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Preview: Indians at Twins
GAME: Cleveland Indians (7-7) at Minnesota Twins (7-7)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, April 20 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Cleveland Indians made it to extra innings in the seventh game of the World Series last season but might be even better in 2017, if only because shortstop Francisco Lindor keeps improving. Lindor will try to lead the Indians to a series win when they visit the Minnesota Twins for the finale of a rain-shortened three-game set on Thursday afternoon.

Lindor extended his hitting streak to 12 games on Tuesday and recorded his first triple of the season while helping Cleveland to an 11-4 drubbing in the second game of the series. The 23-year-old is starting to get more support from former MVP candidate Michael Brantley, who is 8-for-21 with seven runs scored in his last five games. The Twins are losers of three in a row and are 1-4 on a homestand that was shortened to nine games when Wednesday's scheduled contest was rained out and rescheduled as a doubleheader on June 17. Minnesota will take the opportunity to switch up its rotation and push rookie Adalberto Mejia back in favor of Ervin Santana opposite Cleveland's Trevor Bauer, who was scheduled to go on Wednesday.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, ESPN, MLB Network, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Trevor Bauer (0-2, 8.44 ERA) vs. Twins RH Ervin Santana (3-0, 0.41)

Bauer has yet to complete six innings and is coming off his worst effort of the young season as he surrendered six runs on eight hits and two walks in five frames against Detroit on Friday. The UCLA product yielded four home runs over 15 2/3 innings in those first three outings. Bauer has struggled against Minnesota over the last three seasons, posting a 1-5 record with a 5.32 ERA in 11 starts.

Santana is off to a much better start and is aiming for his fourth straight win after striking out eight in a one-hit shutout of the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. The Dominican has yet to allow more than two hits in any start and is carrying a streak of 18 straight scoreless innings into Thursday's turn. Santana went 1-1 with a 3.18 ERA in two starts against Cleveland last season but has yielded three home runs in to new Indians slugger Edwin Encarnacion in 25 career at-bats.

WALK-OFFS

1. Twins CF Byron Buxton went 0-for-4 on Tuesday to drop his batting average to .085.

2. Cleveland 2B Jose Ramirez is 14-for-24 with 10 RBIs in his last six games.

3. Minnesota 3B Miguel Sano has struck out nine times in his last four contests.

PREDICTION: Indians 7, Twins 2

 

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Preview: Tigers at Rays
GAME: Detroit Tigers (8-6) at Tampa Bay Rays (8-8)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, April 20 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida

Trying to shake out of his early-season slump, Evan Longoria showed up at the ballpark Wednesday with a new look, trimming back most of the beard that opened eyes upon his arrival at spring training. The extra grooming changed both the fortunes of Longoria and the Tampa Bay Rays, who go for a three-game sweep of the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon.

Longoria collected three hits and drove in three runs as the Rays improved to 7-2 at Tropicana Field despite blowing an early four-run lead with a stunning ninth-inning comeback. Logan Morrison hit what appeared to be a game-ending double-play ball, only to see Detroit shortstop José Iglesias trip over the second-base bag and throw wildly past first, allowing the tying and winning runs to score in Tampa Bay's 8-7 victory. The Tigers wasted some big production from the top of the order, receiving six hits and seven RBIs from their Nos. 2-4 hitters - Nicholas Castellanos, Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez. Detroit also has a potential injury concern in Iglesias, who took a knee to the face from a sliding Brad Miller and was down on the field for a long time following the bizarre game-ending play.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, FSN Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers LH Daniel Norris (1-0, 2.19 ERA) vs. Rays RH Erasmo Ramírez (1-0, 3.72)

Despite taking a line drive off the back of his throwing shoulder in his last start, Norris broke into the win column by blanking Cleveland on two hits over six innings. He also tossed 6 1/3 innings of three-run ball in his season debut versus Boston, but the one concern is yielding seven walks in 12 1/3 frames. Norris owns a 2.25 ERA and 11 strikeouts over 12 innings in two career starts versus the Rays.

Ramirez made all but one of his 64 appearances out of the bullpen last year, but he is no stranger to the rotation after making 27 starts and going 11-6 for Tampa Bay in 2015. All five appearances this season have been in relief, including four innings at Boston on Saturday in which he gave up one run on three hits. Miguel Cabrera is 3-for-4 with a homer off Ramirez, who is 0-1 with a 9.35 ERA against Detroit.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tigers LF Justin Upton, who suffered a right wrist contusion in the series opener, is doubtful to play Thursday.

2. Rays CF Kevin Kiermaier is 8-for-17 with seven runs scored during a four-game hitting streak.

3. Castellanos became the first Detroit player with two triples in a game since Austin Jackson on Aug. 5, 2012.

PREDICTION: Tigers 4, Rays 3

 

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Preview: Angels at Astros
GAME: Los Angeles Angels (7-9) at Houston Astros (10-5)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, April 20 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas

The Los Angeles Angels' offensive breakout lasted only one game as Dallas Keuchel made sure their bats stayed silent on Wednesday. The Angels will try to muster some offense against Lance McCullers Jr. and earn a split of the four-game series when they visit the Houston Astros for the finale on Thursday afternoon.

Los Angeles failed to score more than three runs in a contest during a six-game slide before breaking out briefly in Tuesday's 5-2 triumph, which featured a three-run homer by Albert Pujols. But Pujols went quiet on Wednesday, wasting two-hit efforts from the two players in front of him in the lineup - Yunel Escobar and Mike Trout - by going 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts as the Angels went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position in the 5-1 setback. The Astros are winners of six of their last seven and watched Josh Reddick fall a single shy of the cycle on Wednesday. Reddick and the rest of Houston's lineup will take their hacks against Los Angeles' Matt Shoemaker on Thursday.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Matt Shoemaker (0-0, 6.14 ERA) vs. Astros RH Lance McCullers Jr. (1-0, 4.67)

Shoemaker is looking for his first win and will attempt to complete six innings for the first time on the young season after failing to factor in the decision in each of his first three turns. The Michigan native was bailed out by his offense after a tough start against Seattle on April 9 but rebounded to strike out seven and allow two runs in 5 1/3 innings at Kansas City on Saturday. Shoemaker had a hard time getting support in four starts versus Houston last season, posting a 1-2 record despite posting a 2.22 ERA.

McCullers turned in two straight quality starts to begin the campaign but fell off at Oakland on Friday, when he was reached for five runs and eight hits in 4 1/3 innings. The Florida native is racking up strikeouts with 23 in 17 1/3 innings while issuing only three walks. McCullers is 2-1 with a 2.09 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 38 2/3 career frames against the Angels.

WALK-OFFS

1. Astros SS Carlos Correa (bruised right hand) sat out the last three games but expects to return Thursday.

2. Los Angeles optioned C Carlos Perez to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday and recalled C Juan Graterol.

3. Houston 2B Jose Altuve is 13-for-26 over his last seven games.

PREDICTION: Astros 8, Angels 3

 

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Preview: Phillies at Mets
GAME: Philadelphia Phillies (5-9) at New York Mets (8-7)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, April 20 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York

Noah Syndergaard's toughest foe this season has been his own hand, which has caused the 24-year-old ace to make an early exit in two of his three starts. With a blister and two bleeding fingernails likely a thing of the past due to his recent manicure, Syndergaard looks to pace the Mets to their fifth win in six outings versus the visiting Philadelphia Phillies this season on Thursday when the National League East rivals play the rubber match of their three-game set.

