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[CNOTES]

Preview: Cardinals (67-39) at Reds (48-56)
Game: 2
Venue: Great American Ball Park
Date: August 05, 2015 7:10 PM EDT

The St. Louis Cardinals may be running away with baseball's best record, but they have been susceptible to left-handed pitching.


They have had trouble scoring runs recently versus Cincinnati, and Reds starter David Holmberg has enjoyed success against several Cardinals' hitters entering the middle game of this series.


St. Louis (67-39) is 14-14 when opponents have started lefties and was blown away in the ninth inning Tuesday by Aroldis Chapman - who converted his 56th straight save at home - in a 3-2 defeat to see its average against southpaws dip to .238.


Mark Reynolds is hitting .213 against lefties, Kolten Wong is at .233 and Matt Carpenter is batting .238. Jhonny Peralta (.243) and Yadier Molina (.253) have fared slightly better. Lefty-swinging Jason Heyward leads the club with a .300 mark against them and Randal Grichuk is at .294.


Holmberg (1-0, 3.00 ERA) could be poised to take advantage of those woes after going 0-1 with a 1.54 ERA in a start and relief appearance against St. Louis in 2014.


Molina is 1 for 6 in this matchup, Carpenter is 1 for 4 and Peralta is 0 for 4, though Grichuk has a homer in three at-bats.


Holmberg enjoyed a successful season debut Thursday when he gave up two runs over six innings in a 15-5 rout over Pittsburgh as he has taken the place of the departed Johnny Cueto in the rotation.


The Cardinals lost two of three at home to the Reds (48-56) last week, getting shut out twice in a series which featured 10 total runs. The low-scoring nature of this matchup continued Tuesday - Cincinnati got run-scoring doubles from Marlon Byrd and Jay Bruce in a three-run first inning and gave up two runs in the third before holding on.


"It's unfortunate, the damage that was done there in the first," Cards manager Mike Matheny said


Cincinnati has taken five of its last seven while playing the NL's top teams - St. Louis and Pittsburgh.


'It's fun playing the Cards and Pirates,' center fielder Billy Hamilton said. 'We get so motivated playing those guys."


The Reds hitters may not be too motivated to step into the batters' box Wednesday against Carlos Martinez (11-4, 2.61), who starts for St. Louis after going 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA in two April outings versus Cincinnati.


The three runs allowed by Martinez in those games came on homers by Bruce, Hamilton and Zack Cozart, who is currently injured. Bruce is hitless in his other eight at-bats versus Martinez, Joey Votto is 0 for 6 against the right-hander and Brandon Phillips and Todd Frazier each have gone 2 for 12 while combining for 10 strikeouts.


Martinez posted a 1.08 ERA over his previous 11 starts before allowing five runs in five innings and leaving without a decision in Thursday's 9-8 home win over Colorado. He is 6-2 with a 2.44 ERA in nine road starts.


Frazier went 0 for 4 in the series opener to drop to 3 for 30 with 11 strikeouts in his last eight games. Byrd is 8 for 20 with five RBIs in his last five.


Carpenter went deep to give him four homers and seven RBIs in his last five contests.




SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Cardinals at Reds
Tue, Aug 4 Final 2 to 3
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 2
Cardinals at Reds
Wed, Aug 5 - 7:10PM EDT


GAME 3
Cardinals at Reds
Thu, Aug 6 - 12:35PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Astros (60-48) at Rangers (53-53)
Game: 3
Venue: Globe Life Park in Arlington
Date: August 05, 2015 8:05 PM EDT

Scott Kazmir's July was among the best in baseball history so it's not a big surprise that he now leads the league in ERA.


The AL West-leading Houston Astros just want him to help them snap their four-game road skid.


Kazmir looks to extend his shutout streak as the Astros face the Texas Rangers in the finale of this Lone Star Series on Wednesday night.


In five starts last month, Kazmir (6-5, 2.10 ERA) went 2-0 with a 0.26 ERA, the third-lowest for July in major league history.


"This month, being able to use all my pitches and being able to have a feel for them in any count, that's been the key," Kazmir told MLB's official website.


The left-hander has displayed that dominance with the Astros (60-48), tossing 14 2-3 scoreless innings over two starts since being acquired in a trade with Oakland.


He's closing in on the longest shutout streak by a Houston starter since Carlos Hernandez went 17 innings from Aug. 18-29, 2001.


Kazmir limited the Los Angeles Angels to three hits over 7 2-3 innings in a 3-0 win Thursday.


"I felt good every time I went out there," Kazmir said. "Every pitch I was throwing, it felt like I was able to hit the spot I wanted to and just keep hitters off balance. I was able to attack the strike zone early and expand later on, and that gave me success."


Kazmir is 2-0 with a 1.29 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 21 innings over three starts against the Rangers (53-53) this year but this will be his first with Houston.


The Astros have dropped 10 of 11 on the road, including four in a row after falling 4-3 to Texas on Tuesday.


Carlos Gomez is 8 for 23 in five games since moving to Houston in a trade from Milwaukee. The center fielder has four hits in this series, connecting for a solo homer and an RBI double on Tuesday.


He's a .400 hitter in 11 games in Arlington.


The Rangers are back at .500 after winning six of the last seven at home following a 1-12 stretch there. They're two games back of Toronto for the second wild-card spot.


"Five hundred is not where we want to be," manager Jeff Banister said. "It's just a number we've got to get to (in order) to go where we want to go."


Banister gives the ball to Nick Martinez (6-6, 4.01), who is 2-0 with a 1.59 ERA in three starts against Houston and will be pitching on his 25th birthday.


