Friday 09/28/2018 ... Comps / Bonus Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Requests Etc.

[bmd1803]

Preview: White Sox at Twins (Game 1)
Gracenote
Sep 28, 2018

Willians Astudillo proved earlier this summer his bat was major-league ready, but his production since his most recent promotion on Aug. 24 could lead to a very substantial role with the Minnesota Twins next season. The 26-year-old Venezuelan catcher attempts to continue his red-hot ways at the plate on Friday, when the Twins host the Chicago White Sox for a day-night doubleheader.

Astudillo batted .263 during a three-week stint with Minnesota that began with his major-league debut on June 30, posting a pair of two-hit efforts over his first seven games before being optioned to Triple-A Rochester on July 22. He returned about a month later and has been the team's best offensive player in September, lifting his batting average for the month to .397 after going 2-for-4 while driving in a career-high four runs in Thursday's 9-3 rout of Detroit. The Twins hold an 8-7 edge in the season series against the White Sox (62-96), who need one win this weekend to avoid recording the fourth 100-loss season in club history. Chicago has dropped seven of its last 10 and fell for the fourth time in five contests with Wednesday's 10-2 setback against Cleveland.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, WGN (Chicago), FS North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Reynaldo Lopez (7-9, 3.94 ERA) vs. Twins RH Jose Berrios (11-11, 3.93)

Lopez is unbeaten since July 27 and the White Sox have won six of his last seven starts, including Friday's contest against the crosstown Cubs in which he allowed one run and five hits while registering eight strikeouts over seven innings. The 24-year-old Dominican has been particularly dominant over his last five outings, going 3-0 with a 0.79 ERA while fanning 36 in 34 frames. Ehire Adrianza (2-for-4, home run) is one of the few Twins to enjoy success versus Lopez, who is 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA in three turns against Minnesota this season.

Berrios' rocky second half continued in a no-decision at Oakland on Friday as he was tagged for five runs on four hits and three walks despite striking out eight in 5 2/3 innings. Despite posting a 2-4 record and 4.50 ERA since the All-Star break, the former first-round draft pick is seven strikeouts away from reaching 200 for the first time in his three-year major-league career. Berrios has flourished versus the White Sox this season, going 3-0 with a 2.33 ERA in four starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Astudillo has struck out only once in 58 at-bats this month and three times in 87 major-league plate appearances overall this season.

2. Chicago 2B Yoan Moncada needs two doubles to become the first member of the White Sox aged 23 or younger to record at least 30 doubles, 15 homers, 60 RBIs and 10 stolen bases in a single season.

3. Minnesota 1B Joe Mauer has reached base safely in 10 straight and 12 of his last 13 games.

PREDICTION: White Sox 3, Twins 1

 

[bmd1803]

W/L Trends
Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 7-1 in their last 8 Friday games.
White Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 opening games of a double-header.
White Sox are 12-5 in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
White Sox are 9-4 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
White Sox are 16-40 in their last 56 games following an off day.
White Sox are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 14-39 in their last 53 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
White Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 3-10 in their last 13 games following a loss.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
White Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 6-1 in Lopezs last 7 starts.
White Sox are 6-1 in Lopezs last 7 starts on grass.
White Sox are 4-1 in Lopezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 4-1 in Lopezs last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 4-1 in Lopezs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 5-12 in Lopezs last 17 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
White Sox are 6-15 in Lopezs last 21 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Minnesota

Twins are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. American League Central.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Twins are 23-8 in their last 31 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Twins are 7-3 in their last 10 overall.
Twins are 7-3 in their last 10 games on grass.
Twins are 19-9 in their last 28 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 5-11 in their last 16 games following a win.
Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Twins are 3-13 in their last 16 opening games of a double-header.
Twins are 12-2 in Berrios' last 14 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 20-6 in Berrios' last 26 home starts.
Twins are 10-4 in Berrios' last 14 starts vs. American League Central.
Twins are 11-5 in Berrios' last 16 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 11-5 in Berrios' last 16 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 2-6 in Berrios' last 8 Friday starts.
Twins are 1-5 in Berrios' last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Twins are 0-5 in Berrios' last 5 starts.
Twins are 0-5 in Berrios' last 5 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Chi. White Sox

Under is 3-0-2 in White Sox last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 6-0-1 in White Sox last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0-1 in White Sox last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 11-2-3 in White Sox last 16 games following a loss.
Under is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-3 in White Sox last 9 vs. American League Central.
Under is 8-2-2 in White Sox last 12 road games.
Under is 4-1-2 in White Sox last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2-2 in White Sox last 10 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 18-7-1 in White Sox last 26 Friday games.
Over is 15-6-3 in White Sox last 24 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 28-13-2 in White Sox last 43 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0 in Lopezs last 4 Friday starts.
Under is 4-0 in Lopezs last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Lopezs last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Lopezs last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Lopezs last 5 starts overall.
Over is 4-1 in Lopezs last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
Over is 7-2-1 in Lopezs last 10 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-2 in Lopezs last 8 road starts.

Minnesota

Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 5-1 in Twins last 6 opening games of a double-header.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-2 in Twins last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 25-9-3 in Twins last 37 Friday games.
Over is 8-3-1 in Twins last 12 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 7-3 in Twins last 10 vs. American League Central.
Over is 11-5 in Twins last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 6-0 in Berrios' last 6 Friday starts.
Under is 4-1-1 in Berrios' last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Berrios' last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 7-3-1 in Berrios' last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 11-5 in Berrios' last 16 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Twins are 5-0 in Berrios' last 5 starts vs. White Sox.
Twins are 4-0 in Berrios' last 4 home starts vs. White Sox.
Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings in Minnesota.
Under is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.

