Coach Fletcher’s Wednesday Scouting Edge
Wednesday, July 29
9:10 am Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Indians
Rejuvenated Royals Take on Cy Young Winner Kluber
Last year’s Cy Young winner, Corey Kluber, is not having a Cy Young type 2015. Kluber is 5-11, that’s his record not his height. He has an era of 3.59. In his last start, Kluber gave up 6 runs on 8 hits in 7 innings against the Chicago White Sox. In his previous start versus Cincinnati, Kluber went 7 2/3 innings allowing 3 runs on 7 hits. Kluber has faced the Royals 3 times this year and the results have not been good. On May 7 Kluber lasted 5 3/3 innings giving up 5 runs and 7 hits. Coming back to face the Royals again on June 3, Kluber went 8 innings and gave up 4 runs on 9 hits. In his 1st start against the Royals this season Kluber tossed 6 1/3 innings giving up 6 runs, 4 of them earned, and allowed 10 hits. Kluber did manage to fan 21 Royals in the three losses. Despite his inability to beat the Royals, Kluber opened as a -160 favorite.
10:10 am Pittsburgh Pirates at Minnesota Twins
Pitcher’s Duel Deluxe When Pirates Face Twins
Francisco Liriano versus Ervin Santana may seem like an obvious under. After all, Santana has decimated opposing batters in the second half of the season. Sitting at 2-0 with a 2.60 era, Santana has tossed 15 2/3 innings without allowing a run in the second half. In his last start he went 8 innings against his former team, the Angels, and shut them out. Francisco Liriano isn’t doing real bad, either. He’s 6-6 on the year with a 2.91 era. But before you run to the windows with fistfuls of cash, note this. In Liriano’s last start against the Twins, he only made it through 2 innings and gave up 7 runs on 5 hits, including 2 bombs. Of course that was in May. And you should also realize that Ervin Santa’s era at home this year is 13.50!
11:20 am Chicago Cubs at Colorado Rockies
Cubs Finally Scored Some Runs!
After being humiliated in a 3 game series at home by the pitiful Phillies, the Cubs came to Coors Field and scored 9 runs in Monday’s game versus the Rockies. Tuesday the Cubs tried to keep their feeble hopes for a playoff alive by starting Dallas Beeler against the Rockies. That didn’t work out too well for them as the Rockies pounded out a 7-2 win in Chicago. On Wednesday, the Cubs will send out Jon Lester against Eddie Butler. The opening line of Cubs -260 would make you think that this game was all but over. That might be so. Butler is 3-6 with a 4.77 era. Lester is 5-8 with a 3.32 era. When was the last time you saw a 5-8 pitcher as a -260 favorite? Lester has a 3,38 era at home and is 2.53 in his last 3. But don’t get fooled by this one. Lester has an 0.77 era versus the Cubs. But those starts came in 2007 and 2010.
5:05 pm New York Yankees at Texas Rangers
Tanaka Tries to Go On 4 Days Rest Against Rangers
Masahiro Tanaka hasn’t pitched on 4 days rest since he strained his right forearm on April 23. He’ll give it a go today against the Rangers and Colby Lewis. Tanaka is 7-3 with a 3.64 era. Tanaka has won his last 3 starts against Oakland, Seattle and Baltimore. He went 22 1/3 innings and allowed just 7 earned runs on 12 hits. More disturbing is the fact that Tanaka gave up 5 round trippers in his last 3 starts. Lewis may be called Lucky Lewis for now as he is 10-4 despite a 4.49 era. He’s 6-1 with a 4.30 era in his last 10 starts. Lewis is 3-1 with a 4.95 era at home and is 2-1 with a 4.50 era against the NYY in 3 starts.
7:10 pm Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Dodgers
Kershaw Takes 29 Inning Scoreless Streak to the Mound
If you’re looking for a heavy favorite, I may have found one for you. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw will be laying an opening line of -300 into tonite’s game. It’s true that Kershaw started off in a very ‘un-Kershaw like ‘ fashion. After all he is 8-6 and sports an era of 2.51. Lately though, he’s been back to the normal Kershaw. He’s dusted off the Phils, Nationals and Mets in that order without allowing an earned run. In those 26 innings he has given up 14 hits and fanned 38. He is 0-0 lifetime versus the A’s with a 0.66 era, But those starts came in 2009 and 2012. If you’re looking for a reason to bet against him, Sam Fuld is hitting 1.000 against Kershaw (1-1).
- Early-Bird: All Football + BONUS
$2,500.00 $795.00
New: Lowest Price! Biggest Bonus!!
With this special, you won't miss a single winner from your favorite Pro while you also get 100 Pregame Dollars - allowing you to cherry-pick 4 or more additional daily best bet packages (such as any GOY or other special pick from any hot Pro whenever you find their offer particularly appealing). Yes, the best of both worlds: your steady favorite plus your choice of variety on the side! Coach Fletcher scouted for NY Yankees and coached College Baseball for 14 years. He is on a 56-33 NFL run and 71-36 CFB run! $795 is guaranteed to be the LOWEST football price that will be offered! 100 Pregame Dollars is guaranteed to be the BIGGEST bonus that will be offered! Paying the least and getting the most - You can't do better than that. Waiting and purchasing these picks daily would cost you over $2500! It makes no sense to wait. This is a limited-time offer. Click the "add to cart" button now and gain the confidence that your football pick needs are covered for with best deal - guaranteed! - that will be offered.
ttp://pregame.com/pregamepros/pro-bettor/bettor.aspx?id=220929#capper