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(MLB) Atlanta vs. Toronto,
Money Line: -103.00 Toronto (Home)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -103.00 Toronto (Home)
Result: Loss
The set-up: Toronto is suddenly white hot, winner of seven straight. That includes a three-game sweep of the Nationals over the weekend. Atlanta has exceeded expectations this season, but I think it'll come up short here against the hungry home side. The Braves go with Mike Soroka in this one, while the Jays go with Jaime Garcia.
The pitchers: Soroka is so far 2-1 with a 2.57 ERA. Soroka returned for his first start since May 12th to face the Mets on Wednesday and he looked good, going six scoreless with four strikeouts. Soroka has done well so far this season, but I think he'll have his hands full in this difficult venue.
Garcia is so far 2-5 with a 5.71 ERA. Garcia most recently allowed four runs off four hits with four walks while striking out four over five innings in a loss to Tampa Bay on Tuesday. Garcia has been terrible on the road with a 1-4, 8.04 ERA record, but much better at home with a 1-1, 3.00 ERA.
The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Atlanta is already only 19-21 this season following a victory, while Toronto is 6-2 (+5.6 units) in all inter-league games. Great value on the red hot Jays.
The pitchers: Soroka is so far 2-1 with a 2.57 ERA. Soroka returned for his first start since May 12th to face the Mets on Wednesday and he looked good, going six scoreless with four strikeouts. Soroka has done well so far this season, but I think he'll have his hands full in this difficult venue.
Garcia is so far 2-5 with a 5.71 ERA. Garcia most recently allowed four runs off four hits with four walks while striking out four over five innings in a loss to Tampa Bay on Tuesday. Garcia has been terrible on the road with a 1-4, 8.04 ERA record, but much better at home with a 1-1, 3.00 ERA.
The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Atlanta is already only 19-21 this season following a victory, while Toronto is 6-2 (+5.6 units) in all inter-league games. Great value on the red hot Jays.