I think this game sets up rather nicely for Baltimore as a small favorite. Consider the following...
* The Indians record against left-handers. I don't have it in front of me, but they are something like 3-9 against southpaws...
* The Tribe recently took 2 of 2 from the Birds (last weekend), so Baltimore enters with revenge after getting mini-swept (3rd game was washed away)
* Baltimore comes in off a day of rest while the Tribe travelled (not as big a deal in baseball, but it certianly can't HELP them!)
* The Tribe just came off an "emotional" battle last night with CC and Pedro going toe to toe. It was much-hyped match up in the area and the biggest crowd at the Jake since Opening Day. If there is such a thing as a let down in baseball, this definitely qualifies.
At -120, I think Baltimore is worth a serious look....
* The Indians record against left-handers. I don't have it in front of me, but they are something like 3-9 against southpaws...
* The Tribe recently took 2 of 2 from the Birds (last weekend), so Baltimore enters with revenge after getting mini-swept (3rd game was washed away)
* Baltimore comes in off a day of rest while the Tribe travelled (not as big a deal in baseball, but it certianly can't HELP them!)
* The Tribe just came off an "emotional" battle last night with CC and Pedro going toe to toe. It was much-hyped match up in the area and the biggest crowd at the Jake since Opening Day. If there is such a thing as a let down in baseball, this definitely qualifies.
At -120, I think Baltimore is worth a serious look....
