Hondo tried to wing it last night and ended up doing a split as the Cards rallied in Houston and the Orioles fell short against the Sox to leave the debt holding at 1,875 evanses.

Tonight, Mr. Aitch says Simon has to end Lester’s hex — 20 units on the Birds over the Sawx. Also, 20 units on the ‘Stros to hammer Carpenter.

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David Axelrod, Obama’s top political adviser, says the President is facing a “titanic struggle” in his bid to get reelected. In addition to his sinking approval numbers, the similarities to the sunken ship will be even more striking if he runs up against an iceberg named Hillary in a primary fight.

hondo@nypost.com