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GAME: Colorado Rockies (52-40) at New York Mets (40-47)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 15 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



The Colorado Rockies may have entered the All-Star break with their best first-half record in club history, but the second half of the season started the same way too many games leading up to the Midsummer Classic ended. Coming off their most lopsided defeat of the season, the Rockies attempt to put an end to their recent losing ways Saturday when they play the second of three games in New York against the Mets.

Colorado finished the first half with a 52-39 mark, although that record comes as a bit of a disappointment considering the team was 21 games over .500 as recently as June 20. The Rockies' early-season stellar pitching has fallen off dramatically, however, and the club that spent 67 days atop the National League West is in a tailspin that has seen it lose 14 of 19 after New York cruised to a 14-2 trimuph in Friday's series opener. Colorado's night nearly got a lot worse as Nolan Arenado left the game early with a hip injury after slipping on the bases, although manager Bud Black deemed the move to remove the All-Star third baseman "precautionary." The Mets backed ace Jacob deGrom with 19 hits Friday, including two from T.J. Rivera, who is batting .441 during a nine-game hitting streak.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ATT SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Colorado), WPIX (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH Tyler Chatwood (6-10, 4.42 ERA) vs. Mets RH Seth Lugo (3-2, 4.59)

Chatwood continued to struggle with his command and dropped his third consecutive start Thursday against Cincinnati, giving up three runs on eight hits and four walks in six frames. The 27-year-old, whose road ERA (3.19) is almost twice as low as it is at home (6.14), is winless in his last five turns overall and has issued 19 of his major-league high 57 walks over his last four outings. Chatwood has thrived against the Mets in his career, going 3-0 with a 1.50 ERA in five starts.

Lugo will pitch at home for only the second time in seven games (six starts) Saturday and looks to improve on a shaky outing to open to July after going 3-1 with a 3.55 ERA in June. The former 34th-round draft pick permitted six runs over five innings at Washington on July 4 before allowing a solo homer over three relief innings at St. Louis five days later. Lugo was charged with two runs despite yielding only one hit and one walk over three relief frames last July in his first career appearance against the Rockies.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mets OF Yoenis Cespedes went 4-for-6 on Friday after batting .133 over his previous 11 games.

2. Rockies OF Charlie Blackmon, who leads the majors with 119 hits, is batting .405 during a nine-game hitting streak and has multiple hits in four of his last five contests.

3. New York's .656 winning percentage at home against Colorado is its best mark against any major-league team it has faced at least 15 times.

PREDICTION: Rockies 7, Mets 4

 

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GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (62-29) at Miami Marlins (41-47)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 15 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



Yasiel Puig wasn't included among the eight participants in Home Run Derby or one of the six Los Angeles Dodgers to take part in the Midsummer Classic Tuesday in Miami, but his performance in the second-half opener was certainly of that caliber. Coming off his third two-homer outing of the season, the former All-Star outfielder attempts to lead the red-hot Dodgers to an eighth straight victory Saturday when they continue a three-game road set versus the Marlins.

Puig hit a tiebreaking solo shot in the fifth inning but saved his best for last Friday, crushing a two-strike offering for a go-ahead, three-run blast off closer A.J. Ramos with two outs in the ninth to help Los Angeles (62-29) pull out a 6-4 victory - the club's 27th win in the past 31 games. The triumph was the Dodgers' second ninth-inning rally in just over a week and marked their 25th comeback victory of the season. Miami entered the break winning five of its last six and had Los Angeles on the ropes in the opener, but Ramos was unable to get the final strike he needed three times in the ninth before blowing his second save in 19 chances. The Marlins are the NL's best offensive team in July by a wide margin, however, owning league-best marks in batting average (.313) and runs scored (62).

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), FSN Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Alex Wood (10-0, 1.67 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Jose Urena (7-3, 3.54)

Wood became the first Dodgers starter to reach 10-0 since Don Newcombe in 1955 following Wednesday's victory against Arizona, yielding only three hits while fanning 10 over seven scoreless frames. The first-time All-Star has allowed one run or fewer in nine of his last 11 outings - surrendering only one homer over that time - and hasn't lost in any of his last 13 turns dating back to May 30, 2016. Marcell Ozuna is 6-for-20 and Giancarlo Stanton is 3-for-23 against Wood, who is 5-3 with 3.00 ERA in 12 games (nine starts) versus Miami.

Urena capped off a fine first half with a disappointing no-decision Sunday at San Francisco, giving up three runs on five hits - including a pair of homers - over five innings. The 25-year-old Dominican has fallen off a bit since a five-game winning streak from May 23-June 23 (3.38 ERA), going 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA in three outings since. Urena has been dominant in three appearances (two starts) spanning 15 1/3 innings against the Dodgers, going 1-0 with a 0.59 ERA.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Dodgers are 53-18 since 1B-OF Cody Bellinger's promotion on April 25, and the club is 34-9 when he and fellow All-Star 3B Justin Turner are in the lineup together.

2. The Marlins' eight-game streak of collecting at least 10 hits - the second-longest in club history - came to an end Friday.

3. Puig already has more multi-homer games in 85 games this season (three) than he did in his first 435 games combined (one).

PREDICTION: Dodgers 3, Marlins 1

 

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GAME: Minnesota Twins (45-44) at Houston Astros (61-29)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 15 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



The Houston Astros have pulverized Minnesota pitching this season and look to defeat the host Twins for the fifth straight time in 2017 when they meet Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game set. Houston collected 14 hits in Friday's series-opening 10-5 victory and has outscored the Twins 50-21 in the four victories.

The Astros got a three-run homer from Brian McCann to cap an eight-run second inning in their latest offensive onslaught while Marwin Gonzalez also went deep as part of a 3-for-5 performance. All-Star Jose Altuve recorded two hits after five consecutive three-hit efforts to help Houston (61-29) move 32 games above .500 for the first time since the final day of the 1999 season. Minnesota has dropped three consecutive games but figures to receive a boost on Saturday as Joe Mauer (back) is eligible to be activated from the disabled list. "I think that reports coming into town were that he had a good break in terms of returning to good health," Twins manager Paul Molitor told reporters. "So far, I've seen nothing that has dispelled that. I'd be surprised if he's not ready to be active (Saturday)."

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), ATT Sportsnet-Houston

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Ervin Santana (10-6, 2.99 ERA) vs. Astros RH Joe Musgrove (4-7, 6.04)

Santana lost his last two starts despite turning in his fourth complete game of the season in one of them - a 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. The 34-year-old All-Star has excelled on the road, going 6-2 with a 2.19 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in eight turns. Santana is 3-0 with a 2.02 ERA in five career outings against Houston but wasn't involved in the decision on May 29, when he gave up two runs and five hits in seven innings.

Musgrove is winless over his last four starts as he remains in the rotation with Dallas Keuchel and Collin McHugh sidelined with injuries. The 24-year-old was shelled for 18 runs and 23 hits - including six homers - in 15 innings over his last three turns. Musgrove is just 2-6 with a 5.40 ERA in nine home starts this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Astros have won the last seven meetings between the clubs.

2. Minnesota CF Byron Buxton (groin) and 1B Kennys Vargas (foot) both departed Friday's contest.

3. Altuve has gone a scorching 26-for-50 over his last 12 games to raise his average to a major league-leading .351.

PREDICTION: Astros 13, Twins 5

 

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GAME: Seattle Mariners (44-47) at Chicago White Sox (38-50)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 15 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



The Seattle Mariners are trying to work their way up the American League wild-card standings and strive to take another positive step when they visit the Chicago White Sox on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game series. Seattle lost 10 of 14 games prior to the All-Star break but was sharp in the opener as it posted a 4-2 victory.