The right-hander earned his first win in seven starts Friday, allowing two runs over 6 1-3 innings in a 6-3 victory over San Francisco. He went 0-4 with a 7.01 ERA in his six prior outings.


"I was able to locate (the inside fastball) for effect and for a strike," Martinez said. "I don't throw 95, so I can't just live outside. I have to throw inside so I can keep guys on their toes on both sides of the plate."


Martinez has had a tough time with Jose Altuve, who is 4 for 10 with three doubles off him.


Texas' Josh Hamilton is 7 for 19 with two homers against Kazmir.




SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Astros at Rangers
Mon, Aug 3 Final 9 to 12
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 2
Astros at Rangers
Tue, Aug 4 Final 3 to 4
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 3
Astros at Rangers
Wed, Aug 5 - 8:05PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Padres (52-55) at Brewers (45-63)
Game: 3
Venue: Miller Park
Date: August 05, 2015 8:10 PM EDT

Though they appear focused on the future, the Milwaukee Brewers have enough pride to make a good showing over the final two months of the season.


They'll look to win consecutive games for the first time in two weeks Wednesday night against the visiting San Diego Padres.


Khris Davis drove in two runs and Jimmy Nelson threw 6 2-3 solid innings as Milwaukee (45-63) snapped a six-game skid with Tuesday's 4-1 victory. It was the third win in 14 games since the Brewers won four in a row July 17-21.


With key offensive contributors Aramis Ramirez, Carlos Gomez and Gerardo Parra traded along with pitchers Mike Fiers and Jonathan Broxton, the Brewers can glance down the road by showcasing some youth while trying to remain competitive in the present. That begins with everybody, no matter the experience level, doing their part.


"Everybody has a role in leadership," manager Craig Counsell told MLB's official website. "That's everybody's job. It's not solely incumbent on a veteran player to do that. A young player can lead by the way he's playing. Leadership is on every player."


The Brewers as an organization would like to give Davis consistent playing time the rest of the way, but the third-year outfielder is batting .160 with 22 strikeouts in his last 19 games.


Talented Milwaukee prospect Taylor Jungmann (5-3, 2.23 ERA) has dropped two straight starts but allowed two earned runs in each, and no more than that amount in nine of 10 starts since making his major league debut June 9. The right-hander has yielded two home runs and struck out 53 over 64 2-3 innings but also walked 21 batters.


He'll face a Padres team that has lost two of the last three since winning seven of eight. Hoping to remain a serious postseason contender, San Diego (52-55) was held to six hits after pounding out 13 in Monday's series-opening 13-5 victory.


The Padres were minus Justin Upton, who sat Tuesday with a sore thumb.


'We missed our 4-hole hitter, that's for sure,' interim manager Pat Murphy said. 'You got to do the little things, especially when your guy is out. We didn't do that.'


Murphy wouldn't say when the All-Star outfielder could return.


"I think he's close," Murphy said. "I think the throwing's more of an issue than the swinging right now."


Upton's teammate Yangervis Solarte has three hits in the set and is batting .405 during a career-high 10-game hitting streak.


San Diego's Ian Kennedy (6-9, 4.44) was reinstated from the paternity list following the birth of his fourth daughter Friday, the same day he allowed a two-run, first-inning homer over seven of an 8-3, 11-inning victory at Miami. The right-hander opted to pitch after his flight to be with his wife was delayed.


"I felt good about it. He's the one who called us back and said he wanted to pitch," Murphy said. "I know he didn't get the win, but that was seven exceptional innings."


Kennedy, 2-0 with a 2.37 ERA in his last three outings, is 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA in four regular-season starts at Miller Park.




SERIES AT A GLANCE
GAME 1
Padres at Brewers


Mon, Aug 3 Final 13 to 5
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 2
Padres at Brewers
Tue, Aug 4 Final 1 to 4
Boxscores

GAME 3
Padres at Brewers
Wed, Aug 5 - 8:10PM EDT


GAME 4
Padres at Brewers
Thu, Aug 6 - 2:10PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, August 5

National League
Cubs @ Pirates
Haren was 0-2, 4.50 in his last three starts for Miami; seven of his last 10 starts stayed under the total. .

Locke is 1-2, 5.64 in his last four starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Cubs won five of their last seven games with Pittsburgh; Chicago won its last six games overall (under 5-0-1). Pirates won five of last eight (under 3-0-1 in last four games).

Dodgers @ Phillies
Anderson is 0-2, 4.98 in his last four starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Harang is 1-6, 7.94 in his last seven starts (over 5-2).

Phillies are 13-3 since All-Star break; over is 3-1-2 in his last six. Dodgers won four of last six games with the Phillies; under is 5-2-1 in last eight. LA won four of its last five games; over is 3-1-1 in their last five.

Diamondbacks @ Nationals
de la Rosa is 2-0, 2.14 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over.

Gonzalez is 4-0, 2.02 in his last six starts.

Washington is 4-8 in last 12 games overall; six of last nine stayed under the total- they won eight of last ten games with Arizona- six of last nine in series went over. D'backs lost six of their last nine games (under 6-3).

Giants @ Braves
Bumgarner is 3-1, 3.65 in his last four starts; under is 5-3-1 in his last nine.

Perez is 1-1, 9.00 in his last three starts; six of his last nine went over.

Giants lost three of last four games with Atlanta; six of last seven went over the total. SF won 15 of last 20 games; under is 5-3-2 in their last ten. Braves lost seven of last nine games (over 4-0-1 in last five).

