Thursday's Play--A Nice Side Play For Us

[Keith]

first the re-cap. Well, after a scorching run over 10+ days, I have cooled off recently. Lost my huge play on the over in the Astros/Reds last night, bringing the record to 3-1 on the huge "I Like It ALOT" plays. 10-6 for my last 16. I found a nice side play for Thursday.

For Thursday I like the Baltimore Orioles -115 to the Tigers. Here's why:

The O's start highly touted rookie David Hernandez, who is making his MLB debut. At Triple A Norfolk this year he was 3-1 with a 2.91 ERA, a 1.06 WHIP and a .206 batting average against. In 43.1 innings, he allowed 33 hits and 13 walks with, get this, 60 strikeouts. But anybody can tell you those stats. I go the extra mile for you guys. Like looking at his stats from Double A ball in 2008. There he was 10-4 with a 2.68 ERA and a .217 batting average against. He had 166 strikeouts in 141 innings. This kid can pitch !

Meanwhile, the Tigers start Armando Galarraga. He has not done all that well this year. He is 3-4 with a 5.74 ERA, a 1.55 WHIP and a .271 batting average against. On the road this year he is 1-2 with a 5.96 ERA. At night this year he is 0-4 with a 7.67 ERA and a .303 batting average against. For the month of May he has sucked. Big time. I mean Jenna Jameson kind of sucked. He is 0-4 this month with a 9.93 ERA and a .319 batting average against. In 22.2 innings pitched this month, he has allowed 30 hits and 13 walks with only 11 strikeouts. His WHIP this month is 1.936. He is 0-1 in his career against the O's (at Camden) with a 5.40 ERA. Once the O's get to Galarraga, we will get to see the Tigers blowpen, with their road ERA of 6.14.

But wait--there's more. The O's have won 3 in a row, including their comeback yesterday against the Jays. At home this year they are 14-11. On the road this year the Tigers are 11-12. At home this year the O's are batting an awesome .298 (2nd in the AL), while the Tigers bat only .268 on the road. Over the last 7 days the O's are batting a very nice .284, while the Tigers are batting .266. The O's also do better against righty pitchers, batting .277 against them (Detroit bats .267 against righties).

David Hernandez pitches a gem in his MLB debut tonight.

Thursday's play is the Orioles -115 to the Tigers.

[LAyZbOi]

BOL 2nite Keith.. Its good to see you get back in the swing of things. Keep it up bro!!!!

[Keith]

Originally Posted by LAyZbOi

BOL 2nite Keith.. Its good to see you get back in the swing of things. Keep it up bro!!!!

thanks LayZ.

[g_rock65]

As always, I enjoy reading write ups and yours, in particular, are always a good read. I'll be on your coattails with this winner tonite. GL to both of us!!!

[Keith]

Originally Posted by g_rock65

As always, I enjoy reading write ups and yours, in particular, are always a good read. I'll be on your coattails with this winner tonite. GL to both of us!!!

thanks g_rock. I try to make the write-ups interesting/entertaining, although the plays that win necessarily make the write-ups seem better

[vikesfan]

Good Luck Keith Start A New Winning Streak.

[Keith]

Originally Posted by vikesfan

Good Luck Keith Start A New Winning Streak.

thanks Vikes. Still pissed I got burned yesterday with the late line move against me.

[fat-freddie]

Tough one yesterday Keith, lets get some back tonight man

Good luck bud,

Fats.............................................. ..............

[Keith]

Originally Posted by fat-freddie

Tough one yesterday Keith, lets get some back tonight man

Good luck bud,

Fats.............................................. ..............

thanks Fats.

[RudyNYC27]

GL, Keither

RUDY

[mikkii10]

this would make a good over play on totals

[Keith]

Originally Posted by mikkii10

this would make a good over play on totals

not sure I agree. I think Hernandez pitches well today.

[Keith]

Originally Posted by RudyNYC27

GL, Keither

RUDY

thanks Roo-Dee.

[gdog]

BOL Keith !! Most excellent write-up bro !!

[be47320]

gl tonight keith, 10-6 is a nice way to start the year