WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHW at CLE | 06:40 PM | CHW +155 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| STL at PIT | 06:40 PM | PIT -130 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| BOS at MIA | 06:40 PM | BOS -145 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| NYM at WAS | 06:45 PM | NYM -130 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| CIN at NYY | 07:05 PM | NYY -185 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| HOU at TOR | 07:07 PM | TOR -105 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| SF at ATL | 07:20 PM | SF +170 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| PHI at CHC | 08:05 PM | PHI -135 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| SD at TEX | 08:05 PM | TEX -145 O 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| DET at MIN | 08:10 PM | MIN -160 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| TB at KC | 08:10 PM | TB -110 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| MIL at COL | 08:40 PM | MIL -155 U 11.0 | +500 +500 |
| LAA at OAK | 09:40 PM | OAK -105 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| AZ at LAD | 10:10 PM | AZ +170 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| BAL at SEA | 10:10 PM | SEA -120 U 7.0 | +500 +500 |
JULY'S BEST BET RECORD:
07/03/2024..................................12 - 13 - 1..................................48.00%................................- 11.98
0702/2024....................................13 - 10 - 0..................................56.52%................................+ 16.25
07/01/2024.......................................3 - 3 - 0..................................50.00%.................................- 3.75
TOTALS..........................................28 - 26 - 1...................................51.85%................................+ 0.52
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BEST BET TOTALS:
Mar - April : TOTALS....................292 - 260 - 7...............52.98%..................+ 96.45
May.........: TOTALS........................336 - 300 - 18.............52.83%..................+143.50
June..........TOTALS........................289 - 313 - 12..............48.00%................. -186.21
07/03/2024..................................12 - 13 - 1..................................48.00%................................- 11.98
0702/2024....................................13 - 10 - 0..................................56.52%................................+ 16.25
07/01/2024.......................................3 - 3 - 0..................................50.00%.................................- 3.75
TOTALS..........................................28 - 26 - 1...................................51.85%................................+ 0.52
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BEST BET TOTALS:
Mar - April : TOTALS....................292 - 260 - 7...............52.98%..................+ 96.45
May.........: TOTALS........................336 - 300 - 18.............52.83%..................+143.50
June..........TOTALS........................289 - 313 - 12..............48.00%................. -186.21
Thursday’s 6-pack:
Major League leaders in runs scored:
74— Gunnar Henderson, Orioles
70— Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers
69— Juan Soto, NYY
68— Bobby Witt Jr, Royals
67— Aaron Judge, NYY
65— Jose Ramirez, Clev
Thought of the Day
Today is July 4th, Independence Day, which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence, which declared that the 13 colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the King of England.
We’re lucky to live in this country; hopefully at this time next year, this country will still be a democracy. The alternative isn’t good.
Thursday’s quiz
Max Scherzer pitches for Texas, but which major league team is paying the highest %age of his salary this season?
Wednesday’s quiz
In the history of the Seattle Mariners, Felix Hernandez has the most wins.
Tuesday’s quiz
Steph Curry played his college basketball at Davidson College.
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Ryan O’Hearn homered, knocked in three runs.
Dean Kremer came off the IL, tossed five shutout IP.
— A’s 5, Angels 0
Joey Estes threw a 92-pitch complete game shutout.
A’s are 2-13 in the game following their last fifteen wins.
— White Sox 8, Guardians 2
Martin Maldonado (hitting .096) homered, had 3 RBI.
P Erick Fedde is 6-3, pitching for the 25-63 White Sox.
— Tigers 9, Twins 2
Detroit is first team since 1951 to hit 4+ HR’s, 3 triples and a grand slam in same game.
Just the third loss in last ten games for Minnesota.
— Royals 4, Rays 2
Michael Wacha allowed only one run in 6 IP.
Tampa Bay traded P Aaron Civale to Milwaukee for a minor leaguer.
— Astros 9, Blue Jays 2
Yordan Alvarez homered for the third straight game.
Houston has won 11 of its last 13 games.
— Famous birthdays, July 4th:
Geraldo Rivera, 81
Pam Shriver, 62
Harvey Grant, 59
Horace Grant, 59
Vinny Castilla, 57
Todd Marinovich, 55
Adrian Griffin, 50
Josh McCown, 45
Brock Berlin, 43
— Red Sox 7, Marlins 2
Boston won eight of last nine road games.
Over is 7-1 in their last eight games.
— Reds 3, New York 2
Andrew Abbott allowed one run in 6.1 IP.
New York lost 12 of its last 16 games.
— Padres 6, Rangers 4
David Peralta’s HR in 7th inning was his first this season and was a game-winner.
San Diego won 10 of its last 13 games.
— Movie of the Day: Little Big League (1994)— Owner of the Minnesota Twins dies, and leaves the team to his 12-year old grandson, who names himself manager of the team.
Timothy Busfield is the Twins’ 1B, Ashley Crow is the kid’s mom, Jonathan Silverman, John Ashton, Kevin Dunn and an assortment for real major leaguers are in the movie, which is better than my quick description makes it sound.
30 years later in real life, Ashley Crow’s son is the centerfielder for the Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong.
— Diamondbacks 12, Dodgers 4
Christian Walker hit two more HR’s, has 17 at Dodger Stadium since 2018.
Walker went 4-5, with three runs scored, 4 RBI.
— Pirates 5, Cardinals 4 (10)
O’Neil Cruz had a walk-off single after Bryan Reynolds had tied the game.
Rowdy Tellez had three hits, including an opposite field home run.
— Nationals 7, Mets 5
Mets led this game 5-0 in fifth inning.
Luis Garcia homered twice, knocked in four runs.
— Braves 3, Giants 1
Chris Sale struck out 9 guys in 6 IP, is now 11-3 this year.
Austin Riley went 2-4, knocked in two runs.
— Phillies 5, Cubs 3
Phillies scored winning run on a 260-foot sac fly in 8th inning.
Cubs lost eight of their last 10 games.
— Brewers 3, Rockies 0
Colin Rea tossed seven shutout IP.
Rockies lost seven of their last nine games.
Major League leaders in runs scored:
74— Gunnar Henderson, Orioles
70— Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers
69— Juan Soto, NYY
68— Bobby Witt Jr, Royals
67— Aaron Judge, NYY
65— Jose Ramirez, Clev
Thought of the Day
Today is July 4th, Independence Day, which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence, which declared that the 13 colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the King of England.
We’re lucky to live in this country; hopefully at this time next year, this country will still be a democracy. The alternative isn’t good.
Thursday’s quiz
Max Scherzer pitches for Texas, but which major league team is paying the highest %age of his salary this season?
Wednesday’s quiz
In the history of the Seattle Mariners, Felix Hernandez has the most wins.
Tuesday’s quiz
Steph Curry played his college basketball at Davidson College.
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Thursday’s Den: Happy 4th of July, everyone……..
— Orioles 4, Mariners 1Ryan O’Hearn homered, knocked in three runs.
Dean Kremer came off the IL, tossed five shutout IP.
— A’s 5, Angels 0
Joey Estes threw a 92-pitch complete game shutout.
A’s are 2-13 in the game following their last fifteen wins.
— White Sox 8, Guardians 2
Martin Maldonado (hitting .096) homered, had 3 RBI.
P Erick Fedde is 6-3, pitching for the 25-63 White Sox.
— Tigers 9, Twins 2
Detroit is first team since 1951 to hit 4+ HR’s, 3 triples and a grand slam in same game.
Just the third loss in last ten games for Minnesota.
— Royals 4, Rays 2
Michael Wacha allowed only one run in 6 IP.
Tampa Bay traded P Aaron Civale to Milwaukee for a minor leaguer.
— Astros 9, Blue Jays 2
Yordan Alvarez homered for the third straight game.
Houston has won 11 of its last 13 games.
— Famous birthdays, July 4th:
Geraldo Rivera, 81
Pam Shriver, 62
Harvey Grant, 59
Horace Grant, 59
Vinny Castilla, 57
Todd Marinovich, 55
Adrian Griffin, 50
Josh McCown, 45
Brock Berlin, 43
— Red Sox 7, Marlins 2
Boston won eight of last nine road games.
Over is 7-1 in their last eight games.
— Reds 3, New York 2
Andrew Abbott allowed one run in 6.1 IP.
New York lost 12 of its last 16 games.
— Padres 6, Rangers 4
David Peralta’s HR in 7th inning was his first this season and was a game-winner.
San Diego won 10 of its last 13 games.
— Movie of the Day: Little Big League (1994)— Owner of the Minnesota Twins dies, and leaves the team to his 12-year old grandson, who names himself manager of the team.
Timothy Busfield is the Twins’ 1B, Ashley Crow is the kid’s mom, Jonathan Silverman, John Ashton, Kevin Dunn and an assortment for real major leaguers are in the movie, which is better than my quick description makes it sound.
30 years later in real life, Ashley Crow’s son is the centerfielder for the Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong.
— Diamondbacks 12, Dodgers 4
Christian Walker hit two more HR’s, has 17 at Dodger Stadium since 2018.
Walker went 4-5, with three runs scored, 4 RBI.
— Pirates 5, Cardinals 4 (10)
O’Neil Cruz had a walk-off single after Bryan Reynolds had tied the game.
Rowdy Tellez had three hits, including an opposite field home run.
— Nationals 7, Mets 5
Mets led this game 5-0 in fifth inning.
Luis Garcia homered twice, knocked in four runs.
— Braves 3, Giants 1
Chris Sale struck out 9 guys in 6 IP, is now 11-3 this year.
Austin Riley went 2-4, knocked in two runs.
— Phillies 5, Cubs 3
Phillies scored winning run on a 260-foot sac fly in 8th inning.
Cubs lost eight of their last 10 games.
— Brewers 3, Rockies 0
Colin Rea tossed seven shutout IP.
Rockies lost seven of their last nine games.
MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up
Thursday, July 4
National League
NY Mets (42-42) @ Washington (40-46)
— Quintana is 2-0, 2.20 in his last three starts.
— Mets are 5-3 in his road starts.
— under 10-6
— allowed run in first inning: 6-16
— record in first 5 innings: 6-8-2
— He is 2-1, 3.46 in five starts vs Washington.
— New York is 20-9 in its last 29 games.
— Mets are 21-17 on road.
— over 11-4 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 24-84
— record in first 5 innings: 36-35-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3-2.1
— Irvin is 4-1, 2.31 in his last six starts.
— Washington is 5-1 in those six starts.
— under 8-2 last ten
— allowed run in first inning: 6-17
— record in first 5 innings: 6-8-3
— He gave up 6 runs in 4.2 IP, in his one start against the Mets.
— Nationals are 5-10 in their last 15 games.
— They’re 18-21 at home.
— over 8-4 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 12-86
— record in first 5 innings: 35-44-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-4.2-3
St Louis (44-41) @ Pittsburgh (41-44)
— Pallante is 3-1, 3.26 in his last four starts.
— St Louis is 4-2 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2
— This is his first start vs Pittsburgh.
— Cardinals are 16-10 in their last 26 games.
— They’re 20-23 on road.
— over 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 17-85
— record in first 5 innings: 32-40-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-3.1
— Perez is 0-2, 11.02 in his last four starts.
— Pirates are 4-8 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 2-12
— record in first 5 innings: 4-5-3
— He is 1-0, 2.79 in three starts vs St Louis.
— Pirates are 16-14 in their last 30 games.
— They’re 20-21 at home.
— under 16-7 last 23 games
— scored run in first inning: 17-85
— record in first 5 innings: 37-34-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-5
San Francisco (42-45) @ Atlanta (47-37)
— Webb is 1-1, 4.13 in his last four starts.
— San Francisco is 4-8 in his last 12 starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 6-18
— record in first 5 innings: 7-8-3
— He is 2-1, 3.05 in six starts vs Atlanta.
— San Francisco is 6-3 in its last nine games.
— Giants are 17-26 on road.