The Mariners are one of nine teams that are part of a cluster for the two wild-card berths but sit three games under .500 due to their streaky nature and are hoping former ace Felix Hernandez can serve up a second straight strong outing. "We've got to be consistent. That has been our issue," Seattle manager Scott Servais told reporters after Friday's opener. "Felix is out there (Saturday) and coming off a good one. We've got a good vibe in our clubhouse right now." Chicago, which sits in last place in the AL Central, is struggling with five defeats in its last six games. The club struck out 15 times in the opener, with Todd Frazier fanning three times in four hitless at-bats as he is just 2-for-19 over his last six contests.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), WGN (Chicago)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Felix Hernandez (4-3, 4.44 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Mike Pelfrey (3-7, 4.83)

Hernandez struck out eight while allowing two hits over six scoreless innings of a 4-0 victory over Oakland on Sunday. It was the 31-year-old's best effort since returning from a calf injury as he compiled a 5.50 ERA over his three previous outings. Hernandez is 5-6 with a 3.80 ERA in 18 career starts against the White Sox and has struggled with Melky Cabrera (8-for-25) while shutting down Jose Abreu (2-for-13).

Pelfrey gets the call after the White Sox pushed Derek Holland's scheduled start back to Sunday. The 33-year-old Pelfrey is 1-3 with a 4.32 ERA in eight home appearances (seven starts) this season. He defeated the Mariners on May 20, when he allowed one run and four hits over six innings, and is 1-1 with a 3.70 ERA in four career starts against Seattle.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mariners 2B Robinson Cano, who is 3-for-19 lifetime versus Pelfrey, slugged a three-run homer in the series opener on his first swing since hitting the decisive blast in Tuesday's All-Star Game.

2. Chicago activated RHP Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) and INF Tyler Saladino (back) from the 10-day disabled list, and the latter delivered an RBI double.

3. Seattle SS Jean Segura, who also scored twice, went 2-for-5 on Friday for his 28th multi-hit performance of the season.

PREDICTION: Mariners 4, White Sox 1

 

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GAME: Washington Nationals (53-36) at Cincinnati Reds (39-50)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 15 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



Bryce Harper attempts to extend his hitting streak to double figures and fellow All-Star Max Scherzer takes the mound as their Washington Nationals visit the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday for the second a four-game series. Harper belted a pair of homers in the 5-0 victory over the Reds on Friday as the National League East-leading Nationals improved to 6-2 in their last eight contests.

Harper is 15-for-34 with 10 RBIs during his nine-game hitting streak and Anthony Rendon is 12-for-28 while hitting safely in eight straight contests for Washington, which owns a 27-17 record on the road. Scherzer has lost just twice in almost two months and will face Cincinnati rookie Luis Castillo, who gave up two runs over five innings in his major-league debut against the Nationals on June 23 without factoring into the decision. The Reds left eight on base in Friday’s loss as All-Stars Joey Votto and Zack Cozart went a combined 0-for-7. Adam Duvall (20 homers) had a pair of hits in the series opener and has at least two in three of his last five contests for Cincinnati, which is 23-21 at home.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Washington), FSN Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Max Scherzer (10-5, 2.10 ERA) vs. Reds RH Luis Castillo (1-1, 3.13)


Scherzer earned a no-decision in his final game before the All-Star break, allowing four runs on six hits over 7 2/3 innings as the Nationals went on to beat Atlanta 5-4. The 32-year-old St. Louis native had permitted two or fewer earned runs in his previous eight starts, going 6-2 in that stretch, and leads the NL with 173 strikeouts. Votto is 4-for-8 with a homer versus Scherzer, who is 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA in three career starts against the Reds.

Castillo has given up two or fewer runs in three of his first four major-league starts and earned his first victory last time out with 6 2/3 scoreless innings at Arizona. The 24-year-old Dominican Republic native, who boasts 30 strikeouts and 10 walks over 23 innings, suffered his first loss while yielding four runs in his previous outing against Colorado. Brian Goodwin and Rendon hit solo homers against Castillo in the no-decision against the Nationals.

WALK-OFFS

1. Votto has belted 133 homers at Cincinnati’s Great American Ball Park, two behind Jay Bruce for the most at the team’s home.

2. Washington RHP Joe Ross (elbow) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday while RHPs Austin Adams and Trevor Gott were recalled.

3. The Reds have allowed an NL-most 463 runs - 31 against the Nationals while going 1-3 against them in 2017.

PREDICTION: Nationals 6, Reds 1

 

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GAME: Philadelphia Phillies (29-59) at Milwaukee Brewers (51-41)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 15 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



The All-Star break did nothing to slow down the Milwaukee Brewers, who hope to extend their lead in the National League Central when they host the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game set. Milwaukee won six of its last seven contests before the break and picked up where it left off by posting a 9-6 triumph in Friday's series opener.

The Brewers - who own a 5 1/2-game division lead over the Chicago Cubs - rolled to victory on the strength of an eight-run second inning that was powered by Ryan Braun's sixth career grand slam, which put him ahead of Cecil Cooper, John Jaha and Jeromy Burnitz for the franchise lead. Manny Pina went 2-for-3 and drove in a run, giving him three multi-hit performances and six RBIs in seven contests this month. Philadelphia remains mired in the NL East basement as Friday's setback was its sixth loss in seven games. Maikel Franco recorded four of the Phillies' nine hits and drove in a pair of runs while Odubel Herrera, who also registered two RBIs, has hit safely in six of his last seven contests.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, NBC 10 (Philadelphia), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Aaron Nola (6-6, 3.59 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Jimmy Nelson (8-4, 3.30)

Nola had his three-start winning streak snapped last time out as he suffered a hard-luck loss to San Diego on July 8 after allowing two runs and four hits in eight innings. The 24-year-old native of Louisiana has given up a total of five runs and recorded 34 strikeouts in 29 1/3 frames over his last four turns and has yielded more than three runs just once in his last seven outings. Nola was superb in his two previous career starts against Milwaukee, allowing one run and striking out 16 over 13 innings while notching a pair of victories.

Nelson has won each of his last three starts, including a road outing against the New York Yankees on Sunday in which he gave up three runs over five innings. The 28-year-old Oregonian has thrived at home of late, going 4-0 with a 0.97 ERA and 45 strikeouts in his last five turns at Miller Park. Nelson has posted a 1-1 record and 6.89 ERA in three career outings against Philadelphia.

WALK-OFFS

1. Phillies RHP Vince Velasquez (elbow) and 2B Cesar Hernandez (oblique) are expected to be activated from the 10-day disabled list during the team's series in Miami, which begins Monday.

2. Milwaukee recalled OF Brett Phillips and optioned RHP Michael Blazek to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

3. Philadelphia OF Aaron Altherr went 2-for-3 on Friday but exited in the fifth inning with a mildly strained right hamstring.

PREDICTION: Phillies 5, Brewers 3

 

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GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks (53-37) at Atlanta Braves (43-45)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 15 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: SunTrust Park, Cumberland, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



Freddie Freeman was not supposed to be back in the lineup until early August after fracturing his wrist, but the Atlanta Braves new third baseman sparked his team to a victory in the first game after the All-Star break. The Braves enter Saturday’s home contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks after Freeman made several nice plays at third base, and went 2-for-4 with two RBIs as Atlanta won for the 14th time in its past 22 games in Friday’s 4-3 victory.

