CHICAGO CUBS are 7-0 SU (7 Units) in home games after having lost 6 or 7 of their last 8 games in the current season.
PITTSBURGH is 116-120 SU (-16 Units) in road games in all games in the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 56-37 Under (15.3 Units) in road games after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6 games in the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 1-9 SU (-9.8 Units) in road games with a team slugging percentage of .440 or better on the season (AL) in the current season.
NY METS are 115-124 SU (-21.4 Units) in road games in all games in the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 10-1 SU (8.9 Units) after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7 games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 6-29 SU (-25.9 Units) in home games when playing on Friday in the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX is 87-64 Under (16.6 Units) after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games in the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 34-9 SU (24.1 Units) in road games when the total is 8 to 8.5 in the current season.
TEXAS are 242-175 Under (49.5 Units) after a game with a combined score of 17 runs or more since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 21-54 SU (-38.4 Units) after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 14-4 Under (9.6 Units) in road games after a 2 game span where the bullpen threw 9 total innings or more in the current season.
SAN DIEGO is 13-4 SU (8.6 Units) in home games with double revenge - 2 straight losses against opponent in the current season.
DETROIT is 15-5 SU (9.5 Units) on the road when the total is 7 to 7.5 in the current season.
LA DODGERS are 17-6 SU (10.4 Units) in home games after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the current season.
PITTSBURGH is 116-120 SU (-16 Units) in road games in all games in the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 56-37 Under (15.3 Units) in road games after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6 games in the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 1-9 SU (-9.8 Units) in road games with a team slugging percentage of .440 or better on the season (AL) in the current season.
NY METS are 115-124 SU (-21.4 Units) in road games in all games in the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 10-1 SU (8.9 Units) after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7 games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 6-29 SU (-25.9 Units) in home games when playing on Friday in the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX is 87-64 Under (16.6 Units) after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games in the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 34-9 SU (24.1 Units) in road games when the total is 8 to 8.5 in the current season.
TEXAS are 242-175 Under (49.5 Units) after a game with a combined score of 17 runs or more since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 21-54 SU (-38.4 Units) after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 14-4 Under (9.6 Units) in road games after a 2 game span where the bullpen threw 9 total innings or more in the current season.
SAN DIEGO is 13-4 SU (8.6 Units) in home games with double revenge - 2 straight losses against opponent in the current season.
DETROIT is 15-5 SU (9.5 Units) on the road when the total is 7 to 7.5 in the current season.
LA DODGERS are 17-6 SU (10.4 Units) in home games after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the current season.
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Armadillo's Write-Up
Friday, September 22
National League
Colorado (56-96) @ Cubs (79-74)
— bullpen game
— Colorado lost its last four games.
— Colorado is 22-56 on road.
— under 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 44-153
— record in first 5 innings: 61-75-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-1.2-x
— Taillon is 0-4, 7.47 in his last seven starts.
— Cubs are 4-9 in his home starts
— under 7-3 last ten
— allowed run in first inning: 8-27
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 10-13-4
— He is 2-1, 2.37 in three starts vs Colorado.
— Cubs lost seven of their last eight games.
— Chicago is 42-36 at home.
— over 5-1 last six games.
— scored run in first inning: 44-153
— record in first 5 innings: 69-61-23
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-6-3
Milwaukee (87-66) @ Miami (79-74)
— Burnes is 0-2, 3.04 in his last four starts.
— Brewers are 4-6 in his last ten starts
— under 9-3 last 12 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 9-30
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 10-13-7
— He is 1-1, 2.38 in three starts vs Miami.
— Brewers are 22-9 in last 31 games.
— Milwaukee is 42-36 on road.
— under 8-4 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 46-153
— record in first 5 innings: 67-61-25
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-3-3
— bullpen game
— Miami is 5-3 in its last eight games.
— Marlins are 44-34 at home.
— over 7-2 last nine home games.
— scored run in first inning: 36-153
— record in first 5 innings: 63-65-25
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3-6
Pittsburgh (72-81) @ Cincinnati (79-75)
— Ortiz is 1-1, 3.94 in his last three starts.
— Pirates are 6-8 in his starts
— under 3-0 last three starts
— allowed run in first inning: 7-14
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 3-9-2
— He threw 5.2 scoreless IP in his one start vs Cincinnati.
— Pirates are 14-8 in their last 22 games.
— Pittsburgh is 34-41 on road.
— over 3-0 last three games
— scored run in first inning: 39-153
— record in first 5 innings: 58-75-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3.1-3
— Abbott is 0-2, 6.33 in his last five starts.
— Reds are 14-5 in his starts.
— under 13-6
— allowed run in first inning: 8-19
— record in first 5 innings: 10-5-4
— He gave up 2 runs in 5.2 IP in August 11 start at Pittsburgh.
— Reds lost three of last four games.
— Cincinnati is 37-41 at home.
— over 4-1 last five home games
— scored run in first inning: 46-154
— record in first 5 innings: 61-59-34
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 9-2-x
Atlanta (98-55) @ Washington (68-86)
— Morton is 0-2, 7.36 in his last three starts.
— Braves are 5-2 in his last seven starts.
— under 11-3 last 14 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 8-29
— record in first 5 innings: 15-13-1
— He is 6-6, 4.75 in 15 starts vs Washington.
— Atlanta is 2-5 since they clinched NL East.
— Braves are 50-28 on the road.
— over 14-4-1 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 60-153
— record in first 5 innings: 88-45-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-5.1-3
— Corbin is 1-1, 5.94 in his last three starts.
— Washington is 6-3 in his last nine starts.
— under 3-1 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 11-30
— record in first 5 innings: 11-16-4
— He is 6-11, 4.32 in 20 starts vs Atlanta.
— Nationals are 7-17 in their last 24 games.
— They’re 33-45 at home.
— under 7-4 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 51-154
— record in first 5 innings: 58-80-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-4-6.1
NY Mets (71-82) @ Philadelphia (84-69)
— Megill is 1-0, 2.95 in his last four starts.
— Mets are 4-10 in his last 14 starts
— under 4-0-1 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 8-23
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 10-12-1
— He is 2-1, 2.40 in three starts vs Philadelphia.
— Mets are 6-4 in their last ten games.
— Mets are 32-46 on the road.
— over 3-2 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 33-151
— record in first 5 innings: 67-64-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-3-4
— Walker is 2-1, 6.55 in his last six starts.
— Phillies are 17-6 in his last 23 starts.
— over 5-1-1 last seven starts
— allowed run in first inning: 12-29
— record in first 5 innings: 13-12-4
— He is 1-1, 3.60 in two starts vs New York TY.
— Phillies are 5-2 in their last seven games.
— Phillies are 44-31 at home.
— over 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 49-153
— record in first 5 innings: 68-67-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-2.1
St Louis (67-86) @ San Diego (75-78)
— Hudson is 1-1, 6.75 in his last four starts.
— Cardinals are 7-3 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 0-10
— record in first 5 innings: 7-3
— He is 1-1, 2.08 in two starts vs San Diego.
— Cardinals are 2-5 in their last seven games.
— Cardinals are 34-41 on the road.
— over 3-2 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 48-152
— record in first 5 innings: 66-64-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-4-4
— Waldron is 1-3, 5.85 in four starts.
— San Diego is 1-3 in his starts.
— over 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-4
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3
— He hasn’t pitched against St Louis.
— Padres won eight of last nine games.
— San Diego is 41-36 at home.
— over 16-9-1 last 26 games
— scored run in first inning: 54-153
— record in first 5 innings: 71-65-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-3
San Francisco (76-76) @ Los Angeles (93-58)
— bullpen game
— Giants lost seven of last nine games.
— San Francisco is 33-44 on road.
— over 10-3 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 44-152
— record in first 5 innings: 61-66-25
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-2-2.2
— Dodgers haven’t named a starter
— Dodgers are 7-2 in their last nine games.
— Dodgers are 50-27 at home.
— over 18-8-2 last 28 games
— scored run in first inning: 62-152
— record in first 5 innings: 77-58-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4.1
American League
Toronto (85-68) @ Tampa Bay (94-60)
— Bassitt is 2-2, 3.18 in his last five starts.
— Blue Jays are 8-5 in his road starts
— under 4-1-1 last six starts
— allowed run in first inning: 8-31
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 12-14-5
— He is 0-2, 2.45 in three starts vs Tampa Bay.
— Toronto won five of its last six games.
— Blue Jays are 44-34 on road.
— under 4-1-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 36-153
— record in first 5 innings: 63-59-31
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-2.1
— Glasnow is 2-2, 5.48 in his last four starts.
— Tampa Bay is 6-3 in his last nine starts.
— under 8-4 last 12 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 2-19
— record in first 5 innings: 11-6-2
— He is 0-3, 6.88 in eight starts vs Toronto.
— Tampa Bay is 21-10 in its last 31 games.
— Rays are 52-26 at home.
— over 8-4-1 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 56-153
— record in first 5 innings: 80-53-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-6-4
Baltimore (95-58) @ Cleveland (73-81)
— Kremer is 2-0, 2.42 in his last five starts.
— Orioles are 15-2 in his last 17 starts.
— over 3-0-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 12-30
— record in first 5 innings: 17-8-5
— He is 0-2, 5.59 in two starts vs Cleveland.
— Orioles won four of their last six games.
— Baltimore is 50-28 on road.
— over 19-10-3 last 32 games
— scored run in first inning: 40-152
— record in first 5 innings: 72-55-26
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-2-3
— Bieber is 0-3, 5.23 in his last five starts.
— His last start was July 9th.
— Guardians are 5-4 in his home starts.
— under 12-6-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-19
— record in first 5 innings: 10-4-5
— He is 3-1, 3.09 in five starts vs Baltimore.
— Guardians lost three of last four games.
— Cleveland is 40-36 at home.
— over 6-4 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 42-153
— record in first 5 innings: 62-65-26
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-2.2-6
White Sox (58-95) @ Boston (75-78)
— Toussaint is 2-1, 7.27 in his last four starts.
