Sunday MLB Research

by: IndianCowboy

13-6 Last 19 MLB Selections (68%) & Back to Back MLB Winning Weeks.  

Minnesota vs. Cleveland
(Perkins vs. Laffey)

Minnesota comes off a win yesterday over the Indians as they defeat Pavano, who is pitching better, but still not enough to help his team win. Of course, the Indians did not provide much of an offense for him yesterday. Perkins has been great this year. The young man has produced 3 straight quality starts, and has given up 4 runs in 24 innings. He has a 1-1 record with a 1.5era consequently. Minnesota has cashed as +130 and +134 dogs the last 2 days. Cleveland looks to avoid another loss and eventually a sweep. Laffey has been solid in his return this year as he is 1-0 with a 2.19era. Laffey is in the lineup due to the injury to Scott Lewis and is making the most of it, he has not had much luck with the Twins though as he is 1-1 with a 5.75era against them.

Texas vs. Baltimore
McCarthy vs. Bergesen

The Rangers cashed once again as a dog yesterday as they have taken 2 from the Os in this series. They have beaten Baltimore 5-4 and 6-5 which is solid for the Over 73.5 backers as they are 8-9 and under 50% in wins cashes that total. McCarthy in his starts has gone roughly 6 inns and been giving up 3 runs a peice in that process. Bergesen is in a honeymoon period with the AL as he had a great start against the Wsox in his first go around. Another high total here, a small lean on the Os to get back on track at home after losing 2 in a row and they have a pitcher Texas has not seen yet. But, Texas will continue to surprise as you as they did not have the better pitcher on the mound the last 2 days and still came out on top as their offense was able to get enough rough support both times out.

Toronto vs. Chicago Whitesox
Halladay vs. Contreras

Toronto took it up the chops yesterday 2-10 against the Sox. They are still 13-6 and look to bounce-back. The overs are still hitting with consistency for the Jays on the road currently as my recent article in the blog had noted. Halladay lost to the Rangers on the road in his last start so he looks to bounce-back today. He did go 8 strong innings though. Contreras has struggled this year and has given up 4 to 5 runs on average. The juice is a bit high on Halladay, but given the Jays loss yesterday, Halladay on the bounce-back and Contreras struggling a lean on the Jays -1.5 (I do wonder if Contreras will try to bounce-back today as if he does not he might be given the hook from the rotation).

Detroit vs. KC
Galarraga vs. Ponson

Galarraga continues to be solid for the Tigers. These two teams split the first 2 games. Gallaraga picked up a ND against the Angels so he might be in for a "bounce-back" in relation to Galarraga standards. He gave up 7 hits in 5 inns; after a quality start against Cleveland, Ponson struggled at Cleveland. I expect both pitchers to likely pitch well in this rubber game. I'm a bit weary on trusting Ponson, but with a total of 9, it likely dips under today. Ponson is 4-4 with a 4.92era against the Tigers.

Seattle vs. LA Angels
Washburn vs. Weaver

Seattle has beat the Angels 9-8 and 8-3 as they look to sweep the Angels today. This team put up 3 runs early on Ortega yesterday and held on for the 1 run win despite an Angels comeback. Washburn in his 3 starts this year has been rock solid. He is 3-0 with a 1.71era. Weaver had a rough go when he faced Seattle in his last start giving up 10 hits in 5 innings in a game his team lost 3-10. He helped his team beat Detroit in the last game 4-3 although he picked up a no-decision. Washburn defeated the Angels by giving up 2 runs in 6 inns so the Angels and Weaver looked to get a bit of revenge here and avoid the sweep as well. Although the Angels aren't playing well right now, the situation points to a lean here given their revenge, and avoiding the sweep. Weaver has consistently struggled against the Mariners era wise, but in wins is decent; he is 6-3 with a 5.22era against the Ms in 12 starts lifetime.

Tampa Bay vs. Oakland
Sonnanstine vs. Eveland

TB comes off a surprising 2-5 loss yesterday as the game still dipped under. The newbie for Oakland got the better of the more seasoned TB pitcher. Sonnanstine pitched well in his last start and his last 2 starts have been better. He is still 0-2 but has lowered his era to 5.74. Eveland has faced the Redsox and Yankees in back to back starts and his era has taken a hit. He is 0-1 with a 7.36era. Sonnanstine is 2-2 witha 5.25era against the As and 1-1 with a 6.75era in Oakland. I can see this game either way as it is a tossup.

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