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W/L Trends
Boston

Red Sox are 22-4 in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 Friday games.
Red Sox are 44-10 in their last 54 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Red Sox are 40-11 in their last 51 games on grass.
Red Sox are 40-13 in their last 53 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 12-4 in their last 16 vs. American League Central.
Red Sox are 39-13 in their last 52 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 42-15 in their last 57 overall.
Red Sox are 37-14 in their last 51 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 38-15 in their last 53 games following a win.
Red Sox are 39-16 in their last 55 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a loss.
White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 Friday games.
White Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 8-2 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
White Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
White Sox are 21-44 in their last 65 during game 2 of a series.
White Sox are 5-11 in their last 16 home games.
White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. American League East.
White Sox are 3-9 in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
White Sox are 2-11 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

OU Trends
Boston

Over is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-1-1 in Red Sox last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-1 in Red Sox last 7 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 road games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Red Sox last 5 vs. American League Central.
Over is 7-3-1 in Red Sox last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-3-1 in Red Sox last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 3-0-1 in Eovaldis last 4 starts overall.

Chi. White Sox

Under is 6-1-1 in White Sox last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 16-5-1 in White Sox last 22 Friday games.
Over is 24-9-1 in White Sox last 34 games following a loss.
Over is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 home games.
Under is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 vs. American League East.
Over is 5-2-1 in White Sox last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-4 in White Sox last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 24-11-1 in White Sox last 36 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 33-16-2 in White Sox last 51 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Head to Head

Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Red Sox are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Chicago.
Red Sox are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.

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Preview: Angels at Astros
Gracenote
Aug 31, 2018

The Los Angeles Angels began a 10-game road trip with a solid performance and attempt to defeat the Houston Astros for a second straight night when they visit the American League West leaders on Friday for the second contest of their four-game series. Andrelton Simmons recorded three hits, including a three-run double, as the Angels topped the Astros 5-2 on Thursday for just their third win in 12 games.

Houston has lost two of three games after recording six straight victories but still holds a 2 1/2-game lead over Oakland in the division. Tyler White belted a two-run homer in the ninth inning for the Astros as the 27-year-old improved to 14-for-34 with four blasts and 12 RBIs over his last eight contests. The victory was just Los Angeles' second in nine meetings with Houston, which holds an 8-5 advantage in the season series. Simmons is 5-for-8 over his last two games and has recorded 63 RBIs this season, leaving him six shy of matching the career high he set in 2017.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FS West (Los Angeles), AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Jaime Barria (8-8, 3.67 ERA) vs. Astros LH Framber Valdez (2-0, 0.96)

Barria lost to the Astros on Saturday as he gave up four runs and five hits over three innings. The 22-year-old Panamanian went 3-0 over his previous five turns, a stretch that followed six setbacks in a span of seven outings. Barria is 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA in two starts against Houston this season and has retired Carlos Correa in all five at-bats.

Valdez made his first career start on Sunday against the Angels, emerging victorious after allowing one run and two hits in five innings. The 24-year-old also registered a win in his major-league debut on Aug. 21, when he gave up an unearned run and two hits over 4 1/3 frames of relief against Seattle. Valdez went 6-5 with a 4.11 ERA in 22 combined appearances (14 starts) in Double- and Triple-A prior to being recalled.

WALK-OFFS

1. Angels DH-RHP Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will start Sunday's game, his first pitching appearance since June 6.

2. Houston formally announced that MGR A.J. Hinch has signed a four-year contract extension through the 2022 season.

3. Los Angeles placed 1B Albert Pujols (knee) on the 10-day disabled list, activated LF Justin Upton (finger) from the DL and recalled C Jose Briceno from Triple-A Salt Lake.

PREDICTION: Astros 5, Angels 4

 

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W/L Trends
LA Angels

Angels are 9-4 in their last 13 Friday games.
Angels are 23-47 in their last 70 vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels are 18-40 in their last 58 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Angels are 3-7 in their last 10 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 road games.
Angels are 4-12 in their last 16 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Angels are 2-7 in their last 9 overall.
Angels are 6-21 in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Angels are 2-7 in their last 9 games on grass.
Angels are 2-8 in their last 10 vs. American League West.
Angels are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Angels are 4-9 in Barrias last 13 starts.
Angels are 4-9 in Barrias last 13 starts on grass.
Angels are 2-6 in Barrias last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 2-6 in Barrias last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels are 2-6 in Barrias last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 1-4 in Barrias last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Angels are 1-5 in Barrias last 6 starts vs. American League West.