— White Sox are 6-8 in his starts.
— under 9-4-1
— allowed run in first inning: 5-14
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 4-9-1
— He gave up 3 runs in 4.2 IP, in his one start vs Boston.
— Chicago is 11-26 in its last 37 games.
— White Sox are 28-50 on road.
— under 8-5 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 41-153
— record in first 5 innings: 56-79-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-7-x
— Sale is 1-1, 5.04 in his last four starts.
— Red Sox are 11-7 in his starts.
— over 5-1 last six starts
— allowed run in first inning: 3-18
— record in first 5 innings: 8-6-4
— He is 2-1, 3.96 in four starts vs Chicago.
— He pitched for the White Sox from 2010-16.
— Red Sox are 6-15 in their last 21 games.
— Boston is 38-38 at home.
— over 23-8-1 last 33 games
— scored run in first inning: 50-153
— record in first 5 innings: 58-74-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-5-x
Seattle (84-68) @ Texas (84-68)
— Miller is 0-1, 4.26 in his last five starts.
— Mariners are 5-5 in his road starts.
— over 4-0-1 last five starts
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— allowed run in first inning: 4-23
— record in first 5 innings: 12-7-4
— He gave up 7 runs in 2.1 IP June 4th at Texas.
— Seattle won its last three games.
— Mariners are 43-35 on the road.
— over 10-6-2 last 18 games
— scored run in first inning: 46-152
— record in first 5 innings: 75-53-24
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-2
— Dunning is 2-2, 4.74 in his last four starts.
— Texas is 1-5 in his last six starts.
— over 3-1 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 8-23
— record in first 5 innings: 11-10-2
— He is 2-1, 4.02 in six starts vs Seattle.
— Texas lost four of its last six games.
— Rangers are 47-31 at home.
— over 21-6 last 27 games
— scored run in first inning: 44-152
— record in first 5 innings: 82-49-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-6.1-x
Kansas City (51-102) @ Houston (85-68)
— bullpen game
— Royals won seven of last eight games.
— Royals are 20-55 on the road.
— under 7-4 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 45-153
— record in first 5 innings: 49-86-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-5.1-x
— Valdez is 3-1, 3.00 in his last four starts.
— Houston is 14-8 in his last 22 starts.
— over 7-5 last 12 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-29
— record in first 5 innings: 14-9-6
— He is 2-1, 3.80 in three starts vs Kansas City.
— Astros are 3-6 in their last nine games.
— Houston is 39-39 at home.
— under 6-3 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 53-153
— record in first 5 innings: 72-60-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-4-x
LA Angels (69-84) @ Minnesota (81-72)
— bullpen game
— Angels are 6-17 in their last 23 games.
— Angels are 34-44 on road.
— over 7-2 last nine road games
— scored run in first inning: 41-153
— record in first 5 innings: 58-70-26
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5-3
— Lopez is 1-1, 2.84 in his last three starts.
— Twins are 8-4 in his home starts.
— over 12-7-1 last 20 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 7-30
— record in first 5 innings: 14-12-4
— He gave up 2 runs in 6 IP, in his one start vs Anaheim.
— Twins are 6-3 in their last nine games.
— Minnesota is 43-32 at home.
— under 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 41-153
— record in first 5 innings: 65-64-24
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-4
Detroit (72-82) @ Oakland (46-107)
— Gipson-Long is 1-0, 2.53 in two starts.
— Detroit won both of his starts.
— under 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 2-0
— He hasn’t pitched against Oakland.
— Detroit is 11-7 in its last 18 games.
— Tigers are 40-38 on road
— under 24-14 last 38 games
— scored run in first inning: 42-152
— record in first 5 innings: 60-69-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 8.2-3-2
— Waldichuk is 3-8, 5.40 in 33 games (20 starts)
— sometimes he starts, sometimes he’s a bulk guy.
— He gave up 2 runs in 4.1 IP, in a relief stint vs Detroit.
— A’s lost their last eight games.
— Oakland is 24-54 at home.
— over 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 39-153
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 43-86-24
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4.1-4
Interleague games
Arizona (81-72) @ Bronx (77-76)
— Pfaadt is 2-2, 5.21 in his last four starts.
— Arizona lost his last four road starts.
— under 11-3-2
— allowed run in first inning: 4-16
— record in first 5 innings: 2-9-5
— He hasn’t pitched against New York.
— Arizona won its last five games.
— Arizona is 38-37 on road.
— over 6-1-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 53-152
— record in first 5 innings: 64-59-29
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-2.1
— Weaver is 2-5, 6.77 in 23 starts for three teams TY.
— New York is 1-0 in his starts.
— under 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-1
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0
— He pitched for Arizona from 2019-22.
— He is 0-1, 5.29 in three starts vs Arizona.
— New York lost three of last four games.
— Bronx is 40-38 at home.
— under 14-7-2 last 23 games
— scored run in first inning: 41-153
— record in first 5 innings: 66-60-27
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-1
Armadillo's Write-Up
Friday, September 22
National League
Colorado (56-96) @ Cubs (79-74)
— bullpen game
— Colorado lost its last four games.
— Colorado is 22-56 on road.
— under 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 44-153
— record in first 5 innings: 61-75-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-1.2-x
— Taillon is 0-4, 7.47 in his last seven starts.
— Cubs are 4-9 in his home starts
— under 7-3 last ten
— allowed run in first inning: 8-27
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 10-13-4
— He is 2-1, 2.37 in three starts vs Colorado.
— Cubs lost seven of their last eight games.
— Chicago is 42-36 at home.
— over 5-1 last six games.
— scored run in first inning: 44-153
— record in first 5 innings: 69-61-23
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-6-3
Milwaukee (87-66) @ Miami (79-74)
— Burnes is 0-2, 3.04 in his last four starts.
— Brewers are 4-6 in his last ten starts
— under 9-3 last 12 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 9-30
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 10-13-7
— He is 1-1, 2.38 in three starts vs Miami.
— Brewers are 22-9 in last 31 games.
— Milwaukee is 42-36 on road.
— under 8-4 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 46-153
— record in first 5 innings: 67-61-25
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-3-3
— bullpen game
— Miami is 5-3 in its last eight games.
— Marlins are 44-34 at home.
— over 7-2 last nine home games.
— scored run in first inning: 36-153
— record in first 5 innings: 63-65-25
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3-6
Pittsburgh (72-81) @ Cincinnati (79-75)
— Ortiz is 1-1, 3.94 in his last three starts.
— Pirates are 6-8 in his starts
— under 3-0 last three starts
— allowed run in first inning: 7-14
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 3-9-2
— He threw 5.2 scoreless IP in his one start vs Cincinnati.
— Pirates are 14-8 in their last 22 games.
— Pittsburgh is 34-41 on road.
— over 3-0 last three games
— scored run in first inning: 39-153
— record in first 5 innings: 58-75-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3.1-3
— Abbott is 0-2, 6.33 in his last five starts.
— Reds are 14-5 in his starts.
— under 13-6
— allowed run in first inning: 8-19
— record in first 5 innings: 10-5-4
— He gave up 2 runs in 5.2 IP in August 11 start at Pittsburgh.
— Reds lost three of last four games.
— Cincinnati is 37-41 at home.
— over 4-1 last five home games
— scored run in first inning: 46-154
— record in first 5 innings: 61-59-34
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 9-2-x
Atlanta (98-55) @ Washington (68-86)
— Morton is 0-2, 7.36 in his last three starts.
— Braves are 5-2 in his last seven starts.
— under 11-3 last 14 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 8-29
— record in first 5 innings: 15-13-1
— He is 6-6, 4.75 in 15 starts vs Washington.
— Atlanta is 2-5 since they clinched NL East.
— Braves are 50-28 on the road.
— over 14-4-1 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 60-153
— record in first 5 innings: 88-45-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-5.1-3
— Corbin is 1-1, 5.94 in his last three starts.
— Washington is 6-3 in his last nine starts.
— under 3-1 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 11-30
— record in first 5 innings: 11-16-4
— He is 6-11, 4.32 in 20 starts vs Atlanta.
— Nationals are 7-17 in their last 24 games.
— They’re 33-45 at home.
— under 7-4 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 51-154
— record in first 5 innings: 58-80-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-4-6.1
NY Mets (71-82) @ Philadelphia (84-69)
— Megill is 1-0, 2.95 in his last four starts.
— Mets are 4-10 in his last 14 starts
— under 4-0-1 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 8-23
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 10-12-1
— He is 2-1, 2.40 in three starts vs Philadelphia.
— Mets are 6-4 in their last ten games.
— Mets are 32-46 on the road.
— over 3-2 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 33-151
— record in first 5 innings: 67-64-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-3-4
— Walker is 2-1, 6.55 in his last six starts.
— Phillies are 17-6 in his last 23 starts.
— over 5-1-1 last seven starts
— allowed run in first inning: 12-29
— record in first 5 innings: 13-12-4
— He is 1-1, 3.60 in two starts vs New York TY.
— Phillies are 5-2 in their last seven games.
— Phillies are 44-31 at home.
— over 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 49-153
— record in first 5 innings: 68-67-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-2.1
St Louis (67-86) @ San Diego (75-78)
— Hudson is 1-1, 6.75 in his last four starts.
— Cardinals are 7-3 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 0-10
— record in first 5 innings: 7-3
— He is 1-1, 2.08 in two starts vs San Diego.
— Cardinals are 2-5 in their last seven games.
— Cardinals are 34-41 on the road.
— over 3-2 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 48-152
— record in first 5 innings: 66-64-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-4-4
— Waldron is 1-3, 5.85 in four starts.
— San Diego is 1-3 in his starts.
— over 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-4
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3
— He hasn’t pitched against St Louis.
— Padres won eight of last nine games.
— San Diego is 41-36 at home.
— over 16-9-1 last 26 games
— scored run in first inning: 54-153
— record in first 5 innings: 71-65-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-3
San Francisco (76-76) @ Los Angeles (93-58)
— bullpen game
— Giants lost seven of last nine games.
