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bmd1803 · Sep 19, 2018

Preview: Cardinals at Braves
Gracenote
Sep 19, 2018

The Atlanta Braves wrap up a three-game home series Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals searching for answers to their anemic showing at home this season, one that continues to keep the Philadelphia Phillies alive in the National League East race. The Braves lost their fourth consecutive home game Tuesday, an 8-1 defeat that dropped Atlanta’s record at SunTrust Park to 38-38 and shrunk its lead in the division to 5 ½ games.

The Braves' pitching staff has fallen apart during the losing streak, issuing 29 walks while allowing 32 runs and posting an ERA of 7.75. After a quality start by Anibal Sanchez on Tuesday, four Atlanta relievers combined to give up four runs on four hits with three walks in the eighth inning. St. Louis, which started the day one-half game ahead of Colorado for the final NL wild-card spot, benefited from shortstop Paul DeJong homering for the second consecutive game – giving him four career homers in five games at Atlanta. Second baseman Kolten Wong has hit safely in seven of 10 games since coming off the disabled list, and is batting 5-for-7 with a homer and three RBIs through the first two games of the series.

TV: 12:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FS Midwest (St. Louis), FS Southeast (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Jack Flaherty (8-7, 2.86 ERA) vs. Braves RH Touki Toussaint (1-1, 4.67)

Flaherty comes into his 26th start holding opposing hitters to a .193 batting average on the season and has posted a 2.42 ERA in the second half, as the rookie quietly establishes himself as a future cornerstone of the St. Louis rotation. The 22-year-old lost his last start Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers despite allowing only one run on four hits with eight strikeouts in six innings, his first loss in his past eight starts. Flaherty averages 10.9 strikeouts per nine innings and owns a 1.063 WHIP, striking out 168 in 138 1/3 innings.

Toussaint makes his fifth appearance and fourth start of his MLB career, and control is a key factor for the 22-year old who has walked nine in his past 6 2/3 innings. He gave up three runs with four walks in one inning of relief Saturday against Washington, six days after walking five in 5 2/3 innings at Arizona. Toussaint, one of the Braves' multiple high-end prospects, won his major-league debut against Miami on Aug. 13 with two hits allowed across six innings, then no-hit Boston for four innings on Sept. 3 before giving up three runs on four hits.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Cardinals are 37-22 since manager Mike Shildt assumed command, and their 36 victories since the All-Star break leads the NL.

2. Atlanta has lost its past eight home games to the Cardinals, and overall is 4-14 at home since Aug. 16.

3. St. Louis has homered in 110 of its 152 games this season, going 75-35 (.682) in those contests.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 5, Braves 2

bmd1803 · Sep 19, 2018

W/L Trends
St. Louis

Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League East.
Cardinals are 9-1 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 13-3 in their last 16 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 13-3 in their last 16 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
Cardinals are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 17-5 in their last 22 road games.
Cardinals are 14-5 in their last 19 vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 19-7 in their last 26 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 10-4 in their last 14 during game 3 of a series.
Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 Wednesday games.
Cardinals are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 4-1 in Flahertys last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Cardinals are 4-1 in Flahertys last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 5-2 in Flahertys last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 2-5 in Flahertys last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Cardinals are 2-5 in Flahertys last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Cardinals are 1-4 in Flahertys last 5 Wednesday starts.

Atlanta

Braves are 12-4 in their last 16 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 Wednesday games.
Braves are 17-35 in their last 52 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Braves are 4-9 in their last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Braves are 7-19 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 5-17 in their last 22 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 3-13 in their last 16 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass.
Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 home games.

OU Trends
St. Louis

Over is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 vs. National League East.
Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1-1 in Cardinals last 6 Wednesday games.
Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games following a win.
Under is 10-4 in Cardinals last 14 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 37-15-2 in Cardinals last 54 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 4-0 in Flahertys last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 6-0 in Flahertys last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 6-0 in Flahertys last 6 starts overall.
Under is 4-0 in Flahertys last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Flahertys last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-1 in Flahertys last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 13-3-1 in Flahertys last 17 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Flahertys last 5 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Flahertys last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Flahertys last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 6-2-1 in Flahertys last 9 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Atlanta

Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-0 in Braves last 6 games following a loss.
Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in Braves last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-2 in Braves last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 on grass.
Over is 7-2 in Braves last 9 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Braves last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 18-7-1 in Braves last 26 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-3 in Braves last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Cardinals are 8-0 in the last 8 meetings in Atlanta.
Over is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Atlanta.
Over is 14-3 in the last 17 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Jim Wolf

Home team is 4-0 in Wolfs last 4 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Home team is 6-1 in Wolfs last 7 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Over is 14-4-3 in Wolfs last 21 games behind home plate.
Under is 3-1-1 in Wolfs last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Cardinals are 6-2 in their last 8 games with Wolf behind home plate.
Over is 7-3-1 in Wolfs last 11 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Road team is 9-4 in Wolfs last 13 games behind home plate.
Braves are 2-9 in their last 11 games with Wolf behind home plate.

bmd1803 · Sep 19, 2018

Preview: Twins at Tigers
Gracenote
Sep 19, 2018

The Minnesota Twins aim for their first series sweep on the road in nearly two months when they wrap up a three-game series at the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. After coasting to a 6-1 win in the series opener, the Twins got three RBIs from Tyler Austin and a solid start by Jake Odorizzi in Tuesday's 5-3 triumph, their fifth in the last six meetings with the Tigers.

Jorge Polanco failed to homer for the first time in three games for Minnesota but he finished with a pair of hits and two runs scored in the win. Mikie Mahtook drove in all three runs for Detroit, which reached the 90-loss mark for the second straight season. Spencer Turnbull will make his first career start Wednesday for the Tigers opposite fellow rookie Stephen Gonsalves. Detroit has dropped six in a row at home, its longest such slide since it lost the final seven straight at Comerica Park to finish last season.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, FS North (Minnesota), FS Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins LH Stephen Gonsalves (0-2, 9.39 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Spencer Turnbull (0-0, 0.00)

Gonsalves will be making his first start since Sept. 7, when he was pounded for five runs over 2 1/3 innings against Kansas City. He was used out of the bullpen six days later against the Royals and allowed one unearned run in three frames. The 24-year-old Californian will be facing the Tigers for the first time.

