Cardinals vs Rangers Game 4 World Series Odds 2011: When you talk about joining names like Reggie Jackson and Babe Ruth in single-game World Series performances, you know you’ve had a special game. That is the case of (2-1) St. Louis Cardinals [+168 ML] slugger Albert Pujols, whose three homeruns and six runs-batted-in helped his team take a 2-1 lead over the hosting (1-2) Texas Rangers [-178 ML] in this year’s 2011 Fall Classic.
Looking to bounce back from a 16-7 pounding, Texas skipper Ron Washington will send LHP Derek Holland (2011 postseason: 1-0, 5.27 ERA in 13.2 IP) to the mound in Game 4. First pitch for this World Series Odds 2011 Game 4 is scheduled for 8:10 PM ET on FOX Sports.
“Now that I'm getting to start, I have a lot more that I want. I really want to win this. I've been there. I got a taste of it, the Giants beat us,” said Holland. “I feel like I've got a lot to prove after what happened last year, but it's obviously not going to take me out of my game or what I have to do for this next start.”
Cardinals’ manager, Tony LaRussa has to be feeling very confident sending hard-throwing right-hander, Edwin Jackson (2011 postseason: 1-0, 5.84 ERA in 12.1 IP) to the hill this evening. As a direct result of this pitching matchup, MLB Odds experts believe that the Cardinals and Rangers will combine to score an OVER/UNDER total of 9½ runs scored.
“He went out there and he tried to be perfect,” said La Russa referring to Jackson's last start. “I think it's a good experience for him, and he'll benefit [in Game 4] because of it.”
My 2011 World Series Picks Game 4: I believe the Rangers will have a bounce back game after being humiliated in front of a sold out Ballpark. I like Holland to come in and set the tone early, but I do have some concerns. By far the biggest, is the way that Ron Washington has overused his pitching staff in this series, especially in the middle to late innings.
I believe that the Rangers will jump out to an early lead tonight, perhaps even in the first inning. But can they hold on to it? If I had to give an answer right now, I would have to say yes. Therefore, I like the Texas Rangers tonight at -165 ML! Get $50 in Free MLB Picks Here!
