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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Saratoga

RACE #8 - SARATOGA RACE COURSE - 4:45 PM EASTERN POST
New York Stallion Stakes - Statue of Liberty Division
8.0 FURLONGS INNER TURF THREE YEAR OLD FILLIES STAKES $100,000.00 PURSE

#4 LADY JOAN
#6 LOVER'S KEY
#1 PAZ THE BOURBON
#8 CARRY YOUR HEELS

The race pays tribute to the colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, designed by Frederic Bartholdi and dedicated on October 28, 1886. Here in the 14th running of this stakes test, #4 LADY JOAN has hit the board in four of her last five starts, including "POWER RUN WINS" found in both her last start, as well as in her 4th race back. #6 LOVER'S KEY shares the overall speed honors in this field with #1 PAZ THE BOURBON, and has hit the board in five straight winning four times in this recent streak of racing consistency, including "POWER RUN WINS" in both her last start, as well as in his 3rd race back. Jockey Junior Alvarado was in her irons for that last win, 45 days ago at Belmont Park which produced a +260% return on investment in the process, and is back this afternoon here at "The Spa" for his 2nd ride, gunning for back-to-back "Circle Trips."

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: San Diego Padres (50-63) at Cincinnati Reds (47-67)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 10 - 12:35 PM EST
WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Padres at Reds

Gracenote

Aug 10, 2017


When the lineup clicks for the Cincinnati Reds, it's hard to believe they're in last place in the National League Central. The Reds will try to show off the depth of their offense again and earn a series win when they host the San Diego Padres in the finale of a four-game series on Thursday.

Cincinnati bashed four home runs in an 11-3 win in the series opener on Monday but could not get the bats to come alive in a 7-3 setback on Tuesday - the fifth time in six games that it had been held to four or fewer runs. But things were back on track Wednesday, when the Reds collected 11 hits and celebrated rookie catcher Stuart Turner's first career home run in an 8-3 win. The Padres are losers of five of their last seven games and allowed at least five runs in each of those defeats. One of the few bright spots on the San Diego staff of late is right-hander Dinelson Lamet, who will take the mound on Thursday opposite Cincinnati righty Luis Castillo.

TV: 12:35 p.m. ET, FSN San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH Dinelson Lamet (6-4, 5.12 ERA) vs. Reds RH Luis Castillo (2-5, 3.64)

Lamet is on a roll with three straight wins, allowing two or fewer earned runs in each of those three outings. The rookie from the Dominican Republic yielded only one hit in 5 2/3 scoreless innings at Pittsburgh on Saturday. Lamet is seeing Cincinnati for the first time in his career and is 3-3 with a 6.03 ERA in seven starts on the road.

Castillo is having more trouble finding the win column and is 1-4 in his last five turns despite allowing three or fewer earned runs four times in that span. The 24-year-old Dominican's lone win in that span came at Miami on July 30, when he scattered one run and three hits over eight innings. Castillo is seeing San Diego for the first time and is 0-3 with a 4.50 ERA in four home starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Reds 1B Joey Votto extended his hitting streak to 14 games on Wednesday.

2. San Diego LF Jose Pirela is 7-for-12 with five runs scored in the series.

3. Cincinnati claimed RHP Luke Farrell off waivers on Wednesday and designated OF Scott Van Slyke for assignment.

PREDICTION: Reds 7, Padres 2

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - San Diego at Cincinnati



W/L Trends


San Diego
•Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Padres are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Padres are 32-65 in their last 97 road games.
• Padres are 21-43 in their last 64 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Padres are 29-60 in their last 89 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Padres are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. National League Central.
• Padres are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
• Padres are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Padres are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass.
• Padres are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Padres are 5-16 in their last 21 during game 4 of a series.
• Padres are 5-0 in Lamets last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Padres are 4-0 in Lamets last 4 starts vs. National League Central.
• Padres are 6-2 in Lamets last 8 starts.
• Padres are 6-2 in Lamets last 8 starts on grass.



Cincinnati
•Reds are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Reds are 18-37 in their last 55 overall.
• Reds are 17-35 in their last 52 games on grass.
• Reds are 9-21 in their last 30 during game 4 of a series.
• Reds are 5-12 in their last 17 home games.
• Reds are 8-20 in their last 28 vs. National League West.
• Reds are 3-8 in their last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Reds are 3-9 in their last 12 games following a win.
• Reds are 2-7 in their last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 Thursday games.
• Reds are 1-4 in Castillos last 5 starts.
• Reds are 1-4 in Castillos last 5 starts on grass.


OU Trends


San Diego
•Over is 4-0 in Padres last 4 overall.
• Over is 4-0 in Padres last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-0 in Padres last 4 road games.
• Over is 4-0 in Padres last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 4-0 in Padres last 4 on grass.
• Over is 4-0 in Padres last 4 vs. National League Central.
• Over is 4-0 in Padres last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 4-0 in Padres last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 5-1-1 in Padres last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 during game 4 of a series.
• Over is 10-3-1 in Padres last 14 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Padres last 5 Thursday games.
• Over is 9-3-1 in Padres last 13 games following a loss.
• Over is 10-4-1 in Padres last 15 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Lamets last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.



Cincinnati
•Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 overall.
• Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 on grass.
• Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 home games.
• Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 vs. National League West.
• Over is 6-1 in Reds last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Under is 9-3-1 in Reds last 13 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 9-3-1 in Reds last 13 games following a win.
• Under is 6-2 in Reds last 8 during game 4 of a series.
• Under is 8-3 in Reds last 11 Thursday games.
• Under is 10-4-1 in Reds last 15 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings.
• Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Cincinnati.
• Padres are 16-7 in the last 23 meetings.



Umpire Trends - Chad Whitson


•Home team is 16-5 in Whitsons last 21 games behind home plate.
• Over is 8-3 in Whitsons last 11 games behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (56-58) at Detroit Tigers (52-61)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 10 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Pirates at Tigers

Gracenote

Aug 10, 2017


A change in scenery was all the Detroit Tigers needed to get the bats going and get back into the win column. The Tigers will try to put together a similar performance in front of the home fans and earn a sweep of the home portion of a four-game, home-and-home interleague set when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.

Detroit managed three runs in two losses at Pittsburgh on Monday and Tuesday but turned the tables when the series shifted on Wednesday, pounding out 14 hits while ace Justin Verlander stymied the Pirates in a 10-0 win. Nick Castellanos was 2-for-25 over seven games, including 0-for-6 with a pair of strikeouts in Pittsburgh, before breaking out and leading the offensive charge on Wednesday with three hits and five RBIs. The Pirates missed a chance to reach .500 with the loss and squandered an opportunity to gain a game in the National League Central on the first-place Chicago Cubs. Pittsburgh, which sits 3 1/2 games behind Chicago in the Central, sends ace Gerrit Cole to the mound on Thursday opposite Tigers righty Drew VerHagen.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, ATT SportsNet-Pittsburgh, FSN Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Gerrit Cole (9-8, 4.00 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Drew VerHagen (0-1, 5.00)

Cole turned in his sixth straight quality start on Saturday against San Diego but suffered his first loss in that span while allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks in six innings. The former No. 1 overall pick surrendered a total of eight runs in 32 innings over his previous five turns. Cole is 8-5 with a 3.34 ERA in 16 career interleague starts, including 1-1 with a 2.41 mark in three chances against Detroit.