Mets @ Marlins
Harvey is 2-2, 3.48 in his last five starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight.

Phelps is 0-3, 3.57 in his last four starts (under 3-1); Marlins scored total of five runs in those four games.

Mets won eight of last ten games; four of their last seven went over- they lost four of last seven with Miami- four of last six went over. Marlins lost nine of last 11 games (under 10-5 in last 15 games).

Cardinals @ Reds
Cardinals are 16-3 when Martinez starts; he is 3-1, 2.19 in his last six starts. Under is 8-1-1 in his last ten starts.

Holmberg allowed two runs in six IP (100 PT) in his first '15 start.

St Louis won five of last eight games with Cincinnati; last six series games stayed under. Cardinals won three of last five games; nine of their last 11 stayed under. Reds won five of last seven games; under is 6-1-1 in last eight.

Padres @ Brewers
Kennedy is 2-0, 2.37 in his last three starts; eight of his last nine went under.

Jungmann is 3-2, 2.02 in his last five starts (under 4-1).

Brewers lost 11 of last 14 games; under is 9-1-2 in last 12. Milwaukee is 5-7 in its last 12 games with San Diego (under 9-3). Padres won five of their last seven games (over 6-1).

American League
Royals @ Tigers
Cueto is 1-0, 2.50 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.

Boyd was 0-2, 14.85 in his two starts for Toronto (over 1-1).

Royals are 6-3 in last eight games with Detroit; seven of last 10 series games stayed under. KC lost four of its last six games overall. Tigers are 3-6 in last nine games overall- they fired their longtime GM this week.

Twins @ Blue Jays
Duffey is making first MLB start; he is 6-8, 2.66 in 21 AAA starts this year. .
Hutchison is 1-1, 8.39 in his last five starts (over 4-1).
Minnesota won six of last ten games with Toronto; three of last four stayed under Twins lost eight of last ten games overall, with last five staying under. Blue Jays won six of last seven games; their last three stayed under.

Red Sox @ Bronx
Wright is 1-3, 6.11 in his last five starts (over 4-1).

Severino is making MLB debut; he was 7-0, 1.91 in 11 AAA starts.

Boston lost seven of its last eight games with Bronx; four of last seven in series stayed under the total. Red Sox won three of last five games; eight of their last nine went over. Bronx won eight of its last nine home games.

Astros @ Rangers
Kazmir hasn't allowed a run in his first two Houston starts (1-0, 14.2 IP); he is 2-0, 0.53 in his last five starts-- six of his last seven stayed under.

Martinez is 1-4, 7.68 in his last six starts (over is 3-1-1 in his last five).

Houston lost six of last eight games with Texas; four of last six went over the total. Astros won five of last eight games (over 5-3). Rangers won six of last seven games; over is 6-4-1 in their last eleven.

Rays @ White Sox
Ramirez is 0-1, 5.00 in his last three starts; three of his last four went under.

Rodon is 1-3, 6.93 in his last five starts; four of his last six went over.

Rays won six of last seven games with Chicago; five of last six went over the total. Tampa Bay won its last three games, scoring 20 runs; five of their last six on road went over. White Sox lost five of last six games; 10 of their last 11 games went over.

Orioles @ A's
Chen is 1-2, 4.80 in his last five starts; under is 8-1-1 in his last ten.

Graveman is 0-3, 7.11 in his last four starts; four of his last five stayed under.

Baltimore won eight of last 11 games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight road games. A's lost eight of last 12 games; nine of those twelve games stayed under. Orioles lost four of last six games with Oakland; nine of last 12 in series went over the total.

Indians @ Angels
Salazar is 2-2, 2.15 in his last four starts (under 3-1).

Santiago is 0-1, 8.10 in his last two starts; his last five all went over.

Angels lost ten of last 12 games; seven of last ten went over-- they're 6-3 in last nine games with Indians (under 7-5 in last 12). Indians lost nine of last 13 games, with five of last six staying under.

Interleague
Mariners @ Rockies
Walker is 1-1, 6.82 in his last five starts (over 4-1).

Rusin is 0-2, 6.75 in his last five starts; over is 5-3-1 in his last nine.

Rockies are 4-8 in last 12 games; over is 6-1-1 in their last eight. Colorado lost its last four games with Seattle; over is 3-0-1 in last four series games. Seattle won its last three games, scoring 22 runs-- over is 6-3-1 in their last ten.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Chi-Pitt-- Haren (10-11 w/Mia); Locke 11-9
LA-Phil-- Anderson 10-10; Harang 6-12 (1-9 last 10)
Az-Wsh-- de la Rosa 12-9; Gonzalez 12-7
SF-Atl-- Bumgarner 12-9; Perez 5-4
NY-Mia-- Harvey 12-8; Phelps 5-12 (0-5 last 5)
StL-Cin-- Martinez 16-3; Holmberg 1-0
SD-Mil-- Kennedy 9-10; Jungmann 6-4

KC-Det-- Cueto (11-9/0-1); Boyd 0-2
Min-Tor-- Duffey 0-0; Hutchison 14-7
Bos-NY-- Wright 2-5; Severino 0-0
Hst-Tex-- Kazmir (10-10/2-0); Martinez 10-9 (2-8 last 10)
TB-Chi-- Ramirez 11-5; Rodon 8-6
Balt-A's-- Chen 12-8; Graveman 8-9 (0-4 last 4)
Clev-LAA-- Salazar 12-7; Santiago 11-9