Jay Bruce continues to torment the Phillies during his relatively short time with the Mets, recording his second multi-homer performance of the season while providing all of the offense in Wednesday's 5-4 triumph. The 30-year-old, who is 8-for-20 with 11 RBIs in five encounters with Philadelphia in 2017, has launched six of his 14 homers while wearing a New York uniform against manager Pete Mackanin's team. While the Mets are thrilled with Bruce's power surge, the Phillies are a bit flustered with Maikel Franco's power outage as he is mired in an 0-for-21 stretch in his last five games. The 24-year-old Dominican has seen his batting average dip to a paltry .148 as a result and is 2-for-19 with runners in scoring position, but is 3-for-9 in his career versus Syndergaard.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, CSN Philadelphia, SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Aaron Nola (1-0, 3.27 ERA) vs. Mets RH Noah Syndergaard (1-0, 0.95)

Although his team has dropped six of its last eight overall, Nola is singing an optimistic tune after showing signs of rebounding from a disastrous 2016 campaign by recording 13 strikeouts against two walks in 11 innings this season. The seventh overall pick of the 2014 draft, Nola settled for a no-decision on Friday despite allowing just one run on six hits and striking out six over five innings at Washington. The 23-year-old was roughed up in his lone meeting with the Mets as he was gashed for six runs on nine hits in four innings of a 9-4 setback on Sept. 2, 2015.

Syndergaard has been downright dominant by recording 20 strikeouts without walking a batter in 19 innings this season. The 24-year-old handcuffed the Phillies in a pair of seven-inning outings in 2016 to improve his career mark versus the club to 4-0 with a 1.37 ERA. Odubel Herrera and Cameron Rupp have struggled mightily against Syndergaard - going 1-for-12 with two strikeouts and 1-for-9 with five strikeouts, respectively.

WALK-OFFS

1. New York RHP Jeurys Familia is eligible to return following a 15-game suspension for domestic abuse.

2. Phillies RF Michael Saunders recorded his second straight two-hit performance in the series on Wednesday and third versus the Mets this season.

3. New York RF Curtis Granderson is 1-for-18 in his last five outings.

PREDICTION: Mets 3, Phillies 0

 

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Preview: Orioles at Reds
GAME: Baltimore Orioles (9-4) at Cincinnati Reds (9-6)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, April 20 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio

Jonathan Schoop is swinging a hot bat for the Baltimore Orioles as the team has won five contests during his seven-game hitting streak to ascend to the top of the American League East. The 25-year-old Schoop looks to send the Orioles to their fourth series victory in five attempts this season on Thursday when they conclude their interleague set against the host Cincinnati Reds.

Schoop had an RBI single in Wednesday's 2-0 triumph to improve to 11-for-27 with two homers, seven RBIs and five runs scored during his hitting streak and is 3-for-6 in his career versus Thursday starter Scott Feldman. The National League Central-leading Reds have struggled at Great American Ball Park, going 2-4 on their current 10-game homestand to fall to 4-5 on the season in front of their home fans. Eugenio Suarez had one of his team's two singles on Wednesday and has hit safely in four straight and nine of his last 10. The 25-year-old Venezuelan hasn't been as fortunate in a small sample size versus Thursday starter Wade Miley, as he has struck out in all three plate appearances.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN (Baltimore), FSN Ohio (Columbus)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles LH Wade Miley (1-0, 2.45 ERA) vs. Reds RH Scott Feldman (1-1, 2.87)

Miley overcame a seven-walk season debut by recording both his first quality start and victory in his last outing on Friday. The 30-year-old allowed three runs on five hits over six innings and struck out eight without issuing a free pass in a 6-4 triumph at Toronto. Miley, who owns a 3-2 mark with a 4.25 ERA in six career starts against Cincinnati, is under the gun to produce after sputtering his way to a 6.17 ERA in 11 starts last season with Baltimore after being acquired at the trade deadline.

Feldman struggled with his control in his last outing, issuing five walks and seeing his pitch count balloon to 104 before exiting after five innings of a no-decision versus Milwaukee. The 34-year-old is seeking his first win at Great American Ball Park after taking the loss with the Cubs in 2013 as well as an Opening Day setback versus Philadelphia on April 3. Feldman owns a 5-2 career mark versus the Orioles, limiting Adam Jones to an .087 batting average in 23 career at-bats.

WALK-OFFS

1. Jones has hit safely in five straight games and 12 of 13 this season.

2. Cincinnati RF Scott Schebler is 0-for-8 with three strikeouts in the series.

3. Orioles LHP Zach Britton will undergo an MRI on Friday in Baltimore to assess his strained left forearm.

PREDICTION: Orioles 4, Reds 3

 

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Preview: Nationals at Braves
GAME: Washington Nationals (9-5) at Atlanta Braves (6-8)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, April 20 - 7:35 PM EST
WHERE: SunTrust Park, Cumberland, Georgia

Freddie Freeman seemingly hits a lot of pitchers well, but he certainly causes some restless sleep for Washington Nationals star Stephen Strasburg. Freeman is a sizzling 14-for-35 with four home runs, three doubles and 13 RBIs against Strasburg and looks to continue his success when the Atlanta Braves finish a three-game series versus visiting Washington on Thursday.

Freeman hit his sixth homer of the season in Atlanta's 14-4 loss in the opener and is a scorching 8-for-9 with three blasts over his last three games to raise his average to a major league-leading .440. Washington's Bryce Harper is just as hot as he belted two homers (including a grand slam) and drove in five runs on Wednesday and is 9-for-12 with four shots and 10 RBIs over his last three contests. Ryan Zimmerman also slugged a grand slam as the Nationals racked up 20 hits while winning their third straight contest and sixth in eight games. The Braves' two losses to Washington occurred after they won their first four games at the recently opened SunTrust Park.

TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, MLB Network, MASN2 (Washington), FSN South (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (1-0, 3.00 ERA) vs. Braves RH R.A. Dickey (1-1, 3.86)

Strasburg has experienced mixed results against the Braves, compiling an 8-8 record and 3.85 ERA in 23 career starts. The 28-year-old defeated Miami in his first start of the season before failing to record a decision in back-to-back turns against Philadelphia. Strasburg went 8-1 with a 3.00 ERA in 10 road starts last season, including a victory in his final outing at Turner Field - Atlanta's former ballpark.

Dickey defeated San Diego in his last outing, when he allowed two runs (both on solo homers) and seven hits over six innings. The 42-year-old is 4-7 with a 3.68 ERA in 16 career appearances (14 starts) against the Nationals but has faced them just once (a loss in 2015) over the last four-plus seasons. Dickey has fanned Harper (4-for-17) seven times but has struggled with Jayson Werth (13-for-27, two homers, three doubles).

WALK-OFFS

1. The Nationals are 30-9 against the Braves since the start of the 2015 season.

2. Werth (groin) departed Wednesday's game and his status for Thursday is uncertain.

3. Atlanta LF Matt Kemp (hamstring) played seven innings during a rehab stint on Wednesday and will rejoin the team for Thursday's finale.

