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Preview: Rangers at Orioles
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Jul 13, 2018

While the Baltimore Orioles haven't had much reason for optimism all season, the Texas Rangers had to believe getting back to .500 in the near future was a possibility, that is, until the calendar flipped to July. The Rangers hope to put a halt to their recent struggles Friday when they kick off the final leg of their 10-game trek with the first of three contests at Baltimore.

Texas (40-54) fell as many as 17 games below .500 on June 15 before going 11-2 over the rest of the month, but a 2-8 swoon in July has almost erased most of the progress it had made. The Rangers split a series in Detroit to begin its road trip last week, but they were unable to get anything done during a sweep in Boston and find themselves in a spot where they must hope Baltimore's lackluster pitching staff (4.92 team ERA, ranking 28th in the majors) can help an offense that is averaging two runs over the last six contests. The Orioles' miserable season can't end soon enough, as they stand 39 1/2 games out of first place in the American League East and their 26-68 record is the worst in baseball. Baltimore lost for the 16th time in 19 contests Thursday, dropping a 4-2 decision in a make-up game against Philadelphia.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Southwest (Texas), MASN2 (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers LH Cole Hamels (4-8, 4.28 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Alex Cobb (2-11, 6.67)

After working at least five innings in each of his first 17 outings this season, Hamels turned in his shortest start since June 1, 2010 in Saturday's loss at Detroit, surrendering seven runs (three earned) while recording only two outs. The 2008 World Series MVP has struggled as a whole over his last three turns, going 0-2 with an 11.81 ERA. Mark Trumbo is 7-for-20 with three home runs against Hamels, who is 1-4 with a 5.35 ERA in six starts versus Baltimore.

Cobb was tagged for five runs on seven hits - including two homers - over five-plus innings Sunday at Minnesota en route to his fourth straight loss before a blister forced him from the game. The 30-year-old has made only five of his 16 starts at home this season, going 0-4 with a 6.52 ERA at Camden Yards. Shin-Soo Choo (5-for-12, one home run) has thrived while Adrian Beltre (1-for-13) has struggled versus Cobb, who is 1-0 with a 2.91 ERA in five careers starts against Texas.

WALK-OFFS

1. Choo enters this series with a 48-game, on-base streak, tied with Cincinnati's Joey Votto for the second-longest such run in the majors since 2007.

2. Despite watching his 10-game hitting streak come to an end Thursday, Baltimore 2B Jonathan Schoop is batting .378 in July after carrying a .197 average into the month.

3. Texas OF Delino DeShields (neck, shoulder) is expected to be available Friday after he was removed for precautionary reasons Wednesday.

PREDICTION: Rangers 6, Orioles 5
 

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Texas

Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Rangers are 7-15 in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Rangers are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. American League East.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 road games.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
Rangers are 13-3 in Hamels' last 16 Friday starts.
Rangers are 33-12 in Hamels' last 45 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Rangers are 20-9 in Hamels' last 29 starts during game 1 of a series.
Rangers are 6-13 in Hamels' last 19 starts on grass.
Rangers are 6-14 in Hamels' last 20 starts.
Rangers are 2-8 in Hamels' last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 1-5 in Hamels' last 6 starts vs. American League East.

Baltimore

Orioles are 21-43 in their last 64 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 16-38 in their last 54 home games.
Orioles are 11-29 in their last 40 during game 1 of a series.
Orioles are 3-8 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Orioles are 28-76 in their last 104 games on grass.
Orioles are 7-20 in their last 27 vs. American League West.
Orioles are 8-23 in their last 31 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 14-41 in their last 55 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Orioles are 18-53 in their last 71 games following a loss.
Orioles are 13-40 in their last 53 overall.
Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Orioles are 1-5 in their last 6 Friday games.
Orioles are 1-7 in their last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Orioles are 1-10 in their last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 1-4 in Cobbs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Orioles are 3-12 in Cobbs last 15 starts on grass.
Orioles are 3-13 in Cobbs last 16 starts.
Orioles are 1-7 in Cobbs last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 0-5 in Cobbs last 5 home starts.
Orioles are 0-7 in Cobbs last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.

OU Trends
Texas

Under is 5-0 in Rangers last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 5-1-1 in Rangers last 7 games following an off day.
Under is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 overall.
Under is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 15-5-2 in Rangers last 22 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 Friday games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 21-8-2 in Rangers last 31 road games.
Over is 10-4-1 in Rangers last 15 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Rangers last 8 games following a loss.
Over is 11-5-1 in Rangers last 17 vs. American League East.
Under is 4-0-2 in Hamels' last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-1 in Hamels' last 7 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 5-1-1 in Hamels' last 7 Friday starts.
Under is 12-3-2 in Hamels' last 17 road starts.
Under is 7-2-2 in Hamels' last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Hamels' last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-3-1 in Hamels' last 12 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-2-1 in Hamels' last 8 starts on grass.
Under is 5-2-1 in Hamels' last 8 starts overall.
Under is 9-4-1 in Hamels' last 14 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Baltimore

Over is 2-0-2 in Orioles last 4 overall.
Over is 2-0-2 in Orioles last 4 on grass.
Over is 2-0-2 in Orioles last 4 home games.
Over is 2-0-2 in Orioles last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 3-0-1 in Orioles last 4 vs. American League West.
Under is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 Friday games.
Under is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 12-3 in Orioles last 15 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 19-6-1 in Orioles last 26 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 19-6-1 in Orioles last 26 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Orioles last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Orioles last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 3-1-2 in Orioles last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-4 in Orioles last 13 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Cobbs last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Cobbs last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 4-1 in Cobbs last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Cobbs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Cobbs last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Rangers are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings.
Rangers are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Baltimore.

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Preview: Brewers at Pirates
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Jul 13, 2018

If the Milwaukee Brewers don’t end up winning the National League Central, their performance within the division might end up being to blame. The Brewers will try to reverse their struggles against division rivals when they continue a five-game road series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.

The Pirates beat the Brewers 6-3 in Thursday’s series opener, improving to 4-2 against first-place Milwaukee this season. Pittsburgh has won four of five following a five-game skid with each win coming by three runs or fewer. The Brewers dropped to 19-21 within the division and saw their lead over the Chicago Cubs shrink to one game. Milwaukee has dropped three of four on its current road trip.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, Dish455 (Milwaukee), FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee), AT&T SportsNet - Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Junior Guerra (6-5, 2.79 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Nick Kingham (3-4, 4.26)

The late-blooming Guerra has returned to the strong form he displayed in 2016. The 33-year-old Venezuelan has won his last three starts and allowed only one run over 11 innings across his last two outings. Guerra is 1-1 with a 3.44 ERA in eight games (six starts) against the Pirates, who tagged him for five runs in five innings in a loss May 4 in Milwaukee.

