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Preview: Red Sox at Yankees
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Sep 17, 2018

The New York Yankees are no longer concerned with chasing down the Boston Red Sox in the American League East, they're just trying to find a rhythm again. The Yankees will try to avoid letting the Red Sox clinch the division in their stadium for at least one more day when they host the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday.

New York is 11 1/2 games behind Boston in the East and sits just 1 1/2 games ahead of the Oakland Athletics for the top wild card spot along with home-field advantage in the wild card game after dropping four of its last five contests. "We've got to play better, clearly," Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters after watching his team squander a late lead in a 3-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. "We're not playing our best right now. But the history of this game is littered with stories of teams that went into the playoffs in different scenarios - limping, playing great. The bottom line is, you've got to be playing right when it counts." The Red Sox, who enter the series with a magic number of two, can clinch the division with one win over the next three games and are just concerned with going into the postseason healthy after watching MVP candidate Mookie Betts leave Sunday's win over the New York Mets with a left side injury, though he is expected to play in this series. Boston will send right-hander Nathan Eovaldi to the mound looking for the clincher while New York counters with lefty J.A. Happ.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, Facebook Watch, NESN (Boston), WPIX (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox RH Nathan Eovaldi (5-7, 4.22 ERA) vs. Yankees LH J.A. Happ (16-6, 3.75)

Eovaldi is unlikely to be part of the postseason rotation and failed to go more than four innings in any of his last four appearances. The 28-year-old Texan is winless in his last seven outings and is struggling with his control of late while issuing a total of six walks over seven innings across his last two appearances. Eovaldi's best start since joining Boston prior to the trade deadline came against the Yankees on Aug. 4, when he scattered three hits across eight scoreless innings and earned the win.

Happ has yet to suffer a loss since joining the team and owns a 6-0 record with a 2.70 ERA in eight starts with the Yankees, including a gem at Minnesota in his last outing on Sept. 10. The Northwestern product scattered six hits across six scoreless innings against the Twins - the sixth time he surrendered two or fewer earned runs as a member of New York. Happ matched a season high with 10 strikeouts in seven innings against the Red Sox as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays on Apr. 24.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yankees top prospect LHP Justus Sheffield is expected to join the team Tuesday and be available out of the bullpen.

2. Red Sox UTIL Brock Holt recorded seven RBIs among his last 10 at-bats.

3. Boston INF Eduardo Nunez (knee) sat out the weekend but could return to the lineup on Tuesday.

PREDICTION: Yankees 7, Red Sox 3
 

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Boston

Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Red Sox are 45-14 in their last 59 games on grass.
Red Sox are 20-7 in their last 27 during game 1 of a series.
Red Sox are 40-14 in their last 54 Tuesday games.
Red Sox are 48-18 in their last 66 vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 37-14 in their last 51 games following a win.
Red Sox are 47-18 in their last 65 overall.
Red Sox are 39-16 in their last 55 games following an off day.
Red Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Red Sox are 1-4 in Eovaldis last 5 starts.

NY Yankees

Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 games following an off day.
Yankees are 8-2 in their last 10 vs. American League East.
Yankees are 21-6 in their last 27 Tuesday games.
Yankees are 37-15 in their last 52 games following a loss.
Yankees are 57-23 in their last 80 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Yankees are 44-18 in their last 62 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Yankees are 68-29 in their last 97 home games.
Yankees are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 1 of a series.
Yankees are 39-19 in their last 58 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Yankees are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Yankees are 7-1 in Happs last 8 starts.
Yankees are 7-1 in Happs last 8 starts on grass.
Yankees are 4-1 in Happs last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Yankees are 4-1 in Happs last 5 home starts.

OU Trends
Boston

Over is 3-0-1 in Red Sox last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 3-0-1 in Red Sox last 4 games following an off day.
Under is 4-0-2 in Red Sox last 6 overall.
Under is 4-0-2 in Red Sox last 6 on grass.
Under is 3-0-2 in Red Sox last 5 games following a win.
Over is 7-1-1 in Red Sox last 9 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Red Sox last 5 vs. American League East.
Over is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-3-3 in Red Sox last 13 Tuesday games.
Over is 3-0-1 in Eovaldis last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Eovaldis last 5 road starts.
Over is 4-1-1 in Eovaldis last 6 starts overall.
Over is 3-1-1 in Eovaldis last 5 starts on grass.

NY Yankees

Under is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 Tuesday games.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 6-2 in Yankees last 8 games following an off day.
Over is 5-2 in Yankees last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Yankees last 7 home games.
Over is 7-3 in Yankees last 10 vs. American League East.
Under is 9-4 in Yankees last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-1 in Happs last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 4-1 in Happs last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Happs last 5 starts overall.
Over is 3-1-1 in Happs last 5 home starts.

Head to Head

Red Sox are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Red Sox are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings in New York.

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Preview: Blue Jays at Orioles
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Sep 18, 2018

The road has not been kind to the Toronto Blue Jays for the bulk of the season, but their current nine-game trek against American League East rivals is ending about as well as it could be considering how poorly it started. The Blue Jays eye a fourth consecutive victory Tuesday when they continue a three-game set against the Baltimore Orioles.

Toronto began its road trip getting outscored 23-5 while losing four straight against Boston and the New York Yankees, but the Blue Jays ended a 1-11 stretch away from home with an 8-7 win at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. They pulled out another one-run victory the next day in New York and improved to 31-45 on the road following Monday's 5-0 triumph in the series opener, beating Baltimore for the 13th time in 17 tries this season. By virtue of their most recent setback, the Orioles (43-107) matched the 1988 club for the most losses since the franchise moved from St. Louis in 1954. Baltimore is in no danger of tying the 1962 New York Mets for the most single-season defeats in major-league history (120) with only 12 games remaining, but it is four losses away from tying the 1939 franchise record - accomplished in 156 games.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, Sportsnet One (Toronto), MASN 2 (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH Aaron Sanchez (4-6, 4.90 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Dylan Bundy (8-14, 5.48)

Sanchez took a hard-luck loss Wednesday at Boston in his best start in four trips to the mound since returning from the disabled list, allowing one run on three hits and three walks in seven frames. Prior to his last performance, the 26-year-old went 1-0 despite an 8.79 ERA in three turns since missing more than two months with discomfort in his right middle finger. Chris Davis (8-for-23, four home runs) has drawn 11 walks versus Sanchez, who is 1-0 with a 1.88 ERA in two 2018 starts against Baltimore.

Bundy enjoyed one of his finest outings of the season Thursday against Oakland and won for the first time since July 29, yielding two runs on six hits while striking out eight over six innings. The Oklahoma native leads the majors in home runs allowed (38) and has surrendered at least one in 12 straight starts. Kendrys Morales (5-for-16) and Justin Smoak (5-for-14) have each homered against Bundy, who is 0-2 with a 7.88 ERA in three starts versus the Blue Jays this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Blue Jays OF Kevin Pillar is batting .408 with four doubles, four homers and 11 RBIs in 12 contests against the Orioles this season.

