The Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City Royals are favored in their respective Major League Baseball matchups on Friday. "Stitches," a handicapper for the New York Post since 2019, has provided betting picks for the games, favoring the Pirates against the Cincinnati Reds and the Royals over the Colorado Rockies.
For the Pirates' game against the Reds, the recommendation is to bet $100 on the Pirates at -130 odds. In the Royals vs. Rockies game, the suggestion is to wager $50 on the Royals at -110 odds. Michael Wacha is slated to start for the Royals in Colorado.
"Stitches" has a documented history with the New York Post, having also won the publication's NFL Best Bet crown in the previous year. The handicapper's methodology and past performance are highlighted in the context of these selections. Despite recent team performances that have led to consecutive losses in the final inning, the focus remains on the upcoming games and the provided betting strategy.