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bmd1803 · Sep 7, 2018

Preview: Padres at Reds
Gracenote
Sep 6, 2018

The San Diego Padres may possess a future star at catcher as they focus on knocking off the Cincinnati Reds on Friday in the second contest of their four-game set. Francisco Mejia slugged two homers and drove in four runs in his first start with the franchise as the Padres recorded a 6-2 victory in Thursday's series opener.

Mejia, who is rated as the No. 1 catching prospect by MLB pipeline, was acquired from Cleveland in July for two-time All-Star left-hander Brad Hand and right-hander Adam Cimber. The 22-year-old Mejia belted a solo shot in the third inning and launched a three-run blast one frame later as the San Diego improved to 2-1 on its eight-game road trip. Cincinnati continues to spiral downward as Thursday's setback was its fourth straight and 12th in 15 contests. Second baseman Scooter Gennett, who leads the National League with a .320 batting average, missed the opener for the Reds with a thigh injury but hopes to return on Friday.

TV: 6:40 p.m. ET, FS San Diego, FS Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH Brett Kennedy (1-2, 5.76 ERA) vs. Reds RH Anthony DeSclafani (7-4, 4.37)

Kennedy earned his first major-league victory in his last turn - his fifth start - as he scattered four hits over six scoreless innings against Colorado. The 24-year-old has allowed five runs over 16 frames in his last three outings after being roughed up for 11 over nine innings in his first two career starts. Kennedy has served up six homers while opponents have registered a .340 batting average against him.

DeSclafani has gone 3-1 over his last six starts to lower his ERA by more than a run. The 28-year-old is 4-2 with a 4.34 ERA while serving up 11 homers over 58 innings in 10 turns at home this season. DeSclafani is making his third career start against the Padres after going 1-0 with a 0.64 ERA in the first two, which took place in 2016.

WALK-OFFS

1. Padres LF Hunter Renfroe homered in the series opener and has gone deep eight times in his last 19 games.

2. Cincinnati SS Jose Peraza recorded three hits on Thursday to improve to 5-for-8 with a homer over his last two contests.

3. San Diego RF Franmil Reyes went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in the opener as his career-best 10-game hitting streak came to an end.

PREDICTION: Reds 5, Padres 4

bmd1803 · Sep 7, 2018

W/L Trends
San Diego

Padres are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
Padres are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 20-42 in their last 62 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Padres are 22-48 in their last 70 overall.
Padres are 22-48 in their last 70 games on grass.
Padres are 18-41 in their last 59 games following a win.
Padres are 7-19 in their last 26 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 14-39 in their last 53 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 2-6 in their last 8 road games.
Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 2-8 in their last 10 Friday games.
Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Padres are 2-11 in their last 13 during game 2 of a series.
Padres are 1-4 in Kennedys last 5 starts.
Padres are 1-4 in Kennedys last 5 starts on grass.

Cincinnati

Reds are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Reds are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. National League West.
Reds are 30-70 in their last 100 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 28-71 in their last 99 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 6-18 in their last 24 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass.
Reds are 4-0 in DeSclafanis last 4 home starts.
Reds are 4-0 in DeSclafanis last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 6-1 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts.
Reds are 6-1 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts on grass.
Reds are 4-1 in DeSclafanis last 5 Friday starts.
Reds are 4-1 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 7-3 in DeSclafanis last 10 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 4-11 in DeSclafanis last 15 starts during game 2 of a series.
Reds are 1-4 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends
San Diego

Under is 4-0 in Padres last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Padres last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Padres last 4 games following a win.
Under is 5-0 in Padres last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-1 in Padres last 7 overall.
Under is 6-1 in Padres last 7 on grass.
Under is 13-3 in Padres last 16 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 vs. National League Central.
Under is 16-5 in Padres last 21 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Padres last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 9-3 in Padres last 12 Friday games.
Under is 12-5 in Padres last 17 road games vs. a team with a losing record.

Cincinnati

Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Reds last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 5-2 in Reds last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-3 in Reds last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 9-4-1 in Reds last 14 vs. National League West.
Over is 4-0 in DeSclafanis last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 4-0 in DeSclafanis last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 2-0-2 in DeSclafanis last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2-1 in DeSclafanis last 9 Friday starts.
Under is 8-3 in DeSclafanis last 11 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 11-5-2 in DeSclafanis last 18 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Cincinnati.
Padres are 19-9 in the last 28 meetings.

Umpire Trends - D.J. Reyburn

Under is 5-1 in Reyburns last 6 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
Over is 3-1-1 in Reyburns last 5 games behind home plate vs. San Diego.
Over is 5-2 in Reyburns last 7 Friday games behind home plate.
Over is 5-2 in Reyburns last 7 games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Reyburns last 7 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.

bmd1803 · Sep 7, 2018

Preview: Marlins at Pirates
Gracenote
Sep 6, 2018

Returning home to face a last-place club helped the Pittsburgh Pirates snap out of a funk and they will look to extend their momentum against another last-place club. The Pirates have won three in a row after sweeping National League Central rival Cincinnati and continue their six-game homestand with the first of three against the Miami Marlins on Friday night.

Pittsburgh had dropped 14 of 19 before outscoring the Reds 15-6 to draw within two games of reaching the .500 mark. Gregory Polanco was 6-for-12 with a home run and five RBIs in the three-game sweep of Cincinnati to extend his hitting streak to six games for the Pirates. The Marlins have alternated wins and losses over their last six, and now open a 10-game road trip - they are an NL-worst 22-43 away from home. Miami's Starlin Castro has multiple hits in four of his last seven games and is 8-for-23 against Pittsburgh right-hander Chris Archer, who will oppose Dan Straily in the series opener.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Florida (Miami), AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Dan Straily (5-6, 4.13 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Chris Archer (4-7, 4.56)

Straily is coming off a pair of stellar efforts, settling for a no-decision last time out despite limiting Toronto to one run and four hits over a season-high eight innings. The 29-year-old blanked Atlanta on three hits over six innings in his previous turn to halt a five-start winless drought. Starling Marte is 6-for-15 and Josh Bell 4-for-11 against Straily, who is 2-5 with a 4.31 ERA on the road.

Archer is coming off his best outing in nearly three months, although he did not factor in the decision after yielding one run and two hits over six innings while pitching exclusively from the stretch. "When I was 10 years old and first pitched in my life, my dad taught me to keep things simple, so I kind of went back to that," he told reporters. Archer struck out 13 in a no-decision against Miami on July 22.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates LHP Felipe Vazquez earned his 30th save Wednesday and hasn't blown a save since May 31.

