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bmd1803 · Aug 6, 2018

Preview: Reds at Mets
Gracenote
Aug 5, 2018

The New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds' upcoming three-game series lost any semblance of luster it hoped to have with Matt Harvey not slated to pitch at Citi Field. With the one-time Dark Knight of Gotham reduced to a spectator's role in the Big Apple, the Mets (45-64) and visiting Reds (49-63) will vie for their respective second win in seven outings at the other's expense on Monday.

Devin Mesoarco, who was acquired in the Harvey deal in May, belted the tying homer in the ninth before New York fell for the 12th time in 16 outings against Atlanta with a 5-4 setback in 10 innings. Michael Conforto recorded back-to-back multi-hit performances versus the Braves, although he went 3-for-13 as the Mets dropped two of three in Cincinnati on May 7-9. That series featured New York batting out of order in perhaps a sign of things to come as its season went south in a hurry while Cincinnati was mired in its worst start since the Great Depression. Joey Votto had an RBI single for his lone hit in that series (1-for-10) and is 0-for-11 with five strikeouts in his career against Monday starter Noah Syndergaard.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Ohio (Cincinnati), SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Homer Bailey (1-8, 5.87 ERA) vs. Mets RH Noah Syndergaard (6-2, 2.98)

Bailey has answered a disastrous stretch in which he posted a 1-7 mark with a 6.68 ERA with two solid starts since coming off the disabled list. The 32-year-old allowed two runs in both of his most recent outings and scattered three hits over eight innings in a hard-luck 2-1 setback at Detroit on Tuesday. Bailey fell to 1-5 with a 7.22 ERA in seven career starts versus New York after getting tattooed for six runs on eight hits - including three homers - in four innings of a 7-6 loss on May 7.

Syndergaard, who returned from an absence due to hand, foot and mouth disease, tasted defeat for the first time in three months on Wednesday after permitting three runs on six hits over seven innings of a 5-3 setback at Washington. "Considering where I was two months ago and where I'm at now, I kind of went through a roller coaster of emotions and events," the 25-year-old told reporters. "It's going to take a while to knock a little bit of rust off." Eugenio Suarez is 4-for-12 in his career versus Syndergaard, who owns a 3-0 mark with a 1.98 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in four career starts against Cincinnati.

WALK-OFFS

1. Suarez has two homers, five RBIs and three runs scored during his six-game hitting streak.

2. Mets OF-INF Jose Bautista is mired in an 0-for-23 stretch.

3. Reds 2B Scooter Gennett is just 3-for-21 with seven strikeouts in his last six games.

PREDICTION: Reds 4, Mets 3

bmd1803 · Aug 6, 2018

W/L Trends
Cincinnati

Reds are 26-61 in their last 87 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 3-8 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
Reds are 1-6 in their last 7 road games.
Reds are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 15-36 in Baileys last 51 starts.
Reds are 15-36 in Baileys last 51 starts on grass.
Reds are 4-10 in Baileys last 14 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Reds are 5-13 in Baileys last 18 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Reds are 6-21 in Baileys last 27 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Reds are 6-21 in Baileys last 27 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 1-5 in Baileys last 6 road starts.
Reds are 1-5 in Baileys last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 1-5 in Baileys last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 1-6 in Baileys last 7 Monday starts.
Reds are 2-14 in Baileys last 16 starts vs. National League East.
Reds are 0-6 in Baileys last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Reds are 0-6 in Baileys last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 0-4 in Baileys last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.

NY Mets

Mets are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Mets are 17-35 in their last 52 home games.
Mets are 12-25 in their last 37 games following a loss.
Mets are 7-15 in their last 22 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 20-43 in their last 63 overall.
Mets are 19-42 in their last 61 games on grass.
Mets are 11-28 in their last 39 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 6-16 in their last 22 vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 5-14 in their last 19 during game 1 of a series.
Mets are 3-9 in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 3-11 in their last 14 vs. National League Central.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
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 5-1 in Syndergaards last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Mets are 11-3 in Syndergaards last 14 starts vs. National League Central.
Mets are 6-2 in Syndergaards last 8 home starts.
Mets are 5-2 in Syndergaards last 7 Monday starts.
Mets are 5-2 in Syndergaards last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 7-3 in Syndergaards last 10 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 16-7 in Syndergaards last 23 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Mets are 3-7 in Syndergaards last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

OU Trends
Cincinnati

Under is 5-0 in Reds last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Reds last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 5-1 in Reds last 6 vs. National League East.
Under is 5-1 in Reds last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 9-2 in Reds last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 8-2-1 in Reds last 11 Monday games.
Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Reds last 8 overall.
Under is 6-2 in Reds last 8 on grass.
Over is 11-4-1 in Reds last 16 games following a loss.
Over is 18-7-1 in Reds last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 10-4 in Reds last 14 road games.
Over is 5-2 in Reds last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-0 in Baileys last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-0 in Baileys last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Baileys last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0 in Baileys last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Baileys last 8 road starts.
Under is 13-3 in Baileys last 16 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-1-1 in Baileys last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Baileys last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Baileys last 6 starts overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Baileys last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 23-9 in Baileys last 32 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Baileys last 8 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in Baileys last 7 starts vs. National League East.

NY Mets

Under is 6-0 in Mets last 6 games following a loss.
Under is 5-0-1 in Mets last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Mets last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 on grass.
Over is 6-2 in Mets last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 16-6 in Mets last 22 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 16-6-1 in Mets last 23 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 18-7 in Mets last 25 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 20-8 in Mets last 28 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2-1 in Mets last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Syndergaards last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 4-0-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Syndergaards last 7 home starts.
Under is 5-1-1 in Syndergaards last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts overall.
Under is 7-2-2 in Syndergaards last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 18-7 in Syndergaards last 25 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 7-3 in Syndergaards last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Mets are 4-0 in Syndergaards last 4 starts vs. Reds.
Under is 3-1-2 in the last 6 meetings in New York.
Reds are 7-24 in the last 31 meetings.
Reds are 1-9 in the last 10 meetings in New York.
Reds are 0-4 in Baileys last 4 starts vs. Mets.

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bmd1803 · Aug 6, 2018

Preview: Twins at Indians
Gracenote
Aug 6, 2018

The Minnesota Twins attempt to put a little pressure on the American League Central-leading Cleveland Indians when they pay a visit Monday night for the opener of a four-game set. The Twins come in off a three-game sweep against Kansas City at home and have won seven of the first 12 against Cleveland this year, but they trail the Indians by nine games in the division while going 19-34 on the road.

