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Thursday, October 1
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MIAMI (3 - 0) at CINCINNATI (2 - 2) - 10/1/2015, 7:30 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-0 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 1-0 straight up against CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Thursday, October 1
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MIAMI (3 - 0) at CINCINNATI (2 - 2) - 10/1/2015, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-0 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 1-0 straight up against CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NCAAF
Week 5
Trend Report
Thursday, October 1
7:30 PM
MIAMI vs. CINCINNATI
Miami is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games at home
Week 5
Trend Report
Thursday, October 1
7:30 PM
MIAMI vs. CINCINNATI
Miami is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games at home
Preview: Blue Jays at Orioles
GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (92-66) at Baltimore Orioles (77-81)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 12:05 PM EST
WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
With their first American League East title in 22 years under wraps, the Toronto Blue Jays will continue their quest for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs when they conclude their four-game series versus the host Baltimore Orioles on Thursday afternoon. Toronto (92-66), which split a doubleheader on Wednesday, has won two of three from Baltimore and holds a one-game edge over AL Central champion Kansas City (91-67) with four games remaining on the schedule.
Jose Bautista, Edwin Encarnacion and Justin Smoak each homered in the Blue Jays' 15-2 win in the opener of the doubleheader before the trio was promptly sent to the bench for the nightcap. Manager John Gibbons likely will rest several of his other charges as the club prepares for its first postseason action since Joe Carter ended the 1993 World Series. Toronto saw its six-game winning streak end with an 8-1 setback as the Orioles ending a five-game losing skid in the process. Slugger Chris Davis belted a pair of solo homers in the nightcap after a 1-for-23 stretch in his previous six games, but is 6-for-20 (.300) in his career versus Thursday starter David Price.
TV: 12:05 p.m. ET, RSN (Toronto), MASN2 (Baltimore)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays LH David Price (18-5, 2.45 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Tyler Wilson (2-2, 3.60)
Price is vying for his 19th win, which would match his 2010 total with Tampa Bay and fall one short of the career high he set during the 2012 season with the Rays. The 30-year-old Price recorded his fifth consecutive victory on Monday despite allowing five runs in as many innings of a 10-8 triumph over Tampa Bay. Price split a pair of decisions versus Baltimore this season, matching a season-high 12 strikeouts in a 3-0 setback on July 18 before yielding one run in seven framesof a 5-1 victory on Sept. 5.
Wilson rebounded from a disastrous outing with a solid one on Saturday, allowing two runs in six innings to walk away with a no-decision versus Washington. The 26-year-old enjoyed a similarly strong performance against Toronto earlier this season, yielding just one run on five hits in 5 2/3 frames in a no-decision. Wilson has kept the ball in the park in all but one trip to the mound this season, but he has allowed two walks in each of his last four outings.
WALK-OFFS
1. The starting time of the contest was moved up seven hours in anticipation of inclement weather across the Mid-Atlantic region.
2. Toronto 2B Ryan Goins is 6-for-9 with four runs scored in the series.
3. Baltimore C Matt Wieters is 9-for-21 with two homers, four RBIs and five runs scored during his six-game hitting streak.
PREDICTION: Orioles 4, Blue Jays 3
GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (92-66) at Baltimore Orioles (77-81)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 12:05 PM EST
WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
With their first American League East title in 22 years under wraps, the Toronto Blue Jays will continue their quest for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs when they conclude their four-game series versus the host Baltimore Orioles on Thursday afternoon. Toronto (92-66), which split a doubleheader on Wednesday, has won two of three from Baltimore and holds a one-game edge over AL Central champion Kansas City (91-67) with four games remaining on the schedule.
Jose Bautista, Edwin Encarnacion and Justin Smoak each homered in the Blue Jays' 15-2 win in the opener of the doubleheader before the trio was promptly sent to the bench for the nightcap. Manager John Gibbons likely will rest several of his other charges as the club prepares for its first postseason action since Joe Carter ended the 1993 World Series. Toronto saw its six-game winning streak end with an 8-1 setback as the Orioles ending a five-game losing skid in the process. Slugger Chris Davis belted a pair of solo homers in the nightcap after a 1-for-23 stretch in his previous six games, but is 6-for-20 (.300) in his career versus Thursday starter David Price.
TV: 12:05 p.m. ET, RSN (Toronto), MASN2 (Baltimore)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays LH David Price (18-5, 2.45 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Tyler Wilson (2-2, 3.60)
Price is vying for his 19th win, which would match his 2010 total with Tampa Bay and fall one short of the career high he set during the 2012 season with the Rays. The 30-year-old Price recorded his fifth consecutive victory on Monday despite allowing five runs in as many innings of a 10-8 triumph over Tampa Bay. Price split a pair of decisions versus Baltimore this season, matching a season-high 12 strikeouts in a 3-0 setback on July 18 before yielding one run in seven framesof a 5-1 victory on Sept. 5.
Wilson rebounded from a disastrous outing with a solid one on Saturday, allowing two runs in six innings to walk away with a no-decision versus Washington. The 26-year-old enjoyed a similarly strong performance against Toronto earlier this season, yielding just one run on five hits in 5 2/3 frames in a no-decision. Wilson has kept the ball in the park in all but one trip to the mound this season, but he has allowed two walks in each of his last four outings.
WALK-OFFS
1. The starting time of the contest was moved up seven hours in anticipation of inclement weather across the Mid-Atlantic region.
2. Toronto 2B Ryan Goins is 6-for-9 with four runs scored in the series.
3. Baltimore C Matt Wieters is 9-for-21 with two homers, four RBIs and five runs scored during his six-game hitting streak.
PREDICTION: Orioles 4, Blue Jays 3
Preview: Mets at Phillies
GAME: New York Mets (89-69) at Philadelphia Phillies (61-97)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 12:05 PM EST
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
It was a bad night in the standings and a worse one on the injury front for the New York Mets, who will try to avert a three-game sweep against the host Philadelphia Phillies in Thursday afternoon's series finale. New York coughed up a five-run lead in Wednesday's 7-5 loss, a defeat compounded when center fielder Yoenis Cespedes and shortstop Wilmer Flores were forced to exit the game early.
The Mets maintained a one-game edge over the Los Angeles Dodgers for the No. 2 seed in the National League and home-field advantage in the Division Series. Cespedes was hit with a pitch on his left hand and suffered bruises to his middle and ring finger while Flores left the game with lower back stiffness. In addition, left-hander Steven Matz was scratched from his scheduled start Thursday, leaving rookie Sean Gilmartin to make his first start of the season. The Phillies are seeking their fourth consecutive victory after ending New York's streak of nine consecutive series wins against them.
TV: 12:05 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), CSN Philadelphia
PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets LH Sean Gilmartin (3-1, 2.58 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Jerad Eickhoff (2-3, 3.07)
Gilmartin has made 49 relief appearances this season but hasn't pitched more than two innings since Aug. 24 at Philadelphia, when he tossed 3 1/3 scoreless frames, allowing three hits and striking out four. He came back three days later against the Phillies and struck out three in 1 2/3 hitless innings. Gilmartin will be followed to the mound by reliever Tim Stauffer, who has allowed five runs in his last four appearances.
Eickhoff, acquired in the deal that sent Cole Hamels to Texas, gave up three runs in seven innings in a loss to the Mets on Aug. 31 but is closing the season on a roll. The 25-year-old Eickhoff ended a five-start winless drought last time out with seven innings of two-run ball against Washington while racking up a career-high 10 strikeouts. It was the third consecutive seven-inning outing by Eickhoff, who has allowed three runs in that span.
WALK-OFFS
1. Mets manager Terry Collins said Cespedes is "OK" but he is planning on resting several starters in the series finale.
2. Phillies SS Freddy Galvis is 6-for-12 with four RBIs and five runs scored in his last three games.
3. Matz, who is dealing with muscles spasms, is expected to pitch this weekend.
PREDICTION: Phillies 6, Mets 3
GAME: New York Mets (89-69) at Philadelphia Phillies (61-97)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 12:05 PM EST
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
It was a bad night in the standings and a worse one on the injury front for the New York Mets, who will try to avert a three-game sweep against the host Philadelphia Phillies in Thursday afternoon's series finale. New York coughed up a five-run lead in Wednesday's 7-5 loss, a defeat compounded when center fielder Yoenis Cespedes and shortstop Wilmer Flores were forced to exit the game early.
The Mets maintained a one-game edge over the Los Angeles Dodgers for the No. 2 seed in the National League and home-field advantage in the Division Series. Cespedes was hit with a pitch on his left hand and suffered bruises to his middle and ring finger while Flores left the game with lower back stiffness. In addition, left-hander Steven Matz was scratched from his scheduled start Thursday, leaving rookie Sean Gilmartin to make his first start of the season. The Phillies are seeking their fourth consecutive victory after ending New York's streak of nine consecutive series wins against them.
TV: 12:05 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), CSN Philadelphia
PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets LH Sean Gilmartin (3-1, 2.58 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Jerad Eickhoff (2-3, 3.07)
Gilmartin has made 49 relief appearances this season but hasn't pitched more than two innings since Aug. 24 at Philadelphia, when he tossed 3 1/3 scoreless frames, allowing three hits and striking out four. He came back three days later against the Phillies and struck out three in 1 2/3 hitless innings. Gilmartin will be followed to the mound by reliever Tim Stauffer, who has allowed five runs in his last four appearances.
Eickhoff, acquired in the deal that sent Cole Hamels to Texas, gave up three runs in seven innings in a loss to the Mets on Aug. 31 but is closing the season on a roll. The 25-year-old Eickhoff ended a five-start winless drought last time out with seven innings of two-run ball against Washington while racking up a career-high 10 strikeouts. It was the third consecutive seven-inning outing by Eickhoff, who has allowed three runs in that span.
