The Rangers (67-53) hold a seven-game lead in their division as they continue a four-game series at Camden Yards. A 23-14 mark against the three other West clubs has helped build that advantage, but they’re just 12-22 against the East—2-5 versus the AL-worst Orioles (43-79).
Texas was shut out for the second time this season in its latest defeat to Baltimore on Thursday night, managing six singles and a double in the 4-0 defeat. The Rangers have lost a season high-tying six straight on the road and dropped eight of 11 overall.
The Rangers have batted .227 during their four consecutive defeats - 47 points below their season average. Josh Hamilton(notes) is hitless in 11 at-bats and 1 for 16 in his last five games. Michael Young(notes) went 1 for 4 in his return from neck stiffness Thursday, but Ian Kinsler(notes) (strained groin) and Nelson Cruz(notes) (strained left hamstring) are both on the disabled list.
The team’s pitching staff hasn’t been much better with a 5.53 ERA over the last 11 games, including a 7.59 mark in its last four. Wilson (11-5, 3.19 ERA) has been a notable exception to that trend, going 4-0 with a 2.72 ERA in his last six starts.
now i know wilson has been good, but is there any other reason to bet texas? i call this a stay away game. balt -1.5 gets you +333, but thats just crazy. maybe...
Texas was shut out for the second time this season in its latest defeat to Baltimore on Thursday night, managing six singles and a double in the 4-0 defeat. The Rangers have lost a season high-tying six straight on the road and dropped eight of 11 overall.
The Rangers have batted .227 during their four consecutive defeats - 47 points below their season average. Josh Hamilton(notes) is hitless in 11 at-bats and 1 for 16 in his last five games. Michael Young(notes) went 1 for 4 in his return from neck stiffness Thursday, but Ian Kinsler(notes) (strained groin) and Nelson Cruz(notes) (strained left hamstring) are both on the disabled list.
The team’s pitching staff hasn’t been much better with a 5.53 ERA over the last 11 games, including a 7.59 mark in its last four. Wilson (11-5, 3.19 ERA) has been a notable exception to that trend, going 4-0 with a 2.72 ERA in his last six starts.
now i know wilson has been good, but is there any other reason to bet texas? i call this a stay away game. balt -1.5 gets you +333, but thats just crazy. maybe...
..FML
Using your example of the two sides you picked today... If the Tigers were your first bet and not doing well (Heaven forbid!) you would kick yourself knowing that your second option (the Braves) already won and you won't be able to cash in on that. If your first bet is the Tigers and they prevail (which we're all keeping our fingers crossed for) and if your first bet was the Braves and they had not pulled it out, you would then kick yourself because you know that the Tigers win would go down the drain because of the earlier Braves loss. 
good luck, I am on them 5x