Eddie Rosario has played a big part in Minnesota’s success in the season series, going 17-for-51 with 12 runs scored along with six homers and 11 RBIs, while fellow outfielder Max Kepler comes in red hot at 9-for-18 over his last six contests. Kyle Gibson looks for a third quality start in his fourth outing against Cleveland in 2018 when he takes the mound Monday, while the Indians will counter with All-Star Trevor Bauer, who is fourth in the AL in ERA. Cleveland has won four of its last five to maintain a comfortable lead in the division and Jose Ramirez has led the way, going 10-for-22 with three homers and eight RBIs during a six-game hitting streak. Ramirez launched a three-run shot in the first inning - his franchise record 12th blast in the opening frame this year - as the Indians edged the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Sunday; the MVP candidate has gone deep five times against the Twins in 2018.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Kyle Gibson (5-8, 3.47 ERA) vs. Indians RH Trevor Bauer (10-6, 2.34)

Gibson fell to 3-2 with a 3.15 ERA over his last five starts after allowing three runs on five hits and three walks over six innings in a loss to Cleveland on Tuesday. The 30-year-old Indiana native boasts 132 strikeouts - 13 away from his career high in 2015 - over 135 innings and owns a 2.94 ERA in 11 road outings in 2018. Jason Kipnis is 12-for-30 with a homer versus Gibson, who is 1-1 with a 2.89 ERA in three starts against the Indians this season.

Bauer is 3-0 in his last six starts and has limited opponents to two or fewer runs in eight of his last nine outings. The 27-year-old UCLA product, who is 5-1 with a 2.02 ERA at home in 2018, held Minnesota to two runs on four hits and four walks over 6 2/3 innings in last week's head-to-head showdown with Gibson and is 1-1 with a 3.75 ERA in two starts against the Twins in 2018. Rosario is 12-for-33 with two homers and nine RBIs versus Bauer.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cleveland C Yan Gomes missed the last two games with a hamstring injury and is considered day-to-day.

2. Minnesota OF Robbie Grossman (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day disabled list after going 2-for-4 in his 500th major-league game Sunday.

3. Indians DH/1B Edwin Encarnacion has a team-high 11 RBIs to go along with four homers against the Twins in 2018.

PREDICTION: Indians 4, Twins 3

bmd1803 · Aug 6, 2018

W/L Trends
Minnesota

Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 Monday games.
Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a win.
Twins are 9-23 in their last 32 road games.
Twins are 7-19 in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Twins are 2-7 in their last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Twins are 1-7 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Twins are 10-3 in Gibsons last 13 starts during game 1 of a series.
Twins are 2-5 in Gibsons last 7 starts vs. American League Central.
Twins are 2-5 in Gibsons last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Twins are 1-4 in Gibsons last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Twins are 2-8 in Gibsons last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 1-6 in Gibsons last 7 Monday starts.
Twins are 1-7 in Gibsons last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Cleveland

Indians are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Indians are 40-11 in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 53-18 in their last 71 vs. American League Central.
Indians are 67-24 in their last 91 vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 39-16 in their last 55 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Indians are 18-8 in their last 26 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 67-32 in their last 99 home games.
Indians are 46-22 in their last 68 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 Monday games.
Indians are 4-0 in Bauers last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
Indians are 4-0 in Bauers last 4 starts.
Indians are 4-0 in Bauers last 4 starts on grass.
Indians are 4-0 in Bauers last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 5-1 in Bauers last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 5-1 in Bauers last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 5-1 in Bauers last 6 home starts.
Indians are 4-1 in Bauers last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Indians are 4-1 in Bauers last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Indians are 4-1 in Bauers last 5 Monday starts.

OU Trends
Minnesota

Under is 4-0 in Twins last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Twins last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Gibsons last 9 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 14-5-1 in Gibsons last 20 road starts.
Over is 12-5 in Gibsons last 17 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 12-5 in Gibsons last 17 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 22-10 in Gibsons last 32 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Cleveland

Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 on grass.
Over is 8-2-1 in Indians last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 games following a win.
Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 vs. American League Central.
Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-2 in Indians last 9 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 18-7-1 in Indians last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 25-10-2 in Indians last 37 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Indians last 7 Monday games.
Over is 34-14-3 in Indians last 51 home games.
Under is 10-2 in Bauers last 12 starts on grass.
Under is 17-4 in Bauers last 21 starts vs. American League Central.
Under is 4-1 in Bauers last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 8-2 in Bauers last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Bauers last 5 home starts.
Under is 7-2 in Bauers last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 6-2-1 in Bauers last 9 Monday starts.
Under is 6-2 in Bauers last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 33-16-3 in Bauers last 52 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Under is 4-0 in Bauers last 4 starts vs. Twins.
Twins are 4-0 in Gibsons last 4 road starts vs. Indians.
Over is 4-1 in Gibsons last 5 road starts vs. Indians.
Indians are 5-2 in Bauers last 7 starts vs. Twins.

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bmd1803 · Aug 6, 2018

Preview: Cardinals at Marlins
Gracenote
Aug 5, 2018

Matt Carpenter bids to continue his torrid display at the plate on Monday as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals play the opener of a three-game series against the Miami Marlins. Carpenter went deep for the third time in as many contests on Sunday to push the Cardinals (58-54) into third place in the National League Central with a 2-1 victory over Pittsburgh.

Carpenter, who homered in six straight games from July 14-21, was kept in the park in St. Louis' previous series against Miami (46-67) - although he went 5-for-14 with two runs scored. Fellow third baseman Jedd Gyorko didn't fare as well in that set, but had an RBI single on Sunday to give him six hits and as many runs driven in during his last four outings. While the Cardinals have won four of five to keep within earshot of the first-place Chicago Cubs, the reeling Marlins dropped their sixth straight and 10th in 13 games with a 5-3 setback to Philadelphia on Sunday. Justin Bour homered three times in the series against the Phillies and went 4-for-12 with two RBIs in the previous set versus St. Louis.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Midwest (St. Louis), FS Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Luke Weaver (6-9, 4.75 ERA) vs. Marlins LH Wei-Yin Chen (3-8, 5.86)

Weaver endured another inconsistent turn in his topsy-turvy campaign on Wednesday after yielding two runs on five hits in a season-low 2 2/3 innings of a no-decision versus Colorado. The former Florida State star looks to find himself at home on the road, where he boasts a 5-5 mark with a 4.43 ERA as opposed to a 1-4 record with a 5.13 ERA at Busch Stadium. Weaver has scattered three hits in three scoreless innings of relief over two career appearances against Miami.

