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Stephen Nover's MLB Tuesday Terminator
(MLB) Oakland vs. Toronto,
Money Line: -108.00 Oakland (Away)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -108.00 Oakland (Away)
Result: Loss
This may be the only time I lay a road price with the A's all season, but I want Sonny Gray in a pitching matchup against Cesar Valdez.
Gray is pitching great - 4-1 with a 1.62 ERA and 0.72 WHIP in his last five starts - and is sure to be pumped in what very well could be his final start in an Oakland uniform.
Valdez is more relief pitcher than starter. He's a journeyman who the A's designated for assignment earlier this season. So Oakland hitters know him. The right-hander has made just three big league starts. Valdez has a 6.92 ERA in those starts. He's filling in here for injured Aaron Sanchez.
The A's have won nine of the last 12 times they've faced a righty starter. They also are 4-0 the past four times Gray has gone against Toronto.
The Blue Jays are going to be sellers, too, at the trade deadline just like the A's. Even with Oakland's terrible road record, I still think the A's are a good price here with Gray pitching.
Gray is pitching great - 4-1 with a 1.62 ERA and 0.72 WHIP in his last five starts - and is sure to be pumped in what very well could be his final start in an Oakland uniform.
Valdez is more relief pitcher than starter. He's a journeyman who the A's designated for assignment earlier this season. So Oakland hitters know him. The right-hander has made just three big league starts. Valdez has a 6.92 ERA in those starts. He's filling in here for injured Aaron Sanchez.
The A's have won nine of the last 12 times they've faced a righty starter. They also are 4-0 the past four times Gray has gone against Toronto.
The Blue Jays are going to be sellers, too, at the trade deadline just like the A's. Even with Oakland's terrible road record, I still think the A's are a good price here with Gray pitching.
