We hit another winner on the diamond yesterday with the Rays and Drew Rasmussen getting the victory over the Mariners.It was a very low-scoring game, but that didn't matter because we came out on the correct side of it.
Unfortunately, I lost the full game bet on the Padres, so it was basically a wash.However, I hit on our Jose Altuve bet, so we did end up profitable for the day, and that's the ultimate goal.
Let's get some profit here as the Braves take on the Yankees.The Atlanta Braves are quietly having one of the best seasons of any team in baseball.They are the second team to reach 70 wins and are now 8.5 games ahead of the second-place Phillies.
There is a lot to like about this team that just keeps winning.They have really strong hitters up and down the lineup.
They can beat you with speed, contact hitting, power, and a fairly strong defense.Their pitching staff has had some concerns, but no team is perfect.Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale pitches during the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, California, on April 6, 2026.
(Caroline Brehman/AP Photo)They do have one of the best pitchers in baseball on the roster, and he takes the pill tonight.Chris Sale has been as good as it gets since coming over to Atlanta.
He had two phenomenal years with them already, and this might be his best.He is 12-6 with a 2.08 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP.
He also has 143 strikeouts for the season.His wins, ERA, and WHIP are all in the top-10 in the Majors.
He was very good in July, allowing just six runs over 27 innings.He had three starts where he didn't allow a run, although one was a short, three-inning outing.
The Yankees don't have a ton of experience against him, and they are just 4-for-29.The New York Yankees were going to catch some heat from their fans unless they added Tarik Skubal to the roster at the trade deadline.That didn't happen, but the team did do some work to try and address their needs.
Their biggest need is filling the shoes of...