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BEGINNING FRIDAY JUNE 22



Philadelphia at St. Louis (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th

The Phillies’ have heated up (6-4, +$125), moving close to the Mets in the NL East race, and they are poised for a big weekend at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals continue to flounder well below .500, and they’ve been big money-burners in this ballpark (-$710). The Phillies have cleaned up against righthanders this year (27-17, +$745 with 5.6 runs per game) and the St. Louis rotation is currently devoid of southpaws. We expect to be using the visitor throughout the weekend, and we’ll only back off if the home team finds a lefty to send to the mound. BEST BET: Phillies vs. righthanders.



Chicago Cubs at Chicago W. Sox (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th

Inter-league play has not been going well for the beleaguered White Sox (only 3-9, -$610 so far). They’ve got the weakest hitting team in the majors (.231 team BA, averaging just 3.8 runs per game) so their prospects vs. their hometown rival are not promising, given the outstanding work by Cub starters in recent days (2.73 ERA last 10). The Cubs have excellent numbers vs. righthanders in road games (+$410 with 5.5 runs per game), and the White Sox starters they are likely to face this weekend have not looked very sharp in recent outings. BEST BET: Cubs vs. righthanders.



Minnesota at Florida (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th

The Marlins have kept reasonably close to .500 and thanks to the N.Y. Mets’ recent woes, they aren’t in too bad shape as the first half of the season begins to wind down. The anticipated return of Josh Johnson to the rotation could be just what they need to put together a decent surge in the second half. But they have lost money here at Dolphin Stadium (-$565) so caution is advised. The Twins are within striking distance in the competitive AL Central, but they are still way down for the year (-$625) and none of their starters other than Santana has looked particularly sharp. BEST BET: None.



Cleveland at Washington (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th

The Tribe has given back a substantial chunk of the profits they amassed in April & May, as they suffer through their worst downward spiral of the season (5-6, -$380 in their last 11 games). The Nationals, to everyone’s surprise, have emerged as the mot profitable team in the NL (+$1195), cashing in huge tickets over the past couple of weeks. They’ve done their best work at RFK vs. lefties (4.6 runs per game) and there is certainly no shortage of southpaws in the Indians’ rotation. BEST BET: Nationals vs. lefthanders.



Colorado at Toronto (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th

The Rockies have moved over the .500 level and have proved to be a formidable opponent in these inter-league contests (7-5, +$375). They are poised for a big weekend at Rogers Centre vs. a Toronto team that could be overpriced in these contests. The Blue Jays have had a terrible time with righthanders this year (only 20-27, -$960 so far) and with Jeff Francis unlikely to take a turn, they’ll have their hands full with the Colorado starters. The Rockies, on the other hand, have dominated righthanders this year (+$1255), and the Toronto rotation is currently without a lefthander. Grab those prices on the road team. BEST BET: Rockies when righty meets righty.



L.A. Dodgers at Tampa Bay (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th

The Devil Rays have a decent offense (.263 team BA) but James Shields won’t be on the mound this weekend, and he’s the only reason that this team’s league high team ERA (5.67) isn’t higher. Scott Kazmir is a capable hurler, but the Dodgers do their best work against lefthanders (14-5, +$760 with 5.2 runs per game) so the road team will be hard to pass up when he takes his turn. We’ll look for other spots where we can use this visitor, but LA’s road numbers vs. righthanders are not encouraging (-$505 with 3.6 runs per game) so caution is advised. BEST BET: Dodgers vs. Kazmir.



Oakland at N.Y. Mets (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th

The Mets are lead in the NL East is rapidly evaporating (2-8, -$585 last 10 days with only 3.7 runs per game and a fat 7.05 ERA among starters), so they are hosting the Athletics at the worst possible time. Oakland has the best pitching staff in MLB right now (3.30 team ERA) and they’ve been solid on the road all year (18-14, +$600). The Mets have lost a bundle here at Shea Stadium (-$695) and when you consider that they’ll still be favored or at worst pick ‘em in these games, the visitor is pretty difficult to pass up. A good chance for Oakland to take 2 out of 3. BEST BET: Athletics in all games.



Detroit at Atlanta (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th

The Tigers stumbled a bit towards the end of May, but they’ve gotten themselves back on track (6-4, +$125 last 10 days with 6.7 runs per game), and appear poised to topple the Indians from the top slot in the AL Central. They’ve done well against some tough inter-league opponents (8-4, +$325), and they’ve been a terrific value in road games thus far (21-15, +$680 with 6.0 runs per game). The Braves are losing money at Turner Field, and their numbers vs. lefthanders this year are just awful (14-18, -$600 with 3.8 runs per game). We’ll stick with the Detroit southpaws this weekend. BEST BET: Lefthanders vs. the Braves.



Kansas City at Milwaukee (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th

The Royals still have lots of weaknesses, but they’ve turned a nice profit in road games vs. righthanders (+$590) and could be a decent underdog value here at Miller Park. And with Chris Capuano now on the DL, they won’t be taking on any lefties unless the Brewers bring one up. Lay off anytime KC sends a southpaw to the mound (Brewers +$610 at home vs. lefties), otherwise the visitor looks like the way to go. BEST BET: Royals when righty meets righty.



Houston at Texas (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th

They’ve got a pair of bad baseball teams in Texas in 2007 (Rangers only 26-43, -$1225 . . . Astros 30-39, -$1325) so it’s hard to get a decent read on this. Statistically, Houston looks like they should be doing much better (.255 team BA, 4.36 ERA, roughly average for the NL this year), but the Rangers are a complete disaster (.255 BA, 5.50 ERA, 2nd worst in the AL in both departments). If we see a price we like we’ll consider taking a shot with the visitor, but we prefer to wait until game day before we jump in. BEST BET: None.



Baltimore at Arizona (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th

The Orioles were in 2nd place in the AL East not long ago, but they’ve fallen to the back of the pack (29-40, -$1345) and they’ll have a tough time here at Chase Field taking on a formidable Arizona squad. The home team is 18--9 (+$775) against righthanders in this ballpark and can improve those numbers, but watch out for Jeremy Guthrie (1.71 ERA in nine starts) if he happens to get a start. BEST BET: Diamondbacks vs. all righthanders except Guthrie.



Boston at San Diego (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th

The Red Sox have posted very strong numbers vs. righties on the road this season (17-6, +$1290) so it will be interesting to see how they fare against the best pitching staff in baseball (SD 2.92) one that boasts some of the finest righthanders in MLB today. The Padres have lost money vs. righthanders here at Petco Park in night games (-$340 with 3.5 runs per game), so we’ll grab the short prices on the Bosox here. BEST BET: Red Sox when righty meets righty.



Cincinnati at Seattle (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th

The Mariners have emerged as serious contenders in the competitive AL West, but their pitching has struggled in recent days (6.08 ERA among starters last 10) so caution is advised. We’d consider taking them if the Reds send a southpaw to the hill (Seattle 13-5, +$1095 vs. lefties this year), but that might not happen. The Reds have the worst record in the NL right now (27-43, -$1875) and there is nothing to recommend them here at Safeco. BEST BET: None.



Pittsburgh at L.A. Angels (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th

The Pirates may not be in the same class as the first place Angels, but there might have been some opportunities to use them as underdogs if Maholm and Gorzelanny were going to be available (Angels -$120 vs. lefties at home with 4.4 runs per game vs. southpaws overall). But it appears likely that they’ll both miss this series, and given LA’s stellar performance vs. righthanders in this ballpark (19-5, +$1110), it’s worth it to take the home team in that situation at any price. BEST BET: Angels vs. righthanders.





N.Y. Yankees at San Francisco (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th

The Yankees are the hottest team in baseball right now (9-1, +$730 last 10 days with 7.4 runs per game and a 3.87 ERA among starters), and while their overall numbers are still pretty bad, they are a lot better than they were. The Giants have dropped into last place in the NL West, and they’ve lost money vs. righthanders here at ATT PARk (-$545). We’ll take a shot with Chien-Ming Wang and Mike Mussina, who have both looked very sharp in their most recent outings (1.72 & 1.98 ERA’s respectively) and who are slated to take turns in this series. BEST BET: Wang/Mussina.


Vegas Experts
Philadelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals
Friday, June 22nd, 8:10 P.M. EDT

Phillies a .500 road team on the season, the Cards a sub-.500 team at home. PHILADELPHIA is 27-16 against the money line in road games vs. good defensive catchers - allowing 0.5 or less SB's/game over the last 2 seasons and 52-34 against the money line vs. teams whose hitters strike out 6 or less times/game over the last 3 seasons. MOYER is 106-46 against the money line vs. teams outscored by opp by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season since 1997. (Team's Record). ST LOUIS is 11-19 against the money line vs. a starting pitcher whose gives up 1 or more HR's/start over the last 2 seasons.

Play on: Philadelphia

Big Al's
3 Game Card

Minnesota
San Francisco
Tigers/Braves 'over' the total

Brandon Lang
10 DIME
Astros
Reds
Angels -1.5

5 DIME
Phillies
A's
Padres

The Wunderdog
Game: Oakland at N Y Mets (7:10 PM Eastern)
Pick: Oakland +133

Hard to believe that the Mets are just 3-13 in their last 16 games, but the offense has failed them throughout the month of June. The Mets’ bats have produced more than three runs in just 4 of the last 16 games and that's what losing streaks are made of. It isn't just the offense, the Mets pitching has allowed four or more runs in 13 of the last 16 as well so it is easy to see why they are struggling to find the win column. The fact is that they have given up 6+ runs in 7 of the past 11 games. Oakland will come in having won 13 of their last 18, and kills LHP. They are currently among the best at 14-8, and they haven't been beating the soft LHP, they have beaten all the good ones. They average 5.3-runs per game (RPG) against LHP, which is over a run per game more than they do against RHP. They have taken down Santana, Lee, Sabathia, Pettitte, Bedard and Zito twice each. They managed 57 runs in those 8 games, against some of the top LHP in the league. Tom Glavine is eit!
her reaching the end, or is in a miserable slump. Glavine has been touched off for 36 hits in his last 22 innings, resulting in 21 earned runs and a struggling Mets’ pen has tacked on 12 more runs over the last 4 as well. Glavine has not had a game this season where he has struck-out more than five hitters - a career first, but also a sign his stuff and command is on the decline. We like the A's to get the win over the struggling Mets.

