Stitches’ Baseball Betting Update: Marlins vs. Angels & Phillies Heartbreak

A Note from a Happy Reader

Vince Thomas writes:
"Just writing to give one ‘old’ man’s opinion. Whatever you are compensated for your daily articles falls short of what you deserve! I have resorted to wearing Depends to be prepared to pee my pants from laughter!"

Stitches responds: Well played, Vince! Always better to be safe than sorry. I hear cranberry juice may help with that… and oh, that dry cleaning bill!

Today’s Top Pick: Miami Marlins vs. Los Angeles Angels

Why Sandy Alcantara Is the Play

• Sandy Alcantara (Marlins pitcher) has been airtight lately
• He’s thrown back-to-back shutouts (games where the other team scores zero runs)
• That’s 13 combined innings without allowing a single run!
• The Los Angeles Angels are visiting Miami

The Angels’ Starting Pitcher: Walbert Ureña

• Rookie pitcher (first-year player)
• Record: 7 wins, 7 losses overall
• But on the road: only 1 win, 5 losses
• This is a big red flag for bettors

BETTING RECOMMENDATION
Play $50 on Sandy Alcantara and the Marlins (-154 at FanDuel)
What does -154 mean? See the FAQ below!

Yesterday’s Recap: Phillies vs. Blue Jays

What Happened

• The Philadelphia Phillies fooled around (played carelessly) until the 9th inning
• They lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4
• Zack Wheeler (Phillies ace pitcher) had a rough night:
  • 4 runs allowed
  • 7 hits given up
  • 5 walks (free passes to first base)

The Damage

• This loss brings our running tally to: -665 larrybowas
• "Larrybowas" is Stitches’ fun term for his betting units/losses

Why Trust New York Post Betting?

Meet Stitches

WHAT IS "HANDICAPPING"?
It’s not about disabilities! In betting, it means analyzing games to predict winners — studying stats, pitchers, injuries, weather, and trends to find the best bets.

WHAT DOES "IN THE BLACK" MEAN?
It’s accounting talk for making a profit (black ink = profit, red ink = losses). So Stitches has had two profitable seasons out of five — not easy in sports betting!

Summary

• Today’s Play: Marlins (-154) over Angels — Sandy Alcantara is dealing, Ureña struggles on the road
• Yesterday’s Result: Phillies blew a late lead, Wheeler struggled, adding to the season deficit
• The Source: Stitches has been at this since 2019 with two winning seasons and an NFL title
• Remember: Sports betting is entertainment — never bet more than you can afford to lose!

FAQ: Your Betting Questions Answered

What does -154 mean next to the Marlins?

Simple answer: It’s the moneyline odds.

• The minus sign means the Marlins are the favorites
• You’d need to bet $154 to win $100 (plus get your $154 back = $254 total)
• For a $50 bet: you’d win ~$32.47 profit (plus your $50 back = ~$82.47 total)

What’s a shutout?

When a pitcher (or team) prevents the other side from scoring any runs for the entire game. Think of it like a clean sheet in soccer!

Why does road record matter for pitchers?

Some pitchers pitch great at home but struggle away due to:

• Unfamiliar mounds
• Hostile crowds
• Travel fatigue
• Different ballparks
  Ureña’s 1-5 road record suggests he’s one of those pitchers.

What are "larrybowas"?

Stitches’ playful name for his betting units. Being "-665 larrybowas" means he’s down 665 units on the season. It’s a humorous way to track wins/losses without using real dollar amounts.

Should I bet exactly what Stitches recommends?

No! This is entertainment and opinion, not financial advice.

• Never bet money you can’t afford to lose
• Do your own research
• Set a budget and stick to it
• Remember: even experts lose — Stitches is down 665 units this season!

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