Turnbull worked a perfect inning of relief - striking out one - in his big-league debut Friday at Cleveland. The former second-round pick, who turned 26 on Tuesday, was 5-8 with a 3.92 ERA in 23 starts at multiple levels in the minors this year. He had 133 strikeouts and 103 hits allowed in 119 1/3 innings during those 23 appearances.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mahtook is 4-for-8 with a home run, a triple and four RBIs in his last two contests.

2. Twins 3B Miguel Sano was 0-for-4 with four strikeouts Tuesday and is 1-for-15 over his last five games.

3. Minnesota RHP Trevor Hildenberger got the save Tuesday but has given up seven runs across 2 1/3 innings over a span of three appearances.

PREDICTION: Tigers 6, Twins 5

bmd1803 · Sep 19, 2018

W/L Trends
Minnesota

Twins are 6-13 in their last 19 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Twins are 17-39 in their last 56 road games.
Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 3-9 in their last 12 games following a win.
Twins are 2-9 in their last 11 during game 3 of a series.
Twins are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.

Detroit

Tigers are 23-48 in their last 71 games on grass.
Tigers are 25-53 in their last 78 overall.
Tigers are 6-14 in their last 20 vs. American League Central.
Tigers are 15-36 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 3-10 in their last 13 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Tigers are 2-8 in their last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 Wednesday games.
Tigers are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Tigers are 0-6 in their last 6 home games.

OU Trends
Minnesota

Under is 4-0 in Twins last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Twins last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-2 in Twins last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 8-2 in Twins last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Twins last 7 road games.
Over is 7-3 in Twins last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 9-4 in Twins last 13 vs. a team with a losing record.

Detroit

Over is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 Wednesday games.
Under is 6-1-1 in Tigers last 8 home games.
Under is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 13-5-3 in Tigers last 21 vs. American League Central.
Over is 5-2-1 in Tigers last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 12-5-3 in Tigers last 20 games following a loss.
Over is 11-5-2 in Tigers last 18 vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings in Detroit.
Twins are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 13-4 in the last 17 meetings.
Twins are 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Detroit.

Umpire Trends - Jerry Layne

Under is 9-2 in Laynes last 11 games behind home plate.
Over is 4-1 in Laynes last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 Wednesday games with Layne behind home plate.
Home team is 6-2 in Laynes last 8 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Twins are 6-2 in their last 8 games with Layne behind home plate.
Road team is 11-4 in Laynes last 15 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Over is 8-3-1 in Laynes last 12 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Home team is 13-5 in Laynes last 18 games behind home plate.
Tigers are 9-4 in their last 13 games with Layne behind home plate.

bmd1803 · Sep 19, 2018

Preview: Rays at Rangers
Gracenote
Sep 19, 2018

The surging Tampa Bay Rays go after their third straight shutout as they attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the host Texas Rangers on Wednesday afternoon and put pressure on Oakland in the race for the final American League wild-card spot. Blake Snell became the first pitcher to reach 20 wins Tuesday and the Rays have allowed just six hits while blanking Texas in the first two games of the series.

Joey Wendle is 5-for-8 with three doubles in the series after registering four hits from the leadoff spot Tuesday during a 4-0 triumph as Tampa Bay totaled 15 hits and won for the 13th time in 16 contests. The Rays have pulled within 5 1/2 games of the second wild card and will open the series finale with reliever Diego Castillo while rookie Yohander Mendez gets the call for the Rangers. Texas, which resides in the AL West cellar, had not been shut out at home until Monday’s 3-0 loss and has left 11 on base while striking out 18 times in the series. Slugger Joey Gallo, who is three homers from reaching 40 for the second straight season, is day-to-day after missing the last two games with a toe injury.

TV: 2:05 p.m. ET, FSN (Tampa Bay), FS Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH Diego Castillo (3-2, 3.24 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Yohander Mendez (2-1, 3.86)

Castillo takes on the “opener” role for the ninth time this season and struck out six over three innings the last two times he has started a contest. The 24-year-old Dominican Republic native allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out 12 across nine innings this month and boasts a 0.98 WHIP overall. Castillo has yet to face Texas and is 1-0 with a 3.15 ERA in 16 appearances (three starts) on the road.

Mendez has been solid in his last three trips to the mound, permitting two runs on seven hits and seven walks across 15 innings combined. The 23-year-old Venezuelan came on in the second inning last Friday at San Diego, giving up three hits over five scoreless frames to earn the victory. Mendez, who has held opponents to a .221 ERA in the majors, was 0-7 with a 5.25 ERA at Triple-A Round Rock this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Texas RHP Jose Leclerc has not given up a run in 18 straight innings over 18 appearances, dating back to late July.

2. Tampa Bay 3B Matt Duffy is 8-for-21 with four walks during a six-game hitting streak.

3. Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre, who is 0-for-7 in the series, is one homer behind Willie Stargell and Stan Musial (475) for 30th on major league baseball’s all-time list.

PREDICTION: Rays 7, Rangers 3

bmd1803 · Sep 19, 2018

W/L Trends
Tampa Bay

Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
Rays are 10-1 in their last 11 vs. American League West.
Rays are 14-2 in their last 16 vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 road games.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 Wednesday games.
Rays are 25-8 in their last 33 during game 3 of a series.
Rays are 38-13 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 19-7 in their last 26 games following a win.
Rays are 35-17 in their last 52 overall.
Rays are 7-1 in Castillos last 8 starts.
Rays are 6-1 in Castillos last 7 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.

Texas

Rangers are 16-35 in their last 51 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 16-36 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a loss.
Rangers are 3-9 in their last 12 overall.
Rangers are 2-6 in their last 8 Wednesday games.
Rangers are 3-9 in their last 12 games on grass.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. American League East.
Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.

OU Trends
Tampa Bay

Under is 7-1 in Rays last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-1 in Rays last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Rays last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 games following a win.
Under is 8-2-1 in Rays last 11 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rays last 5 on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Rays last 7 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Rays last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Rays last 7 Wednesday games.
Under is 20-8-3 in Rays last 31 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 9-4-1 in Rays last 14 vs. American League West.
Under is 25-12-1 in Rays last 38 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 33-16-2 in Rays last 51 road games.
Over is 6-1 in Castillos last 7 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Over is 6-1 in Castillos last 7 starts overall.

Texas

Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Rangers last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 vs. American League East.
Under is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-2-1 in Rangers last 12 Wednesday games.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 overall.
Under is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 on grass.