WALK-OFFS
1. Mets manager Terry Collins said Cespedes is "OK" but he is planning on resting several starters in the series finale.
2. Phillies SS Freddy Galvis is 6-for-12 with four RBIs and five runs scored in his last three games.
3. Matz, who is dealing with muscles spasms, is expected to pitch this weekend.
PREDICTION: Phillies 6, Mets 3
Preview: Cubs at Reds
GAME: Chicago Cubs (93-65) at Cincinnati Reds (63-95)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 12:35 PM EST
WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Chicago Cubs are simply trying to stay sharp heading into the postseason, and the struggling Cincinnati Reds haven’t provided much resistance. The Cubs, who still have slim hopes of overtaking Pittsburgh for home-field advantage in the National League wild-card game, look to complete a three-game sweep at Cincinnati on Thursday afternoon.
Chicago has allowed just four runs during a four-game winning streak – only one against its starting pitchers – and broke out the bats in a 10-3 pounding of the Reds on Wednesday, sending Cincinnati to its 11th straight defeat. The Cubs hope their starters’ recent dominance carries over to right-hander Jason Hammel, who has struggled while going 4-3 with a 5.52 ERA since the All-Star break. Hammel will oppose rookie left-hander John Lamb, who faces the Cubs for the first time. The Cubs lead the season series 12-6, including a 6-2 edge in Cincinnati.
TV: 12:35 p.m. ET, MLB Network, CSN Chicago
PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH Jason Hammel (9-7, 3.86 ERA) vs. Reds LH John Lamb (1-4, 5.40)
Hammel left his last start before the All-Star break early with a hamstring strain and hasn’t been the same since. He had a 2.86 ERA at the break but has only two quality starts in the second half and gave up three runs and seven hits over four frames in a loss to Pittsburgh last time out. The 33-year-old is 0-1 with a 4.87 ERA in eight games (seven starts) against the Reds and does not have a decision in three meetings this season.
Lamb, who was acquired from Kansas City in the Johnny Cueto deal, has had a tough time in his first stint in the majors. The 25-year-old California native has allowed five or more runs in three of his nine outings with just two quality starts. He gave up five runs – and two homers – in two innings of a loss to the New York Mets in his last start.
WALK-OFFS
1. Cubs INF Starlin Castro went 4-for-5 with a homer Wednesday and is hitting .426 since Sept. 1.
2. Reds RF Jay Bruce had two sacrifice flies Wednesday but is hitless in his last four games and 4-for-36 over his past 10 contests.
3. Cubs starting pitchers have gone at least six innings and allowed three or fewer hits in four straight games for the first time since at least 1910.
PREDICTION: Cubs 6, Reds 4
GAME: Chicago Cubs (93-65) at Cincinnati Reds (63-95)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 12:35 PM EST
WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Chicago Cubs are simply trying to stay sharp heading into the postseason, and the struggling Cincinnati Reds haven’t provided much resistance. The Cubs, who still have slim hopes of overtaking Pittsburgh for home-field advantage in the National League wild-card game, look to complete a three-game sweep at Cincinnati on Thursday afternoon.
Chicago has allowed just four runs during a four-game winning streak – only one against its starting pitchers – and broke out the bats in a 10-3 pounding of the Reds on Wednesday, sending Cincinnati to its 11th straight defeat. The Cubs hope their starters’ recent dominance carries over to right-hander Jason Hammel, who has struggled while going 4-3 with a 5.52 ERA since the All-Star break. Hammel will oppose rookie left-hander John Lamb, who faces the Cubs for the first time. The Cubs lead the season series 12-6, including a 6-2 edge in Cincinnati.
TV: 12:35 p.m. ET, MLB Network, CSN Chicago
PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH Jason Hammel (9-7, 3.86 ERA) vs. Reds LH John Lamb (1-4, 5.40)
Hammel left his last start before the All-Star break early with a hamstring strain and hasn’t been the same since. He had a 2.86 ERA at the break but has only two quality starts in the second half and gave up three runs and seven hits over four frames in a loss to Pittsburgh last time out. The 33-year-old is 0-1 with a 4.87 ERA in eight games (seven starts) against the Reds and does not have a decision in three meetings this season.
Lamb, who was acquired from Kansas City in the Johnny Cueto deal, has had a tough time in his first stint in the majors. The 25-year-old California native has allowed five or more runs in three of his nine outings with just two quality starts. He gave up five runs – and two homers – in two innings of a loss to the New York Mets in his last start.
WALK-OFFS
1. Cubs INF Starlin Castro went 4-for-5 with a homer Wednesday and is hitting .426 since Sept. 1.
2. Reds RF Jay Bruce had two sacrifice flies Wednesday but is hitless in his last four games and 4-for-36 over his past 10 contests.
3. Cubs starting pitchers have gone at least six innings and allowed three or fewer hits in four straight games for the first time since at least 1910.
PREDICTION: Cubs 6, Reds 4
Preview: Dodgers at Giants
GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (88-70) at San Francisco Giants (83-75)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 3:45 PM EST
WHERE: AT&T Park, San Francisco, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
After experiencing a letdown the day after clinching the National League West, the Los Angeles Dodgers attempt to earn a split of their four-game series against the Giants when they visit San Francisco for the finale Thursday afternoon. Los Angeles secured its third consecutive division title with an 8-0 triumph Tuesday but followed up by recording only two hits in Wednesday's 5-0 setback.
With the defeat, the Dodgers remained one game behind the New York Mets for home field in their upcoming NL Division Series matchup. Los Angeles is slumping at the wrong time, as it enters Thursday having lost nine of its last 12 contests. Conversely, the Giants have won four of their last five games but were eliminated from postseason contention with Tuesday's loss. The Dodgers have the privilege of being the final opponent of San Francisco's Tim Hudson, who wraps up a superb 17-year career by making his 479th start.
TV: 3:45 p.m. ET, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), CSN Bay Area (San Francisco)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Brett Anderson (9-9, 3.75 ERA) vs. Giants RH Tim Hudson (8-8, 4.30)
Anderson has been battered in each of his last two outings, allowing totals of 11 runs and 20 hits in 8 2/3 innings. The 27-year-old Texan suffered the loss against Arizona on Sept. 21 but escaped with a no-decision at Colorado on Saturday. Anderson is 1-4 with a 4.97 ERA in eight career starts against San Francisco, including a no-decision Aug. 31 in which he allowed three runs and six hits over five frames.
Hudson lasted only 1 1/3 innings in Oakland on Saturday, yielding three runs — two earned — on one hit and three walks against his former team. The outing was a far cry from the previous three for the 40-year-old native of Georgia, who went 2-0 while allowing two runs and 11 hits over 16 1/3 frames in that span. Hudson, who made his third career relief appearance — and first since 2008 with Atlanta — at Los Angeles on Sept. 1, improved to 8-6 with a 3.73 ERA in 19 career starts versus the Dodgers by giving up two runs in 6 1/3 innings at Dodger Stadium on June 20.
WALK-OFFS
1. Giants 3B Matt Duffy set the tone Wednesday with a two-run homer in the first inning and finished 3-for-4 for his second three-hit performance in seven contests.
2. Los Angeles must finish ahead of New York in order to receive home field, as the Mets own the tiebreaker.
3. San Francisco 1B Brandon Belt, who already was out for the season with a concussion, underwent minor knee surgery Wednesday.
PREDICTION: Giants 5, Dodgers 3
GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (88-70) at San Francisco Giants (83-75)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 3:45 PM EST
WHERE: AT&T Park, San Francisco, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
After experiencing a letdown the day after clinching the National League West, the Los Angeles Dodgers attempt to earn a split of their four-game series against the Giants when they visit San Francisco for the finale Thursday afternoon. Los Angeles secured its third consecutive division title with an 8-0 triumph Tuesday but followed up by recording only two hits in Wednesday's 5-0 setback.
With the defeat, the Dodgers remained one game behind the New York Mets for home field in their upcoming NL Division Series matchup. Los Angeles is slumping at the wrong time, as it enters Thursday having lost nine of its last 12 contests. Conversely, the Giants have won four of their last five games but were eliminated from postseason contention with Tuesday's loss. The Dodgers have the privilege of being the final opponent of San Francisco's Tim Hudson, who wraps up a superb 17-year career by making his 479th start.
TV: 3:45 p.m. ET, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), CSN Bay Area (San Francisco)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Brett Anderson (9-9, 3.75 ERA) vs. Giants RH Tim Hudson (8-8, 4.30)
Anderson has been battered in each of his last two outings, allowing totals of 11 runs and 20 hits in 8 2/3 innings. The 27-year-old Texan suffered the loss against Arizona on Sept. 21 but escaped with a no-decision at Colorado on Saturday. Anderson is 1-4 with a 4.97 ERA in eight career starts against San Francisco, including a no-decision Aug. 31 in which he allowed three runs and six hits over five frames.
Hudson lasted only 1 1/3 innings in Oakland on Saturday, yielding three runs — two earned — on one hit and three walks against his former team. The outing was a far cry from the previous three for the 40-year-old native of Georgia, who went 2-0 while allowing two runs and 11 hits over 16 1/3 frames in that span. Hudson, who made his third career relief appearance — and first since 2008 with Atlanta — at Los Angeles on Sept. 1, improved to 8-6 with a 3.73 ERA in 19 career starts versus the Dodgers by giving up two runs in 6 1/3 innings at Dodger Stadium on June 20.
WALK-OFFS
1. Giants 3B Matt Duffy set the tone Wednesday with a two-run homer in the first inning and finished 3-for-4 for his second three-hit performance in seven contests.
2. Los Angeles must finish ahead of New York in order to receive home field, as the Mets own the tiebreaker.
3. San Francisco 1B Brandon Belt, who already was out for the season with a concussion, underwent minor knee surgery Wednesday.
