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[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Toronto at Chi. White Sox



W/L Trends


Toronto
•Blue Jays are 8-1 in their last 9 Wednesday games.
• Blue Jays are 8-17 in their last 25 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Blue Jays are 7-17 in their last 24 games following a win.
• Blue Jays are 5-13 in their last 18 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
• Blue Jays are 2-8 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
• Blue Jays are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
• Blue Jays are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. American League Central.
• Blue Jays are 4-1 in Happs last 5 Wednesday starts.
• Blue Jays are 7-2 in Happs last 9 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Blue Jays are 10-3 in Happs last 13 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 9-3 in Happs last 12 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Blue Jays are 20-7 in Happs last 27 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Blue Jays are 11-4 in Happs last 15 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 2-5 in Happs last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 2-6 in Happs last 8 road starts.
• Blue Jays are 2-6 in Happs last 8 starts on grass.
• Blue Jays are 1-5 in Happs last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Blue Jays are 0-4 in Happs last 4 starts.



Chi. White Sox
•White Sox are 17-37 in their last 54 overall.
• White Sox are 16-35 in their last 51 games following a loss.
• White Sox are 16-35 in their last 51 games on grass.
• White Sox are 3-7 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• White Sox are 8-20 in their last 28 during game 3 of a series.
• White Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• White Sox are 6-20 in their last 26 Wednesday games.
• White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• White Sox are 2-10 in their last 12 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• White Sox are 2-10 in their last 12 home games.
• White Sox are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
• White Sox are 0-8 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• White Sox are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• White Sox are 1-6 in Hollands last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• White Sox are 1-10 in Hollands last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• White Sox are 1-10 in Hollands last 11 starts.
• White Sox are 0-4 in Hollands last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
• White Sox are 0-4 in Hollands last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• White Sox are 0-6 in Hollands last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• White Sox are 0-4 in Hollands last 4 home starts.
• White Sox are 0-7 in Hollands last 7 starts on grass.
• White Sox are 0-6 in Hollands last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.


OU Trends


Toronto
•Over is 6-0-1 in Blue Jays last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 overall.
• Over is 3-0-1 in Blue Jays last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
• Over is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Over is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 vs. American League Central.
• Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 road games.
• Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 on grass.
• Over is 8-2 in Blue Jays last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 21-6-3 in Blue Jays last 30 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 8-3-1 in Blue Jays last 12 during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 5-2 in Blue Jays last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 38-16-4 in Blue Jays last 58 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 7-1-2 in Happs last 10 starts on grass.
• Under is 7-1-2 in Happs last 10 road starts.
• Under is 6-2 in Happs last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Under is 17-6-3 in Happs last 26 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 5-2 in Happs last 7 Wednesday starts.
• Under is 5-2-1 in Happs last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Under is 10-4-3 in Happs last 17 starts overall.
• Under is 14-6-2 in Happs last 22 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 36-17-1 in Happs last 54 starts with 4 days of rest.



Chi. White Sox
•Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 Wednesday games.
• Under is 6-0 in White Sox last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 overall.
• Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 on grass.
• Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 home games.
• Over is 6-2 in White Sox last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Over is 6-2 in White Sox last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 vs. American League East.
• Under is 9-4-1 in White Sox last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Over is 39-18-1 in White Sox last 58 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 9-2-1 in Hollands last 12 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Hollands last 5 starts on grass.
• Over is 4-1 in Hollands last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-1 in Hollands last 5 starts overall.
• Over is 5-2 in Hollands last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Over is 7-3-1 in Hollands last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
• Blue Jays are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.
• Blue Jays are 3-10 in the last 13 meetings.



Umpire Trends - Lazaro Diaz


•White Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 Wednesday games with Diaz behind home plate.
• Home team is 4-0 in Diazs last 4 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
• Under is 4-0 in Diazs last 4 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
• Home team is 10-2 in Diazs last 12 games behind home plate.
• Over is 5-1-2 in Diazs last 8 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
• Over is 5-1 in Diazs last 6 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
• Home team is 12-3 in Diazs last 15 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
• White Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 games with Diaz behind home plate.
• Home team is 5-2 in Diazs last 7 Wednesday games behind home plate.
• Under is 5-2 in Diazs last 7 Wednesday games behind home plate.
• Road team is 5-2 in Diazs last 7 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
• Home team is 5-2 in Diazs last 7 games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
• Blue Jays are 4-11 in their last 15 games with Diaz behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Washington Nationals (63-42) at Miami Marlins (50-55)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 02 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Nationals at Marlins

Gracenote

Aug 2, 2017


The Washington Nationals were staring at what appeared to be a sure thing, leading by six runs with ace Matt Scherzer on the mound. That is, until Scherzer exited with neck spasms and the Nationals frittered away the lead, allowing the host Miami Marlins to rally for the victory and have a chance for a series win in Wednesday's rubber match.

Scherzer came out of the game for what was termed precautionary reasons, forcing Washington's bullpen to pitch seven innings with A.J. Cole set to make his first start since May. Howie Kendrick hit a two-run homer as part of a 5-for-5 night for the Nationals, who were blanked after scoring six runs in the second inning. Miami left fielder Marcell Ozuna had three htis and belted his second three-run homer in three games to rally his team to a 7-6 victory. The dramatic win came after learning that Opening Day starter Edinson Volquez, who threw a no-hitter in June, is facing Tommy John surgery.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN (Washington), FSN Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH A.J. Cole (1-0, 1.50 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Vance Worley (0-2, 6.42)

Cole will be making his second start in the majors this season and first since May 6, when he allowed one run and six hits over six innings in a victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The 25-year-old's numbers at Triple-A Syracuse were unimpressive -- he made 16 starts and posted a 4-4 record with a 5.66 ERA. Cole made two starts in September against Miami, allowing six runs and 10 hits in seven innings.

Worley returned to the rotation to make his first start in seven weeks versus Cincinnati on Friday and gave up three runs -- all in the first inning -- on four hits over four innings. It was the fifth start of the year for Worley and the longest was a five-inning stint against the Los Angeles Angels on May 27. He has made 10 appearances (four starts) against Washington, going 4-2 with a 3.29 ERA.

WALK-OFFS

1. Marlins SS JT Riddle has a torn labrum in his shoulder and will undergo season-ending surgery on Aug. 11.

2. Nationals CF Brian Goodwin is 5-for-15 during a four-game hitting streak.

3. Marlins RHP Brad Ziegler converted his first save opportunity of the year following the trade of closer AJ Ramos.

PREDICTION: Nationals 6, Marlins 4

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Minnesota at San Diego




W/L Trends


Minnesota
•Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Twins are 17-37 in their last 54 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Twins are 15-36 in their last 51 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Twins are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Twins are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Twins are 1-6 in their last 7 road games.
• Twins are 1-6 in their last 7 overall.
• Twins are 1-6 in their last 7 games on grass.
• Twins are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Twins are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League West.
• Twins are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague road games.
• Twins are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague games.
• Twins are 4-1 in Santanas last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Twins are 7-3 in Santanas last 10 road starts.
• Twins are 2-6 in Santanas last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Twins are 2-7 in Santanas last 9 interleague starts.
• Twins are 1-4 in Santanas last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Twins are 1-4 in Santanas last 5 starts.
• Twins are 1-4 in Santanas last 5 starts on grass.
• Twins are 0-4 in Santanas last 4 Wednesday starts.



