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Art Aronson

DET vs LAA

1* Bonus Play OVER Tigers/Angels

Anibal Sanchez (3-6, 6.04 ERA) was shelled for six runs off eight hits in a loss to Philadelphia on Wednesday. Sanchez has given up 40 home runs in his last 204.2 innings of work and has been particularly horrible on the road so far, 1-3 with a 5.59 ERA. The home side counters with Hector Santiago (3-3, 4.58) who was rocked for six runs off five hits and two walks over just two innings in a loss to Texas on Wednesday. So far Santiago has posted a career-worst 7.04 K/9 and 1.80 HR/9. And he has been better on the road (4.00 ERA) than at home (5.68). With these “gas cans” squaring off on Tuesday night, consider a second look at the OVER.

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Marc Lawrence

Cardinals vs Brewers

Play - St. Louis Cardinals w/Leake

Edges: Cardinals: Mike Leake 5-2 with 3.20 ERA and 1.00 WHIP last seven overall team starts. Brewers: Wily Peralta 8.76 ERA and 2.07 WHIP at home this season. With Peralta and 0-5 in his last five team starts in this series, including 0-4 at home, and the Redbirds 12-4 their last sixteen games in this park, we recommend a 1* play on St. Louis. Thank you and good luck as always.

 

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MLB

Tuesday, May 31

Trend Report

3:40 PM
HOUSTON vs. ARIZONA
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 12 games
Arizona is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games at home
Arizona is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Houston

3:40 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. SEATTLE
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego

6:10 PM
TEXAS vs. CLEVELAND
Texas is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Cleveland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Texas

7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. BALTIMORE
Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Boston is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington

7:07 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Toronto
NY Yankees are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games
Toronto is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Toronto is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. MIAMI
Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. NY METS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
NY Mets are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
NY Mets are 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

7:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of San Francisco's last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Francisco's last 11 games on the road
Atlanta is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco

8:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. CHI CUBS
LA Dodgers are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

8:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MILWAUKEE
St. Louis is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 9 of St. Louis's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Milwaukee's last 18 games
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

8:15 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Tampa Bay's last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

8:40 PM
CINCINNATI vs. COLORADO
Cincinnati is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 11 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 8 games

10:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. OAKLAND
Minnesota is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Oakland's last 21 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games at home

10:05 PM
DETROIT vs. LA ANGELS
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 1-10 SU in their last 11 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games at home
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games

 

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MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, May 31


Texas @ Cleveland

Game 913-914
May 31, 2016 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Lewis) 17.295
Cleveland
(Kluber) 14.127
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-175
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+155); Under

Boston @ Baltimore

Game 915-916
May 31, 2016 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Rodrguez) 15.777
Baltimore
(Gausman) 13.664
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+105); Over

NY Yankees @ Toronto

Game 917-918
May 31, 2016 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Sbathia) 13.926
Toronto
(Happ) 16.080
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-155
9
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-155); Over

Tampa Bay @ Kansas City

Game 919-920
May 31, 2016 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Smyly) 15.610
Kansas City
(Gee) 14.205
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-125); Under

Detroit @ LA Angels

Game 921-922
May 31, 2016 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Sanchez) 16.570
LA Angels
(Santiago) 15.038
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+110); Under

Washington @ Philadelphia

Game 901-902
May 31, 2016 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Ross) 13.344
Philadelphia
(Nola) 14.817
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-120
7
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+100); Under

Minnesota @ Oakland

Game 923-924
May 31, 2016 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Duffey) 13.048
Oakland
(Surkamp) 15.953
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+105); Over

Pittsburgh @ Miami

Game 903-904
May 31, 2016 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 16.744
Miami
(Frnandez) 13.685
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-145
7
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+125); Over

Houston @ Arizona

Game 925-926
May 31, 2016 @ 3:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(McCllers) 14.227
Arizona
(Corbin) 15.613
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-130
9
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+110); Over

San Francisco @ Atlanta

Game 905-906
May 31, 2016 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Peavy) 15.875
Atlanta
(Wisler) 14.399
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-145); Under

San Diego @ Seattle

Game 927-928
May 31, 2016 @ 3:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Shields) 15.977
Seattle
(Iwakuma) 14.854
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-180
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+160); Under

LA Dodgers @ Chicago Cubs

Game 907-908
May 31, 2016 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Kazmir) 15.659
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 17.606
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-240
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-240); N/A

Chicago White Sox @ NY Mets

Game 929-930
May 31, 2016 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Latos) 14.792
NY Mets
(Matz) 16.387
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-175
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-175); Under

St. Louis @ Milwaukee

Game 909-910
May 31, 2016 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Leake) 16.111
Milwaukee
(Peralta) 13.642
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-155
9
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-155); Under

Cincinnati @ Colorado

Game 911-912
May 31, 2016 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Moscot) 13.863
Colorado
(Gray) 15.406
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-185
11
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-185); Over

 

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MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, May 31

