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Texas Rangers vs. San Francisco Giants Preview and Predictions 08-24-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 23rd August 2018 by Gracenote
Rangers vs. Giants Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/23/2018

The San Francisco Giants are drifting out of the postseason race in the National League while the Texas Rangers are sitting in last place - both far from the two pennant winners that met in the 2010 World Series. The teams will renew acquaintances this weekend, when the Giants host the Rangers in the opener of a three-game interleague series on Friday.

San Francisco, which beat Texas in five games in that 2010 World Series, sits nine games behind the first-place Arizona Diamondbacks in the NL West and eight out of the second NL wild card spot after a seven-game road trip that saw it drop five games against teams with losing records. The Giants did manage to salvage the finale of a four-game set at the New York Mets on Thursday to avoid a series loss, leaning on Madison Bumgarner's arm and bat to earn the 3-1 victory. The Rangers were shut out in back-to-back contests at the Oakland Athletics this week to begin the six-game road trip but avoided a sweep with a 4-2 triumph on Wednesday and will play their next five games against NL opponents, with the Los Angeles Dodgers set to visit for a two-game series on Tuesday and Wednesday. Texas will send right-hander Drew Hutchison to the mound on Friday while San Francisco is expected to bring rookie righty Dereck Rodriguez off the disabled list to face his Hall of Fame father's former team.

TV: 10:15 p.m. ET, FS Southwest (Texas), NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers RH Drew Hutchison (2-2, 5.71 ERA) vs. Giants RH Dereck Rodriguez (6-1, 2.25)

Hutchison earned his first win for Texas against the Los Angeles Angels last Friday, when he struck out six and surrendered two runs on five hits and a walk over five innings. The 28-year-old, who made 11 relief appearances for the Philadelphia Phillies earlier this season, last worked as a full-time starter in the majors for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2015. Hutchison did not yield a home run against the Angels after serving up a total of three blasts in his first two starts.

Rodriguez is hoping to return from a strained hamstring just as strong as he was before the injury, when he ripped off a string of nine straight starts allowing two or fewer earned runs. The 26-year-old, who is the son of Hall of Fame catcher and Rangers legend Ivan Rodriguez, last worked against Pittsburgh on Aug. 12 and allowed one run on two hits and a walk across seven innings to pick up the win. Rodriguez is seeing the Rangers for the first time in his career and yielded a total of one run in 13 1/3 innings against two other AL West squads - Oakland and Houston.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre (hamstring) served as the DH in each of the last three games.

2. San Francisco 3B Evan Longoria homered in two of the last three games and hit safely in six straight.

3. Texas RHP Jose Leclerc yielded a total of three hits and no runs over 11 scoreless innings across his last 11 appearances.

PREDICTION: Giants 5, Rangers 1

 

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National League
Reds (56-72) @ Cubs (73-53)
Harvey is 1-0, 1.35 in his last two starts, 1-0, 3.86 in two starts vs Chicago this year. Under is 3-0-1 in his last four starts. Team in his starts: 10-7, 4-5 away
5-inning record: 9-6-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-17


Mills is making his first MLB start; he’s allowed five runs in four relief stints (5.1 IP). He is 5-12, 4.84 in 25 AAA starts this year. Team in his starts: 0-0 home
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0


Reds are 3-11 in their last 14 road games; under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Chicago won four of their last five home games; six of their last seven games stayed under.


Nationals (64-64) @ Mets (56-71)
Gonzalez is 1-3, 9.31 in his last four starts; over is 2-0-1 in his last three. Team in his starts: 11-14, 4-9 away (lost last 7 road starts)
5-inning record: 9-10-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-25


Vargas is 1-1, 5.25 in his last three starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 3-11, 1-4 home
5-inning record: 4-10 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-14


Washington is 4-7 in its last 11 games, 3-8 in last 11 road series openers; they’re 12-21 vs lefty starters- nine of their last 12 games went over. Mets are 10-6 in their last 16 games, 3-9 in last 12 home series openers; they’re 12-18 vs lefty starters- over is 5-3 in their last eight home games.


Braves (72-55) @ Marlins (51-78)
Foltynewicz is 3-0, 2.02 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 12-12, 6-6 road
5-inning record: 11-7-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-24


Straily is 0-2, 8.24 in his last four starts; over is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 9-11, 5-4 home
5-inning record: 6-9-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-20


Braves won their last four games; under is 7-0 in their last seven games. Miami won three of its last five games; under is 8-2-1 in their last 11 home games.


Pirates (63-65) @ Brewers (71-58)
Musgrove is 1-3, 2.67 in his last four starts (under 4-0). Team in his starts: 6-8, 2-3 away
5-inning record: 6-7-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-14


Miley is 0-1, 5.06 in his last three starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 5-4, 1-2 home
5-inning record: 3-5-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-8


Pirates lost eight of their last ten games, are 9-10 in road series openers- they’re 16-20 vs lefty starters- their last seven games stayed under. Milwaukee won three of its last four games, is 12-8 in home series openers. Over is 6-2 in their last eight home games.


Cardinals (71-57) @ Rockies (70-57)
Mikolas is 3-0, 3.00 in his last five starts; over is 6-3 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 18-7, 9-3 away
5-inning record: 13-9-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-24


Senzatela is 1-0, 2.16 in his last three starts (under 5-1). Team in his starts: 3-3, 2-0 home
5-inning record: 2-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-6


St Louis is 13-2 in its last 15 games, 10-11 in road series openers. Under is 6-2-2 in their last ten road games. Colorado won 10 of its last 12 games; they’re 8-12 in home series openers- 10 of their last 12 games stayed under the total.


Padres (50-80) @ Dodgers (67-61)
Richard is 0-0, 5.48 in his last four starts; over is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 12-14, 7-7 away
5-inning record: 7-17-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-26


Hill is 3-0, 2.97 in his last six starts (over 4-2). Team in his starts: 8-9, 2-4 home
5-inning record: 5-9-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-17


Padres lost seven of their last nine games; they’re 13-25 vs lefty starters- their last four games stayed under. Los Angeles lost four of its last five games; they’re 0-4 in last four home series openers, 27-20 vs lefty starters- under is 4-0-1 in their last five home games.


American League
New York (79-47) @ Baltimore (37-90)
Sabathia is 1-0, 2.33 in his last four starts; under is 9-2-1 in his last 12. Team in his starts: 13-9, 3-5 away
5-inning record: 12-8-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-22


Cobb is 2-1, 1.86 in his last four starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 5-18, 0-8 home.
5-inning record: 6-14-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-23


New York won four of its last five games, is 12-9 in road series openers. Four of their last five games went over. Orioles lost five of their last six games; they’re 15-24 vs lefty starters, 6-13 in home series openers. Under is 8-2 in their last ten games.


Red Sox (90-39) @ Rays (67-61)
Velazquez is 2-1, 3.10 in five starts (under 3-2). Team in his starts: 4-1, 2-0 away.
5-inning record: 2-1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-5


Bullpen game for the Rays Team in his starts: 11-13, 8-3 home
5-inning record: 8-13-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-24


Red Sox split their last eight games; they’re 10-3 in last 13 road series openers. Under is 8-4 in their last 12 games. Tampa Bay won its last five home games; they’re 9-2 in last 11 home series openers. Under is 4-1-1 in their last six games.


White Sox (48-79) @ Tigers (53-75)
Lopez is 0-0, 5.57 in his last four starts; over is 9-2 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 8-17, 5-7 away.
5-inning record: 11-13-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-25


Fulmer is making his first start since July 14; he is 0-4, 5.75 in his last five starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 5-14, 3-6 home
5-inning record: 6-9-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-19


White Sox won six of their last nine games; over is 6-2-2 in their last ten games. Detroit lost six of its last nine games; over is 6-2-2 in their last ten games.


A’s (76-52) @ Twins (61-66)
Manaea is 1-2, 6.91 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 15-11, 6-4 away
5-inning record: 11-12-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-26


Odorizzi is 1-1, 5.70 in his last five starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 12-14, 8-5 home.
5-inning record: 11-10-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-26


A’s are 15-6 in their last 20 games, but lost last two; under is 6-1 in their last seven road games. Minnesota won seven of its last ten games; over is 6-3 in their last nine games.


Indians (73-54) @ Royals (38-90)
Clevinger is 2-0, 2.25 in his last four starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 11-14, 5-7 away
5-inning record: 7-11-7 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-25


Keller is 2-0, 1.50 in his last two starts; his last three stayed under. Team in his starts: 6-8, 4-3 home.
5-inning record: 5-6-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-14


Indians won nine of their last 12 games, but lost last two; they’re 8-4 in last 12 road series openers- six of Tribe’s last eight games stayed under. Kansas City lost eight of its last 10 games; they’re 6-14 in home series openers. Over is 4-2 in their last six home games.


Astros (77-50) @ Angels (63-65)
Keuchel is 2-2, 3.52 in his last six starts; under is 6-2-1 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 14-12, 9-5 away
5-inning record: 10-13-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-26


Heaney is 1-1, 6.46 in his last four starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 12-11, 7-3 home.
5-inning record: 7-10-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-23


Houston won three of its last four games; they’re 16-5 in road series openers, 27-20 vs lefty starters- over is 3-1 in their last four games. Angels lost five of their last six games; they’re 11-4 in last 15 home series openers, 13-25 vs lefty starters- under is 4-2 in their last six home games.


