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Preview: Padres at Nationals

GAME: San Diego Padres (42-56) at Washington Nationals (58-40)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 24 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Washington Nationals will call up top pitching prospect Lucas Giolito for the second time this season when it takes on the visiting San Diego Padres in the rubber match of a three-game set Sunday afternoon. Giolito will take the place of fellow youngster Reynaldo Lopez, looking to build on a brief stint in the majors prior to the All-Star break.

He might not be able to expect much run support, as the Nationals have put up exactly three runs in three straight games, although it was just enough to steal Saturday night's matchup by a run. Stephen Drew's pinch-hit RBI triple with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning gave Washington a 4-4 record on its current nine-game homestand and maintained the club's 4 1/2-game lead in the National League East. Left fielder Jayson Werth has reached safely in 27 straight games, the longest current run in baseball, while Daniel Murphy has a 10-game hitting streak for the Nationals and continues to lead the NL in hitting (.349) by a wide margin over teammate Wilson Ramos (.331). Matt Kemp had two more hits for the Padres on Saturday and is 11-for-33 with six home runs since the All-Star break.

TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, FSN San Diego, MASN (Washington), WUSA 9 (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres LH Christian Friedrich (4-6, 4.55 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Lucas Giolito (0-0, 4.70)

Friedrich has lost four straight starts and failed to get through six innings in each of his last five outings. He gave up four runs (three earned) on six hits and five walks in 5 1/3 frames of a setback at St. Louis on Monday. The 29-year-old was reached for six runs and a season high-tying nine hits in six innings of work at home against Washington on June 17, which left him 0-3 with a 12.00 ERA in his career versus the Nationals.

Giolito is returning to Washington after making one start at the Single-A level and another for Triple-A Syracuse in which he gave up one unearned run in 6 2/3 impressive innings. The former first-round selection walked six batters and fanned five in 7 2/3 innings over the course of his first two major-league outings - both against the New York Mets. He yielded one hit - a single - in four scoreless frames in his lone start at Nationals Park.

WALK-OFFS

1. Washington is 4-8 against the NL West and 54-32 against all other opponents.

2. Nationals RF Bryce Harper, MLB's runaway winner last year in slugging percentage (.649), has one extra-base hit in an 11-game span.

3. Padres 1B Wil Myers is 2-for-26 with 12 strikeouts over his last seven games.

PREDICTION: Nationals 5, Padres 3

 

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Preview: Indians at Orioles

GAME: Cleveland Indians (56-40) at Baltimore Orioles (56-40)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 24 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Indians both knew their head-to-head battle this weekend could be a preview of the American League Championship Series, but only the former is playing like it's October at the moment. The Orioles aim for a three-game home sweep of the Indians as the division leaders conclude their season series on Sunday.


With a homer in each game and a total of five RBIs, Mark Trumbo has driven in more runs himself than Cleveland has been able to muster (three) in this series, while Baltimore's beleaguered starting pitchers (5.01 ERA) have outdueled the Indians' vaunted rotation (AL-best 3.62) thus far. Dylan Bundy did not allow an earned run over five innings in Friday's 5-1 victory and Kevin Gausman followed with seven scoreless frames in Saturday's 5-2 win. Central-leading Cleveland once again will put the AL's best road record (30-24) on the line against the majors' best home team (35-14), hoping it can rediscover the offense that allowed it to pile up 18 runs on Kansas City over the last two contests of its previous series. The Indians also need to win in order to avoid losing five of six against the East-leading Orioles for the second straight season.

TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland), MASN2, WJZ (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Corey Kluber (9-8, 3.42 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Vance Worley (2-1, 3.16)

Kluber fanned eight over seven scoreless innings at Kansas City on Monday before leaving with a right calf cramp, then watched his bullpen implode in the eighth, keeping him from winning for the fourth time in five outings. The former Cy Young Award winner has given up only run over his last 15 innings and has posted a 2.04 ERA over his last five turns. Kluber struck out 10 Orioles in seven frames of a no-decision in June 2015 and is 1-1 with a 3.42 ERA in four career starts against Baltimore.

Worley took the loss against the New York Yankees on Tuesday, giving up three runs on three hits and four walks while throwing a season-high 88 pitches to get through 4 1/3 innings. The Long Beach State product, who made his first start since April 15, is 1-1 with a 5.40 ERA in three turns through the rotation, as opposed to 1-0, 2.23 in 18 relief outings. Worley held his own in long relief versus the Indians on May 28, giving up two runs - one earned - over 4 1/3 innings in his first career appearance against them.