VerHagen is getting a second chance to start after allowing two runs and four hits in five innings without factoring in the decision at Baltimore on Saturday. The Vanderbilt product made two appearances out of the bullpen after being recalled in July and surrendered a total of three runs in four innings in that role. VerHagen went 7-7 with a 4.90 ERA in 19 starts for Triple-A Toledo before being recalled.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tigers RHP Michael Fulmer (elbow inflammation) played catch on Wednesday and could return to the rotation next week.

2. Pittsburgh 1B Josh Bell doubled twice on Wednesday, breaking a string of eight consecutive games without an extra-base hit.

3. Detroit 2B Ian Kinsler went 3-for-4 with four runs scored and four RBIs on Wednesday, matching his RBI total from the previous 17 games.

PREDICTION: Pirates 5, Tigers 4

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Pittsburgh at Detroit


W/L Trends


Pittsburgh
•Pirates are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 4 of a series.
• Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 Thursday games.
• Pirates are 13-3 in their last 16 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague games.
• Pirates are 7-2 in their last 9 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Pirates are 39-13 in their last 52 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
• Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
• Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Pirates are 9-4 in their last 13 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Pirates are 9-4 in their last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Pirates are 15-7 in their last 22 vs. American League Central.
• Pirates are 26-57 in their last 83 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Pirates are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Pirates are 2-6 in their last 8 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Pirates are 2-7 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 road games.
• Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Pirates are 0-6 in their last 6 interleague road games.
• Pirates are 6-0 in Coles last 6 road starts.
• Pirates are 6-0 in Coles last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Pirates are 5-0 in Coles last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Pirates are 5-0 in Coles last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Pirates are 6-1 in Coles last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Pirates are 5-1 in Coles last 6 starts.
• Pirates are 5-1 in Coles last 6 starts on grass.
• Pirates are 4-1 in Coles last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Pirates are 4-1 in Coles last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Pirates are 8-3 in Coles last 11 Thursday starts.
• Pirates are 5-2 in Coles last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Pirates are 24-11 in Coles last 35 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Pirates are 1-5 in Coles last 6 interleague starts.



Detroit
•Tigers are 42-10 in their last 52 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Tigers are 91-39 in their last 130 interleague home games.
• Tigers are 61-28 in their last 89 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Tigers are 3-7 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Tigers are 3-9 in their last 12 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
• Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
• Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Tigers are 0-6 in their last 6 during game 4 of a series.


OU Trends


Pittsburgh
•Under is 12-1 in Pirates last 13 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 12-1 in Pirates last 13 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 8-1 in Pirates last 9 vs. American League Central.
• Under is 21-5-1 in Pirates last 27 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 road games.
• Over is 8-2 in Pirates last 10 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 19-7 in Pirates last 26 games following a loss.
• Under is 8-3-1 in Pirates last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 13-5-1 in Pirates last 19 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 18-7-1 in Pirates last 26 Thursday games.
• Under is 35-15-2 in Pirates last 52 on grass.
• Under is 35-15-2 in Pirates last 52 overall.
• Over is 15-7-1 in Pirates last 23 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 17-8-1 in Pirates last 26 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 5-1 in Coles last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 13-3 in Coles last 16 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Under is 4-1 in Coles last 5 starts during game 4 of a series.
• Over is 4-1 in Coles last 5 interleague starts.
• Under is 4-1 in Coles last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 7-2 in Coles last 9 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 10-3 in Coles last 13 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Under is 16-5 in Coles last 21 starts on grass.
• Under is 16-5 in Coles last 21 starts overall.
• Under is 9-3 in Coles last 12 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Under is 9-3 in Coles last 12 road starts.
• Under is 6-2 in Coles last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 8-3 in Coles last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Detroit
•Over is 4-0-1 in Tigers last 5 during game 4 of a series.
• Under is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 14-3 in Tigers last 17 vs. National League Central.
• Over is 8-2 in Tigers last 10 Thursday games.
• Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games.
• Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 interleague home games.
• Under is 9-4-1 in Tigers last 14 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.


Head to Head


•Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Detroit.
• Over is 9-1 in the last 10 meetings.



Umpire Trends - Lazaro Diaz


•Under is 3-0-1 in Diazs last 4 Thursday games behind home plate.
• Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 Thursday games with Diaz behind home plate.
• Over is 17-4 in Diazs last 21 interleague games behind home plate.
• Home team is 4-1 in Diazs last 5 interleague games behind home plate.
• Road team is 4-1 in Diazs last 5 Thursday games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
• Home team is 4-1 in Diazs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
• Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Diaz behind home plate.
• Home team is 11-3 in Diazs last 14 games behind home plate.
• Over is 14-5-1 in Diazs last 20 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
• Over is 5-2-1 in Diazs last 8 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
• Tigers are 2-6 in their last 8 games with Diaz behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: New York Mets (50-61) at Philadelphia Phillies (42-69)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 10 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Mets at Phillies

Gracenote

Aug 10, 2017


Coming off a woeful homestand, the New York Mets will try to maintain their recent dominance of the Philadelphia Phillies when the teams open a four-game series in the City of Brotherly Love on Thursday. The Mets have won six of their last seven contests and nine of their last 12 in Philadelphia - including a three-game sweep at Citizens Bank Park in April - and are closing in on their sixth straight season series victory.

New York enters the matchup with its National League East rivals after going 1-4 and averaging two runs on a five-game homestand, capped by Wednesday's 5-1 loss to Texas. The Mets followed up the offensively challenged stretch by shipping right fielder Jay Bruce - who leads the club with 29 homers - to Cleveland. The Phillies topped Atlanta 3-2 on Wednesday and will be aiming for their fourth straight win overall, as well as their sixth in a row at home. They will take aim at Mets ace Jacob deGrom, who is 5-0 with a 2.34 ERA in nine career starts against the Phillies and gets the nod opposite Philadelphia's Vince Velasquez.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), CSN Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Jacob deGrom (12-5, 3.36 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Vince Velasquez (2-6, 4.82)

Since winning eight consecutive starts, deGrom has dropped two decisions in a row and he had his shortest outing in nearly two months Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He gave up three runs and five hits while striking out eight in five innings of the 6-0 setback. The 29-year-old dominated the Phillies with 12 strikeouts and one run allowed in seven innings June 30 at home but has a more pedestrian 4.13 ERA in four career starts at Citizens Bank Park.

Velasquez is 0-1 despite a 3.00 ERA in four starts since coming off the disabled list last month. The California native spun seven scoreless innings against Atlanta in his last home start July 30, but he's 1-4 with a 5.54 ERA in seven appearances in Philadelphia. Velasquez was reached for eight runs over 11 innings over back-to-back starts against the Mets in April, which left him 1-2 with a 3.76 ERA in five career encounters.

