MLB
Dunkel
Thursday, June 23
Arizona @ Colorado
Game 959-960
June 23, 2016 @ 8:40 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Greinke) 17.915
Colorado
(Butler) 13.887
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-160
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-160); Over
Seattle @ Detroit
Game 961-962
June 23, 2016 @ 1:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Sampson) 14.883
Detroit
(Norris) 13.356
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-130
10
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+110); Under
Chicago White Sox @ Boston
Game 963-964
June 23, 2016 @ 1:35 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Shields) 13.465
Boston
(Prcello) 17.308
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-245
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-245); Over
Oakland @ LA Angels
Game 965-966
June 23, 2016 @ 10:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Grveman) 15.990
LA Angels
(Lincecum) 14.167
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+120); Under
Philadelphia @ Minnesota
Game 967-968
June 23, 2016 @ 1:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eickhff) 13.659
Minnesota
(Nolasco) 12.176
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+130); Under
San Francisco @ Pittsburgh
Game 951-952
June 23, 2016 @ 12:35 pm
Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Suarez) 17.265
Pittsburgh
(Niese) 13.234
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-110); Over
San Diego @ Cincinnati
Game 953-954
June 23, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Frdrich) 13.486
Cincinnati
(Lamb) 14.831
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-120); Under
Chicago Cubs @ Miami
Game 955-956
June 23, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 13.647
Miami
(Chen) 16.667
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-175
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+155); Under
NY Mets @ Atlanta
Game 957-958
June 23, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Harvey) 15.990
Atlanta
(Wisler) 12.877
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-175
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-175); Over
Dunkel
Thursday, June 23
Arizona @ Colorado
Game 959-960
June 23, 2016 @ 8:40 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Greinke) 17.915
Colorado
(Butler) 13.887
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-160
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-160); Over
Seattle @ Detroit
Game 961-962
June 23, 2016 @ 1:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Sampson) 14.883
Detroit
(Norris) 13.356
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-130
10
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+110); Under
Chicago White Sox @ Boston
Game 963-964
June 23, 2016 @ 1:35 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Shields) 13.465
Boston
(Prcello) 17.308
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-245
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-245); Over
Oakland @ LA Angels
Game 965-966
June 23, 2016 @ 10:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Grveman) 15.990
LA Angels
(Lincecum) 14.167
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+120); Under
Philadelphia @ Minnesota
Game 967-968
June 23, 2016 @ 1:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eickhff) 13.659
Minnesota
(Nolasco) 12.176
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+130); Under
San Francisco @ Pittsburgh
Game 951-952
June 23, 2016 @ 12:35 pm
Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Suarez) 17.265
Pittsburgh
(Niese) 13.234
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-110); Over
San Diego @ Cincinnati
Game 953-954
June 23, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Frdrich) 13.486
Cincinnati
(Lamb) 14.831
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-120); Under
Chicago Cubs @ Miami
Game 955-956
June 23, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 13.647
Miami
(Chen) 16.667
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-175
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+155); Under
NY Mets @ Atlanta
Game 957-958
June 23, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Harvey) 15.990
Atlanta
(Wisler) 12.877
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-175
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-175); Over
MLB
Thursday, June 23
Trend Report
12:35 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. PITTSBURGH
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Pittsburgh's last 16 games at home
1:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
Detroit is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
1:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. MINNESOTA
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Philadelphia's last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
1:35 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
7:10 PM
NY METS vs. ATLANTA
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
7:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. CINCINNATI
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games at home
7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Chi Cubs's last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games at home
8:40 PM
ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
Arizona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
10:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games at home
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Oakland
Thursday, June 23
Trend Report
12:35 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. PITTSBURGH
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Pittsburgh's last 16 games at home
1:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
Detroit is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
1:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. MINNESOTA
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Philadelphia's last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
1:35 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
7:10 PM
NY METS vs. ATLANTA
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
7:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. CINCINNATI
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games at home
7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Chi Cubs's last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games at home
8:40 PM
ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
Arizona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
10:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games at home
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Oakland
MLB
Long Sheet
Thursday, June 23
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SAN FRANCISCO (46 - 27) at PITTSBURGH (34 - 38) - 12:35 PM
ALBERT SUAREZ (R) vs. JON NIESE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 25-8 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 101-59 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 46-27 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 110-99 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-27 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-15 (+13.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-13 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 5-16 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 13-26 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)
ALBERT SUAREZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.
JON NIESE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
NIESE is 2-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.21 and a WHIP of 1.035.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-7. (-6.4 units)
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SAN DIEGO (30 - 43) at CINCINNATI (28 - 44) - 7:10 PM
CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH (L) vs. JOHN LAMB (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 25-25 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 91-143 (-41.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 91-143 (-41.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 105-159 (-44.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 23-39 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 376-347 (-89.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
FRIEDRICH is 1-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 9.65 and a WHIP of 1.608.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
JOHN LAMB vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.
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CHICAGO CUBS (47 - 23) at MIAMI (38 - 34) - 7:10 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 7-0 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday this season.
MIAMI is 29-20 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 11-5 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CHEN is 79-55 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 44-27 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 15-3 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 13-3 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 148-93 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 72-48 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 148-93 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 85-52 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 73-47 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JON LESTER vs. MIAMI since 1997
LESTER is 0-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.867.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.7 units)
WEI-YIN CHEN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
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NY METS (38 - 32) at ATLANTA (24 - 47) - 7:10 PM
MATT HARVEY (R) vs. MATT WISLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HARVEY is 1-6 (-8.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 105-83 (+36.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
NY METS are 52-36 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 82-53 (+16.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 9-27 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 10-29 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 9-27 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 6-19 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 6-18 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 5-20 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-5 (+3.0 Units) against NY METS this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.4 Units)
MATT HARVEY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HARVEY is 2-4 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.293.
His team's record is 2-4 (-4.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)
MATT WISLER vs. NY METS since 1997
WISLER is 3-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.55 and a WHIP of 0.862.
His team's record is 3-1 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)
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ARIZONA (34 - 40) at COLORADO (34 - 37) - 8:40 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. EDDIE BUTLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GREINKE is 19-30 (-21.7 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 82-86 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 21-15 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 28-23 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 20-14 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 40-35 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 15-9 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 14-3 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
GREINKE is 20-4 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 58-95 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-3 (+4.3 Units) against ARIZONA this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)
ZACK GREINKE vs. COLORADO since 1997
GREINKE is 7-4 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.388.
His team's record is 11-7 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-11. (-5.5 units)
EDDIE BUTLER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
BUTLER is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
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SEATTLE (36 - 36) at DETROIT (37 - 35) - 1:10 PM
ADRIAN SAMPSON (R) vs. DANIEL NORRIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 112-122 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 6-15 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
SEATTLE is 153-190 (-51.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday since 1997.
SEATTLE is 106-119 (-31.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 33-47 (-18.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 88-155 (-51.0 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
NORRIS is 8-2 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 107-94 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 67-73 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 104-109 (-37.0 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-0 (+3.3 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)
ADRIAN SAMPSON vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.
DANIEL NORRIS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
NORRIS is 0-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.41 and a WHIP of 0.901.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
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CHI WHITE SOX (36 - 36) at BOSTON (39 - 32) - 1:35 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-53 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 564-600 (+35.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-28 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 120-96 (+37.2 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
BOSTON is 188-208 (-35.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 99-104 (-31.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 7-12 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
BOSTON is 103-105 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 72-77 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 47-56 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 4-2 (+2.8 Units) against BOSTON this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)
JAMES SHIELDS vs. BOSTON since 1997
SHIELDS is 9-15 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.315.