San Diego
•Padres are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Padres are 5-1 in their last 6 Wednesday games.
• Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
• Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
• Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
• Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Padres are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
• Padres are 9-19 in their last 28 interleague home games.
• Padres are 6-13 in their last 19 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Padres are 5-11 in their last 16 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Padres are 5-12 in their last 17 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Padres are 6-0 in Perdomos last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Padres are 5-0 in Perdomos last 5 home starts.
• Padres are 5-1 in Perdomos last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Padres are 7-3 in Perdomos last 10 Wednesday starts.
• Padres are 0-6 in Perdomos last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.


OU Trends


Minnesota
•Over is 3-0-3 in Twins last 6 road games.
• Over is 5-0-3 in Twins last 8 on grass.
• Over is 2-0-3 in Twins last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 4-0-1 in Twins last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Over is 3-0-1 in Twins last 4 interleague games.
• Over is 3-0-3 in Twins last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 5-0-3 in Twins last 8 overall.
• Over is 3-0-1 in Twins last 4 vs. National League West.
• Over is 3-0-1 in Twins last 4 interleague road games.
• Over is 3-0-3 in Twins last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Under is 5-1 in Twins last 6 Wednesday games.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Twins last 9 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 37-15-6 in Twins last 58 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 54-24-3 in Twins last 81 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 9-4-1 in Twins last 14 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 7-0 in Santanas last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 5-1 in Santanas last 6 Wednesday starts.
• Under is 5-1 in Santanas last 6 interleague starts.
• Over is 4-1 in Santanas last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Under is 10-3 in Santanas last 13 road starts.
• Under is 25-10-1 in Santanas last 36 starts on grass.
• Under is 17-7-1 in Santanas last 25 starts overall.



San Diego
•Over is 7-1-1 in Padres last 9 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 6-1 in Padres last 7 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 5-1 in Padres last 6 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 20-6-2 in Padres last 28 interleague home games.
• Over is 12-4-1 in Padres last 17 on grass.
• Over is 9-3 in Padres last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 12-4-1 in Padres last 17 overall.
• Over is 9-3-1 in Padres last 13 vs. American League Central.
• Over is 11-4-2 in Padres last 17 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 19-7-2 in Padres last 28 during game 2 of a series.
• Over is 8-3-1 in Padres last 12 interleague games.
• Over is 5-2-2 in Padres last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Over is 7-3-1 in Padres last 11 home games.
• Over is 7-3 in Padres last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 9-4-1 in Padres last 14 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 6-0 in Perdomos last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Over is 4-1 in Perdomos last 5 starts on grass.
• Over is 4-1 in Perdomos last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Over is 4-1 in Perdomos last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-1 in Perdomos last 5 starts overall.
• Over is 8-3 in Perdomos last 11 home starts.


Head to Head


•Twins are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in San Diego.
• Twins are 9-1 in the last 10 meetings.



Umpire Trends - Chris Conroy


•Road team is 5-0 in Conroys last 5 interleague games behind home plate.
• Over is 5-0-2 in Conroys last 7 games behind home plate.
• Road team is 4-0 in Conroys last 4 games behind home plate vs. San Diego.
• Home team is 13-1 in Conroys last 14 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
• Padres are 5-1 in their last 6 games with Conroy behind home plate.
• Road team is 4-1 in Conroys last 5 games behind home plate.
• Under is 4-1 in Conroys last 5 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
• Over is 16-5 in Conroys last 21 interleague games behind home plate.
• Road team is 6-2 in Conroys last 8 Wednesday games behind home plate.
• Over is 6-2-1 in Conroys last 9 games behind home plate vs. San Diego.
• Twins are 4-10 in their last 14 games with Conroy behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Kansas City Royals (55-50) at Baltimore Orioles (52-54)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 02 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Royals at Orioles

Gracenote

Aug 2, 2017


The Kansas City Royals came into Baltimore with tons of momentum poised to make a run at first place in the American League Central, but they've suddenly hit a rough patch. The Royals will try to find some offense and avoid a sweep when they visit the Orioles for the finale of the three-game series on Wednesday.

Kansas City won 10 of 11 before coming to Baltimore and averaged 7.3 runs in that span, including a pair of 16-run explosions. The Royals are watching that offense disappear against an Orioles pitching staff that entered Tuesday ranked last in the AL with a 5.07 ERA, and they stand two games behind the first-place Cleveland Indians in the AL Central. Baltimore won its last four contests to move within two games of .500 and close within 3 1/2 games of the Royals for the second AL wild card spot, holding Kansas City to a total of three runs in the last two outings. The Orioles will try to keep the hot starts going when they welcome Jeremy Hellickson to the rotation on Wednesday while the Royals counter with All-Star lefty Jason Vargas.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, MASN 2 (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals LH Jason Vargas (13-4, 3.00 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Jeremy Hellickson (6-5, 4.73)

Vargas was lit up for six runs in 2 2/3 innings against Detroit in his first start after the All-Star break but was much better in his last two turns, allowing a total of three runs in 11 innings. The California native kept the ball in the park at Boston on Friday after surrendering six homers in his previous three turns. Vargas is seeing Baltimore for the first time this season and is 6-2 with a 3.35 ERA in nine road starts.

Hellickson is the kind of veteran the Orioles hope can stabilize the back end of the rotation, but he was smacked around for six runs and seven hits in five innings in his Philadelphia finale against Milwaukee on July 22. The 30-year-old surrendered 22 home runs in 112 1/3 innings for the Phillies, three shy of tying his career high. Hellickson is 3-2 with a 5.01 ERA in nine career games - eight starts - at Camden Yards.

WALK-OFFS

1. Royals INF Cheslor Cuthbert (wrist) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

2. Baltimore 3B Manny Machado is 8-for-13 with five doubles in the last three games.

3. Kansas City 1B Eric Hosmer hit safely in the last seven games and is 14-for-30 in that span.

PREDICTION: Royals 5, Orioles 2

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Kansas City at Baltimore



W/L Trends


Kansas City
•Royals are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
• Royals are 7-0 in their last 7 Wednesday games.
• Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Royals are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Royals are 8-2 in their last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Royals are 10-3 in their last 13 overall.
• Royals are 10-3 in their last 13 games on grass.
• Royals are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Royals are 10-22 in their last 32 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Royals are 18-44 in their last 62 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Royals are 7-18 in their last 25 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
• Royals are 5-0 in Vargas' last 5 road starts.
• Royals are 6-0 in Vargas' last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Royals are 5-0 in Vargas' last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Royals are 12-2 in Vargas' last 14 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Royals are 6-1 in Vargas' last 7 Wednesday starts.
• Royals are 4-1 in Vargas' last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Royals are 20-6 in Vargas' last 26 starts.
• Royals are 22-7 in Vargas' last 29 starts on grass.
• Royals are 18-6 in Vargas' last 24 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Royals are 20-8 in Vargas' last 28 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Royals are 7-3 in Vargas' last 10 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.



