Friday 07/20/2018 ... Comps / Bonus Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Requests Etc.

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W/L Trends
NY Mets

Mets are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 10-21 in their last 31 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 16-35 in their last 51 games on grass.
Mets are 31-72 in their last 103 vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 15-36 in their last 51 overall.
Mets are 8-20 in their last 28 games following a loss.
Mets are 7-19 in their last 26 interleague games.
Mets are 5-14 in their last 19 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Mets are 7-20 in their last 27 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 2-6 in their last 8 road games.
Mets are 4-12 in their last 16 vs. American League East.
Mets are 3-9 in their last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 2-6 in their last 8 Friday games.
Mets are 4-12 in their last 16 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 3-11 in their last 14 during game 1 of a series.
Mets are 3-12 in their last 15 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 2-9 in their last 11 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 games following an off day.
Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 1-7 in their last 8 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 1-8 in their last 9 interleague road games.
Mets are 0-5 in their last 5 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Mets are 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 interleague starts.
Mets are 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 17-6 in Syndergaards last 23 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 2-5 in Syndergaards last 7 road starts.
Mets are 2-5 in Syndergaards last 7 Friday starts.
Mets are 2-6 in Syndergaards last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

NY Yankees

Yankees are 6-1 in their last 7 games following an off day.
Yankees are 9-2 in their last 11 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 40-12 in their last 52 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 52-16 in their last 68 home games.
Yankees are 6-2 in their last 8 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Yankees are 43-15 in their last 58 games following a loss.
Yankees are 11-4 in their last 15 during game 1 of a series.
Yankees are 11-4 in their last 15 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Yankees are 8-3 in their last 11 interleague home games.
Yankees are 54-21 in their last 75 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. National League East.
Yankees are 15-6 in their last 21 interleague games.
Yankees are 37-15 in their last 52 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Yankees are 49-20 in their last 69 games on grass.
Yankees are 7-3 in their last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 53-24 in their last 77 overall.
Yankees are 49-23 in their last 72 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 48-23 in their last 71 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Yankees are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 5-1 in Germans last 6 home starts.
Yankees are 4-1 in Germans last 5 starts on grass.
Yankees are 4-1 in Germans last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 5-2 in Germans last 7 starts.

OU Trends
NY Mets

Under is 4-0 in Mets last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0-1 in Mets last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Mets last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 8-2 in Mets last 10 interleague games.
Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 8-2 in Mets last 10 vs. American League East.
Under is 7-2 in Mets last 9 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2-1 in Mets last 8 games following a loss.
Under is 12-5-2 in Mets last 19 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Mets last 10 Friday games.
Under is 6-1 in Syndergaards last 7 Friday starts.
Under is 6-1-2 in Syndergaards last 9 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1-2 in Syndergaards last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Syndergaards last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1-1 in Syndergaards last 7 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 15-4-2 in Syndergaards last 21 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 18-6 in Syndergaards last 24 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-2-1 in Syndergaards last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

NY Yankees

Under is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 4-0-2 in Yankees last 6 games following a loss.
Under is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 12-1 in Yankees last 13 interleague games.
Under is 12-1 in Yankees last 13 vs. National League East.
Under is 10-1 in Yankees last 11 games following an off day.
Under is 8-1 in Yankees last 9 Friday games.
Under is 7-1 in Yankees last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 13-3 in Yankees last 16 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 interleague home games.
Under is 21-6-2 in Yankees last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 21-6 in Yankees last 27 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 15-5-1 in Yankees last 21 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 11-4-1 in Yankees last 16 home games.
Under is 19-7 in Yankees last 26 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 27-10-2 in Yankees last 39 overall.
Under is 21-8-2 in Yankees last 31 on grass.
Under is 18-7-3 in Yankees last 28 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-4-1 in Yankees last 14 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Under is 4-1 in Germans last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Germans last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Germans last 7 starts on grass.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings in New York.
Mets are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in New York.
Mets are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings.

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Preview: Orioles at Blue Jays
Gracenote
Jul 19, 2018

The Baltimore Orioles begin life without All-Star shortstop Manny Machado when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays for the beginning of a three-game series Friday night. Machado was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday in exchange for five minor leaguers, ending an era that saw that the 26-year-old amass 162 homers and nearly 1,000 hits in six-plus seasons with the Orioles.

"Obviously, it's a bittersweet day for our organization," Dan Duquette, the Orioles' executive vice president of baseball operations, told reporters Wednesday. "We watched Manny grow up in our franchise the past eight years. We all know what an exceptional talent he is, from the great plays that he made to his elite hitting." Machado was one of the only bright spots for last-place Baltimore, which won its final two games before the All-Star break on the heels of a dismal 9-35 stretch. More Orioles will be shipped in the coming weeks and the same could be said for the Blue Jays, who exit the break nine games below .500 after losing three of four at Boston before the intermission. Dylan Bundy leads Baltimore with six victories and seeks No. 7 as he toes the rubber Friday night against fellow right-hander Sam Gaviglio.

TV: 7:07 p.m. ET, MASN (Baltimore), Sportsnet (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Dylan Bundy (6-9, 4.35 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Sam Gaviglio (2-3, 4.58)

Bundy was dominant at times in May and June but opened this month by going 0-2 with a 12.27 ERA in his first two starts. He has five strikeouts and five walks in that span, issuing a season high-tying four free passes in a loss to the New York Yankees on July 11. The former first-round pick fanned 10 Blue Jays over seven strong frames earlier in the year and boasts a 1.17 ERA in eight career matchups (four starts).

Gaviglio worked on two days' rest his last time out and managed to get through 3 1/3 innings of a no-decision at Fenway Park in Boston. Since seven strong innings against the Detroit Tigers on June 30, the 28-year-old has seen just 9 1/3 frames of action over the course of three appearances. Gaviglio, who will be facing Baltimore for the first time, has a 1.97 ERA in seven games (five starts) at home.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Blue Jays placed CF Kevin Pillar (shoulder) on the 10-day disabled list and 2B Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on the seven-day concussion list earlier in the week.

2. Orioles 2B Jonathan Schoop is batting .368 in July.

3. Toronto outscored Baltimore 27-11 while sweeping four straight at home when the teams last met in June.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 5, Orioles 3

 

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W/L Trends
Baltimore

Orioles are 15-38 in their last 53 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 15-39 in their last 54 vs. American League East.
Orioles are 9-24 in their last 33 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 7-19 in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Orioles are 11-30 in their last 41 during game 1 of a series.
Orioles are 4-11 in their last 15 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 14-39 in their last 53 overall.
Orioles are 15-42 in their last 57 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Orioles are 7-21 in their last 28 games following an off day.
Orioles are 9-27 in their last 36 games following a win.
Orioles are 14-49 in their last 63 road games.
Orioles are 11-40 in their last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 3-11 in their last 14 vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 11-41 in their last 52 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 3-13 in their last 16 games on astroturf.
Orioles are 1-6 in their last 7 Friday games.
Orioles are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 4-1 in Bundys last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 5-2 in Bundys last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 4-9 in Bundys last 13 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Orioles are 3-8 in Bundys last 11 starts during game 1 of a series.
Orioles are 1-4 in Bundys last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 1-10 in Bundys last 11 starts vs. American League East.

