GAME: Boston Red Sox (65-49) at New York Yankees (60-53)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 4:05 PM EST
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Red Sox at Yankees
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017
The Boston Red Sox own the best bullpen according to ERA in the major leagues, but it wasn't much help in a loss on Friday. The Red Sox will try to bounce back and push their lead in the American League East when they visit the New York Yankees again on Saturday afternoon.
Boston held a 3-0 lead going into the eighth inning in Friday's series opener before Addison Reed, the latest addition to the relief corps, was charged with four runs without recording an out as the Red Sox bullpen had a 19-inning scoreless streak come to an end and the team went on to suffer a 5-4 loss. Boston's lead over the Yankees in the American League East slimmed to 3 1/2 games with the setback, which ended an eight-game winning streak. The Yankees are pulling out of a funk with wins in four of their last six games and will get plenty of head-to-head chances to make up ground in the East with nine more games against the Red Sox through the first weekend in September. New York will try to knock another game off the deficit on Saturday behind Luis Severino while Boston counters with lefty Drew Pomeranz.
TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1, NESN (Boston), YES (New York)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH Drew Pomeranz (11-4, 3.36 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Luis Severino (9-4, 2.91)
Pomeranz allowed one or no earned runs in six of his last 10 starts and breezed past the Chicago White Sox last Saturday while yielding one run and striking out eight in 6 1/3 innings. The Ole Miss product completed seven innings just once this season but went at least six frames in six of his last seven turns. Pomeranz's worst outing since mid-June came at home against New York on July 14, when he was reached for four runs and six hits in six innings without factoring in the decision.
Severino has been on a roll since the All-Star break, surrendering one or no earned runs in each of his last five starts. The Dominican Republic native struck out at least eight in each of his last three starts and earned the win in four straight. The lone no-decision in the last five outings came at Boston on July 15, when he scattered one run and four hits over seven frames but could not get any early support in a game the Yankees went on to win 4-1.
WALK-OFFS
1. The Yankees placed LHP CC Sabathia (right knee inflammation) on the 10-day DL on Friday and recalled LHP Jordan Montgomery, who is expected to start on Sunday.
2. Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia (knee) sat out his second straight game and could be headed for another DL stint.
3. Boston LF Andrew Benintendi homered among two hits on Friday and is 10-for-18 over the last five games.
PREDICTION: Yankees 4, Red Sox 2
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 4:05 PM EST
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Red Sox at Yankees
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017
The Boston Red Sox own the best bullpen according to ERA in the major leagues, but it wasn't much help in a loss on Friday. The Red Sox will try to bounce back and push their lead in the American League East when they visit the New York Yankees again on Saturday afternoon.
Boston held a 3-0 lead going into the eighth inning in Friday's series opener before Addison Reed, the latest addition to the relief corps, was charged with four runs without recording an out as the Red Sox bullpen had a 19-inning scoreless streak come to an end and the team went on to suffer a 5-4 loss. Boston's lead over the Yankees in the American League East slimmed to 3 1/2 games with the setback, which ended an eight-game winning streak. The Yankees are pulling out of a funk with wins in four of their last six games and will get plenty of head-to-head chances to make up ground in the East with nine more games against the Red Sox through the first weekend in September. New York will try to knock another game off the deficit on Saturday behind Luis Severino while Boston counters with lefty Drew Pomeranz.
TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1, NESN (Boston), YES (New York)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH Drew Pomeranz (11-4, 3.36 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Luis Severino (9-4, 2.91)
Pomeranz allowed one or no earned runs in six of his last 10 starts and breezed past the Chicago White Sox last Saturday while yielding one run and striking out eight in 6 1/3 innings. The Ole Miss product completed seven innings just once this season but went at least six frames in six of his last seven turns. Pomeranz's worst outing since mid-June came at home against New York on July 14, when he was reached for four runs and six hits in six innings without factoring in the decision.
Severino has been on a roll since the All-Star break, surrendering one or no earned runs in each of his last five starts. The Dominican Republic native struck out at least eight in each of his last three starts and earned the win in four straight. The lone no-decision in the last five outings came at Boston on July 15, when he scattered one run and four hits over seven frames but could not get any early support in a game the Yankees went on to win 4-1.
WALK-OFFS
1. The Yankees placed LHP CC Sabathia (right knee inflammation) on the 10-day DL on Friday and recalled LHP Jordan Montgomery, who is expected to start on Sunday.
2. Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia (knee) sat out his second straight game and could be headed for another DL stint.
3. Boston LF Andrew Benintendi homered among two hits on Friday and is 10-for-18 over the last five games.
PREDICTION: Yankees 4, Red Sox 2
Trends - Boston at NY Yankees
W/L Trends
Boston
Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Red Sox are 7-0 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 8-1 in their last 9 overall.
Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 games on grass.
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 16-7 in their last 23 games following a loss.
Red Sox are 5-0 in Pomeranzs last 5 starts vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 6-1 in Pomeranzs last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 13-3 in Pomeranzs last 16 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 8-2 in Pomeranzs last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Red Sox are 6-2 in Pomeranzs last 8 starts.
Red Sox are 5-2 in Pomeranzs last 7 road starts.
Red Sox are 5-2 in Pomeranzs last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
NY Yankees
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Yankees are 7-2 in their last 9 during game 2 of a series.
Yankees are 7-3 in their last 10 home games.
Yankees are 6-21 in their last 27 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Yankees are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 5-0 in Severinos last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 4-0 in Severinos last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Yankees are 6-0 in Severinos last 6 starts.
Yankees are 6-0 in Severinos last 6 starts on grass.
Yankees are 4-0 in Severinos last 4 Saturday starts.
Yankees are 9-1 in Severinos last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 6-1 in Severinos last 7 home starts.
Yankees are 7-2 in Severinos last 9 starts with 5 days of rest.
Yankees are 5-2 in Severinos last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Yankees are 0-4 in Severinos last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 0-4 in Severinos last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
OU Trends
Boston
Under is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 6-2 in Red Sox last 8 Saturday games.
Over is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 7-3 in Red Sox last 10 games following a loss.
Under is 7-3 in Red Sox last 10 vs. American League East.
Over is 4-0 in Pomeranzs last 4 road starts.
Over is 6-1 in Pomeranzs last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 5-1 in Pomeranzs last 6 starts vs. American League East.
Over is 5-2 in Pomeranzs last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in Pomeranzs last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
NY Yankees
Under is 7-0-1 in Yankees last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0-1 in Yankees last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0-2 in Yankees last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1-1 in Yankees last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 7-2-1 in Yankees last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 10-3-2 in Yankees last 15 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Yankees last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 15-5-1 in Yankees last 21 games following a win.
Under is 7-3-1 in Yankees last 11 vs. American League East.
Under is 15-7-2 in Yankees last 24 on grass.
Over is 15-7-1 in Yankees last 23 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 17-8-2 in Yankees last 27 overall.
Over is 7-1 in Severinos last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in Severinos last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Severinos last 5 home starts.
Over is 4-1 in Severinos last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Severinos last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-3 in Severinos last 11 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 11-5 in Severinos last 16 starts on grass.
Head to Head
Under is 5-0 in Severinos last 5 starts vs. Red Sox.
Over is 3-0-1 in Pomeranzs last 4 starts vs. Yankees.
Red Sox are 3-10 in the last 13 meetings.
Red Sox are 1-7 in the last 8 meetings in New York.
W/L Trends
Boston
Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Red Sox are 7-0 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 8-1 in their last 9 overall.
Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 games on grass.
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 16-7 in their last 23 games following a loss.
Red Sox are 5-0 in Pomeranzs last 5 starts vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 6-1 in Pomeranzs last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 13-3 in Pomeranzs last 16 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 8-2 in Pomeranzs last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Red Sox are 6-2 in Pomeranzs last 8 starts.
Red Sox are 5-2 in Pomeranzs last 7 road starts.
Red Sox are 5-2 in Pomeranzs last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
NY Yankees
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Yankees are 7-2 in their last 9 during game 2 of a series.
Yankees are 7-3 in their last 10 home games.
Yankees are 6-21 in their last 27 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Yankees are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 5-0 in Severinos last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 4-0 in Severinos last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Yankees are 6-0 in Severinos last 6 starts.
Yankees are 6-0 in Severinos last 6 starts on grass.
Yankees are 4-0 in Severinos last 4 Saturday starts.
Yankees are 9-1 in Severinos last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 6-1 in Severinos last 7 home starts.
Yankees are 7-2 in Severinos last 9 starts with 5 days of rest.
Yankees are 5-2 in Severinos last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Yankees are 0-4 in Severinos last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 0-4 in Severinos last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
OU Trends
Boston
Under is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 6-2 in Red Sox last 8 Saturday games.
Over is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 7-3 in Red Sox last 10 games following a loss.
Under is 7-3 in Red Sox last 10 vs. American League East.
Over is 4-0 in Pomeranzs last 4 road starts.
Over is 6-1 in Pomeranzs last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 5-1 in Pomeranzs last 6 starts vs. American League East.
Over is 5-2 in Pomeranzs last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in Pomeranzs last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
NY Yankees
Under is 7-0-1 in Yankees last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0-1 in Yankees last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0-2 in Yankees last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1-1 in Yankees last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 7-2-1 in Yankees last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 10-3-2 in Yankees last 15 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Yankees last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 15-5-1 in Yankees last 21 games following a win.
Under is 7-3-1 in Yankees last 11 vs. American League East.
