Sean Higgs

Taking the BREWERS here. I would normally say this is one of those scratch your head lines. Milwaukee is leading the NL Central with a 40-36 record. But the surging Braves sit at 35-38 having won 3 straight and 7 of 10. We are also on the over here with a pair of retread arms on the hill. Just think the Brew Crew outlasts the Braves this afternoon. 4* Money Maker MILWAUKEE BREWERS 

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Taking the ROYALS here. Have to keep the fade up on Estrada. Guy is having some problems right now. His ERA is nearly up 2 full runs since May. 16.1 innings 35 hits 23 earned runs  equals a .438 BA against and 2.57 WHIP. Royals bats have to be excited to see him. Enter Jason Vargas who is only tied with Kershaw for the league lead with 10 wins. He has been super at home in 7 starts 1.81 ERA 5-1 record. A nice 1.05 WHIP helps the cause against a Blue Jays team that is now 1-7 their last 8 here in KC. 4* Money Maker KC ROYALS 

Taking the WHITE SOX here. Was close to putting Oakland on the board last night, but went with 2 other dog losers instead (Angels-Rockies) - That being said, the A's are still a 10 win road team. And facing Mike Pelfrey is different than James Shields. Shields had a brutal run last year. But that was then. They guy was extremely sharp in his first 3 starts (1.62 ERA) before hitting the DL. His first start back was OK, pitching into the 6th, 3 earned on 7 hits. I figure Gossett is somewhere closer to the middle of his 2 starts. 7 runs 3+, 2 runs in 6. Figure he is good for a 3-4 spot along the way this afternoon. 4* Money Maker CHICAGO WHITE SOX