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Chicago at Tampa Bay

May 18, 2006
img7:15 PM Eastern
Premium Pick
3 units on Chicago -160 (moneyline) (risk 3 to return 4.88)
Result:
LOSS

These teams have virtually mirror-image records. Tampa is 16-24 while Chicago is 26-13. Javier Vasquez goes for Chicago and he brings a solid 3.88 ERA into this contest. Mark Hendrickson has been solid for the D-Rays but he got absolutely rocked in his last start versus Toronto on May 13th allowing 5 earned runs in seven innings. Tampa Bay, despite notching 46 home runs already this season, have managed just 4.1 runs per game. That's due to their .233 batting average (.217 vs. right handed starters like Vasquez). And, their bullpen is horrendous (6.87 home ERA). Chicago belts in 5.5 runs per game on the road. World champs too much here for Tampa.

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