Under is 15-7-2 in Yankees last 24 on grass.
Over is 15-7-1 in Yankees last 23 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 17-8-2 in Yankees last 27 overall.
Over is 7-1 in Severinos last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in Severinos last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Severinos last 5 home starts.
Over is 4-1 in Severinos last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Severinos last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-3 in Severinos last 11 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 11-5 in Severinos last 16 starts on grass.
Head to Head
Under is 5-0 in Severinos last 5 starts vs. Red Sox.
Over is 3-0-1 in Pomeranzs last 4 starts vs. Yankees.
Red Sox are 3-10 in the last 13 meetings.
Red Sox are 1-7 in the last 8 meetings in New York.
GAME: Cleveland Indians (60-52) at Tampa Bay Rays (59-57)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 6:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Indians at Rays
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017
The Tampa Bay Rays appeared ready to make a strong postseason push after beginning August with three straight wins over American League-best Houston, but their fortunes have instead nosedived since returning home. Already guaranteed a losing record on their nine-game homestand, the Rays attempt to break out of their offensive malaise Saturday when they host the third of four games against the Cleveland Indians.
Tampa Bay fell to 2-5 since returning from Houston following Friday's 5-0 setback and has been shut out four times during the homestand while scoring no more than four runs in any game. The Rays also surrendered their slim advantage over Seattle and Minnesota for the second and final wild-card spot in the AL, falling one-half game behind them. Edwin Encarnacion broke open a pitchers' duel in a five-run fifth inning with a solo shot and Carlos Carrasco took a no-hitter into the seventh inning Friday as Cleveland halted a stretch in which it had lost four of five. Jay Bruce went 2-for-4 in his first start since arriving in a trade Thursday from the New York Mets for the Indians, who maintained their 3 1/2-game lead over the Twins in the AL Central.
TV: 6:10 p.m. ET, STO (Cleveland), FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Mike Clevinger (5-4, 4.00 ERA) vs. Rays RH Chris Archer (8-6, 3.80)
Clevinger returns to the rotation after a brief spell in the bullpen and will make his first start since July 31 in Boston, which tagged him for five runs on seven hits and four walks over three innings in a loss. The 26-year-old Florida native began July by allowing a total of one earned run and eight hits over his first 18 innings before surrendering 10 earned runs and 16 hits across his final 7 1/3 frames of the month. Clevinger retired the only batter he faced on May 16 in his only career appearance versus the Rays.
Archer was denied a chance for a second straight win and settled for a no-decision Sunday against Milwaukee despite yielding only a solo home run among the three hits he allowed in six frames. The outing marked a personal-best 15th straight turn in which the two-time All-Star was able to log six innings and the 11th time over that stretch he recorded a quality start. Encarnacion is 8-for-50 with three homers versus Archer, who took the loss in Cleveland on May 15 after getting tagged for six earned runs over five frames.
WALK-OFFS
1. The Indians have scored 418 runs in their 61 wins (6.9 per game) but only 124 runs in their 52 losses (2.4).
2. Tampa Bay 3B Evan Longoria left Friday's contest in the sixth inning with a left thumb contusion.
3. Cleveland 2B Jason Kipnis, who left Thursday night's game early with a tight hamstring, is expected to test it again prior to the start of Saturday's contest.
PREDICTION: Rays 3, Indians 2
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 6:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Indians at Rays
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017
The Tampa Bay Rays appeared ready to make a strong postseason push after beginning August with three straight wins over American League-best Houston, but their fortunes have instead nosedived since returning home. Already guaranteed a losing record on their nine-game homestand, the Rays attempt to break out of their offensive malaise Saturday when they host the third of four games against the Cleveland Indians.
Tampa Bay fell to 2-5 since returning from Houston following Friday's 5-0 setback and has been shut out four times during the homestand while scoring no more than four runs in any game. The Rays also surrendered their slim advantage over Seattle and Minnesota for the second and final wild-card spot in the AL, falling one-half game behind them. Edwin Encarnacion broke open a pitchers' duel in a five-run fifth inning with a solo shot and Carlos Carrasco took a no-hitter into the seventh inning Friday as Cleveland halted a stretch in which it had lost four of five. Jay Bruce went 2-for-4 in his first start since arriving in a trade Thursday from the New York Mets for the Indians, who maintained their 3 1/2-game lead over the Twins in the AL Central.
TV: 6:10 p.m. ET, STO (Cleveland), FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Mike Clevinger (5-4, 4.00 ERA) vs. Rays RH Chris Archer (8-6, 3.80)
Clevinger returns to the rotation after a brief spell in the bullpen and will make his first start since July 31 in Boston, which tagged him for five runs on seven hits and four walks over three innings in a loss. The 26-year-old Florida native began July by allowing a total of one earned run and eight hits over his first 18 innings before surrendering 10 earned runs and 16 hits across his final 7 1/3 frames of the month. Clevinger retired the only batter he faced on May 16 in his only career appearance versus the Rays.
Archer was denied a chance for a second straight win and settled for a no-decision Sunday against Milwaukee despite yielding only a solo home run among the three hits he allowed in six frames. The outing marked a personal-best 15th straight turn in which the two-time All-Star was able to log six innings and the 11th time over that stretch he recorded a quality start. Encarnacion is 8-for-50 with three homers versus Archer, who took the loss in Cleveland on May 15 after getting tagged for six earned runs over five frames.
WALK-OFFS
1. The Indians have scored 418 runs in their 61 wins (6.9 per game) but only 124 runs in their 52 losses (2.4).
2. Tampa Bay 3B Evan Longoria left Friday's contest in the sixth inning with a left thumb contusion.
3. Cleveland 2B Jason Kipnis, who left Thursday night's game early with a tight hamstring, is expected to test it again prior to the start of Saturday's contest.
PREDICTION: Rays 3, Indians 2
Trends - Cleveland at Tampa Bay
W/L Trends
Cleveland
Indians are 8-2 in their last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 10-3 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 9-3 in their last 12 games following a win.
Indians are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Indians are 4-0 in Clevingers last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 5-1 in Clevingers last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
Indians are 3-7 in Clevingers last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Indians are 1-4 in Clevingers last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Indians are 1-5 in Clevingers last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Tampa Bay
Rays are 5-11 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 games on astroturf.
Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 home games.
Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Rays are 3-8 in their last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 4-1 in Archers last 5 home starts.
Rays are 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts on astroturf.
Rays are 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 6-2 in Archers last 8 starts vs. American League Central.
Rays are 5-2 in Archers last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 12-5 in Archers last 17 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Rays are 5-13 in Archers last 18 starts with 5 days of rest.
Rays are 3-8 in Archers last 11 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rays are 7-19 in Archers last 26 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
OU Trends
Cleveland
Under is 4-0 in Indians last 4 overall.
Under is 15-3 in Indians last 18 on astroturf.
Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 13-3-1 in Indians last 17 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Indians last 6 vs. American League East.
Under is 13-4-1 in Indians last 18 Saturday games.
Under is 19-7-3 in Indians last 29 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 37-14-6 in Indians last 57 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 27-11-5 in Indians last 43 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 36-15-5 in Indians last 56 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 44-21-6 in Indians last 71 games following a win.
Under is 6-0 in Clevingers last 6 Saturday starts.
Under is 12-1 in Clevingers last 13 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Clevingers last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Clevingers last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Clevingers last 5 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Clevingers last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 15-5 in Clevingers last 20 starts overall.
Under is 5-2 in Clevingers last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tampa Bay
Under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 3-0-2 in Rays last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 3-0-1 in Rays last 4 vs. American League Central.
Under is 3-0-1 in Rays last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 7-1 in Rays last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-1 in Rays last 8 on astroturf.
Under is 7-1 in Rays last 8 home games.
Under is 6-1 in Rays last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Rays last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Rays last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 7-2-1 in Rays last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rays last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 21-7-1 in Rays last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rays last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 14-5-1 in Rays last 20 games following a loss.
Under is 18-7-2 in Rays last 27 overall.
Under is 18-7-1 in Rays last 26 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Archers last 4 Saturday starts.
Under is 4-0 in Archers last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 6-1 in Archers last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 11-3 in Archers last 14 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 8-3 in Archers last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Archers last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-4-1 in Archers last 14 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Head to Head
Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Tampa Bay.
Indians are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Tampa Bay.
Indians are 12-4 in the last 16 meetings.
Rays are 0-6 in Archers last 6 starts vs. Indians.
Umpire Trends - Phil Cuzzi
Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Cuzzi behind home plate.
Under is 5-1 in Cuzzis last 6 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Over is 4-1 in Cuzzis last 5 games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in Cuzzis last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Road team is 6-2 in Cuzzis last 8 Saturday games behind home plate.
Over is 5-2 in Cuzzis last 7 Saturday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Cuzzis last 7 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
Home team is 7-3 in Cuzzis last 10 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Home team is 37-16 in Cuzzis last 53 games behind home plate.
Under is 9-4-1 in Cuzzis last 14 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
W/L Trends
Cleveland
Indians are 8-2 in their last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 10-3 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 9-3 in their last 12 games following a win.
Indians are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Indians are 4-0 in Clevingers last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 5-1 in Clevingers last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
Indians are 3-7 in Clevingers last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Indians are 1-4 in Clevingers last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Indians are 1-5 in Clevingers last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Tampa Bay
Rays are 5-11 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 games on astroturf.
Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 home games.
Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Rays are 3-8 in their last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 4-1 in Archers last 5 home starts.
Rays are 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts on astroturf.
Rays are 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 6-2 in Archers last 8 starts vs. American League Central.
Rays are 5-2 in Archers last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 12-5 in Archers last 17 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Rays are 5-13 in Archers last 18 starts with 5 days of rest.
Rays are 3-8 in Archers last 11 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rays are 7-19 in Archers last 26 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
OU Trends
Cleveland
Under is 4-0 in Indians last 4 overall.
Under is 15-3 in Indians last 18 on astroturf.
Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 13-3-1 in Indians last 17 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Indians last 6 vs. American League East.
Under is 13-4-1 in Indians last 18 Saturday games.
Under is 19-7-3 in Indians last 29 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 37-14-6 in Indians last 57 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 27-11-5 in Indians last 43 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 36-15-5 in Indians last 56 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 44-21-6 in Indians last 71 games following a win.
Under is 6-0 in Clevingers last 6 Saturday starts.
Under is 12-1 in Clevingers last 13 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Clevingers last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Clevingers last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Clevingers last 5 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Clevingers last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 15-5 in Clevingers last 20 starts overall.
Under is 5-2 in Clevingers last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tampa Bay
Under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 3-0-2 in Rays last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 3-0-1 in Rays last 4 vs. American League Central.
Under is 3-0-1 in Rays last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 7-1 in Rays last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-1 in Rays last 8 on astroturf.
Under is 7-1 in Rays last 8 home games.
Under is 6-1 in Rays last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Rays last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Rays last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 7-2-1 in Rays last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rays last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 21-7-1 in Rays last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rays last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 14-5-1 in Rays last 20 games following a loss.
Under is 18-7-2 in Rays last 27 overall.
Under is 18-7-1 in Rays last 26 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Archers last 4 Saturday starts.
Under is 4-0 in Archers last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 6-1 in Archers last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 11-3 in Archers last 14 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 8-3 in Archers last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Archers last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-4-1 in Archers last 14 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Head to Head
Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Tampa Bay.
Indians are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Tampa Bay.
Indians are 12-4 in the last 16 meetings.
Rays are 0-6 in Archers last 6 starts vs. Indians.
Umpire Trends - Phil Cuzzi
Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Cuzzi behind home plate.
Under is 5-1 in Cuzzis last 6 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Over is 4-1 in Cuzzis last 5 games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in Cuzzis last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Road team is 6-2 in Cuzzis last 8 Saturday games behind home plate.
Over is 5-2 in Cuzzis last 7 Saturday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Cuzzis last 7 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
Home team is 7-3 in Cuzzis last 10 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Home team is 37-16 in Cuzzis last 53 games behind home plate.
Under is 9-4-1 in Cuzzis last 14 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
GAME: Minnesota Twins (57-56) at Detroit Tigers (52-62)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 6:10 PM EST
WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Twins at Tigers
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017
The Minnesota Twins are determined to stay in the race in the American League Central and are on a roll with wins in six straight. The Twins will try to keep the pressure on the first-place Cleveland Indians and keep the Tigers thinking about the future when they visit Detroit for the second of a three-game series on Saturday.
Minnesota climbed two games over .500 (58-56) with Friday's 9-4 win in the series opener and stayed within 3 1/2 games of the first-place Indians while remaining in the thick of the AL wild card race. The Twins are allowing an average of 3.2 runs during the winning streak and leaned heavily in the series opener on the bullpen, which responded by allowing one run and four hits in 4 1/3 innings in relief of ineffective starter Kyle Gibson. Minnesota will try to give the relief corps a little more rest on Saturday, when Jose Berrios takes the mound opposite Tigers veteran Jordan Zimmermann. Detroit (52-63) dropped 11 games under .500 with Friday's setback and has lost six of its last seven while allowing an average of seven runs in those losses.
TV: 6:10 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), FSN Detroit
PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Jose Berrios (10-5, 3.86 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Jordan Zimmermann (7-9, 5.27)
Berrios wasn't particularly sharp in his last outing but still managed to earn the win despite allowing five runs and six hits in five innings against Texas. The 23-year-old Puerto Rico native is trying to find some consistency in the second half and held San Diego to one run over seven innings in his previous turn. Berrios made two starts against Detroit last season and was ripped for a total of 13 runs - 12 earned - and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Zimmermann went seven innings in each of his last three starts but took the loss last time out while surrendering three runs and five hits at Pittsburgh. The Wisconsin native issued three walks against the Pirates after not yielding a free pass in either of his previous two turns. Zimmermann was not nearly as strong at Minnesota on July 22, when he was ripped for five runs on nine hits and four walks in 3 2/3 innings.
WALK-OFFS
1. Tigers 2B Ian Kinsler was reportedly claimed off revocable waivers but is unlikely to be dealt.
2. Minnesota SS Jorge Polanco recorded multiple hits in each of the last five games and is 12-for-19 in that span.
3. Detroit 3B Nick Castellanos is 7-for-13 in the last three games after going 2-for-25 over the previous seven.
PREDICTION: Twins 6, Tigers 4
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 6:10 PM EST
WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Twins at Tigers
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017
The Minnesota Twins are determined to stay in the race in the American League Central and are on a roll with wins in six straight. The Twins will try to keep the pressure on the first-place Cleveland Indians and keep the Tigers thinking about the future when they visit Detroit for the second of a three-game series on Saturday.
Minnesota climbed two games over .500 (58-56) with Friday's 9-4 win in the series opener and stayed within 3 1/2 games of the first-place Indians while remaining in the thick of the AL wild card race. The Twins are allowing an average of 3.2 runs during the winning streak and leaned heavily in the series opener on the bullpen, which responded by allowing one run and four hits in 4 1/3 innings in relief of ineffective starter Kyle Gibson. Minnesota will try to give the relief corps a little more rest on Saturday, when Jose Berrios takes the mound opposite Tigers veteran Jordan Zimmermann. Detroit (52-63) dropped 11 games under .500 with Friday's setback and has lost six of its last seven while allowing an average of seven runs in those losses.
TV: 6:10 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), FSN Detroit
PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Jose Berrios (10-5, 3.86 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Jordan Zimmermann (7-9, 5.27)
Berrios wasn't particularly sharp in his last outing but still managed to earn the win despite allowing five runs and six hits in five innings against Texas. The 23-year-old Puerto Rico native is trying to find some consistency in the second half and held San Diego to one run over seven innings in his previous turn. Berrios made two starts against Detroit last season and was ripped for a total of 13 runs - 12 earned - and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Zimmermann went seven innings in each of his last three starts but took the loss last time out while surrendering three runs and five hits at Pittsburgh. The Wisconsin native issued three walks against the Pirates after not yielding a free pass in either of his previous two turns. Zimmermann was not nearly as strong at Minnesota on July 22, when he was ripped for five runs on nine hits and four walks in 3 2/3 innings.
WALK-OFFS
1. Tigers 2B Ian Kinsler was reportedly claimed off revocable waivers but is unlikely to be dealt.
2. Minnesota SS Jorge Polanco recorded multiple hits in each of the last five games and is 12-for-19 in that span.
3. Detroit 3B Nick Castellanos is 7-for-13 in the last three games after going 2-for-25 over the previous seven.
PREDICTION: Twins 6, Tigers 4
Trends - Minnesota at Detroit
W/L Trends
Minnesota
Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 road games.
Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a win.
Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 6-0 in their last 6 overall.
Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Twins are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 6-0 in their last 6 games on grass.
Twins are 7-0 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Twins are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Twins are 7-1 in Berrios' last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 2-7 in Berrios' last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 2-8 in Berrios' last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 0-5 in Berrios' last 5 road starts.
Detroit
Tigers are 26-12 in their last 38 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Tigers are 3-7 in their last 10 Saturday games.
Tigers are 2-7 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 1-6 in their last 7 overall.
Tigers are 1-6 in their last 7 games on grass.
Tigers are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. American League Central.
Tigers are 3-7 in Zimmermanns last 10 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 2-5 in Zimmermanns last 7 Saturday starts.
Tigers are 2-5 in Zimmermanns last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 3-8 in Zimmermanns last 11 starts vs. American League Central.
Tigers are 3-8 in Zimmermanns last 11 starts.
Tigers are 3-8 in Zimmermanns last 11 starts on grass.
Tigers are 3-9 in Zimmermanns last 12 starts with 4 days of rest.
Tigers are 2-8 in Zimmermanns last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Tigers are 1-4 in Zimmermanns last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-6 in Zimmermanns last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-7 in Zimmermanns last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 0-4 in Zimmermanns last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
OU Trends
Minnesota
Under is 21-5-2 in Twins last 28 games following a win.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Twins last 5 Saturday games.
Over is 6-2 in Twins last 8 vs. American League Central.
Over is 3-1-2 in Twins last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 38-17-6 in Twins last 61 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 57-28-3 in Twins last 88 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0-2 in Berrios' last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 3-1-1 in Berrios' last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-3 in Berrios' last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 6-2-1 in Berrios' last 9 road starts.
Over is 8-3-2 in Berrios' last 13 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 13-5-2 in Berrios' last 20 starts on grass.
Under is 13-5-2 in Berrios' last 20 starts overall.
Under is 5-2 in Berrios' last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Detroit
Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 home games.
Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 34-16-3 in Tigers last 53 vs. American League Central.
Over is 12-2 in Zimmermanns last 14 starts vs. American League Central.
