PREMIUM
Yankees/Braves: hot times down south!
(MLB) NY Yankees vs. Atlanta,
Money Line: -134.00 Atlanta (Home)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -134.00 Atlanta (Home)
Result: Loss
Yankees (Heaney) vs Braves (Morton)
The two hottest teams in baseball met up last night and the Yankees won handily. Today it is Heaney (8-8, 5.51) vs Morton (12-4, 3.47). Heaney had a fine outing in his last start but this has hardly been the norm, giving up 11 runs total in his previous two starts. His ERA has been 6.55 in August. Morton is a different case altogether. He has had a terrific season, and is 2-0 in his last three starts, allowing only 4 runs in 18 innings. If there is a caveat with Morton it is that the Braves have squandered some of his fine starts.
Which leads us to the bullpens. Even with the acquisition of Rodriguez, the Braves’ pen is still their weak point, and has only been average of late. The Yankees’ relief staff have been good all year, but lights out in their past seven games.
The Yankees are a very good road team, and solid against right-handers. The Braves are only a so-so home team for the season, but very good against left-handers. Much is on the line for both teams, so motivation will not be a factor. Even with the Yankees’ key acquisitions, the Braves have the edge in offense.
Heaney is often poor right out of the gate. With Atlanta’s heavy hitting line-up and success vs left handed starters, I am looking for the Braves to bounce back and take this game. Wager on the Braves to win outright.
The two hottest teams in baseball met up last night and the Yankees won handily. Today it is Heaney (8-8, 5.51) vs Morton (12-4, 3.47). Heaney had a fine outing in his last start but this has hardly been the norm, giving up 11 runs total in his previous two starts. His ERA has been 6.55 in August. Morton is a different case altogether. He has had a terrific season, and is 2-0 in his last three starts, allowing only 4 runs in 18 innings. If there is a caveat with Morton it is that the Braves have squandered some of his fine starts.
Which leads us to the bullpens. Even with the acquisition of Rodriguez, the Braves’ pen is still their weak point, and has only been average of late. The Yankees’ relief staff have been good all year, but lights out in their past seven games.
The Yankees are a very good road team, and solid against right-handers. The Braves are only a so-so home team for the season, but very good against left-handers. Much is on the line for both teams, so motivation will not be a factor. Even with the Yankees’ key acquisitions, the Braves have the edge in offense.
Heaney is often poor right out of the gate. With Atlanta’s heavy hitting line-up and success vs left handed starters, I am looking for the Braves to bounce back and take this game. Wager on the Braves to win outright.