PREDICTION: Giants 5, Dodgers 3
Preview: Brewers at Padres
GAME: Milwaukee Brewers (68-90) at San Diego Padres (73-85)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 6:40 PM EST
WHERE: Petco Park, San Diego, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The San Diego Padres look to halt their skid and avoid a sweep at the hands of Milwaukee when they take on the Brewers in their final home game of the year Thursday afternoon. They'll have to accomplish the feats without Matt Kemp, who is done for the season with a partially torn tendon in his right middle finger.
San Diego suffered its third consecutive loss Wednesday, a 5-0 setback in which it recorded only six hits. Jedd Gyorko and Melvin Upton Jr. each produced two hits for the Padres, who fell to 3-5 on their nine-game homestand and 38-42 overall at Petco Park this year. Milwaukee is seeking its fourth consecutive victory after outscoring San Diego 9-3 over the first two games of the series. Hernan Perez collected three hits and two RBIs on Wednesday as the Brewers improved to 5-4 on their 10-game road trip.
TV: 6:40 p.m. ET, FSN San Diego
PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Taylor Jungmann (9-7, 3.64 ERA) vs. Padres RH Ian Kennedy (8-15, 4.38)
Jungmann's winless streak reached four starts last Thursday, when he surrendered six runs and six hits over five innings in a loss at St. Louis. The 25-year-old rookie from Texas has not been victorious since Sept. 3, when he limited Pittsburgh to one run and three hits in six frames. Jungmann won his only career start against San Diego on Aug. 5 as he gave up two runs and six hits in seven innings.
Kennedy has gone six outings without a victory, losing four times in that stretch while receiving two no-decisions — including one against San Francisco last Thursday in which he yielded four runs and 11 hits in five innings. The 30-year-old Californian's last triumph came versus the Cardinals on Aug. 22, when he scattered seven hits and struck out 10 over six scoreless innings for his best turn of the season. Kennedy fell to 2-4 lifetime against the Brewers after surrendering four runs and seven hits in seven frames Aug. 5 at Milwaukee.
WALK-OFFS
1. Kemp finished his first season with San Diego with 100 RBIs, marking the third time in his career he has reached the century mark — and first since recording 126 with the Los Angeles Dodgers
2. Milwaukee INF Elian Herrera is unlikely to play again this season due to a deep bone bruise in his right thigh.
3. San Diego has been shut out 19 times this season.
PREDICTION: Padres 6, Brewers 2
GAME: Milwaukee Brewers (68-90) at San Diego Padres (73-85)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 6:40 PM EST
WHERE: Petco Park, San Diego, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The San Diego Padres look to halt their skid and avoid a sweep at the hands of Milwaukee when they take on the Brewers in their final home game of the year Thursday afternoon. They'll have to accomplish the feats without Matt Kemp, who is done for the season with a partially torn tendon in his right middle finger.
San Diego suffered its third consecutive loss Wednesday, a 5-0 setback in which it recorded only six hits. Jedd Gyorko and Melvin Upton Jr. each produced two hits for the Padres, who fell to 3-5 on their nine-game homestand and 38-42 overall at Petco Park this year. Milwaukee is seeking its fourth consecutive victory after outscoring San Diego 9-3 over the first two games of the series. Hernan Perez collected three hits and two RBIs on Wednesday as the Brewers improved to 5-4 on their 10-game road trip.
TV: 6:40 p.m. ET, FSN San Diego
PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Taylor Jungmann (9-7, 3.64 ERA) vs. Padres RH Ian Kennedy (8-15, 4.38)
Jungmann's winless streak reached four starts last Thursday, when he surrendered six runs and six hits over five innings in a loss at St. Louis. The 25-year-old rookie from Texas has not been victorious since Sept. 3, when he limited Pittsburgh to one run and three hits in six frames. Jungmann won his only career start against San Diego on Aug. 5 as he gave up two runs and six hits in seven innings.
Kennedy has gone six outings without a victory, losing four times in that stretch while receiving two no-decisions — including one against San Francisco last Thursday in which he yielded four runs and 11 hits in five innings. The 30-year-old Californian's last triumph came versus the Cardinals on Aug. 22, when he scattered seven hits and struck out 10 over six scoreless innings for his best turn of the season. Kennedy fell to 2-4 lifetime against the Brewers after surrendering four runs and seven hits in seven frames Aug. 5 at Milwaukee.
WALK-OFFS
1. Kemp finished his first season with San Diego with 100 RBIs, marking the third time in his career he has reached the century mark — and first since recording 126 with the Los Angeles Dodgers
2. Milwaukee INF Elian Herrera is unlikely to play again this season due to a deep bone bruise in his right thigh.
3. San Diego has been shut out 19 times this season.
PREDICTION: Padres 6, Brewers 2
Preview: Red Sox at Yankees
GAME: Boston Red Sox (78-80) at New York Yankees (86-72)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The scorching Boston Red Sox have done well to delay the New York Yankees' playoff-clinching party and now have their sights set on an end-of-the-season goal themselves. The Red Sox look to extend their longest winning streak of the year and complete a four-game sweep when the rivals square off Thursday night in the Bronx.
Mookie Betts homered twice to help Boston outlast New York 9-5 in 11 innings Wednesday, pushing its run to six wins in a row and pulling within two games of .500 (78-80) with four to play. The Yankees only needed a win to clinch a spot in the wild card game and also failed for the third straight time to reach 10,000 victories in franchise history. Journeyman Rich Hill has been a big part of Boston's late run and looks to extend his surprising streak - he is the only American League pitcher in the last 100 years to record 10-plus strikeouts in his first three starts with a team. Hill gets the start opposite fellow 35-year-old lefty CC Sabathia.
TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, ESPN2, NESN (Boston), YES (New York)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH Rich Hill (2-0, 1.17 ERA) vs. Yankees LH CC Sabathia (5-10, 4.82)
Hill fanned 10 in his dramatic shutout of Baltimore last time out, becoming the second pitcher in franchise history - along with Pedro Martinez in 1999 - to strike out 10 and walk one or fewer batters in three consecutive outings. He is 4-0 with a 1.15 ERA in his Red Sox career, spanning the three dominant starts and 40 relief appearances. Hill, who appeared in 14 games out of the bullpen for the Yankees last year, has an 8.31 ERA in nine career games (one start) against New York.
Sabathia has worked at least six innings in three straight starts, including 6 2/3 frames of a 5-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Friday. He gave up four runs and served up two homers after giving up two combined over his previous seven appearances. Sabathia has allowed three runs in 12 innings over two quality starts against Boston this year without factoring into a decision in either.
WALK-OFFS
1. Betts has reached base safely in 33 straight games, during which he has hit .371 with seven homers.
2. Yankees DH Alex Rodriguez (1,065) is tied with Jorge Posada for 11th on the franchise's all-time RBI list.
3. The Red Sox are 28-16 under interim manager Torey Lovullo.
PREDICTION: Red Sox 6, Yankees 4
GAME: Boston Red Sox (78-80) at New York Yankees (86-72)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The scorching Boston Red Sox have done well to delay the New York Yankees' playoff-clinching party and now have their sights set on an end-of-the-season goal themselves. The Red Sox look to extend their longest winning streak of the year and complete a four-game sweep when the rivals square off Thursday night in the Bronx.
Mookie Betts homered twice to help Boston outlast New York 9-5 in 11 innings Wednesday, pushing its run to six wins in a row and pulling within two games of .500 (78-80) with four to play. The Yankees only needed a win to clinch a spot in the wild card game and also failed for the third straight time to reach 10,000 victories in franchise history. Journeyman Rich Hill has been a big part of Boston's late run and looks to extend his surprising streak - he is the only American League pitcher in the last 100 years to record 10-plus strikeouts in his first three starts with a team. Hill gets the start opposite fellow 35-year-old lefty CC Sabathia.
TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, ESPN2, NESN (Boston), YES (New York)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH Rich Hill (2-0, 1.17 ERA) vs. Yankees LH CC Sabathia (5-10, 4.82)
Hill fanned 10 in his dramatic shutout of Baltimore last time out, becoming the second pitcher in franchise history - along with Pedro Martinez in 1999 - to strike out 10 and walk one or fewer batters in three consecutive outings. He is 4-0 with a 1.15 ERA in his Red Sox career, spanning the three dominant starts and 40 relief appearances. Hill, who appeared in 14 games out of the bullpen for the Yankees last year, has an 8.31 ERA in nine career games (one start) against New York.
Sabathia has worked at least six innings in three straight starts, including 6 2/3 frames of a 5-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Friday. He gave up four runs and served up two homers after giving up two combined over his previous seven appearances. Sabathia has allowed three runs in 12 innings over two quality starts against Boston this year without factoring into a decision in either.
WALK-OFFS
1. Betts has reached base safely in 33 straight games, during which he has hit .371 with seven homers.
2. Yankees DH Alex Rodriguez (1,065) is tied with Jorge Posada for 11th on the franchise's all-time RBI list.
3. The Red Sox are 28-16 under interim manager Torey Lovullo.
PREDICTION: Red Sox 6, Yankees 4
Preview: Twins at Indians
GAME: Minnesota Twins (82-76) at Cleveland Indians (78-79)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Minnesota Twins look to continue their surge toward the second wild-card spot in the American League when they conclude their four-game series versus the host Cleveland Indians on Thursday. Minnesota, which is vying for its first playoff berth since 2010, breezed to a 7-1 triumph in the opener of a doubleheader on Wednesday for its fourth win in a row and seventh in nine outings before falling flat in the nightcap.
