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Preview: Padres at Cubs
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Aug 3, 2018

The Chicago Cubs hope their most recent offensive outage was simply a blip, and they’ll try to get their bats going again Friday in the second contest of their four-game series against the visiting San Diego Padres. It’s the second of seven straight contests against last-place teams for the Cubs, who have a prime opportunity to cushion their slim lead in the National League Central.


The Padres posted a 6-1 victory in the series opener as five pitchers held the Cubs to three hits and Austin Hedges belted a three-run homer. The win snapped a seven-game skid and was just the third in 17 contests for San Diego, which owns the worst record in the NL. The Cubs have been streaky at the plate all season, and they currently are without slugger Kris Bryant (shoulder). Chicago has lost four of its last six games and scored fewer than three runs six times in its last 10 contests.

TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FS San Diego, NBCS Chicago


PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH Tyson Ross (6-8, 4.41 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Jose Quintana (9-7, 4.26)

Ross was considered a potential trade candidate, but the Padres elected to keep him in the fold as the non-waiver deadline came and went. The 31-year-old sported a 3.32 ERA at the end of June, but it rose considerably after he pitched to an 8.87 mark in five turns last month. Ross is 1-1 with a 3.05 ERA in four career games (three starts) against the Cubs.

Quintana had a stretch of three straight quality starts – all wins – before he was tagged for six runs over three innings in a loss at St. Louis last time out. The 29-year-old struggled with his command early and needed 51 pitches to get through the opening frame. Quintana made his only career appearance against the Padres last season, when he allowed three runs over seven innings in a no-decision.


WALK-OFFS

1. The Cubs had homered in a season-high six consecutive games before being held without an extra-base hit on Thursday.

2. Padres 1B Eric Hosmer is 11-for-33 during his season-best nine-game hitting streak.

3. San Diego LF Wil Myers left Thursday’s game with a bruised left foot after fouling off a pitch.


PREDICTION: Cubs 5, Padres 3
 

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San Diego

Padres are 17-35 in their last 52 games following a win.
Padres are 14-29 in their last 43 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Padres are 7-15 in their last 22 road games.
Padres are 16-35 in their last 51 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Padres are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Padres are 15-37 in their last 52 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 14-39 in their last 53 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 7-21 in their last 28 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Padres are 2-6 in their last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 4-13 in their last 17 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 9-30 in their last 39 overall.
Padres are 9-30 in their last 39 games on grass.
Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Padres are 0-5 in their last 5 Friday games.
Padres are 4-0 in Ross' last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 6-0 in Ross' last 6 Friday starts.
Padres are 8-1 in Ross' last 9 starts during game 2 of a series.
Padres are 4-1 in Ross' last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 10-3 in Ross' last 13 starts with 5 days of rest.
Padres are 1-4 in Ross' last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 1-4 in Ross' last 5 starts.
Padres are 1-4 in Ross' last 5 starts on grass.

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 21-6 in their last 27 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Cubs are 13-5 in their last 18 during game 2 of a series.
Cubs are 13-5 in their last 18 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 10-4 in their last 14 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 37-15 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Cubs are 14-6 in their last 20 home games.
Cubs are 62-29 in their last 91 games following a loss.
Cubs are 8-1 in Quintanas last 9 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Cubs are 13-3 in Quintanas last 16 home starts.
Cubs are 4-1 in Quintanas last 5 starts.
Cubs are 4-1 in Quintanas last 5 starts on grass.
Cubs are 7-2 in Quintanas last 9 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Cubs are 8-3 in Quintanas last 11 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 5-2 in Quintanas last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 5-2 in Quintanas last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 7-3 in Quintanas last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Cubs are 7-3 in Quintanas last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
Cubs are 1-4 in Quintanas last 5 Friday starts.

OU Trends
San Diego

Under is 9-1 in Padres last 10 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Padres last 7 Friday games.
Under is 8-2 in Padres last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 vs. National League Central.
Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 8-2 in Padres last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 11-3 in Padres last 14 games following a win.
Under is 7-2 in Padres last 9 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 6-2-1 in Padres last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 13-5-1 in Padres last 19 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2-1 in Padres last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-4-1 in Padres last 15 overall.
Over is 10-4-1 in Padres last 15 on grass.
Under is 23-11-1 in Padres last 35 road games.
Over is 4-0 in Ross' last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 4-1 in Ross' last 5 Friday starts.
Over is 4-1 in Ross' last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Ross' last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Ross' last 5 starts overall.
Under is 7-2 in Ross' last 9 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-3 in Ross' last 12 road starts.
Under is 8-3-1 in Ross' last 12 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 19-8-1 in Ross' last 28 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 11-5 in Ross' last 16 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 35-16-2 in Ross' last 53 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Chi. Cubs

Over is 8-1 in Cubs last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 vs. National League West.
Over is 12-4 in Cubs last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 Friday games.
Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Cubs last 10 overall.
Under is 7-3 in Cubs last 10 on grass.
Over is 7-1 in Quintanas last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Quintanas last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Quintanas last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 5-2 in Quintanas last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-1 in Quintanas last 8 starts vs. National League West.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Chicago.
Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
Padres are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Fieldin Culbreth

Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 games with Culbreth behind home plate.
Under is 4-0 in Culbreths last 4 Friday games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Home team is 7-1 in Culbreths last 8 games behind home plate vs. San Diego.
Under is 6-1 in Culbreths last 7 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Home team is 14-3 in Culbreths last 17 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Under is 11-3-1 in Culbreths last 15 games behind home plate vs. San Diego.
Home team is 19-7 in Culbreths last 26 Friday games behind home plate.
Padres are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Culbreth behind home plate.
 

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Preview: Marlins at Phillies
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Aug 3, 2018

The Philadelphia Phillies have been able to enjoy the comforts of home all season long, although the National League East leaders tested their fans' patience in that regard in Thursday's series-opening victory over the Miami Marlins. The Phillies attempt to improve on the best home record in the NL on Friday when they host the second of four games against division-rival Miami.