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WASHINGTON (31 - 21) at PHILADELPHIA (26 - 25) - 7:05 PM
JOE ROSS (R) vs. AARON NOLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 114-100 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 113-99 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 70-68 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 85-80 (-14.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-4 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-8 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-3 (+3.2 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JOE ROSS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
ROSS is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.652.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

AARON NOLA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
NOLA is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.32 and a WHIP of 1.318.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.2 units)

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PITTSBURGH (29 - 21) at MIAMI (26 - 25) - 7:10 PM
GERRIT COLE (R) vs. JOSE FERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 34-23 (+16.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
FERNANDEZ is 38-19 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 29-14 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 11-0 (+11.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 27-4 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 21-4 (+16.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 37-17 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 29-12 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 14-2 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 14-2 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 127-86 (+25.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 109-118 (+27.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 127-86 (+25.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 43-28 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 100-67 (+21.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 79-46 (+23.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLE is 44-20 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLE is 44-20 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 7-13 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

GERRIT COLE vs. MIAMI since 1997
COLE is 2-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.42 and a WHIP of 0.949.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.7 units)

JOSE FERNANDEZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
FERNANDEZ is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.2 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (32 - 21) at ATLANTA (15 - 35) - 7:10 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. MATT WISLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PEAVY is 23-38 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 92-77 (+23.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 790-813 (+44.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-8 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 13-3 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 727-751 (+42.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1096-918 (+122.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 581-566 (+58.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 387-392 (+37.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
ATLANTA is 5-21 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 18-38 (-20.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 5-21 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 3-16 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 2-15 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
PEAVY is 3-4 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.58 and a WHIP of 1.056.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+1.6 units)

MATT WISLER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA DODGERS (27 - 25) at CHICAGO CUBS (35 - 14) - 8:05 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 121-98 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 52-58 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 118-96 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 19-21 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 89-73 (-14.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 21-28 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KAZMIR is 17-25 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 16-24 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 6-13 (-11.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 7-16 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 136-84 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 39-20 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 136-84 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 80-46 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-6 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARRIETA is 37-9 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 37-9 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 22-4 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 22-5 (+15.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 21-5 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 813-766 (-157.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 44-58 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 728-796 (-179.8 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
KAZMIR is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.53 and a WHIP of 1.406.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ARRIETA is 1-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.056.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.5 units)

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ST LOUIS (27 - 25) at MILWAUKEE (23 - 28) - 8:10 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. WILY PERALTA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 129-89 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 129-89 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 90-58 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 90-100 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 274-311 (-73.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 90-100 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 28-43 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 63-94 (-25.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-1 (+1.7 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LEAKE is 2-4 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.72 and a WHIP of 1.515.
His team's record is 3-8 (-6.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.1 units)

WILY PERALTA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
PERALTA is 4-9 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.457.
His team's record is 5-9 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (+0.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (17 - 34) at COLORADO (23 - 27) - 8:40 PM
JON MOSCOT (R) vs. JON GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 80-133 (-48.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 35-70 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 80-133 (-48.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 6-28 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 12-27 (-13.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 30-50 (-20.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 402-362 (+55.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
COLORADO is 51-88 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

JON MOSCOT vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

JON GRAY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (30 - 21) at CLEVELAND (26 - 23) - 6:10 PM
COLBY LEWIS (R) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 30-21 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 59-49 (+30.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 35-22 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 21-12 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 29-18 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 22-14 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 22-13 (+12.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 66-53 (+27.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 56-36 (+35.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LEWIS is 19-14 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEWIS is 19-12 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEWIS is 21-11 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 51-52 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 100-100 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KLUBER is 15-27 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 8-12 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 14-26 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 9-17 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 5-12 (-11.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-0 (+1.6 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

COLBY LEWIS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
LEWIS is 2-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 7.85 and a WHIP of 1.718.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.7 units)

COREY KLUBER vs. TEXAS since 1997
KLUBER is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.214.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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BOSTON (31 - 20) at BALTIMORE (28 - 21) - 7:05 PM
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 632-565 (-72.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 22-34 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 158-173 (-31.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 209-172 (+38.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 46-27 (+15.1 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 66-41 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 96-72 (+27.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 65-40 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 22-13 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 49-26 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-2 (+1.2 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 0-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.20 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. BOSTON since 1997
GAUSMAN is 1-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.238.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

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NY YANKEES (24 - 26) at TORONTO (27 - 26) - 7:05 PM
C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 21-35 (-22.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-2 (+2.9 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. TORONTO since 1997
SABATHIA is 15-7 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.21 and a WHIP of 1.075.
His team's record is 15-8 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-9. (+2.9 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HAPP is 5-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.29 and a WHIP of 1.292.
His team's record is 6-5 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.7 units)

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TAMPA BAY (22 - 27) at KANSAS CITY (28 - 22) - 8:15 PM
DREW SMYLY (L) vs. DILLON GEE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 179-194 (-40.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 65-79 (-17.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 134-94 (+32.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 75-38 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 24-10 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 130-88 (+33.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 92-69 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 76-59 (+12.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 46-29 (+16.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

DREW SMYLY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SMYLY is 3-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.20 and a WHIP of 1.041.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