While Weaver has received better results on the road, Chen has performed better at Marlins Park as he owns a 2-2 record with a 2.18 ERA as opposed to a 1-6 mark with a bloated 10.27 ERA outside of Miami. "We're not going to try to explain it. We're going to try to ride it," manager Don Mattingly told reporters of the 33-year-old, who allowed five runs on as many hits - including two homers - in five innings of a 5-3 setback at Atlanta last Monday. Chen pitched significantly better in his last outing against St. Louis, although he settled for a no-decision after permitting two runs on six hits over 4 1/3 innings on June 6.

WALK-OFFS

1. St. Louis OF Marcell Ozuna returns to play a game in Miami for the first time since being traded in December for RHPs Sandy Alcantara and Zac Gallen, OF Magneuris Sierra and LHP Daniel Castano.

2. Marlins LF Derek Dietrich went 6-for-11 with a homer, four RBIs and four runs scored in the previous series versus the Cardinals.

3. St. Louis C Yadier Molina is 9-for-25 with three RBIs and three runs scored in his last five games.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 4, Marlins 2

bmd1803 · Aug 6, 2018

W/L Trends
St. Louis

Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Cardinals are 10-23 in their last 33 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 3-10 in their last 13 games following a win.
Cardinals are 2-7 in their last 9 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League East.
Cardinals are 4-1 in Weavers last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Cardinals are 5-2 in Weavers last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 11-5 in Weavers last 16 road starts.

Miami

Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 6-2 in their last 8 Monday games.
Marlins are 10-21 in their last 31 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Marlins are 0-5 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Marlins are 0-5 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 0-6 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 0-6 in their last 6 overall.
Marlins are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 0-6 in their last 6 games on grass.
Marlins are 6-2 in Chens last 8 starts vs. National League Central.
Marlins are 6-2 in Chens last 8 Monday starts.
Marlins are 13-5 in Chens last 18 home starts.
Marlins are 9-4 in Chens last 13 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 3-7 in Chens last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.
Marlins are 2-5 in Chens last 7 starts.
Marlins are 2-5 in Chens last 7 starts on grass.
Marlins are 2-5 in Chens last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
St. Louis

Over is 8-1 in Cardinals last 9 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 7-2 in Cardinals last 9 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 10-3 in Cardinals last 13 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 8-3 in Cardinals last 11 road games.
Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 15-6-1 in Cardinals last 22 vs. National League East.
Over is 7-1 in Weavers last 8 road starts.
Over is 6-2 in Weavers last 8 starts on grass.
Over is 6-2 in Weavers last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Weavers last 8 starts overall.
Over is 5-2 in Weavers last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Weavers last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.

Miami

Under is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 8-2-1 in Marlins last 11 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Under is 4-1-1 in Marlins last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-2 in Marlins last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 5-2-1 in Marlins last 8 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Marlins last 8 on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 home games.
Over is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 vs. National League Central.
Under is 6-1 in Chens last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Chens last 5 Monday starts.
Under is 7-2 in Chens last 9 home starts.
Under is 6-2 in Chens last 8 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 8-3 in Chens last 11 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Chens last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Head to Head

Cardinals are 9-2 in the last 11 meetings in Miami.
Over is 12-3-1 in the last 16 meetings in Miami.
Over is 12-3 in the last 15 meetings.

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bmd1803 · Aug 6, 2018

Preview: Mariners at Rangers
Gracenote
Aug 6, 2018

The Seattle Mariners have found it difficult to score runs for the better part of a month, and it is no coincidence Kyle Seager's recent woes during what may end up being the worst season of his career have played a big part. The one-time All-Star broke out of his funk in his last game, however, and the Mariners hope to ride that offensive wave a bit longer starting Monday when they visit the Texas Rangers for the opener of a three-game series that begins a 10-game road trip.

Seattle entered Sunday having scored three runs or fewer in 18 of its previous 23 games before Seager and Nelson Cruz combined to hit three homers and drive in all of the team's runs in a 6-3 victory over Toronto. Seager's two solo blasts were particularly refreshing for the 30-year-old third baseman, who is still batting a career-worst .231 despite ending his 21-game homer drought and helping the Mariners end a five-game losing streak. The win also allowed Seattle to move within six games of American League West-leading Houston while remaining 2 1/2 games behind division-rival Oakland in the race for the final wild-card spot. The Rangers have won seven of nine since dropping six of their first seven following the All-Star break, but they fell short of completing their first four-game sweep of the season with Sunday's 9-6 loss to Baltimore.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), FS Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners LH Wade LeBlanc (6-2, 3.95 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Martin Perez (2-4, 6.50)

LeBlanc has dropped two of his last three decisions since winning each of his first five, and the worst effort of the bunch came when he surrendered a season-high seven runs over 4 1/3 frames in Wednesday's loss to Houston. The Alabama product has been a boon to the rotation for the most part, however, going 6-2 with a 3.86 ERA since becoming a starter in early May. LeBlanc notched his first victory as a starter against Texas on May 31, yielding one run over five innings.

Perez is winless in four starts since returning from a 2 1/2-month stint on the disabled list, despite allowing one earned run or fewer in three of those outings. The 27-year-old Venezuelan settled for a no-decision at Arizona last Monday after permitting four runs (one earned) across five frames. Seager (16-for-46, four homers and seven RBIs) and Cruz (8-for-25, three home runs and five RBIs) have fared well against Perez, who earned his last victory on April 22 by holding the Mariners to two runs over six innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mariners 2B Dee Gordon (ankle) was held out of the lineup for the second straight contest Sunday but remains day-to-day.

2. Texas 1B Joey Gallo and 2B Rougned Odor failed to homer for the first time in four games Sunday, but SS Elvis Andrus' triple in the first inning extended his hitting streak to 16 games - matching the best run of his career.

