PREMIUM
Stephen Nover's American League Game of the Month
(MLB) Cleveland vs. Texas,
Money Line: -120.00 Cleveland (Away)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -120.00 Cleveland (Away)
Result: Loss
The short road price on the Indians fails to recognize what a lopsided pitching matchup this is.
Carlos Carrasco is back in top form. He's 2-0 with a 2.91 ERA in his last three starts with a 28-to-0 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Carrasco has been tough on the road, too, with a 6-3 record and 1.74 ERA.
Cleveland has won during 19 of Carrasco's past 26 road starts.
The flip side is how poorly Texas starter A.J. Griffin is pitching with a 6.69 ERA during his past eight starts. Griffin rarely goes deep into games and Texas is very vulnerable in middle relief. Their bullpen also is missing suspended setup-man Jeremy Jeffress.
Carlos Carrasco is back in top form. He's 2-0 with a 2.91 ERA in his last three starts with a 28-to-0 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Carrasco has been tough on the road, too, with a 6-3 record and 1.74 ERA.
Cleveland has won during 19 of Carrasco's past 26 road starts.
The flip side is how poorly Texas starter A.J. Griffin is pitching with a 6.69 ERA during his past eight starts. Griffin rarely goes deep into games and Texas is very vulnerable in middle relief. Their bullpen also is missing suspended setup-man Jeremy Jeffress.