Sea-Col-- Walker 12-9; Rusin 2-8

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Chi-Pitt-- Haren 2-21; Locke 4-20
LA-Phil-- Anderson 8-20 (7 of last 9); Harang 6-18
Az-Wsh-- de la Rosa 5-21; Gonzalez 2-19
SF-Atl-- Bumgarner 5-21; Perez 4-9
NY-Mia-- Harvey 6-20; Phelps 6-17
StL-Cin-- Martinez 3-19; Holmberg 0-1
SD-Mil-- Kennedy 7-19; Jungmann 1-10

KC-Det-- Cueto 5-20; Boyd 1-2
Min-Tor-- Duffey 0-0; Hutchison 9-21 (5 of last 7)
Bos-NY-- Wright 3-7; Severino 0-0
Hst-Tex-- Kazmir 2-20; Martinez 6-19 (4 of last 5)
TB-Chi-- Ramirez 4-16; Rodon 5-14
Balt-A's-- Chen 6-20; Graveman 5-17
Clev-LAA-- Salazar 6-19; Santiago 6-20

Sea-Col-- Walker 5-21; Rusin 4-10

Umpires
Chi-Pitt-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Randazzo games.
Az-Wash-- Over is 8-3-1 in last twelve Morales games.
LA-Phil-- Seven of last nine Porter games went over.
SF-Atl-- Underdogs are 10-11 (+$240) in Scott games this year.
StL-Cin-- Six of last eight May games stayed under.
NY-Mia-- Underdogs won three of last five BWelke games.
SD-Mil-- Five of last seven Carapazza games went over.

Min-Tor-- Three of last four Woodring games went over.
KC-Det-- Under is 9-5 in last fourteen Foster games.
Hst-Tex-- Last three Reynolds games went over total.
TB-Chi-- Under is 11-6 in last seventeen Hudson games.
Balt-A's-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Bellino games.
Bos-NY-- Favorites won last five Danley games; three of last four stayed under the total.
Cle-LA-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Hoberg games.

Sea-Col-- Road team won last three Pattillo games.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Wednesday, August 5

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Trend Report
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2:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games at home

3:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. COLORADO
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games at home

3:35 PM
BALTIMORE vs. OAKLAND
Baltimore is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland's last 7 games at home
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore

3:35 PM
CLEVELAND vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Cleveland is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
LA Angels are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels's last 10 games

7:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. PITTSBURGH
Chi Cubs are 7-15 SU in their last 22 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games at home

7:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of LA Dodgers's last 25 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

7:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Arizona
Washington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Arizona

7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing Boston
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

7:07 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games

7:08 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. DETROIT
Kansas City is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Kansas City

7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing St. Louis

7:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco

7:10 PM
NY METS vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 16 of NY Mets's last 22 games when playing Miami
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Miami is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home

8:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games when playing on the road against Texas
Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games when playing at home against Houston
Texas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Houston

8:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
Milwaukee is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, August 5


Arizona @ Washington

Game 953-954
August 5, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(DeLaRosa) 13.362
Washington
(Gonzalez) 17.735
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 4 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-160
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-160); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh

Game 951-952
August 5, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Haren) 12.135
Pittsburgh
(Locke) 16.837
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 4 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-130
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-130); Under

LA Dodgers @ Philadelphia

Game 955-956
August 5, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Anderson) 15.104
Philadelphia
(Harang) 16.262
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-190
8
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+165); Over

San Francisco @ Atlanta

Game 957-958
August 5, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Bumgarner) 14.449
Atlanta
(Perez) 15.429
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-180
7
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+160); Over

St. Louis @ Cincinnati

Game 959-960
August 5, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Martinez) 16.837
Cincinnati
(Holmberg) 12.980
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 4
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-155); Over

NY Mets @ Miami

Game 961-962
August 5, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Harvey) 15.932
Miami
(Phelps) 14.425
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-170
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-170); Over

San Diego @ Milwaukee

Game 963-964
August 5, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Kennedy) 16.592
Milwaukee
(Jngmann) 15.133
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(-105); Under

Tampa Bay @ Chicago White Sox

Game 965-966
August 5, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Ramirez) 16.247
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 14.837
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-105); Under

Baltimore @ Oakland

Game 967-968
August 5, 2015 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Chen) 13.480
Oakland
(Graveman) 16.604
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 3
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-145
7
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+125); Under

Cleveland @ LA Angels

Game 969-970
August 5, 2015 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Salazar) 16.500
LA Angels
(Santiago) 14.902
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-125
7
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+105); Under

Kansas City @ Detroit

Game 971-972
August 5, 2015 @ 7:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Cueto) 15.514
Detroit
(Boyd) 13.180
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 2 1/2
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-165
8
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-165); Over

Minnesota @ Toronto

Game 973-974
August 5, 2015 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Duffey) 14.732
Toronto
(Hutchison) 16.234
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-200
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-200); Over

Boston @ NY Yankees

Game 975-976
August 5, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Wright) 15.523
NY Yankees
(Severino) 17.088
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
10 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-185
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-185); Over

Houston @ Texas

Game 977-978
August 5, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Kazmir) 17.515
Texas
(Martinez) 15.549
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-155
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-155); Over

Seattle @ Colorado

Game 979-980
August 5, 2015 @ 3:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Walker) 12.506
Colorado
(Rusin) 16.456
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 4
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-130
11
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+110); Under

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Wednesday, August 5

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Game of the Day: Astros at Rangers
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Houston Astros at Texas Rangers (+134, 9.5)

It appears first-place Houston made a solid move in acquiring Scott Kazmir prior to the trade deadline, and the Astros hope the investment continues to pay dividends when they visit the Texas Rangers on Wednesday for the finale of their three-game series. Kazmir, the American League Pitcher of the Month for July whose 0.26 ERA during that period was the third-lowest in the month's history, has yet to allow a run in two starts since joining his hometown team and has dominated Texas.