Head to Head

Rays are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Texas.
Rays are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 11-5-3 in the last 19 meetings in Texas.

Umpire Trends - Ben May

Home team is 4-1 in Mays last 5 games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-2 in Mays last 7 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-2 in Mays last 7 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 games with May behind home plate.
Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 games with May behind home plate.

bmd1803 · Sep 19, 2018

Preview: Mets at Phillies
Gracenote
Sep 19, 2018

The Philadelphia Phillies look to answer an 11-series winless stretch by capturing their second straight set on Wednesday when they play the rubber match of their three-game series versus the visiting New York Mets (70-81). Winners of just five of 16 in September, the Phillies (77-73) are keeping their faint postseason aspirations alive as they reside 5 1/2 games behind National League East-leading Atlanta.

Jorge Alfaro belted a three-run homer to highlight a five-run sixth inning in Philadelphia's 5-2 win on Tuesday. Fellow catcher Wilson Ramos had an RBI single in his lone at-bat and likely will get the start on Wednesday versus New York, against which he is 11-for-31 this season. Mets first baseman Dominic Smith had an RBI double to improve to 3-for-8 in the series, although he is just 7-for-28 with 10 strikeouts against the Phillies in 2018. Fellow infielder Jeff McNeil has tormented Philadelphia, collecting two singles to up his mark to 19-for-41 with six RBIs and nine runs scored this season.

TV: 6:05 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), NBCS Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Noah Syndergaard (12-3, 3.26 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Zach Eflin (10-7, 4.26)

Syndergaard won his third straight start in grand fashion Friday, scattering three hits over seven innings in an 8-0 romp at Boston. The 26-year-old evened his 2018 mark at 1-1 against Philadelphia after picking up the win on Sept. 8, but his season ERA (5.51) and opponent's batting average (.348) versus the club leave a bit to be desired. Cesar Hernandez (8-for-20) and Ramos (7-for-18) have flustered Syndergaard in their careers, however the hurler has gotten the better of Nick Williams (1-for-10) and Aaron Altherr (1-for-9).

Eflin snapped a three-start slide with a strong effort on Friday, yielding one run on five hits over 6 1/3 innings of a 14-2 rout versus Miami. The 24-year-old is aiming to rebound from a porous performance against the Mets on Sept. 8, when he allowed six runs across three innings of a 10-5 setback. Amed Rosario (3-for-8) and Jose Reyes (3-for-10) each have three doubles versus Eflin while Michael Conforto has a homer and five RBIs against him.

WALK-OFFS

1. Philadelphia 1B Carlos Santana is 3-for-4 with four walks in the series.

2. New York owns a 44-21 mark at Citizens Bank Park since 2012 and has outhomered the hosts 32-21.

3. Phillies LF Rhys Hoskins is 0-for-8 with three strikeouts in the series.

PREDICTION: Mets 3, Phillies 2

bmd1803 · Sep 19, 2018

W/L Trends
NY Mets

Mets are 6-0 in their last 6 Wednesday games.
Mets are 8-1 in their last 9 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Mets are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
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 vs. National League East.
Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 14-5 in their last 19 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Mets are 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts.
Mets are 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts on grass.
Mets are 7-2 in Syndergaards last 9 Wednesday starts.
Mets are 19-7 in Syndergaards last 26 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 1-5 in Syndergaards last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Philadelphia

Phillies are 6-13 in their last 19 vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. National League East.
Phillies are 3-7 in their last 10 overall.
Phillies are 3-7 in their last 10 games on grass.
Phillies are 3-7 in their last 10 home games.
Phillies are 7-20 in their last 27 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 1-10 in their last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 0-5 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Phillies are 4-1 in Eflins last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Phillies are 4-1 in Eflins last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 6-2 in Eflins last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Phillies are 4-10 in Eflins last 14 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 2-5 in Eflins last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 2-7 in Eflins last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
Phillies are 1-4 in Eflins last 5 starts.
Phillies are 1-4 in Eflins last 5 starts on grass.
Phillies are 1-5 in Eflins last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 1-5 in Eflins last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 1-5 in Eflins last 6 Wednesday starts.

OU Trends
NY Mets

Over is 6-0 in Mets last 6 Wednesday games.
Over is 3-0-1 in Mets last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0-1 in Mets last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 3-0-1 in Mets last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Mets last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Mets last 7 overall.
Under is 5-1-1 in Mets last 7 on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Mets last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 road games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2-1 in Mets last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 5-1-2 in Syndergaards last 8 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 10-2-2 in Syndergaards last 14 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Syndergaards last 6 road starts.
Under is 4-1-1 in Syndergaards last 6 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 17-6-2 in Syndergaards last 25 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2-1 in Syndergaards last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-3-1 in Syndergaards last 11 Wednesday starts.
Under is 7-3-2 in Syndergaards last 12 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 11-5-2 in Syndergaards last 18 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Philadelphia

Over is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 vs. National League East.
Under is 3-1-1 in Phillies last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 7-3 in Phillies last 10 games following a win.
Under is 4-0 in Eflins last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 6-1 in Eflins last 7 Wednesday starts.
Over is 6-1 in Eflins last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Eflins last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 5-1 in Eflins last 6 starts vs. National League East.
Over is 5-1 in Eflins last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Eflins last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Mets are 36-16 in the last 52 meetings in Philadelphia.
Mets are 66-32 in the last 98 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Sean Barber

Under is 9-1-1 in Barbers last 11 games behind home plate.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Barber behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Barbers last 5 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Over is 3-1-1 in Barbers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
Road team is 5-2 in Barbers last 7 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Under is 5-2 in Barbers last 7 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Barbers last 7 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.

bmd1803 · Sep 19, 2018

Preview: Royals at Pirates
Gracenote
Sep 19, 2018

The Pittsburgh Pirates' playoff chances are all but gone, but they seem intent on finishing strong, especially at home. The Pirates seek their fifth straight victory overall and their eighth in a row at PNC Park when they host the Kansas City Royals for the finale of a three-game interleague series Wednesday night.