His team's record is 9-19 (-11.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 17-10. (+5.2 units)
RICK PORCELLO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
PORCELLO is 10-8 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.16 and a WHIP of 1.280.
His team's record is 13-8 (+5.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-10. (-0.8 units)
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OAKLAND (29 - 42) at LA ANGELS (31 - 41) - 10:05 PM
KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 29-42 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 5-13 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
OAKLAND is 82-98 (-34.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 26-39 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 60-83 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 20-35 (-14.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 13-28 (-15.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 41-60 (-20.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 24-9 (+12.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
LINCECUM is 17-6 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LINCECUM is 17-6 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 9-22 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 5-1 (+4.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)
KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
GRAVEMAN is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.88 and a WHIP of 1.042.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)
TIM LINCECUM vs. OAKLAND since 1997
LINCECUM is 6-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.197.
His team's record is 7-4 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.1 units)
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PHILADELPHIA (30 - 43) at MINNESOTA (23 - 48) - 1:10 PM
JERAD EICKHOFF (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-36 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-41 (-18.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 54-51 (+11.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 9-1 (+9.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 23-48 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-30 (-21.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 6-17 (-11.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 87-113 (-45.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 23-48 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-37 (-18.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-21 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
JERAD EICKHOFF vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.
RICKY NOLASCO vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
NOLASCO is 8-5 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.36 and a WHIP of 1.159.
His team's record is 9-10 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-11. (-3.9 units)
Long Sheet
Thursday, June 23
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SAN FRANCISCO (46 - 27) at PITTSBURGH (34 - 38) - 12:35 PM
ALBERT SUAREZ (R) vs. JON NIESE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 25-8 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 101-59 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 46-27 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 110-99 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-27 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-15 (+13.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-13 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 5-16 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 13-26 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)
ALBERT SUAREZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.
JON NIESE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
NIESE is 2-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.21 and a WHIP of 1.035.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-7. (-6.4 units)
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SAN DIEGO (30 - 43) at CINCINNATI (28 - 44) - 7:10 PM
CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH (L) vs. JOHN LAMB (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 25-25 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 91-143 (-41.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 91-143 (-41.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 105-159 (-44.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 23-39 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 376-347 (-89.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
FRIEDRICH is 1-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 9.65 and a WHIP of 1.608.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
JOHN LAMB vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.
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CHICAGO CUBS (47 - 23) at MIAMI (38 - 34) - 7:10 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 7-0 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday this season.
MIAMI is 29-20 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 11-5 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CHEN is 79-55 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 44-27 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 15-3 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 13-3 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 148-93 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 72-48 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 148-93 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 85-52 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 73-47 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JON LESTER vs. MIAMI since 1997
LESTER is 0-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.867.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.7 units)
WEI-YIN CHEN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
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NY METS (38 - 32) at ATLANTA (24 - 47) - 7:10 PM
MATT HARVEY (R) vs. MATT WISLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HARVEY is 1-6 (-8.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 105-83 (+36.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
NY METS are 52-36 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 82-53 (+16.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 9-27 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 10-29 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 9-27 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 6-19 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 6-18 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 5-20 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-5 (+3.0 Units) against NY METS this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.4 Units)
MATT HARVEY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HARVEY is 2-4 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.293.
His team's record is 2-4 (-4.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)
MATT WISLER vs. NY METS since 1997
WISLER is 3-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.55 and a WHIP of 0.862.
His team's record is 3-1 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)
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ARIZONA (34 - 40) at COLORADO (34 - 37) - 8:40 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. EDDIE BUTLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GREINKE is 19-30 (-21.7 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 82-86 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 21-15 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 28-23 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 20-14 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 40-35 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 15-9 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 14-3 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
GREINKE is 20-4 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 58-95 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-3 (+4.3 Units) against ARIZONA this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)
ZACK GREINKE vs. COLORADO since 1997
GREINKE is 7-4 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.388.
His team's record is 11-7 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-11. (-5.5 units)
EDDIE BUTLER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
BUTLER is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
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SEATTLE (36 - 36) at DETROIT (37 - 35) - 1:10 PM
ADRIAN SAMPSON (R) vs. DANIEL NORRIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 112-122 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 6-15 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
SEATTLE is 153-190 (-51.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday since 1997.
SEATTLE is 106-119 (-31.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 33-47 (-18.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 88-155 (-51.0 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
NORRIS is 8-2 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 107-94 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 67-73 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 104-109 (-37.0 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-0 (+3.3 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)
ADRIAN SAMPSON vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.
DANIEL NORRIS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
NORRIS is 0-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.41 and a WHIP of 0.901.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
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CHI WHITE SOX (36 - 36) at BOSTON (39 - 32) - 1:35 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-53 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 564-600 (+35.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-28 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 120-96 (+37.2 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
BOSTON is 188-208 (-35.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 99-104 (-31.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 7-12 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
BOSTON is 103-105 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 72-77 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 47-56 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 4-2 (+2.8 Units) against BOSTON this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)
JAMES SHIELDS vs. BOSTON since 1997
SHIELDS is 9-15 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.315.
His team's record is 9-19 (-11.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 17-10. (+5.2 units)
RICK PORCELLO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
PORCELLO is 10-8 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.16 and a WHIP of 1.280.
His team's record is 13-8 (+5.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-10. (-0.8 units)
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OAKLAND (29 - 42) at LA ANGELS (31 - 41) - 10:05 PM
KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 29-42 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 5-13 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
OAKLAND is 82-98 (-34.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 26-39 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 60-83 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 20-35 (-14.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 13-28 (-15.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 41-60 (-20.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 24-9 (+12.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
LINCECUM is 17-6 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LINCECUM is 17-6 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 9-22 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 5-1 (+4.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)
KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
GRAVEMAN is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.88 and a WHIP of 1.042.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)
TIM LINCECUM vs. OAKLAND since 1997
LINCECUM is 6-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.197.
His team's record is 7-4 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.1 units)
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PHILADELPHIA (30 - 43) at MINNESOTA (23 - 48) - 1:10 PM
JERAD EICKHOFF (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-36 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-41 (-18.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 54-51 (+11.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 9-1 (+9.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 23-48 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-30 (-21.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 6-17 (-11.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 87-113 (-45.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 23-48 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-37 (-18.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-21 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
JERAD EICKHOFF vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.
RICKY NOLASCO vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
NOLASCO is 8-5 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.36 and a WHIP of 1.159.
His team's record is 9-10 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-11. (-3.9 units)
BIG AL
Seattle /Detroit Over
The Tigers are in need of some starting pitching help and they're hoping to receive it via the return of youngster Daniel Norris who will be making his first start of the season this afternoon. Norris was out of action early on this season with a strained back but came back at the end of April. Since then, Norris has been preparing for a possible return to the Majors (he had 13 starts combined last season between the Blue Jays and Tigers) in the Minor Leagues and the Tigers are finally ready to put Norris back out there. The only problem is that Norris did very little over the past two months between Lakeland (FL) and Toledo to indicate that he is ready for a return to the Bigs. In 13 Minor League starts this season, Norris is 4-6 with an ugly 4.66 ERA and 1.52 WHIP. About the only thing in Norris' favor this afternoon is the fact that the Mariners will be turning to a starter who is less experienced at the Big League level than he is. 24-year-old RH Adrian Sampson will be getting just his second MLB start today and the M's certainly hope this one goes better than his debut in which he allowed four runs on eight hits in just 4 2/3 innings. The over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings and 12-5-1 in the last 18 in Detroit.