2. Marlins OF Lewis Brinson is 10-for-28 during a seven-game hitting streak.

3. Pirates 2B-OF Adam Frazier has hit safely in three straight games, going 6-for-11 with five runs scored.

PREDICTION: Pirates 4, Marlins 3

bmd1803 · Sep 7, 2018

W/L Trends
Miami

Marlins are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 9-19 in their last 28 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 19-42 in their last 61 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 25-56 in their last 81 road games.
Marlins are 10-23 in their last 33 overall.
Marlins are 10-23 in their last 33 games on grass.
Marlins are 15-36 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 7-20 in their last 27 games following an off day.
Marlins are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a win.
Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 Friday games.
Marlins are 1-7 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Marlins are 9-1 in Strailys last 10 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 2-5 in Strailys last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Marlins are 2-5 in Strailys last 7 starts.
Marlins are 4-12 in Strailys last 16 starts on grass.
Marlins are 1-4 in Strailys last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Marlins are 1-7 in Strailys last 8 road starts.
Marlins are 1-7 in Strailys last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Pirates are 11-4 in their last 15 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. National League East.
Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 0-4 in Archers last 4 starts.
Pirates are 0-4 in Archers last 4 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Miami

Over is 5-0 in Marlins last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 games following a win.
Over is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 games following an off day.
Over is 12-3-2 in Marlins last 17 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Marlins last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 21-8-2 in Marlins last 31 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 20-8-1 in Marlins last 29 road games.
Over is 5-2-1 in Marlins last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 Friday games.
Over is 6-0-2 in Strailys last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0 in Strailys last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 3-0-1 in Strailys last 4 road starts.
Over is 5-0 in Strailys last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Over is 10-1 in Strailys last 11 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Strailys last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Strailys last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 18-5-3 in Strailys last 26 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 9-3-1 in Strailys last 13 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-2-1 in Strailys last 9 starts overall.
Over is 33-16-4 in Strailys last 53 starts on grass.

Pittsburgh

Under is 10-1 in Pirates last 11 home games.
Under is 6-1 in Pirates last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Pirates last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 9-2 in Pirates last 11 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Pirates last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-2 in Pirates last 9 games following an off day.
Under is 7-2 in Pirates last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 7-2-1 in Pirates last 10 Friday games.
Under is 20-6 in Pirates last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2 in Pirates last 8 games following a win.
Under is 6-2 in Pirates last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 9-3 in Pirates last 12 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 18-6-3 in Pirates last 27 vs. National League East.
Under is 19-7 in Pirates last 26 overall.
Under is 19-7 in Pirates last 26 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 19-7 in Pirates last 26 on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Marlins are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Pittsburgh.
Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Pittsburgh.
Marlins are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
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bmd1803 · Sep 7, 2018

Preview: Cubs at Nationals
Gracenote
Sep 7, 2018

David Bote’s role has been reduced since Kris Bryant returned from the disabled list, but the Chicago Cubs might have to find a way to work him into the lineup for the remainder of their four-game set against the host Washington Nationals. Bote and the Cubs have had a knack for late-inning heroics against the Nationals, and they’ll try to record another victory in the season series on Friday.

Bote, who hit a walk-off grand slam to beat the Nationals on Aug. 12, was the hero again when he delivered a go-ahead RBI double in the 10th inning of Thursday’s 6-4 victory. The Cubs have won 12 of their last 16 and lead the National League Central by 4 1/2 games over Milwaukee. The Nationals have dropped six of their last eight to fall three games below .500 for the first time since April 30. Washington is now 3-8 in extra-inning affairs.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, NBCS Chicago, MASN (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jon Lester (15-5, 3.53 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Joe Ross (2017: 5-3, 5.01)

Lester was tagged for nine runs - eight earned - over 3 2/3 innings in a loss to the Nationals on Aug. 11, but he has been outstanding in four starts since. The 34-year-old is 3-0 with a 1.52 ERA over those four outings, and he worked six scoreless frames Sunday at Philadelphia to earn the victory. Lester is 2-2 with a 4.25 ERA in seven career starts against Washington.

Ross is making his first major-league start since July 9, 2017 after recovering from Tommy John surgery. The 25-year-old went 2-1 with a 2.39 ERA in six minor-league turns as he worked his way back. Ross is 0-2 with a 3.44 ERA in three career starts against the Cubs, including his major-league debut in 2015.

WALK-OFFS

1. Nationals SS Trea Turner (12-for-35) and OF Adam Eaton (12-for-38) extended their hitting streaks to eight games on Thursday.

2. Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo has recorded multiple hits in four of his last five games, going 9-for-16 over that stretch.

3. Chicago 2B-OF Ben Zobrist is 16-for-41 with six multi-hit performances in his last 11 contests.

PREDICTION: Cubs 5, Nationals 3

bmd1803 · Sep 7, 2018

W/L Trends
Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Cubs are 7-1 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 8-2 in their last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games.
Cubs are 21-7 in their last 28 during game 2 of a series.
Cubs are 12-4 in their last 16 overall.
Cubs are 12-4 in their last 16 games on grass.
Cubs are 8-3 in their last 11 games following a win.
Cubs are 21-8 in their last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Cubs are 36-16 in their last 52 vs. National League East.
Cubs are 35-16 in their last 51 vs. a team with a losing record.
Cubs are 9-1 in Lesters last 10 road starts.
Cubs are 7-1 in Lesters last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Cubs are 13-3 in Lesters last 16 Friday starts.
Cubs are 17-4 in Lesters last 21 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Cubs are 41-12 in Lesters last 53 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Cubs are 10-3 in Lesters last 13 starts with 4 days of rest.
Cubs are 16-5 in Lesters last 21 starts vs. National League East.
Cubs are 9-3 in Lesters last 12 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 27-11 in Lesters last 38 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 56-24 in Lesters last 80 starts on grass.
Cubs are 56-25 in Lesters last 81 starts.

Washington

Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 Friday games.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Nationals are 1-7 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 7-0 in Ross' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 6-0 in Ross' last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 8-1 in Ross' last 9 starts during game 2 of a series.
Nationals are 4-1 in Ross' last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 16-5 in Ross' last 21 home starts.
Nationals are 5-2 in Ross' last 7 starts.
Nationals are 5-2 in Ross' last 7 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Chi. Cubs

Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 Friday games.
Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 on grass.
Under is 7-2 in Cubs last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 9-3 in Cubs last 12 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-4 in Cubs last 15 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 19-8 in Cubs last 27 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 9-4 in Cubs last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-1 in Lesters last 4 Friday starts.
Over is 4-0 in Lesters last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 4-0 in Lesters last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 8-1 in Lesters last 9 starts vs. National League East.
Over is 7-1 in Lesters last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 13-2-1 in Lesters last 16 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-1 in Lesters last 7 starts on grass.
Over is 6-1 in Lesters last 7 road starts.
Over is 6-1 in Lesters last 7 starts overall.
Over is 4-1-1 in Lesters last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 16-5 in Lesters last 21 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Washington

Over is 7-1 in Nationals last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 home games.
Over is 5-1-1 in Nationals last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 vs. National League Central.
Over is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 6-0 in Ross' last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-0 in Ross' last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-2-1 in Ross' last 13 home starts.
Over is 5-1 in Ross' last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 11-3-1 in Ross' last 15 starts on grass.
Over is 11-3-1 in Ross' last 15 starts overall.
Under is 5-2 in Ross' last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 12-5-1 in Ross' last 18 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Cubs are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Washington.
Cubs are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Cubs are 1-4 in Lesters last 5 starts vs. Nationals.