PREDICTION: Nationals 7, Braves 3

 

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Preview: Royals at Rangers
GAME: Kansas City Royals (7-7) at Texas Rangers (5-10)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, April 20 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas

The Kansas City Royals are getting away with some sub-par efforts from their hitters thanks to a dominant pitching staff. The Royals' pitchers will try to run their streak of allowing fewer than three earned runs to seven straight games when they visit the Texas Rangers for the opener of a four-game series on Thursday.

Kansas City has won five of its last six games despite scoring more than three runs only once in that span, with Tuesday's 2-1 setback against San Francisco serving as the lone loss. Jason Vargas struck out nine and did not walk a batter over seven scoreless innings to outduel Madison Bumgarner in Wednesday's 2-0 triumph and hands the reins to Danny Duffy, who has yet to suffer a loss in 2017. The Rangers had their own problems scoring runs while dropping the final two contests of a three-game set at Oakland this week to cap a 3-6 road trip versus West Division rivals Los Angeles, Seattle and the Athletics. Texas is just 2-4 at home and will try to turn things around behind Andrew Cashner on Thursday.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FSN Kansas City, FSN Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals LH Danny Duffy (2-0, 1.80 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Andrew Cashner (0-1, 5.06)

Duffy allowed two runs or fewer in each of his first three starts and held the Angels to one along with three hits while striking out six in seven innings on Friday. The World Baseball Classic champion is limiting opponents to a .203 batting average to help overcome seven walks in 20 frames. Duffy is just 1-1 with a 5.31 ERA in four career starts against Texas but earned a win on July 22 after allowing just one run in 6 2/3 innings.

Cashner began the campaign on the disabled list with tightness in his right biceps and could not get any support from his offense in a 5-0 loss on Saturday in his season debut. The veteran Texan allowed four runs - three earned - on five hits and three walks in 5 1/3 innings while striking out a pair. Kansas City's current roster is just 9-for-38 without a home run against Cashner.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre (calf) did some light running on Wednesday but is not close to a return.

2. Royals C Salvador Perez is 5-for-12 over his last three games.

3. Texas 3B Joey Gallo hit a solo homer on Wednesday to snap a three-game hitless streak.

PREDICTION: Royals 3, Rangers 1

 

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Preview: Cardinals at Brewers
GAME: St. Louis Cardinals (6-9) at Milwaukee Brewers (8-8)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, April 20 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


The St. Louis Cardinals are recovering from a putrid start and look to post their fourth consecutive victory when they open a four-game series at the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. The Cardinals turned their fortunes around with three consecutive 2-1 victories in a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates after opening the campaign with nine losses in 12 games.

Center fielder Dexter Fowler was just 8-for-56 with zero RBIs through the first 14 games but he supplied all the offense on Wednesday with two solo homers in the series-ending victory over the Pirates. "Don't get me wrong, it's tough, especially when you're battling out there and you're not getting what you want and we're losing and the whole nine," Fowler told reporters afterward, "but at the end of the day, it's a game and you've just got to keep that in perspective." Milwaukee dropped its last two games and Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs was particularly painful as the Brewers allowed four runs in the bottom of the ninth inning - the final three on Addison Russell's homer. The opener begins a stretch of 10 straight home games for Milwaukee, which is just 2-5 at Miller Park.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN Midwest (St. Louis), FSN Wisconsin Plus (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Carlos Martinez (0-2, 3.57 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Zach Davies (0-2, 8.79)

Martinez is coming off an odd outing in which he struck out 11, walked a career-high eight and allowed three runs (two earned) and four hits over 5 1/3 innings in a loss to the New York Yankees. The 25-year-old issued just one total walk in his first two starts to further compound the uneven performance. Martinez excelled against Milwaukee last season with a 3-0 mark and 1.38 ERA in four starts and has limited the Brewers to a .223 average in 19 career appearances (eight starts).

Davies struggled through his first three starts with a 2.02 WHIP while allowing opponents to bat a collective .344. The 24-year-old has yet to pitch more than five innings and his best outing was his last, when he gave up three runs and five hits in five innings in a no-decision against the Cincinnati Reds. Davies is 1-0 with a 1.66 ERA in three career starts against the Cardinals but has been torched by third baseman Jedd Gyorko (5-for-8, one homer).

WALK-OFFS

1. The Cardinals are 61-30 against the Brewers since the beginning of the 2012 season.

2. Milwaukee 3B Travis Shaw has homered in back-to-back games and three of the last four.

3. St. Louis 1B Matt Carpenter (right hand) went 1-for-4 on Wednesday after missing the previous two games.

PREDICTION: Brewers 6, Cardinals 5

 

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Preview: Diamondbacks at Padres
GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks (10-6) at San Diego Padres (6-10)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, April 20 - 9:10 PM EST
WHERE: Petco Park, San Diego, California

Rookie center fielder Manuel Margot figures to return to the starting lineup Thursday as the San Diego Padres face the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks in the rubber match of their three-game series. The slumping Margot sat for the first time Wednesday but contributed a pinch-hit single as the Padres snapped their five-game losing streak with a 1-0 win over the Diamondbacks.

Along with right fielder Hunter Renfroe, Margot is expected to be a key part of the rebuilding effort in San Diego. The 22-year-old has recorded two hits and one walk in his last 18 plate appearances but already has pushed his way into the National League Rookie of the Year discussion with a .262 average, three home runs and six RBIs. While San Diego is experimenting with several rookies and three Rule 5 selections, Arizona possesses a veteran lineup led offensively by Paul Goldschmidt and Jake Lamb, who has reached base safely in 14 consecutive games. The Diamondbacks are 4-5 on their 10-game road trip and received an encouraging outing Wednesday from Zack Greinke, who threw a complete game and held the Padres to five hits with six strikeouts.

TV: 9:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FSN Arizona, FSN San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks LH Patrick Corbin (1-2, 2.81 ERA) vs. Padres LH Clayton Richard (1-2, 3.60)

Corbin allowed five runs - three earned - and nine hits over six innings in Saturday’s 8-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 27-year-old posted a 3.95 ERA in five games (one start) against San Diego last season and has gone 3-4 with a 3.54 ERA in 11 career appearances (six starts) versus the Padres. Corbin has had his difficulties with Hector Sanchez, who has recorded seven hits in 13 at-bats.

Richard tossed eight scoreless innings in his season debut against the Dodgers but has struggled in his last two outings, allowing a total of nine runs - eight earned - over 12 frames in back-to-back losses. The 33-year-old has pitched well in his career against Arizona, going 8-3 with a 3.97 ERA in 13 starts. Yasmany Tomas is 4-for-7 with a home run against Richard, who has posted a 2.95 ERA in 58 career games (56 starts) at Petco Park.

WALK-OFFS

1. San Diego 1B Wil Myers is 16-for-39 with two home runs and seven RBIs during his 10-game hitting streak.

2. Arizona RHP Archie Bradley is riding a career-high 13 1/3-inning scoreless streak.

3. The Padres placed Jarred Cosart on the 10-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain and recalled fellow RHP Kevin Quackenbush from Triple-A El Paso.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 7, Padres 5

 

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Preview: Mariners at Athletics
GAME: Seattle Mariners (7-9) at Oakland Athletics (7-8)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, April 20 - 10:05 PM EST
WHERE: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California

Seattle left-hander James Paxton hasn't been scored on in his first three starts and strives for another solid performance when the Mariners visit the Oakland Athletics in Thursday's opener of a four-game series. Paxton allowed just eight hits and four walks while striking out 22 in 21 innings during the flawless outings.

