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Preview: Royals (90-66) at White Sox (73-83)

Game: 1
Venue: U.S. Cellular Field
Date: September 29, 2015 8:10 PM EDT

The Kansas City Royals had a rough offensive night on Chicago's North Side but should find things easier as they head to the South Side.

That's because they will face Chicago White Sox starter Jeff Samardzija, who has lost seven straight home outings heading into Tuesday night's three-game series opener.

Kansas City (90-66) fell 1-0 in 11 innings to the Chicago Cubs on Monday in a makeup game to kick-start this seven-game trip to close the regular season. The Royals managed two hits by Mike Moustakas and singles by Lorenzo Cain and Alcides Escobar to match their third-lowest total in a game.

The loss dropped the AL Central champions one game behind East-leading Toronto in the race for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

Kansas City slugger Kendrys Morales will likely return to the lineup after not starting the last two games due to a sore ankle.

The Royals have to like their chances of beating Samardzija (10-13, 5.04 ERA), who has posted a 10.01 ERA in his seven-start home losing streak. He's the first White Sox pitcher to lose seven straight home starts since Tommy John in 1969; Paul Gregory was the last to drop eight straight in 1933.

The right-hander is 0-4 with a 7.13 ERA in four career starts against Kansas City with an 8.15 ERA in three this year. Cain and Alex Rios each have gone 4 for 7 off the right-hander this season, and Moustakas has homered twice.

Samardzija fired a one-hitter for his second shutout of the year last Monday in a 2-0 victory at Detroit after losing eight of his previous nine outings. He said he looked at some film to correct his woes.

"I try to be an in-game guy and adjust to how I'm throwing," he said. "I needed to go back to my last couple of starts and see why good pitches were getting tattooed."

Samardzija's 6.61 ERA since the All-Star break is baseball's worst mark, and he owns baseball's fourth-worst ERA overall.

The Royals will give the ball to Johnny Cueto (3-6, 4.99), who gave up three runs in seven innings last Thursday to earn a 10-4 win over Seattle. He had been 0-5 with a 8.10 ERA in his previous six outings.

"Johnny was awesome. A good changeup, good breaking stuff, kept his fastball down," manager Ned Yost said.

The right-hander is 1-1 with a 7.15 ERA in two 2015 starts against Chicago. Alexei Ramirez is 6 for 8 versus Cueto and Melky Cabrera is 6 for 15.

The White Sox (73-83) close the regular season with six games at home after a 4-7 trip. Adam Eaton is their hottest hitter with a .373 average in his last 16 games.

Chicago slugger Jose Abreu is one homer shy of reaching 30 and three RBIs shy of reaching 100. He's trying to join Albert Pujols as the only players in history to reach those plateaus in each of their first two years.

Kansas City has won 10 of 16 in the season series.

 

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Preview: Rockies (66-90) at Diamondbacks (75-81)

Game: 1
Venue: Chase Field
Date: September 29, 2015 9:40 PM EDT

The Colorado Rockies have scored the most runs in the NL, have the league's second-best batting average and need Carlos Gonzalez to hit one more homer to make him and Nolan Arenado the first teammates with 40 apiece in nine years.

None of that has prevented Colorado from sitting at the bottom of the NL West finishing out a third 90-loss season in four years.

The Rockies look to win a fourth straight game for the first time in 2 1/2 months when they begin a three-game series at the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.

It's no secret that Colorado (66-90) has one of the most potent offenses in baseball, led by Arenado's 41 homers and NL-high 126 RBIs. Those numbers likely would give him more votes for NL MVP if the Rockies hadn't struggled most of the season.

Arenado homered and had four RBIs in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he drove in a career-high five while hitting a three-run shot as Colorado completed a three-game sweep of the West leaders with a 12-5 victory Sunday.

It's on the verge of its first four-game winning streak since July 9-12.

'We get frustrated when you look back at it,' Arenado said. 'Better you lose track of it and try to push forward and look to the future.

'I know there are ups and downs in the season. But this year, we had a little bit more downs than up."

Gonzalez went 7 for 13 in the series and homered in the first two games. His next long ball would make him and Arenado the majors' first teammates with at last 40 homers since Jermaine Dye and Jim Thome of the 2006 Chicago White Sox.

Arenado has gone deep six times this season against Arizona (75-81) and Gonzalez homered twice with a career-high seven RBIs as the Rockies won the last meeting 9-4 on Sept. 2.

The Diamondbacks have won five of the seven matchups in Arizona, and they're returning home after a 6-4 road trip. Ender Inciarte homered twice and went 4 for 5 in Sunday's 4-2 victory over San Diego.

'This is the best game I've played in the big leagues,' Inciarte said. 'It's fun to win games, and when you can help in this way, you remember them for a long time.'

Arizona would have to win out to finish exactly .500 for the third time in four seasons. It sends Robbie Ray (5-12, 3.53 ERA) to the mound in this contest as he looks to continue his solid run.

Ray has gone 2-2 with a 2.39 ERA in five starts since Aug. 31, when he gave up one run and struck out eight in 5 2-3 innings against the Rockies. He pitched his second scoreless outing in that stretch last Tuesday, striking out seven in six innings of an 8-0 win over the Dodgers.

'Everything was working," Ray said. "I was down in the zone and just pounding strikes."

The left-hander beat the Rockies 5-1 on May 6 with six solid innings in his only other career start against them. He'll oppose Christian Bergman (3-1, 4.62), who made his first start in more than five months Wednesday and gave up seven runs and 10 hits in 3 2-3 innings of a 13-7 loss to Pittsburgh.

The right-hander has given up seven runs and 14 hits in 10 innings over five games out of the bullpen against the Diamondbacks this season. He went 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA in two starts against Arizona in 2014.

 

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Preview: Athletics (65-92) at Angels (82-74)

Game: 2
Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Date: September 29, 2015 10:05 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Angels are playing some of their best baseball of the season at the right time, but still don't control their own playoff destiny.

They can tie their longest winning streak of the season Tuesday night when they host the Oakland Athletics.