Kingham came back from his worst outing of the season to shut down Philadelphia on Sunday. The 26-year-old rookie held the Phillies to one run and four hits over six innings to earn his first win since May 4 at Milwaukee. Kingham won his first start against the Brewers despite allowing four runs - and two home runs - in 5 1/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates CF Starling Marte, who is 7-for-14 versus Guerra, is 14-for-31 with seven RBIs during an eight-game hitting streak.

2. Milwaukee All-Star 1B Jesus Aguilar hit his NL-leading 24th home run Thursday and is 10-for-27 with three doubles, five homers, and 12 RBIs over his past seven games.

3. The Pirates have 11 stolen bases in their last six games and have been successful in 18 of their last 20 steal attempts.

PREDICTION: Brewers 6, Pirates 4
 

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Milwaukee

Brewers are 5-0 in their last 5 Friday games.
Brewers are 22-8 in their last 30 during game 2 of a series.
Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Brewers are 47-19 in their last 66 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 36-15 in their last 51 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. National League Central.
Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 road games.
Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 4-0 in Guerras last 4 starts.
Brewers are 4-0 in Guerras last 4 starts on grass.
Brewers are 5-1 in Guerras last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Brewers are 4-1 in Guerras last 5 Friday starts.
Brewers are 18-5 in Guerras last 23 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 20-6 in Guerras last 26 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 5-2 in Guerras last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 1-6 in Guerras last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. National League Central.
Pirates are 5-13 in their last 18 games following a win.
Pirates are 2-7 in their last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 0-7 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Pirates are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 1-4 in Kinghams last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Pirates are 1-5 in Kinghams last 6 starts.
Pirates are 1-5 in Kinghams last 6 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Milwaukee

Over is 5-0-1 in Brewers last 6 vs. National League Central.
Over is 6-1-1 in Brewers last 8 road games.
Over is 6-1-1 in Brewers last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1-1 in Brewers last 6 Friday games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Brewers last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 8-3-1 in Brewers last 12 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 31-12 in Brewers last 43 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 48-21-2 in Brewers last 71 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 55-25-1 in Brewers last 81 games following a loss.
Under is 44-20-1 in Brewers last 65 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 14-1-2 in Guerras last 17 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 7-1-1 in Guerras last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Guerras last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Guerras last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 4-1 in Guerras last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 16-5 in Guerras last 21 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 18-7-1 in Guerras last 26 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Guerras last 10 Friday starts.
Under is 14-6-1 in Guerras last 21 starts on grass.
Under is 14-6-1 in Guerras last 21 starts overall.
Under is 15-7 in Guerras last 22 starts vs. National League Central.

Pittsburgh

Under is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2-1 in Pirates last 8 Friday games.
Under is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 39-17-1 in Pirates last 57 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 34-16-3 in Pirates last 53 vs. National League Central.

Head to Head

Under is 10-2-1 in the last 13 meetings in Pittsburgh.
Under is 5-1 in Guerras last 6 starts vs. Pirates.
Under is 19-6-3 in the last 28 meetings.
Brewers are 3-7 in the last 10 meetings in Pittsburgh.
Brewers are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Kerwin Danley

Road team is 4-0 in Danleys last 4 Friday games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
Over is 4-1 in Danleys last 5 Friday games behind home plate.
Over is 4-1-1 in Danleys last 6 games behind home plate.
Under is 5-2-1 in Danleys last 8 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
Road team is 10-4 in Danleys last 14 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 games with Danley behind home plate.
 

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Preview: Blue Jays at Red Sox
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Jul 13, 2018

Perhaps a blowout loss to the hated New York Yankees almost two weeks ago was a good thing for the Boston Red Sox, who haven't had to sweat very much while posting 10 straight victories. The Red Sox attempt to match their longest winning streak since September 15-25, 2016, on Friday when they host the second of four games against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Boston suffered its worst defeat of the season (11-1) on July 1 to fall into a first-place tie in the American League East with the Yankees but hasn't found itself behind the opposition very often since then, trailing in only 10 of a possible 90 innings. Three of those frames came Thursday before Mookie Betts gave the Red Sox the lead for good with a grand slam to cap a five-run fourth inning en route to a 6-4 triumph, maintaining his team's 3 1/2-game division lead. Toronto hasn't had much luck trying to solve Boston of late, dropping six straight and 21 of the last 29 meetings overall since the start of last season. Justin Smoak was unable to homer for the third straight game, but he has knocked in a run in three straight and is batting .409 during a modest six-game hitting streak.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, Sportsnet (Toronto), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays LH Ryan Borucki (0-1, 2.25 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Rick Porcello (11-3, 3.58)

Although Toronto has scored a total of three runs in his three outings, Borucki continued the stellar start to his big-league career while allowing one run across seven innings in Sunday's no-decision versus the New York Yankees. The 24-year-old has logged at least six innings and yielded two runs or fewer in each of his three turns since his promotion from Triple-A Buffalo on June 26. Borucki has never faced Boston and lost his only road start after permitting two runs in six frames at Houston last month.

Porcello matched his win total from 2017 in 14 fewer trips to the mound Sunday at Kansas City, tying a season-high with nine strikeouts despite giving up three runs and nine hits over seven innings. The 2016 AL Cy Young Award winner has only taken two turns at home since the end of May, going 0-1 with a 4.63 ERA in those outings. Porcello's last victory at Fenway Park came May 29 versus the Blue Jays, against whom he allowed three runs (two earned) in 6 2/3 frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Red Sox are only the sixth team in the expansion era (since 1961) to win at least 66 of their first 95 contests.

2. Toronto is 13-23 versus divisional opponents (29-27 against all others), including 4-13 on the road.

3. Boston 1B/DH Steve Pearce was forced from the game Thursday after getting hit by a pitch in the second inning, but he has been ruled day-to-day with a shin contusion.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 5, Blue Jays 4
 

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Toronto

Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games.
Blue Jays are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Blue Jays are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. American League East.