Over is 12-3-1 in Zimmermanns last 16 home starts.
Over is 3-1-1 in Zimmermanns last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2-1 in Zimmermanns last 9 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3-1 in Zimmermanns last 11 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 21-10-2 in Zimmermanns last 33 starts overall.
Head to Head
Over is 6-1-1 in the last 8 meetings.
Under is 8-3-2 in the last 13 meetings in Detroit.
Twins are 8-21 in the last 29 meetings.
Umpire Trends - Brian O'Nora
Home team is 4-0 in O'Noras last 4 games behind home plate.
Under is 4-0 in O'Noras last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Twins are 5-0 in their last 5 Saturday games with O'Nora behind home plate.
Road team is 8-1 in O'Noras last 9 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Over is 4-1 in O'Noras last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in O'Noras last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Under is 12-3-1 in O'Noras last 16 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Under is 10-4-1 in O'Noras last 15 games behind home plate.
W/L Trends
Minnesota
Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 road games.
Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a win.
Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 6-0 in their last 6 overall.
Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Twins are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 6-0 in their last 6 games on grass.
Twins are 7-0 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Twins are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Twins are 7-1 in Berrios' last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 2-7 in Berrios' last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 2-8 in Berrios' last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 0-5 in Berrios' last 5 road starts.
Detroit
Tigers are 26-12 in their last 38 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Tigers are 3-7 in their last 10 Saturday games.
Tigers are 2-7 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 1-6 in their last 7 overall.
Tigers are 1-6 in their last 7 games on grass.
Tigers are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. American League Central.
Tigers are 3-7 in Zimmermanns last 10 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 2-5 in Zimmermanns last 7 Saturday starts.
Tigers are 2-5 in Zimmermanns last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 3-8 in Zimmermanns last 11 starts vs. American League Central.
Tigers are 3-8 in Zimmermanns last 11 starts.
Tigers are 3-8 in Zimmermanns last 11 starts on grass.
Tigers are 3-9 in Zimmermanns last 12 starts with 4 days of rest.
Tigers are 2-8 in Zimmermanns last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Tigers are 1-4 in Zimmermanns last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-6 in Zimmermanns last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-7 in Zimmermanns last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 0-4 in Zimmermanns last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
OU Trends
Minnesota
Under is 21-5-2 in Twins last 28 games following a win.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Twins last 5 Saturday games.
Over is 6-2 in Twins last 8 vs. American League Central.
Over is 3-1-2 in Twins last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 38-17-6 in Twins last 61 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 57-28-3 in Twins last 88 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0-2 in Berrios' last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 3-1-1 in Berrios' last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-3 in Berrios' last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 6-2-1 in Berrios' last 9 road starts.
Over is 8-3-2 in Berrios' last 13 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 13-5-2 in Berrios' last 20 starts on grass.
Under is 13-5-2 in Berrios' last 20 starts overall.
Under is 5-2 in Berrios' last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Detroit
Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 home games.
Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 34-16-3 in Tigers last 53 vs. American League Central.
Over is 12-2 in Zimmermanns last 14 starts vs. American League Central.
Over is 12-3-1 in Zimmermanns last 16 home starts.
Over is 3-1-1 in Zimmermanns last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2-1 in Zimmermanns last 9 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3-1 in Zimmermanns last 11 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 21-10-2 in Zimmermanns last 33 starts overall.
Head to Head
Over is 6-1-1 in the last 8 meetings.
Under is 8-3-2 in the last 13 meetings in Detroit.
Twins are 8-21 in the last 29 meetings.
Umpire Trends - Brian O'Nora
Home team is 4-0 in O'Noras last 4 games behind home plate.
Under is 4-0 in O'Noras last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Twins are 5-0 in their last 5 Saturday games with O'Nora behind home plate.
Road team is 8-1 in O'Noras last 9 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Over is 4-1 in O'Noras last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in O'Noras last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Under is 12-3-1 in O'Noras last 16 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Under is 10-4-1 in O'Noras last 15 games behind home plate.
GAME: San Francisco Giants (46-70) at Washington Nationals (68-45)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Giants at Nationals
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017
The San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals renew acquaintances on Saturday for the first time since reliever Hunter Strickland drilled superstar Bryce Harper in the hip with a 98-mph fastball that sparked a brawl in late May. While both insist that they've moved on from the skirmish, there's a chance the two will square off in a more traditional sense in Saturday's opener of a rain-delayed three-game series at Nationals Park, which will conclude with a doubleheader Sunday after Friday's game was postponed.
Harper ripped an RBI double in Thursday's 3-2 victory over Miami, giving Washington four wins in its last five games and pushing its lead in the National League East to a staggering season-high 15 games over the second-place Marlins - a number that fell to 14 1/2 when Miami won on Friday. The 2015 NL MVP is 10-for-28 with two homers, seven RBIs and six runs scored in his last seven contests, but went 0-for-8 with four strikeouts during Washington's three-game sweep of San Francisco. Giants outfielder Jarrett Parker didn't play in that series, but enters Friday's tilt with eight RBIs during his six-game hitting streak. The 28-year-old Virginia native had a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning on Wednesday, leading San Francisco to its fourth win in five outings with a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, NBCSN Bay Area (San Francisco), MASN (Washington)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Chris Stratton (0-2, 6.63 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Edwin Jackson (2-2, 4.34)
Stratton was reinstated from the disabled list and notched his second straight no-decision while making his second career major league start on Saturday against Arizona. The 26-year-old, who replaced veteran Matt Cain in the rotation, allowed three runs on five hits in as many innings. Stratton saw his pitch count elevate due in large part to the four walks he surrendered, bringing his total to 10 in his last three outings.
Jackson got the nod last Saturday in place of Gio Gonzalez (paternity list), overcoming a four-run first inning to work four more clean frames in a 7-4 setback at the Chicago Cubs. "I couldn’t get the ball down in the first inning. I had a couple balls hit that were up in the zone," the 33-year-old said. Jackson fell to 2-2 with a 3.75 ERA in his last four starts.
WALK-OFFS
1. Washington RHP Ryan Madson has been downright impressive since being acquired from Oakland, scattering four hits and recording 12 strikeouts over eight scoreless innings.
2. San Francisco relievers surrendered two earned runs in their last 22 2/3 innings.
3. Seventeen of Nationals CF Brian Goodwin's 24 hits since July 17 have gone for extra bases.
PREDICTION: Nationals 7, Giants 2
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Giants at Nationals
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017
The San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals renew acquaintances on Saturday for the first time since reliever Hunter Strickland drilled superstar Bryce Harper in the hip with a 98-mph fastball that sparked a brawl in late May. While both insist that they've moved on from the skirmish, there's a chance the two will square off in a more traditional sense in Saturday's opener of a rain-delayed three-game series at Nationals Park, which will conclude with a doubleheader Sunday after Friday's game was postponed.
Harper ripped an RBI double in Thursday's 3-2 victory over Miami, giving Washington four wins in its last five games and pushing its lead in the National League East to a staggering season-high 15 games over the second-place Marlins - a number that fell to 14 1/2 when Miami won on Friday. The 2015 NL MVP is 10-for-28 with two homers, seven RBIs and six runs scored in his last seven contests, but went 0-for-8 with four strikeouts during Washington's three-game sweep of San Francisco. Giants outfielder Jarrett Parker didn't play in that series, but enters Friday's tilt with eight RBIs during his six-game hitting streak. The 28-year-old Virginia native had a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning on Wednesday, leading San Francisco to its fourth win in five outings with a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, NBCSN Bay Area (San Francisco), MASN (Washington)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Chris Stratton (0-2, 6.63 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Edwin Jackson (2-2, 4.34)
Stratton was reinstated from the disabled list and notched his second straight no-decision while making his second career major league start on Saturday against Arizona. The 26-year-old, who replaced veteran Matt Cain in the rotation, allowed three runs on five hits in as many innings. Stratton saw his pitch count elevate due in large part to the four walks he surrendered, bringing his total to 10 in his last three outings.
Jackson got the nod last Saturday in place of Gio Gonzalez (paternity list), overcoming a four-run first inning to work four more clean frames in a 7-4 setback at the Chicago Cubs. "I couldn’t get the ball down in the first inning. I had a couple balls hit that were up in the zone," the 33-year-old said. Jackson fell to 2-2 with a 3.75 ERA in his last four starts.
WALK-OFFS
1. Washington RHP Ryan Madson has been downright impressive since being acquired from Oakland, scattering four hits and recording 12 strikeouts over eight scoreless innings.
2. San Francisco relievers surrendered two earned runs in their last 22 2/3 innings.
3. Seventeen of Nationals CF Brian Goodwin's 24 hits since July 17 have gone for extra bases.
PREDICTION: Nationals 7, Giants 2
Trends - San Francisco at Washington
W/L Trends
San Francisco
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Giants are 19-40 in their last 59 road games.
Giants are 3-7 in their last 10 Saturday games.
Giants are 11-27 in their last 38 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Giants are 8-20 in their last 28 vs. National League East.
Giants are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Giants are 5-16 in their last 21 during game 1 of a series.
Giants are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Washington
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Nationals are 15-6 in their last 21 vs. National League West.
Nationals are 4-1 in Jacksons last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Nationals are 3-7 in Jacksons last 10 starts.
Nationals are 3-7 in Jacksons last 10 starts on grass.
Nationals are 4-10 in Jacksons last 14 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 1-4 in Jacksons last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 1-4 in Jacksons last 5 Saturday starts.
