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Preview: Royals at Yankees
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Jul 27, 2018

The New York Yankees believe they have picked up two important stretch-run pieces this week, but they have to hope the two roster spots the new arrivals claim won't be those of the players they lost to injury on Thursday. While the Yankees figure out what to do with Aaron Judge and Sonny Gray, they'll try to string together consecutive wins for the first time in over two weeks when they host the Kansas City Royals on Friday for the second contest of their four-game series.

Judge was hit on the right wrist by a pitch in the first inning of Thursday's 7-2 victory over Kansas City, and while he remained in the game for three more frames, he eventually was sent to the hospital, where it was learned he suffered a chip fracture and won't be able to swing a bat in game situations for three weeks. Gray was hurt shortly thereafter, leaving after five innings when he took a comebacker off his right hand, putting another damper on the Yankees' deals that landed J.A. Happ from Toronto earlier in the day and Zach Britton from Baltimore on Tuesday. New York's uneven play of late is another concern, as the club finds itself 4 1/2 games out of first place in the American League East in part because it hasn't won two in a row since July 11 and 12. After beginning the second half of the season with a three-game sweep of Minnesota, Kansas City (31-71) has dropped three of four and hopes to avoid being overtaken by the Orioles (29-74), who own the worst record in the major leagues.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Kansas City, WPIX (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Brad Keller (3-4, 3.20 ERA) vs. Yankees LH CC Sabathia (6-4, 3.51)

Keller notched his first victory in nearly a month Sunday against Minnesota, permitting three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out a season-high eight in seven-plus innings. The 22-year-old has been particularly good at keeping the ball in the park during his rookie campaign, giving up only one homer in nine turns and two in 30 overall appearances. Keller, who has gone 0-3 in four road starts, threw a perfect inning in relief on May 18 in his only career appearance against the Yankees.

Sabathia received an injection in his arthritic right knee over the All-Star break and had his previously scheduled start on Sunday rained out, so he will be taking the mound for the first time in 13 days. The former Cy Young Award winner settled for a no-decision in that July 14 outing at Cleveland, allowing four runs over 5 2/3 innings. Whit Merrifield (4-for-8) is one of the few Royals to have success against Sabathia, who is 21-12 with a 3.15 ERA in 40 career starts versus Kansas City.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yankees 3B Miguel Andujar is batting .500 in six games since the All-Star break.

2. After hitting .158 with two homers and four RBIs in June, Kansas City All-Star C Salvador Perez is batting .273 with five blasts and 17 RBIs this month.

3. New York acquired Happ for INF Brandon Drury and OF Billy McKinney on Thursday afternoon.

PREDICTION: Yankees 6, Royals 2
 

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Kansas City

Royals are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Royals are 17-36 in their last 53 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 16-36 in their last 52 road games.
Royals are 20-45 in their last 65 games following a loss.
Royals are 17-39 in their last 56 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 17-39 in their last 56 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Royals are 14-38 in their last 52 overall.
Royals are 14-38 in their last 52 games on grass.
Royals are 5-14 in their last 19 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 12-42 in their last 54 vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 2-7 in their last 9 Friday games.
Royals are 6-23 in their last 29 vs. American League East.
Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 0-6 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Royals are 2-6 in Kellers last 8 starts.
Royals are 2-6 in Kellers last 8 starts on grass.
Royals are 1-4 in Kellers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 1-5 in Kellers last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 1-5 in Kellers last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 0-4 in Kellers last 4 road starts.

NY Yankees

Yankees are 22-6 in their last 28 vs. American League Central.
Yankees are 54-17 in their last 71 home games.
Yankees are 48-18 in their last 66 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Yankees are 51-21 in their last 72 games on grass.
Yankees are 38-16 in their last 54 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Yankees are 39-18 in their last 57 during game 2 of a series.
Yankees are 56-27 in their last 83 overall.
Yankees are 35-17 in their last 52 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games.
Yankees are 1-7 in their last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a win.
Yankees are 0-6 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 8-1 in Sabathias last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 21-6 in Sabathias last 27 home starts.
Yankees are 5-2 in Sabathias last 7 starts on grass.
Yankees are 12-5 in Sabathias last 17 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 14-6 in Sabathias last 20 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 9-4 in Sabathias last 13 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 42-19 in Sabathias last 61 starts vs. American League Central.
Yankees are 2-5 in Sabathias last 7 Friday starts.
Yankees are 1-5 in Sabathias last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends
Kansas City

Over is 6-0 in Royals last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Royals last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Royals last 6 vs. American League East.
Under is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 overall.
Under is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Royals last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Royals last 9 Friday games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-1 in Royals last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 27-11-3 in Royals last 41 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

NY Yankees

Over is 6-1 in Yankees last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 8-2 in Yankees last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 8-2 in Yankees last 10 Friday games.
Under is 14-4 in Yankees last 18 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 21-6 in Yankees last 27 games following a win.
Under is 16-5 in Yankees last 21 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 18-6 in Yankees last 24 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 6-2-2 in Yankees last 10 on grass.
Under is 24-8-2 in Yankees last 34 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 18-7-3 in Yankees last 28 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-2 in Yankees last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3-1 in Yankees last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 34-15-2 in Yankees last 51 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 33-16-3 in Yankees last 52 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-0 in Sabathias last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 home starts.
Under is 6-1 in Sabathias last 7 starts with 12 or more days of rest.
Over is 4-1-2 in Sabathias last 7 starts vs. American League Central.
Under is 3-1-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 19-7-1 in Sabathias last 27 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 25-10-2 in Sabathias last 37 starts on grass.
Under is 38-16-3 in Sabathias last 57 starts overall.
Under is 31-15-5 in Sabathias last 51 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 6-1 in Sabathias last 7 starts vs. Royals.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in New York.
Yankees are 7-2 in Sabathias last 9 starts vs. Royals.
Royals are 37-81 in the last 118 meetings.
Royals are 16-44 in the last 60 meetings in New York.

Umpire Trends - Lazaro Diaz

Under is 4-0 in Diazs last 4 games behind home plate.
Yankees are 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 starts with Diaz behind home plate.
Over is 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 starts with Diaz behind home plate.
Home team is 5-0 in Diazs last 5 Friday games behind home plate vs. New York.
Road team is 7-1 in Diazs last 8 Friday games behind home plate.
Royals are 12-4 in their last 16 games with Diaz behind home plate.
Over is 3-1-1 in Diazs last 5 Friday games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
Over is 9-4-3 in Diazs last 16 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
Yankees are 3-7 in their last 10 games with Diaz behind home plate.
 

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Preview: Rays at Orioles
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Jul 27, 2018

The Tampa Bay Rays' front office appears to be in selling mode at the non-waiver trade deadline, but the team on the field is more than making due lately with the players that aren't being sent away. The Rays set their sights on a fifth win in six tries Friday, when they visit the Baltimore Orioles for the second contest of their four-game series.