2. Baltimore 2B Jonathan Villar has 14 steals in 42 games since arriving from Milwaukee at the trade deadline, matching his total in 87 games with the Brewers.

3. Toronto's 13 wins against the Orioles this season are more than double the number of victories it has against any opponent.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 6, Orioles 3
 

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Toronto

Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Blue Jays are 20-8 in their last 28 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Blue Jays are 4-9 in their last 13 vs. American League East.
Blue Jays are 5-12 in their last 17 road games.
Blue Jays are 5-12 in their last 17 games on grass.
Blue Jays are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a win.
Blue Jays are 2-6 in their last 8 Tuesday games.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 5-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 5-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 5-1 in Sanchezs last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Blue Jays are 8-2 in Sanchezs last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Blue Jays are 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Blue Jays are 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 Tuesday starts.
Blue Jays are 6-2 in Sanchezs last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 6-2 in Sanchezs last 8 starts.
Blue Jays are 2-8 in Sanchezs last 10 starts during game 2 of a series.

Baltimore

Orioles are 21-46 in their last 67 vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 17-38 in their last 55 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 16-37 in their last 53 home games.
Orioles are 21-49 in their last 70 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 44-104 in their last 148 games on grass.
Orioles are 15-39 in their last 54 during game 2 of a series.
Orioles are 8-21 in their last 29 Tuesday games.
Orioles are 19-52 in their last 71 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 19-53 in their last 72 games following a loss.
Orioles are 14-39 in their last 53 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Orioles are 26-73 in their last 99 overall.
Orioles are 20-58 in their last 78 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 13-39 in their last 52 vs. American League East.
Orioles are 14-54 in their last 68 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 10-41 in their last 51 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 1-4 in Bundys last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 4-17 in Bundys last 21 starts vs. American League East.
Orioles are 1-5 in Bundys last 6 starts on grass.
Orioles are 2-12 in Bundys last 14 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Orioles are 1-7 in Bundys last 8 starts.
Orioles are 1-7 in Bundys last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 1-9 in Bundys last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 0-4 in Bundys last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Orioles are 0-6 in Bundys last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 0-5 in Bundys last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Orioles are 0-4 in Bundys last 4 Tuesday starts.

OU Trends
Toronto

Over is 4-1-1 in Blue Jays last 6 Tuesday games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Blue Jays last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2-1 in Blue Jays last 9 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Blue Jays last 8 overall.
Under is 5-2-1 in Blue Jays last 8 road games.
Over is 7-3 in Blue Jays last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 17-8-1 in Blue Jays last 26 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 37-18-1 in Blue Jays last 56 on grass.
Over is 3-0-1 in Sanchezs last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 8-1 in Sanchezs last 9 Tuesday starts.
Over is 5-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1-1 in Sanchezs last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-1-1 in Sanchezs last 7 road starts.
Over is 5-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts overall.
Over is 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 22-8-1 in Sanchezs last 31 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 16-6 in Sanchezs last 22 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Sanchezs last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 16-7 in Sanchezs last 23 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Baltimore

Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 vs. American League East.
Over is 12-4 in Orioles last 16 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-0 in Bundys last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-0 in Bundys last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Bundys last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-1 in Bundys last 7 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 3-1-1 in Bundys last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 5-2-1 in Bundys last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 5-2-1 in Bundys last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3-1 in Bundys last 11 Tuesday starts.

Head to Head

Under is 6-1 in Sanchezs last 7 starts vs. Orioles.
Over is 4-1 in Bundys last 5 starts vs. Blue Jays.
Under is 4-1-1 in Sanchezs last 6 road starts vs. Orioles.
Blue Jays are 11-3 in the last 14 meetings.
Under is 13-5-1 in the last 19 meetings in Baltimore.
Under is 37-18-1 in the last 56 meetings.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Baltimore.
Orioles are 0-4 in Bundys last 4 starts vs. Blue Jays.

Umpire Trends - David Rackley

Over is 5-0 in Rackleys last 5 games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
Over is 4-0 in Rackleys last 4 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
Home team is 8-2 in Rackleys last 10 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
Under is 7-2-1 in Rackleys last 10 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
Over is 6-2 in Rackleys last 8 Tuesday games behind home plate.
Over is 35-17-1 in Rackleys last 53 games behind home plate.
 

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Preview: Royals at Pirates
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Sep 18, 2018

The Pittsburgh Pirates are no strangers to comeback victories or success in interleague action, but neither one figures to keep them from missing the postseason for a third straight year. The Pirates set their sights on a fourth straight victory and hope to improve to 14-5 against the American League in 2018 on Tuesday when they continue a three-game series at home versus the Kansas City Royals.

Rookie Jacob Stallings delivered a two-out, go-ahead single in the bottom of the ninth inning Monday as Pittsburgh staged its 28th comeback win in Monday's 7-6 victory. Five players had multiple hits in a 17-hit attack for the Pirates, who have won six in a row at home but trail St. Louis by seven games for the final National League wild-card slot with 13 contests remaining. Ryan O'Hearn homered for the 11th time in 36 games since making his big-league debut on July 31 and drove in a pair of runs, but it wasn't enough as Kansas City's bullpen coughed up a two-run advantage in the eighth. Despite consecutive losses, the Royals are 9-7 in September and still on track to post their first winning month of the season.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Kansas City, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals LH Eric Skoglund (1-5, 6.19 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Jameson Taillon (13-9, 3.37)

Skoglund held his own in his second appearance and first start back following a long stint on the disabled list, permitting two runs over five innings in Wednesday's no-decision against the Chicago White Sox. The Pirates' 16th-round pick in 2011 has posted a 2.57 ERA since his return after going 1-5 with a 6.70 ERA prior to missing more than three months with an ulnar collateral ligament sprain. Skoglund has allowed three runs across 2 1/3 innings in two interleague games (one start) as he faces Pittsburgh for the first time.

Taillon won his fourth straight start Tuesday in St. Louis, yielding two runs over seven innings to improve to 7-2 with a 2.49 ERA in 10 outings since the All-Star break. The former No. 1 overall pick, who has already set career highs in wins, starts (29), innings (171) and strikeouts (156), has not allowed more than three runs in 19 consecutive turns dating back to May 22. Taillon is 4-4 with a 3.39 ERA in 11 career interleague outings entering his first start against Kansas City.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates OF Starling Marte went 2-for-5 in the opener, lifting his batting average in interleague play this season to .362.

2. Kansas City has dropped 15 of its last 18 on the road.

3. Pittsburgh 2B Adam Frazier fouled a ball off his knee Monday and was lifted from the game after hitting a two-run double in the fourth inning.