Toronto

Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Blue Jays are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Blue Jays are 5-1 in their last 6 Friday games.
Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 games following an off day.
Blue Jays are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Blue Jays are 39-19 in their last 58 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Blue Jays are 16-36 in their last 52 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 games on astroturf.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 home games.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. American League East.
Blue Jays are 4-0 in Gaviglios last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in Gaviglios last 5 starts vs. American League East.

OU Trends
Baltimore

Under is 2-0-2 in Orioles last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-0-2 in Orioles last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-1 in Orioles last 8 Friday games.
Under is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 games following an off day.
Over is 4-1-1 in Orioles last 6 games following a win.
Under is 20-6-1 in Orioles last 27 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 19-6-1 in Orioles last 26 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Orioles last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 17-6-3 in Orioles last 26 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 22-8 in Orioles last 30 on astroturf.
Under is 7-3 in Orioles last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 11-5 in Orioles last 16 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-1 in Bundys last 8 Friday starts.
Under is 4-1-2 in Bundys last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Bundys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 8-3-2 in Bundys last 13 starts vs. American League East.
Over is 5-2 in Bundys last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Toronto

Under is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 7-2 in Blue Jays last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Blue Jays last 9 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Blue Jays last 8 games following an off day.
Under is 18-7-1 in Blue Jays last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 5-2 in Blue Jays last 7 Friday games.
Over is 7-3 in Blue Jays last 10 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 9-4-1 in Blue Jays last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 11-5 in Blue Jays last 16 vs. American League East.
Under is 3-1-1 in Gaviglios last 5 home starts.

Head to Head

Under is 27-6-1 in the last 34 meetings.
Under is 16-5 in the last 21 meetings in Toronto.
Orioles are 31-65 in the last 96 meetings in Toronto.
Orioles are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.

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Preview: Red Sox at Tigers
Gracenote
Jul 19, 2018

The Boston Red Sox look to build off their historic first half of the season when they begin a six-game road trip following the All-Star break with the first of three against the struggling Detroit Tigers on Friday night. The Red Sox (68-30) averaged seven runs while going 12-1 in their last 13 contests and lead the second-place New York Yankees by 4 1/2 games in the American League East while moving to 38 over .500 for the first time since 1949.

“I think we did great. I think the record shows,” Boston’s Mookie Betts, who leads the majors with a .359 batting average (.436 in July), told reporters. “We were pretty much in every game, had a chance to win every game and we won a lot of them.” David Price gets the start on Friday for the Red Sox against his former team while looking for an 11th victory and the Tigers counter with fellow left-hander Matthew Boyd, who has struggled since a solid beginning to his campaign. Detroit was in the hunt in the AL Central in mid-June, but has dropped 20 of its last 25 contests despite snapping a six-game losing streak Sunday with a 6-3 win at Houston. Right fielder Nicholas Castellanos has been the most dependable offensive player for the Tigers, leading the team in hits (115), doubles (29), homers (15), runs (54), RBIs (56) and batting average (.305).

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NESN (Boston), FS Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH David Price (10-6, 4.42 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Matthew Boyd (4-8, 4.76)

Price struck out eight and allowed three runs over 6 2/3 innings to beat Toronto in his last start before the break after being pounded for 12 runs across eight innings in the previous two. The 32-year-old Vanderbilt product still gave up two homers in his last outing on July 12 and served up 11 longballs in his past five starts after permitting seven in his first 14 of 2018. Victor Martinez is 8-for-17 with three homers versus Price, who is 5-1 with a 2.40 ERA against the Tigers in his career.

Boyd is winless in his last six outings, managing one quality start during that stretch while going 0-4 with a combined 8.68 ERA. The 32-year-old Oregon State product, who is 3-2 with a 3.57 ERA in eight starts at home, struck out eight and yielded five runs on four hits and a walk over six innings in a loss at Tampa Bay on July 10 in his last start. Mitch Moreland is 5-for-14 with a homer against Boyd, who beat Boston on June 7 with 6 1/3 innings of two-run ball to improve to 1-1 with a 7.30 ERA in three career games versus Boston.

WALK-OFFS

1. Detroit CF Leonys Martin (hamstring), who is batting .257 with nine homers and 29 RBIs, could return to the lineup as early as Friday.

2. Boston SS Xander Bogaerts is 9-for-25 with two homers and 10 RBIs during his current six-game hitting streak.

3. Red Sox LF Andrew Benintendi went 5-for-15 with two homers as his team took two of three against the Tigers from June 5-7.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 6, Tigers 3

 

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W/L Trends
Boston

Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League Central.
Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Red Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Red Sox are 37-14 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 38-15 in their last 53 overall.
Red Sox are 38-15 in their last 53 games on grass.
Red Sox are 57-23 in their last 80 vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 36-15 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 47-20 in their last 67 games following a win.
Red Sox are 40-18 in their last 58 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 35-16 in their last 51 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 40-19 in their last 59 road games.
Red Sox are 35-17 in their last 52 games following an off day.
Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 Friday games.
Red Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Red Sox are 5-0 in Prices last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Red Sox are 11-1 in Prices last 12 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 6-1 in Prices last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 6-1 in Prices last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 10-2 in Prices last 12 starts.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Prices last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 8-2 in Prices last 10 starts on grass.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Prices last 5 Friday starts.
Red Sox are 5-2 in Prices last 7 road starts.
Red Sox are 5-2 in Prices last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Detroit

Tigers are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Tigers are 12-5 in their last 17 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Tigers are 7-17 in their last 24 Friday games.
Tigers are 15-37 in their last 52 during game 1 of a series.
Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. American League East.
Tigers are 2-6 in their last 8 home games.
Tigers are 6-20 in their last 26 overall.
Tigers are 3-10 in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Tigers are 3-15 in their last 18 games on grass.
Tigers are 2-12 in their last 14 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-8 in their last 9 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 0-4 in their last 4 games following an off day.
Tigers are 6-1 in Boyds last 7 home starts.
Tigers are 4-1 in Boyds last 5 starts with 9 or more days of rest.
Tigers are 6-14 in Boyds last 20 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 3-8 in Boyds last 11 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 2-6 in Boyds last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-8 in Boyds last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 0-4 in Boyds last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Tigers are 0-5 in Boyds last 5 starts.
Tigers are 0-4 in Boyds last 4 Friday starts.

OU Trends
Boston

Over is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 vs. American League Central.
Over is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 Friday games.
Over is 8-2-1 in Red Sox last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 19-8-1 in Red Sox last 28 games following an off day.
Under is 7-3 in Red Sox last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-5-1 in Red Sox last 17 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 3-0-1 in Prices last 4 starts on grass.
Over is 3-0-1 in Prices last 4 starts overall.
Under is 5-1 in Prices last 6 starts vs. American League Central.
Under is 3-1-1 in Prices last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 6-2-1 in Prices last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-4-1 in Prices last 14 starts during game 1 of a series.

