MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up
Tuesday, May 7
National League
Arizona (15-20) @ Cincinnati (16-18)
— Gallen is 3-2, 3.38 in six starts.
— Arizona is 3-3 in his starts.
— under 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2
— He is 0-1, 3.93 in three starts vs Cincinnati.
— Arizona is 3-7 in its last ten games.
— Diamondbacks are 6-10 on road.
— Arizona is 1-10 in series openers.
— under 17-8 last 25 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-35
— record in first 5 innings: 15-14-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-x
— Montas is 0-2, 11.74 in his last three starts.
— Cincinnati is 3-2 in his starts.
— over 3-1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-1
— He is 1-1, 11.74 in two starts vs Arizona.
— Reds lost eight of last ten games.
— They’re 9-10 at home.
— Reds are 6-5 in series openers.
— under 12-6 last 18 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-34
— record in first 5 innings: 12-15-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-5-x
San Diego (19-19) @ Cubs (21-15)
— Vasquez is 0-1, 9.39 in two starts.
— San Diego is 0-2 in his starts.
— over 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Chicago
— Padres won five of last six games.
— They’re 11-7 on road.
— over 8-3 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 13-38
— record in first 5 innings: 16-16-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5-4
— Imanaga is 5-0, 1.30 in six starts.
— Chicago is 6-0 in his starts.
— under 5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1-2
— He hasn’t pitched against San Diego.
— Cubs are 4-6 in their last ten games.
— They’re 12-5 at home.
— under 5-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 9-36
— record in first 5 innings: 16-12-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4.1
NY Mets (17-18) @ St Louis (15-20)
— Butto is 0-2, 3.94 in his last three starts.
— Mets are 3-2 in his starts.
— under 4-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— record in first 5 innings: 0-3-2
— He gave up 4 runs in 5.2 IP, in his one start vs St Louis.
— New York is 5-10 in its last 15 games.
— Mets are 8-8 on road.
— over 3-2 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 10-35
— record in first 5 innings: 11-15-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1.1-4-3
— Mikolas is 1-3, 6.43 in his last four starts.
— St Louis is 2-5 in his starts.
— under 6-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-6
— He is 2-3, 4.46 in six starts vs New York.
— Cardinals are 2-6 in last eight games.
— They’re 6-10 at home.
— under 18-7 last 25 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-35
— record in first 5 innings: 11-19-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-5.1-3
San Francisco (15-21) @ Colorado (8-26)
— Harrison is 1-0, 3.00 in his last four starts.
— San Francisco is 5-2 in his starts.
— over 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-2
— He gave up 4 runs in 5 IP in his one start vs Colorado
— San Francisco is 3-8 in its last eleven games.
— Giants are 6-14 on road.
— Giants are 5-6 in series openers.
— under 11-3 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-36
— record in first 5 innings: 10-20-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-3.2
— Hudson is 0-5, 6.75 in six starts.
— Colorado is 1-5 in his starts.
— under 5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 0-5-1
— He is 3-0, 2.31 in four starts vs San Francisco.
— Rockies are 8-26 in their first 34 games.
— They’re 5-10 at home.
— in series openers.
— under 15-8 last 23 games
— scored run in first inning: 9-34
— record in first 5 innings: 8-17-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-2.1-x
Miami (10-27) @ Los Angeles (24-13)
— Cabrera is 1-1, 6.52 in four starts.
— Miami is 2-2 in his starts.
— over 3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-4
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1-1
— He is 1-1, 5.59 in 2 games (1 start) against the Dodgers.
— Marlins lost three of their last four games.
— Miami is 5-12 on road.
— over 9-2 last eleven games.
— scored run in first inning: 9-37
— record in first 5 innings: 13-21-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-5-3.1
— Yamamoto is 3-0, 1.91 in his last six starts.
— Dodgers are 3-4 in his starts.
— over 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 5-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Miami.
— Dodgers won 12 of last 14 games.
— Dodgers are 13-8 at home.
— under 7-4 last eleven games.
— scored run in first inning: 16-37
— record in first 5 innings: 23-12-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-2.1-5
American League
Texas (20-16) @ Oakland (17-19)
— Texas hasn’t named a starter.
— Rangers are 7-3 in their last nine games.
— They’re 10-7 on road.
— under 10-3 last thirteen games
— scored run in first inning: 12-36
— record in first 5 innings: 14-13-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-3-3
— Stripling is 1-1, 2.70 in his last three starts.
— Oakland is 2-5 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 3-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-6
— He is 0-2, 5.87 in three starts vs Texas.
— A’s are 9-5 in their last 14 games.
— Oakland is 9-11 at home.
— under 10-4 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-36
— record in first 5 innings: 15-20-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-8-3
Detroit (18-17) @ Cleveland (23-12)
— Maeda is 1-0, 0.82 in his last two starts.
— Detroit is 4-2 in his starts.
— over 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-2
— He is 3-1, 3.86 in six starts vs Cleveland.
— Detroit lost its last four games.
— Tigers are 10-8 on road.
— under 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 13-35
— record in first 5 innings: 13-16-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-1-2
— Allen is 1-2, 6.75 in his last five starts.
— Guardians are 4-3 in his starts.
— over 6-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-2
— He allowed 2 runs in 6 IP in his one start vs Detroit.
— Cleveland is 4-2 in its last six games.
— Guardians are 11-5 at home.
— under 9-4 last thirteen games
— scored run in first inning: 7-35
— record in first 5 innings: 18-11-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4
White Sox (8-27) @ Tampa Bay (18-18)
— Soroka is 0-3, 6.48 in seven starts.
— White Sox are 1-6 in his starts.
— over 7-0
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3-1
— He gave up 3 runs in 5.1 IP, in his one start vs Tampa Bay
— White Sox are 2-5 in their last seven games.
— Chicago is 3-15 on road.
— over 11-5 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-35
— record in first 5 innings: 12-17-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-3-6
— Eflin is 0-3, 4.03 in his last five starts.
— Rays are 2-5 in his starts.
— under 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-2
— He is 1-1, 3.50 in three starts vs Chicago.
— Tampa Bay won its last four games.
— Rays are 12-9 at home.
— over 10-3 last 13 home games
— scored run in first inning: 10-36
— record in first 5 innings: 14-16-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-7-5
Houston (12-22) @ Bronx (23-13)
— Verlander is 1-0, 2.04 in three starts.
— Houston is 1-2 in his starts.
— under 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 10-9, 3.41 in 27 starts vs New York.
— Houston is 5-3 in its last eight games.
— Astros are 5-10 on road.
— Astros are 5-6 in series openers.
— under 14-3 last 17 games
— scored run in first inning: 12-34
— record in first 5 innings: 15-16-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3.2-4.2
— Gil is 2-0, 3.00 in his last three starts.
— New York is 4-2 in his starts.
— under 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 0-6
— record in first 5 innings: 5-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Houston.
— New York is 4-1 in its last five games.
— They’re 11-5 at home.
— New York is 6-5 in series openers.
— under 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 10-36
— record in first 5 innings: 16-12-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-4-2.2
Seattle (19-16) @ Minnesota (20-14)
— Hancock is 2-1, 4.60 in his last three starts.
— Seattle is 3-3 in his starts.
— under 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3
— He hasn’t pitched against Minnesota.
— Seattle is 9-5 in its last 14 games.
— Mariners are 8-8 on road.
— under 28-6 last 34 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-35
— record in first 5 innings: 16-13-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-3-1.1
— Ober is 3-0, 3.26 in his last three starts.
— Minnesota is 3-3 in his starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2
— He is 2-0, 4.20 in three starts vs Seattle.
— Twins won 13 of their last 14 games.
— They’re 9-7 at home.
— over 8-5 last 13 games.
— scored run in first inning: 9-34
— record in first 5 innings: 14-17-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-3
Interleague Games
LA Angels (12-23) @ Pittsburgh (17-19)
— Sandoval is 0-4, 6.75 in his last five starts.
— Angels are 2-5 in his starts.
— over 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-6
— He hasn’t pitched against Pittsburgh.
— Angels are 3-14 in their last 17 games.
— They’re 8-12 on road.
— under 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 9-35
— record in first 5 innings: 10-23-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-3-1.2
— Priester is 0-2, 4.41 in three starts.
— Pittsburgh is 0-3 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Anaheim.
— Pirates are 8-16 in their last 24 games.
— They’re 8-8 at home.
— under 13-2 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-35
— record in first 5 innings: 13-16-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3.2-x
Toronto (16-19) @ Philadelphia (25-11)
— Berrios is 4-2, 1.44 in seven starts.
— Toronto is 5-2 in his starts.
— under 5-1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3-1
— He is 1-1, 3.75 in two starts vs Philadelphia.
— Toronto lost nine of its last 12 games.
— Blue Jays are 8-12 on road.
— Toronto is 7-4 in series openers.
— over 3-0 last three games
— scored run in first inning: 10-35
— record in first 5 innings: 16-14-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-4-x
— Sanchez is 1-3, 5.55 in his last five starts.
— Phillies are 1-5 in his starts.
— under 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4
— He hasn’t pitched against Toronto.
— Phillies are 20-5 in their last 25 games.
— Phillies are 14-6 at home.
— Phillies are 8-3 in series openers.
— over 6-3 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 16-36
— record in first 5 innings: 26-8-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2.1-2
Boston (19-16) @ Atlanta (20-12)
— Crawford is 2-1, 2.01 in seven starts.
— Boston is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Atlanta
— Red Sox are 1-3 in their last four games.
— They’re 12-7 on road.
— under 10-5 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-35
— record in first 5 innings: 21-9-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 9-4.2-x
— Sale is 3-0, 2.37 in his last three starts.
— Atlanta is 4-2 in his starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 4-6
— record in first 5 innings: 5-1
— He is 2-1, 2.29 in 10 games (5 starts) vs Boston.
— He pitched for Boston from 2017-23.
— Braves are 2-5 in their last seven games.
— They’re 9-7 on road.
— under 10-1 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 9-31
— record in first 5 innings: 16-11-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2.1-4.1
Baltimore (23-11) @ Washington (17-17)
— Burnes is 1-1, 3.57 in his last four starts.
— Baltimore is 5-2 in his starts.