PREDICTION: Pirates 5, Royals 2
 

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Kansas City

Royals are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Royals are 9-4 in their last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 9-4 in their last 13 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 25-53 in their last 78 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 23-49 in their last 72 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 19-41 in their last 60 games following a loss.
Royals are 3-7 in their last 10 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 15-39 in their last 54 road games.
Royals are 16-42 in their last 58 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 8-21 in their last 29 interleague games.
Royals are 3-8 in their last 11 interleague road games.
Royals are 17-47 in their last 64 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Royals are 13-40 in their last 53 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 5-16 in their last 21 vs. National League Central.
Royals are 2-7 in their last 9 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 14-51 in their last 65 vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 0-6 in their last 6 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 1-5 in Skoglunds last 6 road starts.
Royals are 0-7 in Skoglunds last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 0-4 in Skoglunds last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 0-5 in Skoglunds last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 0-5 in Skoglunds last 5 starts.
Royals are 0-5 in Skoglunds last 5 starts on grass.

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 6-0 in their last 6 home games.
Pirates are 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Pirates are 13-3 in their last 16 interleague home games.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Pirates are 39-12 in their last 51 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 9-3 in their last 12 vs. American League Central.
Pirates are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win.
Pirates are 20-7 in their last 27 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 19-7 in their last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Pirates are 19-7 in their last 26 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Pirates are 21-8 in their last 29 interleague games.
Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Pirates are 20-8 in their last 28 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
Pirates are 37-16 in their last 53 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 17-8 in their last 25 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 Tuesday games.
Pirates are 4-0 in Taillons last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Pirates are 4-0 in Taillons last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 4-0 in Taillons last 4 home starts.
Pirates are 5-0 in Taillons last 5 starts.
Pirates are 5-0 in Taillons last 5 starts on grass.
Pirates are 5-1 in Taillons last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Pirates are 5-1 in Taillons last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 4-1 in Taillons last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 4-1 in Taillons last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 25-9 in Taillons last 34 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 5-2 in Taillons last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 2-6 in Taillons last 8 Tuesday starts.

OU Trends
Kansas City

Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-2 in Royals last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 11-3 in Royals last 14 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 21-7-1 in Royals last 29 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 15-5 in Royals last 20 interleague games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 12-4 in Royals last 16 vs. National League Central.
Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-2 in Royals last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-4-3 in Royals last 16 Tuesday games.
Over is 5-1 in Skoglunds last 6 road starts.
Over is 6-2 in Skoglunds last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Pittsburgh

Under is 7-1 in Pirates last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-2-1 in Pirates last 14 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 8-3-1 in Pirates last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 20-8 in Pirates last 28 vs. American League Central.
Under is 22-9-1 in Pirates last 32 on grass.
Under is 22-9-1 in Pirates last 32 overall.
Under is 9-4 in Pirates last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-1 in Taillons last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Taillons last 6 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Taillons last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Taillons last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 7-2 in Taillons last 9 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in Taillons last 7 interleague starts.
Over is 5-2 in Taillons last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-4 in Taillons last 13 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Pittsburgh.
Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
Royals are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings.
Royals are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Pittsburgh.

Umpire Trends - Scott Barry

Over is 5-0 in Barrys last 5 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
Under is 4-0 in Barrys last 4 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
Over is 5-1 in Barrys last 6 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
Under is 4-1 in Barrys last 5 interleague games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Barrys last 5 interleague games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Barrys last 5 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
Home team is 7-2 in Barrys last 9 Tuesday games behind home plate.
Home team is 15-5 in Barrys last 20 games behind home plate.
Home team is 6-2 in Barrys last 8 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
Royals are 7-19 in their last 26 games with Barry behind home plate.
 

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Preview: Mets at Phillies
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Sep 18, 2018

Philadelphia Phillies ace Aaron Nola has encountered a bit of turbulence of late in his bid for the National League Cy Young Award, but don't tell that to the New York Mets. Nola has handcuffed the Mets in 2018, posting a 4-0 mark with a 1.97 ERA in five meetings heading into the second contest of a three-game series on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park.

The fading Phillies (76-73) were dealt another blow toward their rapidly diminishing postseason aspirations on Monday, as they fell for the 11th time in 15 contests with a 9-4 setback to reside 6 1/2 games behind first-place Atlanta in the National League East and six out of the second wild-card spot. J.P. Crawford had a bases-clearing triple in the series opener to improve to 5-for-10 with a homer, four RBIs and three runs scored in his last three games. Although New York (70-80) has been out of contention for months, it has found its stride this month with an 11-5 mark. Michael Conforto belted a three-run homer to highlight his three-hit, career-high six-RBI performance to give him 21 hits and 22 RBIs in September heading into an encounter with Nola, against whom he is just 3-for-18 with six strikeouts in his career.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, SNY New York, NBCS Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets LH Steven Matz (5-11, 4.18 ERA) at Phillies RH Aaron Nola (16-5, 2.42)

Matz saw his winless stretch extend to seven outings after receiving a no-decision in his third straight trip to the mound on Thursday against Miami. The 27-year-old may not be getting the desired results, but he has pitched well recently, yielding nine runs on 16 hits in his last five starts (30 1/3 innings). Matz owns an 0-1 mark in three starts this season versus Philadelphia, permitting nine runs (seven earned) on 13 hits - including four homers - in 12 innings.

Nola has surrendered seven of his 15 homers this season in his last three starts, falling to 1-2 in that stretch after allowing four runs in five innings of Wednesday's 5-1 setback versus Washington. The 25-year-old All-Star's performance dropped him to 9-2 with a 2.46 ERA in 15 home starts this season. Brandon Nimmo and Jose Reyes are both 1-for-10 against Nola, who sports a 6-1 career mark with a 3.38 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in eight career encounters versus the Mets.

WALK-OFFS

1. Philadelphia 1B Carlos Santana walked twice in the series opener to raise his total to 13 this season versus New York.

2. Mets 2B Jeff McNeil had a run-scoring single to highlight a three-hit performance in the opener to improve to 17-for-37 with six RBIs and nine runs scored against the Phillies this season.

3. Philadelphia 2B Asdrubal Cabrera is just 5-for-27 against his former team this season.

PREDICTION: Phillies 2, Mets 1
 

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Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League East.
Mets are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
Mets are 18-39 in their last 57 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Mets are 8-18 in their last 26 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 19-44 in their last 63 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 12-29 in their last 41 during game 2 of a series.
Mets are 10-29 in their last 39 Tuesday games.
Mets are 2-6 in Matzs last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 3-12 in Matzs last 15 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 2-8 in Matzs last 10 Tuesday starts.
Mets are 1-5 in Matzs last 6 starts vs. National League East.
Mets are 3-15 in Matzs last 18 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Philadelphia

Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Phillies are 23-8 in their last 31 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Phillies are 5-13 in their last 18 vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 3-8 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Phillies are 2-6 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Phillies are 2-6 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. National League East.
Phillies are 2-7 in their last 9 overall.
Phillies are 2-7 in their last 9 games on grass.
Phillies are 2-7 in their last 9 home games.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 Tuesday games.
Phillies are 1-6 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 5-1 in Nolas last 6 Tuesday starts.
Phillies are 13-3 in Nolas last 16 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 10-3 in Nolas last 13 starts vs. National League East.
Phillies are 20-6 in Nolas last 26 home starts.
Phillies are 16-5 in Nolas last 21 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 9-3 in Nolas last 12 starts during game 2 of a series.
Phillies are 20-7 in Nolas last 27 starts with 5 days of rest.
Phillies are 19-7 in Nolas last 26 starts.
Phillies are 19-7 in Nolas last 26 starts on grass.
Phillies are 10-4 in Nolas last 14 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