The Mariners produced a season high for runs scored in Wednesday's 10-5 victory over the Miami Marlins and won five of their past six games. Right fielder Mitch Haniger continues to swing a hot bat and went 3-for-4 with four RBIs to extend his hitting streak to 13 games. Oakland also recorded a season best for runs in Wednesday's 9-1 victory over the Texas Rangers as left fielder Khris Davis slugged his seventh homer to tie for the major-league lead. Davis has gone deep three times in the past five games as he attempts to follow up last season's career-high 42-homer campaign.

TV: 10:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, ROOT (Seattle), NBC Sports California Plus (Oakland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners LH James Paxton (2-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Cesar Valdez (NR)

Paxton was just 6-7 with a 3.79 ERA in 20 starts last season but did record nearly five times as many strikeouts (117) as walks (24). The 28-year-old has long been viewed as a future standout by the Mariners but injuries have curtailed his progress and last season's 121 innings are his most since he reached the majors in 2013. Paxton is 2-0 with a 2.75 ERA in three career starts against the Athletics.

Valdez is making his third major-league start and is appearing in a big-league game for the first time since June 10, 2010 when he was a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 32-year-old went 1-2 with a 7.65 ERA and 1.95 WHIP in nine appearances (two starts) during the 2010 stint. Valdez was signed by Oakland as a minor-league free agent last November and was 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA at Triple-A Nashville when recalled to start for injured Kendall Graveman.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Mariners won 12 of their past 13 games in Oakland.

2. Athletics CF Rajai Davis had two hits and scored twice on Wednesday after being hitless in nine at-bats over his previous three games.

3. Seattle SS Jean Segura (hamstring) could begin a rehab stint on Thursday and is expected to rejoin the Mariners in Detroit on Tuesday.

PREDICTION: Athletics 4, Mariners 1

 

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Trends - Boston at Toronto


W/L Trends


Boston
•Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss.
• Red Sox are 10-2 in their last 12 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 games on astroturf.
• Red Sox are 8-2 in their last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
• Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
• Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
• Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
• Red Sox are 2-9 in their last 11 road games.
• Red Sox are 1-7 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.



Toronto
•Blue Jays are 11-5 in their last 16 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Blue Jays are 15-7 in their last 22 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Blue Jays are 6-18 in their last 24 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Blue Jays are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Blue Jays are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. American League East.
• Blue Jays are 2-7 in their last 9 home games.
• Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Blue Jays are 2-9 in their last 11 overall.
• Blue Jays are 2-9 in their last 11 games on astroturf.
• Blue Jays are 0-5 in their last 5 games following a win.
• Blue Jays are 0-7 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 0-6 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 6-1 in Estradas last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Blue Jays are 16-5 in Estradas last 21 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 12-5 in Estradas last 17 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 2-5 in Estradas last 7 home starts.
• Blue Jays are 2-6 in Estradas last 8 starts vs. American League East.
• Blue Jays are 2-7 in Estradas last 9 starts on astroturf.
• Blue Jays are 1-4 in Estradas last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Blue Jays are 1-4 in Estradas last 5 starts.
• Blue Jays are 0-5 in Estradas last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.


OU Trends


Boston
•Under is 5-1-1 in Red Sox last 7 games following a loss.
• Under is 8-2 in Red Sox last 10 Thursday games.
• Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Red Sox last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
• Over is 6-2-1 in Red Sox last 9 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 21-9-2 in Red Sox last 32 overall.
• Under is 14-6-2 in Red Sox last 22 vs. American League East.
• Under is 17-8-1 in Red Sox last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter.



Toronto
•Under is 7-2 in Blue Jays last 9 Thursday games.
• Under is 10-3-1 in Blue Jays last 14 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 12-4-1 in Blue Jays last 17 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 15-5 in Blue Jays last 20 home games.
• Under is 37-13-7 in Blue Jays last 57 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Under is 19-7 in Blue Jays last 26 vs. American League East.
• Under is 13-5 in Blue Jays last 18 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 13-5-1 in Blue Jays last 19 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 39-15-1 in Blue Jays last 55 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 10-4-1 in Blue Jays last 15 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Under is 17-7 in Blue Jays last 24 on astroturf.
• Under is 35-15-3 in Blue Jays last 53 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 37-17-1 in Blue Jays last 55 overall.
• Under is 32-15-5 in Blue Jays last 52 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 5-1 in Estradas last 6 Thursday starts.
• Under is 5-1 in Estradas last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Under is 4-1 in Estradas last 5 starts overall.
• Under is 4-1 in Estradas last 5 starts vs. American League East.
• Under is 10-3 in Estradas last 13 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 13-4 in Estradas last 17 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 19-7 in Estradas last 26 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 18-7-1 in Estradas last 26 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Over is 7-3 in Estradas last 10 starts on astroturf.
• Under is 18-8 in Estradas last 26 home starts.


Head to Head


•Under is 5-1 in Estradas last 6 starts vs. Red Sox.
• Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.



Umpire Trends - Cory Blaser


•Under is 6-1-4 in Blasers last 11 Thursday games behind home plate.
• Road team is 6-1 in Blasers last 7 games behind home plate.
• Under is 6-1 in Blasers last 7 games behind home plate vs. Boston.
• Road team is 7-2 in Blasers last 9 games behind home plate vs. Boston.
• Under is 19-6-1 in Blasers last 26 games behind home plate.
• Road team is 5-2 in Blasers last 7 games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
• Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 games with Blaser behind home plate.

 

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Trends - Cleveland at Minnesota


W/L Trends


Cleveland
•Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Indians are 11-3 in their last 14 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Indians are 13-5 in their last 18 road games.
• Indians are 23-9 in their last 32 Thursday games.
• Indians are 3-7 in Bauers last 10 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Indians are 2-7 in Bauers last 9 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Indians are 1-4 in Bauers last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Indians are 0-4 in Bauers last 4 starts.
• Indians are 0-4 in Bauers last 4 starts on grass.



Minnesota
•Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
• Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 Thursday games.
• Twins are 17-36 in their last 53 games on grass.
• Twins are 17-39 in their last 56 overall.
• Twins are 16-40 in their last 56 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Twins are 7-19 in their last 26 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
• Twins are 14-42 in their last 56 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Twins are 7-21 in their last 28 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League Central.
• Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
• Twins are 4-1 in Santanas last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Twins are 11-23 in Santanas last 34 starts.
• Twins are 10-22 in Santanas last 32 starts on grass.
• Twins are 6-15 in Santanas last 21 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Twins are 1-5 in Santanas last 6 Thursday starts.


OU Trends


Cleveland
•Over is 4-1-1 in Indians last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 8-2-1 in Indians last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 10-3-3 in Indians last 16 Thursday games.
• Under is 5-2 in Indians last 7 during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 3-0-1 in Bauers last 4 Thursday starts.
• Over is 4-0-1 in Bauers last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
• Under is 21-4-4 in Bauers last 29 road starts.
• Over is 8-2-1 in Bauers last 11 starts on grass.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Bauers last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Over is 8-3-1 in Bauers last 12 starts overall.
• Under is 15-6-1 in Bauers last 22 starts following a team loss in their previous game.