— over 13-6 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 17-87
— record in first 5 innings: 31-43-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-3
— Morton is 2-1, 3.06 in his last three starts.
— Braves are 4-7 in his last 11 starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 5-15
— record in first 5 innings: 8-5-2
— He is 4-6, 2.77 in 16 starts vs San Francisco.
— Braves are 3-2 in last five games.
— They’re 9-3 in last 12 home games.
— under 12-3 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 23-84
— record in first 5 innings: 41-31-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-4.2-3
Philadelphia (57-29) @ Cubs (39-48)
— Sanchez is 3-0, 0.78 in his last three starts.
— Phillies are 8-2 in his last ten starts.
— under 6-2 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 4-16
— record in first 5 innings: 8-8
— He hasn’t pitched against the Cubs.
— Phillies are 5-3 in their last eight games.
— They’re 24-15 on road.
— over 7-3 last ten road games
— scored run in first inning: 32-86
— You’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 55-24-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-4-3
— Taillon is 1-1, 2.52 in his last four starts.
— Chicago is 2-7 in his last nine starts.
— under 4-0 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 3-13
— record in first 5 innings: 6-7
— He is 1-4, 8.67 in seven starts vs Philly.
— Cubs are 8-17 in their last 25 games.
— They’re 22-20 at home.
— under 15-9 last 24 games
— scored run in first inning: 18-87
— record in first 5 innings: 31-40-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-3
Milwaukee (52-35) @ Colorado (29-57)
— Myers is 4-0, 1.41 in his last five starts.
— Milwaukee is 6-2 in his last eight starts.
— over 8-3
— allowed run in first inning: 5-11
— record in first 5 innings: 4-4-3
— He hasn’t pitched against Colorado.
— Brewers won eight of last ten games.
— They’re 25-22 on road.
— over 9-4 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 22-87
— record in first 5 innings: 42-35-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-3.2-2
— Quantrill is 0-2, 5.94 in his last three starts.
— Colorado is 4-2 in his home starts.
— over 4-0 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-17
— record in first 5 innings: 7-6-4
— This is his first start vs Milwaukee.
— Rockies are 8-22 in their last 30 games.
— They’re 17-26 at home.
— under 6-3 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 24-86
— record in first 5 innings: 34-41-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-4.1
Arizona (42-44) @ Los Angeles (53-34)
— Gallen is 3-2, 2.27 in his last six starts.
— Arizona is 2-4 in his road starts.
— under 5-2 last seven starts
— allowed run in first inning: 3-12
— record in first 5 innings: 8-3-1
— He is 1-4, 3.48 in 11 starts against the Dodgers.
— Arizona is 4-6 in its last ten games.
— Diamondbacks are 20-23 on road.
— under 5-3 last eight road games
— scored run in first inning: 27-86
— record in first 5 innings: 39-33-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3.2-6
— Knack is 1-1, 2.10 in six starts (30 IP).
— Dodgers are 2-4 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-1
— He gave up a run in 5 IP at Arizona April 30.
— Dodgers are 15-9 in their last 24 games.
— Dodgers are 26-17 at home.
— over 5-0 last five games.
— scored run in first inning: 31-87
— record in first 5 innings: 45-32-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-6
American League
White Sox (25-63) @ Cleveland (53-31)
— bullpen game
— White Sox won four of last six games.
— Chicago is 9-34 on road.
— under 14-7 last 21 games
— scored run in first inning: 17-88
— record in first 5 innings: 37-40-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2.1-3
— Lively is 1-2, 4.60 in his last three starts.
— Guardians are 6-2 in his last eight starts.
— under 8-5
— allowed run in first inning: 0-13
— record in first 5 innings: 8-3-2
— He gave up 3 runs in 5.2 IP in his one start against the White Sox.
— Cleveland lost five of last seven games.
— Guardians are 27-10 at home.
— over 7-1 last eight home games
— scored run in first inning: 23-84
— record in first 5 innings: 42-31-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3-5
Houston (44-42) @ Toronto (39-47)
— Valdez is 1-1, 4.58 in his last three starts.
— Astros are 4-3 in his road starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-14
— record in first 5 innings: 6-7-1
— He is 1-3, 4.11 in five starts vs Toronto
— Houston won 11 of last 13 games.
— Astros are 20-23 on road.
— over 5-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 28-86
— record in first 5 innings: 40-36-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-3.1
— Bassitt is 1-0, 1.69 in his last five starts.
— Toronto is 7-10 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four home starts
— allowed run in first inning: 3-17
— record in first 5 innings: 8-4-5
— He is 5-4, 3.97 in 13 starts vs Houston.
— Toronto is 6-13 in its last 19 games.
— Blue Jays are 21-23 at home.
— over 13-3 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 18-86
— record in first 5 innings: 39-37-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-4-3.1
Detroit (39-47) @ Minnesota (48-38)
— Maeda is 0-2, 5.28 in his last three starts.
— Detroit is 1-6 in his last seven starts
— under 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 6-14
— record in first 5 innings: 4-7-3
— He is 1-0, 1.64 in two starts vs Minnesota
— He pitched for the Twins from 2020-23.
— Detroit is 8-16 in its last 24 games.
— Tigers are 20-25 on road.
— over 4-0 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 26-86
— record in first 5 innings: 35-36-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2-2.2
— Ober is 2-0, 1.69 in his last three starts.
— Minnesota is 3-3 in his home starts
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 5-16
— record in first 5 innings: 8-7-1
— He is 2-2, 4.21 in nine starts vs Detroit.
— Twins are 13-6 in their last 19 games.
— Twins are 24-17 at home.
— over 15-5 last 20 games.
— scored run in first inning: 24-86
— record in first 5 innings: 38-39-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3.1-4
Tampa Bay (43-43) @ Kansas City (48-40)
— Eflin is 1-1, 4.19 in his last six starts.
— Rays are 7-1 in his last eight starts.
— under 6-3 last nine
— allowed run in first inning: 5-15
— record in first 5 innings: 7-6-2
— He is 2-1, 4.00 in three starts vs Kansas City.
— Tampa Bay is 9-4 in its last 13 games.
— Rays are 20-18 on road.
— under 8-2 last ten games.
— scored run in first inning: 22-86
— record in first 5 innings: 29-43-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-4-4
— Marsh is 1-2, 6.75 in his last three starts.
— Royals are 10-5 in his starts.
— over 6-2 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 5-15
— record in first 5 innings: 8-7
— He gave up 2 runs in 6 IP, in his one start vs Tampa Bay.
— Royals are 6-3 in their last nine games.
— Royals are 31-17 at home.
— under 11-3 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 23-88
— record in first 5 innings: 40-35-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-4-3
LA Angels (36-49) @ Oakland (32-55)
— bullpen game
— Angels are 7-4 in their last 11 games.
— They’re 18-23 on road.
— over 11-5 last 16 road games
— scored run in first inning: 20-85
— record in first 5 innings: 29-49-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-4-2.2
— Sears is 0-4, 7.28 in his last six starts.
— Oakland is 2-7 in his last nine starts.
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 6-17
— record in first 5 innings: 6-10-1
— He is 1-2, 5.03 in four starts vs Anaheim.
— A’s lost eight of their last 12 games, but won last two.
— Oakland is 20-23 at home.
— under 6-3 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 16-87
— record in first 5 innings: 28-54-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3.2-x
Baltimore (55-31) @ Seattle (47-41)
— Burnes is 5-1, 3.35 in his last six starts.
— Orioles are 7-1 in his last eight starts.
— over 6-2 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 4-17
— record in first 5 innings: 12-4-1
— He is 2-0, 1.59 in two starts vs Seattle.
— Baltimore won six of its last seven games.
— Orioles are 26-14 on road.
— over 12-7 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 19-86
— record in first 5 innings: 48-28-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2.2-4
— Miller is 1-2, 6.75 in his last three starts.
— Seattle is 6-3 in his home starts
— over 8-3 last 11 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 3-17
— record in first 5 innings: 7-7-3
— He is 0-1, 4.70 in three starts vs Baltimore.
— Seattle is 3-10 in its last 13 games.
— Mariners are 28-16 at home.
— under 9-2 last eleven home games
— scored run in first inning: 22-88
— record in first 5 innings: 37-38-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2.2-2.2
Interleague Games
Boston (46-39) @ Miami (30-56)
— Pivetta is 1-1, 6.98 in his last four starts.
— Boston is 4-2 in his road starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 4-12
— record in first 5 innings: 6-5-1
— He is 2-5, 5.23 in nine starts vs Miami.
— Red Sox won their last three games.
— They’re 26-16 on road.
— over 7-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 25-85
— record in first 5 innings: 45-31-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-2.1
— Tyler is 0-1, 3.12 in two starts.
— Marlins are 1-1 in his starts.
— under 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Boston.
— Marlins are 1-4 in their last five games.
— Miami is 16-30 at home.
— over 3-0-1 last four games.
— scored run in first inning: 20-86
— record in first 5 innings: 27-49-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-6
Cincinnati (41-45) @ Bronx (54-34)
— Montas is 0-2, 4.82 in his last four starts.
— Reds are 2-11 in his last 13 starts.
— under 6-0 last six starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-15
— record in first 5 innings: 4-10-1
— He is 1-1, 1.29 in two starts vs New York.
— Reds are 4-2 in last six games.
— They’re 21-22 on road.
— under 8-3 last 11 road games
— scored run in first inning: 24-86
— record in first 5 innings: 36-38-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-4-2.2
— Stroman is 1-1, 5.63 in his last three starts.
— New York is 6-1 in his last seven starts.
— over 6-0 last six starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-17
— record in first 5 innings: 8-6-3
— He is 4-2, 3.76 in seven starts vs Cincinnati .
— New York is 5-13 in its last 18 games.
— They’re 24-16 at home.
— over 13-3 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 30-88
— record in first 5 innings: 46-30-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-5-3.2
San Diego (47-43) @ Texas (39-47)
— King is 1-1, 3.74 in his last four starts.
— Padres are 7-4 in his last 11 starts.
— over 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 2-17
— record in first 5 innings: 8-6-3
— This is his first start against Texas.
— Padres won 10 of last 13 games.
— They’re 4-11 in last 15 road tilts.
— over 10-2 last 12 games
— scored run in first inning: 26-90
— record in first 5 innings: 37-39-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4.1-5
— Scherzer is 1-1, 1.74 in two starts.
— Texas is 1-1 in his starts.
— under 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He is 7-4, 3.02 in 19 starts vs San Diego.
— Rangers lost seven of last nine games.
— They’re 21-20 at home.
— over 6-3 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 27-86
— record in first 5 innings: 36-36-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2-5
Umpires
— StL-Pitt- Over is 9-5 in Bacchus games.
— NY-Wash- Road favorites are 3-1 in Tomlinson games
— SF-Atl- Under is 8-5 in Barber games.
— Phil-Chi- Over is 8-3 in Wegner games.
— Mil-Colo- Over is 9-5 in Thomas games
— Ariz-LA- Last 3 years, under is 44-33 in Scheurwater games.
— Chi-Clev- Over is 4-1 in Little games.
— Hst-Tor- Under is 11-5 in May games.
— Det-Minn- Underdogs are 8-7 in Moore games.
— TB-KC- Over is 12-6 in Johnson games.
— LAA-A’s- Over is 9-7 in Edwin Jimenez games.
— Balt-Sea- Favorites are 13-6 in Hamari games.
— Bos-Mia- Over is 8-5 in Hudson games
— Cin-NYY- Under is 9-7 in Porter games
— SD-Tex- Road underdogs are 8-7 in Barrett games
Armadillo's Write-Up
Thursday, July 4
National League
NY Mets (42-42) @ Washington (40-46)
— Quintana is 2-0, 2.20 in his last three starts.
— Mets are 5-3 in his road starts.
— under 10-6
— allowed run in first inning: 6-16
— record in first 5 innings: 6-8-2
— He is 2-1, 3.46 in five starts vs Washington.
— New York is 20-9 in its last 29 games.