Los Angeles (83-74) won its sixth straight and ninth in 11 games with a 5-4 victory in Monday's opener, led by Albert Pujols' 38th homer - his most since 2010 - and David Murphy's bases-loaded single in the ninth inning. The Angels' 17-8 record this month is tied with Toronto for the best in the majors, but they're still one half-game behind Houston for the AL's second wild-card spot after the Astros also won Monday. Minnesota is also lurking, only one game behind Los Angeles.

"We've got a great group of guys with a lot of character in here," Murphy said. "Just a never-say-die attitude, and the results truly reveal the character of this team. People say it's not how you start, it's how you finish. We're finishing strong."

The Angels can match their season-best seven straight wins from July 12-22 on Tuesday behind Nick Tropeano (2-2, 4.50 ERA) as he fills in for Matt Shoemaker, who is nursing a strained forearm. Tropeano has been solid, if unspectacular, in his last two starts, allowing two earned runs over 9 1-3 innings. He'll try to replicate his season debut from April 23 when he threw six innings in a 2-0 victory against the Athletics.

Los Angeles bolstered the depth of its beleaguered pitching staff Monday by signing Mat Latos a day after he cleared waivers following his release from the Dodgers. Latos, who was 0-3 with a 6.66 ERA in six games for the Dodgers after they acquired him from Miami, will likely work in long relief duty.

The starting rotation and bullpen are both depleted with injuries to Shoemaker, Jered Weaver, Huston Street and Joe Smith.

"Some guys on our pitching staff have been stretched, they've pitched a lot, and we especially need rotation depth with Shoemaker up in the air," manager Mike Scioscia told MLB's official website. "Latos gives us an option and some depth, and we'll see how we use him this week."

Oakland (65-92) is ending its disappointing season on an especially sour note, losing eight of nine. Monday's defeat increased the Athletics' club-record one-run loss total to 34.

'When you play close games like that, sometimes (mistakes) will show up,' A's manager Bob Melvin said. 'We've seen it often this year. It comes down to us not getting a big hit late in the game, or making an error and them getting a big hit.'

Chris Bassitt (1-7, 3.07) makes his second start since returning from a strained shoulder that sidelined him nearly a month, and Oakland is hoping it goes better than the first. He needed 73 pitches to make it through three-plus innings Thursday against Texas, giving up three runs in an 8-1 loss.

"It was important for him psychologically and physically to be back out there and perform," Melvin said after last week's loss. "They made him work and made him throw a lot of pitches."

Bassitt threw two perfect innings of relief in Oakland's 6-3 loss to the Angels on April 29.

Danny Valencia was back in the lineup Monday after leaving Sunday's loss to San Francisco when he was hit by a pitch on the elbow, but went 0 for 3.

 

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Preview: Brewers (66-90) at Padres (73-83)

Game: 1
Venue: PETCO Park
Date: September 29, 2015 10:10 PM EDT

Having been saddled with their first 90-loss season in 11 years, the Milwaukee Brewers are making the most of a chance to see what they have in the minor leagues.

At the same time, their hobbling slugger is taking this opportunity to prepare for back surgery.

After shutting down Ryan Braun, the Brewers will give the ball to highly touted prospect Jorge Lopez in the opener of a three-game road series against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.

Milwaukee (66-90) is going for its first back-to-back wins since Sept. 5 after earning a four-game split at St. Louis with an 8-4 victory Sunday, as Jason Rogers delivered a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth inning.

That came a day after the club reached 90 losses for the first time since going 67-94 in 2004. With the focus on next season, Braun has decided not to risk further damaging a herniated disc that's he expected to have repaired next month. He had played in four of the past 11 games, going 0 for 11.

"Taking everything into consideration - where we're at in the season, how many games we have left - we felt it was the right choice," the six-time All-Star told MLB's official website.

The Brewers have also gone to an all-rookie rotation as they try to figure out who might stick in 2016.

Lopez, ranked the team's eighth-best prospect by MLB's official website, has earned an opportunity after being named Milwaukee's minor league pitcher of the year. He went 12-5 with a 2.26 ERA at Double-A Biloxi, finishing second to teammate Tyler Wagner in the Southern League ERA race.

The right-hander will face a San Diego team that totaled eight runs in dropping two of three to visiting Arizona over the weekend.

The Padres (73-83), who are 3-3 on their nine-game homestand, send Tyson Ross (10-11, 3.17 ERA) to the mound. The right-hander has allowed three or fewer earned runs in 29 of his 32 starts but hasn't won in his last four despite a 2.52 ERA, as he's received seven runs of support.

Ross has posted a 1.97 ERA over his last five outings and recorded 20 strikeouts in his past two. The 2014 All-Star is 5 2-3 innings away from matching his career high of 195 2-3, set last season.

"I had to reinvent myself a little this year and add a new pitch with the cutter," he said. "As the league adjusts to you, you need to adjust back to it. I'm happy now with my innings."

Ross, 3-1 with a 3.33 ERA in four starts against the Brewers, picked up the only victory when San Diego (73-83) lost three of four at Miller Park from Aug. 3-6. He gave up two earned runs over six innings of a 13-5 win to open the series.

Adam Lind has gone 5 for 6 with a home run against Ross and is 15 for 32 in his last seven games against the Padres. Khris Davis, who homered twice Sunday, is 3 for 6 with a homer off Ross.

San Diego's Wil Myers is expected to return after sitting Sunday due to a sore left wrist, while Yangervis Solarte's status is less certain because of a strained right hamstring.

 

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Preview: Astros (83-74) at Mariners (74-83)

Game: 2
Venue: Safeco Field
Date: September 29, 2015 10:10 PM EDT

A home run binge has the Houston Astros maintaining their grasp on a playoff spot, and an AL West title still isn't out of the question.

Now 1 1-2 games out of the division lead with five remaining, the Astros look to continue their power surge Tuesday night against the slumping Seattle Mariners.