“He was great coming out of the draft. He had a really good start to his career. He traveled different roads to get to where he is today,'' Astros manager A.J. Hinch told the Houston Chronicle about Kazmir, who was 2-0 in five starts with the Astros and Oakland in July. "Now he’s in the thick of the pennant race pitching for a team that acquired him at the deadline to be a force in his hometown. The story continues to get better. We hope to add another chapter in the rest of the year.” Kazmir on Wednesday must play the role of stopper as the Rangers made it two straight over Houston with a 4-3 victory Tuesday to climb within two games of Toronto for the final wild-card spot and six of the first-place Astros in the AL West. Nick Martinez takes the ball on his 25th birthday Wednesday after snapping a six-start winless streak (0-4) in his last turn for Texas, which has won three straight and five of six while already extending their unbeaten series string to five (4-0-1).

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

LINE HISTORY: The Rangers have held steady at their opening number of +134. The total has also stayed put at 9.5 runs.

INJURY REPORT:

Astros - RF G. Springer (Mid Aug, wrist), SP B. Peacock (60-day DL, abdominal).

Rangers - RP T. Scheppers (15-day DL, knee), C R. Chirinos (15-day Dl, shoulder), C C. Corporan (15-day DL, thumb), 1B K. Blanks (15-day DL, Achillies), SP N. Tepesch (60-day DL, elbow), SP D. Holland (60-day DL, shoulder), RF A. Richardson (60-day DL, back), 2B J. Profar (60-day DL, elbow).

WEATHER REPORT: There should be a moderate pitchers wind gusting in from right field at 10 miles per hour. Otherwise, expect clear skies and temperatures in the high 90's at game time.

UMPIRE REPORT: The MLB's best home team ump, Jim Reynolds, will be calling strikes for this game. The home team is 17-4 in the 21 games he has been behind home plate. The over is 17-12-2 in Reynolds' games and he also has a strike rate of 63.23 percent.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros LH Scott Kazmir (6-5, 2.10 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Nick Martinez (6-6, 4.01)

Kazmir immediately got a taste of the pennant race when he received a no-decision after allowing three hits and three walks while striking out five in 7 2/3 innings of a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. That performance - his first in an Astros uniform at Minute Maid Park - followed up a 4-0 victory at Kansas City on July 24, when he permitted three hits in seven frames. The 31-year-old is 11-5 with a 2.98 ERA in 21 starts versus Texas, including 2-0 with a 1.29 ERA in three turns this season while with Oakland, and has little trouble with Prince Fielder (2-for-16), who is second in the AL in batting with a .329 average.

Martinez yielded two runs in 6 1/3 innings of a 6-3 victory over San Francisco on Friday. The Florida native gave up 27 runs in 34 2/3 frames over his previous six starts, with the last five turns during that stretch coming on the road. Martinez is 2-1 with a 1.80 ERA in five games (three starts) versus Houston - all last season.

TRENDS:

* Astros are 1-8 in their last nine road games versus a right-handed starter.
* Rangers are 5-0 in their last five games as an underdog.
* Under is 9-1-1 in the Astros last 11 road games.
* Over is 9-1-1 in the Rangers last 11 games versus a left-handed starter.

CONSENSUS: The public is backing Houston in this AL West showdown, with 63.98 percent of wagers taking the favored Astros.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Wednesday, August 5


Pitchers wind at U.S. Cellular Field Wednesday

The pitchers for today's contest between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago White Sox could be given a hand by the wind Wednesday at U.S. Cellular Field Wednesday.

There will be a 10 mile per hour wind gusting in from left field during the game, otherwise, the weather is expected to be clear with temperatures in the high 70's.

The pitchers benefiting from the wind are the Rays' Erasmo Ramirez (3.61 ERA, 5-9 O/U) and the White Sox's Carlos Rodon (4.84 ERA, 8-6 O/U). The total currently sits at 8.0.


White Sox slumping at home

The Chicago White Sox are in a slump at U.S. Cellular Field, going 1-8 in their last nine games there.

The Pale Hose problem during the slump has been pitching, allowing a whopping 7.22 runs per game in those nine games, while scoring just 4.22 runs themselves.

They try to break out of the slump Wednesday afternoon against the visting Tampa Bay Rays.

The White Sox, currently -121 faves, send left-hander Carlos Rondon (4-4, 4.84 ERA) to the mound to take on the Rays right-hander Erasmo Ramirez (8-4, 3.61 ERA).

