Armadillo Sports
Thursday’s 6-pack
Leaders among active major leaguers in doubles:
610— Miguel Cabrera
453— Joey Votto
424— Evan Longoria
422— Freddie Freeman
397— Andrew McCutchen
393— Paul Goldschmidt
Quote of the Day
“Most teammates I know who don’t love basketball are the really (bleep)ing good ones — are the most skilled ones. It’s the wildest shit in the world. Preparation is different when you got so much skill. You could just show up to the game and get a mother-bleeping 30, 40. That might work against other teams who aren’t that good. But you can’t do that in the playoffs.”
NBA player Patrick Beverley
Thursday’s quiz
Max Scherzer has been in the major leagues for 16 years; what team did he break into the major leagues with?
Wednesday’s quiz
In the movie Oceans Eleven, Julia Roberts plays George Clooney’s ex-wife.
Tuesday’s quiz
In the movie Heaven Can Wait, the Rams win the Super Bowl with Warren Beatty’s character playing quarterback- he wore number 16 (Ron Jaworski was the Rams’ QB at the time).
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Thursday’s Den: Doing some thinking out loud
— So I’m at the post office Wednesday; the guy in front of me is mailing two crates that apparently had live birds in them. Who knew you could mail birds at the post office?
— If you like baseball, and you’re on Twitter, follow @homerunreport Every time a home run is it in the major leagues, they post:
Launch angle
Exit velocity
distance
how many MLB ballparks it would’ve been a home run in.
I’m a big fan of seeing how many ballparks a home run would’ve gone out of; good stuff.
— Red Sox 8, Blue Jays 3— Toronto went 16-3 against the Red Sox last year; they’re 0-3 so far this season. Sloppy game for the Blue Jays; they made four errors.
— Tigers 6-8, Mets 5-1— Apparently $375M doesn’t buy as much as it used to; Mets out-spent everyone this winter, but now they’ve lost eight of their last 10 games, are 16-15, five games behind Atlanta in the AL East.
— Mariners 7, A’s 2 (10)— AJ Pollock was hitting .140 this season when he tied the game with a 9th inning home run. Whatever Mark Kotsay is making this year for managing the A’s, it isn’t enough— what a cruddy team they gave him to run.
That said, in the A’s last four games, the winning run scored from the 7th inning on; they’re competing, but they still lose most every night.
— Dodgers 10, Phillies 6
Max Muncy hit a walk-off grand slam.
Dodgers scored 36 runs in sweeping this series, the most runs they’ve ever scored in a 3-game series at Dodger Stadium.
Bryce Harper was 3-3 with two walks in his second game back from the injured list.
— Braves 14, Marlins 6— I watched this game to see if I wanted to pick up Marlins’ P Braxton Garrett for my fantasy team; he gave up 11 runs in 4.1 IP.
Talk about taking one for the team.
— New York 4, Cleveland 3 (10)— Willie Calhoun tied the game with a 9th inning single, Jose Trevino won it with a walk-off hit in the 10th. Unlikely heroes.
— Royals 6, Orioles 0— Zack Greinke needed only 44 pitches to get thru 5 IP, but they took him out anyway— they didn’t want him facing the Orioles’ lineup a third time. Go figure.
Baltimore starter Kyle Gibson faced 28 hitters; he didn’t walk or strike out any of them; that doesn’t happen a lot. He got only one whiff on the Royals’ 39 swings against him.
— Arizona 12, Texas 7— Christian Walker homered twice for the Diamondbacks. Josh Jung homered twice for Texas. Arizona’s bullpen threw 3.1 scoreless innings.
— Tampa Bay 8, Pittsburgh 1— Rays are 25-6, 4.5 games ahead in the AL East. Pirates lost their last three games, after a 20-8 start, but they still lead the NL Central.
— Colorado Rockies’ P German Marquez (Tommy John surgery) is out for the year.
— Good college basketball doubleheader in Toronto December 9th; Purdue-Alabama, then TCU-Clemson.
— There have been 59 coaching changes in college basketball this spring; roughly 16% of teams in Division I have changed head coaches.
— Celtics 121, 76ers 87— Boston made 20-51 on the arc; series is tied 1-1.
— WR Randall Cobb signed with the Jets, re-uniting with Aaron Rodgers. Nine of his 12 years in the NFL have come with Rodgers as his QB.
Thursday’s 6-pack
Leaders among active major leaguers in doubles:
610— Miguel Cabrera
453— Joey Votto
424— Evan Longoria
422— Freddie Freeman
397— Andrew McCutchen
393— Paul Goldschmidt
Quote of the Day
“Most teammates I know who don’t love basketball are the really (bleep)ing good ones — are the most skilled ones. It’s the wildest shit in the world. Preparation is different when you got so much skill. You could just show up to the game and get a mother-bleeping 30, 40. That might work against other teams who aren’t that good. But you can’t do that in the playoffs.”
NBA player Patrick Beverley
Thursday’s quiz
Max Scherzer has been in the major leagues for 16 years; what team did he break into the major leagues with?
Wednesday’s quiz
In the movie Oceans Eleven, Julia Roberts plays George Clooney’s ex-wife.
Tuesday’s quiz
In the movie Heaven Can Wait, the Rams win the Super Bowl with Warren Beatty’s character playing quarterback- he wore number 16 (Ron Jaworski was the Rams’ QB at the time).
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Thursday’s Den: Doing some thinking out loud
— So I’m at the post office Wednesday; the guy in front of me is mailing two crates that apparently had live birds in them. Who knew you could mail birds at the post office?
— If you like baseball, and you’re on Twitter, follow @homerunreport Every time a home run is it in the major leagues, they post:
Launch angle
Exit velocity
distance
how many MLB ballparks it would’ve been a home run in.
I’m a big fan of seeing how many ballparks a home run would’ve gone out of; good stuff.
— Red Sox 8, Blue Jays 3— Toronto went 16-3 against the Red Sox last year; they’re 0-3 so far this season. Sloppy game for the Blue Jays; they made four errors.
— Tigers 6-8, Mets 5-1— Apparently $375M doesn’t buy as much as it used to; Mets out-spent everyone this winter, but now they’ve lost eight of their last 10 games, are 16-15, five games behind Atlanta in the AL East.
— Mariners 7, A’s 2 (10)— AJ Pollock was hitting .140 this season when he tied the game with a 9th inning home run. Whatever Mark Kotsay is making this year for managing the A’s, it isn’t enough— what a cruddy team they gave him to run.
That said, in the A’s last four games, the winning run scored from the 7th inning on; they’re competing, but they still lose most every night.
— Dodgers 10, Phillies 6
Max Muncy hit a walk-off grand slam.
Dodgers scored 36 runs in sweeping this series, the most runs they’ve ever scored in a 3-game series at Dodger Stadium.
Bryce Harper was 3-3 with two walks in his second game back from the injured list.
— Braves 14, Marlins 6— I watched this game to see if I wanted to pick up Marlins’ P Braxton Garrett for my fantasy team; he gave up 11 runs in 4.1 IP.
Talk about taking one for the team.
— New York 4, Cleveland 3 (10)— Willie Calhoun tied the game with a 9th inning single, Jose Trevino won it with a walk-off hit in the 10th. Unlikely heroes.
— Royals 6, Orioles 0— Zack Greinke needed only 44 pitches to get thru 5 IP, but they took him out anyway— they didn’t want him facing the Orioles’ lineup a third time. Go figure.
Baltimore starter Kyle Gibson faced 28 hitters; he didn’t walk or strike out any of them; that doesn’t happen a lot. He got only one whiff on the Royals’ 39 swings against him.
— Arizona 12, Texas 7— Christian Walker homered twice for the Diamondbacks. Josh Jung homered twice for Texas. Arizona’s bullpen threw 3.1 scoreless innings.
— Tampa Bay 8, Pittsburgh 1— Rays are 25-6, 4.5 games ahead in the AL East. Pirates lost their last three games, after a 20-8 start, but they still lead the NL Central.