Philadelphia maintained its one-half game division lead and moved to 35-18 at Citizens Bank Park following Thursday's 5-2 comeback victory, notching its ninth win at home win in 11 tries courtesy of Maikel Franco's tiebreaking three-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning. Prior to their four-run outburst in the final frame, the Phillies were limited to Rhys Hoskins' solo shot and four singles over the first eight innings. The Marlins remained in a tie for last place in the East with their third straight loss, unable to take advantage of Justin Bour's first hit in six contests - a two-run blast in the fourth inning. A bigger issue for Miami may be the back end of its bullpen, as new closer Kyle Barraclough has blown three straight save opportunities and surrendered 10 runs across his last four appearances spanning 3 1/3 innings.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Florida (Miami), NBC 10 (Philadelphia)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Trevor Richards (3-5, 4.06 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Vince Velasquez (7-8, 4.02)

Richards has been brilliant over his last three starts but has only one win to show for it, picking up his second straight no-decision Saturday versus Washington despite yielding only three hits over six scoreless innings. In those three outings, the 25-year-old rookie has permitted a total of one run on 10 hits while striking out 18 in 18 2/3 frames. Richards fired six scoreless innings against the Phillies to get the win July 14 but was roughed up for three runs across four frames in Philadelphia on April 8.

Velasquez has held the opposition to two runs or fewer in six straight outings, although he was fortunate to do so Saturday in Cincinnati when he allowed two runs on six hits and a season-high five walks in five frames. It was a rare bump in the road lately for the former second-round pick, who is 3-1 with a 2.48 ERA over his last eight turns. Velasquez yielded one run across six innings to beat Miami on April 7 to improve to 3-1 with a 2.63 ERA in seven starts against the Marlins.

WALK-OFFS

1. Franco's 18 extra-base hits versus the Marlins since the start of last season are the most by any player against Miami over that span.

2. Marlins 2B Starlin Castro is a career .333 hitter in 47 career games against the Phillies despite going 0-for-3 in the opener.

3. Hoskins has hit eight of his 22 homers in 13 games since the All-Star break.

PREDICTION: Phillies 3, Marlins 2
 

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Miami

Marlins are 5-0 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 12-4 in their last 16 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 20-45 in their last 65 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. National League East.
Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass.
Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 road games.
Marlins are 4-0 in Richards' last 4 starts vs. National League East.
Marlins are 4-0 in Richards' last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 4-0 in Richards' last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 1-4 in Richards' last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Philadelphia

Phillies are 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Phillies are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 9-4 in their last 13 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 39-19 in their last 58 home games.
Phillies are 4-9 in their last 13 Friday games.
Phillies are 4-1 in Velasquezs last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 6-13 in Velasquezs last 19 starts vs. National League East.
Phillies are 5-11 in Velasquezs last 16 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 4-9 in Velasquezs last 13 starts with 5 days of rest.
Phillies are 3-8 in Velasquezs last 11 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 3-8 in Velasquezs last 11 starts.
Phillies are 3-8 in Velasquezs last 11 starts on grass.
Phillies are 3-9 in Velasquezs last 12 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 3-11 in Velasquezs last 14 starts during game 2 of a series.
Phillies are 1-4 in Velasquezs last 5 Friday starts.

OU Trends
Miami

Under is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 vs. National League East.
Over is 9-3 in Marlins last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 12-5 in Marlins last 17 road games.
Over is 7-3 in Marlins last 10 games following a loss.
Over is 7-3 in Marlins last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 40-19-4 in Marlins last 63 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 5-0 in Richards' last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 6-1 in Richards' last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Richards' last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Richards' last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Richards' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Philadelphia

Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 overall.
Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 on grass.
Over is 7-0 in Phillies last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in Phillies last 8 Friday games.
Over is 5-1-1 in Phillies last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 games following a win.
Under is 8-2-1 in Phillies last 11 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-2 in Phillies last 10 vs. National League East.
Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 home games.
Under is 37-18-1 in Phillies last 56 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-0 in Velasquezs last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 5-0 in Velasquezs last 5 starts overall.
Under is 4-0 in Velasquezs last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Velasquezs last 4 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 5-1 in Velasquezs last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-2 in Velasquezs last 12 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 9-2 in Velasquezs last 11 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Velasquezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Velasquezs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Velasquezs last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Marlins are 24-49 in the last 73 meetings in Philadelphia.

Umpire Trends - Hunter Wendelstedt

Road team is 4-0 in Wendelstedts last 4 games behind home plate.
Over is 3-1-1 in Wendelstedts last 5 Friday games behind home plate.
Over is 18-6-2 in Wendelstedts last 26 games behind home plate vs. Miami.
Under is 5-2-2 in Wendelstedts last 9 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
Home team is 27-12 in Wendelstedts last 39 Friday games behind home plate.
Under is 11-5 in Wendelstedts last 16 games behind home plate.
Phillies are 2-5 in their last 7 games with Wendelstedt behind home plate.
 

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Preview: Cardinals at Pirates
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Aug 2, 2018

The Pittsburgh Pirates declared that they were still in the postseason race and intended to make the playoffs this season with the moves they made in front of Tuesday's trade deadline, and those moves are about to take shape. Chris Archer will make his Pittsburgh debut when the Pirates host the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.

Pittsburgh traded away a pair of talented young players in right-hander Tyler Glasnow and outfielder Austin Meadows to bring back Archer, who is under team control through the 2021 season, and is hoping he can help the team make up some ground in a crowded National League Central and wild card race. "Having your name floated around is tough, but from hearing the way these guys talk about me and what they've told me, this is for now and for the future," Archer told reporters. "The future looks very, very bright here. I'm excited to be a part of it, and I'm excited to be playing meaningful baseball again." The Cardinals are playing meaningful baseball as well and brought themselves into a tie for third place in the NL Central with the Pirates by winning 3-2 on Thursday over the Colorado Rockies when Jose Martinez came off the bench and delivered a walk-off, two-run single. While Archer toes the rubber for the Pirates on Friday, St. Louis is expected to counter with right-hander John Gant.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Midwest (St. Louis), AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH John Gant (3-4, 3.49 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Chris Archer (3-5, 4.31)

Gant spent the last few months bouncing between the rotation and the bullpen but will be making his second consecutive start on Friday. The 25-year-old worked 4 1/3 innings against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday and was reached for three runs - two earned - on four hits and a pair of walks to suffer the loss. Gant made a start at Pittsburgh on May 25 and struck out a season high-tying seven over 5 1/3 frames but was saddled with a loss after yielding three runs.

Archer allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his last eight starts for Tampa Bay but joins the Pirates off a loss after surrendering three earned runs and seven hits over six innings at Baltimore last Friday. The North Carolina native last earned a win on May 17 at the Los Angeles Angels but struck out a season-high 13 in his last outing versus an NL opponent - July 22 against Miami. Archer is making his second career start against the Cardinals and is 6-9 with a 3.29 ERA in 21 starts versus NL opponents.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cardinals OF Marcell Ozuna (toe) left Thursday's game and is day-to-day.