Baltimore
•Orioles are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League Central.
• Orioles are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
• Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
• Orioles are 6-1 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
• Orioles are 7-2 in their last 9 home games.
• Orioles are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Orioles are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 3 of a series.
• Orioles are 10-21 in their last 31 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 Wednesday games.


OU Trends


Kansas City
•Under is 5-0 in Royals last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 8-1-1 in Royals last 10 games following a loss.
• Under is 8-1 in Royals last 9 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 7-1 in Royals last 8 Wednesday games.
• Under is 6-1 in Royals last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Royals last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 6-1 in Royals last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 5-1-1 in Royals last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 8-2 in Royals last 10 overall.
• Under is 8-2-1 in Royals last 11 road games.
• Under is 8-2 in Royals last 10 on grass.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 vs. American League East.
• Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 19-6-2 in Royals last 27 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 6-1 in Vargas' last 7 starts vs. American League East.
• Over is 5-1 in Vargas' last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-1 in Vargas' last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Over is 4-1 in Vargas' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 11-4 in Vargas' last 15 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 19-8 in Vargas' last 27 starts overall.
• Under is 18-8 in Vargas' last 26 starts on grass.



Baltimore
•Over is 8-1 in Orioles last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 overall.
• Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 on grass.
• Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 Wednesday games.
• Over is 8-2 in Orioles last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 7-2 in Orioles last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 6-2 in Orioles last 8 home games.
• Over is 8-3 in Orioles last 11 games following a win.
• Over is 12-5 in Orioles last 17 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Under is 35-17-2 in Orioles last 54 home games vs. a team with a winning record.


Head to Head


•Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
• Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Baltimore.
• Royals are 0-6 in the last 6 meetings in Baltimore.



Umpire Trends - John Tumpane


•Road team is 4-0 in Tumpanes last 4 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 6-1 in Tumpanes last 7 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
• Under is 8-2-1 in Tumpanes last 11 Wednesday games behind home plate.
• Under is 4-1 in Tumpanes last 5 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
• Home team is 7-3 in Tumpanes last 10 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
• Royals are 3-7 in their last 10 games with Tumpane behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Cincinnati Reds (43-63) at Pittsburgh Pirates (51-55)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 02 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Reds at Pirates

Gracenote

Aug 2, 2017


The Cincinnati Reds haven't had much reason to smile during what has rapidly turned into a disastrous season, however, their dominance over the Pittsburgh Pirates is cause enough to celebrate. The cellar-dwelling Reds vie for their eighth win in nine encounters versus the Pirates this season when the National League Central rivals play the second contest of a three-game series at PNC Park on Wednesday.

Speedy Billy Hamilton showed some uncharacteristic power with a three-run blast in Tuesday's 9-1 triumph, marking his fourth homer of the season and second versus Pittsburgh this season. Like his team, the 26-year-old has found success against the Pirates by going 11-for-37 with nine RBIs and as many runs scored. While Cincinnati has answered a dismal 2-14 stretch by winning its second straight game overall and increasing its run total to 49-25 against Pittsburgh this season, the Pirates have dropped five of six to fall 6 1/2 games behind first-place Chicago. Adam Frazier registered his eighth three-hit performance of the season in the opener to improve to 9-for-14 with two RBIs scored in his last five games.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati), AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Robert Stephenson (0-4, 7.86 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Trevor Williams (4-4, 4.53)

Stephenson's lack of control proved costly on Thursday as he allowed a career-high seven walks over 4 1/3 innings in a 4-1 setback at Miami. "I knew what was going on, but I just wasn't able to fix it," the 24-year-old said of the 92-pitch outing. Stephenson surrendered a solo shot to Derek Dietrich to account for the fifth homer he's permitted in his last three outings (11 2/3 innings) after yielding five others in his previous 22 2/3 frames this season.

Williams settled for a hard-luck no-decision on Wednesday despite allowing just one run on five hits in six innings at San Francisco. The 25-year-old has permitted three earned runs or fewer in seven of his last eight outings, but only has a 1-1 mark during that stretch. Williams has received a no-decision against the Reds on two occasions this season, yielding four runs on five hits - including two homers - in four innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cincinnati 2B Jose Peraza carries a five-game hitting streak into Wednesday's tilt and is 15-for-36 versus Pittsburgh this season.

2. Pirates C Francisco Cervelli, who is hitless in his last three contests, is 2-for-27 in his last seven games.

3. Reds 1B Joey Votto is 9-for-23 with a homer, three RBIs and four runs scored during his six-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Pirates 4, Reds 2

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Cincinnati at Pittsburgh



W/L Trends


Cincinnati
•Reds are 9-3 in their last 12 vs. National League Central.
• Reds are 17-35 in their last 52 road games.
• Reds are 4-9 in their last 13 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Reds are 6-15 in their last 21 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Reds are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a win.
• Reds are 2-6 in their last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Reds are 3-10 in their last 13 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Reds are 5-17 in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Reds are 4-14 in their last 18 overall.
• Reds are 4-14 in their last 18 games on grass.
• Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
• Reds are 2-8 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Reds are 3-13 in their last 16 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Reds are 0-5 in Stephensons last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Reds are 0-4 in Stephensons last 4 starts vs. National League Central.
• Reds are 0-6 in Stephensons last 6 starts.
• Reds are 0-6 in Stephensons last 6 starts on grass.



Pittsburgh
•Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League Central.
• Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 home games.
• Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Pirates are 7-3 in their last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Pirates are 2-6 in their last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Pirates are 2-7 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
• Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
• Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
• Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Pirates are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Pirates are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Pirates are 5-2 in Williams' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Pirates are 2-6 in Williams' last 8 starts.
• Pirates are 2-6 in Williams' last 8 starts on grass.
• Pirates are 1-4 in Williams' last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Pirates are 1-4 in Williams' last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.


OU Trends


Cincinnati
•Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 overall.
• Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 road games.
• Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 on grass.
• Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 8-2-1 in Reds last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 8-2-1 in Reds last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Under is 7-2-1 in Reds last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Reds last 9 games following a win.
• Over is 19-8 in Reds last 27 vs. National League Central.
• Over is 5-0 in Stephensons last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
• Over is 5-2 in Stephensons last 7 starts on grass.
• Over is 5-2 in Stephensons last 7 starts overall.



Pittsburgh
•Under is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 Wednesday games.
• Under is 10-1 in Pirates last 11 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 10-1 in Pirates last 11 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 8-1 in Pirates last 9 during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 13-3 in Pirates last 16 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 20-5-2 in Pirates last 27 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 8-2 in Pirates last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 17-5 in Pirates last 22 games following a loss.
• Under is 20-6-2 in Pirates last 28 home games.
• Under is 20-6-1 in Pirates last 27 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 18-7-1 in Pirates last 26 vs. National League Central.
• Under is 10-4-1 in Pirates last 15 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 33-16-2 in Pirates last 51 overall.
• Under is 33-16-2 in Pirates last 51 on grass.
• Under is 4-0 in Williams' last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 4-0 in Williams' last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Under is 6-1 in Williams' last 7 starts on grass.
• Under is 6-1 in Williams' last 7 starts overall.


Head to Head


•Reds are 7-0 in the last 7 meetings in Pittsburgh.
• Reds are 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.
• Over is 8-3-1 in the last 12 meetings.