Minnesota
•Under is 9-2-1 in Twins last 12 vs. American League Central.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Twins last 6 home games.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Twins last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Twins last 5 Thursday games.
• Under is 15-5-1 in Twins last 21 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 23-9-3 in Twins last 35 overall.
• Under is 23-9-3 in Twins last 35 on grass.
• Under is 5-2-1 in Twins last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Over is 25-10-1 in Twins last 36 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 6-0-1 in Santanas last 7 starts overall.
• Under is 5-0-1 in Santanas last 6 starts vs. American League Central.
• Under is 14-3-1 in Santanas last 18 starts on grass.
• Under is 4-1 in Santanas last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 18-7-1 in Santanas last 26 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.


Head to Head


•Indians are 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.
• Indians are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Minnesota.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Bauers last 5 starts vs. Twins.
• Under is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings in Minnesota.
• Indians are 1-4 in Bauers last 5 starts vs. Twins.



Umpire Trends - Paul Nauert


•Home team is 6-0 in Nauerts last 6 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 4-0 in Nauerts last 4 Thursday games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
• Indians are 7-0 in their last 7 games with Nauert behind home plate.
• Under is 12-3 in Nauerts last 15 Thursday games behind home plate.
• Over is 10-3 in Nauerts last 13 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 13-5 in Nauerts last 18 Thursday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 10-4 in Nauerts last 14 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
• Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Nauert behind home plate.

 

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Trends - Detroit at Tampa Bay


W/L Trends


Detroit
•Tigers are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a loss.
• Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Tigers are 42-19 in their last 61 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Tigers are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
• Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 games on astroturf.
• Tigers are 5-0 in Norris' last 5 road starts.
• Tigers are 5-1 in Norris' last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Tigers are 5-1 in Norris' last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Tigers are 7-2 in Norris' last 9 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Tigers are 7-2 in Norris' last 9 starts.
• Tigers are 6-2 in Norris' last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Tigers are 5-2 in Norris' last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Tampa Bay
•Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 games on astroturf.
• Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 home games.
• Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Rays are 18-41 in their last 59 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rays are 6-14 in their last 20 vs. American League Central.
• Rays are 5-12 in their last 17 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rays are 8-21 in their last 29 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Rays are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rays are 7-3 in Ramirezs last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Rays are 2-6 in Ramirezs last 8 starts.
• Rays are 1-4 in Ramirezs last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Rays are 1-4 in Ramirezs last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
• Rays are 1-4 in Ramirezs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rays are 1-4 in Ramirezs last 5 home starts.
• Rays are 1-4 in Ramirezs last 5 starts on astroturf.
• Rays are 0-4 in Ramirezs last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.


OU Trends


Detroit
•Under is 7-1 in Tigers last 8 on astroturf.
• Under is 28-8-1 in Tigers last 37 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 8-3 in Tigers last 11 games following a loss.
• Over is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 road games.
• Over is 12-5-1 in Tigers last 18 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 28-12 in Tigers last 40 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 15-7 in Tigers last 22 vs. American League East.
• Over is 45-22-4 in Tigers last 71 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Over is 4-0 in Norris' last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 5-0-1 in Norris' last 6 road starts.
• Over is 4-0-1 in Norris' last 5 starts overall.
• Over is 3-0-1 in Norris' last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1-1 in Norris' last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Over is 5-1-1 in Norris' last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Norris' last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Over is 7-3 in Norris' last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Tampa Bay
•Under is 7-1-1 in Rays last 9 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 8-3-1 in Rays last 12 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 10-4 in Rays last 14 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 5-2-1 in Rays last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 12-5 in Rays last 17 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Under is 14-6-1 in Rays last 21 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 7-3-2 in Rays last 12 games following a win.
• Over is 4-1 in Ramirezs last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
• Under is 7-2 in Ramirezs last 9 starts on astroturf.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Ramirezs last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 6-2 in Ramirezs last 8 home starts.
• Under is 5-2-1 in Ramirezs last 8 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.


Head to Head


•Tigers are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
• Under is 19-7-2 in the last 28 meetings in Tampa Bay.
• Tigers are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Tampa Bay.



Umpire Trends - Chad Fairchild


•Home team is 6-1 in Fairchilds last 7 Thursday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 5-1 in Fairchilds last 6 games behind home plate.
• Under is 4-1 in Fairchilds last 5 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
• Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Fairchild behind home plate.
• Over is 4-1 in Fairchilds last 5 Thursday games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
• Home team is 7-2 in Fairchilds last 9 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
• Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 Thursday games with Fairchild behind home plate.

 

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Trends - LA Angels at Houston


W/L Trends


LA Angels
•Angels are 8-3 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Angels are 7-3 in their last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Angels are 16-33 in their last 49 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
• Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Angels are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss.
• Angels are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Angels are 1-6 in their last 7 road games.
• Angels are 1-7 in their last 8 overall.
• Angels are 1-7 in their last 8 games on grass.
• Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Angels are 4-0 in Shoemakers last 4 starts vs. American League West.
• Angels are 4-0 in Shoemakers last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Angels are 6-1 in Shoemakers last 7 starts.
• Angels are 5-1 in Shoemakers last 6 starts on grass.
• Angels are 6-2 in Shoemakers last 8 starts during game 4 of a series.
• Angels are 5-2 in Shoemakers last 7 Thursday starts.
• Angels are 4-9 in Shoemakers last 13 road starts.
• Angels are 1-4 in Shoemakers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Houston
•Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Astros are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. American League West.
• Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 overall.
• Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 games on grass.
• Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
• Astros are 27-12 in their last 39 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Astros are 44-20 in their last 64 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Astros are 23-50 in their last 73 Thursday games.
• Astros are 5-12 in their last 17 during game 4 of a series.
• Astros are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 4-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Astros are 5-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 6 starts.
• Astros are 5-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 6 starts on grass.
• Astros are 8-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 10 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Astros are 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 home starts.
• Astros are 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Astros are 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Astros are 6-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 8 starts vs. American League West.
• Astros are 4-10 in McCullers Jr.s last 14 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.


OU Trends


LA Angels
•Under is 5-0 in Angels last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 6-1 in Angels last 7 during game 4 of a series.
• Under is 21-6 in Angels last 27 road games.
• Under is 21-7 in Angels last 28 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 20-7-1 in Angels last 28 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 20-7 in Angels last 27 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 19-7 in Angels last 26 games following a loss.
• Under is 36-15-2 in Angels last 53 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 35-16-1 in Angels last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 36-17-1 in Angels last 54 on grass.
• Under is 37-18-2 in Angels last 57 overall.
• Over is 5-1 in Shoemakers last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Over is 4-1 in Shoemakers last 5 starts during game 4 of a series.
• Under is 12-3-1 in Shoemakers last 16 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 10-3-1 in Shoemakers last 14 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2-1 in Shoemakers last 8 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 5-2 in Shoemakers last 7 starts overall.



Houston
•Under is 5-1 in Astros last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Over is 4-1 in Astros last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 7-2 in Astros last 9 during game 4 of a series.
• Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 home games.
• Under is 36-17-6 in Astros last 59 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 10-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 11 starts vs. American League West.
• Under is 6-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Under is 6-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 6-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 10-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 12 starts on grass.
• Under is 5-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 8-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 7-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 15-5-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 21 home starts.
• Under is 19-7 in McCullers Jr.s last 26 starts overall.