— under 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 5-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2-1
— He is 0-0, 3.68 in 5 games (2 starts) vs Washington
— Baltimore is 15-5 in its last 20 games.
— Orioles are 11-4 on road.
— Orioles are 8-3 in series openers.
— under 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 8-34
— record in first 5 innings: 20-11-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3-x
— Williams is 3-0, 2.32 in six starts.
— Washington is 5-1 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-4
— record in first 5 innings: 5-1
— He gave up a run in 6 IP, in his one start vs Baltimore.
— Nationals are 7-3 in their last ten games.
— They’re 6-9 at home.
— Nationals are 4-7 in series openers.
— over 7-2 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 6-34
— record in first 5 innings: 15-18-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-6-x
Milwaukee (20-14) @ Kansas City (21-15)
— Rea is 1-0, 2.65 in his last three starts.
— Milwaukee is 5-1 in his starts.
— under 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1-2
— He is 0-0, 7.71 in 2 games (1 start) vs Kansas City.
— Brewers are 3-6 in their last nine games.
— They’re 13-7 on road.
— under 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 12-34
— record in first 5 innings: 17-11-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3-2
— Lugo is 5-1, 1.61 in seven starts.
— Kansas City is 5-2 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 0-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-2
— He is 1-0, 2.16 in nine games (1 start) vs Milwaukee.
— Royals are 4-2 in their last six games.
— Royals are 14-7 at home.
— under 19-7 last 26 games
— scored run in first inning: 12-36
— record in first 5 innings: 18-11-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-5-3
Armadillo's Write-Up
Tuesday, May 7
National League
Arizona (15-20) @ Cincinnati (16-18)
— Gallen is 3-2, 3.38 in six starts.
— Arizona is 3-3 in his starts.
— under 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2
— He is 0-1, 3.93 in three starts vs Cincinnati.
— Arizona is 3-7 in its last ten games.
— Diamondbacks are 6-10 on road.
— Arizona is 1-10 in series openers.
— under 17-8 last 25 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-35
— record in first 5 innings: 15-14-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-x
— Montas is 0-2, 11.74 in his last three starts.
— Cincinnati is 3-2 in his starts.
— over 3-1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-1
— He is 1-1, 11.74 in two starts vs Arizona.
— Reds lost eight of last ten games.
— They’re 9-10 at home.
— Reds are 6-5 in series openers.
— under 12-6 last 18 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-34
— record in first 5 innings: 12-15-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-5-x
San Diego (19-19) @ Cubs (21-15)
— Vasquez is 0-1, 9.39 in two starts.
— San Diego is 0-2 in his starts.
— over 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Chicago
— Padres won five of last six games.
— They’re 11-7 on road.
— over 8-3 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 13-38
— record in first 5 innings: 16-16-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5-4
— Imanaga is 5-0, 1.30 in six starts.
— Chicago is 6-0 in his starts.
— under 5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1-2
— He hasn’t pitched against San Diego.
— Cubs are 4-6 in their last ten games.
— They’re 12-5 at home.
— under 5-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 9-36
— record in first 5 innings: 16-12-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4.1
NY Mets (17-18) @ St Louis (15-20)
— Butto is 0-2, 3.94 in his last three starts.
— Mets are 3-2 in his starts.
— under 4-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— record in first 5 innings: 0-3-2
— He gave up 4 runs in 5.2 IP, in his one start vs St Louis.
— New York is 5-10 in its last 15 games.
— Mets are 8-8 on road.
— over 3-2 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 10-35
— record in first 5 innings: 11-15-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1.1-4-3
— Mikolas is 1-3, 6.43 in his last four starts.
— St Louis is 2-5 in his starts.
— under 6-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-6
— He is 2-3, 4.46 in six starts vs New York.
— Cardinals are 2-6 in last eight games.
— They’re 6-10 at home.
— under 18-7 last 25 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-35
— record in first 5 innings: 11-19-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-5.1-3
San Francisco (15-21) @ Colorado (8-26)
— Harrison is 1-0, 3.00 in his last four starts.
— San Francisco is 5-2 in his starts.
— over 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-2
— He gave up 4 runs in 5 IP in his one start vs Colorado
— San Francisco is 3-8 in its last eleven games.
— Giants are 6-14 on road.
— Giants are 5-6 in series openers.
— under 11-3 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-36
— record in first 5 innings: 10-20-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-3.2
— Hudson is 0-5, 6.75 in six starts.
— Colorado is 1-5 in his starts.
— under 5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 0-5-1
— He is 3-0, 2.31 in four starts vs San Francisco.
— Rockies are 8-26 in their first 34 games.
— They’re 5-10 at home.
— in series openers.
— under 15-8 last 23 games
— scored run in first inning: 9-34
— record in first 5 innings: 8-17-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-2.1-x
Miami (10-27) @ Los Angeles (24-13)
— Cabrera is 1-1, 6.52 in four starts.
— Miami is 2-2 in his starts.
— over 3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-4
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1-1
— He is 1-1, 5.59 in 2 games (1 start) against the Dodgers.
— Marlins lost three of their last four games.
— Miami is 5-12 on road.
— over 9-2 last eleven games.
— scored run in first inning: 9-37
— record in first 5 innings: 13-21-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-5-3.1
— Yamamoto is 3-0, 1.91 in his last six starts.
— Dodgers are 3-4 in his starts.
— over 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 5-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Miami.
— Dodgers won 12 of last 14 games.
— Dodgers are 13-8 at home.
— under 7-4 last eleven games.
— scored run in first inning: 16-37
— record in first 5 innings: 23-12-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-2.1-5
American League
Texas (20-16) @ Oakland (17-19)
— Texas hasn’t named a starter.
— Rangers are 7-3 in their last nine games.
— They’re 10-7 on road.
— under 10-3 last thirteen games
— scored run in first inning: 12-36
— record in first 5 innings: 14-13-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-3-3
— Stripling is 1-1, 2.70 in his last three starts.
— Oakland is 2-5 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 3-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-6
— He is 0-2, 5.87 in three starts vs Texas.
— A’s are 9-5 in their last 14 games.
— Oakland is 9-11 at home.
— under 10-4 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-36
— record in first 5 innings: 15-20-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-8-3
Detroit (18-17) @ Cleveland (23-12)
— Maeda is 1-0, 0.82 in his last two starts.
— Detroit is 4-2 in his starts.
— over 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-2
— He is 3-1, 3.86 in six starts vs Cleveland.
— Detroit lost its last four games.
— Tigers are 10-8 on road.
— under 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 13-35
— record in first 5 innings: 13-16-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-1-2
— Allen is 1-2, 6.75 in his last five starts.
— Guardians are 4-3 in his starts.
— over 6-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-2
— He allowed 2 runs in 6 IP in his one start vs Detroit.
— Cleveland is 4-2 in its last six games.
— Guardians are 11-5 at home.
— under 9-4 last thirteen games
— scored run in first inning: 7-35
— record in first 5 innings: 18-11-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4
White Sox (8-27) @ Tampa Bay (18-18)
— Soroka is 0-3, 6.48 in seven starts.
— White Sox are 1-6 in his starts.
— over 7-0
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3-1
— He gave up 3 runs in 5.1 IP, in his one start vs Tampa Bay
— White Sox are 2-5 in their last seven games.
— Chicago is 3-15 on road.
— over 11-5 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-35
— record in first 5 innings: 12-17-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-3-6
— Eflin is 0-3, 4.03 in his last five starts.
— Rays are 2-5 in his starts.
— under 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-2
— He is 1-1, 3.50 in three starts vs Chicago.
— Tampa Bay won its last four games.
— Rays are 12-9 at home.
— over 10-3 last 13 home games
— scored run in first inning: 10-36
— record in first 5 innings: 14-16-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-7-5
Houston (12-22) @ Bronx (23-13)
— Verlander is 1-0, 2.04 in three starts.
— Houston is 1-2 in his starts.
— under 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 10-9, 3.41 in 27 starts vs New York.
— Houston is 5-3 in its last eight games.
— Astros are 5-10 on road.
— Astros are 5-6 in series openers.
— under 14-3 last 17 games
— scored run in first inning: 12-34
— record in first 5 innings: 15-16-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3.2-4.2
— Gil is 2-0, 3.00 in his last three starts.
— New York is 4-2 in his starts.
— under 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 0-6
— record in first 5 innings: 5-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Houston.
— New York is 4-1 in its last five games.
— They’re 11-5 at home.
— New York is 6-5 in series openers.
— under 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 10-36
— record in first 5 innings: 16-12-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-4-2.2
Seattle (19-16) @ Minnesota (20-14)
— Hancock is 2-1, 4.60 in his last three starts.
— Seattle is 3-3 in his starts.
— under 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3
— He hasn’t pitched against Minnesota.
— Seattle is 9-5 in its last 14 games.
— Mariners are 8-8 on road.
— under 28-6 last 34 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-35
— record in first 5 innings: 16-13-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-3-1.1
— Ober is 3-0, 3.26 in his last three starts.
— Minnesota is 3-3 in his starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2
— He is 2-0, 4.20 in three starts vs Seattle.
— Twins won 13 of their last 14 games.
— They’re 9-7 at home.
— over 8-5 last 13 games.
— scored run in first inning: 9-34
— record in first 5 innings: 14-17-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-3
Interleague Games
LA Angels (12-23) @ Pittsburgh (17-19)
— Sandoval is 0-4, 6.75 in his last five starts.
— Angels are 2-5 in his starts.
— over 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-6
— He hasn’t pitched against Pittsburgh.
— Angels are 3-14 in their last 17 games.
— They’re 8-12 on road.
— under 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 9-35
— record in first 5 innings: 10-23-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-3-1.2
— Priester is 0-2, 4.41 in three starts.
— Pittsburgh is 0-3 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Anaheim.
— Pirates are 8-16 in their last 24 games.
— They’re 8-8 at home.
— under 13-2 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-35
— record in first 5 innings: 13-16-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3.2-x
Toronto (16-19) @ Philadelphia (25-11)
— Berrios is 4-2, 1.44 in seven starts.
— Toronto is 5-2 in his starts.
— under 5-1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3-1
— He is 1-1, 3.75 in two starts vs Philadelphia.