Freeman is 12-for-30 with three homers in seven games since coming off the disabled list to help the rebuilding Braves stay on the edge of the National League wild-card race. Arizona lost for the ninth time in its past 12 games despite getting Paul Goldschmidt’s 21st homer of the season and banging out 10 hits in the series opener, its highest total in the past 12 games. Daniel Descalso snapped a 3-for-18 skid with three hits for the Diamondbacks, but Archie Bradley could not hold a one-run lead in the eighth inning by allowing two runs on four hits - after surrendering just one run across his previous 17 outings. Atlanta’s victory pulled the Braves within five games of Colorado in the loss column for the final NL wild-card spot.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona, FSN South (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks LH Patrick Corbin (6-9, 4.71 ERA) vs. Braves RH Mike Foltynewicz (7-5, 3.77)

Corbin closed the first half by going 0-3 across his final four starts, but did not pitch poorly in allowing two runs or fewer in three of those appearances. He lost to Cincinnati on Sunday despite striking out nine and allowing only two runs in six innings. The 27-year-old looks to reverse a rough showing away from home in the first half when he went 1-6 with a 7.57 ERA.

Foltynewicz showed why the Braves project him as a top-line starter, allowing only six runs across his last four starts while going 3-0 with a .217 opponents’ batting average. Six days after taking a no-hitter into the ninth inning at Oakland, Foltynewicz held Washington to two runs in six innings on July 6. The 25-year-old is 4-0 with a 2.98 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 42 1/3 innings across his past seven starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Friday’s triumph marked the 15th victory in their last at-bat for the Braves this season.

2. Atlanta RHP Jason Motte was placed on the disabled list with a lower back strain and the Braves recalled RHP Jason Hursh from Triple-A Gwinnett.

3. The Diamondbacks are 18 games over .500 at home but dropped to 20-22 on the road.

PREDICTION: Braves 5, Diamondbacks 2

 

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GAME: Texas Rangers (44-45) at Kansas City Royals (44-44)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 15 - 7:15 PM EST
WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



Veterans Adrian Beltre and Cole Hamels look to continue hot streaks when their Texas Rangers go after a fifth victory in six games Saturday against the host Kansas City Royals. Beltre homered for the third time in four contests as the Rangers rallied for a 5-3 victory in the opener of a three-game series Friday and Hamels attempts to remain unbeaten in his eight starts of the season.

Beltre has knocked in eight runs, pushing his career total to 1,601, and walked three times in the last four contests while Mike Napoli also homered Friday to give him five blasts in his last eight outings for Texas. Hamels gave up five hits combined in two wins before the All-Star break and tries to keep the Rangers surging against the suddenly slumping Royals, who send fellow left-hander Danny Duffy to the mound. Kansas City has lost four straight games after winning six of seven to push itself back into the American League playoff chase, and coughed up an early 3-0 lead in Friday’s setback. Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer had a single in the series opener to extend his hitting streak to 16 games, in which he is 25-for-64.

TV: 7:15 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers LH Cole Hamels (4-0, 3.51 ERA) vs. Royals LH Danny Duffy (5-5, 3.76)

Hamels allowed three hits and one walk with six strikeouts over 7 2/3 scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Angels last Friday to win for the fourth time in five starts. That stretch began with eight innings of one-run ball in a win against Kansas City and the 33-year-old yielded six runs total in his four triumphs. Cheslor Cuthbert is 4-for-8 against Hamels, who is 3-1 with a 3.67 ERA lifetime versus the Royals.

Duffy gave up five runs on six hits while striking out nine in seven innings to take the loss last time out against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 28-year-old California native had won three of his previous four starts, permitting four runs combined in the trio of victories. Napoli is 4-for-6 with a pair of homers versus Duffy, who pitched 7 1/3 scoreless frames during a no-decision against Texas on April 20.

WALK-OFFS

1. Royals All-Star C Salvador Perez went 0-for-4 in the series opener to end his eight-game hitting streak.

2. Texas OF Nomar Mazara is 5-for-15 with a homer and four RBIs during a four-game hitting streak.

3. Kansas City’s Neftali Feliz was placed on the paternity list Friday and fellow RHP Miguel Almonte was recalled to take his place.

PREDICTION: Rangers 4, Royals 2

 

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GAME: San Francisco Giants (35-56) at San Diego Padres (38-51)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 15 - 8:40 PM EST
WHERE: Petco Park, San Diego, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



Nearly three months after landing on the disabled list, Madison Bumgarner is set to return Saturday as the San Francisco Giants continue their three-game series against the host San Diego Padres. The Giants are moving veteran Matt Cain to the bullpen to accommodate Bumgarner, who injured his shoulder and ribs in a dirt-bike accident in April but looked sharp in a minor-league rehab start on Monday.

"His intensity, his presence, all that, trust me, I'm hoping things like this are a shot in the arm for the club," Giants manager Bruce Bochy told reporters. "We just really had a horrible (first) half. Getting guys back hopefully will do a lot for the psyche of the club." San Francisco snapped a four-game losing streak with Friday’s 5-4 victory as Gorkys Hernandez recorded a career-high four hits and closer Sam Dyson escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning. Dyson ended the game by retiring Jabari Blash, who was recalled from Triple-A El Paso earlier in the day after Hunter Renfroe was placed on the disabled list with a strained neck. Renfroe’s injury caused manager Andy Green to move Wil Myers from the leadoff spot to No. 3 in the order, where he went 1-for-4 on Friday.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, NBCSN Bay Area (San Francisco), FSN San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants LH Madison Bumgarner (0-3, 3.00 ERA) vs. Padres RH Jhoulys Chacin (8-7, 4.32)

Bumgarner pronounced himself ready after allowing two hits over six scoreless innings in a rehab start for Single-A San Jose on Monday. The four-time All-Star, who landed on the disabled list for the first time in his career, also serves as a threat at the plate with 14 home runs over the last four seasons. Myers is 5-for-30 with seven strikeouts against Bumgarner, who is 0-3 with a 4.73 ERA in his last four starts against the Padres but tossed a complete game in his last outing on April 8.

Chacin won his second straight outing last Saturday, holding Philadelphia to one run and three hits over 6 1/3 innings. The 29-year-old continues to exceed expectations, allowing fewer than three earned runs in seven of his last 10 starts. Buster Posey is 9-for-25 with one homer against Chacin, who has posted a 1.68 ERA in nine starts at Petco Park this season and owns a 7-6 record and 3.33 ERA in 17 career games (16 starts) versus San Francisco.

WALK-OFFS

1. Padres RHP Brandon Maurer has converted 14 straight save opportunities since May 28.

2. Giants INF Eduardo Nunez (hamstring) was activated from the disabled list prior to Friday’s game and doubled in five at-bats.

3. The Padres placed Kirby Yates on paternity leave and recalled fellow RHP Jose Valdez from Triple-A El Paso.

PREDICTION: Giants 5, Padres 1

 

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GAME: Cleveland Indians (47-41) at Oakland Athletics (40-50)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 15 - 9:05 PM EST
WHERE: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



After coming out of the All-Star break flat, the Cleveland Indians look to avoid a third straight loss when they visit the Oakland Athletics on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game set. Cleveland was unable to expand its 2 1/2-game lead over Minnesota in the American League Central as it managed only four hits in Friday's series-opening 5-0 setback.