DILLON GEE vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (24 - 26) at LA ANGELS (23 - 28) - 10:05 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. HECTOR SANTIAGO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 152-230 (-60.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 84-103 (-26.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 82-88 (-22.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 4-13 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SANCHEZ is 0-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.28 and a WHIP of 1.229.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. DETROIT since 1997
SANTIAGO is 1-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.66 and a WHIP of 1.303.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-7. (-7.4 units)

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MINNESOTA (15 - 35) at OAKLAND (23 - 29) - 10:05 PM
TYLER DUFFEY (R) vs. ERIC SURKAMP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 15-35 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-21 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-35 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-21 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-27 (-18.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 52-44 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 91-123 (-34.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 45-63 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 21-36 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 86-115 (-32.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 56-77 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 29-43 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 13-28 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

TYLER DUFFEY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

ERIC SURKAMP vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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HOUSTON (23 - 29) at ARIZONA (23 - 30) - 3:40 PM
LANCE MCCULLERS (R) vs. PAT CORBIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 23-29 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 13-23 (-13.3 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 45-66 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 23-29 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 33-41 (-17.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 7-15 (-11.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 22-34 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MCCULLERS is 3-10 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 59-35 (+23.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 11-26 (-14.2 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 9-19 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 9-19 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 562-511 (-71.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

LANCE MCCULLERS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MCCULLERS is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

PAT CORBIN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
CORBIN is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (20 - 32) at SEATTLE (29 - 21) - 3:40 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. HISASHI IWAKUMA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 20-43 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 68-92 (-22.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 37-21 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
SHIELDS is 13-4 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 1-6 (-8.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 this season.
SEATTLE is 47-59 (-31.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 100-106 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 33-37 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 44-59 (-24.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 6-11 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
IWAKUMA is 0-5 (-8.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 5-10 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 5-10 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 1-7 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SHIELDS is 5-5 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 1.202.
His team's record is 9-7 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-5. (+4.4 units)

HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (27 - 25) at NY METS (29 - 21) - 7:10 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. STEVEN MATZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 10-17 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
NY METS are 77-49 (+17.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 23-21 (+16.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 17-10 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

MAT LATOS vs. NY METS since 1997
LATOS is 2-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.87 and a WHIP of 1.173.
His team's record is 5-5 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.9 units)

STEVEN MATZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

 

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WNBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, May 31


Connecticut @ Phoenix

Game 653-654
May 31, 2016 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Connecticut
104.055
Phoenix
112.458
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
by 8 1/2
172
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 11 1/2
167
Dunkel Pick:
Connecticut
(+11 1/2); Over

Minnesota @ New York

Game 651-652
May 31, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
118.629
New York
120.071
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 1 1/2
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 5 1/2
151 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+5 1/2); Under

 

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WNBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, May 31

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MINNESOTA (29 - 15) at NEW YORK (26 - 14) - 5/31/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 4-0 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 3-1 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

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WNBA

Tuesday, May 31

Trend Report

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. NEW YORK
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
New York is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games at home

10:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Connecticut's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Connecticut's last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Phoenix's last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing at home against Connecticut

 

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Preview: Padres at Mariners

Current Conditions - Seattle

CLEAR 48 °F
Wind: NNE 3
5-Day Forecast
GAME: San Diego Padres (20-32) at Seattle Mariners (29-21)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 31 - 3:40 PM EST
WHERE: Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The San Diego Padres look to close a disastrous road trip on a positive note when they visit the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. The Padres are 1-6 on the excursion after being pounded 9-3 by the Mariners on Monday in the opener of a four-game, home-and-home series that shifts to San Diego on Wednesday.

The Padres have allowed 23 runs in their last three contests and have sunk 12 games below .500 while residing in the basement of the National League West. Seattle halted a three-game skid with Monday's victory by using two big innings - four runs in the sixth, five in the eighth - to subdue San Diego. Robinson Cano was hitless in three at-bats in the opener but drew a walk to reach base for the 28th consecutive game. Cano surely is salivating at the sight of Padres starter James Shields, as he is batting .411 with five homers, nine doubles, two triples and 16 RBIs in 90 career at-bats against the right-hander, who spent most of his career in the American League.

TV: 3:40 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FSN San Diego, ROOT (Seattle)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH James Shields (2-6, 3.06 ERA) vs. Mariners RH Hisashi Iwakuma (3-4, 4.33)

Shields has pitched well over the last five weeks, allowing two earned runs or fewer in five of his last six starts. He settled for a no-decision in his last turn, when he gave up two runs and five hits in six innings against San Francisco. Shields is 5-5 with a 3.60 ERA in 18 career starts against Seattle and has served up five homers to Adam Lind in 54 at-bats.

Iwakuma has recorded back-to-back victories, giving up three runs in each of the outings. He didn't issue a walk in Wednesday's win over Oakland for the first time this season - he has passed out 17 after walking just 21 in each of the previous two campaigns. Iwakuma has been roughed up at home this year, going 1-2 with a 5.55 ERA in four starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mariners 3B Kyle Seager hit a two-run blast on Monday to end his 11-game homerless streak.