— Toronto lost nine of its last 12 games.
— Blue Jays are 8-12 on road.
— Toronto is 7-4 in series openers.
— over 3-0 last three games
— scored run in first inning: 10-35
— record in first 5 innings: 16-14-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-4-x
— Sanchez is 1-3, 5.55 in his last five starts.
— Phillies are 1-5 in his starts.
— under 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4
— He hasn’t pitched against Toronto.
— Phillies are 20-5 in their last 25 games.
— Phillies are 14-6 at home.
— Phillies are 8-3 in series openers.
— over 6-3 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 16-36
— record in first 5 innings: 26-8-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2.1-2
Boston (19-16) @ Atlanta (20-12)
— Crawford is 2-1, 2.01 in seven starts.
— Boston is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Atlanta
— Red Sox are 1-3 in their last four games.
— They’re 12-7 on road.
— under 10-5 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-35
— record in first 5 innings: 21-9-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 9-4.2-x
— Sale is 3-0, 2.37 in his last three starts.
— Atlanta is 4-2 in his starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 4-6
— record in first 5 innings: 5-1
— He is 2-1, 2.29 in 10 games (5 starts) vs Boston.
— He pitched for Boston from 2017-23.
— Braves are 2-5 in their last seven games.
— They’re 9-7 on road.
— under 10-1 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 9-31
— record in first 5 innings: 16-11-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2.1-4.1
Baltimore (23-11) @ Washington (17-17)
— Burnes is 1-1, 3.57 in his last four starts.
— Baltimore is 5-2 in his starts.
— under 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 5-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2-1
— He is 0-0, 3.68 in 5 games (2 starts) vs Washington
— Baltimore is 15-5 in its last 20 games.
— Orioles are 11-4 on road.
— Orioles are 8-3 in series openers.
— under 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 8-34
— record in first 5 innings: 20-11-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3-x
— Williams is 3-0, 2.32 in six starts.
— Washington is 5-1 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-4
— record in first 5 innings: 5-1
— He gave up a run in 6 IP, in his one start vs Baltimore.
— Nationals are 7-3 in their last ten games.
— They’re 6-9 at home.
— Nationals are 4-7 in series openers.
— over 7-2 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 6-34
— record in first 5 innings: 15-18-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-6-x
Milwaukee (20-14) @ Kansas City (21-15)
— Rea is 1-0, 2.65 in his last three starts.
— Milwaukee is 5-1 in his starts.
— under 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1-2
— He is 0-0, 7.71 in 2 games (1 start) vs Kansas City.
— Brewers are 3-6 in their last nine games.
— They’re 13-7 on road.
— under 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 12-34
— record in first 5 innings: 17-11-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3-2
— Lugo is 5-1, 1.61 in seven starts.
— Kansas City is 5-2 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 0-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-2
— He is 1-0, 2.16 in nine games (1 start) vs Milwaukee.
— Royals are 4-2 in their last six games.
— Royals are 14-7 at home.
— under 19-7 last 26 games
— scored run in first inning: 12-36
— record in first 5 innings: 18-11-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-5-3
TUESDAY, MAY 7
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEX at OAK | 03:37 PM | OAK +104 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| DET at CLE | 06:10 PM | CLE -128 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| TOR at PHI | 06:40 PM | PHI -116 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| LAA at PIT | 06:40 PM | PIT -123 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| AZ at CIN | 06:40 PM | AZ -127 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| BAL at WAS | 06:45 PM | BAL -206 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| CHW at TB | 06:50 PM | TB -249 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| HOU at NYY | 07:05 PM | NYY -115 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| BOS at ATL | 07:20 PM | ATL -183 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| SEA at MIN | 07:40 PM | SEA +132 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| SD at CHC | 07:40 PM | CHC -159 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| MIL at KC | 07:40 PM | MIL +112 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| NYM at STL | 07:45 PM | NYM +111 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| SF at COL | 08:40 PM | SF -155 U 10.0 | +500 +500 |
| MIA at LAD | 10:10 PM | LAD -279 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
MLB MAY'S BEST BETS !
05/07/2024....................15 - 7 - 0.................................68.18%...................................+ 33.70
05/06/2024........................9 - 8 - 0.................................52.94%...................................+ 3.55
05/05/2024...................10 - 13 - 2.................................43.47%...................................- 18.60
05/04/2024...................10 - 14 - 1.................................41.68%....................................- 22.90
05/03/2024.....................9 - 14 - 1.................................39.13%....................................- 30.90
05/02/2024.......................4 - 5 - 0..................................44.44%....................................- 6.25
05/01/2024.....................10 - 9 - 4..................................52.63%.....................................+ 6.25
TOTALS..........................67 - 70 - 8..................................48.90%....................................-35.15
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Mar - April : TOTALS........................292 - 260 - 7.................52.98%..................+ 96.45
05/07/2024....................15 - 7 - 0.................................68.18%...................................+ 33.70
05/06/2024........................9 - 8 - 0.................................52.94%...................................+ 3.55
05/05/2024...................10 - 13 - 2.................................43.47%...................................- 18.60
05/04/2024...................10 - 14 - 1.................................41.68%....................................- 22.90
05/03/2024.....................9 - 14 - 1.................................39.13%....................................- 30.90
05/02/2024.......................4 - 5 - 0..................................44.44%....................................- 6.25
05/01/2024.....................10 - 9 - 4..................................52.63%.....................................+ 6.25
TOTALS..........................67 - 70 - 8..................................48.90%....................................-35.15
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Mar - April : TOTALS........................292 - 260 - 7.................52.98%..................+ 96.45
Armadillo Sports
Wednesday’s 6-pack:
Most hits in a season for the Baltimore Orioles:
214— Miguel Tejada, 2006
211— Cal Ripken, 1983
210— Cal Ripken, 1991
207— BJ Surhoff, 1999
205— Al Bumbry, 1980
203— Miguel Tejada, 2004
Quote of the Day
“Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes.”
Jack Handey
Wednesday’s quiz
In the movie Last Vegas, which Las Vegas hotel do the four friends stay at?
Tuesday’s quiz
In the 1984 NBA Draft, Hakeem Olajuwon was the first pick, Michael Jordan was the third pick. Portland took Sam Bowie with the 2nd pick.
Monday’s quiz
In the old TV show The White Shadow, where a marginal NBA player retires and becomes a high school coach in Los Angeles, Ken Reeves had played for the Chicago Bulls.
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Wednesday’s Den: Mid-week musings…….
— Celtics 120, Cavaliers 95
Boston won all four quarters in jogging to an easy Game 1 win.
Celtics shot 18-46 on the arc (39.1%)
— Thunder 117, Mavericks 95
Dallas subs were a combined minus-46; OKC subs were +45.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points, had 9 rebounds, 9 assists.
— Avalanche 4, Stars 3 OT
Dallas led 3-0 after the first period.
Miles Wood got the game-winning goal, 11:03 into overtime.
— Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3, 2OT
Rangers grab a 2-0 series lead.
Vincent Trocheck scored the winning goal 7:24 into the second OT.
— San Jose Sharks won the draft lottery, have the #1 pick in the amateur draft.
— Arizona’s basketball program poached a transfer from the Campbell Camels, Anthony Dell’Orso, a 6-6 Australian who shot 38.7% on the arc last year.
— St John’s poached 6-6 senior Kadary Richmond from Big East rival Seton Hall; he was considered one of the best players still in the transfer portal.
— Don Mattingly played 14 years in the major leagues; he hit six grand slams in his career, all of them in 1987, which seems unusual.
— Famous birthdays for May 8th:
Dennis Leonard, 73
Mike D’Antoni, 73
Bill Cowher, 67
Lovie Smith, 64
Speedy Claxton 46
Adrian Gonzalez, 42
Kemba Walker, 34
— Mets 7, Cardinals 5
St Louis lost C Willson Contreras to a broken arm when JD Martinez swung his bat and drilled Contreras on the arm. He is expected to be out 6-8 weeks.
— Giants 5, Rockies 0
Kyle Harrison tossed seven shutout IP against the impotent Rockies, who are now 8-27.
— Angels 9, Pirates 0
Patrick Sandoval also threw seven shutout IP; Angels improved to 9-12 on the road.
— Brewers 6, Royals 5
Willie Adames hit a dramatic 3-run home run in the 9th inning.
— Braves 4, Red Sox 2
Marcell Ozuna had the game-winning hit in the 8th inning.
— Diamondbacks 6, Reds 2
Cincinnati lost its last six games, scoring a total of 10 runs.
— Nationals 3, Orioles 0
Trevor Williams is 4-0, 2.00 in his first seven starts.
— Phillies 10, Blue Jays 1
Bryce Harper homered for the third straight game.
Phillies are 21-5 in their last 26 games.
— Cubs 3, Padres 2
Michael Busch hit a walk-off homer for the Cubs.
Chicago is 7-0 when Imanaga starts.
Wednesday’s 6-pack:
Most hits in a season for the Baltimore Orioles:
214— Miguel Tejada, 2006
211— Cal Ripken, 1983
210— Cal Ripken, 1991
207— BJ Surhoff, 1999
205— Al Bumbry, 1980
203— Miguel Tejada, 2004
Quote of the Day
“Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes.”
Jack Handey
Wednesday’s quiz
In the movie Last Vegas, which Las Vegas hotel do the four friends stay at?
Tuesday’s quiz
In the 1984 NBA Draft, Hakeem Olajuwon was the first pick, Michael Jordan was the third pick. Portland took Sam Bowie with the 2nd pick.
Monday’s quiz
In the old TV show The White Shadow, where a marginal NBA player retires and becomes a high school coach in Los Angeles, Ken Reeves had played for the Chicago Bulls.
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Wednesday’s Den: Mid-week musings…….
— Celtics 120, Cavaliers 95
Boston won all four quarters in jogging to an easy Game 1 win.
Celtics shot 18-46 on the arc (39.1%)
— Thunder 117, Mavericks 95
Dallas subs were a combined minus-46; OKC subs were +45.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points, had 9 rebounds, 9 assists.
— Avalanche 4, Stars 3 OT
Dallas led 3-0 after the first period.
Miles Wood got the game-winning goal, 11:03 into overtime.
— Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3, 2OT
Rangers grab a 2-0 series lead.