Detroit

Under is 9-0 in Tigers last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 games following a win.
Under is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 6-1-1 in Tigers last 8 Friday games.
Under is 9-2 in Tigers last 11 vs. American League East.
Under is 4-1-1 in Tigers last 6 home games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 games following an off day.
Under is 19-7 in Tigers last 26 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 16-6 in Tigers last 22 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 12-5-1 in Tigers last 18 overall.
Under is 7-3-1 in Tigers last 11 on grass.
Over is 37-18-2 in Tigers last 57 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Under is 6-1 in Boyds last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Boyds last 6 Friday starts.
Under is 9-2 in Boyds last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Boyds last 5 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 4-1 in Boyds last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-3 in Boyds last 12 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Boyds last 7 starts on grass.

Head to Head

Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Over is 12-5-3 in the last 20 meetings in Detroit.
Red Sox are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Detroit.

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Preview: Pirates at Reds
Gracenote
Jul 19, 2018

The Pittsburgh Pirates have won a season-high six in a row and eight of nine to propel themselves back in the mix in the National League Central. The Pirates (48-49) look to continue their ascent on Friday when they begin a six-game road trip through the Buckeye State with the opener of a three-game series versus the Cincinnati Reds (43-53).

"While we've closed ground in the division, we've closed ground in the wild card, we've had a great week against really good teams, we need to do more and we need to continue to play this way," Pittsburgh general manager Neal Huntington told reporters. Josh Bell belted a walk-off two-run double in the 10th inning in the Pirates' 7-6 win over Milwaukee on Sunday to give him seven hits and four RBIs over his last four games. While Pittsburgh resides in fourth place despite its hot play, Cincinnati remains in the cellar despite posting an NL-best 21-10 mark since June 10. Adam Duvall, who had a two-run single in Sunday's 6-4 setback to St. Louis, is a paltry 2-for-32 against the Pirates this season.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh, FS Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Jameson Taillon (6-7, 3.91 ERA) vs. Reds RH Tyler Mahle (7-7, 4.02)

Taillon improved to 4-3 with a 3.29 ERA in his last nine starts after striking out a career-high 10 batters in a 6-3 win versus Milwaukee on July 12. The 26-year-old split a pair of decisions against Cincinnati this season, with a one-hit shutout in a 5-0 victory on April 8 answered by a six-run effort over six innings in a 7-2 setback on May 22. Cincinnati native Scooter Gennett, who belted a grand slam in the latter contest, has tormented Taillon to the tune of going 10-for-25 with five extra-base hits (four doubles, homer) and seven RBIs.

Mahle tasted defeat for the first time in nearly two months on July 11 after getting shredded for a career-worst seven runs on six hits over a season-low 2 1/3 innings of a 19-4 loss at Cleveland. The 23-year-old likely doesn't have fond memories of his last start against Pittsburgh, as he permitted five runs on nine hits - including two homers - in 4 2/3 frames of a 5-0 setback on April 8. Gregory Polanco and Corey Dickerson each homered in that contest against Mahle, with the latter going 15-for-39 with nine extra-base hits (seven doubles, triple, homer) this season versus the Reds.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cincinnati 3B Eugenio Suarez is 12-for-36 with four homers and 14 RBIs against Pittsburgh this season.

2. Pirates CF Starling Marte has four homers, 10 RBIs and nine runs scored during his 12-game hitting streak.

3. Reds OF Scott Schebler was placed on the disabled list after sustaining a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder while colliding with the wall in Saturday's win over St. Louis.

PREDICTION: Pirates 4, Reds 2

 

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W/L Trends
Pittsburgh

Pirates are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a win.
Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 6-0 in their last 6 overall.
Pirates are 6-0 in their last 6 games on grass.
Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
Pirates are 1-7 in their last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 4-0 in Taillons last 4 road starts.
Pirates are 6-0 in Taillons last 6 Friday starts.
Pirates are 8-3 in Taillons last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 5-2 in Taillons last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 9-4 in Taillons last 13 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Cincinnati

Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 games following an off day.
Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Reds are 12-5 in their last 17 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 18-8 in their last 26 overall.
Reds are 18-8 in their last 26 games on grass.
Reds are 4-0 in Mahles last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Reds are 6-1 in Mahles last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 4-1 in Mahles last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 4-1 in Mahles last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 7-2 in Mahles last 9 starts.
Reds are 7-2 in Mahles last 9 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Pittsburgh

Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 road games.
Over is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-1 in Pirates last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 12-4 in Pirates last 16 vs. National League Central.
Over is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-3 in Pirates last 10 overall.
Under is 7-3 in Pirates last 10 on grass.
Over is 21-10-2 in Pirates last 33 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-1 in Taillons last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Taillons last 9 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 3-1-1 in Taillons last 5 starts with 7 or more days of rest.
Under is 8-3-1 in Taillons last 12 road starts.
Under is 5-2 in Taillons last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Taillons last 7 starts on grass.
Over is 5-2-1 in Taillons last 8 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Taillons last 7 starts overall.
Under is 9-4 in Taillons last 13 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Cincinnati

Over is 3-0-1 in Reds last 4 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 5-0-1 in Reds last 6 games following a loss.
Over is 8-1-1 in Reds last 10 home games.
Over is 13-2-2 in Reds last 17 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-1-1 in Reds last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 19-5-2 in Reds last 26 overall.
Over is 19-5-2 in Reds last 26 on grass.
Over is 15-5-1 in Reds last 21 vs. National League Central.
Over is 17-6-3 in Reds last 26 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 19-7-2 in Reds last 28 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Mahles last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 9-1 in Mahles last 10 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 4-1 in Mahles last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 3-1-2 in Mahles last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 6-2-2 in Mahles last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Mahles last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 14-6-3 in Mahles last 23 starts on grass.
Under is 14-6-3 in Mahles last 23 starts overall.
Under is 7-3-1 in Mahles last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 7-3-3 in Mahles last 13 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in Taillons last 4 starts vs. Reds.
Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Cincinnati.
Under is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings.
Pirates are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Cincinnati.

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Preview: Marlins at Rays
Gracenote
Jul 19, 2018

The Tampa Bay Rays still maintain hope to climb into the American League wild-card race, while keeping an eye on the future, as they begin the second half Friday with the opener of a three-game interleague set with the visiting Miami Marlins. The Rays dropped three of four at Minnesota before the All-Star break, but have won 15 of their last 22 overall and trail Seattle by 8 1/2 games for the AL’s second wild-card spot.

