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OC Dooley:“2 UNIT” BASEBALL INTANGIBLE TOTAL (Mets at Reds UNDER 7’ in a 7:10 eastern start-------Harang versus Cueto): For those serious baseball fans who took the time to read this analysis segment you most likely remember not all that long ago when Aaron Harang was the ace of Cincinnati’s pitching staff. Due in part to injuries he has turned into a journeyman in recent campaigns and during the month of August was actually released by Seattle where is combined ERA (5.76) was extremely high. Rather than give up on the remainder of the campaign Harang instructed his agent to find a struggling squad that would give him a chance to still pitch in a major league starting rotation. After the Mets rotation suffered several major injuries including to ace Matt Harvey, there was a vacancy as Harang was brought into to “eat up innings” so to speak. Every appearance for Harang in a New York uniform is critical as the veteran is attempting to prove his worth for a 2014 contract and in the most recent pair of assignments has racked by a grand total of 18 different STRIKEOUT victims. While Harang returns to his professional roots tonight, the start for Cincinnati’s former rotation ace Johnny Cueto is also critical as he attempts to prove his worth for the postseason. Due to back problems Cueto has been on the disabled list three different times. In his latest recovery bout the Reds did not have a chance to send him out on a rehabilitation assignment because the minor league season has concluded. A healthy Cueto would be a huge plus for Cincinnati as rookie starter Tony Cingrani recently was forced out of an appearance due to back spasms. This is an excellent percentage wager as for the entire season to date after three consecutive games against a “divisional” opponent Cincinnati has gone an incredible 11-1 UNDER/HOME
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