Milwaukee 61% - Late pitching switch to Wandy Rodriguez gives Milwaukee a sizable edge. Rodriguez hasn't shown much in either the majors or in Triple A recently, and he is likely to get hit here. Even if he throws a good game, Milwaukee will still have an advantage.
Detroit 59% - Tejeda may or may not have solved his control problems in the minors. His last start was promising, but overall he was still shaky at times in Triple A. Even if he has a good game, Robertson is likely to match him. Detroit is admittedly sliding offensively, but this is a good spot for them, as they will be able to stay close, and will have their better relievers rested for this game.
Oakland 58% - It's the same old thing for Kansas City in this game. Their overall weaknesses on paper lead them to be undervalued at home as big underdogs. Zito may well come back with a good game here, but he is in a tough statistical spot. He has been getting hit and has been having command issues, and those issues are likely to follow him here. Redman is shaky, but always capable of a relatively unexpected strong outing. The Kansas City lineup is scrappy and productive of late, and should keep them in this game.
Cleveland 58% - This game presents different circumstances from last night's game. Sowers should have a strong game, probably stronger even than Sabathia had, and Cleveland will be more likely to hit Corcoran than they were able to hit Fossum. Cleveland will still be vulnerable with their bullpen tonight, but they should have a larger cushion to work with.
Detroit 59% - Tejeda may or may not have solved his control problems in the minors. His last start was promising, but overall he was still shaky at times in Triple A. Even if he has a good game, Robertson is likely to match him. Detroit is admittedly sliding offensively, but this is a good spot for them, as they will be able to stay close, and will have their better relievers rested for this game.
Oakland 58% - It's the same old thing for Kansas City in this game. Their overall weaknesses on paper lead them to be undervalued at home as big underdogs. Zito may well come back with a good game here, but he is in a tough statistical spot. He has been getting hit and has been having command issues, and those issues are likely to follow him here. Redman is shaky, but always capable of a relatively unexpected strong outing. The Kansas City lineup is scrappy and productive of late, and should keep them in this game.
Cleveland 58% - This game presents different circumstances from last night's game. Sowers should have a strong game, probably stronger even than Sabathia had, and Cleveland will be more likely to hit Corcoran than they were able to hit Fossum. Cleveland will still be vulnerable with their bullpen tonight, but they should have a larger cushion to work with.