WALK-OFFS

1. Orioles LHP Zach Britton is 32-for-32 in save opportunities this season, tying the major-league record for the longest save streak in as many chances to start a season by a left-handed pitcher.

2. Indians 1B Mike Napoli is 0-for-7 with six strikeouts in this series and batting .210 with 87 strikeouts on the road this season (as opposed to .292 with 42 strikeouts at home).

3. Baltimore C Matt Wieters (foot) missed a fifth straight game Saturday, but manager Buck Showalter told reporters he hopes to have him back Monday.

PREDICTION: Indians 7, Orioles 4

 

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Preview: Twins at Red Sox

GAME: Minnesota Twins (37-60) at Boston Red Sox (54-41)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 24 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Boston Red Sox are winners of five straight series but are in danger of that streak coming to an end against the worst team in the American League. The Red Sox will try to squeeze out a split of the four-game series when they host the Minnesota Twins in the finale on Sunday.

Boston took the series opener 13-2 on Thursday to win for the ninth time in 10 games and pull ahead of the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East. The Red Sox suffered through two very different setbacks in the next two games – a 2-1 loss on Friday and an 11-9 decision on Saturday – to fall 1 1/2 games behind the Orioles and continue the questions the team has had about the bullpen for last two months. The Twins pounded out 19 hits in Saturday’s triumph and have won four of their last five games as the players audition for a new general manager. Interim GM Rob Antony took over the team earlier this week when Terry Ryan was let go and has his work cut out for him as the team plans for the future with the trade deadline approaching on Aug. 1.

TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins LHP Tommy Milone (3-2, 4.71 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Rick Porcello (12-2, 3.47)

Milone has won his last three starts and is coming off the best of the bunch after holding the Detroit Tigers to two runs and four hits in 8 1/3 innings on Tuesday. The California native surrendered five runs in 19 1/3 innings over those three turns. Milone has never beaten the Red Sox and is 0-2 with a 9.64 ERA in four starts against them in his career.

Porcello earned the win in each of his last four starts and has not absorbed a loss since May 17 at Kansas City. The New Jersey native scattered four hits over 6 1/3 scoreless innings against San Francisco on Tuesday for his fourth straight quality start. Porcello was reached for four runs – one earned – over seven innings without factoring in the decision at Minnesota on June 12.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Red Sox optioned RHP Heath Hembree to Triple-A Pawtucket following Saturday’s loss.

2. Twins C Kurt Suzuki left Saturday after taking a foul tip to the facemask and is not expected to start on Sunday.

3. Boston RF Mookie Betts (knee) had an MRI come back showing no structural damage and is day-to-day.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 7, Twins 4

 

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Preview: Tigers at White Sox

GAME: Detroit Tigers (51-46) at Chicago White Sox (46-50)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 24 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Chris Sale could be changing uniforms by the trade deadline, but his apparent distaste for his own uniform has put the Chicago White Sox in a rough spot heading into the last day of a four-game set with the visiting Detroit Tigers. Saturday's game was suspended due to rain with the teams tied after eight innings and will resume at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday - to be followed by the finale of the series.

Sale was scheduled to start Saturday's game but was sent home by the White Sox for a "non-physical" incident in the clubhouse, which reportedly was due to cutting up Chicago's throwback uniforms, multiple media outlets reported. With its 14-game winner banished, Chicago used six relievers Saturday after going through a half-dozen bullpen arms in Friday's contest. Despite the strain on his pitching staff, manager Robin Ventura said Sale is not an option to start Sunday for the White Sox, who have lost seven of eight since the All-Star break. Justin Upton homered and Nick Castellano recorded an RBI single before the rains came to forge a late tie for Detroit, which is 5 1/2 games behind first-place Cleveland in the American League Central.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, FSN Detroit, WGN (Chicago)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers RH Anibal Sánchez (5-11, 6.60 ERA) vs. White Sox LH José Quintana (8-8, 3.13)

Although he's lost three consecutive starts, Sanchez provided a glimmer of hope in his last outing, striking out a season-high 10 while allowing three runs and seven hits over six innings in a loss to Minnesota. He was hit hard in his previous two turns, giving up a combined 12 runs and failing to get past 4 1/3 frames in each. Already banished to the bullpen twice this season, he's 2-6 lifetime with a 5.26 ERA versus Chicago.

