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Sport:
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MLB |
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Tom Stryker''s free pick for Tuesday May 26, 2009 |
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Date/Time:
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5/26/2009 7:10PM EST |
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Pick:
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#710 HOUSTON with Oswalt (-120) over Cincinnati |
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Reason:
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#710 HOUSTON with Oswalt (-120) over Cincinnati at 7:10 PM EST
Off yesterday''s 8-5 loss at Cincinnati, look for Houston to rebound nicely with Reds killer Roy Oswalt on the mound.
Since a loss at Cincy back on April 28th, 2006, Oswalt has ripped of a brilliant 8-0 overall record in his last 10 starts against the Reds. In his career against Cincinnati, Roy carries a stunning 23-1 lifetime record with a ridiculous 2.35 ERA!
Even though Houston has dropped a pair of one-run decisions in Oswalt''s last two starts, Roy has been solid allowing just six earned runs and 16 hits in 12.1 frames. Overall, at night, No. 44 has been at his best surrendering just 11 earned runs and 36 hits in 32.1 frames. That adds up to a solid 3.06 ERA!
Cincy will counter with former Arizona Diamondbacks righty Micah Owings. In his last start at home against Philadelphia, No. 33 was rocked for five earned runs and six hits in just 3.0 frames. Cincinnati dropped that ball game 12-5 to the Phillies. Overall at home, Owings has struggled allowing 10 earned runs and 19 hits in 16.0 innings of work. That adds up to a miserable 5.62 ERA!
With Oswalt on the mound and Houston favored, the Astros have connected on 88 of their last 130 games. It''s hard to fade Roy in this situation and with the price so cheap! Take Houston with listed pitcher Oswalt. Thank you and best of luck, Tom Stryker. |
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