— Mets are 21-17 on road.
— over 11-4 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 24-84
— record in first 5 innings: 36-35-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3-2.1
— Irvin is 4-1, 2.31 in his last six starts.
— Washington is 5-1 in those six starts.
— under 8-2 last ten
— allowed run in first inning: 6-17
— record in first 5 innings: 6-8-3
— He gave up 6 runs in 4.2 IP, in his one start against the Mets.
— Nationals are 5-10 in their last 15 games.
— They’re 18-21 at home.
— over 8-4 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 12-86
— record in first 5 innings: 35-44-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-4.2-3
St Louis (44-41) @ Pittsburgh (41-44)
— Pallante is 3-1, 3.26 in his last four starts.
— St Louis is 4-2 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2
— This is his first start vs Pittsburgh.
— Cardinals are 16-10 in their last 26 games.
— They’re 20-23 on road.
— over 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 17-85
— record in first 5 innings: 32-40-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-3.1
— Perez is 0-2, 11.02 in his last four starts.
— Pirates are 4-8 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 2-12
— record in first 5 innings: 4-5-3
— He is 1-0, 2.79 in three starts vs St Louis.
— Pirates are 16-14 in their last 30 games.
— They’re 20-21 at home.
— under 16-7 last 23 games
— scored run in first inning: 17-85
— record in first 5 innings: 37-34-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-5
San Francisco (42-45) @ Atlanta (47-37)
— Webb is 1-1, 4.13 in his last four starts.
— San Francisco is 4-8 in his last 12 starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 6-18
— record in first 5 innings: 7-8-3
— He is 2-1, 3.05 in six starts vs Atlanta.
— San Francisco is 6-3 in its last nine games.
— Giants are 17-26 on road.
— over 13-6 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 17-87
— record in first 5 innings: 31-43-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-3
— Morton is 2-1, 3.06 in his last three starts.
— Braves are 4-7 in his last 11 starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 5-15
— record in first 5 innings: 8-5-2
— He is 4-6, 2.77 in 16 starts vs San Francisco.
— Braves are 3-2 in last five games.
— They’re 9-3 in last 12 home games.
— under 12-3 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 23-84
— record in first 5 innings: 41-31-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-4.2-3
Philadelphia (57-29) @ Cubs (39-48)
— Sanchez is 3-0, 0.78 in his last three starts.
— Phillies are 8-2 in his last ten starts.
— under 6-2 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 4-16
— record in first 5 innings: 8-8
— He hasn’t pitched against the Cubs.
— Phillies are 5-3 in their last eight games.
— They’re 24-15 on road.
— over 7-3 last ten road games
— scored run in first inning: 32-86
— You’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 55-24-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-4-3
— Taillon is 1-1, 2.52 in his last four starts.
— Chicago is 2-7 in his last nine starts.
— under 4-0 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 3-13
— record in first 5 innings: 6-7
— He is 1-4, 8.67 in seven starts vs Philly.
— Cubs are 8-17 in their last 25 games.
— They’re 22-20 at home.
— under 15-9 last 24 games
— scored run in first inning: 18-87
— record in first 5 innings: 31-40-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-3
Milwaukee (52-35) @ Colorado (29-57)
— Myers is 4-0, 1.41 in his last five starts.
— Milwaukee is 6-2 in his last eight starts.
— over 8-3
— allowed run in first inning: 5-11
— record in first 5 innings: 4-4-3
— He hasn’t pitched against Colorado.
— Brewers won eight of last ten games.
— They’re 25-22 on road.
— over 9-4 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 22-87
— record in first 5 innings: 42-35-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-3.2-2
— Quantrill is 0-2, 5.94 in his last three starts.
— Colorado is 4-2 in his home starts.
— over 4-0 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-17
— record in first 5 innings: 7-6-4
— This is his first start vs Milwaukee.
— Rockies are 8-22 in their last 30 games.
— They’re 17-26 at home.
— under 6-3 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 24-86
— record in first 5 innings: 34-41-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-4.1
Arizona (42-44) @ Los Angeles (53-34)
— Gallen is 3-2, 2.27 in his last six starts.
— Arizona is 2-4 in his road starts.
— under 5-2 last seven starts
— allowed run in first inning: 3-12
— record in first 5 innings: 8-3-1
— He is 1-4, 3.48 in 11 starts against the Dodgers.
— Arizona is 4-6 in its last ten games.
— Diamondbacks are 20-23 on road.
— under 5-3 last eight road games
— scored run in first inning: 27-86
— record in first 5 innings: 39-33-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3.2-6
— Knack is 1-1, 2.10 in six starts (30 IP).
— Dodgers are 2-4 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-1
— He gave up a run in 5 IP at Arizona April 30.
— Dodgers are 15-9 in their last 24 games.
— Dodgers are 26-17 at home.
— over 5-0 last five games.
— scored run in first inning: 31-87
— record in first 5 innings: 45-32-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-6
American League
White Sox (25-63) @ Cleveland (53-31)
— bullpen game
— White Sox won four of last six games.
— Chicago is 9-34 on road.
— under 14-7 last 21 games
— scored run in first inning: 17-88
— record in first 5 innings: 37-40-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2.1-3
— Lively is 1-2, 4.60 in his last three starts.
— Guardians are 6-2 in his last eight starts.
— under 8-5
— allowed run in first inning: 0-13
— record in first 5 innings: 8-3-2
— He gave up 3 runs in 5.2 IP in his one start against the White Sox.
— Cleveland lost five of last seven games.
— Guardians are 27-10 at home.
— over 7-1 last eight home games
— scored run in first inning: 23-84
— record in first 5 innings: 42-31-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3-5
Houston (44-42) @ Toronto (39-47)
— Valdez is 1-1, 4.58 in his last three starts.
— Astros are 4-3 in his road starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-14
— record in first 5 innings: 6-7-1
— He is 1-3, 4.11 in five starts vs Toronto
— Houston won 11 of last 13 games.
— Astros are 20-23 on road.
— over 5-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 28-86
— record in first 5 innings: 40-36-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-3.1
— Bassitt is 1-0, 1.69 in his last five starts.
— Toronto is 7-10 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four home starts
— allowed run in first inning: 3-17
— record in first 5 innings: 8-4-5
— He is 5-4, 3.97 in 13 starts vs Houston.
— Toronto is 6-13 in its last 19 games.
— Blue Jays are 21-23 at home.
— over 13-3 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 18-86
— record in first 5 innings: 39-37-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-4-3.1
Detroit (39-47) @ Minnesota (48-38)
— Maeda is 0-2, 5.28 in his last three starts.
— Detroit is 1-6 in his last seven starts
— under 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 6-14
— record in first 5 innings: 4-7-3
— He is 1-0, 1.64 in two starts vs Minnesota
— He pitched for the Twins from 2020-23.
— Detroit is 8-16 in its last 24 games.
— Tigers are 20-25 on road.
— over 4-0 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 26-86
— record in first 5 innings: 35-36-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2-2.2
— Ober is 2-0, 1.69 in his last three starts.
— Minnesota is 3-3 in his home starts
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 5-16
— record in first 5 innings: 8-7-1
— He is 2-2, 4.21 in nine starts vs Detroit.
— Twins are 13-6 in their last 19 games.
— Twins are 24-17 at home.
— over 15-5 last 20 games.
— scored run in first inning: 24-86
— record in first 5 innings: 38-39-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3.1-4
Tampa Bay (43-43) @ Kansas City (48-40)
— Eflin is 1-1, 4.19 in his last six starts.
— Rays are 7-1 in his last eight starts.
— under 6-3 last nine
— allowed run in first inning: 5-15
— record in first 5 innings: 7-6-2
— He is 2-1, 4.00 in three starts vs Kansas City.
— Tampa Bay is 9-4 in its last 13 games.
— Rays are 20-18 on road.
— under 8-2 last ten games.
— scored run in first inning: 22-86
— record in first 5 innings: 29-43-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-4-4
— Marsh is 1-2, 6.75 in his last three starts.
— Royals are 10-5 in his starts.
— over 6-2 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 5-15
— record in first 5 innings: 8-7
— He gave up 2 runs in 6 IP, in his one start vs Tampa Bay.
— Royals are 6-3 in their last nine games.
— Royals are 31-17 at home.
— under 11-3 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 23-88
— record in first 5 innings: 40-35-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-4-3
LA Angels (36-49) @ Oakland (32-55)
— bullpen game
— Angels are 7-4 in their last 11 games.
— They’re 18-23 on road.
— over 11-5 last 16 road games
— scored run in first inning: 20-85
— record in first 5 innings: 29-49-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-4-2.2
— Sears is 0-4, 7.28 in his last six starts.
— Oakland is 2-7 in his last nine starts.
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 6-17
— record in first 5 innings: 6-10-1
— He is 1-2, 5.03 in four starts vs Anaheim.
— A’s lost eight of their last 12 games, but won last two.
— Oakland is 20-23 at home.
— under 6-3 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 16-87
— record in first 5 innings: 28-54-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3.2-x
Baltimore (55-31) @ Seattle (47-41)
— Burnes is 5-1, 3.35 in his last six starts.
— Orioles are 7-1 in his last eight starts.
— over 6-2 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 4-17
— record in first 5 innings: 12-4-1
— He is 2-0, 1.59 in two starts vs Seattle.
— Baltimore won six of its last seven games.
— Orioles are 26-14 on road.
— over 12-7 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 19-86
— record in first 5 innings: 48-28-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2.2-4
— Miller is 1-2, 6.75 in his last three starts.
— Seattle is 6-3 in his home starts
— over 8-3 last 11 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 3-17
— record in first 5 innings: 7-7-3
— He is 0-1, 4.70 in three starts vs Baltimore.
— Seattle is 3-10 in its last 13 games.
— Mariners are 28-16 at home.
— under 9-2 last eleven home games
— scored run in first inning: 22-88
— record in first 5 innings: 37-38-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2.2-2.2
Interleague Games
Boston (46-39) @ Miami (30-56)
— Pivetta is 1-1, 6.98 in his last four starts.
— Boston is 4-2 in his road starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 4-12
— record in first 5 innings: 6-5-1
— He is 2-5, 5.23 in nine starts vs Miami.
— Red Sox won their last three games.
— They’re 26-16 on road.
— over 7-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 25-85
— record in first 5 innings: 45-31-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-2.1
— Tyler is 0-1, 3.12 in two starts.
— Marlins are 1-1 in his starts.
— under 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Boston.
— Marlins are 1-4 in their last five games.
— Miami is 16-30 at home.
— over 3-0-1 last four games.
— scored run in first inning: 20-86
— record in first 5 innings: 27-49-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-6
Cincinnati (41-45) @ Bronx (54-34)
— Montas is 0-2, 4.82 in his last four starts.
— Reds are 2-11 in his last 13 starts.
— under 6-0 last six starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-15
— record in first 5 innings: 4-10-1
— He is 1-1, 1.29 in two starts vs New York.
— Reds are 4-2 in last six games.
— They’re 21-22 on road.
— under 8-3 last 11 road games
— scored run in first inning: 24-86
— record in first 5 innings: 36-38-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-4-2.2
— Stroman is 1-1, 5.63 in his last three starts.
— New York is 6-1 in his last seven starts.
— over 6-0 last six starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-17
— record in first 5 innings: 8-6-3
— He is 4-2, 3.76 in seven starts vs Cincinnati .
— New York is 5-13 in its last 18 games.
— They’re 24-16 at home.
— over 13-3 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 30-88
— record in first 5 innings: 46-30-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-5-3.2
San Diego (47-43) @ Texas (39-47)
— King is 1-1, 3.74 in his last four starts.
— Padres are 7-4 in his last 11 starts.
— over 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 2-17
— record in first 5 innings: 8-6-3
— This is his first start against Texas.
— Padres won 10 of last 13 games.
— They’re 4-11 in last 15 road tilts.