2. Pirates LHP Felipe Vazquez was named the NL's reliever of the month for July on Thursday.

3. Pittsburgh RHP Keone Kela is expected to be in uniform on Friday after being acquired from the Texas Rangers.

PREDICTION: Pirates 5, Cardinals 4
 

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St. Louis

Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
Cardinals are 17-40 in their last 57 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 Friday games.
Cardinals are 8-22 in their last 30 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 2-6 in their last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 2-9 in their last 11 games following a win.
Cardinals are 2-6 in Gants last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 1-4 in Gants last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Cardinals are 1-4 in Gants last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Cardinals are 2-8 in Gants last 10 starts.
Cardinals are 2-8 in Gants last 10 starts on grass.
Cardinals are 0-5 in Gants last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 9-1 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Pirates are 11-2 in their last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.
Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Pirates are 9-2 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 13-3 in their last 16 vs. National League Central.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games.
Pirates are 16-5 in their last 21 overall.
Pirates are 16-5 in their last 21 games on grass.
Pirates are 9-3 in their last 12 home games.
Pirates are 3-7 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
St. Louis

Over is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 vs. National League Central.
Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 road games.
Over is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 9-4 in Cardinals last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-0-1 in Gants last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-0 in Gants last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Gants last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Gants last 5 starts vs. National League Central.

Pittsburgh

Over is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 games following an off day.
Over is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 Friday games.
Over is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 vs. National League Central.
Over is 9-2 in Pirates last 11 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-2 in Pirates last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 8-3-1 in Pirates last 12 games following a loss.
Over is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2-1 in Pirates last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Cardinals are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 11-4-2 in the last 17 meetings.
Cardinals are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings in Pittsburgh.

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Preview: Reds at Nationals
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Aug 3, 2018

Former National League MVP Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals are beginning to gain steam and they look to pick up their fourth straight victory when the Cincinnati Reds visit for the second of a four-game set Friday night. Harper belted his 26th homer and added a single for his third straight two-hit game Thursday as Washington pulled away for a 10-4 victory to remain in striking distance of first place in the NL East.

Harper is 11-for-27 with 11 RBIs in his last eight games and Trea Turner, who also went deep Thursday, is 14-for-34 over his last seven contests as the Nationals held serve just five games back in the division. Left-hander Gio Gonzalez hopes to snap a winless drought of more than two months when he takes the mound for Washington on Friday, while the Reds counter with right-hander Anthony DeSclafani. Cincinnati has dropped three straight contests overall and lost all four meetings with the Nationals this season after giving up six runs in the second inning Thursday. Eugenio Suarez homered in the loss for the Reds while moving one ahead of last year’s career high with 83 RBIs and one shy of his career best of 26 blasts in 2018.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Ohio (Cincinnati), MASN (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Anthony DeSclafani (4-3, 5.47 ERA) vs. Nationals LH Gio Gonzalez (6-7, 3.78)

DeSclafani has not completed five innings in any of his last three starts while allowing 12 runs on 16 hits (five homers) across 12 innings combined. The 28-year-old New Jersey native has served up 14 homers in his last eight starts after surrendering one in the first two outings of the season. Daniel Murphy is 4-for-8 with a homer and five RBIs versus DeSclafani, who is 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA in six career appearances (three starts) against Washington.

Gonzalez hopes to get off to a strong start in August after going winless in his past 10 starts, and he owns a 5.94 ERA since his last win May 28 at Baltimore. The 32-year-old Floridian, who has a 3.09 ERA at home in 2018, is coming off his best effort during his slide Saturday when he limited Miami to one run and three hits in a no-decision. Joey Votto is 9-for-24 with three homers and four walks against Gonzalez, who is 5-2 with a 2.47 ERA in 10 career outings versus the Reds.

WALK-OFFS

1. Votto, who was 0-for-2 with two walks Thursday, is four RBIs from tying Ted Kluszewski (886) for seventh on the club’s all-time list.

2. Murphy is 24-for-59 since July 8 after going 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in Thursday’s victory.

3. Cincinnati OF Preston Tucker is 2-for-8 with an RBI in his first two games with the team after being acquired from Atlanta on Monday.

PREDICTION: Nationals 5, Reds 3
 

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Cincinnati

Reds are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. National League East.
Reds are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 28-57 in their last 85 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Reds are 19-41 in their last 60 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Reds are 17-38 in their last 55 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 road games.
Reds are 3-11 in DeSclafanis last 14 starts during game 2 of a series.

Washington

Nationals are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
Nationals are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Nationals are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 6-2 in their last 8 overall.
Nationals are 6-2 in their last 8 games on grass.
Nationals are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 10-4 in their last 14 vs. National League Central.
Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 5-11 in their last 16 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Nationals are 6-1 in Gonzalezs last 7 home starts.
Nationals are 5-1 in Gonzalezs last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Nationals are 4-1 in Gonzalezs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Nationals are 7-3 in Gonzalezs last 10 starts during game 2 of a series.
Nationals are 6-16 in Gonzalezs last 22 starts vs. National League Central.
Nationals are 1-5 in Gonzalezs last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 1-5 in Gonzalezs last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 1-5 in Gonzalezs last 6 starts on grass.
Nationals are 1-6 in Gonzalezs last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 1-7 in Gonzalezs last 8 starts.

OU Trends
Cincinnati

Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-0 in Reds last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 10-1 in Reds last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 12-3-1 in Reds last 16 road games.
Over is 4-1-1 in Reds last 6 Friday games.
Over is 20-5-2 in Reds last 27 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 19-5-3 in Reds last 27 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-3 in Reds last 13 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 18-6-2 in Reds last 26 games following a loss.
Over is 6-2-1 in Reds last 9 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 7-3 in Reds last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 7-3-1 in Reds last 11 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 34-16-3 in Reds last 53 overall.
Over is 34-16-3 in Reds last 53 on grass.
Over is 5-0 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-0-1 in DeSclafanis last 4 starts vs. National League East.
Over is 7-1 in DeSclafanis last 8 starts on grass.
Over is 7-1 in DeSclafanis last 8 starts overall.
Over is 5-1 in DeSclafanis last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-1 in DeSclafanis last 6 road starts.
Over is 4-1 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-3-1 in DeSclafanis last 12 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Washington

Over is 6-1 in Nationals last 7 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-2 in Nationals last 8 Friday games.
Under is 6-2 in Nationals last 8 vs. National League Central.
Under is 24-8 in Nationals last 32 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 19-7 in Nationals last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 43-18-3 in Nationals last 64 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Gonzalezs last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Gonzalezs last 5 starts overall.
Under is 4-0 in Gonzalezs last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 15-3 in Gonzalezs last 18 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Gonzalezs last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-1 in Gonzalezs last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Gonzalezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 14-4-1 in Gonzalezs last 19 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 6-2 in Gonzalezs last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Gonzalezs last 7 Friday starts.
Over is 5-2-1 in Gonzalezs last 8 starts vs. National League Central.

