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T.M. Selection: A's (10* BANKROLL BUILDER).

The A's two-game win streak was snapped in yesterday's 8-1 setback. Oakland won the series opener 6-5. I think Cole Irvin and the home side offer great value to bounce-back here though. Irvin (3-4, 3.02 ERA), has a fantastic 39-to-8 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He most recently allowed one run over 6.2 innings in an unfortunate no-decision to the Twins. Luis Garcia (1-3, 3.34), comes in off a decent outing vs. the lowly Rangers, going five scoreless, but note that he's yet to complete six innings in a start this year. Also note that Oakland is a sharp 7-2 in its last nine after a home loss in which it was held to one or less runs in; the play is Oakland!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Oakland.

T.M. Selection: Nationals (10* BANKROLL BUILDER).

The Nats won't be lacking for motivation here, as they're last in the competitive NL East. Max Scherzer is 3-2 with a 2.10 ERA for Washington and he's been a bright spot whenver he's been on the mound. Note that he owns a ridiculous 30/2 K/BB, most recently going five scoreless vs. the D-Backs. Jake Arrieta is 4-2 with a 4.10 ERA. He has a less impressive 29/13 K/BB over 37.1 innings. I think that Scherzer isn't getting nearly enough respect from the oddsmakers; lay the price!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Nationals.

T.M. Selection: Rays (10* MONEY-MAKER).

I absolutely love the pitching matchup here. Matt Harvery (3-3, 4.81 ERA) is coming off back-to-back poor outings, most recently getting rocked for seven runs by the mets on Wednesday over just four innings of work. Further regression is imminent in my opinion, as his early sparkling numbers were just a mirage. Luis Patino (1-1, 1.54) was handed a loss vs. the Yanks last time out despite allowing just one earned run over four innings. The Orioles are struggling at the plate as well, which doesn't bode well facing this red hot Tampa starter; great value, the play is Tampa!

T.M. Prediction: 5-3 Tampa.

T.M. Selection: A's (10* TRADE-MARK).

The A's let a late lead slip away to the Twins last night, but I think they'll bounce back today vs. this inconsistent Minnesota side. I absolutely love Chris Bassitt (3-2, 3.54 ERA) over Kenta Maeda (2-2, 5.08) as well. Maeda gae up three runs over five innings vs. the White Sox on Tuesday and he's been consistently inconsistent all season. Bassitt on the other hand just keeps getting better with each start. He has a sharp 53 to 12 strikeout to walk ratio over 48.1 innings and he comes in off a dominant win over the Red Sox, striking out ten and givin gup two runs over seven innings. In my opinion, this is the very definition of great line value!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Oakland.

T.M. Selection: Mariners (10* SHOCKER BEST OF THE BEST).

The Mariners broke a five-game slide in yesterday's 7-3 series opening win vs. the Tribe, and I look for them to build and carry that momentum over here in a favorable starting pitching matchup. Justus Sheffield is just 2-3 with a 4.91 ERA for the Mariners, but he's been at his best at home, going 2-1 with a 3.89 ERA, comapred to 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA on the road. Trison McKenzie isn't anything to write home about for the Indians. That said, he comes in off a great start vs. the Royals on Thursday, going five scoreless. Previous to that he was shelled for five runs over two innings. Look for McKenzie's inconsistencies to come back and haunt him here again!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Seattle.

T.M. Selection: Blue Jays (10* TRADE-MARK).

Vince Velasquez (1-0, 4.18 ERA) of the Phillies goes up against Steven Matz (5-2, 4.86) of the Jays. These starters are a "wash" right now in my opinion, although I'll give the slight nod to Matz, who has done better over a longer period of time. The Phillies are poor on the road, and in interleague contests. The Jays are four games above .500 for the first time this season. Toronto has much better bullpen. All things considered, I believe this line should definitely be a lot larger; pull the trigger, the play is the Jays!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Jays.

T.M. Selection: Yankees (10* TRADE-MARK).