Pittsburgh has a pair of one-run wins to begin the set, riding Jameson Taillon's seven scoreless innings, a pinch-hit homer by Colin Moran and an 11th-inning RBI single by Ryan Lavarnway to Tuesday's 2-1 victory. With the win, the Pirates have claimed 11 straight home contests played in the month of September dating to last season and they are two games over .500 for the first time in over a month. After averaging 7.5 runs over their previous four contests, the Royals were limited to seven hits over 11 innings Tuesday and narrowly avoided being shut out thanks to a game-tying RBI double with two outs in the ninth by Hunter Dozier. They will lean on rookie Heath Fillmyer in Wednesday's finale as he starts opposite veteran Chris Archer for Pittsburgh.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Heath Fillmyer (3-1, 4.76 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Chris Archer (4-8, 4.66)

Fillmyer worked at least seven innings in two of his last three starts, including a personal-best 7 1/3 last time out against Minnesota. He has a 16.20 ERA over the past three road outings while allowing 18 hits in 8 1/3 innings. The 24-year-old's one interleague start was a gem, as he held the Chicago Cubs to three hits over seven scoreless innings to pick up his first career win Aug. 8.

Archer gave up four runs over five innings in a loss at Milwaukee on Friday, extending his winless streak to six starts. He struck out eight batters in the loss, his best total in almost two months, while raising his ERA as a Pirate to 5.49. The North Carolina native, who turns 30 next week, is 1-4 with a 4.50 ERA in six career starts against the Royals.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates 1B Josh Bell is batting .333 in 41 career interleague games.

2. Royals 1B Ryan O'Hearn is 6-for-11 with three RBIs and three runs scored during a three-game hitting streak.

3. Pittsburgh LHP Felipe Vazquez had converted 24 straight save opportunities before Dozier's RBI double against him in the ninth.

PREDICTION: Pirates 6, Royals 4

bmd1803 · Sep 19, 2018

W/L Trends
Kansas City

Royals are 19-42 in their last 61 games following a loss.
Royals are 12-27 in their last 39 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 6-14 in their last 20 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 9-22 in their last 31 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 19-49 in their last 68 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Royals are 15-40 in their last 55 road games.
Royals are 3-8 in their last 11 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 16-43 in their last 59 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. National League Central.
Royals are 8-22 in their last 30 interleague games.
Royals are 17-48 in their last 65 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Royals are 3-9 in their last 12 interleague road games.
Royals are 8-24 in their last 32 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Royals are 13-41 in their last 54 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 14-52 in their last 66 vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 11-43 in their last 54 during game 3 of a series.
Royals are 2-8 in their last 10 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 Wednesday games.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 0-7 in their last 7 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 1-5 in Fillmyers last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 0-4 in Fillmyers last 4 road starts.

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
Pirates are 7-0 in their last 7 home games.
Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 8-2 in their last 10 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 7-2 in their last 9 games following a win.
Pirates are 40-12 in their last 52 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 16-5 in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Pirates are 16-5 in their last 21 interleague home games.
Pirates are 22-8 in their last 30 interleague games.
Pirates are 19-7 in their last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Pirates are 12-5 in their last 17 Wednesday games.
Pirates are 12-5 in their last 17 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 38-16 in their last 54 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 45-22 in their last 67 vs. American League Central.
Pirates are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 1-5 in Archers last 6 starts.
Pirates are 1-5 in Archers last 6 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Kansas City

Over is 5-1 in Royals last 6 on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Royals last 6 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 12-3 in Royals last 15 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 12-3-1 in Royals last 16 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 13-4 in Royals last 17 vs. National League Central.
Under is 16-5 in Royals last 21 interleague games.
Under is 22-7-1 in Royals last 30 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 20-8-2 in Royals last 30 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Royals last 7 interleague road games.
Over is 12-5 in Royals last 17 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Royals last 10 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 11-5-3 in Royals last 19 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Fillmyers last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in Fillmyers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Pittsburgh

Under is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 Wednesday games.
Under is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 15-2 in Pirates last 17 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 10-2-1 in Pirates last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 12-3-1 in Pirates last 16 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 interleague home games.
Under is 9-3-1 in Pirates last 13 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 15-5-1 in Pirates last 21 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 3-1-1 in Pirates last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 22-8-1 in Pirates last 31 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 23-9-1 in Pirates last 33 on grass.
Under is 23-9-1 in Pirates last 33 overall.
Under is 9-4 in Pirates last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 20-9 in Pirates last 29 vs. American League Central.
Over is 3-0-1 in Archers last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Archers last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Archers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Pittsburgh.
Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.
Royals are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings.
Royals are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh.

Umpire Trends - John Libka

Home team is 6-1 in Libkas last 7 games behind home plate.

bmd1803 · Sep 19, 2018

Preview: Blue Jays at Orioles
Gracenote
Sep 19, 2018

Despite being closer to last place than first in the American League East, the Toronto Blue Jays had little trouble distancing themselves from the beleaguered Baltimore Orioles when the division rivals have tangled this season. The Blue Jays (69-82) vie for their 15th victory in the season series against the Orioles (43-108) on Wednesday when the clubs conclude their three-game set at Camden Yards in Baltimore.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had the go-ahead two-run single in the seventh inning as Toronto overcame an early four-run deficit and posted its fourth straight win with a 6-4 triumph on Tuesday. While the 24-year-old Gurriel is just 6-for-20 versus Baltimore this season, Kevin Pillar is a robust 20-for-49 with eight extra-base hits (four homers, four doubles), 10 RBIs and nine runs scored in the season series. "Sometimes you've got to take them on the chin and this one was like getting hit by (Mike) Tyson in '93. Yeah, Tyson at '93. That's what this season felt like," Baltimore outfielder Adam Jones told MASN after recording his second multi-hit performance in three games. The Orioles set a team record for losses in a season on Tuesday and reside three shy of the franchise record, set by the 1939 St. Louis Browns.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH Marco Estrada (7-12, 5.75 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Jimmy Yacabonis (0-2, 7.22)

Estrada fell to 0-3 in his last four outings on Friday after getting blitzed for eight runs on six hits over 2 2/3 innings of an 11-0 setback at the New York Yankees. The 35-year-old is being moved up a day in the rotation after tossing just 55 pitches in that lopsided decision. Estrada improved to 9-2 in 18 career appearances versus Baltimore and 2-1 in three starts this season after permitting three runs over 5 1/3 innings of a 5-3 triumph on Aug. 20.

MASN reported that Yacabonis will draw the start after allowing four runs on as many hits over three innings in a no-decision versus the Chicago White Sox on Friday. The 26-year-old was taken deep twice in that contest and seven times total in his last six outings. Yacabonis has retired all seven batters he's faced against the current crop of Blue Jays.