Tampa Bay got a jump on the July 31 trade deadline on Wednesday by dealing starter Nathan Eovaldi to Boston and reliever Matt Andriese to Arizona. The Rays are doing what they can to stay in the American League wild-card race, however, taking two of three from the New York Yankees earlier in the week before edging the Orioles 4-3 in Thursday's series opener. Baltimore's fate this season has long been decided, even though the club only started selling in the last week as it sent four-time All-Star Manny Machado to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the All-Star break and closer Zach Britton to the Yankees on Tuesday. The Orioles have started the second half in much the same way they played during the first, solidifying the worst record in the majors (29-74) by dropping five of six since the Midsummer Classic.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Sun (Tampa Bay), MASN 2 (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH Chris Archer (3-4, 4.30 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Andrew Cashner (2-9, 4.40)

Archer was a bit of a mixed bag in Sunday's no-decision against Miami, fanning a career-high 13 batters for his 28th career double-digit strikeout effort while also yielding four runs - three earned - in six innings. The outing was the first quality start in four tries for the former fifth-round draft pick, who hasn't earned a victory since May 17. Jonathan Schoop (12-for-31, five homers) is one of three Orioles with multiple home runs against Archer, who is 1-1 with a 7.30 ERA in two starts versus Baltimore this season.

Cashner's winless streak reached nine starts despite a solid effort at Toronto on Sunday, when he gave up just one run over 5 2/3 innings in his return from a strained neck that landed him on the disabled list. The 31-year-old has recorded five quality starts during his drought, but he has dropped all four decisions in part because his offense has scored three runs or fewer seven times over that stretch. The first loss of the bunch came at Tampa Bay on May 26, when Cashner was tagged for five runs in as many frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Rays are 20-23 in one-run games, but they improved to 10-4 in their last 14 such contests on Thursday.

2. Schoop, who has homered in four straight contests and five of his last six, is batting .359 during his nine-game hitting streak.

3. Tampa Bay C Michael Perez - one of two players acquired for Andriese - went 1-for-2 with a double in his major-league debut Thursday after spending eight seasons in the minors.

PREDICTION: Rays 5, Orioles 3
 

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Tampa Bay

Rays are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. American League East.
Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 10-3 in their last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Rays are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Rays are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Rays are 7-17 in their last 24 road games.
Rays are 7-17 in their last 24 games on grass.
Rays are 5-15 in their last 20 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 2-7 in their last 9 Friday games.
Rays are 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts.
Rays are 6-2 in Archers last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 4-9 in Archers last 13 Friday starts.
Rays are 3-7 in Archers last 10 starts with 4 days of rest.
Rays are 3-7 in Archers last 10 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 9-23 in Archers last 32 starts vs. American League East.
Rays are 1-4 in Archers last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Rays are 0-4 in Archers last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.

Baltimore

Orioles are 16-35 in their last 51 home games.
Orioles are 31-79 in their last 110 games on grass.
Orioles are 15-40 in their last 55 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 16-43 in their last 59 during game 2 of a series.
Orioles are 16-44 in their last 60 vs. American League East.
Orioles are 16-44 in their last 60 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Orioles are 20-57 in their last 77 games following a loss.
Orioles are 7-21 in their last 28 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 12-40 in their last 52 overall.
Orioles are 14-52 in their last 66 vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 11-44 in their last 55 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 0-4 in their last 4 Friday games.
Orioles are 4-10 in Cashners last 14 starts on grass.
Orioles are 2-6 in Cashners last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.
Orioles are 2-6 in Cashners last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 1-4 in Cashners last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Orioles are 2-8 in Cashners last 10 home starts.
Orioles are 1-4 in Cashners last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Orioles are 1-4 in Cashners last 5 starts.
Orioles are 1-5 in Cashners last 6 starts vs. American League East.
Orioles are 1-6 in Cashners last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
Tampa Bay

Under is 11-2 in Rays last 13 vs. American League East.
Under is 5-1 in Rays last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 7-2 in Rays last 9 Friday games.
Over is 6-2 in Rays last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 18-7-1 in Rays last 26 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 20-8-1 in Rays last 29 road games.
Under is 20-8-1 in Rays last 29 on grass.
Under is 10-4-1 in Rays last 15 games following a win.
Under is 25-12-1 in Rays last 38 overall.
Under is 5-0 in Archers last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-0 in Archers last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-1 in Archers last 6 Friday starts.
Over is 8-3 in Archers last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Archers last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 22-10 in Archers last 32 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 33-16-1 in Archers last 50 starts on grass.

Baltimore

Under is 2-0-2 in Orioles last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-2 in Orioles last 9 Friday games.
Under is 6-2-1 in Orioles last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 3-1-2 in Orioles last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 19-7-3 in Orioles last 29 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 19-8-3 in Orioles last 30 home games.
Under is 7-3-3 in Orioles last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 25-11-2 in Orioles last 38 games following a loss.
Under is 35-16 in Orioles last 51 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-0 in Cashners last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 8-1 in Cashners last 9 starts on grass.
Under is 6-1 in Cashners last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 10-2 in Cashners last 12 starts overall.
Under is 5-1 in Cashners last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Cashners last 6 home starts.
Under is 4-1 in Cashners last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 8-2 in Cashners last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Cashners last 7 starts vs. American League East.

Head to Head

Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Baltimore.
Over is 3-1-1 in Archers last 5 road starts vs. Orioles.
Rays are 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.
Rays are 1-5 in Archers last 6 road starts vs. Orioles.

Umpire Trends - Jansen Visconti

Over is 4-1 in Viscontis last 5 games behind home plate.
 

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Preview: Mets at Pirates
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Jul 27, 2018

The New York Mets matched their second-highest scoring output of the season in the series opener and look for more production from their bats when they visit the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday in the second contest of a four-game set. New York churned out 14 hits in the 12-6 victory while winning its third straight game and falling two runs shy of equaling their top offensive effort of the campaign.

Asdrubal Cabrera homered and drove in four runs while Wilmer Flores also went deep and had three RBIs to highlight the Mets' assault. Cabrera was just 1-for-16 with six strikeouts over the previous four games while Flores homered for the first time since July 9. Pittsburgh committed three errors in the opener while losing its second straight contest on the heels of its a splendid 11-game winning streak. Pirates center fielder Starling Marte (left hand) is in jeopardy of missing his third straight game, while left fielder Corey Dickerson (hamstring) hopes to return after a two-game absence.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), AT&T SportsNet - Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets LH Jason Vargas (2-6, 8.60 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Ivan Nova (6-6, 4.28)

Vargas (calf) is slated to be activated off the 10-day disabled list to make his first start in the majors since June 19. The 35-year-old, who struck out 19 batters in 12 innings while making two rehab starts at Single-A Brooklyn, will be looking to break a three-start losing streak. Vargas is 1-0 with a 9.00 ERA in four career appearances (one start) against Pittsburgh and has struggled with David Freese (6-for-11, one homer).