— over 10-2 last 12 games
— scored run in first inning: 26-90
— record in first 5 innings: 37-39-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4.1-5
— Scherzer is 1-1, 1.74 in two starts.
— Texas is 1-1 in his starts.
— under 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He is 7-4, 3.02 in 19 starts vs San Diego.
— Rangers lost seven of last nine games.
— They’re 21-20 at home.
— over 6-3 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 27-86
— record in first 5 innings: 36-36-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2-5
Umpires
— StL-Pitt- Over is 9-5 in Bacchus games.
— NY-Wash- Road favorites are 3-1 in Tomlinson games
— SF-Atl- Under is 8-5 in Barber games.
— Phil-Chi- Over is 8-3 in Wegner games.
— Mil-Colo- Over is 9-5 in Thomas games
— Ariz-LA- Last 3 years, under is 44-33 in Scheurwater games.
— Chi-Clev- Over is 4-1 in Little games.
— Hst-Tor- Under is 11-5 in May games.
— Det-Minn- Underdogs are 8-7 in Moore games.
— TB-KC- Over is 12-6 in Johnson games.
— LAA-A’s- Over is 9-7 in Edwin Jimenez games.
— Balt-Sea- Favorites are 13-6 in Hamari games.
— Bos-Mia- Over is 8-5 in Hudson games
— Cin-NYY- Under is 9-7 in Porter games
— SD-Tex- Road underdogs are 8-7 in Barrett games
THURSDAY, JULY 4
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYM at WAS | 11:05 AM | WAS -105 O 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| STL at PIT | 12:35 PM | STL -115 O 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| CIN at NYY | 01:05 PM | NYY -175 O 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| HOU at TOR | 01:07 PM | TOR -105 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| DET at MIN | 01:10 PM | MIN -190 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| CHW at CLE | 01:10 PM | CHW +185 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| BOS at MIA | 01:10 PM | MIA +130 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| PHI at CHC | 02:20 PM | CHC +110 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| SD at TEX | 02:35 PM | TEX -130 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| LAA at OAK | 04:07 PM | LAA -105 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| BAL at SEA | 04:10 PM | SEA +125 O 7.0 | +500 +500 |
| SF at ATL | 07:20 PM | SF +105 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| TB at KC | 08:10 PM | KC +110 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| MIL at COL | 08:10 PM | COL +120 O 10.5 | +500 +500 |
| AZ at LAD | 09:10 PM | AZ +115 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
JULY'S BEST BET RECORD:
07/04/2024..................................15 - 8 - 1...................................65.21%...............................+ 33.00
07/03/2024.................................12 - 13 - 1..................................48.00%................................- 11.98
0702/2024..................................13 - 10 - 0..................................56.52%................................+ 16.25
07/01/2024....................................3 - 3 - 0..................................50.00%.................................- 3.75
TOTALS......................................43 - 34 - 2...................................55.84%................................+ 33.52
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BEST BET TOTALS:
Mar - April : TOTALS....................292 - 260 - 7...............52.98%..................+ 96.45
May.........: TOTALS........................336 - 300 - 18.............52.83%..................+143.50
June..........TOTALS........................289 - 313 - 12..............48.00%................. -186.21
07/04/2024..................................15 - 8 - 1...................................65.21%...............................+ 33.00
07/03/2024.................................12 - 13 - 1..................................48.00%................................- 11.98
0702/2024..................................13 - 10 - 0..................................56.52%................................+ 16.25
07/01/2024....................................3 - 3 - 0..................................50.00%.................................- 3.75
TOTALS......................................43 - 34 - 2...................................55.84%................................+ 33.52
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BEST BET TOTALS:
Mar - April : TOTALS....................292 - 260 - 7...............52.98%..................+ 96.45
May.........: TOTALS........................336 - 300 - 18.............52.83%..................+143.50
June..........TOTALS........................289 - 313 - 12..............48.00%................. -186.21
Armadillo Sports
Friday’s 6-pack:
Major League leaders in RBI:
83— Aaron Judge, NYY
76— Jose Ramirez, Clev
70— Alec Bohm, Phil
67— Marcell Ozuna, Atl
64— Shohei Ohtani, LA
63— Juan Soto NYY/Josh Naylor, Clev
Quote of the Day
“When you get booed it means you’re probably doing something good that they don’t like.”
Arizona OF Joc Pederson, booed by the crowd in LA, where he used to play
Friday’s quiz
Who is the only player to win World Series MVP for teams in both leagues?
Thursday’s quiz
Max Scherzer pitches for Texas, but the Mets are paying him the highest %age of his salary this season.
Wednesday’s quiz
In the history of the Seattle Mariners, Felix Hernandez has the most wins.
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Friday’s Den: Best/worst days to have a birthday……..
— What are the best/worst days to have a birthday?
Best days:
July 4th
People shoot off fireworks for you
You never have to work on your birthday.
It is summer, nice weather.
January 1st
You never have to work on your birthday.
There is football on TV all day, every year.
People have parties the night before, for your birthday.
Worst days:
February 29
You only have a birthday once every four years.
October 31
Other people come to your house and want free candy.
December 26
People are worn out from the day before, are tired of giving gifts.
January 2
You probably have to work, and have a headache from watching football all day.
It is freakin’ cold out, at least around here it is.
I probably missed one or two; let me know…….
— Max Scherzer is pitching for Texas this season, but he’s getting paid by three different teams:
Mets are paying him $30,833,334
Nationals are paying him $15,000,000
Rangers are paying him $12,500,000.
— July 1st was Bobby Bonilla Day, when the Mets send yet another check for $1.19M to the retired outfielder, who will keep getting those checks for another 11 years.
$1,193,248.20 is the exact amount; in 2000, instead of paying Bonilla $5.9M to go away, the Mets agreed to make these annual payments from 2011-35. The Wilpon family owned the Mets at the time; they were involved with noted fraudster Bernie Madoff, so somehow they thought making these payments was a good idea.
It wasn’t.
— Texas Rangers’ rookie OF Wyatt Langford is first big leaguer to hit for the cycle this seaso.
— Jayson Tatum is going to make $62.8M playing for the Celtics next season; this year, the entire payroll for the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks was $58.3M.
Ducks went 27-50-5 this season, Celtics won the NBA title, but still…….
— Best shooting backcourt of all-time:
Steph Curry/Klay Thompson combined to make 3,538 3-point shots while they were on the court together with Golden State, making 43.1% of their attempts.
Next highest total by any two teammates is 1,840, by Portland’s Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, who made 39.3% of their 3-pointers while playing together.
— Lot of Mountain West football games will be televised on TNT and HBO this fall; looks like the first one between two I-A teams will be a September 7 game with Georgia Southern going to Reno to play the Nevada Wolf Pack.
— When Aaron Civale starts for Milwaukee Friday night, he’ll be the 16h starting pitcher the Brewers have used this season, most in major leagues.
— Famous birthdays, July 5th:
Huey Lewis, 74
Rich Gossage, 73
Johnny Rodgers, 73
James Lofton, 68
Edie Falco, 61
Beno Udrih, 42
Ish Smith, 36
Austin Hays, 31
Shohei Ohtani, 30
— A’s 5, Angels 0
Oakland sweeps the Halos, shutting them out the last two days.
JP Sears needed 95 pitches to throw 5 shutout IP.
— Nationals 1, Mets 0
Jesse Winker pinch-hit a home run in 8th inning,
Jake Irvin allowed one hit in 8 IP.
— Diamondbacks 9, Dodgers 3
Christian Walker hit two home runs for second night in a row.
Walker has hit 19 home runs in 42 career games at Dodger Stadium.
— Mariners 7, Orioles 3
Game was tied 2-2 in 7th inning.
Julio Rodriguez homered for first time since June 15th,
— Cubs 10, Phillies 2
Ian Happ hit a 3-run homer in 5th inning.
Happ also hit a 3-run homer in 6th inning; one lefty, one righty.
— Padres 3, Rangers 1
Jurickson Profar is hitting .317 with 56 RBI; he’s an All-Star.
San Diego is 11-3 in its last 14 games.
— Red Sox 6, Marlins 5 (12)
Marlins didn’t get a hit until the 7th inning,
Miami’s Jake Burger was 0-5, with five strikeouts.
Friday’s 6-pack:
Major League leaders in RBI:
83— Aaron Judge, NYY
76— Jose Ramirez, Clev
70— Alec Bohm, Phil
67— Marcell Ozuna, Atl
64— Shohei Ohtani, LA
63— Juan Soto NYY/Josh Naylor, Clev
Quote of the Day
“When you get booed it means you’re probably doing something good that they don’t like.”
Arizona OF Joc Pederson, booed by the crowd in LA, where he used to play
Friday’s quiz
Who is the only player to win World Series MVP for teams in both leagues?
Thursday’s quiz
Max Scherzer pitches for Texas, but the Mets are paying him the highest %age of his salary this season.
Wednesday’s quiz
In the history of the Seattle Mariners, Felix Hernandez has the most wins.
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Friday’s Den: Best/worst days to have a birthday……..
— What are the best/worst days to have a birthday?
Best days:
July 4th
People shoot off fireworks for you
You never have to work on your birthday.
It is summer, nice weather.
January 1st
You never have to work on your birthday.
There is football on TV all day, every year.
People have parties the night before, for your birthday.
Worst days:
February 29
You only have a birthday once every four years.
October 31
Other people come to your house and want free candy.
December 26
People are worn out from the day before, are tired of giving gifts.
January 2
You probably have to work, and have a headache from watching football all day.
It is freakin’ cold out, at least around here it is.
I probably missed one or two; let me know…….
— Max Scherzer is pitching for Texas this season, but he’s getting paid by three different teams:
Mets are paying him $30,833,334
Nationals are paying him $15,000,000
Rangers are paying him $12,500,000.
— July 1st was Bobby Bonilla Day, when the Mets send yet another check for $1.19M to the retired outfielder, who will keep getting those checks for another 11 years.
$1,193,248.20 is the exact amount; in 2000, instead of paying Bonilla $5.9M to go away, the Mets agreed to make these annual payments from 2011-35. The Wilpon family owned the Mets at the time; they were involved with noted fraudster Bernie Madoff, so somehow they thought making these payments was a good idea.
It wasn’t.
— Texas Rangers’ rookie OF Wyatt Langford is first big leaguer to hit for the cycle this seaso.
— Jayson Tatum is going to make $62.8M playing for the Celtics next season; this year, the entire payroll for the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks was $58.3M.
Ducks went 27-50-5 this season, Celtics won the NBA title, but still…….
— Best shooting backcourt of all-time:
Steph Curry/Klay Thompson combined to make 3,538 3-point shots while they were on the court together with Golden State, making 43.1% of their attempts.
Next highest total by any two teammates is 1,840, by Portland’s Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, who made 39.3% of their 3-pointers while playing together.
— Lot of Mountain West football games will be televised on TNT and HBO this fall; looks like the first one between two I-A teams will be a September 7 game with Georgia Southern going to Reno to play the Nevada Wolf Pack.
— When Aaron Civale starts for Milwaukee Friday night, he’ll be the 16h starting pitcher the Brewers have used this season, most in major leagues.
— Famous birthdays, July 5th:
Huey Lewis, 74
Rich Gossage, 73
Johnny Rodgers, 73
James Lofton, 68
Edie Falco, 61
Beno Udrih, 42
Ish Smith, 36
Austin Hays, 31
Shohei Ohtani, 30
— A’s 5, Angels 0
Oakland sweeps the Halos, shutting them out the last two days.
JP Sears needed 95 pitches to throw 5 shutout IP.
— Nationals 1, Mets 0
Jesse Winker pinch-hit a home run in 8th inning,
Jake Irvin allowed one hit in 8 IP.
— Diamondbacks 9, Dodgers 3
Christian Walker hit two home runs for second night in a row.
Walker has hit 19 home runs in 42 career games at Dodger Stadium.
— Mariners 7, Orioles 3
Game was tied 2-2 in 7th inning.
