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Preview: Giants at Brewers
Gracenote
Sep 6, 2018

The Milwaukee Brewers head into the weekend leading the wild-card race in the National League, but competition is far from settled. The Brewers will try to maintain their slim advantage when they host the San Francisco Giants in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.

Milwaukee enters the weekend a half-game ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals for the top spot and two games clear of the Los Angeles Dodgers after taking two of three from the Chicago Cubs this week to clinch a fifth straight series win. The Brewers are still chasing the Cubs in the NL Central and trail by four games with another showdown looming next week. "It would have been nice to sweep (those) guys, but it's always tough to sweep a team - and they have a pretty good team over there," Brewers CF Lorenzo Cain told reporters after a 6-4 loss on Friday. "We've been playing them tough all year. It's definitely been good games all season long. I don't expect anything less when we play those guys (next week)." The Giants will hope to take advantage of a Milwaukee team looking ahead and snap a five-game slide when they pit left-hander Derek Holland against Brewers righty Chase Anderson on Friday.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco), FS Wisconsin, Dish455 (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants LH Derek Holland (7-8, 3.56 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Chase Anderson (9-7, 3.96)

Holland has not lost since returning to the rotation on July 25 and breezed through six innings while allowing one run and four hits in a no-decision against the New York Mets on Saturday. The Ohio native has surrendered one or no runs in each of his last four outings and hasn't given up a home run in any of the last five. Holland is seeing Milwaukee for the first time this season and is 3-5 with a 3.45 ERA in 16 games - 15 starts - on the road.

Anderson is struggling to work deep into games and last recorded an out in the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins on July 4. The 30-year-old allowed one run and four hits in five innings at Washington on Friday and kept the ball in the ballpark - a rarity for a pitcher tied for the NL lead with 28 homers allowed. Anderson did not surrender a home run at San Francisco on July 27 and earned a win while scattering one run and four hits over six frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Brewers LF Christian Yelich reached base safely in each of the last 22 games.

2. Giants 2B Joe Panik has multiple hits in each of his last two games after going a combined 3-for-22 in the previous six contests.

3. Milwaukee LHP Xavier Cedeno has yet to allow a run in three appearances since joining the team, spanning 2 1/3 innings.

PREDICTION: Brewers 8, Giants 2

 

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W/L Trends
San Francisco

Giants are 8-2 in their last 10 games following an off day.
Giants are 21-43 in their last 64 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Giants are 46-96 in their last 142 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 21-49 in their last 70 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Giants are 1-5 in their last 6 road games.
Giants are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a loss.
Giants are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
Giants are 0-5 in their last 5 games on grass.
Giants are 5-0 in Hollands last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Giants are 6-0 in Hollands last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 9-1 in Hollands last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 4-1 in Hollands last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Giants are 4-1 in Hollands last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Giants are 5-2 in Hollands last 7 starts.
Giants are 5-2 in Hollands last 7 starts on grass.

Milwaukee

Brewers are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Brewers are 6-2 in their last 8 overall.
Brewers are 6-2 in their last 8 games on grass.
Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 home games.
Brewers are 41-17 in their last 58 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 12-5 in their last 17 Friday games.
Brewers are 16-7 in their last 23 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 22-10 in their last 32 vs. National League West.
Brewers are 6-1 in Andersons last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 4-1 in Andersons last 5 home starts.
Brewers are 9-3 in Andersons last 12 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 7-3 in Andersons last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
San Francisco

Under is 5-1-1 in Giants last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1-1 in Giants last 7 games following a loss.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 vs. National League Central.
Under is 12-3-1 in Giants last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 12-3-1 in Giants last 16 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 Friday games.
Under is 20-7-2 in Giants last 29 overall.
Under is 20-7-2 in Giants last 29 on grass.
Under is 20-7-1 in Giants last 28 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 18-7-1 in Giants last 26 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 22-9-2 in Giants last 33 road games.
Under is 6-0 in Hollands last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 4-0 in Hollands last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in Hollands last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-0-1 in Hollands last 5 road starts.
Under is 4-0 in Hollands last 4 starts overall.
Under is 5-1 in Hollands last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Hollands last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-2 in Hollands last 9 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Hollands last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 6-2-1 in Hollands last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Milwaukee

Over is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 vs. National League West.
Over is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 on grass.
Over is 8-2 in Brewers last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 12-4 in Brewers last 16 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-3 in Brewers last 12 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 23-9-1 in Brewers last 33 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 7-3 in Brewers last 10 games following an off day.
Over is 5-1 in Andersons last 6 starts on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Andersons last 6 starts overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Andersons last 5 Friday starts.
Over is 3-1-1 in Andersons last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 3-1-2 in Andersons last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 21-7 in Andersons last 28 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Andersons last 8 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 8-3 in Andersons last 11 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 8-3 in Andersons last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Giants are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Milwaukee.
Giants are 18-8 in the last 26 meetings.