Head to Head

Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Washington.
Over is 3-1-1 in Gonzalezs last 5 starts vs. Reds.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Reds are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Washington.
Reds are 2-14 in the last 16 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Manny Gonzalez

Under is 3-0-1 in Gonzalezs last 4 road with Gonzalez behind home plate.
Under is 3-0-1 in Gonzalezs last 4 starts with Gonzalez behind home plate.
Home team is 6-1 in Gonzalezs last 7 games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-1 in Gonzalezs last 6 games behind home plate vs. Washington.
Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Gonzalez behind home plate.
Over is 6-2-1 in Gonzalezs last 9 games behind home plate vs. Washington.
Road team is 6-2 in Gonzalezs last 8 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
Over is 41-16-4 in Gonzalezs last 61 games behind home plate.
 

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Aug 3, 2018

Surely at some point the New York Mets are going to score some runs for Jacob deGrom, who hopes that time comes Friday in the second contest of a four-game home series against the Atlanta Braves. New York is suffering through a difficult season - no one more so than deGrom, who comes into his 22nd start of the season leading the majors with a 1.82 ERA, but is under .500 because the Mets have scored two runs or fewer in nine of his past 15 starts.

He faces an Atlanta team riding a four-game winning streak after a 4-2 victory in Thursday’s series opener, which improved its record against the National League East to 32-16 on the season - 10-3 against the Mets. Once again it was one of Atlanta’s young standouts leading the way as second baseman Ozzie Albies finished 2-for-4 with a double and a stolen base, raising his average to .362 with 11 doubles and 17 RBIs in 31 games since June 17. The Braves are beginning a stretch of 25 games in 24 days with only one off day in that stretch and a doubleheader Tuesday at Washington, and begin play Friday one-half game behind first-place Philadelphia in the NL East. One encouraging sign for the Mets in Thursday’s loss was outfielder Brandon Nimmo hitting his first homer since July 11 and only his second since June 18.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS South (Atlanta), SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Anibal Sanchez (5-3, 3.00 ERA) vs. Mets RH Jacob deGrom (5-6, 1.82)

Sanchez, who slides back to Friday after his schedule start at home Wednesday against Miami was rained out, gave up five runs (four earned) on seven hits over 6 1/3 innings in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 26. The 34-year-old posted a 3.07 ERA in his five previous outings, including a victory over Washington on July 20 during which he struck out a season high-tying eight. Sanchez received a no-decision against the Mets on May 29, surrendering four runs on five hits over four innings.

DeGrom sat at 4-0 on May 18, but is 1-6 in his past 12 outings despite a 1.86 ERA and a .204/.254/.313 opponents slash line in that span. The 30-year-old owns a 0.98 WHIP with only 32 walks and 164 strikeouts across 138 1/3 innings. DeGrom is 5-4 with a 1.80 ERA in 15 career starts against the Braves, but is 0-1 in four starts this season despite allowing two earned runs in 25 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Atlanta rookie OF Ronald Acuna finished 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored and a stolen base, raising his average to .357 in 11 games since moving to the leadoff spot.

2. New York activated 3B Todd Frazier from the disabled list (0-for-4 with two strikeouts Thursday), and is weighing whether to put LHP Steven Matz (left forearm strain) on the DL.

3. Mets OF-3B Jose Bautista is one run shy of reaching 1,000 for his career and he would become one of 10 active players to accomplish the feat.

PREDICTION: Braves 3, Mets 2
 

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Atlanta

Braves are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Braves are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 23-9 in their last 32 vs. National League East.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Braves are 3-12 in their last 15 Friday games.
Braves are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 5-1 in Sanchezs last 6 road starts.
Braves are 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Braves are 8-3 in Sanchezs last 11 starts on grass.

NY Mets

Mets are 18-37 in their last 55 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 19-41 in their last 60 overall.
Mets are 11-24 in their last 35 games following a loss.
Mets are 16-35 in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Mets are 18-40 in their last 58 games on grass.
Mets are 34-76 in their last 110 vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 3-7 in their last 10 Friday games.
Mets are 9-23 in their last 32 home games.
Mets are 5-14 in their last 19 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 6-22 in their last 28 during game 2 of a series.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 5-22 in their last 27 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League East.
Mets are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Mets are 16-5 in deGroms last 21 Friday starts.
Mets are 2-6 in deGroms last 8 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 4-12 in deGroms last 16 home starts.
Mets are 3-9 in deGroms last 12 starts.
Mets are 3-9 in deGroms last 12 starts on grass.
Mets are 3-10 in deGroms last 13 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Mets are 1-6 in deGroms last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 1-8 in deGroms last 9 starts vs. National League East.
Mets are 1-9 in deGroms last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Mets are 0-5 in deGroms last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Mets are 0-5 in deGroms last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 0-7 in deGroms last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Atlanta

Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Braves last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Braves last 6 on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-2 in Braves last 9 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 11-4-1 in Braves last 16 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 19-7 in Braves last 26 road games.
Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 vs. National League East.
Under is 5-2 in Sanchezs last 7 starts on grass.

NY Mets

Under is 4-0 in Mets last 4 games following a loss.
Under is 3-0-1 in Mets last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Mets last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Mets last 6 overall.
Under is 4-1-1 in Mets last 6 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2-2 in Mets last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 18-7 in Mets last 25 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 19-9-1 in Mets last 29 vs. National League East.
Under is 6-0 in deGroms last 6 Friday starts.
Under is 4-0-1 in deGroms last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 7-0-1 in deGroms last 8 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 5-1-1 in deGroms last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in deGroms last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-2 in deGroms last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 13-3-1 in deGroms last 17 starts on grass.
Under is 13-3-1 in deGroms last 17 starts overall.
Under is 12-3-1 in deGroms last 16 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in deGroms last 5 home starts.
Under is 3-1-1 in deGroms last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 6-2 in deGroms last 8 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Braves are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in New York.
Under is 4-0 in deGroms last 4 starts vs. Braves.
Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in New York.
Braves are 9-2 in the last 11 meetings.
Mets are 0-4 in deGroms last 4 starts vs. Braves.
Mets are 0-4 in deGroms last 4 home starts vs. Braves.