All-Star Jose Ramirez recorded a double for the Indians' lone extra-base hit and has hit safely in 11 of his last 12 contests. Oakland mustered just six hits itself, but it was enough for the club to post its third consecutive victory at home. Two of the Athletics' hits were solo homers by Rajai Davis and All-Star Yonder Alonso, who trails team leader Khris Davis (24) by three as he continues to shatter his previous career high of nine (2012). Oakland's strong pitching performance in the opener was a welcome change, as the club surrendered 23 runs during a four-game series at Cleveland earlier this season.

TV: 9:05 p.m. ET, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland), NBCSN California (Oakland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Corey Kluber (7-3, 2.80 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Paul Blackburn (1-0, 0.66)

Kluber has allowed a total of three earned runs in 37 innings over his last five starts but has recorded only two victories in that span. The 31-year-old native of Alabama settled for a no-decision against Detroit on Sunday, when he gave up one run and three hits in five frames while having his streak of consecutive turns in which he reached double digits in strikeouts halted at five. Kluber improved to 2-4 in seven career appearances (six starts) versus Oakland when he gave up two hits and struck out 10 in six scoreless innings on June 1.

Blackburn has been impressive during his first stint in the major leagues, allowing two runs - one earned - and 11 hits in 13 2/3 innings over two starts. The 23-year-old Californian is coming off his first career victory, a triumph at Seattle on July 6 in which he gave up one run and eight hits over 7 2/3 frames. Blackburn failed to record a strikeout in the win and served up his first homer but issued just one walk for the second time.

WALK-OFFS

1. Ramirez is second in the AL with a .331 batting average and is three homers away from reaching 20 for the first time in his career.

2. Oakland RHP Andrew Triggs, who went 5-6 with a 4.27 ERA in 12 starts this year, underwent season-ending on his left hip Thursday.

3. Cleveland placed Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) on the disabled list and recalled fellow OF Tyler Naquin from Triple-A Columbus.

PREDICTION: Indians 6, Athletics 1

 

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GAME: Tampa Bay Rays (48-43) at Los Angeles Angels (45-48)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 15 - 9:07 PM EST
WHERE: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



Mike Trout is back in the Los Angeles Angels' lineup, but his much-ballyhooed return didn't result in a victory. Trout and the Angels look to rebound from a series-opening loss when they host the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game set.

Trout went 1-for-5 in Friday's 10-inning, 2-1 loss - Los Angeles' eighth in 11 games - after missing 39 contests with a torn ligament in his left thumb. The Angels went 19-20 without the two-time American League MVP, who is 5-for-9 with two homers against scheduled Tampa Bay starter Alex Cobb. Brad Miller delivered the tiebreaking double in the 10th on Friday to give the Rays their seventh victory in 10 games. Evan Longoria halted a 12-game home-run drought with his 13th blast of the season.

TV: 10:07 p.m. ET, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay), FSN West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH Alex Cobb (7-6, 3.75 ERA) vs. Angels RH JC Ramirez (8-7, 4.46)

Cobb has delivered scoreless two-hit efforts in two of his last three starts - an eight-inning no-decision against Pittsburgh on June 27 and a 7 2/3-frame victory over Boston on July 8. The 29-year-old is 3-1 with a 2.38 ERA over his last six outings and gave up fewer than three earned runs in five of them. Cobb is 1-2 with a 6.51 ERA in five career starts against the Angels, including a loss on May 23 in which he gave up four runs and seven hits over 7 1/3 innings.

Ramirez never had started a major-league game prior to this season, but he is the team's leader in victories after making 17 starts prior to the All-Star break. The 28-year-old defeated Texas in his last turn as he allowed just two hits in six scoreless innings. Ramirez defeated Tampa Bay on May 22, when he allowed two runs and six hits over 6 2/3 frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Angels DH Albert Pujols, who is 6-for-9 with a homer versus Cobb, belted his 605th career blast in the opener to move within four of Sammy Sosa for eighth place on the all-time list.

2. Tampa Bay RHP Brad Boxberger hasn't allowed a hit in five appearances (five innings) since returning from October's elbow injury.

3. Los Angeles RF Kole Calhoun is 0-for-15 with six strikeouts over his last four games.

PREDICTION: Rays 3, Angels 2

 

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Trends - NY Yankees at Boston


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NY Yankees
•Yankees are 7-2 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Yankees are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Yankees are 7-19 in their last 26 overall.
• Yankees are 7-19 in their last 26 games on grass.
• Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
• Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
• Yankees are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Yankees are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
• Yankees are 7-1 in Severinos last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Yankees are 5-1 in Severinos last 6 Saturday starts.
• Yankees are 4-9 in Severinos last 13 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Yankees are 1-4 in Severinos last 5 starts.
• Yankees are 1-4 in Severinos last 5 starts on grass.
• Yankees are 0-4 in Severinos last 4 road starts.



Boston
•Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
• Red Sox are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
• Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
• Red Sox are 11-3 in their last 14 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Red Sox are 11-4 in their last 15 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a win.
• Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Red Sox are 5-0 in Sales last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Red Sox are 5-0 in Sales last 5 home starts.
• Red Sox are 4-0 in Sales last 4 Saturday starts.
• Red Sox are 6-1 in Sales last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Red Sox are 6-1 in Sales last 7 starts on grass.
• Red Sox are 5-1 in Sales last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Red Sox are 4-1 in Sales last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Red Sox are 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts vs. American League East.
• Red Sox are 7-2 in Sales last 9 starts.
• Red Sox are 6-2 in Sales last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Red Sox are 5-2 in Sales last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.


OU Trends


NY Yankees
•Over is 6-0 in Yankees last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 road games.
• Over is 8-1-1 in Yankees last 10 games following a loss.
• Over is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 9-2 in Yankees last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 during game 2 of a series.
• Over is 19-6-1 in Yankees last 26 vs. American League East.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Yankees last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-2 in Yankees last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Under is 5-2 in Yankees last 7 Saturday games.
• Over is 7-3 in Yankees last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 6-1 in Severinos last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Over is 5-1 in Severinos last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 5-1 in Severinos last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 4-1 in Severinos last 5 starts vs. American League East.
• Over is 8-3 in Severinos last 11 starts on grass.
• Over is 5-2 in Severinos last 7 road starts.
• Over is 7-3 in Severinos last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 9-4 in Severinos last 13 starts overall.



Boston
•Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 Saturday games.
• Under is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 home games.
• Over is 13-6 in Red Sox last 19 vs. American League East.
• Over is 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 4-1 in Sales last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts overall.
• Under is 6-2 in Sales last 8 starts vs. American League East.
• Over is 5-2 in Sales last 7 starts on grass.
• Under is 7-3 in Sales last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Under is 4-0 in Severinos last 4 starts vs. Red Sox.
• Yankees are 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
• Yankees are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Boston.