Quintana won his third straight start in Seattle last time out, striking out seven and permitting one run over six innings. The winning streak following a nine-start drought for the 27-year-old Colombian, who was 0-6 during a dry spell that lasted nearly two months. Victor Martinez (14-for-33), Miguel Cabrera (13-for-35) and Mike Aviles (10-for-26) have hurt Quintana, who gave up five runs in 4 2/3 innings at Detroit last month.

WALK-OFFS

1. Martinez has received four intentional walks in the series.

2. White Sox DH Avisail Garcia homered Saturday, his first blast since May 28.

3. Upton's homer was his first in 53 career at-bats versus Chicago.

PREDICTION: Tigers 7, White Sox 4

 

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Preview: Angels at Astros

GAME: Los Angeles Angels (43-54) at Houston Astros (53-44)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 24 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Houston Astros are off to a strong start on their six-game homestand and will try to pull off a clean sweep when they host the Los Angeles Angels in the finale of a three-game series on Sunday. The Astros are winners of three straight overall and the pitching staff allowed a total of three runs in those victories.

Houston has pulled to within 2 1/2 games of the American League West-leading Texas Rangers, thanks in part to its dominance over the Angels. The Astros took their 10th straight in the series behind two home runs from Evan Gattis in Saturday’s 7-2 triumph to mark the franchise’s longest winning streak against any AL opponent. Los Angeles did Houston a big favor by sweeping a three-game series against the Rangers earlier this week and averaged 6.7 runs during a six-game winning streak before running into the Astros. The Angels could use more from the best hitters in their lineup, but Mike Trout and Albert Pujols are a combined 0-for-14 with eight strikeouts in the series.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, FSN West (Los Angeles), ROOT (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Tim Lincecum (2-3, 6.59 ERA) vs. Astros RH Mike Fiers (6-4, 4.75)

Lincecum allowed one run over six innings in his Los Angeles debut on June 18 but has not gone six frames or yielded fewer than three runs in any of his subsequent five turns. The former Cy Young Award winner was reached for five runs – three earned – on nine hits in five innings on Tuesday but struck out seven and managed to come away with the win. Lincecum is 5-1 with a 1.60 ERA in 10 career starts against Houston, but the one loss came on June 28 when he was ripped for five runs in 4 1/3 frames.

Fiers struggled in each of his last two outings, yielding a total of 10 runs on 10 hits and five walks in seven innings. The Florida native completed six innings only once in his last five outings. Fiers suffered through his worst start of the season at Los Angeles on May 27, when he was ripped for seven runs on eight hits and a pair of walks in 3 2/3 frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Astros C Jason Castro (hand) sat out Saturday and is day-to-day.

2. Los Angeles SS Andrelton Simmons is 6-for-12 in the last three games.

3. Houston signed 22-year-old Cuban SS Anibal Sierra.

PREDICTION: Astros 6, Angels 2

 

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Preview: Cubs at Brewers

GAME: Chicago Cubs (58-38) at Milwaukee Brewers (41-54)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 24 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


Sellout crowds peppered with Chicago Cubs fans have made the past two games at Miller Park feel like Wrigley Field North, and the National League Central leaders expect more of the same Sunday in the finale of a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs are aiming for their third straight series win to begin the second half, while the Brewers are trying to lock down their first series victory at home since June 24-26.



The Cubs (58-38) have built the best record in the majors in part because of their solid play on the road, but the atmosphere in Milwaukee is hardly hostile to the visiting Cubs. The Brewers were less hospitable Saturday, though, as Chicago managed just six hits in a 6-1 defeat that evened the series at a game apiece. Chicago left-hander Jon Lester, who is 5-2 with a 3.67 ERA in 10 road starts this season, is set to make his Miller Park debut against Milwaukee right-hander Junior Guerra. Guerra is 4-2 with a 2.76 ERA in seven home outings.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, ABC 7 (Chicago), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)



PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jon Lester (10-4, 2.89 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Junior Guerra (6-2, 3.06)

Lester turned in a couple of clunkers to close out the first half, allowing 13 runs over 4 1/3 innings in his last two starts before the All-Star break. The 32-year-old returned to form Monday against the New York Mets, limiting them to one run and four hits over 7 2/3 innings to earn his first win since June 18. Lester is 2-2 with a 2.22 ERA in four starts against the Brewers and won both meetings last season.