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NY Mets

Under is 4-0 in Mets last 4 games following a win.
Under is 4-1-1 in Mets last 6 overall.
Under is 4-1-1 in Mets last 6 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-2 in Mets last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 6-2-1 in Mets last 9 vs. National League East.
Over is 5-2-2 in Mets last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-3 in Mets last 10 Tuesday games.
Over is 5-0 in Matzs last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 3-0-1 in Matzs last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Matzs last 5 road starts.
Over is 4-1-1 in Matzs last 6 starts vs. National League East.
Over is 4-1 in Matzs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-2-1 in Matzs last 10 starts on grass.
Over is 7-2-1 in Matzs last 10 starts overall.
Under is 9-3-1 in Matzs last 13 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 3-1-1 in Matzs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Philadelphia

Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 overall.
Over is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 home games.
Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 vs. National League East.
Over is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 7-1 in Phillies last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 Tuesday games.
Over is 15-5-1 in Phillies last 21 games following a loss.
Under is 10-2-2 in Nolas last 14 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 18-5-3 in Nolas last 26 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 14-4-3 in Nolas last 21 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 10-3 in Nolas last 13 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 6-2-1 in Nolas last 9 Tuesday starts.
Under is 9-3-1 in Nolas last 13 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 17-6-4 in Nolas last 27 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 19-7-3 in Nolas last 29 starts on grass.
Under is 19-7-3 in Nolas last 29 starts overall.
Under is 9-4-2 in Nolas last 15 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Phillies are 4-0 in Nolas last 4 starts vs. Mets.
Under is 5-0-1 in Nolas last 6 starts vs. Mets.
Mets are 36-15 in the last 51 meetings in Philadelphia.
Mets are 66-31 in the last 97 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Lazaro Diaz

Under is 7-0 in Diazs last 7 Tuesday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-0 in Diazs last 5 games behind home plate.
Under is 3-1-1 in Diazs last 5 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Home team is 5-2 in Diazs last 7 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
Under is 7-3-1 in Diazs last 11 games behind home plate.
Home team is 9-4 in Diazs last 13 Tuesday games behind home plate.
Over is 11-5 in Diazs last 16 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
 

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Preview: Twins at Tigers
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Sep 17, 2018

The Minnesota Twins can clinch a series win on the road for the first time in nearly two months when they continue a three-game set at the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Eddie Rosario homered before leaving with a quadriceps injury as the Twins claimed the opener 6-1, their second straight road victory following an eight-game slide away from home.

Jorge Polanco also went deep while Kohl Stewart allowed only one unearned run over six innings of relief for Minnesota. Jake Odorizzi flirted with a no-hitter his last time out and seeks an encore performance when he starts Tuesday for the Twins, who have won four of their last five against the Tigers. Nicholas Castellanos recorded three of Detroit's five hits on Monday as his team fell for the fifth straight time at home. Daniel Norris will try to end that slide while breaking into the win column himself as he starts for the hosts.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Jake Odorizzi (6-10, 4.41 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Daniel Norris (0-4, 6.14)

Odorizzi held the New York Yankees hitless for 7 1/3 innings Wednesday at home while snapping a four-start winless streak. The 28-year-old has lasted exactly five innings in both of his matchups with the Tigers this year, allowing six runs overall. Odorizzi is 1-0 with a 1.64 ERA in two career starts at Comerica Park.

Norris fell to 0-3 as a starter this year giving up five runs and eight hits - both season highs - over 4 2/3 innings against Houston on Wednesday. He has 35 strikeouts in 29 1/3 innings on the year and is holding opponents to a .250 average. The 25-year-old has a 4.29 ERA in four career starts versus Minnesota.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tigers DH Victor Martinez is 3-for-21 over his last seven games.

2. Polanco is 8-for-18 with a pair of homers during a four-game hitting streak.

3. Minnesota is 34-33 against American League Central opponents and 35-48 against all others.

PREDICTION: Twins 5, Tigers 4
 

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Twins are 16-7 in their last 23 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Twins are 28-57 in their last 85 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Twins are 16-39 in their last 55 road games.
Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 5-13 in their last 18 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 2-9 in their last 11 games following a win.
Twins are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 0-7 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Twins are 5-1 in Odorizzis last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 4-1 in Odorizzis last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 4-1 in Odorizzis last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 2-5 in Odorizzis last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Twins are 1-4 in Odorizzis last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Twins are 0-6 in Odorizzis last 6 road starts.

Detroit

Tigers are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Tigers are 23-47 in their last 70 games on grass.
Tigers are 18-37 in their last 55 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 25-52 in their last 77 overall.
Tigers are 11-23 in their last 34 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 6-13 in their last 19 vs. American League Central.
Tigers are 18-40 in their last 58 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 17-38 in their last 55 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 7-19 in their last 26 during game 2 of a series.
Tigers are 8-22 in their last 30 Tuesday games.
Tigers are 3-9 in their last 12 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Tigers are 0-5 in their last 5 home games.
Tigers are 5-1 in Norris' last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 5-1 in Norris' last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 9-4 in Norris' last 13 starts vs. American League Central.
Tigers are 3-7 in Norris' last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
Tigers are 2-5 in Norris' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-4 in Norris' last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Tigers are 2-8 in Norris' last 10 starts.
Tigers are 2-8 in Norris' last 10 starts on grass.
Tigers are 1-5 in Norris' last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 1-5 in Norris' last 6 home starts.
Tigers are 1-5 in Norris' last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 0-4 in Norris' last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Tigers are 0-5 in Norris' last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends
Minnesota

Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 8-1 in Twins last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 8-1 in Twins last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-1-1 in Twins last 8 Tuesday games.
Over is 5-1 in Twins last 6 road games.
Over is 13-3 in Twins last 16 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 vs. American League Central.
Over is 7-2 in Twins last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Twins last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Twins last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 6-1 in Odorizzis last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 6-1 in Odorizzis last 7 starts overall.
Under is 6-1 in Odorizzis last 7 starts vs. American League Central.
Under is 4-1-1 in Odorizzis last 6 Tuesday starts.
Under is 6-2 in Odorizzis last 8 road starts.
Over is 5-2 in Odorizzis last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-2-1 in Odorizzis last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in Odorizzis last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-4-1 in Odorizzis last 14 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Detroit