Umpire Trends - Gary Cederstrom


•Under is 5-0 in Cederstroms last 5 games behind home plate vs. New York.
• Home team is 7-1 in Cederstroms last 8 games behind home plate vs. Boston.
• Over is 6-1 in Cederstroms last 7 Saturday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 6-1 in Cederstroms last 7 games behind home plate vs. New York.
• Home team is 4-1 in Cederstroms last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
• Over is 4-1 in Cederstroms last 5 games behind home plate vs. Boston.
• Road team is 4-1 in Cederstroms last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. New York.
• Home team is 38-13 in Cederstroms last 51 games behind home plate.
• Over is 9-4 in Cederstroms last 13 games behind home plate.
• Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 games with Cederstrom behind home plate.
• Yankees are 2-6 in their last 8 Saturday games with Cederstrom behind home plate.

 

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Trends - Toronto at Detroit

W/L Trends

Toronto
•Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
• Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
• Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
• Blue Jays are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Blue Jays are 4-10 in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
• Blue Jays are 4-12 in their last 16 games following a win.
• Blue Jays are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Blue Jays are 0-6 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 4-1 in Lirianos last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
• Blue Jays are 8-2 in Lirianos last 10 starts.
• Blue Jays are 1-4 in Lirianos last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 1-4 in Lirianos last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Blue Jays are 1-6 in Lirianos last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 0-4 in Lirianos last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.



Detroit
•Tigers are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a loss.
• Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Tigers are 7-15 in their last 22 overall.
• Tigers are 7-15 in their last 22 games on grass.
• Tigers are 3-8 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Tigers are 2-6 in their last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Tigers are 3-9 in their last 12 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 Saturday games.
• Tigers are 0-6 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
• Tigers are 4-1 in Fulmers last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Tigers are 16-4 in Fulmers last 20 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Tigers are 9-3 in Fulmers last 12 starts vs. American League East.
• Tigers are 9-3 in Fulmers last 12 home starts.
• Tigers are 6-2 in Fulmers last 8 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Tigers are 17-6 in Fulmers last 23 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Tigers are 10-4 in Fulmers last 14 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Tigers are 27-12 in Fulmers last 39 starts on grass.
• Tigers are 11-5 in Fulmers last 16 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Tigers are 28-13 in Fulmers last 41 starts.
• Tigers are 2-5 in Fulmers last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Tigers are 0-5 in Fulmers last 5 Saturday starts.


OU Trends


Toronto
•Under is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 games following a win.
• Under is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 during game 2 of a series.
• Over is 5-1-2 in Blue Jays last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Blue Jays last 6 overall.
• Over is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 15-4-2 in Blue Jays last 21 Saturday games.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Blue Jays last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 21-8 in Blue Jays last 29 vs. American League Central.
• Under is 32-15-5 in Blue Jays last 52 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Under is 21-10-3 in Blue Jays last 34 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Lirianos last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 7-1 in Lirianos last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 6-1 in Lirianos last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Under is 5-1 in Lirianos last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Lirianos last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 4-1 in Lirianos last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 7-2 in Lirianos last 9 starts overall.
• Under is 8-3 in Lirianos last 11 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2 in Lirianos last 7 starts on grass.



Detroit
•Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 home games.
• Under is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 games following a loss.
• Under is 5-1-1 in Tigers last 7 overall.
• Under is 5-1-1 in Tigers last 7 on grass.
• Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1-2 in Tigers last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 Saturday games.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 3-1-2 in Tigers last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. American League East.
• Under is 5-1 in Fulmers last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Fulmers last 6 Saturday starts.
• Under is 4-1 in Fulmers last 5 starts vs. American League East.
• Under is 4-1 in Fulmers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 6-2 in Fulmers last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Fulmers last 5 starts on grass.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Fulmers last 5 starts overall.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Fulmers last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2-1 in Fulmers last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Under is 5-2 in Fulmers last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Under is 6-0-1 in the last 7 meetings.
• Blue Jays are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
• Over is 9-3-1 in the last 13 meetings in Detroit.



Umpire Trends - Hunter Wendelstedt


•Home team is 4-0 in Wendelstedts last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
• Under is 4-0 in Wendelstedts last 4 games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
• Under is 8-1 in Wendelstedts last 9 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
• Road team is 4-1 in Wendelstedts last 5 games behind home plate.
• Under is 4-1 in Wendelstedts last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
• Home team is 19-7 in Wendelstedts last 26 Saturday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 13-5 in Wendelstedts last 18 games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
• Blue Jays are 3-7 in their last 10 games with Wendelstedt behind home plate.

 

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Trends - St. Louis at Pittsburgh

W/L Trends

St. Louis
•Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a loss.
• Cardinals are 7-2 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cardinals are 12-5 in their last 17 Saturday games.
• Cardinals are 8-17 in their last 25 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Cardinals are 5-13 in their last 18 road games.
• Cardinals are 4-13 in their last 17 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Cardinals are 3-10 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Cardinals are 2-7 in their last 9 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Cardinals are 3-13 in their last 16 vs. National League Central.
• Cardinals are 1-7 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Cardinals are 2-5 in Lynns last 7 Saturday starts.
• Cardinals are 2-5 in Lynns last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Cardinals are 3-8 in Lynns last 11 starts.
• Cardinals are 3-8 in Lynns last 11 starts on grass.
• Cardinals are 1-4 in Lynns last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Cardinals are 1-5 in Lynns last 6 road starts.
• Cardinals are 1-5 in Lynns last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Cardinals are 1-5 in Lynns last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Cardinals are 0-7 in Lynns last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Cardinals are 0-4 in Lynns last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Pittsburgh
•Pirates are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series.
• Pirates are 6-1 in their last 7 overall.
• Pirates are 6-1 in their last 7 games on grass.
• Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Pirates are 9-2 in their last 11 Saturday games.
• Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
• Pirates are 7-2 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Pirates are 7-2 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. National League Central.
• Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Pirates are 4-0 in Taillons last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Pirates are 10-2 in Taillons last 12 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Pirates are 4-1 in Taillons last 5 starts.
• Pirates are 4-1 in Taillons last 5 starts on grass.
• Pirates are 8-3 in Taillons last 11 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.


OU Trends


St. Louis
•Over is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 overall.
• Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 on grass.
• Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 9-3 in Cardinals last 12 Saturday games.
• Over is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 vs. National League Central.
• Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 7-3 in Cardinals last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 14-3 in Lynns last 17 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Over is 4-1 in Lynns last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-1 in Lynns last 5 road starts.
• Under is 10-3 in Lynns last 13 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 19-7-2 in Lynns last 28 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2 in Lynns last 7 Saturday starts.
• Under is 36-17-1 in Lynns last 54 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 21-10 in Lynns last 31 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Pittsburgh
•Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 8-1 in Pirates last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Under is 8-1 in Pirates last 9 home games.
• Under is 7-1-1 in Pirates last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 6-1 in Pirates last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 5-1-1 in Pirates last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 20-6-2 in Pirates last 28 overall.
• Under is 20-6-2 in Pirates last 28 on grass.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Pirates last 5 games following a win.
• Under is 18-7-1 in Pirates last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 12-5-1 in Pirates last 18 vs. National League Central.
• Under is 4-0-1 in Taillons last 5 starts on grass.
• Under is 4-0 in Taillons last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 4-0-1 in Taillons last 5 starts overall.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Taillons last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
• Under is 7-3 in Taillons last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 7-3-2 in Taillons last 12 home starts.


Head to Head


•Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.
• Cardinals are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Pittsburgh.
• Cardinals are 10-4 in the last 14 meetings.
• Cardinals are 1-5 in Lynns last 6 road starts vs. Pirates.