Houston

Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. American League West.
Astros are 7-2 in their last 9 overall.
Astros are 7-2 in their last 9 games on grass.
Astros are 27-11 in their last 38 Friday games.
Astros are 41-18 in their last 59 vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 36-16 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Astros are 38-17 in their last 55 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 35-16 in their last 51 during game 2 of a series.
Astros are 3-11 in their last 14 home games.
Astros are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends
LA Angels

Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-2 in Angels last 10 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 7-2-1 in Angels last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-2 in Angels last 9 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 27-11-3 in Angels last 41 games following a win.
Under is 15-7-1 in Angels last 23 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 6-1 in Barrias last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Barrias last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-1 in Barrias last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Barrias last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in Barrias last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Houston

Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 9-3-1 in Astros last 13 games following a loss.
Under is 9-3-1 in Astros last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 Friday games.
Over is 7-3 in Astros last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Angels are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Houston.
Under is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings in Houston.
Under is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings.
Angels are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings.

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Preview: Reds at Cardinals
Gracenote
Aug 31, 2018

Immediately prior to rolling off 10 consecutive series victories, the St. Louis Cardinals dropped two of three on the road to the Cincinnati Reds. The Cardinals hope to avenge that setback and cap one of the most successful months in club history with a win on Friday, when they host the first of three games against the Reds.

St. Louis (75-59) found itself sitting at .500 after 102 games following a series loss against its National League Central rival, but the 11-time World Series champion has been the best team in baseball since then, going 24-8 to ascend to the top of the NL wild-card standings. The Cardinals improved to 21-6 in August following Thursday's 5-0 victory against Pittsburgh, giving the club its most wins in the month since 2004. While St. Louis remained 4 1/2 games behind the division-leading Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati is in last place in the Central and has dropped three straight series. The Reds got former MVP Joey Votto back from the disabled list Thursday, but he went 0-for-5 in a 2-1 loss to Milwaukee - their seventh setback in eight contests.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, FS Ohio (Cincinnati), FS Midwest (St. Louis)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Homer Bailey (1-12, 6.17 ERA) vs. Cardinals LH Austin Gomber (4-0, 2.79)

Bailey is in the midst of a nine-game winless streak and fell to 0-7 during that stretch with Sunday's loss to the Cubs in which he surrendered six runs - three earned - over five innings. The 32-year-old Texan has struggled keeping the ball in the park in 18 starts this season, giving up 21 home runs over 96 1/3 frames. Yadier Molina (19-for-47, three homers) and Matt Carpenter (19-for-42) have thrived versus Bailey, who is 6-14 with a 5.57 RA in 26 career starts against St. Louis.

Gomber continued his seamless transition from the bullpen to the rotation in Sunday's win at Colorado, allowing two runs - one earned - over six innings to improve to 3-0 with a 2.51 ERA in six career starts. The Florida Atlantic product has yielded more than two runs only once in 23 appearances during his rookie campaign. Gomber has issued 24 walks in only 48 1/3 innings but was sharp in a no-decision at Cincinnati on July 24, permitting two runs while striking out six in 6 1/3 frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cardinals 1B Jose Martinez has hit safely in 20 of 25 games this month and leads his club with 18 multi-RBI performances.

2. The Reds have won five of the last seven meetings after dropping nine in a row to St. Louis to begin the season.

3. Gomber is 14-0 in August during his professional career (minors and majors) and can become the first St. Louis rookie left-hander ever to win five games in the month with a victory on Friday.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 8, Reds 3

 

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W/L Trends
Cincinnati

Reds are 5-2 in their last 7 Friday games.
Reds are 23-47 in their last 70 vs. National League Central.
Reds are 59-122 in their last 181 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 19-40 in their last 59 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Reds are 30-67 in their last 97 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 3-7 in their last 10 during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 28-69 in their last 97 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 3-14 in their last 17 road games.
Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Reds are 2-12 in their last 14 vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 1-7 in their last 8 overall.
Reds are 1-7 in their last 8 games on grass.
Reds are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Reds are 17-35 in Baileys last 52 starts vs. National League Central.
Reds are 13-40 in Baileys last 53 starts.
Reds are 13-40 in Baileys last 53 starts on grass.
Reds are 5-16 in Baileys last 21 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 6-23 in Baileys last 29 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 6-23 in Baileys last 29 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 5-21 in Baileys last 26 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Reds are 3-15 in Baileys last 18 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 1-7 in Baileys last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.
Reds are 0-5 in Baileys last 5 road starts.
Reds are 0-9 in Baileys last 9 starts during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 0-4 in Baileys last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 0-6 in Baileys last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