Seattle /Detroit Over
The Tigers are in need of some starting pitching help and they're hoping to receive it via the return of youngster Daniel Norris who will be making his first start of the season this afternoon. Norris was out of action early on this season with a strained back but came back at the end of April. Since then, Norris has been preparing for a possible return to the Majors (he had 13 starts combined last season between the Blue Jays and Tigers) in the Minor Leagues and the Tigers are finally ready to put Norris back out there. The only problem is that Norris did very little over the past two months between Lakeland (FL) and Toledo to indicate that he is ready for a return to the Bigs. In 13 Minor League starts this season, Norris is 4-6 with an ugly 4.66 ERA and 1.52 WHIP. About the only thing in Norris' favor this afternoon is the fact that the Mariners will be turning to a starter who is less experienced at the Big League level than he is. 24-year-old RH Adrian Sampson will be getting just his second MLB start today and the M's certainly hope this one goes better than his debut in which he allowed four runs on eight hits in just 4 2/3 innings. The over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings and 12-5-1 in the last 18 in Detroit.
CFL
Long Sheet
Week 1
Thursday, June 23
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HAMILTON (11 - 9) at TORONTO (9 - 10) - 6/23/2016, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
HAMILTON is 6-1 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
HAMILTON is 5-2 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Long Sheet
Week 1
Thursday, June 23
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HAMILTON (11 - 9) at TORONTO (9 - 10) - 6/23/2016, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
HAMILTON is 6-1 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
HAMILTON is 5-2 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
CFL
Week 1
Trend Report
Thursday, June 23
7:30 PM
HAMILTON vs. TORONTO
Hamilton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Hamilton's last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Hamilton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Hamilton
Week 1
Trend Report
Thursday, June 23
7:30 PM
HAMILTON vs. TORONTO
Hamilton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Hamilton's last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Hamilton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Hamilton
Preview: Giants at Pirates
GAME: San Francisco Giants (46-27) at Pittsburgh Pirates (34-38)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 23 - 12:35 PM EST
WHERE: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost 12 of their last 14 games and are coming off one of the more agonizing setbacks in the bunch. The Pirates will try to recover from some disappointment and earn a split in the four-game series when they host the San Francisco Giants in the finale on Thursday.
Pittsburgh built up a 6-1 lead after three innings on Wednesday but failed to score over the final six frames and watched as the Giants scratched their way to the lead and a 7-6 triumph. The six runs marked the most for the Pirates since an 8-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels on June 4 and one more than their total from the first two games of the series. The Giants are winners of 10 of their last 11 games and are piecing together the third base spot with Matt Duffy on the disabled list. Conor Gillaspie went 4-for-5 with a home run while starting in Duffy’s place on Tuesday and Ramiro Pena had a couple of hits and two RBIs out of the spot on Wednesday.
TV: 12:35 p.m. ET, MLB Network, CSN Bay Area (San Francisco), ROOT (Pittsburgh)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Albert Suarez (2-1, 3.69 ERA) vs. Pirates LH Jonathon Niese (6-4, 4.74)
Suarez is set to make his fourth career start and hopes to keep the ball in the ballpark after allowing three runs on three solo home runs in 4 2/3 innings at Tampa Bay on Saturday. The rookie from Venezuela did not allow a homer in any of his first 27 innings and has yet to surrender more than three runs in an appearance. Suarez is facing Pittsburgh for the first time and is 0-1 with a 5.52 ERA in three road games – two starts.
Niese is having his own difficulties keeping the ball in the field of play lately and was wacked for five home runs in 10 2/3 innings over his last two outings. The Ohio native lost both of those starts while yielding a total of 12 runs on 17 hits and five walks. Niese has been solid against San Francisco in his career, going 2-3 with a 2.51 ERA and just three home runs allowed in 57 1/3 total innings.
WALK-OFFS
1. Giants CF Denard Span is 5-for-11 with three RBIs in the series.
2. Pirates LF Starling Marte (foot) was limited to pinch hitting on Wednesday and is day-to-day.
3. San Francisco closer Sergio Romo (flexor strain) made his third rehab appearance on Wednesday at Triple-A Sacramento and could return on the five-game homestand that begins Friday.
PREDICTION: Giants 7, Pirates 5
GAME: San Francisco Giants (46-27) at Pittsburgh Pirates (34-38)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 23 - 12:35 PM EST
WHERE: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost 12 of their last 14 games and are coming off one of the more agonizing setbacks in the bunch. The Pirates will try to recover from some disappointment and earn a split in the four-game series when they host the San Francisco Giants in the finale on Thursday.
Pittsburgh built up a 6-1 lead after three innings on Wednesday but failed to score over the final six frames and watched as the Giants scratched their way to the lead and a 7-6 triumph. The six runs marked the most for the Pirates since an 8-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels on June 4 and one more than their total from the first two games of the series. The Giants are winners of 10 of their last 11 games and are piecing together the third base spot with Matt Duffy on the disabled list. Conor Gillaspie went 4-for-5 with a home run while starting in Duffy’s place on Tuesday and Ramiro Pena had a couple of hits and two RBIs out of the spot on Wednesday.
TV: 12:35 p.m. ET, MLB Network, CSN Bay Area (San Francisco), ROOT (Pittsburgh)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Albert Suarez (2-1, 3.69 ERA) vs. Pirates LH Jonathon Niese (6-4, 4.74)
Suarez is set to make his fourth career start and hopes to keep the ball in the ballpark after allowing three runs on three solo home runs in 4 2/3 innings at Tampa Bay on Saturday. The rookie from Venezuela did not allow a homer in any of his first 27 innings and has yet to surrender more than three runs in an appearance. Suarez is facing Pittsburgh for the first time and is 0-1 with a 5.52 ERA in three road games – two starts.
Niese is having his own difficulties keeping the ball in the field of play lately and was wacked for five home runs in 10 2/3 innings over his last two outings. The Ohio native lost both of those starts while yielding a total of 12 runs on 17 hits and five walks. Niese has been solid against San Francisco in his career, going 2-3 with a 2.51 ERA and just three home runs allowed in 57 1/3 total innings.
WALK-OFFS
1. Giants CF Denard Span is 5-for-11 with three RBIs in the series.
2. Pirates LF Starling Marte (foot) was limited to pinch hitting on Wednesday and is day-to-day.
3. San Francisco closer Sergio Romo (flexor strain) made his third rehab appearance on Wednesday at Triple-A Sacramento and could return on the five-game homestand that begins Friday.
PREDICTION: Giants 7, Pirates 5
Preview: Mariners at Tigers
GAME: Seattle Mariners (36-36) at Detroit Tigers (37-35)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 23 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Seattle Mariners are not content to drift out of the race in the American League West and are making moves to stabilize a pitching staff that is becoming the team’s biggest weakness due to a series of injuries. The Mariners will try to avoid a sixth straight loss and a four-game sweep when they visit the Detroit Tigers in the finale on Thursday.