Umpire Trends - Marvin Hudson


•Under is 4-0 in Hudsons last 4 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 4-0 in Hudsons last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
• Cardinals are 6-1 in their last 7 games with Hudson behind home plate.
• Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 Saturday games with Hudson behind home plate.
• Over is 13-3 in Hudsons last 16 games behind home plate vs. St. Louis.
• Road team is 4-1 in Hudsons last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
• Under is 4-1 in Hudsons last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
• Road team is 7-2 in Hudsons last 9 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
• Road team is 6-2 in Hudsons last 8 Saturday games behind home plate vs. St. Louis.
• Over is 5-2 in Hudsons last 7 Saturday games behind home plate.
• Pirates are 10-4 in their last 14 games with Hudson behind home plate.
• Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games with Hudson behind home plate.

 

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Trends - Chi. Cubs at Baltimore


W/L Trends

Chi. Cubs
•Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Cubs are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cubs are 7-0 in their last 7 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Cubs are 10-4 in their last 14 interleague road games.
• Cubs are 3-7 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 interleague games.
• Cubs are 3-9 in their last 12 vs. American League East.
• Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
• Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games.
• Cubs are 2-12 in their last 14 games following a win.
• Cubs are 2-12 in their last 14 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cubs are 7-0 in Arrietas last 7 starts with 6 days of rest.
• Cubs are 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 interleague starts.
• Cubs are 19-7 in Arrietas last 26 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Cubs are 20-8 in Arrietas last 28 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Cubs are 19-8 in Arrietas last 27 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Cubs are 39-17 in Arrietas last 56 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Cubs are 16-7 in Arrietas last 23 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cubs are 35-16 in Arrietas last 51 road starts.
• Cubs are 37-17 in Arrietas last 54 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cubs are 21-10 in Arrietas last 31 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cubs are 50-24 in Arrietas last 74 starts.
• Cubs are 50-24 in Arrietas last 74 starts on grass.
• Cubs are 1-5 in Arrietas last 6 Saturday starts.
• Cubs are 0-4 in Arrietas last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Baltimore
•Orioles are 41-15 in their last 56 interleague home games.
• Orioles are 24-9 in their last 33 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Orioles are 21-8 in their last 29 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Orioles are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Orioles are 37-15 in their last 52 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Orioles are 53-22 in their last 75 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Orioles are 16-35 in their last 51 games on grass.
• Orioles are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Orioles are 2-6 in their last 8 overall.
• Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss.
• Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Orioles are 1-5 in their last 6 home games.
• Orioles are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League Central.
• Orioles are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague games.
• Orioles are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
• Orioles are 6-2 in Mileys last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Orioles are 6-2 in Mileys last 8 interleague starts.
• Orioles are 2-8 in Mileys last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.


OU Trends


Chi. Cubs
•Under is 7-0 in Cubs last 7 Saturday games.
• Over is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Over is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 interleague games.
• Over is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 vs. American League East.
• Under is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 during game 2 of a series.
• Over is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 interleague road games.
• Under is 9-2 in Cubs last 11 games following a win.
• Under is 13-3 in Cubs last 16 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 8-2-1 in Cubs last 11 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Under is 21-8 in Cubs last 29 road games.
• Over is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 on grass.
• Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 overall.
• Under is 5-2-1 in Cubs last 8 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 7-3 in Cubs last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 7-3 in Cubs last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 9-4-1 in Cubs last 14 interleague road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 11-5 in Cubs last 16 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Arrietas last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 6-1 in Arrietas last 7 road starts.
• Under is 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts on grass.
• Under is 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts overall.
• Under is 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 16-7-1 in Arrietas last 24 starts following a team loss in their previous game.



Baltimore
•Over is 6-0 in Orioles last 6 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 6-0 in Orioles last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 8-0 in Orioles last 8 interleague home games.
• Over is 6-0 in Orioles last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 6-0 in Orioles last 6 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 8-2 in Orioles last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 on grass.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Orioles last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 Saturday games.
• Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 overall.
• Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 7-3 in Orioles last 10 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 9-4-1 in Orioles last 14 home games.
• Over is 9-4 in Orioles last 13 interleague games.
• Over is 36-16 in Orioles last 52 vs. National League Central.
• Over is 15-7-1 in Orioles last 23 games following a loss.
• Under is 4-0 in Mileys last 4 starts overall.


Head to Head


•Cubs are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
• Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.



Umpire Trends - Sam Holbrook


•Road team is 5-0 in Holbrooks last 5 games behind home plate.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Holbrooks last 4 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
• Road team is 4-0 in Holbrooks last 4 interleague games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
• Under is 7-1-1 in Holbrooks last 9 Saturday games behind home plate.
• Orioles are 5-1 in their last 6 games with Holbrook behind home plate.
• Home team is 4-1 in Holbrooks last 5 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
• Home team is 4-1 in Holbrooks last 5 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
• Road team is 5-2 in Holbrooks last 7 interleague games behind home plate.
• Over is 9-4-1 in Holbrooks last 14 interleague games behind home plate.

 

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Trends - Colorado at NY Mets

W/L Trends

Colorado
•Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss.
• Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rockies are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rockies are 5-14 in their last 19 overall.
• Rockies are 5-14 in their last 19 games on grass.
• Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Rockies are 2-10 in their last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Rockies are 2-12 in their last 14 road games.
• Rockies are 0-6 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Rockies are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Rockies are 0-6 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
• Rockies are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Rockies are 2-6 in Chatwoods last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rockies are 1-4 in Chatwoods last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Rockies are 1-4 in Chatwoods last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Rockies are 1-4 in Chatwoods last 5 starts.
• Rockies are 1-4 in Chatwoods last 5 starts on grass.
• Rockies are 1-4 in Chatwoods last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rockies are 0-4 in Chatwoods last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.



NY Mets
•Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League West.
• Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
• Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 Saturday games.
• Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Mets are 16-7 in their last 23 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
• Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass.
• Mets are 7-22 in their last 29 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Mets are 6-0 in Lugos last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Mets are 4-0 in Lugos last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Mets are 6-0 in Lugos last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Mets are 5-1 in Lugos last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Mets are 10-2 in Lugos last 12 starts.
• Mets are 10-2 in Lugos last 12 starts on grass.
• Mets are 4-1 in Lugos last 5 home starts.


OU Trends


Colorado
•Under is 5-0 in Rockies last 5 Saturday games.
• Under is 6-0 in Rockies last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-0 in Rockies last 5 during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 7-1 in Rockies last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Rockies last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 6-1 in Rockies last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Rockies last 8 games following a loss.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Rockies last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 10-2-1 in Rockies last 13 overall.
• Under is 10-2-1 in Rockies last 13 on grass.
• Under is 8-2 in Rockies last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Rockies last 6 road games.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Rockies last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 17-5-1 in Rockies last 23 vs. National League East.
• Under is 4-0-2 in Chatwoods last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Under is 4-0 in Chatwoods last 4 road starts.
• Under is 8-1-3 in Chatwoods last 12 starts on grass.
• Under is 8-1-3 in Chatwoods last 12 starts overall.
• Under is 6-1 in Chatwoods last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Chatwoods last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 7-2-1 in Chatwoods last 10 starts with 8 or more days of rest.
• Under is 7-2 in Chatwoods last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 8-3 in Chatwoods last 11 Saturday starts.
• Under is 5-2 in Chatwoods last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.