The Yankees will have no mercy on Tampa. New York has been stifled by the Rays over the last couple of years, so it will always look to kick Tampa when it's down moving forward. After a very slow start as well, New York is finaly starting to hit its stride, as it enters having won four in a row and eight of its last ten. Tampa is trending the other way now, loser of four of its last five. Jameson Taillon (1-2, 5.02 ERA) and Rich Hill (1-1, 5.17) are a "wash" as far as the starters are concerned, but look for New York to improve upon its 7-2 record in its last nine after three or more straight vicotries in a row; great price on the red hot Yankees!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Yanks.

TM Selection: Milwaukee Brewers

St. Louis took the series opener by a score of 6-1 in extra innings yesterday, so I expect the home side to respond here. The Cards are 22-14 and the Brewers are 19-17. But after four-straight wins, I think St. Louis is going to finally stumble here vs. the revenge-minded home side. John Gant walked six mets over four innings in his last start as well for the Cardinals. He's a veteran reliever, and I think he'll struggle in this difficult road venue. Brandon Woodruff counters for the home side and he's dominated the Phillies in his last start, allowing one run off tow hits with 11 K's over six innings. Bank on the Brewers bouncing big in this favorable matchup!

TM Prediction: 5-2 Brewers

T.M. Selection: Giants (10* TRADE-MARK).

San Fran has won three of four, including yesterday's game vs. the Rangers by a score of 3-1. While I do expect a few more runs to be plated this time around, I still think the value lies on the surging home side. I'm going to lay the price. Lance Webb (1-3, 5.34 ERA), is coming off a poor loss, allowing six runs over 3.2 innings to the Rockies. The start came at Coors though, as note that he's a red hot 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA in three starts at home this season. Jordan Lyles (1-2, 7.09), and while he does come in off a decent outing vs. the Twins, note that he's a poor 0-1 with a 12.27 ERA at home this season. Expect Webb to bounce back in friendly confines; lay the price!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Giants.

T.M. Selection: Reds (10* GAME OF THE WEEK).

The Pirates managed to snap their three-game slide with a 6-5 win at Chicago, but I think they'll make an immediate return to mediocrity here. The Reds two-game streak was broken with 9-2 loss at Cleveland on Saturday. The Reds have the better in form starting pitcher in the opener of this series, and I expect that to be the difference maker. Tyler Mahle (1-1, 3.23 ERA) is coming off a poor start vs. the Cubs, giving up six runs and striking out six over six innings in a no-decision. Overall he's been sharp thoug, and so is his 41/11 K/W thus far. Mitch Keller (2-3, 6.29 ERA), enters off his best start of the season, going five scoreless vs. the Padres. Previous to that, Keller has been a complete disaster, so expect a return to the norm tonight after his most recent overachieving gem last time out. I'm laying the price, and expecting a decisive victory!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Cincinnati.

T.M. Selection: Braves (10* BEST OF THE BEST).

Both teams have similar offensive and defensive numbers. Both are equally as hungry for a win here. The value lies on the home side in my opinion, based upon the struggles of Aaron Nola on the road. Nola is a much better pitcher at home, while Huscuar Ynoa has been lights out at home. Nola is 3-1 with a 2.89 ERA overall, but 1-1 with a 5.00 ERA on the road. Ynoa is 2-0 with a 1.58 ERA at home. The value lies on the home side here for sure!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Atlanta.

T.M. Selection: White Sox (10* TRADE-MARK!).

The White Sox have been trading wins/losses over their last six games. Off a 1-0 loss at Cincy two days ago, I think they'll open up this new series with a victory in this favorable matchup. The Royals have lost five in a row. In their most recent three-game series loss to Cleveland they managed just 7 runs total. Carlos Rodon (4-0, 0.72 ERA) is going to have a letdown at some point for the Chi-Sox, but I don't expect that big drop off game to happen here. Brad Keller (2-3, 8.06) has been a disaster for KC. All things considered, this price should/could in fact be much larger; lay it with confidence!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Chicago.

T.M. Selection: Blues Jays (10* BEST OF THE BEST).

With its ace on the mound Hyun Jin Ryu, I like Toronto to build on yesterday's 9-4 victory. Ryu is 1-2 with a 2.60 ERA, and his counterpart is Mike Fiers, who is 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA. Fiers is in the starting rotation out of necessity, so I'm giving a huge nod to Ryu in this matchup. And honestly, it's as simple as that for me. The Jays are hammering the baseball these days, which does not bode well for Fiers; lay the short price!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Jays.