WALK-OFFS

1. Phillies CF Odubel Herrera had two triples in Wednesday's win to extend his hitting streak to 12 games.

2. Mets LF Yoenis Cespedes has eight homers in 15 career games in Citizens Bank Park.

3. With a loss the Mets (50-61) would be at least 12 games below .500 for the first time since finishing the 2013 season at 74-88.

PREDICTION: Mets 5, Phillies 3

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - NY Mets at Philadelphia



W/L Trends


NY Mets
•Mets are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Mets are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
• Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a loss.
• Mets are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
• Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Mets are 2-8 in their last 10 Thursday games.
• Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
• Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
• Mets are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Mets are 4-0 in deGroms last 4 starts vs. National League East.
• Mets are 5-1 in deGroms last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Mets are 10-2 in deGroms last 12 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Mets are 5-1 in deGroms last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Mets are 4-1 in deGroms last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Mets are 8-2 in deGroms last 10 starts.
• Mets are 8-2 in deGroms last 10 starts on grass.
• Mets are 21-6 in deGroms last 27 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Mets are 7-2 in deGroms last 9 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Mets are 21-8 in deGroms last 29 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Mets are 11-5 in deGroms last 16 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Mets are 0-4 in deGroms last 4 Thursday starts.



Philadelphia
•Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Phillies are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Phillies are 8-0 in their last 8 vs. National League East.
• Phillies are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Phillies are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Phillies are 5-0 in their last 5 home games.
• Phillies are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a win.
• Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Phillies are 8-3 in their last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Phillies are 8-18 in their last 26 during game 1 of a series.
• Phillies are 20-46 in their last 66 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Phillies are 4-1 in Velasquezs last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Phillies are 4-9 in Velasquezs last 13 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Phillies are 3-7 in Velasquezs last 10 starts vs. National League East.
• Phillies are 6-17 in Velasquezs last 23 starts.
• Phillies are 6-17 in Velasquezs last 23 starts on grass.
• Phillies are 2-6 in Velasquezs last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Phillies are 3-9 in Velasquezs last 12 home starts.
• Phillies are 1-4 in Velasquezs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Phillies are 1-4 in Velasquezs last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Phillies are 1-5 in Velasquezs last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.


OU Trends


NY Mets
•Under is 5-1 in Mets last 6 overall.
• Under is 5-1 in Mets last 6 on grass.
• Under is 5-1 in Mets last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 18-5-3 in Mets last 26 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 13-4-2 in Mets last 19 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
• Over is 12-4-1 in Mets last 17 Thursday games.
• Over is 19-7-2 in Mets last 28 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2-2 in Mets last 9 vs. National League East.
• Over is 7-3 in Mets last 10 road games.
• Over is 19-9-4 in Mets last 32 during game 1 of a series.
• Over is 39-19-6 in Mets last 64 games following a loss.
• Under is 5-0 in deGroms last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Over is 4-0 in deGroms last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1-1 in deGroms last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 8-2 in deGroms last 10 road starts.
• Over is 4-1 in deGroms last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Over is 5-2 in deGroms last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.



Philadelphia
•Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0-2 in Phillies last 6 Thursday games.
• Under is 9-2-1 in Phillies last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Under is 9-2-1 in Phillies last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Phillies last 6 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Phillies last 6 games following a win.
• Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 vs. National League East.
• Under is 3-1-2 in Phillies last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 19-7-4 in Phillies last 30 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 13-5-1 in Phillies last 19 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 12-5-1 in Phillies last 18 home games.
• Under is 32-15-7 in Phillies last 54 overall.
• Under is 32-15-7 in Phillies last 54 on grass.
• Over is 19-9-2 in Phillies last 30 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 6-0 in Velasquezs last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 5-0 in Velasquezs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1 in Velasquezs last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1 in Velasquezs last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Under is 4-1 in Velasquezs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Over is 7-3 in Velasquezs last 10 home starts.
• Over is 7-3 in Velasquezs last 10 starts vs. National League East.
• Over is 13-6 in Velasquezs last 19 starts on grass.
• Over is 13-6 in Velasquezs last 19 starts overall.


Head to Head


•Mets are 9-0 in deGroms last 9 starts vs. Phillies.
• Mets are 4-0 in deGroms last 4 road starts vs. Phillies.
• Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Philadelphia.
• Mets are 37-14 in the last 51 meetings in Philadelphia.
• Mets are 49-21 in the last 70 meetings.
• Over is 74-36-5 in the last 115 meetings.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Miami Marlins (53-59) at Washington Nationals (67-45)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 10 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Marlins at Nationals

Gracenote

Aug 10, 2017


Questions surrounding what had been ailing Ryan Zimmerman of late were answered in emphatic fashion in his last game, as the 32-year-old ended a 2-for-27 slump by belting a pair of homers to highlight a four-hit, five-RBI performance in a 10-1 rout. Zimmerman, who is now the franchise's all-time RBI leader, aims to continue that momentum on Thursday as the Nationals conclude their four-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins.

Bryce Harper recorded his second straight two-RBI effort on Wednesday and his fourth two-hit performance in his last six outings to keep first-place Washington sailing along. The 2015 National League MVP has collected three homers, 13 RBIs and eight runs scored versus the Marlins this season, but is just 1-for-8 in his career against Thursday starter Dan Straily. While Washington holds a staggering 14-game lead over second-place Miami in the standings, it is just 6-6 in the season series. Miami's Derek Dietrich saw his seven-game hitting streak come to a halt on Wednesday, but is 5-for-15 with one homer and four RBIs against Thursday starter Tanner Roark.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Miami), MASN (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Dan Straily (7-8, 3.77 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Tanner Roark (9-7, 4.82)

Straily lost his fourth straight start on Saturday despite allowing just two runs for the second consecutive time in a 7-2 setback at Atlanta. The 28-year-old rebounded from a disastrous season-opening loss to the Nationals to pitch much better against them the second time around, permitting one run on three hits in six innings of a no-decision on June 21. Matt Wieters is a robust 5-for-6 with two homers and four RBIs versus Straily, however the right-hander has handcuffed Daniel Murphy (1-for-11) - with the second baseman sitting out of the starting lineup for two straight days due to an ailing hip.

Roark improved to 3-1 with a 2.96 ERA and 28 strikeouts in his last four starts on Friday after picking up the win following a two-run, five-hit performance in a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs. The 30-year-old started his season on a high after yielding two runs on three hits in six frames of a 6-4 win over the Marlins on April 5 before the right-hander was shelled for six runs on as many hits over 2 2/3 innings at Miami on June 19. Like Dietrich, Dee Gordon (.389) and J.T. Realmuto (.348) have also enjoyed success versus Roark.

WALK-OFFS

1. Washington 3B Anthony Rendon, who is 1-for-21 in his last seven contests, is 0-for-10 with three strikeouts in the series.