Seattle is trying to survive until starters Felix Hernandez (calf), Wade Miley (shoulder) and Taijuan Walker (foot) return, and the front office brought in veteran left-hander Wade LeBlanc on Wednesday in a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. LeBlanc is expected to start in place of Walker on Friday while Tom Wilhelmsen, who served as the team’s closer until being traded to Texas in 2015, was brought back on Wednesday to help stabilize the bullpen. The Tigers have taken advantage of slumping Seattle to move two games over .500 and are building momentum in advance of a key weekend series against the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians. Detroit has won eight of its last nine at home.
TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, ROOT (Seattle), FSN Detroit
PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Adrian Sampson (0-1, 7.71 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Daniel Norris (0-0, 0.00)
Sampson took over Miley’s spot in the rotation over the weekend and was rocked in his major-league debut, allowing four runs on eight hits – two home runs – over 4 2/3 innings in a loss at Boston on Saturday. The 24-year-old was 7-4 with a 3.25 ERA for Triple-A Tacoma before being recalled. Sampson has issued only 13 walks in 85 combined innings between the majors and the minors this season but yielded 89 hits.
Norris is getting a chance as Detroit shuffles its rotation to get rookie Michael Fulmer some extra rest and veteran Anibal Sanchez a chance to earn back a spot. Norris tossed a scoreless inning of relief at Baltimore on May 12 in his only previous big league appearance this season and is 3-2 with a 3.86 ERA in 19 career major-league games – 14 starts. The 23-year-old is 4-6 with a 4.68 ERA in 11 starts at Triple-A Toledo.
WALK-OFFS
1. Tigers LF Justin Upton went 0-for-4 on Wednesday to snap an 11-game hitting streak.
2. Seattle optioned RHP Jonathan Aro to Triple-A Tacoma to clear a spot for Wilhemsen.
3. Detroit rookie OF Steven Moya is 6-for-13 with three home runs in his last three games.
PREDICTION: Tigers 6, Mariners 2
GAME: Seattle Mariners (36-36) at Detroit Tigers (37-35)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 23 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Seattle Mariners are not content to drift out of the race in the American League West and are making moves to stabilize a pitching staff that is becoming the team’s biggest weakness due to a series of injuries. The Mariners will try to avoid a sixth straight loss and a four-game sweep when they visit the Detroit Tigers in the finale on Thursday.
Seattle is trying to survive until starters Felix Hernandez (calf), Wade Miley (shoulder) and Taijuan Walker (foot) return, and the front office brought in veteran left-hander Wade LeBlanc on Wednesday in a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. LeBlanc is expected to start in place of Walker on Friday while Tom Wilhelmsen, who served as the team’s closer until being traded to Texas in 2015, was brought back on Wednesday to help stabilize the bullpen. The Tigers have taken advantage of slumping Seattle to move two games over .500 and are building momentum in advance of a key weekend series against the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians. Detroit has won eight of its last nine at home.
TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, ROOT (Seattle), FSN Detroit
PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Adrian Sampson (0-1, 7.71 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Daniel Norris (0-0, 0.00)
Sampson took over Miley’s spot in the rotation over the weekend and was rocked in his major-league debut, allowing four runs on eight hits – two home runs – over 4 2/3 innings in a loss at Boston on Saturday. The 24-year-old was 7-4 with a 3.25 ERA for Triple-A Tacoma before being recalled. Sampson has issued only 13 walks in 85 combined innings between the majors and the minors this season but yielded 89 hits.
Norris is getting a chance as Detroit shuffles its rotation to get rookie Michael Fulmer some extra rest and veteran Anibal Sanchez a chance to earn back a spot. Norris tossed a scoreless inning of relief at Baltimore on May 12 in his only previous big league appearance this season and is 3-2 with a 3.86 ERA in 19 career major-league games – 14 starts. The 23-year-old is 4-6 with a 4.68 ERA in 11 starts at Triple-A Toledo.
WALK-OFFS
1. Tigers LF Justin Upton went 0-for-4 on Wednesday to snap an 11-game hitting streak.
2. Seattle optioned RHP Jonathan Aro to Triple-A Tacoma to clear a spot for Wilhemsen.
3. Detroit rookie OF Steven Moya is 6-for-13 with three home runs in his last three games.
PREDICTION: Tigers 6, Mariners 2
Preview: Phillies at Twins
GAME: Philadelphia Phillies (30-43) at Minnesota Twins (23-48)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 23 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Minnesota Twins own the worst record in the major leagues, but they have the great fortune to be facing an opponent that's currently in even more dire straits. The Twins go for their third series sweep of the season against visiting Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon and look to hand the sliding Phillies their 10th consecutive loss.
Minnesota erupted for a season-best run total in Tuesday's 14-10 victory before rallying from a three-run deficit to squeeze out a 6-5 win the following night. Trevor Plouffe is 5-for-9 with a double, a triple, three RBIs and four runs scored in the series for the Twins, who have scored 27 times during their three-game winning streak. Andres Blanco went 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs Wednesday for the Phillies, who have dropped 26 of their last 32 contests. Jerad Eickhoff attempts to end the team's longest losing streak since 1999 when he opposes Minnesota's Ricky Nolasco in the series finale.
TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, NBC 10 (Philadelphia), FSN North (Minnesota)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Jerad Eickhoff (4-9, 3.49 ERA) vs. Twins RH Ricky Nolasco (3-4, 4.91)
Eickhoff was victimized by the long ball versus Arizona on Saturday, giving up a pair of homers among nine hits and winding up charged with three runs over 5 2/3 innings in a 4-1 setback. The 25-year-old was outstanding in winning his previous two starts, giving up totals of one run and five hits while striking out 13 in as many frames. Eickhoff has labored away from home, posting a 1-5 record and 5.23 ERA in six road starts.
Nolasco is coming off a strong outing versus the New York Yankees but had to settle for a no-decision despite allowing two runs and eight hits over seven innings. It was the 33-year-old's fourth quality start in the last five turns - a stretch that followed an ugly six-start winless streak in which he yielded 30 runs. Nolasco saw plenty of the Phillies from his National League days, posting an 8-6 record and 3.75 ERA against them.
WALK-OFFS
1. Twins SS Eduardo Escobar is riding five-game hitting, RBI and run-scoring streaks.
2. Phillies 1B Ryan Howard recorded an RBI single Wednesday to snap an 0-for-17 slump.
3. Minnesota RHP Fernando Abad, who is in his seventh season, earned his first career save Wednesday.
PREDICTION: Twins 5, Phillies 3
GAME: Philadelphia Phillies (30-43) at Minnesota Twins (23-48)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 23 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Minnesota Twins own the worst record in the major leagues, but they have the great fortune to be facing an opponent that's currently in even more dire straits. The Twins go for their third series sweep of the season against visiting Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon and look to hand the sliding Phillies their 10th consecutive loss.
Minnesota erupted for a season-best run total in Tuesday's 14-10 victory before rallying from a three-run deficit to squeeze out a 6-5 win the following night. Trevor Plouffe is 5-for-9 with a double, a triple, three RBIs and four runs scored in the series for the Twins, who have scored 27 times during their three-game winning streak. Andres Blanco went 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs Wednesday for the Phillies, who have dropped 26 of their last 32 contests. Jerad Eickhoff attempts to end the team's longest losing streak since 1999 when he opposes Minnesota's Ricky Nolasco in the series finale.
TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, NBC 10 (Philadelphia), FSN North (Minnesota)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Jerad Eickhoff (4-9, 3.49 ERA) vs. Twins RH Ricky Nolasco (3-4, 4.91)
Eickhoff was victimized by the long ball versus Arizona on Saturday, giving up a pair of homers among nine hits and winding up charged with three runs over 5 2/3 innings in a 4-1 setback. The 25-year-old was outstanding in winning his previous two starts, giving up totals of one run and five hits while striking out 13 in as many frames. Eickhoff has labored away from home, posting a 1-5 record and 5.23 ERA in six road starts.
Nolasco is coming off a strong outing versus the New York Yankees but had to settle for a no-decision despite allowing two runs and eight hits over seven innings. It was the 33-year-old's fourth quality start in the last five turns - a stretch that followed an ugly six-start winless streak in which he yielded 30 runs. Nolasco saw plenty of the Phillies from his National League days, posting an 8-6 record and 3.75 ERA against them.
WALK-OFFS
1. Twins SS Eduardo Escobar is riding five-game hitting, RBI and run-scoring streaks.
2. Phillies 1B Ryan Howard recorded an RBI single Wednesday to snap an 0-for-17 slump.
3. Minnesota RHP Fernando Abad, who is in his seventh season, earned his first career save Wednesday.
PREDICTION: Twins 5, Phillies 3
Preview: White Sox at Red Sox
GAME: Chicago White Sox (36-36) at Boston Red Sox (39-32)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 23 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Boston Red Sox figured to pad their home record this week with the slumping Chicago White Sox coming to town but instead are sliding down the standings. The Red Sox will try to avoid a four-game sweep when they host the White Sox in the series finale on Thursday.
Boston suffered a pair of 3-1 losses in the first two games of the series before getting its league-leading offense back in gear while jumping out to a 6-4 lead on Wednesday. The bullpen let the Red Sox down in the 8-6 setback when Koji Uehara, who was rocked for a pair of home runs, brought back some questions about the team’s ability to get the ball from the starters to closer Craig Kimbrel. Chicago was swept by the Cleveland Indians last weekend and appeared to be slipping out of the race in the American League Central before battling to the three straight wins at Fenway Park to pull back to .500 at 36-36. The White Sox begin a six-game homestand on Friday and will play 12 of the final 15 games prior to the All-Star break in their own park.
TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, WGN (Chicago), NESN (Boston)
PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH James Shields (2-9, 6.28 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Rick Porcello (8-2, 3.76)
Shields was brought in to provide a veteran presence and stabilize the rotation behind Chris Sale and Jose Quintana but has been nothing short of awful in his return to the American League. The 34-year-old did not even make it out of the second inning while being charged with eight runs at Cleveland on Saturday and surrendered a total of 21 earned runs and 24 hits in 8 2/3 innings since joining Chicago. Shields has plenty of experience against Boston from his time spent with the Tampa Bay Rays and is 2-9 with a 5.42 ERA in 13 starts at Fenway Park.
Porcello snapped a four-start winless streak by holding the Seattle Mariners to two runs on eight hits and no walks in six innings on Saturday. The New Jersey native has gone at least six innings in each of his last five outings and issued just 17 walks in 88 2/3 total innings on the season. Porcello saw a lot of Chicago when he was with Detroit and is 10-8 with a 4.09 ERA in 21 career starts against the White Sox.
WALK-OFFS
1. Red Sox UTL Brock Holt (concussion) will continue his rehab at Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday.
2. Chicago 3B Todd Frazier homered in each of the last two games to remain tied with Colorado’s Nolan Arenado and Baltimore’s Mark Trumbo for first place in the majors with 21.
3. Boston 3B Travis Shaw (shin contusion) left Wednesday’s game and is day-to-day.
PREDICTION: Red Sox 10, White Sox 4
GAME: Chicago White Sox (36-36) at Boston Red Sox (39-32)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 23 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Boston Red Sox figured to pad their home record this week with the slumping Chicago White Sox coming to town but instead are sliding down the standings. The Red Sox will try to avoid a four-game sweep when they host the White Sox in the series finale on Thursday.
Boston suffered a pair of 3-1 losses in the first two games of the series before getting its league-leading offense back in gear while jumping out to a 6-4 lead on Wednesday. The bullpen let the Red Sox down in the 8-6 setback when Koji Uehara, who was rocked for a pair of home runs, brought back some questions about the team’s ability to get the ball from the starters to closer Craig Kimbrel. Chicago was swept by the Cleveland Indians last weekend and appeared to be slipping out of the race in the American League Central before battling to the three straight wins at Fenway Park to pull back to .500 at 36-36. The White Sox begin a six-game homestand on Friday and will play 12 of the final 15 games prior to the All-Star break in their own park.
TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, WGN (Chicago), NESN (Boston)
PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH James Shields (2-9, 6.28 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Rick Porcello (8-2, 3.76)
Shields was brought in to provide a veteran presence and stabilize the rotation behind Chris Sale and Jose Quintana but has been nothing short of awful in his return to the American League. The 34-year-old did not even make it out of the second inning while being charged with eight runs at Cleveland on Saturday and surrendered a total of 21 earned runs and 24 hits in 8 2/3 innings since joining Chicago. Shields has plenty of experience against Boston from his time spent with the Tampa Bay Rays and is 2-9 with a 5.42 ERA in 13 starts at Fenway Park.
Porcello snapped a four-start winless streak by holding the Seattle Mariners to two runs on eight hits and no walks in six innings on Saturday. The New Jersey native has gone at least six innings in each of his last five outings and issued just 17 walks in 88 2/3 total innings on the season. Porcello saw a lot of Chicago when he was with Detroit and is 10-8 with a 4.09 ERA in 21 career starts against the White Sox.
WALK-OFFS
1. Red Sox UTL Brock Holt (concussion) will continue his rehab at Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday.
2. Chicago 3B Todd Frazier homered in each of the last two games to remain tied with Colorado’s Nolan Arenado and Baltimore’s Mark Trumbo for first place in the majors with 21.
3. Boston 3B Travis Shaw (shin contusion) left Wednesday’s game and is day-to-day.
PREDICTION: Red Sox 10, White Sox 4
Preview: Mets at Braves
GAME: New York Mets (38-32) at Atlanta Braves (24-47)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 23 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The New York Mets have some potentially major injury concerns as they prepare to open a seven-game road trip with the first of four contests against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. The Mets completed a two-game sweep of Kansas City on Wednesday but saw ace right-hander Noah Syndergaard (elbow) and slugger Yoenis Cespedes (wrist) forced from the game with injuries.
Syndergaard and Cespedes both were sent to the Hospital of Special Surgery in Manhattan to be examined, which could leave a gaping hole in a New York lineup already missing captain David Wright and Lucas Duda. "I'm certainly concerned about it," Mets manager Terry Collins said of Cespedes. "Any time when you're a hitter - and you're a big hitter - and your hands and your wrists have problems, it's a concern." The Braves own the worst record in the National League and are a dreadful 9-27 at home, but they swept a three-game set in New York over the weekend. Atlanta, which is opening an 11-game homestand, had its six-game winning streak halted with a 3-0 loss at Miami on Wednesday.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), FSN Southeast (Atlanta)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Matt Harvey (4-9, 4.76 ERA) vs. Braves RH Matt Wisler (3-7, 4.23)
Harvey's nightmarish season continued when he was tagged by Atlanta for four runs and seven hits over six innings to absorb his career-worst ninth defeat. The 27-year-old has lost two of his three decisions versus the Braves this season to drop to 2-4 with a 3.72 ERA in six starts against New York's NL East rival. A.J. Pierzynski is 6-for-9 against Harvey, who will carry a 2-5 road record and 4.70 ERA into Thursday's start.