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, August 5

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CHICAGO CUBS (58 - 47) at PITTSBURGH (61 - 44) - 7:05 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. JEFF LOCKE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1445-1600 (-278.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 223-295 (-79.5 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 672-774 (-201.6 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 152-166 (-44.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
HAREN is 186-185 (-41.1 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 65-83 (-41.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 173-178 (-47.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 123-128 (-35.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 246-190 (+36.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 86-49 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 86-49 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 105-76 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 51-35 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 372-374 (+52.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-23 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-23 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 39-25 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 28-22 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 69-70 (+5.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 19-27 (-13.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 7-4 (+2.8 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

DAN HAREN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HAREN is 3-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.28 and a WHIP of 1.379.
His team's record is 5-5 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-7. (-4.9 units)

JEFF LOCKE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LOCKE is 1-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.75 and a WHIP of 1.623.
His team's record is 2-6 (-6.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.7 units)

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ARIZONA (51 - 54) at WASHINGTON (55 - 50) - 7:05 PM
RUBBY DE LA ROSA (R) vs. GIO GONZALEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 115-152 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 115-152 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 44-83 (-32.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 11-38 (-24.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 28-11 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
GONZALEZ is 119-83 (+31.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 17-4 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 10-1 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 17-4 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 32-34 (-7.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 41-41 (-7.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-2 (+0.4 Units) against ARIZONA this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.0 Units)

RUBBY DE LA ROSA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
GONZALEZ is 2-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.421.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)

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LA DODGERS (60 - 46) at PHILADELPHIA (42 - 65) - 7:05 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 60-46 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 23-28 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 60-46 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 43-35 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 18-23 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ANDERSON is 43-55 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 402-378 (+54.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
HARANG is 34-21 (+18.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 74-39 (+21.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-44 (-22.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
HARANG is 58-74 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-3 (+1.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
ANDERSON is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

AARON HARANG vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HARANG is 4-7 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.73 and a WHIP of 1.359.
His team's record is 4-9 (-5.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-8. (-3.9 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (58 - 48) at ATLANTA (48 - 59) - 7:10 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. WILLIAMS PEREZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 27-24 (+9.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
ATLANTA is 27-21 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 27-21 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 24-15 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 14-6 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 53-30 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 158-127 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 77-66 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 29-16 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 158-127 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1058-887 (+116.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 111-88 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-23 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 45-21 (+20.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUMGARNER is 22-9 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 22-9 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 27-9 (+16.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 127-142 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-3 (+1.5 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
BUMGARNER is 5-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.13 and a WHIP of 1.061.
His team's record is 5-5 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.2 units)

WILLIAMS PEREZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
PEREZ is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (67 - 39) at CINCINNATI (48 - 56) - 7:10 PM
CARLOS MARTINEZ (R) vs. DAVID HOLMBERG (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 39-27 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 67-39 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 67-39 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 46-28 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 70-44 (+18.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MARTINEZ is 16-3 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 16-3 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 368-392 (-95.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-4 (+0.5 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.6 Units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MARTINEZ is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.917.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.2 units)

DAVID HOLMBERG vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HOLMBERG is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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NY METS (57 - 50) at MIAMI (43 - 64) - 7:10 PM
MATT HARVEY (R) vs. DAVID PHELPS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 9-27 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
NY METS are 13-26 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 5-16 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
MIAMI is 51-40 (+17.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 364-417 (+41.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
NY METS are 57-50 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 67-55 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 57-48 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 74-51 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 32-15 (+16.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 43-64 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 43-61 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 27-43 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 33-50 (-16.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 22-41 (-17.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHELPS is 11-23 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 8-4 (+3.4 Units) against MIAMI this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

MATT HARVEY vs. MIAMI since 1997
HARVEY is 1-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.14 and a WHIP of 1.270.
His team's record is 1-5 (-7.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.5 units)

DAVID PHELPS vs. NY METS since 1997
PHELPS is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

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SAN DIEGO (52 - 55) at MILWAUKEE (45 - 63) - 8:10 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. TAYLOR JUNGMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 45-63 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 21-34 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 45-63 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 33-53 (-20.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-25 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 15-30 (-25.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
KENNEDY is 2-4 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.82 and a WHIP of 1.241.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.6 units)

TAYLOR JUNGMANN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (54 - 54) at CHI WHITE SOX (50 - 55) - 2:10 PM
ERASMO RAMIREZ (R) vs. CARLOS RODON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 131-139 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 54-61 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 20-11 (+8.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
RAMIREZ is 11-5 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 10-22 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 39-60 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-0 (+5.4 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
RAMIREZ is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.155.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

CARLOS RODON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (54 - 52) at OAKLAND (48 - 60) - 3:35 PM
WEI-YIN CHEN (L) vs. KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 14-25 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-27 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 292-222 (+57.0 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 154-122 (+34.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 47-38 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 68-53 (+17.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 74-47 (+24.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 30-14 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHEN is 30-17 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 48-60 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 24-32 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 17-24 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 46-58 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 9-19 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 2-11 (-11.6 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent this season.
OAKLAND is 19-28 (-14.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 24-31 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-1 (-0.2 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
CHEN is 4-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 0.938.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.1 units)

KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (49 - 57) at LA ANGELS (56 - 50) - 3:35 PM
DANNY SALAZAR (R) vs. HECTOR SANTIAGO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 49-57 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 45-57 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-24 (-14.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-15 (-11.8 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 20-28 (-15.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 23-30 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 154-117 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 87-50 (+24.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 41-16 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 28-14 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SANTIAGO is 3-11 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

DANNY SALAZAR vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SALAZAR is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.30 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SANTIAGO is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.48 and a WHIP of 1.653.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.9 units)

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KANSAS CITY (63 - 42) at DETROIT (51 - 55) - 7:05 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. MATT BOYD (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 5-3 (+2.4 Units) against DETROIT this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. DETROIT since 1997
CUETO is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 0.938.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MATT BOYD vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (54 - 52) at TORONTO (56 - 52) - 7:05 PM
TYLER DUFFEY (R) vs. DREW HUTCHISON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 41-18 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 19-7 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 54-52 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 29-27 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 28-23 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 22-14 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 25-30 (-9.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-2 (+0.7 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

