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GAME OF THE MONTH (Rogers' 10* MLB) >> #1 JUNE MLB PLAY!
(MLB) Minnesota vs. Chi Cubs,
Money Line: -141.00 Chi Cubs (Home)
Result: Win
Money Line: -141.00 Chi Cubs (Home)
Result: Win
The set-up: The Twins and Cubs continue their inter-league series on Saturday afternoon and in my opinion, this one highly favors the home side. Minnesota goes with Adalberto Mejia, while Chicago goes with Tyler Chatwood.
The pitchers: Mejia was 4-7 with a 4.50 ERA for the Twins last year. This will be his season debut for the big club after posting an impressive June in which he had a 1.41 ERA and 0.84 WHIP over five starts in Triple A (note that he was just 1-2 with a 4.94 ERA in all "day" games last year though.)
Chatwood is so far 3-5 with a 3.95 ERA. Chatwood returns from the Paternity list and while he owns the decent ERA, his 1.73 WHIP leaves everything to be desired. I will point out though that has so far he's been at his best in all "day" games by posting a 3.19 ERA.
The pick: And take it for what you will as well, but Minnesota is a terrible 26-30 (-5.2 units) this year against right-handed starters, while Chicago is a superb 12-5 (+4.3 units) against southpaws. All things considered, a great price in my estimation. Play on Chicago.
The pitchers: Mejia was 4-7 with a 4.50 ERA for the Twins last year. This will be his season debut for the big club after posting an impressive June in which he had a 1.41 ERA and 0.84 WHIP over five starts in Triple A (note that he was just 1-2 with a 4.94 ERA in all "day" games last year though.)
Chatwood is so far 3-5 with a 3.95 ERA. Chatwood returns from the Paternity list and while he owns the decent ERA, his 1.73 WHIP leaves everything to be desired. I will point out though that has so far he's been at his best in all "day" games by posting a 3.19 ERA.
The pick: And take it for what you will as well, but Minnesota is a terrible 26-30 (-5.2 units) this year against right-handed starters, while Chicago is a superb 12-5 (+4.3 units) against southpaws. All things considered, a great price in my estimation. Play on Chicago.