Julio Rodriguez homered for first time since June 15th,
— Cubs 10, Phillies 2
Ian Happ hit a 3-run homer in 5th inning.
Happ also hit a 3-run homer in 6th inning; one lefty, one righty.
— Padres 3, Rangers 1
Jurickson Profar is hitting .317 with 56 RBI; he’s an All-Star.
San Diego is 11-3 in its last 14 games.
— Red Sox 6, Marlins 5 (12)
Marlins didn’t get a hit until the 7th inning,
Miami’s Jake Burger was 0-5, with five strikeouts.
MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up
Friday, July 5
National League
NY Mets (42-43) @ Pittsburgh (41-45)
— Severino is 3-0, 3.99 in his last six starts.
— Mets are 5-1 in his last six starts.
— over 6-2 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 2-16
— record in first 5 innings: 10-4-2
— He is 3-0, 0.53 in three starts vs Pittsburgh.
— New York is 20-10 in its last 30 games.
— Mets are 21-18 on road.
— Mets are 8-2 in last 10 series openers.
— over 11-5 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 24-85
— record in first 5 innings: 36-35-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2.1-1
— Skenes is 4-0, 2.06 in nine starts.
— Pirates are 6-3 in his starts.
— under 4-0 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 3-9
— record in first 5 innings: 6-0-3
— He hasn’t pitched against the Mets.
— Pirates are 16-15 in their last 31 games.
— They’re 20-22 at home.
— Pirates are 8-6 in home series openers.
— under 17-7 last 24 games
— scored run in first inning: 17-86
— record in first 5 innings: 37-34-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-5-3
St Louis (45-41) @ Washington (41-46)
— Gray is 1-1, 4.26 in his last three starts.
— St Louis is 10-5 in his starts.
— over 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 2-15
— record in first 5 innings: 9-4-2
— He is 2-1, 4.15 in seven starts vs Washington.
— Cardinals are 17-10 in their last 27 games.
— They’re 21-23 on road.
— Cardinals are 9-5 in road series openers.
— over 4-3 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 17-86
— record in first 5 innings: 32-40-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3.1-3
— Corbin is 0-1, 3.47 in his last four starts.
— Washington is 1-8 in his last nine starts.
— over 6-2 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 2-17
— record in first 5 innings: 3-13-1
— He is 2-2, 3.64 in eight starts vs St Louis
— Nationals are 6-10 in their last 16 games.
— They’re 19-21 at home.
— Nationals are 5-8 in home series openers.
— over 8-5 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 12-87
— record in first 5 innings: 35-44-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-3-1
Philadelphia (57-30) @ Atlanta (47-38)
— Nola is 1-1, 3.20 in his last three starts.
— Phillies are 13-4 in his starts.
— under 7-4 last 11 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 3-17
— record in first 5 innings: 11-3-3
— He is 3-7, 4.35 in 14 starts at Truist Park.
— Phillies are 5-4 in their last nine games.
— They’re 24-16 on road.
— Phillies are 22-5 in last 27 series openers.
— over 8-3 last eleven road games
— scored run in first inning: 33-87
— You’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 55-25-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-4
— Fried is 1-0, 1.56 in his last three starts.
— Braves are 12-4 in his starts.
— under 11-2 last 13 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-16
— record in first 5 innings: 6-5-5
— He is 4-4, 3.92 in 14 starts vs Philly.
— Braves are 1-3 in last four games.
— They’re 9-4 in last 13 home games.
— Braves are 10-4 in home series openers.
— under 13-3 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 24-85
— record in first 5 innings: 41-32-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-3-3.2
Arizona (43-44) @ San Diego (48-43)
— Cecconi is 1-2, 6.19 in his last four starts.
— Arizona is 4-7 in his starts.
— under 7-4
— allowed run in first inning: 1-11
— record in first 5 innings: 2-7-2
— He is 0-1, 7.84 in two starts vs San Diego.
— Arizona is 4-1 in its last five games.
— Diamondbacks are 21-23 on road.
— Arizona is 7-2 in last nine series openers.
— over 7-2 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 28-87
— record in first 5 innings: 40-33-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-6-5
— Vasquez is 1-1, 3.93 in his last four starts.
— Padres are 4-2 in his last six starts.
— over 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 6-11
— record in first 5 innings: 5-5-1
— He is 0-0, 5.00 in two games (1 start) vs Arizona.
— Padres won 11 of last 14 games.
— They’re 24-22 at home,
— Padres are 7-7 in home series openers.
— over 10-3 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 26-91
— record in first 5 innings: 38-39-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-5-3.2
Milwaukee (52-36) @ Los Angeles (53-35)
— Civale was 0-1, 3.72 in his last four starts for the Rays.
— Tampa Bay was 5-12 in his starts.
— under 6-4 last 10
— allowed run in first inning: 3-17
— record in first 5 innings: 5-8-4
— He hasn’t pitched against the Dodgers.
— Brewers won eight of last 11 games.
— They’re 25-23 on road.
— Brewers are 6-9 in road series openers.
— over 9-5 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 22-88
— record in first 5 innings: 42-36-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-2-2
— Glasnow is 2-0, 3.71 in his last three starts.
— Dodgers are 3-6 in his last nine starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 3-17
— record in first 5 innings: 8-7-2
— He is 0-2, 6.14 in two starts vs Milwaukee.
— Dodgers are 2-4 in their last six games.
— Dodgers are 26-18 at home.
— Dodgers are 8-6 in home series openers.
— over 6-0 last six games.
— scored run in first inning: 31-88
— record in first 5 innings: 45-33-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-6-4.2
American League
Boston (47-39) @ Bronx (54-35)
— Houck is 0-1, 7.56 in his last three starts.
— Boston is 7-1 in his last eight starts.
— over 5-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 2-17
— record in first 5 innings: 10-5-2
— He is 3-2, 2.06 in seven starts vs New York.
— Red Sox won their last four games.
— They’re 27-16 on road.
— Red Sox are 5-13 in last 18 series openers.
— over 8-1 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 26-86
— record in first 5 innings: 46-31-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2.1-5
— Cortes is 1-3, 3.64 in his last five starts.
— New York is 7-11 in his starts.
— under 3-1 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-18
— record in first 5 innings: 6-9-3
— He is 2-0, 5.59 in four starts vs Boston.
— New York is 5-14 in its last 19 games.
— They’re 24-17 at home.
— New York lost its last four series openers.
— over 14-3 last 17 games
— scored run in first inning: 30-89
— record in first 5 innings: 46-31-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3.2-4
Tampa Bay (44-43) @ Texas (39-48)
— Baz is making his first 2024 start.
— He hasn’t pitched in majors since 2022.
— Baz is 3-2, 4.02 in nine big league starts.
— He hasn’t pitched against Texas.
— Tampa Bay is 10-4 in its last 14 games.
— Rays are 21-18 on road.
— Rays are 6-3 in last nine road series openers.
— under 8-3 last eleven games.
— scored run in first inning: 23-87
— record in first 5 innings: 30-43-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-4
— Lorenzen is 1-1, 4.30 in his last four starts.
— Texas is 2-10 in his last 12 starts.
— over 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 2-14
— record in first 5 innings: 8-3-3
— This is his first start vs Tampa Bay.
— Rangers lost eight of last ten games.
— They’re 21-21 at home.
— Rangers are 2-8 in last 10 series openers.
— under 4-1 last five home games
— scored run in first inning: 27-87
— record in first 5 innings: 36-37-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-5-2.2
Houston (45-42) @ Minnesota (49-38)
— bullpen game
— Houston won 12 of last 14 games.
— Astros are 21-23 on road.
— Astros are 6-8 in road series openers.
— over 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 29-87
— record in first 5 innings: 41-36-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3.1-3
— Lopez is 3-0, 3.13 in his last four starts.
— Minnesota is 5-3 in his home starts
— over 3-2 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 7-17
— record in first 5 innings: 8-8-1
— He is 1-0, 2.38 in two starts vs Houston.
— Twins are 14-6 in their last 20 games.
— Twins are 25-17 at home.
— Twins are 8-2 in last 10 home series openers.
— over 16-5 last 21 games.
— scored run in first inning: 24-87
— record in first 5 innings: 39-39-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-4-1
Baltimore (55-32) @ Oakland (33 -55)
— Suarez is 2-2, 3.60 in his last four starts.
— Orioles are 6-4 in his starts.
— under 8-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-10
— record in first 5 innings: 5-4-1
— He is 0-1, 4.50 in 3 games (1 start) vs Oakland.
— Baltimore won six of its last eight games.
— Orioles are 26-15 on road.
— Orioles are 9-3 in last 12 series openers.
— over 13-7 last 20 games
— scored run in first inning: 19-87
— record in first 5 innings: 48-28-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-4-2
— Harris is 1-2, 4.06 in six starts.
— Oakland is 2-4 in his starts.
— under 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Baltimore.
— A’s won their last three games.
— Oakland is 21-23 at home.
— Oakland is 8-4 in last 12 home series openers.
— under 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 16-88
— record in first 5 innings: 29-54-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-x-4
Toronto (39-48) @ Seattle (48-41)
— Gausman is 1-3, 8.14 in his last four starts.
— Toronto won his last five road starts.
— over 9-2 last 11 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-17
— record in first 5 innings: 9-8
— He is 1-3, 2.75 in nine starts vs Seattle.
— Toronto is 6-14 in its last 20 games.
— Blue Jays are 18-24 on road.
— Blue Jays are 6-12 in last 18 series openers.
— over 13-4 last 17 games
— scored run in first inning: 19-87
— record in first 5 innings: 39-38-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3.1-4
— Castillo is 1-3, 6.49 in his last five starts.
— Seattle is 5-1 in his last six home starts
— over 4-1 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 7-18
— record in first 5 innings: 6-11-1
— He is 0-2, 4.50 in three starts vs Toronto.
— Seattle is 4-10 in its last 14 games.
— Mariners are 29-16 at home.
— Mariners are 12-2 in home series openers.
— under 9-3 last dozen home games
— scored run in first inning: 22-89
— record in first 5 innings: 37-38-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-2.2-3.1
Interleague Games
LA Angels (36-50) @ Cubs (40-48)
— Canning is 1-1, 6.00 in his last three starts.
— Angels are 0-7 in his road starts.
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 10-17
— record in first 5 innings: 6-10-1
— He hasn’t pitched against the Cubs.
— Angels lost last four games, got shut out last two days.
— They’re 18-24 on road.
— Angels are 8-6 in road series openers.
— over 11-6 last 17 road games
— scored run in first inning: 20-86
— record in first 5 innings: 29-50-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2.2-5.1
— Steele is 0-0, 2.42 in his last four starts.
— Chicago is 3-9 in his starts.
— under 3-2 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 1-12
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4-6
— He hasn’t pitched against the Angels.
— Cubs are 9-17 in their last 26 games.
— They’re 23-20 at home.
— Cubs are 2-8 in last 10 home series openers.
— over 5-0 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 18-88
— record in first 5 innings: 32-40-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-2
White Sox (25-64) @ Miami (30-57)
— Thorpe is 2-0, 1.50 in his last two starts.
— Chicago is 2-2 in his starts
— under 3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Miami.
— White Sox are 4-3 in last seven games.
— Chicago is 9-35 on road.
— White Sox are 0-14 in road series openers.
— over 5-0 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 17-89
— record in first 5 innings: 37-41-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-3-4
— bullpen game
— Marlins are 1-5 in their last six games.
— Miami is 16-31 at home.
— Marlins are 5-3 in last eight home series openers.
— over 4-0-1 last five games.
— scored run in first inning: 20-87
— record in first 5 innings: 27-50-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-6-6.2
Detroit (39-48) @ Cincinnati (42-45)
— Olson is 1-0, 1.96 in his last three starts.
— Detroit is 3-13 in his starts
— over 5-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 0-16
— record in first 5 innings: 4-8-4
— He gave up a run in 6 IP, in his one start vs Cincinnati
— Detroit is 8-17 in its last 25 games.
