MLB Saturday, July 4: Under‑9.5 Run Picks Across Six Games

Baseball handicapper Greg Peterson released his betting selections for Saturday, July 4. He recommends the under‑9.5 run total for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals matchup, noting Braxton Ashcraft’s 3.33 ERA and Zack Littell’s 5.29 ERA. For the Minnesota Twins versus New York Yankees, he also backs the under‑9.5 run line, citing Zeb Matthews’ 4.15 ERA and the Yankees’ recent low scoring. Peterson picks the Cincinnati Reds on the moneyline after Hunter Greene’s rehab start and backs the Houston Astros to win against Tampa Bay, pointing to Astros starter Hunter Brown’s 1.78 ERA. He favors the under‑9 run total in the Philadelphia Phillies versus Kansas City Royals game, highlighting Jesús Luzardo’s solid 3.88 ERA and Michael Wacha’s 3.31 ERA. Finally, he recommends the Miami Marlins on the moneyline against the Oakland Athletics, referencing Sandy Alcantara’s 4.20 ERA. The picks are accompanied by detailed pitcher statistics and recent performance notes for each contest.