Wisler halted a four-start losing streak by limiting Cincinnati to two runs over six innings for his first victory since May 20. The 23-year-old turned in awful performances in his previous two turns, lasting only four innings and surrendering three homers in each. His best outing came versus the Mets on May 3, when he tossed eight scoreless innings of one-hit ball to improve to 3-1 with a 1.55 ERA against them.
WALK-OFFS
1. Cespedes has hit four homers in 14 games versus Atlanta and was 4-for-6 against Kansas City before exiting Wednesday's game.
2. Braves 1B Freddie Freeman is 15-for-31 in his last seven games while 2B Jace Peterson has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 contests.
3. Mets RHP Bartolo Colon, who left Tuesday's start with a thumb injury,will make his scheduled start in the series finale versus Atlanta.
PREDICTION: Braves 4, Mets 3
GAME: New York Mets (38-32) at Atlanta Braves (24-47)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 23 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The New York Mets have some potentially major injury concerns as they prepare to open a seven-game road trip with the first of four contests against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. The Mets completed a two-game sweep of Kansas City on Wednesday but saw ace right-hander Noah Syndergaard (elbow) and slugger Yoenis Cespedes (wrist) forced from the game with injuries.
Syndergaard and Cespedes both were sent to the Hospital of Special Surgery in Manhattan to be examined, which could leave a gaping hole in a New York lineup already missing captain David Wright and Lucas Duda. "I'm certainly concerned about it," Mets manager Terry Collins said of Cespedes. "Any time when you're a hitter - and you're a big hitter - and your hands and your wrists have problems, it's a concern." The Braves own the worst record in the National League and are a dreadful 9-27 at home, but they swept a three-game set in New York over the weekend. Atlanta, which is opening an 11-game homestand, had its six-game winning streak halted with a 3-0 loss at Miami on Wednesday.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), FSN Southeast (Atlanta)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Matt Harvey (4-9, 4.76 ERA) vs. Braves RH Matt Wisler (3-7, 4.23)
Harvey's nightmarish season continued when he was tagged by Atlanta for four runs and seven hits over six innings to absorb his career-worst ninth defeat. The 27-year-old has lost two of his three decisions versus the Braves this season to drop to 2-4 with a 3.72 ERA in six starts against New York's NL East rival. A.J. Pierzynski is 6-for-9 against Harvey, who will carry a 2-5 road record and 4.70 ERA into Thursday's start.
Wisler halted a four-start losing streak by limiting Cincinnati to two runs over six innings for his first victory since May 20. The 23-year-old turned in awful performances in his previous two turns, lasting only four innings and surrendering three homers in each. His best outing came versus the Mets on May 3, when he tossed eight scoreless innings of one-hit ball to improve to 3-1 with a 1.55 ERA against them.
WALK-OFFS
1. Cespedes has hit four homers in 14 games versus Atlanta and was 4-for-6 against Kansas City before exiting Wednesday's game.
2. Braves 1B Freddie Freeman is 15-for-31 in his last seven games while 2B Jace Peterson has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 contests.
3. Mets RHP Bartolo Colon, who left Tuesday's start with a thumb injury,will make his scheduled start in the series finale versus Atlanta.
PREDICTION: Braves 4, Mets 3
Preview: Cubs at Marlins
GAME: Chicago Cubs (47-23) at Miami Marlins (38-34)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 23 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of a season high-tying three-game losing streak as they head out on an 11-game road trip beginning Thursday. The Cubs are 22-12 on the road and hope to continue that success with a four-game series at the Miami Marlins to kick off the long trek.
The Marlins are 4-2 on their current homestand and are coming off a 3-0 win over Atlanta on Wednesday to salvage a split of a quick two-game set. Left-hander Wei-Yin Chen gets the ball for the opener against the Cubs and hopes to improve upon a shaky resume at Marlins Park, where he has pitched to a 5.98 ERA in eight starts this season. Chicago’s usually steady offense fell silent in a three-game sweep at the hands of visiting St. Louis earlier in the week, as the Cubs managed only seven runs in the series. Chicago has scored six or more runs in eight of 14 games started by left-hander Jon Lester, who is slated to take the mound Thursday.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, CSN Chicago, FSN Florida (Miami)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jon Lester (9-3, 2.06 ERA) vs. Marlins LH Wei-Yin Chen (4-2, 5.22)
Lester has won five straight games, posting quality starts and striking out at least seven in each outing. The 32-year-old was able to work around some trouble Saturday against Pittsburgh, as he allowed 11 baserunners over six innings but limited the damage to three runs. Lester is 0-2 with a 6.00 ERA in three starts against the Marlins and was dinged for six runs over five innings in a loss last season.
Chen is coming off his shortest outing of the season, as he was rocked for six runs and seven hits in 2 1/3 innings in a no-decision against Colorado on Saturday. The 30-year-old from Taiwan did keep the ball in the park, though, after allowing seven homers over his previous two starts. Chen has never faced the Cubs.
WALK-OFFS
1. Miami 3B/1B Chris Johnson is a career .342 hitter against the Cubs, the second-highest average among active players with at least 125 at-bats against Chicago behind Miguel Cabrera (.348).
2. Cubs C Willson Contreras homered Wednesday and has hit safely in all four major-league games in which he has had a plate appearance, collecting five RBIs.
3. Marlins OF Ichiro Suzuki has 2,983 major-league hits and needs four to tie Sam Rice for 30th on the all-time MLB list.
PREDICTION: Cubs 6, Marlins 2
GAME: Chicago Cubs (47-23) at Miami Marlins (38-34)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 23 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of a season high-tying three-game losing streak as they head out on an 11-game road trip beginning Thursday. The Cubs are 22-12 on the road and hope to continue that success with a four-game series at the Miami Marlins to kick off the long trek.
The Marlins are 4-2 on their current homestand and are coming off a 3-0 win over Atlanta on Wednesday to salvage a split of a quick two-game set. Left-hander Wei-Yin Chen gets the ball for the opener against the Cubs and hopes to improve upon a shaky resume at Marlins Park, where he has pitched to a 5.98 ERA in eight starts this season. Chicago’s usually steady offense fell silent in a three-game sweep at the hands of visiting St. Louis earlier in the week, as the Cubs managed only seven runs in the series. Chicago has scored six or more runs in eight of 14 games started by left-hander Jon Lester, who is slated to take the mound Thursday.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, CSN Chicago, FSN Florida (Miami)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jon Lester (9-3, 2.06 ERA) vs. Marlins LH Wei-Yin Chen (4-2, 5.22)
Lester has won five straight games, posting quality starts and striking out at least seven in each outing. The 32-year-old was able to work around some trouble Saturday against Pittsburgh, as he allowed 11 baserunners over six innings but limited the damage to three runs. Lester is 0-2 with a 6.00 ERA in three starts against the Marlins and was dinged for six runs over five innings in a loss last season.
Chen is coming off his shortest outing of the season, as he was rocked for six runs and seven hits in 2 1/3 innings in a no-decision against Colorado on Saturday. The 30-year-old from Taiwan did keep the ball in the park, though, after allowing seven homers over his previous two starts. Chen has never faced the Cubs.
WALK-OFFS
1. Miami 3B/1B Chris Johnson is a career .342 hitter against the Cubs, the second-highest average among active players with at least 125 at-bats against Chicago behind Miguel Cabrera (.348).