Head to Head


•Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Houston.
• Under is 4-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 4 starts vs. Angels.
• Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
• Under is 4-1 in Shoemakers last 5 starts vs. Astros.
• Angels are 6-15 in the last 21 meetings.
• Angels are 7-18 in the last 25 meetings in Houston.
• Angels are 1-5 in Shoemakers last 6 starts vs. Astros.



Umpire Trends - Tripp Gibson III


•Home team is 4-0 in Gibson IIIs last 4 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
• Over is 5-1 in Gibson IIIs last 6 Thursday games behind home plate.
• Over is 9-2-1 in Gibson IIIs last 12 games behind home plate.
• Under is 4-1 in Gibson IIIs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
• Home team is 4-1 in Gibson IIIs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
• Home team is 7-3 in Gibson IIIs last 10 Thursday games behind home plate.

 

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Trends - Philadelphia at NY Mets


W/L Trends


Philadelphia
•Phillies are 16-36 in their last 52 vs. National League East.
• Phillies are 4-9 in their last 13 during game 3 of a series.
• Phillies are 4-9 in their last 13 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Phillies are 22-51 in their last 73 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Phillies are 3-7 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Phillies are 4-10 in their last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Phillies are 4-10 in their last 14 games following a loss.
• Phillies are 10-25 in their last 35 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Phillies are 6-15 in their last 21 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Phillies are 2-6 in their last 8 overall.
• Phillies are 2-6 in their last 8 games on grass.
• Phillies are 4-14 in their last 18 road games.
• Phillies are 3-11 in their last 14 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Phillies are 0-4 in their last 4 Thursday games.
• Phillies are 2-5 in Nolas last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Phillies are 2-5 in Nolas last 7 starts vs. National League East.
• Phillies are 2-8 in Nolas last 10 starts.
• Phillies are 2-8 in Nolas last 10 starts on grass.
• Phillies are 1-5 in Nolas last 6 road starts.
• Phillies are 1-8 in Nolas last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Phillies are 0-5 in Nolas last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Phillies are 0-4 in Nolas last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.



NY Mets
•Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
• Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 Thursday games.
• Mets are 11-5 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Mets are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
• Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League East.
• Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
• Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
• Mets are 5-1 in Syndergaards last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Mets are 5-1 in Syndergaards last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Mets are 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Mets are 11-4 in Syndergaards last 15 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Mets are 9-4 in Syndergaards last 13 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.


OU Trends


Philadelphia
•Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 6-2 in Phillies last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 6-2 in Phillies last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 6-2 in Phillies last 8 games following a loss.
• Over is 8-3-1 in Phillies last 12 Thursday games.
• Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 overall.
• Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 on grass.
• Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 vs. National League East.
• Under is 9-4-1 in Phillies last 14 during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 7-1 in Nolas last 8 road starts.
• Over is 6-1 in Nolas last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1 in Nolas last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 9-2 in Nolas last 11 starts on grass.
• Over is 9-2 in Nolas last 11 starts overall.
• Over is 7-2 in Nolas last 9 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 6-2 in Nolas last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Over is 6-2 in Nolas last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 5-2 in Nolas last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 7-3 in Nolas last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.



NY Mets
•Over is 7-0 in Mets last 7 Thursday games.
• Over is 5-0-1 in Mets last 6 home games.
• Over is 4-0 in Mets last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
• Over is 3-0-1 in Mets last 4 during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 9-3-1 in Mets last 13 overall.
• Under is 6-2 in Mets last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Over is 9-3-1 in Mets last 13 on grass.
• Over is 9-3-1 in Mets last 13 vs. National League East.
• Over is 5-2-1 in Mets last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 5-2-1 in Mets last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 7-3 in Mets last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 7-3 in Mets last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 9-4-1 in Mets last 14 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Syndergaards last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Syndergaards last 4 starts on grass.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Syndergaards last 4 starts overall.
• Over is 8-1-2 in Syndergaards last 11 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 5-1 in Syndergaards last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 5-1 in Syndergaards last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Syndergaards last 5 home starts.
• Over is 5-2-1 in Syndergaards last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.


Head to Head


•Mets are 4-0 in Syndergaards last 4 starts vs. Phillies.
• Over is 40-16-2 in the last 58 meetings in New York.
• Over is 72-34-5 in the last 111 meetings.
• Phillies are 8-20 in the last 28 meetings in New York.
• Phillies are 16-40 in the last 56 meetings.



Umpire Trends - Dan Iassogna


•Road team is 5-0 in Iassognas last 5 Thursday games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
• Phillies are 6-1 in their last 7 Thursday games with Iassogna behind home plate.
• Under is 5-1 in Iassognas last 6 Thursday games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
• Home team is 4-1 in Iassognas last 5 games behind home plate vs. New York.
• Road team is 7-2 in Iassognas last 9 Thursday games behind home plate vs. New York.
• Home team is 6-2 in Iassognas last 8 games behind home plate.
• Phillies are 3-9 in their last 12 games with Iassogna behind home plate.

 

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Trends - Baltimore at Cincinnati


W/L Trends


Baltimore
•Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
• Orioles are 8-2 in their last 10 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Orioles are 7-2 in their last 9 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Orioles are 12-4 in their last 16 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Orioles are 11-4 in their last 15 interleague road games.
• Orioles are 22-8 in their last 30 interleague games.
• Orioles are 11-4 in their last 15 games on grass.
• Orioles are 5-2 in their last 7 road games.
• Orioles are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
• Orioles are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Orioles are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Orioles are 9-4 in their last 13 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Orioles are 2-5 in Mileys last 7 starts on grass.
• Orioles are 0-4 in Mileys last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.



Cincinnati
•Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series.
• Reds are 5-1 in their last 6 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
• Reds are 17-35 in their last 52 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Reds are 20-42 in their last 62 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Reds are 3-7 in their last 10 Thursday games.
• Reds are 16-38 in their last 54 interleague games.
• Reds are 5-12 in their last 17 interleague home games.
• Reds are 15-41 in their last 56 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Reds are 3-11 in their last 14 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Reds are 2-9 in their last 11 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Reds are 1-9 in their last 10 vs. American League East.


OU Trends


Baltimore
•Over is 5-0-1 in Orioles last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 interleague games.
• Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 Thursday games.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Orioles last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 7-2 in Orioles last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Under is 19-7 in Orioles last 26 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 8-3 in Orioles last 11 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 23-9-1 in Orioles last 33 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 games following a win.
• Over is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 7-3 in Orioles last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 50-22-2 in Orioles last 74 on grass.
• Over is 9-4-1 in Orioles last 14 interleague road games.
• Under is 36-17 in Orioles last 53 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 60-29-2 in Orioles last 91 overall.
• Over is 35-17-1 in Orioles last 53 vs. National League Central.
• Over is 5-0 in Mileys last 5 road starts.
• Over is 4-0 in Mileys last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 5-2 in Mileys last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.



Cincinnati
•Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 3-0-1 in Reds last 4 games following a loss.
• Over is 4-0-1 in Reds last 5 during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Reds last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 7-2 in Reds last 9 interleague home games.
• Over is 21-8-1 in Reds last 30 Thursday games.
• Over is 5-2 in Reds last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Over is 11-5 in Reds last 16 home games.
• Under is 11-5-1 in Reds last 17 interleague games.