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Preview: Dodgers at Rockies
Gracenote
Sep 6, 2018

The Colorado Rockies have never won the National League West in their 25-plus years of existence, but Trevor Story appears to be on a mission to change that this season. With the day off to appreciate his first career three-homer game, the 25-year-old shortstop sets his sights on trying to help the Rockies pad their 1 1/2-game division lead Friday when they begin a three-game set at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Story enjoyed a brilliant start to the beginning of his club's 10-game homestand earlier this week, finishing 6-for-12 with five homers and eight RBIs during Colorado's three-game sweep of San Francisco, including one home run estimated to have traveled a club-record 505 feet in Wednesday's 5-3 triumph. The one-time All-Star has been red-hot during a six-game hitting streak, going 12-for-24 while recording five multi-hit efforts during his run. Story has yet to hit a home run in 47 at-bats this season versus the Dodgers, who briefly held the division lead at the end of last weekend before dropping two of three to the New York Mets. Los Angeles also lost three of four at Coors Field last month and are expected to be without closer Kenley Jansen this weekend after a team cardiologist recommended he remain home after experiencing an irregular heartbeat - thought be caused by the increased elevation in Colorado - that led to a trip to the hospital during the Dodgers' last trip to Denver.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Clayton Kershaw (6-5, 2.40 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Jon Gray (11-7, 4.70)

Kershaw is unbeaten in his last seven outings, but he settled for his fourth no-decision over that stretch Saturday against Arizona after surrendering two solo homers among the four hits he allowed over seven innings. The three-time Cy Young Award winner has logged 11 straight quality starts and been particularly stingy since the All-Star break, going 3-1 with a 1.94 ERA while striking out 49 and walking three. Nolan Arenado (16-for-49, three homers) and Charlie Blackmon (15-for-48, home run) have fared well against Kershaw, who is 9-4 with a 4.65 ERA in 20 starts at Coors Field.

Gray improved to 5-0 during his 12-game undefeated streak with Saturday's victory at San Diego despite permitting two solo shots among the seven hits he yielded in six frames. The Oklahoma native has managed only one strikeout in each of his last two turns spanning 12 2/3 innings, however, after fanning 71 across his previous 64 2/3 frames. Max Muncy (2-for-3) is one of several Dodgers with one home run versus Gray, who was tagged for four runs in 5 2/3 frames during a no-decision against Los Angeles on Aug. 10.

WALK-OFFS

1. With 31 homers in 2018, Story is one of only two shortstops in team history with at least 30 in a season.

2. Jansen is expected to rejoin the team Monday for the opener of a three-game series at Cincinnati.

3. Los Angeles RHP Ross Stripling (back) is expected to rejoin the team from the disabled list Saturday.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 5, Rockies 4

 

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W/L Trends
LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. National League West.
Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Dodgers are 9-3 in their last 12 overall.
Dodgers are 9-3 in their last 12 games on grass.
Dodgers are 21-8 in their last 29 during game 1 of a series.
Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Dodgers are 36-15 in their last 51 games following an off day.
Dodgers are 36-17 in their last 53 Friday games.
Dodgers are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 7-1 in Kershaws last 8 Friday starts.
Dodgers are 49-12 in Kershaws last 61 starts vs. National League West.
Dodgers are 41-13 in Kershaws last 54 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 40-13 in Kershaws last 53 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 48-16 in Kershaws last 64 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Dodgers are 66-22 in Kershaws last 88 starts.
Dodgers are 65-22 in Kershaws last 87 starts on grass.
Dodgers are 39-14 in Kershaws last 53 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 52-21 in Kershaws last 73 starts during game 1 of a series.
Dodgers are 38-16 in Kershaws last 54 starts with 5 days of rest.
Dodgers are 19-8 in Kershaws last 27 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 58-27 in Kershaws last 85 road starts.

Colorado

Rockies are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
Rockies are 5-0 in their last 5 games on grass.
Rockies are 8-2 in their last 10 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rockies are 13-4 in their last 17 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Rockies are 16-5 in their last 21 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rockies are 9-3 in their last 12 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 9-3 in their last 12 Friday games.
Rockies are 20-7 in their last 27 vs. National League West.
Rockies are 22-8 in their last 30 home games.
Rockies are 24-9 in their last 33 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 30-12 in their last 42 games following a win.
Rockies are 17-7 in their last 24 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 41-20 in their last 61 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Rockies are 4-0 in Grays last 4 starts vs. National League West.
Rockies are 4-0 in Grays last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 7-0 in Grays last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 4-0 in Grays last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 5-0 in Grays last 5 home starts.
Rockies are 4-0 in Grays last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Rockies are 10-1 in Grays last 11 starts.
Rockies are 10-1 in Grays last 11 starts on grass.
Rockies are 6-1 in Grays last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Rockies are 4-1 in Grays last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 4-1 in Grays last 5 Friday starts.