WALK-OFFS

1. Toronto SS Aledmys Diaz is 6-for-12 with a homer, four RBIs and two runs scored over his last four games in which he recorded an at-bat.

2. Orioles DH Chris Davis is hitless in his last three contests and 1-for-28 with 13 strikeouts over his last eight games overall.

3. Blue Jays 1B Rowdy Tellez has two RBIs and two runs scored during a five-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 6, Orioles 1

bmd1803 · Sep 19, 2018

W/L Trends
Toronto

Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 road games.
Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League East.
Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
Blue Jays are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Blue Jays are 21-8 in their last 29 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Blue Jays are 7-21 in their last 28 Wednesday games.
Blue Jays are 6-1 in Estradas last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Blue Jays are 4-1 in Estradas last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in Estradas last 7 starts vs. American League East.
Blue Jays are 3-8 in Estradas last 11 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 2-6 in Estradas last 8 road starts.
Blue Jays are 2-6 in Estradas last 8 starts on grass.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in Estradas last 6 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.

Baltimore

Orioles are 18-37 in their last 55 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Orioles are 21-47 in their last 68 vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 17-39 in their last 56 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 16-38 in their last 54 home games.
Orioles are 44-105 in their last 149 games on grass.
Orioles are 15-38 in their last 53 during game 3 of a series.
Orioles are 19-54 in their last 73 games following a loss.
Orioles are 26-74 in their last 100 overall.
Orioles are 13-38 in their last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Orioles are 20-59 in their last 79 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 12-39 in their last 51 vs. American League East.
Orioles are 14-55 in their last 69 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 Wednesday games.
Orioles are 10-42 in their last 52 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Toronto

Over is 7-2 in Blue Jays last 9 Wednesday games.
Over is 5-2 in Blue Jays last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 5-2 in Blue Jays last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 19-8-1 in Blue Jays last 28 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 18-8-1 in Blue Jays last 27 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 15-7 in Blue Jays last 22 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 38-18-1 in Blue Jays last 57 on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Estradas last 6 starts on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Estradas last 6 road starts.
Over is 4-1 in Estradas last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-2 in Estradas last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Estradas last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.

Baltimore

Over is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 vs. American League East.
Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 5-2-1 in Orioles last 8 Wednesday games.
Over is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-3 in Orioles last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-3 in Orioles last 10 games following a loss.

Head to Head

Under is 7-1 in Estradas last 8 road starts vs. Orioles.
Blue Jays are 6-1 in Estradas last 7 starts vs. Orioles.
Under is 7-2 in Estradas last 9 starts vs. Orioles.
Blue Jays are 16-5 in the last 21 meetings.
Under is 32-12-1 in the last 45 meetings.
Under is 13-6-1 in the last 20 meetings in Baltimore.

Umpire Trends - Larry Vanover

Home team is 4-0 in Vanovers last 4 games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-0 in Vanovers last 4 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
Home team is 5-1 in Vanovers last 6 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-1 in Vanovers last 6 games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
Over is 5-2 in Vanovers last 7 games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
Orioles are 1-6 in their last 7 games with Vanover behind home plate.

bmd1803 · Sep 19, 2018

Preview: Red Sox at Yankees
Gracenote
Sep 19, 2018

The New York Yankees spoiled the party in the first game of the series and look to keep the visiting Boston Red Sox from clinching their third straight American League East title again when the teams meet Wednesday night. Neil Walker belted a three-run homer and the Yankees held on for a 3-2 victory Tuesday, reducing their magic number to five to seal a playoff spot.

Slugger Aaron Judge returned to the New York lineup Tuesday and went 0-for-4, getting his first at-bats since July 26 due to a wrist injury, while closer Aroldis Chapman (knee) is expected to be activated by the Yankees in the next few days. New York’s Luis Severino goes after his 18th win when he takes the mound in the middle game of the series while the Red Sox turn to veteran David Price, who gave up eight runs and five homers on July 1 in his last outing at Yankee Stadium. Boston’s Mookie Betts, the major league’s batting leader (.337), was expected to be back in the lineup Tuesday after suffering a side injury Sunday, but was rested due to the soggy field conditions and should return Wednesday. The Red Sox were limited to five hits Tuesday after winning six of their previous seven games, but major league RBI leader J.D. Martinez added his 123rd of the season with a sacrifice fly and recorded his second triple of the season.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, ESPN, NESN (Boston), YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH David Price (15-6, 3.42 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Luis Severino (17-8, 3.46)

Price is unbeaten since the rough encounter with the Yankees on July 1 and comes into this matchup after tossing seven scoreless innings to beat Toronto last Wednesday. The 33-year-old Vanderbilt product boasts four scoreless outings in his last 11 starts, completing at least six frames nine times in that stretch while going 6-0. Gary Sanchez is 6-for-12 with five homers versus Price, who is 15-13 with a 4.86 ERA lifetime against the Yankees.

Severino is winless in his past three trips to the mound, but suffered a hard-luck loss at Minnesota last Wednesday while giving up one run over 5 2/3 innings. The 24-year-old Dominican has completed six innings just once in his past six starts and is 3-6 overall since July 12. Andrew Benintendi is 11-for-24 with two homers, three doubles and 10 RBIs versus Severino, who is 1-2 with a 4.24 ERA in four starts against Boston in 2018.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Red Sox boast 103 victories, one shy of the second-most in franchise history (1946).

2. New York OF Giancarlo Stanton was 0-for-4 on Tuesday and has been limited to one home run over his last 15 games.

3. Boston INF Eduardo Nunez went 1-for-4 on Tuesday after missing three games with a sore knee.

PREDICTION: Yankees 5, Red Sox 4

bmd1803 · Sep 19, 2018

W/L Trends
Boston

Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 45-15 in their last 60 games on grass.
Red Sox are 41-15 in their last 56 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 38-14 in their last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 48-19 in their last 67 vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 52-21 in their last 73 overall.
Red Sox are 35-16 in their last 51 Wednesday games.
Red Sox are 13-6 in their last 19 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Red Sox are 21-10 in their last 31 road games.
Red Sox are 39-19 in their last 58 games following a loss.
Red Sox are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Red Sox are 5-0 in Prices last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Red Sox are 5-0 in Prices last 5 starts vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 5-1 in Prices last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 25-7 in Prices last 32 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Red Sox are 7-2 in Prices last 9 road starts.
Red Sox are 19-7 in Prices last 26 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 21-8 in Prices last 29 starts on grass.
Red Sox are 5-2 in Prices last 7 Wednesday starts.
Red Sox are 36-15 in Prices last 51 starts.