Vincent Trocheck scored the winning goal 7:24 into the second OT.
— San Jose Sharks won the draft lottery, have the #1 pick in the amateur draft.
— Arizona’s basketball program poached a transfer from the Campbell Camels, Anthony Dell’Orso, a 6-6 Australian who shot 38.7% on the arc last year.
— St John’s poached 6-6 senior Kadary Richmond from Big East rival Seton Hall; he was considered one of the best players still in the transfer portal.
— Don Mattingly played 14 years in the major leagues; he hit six grand slams in his career, all of them in 1987, which seems unusual.
— Famous birthdays for May 8th:
Dennis Leonard, 73
Mike D’Antoni, 73
Bill Cowher, 67
Lovie Smith, 64
Speedy Claxton 46
Adrian Gonzalez, 42
Kemba Walker, 34
— Mets 7, Cardinals 5
St Louis lost C Willson Contreras to a broken arm when JD Martinez swung his bat and drilled Contreras on the arm. He is expected to be out 6-8 weeks.
— Giants 5, Rockies 0
Kyle Harrison tossed seven shutout IP against the impotent Rockies, who are now 8-27.
— Angels 9, Pirates 0
Patrick Sandoval also threw seven shutout IP; Angels improved to 9-12 on the road.
— Brewers 6, Royals 5
Willie Adames hit a dramatic 3-run home run in the 9th inning.
— Braves 4, Red Sox 2
Marcell Ozuna had the game-winning hit in the 8th inning.
— Diamondbacks 6, Reds 2
Cincinnati lost its last six games, scoring a total of 10 runs.
— Nationals 3, Orioles 0
Trevor Williams is 4-0, 2.00 in his first seven starts.
— Phillies 10, Blue Jays 1
Bryce Harper homered for the third straight game.
Phillies are 21-5 in their last 26 games.
— Cubs 3, Padres 2
Michael Busch hit a walk-off homer for the Cubs.
Chicago is 7-0 when Imanaga starts.
MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up
Wednesday, May 8
National League
NY Mets (18-18) @ St Louis (15-21)
— Quintana is 0-2, 6.53 in his last four starts.
— Mets are 4-3 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-5-1
— He is 6-4, 3.95 in 14 starts vs St Louis.
— New York is 6-10 in its last 16 games.
— Mets are 9-8 on road.
— over 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 10-36
— record in first 5 innings: 12-15-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-4
— Gray is 4-1, 1.78 in his last five starts.
— St Louis is 4-1 in his starts.
— under 4-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-5
— record in first 5 innings: 4-0-1
— He is 4-0, 2.31 in four starts vs New York.
— Cardinals are 2-7 in last nine games.
— They’re 6-11 at home.
— under 18-8 last 26 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-36
— record in first 5 innings: 11-20-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-3-5
Arizona (16-20) @ Cincinnati (16-19)
— Montgomery is 1-2, 5.63 in three starts.
— Arizona is 1-2 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 2-1, 3.27 in four starts vs Cincinnati.
— Arizona is 4-7 in its last eleven games.
— Diamondbacks are 7-10 on road.
— under 18-8 last 26 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-36
— record in first 5 innings: 16-14-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-x-3
— Ashcraft is 3-0, 5.02 in his last five starts.
— Cincinnati is 3-3 in his starts.
— over 5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1-2
— He is 1-0, 1.42 in two starts vs Arizona.
— Reds lost nine of last 11 games.
— They’re 9-11 at home.
— under 13-6 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-35
— record in first 5 innings: 12-16-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-x-3
San Diego (19-20) @ Cubs (22-15)
— Cease is 4-1, 2.84 in his last five starts.
— San Diego is 4-3 in his starts.
— under 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 3-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2-1
— He is 3-2, 2.86 in six starts vs Chicago
— Padres won five of last seven games.
— They’re 11-8 on road.
— over 8-4 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 13-39
— record in first 5 innings: 16-17-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-4-3.2
— Wesneski is 0-0, 1.74 in two starts.
— Chicago is 0-2 in his starts.
— under 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-2
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1-1
— He gave up a run in 5 IP, in his one start vs San Diego.
— Cubs are 5-6 in their last eleven games.
— They’re 13-5 at home.
— under 6-3 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 9-37
— record in first 5 innings: 17-12-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4.1-2
Miami (10-28) @ Los Angeles (25-13)
— Weathers is 0-2, 6.89 in his last three starts.
— Miami is 2-5 in his starts.
— over 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 0-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4-1
— He is 0-1, 4.66 in four starts against the Dodgers.
— Marlins lost four of their last five games.
— Miami is 5-13 on road.
— over 10-2 last dozen games.
— scored run in first inning: 10-38
— record in first 5 innings: 13-22-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3.1-6
— Stone is 2-0, 2.74 in his last four starts.
— Dodgers are 4-2 in his starts.
— over 3-2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Miami.
— Dodgers won 13 of last 15 games.
— Dodgers are 14-8 at home.
— over 6-2 last eight home games.
— scored run in first inning: 17-38
— record in first 5 innings: 24-12-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-5-1
San Francisco (16-21) @ Colorado (8-27)
— Hicks is 0-1, 3.60 in his last four starts.
— San Francisco is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-2
— This is his first start against Colorado
— San Francisco is 4-8 in its last dozen games.
— Giants are 7-14 on road.
— under 11-4 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-37
— record in first 5 innings: 11-20-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-2
— Lambert is 0-1, 14.21 in two starts this year.
— Colorado is 0-2 in his starts.
— over 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-2
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1-1
— He is 0-1, 6.95 in four starts vs San Francisco.
— Rockies are 8-27 in their first 35 games.
— They’re 5-11 at home.
— under 16-8 last 24 games
— scored run in first inning: 9-35
— record in first 5 innings: 8-18-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-x-5.1
American League
Texas (21-16) @ Oakland (17-20)
— Lorenzen is 2-1, 3.52 in four starts.
— Texas is 2-2 in his starts.
— under 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1-1
— He is 4-0, 0.29 in five starts vs Oakland.
— Leiter allowed 7 runs in 3.2 IP in his first MLB start.
— Texas is 1-0 in his starts.
— over 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Oakland.
— Rangers are 8-3 in their last 11 games.
— They’re 11-7 on road.
— under 9-4 last thirteen games
— scored run in first inning: 13-37
— record in first 5 innings: 15-13-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4
— Sears is 2-1, 2.40 in his last five starts.
— Oakland is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 5-0 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 0-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3-1
— He is 2-1, 4.40 in six starts vs Texas.
— bullpen game
— A’s lost their last three games.
— Oakland is 9-12 at home.
— under 10-5 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-37
— record in first 5 innings: 15-21-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 8-3-7.1
Detroit (19-17) @ Cleveland (23-13)
— Olson is 0-4, 3.90 in his last five starts.
— Detroit is 1-5 in his starts.
— under 5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-6
— record in first 5 innings: 0-4-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Cleveland.
— Detroit lost four of last five games.
— Tigers are 11-8 on road.
— under 5-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 14-36
— record in first 5 innings: 14-16-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-2-7
— Bibee is 1-1, 3.57 in his last four starts.
— Guardians are 6-1 in his starts.
— over 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2-1
— He is 0-2, 7.27 in two starts vs Detroit.
— Cleveland is 4-3 in its last seven games.
— Guardians are 11-6 at home.
— under 9-5 last fourteen games
— scored run in first inning: 8-36
— record in first 5 innings: 18-12-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-6.2
White Sox (8-28) @ Tampa Bay (19-18)
— Flexen is 1-0, 1.80 in his last two starts.
— White Sox are 1-4 in his starts.
— over 3-1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-1
— He is 2-2, 3.80 in his last four starts vs Tampa Bay
— White Sox are 2-6 in their last eight games.
— Chicago is 3-16 on road.
— over 11-6 last 17 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-36
— record in first 5 innings: 12-18-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-6-3
— Civale is 0-1, 9.61 in his last four starts.
— Rays are 4-3 in his starts.
— over 6-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3-1
— He is 5-3, 4.91 in 11 starts vs Chicago.
— Tampa Bay won its last five games.
— Rays are 13-9 at home.
— over 10-4 last 14 home games
— scored run in first inning: 10-37
— record in first 5 innings: 15-16-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 7-5-2
Houston (12-23) @ Bronx (24-13)
— Arrighetti is 1-3, 8.27 in four starts.
— Houston is 1-3 in his starts.
— under 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3
— He hasn’t pitched against New York.
— Houston lost its last three games.
— Astros are 5-11 on road.
— under 14-4 last 18 games
— scored run in first inning: 13-35
— record in first 5 innings: 15-17-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-4.2-3
— Rodon is 1-1, 4.24 in his last three starts.
— New York is 4-3 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-2
— He is 3-0, 2.47 in ten starts vs Houston.
— New York is 5-1 in its last six games.
— They’re 12-5 at home.
— over 3-1-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 11-37
— record in first 5 innings: 17-12-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2.2-3
Seattle (20-16) @ Minnesota (20-15)
— Kirby is 2-0, 1.13 in his last four starts.
— Seattle is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-2
— He is 1-0, 4.09 in two starts vs Minnesota.
— Seattle is 10-5 in its last 15 games.
— Mariners are 9-8 on road.
— under 28-7 last 35 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-36
— record in first 5 innings: 16-14-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-1.1-5
— Paddack is 3-0, 2.00 in his last three starts.
— Minnesota is 5-1 in his starts.
— under 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2
— He is 3-1, 2.63 in four starts vs Seattle.
— Twins won 13 of their last 15 games.
— They’re 9-8 at home.
— over 9-5 last 14 games.
— scored run in first inning: 9-35
— record in first 5 innings: 15-17-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4
Interleague Games
LA Angels (13-23) @ Pittsburgh (17-20)
— Soriano is 1-1, 2.12 in three road starts.
— Angels are 1-4 in his starts.
— under 3-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-5
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Pittsburgh.
— Angels are 4-14 in their last 18 games.
— They’re 9-12 on road.
— under 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 9-36
— record in first 5 innings: 11-23-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-1.2-2
— Perez is 0-2, 4.60 in his last three starts.
— Pittsburgh is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1-3
— He is 8-6, 4.20 in 20 starts vs Anaheim.