2. Gordon is just 3-for-21 with six strikeouts in his last five games.

3. Nationals SS Adrian Sanchez is 5-for-7 with two doubles and two runs scored in the series.

PREDICTION: Nationals 6, Marlins 4

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Miami at Washington




W/L Trends


Miami
•Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Marlins are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a loss.
• Marlins are 6-2 in their last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Marlins are 4-10 in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Marlins are 2-8 in their last 10 Thursday games.
• Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 4 of a series.
• Marlins are 6-2 in Strailys last 8 starts vs. National League East.
• Marlins are 5-2 in Strailys last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Marlins are 0-5 in Strailys last 5 starts.
• Marlins are 0-5 in Strailys last 5 starts on grass.



Washington
•Nationals are 9-3 in their last 12 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Nationals are 8-3 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Nationals are 36-15 in their last 51 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Nationals are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Nationals are 41-20 in their last 61 during game 4 of a series.
• Nationals are 5-1 in Roarks last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Nationals are 7-2 in Roarks last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Nationals are 16-6 in Roarks last 22 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Nationals are 2-6 in Roarks last 8 Thursday starts.
• Nationals are 1-5 in Roarks last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Nationals are 0-4 in Roarks last 4 home starts.


OU Trends


Miami
•Under is 4-1-1 in Marlins last 6 Thursday games.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Marlins last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Marlins last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 18-6-2 in Marlins last 26 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 17-6-3 in Marlins last 26 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 18-7-1 in Marlins last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 18-7-2 in Marlins last 27 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 13-6-2 in Marlins last 21 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 4-0-1 in Strailys last 5 starts on grass.
• Over is 4-0-1 in Strailys last 5 starts overall.
• Over is 3-0-1 in Strailys last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 3-0-2 in Strailys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1 in Strailys last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Strailys last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 8-3-1 in Strailys last 12 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Over is 5-2 in Strailys last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 7-3 in Strailys last 10 starts with 4 days of rest.



Washington
•Under is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 overall.
• Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 on grass.
• Under is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 15-7 in Nationals last 22 vs. National League East.
• Over is 4-0-1 in Roarks last 5 starts vs. National League East.
• Over is 9-2 in Roarks last 11 Thursday starts.
• Under is 4-1 in Roarks last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Under is 4-1 in Roarks last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Roarks last 6 starts on grass.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Roarks last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Roarks last 6 starts overall.
• Under is 4-1 in Roarks last 5 home starts.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Roarks last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 5-2 in Roarks last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2 in Roarks last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Over is 3-1-1 in Roarks last 5 home starts vs. Marlins.
• Nationals are 3-7 in Roarks last 10 starts vs. Marlins.
• Marlins are 16-38 in the last 54 meetings in Washington.



Umpire Trends - CB Bucknor


•Under is 9-1 in Bucknors last 10 games behind home plate vs. Washington.
• Road team is 4-1 in Bucknors last 5 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 7-2 in Bucknors last 9 Thursday games behind home plate.
• Under is 16-5-1 in Bucknors last 22 games behind home plate.
• Marlins are 9-4 in their last 13 games with Bucknor behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: New York Yankees (60-52) at Toronto Blue Jays (53-60)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 10 - 7:07 PM EST
WHERE: Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Yankees at Blue Jays

Gracenote

Aug 10, 2017


Sonny Gray's debut with the New York Yankees didn't take long to go off the rails, thanks in large part to three first-inning errors by his new teammates. The 27-year-old looks to get back on track Thursday as the visiting Yankees play the rubber match of their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

Gray would welcome a better defensive effort than the one he received last time, or a repeat of Wednesday's offensive uprising as Yankees saw rookie Garrett Cooper erupt for four of his team's 17 hits in the 11-5 victory. Todd Frazier homered among his three hits and scored four times in that contest and has gone deep twice among his five career hits versus Thursday starter Marco Estrada. New York remained four games behind American League East-leading Boston while clinging to the top wild-card spot and Toronto has dropped three of five to make itself comfortable in the division's cellar. Jose Bautista, who is 6-for-15 with one homer and four RBIs in his career versus Gray, went deep on Wednesday to extend his hitting streak to five games and run-scoring stretch to four.

TV: 7:07 p.m. ET, YES (New York), Sportsnet (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Sonny Gray (6-6, 3.41 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Marco Estrada (4-7, 5.12)

Gray was able to overcome the first-inning meltdown by his teammates and limited the damage to four runs (two earned) on four hits in six frames of a 5-1 setback at Cleveland. The Vanderbilt product allowed four runs (all unearned) in his last start with Oakland on July 25 - against Toronto, no less - although he was to blame for a pair of errant tosses that led to a four-run second inning. Despite his struggles, Gray owns a 4-3 mark with a 1.59 ERA in his last seven starts.

Estrada recorded his third straight no-decision and saw his winless stretch extend to 12 outings on Saturday despite yielding three runs over seven innings at Houston. The 34-year-old, who hasn't tasted victory since May 27, pitched well in one outing versus New York before getting blasted in two others. After permitting one run in seven innings of a 7-1 triumph over the Yankees on May 1, Estrada was blitzed for seven runs in 3 2/3 frames of a 12-2 shellacking on June 1 and six runs across 4 2/3 innings of a no-decision on July 5.

WALK-OFFS

1. New York SS Didi Gregorius is 11-for-22 during his five-game hitting streak.

2. Toronto 3B Josh Donaldson is 3-for-6 with two homers, five RBIs and two runs scored in the series.

3. Yankees RF Aaron Judge is 0-for-7 with three strikeouts in the series.

PREDICTION: Yankees 2, Blue Jays 1

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - NY Yankees at Toronto



W/L Trends


NY Yankees
•Yankees are 7-1 in their last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Yankees are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Yankees are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Yankees are 11-5 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Yankees are 8-17 in their last 25 games on astroturf.
• Yankees are 4-9 in their last 13 during game 3 of a series.
• Yankees are 7-17 in their last 24 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Yankees are 6-20 in their last 26 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Toronto
•Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss.
• Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Blue Jays are 9-3 in Estradas last 12 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Blue Jays are 5-11 in Estradas last 16 starts vs. American League East.
• Blue Jays are 4-10 in Estradas last 14 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Blue Jays are 5-13 in Estradas last 18 starts on astroturf.
• Blue Jays are 1-5 in Estradas last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 1-5 in Estradas last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 0-4 in Estradas last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.


OU Trends


NY Yankees
•Under is 6-0-1 in Yankees last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0-1 in Yankees last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Yankees last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0-2 in Yankees last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 5-1-1 in Yankees last 7 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Yankees last 6 games following a win.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Yankees last 9 vs. American League East.
• Under is 11-4-1 in Yankees last 16 road games.
• Under is 5-2-1 in Yankees last 8 overall.
• Under is 7-3-1 in Yankees last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 16-7-3 in Yankees last 26 Thursday games.
• Under is 13-6-1 in Yankees last 20 games vs. a right-handed starter.