Boston

Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Red Sox are 7-0 in their last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Red Sox are 38-15 in their last 53 overall.
Red Sox are 40-16 in their last 56 vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 55-22 in their last 77 vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 46-19 in their last 65 games following a win.
Red Sox are 36-15 in their last 51 games on grass.
Red Sox are 38-17 in their last 55 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 35-16 in their last 51 home games.
Red Sox are 35-17 in their last 52 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Porcellos last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Porcellos last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Porcellos last 4 starts.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Porcellos last 4 starts on grass.
Red Sox are 10-3 in Porcellos last 13 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 21-7 in Porcellos last 28 starts during game 2 of a series.
Red Sox are 6-2 in Porcellos last 8 home starts.
Red Sox are 8-3 in Porcellos last 11 starts vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 5-2 in Porcellos last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 9-4 in Porcellos last 13 starts with 4 days of rest.

OU Trends
Toronto

Over is 6-0 in Blue Jays last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 Friday games.
Under is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 19-7 in Blue Jays last 26 on grass.
Under is 8-3 in Blue Jays last 11 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Blue Jays last 7 road games.
Under is 5-2 in Blue Jays last 7 games following a loss.
Under is 9-4 in Blue Jays last 13 vs. American League East.

Boston

Over is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 9-2-1 in Red Sox last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-2 in Red Sox last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-2 in Red Sox last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 11-4-1 in Red Sox last 16 home games.
Over is 8-3 in Red Sox last 11 vs. American League East.
Over is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 games following a win.
Over is 5-0 in Porcellos last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Porcellos last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 3-0-1 in Porcellos last 4 starts vs. American League East.
Over is 5-0 in Porcellos last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1-1 in Porcellos last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 6-1 in Porcellos last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 5-1-1 in Porcellos last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 9-2-1 in Porcellos last 12 starts overall.
Over is 8-2-1 in Porcellos last 11 starts on grass.
Over is 3-1-1 in Porcellos last 5 home starts.
Over is 11-4-2 in Porcellos last 17 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Over is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings in Boston.
Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Red Sox are 6-1 in Porcellos last 7 home starts vs. Blue Jays.
Blue Jays are 7-20 in the last 27 meetings.
Blue Jays are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in Boston.

Umpire Trends - Brian Gorman

Red Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 games with Gorman behind home plate.
Road team is 6-1 in Gormans last 7 Friday games behind home plate vs. Boston.
Under is 5-1 in Gormans last 6 games behind home plate.
Under is 9-2 in Gormans last 11 games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
Road team is 4-1 in Gormans last 5 Friday games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in Gormans last 5 games behind home plate vs. Boston.
Home team is 7-2 in Gormans last 9 games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
Over is 6-2-2 in Gormans last 10 Friday games behind home plate.
Under is 5-2 in Gormans last 7 games behind home plate vs. Boston.
Blue Jays are 8-21 in their last 29 games with Gorman behind home plate.
 

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Preview: Nationals at Mets
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Jul 13, 2018

Noah Syndergaard will make his first start in seven weeks when the last-place New York Mets host the Washington Nationals on Friday for the second of a four-game series between National League East rivals. The 25-year-old won four of his first five decisions this season before suffering a strained ligament in his right index finger and hopes to help the Mets even the series after a 5-4 loss on Thursday night.

Asdrubal Cabrera had a pair of hits, including a solo homer, for New York in the series opener and boasts a team-high 52 RBIs - the most of his career before the All-Star break - for the Mets, who are 5-6 in their last 11. Right-hander Tanner Roark looks to turn his season around and improve on his 7-2 career record (3.09 ERA) against New York when he gets the start Friday, but he has struggled mightily with just one victory since April. Washington (47-46) moved back over the .500 mark with Thursday’s victory as Bryce Harper launched his team-best 23rd homer of the campaign, while Anthony Rendon belted a pair to give him three in his last three contests. Rendon is 7-for-21 during a five-game hitting streak with seven RBIs to raise his batting average to .285.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN (Washington), SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Tanner Roark (3-11, 4.76 ERA) vs. Mets RH Noah Syndergaard (4-1, 3.06)

Roark is winless in his last six starts, watching his ERA increase 1.2 runs in the process while allowing 48 hits over 31 1/3 innings. The 31-year-old Illinois product has given up 13 runs on 20 hits across 11 innings in two July outings but has been much better on the road (3.63 ERA) than at home (5.98) in 2018. Brandon Nimmo is 2-for-3 with a homer versus Roark, who has yielded seven runs over 12 innings in two no-decisions against the Mets this year.

Syndergaard is expected to make his first start since May 25 after getting through a bullpen session Wednesday with no issues. The native Texan posted seven quality starts in his first 11 trips to the mound this season before going down with the injury and has yielded three or fewer runs in his last 10 outings. Rendon is 7-for-20 with a homer and five RBIs against Syndergaard, who is 2-4 with a 3.53 ERA in 10 career starts versus Washington.

WALK-OFFS

1. Washington’s rookie OF Juan Soto had two singles Thursday and owns multiple hits in four of his last eight contests.

2. New York OF/3B Jose Bautista belted his seventh homer in the opener while registering the 1,000th walk in his career.

3. Nationals OF Adam Eaton, who was rested Thursday against a left-handed starter, is 6-for-11 over his last three games.

PREDICTION: Mets 5, Nationals 3
 

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Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League East.
Nationals are 20-7 in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Nationals are 7-15 in their last 22 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 3-10 in their last 13 road games.
Nationals are 2-7 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 2-9 in their last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 2-9 in their last 11 games following a win.
Nationals are 1-8 in their last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 1-9 in their last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 21-10 in Roarks last 31 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 2-6 in Roarks last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.
Nationals are 2-6 in Roarks last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 5-16 in Roarks last 21 starts with 4 days of rest.
Nationals are 1-4 in Roarks last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 1-4 in Roarks last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 1-5 in Roarks last 6 Friday starts.
Nationals are 0-4 in Roarks last 4 road starts.
Nationals are 0-4 in Roarks last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Nationals are 0-4 in Roarks last 4 starts vs. National League East.
Nationals are 0-6 in Roarks last 6 starts.
Nationals are 0-5 in Roarks last 5 starts on grass.