— Colorado Rockies’ P German Marquez (Tommy John surgery) is out for the year.
— Good college basketball doubleheader in Toronto December 9th; Purdue-Alabama, then TCU-Clemson.
— There have been 59 coaching changes in college basketball this spring; roughly 16% of teams in Division I have changed head coaches.
— Celtics 121, 76ers 87— Boston made 20-51 on the arc; series is tied 1-1.
— WR Randall Cobb signed with the Jets, re-uniting with Aaron Rodgers. Nine of his 12 years in the NFL have come with Rodgers as his QB.
WASHINGTON is 11-2 SU (8.8 Units) after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games in the current season.
DETROIT is 56-35 SU (17.5 Units) in home games in day games in the last 3 seasons.
KEVIN CASH is 14-3 SU (10.7 Units) in home games vs. an NL starting pitcher whose ERA is 3.20 or better (Manager of TAMPA BAY)
ST LOUIS are 367-373 SU (-43.3 Units) in home games in day games since 1996.
CHI WHITE SOX is 37-20 SU (15 Units) in May games in the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 78-104 SU (-36.4 Units) in the first half of the season in the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 38-19 SU (17.1 Units) in home games against left-handed starters in the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 15-6 SU (8.4 Units) in home games as an underdog of +175 to +250 in the last 3 seasons.
BRIAN SNITKER is 22-31 SU (-12.1 Units) in road games when playing on Thursday (Manager of ATLANTA)
BOSTON is 10-2 Over (7.8 Units) against division opponents in the current season.
DETROIT is 56-35 SU (17.5 Units) in home games in day games in the last 3 seasons.
KEVIN CASH is 14-3 SU (10.7 Units) in home games vs. an NL starting pitcher whose ERA is 3.20 or better (Manager of TAMPA BAY)
ST LOUIS are 367-373 SU (-43.3 Units) in home games in day games since 1996.
CHI WHITE SOX is 37-20 SU (15 Units) in May games in the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 78-104 SU (-36.4 Units) in the first half of the season in the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 38-19 SU (17.1 Units) in home games against left-handed starters in the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 15-6 SU (8.4 Units) in home games as an underdog of +175 to +250 in the last 3 seasons.
BRIAN SNITKER is 22-31 SU (-12.1 Units) in road games when playing on Thursday (Manager of ATLANTA)
BOSTON is 10-2 Over (7.8 Units) against division opponents in the current season.
MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up
Thursday, May 4
National League
Cubs (15-15) @ Washington (12-18)
— Taillon is 0-2, 5.14 in three starts.
— Cubs are 0-3 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 0-1, 3.86 in five starts vs Washington.
— Cubs are 4-9 in their last 13 games.
— Chicago is 7-7 on road.
— under 7-1-1 last nine games.
— scored run in first inning: 10-30
— record in first 5 innings: 14-9-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-2-3
— Corbin is 0-2, 5.19 in his last three starts.
— Nationals are 2-4 in his starts.
— over 3-2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 1-4-1
— He is 5-2, 4.19 in nine starts vs Chicago.
— Nationals won three of last four games.
— Washington is 5-12 at home.
— under 10-4 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-30
— record in first 5 innings: 11-15-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3.2-4.2
Milwaukee (18-12) @ Colorado (11-20)
— Miley is 2-0, 1.50 in his last three starts.
— Brewers are 4-1 in his starts.
— under 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1-1
— He is 9-3, 4.25 in 16 starts vs Colorado.
— Brewers lost their last three games.
— Milwaukee is 6-3 in last nine road games.
— under 6-1-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 7-30
— record in first 5 innings: 14-11-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2-3.1
— Seabold is making his first ‘23 start.
— He was 0-4, 10.97 in six starts for Boston in 2021-22.
— He’s allowed 8 runs in 13.2 IP in seven relief stints this year.
— allowed run in first inning: 0-0
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0
— He hasn’t pitched against Milwaukee.
— Rockies are 6-14 in their last 20 games.
— Colorado is 6-9 at home.
— under 9-3 last 12 games
— scored run in first inning: 9-31
— record in first 5 innings: 11-16-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3.2-4
Atlanta (21-10) @ Miami (16-15)
— Dodd is 1-1, 7.71 in his first two starts.
— Braves are 1-1 in his starts
— over 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Miami.
— Atlanta won seven of its last nine games.
— Braves are 14-3 on road.
— over 17-7 last 24 games
— scored run in first inning: 12-31
— record in first 5 innings: 22-6-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6.2-2-7
— Luzardo is 0-1, 5.40 in his last three starts.
— Marlins are 5-1 in his starts
— under 3-2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-1
— He is 2-2, 4.26 in four starts vs Atlanta.
— Miami won four of its last six games.
— Marlins are 10-8 at home.
— Marlins are 10-0 in one-run games.
— over 7-3 last ten games.
— scored run in first inning: 4-31
— record in first 5 innings: 10-16-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-5-4.2
American League
Baltimore (20-10) @ Kansas City (8-23)
— Rodriguez is 1-0, 4.13 in five starts.
— Orioles are 4-1 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 3-5
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Kansas City.
— Orioles are 19-8 in their last 27 games.
— Baltimore is 11-6 on road.
— over 6-3 last nine
— scored run in first inning: 6-30
— record in first 5 innings: 15-11-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3-1.1
— Lyles is 0-3, 7.50 in his last three starts.
— Royals are 0-6 in his starts.
— over 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 5-6
— record in first 5 innings: 0-5-1
— He is 0-3, 4.26 in three games (2 starts) vs Baltimore.
— Royals lost 17 of their last 22 games.
— Royals are 2-13 at home.
— under 6-3-1 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 11-33
— record in first 5 innings: 6-21-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-5.1-4
Minnesota (17-14) @ White Sox (10-21)
— Lopez is 1-2, 7.31 in his last three starts.
— Twins are 3-3 in his starts.
— under 3-2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 4-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-1
— He allowed 2 runs in 7.2 IP, in his one start vs Chicago.
— Twins lost three of last four games.
— Minnesota is 1-6 in last seven road games.
— over 5-2-1 last eight
— scored run in first inning: 7-31
— record in first 5 innings: 13-12-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3.2-3.1
— Giolito is 1-2, 2.45 in his last four starts.
— White Sox are 1-5 in his starts.
— under 4-0 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3-2
— He is 8-9, 4.03 in 21 starts vs Minnesota.
— Chicago won its last three games.
— White Sox are 6-9 at home.
— over 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 11-32
— record in first 5 innings: 11-16-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-4
Seattle (14-16) @ Oakland (6-25)
— Kirby is 2-1, 2.05 in his last four starts
— Mariners are 2-3 in his starts
— over 3-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-1
— He is 1-0, 4.43 in four starts vs Oakland.
— Seattle won its last three games.
— Mariners are 7-7 on the road.
— under 7-4 last 11 road games
— scored run in first inning: 9-29
— record in first 5 innings: 11-11-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3-4
— Rucinski allowed 5 runs in 5.2 IP (89 PT) in his first ‘23 start.
— A’s are 0-1 in his starts.
— over 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Seattle
— A’s lost 25 of their last 30 games.
— Oakland is 3-14 at home
— over 20-11
— scored run in first inning: 11-31
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 7-17-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3-4
Toronto (18-13) @ Boston (18-14)
— Gausman is 1-0, 0.00 in his last two starts (14 IP).
— Blue Jays are 4-2 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2-3
— He is 7-8, 4.01 in 21 starts vs Boston.
— Toronto lost its last four games.
— Blue Jays are 9-10 on road.
— over 4-0 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 6-31
— record in first 5 innings: 13-11-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-3.2-4
— Bello is 0-1, 6.57 in three starts.
— Red Sox are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
— He is 0-2, 7.62 in three starts vs Toronto.
— Red Sox are 13-6 in their last 19 games.
— Boston is 12-7 at home.
— over 10-4 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 12-32
— record in first 5 innings: 10-18-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3-3
Interleague games
NY Mets (15-14) @ Detroit (12-17)
— Verlander is making his first ‘23 start.