Toronto
•Over is 9-1 in Blue Jays last 10 Thursday games.
• Over is 7-1 in Blue Jays last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 5-1-1 in Blue Jays last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 7-2-1 in Blue Jays last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 7-3 in Blue Jays last 10 overall.
• Over is 9-4-1 in Blue Jays last 14 during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 4-0 in Estradas last 4 starts vs. American League East.
• Over is 5-1 in Estradas last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 4-1 in Estradas last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 16-6 in Estradas last 22 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 5-2 in Estradas last 7 starts on astroturf.
• Over is 5-2 in Estradas last 7 starts overall.
• Over is 5-2 in Estradas last 7 home starts.


Head to Head


•Blue Jays are 6-1 in Estradas last 7 starts vs. Yankees.
• Over is 4-1 in Estradas last 5 starts vs. Yankees.
• Under is 20-7 in the last 27 meetings in Toronto.
• Yankees are 4-11 in the last 15 meetings in Toronto.



Umpire Trends - Jerry Meals


•Over is 4-0 in Meals' last 4 Thursday games behind home plate vs. New York.
• Home team is 7-1 in Meals' last 8 games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
• Over is 5-1-1 in Meals' last 7 games behind home plate.
• Over is 4-1 in Meals' last 5 Thursday games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
• Over is 21-7-2 in Meals' last 30 Thursday games behind home plate.
• Road team is 5-2 in Meals' last 7 Thursday games behind home plate vs. New York.
• Over is 15-6-6 in Meals' last 27 games behind home plate vs. New York.
• Home team is 11-5 in Meals' last 16 Thursday games behind home plate.
• Blue Jays are 0-4 in their last 4 games with Meals behind home plate

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Cleveland Indians (60-51) at Tampa Bay Rays (58-57)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 10 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Indians at Rays

Gracenote

Aug 10, 2017


The Cleveland Indians were unable to create any momentum to take into a critical 11-game, 11-day road trip that begins Thursday night against the slumping Tampa Bay Rays. The American League Central-leading Indians have dropped three of their last four games after suffering a 3-2 loss to Colorado in 12 innings on Wednesday afternoon and will meet four teams in the playoff hunt on their trek.

Cleveland is 3-for-25 with runners in scoring position the past four contests and won’t have All-Star Michael Brantley (ankle) after he was placed on the 10-day disabled list, but the Indians acquired slugging outfielder Jay Bruce (29 homers) from the New York Mets late Wednesday. Danny Salazar looks to improve on a 2-0 record and 0.66 ERA at Tropicana Field when he takes the mound for Cleveland on Thursday against Blake Snell, who hopes to end a 15-start winless streak - 14 of them in 2017. While the Indians lead Kansas City by four games in the AL Central, the Rays have dropped four of their last five to fall one game out in the race for the AL’s second wild card. Brad Miller is 4-for-9 with two walks and a homer in the last three games for Tampa Bay, which managed just four runs and is 0-for-24 with runners in scoring position over the last five contests.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, STO (Cleveland), FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Danny Salazar (4-5, 4.32 ERA) vs. Rays LH Blake Snell (0-6, 4.98)

Salazar has produced three strong starts since coming off the disabled list, earning one victory while allowing three runs and eight hits over 20 innings with 28 strikeouts. The 27-year-old fanned a career-high 12 in seven innings last time out against the New York Yankees but settled for a no-decision in a 2-1 loss. Corey Dickerson owns two homers in five at-bats versus Salazar, who yielded five runs (four homers) in five innings of a loss to Tampa Bay on May 16.

Snell was recalled take the spot of injured Alex Cobb (turf toe) in the rotation five days after being sent down to Triple-A Durham. The 24-year-old Seattle native permitted three runs in each of four starts during his last stint in the majors, completing more than four innings in just two of them while surrendering a home run in every game. Snell faced Cleveland once in his career, giving up three runs (two earned) over 6 2/3 innings during a loss last June.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tampa Bay 1B-DH Lucas Duda was a late scratch from the lineup Wednesday due to a thumb contusion and he is day-to-day.

2. Bruce is 0-for-14 over his last four games with the Mets, but boasts 75 RBIs while batting .256 this season with an .841 OPS.

3. The Indians have won seven of their last eight games at Tropicana Field, but gave up 20 runs while losing two of three to the Rays at home in mid-May.

PREDICTION: Indians 5, Rays 2

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Cleveland at Tampa Bay


W/L Trends


Cleveland
•Indians are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series.
• Indians are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Indians are 37-14 in their last 51 Thursday games.
• Indians are 10-4 in their last 14 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Indians are 3-8 in their last 11 road games.
• Indians are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Indians are 6-0 in Salazars last 6 Thursday starts.
• Indians are 8-2 in Salazars last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Indians are 8-2 in Salazars last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Indians are 4-1 in Salazars last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Indians are 7-2 in Salazars last 9 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Indians are 7-3 in Salazars last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Indians are 2-5 in Salazars last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Indians are 2-6 in Salazars last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Indians are 1-4 in Salazars last 5 starts vs. American League East.



Tampa Bay
•Rays are 4-10 in their last 14 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Rays are 2-7 in their last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
• Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 games on astroturf.
• Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
• Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Rays are 0-6 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series.
• Rays are 4-1 in Snells last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Rays are 2-5 in Snells last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Rays are 2-6 in Snells last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rays are 2-7 in Snells last 9 starts.
• Rays are 1-4 in Snells last 5 home starts.
• Rays are 0-5 in Snells last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
• Rays are 0-5 in Snells last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.


OU Trends


Cleveland
•Under is 4-0 in Indians last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 13-3 in Indians last 16 on astroturf.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Indians last 6 overall.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Indians last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 Thursday games.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Indians last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 7-2 in Indians last 9 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2 in Indians last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 17-7-2 in Indians last 26 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 35-15-5 in Indians last 55 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 30-14-3 in Indians last 47 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 4-0 in Salazars last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Under is 8-2 in Salazars last 10 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Salazars last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Salazars last 5 road starts.
• Over is 8-3-1 in Salazars last 12 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2 in Salazars last 7 Thursday starts.
• Over is 5-2 in Salazars last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Under is 7-3-1 in Salazars last 11 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.



Tampa Bay
•Under is 6-1 in Rays last 7 overall.
• Under is 6-1 in Rays last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 5-1 in Rays last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 5-1 in Rays last 6 on astroturf.
• Under is 5-1 in Rays last 6 home games.
• Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 Thursday games.
• Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 7-2 in Rays last 9 during game 1 of a series.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Rays last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Rays last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Rays last 9 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 19-7-1 in Rays last 27 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 13-5-1 in Rays last 19 games following a loss.
• Under is 5-2 in Rays last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Snells last 4 starts overall.
• Under is 4-1 in Snells last 5 Thursday starts.
• Over is 4-1 in Snells last 5 starts on astroturf.
• Over is 4-1 in Snells last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 6-2 in Snells last 8 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Snells last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 8-3 in Snells last 11 home starts.
• Over is 7-3-1 in Snells last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record.