Umpire Trends - Bill Miller


•Under is 3-0-1 in Millers last 4 games behind home plate.
• Under is 4-0 in Millers last 4 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
• Home team is 4-1 in Millers last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
• Under is 6-2 in Millers last 8 Wednesday games behind home plate.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Millers last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
• Road team is 11-5 in Millers last 16 games behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Cleveland Indians (57-48) at Boston Red Sox (59-49)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 02 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Indians at Red Sox

Gracenote

Aug 2, 2017


The Cleveland Indians and Boston had no trouble scoring runs against some of the best pitchers on each team's staff Tuesday, and the Red Sox had the benefit of the last swing. Boston can pull off a three-game sweep of the American League Central-leading Indians when they host the finale on Wednesday.

Cleveland was stymied by Doug Fister in the opener on Monday but pounded Chris Sale and scored the go-ahead run off All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning on Tuesday, only to watch their own star closer blow it in the bottom of the ninth as Christian Vazquez belted a walk-off homer to give the Red Sox a 12-10 win. The Indians, who have dropped three in a row on the heels of a nine-game winning streak, lead the AL Central by two games over the Kansas City Royals, who are struggling with the Baltimore Orioles this week. The Red Sox are finally beginning to score runs consistently and took back first place in the AL East with Tuesday’s triumph, moving a half-game ahead of the New York Yankees. Boston will send reigning Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello to the mound on Wednesday opposite Cleveland righty Trevor Bauer.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ESPN, STO (Cleveland), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Trevor Bauer (9-8, 5.25 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Rick Porcello (4-14, 4.55)

Bauer is coming off a gem against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, when he scattered one run and seven hits over eight innings while striking out six to earn the win. The UCLA product lasted just two-thirds of an inning in his first start after the All-Star break at Oakland on July 16 but won the next two and is trying to find some consistency in the second half. Bauer is seeing Boston for the first time since the AL Division Series last October, when he allowed three runs in 4 2/3 innings in the series opener.

Porcello went up against Bauer in that ALDS Game 1 last October and surrendered three home runs among six hits and five earned runs in 4 1/3 innings to suffer the loss. The New Jersey native's struggles with the long ball carried into the 2017 regular season, and his 25 home runs allowed on the season already matches his career high. Porcello is suffering through a stretch of four losses in as many starts and was reached for four runs in seven frames against Kansas City on Friday.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Red Sox placed 2B Dustin Pedroia on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday due to a lingering knee injury.

2. Cleveland SS Francisco Lindor hit safely in each of his last 12 games.

3. Boston UTIL Eduardo Nunez is 11-for-22 with nine RBIs in five games since joining the team in a trade from the San Francisco Giants.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 5, Indians 4

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Cleveland at Boston



W/L Trends


Cleveland
•Indians are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Indians are 6-1 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Indians are 7-2 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
• Indians are 7-2 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Indians are 9-3 in their last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Indians are 9-3 in their last 12 overall.
• Indians are 6-2 in their last 8 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
• Indians are 9-3 in their last 12 games on grass.
• Indians are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. American League East.
• Indians are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Indians are 3-8 in their last 11 road games.
• Indians are 3-8 in their last 11 Wednesday games.
• Indians are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a loss.
• Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Indians are 5-1 in Bauers last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Indians are 4-1 in Bauers last 5 starts vs. American League East.
• Indians are 4-1 in Bauers last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Indians are 7-2 in Bauers last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Indians are 5-2 in Bauers last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Indians are 5-2 in Bauers last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Indians are 4-9 in Bauers last 13 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Indians are 2-6 in Bauers last 8 Wednesday starts.
• Indians are 2-8 in Bauers last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Boston
•Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Red Sox are 11-5 in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Red Sox are 4-9 in their last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Red Sox are 3-8 in their last 11 during game 3 of a series.
• Red Sox are 2-8 in their last 10 games following a win.
• Red Sox are 15-6 in Porcellos last 21 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Red Sox are 12-5 in Porcellos last 17 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Red Sox are 3-8 in Porcellos last 11 home starts.
• Red Sox are 1-4 in Porcellos last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Red Sox are 1-4 in Porcellos last 5 starts on grass.
• Red Sox are 1-5 in Porcellos last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Red Sox are 1-5 in Porcellos last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Red Sox are 1-7 in Porcellos last 8 Wednesday starts.
• Red Sox are 0-5 in Porcellos last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Red Sox are 0-7 in Porcellos last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Red Sox are 0-4 in Porcellos last 4 starts.


OU Trends


Cleveland
•Over is 5-0-1 in Indians last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 7-1 in Indians last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1-1 in Indians last 7 games following a loss.
• Under is 7-2 in Indians last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 5-2 in Indians last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 35-14-5 in Indians last 54 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-2-1 in Indians last 8 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 34-15-4 in Indians last 53 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 38-17-6 in Indians last 61 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
• Under is 4-0 in Bauers last 4 Wednesday starts.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Bauers last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Under is 9-1-1 in Bauers last 11 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Bauers last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Under is 4-1 in Bauers last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Bauers last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 17-5-4 in Bauers last 26 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 33-13-5 in Bauers last 51 road starts.
• Under is 5-2 in Bauers last 7 starts on grass.
• Under is 5-2 in Bauers last 7 starts overall.
• Under is 5-2-1 in Bauers last 8 starts vs. American League East.



Boston
•Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 Wednesday games.
• Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 7-0 in Red Sox last 7 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 6-2 in Red Sox last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 6-2 in Red Sox last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 8-3 in Red Sox last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Under is 20-8-1 in Red Sox last 29 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 20-8-1 in Red Sox last 29 home games.
• Under is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 vs. American League Central.
• Under is 7-3 in Red Sox last 10 games following a win.
• Under is 16-7-2 in Red Sox last 25 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 9-4 in Red Sox last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-0 in Porcellos last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 4-0 in Porcellos last 4 starts overall.
• Under is 7-0 in Porcellos last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 7-1 in Porcellos last 8 Wednesday starts.
• Under is 7-1-1 in Porcellos last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Under is 5-1-1 in Porcellos last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-1 in Porcellos last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 13-3 in Porcellos last 16 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 8-2-1 in Porcellos last 11 starts on grass.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Porcellos last 6 home starts.
• Over is 7-2 in Porcellos last 9 starts vs. American League Central.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Porcellos last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2-1 in Porcellos last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Boston.
• Under is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings.
• Indians are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Boston.



Umpire Trends - Mike Muchlinski


•Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 games with Muchlinski behind home plate.
• Over is 5-2 in Muchlinskis last 7 Wednesday games behind home plate.
• Road team is 5-2 in Muchlinskis last 7 games behind home plate.
• Road team is 5-2 in Muchlinskis last 7 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
• Under is 7-3 in Muchlinskis last 10 games behind home plate vs. Boston.
• Indians are 2-5 in their last 7 games with Muchlinski behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Washington at Miami


W/L Trends


Washington
•Nationals are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series.
• Nationals are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Nationals are 8-2 in their last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Nationals are 7-2 in their last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Nationals are 7-2 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Nationals are 7-2 in their last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Nationals are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Nationals are 9-3 in their last 12 road games.
• Nationals are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a loss.
• Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Nationals are 97-46 in their last 143 Wednesday games.
• Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Nationals are 2-5 in Coles last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Nationals are 1-4 in Coles last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Nationals are 1-4 in Coles last 5 starts vs. National League East.
• Nationals are 1-5 in Coles last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Miami
•Marlins are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Marlins are 6-2 in their last 8 Wednesday games.
• Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
• Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
• Marlins are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. National League East.
• Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.