Rookies Eddie Rosario and Miguel Sano each belted a solo homer in the 10-2 setback for the Twins, who are 1 1/2 games behind Houston for the final postseason slot. Rosario is 5-for-11 in the series and 3-for-5 with a homer this season versus Thursday starter Trevor Bauer. While Minnesota is entertaining playoff aspirations, Cleveland saw its officially come to an end on Wednesday. Yan Gomes is riding an eight-game hitting streak, although he's 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in a small sample size versus Thursday starter Tyler Duffey.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Tyler Duffey (5-1, 3.14 ERA) vs. Indians RH Trevor Bauer (11-12, 4.69)
Duffey improved to 5-0 with a 2.17 ERA in his last eight starts on Monday after allowing two runs in six innings of a 6-2 triumph over Detroit. The 24-year-old began that surge with a strong display versus Cleveland, permitting just one hit over six scoreless frames while navigating around a season-high five walks. Duffey has kept the ball in the park in each of his last five trips to the mound and surrendered just one homer in his last eight.
After coming out of the bullpen in his last outing, Bauer gets the nod to start on Thursday. The 24-year-old routinely has struggled versus Minnesota, posting a 1-3 career record with a 6.00 ERA despite emerging victorious in his last meeting. Bauer permitted four runs and seven hits - including three homers - in 6 1/3 innings of a 17-4 rout on Aug. 8.
WALK-OFFS
1. Minnesota Twins 2B Brian Dozier is 0-for-12 in his last three contests after enjoying a six-game hitting streak.
2. Cleveland OF Michael Brantley will miss the rest of the season after an MRI revealed right shoulder inflammation.
3. Twins RF Torii Hunter has recorded four RBIs during his four-game hitting streak.
PREDICTION: Twins 4, Indians 2
GAME: Minnesota Twins (82-76) at Cleveland Indians (78-79)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Minnesota Twins look to continue their surge toward the second wild-card spot in the American League when they conclude their four-game series versus the host Cleveland Indians on Thursday. Minnesota, which is vying for its first playoff berth since 2010, breezed to a 7-1 triumph in the opener of a doubleheader on Wednesday for its fourth win in a row and seventh in nine outings before falling flat in the nightcap.
Rookies Eddie Rosario and Miguel Sano each belted a solo homer in the 10-2 setback for the Twins, who are 1 1/2 games behind Houston for the final postseason slot. Rosario is 5-for-11 in the series and 3-for-5 with a homer this season versus Thursday starter Trevor Bauer. While Minnesota is entertaining playoff aspirations, Cleveland saw its officially come to an end on Wednesday. Yan Gomes is riding an eight-game hitting streak, although he's 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in a small sample size versus Thursday starter Tyler Duffey.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Tyler Duffey (5-1, 3.14 ERA) vs. Indians RH Trevor Bauer (11-12, 4.69)
Duffey improved to 5-0 with a 2.17 ERA in his last eight starts on Monday after allowing two runs in six innings of a 6-2 triumph over Detroit. The 24-year-old began that surge with a strong display versus Cleveland, permitting just one hit over six scoreless frames while navigating around a season-high five walks. Duffey has kept the ball in the park in each of his last five trips to the mound and surrendered just one homer in his last eight.
After coming out of the bullpen in his last outing, Bauer gets the nod to start on Thursday. The 24-year-old routinely has struggled versus Minnesota, posting a 1-3 career record with a 6.00 ERA despite emerging victorious in his last meeting. Bauer permitted four runs and seven hits - including three homers - in 6 1/3 innings of a 17-4 rout on Aug. 8.
WALK-OFFS
1. Minnesota Twins 2B Brian Dozier is 0-for-12 in his last three contests after enjoying a six-game hitting streak.
2. Cleveland OF Michael Brantley will miss the rest of the season after an MRI revealed right shoulder inflammation.
3. Twins RF Torii Hunter has recorded four RBIs during his four-game hitting streak.
PREDICTION: Twins 4, Indians 2
Preview: Marlins at Rays
GAME: Miami Marlins (69-89) at Tampa Bay Rays (77-81)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Jose Fernandez attempts to finish the season unbeaten while returning to his second home as the Miami Marlins try to avoid a three-game sweep against the host Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. Fernandez, who pitched for Alonso High in Tampa after defecting from Cuba in 2008, will make his 11th start of the year after returning from Tommy John surgery.
Fernandez is 22-8 in 46 starts during his first three seasons, but owns only five wins in 20 road outings. Tampa Bay is 13-6 in interleague play (4-1 against the Marlins) and can finish at .500 overall by winning its final four contests of the regular season, including three against American League East champion Toronto this weekend. Rays starter Jake Odorizzi has allowed three runs or fewer in 19 of his 27 starts overall this season, but accomplished that just twice in his last six outings. Asdrubal Cabrera is 10-for-24 with two homers and eight RBIs over the last seven games for the Rays.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Miami), Sun Sports (Miami)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Jose Fernandez (6-0, 2.91 ERA) vs. Rays RH Jake Odorizzi (8-9, 3.49)
Fernandez gave up a season-high six runs over five innings despite posting a win over Atlanta last time out after allowing three or fewer in each of his first nine starts. The 23-year-old permitted a homer in each of the last two games after limiting opponents to one in the previous eight and has struck out 70 over 58 2/3 innings. Fernandez yielded a career-high seven runs (four earned) over 3 1/3 innings in his only other start at Tampa Bay in 2013.
Odorizzi has failed to last six innings in his last two starts while allowing eight runs and 15 hits over 10 2/3 frames and has surrendered eight homers in his past five outings. The 25-year-old, who owns a 3.05 ERA at home this year, has pitched 162 1/3 innings and needs six to set a career high. Casey McGehee is 2-for-3 with a double against Odorizzi, who is 0-1 with a 10.00 ERA in two career starts against Miami – none in 2015.
WALK-OFFS
1. Tampa Bay RHP Brad Boxberger earned saves in the first two games of the series to become the fifth player in franchise history to post 40.
2. Miami 3B Martin Prado is 14-for-33 with 10 RBIs over his last nine games and posted a pair of hits in each of the last three.
3. Tampa Bay OFs Grady Sizemore (8-for-17) and Steven Souza Jr. (9-for-24) are each riding six-game hitting streaks.
PREDICTION: Marlins 4, Rays 1
GAME: Miami Marlins (69-89) at Tampa Bay Rays (77-81)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Jose Fernandez attempts to finish the season unbeaten while returning to his second home as the Miami Marlins try to avoid a three-game sweep against the host Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. Fernandez, who pitched for Alonso High in Tampa after defecting from Cuba in 2008, will make his 11th start of the year after returning from Tommy John surgery.
Fernandez is 22-8 in 46 starts during his first three seasons, but owns only five wins in 20 road outings. Tampa Bay is 13-6 in interleague play (4-1 against the Marlins) and can finish at .500 overall by winning its final four contests of the regular season, including three against American League East champion Toronto this weekend. Rays starter Jake Odorizzi has allowed three runs or fewer in 19 of his 27 starts overall this season, but accomplished that just twice in his last six outings. Asdrubal Cabrera is 10-for-24 with two homers and eight RBIs over the last seven games for the Rays.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Miami), Sun Sports (Miami)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Jose Fernandez (6-0, 2.91 ERA) vs. Rays RH Jake Odorizzi (8-9, 3.49)
Fernandez gave up a season-high six runs over five innings despite posting a win over Atlanta last time out after allowing three or fewer in each of his first nine starts. The 23-year-old permitted a homer in each of the last two games after limiting opponents to one in the previous eight and has struck out 70 over 58 2/3 innings. Fernandez yielded a career-high seven runs (four earned) over 3 1/3 innings in his only other start at Tampa Bay in 2013.
Odorizzi has failed to last six innings in his last two starts while allowing eight runs and 15 hits over 10 2/3 frames and has surrendered eight homers in his past five outings. The 25-year-old, who owns a 3.05 ERA at home this year, has pitched 162 1/3 innings and needs six to set a career high. Casey McGehee is 2-for-3 with a double against Odorizzi, who is 0-1 with a 10.00 ERA in two career starts against Miami – none in 2015.
WALK-OFFS
1. Tampa Bay RHP Brad Boxberger earned saves in the first two games of the series to become the fifth player in franchise history to post 40.
2. Miami 3B Martin Prado is 14-for-33 with 10 RBIs over his last nine games and posted a pair of hits in each of the last three.
3. Tampa Bay OFs Grady Sizemore (8-for-17) and Steven Souza Jr. (9-for-24) are each riding six-game hitting streaks.
PREDICTION: Marlins 4, Rays 1
Preview: Nationals at Braves
GAME: Washington Nationals (80-78) at Atlanta Braves (64-94)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Andrelton Simmons is regarded as one of baseball’s elite defensive players, but the Atlanta Braves’ shortstop is finishing his 2015 season with encouraging offensive production. Simmons and the Braves host the Washington Nationals in the finale of a three-game series Thursday, and the Gold Glove-winning Simmons brings a seven-game hitting streak into the contest.
The Braves are mired in their worst season in a quarter-century, but Simmons is hitting .279 in the second half while striking out just 20 times in 201 at-bats since the All-Star break. While Atlanta has won seven of its past 11, the Nationals – arguably baseball’s most disappointing team – have lost seven of their past nine and need one victory in their final four contests to finish at .500. Right fielder Bryce Harper enters the final four games leading the NL in batting average at .331, but is 3-for-26 in his past eight games. The Nationals lead the season series 13-5, but losses in the first two games of the series give the Braves a 101-100 series edge since the Washington franchise moved from Montreal in 2005.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN (Washington), SportSouth (Atlanta)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (10-7, 3.63 ERA) vs. Braves RH Ryan Weber (0-2, 5.91)
Washington’s second-half struggles cannot be blamed on Strasburg, who is 5-2 with a 2.09 ERA while averaging 9.4 strikeouts in nine starts. He has 50 strikeouts in 30 1/3 innings across four September starts, giving up one run on three hits with 13 strikeouts and one walk in eight innings Saturday against Philadelphia. Strasburg, whose has struck out 13, 14, 10 and 13 in his past four games, beat the Braves in his only appearance against them this season, but is 2-3 with a 5.60 ERA lifetime at Turner Field.