3. Cruz has four home runs and eight RBIs through five games this month.

PREDICTION: Mariners 5, Rangers 4

bmd1803 · Aug 6, 2018

W/L Trends
Seattle

Mariners are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Mariners are 5-0 in their last 5 Monday games.
Mariners are 22-7 in their last 29 vs. a team with a losing record.
Mariners are 36-15 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. American League West.
Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 2-6 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
Mariners are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
Mariners are 1-6 in their last 7 road games.
Mariners are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Mariners are 1-8 in their last 9 games following a win.
Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Mariners are 9-0 in LeBlancs last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Mariners are 8-1 in LeBlancs last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
Mariners are 7-2 in LeBlancs last 9 starts during game 1 of a series.
Mariners are 16-5 in LeBlancs last 21 starts on grass.
Mariners are 8-3 in LeBlancs last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Mariners are 16-6 in LeBlancs last 22 starts.
Mariners are 1-4 in LeBlancs last 5 road starts.

Texas

Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 7-2 in their last 9 overall.
Rangers are 7-2 in their last 9 games on grass.
Rangers are 9-4 in their last 13 during game 1 of a series.
Rangers are 23-47 in their last 70 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 21-45 in their last 66 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 16-36 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Rangers are 19-45 in their last 64 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 4-10 in their last 14 Monday games.
Rangers are 4-10 in their last 14 home games.
Rangers are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 3-10 in their last 13 vs. American League West.
Rangers are 5-2 in Perezs last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Rangers are 3-7 in Perezs last 10 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 2-6 in Perezs last 8 Monday starts.
Rangers are 1-4 in Perezs last 5 starts.
Rangers are 0-4 in Perezs last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Seattle

Under is 4-0-1 in Mariners last 5 Monday games.
Under is 5-0 in Mariners last 5 games following a win.
Under is 12-2 in Mariners last 14 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-2 in Mariners last 13 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 8-3 in Mariners last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 18-7-2 in Mariners last 27 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-0-1 in LeBlancs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1-1 in LeBlancs last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in LeBlancs last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1-1 in LeBlancs last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 3-1-1 in LeBlancs last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 11-5-1 in LeBlancs last 17 starts overall.

Texas

Over is 5-0 in Rangers last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-3 in Rangers last 12 Monday games.
Over is 18-7-2 in Rangers last 27 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 vs. American League West.
Over is 12-5 in Rangers last 17 overall.
Over is 12-5 in Rangers last 17 on grass.
Over is 43-21-5 in Rangers last 69 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-0-1 in Perezs last 4 starts with 6 days of rest.
Over is 7-1-1 in Perezs last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-1 in Perezs last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1 in Perezs last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-1-1 in Perezs last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2-1 in Perezs last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-2 in Perezs last 9 starts overall.
Under is 5-2-1 in Perezs last 8 starts vs. American League West.

Head to Head

Over is 7-1 in Perezs last 8 home starts vs. Mariners.
Mariners are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Texas.
Rangers are 4-1 in Perezs last 5 home starts vs. Mariners.
Over is 12-4 in Perezs last 16 starts vs. Mariners.

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bmd1803 · Aug 6, 2018

Preview: Yankees at White Sox
Gracenote
Aug 6, 2018

The New York Yankees have very little time to lick their wounds after a disastrous series against their biggest rivals as they continue their seven-game road trip Monday with the opener of a three-game set versus the Chicago White Sox. New York saw its losing streak reach a season-high five games when it squandered a late lead and dropped a 5-4 decision in 10 innings at Boston in a game that ended early Monday morning.

The Yankees, who are five games clear in the American League wild-card race, allowed a 4-1 advantage in the ninth inning to slip away and fell 9 1/2 games behind the first-place Red Sox in the American League East after being swept in the four-game series. Giancarlo Stanton drove in a run while registering two of New York's six singles Sunday for his third two-hit performance in four contests. Chicago is riding a season-high four-game winning streak after completing a three-game sweep in Tampa Bay with an 8-7 triumph Sunday. Avisail Garcia went deep twice and Daniel Palka belted a decisive two-run homer in the ninth inning for the White Sox, whose four victories have come by a total of five runs.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, ESPN, YES (New York), NBCS Chicago

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Lance Lynn (7-8, 4.89 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Dylan Covey (4-7, 5.57)

Lynn gets his first start with the Yankees after making his team debut in relief Wednesday, when he struck out five while scattering five hits over 4 1/3 scoreless innings against Baltimore. The 31-year-old native of Indiana allowed three earned runs or fewer in each of his final four turns with Minnesota, going 2-1 with a 3.68 ERA in that span. Lynn is 2-1 with a 2.67 ERA in five career starts against the White Sox after splitting a pair of decisions earlier this season.

Covey has lost six of his last seven decisions, including a setback against Kansas City on Wednesday in which he surrendered seven runs (four earned) on five hits and three walks over 4 1/3 innings. The 26-year-old Californian has posted an 8.68 ERA over his last eight turns, working more than five frames once in that stretch. Covey did not fare well in his lone career start versus the Yankees as he was battered for eight runs and 10 hits - three homers - over five innings in a loss at New York on April 19, 2017.

WALK-OFFS

1. Palka has gone 3-for-15 over his last seven contests, with all three hits being home runs.

2. New York OF Brett Gardner and 3B Miguel Andujar have hit safely in seven of their last eight games.

3. Chicago OF Leury Garcia exited Sunday's game with a sore left hamstring and will be re-evaluated prior to the series opener.

PREDICTION: Yankees 8, White Sox 5

bmd1803 · Aug 6, 2018

W/L Trends
NY Yankees

Yankees are 24-7 in their last 31 vs. American League Central.
Yankees are 41-14 in their last 55 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 42-15 in their last 57 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 40-16 in their last 56 games following a loss.
Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Yankees are 23-10 in their last 33 Monday games.
Yankees are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Yankees are 0-5 in their last 5 road games.
Yankees are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
Yankees are 0-5 in their last 5 games on grass.

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 30-66 in their last 96 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 4-9 in their last 13 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 10-25 in their last 35 during game 1 of a series.
White Sox are 6-15 in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
White Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 games on grass.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 Monday games.
White Sox are 2-5 in Coveys last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 3-9 in Coveys last 12 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 2-7 in Coveys last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-5 in Coveys last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-6 in Coveys last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
White Sox are 1-7 in Coveys last 8 starts.
White Sox are 1-7 in Coveys last 8 starts on grass.
White Sox are 0-4 in Coveys last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.