Nationals are 1-5 in Jacksons last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Nationals are 0-5 in Jacksons last 5 starts with 6 days of rest.
OU Trends
San Francisco
Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 Saturday games.
Over is 4-1-3 in Giants last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 overall.
Over is 6-2 in Giants last 8 road games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 on grass.
Over is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Giants last 7 vs. National League East.
Over is 11-5-3 in Giants last 19 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Washington
Under is 10-1-1 in Nationals last 12 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 9-2-1 in Nationals last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 13-3-1 in Nationals last 17 vs. National League West.
Over is 27-9-2 in Nationals last 38 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 6-2 in Nationals last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 8-2 in Jacksons last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Jacksons last 6 home starts.
Over is 4-1 in Jacksons last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 3-1-1 in Jacksons last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Head to Head
Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings in Washington.
Under is 16-4-1 in the last 21 meetings.
Giants are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Washington.
Giants are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.
Umpire Trends - Ryan Blakney
Road team is 5-0 in Blakneys last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
Under is 5-0 in Blakneys last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
Nationals are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Blakney behind home plate.
Home team is 5-1 in Blakneys last 6 games behind home plate.
Under is 33-16-3 in Blakneys last 52 games behind home plate.
W/L Trends
San Francisco
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Giants are 19-40 in their last 59 road games.
Giants are 3-7 in their last 10 Saturday games.
Giants are 11-27 in their last 38 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Giants are 8-20 in their last 28 vs. National League East.
Giants are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Giants are 5-16 in their last 21 during game 1 of a series.
Giants are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Washington
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Nationals are 15-6 in their last 21 vs. National League West.
Nationals are 4-1 in Jacksons last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Nationals are 3-7 in Jacksons last 10 starts.
Nationals are 3-7 in Jacksons last 10 starts on grass.
Nationals are 4-10 in Jacksons last 14 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 1-4 in Jacksons last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 1-4 in Jacksons last 5 Saturday starts.
Nationals are 1-5 in Jacksons last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Nationals are 0-5 in Jacksons last 5 starts with 6 days of rest.
OU Trends
San Francisco
Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 Saturday games.
Over is 4-1-3 in Giants last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 overall.
Over is 6-2 in Giants last 8 road games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 on grass.
Over is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Giants last 7 vs. National League East.
Over is 11-5-3 in Giants last 19 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Washington
Under is 10-1-1 in Nationals last 12 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 9-2-1 in Nationals last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 13-3-1 in Nationals last 17 vs. National League West.
Over is 27-9-2 in Nationals last 38 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 6-2 in Nationals last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 8-2 in Jacksons last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Jacksons last 6 home starts.
Over is 4-1 in Jacksons last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 3-1-1 in Jacksons last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Head to Head
Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings in Washington.
Under is 16-4-1 in the last 21 meetings.
Giants are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Washington.
Giants are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.
Umpire Trends - Ryan Blakney
Road team is 5-0 in Blakneys last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
Under is 5-0 in Blakneys last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
Nationals are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Blakney behind home plate.
Home team is 5-1 in Blakneys last 6 games behind home plate.
Under is 33-16-3 in Blakneys last 52 games behind home plate.
GAME: New York Mets (51-61) at Philadelphia Phillies (42-70)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Mets at Phillies
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017
Since trading away their top power hitter the New York Mets have had an offensive breakthrough, something they will try to maintain Saturday in the third of four games at the Philadelphia Phillies. Right fielder Jay Bruce, who led the Mets with 29 home runs, was shipped to Cleveland earlier in the week as New York struggled for consistent offense while wrapping up a homestand, but the club has erupted for 17 runs while taking the first two games in Philadelphia.
Yoenis Cespedes drove in four runs, Michael Conforto homered for the fourth time in six games and rookie shortstop Amed Rosario had his first career blast to break a tie in the ninth inning and lift the Mets to a 7-6 win Friday. New York improved to 33-15 at Citizens Bank Park since the start of the 2015 season, which includes wins in all five meetings at Philadelphia this year. Phillies prospect Rhys Hoskins is 0-for-6 with three strikeouts and two walks in two games since being called up from the minors, while Mets prospect Dominic Smith was 1-for-3 in his major-league debut Friday. Aaron Nola has found a nice groove for Philadelphia and will get the start Saturday opposite left-hander Steven Matz.
TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, WPIX (New York), NBC 10 (Philadelphia)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets LH Steven Matz (2-5, 5.77 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Aaron Nola (8-7, 3.12)
Matz's slump continued in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, when he was reached for five runs and six hits in 5 1/3 innings. That performance left the 26-year-old at 0-4 with an ERA of 11.03 over a span of six starts, all of which came after he spun seven scoreless frames in back-to-back road outings. While he has faced other National League East foes Atlanta, Miami and Washington a combined 15 times, Matz has never pitched against the Phillies.
Nola is 5-2 with a 1.76 ERA over his last nine starts, allowing two runs or fewer each time. He has recorded at least seven strikeouts in eight of those nine outings, including seven more over as many frames in a no-decision at Colorado on Sunday. The 24-year-old has given up 10 runs in nine innings over two career meetings with the Mets.
WALK-OFFS
1. Phillies CF Odubel Herrera finished 2-for-4 on Friday and has hit safely in a career-high 14 straight games.
2. Philadelphia RH Vince Velasquez (finger) was placed on the 10-day disabled list and IF/OF Ty Kelly was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
3. Cespedes has nine home runs in 17 career games at Citizens Bank Park.
PREDICTION: Phillies 5, Mets 4
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Mets at Phillies
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017
Since trading away their top power hitter the New York Mets have had an offensive breakthrough, something they will try to maintain Saturday in the third of four games at the Philadelphia Phillies. Right fielder Jay Bruce, who led the Mets with 29 home runs, was shipped to Cleveland earlier in the week as New York struggled for consistent offense while wrapping up a homestand, but the club has erupted for 17 runs while taking the first two games in Philadelphia.
Yoenis Cespedes drove in four runs, Michael Conforto homered for the fourth time in six games and rookie shortstop Amed Rosario had his first career blast to break a tie in the ninth inning and lift the Mets to a 7-6 win Friday. New York improved to 33-15 at Citizens Bank Park since the start of the 2015 season, which includes wins in all five meetings at Philadelphia this year. Phillies prospect Rhys Hoskins is 0-for-6 with three strikeouts and two walks in two games since being called up from the minors, while Mets prospect Dominic Smith was 1-for-3 in his major-league debut Friday. Aaron Nola has found a nice groove for Philadelphia and will get the start Saturday opposite left-hander Steven Matz.
TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, WPIX (New York), NBC 10 (Philadelphia)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets LH Steven Matz (2-5, 5.77 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Aaron Nola (8-7, 3.12)
Matz's slump continued in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, when he was reached for five runs and six hits in 5 1/3 innings. That performance left the 26-year-old at 0-4 with an ERA of 11.03 over a span of six starts, all of which came after he spun seven scoreless frames in back-to-back road outings. While he has faced other National League East foes Atlanta, Miami and Washington a combined 15 times, Matz has never pitched against the Phillies.
Nola is 5-2 with a 1.76 ERA over his last nine starts, allowing two runs or fewer each time. He has recorded at least seven strikeouts in eight of those nine outings, including seven more over as many frames in a no-decision at Colorado on Sunday. The 24-year-old has given up 10 runs in nine innings over two career meetings with the Mets.
WALK-OFFS
1. Phillies CF Odubel Herrera finished 2-for-4 on Friday and has hit safely in a career-high 14 straight games.
2. Philadelphia RH Vince Velasquez (finger) was placed on the 10-day disabled list and IF/OF Ty Kelly was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
3. Cespedes has nine home runs in 17 career games at Citizens Bank Park.
PREDICTION: Phillies 5, Mets 4
Trends - NY Mets at Philadelphia
W/L Trends
NY Mets
Mets are 8-1 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Mets are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Mets are 4-9 in their last 13 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 7-21 in their last 28 during game 3 of a series.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 2-6 in Matzs last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 1-5 in Matzs last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 1-5 in Matzs last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 1-5 in Matzs last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Mets are 1-6 in Matzs last 7 starts.
Mets are 1-6 in Matzs last 7 starts on grass.
Mets are 0-4 in Matzs last 4 road starts.
Mets are 0-4 in Matzs last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Mets are 0-4 in Matzs last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
Mets are 0-4 in Matzs last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Philadelphia
Phillies are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Phillies are 8-2 in their last 10 vs. National League East.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 home games.
Phillies are 16-35 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 20-44 in their last 64 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 3-7 in their last 10 overall.
Phillies are 3-7 in their last 10 games on grass.
Phillies are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 16-42 in their last 58 games following a loss.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Phillies are 1-8 in their last 9 Saturday games.
Phillies are 5-1 in Nolas last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Phillies are 4-1 in Nolas last 5 home starts.
Phillies are 6-2 in Nolas last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 5-2 in Nolas last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 1-5 in Nolas last 6 Saturday starts.
OU Trends
NY Mets
Over is 4-0 in Mets last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 15-4-2 in Mets last 21 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 19-9-3 in Mets last 31 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 21-10-5 in Mets last 36 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 33-16-5 in Mets last 54 road games.
Under is 5-0 in Matzs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Matzs last 7 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 4-1 in Matzs last 5 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Matzs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Philadelphia
Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 8-2-3 in Phillies last 13 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Phillies last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 17-6-4 in Phillies last 27 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 16-6-5 in Phillies last 27 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 home games.
