We have reached the final series of the season for teams.
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Yesterday we saw a lot of champagne pop as the Cubs, White Sox, Padres, and Guardians all clinched their playoff spots.
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That means we might have some rather tired teams today.
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There is still importance to a lot of games, but because of football this weekend, this will be my last piece for baseball's regular season.
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Instead of focusing on just one game, I'll share my thoughts on a few of them.
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Cubs vs. Red Sox, Game 1, 1:05 ET
The Cubs finally clinched their playoff spot, but they still need to figure out which Wild Card spot they will take.
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They also spent a ton of time yesterday afternoon drinking beers and pouring booze on each other.
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You don't really stop the party right away and then travel to Boston in the evening.
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Now you have to play a game at 12 CT.
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I think the Cubs have no shot at winning this one and probably will be unlikely to win either of the games today.
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I'm taking Boston in Game 1 and likely will take them in Game 2 as well.
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Peralta is looking like the guy the Mets tried to trade for.
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In his last 28.2 innings, he has allowed just three earned runs.
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That is a span of five starts, going back to his last start in August.
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Peralta has plenty of experience against the Phillies and has allowed just 28 hits in 124 at-bats.
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Peralta → have → bats
Sanchez has been an elite starter all year and is looking for his 19th win.
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Sanchez → look → win
The total on this game is just 6.5, but I think the under is still probably the correct play.
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The only real question is how long the starters last in this game.
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I'll sprinkle on their moneyline.
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The Braves have nothing left to play for, but neither do the Marlins.
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Atlanta sends out Ray Kerr to the mound, and you have to wonder if he is going to make the postseason roster.
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He has been solid since coming up to the team, with 15.1 innings pitched and just three earned runs allowed.
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Perez has been rocked in the past by the Braves, allowing them to hit .380 against him.
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I'll back the Braves at -125, even if this will be a bullpen game for them.
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Texas is still fighting for a playoff spot.
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They are currently tied with the Astros for first place in the American League West.
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The good news for them is they have Jacob deGrom going, a guy who they brought in specifically for these moments.
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The pitching matchup in this one is fantastic, with Joe Ryan pitching for the Twins.
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I like the Rangers in this one, as deGrom is a big-game pitcher.
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One last game that I like on today's slate is between two teams that have been eliminated.
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The Angels are sending out Reid Detmers to the hill.
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Bryce Miller is solid, but I do think Detmers is the better arm in this one.
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The Mariners lineup may be better, but this is a good chance to take the Angels in the first five innings.
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The Aporia
