PREMIUM
AAA's Afternoon "ASSASSIN!" (+$14,000 MLB RUN!)
(MLB) Detroit vs. Tampa Bay,
Money Line: -148.00 Tampa Bay (Home)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -148.00 Tampa Bay (Home)
Result: Loss
This is an 8* ASSASSIN on the Tampa Bay Rays.
Is Chris Archer really as bad as what he's shown for most of the first half of the season? He doesn't seem to think so and is convinced he can turn things around sooner than later. Archer obviously has to work on his mechanics and while it won't be an over night change, all the talent and tools are still in place to return to form. We think the beleagured Tampa Bay "ace" has a real opportunity to start that process today in what is a clear pitching mistmatch. The visitors hand the ball to the struggling Mike Pelfrey (2-7, 5.02 ERA) who is holding onto his starting rotation position by the skin of his teeth and mainly out of neccessity. Pelfrey actually comes in off a victory despite getting rocked for four runs off 12 hits over five innings vs. the Marlins on Tuesday. Batters are slugging an unsightly .337 vs. him and his 1.74 WHIP is the absolute worst among qualifying starters (note that Pelfrey is 0-5 with a 4.19 ERA on the road this year). Archer (4-11, 4.76) faced one of the league's most potent offenses and gave up four runs off seven hits and four walks while striking out nine in a setback to the Red Sox on Tuesday. Archer has actually pitched well at home though, he'll be looking to improve upon his respectable 3.00 ERA in Tampa Bay. We like the home side to bounce back after yesterday's 3-2 loss and for Archer to outduel his pathetic counterpart. Play on the RAYS.
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Is Chris Archer really as bad as what he's shown for most of the first half of the season? He doesn't seem to think so and is convinced he can turn things around sooner than later. Archer obviously has to work on his mechanics and while it won't be an over night change, all the talent and tools are still in place to return to form. We think the beleagured Tampa Bay "ace" has a real opportunity to start that process today in what is a clear pitching mistmatch. The visitors hand the ball to the struggling Mike Pelfrey (2-7, 5.02 ERA) who is holding onto his starting rotation position by the skin of his teeth and mainly out of neccessity. Pelfrey actually comes in off a victory despite getting rocked for four runs off 12 hits over five innings vs. the Marlins on Tuesday. Batters are slugging an unsightly .337 vs. him and his 1.74 WHIP is the absolute worst among qualifying starters (note that Pelfrey is 0-5 with a 4.19 ERA on the road this year). Archer (4-11, 4.76) faced one of the league's most potent offenses and gave up four runs off seven hits and four walks while striking out nine in a setback to the Red Sox on Tuesday. Archer has actually pitched well at home though, he'll be looking to improve upon his respectable 3.00 ERA in Tampa Bay. We like the home side to bounce back after yesterday's 3-2 loss and for Archer to outduel his pathetic counterpart. Play on the RAYS.
AAA Sports