Under is 5-2-1 in Phillies last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 9-4-1 in Phillies last 14 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 9-4-1 in Phillies last 14 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 13-6-3 in Phillies last 22 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 30-14-7 in Phillies last 51 games following a loss.
Under is 4-0-1 in Nolas last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 3-0-1 in Nolas last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Nolas last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Nolas last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-0-1 in Nolas last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Nolas last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 5-1-1 in Nolas last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1-1 in Nolas last 7 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Nolas last 5 home starts.
Over is 7-2 in Nolas last 9 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Nolas last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Head to Head
Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Philadelphia.
Mets are 39-14 in the last 53 meetings in Philadelphia.
Mets are 44-18 in the last 62 meetings.
Over is 76-36-5 in the last 117 meetings.
Umpire Trends - Cory Blaser
Under is 6-1 in Blasers last 7 games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Blasers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
Home team is 8-3 in Blasers last 11 Saturday games behind home plate.
Phillies are 2-5 in their last 7 games with Blaser behind home plate.
W/L Trends
NY Mets
Mets are 8-1 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Mets are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Mets are 4-9 in their last 13 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 7-21 in their last 28 during game 3 of a series.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 2-6 in Matzs last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 1-5 in Matzs last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 1-5 in Matzs last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 1-5 in Matzs last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Mets are 1-6 in Matzs last 7 starts.
Mets are 1-6 in Matzs last 7 starts on grass.
Mets are 0-4 in Matzs last 4 road starts.
Mets are 0-4 in Matzs last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Mets are 0-4 in Matzs last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
Mets are 0-4 in Matzs last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Philadelphia
Phillies are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Phillies are 8-2 in their last 10 vs. National League East.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 home games.
Phillies are 16-35 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 20-44 in their last 64 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 3-7 in their last 10 overall.
Phillies are 3-7 in their last 10 games on grass.
Phillies are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 16-42 in their last 58 games following a loss.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Phillies are 1-8 in their last 9 Saturday games.
Phillies are 5-1 in Nolas last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Phillies are 4-1 in Nolas last 5 home starts.
Phillies are 6-2 in Nolas last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 5-2 in Nolas last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 1-5 in Nolas last 6 Saturday starts.
OU Trends
NY Mets
Over is 4-0 in Mets last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 15-4-2 in Mets last 21 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 19-9-3 in Mets last 31 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 21-10-5 in Mets last 36 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 33-16-5 in Mets last 54 road games.
Under is 5-0 in Matzs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Matzs last 7 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 4-1 in Matzs last 5 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Matzs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Philadelphia
Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 8-2-3 in Phillies last 13 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Phillies last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 17-6-4 in Phillies last 27 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 16-6-5 in Phillies last 27 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 home games.
Under is 5-2-1 in Phillies last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 9-4-1 in Phillies last 14 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 9-4-1 in Phillies last 14 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 13-6-3 in Phillies last 22 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 30-14-7 in Phillies last 51 games following a loss.
Under is 4-0-1 in Nolas last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 3-0-1 in Nolas last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Nolas last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Nolas last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-0-1 in Nolas last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Nolas last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 5-1-1 in Nolas last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1-1 in Nolas last 7 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Nolas last 5 home starts.
Over is 7-2 in Nolas last 9 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Nolas last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Head to Head
Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Philadelphia.
Mets are 39-14 in the last 53 meetings in Philadelphia.
Mets are 44-18 in the last 62 meetings.
Over is 76-36-5 in the last 117 meetings.
Umpire Trends - Cory Blaser
Under is 6-1 in Blasers last 7 games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Blasers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
Home team is 8-3 in Blasers last 11 Saturday games behind home plate.
Phillies are 2-5 in their last 7 games with Blaser behind home plate.
GAME: Cincinnati Reds (48-67) at Milwaukee Brewers (59-58)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Reds at Brewers
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017
The Milwaukee Brewers are in full free-fall mode and look to halt a six-game losing streak when they host the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game set. Milwaukee fell behind by eight runs in Friday's series opener before suffering an 11-10 loss to drop to .500 on the campaign.
Milwaukee has lost 18 of its last 25 games, and its slump has seen it drop to three games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs in the four-team National League Central race. Eric Thames continued his domination of the Reds as he smacked his 26th homer of the season in the opener - nine of which have come against Cincinnati. Eugenio Suarez reached base five times (three singles, two walks) on Friday while Zack Cozart (3-for-5, homer, walk) and Joey Votto (one hit, three walks) each reached base four times. Votto is 23-for-49 with four homers, 14 RBIs and 19 walks during his 16-game hitting streak.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Scott Feldman (7-7, 4.34 ERA) vs. Brewers LH Brent Suter (2-2, 3.31)
Feldman is coming off the disabled list to make his first start since injuring his right knee on July 17. The 34-year-old, who is 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA in two starts versus Milwaukee this season, departed the mid-July contest against Washington after one inning due to soreness and is thrilled to be back on the mound. "It's been pretty annoying being on the DL, as is usually the case. I'm just happy to get back out there," Feldman, who has a career record of 2-3 with a 4.06 ERA in six outings against the Brewers, told reporters.
Suter settled for a no-decision against Minnesota in his last start, when he gave up three runs and five hits over four innings. The 27-year-old is 0-1 with a 7.71 ERA in two shaky starts after being superb last month, when he went 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA in five turns. Suter is making his first career start versus the Reds but has worked 4 1/3 scoreless innings in four relief appearances against them.
WALK-OFFS
1. Milwaukee LF Ryan Braun went 2-for-5 in the opener for his sixth straight multi-hit performance and is 14-for-26 during that stretch.
2. Cincinnati CF Billy Hamilton stole three bases in the opener and is two shy of his fourth straight 50-steal season.
3. Thames recorded three hits on Friday to break out of a 2-for-23 funk.
PREDICTION: Brewers 6, Reds 5
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Reds at Brewers
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017
The Milwaukee Brewers are in full free-fall mode and look to halt a six-game losing streak when they host the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game set. Milwaukee fell behind by eight runs in Friday's series opener before suffering an 11-10 loss to drop to .500 on the campaign.
Milwaukee has lost 18 of its last 25 games, and its slump has seen it drop to three games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs in the four-team National League Central race. Eric Thames continued his domination of the Reds as he smacked his 26th homer of the season in the opener - nine of which have come against Cincinnati. Eugenio Suarez reached base five times (three singles, two walks) on Friday while Zack Cozart (3-for-5, homer, walk) and Joey Votto (one hit, three walks) each reached base four times. Votto is 23-for-49 with four homers, 14 RBIs and 19 walks during his 16-game hitting streak.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Scott Feldman (7-7, 4.34 ERA) vs. Brewers LH Brent Suter (2-2, 3.31)
Feldman is coming off the disabled list to make his first start since injuring his right knee on July 17. The 34-year-old, who is 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA in two starts versus Milwaukee this season, departed the mid-July contest against Washington after one inning due to soreness and is thrilled to be back on the mound. "It's been pretty annoying being on the DL, as is usually the case. I'm just happy to get back out there," Feldman, who has a career record of 2-3 with a 4.06 ERA in six outings against the Brewers, told reporters.
Suter settled for a no-decision against Minnesota in his last start, when he gave up three runs and five hits over four innings. The 27-year-old is 0-1 with a 7.71 ERA in two shaky starts after being superb last month, when he went 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA in five turns. Suter is making his first career start versus the Reds but has worked 4 1/3 scoreless innings in four relief appearances against them.
WALK-OFFS
1. Milwaukee LF Ryan Braun went 2-for-5 in the opener for his sixth straight multi-hit performance and is 14-for-26 during that stretch.
2. Cincinnati CF Billy Hamilton stole three bases in the opener and is two shy of his fourth straight 50-steal season.
3. Thames recorded three hits on Friday to break out of a 2-for-23 funk.
PREDICTION: Brewers 6, Reds 5
Trends - Cincinnati at Milwaukee
W/L Trends
Cincinnati
Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Reds are 7-15 in their last 22 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 16-35 in their last 51 road games.
Reds are 23-54 in their last 77 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Reds are 14-38 in their last 52 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games.
Reds are 5-2 in Feldmans last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Reds are 0-7 in Feldmans last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Milwaukee
Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Brewers are 11-5 in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 17-35 in their last 52 during game 2 of a series.
Brewers are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. National League Central.
Brewers are 2-6 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 5-17 in their last 22 games on grass.
Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
Brewers are 0-5 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 0-6 in their last 6 overall.
Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 0-9 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Brewers are 3-7 in Suters last 10 starts.
Brewers are 3-7 in Suters last 10 starts on grass.
Brewers are 2-5 in Suters last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 1-4 in Suters last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Brewers are 0-5 in Suters last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
OU Trends
Cincinnati
Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Reds last 6 overall.
Over is 6-0 in Reds last 6 on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Reds last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 10-3-1 in Reds last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 19-7 in Reds last 26 Saturday games.
Over is 5-2 in Reds last 7 road games.
Under is 7-3 in Reds last 10 vs. National League Central.
Under is 5-0-1 in Feldmans last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Feldmans last 4 starts overall.
Over is 5-1-1 in Feldmans last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Feldmans last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Feldmans last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Feldmans last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Feldmans last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Milwaukee
Under is 9-1-1 in Brewers last 11 vs. National League Central.