OU Trends
NY Yankees

Under is 5-1-1 in Yankees last 7 games following a loss.
Over is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-1-2 in Yankees last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 18-6-2 in Yankees last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-2 in Yankees last 6 vs. American League Central.
Under is 20-8-3 in Yankees last 31 road games.
Under is 5-2 in Yankees last 7 Monday games.
Under is 27-11-3 in Yankees last 41 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 36-15-3 in Yankees last 54 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 19-9-3 in Yankees last 31 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Chi. White Sox

Over is 6-0 in White Sox last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 Monday games.
Over is 7-1 in White Sox last 8 on grass.
Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 home games.
Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-2 in White Sox last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 8-3 in White Sox last 11 overall.
Over is 6-1 in Coveys last 7 starts on grass.
Over is 6-1 in Coveys last 7 starts overall.
Over is 4-1 in Coveys last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Coveys last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Chicago.
Yankees are 17-8 in the last 25 meetings.

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bmd1803 · Aug 6, 2018

Preview: Cubs at Royals
Gracenote
Aug 6, 2018

The Chicago Cubs has been a .500 team since the All-Star break and hopes to take advantage of the struggling Kansas City Royals when they open a three-game road series on Monday night. The Cubs are 9-9 since the Midsummer Classic and hold just a one-game lead over second-place Milwaukee in the National League Central after dropping a 10-6 decision at home against San Diego on Sunday.

Chicago slugger Anthony Rizzo arrives in Kansas City after going 7-for-14 with two homers and four RBIs in the four-game set against the Padres while sitting just four hits away from 1,000 in his career. The Cubs (64-47), who visit the Royals for the first time since 2011, will send newcomer Cole Hamels to the mound for his second start with the team Monday, while right-hander Jakob Junis goes after his second straight win for Kansas City. The Royals (34-77) have dropped four in a row - three in a row at Minnesota over the weekend - and hold just a half-game lead over Baltimore (34-78) for the worst record in baseball. Kansas City’s Whit Merrifield had four hits in Sunday’s 6-5 loss to the Twins and is 11-for-23 with two homers to go along with five RBIs during a six-game hitting streak.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, NBCS Chicago Plus, FS Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Cole Hamels (6-9, 4.53 ERA) vs. RH Jake Junis (6-11, 5.12)

Hamels won his first start with the Cubs, allowing one unearned run on three hits and two walks with nine strikeouts over five innings at Pittsburgh. The 34-year-old San Diego native had given up 25 runs (21 earned) in his previous four turns with Texas before the trade. Hamels went 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA in two starts against Kansas City earlier this year and is 4-2 with a 3.00 mark in seven career outings versus the Royals.

Junis snapped a 10-game winless stretch Wednesday at the Chicago White Sox, permitting four runs on six hits and three walks across 5 2/3 innings. The 25-year-old Illinois native, who has allowed 26 homers in his 20 starts, owned a 3.61 ERA through May but has recorded a 7.33 mark over eight starts in June and July. Junis faces the Cubs for the first time in his career and is 2-1 with a 4.13 ERA in five career interleague starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Chicago INF/OF Ben Zobrist is 13-for-27 with five doubles and two homers over his last seven outings.

2. Kansas City OF Alex Gordon boasts multiple hits in five of his last six games and registered eight RBIs in his past five contests.

3. The Cubs are 8-4 in interleague play while the Royals stand 3-6; the clubs are meeting for the first time since 2015.

PREDICTION: Cubs 6, Royals 3

bmd1803 · Aug 6, 2018

W/L Trends
Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. American League Central.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 7-2 in their last 9 interleague road games.
Cubs are 20-6 in their last 26 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Cubs are 14-5 in their last 19 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 11-4 in their last 15 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 19-7 in their last 26 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 63-29 in their last 92 games following a loss.
Cubs are 35-17 in their last 52 interleague games.
Cubs are 35-17 in their last 52 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Cubs are 37-18 in their last 55 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Cubs are 35-17 in their last 52 Monday games.
Cubs are 4-10 in their last 14 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 1-6 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.

Kansas City

Royals are 17-35 in their last 52 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Royals are 18-37 in their last 55 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 4-9 in their last 13 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
Royals are 18-41 in their last 59 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 3-7 in their last 10 interleague games.
Royals are 19-45 in their last 64 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 15-36 in their last 51 games following a loss.
Royals are 15-36 in their last 51 during game 1 of a series.
Royals are 8-20 in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Royals are 15-38 in their last 53 home games.
Royals are 7-19 in their last 26 Monday games.
Royals are 13-40 in their last 53 overall.
Royals are 13-40 in their last 53 games on grass.
Royals are 3-10 in their last 13 vs. National League Central.
Royals are 11-41 in their last 52 vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 5-21 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 1-10 in their last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Royals are 0-8 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 interleague home games.
Royals are 1-4 in Junis' last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 2-8 in Junis' last 10 starts.
Royals are 2-8 in Junis' last 10 starts on grass.
Royals are 1-5 in Junis' last 6 home starts.
Royals are 0-5 in Junis' last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Royals are 0-6 in Junis' last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 0-4 in Junis' last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.

OU Trends
Chi. Cubs

Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 Monday games.
Over is 6-2 in Cubs last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 13-5 in Cubs last 18 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 5-2-1 in Cubs last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Cubs last 10 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 14-6 in Cubs last 20 during game 1 of a series.

Kansas City

Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 on grass.
Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 interleague home games.
Over is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-1 in Royals last 9 interleague games.
Under is 8-1 in Royals last 9 vs. National League Central.
Over is 6-1 in Royals last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 5-1 in Royals last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 Monday games.
Over is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 games following a loss.
Under is 9-3 in Royals last 12 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 home games.
Under is 18-7-2 in Royals last 27 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Under is 35-16-1 in Royals last 52 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 15-7-1 in Royals last 23 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-0 in Junis' last 5 Monday starts.
Under is 6-0 in Junis' last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Junis' last 4 interleague starts.
Under is 4-1 in Junis' last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Junis' last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Junis' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings.

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bmd1803 · Aug 6, 2018

Preview: Pirates at Rockies
Gracenote
Aug 5, 2018

The Colorado Rockies needed some extra-inning heroics in order to avoid a sweep at Milwaukee over the weekend and should be happy to return home after a less-than-stellar road trip. The Rockies will try to string together back-to-back wins and get off to a strong start on an important seven-game homestand when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday.