— Tigers are 20-26 on road.
— Tigers are 3-7 in last ten road series openers.
— over 5-0 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 27-87
— record in first 5 innings: 35-37-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-2.2-2.1
— Spiers is 2-1, 4.50 in three starts.
— Reds are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Detroit.
— Reds are 5-2 in last seven games.
— They’re 20-23 at home.
— Reds are 12-2 in last 14 series openers.
— over 3-1 last four home games
— scored run in first inning: 24-87
— record in first 5 innings: 37-38-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2.2-4
San Francisco (43-45) @ Cleveland (54-31)
— San Francisco hasn’t named a starter.
— San Francisco is 7-3 in its last ten games.
— Giants are 18-26 on road.
— Giants are 6-2 in last eight series openers.
— under 3-0 last three games
— scored run in first inning: 17-88
— record in first 5 innings: 32-43-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-2
— Bibee is 3-0, 2.00 in his last three starts.
— Guardians are 14-3 in his starts.
— under 8-4 last 12
— allowed run in first inning: 5-17
— record in first 5 innings: 11-3-3
— He hasn’t pitched against the Giants.
— Cleveland is 3-5 in its last eight games.
— Guardians are 28-10 at home.
— Guardians are 10-3 in home series openers.
— over 8-1 last nine home games
— scored run in first inning: 24-85
— record in first 5 innings: 43-31-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5-3
Kansas City (48-41) @ Colorado (30-57)
— Ragans is 1-2, 3.28 in his last six starts.
— Royals are 2-5 in his last seven starts.
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 5-18
— record in first 5 innings: 6-7-5
— This is his first start vs Colorado.
— Royals are 6-4 in their last ten games.
— Royals are 1-6 in last seven road games.
— Royals are 4-9 in road series openers.
— under 11-4 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 23-89
— record in first 5 innings: 40-36-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-6
— Freeland is 0-0, 1.50 in his last two starts.
— Colorado is 2-4 in his starts.
— over 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4
— He is 0-2, 6.17 in two starts vs Kansas City
— Rockies are 9-22 in their last 31 games.
— They’re 18-26 at home.
— Rockies are 6-7 in home series openers.
— under 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 25-87
— record in first 5 innings: 35-41-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4.1-4
Armadillo's Write-Up
Friday, July 5
National League
NY Mets (42-43) @ Pittsburgh (41-45)
— Severino is 3-0, 3.99 in his last six starts.
— Mets are 5-1 in his last six starts.
— over 6-2 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 2-16
— record in first 5 innings: 10-4-2
— He is 3-0, 0.53 in three starts vs Pittsburgh.
— New York is 20-10 in its last 30 games.
— Mets are 21-18 on road.
— Mets are 8-2 in last 10 series openers.
— over 11-5 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 24-85
— record in first 5 innings: 36-35-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2.1-1
— Skenes is 4-0, 2.06 in nine starts.
— Pirates are 6-3 in his starts.
— under 4-0 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 3-9
— record in first 5 innings: 6-0-3
— He hasn’t pitched against the Mets.
— Pirates are 16-15 in their last 31 games.
— They’re 20-22 at home.
— Pirates are 8-6 in home series openers.
— under 17-7 last 24 games
— scored run in first inning: 17-86
— record in first 5 innings: 37-34-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-5-3
St Louis (45-41) @ Washington (41-46)
— Gray is 1-1, 4.26 in his last three starts.
— St Louis is 10-5 in his starts.
— over 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 2-15
— record in first 5 innings: 9-4-2
— He is 2-1, 4.15 in seven starts vs Washington.
— Cardinals are 17-10 in their last 27 games.
— They’re 21-23 on road.
— Cardinals are 9-5 in road series openers.
— over 4-3 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 17-86
— record in first 5 innings: 32-40-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3.1-3
— Corbin is 0-1, 3.47 in his last four starts.
— Washington is 1-8 in his last nine starts.
— over 6-2 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 2-17
— record in first 5 innings: 3-13-1
— He is 2-2, 3.64 in eight starts vs St Louis
— Nationals are 6-10 in their last 16 games.
— They’re 19-21 at home.
— Nationals are 5-8 in home series openers.
— over 8-5 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 12-87
— record in first 5 innings: 35-44-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-3-1
Philadelphia (57-30) @ Atlanta (47-38)
— Nola is 1-1, 3.20 in his last three starts.
— Phillies are 13-4 in his starts.
— under 7-4 last 11 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 3-17
— record in first 5 innings: 11-3-3
— He is 3-7, 4.35 in 14 starts at Truist Park.
— Phillies are 5-4 in their last nine games.
— They’re 24-16 on road.
— Phillies are 22-5 in last 27 series openers.
— over 8-3 last eleven road games
— scored run in first inning: 33-87
— You’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 55-25-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-4
— Fried is 1-0, 1.56 in his last three starts.
— Braves are 12-4 in his starts.
— under 11-2 last 13 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-16
— record in first 5 innings: 6-5-5
— He is 4-4, 3.92 in 14 starts vs Philly.
— Braves are 1-3 in last four games.
— They’re 9-4 in last 13 home games.
— Braves are 10-4 in home series openers.
— under 13-3 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 24-85
— record in first 5 innings: 41-32-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-3-3.2
Arizona (43-44) @ San Diego (48-43)
— Cecconi is 1-2, 6.19 in his last four starts.
— Arizona is 4-7 in his starts.
— under 7-4
— allowed run in first inning: 1-11
— record in first 5 innings: 2-7-2
— He is 0-1, 7.84 in two starts vs San Diego.
— Arizona is 4-1 in its last five games.
— Diamondbacks are 21-23 on road.
— Arizona is 7-2 in last nine series openers.
— over 7-2 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 28-87
— record in first 5 innings: 40-33-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-6-5
— Vasquez is 1-1, 3.93 in his last four starts.
— Padres are 4-2 in his last six starts.
— over 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 6-11
— record in first 5 innings: 5-5-1
— He is 0-0, 5.00 in two games (1 start) vs Arizona.
— Padres won 11 of last 14 games.
— They’re 24-22 at home,
— Padres are 7-7 in home series openers.
— over 10-3 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 26-91
— record in first 5 innings: 38-39-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-5-3.2
Milwaukee (52-36) @ Los Angeles (53-35)
— Civale was 0-1, 3.72 in his last four starts for the Rays.
— Tampa Bay was 5-12 in his starts.
— under 6-4 last 10
— allowed run in first inning: 3-17
— record in first 5 innings: 5-8-4
— He hasn’t pitched against the Dodgers.
— Brewers won eight of last 11 games.
— They’re 25-23 on road.
— Brewers are 6-9 in road series openers.
— over 9-5 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 22-88
— record in first 5 innings: 42-36-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-2-2
— Glasnow is 2-0, 3.71 in his last three starts.
— Dodgers are 3-6 in his last nine starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 3-17
— record in first 5 innings: 8-7-2
— He is 0-2, 6.14 in two starts vs Milwaukee.
— Dodgers are 2-4 in their last six games.
— Dodgers are 26-18 at home.
— Dodgers are 8-6 in home series openers.
— over 6-0 last six games.
— scored run in first inning: 31-88
— record in first 5 innings: 45-33-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-6-4.2
American League
Boston (47-39) @ Bronx (54-35)
— Houck is 0-1, 7.56 in his last three starts.
— Boston is 7-1 in his last eight starts.
— over 5-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 2-17
— record in first 5 innings: 10-5-2
— He is 3-2, 2.06 in seven starts vs New York.
— Red Sox won their last four games.
— They’re 27-16 on road.
— Red Sox are 5-13 in last 18 series openers.
— over 8-1 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 26-86
— record in first 5 innings: 46-31-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2.1-5
— Cortes is 1-3, 3.64 in his last five starts.
— New York is 7-11 in his starts.
— under 3-1 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-18
— record in first 5 innings: 6-9-3
— He is 2-0, 5.59 in four starts vs Boston.
— New York is 5-14 in its last 19 games.
— They’re 24-17 at home.
— New York lost its last four series openers.
— over 14-3 last 17 games
— scored run in first inning: 30-89
— record in first 5 innings: 46-31-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3.2-4
Tampa Bay (44-43) @ Texas (39-48)
— Baz is making his first 2024 start.
— He hasn’t pitched in majors since 2022.
— Baz is 3-2, 4.02 in nine big league starts.
— He hasn’t pitched against Texas.
— Tampa Bay is 10-4 in its last 14 games.
— Rays are 21-18 on road.
— Rays are 6-3 in last nine road series openers.
— under 8-3 last eleven games.
— scored run in first inning: 23-87
— record in first 5 innings: 30-43-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-4
— Lorenzen is 1-1, 4.30 in his last four starts.
— Texas is 2-10 in his last 12 starts.
— over 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 2-14
— record in first 5 innings: 8-3-3
— This is his first start vs Tampa Bay.
— Rangers lost eight of last ten games.
— They’re 21-21 at home.
— Rangers are 2-8 in last 10 series openers.
— under 4-1 last five home games
— scored run in first inning: 27-87
— record in first 5 innings: 36-37-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-5-2.2
Houston (45-42) @ Minnesota (49-38)
— bullpen game
— Houston won 12 of last 14 games.
— Astros are 21-23 on road.
— Astros are 6-8 in road series openers.
— over 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 29-87
— record in first 5 innings: 41-36-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3.1-3
— Lopez is 3-0, 3.13 in his last four starts.
— Minnesota is 5-3 in his home starts
— over 3-2 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 7-17
— record in first 5 innings: 8-8-1
— He is 1-0, 2.38 in two starts vs Houston.
— Twins are 14-6 in their last 20 games.
— Twins are 25-17 at home.
— Twins are 8-2 in last 10 home series openers.
— over 16-5 last 21 games.
— scored run in first inning: 24-87
— record in first 5 innings: 39-39-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-4-1
Baltimore (55-32) @ Oakland (33 -55)
— Suarez is 2-2, 3.60 in his last four starts.
— Orioles are 6-4 in his starts.
— under 8-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-10
— record in first 5 innings: 5-4-1
— He is 0-1, 4.50 in 3 games (1 start) vs Oakland.
— Baltimore won six of its last eight games.
— Orioles are 26-15 on road.
— Orioles are 9-3 in last 12 series openers.
— over 13-7 last 20 games
— scored run in first inning: 19-87
— record in first 5 innings: 48-28-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-4-2
— Harris is 1-2, 4.06 in six starts.
— Oakland is 2-4 in his starts.
— under 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Baltimore.
— A’s won their last three games.
— Oakland is 21-23 at home.
— Oakland is 8-4 in last 12 home series openers.
— under 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 16-88
— record in first 5 innings: 29-54-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-x-4
Toronto (39-48) @ Seattle (48-41)
— Gausman is 1-3, 8.14 in his last four starts.
— Toronto won his last five road starts.
— over 9-2 last 11 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-17
— record in first 5 innings: 9-8
— He is 1-3, 2.75 in nine starts vs Seattle.
— Toronto is 6-14 in its last 20 games.
— Blue Jays are 18-24 on road.
— Blue Jays are 6-12 in last 18 series openers.
— over 13-4 last 17 games
— scored run in first inning: 19-87
— record in first 5 innings: 39-38-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3.1-4
— Castillo is 1-3, 6.49 in his last five starts.
— Seattle is 5-1 in his last six home starts
— over 4-1 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 7-18
— record in first 5 innings: 6-11-1
— He is 0-2, 4.50 in three starts vs Toronto.
— Seattle is 4-10 in its last 14 games.
— Mariners are 29-16 at home.
— Mariners are 12-2 in home series openers.
— under 9-3 last dozen home games
— scored run in first inning: 22-89
— record in first 5 innings: 37-38-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-2.2-3.1
Interleague Games
LA Angels (36-50) @ Cubs (40-48)
— Canning is 1-1, 6.00 in his last three starts.
— Angels are 0-7 in his road starts.