Umpire Trends - Cory Blaser

Road team is 6-1 in Blasers last 7 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 games with Blaser behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Blasers last 5 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Under is 4-1-1 in Blasers last 6 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Under is 7-3 in Blasers last 10 games behind home plate.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Blaser behind home plate.
 

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Preview: Angels at Indians
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Aug 2, 2018

The Los Angeles Angels carry the weight of having lost 20 of their last 27 on the road heading into a ballpark that has been home to their personal house of horrors. With Mike Trout's availability in question, the Angels (54-46) aim to snap a 10-game losing skid at Progressive Field on Friday when they open a three-game series against the Cleveland Indians (59-48).

"I caught my hand. Kind of weird. Felt like I just jammed it pretty bad," Trout said of his right wrist contusion after sitting out Thursday afternoon's 4-2 setback to Tampa Bay. Fellow slugger Albert Pujols is 12-for-35 with five extra-base hits (four doubles, homer) and five runs scored during an eight-game hitting streak, although is 0-for-8 with two strikeouts versus Friday starter Mike Clevinger. While Los Angeles has yielded 27 runs during its four-game slide, Cleveland has permitted just 13 en route to winning five of its last seven. Jose Ramirez answered a pronounced 0-for-16 stretch by going 7-for-12 with two homers, four RBIs and two runs scored as the Indians took two of three at Minnesota.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS West (Los Angeles), SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Jaime Barria (6-7, 3.74 ERA) vs. Indians RH Mike Clevinger (7-7, 3.43)

Barria snapped a stretch of six straight losing decisions and posted his first win since June 1 on Saturday after allowing two runs on five hits in six innings of an 11-5 victory versus Seattle. The 22-year-old rookie surrendered a pair of homers in that contest and has been taken deep 10 times in his last eight outings. Barria will be making his 16th start of the season and first of his career against the Angels.

Clevinger fell to 0-4 with a 4.94 ERA over his last four starts despite permitting two runs on five hits in as many innings of a 2-1 setback at Detroit. The 27-year-old yielded four hits over 5 1/3 frames of a 6-0 win over the Angels on April 2 to improve to 3-0 with a 2.95 ERA against the team that selected him in the 2011 June draft. Andrelton Simmons has gotten his licks in against Clevinger, however, going a robust 6-for-8.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cleveland SS Francisco Lindor has reached base 15 times in his last eight games.

2. Los Angeles OF Justin Upton has 13 hits and seven runs scored in his last seven contests.

3. The Indians are just 12-17 against AL West representatives this season while the Angels are 15-10 versus the AL Central.

PREDICTION: Indians 5, Angels 2
 

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LA Angels

Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Angels are 7-2 in their last 9 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 7-2 in their last 9 Friday games.
Angels are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 7-20 in their last 27 road games.
Angels are 5-16 in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Angels are 1-10 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 1-5 in Barrias last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels are 1-7 in Barrias last 8 starts.
Angels are 1-7 in Barrias last 8 starts on grass.

Cleveland

Indians are 7-1 in their last 8 games following an off day.
Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 39-12 in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 42-14 in their last 56 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Indians are 44-15 in their last 59 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 65-23 in their last 88 vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Indians are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
Indians are 49-22 in their last 71 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 55-25 in their last 80 Friday games.
Indians are 44-21 in their last 65 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 65-31 in their last 96 home games.
Indians are 11-2 in Clevingers last 13 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 7-2 in Clevingers last 9 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 7-3 in Clevingers last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Indians are 2-5 in Clevingers last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 1-5 in Clevingers last 6 starts vs. American League West.
Indians are 1-5 in Clevingers last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 1-5 in Clevingers last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Indians are 0-6 in Clevingers last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Indians are 0-4 in Clevingers last 4 starts.
Indians are 0-4 in Clevingers last 4 starts on grass.

OU Trends
LA Angels

Under is 6-0 in Angels last 6 Friday games.
Over is 5-1 in Angels last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 overall.
Under is 12-3-2 in Angels last 17 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 8-2-1 in Angels last 11 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 7-3 in Angels last 10 vs. American League Central.
Under is 5-1 in Barrias last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Barrias last 6 starts overall.
Under is 4-1-1 in Barrias last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Barrias last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 3-1-1 in Barrias last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Cleveland

Over is 4-0 in Indians last 4 Friday games.
Over is 17-4-1 in Indians last 22 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Indians last 5 games following an off day.
Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 games following a win.
Over is 4-1 in Indians last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 24-8-2 in Indians last 34 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-2 in Indians last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 8-3 in Indians last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 16-6-1 in Indians last 23 vs. American League West.
Over is 33-15-3 in Indians last 51 home games.
Over is 3-0-2 in Clevingers last 5 home starts.
Over is 5-1 in Clevingers last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Clevingers last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 3-1-1 in Clevingers last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 8-3 in Clevingers last 11 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Indians are 4-0 in Clevingers last 4 starts vs. Angels.
Angels are 7-19 in the last 26 meetings.
Angels are 5-16 in the last 21 meetings in Cleveland.

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Preview: Yankees at Red Sox
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Aug 3, 2018

The Boston Red Sox acquired Steve Pearce in late June in part for his ability to hammer left-handed pitching, but he did that and then some in the American League East leaders' latest rout. The Red Sox strive to create more separation between themselves and their closest competitor Friday when they host the second of four games with the New York Yankees.

Acquired from Toronto on June 28, Pearce entered Thursday batting .333 with his new team and .500 against southpaws before leading the charge in Boston's 19-hit offensive onslaught as the Red Sox pounded New York 15-7. The 35-year-old journeyman set career high with three homers - two against right-handers - and six RBIs, including a three-run blast during an eight-run explosion in the fourth inning. Didi Gregorius belted the first of his two home runs in the first inning to stake the Yankees to an early four-run advantage, but it was not nearly enough as the AL wild-card leaders fell a season-high 6 1/2 games behind Boston in the division race. The 28-year-old shortstop has multiple hits in his last three contests and is batting .311 with five homers and 21 RBIs in 27 contests since the start of last month.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, WPIX (New York), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Luis Severino (14-4, 2.94 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Rick Porcello (13-4, 4.03)

Severino is 1-2 with an 8.85 ERA in four starts since beating Boston on July 1 and has failed to work more than five innings in any of those outings. The two-time All-Star is coming off his worst two turns of the season, surrendering a total of 13 runs (12 earned) and 19 hits across 9 1/3 innings in losses to Tampa Bay and Kansas City. Andrew Benintendi is 10-for-22 with two homers and 10 RBIs versus Severino, who tossed 6 2/3 scoreless frames in a win against the Red Sox last month.