Colorado enters the week two games behind Arizona and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West and will need to avoid looking ahead with a four-game series against the Dodgers beginning on Thursday. The Rockies went 2-5 on their road trip through St. Louis and Milwaukee but snapped a four-game slide when Nolan Arenado slammed a go-ahead home run in the 11th inning on Sunday. The Pirates are trying to get back into the race in the NL Central but dropped two of three to the Cardinals over the weekend and are 24-26 on the road, where they will play their next nine contests before returning home for a four-game series against the division-leading Chicago Cubs. Pittsburgh tries to start off strong on the trip by sending Joe Musgrove to the mound while Colorado counters with Kyle Freeland.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh, AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Joe Musgrove (4-5, 3.63 ERA) vs. Rockies LH Kyle Freeland (9-7, 3.20)

Musgrove yielded a total of three runs over 14 innings in his last two starts but went just 1-1 after coming out on the wrong end of a 1-0 decision against the New York Mets on July 29. The 25-year-old has allowed fewer than three earned runs in four of his last five outings and completed at least seven frames in four of those turns. Musgrove, who is facing Colorado for the first time in his career, is 2-0 with a 1.80 ERA in three road starts this season.

Freeland has completed six innings once in his last five starts and suffered a loss at St. Louis on Wednesday, when he surrendered three runs on nine hits and three walks in 5 1/3 frames. The 25-year-old has issued at least three free passes in six of his last 10 turns. Freeland limited the walks to two at Pittsburgh on April 18 but lasted only four innings as he surrendered five runs and six hits in a loss.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates LF Corey Dickerson (hamstring) is 0-for-4 in two games since coming off the 10-day disabled list.

2. Colorado SS Trevor Story went 4-for-14 with four home runs and nine RBIs in the three contests at Milwaukee.

3. Pittsburgh 2B Adam Frazier has gone 6-for-14 with three doubles and a homer in his last three games.

PREDICTION: Pirates 3, Rockies 1

bmd1803 · Aug 6, 2018

W/L Trends
Pittsburgh

Pirates are 9-1 in their last 10 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 6-1 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 road games.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 Monday games.
Pirates are 12-4 in their last 16 vs. a team with a winning record.
Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Pirates are 15-6 in their last 21 overall.
Pirates are 15-6 in their last 21 games on grass.
Pirates are 19-39 in their last 58 vs. National League West.
Pirates are 7-15 in their last 22 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Pirates are 20-46 in their last 66 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Pirates are 3-7 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 18-44 in their last 62 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Pirates are 6-22 in their last 28 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Pirates are 0-4 in Musgroves last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Colorado

Rockies are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 12-2 in their last 14 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 13-3 in their last 16 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Rockies are 16-5 in their last 21 home games.
Rockies are 18-6 in their last 24 games following a win.
Rockies are 8-3 in their last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Rockies are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 4-0 in Freelands last 4 home starts.
Rockies are 5-1 in Freelands last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 5-1 in Freelands last 6 starts.
Rockies are 5-1 in Freelands last 6 starts on grass.
Rockies are 4-1 in Freelands last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 4-1 in Freelands last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Rockies are 4-1 in Freelands last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 4-1 in Freelands last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Rockies are 3-7 in Freelands last 10 starts vs. National League Central.

OU Trends
Pittsburgh

Over is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 10-2 in Pirates last 12 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-2 in Pirates last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Pirates last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Pirates last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 6-2 in Pirates last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 13-5 in Pirates last 18 road games.
Over is 18-7-1 in Pirates last 26 vs. National League West.
Over is 4-0 in Musgroves last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1 in Musgroves last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Musgroves last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 6-2 in Musgroves last 8 starts on grass.
Over is 6-2 in Musgroves last 8 starts overall.

Colorado

Under is 3-0-1 in Rockies last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 12-3-1 in Rockies last 16 home games.
Over is 7-2-1 in Rockies last 10 vs. National League Central.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rockies last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 39-14-1 in Rockies last 54 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-4 in Rockies last 13 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 21-10-3 in Rockies last 34 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 2-0-2 in Freelands last 4 Monday starts.
Under is 4-0 in Freelands last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 11-1 in Freelands last 12 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 21-4 in Freelands last 25 home starts.
Under is 17-4-3 in Freelands last 24 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 12-3-2 in Freelands last 17 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Freelands last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 15-5-1 in Freelands last 21 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Freelands last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 34-13-3 in Freelands last 50 starts on grass.
Under is 34-13-3 in Freelands last 50 starts overall.
Under is 5-2 in Freelands last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Colorado.
Pirates are 9-3 in the last 12 meetings in Colorado.
Pirates are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.

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bmd1803 · Aug 6, 2018

Preview: Phillies at Diamondbacks
Gracenote
Aug 5, 2018

The Philadelphia Phillies are winners of five in a row and own a 1 1/2-game lead in the National League East as they get set for a trip out west. The Phillies will try to keep rolling when they meet another division leader in the Arizona Diamondbacks, whom they visit Monday for the opener of their three-game series.

Philadelphia has allowed three runs or fewer in each of its last six games as it completed a four-game sweep over Miami with a 5-3 win on Sunday. "It doesn't matter who the opponent is; to sweep a four-game series is very difficult in Major League Baseball," Phillies manager Gabe Kapler told reporters. "I'm very proud of the job that our guys did. Miami has some really good young players, and they're led well. And our guys set the tone. We're prepared for our road trip." The Diamondbacks are sitting in a tie for first place in the NL West with the Los Angeles Dodgers and are 3-3 through the first six contests of their nine-game homestand. Arizona will turn to Zack Godley on Monday while Philadelphia counters with veteran leader Jake Arrieta.

TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia, FS Arizona

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Jake Arrieta (9-6, 3.32 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks RH Zack Godley (12-6, 4.46)

Arrieta went 4-0 with a 2.80 ERA in six outings last month, capping the stretch with a win at Boston on Tuesday. The TCU product held the major league-best Red Sox to one run and six hits in seven innings, striking out seven without issuing a walk. Arrieta recorded a win over Arizona at home on April 25, when he yielded three runs - one earned - and four hits over seven frames.

Godley is on a roll as well and is coming off his best start of the season as he held Texas to two hits while striking out 10 in seven scoreless innings. The 28-year-old recorded more strikeouts than innings pitched in each of his seven outings in July and has registered 130 in 123 frames this season. Godley, who will be making his second career start against Philadelphia, is 6-2 with a 3.43 ERA at home in 2018.

WALK-OFFS

1. Phillies SS Asdrubal Cabrera homered on Saturday and Sunday - his first two blasts since being acquired from the New York Mets late last month.

2. Diamondbacks 1B Paul Goldschmidt walked three times on Sunday and has drawn at least one free pass in each of his last six contests.