NY Mets

Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 17-35 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Mets are 17-36 in their last 53 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 20-45 in their last 65 overall.
Mets are 19-44 in their last 63 games on grass.
Mets are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. National League East.
Mets are 5-12 in their last 17 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 27-65 in their last 92 vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 8-20 in their last 28 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 5-13 in their last 18 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Mets are 8-22 in their last 30 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 7-20 in their last 27 games following a loss.
Mets are 6-20 in their last 26 home games.
Mets are 5-21 in their last 26 during game 2 of a series.
Mets are 1-6 in their last 7 Friday games.
Mets are 5-2 in Syndergaards last 7 home starts.
Mets are 14-6 in Syndergaards last 20 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Mets are 7-3 in Syndergaards last 10 starts during game 2 of a series.
Mets are 1-4 in Syndergaards last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Mets are 1-5 in Syndergaards last 6 Friday starts.

OU Trends
Washington

Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 Friday games.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 vs. National League East.
Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 21-6 in Nationals last 27 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 29-11 in Nationals last 40 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 39-15-3 in Nationals last 57 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 41-16-3 in Nationals last 60 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 47-19-6 in Nationals last 72 road games.
Under is 43-20-4 in Nationals last 67 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 50-24-5 in Nationals last 79 games following a win.
Under is 35-17 in Nationals last 52 on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Roarks last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 6-1 in Roarks last 7 road starts.
Under is 8-2-3 in Roarks last 13 Friday starts.
Over is 4-1 in Roarks last 5 starts overall.
Under is 9-3 in Roarks last 12 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 19-7-1 in Roarks last 27 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 8-3-1 in Roarks last 12 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 20-8-1 in Roarks last 29 starts on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Roarks last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

NY Mets

Under is 4-0-1 in Mets last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0-1 in Mets last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0-1 in Mets last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 8-3 in Mets last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 15-6 in Mets last 21 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 11-5-1 in Mets last 17 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 15-7-1 in Mets last 23 vs. National League East.
Under is 9-1-1 in Syndergaards last 11 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-1-2 in Syndergaards last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Syndergaards last 6 Friday starts.
Under is 5-1 in Syndergaards last 6 home starts.
Under is 5-1-2 in Syndergaards last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 14-3-2 in Syndergaards last 19 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Syndergaards last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-1-1 in Syndergaards last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1-1 in Syndergaards last 6 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0 in Syndergaards last 5 home starts vs. Nationals.
Over is 3-0-1 in Roarks last 4 starts vs. Mets.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts vs. Nationals.
Nationals are 50-17 in the last 67 meetings in New York.
Mets are 1-4 in Syndergaards last 5 home starts vs. Nationals.
Mets are 1-5 in Syndergaards last 6 starts vs. Nationals.

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Preview: Phillies at Marlins
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Jul 12, 2018

The Philadelphia Phillies rebounded from being shut out in their previous encounter to record their 11th win in 15 outings and regain sole possession of first place in the National League East. The Phillies (52-40) look to bolster their position atop the division Friday when they visit their third city in as many nights to open a three-game series against the Miami Marlins (39-56).

Jorge Alfaro went deep and drove in three runs in Philadelphia's 5-4 victory over Baltimore on Thursday and went 8-for-18 with two homers, four RBIs and as many runs scored versus Miami this season. For all of their unexpected success this season, the Phillies are only 17-19 against NL East representatives and 3-3 versus the Marlins. Miami recorded its second extra-inning victory in three outings as it improved to 3-1 in its last four with a 5-4 triumph in 12 frames over NL Central-leading Milwaukee on Wednesday. Starlin Castro had a walk-off single in that tilt and is 6-for-16 with three doubles and four runs scored in six meetings versus Philadelphia this season.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, NBC 10 (Philadelphia), FS Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Jake Arrieta (6-6, 3.47 ERA) vs. Marlins LH Wei-Yin Chen (2-6, 6.14)

Arrieta collected his first win since May 29 on Saturday after allowing two runs and striking out eight in a 3-2 victory at Pittsburgh. The 2015 NL Cy Young Award winner worked seven innings for the first time since that May 29 outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Arrieta struggled in a pair of outings versus Miami this season, allowing three runs in four innings of a no-decision April 8 before doubling that run total on eight hits in 3 2/3 frames of an 8-4 setback April 30.

Chen hopes a bit of home cooking will feed his success, as he sports a 1.89 ERA and 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings in six starts at Marlins Park as opposed to a ghastly 10.47 ERA on the road. The 32-year-old Taiwan native was gouged for seven runs on as many hits in 4 1/3 innings at Washington on Saturday to fall to 0-3 in his last four starts. Maikel Franco (7-for-16, two home runs), Odubel Herrera (4-for-10) and Cesar Hernandez (5-for-15) have flustered Chen, who is 1-3 with a 4.02 ERA in six career appearances versus the Phillies.

WALK-OFFS

1. Miami rookie 3B Brian Anderson has two homers, five RBIs and four runs scored during his six-game hitting streak.

2. Hernandez has five hits in his last two contests after going 2-for-15 in his previous five.

3. Marlins 1B Justin Bour had four hits and three RBIs in his last three games after going 5-for-30 with 11 strikeouts in his previous eight.

PREDICTION: Marlins 4, Phillies 2
 

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Philadelphia

Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Phillies are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win.
Phillies are 9-3 in their last 12 overall.
Phillies are 9-3 in their last 12 games on grass.
Phillies are 24-9 in their last 33 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 8-3 in their last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 9-4 in their last 13 road games.
Phillies are 2-8 in their last 10 Friday games.
Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Phillies are 5-1 in Arrietas last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 2-5 in Arrietas last 7 road starts.
Phillies are 1-5 in Arrietas last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Miami

Marlins are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 9-2 in their last 11 during game 1 of a series.
Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 7-3 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Marlins are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 10-23 in their last 33 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 3-10 in their last 13 games following an off day.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League East.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
Marlins are 12-4 in Chens last 16 home starts.
Marlins are 7-3 in Chens last 10 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 2-6 in Chens last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Marlins are 1-5 in Chens last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 0-5 in Chens last 5 starts vs. National League East.
Marlins are 0-5 in Chens last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Philadelphia

Over is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 Friday games.
Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-1-1 in Phillies last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 5-1-1 in Phillies last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1-1 in Phillies last 7 road games.
Under is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 vs. National League East.
Under is 5-1-1 in Phillies last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1-1 in Phillies last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 15-5-1 in Phillies last 21 overall.
Under is 15-5-1 in Phillies last 21 on grass.
Under is 6-2 in Phillies last 8 games following a win.
Under is 45-22-11 in Phillies last 78 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Arrietas last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Arrietas last 4 starts overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 5-2-1 in Arrietas last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 5-2-1 in Arrietas last 8 road starts.