2. San Diego 2B Yangervis Solarte is 8-for-24 with three homers and seven RBIs during the road trip.

3. Seattle RF Nelson Cruz was 2-for-4 with one RBI in the opener and is batting .354 with three homers and 12 RBIs over his last 13 games.

PREDICTION: Mariners 6, Padres 4

 

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Preview: Astros at Diamondbacks

GAME: Houston Astros (23-29) at Arizona Diamondbacks (23-30)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 31 - 3:40 PM EST
WHERE: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Houston Astros are enjoying their best stretch of the season and look to win for the seventh time in eight games when they visit the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. The Astros rolled to an 8-3 victory behind a 13-hit attack on Monday in the first of four consecutive games between the teams, the last two scheduled for Houston.

Right fielder George Springer has energized the Houston surge with production from the leadoff spot and his three-hit game on Monday makes him 13-for-31 over the last seven games. Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is 6-for-11 over the past two games after failing to have a multi-hit outing over the previous nine contests. The Diamondbacks have dropped five of their last seven games and Monday's defeat dropped them to a woeful 9-19 at home. Arizona first baseman Paul Goldschmidt homered for the second time in three games and has rediscovered his stroke over the past 13 games by going 16-for-43 with three homers and 13 RBIs during the stretch.

TV: 3:40 p.m. ET, MLB Network, ROOT (Houston), FSN Arizona

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Lance McCullers (1-1, 4.60 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks LH Patrick Corbin (2-4, 4.21)

McCullers defeated Baltimore in his last outing when he struck out 10 and allowed one run and one hit in five innings. He had control issues with a career-worst six walks against the Orioles and has issued 12 bases on balls in just 15 2/3 innings over three starts. McCullers received a no-decision in his lone career start against Arizona when he gave up three runs (two earned) and six hits in five innings last Oct. 4.

Corbin lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates in his last outing when he gave up five runs (four earned) and six hits in 5 2/3 innings. He has been torched in four home starts this season, serving up eight homers in 25 innings while going 0-3 with a 6.48 ERA. Corbin beat the Astros in his lone career start against them when he gave up four runs and seven hits in seven innings on Aug. 18, 2012.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Astros will activate CF Carlos Gomez (ribcage) from the disabled list prior to Tuesday's game.

2. Arizona LF Yasmany Tomas is 0-for-15 with seven strikeouts over his past four games - and 3-for-34 over his last 10 contests.

3. Houston SS Carlos Correa had six RBIs over the past three games after totaling five over the previous 17 contests.

PREDICTION: Astros 11, Diamondbacks 7

 

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Preview: Rangers at Indians

Current Conditions - Cleveland

M/SUNNY 68 °F
Wind: SW 5
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Texas Rangers (30-21) at Cleveland Indians (26-23)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 31 - 6:10 PM EST
WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Cleveland Indians lost their grip on the top spot in the American League Central with losses in three of the last four games and are in the middle of a tough stretch of schedule. The Indians will look to steal a win at home when they host the AL West-leading Texas Rangers in the second of a three-game series on Tuesday.

Cleveland will need some length out of Tuesday starter Corey Kluber after Monday starter Josh Tomlin, who entered the outing undefeated and third in the AL in WHIP, was ripped for nine hits in 3 2/3 innings in a 9-2 setback. The Indians are playing the fourth in a string of six straight series against teams with winning records and are 5-6 in that span so far. The Rangers moved into the top spot in the AL West with five wins in the last six games and are thriving on offense with a total of 39 runs in those five triumphs. Nomar Mazara and Ian Desmond each homered to lead the 11-hit attack in Monday’s win.

TV: 6:10 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (Texas), SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers RH Colby Lewis (4-0, 3.38 ERA) vs. Indians RH Corey Kluber (4-5, 3.78)

Lewis had a string of six straight quality starts come to an end against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday but still came out with a win. The California native was ripped for six runs on eight hits and a walk in five innings by the Angels but was bailed out by the offense in a 15-9 final. Lewis is 2-2 in eight career games – seven starts – against Cleveland but owns an 8.44 ERA with a total of 50 hits in 37 1/3 innings versus the Indians.

Kluber is trying to post a third straight win after mowing through Boston and the Chicago White Sox in his last two outings. The former Cy Young Award winner allowed a total of three earned runs while striking out 15 in 14 1/3 innings in the two starts. Kluber is making just his third career start against Texas and is 1-0 with four earned runs given up in 14 innings over his first two chances versus the Rangers.

WALK-OFFS

1. Desmond is 16-for-37 with five RBIs in the last eight games.

2. Indians 1B Mike Napoli has 10 RBIs and four home runs during a seven-game hitting streak.

3. Cleveland manager Terry Francona received his first ejection of the season on Monday for arguing a safe/out call.

PREDICTION: Indians 6, Rangers 1

 

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Preview: Red Sox at Orioles

GAME: Boston Red Sox (31-20) at Baltimore Orioles (28-21)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 31 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Boston Red Sox came into Baltimore with a chance to put some distance between themselves and the rest of the American League East and took a step toward accomplishing that goal in the series opener. The Red Sox will try to make it two in a row over the Orioles and push the gap to three games in the division when they visit Baltimore for the second of a four-game set on Tuesday.