— He was 18-4, 1.75 in 28 starts for Houston last year.
— over 0-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-0
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0
— He is 2-2, 3.10 in four starts vs Detroit
— He pitched for the Tigers from 2005-17.
— Mets lost seven of their last eight games.
— Mets are 10-9 on the road.
— over 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 4-31
— record in first 5 innings: 14-14-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 11.1-x-8.2
— Rodriguez is 2-0, 0.67 in his last four starts.
— Tigers are 2-4 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 0-6
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2-3
— He gave up 2 runs in 4.1 IP, in one start against the Mets.
— Detroit is 7-4 in its last 11 home games.
— Tigers are 7-7 at home.
— over 5-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 7-29
— record in first 5 innings: 8-13-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-x-5
Pittsburgh (20-11) @ Tampa Bay (25-6)
— Velasquez is 4-0, 1.08 in his last four starts.
— Pirates are 4-2 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-1
— He is 0-1, 4.02 in three starts vs Tampa Bay
— Pirates lost their last three games.
— Pittsburgh is 11-7 on road.
— over 5-2-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 12-31
— record in first 5 innings: 17-8-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2.1-3
— Eflin is 3-0, 3.00 in four starts.
— Rays are 4-0 in his starts.
— over 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 3-0-1
— He is 1-1, 2.08 in two starts vs Pittsburgh.
— Tampa Bay is 11-3 in its last 14 games.
— Rays are 16-2 at home.
— over 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 13-31
— record in first 5 innings: 21-8-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-8.1-3
LA Angels (17-14) @ St Louis (10-21)
— Canning is 1-0, 4.11 in three starts.
— Angels are 2-1 in his starts.
— under 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
— He gave up two runs in 5.1 IP in one start vs St Louis.
— Angels are 7-3 in their last ten games.
— Angels are 9-9 on road.
— under 5-3 last eight road games
— scored run in first inning: 10-31
— record in first 5 innings: 18-9-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-4
— Flaherty is 1-2, 6.48 in his last three starts.
— Cardinals are 3-3 in his starts.
— over 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3
— He hasn’t pitched against the Angels.
— Cardinals are 3-12 in their last 15 games.
— Cardinals are 5-10 at home.
— under 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 14-31
— record in first 5 innings: 8-16-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-3.1
Armadillo's Write-Up
Thursday, May 4
National League
Cubs (15-15) @ Washington (12-18)
— Taillon is 0-2, 5.14 in three starts.
— Cubs are 0-3 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 0-1, 3.86 in five starts vs Washington.
— Cubs are 4-9 in their last 13 games.
— Chicago is 7-7 on road.
— under 7-1-1 last nine games.
— scored run in first inning: 10-30
— record in first 5 innings: 14-9-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-2-3
— Corbin is 0-2, 5.19 in his last three starts.
— Nationals are 2-4 in his starts.
— over 3-2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 1-4-1
— He is 5-2, 4.19 in nine starts vs Chicago.
— Nationals won three of last four games.
— Washington is 5-12 at home.
— under 10-4 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-30
— record in first 5 innings: 11-15-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3.2-4.2
Milwaukee (18-12) @ Colorado (11-20)
— Miley is 2-0, 1.50 in his last three starts.
— Brewers are 4-1 in his starts.
— under 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1-1
— He is 9-3, 4.25 in 16 starts vs Colorado.
— Brewers lost their last three games.
— Milwaukee is 6-3 in last nine road games.
— under 6-1-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 7-30
— record in first 5 innings: 14-11-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2-3.1
— Seabold is making his first ‘23 start.
— He was 0-4, 10.97 in six starts for Boston in 2021-22.
— He’s allowed 8 runs in 13.2 IP in seven relief stints this year.
— allowed run in first inning: 0-0
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0
— He hasn’t pitched against Milwaukee.
— Rockies are 6-14 in their last 20 games.
— Colorado is 6-9 at home.
— under 9-3 last 12 games
— scored run in first inning: 9-31
— record in first 5 innings: 11-16-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3.2-4
Atlanta (21-10) @ Miami (16-15)
— Dodd is 1-1, 7.71 in his first two starts.
— Braves are 1-1 in his starts
— over 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Miami.
— Atlanta won seven of its last nine games.
— Braves are 14-3 on road.
— over 17-7 last 24 games
— scored run in first inning: 12-31
— record in first 5 innings: 22-6-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6.2-2-7
— Luzardo is 0-1, 5.40 in his last three starts.
— Marlins are 5-1 in his starts
— under 3-2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-1
— He is 2-2, 4.26 in four starts vs Atlanta.
— Miami won four of its last six games.
— Marlins are 10-8 at home.
— Marlins are 10-0 in one-run games.
— over 7-3 last ten games.
— scored run in first inning: 4-31
— record in first 5 innings: 10-16-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-5-4.2
American League
Baltimore (20-10) @ Kansas City (8-23)
— Rodriguez is 1-0, 4.13 in five starts.
— Orioles are 4-1 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 3-5
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Kansas City.
— Orioles are 19-8 in their last 27 games.
— Baltimore is 11-6 on road.
— over 6-3 last nine
— scored run in first inning: 6-30
— record in first 5 innings: 15-11-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3-1.1
— Lyles is 0-3, 7.50 in his last three starts.
— Royals are 0-6 in his starts.
— over 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 5-6
— record in first 5 innings: 0-5-1
— He is 0-3, 4.26 in three games (2 starts) vs Baltimore.
— Royals lost 17 of their last 22 games.
— Royals are 2-13 at home.
— under 6-3-1 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 11-33
— record in first 5 innings: 6-21-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-5.1-4
Minnesota (17-14) @ White Sox (10-21)
— Lopez is 1-2, 7.31 in his last three starts.
— Twins are 3-3 in his starts.
— under 3-2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 4-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-1
— He allowed 2 runs in 7.2 IP, in his one start vs Chicago.
— Twins lost three of last four games.
— Minnesota is 1-6 in last seven road games.
— over 5-2-1 last eight
— scored run in first inning: 7-31
— record in first 5 innings: 13-12-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3.2-3.1
— Giolito is 1-2, 2.45 in his last four starts.
— White Sox are 1-5 in his starts.
— under 4-0 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3-2
— He is 8-9, 4.03 in 21 starts vs Minnesota.
— Chicago won its last three games.
— White Sox are 6-9 at home.
— over 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 11-32
— record in first 5 innings: 11-16-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-4
Seattle (14-16) @ Oakland (6-25)
— Kirby is 2-1, 2.05 in his last four starts
— Mariners are 2-3 in his starts
— over 3-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-1
— He is 1-0, 4.43 in four starts vs Oakland.
— Seattle won its last three games.
— Mariners are 7-7 on the road.
— under 7-4 last 11 road games
— scored run in first inning: 9-29
— record in first 5 innings: 11-11-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3-4
— Rucinski allowed 5 runs in 5.2 IP (89 PT) in his first ‘23 start.
— A’s are 0-1 in his starts.
— over 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Seattle
— A’s lost 25 of their last 30 games.
— Oakland is 3-14 at home
— over 20-11
— scored run in first inning: 11-31
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 7-17-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3-4
Toronto (18-13) @ Boston (18-14)
— Gausman is 1-0, 0.00 in his last two starts (14 IP).
— Blue Jays are 4-2 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2-3
— He is 7-8, 4.01 in 21 starts vs Boston.
— Toronto lost its last four games.
— Blue Jays are 9-10 on road.
— over 4-0 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 6-31
— record in first 5 innings: 13-11-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-3.2-4
— Bello is 0-1, 6.57 in three starts.
— Red Sox are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
— He is 0-2, 7.62 in three starts vs Toronto.
— Red Sox are 13-6 in their last 19 games.
— Boston is 12-7 at home.
— over 10-4 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 12-32
— record in first 5 innings: 10-18-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3-3
Interleague games
NY Mets (15-14) @ Detroit (12-17)
— Verlander is making his first ‘23 start.
— He was 18-4, 1.75 in 28 starts for Houston last year.