Nova defeated Cincinnati on Sunday when he gave up two runs and five hits over 6 2/3 innings. The 31-year-old has issued just four walks over 36 innings in his last six outings and has displayed stellar control (19 walks in 19 starts) all season. Nova allowed three runs and five hits over six innings in a no-decision against the Mets on June 27 and stands 1-0 with a 3.18 ERA in five career appearances (four starts).

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates 1B Josh Bell is batting .333 in July despite being 0-for-7 over the past two contests.

2. New York OF Jose Bautista went 2-for-6 with three strikeouts in the opener and has fanned nine times over the past four games.

3. Pittsburgh activated C Francisco Cervelli (concussion) from the 10-day disabled list and optioned C Jacob Stallings to Triple-A Indianapolis.

PREDICTION: Pirates 8, Mets 6
 

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NY Mets

Mets are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 6-2 in their last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 17-35 in their last 52 games on grass.
Mets are 33-73 in their last 106 vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 3-7 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 18-42 in their last 60 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 9-23 in their last 32 games following a win.
Mets are 15-40 in their last 55 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 6-20 in their last 26 during game 2 of a series.
Mets are 2-9 in their last 11 vs. National League Central.
Mets are 2-5 in Vargas' last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 2-8 in Vargas' last 10 starts.
Mets are 2-8 in Vargas' last 10 starts on grass.
Mets are 1-5 in Vargas' last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Mets are 1-6 in Vargas' last 7 road starts.
Mets are 0-4 in Vargas' last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 9-1 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 8-1 in their last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 6-1 in their last 7 home games.
Pirates are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Pirates are 13-3 in their last 16 overall.
Pirates are 13-3 in their last 16 games on grass.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 9-4 in their last 13 Friday games.
Pirates are 3-7 in their last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Pirates are 5-13 in their last 18 vs. National League East.
Pirates are 5-13 in their last 18 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Pirates are 2-7 in their last 9 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 2-7 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 4-1 in Novas last 5 starts.
Pirates are 4-1 in Novas last 5 starts on grass.
Pirates are 7-2 in Novas last 9 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 1-4 in Novas last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Pirates are 1-5 in Novas last 6 Friday starts.
Pirates are 1-7 in Novas last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.
Pirates are 1-10 in Novas last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 0-5 in Novas last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
NY Mets

Over is 5-1 in Mets last 6 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Mets last 6 on grass.
Under is 5-1-1 in Mets last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Mets last 6 games following a win.
Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2-1 in Mets last 9 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Mets last 7 vs. National League Central.
Under is 5-2-1 in Mets last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-0 in Vargas' last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Vargas' last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Pittsburgh

Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 Friday games.
Over is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 vs. National League East.
Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 7-3 in Pirates last 10 games following a loss.
Under is 40-19-1 in Pirates last 60 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-0 in Novas last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Novas last 5 Friday starts.
Under is 4-1 in Novas last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in Novas last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 16-4-1 in Novas last 21 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 19-6-1 in Novas last 26 home starts.
Under is 9-3-1 in Novas last 13 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh.
Over is 9-2-1 in the last 12 meetings.
Mets are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh.

Umpire Trends - Nic Lentz

Road team is 5-0 in Lentzs last 5 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Road team is 4-1 in Lentzs last 5 Friday games behind home plate.
Under is 6-2 in Lentzs last 8 games behind home plate.
Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 games with Lentz behind home plate.
 

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Preview: Indians at Tigers
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Jul 26, 2018

The Cleveland Indians reside comfortably atop the American League Central due in large part to their 28-13 mark against their division representatives. The Indians (55-46) aim to continue their good fortune when they begin a six-game road trip versus a pair of AL Central foes, starting with Friday's opener of a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers (44-60).

Cleveland has won 10 of 13 encounters with Detroit this season, including outscoring the Tigers 18-5 during a four-game sweep from April 9-12 and 26-3 in a three-game sweep from June 22-24. Edwin Encarnacion, who belted a two-run homer off Friday starter Mike Fiers in a 10-0 romp on June 22, had a two-run single in Wednesday's 4-0 victory over red-hot Pittsburgh to improve to 9-for-20 with two homers and eight RBIs during his five-game hitting streak. The Tigers have answered a six-game skid with wins in four of their last seven, including an 8-4 triumph over Kansas City on Wednesday. Victor Martinez worked his way out of a 1-for-23 slump by going 6-for-12 with five RBIs in the series, but is just 7-for-40 versus Cleveland this season.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland), FS Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Carlos Carrasco (12-5, 4.03 RA) vs. Tigers RH Mike Fiers (7-6, 3.49)

Carrasco won his fourth straight trip to the mound on Saturday after allowing two runs on five hits while striking out eight in 6 2/3 innings of a 16-3 romp at Texas. The 31-year-old has pitched well on the road, posting a 5-3 mark with a 3.26 ERA in nine such outings this season. Carrasco has split a pair of decisions against Detroit in 2018, as he scattered three hits during a complete game in a 5-1 victory on April 11 before permitting three runs in 6 2/3 innings of a 6-3 setback on May 14.

Fiers carries a 2-2 mark with a 1.62 ERA in his last five starts heading into what could his final outing for the Tigers prior to Tuesday's trade deadline. The 33-year-old preceded that stretch after yielding four runs -- including two homers -- in five innings of a 10-0 laugher at Cleveland on June 22. Francisco Lindor, who joined Encarnacion in going deep in that tilt, is just 4-for-20 with five strikeouts against Fiers.

WALK-OFFS

1. Detroit RF Nicholas Castellanos, who is batting .298 this season, is hitting just .196 against Cleveland.

2. Four of Lindor's 15 hits against the Tigers in 2018 have left the park.

3. Tigers 3B Jeimer Candelario has hit safely in six of his last seven games, collecting six RBIs and five runs scored in that stretch.

PREDICTION: Indians 6, Tigers 3
 

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Cleveland

Indians are 6-1 in their last 7 road games.
Indians are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 6-1 in their last 7 games following an off day.
Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 49-16 in their last 65 vs. American League Central.
Indians are 61-21 in their last 82 vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 46-21 in their last 67 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 54-25 in their last 79 Friday games.
Indians are 9-2 in Carrascos last 11 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 4-1 in Carrascos last 5 Friday starts.
Indians are 21-6 in Carrascos last 27 starts during game 1 of a series.
Indians are 22-7 in Carrascos last 29 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 21-8 in Carrascos last 29 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 23-9 in Carrascos last 32 starts vs. American League Central.
Indians are 20-8 in Carrascos last 28 starts with 5 days of rest.
Indians are 27-11 in Carrascos last 38 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 36-16 in Carrascos last 52 starts.
Indians are 36-16 in Carrascos last 52 starts on grass.
Indians are 37-18 in Carrascos last 55 road starts.