T.M. Selection: Marlins (10* MONEY-MAKER).

The Marlins pulled away late for a big win last night, and I expect them to keep the foot on the gas here in this favorable starting pitching matchup. The home side goes with Pablo Lopez (2-0, 2.34 ERA), who has a sharp 34 to 10 strikeout to walk ratio over 34.2 innings of work. Luke Weaver (1-2, 4.91), gave up three runs off five hits over four innings in a no-decision vs. the Rockies. His 4.99 FIP points to further regression here in this difficult park as well; all things considered, a fantastic price on the home side here!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Miami.

T.M. Selection: Mets (10* BEST OF THE BEST).

The Mets broke a three-game slide with a 5-4 win last night and I think they offer great value to make it two in a row here. The visitors hand the ball to David Peterson, who comes in off a loss, despite it being his best effort of the season thus far, allowing two runs off four hits with three K's over six innings in a 2-1 loss to Boston. His ERA is undermining a very strong 21/7 K/W though and I believe he's in for a big days here vs. this inconsistent Phillies line-up. Zach Efflin is 1-1, but he comes in off his worst start of the season, allowing five runs off nine hits over six innings. Efflin has a strong 27/2 K/W, but further regression is imminent in my opinion. Bank on New York building off yesterday's win with another one here!

T.M. Prediction: 5-4 New York.

T.M. Selection: Angels (10* MONEY-MAKER).

LA won the opener 9-4, then dropped yesterday's contest 6-1. I like the Angels to get back on track here though in this favorable matchup. LA won't be taking anything for granted, as it's still only 3-6 against the division. Alex Cobb and Dane Dunning are a "wash" on the mound, so that's not a factor for me personally here. I don't trust the Rangers' offense to produce back-to-back, and note that LA is 7-2 in its last nine in trying to revenge a road loss vs. an opponent in which it was held to one or less runs in. Great value on the superior visiting side!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 LA.

T.M. Selection: Padres (10*).

Neither Merrill Kelly (1-2, 7.71 ERA) of the D-Backs, nor Chris Paddack (1-2, 5.50) of the Padres have looked great this year. I'm going to call them a "wash" and take them out of the equation. I think these team's bullpens are similar as well. The Padres just took three of four from the Dodgers though, and note that they're 7-2 in their last nine after scoring eight or more runs in a victory in their last outing. I like Paddack to get back on track here and for the red hot Padres to give him more than enough support.

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 San Diego.

T.M. Selection: Oakland (10* TRADE-MARK).

I like the A's to bounce back off their 8-1 loss to Baltimore. The Rays are off a 1-0 loss to Toronto. I absolutely love Sean Manaea (2-1, 3.04 ERA) in this matchup vs. Rich Hill (1-0, 8.82). Previous to their latest loss, the A's had won 13 in a row. Oakland will now look to quickly get back to its winning ways with the superior starter on the hill. Tampa has lost three of its last five and it's struggling with offensive consistency. It's also just 1-5 in its last six at home, while Oakland is 6-1 in its last seven on the road and 4-0 in its last four in the first game of a series. All things considered, a fantastic price here!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 A's.

T.M. Selection: Cardinals (10*).

After back-to-back losses to the Nationals, St. Louis comes in looking for the sweep here at home over Cincinnati. At this price, I love the Cards to do just that. At some point the Reds will get back into the winners circle, but after six straight losses, I think they'll struggle again here. Luis Castillo and Joe Flaherty are a "wash," but note that St. Louis is 7-1 in its last eight as a home favorite in the -115 to -125 range. Great value on the surging home side!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Cards.

T.M. Selection: Brewers (10* TRADE-MARK).

Off yesterday's 15-2 loss, I like the Brewers to bounce back here. Right-hander Freddy Peralta is coming off a win over the Pirates, allowing three runs over five innings. The Cubs go with Adbert Alzolav, who is coming off a loss vs. these very Brewers, conceding four runs off four hits over five innings. The Cubs' offense has been consistently inconsistent to open this season and after yesterday's big offensive outburst, I'm calling "letdown" for sure here. The play is on Peralta and the Brewers!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Milwaukee.