Over is 2-0-2 in Tigers last 4 games following a loss.
Over is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 8-1-2 in Tigers last 11 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-1-2 in Tigers last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 6-1-1 in Tigers last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Tigers last 7 home games.
Over is 4-1-1 in Tigers last 6 vs. American League Central.
Over is 3-1-2 in Tigers last 6 overall.
Over is 3-1-2 in Tigers last 6 on grass.
Over is 6-2-1 in Tigers last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 11-4-2 in Tigers last 17 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2-1 in Tigers last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-1 in Tigers last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Norris' last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 1-0-3 in Norris' last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1-1 in Norris' last 8 starts on grass.
Under is 6-1-1 in Norris' last 8 starts overall.
Under is 5-1 in Norris' last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Norris' last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Norris' last 5 home starts.
Under is 3-1-1 in Norris' last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-3-1 in Norris' last 12 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 8-3-2 in Norris' last 13 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Detroit.
Twins are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 12-4 in the last 16 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Chris Segal

Over is 4-0 in Segals last 4 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Road team is 4-0 in Segals last 4 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Tigers are 5-1 in their last 6 games with Segal behind home plate.
Over is 8-2-1 in Segals last 11 Tuesday games behind home plate.
Over is 4-1 in Segals last 5 games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Segals last 5 games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-2 in Segals last 7 Tuesday games behind home plate.
Over is 7-3 in Segals last 10 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
 

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Preview: Nationals at Marlins
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Sep 18, 2018

Miami Marlins second baseman Starlin Castro was sluggish at the plate heading into his team's abbreviated two-game set against the Washington Nationals, but that quickly changed in the series opener. After homering to highlight a three-RBI performance in an 8-5 win, Castro looks to provide an encore on Tuesday as the last-place Marlins vie for a sweep of their visiting National League East rivals.

Castro had a two-run double in the fifth inning before capping the scoring in the series opener for Miami (59-91), which has answered a five-game losing skid with back-to-back victories. The 28-year-old Dominican has feasted on the Nationals this season, going 21-for-56 with two homers, six RBIs and 11 runs scored - although he is just 2-for-12 with seven strikeouts against Tuesday's scheduled starter Stephen Strasburg. Anthony Rendon homered to highlight his three-hit performance for Washington (76-75), which fell for just the third time in 10 contests. Rendon has reached base in a team-best 26 consecutive outings, although rookie Juan Soto saw his 21-game streak halted in the series opener.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (8-7, 3.87 ERA) at Marlins RH Sandy Alcantara (2-0, 1.42)

Strasburg has reeled in four straight victories while posting a slim 0.67 ERA in his last four starts against the Marlins. The 30-year-old scattered three hits and struck out eight in five frames of a 5-2 win at Miami on May 27. Strasburg improved to 2-0 with a 2.55 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in his last four outings overall on Wednesday after allowing one run on five hits while striking out nine over seven innings of a 5-1 triumph at Philadelphia.

Alcantara will make his fourth consecutive start against an NL East foe this season on Tuesday after sandwiching encounters with the New York Mets around a scoreless stint versus Philadelphia. The 23-year-old Dominican permitted two runs on as many hits in a no-decision against the Mets on Thursday. Alcantara will be making his 12th career trip to the mound to face Washington for the first time.

WALK-OFFS

1. Washington OF Bryce Harper is 4-for-27 with 13 strikeouts in his last seven games.

2. Miami CF Lewis Brinson is 3-for-8 with two RBIs and two runs scored in his last two contests after going 1-for-17 in his previous five.

3. Nationals SS Trea Turner has scored four runs during his six-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Nationals 4, Marlins 2
 

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Nationals are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 Tuesday games.
Nationals are 8-3 in their last 11 road games.
Nationals are 8-3 in their last 11 vs. National League East.
Nationals are 10-4 in their last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 7-3 in their last 10 overall.
Nationals are 7-3 in their last 10 games on grass.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Nationals are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Nationals are 8-0 in Strasburgs last 8 Tuesday starts.
Nationals are 20-6 in Strasburgs last 26 starts during game 2 of a series.
Nationals are 20-6 in Strasburgs last 26 starts with 5 days of rest.
Nationals are 39-14 in Strasburgs last 53 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 63-23 in Strasburgs last 86 starts.
Nationals are 63-23 in Strasburgs last 86 starts on grass.
Nationals are 19-7 in Strasburgs last 26 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 40-15 in Strasburgs last 55 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Nationals are 37-14 in Strasburgs last 51 starts vs. National League East.
Nationals are 42-16 in Strasburgs last 58 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 37-15 in Strasburgs last 52 road starts.
Nationals are 29-14 in Strasburgs last 43 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 2-5 in Strasburgs last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 1-4 in Strasburgs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Miami

Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 16-35 in their last 51 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 9-20 in their last 29 vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. National League East.
Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass.
Marlins are 3-9 in their last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a win.
Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 Tuesday games.
Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.

OU Trends
Washington

Over is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 Tuesday games.
Over is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 10-4-1 in Nationals last 15 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 9-4 in Nationals last 13 overall.
Over is 9-4 in Nationals last 13 on grass.
Under is 5-0 in Strasburgs last 5 road starts.
Over is 9-2 in Strasburgs last 11 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 7-2 in Strasburgs last 9 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 7-2 in Strasburgs last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Strasburgs last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 9-3-2 in Strasburgs last 14 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 9-3 in Strasburgs last 12 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 8-3 in Strasburgs last 11 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Strasburgs last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Strasburgs last 7 starts on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Strasburgs last 7 starts overall.
Over is 5-2 in Strasburgs last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Miami

Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 on grass.
Over is 3-0-1 in Marlins last 4 games following a win.
Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 vs. National League East.
Over is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 9-2-1 in Marlins last 12 Tuesday games.
Under is 8-2-1 in Marlins last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Marlins last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-3-1 in Marlins last 14 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 13-6-2 in Marlins last 21 home games.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Under is 4-0 in Strasburgs last 4 starts vs. Marlins.
Under is 5-1 in Strasburgs last 6 road starts vs. Marlins.
Nationals are 4-1 in Strasburgs last 5 road starts vs. Marlins.
Nationals are 19-7 in Strasburgs last 26 starts vs. Marlins.
Nationals are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Miami.
Under is 20-9-2 in the last 31 meetings in Miami.
Nationals are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Brian Knight

Road team is 4-1 in Knights last 5 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Miami.
Home team is 4-1 in Knights last 5 games behind home plate vs. Washington.
Road team is 20-6 in Knights last 26 Tuesday games behind home plate.
Marlins are 7-3 in their last 10 games with Knight behind home plate.
Over is 17-8-1 in Knights last 26 games behind home plate.
Nationals are 4-17 in their last 21 games with Knight behind home plate.
Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 Tuesday games with Knight behind home plate.
 

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Preview: White Sox at Indians
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Sep 17, 2018

The Cleveland Indians became the first team to clinch a division title over the weekend and will spend the remainder of the regular season making sure its players are healthy and fine-tuning the roster in advance of the postseason. The Chicago White Sox, who visit the Indians for the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday, have no playoff plans but are still trying to end the season strong.