— over 0-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-0
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0
— He is 2-2, 3.10 in four starts vs Detroit
— He pitched for the Tigers from 2005-17.
— Mets lost seven of their last eight games.
— Mets are 10-9 on the road.
— over 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 4-31
— record in first 5 innings: 14-14-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 11.1-x-8.2
— Rodriguez is 2-0, 0.67 in his last four starts.
— Tigers are 2-4 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 0-6
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2-3
— He gave up 2 runs in 4.1 IP, in one start against the Mets.
— Detroit is 7-4 in its last 11 home games.
— Tigers are 7-7 at home.
— over 5-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 7-29
— record in first 5 innings: 8-13-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-x-5
Pittsburgh (20-11) @ Tampa Bay (25-6)
— Velasquez is 4-0, 1.08 in his last four starts.
— Pirates are 4-2 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-1
— He is 0-1, 4.02 in three starts vs Tampa Bay
— Pirates lost their last three games.
— Pittsburgh is 11-7 on road.
— over 5-2-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 12-31
— record in first 5 innings: 17-8-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2.1-3
— Eflin is 3-0, 3.00 in four starts.
— Rays are 4-0 in his starts.
— over 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 3-0-1
— He is 1-1, 2.08 in two starts vs Pittsburgh.
— Tampa Bay is 11-3 in its last 14 games.
— Rays are 16-2 at home.
— over 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 13-31
— record in first 5 innings: 21-8-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-8.1-3
LA Angels (17-14) @ St Louis (10-21)
— Canning is 1-0, 4.11 in three starts.
— Angels are 2-1 in his starts.
— under 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
— He gave up two runs in 5.1 IP in one start vs St Louis.
— Angels are 7-3 in their last ten games.
— Angels are 9-9 on road.
— under 5-3 last eight road games
— scored run in first inning: 10-31
— record in first 5 innings: 18-9-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-4
— Flaherty is 1-2, 6.48 in his last three starts.
— Cardinals are 3-3 in his starts.
— over 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3
— He hasn’t pitched against the Angels.
— Cardinals are 3-12 in their last 15 games.
— Cardinals are 5-10 at home.
— under 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 14-31
— record in first 5 innings: 8-16-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-3.1
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Chi Cubs @ Washington
Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road
Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games at home
Washington is 16-7 ATS in its last 23 games
NY Mets @ Detroit
NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Mets's last 10 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games
Detroit
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games
Pittsburgh @ Tampa Bay
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
Pittsburgh is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Tampa Bay is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
LA Angels @ St. Louis
LA Angels
LA Angels is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games on the road
St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games
Minnesota @ Chi White Sox
Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Baltimore @ Kansas City
Baltimore
Baltimore is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
Baltimore is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Kansas City's last 13 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Kansas City is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Milwaukee @ Colorado
Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Milwaukee's last 23 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Seattle @ Oakland
Seattle
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Seattle is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Oakland
Oakland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta @ Miami
Atlanta
Atlanta is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Miami
Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Miami's last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Toronto @ Boston
Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
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Chi Cubs @ Washington
Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road
Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games at home
Washington is 16-7 ATS in its last 23 games
NY Mets @ Detroit
NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Mets's last 10 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games
Detroit
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games
Pittsburgh @ Tampa Bay
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
Pittsburgh is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Tampa Bay is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
LA Angels @ St. Louis
LA Angels
LA Angels is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games on the road
St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games
Minnesota @ Chi White Sox
Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Baltimore @ Kansas City
Baltimore
Baltimore is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
Baltimore is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Kansas City's last 13 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Kansas City is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Milwaukee @ Colorado
Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Milwaukee's last 23 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Seattle @ Oakland
Seattle
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Seattle is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Oakland
Oakland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta @ Miami
Atlanta
Atlanta is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Miami
Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Miami's last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Toronto @ Boston
Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
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THURSDAY, MAY 4
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHC at WAS | 01:05 PM | WAS +158 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| PIT at TB | 01:10 PM | PIT +171 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| NYM at DET | 01:10 PM | DET +151 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| LAA at STL | 01:15 PM | LAA +147 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| BAL at KC | 02:10 PM | BAL -173 O 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| MIN at CHW | 02:10 PM | CHW +113 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| MIL at COL | 03:10 PM | MIL -143 U 12.0 | +500 +500 |
| SEA at OAK | 03:37 PM | SEA -242 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| ATL at MIA | 04:10 PM | MIA -107 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| TOR at BOS | 06:10 PM | TOR -164 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
MAY'S MLB BEST BETS !
05/04/2023...............................5 - 4...............................53.53%.....................................+ 9.40
05/03/2023...............................5 - 1...............................83.33%.....................................+ 18.30
05/02/2023...............................6 - 9...............................40.00%............ ........................- 24.30
05/01/2023...............................5 - 2...............................71.42%............ .......................+ 15.70
TOTALS....................................21 -16.............................50.00%............. ........................+ 19.10
05/04/2023...............................5 - 4...............................53.53%.....................................+ 9.40
05/03/2023...............................5 - 1...............................83.33%.....................................+ 18.30
05/02/2023...............................6 - 9...............................40.00%............ ........................- 24.30
05/01/2023...............................5 - 2...............................71.42%............ .......................+ 15.70
TOTALS....................................21 -16.............................50.00%............. ........................+ 19.10
Friday’s 6-pack
Last six World Series champs:
2017— Houston Astros
2018— Boston Red Sox
2019— Washington Nationals
2020— Los Angeles Dodgers
2021— Atlanta Braves
2022— Houston Astros
Quote of the Day
“So listen. I can talk for hours on it and I can talk for a minute; the minute’s probably easier. He doesn’t like me and I don’t like him, that’s how it is.”
Phoenix Suns’ owner Mat Ishbia, talking about Cavaliers’ owner Dan Gilbert
Friday’s quiz
How many NBA championship rings has Steve Kerr won, both as a player and coach?
Thursday’s quiz
Max Scherzer has been in the major leagues for 16 years; he broke into the major leagues with Arizona, in 2008.
Wednesday’s quiz
In the movie Oceans Eleven, Julia Roberts plays George Clooney’s ex-wife.
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Friday’s Den: Random stuff with the weekend here…….
— What have you done for me lately?
Mike Budenholzer went 310-146 in five years as coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, winning the NBA title two years ago. 310-146 is a really good record.
Milwaukee fired him Thursday; the team was recently sold, with the Haslam family that also owns the Cleveland Browns now running things. Bucks were the #1-seed in the East this year, but they got upset by Miami in the playoffs. I guess the new owners weren’t happy about it.
I’m figuring Budenholzer won’t be out of work long; he also went 230-219 in five years with the Atlanta Hawks. Winning coaches are hard to find.
— ESPN has four people on their NBA pregame show; only one of them played in the NBA, which is disappointing. Why they insist on putting Stephen A Smith on camera is baffling, but that’s why they’re ESPN, and why less people watch them now.
— Warriors 127, Lakers 100
Golden State outscored Lakers 84-47 in 2nd/3rd quarters.
Warriors were 21-42 on the arc; Klay Thompson was 8-11.
Series is now tied, 1-1.
— Basketball star Hunter Dickinson bolts from Michigan to Kansas; he averaged 18.5 ppg, 9.0 rebounds in 32.7 minutes/game last year.
— Weird baseball schedule Thursday; there were 10 games, only one twilight game, and that was over by 9:10. Luckily on YouTube TV, you can watch replays of games played earlier in the day, but why no night games at all?
— Back in 2012, Harvard-Westlake HS in Los Angeles had these three guys on their baseball team: Max Fried, Lucas Giolito, Jack Flaherty.
Imagine coaching a high school team with three future major leaguers on it? The coach was a guy named Ethan Katz, who later on was pitching coach for the White Sox.
— Rays 3, Pirates 2— Tampa Bay sweeps the Pirates; they’re 26-6, 17-2 at home.