Head to Head


•Indians are 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Tampa Bay.
• Indians are 11-3 in the last 14 meetings.
• Over is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings in Tampa Bay.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Kansas City Royals (57-56) at St. Louis Cardinals (58-56)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 10 - 7:15 PM EST
WHERE: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Royals at Cardinals

Gracenote

Aug 10, 2017



The St. Louis Cardinals elected not to become sellers at the non-waiver trade deadline, and now they’ve surged into contention in the National League Central. The Cardinals aim for a sixth straight victory and a four-game sweep of the visiting Kansas City Royals when the I-70 Series wraps up on Thursday.



The Cardinals have clawed within 1 1/2 games of the division-leading Chicago Cubs after many thought they would be sellers at the deadline. The player they were thought most likely to deal was right-hander Lance Lynn, who takes the mound Thursday opposite Kansas City’s Jason Hammel. The Royals have dropped three straight and five of their last six to fall four games behind first-place Cleveland in the American League Central and one back of Seattle for the second wild-card spot. Yadier Molina’s grand slam lifted St. Louis to an 8-5 win Wednesday after the Cardinals outscored the Royals 21-6 in two wins in Kansas City to start the series.

TV: 7:15 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FSN Kansas City, FSN Midwest (St. Louis)



PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Jason Hammel (5-9, 4.73 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Lance Lynn (10-6, 3.12)

Hammel has recorded quality starts in each of his last two outings and four of his last six. The 34-year-old held Seattle to three runs and six hits over 6 1/3 innings Friday but suffered a hard-luck loss in a 5-2 defeat. Hammel is 4-6 with a 5.68 ERA in 12 career starts against the Cardinals.

Lynn is 4-0 with a 1.21 ERA over his last six starts and has allowed more than one run only once during that stretch. The 30-year-old continued his dominant stretch by holding Cincinnati to one run and three hits over six innings on Saturday. Lynn is 0-1 with a 6.38 ERA in three career starts against the Royals.



WALK-OFFS

1. Molina is 10-for-24 with five extra-base hits against Hammel.

2. Royals 2B Whit Merrifield went 4-for-5 on Wednesday and is 11-for-26 during his six-game hitting streak.

3. Kansas City LF Alex Gordon has been out of the lineup the last two games and is mired in a 1-for-18 slump, but he is 6-for-10 lifetime versus Lynn.



PREDICTION: Cardinals 6, Royals 4

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Kansas City at St. Louis



W/L Trends


Kansas City
•Royals are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 4 of a series.
• Royals are 20-6 in their last 26 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Royals are 20-6 in their last 26 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Royals are 5-2 in their last 7 Thursday games.
• Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a loss.
• Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Royals are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
• Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
• Royals are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 road games.
• Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague road games.
• Royals are 0-6 in their last 6 interleague games.
• Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 games after losing the first 3 games of a series.
• Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Royals are 7-15 in Hammels last 22 starts.
• Royals are 3-7 in Hammels last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Royals are 2-6 in Hammels last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Royals are 2-7 in Hammels last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.



St. Louis
•Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a win.
• Cardinals are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
• Cardinals are 5-0 in their last 5 games on grass.
• Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Cardinals are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cardinals are 8-2 in their last 10 home games.
• Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Cardinals are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Cardinals are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Cardinals are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. American League Central.
• Cardinals are 2-6 in their last 8 Thursday games.
• Cardinals are 3-9 in their last 12 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Cardinals are 4-12 in their last 16 interleague home games.
• Cardinals are 1-7 in their last 8 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Cardinals are 4-0 in Lynns last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Cardinals are 5-1 in Lynns last 6 starts.
• Cardinals are 5-1 in Lynns last 6 starts on grass.
• Cardinals are 4-1 in Lynns last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Cardinals are 5-2 in Lynns last 7 starts vs. American League Central.
• Cardinals are 3-7 in Lynns last 10 starts during game 4 of a series.
• Cardinals are 2-5 in Lynns last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cardinals are 1-4 in Lynns last 5 interleague starts.


OU Trends


Kansas City
•Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 on grass.
• Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 Thursday games.
• Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 games following a loss.
• Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 overall.
• Over is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 7-1-1 in Royals last 9 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 7-1-1 in Royals last 9 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Royals last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Over is 5-1-1 in Royals last 7 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 road games.
• Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 8-2-1 in Royals last 11 interleague games.
• Under is 8-2 in Royals last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Under is 7-2 in Royals last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 6-2-1 in Royals last 9 interleague road games.
• Under is 6-0 in Hammels last 6 starts on grass.
• Under is 6-0 in Hammels last 6 starts overall.
• Under is 4-0 in Hammels last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Hammels last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Hammels last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 4-0 in Hammels last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Hammels last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Hammels last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Under is 4-1 in Hammels last 5 road starts.
• Under is 4-1 in Hammels last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Hammels last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.



St. Louis
•Over is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 on grass.
• Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 Thursday games.
• Over is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 games following a win.
• Over is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 overall.
• Over is 7-0 in Cardinals last 7 interleague home games.
• Over is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 10-1 in Cardinals last 11 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 6-1 in Cardinals last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-1-1 in Cardinals last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 during game 4 of a series.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Cardinals last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Cardinals last 5 home games.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Cardinals last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 11-4-2 in Cardinals last 17 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 11-4-1 in Cardinals last 16 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 21-8-2 in Cardinals last 31 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 18-7-2 in Cardinals last 27 interleague games.
• Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 7-3 in Cardinals last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 14-6-3 in Cardinals last 23 vs. American League Central.
• Under is 5-0 in Lynns last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Under is 6-0 in Lynns last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Under is 7-0 in Lynns last 7 starts on grass.
• Under is 7-0 in Lynns last 7 starts overall.
• Under is 4-0 in Lynns last 4 home starts.
• Under is 4-0 in Lynns last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Lynns last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
• Under is 4-0 in Lynns last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 10-1-1 in Lynns last 12 starts during game 4 of a series.
• Under is 4-1 in Lynns last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 11-4-1 in Lynns last 16 interleague starts.


Head to Head


•Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in St. Louis.
• Royals are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings.



Umpire Trends - Marty Foster


•Home team is 7-1 in Fosters last 8 games behind home plate.
• Cardinals are 6-1 in their last 7 games with Foster behind home plate.
• Under is 5-1 in Fosters last 6 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
• Home team is 9-2 in Fosters last 11 games behind home plate vs. St. Louis.
• Road team is 4-1 in Fosters last 5 Thursday games behind home plate vs. St. Louis.
• Over is 4-1 in Fosters last 5 Thursday games behind home plate vs. St. Louis.
• Under is 21-7 in Fosters last 28 interleague games behind home plate.
• Under is 20-7-1 in Fosters last 28 games behind home plate vs. St. Louis.
• Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Foster behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Minnesota Twins (56-56) at Milwaukee Brewers (59-57)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 10 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Twins at Brewers

Gracenote

Aug 10, 2017


The Milwaukee Brewers will try to salvage the finale of a four-game, home-and-home interleague series when they host the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. After falling twice in Minnesota by a combined score of 16-8, the Brewers managed five hits - all singles - in a 4-0 setback at home on Wednesday.