— San Francisco is 33-44 on road.
— over 10-3 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 44-152
— record in first 5 innings: 61-66-25
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-2-2.2
— Dodgers haven’t named a starter
— Dodgers are 7-2 in their last nine games.
— Dodgers are 50-27 at home.
— over 18-8-2 last 28 games
— scored run in first inning: 62-152
— record in first 5 innings: 77-58-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4.1
American League
Toronto (85-68) @ Tampa Bay (94-60)
— Bassitt is 2-2, 3.18 in his last five starts.
— Blue Jays are 8-5 in his road starts
— under 4-1-1 last six starts
— allowed run in first inning: 8-31
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 12-14-5
— He is 0-2, 2.45 in three starts vs Tampa Bay.
— Toronto won five of its last six games.
— Blue Jays are 44-34 on road.
— under 4-1-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 36-153
— record in first 5 innings: 63-59-31
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-2.1
— Glasnow is 2-2, 5.48 in his last four starts.
— Tampa Bay is 6-3 in his last nine starts.
— under 8-4 last 12 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 2-19
— record in first 5 innings: 11-6-2
— He is 0-3, 6.88 in eight starts vs Toronto.
— Tampa Bay is 21-10 in its last 31 games.
— Rays are 52-26 at home.
— over 8-4-1 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 56-153
— record in first 5 innings: 80-53-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-6-4
Baltimore (95-58) @ Cleveland (73-81)
— Kremer is 2-0, 2.42 in his last five starts.
— Orioles are 15-2 in his last 17 starts.
— over 3-0-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 12-30
— record in first 5 innings: 17-8-5
— He is 0-2, 5.59 in two starts vs Cleveland.
— Orioles won four of their last six games.
— Baltimore is 50-28 on road.
— over 19-10-3 last 32 games
— scored run in first inning: 40-152
— record in first 5 innings: 72-55-26
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-2-3
— Bieber is 0-3, 5.23 in his last five starts.
— His last start was July 9th.
— Guardians are 5-4 in his home starts.
— under 12-6-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-19
— record in first 5 innings: 10-4-5
— He is 3-1, 3.09 in five starts vs Baltimore.
— Guardians lost three of last four games.
— Cleveland is 40-36 at home.
— over 6-4 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 42-153
— record in first 5 innings: 62-65-26
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-2.2-6
White Sox (58-95) @ Boston (75-78)
— Toussaint is 2-1, 7.27 in his last four starts.
— White Sox are 6-8 in his starts.
— under 9-4-1
— allowed run in first inning: 5-14
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 4-9-1
— He gave up 3 runs in 4.2 IP, in his one start vs Boston.
— Chicago is 11-26 in its last 37 games.
— White Sox are 28-50 on road.
— under 8-5 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 41-153
— record in first 5 innings: 56-79-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-7-x
— Sale is 1-1, 5.04 in his last four starts.
— Red Sox are 11-7 in his starts.
— over 5-1 last six starts
— allowed run in first inning: 3-18
— record in first 5 innings: 8-6-4
— He is 2-1, 3.96 in four starts vs Chicago.
— He pitched for the White Sox from 2010-16.
— Red Sox are 6-15 in their last 21 games.
— Boston is 38-38 at home.
— over 23-8-1 last 33 games
— scored run in first inning: 50-153
— record in first 5 innings: 58-74-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-5-x
Seattle (84-68) @ Texas (84-68)
— Miller is 0-1, 4.26 in his last five starts.
— Mariners are 5-5 in his road starts.
— over 4-0-1 last five starts
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— allowed run in first inning: 4-23
— record in first 5 innings: 12-7-4
— He gave up 7 runs in 2.1 IP June 4th at Texas.
— Seattle won its last three games.
— Mariners are 43-35 on the road.
— over 10-6-2 last 18 games
— scored run in first inning: 46-152
— record in first 5 innings: 75-53-24
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-2
— Dunning is 2-2, 4.74 in his last four starts.
— Texas is 1-5 in his last six starts.
— over 3-1 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 8-23
— record in first 5 innings: 11-10-2
— He is 2-1, 4.02 in six starts vs Seattle.
— Texas lost four of its last six games.
— Rangers are 47-31 at home.
— over 21-6 last 27 games
— scored run in first inning: 44-152
— record in first 5 innings: 82-49-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-6.1-x
Kansas City (51-102) @ Houston (85-68)
— bullpen game
— Royals won seven of last eight games.
— Royals are 20-55 on the road.
— under 7-4 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 45-153
— record in first 5 innings: 49-86-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-5.1-x
— Valdez is 3-1, 3.00 in his last four starts.
— Houston is 14-8 in his last 22 starts.
— over 7-5 last 12 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-29
— record in first 5 innings: 14-9-6
— He is 2-1, 3.80 in three starts vs Kansas City.
— Astros are 3-6 in their last nine games.
— Houston is 39-39 at home.
— under 6-3 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 53-153
— record in first 5 innings: 72-60-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-4-x
LA Angels (69-84) @ Minnesota (81-72)
— bullpen game
— Angels are 6-17 in their last 23 games.
— Angels are 34-44 on road.
— over 7-2 last nine road games
— scored run in first inning: 41-153
— record in first 5 innings: 58-70-26
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5-3
— Lopez is 1-1, 2.84 in his last three starts.
— Twins are 8-4 in his home starts.
— over 12-7-1 last 20 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 7-30
— record in first 5 innings: 14-12-4
— He gave up 2 runs in 6 IP, in his one start vs Anaheim.
— Twins are 6-3 in their last nine games.
— Minnesota is 43-32 at home.
— under 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 41-153
— record in first 5 innings: 65-64-24
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-4
Detroit (72-82) @ Oakland (46-107)
— Gipson-Long is 1-0, 2.53 in two starts.
— Detroit won both of his starts.
— under 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 2-0
— He hasn’t pitched against Oakland.
— Detroit is 11-7 in its last 18 games.
— Tigers are 40-38 on road
— under 24-14 last 38 games
— scored run in first inning: 42-152
— record in first 5 innings: 60-69-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 8.2-3-2
— Waldichuk is 3-8, 5.40 in 33 games (20 starts)
— sometimes he starts, sometimes he’s a bulk guy.
— He gave up 2 runs in 4.1 IP, in a relief stint vs Detroit.
— A’s lost their last eight games.
— Oakland is 24-54 at home.
— over 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 39-153
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 43-86-24
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4.1-4
Interleague games
Arizona (81-72) @ Bronx (77-76)
— Pfaadt is 2-2, 5.21 in his last four starts.
— Arizona lost his last four road starts.
— under 11-3-2
— allowed run in first inning: 4-16
— record in first 5 innings: 2-9-5
— He hasn’t pitched against New York.
— Arizona won its last five games.
— Arizona is 38-37 on road.
— over 6-1-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 53-152
— record in first 5 innings: 64-59-29
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-2.1
— Weaver is 2-5, 6.77 in 23 starts for three teams TY.
— New York is 1-0 in his starts.
— under 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-1
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0
— He pitched for Arizona from 2019-22.
— He is 0-1, 5.29 in three starts vs Arizona.
— New York lost three of last four games.
— Bronx is 40-38 at home.
— under 14-7-2 last 23 games
— scored run in first inning: 41-153
— record in first 5 innings: 66-60-27
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-1
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT at CIN | 06:40 PM | PIT +151 O 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| MIL at MIA | 06:40 PM | MIA +130 U 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| TOR at TB | 06:40 PM | TOR +138 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| ARI at NYY | 07:05 PM | ARI -112 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| ATL at WAS | 07:05 PM | WAS +219 U 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| NYM at PHI | 07:05 PM | PHI -155 O 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| BAL at CLE | 07:10 PM | BAL -110 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| CHW at BOS | 07:10 PM | BOS -197 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| SEA at TEX | 08:05 PM | TEX -115 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| KC at HOU | 08:10 PM | KC +193 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| LAA at MIN | 08:10 PM | LAA +223 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| DET at OAK | 09:40 PM | OAK +125 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| STL at SD | 09:40 PM | SD -151 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| SF at LAD | 10:10 PM | LAD -162 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
Completed Picks
Past Completed Picks| Date | W-L-T | % | Units | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22/2023 | 15-12-1 | 55.55% | +1815 | Detail |
| 09/21/2023 | 8-8-1 | 50.00% | -310 | Detail |
| 09/20/2023 | 16-14-0 | 53.33% | -855 | Detail |
| 09/19/2023 | 17-12-1 | 58.33% | +2465 | Detail |
| 09/18/2023 | 11-10-1 | 52.27% | -290 | Detail |
| 09/17/2023 | 13-17-0 | 43.33% | -2095 | Detail |
| 09/16/2023 | 15-14-1 | 51.67% | -420 | Detail |
| 09/15/2023 | 14-15-1 | 48.33% | -1445 | Detail |
| 09/14/2023 | 6-6-0 | 50.00% | +0 | Detail |
| 09/13/2023 | 16-10-2 | 60.71% | +2910 | Detail |
| 09/12/2023 | 10-9-1 | 52.50% | +985 | Detail |
| 09/11/2023 | 11-9-0 | 55.00% | +835 | Detail |
| 09/10/2023 | 12-16-2 | 43.33% | -2800 | Detail |
| 09/09/2023 | 15-15-0 | 50.00% | -1435 | Detail |
| 09/08/2023 | 15-12-1 | 55.36% | +1375 | Detail |
| 09/04/2023 | 5-16-1 | 25.00% | -6740 | Detail |
| 09/03/2023 | 9-19-2 | 33.33% | -5950 | Detail |
| 09/02/2023 | 15-14-1 | 51.67% | -645 | Detail |
| 09/01/2023 | 10-18-0 | 35.71% | -5860 | Detail |
| 08/31/2023 | 7-1-0 | 87.50% | +3050 | Detail |
| 09/12/2023 | 10-9-1 | 52.50% | +985 | Detail |
| 09/11/2023 | 11-9-0 | 55.00% | +835 | Detail |
| 09/10/2023 | 12-16-2 | 43.33% | -2800 | Detail |
| 09/09/2023 | 15-15-0 | 50.00% | -1435 | Detail |
| 09/08/2023 | 15-12-1 | 55.36% | +1375 | Detail |
| 09/04/2023 | 5-16-1 | 25.00% | -6740 | Detail |
| 09/03/2023 | 9-19-2 | 33.33% | -5950 | Detail |
| 09/02/2023 | 15-14-1 | 51.67% | -645 | Detail |
| 09/01/2023 | 10-18-0 | 35.71% | -5860 | Detail |
SEPT'S MLB BEST BETS !