Hondo
10 units: Chicago Cubs

Gator
70% Situations

Play Under MLB road teams when the total is 9 to 9.5 and a team that has gone 15 straight games with one or less errors, with a starting pitcher whose WHIP is >= 2.000 his last 5 starts.
(41-12 since 1997.) (77.4%)

PLAY: Kansas City / Milwaukee UNDER 9.5 (+100)

Dave Cokin
(911) LA Dodgers
(912) TAM Devil Rays

Take "(911) LA Dodgers"

Andy Sonnanstine has risen through the Tampa Bay farm system in a hurry, and he's been a big winner at each successive level. He's got the stuff to be a solid big leaguer as well, but right now he's going through some growing pains. Sonnanstine's breaking ball occasionally hangs in the center of the strike zone, and that's where he's gotten in trouble so far. The rookie is in tough here as he's facing Derek Lowe, who's hot right now and has owned the D-Rays throughout his career. Off a good series in Toronto, I like the Dodgers to open their weekend set in Tampa with a win as well.

Jim Feist
911) LA Dodgers
(912) TAM Devil Rays

Take "(911) LA Dodgers"

With injury problems to the rotation, LA starter Derek Lowe has stepped up, with a 2.28 ERA the last three starts. Tampa Bay is a small park, but Lowe throws a hard sinker, something that will help him here. He's also 9-3 with a 3.05 career ERA against the Devil Rays. Tampa Bay starter Andy Sonnanstine is one of several kids they've turned to to try and find a No. 3, 4, or 5 starter. He has a 7.11 ERA giving up 6 HRs in 19 innings. Play the Dodgers!

Mighty ! Quinn
Chicago Cubs

Friday Horse Racing Spot Selection

SPOT PLAYS

For Friday

TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE
Arlington Park (2nd) Aloma's Rose, 10-1
(4th) Twixt, 6-1
Belmont Park (1st) Emerging Spirit, 8-1
(7th) Blues Street, 3-1
Calder Race Course (4th) Genuine Diamond, 4-1
(10th) Majestic Flame, 6-1

Canterbury Park (1st) Sir Reddington, 6-1
(4th) Miswaki's Best, 5-1

Charles Town (3rd) Crown Barb, 7-2
(7th) Ministers Pic, 10-1

Churchill Downs (2nd) That's a Secret, 5-1
(9th) Nola Star, 7-2

Colonial Downs (3rd) Stonerun, 3-1
(7th) Matt Blanc (Ire), 6-1
Emerald Downs (1st) Simonis, 4-1
(5th) Our Singing Boy, 8-1

Evangeline Downs (3rd) Duclaw, 3-1
(6th) Brice's Rocket, 8-1
Finger Lakes (4th) Command Center, 3-1
(7th) Lake Isle Drive, 5-1
Hollywood Park (4th) Wizzen Mizzen, 3-1
(6th) Buck Basolo, 5-1

Indiana Downs (1st) Zanna, 9-2
(7th) Favorite Lily Ann, 4-1
Lone Star Park (4th) Abbey Court, 6-1
(7th) Rare Flyer, 9-2

Louisiana Downs (2nd) My Foriels On, 7-2
(8th) Prince Satchel, 8-1

Monmouth Park (1st) Sharp, 6-1
(5th) Flash of Victory, 4-1

Mountaineer (2nd) Classic Berti, 9-2
(6th) Mighty Fortress, 8-1

Northlands (1st) Miles From Dublin, 7-2
(8th) Mr Magic, 9-2
Penn National (6th) Wild Kipper, 7-2
(9th) Glow of Success, 9-2
Prairie Meadows (3rd) Bay Lover, 7-2
(6th) Queen Archie, 7-2
River Downs (1st) Byars Beware, 4-1
(3rd) Prayer Warrior, 8-1

Thistledown (2nd) Chrome, 4-1
(4th) Bear Trick, 8-1

Woodbine (5th) Jade's a Pleasure, 4-1
(9th) Mon Joli, 4-1

Mike Superstein's Hollywood Park Analysis for Friday, June 22
RACE ONE

ITSALLGREEKTOU has been ascending the class ladder while winning her last two starts for Paul Aguirre. Her sharpness should allow her to win again despite the surface switch and move into allowance company. NEWPORT TOPPER was a close third to course specialist Charmin Dot over the Hollywood Park turf last time out. 'TOPPER should establish a good position early. CHARM M BROAD moves from turf to Cushion and from route to sprint. Her feather weight of 105 might allow her to make the early running.

RACE TWO

MARQZ MELODY lost narrowly as the favorite sprinting and now tries two turns for Michael Machowsky. 'MELODY's opposition is exceptionally weak tonight and she should earn that elusive diploma. VEILS DE FLEUR made a middle move before throwing in the towel under these conditions May 31. Solis stays with her and she should hold on better in this spot. QUEENOFTHEBRAHMS closed strongly, but way too late in her California debut. If she can stay in touch with the field early, she could register a mild surprise.

RACE THREE

CONCLAVE lost a tough decision in his first start for Jack Carava May 30 but should avenge that loss tonight. He scratched Wednesday in favor of this spot. HOLY LARK was claimed a week ago by Barry Abrams. He was a fair second that day and now elevates several floors into $32,000 company. TOM WEST swung out entering the stretch but lost his punch late. He's come back to work fast since that race and Talamo stays.

RACE FOUR

WIZZEN MIZZEN dueled from the inside, something not recommended for a first time starter, before tiring in deep stretch. The experience, switch to the outside post, and a bullet 6-panel work June 17 all add up to victory. STOP THE HUMOR has had several close calls in her nine races, but is still a maiden. She probably has far less improvement in her than the top choice. KATORI is the X-factor. A beginner by Dixie Union, KATORI has a top trainer (Doug O'Neill), top rider (Michael Baze) and the drills to have a say in the outcome.

RACE FIVE

The last time HOLLY'S GOLD competed at this class level, she came away with a daylight victory. Not that she hasn't been competitive against better, but this is her winning tag. CELTIC WAY double drops off a claim, rarely a good sign. When she's healthy, she's better than these. LESLIE LILL opened up a commanding lead for bug boy Tom Foley before giving it up late. Foley stays aboard and similar tactics will be used tonight.

RACE SIX

BRIAN THE BOLD telegraphed his talent with super effort first time out. The Paddy Gallagher raced greenly early, was last at the quarter pole, then made up almost 10 lengths in the stretch to just miss. His price will be much shorter than the 32-1 he went off last time. BUCK BASOLO showed surprising speed in his second start to finish a nose back of 'BRIAN. He'll be in the thick of the battle throughout. THE IVAN SHOW finished well in his first start in five months. This one made his first appearance in the San Miguel Stakes, indicating his connections are high on him.

RACE SEVEN

Six old pros, who have combined for 42 victories, do battle in tonight's feature. WIND WATER comes off a game victory in which he set brisk fractions then held off BROOKER for a half-length score. He can take down his 12th career win for the John Sadler, Corey Nakatani team. BROOKER was claimed out of his last start after coming up a tad short against 'WIND. Off his best race, he could turn the tables. AREYOUTALKINTOME is a former stakes winner who ventures into the claiming ranks. He's not what he once was, but can still be effective at this level.

RACE EIGHT

NEUTRALITY has blown a lot of chances (10), but this will be only her second start at the bottom. In her first, she closed strongly but fell a length short to Delphia. On sheer ability, NEUTRALITY finally hits paydirt tonight. HUNSLEY BUNSLEY seems the only runner capable of upsetting the favorite. She flashed improved zip last time and now adds blinkers and Espinoza. MAD DUCK appears to be the best of the others. She finished with interest after a sluggish start and now gets an equipment change.

Best Bet-MARQZ MELODY (2)
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Belmont

By Dave Litfin

BEST BET: Storm Boot Gold (1st race)


First Race


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1. Storm Boot Gold 2. Drizzly 3. Emerging Spirit

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STORM BOOT GOLD launched a three-race winning streak here last year off a turf-to-dirt switch, and looks like the main speed as he drops sharply in class; chased Grade 1 winner Commentator lone dirt start of current form cycle. DRIZZLY was away nearly three months, but picked up right where he left off in terms of figures; consistent deep closer needs WOOD WINNER to take it to Storm Boot Gold early. EMERGING SPIRIT, with 20 seconds and thirds from 41 lifetime starts, is a likely candidate to round out exactas & trifectas.

Second Race


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1. Any Which Way 2. No Lemon 3. Poker God

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ANY WHICH WAY returned from a long layoff with two decent efforts earlier at the meet, notably May 26 comeback forcing an extremely fast pace; probably has to get the best of NO LEMON through the opening fractions. The latter showed improvement first time on dirt; lightly raced colt is drawn just inside the choice, and may be sent from the gate in an effort to maintain position. POKER GOD was close behind Any Which Way when he tried a dirt sprint following a pair of turf routes to begin career; has more speed than he showed, judging from 35.20 workout four days prior, and we might see more of it with blinkers on.

Third Race


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1. Moon's Halo 2. Bound Notebook 3. Aristocrat

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MOON'S HALO drops to available allowance condition after fading through final three-eighths of Grade 2 Churchill Downs Handicap on a drying out sealed track Ky. Derby day; three wins off workouts include both local starts, and a triple-digit Beyer in '07 comeback. BOUND NOTEBOOK comes off a figure of 102 earned in hard-fought decision over odds-on Rondo, who returned to win easily last week; regressed off a similar big-figure performance two back. ARISTOCRAT posted his lifetime top figure here last June when also freshened following an off-the-pace victory at Keeneland in April; took a long time to get through second-level ranks, however, and will find these even tougher to overtake.

Fourth Race


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1. Truth Or Dare 2. Renown 3. Chinsegut Bay

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TRUTH OR DARE reared at the break and spotted the field several lengths as the 8-5 choice in first local start, and recovered to miss second by only 1 1/2 lengths; trouble prone thus far, but stretching out to a mile may help. RENOWN shows several races that are good enough to contend, climaxed by two runner-up finishes earlier this month; stretch threat if he's got another bullet to fire making fourth start in 26 days. CHINSEGUT BAY comes off paired Beyers coinciding with removal of blinkers, a pattern that hints he may be set to improve; should benefit from initial run over this course.