St. Louis

Cardinals are 6-0 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 Friday games.
Cardinals are 13-3 in their last 16 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 21-6 in their last 27 overall.
Cardinals are 21-6 in their last 27 games on grass.
Cardinals are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 20-6 in their last 26 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. National League Central.
Cardinals are 12-4 in their last 16 games following a win.
Cardinals are 12-4 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 9-3 in their last 12 home games.
Cardinals are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Cardinals are 161-78 in their last 239 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Cardinals are 6-0 in Gombers last 6 starts.
Cardinals are 6-0 in Gombers last 6 starts on grass.
Cardinals are 4-0 in Gombers last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Cincinnati

Under is 8-2 in Reds last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 7-2 in Reds last 9 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Reds last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0-1 in Baileys last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 5-0 in Baileys last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-1 in Baileys last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Baileys last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-2 in Baileys last 11 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Baileys last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Baileys last 5 Friday starts.
Under is 3-1-1 in Baileys last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 16-7-1 in Baileys last 24 starts on grass.
Under is 16-7-1 in Baileys last 24 starts overall.

St. Louis

Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Cardinals last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-0-1 in Cardinals last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 home games.
Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 vs. National League Central.
Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-1 in Cardinals last 7 games following a win.
Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-2 in Cardinals last 10 overall.
Under is 8-2 in Cardinals last 10 on grass.
Over is 4-1-1 in Cardinals last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-3 in Cardinals last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 21-7-2 in Cardinals last 30 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 during game 1 of a series.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in St. Louis.
Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
Reds are 16-35 in the last 51 meetings in St. Louis.
Reds are 7-19 in the last 26 meetings.
Reds are 6-20 in Baileys last 26 starts vs. Cardinals.
Reds are 1-10 in Baileys last 11 road starts vs. Cardinals.

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Preview: Orioles at Royals
Gracenote
Aug 30, 2018

The Kansas City Royals have answered a five-game losing skid by erupting for 32 runs en route to winning four of their last five contests. The Royals (42-91) hope their bats remain hot on Friday as they play the opener of a three-game series versus the visiting Baltimore Orioles (40-94) in a matchup of the two worst teams in the majors.

Adalberto Mondesi highlighted a four-RBI performance by homering for the second straight game as Kansas City recorded an abbreviated two-game sweep of Detroit with a 9-2 romp on Wednesday. The 23-year-old has collected multi-hit efforts in each of his last three contests with five RBIs and as many runs scored. The Orioles, who took two of three from the Royals in May, answered an eight-game losing skid by exploding for 29 runs against Toronto en route to recording their first three-game sweep of the season. Adam Jones launched his second career grand slam in a 10-5 win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday, improving to 7-for-13 with six RBIs and four runs scored in his last three games.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Baltimore), FS Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Andrew Cashner (4-12, 4.79 ERA) vs. Royals RH Brad Keller (6-5, 3.33)

Cashner recorded his second straight loss on Saturday despite allowing three earned runs over seven innings of a 5-1 setback versus the New York Yankees. The performance was the third quality start in four outings for the 31-year-old, who permitted three runs on six hits across six frames of a no-decision against Kansas City on May 9. Alex Gordon (1-for-8), Salvador Perez (2-for-12) and Alcides Escobar (2-for-11) have struggled versus Cashner, who sports an 0-2 mark with a 2.45 ERA in four career encounters.

Keller will be getting his first look at Baltimore after yielding two runs on six hits over five innings of a no-decision versus Cleveland last Friday. The performance was the third straight strong outing for the 23-year-old, who is 2-0 in that stretch after allowing four runs on 17 hits across 17 frames. Keller has been taken deep in each of those three trips to the mound after surrendering three homers in his previous 33 appearances (88 1/3 innings).

WALK-OFFS

1. Baltimore LF Trey Mancini is 10-for-20 with eight extra-base hits (four doubles, triple, three homers), eight RBIs and eight runs scored during his five-game hitting streak.

2. Gordon went 4-for-11 with a homer, three RBIs and two runs scored in the previous series versus the Orioles.

3. Jones went 5-for-12 with a homer, three RBIs and four runs scored against the Royals in May.

PREDICTION: Royals 3, Orioles 2

 

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W/L Trends
Baltimore

Orioles are 19-39 in their last 58 vs. American League Central.
Orioles are 16-35 in their last 51 games following a win.
Orioles are 41-94 in their last 135 games on grass.
Orioles are 21-50 in their last 71 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Orioles are 18-43 in their last 61 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 11-27 in their last 38 Friday games.
Orioles are 23-60 in their last 83 overall.
Orioles are 8-21 in their last 29 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 19-51 in their last 70 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 13-40 in their last 53 during game 1 of a series.
Orioles are 13-40 in their last 53 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 13-43 in their last 56 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 13-46 in their last 59 road games.
Orioles are 11-48 in their last 59 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 5-22 in their last 27 games following an off day.
Orioles are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Orioles are 7-16 in Cashners last 23 starts.
Orioles are 2-5 in Cashners last 7 starts vs. American League Central.
Orioles are 2-5 in Cashners last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Orioles are 3-9 in Cashners last 12 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Orioles are 2-6 in Cashners last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 1-4 in Cashners last 5 road starts.
Orioles are 1-5 in Cashners last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Orioles are 1-5 in Cashners last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 1-6 in Cashners last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 0-6 in Cashners last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Kansas City

Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 games following an off day.
Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Royals are 22-46 in their last 68 home games.
Royals are 18-38 in their last 56 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 16-36 in their last 52 vs. American League East.
Royals are 21-48 in their last 69 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 27-64 in their last 91 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 21-50 in their last 71 games on grass.
Royals are 15-37 in their last 52 during game 1 of a series.
Royals are 8-20 in their last 28 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 4-10 in their last 14 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Royals are 21-54 in their last 75 overall.
Royals are 14-37 in their last 51 games following a win.
Royals are 3-10 in their last 13 Friday games.
Royals are 14-48 in their last 62 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Royals are 5-2 in Kellers last 7 starts.
Royals are 5-2 in Kellers last 7 starts on grass.
Royals are 0-4 in Kellers last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Baltimore

Under is 3-0-1 in Orioles last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Orioles last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 road games.
Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-2 in Orioles last 10 games following a win.
Over is 8-3-1 in Orioles last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 vs. American League Central.
Under is 9-4 in Orioles last 13 games following an off day.
Under is 34-16-1 in Orioles last 51 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 10-1 in Cashners last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Cashners last 8 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 8-2 in Cashners last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Cashners last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 7-2 in Cashners last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 10-3 in Cashners last 13 starts on grass.
Under is 11-4 in Cashners last 15 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 13-5 in Cashners last 18 starts overall.
Under is 5-2 in Cashners last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Cashners last 7 starts vs. American League Central.

Kansas City

Over is 2-0-2 in Royals last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 5-1-1 in Royals last 7 Friday games.
Over is 5-1 in Royals last 6 games following a win.
Over is 5-1 in Royals last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Royals last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 4-1-2 in Royals last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 3-1-2 in Royals last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-3 in Royals last 7 overall.
Over is 3-1-2 in Royals last 6 on grass.
Under is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 vs. American League East.
Over is 3-1-2 in Royals last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Kellers last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in Kellers last 4 starts overall.
Under is 3-0-1 in Kellers last 4 home starts.

Head to Head

Orioles are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 12-5-2 in the last 19 meetings in Kansas City.
Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
Orioles are 2-12 in the last 14 meetings in Kansas City.

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Preview: Mariners at Athletics
Gracenote
Aug 31, 2018

The Seattle Mariners proved early in their series-opening win against the Oakland Athletics that they're not prepared to give up on a spot in the postseason. Seattle looks to draw even closer in the American League wild-card race on Friday as it visits AL West-rival Oakland for the second contest of their four-game set.

The Mariners scored five runs in the first inning en route to Thursday's 7-1 victory, ending their three-game slide and pulling within 4 1/2 games of the Athletics for the second wild-card berth. Robinson Cano was one of four players on Seattle to register two hits and an RBI, with one of his hits being his 526th career double - tying him with Dave Parker for 44th place on the all-time list. Oakland was limited to four hits as it suffered its third loss in four contests and remained 2 1/2 games behind division-leading Houston. Jed Lowrie drove in the Athletics' lone run Thursday with an eighth-inning single, giving him eight RBIs in his last 10 games.

TV: 10:05 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), NBCS California (Oakland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Mike Leake (8-8, 4.03 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Mike Fiers (10-6, 3.15)

Leake's winless streak reached 10 starts on Sunday as he suffered a loss at Arizona after surrendering five runs and seven hits in six innings. The 30-year-old Californian has allowed three runs or fewer seven times and worked at least six frames on eight occasions during the drought while settling for six no-decisions since winning at Boston on June 23. Leake is 1-1 with a 2.50 ERA in six career starts against Oakland, including three no-decisions this season in which he has given up five runs - four earned - over 20 2/3 innings.

Fiers has been everything Oakland hoped for since being acquired from Detroit, posting a 3-0 record and 1.50 ERA with 28 strikeouts and three walks over 24 innings in four starts. The 33-year-old Floridian is coming off a victory at Minnesota on Saturday in which he allowed one run and five hits over 5 2/3 frames. Fiers is 2-1 with a 5.66 ERA in seven career turns versus Seattle after splitting a pair of starts this season, with the win coming at home on Aug. 14.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mariners SS Jean Segura was scratched from Thursday's starting lineup a day after suffering a bruised left shin.