— Pirates are 8-17 in their last 25 games.
— They’re 8-9 at home.
— under 13-3 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-36
— record in first 5 innings: 13-17-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-x-4.1
Toronto (16-20) @ Philadelphia (26-11)
— Bassitt is 0-3, 9.00 in his last three starts.
— Toronto is 2-5 in his starts.
— under 54-2 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-2
— He is 3-0, 1.59 in four starts vs Philadelphia.
— Toronto lost 10 of its last 12 games.
— Blue Jays are 8-13 on road.
— over 4-0 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 10-36
— record in first 5 innings: 16-15-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-x-4.1
— Nola is 4-0, 2.31 in his last six starts.
— Phillies are 6-1 in his starts.
— under 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-2
— He is 2-2, 5.29 in six starts vs Toronto.
— Phillies are 21-5 in their last 26 games.
— Phillies are 15-6 at home.
— over 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 17-37
— record in first 5 innings: 27-8-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-2-2
Boston (19-17) @ Atlanta (21-12)
— Pivetta is 1-1, 0.82 in two starts.
— His last start was April 3rd.
— Boston is 1-1 in his starts.
— under 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0-1
— He is 7-4, 5.04 in 15 starts vs Atlanta
— Red Sox are 1-4 in their last five games.
— They’re 12-8 on road.
— under 11-5 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-36
— record in first 5 innings: 21-10-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-x-2
— Sale is 3-0, 2.37 in his last three starts.
— Atlanta is 4-2 in his starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 4-6
— record in first 5 innings: 5-1
— He is 2-1, 2.29 in 10 games (5 starts) vs Boston.
— He pitched for Boston from 2017-23.
— Braves are 3-5 in their last eight games.
— They’re 12-4 at home.
— under 11-1 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 9-32
— record in first 5 innings: 17-11-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-4.1-3.2
Baltimore (23-12) @ Washington (18-17)
— Bradish gave up a run in 4.2 IP (84 PT) in his first ‘24 start.
— Baltimore is 1-0 in his starts.
— over 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0
— He is 2-0, 0.00 in two starts (14 IP) vs Washington
— Baltimore is 15-6 in its last 21 games.
— Orioles are 11-5 on road.
— under 8-3 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 8-35
— record in first 5 innings: 20-12-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-x-1.2
— Parker is 2-1, 2.53 in four starts.
— Washington is 3-1 in his starts.
— under 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-4
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Baltimore.
— Nationals are 8-3 in their last eleven games.
— They’re 7-9 at home.
— over 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 6-35
— record in first 5 innings: 16-18-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-x-4
Milwaukee (21-14) @ Kansas City (21-16)
— Ross is 0-3, 7.29 in his last four starts.
— Milwaukee is 2-4 in his starts.
— over 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-4
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Kansas City.
— Brewers are 4-6 in their last ten games.
— They’re 14-7 on road.
— under 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 12-35
— record in first 5 innings: 17-12-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2-4.1
— Singer is 0-1, 3.68 in his last four starts.
— Kansas City is 5-2 in his starts.
— under 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 0-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Milwaukee.
— Royals are 1-3 in their last four games.
— Royals are 14-8 at home.
— under 19-8 last 27 games
— scored run in first inning: 12-37
— record in first 5 innings: 19-11-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3-2.1
Umpires
NY-StL- Under is 5-2 in Scheurwater games.
SD-Chi- Last three Moore games went over.
Mia-LA- Under is 5-1 in Marquez games.
Ariz-Cin- Favorites won last six Hamari games.
SF-Colo- Since 2022, under is 36-28 in Ceja games.
Det-Clev- Under is 3-2 in Wolcott games.
Tex-A’s- Over is 3-1 in last four Gibson games.
Favorites are 5-1 in Diaz games.
Chi-TB- Favorites are 7-0 in Torres games.
Hst-NY- Home team won four of last five O’Nora games.
Sea-Minn- Under is 4-2 in Rackley games.
LAA-Pitt- Favorite is 6-1 in last seven Parra games.
Tor-Phil- Underdogs are 3-3 in Muchinski games.
Mil-KC- Favorites won last four Tichenor games.
Balt-Wsh- Underdogs won last three Bellino games.
Bos-Atl- Favorites are 6-1 in Porter games.
Armadillo's Write-Up
Wednesday, May 8
National League
NY Mets (18-18) @ St Louis (15-21)
— Quintana is 0-2, 6.53 in his last four starts.
— Mets are 4-3 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-5-1
— He is 6-4, 3.95 in 14 starts vs St Louis.
— New York is 6-10 in its last 16 games.
— Mets are 9-8 on road.
— over 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 10-36
— record in first 5 innings: 12-15-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-4
— Gray is 4-1, 1.78 in his last five starts.
— St Louis is 4-1 in his starts.
— under 4-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-5
— record in first 5 innings: 4-0-1
— He is 4-0, 2.31 in four starts vs New York.
— Cardinals are 2-7 in last nine games.
— They’re 6-11 at home.
— under 18-8 last 26 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-36
— record in first 5 innings: 11-20-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-3-5
Arizona (16-20) @ Cincinnati (16-19)
— Montgomery is 1-2, 5.63 in three starts.
— Arizona is 1-2 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 2-1, 3.27 in four starts vs Cincinnati.
— Arizona is 4-7 in its last eleven games.
— Diamondbacks are 7-10 on road.
— under 18-8 last 26 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-36
— record in first 5 innings: 16-14-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-x-3
— Ashcraft is 3-0, 5.02 in his last five starts.
— Cincinnati is 3-3 in his starts.
— over 5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1-2
— He is 1-0, 1.42 in two starts vs Arizona.
— Reds lost nine of last 11 games.
— They’re 9-11 at home.
— under 13-6 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-35
— record in first 5 innings: 12-16-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-x-3
San Diego (19-20) @ Cubs (22-15)
— Cease is 4-1, 2.84 in his last five starts.
— San Diego is 4-3 in his starts.
— under 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 3-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2-1
— He is 3-2, 2.86 in six starts vs Chicago
— Padres won five of last seven games.
— They’re 11-8 on road.
— over 8-4 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 13-39
— record in first 5 innings: 16-17-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-4-3.2
— Wesneski is 0-0, 1.74 in two starts.
— Chicago is 0-2 in his starts.
— under 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-2
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1-1
— He gave up a run in 5 IP, in his one start vs San Diego.
— Cubs are 5-6 in their last eleven games.
— They’re 13-5 at home.
— under 6-3 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 9-37
— record in first 5 innings: 17-12-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4.1-2
Miami (10-28) @ Los Angeles (25-13)
— Weathers is 0-2, 6.89 in his last three starts.
— Miami is 2-5 in his starts.
— over 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 0-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4-1
— He is 0-1, 4.66 in four starts against the Dodgers.
— Marlins lost four of their last five games.
— Miami is 5-13 on road.
— over 10-2 last dozen games.
— scored run in first inning: 10-38
— record in first 5 innings: 13-22-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3.1-6
— Stone is 2-0, 2.74 in his last four starts.
— Dodgers are 4-2 in his starts.
— over 3-2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Miami.
— Dodgers won 13 of last 15 games.
— Dodgers are 14-8 at home.
— over 6-2 last eight home games.
— scored run in first inning: 17-38
— record in first 5 innings: 24-12-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-5-1
San Francisco (16-21) @ Colorado (8-27)
— Hicks is 0-1, 3.60 in his last four starts.
— San Francisco is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-2
— This is his first start against Colorado
— San Francisco is 4-8 in its last dozen games.
— Giants are 7-14 on road.
— under 11-4 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-37
— record in first 5 innings: 11-20-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-2
— Lambert is 0-1, 14.21 in two starts this year.
— Colorado is 0-2 in his starts.
— over 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-2
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1-1
— He is 0-1, 6.95 in four starts vs San Francisco.
— Rockies are 8-27 in their first 35 games.
— They’re 5-11 at home.
— under 16-8 last 24 games
— scored run in first inning: 9-35
— record in first 5 innings: 8-18-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-x-5.1
American League
Texas (21-16) @ Oakland (17-20)
— Lorenzen is 2-1, 3.52 in four starts.
— Texas is 2-2 in his starts.
— under 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1-1
— He is 4-0, 0.29 in five starts vs Oakland.
— Leiter allowed 7 runs in 3.2 IP in his first MLB start.
— Texas is 1-0 in his starts.
— over 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Oakland.
— Rangers are 8-3 in their last 11 games.
— They’re 11-7 on road.
— under 9-4 last thirteen games
— scored run in first inning: 13-37
— record in first 5 innings: 15-13-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4
— Sears is 2-1, 2.40 in his last five starts.
— Oakland is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 5-0 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 0-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3-1
— He is 2-1, 4.40 in six starts vs Texas.
— bullpen game
— A’s lost their last three games.
— Oakland is 9-12 at home.
— under 10-5 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-37
— record in first 5 innings: 15-21-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 8-3-7.1
Detroit (19-17) @ Cleveland (23-13)
— Olson is 0-4, 3.90 in his last five starts.
— Detroit is 1-5 in his starts.
— under 5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-6
— record in first 5 innings: 0-4-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Cleveland.
— Detroit lost four of last five games.
— Tigers are 11-8 on road.
— under 5-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 14-36
— record in first 5 innings: 14-16-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-2-7
— Bibee is 1-1, 3.57 in his last four starts.
— Guardians are 6-1 in his starts.
— over 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2-1
— He is 0-2, 7.27 in two starts vs Detroit.
— Cleveland is 4-3 in its last seven games.
— Guardians are 11-6 at home.
— under 9-5 last fourteen games
— scored run in first inning: 8-36
— record in first 5 innings: 18-12-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-6.2
White Sox (8-28) @ Tampa Bay (19-18)
— Flexen is 1-0, 1.80 in his last two starts.
— White Sox are 1-4 in his starts.
— over 3-1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-1
— He is 2-2, 3.80 in his last four starts vs Tampa Bay
— White Sox are 2-6 in their last eight games.
— Chicago is 3-16 on road.
— over 11-6 last 17 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-36
— record in first 5 innings: 12-18-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-6-3
— Civale is 0-1, 9.61 in his last four starts.