Interleague
Phillies (69-58) @ Blue Jays (58-69)
Arrieta is 2-2, 2.81 in his last five starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 12-12, 5-6 away
5-inning record: 12-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-24


Borucki is 1-1, 13.03 in his last three starts; his last four all went over. Team in his starts: 5-5, 1-3 home.
5-inning record: 3-3-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-10


Phillies lost four of their last five games; they’re 14-13 vs lefty starters, 8-13 in road series openers- over is 3-1 in their last four road games. Toronto won its last four home games; they’re 12-9 in home series openers, 14-30 vs lefty starters- under is 5-1 in their last six home games.


Mariners (72-56) @ Diamondbacks (71-56)
Ramirez is 0-0, 0.90 in his last two starts (over 3-1). Team in his starts: 2-2, 1-2 away
5-inning record: 2-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-4


Godley is 2-0, 3.46 in his last four starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 15-10, 5-3 home.
5-inning record: 7-25 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-25


Mariners lost six of their last six games; they’re 3-6 in last nine road series openers. Five of their last six games went over. Arizona won six of its last seven games; they’re 10-10 in home series openers. Under is 5-1 in their last six home games.


Rangers (57-72) @ Giants (63-66)
Hutchison is 1-1, 7.43 in his three starts (under 2-1). Team in his starts: 1-2, 0-1 away
5-inning record: 1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-3


Rodriguez is 3-0, 1.36 in his last seven starts; under is 7-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 9-3, 5-2 home.
5-inning record: 7-3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12


Texas lost six of its last eight road games; they’re 8-12 in road series openers. Under is 4-1 in their last five road games. Giants lost six of their last eight games; they’re 11-8 in home series openers. Under is 9-2-1 in their last dozen games.

 

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Jim Feist


Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Friday, August 24, 2018


08/24 04:10 PM PT / 7:10 PM ET


MLB (967) CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS (968) DETROIT TIGERS


Take: (968) DETROIT TIGERS

 

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Mike Wynn


Bonus Play: Free Chicago Wsox w/Lopez +130 Over Detroit

 

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Razor Sharp


YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR FRIDAY: Take SEATTLE/MINNESOTA UNDER the total of 39½

 

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Friday's Free Selection: Philadelphia/Toronto under 9

 

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Jeff Allen Sports


Friday's Free Selection is on the Padres/Dodgers Under

 

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Atlantic Sports


Friday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Chicago White Sox + 135

 

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#1 Sports


Friday's Free Selection: Cleveland Indians - 210

 

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Platinum Plays


Free Pick the Washington Nationals w/Gonzalez -145 over NY Mets

 

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FREE WINNER for FRIDAY: Philadelphia Arrieta -118

 

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Friday Bonus Play: Denver/Washington under 43

 

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Hawkeye Sports


Friday's Free Pick: San Francisco Giants - 160

 

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Bonus Play FRI: SL Cards w/Mikolas-115

 

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Free Selection for Friday: Washington Nationals - 150

 

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John Anthony Sports


Friday's Free Selection: Atlanta Braves - 180

 

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Nevada Sharpshooter


Your free winner for Friday: Take DETROIT/TAMPA BAY UNDER the total of 43½

 

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Sharp Bettor
SharpBettor Bonus Play for Friday, August 24, 2018


08/24 07:05 PM MLB (973) HOUSTON ASTROS (D KEUCHEL - L) VS (974) LOS ANGELES ANGELS (A HEANEY - L)


Take : Astros

 

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Roz Wins


Roz's Friday, August 24, 2018, Free Pick


08/24 05:10 PM MLB (957) PITTSBURGH PIRATES (J MUSGROVE - R) VS (958) MILWAUKEE BREWERS (W MILEY - L)


Take : Brewers

 

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Tommy Brunson


My Friday comp play will be the Braves on the Run Line to take care of business against the Marlins once again.


It is now Atlanta's division to lose, as the Bravos have followed their ugly 4-game sweep at the hands of Colorado at Sun Trust Park with a 3-game road sweep in Pittsburgh, and last night extended their winning ways with a 5-0 blanking of the Marlins.


Atlanta has now won 7 straight over Miami, and all 7 have come by at least 2 runs or more. The Braves have also won 9 of the last 10 this season over the Marlins by 2 runs or better, and they are 8-1 the last 9 times tonight's starter Mike Foltyniewicz has taken the hill against the Fish. That mark includes a 2-0 mark this season with a 0.69 ERA.


Dan Straily counters for Miami, he is 2-1 versus Atlanta this season but has an ERA over 4. Based on all of the numbers I just typed out, do not be surprised if the Braves win this one by another 5-0 final score tonight.


Braves on the Run Line your comp play tonight.


5* ATLANTA -1 1/2 RUNS