Rays are fifth team since 1947 to start a season 25-6 or better; the other four teams all won the World Series that season:
1955 Dodgers
1958 Bronx
2016 Cubs
1984 Tigers
— Tampa Bay P Zach Eflin was told by umpires in this game that if he didn’t take his wedding ring off, he’d be ejected. Apparently most umpire crews let Eflin wear the ring, but this crew did not, so he took it off.
— Nationals 4, Cubs 3— Last two weeks, Cubs are 0-7 in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on. Getting swept by the Nationals es no bueno.
Time of this game was 1:55; vendors couldn’t have been happy with that.
— Baltimore 13, Kansas City 10— Orioles are 21-10, leading the AL Wild Card race; they’re 10-3 in games where the winning scored from 7th inning on.
Kansas City, on the other hand, is 2-14 at home, with the equally-lowly A’s coming to town this weekend.
— Colorado 9, Milwaukee 6— Brewers led 6-0 after six innings, but were outscored 9-0 in the last three innings. Coming into this game, Colorado had been outscored 49-27 from 7th inning on this season.
— Detroit 2, Mets 0— Justin Verlander gave up two homers in the first inning of his first start for New York, then settled down, but Eduardo Rodriguez blanked the Mets for eight innings, as the Tigers sweep the 3-game series in Motown.
— QB Lamar Jackson is banking a $72.5M signing bonus from the Baltimore Ravens; hopefully he plays in December this year. Jackson missed the Ravens’ last six games last year, their last four games the year before. They say the best ability is dependability.
— If the baseball playoffs started today (they do not):
NL: Braves-Pirates-Dodgers. Wild Cards: Brewers, Arizona, Padres
AL: Rays, Twins, Rangers. Wild Cards: Orioles, Red Sox, Tor/LAA
Last six World Series champs:
2017— Houston Astros
2018— Boston Red Sox
2019— Washington Nationals
2020— Los Angeles Dodgers
2021— Atlanta Braves
2022— Houston Astros
Quote of the Day
“So listen. I can talk for hours on it and I can talk for a minute; the minute’s probably easier. He doesn’t like me and I don’t like him, that’s how it is.”
Phoenix Suns’ owner Mat Ishbia, talking about Cavaliers’ owner Dan Gilbert
Friday’s quiz
How many NBA championship rings has Steve Kerr won, both as a player and coach?
Thursday’s quiz
Max Scherzer has been in the major leagues for 16 years; he broke into the major leagues with Arizona, in 2008.
Wednesday’s quiz
In the movie Oceans Eleven, Julia Roberts plays George Clooney’s ex-wife.
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Friday’s Den: Random stuff with the weekend here…….
— What have you done for me lately?
Mike Budenholzer went 310-146 in five years as coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, winning the NBA title two years ago. 310-146 is a really good record.
Milwaukee fired him Thursday; the team was recently sold, with the Haslam family that also owns the Cleveland Browns now running things. Bucks were the #1-seed in the East this year, but they got upset by Miami in the playoffs. I guess the new owners weren’t happy about it.
I’m figuring Budenholzer won’t be out of work long; he also went 230-219 in five years with the Atlanta Hawks. Winning coaches are hard to find.
— ESPN has four people on their NBA pregame show; only one of them played in the NBA, which is disappointing. Why they insist on putting Stephen A Smith on camera is baffling, but that’s why they’re ESPN, and why less people watch them now.
— Warriors 127, Lakers 100
Golden State outscored Lakers 84-47 in 2nd/3rd quarters.
Warriors were 21-42 on the arc; Klay Thompson was 8-11.
Series is now tied, 1-1.
— Basketball star Hunter Dickinson bolts from Michigan to Kansas; he averaged 18.5 ppg, 9.0 rebounds in 32.7 minutes/game last year.
— Weird baseball schedule Thursday; there were 10 games, only one twilight game, and that was over by 9:10. Luckily on YouTube TV, you can watch replays of games played earlier in the day, but why no night games at all?
— Back in 2012, Harvard-Westlake HS in Los Angeles had these three guys on their baseball team: Max Fried, Lucas Giolito, Jack Flaherty.
Imagine coaching a high school team with three future major leaguers on it? The coach was a guy named Ethan Katz, who later on was pitching coach for the White Sox.
— Rays 3, Pirates 2— Tampa Bay sweeps the Pirates; they’re 26-6, 17-2 at home.
Rays are fifth team since 1947 to start a season 25-6 or better; the other four teams all won the World Series that season:
1955 Dodgers
1958 Bronx
2016 Cubs
1984 Tigers
— Tampa Bay P Zach Eflin was told by umpires in this game that if he didn’t take his wedding ring off, he’d be ejected. Apparently most umpire crews let Eflin wear the ring, but this crew did not, so he took it off.
— Nationals 4, Cubs 3— Last two weeks, Cubs are 0-7 in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on. Getting swept by the Nationals es no bueno.
Time of this game was 1:55; vendors couldn’t have been happy with that.
— Baltimore 13, Kansas City 10— Orioles are 21-10, leading the AL Wild Card race; they’re 10-3 in games where the winning scored from 7th inning on.
Kansas City, on the other hand, is 2-14 at home, with the equally-lowly A’s coming to town this weekend.
— Colorado 9, Milwaukee 6— Brewers led 6-0 after six innings, but were outscored 9-0 in the last three innings. Coming into this game, Colorado had been outscored 49-27 from 7th inning on this season.
— Detroit 2, Mets 0— Justin Verlander gave up two homers in the first inning of his first start for New York, then settled down, but Eduardo Rodriguez blanked the Mets for eight innings, as the Tigers sweep the 3-game series in Motown.
— QB Lamar Jackson is banking a $72.5M signing bonus from the Baltimore Ravens; hopefully he plays in December this year. Jackson missed the Ravens’ last six games last year, their last four games the year before. They say the best ability is dependability.
— If the baseball playoffs started today (they do not):
NL: Braves-Pirates-Dodgers. Wild Cards: Brewers, Arizona, Padres
AL: Rays, Twins, Rangers. Wild Cards: Orioles, Red Sox, Tor/LAA
MIAMI is 18-28 SU (-12.8 Units) in road games against left-handed starters in the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 14-4 Over (9.6 Units) in road games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 15-5 SU (9.5 Units) when the total is 7 to 8.5 in the current season.
CINCINNATI is 12-3 Under (8.7 Units) in home games after a loss by 6 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-4 SU (7.6 Units) in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 36-50 SU (-19 Units) in road games in the first half of the season in the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 81-96 SU (-24.6 Units) in road games in all games in the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 27-12 SU (15.7 Units) vs. a starting pitcher whose gives up 0.5 or less HR's/start over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 79-104 SU (-35.4 Units) in the first half of the season in the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 55-31 Under (20.9 Units) as an underdog of +175 to +250 in the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS are 52-34 SU (14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 34-13 SU (19.7 Units) after 4 or more consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 19-39 SU (-23.9 Units) after having won 4 of their last 5 games in the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 15-3 SU (12.4 Units) in road games vs. a starting pitcher whose gives up 0.5 or less HR's/start over the last 2 seasons...
SAN FRANCISCO is 18-43 SU (-29.3 Units) in home games after a game where the bullpen gave up no earned runs in the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 14-4 Over (9.6 Units) in road games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 15-5 SU (9.5 Units) when the total is 7 to 8.5 in the current season.
CINCINNATI is 12-3 Under (8.7 Units) in home games after a loss by 6 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-4 SU (7.6 Units) in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 36-50 SU (-19 Units) in road games in the first half of the season in the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 81-96 SU (-24.6 Units) in road games in all games in the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 27-12 SU (15.7 Units) vs. a starting pitcher whose gives up 0.5 or less HR's/start over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 79-104 SU (-35.4 Units) in the first half of the season in the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 55-31 Under (20.9 Units) as an underdog of +175 to +250 in the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS are 52-34 SU (14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 34-13 SU (19.7 Units) after 4 or more consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 19-39 SU (-23.9 Units) after having won 4 of their last 5 games in the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 15-3 SU (12.4 Units) in road games vs. a starting pitcher whose gives up 0.5 or less HR's/start over the last 2 seasons...