After winning the final two tests of a weekend series with first-place Texas, Houston (83-74) gained another game after backing Lance McCullers' six solid innings with solo homers from George Springer, Evan Gattis and Chris Carter in Monday's 3-2 victory over the Mariners. The result kept the Astros a half-game ahead of the Los Angeles Angels, who beat Oakland, for the second wild card.

Houston, second to Toronto for the major league lead with 220 homers, has hit 20 while winning six of nine following five consecutive losses that relinquished its AL West lead. Carter, who snapped a 2-all tie in the seventh, has homered in three straight games and Gattis, Colby Rasmus and Carlos Correa have three during the stretch.

"I'm feeling pretty good right now," Carter told MLB's official website. "I'm getting pitches up in the zone."

McCullers struck out seven while allowing two runs for the Astros' sixth quality start in eight games, while Mike Fiers (2-1, 3.18 ERA) has six in eight starts since joining the club along with injured outfielder Carlos Gomez from Milwaukee July 30.

Fiers owns a 2.44 ERA and has held opposing hitters to a .177 average in those outings, though he's 0-1 with a 4.38 ERA over his last four. He did hold the Angels to three runs in 6 2-3 innings while not getting a decision in Wednesday's 6-5 loss.

The right-hander makes his first appearance against the Mariners.

Seattle (74-83) is already looking toward next year after naming Jerry Dipoto its general manager Monday.

Dipoto, the Angels' GM for 3 1/2 years before abruptly resigning July 1, will oversee a franchise with the sport's longest playoff drought at 14 years and that has lost six straight, one shy of a season high set May 30-June 5.

"During our conversations over the past few weeks, it became clear to me that he has a very solid understanding of our team and organization, both where we are and where we want to be. And he has a strategy to get us there," team president Kevin Mather said in a statement.

The Mariners are hitting .206 during the skid and managed just four hits while striking out 12 times Monday.

Seattle also has some pitching concerns with James Paxton scratched from Tuesday's assignment after tearing a fingernail Thursday at Kansas City, pushing Vidal Nuno (1-4, 4.10) up a day to pitch on short rest.

Nuno allowed five runs and nine hits over 4 1-3 innings in Friday's loss to the Angels, his second rough start since yielding one hit in seven innings in a 6-0 victory over Texas Sept. 9. He lasted just 3 1-3 innings while walking four and surrendering five runs in a loss to the Rangers on Sept. 19.

The left-hander sports a 1.45 ERA in three starts at Safeco Field this season but is 3-16 in 36 starts since the start of 2014, losing 12 of his last 13 decisions.

One of those defeats came Aug. 31 at Minute Maid Park, where Nuno gave up homers to Correa, Jed Lowrie and Hank Conger and permitted five runs in six innings in his only start against Houston.

Springer also homered in his lone at-bat against Nuno on June 21 in Seattle.

 

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Preview: Dodgers (87-69) at Giants (82-74)

Game: 2
Venue: AT&T Park
Date: September 29, 2015 10:15 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Dodgers blew their first chance in this four-game set at AT&T Park to clinch a third straight NL West crown.

They would normally like their chances with Clayton Kershaw pitching next, but that may not be the case since he's going up against San Francisco Giants ace Madison Bumgarner in this marquee matchup.

The Giants are 3-0 when these star pitchers have squared off this year and will look to improve to 8-0 at home against the Dodgers and stave off elimination again Tuesday night.

Los Angeles' magic number to clinch the West remained at two after losing 3-2 in 12 innings Monday. San Francisco (82-74) improved to 10-6 in the season series on pinch-hitter Alejandro De Aza's sacrifice fly.

The Dodgers (87-69) have dropped four straight and eight of 10.

'Everyone wants to get another win and we're playing as good as we can,' Dodgers starter Zack Greinke said. "We're playing really focused baseball and maybe that's the key. I think it's more just playing as good as we can and not focusing too much on that."

That sets the stage for the fourth 2015 matchup between Kershaw (15-7, 2.25 ERA) and Bumgarner. Bumgarner (18-8, 2.88) is 2-0 with a 1.31 ERA this year against Kershaw, who is 0-2 with a 3.54 ERA in those starts.

"It's going to be a great matchup between these two guys and we'll come out and play the same way, we'll see what happens," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said.

Kershaw won the last time he faced the Giants, matching a career high with 15 strikeouts in a six-hitter in a 2-1 home win Sept. 2. His 1.61 ERA against them is his second-best mark versus an NL club and his 1.26 ERA at AT&T Park is his second-best in any NL stadium.

Buster Posey is 6 for 13 against Kershaw this year after hitting .183 against the left-hander prior to it.

Kershaw is 10-1 with a 1.36 ERA in his last 14 starts, with nine wins since the All-Star break. He leads the majors with 281 strikeouts.

Bumgarner also has nine wins since the break and a career-best 228 strikeouts.

The Giants left-hander makes his third bid for a career-high 19th victory after going 0-1 with a 2.40 ERA in his last two starts. He seeks to become San Francisco's first 19-game winner since Shawn Estes in 1997.

Bumgarner lost his most recent start versus the Dodgers, yielding two runs in seven innings in a 2-1 defeat Sept. 1.

Adrian Gonzalez, who returned Monday after missing two games because of a pinched nerve in his back, is a .150 hitter off Bumgarner. Jimmy Rollins is at .179 and Andre Ethier is at .125.

Manager Don Mattingly may give Scott Van Slyke a start since he's 9 for 24 versus Bumgarner, including 5 for 11 this year.

Bumgarner leads all pitchers with a career-high five homers and nine RBIs. He's 2 for 13 off Kershaw, who is 3 for 12 versus him.

The Dodgers are enduring their longest slide in San Francisco since losing a franchise-worst nine straight there June 12, 1961-April 16, 1962. The Giants have outscored them 25-8 in this run.

 

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Street, Smith injuries leave huge void in Angels bullpen
By THE SPORTS XCHANGE

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Sunday became Day One of the Los Angeles Angels' quest to earn a playoff spot without their two best relievers, one of whom leads the American League in saves.

