Take the Over We cashed with the Rays on Tuesday when they faced the Red Sox but for Wednesday we take the Over.  The Rays jumped out to a 7-0 lead and then held on to win 9-7.  I believe we see another high scoring game in this one.  Red Sox starter Brayan Bello (12-10 4.11 ERA) was really smacked around in his last start.  The Rangers jumped all over the 24 year old for 8 runs in just 3 IP.  Bello has average numbers to begin with but we are seeing some regression and he's facing a Rays lineup that averages over 5 runs per game.  Rays starter Tyler Glasnow (9-7 3.68 ERA) is having a fine season but don't count this Red Sox lineup out.  The Red Sox have hit all season and Fenway is certainly hitter friendly.  I was impressed that the Red Sox made it a game on Tuesday after falling behind 7-0 (also thankful they didn't win as we had the Rays).  It showed me that even though they have no post season chances, they aren't showing up just to collect a check.  While Glasnow has been good, I'm confident the Red Sox lineup can get their fair share of runs off of him.  This game goes over the posted total.

Take the Orioles on the run line As the Orioles inch closer to a division title I like them to take care of business tonight handily against the Nationals. Our X-Factor for tonight's contest will be the starting pitchers. Nats starter Patrick Corbin (10-14, 5.13) has been hit hard this season and has the chance to once again lead the NL in losses. His opponent on the mound is Orioles rookie Grayson Rodriguez (6-4, 4.49 ERA). Rodriguez had some trouble earlier this season and was sent to the minors to work on certain aspects of his game. Since being recalled Rodriguez has been fantastic. In 12 starts since being recalled he has gone 4-2 with a 2.66 ERA. Orioles get the job done on the run line.

Take the Under The Phillies celebrated last night as they clinched a playoff spot by beating the Pirates. Tonight I see a low scoring game in Philadelphia as this game stays under the total. Ranger Suarez has been about as good as you can be against one team when it comes to the Pirates. For his career, Suarez is 2-0 against Pittsburgh with 19 1/3 scoreless innings in five games. The Phillies offense has been hot of late but after a night of celebration don't expect to see a lot of the regulars. The regulars we do see will not be at 100% and we've seen this in years past after they have clinched. The Pirates send Johan Oviedo (9-14, 4.12 ERA) who is coming off 6 scoreless innings against the Cubs. This game stays under the posted total.