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Preview: Nationals at Cubs
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Aug 9, 2018

The Chicago Cubs have faced their share of poor offenses recently, but the quality of competition figures to ramp back up in fairly short order. Boasting only an 11-10 record since the Midsummer Classic, the Cubs hope to find some more consistency beginning this weekend when they host the Washington Nationals on Friday in the opener of a three-game set.

Chicago hasn't won more than two games in a row since the All-Star break and didn't take much advantage of what appeared to be a break in the schedule over the last week, winning four of seven against last-place clubs San Diego (13th in the National League in runs) and Kansas City (last in the majors). The Cubs enter this series after a day off to lick their wounds following a 9-0 defeat against the Royals in which they mustered only three singles, although they remain two games ahead of Milwaukee atop the NL Central. The Nationals are the NL's highest-scoring team since the break, averaging 5.9 runs over that time while scoring at least seven runs six times. Washington is coming off a 7-3 homestand and a four-game series split with Atlanta, taking Thursday's finale 6-3 to move 4 1/2 games behind the Braves for second place in the NL East and also in the race for the second wild card.

TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, MLB Network, MASN (Washington), NBCS Chicago

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Jeremy Hellickson (5-2, 3.56 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Kyle Hendricks (8-9, 4.07)

Hellickson held the opposition to three earned runs or fewer for the 15th time in 16 outings following Saturday's win against Cincinnati, yielding two runs - both on homers - on four hits over 5 2/3 innings. The 31-year-old has made 11 of his starts on the road this season, going 4-2 with a 3.10 ERA while allowing only three homers and walking 10 across 52 1/3 frames. Hellickson lost his only career start in Wrigley Field last season, surrendering six runs over four innings.

Hendricks struck out at least seven for a third consecutive turn and won for the third time in four decisions Saturday against San Diego despite permitting four runs in 5 2/3 frames. The Dartmouth product has only recorded 10 quality starts in 23 trips to the mound in 2018, doing so only twice over his last nine outings. Daniel Murphy (3-for-13) and Adam Eaton (3-for-7) have homered twice while Mark Reynolds is 4-for-5 against Hendricks, who is 2-2 with a 2.67 ERA in five starts versus Washington.

WALK-OFFS

1. Nationals OF Bryce Harper (right knee soreness) was scratched from Thursday's lineup. He is tentatively expected to play Friday.

2. Chicago 1B Anthony Rizzo is hitting .370 over his last seven games and needs one hit to reach 1,000 for his career.

3. Washington 1B Ryan Zimmerman is batting .400 with six doubles, two homers and 10 RBIs over his last nine contests.

PREDICTION: Nationals 6, Cubs 3
 

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Washington

Nationals are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 7-3 in their last 10 overall.
Nationals are 7-3 in their last 10 games on grass.
Nationals are 7-15 in their last 22 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 6-13 in their last 19 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 7-16 in their last 23 road games.
Nationals are 6-15 in their last 21 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 4-10 in their last 14 vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 3-9 in their last 12 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Nationals are 5-2 in Hellicksons last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 9-4 in Hellicksons last 13 starts.
Nationals are 9-4 in Hellicksons last 13 starts on grass.

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. National League East.
Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 16-7 in their last 23 home games.
Cubs are 9-4 in their last 13 Friday games.
Cubs are 40-18 in their last 58 games following a loss.
Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Cubs are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Cubs are 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts.
Cubs are 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts on grass.
Cubs are 8-3 in Hendricks' last 11 starts during game 1 of a series.
Cubs are 8-3 in Hendricks' last 11 starts vs. National League East.
Cubs are 3-7 in Hendricks' last 10 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 3-7 in Hendricks' last 10 Friday starts.

OU Trends
Washington

Over is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-2 in Nationals last 11 vs. National League Central.
Under is 16-4-1 in Nationals last 21 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 6-2 in Nationals last 8 Friday games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Nationals last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 36-14-3 in Nationals last 53 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 games following a win.
Under is 47-20-3 in Nationals last 70 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 53-23-6 in Nationals last 82 road games.
Under is 45-20-3 in Nationals last 68 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 36-17-3 in Nationals last 56 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 39-19-1 in Nationals last 59 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-0 in Hellicksons last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-0 in Hellicksons last 7 road starts.
Under is 4-0 in Hellicksons last 4 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 6-0 in Hellicksons last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Hellicksons last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 13-3 in Hellicksons last 16 starts on grass.
Under is 13-3 in Hellicksons last 16 starts overall.

Chi. Cubs

Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 9-2 in Cubs last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 6-2 in Cubs last 8 Friday games.
Under is 6-2 in Cubs last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Cubs last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 games following a loss.
Under is 4-0 in Hendricks' last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 21-4-1 in Hendricks' last 26 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 12-3-1 in Hendricks' last 16 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Hendricks' last 9 Friday starts.
Under is 21-8 in Hendricks' last 29 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 36-14-1 in Hendricks' last 51 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 18-7 in Hendricks' last 25 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 5-2 in Hendricks' last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 10-4 in Hendricks' last 14 starts on grass.
Under is 10-4 in Hendricks' last 14 starts overall.
Under is 39-17-1 in Hendricks' last 57 home starts.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts vs. Nationals.
Cubs are 5-2 in Hendricks' last 7 starts vs. Nationals.

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Preview: Red Sox at Orioles
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Aug 10, 2018

Although the Boston Red Sox lost for the first time this month in their last outing, Mookie Betts only enhanced his candidacy for American League MVP. The three-time All-Star looks to get his Red Sox back on the winning track Friday when they visit the Baltimore Orioles for the opener of a four-game set.