Boston beat the Orioles at their own game in Monday’s opener, slugging three home runs in the sixth inning or later to turn a tight game into a 7-2 rout. The Red Sox had some trouble getting outs late in games while dropping two of three in Toronto over the weekend but managed to get the bullpen an extra day of rest as Steven Wright tossed his third complete game on Monday. Baltimore is one of the best slugging teams in the majors with 69 home runs but is having trouble pushing runs across over the last week-plus. The Orioles are 2-6 in their last eight games and are averaging 2.5 runs in those six setbacks.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), MASN (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH Eduardo Rodriguez (2015: 10-6, 3.85 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Kevin Gausman (0-2, 3.24)

Rodriguez was a shoo-in for a rotation spot before going down with a knee injury in spring training, and his return prompted the team to push Clay Buchholz to the bullpen. The 23-year-old Venezuelan surrendered three or fewer earned runs in 17 of his 21 starts during his 2015 rookie campaign. Rodriguez, who was acquired from Baltimore in a trade for Andrew Miller in 2014, struggled against his original organization with an 0-2 mark and a 4.20 ERA in three starts.

Gausman has yet to earn a win in seven starts this season and struggled through five innings at Houston on Thursday. The LSU product was ripped for three home runs – matching his total from the first six starts – and charged with four runs on five hits and one walk. Gausman has made 10 career appearances – five starts – against the Red Sox and owns a 2-1 record with a 3.12 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 34 2/3 total innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Red Sox SS Xander Bogaerts went 2-for-4 on Monday to push his hitting streak to 23 games and lift his batting average to .354.

2. Baltimore RHP Yovani Gallardo (shoulder) came through a simulated game on Saturday with no issues and will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Thursday.

3. Boston DH David Ortiz has homered in each of his last three starts, pushing his season total to 14 and his league-leading RBI total to 47.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 6, Orioles 3

 

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Preview: Yankees at Blue Jays

Current Conditions - Toronto

M/SUNNY 70 °F
Wind: WSW 12
5-Day Forecast GAME: New York Yankees (24-26) at Toronto Blue Jays (27-26)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 31 - 7:07 PM EST
WHERE: Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


The Toronto Blue Jays haven't won five consecutive series against the New York Yankees since 1992-93, but a victory on Tuesday against their American League East rival will bring an end to that drought. Toronto won for the fifth time in six games by beating the visiting Yankees 4-2 in Monday's opener of a three-game set.

Light-hitting Blue Jays shortstop Ryan Goins entered the series batting .151 but homered and doubled Monday, giving him two extra-base hits in a game for the second time this season -- the first also came against New York. Edwin Encarnacion's power numbers and batting average are down, but he has knocked in eight runs during a six-game RBI streak for Toronto. One day after squeezing out a victory at Tampa Bay despite collecting only one hit, the Yankees were limited to five hits to lose for the fourth time in six games. New York catcher Brian McCann prevented a shutout with a two-run homer in the ninth Monday to snap a career worst-tying 0-for-21 slump.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees LH CC Sabathia (3-3, 2.83 ERA) vs. Blue Jays LH J.A. Happ (6-2, 3.20)

After giving up four runs in each of his first four starts this season, Sabathia has been outstanding over his last three turns despite a stint on the disabled list due to a groin strain. He returned from the injury to beat Oakland with six innings of one-run ball on May 20 and was a hard-luck loser versus Toronto on Thursday, giving up two runs (zero earned) on two hits over seven innings. Jose Bautista is 4-for-34 with 10 strikeouts versus Sabathia.

Happ outdueled Sabathia and halted a two-start skid with seven superb innings, giving up one run on three hits to improve to 5-2 in 11 career starts against the Yankees. Happ, who has pitched at least 6 2/3 innings in seven of his last eight starts, also beat the Yankees at home on April 13 by permitting one run on seven hits over six innings. Alex Rodriguez is hitless in 14 at-bats while McCann is 3-for-21 lifetime against Happ.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Yankees placed INF Dustin Ackley (torn labrum) on the 15-day disabled list and recalled INF Rob Refsnyder from the minors.

2. Toronto recalled RHP Ryan Tepera from Triple-A Buffalo and designated INF Jimmy Paredes for assignment.

3. Rodriguez, mired in a 1-for-16 slump, sat out the series opener while 1B Mark Teixeira (neck) was 1-for-4 in his return to the lineup.

PREDICTION: Yankees 3, Blue Jays 2

 

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Preview: Pirates at Marlins

GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (29-21) at Miami Marlins (26-25)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 31 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


The Pittsburgh Pirates found their offense just in time to go up against one of the hottest pitchers in baseball. The Pirates will try to keep the hits coming on Tuesday when they face Jose Fernandez and the host Miami Marlins in the second of a four-game series.

