Why Betting on Cy Young Contenders Could Change Everything This Season
Tigers vs. Phillies, 4:05 ET
There have been a few games this season where you really want to set aside whatever you have going on for the day and lock in on a specific game due to the pitching matchup. We have that exact situation here today on Saturday afternoon. It is a bit rare that this late in the season we get two teams with deep playoff run expectations and very good pitching to matchup, but we have it here this afternoon as the Tigers take on the Phillies.
I don’t want to be the bearer of bad news for the Detroit faithful, but I have some concerns about this team. They are a very good team, with a record close to 20 games over .500. They have arguably the best starting pitcher in baseball on their team. They have a lineup that has produced well, and they have a big lead in their own division. So, why am I concerned about them? Probably because since the start of June, the team is basically playing .500 baseball. There have been a few decent winning streaks, but there have also been some bad losing streaks. They should make the playoffs, but I just don’t see this offense doing enough to get them to hold the trophy at the end of the year. The aforementioned starter that gives them at least a realistic shot at postseason glory is today’s hurler, Tarik Skubal. Skubal has a 10-3 record with a 2.09 ERA, and a 0.84 WHIP. He is second in ERA, third in strikeouts, and first win WHIP. The dude is filthy. He has been great on the road and also held Phillies hitters to just six hits in 45 at-bats against him.
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