OU Trends
LA Dodgers

Under is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 vs. National League West.
Under is 10-1 in Dodgers last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-1 in Dodgers last 9 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 games following an off day.
Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 road games.
Under is 6-2 in Dodgers last 8 overall.
Under is 6-2 in Dodgers last 8 on grass.
Under is 9-3 in Dodgers last 12 Friday games.
Under is 20-7 in Dodgers last 27 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-3-1 in Dodgers last 11 games following a loss.
Under is 9-4 in Dodgers last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 26-9-2 in Kershaws last 37 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 41-18-2 in Kershaws last 61 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Colorado

Under is 4-0-1 in Rockies last 5 games following an off day.
Under is 7-1 in Rockies last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-2 in Rockies last 13 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 7-2 in Rockies last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-3-1 in Rockies last 14 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 22-7-1 in Rockies last 30 home games.
Under is 6-2 in Rockies last 8 overall.
Under is 6-2 in Rockies last 8 on grass.
Under is 37-13-1 in Rockies last 51 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 17-6 in Rockies last 23 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 22-8 in Rockies last 30 vs. National League West.
Under is 8-0 in Grays last 8 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Grays last 4 home starts.
Under is 4-1 in Grays last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Grays last 5 starts overall.
Over is 7-3 in Grays last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.

Head to Head

Rockies are 5-0 in Grays last 5 home starts vs. Dodgers.
Under is 4-0 in Grays last 4 home starts vs. Dodgers.
Dodgers are 9-1 in Kershaws last 10 road starts vs. Rockies.
Under is 6-1 in Grays last 7 starts vs. Dodgers.
Rockies are 5-1 in Grays last 6 starts vs. Dodgers.
Under is 5-1 in Kershaws last 6 starts vs. Rockies.
Dodgers are 25-6 in Kershaws last 31 starts vs. Rockies.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Dodgers are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings.

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Preview: Braves at Diamondbacks
Gracenote
Sep 7, 2018

The Atlanta Braves started their seven-game road trip with a 10-inning triumph and look to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks again on Friday in the second contest of their four-game series. Atlanta squandered a two-run, ninth-inning lead before notching a 7-6 victory to win for just the third time in nine contests.

Nick Markakis went 4-for-5 with two RBIs, Kurt Suzuki hit a two-run homer and Johan Camargo belted a solo shot to help the Braves increase their lead over Philadelphia in the National League East to 3 1/2 games. Young star Ronald Acuna Jr. was hitless in five at-bats in the series opener and is just 1-for-16 - with the hit being a homer - with seven strikeouts over his last four games. The Diamondbacks have dropped five of their last six contests and are 2 1/2 games behind first-place Colorado in the NL West and trail St. Louis by three for the NL's second wild-card spot. Slugger Paul Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a game-tying solo homer in the ninth inning on Thursday and is 12-for-28 with two blasts, three doubles and five RBIs over his last seven games.

TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, FS South (Atlanta), FS Arizona

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Kevin Gausman (9-9, 3.78 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks LH Patrick Corbin (10-5, 3.06)

Gausman has been splendid since being acquired from Baltimore, going 4-1 with a 1.66 ERA in six starts. The 27-year-old did not factor in the decision in his last start after giving up three runs - one earned - and five hits over six innings against Pittsburgh. Gausman has served up just two homers since joining the Braves after giving up 21 in 21 outings with the Orioles.

Corbin is 0-1 over his last three starts despite allowing just four runs and 12 hits while recording 24 strikeouts in 18 innings during the stretch. The 29-year-old is 6-3 with a 3.25 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 14 home starts. Corbin is 4-1 with a 1.69 ERA in eight career appearances (six starts) against the Braves, with the loss coming on July 15 as he yielded four runs and six hits over six frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Diamondbacks SS Nick Ahmed has notched four RBIs over his last two games - three on Thursday - after driving in just two runs over his previous 26 contests.

2. Suzuki is 19-for-53 with three homers and nine RBIs over his last 17 contests.

3. Arizona OF Jarrod Dyson (groin) will undergo season-ending surgery, while the club acquired INF-OF Patrick Kivlehan from the New York Mets for cash considerations.

PREDICTION: Braves 3, Diamondbacks 2

 

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W/L Trends
Atlanta

Braves are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Braves are 9-1 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 6-2 in their last 8 road games.
Braves are 9-4 in their last 13 games following a win.
Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Braves are 5-15 in their last 20 Friday games.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League West.
Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 1-8 in their last 9 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Braves are 5-0 in Gausmans last 5 starts.
Braves are 5-0 in Gausmans last 5 starts on grass.

Arizona

Diamondbacks are 9-1 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 10-3 in their last 13 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. National League East.
Diamondbacks are 19-9 in their last 28 during game 2 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 8-18 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 3-7 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 4-13 in their last 17 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 5-0 in Corbins last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Corbins last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 5-0 in Corbins last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 7-1 in Corbins last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Diamondbacks are 6-1 in Corbins last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 6-2 in Corbins last 8 starts.
Diamondbacks are 6-2 in Corbins last 8 starts on grass.
Diamondbacks are 17-6 in Corbins last 23 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 16-6 in Corbins last 22 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Atlanta

Over is 6-0 in Braves last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 7-1-1 in Braves last 9 road games.
Over is 6-1 in Braves last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-2 in Braves last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 11-3 in Braves last 14 vs. National League West.
Under is 3-1-1 in Braves last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 7-3 in Braves last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Braves last 10 games following a win.
Over is 11-5-1 in Braves last 17 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 13-6 in Braves last 19 overall.
Under is 13-6 in Braves last 19 on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Gausmans last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Gausmans last 4 starts overall.