2. Oakland recalled J.B. Wendelken and Frankie Montas, who yielded seven runs - four earned - over six innings in the series opener, from Triple-A Nashville and optioned fellow RHP Ryan Dull and OF Nick Martini to the Sounds.

3. Seattle sent cash to Arizona on Thursday for 2B Kristopher Negron, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI in two games with the Diamondbacks this year, and assigned him to Triple-A Tacoma.

PREDICTION: Athletics 5, Mariners 1

 

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W/L Trends
Seattle

Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Mariners are 8-3 in their last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 3-7 in their last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 2-9 in their last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mariners are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a win.
Mariners are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Mariners are 12-1 in Leakes last 13 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 10-1 in Leakes last 11 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 7-1 in Leakes last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Mariners are 5-1 in Leakes last 6 Friday starts.
Mariners are 9-2 in Leakes last 11 starts with 4 days of rest.
Mariners are 8-3 in Leakes last 11 road starts.
Mariners are 5-2 in Leakes last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Mariners are 7-3 in Leakes last 10 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 13-6 in Leakes last 19 starts.

Oakland

Athletics are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Athletics are 15-4 in their last 19 games following a loss.
Athletics are 26-7 in their last 33 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 21-7 in their last 28 home games.
Athletics are 19-7 in their last 26 during game 2 of a series.
Athletics are 46-19 in their last 65 overall.
Athletics are 46-19 in their last 65 games on grass.
Athletics are 36-17 in their last 53 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 42-20 in their last 62 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 41-20 in their last 61 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Athletics are 4-0 in Fiers' last 4 starts.
Athletics are 4-0 in Fiers' last 4 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Seattle

Under is 6-1 in Mariners last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 on grass.
Under is 21-6-1 in Mariners last 28 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 12-4 in Mariners last 16 games following a win.
Under is 6-2 in Mariners last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 18-7-1 in Mariners last 26 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Mariners last 10 vs. American League West.
Under is 4-0 in Leakes last 4 road starts.
Under is 6-0 in Leakes last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Leakes last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-1 in Leakes last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 6-1 in Leakes last 7 starts overall.
Under is 5-1 in Leakes last 6 Friday starts.
Over is 5-1 in Leakes last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Leakes last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 4-1 in Leakes last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Leakes last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Oakland

Under is 6-0-1 in Athletics last 7 Friday games.
Under is 6-0 in Athletics last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 12-2-2 in Athletics last 16 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1-1 in Athletics last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Athletics last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 8-2 in Athletics last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-3-1 in Athletics last 15 home games.
Under is 10-3 in Athletics last 13 games following a loss.
Under is 22-7 in Athletics last 29 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 11-4-1 in Athletics last 16 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 on grass.

Head to Head

Mariners are 4-0 in Leakes last 4 starts vs. Athletics.
Under is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.
Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Oakland.
Mariners are 16-6 in the last 22 meetings.
Mariners are 21-8 in the last 29 meetings in Oakland.

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Preview: Rockies at Padres
Gracenote
Aug 31, 2018

The San Diego Padres carry a rare three-game winning streak into Friday’s contest against the visiting Colorado Rockies, who sit 1 1/2 games behind first-place Arizona in the National League West and two games behind Milwaukee for the second wild-card spot. San Diego opened the four-game series with Thursday's 3-2, 13-inning victory after Franmil Reyes delivered the team’s first walk-off home run of the season.

Padres third baseman Wil Myers committed three errors and went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts, but left fielder Hunter Renfroe had two hits and is 11-for-30 during his seven-game hitting streak. Reyes continued to impress with his 12th home run for the Padres, who are aiming for their first four-game winning streak of the season. The Rockies began a 23-game stretch against divisional foes by collecting just three hits in the extra-inning affair as the top three batters in the order – Charlie Blackmon, DJ LeMahieu, Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story – went a combined 0-for-21. Outfielder Carlos Gonzalez extended his hitting streak to seven games (12-for-32) and the Rockies received another stellar outing from German Marquez, who recorded a career-high 13 strikeouts over eight innings.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, FS San Diego, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH Antonio Senzatela (4-4, 5.24 ERA) vs. Padres RH Brett Kennedy (0-2, 7.58)

Senzatela is looking to bounce back from a rough start last Friday, when he allowed seven runs on 10 hits over 4 1/3 innings against St. Louis. The 23-year-old native of Venezuela is 1-3 on the road this season, posting a 5.46 ERA in 10 games (four starts). Myers is 6-for-9 with a home run against Senzatela, who owns a 4-0 record and 4.00 ERA in nine career games (three starts) versus San Diego – including 1-0 with a 6.14 mark in four relief appearances this season.