The White Sox dedicated their season to developing young players and have to be pleased with some of the results after watching Daniel Palka take the team lead and set a club rookie record for a left-handed hitter with his 23rd and 24th home runs on Sunday. "It's not really something I thought about - leading or not leading," Palka told reporters after passing Jose Abreu (22) for the team lead on Sunday. "I kind of thought I knew what I could do, and I'm sitting right around there. ... Yeah, it was a good day." The Indians enjoyed plenty of good days of late and should be well rested after giving most of the regulars a day off on Sunday following Saturday's clinching celebration. Cleveland will get back to the business of tuning up for the playoffs when ace Corey Kluber takes the mound on Tuesday opposite Chicago lefty Carlos Rodon.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Chicago, STO (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox LH Carlos Rodon (6-5, 3.10 ERA) vs. Indians RH Corey Kluber (18-7, 2.91)

Rodon is struggling with his control of late and issued a total of 10 walks over 10 2/3 innings across his last two outings. The 25-year-old managed to limit the damage to two runs over six innings at Kansas City last Wednesday but settled for a no-decision in his third straight winless outing. Rodon's best start of the season came at home against Cleveland on Aug. 10, when he yielded four hits across eight scoreless innings and struck out five while issuing a pair of walks, but he was held out of the decision.

Kluber is coming off a rare dud after getting knocked around for four runs on five hits and a walk over 1 2/3 innings at Tampa Bay on Sept. 10. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner yielded a total of one run and four hits over 13 2/3 innings while beating the Rays and Kansas City in his two previous turns. Kluber is making his third start of 2018 against Chicago and did not allow a run in either of the first two, scattering a total of four hits over 13 innings while striking out 17.

WALK-OFFS

1. Indians 3B Josh Donaldson is 2-for-13 with four strikeouts in four games since coming off the disabled list.

2. White Sox OF Avisail Garcia (sore knee) sat out Sunday and is day-to-day.

3. Chicago 1B Jose Abreu is 0-for-20 with seven strikeouts over his last five games.

PREDICTION: Indians 3, White Sox 2
 

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Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
White Sox are 14-6 in their last 20 road games.
White Sox are 38-88 in their last 126 vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 15-36 in their last 51 Tuesday games.
White Sox are 16-39 in their last 55 games following an off day.
White Sox are 15-39 in their last 54 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
White Sox are 3-8 in their last 11 overall.
White Sox are 3-8 in their last 11 games on grass.
White Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 16-50 in their last 66 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a loss.
White Sox are 5-0 in Rodons last 5 road starts.
White Sox are 4-0 in Rodons last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 5-1 in Rodons last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
White Sox are 9-2 in Rodons last 11 starts during game 1 of a series.
White Sox are 4-1 in Rodons last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 6-2 in Rodons last 8 starts.
White Sox are 5-2 in Rodons last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 5-2 in Rodons last 7 starts on grass.
White Sox are 2-5 in Rodons last 7 Tuesday starts.
White Sox are 2-7 in Rodons last 9 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Cleveland

Indians are 5-0 in their last 5 Tuesday games.
Indians are 9-3 in their last 12 games following an off day.
Indians are 74-30 in their last 104 vs. American League Central.
Indians are 55-23 in their last 78 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Indians are 44-19 in their last 63 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Indians are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Indians are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Indians are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Indians are 5-1 in Klubers last 6 starts with 7 or more days of rest.
Indians are 25-6 in Klubers last 31 starts vs. American League Central.
Indians are 41-10 in Klubers last 51 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 31-11 in Klubers last 42 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 20-8 in Klubers last 28 starts during game 1 of a series.
Indians are 5-2 in Klubers last 7 Tuesday starts.
Indians are 53-22 in Klubers last 75 starts on grass.
Indians are 55-24 in Klubers last 79 starts.
Indians are 36-16 in Klubers last 52 home starts.
Indians are 38-17 in Klubers last 55 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 2-5 in Klubers last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

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Chi. White Sox

Under is 3-0-1 in White Sox last 4 games following a loss.
Under is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1-2 in White Sox last 8 Tuesday games.
Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 6-2-1 in White Sox last 9 road games.
Under is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 35-16-2 in White Sox last 53 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Rodons last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 4-0 in Rodons last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Rodons last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-0 in Rodons last 4 starts overall.
Over is 6-1-1 in Rodons last 8 Tuesday starts.
Under is 5-1 in Rodons last 6 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Rodons last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Rodons last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 27-11-2 in Rodons last 40 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Cleveland

Over is 2-0-2 in Indians last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 6-1-2 in Indians last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-2 in Indians last 7 games following an off day.
Over is 4-1-1 in Indians last 6 games following a loss.
Under is 6-2-2 in Indians last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 on grass.
Over is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 home games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 vs. American League Central.
Under is 9-3-1 in Indians last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 7-3-2 in Indians last 12 Tuesday games.
Under is 7-3-2 in Indians last 12 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Klubers last 5 home starts.
Under is 4-1 in Klubers last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-2 in Klubers last 10 starts vs. American League Central.
Over is 11-3 in Klubers last 14 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 16-5 in Klubers last 21 Tuesday starts.
Over is 6-2 in Klubers last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 18-7-1 in Klubers last 26 starts overall.
Over is 5-2 in Klubers last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 17-7-1 in Klubers last 25 starts on grass.

Head to Head

Indians are 8-1 in Klubers last 9 starts vs. White Sox.
Over is 5-1 in Klubers last 6 starts vs. White Sox.
Under is 5-1 in Rodons last 6 starts vs. Indians.
Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Cleveland.
Indians are 4-1 in Klubers last 5 home starts vs. White Sox.
Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
White Sox are 17-35 in the last 52 meetings.
White Sox are 16-35 in the last 51 meetings in Cleveland.

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Preview: Cardinals at Braves
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Sep 18, 2018

The first half of the season was miserable for Kolten Wong, but as the St. Louis Cardinals prepare for the middle contest of a three-game series Tuesday at the Atlanta Braves, their second baseman continues his second-half onslaught at the plate. Wong - who hit .213 in the first half - went 3-for-5 with a homer, a double and three RBIs in Monday’s series-opening 11-6 victory to bolster his average to .317 with 15 RBIs in 32 games since the break.

Monday’s victory was much needed for St. Louis (83-68), which has won two in a row after dropping the previous four games in its pursuit of a National League wild-card spot. The Braves (83-67) are closing in on the NL East division crown and benefited from Philadelphia’s loss Monday to drop their magic number to seven, but continue to walk opposing hitters at an alarming rate. Atlanta has issued 26 free passes in losing its past three home games, giving up 24 runs in those defeats, but the Braves maintain a 6 1/2-game lead in the NL East with 12 games to go. Rookie outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. finished 3-for-5 in the opener to raise his average to .328 in 16 games in September.

TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, ESPN, FS Midwest (St. Louis), FS Southeast (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals LH Austin Gomber (5-1, 3.78 ERA) vs. Braves RH Anibal Sanchez (6-5, 3.01)

Gomber already was pitching well as a rookie in relief, and injuries to multiple starters gave him a chance to move into the rotation, where he has shined. The 24-year-old is 4-1 with a 3.91 ERA in nine turns, winning his first five decisions while giving up more than three runs only once in his first eight assignments. Gomber was hit hard Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, however, allowing seven runs in three innings; he has pitched one scoreless inning of relief against Atlanta this season.