3. Philadelphia RHP Pat Neshek tossed a perfect inning on Sunday, dropping his ERA to 0.79.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 6, Phillies 5

bmd1803 · Aug 6, 2018

W/L Trends
Philadelphia

Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a win.
Phillies are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 5-0 in their last 5 games on grass.
Phillies are 6-1 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 8-3 in their last 11 during game 1 of a series.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. National League West.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Phillies are 10-4 in their last 14 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 21-51 in their last 72 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 Monday games.
Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 5-0 in Arrietas last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 6-0 in Arrietas last 6 starts.
Phillies are 6-0 in Arrietas last 6 starts on grass.
Phillies are 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Phillies are 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Phillies are 2-5 in Arrietas last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Arizona

Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League East.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Diamondbacks are 5-14 in their last 19 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 6-1 in Godleys last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Diamondbacks are 11-4 in Godleys last 15 starts during game 1 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 22-8 in Godleys last 30 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 7-3 in Godleys last 10 starts.
Diamondbacks are 7-3 in Godleys last 10 starts on grass.
Diamondbacks are 9-4 in Godleys last 13 starts vs. National League East.
Diamondbacks are 1-5 in Godleys last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 1-6 in Godleys last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
Philadelphia

Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 road games.
Over is 8-1-1 in Phillies last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-1 in Phillies last 9 vs. National League West.
Under is 6-1-1 in Phillies last 8 overall.
Under is 6-1-1 in Phillies last 8 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 Monday games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Phillies last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 9-3-1 in Phillies last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-2-1 in Phillies last 9 games following a win.
Under is 20-8-2 in Phillies last 30 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 38-18-2 in Phillies last 58 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-0 in Arrietas last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 4-1-1 in Arrietas last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-1-1 in Arrietas last 6 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2 in Arrietas last 8 starts on grass.
Under is 6-2 in Arrietas last 8 starts overall.
Over is 3-1-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts vs. National League West.

Arizona

Under is 5-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 vs. National League East.
Over is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-1 in Diamondbacks last 8 Monday games.
Over is 6-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-2 in Diamondbacks last 10 overall.
Over is 8-2 in Diamondbacks last 10 on grass.
Under is 8-2 in Diamondbacks last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 games following a loss.
Over is 20-8-1 in Diamondbacks last 29 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 6-1-1 in Godleys last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 5-1 in Godleys last 6 Monday starts.
Over is 4-1-1 in Godleys last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Godleys last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-3-1 in Godleys last 12 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 14-6 in Godleys last 20 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 11-5-1 in Godleys last 17 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Arizona.
Phillies are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.

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bmd1803 · Aug 6, 2018

Preview: Tigers at Angels
Gracenote
Aug 5, 2018

The Los Angeles Angels are missing their best player and answering questions about the future of their manager as they slide out of the postseason race in the American League. The Angels hope to have Mike Trout back in the lineup when they return home to host the Detroit Tigers on Monday for the opener of their three-game series.

Los Angeles has dropped six of its last seven games and fallen to 55-58 amid reports that manager Mike Scioscia will step down after the season - a report he called "poppycock." The Angels also have been without Trout, who will celebrate his 27th birthday on Tuesday, for the last four games after he injured his right wrist during a stolen-base attempt, but X-rays and an MRI revealed only inflammation and he is considered day-to-day. The Tigers did not get off to a great start on their six-game road trip, managing just one run in three games while being swept by Oakland over the weekend. Detroit will try to produce some run support on Monday for starting pitcher Matthew Boyd while the Angels attempt to snap their slide behind Nick Tropeano.

TV: 10:07 p.m. ET, FS Detroit, FS West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers LH Matthew Boyd (6-9, 4.22 ERA) vs. Angels RH Nick Tropeano (4-6, 4.94)

Boyd is coming off his best start of the season as he scattered four hits and struck out seven in eight scoreless innings of a win over Cincinnati on Tuesday. The Oregon State product has surrendered fewer than three runs in each of his last three turns and notched the victory in the last two after a stretch of seven straight starts without a triumph. Boyd yielded two hits in five scoreless frames to record a win over the Angels at home on May 28.

Tropeano has gone 1-3 with a 6.92 ERA in his last five starts, with a six-week stint on the disabled list sandwiched in between the outings. The New York native served up five solo home runs against the Chicago White Sox on July 26 and was charged with four runs on seven hits - one homer - at Tampa Bay on Wednesday. Tropeano recorded a win at Detroit on May 29, when he allowed two runs - on solo homers - and seven hits over 5 1/3 frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tigers RF Nick Castellanos has gone 5-for-44 with 16 strikeouts over his last 11 games.

2. Angels 1B Albert Pujols needs four hits to become the ninth player in history with at least 1,000 in each league.

3. Detroit last won a road series against Los Angeles in 2009.

PREDICTION: Tigers 6, Angels 2

bmd1803 · Aug 6, 2018

W/L Trends
Detroit

Tigers are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a loss.
Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Tigers are 40-83 in their last 123 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 17-37 in their last 54 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 17-40 in their last 57 during game 1 of a series.
Tigers are 15-37 in their last 52 vs. American League West.
Tigers are 15-38 in their last 53 road games.
Tigers are 11-28 in their last 39 overall.
Tigers are 9-23 in their last 32 games on grass.
Tigers are 16-43 in their last 59 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 14-39 in their last 53 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Tigers are 4-1 in Boyds last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Tigers are 6-2 in Boyds last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 5-2 in Boyds last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Tigers are 2-6 in Boyds last 8 starts.
Tigers are 3-12 in Boyds last 15 road starts.
Tigers are 1-6 in Boyds last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

LA Angels

Angels are 8-2 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Angels are 8-20 in their last 28 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 7-21 in their last 28 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 1-6 in their last 7 overall.
Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 Monday games.
Angels are 4-0 in Tropeanos last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Angels are 5-1 in Tropeanos last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Angels are 4-1 in Tropeanos last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Angels are 4-1 in Tropeanos last 5 Monday starts.
Angels are 5-2 in Tropeanos last 7 starts vs. American League Central.
Angels are 1-4 in Tropeanos last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

OU Trends
Detroit

Under is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 9-2-2 in Tigers last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 Monday games.
Under is 6-2-1 in Tigers last 9 vs. American League West.
Under is 24-9 in Tigers last 33 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 24-9 in Tigers last 33 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 23-9-1 in Tigers last 33 road games.
Under is 10-4-2 in Tigers last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 37-16 in Tigers last 53 games following a loss.
Under is 35-16 in Tigers last 51 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 36-17-2 in Tigers last 55 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Boyds last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 8-2 in Boyds last 10 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Boyds last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Boyds last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-2 in Boyds last 7 starts vs. American League West.