NY Yankees

Yankees are 9-2 in their last 11 vs. American League East.
Yankees are 58-23 in their last 81 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Yankees are 69-29 in their last 98 home games.
Yankees are 29-14 in their last 43 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Yankees are 5-16 in their last 21 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Yankees are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a win.
Yankees are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Yankees are 0-5 in their last 5 Wednesday games.
Yankees are 15-2 in Severinos last 17 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 11-2 in Severinos last 13 Wednesday starts.
Yankees are 24-5 in Severinos last 29 home starts.
Yankees are 13-3 in Severinos last 16 starts during game 2 of a series.
Yankees are 12-3 in Severinos last 15 starts vs. American League East.
Yankees are 14-4 in Severinos last 18 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 11-4 in Severinos last 15 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Yankees are 24-9 in Severinos last 33 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 40-15 in Severinos last 55 starts on grass.
Yankees are 37-14 in Severinos last 51 starts.
Yankees are 15-6 in Severinos last 21 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Boston

Under is 5-0-2 in Red Sox last 7 overall.
Under is 5-0-2 in Red Sox last 7 on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in Red Sox last 4 vs. American League East.
Under is 5-0-1 in Red Sox last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Red Sox last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 Wednesday games.
Over is 7-2-1 in Red Sox last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 road games.
Over is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 9-4-1 in Red Sox last 14 games following a loss.
Under is 4-0 in Prices last 4 starts with 6 days of rest.
Under is 3-0-1 in Prices last 4 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 6-1-1 in Prices last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-1 in Prices last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Prices last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Prices last 9 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 6-2-1 in Prices last 9 starts on grass.
Under is 6-2-1 in Prices last 9 starts overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Prices last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

NY Yankees

Under is 3-0-1 in Yankees last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 8-3 in Yankees last 11 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Yankees last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 15-7 in Yankees last 22 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-0 in Severinos last 5 home starts.
Under is 4-1-1 in Severinos last 6 starts with 6 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in Severinos last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1-1 in Severinos last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Severinos last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Severinos last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-2 in Severinos last 9 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 10-3 in Severinos last 13 starts overall.
Over is 8-3 in Severinos last 11 starts on grass.

Head to Head

Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings.
Over is 5-1-1 in Prices last 7 starts vs. Yankees.
Red Sox are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 4-1 in Prices last 5 road starts vs. Yankees.
Red Sox are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings in New York.
Red Sox are 0-5 in Prices last 5 road starts vs. Yankees.

Umpire Trends - Chris Guccione

Over is 3-0-2 in Gucciones last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Under is 6-1-1 in Gucciones last 8 games behind home plate vs. Boston.
Over is 21-5-3 in Gucciones last 29 games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Gucciones last 5 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Home team is 4-1 in Gucciones last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Boston.
Over is 3-1-1 in Gucciones last 5 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Yankees are 26-9 in their last 35 games with Guccione behind home plate.
Road team is 7-3 in Gucciones last 10 games behind home plate.
Home team is 11-5 in Gucciones last 16 games behind home plate vs. Boston.

bmd1803 · Sep 19, 2018

Preview: White Sox at Indians
Gracenote
Sep 19, 2018

The American League Central champion Cleveland Indians look to continue their dominance in the season series when they host the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night for the second of a three-game set. Jason Kipnis homered and Yandy Diaz knocked in two runs to support Corey Kluber’s 11-strikeout effort as the Indians took the opener 5-3 on Tuesday to improve to 11-3 against the White Sox, including 7-0 at home, this year.

Diaz boasts four RBIs in his last three games and owns 15 in 28 big-league contests in 2018 for Cleveland, which sends 16-game winner Carlos Carrasco to the mound Wednesday against Chicago’s Dylan Covey. The Indians will be resting key players periodically over the last two weeks of the regular season, but are expected to have slugger Edwin Encarnacion back in the lineup Wednesday after he missed two games with an ankle injury. The White Sox, who are 22-21 since Aug. 2, have dropped two straight after a three-game winning streak and remained 1 1/2 games behind Detroit for third place in the AL Central. Outfielder Daniel Palka is among the league’s rookie leaders in homers with 25 after launching three in the last two games for Chicago and is one behind Matt Davidson for fourth all time among White Sox rookies.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Dylan Covey (5-13, 5.64 ERA) vs. Indians RH Carlos Carrasco (16-9, 3.43)

Covey has managed just one victory since July 21 and gave up six runs (five earned) on six hits and three walks in a loss at Kansas City last time out. The 27-year-old California native earned his only victory during the rough stretch Aug. 31 against major league-best Boston with three scoreless innings of relief. Kipnis is 5-for-10 with a homer versus Covey, who is 1-2 with a 6.63 ERA in four starts this year against the Indians.

Carrasco is winless in his past three starts despite allowing just five runs (four earned) across 15 innings combined in his last two trips to the mound. The 31-year-old Venezuelan, who is two wins shy of his career high, has limited opponents to three or fewer runs in 12 of his past 14 contests. Tim Anderson is 7-for-24 with a homer and a double against Carrasco, who is 2-0 while permitting one unearned run over 14 innings versus the White Sox in 2018.

WALK-OFFS

1. Chicago 1B Jose Abreu is expected to miss the series due to an infection in his right thigh that forced him to be hospitalized.

2. The Indians are 26-9 in home divisional games and 44-23 overall against AL Central opponents in 2018.

3. White Sox 2B Yoan Moncada is 9-for-27 with three walks over his last seven contests after recording a pair of hits Tuesday.