Weber made a strong impression in his first three major-league starts, but was rocked for seven runs on nine hits in two innings Friday at Miami. The 25-year-old allowed two runs or fewer in two of his first three starts, giving up two runs in a loss to the Phillies Sept. 8 in his big-league debut and one run in seven innings in a no-decision against the Philadelphia on Sept. 19. Weber has held opponents to a .163 average in two home starts, posting a 3.38 ERA.
WALK-OFFS
1. Washington 3B Yunel Escobar was scratched Wednesday with upper back spasms, missing his third consecutive game.
2. Atlanta C A.J. Pierzynski is 4-for-6 through the first two games of the series, raising his average to .300 on the season, and the 38-year-old is riding a eight-game hitting streak as he seeks his first .300 season since 2009.
3. Braves 1B Freddie Freeman, slowed by a right wrist injury, did not start Wednesday but entered the game for defense in the ninth.
PREDICTION: Nationals 5, Braves 3
GAME: Washington Nationals (80-78) at Atlanta Braves (64-94)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Andrelton Simmons is regarded as one of baseball’s elite defensive players, but the Atlanta Braves’ shortstop is finishing his 2015 season with encouraging offensive production. Simmons and the Braves host the Washington Nationals in the finale of a three-game series Thursday, and the Gold Glove-winning Simmons brings a seven-game hitting streak into the contest.
The Braves are mired in their worst season in a quarter-century, but Simmons is hitting .279 in the second half while striking out just 20 times in 201 at-bats since the All-Star break. While Atlanta has won seven of its past 11, the Nationals – arguably baseball’s most disappointing team – have lost seven of their past nine and need one victory in their final four contests to finish at .500. Right fielder Bryce Harper enters the final four games leading the NL in batting average at .331, but is 3-for-26 in his past eight games. The Nationals lead the season series 13-5, but losses in the first two games of the series give the Braves a 101-100 series edge since the Washington franchise moved from Montreal in 2005.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN (Washington), SportSouth (Atlanta)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (10-7, 3.63 ERA) vs. Braves RH Ryan Weber (0-2, 5.91)
Washington’s second-half struggles cannot be blamed on Strasburg, who is 5-2 with a 2.09 ERA while averaging 9.4 strikeouts in nine starts. He has 50 strikeouts in 30 1/3 innings across four September starts, giving up one run on three hits with 13 strikeouts and one walk in eight innings Saturday against Philadelphia. Strasburg, whose has struck out 13, 14, 10 and 13 in his past four games, beat the Braves in his only appearance against them this season, but is 2-3 with a 5.60 ERA lifetime at Turner Field.
Weber made a strong impression in his first three major-league starts, but was rocked for seven runs on nine hits in two innings Friday at Miami. The 25-year-old allowed two runs or fewer in two of his first three starts, giving up two runs in a loss to the Phillies Sept. 8 in his big-league debut and one run in seven innings in a no-decision against the Philadelphia on Sept. 19. Weber has held opponents to a .163 average in two home starts, posting a 3.38 ERA.
WALK-OFFS
1. Washington 3B Yunel Escobar was scratched Wednesday with upper back spasms, missing his third consecutive game.
2. Atlanta C A.J. Pierzynski is 4-for-6 through the first two games of the series, raising his average to .300 on the season, and the 38-year-old is riding a eight-game hitting streak as he seeks his first .300 season since 2009.
3. Braves 1B Freddie Freeman, slowed by a right wrist injury, did not start Wednesday but entered the game for defense in the ninth.
PREDICTION: Nationals 5, Braves 3
Preview: Angels at Rangers
GAME: Los Angeles Angels (83-75) at Texas Rangers (86-72)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Texas Rangers look to inch closer to the American League West title when they open a pivotal, season-ending four-game set versus the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. The Rangers took two of three from Detroit and can eliminate the Angels from the division title conversation with one victory in the series.
Adrian Beltre launched a two-run homer in Wednesday's 6-2 victory over the Tigers and has collected 32 hits in his last 19 contests. While Texas has won six of nine to hold a three-game advantage over Los Angeles, the latter had claimed seven victories in a row before a season-high four errors led to its undoing in an 8-7 setback to Oakland on Wednesday. Mike Trout homered among his three hits in the series finale versus the Athletics and has recorded 18 hits in the Angels' last 13 games. Trout has tormented Thursday starter Derek Holland in his career, going 10-for-29 (.345) with a pair of homers and nine RBIs.
TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, FSN West (Los Angeles), FSN Southwest (Texas)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels LH Andrew Heaney (6-3, 3.29 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Derek Holland (3-3, 4.99)
Heaney has pitched well in three consecutive starts but has a trio of no-decisions to show for it. The rookie allowed two runs in six innings for the second straight outing on Monday but still is searching for his first win since Sept. 2. Heaney emerged victorious in his lone start versus Texas, permitting two runs and six hits in as many innings of a 13-7 triumph on July 26.
Holland has struggled mightily of late, going 0-2 with a gaudy 8.59 ERA over his last four starts - including a no-decision versus Houston on Monday in which he allowed four runs and seven hits over five innings. The 28-year-old was taken deep three times by the Astros and five times overall during his pronounced stretch. Holland last tasted victory versus Los Angeles, against which he permitted one run and three hits in eight innings of a 2-1 triumph on Sept. 5.
WALK-OFFS
1. Los Angeles 2B Johnny Giaviotella has recorded six RBIs during his seven-game hitting streak.
2. Texas DH Prince Fielder has registered 13 hits, 12 RBIs and six runs scored in his last eight contests.
3. Angels 3B David Freese is 4-for-8 with a homer and three RBIs in his last two games.
PREDICTION: Rangers 5, Angels 2
GAME: Los Angeles Angels (83-75) at Texas Rangers (86-72)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Texas Rangers look to inch closer to the American League West title when they open a pivotal, season-ending four-game set versus the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. The Rangers took two of three from Detroit and can eliminate the Angels from the division title conversation with one victory in the series.
Adrian Beltre launched a two-run homer in Wednesday's 6-2 victory over the Tigers and has collected 32 hits in his last 19 contests. While Texas has won six of nine to hold a three-game advantage over Los Angeles, the latter had claimed seven victories in a row before a season-high four errors led to its undoing in an 8-7 setback to Oakland on Wednesday. Mike Trout homered among his three hits in the series finale versus the Athletics and has recorded 18 hits in the Angels' last 13 games. Trout has tormented Thursday starter Derek Holland in his career, going 10-for-29 (.345) with a pair of homers and nine RBIs.
TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, FSN West (Los Angeles), FSN Southwest (Texas)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels LH Andrew Heaney (6-3, 3.29 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Derek Holland (3-3, 4.99)
Heaney has pitched well in three consecutive starts but has a trio of no-decisions to show for it. The rookie allowed two runs in six innings for the second straight outing on Monday but still is searching for his first win since Sept. 2. Heaney emerged victorious in his lone start versus Texas, permitting two runs and six hits in as many innings of a 13-7 triumph on July 26.
Holland has struggled mightily of late, going 0-2 with a gaudy 8.59 ERA over his last four starts - including a no-decision versus Houston on Monday in which he allowed four runs and seven hits over five innings. The 28-year-old was taken deep three times by the Astros and five times overall during his pronounced stretch. Holland last tasted victory versus Los Angeles, against which he permitted one run and three hits in eight innings of a 2-1 triumph on Sept. 5.
WALK-OFFS
1. Los Angeles 2B Johnny Giaviotella has recorded six RBIs during his seven-game hitting streak.
2. Texas DH Prince Fielder has registered 13 hits, 12 RBIs and six runs scored in his last eight contests.
3. Angels 3B David Freese is 4-for-8 with a homer and three RBIs in his last two games.
PREDICTION: Rangers 5, Angels 2
Preview: Royals at White Sox
GAME: Kansas City Royals (91-67) at Chicago White Sox (74-84)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Kansas City Royals clinched the No. 2 seed in the American League and kept alive their hopes of overtaking Toronto for the best record entering the finale of a three-game series at the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Eric Hosmer's two-run homer in the top of the 10th inning lifted the Royals to a 5-3 victory Wednesday and assured them of home field for the AL Division Series.
Kansas City is one game behind the Blue Jays with four to play, but Toronto holds the tiebreaker between the teams. Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain's status is in question for the series finale after he fouled a ball off his right knee Wednesday and had to leave with what was diagnosed as a contusion. White Sox left-hander John Danks will be trying to avoid reaching a pair of milestones - another loss will give him 100 for his career and set a personal high for a season with 15. Danks, however, has dominated the Royals with a 10-2 record and 2.57 ERA in 21 career starts.
TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, CSN Chicago
PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Kris Medlen (5-2, 4.30 ERA) vs. White Sox LH John Danks (7-14, 4.53)
Medlen had a string of three consecutive solid starts end with a thud in his last turn, when he was battered by Cleveland for six runs and nine hits in 3 2/3 innings. He permitted two earned runs in his previous three starts, a hot streak that followed an ugly outing against the White Sox in which he was tagged for seven runs and 11 hits in 5 2/3 frames. Medlen is 4-0 with a 1.13 ERA in eight appearances (three starts) on the road.
Danks has allowed three runs or fewer in five straight starts, but he has only one win to show for it in that span - a complete-game victory at Kansas City on Sept. 4 in which he yielded one run and seven hits. The 30-year old Danks was a hard-luck loser in his last outing after giving up two runs and six hits over six innings against the New York Yankees. He has stymied Cain and Alcides Escobar, who are a combined 10-for-56 against him.
WALK-OFFS
1. Hosmer is 3-for-8 with a pair of homers in the series, putting him within one blast of matching his career high of 19 set in 2011.
2. White Sox 1B Jose Abreu hit his 30th homer, joining Ryan Braun and Albert Pujols as the only players to belt 30 in each of their first two years.