Head to Head


•Orioles are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
• Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.



Umpire Trends - Mike Estabrook


•Under is 5-0-1 in Estabrooks last 6 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
• Orioles are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague games with Estabrook behind home plate.
• Orioles are 7-0 in their last 7 games with Estabrook behind home plate.
• Under is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 interleague games with Estabrook behind home plate.
• Home team is 4-0 in Estabrooks last 4 interleague games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
• Under is 5-0 in Estabrooks last 5 interleague games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
• Home team is 6-1 in Estabrooks last 7 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
• Under is 8-2 in Estabrooks last 10 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
• Home team is 4-1 in Estabrooks last 5 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
• Under is 20-8-1 in Estabrooks last 29 interleague games behind home plate.
• Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 games with Estabrook behind home plate.

 

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Trends - Washington at Atlanta


W/L Trends


Washington
•Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
• Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
• Nationals are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Nationals are 40-16 in their last 56 vs. National League East.
• Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Nationals are 3-8 in their last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Nationals are 11-3 in Strasburgs last 14 road starts.
• Nationals are 13-4 in Strasburgs last 17 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Nationals are 20-7 in Strasburgs last 27 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Nationals are 19-7 in Strasburgs last 26 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Nationals are 10-4 in Strasburgs last 14 Thursday starts.
• Nationals are 38-16 in Strasburgs last 54 starts.
• Nationals are 38-16 in Strasburgs last 54 starts on grass.
• Nationals are 40-17 in Strasburgs last 57 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Nationals are 7-3 in Strasburgs last 10 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Nationals are 35-16 in Strasburgs last 51 starts vs. National League East.



Atlanta
•Braves are 8-2 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 Thursday games.
• Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Braves are 11-3 in their last 14 home games.
• Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
• Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
• Braves are 16-37 in their last 53 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
• Braves are 15-42 in their last 57 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League East.
• Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss.


OU Trends


Washington
•Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Over is 9-3-1 in Nationals last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 6-2 in Nationals last 8 road games.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Nationals last 5 Thursday games.
• Over is 14-5 in Nationals last 19 games following a win.
• Over is 8-3-1 in Nationals last 12 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 19-9 in Nationals last 28 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 7-1 in Strasburgs last 8 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 9-2 in Strasburgs last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 7-2-1 in Strasburgs last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Strasburgs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 8-3 in Strasburgs last 11 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 18-7-1 in Strasburgs last 26 starts on grass.
• Over is 18-7-1 in Strasburgs last 26 starts overall.
• Over is 5-2 in Strasburgs last 7 Thursday starts.
• Over is 10-4-1 in Strasburgs last 15 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.



Atlanta
•Under is 3-0-1 in Braves last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Over is 26-6 in Braves last 32 games following a loss.
• Over is 28-7 in Braves last 35 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 20-7 in Braves last 27 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Over is 20-7-1 in Braves last 28 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 41-17-3 in Braves last 61 overall.
• Over is 41-17-3 in Braves last 61 on grass.
• Over is 12-5 in Braves last 17 during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 19-8-2 in Braves last 29 home games.
• Over is 35-15-2 in Braves last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 16-7-1 in Braves last 24 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 35-16-1 in Braves last 52 vs. National League East.


Head to Head


•Nationals are 6-1 in Strasburgs last 7 starts vs. Braves.
• Nationals are 5-1 in Strasburgs last 6 road starts vs. Braves.
• Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Atlanta.
• Over is 15-5-1 in the last 21 meetings.
• Nationals are 9-3 in the last 12 meetings in Atlanta.
• Nationals are 38-13 in the last 51 meetings.
• Under is 5-2 in Strasburgs last 7 road starts vs. Braves.



Umpire Trends - Fieldin Culbreth


•Over is 5-0 in Culbreths last 5 Thursday games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
• Over is 4-0 in Culbreths last 4 games behind home plate vs. Washington.
• Over is 4-0 in Culbreths last 4 Thursday games behind home plate vs. Washington.
• Under is 5-1 in Culbreths last 6 games behind home plate.
• Over is 5-1-2 in Culbreths last 8 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
• Home team is 8-2 in Culbreths last 10 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
• Over is 6-2 in Culbreths last 8 Thursday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 22-8 in Culbreths last 30 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 5-2 in Culbreths last 7 Thursday games behind home plate.
• Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games with Culbreth behind home plate.

 

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Trends - Kansas City at Texas


W/L Trends


Kansas City
•Royals are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League West.
• Royals are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
• Royals are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass.
• Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Royals are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Royals are 7-3 in their last 10 games following a win.
• Royals are 4-9 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Royals are 3-9 in their last 12 during game 1 of a series.
• Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 Thursday games.
• Royals are 1-7 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Royals are 1-9 in their last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Royals are 7-1 in Duffys last 8 starts vs. American League West.
• Royals are 7-1 in Duffys last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Royals are 5-1 in Duffys last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Royals are 12-3 in Duffys last 15 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Royals are 8-3 in Duffys last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Royals are 23-10 in Duffys last 33 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Royals are 3-7 in Duffys last 10 starts.
• Royals are 3-7 in Duffys last 10 starts on grass.
• Royals are 2-5 in Duffys last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Royals are 1-4 in Duffys last 5 road starts.
• Royals are 1-4 in Duffys last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.



Texas
•Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
• Rangers are 15-6 in their last 21 during game 1 of a series.
• Rangers are 4-9 in their last 13 games following a loss.
• Rangers are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Rangers are 2-8 in their last 10 home games.
• Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
• Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
• Rangers are 1-6 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Rangers are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.


OU Trends


Kansas City
•Under is 6-0 in Royals last 6 overall.
• Under is 6-0 in Royals last 6 on grass.
• Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 games following a win.
• Under is 5-0 in Royals last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 5-0 in Royals last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 vs. American League West.
• Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 during game 1 of a series.
• Over is 6-1-2 in Royals last 9 road games.
• Under is 9-2-1 in Royals last 12 Thursday games.
• Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 19-6-3 in Royals last 28 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
• Over is 13-6-1 in Royals last 20 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-0 in Duffys last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-0-2 in Duffys last 6 road starts.
• Over is 8-1-1 in Duffys last 10 starts on grass.
• Over is 8-1-1 in Duffys last 10 starts overall.
• Over is 5-1 in Duffys last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Over is 4-1 in Duffys last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Duffys last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Duffys last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Duffys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 8-3 in Duffys last 11 Thursday starts.



Texas
•Under is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Over is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 Thursday games.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Rangers last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 5-1-1 in Rangers last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 9-4-2 in Rangers last 15 games following a loss.


Head to Head


•Under is 19-4-4 in the last 27 meetings.
• Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Texas.
• Royals are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Texas.
• Royals are 0-6 in the last 6 meetings.

 

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Trends - St. Louis at Milwaukee


W/L Trends


St. Louis
•Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
• Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
• Cardinals are 8-2 in their last 10 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Cardinals are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cardinals are 1-6 in their last 7 road games.
• Cardinals are 1-6 in their last 7 Thursday games.
• Cardinals are 4-0 in Martinezs last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Cardinals are 4-1 in Martinezs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Cardinals are 4-1 in Martinezs last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Cardinals are 4-1 in Martinezs last 5 Thursday starts.
• Cardinals are 19-8 in Martinezs last 27 road starts.
• Cardinals are 11-5 in Martinezs last 16 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Cardinals are 21-10 in Martinezs last 31 starts vs. National League Central.
• Cardinals are 23-11 in Martinezs last 34 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.