T.M. Selection: Blue Jays (10* MONEY-MAKER).

Off a series loss to the Royals, I like the Jays to bounce-back here in the Opener of this series in Boston. Toronto has to be feeling confident as well here in handing the ball to ace Hyun-Jin Ryu, who is coming off a solid outing vs. the Yanks, going seven shutout innings, allowing four hits, one walk and posting seven K's. The Red Sox hand the ball to Eduardo Rodriguez, who also comes in off a good outing, going five innings vs. the Twins, allowing one run off five hits and three walks though. Rodriguez though is yet to be tested. Look for Ryu to easily get the better of his suspect counterpart and hammer the Jays!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Toronto.

T.M. Selection: Mariners (10* TOTAL BEST OF BEST).

Houston is 7-7 and Seatlle is 9-7. The Astros have been playing terrible lately, but they broke a six-game slide with a tight 1-0 win last night. Jake Odorizzi gets the start for the visitors and he's 0-1 with a 13.50 ERA. He was called up just before his debut, so the veteran is still not even close to being in form. Seattle has been playing well overall lately. Nick Margevicius was roughed up in his last outing, but note that the Mariners are 7-2 in their last nine in trying to revenge a home loss vs. an opponent in which they were shutout in. Great value on the home side!

T.M. Prediction: 2-1 Mariners.

T.M. Selection: Blue Jays (10* MONEY-MAKER).

Both teams are "hungry," but Toronto has the vastly better starting pitcher in this opening game and in this shortened double-header scenario, I think that's going to pay dividends for Steven Matz and the Jays. Matz is 2-0 with a 1.46 ERA and who has allowed just two runs over his first 12 innings of work. Volatile Mike Minor gets the nod for the Royals, and he's 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA, earning a no-decision in his last outing vs. the White Sox on Sunday. I love Matz in the opener of this double-header on Saturday afternoon; lay the short price!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Toronto.

T.M. Selection: Mariners (10* BANKROLL BUILDER).

This game was postponed yesterday. Seattle enters having won two in a row though, most recently an 8-6 victory at Minnesota. The Orioles lost 14-9 to Boston in their most recent action. Seattle averages 4.12 RPG. Justus Sheffield is 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA for the Mariners, while Dean Kremer is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA for the Orioles. These young starters are a "wash." Despite dropping Sheffield's first start of the year though, note that the M's are 4-1 in his last five starts. Baltimore on the other hand is now 0-4 in Kremer's last four starts. Great value on the "hotter" team; the play is the Mariners!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Mariners.

T.M. Selection: Padres (10* MONEY-MAKER).

Adrian Morejon (0-0, 4.50 ERA) gets the call for the Padres, and I think he'll have more than enough in the tank to get the better of the erratic Mike Foltynewicz (0-1, 9.00.) San Diego has won two of its last three, and despite having some injury issues to some sluggers, its still has the better and more potent hitting lineup. Texas has lost six in a row in this series. The Rangers hitting has been decent, but starting pitching is their issue. The Rangers are also just 1-5 in their last six interleague home games, while the Padres are 9-0 in their last nine interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. All things considered, I believe this line could/should in fact be much larger; the play is the Padres! 

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Padres.

T.M. Selection: Astros (10* MONEY-MAKER).

Houston rolled over the A's in four straight on the road to open the season. Christian Javier got roughed up in his opener vs. the A's, but Cole Irvin was destroyed by Houston. I expect a similar outcome here as well. The A's are coming off their first win of the year, a 4-3 OT win at home over the Dodgers and they absolutely looked primed for an immediate letdown on the road here after that emotional "monkey off the back." All things considered, I do indeed believe that this line could/should in fact be much larger; lay the price!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Houston.

T.M. Selection: Angels (10* SITUATIONAL MONEY-MAKER).

The Angels have won two of the first three in this series. The White Sox are picked by many to advance far into the playoffs, if not contend for a World Series title, but so far they have been overrated to this point. The Angels feature just as much hitting potential, if not even greater in the line-up. These teams are more even than what many are trying to lead us to beleive. I think Cease and Ohtani are a wash, but note that LA is 7-2 in its last nine home games after holding its previous opponent to three runs or less. Great value on the red hot home side in this one!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 LA.