09/22/2023..............................12 - 9...........................57.14.............................+ 21.75
09/21/2023...............................6 - 7 ...........................46.15%..........................-4.30
09/20/2023..............................12 - 11 .........................52.17%..........................- 6.65
09/19/2023..............................8 - 10 - 1........................44.44%..........................- 4.35
09/18/2023...............................10- 7 -1........................58.82%..........................+ 15.75
09/17/2023...............................11 - 13..........................45.83%..........................- 5.05
09/16/2023................................8 - 9.............................47.05%...........................- 6.80
09/15/2023................................9 - 13- 1........................40.90%...........................- 20.60
09/14/2023................................6 - 5.............................54.54%...........................+ 5.30
09/13/2023...............................14 - 8 - 2........................63.63%...........................+ 33.85
09/12/2023................................7 - 8 - 1.........................46.66%...........................+ 1.15
09/11/2023................................9 - 6..............................60.00%.........................+ 16.55
09/10/2023................................7 - 15 - 1........................31,81%............................- 47.50
09/09/2023................................8 - 12............................40.00%..........................- 31.70
09/08/2023...............................14 - 8 - 1.........................63.63%............................+ 31.00
09/04/2023................................5 - 10.............................33.33%..........................- 31.05
09/03/2023...............................5 - 16 - 1.........................23.80%...........................- 61.35
09/02/2023...............................12 - 9 - 1.........................57.14%...........................+ 15.95
09/01/2023................................7 - 14.............................33.33%...........................- 39.50
TOTALS...................... ...........170 - 190 - 9.......................47.22%..........................- 117.55
09/22/2023..............................12 - 9...........................57.14.............................+ 21.75
09/21/2023...............................6 - 7 ...........................46.15%..........................-4.30
09/20/2023..............................12 - 11 .........................52.17%..........................- 6.65
09/19/2023..............................8 - 10 - 1........................44.44%..........................- 4.35
09/18/2023...............................10- 7 -1........................58.82%..........................+ 15.75
09/17/2023...............................11 - 13..........................45.83%..........................- 5.05
09/16/2023................................8 - 9.............................47.05%...........................- 6.80
09/15/2023................................9 - 13- 1........................40.90%...........................- 20.60
09/14/2023................................6 - 5.............................54.54%...........................+ 5.30
09/13/2023...............................14 - 8 - 2........................63.63%...........................+ 33.85
09/12/2023................................7 - 8 - 1.........................46.66%...........................+ 1.15
09/11/2023................................9 - 6..............................60.00%.........................+ 16.55
09/10/2023................................7 - 15 - 1........................31,81%............................- 47.50
09/09/2023................................8 - 12............................40.00%..........................- 31.70
09/08/2023...............................14 - 8 - 1.........................63.63%............................+ 31.00
09/04/2023................................5 - 10.............................33.33%..........................- 31.05
09/03/2023...............................5 - 16 - 1.........................23.80%...........................- 61.35
09/02/2023...............................12 - 9 - 1.........................57.14%...........................+ 15.95
09/01/2023................................7 - 14.............................33.33%...........................- 39.50
TOTALS...................... ...........170 - 190 - 9.......................47.22%..........................- 117.55
Saturday’s 6-pack:
Most home runs leading off a game in MLB history:
81— Rickey Henderson
57— George Springer
54— Alfonso Soriano
53— Craig Biggio
48— Ian Kinsler
48— Mookie Betts
Quote of the Day
“It’s elite company, that’s for sure. I’m just glad I got a front-row seat to watch it.”
Braves’ manager Brian Snitker, on Ronald Acuna’s season
Saturday’s quiz
Who was the first major leaguer to hit 40+ home runs and steal 40+ bases in the same season?
Friday’s quiz
49ers QB Brock Purdy played his college football at Iowa State.
Thursday’s quiz
El Paso, TX hosts the Sun Bowl every December.
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— Brewers 16, Marlins 1— Milwaukee scored 12 runs in the second inning, clinching their fifth playoff spot in six years.
Christian Yelich hit two homers and a double, knocked in five runs.
— Phillies 5, Mets 4 (10)— Alec Bohm had the walk-off single in the 10th inning, after the Mets tied the game in the ninth, on a Brett Baty home run.
Mets are only fourth team ever to finish under .500, the season after they won 100+ games.
— Rangers 8, Mariners 5— Rookie Evan Carter hit a 3-run homer as Texas takes over first place in the AL West.
— Royals 7, Astros 5— Houston is 3-7 in its last ten games; Kansas City has won eight of its last nine games— they’re 52-102 but still competing.
Astros are hanging on by a thread to the last playoff spot in the AL.
— New York 7, Arizona 1— Aaron Judge hit three homers, knocked in six runs.
— Padres 4, Cardinals 2— San Diego has won eight games in a row; they’re not totally out of the playoff picture yet.
Manny Machado hit two home runs for the Padres.
— Word of the Day: Annihilate— totally destroy or obliterate.
— Football Trend of the Day: Last two years, Tennessee Titans are 12-5 ATS coming off a win.
— NC State 24, Virginia 21
State QB Armstrong played four years at Virginia; he returned Friday and got a win.
Wolfpack kicked a 33-yard FG after two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties on Virginia gave NC State excellent field position.
— Wisconsin 38, Purdue 17
Badgers led 21-3 at halftime.
Wisconsin converted 12-18 third down plays.
— Boise State 34, San Diego State 31
Aztecs lost a fumble on the 1-yard line on their first possession, missed a 40-yard FG when game was 17-17.
— Air Force 45, San Jose State 20
Air Force outscored the Spartans 28-0 in the second half.
Flyboys ran the football for 403 yards.
— Seven starters are out for the Ravens this week; they host the Colts, who 40 years ago called Baltimore home. Rookie QB Richardson is out for the Colts; Gardner Minshew gets the nod under center.
— Andy Dalton will start at QB for Carolina when they visit the Seahawks Sunday; two of the three rookie QB’s who started in Week 1 are hurt already, and Houston QB Stroud has been put on an “arm management program” which probably means he has a sore arm already.
Most home runs leading off a game in MLB history:
81— Rickey Henderson
57— George Springer
54— Alfonso Soriano
53— Craig Biggio
48— Ian Kinsler
48— Mookie Betts
Quote of the Day
“It’s elite company, that’s for sure. I’m just glad I got a front-row seat to watch it.”
Braves’ manager Brian Snitker, on Ronald Acuna’s season
Saturday’s quiz
Who was the first major leaguer to hit 40+ home runs and steal 40+ bases in the same season?
Friday’s quiz
49ers QB Brock Purdy played his college football at Iowa State.
Thursday’s quiz
El Paso, TX hosts the Sun Bowl every December.
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Saturday’s Den: Wrapping up a busy Friday…….
— Braves 9, Nationals 6— Ronald Acuna is the first player ever to hit 40+ home runs, steal 60+ bases in the same season.— Brewers 16, Marlins 1— Milwaukee scored 12 runs in the second inning, clinching their fifth playoff spot in six years.
Christian Yelich hit two homers and a double, knocked in five runs.
— Phillies 5, Mets 4 (10)— Alec Bohm had the walk-off single in the 10th inning, after the Mets tied the game in the ninth, on a Brett Baty home run.
Mets are only fourth team ever to finish under .500, the season after they won 100+ games.
— Rangers 8, Mariners 5— Rookie Evan Carter hit a 3-run homer as Texas takes over first place in the AL West.
— Royals 7, Astros 5— Houston is 3-7 in its last ten games; Kansas City has won eight of its last nine games— they’re 52-102 but still competing.
Astros are hanging on by a thread to the last playoff spot in the AL.
— New York 7, Arizona 1— Aaron Judge hit three homers, knocked in six runs.
— Padres 4, Cardinals 2— San Diego has won eight games in a row; they’re not totally out of the playoff picture yet.
Manny Machado hit two home runs for the Padres.
— Word of the Day: Annihilate— totally destroy or obliterate.
— Football Trend of the Day: Last two years, Tennessee Titans are 12-5 ATS coming off a win.
— NC State 24, Virginia 21
State QB Armstrong played four years at Virginia; he returned Friday and got a win.
Wolfpack kicked a 33-yard FG after two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties on Virginia gave NC State excellent field position.
— Wisconsin 38, Purdue 17
Badgers led 21-3 at halftime.
Wisconsin converted 12-18 third down plays.
— Boise State 34, San Diego State 31
Aztecs lost a fumble on the 1-yard line on their first possession, missed a 40-yard FG when game was 17-17.
— Air Force 45, San Jose State 20
Air Force outscored the Spartans 28-0 in the second half.
Flyboys ran the football for 403 yards.
— Seven starters are out for the Ravens this week; they host the Colts, who 40 years ago called Baltimore home. Rookie QB Richardson is out for the Colts; Gardner Minshew gets the nod under center.
— Andy Dalton will start at QB for Carolina when they visit the Seahawks Sunday; two of the three rookie QB’s who started in Week 1 are hurt already, and Houston QB Stroud has been put on an “arm management program” which probably means he has a sore arm already.
ARIZONA is 9-17 SU (-15 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season in the current season.
MINNESOTA is 21-54 SU (-38.4 Units) after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 7-1 SU (5.9 Units) in home games after having lost 6 or 7 of their last 8 games in the current season.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-14 SU (12.6 Units) in home games when playing on Saturday in the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 11-1 Over (9.9 Units) in home games against AL Central opponents in the current season.