TYLER DUFFEY vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

DREW HUTCHISON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HUTCHISON is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.236.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)

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BOSTON (47 - 60) at NY YANKEES (60 - 45) - 7:05 PM
STEVEN WRIGHT (R) vs. LUIS SEVERINO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 47-60 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 35-41 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 20-32 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BOSTON is 5-12 (-9.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
BOSTON is 19-29 (-12.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 40-54 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 31-40 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 36-43 (-12.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 19-31 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 24-44 (-18.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 60-45 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 55-40 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 22-7 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 36-23 (+9.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 7-3 (+4.3 Units) against BOSTON this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)

STEVEN WRIGHT vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
WRIGHT is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

LUIS SEVERINO vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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HOUSTON (60 - 48) at TEXAS (53 - 53) - 8:05 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. NICK MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 53-53 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 50-49 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 41-36 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 32-19 (+23.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 60-48 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 62-60 (+14.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 60-42 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 41-31 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 38-27 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 41-65 (-22.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 55-77 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 29-54 (-26.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 5-15 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 7-4 (+4.6 Units) against HOUSTON this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. TEXAS since 1997
KAZMIR is 11-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.98 and a WHIP of 1.137.
His team's record is 15-6 (+7.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-8. (+1.7 units)

NICK MARTINEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MARTINEZ is 2-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)

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SEATTLE (50 - 58) at COLORADO (44 - 61) - 3:10 PM
TAIJUAN WALKER (R) vs. CHRIS RUSIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 50-58 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 45-57 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 17-32 (-20.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 94-100 (-27.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 341-319 (-83.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SEATTLE is 74-62 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 20-12 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 110-157 (-40.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 2-14 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
COLORADO is 110-157 (-40.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 62-96 (-28.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 88-111 (-32.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

TAIJUAN WALKER vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

CHRIS RUSIN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

 

[CNOTES]

Stars-Mystics Preview


Washington Mystics coach Mike Thibault is doing his best to try to get his team to think that it won't be easy to repeat last week's 35-point blowout of the San Antonio Stars.


His club will find that hard to believe based on how the Stars opened a two-game trip by again getting pummeled.


The Mystics will be heavily favored to drop the Stars to 0-11 on the road when these teams meet Wednesday night.


Washington (11-7) handed out a franchise-record 30 assists in an 88-53 rout of San Antonio on Friday. Kia Vaughn scored all 15 of her points in a first half that ended with the Mystics up by 22 while Stefanie Dolson finished with 14.


"I kind of told our players that in some ways you have to throw that out the window a little bit," Thibault said.


San Antonio (6-15) had a six-game home win streak snapped that night with its third-lowest scoring output of the season. The Stars played without the suspended Danielle Adams while Alex Montgomery was out with a knee injury.


"We caught 'em at the right time," Thibault said. "We played one of our best games offensively. They're going to be better, I'm sure. They're going to have maybe two players back that they didn't have that game."


The coach may not be correct since Adams didn't play in Tuesday's 82-51 loss at Connecticut even though her suspension is over. Montgomery also remains out.


Jia Perkins scored 15 for the Stars while leading scorer Kayla McBride was held to a season-low two - 11.9 below her average.


The Mystics had a season-high five-game win streak snapped with Sunday's 71-68 loss at Chicago in which Ivory Latta led the way with 19 points. Washington has won three straight at home.


The club entered play Tuesday leading the league with 18.9 assists per game.


"We're playing at a high level in many aspects," Thibault said. "We've been unselfish, we've been moving the basketball. Obviously leading the league in assists is a great stat."


Washington is 4-1 against Western Conference foes while San Antonio is 2-7 versus the East.

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, August 5

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SAN ANTONIO (6 - 14) at WASHINGTON (11 - 7) - 8/5/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games against Eastern conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 269-325 ATS (-88.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 49-73 ATS (-31.3 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-1 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-1 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Wednesday, August 5

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. WASHINGTON
San Antonio is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing San Antonio
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, August 5


San Antonio @ Washington

Game 601-602
August 5, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
109.683
Washington
114.835
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 5
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 9 1/2
148 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio

 

[CNOTES]

EASTERN CONFERENCE


Team W L PCT GB CONF HOME ROAD L-10 STREAK


New York Liberty
13 6 0.684 0 6-5 7-2 6-4 8-2 W 1


Chicago Sky
13 8 0.619 1 10-4 9-2 4-6 7-3 W 2


Washington Mystics
11 7 0.611 1.5 7-6 6-3 5-4 6-4 L 1


Indiana Fever
11 9 0.550 2.5 7-7 7-4 4-5 7-3 L 1


Connecticut Sun
10 9 0.526 3 3-8 5-5 5-4 3-7 W 1


Atlanta Dream
7 13 0.350 6.5 4-7 5-5 2-8 3-7 L 5




WESTERN CONFERENCE


Team W L PCT GB CONF HOME ROAD L-10 STREAK


Minnesota Lynx
15 5 0.750 0 11-3 8-2 7-3 7-3 L 1


Phoenix Mercury
13 7 0.650 2 10-3 8-2 5-5 8-2 W 4


Tulsa Shock
10 11 0.476 5.5 6-9 6-4 4-7 2-8 L 7


Los Angeles Sparks
6 14 0.300 9 5-8 4-6 2-8 4-6 W 3


San Antonio Stars
6 15 0.286 9.5 4-8 6-5 0-10 3-7 L 3


Seattle Storm
5 16 0.238 10.5 4-9 4-5 1-11 2-8 L 4

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA Basketball Trend Report


SAN ANTONIO (6 - 15) at WASHINGTON (11 - 7) - 8/5/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
SAN ANTONIO is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games against Eastern conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 269-325 ATS (-88.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 49-73 ATS (-31.3 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History


WASHINGTON is 4-1 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-1 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

[CNOTES]

The under is hot when Orioles' Chen faces AL West


The under is a very good 18-3 in the last 21 games Baltimore's Wei-Yin Chen has started against American League West opponents.