 

[bmd1803]

Preview: Cardinals at Cubs
Gracenote
Sep 28, 2018

One of the most heated rivalries in baseball will have a little extra fuel this weekend. The Chicago Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday afternoon for the opener of a season-ending three-game series, with both teams fighting to determine their postseason fate.


The Cubs have clinched a playoff berth, but they’re locked in a tight race with Milwaukee for the National League Central title - and the NL’s top seed. Chicago increased its lead over the Brewers to one game with a 3-0 win over Pittsburgh on Thursday. The Cardinals’ playoff hopes took a big hit earlier this week as they were on the wrong side of a three-game sweep in their showdown with Milwaukee, dropping them one game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second wild-card spot. Adam Wainwright could be making his final start for the Cardinals in the series opener.

TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, ESPN, FS Midwest (St. Louis), ABC 7 (Chicago)


PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Adam Wainwright (2-3, 4.08 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Kyle Hendricks (13-11, 3.49)

Wainwright has made three starts since returning from the disabled list, and the Cardinals have won all three. The 37-year-old struck out six while allowing four runs over 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision against San Francisco in his last outing. Wainwright is 15-9 with a 3.94 ERA in 44 career games (35 starts) versus the Cubs, including an 11-2 record at Wrigley Field.

Hendricks has allowed fewer than three earned runs in seven straight starts, posting a 1.55 ERA over that stretch. The 28-year-old has given up just one run in each of his last two outings after limiting the crosstown White Sox to four hits over 7 2/3 innings in a win on Sunday. Hendricks is 4-2 with a 3.49 ERA in 13 career starts against St. Louis.


WALK-OFFS

1. Chicago 3B-OF Kris Bryant (wrist) missed his second consecutive game Thursday and is day-to-day.

2. Cardinals 1B Matt Carpenter is hitting .105 with two extra-base hits and 16 strikeouts over his last 11 contests.

3. Cubs 2B Daniel Murphy, who has gone 11-for-32 during his seven-game hitting streak, is 8-for-20 with three extra-base hits against Wainwright.


PREDICTION: Cubs 4, Cardinals 2

 

[bmd1803]

W/L Trends
St. Louis

Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 games following an off day.
Cardinals are 9-2 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 13-3 in their last 16 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 15-5 in their last 20 road games.
Cardinals are 13-5 in their last 18 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 10-4 in their last 14 during game 1 of a series.
Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 Friday games.
Cardinals are 9-4 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League Central.
Cardinals are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 6-1 in Wainwrights last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Cardinals are 5-2 in Wainwrights last 7 road starts.
Cardinals are 5-2 in Wainwrights last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 36-15 in Wainwrights last 51 starts vs. National League Central.
Cardinals are 22-10 in Wainwrights last 32 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 40-19 in Wainwrights last 59 starts.
Cardinals are 40-19 in Wainwrights last 59 starts on grass.
Cardinals are 37-18 in Wainwrights last 55 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 35-17 in Wainwrights last 52 starts with 5 days of rest.

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 25-10 in their last 35 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 Friday games.
Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 10-4 in their last 14 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Cubs are 7-0 in Hendricks' last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Cubs are 5-0 in Hendricks' last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Cubs are 5-1 in Hendricks' last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 5-1 in Hendricks' last 6 starts.
Cubs are 5-1 in Hendricks' last 6 starts on grass.
Cubs are 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Cubs are 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Cubs are 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 home starts.
Cubs are 22-8 in Hendricks' last 30 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 2-5 in Hendricks' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 3-8 in Hendricks' last 11 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
St. Louis

Over is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 8-1 in Cardinals last 9 overall.
Over is 8-1 in Cardinals last 9 on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 vs. National League Central.
Under is 6-0 in Wainwrights last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1-2 in Wainwrights last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 3-1-1 in Wainwrights last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Over is 11-4-2 in Wainwrights last 17 road starts.
Over is 10-4-2 in Wainwrights last 16 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 7-3-1 in Wainwrights last 11 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 9-4 in Wainwrights last 13 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 9-4-1 in Wainwrights last 14 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 20-9-2 in Wainwrights last 31 Friday starts.

Chi. Cubs

Under is 9-1 in Cubs last 10 home games.
Under is 8-1 in Cubs last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Cubs last 9 games following a win.
Under is 6-2 in Cubs last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 21-7 in Cubs last 28 vs. National League Central.
Under is 22-8 in Cubs last 30 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 8-3 in Cubs last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-0 in Hendricks' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Hendricks' last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 23-5-1 in Hendricks' last 29 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 8-2 in Hendricks' last 10 Friday starts.
Under is 15-5 in Hendricks' last 20 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 37-13-1 in Hendricks' last 51 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 19-7 in Hendricks' last 26 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 24-9 in Hendricks' last 33 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 36-14-1 in Hendricks' last 51 home starts.
Under is 39-17 in Hendricks' last 56 starts on grass.
Under is 39-17 in Hendricks' last 56 starts overall.
Under is 34-16-1 in Hendricks' last 51 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 6-0-1 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.
Cubs are 7-0 in Hendricks' last 7 starts vs. Cardinals.
Under is 3-0-1 in Wainwrights last 4 starts vs. Cubs.
Cubs are 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 home starts vs. Cardinals.
Cardinals are 12-4 in Wainwrights last 16 starts vs. Cubs.
Under is 3-1-1 in Wainwrights last 5 road starts vs. Cubs.
Cardinals are 14-5 in Wainwrights last 19 road starts vs. Cubs.
Cardinals are 4-13 in the last 17 meetings in Chicago.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.

