Coffee, conversation & today’s best bet.
First Sips
Good morning, friends! Oh man, yesterday was a gross betting day. It's a wonder that today's "First Cup" isn't spiked 😅 That's just the way it goes sometimes, I know, I know... The Diamondbacks left a world of runners stranded in their game, but the real insanity was the 9th inning in the Cardinals/Angels game. If you missed it, let me set the scene: Night time (lol) – St. Louis is up 2-1 as the top of the 9th comes to a close. Bottom of the 9th, Los Angeles ties the game 2-2. St. Louis closer loads the bases... And then, the unthinkable happens: DUDE HITS THE BATTER AFTER THROWING 3 BALLS, walking a runner into Home which of course, gave the Angels the win. No joke: That was one of the biggest chokes I've ever seen. Of course, it stung extra because the Cardinals ML was the last leg of last night's parlay. Parlay bettors, if you were able to cash it out at a 90%+ return before things went South, I'm so happy you were able to pull the chute. For those that don't have the cash out option, my condolences – that sh*t hurts. But today's a new day and the baseball schedule is sizeable...so let's go get 'em.
Pick of the Day
-TB Rays v TOR Blue Jays Over 7.5 (-110) | 0.5 Units
Friends, I hate that I’m saying this but Kevin Gausman (4.33 ERA) has been rough, and Drew Rasmussen (3.26 ERA) hasn’t been much better. While both starters are capable of pitching a lights out game so-to-speak, neither of them has been living up to their full potential. Gausman’s last 5 straight starts have resulted in a Blue Jays loss, and Rasmussen has allowed a staggering 11 runs over just his last 2 trips to the mound. I’m on the Over to cash this evening.
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That's all I've got for today's First Cup, friends!
Best of luck with Pick of the Day – enjoy your coffee.
X
Belle
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