MILWAUKEE is 54-83 SU (-37.3 Units) against left-handed starters in the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 60-41 SU (14.9 Units) in home games against division opponents in the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX is 24-37 SU (-16.7 Units) in road games when the total is 9 to 9.5 in the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 44-17 SU (25.3 Units) as an underdog of +100 to +150 in the current season.
CINCINNATI is 18-6 SU (11.4 Units) when playing on Saturday in the current season.
SEATTLE is 17-6 SU (10.4 Units) in road games against division opponents in the current season.
KANSAS CITY is 75-101 SU (-36.1 Units) in road games against right-handed starters in the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 29-15 Under (12.5 Units) in home games against NL Central opponents in the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 18-6 SU (11.4 Units) in home games after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the current season.
MINNESOTA is 21-54 SU (-38.4 Units) after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 7-1 SU (5.9 Units) in home games after having lost 6 or 7 of their last 8 games in the current season.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-14 SU (12.6 Units) in home games when playing on Saturday in the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 11-1 Over (9.9 Units) in home games against AL Central opponents in the current season.
MILWAUKEE is 54-83 SU (-37.3 Units) against left-handed starters in the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 60-41 SU (14.9 Units) in home games against division opponents in the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX is 24-37 SU (-16.7 Units) in road games when the total is 9 to 9.5 in the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 44-17 SU (25.3 Units) as an underdog of +100 to +150 in the current season.
CINCINNATI is 18-6 SU (11.4 Units) when playing on Saturday in the current season.
SEATTLE is 17-6 SU (10.4 Units) in road games against division opponents in the current season.
KANSAS CITY is 75-101 SU (-36.1 Units) in road games against right-handed starters in the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 29-15 Under (12.5 Units) in home games against NL Central opponents in the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 18-6 SU (11.4 Units) in home games after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the current season.
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Armadillo's Write-Up
Saturday, September 23
National League
Colorado (56-97) @ Cubs (80-74)
— Flexen is 0-3, 7.50 in his last five starts.
— Cubs are 3-7 in his starts
— over 8-2
— allowed run in first inning: 3-10
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 4-5-1
— He is 0-1, 9.26 in two starts vs Chicago
— Colorado lost its last five games.
— Colorado is 22-57 on road.
— under 8-3 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 44-154
— record in first 5 innings: 61-76-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1.2-x-3
— Stroman is 0-2, 16.20 in his last three starts.
— His last start was July 31st.
— Cubs are 2-5 in his last seven starts
— over 5-0 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 4-23
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 12-8-3
— He is 4-2, 2.31 in six starts vs Colorado.
— Cubs lost seven of their last nine games.
— Chicago is 43-36 at home.
— over 5-2 last seven games.
— scored run in first inning: 45-154
— record in first 5 innings: 70-61-23
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-3-3
Milwaukee (88-66) @ Miami (79-75)
— Woodruff is 3-0, 1.06 in his last five starts.
— Brewers are 7-3 in his starts
— over 4-2 last six starts
— allowed run in first inning: 1-10
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 4-4-4
— He is 3-0, 1.71 in three starts vs Miami.
— Brewers are 23-9 in last 32 games.
— They clinched NL Central last night.
— Milwaukee is 43-36 on road.
— under 8-5 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 46-154
— record in first 5 innings: 68-61-25
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4
— bullpen game
— Miami is 5-4 in its last nine games.
— Marlins are 44-35 at home.
— over 8-2 last ten home games.
— scored run in first inning: 36-154
— record in first 5 innings: 63-66-25
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-6-6
Pittsburgh (73-81) @ Cincinnati (79-76)
— Pirates haven’t named a starter.
— Pirates are 15-8 in their last 23 games.
— Pittsburgh is 35-41 on road.
— over 4-0 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 39-154
— record in first 5 innings: 58-76-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-3-5.1
— Phillips is 1-0, 5.74 in three starts.
— Reds are 3-0 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Pittsburgh.
— Reds lost four of last five games.
— Cincinnati is 37-42 at home.
— over 5-1 last six home games
— scored run in first inning: 46-155
— record in first 5 innings: 62-59-34
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-x-4.2
Saturday’s Atlanta-Washington game has already been postponed (weather)
NY Mets (71-83) @ Philadelphia (85-69)
— Quintana is 2-0, 1.82 in his last four starts.
— Mets are 3-8 in his starts
— under 7-4
— allowed run in first inning: 3-11
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— record in first 5 innings: 4-5-2
— He is 0-1, 2.90 in seven starts vs Philadelphia.
— Mets are 6-5 in their last 11 games.
— Mets are 32-47 on the road.
— over 3-2-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 34-152
— record in first 5 innings: 68-64-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-3.2
— Wheeler is 3-0, 3.00 in his last five starts.
— Phillies are 6-1 in his last seven home starts.
— over 3-2 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 6-30
— record in first 5 innings: 15-11-4
— He is 4-4, 3.62 in 13 starts vs New York.
— He pitched for the Mets from 2013-19.
— Phillies are 6-2 in their last eight games.
— Phillies are 45-31 at home.
— over 5-2-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 49-154
— record in first 5 innings: 68-68-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2.1-4
St Louis (67-86) @ San Diego (75-78)
— bullpen game
— Cardinals are 2-5 in their last seven games.
— Cardinals are 34-41 on the road.
— over 3-2 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 48-152
— record in first 5 innings: 66-64-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-4-4
— bullpen game
— Padres won eight of last nine games.
— San Diego is 41-36 at home.
— over 16-9-1 last 26 games
— scored run in first inning: 54-153
— record in first 5 innings: 71-65-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-3
San Francisco (76-76) @ Los Angeles (93-58)
— bullpen game
— Giants lost seven of last nine games.
— San Francisco is 33-44 on road.
— over 10-3 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 44-152
— record in first 5 innings: 61-66-25
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-2-2.2
— Kershaw is 6-0, 1.68 in his last 11 starts.
— Dodgers are 10-2 in his last 12 starts
— under 4-2-2 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 5-22
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— record in first 5 innings: 10-9-3
— He is 3-6, 3.68 in his last 15 starts vs San Francisco.
— Dodgers are 7-2 in their last nine games.
— Dodgers are 50-27 at home.
— over 18-8-2 last 28 games
— scored run in first inning: 62-152
— record in first 5 innings: 77-58-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4.1
American League
Toronto (86-68) @ Tampa Bay (94-61)
— Ryu is 0-2, 3.05 in his last four starts.
— Blue Jays are 6-3 in his starts
— over 6-3
— allowed run in first inning: 3-9
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— record in first 5 innings: 4-2-3
— He is 0-0, 2.55 in five starts vs Tampa Bay.
— Toronto won six of its last seven games.
— Blue Jays are 45-34 on road.
— under 4-2-1 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 36-154
— record in first 5 innings: 63-60-31
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2.1-2.1
— Littell is 0-2, 3.38 in his last four starts.
— Tampa Bay is 5-8 in his starts.
— under 2-0-1 last three starts
— allowed run in first inning: 2-13
— record in first 5 innings: 6-5-2
— This is his first start vs Toronto.
— Tampa Bay is 21-11 in its last 32 games.
— Rays are 52-27 at home.
— over 9-4-1 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 57-154
— record in first 5 innings: 81-53-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-4-3.2
Baltimore (95-59) @ Cleveland (74-81)
— Means is 0-1, 3.60 in two starts.
— Orioles are 1-1 in his starts.
— over 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He is 1-2, 4.22 in three starts vs Cleveland.
— Orioles are 4-3 in their last seven games.
— Baltimore is 50-29 on road.
— over 20-10-3 last 33 games
— scored run in first inning: 41-154
— record in first 5 innings: 72-56-26
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3-5.1
— Quantrill is 1-0, 1.90 in his last four starts.
— Guardians are 2-7 in his last nine starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 7-17
— record in first 5 innings: 3-11-3
— He is 1-2, 8.82 in four starts vs Baltimore.
— Guardians lost three of last five games.
— Cleveland is 41-36 at home.
— over 7-4 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 43-154
— record in first 5 innings: 63-65-26
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-6-4
White Sox (58-97) @ Boston (77-78)
— Cease is 2-1, 5.56 in his last four starts.
— White Sox are 4-7 in his last 11 starts.
— over 7-3 last ten
— allowed run in first inning: 6-31
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— record in first 5 innings: 13-11-7
— He is 0-1, 9.98 in four starts vs Boston.
— Chicago is 11-27 in its last 38 games.
— White Sox are 28-51 on road.
— under 9-5 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 41-154
— record in first 5 innings: 56-80-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 7-x-1.2
— Pivetta is 0-2, 4.41 in his last three starts.
— Red Sox are 6-8 in his starts.
— under 5-0 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 3-14
— record in first 5 innings: 5-6-3
— He is 1-0, 2.22 in four starts vs Chicago.
— Red Sox are 7-15 in their last 22 games.
— Boston is 39-38 at home.
— over 23-9-1 last 34 games
— scored run in first inning: 50-154
— record in first 5 innings: 59-74-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-x-4
Seattle (84-69) @ Texas (85-68)
— Gilbert is 1-1, 4.50 in his last four starts.
— Mariners are 10-6 in his road starts.
— over 5-2 last seven starts
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— allowed run in first inning: 13-30
— record in first 5 innings: 17-10-3
— He is 2-1, 2.83 in eight starts vs Texas.
— Seattle won three of its last four games.
— Mariners are 43-36 on the road.
— over 11-6-2 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 46-153
— record in first 5 innings: 75-54-24
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-2-3.2
— Montgomery is 1-0, 0.64 in his last two starts.
— Texas is 3-6 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 2-9
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3-3
— He gave up 3 runs in 6.2 IP in his one start vs Seattle.
— Texas is 3-4 in its last seven games.
— Rangers are 48-31 at home.
— over 22-6 last 28 games
— scored run in first inning: 45-153
— record in first 5 innings: 83-49-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6.1-x-3.2
Kansas City (52-102) @ Houston (85-69)
— Lyles is 0-2, 7.71 in his last three starts.