 

[bmd1803]

Preview: Pirates at Reds
Gracenote
Sep 28, 2018

The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to clinch a winning campaign for the first time since 2015 when they begin a season-ending three-game series at the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. The Pirates managed just three hits in a 3-0 loss at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Thursday, their second straight setback following an 8-2 surge.

Pittsburgh (80-78) did manage five walks against the Cubs but they were 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position while falling to 41-32 against National League Central opponents. The Reds have scored just five runs during a five-game losing streak, including a 6-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. After shutting down Luis Castillo due to an innings restriction, Cincinnati bumped Anthony DeSclafani into Friday's start. Rookie Nick Kingham goes for the Pirates, who swept a three-game set at Cincinnati in July.

TV: 6:40 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh, FS Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Nick Kingham (5-7, 5.23 ERA) vs. Reds RH Anthony DeSclafani (7-7, 4.91)

Kingham is coming off a disastrous start in a loss against Milwaukee on Sunday, giving up six runs (five earned) over 1 1/3 innings. He is 0-3 with a 12.19 ERA over his last four starts. The 26-year-old's last win came at Cincinnati on July 21, when he let up two runs and four hits across 6 1/3 innings.

DeSclafani tied a career high with 10 strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings but took the loss at Miami his last time out. The outing left the New Jersey native with an 0-3 record and an ERA of 7.04 in five September starts. Corey Dickerson is 3-for-7 with two home runs against DeSclafani.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates CF Starling Marte has 12 RBIs in 13 games against the Reds this year.

2. Reds 2B Scooter Gennett is 3-for-20 over his last five games to drop his average to .313, eight points behind NL leader Christian Yelich.

3. Pittsburgh has won each of the last six meetings by a combined margin of 42-11.

PREDICTION: Pirates 5, Reds 3

 

[bmd1803]

W/L Trends
Pittsburgh

Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Pirates are 8-0 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Pirates are 22-8 in their last 30 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Pirates are 8-3 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 Friday games.
Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 2-5 in Kinghams last 7 starts vs. National League Central.
Pirates are 1-4 in Kinghams last 5 road starts.
Pirates are 1-5 in Kinghams last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 1-6 in Kinghams last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Pirates are 0-4 in Kinghams last 4 starts.
Pirates are 0-4 in Kinghams last 4 starts on grass.

Cincinnati

Reds are 27-55 in their last 82 vs. National League Central.
Reds are 34-76 in their last 110 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 3-7 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Reds are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 9-23 in their last 32 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 2-6 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games.
Reds are 2-8 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a loss.
Reds are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
Reds are 0-5 in their last 5 games on grass.
Reds are 4-0 in DeSclafanis last 4 Friday starts.
Reds are 5-0 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 5-1 in DeSclafanis last 6 home starts.
Reds are 9-3 in DeSclafanis last 12 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Reds are 5-2 in DeSclafanis last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 2-5 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts vs. National League Central.
Reds are 1-4 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Pittsburgh

Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 road games.
Under is 10-2 in Pirates last 12 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-2 in Pirates last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 9-2-2 in Pirates last 13 Friday games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Pirates last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-1-1 in Pirates last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 12-4-1 in Pirates last 17 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 20-7-1 in Pirates last 28 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 22-8-1 in Pirates last 31 games following a loss.
Over is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 28-12-1 in Pirates last 41 overall.
Under is 28-12-1 in Pirates last 41 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Kinghams last 5 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Kinghams last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Cincinnati

Under is 6-0-1 in Reds last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Reds last 4 home games.
Under is 5-0 in Reds last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 9-0 in Reds last 9 games following a loss.
Under is 7-0 in Reds last 7 vs. National League Central.
Under is 6-0 in Reds last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0-1 in Reds last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 7-0-1 in Reds last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 10-1 in Reds last 11 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Reds last 7 games following an off day.
Over is 4-1-1 in Reds last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 18-7-1 in Reds last 26 overall.
Under is 18-7-1 in Reds last 26 on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Reds last 7 Friday games.
Over is 22-9-3 in Reds last 34 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-1-1 in DeSclafanis last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 12-5-2 in DeSclafanis last 19 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-4-1 in DeSclafanis last 14 home starts.

Head to Head

Pirates are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Pirates are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Cincinnati.
Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Cincinnati.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.

 

[bmd1803]

Preview: Braves at Phillies
Gracenote
Sep 28, 2018

The Philadelphia Phillies entertained dreams of reaching the playoffs for most of the season, but a disastrous September sends them limping home for the opener of the final series of 2018 on Friday against the Atlanta Braves. The Phillies began September just two games behind the Braves in the National League East but are just 6-19 this month and riding an eight-game losing streak after being swept in consecutive four-game road series by division champion Atlanta and Colorado.