SAN FRANCISCO is 18-43 SU (-29.3 Units) in home games after a game where the bullpen gave up no earned runs in the last 3 seasons.
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Armadillo's Write-Up
Friday, May 5
National League
Miami (16-16) @ Cubs (15-16)
— Cabrera is 2-1, 4.70 in his last three starts.
— Marlins are 3-1 in his last four starts
— over 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4
— He is 2-0, 3.00 in three starts vs Chicago.
— Miami lost its last three games.
— Marlins are 6-7 on road.
— Marlins are 10-0 in one-run games.
— over 8-3 last eleven games.
— scored run in first inning: 5-32
— record in first 5 innings: 10-17-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-4.2-3.1
— Steele is 4-0, 1.96 in six starts.
— Cubs are 4-2 in his starts.
— over 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 0-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1-2
— He is 0-0, 1.69 in two starts vs Miami.
— Cubs are 4-10 in their last 14 games.
— Chicago is 8-8 at home.
— under 8-1-1 last nine games.
— scored run in first inning: 10-31
— record in first 5 innings: 14-10-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3-5
Colorado (12-20) @ NY Mets (15-15)
— Senzatela is making his first ‘23 start.
— He was 3-7, 5-7 in 19 starts last year.
— In his career, he is 39-42, 4.88 in 117 starts.
— His career ERA is higher on road than in Denver.
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0
— He is 2-2, 2.88 in four starts vs New York.
— Rockies won their last four games.
— Colorado is 5-11 on the road.
— under 7-1 last eight road games
— scored run in first inning: 9-32
— record in first 5 innings: 11-17-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-4-4
— Senga is 3-1, 4.15 in five starts.
— Mets are 4-1 in his starts.
— under 3-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Colorado.
— Mets lost eight of their last nine games.
— Mets are 6-6 at home.
— over 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 4-32
— record in first 5 innings: 14-15-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-8.2-3
Washington (13-18) @ Arizona (17-14)
— Gray is 2-3, 1.57 in his last five starts.
— Nationals are 2-4 in his starts.
— under 5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4
— He gave up a run in 5.1 IP, in one start vs Arizona.
— Nationals won four of last five games.
— Washington is 7-6 on road.
— under 11-4 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-31
— record in first 5 innings: 12-15-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-4.2-2
— Kelly is 2-1, 3.18 in his last three starts.
— Arizona is 3-3 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1-3
— He is 2-0, 5.25 in two starts vs Washington.
— Arizona won four of its last six games.
— Arizona is 8-6 at home.
— over 4-0 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 11-31
— record in first 5 innings: 13-12-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4.1-x
Los Angeles (19-13) @ San Diego (17-15)
— Kershaw is 4-0, 2.08 in his last four starts.
— Dodgers are 5-1 in his starts.
— over 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-1
— He is 14-3, 1.96 in his last 24 starts vs San Diego.
— Dodgers won six in row, 10 of last 13 games.
— Dodgers are 7-7 on road.
— over 9-2-1 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 15-32
— record in first 5 innings: 14-12-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-5-x
— Musgrove is 1-0, 4.32 in his first two starts.
— Padres are 2-0 in his starts.
— under 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He is 0-6, 4.04 in nine starts vs Los Angeles.
— Padres are 9-4 in their last 13 games.
— San Diego is 5-1 in its last six home games.
— under 7-3-1 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 11-32
— record in first 5 innings: 14-16-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-x
Milwaukee (18-13) @ San Francisco (13-17)
— Burnes is 3-0, 2.22 in his last four starts.
— Brewers are 4-2 in his starts.
— over 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1-3
— He is 3-1, 2.25 in 12 games (5 starts) vs San Francisco.
— Brewers lost their last three games.
— Milwaukee is 6-3 in last nine road games.
— under 6-1-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 7-30
— record in first 5 innings: 14-11-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2-3.1
— Manaea is 0-1, 15.88 in his last two starts.
— Giants are 0-4 in his starts.
— over 4-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3
— He is 0-1, 4.15 in two starts vs Milwaukee.
— Giants lost four of their last six games overall.
— San Francisco is 5-1 in last six home games.
— under 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 10-30
— record in first 5 innings: 12-10-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-1.1-x
American League
New York (17-15) @ Tampa Bay (26-6)
— Brito is 0-3, 8.56 in his last four starts.
— New York is 3-3 in his starts.
— under 5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-4
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3
— He hasn’t pitched against Tampa Bay.
— New York is 5-8 in its last 13 games.
— Bronx is 6-7 on road.
— under 15-4 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 10-32
— record in first 5 innings: 16-10-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4.2-x
— Chirinos will be the bulk guy; may/may not start.
— He allowed a run in 4.2 IP (66 PT) in his first bulk game.
— over 0-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-0
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0
— He is 2-3, 3.57 in eight games (5 starts) vs New York.
— Tampa Bay is 12-3 in its last 15 games.
— Rays are 17-2 at home.
— under 4-1 last five home games
— scored run in first inning: 13-32
— record in first 5 innings: 22-8-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 8.1-3-2
Minnesota (18-14) @ Cleveland (14-17)
— Ober is 1-0, 1.59 in his first two starts.
— Twins are 1-1 in his starts.
— under 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0-1
— He is 0-1, 2.40 in three starts vs Cleveland.
— Twins are 7-4 in their last 11 games.
— Minnesota is 2-6 in last eight road games.
— over 6-2-1 last nine
— scored run in first inning: 7-32
— record in first 5 innings: 13-13-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3.1-5
— Battenfield is 0-2, 4.11 in three starts.
— Guardians are 0-3 in his starts, scoring 4 runs.
— under 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Minnesota.
— Guardians are 5-11 in their last 16 games.
— Cleveland is 4-8 at home.
— under 15-4 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 9-31
— record in first 5 innings: 12-13-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-1-x
Oakland (6-26) @ Kansas City (8-24)
— Muller is 0-2, 6.28 in six starts.
— A’s are 1-5 in his starts.
— over 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Kansas City.
— A’s lost 26 of their last 31 games.
— Oakland is 3-11 on the road
— over 20-12
— scored run in first inning: 11-32
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— record in first 5 innings: 7-18-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-5.1
— Keller is 0-1, 5.40 in his last three starts.
— Royals are 3-3 in his starts.
— over 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-1
— He is 1-2, 4.67 in four starts vs Oakland.
— Royals lost 18 of their last 23 games.
— Royals are 2-14 at home.
— over 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 11-34
— record in first 5 innings: 6-22-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-4-4
Texas (18-12) @ LA Angels (18-14)
— Dunning is making his first ‘23 start.
— He is 2-0, 1.77 in eight relief stints (20.1 IP) this year.
— Last two years, he was 9-18, 4.68 in 54 starts.
— allowed run in first inning: 0-0
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0
— He is 2-3, 5.49 in eight starts vs Anaheim.
— Texas won four of its last five games.
— Rangers are 6-6 on the road.
— over last three games
— scored run in first inning: 12-30
— record in first 5 innings: 19-9-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-4.1-x
— Anderson is 0-0, 7.84 in his last four starts.
— Angels are 2-3 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 3-0-2
— He is 1-0, 2.45 in four starts vs Texas.
— Angels are 7-2 in their last nine games.
— Angels are 8-5 at home.
— over 3-1 last four home games
— scored run in first inning: 10-32
— record in first 5 innings: 19-9-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-4
Houston (16-15) @ Seattle (15-16)
— Javier is 2-1, 3.24 in his last three starts.
— Astros are 4-2 in his starts
— over 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4
— He is 3-1, 2.08 in seven games (4 starts) vs Seattle
— Astros are 2-4 in their last six games.
— Houston is 8-4 on the road.
— under 8-2 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 11-31
— record in first 5 innings: 11-12-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-3-x
— Castillo is 2-0, 1.82 in six starts
— Mariners are 4-2 in his starts
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2-3
— He gave up 2 runs in 6 IP, in his one start vs Houston.
— Seattle won its last four games.