Betts became the 21st Red Sox player to hit for the cycle and the first in the major leagues this season during Boston's 8-5 defeat in Toronto, which ended the club's six-game winning streak. The 25-year-old former fifth-round pick, who has scored twice in four straight games, also went 4-for-4 with a walk to improve to 13-for-28 in August and is batting a majors-best .347 for the season - 16 points better than teammate J.D. Martinez. The Red Sox still own the best record in baseball at 81-35 and stand a good chance of bouncing back against Baltimore (35-80), which retained its title as the worst team in baseball with Thursday's 5-4 loss at Tampa Bay in the rubber match of their three-game series. The Orioles have dropped 10 of their 12 meetings with the Red Sox this season, scoring three runs or fewer nine times.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), MASN2 (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox RH Nathan Eovaldi (5-4, 3.38 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Dylan Bundy (7-10, 4.38)

Eovaldi became the first Boston starter since Vaughn Eshelman in 1995 to record consecutive scoreless outings to begin his Red Sox career on Saturday, moving to 2-0 after blanking the New York Yankees over eight innings of work. "His stuff is probably some of the best in the big leagues. The fact that he can use his stuff on the edges of the strike zone is impressive," manager Alex Cora told MLB.com. Mark Trumbo is 5-for-8 with two doubles versus Eovaldi, who is 2-0 with a 4.33 ERA in five starts against Baltimore.

Bundy logged his second straight quality start in a loss at Texas on Saturday, permitting two runs (one earned) while fanning six over six innings. The 25-year-old Oklahoman has surrendered at least one home run in five consecutive outings - he's given up nine total over that span - and leads the majors with 27 homers allowed. Betts (7-for-29, three home runs) is one of eight active Red Sox with at least one homer against Bundy, who is 0-2 despite a 2.29 ERA in three starts versus Boston this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Martinez needs to drive in one more run to become the ninth Red Sox to record at least 30 home runs and 100 RBIs in his first season with the team.

2. Trumbo is batting .364 with four homers and 13 RBIs during an 11-game hitting streak.

3. Boston lost for the first time in 15 games started by C Sandy Leon on Thursday. Despite the setback, the club has won 25 of his last 27 starts.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 6, Orioles 2
 

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Boston

Red Sox are 17-4 in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games.
Red Sox are 41-11 in their last 52 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Red Sox are 18-5 in their last 23 during game 1 of a series.
Red Sox are 39-13 in their last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 38-13 in their last 51 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 39-14 in their last 53 vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 38-14 in their last 52 overall.
Red Sox are 40-15 in their last 55 games on grass.
Red Sox are 46-21 in their last 67 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 40-19 in their last 59 games following a loss.
Red Sox are 39-19 in their last 58 road games.
Red Sox are 39-19 in their last 58 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 43-21 in their last 64 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Baltimore

Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Orioles are 19-40 in their last 59 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Orioles are 25-53 in their last 78 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 21-47 in their last 68 vs. American League East.
Orioles are 36-83 in their last 119 games on grass.
Orioles are 15-36 in their last 51 during game 1 of a series.
Orioles are 28-69 in their last 97 games following a loss.
Orioles are 20-50 in their last 70 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 18-46 in their last 64 overall.
Orioles are 14-37 in their last 51 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Orioles are 6-16 in their last 22 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 6-16 in their last 22 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Orioles are 13-39 in their last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 1-5 in their last 6 Friday games.
Orioles are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 4-9 in Bundys last 13 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 2-5 in Bundys last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 2-6 in Bundys last 8 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 3-10 in Bundys last 13 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 2-7 in Bundys last 9 starts with 5 days of rest.
Orioles are 1-4 in Bundys last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Orioles are 1-4 in Bundys last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Orioles are 1-4 in Bundys last 5 starts.
Orioles are 1-4 in Bundys last 5 Friday starts.
Orioles are 3-13 in Bundys last 16 starts vs. American League East.
Orioles are 2-11 in Bundys last 13 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Orioles are 0-4 in Bundys last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Boston

Over is 3-0-1 in Red Sox last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 road games.
Over is 3-0-1 in Red Sox last 4 vs. American League East.
Under is 5-1-1 in Red Sox last 7 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 6-2 in Red Sox last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 12-4-1 in Red Sox last 17 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 11-5 in Red Sox last 16 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 15-7-1 in Red Sox last 23 during game 1 of a series.

Baltimore

Over is 8-1 in Orioles last 9 on grass.
Over is 7-1 in Orioles last 8 vs. American League East.
Over is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 games following a loss.
Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-2 in Orioles last 12 overall.
Over is 5-1-1 in Orioles last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 home games.
Over is 15-4-2 in Orioles last 21 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 19-6-1 in Orioles last 26 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-2-3 in Orioles last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-4 in Orioles last 13 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 3-0-1 in Bundys last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-1 in Bundys last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-1-1 in Bundys last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-1 in Bundys last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-2 in Bundys last 7 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 7-2 in Bundys last 9 Friday starts.
Under is 3-1-1 in Bundys last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2-1 in Bundys last 8 home starts.
Over is 15-7-1 in Bundys last 23 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 7-1-2 in Bundys last 10 starts vs. Red Sox.
Red Sox are 13-3 in the last 16 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in Bundys last 5 home starts vs. Red Sox.
Red Sox are 19-7 in the last 26 meetings in Baltimore.
Orioles are 1-5 in Bundys last 6 home starts vs. Red Sox.
Orioles are 0-5 in Bundys last 5 starts vs. Red Sox.

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Preview: Rangers at Yankees
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Aug 10, 2018

The New York Yankees have rattled off four consecutive victories since enduring a season-worst five-game slide and look to post another when they host the Texas Rangers on Friday for the second contest of their four-game set. Neil Walker homered from both sides of the plate on Thursday as New York went deep a total of five times en route to a series-opening 7-3 win.

Giancarlo Stanton launched his 28th home run while Miguel Andujar and Aaron Hicks also belted shots as all of the Yankees' runs came courtesy of the long ball. Stanton has homered in each of his last three games, collecting seven RBIs in that span to raise his team-best total to 74. Jurickson Profar delivered a solo blast for the Rangers, giving him three homers and 10 RBIs in seven contests this month. Elvis Andrus was hitless in four at-bats as his career-best 19-game hitting streak came to an end.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Southwest (Texas), YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers LH Mike Minor (8-6, 4.53 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Masahiro Tanaka (9-2, 3.76)

Minor has won back-to-back starts, allowing three runs, eight hits and one walk while registering 14 strikeouts. The 30-year-old has struggled on the road this season as he is 3-4 with a 6.50 ERA in nine turns. Minor is 0-1 with a 3.00 ERA in four career appearances (two starts) against the Yankees but will be making his first start versus the club since 2012.