Staff ace Jake Arrieta took the loss in Thursday’s 5-3 defeat to end his season by allowing three runs or more in his final seven starts, and on the road trip Philadelphia pitchers posted an 8.30 ERA while allowing an average of 7.5 runs and 10.1 hits per game. The Braves (89-70) have secured their first postseason berth in five years but are in a battle to hold off Colorado (89-70) for home-field advantage in next week’s NL Division Series. After clinchng the division title with a six-game winning streak Atlanta has dropped two in a row, finishing with just one run on eight hits in back-to-back losses to the New York Mets. First baseman Freddie Freeman enters the weekend leading the National League with 187 hits, while right fielder Nick Markakis is second with 184.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS South (Atlanta), NBC Sports Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Mike Foltynewicz (12-10, 2.88 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Jerad Eickhoff (0-0, 9.00)

Foltynewicz gets a final tune-up start before most likely taking the ball for Atlanta in Game 1 of the NLDS. The 26-year-old’s breakout season is a big reason why the Braves are in the playoffs, ranking fifth in the NL in ERA, and seventh in WHIP (1.11) and strikeouts (193). Foltynewicz is 5-3 in his past 10 starts with a 2.60 ERA and a .182 batting average against, and he did not allow a hit to the Phillies over six innings to win the NL East clincher in his last start Saturday.

Eickhoff makes his first start of the season and just his third appearance as a lat muscle injury and finger numbness scuttled most of his 2018. The 28-year-old made his season debut Sept. 8 against the Mets, giving up one run on three hits in one inning of relief. He did not pitch again until finishing a 10-1 loss Monday at Colorado, allowing one run on two hits in one inning, and likely will be on a limited pitch count Friday.

WALK-OFFS

1. Phillies 3B Maikel Franco is 5-for-12 during his current five-game hitting streak and begins the weekend eight hits shy of 500 for his career.

2. Atlanta RHP Julio Teheran gave up one run on two hits with two walks and five strikeouts Thursday, in his bid to earn a starting assignment in the NLDS.

3. Philadelphia’s 0-8 road trip is the franchise’s worst since 1883, and the team enters the final weekend with a 78-81 record after sitting 10 games above .500 (72-62) on Sept. 1.

PREDICTION: Braves 5, Phillies 2

 

[bmd1803]

W/L Trends
Atlanta

Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 10-2 in their last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 6-2 in their last 8 road games.
Braves are 6-2 in their last 8 overall.
Braves are 6-2 in their last 8 games on grass.
Braves are 19-7 in their last 26 vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 39-18 in their last 57 vs. National League East.
Braves are 7-16 in their last 23 Friday games.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Braves are 4-1 in Foltynewiczs last 5 starts vs. National League East.
Braves are 6-2 in Foltynewiczs last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 5-11 in Foltynewiczs last 16 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 2-5 in Foltynewiczs last 7 starts.
Braves are 2-5 in Foltynewiczs last 7 starts on grass.
Braves are 1-4 in Foltynewiczs last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Braves are 1-4 in Foltynewiczs last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Braves are 2-8 in Foltynewiczs last 10 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 1-8 in Foltynewiczs last 9 Friday starts.

Philadelphia

Phillies are 16-35 in their last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 7-19 in their last 26 games following a loss.
Phillies are 7-19 in their last 26 overall.
Phillies are 9-25 in their last 34 games on grass.
Phillies are 3-12 in their last 15 during game 1 of a series.
Phillies are 2-12 in their last 14 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 1-9 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League East.
Phillies are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Phillies are 0-11 in their last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Phillies are 4-1 in Eickhoffs last 5 home starts.
Phillies are 5-11 in Eickhoffs last 16 starts vs. National League East.
Phillies are 2-5 in Eickhoffs last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Phillies are 3-8 in Eickhoffs last 11 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 3-8 in Eickhoffs last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 1-9 in Eickhoffs last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.

OU Trends
Atlanta

Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 7-1 in Braves last 8 games following a loss.
Under is 5-1 in Braves last 6 road games.
Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 13-3 in Braves last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 vs. National League East.
Under is 9-3 in Braves last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 19-7 in Braves last 26 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 Friday games.
Under is 4-0 in Foltynewiczs last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1 in Foltynewiczs last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-2-1 in Foltynewiczs last 12 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Foltynewiczs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Foltynewiczs last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Foltynewiczs last 5 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 5-2-1 in Foltynewiczs last 8 Friday starts.
Over is 10-4 in Foltynewiczs last 14 starts with 5 days of rest.

Philadelphia

Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-2-1 in Phillies last 8 Friday games.
Over is 19-8-1 in Phillies last 28 games following a loss.
Under is 3-0-1 in Eickhoffs last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1 in Eickhoffs last 6 Friday starts.
Under is 5-1-1 in Eickhoffs last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Eickhoffs last 6 home starts.
Over is 4-1 in Eickhoffs last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.

Head to Head

Braves are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Under is 4-0-1 in Foltynewiczs last 5 starts vs. Phillies.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Philadelphia.
Phillies are 4-1 in Eickhoffs last 5 home starts vs. Braves.
Under is 4-1 in Foltynewiczs last 5 road starts vs. Phillies.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Braves are 5-11 in the last 16 meetings in Philadelphia.
Braves are 1-4 in Foltynewiczs last 5 road starts vs. Phillies.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.

 

[bmd1803]

Preview: Astros at Orioles
Gracenote
Sep 27, 2018

The Houston Astros will have plenty of opportunities to tune up for the playoffs over the final three days of the regular season. After a rainout in Baltimore on Thursday, the Astros and host Orioles will squeeze their four-game series into a three-day span, beginning with Friday's series opener and a doubleheader Saturday.