Milwaukee
•Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
• Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 Thursday games.
• Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Brewers are 3-7 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Brewers are 2-7 in their last 9 home games.
• Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
• Brewers are 6-2 in Davies' last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Brewers are 7-3 in Davies' last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Brewers are 2-5 in Davies' last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Brewers are 2-6 in Davies' last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Brewers are 1-4 in Davies' last 5 home starts.
• Brewers are 0-4 in Davies' last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.


OU Trends


St. Louis
•Under is 6-1 in Cardinals last 7 overall.
• Under is 6-1 in Cardinals last 7 on grass.
• Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 8-2-1 in Cardinals last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 Thursday games.
• Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 12-3-1 in Cardinals last 16 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Cardinals last 6 during game 1 of a series.
• Under is 20-6-2 in Cardinals last 28 games following a win.
• Over is 9-3 in Cardinals last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
• Under is 18-7-2 in Cardinals last 27 vs. National League Central.
• Over is 7-3 in Cardinals last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Martinezs last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Martinezs last 4 road starts.
• Under is 7-1-1 in Martinezs last 9 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Martinezs last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 15-5-3 in Martinezs last 23 starts on grass.
• Under is 15-5-3 in Martinezs last 23 starts overall.
• Under is 15-5-6 in Martinezs last 26 starts vs. National League Central.
• Under is 15-6-5 in Martinezs last 26 starts with 4 days of rest.



Milwaukee
•Under is 7-1 in Brewers last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 overall.
• Over is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 on grass.
• Over is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 vs. National League Central.
• Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Over is 11-3-2 in Brewers last 16 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Brewers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 7-3 in Brewers last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 4-0 in Davies' last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Over is 5-0 in Davies' last 5 starts on grass.
• Over is 5-0 in Davies' last 5 starts overall.
• Over is 5-0 in Davies' last 5 home starts.
• Over is 4-0 in Davies' last 4 starts vs. National League Central.
• Over is 6-1 in Davies' last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1 in Davies' last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Davies' last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.


Head to Head


•Cardinals are 4-0 in Martinezs last 4 starts vs. Brewers.
• Cardinals are 5-0 in Martinezs last 5 road starts vs. Brewers.
• Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings in Milwaukee.
• Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
• Under is 4-1-2 in Martinezs last 7 starts vs. Brewers.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Martinezs last 5 road starts vs. Brewers.
• Cardinals are 37-15 in the last 52 meetings in Milwaukee.
• Cardinals are 36-16 in the last 52 meetings.

 

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Trends - Arizona at San Diego


W/L Trends


Arizona
•Diamondbacks are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
• Diamondbacks are 7-2 in their last 9 games following a loss.
• Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Diamondbacks are 13-6 in their last 19 overall.
• Diamondbacks are 13-6 in their last 19 games on grass.
• Diamondbacks are 17-35 in their last 52 road games.
• Diamondbacks are 34-76 in their last 110 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Diamondbacks are 4-11 in their last 15 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Diamondbacks are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Diamondbacks are 7-2 in Corbins last 9 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Diamondbacks are 5-2 in Corbins last 7 Thursday starts.
• Diamondbacks are 13-6 in Corbins last 19 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Diamondbacks are 7-19 in Corbins last 26 starts on grass.
• Diamondbacks are 6-18 in Corbins last 24 starts.
• Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Corbins last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Diamondbacks are 3-13 in Corbins last 16 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Diamondbacks are 1-5 in Corbins last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Diamondbacks are 1-10 in Corbins last 11 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Diamondbacks are 0-6 in Corbins last 6 road starts.
• Diamondbacks are 0-5 in Corbins last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Diamondbacks are 0-5 in Corbins last 5 starts vs. National League West.
• Diamondbacks are 0-4 in Corbins last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.



San Diego
•Padres are 19-39 in their last 58 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Padres are 18-37 in their last 55 games following a win.
• Padres are 16-35 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Padres are 15-39 in their last 54 during game 3 of a series.
• Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 Thursday games.
• Padres are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
• Padres are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
• Padres are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Padres are 6-0 in Richards last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Padres are 6-2 in Richards last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Padres are 6-2 in Richards last 8 starts vs. National League West.
• Padres are 5-2 in Richards last 7 home starts.
• Padres are 7-3 in Richards last 10 starts.
• Padres are 7-3 in Richards last 10 starts on grass.
• Padres are 7-19 in Richards last 26 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Padres are 7-21 in Richards last 28 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Padres are 1-4 in Richards last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Padres are 1-4 in Richards last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Padres are 1-5 in Richards last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.


OU Trends


Arizona
•Under is 8-1 in Diamondbacks last 9 during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 6-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 8 Thursday games.
• Under is 6-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 12-3-1 in Diamondbacks last 16 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
• Under is 16-5 in Diamondbacks last 21 road games.
• Under is 7-3 in Diamondbacks last 10 overall.
• Under is 7-3 in Diamondbacks last 10 on grass.
• Over is 4-0 in Corbins last 4 Thursday starts.
• Over is 5-0 in Corbins last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 5-0 in Corbins last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 7-0 in Corbins last 7 starts vs. National League West.
• Over is 17-3-1 in Corbins last 21 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 5-1 in Corbins last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Over is 14-3 in Corbins last 17 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Corbins last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 21-6-1 in Corbins last 28 starts on grass.
• Over is 10-3-1 in Corbins last 14 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Over is 19-6-1 in Corbins last 26 starts overall.
• Over is 15-5-1 in Corbins last 21 road starts.
• Over is 5-2-1 in Corbins last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 20-8-1 in Corbins last 29 starts vs. a team with a losing record.



San Diego
•Over is 5-1-1 in Padres last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Over is 5-1 in Padres last 6 Thursday games.
• Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 games following a win.
• Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 vs. National League West.
• Over is 5-2-1 in Padres last 8 home games.
• Under is 7-3 in Padres last 10 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 11-5 in Padres last 16 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 5-0 in Richards last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 4-0 in Richards last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1 in Richards last 6 Thursday starts.
• Under is 5-1 in Richards last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 9-2 in Richards last 11 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Richards last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 4-1 in Richards last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Over is 7-2 in Richards last 9 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 5-2 in Richards last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.


Head to Head


•Diamondbacks are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
• Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in San Diego.
• Over is 4-1 in Corbins last 5 starts vs. Padres.
• Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
• Padres are 8-3 in Richards last 11 starts vs. Diamondbacks.
• Padres are 5-2 in Richards last 7 home starts vs. Diamondbacks.



Umpire Trends - Gerry Davis


•Over is 4-0 in Davis' last 4 games behind home plate vs. San Diego.
• Road team is 5-1 in Davis' last 6 Thursday games behind home plate.
• Under is 5-1 in Davis' last 6 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Davis' last 5 games behind home plate.
• Over is 5-2 in Davis' last 7 Thursday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 14-6 in Davis' last 20 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
• Padres are 0-6 in their last 6 games with Davis behind home plate.