Guess the pressure is on Old Double Two to come through!!!
Posted this play late last night when my thoughts were a little fuzzy. :drinky: After a good night's sleep & some time to clear my head I realize one thing...
I Like the 'Stros Even More!!! :yup
In this "Battle of Cellar Dwellers" Houston comes in having won 6 of 8 after yesterday's dramatic "Walk-Off" by Carlos Pena. I like this young Astros squad & although they are not very good seem too play the game hard with a nothing too lose attitude. Chicago is coming off an emotional series with their longtime rival St. Louis where they lost 3 of 4. Expect the Cubs to be a little flat today even though they are playing in the "Friendly Confines". The home field has NOT been very "Friendly" in the month of June however as the Cubs are just 2-7 in their last 9 games @ Wrigley. Astros should show up to the Ball Park today with a little more "Pep in Their Step" as they are playing better baseball right now.
Today's starters, Dallas Keuchel & Matt Garza, will be tested with the wind blowing out @ 10-15mph but I like Keuchel in this spot. He has pitched well lately going 3-1 with a 2.13ERA in his last 4 starts. Houston is 6-3 in his starts this year & 6-1 in his last 7. Pretty good #'s considering the Astros overall record so far this season(28-46). Garza did pitch well in his last start against the Mets but before that he was "Hammered" by the Reds @ Wrigley back on June 11. In that game he gave up 9 earned runs on 9 hits in 5 innings with 3 homers(Remember the wind is blowing out today). Have to question his "Mind Set" after that game & after his last start when he pitched well enough to win only to have the Cubs Bullpen let him down. Speaking of Bullpens, which will definitely come into play today, the Astros relievers have been solid lately so I will give them a slight edge there as well.
The line, which I thought would steadily drop, has stayed about the same as of 2 hours before the first pitch and is the "Main" reason I give Houston a really good shot to win this one.
The Chicago Cubs should NOT be -175 against anybody!!!
Best of Luck MadJackers & Go 'Stros!!!:0008