Houston, which has clinched the second seed in the American League playoffs, will try to take advantage of otherwise meaningless games to get primed for an ALDS matchup with Cleveland beginning next Friday. "I have stressed to them not to get sloppy," Astros manager A.J. Hinch told reporters. "You don't want to play like it's spring training, then have to go back into playoff mode. I don't want them to get into bad habits. We have to play the games and you have to keep your edge. You can't not compete." Gerrit Cole will start Friday for Houston as he needs 5 2/3 innings to reach 200 for the second straight time. The Orioles, who already played a doubleheader Wednesday at Fenway Park, give the ball to David Hess.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston), MASN (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Gerrit Cole (15-5, 2.92 ERA) vs. Orioles RH David Hess (3-10, 5.14)

Cole ranks fifth in the AL in ERA and second behind teammate Justin Verlander with 272 strikeouts. He fanned 12 while allowing three runs over seven innings to defeat the Los Angeles Angels last Friday. The Orioles are one of three teams (also Pittsburgh, Minnesota) that Cole has never faced.

Hess is 0-2 with a 5.40 ERA in four September starts but allowed just two runs and four hits over five innings at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. He gave up a total of five home runs over his last two contests after getting through three straight starts without serving up a homer. The Tennessee native will be facing the Astros for the first time.

WALK-OFFS

1. Houston (100-58) needs three wins in the final series to set a franchise record for victories in a season.

2. Orioles LF Trey Mancini is 9-for-26 with four extra-base hits during a six-game hitting streak.

3. The Astros have won 11 of the last 12 meetings.

PREDICTION: Astros 6, Orioles 3

 

[bmd1803]

W/L Trends
Houston

Astros are 17-5 in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Astros are 25-8 in their last 33 overall.
Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 50-19 in their last 69 road games.
Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Astros are 29-13 in their last 42 Friday games.
Astros are 44-21 in their last 65 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Astros are 81-39 in their last 120 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 60-29 in their last 89 games on grass.
Astros are 35-17 in their last 52 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Astros are 11-1 in Coles last 12 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 4-1 in Coles last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 23-7 in Coles last 30 starts on grass.
Astros are 23-8 in Coles last 31 starts.
Astros are 8-3 in Coles last 11 starts during game 1 of a series.
Astros are 13-5 in Coles last 18 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Astros are 5-2 in Coles last 7 Friday starts.
Astros are 11-5 in Coles last 16 road starts.

Baltimore

Orioles are 18-39 in their last 57 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 23-50 in their last 73 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Orioles are 17-38 in their last 55 home games.
Orioles are 47-109 in their last 156 games on grass.
Orioles are 14-38 in their last 52 overall.
Orioles are 11-31 in their last 42 Friday games.
Orioles are 7-20 in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Orioles are 13-48 in their last 61 during game 1 of a series.
Orioles are 15-57 in their last 72 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 6-23 in their last 29 vs. American League West.
Orioles are 11-44 in their last 55 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Orioles are 1-4 in Hess' last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Orioles are 3-14 in Hess' last 17 starts.
Orioles are 2-10 in Hess' last 12 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Orioles are 2-10 in Hess' last 12 starts on grass.
Orioles are 0-8 in Hess' last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 0-5 in Hess' last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.

OU Trends
Houston

Under is 3-0-1 in Astros last 4 overall.
Over is 3-0-1 in Astros last 4 on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in Astros last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1-1 in Astros last 6 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 vs. American League East.
Under is 14-4-3 in Astros last 21 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 19-7-1 in Astros last 27 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 34-16-2 in Astros last 52 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-0 in Coles last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 6-1 in Coles last 7 starts on grass.
Over is 6-1 in Coles last 7 starts overall.

Baltimore

Over is 3-0-1 in Orioles last 4 overall.
Over is 3-0-1 in Orioles last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 3-0-1 in Orioles last 4 on grass.
Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 Friday games.
Under is 3-0-1 in Orioles last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 8-1 in Orioles last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 26-11-2 in Orioles last 39 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Hess' last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Hess' last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.

Head to Head

Over is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Baltimore.
Astros are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Baltimore.
Astros are 21-7 in the last 28 meetings.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Angel Hernandez

Orioles are 9-0 in their last 9 games with Hernandez behind home plate.
Over is 4-0 in Hernandezs last 4 Friday games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Under is 7-1 in Hernandezs last 8 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
Home team is 4-1 in Hernandezs last 5 Friday games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Hernandez behind home plate.
Over is 4-1 in Hernandezs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Home team is 6-2 in Hernandezs last 8 Friday games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Over is 20-7 in Hernandezs last 27 Friday games behind home plate.
Over is 8-3 in Hernandezs last 11 games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Hernandezs last 7 games behind home plate.
Home team is 10-4 in Hernandezs last 14 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games with Hernandez behind home plate.

 

[bmd1803]

Preview: Marlins at Mets
Gracenote
Sep 28, 2018

Despite going hitless in his last game, Michael Conforto has enjoyed one of the finest Septembers in the history of the New York Mets. The 2017 All-Star hopes to take another few steps toward a team record Friday when the Mets host the Miami Marlins in the opener of a three-game set between National League East rivals.