— Mariners are 7-9 at home.
— under 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 9-30
— record in first 5 innings: 12-11-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-x
Interleague games
Toronto (18-13) @ Pittsburgh (20-11)
— Bassitt is 2-0, 3.06 in his last three starts.
— Blue Jays are 3-3 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3
— He is 2-0, 2.00 in three starts vs Pittsburgh.
— Toronto lost its last five games.
— Blue Jays are 9-11 on road.
— over 5-0 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 6-32
— record in first 5 innings: 13-12-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-4-4.2
— Hill is 3-0, 2.50 in his last three starts.
— Pirates are 4-2 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-1
— He is 1-2, 4.96 in 13 games (6 starts) vs Toronto.
— Pirates lost their last four games.
— Pittsburgh is 9-4 at home.
— over 5-3-1 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 12-32
— record in first 5 innings: 17-9-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-3-5
White Sox (10-22) @ Cincinnati (13-18)
— Lynn is 0-4, 7.16 in his six starts.
— White Sox are 0-6 in his starts.
— over 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4
— He is 11-4, 3.16 in 18 starts vs Cincinnati.
— Chicago won three of its last four games.
— White Sox are 4-12 on road.
— over 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 11-33
— record in first 5 innings: 12-16-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-5
— Greene is 0-1, 1.93 in his last three starts.
— Reds are 2-4 in his starts.
— under 3-1-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3-2
— This is his first start vs Chicago.
— Reds lost three of their last four games.
— Cincinnati is 9-6 at home.
— over 6-2-1 last nine home games
— scored run in first inning: 8-31
— record in first 5 innings: 10-17-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4.2-x
Boston (19-14) @ Philadelphia (15-17)
— Sale is 1-2, 3.63 in his last four starts.
— Red Sox are 4-2 in his starts.
— over 4-1-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 1-4-1
— He is 0-2, 5.25 in two starts vs Philly.
— Red Sox won their last five games, scoring 36 runs.
— Boston is 6-7 on the road.
— over 11-4 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 12-33
— record in first 5 innings: 11-18-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-3
— Wheeler is 3-0, 3.71 in his last three starts.
— Phillies are 4-2 in his starts.
— under 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 5-1
— He gave up a run in 7.1 IP, in his one start vs Boston.
— Phillies lost their last four games.
— Phillies are 8-5 at home.
— over 3-0 last three games
— scored run in first inning: 11-32
— record in first 5 innings: 14-17-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-2.2-x
Baltimore (21-10) @ Atlanta (22-10)
— Kremer is 2-1, 6.53 in six starts.
— Orioles are 3-3 in his starts.
— over 5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-4
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2
— This is his first start vs Atlanta.
— Orioles are 20-8 in their last 28 games.
— Baltimore is 12-6 on road.
— over 7-3 last ten
— scored run in first inning: 7-31
— record in first 5 innings: 16-11-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-1.1-5.1
— Fried is 2-0, 0.45 in four starts.
— Braves are 3-1 in his starts
— under 2-1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-4
— record in first 5 innings: 4-0
— He tossed a complete game shutout, in his one start vs Baltimore.
— Atlanta is 8-2 in its last 10 games.
— Braves are 7-7 at home.
— over 18-7 last 25 games
— scored run in first inning: 13-32
— record in first 5 innings: 23-6-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-7-3
Detroit (13-17) @ St Louis (10-22)
— Boyd is 1-2, 5.47 in his five starts.
— Tigers are 3-2 in his starts.
— under 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-1
— He allowed a run in 7 IP, in his one start vs St Louis.
— Detroit won its last three games.
— Tigers are 5-10 on road.
— over 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 8-30
— record in first 5 innings: 9-13-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-5-1
— Montgomery is 0-2, 1.42 in his last two starts.
— St Louis was shut out in 3 of his last 4 starts
— Cardinals are 2-4 in his starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 0-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-2
— He is 1-1, 2.95 in three starts vs Detroit.
— Cardinals are 3-13 in their last 16 games.
— Cardinals are 5-11 at home.
— over 6-1 last seven home games
— scored run in first inning: 15-32
— record in first 5 innings: 8-17-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3.1-6.2
Armadillo's Write-Up
Friday, May 5
National League
Miami (16-16) @ Cubs (15-16)
— Cabrera is 2-1, 4.70 in his last three starts.
— Marlins are 3-1 in his last four starts
— over 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4
— He is 2-0, 3.00 in three starts vs Chicago.
— Miami lost its last three games.
— Marlins are 6-7 on road.
— Marlins are 10-0 in one-run games.
— over 8-3 last eleven games.
— scored run in first inning: 5-32
— record in first 5 innings: 10-17-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-4.2-3.1
— Steele is 4-0, 1.96 in six starts.
— Cubs are 4-2 in his starts.
— over 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 0-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1-2
— He is 0-0, 1.69 in two starts vs Miami.
— Cubs are 4-10 in their last 14 games.
— Chicago is 8-8 at home.
— under 8-1-1 last nine games.
— scored run in first inning: 10-31
— record in first 5 innings: 14-10-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3-5
Colorado (12-20) @ NY Mets (15-15)
— Senzatela is making his first ‘23 start.
— He was 3-7, 5-7 in 19 starts last year.
— In his career, he is 39-42, 4.88 in 117 starts.
— His career ERA is higher on road than in Denver.
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0
— He is 2-2, 2.88 in four starts vs New York.
— Rockies won their last four games.
— Colorado is 5-11 on the road.
— under 7-1 last eight road games
— scored run in first inning: 9-32
— record in first 5 innings: 11-17-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-4-4
— Senga is 3-1, 4.15 in five starts.
— Mets are 4-1 in his starts.
— under 3-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Colorado.
— Mets lost eight of their last nine games.
— Mets are 6-6 at home.
— over 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 4-32
— record in first 5 innings: 14-15-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-8.2-3
Washington (13-18) @ Arizona (17-14)
— Gray is 2-3, 1.57 in his last five starts.
— Nationals are 2-4 in his starts.
— under 5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4
— He gave up a run in 5.1 IP, in one start vs Arizona.
— Nationals won four of last five games.
— Washington is 7-6 on road.
— under 11-4 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-31
— record in first 5 innings: 12-15-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-4.2-2
— Kelly is 2-1, 3.18 in his last three starts.
— Arizona is 3-3 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1-3
— He is 2-0, 5.25 in two starts vs Washington.
— Arizona won four of its last six games.
— Arizona is 8-6 at home.
— over 4-0 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 11-31
— record in first 5 innings: 13-12-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4.1-x
Los Angeles (19-13) @ San Diego (17-15)
— Kershaw is 4-0, 2.08 in his last four starts.
— Dodgers are 5-1 in his starts.
— over 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-1
— He is 14-3, 1.96 in his last 24 starts vs San Diego.
— Dodgers won six in row, 10 of last 13 games.
— Dodgers are 7-7 on road.
— over 9-2-1 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 15-32
— record in first 5 innings: 14-12-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-5-x
— Musgrove is 1-0, 4.32 in his first two starts.
— Padres are 2-0 in his starts.
— under 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He is 0-6, 4.04 in nine starts vs Los Angeles.
— Padres are 9-4 in their last 13 games.
— San Diego is 5-1 in its last six home games.
— under 7-3-1 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 11-32
— record in first 5 innings: 14-16-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-x
Milwaukee (18-13) @ San Francisco (13-17)
— Burnes is 3-0, 2.22 in his last four starts.
— Brewers are 4-2 in his starts.
— over 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1-3
— He is 3-1, 2.25 in 12 games (5 starts) vs San Francisco.
— Brewers lost their last three games.
— Milwaukee is 6-3 in last nine road games.
— under 6-1-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 7-30
— record in first 5 innings: 14-11-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2-3.1
— Manaea is 0-1, 15.88 in his last two starts.
— Giants are 0-4 in his starts.
— over 4-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3
— He is 0-1, 4.15 in two starts vs Milwaukee.
— Giants lost four of their last six games overall.
— San Francisco is 5-1 in last six home games.
