MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up
Tuesday, April 12
Not a lot to go on the first 7-10 days; we?ll give you what we have.
National League
Cubs (2-1) @ Pirates (1-2)
? Smyly is 1-1, 4.71 in six games (5 starts) vs Pittsburgh.
? This is Smyly?s fifth team in four years.
? He was 11-4, 4.48 in 29 games (23 starts) for Atlanta LY.
? Cubs won two of their first three games.
? Over was 2-0-1 in those games.
? Thompson was 3-7, 3.24 in 26 games (14 starts) for Miami LY.
? He is 0-1, 0.90 in two starts vs Chicago.
? Pirates lost two of their first three games.
? Over was 2-0-1 in those games.
Mets (3-2) @ Phillies (3-1)
? Megill threw five scoreless IP in his ?22 debut, at Washington.
? He gave up 4 runs in 4.2 IP in his one start vs Philadelphia.
? Mets lost last two games, after a 3-0 start.
? Under is 3-1-1 in New York games.
? Ex-Met Wheeler is 4-1, 2.63 in eight starts vs New York.
? He was 7-5, 2.38 in 18 home starts LY.
? Phillies won three of their first four games.
? Under was 2-1-1 in those games.
Nationals (2-3) @ Braves (2-3)
? Corbin allowed two runs in four IP (76 PT) in his ?22 debut.
? He is 6-7, 3.48 in 17 games (15 starts) vs Atlanta.
? Corbin is 0-5, 6.50 in seven starts at SunTrust Field.
? Nationals won last two games, after an 0-3 start.
? Under is 3-2 in their games this month.
? Atlanta hasn?t named a starter; their bullpen has worked a lot last couple days.
? Braves are 2-3 in first five games, giving up 6+ runs four times.
? Over was 3-1-1 in those games.
Padres (4-1) @ Giants (2-2)
? Darvish didn?t allow a hit in six IP in his first start, at Arizona.
? He is 2-1, 5.40 in seven starts against the Giants.
? San Diego won four of its first five games.
? Under is 4-1 in those games.
? Cobb gave up 3 runs in 4.2 IP in his one start vs San Diego
? This is his first career start in San Francisco
? Giants split their first four games.
? Under was 3-1 in those games.
American League
Red Sox (1-3) @ Tigers (2-2)
? Hill is 3-0, 3.74 in 17 games (4 starts) vs Detroit.
? He was 7-8, 3.86 in 31 starts for Rays/Mets LY.
? Red Sox lost three of their first four games.
? Boston?s last three games stayed under the total.
? Alexander was 2-4, 3.81 in 41 games (15 starts) LY.
? He allowed 4 runs in four IP in two relief stints vs Boston.
? Detroit split their first four games this season.
? Over was 2-2 in those games.
Mariners (2-2) @ White Sox (2-1)
? Brash is making his MLB debut here.
? He was 3-2, 2.13 in ten AA starts last year.
? Seattle split its first four games, scoring runs.
? Under was 3-1 in those games.
? Velasquez was 3-9, 6.30 in 25 games (21 starts) LY.
? He is 0-0, 3.52 in two games (1 start) vs Seattle.
? White Sox won last two games, scoring 15 runs.
? Over was 2-1 in those games.
A?s (2-2) @ Rays (3-1)
? Oller was acquired as part of the Chris Bassitt trade.
? He was 4-1, 2.45 in eight AAA starts LY.
? A?s won last two games, after an 0-2 start.
? Over is 2-2 in their first four games.
? Romero is also making his MLB debut here.
? Since start of ?21 season, he is 7-2, 3.00 in 13 AAA starts.
? Tampa Bay won three of its first four games.
? Over is 2-2 in their games this season.
Blue Jays (3-1) @ Bronx (2-2)
? Kikuchi was 15-24, 4.97 in 70 starts for Seattle.
? He is 1-2, 4.57 in four starts vs New York.
? Toronto won three of its first four games.
? Over was 2-2 in those games.