Guerra has been a pleasant surprise for the Brewers, recording quality starts in nine of his 14 outings, including four of his past five. The 31-year-old rookie hasn’t had much run support lately, as the Brewers have totaled four runs in his last three starts, and he didn’t get a decision last time out despite allowing two runs and three hits in six innings of a 3-2 loss Tuesday at Pittsburgh. Guerra beat the Cubs on May 19, racking up a career-high 11 strikeouts while allowing three runs over seven frames.



WALK-OFFS

1. Chicago is expected to add RHP Joe Nathan to its bullpen Sunday after the longtime closer completed a minor-league rehab assignment in his return from Tommy John surgery.

2. Milwaukee LF Ryan Braun, who is 5-for-13 versus Lester, is batting .367 during an eight-game hitting streak.

3. The Cubs have stolen a base in a season-high seven consecutive games - their longest streak since 1989 - after recording just five steals over their previous 24 contests.



PREDICTION: Cubs 4, Brewers 3

 

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Preview: Rangers at Royals

GAME: Texas Rangers (56-42) at Kansas City Royals (48-48)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 24 - 2:15 PM EST
WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The American League West-leading Texas Rangers attempt to end their disappointing road trip on a high note when they visit the Kansas City Royals on Sunday for the rubber match of their three-game set. Texas fell to 1-6 on its nine-game trek with a 3-1 loss in the series opener but bounced back to post a 7-4 victory on Saturday behind the duo of Nomar Mazara and Adrian Beltre, who combined to go 5-for-9 with two home runs and six RBIs.

Mazara is riding a five-game hitting streak during which he is 8-for-17. Kansas City's nine-game homestand is not going as well as planned, with the team falling to 2-3 with Saturday's setback. Paulo Orlando appears to be in a zone when facing Texas pitching as he is 5-for-7 over the first two games of the series after collecting three hits on Saturday. The reigning world champion Royals have a lot of ground to make up if they hope for the chance to defend their crown as they trail Cleveland by eight games for first place in the AL Central and are five behind Toronto in the race for the second wild-card spot.

TV: 2:15 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (Texas), FSN Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers RH A.J. Griffin (3-1, 4.26 ERA) vs. Royals RH Edinson Volquez (8-8, 4.72)

Griffin's winless streak reached seven starts on Monday as he escaped with a no-decision against the Angels in Los Angeles after yielding five runs on four hits and three walks over five innings. The 28-year-old Californian was even less effective in his previous outing, a loss to Minnesota on July 10 in which he surrendered six runs and nine hits over five frames. Griffin, who is in his first season in the major leagues since 2013 with Oakland due to Tommy John surgery, is 1-0 with a 4.09 ERA in two career starts against Kansas City.

Volquez did not factor in the decision against Cleveland on Monday despite allowing only two runs and four hits over seven innings. The 33-year-old Dominican has won just one of his last five starts but has worked at least six frames four times in that span. Volquez has yet to defeat Texas in his career, going 0-2 with a ghastly 8.22 ERA in three outings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Royals LF Alex Gordon is 5-for-5 with a homer and two RBIs against Griffin in his career.

2. Beltre's home run on Saturday was the 427th of his career, tying him with Mike Piazza and Miguel Cabrera for 47th place on the all-time list.

3. Kansas City 3B Cheslor Cuthbert has recorded six two-hit performances and collected nine RBIs during his 12-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Royals 5, Rangers 4

 

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Preview: Rays at Athletics

GAME: Tampa Bay Rays (38-59) at Oakland Athletics (44-54)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 24 - 4:05 PM EST
WHERE: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Oakland Athletics fell out of playoff contention months ago and figure to be active sellers at the trade deadline, but they haven't lost their flair for the dramatic. After following a series-opening loss with consecutive one-run victories, the Athletics conclude their 10-game homestand Sunday against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays, who are 7-31 since June 16.

Eight of Oakland’s last 12 games have been decided by one run, including Saturday's wild 4-3 victory in which Jake Smolinski belted a two-run homer in the ninth inning and rookie Ryon Healy delivered a walk-off blast two batters later. The 6-foot-5, 225-pound Healy was called up from Triple-A Nashville on July 15 and has started the last nine games at third base, where he’ll receive an extended look over the next two months. The Rays have received five straight quality starts from their pitchers but have scored a total of three runs in their last two games. Steven Souza Jr. is 0-for-10 with five strikeouts in the series while Logan Morrison has missed the last five games with an injured forearm.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay), CSN California (Oakland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays LH Blake Snell (2-4, 3.11 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Jesse Hahn (2-4, 6.49)

Snell turned in the best start of his rookie campaign on Tuesday at Coors Field, holding Colorado to one hit over six scoreless innings while recording a career-high nine strikeouts. The highly touted 23-year-old became the second visiting rookie in Coors Field history to pitch six or more scoreless frames and allow one hit or fewer. “I think he’s done a tremendous job of holding his own, competing, giving us chances to win,” manager Kevin Cash told reporters.