Umpire Trends - Mike Winters

Over is 9-1-2 in Winters' last 12 games behind home plate vs. Washington.
Home team is 7-1 in Winters' last 8 Friday games behind home plate.
Under is 5-1 in Winters' last 6 games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-1 in Winters' last 6 games behind home plate vs. Washington.
Over is 5-1 in Winters' last 6 Friday games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Under is 4-1-1 in Winters' last 6 Friday games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Winters' last 5 Friday games behind home plate vs. Washington.
Under is 7-2-2 in Winters' last 11 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Nationals are 13-4 in their last 17 games with Winters behind home plate.
Cubs are 9-24 in their last 33 games with Winters behind home plate.
Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 Friday games with Winters behind home plate.

bmd1803 · Sep 7, 2018

Preview: Indians at Blue Jays
Gracenote
Sep 6, 2018

The Cleveland Indians attempt to move a step closer to their third consecutive American League Central crown when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday for the second contest of their four-game set. Cleveland reduced its magic number for clinching the division to seven by posting its third straight win on Thursday, a 9-4 triumph in the series opener.

The Indians hope Francisco Lindor continues his hot stretch after going 4-for-5 with a pair of solo homers and a two-run single in the victory. The 24-year-old shortstop, who has matched the career high of 33 blasts he set last season, has gone deep four times in as many contests after posting his eighth career multi-homer performance - and sixth this year. Lindor will look to set the franchise single-season record for leadoff homers after tying the mark of seven achieved in 2008 by Grady Sizemore on Thursday. Toronto, which fell to 1-3 on its seven-game homestand, squandered a 4-2 lead in the opener but saw rookie Rowdy Tellez get his name in the record books as he became the first player in major-league history to record extra-base hits in each of his first three career plate appearances with a pair of doubles after also notching one as a pinch-hitter in his debut versus Tampa Bay on Wednesday.

TV: 7:07 p.m. ET, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland), Sportsnet (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Carlos Carrasco (16-8, 3.52 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Marco Estrada (7-11, 5.43)

Carrasco has lost two of his last three starts, including a setback against Tampa Bay on Sunday in which he yielded five runs and nine hits over 6 1/3 innings. The 31-year-old Venezuelan, who needs two wins to match the career high he set last season, served up two homers in the loss to the Rays after allowing the same amount over his previous six turns. Carrasco is 3-1 with a 5.60 ERA in seven career appearances (six starts) against Toronto after escaping with a no-decision at home on May 3, when he was tagged for six runs on nine hits and three walks in 5 1/3 frames.

Estrada has been dealing with a back injury which has affected his performance, as he has surrendered 11 runs on 15 hits and seven walks over 6 1/3 innings in his last two starts - both losses. The 35-year-old Mexican won both of his previous two outings, allowing seven runs and 13 hits over 12 frames. Estrada seeks his first win against Cleveland as he is 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA in three career starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Indians OF Michael Brantley was kept out of the lineup in the series opener after fouling a ball off his left foot Wednesday against Kansas City.

2. Toronto recalled RHP Justin Shafer, who allowed an unearned run in one inning of relief, and C Reese McGuire, who went 1-for-4 in his major-league debut, from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

3. Cleveland 2B Jason Kipnis has registered six RBIs over his last three games after belting a three-run homer on Thursday.

PREDICTION: Indians 7, Blue Jays 3

bmd1803 · Sep 7, 2018

W/L Trends
Cleveland

Indians are 4-0 in their last 4 games on astroturf.
Indians are 8-2 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 8-2 in their last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 20-6 in their last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 16-5 in their last 21 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 16-5 in their last 21 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Indians are 11-4 in their last 15 games following a win.
Indians are 83-31 in their last 114 vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 19-8 in their last 27 road games.
Indians are 40-17 in their last 57 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Indians are 35-16 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 57-28 in their last 85 Friday games.
Indians are 6-0 in Carrascos last 6 starts on astroturf.
Indians are 13-3 in Carrascos last 16 Friday starts.
Indians are 8-2 in Carrascos last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Indians are 24-8 in Carrascos last 32 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 15-6 in Carrascos last 21 starts with 4 days of rest.
Indians are 35-16 in Carrascos last 51 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 37-17 in Carrascos last 54 starts.
Indians are 36-17 in Carrascos last 53 road starts.
Indians are 2-5 in Carrascos last 7 starts vs. American League East.

Toronto

Blue Jays are 8-2 in their last 10 Friday games.
Blue Jays are 17-35 in their last 52 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 17-36 in their last 53 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 4-9 in their last 13 vs. American League Central.
Blue Jays are 4-9 in their last 13 during game 2 of a series.
Blue Jays are 3-8 in their last 11 overall.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-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 vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 games on astroturf.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Blue Jays are 4-0 in Estradas last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in Estradas last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 3-8 in Estradas last 11 Friday starts.
Blue Jays are 3-8 in Estradas last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 3-8 in Estradas last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 2-8 in Estradas last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in Estradas last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
Blue Jays are 2-10 in Estradas last 12 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 1-6 in Estradas last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
Cleveland

Under is 3-0-1 in Indians last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Indians last 4 Friday games.
Under is 3-0-1 in Indians last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 17-4 in Indians last 21 on astroturf.
Under is 8-2-2 in Indians last 12 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 9-3-2 in Indians last 14 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-2-2 in Indians last 10 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-2 in Indians last 6 games following a win.
Under is 8-3-1 in Indians last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 10-4-3 in Indians last 17 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2-1 in Indians last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-3-2 in Indians last 12 road games.
Under is 4-0 in Carrascos last 4 starts on astroturf.
Over is 4-0-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Carrascos last 5 road starts.
Under is 3-1-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts overall.
Over is 5-2 in Carrascos last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Carrascos last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 7-3-1 in Carrascos last 11 starts during game 2 of a series.

Toronto

Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 7-2 in Blue Jays last 9 vs. American League Central.
Over is 6-2 in Blue Jays last 8 Friday games.
Over is 7-3 in Blue Jays last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Blue Jays last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 16-7 in Blue Jays last 23 games following a loss.
Over is 18-8 in Blue Jays last 26 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Estradas last 7 starts vs. American League Central.
Over is 5-1 in Estradas last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Estradas last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-3-1 in Estradas last 11 starts on astroturf.

Head to Head

Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Indians are 4-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts vs. Blue Jays.
Under is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings in Toronto.
Indians are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Alan Porter

Home team is 6-1 in Porters last 7 games behind home plate.
Under is 5-1 in Porters last 6 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Over is 8-2 in Porters last 10 games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
Road team is 4-1 in Porters last 5 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Home team is 6-2 in Porters last 8 Friday games behind home plate.
Under is 5-2 in Porters last 7 games behind home plate.
Indians are 0-4 in their last 4 games with Porter behind home plate.

bmd1803 · Sep 7, 2018

Preview: Cardinals at Tigers
Gracenote
Sep 6, 2018

The St. Louis Cardinals flexed their muscles by erupting for eight homers and 18 runs total as they strengthened their hold on the second wild card in the National League with back-to-back victories. The Cardinals (78-62) aim to continue their power display on Friday as they begin their final interleague series of the season with the opener of a three-game set versus the Detroit Tigers (57-83) at Comerica Park.

Matt Adams homered twice against his former team and Marcell Ozuna matched a career high with four hits in Wednesday's 7-6 triumph over Washington. Ozuna belted a pair of solo shots in St. Louis' 11-8 win on Tuesday after going 0-for-8 with three strikeouts in his previous two games since coming off the disabled list due to inflammation in his right shoulder. Like the Cardinals, the Tigers also showed some power by recording 18 runs in back-to-back victories versus the Chicago White Sox -- highlighted by four homers in a 10-2 romp on Wednesday. Mikie Mahtook is batting .341 since Aug. 23 after going deep in both of those contests for Detroit, which has won three of its last four after losing seven of its previous eight.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals LH Austin Gomber (5-0, 2.77 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Daniel Norris (0-3, 5.49)

The Cardinals are a perfect 7-0 this season in games pitched by Gomber, who improved to 4-0 with a 2.52 ERA in a starting role after allowing two runs for the third straight outing. The 24-year-old rookie overcame 10 hits but did not walk a batter over a season-high seven innings in last Friday's 12-5 triumph versus Cincinnati. "This guy is not going to give in. He's going to bear down and make tough pitches and he did that," manager Mike Shildt said of Gomber, who helped his cause with a two-run double in the second.

Norris permitted two runs on one hit -- a homer -- in 4 1/3 innings of Saturday's 2-1 setback at the New York Yankees in his first start since returning from a four-month absence following groin surgery. The 25-year-old exited the contest with a cramps in his left calf, but he reported no issue afterward and is expected to be set to pitch versus St. Louis. "My breaking balls were good and my fastball is still true and has a little life on it," Norris told the Detroit News. "I'm still getting some swings and misses, even at 91 and 92 mph. … I feel like I can absolutely compete at this level right now."

WALK-OFFS

1. St. Louis 1B Matt Carpenter has hit safely in four of his last six games, collecting a homer, five RBIs and four runs scored in that stretch.

2. Detroit RF Nicholas Castellanos is 10-for-30 with a homer, three RBIs and six runs scored in his last seven contests.

3. Cardinals C Yadier Molina is expected to play in the series opener after exiting Wednesday's game with left hamstring tightness.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 4, Tigers 2

bmd1803 · Sep 7, 2018

W/L Trends
St. Louis

Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 games following an off day.
Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 Friday games.
Cardinals are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Cardinals are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 interleague road games.
Cardinals are 14-3 in their last 17 road games.
Cardinals are 9-2 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 13-3 in their last 16 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League Central.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague games.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 15-4 in their last 19 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 20-6 in their last 26 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 20-7 in their last 27 overall.
Cardinals are 20-7 in their last 27 games on grass.
Cardinals are 14-5 in their last 19 games following a win.
Cardinals are 8-3 in their last 11 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Cardinals are 5-0 in Gombers last 5 road starts.
Cardinals are 4-0 in Gombers last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 7-0 in Gombers last 7 starts.
Cardinals are 7-0 in Gombers last 7 starts on grass.
Cardinals are 5-0 in Gombers last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 4-0 in Gombers last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Detroit

Tigers are 95-46 in their last 141 interleague home games.
Tigers are 21-45 in their last 66 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 19-41 in their last 60 games on grass.
Tigers are 16-35 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 21-46 in their last 67 overall.
Tigers are 23-51 in their last 74 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 22-49 in their last 71 games following a win.
Tigers are 16-36 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Tigers are 8-19 in their last 27 during game 1 of a series.
Tigers are 4-10 in their last 14 interleague games.
Tigers are 9-23 in their last 32 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Tigers are 3-8 in their last 11 games following an off day.
Tigers are 4-11 in their last 15 vs. National League Central.
Tigers are 19-53 in their last 72 vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 8-23 in their last 31 Friday games.
Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
Tigers are 2-8 in their last 10 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Tigers are 0-5 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
Tigers are 5-2 in Norris' last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Tigers are 1-4 in Norris' last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-4 in Norris' last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Tigers are 1-4 in Norris' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-7 in Norris' last 8 starts.
Tigers are 1-7 in Norris' last 8 starts on grass.
Tigers are 0-5 in Norris' last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 0-5 in Norris' last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 0-4 in Norris' last 4 home starts.

OU Trends
St. Louis

Under is 7-2 in Cardinals last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2-1 in Cardinals last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 14-5 in Cardinals last 19 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 11-4 in Cardinals last 15 interleague road games.
Over is 13-5 in Cardinals last 18 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 10-4-1 in Cardinals last 15 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 15-6 in Cardinals last 21 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 15-6 in Cardinals last 21 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 12-5-1 in Cardinals last 18 interleague games.
Under is 7-3 in Cardinals last 10 games following a win.
Over is 7-3 in Cardinals last 10 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 31-15-6 in Cardinals last 52 vs. American League Central.

Detroit

Under is 4-0-1 in Tigers last 5 games following an off day.
Under is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games following a win.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 15-5-2 in Tigers last 22 on grass.
Over is 9-3 in Tigers last 12 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 15-5-2 in Tigers last 22 overall.
Over is 21-8 in Tigers last 29 vs. National League Central.
Over is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 interleague games.
Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 16-7-2 in Tigers last 25 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-4-2 in Tigers last 15 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 13-6-1 in Tigers last 20 Friday games.
Under is 5-0-1 in Norris' last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 5-0-1 in Norris' last 6 starts overall.
Under is 3-0-1 in Norris' last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2-2 in Norris' last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Norris' last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2-1 in Norris' last 9 home starts.
Over is 7-3-2 in Norris' last 12 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Cardinals are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings.
Cardinals are 2-8 in the last 10 meetings in Detroit.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.

bmd1803 · Sep 7, 2018

Preview: Astros at Red Sox
Gracenote
Sep 6, 2018

The Boston Red Sox are barreling toward 100 wins, the American League East title and the best record in the majors, but up next is the team that ended their 2017 season. The Houston Astros, who beat the Red Sox in the American League Divisional Series en route to winning the World Series last year, open a three-game series in Boston on Friday night.