? Cortes was 2-3, 2.90 in 22 games (14 starts) LY.
? He is 1-1, 5.09 in seven games (1 start) vs Toronto.
? New York lost last two games, after a 2-0 start.
? Last three New York games stayed under the total.
Interleague
Guardians (2-2) @ Reds (2-2)
? Bieber allowed one run in 4.2 IP (72 PT) in his ?22 debut.
? He is 3-0, 3.21 in four starts vs Cincinnati
? Cleveland won its last two games, scoring 27 runs.
? Over is 2-2 in Cleveland games.
? Mahle allowed an unearned run in five IP (84 PT) in his ?22 debut.
? He is 0-2, 5.84 in three starts vs Cleveland.
? Reds split their first four games.
? Over was 2-1-1 in those games.
Brewers (1-3) @ Orioles (1-3)
? Lauer was 7-5, 3.19 in 24 games (20 starts) for Milwaukee LY.
? He hasn?t pitched against Baltimore.
? Brewers lost three of first four games, scoring nine runs.
? Over was 2-1-1 in those games.
? Orioles haven?t named a starter yet.
? Baltimore lost three of its first four games.
? Under was 3-1 in those games.
Marlins (1-3) @ Angels (2-3)
? Luzardo was 6-9, 6.61 in 25 games (18 starts) LY.
? He allowed one run in six IP, in four relief stints vs the Angels.
? Marlins lost three of their first four games.
? Last three Miami games stayed under the total.
? Sandoval was 3-6, 3.62 in 17 games (14 starts) LY.
? He was 1-5, 3.97 in 10 home starts (8 starts) LY.
? He hasn?t pitched against Miami.
? Angels are off to a 2-3 start.
? Under was 4-1 in those games.
Dodgers (1-2) @ Twins (2-2)
? Heaney is 1-0, 2.70 in four games (3 starts) vs Minnesota
? He was 8-9, 5.83 in 30 games (23 starts) LY.
? Dodgers lost two of three in their series at Colorado.
? Under was 2-1 in those games.
? Archer has thrown only 19.1 innings last two years, in 6 games (5 starts)
? He is 61-81, 3.87 in 215 career starts.
? He is 0-3, 6.19 in three starts against the Dodgers.
? Twins won last two games, scoring 14 runs.
? Under is 3-1 in their first four games.
Royals (2-2) @ Cardinals (2-1)
? Lynch was 4-6, 5.69 in 15 starts last season.
? He was 2-3, 4.33 in seven road starts LY.
? Royals split their first four games.
? Over was 2-2 in those games.
? Hudson is 1-0, 2.13 in three games (2 starts) vs KC.
? He is 12-3, 2.40 in 36 games (22 starts) in St Louis.
? Cardinals scored 19 runs in their 2-1 start.
? Over was 2-0-1 in those games.
Rockies (3-1) @ Rangers (1-3)
? Kuhl was 5-7, 4.82 in 28 games (14 starts) LY.
? In his career, he is 8-17, 4.73 in 49 road games (42 starts)
? He hasn?t pitched against Texas.
? Colorado won last three games, scoring 18 runs.
? Under is 2-1-1 in their games this season.
? Perez was 7-8, 4.84 in 36 games (22 starts) for Boston LY.
? He is 0-1, 4.86 in three starts vs Colorado.
? Rangers are off to a 1-3 start, despite scoring 27 runs.
? Over was 2-1-1 in those games.
Astros (3-1) @ Diamondbacks (1-3)
? Garcia was 11-8, 3.48 in 30 games (28 starts) LY.
? He allowed 2 runs in 1.1 IP, in a relief stint vs Arizona.
? Astros won three of their first four games.
? Under was 3-1 in those games.
? Bumgarner allowed one run in three IP (68 PT) in his ?22 debut.
? He is 4-2, 2.85 in nine starts vs Houston
? Arizona lost last three games, outscored 18-7.
? Under is 3-1 in their games this season.
