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Sorry Folks... Rumble was acting real "wonky" yesterday afternoon, and neither of the shows ever went live over there. I've already put up the replay of "Crick's Corner" from yesterday. Here's the replay from our first official episode of "Spittin' Tuth", for those who may be interested!! We're gonna be talking a little bit of EVERYTHING on this show, and we'll be doing it Friday Nights at 9:30 PM EST going forward!! Hope y'all enjoy!!!! STAY SAFE Out There!! Good Luck & Good Gamblin!!!!
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Barnes MLB Comparison and Top 3 Matchups
Summary of All Matchups with Score Differentials
1. Reds vs. Cubs: Andrew Abbott vs. Colin Rea
• Favored Pitcher: Abbott
• Score Difference: 0.164
• Summary: Abbott’s elite recent performance (1.38 ERA, 0.96 WHIP) dominates Rea’s solid but lesser stats (3.24 ERA, 1.16 WHIP).
2. White Sox vs. Orioles: Sean Burke vs. Zach Eflin
• Favored Pitcher: Burke
• Score Difference: 0.020
• Summary: Burke slightly edges Eflin with better 2025 stats (4.09 recent ERA vs. 5.04), but it’s a close matchup due to Eflin’s strong 2024.
3. Brewers vs. Phillies: DL Hall vs. Taijuan Walker
• Favored Pitcher: Walker
• Score Difference: N/A (Hall excluded)
• Summary: Hall is excluded due to recent IL return; Walker (2.88 recent ERA) is favored by default.
4. Angels vs. Guardians: José Soriano vs. Joey Ortiz
• Favored Pitcher: Soriano
• Score Difference: 0.148
• Summary: Soriano’s consistent 2025 performance (3.38 recent ERA) outpaces Ortiz’s weaker stats ...