Detroit

Tigers are 19-39 in their last 58 games following a win.
Tigers are 37-79 in their last 116 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 17-37 in their last 54 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 16-38 in their last 54 during game 1 of a series.
Tigers are 3-8 in their last 11 home games.
Tigers are 8-23 in their last 31 overall.
Tigers are 15-45 in their last 60 vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 6-18 in their last 24 games on grass.
Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games.
Tigers are 2-9 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 0-5 in their last 5 games following an off day.
Tigers are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 8-1 in Fiers' last 9 home starts.
Tigers are 5-1 in Fiers' last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 5-1 in Fiers' last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 4-1 in Fiers' last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Tigers are 4-1 in Fiers' last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
Tigers are 4-1 in Fiers' last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 8-3 in Fiers' last 11 starts.
Tigers are 7-3 in Fiers' last 10 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Cleveland

Over is 5-1 in Indians last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Indians last 6 Friday games.
Over is 5-1 in Indians last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-1-2 in Indians last 7 games following a win.
Over is 6-2 in Indians last 8 vs. American League Central.
Over is 8-3-1 in Indians last 12 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Indians last 7 road games.
Under is 9-4 in Indians last 13 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Carrascos last 4 starts on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Carrascos last 4 starts overall.
Over is 7-1 in Carrascos last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Carrascos last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-2-1 in Carrascos last 9 starts with 5 days of rest.

Detroit

Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 Friday games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Tigers last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 12-3-1 in Tigers last 16 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-2 in Tigers last 7 games following a win.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Tigers last 6 home games.
Under is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 18-6 in Tigers last 24 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 9-4-1 in Tigers last 14 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 9-4 in Tigers last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 15-7-2 in Tigers last 24 overall.
Under is 4-0-1 in Fiers' last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 3-0-1 in Fiers' last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 5-0 in Fiers' last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-0-2 in Fiers' last 7 home starts.
Under is 8-1-2 in Fiers' last 11 starts overall.
Under is 6-1 in Fiers' last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Fiers' last 5 Friday starts.

Head to Head

Indians are 12-2 in Carrascos last 14 starts vs. Tigers.
Indians are 6-1 in Carrascos last 7 road starts vs. Tigers.
Under is 4-1 in Carrascos last 5 road starts vs. Tigers.
Indians are 9-3 in the last 12 meetings in Detroit.
Indians are 40-14 in the last 54 meetings.

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Preview: Nationals at Marlins
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Jul 27, 2018

Washington right-hander Max Scherzer attempts to become the National League's first 14-game winner when the Nationals visit the Miami Marlins on Friday in the second contest of a four-game set. Scherzer will be seeking to match Luis Severino of the New York Yankees for most victories in the majors.

Scherzer also leads the NL with 189 strikeouts as he closes in on 200 for the seventh consecutive season. The Nationals have dominated the Marlins this season and improved to 7-1 against Miami with Thursday's 10-3 victory as shortstop Trea Turner and left fielder Juan Soto both homered to fuel a 13-hit attack. The Marlins have dropped three of their last four games after putting together a modest four-game winning streak. Catcher J.T. Realmuto, who remains the subject of trade rumors, went 3-for-4 in the opener to raise his average to .310.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN (Washington), FS Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Max Scherzer (13-5, 2.43 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Pablo Lopez (2-1, 5.09)

Scherzer has won three straight starts after suffering through an uncustomary stretch in which he went 0-4 over a five-start span. The three-time Cy Young Award winner, who turns 34 on Friday, has struck out 10 or more on 10 occasions this season but hasn't reached double digits in any of his last six outings. Scherzer is 2-0 with a 5.54 ERA versus the Marlins this season and 9-3 with a 3.51 ERA in 16 career starts.

Lopez will be making his fifth big-league start and has pitched six innings in three of the first four. The 22-year-old defeated Tampa Bay on Saturday when he gave up one run and two hits over six innings. Lopez received a no-decision against the Nationals on July 5 when he allowed five runs and five hits over five innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Nationals scratched RHP Stephen Strasburg (neck) from his scheduled Thursday start and placed him on the disabled list. LHP Tommy Milone was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse and pitched five innings in his place.

2. Miami 2B Starlin Castro had two hits in the opener for his 10th multi-hit outing of the month.

3. Washington had nine extra-base hits - five doubles, two triples and two homers - in the opener.

PREDICTION: Nationals 6, Marlins 1
 

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Nationals are 4-9 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 6-14 in their last 20 road games.
Nationals are 3-7 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Nationals are 5-13 in their last 18 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 2-6 in their last 8 Friday games.
Nationals are 3-12 in their last 15 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a win.
Nationals are 2-10 in their last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 5-0 in Scherzers last 5 Friday starts.
Nationals are 9-2 in Scherzers last 11 starts with 4 days of rest.
Nationals are 40-13 in Scherzers last 53 starts vs. National League East.
Nationals are 49-18 in Scherzers last 67 starts on grass.
Nationals are 20-8 in Scherzers last 28 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 49-20 in Scherzers last 69 starts.
Nationals are 37-16 in Scherzers last 53 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Nationals are 36-16 in Scherzers last 52 road starts.
Nationals are 36-16 in Scherzers last 52 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 1-4 in Scherzers last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Miami

Marlins are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Marlins are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 9-2 in their last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Marlins are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 8-20 in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

OU Trends
Washington

Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 vs. National League East.
Under is 23-7 in Nationals last 30 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 41-16-3 in Nationals last 60 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 Friday games.
Under is 45-19-3 in Nationals last 67 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 51-22-6 in Nationals last 79 road games.
Under is 22-10 in Nationals last 32 games following a win.
Under is 15-7 in Nationals last 22 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 17-8 in Nationals last 25 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 33-16 in Nationals last 49 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 33-16-3 in Nationals last 52 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-1-1 in Scherzers last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 17-4-1 in Scherzers last 22 Friday starts.
Under is 6-2 in Scherzers last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 6-2-1 in Scherzers last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-3 in Scherzers last 11 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 18-7-1 in Scherzers last 26 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 5-2 in Scherzers last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 5-2 in Scherzers last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-3 in Scherzers last 10 starts overall.
Under is 9-4-1 in Scherzers last 14 road starts.

Miami

Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 overall.
Over is 5-0 in Marlins last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 home games.
Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 vs. National League East.
Over is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 games following a loss.
Over is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.

Head to Head

Nationals are 7-0 in the last 7 meetings in Miami.
Nationals are 4-0 in Scherzers last 4 starts vs. Marlins.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 4-1 in Scherzers last 5 road starts vs. Marlins.
Over is 4-1 in Scherzers last 5 starts vs. Marlins.
Nationals are 22-7 in the last 29 meetings.
Under is 18-7-2 in the last 27 meetings in Miami.

Umpire Trends - Chris Segal

Nationals are 4-0 in Scherzers last 4 starts with Segal behind home plate.
Nationals are 7-0 in their last 7 games with Segal behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in Segals last 5 Friday games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in Segals last 5 games behind home plate.
Under is 6-2-1 in Segals last 9 games behind home plate.
 