Pittsburgh totaled four runs in a pair of losses at Texas on Saturday and Sunday but Gregory Polanco belted a grand slam and David Freese added four hits to back a shutout from Jeff Locke in Monday’s 10-0 series-opening triumph. Polanco’s slam marked his fourth home run in 10 games and gave him 15 RBIs in that span. The Marlins were blanked for the second time this season and managed three hits off Locke to fall for the third time in the last four games and eighth time in the last 13 contests. Miami center fielder Marcell Ozuna went 0-for-3 in Monday’s game to snap an 11-game hitting streak and mark just the second time in May that he has gone without a hit.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ROOT (Pittsburgh), FSN Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Gerrit Cole (5-3, 2.53 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Jose Fernandez (7-2, 2.82)

Cole was held out of the decision against Arizona on Thursday despite belting a three-run homer and not allowing an earned run in five innings. The former No. 1 overall pick surrendered a total of one earned run in his last three turns but did not notch a strikeout against Colorado on May 20 and needed 106 pitches to get through five frames against the Diamondbacks. Cole is 2-1 with a 3.42 ERA in four career starts against Miami.

Fernandez earned the win in six straight starts while yielding a total of eight runs in that span. The Cuba native has been at his best in the last four outings with 43 strikeouts in 27 combined innings and three runs allowed. Fernandez, who owns 90 strikeouts in 60 2/3 total innings this season, is 1-0 in two career starts against Pittsburgh with 18 k’s in 13 frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates 2B Josh Harrison (illness) returned from a two-game absence and went 2-for-5 with two runs scored on Monday.

2. Miami RF Giancarlo Stanton (side) sat out his sixth straight game on Monday and is day-to-day.

3. Pittsburgh LF Starling Marte recorded multiple hits in four of the last seven contests.

PREDICTION: Marlins 3, Pirates 2

 

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Preview: White Sox at Mets

GAME: Chicago White Sox (27-25) at New York Mets (29-21)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 31 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

A masterful pitching performance gave the New York Mets a win in the opener of their three-game series with the visiting Chicago White Sox. The Mets hope for more of the same Tuesday when they send Steven Matz to the mound in search of his eighth straight win.

Matz has given the Mets plenty of outstanding starts, and he’ll look to do so again on the heels of Matt Harvey’s gem in a 1-0 win in the series opener. The Mets snapped a two-game skid Monday but have won seven of their last 10. The White Sox have lost seven straight and four of the last five have been one-run defeats. Fifteen of Chicago’s last 18 games have been decided by two runs or fewer.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Mat Latos (6-1, 4.06 ERA) vs. Mets LH Steven Matz (7-1, 2.36)

After rolling through his first four starts of the season, Latos has struggled. The 28-year-old turned the corner a bit last time out, holding Cleveland to three runs and five hits over six innings for his first quality start since April 24. Latos is 2-4 with a 2.87 ERA in 10 career starts against the Mets.

Matz, who turned 25 on Sunday, was tagged for seven runs in 1 2/3 innings in his season debut, but he has been dominant in seven starts since. His last outing might have been the best of the bunch, as he struck out seven and allowed four hits over eight scoreless innings at Washington for his seventh straight win. Matz has been outstanding in two previous interleague starts, allowing one run over 13 innings in a pair of wins.

WALK-OFFS

1. New York 3B David Wright has missed three straight games with a herniated disk but is hopeful of avoiding the disabled list.

2. Chicago’s Nos. 2-4 hitters – Jose Abreu, Melky Cabrera and Todd Frazier – are a combined 4-for-45 during the team’s current road trip.

3. Mets RHP Jeurys Familia has converted a franchise-record 33 consecutive save opportunities, including 17 this season.

PREDICTION: Mets 5, White Sox 2

 

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Preview: Giants at Braves

Current Conditions - Atlanta

SUNNY 72 °F
Wind: CLM 0
5-Day Forecast GAME: San Francisco Giants (32-21) at Atlanta Braves (15-35)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 31 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


Mallex Smith is one of several young players the Atlanta Braves are counting on as they rebuild the franchise, and while the rookie outfielder has experienced some difficult times in his first 42 major-league games, he is developing a knack for clutch hits. Smith leads the Braves into the second game of a four-game home series Tuesday with the San Francisco Giants after his bases-clearing triple Monday sparked Atlanta to a series-opening 5-3 victory.

That hit raised Smith’s average to .407 with 17 RBIs in 27 at-bats with runners in scoring position, a sorely needed boost for an offense that is hitting .195 in May with runners in scoring position. The Giants look to re-ignite their offense after being limited to six hits Monday, which followed 18 runs on 33 hits in victory at Colorado on Saturday and Sunday. First baseman Brandon Belt homered Monday and has seven hits in his past 12 at-bats with three RBIs. Monday’s loss marked just the third in the past 18 games for San Francisco and only the third in its past 15 road contests.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, CSN Bay Area (San Francisco), FSN Southeast (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Jake Peavy (1-5, 7.26 ERA) vs. Braves RH Matt Wisler (2-4, 3.08)

Peavy makes his 11th start of 2016 (Tuesday is his 35th birthday) and, after a rough start to the season, the 15-year veteran has pitched well in two of his past three appearances. He held San Diego to one run on six hits in 6 2/3 innings Wednesday in a no-decision, after allowing one run on three hits in six innings May 14 at Arizona. Peavy, who has allowed more than three earned runs in six of his first 10 starts, has a 3.44 ERA but an 0-2 record in three career starts in Atlanta.