Miami

Under is 4-0-2 in Marlins last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Marlins last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 18-7-2 in Marlins last 27 games following a win.
Over is 10-4 in Marlins last 14 games following an off day.
Under is 5-2-1 in Marlins last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Marlins last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 10-4 in Marlins last 14 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 6-1 in Chens last 7 home starts.
Over is 5-1 in Chens last 6 Friday starts.
Over is 5-1 in Chens last 6 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 4-1 in Chens last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Miami.
Phillies are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.

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Preview: Yankees at Indians
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Jul 13, 2018

The New York Yankees hope to continue their torrid power surge when they visit the American League Central-leading Cleveland Indians on Friday night for the second of a four-game series. The Yankees belted three homers - two from Brett Gardner - in Thursday’s 7-4 triumph and own 26 in 12 contests this month to increase their season total to 157 - 26 more than any other team in the majors.

Didi Gregorius hit the other longball for New York on Thursday - only his second in the last 26 games after launching 14 in his first 61 outings this season, and extended his hitting streak to seven contests. Domingo German will try to match his performance against the Indians on May 6 when he struck out nine over six hitless innings, while Cleveland counters with impressive rookie Shane Bieber. The Indians own a comfortable 7 1/2-game lead atop the AL Central but have dropped five of their last six and allowed 37 runs during that stretch. Jose Ramirez belted his 28th homer in the series opener for Cleveland to tie Boston’s J.D. Martinez for the major-league lead.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, YES (New York), SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Domingo German (2-4, 5.06 ERA) vs. Indians RH Shane Bieber (4-1, 3.47)

German has posted four quality starts in his last six chances and is 2-0 with a 4.59 ERA over his last seven outings after starting the season 0-4 with a 5.44 mark. The 25-year-old Dominican held Toronto to one run on four hits and two walks across six innings with five strikeouts Sunday but was not involved in the decision as the Yankees won 2-1. Yonder Alonso is the only Cleveland player with a hit against German in his career.

Bieber suffered his first major-league defeat Sunday when he permitted four runs on eight hits over six innings in a 6-0 setback against Oakland. The 23-year-old Californian had won four consecutive starts before that outing, yielding six runs on 29 hits over 24 2/3 frames with 23 strikeouts. Bieber, who has managed to thrive despite allowing opponents to bat .304 against him overall, is 2-1 with a 2.41 ERA in his first three big-league starts at home.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cleveland SS Francisco Lindor boasts 25 homers, which is the most by a shortstop in the first half since Alex Rodriguez hit 27 in 2002.

2. New York OF Aaron Judge has hit safely in seven straight contests (9-for-29) but is without a homer in his past six outings.

3. Indians DH Edwin Encarnacion snapped a nine-game homer drought with a solo blast in Thursday’s setback.

PREDICTION: Indians 6, Yankees 4
 

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NY Yankees

Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Yankees are 20-6 in their last 26 vs. American League Central.
Yankees are 48-18 in their last 66 games on grass.
Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 road games.
Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 Friday games.
Yankees are 43-18 in their last 61 vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 52-22 in their last 74 overall.
Yankees are 36-16 in their last 52 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 18-8 in their last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Yankees are 37-17 in their last 54 during game 2 of a series.
Yankees are 38-18 in their last 56 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 4-0 in Germans last 4 starts on grass.
Yankees are 5-1 in Germans last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Yankees are 5-1 in Germans last 6 starts.

Cleveland

Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Indians are 62-28 in their last 90 home games.
Indians are 41-19 in their last 60 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 52-25 in their last 77 Friday games.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
Indians are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
Indians are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. American League East.
Indians are 5-1 in Biebers last 6 starts.
Indians are 5-1 in Biebers last 6 starts on grass.

OU Trends
NY Yankees

Over is 3-0-1 in Yankees last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 8-0 in Yankees last 8 Friday games.
Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Yankees last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 vs. American League Central.
Under is 20-5-1 in Yankees last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 21-6-1 in Yankees last 28 games following a win.
Under is 7-2-1 in Yankees last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 15-5-1 in Yankees last 21 road games.
Under is 26-9-1 in Yankees last 36 overall.
Under is 20-7-1 in Yankees last 28 on grass.
Under is 22-8-2 in Yankees last 32 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-4-1 in Yankees last 15 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 16-7-1 in Yankees last 24 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Germans last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Germans last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Germans last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 6-2 in Germans last 8 starts overall.

Cleveland

Over is 4-0 in Indians last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Indians last 4 on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Indians last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-0-1 in Indians last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-1 in Indians last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 5-1 in Indians last 6 vs. American League East.
Over is 22-5-2 in Indians last 29 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 28-7-2 in Indians last 37 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Indians last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 4-1 in Indians last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 8-3 in Indians last 11 Friday games.
Over is 5-2 in Indians last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Head to Head

Yankees are 7-0 in the last 7 meetings.
Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Cleveland.

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Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 games with Morales behind home plate.
Under is 7-2 in Morales' last 9 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Road team is 6-2 in Morales' last 8 games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-2 in Morales' last 7 Friday games behind home plate.
Over is 7-3 in Morales' last 10 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Morales behind home plate.
 

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Preview: Diamondbacks at Braves
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Jul 12, 2018

The Arizona Diamondbacks arrive in Atlanta to open the final series before the All-Star break Friday against the Braves, and will need their bullpen to stabilize after two rough outings in a row. One day after Arizona relievers allowed 14 runs in a blowout loss at Colorado that forced the Diamondbacks to cover 4 2/3 innings with position players pitching, the bullpen gave up three runs late Thursday in a 5-1 defeat - Arizona’s ninth loss in its past 13 games.

One encouraging sign for the Diamondbacks continues to be the resurgence of first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, who collected two more hits Thursday to raise his average to .370 in his past 44 games, as he has lifted his average from .198 to .284. Another hitter on display in the series also is in the midst of a hot streak as Atlanta second baseman Ozzie Albies is batting .418 with four homers and 20 runs scored in his past 20 games, adding 40 points to hit average to .288. The Braves had dropped 11 of their previous 18 games before Albies sparked Wednesday’s 7-5 triumph over Toronto with two homers and four RBIs. Albies first career multi-homer game gives him 20 on the season, and snapped Atlanta’s season-long five-game homerless streak.

TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, FS Arizona, FS South (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Zack Godley (10-6, 4.80 ERA) vs. Braves RH Anibal Sanchez (4-2, 2.72)

Godley makes his 19th start of the season three days after he fired a scoreless 15th inning in Sunday’s 4-3, 16-inning loss to San Diego. The 28-year-old has struggled with control, walking 52 hitters and allowing 12 homers over 99 1/3 innings one season after issuing 53 walks and allowing 15 homers across 155 innings. Godley, who held San Diego to one run on four hits with seven strikeouts to win his last start July 6, is 0-1 in two career starts against Atlanta with 13 earned runs allowed in 11 innings.

Sanchez becomes even more important to Atlanta with every start given injuries to the rotation, and the 34-year-old keeps enjoying a bounce-back campaign. He has limited opponents to two earned runs or fewer in seven of his 10 starts, giving up one run on two hits with one walk and eight strikeouts Saturday in a 5-1 victory at Milwaukee. Sanchez is 4-1 with a 4.47 ERA in eight career games against the Diamondbacks, allowing three earned runs in one inning of a relief stint last season while with Detroit.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Braves are 31-11 when their starting pitcher works at least six innings.

2. The Diamondbacks recalled RHP Matt Koch and RHP Silvino Bracho from Triple-A Reno before Thursday’s game, placing RHP Shelby Miller (right elbow inflammation) and LHP T.J. McFarland (left neck strain) on the disabled list after both were injured Wednesday.

3. The two teams met in Atlanta in the first series after the All-Star break last season as the Braves swept the three-game set while outscoring Arizona 19-9.

PREDICTION: Braves 5, Diamondbacks 2
 

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Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Diamondbacks are 6-1 in their last 7 Friday games.
Diamondbacks are 12-4 in their last 16 road games.
Diamondbacks are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Diamondbacks are 9-3 in their last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 8-3 in their last 11 vs. National League East.
Diamondbacks are 5-11 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 4-9 in their last 13 overall.
Diamondbacks are 4-9 in their last 13 games on grass.
Diamondbacks are 2-5 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 5-14 in their last 19 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 7-22 in their last 29 vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Godleys last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in Godleys last 6 starts.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in Godleys last 6 starts on grass.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in Godleys last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 20-7 in Godleys last 27 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 10-4 in Godleys last 14 starts during game 1 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 5-2 in Godleys last 7 Friday starts.
Diamondbacks are 0-4 in Godleys last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 0-4 in Godleys last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Atlanta

Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Braves are 12-5 in their last 17 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 2-6 in their last 8 overall.
Braves are 2-6 in their last 8 games on grass.
Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 2-10 in their last 12 Friday games.
Braves are 5-0 in Sanchezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 5-0 in Sanchezs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 7-1 in Sanchezs last 8 starts on grass.
Braves are 7-2 in Sanchezs last 9 starts.

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Arizona

Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 11-2-1 in Diamondbacks last 14 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 4-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 4-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 vs. National League East.
Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 8-3-2 in Diamondbacks last 13 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-0-1 in Godleys last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 4-1 in Godleys last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 3-1-1 in Godleys last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 3-1-1 in Godleys last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Godleys last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 3-1-1 in Godleys last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-2-1 in Godleys last 9 road starts.
Over is 3-1-1 in Godleys last 5 starts overall.
Under is 9-3-1 in Godleys last 13 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Godleys last 5 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 9-4-1 in Godleys last 14 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Atlanta

Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-1 in Braves last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 Friday games.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 games following a win.
Under is 3-1-1 in Braves last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-2-1 in Braves last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2-1 in Braves last 8 home games.
Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 13-6-1 in Braves last 20 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Sanchezs last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts overall.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Atlanta.
Diamondbacks are 8-20 in the last 28 meetings in Atlanta.
Diamondbacks are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings.

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Preview: Royals at White Sox
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Jul 12, 2018

The Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox will enter the All-Star break with two of the three worst records in baseball after the conclusion of their three-game series, which begins Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field. Chicago (31-61) has won five of the first seven of 19 meetings this season, part of the reason why it is five games ahead of Kansas City (26-66) in the battle to avoid last place in the American League Central.

The Royals have dropped 11 of their last 12 games after Wednesday's 8-5 loss to Minnesota while the White Sox snapped a six-game slide with a 4-0 victory over St. Louis the same day. There are a handful of players on each team who could be dealt prior to the July 31 trade deadline, but it appears Kansas City third baseman Mike Moustakas will certainly be moved. Moustakas, who has been used at first base recently in an effort to increase his value, has team highs of 19 home runs and 58 RBIs after going deep twice Wednesday as part of a three-hit day. Chicago's James Shields makes what could be one of his final starts in a White Sox uniform and opposes rookie Brad Keller, who had a string of three straight quality starts snapped in his last outing.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FS Kansas City, WGN (Chicago)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Brad Keller (2-3, 2.52 ERA) vs. White Sox RH James Shields (3-10, 4.53)

Keller allowed career highs of four runs and five walks, and six hits while striking out two in 4 2/3 innings of a 15-4 loss to Boston on Saturday in his seventh career start. The Georgian, who turns 23 on July 27, is 1-2 with a 2.82 ERA as a starter and 1-1, 2.01 in 21 relief appearances. In 38 1/3 innings as a starter, Keller has yielded 36 hits and 16 walks with 22 strikeouts.

Shields yielded season highs of eight runs and 10 hits while striking out a season-high nine in 5 2/3 innings of a 12-6 loss at Houston on Saturday. The 36-year-old Californian posted a 3.15 ERA in his previous 10 starts, presenting himself as a potentially attractive pickup for a contender prior to the trade deadline. Moustakas is 6-for-13 with a home run while Lucas Duda -- another player who could be dealt -- has two homers in 12 at-bats versus Shields, who is 8-2 with a 4.18 ERA in 14 starts versus Kansas City after permitting four runs in a 14-7 loss on Opening Day.

WALK-OFFS

1. Royals 2B Whit Merrifield (.302) went 0-for-4 on Wednesday to snap a 12-game hitting streak in which he was 23-for-50.

2. White Sox 1B Jose Abreu (.253, 12 home runs, team-high 51 RBIs), an All-Star for the second time, is 2-for-31 in his last nine games.