Conforto finished 0-for-2 with a pair of walks as New York rolled to a 4-1 win Thursday in the rubber match of its three-game series with division champion Atlanta to improve to 16-9 in September. That success is due in no small part to the offensive contributions of the 25-year-old Seattle native, who has 29 RBIs this month - five shy of club mark for September set by Hall of Famer Gary Carter in 1984. The Marlins (62-96) are wrapping up their ninth consecutive losing season and have dropped eight of their last nine road contests. The first three of those setbacks came when they were outscored 22-5 in New York just over two weeks ago and the last three came earlier this week when they were swept in Washington, giving up at least seven runs in each contest.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Florida (Miami), SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Jose Urena (8-12, 4.07 ERA) vs. Mets RH Corey Oswalt (3-3, 6.08)

Urena is unbeaten in his last seven starts and won each of his four in September in dominant fashion, lowering his ERA for the month to 1.13 on Saturday when he blanked Cincinnati over 5 2/3 innings. One of those recent outings was a road victory versus the Mets on Sept. 11, holding them to one run over 6 1/3 frames. Urena, who will reach nine wins for a second straight season with a victory Friday despite beginning the year 3-12, is 1-2 with a 4.32 ERA in three starts against the Mets this season.

Oswalt took his first loss since July 9 in Washington on Saturday, giving up two runs on four hits over five innings. The 25-year-old San Diego native has proven to be much more comfortable as a starter 16 games into his big-league career, going 2-3 with a 4.91 ERA in 11 turns versus 1-0, 12.54 in five relief appearances. J.T. Realmuto and Starlin Castro each have two hits in five career at-bats versus Oswalt, who has been tagged for nine runs in 8 2/3 frames while going 0-1 against Miami in 2018.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mets OF Brandon Nimmo is only 1-for-13 over his last six games, but he has drawn 10 walks over that span - including nine in the last four contests.

2. Miami OF Brian Anderson has 159 hits this season, the most by a Marlin rookie since Chris Coghlan in 2009 (162)

3. New York starting pitchers are 10-4 with a major league-best 2.68 ERA this month.

PREDICTION: Marlins 4, Mets 2

 

[bmd1803]

W/L Trends
Miami

Marlins are 6-13 in their last 19 vs. a team with a losing record.
Marlins are 16-35 in their last 51 overall.
Marlins are 16-35 in their last 51 games on grass.
Marlins are 21-50 in their last 71 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 10-25 in their last 35 vs. National League East.
Marlins are 14-38 in their last 52 road games.
Marlins are 5-16 in their last 21 during game 1 of a series.
Marlins are 6-20 in their last 26 games following an off day.
Marlins are 2-7 in their last 9 games following a loss.
Marlins are 2-7 in their last 9 Friday games.
Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Marlins are 4-0 in Urenas last 4 starts vs. National League East.
Marlins are 4-0 in Urenas last 4 starts.
Marlins are 4-0 in Urenas last 4 starts on grass.
Marlins are 4-0 in Urenas last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 9-2 in Urenas last 11 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Marlins are 5-2 in Urenas last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Marlins are 4-9 in Urenas last 13 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 1-4 in Urenas last 5 Friday starts.

NY Mets

Mets are 5-1 in their last 6 home games.
Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. National League East.
Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
Mets are 18-8 in their last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 9-19 in their last 28 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 3-7 in Oswalts last 10 starts on grass.
Mets are 2-6 in Oswalts last 8 starts vs. National League East.
Mets are 0-4 in Oswalts last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Miami

Under is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-1 in Marlins last 8 vs. National League East.
Under is 6-1-1 in Marlins last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 6-1-1 in Marlins last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Marlins last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 22-7-2 in Marlins last 31 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 3-1-1 in Marlins last 5 games following an off day.
Over is 6-2 in Marlins last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 9-3-1 in Marlins last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 games following a loss.
Over is 9-4 in Marlins last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 35-16-2 in Marlins last 53 road games.
Over is 4-0 in Urenas last 4 road starts.
Over is 4-1 in Urenas last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 6-2 in Urenas last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-3 in Urenas last 12 starts vs. National League East.
Over is 5-2 in Urenas last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

NY Mets

Under is 4-0-2 in Mets last 6 Friday games.
Under is 5-0 in Mets last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-1 in Mets last 9 games following a win.
Under is 10-2 in Mets last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 home games.
Over is 4-1-1 in Mets last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 10-4-1 in Mets last 15 overall.
Under is 10-4-1 in Mets last 15 on grass.
Under is 10-4-1 in Mets last 15 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 9-4-1 in Mets last 14 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 9-4 in Mets last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.

Head to Head

Over is 3-1-1 in Urenas last 5 starts vs. Mets.
Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in New York.
Marlins are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.

 

[bmd1803]

Preview: Yankees at Red Sox
Gracenote
Sep 27, 2018

The New York Yankees watched the Boston Red Sox wrap up the American League East in the Bronx just over a week ago and they hope to have their own celebration at Fenway Park this weekend. The Yankees have a magic number of one for clinching the top wild card and can nail it down with a victory in Friday night's opener of a three-game series versus the Red Sox.

New York needs one win or a loss by Oakland to secure home field for Wednesday's one-game playoff against the Athletics, a task made easier by the fact that Boston has nothing to play for. "We know what's at stake, and we took a good step toward it," said Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton after he homered twice in Thursday's 12-1 drubbing at Tampa Bay to move his team closer to the potential clincher. Left-hander J.A. Happ, who is 6-0 in 10 starts since he was acquired from Toronto, will get the nod against Boston in the series opener and is on track to start the wild-card game. Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez, who is 21-for-63 with 17 RBIs in 16 games against New York this season, enters the series batting .330 overall with 42 homers and 127 RBIs.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ESPN, WPIX (New York), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees LH J.A. Happ (16-6, 3.57 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH Brian Johnson (4-4, 4.11)

Happ did not factor in the decision last time out, holding Baltimore to one run and five hits over five innings -- the eighth time in 10 starts since joining the Yankees that he allowed two runs or fewer. He also had a no-decision in his previous turn against the Red Sox, permitting only an unearned run on four hits over six innings. Steve Pearce has been a nemesis for Happ, going 10-for-29 with five homers.