3. New Royals closer Wade Davis notched his 15th save in 16 chances Wednesday.
PREDICTION: White Sox 5, Royals 3
GAME: Kansas City Royals (91-67) at Chicago White Sox (74-84)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Kansas City Royals clinched the No. 2 seed in the American League and kept alive their hopes of overtaking Toronto for the best record entering the finale of a three-game series at the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Eric Hosmer's two-run homer in the top of the 10th inning lifted the Royals to a 5-3 victory Wednesday and assured them of home field for the AL Division Series.
Kansas City is one game behind the Blue Jays with four to play, but Toronto holds the tiebreaker between the teams. Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain's status is in question for the series finale after he fouled a ball off his right knee Wednesday and had to leave with what was diagnosed as a contusion. White Sox left-hander John Danks will be trying to avoid reaching a pair of milestones - another loss will give him 100 for his career and set a personal high for a season with 15. Danks, however, has dominated the Royals with a 10-2 record and 2.57 ERA in 21 career starts.
TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, CSN Chicago
PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Kris Medlen (5-2, 4.30 ERA) vs. White Sox LH John Danks (7-14, 4.53)
Medlen had a string of three consecutive solid starts end with a thud in his last turn, when he was battered by Cleveland for six runs and nine hits in 3 2/3 innings. He permitted two earned runs in his previous three starts, a hot streak that followed an ugly outing against the White Sox in which he was tagged for seven runs and 11 hits in 5 2/3 frames. Medlen is 4-0 with a 1.13 ERA in eight appearances (three starts) on the road.
Danks has allowed three runs or fewer in five straight starts, but he has only one win to show for it in that span - a complete-game victory at Kansas City on Sept. 4 in which he yielded one run and seven hits. The 30-year old Danks was a hard-luck loser in his last outing after giving up two runs and six hits over six innings against the New York Yankees. He has stymied Cain and Alcides Escobar, who are a combined 10-for-56 against him.
WALK-OFFS
1. Hosmer is 3-for-8 with a pair of homers in the series, putting him within one blast of matching his career high of 19 set in 2011.
2. White Sox 1B Jose Abreu hit his 30th homer, joining Ryan Braun and Albert Pujols as the only players to belt 30 in each of their first two years.
3. New Royals closer Wade Davis notched his 15th save in 16 chances Wednesday.
PREDICTION: White Sox 5, Royals 3
Preview: Rockies at Diamondbacks
GAME: Colorado Rockies (66-92) at Arizona Diamondbacks (77-81)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 9:40 PM EST
WHERE: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Walt Weiss is managing the Colorado Rockies for Thursday’s series finale against the host Arizona Diamondbacks, but there’s no guarantee he’ll hold the same position next season. Weiss’ status remains a question mark for the Rockies, who have lost seven of their last 10 games and will finish last in the National League West for the third time in the last four seasons.
Weiss, who has one year remaining on his contract, received a strong measure of support earlier this week from both Nolan Arenado and Carlos Gonzalez. “At the end of the day, we weren’t very good this year,” Arenado told the Denver Post. “The blame doesn’t go to (Weiss). He puts the best guys out there and we need to go perform. We weren’t able to do that this year.” The Rockies have dropped 12 of their last 17 meetings with Arizona, which closes the season this weekend with three games at home against Houston. The Diamondbacks could be without outfielder Ender Inciarte, who is battling a bruised shin and was replaced by rookie Socrates Brito in Wednesday’s 3-1 victory.
TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, ROOT (Colorado), FSN Arizona
PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH David Hale (5-5, 6.01 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks LH Patrick Corbin (6-5, 3.28)
Hale could strengthen his case for a spot in next season’s rotation with a second consecutive strong start Thursday. The 28-year-old held the Los Angeles Dodgers to one run over five frames on Friday, but he’s had an inconsistent campaign with 14 home runs allowed in 73 1/3 innings. Paul Goldschmidt has homered twice in six at-bats against Hale, who is 0-1 with an 8.71 ERA in three career games (two starts) against Arizona.
Corbin looks to bounce back from a rough start against the Los Angeles Dodgers last Thursday, when he allowed four runs and three walks in 4 1/3 innings. The 26-year-old is 3-2 with a 2.27 ERA over his last six outings while posting a 28-to-5 strikeout-to-walk ratio. DJ LeMahieu is 7-for-19 with a home run against Corbin, who is 5-1 with a 3.90 ERA in nine career starts against Colorado - including 2-0 with a 3.18 ERA in two outings this season.
WALK-OFFS
1. Arizona OF A.J. Pollock is one home run shy of his first 20-homer/20-stolen base season.
2. Arenado is the fourth Rockies player with at least 40 doubles, 40 home runs and 120 RBI in a season - joining Ellis Burks, Larry Walker and Todd Helton, who accomplished the feat twice.
3. Diamondbacks closer Brad Ziegler has notched 27 straight saves for the longest active streak in the majors.
PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 6, Rockies 2
GAME: Colorado Rockies (66-92) at Arizona Diamondbacks (77-81)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 01 - 9:40 PM EST
WHERE: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Walt Weiss is managing the Colorado Rockies for Thursday’s series finale against the host Arizona Diamondbacks, but there’s no guarantee he’ll hold the same position next season. Weiss’ status remains a question mark for the Rockies, who have lost seven of their last 10 games and will finish last in the National League West for the third time in the last four seasons.
Weiss, who has one year remaining on his contract, received a strong measure of support earlier this week from both Nolan Arenado and Carlos Gonzalez. “At the end of the day, we weren’t very good this year,” Arenado told the Denver Post. “The blame doesn’t go to (Weiss). He puts the best guys out there and we need to go perform. We weren’t able to do that this year.” The Rockies have dropped 12 of their last 17 meetings with Arizona, which closes the season this weekend with three games at home against Houston. The Diamondbacks could be without outfielder Ender Inciarte, who is battling a bruised shin and was replaced by rookie Socrates Brito in Wednesday’s 3-1 victory.
TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, ROOT (Colorado), FSN Arizona
PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH David Hale (5-5, 6.01 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks LH Patrick Corbin (6-5, 3.28)
Hale could strengthen his case for a spot in next season’s rotation with a second consecutive strong start Thursday. The 28-year-old held the Los Angeles Dodgers to one run over five frames on Friday, but he’s had an inconsistent campaign with 14 home runs allowed in 73 1/3 innings. Paul Goldschmidt has homered twice in six at-bats against Hale, who is 0-1 with an 8.71 ERA in three career games (two starts) against Arizona.
Corbin looks to bounce back from a rough start against the Los Angeles Dodgers last Thursday, when he allowed four runs and three walks in 4 1/3 innings. The 26-year-old is 3-2 with a 2.27 ERA over his last six outings while posting a 28-to-5 strikeout-to-walk ratio. DJ LeMahieu is 7-for-19 with a home run against Corbin, who is 5-1 with a 3.90 ERA in nine career starts against Colorado - including 2-0 with a 3.18 ERA in two outings this season.
WALK-OFFS
1. Arizona OF A.J. Pollock is one home run shy of his first 20-homer/20-stolen base season.
2. Arenado is the fourth Rockies player with at least 40 doubles, 40 home runs and 120 RBI in a season - joining Ellis Burks, Larry Walker and Todd Helton, who accomplished the feat twice.
3. Diamondbacks closer Brad Ziegler has notched 27 straight saves for the longest active streak in the majors.
PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 6, Rockies 2
MLB
Thursday, October 1
Trend Report
12:05 PM
NY METS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Mets's last 8 games on the road
NY Mets are 11-2 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets
12:05 PM
TORONTO vs. BALTIMORE
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing Toronto
12:35 PM
CHI CUBS vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games
Chi Cubs are 15-6 SU in their last 21 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games at home
3:45 PM
LA DODGERS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
LA Dodgers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
6:40 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. SAN DIEGO
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Milwaukee's last 22 games on the road
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games at home
NY Yankees are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games at home
7:10 PM
MIAMI vs. TAMPA BAY
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing Miami
7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 12 games when playing Atlanta
Washington is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 12 games when playing Washington
Atlanta is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing Washington
7:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 19 of Cleveland's last 25 games at home
8:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
LA Angels are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games on the road
LA Angels are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing Texas
Texas is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home
Texas is 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing LA Angels
8:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
9:40 PM
COLORADO vs. ARIZONA
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing Colorado
Thursday, October 1
Trend Report
12:05 PM
NY METS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Mets's last 8 games on the road
NY Mets are 11-2 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets
12:05 PM
TORONTO vs. BALTIMORE
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing Toronto
12:35 PM
CHI CUBS vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games
Chi Cubs are 15-6 SU in their last 21 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games at home
3:45 PM
LA DODGERS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
LA Dodgers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
6:40 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. SAN DIEGO
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Milwaukee's last 22 games on the road
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games at home
NY Yankees are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games at home
7:10 PM
MIAMI vs. TAMPA BAY
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing Miami
7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 12 games when playing Atlanta
Washington is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 12 games when playing Washington
Atlanta is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing Washington
7:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 19 of Cleveland's last 25 games at home
8:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
LA Angels are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games on the road
LA Angels are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing Texas
Texas is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home
Texas is 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing LA Angels
8:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
9:40 PM
COLORADO vs. ARIZONA
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing Colorado
MLB
Long Sheet
Thursday, October 1
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CHICAGO CUBS (93 - 65) at CINCINNATI (62 - 96) - 12:35 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. JOHN LAMB (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 779-817 (-152.7 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 697-783 (-188.8 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 729-716 (-154.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
HAMMEL is 2-9 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
HAMMEL is 9-20 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 93-65 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 44-33 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 93-65 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 32-26 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-10 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
CINCINNATI is 62-96 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 33-47 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CINCINNATI is 16-28 (-15.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 10-26 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in October games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 16-34 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CINCINNATI is 62-96 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 47-71 (-22.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 37-57 (-17.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CINCINNATI is 5-13 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
CINCINNATI is 28-50 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CINCINNATI is 8-21 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 12-6 (+3.7 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
10 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)
JASON HAMMEL vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HAMMEL is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.13 and a WHIP of 1.314.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-4.1 units)
JOHN LAMB vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
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LA DODGERS (88 - 70) at SAN FRANCISCO (83 - 75) - 3:45 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. TIM HUDSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 88-70 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 36-44 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 88-70 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 65-51 (-8.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 16-20 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 32-31 (-7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ANDERSON is 48-60 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
ANDERSON is 8-14 (-11.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 83-75 (+1.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 59-40 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in October games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 69-50 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 83-75 (+1.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 253-163 (+53.7 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 82-43 (+30.8 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 48-35 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 746-739 (+44.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
HUDSON is 302-189 (+55.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 171-79 (+49.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 127-70 (+34.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 112-61 (+36.4 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 290-177 (+59.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 172-98 (+41.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 11-7 (+7.2 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
10 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)
BRETT ANDERSON vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.97 and a WHIP of 1.474.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.6 units)
TIM HUDSON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HUDSON is 8-6 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.301.