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Preview: Phillies at Reds
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Jul 27, 2018

Philadelphia slugger Rhys Hoskins looks to continue his impressive power display when the Phillies host the Cincinnati Reds on Friday in the second contest of a four-game set. Hoskins went deep twice in Thursday's 9-4 victory over the Reds and has launched six shots over the past six games.

The splurge has increased Hoskins' output to 20 homers and 67 RBIs as he thrives in his first full major-league campaign. Third baseman Maikel Franco and right fielder Nick Williams also smacked two homers apiece in the opener, and the Phillies tied a franchise record with seven overall blasts while winning its third straight and for the fifth time in their past seven outings. Cincinnati has its own lava-hot player in third baseman Eugenio Suarez, who has homered in four consecutive games and will be attempting to match the franchise mark held by Jay Bruce (2016). The Reds have dropped six of their last eight contests and allowed 46 runs in the six setbacks.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia, FS Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Nick Pivetta (6-8, 4.69 ERA) vs. Reds RH Anthony DeSclafani (4-3, 5.40)

Pivetta lost to San Diego on Sunday despite striking out nine in 5 1/3 innings as he gave up six runs (four earned) and eight hits. The 25-year-old has dropped six of his last eight decisions after going 4-2 with a 3.23 ERA through his first 10 starts. Pivetta allowed two runs on five hits and struck out seven in seven innings in a no-decision on April 11 in his first career outing versus the Reds.

DeSclafani has dropped his last two starts while giving up nine runs and 11 hits over 7 2/3 innings during the span. The 28-year-old served up two homers in each of the setbacks and has allowed 14 in just 48 1/3 innings over nine starts. DeSclafani is 3-1 with a 5.21 ERA in four career appearances (three starts) against the Phillies but hasn't faced them since a victory on June 9, 2015.

WALK-OFFS

1. Reds RF Jesse Winker (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day disabled list and will require season-ending surgery, OF Mason Williams was recalled from Triple-A Louisville and INF Alex Blandino (knee) was transferred to the 60-day DL.

2. Williams went 4-for-5 in the opener and is 10-for-23 over the past five games.

3. Cincinnati 1B Joey Votto went 2-for-4 on Thursday after being 1-for-14 over the previous six contests.

PREDICTION: Phillies 7, Reds 6
 

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Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 10-1 in Pivettas last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Phillies are 5-1 in Pivettas last 6 starts vs. National League Central.
Phillies are 4-1 in Pivettas last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 6-2 in Pivettas last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.
Phillies are 3-7 in Pivettas last 10 starts.
Phillies are 3-7 in Pivettas last 10 starts on grass.
Phillies are 3-7 in Pivettas last 10 Friday starts.
Phillies are 1-6 in Pivettas last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 0-4 in Pivettas last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.

Cincinnati

Reds are 9-4 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 15-31 in their last 46 vs. National League East.
Reds are 27-57 in their last 84 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Reds are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Reds are 2-5 in their last 7 home games.
Reds are 2-6 in their last 8 overall.
Reds are 2-6 in their last 8 games on grass.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 13-6 in DeSclafanis last 19 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Reds are 2-6 in DeSclafanis last 8 home starts.
Reds are 1-4 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts.
Reds are 1-4 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts on grass.
Reds are 2-11 in DeSclafanis last 13 starts during game 2 of a series.

OU Trends
Philadelphia

Over is 4-0-1 in Phillies last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 on grass.
Over is 6-0 in Phillies last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 games following a win.
Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-1 in Phillies last 7 Friday games.
Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 11-4-1 in Phillies last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-3-1 in Phillies last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 7-3-1 in Phillies last 11 road games.
Under is 35-17-1 in Phillies last 53 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-0-1 in Pivettas last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-0-1 in Pivettas last 7 starts on grass.
Over is 3-0-1 in Pivettas last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-0-1 in Pivettas last 7 starts overall.
Under is 4-0-2 in Pivettas last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Pivettas last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Pivettas last 5 Friday starts.
Under is 3-1-1 in Pivettas last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Cincinnati

Over is 5-1 in Reds last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 5-1 in Reds last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 14-3-2 in Reds last 19 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-2-1 in Reds last 11 games following a loss.
Over is 16-4-2 in Reds last 22 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 21-6-2 in Reds last 29 overall.
Over is 21-6-2 in Reds last 29 on grass.
Over is 9-3-1 in Reds last 13 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 3-1-1 in Reds last 5 Friday games.
Over is 18-6-3 in Reds last 27 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 18-7-2 in Reds last 27 home games.
Over is 34-16-4 in Reds last 54 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-0 in DeSclafanis last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-1 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts on grass.
Over is 6-1 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts overall.
Under is 4-1-1 in DeSclafanis last 6 Friday starts.
Over is 4-1 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in DeSclafanis last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1-1 in DeSclafanis last 6 starts vs. National League East.
Over is 6-2 in DeSclafanis last 8 home starts.
Over is 9-3-2 in DeSclafanis last 14 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-4-2 in DeSclafanis last 15 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Head to Head

Phillies are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Phillies are 3-13 in the last 16 meetings in Cincinnati.

Umpire Trends - Bill Miller

Road team is 4-0 in Millers last 4 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
Reds are 5-1 in their last 6 Friday games with Miller behind home plate.
Under is 4-1 in Millers last 5 Friday games behind home plate.
Under is 4-1 in Millers last 5 games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Millers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
Under is 6-2 in Millers last 8 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
Over is 7-3 in Millers last 10 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
Phillies are 0-9 in their last 9 games with Miller behind home plate.
 

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Preview: Twins at Red Sox
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Jul 27, 2018

The Boston Red Sox have lost consecutive contests for the first time in over a month, a trend they hope to reverse when they continue their four-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday. After a loss and then a rainout to end their set in Baltimore, the Red Sox managed only five hits and left the bases loaded in the ninth inning in a 2-1 loss to the Twins in the opener on Thursday.

Boston's first losing streak since it dropped two straight at Minnesota from June 19-20, coupled with a win by the New York Yankees, left the club with a 4 1/2-game lead in the American League East. The Twins are trying to stay in the mix in the AL Central, winning four in a row to get within seven games of first-place Cleveland. Mitch Garver's RBI double in the eighth inning was the difference in Thursday's win as he improved to 8-for-13 with six RBIs over the last three games for Minnesota, which has won 13 of its last 18. All-Star Chris Sale will try to continue a dominant stretch when he gets the start for the Red Sox on Friday opposite Lance Lynn.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS North (Minnesota), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Lance Lynn (7-8, 5.23 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH Chris Sale (11-4, 2.13)

Lynn gave up three earned runs over five innings in each of his last two starts and tied a season high with six walks in Saturday's loss at Kansas City. That outing left the 31-year-old with a 2-6 record and a 7.58 ERA in 10 turns on the road this year. He stymied the Red Sox over five innings in a 4-1 victory at home last month and has posted a 1.50 ERA in four career matchups.

