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Backing the Padres

Written by

Tom Vara

Published on May 17, 2012

I am giving 1.5 runs for +180. Here are the numbers folks.....Aaron Harang is 0-1 with a 5.92 ERA in two starts vs the Pads in 2012. Yes, he did strikeout 13 in one game, but obviously the Pads feel like they can get to Harang. Edinson Volquez meanwhile is 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA vs the Dodgers this year...not good until you factor is Matt Kemp was 5-9 vs Volquez in those two starts accounting for most of the damage. We all know the Pads are terrible, but what if I told you they are in fact 11-11 vs right handed pitchers and a lousy 3-13 vs left handed pitchers? The Dodgers are near the bottom of the National League with an 8-9 road record. The Pads win 6-3 as Harang struggles.

Record 10-16

Bank Account -1005

TV's Take: Padres -1.5 +180/Bet $200 to win $360