Under is 7-1-1 in Brewers last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1-1 in Brewers last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 19-5-2 in Brewers last 26 overall.
Under is 7-2-1 in Brewers last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 17-5-1 in Brewers last 23 home games.
Under is 19-6-1 in Brewers last 26 games following a loss.
Under is 18-6-2 in Brewers last 26 on grass.
Under is 12-4 in Brewers last 16 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 20-8-3 in Brewers last 31 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 36-17-4 in Brewers last 57 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Suters last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Suters last 4 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 6-1-2 in Suters last 9 starts on grass.
Under is 6-1-2 in Suters last 9 starts overall.
Under is 5-1-1 in Suters last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Suters last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-2 in Suters last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Suters last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Head to Head
Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Over is 12-3-1 in the last 16 meetings in Milwaukee.
Umpire Trends - Chad Fairchild
Over is 4-0-1 in Fairchilds last 5 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
Under is 10-2 in Fairchilds last 12 Saturday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-1 in Fairchilds last 6 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
Home team is 21-5 in Fairchilds last 26 Saturday games behind home plate.
Under is 11-3 in Fairchilds last 14 games behind home plate.
Reds are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Fairchild behind home plate.
W/L Trends
Cincinnati
Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Reds are 7-15 in their last 22 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 16-35 in their last 51 road games.
Reds are 23-54 in their last 77 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Reds are 14-38 in their last 52 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games.
Reds are 5-2 in Feldmans last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Reds are 0-7 in Feldmans last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Milwaukee
Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Brewers are 11-5 in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 17-35 in their last 52 during game 2 of a series.
Brewers are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. National League Central.
Brewers are 2-6 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 5-17 in their last 22 games on grass.
Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
Brewers are 0-5 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 0-6 in their last 6 overall.
Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 0-9 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Brewers are 3-7 in Suters last 10 starts.
Brewers are 3-7 in Suters last 10 starts on grass.
Brewers are 2-5 in Suters last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 1-4 in Suters last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Brewers are 0-5 in Suters last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
OU Trends
Cincinnati
Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Reds last 6 overall.
Over is 6-0 in Reds last 6 on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Reds last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 10-3-1 in Reds last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 19-7 in Reds last 26 Saturday games.
Over is 5-2 in Reds last 7 road games.
Under is 7-3 in Reds last 10 vs. National League Central.
Under is 5-0-1 in Feldmans last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Feldmans last 4 starts overall.
Over is 5-1-1 in Feldmans last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Feldmans last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Feldmans last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Feldmans last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Feldmans last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Milwaukee
Under is 9-1-1 in Brewers last 11 vs. National League Central.
Under is 7-1-1 in Brewers last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1-1 in Brewers last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 19-5-2 in Brewers last 26 overall.
Under is 7-2-1 in Brewers last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 17-5-1 in Brewers last 23 home games.
Under is 19-6-1 in Brewers last 26 games following a loss.
Under is 18-6-2 in Brewers last 26 on grass.
Under is 12-4 in Brewers last 16 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 20-8-3 in Brewers last 31 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 36-17-4 in Brewers last 57 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Suters last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Suters last 4 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 6-1-2 in Suters last 9 starts on grass.
Under is 6-1-2 in Suters last 9 starts overall.
Under is 5-1-1 in Suters last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Suters last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-2 in Suters last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Suters last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Head to Head
Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Over is 12-3-1 in the last 16 meetings in Milwaukee.
Umpire Trends - Chad Fairchild
Over is 4-0-1 in Fairchilds last 5 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
Under is 10-2 in Fairchilds last 12 Saturday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-1 in Fairchilds last 6 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
Home team is 21-5 in Fairchilds last 26 Saturday games behind home plate.
Under is 11-3 in Fairchilds last 14 games behind home plate.
Reds are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Fairchild behind home plate.
GAME: Kansas City Royals (57-57) at Chicago White Sox (44-68)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Royals at White Sox
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017
James Shields helped the Kansas City Royals reach the World Series in 2014, but now he hopes to help prevent them from getting back to the playoffs. Shields takes the mound for the Chicago White Sox on Saturday as they aim for a second straight win over the slumping Royals.
The Royals were within 1 1/2 games of the American League Central lead as recently as July 26, but they’ve slipped five games back of Cleveland after dropping five straight and 10 of their last 12. Kansas City’s normally reliable bullpen has faltered of late and has regularly been hit hard during the five-game skid. The last-place White Sox have won four straight after a 6-3 win in Friday’s series opener. Chicago is doing it with an influx of young talent, as outfielder Nicky Delmonico has reached base in his first 10 major-league games and fellow rookie Yoan Moncada is batting .344 over his last eight games.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, CSN Chicago
PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Ian Kennedy (4-8, 4.83 ERA) vs. White Sox RH James Shields (2-4, 6.03)
After a string of five quality starts in six outings, Kennedy has struggled his last two times out. The 32-year-old was tagged for seven runs (six earned) in six innings in a loss to St. Louis on Monday after giving up four runs in four-plus innings of a loss at Baltimore six days earlier. Kennedy is 2-2 with a 4.70 ERA in seven starts against the White Sox, and he has surrendered 11 runs (nine earned) in 8 1/3 innings over two meetings this season.
Shields is winless in six starts since June 29, posting an 8.13 ERA over that stretch. The 35-year-old pitched better last time out, allowing four runs (three earned) over six innings in a 4-1 loss at Boston. Shields is 7-2 with a 4.02 ERA in 12 starts against the Royals, and he was smacked around for six runs and 10 hits in 4 1/3 innings in a meeting earlier this season.
WALK-OFFS
1. Royals OF Melky Cabrera is 11-for-30 during a seven-game hitting streak and is batting .319 in 12 games since being acquired from the White Sox.
2. Moncada is 10-for-25 during a seven-game hitting streak and has raised his average from .100 to .215 over that stretch.
3. Chicago RF Avisail Garcia is expected back in the starting lineup after getting a day off Friday.
PREDICTION: Royals 7, White Sox 5
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Royals at White Sox
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017
James Shields helped the Kansas City Royals reach the World Series in 2014, but now he hopes to help prevent them from getting back to the playoffs. Shields takes the mound for the Chicago White Sox on Saturday as they aim for a second straight win over the slumping Royals.
The Royals were within 1 1/2 games of the American League Central lead as recently as July 26, but they’ve slipped five games back of Cleveland after dropping five straight and 10 of their last 12. Kansas City’s normally reliable bullpen has faltered of late and has regularly been hit hard during the five-game skid. The last-place White Sox have won four straight after a 6-3 win in Friday’s series opener. Chicago is doing it with an influx of young talent, as outfielder Nicky Delmonico has reached base in his first 10 major-league games and fellow rookie Yoan Moncada is batting .344 over his last eight games.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, CSN Chicago
PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Ian Kennedy (4-8, 4.83 ERA) vs. White Sox RH James Shields (2-4, 6.03)
After a string of five quality starts in six outings, Kennedy has struggled his last two times out. The 32-year-old was tagged for seven runs (six earned) in six innings in a loss to St. Louis on Monday after giving up four runs in four-plus innings of a loss at Baltimore six days earlier. Kennedy is 2-2 with a 4.70 ERA in seven starts against the White Sox, and he has surrendered 11 runs (nine earned) in 8 1/3 innings over two meetings this season.
Shields is winless in six starts since June 29, posting an 8.13 ERA over that stretch. The 35-year-old pitched better last time out, allowing four runs (three earned) over six innings in a 4-1 loss at Boston. Shields is 7-2 with a 4.02 ERA in 12 starts against the Royals, and he was smacked around for six runs and 10 hits in 4 1/3 innings in a meeting earlier this season.
WALK-OFFS
1. Royals OF Melky Cabrera is 11-for-30 during a seven-game hitting streak and is batting .319 in 12 games since being acquired from the White Sox.
2. Moncada is 10-for-25 during a seven-game hitting streak and has raised his average from .100 to .215 over that stretch.
3. Chicago RF Avisail Garcia is expected back in the starting lineup after getting a day off Friday.
PREDICTION: Royals 7, White Sox 5
Trends - Kansas City at Chi. White Sox
W/L Trends
Kansas City
Royals are 8-1 in their last 9 vs. American League Central.
Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Royals are 20-8 in their last 28 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Royals are 0-6 in their last 6 road games.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a loss.
Royals are 0-6 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 games on grass.
Royals are 5-1 in Kennedys last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Royals are 4-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
Royals are 4-1 in Kennedys last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Royals are 4-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 6-2 in Kennedys last 8 road starts.
Royals are 8-3 in Kennedys last 11 starts.
Royals are 8-3 in Kennedys last 11 starts on grass.
Royals are 5-2 in Kennedys last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Royals are 7-17 in Kennedys last 24 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Chi. White Sox
White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
White Sox are 18-39 in their last 57 games on grass.
White Sox are 6-14 in their last 20 games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
White Sox are 8-23 in their last 31 overall.
White Sox are 4-12 in their last 16 vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 2-7 in their last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 1-7 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series.
White Sox are 1-7 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games.
White Sox are 8-20 in Shields' last 28 starts.
White Sox are 3-8 in Shields' last 11 starts vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 2-6 in Shields' last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 1-4 in Shields' last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
White Sox are 1-5 in Shields' last 6 starts on grass.
White Sox are 2-11 in Shields' last 13 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 2-12 in Shields' last 14 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-10 in Shields' last 11 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 0-4 in Shields' last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
White Sox are 0-4 in Shields' last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
White Sox are 0-5 in Shields' last 5 Saturday starts.
