August 7th 2013, 10:24am, By: Johnny Houston
Game: Tampa Bay Rays ( 66-45 ) @ Arizona Diamondbacks ( 56-55 ) When: Wednesday, August 7th at 11.40 am AEST - Live on FoxSports 3 Market: Rays ($1.81) Vs. Diamondbacks ($2.05) Hd-Hd at Sportbet
Arizona's starter Wade Miley has been impressive. He got the better of Tampa Bay a week ago after allowing only two hits over 6 innings. Arizona went on to win 7-0.
Arizona however are entering this game in a slump. Losing six of their last eight.
Jeremy Hellickson gets the start today for the Rays. He's had ten wins and four losses this season with over 100 stikeouts. He may have struggled last time with Arizona but there should be extra motivation today.
Tampa Bay have fallen a game behind the Boston Red Sox and will be pushing hard to stay in the race. Plus, there will be a big revenge factor here after getting shut out last wednesday.
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Johnny Houston has been part of the Before You Bet team since 2014 and loves nothing more than sweating the early morning action from the US - whether it's NBA, NFL, Golf or even College football and basketball. Johnny has a knack for spotting talent and doesn't mind taking a flier on someone at juicy odds if the value is there!
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