Mlb Baseball Pick Online - September 22, 2007
Two Saturday bases picks...
Today's MLB Baseball Picks:
Game: Chicago White Sox at Minnesota (12:10 PM Eastern)
Pick: 3 units on Chicago White Sox +100 (risk 3 to win 3)
The Twins failed to make their annual late run to the playoffs, and in fact this season they have made a tremendous fade down the stretch as they are now 8-15 over their last 23, and have packed it in. The once reliable pitching staff has surrendered over five runs a game over this 23-game stretch. Scott Baker has pitched admirably, but his early success, where the Twins owned a 7-3 record in his starts, have dropped to 6-6 over his last 12. The White Sox are now 6-3 over their last nine, and appear to be in a better frame of mind than the Twins. The Pale Hose staff has surrendered just over three runs a game in this stretch, and today send Javier Vasquez to the hill. After the White Sox endured a 1-9 stretch in games started by Vazquez, they have now enjoyed an 11-5 run over his last 16. His ERA has been in the 3's since late June, and he has by far been their most consistent starter. We like the Sox to go up 2-0 in this series.
Game: Milwaukee at Atlanta (3:55 PM Eastern)Pick: 3 units on Milwaukee +155 (risk 3 to win 4.7)
The Brewers got off to a great start then slid through much of the season. But since dipping to below .500 for the first time, the Brewers have righted the ship, and have gone 13-7 over their last 20. That is due in large part to the pitching of Yovani Gallardo. Gallardo has not allowed a run in three consecutive starts, and is really in the zone right now, and has not allowed any in four of his last six. The Brew Crew staff has allowed just 15 runs over their last seven games, so the pen has been cooking too. John Smoltz has had a John Smoltz season once again for the Braves. The problem is the Braves just don't score enough. The Braves are just 3-11 in games he starts when they produce three runs or less, and the Braves are just 2-34 over their last 36 scoring three or less. The way Gallardo is pitching, it may be difficult for the Braves to make it to four in this one, and that says Milwaukee has a great chance to cash in as a dog.
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