— Rays are 4-3 in his starts.
— over 6-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3-1
— He is 5-3, 4.91 in 11 starts vs Chicago.
— Tampa Bay won its last five games.
— Rays are 13-9 at home.
— over 10-4 last 14 home games
— scored run in first inning: 10-37
— record in first 5 innings: 15-16-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 7-5-2
Houston (12-23) @ Bronx (24-13)
— Arrighetti is 1-3, 8.27 in four starts.
— Houston is 1-3 in his starts.
— under 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3
— He hasn’t pitched against New York.
— Houston lost its last three games.
— Astros are 5-11 on road.
— under 14-4 last 18 games
— scored run in first inning: 13-35
— record in first 5 innings: 15-17-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-4.2-3
— Rodon is 1-1, 4.24 in his last three starts.
— New York is 4-3 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-2
— He is 3-0, 2.47 in ten starts vs Houston.
— New York is 5-1 in its last six games.
— They’re 12-5 at home.
— over 3-1-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 11-37
— record in first 5 innings: 17-12-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2.2-3
Seattle (20-16) @ Minnesota (20-15)
— Kirby is 2-0, 1.13 in his last four starts.
— Seattle is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-2
— He is 1-0, 4.09 in two starts vs Minnesota.
— Seattle is 10-5 in its last 15 games.
— Mariners are 9-8 on road.
— under 28-7 last 35 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-36
— record in first 5 innings: 16-14-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-1.1-5
— Paddack is 3-0, 2.00 in his last three starts.
— Minnesota is 5-1 in his starts.
— under 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2
— He is 3-1, 2.63 in four starts vs Seattle.
— Twins won 13 of their last 15 games.
— They’re 9-8 at home.
— over 9-5 last 14 games.
— scored run in first inning: 9-35
— record in first 5 innings: 15-17-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4
Interleague Games
LA Angels (13-23) @ Pittsburgh (17-20)
— Soriano is 1-1, 2.12 in three road starts.
— Angels are 1-4 in his starts.
— under 3-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-5
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Pittsburgh.
— Angels are 4-14 in their last 18 games.
— They’re 9-12 on road.
— under 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 9-36
— record in first 5 innings: 11-23-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-1.2-2
— Perez is 0-2, 4.60 in his last three starts.
— Pittsburgh is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1-3
— He is 8-6, 4.20 in 20 starts vs Anaheim.
— Pirates are 8-17 in their last 25 games.
— They’re 8-9 at home.
— under 13-3 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-36
— record in first 5 innings: 13-17-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-x-4.1
Toronto (16-20) @ Philadelphia (26-11)
— Bassitt is 0-3, 9.00 in his last three starts.
— Toronto is 2-5 in his starts.
— under 54-2 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-2
— He is 3-0, 1.59 in four starts vs Philadelphia.
— Toronto lost 10 of its last 12 games.
— Blue Jays are 8-13 on road.
— over 4-0 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 10-36
— record in first 5 innings: 16-15-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-x-4.1
— Nola is 4-0, 2.31 in his last six starts.
— Phillies are 6-1 in his starts.
— under 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-2
— He is 2-2, 5.29 in six starts vs Toronto.
— Phillies are 21-5 in their last 26 games.
— Phillies are 15-6 at home.
— over 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 17-37
— record in first 5 innings: 27-8-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-2-2
Boston (19-17) @ Atlanta (21-12)
— Pivetta is 1-1, 0.82 in two starts.
— His last start was April 3rd.
— Boston is 1-1 in his starts.
— under 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0-1
— He is 7-4, 5.04 in 15 starts vs Atlanta
— Red Sox are 1-4 in their last five games.
— They’re 12-8 on road.
— under 11-5 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-36
— record in first 5 innings: 21-10-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-x-2
— Sale is 3-0, 2.37 in his last three starts.
— Atlanta is 4-2 in his starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 4-6
— record in first 5 innings: 5-1
— He is 2-1, 2.29 in 10 games (5 starts) vs Boston.
— He pitched for Boston from 2017-23.
— Braves are 3-5 in their last eight games.
— They’re 12-4 at home.
— under 11-1 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 9-32
— record in first 5 innings: 17-11-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-4.1-3.2
Baltimore (23-12) @ Washington (18-17)
— Bradish gave up a run in 4.2 IP (84 PT) in his first ‘24 start.
— Baltimore is 1-0 in his starts.
— over 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0
— He is 2-0, 0.00 in two starts (14 IP) vs Washington
— Baltimore is 15-6 in its last 21 games.
— Orioles are 11-5 on road.
— under 8-3 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 8-35
— record in first 5 innings: 20-12-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-x-1.2
— Parker is 2-1, 2.53 in four starts.
— Washington is 3-1 in his starts.
— under 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-4
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Baltimore.
— Nationals are 8-3 in their last eleven games.
— They’re 7-9 at home.
— over 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 6-35
— record in first 5 innings: 16-18-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-x-4
Milwaukee (21-14) @ Kansas City (21-16)
— Ross is 0-3, 7.29 in his last four starts.
— Milwaukee is 2-4 in his starts.
— over 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-4
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Kansas City.
— Brewers are 4-6 in their last ten games.
— They’re 14-7 on road.
— under 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 12-35
— record in first 5 innings: 17-12-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2-4.1
— Singer is 0-1, 3.68 in his last four starts.
— Kansas City is 5-2 in his starts.
— under 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 0-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Milwaukee.
— Royals are 1-3 in their last four games.
— Royals are 14-8 at home.
— under 19-8 last 27 games
— scored run in first inning: 12-37
— record in first 5 innings: 19-11-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3-2.1
Umpires
NY-StL- Under is 5-2 in Scheurwater games.
SD-Chi- Last three Moore games went over.
Mia-LA- Under is 5-1 in Marquez games.
Ariz-Cin- Favorites won last six Hamari games.
SF-Colo- Since 2022, under is 36-28 in Ceja games.
Det-Clev- Under is 3-2 in Wolcott games.
Tex-A’s- Over is 3-1 in last four Gibson games.
Favorites are 5-1 in Diaz games.
Chi-TB- Favorites are 7-0 in Torres games.
Hst-NY- Home team won four of last five O’Nora games.
Sea-Minn- Under is 4-2 in Rackley games.
LAA-Pitt- Favorite is 6-1 in last seven Parra games.
Tor-Phil- Underdogs are 3-3 in Muchinski games.
Mil-KC- Favorites won last four Tichenor games.
Balt-Wsh- Underdogs won last three Bellino games.
Bos-Atl- Favorites are 6-1 in Porter games.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAA at PIT | 12:35 PM | LAA +122 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| TOR at PHI | 01:05 PM | PHI -159 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| DET at CLE | 01:10 PM | CLE -132 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| NYM at STL | 01:15 PM | STL -139 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| MIL at KC | 02:10 PM | KC -118 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| SD at CHC | 02:20 PM | SD -123 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| MIA at LAD | 03:10 PM | LAD -244 O 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| TEX at OAK | 06:37 PM | OAK +105 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| AZ at CIN | 06:40 PM | CIN +101 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| BAL at WAS | 06:45 PM | WAS +156 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| CHW at TB | 06:50 PM | TB -227 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| HOU at NYY | 07:05 PM | NYY -148 O 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| BOS at ATL | 07:20 PM | BOS +181 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| SEA at MIN | 07:40 PM | SEA +100 U 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| SF at COL | 08:40 PM | SF -167 U 9.5 | +500 +500 |
MLB MAY'S BEST BETS !
05/08/2024....................8 - 15 - 1.................................34.78%...................................- 40.85
05/07/2024....................15 - 7 - 0.................................68.18%...................................+ 33.70
05/06/2024......................9 - 8 - 0.................................52.94%...................................+ 3.55
05/05/2024..................10 - 13 - 2.................................43.47%...................................- 18.60
05/04/2024..................10 - 14 - 1.................................41.68%....................................- 22.90
05/03/2024....................9 - 14 - 1.................................39.13%....................................- 30.90
05/02/2024......................4 - 5 - 0.................................44.44%....................................- 6.25
05/01/2024....................10 - 9 - 4..................................52.63%...................................+ 6.25
TOTALS........................75 - 85 - 9.................................46.87%....................................-76.00
05/08/2024....................8 - 15 - 1.................................34.78%...................................- 40.85
05/07/2024....................15 - 7 - 0.................................68.18%...................................+ 33.70
05/06/2024......................9 - 8 - 0.................................52.94%...................................+ 3.55
05/05/2024..................10 - 13 - 2.................................43.47%...................................- 18.60
05/04/2024..................10 - 14 - 1.................................41.68%....................................- 22.90
05/03/2024....................9 - 14 - 1.................................39.13%....................................- 30.90
05/02/2024......................4 - 5 - 0.................................44.44%....................................- 6.25
05/01/2024....................10 - 9 - 4..................................52.63%...................................+ 6.25
TOTALS........................75 - 85 - 9.................................46.87%....................................-76.00
Thursday’s 6-pack:
NBA leaders in field goal %age this regular season:
72.5%— Daniel Gafford, Wsh-Dal
66.1%— Rudy Gobert, Minn
64.9%— Ivica Zubac, LAC
63.4%— Jarrett Allen, Clev
62.9%— Nic Claxton, Bklyn
61.9%— Jalen Duren, Det
Quote of the Day
“Small-market teams deserve an equal shot. They deserve a fair shot no matter where they are playing.”
Indiana Pacers’ coach Rick Carlisle, complaining about the officiating
Thursday’s quiz
In the old TV show The West Wing, which actor played the role of the person who succeeded President Bartlet (Martin Sheen) as President of the United States?
Wednesday’s quiz
In the movie Last Vegas, four old friends stay at the Aria hotel/casino.
Tuesday’s quiz
In the 1984 NBA Draft, Hakeem Olajuwon was the first pick, Michael Jordan was the third pick. Portland took Sam Bowie with the 2nd pick.
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Rick Monday was 2-3 with two runs scored for the A’s that night; to this day he is still a radio announcer for the Dodgers. Danny Cater pinch-hit for the A’s that night; he wound up hitting .290 that year, finishing 2nd in the AL batting race (this was the last year before they lowered the pitching mound). Ron Perranoski pitched in relief for the Twins; he wound up being a pitching coach for the Dodgers from 1981-94.