OU Trends
Kansas City
Over is 6-0-1 in Royals last 7 overall.
Over is 6-0-1 in Royals last 7 on grass.
Over is 6-0 in Royals last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-0-1 in Royals last 7 games following a loss.
Over is 6-0-1 in Royals last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 6-0-1 in Royals last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 vs. American League Central.
Over is 16-5-1 in Royals last 22 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 7-3-2 in Royals last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 9-4-2 in Royals last 15 road games.
Over is 4-0-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-0 in Kennedys last 9 starts vs. American League Central.
Over is 6-1-2 in Kennedys last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 4-1-1 in Kennedys last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Kennedys last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 11-4-2 in Kennedys last 17 starts on grass.
Over is 11-4-2 in Kennedys last 17 starts overall.
Under is 8-3-1 in Kennedys last 12 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-2-2 in Kennedys last 9 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Chi. White Sox
Under is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in White Sox last 7 overall.
Under is 5-1-1 in White Sox last 7 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 home games.
Over is 7-3 in White Sox last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-3-2 in White Sox last 12 games following a win.
Under is 11-5-1 in White Sox last 17 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 15-7-1 in White Sox last 23 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 39-19-1 in White Sox last 59 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-1 in Shields' last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Shields' last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Shields' last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Shields' last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Shields' last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Head to Head
Under is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings.
Royals are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Chicago.
W/L Trends
Kansas City
Royals are 8-1 in their last 9 vs. American League Central.
Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Royals are 20-8 in their last 28 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Royals are 0-6 in their last 6 road games.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a loss.
Royals are 0-6 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 games on grass.
Royals are 5-1 in Kennedys last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Royals are 4-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
Royals are 4-1 in Kennedys last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Royals are 4-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 6-2 in Kennedys last 8 road starts.
Royals are 8-3 in Kennedys last 11 starts.
Royals are 8-3 in Kennedys last 11 starts on grass.
Royals are 5-2 in Kennedys last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Royals are 7-17 in Kennedys last 24 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Chi. White Sox
White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
White Sox are 18-39 in their last 57 games on grass.
White Sox are 6-14 in their last 20 games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
White Sox are 8-23 in their last 31 overall.
White Sox are 4-12 in their last 16 vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 2-7 in their last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 1-7 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series.
White Sox are 1-7 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games.
White Sox are 8-20 in Shields' last 28 starts.
White Sox are 3-8 in Shields' last 11 starts vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 2-6 in Shields' last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 1-4 in Shields' last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
White Sox are 1-5 in Shields' last 6 starts on grass.
White Sox are 2-11 in Shields' last 13 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 2-12 in Shields' last 14 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-10 in Shields' last 11 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 0-4 in Shields' last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
White Sox are 0-4 in Shields' last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
White Sox are 0-5 in Shields' last 5 Saturday starts.
OU Trends
Kansas City
Over is 6-0-1 in Royals last 7 overall.
Over is 6-0-1 in Royals last 7 on grass.
Over is 6-0 in Royals last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-0-1 in Royals last 7 games following a loss.
Over is 6-0-1 in Royals last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 6-0-1 in Royals last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 vs. American League Central.
Over is 16-5-1 in Royals last 22 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 7-3-2 in Royals last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 9-4-2 in Royals last 15 road games.
Over is 4-0-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-0 in Kennedys last 9 starts vs. American League Central.
Over is 6-1-2 in Kennedys last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 4-1-1 in Kennedys last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Kennedys last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 11-4-2 in Kennedys last 17 starts on grass.
Over is 11-4-2 in Kennedys last 17 starts overall.
Under is 8-3-1 in Kennedys last 12 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-2-2 in Kennedys last 9 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Chi. White Sox
Under is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in White Sox last 7 overall.
Under is 5-1-1 in White Sox last 7 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 home games.
Over is 7-3 in White Sox last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-3-2 in White Sox last 12 games following a win.
Under is 11-5-1 in White Sox last 17 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 15-7-1 in White Sox last 23 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 39-19-1 in White Sox last 59 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-1 in Shields' last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Shields' last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Shields' last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Shields' last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Shields' last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Head to Head
Under is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings.
Royals are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Chicago.
GAME: Colorado Rockies (65-49) at Miami Marlins (53-60)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Rockies at Marlins
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017
Giancarlo Stanton may not be able to control what happens to the Miami Marlins off the field, but the four-time All-Star is doing everything in his power to make sure they are in good hands on it. The major-league leader in home runs is enjoying one of the best power-hitting stretches baseball has seen in recent years and attempts to keep it up Saturday when the Marlins host the second of three games against the Colorado Rockies.
Reports surfaced prior to Friday's series opener that team owner Jeffrey Loria agreed to sell the Marlins to a group led by New York businessman Bruce Sherman and 14-time All-Star Derek Jeter for $1.2 billion. Stanton became the second player in club history to hit at least 40 homers in a season hours later when he belted his 19th home run over his last 31 games, sparking a rally for the Marlins en route to a 6-3 victory. Colorado remains firmly entrenched as one of the National League's two wild-card teams, holding a one-game lead over Arizona and a 5 1/2-game edge over St. Louis following Friday's defeat. The Rockies will need to reverse recent history at some point this weekend in order to maintain their cushion, however, as their loss in the opener dropped them to 7-15 against the Marlins since 2014, including 3-10 in Miami.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet - Rocky Mountain (Colorado), FSN Florida (Miami)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH Jeff Hoffman (6-3, 5.03 ERA) vs. Marlins LH Justin Nicolino (0-1, 5.31)
Hoffman turned in his second strong outing after an extended rough stretch in a no-decision Sunday against Philadelphia, permitting one run on four hits while fanning eight in seven frames. The East Carolina alum has a 2.08 ERA in two August starts after posting an 8.00 ERA and allowing opponents to bat .324 against him in five July turns. Hoffman is 4-1 with a 3.65 ERA in six road outings this season entering his first career start against the Marlins.
Nicolino will get another chance to prove he belongs in the majors Saturday, when he is expected to take the mound after dominating at Triple-A New Orleans over the last month. The 25-year-old was optioned on July 1 after going 0-1 with a 4.95 ERA as a starter for Miami, but then went 4-2 with a 1.99 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in seven outings with the Zephyrs. Nicolino did not factor into the decision in any of his five appearances (four starts) prior to his demotion at Marlins Park, where he has posted a 3.86 ERA this season.
WALK-OFFS
1. Stanton, who has homered in four of his last five games, needs two more to tie the team record held by Gary Sheffield in 1996 (42).
2. After winning 24 of their first 34 away from Colorado, the Rockies are 6-19 on the road since.
3. Colorado 3B Nolan Arenado clubbed a two-run homer Friday to give him a major-league best 100 RBIs for the third straight season.
PREDICTION: Rockies 6, Marlins 4
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Rockies at Marlins
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017
Giancarlo Stanton may not be able to control what happens to the Miami Marlins off the field, but the four-time All-Star is doing everything in his power to make sure they are in good hands on it. The major-league leader in home runs is enjoying one of the best power-hitting stretches baseball has seen in recent years and attempts to keep it up Saturday when the Marlins host the second of three games against the Colorado Rockies.
Reports surfaced prior to Friday's series opener that team owner Jeffrey Loria agreed to sell the Marlins to a group led by New York businessman Bruce Sherman and 14-time All-Star Derek Jeter for $1.2 billion. Stanton became the second player in club history to hit at least 40 homers in a season hours later when he belted his 19th home run over his last 31 games, sparking a rally for the Marlins en route to a 6-3 victory. Colorado remains firmly entrenched as one of the National League's two wild-card teams, holding a one-game lead over Arizona and a 5 1/2-game edge over St. Louis following Friday's defeat. The Rockies will need to reverse recent history at some point this weekend in order to maintain their cushion, however, as their loss in the opener dropped them to 7-15 against the Marlins since 2014, including 3-10 in Miami.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet - Rocky Mountain (Colorado), FSN Florida (Miami)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH Jeff Hoffman (6-3, 5.03 ERA) vs. Marlins LH Justin Nicolino (0-1, 5.31)
Hoffman turned in his second strong outing after an extended rough stretch in a no-decision Sunday against Philadelphia, permitting one run on four hits while fanning eight in seven frames. The East Carolina alum has a 2.08 ERA in two August starts after posting an 8.00 ERA and allowing opponents to bat .324 against him in five July turns. Hoffman is 4-1 with a 3.65 ERA in six road outings this season entering his first career start against the Marlins.
Nicolino will get another chance to prove he belongs in the majors Saturday, when he is expected to take the mound after dominating at Triple-A New Orleans over the last month. The 25-year-old was optioned on July 1 after going 0-1 with a 4.95 ERA as a starter for Miami, but then went 4-2 with a 1.99 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in seven outings with the Zephyrs. Nicolino did not factor into the decision in any of his five appearances (four starts) prior to his demotion at Marlins Park, where he has posted a 3.86 ERA this season.
WALK-OFFS
1. Stanton, who has homered in four of his last five games, needs two more to tie the team record held by Gary Sheffield in 1996 (42).
2. After winning 24 of their first 34 away from Colorado, the Rockies are 6-19 on the road since.
3. Colorado 3B Nolan Arenado clubbed a two-run homer Friday to give him a major-league best 100 RBIs for the third straight season.
PREDICTION: Rockies 6, Marlins 4