Porcello won for the fifth time in his last six decisions despite an uneven performance Saturday against Minnesota, surrendering four runs over 5 2/3 innings. The outing was another rough one at home for the 2016 Cy Young Award winner, who is 5-3 with a 5.10 ERA in Fenway Park this year (8-1 with a 3.14 ERA in 12 road turns). Porcello fired two-hit ball over seven scoreless innings in a home win against the Yankees on April 12 before allowing five runs over 5 1/3 frames in a no-decision May 9 at New York.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pearce became the first Red Sox since Kevin Millar in 2004 to hit three homers in a game against the Yankees and only the third player in team history to do so.

2. Gregorius has four multi-homer performances as a shortstop this season, twice as many as any other shortstop in club history has enjoyed in a single season.

3. Boston RF Mookie Betts is hitting .462 with nine extra-base hits, nine RBIs and 14 runs scored in 10 games versus New York this season.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 8, Yankees 5
 

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Yankees are 41-13 in their last 54 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 40-13 in their last 53 games following a loss.
Yankees are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 42-14 in their last 56 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 54-24 in their last 78 games on grass.
Yankees are 35-16 in their last 51 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 19-9 in their last 28 during game 2 of a series.
Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games.
Yankees are 4-0 in Severinos last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Yankees are 8-1 in Severinos last 9 starts during game 2 of a series.
Yankees are 10-2 in Severinos last 12 starts vs. American League East.
Yankees are 4-1 in Severinos last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 7-2 in Severinos last 9 road starts.
Yankees are 21-6 in Severinos last 27 starts with 5 days of rest.
Yankees are 24-7 in Severinos last 31 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 16-5 in Severinos last 21 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 38-13 in Severinos last 51 starts on grass.
Yankees are 20-7 in Severinos last 27 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 19-7 in Severinos last 26 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 38-14 in Severinos last 52 starts.
Yankees are 19-7 in Severinos last 26 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 3-8 in Severinos last 11 Friday starts.

Boston

Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Red Sox are 11-3 in their last 14 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 38-14 in their last 52 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 59-22 in their last 81 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 39-15 in their last 54 home games.
Red Sox are 37-15 in their last 52 overall.
Red Sox are 37-15 in their last 52 games on grass.
Red Sox are 44-18 in their last 62 vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 52-23 in their last 75 games following a win.
Red Sox are 58-26 in their last 84 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 43-20 in their last 63 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 37-18 in their last 55 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Red Sox are 7-0 in Porcellos last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 6-1 in Porcellos last 7 starts.
Red Sox are 6-1 in Porcellos last 7 starts on grass.
Red Sox are 5-1 in Porcellos last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 5-1 in Porcellos last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 21-7 in Porcellos last 28 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 19-7 in Porcellos last 26 starts with 5 days of rest.
Red Sox are 21-8 in Porcellos last 29 starts during game 2 of a series.
Red Sox are 7-3 in Porcellos last 10 home starts.
Red Sox are 9-4 in Porcellos last 13 starts vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 3-7 in Porcellos last 10 Friday starts.

OU Trends
NY Yankees

Over is 3-0-1 in Yankees last 4 overall.
Over is 3-0-1 in Yankees last 4 on grass.
Over is 3-0-1 in Yankees last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-1 in Yankees last 9 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 8-2 in Yankees last 10 Friday games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Yankees last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Yankees last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 3-1-1 in Yankees last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 6-2-1 in Yankees last 9 vs. American League East.
Over is 3-1-1 in Yankees last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2-2 in Yankees last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-2 in Yankees last 9 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3-2 in Yankees last 12 games following a loss.
Under is 18-8-2 in Yankees last 28 road games.
Over is 5-0 in Severinos last 5 starts overall.
Over is 4-0 in Severinos last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Severinos last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Severinos last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Severinos last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2-1 in Severinos last 9 Friday starts.
Over is 19-7 in Severinos last 26 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-2-1 in Severinos last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Severinos last 7 road starts.
Under is 7-3-1 in Severinos last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Boston

Under is 6-1 in Red Sox last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-2 in Red Sox last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 13-3 in Red Sox last 16 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-2 in Red Sox last 9 games following a win.
Under is 10-3 in Red Sox last 13 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 18-7-1 in Red Sox last 26 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-4 in Red Sox last 14 overall.
Under is 10-4 in Red Sox last 14 on grass.
Over is 7-3-1 in Red Sox last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 7-3 in Red Sox last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-0 in Porcellos last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 3-0-2 in Porcellos last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 2-0-2 in Porcellos last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Porcellos last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Porcellos last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-1 in Porcellos last 7 home starts.
Over is 4-1 in Porcellos last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in Porcellos last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Porcellos last 6 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 11-3 in Porcellos last 14 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 11-3-1 in Porcellos last 15 starts overall.
Over is 10-3-1 in Porcellos last 14 starts on grass.

Head to Head

Over is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings in Boston.
Under is 5-0-2 in Porcellos last 7 home starts vs. Yankees.
Under is 6-1-2 in Porcellos last 9 starts vs. Yankees.
Over is 4-1 in Severinos last 5 starts vs. Red Sox.
Yankees are 5-2 in Severinos last 7 starts vs. Red Sox.
Over is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings.
Yankees are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Boston.

Umpire Trends - Adam Hamari

Under is 4-0 in Hamaris last 4 Friday games behind home plate.
Road team is 6-0 in Hamaris last 6 games behind home plate vs. Boston.
Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 games with Hamari behind home plate.
Under is 4-1 in Hamaris last 5 games behind home plate vs. Boston.
Home team is 5-2 in Hamaris last 7 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Under is 34-16-1 in Hamaris last 51 games behind home plate.
 

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Preview: White Sox at Rays
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Aug 3, 2018

A return to Tropicana Field provided a much-needed boost for the Tampa Bay Rays, who will resume their nine-game homestand on Friday night when they host the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a three-game series. The Rays got back on track at home, rebounding from a horrific beating by majors-worst Baltimore to post a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels.

C.J. Cron ignited a four-run inning with a two-run single, giving him 17 RBIs in his last 19 games, in Thursday's 4-2 victory - Tampa Bay's 20th win in 24 home games since June 11, the best mark in baseball during that span. Newly acquired outfielder Tommy Pham had to exit the game after he was struck on the foot by a pitch, but X-rays were negative and he's listed as day-to-day with a bruise. Chicago needed some late heroics to avoid a three-game sweep by visiting Kansas City, getting a tying homer from Jose Abreu in the eighth before Daniel Palka delivered a pinch-hit, three-run blast. The series against the Rays marks the only three away from home in a 15-game stretch for the White Sox, who have the second-fewest road wins in the majors with 17.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Chicago, FS Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Lucas Giolito (7-8, 6.26 ERA) vs. Rays RH Ryne Stanek (1-3, 2.36)

Giolito was in the midst of his best stretch of pitching this season but that came to a halt Saturday when he was roughed up by Toronto for five runs on nine hits over 4 1/3 innings. The 24-year-old had turned in quality starts in each of his previous three turns, giving up five runs and 10 hits over 19 2/3 innings. Giolito struck out a career-best 10 to beat the Rays last year with seven innings of one-run ball.