One week after right-handed setup specialist Joe Smith sprained his left ankle while walking down a hotel staircase, right-handed closer Huston Street suffered a strained left groin. As he ran to cover third base on a ground ball in the top of the ninth inning Saturday night, Street pulled up and could not put any weight on his left leg. The right-hander needed help to leave the field after facing two batters.

"It's a huge loss. It's devastating," center fielder Mike Trout said after that game.

Without Smith and Street, manager Mike Scioscia's options become limited, yet clear.

"We're going to do it by committee and hold some leads," Scioscia said.

That committee had its first successful meeting Sunday against the Seattle Mariners. After right-hander Jered Weaver left with shoulder tightness following five innings and 71 pitches, four relievers combined for six strikeouts and five groundouts while permitting one run and only two hits.

Right-hander Cory Rasmus generated two strikeouts and two groundouts while allowing one hit in 1 2/3 innings. Left-hander Cesar Ramos followed by inducing two groundouts from his two batters. Right-hander Fernando Salas gave up the tying run on a pinch-hit home run but struck out the next two batters he faced.

After the Angels scored in the bottom of the eighth inning to take a 3-2 lead, right-hander Mike Morin pitched a perfect ninth inning for his first major-league save.

Morin struck out designated hitter Nelson Cruz and second baseman Robinson Cano. But not until Angels left fielder David Murphy caught first baseman Jesus Montero's fly ball on the warning track could the hosts escape with the win.

Morin thus became the first Angels pitcher not named Street or Smith to get a save this year, while Salas earned his second consecutive win in relief.

"We've got a lot of guys down there pitching well," Street said while leaning on crutches and wearing street clothes after Sunday's win. "That's exciting to see."

Street underwent an MRI that showed a Grade 1 strain. The right-hander said he likely will not pitch again this season but hopes to be available if the Angels reach the playoffs.

"If we get there, I'm going to try to be back as soon as I possibly can," Street said. "The MRI results, I think, were very positive. With most injuries, you've got to give them 72 hours before you know where you stand."

Yet much depends on the Angels' new committee.

"The better they pitch," Street said, "the better chance I've got of coming back and helping this team down the stretch."

 

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Cardinals' Molina will miss remainder of regular season
By THE SPORTS XCHANGE

PITTSBURGH -- St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina will miss the rest of the regular season because of a partially torn thumb ligament, and his availability for the postseason has yet to be determined.

Molina was examined by doctors Monday and told he was not ready to play, though they were encouraged that his strength and flexibility have improved. Molina suffered the injury on Sept. 20 when he tagged out the Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo, who was attempting to score on a sacrifice fly.

The seven-time Gold Glove winner will be reexamined Sunday before the Cardinals play their final regular-season game against the Braves at Atlanta.

"Right now, the only thing on the table is what the doctors tell us," Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said Monday night prior to his team opening a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. "We're just going to have to wait and hope for the best."

The Cardinals (98-58) have the best record in the major leagues and lead the Pirates (95-61) by three games in the National League Central.

If St. Louis wins the division, it would open postseason play in the National League Division Series on Oct. 9. Otherwise, it would play Oct. 7 in the one-game wild-card playoff.

Molina, 33, is hitting .270 with four home runs and 61 RBIs in 136 games.

 

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Yankees' Tanaka will return Wednesday
By THE SPORTS XCHANGE

NEW YORK -- The New York Yankees finally have an answer to when Masahiro Tanaka will make his next start after being sidelined with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain.

The answer to the highly anticipated question is Tanaka will start Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox.

Tanaka cleared all the necessary hurdles before Monday's series opener and by having him start Wednesday, it would give him five days' rest before any potential wild-card playoff game on Oct. 6.

"I think we all wanted to get to this day," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said after announcing Tanaka's return. "We wanted to make that sure he felt good and he could go through all the things he had to go through."

Though Girardi is reluctant to reveal anything related to the postseason until the Yankees officially clinch, he did not hide anything when asked if Tanaka's return date is linked to the wild-card game.

"Probably," Girardi said.

Tanaka will return after missing 11 days with the least severe type of hamstring injury. He sustained the injury while laying down a bunt in a 5-1 loss to the New York Mets.

"Definitely happy to be back out there," Tanaka said through an interpreter. "I knew that I was going to be out there before the season ended. So, not (a) big surprise there but, yes, I'm relieved and happy to be out there."

Tanaka would have started last Wednesday in Toronto if he did not get hurt, and there was talk he might have returned during the four-game series with the Chicago White Sox.

Tanaka did not return early since he had to play catch, throw a bullpen session and throw off flat ground. Even those were not enough to clear him since the Yankees wanted to see how he fared during fielding drills and running, the two most important things for leg injuries.

Had Tanaka not been ready by Thursday, his next start would have been in the postseason. It would have been too late for him to get a full start, and his final regular season appearance would have likely been a one-inning cameo to make sure he was feeling good physically and throwing well.

"I think it's important because I don't think you want anyone to sit that long without making the start," Girardi said. "So for us, we want to get him back out there and know that he's capable of doing everything he needs to do."

Now in his second season with the Yankees, Tanaka is facing lingering questions about a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow after not having Tommy John surgery last year. As time goes on, questions about his elbow have faded and Tanaka said his arm has felt fine.

Tanaka is 12-7 with a 3.38 ERA in 23 starts and has pitched 149 innings. He began this season by struggling on Opening Day and wound up on the DL for a month with a forearm and wrist injury.

Tanaka returned June 3 in Seattle and since returning from his first injury, he is 10-6 with a 3.41 ERA in 19 starts.

 

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World Series futures crazy close heading into final week
Andrew Caley

There is just one week left in the Major League Baseball season and the race for the World Series couldn't be tighter, at least according to Las Vegas.

At the Westgate LV Superbook, there are five teams currently listed between 4/1 and 5/1 to win this year's Fall Classic.

