Sport: MLBPick Selection: OVER 9 (-105) Oakland vs Texas
OVER 9 (-105) Oakland vs Texas at 10:05 PM EST
Generally speaking, Oakland isn't a team that scores a lot of runs. However, in their battles against the Rangers recently, the scoreboard operator has been extremely busy. Since May 9th, 2008, these two American League teams have met 10 times and quietly averaged 12.0 runs per game!
Both starting pitchers should help the cause too. Texas rookie Matt Harrison hasn't had his best stuff on foreign soil. As a guest, Harrison has tossed 21.2 frames and been clobbered for 16 earned runs and 31 hits. That adds up to a lofty 6.65 ERA. On the other side of the field, Oakland southpaw Greg Smith has struggled something fierce in his last three starts. Facing the Orioles, Twins and Angels, Smith was crushed for 13 earned runs and 20 hits in only 18.0 innings. That equates to a woeful 6.50 ERA!
With a pair of rookie pitchers on the bump this late in the season, fatigue could be a factor for both. That could lead to offensive opportunities for the A's and Rangers. On a technical note, Texas has soared over the number in 10 of its last 13 (1 tie) when matched up against a left-handed pitcher. This one has all the ingredients needed to cash. Take the OVER. Thank you and best of luck, Tom Stryker.
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