His team's record is 12-7 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-7. (+4.3 units)
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MILWAUKEE (68 - 90) at SAN DIEGO (73 - 85) - 6:40 PM
TAYLOR JUNGMANN (R) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 68-90 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 68-90 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 49-70 (-16.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 28-36 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 29-41 (-23.2 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.
MILWAUKEE is 12-1 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 73-85 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 38-42 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 73-85 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 54-66 (-16.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 17-23 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 66-74 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-1 (+5.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)
TAYLOR JUNGMANN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
JUNGMANN is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)
IAN KENNEDY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
KENNEDY is 2-5 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.95 and a WHIP of 1.217.
His team's record is 5-6 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.5 units)
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NY METS (89 - 69) at PHILADELPHIA (61 - 97) - 12:05 PM
SEAN GILMARTIN (L) vs. JERAD EICKHOFF (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-41 (+13.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-32 (+8.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 410-393 (+54.8 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 89-69 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 121-121 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 103-80 (+38.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
NY METS are 46-26 (+10.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 31-15 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY METS are 88-65 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 391-410 (+30.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
NY METS are 101-64 (+23.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 20-6 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 14-4 (+7.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
11 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.8 Units)
SEAN GILMARTIN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.
JERAD EICKHOFF vs. NY METS since 1997
EICKHOFF is 0-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
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WASHINGTON (80 - 78) at ATLANTA (64 - 94) - 7:10 PM
STEPHEN STRASBURG (R) vs. RYAN WEBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 80-78 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 39-42 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
WASHINGTON is 34-43 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-12 (-8.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday this season.
WASHINGTON is 79-77 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 48-56 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 57-61 (-18.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 37-41 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 45-39 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
STRASBURG is 25-27 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 34-29 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 31-25 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 56-40 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 64-94 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 39-55 (-36.0 Units) against the money line in October games since 1997.
ATLANTA is 8-22 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 62-91 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 13-5 (+5.6 Units) against ATLANTA this season
10 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)
STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. ATLANTA since 1997
STRASBURG is 5-7 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.01 and a WHIP of 1.326.
His team's record is 7-11 (-8.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-9. (-1.5 units)
RYAN WEBER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.
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COLORADO (66 - 92) at ARIZONA (77 - 81) - 9:40 PM
DAVID HALE (R) vs. PAT CORBIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 132-188 (-41.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 11-41 (-23.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 51-107 (-37.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 132-188 (-41.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 38-69 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 11-31 (-17.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 31-67 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 77-81 (+1.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 77-81 (+1.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 59-56 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 45-27 (+17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CORBIN is 31-16 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORBIN is 31-16 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 70-86 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 219-210 (-48.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
ARIZONA is 15-23 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 1-9 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 12-6 (+4.8 Units) against COLORADO this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.5 Units)
DAVID HALE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HALE is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 7.45 and a WHIP of 1.965.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)
PAT CORBIN vs. COLORADO since 1997
CORBIN is 5-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.283.
His team's record is 8-1 (+7.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.4 units)
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BOSTON (78 - 80) at NY YANKEES (86 - 72) - 7:05 PM
RICH HILL (L) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 10-8 (-0.2 Units) against BOSTON this season
9 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.0 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)
RICH HILL vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HILL is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 15.00 and a WHIP of 2.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
C.C. SABATHIA vs. BOSTON since 1997
SABATHIA is 11-14 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.83 and a WHIP of 1.362.
His team's record is 14-19 (-8.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 18-14. (+2.5 units)
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TORONTO (92 - 66) at BALTIMORE (77 - 81) - 12:05 PM
DREW HUTCHISON (R) vs. TYLER WILSON (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 11-7 (+3.2 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
11 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.5 Units)
DREW HUTCHISON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HUTCHISON is 5-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.69 and a WHIP of 0.995.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.0 units)
TYLER WILSON vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.
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MINNESOTA (82 - 76) at CLEVELAND (78 - 79) - 7:10 PM
TYLER DUFFEY (R) vs. TREVOR BAUER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 11-7 (+7.1 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)
TYLER DUFFEY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
DUFFEY is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
TREVOR BAUER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
BAUER is 1-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 2-4 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)
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LA ANGELS (83 - 75) at TEXAS (86 - 72) - 8:05 PM
ANDREW HEANEY (L) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 86-72 (+30.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 83-68 (+29.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 64-49 (+27.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 34-30 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 46-39 (+16.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 43-25 (+30.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 20-13 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
HOLLAND is 48-30 (+19.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 83-75 (+2.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 36-14 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 784-771 (+62.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 34-13 (+20.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 42-30 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA ANGELS are 172-137 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 64-53 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 40-58 (-19.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 10-5 (+3.3 Units) against TEXAS this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)
ANDREW HEANEY vs. TEXAS since 1997
HEANEY is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
DEREK HOLLAND vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HOLLAND is 7-6 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.37 and a WHIP of 1.384.
His team's record is 11-8 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-8. (+1.5 units)
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KANSAS CITY (91 - 67) at CHI WHITE SOX (74 - 84) - 8:10 PM
KRIS MEDLEN (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 51-48 (+3.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DANKS is 11-3 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 91-67 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 92-73 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 88-63 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 137-103 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 52-40 (+6.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 57-41 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MEDLEN is 49-22 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 27-7 (+17.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 40-14 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 32-8 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 74-84 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 30-42 (-15.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 56-67 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 11-7 (+2.6 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
8 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.4 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)
KRIS MEDLEN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
MEDLEN is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 11.11 and a WHIP of 2.116.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
JOHN DANKS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
DANKS is 10-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.159.
His team's record is 13-8 (+6.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-11. (-4.5 units)
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MIAMI (69 - 89) at TAMPA BAY (77 - 81) - 7:10 PM
JOSE FERNANDEZ (R) vs. JAKE ODORIZZI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 32-56 (-19.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 36-20 (+24.7 Units) against the money line in October games since 1997.
FERNANDEZ is 30-16 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 25-11 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 23-10 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 77-81 (-7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 30-36 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 74-84 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 19-27 (-13.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 75-85 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 43-46 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 48-59 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 18-25 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ODORIZZI is 16-24 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-1 (+3.1 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
JOSE FERNANDEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
FERNANDEZ is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 10.81 and a WHIP of 2.402.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
JAKE ODORIZZI vs. MIAMI since 1997
ODORIZZI is 0-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 10.00 and a WHIP of 1.778.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
Long Sheet
Thursday, October 1
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CHICAGO CUBS (93 - 65) at CINCINNATI (62 - 96) - 12:35 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. JOHN LAMB (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 779-817 (-152.7 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 697-783 (-188.8 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 729-716 (-154.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
HAMMEL is 2-9 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
HAMMEL is 9-20 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 93-65 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 44-33 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 93-65 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 32-26 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-10 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
CINCINNATI is 62-96 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 33-47 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CINCINNATI is 16-28 (-15.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 10-26 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in October games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 16-34 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CINCINNATI is 62-96 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 47-71 (-22.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 37-57 (-17.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CINCINNATI is 5-13 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
CINCINNATI is 28-50 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CINCINNATI is 8-21 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 12-6 (+3.7 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
10 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)
JASON HAMMEL vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HAMMEL is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.13 and a WHIP of 1.314.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-4.1 units)
JOHN LAMB vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
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LA DODGERS (88 - 70) at SAN FRANCISCO (83 - 75) - 3:45 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. TIM HUDSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 88-70 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 36-44 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 88-70 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 65-51 (-8.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 16-20 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 32-31 (-7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ANDERSON is 48-60 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
ANDERSON is 8-14 (-11.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 83-75 (+1.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 59-40 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in October games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 69-50 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 83-75 (+1.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 253-163 (+53.7 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 82-43 (+30.8 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 48-35 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 746-739 (+44.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
HUDSON is 302-189 (+55.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 171-79 (+49.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 127-70 (+34.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 112-61 (+36.4 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 290-177 (+59.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 172-98 (+41.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 11-7 (+7.2 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
10 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)
BRETT ANDERSON vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.97 and a WHIP of 1.474.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.6 units)
TIM HUDSON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HUDSON is 8-6 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.301.
His team's record is 12-7 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-7. (+4.3 units)
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MILWAUKEE (68 - 90) at SAN DIEGO (73 - 85) - 6:40 PM
TAYLOR JUNGMANN (R) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 68-90 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 68-90 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 49-70 (-16.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 28-36 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 29-41 (-23.2 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.
MILWAUKEE is 12-1 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 73-85 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 38-42 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 73-85 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 54-66 (-16.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 17-23 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 66-74 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-1 (+5.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)
TAYLOR JUNGMANN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
JUNGMANN is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)
IAN KENNEDY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
KENNEDY is 2-5 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.95 and a WHIP of 1.217.