Wisler took the loss Thursday against Milwaukee but pitched well for the fifth time in five May starts, allowing three runs on six hits in six innings with seven strikeouts – his third consecutive outing with seven whiffs. He is 2-2 with a 2.25 ERA this month, striking out 27 in 36 innings while holding opponents to a .212 batting average and a .586 OPS. The 23-year-old seeks his first victory at home this season, where he has posted a 4.18 ERA in five starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. San Francisco 3B Matt Duffy left Monday’s game in the sixth inning after being hit on the left hand with a pitch.

2. Atlanta starters have compiled a 2.82 ERA in the past 12 games.

3. Giants P Chris Stratton, San Francisco’s first-round pick in 2012, made his major-league debut Monday by striking out two hitters in a perfect eighth inning.

PREDICTION: Braves 4, Giants 3

 

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Preview: Dodgers at Cubs

GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (27-25) at Chicago Cubs (35-14)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 31 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


The last time Jake Arrieta faced the Los Angeles Dodgers, he threw his first career no-hitter. The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner would have to duplicate that feat Tuesday to top what the Chicago Cubs’ pitchers did to the visiting Dodgers in the opener of the three-game series.

The Cubs need a deep outing from Arrieta after burning through the bullpen Monday. Starter Jason Hammel left after two innings with cramping in his right hamstring before four relievers combined for seven perfect innings to complete a one-hitter in Chicago’s 2-0 victory. The Cubs have won six straight since a season-high three-game losing streak and they’ve allowed a total of five runs over the past four games. Monday’s loss was just the second in eight games for the Dodgers, who have allowed two or fewer runs in six of their last seven contests.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, ESPN, SportsNet Los Angeles, ABC 7 (Chicago)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Scott Kazmir (4-3, 4.84 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Jake Arrieta (9-0, 1.72)

Kazmir has been wildly inconsistent with his command, as he struck out 12 in his last start after walking seven in his previous outing. The 32-year-old was excellent Wednesday against Cincinnati, allowing one run and four hits over six innings in addition to the 12 strikeouts to win his second straight decision. Kazmir is 1-0 with a 2.53 ERA in two starts against the Cubs, but he hasn’t faced them since 2010 with the Angels.

The Cubs have won Arrieta’s last 23 starts, tying the major-league record set by Atlanta’s Kris Medlen from 2010-12. Arrieta has won 20 straight decisions, including one Wednesday at St. Louis when he didn’t have his best stuff and allowed four runs and seven hits over five innings. Before his no-hitter at Los Angeles last season, Arrieta had struggled in two previous starts against the Dodgers, losing both in 2013.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cubs 2B/OF Ben Zobrist is 26-for-61 during a career-best 16-game hitting streak and has reached base in 35 consecutive starts.

2. Dodgers 2B Chase Utley is 0-for-10 with three strikeouts versus Arrieta.

3. Chicago RF Jason Heyward is 14-for-40 during a 10-game home hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Cubs 4, Dodgers 3

 

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Preview: Cardinals at Brewers


Current Conditions - Milwaukee

SUNNY 62 °F
Wind: W 5
5-Day Forecast GAME: St. Louis Cardinals (27-25) at Milwaukee Brewers (23-28)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 31 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


Pitching had been a trouble spot for the St. Louis Cardinals, but the rotation is starting to find a groove as the team continues a three-game series against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. Another strong start paved the way for a 6-0 victory Monday as St. Louis improved to 3-2 on its seven-game road trip.

Mike Leake, who has been sensational since a rocky start to the season, will take the mound Tuesday against struggling Milwaukee right-hander Wily Peralta. Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday homered among his three hits Monday and is 8-for-12 with a pair of blasts and four RBIs over the past three games. Brewers left field Ryan Braun has sat out two straight games due to an ailing neck and has missed nine of the past 15 games. It was only the second loss in seven games overall for Milwaukee, which has dropped four in a row to St. Louis at Miller Park.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Mike Leake (3-4, 3.90 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Wily Peralta (3-5, 6.62)

Even though he had his three-start winning streak halted, Leake is coming off another strong performance with seven innings of two-run ball at Washington. A pair of solo homers by the Nationals victimized Leake, who has surrendered four runs over 28 innings in his last four turns. Leake is 2-4 with a 4.72 ERA in 11 starts against the Brewers, including a no-decision on April 13 in which he allowed four runs and eight hits in six innings.

Peralta has managed to string together a pair of decent outings, which represents progress for a pitcher who has yet to go beyond six innings in any of his 10 starts. The 27-year-old Dominican picked up the victory at Atlanta last time out, giving up two runs over 5 1/3 innings, which followed 5 2/3 innings of three-run ball in a loss to the Mets. Matt Carpenter is 16-for-35 with three homers off Peralta, who is 4-9 with a 5.00 ERA against St. Louis.