NY Mets
•Under is 3-0-2 in Mets last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-0-2 in Mets last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 12-2-3 in Mets last 17 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 3-1-2 in Mets last 6 games following a win.
• Over is 17-6-3 in Mets last 26 vs. National League West.
• Over is 17-6-3 in Mets last 26 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 5-2 in Mets last 7 Saturday games.
• Over is 32-15-5 in Mets last 52 home games.
• Over is 35-17-8 in Mets last 60 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 3-0-1 in Lugos last 4 starts on grass.
• Under is 4-0-1 in Lugos last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0-1 in Lugos last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 3-0-1 in Lugos last 4 starts overall.
• Over is 7-0 in Lugos last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1 in Lugos last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.


Head to Head


•Under is 4-0 in Chatwoods last 4 starts vs. Mets.
• Under is 13-4 in the last 17 meetings in New York.
• Rockies are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
• Under is 13-6 in the last 19 meetings.
• Rockies are 3-12 in the last 15 meetings in New York.



Umpire Trends - Chris Segal


•Over is 4-1 in Segals last 5 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
• Home team is 8-3 in Segals last 11 Saturday games behind home plate.
• Over is 8-3 in Segals last 11 games behind home plate.

 

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Trends - LA Dodgers at Miami

W/L Trends

LA Dodgers
•Dodgers are 10-1 in their last 11 Saturday games.
• Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
• Dodgers are 40-11 in their last 51 overall.
• Dodgers are 40-11 in their last 51 games on grass.
• Dodgers are 39-12 in their last 51 games following a win.
• Dodgers are 30-10 in their last 40 vs. National League East.
• Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Dodgers are 37-15 in their last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Dodgers are 39-16 in their last 55 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Dodgers are 42-18 in their last 60 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Dodgers are 35-16 in their last 51 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Dodgers are 47-23 in their last 70 during game 2 of a series.
• Dodgers are 6-0 in Woods last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Dodgers are 4-0 in Woods last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Dodgers are 6-0 in Woods last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Dodgers are 5-0 in Woods last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Dodgers are 8-0 in Woods last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Dodgers are 10-1 in Woods last 11 starts.
• Dodgers are 10-1 in Woods last 11 starts on grass.
• Dodgers are 4-10 in Woods last 14 road starts.
• Dodgers are 2-6 in Woods last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.



Miami
•Marlins are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. National League West.
• Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
• Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
• Marlins are 14-6 in their last 20 games following a loss.
• Marlins are 7-15 in their last 22 during game 2 of a series.
• Marlins are 13-29 in their last 42 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Marlins are 4-9 in their last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Marlins are 2-6 in their last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games.
• Marlins are 2-8 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Marlins are 4-1 in Urenas last 5 home starts.
• Marlins are 8-2 in Urenas last 10 starts.
• Marlins are 8-2 in Urenas last 10 starts on grass.
• Marlins are 6-2 in Urenas last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Marlins are 5-2 in Urenas last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Marlins are 3-7 in Urenas last 10 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Marlins are 2-5 in Urenas last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.


OU Trends


LA Dodgers
•Over is 3-0-1 in Dodgers last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Under is 4-0-1 in Dodgers last 5 during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 5-1-1 in Dodgers last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Dodgers last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Dodgers last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 19-6-2 in Dodgers last 27 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Dodgers last 5 road games.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Dodgers last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 6-2-2 in Dodgers last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 5-2-2 in Dodgers last 9 overall.
• Under is 5-2-2 in Dodgers last 9 on grass.
• Over is 20-8-4 in Dodgers last 32 vs. National League East.
• Over is 6-1 in Woods last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 6-2 in Woods last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.



Miami
•Under is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 8-2 in Marlins last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 Saturday games.
• Under is 4-1-2 in Marlins last 7 home games.
• Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 vs. National League West.
• Over is 6-2 in Marlins last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Under is 9-3-2 in Marlins last 14 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Marlins last 9 games following a loss.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Marlins last 9 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 9-3 in Marlins last 12 during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Over is 7-3 in Marlins last 10 overall.
• Over is 7-3 in Marlins last 10 on grass.
• Under is 15-7 in Marlins last 22 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Urenas last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Urenas last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1-4 in Urenas last 9 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Urenas last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 4-1 in Urenas last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 3-1-2 in Urenas last 6 starts on grass.
• Under is 3-1-2 in Urenas last 6 starts overall.
• Under is 9-4-1 in Urenas last 14 starts vs. a team with a winning record.


Head to Head


•Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Miami.
• Dodgers are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
• Over is 43-16-6 in the last 65 meetings.



Umpire Trends - Jim Wolf


•Home team is 4-0 in Wolfs last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Miami.
• Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 games with Wolf behind home plate.
• Road team is 4-1 in Wolfs last 5 games behind home plate.
• Road team is 4-1 in Wolfs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
• Over is 9-3 in Wolfs last 12 Saturday games behind home plate.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Wolfs last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Miami.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Wolfs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
• Under is 5-2-1 in Wolfs last 8 games behind home plate vs. Miami.
• Road team is 5-2 in Wolfs last 7 games behind home plate vs. Miami.
• Over is 20-9-2 in Wolfs last 31 games behind home plate.
• Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 games with Wolf behind home plate.

 

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Trends - Minnesota at Houston

W/L Trends

Minnesota
•Twins are 20-6 in their last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Twins are 9-4 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Twins are 22-50 in their last 72 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
• Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Twins are 1-5 in their last 6 road games.
• Twins are 6-2 in Santanas last 8 road starts.
• Twins are 8-20 in Santanas last 28 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Twins are 4-10 in Santanas last 14 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Twins are 3-8 in Santanas last 11 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Twins are 8-22 in Santanas last 30 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Twins are 1-4 in Santanas last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Twins are 1-5 in Santanas last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Twins are 1-5 in Santanas last 6 Saturday starts.
• Twins are 0-4 in Santanas last 4 starts vs. American League West.
• Twins are 0-4 in Santanas last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Houston
•Astros are 10-1 in their last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Astros are 7-1 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 Saturday games.
• Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 home games.
• Astros are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. American League Central.
• Astros are 16-5 in their last 21 during game 2 of a series.
• Astros are 23-9 in their last 32 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 46-18 in their last 64 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Astros are 37-15 in their last 52 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 44-18 in their last 62 games on grass.
• Astros are 7-3 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Astros are 46-20 in their last 66 overall.
• Astros are 27-13 in their last 40 games following a win.
• Astros are 5-2 in Musgroves last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 3-7 in Musgroves last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Astros are 2-7 in Musgroves last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 2-7 in Musgroves last 9 home starts.


OU Trends


Minnesota
•Over is 7-0 in Twins last 7 games following a loss.
• Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 overall.
• Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 road games.
• Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 on grass.
• Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
• Under is 8-3 in Twins last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 8-3 in Twins last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 12-5-1 in Twins last 18 Saturday games.
• Under is 11-5 in Twins last 16 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 65-31-6 in Twins last 102 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 6-0 in Santanas last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 9-2 in Santanas last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 13-3 in Santanas last 16 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 4-1 in Santanas last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Santanas last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 8-3 in Santanas last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 18-7-1 in Santanas last 26 road starts.
• Under is 23-9-1 in Santanas last 33 starts on grass.
• Over is 5-2 in Santanas last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Under is 15-6-1 in Santanas last 22 starts overall.