Hahn is being recalled from Triple-A Nashville to start in place of Rich Hill, who is battling a blister on his pitching hand. The 26-year-old is beginning his third stint with the Athletics this season after posting a 2.77 ERA over his last five outings for Nashville. “He’s been working on a lot of things, getting the ball down, incorporating his other pitches and so forth,” manager Bob Melvin told reporters. “Hopefully, this is the start of a nice run for him.”

WALK-OFFS

1. Oakland RF Josh Reddick is listed as day-to-day after being scratched from Saturday’s lineup with back stiffness.

2. Rays OF Oswaldo Arcia left Saturday’s game with a right elbow strain but is expected to be available Sunday.

3. Oakland placed C/1B Stephen Vogt on the family emergency medical leave list and recalled C Bruce Maxwell from Triple-A Nashville.

PREDICTION: Rays 7, Athletics 4

 

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Preview: Braves at Rockies

GAME: Atlanta Braves (33-65) at Colorado Rockies (46-51)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 24 - 4:10 PM EST
WHERE: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Atlanta Braves wrap up their four-game series against the host Colorado Rockies on Sunday and will be more than happy to board a plane and fly to Minnesota for their next set. The Braves have dropped the first three games of the series, being outscored a combined 12-0 in the sixth inning, and have lost their last nine contests at Coors Field.

Atlanta squandered a 3-2 lead in the sixth inning of Saturday’s 8-4 loss, a frame featuring three walks, a wild pitch and four hits that resulted in its seventh loss in nine games since the All-Star break. Colorado’s Trevor Story continues to lead all major-league rookies in home runs and RBIs, going 4-for-4 with his 25th and 26th blasts while driving in five runs on Saturday. The Rockies improved to 6-3 since the break and their rotation has made 49 quality starts – 13 this month – after ranking last in the majors (54) in 2015. Colorado is 36-15 when scoring five or more runs and raised its home record to 24-24 with Saturday’s triumph.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, FSN South (Atlanta), ROOT (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Tyrell Jenkins (0-1, 4.05 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Tyler Chatwood (8-6, 3.83)

The Braves promoted Jenkins to the bullpen, but in two spot starts, the 24-year-old has impressed with his ability to overcome control problems. He was in line for his first major-league victory Tuesday at Cincinnati, allowing two runs and four hits over six frames, before Atlanta blew a ninth-inning lead. Jenkins, who has a 2.53 ERA and a .211 opponents’ batting average in his two starts, does not miss many bats while relying on a fastball, curveball and changeup as he has struck out nine in 20 innings.

The mile-high air of Denver has been anything but kind to Chatwood, who is 3-6 with a 6.26 ERA and seven homers allowed in nine home starts. The 26-year-old, who primarily throws a fastball and a slider (89.1 percent of his pitches this year), has surrendered 11 runs and 16 hits over eight innings in his last two outings - home losses to Philadelphia and Tampa Bay in which his fastball command was inconsistent. Chatwood is 1-2 with an 8.35 ERA in four career starts against the Braves but has not faced them since 2013.

WALK-OFFS

1. Colorado CF Charlie Blackmon went hitless in five at-bats Saturday, ending his hitting streak at 14 games.

2. Atlanta 3B Adonis Garcia is the team's hottest hitter of late, extending his hitting streak to seven games Saturday, and has reached base via hit or walk in each of his last 15 contests.

3. Braves 1B Freddie Freeman, who hit his sixth triple of the season Saturday, came into the year with eight in 751 career games.

PREDICTION: Rockies 6, Braves 2

 

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Preview: Dodgers at Cardinals

GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (55-44) at St. Louis Cardinals (52-45)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 24 - 8:08 PM EST
WHERE: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Los Angeles Dodgers look to conclude their road trip with a winning record when they visit the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night for the rubber match of their three-game set. Los Angeles dropped the series opener in 16 innings before rallying for four runs in the third inning and three in the sixth en route to a 7-2 triumph on Saturday that evened its record on the trek at 4-4.

Corey Seager is riding a seven-game hitting streak during which he is 14-for-35 while Justin Turner is 14-for-37 with five home runs and 14 RBIs over the first eight games of the Dodgers' trip. St. Louis managed only six hits as its winning streak ended at five games. Aledmys Diaz had his string of four straight two-hit performances come to a halt, but the 25-year-old Cuban did record a single Saturday to run his hitting streak to five contests. The Cardinals are 6-3 on their 10-game homestand and trail Miami by one game and Los Angeles by two for wild-card spots in the National League.

TV: 8:08 p.m. ET, ESPN

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Scott Kazmir (8-3, 4.30 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Mike Mayers (NR)

Kazmir won his sixth consecutive decision on Tuesday as he allowed one run and four hits while registering eight strikeouts in seven innings at Washington. The 32-year-old native of Houston is unbeaten in his last 12 starts, last losing on May 9 to the New York Mets. Kazmir produced his longest outing of the season five days later against St. Louis, giving up three runs - two earned - and five hits over 8 2/3 frames to improve to 2-0 with a 3.20 ERA in three career starts versus the Cardinals.

Mayers was scheduled to start for Triple-A Memphis on Saturday but instead was brought up to make his major-league debut. "I'm looking to pitch well, and whatever happens after that is out of my control," the 24-year-old from Ohio told the Cardinals' website. "But hopefully I can make a good impression that will stick in their head a little bit." Mayers has split this season between Memphis and Double-A Springfield, going a combined 8-5 with a 2.62 ERA in 18 starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cardinals OF Matt Holliday is 4-for-13 lifetime against Kazmir, with half of the hits being solo home runs.

2. Los Angeles 1B Adrian Gonzalez has hit safely in 17 of his last 18 games at Busch Stadium.

3. Seven of St. Louis 1B Matt Adams' last eight hits have been for extra bases.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 6, Cardinals 1

 

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MLB

Sunday, July 24

Trend Report

1:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games

1:07 PM
SEATTLE vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle's last 12 games on the road
Seattle is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
Toronto is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games

1:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

1:10 PM
NY METS vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of NY Mets's last 11 games
NY Mets are 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing NY Mets

1:35 PM
CLEVELAND vs. BALTIMORE
Cleveland is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Baltimore
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games at home

1:35 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. WASHINGTON
San Diego is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Washington
San Diego is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games when playing San Diego

1:35 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. PITTSBURGH
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia

1:35 PM
MINNESOTA vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Boston
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota

2:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. HOUSTON
LA Angels are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Houston is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing LA Angels

2:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Chi Cubs are 16-4 SU in their last 20 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games

2:15 PM
TEXAS vs. KANSAS CITY
Texas is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games

3:10 PM
DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Detroit7-2-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 1-4-1 SU in their last 6 games ,at home
Chi White Sox are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing at home against Detroit

4:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. OAKLAND
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

4:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. COLORADO
Atlanta is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Colorado
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Atlanta

8:08 PM
LA DODGERS vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of LA Dodgers's last 15 games when playing St. Louis
LA Dodgers are 3-10 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of St. Louis's last 15 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of St. Louis's last 23 games at home

 

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MLB
Dunkel

Sunday, July 24


Arizona @ Cincinnati

Game 901-902
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Godley) 15.690
Cincinnati
(Fnnegan) 11.769
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+100); Over

LA Angels @ Houston

Game 923-924
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Lincecum) 15.435
Houston
(Fiers) 17.952
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-200
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-200); Over

NY Mets @ Miami

Game 903-904
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Matz) 14.563
Miami
(Urena) 16.374
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+110); Under

Texas @ Kansas City

Game 925-926
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Griffin) 16.760
Kansas City
(Volquez) 11.397
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 5 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+105); Over

Philadelphia @ Pittsburgh

Game 905-906
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Velsquez) 13.169
Pittsburgh
(Taillon) 16.513
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-155
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-155); Under

Tampa Bay @ Oakland

Game 927-928
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 14.387
Oakland
(Hahn) 17.290
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+100); Under

San Diego @ Washington

Game 907-908
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Frdrich) 14.170
Washington
(Giolito) 16.674
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-190
9
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-190); Over

San Francisco @ NY Yankees

Game 929-930
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Smrdzija) 13.516
NY Yankees
(Eovaldi) 15.969
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-130
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-130); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee

Game 909-910
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 12.889
Milwaukee
(Guerra) 16.333
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-160
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+140); Under

