Angels -175; Lackey (4.7 ERA vs TX) ; Pencil in a loss for TX?

[pocketlint]

"Nippert is 0-1 with a 6.92 ERA in three appearances against the Angels, with one start."

"In Lackey's last start, he allowed two runs in eight innings of a 5-2 victory over Baltimore on Thursday."

"Angels starter John Lackey (3-3, 4.70 ERA) has a higher ERA versus Texas than any other AL opponent. Lackey, who made his major league debut with a loss to the Rangers in 2002, is 10-10 with a 5.79 ERA against them in 28 starts."

All (excepting the last part) is pointing nicely to another Angels win tonight.

[BamaBill67]

LaA does have a bigger advantage in pitching here. Nippert use to be in the Rangers starting rotation last year and had a large ERA. Only one problem, the Rangers are hitting well. I am not going against your pick but am leaning on the OVER. Seems pretty solid.

[pocketlint]

True....I think the OVER (-110) is a decent proposition here.

[pocketlint]

hey man bama

the over seems to be pretty distant right now.

what do ya think? you see a shift?

[BamaBill67]

I wish they would have left Nippert in a little more, but it seems Washington had him on a pitch count plus a careful eye. 3-0 top of 5th not where I want to be but lots of ball to go. For now I will sweat it a bit....and must mention, Lackey is pitching a hell of a game thus far.

[BamaBill67]

WOW, just like that 3-3 still top of 5th.....I am liking just fine now.

[pocketlint]

no kidding 9 already

[BamaBill67]

6-3 Texas, still top of 5th......I have O-9.5........ I am still pullin for u to hit. I feel LAA bullpen is better. For what it is worth big innings are usually followed by big innings for the home team. (just sayin)

[BamaBill67]

Here come the LAA. Lead off hit by Abreau.....1 on and no out

[BamaBill67]

Tori?????? WTF

[pocketlint]

3 innings to go and 1 run needed...im sure you'd have had snagged this by the end of the day.

congrats in advance !!

[BamaBill67]

I got mine......Time for u to get urs.....3 more bats 6-4.....very reachable