Kennedy is still seeking his first career win after allowing three runs on five hits over five innings last Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. One of many promising young pitchers in the San Diego system, the 24-year-old rookie was recalled from Triple-A El Paso early this month after going 10-0 with a 2.72 ERA across 16 starts with the Chihuahuas. Kennedy has given up 31 hits over his first four career starts covering 19 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. San Diego improved to 3-10 in extra innings with Thursday’s victory.

2. Colorado 1B Ian Desmond is hitless in his last 14 at-bats after going 0-for-6 on Thursday.

3. The Padres activated LHP Eric Lauer (forearm) from the 10-day disabled list - he pitched five innings on Thursday - and optioned RHP Colten Brewer to Triple-A El Paso.

PREDICTION: Rockies 7, Padres 3

 

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W/L Trends
Colorado

Rockies are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Rockies are 14-3 in their last 17 during game 2 of a series.
Rockies are 9-2 in their last 11 Friday games.
Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 9-3 in their last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 17-6 in their last 23 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 road games.
Rockies are 15-6 in their last 21 vs. National League West.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Rockies are 5-1 in Senzatelas last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
Rockies are 5-1 in Senzatelas last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 8-2 in Senzatelas last 10 starts vs. National League West.
Rockies are 5-2 in Senzatelas last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 2-5 in Senzatelas last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Rockies are 2-8 in Senzatelas last 10 road starts.
Rockies are 1-4 in Senzatelas last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Rockies are 0-4 in Senzatelas last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

San Diego

Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Padres are 15-31 in their last 46 vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 21-45 in their last 66 vs. National League West.
Padres are 18-40 in their last 58 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 17-39 in their last 56 games following a win.
Padres are 19-45 in their last 64 overall.
Padres are 19-45 in their last 64 games on grass.
Padres are 8-21 in their last 29 Friday games.
Padres are 15-41 in their last 56 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 8-22 in their last 30 home games.
Padres are 3-13 in their last 16 during game 2 of a series.
Padres are 0-4 in Kennedys last 4 starts.
Padres are 0-4 in Kennedys last 4 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Colorado

Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 games following a loss.
Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1-2 in Rockies last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Rockies last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 18-6 in Rockies last 24 vs. National League West.
Under is 9-3 in Rockies last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 8-3 in Rockies last 11 overall.
Under is 8-3 in Rockies last 11 on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Senzatelas last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Senzatelas last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Senzatelas last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Senzatelas last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Senzatelas last 5 starts overall.
Over is 6-2 in Senzatelas last 8 starts vs. National League West.

San Diego

Over is 6-1 in Padres last 7 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 10-3 in Padres last 13 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Padres last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Padres last 7 games following a win.
Over is 9-4 in Padres last 13 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 11-5 in Padres last 16 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in San Diego.

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Preview: Diamondbacks at Dodgers
Gracenote
Aug 31, 2018

Zack Greinke looks to defeat his former team for the third straight time this season when the Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday for the second contest of their four-game series. Greinke registered 17 strikeouts over 12 1/3 innings in the two wins and will attempt to help Arizona beat Los Angeles for the 10th time in 14 meetings this season.

David Peralta hammered a three-run homer as the Diamondbacks recorded a 3-1 victory in the series opener, halting the Dodgers' five-game winning streak. "We always come with a purpose, we always come to win," Peralta said during a postgame television interview. "We always come to compete and give 100 percent every day. We got the 'W.' Now we got to turn the page." Arizona holds a 1 1/2-game lead over second-place Colorado in the National League West and is two ahead of Los Angeles, which also trails Milwaukee by 2 1/2 games for the NL's second wild-card spot. The Dodgers scored 34 runs during their winning streak, but Manny Machado's solo homer was all the offense they could manage on Thursday.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, FS Arizona, SportsNet LA, KTLA (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Zack Greinke (13-8, 2.93 ERA) vs. Dodgers LH Hyun-Jin Ryu (4-1, 2.18)

Greinke went 0-3 over a four-start span before defeating Seattle in his last turn, when he gave up an unearned run and five hits in 6 2/3 innings. The 34-year-old is a superb 30-7 with a 2.34 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 51 career outings at Dodger Stadium, which was his home from 2013-15. Greinke is 6-4 with a 3.84 ERA in 13 career turns against the Dodgers.