Arizona

Under is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Diamondbacks last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 6-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 home games.
Under is 12-3-1 in Diamondbacks last 16 games following a loss.
Under is 20-7-1 in Diamondbacks last 28 overall.
Under is 20-7-1 in Diamondbacks last 28 on grass.
Under is 13-5-1 in Diamondbacks last 19 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 18-7-2 in Diamondbacks last 27 vs. National League East.
Over is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 Friday games.
Under is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Corbins last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Corbins last 6 starts vs. National League East.
Over is 12-3 in Corbins last 15 Friday starts.
Under is 4-1-1 in Corbins last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Corbins last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 16-5 in Corbins last 21 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Corbins last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 3-1-1 in Corbins last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 3-1-1 in Corbins last 5 starts overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Corbins last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 17-7-1 in Corbins last 25 starts during game 2 of a series.

Head to Head

Over is 10-1-1 in the last 12 meetings in Arizona.
Over is 3-1-1 in Corbins last 5 starts vs. Braves.

Umpire Trends - Doug Eddings

Under is 5-1-1 in Eddings' last 7 Friday games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in Eddings' last 5 Friday games behind home plate.
Under is 4-1 in Eddings' last 5 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Under is 5-2 in Eddings' last 7 games behind home plate.
Home team is 9-4 in Eddings' last 13 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
Home team is 13-6 in Eddings' last 19 games behind home plate.
Diamondbacks are 4-11 in their last 15 games with Eddings behind home plate.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games with Eddings behind home plate.
Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 Friday games with Eddings behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Rangers at Athletics
Gracenote
Sep 6, 2018

The Oakland Athletics continue to march toward their first playoff appearance in four years when they complete a 10-game homestand by hosting the Texas Rangers in a three-game set beginning Friday. Oakland (84-57) took two of three from the New York Yankees, including Wednesday's 8-2 rout, and sits 3 1/2 games behind Houston in the American League West, 5 1/2 ahead of Seattle for the second and final wild-card spot and 3 1/2 back of New York for home field in the wild-card game.

"We take every game right now as a playoff game,'' Athletics right-hander Mike Fiers told reporters Wednesday after Oakland completed a stretch in which they played 20 straight days. "We're a couple games back from a couple teams. Every game matters. Every pitch matters. But we're not locking up in these situations. The boys are playing ball, making it tough on those other teams." Oakland has an opportunity to better its standing with 12 of its next 15 games versus sub-.500 competition with nine of those contests at home while improving on its 10-6 season series lead over Texas. The Rangers (61-79) are coming off a 9-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday to complete a 3-5 homestand. The Athletics will recall Chris Bassitt from Triple-A Nashville to make a spot start and he will oppose Yovani Gallardo, who snapped a three-start winless streak (0-2) in his last outing.

TV: 10:05 p.m. ET, FS Southwest, NBCS California

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers RH Yovani Gallardo (8-3, 5.97 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Chris Bassitt (2-3, 3.19)

Gallardo allowed three runs, six hits and a walk while striking out one in five innings of a 7-4 victory over Minnesota on Saturday. The 32-year-old Mexican is 5-2 with a 4.07 ERA over his last eight starts, going 1-1, 2.61 in two road outings during that span and improving to 3-2, 7.24 in seven games (five starts) away from home this season. Khris Davis is 3-for-10 with three solo home runs versus Gallardo, who is 2-5 with a 4.47 ERA in 11 games (10 starts) versus the Athletics - 1-2, 3.58 in five turns at Oakland Coliseum.

Bassitt received a no-decision after yielding one run, four hits and three walks while striking out three over 4 2/3 innings of his last major-league appearance -Oakland's 6-2 victory at Minnesota on Aug. 26. The 29-year-old Ohio native was 5-5 with a 4.30 ERA in 18 games (14 starts) with Nashville this season. Bassitt is 0-1 with an 11.25 ERA in two games (one start) versus Texas - both in 2015.

WALK-OFFS

1. Davis (.248, 106 RBIs), who leads the majors with 40 home runs, has gone deep only once in his last 13 games.

2. Texas 3B Adrian Beltre (.275, 10 home runs, 51 RBIs) has homered in three of his last five games and owns 472 for his career, one behind Carlos Delgado for 32nd all-time. Beltre also has 3,149 career hits and is six shy of passing George Brett for 15th.

3. Oakland RF Stephen Piscotty (.265, 22 home runs, 71 RBIs) is 11-for-29 during an eight-game hitting streak after delivering a two-run single Wednesday.

