Astros vs. Tigers MLB Pick – August 19th
The Houston Astros were able to get their feet under them yesterday afternoon against the Athletics in Oakland. Zack Greinke brought out his elite arm and placed on a clinic against the A’s to avoid a sweep. Greinke showed the Astros traded , as he placed on a perfect functioning in seven innings of work.
He allowed only 1-run to give his staff a 4-1 triumph over Oakland. It had been their sole win in the three-game series on the weekend. Believe it or not, the Astros have been on a five-game losing streak heading into Sunday. They had declines against the White Sox heading into the weekend, so it has not been smooth sailing for the Astros recently.
This doesn’t affect the Astros whatsoever when it has to do with the AL West. That is under control, as they own a 7.5-game lead to the division. The A’s may have gotten inside 6.5 games with a win on Sunday, but they camera short on that regard. In any case, it turned out to be a fantastic weekend to get Oakland in their own pursuit for a wildcard. They’re 1.5 games back of the Rays, so readily within striking distance.
The Astros can find those losses back quickly in Detroit this weekend. They’re at Comerica Park to get a four-game show from the 37-84 Tigers. The Tigers and the Orioles are the only teams in the majors with no 40 wins, Detroit with 37 and Baltimore at 39.
If the Astros attention and play their game, this shouldn’t be a difficult series for them. Former Blue Jay, Edwin Jackson, that had been a mess in Toronto, would soon be making his third start with the Tigers in 2019. Edwin has been a Tiger back in 2009 when the group was a competition, however, things are much different since he has already been here. Wade Miley will counter tops for the Astros in this spot. Head below for our free Astros vs. Tigers pick.
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The Blue Jays had enough of Edwin Jackson and introduced him after posting a 11.12 ERA in eight appearances, five of which were starts. They have been desperate for arms within their start turning and Jackson was a inexpensive option to throw in there. Though wins and losses don’t mean much for the Jays this season, they could not continue to see him put up that type of effort on the mound. With the Jays attempting to get some of those younger guys involved with the minors also, it seems sensible to release him.
He was released, and even to his satisfaction, yet another team came searching for his services. And thus far, it’s been a wonderful start for Jackson’s second stint with the Tigers. He’s got a 2.38 ERA in 11.1 innings of work from Detroit. Yet, his general ERA this year stands at a horrendous 8.62 with a 1.84 WHIP and .401 OBA.
I would be amazed if he can continue to keep this going against the Astros tonight. The’Stros didn’t have a fantastic showing at the plate against the A’s last weekend and they are likely going to want to take out some frustration to the Tigers. The groups which Edwin held down were both the Royals and Mariners, therefore he instantly gets a more substantial battle on Monday night.
Wade Miley has been a tremendous acquisition for the Astros. They dropped Charlie Morton and strategy B has worked out really well. Miley goes to Comerica Park with a 3.11 ERA and also 1.18 WHIP. He frequently gets lost in the mix within this spinning, failing to find much recognition on a team packed with talented hurlers.
This Tigers’ roster has really been in a position to hit him, though. They are hitting .302 with a .359 OBP and 22 runs scored in 106 at-bats. Miley has not been as sharp on the road too. He possesses a 3.97 ERA and also 1.32 WHIP in the road instead of a 2.02 ERA and 0.99 WHIP. Having said all that, I think the Astros win this game. The costs on the’Stros are becoming absurd, though, even over the runline. The OVER at a significantly better price looks like pick in Detroit on Monday.
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