MLB Postseason Picks: ALDS Analysis and Notes

by Elizabeth Fairview  |  October 6th, 2008
John Lackey
We almost had our two ALCS teams on Sunday, but the White Sox and Angels are hanging around. (AP Images)

They both pulled out Game 3 ALDS victories; Los Angeles went to 12 innings before beating the Red Sox 5-4 at Fenway Park, cashing in as +136 underdogs.

Game 4 of that series will be a repeat of the John Lackey-Jon Lester matchup from Game 1, in which Lester prevailed. I like Lester to do it again; he’s the best starter on the staff, while Lackey has not been close to his usual self this year after missing the beginning of the season with a strained right triceps.

The White Sox (-145) stayed alive against Tampa Bay with a 5-3 win at home. Chicago will be favored again in Monday’s Game 4, but the Rays arguably have the better pitcher with Andy Sonnanstine matched up against Gavin Floyd.

 
 
 

 

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