The Astros arrive at Fenway Park having won five in a row and holding a 3 1/2-game lead over second-place Oakland in the AL West. Red-hot Alex Bregman homered for the fourth time in five games and had five RBIs in Wednesday's 9-1 drubbing of Minnesota to extend his on-base streak to 33 consecutive games. The Red Sox completed a seven-game road trip with a three-game sweep in Atlanta, capping the trek by erasing a six-run deficit in Wednesday's 9-8 victory. Brandon Phillips, the hero of Wednesday's win with a game-winning two-run homer in his Boston debut, is 11-for-25 lifetime against Gerrit Cole, who matches up against David Price on Friday night.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Gerrit Cole (13-5, 2.86 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH David Price (14-6, 3.60)

Cole stumbled out of the All-Star break by going 0-3 in his first four starts, but he has bounced back by permitting nine earned runs over his last four outings and posting a 3-0 mark in that span. He won his second straight start Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels, striking out nine and giving up two runs over 5 2/3 innings. Cole beat Boston with seven innings of three-run ball on June 1.

Price returns after missing one start, the result of taking a line drive off the wrist in the fourth inning of a no-decision against Miami on Aug. 29. That ended a superb stretch for the 33-year-old, who was 5-0 while rattling off seven consecutive quality starts. Catcher Brian McCann is 11-for-32 with three homers against Price, who tossed six innings of three-run ball to beat Houston on June 2.

WALK-OFFS

1. Bregman batted .486 with five homers, seven doubles and 17 RBIs over the just-concluded 10-game homestand.

2. Red Sox OF Mookie Betts, tied with teammate J.D. Martinez with a majors-best .335 batting average, is in a 1-for-12 rut.

3. The Astros are expected to activate RHP Charlie Morton (shoulder) off the disabled list to start Saturday's game.

PREDICTION: Astros 5, Red Sox 3

bmd1803 · Sep 7, 2018

W/L Trends
Houston

Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 games on grass.
Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 20-6 in their last 26 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Astros are 43-17 in their last 60 road games.
Astros are 57-25 in their last 82 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 27-12 in their last 39 Friday games.
Astros are 35-16 in their last 51 games following a win.
Astros are 57-27 in their last 84 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 20-7 in Coles last 27 starts on grass.
Astros are 20-8 in Coles last 28 starts.
Astros are 7-3 in Coles last 10 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 1-4 in Coles last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Boston

Red Sox are 7-0 in their last 7 vs. American League West.
Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Red Sox are 44-13 in their last 57 games on grass.
Red Sox are 12-4 in their last 16 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Red Sox are 42-15 in their last 57 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 41-15 in their last 56 overall.
Red Sox are 38-14 in their last 52 home games.
Red Sox are 37-14 in their last 51 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 38-15 in their last 53 games following an off day.
Red Sox are 38-15 in their last 53 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 Friday games.
Red Sox are 37-15 in their last 52 games following a win.
Red Sox are 39-16 in their last 55 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 36-15 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 11-5 in their last 16 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 36-17 in their last 53 during game 1 of a series.
Red Sox are 10-1 in Prices last 11 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 10-1 in Prices last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 5-1 in Prices last 6 Friday starts.
Red Sox are 13-3 in Prices last 16 starts during game 1 of a series.
Red Sox are 17-5 in Prices last 22 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 20-6 in Prices last 26 home starts.
Red Sox are 20-7 in Prices last 27 starts on grass.
Red Sox are 19-7 in Prices last 26 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 20-8 in Prices last 28 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 35-16 in Prices last 51 starts.

OU Trends
Houston

Under is 3-0-1 in Astros last 4 vs. American League East.
Under is 5-1 in Astros last 6 games following a win.
Over is 5-1 in Astros last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 13-5-1 in Astros last 19 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 overall.
Over is 5-2-1 in Astros last 8 road games.
Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 on grass.
Over is 5-2-1 in Astros last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 11-5-1 in Astros last 17 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 13-6-3 in Astros last 22 games following an off day.
Under is 5-1-1 in Coles last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Coles last 5 Friday starts.
Under is 4-1-1 in Coles last 6 road starts.
Under is 4-1-1 in Coles last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Boston

Over is 6-0 in Red Sox last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 6-1 in Red Sox last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 6-1 in Red Sox last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 games following an off day.
Over is 4-1-1 in Red Sox last 6 home games.
Over is 7-2 in Red Sox last 9 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 6-2 in Red Sox last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 18-7-2 in Red Sox last 27 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2-1 in Red Sox last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Red Sox last 8 vs. American League West.
Under is 22-10 in Red Sox last 32 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 6-0-2 in Prices last 8 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-0-1 in Prices last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0-1 in Prices last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Prices last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1-1 in Prices last 7 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Prices last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Prices last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Prices last 5 home starts.
Over is 8-3-1 in Prices last 12 starts vs. American League West.

Head to Head

Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Over is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings in Boston.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.

bmd1803 · Sep 7, 2018

Preview: Orioles at Rays
Gracenote
Sep 6, 2018

The Tampa Bay Rays begin a nine-game homestand that will likely determine whether they are a real contender for an American League wild-card spot Friday night with the first of three against the major league-worst Baltimore Orioles. The Rays lost for just the third time in 16 contests Wednesday with a 10-3 setback at Toronto and sit eight games out in the race for the second wild-card behind Oakland, whom they host Sept. 14-16.

“It’s not going to be easy,” Tampa Bay center fielder Kevin Kiermaier told reporters after belting two homers Wednesday and improving to 7-for-13 in his last four games. “We have to do a lot of things right and hope a couple other teams falter down the stretch. It’s one of those things we know we’re not going to win every game from here on out. It’s just not how this game works.” The Rays, who are 41-24 in Tampa Bay this year and play 16 of the final 23 games at Tropicana Field, start the crucial stretch with Cy Young hopeful Blake Snell and his 8-1 home record on the mound Friday. Dylan Bundy tries to begin adding some positives to a mostly disappointing season when he gets the start in the opener for Baltimore, which has dropped five of six and is one away from reaching 100 losses for the first time since 1988. Outfielder Joey Rickard, who was drafted by the Rays in 2012, is riding a six-game hitting streak overall and has punished Tampa Bay this season to the tune of 12-for-26 with three homers and 15 RBIs in eight contests.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Baltimore), FS Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Dylan Bundy (7-13, 5.36 ERA) vs. Rays LH Blake Snell (17-5, 2.02)

Bundy went winless in five starts last month with a 9.24 ERA, but he did begin September with an improved performance against Kansas City on Saturday. The 25-year-old former fourth-overall pick limited the Royals to three runs on eight hits and a walk with eight strikeouts without being involved in the decision. C.J. Cron is 4-for-13 with three homers versus Bundy, who is 2-1 with a 4.82 ERA in three starts against Tampa Bay this year.