Tanaka has won seven consecutive decisions, last losing on April 17 against Miami. The 29-year-old gave up one run and six hits while striking out nine over 4 2/3 innings of a no-decision at Boston in his last turn. Tanaka is 1-2 with a 6.52 ERA in five career starts against the Rangers, with the triumph coming despite his allowing four runs and three hits over five innings on May 21.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yankees RF Aaron Judge still is unable to swing a bat two weeks after suffering a fractured wrist, and MGR Aaron Boone indicated the slugger won't be ready to return late next week as initially forecast.

2. Texas 3B Adrian Beltre was hitless in four at-bats on Thursday and is 2-for-20 over his last five contests.

3. New York 2B Gleyber Torres was held out of the series opener after going 3-for-24 with nine strikeouts during the team's recently completed seven-game road trip.

PREDICTION: Yankees 7, Rangers 4
 

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Texas

Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 Friday games.
Rangers are 9-4 in their last 13 overall.
Rangers are 9-4 in their last 13 games on grass.
Rangers are 23-49 in their last 72 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 21-47 in their last 68 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 3-7 in their last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Rangers are 7-20 in their last 27 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Rangers are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Rangers are 2-5 in Minors last 7 road starts.
Rangers are 1-4 in Minors last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 1-5 in Minors last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 1-6 in Minors last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

NY Yankees

Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a win.
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 58-19 in their last 77 home games.
Yankees are 9-3 in their last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 20-8 in their last 28 vs. American League West.
Yankees are 36-16 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Yankees are 36-16 in their last 52 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Yankees are 36-16 in their last 52 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 58-27 in their last 85 games on grass.
Yankees are 35-17 in their last 52 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Yankees are 0-4 in their last 4 Friday games.
Yankees are 5-0 in Tanakas last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Yankees are 11-4 in Tanakas last 15 Friday starts.
Yankees are 19-7 in Tanakas last 26 starts during game 2 of a series.
Yankees are 21-8 in Tanakas last 29 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Yankees are 21-8 in Tanakas last 29 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 10-4 in Tanakas last 14 starts.
Yankees are 37-15 in Tanakas last 52 home starts.
Yankees are 40-17 in Tanakas last 57 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 7-3 in Tanakas last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 45-22 in Tanakas last 67 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Texas

Over is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 vs. American League East.
Over is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-2-1 in Rangers last 9 Friday games.
Under is 19-7-2 in Rangers last 28 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 road 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 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Rangers last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-0-1 in Minors last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 5-1 in Minors last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Minors last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-2-1 in Minors last 11 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1-1 in Minors last 6 road starts.
Under is 8-2-1 in Minors last 11 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Minors last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

NY Yankees

Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 3-0-1 in Yankees last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 3-0-1 in Yankees last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-0-1 in Yankees last 4 home games.
Over is 6-1-1 in Yankees last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-1-1 in Yankees last 7 games following a win.
Under is 9-2 in Yankees last 11 Friday games.
Over is 8-3 in Yankees last 11 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 9-4-2 in Yankees last 15 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 21-10-3 in Yankees last 34 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Tanakas last 4 Friday starts.
Over is 5-1 in Tanakas last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1-1 in Tanakas last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Tanakas last 5 home starts.
Over is 10-4-1 in Tanakas last 15 starts on grass.
Over is 20-8 in Tanakas last 28 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 21-10 in Tanakas last 31 starts vs. American League West.

Head to Head

Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Kerwin Danley

Road team is 9-1 in Danleys last 10 Friday games behind home plate vs. New York.
Rangers are 6-1 in their last 7 games with Danley behind home plate.
Over is 5-1 in Danleys last 6 games behind home plate.
Road team is 10-2 in Danleys last 12 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Home team is 4-1 in Danleys last 5 games behind home plate.
Under is 8-2-1 in Danleys last 11 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Under is 7-2 in Danleys last 9 Friday games behind home plate vs. New York.
Under is 19-7-1 in Danleys last 27 games behind home plate vs. Texas.
Over is 5-2 in Danleys last 7 Friday games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-2 in Danleys last 7 games behind home plate vs. Texas.
 

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Preview: Rays at Blue Jays
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Aug 10, 2018

The Tampa Bay Rays are playing a lot of close games as they get set to visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday for the opener of their three-game series. The Rays have been involved in six straight one-run contests, with Thursday's 5-4 victory over Baltimore representing just their second win during the stretch.

Tampa Bay has played in a major league-high 49 one-run games but are just 22-27 in those affairs. The Rays also struggle on the road, where they are 24-33, and Friday's contest is the opener of a nine-game trek that includes series with the New York Yankees Boston. Toronto recorded an 8-5 victory over the Red Sox on Thursday to halt its three-game losing streak. Randal Grichuk homered and recorded three RBIs for the second straight game while Teoscar Hernandez launched his 18th blast to tie Justin Smoak for the team lead.

TV: 7:07 p.m. ET, FS Sun (Tampa Bay), Sportsnet (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays LH Blake Snell (12-5, 2.27 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Marco Estrada (5-8, 4.65)

Snell is making his second start since a stint on the disabled list due to shoulder fatigue and will be limited to 75 pitches. The 25-year-old All-Star pitched four innings in his return on August 4, when he gave up one run and three hits in a no-decision against the Chicago White Sox. Snell is 2-2 with a 4.62 ERA in five career outings versus the Blue Jays.

Estrada is coming off a stellar performance as he gave up one run and one hit over seven innings while defeating Seattle. The 35-year-old is 2-4 with a 4.50 ERA in nine home starts this season. Estrada is just 1-8 with a 4.54 ERA in 15 career appearances (11 starts) against Tampa Bay and was unable to notch a win on May 6 despite scattering four hits over six scoreless frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Rays have won five of this season's six meetings with the Blue Jays.

2. Tampa Bay INF Jake Bauers drove in three runs on Thursday to finish with five RBIs in the three-game series against Baltimore.