PREDICTION: Indians 6, White Sox 3

bmd1803 · Sep 19, 2018

W/L Trends
Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 Wednesday games.
White Sox are 14-6 in their last 20 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 23-47 in their last 70 during game 2 of a series.
White Sox are 16-35 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
White Sox are 23-54 in their last 77 vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 15-40 in their last 55 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
White Sox are 3-9 in their last 12 overall.
White Sox are 3-9 in their last 12 games on grass.
White Sox are 16-51 in their last 67 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 1-7 in their last 8 games following a loss.
White Sox are 2-5 in Coveys last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 7-20 in Coveys last 27 starts.
White Sox are 7-20 in Coveys last 27 starts on grass.
White Sox are 2-6 in Coveys last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-5 in Coveys last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 1-6 in Coveys last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
White Sox are 2-14 in Coveys last 16 road starts.
White Sox are 1-11 in Coveys last 12 starts vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 0-4 in Coveys last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
White Sox are 0-4 in Coveys last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Cleveland

Indians are 23-7 in their last 30 Wednesday games.
Indians are 75-30 in their last 105 vs. American League Central.
Indians are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Indians are 56-23 in their last 79 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Indians are 36-15 in their last 51 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Indians are 56-26 in their last 82 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 35-17 in their last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a win.
Indians are 13-3 in Carrascos last 16 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 8-2 in Carrascos last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Indians are 18-7 in Carrascos last 25 home starts.
Indians are 20-8 in Carrascos last 28 Wednesday starts.
Indians are 7-3 in Carrascos last 10 starts with 6 days of rest.
Indians are 35-16 in Carrascos last 51 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 35-16 in Carrascos last 51 starts vs. American League Central.
Indians are 35-16 in Carrascos last 51 starts on grass.
Indians are 1-4 in Carrascos last 5 starts.

OU Trends
Chi. White Sox

Under is 3-0-2 in White Sox last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 2-0-2 in White Sox last 4 vs. American League Central.
Under is 3-0-1 in White Sox last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 6-2-2 in White Sox last 10 road games.
Over is 6-2 in White Sox last 8 Wednesday games.
Under is 15-5-1 in White Sox last 21 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 8-3-2 in White Sox last 13 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 7-3 in White Sox last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 35-16-3 in White Sox last 54 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-0-1 in Coveys last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Coveys last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Coveys last 5 Wednesday starts.
Under is 4-1 in Coveys last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Coveys last 5 road starts.
Over is 7-3-1 in Coveys last 11 starts on grass.
Over is 7-3-1 in Coveys last 11 starts overall.

Cleveland

Over is 2-0-2 in Indians last 4 overall.
Over is 2-0-2 in Indians last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 2-0-2 in Indians last 4 on grass.
Over is 2-0-2 in Indians last 4 home games.
Over is 2-0-2 in Indians last 4 vs. American League Central.
Under is 6-1-3 in Indians last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1-1 in Indians last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-2-1 in Indians last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 10-3-2 in Indians last 15 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 6-2-2 in Indians last 10 games following a win.
Under is 9-3-2 in Indians last 14 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 35-16-2 in Indians last 53 Wednesday games.
Over is 4-0-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Carrascos last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Carrascos last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2-1 in Carrascos last 9 Wednesday starts.
Over is 3-1-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 3-1-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Carrascos last 7 starts with 6 days of rest.
Over is 37-16-2 in Carrascos last 55 home starts.

Head to Head

Indians are 6-0 in Carrascos last 6 starts vs. White Sox.
Under is 5-1 in Carrascos last 6 starts vs. White Sox.
Over is 4-1-2 in the last 7 meetings in Cleveland.
Under is 6-2-1 in Carrascos last 9 home starts vs. White Sox.
Under is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings.
White Sox are 17-36 in the last 53 meetings.
White Sox are 16-36 in the last 52 meetings in Cleveland.

Umpire Trends - Mike Winters

Indians are 5-0 in their last 5 games with Winters behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in Winters' last 5 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Over is 4-1 in Winters' last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Over is 4-1-1 in Winters' last 6 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Over is 3-1-1 in Winters' last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Home team is 5-2 in Winters' last 7 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Under is 5-2 in Winters' last 7 games behind home plate.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 Wednesday games with Winters behind home plate.
White Sox are 1-7 in their last 8 games with Winters behind home plate.

bmd1803 · Sep 19, 2018

Preview: Reds at Brewers
Gracenote
Sep 19, 2018

After winning seven straight series to strengthen their standing in the National League playoff race, the Milwaukee Brewers are in danger of dropping back-to-back sets – and to the bottom two teams in the division. The Brewers will try to avoid a second straight series loss when they wrap up a three-game run against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.

Cincinnati evened the series with a 3-1 win Tuesday, as five pitchers held the Brewers to three hits – all singles. It was just the second win in the past six games for the Reds, who have totaled only eight runs over that stretch. Milwaukee has dropped three of its last four games (the first two against Pittsburgh) following a 12-3 stretch and has fallen 3 1/2 games behind the NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs, though the Brewers remain atop the NL wild-card race. The Brewers lead the season series 12-6, but the teams have split the past 10 meetings after Milwaukee won seven of the first eight this season.

TV: 7:40 p.m. ET, FS Ohio (Cincinnati), FS Wisconsin, Dish455 (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Matt Harvey (7-8, 4.67 ERA) vs. Brewers LH Gio Gonzalez (8-11, 4.44)

Harvey has been excellent in three starts this month, posting quality starts in all three outings and pitching to a 2.50 ERA. The 29-year-old blanked the Cubs for six innings last time out but didn’t get a decision in a 3-2 defeat. Harvey is 1-2 with a 5.26 ERA in five starts against the Brewers, who have tagged him for nine runs in 14 2/3 innings across three meetings this season.

The Brewers have won each of the first two games Gonzalez has started since being acquired from Washington, but he struggled with his command in his most recent outing. The 32-year-old walked four and made it through just 4 2/3 innings Friday against Pittsburgh, allowing three runs. Gonzalez is 5-3 with a 2.99 ERA in 11 starts against the Reds.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yelich is 25-for-52 with seven homers and 17 RBIs against the Reds this season.

2. Reds SS Jose Peraza has hit safely in 12 of his last 13 games, including eight multi-hit contests.

3. Brewers INF Travis Shaw left Tuesday’s game with a bruised right knee.

PREDICTION: Brewers 5, Reds 3

bmd1803 · Sep 19, 2018

W/L Trends
Cincinnati

Reds are 8-17 in their last 25 vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 20-44 in their last 64 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Reds are 4-9 in their last 13 during game 3 of a series.
Reds are 3-7 in their last 10 games following a win.
Reds are 5-12 in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 8-20 in their last 28 vs. National League Central.
Reds are 7-21 in their last 28 road games.
Reds are 2-7 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 0-7 in their last 7 Wednesday games.
Reds are 1-4 in Harveys last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 1-4 in Harveys last 5 starts.
Reds are 1-4 in Harveys last 5 starts on grass.
Reds are 1-4 in Harveys last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 0-4 in Harveys last 4 road starts.
Reds are 0-5 in Harveys last 5 starts vs. National League Central.