PREDICTION: Athletics 3, Rangers 2

 

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W/L Trends
Texas

Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 Friday games.
Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 3-7 in their last 10 overall.
Rangers are 3-7 in their last 10 games on grass.
Rangers are 2-6 in their last 8 road games.
Rangers are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Rangers are 6-0 in Gallardos last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Rangers are 4-0 in Gallardos last 4 starts vs. American League West.
Rangers are 6-1 in Gallardos last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Rangers are 11-2 in Gallardos last 13 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 15-3 in Gallardos last 18 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 9-2 in Gallardos last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 8-2 in Gallardos last 10 road starts.
Rangers are 4-1 in Gallardos last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 4-1 in Gallardos last 5 Friday starts.
Rangers are 21-6 in Gallardos last 27 starts.
Rangers are 20-6 in Gallardos last 26 starts on grass.
Rangers are 6-2 in Gallardos last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Oakland

Athletics are 23-5 in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Athletics are 41-10 in their last 51 vs. a team with a losing record.
Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games.
Athletics are 25-9 in their last 34 home games.
Athletics are 20-8 in their last 28 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 36-15 in their last 51 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 50-21 in their last 71 overall.
Athletics are 50-21 in their last 71 games on grass.
Athletics are 20-9 in their last 29 vs. American League West.
Athletics are 20-9 in their last 29 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 44-20 in their last 64 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 35-16 in their last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Athletics are 42-20 in their last 62 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
Athletics are 4-0 in Bassitts last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 4-0 in Bassitts last 4 starts.
Athletics are 4-0 in Bassitts last 4 starts on grass.
Athletics are 2-5 in Bassitts last 7 starts vs. American League West.
Athletics are 2-5 in Bassitts last 7 home starts.
Athletics are 1-4 in Bassitts last 5 starts with 11 or more days of rest.
Athletics are 1-5 in Bassitts last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends
Texas

Under is 7-1 in Rangers last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 Friday games.
Over is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 9-2-1 in Rangers last 12 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 12-3-1 in Rangers last 16 games following an off day.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 vs. American League West.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 15-7-2 in Rangers last 24 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-0-1 in Gallardos last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 4-0-2 in Gallardos last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-0-2 in Gallardos last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Gallardos last 6 Friday starts.
Over is 4-1-2 in Gallardos last 7 road starts.
Over is 9-3-1 in Gallardos last 13 starts on grass.
Over is 9-3-2 in Gallardos last 14 starts overall.
Under is 5-2-1 in Gallardos last 8 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 7-3 in Gallardos last 10 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Oakland

Under is 5-0 in Athletics last 5 games following an off day.
Under is 6-1-1 in Athletics last 8 Friday games.
Over is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 games following a win.
Over is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 vs. American League West.
Over is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 16-5 in Athletics last 21 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 10-4 in Athletics last 14 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0-1 in Bassitts last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Bassitts last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Bassitts last 5 starts with 11 or more days of rest.
Under is 3-1-1 in Bassitts last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-2 in Bassitts last 8 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 10-4 in Bassitts last 14 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 8-1-1 in the last 10 meetings in Oakland.
Rangers are 3-12 in the last 15 meetings in Oakland.
Rangers are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings.
Rangers are 0-4 in Gallardos last 4 starts vs. Athletics.

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Preview: Yankees at Mariners
Gracenote
Sep 6, 2018

The New York Yankees own the second-best record in baseball and are leading the American League wild-card race, but they still believe they are capable of playing better. The Seattle Mariners, who host the Yankees in the opener of a three-game series beginning on Friday, need a spark to get back into the wild-card race and could stand for New York to take a few more days getting its act together.

The Yankees (87-53) sit 9 1/2 games behind Boston in the AL East and are 3 1/2 games up on Oakland for the first AL wild-card but are losers of five of their last eight and began their west coast trip with a series loss in Oakland this week. "I want to get rolling, no question about it," New York manager Aaron Boone told reporters. "I think we're doing some things well, but we're not certainly rolling like we're capable of. We're starting to get some guys back, which is really important, but we've got to play better if we want to get to where we want to go." The Mariners (78-62) need an extended stretch of strong play to make it a three-team race for the AL wild-card and enter the weekend 5 1/2 games behind the Athletics. Seattle will try to take advantage of slumping New York behind ace James Paxton while dealing with Yankees righty Masahiro Tanaka.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, YES (New York), ROOT Northwest (Seattle)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Masahiro Tanaka (10-5, 3.83 ERA) vs. Mariners LH James Paxton (11-5, 3.74)

Tanaka snapped a five-start winless stretch by holding Detroit to one run and seven hits over seven innings on Saturday. The 29-year-old has permitted only one home run in his last four outings after surrendering 22 in his first 19 turns. Tanaka is seeing Seattle for the first time in 2018 and is 6-0 with a 2.34 ERA in seven career starts against the Mariners.