— Royals are 5-24 in his starts.
— over 3-1-1 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 14-29
— record in first 5 innings: 9-17-3
— He is 2-3, 4.24 in seven starts vs Houston.
— Royals won eight of last nine games.
— Royals are 21-55 on the road.
— over 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 46-154
— record in first 5 innings: 50-86-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-x-3
— France is 2-0, 5.57 in his last four starts.
— Houston is 11-3 in his last 14 starts.
— over 6-2 last eight starts
— allowed run in first inning: 7-22
— record in first 5 innings: 10-10-2
— He gave up 5 runs in 4.1 IP vs Kansas City last week.
— Astros are 3-7 in their last ten games.
— Houston is 39-40 at home.
— under 6-4 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 54-154
— record in first 5 innings: 72-61-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-x-3.2
LA Angels (69-84) @ Minnesota (81-72)
— Rosenberg is 1-2, 5.48 in five games (2 starts)
— sometimes he starts, sometimes he’s a bulk guy.
— he hasn’t pitched against Minnesota.
— Angels are 6-18 in their last 24 games.
— Angels are 34-45 on road.
— over 8-2 last ten road games
— scored run in first inning: 41-154
— record in first 5 innings: 58-70-27
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3-4.2
— Gray is 2-1, 1.74 in his last five starts.
— Twins are 3-7 in his last ten home starts.
— over 4-2 last six starts
— allowed run in first inning: 5-30
— record in first 5 innings: 17-10-3
— He is 5-4, 3.59 in 14 starts vs Anaheim.
— Twins are 7-3 in their last ten games.
— Twins clinched AL Central last night.
— Minnesota is 44-32 at home.
— under 3-2 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 41-154
— record in first 5 innings: 65-64-25
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-3
Detroit (72-83) @ Oakland (47-107)
— Detroit hasn’t named a starter.
— Detroit is 11-8 in its last 19 games.
— Tigers are 40-39 on road
— under 24-15 last 39 games
— scored run in first inning: 42-153
— record in first 5 innings: 61-69-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2-3
— bullpen game
— A’s lost eight of last nine games.
— Oakland is 25-54 at home.
— over 5-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 40-154
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— record in first 5 innings: 43-87-24
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-4-3
Interleague games
Arizona (81-73) @ Bronx (78-76)
— Davies is 0-0, 9.00 in his last three starts.
— Arizona is 5-1 in his last six starts.
— over 8-4 last 12
— allowed run in first inning: 7-17
— record in first 5 innings: 6-9-2
— He hasn’t pitched against New York.
— Arizona won five of its last six games.
— Arizona is 38-38 on road.
— over 6-2-1 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 53-153
— record in first 5 innings: 64-60-29
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2.1-3.2
— Rodon is 1-2, 6.60 in his last three starts.
— New York is 3-9 in his starts.
— under 8-4
— allowed run in first inning: 4-12
— record in first 5 innings: 3-6-3
— He is 0-2, 5.91 in four starts vs Arizona.
— New York lost three of last five games.
— Bronx is 41-38 at home.
— under 15-7-2 last 24 games
— scored run in first inning: 41-154
— record in first 5 innings: 67-60-27
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-1-3.2
Umpires
Col-Chi— Under is 6-3 in last nine Beck games
NYM-Phil— Favorite is 14-3 in last 17 Eddings games.
Milw-Mia— Favorite is 7-3 in last 10 Miller games
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Pitt-Cin— Underdogs are 8-6 in last 14 Scheurwater games
StL-SD— Underdogs are 5-3 in last eight Bucknor games.
SF-LA— Last six Estabrook games went over the total.
LAA-Minn— Over is 10-3-1 in last 14 Fairchild games
Det-A’s— Favorite won last ten Walsh games.
Chi-Bos— Home side won four of last five Ripperger games.
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Tor-TB— Under is 15-5-1 in last 21 Kulpa games.
Balt-Clev— Underdog is 9-5 in last 14 O’Nora games.
Sea-Tex— Over is 14-4-1 in last 19 Wolf games.
KC-Hst— Underdogs are 7-6 in last 13 Little games.
Az-NY— Under is 8-2 in last ten Carapazza games.
Armadillo's Write-Up
Saturday, September 23
National League
Colorado (56-97) @ Cubs (80-74)
— Flexen is 0-3, 7.50 in his last five starts.
— Cubs are 3-7 in his starts
— over 8-2
— allowed run in first inning: 3-10
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— record in first 5 innings: 4-5-1
— He is 0-1, 9.26 in two starts vs Chicago
— Colorado lost its last five games.
— Colorado is 22-57 on road.
— under 8-3 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 44-154
— record in first 5 innings: 61-76-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1.2-x-3
— Stroman is 0-2, 16.20 in his last three starts.
— His last start was July 31st.
— Cubs are 2-5 in his last seven starts
— over 5-0 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 4-23
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— record in first 5 innings: 12-8-3
— He is 4-2, 2.31 in six starts vs Colorado.
— Cubs lost seven of their last nine games.
— Chicago is 43-36 at home.
— over 5-2 last seven games.
— scored run in first inning: 45-154
— record in first 5 innings: 70-61-23
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-3-3
Milwaukee (88-66) @ Miami (79-75)
— Woodruff is 3-0, 1.06 in his last five starts.
— Brewers are 7-3 in his starts
— over 4-2 last six starts
— allowed run in first inning: 1-10
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— record in first 5 innings: 4-4-4
— He is 3-0, 1.71 in three starts vs Miami.
— Brewers are 23-9 in last 32 games.
— They clinched NL Central last night.
— Milwaukee is 43-36 on road.
— under 8-5 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 46-154
— record in first 5 innings: 68-61-25
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4
— bullpen game
— Miami is 5-4 in its last nine games.
— Marlins are 44-35 at home.
— over 8-2 last ten home games.
— scored run in first inning: 36-154
— record in first 5 innings: 63-66-25
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-6-6
Pittsburgh (73-81) @ Cincinnati (79-76)
— Pirates haven’t named a starter.
— Pirates are 15-8 in their last 23 games.
— Pittsburgh is 35-41 on road.
— over 4-0 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 39-154
— record in first 5 innings: 58-76-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-3-5.1
— Phillips is 1-0, 5.74 in three starts.
— Reds are 3-0 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Pittsburgh.
— Reds lost four of last five games.
— Cincinnati is 37-42 at home.
— over 5-1 last six home games
— scored run in first inning: 46-155
— record in first 5 innings: 62-59-34
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-x-4.2
Saturday’s Atlanta-Washington game has already been postponed (weather)
NY Mets (71-83) @ Philadelphia (85-69)
— Quintana is 2-0, 1.82 in his last four starts.
— Mets are 3-8 in his starts
— under 7-4
— allowed run in first inning: 3-11
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— record in first 5 innings: 4-5-2
— He is 0-1, 2.90 in seven starts vs Philadelphia.
— Mets are 6-5 in their last 11 games.
— Mets are 32-47 on the road.
— over 3-2-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 34-152
— record in first 5 innings: 68-64-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-3.2
— Wheeler is 3-0, 3.00 in his last five starts.
— Phillies are 6-1 in his last seven home starts.
— over 3-2 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 6-30
— record in first 5 innings: 15-11-4
— He is 4-4, 3.62 in 13 starts vs New York.
— He pitched for the Mets from 2013-19.
— Phillies are 6-2 in their last eight games.
— Phillies are 45-31 at home.
— over 5-2-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 49-154
— record in first 5 innings: 68-68-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2.1-4
St Louis (67-86) @ San Diego (75-78)
— bullpen game
— Cardinals are 2-5 in their last seven games.
— Cardinals are 34-41 on the road.
— over 3-2 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 48-152
— record in first 5 innings: 66-64-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-4-4
— bullpen game
— Padres won eight of last nine games.
— San Diego is 41-36 at home.
— over 16-9-1 last 26 games
— scored run in first inning: 54-153
— record in first 5 innings: 71-65-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-3
San Francisco (76-76) @ Los Angeles (93-58)
— bullpen game
— Giants lost seven of last nine games.
— San Francisco is 33-44 on road.
— over 10-3 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 44-152
— record in first 5 innings: 61-66-25
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-2-2.2
— Kershaw is 6-0, 1.68 in his last 11 starts.
— Dodgers are 10-2 in his last 12 starts
— under 4-2-2 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 5-22
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— record in first 5 innings: 10-9-3
— He is 3-6, 3.68 in his last 15 starts vs San Francisco.
— Dodgers are 7-2 in their last nine games.
— Dodgers are 50-27 at home.
— over 18-8-2 last 28 games
— scored run in first inning: 62-152
— record in first 5 innings: 77-58-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4.1
American League
Toronto (86-68) @ Tampa Bay (94-61)
— Ryu is 0-2, 3.05 in his last four starts.
— Blue Jays are 6-3 in his starts
— over 6-3
— allowed run in first inning: 3-9
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— record in first 5 innings: 4-2-3
— He is 0-0, 2.55 in five starts vs Tampa Bay.
— Toronto won six of its last seven games.
— Blue Jays are 45-34 on road.
— under 4-2-1 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 36-154
— record in first 5 innings: 63-60-31
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2.1-2.1
— Littell is 0-2, 3.38 in his last four starts.
— Tampa Bay is 5-8 in his starts.
— under 2-0-1 last three starts
— allowed run in first inning: 2-13
— record in first 5 innings: 6-5-2
— This is his first start vs Toronto.
— Tampa Bay is 21-11 in its last 32 games.
— Rays are 52-27 at home.
— over 9-4-1 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 57-154
— record in first 5 innings: 81-53-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-4-3.2
Baltimore (95-59) @ Cleveland (74-81)
— Means is 0-1, 3.60 in two starts.
— Orioles are 1-1 in his starts.
— over 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He is 1-2, 4.22 in three starts vs Cleveland.
— Orioles are 4-3 in their last seven games.
— Baltimore is 50-29 on road.