2. Cubs C Willson Contreras homered Wednesday and has hit safely in all four major-league games in which he has had a plate appearance, collecting five RBIs.
3. Marlins OF Ichiro Suzuki has 2,983 major-league hits and needs four to tie Sam Rice for 30th on the all-time MLB list.
PREDICTION: Cubs 6, Marlins 2
Preview: Padres at Reds
GAME: San Diego Padres (30-43) at Cincinnati Reds (28-44)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 23 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The San Diego Padres are averaging a shade under 5 1/2 runs in June, but all they have to show for it is a .500 record (10-10) in the month. After earning a split of a two-game interleague set in Baltimore, the Padres will close out their road trip with a four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds in a matchup of last-place teams.
San Diego rolled up 23 runs during a three-game winning streak that was snapped with a 7-2 loss to the Orioles on Wednesday. Matt Kemp continues to swing a hot bat, going 6-for-10 with two doubles and four RBIs in the series against Baltimore. Cincinnati also is coming off a split of a two-game interleague series in Texas that wrapped up a 4-5 road trip. Jay Bruce was 5-for-8 against Texas to extend his hitting streak to eight games, a span in which he has collected 11 RBIs.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN San Diego, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres LH Christian Friedrich (3-2, 3.15 ERA) vs. Reds LH John Lamb (1-4, 4.75)
Friedrich's four-start unbeaten streak came to a crashing halt against Washington in his last outing, when he was pelted for six runs and nine hits - including a pair of homers. He was superb in his previous turn at Colorado, registering a season-high nine strikeouts and yielding one unearned run over six innings. He has been sensational in his three road starts this season, posting a 1-1 record and minuscule 0.47 ERA.
Lamb did not factor in the decision at Houston last time out, giving up one run and three hits over 5 1/3 innings while notching a season-high eight strikeouts to overcome four walks. He allowed multiple home runs for the third time in five starts in his previous turn, lasting four innings in a 6-1 loss to Oakland. Consistency continues to elude Lamb, who has allowed one earned run five times and at least four runs on four occasions.
WALK-OFFS
1. Reds 3B Eugenio Suarez halted a 16-game homerless drought with a three-run blast Wednesday.
2. Kemp is 19-for-42 over his last 11 games to raise his batting average from .237 to .268.
3. The Reds placed Alfredo Simon on the 15-day disabled list and activated fellow RHP Michael Lorenzen from the 60-day DL.
PREDICTION: Padres 5, Reds 4
GAME: San Diego Padres (30-43) at Cincinnati Reds (28-44)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 23 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The San Diego Padres are averaging a shade under 5 1/2 runs in June, but all they have to show for it is a .500 record (10-10) in the month. After earning a split of a two-game interleague set in Baltimore, the Padres will close out their road trip with a four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds in a matchup of last-place teams.
San Diego rolled up 23 runs during a three-game winning streak that was snapped with a 7-2 loss to the Orioles on Wednesday. Matt Kemp continues to swing a hot bat, going 6-for-10 with two doubles and four RBIs in the series against Baltimore. Cincinnati also is coming off a split of a two-game interleague series in Texas that wrapped up a 4-5 road trip. Jay Bruce was 5-for-8 against Texas to extend his hitting streak to eight games, a span in which he has collected 11 RBIs.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN San Diego, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres LH Christian Friedrich (3-2, 3.15 ERA) vs. Reds LH John Lamb (1-4, 4.75)
Friedrich's four-start unbeaten streak came to a crashing halt against Washington in his last outing, when he was pelted for six runs and nine hits - including a pair of homers. He was superb in his previous turn at Colorado, registering a season-high nine strikeouts and yielding one unearned run over six innings. He has been sensational in his three road starts this season, posting a 1-1 record and minuscule 0.47 ERA.
Lamb did not factor in the decision at Houston last time out, giving up one run and three hits over 5 1/3 innings while notching a season-high eight strikeouts to overcome four walks. He allowed multiple home runs for the third time in five starts in his previous turn, lasting four innings in a 6-1 loss to Oakland. Consistency continues to elude Lamb, who has allowed one earned run five times and at least four runs on four occasions.
WALK-OFFS
1. Reds 3B Eugenio Suarez halted a 16-game homerless drought with a three-run blast Wednesday.
2. Kemp is 19-for-42 over his last 11 games to raise his batting average from .237 to .268.
3. The Reds placed Alfredo Simon on the 15-day disabled list and activated fellow RHP Michael Lorenzen from the 60-day DL.
PREDICTION: Padres 5, Reds 4
Preview: Diamondbacks at Rockies
GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks (34-40) at Colorado Rockies (34-37)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 23 - 8:40 PM EST
WHERE: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Arizona ace Zack Greinke started slow with his new team but has turned things around and is looking for his eighth consecutive winning start when the Diamondbacks open a four-game series against the host Colorado Rockies on Thursday. Greinke has allowed just three total runs over his last four outings and is one win shy of being tied for the National League lead.
Greinke has been remarkable on the road this season - he's 5-0 with a 1.47 ERA in six outings - and Arizona is a solid 21-15 when playing in enemy ballparks. The Diamondbacks won the first five games of their current 10-game trip until succumbing 5-2 to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. The Rockies are opening a seven-game homestand after going 2-4 on a six-game road excursion that ended with them blowing a four-run lead in Wednesday's 9-8 loss to the New York Yankees. Colorado third baseman Nolan Arenado has hit four of his major league-leading 21 homers against the Diamondbacks and has gone deep 13 times in 51 career games against Arizona.
TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona, ROOT (Colorado)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Zack Greinke (10-3, 3.54 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Eddie Butler (2-4, 6.26)
Greinke is 7-4 with a 4.06 ERA in 19 career appearances (18 starts) against Colorado and is 2-0 with a 4.19 ERA in seven appearances (six starts) at Coors Field. He is 0-1 with a 7.36 ERA in two 2016 starts against the Rockies and both those outings were at Chase Field in Phoenix. Greinke has experienced major difficulties with Carlos Gonzalez (12-for-31, four homers) and rookie Trevor Story (3-for-7, two homers).
Butler is making his eighth start of the season and is returning to the rotation due to an injury to top starter Tyler Chatwood. Butler replaced the injured Chatwood in relief against Miami last Saturday and was hammered for six runs and nine hits in 3 1/3 innings. He won his lone career start against Arizona when he gave up one run and five hits in six innings on Sept. 20, 2014, in his second big-league outing.
WALK-OFFS
1. Diamondbacks 1B Paul Goldschmidt reached base four times on two hits and two walks on Wednesday and is batting .342 in June.
2. Colorado C Nick Hundley is 4-for-11 with two homers and seven RBIs in his past three games.
3. Arizona C Welington Castillo struck out in all four at-bats on Wednesday and is 0-for-8 over his last two games.
PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 6, Rockies 3
GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks (34-40) at Colorado Rockies (34-37)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 23 - 8:40 PM EST
WHERE: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Arizona ace Zack Greinke started slow with his new team but has turned things around and is looking for his eighth consecutive winning start when the Diamondbacks open a four-game series against the host Colorado Rockies on Thursday. Greinke has allowed just three total runs over his last four outings and is one win shy of being tied for the National League lead.