His team's record is 5-6 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.5 units)
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NY METS (89 - 69) at PHILADELPHIA (61 - 97) - 12:05 PM
SEAN GILMARTIN (L) vs. JERAD EICKHOFF (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-41 (+13.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-32 (+8.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 410-393 (+54.8 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 89-69 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 121-121 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 103-80 (+38.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
NY METS are 46-26 (+10.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 31-15 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY METS are 88-65 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 391-410 (+30.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
NY METS are 101-64 (+23.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 20-6 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 14-4 (+7.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
11 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.8 Units)
SEAN GILMARTIN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.
JERAD EICKHOFF vs. NY METS since 1997
EICKHOFF is 0-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
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WASHINGTON (80 - 78) at ATLANTA (64 - 94) - 7:10 PM
STEPHEN STRASBURG (R) vs. RYAN WEBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 80-78 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 39-42 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
WASHINGTON is 34-43 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-12 (-8.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday this season.
WASHINGTON is 79-77 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 48-56 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 57-61 (-18.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 37-41 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 45-39 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
STRASBURG is 25-27 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 34-29 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 31-25 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 56-40 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 64-94 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 39-55 (-36.0 Units) against the money line in October games since 1997.
ATLANTA is 8-22 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 62-91 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 13-5 (+5.6 Units) against ATLANTA this season
10 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)
STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. ATLANTA since 1997
STRASBURG is 5-7 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.01 and a WHIP of 1.326.
His team's record is 7-11 (-8.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-9. (-1.5 units)
RYAN WEBER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.
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COLORADO (66 - 92) at ARIZONA (77 - 81) - 9:40 PM
DAVID HALE (R) vs. PAT CORBIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 132-188 (-41.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 11-41 (-23.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 51-107 (-37.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 132-188 (-41.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 38-69 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 11-31 (-17.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 31-67 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 77-81 (+1.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 77-81 (+1.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 59-56 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 45-27 (+17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CORBIN is 31-16 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORBIN is 31-16 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 70-86 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 219-210 (-48.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
ARIZONA is 15-23 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 1-9 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 12-6 (+4.8 Units) against COLORADO this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.5 Units)
DAVID HALE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HALE is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 7.45 and a WHIP of 1.965.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)
PAT CORBIN vs. COLORADO since 1997
CORBIN is 5-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.283.
His team's record is 8-1 (+7.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.4 units)
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BOSTON (78 - 80) at NY YANKEES (86 - 72) - 7:05 PM
RICH HILL (L) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 10-8 (-0.2 Units) against BOSTON this season
9 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.0 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)
RICH HILL vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HILL is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 15.00 and a WHIP of 2.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
C.C. SABATHIA vs. BOSTON since 1997
SABATHIA is 11-14 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.83 and a WHIP of 1.362.
His team's record is 14-19 (-8.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 18-14. (+2.5 units)
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TORONTO (92 - 66) at BALTIMORE (77 - 81) - 12:05 PM
DREW HUTCHISON (R) vs. TYLER WILSON (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 11-7 (+3.2 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
11 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.5 Units)
DREW HUTCHISON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HUTCHISON is 5-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.69 and a WHIP of 0.995.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.0 units)
TYLER WILSON vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.
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MINNESOTA (82 - 76) at CLEVELAND (78 - 79) - 7:10 PM
TYLER DUFFEY (R) vs. TREVOR BAUER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 11-7 (+7.1 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)
TYLER DUFFEY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
DUFFEY is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
TREVOR BAUER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
BAUER is 1-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 2-4 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)
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LA ANGELS (83 - 75) at TEXAS (86 - 72) - 8:05 PM
ANDREW HEANEY (L) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 86-72 (+30.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 83-68 (+29.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 64-49 (+27.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 34-30 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 46-39 (+16.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 43-25 (+30.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 20-13 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
HOLLAND is 48-30 (+19.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 83-75 (+2.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 36-14 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 784-771 (+62.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 34-13 (+20.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 42-30 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA ANGELS are 172-137 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 64-53 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 40-58 (-19.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 10-5 (+3.3 Units) against TEXAS this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)
ANDREW HEANEY vs. TEXAS since 1997
HEANEY is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
DEREK HOLLAND vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HOLLAND is 7-6 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.37 and a WHIP of 1.384.
His team's record is 11-8 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-8. (+1.5 units)
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KANSAS CITY (91 - 67) at CHI WHITE SOX (74 - 84) - 8:10 PM
KRIS MEDLEN (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 51-48 (+3.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DANKS is 11-3 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 91-67 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 92-73 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 88-63 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 137-103 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 52-40 (+6.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 57-41 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MEDLEN is 49-22 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 27-7 (+17.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 40-14 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 32-8 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 74-84 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 30-42 (-15.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 56-67 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 11-7 (+2.6 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
8 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.4 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)
KRIS MEDLEN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
MEDLEN is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 11.11 and a WHIP of 2.116.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
JOHN DANKS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
DANKS is 10-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.159.
His team's record is 13-8 (+6.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-11. (-4.5 units)
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MIAMI (69 - 89) at TAMPA BAY (77 - 81) - 7:10 PM
JOSE FERNANDEZ (R) vs. JAKE ODORIZZI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 32-56 (-19.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 36-20 (+24.7 Units) against the money line in October games since 1997.
FERNANDEZ is 30-16 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 25-11 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 23-10 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 77-81 (-7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 30-36 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 74-84 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 19-27 (-13.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 75-85 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 43-46 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 48-59 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 18-25 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ODORIZZI is 16-24 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-1 (+3.1 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
JOSE FERNANDEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
FERNANDEZ is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 10.81 and a WHIP of 2.402.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
JAKE ODORIZZI vs. MIAMI since 1997
ODORIZZI is 0-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 10.00 and a WHIP of 1.778.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
MLB
Dunkel
Thursday, October 1
NY Mets @ Philadelphia
Game 907-908
October 1, 2015 @ 12:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Gilmartin) 13.207
Philadelphia
(Eickhoff) 14.311
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-165
8
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+145); Over
Washington @ Atlanta
Game 909-910
October 1, 2015 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Strasburg) 14.730
Atlanta
(Weber) 12.342
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-190
7
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-190); Under
Colorado @ Arizona
Game 911-912
October 1, 2015 @ 9:40 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Hale) 13.658
Arizona
(Corbin) 16.198
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-190
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-190); Over
Boston @ NY Yankees
Game 913-914
October 1, 2015 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Hill) 17.083
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 15.504
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
N/A
Toronto @ Baltimore
Game 915-916
October 1, 2015 @ 12:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Hutchson) 16.404
Baltimore
(Wilson) 15.083
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
N/A
Minnesota @ Cleveland
Game 917-918
October 1, 2015 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Duffey) 17.620
Cleveland
(Bauer) 15.905
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-105); Over
LA Angels @ Texas
Game 919-920
October 1, 2015 @ 8:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Heaney) 15.876
Texas
(Holland) 14.412
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-130
9
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+110); Under
Kansas City @ Chicago White Sox
Game 921-922
October 1, 2015 @ 8:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Medlen) 16.085
Chicago White Sox
(Danks) 14.165
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-125
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-125); Under
Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati
Game 901-902
October 1, 2015 @ 12:35 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hammel) 17.735
Cincinnati
(Lamb) 12.604
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 5
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-150); Over
Miami @ Tampa Bay
Game 923-924
October 1, 2015 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Fernandez) 15.126
Tampa Bay
(Odorizzi) 16.561
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-125
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+105); Over
LA Dodgers @ San Francisco
Game 903-904
October 1, 2015 @ 3:45 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Anderson) 12.484
San Francisco
(Hudson) 13.923
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-105); Under
Milwaukee @ San Diego
Game 905-906
October 1, 2015 @ 6:40 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Jungmnn) 16.733
San Diego
(Kennedy) 15.219
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-135
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+115); Under
Dunkel
Thursday, October 1
NY Mets @ Philadelphia
Game 907-908
October 1, 2015 @ 12:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Gilmartin) 13.207
Philadelphia
(Eickhoff) 14.311
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-165
8
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+145); Over
Washington @ Atlanta
Game 909-910
October 1, 2015 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Strasburg) 14.730
Atlanta
(Weber) 12.342
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-190
7
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-190); Under
Colorado @ Arizona
Game 911-912
October 1, 2015 @ 9:40 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Hale) 13.658
Arizona
(Corbin) 16.198
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-190
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-190); Over
Boston @ NY Yankees
Game 913-914
October 1, 2015 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Hill) 17.083
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 15.504
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
N/A
Toronto @ Baltimore
Game 915-916
October 1, 2015 @ 12:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Hutchson) 16.404
Baltimore
(Wilson) 15.083
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
N/A
Minnesota @ Cleveland
Game 917-918
October 1, 2015 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Duffey) 17.620
Cleveland
(Bauer) 15.905
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-105); Over
LA Angels @ Texas
Game 919-920
October 1, 2015 @ 8:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Heaney) 15.876
Texas
(Holland) 14.412
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-130
9
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+110); Under
Kansas City @ Chicago White Sox
Game 921-922
October 1, 2015 @ 8:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Medlen) 16.085
Chicago White Sox
(Danks) 14.165
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-125
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-125); Under
Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati
Game 901-902
October 1, 2015 @ 12:35 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hammel) 17.735
Cincinnati
(Lamb) 12.604
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 5
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-150); Over
Miami @ Tampa Bay
Game 923-924
October 1, 2015 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Fernandez) 15.126
Tampa Bay
(Odorizzi) 16.561
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-125
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+105); Over
LA Dodgers @ San Francisco
Game 903-904
October 1, 2015 @ 3:45 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Anderson) 12.484
San Francisco
(Hudson) 13.923
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-105); Under
Milwaukee @ San Diego
Game 905-906
October 1, 2015 @ 6:40 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Jungmnn) 16.733
San Diego
(Kennedy) 15.219
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-135
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+115); Under