OU Trends


Washington
•Under is 6-1 in Nationals last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 6-1 in Nationals last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 vs. National League East.
• Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 6-2 in Nationals last 8 road games.
• Under is 6-2 in Nationals last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Over is 6-2 in Nationals last 8 games following a loss.
• Over is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 7-3 in Nationals last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 11-5-1 in Nationals last 17 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 13-6-1 in Nationals last 20 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-1 in Coles last 6 starts vs. National League East.
• Under is 4-1 in Coles last 5 road starts.
• Under is 5-2 in Coles last 7 starts on grass.
• Under is 5-2 in Coles last 7 starts overall.



Miami
•Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 overall.
• Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 on grass.
• Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 games following a win.
• Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 home games.
• Under is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 12-4 in Marlins last 16 Wednesday games.
• Under is 6-2 in Marlins last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 6-2-1 in Marlins last 9 during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 14-5 in Marlins last 19 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
• Under is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 14-6-2 in Marlins last 22 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Worleys last 5 starts on grass.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Worleys last 5 starts overall.


Head to Head


•Under is 14-5 in the last 19 meetings in Miami.



Umpire Trends - Eric Cooper


•Over is 6-0 in Coopers last 6 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 4-0 in Coopers last 4 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Miami.
• Under is 6-1 in Coopers last 7 Wednesday games behind home plate.
• Under is 9-2 in Coopers last 11 games behind home plate vs. Washington.
• Home team is 17-5 in Coopers last 22 games behind home plate vs. Miami.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Coopers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Miami.
• Home team is 5-2 in Coopers last 7 games behind home plate vs. Washington.
• Home team is 41-18 in Coopers last 59 Wednesday games behind home plate.
• Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Cooper behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (75-31) at Atlanta Braves (48-57)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 02 - 7:35 PM EST
WHERE: SunTrust Park, Cumberland, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Dodgers at Braves

Gracenote

Aug 2, 2017


The Los Angeles Dodgers are running away with the National League West thanks in part to a pitching staff that has smothered opposing offenses, and enter the middle contest of a three-game series Wednesday at the Atlanta Braves off another outstanding game from their hurlers. Kenta Maeda and three relievers combined to allow only two runs on four hits as Los Angeles captured Tuesday’s series opener 3-2, winning its ninth game in a row and improving to 40-6 since June 7.

First baseman Cody Bellinger keeps cruising toward the NL Rookie-of-the-Year award, slugging his 29th homer while going 2-for-4 Tuesday as the Dodgers improved to 44 games over .500. While the Dodgers continue steamrolling through 2017, the Braves continued their shift toward 2018 in the series opener, promoting second baseman Ozzie Albies and starting pitcher Lucas Sims for their major-league debuts. Albies went 0-for-2 with a run scored and was left on deck when Nick Markakis struck out to end the series opener. The Braves are 11-for-70 with runners in scoring position in their past 10 games, going 1-9 during that stretch.

TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, SportsNet Los Angeles, FSN Southeast (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Brock Stewart (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Braves RH Julio Teheran (7-9, 5.09)

A sore shoulder shut down Stewart until the middle of June, as the 25-year-old makes his second start of the season Wednesday and eighth appearance overall. He gave up five runs on five hits in 3 2/3 innings of a no-decision July 26 against Minnesota in his first starting assignment, after holding the Braves to two hits in two scoreless innings of relief July 20 in Los Angeles. Stewart has limited opponents to a .172 batting average while posting an 0.84 WHIP in 16 2/3 innings.

Teheran has pitched at times this season like the ace the Braves thought he could be, and at times like a back-of-the-rotation starter. The 26-year-old gave up eight runs in 4 2/3 innings Friday at Philadelphia - the sixth time in 21 starts he has surrendered six runs or more, but he also boasts 11 starts in which he gave up two earned runs or fewer. Teheran lost to the Dodgers on July 22, giving up four runs (three earned) in 6 1/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Braves INF Johan Camargo hit just .218 in his previous 14 games before going 1-for-3 with a two-run homer Tuesday.

2. Atlanta INF Matt Adams, who made his first start in left field with the Braves, left Tuesday’s game due to dizziness.

3. The Dodgers have won a major-league record 53 consecutive games in which they have held the lead at any point.

PREDICTION: Braves 5, Dodgers 4

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - LA Dodgers at Atlanta



W/L Trends


LA Dodgers
•Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 Wednesday games.
• Dodgers are 43-9 in their last 52 games following a win.
• Dodgers are 42-9 in their last 51 overall.
• Dodgers are 42-9 in their last 51 games on grass.
• Dodgers are 16-5 in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Dodgers are 42-14 in their last 56 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Dodgers are 19-7 in their last 26 road games.
• Dodgers are 40-15 in their last 55 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Dodgers are 37-14 in their last 51 vs. National League East.
• Dodgers are 38-15 in their last 53 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Dodgers are 36-15 in their last 51 during game 2 of a series.
• Dodgers are 4-0 in Stewarts last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Dodgers are 4-0 in Stewarts last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Dodgers are 4-0 in Stewarts last 4 starts.
• Dodgers are 4-0 in Stewarts last 4 starts on grass.



Atlanta
•Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League West.
• Braves are 0-5 in their last 5 games following a loss.
• Braves are 0-6 in their last 6 overall.
• Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 Wednesday games.
• Braves are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Braves are 0-6 in their last 6 games on grass.
• Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 home games.


OU Trends


LA Dodgers
•Over is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Dodgers last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 road games.
• Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 6-2-2 in Dodgers last 10 during game 2 of a series.
• Over is 14-6-2 in Dodgers last 22 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 21-10-2 in Dodgers last 33 vs. a team with a losing record.



Atlanta
•Over is 6-0 in Braves last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
• Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 6-1 in Braves last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 13-3-2 in Braves last 18 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 8-2 in Braves last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 home games.
• Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 vs. National League West.
• Over is 19-6-2 in Braves last 27 Wednesday games.
• Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 during game 2 of a series.
• Over is 35-15-1 in Braves last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Over is 7-3 in Braves last 10 games following a loss.
• Over is 9-4 in Braves last 13 overall.
• Over is 9-4 in Braves last 13 on grass.


Head to Head


•Dodgers are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Atlanta.
• Under is 3-1-2 in the last 6 meetings in Atlanta.
• Dodgers are 19-7 in the last 26 meetings.



Umpire Trends - Tripp Gibson III


•Road team is 4-0 in Gibson IIIs last 4 Wednesday games behind home plate.
• Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 games with Gibson III behind home plate.
• Over is 5-1 in Gibson IIIs last 6 games behind home plate.
• Over is 4-1 in Gibson IIIs last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate.
• Road team is 5-2 in Gibson IIIs last 7 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Seattle Mariners (55-53) at Texas Rangers (50-56)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 02 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Mariners at Rangers

Gracenote

Aug 2, 2017


The Seattle Mariners are a season-best two games above .500 for the second time this campaign as they look to complete a three-game sweep of the host Texas Rangers on Wednesday. The Mariners registered 14 runs while winning the first two games of the set and are searching for their fifth consecutive victory.