Johnson has pitched primarily out of the bullpen in 2018 but the last of his 12 starts was an ugly one -- he lasted only 1 1/3 innings and was rocked for four runs and seven hits in 1 1/3 innings at the Chicago White Sox on Sept. 2. He beat the Yankees on Aug. 2 but had mixed results, striking out 11 while allowing five runs in five innings. Johnson also made three scoreless relief appearances versus New York this year.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yankees SS Didi Gregorius (wrist) was cleared for baseball activities and could play this weekend.

2. Martinez needs one homer to surpass Dick Stuart (1963) for the most in a player's first season with Boston.

3. The Yankees need four homers to match the major-league record of 264 set by Seattle in 1997.

PREDICTION: Yankees 6, Red Sox 3

 

[bmd1803]

W/L Trends
NY Yankees

Yankees are 6-0 in their last 6 Friday games.
Yankees are 15-5 in their last 20 vs. American League East.
Yankees are 10-4 in their last 14 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Yankees are 43-20 in their last 63 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Yankees are 15-7 in their last 22 road games.
Yankees are 42-20 in their last 62 during game 1 of a series.
Yankees are 3-8 in their last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 7-19 in their last 26 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 2-7 in their last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 5-0 in Happs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 4-1 in Happs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Yankees are 4-1 in Happs last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Yankees are 4-1 in Happs last 5 starts vs. American League East.
Yankees are 4-1 in Happs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 8-2 in Happs last 10 starts.
Yankees are 8-2 in Happs last 10 starts on grass.

Boston

Red Sox are 13-3 in their last 16 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Red Sox are 20-7 in their last 27 during game 1 of a series.
Red Sox are 43-15 in their last 58 home games.
Red Sox are 14-5 in their last 19 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Red Sox are 49-19 in their last 68 games on grass.
Red Sox are 37-15 in their last 52 vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 39-16 in their last 55 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 40-17 in their last 57 games following an off day.
Red Sox are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 56-25 in their last 81 overall.
Red Sox are 41-19 in their last 60 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 35-17 in their last 52 games following a loss.
Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Johnsons last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Johnsons last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Red Sox are 6-0 in Johnsons last 6 starts vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 5-0 in Johnsons last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Johnsons last 4 home starts.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Johnsons last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 6-1 in Johnsons last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Red Sox are 5-1 in Johnsons last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 14-3 in Johnsons last 17 starts.
Red Sox are 12-3 in Johnsons last 15 starts on grass.

OU Trends
NY Yankees

Over is 7-0 in Yankees last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in Yankees last 8 games following a win.
Over is 6-1 in Yankees last 7 Friday games.
Over is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 vs. American League East.
Over is 3-1-1 in Yankees last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 5-2 in Yankees last 7 road games.
Over is 5-2 in Yankees last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-0-1 in Happs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Happs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Happs last 7 starts on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Happs last 7 starts overall.

Boston

Over is 4-0-1 in Red Sox last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 2-0-2 in Red Sox last 4 home games.
Over is 4-0-1 in Red Sox last 5 vs. American League East.
Over is 6-1-1 in Red Sox last 8 overall.
Over is 6-1-1 in Red Sox last 8 on grass.
Over is 12-3-1 in Red Sox last 16 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 4-1-1 in Red Sox last 6 games following an off day.
Over is 8-2-2 in Red Sox last 12 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Red Sox last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 Friday games.
Over is 15-6-2 in Red Sox last 23 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-4-1 in Red Sox last 14 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 11-5-2 in Red Sox last 18 games following a loss.
Over is 4-0 in Johnsons last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Johnsons last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-0 in Johnsons last 4 home starts.
Over is 4-0 in Johnsons last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Johnsons last 6 starts overall.
Over is 4-1 in Johnsons last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Johnsons last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Johnsons last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Yankees are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings.
Yankees are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in Boston.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.

 

[bmd1803]

Preview: Blue Jays at Rays
Gracenote
Sep 27, 2018

Having been officially eliminated from postseason contention to start the week, the Tampa Bay Rays still have a pair of goals remaining entering the final series of the season Friday night against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. The Rays are two wins shy of reaching 90 for the season and need one more victory to post 50 wins at Tropicana Field.

Tampa Bay has dropped three of four following Thursday's 12-1 mauling by the New York Yankees, but they stayed in contention in a top-heavy American League East until the final week of the season. Tommy Pham had his 10-game hitting streak snapped Thursday but he has reached safely in 29 consecutive games, the longest active string in the AL. Toronto halted a three-game slide with a 3-1 win over Houston on Wednesday to give outgoing manager John Gibbons a victory in his final home game with the franchise. Randal Grichuk, who has hit safely in five of the last six games, belted a two-run homer in the victory to establish a career high with 25.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, SNET, TVA Sports (Toronto), FS Sun Tampa Bay

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays LH Thomas Pannone (4-1, 3.58 ERA) vs. Rays RH Tyler Glasnow (2-7, 4.23)

Pannone is winding up his abbreviated rookie season on a high note, winning his third consecutive start after holding Tampa Bay to two runs -- both on solo homers -- and six hits over six innings. The long ball has been among the few concerns for the 24-year-old, who has allowed six runs and 14 hits over 20 innings, including five homers, during the winning streak. Pham and Jesus Sucre each homered off Pannone.