T.M. Selection: Indians (10* GAME OF THE WEEK).

The Indians lost their opener here two nights ago 3-2. I think they'll bounce back though with Zach Plesac on the hill. Plesac was dominant last year, going 4-2 with a 2.28 ERA and 57 strikeouts. He was also 2-0 with a 0.51 ERA and 14 strikeouts against Detroit. The home side counters with the volatile Julio Teheran, who was 0-4 with a 10.05 ERA for the Angels last year. Teheran is off a decent Spring, but I still give Plesac the huge nod in this matchup. This line could/should in fact be a lot larger in my opinion; lay it!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Tribe.

T.M. Selection: Cardinals (10* GAME OF THE WEEK).

Jack Flaherty will look to shake off an up-and-down spring in his final home tune-up before the real thing. He allowed three earned runs to the Marlins last time out, while also striking out five. Sandy Alcantara is expect to start for Miami and he's been great in the Spring, but he'll be on a short leash here. Advantage St. Louis!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: LA Dodgers (10* GAME OF MONTH).

I had the Dodgers in Game 1, the Rays in Game 2 and then the Dodgers in Game 3. I like LA to once again find a way to get the job done in Game 4 as well. Jose Urias and Ryan Yarbrough are a "wash" in this contest, but LA's dynamic hitting line-up is the difference here. The Dodgers are also 4-0 in their last four interleague contest vs. clubs with winning records. The Rays are going to have to turn to their bullpen early and I can't see it holding up to this hard-hitting Dodgers line-up. Look for Urias to get the win here!

T.M. Prediction: 5-3 Dodgers.

T.M. Selection: Dodgers (10* TRADE-MARK).

I like the Dodgers to bounce back in Game 2. Walker Buehler has been fantastic for LA during the playoffs. So too has Charlie Morton for the Rays. The difference maker for me though lies in the stats/trends today, as note that the Dodgers are 7-2 in their last nine after a loss and a day off. I'm banking on LA's hitting depth to be the difference once it's all said and done. Great value on the Dodgers in Game 3!

T.M. Prediction: 5-3 Dodgers.

T.M. Selection: Dodgers (10* TRADE-MARK).

The Dodgers have all the momentum after the Game 6 victory and I believe they'll figure out a way to complete the come back after going down 3-1 to start. Ian Anderson has been incredible in the playoffs for the Braves, but I don't see him having that much of an advantage over Dodgers' projected starter Tony Gonsolin. Whoever gets the start for LA, I think the Dodgers' deep bullpen will help in delivering the goods here as well. Jansen has been great closing out games for the Dodgers as well. Sorry ATL, you had your chance and blew it!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Dodgers.

T.M. Selection: Astros (10* BANKROLL BUILDER).

The bottom line on this one is I think that the Astros' Framber Valdez will be able to match the Rays' Blake Snell inning for inning to open Game 1. Houston has been the better team offensively and I think that's going to matter in Game 1. Note as well that the Astros are 8-0 in their last eight as an underdog and 42-10 in their last 52 following an off day. I love getting the "plus money" here on this undervalued underdog!

T.M. Prediction: 5-2 Astros.

T.M. Selection: Braves (10* MONEY-MAKER).

With a chance to move into the bubble format in LA, I like the Braves to dig deep here and eliminate Cincinnati. I'll call Castillo and Anderson a "wash" here. The Braves prevailed in 13 innings last night, but I expect the home side's line-up to be much better this time around, as note that ATL is 7-2 in its last nine after scoring one or less runs in a home victory in its previous outing. This line is way out of whack. The Reds are in over their head here. Lay the price, expect a blowout from start to finish!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Braves.

T.M. Selection: Yankees (10* TRADE-MARK).

As good as Shane Bieber has been this year, I think he and Yanks' starter Gerrit Cole are a "wash" here. Bieber has been unbelievable, but honestly it wouldn't be too difficult to write a convincing argument for either one. Look at this line, clearly the oddsmakers also think these teams are completely evenly matched and that the "home field" is not an advantage whatsoever. But New York has its sluggers back in the line-up and I think they're ready to tear the cover off the ball here. While the Yanks did struggle at times in the regular season, expect them to finally live up to expectations now that the playoffs are here!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Yankees.