The Royals and Blue Jays are both on the board at 4/1, while the the Dodgers, Mets and Cardinals are all up at 5/1.

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at The Meadows

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Race 15 - Post: 5:35 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 83 - Purse:$6500 - CD 4YO & UP NW $3500 LAST 5 STARTS HORSES RACING FOR A PURSE GREATER THAN $10,501 LAST START NE - STAKES, CLOSERS & 10 HORSE BONUS MONEY EXCLUDED


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 2 BELLAGIO BAY 4/1


# 4 HAMPTON BEACH 3/1


# 1 SPECTATOR K 12/1


BELLAGIO BAY will have you running to the cashier's window in here. Has formidable speed ratings and unquestionably has to be considered for a bet in this one. She has nice class statistics, averaging 88. Could be considered for a bet for this one. Racing very well, earned a clear-cut speed rating in her most recent outing (82). HAMPTON BEACH - With a good 87 TrackMaster SR last time out, will unquestionably be a factor in this race. When starting from the 4 position, a well above average win percentage has resulted. SPECTATOR K - Have to make Hall the play here if only for the last thirty days win clip. Big probability for the score.

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Monticello Raceway

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Race 4 - Post: 1:50 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 81 - Purse:$4300 - N/W $305 P/S L/5 OR P/S IN 2015 $7000 P/C L/S AE: N/W 7 PM LT J DEVAUX 5 OVER 2,7


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 2 REAL FLIGHT 4/1


# 6 K J BEN 9/2


# 5 ART RETREAT 7/2


REAL FLIGHT is the strongest bet in this contest. Hard to put finger on it, but love him in this event. Take a look at this interesting entrant's avg speed figure of 88 and compare to today's class rating. Looks like a great bet. Heads into this contest with good TrackMaster class ratings relative to the field - worth a look. K J BEN - The group can't help but think about this standardbred because the internal pace percentages fit well here at Monticello Raceway. Deserves a shot given the above average win percent he sports. ART RETREAT - He looks very nice in this contest and should find a way to take advantage of favorable pace ratings. With a really strong 81 TrackMaster Speed Rating last time out, will more than likely be a factor in this outing.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Mountaineer Park

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Race 4 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $7000 Class Rating: 78

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE MARCH 29, 2015. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 29 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000


RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 4 PUT TO THE TEST 6/1


# 6 GAMBARU 4/1


# 2 RUSHED MOTIF 3/1


PUT TO THE TEST should be supported as the bet in here. Will most likely go to the lead and could never look back. The speed figure of 75 from his last contest looks strong in here. Is a strong contender based on numbers recorded lately under today's conditions. GAMBARU - Has very good speed figures and has to be considered for a wager in this contest. Has been running very well and has among the strongest speed in the race for today's distance. RUSHED MOTIF - The average class rating alone makes this one a key contender. Has very strong early lick and will probably fare soundly versus this group of horses.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Presque Isle Downs

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Race 8 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $13000 Class Rating: 77

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 29 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 9 SALUTE AMERICA 6/1


# 3 MAXIMUM EXPRESS 9/2


# 10 EL ZARRO 10/1


SALUTE AMERICA is the best bet in this race. MAXIMUM EXPRESS - Reliable average Equibase Speed Figures in dirt sprint races make this horse a key contender. Displays solid speed figures on average overall when put alongside the rest of this group. EL ZARRO - Should be given a chance based on the quite good speed figure recorded in the last race. The almost immediate return to racing points to a formidable effort this time out.

 

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Parx Racing - Race #2 - Post: 1:22pm - Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $35,000 Class Rating: 76

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#5 NUESHTY (ML=4/1)
#1 JIMMY SOUL (ML=5/1)


NUESHTY - Gelding has shown some speed. This shorter trip should be better for him. JIMMY SOUL - This gelding is in good form, having run a nice race on Sep 14th, finishing second. Rider jumped on this gelding's back for the first ride on Sep 14th. Should be in tune with the horse even better in today's contest. I like the fact that this gelding's last speed fig, 68, is tops in this bunch.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 THE PULSE (ML=2/1), #9 CLASSIC REVIEW (ML=7/2), #1A JACAPO (ML=5/1),

THE PULSE - In any contest of 5 furlongs, I like to support a contender that has been sharp in short distance races lately. CLASSIC REVIEW - Difficult to wager on any less than sharp equine in a sprint clash if he hasn't hit the board in a sprint in the last sixty days. Going to have a hard go of it with all the other early speed in this race. JACAPO - 74/67/54, are the deteriorating speed ratings for this less than sharp equine. The speed figure last race out doesn't fit very well in this race when I look at the Equibase class figure of today's event. Mark this thoroughbred as a questionable challenger.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #5 NUESHTY on top if we're getting at least 8/5 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,5]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

** Some or all wagers above involve entries and assume all parts of entry start the race **

 

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Zia Park - Race #6 - Post: 2:35pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 80

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#9 DR. SPIN (ML=8/1)


DR. SPIN - This jock/conditioner duo has been producing a high win percent, right around 37. Generally accepted angle - 3rd or 4th start after a vacation generally leads to a big effort. Today's the day. Faced tougher last time around the track at Canterbury Park. Based on class ratings, this is a weaker group, so I will put this horse on my list of choice plays. Looks like the lone speed of the race. Should be tough on the front-end.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 POETIC POSER (ML=5/2), #2 FOR THOSE WHO WAIT (ML=7/2), #5 GOSPEL MUSIC (ML=9/2),

POETIC POSER - Shouldn't wager on this one as the favorite with little to offer for the risk involved. FOR THOSE WHO WAIT - Should take this one off your list of contenders with the lack of speed in that last route event. This mount ran a somewhat easily forgotten speed rating last time around the track. He shouldn't show signs of improvement and will probably lose in today's race running that fig. GOSPEL MUSIC - Doubtful for this one to do much running with no recent success in a short distance clash. Where is the pace? None to be found in here to set things up for this horse.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #9 DR. SPIN to win if you can get odds of 1/1 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
9 with [2,5]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

 