LA Dodgers @ St. Louis

Game 911-912
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Kazmir) 14.195
St. Louis
(Mayers) 17.969
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 4
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-105); Under

Atlanta @ Colorado

Game 913-914
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Jenkins) 12.191
Colorado
(Chtwood) 14.679
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 2 1/2
14
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-200
12
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-200); Over

Seattle @ Toronto

Game 915-916
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Miley) 15.786
Toronto
(Happ) 17.397
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-180
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-180); Over

Minnesota @ Boston

Game 917-918
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Milone) 16.939
Boston
(Prcello) 14.447
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-235
10
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+197); Under

Cleveland @ Baltimore

Game 919-920
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Kluber) 13.319
Baltimore
(Worley) 17.815
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 4 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+120); Under

Detroit @ Chicago White Sox

Game 921-922
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Sanchez) 12.941
Chicago White Sox
(Quntana) 16.835
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 4
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-150); Over

 

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MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, July 24

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ARIZONA (40 - 57) at CINCINNATI (38 - 59) - 1:10 PM
ZACK GODLEY (R) vs. BRANDON FINNEGAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 40-57 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 10-20 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 39-56 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 26-15 (+14.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 63-63 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 16-7 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 101-158 (-44.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 9-33 (-24.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 101-158 (-44.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 79-116 (-26.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 382-411 (-99.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 7-20 (-14.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 383-352 (-88.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 29-41 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

ZACK GODLEY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

BRANDON FINNEGAN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY METS (51 - 45) at MIAMI (53 - 44) - 1:10 PM
STEVEN MATZ (L) vs. JOSE URENA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 53-44 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 16-6 (+14.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 378-435 (+44.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
NY METS are 81-52 (+27.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 405-422 (+32.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
MIAMI is 7-13 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 6-5 (+0.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

STEVEN MATZ vs. MIAMI since 1997
MATZ is 0-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 7.07 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-3 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

JOSE URENA vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

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PHILADELPHIA (45 - 54) at PITTSBURGH (50 - 47) - 1:35 PM
VINCENT VELASQUEZ (R) vs. JAMESON TAILLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 148-112 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 24-17 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 12-6 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 27-14 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 148-112 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 107-63 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 89-56 (+25.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 121-71 (+27.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-21 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 44-54 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 414-399 (+53.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-1 (+1.4 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

VINCENT VELASQUEZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

JAMESON TAILLON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (42 - 56) at WASHINGTON (58 - 40) - 1:35 PM
CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH (L) vs. LUCAS GIOLITO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-3 (+2.6 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
FRIEDRICH is 0-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 9.88 and a WHIP of 2.123.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

LUCAS GIOLITO vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHICAGO CUBS (58 - 38) at MILWAUKEE (41 - 54) - 2:10 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. JUNIOR GUERRA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1546-1661 (-272.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 7-11 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 812-834 (-151.2 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1489-1574 (-247.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1132-1235 (-211.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 753-730 (-160.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 17-13 (+7.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
GUERRA is 10-4 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GUERRA is 10-4 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-7 (+11.8 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
LESTER is 85-35 (+30.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 5-19 (-12.2 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-4 (+0.8 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.1 Units)

JON LESTER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LESTER is 2-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.22 and a WHIP of 1.094.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)

JUNIOR GUERRA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
GUERRA is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

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LA DODGERS (55 - 44) at ST LOUIS (52 - 45) - 8:05 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. MIKE MAYERS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-2 (+0.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
KAZMIR is 2-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.20 and a WHIP of 1.068.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

MIKE MAYERS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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ATLANTA (33 - 65) at COLORADO (46 - 51) - 4:10 PM
TYRELL JENKINS (R) vs. TYLER CHATWOOD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 9-24 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 16-34 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 46-42 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 220-297 (-85.4 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
CHATWOOD is 7-14 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 5-1 (+4.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

TYRELL JENKINS vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

TYLER CHATWOOD vs. ATLANTA since 1997
CHATWOOD is 1-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 8.35 and a WHIP of 2.073.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

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SEATTLE (50 - 47) at TORONTO (54 - 44) - 1:05 PM
WADE MILEY (L) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 126-133 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 4-11 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
SEATTLE is 35-52 (-21.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 53-71 (-29.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 70-38 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 111-100 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-0 (+2.5 Units) against TORONTO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

WADE MILEY vs. TORONTO since 1997
MILEY is 1-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 6.98 and a WHIP of 2.120.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. SEATTLE since 1997
HAPP is 1-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.529.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.5 units)