Houston
•Over is 4-0-1 in Astros last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 6-0 in Astros last 6 on grass.
• Over is 6-0-1 in Astros last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 6-0 in Astros last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-0 in Astros last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 home games.
• Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-0-1 in Astros last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 during game 2 of a series.
• Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 6-1-3 in Astros last 10 vs. American League Central.
• Over is 13-3-1 in Astros last 17 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Over is 4-1 in Astros last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 18-5-4 in Astros last 27 games following a win.
• Under is 7-2-1 in Astros last 10 Saturday games.
• Over is 15-5-1 in Astros last 21 overall.
• Over is 5-2-2 in Astros last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
• Over is 5-1 in Musgroves last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 4-1 in Musgroves last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-2 in Musgroves last 7 starts on grass.
• Over is 5-2 in Musgroves last 7 starts overall.
• Under is 7-3 in Musgroves last 10 home starts.


Head to Head


•Over is 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings in Houston.
• Over is 9-1-2 in the last 12 meetings.
• Twins are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Houston.
• Twins are 0-7 in the last 7 meetings.



Umpire Trends - John Tumpane


•Home team is 6-0 in Tumpanes last 6 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
• Home team is 5-1 in Tumpanes last 6 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
• Road team is 4-1 in Tumpanes last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
• Over is 8-3-1 in Tumpanes last 12 Saturday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 12-5 in Tumpanes last 17 games behind home plate.

 

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Trends - Seattle at Chi. White Sox

W/L Trends

Seattle
•Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
• Mariners are 8-17 in their last 25 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Mariners are 5-16 in their last 21 Saturday games.
• Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
• Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
• Mariners are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Mariners are 25-9 in Hernandezs last 34 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Mariners are 41-20 in Hernandezs last 61 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Mariners are 2-5 in Hernandezs last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Mariners are 1-4 in Hernandezs last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Mariners are 1-5 in Hernandezs last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Mariners are 0-4 in Hernandezs last 4 road starts.
• Mariners are 0-4 in Hernandezs last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.



Chi. White Sox
•White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• White Sox are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. American League West.
• White Sox are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.
• White Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• White Sox are 2-7 in their last 9 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
• White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
• White Sox are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• White Sox are 1-4 in Hollands last 5 home starts.
• White Sox are 0-7 in Hollands last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• White Sox are 0-5 in Hollands last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• White Sox are 0-4 in Hollands last 4 starts.
• White Sox are 0-4 in Hollands last 4 starts on grass.
• White Sox are 0-4 in Hollands last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.


OU Trends


Seattle
•Under is 5-0 in Mariners last 5 games following a win.
• Over is 9-1-1 in Mariners last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 7-1-3 in Mariners last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 road games.
• Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 Saturday games.
• Under is 10-4-2 in Mariners last 16 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 7-3 in Mariners last 10 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 7-3-2 in Mariners last 12 during game 2 of a series.
• Over is 4-0-1 in Hernandezs last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Hernandezs last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 5-1 in Hernandezs last 6 road starts.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Hernandezs last 6 starts on grass.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Hernandezs last 6 starts overall.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Hernandezs last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Under is 5-2 in Hernandezs last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 5-2 in Hernandezs last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 12-5 in Hernandezs last 17 Saturday starts.
• Under is 16-7 in Hernandezs last 23 starts vs. American League Central.
• Under is 15-7-2 in Hernandezs last 24 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 17-8-1 in Hernandezs last 26 starts with 5 days of rest.



Chi. White Sox
•Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 vs. American League West.
• Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 7-2 in White Sox last 9 during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 6-2 in White Sox last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Over is 7-3 in White Sox last 10 overall.
• Over is 7-3 in White Sox last 10 on grass.
• Over is 9-4-1 in White Sox last 14 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 36-17-1 in White Sox last 54 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 7-1-1 in Hollands last 9 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Hollands last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Hollands last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 11-3-1 in Hollands last 15 starts overall.
• Over is 10-3-1 in Hollands last 14 starts on grass.
• Over is 6-2 in Hollands last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Hollands last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Mariners are 4-1 in Hernandezs last 5 starts vs. White Sox.
• Under is 4-1 in Hernandezs last 5 road starts vs. White Sox.
• Mariners are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings when Hernandez faces Holland.
• Mariners are 19-41 in the last 60 meetings.
• Mariners are 3-7 in Hernandezs last 10 road starts vs. White Sox.
• Mariners are 15-43 in the last 58 meetings in Chicago.



Umpire Trends - Victor Carapazza


•Under is 5-0 in Carapazzas last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
• Under is 5-0 in Hernandezs last 5 starts with Carapazza behind home plate.
• Under is 4-0 in Carapazzas last 4 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
• Under is 6-1 in Carapazzas last 7 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.

 

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Trends - Washington at Cincinnati

W/L Trends

Washington
•Nationals are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Nationals are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series.
• Nationals are 6-2 in their last 8 overall.
• Nationals are 9-3 in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Nationals are 6-2 in their last 8 games on grass.
• Nationals are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Nationals are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Nationals are 36-15 in their last 51 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Nationals are 4-0 in Scherzers last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Nationals are 10-2 in Scherzers last 12 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Nationals are 8-2 in Scherzers last 10 Saturday starts.
• Nationals are 18-5 in Scherzers last 23 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Nationals are 24-8 in Scherzers last 32 road starts.
• Nationals are 25-9 in Scherzers last 34 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Nationals are 25-9 in Scherzers last 34 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Nationals are 23-10 in Scherzers last 33 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Nationals are 38-18 in Scherzers last 56 starts.
• Nationals are 38-18 in Scherzers last 56 starts on grass.
• Nationals are 23-11 in Scherzers last 34 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Nationals are 1-4 in Scherzers last 5 starts with 7 or more days of rest.



Cincinnati
•Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
• Reds are 7-1 in their last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Reds are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a loss.
• Reds are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Reds are 7-3 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Reds are 24-50 in their last 74 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Reds are 2-5 in their last 7 Saturday games.
• Reds are 21-55 in their last 76 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Reds are 20-53 in their last 73 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League East.


OU Trends


Washington
•Over is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Nationals last 5 road games.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Nationals last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Nationals last 9 vs. National League Central.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Nationals last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 6-2 in Nationals last 8 during game 2 of a series.
• Over is 13-5 in Nationals last 18 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Over is 15-7-1 in Nationals last 23 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 3-0-2 in Scherzers last 5 starts with 7 or more days of rest.
• Under is 4-1 in Scherzers last 5 Saturday starts.
• Under is 4-1 in Scherzers last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
• Over is 6-2 in Scherzers last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 5-2 in Scherzers last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 7-3 in Scherzers last 10 starts on grass.
• Under is 7-3 in Scherzers last 10 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 7-3 in Scherzers last 10 starts overall.



Cincinnati
•Under is 6-0 in Reds last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 home games.
• Under is 5-0 in Reds last 5 games following a loss.
• Under is 6-0 in Reds last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 6-0-1 in Reds last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 5-0 in Reds last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 9-1-1 in Reds last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 12-3-1 in Reds last 16 overall.
• Under is 12-3-1 in Reds last 16 on grass.
• Over is 17-5 in Reds last 22 Saturday games.
• Over is 6-2 in Reds last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
• Over is 43-20-7 in Reds last 70 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.


Head to Head


•Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Cincinnati.
• Nationals are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
• Over is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings.
• Nationals are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Cincinnati.



Umpire Trends - Jeff Kellogg


•Home team is 4-0 in Kelloggs last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Washington.
• Home team is 4-1 in Kelloggs last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Kelloggs last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Kelloggs last 5 games behind home plate.