A's / Rays U 7'-- S mith has been grossly unimpressive last 3 starts, and has given up @ least 4 runs in 3 of last 5 starts,that with going 5 or less innings, but Rays have a bit of trouble vs. lefties, and Smith is 14 of 17 under overall,with all 3 of his last 3 going under @ 8' posted total. Shields still in the zone @ home,so I will go w/ the under here.

'Stros-- Pirates have taken 6 of last 8 vs. clubs this year.... but Pirates have Snell on the mound today - he of the 1-6. 7.71 ERA road record. Pirates have not swept a road series all year, and I seriously doubt that changes today.

Added- Twins/Yanks U 9- Yanks hitting the ball a ton on their streak, Twins haven't, really since drubbing Rangers , but Mussina enjoying a sollid season, and Perkins has 2.29 ERA last 3, even tho getting hit good vs. Yanks in earlier appearance, so I like Perkins to go deep in this one to save on worn out pen and w/ Yanks going under 24 of 32 in day games, i figure on about 5-2 , 5-3 final at best.

Effin' Moehler will be lucky to get out of the first !! Snell better be as putrid as his record indicates lol

OK, 'Stros need to stop the bleeding now- get Mohler out now and find someone who can pitch today !!

you worry too much...lol...sit back & relax it is going to be a looooong day over there..as long as you have snell on the road, runs are sure to follow.

lol, thanx lefty, yeah , it will be a long day- ok, i'll sit back and relax- first two plays cashed at least-- wtg on your day so far- looking real good