— over 20-10-3 last 33 games
— scored run in first inning: 41-154
— record in first 5 innings: 72-56-26
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3-5.1
— Quantrill is 1-0, 1.90 in his last four starts.
— Guardians are 2-7 in his last nine starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 7-17
— record in first 5 innings: 3-11-3
— He is 1-2, 8.82 in four starts vs Baltimore.
— Guardians lost three of last five games.
— Cleveland is 41-36 at home.
— over 7-4 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 43-154
— record in first 5 innings: 63-65-26
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-6-4
White Sox (58-97) @ Boston (77-78)
— Cease is 2-1, 5.56 in his last four starts.
— White Sox are 4-7 in his last 11 starts.
— over 7-3 last ten
— allowed run in first inning: 6-31
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— record in first 5 innings: 13-11-7
— He is 0-1, 9.98 in four starts vs Boston.
— Chicago is 11-27 in its last 38 games.
— White Sox are 28-51 on road.
— under 9-5 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 41-154
— record in first 5 innings: 56-80-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 7-x-1.2
— Pivetta is 0-2, 4.41 in his last three starts.
— Red Sox are 6-8 in his starts.
— under 5-0 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 3-14
— record in first 5 innings: 5-6-3
— He is 1-0, 2.22 in four starts vs Chicago.
— Red Sox are 7-15 in their last 22 games.
— Boston is 39-38 at home.
— over 23-9-1 last 34 games
— scored run in first inning: 50-154
— record in first 5 innings: 59-74-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-x-4
Seattle (84-69) @ Texas (85-68)
— Gilbert is 1-1, 4.50 in his last four starts.
— Mariners are 10-6 in his road starts.
— over 5-2 last seven starts
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— allowed run in first inning: 13-30
— record in first 5 innings: 17-10-3
— He is 2-1, 2.83 in eight starts vs Texas.
— Seattle won three of its last four games.
— Mariners are 43-36 on the road.
— over 11-6-2 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 46-153
— record in first 5 innings: 75-54-24
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-2-3.2
— Montgomery is 1-0, 0.64 in his last two starts.
— Texas is 3-6 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 2-9
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3-3
— He gave up 3 runs in 6.2 IP in his one start vs Seattle.
— Texas is 3-4 in its last seven games.
— Rangers are 48-31 at home.
— over 22-6 last 28 games
— scored run in first inning: 45-153
— record in first 5 innings: 83-49-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6.1-x-3.2
Kansas City (52-102) @ Houston (85-69)
— Lyles is 0-2, 7.71 in his last three starts.
— Royals are 5-24 in his starts.
— over 3-1-1 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 14-29
— record in first 5 innings: 9-17-3
— He is 2-3, 4.24 in seven starts vs Houston.
— Royals won eight of last nine games.
— Royals are 21-55 on the road.
— over 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 46-154
— record in first 5 innings: 50-86-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-x-3
— France is 2-0, 5.57 in his last four starts.
— Houston is 11-3 in his last 14 starts.
— over 6-2 last eight starts
— allowed run in first inning: 7-22
— record in first 5 innings: 10-10-2
— He gave up 5 runs in 4.1 IP vs Kansas City last week.
— Astros are 3-7 in their last ten games.
— Houston is 39-40 at home.
— under 6-4 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 54-154
— record in first 5 innings: 72-61-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-x-3.2
LA Angels (69-84) @ Minnesota (81-72)
— Rosenberg is 1-2, 5.48 in five games (2 starts)
— sometimes he starts, sometimes he’s a bulk guy.
— he hasn’t pitched against Minnesota.
— Angels are 6-18 in their last 24 games.
— Angels are 34-45 on road.
— over 8-2 last ten road games
— scored run in first inning: 41-154
— record in first 5 innings: 58-70-27
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3-4.2
— Gray is 2-1, 1.74 in his last five starts.
— Twins are 3-7 in his last ten home starts.
— over 4-2 last six starts
— allowed run in first inning: 5-30
— record in first 5 innings: 17-10-3
— He is 5-4, 3.59 in 14 starts vs Anaheim.
— Twins are 7-3 in their last ten games.
— Twins clinched AL Central last night.
— Minnesota is 44-32 at home.
— under 3-2 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 41-154
— record in first 5 innings: 65-64-25
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-3
Detroit (72-83) @ Oakland (47-107)
— Detroit hasn’t named a starter.
— Detroit is 11-8 in its last 19 games.
— Tigers are 40-39 on road
— under 24-15 last 39 games
— scored run in first inning: 42-153
— record in first 5 innings: 61-69-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2-3
— bullpen game
— A’s lost eight of last nine games.
— Oakland is 25-54 at home.
— over 5-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 40-154
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— record in first 5 innings: 43-87-24
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-4-3
Interleague games
Arizona (81-73) @ Bronx (78-76)
— Davies is 0-0, 9.00 in his last three starts.
— Arizona is 5-1 in his last six starts.
— over 8-4 last 12
— allowed run in first inning: 7-17
— record in first 5 innings: 6-9-2
— He hasn’t pitched against New York.
— Arizona won five of its last six games.
— Arizona is 38-38 on road.
— over 6-2-1 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 53-153
— record in first 5 innings: 64-60-29
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2.1-3.2
— Rodon is 1-2, 6.60 in his last three starts.
— New York is 3-9 in his starts.
— under 8-4
— allowed run in first inning: 4-12
— record in first 5 innings: 3-6-3
— He is 0-2, 5.91 in four starts vs Arizona.
— New York lost three of last five games.
— Bronx is 41-38 at home.
— under 15-7-2 last 24 games
— scored run in first inning: 41-154
— record in first 5 innings: 67-60-27
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-1-3.2
Umpires
Col-Chi— Under is 6-3 in last nine Beck games
NYM-Phil— Favorite is 14-3 in last 17 Eddings games.
Milw-Mia— Favorite is 7-3 in last 10 Miller games
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Pitt-Cin— Underdogs are 8-6 in last 14 Scheurwater games
StL-SD— Underdogs are 5-3 in last eight Bucknor games.
SF-LA— Last six Estabrook games went over the total.
LAA-Minn— Over is 10-3-1 in last 14 Fairchild games
Det-A’s— Favorite won last ten Walsh games.
Chi-Bos— Home side won four of last five Ripperger games.
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Tor-TB— Under is 15-5-1 in last 21 Kulpa games.
Balt-Clev— Underdog is 9-5 in last 14 O’Nora games.
Sea-Tex— Over is 14-4-1 in last 19 Wolf games.
KC-Hst— Underdogs are 7-6 in last 13 Little games.
Az-NY— Under is 8-2 in last ten Carapazza games.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAA at MIN | 02:10 PM | MIN -211 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| COL at CHC | 02:20 PM | COL +199 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| NYM at PHI | 04:05 PM | NYM +167 U 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| DET at OAK | 04:07 PM | OAK +114 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| TOR at TB | 04:10 PM | TOR +118 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| MIL at MIA | 04:10 PM | MIL -113 O 7.0 | +500 +500 |
| CHW at BOS | 04:10 PM | CHW +133 O 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| BAL at CLE | 06:10 PM | BAL -135 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| PIT at CIN | 06:40 PM | PIT +131 O 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| SEA at TEX | 07:05 PM | TEX -124 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| KC at HOU | 07:10 PM | KC +233 U 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| STL at SD | 08:40 PM | SD -160 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| SF at LAD | 09:10 PM | SF +198 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
Completed Picks
Past Completed Picks| Date | W-L-T | % | Units | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2023 | 16-10-0 | 61.54% | +2985 | Detail |
| 09/22/2023 | 15-12-1 | 55.36% | +1815 | Detail |
| 09/21/2023 | 8-8-1 | 50.00% | -310 | Detail |
| 09/20/2023 | 16-14-0 | 53.33% | -855 | Detail |
| 09/19/2023 | 17-12-1 | 58.33% | +2465 | Detail |
| 09/18/2023 | 11-10-1 | 52.27% | -290 | Detail |
| 09/17/2023 | 13-17-0 | 43.33% | -2095 | Detail |
| 09/16/2023 | 15-14-1 | 51.67% | -420 | Detail |
| 09/15/2023 | 14-15-1 | 48.33% | -1445 | Detail |
| 09/14/2023 | 6-6-0 | 50.00% | +0 | Detail |
| 09/13/2023 | 16-10-2 | 60.71% | +2910 | Detail |
| 09/12/2023 | 10-9-1 | 52.50% | +985 | Detail |
| 09/11/2023 | 11-9-0 | 55.00% | +835 | Detail |
| 09/10/2023 | 12-16-2 | 43.33% | -2800 | Detail |
| 09/09/2023 | 15-15-0 | 50.00% | -1435 | Detail |
| 09/08/2023 | 15-12-1 | 55.36% | +1375 | Detail |
| 09/04/2023 | 5-16-1 | 25.00% | -6740 | Detail |
| 09/03/2023 | 9-19-2 | 33.33% | -5950 | Detail |
| 09/02/2023 | 15-14-1 | 51.67% | -645 | Detail |
| 09/01/2023 | 10-18-0 | 35.71% | -5860 | Detail |
SEPT'S MLB BEST BETS !