Milwaukee's four-game losing streak has put the club just two games over .500 (59-57) for the first time since it was 41-39 near the end of June, and it remains 1 1/2 games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs in the National League Central. Meanwhile, the Twins have won four in a row to get back to .500 and within 1 1/2 games of the second wild-card spot in the American League. Brian Dozier has recorded six hits - two homers - and five RBIs in his last two games and five home runs over a span of six contests. Milwaukee's Zach Davies will try to pick up his 14th win when he takes the mound in the finale against Minnesota's Kyle Gibson.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Kyle Gibson (6-9, 6.03 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Zach Davies (13-5, 4.18)

Gibson returned from a brief stint in the minors to allow three runs over 5 1/3 innings in a loss to Texas on Saturday. He has completed at least six frames in six of his last 10 starts after failing to do so in each of his first nine outings this year. The former first-round draft pick out of the University of Missouri is 1-1 with a 5.03 ERA in three career meetings with Milwaukee.

Davies has yielded three earned runs and 19 hits in 28 2/3 innings over a dominant four-game stretch, which includes seven scoreless frames in a win at Tampa Bay on Saturday. Much of his recent success has come on the road, as the 24-year-old has posted a 7.33 ERA in his last four turns at Miller Park. Davies, who never has faced the Twins, is 2-0 with a 1.80 ERA in three career interleague starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Milwaukee 3B Travis Shaw missed Wednesday's game due to a family matter and is considered day-to-day.

2. Brewers LF Ryan Braun is 10-for-17 during his team's losing streak.

3. Dozier is batting .386 with four home runs in 13 career games at Miller Park.

PREDICTION: Brewers 5, Twins 4

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Minnesota at Milwaukee



W/L Trends


Minnesota
•Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League Central.
• Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games.
• Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
• Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
• Twins are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Twins are 17-37 in their last 54 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Twins are 5-12 in their last 17 road games.
• Twins are 5-12 in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 interleague road games.
• Twins are 16-40 in their last 56 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Twins are 3-8 in their last 11 games following a win.
• Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 4 of a series.
• Twins are 5-26 in their last 31 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Twins are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.



Milwaukee
•Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Brewers are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 Thursday games.
• Brewers are 7-3 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Brewers are 34-78 in their last 112 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
• Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. American League Central.
• Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague games.
• Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
• Brewers are 0-5 in their last 5 games after losing the first 3 games of a series.
• Brewers are 6-1 in Davies' last 7 starts during game 4 of a series.
• Brewers are 5-1 in Davies' last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Brewers are 4-1 in Davies' last 5 Thursday starts.
• Brewers are 4-1 in Davies' last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Brewers are 15-5 in Davies' last 20 starts.
• Brewers are 14-5 in Davies' last 19 starts on grass.


OU Trends


Minnesota
•Under is 9-1-1 in Twins last 11 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 8-1 in Twins last 9 Thursday games.
• Over is 6-1-2 in Twins last 9 vs. National League Central.
• Under is 20-4-2 in Twins last 26 games following a win.
• Under is 7-2-1 in Twins last 10 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 3-1-2 in Twins last 6 road games.
• Under is 3-1-2 in Twins last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 3-1-2 in Twins last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Twins last 5 interleague games.
• Over is 3-1-2 in Twins last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 9-3-1 in Twins last 13 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Twins last 5 interleague road games.
• Under is 3-1-2 in Twins last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Under is 6-2 in Twins last 8 during game 4 of a series.
• Under is 21-8-1 in Twins last 30 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 21-9-1 in Twins last 31 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 7-3-1 in Twins last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.



Milwaukee
•Under is 3-0-1 in Brewers last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 interleague home games.
• Under is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Brewers last 8 interleague games.
• Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 16-4-1 in Brewers last 21 home games.
• Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 20-5-2 in Brewers last 27 overall.
• Over is 12-3-3 in Brewers last 18 vs. American League Central.
• Under is 19-6-1 in Brewers last 26 games following a loss.
• Under is 18-6-3 in Brewers last 27 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 20-7-2 in Brewers last 29 on grass.
• Under is 4-0 in Davies' last 4 starts overall.
• Under is 4-1-2 in Davies' last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Davies' last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 11-3 in Davies' last 14 home starts.
• Over is 6-2 in Davies' last 8 Thursday starts.
• Over is 15-7-2 in Davies' last 24 starts on grass.


Head to Head


•Twins are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
• Over is 4-1-3 in the last 8 meetings.
• Over is 8-3-4 in the last 15 meetings in Milwaukee.



Umpire Trends - Tripp Gibson III


•Under is 3-0-1 in Gibson IIIs last 4 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
• Home team is 5-0 in Gibson IIIs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
• Home team is 5-1 in Gibson IIIs last 6 Thursday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 4-1 in Gibson IIIs last 5 games behind home plate.
• Over is 7-2 in Gibson IIIs last 9 interleague games behind home plate.
• Over is 6-2 in Gibson IIIs last 8 Thursday games behind home plate.
• Over is 6-2 in Gibson IIIs last 8 games behind home plate.
• Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 games with Gibson III behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Houston Astros (71-42) at Chicago White Sox (43-68)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 10 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Astros at White Sox

Gracenote

Aug 10, 2017


The owners of the American League's worst record vie for a sweep against the team with the best mark in the Junior Circuit on Thursday, as the Chicago White Sox wrap up their three-game series against the visiting Houston Astros. The White Sox answered a six-game skid during which they mustered 16 runs by erupting for 15 in back-to-back victories over the Astros.

Tim Anderson homered for the second time in four contests and recorded his fourth multi-hit performance during his seven-game hitting streak in Chicago's 7-1 romp on Wednesday. While the White Sox are staring at a significant uphill climb, the suddenly sputtering Astros have misfired to the tune of eight losses in their last 11 contests. His team's recent struggles aside, Alex Bregman is riding high with an 11-game hitting streak - including 10 straight contests with an extra-base hit to tie the franchise record set by Richard Hidalgo in 2000. Sixteen of the 23-year-old's 28 hits since the All-Star break have gone for extra bases.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston), CSN Chicago

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Brad Peacock (10-1, 3.20 ERA) vs. White Sox LH Carlos Rodon (1-4, 4.66)

Peacock has benefited from receiving nearly 10 runs per nine innings, and that strong backing came into play Friday against Toronto. The 29-year-old became only the third Astros starter to win a game despite surrendering at least seven earned runs in a 16-7 victory over the Blue Jays. Peacock permitted three homers after entering the contest having allowed just two all season.

Rodon settled for his second straight no-decision on Friday despite striking out a career high-tying 11 for the second time in three outings. The 24-year-old allowed just two runs and six hits in 7 2/3 innings against Boston as his winless stretch was extended to five contests. Rodon has been roughed up by Carlos Beltran (5-for-9, three doubles) and Jose Altuve (3-for-9), while George Springer is just 1-for-9 with three strikeouts versus the left-hander.