Sanchez was signed in the final days of spring training as a free agent, but the veteran has pitched well enough to earn consideration for a postseason start should Atlanta win the East. The 34-year-old struggled with his control Wednesday at San Francisco, walking five hitters in six innings but gave up only one run with four strikeouts as the Braves improved to 12-9 in his 21 starts. Sanchez has held opponents to three earned runs or fewer 12 times in his past 14 starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Atlanta 3B Johan Camargo returned to the lineup after missing four games with a groin injury, finishing 1-for-5 with a run scored.

2. St. Louis 1B Matt Carpenter scored two runs and walked twice Monday but did not record a hit, leaving him eight hits shy of reaching 1,000 hits in his career.

3. Braves 2B Ozzie Albies scored two runs Monday, giving him 101 for the season.

PREDICTION: Braves 3, Cardinals 2
 

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St. Louis

Cardinals are 6-0 in their last 6 Tuesday games.
Cardinals are 8-1 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 12-2 in their last 14 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 8-2 in their last 10 vs. National League East.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Cardinals are 7-2 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 16-5 in their last 21 road games.
Cardinals are 13-5 in their last 18 vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 18-7 in their last 25 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 17-7 in their last 24 games following a win.
Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Cardinals are 5-1 in Gombers last 6 road starts.
Cardinals are 4-1 in Gombers last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Cardinals are 4-1 in Gombers last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 7-2 in Gombers last 9 starts.
Cardinals are 7-2 in Gombers last 9 starts on grass.

Atlanta

Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 Tuesday games.
Braves are 3-7 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Braves are 5-16 in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Braves are 3-12 in their last 15 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Braves are 1-6 in their last 7 home games.
Braves are 1-7 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 7-1 in Sanchezs last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 2-5 in Sanchezs last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Braves are 1-4 in Sanchezs last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Braves are 1-4 in Sanchezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 1-4 in Sanchezs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 1-5 in Sanchezs last 6 home starts.
Braves are 1-6 in Sanchezs last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

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St. Louis

Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Cardinals last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 10-3 in Cardinals last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Cardinals last 5 vs. National League East.
Under is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 11-5 in Cardinals last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning record.

Atlanta

Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 12-1 in Braves last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-1 in Braves last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 6-2 in Braves last 8 vs. National League Central.
Over is 6-2 in Braves last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Sanchezs last 4 starts vs. National League Central.
Over is 3-0-1 in Sanchezs last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts overall.
Under is 6-2-1 in Sanchezs last 9 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 6-2 in Sanchezs last 8 home starts.
Under is 5-2 in Sanchezs last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Cardinals are 7-0 in the last 7 meetings in Atlanta.
Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Atlanta.
Over is 13-3 in the last 16 meetings.
Cardinals are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.

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Home team is 5-0 in Carapazzas last 5 games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-1 in Carapazzas last 6 games behind home plate vs. St. Louis.
Under is 3-1-1 in Carapazzas last 5 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Over is 10-4-1 in Carapazzas last 15 Tuesday games behind home plate.
Over is 5-2-2 in Carapazzas last 9 games behind home plate vs. St. Louis.
Under is 32-15-4 in Carapazzas last 51 games behind home plate.
 

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Preview: Reds at Brewers
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Sep 18, 2018

Christian Yelich has terrorized Cincinnati's pitching staff all season and looks to follow up another terrific outing when the Milwaukee Brewers host the Reds on Tuesday for the middle contest of their three-game set. Yelich hit for the cycle for the second time against Cincinnati this season and drove in four runs in the Brewers' series-opening 8-0 victory on Monday.

Yelich is the fifth player in major-league history to hit for the cycle twice in a season and the first to do it against the same team as he continues to bolster his National League MVP resume. Yelich is 24-for-48 with seven homers and 17 RBIs against the Reds this year - including a career-best six-hit performance on Aug. 29, when he hit for his first cycle. The Brewers occupy the top NL wild-card spot and have been keeping the heat on the first-place Chicago Cubs in the NL Central as they trail by 2 1/2 games. Scooter Gennett went 1-for-3 in the series opener, but Yelich's big night allowed him to move into a tie with Cincinnati's second baseman for the NL lead with a .318 batting average.

TV: 7:40 p.m. ET, FS Ohio (Cincinnati), FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Michael Lorenzen (3-1, 3.21 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Chase Anderson (9-7, 3.85)

Lorenzen is making his first start of the season after coming out of the bullpen 42 times and first in the majors since Sept. 16, 2015. The 26-year-old has made 151 consecutive relief appearances since losing to San Francisco, and his career marks show he has been much more effective out of the bullpen (13-6, 3.60 ERA) than in the rotation (4-9, 5.45). Lorenzen has posted a 3.68 ERA in four appearances against Milwaukee this season and is 1-2 with a 5.03 ERA in 20 career contests (three starts).

Anderson has won his last three decisions but has worked five innings or fewer in six of his last seven turns. The 30-year-old is 5-1 with a 2.98 ERA in 10 career starts against the Reds and has won all three of this season's matchups while compiling a 3.63 ERA. Anderson has enjoyed success against Billy Hamilton (3-for-19), Eugenio Suarez (3-for-17) and Gennett (2-for-11).

WALK-OFFS

1. The Brewers own a 12-5 advantage in the season series with two contests remaining.

2. Suarez struck out twice in four hitless at-bats in the opener and is 1-for-17 over his last five games.

3. Milwaukee 3B Travis Shaw reached base three times (two hits, one walk) on Monday after beginning the month in a 3-for-30 funk.

PREDICTION: Brewers 11, Reds 3
 

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Cincinnati

Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 62-126 in their last 188 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 26-54 in their last 80 vs. National League Central.
Reds are 21-44 in their last 65 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 5-11 in their last 16 games following a loss.
Reds are 32-73 in their last 105 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 30-72 in their last 102 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 7-20 in their last 27 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 6-21 in their last 27 road games.
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Reds are 1-7 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Reds are 1-5 in Lorenzens last 6 road starts.