Robinson Cano fueled Tuesday's 8-7 victory as he doubled twice - the latter being No. 499 of his career - and drove in three runs to help Seattle move within 1 1/2 games of Kansas City for the American League's second wild card. Five different Mariners recorded two hits - one being Nelson Cruz, who slugged his 22nd homer of the season. Texas has dropped four straight and has succumbed in 17 of its last 27 home games. Joey Gallo hit two homers to center field - one a tape-measure shot on the roof beyond the fence - and drove in four runs in Tuesday's setback.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), FSN Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners LH Ariel Miranda (7-4, 4.31 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Andrew Cashner (6-8, 3.48)

Miranda has gone four consecutive starts without a decision despite striking out a career-high 10 in six innings against the New York Mets in his last turn. The 28-year-old served up two homers against the Mets, marking the sixth time in his last eight turns he has given up multiple blasts. Miranda allowed three unearned runs and three hits but did not factor in the decision in a six-inning effort against the Rangers last season - his lone career outing against the club.

Cashner has won back-to-back starts and three of his last four. The 30-year-old limited Baltimore to one run and five hits over seven innings in his last outing and has posted a 2.36 ERA in his last four turns. Cashner is 0-1 with a 3.18 ERA in two starts against Seattle this season and 0-3 with a 3.58 ERA in six career appearances (five starts) while struggling against Kyle Seager (5-for-13, one homer) and Jean Segura (6-for-18).

WALK-OFFS

1. The Mariners are 8-3 against the Rangers this season and have won 11 of the last 15 meetings.

2. Seattle CF Jarrod Dyson, who recorded two hits and scored twice on Tuesday, stole his 24th base of the season and 200th of his career.

3. Texas 2B Rougned Odor has homered in three straight games and gone deep seven times in his last nine contests.

PREDICTION: Mariners 5, Rangers 4

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Seattle at Texas



W/L Trends


Seattle
•Mariners are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Mariners are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
• Mariners are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
• Mariners are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Mariners are 8-1 in their last 9 road games.
• Mariners are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Mariners are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Mariners are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League West.
• Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
• Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
• Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Mariners are 10-4 in their last 14 Wednesday games.
• Mariners are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Mariners are 4-1 in Mirandas last 5 road starts.
• Mariners are 4-1 in Mirandas last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Mariners are 10-3 in Mirandas last 13 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Mariners are 9-3 in Mirandas last 12 starts vs. American League West.
• Mariners are 9-4 in Mirandas last 13 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Mariners are 1-4 in Mirandas last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Mariners are 0-4 in Mirandas last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.



Texas
•Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Rangers are 3-7 in their last 10 games following a loss.
• Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rangers are 8-20 in their last 28 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rangers are 3-13 in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
• Rangers are 1-8 in their last 9 Wednesday games.
• Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
• Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass.
• Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 home games.
• Rangers are 4-1 in Cashners last 5 home starts.
• Rangers are 4-1 in Cashners last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Rangers are 2-5 in Cashners last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rangers are 1-5 in Cashners last 6 starts vs. American League West.


OU Trends


Seattle
•Over is 5-0 in Mariners last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 6-2 in Mariners last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 6-2 in Mariners last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Under is 8-3 in Mariners last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 13-5 in Mariners last 18 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 vs. American League West.
• Under is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 7-3 in Mariners last 10 road games.
• Over is 5-0 in Mirandas last 5 starts on grass.
• Over is 5-0 in Mirandas last 5 starts overall.
• Over is 4-0 in Mirandas last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Over is 4-0 in Mirandas last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-0 in Mirandas last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Mirandas last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Mirandas last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Mirandas last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.



Texas
•Over is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 9-1 in Rangers last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 8-1-1 in Rangers last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 vs. American League West.
• Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 39-16-4 in Rangers last 59 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 41-18-1 in Rangers last 60 Wednesday games.
• Under is 11-5-2 in Rangers last 18 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 15-7 in Rangers last 22 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 4-0 in Cashners last 4 starts on grass.
• Under is 5-0 in Cashners last 5 starts overall.
• Under is 6-1 in Cashners last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Cashners last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 5-2 in Cashners last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Under is 5-2 in Cashners last 7 home starts.
• Under is 5-2 in Cashners last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Over is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings in Texas.
• Mariners are 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.
• Over is 20-9 in the last 29 meetings.
• Mariners are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings in Texas.



Umpire Trends - Roberto Ortiz


•Under is 5-0 in Ortizs last 5 games behind home plate.
• Road team is 4-1 in Ortizs last 5 games behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks (60-46) at Chicago Cubs (57-48)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 02 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Diamondbacks at Cubs

Gracenote

Aug 2, 2017



The Chicago Cubs’ second-half revival has been powered by an improved pitching staff, and now the offense seems to be following suit. The Cubs look to continue their power surge when they host the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second of a three-game series Wednesday night.



Chicago blasted five home runs in a 16-4 victory in Tuesday’s series opener, improving to 14-3 since the All-Star break and maintaining a 2 1/2-game lead over Milwaukee in the National League Central. The Cubs set a season high for runs and tied their season highs for hits (17) and homers. Arizona dropped to second in the NL Wild Card standings with the loss, falling to 7-10 in the second half and 24-28 on the road. The Diamondbacks had allowed double-digit runs only once all season, in a 10-4 loss at St. Louis on June 29.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona, WGN (Chicago)



PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Zack Godley (4-4, 3.06 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Jake Arrieta (10-7, 4.03)

Godley snapped a four-start winless streak when he threw seven scoreless innings to win at St. Louis on Thursday, striking out seven. The 27-year-old has struck out at least six batters in seven straight starts, compiling 55 strikeouts in 44 innings over that stretch. The former Cubs farm hand faced Chicago once in 2015 and was tagged for six runs in 3 2/3 innings in a loss.

Arrieta has recorded three straight quality starts coming out of the All-Star break, going 2-0 with a 2.33 ERA. The 31-year-old allowed two runs and two hits over 6 2/3 innings to beat the Chicago White Sox last time out and has given up two or fewer runs in five of his last seven outings. Arrieta is 2-2 with a 3.31 ERA in five starts against Arizona.



WALK-OFFS

1. With two home runs Tuesday, Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo has 26 this season, becoming the third left-handed batter in franchise history with four 25-homer campaigns.

2. Arizona 1B Paul Goldschmidt has hit safely in 21 of his last 23 road games and is batting .376 during that span.

3. Cubs C Willson Contreras has reached base in 16 straight games, boasting a .411 on-base percentage over that stretch.



PREDICTION: Cubs 6, Diamondbacks 3

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Arizona at Chi. Cubs



W/L Trends


Arizona
•Diamondbacks are 8-3 in their last 11 Wednesday games.
• Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a loss.
• Diamondbacks are 39-85 in their last 124 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Diamondbacks are 4-10 in their last 14 road games.
• Diamondbacks are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Diamondbacks are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Diamondbacks are 0-7 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
• Diamondbacks are 6-1 in Godleys last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Godleys last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
• Diamondbacks are 7-2 in Godleys last 9 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Diamondbacks are 6-2 in Godleys last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Diamondbacks are 5-2 in Godleys last 7 road starts.
• Diamondbacks are 7-3 in Godleys last 10 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Diamondbacks are 7-3 in Godleys last 10 starts.
• Diamondbacks are 7-3 in Godleys last 10 starts on grass.