Fifth Race


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1. Skypa 2. Hello Newman 3. First Grandson

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SKYPA moved closer to the leaders through a sharp second quarter in 22.20 seconds, engaged in a prolonged battle for command and settled for the runner-up spot in a game attempt first time over this track; gets an easier pace match-up where he may be able to dictate the tempo. HELLO NEWMAN rallied wide and finished evenly when a clear third behind Skypa second time out; gets off the rail for the first time, after a sharp blowout last week. FIRST GRANDSON would've been second had he not lugged in through stretch of debut on turf; pedigree and good recent workouts indicate he can improve on the main track for very good second-out trainer.

Sixth Race


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1. Special Format 2. Carrs and Stripes 3. Too Much Zip

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SPECIAL FORMAT moves a bit closer in, and stretches out a furlong, after racing wide and greenly in turf sprint from post 11 to begin career; need only improve marginally to rate the edge over CARRS AND STRIPES. The latter is still a maiden after 16 starts, but only her last two off a layoff came on turf, and she was second each time behind 8-5 Off Sweets and odds-on Prom Dance; hard to eliminate in this spot. TOO MUCH ZIP is on a bounce/rebound pattern; has some turf pedigree, and could be dangerous if she can reproduce May 20 comeback figure earned on main track.

Seventh Race


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1. Blazing Dynamo 2. Big Bold Place 3. Chestertown Slew

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Others have run faster figures than BLAZING DYNAMO, but has edged forward with every start, capped by a solid finish for maiden win on this course, and turned in his best workout five days ago; full brother to Blazing Fury (second in 1 1/2-mile Turf Classic) may be the one to appreciate 1 1/4 miles today. BIG BOLD PLACE comes off paired Beyer tops on this course earlier at the meet, the second one vs. Trippis Storm - who was winning third straight off switch to grass, and returned to run a bang-up second in N3X condition Wednesday; like the rest, he's a mystery at this trip. CHESTERTOWN SLEW set the pace to near midstretch of the 1 3/16-mile Saranac at 3, and had Beyered 95-92-91 on this course before he bled through Lasix last out; ensures an honest pace along with OF ALL TIMES and THE CUBAN HAWK.

Eighth Race


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1. Autobahn Girl 2. Mini Sermon 3. Drama Lady

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AUTOBAHN GIRL gets the benefit of the doubt for failing to fire in the Ky. Oaks, and prior to that was in against Acorn winner Cotton Blossom; had never been worse than second prior to that, including wins in all four starts at a mile - three of them around one turn. MINI SERMON was bumped at the break, recovered to duel through a sharp pace and drove clear for an impressive first-level allowance score six weeks ago, so she has had ample recovery time; also capable of rallying from off the pace. DRAMA LADY has moved forward each time out on the figures while stretching out a bit each time, and now turns back to a mile after two solid efforts on this track; nicely drawn outside in a short field.

Ninth Race


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1. Super Nationals 2. Fairway Drive 3. I'ma a Fax

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Top four aren't separated by much off their "A" races on grass. SUPER NATIONALS won this course & distance last year the only time he's dropped from statebred allowances to a restricted claimer; return from layoff in key race at Aqueduct was promising, followed by a regression setting pressured pace. FAIRWAY DRIVE also looks to rebound, after beating non-winners of two claimers with a lifetime best figure, and then stopping as the choice in a statebred allowance. I'MA A FAX is a 7-year-old eligible for non-winners of three lifetime, but nonetheless boasts the best last-out figure, earned in a tougher spot vs. open $35K runners. PULPITEER's last three grass numbers dating back to last July - 79, 80, 76 - indicate he'll be part of the cavalry charge through midstretch; back quickly after sprinting vs. open $35K types last week.
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Calder
Analysis:: by Ron Nicoletti
12:50PM
Race 1 -
3 MOMMY'SSTAR, ridden by Rosie Homeister Jr., and trained my her mommy Rosemary Sr., drops a notch after finishing a willing third - beaten 1 1/4 lengths - in her 2-furlong $40K career debut on a sealed sloppy track. 6 BETTER WHIPP drops into the claiming ranks with Lasix added after apparently bleeding when finishing fourth vs. maiden special weight competition. Leading jock Manoel Cruz hops aboard. 7 LUNACAT, an already well-traveled daughter of Deputy Wild Cat drops, turns back, and receives Lasix, after trying 2 furlongs on the Polytrack at Woodbine in her career debut, 2 furlongs at Delaware on May 27, and 4 1/2 furlongs at Woodbine last out.

3-6-7

Race 2 -
7 BLUSHING BAVARIAN, third on the turf here vs. maiden special weight competition on May 19, returns to the lawn after finishing second vs. this caliber of competition in a race moved to a fast main track. 3 DARN SECRET will try the turf again after showing promise in her first journey around 2-turns when she rebounded from a slow start to finish second vs. $25K maidens at a mile on the main track. 4 MABEL SYRUP is stretching out a mile and a sixteenth again (8-0-2-2) after honing her speed when dueling for the lead and finishing second vs. $40K maidens in a 5-furlong turf sprint. 1 HARMONY FOUND gets some class relief after hitting the board in 1 of 5 previous turf races vs. tougher competition.

7-3-4-1

Race 3 -
4 KIN YI should be ready to score after bumping at the start and finishing second in her career debut at this level and distance. Note that trainer Wesley Ward has a strong 34% win average with horses making their second start. 5 HEAR ME should make her presence felt when dropping in for a tag after finishing third & second, respectively, at the distance vs. special weight competition. 7 INDY O. makes her Florida debut with Lasix added after trying 2 furlongs at Woodbine and Delaware before returning to Woodbine and failing to handle 4 1/2 furlongs when she apparently bled.

4-5-7

Race 4 -
8 KRISTALI, who beat this competition by 7-plus lengths on June 3, albeit in a race moved to the main track, returns to the turf (9-1-0-2) after rallying to come within a neck of winning the 12-furlong New York New York here on Belmont Day. 7 HANDSOME SMILE, a productive 15-5-2-0 on this course, hopes to return to the lawn after making a middle move and tiring to finish third behind Kristali and 5 BOGANGLES on June 3. The latter, 7 2-1-1 on the Calder sod, will try to close the gap on Kristali in her second race back from an almost 5-month layoff. 1 SPEED AND HEART, 4 for 10 in the money on the grass, returns after getting mugged at the start and eased in the New York New York.

8-7-5-1

Race 5 -
2 LADY CHARLEEN drops a notch on the maiden scale after recovering from a slow start to finish third behind next-out winner Arealhotlover (Race 2 - Sat.) in a $40K claimer at the distance. 7 R CHARLIE'S ANGEL, a daughter of Indian Charlie, shows 3 local workouts, including a sharp 3-furlong gate work on June 15, in preparation for her career debut. Trainer Wesley Ward, 28% with his 2-year-olds, adds Lasix for this event. 6 EMPRESS KAROLINA is a daughter of Yonaguska that has trained consistently in preparation for her career debut. Trainer Timmy Ritvo adds Lasix and Abel Castellano Jr. to the deal.

2-7-6

Race 6 -
3 OUR LITTLE BUCK should be ready to score at five-eighths of a mile after posting the best last-race speed figure (72) when beaten a neck vs. $16K "three-lifetime" claimers at 5 1/2 furlongs. 6 WESTERN PASTURES drops into this conditioned claimer in the first start since finishing second in a 'key' $16K optional claimer last July that produced next-out winners Cajulena, Sophie's Crown & Blinka's Baby. Trainer Mike McDonald, 3 for 7 (43%) with the longer than 180-day layoff, has apprentice Jermaine Bridgmohan handling the return. 5 GINNY FIZZ makes her first start since she walloped $10K "two-lifetime" claimers on Apr. 27 by 6 1/4 lengths. Leading trainer Kathleen O'Connell teams with leading jock Manoel Cruz.

3-6-5

Race 7 -
4 BRAVE TIGER, a half to Mecke Daughter, who was a Grade 1 winner in South America, debuts for trainer Norm Pointer, who has a 17% win average with his freshman runners. 7 SEAGULL MOON, a son of Migrating Moon, debuts for trainer Christos Gatis with Manoel Cruz named to ride. Tab the tote action for clues about this colt's chances to win at first asking. 5 BRIAN'S WONDER is a son of Three Wonders debuting for veteran trainer Vinnie Blengs with 5 local workouts showing. Mr. Blengs adds Lasix and hot jock Manny Aguilar for this assignment.





4-7-5

Race 8 -
2 ANGEL WINGS looked like she sprouted wings when she shipped in from Oaklawn Park to break her maiden at the $16K level by almost 13 lengths. Trainer Steve DiMauro has the daughter of Devil's Bag firing bullets for her first tussle vs. winners. 7 LAURAELISES SISTER, a 7-time winner here, moved to the Bill White barn via the claim after threatening to win at this level in three consecutive starts. Trainer White, 33% with new claims, tabs Elvis Trujillo to ride. 3 FOXY DATE is turning back to her best distance (7-2-2-0) after surrendering a late lead to finish second - a length in front of Lauraelises Sister - at 6 1/2 furlongs. Trainer Walter Rosas-Canessa lightens the impost with 5-pound apprentice Jermaine Bridgmohan.

2-7-3

Race 9 -
5 WINDY PRINCESS is turning back to 5 furlongs after showing speed and weakening late in a pair vs. similar at three-quarters of a mile. 6 JUSTTELLTHESTORY should be ready to fire a winning effort after recovering from a slow start to finish second in her career debut at this level and distance. 1 CRUISE TO THE MOON drops to the bottom after an eventful mission at the $16K level in which she steadied entering the turn and finished third. Trainer Tim Ritvo, who has two in the race (Dancing Kristal), has Rosemary Homeister atop the daughter of Weekend Cruise.

BEST BET: RACE 8 - ANGEL WINGS

LONG SHOT: RACE 4 - BLUE RIDGE GUY



5-6-1
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Today's Free Race: Belmont for Friday June 22, 2007

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts at Belmont

Belmont - Race #6 - Post: 5:32pm

Rating: 4


#1 TOO MUCH ZIP (ML=6/1)
#2 CARRS AND STRIPES (ML=9/2)
#9 SPECIAL FORMAT (ML=5/2)
#8 GIGGI'S BABY (ML=5/1)



TOO MUCH ZIP - The June 17th affair at Belmont was at a class level of (75). Dropping down in class drastically, so she should be in a good spot to take this race. When a sprinter is back in a race less than 10 days after her last outing, it generally means she's fit. A race on the grass, so breeding is key. This one has one of the best grass sire stats in the field. I think this filly is ready to run a good one. She's had enough outings since the layoff and should be fit. CARRS AND STRIPES - Rode this animal on May 25th and Coa is back again in the irons in today's contest. If you review the PP's for this horse, you'll see she has recorded the top speed figure at the distance and surface. A repeat performance in today's race and this horse has a superb chance to win. Earnings per start is something that I believe can be a very valuable selection factor. This thoroughbred is ranked at the top of the list in this bunch. SPECIAL FORMAT - You'll be generating profits right and left by turning your racing money onto this jockey/handler combination. I always like to see a filly getting Lasix for the second time. This one fits the bill. GIGGI'S BABY - A winning pct the likes of what Desormeaux and Hushion have achieved together is terrific. The fact that this filly is entered right back into a race so quickly means she's fit and ready. Sub-par effort last race out at Belmont was due to the off-going (she ran fourth). Have to do better right here in this race without a bad track.