WALK-OFFS

1. Houston has lost four in a row on the road but still sports the majors' best record away from home (38-17).

2. Chicago 3B Nicky Delmonico is 11-for-23 during his six-game hitting streak.

3. Astros OF Josh Reddick is 0-for-8 in the series after hitting safely in 11 of his previous 12 contests.

PREDICTION: Astros 4, White Sox 2

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Houston at Chi. White Sox




W/L Trends


Houston
•Astros are 20-7 in their last 27 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 Thursday games.
• Astros are 38-16 in their last 54 road games.
• Astros are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
• Astros are 7-3 in their last 10 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
• Astros are 20-9 in their last 29 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Astros are 42-19 in their last 61 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Astros are 35-16 in their last 51 games following a loss.
• Astros are 35-16 in their last 51 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 17-8 in their last 25 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Astros are 36-17 in their last 53 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Astros are 2-6 in their last 8 overall.
• Astros are 2-6 in their last 8 games on grass.
• Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
• Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. American League Central.
• Astros are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Astros are 6-0 in Peacocks last 6 road starts.
• Astros are 6-0 in Peacocks last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Astros are 4-0 in Peacocks last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
• Astros are 7-0 in Peacocks last 7 starts.
• Astros are 6-0 in Peacocks last 6 starts on grass.
• Astros are 4-0 in Peacocks last 4 Thursday starts.
• Astros are 5-0 in Peacocks last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Astros are 5-0 in Peacocks last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 6-0 in Peacocks last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 8-2 in Peacocks last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Astros are 2-6 in Peacocks last 8 starts during game 3 of a series.



Chi. White Sox
•White Sox are 23-11 in their last 34 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
• White Sox are 19-42 in their last 61 overall.
• White Sox are 3-7 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• White Sox are 15-36 in their last 51 during game 3 of a series.
• White Sox are 16-39 in their last 55 games on grass.
• White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. American League West.
• White Sox are 4-11 in their last 15 home games.
• White Sox are 5-14 in their last 19 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• White Sox are 3-9 in their last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• White Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• White Sox are 1-7 in their last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• White Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• White Sox are 2-5 in Rodons last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
• White Sox are 1-4 in Rodons last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• White Sox are 1-4 in Rodons last 5 starts.
• White Sox are 1-4 in Rodons last 5 starts on grass.
• White Sox are 1-5 in Rodons last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.


OU Trends


Houston
•Over is 5-1 in Astros last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 9-2-2 in Astros last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Over is 35-13-4 in Astros last 52 during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 8-3 in Astros last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 8-3 in Astros last 11 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 14-6 in Astros last 20 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 7-3 in Astros last 10 games following a loss.
• Over is 34-15-5 in Astros last 54 road games.
• Over is 9-4 in Astros last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
• Over is 22-10-1 in Astros last 33 overall.
• Over is 21-10-2 in Astros last 33 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 4-0 in Peacocks last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 5-1 in Peacocks last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Under is 5-1 in Peacocks last 6 starts vs. American League Central.
• Over is 4-1 in Peacocks last 5 starts overall.
• Under is 11-4 in Peacocks last 15 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2 in Peacocks last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.



Chi. White Sox
•Over is 8-0-1 in White Sox last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 3-0-1 in White Sox last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 overall.
• Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 on grass.
• Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 Thursday games.
• Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 7-2 in White Sox last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 7-2-1 in White Sox last 10 games following a win.
• Over is 8-3 in White Sox last 11 vs. American League West.
• Over is 15-6-1 in White Sox last 22 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 9-4 in White Sox last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Rodons last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Under is 4-1 in Rodons last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Rodons last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 4-1 in Rodons last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 10-3 in Rodons last 13 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Rodons last 5 starts on grass.
• Under is 9-3-1 in Rodons last 13 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Rodons last 5 starts overall.
• Under is 18-7-2 in Rodons last 27 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 10-4-1 in Rodons last 15 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 10-4 in Rodons last 14 starts vs. American League West.


Head to Head


•Under is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings in Chicago.
• Under is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.
• Astros are 3-10 in the last 13 meetings in Chicago.
• Astros are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.



Umpire Trends - Angel Hernandez


•Under is 6-0 in Hernandezs last 6 games behind home plate.
• Over is 6-1 in Hernandezs last 7 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
• Over is 4-1 in Hernandezs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
• Road team is 5-2 in Hernandezs last 7 Thursday games behind home plate.
• White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 games with Hernandez behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (80-33) at Arizona Diamondbacks (64-49)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 10 - 9:40 PM EST
WHERE: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Dodgers at Diamondbacks

Gracenote

Aug 10, 2017


The major league-best Los Angeles Dodgers look to avoid losing their first series in more than two months when they visit the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday for the rubber match of their three-game set. Los Angeles, which became the first team to record 80 wins this season with Wednesday's 3-2 triumph, has not dropped a series since losing two of three to Washington from June 5-7 and is 45-8 in its last 53 contests.

Rookie sensation Cody Bellinger went 2-for-4 with his third home run in four games - and team-leading 33rd of the season - for the Dodgers, who own a 15 1/2-game lead over Colorado in the National League West. Los Angeles has won five of its last six contests to improve to 6-2 on its nine-game road trip and become the first team since 1913 to reach the 80-win mark in its first 113 contests. Arizona has lost three of its last four contests but owns a 6 1/2-game lead for the second wild card in the NL and is one-half game behind the Rockies for the first spot. Paul Goldschmidt is 10-for-24 with four homers and 11 RBIs during his six-game hitting streak after belting a solo shot Wednesday.

TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), FSN Arizona

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Yu Darvish (7-9, 3.81 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks LH Anthony Banda (1-1, 3.86)

Darvish had a smashing debut with Los Angeles on Friday, scattering three hits and striking out 10 over seven scoreless innings in a victory over the Mets in New York. It was an enormous turnaround for the 30-year-old from Japan, who was battered for 10 runs over 3 2/3 frames of a loss to Miami on July 26 in his final outing with Texas before being traded five days later. Darvish has made two career starts against Arizona, going 1-0 while allowing four runs and recording 28 strikeouts over 14 2/3 innings.

Banda is coming off a triumph at San Francisco on Friday in which he gave up one run and three hits over six innings in his second major-league start. The Texan, who turns 24 on Thursday, struggled with his control, however, issuing four walks and hitting a batter. Banda, who will be facing Los Angeles for the first time, also has posted a 7-6 record and 5.13 ERA in 19 starts for Triple-A Reno this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw (back) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday while OF Andre Ethier (back) is slated to begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga the following day.

2. Diamondbacks OF J.D. Martinez has registered 16 RBIs in 17 games since being acquired from Detroit on July 18.

3. Los Angeles lost RHP Luke Farrell, who was claimed off waivers by Cincinnati on Wednesday after being acquired from Kansas City on July 28 and assigned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 8, Diamondbacks 3