3. Toronto recalled LHP Thomas Pannone from Triple-A Buffalo and optioned RHP Mike Hauschild to the same affiliate.

PREDICTION: Rays 4, Blue Jays 3
 

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Tampa Bay

Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 22-8 in their last 30 games on astroturf.
Rays are 4-9 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Rays are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 7-19 in their last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 7-20 in their last 27 road games.
Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 0-5 in their last 5 Friday games.
Rays are 5-0 in Snells last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Rays are 6-1 in Snells last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 5-1 in Snells last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 4-1 in Snells last 5 starts on astroturf.
Rays are 4-1 in Snells last 5 Friday starts.
Rays are 1-4 in Snells last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Toronto

Blue Jays are 6-0 in their last 6 Friday games.
Blue Jays are 4-9 in their last 13 games following a win.
Blue Jays are 11-26 in their last 37 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 3-9 in their last 12 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Blue Jays are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Blue Jays are 6-21 in their last 27 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in their last 6 games on astroturf.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in their last 6 home games.
Blue Jays are 5-2 in Estradas last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Blue Jays are 3-7 in Estradas last 10 Friday starts.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in Estradas last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in Estradas last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in Estradas last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in Estradas last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in Estradas last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 2-8 in Estradas last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in Estradas last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Tampa Bay

Over is 6-1 in Rays last 7 road games.
Over is 6-1 in Rays last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-1 in Rays last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 vs. American League East.
Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 7-2 in Rays last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 8-3 in Rays last 11 Friday games.
Over is 5-2 in Rays last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Snells last 6 road starts.
Under is 4-0 in Snells last 4 starts overall.
Under is 8-2 in Snells last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Snells last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Snells last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Snells last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Snells last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Toronto

Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 on astroturf.
Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 Friday games.
Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 home games.
Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 vs. American League East.
Over is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 9-1 in Blue Jays last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 games following a win.
Over is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 13-3 in Blue Jays last 16 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 18-6 in Blue Jays last 24 overall.
Under is 10-4-2 in Blue Jays last 16 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Estradas last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 14-2 in Estradas last 16 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 6-1 in Estradas last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Estradas last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 5-2 in Estradas last 7 Friday starts.
Under is 5-2-1 in Estradas last 8 starts on astroturf.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in Estradas last 4 home starts vs. Rays.
Rays are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Under is 4-1-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Over is 6-2-1 in Estradas last 9 starts vs. Rays.
Rays are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Toronto.
Blue Jays are 1-8 in Estradas last 9 starts vs. Rays.
Blue Jays are 0-4 in Estradas last 4 home starts vs. Rays.

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Preview: Twins at Tigers
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Aug 10, 2018

The Minnesota Twins' long-shot hopes to inch back into the American League Central race were all but extinguished when they lost three of four at Cleveland, culminating with a pair of walk-off losses. Now 11 games back of the Indians, Minnesota resumes its seven-game road trip when it visits the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.

The Twins erased a four-run deficit against reigning Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber on Thursday before enduring their 12th walk-off loss of the season. Jorge Polanco, who missed the first 80 games of the season while serving a drug suspension, hit his first home run and had his first three-RBI game of the year. The Tigers are coming off an ugly six-game road trip in which they failed to win, were shut out three times and scored a total of eight runs. "We've just got a lot of guys struggling at the same time," Detroit manager Ron Gardenhire said. "You know what, we play better at home, so it'll be nice to get home."

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Ervin Santana (0-0, 6.14 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Jordan Zimmermann (4-4, 4.31)

Santana, who started the season on the disabled list after undergoing surgery on his middle finger, will make his fourth start in search of his first win. He picked up his third straight no-decision after lasting 4 1/3 innings and giving up three runs on seven hits versus Kansas City. Nicholas Castellanos (7-for-16) and Victor Martinez (15-for-40, four homers) have each tormented Santana.

Zimmermann improved to 4-0 after winning his first two starts of July in impressive fashion, giving up two runs and nine hits over 15 innings, but it's been all downhill since. He has lost his last four starts due to an inability to keep the ball in the park, allowing two homers in each of the defeats. Joe Mauer is 6-for-17 against Zimmermann, who is 3-3 with a 6.87 ERA versus the Twins.

WALK-OFFS

1. Twins 2B Logan Forsythe is riding a seven-game hitting streak.

2. Castellanos has hit safely in four straight games.

3. Twins 3B Miguel Sano is 11-for-33 over the past 10 games.

PREDICTION: Tigers 5, Twins 4
 

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Minnesota

Twins are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Twins are 17-35 in their last 52 road games.
Twins are 12-30 in their last 42 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 5-0 in Santanas last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 5-1 in Santanas last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 4-1 in Santanas last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 4-1 in Santanas last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Twins are 4-1 in Santanas last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
Twins are 4-1 in Santanas last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 5-2 in Santanas last 7 Friday starts.
Twins are 11-5 in Santanas last 16 starts.

Detroit

Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 40-85 in their last 125 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 20-43 in their last 63 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 6-13 in their last 19 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 17-39 in their last 56 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 17-41 in their last 58 during game 1 of a series.
Tigers are 8-22 in their last 30 games following a loss.
Tigers are 11-31 in their last 42 overall.
Tigers are 7-20 in their last 27 Friday games.
Tigers are 9-26 in their last 35 games on grass.
Tigers are 1-7 in their last 8 games following an off day.
Tigers are 4-1 in Zimmermanns last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 4-1 in Zimmermanns last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 3-7 in Zimmermanns last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.
Tigers are 3-10 in Zimmermanns last 13 starts with 5 days of rest.
Tigers are 2-8 in Zimmermanns last 10 home starts.
Tigers are 1-4 in Zimmermanns last 5 starts on grass.
Tigers are 2-9 in Zimmermanns last 11 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 3-14 in Zimmermanns last 17 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-7 in Zimmermanns last 8 Friday starts.
Tigers are 0-4 in Zimmermanns last 4 starts.

OU Trends
Minnesota

Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-2 in Twins last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 20-7-3 in Twins last 30 Friday games.
Over is 5-2 in Twins last 7 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Twins last 7 on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Twins last 7 vs. American League Central.
Over is 4-1 in Santanas last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Santanas last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Santanas last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 16-7-3 in Santanas last 26 starts during game 1 of a series.