WALK-OFFS

1. After going 1-for-10 in his first two games since coming off the paternity list, Carpenter had four hits and scored three runs Monday.

2. Brewers C Jonathan Lucroy is 7-for-14 with nine RBIs during a four-game hitting streak.

3. Cardinals CF Stephen Piscotty is expected back in the lineup Tuesday after missing Monday's game with a stomach bug.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 4, Brewers 2

 

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Preview: Rays at Royals


Weather information is currently unavailable. 5-Day Forecast
GAME: Tampa Bay Rays (22-27) at Kansas City Royals (28-22)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 31 - 8:15 PM EST
WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


Eric Hosmer looks to continue an amazing five-game run when his Kansas City Royals host the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday in the middle contest of their three-game set. Hosmer has gone 11-for-21 with 12 RBIs during his hitting streak to raise his batting average 25 points to .323 and belted a three-run homer that capped a 6-2 victory in the series opener on Monday.

Paulo Orlando is riding a 13-game hitting streak after recording a double and a single Monday for the Royals, who have won 11 of their last 14 to take over first place in the American League Central. Kansas City goes after its 14th victory in its last 15 games against the Rays at home with Dillon Gee on the mound while Tampa Bay counters with Drew Smyly. The Rays have dropped eight of their last 10 contests overall to fall five games under .500 for the first time this season and managed two runs or fewer in their last four losses. Logan Morrison scored a run Monday and is 13-for-31 with seven RBIs over his last nine contests for Tampa Bay.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay), FSN Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays LH Drew Smyly (2-6, 3.92 ERA) vs. Royals RH Dillon Gee (1-2, 3.86)

Smyly has recorded just one victory in his last six starts and has given up eight homers in that span – two in the loss to Miami last time out. The 26-year-old Arkansas native completed at least seven innings three times in his first four starts this season but none in the last six outings. Jarrod Dyson is 3-for-7 versus Smyly, who is 4-1 with a 2.70 ERA in 13 career appearances (five starts) against the Royals.

Gee suffered through his worst of three consecutive starts last time out, allowing six runs (five earned) and 10 hits over four innings at Minnesota. The 30-year-old Texan yielded four runs in 10 1/3 innings over his first two starts following seven relief appearances and served up three homers on Wednesday. Corey Dickerson is 3-for-6 with a homer against Gee, who is 5-6 with a 4.10 ERA in interleague play.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Rays have belted 39 homers in 23 road games, which puts them on pace to threaten the major-league record of 138 set by San Francisco in 2001.

2. Dyson is 10-for-25 during his eight-game hitting streak and Royals rookie INF Whit Merrifield has hit safely in seven straight (12-for-32).

3. Tampa Bay committed three errors in the series opener and has recorded 11 miscues in its last seven games.... combined.

PREDICTION: Rays 6, Royals 2

 

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Preview: Reds at Rockies

GAME: Cincinnati Reds (17-34) at Colorado Rockies (23-27)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 31 - 8:40 PM EST
WHERE: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


The Cincinnati Reds haven't experienced much joy on the road this season, but a visit to Coors Field quickly brightened the outlook. Cincinnati belted five home runs in an 11-8 series-opening victory over the Colorado Rockies and looks to continue the power display when the teams meet Tuesday for the second contest of their four-game set.

Adam Duvall posted his first two-homer performance in the major leagues and Joey Votto registered career blast No. 200 as the Reds racked up a season-high 17 hits while improving to 5-19 on the road. The victory was just the third in Cincinnati's last 18 overall games as the club flounders with the third-worst record in the majors. The Rockies have lost three consecutive contests as their pitching has been atrocious, giving up 29 runs and 50 hits during the skid. Colorado's Charlie Blackmon has been a bright spot as he has reached base in a career-best 25 consecutive games while batting .315 this month.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati), ROOT (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Jon Moscot (0-2, 4.02 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Jon Gray (2-2, 5.95)

Moscot will be activated from the disabled list prior to Tuesday's game after scattering four hits over six scoreless innings in his final rehab start at Triple-A Louisville. He has been sidelined since injuring his non-throwing shoulder during a start against the New York Mets on April 27, the same shoulder on which he had season-ending surgery last year. Moscot has limited opposing batters to a .224 average this campaign but has walked nine in only 15 2/3 innings.

Gray has allowed two runs or fewer in four of his last five starts but was torched for nine runs in 3 1/3 innings by St. Louis in the other outing. He defeated Boston in his last turn, when he gave up two runs and five hits in 7 1/3 frames. Gray is 1-0 with a 7.47 ERA in three starts at Coors Field this season and 1-1 with a 7.93 ERA in eight career home outings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rockies 3B Nolan Arenado received his first day off this season in the opener but will be back in the lineup on Tuesday.

2. Duvall has recorded six homers and 13 RBIs over his last eight games.

3. Colorado RF Carlos Gonzalez has homered in three straight games and is 16-for-32 with four blasts over his last eight contests.

PREDICTION: Rockies 8, Reds 7