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Mohawk: Tuesday 9/29 Analysis
By Garnet Barnsdale

DRF HARNESS

Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

EARLY PICK 4:

1,2,4,5 / 4,6 / 4,5,6,9,10 /3 = $40


LATE PICK 4: 3 / 1,6,9 / 1,3,4,7 / 2,6,8 = $36

MEET STATS: 344 - 1098/ $1920.90 BEST BETS: 48 - 98 / $155.30

SPOT PLAYS: 14 - 94 / $154.30

Best Bet: MUSCLE BABY DOLL (3rd)

Spot Play: THE ROCK (4th)


Race 1

(1) TONY SOPRANO faced the best in the division in the Wellwood and wasn’t disgraced. He will be tough to beat here if he stays flat. (5) DREAMLINER was third in a Grand Circuit race when last seen and followed that up with a good qualifier. He looks like he is getting faster now; contender. (7) P L JERICO produced by far his best effort last week and should be passing many of these late if he behaves.

Race 2

(1) MIDNIGHT TOKER was called to win here last week but was too far back early to have a chance. He closed a lot of ground and the improved post and return in a week gives him a shot at this OSS Gold purse. (7) V FOR VICTORY was smartly driven to the front in a slow third quarter and easily drove away from the field last week. He is improving at the right time. (2) WILL TAKE CHARGE has faced better and the drop back to sires stakes competition gives him a chance to break his maiden here.

Race 3

(3) MUSCLE BABY DOLL was aggressively driven last time vs. the best sophomore trotting filly on the continent and paid the price late due to the taxing fractions. There is no Mission Brief in here and this filly should get back on track with a victory. (1) SECOND SISTER had some sneaky-good form vs. males the past two and is a good bet to complete this exacta. (6) ALL THAT SPARKLES rode a soft first half to a win last week but will have no such luxuries here.

Race 4

(2) THE ROCK goes for a new barn and picks up a top catch driver while dropping into a claimer; top call. (1) CASIMIR OVERDRIVE faces easier here and must be considered for early pick 4 tickets. (4) SPORTS VISION broke early in his first race off the claim last time and could make amends here.

Race 5

(6) DEWY DON’T CHEAT followed along last time and was victimized by a slow pace set by the winner. Zeron will get more aggressive with $70K on the line here and this one can turn the table. (4) DUNVEGAN DON took a third-quarter breather and rode it to victory over the choice. He has been racing well and is the one to beat. (7) NOFEAR BLUE CHIP has been first-over in several starts and hung on well in most of them. If he could grab some cover he could upset the top two.

Race 6

(9) THINK AGAIN left hard for the front last time then was shuffled mid-race, but still only beaten less than two lengths in a decent effort. There doesn’t appear to be much to beat here; he may finally get the job done. (5) STATE NEWS was first up at the worst time – as the leader was accelerating the pace – and was easily repelled. He can do better with an improved trip. (10) FULL TIME GIG made two moves vs. a strong debut winner and is another long-time maiden in with a shot in this weak field.

Race 7

(3) ELEGANT SERENITY has been one of the best fillies in her division all year and getting back to sires stakes competition should make her very tough here. (6) DANIELLE HALL has gotten back on track with several improved efforts after a tough start to the season and should be right there vs. these. (2) MEADOW SEELSTER was entered in the Grassroots Final on Saturday and if she goes here she’ll be competitive, too.

Race 8

(9) NEW YORK NIGHTMARE was hard-driven to victory last time now gets re-classified in a spot where he should be tough; call to repeat. (1) PIER HO TEMPTATION was a big winner in a conditioned claimer last time and could get a great trip in the choice’s pocket. (6) ANTAR PHIL drops into a claimer for the first time in a while and should be kept on late pick 4 tickets.

Race 9

(7) GIRL DRAMA always seems to race well in claimers and only needs to be within striking distance turning home to seal the deal with her good late kick. (3) DICKS SECRET came off a short break and closed well from farther back than the choice last time. He is capable of leaving much better which makes him dangerous here. (1) BLUSH AND CRUSH won with an amateur driver last time after stealing a very slow opening half. She’s been in good form and the inside post only helps.

Race 10

(2) CHOSEN HOMBRE closes quickly every week and now gets a slight class drop and much-improved post; top call. (8) REB THE RAIDER wasn’t far back in his return to this circuit and should be put into this race much earlier. (6) MACH OF BALLYKEEL raced tough from the 10-hole last time and could break the 2015 goose egg here. (1) REAL ROCKER makes a class drop and Filion chose him over the one above. He still needs to show a lot more. (9) VITAL SIGN will be closing late and should pick up a check here.

 

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Yonkers: Tuesday 9/29 Analysis
By Brewster Smith

DRF HARNESS

MEET STATS: 196 - 927 / $1,386.60 BEST BETS: 23 - 78 / $106.00

Best Bet: APP HEAVEN (1st)

Spot Play: MCKENRY (12th)



Race 1

(4) APP HEAVEN was sharp in his previous start; gelding is good enough to take this group down the road for all the glory. (5) DCS BETTER LIFE held on for the victory in his last try; main danger. (6) WE THINK ALIKE could grab a share of the purse.

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Race 2

Canadian shipper (5) GS GRASSHOPPER should find these to her liking and gets the services of Brennan; seems ready to get the job done. (4) TALBOT HERCULES just got up for win honors last time out and appears to be a threat once again. (3) MADHATTER BLUECHIP might have pulled the trigger too soon last out; not ouf of this.

Race 3

(4) PASTAPALOOZA makes his return to Yonkers where he was a sharp third three starts ago. He took home the top prize at Batavia on August 30 and can do the same here with a good effort. (3) SO JUSTIFIED has speed; should contend in here. (5) BRUCES MAGIC was second best at Freehold last out; could be a factor.

Race 4

We shall see if (3) EXPLOSIVE ACTION can put it all together against this group. Trotter did take some action last out and with a favorable trip, he can win this. (6) DIAMONDS R US is knocking at the door based on her last two starts; watch out. (4) AMALFI COAST put in a nice qualifier on September 18; could have a say in the outcome.