— under 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 10-30
— record in first 5 innings: 12-10-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-1.1-x
American League
New York (17-15) @ Tampa Bay (26-6)
— Brito is 0-3, 8.56 in his last four starts.
— New York is 3-3 in his starts.
— under 5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-4
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3
— He hasn’t pitched against Tampa Bay.
— New York is 5-8 in its last 13 games.
— Bronx is 6-7 on road.
— under 15-4 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 10-32
— record in first 5 innings: 16-10-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4.2-x
— Chirinos will be the bulk guy; may/may not start.
— He allowed a run in 4.2 IP (66 PT) in his first bulk game.
— over 0-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-0
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0
— He is 2-3, 3.57 in eight games (5 starts) vs New York.
— Tampa Bay is 12-3 in its last 15 games.
— Rays are 17-2 at home.
— under 4-1 last five home games
— scored run in first inning: 13-32
— record in first 5 innings: 22-8-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 8.1-3-2
Minnesota (18-14) @ Cleveland (14-17)
— Ober is 1-0, 1.59 in his first two starts.
— Twins are 1-1 in his starts.
— under 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0-1
— He is 0-1, 2.40 in three starts vs Cleveland.
— Twins are 7-4 in their last 11 games.
— Minnesota is 2-6 in last eight road games.
— over 6-2-1 last nine
— scored run in first inning: 7-32
— record in first 5 innings: 13-13-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3.1-5
— Battenfield is 0-2, 4.11 in three starts.
— Guardians are 0-3 in his starts, scoring 4 runs.
— under 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Minnesota.
— Guardians are 5-11 in their last 16 games.
— Cleveland is 4-8 at home.
— under 15-4 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 9-31
— record in first 5 innings: 12-13-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-1-x
Oakland (6-26) @ Kansas City (8-24)
— Muller is 0-2, 6.28 in six starts.
— A’s are 1-5 in his starts.
— over 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Kansas City.
— A’s lost 26 of their last 31 games.
— Oakland is 3-11 on the road
— over 20-12
— scored run in first inning: 11-32
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— record in first 5 innings: 7-18-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-5.1
— Keller is 0-1, 5.40 in his last three starts.
— Royals are 3-3 in his starts.
— over 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-1
— He is 1-2, 4.67 in four starts vs Oakland.
— Royals lost 18 of their last 23 games.
— Royals are 2-14 at home.
— over 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 11-34
— record in first 5 innings: 6-22-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-4-4
Texas (18-12) @ LA Angels (18-14)
— Dunning is making his first ‘23 start.
— He is 2-0, 1.77 in eight relief stints (20.1 IP) this year.
— Last two years, he was 9-18, 4.68 in 54 starts.
— allowed run in first inning: 0-0
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0
— He is 2-3, 5.49 in eight starts vs Anaheim.
— Texas won four of its last five games.
— Rangers are 6-6 on the road.
— over last three games
— scored run in first inning: 12-30
— record in first 5 innings: 19-9-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-4.1-x
— Anderson is 0-0, 7.84 in his last four starts.
— Angels are 2-3 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 3-0-2
— He is 1-0, 2.45 in four starts vs Texas.
— Angels are 7-2 in their last nine games.
— Angels are 8-5 at home.
— over 3-1 last four home games
— scored run in first inning: 10-32
— record in first 5 innings: 19-9-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-4
Houston (16-15) @ Seattle (15-16)
— Javier is 2-1, 3.24 in his last three starts.
— Astros are 4-2 in his starts
— over 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4
— He is 3-1, 2.08 in seven games (4 starts) vs Seattle
— Astros are 2-4 in their last six games.
— Houston is 8-4 on the road.
— under 8-2 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 11-31
— record in first 5 innings: 11-12-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-3-x
— Castillo is 2-0, 1.82 in six starts
— Mariners are 4-2 in his starts
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2-3
— He gave up 2 runs in 6 IP, in his one start vs Houston.
— Seattle won its last four games.
— Mariners are 7-9 at home.
— under 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 9-30
— record in first 5 innings: 12-11-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-x
Interleague games
Toronto (18-13) @ Pittsburgh (20-11)
— Bassitt is 2-0, 3.06 in his last three starts.
— Blue Jays are 3-3 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3
— He is 2-0, 2.00 in three starts vs Pittsburgh.
— Toronto lost its last five games.
— Blue Jays are 9-11 on road.
— over 5-0 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 6-32
— record in first 5 innings: 13-12-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-4-4.2
— Hill is 3-0, 2.50 in his last three starts.
— Pirates are 4-2 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-1
— He is 1-2, 4.96 in 13 games (6 starts) vs Toronto.
— Pirates lost their last four games.
— Pittsburgh is 9-4 at home.
— over 5-3-1 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 12-32
— record in first 5 innings: 17-9-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-3-5
White Sox (10-22) @ Cincinnati (13-18)
— Lynn is 0-4, 7.16 in his six starts.
— White Sox are 0-6 in his starts.
— over 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4
— He is 11-4, 3.16 in 18 starts vs Cincinnati.
— Chicago won three of its last four games.
— White Sox are 4-12 on road.
— over 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 11-33
— record in first 5 innings: 12-16-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-5
— Greene is 0-1, 1.93 in his last three starts.
— Reds are 2-4 in his starts.
— under 3-1-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3-2
— This is his first start vs Chicago.
— Reds lost three of their last four games.
— Cincinnati is 9-6 at home.
— over 6-2-1 last nine home games
— scored run in first inning: 8-31
— record in first 5 innings: 10-17-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4.2-x
Boston (19-14) @ Philadelphia (15-17)
— Sale is 1-2, 3.63 in his last four starts.
— Red Sox are 4-2 in his starts.
— over 4-1-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 1-4-1
— He is 0-2, 5.25 in two starts vs Philly.
— Red Sox won their last five games, scoring 36 runs.
— Boston is 6-7 on the road.
— over 11-4 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 12-33
— record in first 5 innings: 11-18-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-3
— Wheeler is 3-0, 3.71 in his last three starts.
— Phillies are 4-2 in his starts.
— under 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 5-1
— He gave up a run in 7.1 IP, in his one start vs Boston.
— Phillies lost their last four games.
— Phillies are 8-5 at home.
— over 3-0 last three games
— scored run in first inning: 11-32
— record in first 5 innings: 14-17-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-2.2-x
Baltimore (21-10) @ Atlanta (22-10)
— Kremer is 2-1, 6.53 in six starts.
— Orioles are 3-3 in his starts.
— over 5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-4
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2
— This is his first start vs Atlanta.
— Orioles are 20-8 in their last 28 games.
— Baltimore is 12-6 on road.
— over 7-3 last ten
— scored run in first inning: 7-31
— record in first 5 innings: 16-11-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-1.1-5.1
— Fried is 2-0, 0.45 in four starts.
— Braves are 3-1 in his starts
— under 2-1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-4
— record in first 5 innings: 4-0
— He tossed a complete game shutout, in his one start vs Baltimore.
— Atlanta is 8-2 in its last 10 games.
— Braves are 7-7 at home.
— over 18-7 last 25 games
— scored run in first inning: 13-32
— record in first 5 innings: 23-6-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-7-3
Detroit (13-17) @ St Louis (10-22)
— Boyd is 1-2, 5.47 in his five starts.
— Tigers are 3-2 in his starts.
— under 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-1
— He allowed a run in 7 IP, in his one start vs St Louis.
— Detroit won its last three games.
— Tigers are 5-10 on road.
— over 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 8-30
— record in first 5 innings: 9-13-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-5-1
— Montgomery is 0-2, 1.42 in his last two starts.
— St Louis was shut out in 3 of his last 4 starts
— Cardinals are 2-4 in his starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 0-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-2
— He is 1-1, 2.95 in three starts vs Detroit.
— Cardinals are 3-13 in their last 16 games.
— Cardinals are 5-11 at home.
— over 6-1 last seven home games
— scored run in first inning: 15-32
— record in first 5 innings: 8-17-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3.1-6.2