Milwaukee

Brewers are 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Brewers are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Brewers are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 8-3 in their last 11 home games.
Brewers are 13-5 in their last 18 overall.
Brewers are 13-5 in their last 18 games on grass.
Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 18-8 in their last 26 Tuesday games.
Brewers are 26-12 in their last 38 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 3-7 in their last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Brewers are 3-7 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Brewers are 7-1 in Andersons last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 6-1 in Andersons last 7 Tuesday starts.
Brewers are 10-2 in Andersons last 12 starts during game 2 of a series.
Brewers are 5-1 in Andersons last 6 home starts.
Brewers are 4-1 in Andersons last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Brewers are 4-1 in Andersons last 5 starts.
Brewers are 4-1 in Andersons last 5 starts on grass.
Brewers are 8-3 in Andersons last 11 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 2-6 in Andersons last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Brewers are 1-5 in Andersons last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

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Cincinnati

Under is 5-0-1 in Reds last 6 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-0 in Reds last 5 road games.
Under is 5-0-1 in Reds last 6 on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Reds last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 5-0 in Reds last 5 vs. National League Central.
Under is 5-0-1 in Reds last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 Tuesday games.
Under is 6-2 in Reds last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 3-1-1 in Reds last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Reds last 7 games following a loss.
Over is 4-0 in Lorenzens last 4 road starts.
Over is 3-0-1 in Lorenzens last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Lorenzens last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Lorenzens last 5 starts overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Lorenzens last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-2-1 in Lorenzens last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Milwaukee

Under is 6-1 in Brewers last 7 overall.
Under is 6-1 in Brewers last 7 on grass.
Under is 6-1 in Brewers last 7 vs. National League Central.
Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 13-5 in Brewers last 18 Tuesday games.
Under is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 home games.
Over is 7-3 in Brewers last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Brewers last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 2-0-2 in Andersons last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-2-2 in Andersons last 15 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 4-1-1 in Andersons last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in Andersons last 7 home starts.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Milwaukee.
Under is 3-1-1 in Andersons last 5 starts vs. Reds.
Reds are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.
Reds are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Milwaukee.

Umpire Trends - Jeremie Rehak

Under is 3-1-1 in Rehaks last 5 games behind home plate.
Home team is 6-2 in Rehaks last 8 games behind home plate.
 

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Preview: Rays at Rangers
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Sep 18, 2018

Blake Snell aims to become baseball's first 20-game winner in 2018 when he starts for the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday in the second of three straight at the Texas Rangers. The young ace has won each of his last seven starts while allowing a total of six earned runs to help fuel the Rays' late charge.

Tyler Glasnow and three relievers combined on a two-hitter as Tampa Bay took the opener 3-0. The Rays have won 12 of their last 15 and are within 6 1/2 games of the second wild card in the American League with 13 to play. They've produced 13 shutouts over the past 98 games and own a 2.85 ERA since the start of August. The Rangers, who give the ball to veteran Yovani Gallardo, are in danger of losing a series to Tampa Bay for the fifth time in the last six encounters.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, FS Sun (Tampa Bay), FS Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays LH Blake Snell (19-5, 2.03 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Yovani Gallardo (8-5, 6.67)

Snell limited the Cleveland Indians to one run on one hit - a solo homer - and struck out nine over seven innings of a 3-1 win Wednesday. It marked the third straight start in which he's fanned nine batters and he is five shy of recording the ninth 200-strikeout campaign in franchise history. The 25-year-old also struck out nine in 6 1/3 dominant innings in a win over Texas on April 16.

Gallardo has gone four straight appearances without producing a quality start, posting a 1-3 record and an ERA of 8.83 in that stretch. He lasted three innings - a season low as a starter - and surrendered six runs in an ugly outing at the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Kevin Kiermaier is 6-for-15 with a home run and four walks against the 32-year-old Gallardo.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rays DH Ji-Man Choi had a solo homer Monday and owns 14 RBIs in his last 12 games.

2. Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre remains stuck on 474 career home runs, one shy of Stan Musial and Willie Stargell for 30th on the all-time list.

3. Tampa Bay RHP Jose Alvarado has 12 straight scoreless innings over a span of 15 appearances.

PREDICTION: Rays 5, Rangers 2
 

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Rays are 9-1 in their last 10 vs. American League West.
Rays are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 road games.
Rays are 14-3 in their last 17 vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 21-5 in their last 26 overall.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Rays are 22-6 in their last 28 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 15-5 in their last 20 games following a win.
Rays are 8-3 in their last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 37-14 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 9-4 in their last 13 Tuesday games.
Rays are 41-20 in their last 61 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Rays are 4-0 in Snells last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 10-1 in Snells last 11 starts vs. American League West.
Rays are 8-1 in Snells last 9 starts during game 2 of a series.
Rays are 6-1 in Snells last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Rays are 5-1 in Snells last 6 road starts.
Rays are 14-3 in Snells last 17 starts with 5 days of rest.
Rays are 9-2 in Snells last 11 Tuesday starts.
Rays are 13-3 in Snells last 16 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 4-1 in Snells last 5 starts on grass.
Rays are 19-7 in Snells last 26 starts.

Texas

Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rangers are 16-35 in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 3-7 in their last 10 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Rangers are 3-8 in their last 11 overall.
Rangers are 3-8 in their last 11 games on grass.
Rangers are 2-9 in their last 11 Tuesday games.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. American League East.
Rangers are 0-6 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 9-1 in Gallardos last 10 starts vs. American League East.
Rangers are 8-1 in Gallardos last 9 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 15-4 in Gallardos last 19 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 10-3 in Gallardos last 13 starts with 5 days of rest.
Rangers are 16-5 in Gallardos last 21 home starts.
Rangers are 21-8 in Gallardos last 29 starts.
Rangers are 20-8 in Gallardos last 28 starts on grass.
Rangers are 9-4 in Gallardos last 13 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Rangers are 2-5 in Gallardos last 7 Tuesday starts.
Rangers are 1-4 in Gallardos last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Tampa Bay

Under is 6-1 in Rays last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 9-3-1 in Rays last 13 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 20-7 in Rays last 27 Tuesday games.
Under is 23-9-1 in Rays last 33 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Rays last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 12-5-1 in Rays last 18 road games.
Under is 4-0 in Snells last 4 Tuesday starts.
Under is 7-0-1 in Snells last 8 starts on grass.
Under is 5-0-1 in Snells last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 8-0-1 in Snells last 9 road starts.
Under is 7-1 in Snells last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Snells last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Snells last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Snells last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 8-2-1 in Snells last 11 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Snells last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 5-2 in Snells last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Texas

Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 games following a loss.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 Tuesday games.
Under is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 16-7-3 in Rangers last 26 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 7-0-1 in Gallardos last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 3-0-1 in Gallardos last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1-1 in Gallardos last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Gallardos last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Gallardos last 5 home starts.
Over is 10-4-1 in Gallardos last 15 starts on grass.
Over is 10-4-2 in Gallardos last 16 starts overall.
Under is 7-3 in Gallardos last 10 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 17-8 in Gallardos last 25 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Head to Head

Rays are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Texas.
Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Texas.

Umpire Trends - Gary Cederstrom

Over is 6-1 in Cederstroms last 7 Tuesday games behind home plate.
Home team is 6-1 in Cederstroms last 7 games behind home plate vs. Texas.
Road team is 5-1 in Cederstroms last 6 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
Over is 7-2 in Cederstroms last 9 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
Home team is 10-3 in Cederstroms last 13 Tuesday games behind home plate.
Over is 6-2 in Cederstroms last 8 games behind home plate vs. Texas.
Under is 6-2-1 in Cederstroms last 9 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
Rangers are 24-10 in their last 34 games with Cederstrom behind home plate.
Home team is 62-28 in Cederstroms last 90 games behind home plate.
Rays are 3-8 in their last 11 Tuesday games with Cederstrom behind home plate.
 

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