Sure, LeBron James’ Lakers didn’t make the playoffs, but things got considerably worse this week. Word that King James is having trouble recruiting Hollywood as well as NBA talent for his movie, “Space Jam 2.” Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin were contacted but will be unable to participate. However, Stitches’ sources say they are open to starring in the latest remakes of “Dumbo” and “Joker.”
Sometimes the numbers don’t add up. The Tigers, projected to finish last in the AL Central, are 7-3, a half-game up on the Indians, who are in Detroit on Tuesday afternoon. Cleveland ace Corey Kluber is 0-2 and will trade pitches with Jordan Zimmermann, who has allowed one run over 13 ²/₃ innings. But Zim’s career numbers (0-5, 11.08 ERA) facing the Tribe don’t lie. 10 units on the Indians.
If you opted for Texas Tech-Virginia, you missed a good one. Down 3-1 in the seventh inning, the Astros rallied to beat the Yanks 4-3. Altuve took Tanaka deep, the only run he allowed. Verlander (3 runs, 6 innings) not as sharp. W puts us +2 pepitones above water.