Detroit

Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 on grass.
Under is 10-2-2 in Tigers last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 14-3-1 in Tigers last 18 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games following an off day.
Under is 12-3-1 in Tigers last 16 Friday games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. American League Central.
Over is 5-2-1 in Tigers last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 25-10 in Tigers last 35 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 37-16 in Tigers last 53 games following a loss.
Under is 37-17 in Tigers last 54 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Zimmermanns last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Zimmermanns last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Zimmermanns last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Zimmermanns last 5 Friday starts.
Over is 8-2 in Zimmermanns last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 3-1-1 in Zimmermanns last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 3-1-1 in Zimmermanns last 5 starts overall.
Over is 19-7-1 in Zimmermanns last 27 home starts.
Over is 13-5 in Zimmermanns last 18 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 18-7-1 in Zimmermanns last 26 starts vs. American League Central.
Over is 5-2-1 in Zimmermanns last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Zimmermanns last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 5-2 in Zimmermanns last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 13-6-2 in Zimmermanns last 21 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in Zimmermanns last 4 home starts vs. Twins.
Over is 5-0 in Zimmermanns last 5 starts vs. Twins.
Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings.
Over is 8-2-1 in the last 11 meetings in Detroit.
Twins are 4-1 in Santanas last 5 road starts vs. Tigers.
Twins are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Detroit.
Twins are 10-4 in the last 14 meetings.
Under is 5-2 in Santanas last 7 starts vs. Tigers.

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Preview: Mets at Marlins
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Aug 9, 2018

The New York Mets begin an unconventional 10-day, 11-game, five-city road trip on Friday when they play the opener of a three-game series against the Miami Marlins (47-69). The Mets (47-65) will play sets against last-place teams Miami and Baltimore, a one-game makeup tilt versus the New York Yankees as well as a five-game series at National League East-leading Philadelphia.

Brandon Nimmo improved to 5-for-8 in his last two contests after matching a team record with three doubles while driving in three runs in Wednesday's 8-0 romp over Cincinnati. The energetic 25-year-old hasn't been as fortunate when facing Miami this season, going a dismal 3-for-24 with seven strikeouts. While the Mets have shown a bit of optimism by winning three of their last five, the Marlins have lost eight of nine to find themselves occupying the cellar in the division. Miguel Rojas had an RBI single for one of his team's three hits in Wednesday's 7-1 setback to St. Louis to improve to 4-for-17 this month.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), FS Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Zack Wheeler (6-6, 3.89 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Jose Urena (3-11, 4.66)

Wheeler won his career-high fourth straight start on Saturday after recording his second consecutive scoreless outing. The 28-year-old scattered three hits and struck out a season high-tying nine batters in a 3-0 victory versus Atlanta to run his scoreless innings streak to 17. Wheeler, who has kept the ball in the park in each of his last three trips to the mound (20 innings), has yielded just four runs on nine hits with 16 strikeouts en route to splitting a pair of encounters with the Marlins.

Urena yielded three homers and six runs total over five innings in an 8-3 setback at Philadelphia in his last outing. The 26-year-old Dominican has allowed at least five runs in three of his last four starts, with 12 walks in that span driving up his pitch count. Urena kept the ball in the park and only issued one free pass in his lone encounter with the Mets this season, although it ended up in a loss after he permitted three runs on five hits in as many innings of a 4-2 setback on April 9.

WALK-OFFS

1. New York CF Austin Jackson is 9-for-16 with three extra-base hits (two doubles, homer) and six RBIs in his last five games.

2. Marlins 1B Justin Bour is 5-for-33 with 12 strikeouts against the Mets this season.

3. The Marlins haven't helped themselves when playing within the division, going 15-29.

PREDICTION: Mets 4, Marlins 3
 

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NY Mets

Mets are 20-41 in their last 61 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 21-43 in their last 64 games on grass.
Mets are 8-17 in their last 25 vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 6-13 in their last 19 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 6-14 in their last 20 during game 1 of a series.
Mets are 18-44 in their last 62 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 3-8 in their last 11 Friday games.
Mets are 7-20 in their last 27 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 9-27 in their last 36 games following a win.
Mets are 2-7 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 2-7 in their last 9 games following an off day.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
Mets are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. National League East.
Mets are 1-7 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Mets are 5-0 in Wheelers last 5 starts.
Mets are 5-0 in Wheelers last 5 starts on grass.
Mets are 6-14 in Wheelers last 20 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Mets are 2-6 in Wheelers last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Mets are 2-8 in Wheelers last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.
Mets are 1-4 in Wheelers last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 1-4 in Wheelers last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 1-5 in Wheelers last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 0-4 in Wheelers last 4 Friday starts.

Miami

Marlins are 9-4 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Marlins are 11-5 in their last 16 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 games following an off day.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games.
Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 1-8 in their last 9 overall.
Marlins are 1-8 in their last 9 games on grass.
Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 0-6 in their last 6 vs. National League East.
Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 4-1 in Urenas last 5 home starts.
Marlins are 3-7 in Urenas last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.
Marlins are 3-8 in Urenas last 11 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 7-19 in Urenas last 26 starts.
Marlins are 7-19 in Urenas last 26 starts on grass.
Marlins are 3-9 in Urenas last 12 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Marlins are 3-9 in Urenas last 12 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 3-11 in Urenas last 14 starts with 5 days of rest.
Marlins are 3-11 in Urenas last 14 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 3-12 in Urenas last 15 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Marlins are 1-4 in Urenas last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Marlins are 2-8 in Urenas last 10 starts vs. National League East.
Marlins are 3-12 in Urenas last 15 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
NY Mets

Over is 5-1 in Mets last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1-1 in Mets last 7 games following a win.
Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 vs. National League East.
Under is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 road games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 Friday games.
Over is 5-2 in Mets last 7 games following an off day.
Over is 5-2 in Mets last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Wheelers last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 7-2-1 in Wheelers last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 10-4-1 in Wheelers last 15 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Wheelers last 7 starts vs. National League East.

Miami

Under is 2-0-2 in Marlins last 4 overall.
Under is 3-0-1 in Marlins last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 2-0-2 in Marlins last 4 on grass.
Under is 4-0-1 in Marlins last 5 home games.
Under is 2-0-2 in Marlins last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 9-1-1 in Marlins last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-1-1 in Marlins last 9 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Marlins last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Marlins last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-2 in Marlins last 6 games following a loss.
Under is 3-1-1 in Marlins last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 games following an off day.
Under is 5-2-1 in Marlins last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 5-2-1 in Marlins last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Marlins last 8 vs. National League East.
Over is 5-1 in Urenas last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 5-1 in Urenas last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Urenas last 6 starts vs. National League East.
Over is 4-1 in Urenas last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Urenas last 10 home starts.
Under is 7-3 in Urenas last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in Wheelers last 5 road starts vs. Marlins.
Under is 3-1-1 in Urenas last 5 home starts vs. Mets.
Under is 3-1-1 in Urenas last 5 starts vs. Mets.
Mets are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.
Marlins are 1-4 in Urenas last 5 home starts vs. Mets.