Greinke has been remarkable on the road this season - he's 5-0 with a 1.47 ERA in six outings - and Arizona is a solid 21-15 when playing in enemy ballparks. The Diamondbacks won the first five games of their current 10-game trip until succumbing 5-2 to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. The Rockies are opening a seven-game homestand after going 2-4 on a six-game road excursion that ended with them blowing a four-run lead in Wednesday's 9-8 loss to the New York Yankees. Colorado third baseman Nolan Arenado has hit four of his major league-leading 21 homers against the Diamondbacks and has gone deep 13 times in 51 career games against Arizona.
TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona, ROOT (Colorado)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Zack Greinke (10-3, 3.54 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Eddie Butler (2-4, 6.26)
Greinke is 7-4 with a 4.06 ERA in 19 career appearances (18 starts) against Colorado and is 2-0 with a 4.19 ERA in seven appearances (six starts) at Coors Field. He is 0-1 with a 7.36 ERA in two 2016 starts against the Rockies and both those outings were at Chase Field in Phoenix. Greinke has experienced major difficulties with Carlos Gonzalez (12-for-31, four homers) and rookie Trevor Story (3-for-7, two homers).
Butler is making his eighth start of the season and is returning to the rotation due to an injury to top starter Tyler Chatwood. Butler replaced the injured Chatwood in relief against Miami last Saturday and was hammered for six runs and nine hits in 3 1/3 innings. He won his lone career start against Arizona when he gave up one run and five hits in six innings on Sept. 20, 2014, in his second big-league outing.
WALK-OFFS
1. Diamondbacks 1B Paul Goldschmidt reached base four times on two hits and two walks on Wednesday and is batting .342 in June.
2. Colorado C Nick Hundley is 4-for-11 with two homers and seven RBIs in his past three games.
3. Arizona C Welington Castillo struck out in all four at-bats on Wednesday and is 0-for-8 over his last two games.
PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 6, Rockies 3
Trends - San Francisco at Pittsburgh
W/L Trends
San Francisco
•Giants are 7-1 in their last 8 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Giants are 22-4 in their last 26 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Giants are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League Central.
• Giants are 10-2 in their last 12 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Giants are 22-5 in their last 27 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Giants are 8-2 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Giants are 20-6 in their last 26 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Giants are 21-7 in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Giants are 21-7 in their last 28 games following a win.
• Giants are 20-7 in their last 27 road games.
• Giants are 29-11 in their last 40 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Giants are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Giants are 37-16 in their last 53 overall.
• Giants are 36-17 in their last 53 games on grass.
• Giants are 48-23 in their last 71 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pittsburgh
•Pirates are 39-13 in their last 52 vs. National League West.
• Pirates are 9-3 in their last 12 during game 4 of a series.
• Pirates are 8-21 in their last 29 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Pirates are 3-8 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
• Pirates are 7-19 in their last 26 overall.
• Pirates are 7-19 in their last 26 games on grass.
• Pirates are 2-8 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Pirates are 3-14 in their last 17 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss.
• Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 home games.
• Pirates are 0-6 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Pirates are 1-4 in Nieses last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Pirates are 1-4 in Nieses last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
OU Trends
San Francisco
•Over is 7-2 in Giants last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Under is 12-4-1 in Giants last 17 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 6-2 in Giants last 8 vs. National League Central.
• Under is 5-2 in Giants last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2 in Giants last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 12-5 in Giants last 17 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 7-3-1 in Giants last 11 during game 4 of a series.
• Under is 20-9-1 in Giants last 30 games following a win.
• Under is 13-6-1 in Giants last 20 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 19-9-1 in Giants last 29 vs. a team with a losing record.
Pittsburgh
•Over is 7-1 in Pirates last 8 vs. National League West.
• Over is 6-1 in Pirates last 7 Thursday games.
• Over is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 20-7-2 in Pirates last 29 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
• Over is 11-4 in Pirates last 15 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Over is 19-7 in Pirates last 26 home games.
• Over is 20-8 in Pirates last 28 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 7-3 in Pirates last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 9-4 in Pirates last 13 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Nieses last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Head to Head
•Over is 9-4-2 in the last 15 meetings in Pittsburgh.
• Giants are 3-7 in the last 10 meetings.
Umpire Trends - Manny Gonzalez
•Over is 8-1 in Gonzalezs last 9 games behind home plate vs. San Francisco.
• Home team is 7-1 in Gonzalezs last 8 Thursday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 9-3 in Gonzalezs last 12 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
• Home team is 9-3 in Gonzalezs last 12 games behind home plate vs. San Francisco.
• Over is 18-7-1 in Gonzalezs last 26 games behind home plate.
• Under is 10-4-1 in Gonzalezs last 15 Thursday games behind home plate.
• Over is 5-2 in Gonzalezs last 7 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh
W/L Trends
San Francisco
•Giants are 7-1 in their last 8 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Giants are 22-4 in their last 26 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Giants are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League Central.
• Giants are 10-2 in their last 12 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Giants are 22-5 in their last 27 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Giants are 8-2 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Giants are 20-6 in their last 26 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Giants are 21-7 in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Giants are 21-7 in their last 28 games following a win.
• Giants are 20-7 in their last 27 road games.
• Giants are 29-11 in their last 40 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Giants are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Giants are 37-16 in their last 53 overall.
• Giants are 36-17 in their last 53 games on grass.
• Giants are 48-23 in their last 71 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pittsburgh
•Pirates are 39-13 in their last 52 vs. National League West.
• Pirates are 9-3 in their last 12 during game 4 of a series.
• Pirates are 8-21 in their last 29 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Pirates are 3-8 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
• Pirates are 7-19 in their last 26 overall.
• Pirates are 7-19 in their last 26 games on grass.
• Pirates are 2-8 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Pirates are 3-14 in their last 17 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss.
• Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 home games.
• Pirates are 0-6 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Pirates are 1-4 in Nieses last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Pirates are 1-4 in Nieses last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
OU Trends
San Francisco
•Over is 7-2 in Giants last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Under is 12-4-1 in Giants last 17 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 6-2 in Giants last 8 vs. National League Central.
• Under is 5-2 in Giants last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2 in Giants last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 12-5 in Giants last 17 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 7-3-1 in Giants last 11 during game 4 of a series.
• Under is 20-9-1 in Giants last 30 games following a win.
• Under is 13-6-1 in Giants last 20 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 19-9-1 in Giants last 29 vs. a team with a losing record.
Pittsburgh
•Over is 7-1 in Pirates last 8 vs. National League West.
• Over is 6-1 in Pirates last 7 Thursday games.
• Over is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 20-7-2 in Pirates last 29 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
• Over is 11-4 in Pirates last 15 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Over is 19-7 in Pirates last 26 home games.
• Over is 20-8 in Pirates last 28 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 7-3 in Pirates last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 9-4 in Pirates last 13 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Nieses last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Head to Head
•Over is 9-4-2 in the last 15 meetings in Pittsburgh.
• Giants are 3-7 in the last 10 meetings.
Umpire Trends - Manny Gonzalez
•Over is 8-1 in Gonzalezs last 9 games behind home plate vs. San Francisco.
• Home team is 7-1 in Gonzalezs last 8 Thursday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 9-3 in Gonzalezs last 12 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
• Home team is 9-3 in Gonzalezs last 12 games behind home plate vs. San Francisco.
• Over is 18-7-1 in Gonzalezs last 26 games behind home plate.
• Under is 10-4-1 in Gonzalezs last 15 Thursday games behind home plate.
• Over is 5-2 in Gonzalezs last 7 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh
