yest 2-6 -348
YTD 37-53 -137
(5x) St L / Cub Under 8' -103
Lackey and Lester both pitched for the Red Sox before the Red Sox (like fools) traded Lackey at the trade deadline last year and went on to lose Lester to free agency. I, personally, always thought that Lackey, when right, was the ace of the Red Sox staff. Most assigned that status to Lester. My guess is that these guys will both want to prove who is better tonight. They are both pitching well right now.
Add into the mix that the Cubbies have scored two or fewer runs in 8 of their last 10 games while allowing 2 or fewer in their last 6 games. Add that Lester has pitched in 5 straight games where the totals have not exceeded 6 runs.
And the Cardinals total scores have been less than tonight's number in 7 straight and 11 of 12. And St L has allowed 4 or fewer runs in 11 of Lackey's last 13 starts.
Going big on this baby. Wish me luck.
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Scott, I'm betting 5 times my normal amount on this total, a rarity for me. Just wanted to know if that multiple is allowed to be tabulated here, win or lose?