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Preview: Diamondbacks at Reds
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Aug 9, 2018

David Peralta has turned it on since the calendar shifted to August, going a sizzling 18-for-33 with seven extra-base hits (three doubles, triple, three homers). Peralta aims to continue his sterling performance at the plate on Friday as the Arizona Diamondbacks (64-52) begin a nine-game road trip with the first of three contests against the Cincinnati Reds (50-65).

Peralta recorded his third four-hit performance of the month in Wednesday's 6-0 romp over Philadelphia while scoring twice and driving in a pair of runs to boot. The 30-year-old Venezuelan aims to keep it going versus Friday starter Anthony DeSclafani, against whom he is 3-for-6 with a double in his career. While Arizona won two of three versus Cincinnati in late May and eight of its last 12 overall, the Reds completed a dismal 2-7 road trip with a thud after an 8-0 setback at the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon. Joey Votto is expected to return to the lineup after missing two straight games with a right knee injury sustained after he was hit by a pitch from Washington right-hander Ryan Madson.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Clay Buchholz (5-1, 2.68 ERA) vs. Reds RH Anthony DeSclafani (5-3, 4.98)

Buchholz won his fourth straight start on Saturday after allowing two runs on seven hits over six innings of a 9-3 victory versus San Francisco. The 33-year-old was taken deep twice in that contest and has surrendered seven homers in 10 outings this season. Buchholz didn't fare well in his lone career start versus Cincinnati as he permitted four runs on eight hits over five innings of a no-decision.

DeSclafani posted his first win in nearly a month on Saturday after yielding one run on six hits over a season high-tying seven innings of a 7-1 romp at Washington. "I'm just glad the team got the win. It felt good to finally get through the seventh inning," said the 28-year-old, who also helped his cause with a hit and run scored. Paul Goldschmidt is a robust 6-for-8 with a three extra-base hits (two doubles, homer) and three RBIs versus DeSclafani, who in turn has flustered Jake Lamb (0-for-9, three strikeouts).

WALK-OFFS

1. Cincinnati 3B Eugenio Suarez carries a nine-game hitting streak into Friday's tilt with Arizona, against which he went 8-for-12 with a homer and three RBIs in the May series.

2. Diamondbacks RF Steven Souza Jr. is expected to return to the lineup after crashing into the wall Tuesday night.

3. Reds 2B Scooter Gennett, who went 4-for-10 against Arizona in May, is 6-for-15 during his four-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 5, Reds 2
 

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Arizona

Diamondbacks are 10-1 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Diamondbacks are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 9-2 in their last 11 Friday games.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Diamondbacks are 7-2 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Diamondbacks are 9-3 in their last 12 games following an off day.
Diamondbacks are 19-7 in their last 26 road games.
Diamondbacks are 4-9 in their last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 6-0 in Buchholzs last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 5-0 in Buchholzs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Buchholzs last 4 starts.
Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Buchholzs last 4 starts on grass.

Cincinnati

Reds are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Reds are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Reds are 26-62 in their last 88 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 25-64 in their last 89 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League West.
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 0-6 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 4-1 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 5-2 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 5-2 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 5-2 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 11-5 in DeSclafanis last 16 starts during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 3-9 in DeSclafanis last 12 starts vs. National League West.
Reds are 0-5 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

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Arizona

Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 road games.
Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 39-13-1 in Diamondbacks last 53 games following an off day.
Over is 6-2 in Diamondbacks last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 15-5-1 in Diamondbacks last 21 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 17-6-1 in Diamondbacks last 24 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 games following a win.
Over is 4-0 in Buchholzs last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Cincinnati

Over is 4-0-1 in Reds last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 6-0-1 in Reds last 7 vs. National League West.
Over is 7-1-1 in Reds last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Reds last 6 Friday games.
Over is 15-5-2 in Reds last 22 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2 in Reds last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 20-7-1 in Reds last 28 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 25-10-3 in Reds last 38 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 12-5-1 in Reds last 18 games following a loss.
Over is 19-8-3 in Reds last 30 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 13-6-1 in Reds last 20 home games.
Over is 69-32-8 in Reds last 109 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 15-7 in Reds last 22 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 4-0 in DeSclafanis last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-1 in DeSclafanis last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 5-1 in DeSclafanis last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1 in DeSclafanis last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in DeSclafanis last 5 home starts.
Over is 7-2 in DeSclafanis last 9 starts on grass.
Over is 7-2 in DeSclafanis last 9 starts overall.
Over is 10-4-2 in DeSclafanis last 16 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Diamondbacks are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Cincinnati.

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Aug 9, 2018

The Milwaukee Brewers head south to open a three-game series Friday against the Atlanta Braves, and the top two teams in the National League wild-card race are anxious to move past frustrating losses Thursday. The Brewers carried a two-run lead into the ninth inning against San Diego before three relievers melted down in an 8-4 defeat, while the Braves were forced to cover six innings with a pair of pitchers making their big-league debuts in a 6-3 loss at Washington.

The Brewers hold the top wild-card spot, leading the Braves by one game, and the series features the top three hitters in the NL. Atlanta’s Nick Markakis finished 2-for-4 with his 14th homer of the season in Thursday’s loss, raising his average to a league-best .323, while Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich comes in at .319 after going 0-for-3 on Thursday and Atlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman sits third at .318. Freeman extended his hitting streak to 11 games with three hits Thursday, but the Braves fell for just the third time in their last 11 games. Milwaukee has dropped three of its last four games but looks for similar results from the last time the two teams met, a four-game series in early July in which the Brewers took three of four.

TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee), Dish455 (Milwaukee), FS South (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Freddy Peralta (5-2, 3.54 ERA) vs. Braves RH Kevin Gausman (0-1, 5.40)

Peralta continues to impress in his rookie season, holding opponents to two runs or fewer in six of his 10 starts. The 22-year-old beat Colorado on Saturday, striking out eight while allowing two runs on two hits in six innings. Peralta, who averages 12 strikeouts per nine innings and owns a 1.03 WHIP, gave up one run on three hits with six strikeouts over six innings to defeat the Braves on July 6 in Milwaukee.

