Appier vs. Suppan

Our Pick: KC Royals +1.5 (-130)

There are several reasons why we like this selection as our Top Play today.

Stats for consideration:

1. The Angels have won their last four games by a total of four runs...or, 1 run a game.

2. The Royals last 5 games have all been decided by 1 run.

3. Kevin Appier, who is starting for the Angels tonight, has been ripped in his last two starts by giving up 10 runs in 11 2/3 innings.

4. In Appier's last start, he was ripped for 5 runs off of 8 hits as the Orioles pounded the Angels on July 4th 7-2.

5. Meanwhile, Jeff Suppan is starting for the Royals tonight. He is a red hot 2-0 in his last two starts while only yielding 7 runs through 21 innings.

6. In Suppan's last two starts, he has only yielded 2 runs through a span of 14 innings.

7. In Suppan's career, he is an impressive 5-2 with a 3.93 ERA against the Angels.

8. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT: Suppan has pitched extremely well at home this year posting a 6-1 record with a 3.39 ERA in nine starts.

9. The Royals are 4-2 in the past six against Anaheim at home.

The Royals seem to play better at home and with Suppan on the hill tonight, we feel like this is a wise pick. After the tough 1-0 loss last night to the Angels, the Royals should exact revenge on the Angels. Each team has won or lost by 1 run in each of their last four games.

Top Play:

Kansas City Royals +1.5 (-130)

Striving for 16-3 and three in a row!

Good Luck!