Vulnerable Contenders: #7 WICKED QUEEN (ML=6/1), #3 SIEMPRE VERDE (ML=8/1)


WICKED QUEEN - Showed very little in the last affair. Really can't expect any improvement today. SIEMPRE VERDE - This questionable contender ran a pedestrian speed figure last time out. She shouldn't run better and will probably lose in today's event running that number.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #1 TOO MUCH ZIP on the win end if we get at least 7/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
1 with [2,9]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [1,2,9] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[1,2,9] with [1,2,9] with [1,2,6,8,9] with [1,2,6,8,9] Total Cost: $36
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Friday, June 22

AL owns 114-96 lead for season so far in interleague tilts, after a 3-2 night for American League in limited action Thursday.

Hot Pitchers
-- Zambrano is 2-1, 1.52 in his last three starts. Buehrle is 2-0 in last two starts, allowing one run in eight IP in each game.
-- Washington is 6-0 in Bowie starts, scoring 37 runs. Indians are 9-2 in Carmona's last eleven starts.
-- Lowe is 3-1, 1.72 in his last five starts.
-- Smoltz is 6-2, 2.05 in his last nine starts.
-- Arizona won nine of last twelve Webb starts.
-- Maddux is 5-0, 2.12 in his last five home starts. Matsuzaka is 1-2, 1.80 in his last three starts.
-- Cincinnati is 10-5 in Harang starts, 5-2 away from home.
-- Saunders is 3-0, 2.22 in four starts this season.

Cold Pitchers
-- Moyer has 6.21 RA in his last seven starts. Reyes is 0-8, 6.51 in ten starts this season.
-- Olsen is 1-3, 5.46 in his last five starts. Bonser is 1-2, 7.02 in his last three starts.
-- Mets lost last five Glavine starts (0-4, 5.72). Dinardo is 1-2, 3.86 in four starts this season.
-- Rogers is making first start of season, after being injured.
-- Hirsh is 1-5, 5.89 in his last ten starts. Towers is 0-4, 7.84 in his last four starts.
-- Sonnanstine is 1-1, 7.11 in three starts, all on the road.
-- Suppan is 0-2, 10.13 in his last three starts. de la Rosa is 0-4 in his last five starts, with 9.00 RA; he also lost game in relief two nights ago, throwing five pitches in 14th inning.
-- Williams has 5.98 RA in his last seven starts. Millwood is 1-3, 12.19 in five starts since coming off the DL.
-- Cabrera is 2-5, 5.81 in his last seven starts.
-- Feierabend is 1-1, 5.14 in two starts this season.
-- Duke has a 7.49 RA in his last six starts.
-- Cain lost last two starts 1-0; Giants lost his last six starts in a row, scoring total of 10 runs. Igawa returns from exile to start; he is 1-1, 9.85 in five starts this season.


Totals
-- Six of last seven Philly road games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Cub games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-2 in Florida's last seven home games.
-- Seven of last eight Washington home games went over total.
-- Under is 8-2-1 in last eleven Colorado road games.
-- Over is 11-1 in Tampa Bay's last twelve games.
-- Nine of last eleven games at Shea stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Atlanta games.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in Milwaukee's last seven games.
-- Eight of last nine Houston games went over the total.
-- Last six Arizona games all went over the total.
-- Six of last seven games at Petco Park went over the total.
-- Under is 10-3 in last thirteen Cincinnati road games.
-- Six of last seven Pirate games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 9-3-2 in last fourteen games at San Francisco.


Hot Teams
-- Cardinals won four of last five games, scoring 40 runs.
-- Twins won seven of their last ten games.
-- Colorado won seven of last eight games, winning five in row vs Boston/Bronx.
-- Dodgers are 7-4 in their last eleven road series openers.
-- Oakland won five of its last six road games.
-- Tigers won nine of their last eleven road games.
-- Brewers won seven of eight since Verlander no-hit them.
-- Texas won five of last seven games, scoring 45 runs.
-- Arizona won five of their last six games. Orioles won last two games, scoring 13 runs, after losing previous nine games.
-- Seattle is 6-2 in its last eight home games.
-- Red Sox won five of their last seven road games.
-- Angels won six of their last eight games.

Cold Teams
-- Phillies lost three of last four games, allowing 33 runs.
-- Cubs lost four of their last five road games. White Sox lost 19 of their last 24 games.
-- Florida lost seven of its last nine home games.
-- Washington lost five of its last six games. Indians lost five of last six road series openers.
-- Blue Jays lost three of their last four games.
-- Devil Rays lost six of their last eight games.
-- Mets are 4-14 in last 18 games, losing last six series; '73 Mets are only team ever to lose six series in row and get into World Series that season.
-- Braves were shut out in last two games, are 4-10 in their last fourteen home contests.
-- Royals lost six of their last eight road games.
-- Astros lost fourteen of last eighteen road games.
-- San Diego lost five of its last six home games.
-- Reds lost six of last eight road games, as Griffey goes back to Seattle, where he became a star.
-- Pirates were blanked last two nights, are 1-5 in last six on road.
-- Giants lost last seven games, outscored, 45-22. Bronx just got swept at Coors Field, scoring five runs in three games.

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Tips and Trends



Friday, June 22

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Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox (4:05 PM ET)
Chicago's Carlos Zambrano has put together three solid starts in a row, allowing just three earned runs in his last 23 2/3 innings. The Cubs have managed to score just eight runs in those three games. EDGE: CUBS & UNDER
Zambrano is a brilliant 5-1 with a 3.61 ERA in seven road starts this season. Chicago has won his last four away from Wrigley Field, as the right-hander has allowed two earned runs or less in each of those outings. EDGE: CUBS & UNDER
White Sox left-hander Mark Buehrle is an even 3-3 with a 5.43 ERA in eight career starts against the Cubs. He picked up a no-decision on May 18 against them, allowing three runs and six hits over 6 2/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: OVER
Buehrle comes in having won consecutive starts, allowing just wo earned runs over 16 innings in the process. EDGE: WHITE SOX & UNDER
The OVER is 5-1-1 in Zambrano's last seven starts versus the White Sox.



Minnesota Twins at Florida Marlins (7:05 PM ET)
Twins starter Boof Bonser is 2-1 with a 4.13 ERA in five starts away from the Metrodome this season. He allowed a season-high six earned runs and 12 hits in his last road start against the Angels. SLIGHT EDGE: TWINS
Bonser is 2-3 with a 5.87 ERA in seven career starts during the month of June. He's given up nine long balls in just 38 1/3 innings. EDGE: OVER
Florida's Scott Olsen is 3-2 with a 4.22 ERA at home this season. The left-hander picked up a 3-0 shutout victory in his last start at Dolphin Stadium against the hard-hitting Cleveland Indians. EDGE: MARLINS
Olsen has enjoyed the most success in his career during the month of June, posting a 5-3 record and 3.09 ERA in 11 career games. BIG EDGE: MARLINS
The OVER is 7-1-1 in the Marlins' last nine games following an off day.



Oakland Athletics at New York Mets (7:10 PM ET)
Oakland's Lenny DiNardo has pitched sparingly on the road this season, but has allowed just one earned run in 12 2/3 innings. He threw six shutout innings against San Francisco in his first road start of the season. EDGE: A'S & UNDER
DiNardo has allowed just one home run in 40 2/3 innings this season and has allowed just six runs in his four starts in 2007. EDGE: A'S & UNDER
Mets left-hander Tom Glavine picked up a loss in his only career start against the Athletics, allowing three earned runs and 10 hits over six innings. SLIGHT EDGE: A'S
New York has lost five straight games with Glavine on the hill, including his last two starts with the future Hall of Famer allowing 16 runs. EDGE: A'S & OVER
The Mets are 7-1 in Glavine's last eight home starts versus a team with a winning record.



Detroit Tigers at Atlanta Braves (7:35 PM ET)
Tigers starter Kenny Rogers is making his first start of the season, as he's been recovering from a blood clot in his left shoulder. The left-hander posted a fantastic 17-8 record and 3.84 ERA in 34 games last season. He started the 2006 season with a 4-2 record and 2.59 ERA in six starts. EDGE: TIGERS
Rogers was a perfect 3-0 with a 3.63 ERA in six June starts last season. BIG EDGE: TIGERS
Atlanta's John Smoltz has been touched up for eight runs and 10 hits in 5 1/3 innings against Detroit in his career. EDGE: TIGERS & OVER
Smoltz is a fantastic 4-2 with a 1.76 ERA at Turner Field this season. He's struck out 32 hitters and walked just 10 in 41 innings at home. BIG EDGE: BRAVES
The Braves are 9-2 in their last 11 games following an off day.



Philadelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals (8:10 PM ET)
Phillies left-hander Jamie Moyer is 3-1 with a 2.86 ERA in nine career games against the Cardinals - including two complete games. EDGE: PHILLIES
Moyer is 4-3 with a 3.96 ERA in eight road starts this season. His road ERA is a full run lower than his 5.02 ERA at home. SLIGHT EDGE: PHILLIES & UNDER
St. Louis starter Anthony Reyes is making his second start of June, after going 0-8 in the first two months of the season. The right-hander picked up a no-decision in his last start, allowing five runs and seven hits over five innings. EDGE: PHILLIES
Reyes pitched well in June last season despite having an 0-2 record, as he allowed just three runs and five hits over 13 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: CARDINALS
The UNDER is 4-1 in the last five meetings.