Milwaukee

Brewers are 8-1 in their last 9 games following a loss.
Brewers are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Brewers are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Brewers are 7-2 in their last 9 during game 3 of a series.
Brewers are 37-17 in their last 54 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Brewers are 13-6 in their last 19 overall.
Brewers are 13-6 in their last 19 games on grass.
Brewers are 21-10 in their last 31 home games vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends
Cincinnati

Under is 6-0-1 in Reds last 7 overall.
Under is 5-0 in Reds last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-0 in Reds last 6 road games.
Under is 6-0-1 in Reds last 7 on grass.
Under is 6-0 in Reds last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 6-0 in Reds last 6 vs. National League Central.
Under is 5-0 in Reds last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 6-0-1 in Reds last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Reds last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Reds last 5 Wednesday games.
Over is 16-6-2 in Reds last 24 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 22-9-1 in Reds last 32 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 7-3-1 in Reds last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Harveys last 4 road starts.
Under is 5-2 in Harveys last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 5-2 in Harveys last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Milwaukee

Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 home games.
Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 games following a loss.
Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 vs. National League Central.
Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 7-2 in Brewers last 9 Wednesday games.
Over is 11-5 in Brewers last 16 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 49-24-1 in Brewers last 74 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Milwaukee.
Reds are 5-12 in the last 17 meetings.
Reds are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Milwaukee.

Umpire Trends - Mark Wegner

Under is 4-0 in Wegners last 4 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
Over is 4-1 in Wegners last 5 games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Wegners last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
Over is 4-1 in Wegners last 5 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
Road team is 7-2 in Wegners last 9 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Road team is 7-2 in Wegners last 9 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
Over is 3-1-1 in Wegners last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Home team is 9-3 in Wegners last 12 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
Brewers are 4-9 in their last 13 games with Wegner behind home plate.
Reds are 6-25 in their last 31 games with Wegner behind home plate.

bmd1803 · Sep 19, 2018

Preview: Mariners at Astros
Gracenote
Sep 19, 2018

The Houston Astros aim to notch their 14th victory in 17 games when they conclude their three-game series Wednesday against the visiting Seattle Mariners. The teams split the first two games of the set, with Houston cruising to a 7-0 win on Tuesday.

Marwin Gonzalez went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Tuesday's victory and is batting .365 with four blasts and 13 RBIs in 65 at-bats against Seattle this season. Josh Reddick (Achilles) is expected to miss his second straight game for Houston, which holds a five-game lead over Oakland in the American League West. Robinson Cano matched a season high with three hits, but Seattle recorded a total of six while going 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position. Slugger Nelson Cruz struck out three times while going 0-for-4 for the Mariners, who are seven games behind Oakland for the AL's second wild-card spot.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners LH Roenis Elias (2-1, 3.18 ERA) vs. Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (11-10, 3.57)

Seattle is going with a bullpen game, but manager Scott Servais declined to reveal who will start the contest. The pitcher likely to take the mound first is Elias, who last worked when he allowed one hit in 3 2/3 scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. The 30-year-old Elias is 1-2 with a 5.01 ERA in nine career appearances (seven starts) versus Houston.

Keuchel settled for a no-decision in his last turn, when he gave up two runs and five hits over six innings against Arizona. The 30-year-old is 2-0 over his last five outings and has suffered just one setback in his last eight turns. Keuchel is 1-2 with a 4.08 ERA in four starts versus Seattle this season and 9-7 with a 3.02 ERA in 19 career appearances (18 starts).

WALK-OFFS

1. Astros 3B Alex Bregman is hitless in eight at-bats in the series and just 3-for-27 over his last eight games.

2. Seattle RHP Felix Hernandez (ankle) is slated to rejoin the team prior to Friday's series opener at Texas.

3. Houston RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw a 30-pitch simulated game Tuesday and will throw again later this week as the team attempts to dissect whether or not he will available for the postseason.

PREDICTION: Astros 6, Mariners 2

bmd1803 · Sep 19, 2018

W/L Trends
Seattle

Mariners are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Mariners are 7-2 in their last 9 games following a loss.
Mariners are 8-3 in their last 11 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 Wednesday games.
Mariners are 2-6 in their last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Houston

Astros are 7-0 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 8-1 in their last 9 during game 3 of a series.
Astros are 8-2 in their last 10 home games.
Astros are 20-6 in their last 26 overall.
Astros are 52-19 in their last 71 Wednesday games.
Astros are 10-4 in their last 14 vs. American League West.
Astros are 62-27 in their last 89 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 35-16 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 39-18 in their last 57 games following a win.
Astros are 62-30 in their last 92 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 57-28 in their last 85 games on grass.
Astros are 4-0 in Keuchels last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 20-7 in Keuchels last 27 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 22-8 in Keuchels last 30 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 23-9 in Keuchels last 32 starts with 4 days of rest.
Astros are 38-15 in Keuchels last 53 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 23-10 in Keuchels last 33 starts vs. American League West.
Astros are 1-4 in Keuchels last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 1-5 in Keuchels last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
Seattle

Under is 5-0 in Mariners last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 vs. American League West.
Over is 7-2 in Mariners last 9 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 11-4 in Mariners last 15 Wednesday games.
Under is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 games following a loss.
Under is 7-3 in Mariners last 10 road games vs. a left-handed starter.

Houston

Over is 6-0 in Astros last 6 Wednesday games.
Under is 5-1 in Astros last 6 vs. American League West.
Over is 19-6-2 in Astros last 27 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-1 in Keuchels last 4 Wednesday starts.
Over is 4-0-1 in Keuchels last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Over is 4-1-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 5-2 in Keuchels last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 5-2 in Keuchels last 7 home starts.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Houston.
Mariners are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Houston.
Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Tripp Gibson III

Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 games with Gibson III behind home plate.
Road team is 5-1 in Gibson IIIs last 6 games behind home plate.
Over is 4-1 in Gibson IIIs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Home team is 8-2 in Gibson IIIs last 10 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Mariners are 6-2 in their last 8 games with Gibson III behind home plate.
Over is 5-2 in Gibson IIIs last 7 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Gibson IIIs last 7 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Under is 7-3 in Gibson IIIs last 10 games behind home plate.