Under backers hope the streak continues Wednesday when the Orioles visit the Oakland Athletics in the finale of their three-game series.


Chen (3.24 ERA, 4-14 O/U) goes up against A's right-hander Kendall Graveman (3.84 ERA, 7-9 O/U), where the total currently sits at 7.0 runs.

 

[CNOTES]

Mariners' Walker looks to stay hot on the road


The Seattle Mariners are hoping young right-hander Taijuan Walker can keep up his absurd hot-streak when pitching on the road Wednesday in Colorado against the Rockies.


The Mariners are 6-0 in Walker's last six road starts, where he has pitched to a 2.07 ERA while punching out 40 batters and giving up just three walks in 39.1 innings of work.


Seattle and Walker are currently -126 road favorites going up against Rockies southpaw Chris Rusin (3-4, 4.61 ERA).

 

[CNOTES]

Pitchers wind at U.S. Cellular Field Wednesday


The pitchers for today's contest between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago White Sox could be given a hand by the wind Wednesday at U.S. Cellular Field Wednesday.


There will be a 10 mile per hour wind gusting in from left field during the game, otherwise, the weather is expected to be clear with temperatures in the high 70's.


The pitchers benefiting from the wind are the Rays' Erasmo Ramirez (3.61 ERA, 5-9 O/U) and the White Sox's Carlos Rodon (4.84 ERA, 8-6 O/U). The total currently sits at 8.0.

 

[CNOTES]

White Sox slumping at home


The Chicago White Sox are in a slump at U.S. Cellular Field, going 1-8 in their last nine games there.


The Pale Hose problem during the slump has been pitching, allowing a whopping 7.22 runs per game in those nine games, while scoring just 4.22 runs themselves.


They try to break out of the slump Wednesday afternoon against the visting Tampa Bay Rays.


The White Sox, currently -121 faves, send left-hander Carlos Rondon (4-4, 4.84 ERA) to the mound to take on the Rays right-hander Erasmo Ramirez (8-4, 3.61 ERA).

 

[CNOTES]

Rocky stretch for White Sox pitching staff


Aug 05, 2015


CHICAGO -- The White Sox pitching staff carried Chicago's teetering postseason hopes for half the season, but they're going through some turbulence now that the offense is out of its season-long slumber.


White Sox pitchers allowed 27 runs in a three-game series against the New York Yankees this past weekend and then the bullpen collapsed in three straight innings of a 5-4 loss Monday to start a series against the Tampa Bay Rays. That was before the Rays beat them 11-3 on Tuesday night at U.S. Cellular Field and hung seven runs on left-handed ace Chris Sale.


White Sox manager Robin Ventura, however, is taking a measured approach to the recent pitching blips.


"Everybody goes through their ruts and pitchers have nights where it doesn't happen," Ventura said, prior to Sale allowing seven runs for the second straight start. "As far as feeling confident with those guys going out there, you take your chances with these guys and feel confident bringing those guys in (from the bullpen) and doing their job."


The issue is preventing a recent rough patch from becoming something more troubling.


During the previous five games, White Sox relievers posted a combined 5.49 ERA, and in the loss Monday, some of Chicago's top relievers gave up key runs late in the game.


That included right-handed closer David Robertson, who entered with the game tied 4-4 in the ninth and allowed the eventual game-winning run on a clutch two-out single by Tampa Bay right fielder Mikie Mahtook.


"In the end, David will come out and put it behind him and come back and he'll be ready to go today," Ventura said. "Anybody who comes out of the bullpen and gives up a run, they put it behind them and get ready to go the next day. That's what you have to do. You forget about yesterday, prepare for today and be ready to go."

 

[CNOTES]

Angels' Wilson set to get another opinion on elbow


Aug 05, 2015


ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Los Angeles Angels left-hander C.J. Wilson will receive another medical opinion before possibly undergoing season-ending surgery to remove bone spurs from his left elbow.


Wilson announced his likely intention to seek surgery Saturday, when he underwent an MRI exam that revealed what the club called "left elbow impingement secondary to arthritis." The elbow was drained four times this season, but Wilson said the bone spurs limited his range of motion to such an extent that he could no longer pitch effectively.


"I'm in a situation where I can't even play catch," Wilson told the Los Angeles Times on Saturday. "As it gets worse, the risk of blowing my shoulder out and being completely done with baseball increases, and I'm not willing to take that risk."


Wilson, who went on the disabled list Friday, will speak Aug. 11 with Neal ElAttrache, a highly regarded orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine.


The left-hander's plans to undergo surgery frustrated some of his teammates, according to a report in MLB.com that cited anonymous sources.


"I've been pitching through it for a couple of months," Wilson told MLB.com. "I've thrown 100 innings in this condition, and it's just consistently getting worse."


Wilson owns an 8-8 record and a 3.89 ERA in 21 starts. He leads the Angels with 132 innings pitched, 118 hits allowed, 59 runs allowed and 46 walks while ranking second with 110 strikeouts.