Ryu defeated San Diego in his last turn, when he gave up two runs - one earned - and 11 hits in 5 2/3 innings. The 31-year-old South Korean has struck out 18 and walked just two over 15 2/3 frames in three starts since returning from a groin injury. Ryu, who is 3-3 with a 3.90 ERA in 12 career starts versus Arizona, suffered the injury on May 2 in the second inning of an outing against the Diamondbacks.

WALK-OFFS

1. Peralta's homer was his first at Dodger Stadium, where he is 23-for-102 in 33 games.

2. Los Angeles batters struck out 15 times in the series opener, with SS-CF Chris Taylor leading the way with four.

3. Arizona CF A.J. Pollock was hitless in five at-bats on Thursday and is just 3-for-33 over his last nine contests.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 3, Diamondbacks 2

 

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W/L Trends
Arizona

Diamondbacks are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 10-4 in their last 14 Friday games.
Diamondbacks are 18-8 in their last 26 during game 2 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 11-5 in their last 16 vs. National League West.
Diamondbacks are 3-7 in their last 10 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 7-1 in Greinkes last 8 road starts.
Diamondbacks are 7-1 in Greinkes last 8 Friday starts.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in Greinkes last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 7-2 in Greinkes last 9 starts vs. National League West.
Diamondbacks are 6-2 in Greinkes last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 5-2 in Greinkes last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Diamondbacks are 19-8 in Greinkes last 27 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 9-4 in Greinkes last 13 starts.
Diamondbacks are 9-4 in Greinkes last 13 starts on grass.
Diamondbacks are 35-16 in Greinkes last 51 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass.
Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League West.
Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Dodgers are 35-17 in their last 52 Friday games.
Dodgers are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 3-11 in their last 14 during game 2 of a series.
Dodgers are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Dodgers are 5-0 in Ryus last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Dodgers are 5-1 in Ryus last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 4-1 in Ryus last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Dodgers are 4-1 in Ryus last 5 home starts.
Dodgers are 6-2 in Ryus last 8 starts.
Dodgers are 6-2 in Ryus last 8 starts on grass.
Dodgers are 5-2 in Ryus last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 7-19 in Ryus last 26 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 2-7 in Ryus last 9 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 1-4 in Ryus last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Dodgers are 0-5 in Ryus last 5 Friday starts.

OU Trends
Arizona

Under is 6-0 in Diamondbacks last 6 overall.
Under is 5-0 in Diamondbacks last 5 road games.
Under is 6-0 in Diamondbacks last 6 on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Diamondbacks last 5 vs. National League West.
Under is 11-1 in Diamondbacks last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 8-1 in Diamondbacks last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 6-2 in Diamondbacks last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-3 in Diamondbacks last 12 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-0 in Greinkes last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Greinkes last 4 starts overall.
Under is 5-1 in Greinkes last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Greinkes last 5 Friday starts.
Under is 4-1 in Greinkes last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 4-1 in Greinkes last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Greinkes last 5 road starts.
Under is 7-2 in Greinkes last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 19-7-1 in Greinkes last 27 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 20-8-2 in Greinkes last 30 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

LA Dodgers

Under is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 6-0 in Dodgers last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 8-1 in Dodgers last 9 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Dodgers last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 6-2-1 in Dodgers last 9 games following a loss.
Under is 8-3 in Dodgers last 11 Friday games.
Under is 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 7-3-1 in Dodgers last 11 home games.
Under is 14-6-1 in Dodgers last 21 vs. National League West.
Under is 4-0 in Ryus last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 6-1-1 in Ryus last 8 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-1 in Ryus last 7 home starts.
Under is 21-4-1 in Ryus last 26 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Ryus last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-2 in Ryus last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 5-2 in Ryus last 7 Friday starts.
Under is 5-2 in Ryus last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Los Angeles.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Greinkes last 5 starts vs. Dodgers.
Diamondbacks are 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.
Diamondbacks are 14-31 in the last 45 meetings in Los Angeles.

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Preview: Mets at Giants
Gracenote
Aug 30, 2018

Zack Wheeler has been downright dominant in his last seven starts, sporting a 6-0 mark with a rail-thin 1.17 ERA. Wheeler will look to avenge his lone "blemish" in that stretch - a well-pitched effort that resulted in a no-decision versus San Francisco - as the New York Mets (59-74) continue their nine-game road trip with the opener of a three-game series against the Giants (67-68) on Friday.

Todd Frazier hit a grand slam and drove in a season-high five runs as New York improved to 15-11 over its last 26 games with a 10-3 win over Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. The 32-year-old went deep in his last two contests versus San Francisco, with the teams settling for a split of their four-game series last week. The Giants got it in gear soon after that, rolling off four wins - including two shutouts - before dropping a 3-1 decision on Wednesday in the finale of their three-game series against Arizona. Andrew McCutchen, who had an RBI single versus the Diamondbacks Wednesday, went 1-for-12 with five strikeouts in the previous series against the Mets.