Snell has given up one earned run or fewer in six straight starts since the beginning of August after permitting one across 6 2/3 innings in a victory over Cleveland on Saturday. The 25-year-old Seattle native is 5-0 with a 1.10 ERA in six outings since spending a short period of time on the disabled list with shoulder fatigue. Adam Jones is 3-for-7 with a homer against Snell, who is 1-2 with a 4.98 ERA in four career games versus Baltimore.

WALK-OFFS

1. Jones is 13-for-33 in his last eight games overall and has batted .386 with three homers and 10 RBIs - both of which are his most against any team - against the Rays this season.

2. Tampa Bay OF Tommy Pham (groin), who is riding a 10-game hitting streak, missed Wednesday’s contest but could return as early as Friday.

3. The teams have split 16 games this season, but the Rays won four of the six meetings in Tampa Bay.

PREDICTION: Rays 6, Orioles 1

bmd1803 · Sep 7, 2018

W/L Trends
Baltimore

Orioles are 17-35 in their last 52 games following an off day.
Orioles are 17-35 in their last 52 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 21-45 in their last 66 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Orioles are 20-45 in their last 65 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 11-28 in their last 39 Friday games.
Orioles are 16-41 in their last 57 vs. American League East.
Orioles are 24-65 in their last 89 overall.
Orioles are 17-47 in their last 64 games following a loss.
Orioles are 17-49 in their last 66 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 4-12 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Orioles are 15-47 in their last 62 vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 13-42 in their last 55 during game 1 of a series.
Orioles are 12-41 in their last 53 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 14-51 in their last 65 road games.
Orioles are 5-22 in their last 27 games on astroturf.
Orioles are 2-5 in Bundys last 7 starts on astroturf.
Orioles are 8-21 in Bundys last 29 starts.
Orioles are 5-16 in Bundys last 21 starts vs. American League East.
Orioles are 1-4 in Bundys last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 3-12 in Bundys last 15 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 1-4 in Bundys last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 1-5 in Bundys last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 1-5 in Bundys last 6 Friday starts.
Orioles are 0-5 in Bundys last 5 road starts.
Orioles are 0-6 in Bundys last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Orioles are 0-4 in Bundys last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Orioles are 0-4 in Bundys last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Orioles are 0-8 in Bundys last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Tampa Bay

Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. American League East.
Rays are 13-3 in their last 16 overall.
Rays are 13-3 in their last 16 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Rays are 25-7 in their last 32 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 16-5 in their last 21 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 16-5 in their last 21 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 21-7 in their last 28 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 6-2 in their last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 37-14 in their last 51 games on astroturf.
Rays are 39-17 in their last 56 home games.
Rays are 3-10 in their last 13 games following an off day.
Rays are 2-7 in their last 9 Friday games.
Rays are 6-0 in Snells last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 5-0 in Snells last 5 starts.
Rays are 6-0 in Snells last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 7-1 in Snells last 8 starts on astroturf.
Rays are 6-1 in Snells last 7 home starts.
Rays are 5-1 in Snells last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Rays are 5-1 in Snells last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 5-1 in Snells last 6 Friday starts.
Rays are 13-3 in Snells last 16 starts with 5 days of rest.
Rays are 4-1 in Snells last 5 starts vs. American League East.

OU Trends
Baltimore

Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 Friday games.
Under is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-2-1 in Orioles last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Orioles last 11 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 20-8 in Orioles last 28 on astroturf.
Under is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 games following a loss.
Under is 35-17-1 in Orioles last 53 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-0-1 in Bundys last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Bundys last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Bundys last 6 starts on astroturf.
Over is 4-1-1 in Bundys last 6 starts vs. American League East.
Over is 7-2-1 in Bundys last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 3-1-1 in Bundys last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2-1 in Bundys last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-3 in Bundys last 10 Friday starts.
Over is 9-4 in Bundys last 13 starts during game 1 of a series.

Tampa Bay

Under is 4-1-1 in Rays last 6 games following a loss.
Over is 3-1-1 in Rays last 5 home games.
Under is 11-4 in Rays last 15 vs. American League East.
Under is 8-3 in Rays last 11 games following an off day.
Under is 8-3-1 in Rays last 12 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Under is 8-3-2 in Rays last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 7-3 in Rays last 10 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 9-4-1 in Rays last 14 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 15-7-1 in Rays last 23 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0-1 in Snells last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-0 in Snells last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-1-1 in Snells last 9 starts overall.
Under is 5-1 in Snells last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Snells last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Snells last 5 Friday starts.
Under is 4-1 in Snells last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Snells last 5 starts on astroturf.
Under is 4-1 in Snells last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Snells last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Head to Head

Over is 7-0 in Bundys last 7 starts vs. Rays.
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Tampa Bay.
Orioles are 2-9 in the last 11 meetings in Tampa Bay.

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bmd1803 · Sep 7, 2018

Preview: Phillies at Mets
Gracenote
Sep 6, 2018

The free-falling Philadelphia Phillies have failed to win any of their last nine series, going 10-18 in that stretch to fall into second place in the National League East. After dropping two of three to the division's cellar dwellers, the Phillies (73-66) turn to ace Aaron Nola to help them take out their frustrations on the fourth-place New York Mets (63-76) in Friday's opener of a three-game set at Citi Field.

"We set out to win every baseball game. And our pleasure or our disappointment hinges on how we perform, and not really what Atlanta's doing," Philadelphia manager Gabe Kapler said following Wednesday's 2-1 setback to lowly Miami. Asdrubal Cabrera improved to 6-for-14 with two homers, five RBIs and two runs scored during his four-game hitting streak after plating fellow former Met Jose Bautista for the Phillies' lone run against the Marlins. While Philadelphia remains within earshot of the Braves, New York is playing much better baseball at the moment with 17 wins in the last 28 -- including three of five at Citizens Bank Park on Aug. 16-19. Wilmer Flores had a pair of RBIs singles in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers and is 13-for-43 versus the Phillies this season.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia, SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Aaron Nola (15-4, 2.23 ERA) vs. Mets LH Steven Matz (5-11, 4.20)

Nola suffered his first loss since July 14 on Sunday after allowing four runs for just the third time this season in an 8-1 setback versus the Chicago Cubs. The 25-year-old struck out 11 in that contest, the same number he fanned over seven innings in a 4-2 win on Aug. 17 as he improved to 3-0 with a 1.44 ERA in four starts against the Mets in 2018. Kapler shuffled the pitching rotation to move up Nola, who is in line to face the first-place Braves on two occasions later this month.

Matz saw his winless stretch extend to five outings on Saturday despite striking out a career-high 11 batters against San Francisco. The 27-year-old, who yielded one run over seven innings for the second straight trip to the mound, has struggled in a pair of outings versus Philadelphia this season -- posting an 0-1 mark after surrendering seven runs on 10 hits in seven frames. Cesar Hernandez is 3-for-7 against Matz, but the hurler has handcuffed Carlos Santana (0-for-8) and Justin Bour (0-for-6).

WALK-OFFS

1. Philadelphia has plated just one run in four of its last five games.

2. Mets CF Brandon Nimmo, who is 5-for-24 with nine strikeouts against the Phillies this season, is 5-for-9 with a homer and three RBIs in his last three contests overall.

3. Santana has two homers, six RBIs and four runs scored during his eight-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Mets 3, Phillies 1

bmd1803 · Sep 7, 2018

W/L Trends
Philadelphia

Phillies are 6-14 in their last 20 road games.
Phillies are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. National League East.
Phillies are 3-10 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 2-7 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Phillies are 2-8 in their last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 1-7 in their last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 1-8 in their last 9 during game 1 of a series.
Phillies are 11-1 in Nolas last 12 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 5-1 in Nolas last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 9-2 in Nolas last 11 starts vs. National League East.
Phillies are 4-1 in Nolas last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 9-3 in Nolas last 12 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Phillies are 19-7 in Nolas last 26 starts.
Phillies are 19-7 in Nolas last 26 starts on grass.
Phillies are 5-2 in Nolas last 7 road starts.
Phillies are 5-2 in Nolas last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 7-3 in Nolas last 10 starts with 4 days of rest.

NY Mets

Mets are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 13-3 in their last 16 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League East.
Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Mets are 17-35 in their last 52 games following a win.
Mets are 17-37 in their last 54 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Mets are 16-36 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 16-41 in their last 57 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 3-8 in their last 11 games following an off day.
Mets are 0-4 in their last 4 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Mets are 8-2 in Matzs last 10 Friday starts.
Mets are 7-3 in Matzs last 10 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 2-5 in Matzs last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 2-5 in Matzs last 7 home starts.
Mets are 2-9 in Matzs last 11 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 3-14 in Matzs last 17 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 0-4 in Matzs last 4 starts vs. National League East.

OU Trends
Philadelphia

Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 Friday games.
Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 6-1 in Phillies last 7 games following a loss.
Under is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 games following an off day.
Under is 6-2 in Phillies last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 8-3 in Phillies last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 35-15-3 in Phillies last 53 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 13-6 in Phillies last 19 road games.
Under is 5-0 in Nolas last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-0 in Nolas last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Nolas last 6 road starts.
Under is 6-1 in Nolas last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 15-5-2 in Nolas last 22 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 17-6-3 in Nolas last 26 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 8-3 in Nolas last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 18-7-2 in Nolas last 27 starts on grass.
Under is 18-7-2 in Nolas last 27 starts overall.
Under is 7-3-1 in Nolas last 11 starts with 4 days of rest.

NY Mets

Under is 4-0 in Mets last 4 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Under is 5-1 in Mets last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-2-1 in Mets last 9 games following an off day.
Over is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-2 in Mets last 6 Friday games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Mets last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Mets last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Matzs last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 5-0 in Matzs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Matzs last 4 starts vs. National League East.
Over is 7-1 in Matzs last 8 starts on grass.
Over is 7-1 in Matzs last 8 starts overall.
Under is 9-3 in Matzs last 12 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 5-2 in Matzs last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0 in Nolas last 5 starts vs. Mets.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in New York.
Phillies are 5-1 in Nolas last 6 starts vs. Mets.
Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.
Phillies are 30-63 in the last 93 meetings.
Phillies are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in New York.

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bmd1803 · Sep 7, 2018

Preview: Angels at White Sox
Gracenote
Sep 6, 2018

Shohei Ohtani the pitcher is done for the season but Ohtani the slugger is far from finished as the Los Angeles Angels complete a 10-game road trip with three against the Chicago White Sox starting Friday. Ohtani, who learned Wednesday that he will need Tommy John surgery, shrugged off the bad news with a pair of home runs in Los Angeles' 9-3 victory over Texas on Wednesday, giving him 18 with 47 RBIs in 247 at-bats of his magical rookie season.

"He's a professional," Angels' shortstop Andrelton Simmons told reporters about the 24-year-old Ohtani, who went 4-2 with a 3.31 ERA in 10 starts. "People will never understand how seriously he takes his job. He's very professional. He comes in, he works. He does his homework, and he balls. He goes out there and impresses his teammates every day, really. It's nice to see that he's still in good spirits. And he can still hit a ball really, really hard." Ohtani, who has served exclusively as a designated hitter when not pitching, is 11-for-26 with five home runs and nine RBIs in his last five starts as DH. Chicago (56-84) enters on a two-game slide, getting outscored by Detroit 18-5, but has won 14 of its last 22 games as the rebuilding process continues. Los Angeles' Felix Pena brings a 2.14 road ERA to Guaranteed Rate Field and opposes Carlos Rodon, who lost for the first time since June 30 in his last outing.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FS West (Los Angeles), NBCS Chicago Plus

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Felix Pena (1-4, 4.19 ERA) vs. White Sox LH Carlos Rodon (6-4, 2.89)

Pena earned a no-decision after allowing two runs (one earned) and five hits while striking out three in a career-high seven innings of Los Angeles' 7-3 loss at Houston on Saturday. The 28-year-old Dominican is 0-4 with a 4.35 ERA over his last 10 outings with Los Angeles scoring 27 runs during that span. Pena lost his only appearance versus the White Sox - 4-2 on July 24 when he yielded two runs, four hits and three walks over six frames.

It took the best team in baseball to halt Rodon's winning streak as he permitted five runs (four earned), six hits (two home runs) and two walks while striking out four over 6 1/3 innings of a 6-1 loss to Boston on Saturday. The 25-year-old Miami native, who has emerged as the ace of the staff, was 5-0 with a 1.84 ERA over nine starts spanning July and August. Mike Trout is 0-for-7 with five strikeouts and three walks versus Rodon, who is 2-2 with a 3.52 ERA in four career starts against the Angels after defeating them and Pena 4-2 on July 24 with a season-high eight strikeouts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Trout (.305, 31 home runs, 63 RBIs) missed Wednesday's game with a tight calf after getting hit by a pitch Tuesday.

2. Chicago C Kevan Smith (.294 in 143 at-bats) is 6-for-11 with four walks over his last four games, raising his average 21 points.

3. The clubs split a four-game series in July, capped by Los Angeles' 12-8 victory July 26 when C Francisco Arcia (.224, three home runs, 15 RBIs in 25 games) drove in four runs in his major league debut.