6,298 fans witnessed the perfect game.
— Pittsburgh Pirates are bringing up their #1 prospect Paul Skenes to pitch against the Cubs in Chicago Saturday; Skenes has a 0.99 ERA in seven AAA starts this year, but he’s only thrown 27.1 innings in those seven starts, striking out 45 batters.
— NFL will release their 2024 schedule next Wednesday, May 15th; the last couple years, it was released tonight, but they’ve moved it back a few days this year.
— Knicks 130, Pacers 121
Indiana led 73-63 at halftime.
Jalen Brunson scored 24 points in 2nd half; he didn’t play in 2nd quarter.
New York leads series, 2-0
— Florida 6, Boston 1
Panthers tied series 1-1; they trailed 1-0 after 1st period.
Florida outshot the Bruins, 33-15.
Boston was playing its third game in five nights.
— Famous birthdays for May 9th:
Candice Bergen, 78
Calvin Murphy, 76
Billy Joel, 75
Steve Yzerman, 59
Doug Christie, 54
Brandon Webb, 45
Prince Fielder, 40
Tommy Edman, 29
Samson Ebukam, 29
— Orioles 7, Nationals 6 (12)
Jorge Mateo knocked in the go-ahead run in the 12th inning.
Orioles have now gone 103 series in a row without being swept, the 4th-longest streak ever.
Baltimore/New York are tied for first atop the AL East.
— Guardians 5, Tigers 4 (10)
Detroit led this game 4-2 in the 8th inning.
David Fry tied the game with a 9th inning homer.
Brayan Rocchio knocked in the game-winning run.
— Padres 3, Cubs 0
Dylan Cease allowed one hit, struck out 12 in 7 IP.
San Diego has won six of its last eight games.
— Dodgers 3, Marlins 1
Teoscar Hernandez hit a 2-run homer in sixth inning.
Dodgers finished off a 6-0 homestead.
Marlins are 10-29; they’re already 16.5 games out of first place.
— Diamondbacks 4, Reds 3
Montgomery threw 95 pitches in his 7 IP.
Cincinnati has lost seven games in a row.
— Royals 6, Brewers 4
Bobby Witt Jr went 2-3, homered, scored three runs.
Six Kansas City relievers combined to get the last 11 outs.
— A’s 9-11, Rangers 4-12
Oakland scored 20 runs in a twinbill, had to settle for a split.
Marcus Semien went 6-10 in the doubleheader, with 4 runs scored.
— If the playoffs started today (they don’t):
NL: Phillies, Brewers, Dodgers. Wild Cards: New York, Twins, Royals
AL: Orioles, Guardians, Rangers. Wild Cards: Braves, Cubs (SD-Wsh-NYM)
NBA leaders in field goal %age this regular season:
72.5%— Daniel Gafford, Wsh-Dal
66.1%— Rudy Gobert, Minn
64.9%— Ivica Zubac, LAC
63.4%— Jarrett Allen, Clev
62.9%— Nic Claxton, Bklyn
61.9%— Jalen Duren, Det
Quote of the Day
“Small-market teams deserve an equal shot. They deserve a fair shot no matter where they are playing.”
Indiana Pacers’ coach Rick Carlisle, complaining about the officiating
Thursday’s quiz
In the old TV show The West Wing, which actor played the role of the person who succeeded President Bartlet (Martin Sheen) as President of the United States?
Wednesday’s quiz
In the movie Last Vegas, four old friends stay at the Aria hotel/casino.
Tuesday’s quiz
In the 1984 NBA Draft, Hakeem Olajuwon was the first pick, Michael Jordan was the third pick. Portland took Sam Bowie with the 2nd pick.
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Thursday’s Den: Doing some thinking out loud……..
— Wednesday was the 56th anniversary of the perfect game Catfish Hunter pitched for the A’s, in their 11th game ever in Oakland. A’s beat Minnesota 4-0 that night; Catfish also knocked in three of the four runs, going 3-4 at the plate (this was 1968, five years before the DH).Rick Monday was 2-3 with two runs scored for the A’s that night; to this day he is still a radio announcer for the Dodgers. Danny Cater pinch-hit for the A’s that night; he wound up hitting .290 that year, finishing 2nd in the AL batting race (this was the last year before they lowered the pitching mound). Ron Perranoski pitched in relief for the Twins; he wound up being a pitching coach for the Dodgers from 1981-94.
6,298 fans witnessed the perfect game.
— Pittsburgh Pirates are bringing up their #1 prospect Paul Skenes to pitch against the Cubs in Chicago Saturday; Skenes has a 0.99 ERA in seven AAA starts this year, but he’s only thrown 27.1 innings in those seven starts, striking out 45 batters.
— NFL will release their 2024 schedule next Wednesday, May 15th; the last couple years, it was released tonight, but they’ve moved it back a few days this year.
— Knicks 130, Pacers 121
Indiana led 73-63 at halftime.
Jalen Brunson scored 24 points in 2nd half; he didn’t play in 2nd quarter.
New York leads series, 2-0
— Florida 6, Boston 1
Panthers tied series 1-1; they trailed 1-0 after 1st period.
Florida outshot the Bruins, 33-15.
Boston was playing its third game in five nights.
— Famous birthdays for May 9th:
Candice Bergen, 78
Calvin Murphy, 76
Billy Joel, 75
Steve Yzerman, 59
Doug Christie, 54
Brandon Webb, 45
Prince Fielder, 40
Tommy Edman, 29
Samson Ebukam, 29
— Orioles 7, Nationals 6 (12)
Jorge Mateo knocked in the go-ahead run in the 12th inning.
Orioles have now gone 103 series in a row without being swept, the 4th-longest streak ever.
Baltimore/New York are tied for first atop the AL East.
— Guardians 5, Tigers 4 (10)
Detroit led this game 4-2 in the 8th inning.
David Fry tied the game with a 9th inning homer.
Brayan Rocchio knocked in the game-winning run.
— Padres 3, Cubs 0
Dylan Cease allowed one hit, struck out 12 in 7 IP.
San Diego has won six of its last eight games.
— Dodgers 3, Marlins 1
Teoscar Hernandez hit a 2-run homer in sixth inning.
Dodgers finished off a 6-0 homestead.
Marlins are 10-29; they’re already 16.5 games out of first place.
— Diamondbacks 4, Reds 3
Montgomery threw 95 pitches in his 7 IP.
Cincinnati has lost seven games in a row.
— Royals 6, Brewers 4
Bobby Witt Jr went 2-3, homered, scored three runs.
Six Kansas City relievers combined to get the last 11 outs.
— A’s 9-11, Rangers 4-12
Oakland scored 20 runs in a twinbill, had to settle for a split.
Marcus Semien went 6-10 in the doubleheader, with 4 runs scored.
— If the playoffs started today (they don’t):
NL: Phillies, Brewers, Dodgers. Wild Cards: New York, Twins, Royals
AL: Orioles, Guardians, Rangers. Wild Cards: Braves, Cubs (SD-Wsh-NYM)
MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up
Thursday, May 9
National League
Arizona (17-20) @ Cincinnati (16-20)
— Cecconi is 1-2, 4.96 in three starts.
— Arizona is 1-2 in his starts.
— under 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-3
— He gave up a run in 5.2 IP, in his one start vs Cincinnati.
— Arizona is 5-7 in its last dozen games.
— Diamondbacks are 8-10 on road.
— under 19-8 last 27 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-37
— record in first 5 innings: 16-14-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3-2
— Greene is 1-0, 0.00 in his last two starts (12.2 IP).
— Cincinnati is 1-6 in his starts.
— under 4-1-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-2
— He is 1-1, 4.22 in two starts vs Arizona.
— Reds lost 10 of last 12 games.
— They’re 9-12 at home.
— under 14-6 last 20 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-36
— record in first 5 innings: 12-16-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3-4
San Francisco (17-21) @ Colorado (8-28)
— Winn is 3-1, 3.86 in his last four starts.
— San Francisco is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 3-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4-1
— He is 1-0, 5.40 in two starts vs Colorado
— San Francisco is 5-8 in its last 13 games.
— Giants are 8-14 on road.
— under 11-5 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-38
— record in first 5 innings: 12-20-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-4
— Quantrill is 1-1, 2.55 in his last four starts.
— Colorado is 2-5 in his starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 0-4-3
— He is 2-0, 3.10 in four starts vs San Francisco.
— Rockies are 8-28 in their first 36 games.
— They’re 5-12 at home.
— under 16-9 last 25 games
— scored run in first inning: 9-36
— record in first 5 innings: 8-19-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-5.1-6
St Louis (15-21) @ Milwaukee (21-15)
— Gray is 4-1, 1.78 in his last five starts.
— St Louis is 4-1 in his starts.
— under 4-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-5
— record in first 5 innings: 4-0-1
— He is 4-4, 2.82 in 14 starts vs Milwaukee.
— Cardinals are 2-7 in last nine games.
— They’re 9-10 on road.
— Cardinals are 5-1 in road series openers.
— under 18-8 last 26 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-36
— record in first 5 innings: 11-20-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5-x
— Myers is 0-2, 6.23 in three starts.
— Milwaukee is 0-3 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against St Louis.
— Brewers are 4-7 in their last eleven games.
— They’re 7-7 at home.
— Brewers are 7-5 in series openers.
— over 7-3 last 10 home games
— scored run in first inning: 13-36
— record in first 5 innings: 17-13-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-4.1-3
American League
Seattle (20-17) @ Minnesota (21-15)
— Gilbert is 3-0, 1.02 in his last five starts.
— Seattle is 5-2 in his starts.
— under 6-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-2
— He is 2-0, 1.69 in three starts vs Minnesota.
— Seattle is 10-6 in its last 16 games.
— Mariners are 9-9 on road.
— under 28-8 last 36 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-37
— record in first 5 innings: 16-15-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1.1-5-3
— Lopez is 2-0, 3.86 in his last four starts.
— Minnesota is 4-3 in his starts.
— under 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 4-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-4
— He is 0-1, 3.00 in two starts vs Seattle.
— Twins won 14 of their last 16 games.
— They’re 10-8 at home.
