PREMIUM
Astros/Padres: We're BACK!
(MLB) Houston vs. San Diego,
Money Line: -127.00 Houston (Away)
Result: Win
Money Line: -127.00 Houston (Away)
Result: Win
Astros (Urquidy) vs Padres (Arrieta)
Jake Arrieta left his first start to injury after signing with the Padres. It was not a promising beginning for the once dominant starter. He has struggled this seson, has only delivered a handful of quality starts and has been a frequent victim of the homerun offering. Pair this with the mighty Astros offense, stymied by the Mariners, and I can sense a breakout.
Jose Urquidy is also back from the DL, and completed three good rehab starts before his return. He was 6-3 with an ERA of 3.38 before injury.
The Padres are in a tough spot re. pitching. Their starters have struggled and their once excellent pen is overused and ineffective lately. To top it off, their bats have been quiet. The Padres are a good home team but unsuccessful as a home underdog. The face a potent offensive lineup that feasts on right-handers. Look for a bounce back from the Astros and take Houston to win.
Jake Arrieta left his first start to injury after signing with the Padres. It was not a promising beginning for the once dominant starter. He has struggled this seson, has only delivered a handful of quality starts and has been a frequent victim of the homerun offering. Pair this with the mighty Astros offense, stymied by the Mariners, and I can sense a breakout.
Jose Urquidy is also back from the DL, and completed three good rehab starts before his return. He was 6-3 with an ERA of 3.38 before injury.
The Padres are in a tough spot re. pitching. Their starters have struggled and their once excellent pen is overused and ineffective lately. To top it off, their bats have been quiet. The Padres are a good home team but unsuccessful as a home underdog. The face a potent offensive lineup that feasts on right-handers. Look for a bounce back from the Astros and take Houston to win.