Race 5

(3) TRADING PLACES made a bad break around turn number two last time out. Trotting miss has hit the board 12 of 22 starts this year and should rebound against these. (1) WILD SMILE retains the rail slot; has speed and could make some noise in the final stretch drive. (2) BAILEYS WISH has tactical speed and an inside slot; that could help her cause; maybe.

Race 6

(5) MASSIVE LIGHTNING posted an easy victory at Pocono last time out. He fits well in here and has every right to make it a double. (8) NORTHERN OBSESSION has been facing sire stakes foes; post hurts but she is very capable. (6) COIN COLLECTOR was second best in her last two starts; right in the mix.

Race 7

Let's take a shot with Hoosier invader (6) SECRET THREAT. The sophomore could prove best against these if he gets the right trip; we shall see. (4) YIPPITY HANOVER closed strongly to nail down the show spot last time out; main danger. (2) STOVER was very sharp in his previous four Pennsylvania starts; not out of this by far.

Race 8

(1) CHUCARO ACERO BC has put in two nice efforts and that might be an indication he is ready to get back into the winner's circle; ready tor action. (6) A BETTOR HAT seems to be in a perfect spot. (3) THE SPY put in a mild bid for the show spot last time out; could make some noise in the stretch drive.

Race 9

(5) MODEL BEHAVIOR just missed by only a length and a quarter last time around. With a favorable trip she can take these to task for all the cash. (2) DREAMSTEELER just held on for the score last time out; clearly a big threat again. (1) MAGIC WILL WORK moves up in class but was sharp in her last three tries here; beware.

Race 10

(4) WESTERN CREDIT posted an even finish in his last trip to the post and something tells me he might be ready for a better effort. With a fine-timed drive from Stratton, he can be the boss over these trotters. (5) PICTURE THIS displayed sharp speed at Philly for the victory in his previous outing; main danger. (2) TURTLE EXPRESS is better than his latest flop at Saratoga; could be an exotics factor.

Race 11

(3) GLOBAL ICE closed down the lane to nail down the victory last week; trotting filly can repeat against this group. (2) MISS BVILLE J is a very fast filly that will clearly be the one to catch and beat. (4) BIG RICH invades from Pocono and could find the half-mile oval to his liking; maybe.

Race 12

(4) MCKENRY was dull in his latest trip to the post and third best on September 1st, so maybe this pacer will get back on the winning track with a better post tonight. (2) CAVIART LUCA put in a solid qualifier last week and appears to be ready to get back into the swing of things. (1) GOKUDO HANOVER flashed good speed and held the placing last time around; beware.

 

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SPOT PLAYS

For Tuesday


TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE


Finger Lakes (1st) Doesntreallymatter, 5-1
(6th) Kleptocrat, 7-2


Fort Erie (6th) Best Offer, 4-1
(7th) Bet On Jack, 3-1


Indiana Grand (3rd) Moredecai, 8-1
(6th) Aqtaar


Mountaineer (1st) Heart of Cold, 9-2
(9th) Wigginton, 6-1


Parx Racing (2nd) Jimmy Soul, 5-1
(9th) Darling Sky, 10-1


Presque Isle Downs (2nd) Rock in Bage, 9-2
(7th) One Lucky Brew, 3-1

 

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MLB

National League

Cardinals @ Pirates
Wacha is 2-2, 6.58 in his last five starts (over 6-0 last six).

Morton is 1-4, 7.39 in his last six starts (over 3-0 last three).

Pirates got shut out the last two nights after winning eight in row before that (under 8-2 last ten); they won three of last five games with St Louis-- over is 6-3-1 in last eight games. Cardinals won seven of last ten games (over 4-2-1 last seven games).

Mets @ Phillies
Colon is 3-1, 2.02 in his last five starts (under 3-2).

Buchanan is 0-4, 11.70 in his last five starts (over 5-2-2 last nine).

Mets won nine of last ten games with Phillies (over 8-2); New York won four games in row, scoring 36 runs- their last six went over total. Philly lost seven of last ten games (under 6-3 last nine).

Nationals @ Braves
Roark is 0-2, 6.75 in his last three starts (over 7-2 last nine).

Wisler is 1-2, 3.79 in his last three starts (over 6-3 last nine).

Washington won its last four games with Atlanta (over 3-1); Nationals lost five of last seven games (over 3-2 last five) overall. Braves lost last three in a row, allowing 27 runs (over 5-0 last five).

Cubs @ Reds
Haren is 1-1, 5.40 in his last six starts (over 5-1).

Smith is 0-2, 8.02 in five MLB starts (over 5-0).

Cubs-Reds split last ten games; five of last six went over. Chicago is 7-4 in its last eleven games; last six stayed under. Cincinnati lost its last eight games, with last five all going over the total.

Brewers @ Padres
Lopez is making first MLB start; he was 12-5, 2.26 in 24 starts in Southern League (AA) this season.

Ross is 2-2, 2.82 in his last six starts (under 3-1 last four).

Milwaukee won last three games with San Diego (over 3-1 last four); Brewers are 3-2 in last five games (over 5-3-1 last nine). Padres won four of last seven games; six of their last nine went over.

Dodgers @ Giants
Kershaw is 5-1, 2.30 in his last six starts (under 5-2 last seven).

Bumgarner is 1-1, 1.88 in his last three starts (over 5-2 last seven).

Dodgers won four of last five games with the Giants; over is 5-4-1 in last ten series games. LA lost eight of last ten games (over 5-3 last eight). Giants are 5-3 in last eight games, with five of last six going over total.

Rockies @ Diamondbacks
Bergman is 1-1, 8.22 in his two starts this season (over 1-1).

Ray is 2-2, 2.39 in his last five starts (under 7-3 last ten).

Arizona is 5-3 in its last eight games with Colorado; three of last four in series stayed under the total. Rockies won last three games, scoring 27 runs (over is 7-3 in last ten). D'backs are 6-4 in last ten gmes (under 6-4).


