Scratch. Scratch. Scratch.

More scratch-offs at the Kentucky Derby than there are in the garbage pail at the corner 7-Eleven.

Don Reed writes: “Next year they should draw the post positions 10 minutes before the race!” If Kingsbarns makes it to the gate we’ve got a chance.

Two pitchers coming off rough starts look to rebound in Pittsburgh.

The Pirates’ Roansy Contreras allowed four runs in 5 ¹/₃ frames at Tampa Bay.

The Blue Jays Yusei Kikuchi saw five runs score in 4 ¹/₃ at Fenway.

We will take Kikuchi and the visiting Jays for $50.

Cubs win! Cubs win!

Didn’t look good early.

Drew Smyly put a frown on our face. Left after just 3 ¹/₃ with the Fish up
2-0.

But the pen was bullish and Chicago scored three runs in the eighth inning to end our lengthy losing skid. Final 4-2.

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