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 10-17
— record in first 5 innings: 6-10-1
— He hasn’t pitched against the Cubs.
— Angels lost last four games, got shut out last two days.
— They’re 18-24 on road.
— Angels are 8-6 in road series openers.
— over 11-6 last 17 road games
— scored run in first inning: 20-86
— record in first 5 innings: 29-50-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2.2-5.1
— Steele is 0-0, 2.42 in his last four starts.
— Chicago is 3-9 in his starts.
— under 3-2 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 1-12
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4-6
— He hasn’t pitched against the Angels.
— Cubs are 9-17 in their last 26 games.
— They’re 23-20 at home.
— Cubs are 2-8 in last 10 home series openers.
— over 5-0 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 18-88
— record in first 5 innings: 32-40-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-2
White Sox (25-64) @ Miami (30-57)
— Thorpe is 2-0, 1.50 in his last two starts.
— Chicago is 2-2 in his starts
— under 3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Miami.
— White Sox are 4-3 in last seven games.
— Chicago is 9-35 on road.
— White Sox are 0-14 in road series openers.
— over 5-0 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 17-89
— record in first 5 innings: 37-41-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-3-4
— bullpen game
— Marlins are 1-5 in their last six games.
— Miami is 16-31 at home.
— Marlins are 5-3 in last eight home series openers.
— over 4-0-1 last five games.
— scored run in first inning: 20-87
— record in first 5 innings: 27-50-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-6-6.2
Detroit (39-48) @ Cincinnati (42-45)
— Olson is 1-0, 1.96 in his last three starts.
— Detroit is 3-13 in his starts
— over 5-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 0-16
— record in first 5 innings: 4-8-4
— He gave up a run in 6 IP, in his one start vs Cincinnati
— Detroit is 8-17 in its last 25 games.
— Tigers are 20-26 on road.
— Tigers are 3-7 in last ten road series openers.
— over 5-0 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 27-87
— record in first 5 innings: 35-37-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-2.2-2.1
— Spiers is 2-1, 4.50 in three starts.
— Reds are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Detroit.
— Reds are 5-2 in last seven games.
— They’re 20-23 at home.
— Reds are 12-2 in last 14 series openers.
— over 3-1 last four home games
— scored run in first inning: 24-87
— record in first 5 innings: 37-38-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2.2-4
San Francisco (43-45) @ Cleveland (54-31)
— San Francisco hasn’t named a starter.
— San Francisco is 7-3 in its last ten games.
— Giants are 18-26 on road.
— Giants are 6-2 in last eight series openers.
— under 3-0 last three games
— scored run in first inning: 17-88
— record in first 5 innings: 32-43-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-2
— Bibee is 3-0, 2.00 in his last three starts.
— Guardians are 14-3 in his starts.
— under 8-4 last 12
— allowed run in first inning: 5-17
— record in first 5 innings: 11-3-3
— He hasn’t pitched against the Giants.
— Cleveland is 3-5 in its last eight games.
— Guardians are 28-10 at home.
— Guardians are 10-3 in home series openers.
— over 8-1 last nine home games
— scored run in first inning: 24-85
— record in first 5 innings: 43-31-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5-3
Kansas City (48-41) @ Colorado (30-57)
— Ragans is 1-2, 3.28 in his last six starts.
— Royals are 2-5 in his last seven starts.
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 5-18
— record in first 5 innings: 6-7-5
— This is his first start vs Colorado.
— Royals are 6-4 in their last ten games.
— Royals are 1-6 in last seven road games.
— Royals are 4-9 in road series openers.
— under 11-4 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 23-89
— record in first 5 innings: 40-36-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-6
— Freeland is 0-0, 1.50 in his last two starts.
— Colorado is 2-4 in his starts.
— over 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4
— He is 0-2, 6.17 in two starts vs Kansas City
— Rockies are 9-22 in their last 31 games.
— They’re 18-26 at home.
— Rockies are 6-7 in home series openers.
— under 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 25-87
— record in first 5 innings: 35-41-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4.1-4
MLB
Friday, July 5
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Trend Report
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LA Angels vs Chi Cubs
LA Angels is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
LA Angels is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Chi Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels
NY Mets vs Pittsburgh
NY Mets is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
NY Mets is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games
St. Louis vs Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 8 games when playing Washington
St. Louis is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games when playing St. Louis
Washington is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Boston vs NY Yankees
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games at home
San Francisco vs Cleveland
San Francisco is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Detroit vs Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Chi White Sox vs Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games at home
Miami is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Philadelphia vs Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games
Tampa Bay vs Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Tampa Bay is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Texas is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
Kansas City vs Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Colorado is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Houston vs Minnesota
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games at home
Baltimore vs Oakland
Baltimore is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Arizona vs San Diego
Arizona is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games at home
San Diego is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Toronto vs Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Toronto's last 11 games
Toronto is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Seattle is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle's last 12 games at home
Milwaukee vs LA Dodgers
Milwaukee is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Dodgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
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Friday, July 5
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Trend Report
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LA Angels vs Chi Cubs
LA Angels is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
LA Angels is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Chi Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels
NY Mets vs Pittsburgh
NY Mets is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
NY Mets is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games
St. Louis vs Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 8 games when playing Washington
St. Louis is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games when playing St. Louis
Washington is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Boston vs NY Yankees
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games at home
San Francisco vs Cleveland
San Francisco is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Detroit vs Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Chi White Sox vs Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games at home
Miami is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Philadelphia vs Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games
Tampa Bay vs Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Tampa Bay is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Texas is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
Kansas City vs Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Colorado is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Houston vs Minnesota
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games at home
Baltimore vs Oakland
Baltimore is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Arizona vs San Diego
Arizona is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games at home
San Diego is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Toronto vs Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Toronto's last 11 games
Toronto is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Seattle is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle's last 12 games at home
Milwaukee vs LA Dodgers
Milwaukee is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Dodgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
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FRIDAY, JULY 5
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAA at CHC | 02:20 PM | CHC -185 U 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| NYM at PIT | 06:40 PM | PIT -135 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| STL at WAS | 06:45 PM | STL -165 O 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| BOS at NYY | 07:05 PM | BOS +120 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| SF at CLE | 07:10 PM | SF +150 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| DET at CIN | 07:10 PM | CIN -130 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| CHW at MIA | 07:10 PM | CHW +110 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| PHI at ATL | 07:20 PM | PHI +115 U 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| TB at TEX | 08:05 PM | TB -110 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| HOU at MIN | 08:10 PM | MIN -160 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| KC at COL | 08:10 PM | KC -185 U 10.0 | +500 +500 |
| TOR at SEA | 09:40 PM | SEA -140 O 7.0 | +500 +500 |
| BAL at OAK | 09:40 PM | OAK +140 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| AZ at SD | 09:40 PM | SD -105 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| MIL at LAD | 10:10 PM | LAD -190 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
JULY'S BEST BET RECORD:
07/05/2024..................................16 - 7 - 2...................................69.56%...............................+ 43.00
07/04/2024..................................15 - 8 - 1...................................65.21%...............................+ 33.00
07/03/2024.................................12 - 13 - 1..................................48.00%................................- 11.98
0702/2024..................................13 - 10 - 0..................................56.52%................................+ 16.25
07/01/2024....................................3 - 3 - 0..................................50.00%.................................- 3.75
TOTALS......................................59 - 41 - 4...................................59.00%................................+ 76.52
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BEST BET TOTALS:
Mar - April : TOTALS....................292 - 260 - 7...............52.98%..................+ 96.45
May.........: TOTALS........................336 - 300 - 18.............52.83%..................+143.50
June..........TOTALS........................289 - 313 - 12..............48.00%................. -186.21
07/05/2024..................................16 - 7 - 2...................................69.56%...............................+ 43.00
07/04/2024..................................15 - 8 - 1...................................65.21%...............................+ 33.00
07/03/2024.................................12 - 13 - 1..................................48.00%................................- 11.98
0702/2024..................................13 - 10 - 0..................................56.52%................................+ 16.25
07/01/2024....................................3 - 3 - 0..................................50.00%.................................- 3.75
TOTALS......................................59 - 41 - 4...................................59.00%................................+ 76.52
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BEST BET TOTALS:
Mar - April : TOTALS....................292 - 260 - 7...............52.98%..................+ 96.45
May.........: TOTALS........................336 - 300 - 18.............52.83%..................+143.50
June..........TOTALS........................289 - 313 - 12..............48.00%................. -186.21
Armadillo Sports
Saturday’s 6-pack:
— Padres 10, Arizona 8- Arizona scored 6 in top of 9th, Padres scored 3 in bottom.
— Dodgers 8, Brewers 5- Will Smith hit three home runs for the Dodgers.
— Astros 13, Twins 12- Minnesota scored 7 runs in bottom of 9th, fell just short.
— White Sox 3, Marlins 2- Rookie P Thorpe allowed one run in 6.1 IP.
— Mariners 2, Blue Jays 1- Luis Castillo allowed two hits in 6.2 IP.
— Red Sox 5, New York 3 (10)- Yoshida tied game with 9th inning homer.
Quote of the Day
“It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. The hard… is what makes it great.”
Tom Hanks in A League of Their Own
Saturday’s quiz
Which NBA team drafted Kobe Bryant?
Friday’s quiz
Corey Seager is the only player to win World Series MVP for teams in both leagues.
Thursday’s quiz
Max Scherzer pitches for Texas, but the Mets are paying him the highest %age of his salary this season.
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Saturday’s Den: Mountain West football preview…….
Mountain West football preview
— Air Force
Air Force lost 4 of last 5 games LY, after an 8-0 start.
Falcons are 29-10 last three years, 3-0 in bowl games.
Air Force has 2 starters back on offense, 4 on defense.
Falcons have no returning starts on the offensive line; they had that in 2021, but led the country in rushing.
Last three years, Air Force is 8-3 ATS as a road favorite.
Last ten years, Falcons are 15-23-1 ATS coming off a loss.
Under Calhoun, Air Force is 12-8 ATS as a home underdog.
Falcons won their last five bowls, scoring 37.6 ppg.
— Boise State
Broncos fired their coach LY after a 5-5 start, won 4 of last 5 games.
Boise has 6 starters back on offense, all 11 on defense.
Broncos have 66 starts returning on the offensive line.
Soph QB Madsen (132 pass attempts LY) or USC transfer Nelson will start at QB
Last two years, Broncos are 8-4 ATS as a home favorite.
Boise is 11-2-1 ATS in last 14 games coming off a loss.
Broncos are 4-3 SU in their last seven bowls.
Boise is 2-7-1 ATS in last eight non-conference games.
— Colorado State
CSU was 4-1 LY when they scored 30+ points, 1-6 when they didn’t.
Rams have 7 starters back on offense, 7 on defense.
CSU has 94 starts returning on the offensive line.
Rams’ soph QB has 11 starts; he threw 22 TD’s, 16 INT’s last year.
Rams have had six consecutive losing seasons.
Since 2017, CSU is 5-14 ATS as a home favorite.
In his career, Norvell is 26-18 ATS as an underdog.
CSU lost their last four bowls; their last bowl win was in 2013.
— Fresno State
Bulldogs lost three of last four games LY, after an 8-1 start.
Fresno has 8 starters back on offense, 5 on defense.
Bulldogs have 106 starts returning on OL (8 of 10 starters).
Soph QB started 11 games LY, threw 24 TD’s, 10 INTs.
Fresno is 29-11 last three years, 3-0 in bowl games, scoring 32.3 ppg.
Since 2019, Bulldogs are 9-14 ATS as a home favorite.
Since 2016, Fresno is 7-0-1 ATS as a home underdog.
Bulldogs won their last five bowls, scoring 32.2 ppg.
— Hawai’i
Rainbows were 0-7 LY when they allowed 35+ points, 5-0 when they allowed less than 35.
Hawai’i has 8 starters back on offense, 7 on defense.
Bulldogs have 47 starts returning on offensive line.
Senior QB Schrager started 26 games the last two years.