Tampa Bay will have to start their quest without All-Star catcher Wilson Ramos, who suffered a hamstring injury last weekend and was placed in the 10-day disabled list Wednesday, while they will field offers for several players before the trade deadline. Nathan Eovaldi, one of those players teams may be interested in, will make his 10th start of the season for the Rays in the opener of the Citrus Series and will be opposed by Miami veteran right-hander Dan Straily - another possible trade target. The Marlins won five of their last seven before the break, including series wins at home against National League playoff hopefuls Milwaukee and Philadelphia. Veteran second baseman Starlin Castro, who leads the team with a .291 batting average, was 8-for-14 with two walks as Miami took two of three from Tampa Bay from July 2-4.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Florida (Miami), FS Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Dan Straily (3-4, 4.29 ERA) vs. Rays RH Nathan Eovaldi (3-4, 4.59)

Straily has strung together four straight quality starts after being ejected in his June 19 outing at San Francisco, but managed just a 1-1 record in that stretch. The 29-year-old Marshall product allowed nine earned runs on 18 hits and nine walks over 25 1/3 innings in his past four starts, including a no-decision versus Milwaukee on July 11. C.J. Cron is 2-for-2 with a double and a homer against Straily, who lost his only career start versus the Rays last year.

Eovaldi was pounded for eight runs on nine hits over 2 2/3 innings at Minnesota on Friday in his last outing before the break after posting three straight quality starts. The 28-year-old Texan blanked the New York Mets on one hit with nine strikeouts in a victory on July 8. Castro (5-for-9) and Miguel Rojas (3-for-3) have had success against Eovaldi, who held the Marlins to two runs on eight hits over six innings in a no-decision July 2.

WALK-OFFS

1. Miami rookie RF Brian Anderson is 14-for-40 with three homers and eight RBIs over his last nine contests.

2. Tampa Bay SS Adeiny Hechavarria is 8-for-23 with three RBIs during a current six-game hitting streak.

3. The Marlins own an NL-worst 18 road wins and the Rays have won 14 of their last 15 home games.

PREDICTION: Rays 6, Marlins 2

 

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W/L Trends
Miami

Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Marlins are 5-1 in their last 6 interleague 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 9-3 in their last 12 during game 1 of a series.
Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. American League East.
Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 interleague games.
Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 16-36 in their last 52 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 18-42 in their last 60 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 11-26 in their last 37 interleague road games.
Marlins are 10-24 in their last 34 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a win.
Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Marlins are 8-20 in their last 28 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 6-15 in their last 21 games on astroturf.
Marlins are 3-11 in their last 14 games following an off day.
Marlins are 1-8 in their last 9 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 4-0 in Strailys last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Marlins are 6-1 in Strailys last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 6-2 in Strailys last 8 Friday starts.
Marlins are 4-9 in Strailys last 13 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 2-7 in Strailys last 9 starts.
Marlins are 1-5 in Strailys last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 0-4 in Strailys last 4 road starts.
Marlins are 0-5 in Strailys last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Tampa Bay

Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Rays are 17-4 in their last 21 games on astroturf.
Rays are 17-4 in their last 21 home games.
Rays are 17-4 in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 8-2 in their last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 7-2 in their last 9 games following a loss.
Rays are 7-2 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Rays are 16-5 in their last 21 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 46-19 in their last 65 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 36-16 in their last 52 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 15-7 in their last 22 overall.
Rays are 15-7 in their last 22 vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 6-13 in their last 19 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 interleague home games.
Rays are 3-8 in their last 11 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 2-6 in their last 8 Friday games.
Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 1-6 in their last 7 games following an off day.
Rays are 2-6 in Eovaldis last 8 starts.

OU Trends
Miami

Under is 3-0-1 in Marlins last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-0 in Marlins last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-0-2 in Marlins last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-2 in Marlins last 11 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2-1 in Marlins last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-3-2 in Marlins last 13 games following a win.
Over is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 interleague road games.
Over is 12-5 in Marlins last 17 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 39-18-4 in Marlins last 61 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 5-0 in Strailys last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-1 in Strailys last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Strailys last 7 starts overall.
Over is 10-4-1 in Strailys last 15 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Tampa Bay

Under is 5-0 in Rays last 5 games following an off day.
Under is 5-0-1 in Rays last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Rays last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 7-1 in Rays last 8 Friday games.
Under is 6-1-1 in Rays last 8 on astroturf.
Under is 6-1-1 in Rays last 8 home games.
Under is 8-2 in Rays last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 10-3 in Rays last 13 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 6-2 in Rays last 8 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 8-3 in Rays last 11 games following a loss.
Under is 5-2 in Rays last 7 interleague games.
Under is 5-2 in Rays last 7 vs. National League East.
Under is 7-3 in Rays last 10 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 21-9-1 in Rays last 31 overall.

Head to Head

Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

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Preview: Indians at Rangers
Gracenote
Jul 19, 2018

All-Star Shin-Soo Choo looks to extend his streak of reaching base to 52 consecutive games when the Texas Rangers host the Cleveland Indians on Friday for the opener of their three-game series. Choo recently surpassed Julio Franco's franchise-record single-season mark of 46 straight contests set in 1993 and is closing in on Will Clark's overall streak of 58 games bridging the 1995 and 1996 campaigns.

Choo has been a bright spot in a lackluster season - the Rangers are 15 games below .500 - as he is batting .293 with 18 home runs and 43 RBIs. "Every hitter has a different goal, but my goal is always to get on base, get a hit, walk or get hit by a pitch," Choo told reporters. "It doesn't matter. That mentality makes this on-base streak special. Experience is a big help. When you play this long, you see a lot of pitches, different styles and different type of pitchers." The Indians hold a 7 1/2-game lead over Minnesota in the American League Central and made a move to shore up a shaky bullpen by acquiring two-time All-Star Brad Hand and Adam Cimber from San Diego on Thursday for highly regarded catching prospect Francisco Mejia. Cleveland All-Stars Jose Ramirez (.302 average, 29 homers, 70 RBIs) and Francisco Lindor (.291-25-62) have combined for 112 extra-base hits - 57 by the former.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland), FS Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Trevor Bauer (8-6, 2.24 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Martin Perez (2-4, 7.67)

Bauer is 3-1 with a 1.27 ERA and 54 strikeouts over 42 2/3 innings in his last six starts. The 26-year-old ranks fourth in the major leagues with 175 strikeouts - 21 shy of the career high he set last year - and has fanned 10 or more batters on eight occasions. Bauer is 1-0 with a 3.48 ERA in five career starts against the Rangers, including a no-decision on April 30 in which he gave up two runs and four hits with 11 strikeouts in 6 2/3 frames.

Perez was sharp in a loss to Baltimore on Saturday, giving up just one run and five hits over seven innings. The outing was the first in 2 1/2 months for the 27-year-old as he was sidelined with a right elbow injury he initially suffered during an offseason incident with a bull. Perez is 0-2 with a 9.20 ERA in four career appearances (three starts) against the Indians but has held Lindor (0-for-5) in check.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Indians scored 25 runs while taking two of three from the Rangers from April 30-May 2.