Boston Red Sox at San Diego Padres (10:05 PM ET)
Boston's Daisuke "Dice-K" Matsuzaka is 4-3 with a 3.48 ERA on the road this season. The Red Sox offense has managed to score just one run in his last two starts away from Fenway Park against Arizona and Oakland. SLIGHT EDGE: RED SOX & UNDER
Dice-K has allowed two earned runs or less in his last three starts, while striking out 25 batters and walking nine. EDGE: UNDER
San Diego's Greg Maddux is 5-1 with a 2.75 ERA in six starts at Petco Park this season, as the Hall of Fame right-hander seeks his 340th win of his career. EDGE: PADRES
Maddux is a perfect 5-0 with a 3.42 ERA in seven starts against the Red Sox, last facing them on June, 10, 2005 with the Cubs. EDGE: PADRES
The UNDER is 5-1 in the last six meetings.



Pittsburgh Pirates at Los Angeles Angels (10:05 PM ET)
Pirates starter Zach Duke is 2-3 with a 5.97 ERA in seven road starts this season. Pittsburgh and its opponents have combined for 84 runs in his seven outings away from PNC Park. BIG EDGE: OVER
Duke is 3-2 with a 6.17 ERA in 10 June starts and has allowed 80 hits over 58 1/3 innings. EDGE: OVER
Los Angeles right-hander Jered Weaver is 7-2 with a 2.99 ERA in 13 career starts at Angels Stadium. He's 2-1 with a 4.85 ERA at home in 2007. EDGE: ANGELS
Weaver is a perfect 2-0 with a 2.35 ERA in three starts this month. EDGE: ANGELS
The Angels are 7-1 in their last eight games versus a left-handed starter.

MLB
Dunkel



Colorado at Toronto
The Rockies hit the road fresh off a three-game sweep of the Yankees, who had won 14 of 17 coming in. It was the Rockies sixth straight series win. Toronto has lost three of its last four, while starter Josh Towers is 0-2 with a 5.73 ERA in his last two outings. The Rockies look like a good underdog pick (+115) in this one according to Dunkel, which has Colorado favored straight up by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+115). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, JUNE 22

Game 901-902: Philadelphia at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Moyer) 15.593; St. Louis (Reyes) 16.760
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-120); 10
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+120); Over

Game 903-904: Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Zambrano) 15.965; White Sox (Buehrle) 14.640
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+115); Over

Game 905-906: Minnesota at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Bonser) 16.041; Florida (Olsen) 14.814
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Florida (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+115); Under

Game 907-908: Cleveland at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Carmona) 16.453; Washington (Bowie) 17.026
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-175); 9
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+175); Under

Game 909-910: Colorado at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Hirsh) 18.439; Toronto (Towers) 15.960
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 2 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Toronto (-115); 10
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+115); Under

Game 911-912: LA Dodgers at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Lowe) 17.268; Tampa Bay (Sonnanstine) 15.197
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-140); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-140); Over

Game 913-914: Oakland at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Dinardo) 15.784; NY Mets (Glavine) 14.974
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 8
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+145); Under

Game 915-916: Detroit at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Rogers) 17.492; Atlanta (Smoltz) 15.439
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 2; 10
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-155); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+155); Over

Game 917-918: Kansas City at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (De La Rosa) 16.114; Milwaukee (Suppan) 17.204
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-175); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-175); Under

Game 919-920: Houston at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Williams) 14.958; Texas (Millwood) 16.359
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1 1/2; 12
Vegas Line: Houston (-110); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+110); Over

Game 921-922: Baltimore at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Cabrera) 14.713; Arizona (Webb) 17.232
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 2 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Arizona (-200); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-200); Over

Game 923-924: Boston at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Matsuzaka) 16.583; San Diego (Maddux) 16.824
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+135); Over

Game 925-926: Cincinnati at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Harang) 15.410; Seattle (Feierabend) 14.932
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 927-928: Pittsburgh at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Duke) 14.044; LA Angels (Saunders) 17.319
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 3; 11
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-185); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-185); Over

Game 929-930: NY Yankees at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Igawa) 17.411; San Francisco (Cain) 14.434
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 3; 8
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-130); Under

MLB
Streaking Pitchers



Friday, June 22


Hot


Aaron Harang (Cincinnati Reds) - Everyone is focusing on Ken Griffey Jr.'s return to Seattle tonight, but what bettors need to know is that Harang is taking the ball for the Reds at Safeco Field. With a 7-2 record on the season, the right-hander has been the bright light on an otherwise mediocre Cincy pitching staff. Harang has a 2.41 ERA over his last three starts, while giving up one home run and striking out 22 in just under 19 innings of work. Oddsmakers have the Reds as +101 underdogs for tonight's game.

Carlos Zambrano (Chicago Cubs) - It looks like it took a few shots in the chops from former-Cub Michael Barrett to get Zambrano back on the straight and narrow after a lackluster start to the season. Big Z is 2-1 since June 2 with a sparkling 1.14 ERA for the Cubs, -109 road favorites today against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. Zambrano's 5-1 record away from the friendly confines of Wrigley Field this season.

Cold


Kevin Millwood (Texas Rangers) - Millwood's recent numbers make you wonder if the righty has fully recovered from his hamstring problems earlier in the season. The former Brave has only one win in his last eight trips to the hill for the Rangers, -119 favorites tonight against the Houston Astros. Millwood's 10.29 ERA over his last three outings doesn't help matters for Rangers bettors either, nor does his awful .417 OBP against and 2.00 WHIP over the same span.

Tom Glavine (New York Mets) - After a great start to the season Glavine is 0-4 since May 19 with a stiff 10.57 ERA over his last three starts for the Mets, -141 favorites tonight at Shea Stadium against the Oakland Athletics. It appears as though Glavine is simply surrendering too many hits - he's given up 27 over his last 15 innings pitched.

MLB
Long Sheet


Friday, June 22



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PHILADELPHIA (37 - 35) at ST LOUIS (32 - 37) - 8:10 PM
JAMIE MOYER (L) vs. ANTHONY REYES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-10 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-24 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MOYER is 202-136 (+35.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 39-18 (+19.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 8-1 (+8.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 126-120 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 126-120 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 73-89 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 36-48 (-26.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 115-112 (-35.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
REYES is 1-9 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
REYES is 1-9 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
REYES is 0-6 (-7.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
REYES is 5-15 (-13.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JAMIE MOYER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MOYER is 1-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 0.82 and a WHIP of 0.545.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

ANTHONY REYES vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.




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CHICAGO CUBS (32 - 39) at CHI WHITE SOX (29 - 39) - 4:05 PM
CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 32-39 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 11-18 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-73 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 32-39 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 28-41 (-17.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 43-62 (-26.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 73-41 (+22.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 169-108 (+42.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BUEHRLE is 25-7 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 17-1 (+15.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 16-6 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 11-1 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 16-6 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 29-39 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 5-14 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in June games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-2 (-0.1 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 4-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.75 and a WHIP of 1.358.
His team's record is 4-4 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+3.0 units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
BUEHRLE is 3-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.43 and a WHIP of 1.415.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-6. (-4.8 units)




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MINNESOTA (36 - 34) at FLORIDA (35 - 38) - 7:05 PM
BOOF BONSER (R) vs. SCOTT OLSEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 10-15 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FLORIDA is 27-17 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 112-84 (+33.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 25-8 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 79-53 (+19.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 18-31 (-17.5 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

BOOF BONSER vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.

SCOTT OLSEN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.




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CLEVELAND (42 - 29) at WASHINGTON (30 - 42) - 7:05 PM
FAUSTO CARMONA (R) vs. MICAH BOWIE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 18-27 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 78-84 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 21-21 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 39-32 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 58-34 (+26.8 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
BOWIE is 6-0 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

FAUSTO CARMONA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

MICAH BOWIE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.




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COLORADO (38 - 34) at TORONTO (34 - 37) - 7:05 PM
JASON HIRSH (R) vs. JOSH TOWERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 92-145 (-41.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
TORONTO is 62-34 (+22.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 66-45 (+17.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 38-34 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 20-11 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
COLORADO is 13-5 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
COLORADO is 21-9 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 31-22 (+15.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 24-19 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
HIRSH is 6-0 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 20-29 (-12.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TOWERS is 3-15 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TOWERS is 1-8 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TOWERS is 1-9 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TOWERS is 1-8 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JASON HIRSH vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

JOSH TOWERS vs. COLORADO since 1997
TOWERS is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)




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LA DODGERS (41 - 31) at TAMPA BAY (31 - 39) - 7:10 PM
DEREK LOWE (R) vs. ANDY SONNANSTINE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 14-31 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 98-100 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 54-47 (+18.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 70-68 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 32-24 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 32-31 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 27-10 (+16.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 33-21 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 78-41 (+28.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

DEREK LOWE vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
LOWE is 8-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.92 and a WHIP of 1.058.
His team's record is 11-2 (+6.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-1. (+8.8 units)

ANDY SONNANSTINE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.




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OAKLAND (39 - 32) at NY METS (38 - 32) - 7:10 PM
LENNY DINARDO (L) vs. TOM GLAVINE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 141-101 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 76-43 (+20.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 139-100 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
GLAVINE is 34-16 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GLAVINE is 16-4 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GLAVINE is 23-3 (+17.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
GLAVINE is 33-16 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GLAVINE is 23-10 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 135-105 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 64-53 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 31-14 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 23-8 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 113-78 (+33.2 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
OAKLAND is 125-95 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 129-96 (+23.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 60-46 (+22.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 4-14 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in June games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

LENNY DINARDO vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

TOM GLAVINE vs. OAKLAND since 1997
GLAVINE is 0-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)




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DETROIT (42 - 29) at ATLANTA (38 - 35) - 7:35 PM
KENNY ROGERS (L) vs. JOHN SMOLTZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SMOLTZ is 32-12 (+15.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SMOLTZ is 30-11 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 146-101 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 84-45 (+27.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 24-15 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 39-18 (+22.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 32-13 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 19-10 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 97-62 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 49-36 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 90-55 (+23.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ROGERS is 28-9 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 22-2 (+20.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 12-1 (+11.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 11-1 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 27-8 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 19-4 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 13-4 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 117-118 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 54-64 (-20.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 59-59 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 27-34 (-15.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 14-33 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 41-47 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
ATLANTA is 115-114 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 79-83 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

KENNY ROGERS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
ROGERS is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 2.250.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

JOHN SMOLTZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
SMOLTZ is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 21.60 and a WHIP of 3.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)




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KANSAS CITY (29 - 44) at MILWAUKEE (41 - 31) - 8:05 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. JEFF SUPPAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 10-29 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 73-45 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 73-45 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 41-19 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 23-23 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 20-18 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 19-14 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 71-97 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 72-93 (+26.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 56-79 (+20.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 53-64 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

