When the games on the MLB schedule for Wednesday begin, the A’s and Astros will be preparing for another fun battle in an AL West contest. These teams have split the first two games of this three-game series, but Oakland will go for the series win in the finale tonight. Houston has other plans, as they look to win another thriller against their division rivals. Oakland is in dire need of another win as they chase Los Angeles in the standings, which is why we will bet on them to win this game.
Oakland fighting for first place in the AL West
After leading the West for most of the season, the Athletics have experience a hiccup lately that has dropped them out of first and one-game behind the Angels for the top spot. They will send Drew Pomeranz to the mound tonight to grab the series victory against the Astros at Minute Maid Park. He is making his first start since June 16 for the A’s, which is the same day he broke his hand.
Astros riding high after thrilling win Tuesday night
Chris Carter has 32 home runs this season and each one he hits is more majestic than the last. His 32nd home run came in game two of this series with the A’s in the eighth inning. Houston was trailing 2-1. His blast was a three-run job that gave the Astros a 4-2 win. Brad Peacock will take the mound for the Astros tonight after leaving his last start with discomfort in his throwing arm.
The Athletics cannot afford to lose a series to the struggling Astros, especially since they are only one-game out of first in the AL West. They will look to win the series tonight as we place our wager at SportsBetting.ag. We will bet 10 percent of our bankroll on Oakland as we lay the line of -1.5 (-105) on Wednesday night in Houston.
Chris Wassel
AA, AAS
CURRENTLY
Sports Writer and Journalist
RESIDES IN
Rahway, NJ
EDUCATION
Union County College, Montclair State University
EXPERTISE
Business, Writing, Sports, Food, Grilling, Olympics, Injuries, Politics, and more
Summary
Member of FSWA, FSGA, and a variety of Sports Betting Groups.
Works on injuries for a variety of sites. Edits articles from NASCAR to football and beyond.
Occasionally runs sites like mynhltraderumor.com and Full Press Hockey/Bets.
Does a podcast for Full Press Hockey and a few other sports too.
Experience
Chris Wassel has 20+ years of sports journalistic experience in various disciplines.
His ability to play sports is well documented. Most people in the business just write. However, Chris will race cars and even a super Moto bike from time to time. There is that fitness and hiking/cycling aspect too.
Chris has climbed mountains from Mount Washington to Mount San Jacinto in Palm Springs, California. For those that do not know. Chris also dabbles in food eating contests and challenges. Having a unique background with friends including Joey Chestnut and Casey Webb, Chris has the ability to eat a whole 16-pound turkey or a 32 inch meat lover's pizza.
Since 2013, Chris does focus on things like fitness, fishing, and sports. One would be surprised that Chris runs, hikes, and rock climbs. There are even those occasional mini-triathlons. One truly can pack a lot in a small package. Chris can lift things over his body weight with ease. Also, if there is a NASCAR rain prop, Chris can tell you if there will be a Monday race.
Throughout his career, Chris has worked at a wide range of places from Amazon to USA Today to a variety of rumors and fantasy sports sites.
Finally, Chris has been nominated for quite a few awards from the Fantasy Sports Writers Association for Hockey Writer Of The Year. Also, there have been a number of high-stakes fantasy trophies and rings that Chris sports in his house.
Education
Chris received an Associates from Union Country College for business and accounting. Chris did sports journalism work at Montclair State University covering the hockey, baseball, and football teams.
Quote from Chris Wassel
"Shut up and play.”
Education
1999 Graduate of Union County College
1993 Graduate of Rahway High School
Professional Achievements
Media credentialed member of the New Jersey Devils since 2010
Covered several NHL Drafts including the one day event in Newark in 2013
Been on countless podcasts, TV shows, and more including Sportsnet and even NHL Network