Stanek will serve as the "opener" once again, a role that he has thrived in with an 0-2 mark and 2.28 ERA in 16 starts. He has permitted runs in only four of his 26 appearances dating to June 2, posting an 0-2 mark with a 1.67 ERA during that span. Like the Rays, Stanek has been sensational at Tropicana Field, making 19 appearances and sporting no record with a 0.42 ERA and a .160 batting average against.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rays LH Blake Snell is expected to come off the disabled list to start Saturday's matchup.

2. Abreu hit his 141st home run Thursday to move into sole possession of 10th place on the franchise's career list.

3. Rays 2B Joey Wendle has hit safely in six consecutive games.

PREDICTION: Rays 7, White Sox 3
 

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White Sox are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 22-52 in their last 74 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
White Sox are 17-41 in their last 58 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 15-37 in their last 52 road games.
White Sox are 19-49 in their last 68 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
White Sox are 15-41 in their last 56 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
White Sox are 8-22 in their last 30 games following a win.
White Sox are 9-25 in their last 34 during game 1 of a series.
White Sox are 15-45 in their last 60 vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 3-9 in their last 12 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 overall.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games.
White Sox are 11-49 in their last 60 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 4-1 in Giolitos last 5 starts.
White Sox are 2-5 in Giolitos last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
White Sox are 2-5 in Giolitos last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
White Sox are 2-9 in Giolitos last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 1-5 in Giolitos last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-5 in Giolitos last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Tampa Bay

Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 21-5 in their last 26 games on astroturf.
Rays are 21-5 in their last 26 home games.
Rays are 20-8 in their last 28 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Rays are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. American League Central.
Rays are 0-4 in their last 4 Friday games.
Rays are 4-1 in Staneks last 5 home starts.
Rays are 4-1 in Staneks last 5 starts on astroturf.
Rays are 1-4 in Staneks last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 2-8 in Staneks last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Chi. White Sox

Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in White Sox last 8 overall.
Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 15-5-1 in White Sox last 21 Friday games.
Over is 20-8 in White Sox last 28 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-0-1 in Giolitos last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-1-2 in Giolitos last 12 road starts.
Under is 4-1-1 in Giolitos last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 7-2-1 in Giolitos last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Giolitos last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Giolitos last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.

Tampa Bay

Over is 4-0 in Rays last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Rays last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 overall.
Over is 9-2 in Rays last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 11-4 in Rays last 15 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 20-8-2 in Rays last 30 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Rays last 10 Friday games.
Under is 4-0 in Staneks last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-1-1 in Staneks last 8 starts on astroturf.
Under is 6-1-1 in Staneks last 8 home starts.
Under is 5-2 in Staneks last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 37-18-1 in the last 56 meetings in Tampa Bay.
White Sox are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Tampa Bay.

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Preview: Orioles at Rangers
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Aug 3, 2018

The Texas Rangers produced their top offensive showing of the campaign in the series opener and look to duplicate the effort when they host the Baltimore Orioles on Friday for the second contest of their four-game set. Texas recorded season highs in runs and hits (18) in Thursday's 17-8 victory, an assault that included three homers and seven doubles.

Rougned Odor became the fourth player since 1900 to homer and walk five times in a single game as he helped the Rangers win for the fifth time in six games. Jurickson Profar homered and drove in four runs and Joey Gallo went deep for the 27th time this season while Odor and Elvis Andrus each recorded three RBIs. Mark Trumbo, Trey Mancini and Caleb Joseph each homered in the opener for Baltimore, which lost for just the second time in six contests. The Orioles have lost 12 of their last 13 road games and are a major league-worst 13-41 away from home.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Baltimore), FS Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH David Hess (2-5, 5.94 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Ariel Jurado (1-1, 4.22)

Hess is making his 10th start of the season but first since losing to the Los Angeles Angels on June 29. The 25-year-old went 0-3 with a 10.70 ERA in a four-start span to lose his spot in the rotation and briefly was demoted to Triple-A Norfolk for three outings before returning to the majors. Hess pitched a hitless inning of relief against Tampa Bay on Saturday in his first appearance since being recalled.

Jurado defeated Houston in his second career start, allowing just one run and two hits over six innings. The 22-year-old outdueled Astros ace Justin Verlander in the 7-3 victory but departed after throwing 76 pitches. Jurado's first major-league outing took place on May 19, when he gave up four runs and six hits over 4 2/3 frames in a loss to the Chicago White Sox.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Rangers signed former Orioles RHP Chris Tillman to a minor-league contract on Thursday.

2. Baltimore SS Tim Beckham has recorded two three-hit performances in his last four games and is 9-for-24 over the last six contests.

3. Andrus is 21-for-55 with 12 runs scored during a 13-game hitting streak that is the longest active run in the majors.

PREDICTION: Rangers 10, Orioles 7
 

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Orioles are 18-39 in their last 57 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Orioles are 16-36 in their last 52 vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 35-81 in their last 116 games on grass.
Orioles are 20-47 in their last 67 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 15-36 in their last 51 during game 2 of a series.
Orioles are 7-17 in their last 24 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 8-20 in their last 28 vs. American League West.
Orioles are 22-57 in their last 79 games following a loss.
Orioles are 16-42 in their last 58 overall.
Orioles are 15-42 in their last 57 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 15-46 in their last 61 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 15-54 in their last 69 road games.
Orioles are 2-8 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games.
Orioles are 10-41 in their last 51 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 2-9 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Orioles are 2-10 in their last 12 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 1-4 in Hess' last 5 road starts.
Orioles are 0-4 in Hess' last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Orioles are 0-6 in Hess' last 6 starts.
Orioles are 0-6 in Hess' last 6 starts on grass.

Texas

Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass.
Rangers are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Rangers are 22-47 in their last 69 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 6-13 in their last 19 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 20-45 in their last 65 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. American League East.
Rangers are 3-8 in their last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Rangers are 3-10 in their last 13 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 2-7 in their last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 2-9 in their last 11 home games.
Rangers are 1-7 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series.

