PREMIUM
"The Coach's" Early MLB SURE SHOT
(MLB) Minnesota vs. Chi White Sox,
Money Line: -170.00 Chi White Sox (Home)
Result: Win
Money Line: -170.00 Chi White Sox (Home)
Result: Win
The Chicago White Sox came into the 2015 season with lofty expectations, but after four games they are still looking for their first win. They should have a decent opportunity to get that elusive win today though, hosting a Minnesota Twins team that has just one win in their first four games of the season.
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Pitching - Jeff Samardzija will get the nod for the home team, and he's looking to bounce back from a poor showing on Opening Day. The left-hander is coming off a breakout year in 2014, posting an ERA of 2.99 while playing for the Cubs as well as Oakland. He faced the Twins just once, allowing two runs on seven hits over six innings, picking up the victory. The Twins hand the ball to Mike Pelfrey, who was 0-3 with a 7.99 ERA last season.
2. Batter vs Pitcher - Gordan Beckham and Adam LaRoche are a combined 13-for-21 with six RBIs lifetime versus the 31 year old Pelfrey.
3. X-Factor - John Hirschbeck is calling balls and strikes today, and the Twins are 1-6 in their last 7 games with Hirschbeck behind home plate.
Selection: This is a play on the Chicago White Sox .(8*)
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Pitching - Jeff Samardzija will get the nod for the home team, and he's looking to bounce back from a poor showing on Opening Day. The left-hander is coming off a breakout year in 2014, posting an ERA of 2.99 while playing for the Cubs as well as Oakland. He faced the Twins just once, allowing two runs on seven hits over six innings, picking up the victory. The Twins hand the ball to Mike Pelfrey, who was 0-3 with a 7.99 ERA last season.
2. Batter vs Pitcher - Gordan Beckham and Adam LaRoche are a combined 13-for-21 with six RBIs lifetime versus the 31 year old Pelfrey.
3. X-Factor - John Hirschbeck is calling balls and strikes today, and the Twins are 1-6 in their last 7 games with Hirschbeck behind home plate.
Selection: This is a play on the Chicago White Sox .(8*)