T.M. Selection: White Sox (10* BANKROLL BUILDER).

After six straight losses, I think the White Sox are going to bounce back here finally in the second to last regular season game of the year. The White Sox trail the Twins by a 1/2 game now and are tied with the Indians with two to go for the division title. The Cubs won't be rolling over, but starter Lester owns a pedestrian 4.91 ERA lifetime vs. the White Sox. Dane Dunning is 2-0 with a 3.19 ERA and clearly the rookie won't be lacking for motivation here. I think Chicago finally finds a way to break the streak as it looks to head into the playoffs on a high-note. Lay the price!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 White Sox.

T.M. Selection: Indians (10* BEST OF THE BEST).

Thee two teams are moving in opposite directions. The White Sox have lost four straight and they've now lost their grip on the division lead, sitting a 1/2 game back of Minnesota. The Indians have clinched a playoff spot, but the momentum they've been riding has been crazy (off back-to-back walk off extra inning victories over the ChiSox). These starting pitchers are both great, so I deem them to be equal here. Note though that Chicago is a disastrously poor 1-6 in its last seven as a road underdog in the +101 to +127 range. Considering the circumstances, I think this is the very definition of "great line value." 

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Indians.

T.M. Selection: Boston (10* MONEY-MAKER).

Boston rolled to an 8-3 victory yesterday and while it won't be in the playoffs, it's still trying to close out on a positive note. I like the home side to lay the hammer down here as well in this favorable matchup. Over the last five games Boston's starters have combined for a 1.04 ERA. Nate Eovaldi is 3-2 with a 4.25 ERA this season and 5-1 with a 4.61 ERA in 11 career starts vs. the O's. Baltimore goes with rookie Dean Kremer, who is 1-0 with a 1.69 ERA, but clearly the sample size is much too small and regression would seem imminent with these sparkling early numbers unsustainable over the long-term. The stage is set for a beatdown, so lay the price!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Red Sox.

T.M. Selection: Rays (10* BEST OF THE BEST).

The Rays won 2-1 last night and I think they'll find a way to get the job done here as well. Tampa wants to keep the foot on the gas with the Yanks breathing down its neck. And with a tough three-game series at home against the Phillies to end the season, Tampa does not have the luxury to relax whatsoever. Blake Snell is 4-1 with a 3.05 ERA and I give him a big nod over his counterpart Seth Lugo, who is 2-3 with a 4.34 ERA. Lugo most recently was shelled for six runs off eight hits over one inning against the Phillies on Thursday. Lay the reasonable price, but expect a massive blowout!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Rays.

T.M. Selection: Indians (10* GAME OF THE WEEK).

The Indians have won three of their last four and they need to continue to win basically every game moving forward if they have any hopes at getting included into the field of eight playoff teams in the AL this year. Aaron Civale is 3-5 with a 3.80 ERA and he won't be lacking for motivation for the Tribe, as he's posted an 0-3 record over his last five trips to the hill. Dane Dunning (2-0, 2.33) has been excellent in his limited time for the White Sox, who are in race to the finish line as well. The White Sox are coming off a series loss in Cincinnati vs. a desperate Reds team and I expect the same to happen here vs. this hungry Indians club. Great value on Cleveland tonight!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Tribe.

T.M. Selection: Reds (10* MONEY-MAKER).

The White Sox have clinched a spot in the playoffs. The Reds won their sixth straight game in yesterday's 7-1 win and I don't expect them to take the foot off the gas here with the finish line in sight. Dylan Cease is 5-2 with a 3.20 ERA for Chicago, I simply feel he's in the wrong place at the wrong time here. The Reds are 26-26 and they go with Michael Lorenzon, who is 2-1 with a 4.16 ERA. The Reds though are 6-0 in their last six vs. right-handed pitching and 5-0 in their last five at home, while the Sox are just 1-2 in Cease's last three road starts. Look for the hungry home dog to deliver the goods!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Cincinnati.