Guardians vs. Reds odds, prediction: MLB best bets, picks Sunday
Ahh, the battle of Ohio. Cleveland is in Cincinnati.
The Guardians' Luis Ortiz limited the explosive Phillies to one run over six strong at home, but has been quite generous on the road, allowing 17 runs over 21 innings.
The Reds' Andrew Abbott has made six starts, has won twice and hasn't lost yet.
Abbott has given up just one run in his past 15 frames and seven in 30 innings.
Play $50 on Abbott and the Reds.
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A night to forget.
The Padres lost. Our Preakness pick, Goal Oriented lost and the Kung Pao Chicken we ordered turned out to be two egg rolls and a fortune cookie.
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Nick Pivetta pitched well and left the game tied 1-1.
In came Adrian Morejon and the game was over faster than you can say Journalism wins the Preakness.
Seattle's Cal Raleigh hit the first pitch all the way to Coachella.
Final 4-1. The fortune cookie said 'Don't bet the horses.' Down -187 seabiscuits.
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