Gausman lost his first start with the Braves on Saturday against the New York Mets, giving up three runs on six hits across five innings of a 3-0 loss. Acquired at the trade deadline from Baltimore, the 27-year-old went 5-8 with a 4.43 ERA in 21 starts for the Orioles - receiving two runs or fewer of run support in eight of those appearances. Gausman has surrendered three runs or fewer in eight of his past 10 starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Milwaukee RHP Corey Knebel walked three hitters in the ninth Thursday and gave up four runs, taking the loss for the second time in his past three appearances.

2. Atlanta lost RHP Anibal Sanchez was struck in the left calf with a comebacker in the second inning Thursday, two days after the Braves lost LHP Max Fried when he was hit with a line drive. Sanchez is expected to make his next start, however.

3. Brewers INF Travis Shaw finished 8-for-19 on Milwaukee’s six-game homestand with three homers and seven RBIs.

PREDICTION: Brewers 4, Braves 3
 

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Milwaukee

Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Brewers are 7-2 in their last 9 Friday games.
Brewers are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a loss.
Brewers are 38-16 in their last 54 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 3-9 in their last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Brewers are 4-0 in Peraltas last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Brewers are 7-3 in Peraltas last 10 starts.
Brewers are 7-3 in Peraltas last 10 starts on grass.

Atlanta

Braves are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Braves are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 8-3 in their last 11 overall.
Braves are 8-3 in their last 11 games on grass.
Braves are 5-12 in their last 17 vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Braves are 3-8 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 4-12 in their last 16 Friday games.

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Milwaukee

Over is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 overall.
Over is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 18-7-1 in Brewers last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 28-11 in Brewers last 39 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 9-4-1 in Brewers last 14 Friday games.
Over is 13-6-1 in Brewers last 20 road games.
Over is 13-6 in Brewers last 19 games following a loss.
Under is 52-25-2 in Brewers last 79 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-0 in Peraltas last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Peraltas last 6 starts on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Peraltas last 6 starts overall.

Atlanta

Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 14-2 in Braves last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 12-2 in Braves last 14 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 5-1-1 in Braves last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 vs. National League Central.
Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 3-1-1 in Braves last 5 overall.
Over is 3-1-1 in Braves last 5 on grass.
Under is 7-3-1 in Braves last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 6-0-2 in the last 8 meetings in Atlanta.
Brewers are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Brewers are 8-17 in the last 25 meetings in Atlanta.

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Preview: Indians at White Sox
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Aug 10, 2018

The Cleveland Indians are on cruise control in the American League Central, owning an 11-game lead over Minnesota after posting a second straight walk-off win over the Twins on Thursday. Winners of five of their last six, the Indians will open a six-game road trip with the first of three at the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.

Michael Brantley delivered a walk-off single in Cleveland's 5-4 victory Thursday, which came less than 24 hours after Francisco Lindor clubbed a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth of a 5-2 win. Lindor collected three RBIs for the second consecutive day and extended his hitting streak to seven games, including five straight with two hits. The Indians have won four in a row and eight of 10 this season against the White Sox, who are coming off a three-game sweep by the New York Yankees. Carlos Rodon is unbeaten over his last five starts, but he is 0-1 with a 4.76 ERA in two starts versus Cleveland this year.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland), NBCS Chicago

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Shane Bieber (6-2, 4.58 ERA) vs. White Sox LH Carlos Rodon (3-3, 2.94)

Bieber has bounced back nicely from the worst start of his career at Pittsburgh on July 24, getting a no-decision in a quality start at Minnesota before beating the Los Angeles Angels with 5 2/3 innings of two-run ball on Sunday. He has failed to pitch fewer than 5 2/3 innings once in 10 starts and never walked more than two. Bieber is 2-0 with a 4.50 in four road starts.

Although he struggled with his control, Rodon overcame five walks to limit Tampa Bay to one unearned run and three hits over six innings in a no-decision Saturday. It marked his fifth consecutive quality start, a span in which he is 2-0 and has permitted six earned runs over 34 2/3 innings. Rodon is 4-2 with a 2.71 ERA against Cleveland and has held Brantley to 2-for-17.

WALK-OFFS

1. Indians 1B Yonder Alonso went deep Thursday as Cleveland became the first team in the majors with four 20-homer players.

2. White Sox 1B Jose Abreu has four homers and eight RBIs while hitting safely in eight of nine games.

3. Indians LH Andrew Miller has made four scoreless appearances since returning from the disabled list.

PREDICTION: Indians 4, White Sox 3
 

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Indians are 7-1 in their last 8 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Indians are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Indians are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Indians are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass.
Indians are 10-3 in their last 13 road games.
Indians are 56-19 in their last 75 vs. American League Central.
Indians are 37-14 in their last 51 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Indians are 20-9 in their last 29 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 55-26 in their last 81 Friday games.
Indians are 35-17 in their last 52 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Indians are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Indians are 5-1 in Biebers last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 4-1 in Biebers last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
Indians are 7-3 in Biebers last 10 starts.
Indians are 7-3 in Biebers last 10 starts on grass.

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 7-15 in their last 22 Friday games.
White Sox are 10-22 in their last 32 vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 17-39 in their last 56 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 8-20 in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 16-41 in their last 57 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 18-48 in their last 66 vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 7-19 in their last 26 during game 1 of a series.
White Sox are 13-38 in their last 51 games following an off day.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss.
White Sox are 1-6 in their last 7 games on grass.
White Sox are 1-6 in their last 7 home games.
White Sox are 7-1 in Rodons last 8 starts during game 1 of a series.
White Sox are 5-1 in Rodons last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 5-1 in Rodons last 6 Friday starts.
White Sox are 2-6 in Rodons last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Cleveland

Over is 5-0 in Indians last 5 Friday games.
Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Indians last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Indians last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 8-2 in Indians last 10 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in Indians last 7 vs. American League Central.
Over is 7-3-1 in Indians last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 7-3 in Indians last 10 overall.
Under is 7-3 in Indians last 10 on grass.
Under is 7-3 in Indians last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.