Sale leads the AL in ERA, tops the majors with 197 strikeouts and has allowed only one run in 33 innings over his last five starts - all victories. The former first-round draft pick has registered 57 strikeouts against four walks while yielding just 18 hits in that span. Sale settled for a no-decision at Minnesota on June 19 after giving up two runs in seven frames, which left him with a 4.12 ERA in 27 career appearances (19 starts) versus the Twins.

WALK-OFFS

1. Red Sox RHP Brandon Workman was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket to make room on the roster for newly acquired RHP Nathan Eovaldi, who will start on Sunday.

2. Minnesota leads the all-time series 311-310.

3. Boston CF Mookie Betts continues to lead the majors in batting (.347) but is 6-for-31 with nine strikeouts over his last seven games.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 5, Twins 2
 

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Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 road games.
Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Twins are 14-2 in their last 16 vs. American League East.
Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Twins are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Twins are 9-3 in their last 12 games following a win.
Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 3-8 in their last 11 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Twins are 6-16 in their last 22 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 2-6 in their last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Twins are 3-7 in Lynns last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Twins are 1-4 in Lynns last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 0-4 in Lynns last 4 road starts.
Twins are 0-4 in Lynns last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Boston

Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 43-11 in their last 54 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Red Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. American League Central.
Red Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 19-7 in their last 26 games following a loss.
Red Sox are 55-21 in their last 76 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 60-26 in their last 86 vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 39-17 in their last 56 games on grass.
Red Sox are 41-18 in their last 59 overall.
Red Sox are 36-16 in their last 52 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 36-16 in their last 52 home games.
Red Sox are 54-25 in their last 79 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Red Sox are 5-0 in Sales last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Red Sox are 5-0 in Sales last 5 starts.
Red Sox are 5-0 in Sales last 5 starts on grass.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 9-3 in Sales last 12 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 20-7 in Sales last 27 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 20-9 in Sales last 29 starts with 4 days of rest.

OU Trends
Minnesota

Over is 5-0 in Twins last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Twins last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 19-6-3 in Twins last 28 Friday games.
Over is 5-2 in Twins last 7 vs. American League East.
Under is 4-0 in Lynns last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 4-0 in Lynns last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Lynns last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Lynns last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 8-2 in Lynns last 10 road starts.
Over is 6-2 in Lynns last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Boston

Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 10-1-1 in Red Sox last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 7-1 in Red Sox last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 6-1 in Red Sox last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 11-3 in Red Sox last 14 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2 in Red Sox last 8 overall.
Under is 6-2 in Red Sox last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2 in Red Sox last 8 on grass.
Under is 14-5-1 in Red Sox last 20 home games.
Over is 8-3-1 in Red Sox last 12 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-4 in Red Sox last 13 games following a loss.
Over is 8-1 in Sales last 9 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Sales last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Sales last 7 starts vs. American League Central.
Over is 9-3 in Sales last 12 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Sales last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Sales last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Boston.

Umpire Trends - Joe West

Road team is 5-0 in Wests last 5 Friday games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-0 in Wests last 4 games behind home plate.
Under is 6-1-1 in Wests last 8 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Over is 3-1-1 in Wests last 5 Friday games behind home plate vs. Boston.
Home team is 6-2 in Wests last 8 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
 

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Preview: Dodgers at Braves
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Jul 27, 2018

The Los Angeles Dodgers have relied on home runs to help them reach the top of the National League West, and they received one from their newest acquisition in the series opener to give them a boost entering Friday’s contest against the host Atlanta Braves. Manny Machado, who was obtained from Baltimore during the All-Star break, belted his first homer in a Dodgers uniform during Thursday’s 8-2 victory, a solo shot that increased Los Angeles’ league-leading total of 140 blasts.

Los Angeles needed and received a good start from Rich Hill in the series opener after its set at Philadelphia taxed the bullpen and now turn to ace Clayton Kershaw on Friday. The Dodgers extended their lead over Arizona in the NL West to 1 ½ games, while the Braves lost for the 11th time in 18 contests this month to fall 2 ½ games behind the Phillies in the NL East. Freddie Freeman extended his hitting streak to nine games with a bloop single in the fourth inning on Thursday and is batting .385 in that stretch. But Atlanta’s defense has cost it dearly in back-to-back losses, committing a total of six errors in the setbacks.

TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), FS South (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Clayton Kershaw (3-5, 2.64 ERA) vs. Braves RH Mike Foltynewicz (7-6, 2.85)

The biggest challenge this season for Kershaw is staying on the field, as left biceps tendinitis and a lower back strain cost him seven weeks. The 30-year-old has excelled since returning from the disabled list on June 23, going 2-1 with a 2.48 ERA and 30 strikeouts in six starts, with the loss coming when he allowed four runs - one earned - over six innings Saturday against Milwaukee. Kershaw, who owns a 1.09 WHIP and a 4.88 strikeouts-to-walks ratio, is 3-0 with a 1.47 ERA in nine career turns against Atlanta.

Foltynewicz has pitched well for the Braves this season but looks to snap out of a mini-skid, as he has posted a 6.87 ERA over 18 1/3 innings in losing two of his last three starts. The 26-year-old earned his first career All-Star selection but scuffled in his first start after the break, giving up four runs and nine hits in 5 2/3 frames of a loss at Washington on Sunday. Foltynewicz, who is limiting opponents to a .204 batting average, was victorious last season in his only career appearance against Los Angeles.

WALK-OFFS

1. Braves 3B Johan Camargo is hitting .409 during his six-game hitting streak.

2. Dodgers CF Alex Verdugo recorded his second consecutive multi-hit performance Thursday and and fifth in 13 contests this season.

3. Los Angeles is 31-16 since June 1, the best record in the NL during that span.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 5, Braves 2
 

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 7-2 in their last 9 Friday games.
Dodgers are 16-5 in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 15-5 in their last 20 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 22-8 in their last 30 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 21-9 in their last 30 road games.
Dodgers are 84-36 in their last 120 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 90-39 in their last 129 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 99-45 in their last 144 games following a win.
Dodgers are 58-27 in their last 85 vs. National League East.
Dodgers are 25-12 in their last 37 vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 41-20 in their last 61 overall.
Dodgers are 41-20 in their last 61 games on grass.
Dodgers are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Dodgers are 6-1 in Kershaws last 7 Friday starts.
Dodgers are 40-12 in Kershaws last 52 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 43-14 in Kershaws last 57 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Dodgers are 61-20 in Kershaws last 81 starts.
Dodgers are 60-20 in Kershaws last 80 starts on grass.
Dodgers are 41-14 in Kershaws last 55 starts vs. National League East.
Dodgers are 41-14 in Kershaws last 55 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 52-18 in Kershaws last 70 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Dodgers are 40-15 in Kershaws last 55 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 37-14 in Kershaws last 51 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 20-8 in Kershaws last 28 starts during game 2 of a series.
Dodgers are 37-15 in Kershaws last 52 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 56-26 in Kershaws last 82 road starts.
Dodgers are 36-17 in Kershaws last 53 starts with 5 days of rest.
Dodgers are 1-4 in Kershaws last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Atlanta

Braves are 20-8 in their last 28 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 5-11 in their last 16 overall.
Braves are 5-11 in their last 16 games on grass.
Braves are 3-7 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 2-6 in their last 8 home games.
Braves are 3-11 in their last 14 Friday games.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Braves are 2-8 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Braves are 4-0 in Foltynewiczs last 4 home starts.
Braves are 4-1 in Foltynewiczs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Braves are 5-11 in Foltynewiczs last 16 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 2-5 in Foltynewiczs last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 2-5 in Foltynewiczs last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 3-8 in Foltynewiczs last 11 starts during game 2 of a series.
Braves are 2-6 in Foltynewiczs last 8 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 1-6 in Foltynewiczs last 7 Friday starts.
Braves are 0-4 in Foltynewiczs last 4 starts vs. National League West.