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MINNESOTA (37 - 60) at BOSTON (54 - 41) - 1:35 PM
TOM MILONE (L) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 37-60 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 37-60 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-45 (-15.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PORCELLO is 10-0 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 10-0 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 70-37 (+23.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 12-7 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
MINNESOTA is 19-14 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 61-58 (+14.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MILONE is 69-47 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 67-44 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 41-25 (+19.3 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 34-22 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 10-2 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 203-217 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 110-108 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 180-192 (-36.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 492-454 (-69.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
BOSTON is 52-57 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-3 (+2.2 Units) against BOSTON this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

TOM MILONE vs. BOSTON since 1997
MILONE is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 9.64 and a WHIP of 2.035.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.6 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PORCELLO is 8-9 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.87 and a WHIP of 1.370.
His team's record is 12-14 (-7.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-11. (+1.2 units)

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CLEVELAND (56 - 40) at BALTIMORE (56 - 40) - 1:35 PM
COREY KLUBER (R) vs. VANCE WORLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KLUBER is 20-31 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 9-18 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 19-29 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 6-15 (-15.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 10-17 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 56-40 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 35-14 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-4 (+12.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 52-34 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 41-29 (+10.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 35-20 (+14.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 107-96 (+21.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 57-45 (+18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 32-12 (+17.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 107-148 (-66.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 4-1 (+3.1 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

COREY KLUBER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
KLUBER is 1-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.42 and a WHIP of 1.291.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.7 units)

VANCE WORLEY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (51 - 46) at CHI WHITE SOX (46 - 50) - 2:40 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. JOSE QUINTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SANCHEZ is 3-12 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 51-46 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 11-5 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
DETROIT is 46-43 (+4.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 29-21 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 14-21 (-11.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 41-58 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
QUINTANA is 16-23 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
QUINTANA is 8-17 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
QUINTANA is 6-14 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
QUINTANA is 16-23 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-2 (+4.5 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SANCHEZ is 2-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.479.
His team's record is 3-5 (-5.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.9 units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. DETROIT since 1997
QUINTANA is 4-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.32 and a WHIP of 1.465.
His team's record is 6-8 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.7 units)

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LA ANGELS (43 - 54) at HOUSTON (53 - 44) - 2:10 PM
TIM LINCECUM (R) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 40-53 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 84-48 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 18-4 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 84-48 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 56-29 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 807-801 (+58.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 288-248 (+70.9 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997.
LINCECUM is 14-5 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FIERS is 6-12 (-9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FIERS is 5-14 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 10-1 (+9.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LINCECUM is 5-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.60 and a WHIP of 0.946.
His team's record is 7-3 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.6 units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
FIERS is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.326.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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TEXAS (56 - 42) at KANSAS CITY (48 - 48) - 2:15 PM
A.J. GRIFFIN (R) vs. EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 21-47 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 154-120 (+28.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 30-12 (+16.5 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 31-16 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-5 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 47-31 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 48-45 (+4.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 24-11 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 14-3 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 21-12 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 21-9 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 37-21 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 23-7 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 36-18 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 63-42 (+25.8 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 56-42 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 32-15 (+21.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 27-27 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 66-59 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 55-39 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 42-29 (+16.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 32-23 (+12.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
GRIFFIN is 39-20 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 258-371 (-102.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

A.J. GRIFFIN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
GRIFFIN is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.455.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 0-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 8.22 and a WHIP of 1.761.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

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TAMPA BAY (38 - 59) at OAKLAND (44 - 54) - 4:05 PM
BLAKE SNELL (L) vs. JESSE HAHN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 38-59 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 5-14 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 36-50 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 16-29 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 26-46 (-25.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 19-39 (-23.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 40-30 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 112-148 (-37.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 57-76 (-31.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 40-59 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 107-140 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 27-47 (-23.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 47-67 (-21.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 33-38 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-2 (+2.5 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

BLAKE SNELL vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

JESSE HAHN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (58 - 39) at NY YANKEES (49 - 48) - 1:05 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. NATHAN EOVALDI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-16 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAMARDZIJA is 36-49 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 25-42 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 34-48 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 58-39 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 402-317 (+61.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 803-825 (+41.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 209-183 (+41.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-10 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 589-574 (+55.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-20 (+11.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 759-753 (+43.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.94 and a WHIP of 1.371.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
EOVALDI is 1-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 13.30 and a WHIP of 2.284.
His team's record is 1-4 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-5. (-6.2 units)