— over 10-5 last 15 games.
— scored run in first inning: 10-36
— record in first 5 innings: 16-17-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-3.2
Houston (12-24) @ Bronx (25-13)
— Blanco is 3-0, 2.09 in six starts.
— Houston is 5-1 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against New York.
— Houston lost its last four games.
— Astros are 5-12 on road.
— under 14-5 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-36
— record in first 5 innings: 15-18-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-3-3
— Stroman is 1-0, 4.43 in his last four starts.
— New York is 5-2 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3-3
— He is 3-1, 2.50 in six starts vs Houston.
— New York is 6-1 in its last seven games.
— They’re 13-5 at home.
— over 4-1-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 12-38
— record in first 5 innings: 18-12-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-3-2.2
Cleveland (24-13) @ White Sox (9-28)
— Lively is 1-1, 2.05 in four starts.
— Guardians are 2-2 in his starts.
— under 3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-4
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Chicago.
— Cleveland is 5-3 in its last eight games.
— Guardians are 12-7 on road.
— Guardians are 7-5 in series openers.
— under 10-4 last fourteen road games
— scored run in first inning: 8-37
— record in first 5 innings: 18-13-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-6.2-6
— Fedde is 2-0, 2.92 in his last four starts.
— White Sox are 4-3 in his starts.
— under 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2-1
— He is 0-0, 5.14 in 2 games (1 start) vs Cleveland.
— White Sox are 3-6 in their last nine games.
— Chicago is 5-12 at home.
— White Sox are 1-11 in series openers.
— under 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 8-37
— record in first 5 innings: 13-18-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-3-3
Kansas City (22-16) @ LA Angels (14-23)
— Wacha is 0-4, 7.01 in his last five starts.
— Kansas City is 2-5 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-4-2
— He is 3-0, 0.44 in three starts vs Anaheim.
— Royals are 2-3 in their last five games.
— Royals are 7-8 on road.
— Royals are 7-5 in series openers.
— under 8-2 last 10 road games
— scored run in first inning: 13-38
— record in first 5 innings: 20-11-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2.1-3.2
— Detmers is 0-3, 8.15 in his last three starts.
— Angels are 4-3 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 0-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-4
— He is 0-0, 5.91 in two starts vs Kansas City.
— Angels split their last six games.
— They’re 4-11 at home.
— Angels are 6-6 in series openers.
— over 6-2 last eight home games
— scored run in first inning: 9-37
— record in first 5 innings: 11-24-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1.2-2-4.1
Armadillo's Write-Up
Thursday, May 9
National League
Arizona (17-20) @ Cincinnati (16-20)
— Cecconi is 1-2, 4.96 in three starts.
— Arizona is 1-2 in his starts.
— under 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-3
— He gave up a run in 5.2 IP, in his one start vs Cincinnati.
— Arizona is 5-7 in its last dozen games.
— Diamondbacks are 8-10 on road.
— under 19-8 last 27 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-37
— record in first 5 innings: 16-14-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3-2
— Greene is 1-0, 0.00 in his last two starts (12.2 IP).
— Cincinnati is 1-6 in his starts.
— under 4-1-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-2
— He is 1-1, 4.22 in two starts vs Arizona.
— Reds lost 10 of last 12 games.
— They’re 9-12 at home.
— under 14-6 last 20 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-36
— record in first 5 innings: 12-16-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3-4
San Francisco (17-21) @ Colorado (8-28)
— Winn is 3-1, 3.86 in his last four starts.
— San Francisco is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 3-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4-1
— He is 1-0, 5.40 in two starts vs Colorado
— San Francisco is 5-8 in its last 13 games.
— Giants are 8-14 on road.
— under 11-5 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-38
— record in first 5 innings: 12-20-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-4
— Quantrill is 1-1, 2.55 in his last four starts.
— Colorado is 2-5 in his starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 0-4-3
— He is 2-0, 3.10 in four starts vs San Francisco.
— Rockies are 8-28 in their first 36 games.
— They’re 5-12 at home.
— under 16-9 last 25 games
— scored run in first inning: 9-36
— record in first 5 innings: 8-19-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-5.1-6
St Louis (15-21) @ Milwaukee (21-15)
— Gray is 4-1, 1.78 in his last five starts.
— St Louis is 4-1 in his starts.
— under 4-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-5
— record in first 5 innings: 4-0-1
— He is 4-4, 2.82 in 14 starts vs Milwaukee.
— Cardinals are 2-7 in last nine games.
— They’re 9-10 on road.
— Cardinals are 5-1 in road series openers.
— under 18-8 last 26 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-36
— record in first 5 innings: 11-20-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5-x
— Myers is 0-2, 6.23 in three starts.
— Milwaukee is 0-3 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against St Louis.
— Brewers are 4-7 in their last eleven games.
— They’re 7-7 at home.
— Brewers are 7-5 in series openers.
— over 7-3 last 10 home games
— scored run in first inning: 13-36
— record in first 5 innings: 17-13-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-4.1-3
American League
Seattle (20-17) @ Minnesota (21-15)
— Gilbert is 3-0, 1.02 in his last five starts.
— Seattle is 5-2 in his starts.
— under 6-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-2
— He is 2-0, 1.69 in three starts vs Minnesota.
— Seattle is 10-6 in its last 16 games.
— Mariners are 9-9 on road.
— under 28-8 last 36 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-37
— record in first 5 innings: 16-15-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1.1-5-3
— Lopez is 2-0, 3.86 in his last four starts.
— Minnesota is 4-3 in his starts.
— under 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 4-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-4
— He is 0-1, 3.00 in two starts vs Seattle.
— Twins won 14 of their last 16 games.
— They’re 10-8 at home.
— over 10-5 last 15 games.
— scored run in first inning: 10-36
— record in first 5 innings: 16-17-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-3.2
Houston (12-24) @ Bronx (25-13)
— Blanco is 3-0, 2.09 in six starts.
— Houston is 5-1 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against New York.
— Houston lost its last four games.
— Astros are 5-12 on road.
— under 14-5 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-36
— record in first 5 innings: 15-18-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-3-3
— Stroman is 1-0, 4.43 in his last four starts.
— New York is 5-2 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3-3
— He is 3-1, 2.50 in six starts vs Houston.
— New York is 6-1 in its last seven games.
— They’re 13-5 at home.
— over 4-1-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 12-38
— record in first 5 innings: 18-12-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-3-2.2
Cleveland (24-13) @ White Sox (9-28)
— Lively is 1-1, 2.05 in four starts.
— Guardians are 2-2 in his starts.
— under 3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-4
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Chicago.
— Cleveland is 5-3 in its last eight games.
— Guardians are 12-7 on road.
— Guardians are 7-5 in series openers.
— under 10-4 last fourteen road games
— scored run in first inning: 8-37
— record in first 5 innings: 18-13-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-6.2-6
— Fedde is 2-0, 2.92 in his last four starts.
— White Sox are 4-3 in his starts.
— under 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2-1
— He is 0-0, 5.14 in 2 games (1 start) vs Cleveland.
— White Sox are 3-6 in their last nine games.
— Chicago is 5-12 at home.
— White Sox are 1-11 in series openers.
— under 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 8-37
— record in first 5 innings: 13-18-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-3-3
Kansas City (22-16) @ LA Angels (14-23)
— Wacha is 0-4, 7.01 in his last five starts.
— Kansas City is 2-5 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-4-2
— He is 3-0, 0.44 in three starts vs Anaheim.
— Royals are 2-3 in their last five games.
— Royals are 7-8 on road.
— Royals are 7-5 in series openers.
— under 8-2 last 10 road games
— scored run in first inning: 13-38
— record in first 5 innings: 20-11-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2.1-3.2
— Detmers is 0-3, 8.15 in his last three starts.
— Angels are 4-3 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 0-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-4
— He is 0-0, 5.91 in two starts vs Kansas City.
— Angels split their last six games.
— They’re 4-11 at home.
— Angels are 6-6 in series openers.
— over 6-2 last eight home games
— scored run in first inning: 9-37
— record in first 5 innings: 11-24-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1.2-2-4.1
THURSDAY, MAY 9
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEA at MIN | 01:10 PM | MIN -119 U 6.5 | +500 +500 |
| AZ at CIN | 01:10 PM | CIN -129 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| SF at COL | 03:10 PM | COL +137 U 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| HOU at NYY | 05:05 PM | NYY -129 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| CLE at CHW | 07:40 PM | CHW +138 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| STL at MIL | 07:40 PM | MIL +117 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| KC at LAA | 09:38 PM | KC -111 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
MLB MAY'S BEST BETS !
05/09/2024.....................7 - 5 - 0.................................58.33%...................................+ 11.15
05/08/2024....................8 - 15 - 1.................................34.78%...................................- 40.85
05/07/2024....................15 - 7 - 0.................................68.18%...................................+ 33.70
05/06/2024......................9 - 8 - 0.................................52.94%...................................+ 3.55
05/05/2024..................10 - 13 - 2.................................43.47%...................................- 18.60
05/04/2024..................10 - 14 - 1.................................41.68%....................................- 22.90
05/03/2024....................9 - 14 - 1.................................39.13%....................................- 30.90
05/02/2024......................4 - 5 - 0.................................44.44%....................................- 6.25
05/01/2024....................10 - 9 - 4..................................52.63%...................................+ 6.25
TOTALS........................82 - 90 - 9.................................47.67%.....................................-64.85
05/09/2024.....................7 - 5 - 0.................................58.33%...................................+ 11.15
05/08/2024....................8 - 15 - 1.................................34.78%...................................- 40.85
05/07/2024....................15 - 7 - 0.................................68.18%...................................+ 33.70
05/06/2024......................9 - 8 - 0.................................52.94%...................................+ 3.55
05/05/2024..................10 - 13 - 2.................................43.47%...................................- 18.60
05/04/2024..................10 - 14 - 1.................................41.68%....................................- 22.90
05/03/2024....................9 - 14 - 1.................................39.13%....................................- 30.90
05/02/2024......................4 - 5 - 0.................................44.44%....................................- 6.25
05/01/2024....................10 - 9 - 4..................................52.63%...................................+ 6.25
TOTALS........................82 - 90 - 9.................................47.67%.....................................-64.85