Paxton came off the disabled list on Saturday and needed five innings to rack up 10 strikeouts and earn a win over Oakland. The Canada native missed over two weeks after getting hit on the forearm by a comebacker and was a little rusty with his control while issuing four walks against the Athletics. Paxton struck out nine in five innings at New York on June 21 but suffered the loss while allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Yankees are expected to activate SS Didi Gregorius from the 10-day DL on Friday.

2. Seattle OF Denard Span went 3-for-3 on Wednesday, matching his hit total from the previous six games.

3. New York OF prospect Clint Frazier (post-concussion syndrome) is unlikely to play again this season.

PREDICTION: Mariners 4, Yankees 3

 

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W/L Trends
NY Yankees

Yankees are 41-12 in their last 53 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 40-12 in their last 52 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 9-3 in their last 12 road games.
Yankees are 9-3 in their last 12 vs. American League West.
Yankees are 48-19 in their last 67 games following a loss.
Yankees are 9-4 in their last 13 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Yankees are 9-4 in their last 13 games following an off day.
Yankees are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Yankees are 2-6 in their last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 2-9 in their last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 1-7 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 1-7 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Yankees are 1-8 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Yankees are 5-1 in Tanakas last 6 starts vs. American League West.
Yankees are 8-2 in Tanakas last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Yankees are 4-1 in Tanakas last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Yankees are 13-4 in Tanakas last 17 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 20-7 in Tanakas last 27 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 18-7 in Tanakas last 25 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 9-4 in Tanakas last 13 road starts.
Yankees are 11-5 in Tanakas last 16 Friday starts.
Yankees are 35-17 in Tanakas last 52 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Seattle

Mariners are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Mariners are 3-7 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mariners are 2-6 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 games following an off day.
Mariners are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a win.
Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mariners are 7-0 in Paxtons last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Mariners are 6-1 in Paxtons last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 6-1 in Paxtons last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mariners are 5-1 in Paxtons last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 5-1 in Paxtons last 6 Friday starts.
Mariners are 9-2 in Paxtons last 11 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mariners are 10-4 in Paxtons last 14 starts vs. American League East.
Mariners are 14-6 in Paxtons last 20 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
NY Yankees

Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 Friday games.
Over is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 games following an off day.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2-1 in Yankees last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Yankees last 7 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Yankees last 7 on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Yankees last 7 games following a loss.
Over is 10-4-2 in Yankees last 16 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-2-1 in Yankees last 8 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 11-5 in Yankees last 16 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 15-7-2 in Yankees last 24 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Tanakas last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in Tanakas last 4 road starts.
Under is 4-0 in Tanakas last 4 starts overall.
Under is 5-0-1 in Tanakas last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0-1 in Tanakas last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Tanakas last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Tanakas last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Tanakas last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Tanakas last 5 Friday starts.
Under is 4-1 in Tanakas last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in Tanakas last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Over is 7-2-2 in Tanakas last 11 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Tanakas last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Seattle

Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Mariners last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 Friday games.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 21-7 in Mariners last 28 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 10-4 in Mariners last 14 home games.
Under is 9-4 in Mariners last 13 games following an off day.
Over is 4-0 in Paxtons last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Paxtons last 4 home starts.
Under is 4-1 in Paxtons last 5 Friday starts.
Under is 4-1 in Paxtons last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Paxtons last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 8-2 in Paxtons last 10 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 6-2 in Paxtons last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-2 in Paxtons last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Paxtons last 10 starts on grass.
Under is 7-3 in Paxtons last 10 starts overall.

Head to Head

Yankees are 6-1 in Tanakas last 7 starts vs. Mariners.
Yankees are 20-7 in the last 27 meetings in Seattle.
Yankees are 19-7 in the last 26 meetings.
Under is 16-6 in the last 22 meetings in Seattle.
Under is 29-11-3 in the last 43 meetings.
Under is 5-2 in Tanakas last 7 starts vs. Mariners.

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(975) TEXAS @ (976) OAKLAND | 09/07/2018 - 10:05 PM
Play ON OAKLAND using the money line in All games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 43 Wins and 13 Losses this season (+26.65 units)

 

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(975) TEXAS @ (976) OAKLAND | 09/07/2018 - 10:05 PM
Play ON OAKLAND using the money line in All games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season
The record is 18 Wins and 2 Losses this season (+14.95 units)

 

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(967) BALTIMORE @ (968) TAMPA BAY | 09/07/2018 - 7:10 PM
Play ON TAMPA BAY using the run line in All games in home games
The record is 42 Wins and 23 Losses this season (+26.15 units)

 

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(961) LA DODGERS @ (962) COLORADO | 09/07/2018 - 8:40 PM
Play UNDER COLORADO on the total in Home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season
The record is 7 Overs and 25 Unders for the last two seasons (+18.35 units)

 

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(973) LA ANGELS @ (974) CHI WHITE SOX | 09/07/2018 - 8:10 PM
Play OVER CHI WHITE SOX on the total in All games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season
The record is 24 Overs and 8 Unders this season (+15.65 units)