JEFF SUPPAN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SUPPAN is 1-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.85 and a WHIP of 1.750.
His team's record is 1-3 (-4.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)




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HOUSTON (31 - 41) at TEXAS (28 - 44) - 8:35 PM
WOODY WILLIAMS (R) vs. KEVIN MILLWOOD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 31-41 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 14-23 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 31-41 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 82-95 (-23.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 16-24 (-10.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 23-9 (+12.5 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 24-13 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
WILLIAMS is 170-138 (+32.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 147-111 (+37.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 125-83 (+43.2 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 45-56 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILLWOOD is 15-21 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILLWOOD is 15-21 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

WOODY WILLIAMS vs. TEXAS since 1997
WILLIAMS is 4-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.88 and a WHIP of 1.356.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (+0.0 units)

KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MILLWOOD is 6-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 0.946.
His team's record is 6-4 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.4 units)




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BALTIMORE (31 - 41) at ARIZONA (42 - 31) - 9:40 PM
DANIEL CABRERA (R) vs. BRANDON WEBB (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 175-222 (-46.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 9-21 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 4-14 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
BALTIMORE is 78-112 (-38.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 45-85 (-30.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CABRERA is 0-8 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 42-31 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 42-31 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 30-22 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 31-21 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 27-14 (+13.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 24-13 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 19-11 (+8.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 416-364 (-63.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 7-18 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 58-64 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-0 (+3.8 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

DANIEL CABRERA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
CABRERA is 0-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.80 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

BRANDON WEBB vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
WEBB is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)




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BOSTON (46 - 25) at SAN DIEGO (41 - 30) - 10:05 PM
DAISUKE MATSUZAKA (R) vs. GREG MADDUX (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 46-25 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 26-7 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 35-15 (+17.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 24-10 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

DAISUKE MATSUZAKA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

GREG MADDUX vs. BOSTON since 1997
MADDUX is 5-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.42 and a WHIP of 1.225.
His team's record is 6-1 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+3.0 units)




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CINCINNATI (28 - 45) at SEATTLE (37 - 32) - 10:05 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. CHA SEUNG BAEK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 28-45 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 15-29 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 28-45 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 18-34 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 37-32 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 29-16 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 31-20 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 35-31 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 28-21 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 63-50 (+13.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BAEK is 13-4 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAEK is 12-4 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAEK is 11-3 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 399-447 (+58.2 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 23-14 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 300-336 (+43.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
HARANG is 39-31 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 17-7 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 38-30 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

AARON HARANG vs. SEATTLE since 1997
HARANG is 0-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.86 and a WHIP of 0.983.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

CHA SEUNG BAEK vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.




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PITTSBURGH (31 - 41) at LA ANGELS (46 - 27) - 10:05 PM
ZACH DUKE (L) vs. JOE SAUNDERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 13-36 (-18.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 20-51 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 25-45 (-17.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 24-53 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 4-20 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DUKE is 4-20 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DUKE is 1-13 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DUKE is 2-14 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 46-27 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 26-13 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 158-114 (+40.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 46-27 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 32-15 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAUNDERS is 13-4 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 13-4 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 12-2 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

ZACH DUKE vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

JOE SAUNDERS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.




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NY YANKEES (35 - 35) at SAN FRANCISCO (30 - 41) - 10:15 PM
KEI IGAWA (L) vs. MATT CAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 35-35 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 12-16 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
NY YANKEES are 15-21 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY YANKEES are 16-25 (-15.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 2-9 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
NY YANKEES are 32-30 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 94-74 (-22.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 583-465 (+86.2 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 136-68 (+48.4 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-41 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-13 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-41 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CAIN is 2-12 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 2-12 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 0-10 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

KEI IGAWA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

MATT CAIN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

MLB
Short Sheet



Friday, June 22nd


National League

Philadelphia at St. Louis, 8:10 EST
Jamie Moyer (L) vs. Anthony Reyes (R)
Moyer: 8-1 TSR off a Phillies loss
Reyes: 1-9 TSR in all starts


Interleague

Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 EST
Carlos Zambrano (R) vs. Mark Buehrle (L)
Zambrano: 11-1 TSR Away in day games
Buehrle: 17-1 TSR at home when the total is 8 to 8.5

Minnesota at Florida, 7:05 EST
Boof Bonser (R) vs. Scott Olsen (L)
Bonser: 13-2 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125
Olsen: Fla 16-8 Over when the money line is -100 to -150

Cleveland at Washington, 7:05 EST
Fausto Carmona (R) vs. Micah Bowie (L)
Carmona: Cle 30-17 Over in night games
Bowie: 6-0 TSR this season

Colorado at Toronto, 7:05 EST
Jason Hirsh (R) vs. Josh Towers (R)
Hirsh: 6-0 TSR Away off a Rockies win
Towers: 1-11 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10

LA Dodgers at Tampa Bay, 7:10 EST
Derek Lowe (R) vs. Andy Sonnanstine (R)
Lowe: 14-3 Over Away on artificial turf
Sonnanstine: TB 12-3 Over vs. National League

Oakland at NY Mets, 7:10 EST
Lenny Dinardo (L) vs. Tom Glavine (L)
Dinardo: Oak 26-9 Under off a win
Glavine: 23-3 TSR at home when the total is 9 to 9.5

Detroit at Atlanta, 7:35 EST
Kenny Rogers (L) vs. John Smoltz (R)
Rogers: Det 12-4 Over in June
Smoltz: 9-0 TSR as a home favorite of -125 to -175

Kansas City at Milwaukee, 8:05 EST
Jorge De La Rosa (L) vs. Jeff Suppan (R)
De La Rosa: KC 10-1 Over as a road underdog of +150 to +175
Suppan: Mil 41-19 at home vs. lefties

Houston at Texas, 8:35 EST
Woody Williams (R) vs. Kevin Millwood (R)
Williams: 15-8 TSR as an underdog of +100 to +150
Millwood: 22-9 Under in home games

Baltimore at Arizona, 9:40 EST
Daniel Cabrera (R) vs. Brandon Webb (R)
Cabrera: 0-8 TSR in Interleague Play
Webb: 10-1 TSR when the total is 7 to 8.5

Boston at San Diego, 10:05 EST
Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) vs. Greg Maddux (R)
Matsuzaka: Bos 26-7 vs. National League
Maddux: SD 18-8 Over vs. American League

Cincinnati at Seattle, 10:05 EST
Aaron Harang (R) vs. Ryan Feierabend (R)
Harang: 10-1 Under in Interleague Play
Feierabend: Sea 23-9 Under vs. NL Central

Pittsburgh at LA Angels, 10:05 EST
Zach Duke (L) vs. Joe Saunders (L)
Duke: 2-18 TSR as a road underdog
Saunders: 12-2 TSR in night games

NY Yankees at San Francisco, 10:15 EST
Kei Igawa (L) vs. Matt Cain (R)
Igawa: NYY 21-10 Over off a one-run loss
Cain: 0-10 TSR in night games

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Baseball Splits – Lefty vs. Righty

Starting pitching is one of the biggest factors when lines are set in baseball but one thing not often taken into consideration is what side of the mound the pitcher is throwing from. Some teams have greater success against left-handed pitching than right-handed pitching and vice versa and it is important to take that into consideration when capping games. We have gone through over 40 percent of the season and have some very solid numbers and statistics to look at.

The top five teams in hitting against left-handed pitching:

Detroit Tigers .314

New York Mets .309

Los Angeles Angels .294

Seattle Mariners .288

Boston Red Sox .286


Does this translate into wins? The records of those five teams against left-handed starters:

Detroit Tigers 14-6

New York Mets 11-10

Los Angeles Angels 10-7

Seattle Mariners 13-6

Boston Red Sox 11-10


As you can see, all five teams do in fact have winning records so a great average against southpaws can lead to some nice wins.
On the flip side, here are the five worst teams against left-handed pitching:

Chicago White Sox .218

Arizona Diamondbacks .229

San Francisco Giants .240

Chicago Cubs .245

Philadelphia Phillies .247


Those are some pretty ugly averages and pertaining to records against lefty starters, they are as follows:

Chicago White Sox 5-12

Arizona D-Backs 11-10

San Francisco Giants 10-10

Chicago Cubs 6-11

Philadelphia Phillies 10-17


Overall, it’s not good even though San Francisco and Arizona are sitting around the .500 mark. The same holds true for teams facing right-handed pitching although the records are not as extreme either way. The reason for that is there are more right-handed starters and the law of averages tends to even those out. There are exceptions however.

The best team in baseball against right-handed starters is the Red Sox at 34-15 with the Angels possessing a 35-20 mark as the second best team.

In the National League, both Colorado and Arizona have 30 wins against right-handed starters to lead the circuit. Baltimore and Texas are at the bottom of the pack with just 18 wins followed closely by the Reds with only 19 victories.

Teams fall into these grooves, whether good or bad, and tend to stay in that pattern throughout the year. Trades, injuries, call-ups and demotions can affect the success or failure but for the most part, the streakiness of baseball falls in line here also. Make sure you keep an eye on this the remainder of the season.

SCOREBOARD

Friday, June 22

N.Y. Yankees at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EDT). Kei Igawa makes his return for the Yankees, squaring off against Matt Cain.

STARS

Thursday

-Felix Hernandez, Mariners, allowed six hits in eight scoreless innings to lead Seattle to a 3-0 win over Pittsburgh.

-Russell Martin, Dodgers, hit a bases-loaded double in the eighth inning, sparking a six-run rally, in an 8-4 win over Toronto.

EKED OUT

Pinch-hitters Kenny Lofton and Frank Catalanotto singled off the gloves of diving Cubs outfielders in the bottom of the ninth inning, producing the winning run in the Texas Rangers' 6-5 victory over Chicago on Thursday. Catalanotto hit a one-out liner down the right-field line that Angel Pagan nearly caught, sending Lofton home with the winning run.

BLOWN CHANCE

Roger Clemens couldn't hold on for his 350th win and the Colorado Rockies completed a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees with a 4-3 victory Thursday. Matt Holliday's RBI single with one out in the fifth broke a 2-2 tie. Clemens (1-2) was trying to become the first major leaguer to win 350 games since Warren Spahn did it for Milwaukee on Sept. 29, 1963, when Yankees manager Joe Torre was the Braves' catcher and Clemens had just celebrated his first birthday.