09/23/2023..............................13 - 8...........................61.90%.........................+ 31.85
09/22/2023..............................12 - 9...........................57.14.............................+ 21.75
09/21/2023...............................6 - 7 ...........................46.15%..........................-4.30
09/20/2023..............................12 - 11 .........................52.17%..........................- 6.65
09/19/2023..............................8 - 10 - 1........................44.44%..........................- 4.35
09/18/2023...............................10- 7 -1........................58.82%..........................+ 15.75
09/17/2023...............................11 - 13..........................45.83%..........................- 5.05
09/16/2023................................8 - 9.............................47.05%...........................- 6.80
09/15/2023................................9 - 13- 1........................40.90%...........................- 20.60
09/14/2023................................6 - 5.............................54.54%...........................+ 5.30
09/13/2023...............................14 - 8 - 2........................63.63%...........................+ 33.85
09/12/2023................................7 - 8 - 1.........................46.66%...........................+ 1.15
09/11/2023................................9 - 6..............................60.00%.........................+ 16.55
09/10/2023................................7 - 15 - 1........................31,81%............................- 47.50
09/09/2023................................8 - 12............................40.00%..........................- 31.70
09/08/2023...............................14 - 8 - 1.........................63.63%............................+ 31.00
09/04/2023................................5 - 10.............................33.33%..........................- 31.05
09/03/2023...............................5 - 16 - 1.........................23.80%...........................- 61.35
09/02/2023...............................12 - 9 - 1.........................57.14%...........................+ 15.95
09/01/2023................................7 - 14.............................33.33%...........................- 39.50
TOTALS...................... ...........183 - 198 - 9.......................48.03%..........................- 85.70
09/23/2023..............................13 - 8...........................61.90%.........................+ 31.85
09/22/2023..............................12 - 9...........................57.14.............................+ 21.75
09/21/2023...............................6 - 7 ...........................46.15%..........................-4.30
09/20/2023..............................12 - 11 .........................52.17%..........................- 6.65
09/19/2023..............................8 - 10 - 1........................44.44%..........................- 4.35
09/18/2023...............................10- 7 -1........................58.82%..........................+ 15.75
09/17/2023...............................11 - 13..........................45.83%..........................- 5.05
09/16/2023................................8 - 9.............................47.05%...........................- 6.80
09/15/2023................................9 - 13- 1........................40.90%...........................- 20.60
09/14/2023................................6 - 5.............................54.54%...........................+ 5.30
09/13/2023...............................14 - 8 - 2........................63.63%...........................+ 33.85
09/12/2023................................7 - 8 - 1.........................46.66%...........................+ 1.15
09/11/2023................................9 - 6..............................60.00%.........................+ 16.55
09/10/2023................................7 - 15 - 1........................31,81%............................- 47.50
09/09/2023................................8 - 12............................40.00%..........................- 31.70
09/08/2023...............................14 - 8 - 1.........................63.63%............................+ 31.00
09/04/2023................................5 - 10.............................33.33%..........................- 31.05
09/03/2023...............................5 - 16 - 1.........................23.80%...........................- 61.35
09/02/2023...............................12 - 9 - 1.........................57.14%...........................+ 15.95
09/01/2023................................7 - 14.............................33.33%...........................- 39.50
TOTALS...................... ...........183 - 198 - 9.......................48.03%..........................- 85.70
Sunday’s 6-pack:
Major league leaders in runs scored:
143— Ronald Acuna
125— Freddie Freeman/Mookie Betts
122— Matt Olson
115— Marcus Semien
110— Austin Riley
109— Corbin Carroll
Quote of the Day
“I thought the play was dead. I was yelling at somebody else on the side and then the ball’s coming back my way. I said, ‘Dang, that ain’t supposed to happen.’ I’m lucky I didn’t get ran over.”
Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher, who was on the field while an Auburn player ran a punt back 67 yards for a TD.
Sunday’s quiz
What city hosts the Holiday Bowl every December?
Saturday’s quiz
Jose Canseco was the first major leaguer to hit 40+ home runs and steal 40+ bases in the same season, in 1988.
Friday’s quiz
49ers QB Brock Purdy played his college football at Iowa State.
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Seminoles end 7-game losing skid vs Clemson.
Clemson missed a 29-yard FG with 1:45 left in regulation, with score 24-all.
Tigers outgained Florida State 429-311.
— Ohio State 17, Notre Dame 14
Buckeyes scored on 1-yard TD run with 0:01 left.
Game-winning drive was 65 yards, took 1:26.
Ohio State converted 10-17 third down plays.
— LSU 34, Arkansas 31
LSU kicked 20-yard FG with 0:05 left for the win.
LSU also threw 49-yard TD pass with 0:30 left in first half.
Arkansas led game 13-3 in second quarter.
— Utah 14, UCLA 7
Utes scored on a pick-6 0:12 into the game.
UCLA didn’t score until there was 3:39 left in game.
Utah is 4-0, and their starting QB Rising still hasn’t played this year.
— Northwestern 37, Minnesota 34 OT
Minnesota led this game 31-10 after the third quarter.
Wildcats threw an 11-yard TD pass to tie game with 0:02 left.
Northwestern QB Bryant was 33-49/396 passing, with 4 TD’s.
— Indiana 29, Akron 27 OT
Each team had ball four times in overtime.
Akron tied game on a 71-yard TD run with 3:34 left.
Hoosiers were favored by 16.5 points.
— Upsets of the Week:
Central Michigan (+16) 34, South Alabama 30
Northwestern (+11) 37, Minnesota 34 OT
West Virginia (+6) 20, Texas Tech 13
Arkansas State (+6) 44, Southern Miss 37
Georgia State (+4.5) 30, Coastal Carolina 17
— Word of the Day: Jocularity— causing lighthearted laughter and amusement.
— Oregon 42, Colorado 6
Game was 35-0 at halftime.
Oregon QB Nix was 28-33/269 passing, with two TD’s.
Colorado ran 58 plays for 199 yards; they had 106 penalty yards.
— Central Michigan 34, South Alabama 30
Jaguars upset Oklahoma State in Stillwater last week, then went home and got upset here.
Chippewas scored winning TD on a 4-yard run with 0:13 left.
South Alabama led 14-0 after the first quarter.
— Texas State 35, Nevada 24
Nevada led 17-0 at half; they had a 98-yard pick-6.
Texas State outgained the Wolf Pack, 574-353
Both teams turned ball over three times.
— Marshall 24, Virginia Tech 17— Thundering Herd was favored at home, but it is still a bad look for an ACC team to lose to a Sun Belt team.
— Alabama 24, Ole Miss 10
Ole Miss led 7-6 at halftime.
Rebels were 3-14 on third down, 3-4 on fourth down.
Alabama QB Milroe was 17-21/225 passing, with a TD.
— Washington State 38, Oregon State 35
Wazzu led 35-14 after three quarters.
Coogs’ QB Ward was 28-34/404 passing, with four TD’s.
TV people played the Bill Withers’ song, Just the Two of Us, as the game went to a commercial, in reference to these schools being left behind by the rest of the Pac-12.
Major league leaders in runs scored:
143— Ronald Acuna
125— Freddie Freeman/Mookie Betts
122— Matt Olson
115— Marcus Semien
110— Austin Riley
109— Corbin Carroll
Quote of the Day
“I thought the play was dead. I was yelling at somebody else on the side and then the ball’s coming back my way. I said, ‘Dang, that ain’t supposed to happen.’ I’m lucky I didn’t get ran over.”
Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher, who was on the field while an Auburn player ran a punt back 67 yards for a TD.
Sunday’s quiz
What city hosts the Holiday Bowl every December?
Saturday’s quiz
Jose Canseco was the first major leaguer to hit 40+ home runs and steal 40+ bases in the same season, in 1988.
Friday’s quiz
49ers QB Brock Purdy played his college football at Iowa State.
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Sunday’s Den: Wrapping up a college football Saturday…….
— Florida State 31, Clemson 24 OTSeminoles end 7-game losing skid vs Clemson.
Clemson missed a 29-yard FG with 1:45 left in regulation, with score 24-all.
Tigers outgained Florida State 429-311.
— Ohio State 17, Notre Dame 14
Buckeyes scored on 1-yard TD run with 0:01 left.
Game-winning drive was 65 yards, took 1:26.
Ohio State converted 10-17 third down plays.
— LSU 34, Arkansas 31
LSU kicked 20-yard FG with 0:05 left for the win.
LSU also threw 49-yard TD pass with 0:30 left in first half.
Arkansas led game 13-3 in second quarter.
— Utah 14, UCLA 7
Utes scored on a pick-6 0:12 into the game.
UCLA didn’t score until there was 3:39 left in game.
Utah is 4-0, and their starting QB Rising still hasn’t played this year.
— Northwestern 37, Minnesota 34 OT
Minnesota led this game 31-10 after the third quarter.
Wildcats threw an 11-yard TD pass to tie game with 0:02 left.
Northwestern QB Bryant was 33-49/396 passing, with 4 TD’s.
— Indiana 29, Akron 27 OT
Each team had ball four times in overtime.
Akron tied game on a 71-yard TD run with 3:34 left.
Hoosiers were favored by 16.5 points.
— Upsets of the Week:
Central Michigan (+16) 34, South Alabama 30
Northwestern (+11) 37, Minnesota 34 OT
West Virginia (+6) 20, Texas Tech 13
Arkansas State (+6) 44, Southern Miss 37
Georgia State (+4.5) 30, Coastal Carolina 17
— Word of the Day: Jocularity— causing lighthearted laughter and amusement.
— Oregon 42, Colorado 6
Game was 35-0 at halftime.
Oregon QB Nix was 28-33/269 passing, with two TD’s.
Colorado ran 58 plays for 199 yards; they had 106 penalty yards.
— Central Michigan 34, South Alabama 30
Jaguars upset Oklahoma State in Stillwater last week, then went home and got upset here.
Chippewas scored winning TD on a 4-yard run with 0:13 left.
South Alabama led 14-0 after the first quarter.
— Texas State 35, Nevada 24
Nevada led 17-0 at half; they had a 98-yard pick-6.
Texas State outgained the Wolf Pack, 574-353
Both teams turned ball over three times.
— Marshall 24, Virginia Tech 17— Thundering Herd was favored at home, but it is still a bad look for an ACC team to lose to a Sun Belt team.
— Alabama 24, Ole Miss 10
Ole Miss led 7-6 at halftime.
Rebels were 3-14 on third down, 3-4 on fourth down.
Alabama QB Milroe was 17-21/225 passing, with a TD.
— Washington State 38, Oregon State 35
Wazzu led 35-14 after three quarters.
Coogs’ QB Ward was 28-34/404 passing, with four TD’s.
TV people played the Bill Withers’ song, Just the Two of Us, as the game went to a commercial, in reference to these schools being left behind by the rest of the Pac-12.