3. Kansas City has the worst ERA in the majors at 5.35 with the starters at 5.36 and the relievers at 5.34.

PREDICTION: White Sox 3, Royals 2
 

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Kansas City

Royals are 18-37 in their last 55 road games.
Royals are 16-35 in their last 51 during game 1 of a series.
Royals are 4-9 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Royals are 16-38 in their last 54 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 17-43 in their last 60 games following a loss.
Royals are 14-39 in their last 53 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 7-20 in their last 27 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 6-18 in their last 24 games following an off day.
Royals are 13-41 in their last 54 overall.
Royals are 13-41 in their last 54 games on grass.
Royals are 12-45 in their last 57 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. American League Central.
Royals are 1-6 in their last 7 Friday games.
Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Royals are 1-4 in Kellers last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Royals are 1-4 in Kellers last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 1-5 in Kellers last 6 starts.
Royals are 1-5 in Kellers last 6 starts on grass.

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 28-59 in their last 87 overall.
White Sox are 28-59 in their last 87 games on grass.
White Sox are 22-48 in their last 70 games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 15-36 in their last 51 games following an off day.
White Sox are 8-21 in their last 29 games following a win.
White Sox are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 7-19 in their last 26 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 14-38 in their last 52 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 7-20 in their last 27 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
White Sox are 7-22 in their last 29 during game 1 of a series.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games.
White Sox are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
White Sox are 4-9 in Shields' last 13 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
White Sox are 2-5 in Shields' last 7 starts vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 3-8 in Shields' last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
White Sox are 2-6 in Shields' last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
White Sox are 1-4 in Shields' last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 1-4 in Shields' last 5 starts.
White Sox are 1-4 in Shields' last 5 starts on grass.
White Sox are 1-5 in Shields' last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
White Sox are 1-5 in Shields' last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-5 in Shields' last 6 Friday starts.
White Sox are 0-4 in Shields' last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Kansas City

Over is 5-1 in Royals last 6 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Royals last 6 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Royals last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 16-5-2 in Royals last 23 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 6-2 in Royals last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2 in Royals last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 Friday games.
Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 vs. American League Central.

Chi. White Sox

Over is 13-3-1 in White Sox last 17 Friday games.
Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 games following an off day.
Under is 11-3-1 in White Sox last 15 games following a win.
Over is 12-4 in White Sox last 16 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2-1 in White Sox last 9 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 12-4-1 in White Sox last 17 vs. American League Central.
Over is 13-5 in White Sox last 18 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 15-6 in White Sox last 21 overall.
Over is 15-6 in White Sox last 21 on grass.
Under is 14-6-2 in White Sox last 22 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-0-1 in Shields' last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Shields' last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-0-1 in Shields' last 6 starts vs. American League Central.
Under is 9-1-1 in Shields' last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 8-1 in Shields' last 9 home starts.
Under is 8-2-1 in Shields' last 11 starts on grass.
Under is 8-2-1 in Shields' last 11 starts overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Shields' last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Shields' last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 12-5 in Shields' last 17 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Royals are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings.

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Preview: Tigers at Astros
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Jul 12, 2018

Coming off their first series loss at home in more than two months, the Houston Astros look to head into the All-Star break on a high note when they host the Detroit Tigers on Friday night in the opener of a three-game set. The American League West winners had won six in a row before they were cooled off by division rival Oakland, losing three of four.

The Astros, who demoted reliever Ken Giles to Triple-A on Wednesday, were unable to hold an early four-run lead in Thursday's series finale and were outscored 14-7 in the final two games. “Obviously, we’re disappointed that we lose the series but we get on to the next one,” Houston manager A.J. Hinch told reporters. “Three more before the break, but we got outplayed this series.” Detroit has been outplayed in nearly every series over the past 3 1/2 weeks and opened its six-game road trip by getting swept at Tampa Bay. The Tigers have lost seven of nine overall to fall a season-worst 15 games below .500 and dropped 12 of their last 14 games away from home.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FS Detroit, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers RH Mike Fiers (6-5, 3.65 ERA) vs. Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (6-8, 3.95)

Fiers, who spent the previous 2 1/2 seasons with the Astros and threw a no-hitter for them in 2015, halted a five-start winless drought by limiting Texas to one run and five hits over six innings on Saturday. The 33-year-old has pitched better than the recent results indicated, allowing one run in five of his last eight outings. Fiers was 9-10 in 31 starts at Minute Maid Park in 2016-17.

After a rocky five-start winless stretch, Keuchel has settled into a groove and is 3-0 over his last six outings. The 30-year-old won his second straight start Sunday by going seven strong innings and permitting one run on six hits, marking the fourth time in five turns he yielded two runs or fewer. Nicholas Castellanos is 5-for-14 against Kuechel, who is 3-2 lifetime with a 4.65 ERA versus Detroit.

WALK-OFFS

1. Astros 3B Alex Bregman has hit safely in four straight and 16 of his last 17 games.

2. Tigers closer and RHP Shane Greene (shoulder) will come off the disabled list for the series opener.

3. Astros 2B Jose Altuve takes a nine-game hitting streak into the series.

PREDICTION: Astros 6, Tigers 3
 

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Tigers are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Tigers are 16-35 in their last 51 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 16-35 in their last 51 vs. American League West.
Tigers are 7-16 in their last 23 Friday games.
Tigers are 16-38 in their last 54 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Tigers are 15-36 in their last 51 during game 1 of a series.
Tigers are 21-51 in their last 72 road games.
Tigers are 13-41 in their last 54 vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 5-17 in their last 22 games following a loss.
Tigers are 2-8 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Tigers are 3-13 in their last 16 games on grass.
Tigers are 2-9 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 4-18 in their last 22 overall.
Tigers are 4-1 in Fiers' last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 7-2 in Fiers' last 9 starts.
Tigers are 6-2 in Fiers' last 8 starts on grass.

Houston

Astros are 40-14 in their last 54 vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 19-7 in their last 26 vs. American League Central.
Astros are 39-15 in their last 54 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 26-10 in their last 36 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 40-16 in their last 56 games on grass.
Astros are 59-24 in their last 83 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 7-3 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 41-19 in their last 60 overall.
Astros are 49-23 in their last 72 home games.
Astros are 36-17 in their last 53 during game 1 of a series.
Astros are 40-19 in their last 59 Friday games.
Astros are 35-17 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Astros are 76-37 in their last 113 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 5-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 5-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts.
Astros are 5-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts on grass.
Astros are 16-5 in Keuchels last 21 Friday starts.
Astros are 19-7 in Keuchels last 26 starts with 4 days of rest.
Astros are 19-8 in Keuchels last 27 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 18-8 in Keuchels last 26 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 39-18 in Keuchels last 57 home starts.
Astros are 2-5 in Keuchels last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.