BLANKED

The hapless Pirates were shut out for the eighth time this season, 3-0, by the Mariners on Thursday night, the most in the major leagues. They haven't scored since Jason Bay singled in a run in the seventh inning of Tuesday night's 5-3 victory over Seattle, a span of 20 innings.

STREAKS

Ichiro Suzuki had two more hits for the Mariners in a 3-0 win over the Pirates Thursday night to extend his hitting streak to 16 games, the longest current one in the majors. He has at least one hit in 41 of his last 43 games.

SPEAKING

''I don't want to see them again, how's that?'' - Yankees Manager Joe Torre after the Rockies denied Roger Clemens his 350th win and completed a three-game sweep of the Yankees with a 4-3 victory on Thursday.

SEASONS

June 22

1925 - The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 24-6 with Kiki Cuyler and Pie Traynor each hitting a grand slam, and Max Carey getting two hits in the first and eighth innings.

1930 - Lou Gehrig hit three home runs to lead the New York Yankees to a 20-13 victory over the Philadelphia Athletics in the second game of a doubleheader. Babe Ruth, who hit three homers in the nightcap the previous day, hit two homers in the opener and one in the nightcap for the Yankees. Ruth tied major league records for five homers in two games and six homers in three games.

1944 - Jim Tobin of the Boston Braves threw a five-inning 7-0 no-hitter in the second game of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies.

1947 - Cincinnati's Ewell Blackwell almost duplicated Johnny Vander Meer's double no-hit record by following up his June 18 gem over Boston. Brooklyn's Eddie Stanky singled with one out in the ninth to end Blackwell's bid. Blackwell ended up with a 4-0 two-hitter.

1962 - Baltimore Orioles first baseman Boog Powell became the first batter to hit a home run over the center-field hedge at Memorial Stadium. The 469-foot clout came off Don Schwall of the Boston Red Sox.

1982 - Philadelphia's Pete Rose doubled off St. Louis pitcher John Stuper in the third inning to move into second place on the career hit list. Rose moved ahead of Hank Aaron with hit No. 3,772.

1993 - Carlton Fisk set the major league record for most games caught as the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 3-2. Fisk, 45, passed Bob Boone with his 2,226th game.

1994 - Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 31st home run of the season in Seattle's 12-3 victory at California, breaking Babe Ruth's record for most homers before the end of June. Ruth needed 63 games to reach 30 homers in 1928 and 68 games in 1930. Griffey hit his 31st in the Mariners' 70th game.

1997 - The Atlanta Braves, behind a four-homer, nine-run third, beat the Philadelphia Phillies 12-5. Chipper Jones, Fred McGriff, Michael Tucker and Jeff Blauser homered in the inning.

2002 - The Detroit Tigers ended Luis Castillo's 35-game hitting streak. Castillo went 0-for-4 and was left on deck when the Florida Marlins finished off a four-run, ninth-inning rally to beat the Tigers 5-4.

2006 - Anthony Reyes pitched a one-hitter in just his fourth major league start, but St. Louis fell to the Chicago White Sox 1-0. Jim Thome homered in the seventh inning for Chicago's only hit.

Today's birthdays:
Ian Kinsler, 25; Brad Hawpe, 28.

Hot money maker pitchers- 2007

Top of the Class YTD

*** Penny[LAD] +1025
*** Vargas[MILW] +975
*** Bowie[WASH] +855
*** Chico[WASH] +805
*** Sabbathia[CLE] +780
*** Beckett[BOS] +740
*** Haren[Oak] +700
*** Baek[Sea] +700
*** Gaudin[Oak] +690
*** Wellemeyer[SL] +675
*** Maroth[DET] +640]
*** Peavey[SD] +640
*** Marcum[TOR] +610
*** Lopez[COL] +565
*** Webb[AZ] +560

Flunking grades: profit/loss based upon how team did in their starts with a 100 wager.. Worst 12

*** Cain[SFG] -1215
*** Wells[SL] -1150
*** Reyes[SL] -950
*** Arroyo[CN] -860
*** Kennedy[Oak] -820
*** Padilla[TEX] -760
*** Garland[CWS] -725
*** Mussina[NYY] -700
*** Robertson[DET] -660
*** Lieber[PHIL] -660
*** Santana[MINN] -645
*** Hill[Cubs] -620



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Fridays Play Of The Day:

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Consensus Service Plays 06.20.07 (RESULTS)




QUICK CHECK: Cappers Service Plays Shows A Consensus On following :


YANKEES -155 (L) (-1.55 UN)
BLUEJAYS -165 (W) (+1.0 UN)
ROYALS -115 (L) (-1.15 UN)

TIGERS OV 9.5 (W) (+1.05 UN)
IRATES OV 9.5 (L) (-1.10 UN)

BOL...


RESULT: (2-3) (- 1.75 UN)

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Consensus service plays overall record:
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Black Cobra
Friday = Atl Braves for 5 units
MLB record = 98-73 @ +20.00 units

Ray Quick
Friday = SD Padres for 5 units
MLB record = 34-28 @ -33.70 units

Untouchable Dime Players
Friday = Tor Blue Jays for 2 units
MLB record = 3-1 @ +1.90 units

Untouchable Dime Players added Boston/SD Over 7.5 for 1 unit.
Fast Eddie MLB =
-56.60 units / Friday Washington for 5 units.
Bull Market Sports MLB =
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/ Friday Atlanta for 5 units.

All of these picks are free at My Handicapper and the records are monitored there

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mlb. kansas city @ milwaukee under 9' runs (500*)

mlb. phillies-110 (30*)

mlb. toronto-120 (20*)

mlb. seattle-110 (20*)

mlb. yankees-120 (10*)

mlb. cubs-110 (10*) Bonus Play


Big Al's 3 Game Card

At 7:05pm our selection is on the Minnesota Twins over the Florida Marlins. It's coming down to crunch time for the Twins. With two very good teams above them in their division (the Tigers and Indians), the only hope that Minnesota has of making the playoffs is if they can rally and step it up a notch and hope that one of those other teams falters. And even then it's no guarantee that they will still be playing come October. They seem to be moving in the right direction as most of their key players, like Mauer and Hunter are now healthy again, and their pitching has been pretty consistent as well. The Twins have won seven of their last ten games and they are absolutely tearing it up in interleague play with an overall record of 23-7 in their last 30 games against National League opponents. Boof Bonser gets the call tonight for the Twins and if not for a horendous start against the Angels on June 4, he has done very little wrong this season. Even with that dreadful outing, the Twins have still won six of Bonser's last eight starts. The Marlins will counter with young lefty Scott Olsen, who has only had one decent start in his last five appearances. The Marlins are one of those rare teams who have a better road record (21-19) than home (14-19). Take Minny.


At 10:15 pm, our selection is on the SF Giants over New York. The Yankees were swept by the Rockies and now find themselves a slight favorite at San Francisco. I can't see it, especially with Matt Cain on the hill for SF against lefty Kei Igawa. The Giants are 136-68 their last 204 at home vs. southpaws, and Igawa has a horrid 7.63 ERA this season. The wrong team is favored here. Take San Francisco.


At 7:35pm our selection is on the Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves 'over' the total. The mark of really good teams is when they can continue winning even through numerous injuries and then be able to shuffle players around enough to keep themselves in contention up to the playoffs. This has been the mark of the Detroit Tigers so far in 2007. Despite key injuries to players like Joel Zumaya (possibly the best setup man in baseball), Nate Robertson (currently on rehab assignment with a tired arm), and one of last year's heroes down the stretch, veteran lefthander Kenny Rogers, the Tigers still have an excellent record of 42-29 almost halfway through the season, not to mention the fact that they once again have one of the best road records in baseball. Rogers makes his return from the DL tonight in what is his first start since the 2006 World Series, and the Tigers have certainly not picked a soft spot for him as he has to go against the Braves and John Smoltz. Expect Rogers, a finesse pitcher, who generally wins by outsmarting his opponents, not overpowering them, to be a little bit rusty. But not to worry, the Tiger bats have been red hot on this road trip, averaging an amazing nine runs per game in the last six games, which have all been away from home. Both pitching squads are very banged up at the moment and Atlanta's park has been very hitter-friendly lately. The over is 10-1-2 in Detroit's last 13 road games. Take the 'over'. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
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Tom Stryker's MLB IL 4-Star Grand Slam Super Play

#919 HOUSTON with Williams (+106) over Texas at 8:35 PM EST

Texas took two-out-of-three from Houston back in the middle of May and you can bet your last dollar that the Astros will be seeking revenge here.


One of those blemishes came with today's starter (Woody Williams) on the mound. On May 20th, Williams faced the "powerful" Texas lineup and got rocked for five earned runs and eight hits in only four innings of work. Rest assured, Mr. Williams will be focused on revenge in this rematch.


On the season, Woody's numbers are average. The veteran right-hander owns a soft 3-9 record and carries a rather lofty 5.50 ERA and a WHIP of 1.49. However, in his last two starts against Seattle and Chicago, No. 29 has surrendered only six earned runs and 12 hits in 13.2 innings of work. There are obvious signs of improvement.


In comparison, Rangers starter Kevin Millwood has been beaten badly in his last three performances. Against Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Detroit, Millwood has been rocked for 16 earned runs and 23 hits in only 14 frames. That breaks down to a nasty 10.29 ERA and a WHIP of 2.000. To add fuel to the fire, Kevin's stats at home this season are miserable. With four games in the books, No. 33 owns a 1-3 mark and has been ripped for 19 earned runs and 30 hits in just 17.1 innings. That equates to a shocking 9.87 ERA and a WHIP of 2.25!


Williams and the Astros are seeking payback and they catch the Rangers off back-to-back straight up wins over the Cubs. (Texas has only won three straight once this season! The perfect recipe for a payday. Take Houston with Williams. Thank you and best of luck, Tom Stryker.
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5 STAR: OVER 11 (-$110) Houston @ Texas
(Listing Williams and Millwood)
(Risking $550 to win $500)

1 STAR: (921) BALTIMORE (+$161) over Arizona
(Listing Cabrera only)
(Risking $100 to win $161)

1 STAR: (924) SAN DIEGO (+$118) over Boston
(Listing Maddux only)
(Risking $100 to win $118)


CALIFORNIA SPORTS
22-13 all MLB totals year to date.

4* Oakland/N.Y.Mets over


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Friday's Plays...

