[G-men]

Russ Laribee

Tigers at Rangers

Pick: Rangers -130

The Texas Rangers have a gem in Tommy Hunter, who has solidified a rotation that was certainly in need. Hunter has delivered a 2.17 ERA in his 5 starts for the Rangers, and seems to be getting better as he has allowed a total of 2 runs in his last 3, pitching to a 1.04 ERA. He will be opposed by the Tigers Armando Galarraga, who has pitched better, but the Tigers are still 5-10 in his last 15 starts. The Tigers have been as good as anyone at home, but on the road have been a less than average team at 21-29, and overall, the Tigers have been just 28-60 in their last 88 in the role of an underdog. Rangers cashing in at 21-9 in their last 30 at home vs a team with a losing road record, and I'm going with Texas here.