OU Trends
LA Dodgers

Over is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 overall.
Over is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 road games.
Over is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 games following a win.
Over is 6-2 in Dodgers last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 15-5-1 in Dodgers last 21 vs. National League East.
Over is 14-6 in Dodgers last 20 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Kershaws last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 24-8-2 in Kershaws last 34 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Kershaws last 7 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 38-16-2 in Kershaws last 56 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 34-16-3 in Kershaws last 53 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 38-18-1 in Kershaws last 57 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Atlanta

Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 overall.
Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 on grass.
Under is 7-1 in Braves last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-1 in Braves last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Braves last 6 vs. National League West.
Under is 9-2 in Braves last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 Friday games.
Over is 15-7 in Braves last 22 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 17-8 in Braves last 25 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-0-1 in Foltynewiczs last 6 starts on grass.
Over is 5-0-1 in Foltynewiczs last 6 starts overall.
Over is 4-0 in Foltynewiczs last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Foltynewiczs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0-1 in Foltynewiczs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Foltynewiczs last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-2 in Foltynewiczs last 9 starts vs. National League West.
Over is 8-3-1 in Foltynewiczs last 12 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-2 in Foltynewiczs last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 7-3-2 in Foltynewiczs last 12 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 7-3 in Foltynewiczs last 10 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Dodgers are 7-0 in Kershaws last 7 starts vs. Braves.
Dodgers are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Atlanta.
Dodgers are 23-9 in the last 32 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Quinn Wolcott

Over is 10-0 in Wolcotts last 10 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Home team is 7-1 in Wolcotts last 8 games behind home plate.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Wolcott behind home plate.
Home team is 6-2 in Wolcotts last 8 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Under is 8-3-2 in Wolcotts last 13 games behind home plate.
Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Wolcott behind home plate.
Home team is 7-3 in Wolcotts last 10 Friday games behind home plate.
Over is 7-3-2 in Wolcotts last 12 Friday games behind home plate.
 

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Preview: Blue Jays at White Sox
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Jul 27, 2018

The Toronto Blue Jays officially raised the white flag on the season Thursday, trading away their top starting pitcher and one of their best relievers. Fresh off absorbing a three-game sweep by the Minnesota Twins, the Blue Jays will try to pick up the pieces when they open a 10-game road trip with the first of three at the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.

Sitting nine games under .500, Toronto traded 10-game winner J.A. Happ to the New York Yankees and shipped right-hander reliever Seunghwan Oh to Colorado in separate deals that netted infielder Brandon Drury and three position prospects. One bright part of the Blue Jays' future is second baseman Lourdes Gurriel Jr., the first rookie in history with eight straight multiple-hit games. The White Sox had to settle for a four-game split against the Los Angeles Angels despite pounding out a season high-tying six home runs in the 12-8 loss in the series finale. Jose Abreu, who has hit safely in five straight games, went deep twice Thursday and finished 7-for-16 with three homers and six RBIs against Los Angeles.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Chicago-Plus, Sportsnet, TVAS (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH Marcus Stroman (3-7, 5.42 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Reynaldo López (4-8, 4.13)

Stroman has made six starts since returning from a 6 1/2-week stint on the disabled list but still hasn't been able to win back-to-back outings. The 27-year-old continued a trend of pitching superbly in every other start by limiting Baltimore to one run and five hits over seven innings on Saturday. Abreu is 5-for-16 with a homer off Stroman, who owns a 1-3 record and 6.00 ERA in six career starts against the White Sox.

Lopez struggled with his control again in losing his third consecutive start last time out, giving up five runs on five hits and four walks over five innings at Seattle. He has pitched markedly better at home, posting a 3.17 ERA and .209 batting average against as opposed to 4.95 and .275 on the road. Lopez has made one career start against the Blue Jays, allowing one run over six innings in his 2018 season debut.

WALK-OFFS

1. Gurriel is 17-for-35 during the torrid eight-game stretch.

2. The White Sox traded closer Joakim Soria to Milwaukee for two pitching prospects.

3. Toronto claimed RH Oliver Drake off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels.

PREDICTION: White Sox 5, Blue Jays 4
 

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Toronto

Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 games following an off day.
Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 Friday games.
Blue Jays are 17-5 in their last 22 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Blue Jays are 6-2 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Blue Jays are 10-4 in their last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Blue Jays are 18-37 in their last 55 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 6-22 in their last 28 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Blue Jays are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. American League Central.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in Stromans last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 2-7 in Stromans last 9 Friday starts.

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
White Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 10-21 in their last 31 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 28-63 in their last 91 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 Friday games.
White Sox are 9-23 in their last 32 during game 1 of a series.
White Sox are 8-21 in their last 29 after scoring 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 2-5 in Lopezs last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 2-5 in Lopezs last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
White Sox are 3-8 in Lopezs last 11 starts.
White Sox are 3-8 in Lopezs last 11 starts on grass.
White Sox are 3-9 in Lopezs last 12 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-4 in Lopezs last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
White Sox are 1-5 in Lopezs last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-8 in Lopezs last 9 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-8 in Lopezs last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Toronto

Over is 9-3 in Blue Jays last 12 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Blue Jays last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-3 in Blue Jays last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 18-8 in Blue Jays last 26 on grass.
Under is 9-4 in Blue Jays last 13 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 13-6 in Blue Jays last 19 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Stromans last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-0 in Stromans last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Stromans last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Stromans last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Stromans last 4 road starts.
Under is 8-0 in Stromans last 8 starts overall.
Under is 4-0 in Stromans last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Stromans last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Stromans last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 13-4 in Stromans last 17 starts vs. American League Central.
Over is 6-2 in Stromans last 8 Friday starts.