American League

Blue Jays @ Orioles
Stroman is 3-0, 1.89 in his three starts (under 2-1) this season.

Gonzalez is 0-3, 8.59 in his last three starts (under 3-1 last four).

Toronto is 5-4 in last nine games with Baltimore (over 3-2 last five). Blue Jays won six of last seven games (under 6-3-2 last 11). Orioles lost last four games, scoring a total of three runs; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven games.

Red Sox @ Bronx
Porcello is 0-2, 6.23 in his last two starts (under 6-3 last nine).

Pineda is 3-0, 3.14 in his last five starts (under 6-4 last ten).

Boston lost seven of last 11 games with New York; five of last six stayed under the total. Red Sox won four in row, allowing one run; their last seven stayed under the total. Bronx is 6-4 in its last ten games (under 5-1 last six).

Twins @ Indians
Gibson is 1-2, 4.74 in his last four starts (under 5-2 last seven).

Anderson is 4-0, 1.38 in his last four starts (over 5-2 last seven).

Twins won five of last six games with Cleveland (under 6-1 last seven); Twins won six of last eight games overall (under 7-3 last ten). Indians won three of last five; five of their last seven games stayed under the total.

Royals @ White Sox
Cueto is 1-0, 3.21 in his last two starts (over 8-0 last eight).

Samardzija is 2-4, 6.94 in his last six starts (over 5-1).

Royals lost last three games with Chicago; four of last five series games went over the total. KC lost three of last four games (under 3-1). White Sox lost five of their last six games (under 7-1 in last eight).

Tigers @ Rangers
Norris is 0-0, 3.72 in his last four starts (over 3-1).

Rangers won last eight Hamels starts (4-0, 2.79 last six, over 4-0-1 last five).

Detroit lost three of last four games with Texas; five of last six series games went under the total. Tigers are 4-5 in last eight games (under 5-3 last eight). Texas won four of last seven games (over 7-1-1 last nine).

A's @ Angels
Bassitt is 0-3, 5.14 in his last three starts (under 5-3 last eight).

Tropeano is 1-1, 6.50 in his last four starts (over 3-0-1).

Angels trail Houston by half-game for last Wild Card spot; they're 7-4 in last 11 vs Oakland (over 7-3-1). Halos won last six games overall. A's lost eight of last nine games, with last seven going over the total.

Astros @ Mariners
Fiers is 0-0, 3.66 in his last three starts (over 3-1-1 last five on road).

Nuno is 0-2, 11.74 in his last two starts (over 6-2 last eight).

Astros won their last three games; over is 7-4-1 in their last twelve; they have a half-game lead for last Wild Card slot. Houston lost four of last seven against Seattle (over 9-1-1 in last eleven). Mariners lost last six games (over 5-4 last nine). .


Interleague

Marlins @ Rays
Conley is 3-0, 2.96 in his last five starts (over 5-3-1 last nine).

Moore is 1-0, 1.32 in his last two starts (under 3-1 last four)

Marlins won five of last seven games with Tampa Bay; four of last five series games went over total. Miami won its last five games, scoring 27 runs (over 5-2 last seven). Rays lost their last three games (under 3-1-2 last six).


Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
StL-Pitt-- Wacha 21-8; Morton 14-8
NY-Phil-- Colon 15-15; Buchanan 2-11 (0-5 last 5)
Wsh-Atl-- Roark 4-6; Wisler 7-10 (1-7 last 8)
Chi-Cin-- Haren 15-15/5-4; Smith 1-4
Col-Az-- Bergman 1-1; Ray 6-15
LA-SF-- Kershaw 18-13; Bumgarner 19-12
Mil-SD-- Lopez 0-0; Ross 16-16 (0-4 last 4)

Tor-Balt-- Stroman 3-0; Gonzalez 12-13 (1-6 last 7)
Bos-NY-- Porcello 12-14; Pineda 15-10
Min-Cle-- Gibson 15-16; Anderson 9-5
Det-Tex-- Norris 7-4/5-1; Hamels 18-12/8-2 (8-0 last 8)
KC-Chi-- Cueto 14-16/3-8; Samardzija 13-18
A's-LAA-- Bassitt 3-8 (0-4 last 4); Tropeano 3-3
Hst-Sea-- Fiers 15-14/4-4; Nuno 3-4

Mia-TB-- Conley 8-1; Moore 3-7


Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
StL-Pitt-- Wacha 7-29 (3 of last 4); Morton 8-22
NY-Phil-- Colon 8-30; Buchanan 4-13
Wsh-Atl-- Roark 4-10; Wisler 9-17 (4 of ast 6)
Chi-Cin-- Haren 5-30; Smith 1-5
Col-Az-- Bergman 1-2; Ray 3-21
LA-SF-- Kershaw 7-31; Bumgarner 7-31
Mil-SD-- Lopez 0-0; Ross 9-32

Tor-Balt-- Stroman 0-3; Gonzalez 7-25
Bos-NY-- Porcello 5-26; Pineda 7-25
Min-Cle-- Gibson 9-31; Anderson 4-14
Det-Tex-- Norris 4-11; Hamels 8-30
KC-Chi-- Cueto 9-30; Samardzija 15-31
A's-LAA-- Bassitt 3-11; Tropeano 2-6
Hst-Sea-- Fiers 5-29; Nuno 4-7

Mia-TB-- Conley 0-9; Moore 5-10


Umpires
StL-Pitt-- Underdogs won 13 of last 18 Iassogna games.
LA-SF-- Four of last five Demuth games went over.

Bos-NY-- Over is 7-1-1 in last nine Everitt games.
Tor-Balt-- Four of last six Danley games went over.
Min-Clev-- Underdogs won five of last eight Porter games.
Det-Tex-- Underdogs won three of last four Marquez games.
A's-LAA-- Favorites won ten of last 12 HGibson games.
Hst-Sea-- Under is 12-6 in last eighteen Emmel games.