2. Texas has lost 10 of its 13 games this month.

3. Cleveland All-Star LF Michael Brantley is batting .316 with six two-hit performances in July.

PREDICTION: Indians 4, Rangers 1

 

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W/L Trends
Cleveland

Indians are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Indians are 4-0 in their last 4 road games.
Indians are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 5-1 in their last 6 games following an off day.
Indians are 59-20 in their last 79 vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 40-17 in their last 57 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Indians are 45-21 in their last 66 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 53-25 in their last 78 Friday games.
Indians are 42-20 in their last 62 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Indians are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 4-0 in Bauers last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Indians are 4-1 in Bauers last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 14-6 in Bauers last 20 starts vs. American League West.
Indians are 14-6 in Bauers last 20 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 9-4 in Bauers last 13 starts during game 1 of a series.
Indians are 24-11 in Bauers last 35 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Indians are 2-5 in Bauers last 7 Friday starts.

Texas

Rangers are 6-2 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Rangers are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. American League Central.
Rangers are 17-8 in their last 25 games following an off day.
Rangers are 20-42 in their last 62 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 19-41 in their last 60 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 18-39 in their last 57 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 17-38 in their last 55 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Rangers are 2-7 in their last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 4-1 in Perezs last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Rangers are 7-2 in Perezs last 9 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 7-2 in Perezs last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 9-3 in Perezs last 12 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Rangers are 6-2 in Perezs last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Rangers are 6-2 in Perezs last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 6-2 in Perezs last 8 home starts.
Rangers are 10-4 in Perezs last 14 starts on grass.
Rangers are 3-7 in Perezs last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
Rangers are 4-10 in Perezs last 14 Friday starts.
Rangers are 1-4 in Perezs last 5 starts.

OU Trends
Cleveland

Over is 2-0-2 in Indians last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 2-0-2 in Indians last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 2-0-2 in Indians last 4 games following a win.
Over is 4-0 in Indians last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 6-1 in Indians last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1-1 in Indians last 7 overall.
Over is 5-1-1 in Indians last 7 on grass.
Over is 5-1-1 in Indians last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Indians last 5 Friday games.
Over is 4-1 in Indians last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 6-2 in Indians last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 14-5-1 in Indians last 20 vs. American League West.
Under is 5-2 in Indians last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 9-4 in Indians last 13 road games.
Under is 11-5-1 in Indians last 17 games following an off day.
Over is 13-6-1 in Indians last 20 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 8-1 in Bauers last 9 starts on grass.
Under is 8-1 in Bauers last 9 starts overall.
Under is 7-1 in Bauers last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-1 in Bauers last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 39-8-6 in Bauers last 53 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Bauers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 19-6-1 in Bauers last 26 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2-1 in Bauers last 8 Friday starts.
Under is 45-18-5 in Bauers last 68 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 17-7-2 in Bauers last 26 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 19-9-2 in Bauers last 30 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 37-18-2 in Bauers last 57 starts with 4 days of rest.

Texas

Over is 5-0 in Rangers last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Under is 8-1 in Rangers last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-2 in Rangers last 11 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2-1 in Rangers last 9 overall.
Under is 6-2-1 in Rangers last 9 on grass.
Over is 6-2-1 in Rangers last 9 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-1 in Rangers last 8 games following an off day.
Under is 5-2-1 in Rangers last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-0 in Perezs last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-0-1 in Perezs last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 10-2-2 in Perezs last 14 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 5-1-1 in Perezs last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-1 in Perezs last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 12-4 in Perezs last 16 Friday starts.
Over is 3-1-2 in Perezs last 6 starts overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Perezs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Perezs last 8 starts on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Perezs last 7 home starts.
Over is 5-2-1 in Perezs last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 19-8 in Perezs last 27 starts during game 1 of a series.

Head to Head

Indians are 4-0 in Bauers last 4 starts vs. Rangers.
Indians are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
Over is 3-1-1 in Bauers last 5 starts vs. Rangers.
Indians are 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Texas.

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Preview: Dodgers at Brewers
Gracenote
Jul 19, 2018

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat out a number of other National League contenders - including the Milwaukee Brewers - to acquire the services of Manny Machado during the All-Star break, adding even more thump to an offense that leads the NL in home runs. Two days after being acquired in a six-player deal, the four-time All-Star is expected to make his debut for the Dodgers on Friday as they visit the Brewers for the opener of their three-game series.

Los Angeles sent five prospects to Baltimore on Wednesday to fill the void both at shortstop and in the batting order that has existed since Corey Seager was forced to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery after playing only 26 games. The Dodgers, who have belted an NL-high 129 homers this season, figure to utilize the 26-year-old Machado as their regular cleanup hitter after he finished the first half ranked sixth in the American League in blasts (24) and tied for fourth in RBIs (65) while playing for the league-worst Orioles. The Brewers could use a bit of a spark after dropping a season-high six straight while going 1-7 on an eight-game road trip prior to the break. Milwaukee has won six of its last seven at Miller Park, however, and owns the second-best home record in the NL (30-18).

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Rich Hill (2-4, 4.55 ERA) vs. Brewers LH Wade Miley (1-1, 2.38)

Hill has been steady over his last three starts (3.38 ERA, 22 strikeouts in 18 2/3 innings) but may be on the verge of losing his spot in the rotation as Los Angeles has dropped seven of his 11 turns. The 38-year-old pitched in relief for the first time since 2014 on Saturday, walking two and striking out two in one hitless frame versus the Los Angeles Angels. Jesus Aguilar (1-for-2) is the only Brewer to go deep against Hill, who is 2-1 with a 3.92 ERA in seven career appearances (six starts) versus Milwaukee.

Miley will make his fourth start of the season after allowing three runs and eight hits over 11 1/2 innings in his first three turns, including a loss at Pittsburgh on July 12 in which he yielded two runs and four hits over five frames. It was the first outing since May 8 due to an oblique injury for the 31-year-old native of Louisiana, who issued five walks to raise his season total to nine - matching his number of strikeouts on the year. Miley owns a 3-5 record and 4.16 ERA in 12 career starts and one relief appearance against the Dodgers.

WALK-OFFS

1. Dodgers SS-OF Chris Taylor is expected to move into a super-utility role but should make the majority of his starts at second base following the acquisition of Machado.

2. Aguilar, who leads the NL with 24 homers, went 6-for-27 during the Brewers' recent eight-game road trip.

3. Machado is 4-for-25 with no homers in six career games against Milwaukee.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 7, Brewers 4

 

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W/L Trends
LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 7-1 in their last 8 games following an off day.
Dodgers are 12-2 in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 14-3 in their last 17 during game 1 of a series.
Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
Dodgers are 16-5 in their last 21 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 6-2 in their last 8 Friday games.
Dodgers are 17-6 in their last 23 road games.
Dodgers are 19-7 in their last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Dodgers are 82-34 in their last 116 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 81-34 in their last 115 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 21-9 in their last 30 vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 97-43 in their last 140 games following a win.
Dodgers are 54-24 in their last 78 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Dodgers are 37-17 in their last 54 overall.
Dodgers are 37-17 in their last 54 games on grass.
Dodgers are 9-3 in Hills last 12 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 8-3 in Hills last 11 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 5-2 in Hills last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Dodgers are 5-2 in Hills last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 3-7 in Hills last 10 starts.
Dodgers are 3-7 in Hills last 10 starts on grass.
Dodgers are 1-5 in Hills last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Dodgers are 0-5 in Hills last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Dodgers are 0-4 in Hills last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Milwaukee

Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 games following an off day.
Brewers are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Brewers are 6-1 in their last 7 home games.
Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 Friday games.
Brewers are 16-5 in their last 21 vs. National League West.
Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Brewers are 36-15 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 36-16 in their last 52 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 1-6 in their last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Brewers are 0-5 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Brewers are 0-6 in their last 6 overall.
Brewers are 0-6 in their last 6 games on grass.
Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

OU Trends
LA Dodgers

Under is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 games following an off day.
Under is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 Friday games.
Over is 6-0 in Dodgers last 6 vs. National League Central.
Under is 6-1 in Dodgers last 7 road games.
Under is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 games following a win.
Under is 5-1-1 in Dodgers last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 10-2-1 in Dodgers last 13 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 7-2 in Dodgers last 9 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 24-9-1 in Dodgers last 34 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 11-5 in Dodgers last 16 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Hills last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Hills last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-2 in Hills last 9 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-3 in Hills last 11 starts on grass.
Over is 8-3 in Hills last 11 starts overall.
Over is 5-2 in Hills last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.

Milwaukee

Over is 6-1 in Brewers last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-1-1 in Brewers last 7 Friday games.
Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-2-1 in Brewers last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 17-6 in Brewers last 23 vs. National League West.
Under is 21-8-1 in Brewers last 30 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 games following an off day.
Over is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 on grass.
Under is 49-22-2 in Brewers last 73 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 57-27-1 in Brewers last 85 games following a loss.
Under is 45-22-1 in Brewers last 68 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Dodgers are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Milwaukee.

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Preview: Twins at Royals
Gracenote
Jul 19, 2018

The Kansas City Royals are saddled with the worst record in the majors as they resume play after the All-Star break by hosting the Minnesota Twins on Friday. The 2015 World Series champions are an abysmal 27-68 as they enter the opener of a three-game set with the Twins.

Kansas City lost 13 of its final 15 games prior to the break and one of the two victories during the stretch occurred in a road contest against the Twins on July 10. All-Star catcher Salvador Perez is batting just .221 but he finished play prior to the break by going 8-for-26 with two homers, and seven RBIs during a six-game hitting streak. Minnesota was on a tear before the stoppage by winning nine of 11 games and scoring 10 or more runs on three occasions. Second baseman Brian Dozier has four homers and 13 RBIs over the past eight games and he is being mentioned in trade rumors with the Twins 7 1/2 games behind the Cleveland Indians in the American League Central.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, FS North (Minnesota), FS Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Kyle Gibson (4-6, 3.42 ERA) vs. Royals LH Danny Duffy (5-8, 4.59)

Gibson has won back-to-back starts in which he allowed four runs and nine hits and struck out 18 over 15 innings. The 30-year-old is holding opposing batters to a .197 average in nine road outings while going 2-2 with a 2.84 ERA. Gibson blanked Kansas City on five hits over seven innings in a no-decision on May 29 and is 6-4 with a 3.22 ERA in 16 career turns against the Royals.

Duffy struck out 17 over 13 scoreless innings in his final two starts before the All-Star break, including a July 9 no-decision in which he gave up six hits over six scoreless innings against the Twins. The 29-year-old is 0-4 with a 6.75 ERA in seven home starts this season and is winless in his past eight turns at Kauffman Stadium dating back to last season. Duffy has a 0.75 ERA in two no-decisions against Minnesota this season and is 5-1 with a 2.27 ERA in 19 career appearances (15 starts) against the Twins.

WALK-OFFS

1. The teams have split six meetings this season with the Royals taking two of three in Kansas City from May 28-30.

2. Royals OF Paulo Orlando, who is batting just .172 in 87 at-bats this season, is a scorching 8-for-13 with two walks against Gibson.

3. Minnesota LF Eddie Rosario is 13-for-31 with one homer and seven RBIs during a seven-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Twins 8, Royals 5

 

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W/L Trends
Minnesota

Twins are 7-1 in their last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Twins are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 9-2 in their last 11 overall.
Twins are 9-2 in their last 11 games on grass.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win.
Twins are 8-21 in their last 29 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Twins are 3-8 in their last 11 games following an off day.
Twins are 5-17 in their last 22 road games.
Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Twins are 6-1 in Gibsons last 7 Friday starts.
Twins are 9-2 in Gibsons last 11 starts during game 1 of a series.
Twins are 20-6 in Gibsons last 26 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 11-4 in Gibsons last 15 starts vs. American League Central.
Twins are 7-3 in Gibsons last 10 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 11-5 in Gibsons last 16 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Twins are 35-16 in Gibsons last 51 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 13-6 in Gibsons last 19 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 15-7 in Gibsons last 22 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 2-5 in Gibsons last 7 starts with 7 or more days of rest.
Twins are 1-7 in Gibsons last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Kansas City

Royals are 17-35 in their last 52 games following an off day.
Royals are 4-9 in their last 13 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Royals are 16-38 in their last 54 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 15-36 in their last 51 during game 1 of a series.
Royals are 18-44 in their last 62 games following a loss.
Royals are 16-40 in their last 56 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 14-37 in their last 51 home games.
Royals are 14-38 in their last 52 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 6-18 in their last 24 vs. a team with a losing record.
Royals are 14-43 in their last 57 overall.
Royals are 14-43 in their last 57 games on grass.
Royals are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. American League Central.
Royals are 13-47 in their last 60 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 3-11 in their last 14 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 2-8 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 1-7 in their last 8 Friday games.
Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Royals are 4-1 in Duffys last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Royals are 17-8 in Duffys last 25 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Royals are 3-8 in Duffys last 11 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Royals are 7-19 in Duffys last 26 starts vs. American League Central.
Royals are 7-20 in Duffys last 27 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 1-4 in Duffys last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Royals are 1-7 in Duffys last 8 home starts.

OU Trends
Minnesota

Over is 5-1 in Twins last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Twins last 6 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Twins last 6 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 6-2 in Twins last 8 games following an off day.
Over is 18-6-3 in Twins last 27 Friday games.
Over is 6-2 in Twins last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 23-8-2 in Twins last 33 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 8-3 in Twins last 11 games following a win.
Over is 5-2 in Twins last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-5-1 in Twins last 17 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Gibsons last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Gibsons last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 19-4-1 in Gibsons last 24 Friday starts.
Under is 4-1 in Gibsons last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 13-4-1 in Gibsons last 18 road starts.
Over is 11-4 in Gibsons last 15 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 7-3-2 in Gibsons last 12 starts with 7 or more days of rest.
Over is 21-9 in Gibsons last 30 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Kansas City

Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Royals last 6 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Royals last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Royals last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Royals last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Royals last 5 vs. American League Central.
Over is 4-1 in Royals last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 22-7-1 in Royals last 30 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Royals last 8 Friday games.
Under is 20-7-1 in Royals last 28 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 23-9-2 in Royals last 34 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 games following a loss.
Under is 3-0-1 in Duffys last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Duffys last 6 Friday starts.
Under is 4-1-1 in Duffys last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Duffys last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 4-1 in Duffys last 5 home starts.
Over is 6-2-1 in Duffys last 9 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 8-3-3 in Duffys last 14 starts during game 1 of a series.