OU Trends
Baltimore

Over is 6-0 in Orioles last 6 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 road games.
Over is 6-0 in Orioles last 6 on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Orioles last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-1-1 in Orioles last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 5-1-1 in Orioles last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 9-3-1 in Orioles last 13 vs. American League West.
Under is 7-3 in Orioles last 10 Friday games.

Texas

Over is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 home games.
Over is 10-4 in Rangers last 14 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 10-4 in Rangers last 14 on grass.
Over is 5-2-1 in Rangers last 8 Friday games.
Over is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

Head to Head

Orioles are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.
Orioles are 3-9 in the last 12 meetings in Texas.

Umpire Trends - Tom Woodring

Orioles are 6-2 in their last 8 games with Woodring behind home plate.
Over is 6-2 in Woodrings last 8 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
 

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Preview: Rockies at Brewers
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Aug 3, 2018

Two teams in the hunt for a postseason berth in the National League but coming off back-to-back losses square off Friday, when the Colorado Rockies visit the Milwaukee Brewers for the opener of their three-game series. Colorado, which trails the Los Angeles Dodgers by two games for first place in the NL West and is 1 1/2 out of a wild-card spot, kicked off its seven-game road trip by dropping three of four in St. Louis.

The Rockies carried a lead into the ninth inning on Thursday but allowed two runs en route to a 3-2 setback in which they registered only seven hits - three by Gerardo Parra, who has gone 8-for-16 with three RBIs during his four-game hitting streak. Milwaukee, which occupies a wild-card spot, won five of six to begin its eight-game trek but was outscored 27-9 in a pair of losses to the Dodgers - including Thursday's 21-5 defeat that kept it one game behind the first-place Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. Jesus Aguilar hit a three-run homer while Christian Yelich went 3-for-4 with a solo shot and scored three runs for Milwaukee, which has won three of four at home. Yelich has hit safely in 16 of his last 17 contests, a stretch during which he has recorded 13 multi-hit performances.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Colorado), FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH German Marquez (9-8, 4.82 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Junior Guerra (6-7, 3.43)

Marquez won his fourth consecutive decision on Sunday, allowing two runs and five hits with eight strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings against Oakland. The 23-year-old Venezuelan has given up fewer than three runs in each of the victories, registering a total of 30 strikeouts while issuing only three walks over 27 2/3 frames. Marquez, who has posted a 3.15 ERA on the road this year as opposed to a 6.63 mark at home, is 1-1 with a 6.06 ERA in three career starts against Milwaukee - including a loss at home on May 10 in which he yielded five runs on 12 hits and three walks over 4 2/3 innings.

Guerra has struggled over his last three starts, going 0-2 while surrendering 15 runs - 12 earned - on 18 hits and seven walks in 14 innings. The 33-year-old, who also hails from Venezuela, has recorded a 2.45 ERA at home - where he has allowed three earned runs over 22 frames while going 2-0 in his last four turns - against a 4.97 mark on the road. Guerra made his only career start against Colorado on April 3, 2017, when he gave up two runs and one hit - a homer - over three innings of a no-decision as he exited with a calf injury..

WALK-OFFS

1. Brewers 2B Jonathan Schoop has gone 0-for-8 with six strikeouts in two games since being acquired from Baltimore.

2. Colorado's DJ LeMahieu (oblique) was activated from the 10-day disabled list on Thursday and went 0-for-4 while fellow 2B Garrett Hampson was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque.

3. Rockies 3B Nolan Arenado went 6-for-18 with a homer and five RBIs in the four-game series against the Cardinals.

PREDICTION: Brewers 6, Rockies 4
 

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Colorado

Rockies are 7-0 in their last 7 Friday games.
Rockies are 12-4 in their last 16 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 20-8 in their last 28 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 20-8 in their last 28 overall.
Rockies are 20-8 in their last 28 games on grass.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 5-0 in Marquezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 5-0 in Marquezs last 5 starts.
Rockies are 5-0 in Marquezs last 5 starts on grass.
Rockies are 6-1 in Marquezs last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 4-1 in Marquezs last 5 road starts.
Rockies are 4-1 in Marquezs last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Rockies are 8-2 in Marquezs last 10 starts vs. National League Central.
Rockies are 7-2 in Marquezs last 9 Friday starts.
Rockies are 6-2 in Marquezs last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 5-2 in Marquezs last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Rockies are 5-2 in Marquezs last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Rockies are 2-5 in Marquezs last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Milwaukee

Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Brewers are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 9-3 in their last 12 Friday games.
Brewers are 9-3 in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Brewers are 19-7 in their last 26 vs. National League West.
Brewers are 8-3 in their last 11 during game 1 of a series.
Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Brewers are 36-15 in their last 51 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 9-4 in their last 13 home games.
Brewers are 1-7 in their last 8 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Brewers are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Brewers are 4-0 in Guerras last 4 home starts.
Brewers are 18-6 in Guerras last 24 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 5-2 in Guerras last 7 starts.
Brewers are 5-2 in Guerras last 7 starts on grass.
Brewers are 2-6 in Guerras last 8 starts vs. National League West.
Brewers are 1-12 in Guerras last 13 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Colorado

Over is 5-1-1 in Rockies last 7 vs. National League Central.
Over is 12-3-2 in Rockies last 17 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1-1 in Rockies last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Rockies last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2 in Rockies last 8 road games.
Over is 6-2-1 in Rockies last 9 Friday games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Rockies last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 16-7-1 in Rockies last 24 games following a loss.
Over is 20-9-3 in Rockies last 32 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-0-1 in Marquezs last 6 Friday starts.
Over is 4-0 in Marquezs last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-1 in Marquezs last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 4-0 in Marquezs last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1-1 in Marquezs last 8 starts vs. National League Central.
Over is 7-2-1 in Marquezs last 10 starts on grass.
Over is 7-2-1 in Marquezs last 10 starts overall.
Over is 6-2-1 in Marquezs last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 3-1-2 in Marquezs last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-3-1 in Marquezs last 11 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Milwaukee

Over is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 9-3-1 in Brewers last 13 Friday games.
Over is 6-2 in Brewers last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 24-10-1 in Brewers last 35 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 9-4 in Brewers last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 11-5 in Brewers last 16 games following a loss.
Under is 35-17 in Brewers last 52 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Guerras last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 10-1 in Guerras last 11 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Guerras last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Guerras last 5 home starts.
Over is 4-1 in Guerras last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 16-5 in Guerras last 21 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 12-4 in Guerras last 16 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Guerras last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-3-1 in Guerras last 11 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.
Rockies are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.

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