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(MLB) Colorado vs. Pittsburgh,
Money Line: 122.00 Colorado (Away)
Result: Loss
Taking the ROCKIES tonight. As much as people make a big deal out of Colorado hitters at home, this team, leading the NL West in case you haven't noticed, is 17-13 at home, and 24-11 on the road. The bullpen has been pretty good on the year. But for this spot, I think we get a slight edge with Freeland. He has solid road splits (4-0 3.18 ERA in 6 starts), not high on his K-BB ratio though (18-16). Taillon has been more than solid in his previous 6 starts. 2-1 3.31 ERA but in his only 2 home starts a 4.76 ERA in a pair of NDs. For me though, a guy coming off testicular cancer surgery? I mean, hey. I am more than happy the guy is healthy. But healthy enough to come out and fire 90mphs at MLB batters? Rocks are 8-2 in Freeland's 10 starts and a perfect 6-0 behind him on the road. Pirates are 9-2 last 11 in the series, but I will grab the small dog playing well (8-2 run) right now. 4* Money Maker COLORADO ROCKIES