Head to Head

Under is 7-1 in Duffys last 8 home starts vs. Twins.
Royals are 6-1 in Duffys last 7 home starts vs. Twins.
Twins are 6-1 in Gibsons last 7 starts vs. Royals.
Over is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings in Kansas City.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Under is 5-2-1 in Gibsons last 8 road starts vs. Royals.
Over is 5-2-1 in Gibsons last 8 starts vs. Royals.
Twins are 17-35 in the last 52 meetings in Kansas City.
Royals are 1-4 in Duffys last 5 starts vs. Twins.

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Preview: Giants at Athletics
Gracenote
Jul 19, 2018

The Oakland Athletics finished the first half of their season as the hottest team in baseball due in part to their strong showing against National League competition. The red-hot Athletics attempt to pick up where they left off last weekend when they host the San Francisco Giants for the opener of their three-game interleague series.

Oakland entered the All-Star break having won 21 of its last 27 games, thrusting itself into the conversation for the final wild-card spot in the American League after beginning the season with a 34-36 record. The Athletics went 6-1 against the NL West during that run, taking all four of its meetings with San Diego before winning two of three in San Francisco to wrap up the first half of the campaign with a 9-3 mark in interleague play. The Giants haven't been more than five games above or below the break-even mark all year, but they begin the second half of the season four games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West after finishing 2017 an NL-worst 64-98. Journeyman infielder Chase d'Arnaud has been a spark atop the batting order for San Francisco lately, collecting two hits - including a pair of solo homers - in each of his last three starts.

TV: 9:35 p.m. ET, NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco), NBCS California (Oakland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Dereck Rodriguez (4-1, 2.89 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Edwin Jackson (1-1, 2.59)

Rodriguez has settled in after a bit of an uneven beginning to his major-league career, as he has yielded a total of three runs over 23 innings in his last four appearances (three starts). The 26-year-old Texan held the Chicago Cubs hitless over the final three frames of a 13-inning victory on July 11 to extend his winning streak to three games. Rodriguez is allowing opponents to bat .304 while going 1-1 with a 3.79 ERA on the road entering his first career interleague outing.

Jackson has been everything Oakland could have asked for through four starts, helping the team win three of his turns while holding the opposition to fewer than three earned runs each time. The 34-year-old journeyman took a hard-luck loss last Friday at San Francisco, giving up two runs on four hits and three walks across six innings. Andrew McCutchen (16-for-41, three homers) has fared well against Jackson, who is 5-5 with a 4.56 ERA in 13 career appearances (12 starts) versus the Giants.

WALK-OFFS

1. Athletics OF Stephen Piscotty is riding a nine-game hitting streak and has homered five times over that span, but only one of his 12 blasts this year have come at home.

2. San Francisco has hit a major league-worst six home runs this month.

3. Oakland has won 14 of its last 20 home games in the all-time series.

PREDICTION: Athletics 5, Giants 3

 

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W/L Trends
San Francisco

Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 4 of a series.
Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 games following an off day.
Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Giants are 20-6 in their last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Giants are 5-2 in their last 7 Friday games.
Giants are 7-3 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 10-21 in their last 31 road games.
Giants are 25-54 in their last 79 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Giants are 40-87 in their last 127 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 2-5 in their last 7 interleague road games.
Giants are 3-8 in their last 11 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague games.
Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 5-0 in Rodriguezs last 5 starts.
Giants are 5-0 in Rodriguezs last 5 starts on grass.

Oakland

Athletics are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague home games.
Athletics are 8-1 in their last 9 vs. National League West.
Athletics are 8-1 in their last 9 interleague games.
Athletics are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Athletics are 6-1 in their last 7 home games.
Athletics are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 4 of a series.
Athletics are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 13-3 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 21-6 in their last 27 overall.
Athletics are 21-6 in their last 27 games on grass.
Athletics are 9-3 in their last 12 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Athletics are 10-4 in their last 14 games following a win.
Athletics are 25-12 in their last 37 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 3-7 in their last 10 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
San Francisco

Under is 8-0 in Giants last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-1 in Giants last 9 road games.
Under is 6-1 in Giants last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-1-1 in Giants last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Giants last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 10-3 in Giants last 13 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 games following an off day.
Under is 6-2-1 in Giants last 9 Friday games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 12-4-1 in Giants last 17 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2 in Giants last 8 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 14-5-2 in Giants last 21 vs. American League West.
Under is 5-2 in Giants last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 14-6-1 in Giants last 21 on grass.
Under is 14-6-1 in Giants last 21 overall.
Over is 11-5-2 in Giants last 18 interleague games.
Under is 11-5-1 in Giants last 17 vs. a team with a winning record.

Oakland

Over is 3-0-1 in Athletics last 4 games following a win.
Under is 7-0 in Athletics last 7 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Athletics last 4 interleague home games.
Over is 12-2-2 in Athletics last 16 Friday games.
Under is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 8-2-2 in Athletics last 12 games following an off day.
Over is 4-1-1 in Athletics last 6 on grass.
Over is 8-2 in Athletics last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Athletics last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Athletics last 6 overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Athletics last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Athletics last 5 home games.
Under is 6-2 in Athletics last 8 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 9-3-1 in Athletics last 13 during game 4 of a series.
Over is 14-5-2 in Athletics last 21 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 15-6 in Athletics last 21 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2-2 in Athletics last 9 interleague games.
Over is 15-6-2 in Athletics last 23 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-2 in Athletics last 9 vs. National League West.
Under is 2-0-2 in Jacksons last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 2-0-2 in Jacksons last 4 starts overall.

Head to Head

Over is 7-0-1 in the last 8 meetings in Oakland.
Over is 10-2-2 in the last 14 meetings.
Giants are 6-14 in the last 20 meetings in Oakland.

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Preview: Rockies at Diamondbacks
Gracenote
Jul 19, 2018

Two teams looking to emerge from the pack in the tight National League West race meet Friday as the Arizona Diamondbacks host the Colorado Rockies for the opener of their three-game series. The Diamondbacks trail the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers by one half-game while Colorado sits two back.

Both teams entered the All-Star break on a tear, with Arizona winning 14 of its last 19 games and Colorado going 13-3 over its last 16 contests, including a three-game sweep of Seattle last weekend. Rockies shortstop Trevor Story was named NL Player of the Week after hitting .400 with three homers and three doubles, and he continued his stellar season with a solo blast in Tuesday’s All-Star Game. The Diamondbacks have recovered from a dismal month of May (8-19) thanks in part to the resurgence of Paul Goldschmidt, who is hitting .369 with 14 home runs and 33 RBIs since June 1. “I don’t feel like we’ve hit our stride yet,” Arizona's A.J. Pollock told reporters. “We feel like the best of us has yet to come.”

TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain (Colorado), FS Arizona

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH German Marquez (8-8, 4.81 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks LH Robbie Ray (3-2, 5.03)

Marquez won his third straight start last time out, allowing two runs and five hits over six innings in a 19-2 victory over Arizona on July 11. The 23-year-old Venezuelan has posted a 1.80 ERA and 22-to-2 strikeout-to-walk ratio during his winning streak. Marquez owns a 1-4 record and 4.29 ERA in 10 career games (nine starts) against Arizona and has struggled to contain Goldschmidt (9-for-17, four home runs).

Ray was encouraged after allowing two runs while recording eight strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings in a 5-1 loss at Colorado on July 12. “That's about as good as I’ve been all year with all my pitches,” he told reporters. “I was mixing, and me and (catcher John Ryan Murphy) got on the same page pretty quickly, and whatever he was throwing down, I was throwing it, and it was working.” Charlie Blackmon is 15-for-33 with four homers against Ray, who is 3-4 with a 5.52 ERA in 11 career starts versus Colorado.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Diamondbacks have won 13 of their last 18 regular-season meetings with the Rockies.

2. Colorado starting pitchers have posted a 2.25 ERA over 92 innings in their last 15 contests.

3. The Rockies own a 28-22 road record as opposed to a 23-23 mark at home.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 7, Rockies 3

 

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W/L Trends
Colorado

Rockies are 5-0 in their last 5 Friday games.
Rockies are 8-0 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Rockies are 8-1 in their last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League West.
Rockies are 13-3 in their last 16 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 13-3 in their last 16 games following a win.
Rockies are 13-3 in their last 16 overall.
Rockies are 13-3 in their last 16 games on grass.
Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Rockies are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 road games.
Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 5-1 in Marquezs last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 4-1 in Marquezs last 5 starts.
Rockies are 4-1 in Marquezs last 5 starts on grass.
Rockies are 6-2 in Marquezs last 8 Friday starts.
Rockies are 7-3 in Marquezs last 10 road starts.
Rockies are 2-6 in Marquezs last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 1-5 in Marquezs last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Arizona

Diamondbacks are 5-0 in their last 5 games following an off day.
Diamondbacks are 7-1 in their last 8 Friday games.
Diamondbacks are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. National League West.
Diamondbacks are 9-23 in their last 32 vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 3-9 in their last 12 home games.
Diamondbacks are 2-8 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Diamondbacks are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Rays last 4 starts with 7 or more days of rest.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in Rays last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 9-3 in Rays last 12 starts vs. National League West.
Diamondbacks are 14-5 in Rays last 19 starts.
Diamondbacks are 14-5 in Rays last 19 starts on grass.
Diamondbacks are 13-5 in Rays last 18 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 5-2 in Rays last 7 home starts.

OU Trends
Colorado

Under is 9-1 in Rockies last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-1-1 in Rockies last 7 Friday games.
Under is 5-1-1 in Rockies last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 vs. National League West.
Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 8-2 in Rockies last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Rockies last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 9-3-1 in Rockies last 13 games following a win.
Under is 8-3-1 in Rockies last 12 overall.
Under is 8-3-1 in Rockies last 12 on grass.
Under is 8-3-1 in Rockies last 12 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-0-1 in Marquezs last 5 Friday starts.
Over is 6-1-1 in Marquezs last 8 starts on grass.
Over is 6-1-1 in Marquezs last 8 starts overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Marquezs last 5 road starts.
Over is 3-1-1 in Marquezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-4-2 in Marquezs last 15 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Arizona

Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 Friday games.
Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 games following a loss.
Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 11-3-1 in Diamondbacks last 15 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 37-13-1 in Diamondbacks last 51 games following an off day.
Over is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 7-3 in Diamondbacks last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-1 in Rays last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 14-3-1 in Rays last 18 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-2-1 in Rays last 11 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 23-7-1 in Rays last 31 home starts.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rays last 5 Friday starts.
Over is 6-2 in Rays last 8 starts vs. National League West.
Over is 13-5-1 in Rays last 19 starts during game 1 of a series.

Head to Head

Over is 3-1-1 in Rays last 5 home starts vs. Rockies.
Over is 5-2-1 in Rays last 8 starts vs. Rockies.
Rockies are 3-9 in the last 12 meetings.
Diamondbacks are 2-6 in Rays last 8 starts vs. Rockies.
Rockies are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Arizona.

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Preview: Astros at Angels
Gracenote
Jul 19, 2018

The Houston Astros finished the first half with just two wins fewer than their 2017 World Series champion and look to continue pulling away in the American League West when they visit the Los Angeles Angels on Friday to start a three-game set. The Astros staggered slightly by losing four of seven before the All-Star break, but lead the West by five games over Seattle with Los Angeles 14 back.

Houston’s Alex Bregman put a stamp on a outstanding first half of the season with a tie-breaking solo homer in the Midsummer Classic on Tuesday and brings a seven-game hitting streak into the series while teammate Yuli Gurriel has hit safely in 12 straight outings. Dallas Keuchel looks to continue his roll on the mound and takes a 10-2 career record against the Angels into Friday’s clash against fellow left-hander Tyler Skaggs, who beat Houston on April 23 with seven scoreless innings. If Los Angeles is ever going to get back into the AL wild-card race it will probably have to start with a strong 10-game homestand coming out of the break, which includes series against the Chicago White Sox and Seattle. All-Star Mike Trout is 10-for-28 in his last eight games for the Angels and teammate Andrelton Simmons has hit safely in six straight contests, going 10-for-27 in that stretch.

TV: 10:07 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston), FS West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (7-8, 3.75 ERA) vs. Angels LH Tyler Skaggs (7-5, 2.57)

Keuchel is unbeaten in his last seven starts (4-0), limiting opponents to one or zero earned runs in four of those outings, and has won three straight games. The 30-year-old Oklahoma native held Detroit to six hits over six scoreless innings on July 13 in his last start before the break and boasts a 1.35 ERA in three outings this month. Trout is 14-for-41 with a pair of homers against Keuchel, who owns a 3.67 career ERA versus the Angels over 16 appearances (15 starts).

Skaggs has already set a career high in wins along with strikeouts (105), and can set a club record for a left-handed pitcher with a seventh straight start allowing one or no earned runs Friday. The 27-year-old California native, who will match his career-high with his 18th start, has given up just four earned runs over 38 innings across his last six starts with 41 strikeouts. Jose Altuve is 7-for-18 versus Skaggs, who is 4-2 with a 2.76 ERA lifetime against the Astros.

WALK-OFFS

1. Los Angeles manager Mike Scioscia can break the tie with Ralph Houk (1,619) for 18th on major league baseball’s all-time wins list.

2. The Astros lead the league with a plus-188 run differential and their starting pitchers own a major league-best 3.02 ERA.

3. Angels OF Kole Calhoun is 8-for-22 with four homers and six RBIs in his last six contests to raise his batting average 17 points to .187.

PREDICTION: Astros 5, Angels 2