Chi. White Sox

Over is 7-1 in White Sox last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 7-2 in White Sox last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 15-5-1 in White Sox last 21 Friday games.
Over is 19-7 in White Sox last 26 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 19-7 in White Sox last 26 games following a loss.
Over is 8-3 in White Sox last 11 on grass.
Over is 7-3 in White Sox last 10 home games.
Under is 7-3 in White Sox last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1 in Rodons last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Rodons last 5 starts overall.
Over is 6-2 in Rodons last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 13-5 in Rodons last 18 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2-1 in Rodons last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-2 in Rodons last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 10-4 in Rodons last 14 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Chicago.
Under is 4-1 in Rodons last 5 home starts vs. Indians.
Under is 4-1 in Rodons last 5 starts vs. Indians.
Indians are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Chicago.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Indians are 35-17 in the last 52 meetings.
White Sox are 2-5 in Rodons last 7 starts vs. Indians.

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Aug 10, 2018

Mitch Haniger's first game at the top of the batting order was an outstanding success, and the 27-year-old All-Star looks to duplicate his efforts when the Seattle Mariners visit the Houston Astros on Friday for the second contest of their four-game set. Haniger recorded a season-high four hits, including a leadoff homer to spark a 14-hit attack as the Mariners posted an 8-6 win in the series opener.

With Seattle's offense struggling, manager Scott Servais elected to shake things up and demoted walk-challenged Dee Gordon (seven all season) to the No. 9 spot and moved Haniger to the top of the order. "That's a really good staff over there, they have good arms," Haniger said of his team's offensive explosion during a postgame television interview. "It was fun to get the win and fun to do some damage against some really good pitching." The American League West-leading Astros have lost just two of their last eight games and hold a 4 1/2-game advantage over Oakland. Houston's Tyler White has homered in back-to-back games and is 4-for-8 with four RBIs in that span.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Mike Leake (8-7, 4.16 ERA) vs. Astros RH Gerrit Cole (10-4, 2.64)

Leake has gone 0-3 over his last seven outings despite giving up more than three earned runs just once during the stretch. The 30-year-old came away with a no-decision against Toronto in his last turn as he gave up three runs and nine hits over 6 2/3 innings. Leake is 0-2 with a 6.00 ERA in two starts against the Astros this season, losing on July 31 after allowing three runs and eight hits over six frames, and 6-6 with a 3.72 ERA in 14 career appearances (12 starts).

Cole has dropped back-to-back starts against the Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers after losing just two of his first 21 outings. The 27-year-old is 4-1 with a 2.52 ERA in 10 starts at home, where he has held opponents to a .170 batting average. Cole is 1-1 with a 1.32 ERA in two starts against Seattle this season and 2-1 with a 1.19 ERA and 0.71 WHIP in three career outings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mariners OF Denard Span went 3-for-3 with a homer and three RBIs in the series opener and is 8-for-18 during his five-game hitting streak.

2. Houston SS Carlos Correa (back) told reporters he expects to be activated from the disabled list prior to Friday's game.

3. Seattle placed Sam Tuivailala (Achilles) on the 10-day disabled list, recalled fellow RHPs Casey Lawrence and Nick Rumbelow from Triple-A Tacoma and optioned RHP Chasen Bradford to the same affiliate.

PREDICTION: Astros 5, Mariners 2
 

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Mariners are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 20-8 in their last 28 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 3-7 in their last 10 overall.
Mariners are 3-7 in their last 10 games on grass.
Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mariners are 3-8 in their last 11 road games.
Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games.
Mariners are 2-9 in their last 11 games following a win.
Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Mariners are 5-0 in Leakes last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 6-0 in Leakes last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 11-1 in Leakes last 12 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 9-1 in Leakes last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 4-1 in Leakes last 5 Friday starts.
Mariners are 7-2 in Leakes last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
Mariners are 6-2 in Leakes last 8 road starts.
Mariners are 8-3 in Leakes last 11 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Mariners are 5-2 in Leakes last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 11-5 in Leakes last 16 starts.

Houston

Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 overall.
Astros are 37-14 in their last 51 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 52-22 in their last 74 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 51-22 in their last 73 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 65-28 in their last 93 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 37-16 in their last 53 during game 2 of a series.
Astros are 36-16 in their last 52 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Astros are 35-16 in their last 51 games on grass.
Astros are 28-13 in their last 41 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 43-20 in their last 63 Friday games.
Astros are 41-20 in their last 61 vs. American League West.
Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Astros are 1-8 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 0-5 in their last 5 home games.
Astros are 6-1 in Coles last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Astros are 6-1 in Coles last 7 home starts.
Astros are 5-1 in Coles last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 4-1 in Coles last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 17-5 in Coles last 22 starts on grass.
Astros are 9-3 in Coles last 12 starts vs. American League West.
Astros are 17-6 in Coles last 23 starts.
Astros are 8-3 in Coles last 11 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 5-2 in Coles last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

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Seattle

Over is 5-0 in Mariners last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-1 in Mariners last 7 games following a win.
Over is 6-1 in Mariners last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 road games.
Under is 13-3 in Mariners last 16 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 on grass.
Under is 12-3 in Mariners last 15 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 vs. American League West.
Over is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Leakes last 5 Friday starts.
Under is 4-1 in Leakes last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2 in Leakes last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Leakes last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Houston

Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games following a loss.
Over is 5-1 in Astros last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Astros last 6 home games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 Friday games.
Under is 7-3 in Astros last 10 overall.
Under is 7-3 in Astros last 10 on grass.
Under is 7-3-1 in Astros last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-0-1 in Coles last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Coles last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-1 in Coles last 7 home starts.
Under is 5-1-1 in Coles last 7 starts overall.
Under is 5-1-1 in Coles last 7 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 4-1-1 in Coles last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1-2 in Coles last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Coles last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Houston.
Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Mariners are 4-12 in the last 16 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Doug Eddings

Under is 4-1-1 in Eddings' last 6 Friday games behind home plate.
Home team is 8-2 in Eddings' last 10 games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Eddings' last 5 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Road team is 4-1 in Eddings' last 5 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Under is 4-1-2 in Eddings' last 7 Friday games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Under is 19-7-1 in Eddings' last 27 games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-2 in Eddings' last 7 Friday games behind home plate.
Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 Friday games with Eddings behind home plate.
Under is 20-8-3 in Eddings' last 31 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Eddings behind home plate.
 

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