Brett Myers has returned from the minors with very strong results, plus has pitched well against the Cubs over his career. Play the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday at Chicago's Wrigley Field.
The Phillies have suffered two tough losses to the Cubs so far in this series. Look for the due factor to kick in here for Philadelphia. At this huge of a 'dog price, I'm on a rejuvenated Brett Myers against Ted Lilly.
Since returning from an embarrassing minor league stint, Myers is 4-1 with a 1.66 ERA. Meyers has a strong history versus the Cubs, going 6-3 with a 2.63 ERA in eight career starts. The Phillies are in a first place dogfight against the Mets. The Cubs, on the other hand, are on cruise control. The Phillies should be the more motivated club.
Philadelphia is 25-18 this season when facing a left-hander. The southpaw Lilly has a 5.19 career ERA versus the Phillies. The Phillies have been hurt lately by shoddy bullpen work. But before their last three games, the Philies ranked No. 1 in the National League in bullpen ERA at 3.05.
Free Pick: Phillies +147