Hawai’i has two winning seasons (2018-19) over the last decade.
Over last decade, Rainbows are 11-27-2 ATS as a favorite, 8-22-2 at home.
Over last decade, Hawai’i is 26-42-3 ATS coming off a loss.
Last three years, Rainbows are 14-9-1 ATS in Mountain West games.
— Nevada
Nevada went 2-10/2-10 last two years; the coach got fired.
Wolf Pack has 6 starters back on offense, 6 on defense.
Nevada has 70 starts returning on offensive line.
New HC was a defensive assistant at Texas the last three years.
Junior QB Lewis started ten games last season.
Last two years, Wolf Pack was 1-9 ATS at home.
Last three years, Nevada is 10-4 ATS as a road underdog.
Wolf Pack is 3-2 SU/ATS in last five bowls; last bowl was 2021.
— Famous birthdays for July 6th:
Fred Dryer, 78
Sylvester Stallone, 78
Willie Randolph, 70
Kelly Stouffer, 60
Pau Gasol, 44
Jae Crowder, 34
Manny Machado, 32
Andrew Benintendi, 30
Zion Williamson, 24
— UNLV
Rebels lost last three games LY, after a 9-2 start.
UNLV has 5 starters back on offense, 6 on defense.
Rebels have 79 starts returning on offensive line.
Their QB bolted to USC; they brought in two I-AA QB’s, also have Friel, who started eight games for UNLV in 2021.
Last year was UNLV’s first bowl since 2013.
In his career, Odom is 17-11 ATS as a home favorite.
Over last ten years, UNLV is 11-19 ATS as a home underdog.
Last three years, Rebels are 11-3 ATS as a road underdog.
— New Mexico
Lobos were 19-60 last 7 years; their last winning season was 2016.
New Mexico has 3 starters back on offense, 6 on defense.
Lobos’ whole offensive line graduated; they brought in 8 transfers.
Soph QB started once LY; he is a pass/run threat.
Since 2015, Lobos are 5-18 ATS as a home favorite.
Since 2017, Lobos are 9-15-1 ATS as a home underdog.
Since 2018, New Mexico is 17-32-1 ATS as an underdog.
New Mexico hasn’t played in a bowl game since 2016.
— San Diego State
Aztecs were 4-8 last year, their worst season since 2009.
San Diego State has 6 starters back on offense, 4 on defense.
Aztecs have 67 starts returning on offensive line.
Soph QB is a transfer from Florida State.
New coach Lewis was 24-31 at Kent State (2018-22), making two bowls.
Last three years, Aztecs were 3-9 ATS as a home favorite.
Since 2017, San Diego State is 11-5-1 ATS as a road underdog.
Aztecs are 2-3 SU in last five bowls (were favored in 4 of 5 games).
— San Jose State
Spartans are 26-19 last 4 years; coach bolted to Arizona
New coach Niumatalolo was 109-83 in 15 years at Navy,
San Jose has 3 starters back on offense, 4 on defense.
Spartans have only 20 starts returning on offensive line.
San Jose won 6 of its last 7 games LY, after a 1-5 start.
San Jose was 7-5/7-6 last two years, thanks to +11/+11 turnover ratios.
Since 2018, Spartans are 29-18 ATS in conference games.
Spartans lost last three bowls; their last bowl win was in 2015.
— Utah State
Utah State just fired their coach last week; they’ll have an interim coach.
Aggies have 8 starters back on offense, 7 on defense.
Aggies have 69 starts returning on offensive line.
Senior QB started 31 games at Iowa.
Aggies were 6-7 LY, 5-1 when they allowed less than 35 points.
Since 2016, Utah State is 6-13 ATS as a home underdog.
Last four years, Aggies are 7-12 ATS in games coming off a loss.
Utah State lost three of its last four bowl games.
— Wyoming
Wyoming went 9-4 last year, but their coach retired.
Cowboys have 6 starters back on offense, 7 on defense.
Wyoming has 68 starts returning on offensive line.
Junior QB started one game last year, was 23-38 passing for season.
Wyoming is 14-9-2 ATS in its last 25 games as a home favorite.
Since 2016, Cowboys are 16-6 ATS as a home underdog.
Since 2016, Wyoming is 37-26 ATS in Mountain West games.
Cowboys won four of their last five bowl games.
Saturday’s 6-pack:
— Padres 10, Arizona 8- Arizona scored 6 in top of 9th, Padres scored 3 in bottom.
— Dodgers 8, Brewers 5- Will Smith hit three home runs for the Dodgers.
— Astros 13, Twins 12- Minnesota scored 7 runs in bottom of 9th, fell just short.
— White Sox 3, Marlins 2- Rookie P Thorpe allowed one run in 6.1 IP.
— Mariners 2, Blue Jays 1- Luis Castillo allowed two hits in 6.2 IP.
— Red Sox 5, New York 3 (10)- Yoshida tied game with 9th inning homer.
Quote of the Day
“It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. The hard… is what makes it great.”
Tom Hanks in A League of Their Own
Saturday’s quiz
Which NBA team drafted Kobe Bryant?
Friday’s quiz
Corey Seager is the only player to win World Series MVP for teams in both leagues.
Thursday’s quiz
Max Scherzer pitches for Texas, but the Mets are paying him the highest %age of his salary this season.
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Saturday’s Den: Mountain West football preview…….
Mountain West football preview
— Air Force
Air Force lost 4 of last 5 games LY, after an 8-0 start.
Falcons are 29-10 last three years, 3-0 in bowl games.
Air Force has 2 starters back on offense, 4 on defense.
Falcons have no returning starts on the offensive line; they had that in 2021, but led the country in rushing.
Last three years, Air Force is 8-3 ATS as a road favorite.
Last ten years, Falcons are 15-23-1 ATS coming off a loss.
Under Calhoun, Air Force is 12-8 ATS as a home underdog.
Falcons won their last five bowls, scoring 37.6 ppg.
— Boise State
Broncos fired their coach LY after a 5-5 start, won 4 of last 5 games.
Boise has 6 starters back on offense, all 11 on defense.
Broncos have 66 starts returning on the offensive line.
Soph QB Madsen (132 pass attempts LY) or USC transfer Nelson will start at QB
Last two years, Broncos are 8-4 ATS as a home favorite.
Boise is 11-2-1 ATS in last 14 games coming off a loss.
Broncos are 4-3 SU in their last seven bowls.
Boise is 2-7-1 ATS in last eight non-conference games.
— Colorado State
CSU was 4-1 LY when they scored 30+ points, 1-6 when they didn’t.
Rams have 7 starters back on offense, 7 on defense.
CSU has 94 starts returning on the offensive line.
Rams’ soph QB has 11 starts; he threw 22 TD’s, 16 INT’s last year.
Rams have had six consecutive losing seasons.
Since 2017, CSU is 5-14 ATS as a home favorite.
In his career, Norvell is 26-18 ATS as an underdog.
CSU lost their last four bowls; their last bowl win was in 2013.
— Fresno State
Bulldogs lost three of last four games LY, after an 8-1 start.
Fresno has 8 starters back on offense, 5 on defense.
Bulldogs have 106 starts returning on OL (8 of 10 starters).
Soph QB started 11 games LY, threw 24 TD’s, 10 INTs.
Fresno is 29-11 last three years, 3-0 in bowl games, scoring 32.3 ppg.
Since 2019, Bulldogs are 9-14 ATS as a home favorite.
Since 2016, Fresno is 7-0-1 ATS as a home underdog.
Bulldogs won their last five bowls, scoring 32.2 ppg.
— Hawai’i
Rainbows were 0-7 LY when they allowed 35+ points, 5-0 when they allowed less than 35.
Hawai’i has 8 starters back on offense, 7 on defense.
Bulldogs have 47 starts returning on offensive line.
Senior QB Schrager started 26 games the last two years.
Hawai’i has two winning seasons (2018-19) over the last decade.
Over last decade, Rainbows are 11-27-2 ATS as a favorite, 8-22-2 at home.
Over last decade, Hawai’i is 26-42-3 ATS coming off a loss.
Last three years, Rainbows are 14-9-1 ATS in Mountain West games.
— Nevada
Nevada went 2-10/2-10 last two years; the coach got fired.
Wolf Pack has 6 starters back on offense, 6 on defense.
Nevada has 70 starts returning on offensive line.
New HC was a defensive assistant at Texas the last three years.
Junior QB Lewis started ten games last season.
Last two years, Wolf Pack was 1-9 ATS at home.
Last three years, Nevada is 10-4 ATS as a road underdog.
Wolf Pack is 3-2 SU/ATS in last five bowls; last bowl was 2021.
— Famous birthdays for July 6th:
Fred Dryer, 78
Sylvester Stallone, 78
Willie Randolph, 70
Kelly Stouffer, 60
Pau Gasol, 44
Jae Crowder, 34
Manny Machado, 32
Andrew Benintendi, 30
Zion Williamson, 24
— UNLV
Rebels lost last three games LY, after a 9-2 start.
UNLV has 5 starters back on offense, 6 on defense.
Rebels have 79 starts returning on offensive line.
Their QB bolted to USC; they brought in two I-AA QB’s, also have Friel, who started eight games for UNLV in 2021.
Last year was UNLV’s first bowl since 2013.
In his career, Odom is 17-11 ATS as a home favorite.
Over last ten years, UNLV is 11-19 ATS as a home underdog.
Last three years, Rebels are 11-3 ATS as a road underdog.
— New Mexico
Lobos were 19-60 last 7 years; their last winning season was 2016.
New Mexico has 3 starters back on offense, 6 on defense.
Lobos’ whole offensive line graduated; they brought in 8 transfers.
Soph QB started once LY; he is a pass/run threat.
Since 2015, Lobos are 5-18 ATS as a home favorite.
Since 2017, Lobos are 9-15-1 ATS as a home underdog.
Since 2018, New Mexico is 17-32-1 ATS as an underdog.
New Mexico hasn’t played in a bowl game since 2016.
— San Diego State
Aztecs were 4-8 last year, their worst season since 2009.
San Diego State has 6 starters back on offense, 4 on defense.
Aztecs have 67 starts returning on offensive line.
Soph QB is a transfer from Florida State.
New coach Lewis was 24-31 at Kent State (2018-22), making two bowls.
Last three years, Aztecs were 3-9 ATS as a home favorite.
Since 2017, San Diego State is 11-5-1 ATS as a road underdog.
Aztecs are 2-3 SU in last five bowls (were favored in 4 of 5 games).
— San Jose State
Spartans are 26-19 last 4 years; coach bolted to Arizona
New coach Niumatalolo was 109-83 in 15 years at Navy,
San Jose has 3 starters back on offense, 4 on defense.
Spartans have only 20 starts returning on offensive line.
San Jose won 6 of its last 7 games LY, after a 1-5 start.
San Jose was 7-5/7-6 last two years, thanks to +11/+11 turnover ratios.
Since 2018, Spartans are 29-18 ATS in conference games.
Spartans lost last three bowls; their last bowl win was in 2015.
— Utah State
Utah State just fired their coach last week; they’ll have an interim coach.
Aggies have 8 starters back on offense, 7 on defense.
Aggies have 69 starts returning on offensive line.
Senior QB started 31 games at Iowa.
Aggies were 6-7 LY, 5-1 when they allowed less than 35 points.
Since 2016, Utah State is 6-13 ATS as a home underdog.
Last four years, Aggies are 7-12 ATS in games coming off a loss.
Utah State lost three of its last four bowl games.
— Wyoming
Wyoming went 9-4 last year, but their coach retired.
Cowboys have 6 starters back on offense, 7 on defense.
Wyoming has 68 starts returning on offensive line.
Junior QB started one game last year, was 23-38 passing for season.
Wyoming is 14-9-2 ATS in its last 25 games as a home favorite.
Since 2016, Cowboys are 16-6 ATS as a home underdog.
Since 2016, Wyoming is 37-26 ATS in Mountain West games.
Cowboys won four of their last five bowl games.
