As the season prepares to move into its final month, the Braves are still within striking distance in the NL East race. They sit just six games out of first behind the Nationals, who struggled earlier this week. Atlanta needs to win games against lesser teams, especially the Marlins, if they want to compete in the division to finish the season. Miami looks to play the role of spoiler, but Atlanta is our favorite in this contest on Saturday night.
Braves leaning on veteran Harang to get job done
Aaron Harang will be handed the ball on Saturday in hopes of securing a second straight victory for the Braves in this series. He is 10-8 with an ERA of 3.60 this year for Atlanta. After their series opening win on Friday night, the Braves have won three straight and reinforced the notion that the race for the NL East title is not done. They are still breathing down the backs of the Nationals.
Marlins like what they’ve seen so far from Cosart
Jarred Cosart has been impressive since joining the Marlins at the trade deadline from the Astros. He is 2-1 with a 2.08 ERA. The last time he faced Atlanta he as a member of the Astros. He grabbed the win in that game, on June 26, by allowing just one run in seven innings pitched. He will look to dominate the Braves lineup again, this time for the division rival Marlins. He looks to be a mainstay in the Marlins rotation.
As the Braves and Marlins prepare for their NL East battle Saturday night, we will prepare our wager at Bovada.lv, where Atlanta is favored to win this contest. We are going to bet 10 percent of our bankroll on Atlanta and the -135 money line as they take the second game of this series.
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.”