Chi. Cubs
•Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
• Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Cubs are 14-3 in their last 17 overall.
• Cubs are 14-3 in their last 17 games on grass.
• Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League West.
• Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
• Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
• Cubs are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cubs are 3-7 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Cubs are 8-0 in Arrietas last 8 starts with 6 days of rest.
• Cubs are 5-1 in Arrietas last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Cubs are 9-3 in Arrietas last 12 Wednesday starts.
• Cubs are 37-14 in Arrietas last 51 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Cubs are 21-8 in Arrietas last 29 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Cubs are 23-10 in Arrietas last 33 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cubs are 52-25 in Arrietas last 77 starts.
• Cubs are 52-25 in Arrietas last 77 starts on grass.
• Cubs are 2-5 in Arrietas last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Cubs are 2-5 in Arrietas last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cubs are 1-6 in Arrietas last 7 starts vs. National League West.


OU Trends


Arizona
•Under is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 games following a loss.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 7-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 7-2 in Diamondbacks last 9 during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 overall.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 road games.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 on grass.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 vs. National League Central.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Under is 20-9 in Diamondbacks last 29 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 17-8-1 in Diamondbacks last 26 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 4-0 in Godleys last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Under is 6-0 in Godleys last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 4-1 in Godleys last 5 starts on grass.
• Under is 4-1 in Godleys last 5 road starts.
• Under is 4-1 in Godleys last 5 starts overall.
• Under is 4-1 in Godleys last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
• Under is 4-1 in Godleys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Chi. Cubs
•Over is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 Wednesday games.
• Over is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 overall.
• Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 on grass.
• Under is 20-8-1 in Cubs last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 16-7-1 in Cubs last 24 games following a win.
• Under is 36-16-3 in Cubs last 55 vs. National League West.
• Over is 6-1 in Arrietas last 7 home starts.
• Over is 5-2 in Arrietas last 7 Wednesday starts.
• Over is 7-3 in Arrietas last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 7-3 in Arrietas last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Over is 9-4 in Arrietas last 13 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
• Diamondbacks are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.
• Diamondbacks are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.



Umpire Trends - Rob Drake


•Home team is 6-0 in Drakes last 6 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
• Over is 5-0 in Drakes last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
• Road team is 6-0 in Drakes last 6 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
• Home team is 8-1 in Drakes last 9 Wednesday games behind home plate.
• Over is 5-1-1 in Drakes last 7 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
• Over is 5-1-1 in Drakes last 7 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
• Over is 5-1-1 in Drakes last 7 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
• Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 Wednesday games with Drake behind home plate.
• Road team is 22-6 in Drakes last 28 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
• Home team is 37-18 in Drakes last 55 games behind home plate.
• Diamondbacks are 5-14 in their last 19 games with Drake behind home plate.
• Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last 4 Wednesday games with Drake behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: St. Louis Cardinals (52-54) at Milwaukee Brewers (56-52)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 02 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Cardinals at Brewers

Gracenote

Aug 2, 2017


Manny Pina has been heating up of late and aims to continue his torrid play when the Milwaukee Brewers host the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday for the middle contest of their three-game set. The 30-year-old Venezuelan recorded an RBI double to cap a three-run first inning in Tuesday's series-opening 3-2 victory, improving to 9-for-23 with a homer, three RBIs and as many runs scored in his last seven games.

Pina has clobbered the Cardinals this season, going 10-for-22 with a homer and four RBIs. While Milwaukee has won seven of 12 contests versus St. Louis, it has emerged victorious in just four of its last 15 overall and sits 2 1/2 games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs in the National League Central. Kolten Wong has rebounded from an 0-for-11 stretch by going 3-for-8 with a run scored in his last two contests for the Cardinals, who fell for just the third time in eight contests and trail the Cubs by 5 1/2 games. Tommy Pham matched Wong with a pair of hits in the opener to improve to 10-for-26 with six runs scored in his last eight contests.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Luke Weaver (0-1, 4.50 ERA) vs. Brewers LH Brent Suter (2-1, 2.40)

Weaver was done in by a grand slam from J.D. Martinez during a five-inning stint against Arizona on Thursday. "They got the right hitter there in that moment and I just elevated it a little too high and he got a good swing on it," the 23-year-old told reporters of the blast. Weaver is slated to make his second spot start in place of the injured Adam Wainwright (back), with the latter expected to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday.

Suter authored his finest performance of the season on Friday, scattering four hits over a career-high seven scoreless innings in a 2-1 triumph over Chicago. The 27-year-old has posted a 2-0 record with a 1.50 ERA and 25 strikeouts in five starts since being inserted into the rotation on July 3 to replace the injured Chase Anderson (oblique). Suter recorded four scoreless innings of relief versus the Cardinals in April before permitting three runs on five hits over 4 2/3 frames in a 6-0 setback against St. Louis on June 13.

WALK-OFFS

1. St. Louis SS Paul DeJong has gone 1-for-13 over his last four contests following a seven-game hitting streak.

2. Milwaukee RHP Jeremy Jeffress, who was acquired Monday from Texas, is expected to join the team on Wednesday.

3. Cardinals 3B Jedd Gyorko is 0-for-11 with four strikeouts in his last three games and is hitless in six of the last seven.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 4, Brewers 3

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - St. Louis at Milwaukee


W/L Trends


St. Louis
•Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
• Cardinals are 8-2 in their last 10 games following a loss.
• Cardinals are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Cardinals are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. National League Central.
• Cardinals are 7-22 in their last 29 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Cardinals are 1-5 in their last 6 road games.
• Cardinals are 1-4 in Weavers last 5 road starts.
• Cardinals are 0-4 in Weavers last 4 starts.
• Cardinals are 0-4 in Weavers last 4 starts on grass.



Milwaukee
•Brewers are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Brewers are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Brewers are 11-4 in their last 15 home games.
• Brewers are 6-14 in their last 20 during game 2 of a series.
• Brewers are 4-11 in their last 15 overall.
• Brewers are 4-11 in their last 15 games on grass.
• Brewers are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. National League Central.
• Brewers are 3-10 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Brewers are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a win.
• Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Brewers are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.


OU Trends


St. Louis
•Under is 4-0-1 in Cardinals last 5 overall.
• Under is 4-0-1 in Cardinals last 5 on grass.
• Under is 2-0-2 in Cardinals last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Cardinals last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 2-0-2 in Cardinals last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 9-0 in Cardinals last 9 during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 4-0-1 in Cardinals last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 6-1 in Cardinals last 7 Wednesday games.
• Under is 5-1-1 in Cardinals last 7 vs. National League Central.
• Under is 7-2-2 in Cardinals last 11 road games.
• Under is 6-2-2 in Cardinals last 10 games following a loss.
• Under is 5-2-1 in Cardinals last 8 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 9-4-1 in Cardinals last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Under is 6-2 in Weavers last 8 starts on grass.
• Under is 6-2 in Weavers last 8 starts overall.