 

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(969) HOUSTON @ (970) BOSTON | 09/07/2018 - 7:10 PM
Play ON BOSTON using the run line in All games when playing with a day off
The record is 25 Wins and 8 Losses for the last two seasons (+21.10 units)

 

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(969) HOUSTON @ (970) BOSTON | 09/07/2018 - 7:10 PM
Play ON BOSTON using the run line in Home games after a win
The record is 30 Wins and 15 Losses this season (+18.30 units)

 

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(961) LA DODGERS @ (962) COLORADO | 09/07/2018 - 8:40 PM
Play UNDER COLORADO on the total in Home games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 10 Overs and 26 Unders this season (+15.55 units)

 

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Friday's Diamond Notes
Kevin Rogers

Hottest team: Astros (5-0 last five)

Houston and Boston are on a collision course to face each other for the right to capture the American League pennant. The Astros travel to Beantown on Friday for the start of a three-game series as Houston has caught fire over the last three weeks by winning 12 of its past 15 contests, including a home sweep of Minnesota this week. The pitching has come back to its usual form by allowing three runs or less in each of the past six games, while the lineup is healthy again with Jose Altuve, George Springer, and Carlos Correa all back from injury.

Since losing at Oakland on August 18 to fall into a first-place tie with the A’s, the Astros have posted a 6-1 road record in the past seven away from Minute Maid Park. Also, Houston has established some breathing room by owning a 3 ½ game lead over Oakland in the AL West heading into the weekend. It’s a battle of aces on the mound at Fenway Park in the opener as Houston’s Gerrit Cole opposes Boston southpaw David Price. Cole is winless in his past three road assignments, but beat the Red Sox at home on June 1 in a 7-3 triumph.

Coldest team: Giants (0-5 last five)

San Francisco went through the first six years of this decade winning the World Series in even years. However, the Giants came up short in 2016 and will be lucky to finish at .500 in 2018. The Giants travel to Miller Park after getting swept in a three-game set at Colorado to face a Brewers’ squad that beat San Francisco in three of four contests in the Bay Area in July. San Francisco has slumped on the road recently by going 2-9 in their last 11 games away from AT&T Park since taking two from the Dodgers as heavy underdogs in mid-August.

The Giants trot out Derek Holland in the series opener as the southpaw has allowed one earned run or less in four straight starts, while San Francisco has won three of his past four road outings. Holland didn’t face the Brewers in July, as the left-hander looks to extend his UNDER streak to five on Friday.

Hottest pitcher: Austin Gomber, Cardinals (5-0, 2.77 ERA)

The lone interleague matchup this weekend takes place in Detroit as the Cardinals visit the Tigers. St. Louis continues to roll after grabbing the final two games at Washington to win its sixth consecutive road series. The rookie Gomber has turned into a valuable call-up to this decimated St. Louis rotation as the left-hander is unbeaten in seven starts this season. St. Louis won all six of his August starts, while the former Florida Atlantic Owl yielded two runs or less in each of his past five outings.

Coldest pitcher: Chris Archer, Pirates (4-7, 4.56 ERA)

After Pittsburgh won the first two starts made by the former Tampa Bay right-hander, the Pirates are winless in Archer’s past four trips to the mound. Although three of those four starts came away from PNC Park, Archer has pitched past the fifth inning only once, which came in a 5-3 setback at Atlanta his last time out. Archer actually put together his best start with the Pirates against the Braves by scattering two hits and allowing one run in six innings, but the Pittsburgh bullpen allowed four late runs to prevent him from a win. The Pirates host the Marlins on Friday, as Pittsburgh is fresh off a three-game sweep of Cincinnati.

Biggest OVER run: Nationals (7-2 last nine)

The Cubs rallied to knock out the Nationals in last October’s NLDS, while Chicago pulled the same trick on Thursday night with a victory in 10 innings. Since getting shut out in three straight games in late August, Washington has scored at least four runs in 10 of the past 11 contests, but has also allowed four or more runs in seven of the last eight games. Runs should be at a premium on Saturday when Max Scherzer and Cole Hamels square off in D.C., but the Cubs are on a 6-1 OVER run in Jon Lester’s last seven starts. Most of that is due to great run support by Chicago, who has scored 23 runs in Lester’s past three outings, while facing Washington right-hander Joe Ross, who is making his season debut.

Biggest UNDER run: Diamondbacks (11-1 last 12)

Arizona’s remarkable 11-game UNDER streak came to a halt in Thursday night's extra-innings loss against Atlanta. The major reason for this UNDER stretch has been a lack of offense for the D-backs, who went through eight consecutive games by scoring three runs or less prior to Tuesday’s 6-0 shutout of the Padres. Patrick Corbin heads to the mound on Friday for Arizona, as the D-backs are winless in his past two appearances. Corbin has allowed two earned runs or less in four of the previous five trips to the hill, but the southpaw gave up four earned runs in six innings of a 5-1 setback at Atlanta prior to the All-Star break.

