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(MLB) Oakland vs. Texas,
08/15/2016 4:05 PM, Score: 2 - 5
Money Line: -159.00 Texas (Home)
Result: Win
Money Line: -159.00 Texas (Home)
Result: Win
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Setting the scene: Veteran Ross Detwiler was impressive in his first MLB start of 2016, but we think he's in store for some regression tonight. Martin Perez has been inconsistent this year, but has done well in this spot. For a number of different reasons, we think the home side is worth the price of admission tonight.
Detwiler: He's 1-0 with a 2.13 ERA. Detwiler was horrible in Triple-A and in seven relief appearances for the Indians, but turned it around vs. the Orioles on Wednesday, throwing eight shutout innings. After that gem, we feel that there's only one way the overachieving Detwiler's performance can go.
Perez: He's 7-8 with a 4.22 ERA. Perez comes in with some momentum after holding Colorado to a single run off four hits over 5.2 innings in Wednesday. Perez is just 1-7 with a 6.00 ERA on the road this year, but a near-perfect 6-1 with a 2.47 ERA in front of the home town crowd.
The bottom line: Perez has proven himself at home all season, while the book is clearly still out on Detwiler. If you don't mind laying chalk, consider a second look at the Rangers in this one.
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Setting the scene: Veteran Ross Detwiler was impressive in his first MLB start of 2016, but we think he's in store for some regression tonight. Martin Perez has been inconsistent this year, but has done well in this spot. For a number of different reasons, we think the home side is worth the price of admission tonight.
Detwiler: He's 1-0 with a 2.13 ERA. Detwiler was horrible in Triple-A and in seven relief appearances for the Indians, but turned it around vs. the Orioles on Wednesday, throwing eight shutout innings. After that gem, we feel that there's only one way the overachieving Detwiler's performance can go.
Perez: He's 7-8 with a 4.22 ERA. Perez comes in with some momentum after holding Colorado to a single run off four hits over 5.2 innings in Wednesday. Perez is just 1-7 with a 6.00 ERA on the road this year, but a near-perfect 6-1 with a 2.47 ERA in front of the home town crowd.
The bottom line: Perez has proven himself at home all season, while the book is clearly still out on Detwiler. If you don't mind laying chalk, consider a second look at the Rangers in this one.
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