20 Dime –

PHILLIES (With Moyer and Reyes as listed pitchers)
Take the Phillies tonight for the road win over the Cardinals.
This line really is a gift tonight for the Phillies, as Anthony Reyes really doesn’t deserve to be respected this much by the oddsmaker.
The St. Louis right-hander has been awful this year, going 0-8 with a 6.34 ERA on the year. He has been the Jeff Weaver of the National League and I don’t see him taming the Phillies lineup tonight.
Philadelphia may have dropped four of their last six, but facing Reyes is just the tonic they need.
The ageless Jamie Moyer gets the start for Philly and he is looking to win consecutive starts for the first time this year. He is coming off a strong outing against the Tigers on Saturday, giving up two runs and four hits over seven innings in a 6-3 win. Moyer is 3-1 with a 2.86 ERA in nine career outings against the Cardinals.
Take the Phillies as they grab the road win over the Cardinals.

10 Dime –

A’s (With DiNardo and Glavine as listed pitchers)
Take the A’s as a big road dog over the Mets tonight.
The oddsmaker has not adjusted much to the Mets slump this month and again has them installed as a heavy home favorite. The way they’ve been playing and the way Tom Glavine has been pitching you’d have to be a fool laying the juice with them tonight at this price.
Glavine is 0-4 with a 7.31 ERA over his last five starts. The left-hander has allowed 16 runs and 19 hits in just 8 1-3 innings in his last two starts. On top of that, he’s 1-2 with an 11.93 ERA in three interleague starts this year, giving up 19 runs and 28 hits in 14 1-3 innings.
The Mets have been awful in June, going 4-14 in 18 games, including 2-7 at Shea where their 18-18 overall mark is the worst home record among teams over .500.
Lenny DiNardo will start for Oakland and I like him to bounce back from his last outing when he was tagged for five runs and seven hits in 3 2-3 innings of a 15-6 loss to St. Louis on Saturday. DiNardo had pitched six scoreless innings in back-to-back starts prior to his last outing.
The A’s should be able to continue the string of bad starts for Glavine, as they are 14-8 against southpaws this year.
Take Oakland as the road dog for the win.

5 Dime –
BRAVES -1 ½ RUN LINE (With Rogers and Smoltz as listed pitchers)
Take the Braves on the run line tonight at home over the Tigers.
I know the Tigers offense has been rolling, but they are running into Atlanta’s ace in John Smoltz. If anyone knows how to tame a potent offensive attack, it’s Smoltz and I expect him to turn in a quality start tonight at home.
Detroit will send Kenny Rogers to the hill for the first time this year after being sidelined with a shoulder injury. I just don’t think Rogers is ready to face major league hitters yet, as he was ineffective in his last minor league rehab start, in low Class-A ball nonetheless.
Smoltz is 8-3 with a 2.84 ERA this year, including 3-1 with a 2.15 ERA over his last five starts.
Take the Braves on the run line as they pound Rogers and roll to an easy home win.
Bonus Play: PADRES


ROCKETMAN SPORTS
25-13 last 30 days in MLB
34-18 last 45 days MLB
5-2 top plays according to TSM

4* NL GOM : LA Dodgers -1.40 (Lowe/Sonnanstine)

3* Philadelphia +1.00 (Moyer/Reyes)


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0-1 yesterday and 1-5 the last 6 plays

1. Twins vs. Marlins Over 9

2. Reds -105

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Larry Ness' Oddsmaker's Error (42-18 last 60 MLB plays / 113-54 on the Y-T-D!)
My Oddsmaker's Error is on the SD Padres at 10:05 ET. Age is creeping up on Greg Maddux and he's had some problems on the road these last two years. Last year (splitting the season between the Cubs and Dodgers), Maddux had a 5.20 road ERA, while posting a 3.41 home ERA. It's been much the same this year, pitching for the Padres. Maddux recorded his first road victory Sunday at Wrigley Field (actually a semi-home start), yielding three runs and seven hits in six innings in an 11-3 win. However, in his eight road starts this year, his ERA is 4.89. Pitching at home in '07, in one of MLB's best pitcher's parks (Petco Park), he's 5-1 in six starts with a 2.75 ERA. Pitching his entire career in the NL, Maddux hasn't faced the Red Sox often. However, he is 5-0 with a 3.42 ERA in seven starts (teams are 6-1) against Boston, last facing them on June 10, 2005 with the Cubs. The Red Sox own MLB's best road record at 23-13 and are 19-6 (plus-$1,490) vs righties away from Fenway. However, this is still quite a steep price to lay at Petco, with Maddux on the hill. San Diego has lost five of its last six at home but did win 20 of its first 29 games at Petco Park. Matzusaka gets 'schooled' by the veteran Maddux in this one, who picks up his 340th career win. Oddsmaker's Error on the SD Padres.
 

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Winner Line-Angels
Astro-OVER Pitt.
Otm-Cincinnati
Computer Boys-Dodgers
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Gator Report for Friday:

MLB (Friday): Play Under MLB (NL) teams when the total is 10 or more with a team that has a batting average of .255 to .269 facing a starting pitcher whose ERA=4.20 to 5.20 during the first half of the year.
(34-10 last 5 seasons.) (77.3%) PLAY: Philadelphia / St Louis UNDER 10 (-110)

Mike Jacobs

10* MLB Cubs Whitesox UNDER 9

10* MLB Redsox Padres OVER 7.5

10* MLB Reds +105


Ness 15* Interleague GOW

Dodgers


Brandon Lovell
20* Bal under 8,
10* Mets,
Freebie 4* Reds


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<HR style="COLOR: #d1d1e1" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->*Write-ups for the new series to come up by tonight as well as write-ups about the udpate of the wnba to come up tonight as well.

Wnba notes:

Sun are struggling. They have lost 4 straight. I think Indiana could beat them badly tonight, but that is a big number to lay. My lean is also on the over of that game. The NY Liberty opened up as 2 point favorites only to be 2 point dogs now - a 4 point shift. This could be due to an injury to Erin Thorn who is doubtful for this game. I think this is a very fickle game as New York could help this go under as well, but m only lean here would be on the home dog as NY always seems to get it done at home as they are 5-1 at home. Erin Thorn by the way averages over 11 points per game. Becky Hammon faces her old team in New York as she returns to the Garden and she was the leader of that team and she will help them try to sweep her team that she played w/for several seasons. The funny thing about the Seattle vs. Minny matchup is that the line is +1 for MInny everywhere except for Pinnacle where it is at +2.5. Lol, I've never seen that. Seattle beat this team by 14 earlier this season. I think this game could go either way as frankly if you think that Seattle is going to win you should probably favor the over and if you think the Lynx will win, you should probably favor the under. My lean is for the Lynx to win this game in an upset, but I don't see too much value in this game. Washington has 2 wins this year and both are against Phoenix. I think the Washington/Houston game is a tossup with a small lean on Houston as Washington could be in for a letdown after beating Phoenix again. Quite a lot of trends favor the over in this game as the Mystics like to run and gun and Houston is likely to join as well. But, Houston games typically go under so it all depends on who controls the temp in this game. The Sparks went from a 4 point dog to quickly a 6 point dog in many books. The Monarchs not only have a hot coach, but she enjoys defense as well.

Shock -3 ((Buying 1/2 a point down (-120 - Diamond sportsbook))

Was looking at this game and noticed that the Shock are 7-0 when favored by 0.5-4.5 points on the road. The Shock have lost just 1 game this season and it was to Indiana at home. This year alon the Shock went on the road to beat Seattle by 16 as a small favorite and beat the Sparks as well covering late as a small favorite. This team is 5-0 on the road and 4-1 ATS in that stretch as when they do lose covers, it is at home as huge favorites. This team is #1 in the league in power rankings and Phoenix is not as good as many think they are. After all, the Mystics have 2 wins and 9 losses on the year, and both of the wins come against Phoenix. Phoenix does not beat teams of high power rankings necessarily and they have lost to Minny, New York and Connecticut, teams in which the Shock have beaten all of them in. Phoenix is a very unpredictable team as they can upset and lose to anyone on any given day. However, this team has the 3rd best defense in the league and that will help them today as this comes from Bill Lambier's defensive mentality with the Pistons of the old and current for that matter. By the way, this is the only team in the league without a road loss and they are #1 in the league in field goal percentage that opponents are held to. The #2 lady for the Mercury is stilld doubtful in Pondexter as they are awaiting her return for this game. I think this game goes Shock and the under, but I willl come back to see if I'm playing a total on this game at the end of the research.

Monarchs/Sparks Under 140

When the Monarchs win, they play defense. To me, they are the #1 defensive team in the league and did I mention I thought their coach was hot. Yes, I have a crush on her. Sacremento has always owned this team including sweeping them in the playoffs in the 1st round en route to the championships where they lost to Detroit last year. The Sparks are struggling as injuries and pregnancies have taken over. This has been seen with their lack of offense as they are relying solely on Mabika and Taj-McWilliams now. When the Monarchs win, games go under and I expect the Monarchs to win today. Sacremento just held the Sky to 52 points and they could very well do that today holding the Sparks to under 60 points. I have the score fot this game as 68-62 righ at 130 so I'll take the 10 point lee-way. The under is 8-2 when the Monarchs are favored on the road, the under is 6-1 when they are a small road favorite, the under is 5-1 in their last 6 meetings and the under is 5-0 when the Sparks play a winning team. The Monarchs are fairl predictable, when they are supposed to win, they do it in their style, defense and games going under.

MLB:

Royals/Brewers Over 9

Had some other leans, but decided to roll with the over between the Royals and Brewers. The Brewers come off a series with San Fran where they scored 5,6, and 7 runs. The Royals come off a series with the Cardinals where they didn't put up as many runs in the first series with them, but they can still put up runs. Suppan has given up 32 runs in his last 7 starts. 6 of his last 7 starts have been 4 runs or more in a span of roughly 5 or so innings for an ERA 4.69 overall this season. The Royals send De La Rossa to the mound who the NL has had success against as the Marlins got 13 hits and 7 earned runs off of him. De La Rossa's ERA is 5.23 on the year. Keep in mind that he is unpredictable when it comes to pitching as well. Laugh all you want, but the Brewers have gone over 10 of 11 Friday games and have gone over to the tune of 5-1-1 in their last 7 games. When the total is set at this range, the over is 4-1-1 as well. The over is 4-1 following a loss for the Royals and the over is 8-3 as an underdog. I have this game at 6-5 and this is probably the weakest of the 3 plays, but still significant nonetheless, so I am going to ride it.

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