Matchup to watch: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Following its three-game sweep of San Francisco, the Rockies are the newest leader of the NL West race with three weeks remaining. That distinction can either be cemented or disappear this weekend as the defending National League champion Dodgers invade Coors Field. Los Angeles took brief control of the division race after capturing three of four from Arizona last weekend, but the Dodgers slipped up against the Mets by losing two of three at Chavez Ravine.

The Dodgers can trim the deficit to a half-game with a win on Friday as they send out their three-time Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw to the mound. Kershaw is fresh off a pair of no-decisions in one-run wins over the Padres and D-backs, but the left-hander has yielded two earned runs or less in eight consecutive outings. Interestingly enough, Kershaw has managed to avoid the Rockies this season, as Los Angeles posted a 4-2 record against Colorado in his six starts in 2017.

The Rockies counter with Jon Gray as Colorado has put together an impressive 10-1 record in the right-hander’s last 11 starts since late June. Gray has pitched into the seventh inning in seven of his past nine trips to the mound, as he tossed 5.2 innings against the Dodgers at Coors Field on August 10 as the Rockies rallied for a 5-4 victory. Since Los Angeles swept Colorado in Denver in early June, the Rockies have won five of the past seven matchups between the NL West rivals.

Betcha didn’t know: Since sweeping the Astros in Houston last month, the Mariners have slumped to a 1-8 record in their past nine games off a victory. Seattle knocked off Baltimore on Wednesday, as the Mariners sit in this fade spot on Friday with the Yankees traveling to the Pacific Northwest. New York swept Seattle at home in June, but the Yankees have failed to win a series in their last three tries.

Biggest public favorite: Rays (-250) vs. Orioles

Biggest public underdog: Yankees (+100) at Mariners

Biggest line move: Rangers (+160 to +146) at Athletics

 

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MLB

Friday, September 7

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Trend Report
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San Diego Padres
San Diego is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
San Diego is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games
San Diego is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
San Diego is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games on the road
San Diego is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing Cincinnati
San Diego is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games
Cincinnati is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Cincinnati is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 8 games when playing San Diego
Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego


Miami Marlins
Miami is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games
Miami is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Miami is 3-13 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Miami is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Miami is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 10 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games at home
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Miami
Pittsburgh is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
Pittsburgh is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Miami
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games when playing at home against Miami


Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Chi Cubs is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Chi Cubs is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Chi Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Chi Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games at home
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs


Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cleveland's last 15 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games
Toronto is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games at home
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Toronto's last 15 games when playing at home against Cleveland


Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 12 games on the road
Baltimore is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 10 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
Tampa Bay is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Tampa Bay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Tampa Bay is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing at home against Baltimore


Houston Astros
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games on the road
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Houston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games when playing Boston
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Houston is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Houston's last 15 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
Boston is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games at home
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Boston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games when playing Houston
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Boston is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Houston
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 15 games when playing at home against Houston


St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games
St. Louis is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games
St. Louis is 12-1 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
St. Louis is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Detroit
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis


Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Philadelphia's last 19 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 13 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Philadelphia's last 23 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
New York Mets
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
NY Mets is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
NY Mets is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Mets's last 13 games when playing Philadelphia
NY Mets is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
NY Mets is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 15 of NY Mets's last 23 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia


Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
LA Angels is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 8 games on the road
LA Angels is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
LA Angels is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Chi White Sox
LA Angels is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
LA Angels is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Angels's last 10 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games at home
Chi White Sox is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Chi White Sox is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Chi White Sox is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing LA Angels
Chi White Sox is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games when playing at home against LA Angels


San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Francisco's last 11 games
San Francisco is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Francisco's last 12 games on the road
San Francisco is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Milwaukee
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
San Francisco is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Milwaukee is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing San Francisco
Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Milwaukee is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against San Francisco


Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Kansas City is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Kansas City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City's last 8 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing Kansas City
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City


Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
LA Dodgers is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games
LA Dodgers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
LA Dodgers is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing Colorado
LA Dodgers is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado
LA Dodgers is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Colorado's last 12 games at home
Colorado is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
Colorado is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Colorado is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Atlanta is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games on the road
Atlanta is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Arizona's last 12 games
Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games at home
Arizona is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Arizona's last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta


Texas Rangers
Texas is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Texas is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games
Texas is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Texas is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games on the road
Texas is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland
Texas is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Texas is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Texas's last 10 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games
Oakland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Oakland is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games at home
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Texas
Oakland is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against Texas
Oakland is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland's last 10 games when playing at home against Texas


New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games
NY Yankees is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
NY Yankees is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
NY Yankees is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
NY Yankees is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of NY Yankees's last 20 games when playing Seattle
NY Yankees is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
NY Yankees is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of NY Yankees's last 22 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games
Seattle is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Seattle is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Seattle's last 14 games at home
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Seattle's last 20 games when playing NY Yankees
Seattle is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Seattle is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Seattle's last 22 games when playing at home against NY Yankees