Chi. White Sox

Over is 5-0 in White Sox last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 13-3-1 in White Sox last 17 Friday games.
Over is 9-3 in White Sox last 12 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2 in White Sox last 8 vs. American League East.
Over is 14-5 in White Sox last 19 games following a loss.
Over is 8-3 in White Sox last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 15-6 in White Sox last 21 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-4 in White Sox last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 17-8-2 in White Sox last 27 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 41-20-3 in White Sox last 64 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Lopezs last 6 starts on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Lopezs last 6 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Lopezs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-2-2 in Lopezs last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Lopezs last 5 Friday starts.
Under is 3-1-1 in Lopezs last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 8-3-1 in Lopezs last 12 starts with 4 days of rest.

Head to Head

Blue Jays are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in Stromans last 6 starts vs. White Sox.

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Preview: Rangers at Astros
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Jul 27, 2018

The Houston Astros aim to maintain their dominance of the Texas Rangers on Friday, when the Lone Star State rivals meet at Minute Maid Park for the opener of their three-game series. The Astros, who already have claimed the Silver Boot from the Rangers, have won eight in a row and 16 of their last 20 encounters with Texas.

Jose Altuve exited Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Colorado with right knee discomfort, although the reigning American League Most Valuable Player and six-time All-Star said that "it's not a big deal." The diminutive Altuve has come up big against Texas, going 21-for-64 with 12 runs scored this season and 11-for-38 lifetime versus Friday starter Yovani Gallardo. While the AL West-leading Astros have split their last 12 contests, the cellar-dwelling Rangers have dropped six of seven since the All-Star break and 11 of 13 overall. Texas' tumble in the standings likely led to former World Series MVP Cole Hamels reportedly being traded to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, pending an exchange of medical information.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FS Southwest (Texas), AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers RH Yovani Gallardo (4-1, 7.18 ERA) vs. Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (8-8, 3.53)

Gallardo authored his best performance with the Rangers on Sunday, scattering a season-low three hits and overcoming four walks over six innings in a 5-0 win versus Cleveland. "I just worked quickly, kept a tight strike zone and get guys to swing the bat," the 32-year-old told reporters. Gallardo has been taken to task by Josh Reddick (8-for-16), although Marwin Gonzalez (4-for-22) and Alex Bregman (0-for-9, four strikeouts) have struggled mightily versus the Mexican.

Keuchel has evened his record after winning four straight starts while posting a 5-0 mark with a 2.00 ERA in his last seven outings. The 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner hasn't permitted an earned run in his last two trips to the mound, including a victory in which he permitted just one unearned run and two hits over 7 2/3 innings on the road against the Los Angeles Angels last Friday. Keuchel owns a 2-1 record in four starts versus Texas this season, as he overcame a setback in March to sandwich two stellar outings around a disastrous one on June 10, when he yielded six runs and 13 hits over 4 1/3 frames in a no-decision.

WALK-OFFS

1. Texas DH Adrian Beltre drove in a run with a single in Thursday's 7-6 setback to Oakland, giving him six RBIs in his last six games.

2. Houston acquired Gold Glove C Martín Maldonado from the Angels for LHP Patrick Sandoval and international bonus pool money.

3. Rangers 2B Rougned Odor has scored seven runs in his last eight games, although he is just 7-for-42 versus the Astros this season.

PREDICTION: Astros 6, Rangers 2
 

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Rangers are 7-2 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 11-5 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Rangers are 11-25 in their last 36 during game 1 of a series.
Rangers are 21-48 in their last 69 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 20-46 in their last 66 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 16-38 in their last 54 vs. American League West.
Rangers are 5-16 in their last 21 overall.
Rangers are 5-16 in their last 21 games on grass.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 road games.
Rangers are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Rangers are 0-9 in their last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 4-0 in Gallardos last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 4-0 in Gallardos last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Rangers are 6-0 in Gallardos last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 7-1 in Gallardos last 8 road starts.
Rangers are 7-1 in Gallardos last 8 starts on grass.
Rangers are 7-1 in Gallardos last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 12-2 in Gallardos last 14 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 16-5 in Gallardos last 21 starts.
Rangers are 6-2 in Gallardos last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.
Rangers are 6-2 in Gallardos last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Houston

Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games following an off day.
Astros are 38-13 in their last 51 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 38-13 in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Astros are 49-18 in their last 67 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 38-14 in their last 52 vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 39-15 in their last 54 vs. American League West.
Astros are 28-11 in their last 39 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 62-25 in their last 87 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 37-15 in their last 52 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Astros are 45-19 in their last 64 games on grass.
Astros are 39-17 in their last 56 during game 1 of a series.
Astros are 9-4 in their last 13 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 42-19 in their last 61 Friday games.
Astros are 51-24 in their last 75 home games.
Astros are 46-22 in their last 68 overall.
Astros are 4-0 in Keuchels last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Astros are 4-0 in Keuchels last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 5-0 in Keuchels last 5 starts.
Astros are 5-0 in Keuchels last 5 starts on grass.
Astros are 5-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts with 6 days of rest.
Astros are 4-1 in Keuchels last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 20-7 in Keuchels last 27 Friday starts.
Astros are 38-15 in Keuchels last 53 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 20-8 in Keuchels last 28 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 25-11 in Keuchels last 36 starts during game 1 of a series.
Astros are 40-18 in Keuchels last 58 home starts.
Astros are 40-19 in Keuchels last 59 starts vs. American League West.

OU Trends
Texas

Over is 5-1-1 in Rangers last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 overall.
Over is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 on grass.
Under is 13-5 in Rangers last 18 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 18-7-2 in Rangers last 27 road games.
Over is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 games following a loss.
Over is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 2-0-2 in Gallardos last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 3-0-2 in Gallardos last 5 road starts.
Over is 4-0 in Gallardos last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0-1 in Gallardos last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Over is 3-0-1 in Gallardos last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-2 in Gallardos last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Gallardos last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 5-1 in Gallardos last 6 starts on grass.
Over is 5-1-1 in Gallardos last 7 starts overall.
Over is 3-1-1 in Gallardos last 5 Friday starts.
Under is 9-3 in Gallardos last 12 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 3-1-2 in Gallardos last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 12-5-1 in Gallardos last 18 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Houston

Under is 3-0-1 in Astros last 4 games following an off day.
Under is 6-1-1 in Astros last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Astros last 6 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 Friday games.
Under is 7-2-2 in Astros last 11 games following a loss.
Under is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Astros last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 18-8-1 in Astros last 27 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 17-8-2 in Astros last 27 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 33-16-2 in Astros last 51 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 6-0 in Keuchels last 6 starts with 6 days of rest.
Under is 4-0 in Keuchels last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Keuchels last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-0 in Keuchels last 4 starts overall.
Under is 5-1-1 in Keuchels last 7 Friday starts.
Under is 4-1-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-1 in Keuchels last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Keuchels last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-2-1 in Keuchels last 10 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 18-6-4 in Keuchels last 28 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Houston.
Under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
Astros are 4-1 in Keuchels last 5 starts vs. Rangers.
Under is 8-2-2 in Keuchels last 12 home starts vs. Rangers.
Under is 6-2-2 in Keuchels last 10 starts vs. Rangers.
Rangers are 5-16 in the last 21 meetings.

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