LA Angels

Under is 6-1-1 in Angels last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 19-7-2 in Angels last 28 Monday games.
Under is 8-3-1 in Angels last 12 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in Angels last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 5-2-1 in Angels last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 9-4 in Angels last 13 vs. American League Central.
Over is 3-0-1 in Tropeanos last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-0-1 in Tropeanos last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0 in Tropeanos last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
Over is 6-1-1 in Tropeanos last 8 starts overall.
Over is 5-1 in Tropeanos last 6 starts on grass.
Over is 7-3 in Tropeanos last 10 home starts.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Los Angeles.
Under is 14-5 in the last 19 meetings.
Tigers are 12-28 in the last 40 meetings.
Tigers are 17-46 in the last 63 meetings in Los Angeles.

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bmd1803 · Aug 6, 2018

Preview: Astros at Giants
Gracenote
Aug 5, 2018

The injury bug continues to plague the Houston Astros, who begin a brief two-game interleague series against the host San Francisco Giants on Monday. George Springer suffered a left thumb injury in Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers and could join a star-studded disabled list that includes Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and Lance McCullers Jr.

Springer homered to begin Sunday’s contest but left in the third inning after sliding head-first into second base, and the Dodgers went on to snap the Astros’ four-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory. Tony Kemp belted a solo homer for Houston, which took two of three from Los Angeles but saw its lead over second-place Oakland in the American League West shrink to four games. San Francisco kept alive its playoff hopes by securing its first winning road trip of the season (4-2) with Sunday’s 3-2 victory in Arizona. Evan Longoria belted a tie-breaking homer in the eighth inning and is batting .357 with two doubles, a triple and two blasts in 10 games since returning from a broken hand on July 26.

TV: 10:15 p.m. ET, MLB Network, AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston), NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Charlie Morton (12-2, 2.90 ERA) vs. Giants RH Dereck Rodriguez (5-1, 2.59)

Morton helped the Astros snap a season-high five-game losing streak with a solid outing on Tuesday, when he allowed two runs while striking out eight over six innings against Seattle. The 34-year-old has gone 26-9 with a 3.29 ERA in 46 starts since joining Houston at the beginning of last season. Morton owns a 4-4 record and 2.59 ERA in 12 career starts against San Francisco, going 2-2 with a 3.82 mark in six outings at AT&T Park.

Rodriguez has entered the National League Rookie of the Year discussion after going 3-0 with a 1.49 ERA over his last seven games (six starts). The son of Hall-of-Famer Ivan Rodriguez tossed a career-high seven innings against San Diego on Tuesday, allowing one run and three hits while striking out seven. The 26-year-old, who is facing Houston for the first time, owns an impressive 54-to-18 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 66 frames this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Giants are 44-13 when scoring at least four runs and 13-43 when registering three or fewer.

2. Altuve (knee) has been ruled out for the series against San Francisco and will return to Houston to be examined by team doctors.

3. San Francisco C Buster Posey (concussion protocol) returned to the lineup Sunday after missing one game and went 1-for-3 while starting at first base.

PREDICTION: Giants 5, Astros 4

bmd1803 · Aug 6, 2018

W/L Trends
Houston

Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Astros are 11-4 in their last 15 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 38-16 in their last 54 vs. National League West.
Astros are 14-6 in their last 20 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 64-28 in their last 92 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 38-17 in their last 55 road games.
Astros are 29-13 in their last 42 interleague road games.
Astros are 35-16 in their last 51 during game 1 of a series.
Astros are 54-26 in their last 80 interleague games.
Astros are 35-17 in their last 52 games on grass.
Astros are 35-17 in their last 52 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 7-0 in Mortons last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Astros are 6-1 in Mortons last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 17-3 in Mortons last 20 starts with 5 days of rest.
Astros are 5-1 in Mortons last 6 Monday starts.
Astros are 4-1 in Mortons last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Astros are 4-1 in Mortons last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 6-2 in Mortons last 8 starts on grass.
Astros are 1-4 in Mortons last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

San Francisco

Giants are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Giants are 5-1 in their last 6 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Giants are 16-5 in their last 21 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Giants are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Giants are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
Giants are 17-35 in their last 52 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Giants are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. American League West.
Giants are 2-5 in their last 7 interleague games.
Giants are 2-5 in their last 7 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Giants are 2-6 in their last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Giants are 1-5 in their last 6 home games.
Giants are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Giants are 7-1 in Rodriguezs last 8 starts.
Giants are 7-1 in Rodriguezs last 8 starts on grass.
Giants are 5-1 in Rodriguezs last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Giants are 4-1 in Rodriguezs last 5 home starts.

OU Trends
Houston

Under is 10-1-1 in Astros last 12 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 8-1-1 in Astros last 10 interleague road games.
Under is 7-1-1 in Astros last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-1 in Astros last 8 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 12-3-2 in Astros last 17 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Astros last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-2-1 in Astros last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 15-4-2 in Astros last 21 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2-1 in Astros last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2-1 in Astros last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 28-10-1 in Astros last 39 Monday games.
Under is 18-7-2 in Astros last 27 interleague games.
Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 on grass.
Under is 25-10-3 in Astros last 38 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 10-4-2 in Astros last 16 games following a loss.
Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 overall.
Under is 25-10-2 in Astros last 37 vs. National League West.
Over is 14-6-2 in Astros last 22 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 7-3-1 in Astros last 11 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 35-16-2 in Astros last 53 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-0 in Mortons last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Mortons last 4 interleague starts.
Under is 4-0 in Mortons last 4 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 6-1 in Mortons last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Mortons last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-1 in Mortons last 5 road starts.
Under is 5-2 in Mortons last 7 Monday starts.
Under is 5-2 in Mortons last 7 starts overall.
Under is 9-4 in Mortons last 13 starts with 5 days of rest.

San Francisco

Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0-1 in Giants last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 8-2-2 in Giants last 12 games following a win.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 interleague games.
Over is 4-1-1 in Giants last 6 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Giants last 6 interleague home games.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 vs. American League West.
Over is 6-2-2 in Giants last 10 Monday games.
Over is 6-2-1 in Giants last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2-1 in Giants last 8 on grass.
Over is 5-2-1 in Giants last 8 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Rodriguezs last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Rodriguezs last 6 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Rodriguezs last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in San Francisco.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Astros are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Astros are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in San Francisco.

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