PREDICTION: White Sox 3, Angels 2

bmd1803 · Sep 7, 2018

W/L Trends
LA Angels

Angels are 12-2 in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Angels are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. American League Central.
Angels are 11-4 in their last 15 vs. a team with a losing record.
Angels are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Angels are 10-4 in their last 14 Friday games.
Angels are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 1 of a series.
Angels are 7-3 in their last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 19-42 in their last 61 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Angels are 9-21 in their last 30 games following an off day.
Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a win.
Angels are 2-7 in Penas last 9 starts.
Angels are 2-7 in Penas last 9 starts on grass.
Angels are 1-4 in Penas last 5 road starts.

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
White Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 Friday games.
White Sox are 7-1 in their last 8 games following a loss.
White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 11-3 in their last 14 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 15-38 in their last 53 games following an off day.
White Sox are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. American League West.
White Sox are 9-1 in Rodons last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.
White Sox are 6-1 in Rodons last 7 Friday starts.
White Sox are 5-1 in Rodons last 6 starts.
White Sox are 4-1 in Rodons last 5 starts on grass.
White Sox are 4-1 in Rodons last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 5-2 in Rodons last 7 starts vs. American League West.
White Sox are 7-3 in Rodons last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends
LA Angels

Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 9-2 in Angels last 11 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 games following a win.
Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 vs. American League Central.
Under is 6-2 in Angels last 8 overall.
Under is 9-3-1 in Angels last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Angels last 8 road games.
Under is 6-2 in Angels last 8 on grass.
Under is 18-7-1 in Angels last 26 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 18-7-1 in Angels last 26 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Angels last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 7-3-1 in Angels last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-0 in Penas last 4 Friday starts.
Under is 4-1 in Penas last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Penas last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Penas last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Penas last 11 starts on grass.
Under is 8-3 in Penas last 11 starts overall.

Chi. White Sox

Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 19-6-1 in White Sox last 26 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 11-4 in White Sox last 15 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 16-6-1 in White Sox last 23 Friday games.
Under is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 7-3 in White Sox last 10 overall.
Under is 7-3 in White Sox last 10 on grass.
Over is 25-11-1 in White Sox last 37 games following a loss.
Over is 11-5 in White Sox last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 7-1 in Rodons last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 13-3 in Rodons last 16 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2-1 in Rodons last 9 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 5-2 in Rodons last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Rodons last 10 starts overall.
Over is 20-9-2 in Rodons last 31 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 13-6 in Rodons last 19 starts vs. American League West.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in Rodons last 4 starts vs. Angels.
Under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Chicago.
Angels are 3-9 in the last 12 meetings in Chicago.

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bmd1803 · Sep 7, 2018

Preview: Royals at Twins
Gracenote
Sep 6, 2018

The Minnesota Twins are struggling to score runs of late and enter the weekend riding a five-game losing streak after finishing up a 2-7 road trip. The Twins will try to turn things around at home when they open a three-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals on Friday.

Minnesota totaled four runs in three games at Houston this week and let things get out of hand in a 9-1 loss in Wednesday's finale. "It's a fine line," Twins manager Paul Molitor told reporters. "A couple of zeros early. You try to keep it close and compete with your starting pitcher and we just didn't hold them down very well early in these games. And we certainly didn't hit well enough to get back into them." The Royals pushed themselves well ahead of the Baltimore Orioles in the race to avoid the worst record in the American League with a surprising six-game winning streak but finally fell back with a pair of losses at AL Central-leading Cleveland this week. Kansas City will try to coax a third straight quality start out of right-hander Heath Fillmyer on Friday while Minnesota turns to lefty Stephen Gonsalves.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FS Kansas City, FS North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Heath Fillmyer (2-1, 4.01 ERA) vs. Twins LH Stephen Gonsalves (0-2, 9.90)

Fillmyer earned a win over Cleveland while allowing one run in six innings on Aug. 25 and followed it up with seven strong frames against Baltimore on Saturday. The 24-year-old rookie scattered two runs and nine hits against the Orioles but did not factor in the decision in a game Kansas City won 5-4. Fillmyer surrendered three runs on five hits and three walks in three innings at Minnesota on Aug. 3 but was not involved in the decision.

Gonsalves is making his fourth career start and looking for his first win after allowing a total of 14 runs - 11 earned - and 19 hits over nine innings in his first three chances. The 24-year-old issued four walks in each of his last two turns and could not make it out of the fourth inning at Texas last Friday. Gonsalves is facing Kansas City for the first time and is 0-2 with an 11.37 ERA in two home starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Twins LF Eddie Rosario (quad) and 3B Miguel Sano (leg) could both return this weekend.

2. The Royals claimed RHP Ben Lively off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies and added him to the major-league roster.

3. Kansas City RF Jorge Bonifacio is 1-for-10 with eight strikeouts in his last three games.

PREDICTION: Royals 7, Twins 5

bmd1803 · Sep 7, 2018

W/L Trends
Kansas City

Royals are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Royals are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 5-1 in their last 6 games following an off day.
Royals are 25-52 in their last 77 games on grass.
Royals are 17-37 in their last 54 during game 1 of a series.
Royals are 25-56 in their last 81 overall.
Royals are 11-25 in their last 36 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 16-39 in their last 55 games following a loss.
Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 4-10 in their last 14 Friday games.
Royals are 15-38 in their last 53 road games.
Royals are 16-44 in their last 60 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Royals are 17-48 in their last 65 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Royals are 7-20 in their last 27 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Royals are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Royals are 1-4 in Fillmyers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 1-4 in Fillmyers last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Minnesota

Twins are 13-3 in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Twins are 7-2 in their last 9 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Twins are 13-4 in their last 17 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Twins are 15-7 in their last 22 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
Twins are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a loss.
Twins are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
Twins are 0-5 in their last 5 games on grass.

OU Trends
Kansas City

Under is 1-0-3 in Royals last 4 games following a loss.
Under is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 7-1 in Royals last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-1-1 in Royals last 8 Friday games.
Over is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-1-2 in Royals last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-3-2 in Royals last 13 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-2-1 in Royals last 8 games following an off day.
Over is 5-2-1 in Royals last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-4 in Royals last 14 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 10-4-2 in Royals last 16 vs. American League Central.
Under is 20-8-2 in Royals last 30 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Fillmyers last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Minnesota

Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Twins last 4 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 9-1 in Twins last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 5-1-1 in Twins last 7 games following an off day.
Over is 5-1 in Twins last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 12-3-1 in Twins last 16 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Twins last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Twins last 5 vs. American League Central.
Under is 10-4-1 in Twins last 15 games following a loss.
Under is 5-2-1 in Twins last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 22-9-3 in Twins last 34 Friday games.
Over is 9-4 in Twins last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

Head to Head

Over is 18-6-2 in the last 26 meetings in Minnesota.
Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Royals are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Minnesota.

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