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Here are news and notes, plus pitcher report card info for Friday baseball betting. Units are based on one unit per bet, plus or minus the juice.
Also, key injuries for fantasy baseball and bettors alike are featured.
Red Sox-Rays
Tampa is 3-11 this year in virtual pick ‘em games (line 125 or less either way) in 2009.
Indians-Tigers
Cleveland is 5-13 -10.3 units to right-handed starters this year.
Mets-Phillies
New York is 3-9 -8.8 against teams with a winning record. Mets first baseball Carlos Delgado is probable, while Phillies closer Brad Lidge is doubtful.
Astros-Braves
Mike Hampton is 25-46 -25.7 units since 1997 to NL teams that average 4.3 or fewer runs. The Astros are a splendid 14-6 +14.9 units on the road versus a starting pitcher who gives up 5.5 or fewer hits per start.
Derek Lowe is 3-9 as home favorite of 150-200. Astros closer Valverde is on the DL.
Pirates-Reds
Pittsburgh has been 10-1 +11.1 units the last two years after a game in which they had four or fewer hits. Reds third baseball Juan Encarnacion is on the DL.
Cardinals-Nationals
St. Louis is 11-3 +8.2 units in virtual pick ‘em games (line 125 or less either way). Cardinals outfielder Ryan Ludwick is probable, while shortstop Khalil Green is out.









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