OU Trends
Detroit

Over is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 games following an off day.
Under is 5-0-1 in Tigers last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 12-2 in Tigers last 14 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1-1 in Tigers last 8 on grass.
Under is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1-1 in Tigers last 7 Friday games.
Under is 5-1-1 in Tigers last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1-1 in Tigers last 6 overall.
Under is 4-1-1 in Tigers last 6 vs. American League West.
Under is 20-7 in Tigers last 27 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 22-8 in Tigers last 30 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 22-8 in Tigers last 30 games following a loss.
Under is 43-21-1 in Tigers last 65 road games.
Under is 3-0-1 in Fiers' last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1-2 in Fiers' last 9 starts overall.
Under is 5-1-2 in Fiers' last 8 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Fiers' last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Fiers' last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.

Houston

Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 6-2-1 in Astros last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-2 in Astros last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 Friday games.
Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 home games.
Under is 5-2-1 in Astros last 8 games following a loss.
Over is 10-4 in Astros last 14 vs. American League Central.
Under is 12-5 in Astros last 17 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 23-10 in Astros last 33 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 18-8-2 in Astros last 28 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Keuchels last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Keuchels last 5 Friday starts.
Over is 3-1-1 in Keuchels last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 6-2-1 in Keuchels last 9 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 6-2-1 in Keuchels last 9 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Astros are 5-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts vs. Tigers.
Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Tigers are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Houston.

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Preview: Rays at Twins
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Jul 13, 2018

The Minnesota Twins are trying to keep their playoff hopes alive as they seek an eighth win in nine games Friday against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays, who are struggling away from home. Eddie Rosario belted a two-run homer as the Twins posted a 5-1 victory in Thursday's opener of the four-game series to pull within 7 1/2 games of first-place Cleveland in the American League Central.

Brian Dozier brings a seven-game hitting streak (10-for-27) into Friday's contest while Joe Mauer has hit safely in six straight (11-for-26) for Minnesota, which won for the first time in four outings versus Tampa Bay this season. Former Ray Jake Odorizzi will attempt to keep it going for the Twins when he takes the mound Friday opposite Nathan Eovaldi, who hopes to continue his overpowering stretch for Tampa Bay. The Rays saw their five-game winning streak come to an end in the series opener and are struggling on the road with 15 losses in their last 20 contests. Tampa Bay All-Star catcher Wilson Ramos recorded a pair of hits Thursday and is 7-for-17 over his last four games.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FS Sun (Tampa Bay), FS North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH Nathan Eovaldi (3-3, 3.35 ERA) vs. Twins RH Jake Odorizzi (4-6, 4.28)

Eovaldi has been outstanding in his last three starts - all against National League foes - as he's allowed two runs on 10 hits and three walks while registering 23 strikeouts in 19 innings. The 28-year-old Texan has fanned 44 batters and walked just six over 48 1/3 frames this year but has surrendered nine homers. Dozier is 5-for-11 with a home run and Max Kepler 2-for-4 with a pair of blasts versus Eovaldi, who is 2-2 lifetime with a 4.78 ERA against the Twins.

Odorizzi also has been solid in his last three outings, permitting two runs on 12 hits and eight walks with 22 strikeouts in 17 innings. The 28-year-old native of Illinois, who went 40-37 in five years with the Rays before being traded to Minnesota in the offseason, blanked Baltimore on five hits over six innings to earn his first win since May 8. C.J. Cron is 2-for-4 with a homer against Odorizzi, who will face his former team for the first time.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tampa Bay rookie 1B-OF Jake Bauers is 7-for-18 with three doubles and a homer over his last five games.

2. Twins MGR Paul Molitor needs one victory to pass Billy Gardner (268) for sixth-most in franchise history.

3. The Rays optioned SS Willy Adames to Triple-A Durham and recalled RHP Chih-Wei Hu, who allowed two runs over five innings on Thursday.

PREDICTION: Rays 5, Twins 2
 

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Rays are 7-0 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. American League Central.
Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 9-4 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 5-11 in their last 16 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 Friday games.
Rays are 5-15 in their last 20 road games.
Rays are 5-15 in their last 20 games on grass.
Rays are 3-13 in their last 16 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 2-9 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Rays are 2-5 in Eovaldis last 7 starts.
Rays are 1-4 in Eovaldis last 5 road starts.
Rays are 1-4 in Eovaldis last 5 starts on grass.

Minnesota

Twins are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 5-0 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 8-1 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Twins are 8-1 in their last 9 home games.
Twins are 7-1 in their last 8 overall.
Twins are 7-1 in their last 8 games on grass.
Twins are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a win.
Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Twins are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Twins are 1-7 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Twins are 1-4 in Odorizzis last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 0-4 in Odorizzis last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
Tampa Bay

Under is 6-0 in Rays last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 14-2 in Rays last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 6-1 in Rays last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 13-3 in Rays last 16 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 8-2 in Rays last 10 vs. American League Central.
Under is 8-2-1 in Rays last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 16-4-1 in Rays last 21 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 21-6-1 in Rays last 28 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 19-6-1 in Rays last 26 road games.
Under is 19-6-1 in Rays last 26 on grass.
Under is 9-3 in Rays last 12 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 23-8-1 in Rays last 32 games following a loss.
Under is 14-5 in Rays last 19 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 18-7-1 in Rays last 26 Friday games.
Under is 34-15-2 in Rays last 51 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Eovaldis last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Eovaldis last 6 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Eovaldis last 5 starts overall.

Minnesota

Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 17-6-3 in Twins last 26 Friday games.
Under is 5-1-1 in Odorizzis last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Odorizzis last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Odorizzis last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Odorizzis last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2-1 in Odorizzis last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 22-8 in the last 30 meetings.
Rays are 20-8 in the last 28 meetings in Minnesota.
Rays are 35-17 in the last 52 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Jeff Kellogg

Over is 4-0 in Kelloggs last 4 games behind home plate.
Under is 6-0 in Kelloggs last 6 Friday games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Road team is 8-1 in Kelloggs last 9 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
Home team is 5-1 in Kelloggs last 6 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Kellogg behind home plate.
Under is 8-3 in Kelloggs last 11 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Under is 10-4 in Kelloggs last 14 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
Home team is 9-4 in Kelloggs last 13 games behind home plate.
Rays are 8-20 in their last 28 games with Kellogg behind home plate.
 

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