TV: 10:15 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Zack Wheeler (9-6, 3.46 ERA) vs. Giants LH Andrew Suarez (5-9, 4.42)

Wheeler allowed one run on five hits and reached double-digit strikeouts for the first time since 2014 when he fanned 10 against San Francisco on Aug. 20. The 28-year-old owns a 2-1 career mark in five encounters against the Giants, who selected him with the sixth overall pick in the 2009 draft before later trading him to New York for Carlos Beltran. Wheeler once again found the winner's circle on Saturday after scattering six hits over seven innings in a 3-0 win versus Washington.

Suarez put an end to his 0-3 mark in a four-start stretch with a scintillating performance versus Texas, against which he scattered three hits over seven scoreless innings in a 5-3 victory on Saturday. "Once I know I'm getting a lot of ground balls, I know that's when I'm in my game," said the 25-year-old, who induced 12 groundouts and two double plays. Suarez will be making his 24th career start and first appearance versus the Mets on Friday.

WALK-OFFS

1. San Francisco 3B Evan Longoria went 5-for-16 with two homers in the previous series versus New York.

2. Mets 3B David Wright rejoined the team on Thursday as he continues his rehabilitation from back, neck and shoulder injuries.

3. Giants 2B Joe Panik has hit safely in eight of his last 10 games.

PREDICTION: Giants 4, Mets 3

 

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W/L Trends
NY Mets

Mets are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 15-33 in their last 48 games following a win.
Mets are 4-9 in their last 13 vs. National League West.
Mets are 3-7 in their last 10 games following an off day.
Mets are 16-40 in their last 56 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Mets are 5-0 in Wheelers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 6-0 in Wheelers last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Mets are 8-1 in Wheelers last 9 starts.
Mets are 8-1 in Wheelers last 9 starts on grass.
Mets are 4-1 in Wheelers last 5 road starts.
Mets are 4-1 in Wheelers last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 4-10 in Wheelers last 14 starts vs. National League West.
Mets are 2-5 in Wheelers last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 3-9 in Wheelers last 12 starts during game 1 of a series.
Mets are 1-4 in Wheelers last 5 Friday starts.

San Francisco

Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Giants are 7-2 in their last 9 games following an off day.
Giants are 9-3 in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Giants are 15-7 in their last 22 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games.
Giants are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Giants are 2-5 in Suarezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends
NY Mets

Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 6-2 in Mets last 8 games following an off day.
Under is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 Friday games.
Over is 4-1 in Wheelers last 5 Friday starts.
Over is 4-1 in Wheelers last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 8-3-1 in Wheelers last 12 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Wheelers last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Wheelers last 7 road starts.

San Francisco

Under is 5-0 in Giants last 5 overall.
Under is 5-0 in Giants last 5 on grass.
Under is 5-0 in Giants last 5 home games.
Under is 5-1 in Giants last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-2 in Giants last 9 vs. National League East.
Under is 6-2 in Giants last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2 in Giants last 8 games following a loss.
Under is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 13-5-1 in Giants last 19 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Giants last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 5-2 in Giants last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Mets are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in San Francisco.
Over is 3-1-1 in Wheelers last 5 starts vs. Giants.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in San Francisco.
Mets are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Over is 11-5-2 in the last 18 meetings.

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(903) CHICAGO CUBS @ (904) PHILADELPHIA | 08/31/2018 - 7:05 PM
Play ON PHILADELPHIA using the run line in All games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season
The record is 32 Wins and 7 Losses for the last two seasons (+29.10 units)

 

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(903) CHICAGO CUBS @ (904) PHILADELPHIA | 08/31/2018 - 7:05 PM
Play ON PHILADELPHIA using the run line in Home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season
The record is 19 Wins and 4 Losses for the last two seasons (+19.65 units)

 

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(919) MINNESOTA @ (920) TEXAS | 08/31/2018 - 8:05 PM
Play ON TEXAS using the run line in All games as a home favorite when the run line price is +115 to +160
The record is 24 Wins and 13 Losses for the last two seasons (+21.95 units)

 

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(907) CINCINNATI @ (908) ST LOUIS | 08/31/2018 - 8:15 PM
Play ON ST LOUIS using the money line in All games in August games
The record is 21 Wins and 6 Losses this season (+15.97 units)

 

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(917) TAMPA BAY @ (918) CLEVELAND | 08/31/2018 - 7:10 PM
Play ON TAMPA BAY using the money line in All games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season
The record is 12 Wins and 5 Losses this season (+12.69 units)