Milwaukee
•Under is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 6-0 in Brewers last 6 home games.
• Under is 6-0 in Brewers last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 8-0 in Brewers last 8 vs. National League Central.
• Under is 6-1 in Brewers last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Under is 6-1 in Brewers last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 Wednesday games.
• Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 games following a win.
• Under is 18-6 in Brewers last 24 overall.
• Under is 18-6 in Brewers last 24 on grass.
• Under is 21-7-1 in Brewers last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 20-7-1 in Brewers last 28 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 6-1 in Suters last 7 starts on grass.
• Under is 6-1 in Suters last 7 starts overall.
• Under is 4-1 in Suters last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.


Head to Head


•Cardinals are 39-16 in the last 55 meetings in Milwaukee.
• Cardinals are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.



Umpire Trends - Victor Carapazza


•Home team is 5-1 in Carapazzas last 6 Wednesday games behind home plate.
• Under is 5-1 in Carapazzas last 6 games behind home plate.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Carapazzas last 6 games behind home plate vs. St. Louis.
• Brewers are 9-3 in their last 12 games with Carapazza behind home plate.
• Over is 8-3-2 in Carapazzas last 13 Wednesday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 5-2 in Carapazzas last 7 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 5-2 in Carapazzas last 7 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
• Road team is 5-2 in Carapazzas last 7 games behind home plate vs. St. Louis.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Tampa Bay Rays (55-53) at Houston Astros (69-37)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 02 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Rays at Astros

Gracenote

Aug 2, 2017


Evan Longoria looks to follow up a historic night when the Tampa Bay Rays visit the American League-best Houston Astros on Wednesday night for the third of a four-game series. Longoria became the second player in Rays history to hit for the cycle Tuesday when he went 4-for-5 with three RBIs in a 6-4 victory and became the franchise leader in runs scored with 766, passing Carl Crawford.

Longoria told Fox Sports Sun, “It’s tough to get four hits in a game, let alone a cycle. So, I’m very proud,” as he matched B.J. Upton’s cycle in 2009 while Tampa Bay moved within four games of first place in the AL East and 1 ½ of Kansas City for the second wild card. University of Houston product Austin Pruitt is slated to get his second straight start for the Rays and he will face 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel, who hopes to rebound after a rough start following a stint on the disabled list. The Astros own a big lead in the AL West, but have dropped four of their last six games and continue to add players to the DL. Veteran Carlos Beltran has hit safely in eight straight games for Houston, going 12-for-32 with six RBIs during that stretch.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay), AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH Austin Pruitt (5-2, 6.63 ERA) vs. Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (9-0, 1.94)

Pruitt was solid through 4 2/3 innings in the longest outing of his career last time out before allowing a three-run homer to rookie Clint Frazier, and surrendered five runs in all over five frames to the New York Yankees. The 27-year-old was subbing for the injured Jake Odorizzi in the rotation and struck out a season-high seven, but yielded three homers. Pruitt pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings of relief to earn the win against Houston on April 22.

Keuchel makes his second start since coming off the disabled list after permitting three runs, six hits and three walks over three innings in a no-decision against Detroit. The 29-year-old Oklahoman gave up two or fewer runs in 10 of his first 11 starts in 2017 before missing almost two months with a neck injury. Logan Morrison is 3-for-9 with a double versus Keuchel, who is 1-4 with a 4.70 ERA in seven career starts against Tampa Bay.

WALK-OFFS

1. Houston OF Josh Reddick is 9-for-25 with eight RBIs and four runs scoring during a seven-game hitting streak to raise his average to .306.

2. Tampa Bay 1B-DH Lucas Duda is 6-for-16 with three homers and four RBIs while hitting safely in his first five games with the team since being acquired.

3. The Astros placed RHP Michael Feliz (shoulder) and LHP Tony Sipp (calf) on the disabled list Tuesday while activating LHP Francisco Liriano and recalling RHP Jordan Jankowski.

PREDICTION: Astros 7, Rays 2

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Tampa Bay at Houston



W/L Trends


Tampa Bay
•Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Rays are 4-9 in their last 13 overall.
• Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 road games.
• Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass.
• Rays are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
• Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. American League West.



Houston
•Astros are 9-3 in their last 12 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Astros are 41-14 in their last 55 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Astros are 36-15 in their last 51 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 54-23 in their last 77 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Astros are 38-17 in their last 55 games following a loss.
• Astros are 21-10 in their last 31 vs. American League East.
• Astros are 35-17 in their last 52 Wednesday games.
• Astros are 61-30 in their last 91 games on grass.
• Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series.
• Astros are 4-0 in Keuchels last 4 starts vs. American League East.
• Astros are 4-0 in Keuchels last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Astros are 4-0 in Keuchels last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Astros are 8-1 in Keuchels last 9 Wednesday starts.
• Astros are 15-4 in Keuchels last 19 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Astros are 25-9 in Keuchels last 34 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 22-9 in Keuchels last 31 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 53-23 in Keuchels last 76 starts on grass.
• Astros are 35-16 in Keuchels last 51 home starts.
• Astros are 53-25 in Keuchels last 78 starts.


OU Trends


Tampa Bay
•Under is 3-0-1 in Rays last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Over is 10-2-1 in Rays last 13 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Rays last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 11-4 in Rays last 15 Wednesday games.
• Under is 5-2-1 in Rays last 8 during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 34-15-2 in Rays last 51 games following a win.
• Over is 18-8 in Rays last 26 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Houston
•Over is 5-0 in Astros last 5 games following a loss.
• Over is 5-0 in Astros last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 6-1 in Astros last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1 in Astros last 6 on grass.
• Over is 25-7-1 in Astros last 33 vs. American League East.
• Over is 7-2 in Astros last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 16-5 in Astros last 21 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 19-6-1 in Astros last 26 overall.
• Over is 9-3 in Astros last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Over is 6-2-1 in Astros last 9 Wednesday games.
• Over is 12-4 in Astros last 16 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Over is 6-2 in Astros last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 35-13-4 in Astros last 52 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 4-0 in Keuchels last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 5-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts vs. American League East.
• Over is 4-1 in Keuchels last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Under is 8-2 in Keuchels last 10 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Keuchels last 9 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 11-4 in Keuchels last 15 Wednesday starts.


Head to Head


•Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Houston.
• Over is 8-0 in the last 8 meetings.
• Under is 5-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts vs. Rays.
• Rays are 25-12 in the last 37 meetings.
• Astros are 2-5 in Keuchels last 7 starts vs. Rays.



Umpire Trends - Tim Timmons


•Over is 4-0 in Timmons' last 4 Wednesday games behind home plate.
• Road team is 4-0 in Timmons' last 4 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Houston.
• Over is 4-0 in Timmons' last 4 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
• Road team is 7-0 in Timmons' last 7 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
• Under is 4-1 in Timmons' last 5 games behind home plate.
• Road team is 4-1 in Timmons' last 5 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 5-2 in Timmons' last 7 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
• Astros are 6-21 in their last 27 games with Timmons behind home plate.