Although Glasnow lost for the fourth time in his last five outings, he posted his fourth quality start in that span by giving up three runs over six innings at Toronto on Saturday. He was superb in his previous turn, blanking Texas on two hits over six innings, and gave up two runs over seven innings in a loss to Cleveland on Sept. 11. Glasnow was rocked for seven runs in two-thirds of an inning at Toronto on Sept. 5.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rays DH C.J. Cron went deep Thursday and is one shy of becoming the ninth player in franchise history to reach 30.

2. Blue Jays 1B Justin Smoak is 2-for-21 over the past eight games.

3. Rays 3B Matt Duffy (right quadriceps) missed Thursday's game and will be re-evaluated Friday.

PREDICTION: Rays 4, Blue Jays 3

 

[bmd1803]

W/L Trends
Toronto

Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Blue Jays are 7-2 in their last 9 games following an off day.
Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Blue Jays are 9-4 in their last 13 Friday games.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Blue Jays are 3-9 in their last 12 games following a win.
Blue Jays are 6-20 in their last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Blue Jays are 2-7 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Blue Jays are 2-8 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 4-1 in Pannones last 5 starts.

Tampa Bay

Rays are 9-1 in their last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 9-1 in their last 10 games following a loss.
Rays are 10-2 in their last 12 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rays are 17-4 in their last 21 vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 20-6 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Rays are 10-3 in their last 13 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rays are 20-7 in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 38-14 in their last 52 home games.
Rays are 26-10 in their last 36 overall.
Rays are 43-17 in their last 60 games on astroturf.
Rays are 1-4 in Glasnows last 5 starts.
Rays are 1-4 in Glasnows last 5 starts on astroturf.
Rays are 0-4 in Glasnows last 4 starts vs. American League East.

OU Trends
Toronto

Under is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 overall.
Under is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 on astroturf.
Under is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Blue Jays last 6 games following an off day.
Over is 8-3 in Blue Jays last 11 Friday games.
Over is 14-6-1 in Blue Jays last 21 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 9-4-1 in Blue Jays last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Pannones last 5 starts overall.

Tampa Bay

Over is 4-0-1 in Rays last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 4-0-1 in Rays last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 9-3 in Rays last 12 vs. American League East.
Over is 5-2 in Rays last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 7-3 in Rays last 10 on astroturf.
Under is 22-10-3 in Rays last 35 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 34-16-2 in Rays last 52 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Glasnows last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 4-0 in Glasnows last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-1-1 in Glasnows last 9 starts overall.
Under is 4-1-1 in Glasnows last 6 starts on astroturf.
Under is 4-1-1 in Glasnows last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Glasnows last 5 starts vs. American League East.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1-2 in the last 7 meetings in Tampa Bay.
Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.
Blue Jays are 33-69 in the last 102 meetings in Tampa Bay.
Blue Jays are 5-12 in the last 17 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.

 

[bmd1803]

Preview: Nationals at Rockies
Gracenote
Sep 27, 2018

The red-hot Colorado Rockies embark on what could be a historic weekend at Coors Field in Denver when they begin a three-game series with the Washington Nationals on Friday. Colorado (89-70), which has won seven straight after Thursday's 5-3 victory over Philadelphia, has never won the National League West but controls its own fate with a one-game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Rockies could also clinch a playoff berth with a victory Friday coupled with a St. Louis loss to the Cubs in Chicago. Colorado outscored the Phillies 39-7 in this week's four-game sweep with David Dahl homering in each game and totaling 11 RBIs in the series while Trevor Story (team-best 35 home runs), who shares the team lead in RBIs with Nolan Arenado (105), went deep in each of the last two contests. The Rockies' Kyle Freeland, a Denver native, is 9-2 with an eye-popping 2.36 ERA in 14 starts at Coors Field this season and opposes Joe Ross, who makes his third and final appearance in a season that began late because of Tommy John surgery. “The consistency in performance has been as good as anybody in the game, especially when you consider around half his starts have come at altitude,” Rockies manager Bud Black told the Denver Post about Freeland, who hasn't lost since Aug. 1. “He’s living on the black.”

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, MASN 2 (Washington), AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Joe Ross (0-1, 4.09 ERA) vs. Rockies LH Kyle Freeland (16-7, 2.84)

Ross allowed four runs (three earned), eight hits and one walk while striking out three over six innings of a 4-2 loss to the New York Mets on Sept. 21. The 25-year-old Californian made his first start since July 9, 2017 when he received a no-decision after yielding two runs and four hits over five innings of Washington's 4-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 13. Ross has made one start against Colorado on April 25, 2017 at Coors Field, receiving a no-decision after permitting five runs across 4 2/3 innings of the Nationals' 15-12 victory.

Freeland allowed seven hits and a walk while striking out six over seven innings of a 2-0 victory at Arizona on Sunday, improving to 7-0 with a 2.10 ERA in his last 10 starts - all of the quality variety. The 25-year-old and eighth overall pick of the 2014 draft is 15-3 after going 1-4 with a 4.24 ERA in six April outings. Ryan Zimmerman is 3-for-5 with a three-run homer versus Freeland, who is 1-0 with a 3.72 ERA in two starts versus Washington after allowing one run over 4 2/3 innings and earning a no-decision in April.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rockies RHP Wade Davis set a club record with his NL-leading 42nd save Thursday and hasn't blown one since Aug. 3.

2. Nationals RF Bryce Harper (.244, 34 home runs, 100 RBIs this season), who may have played his last home game in a Washington uniform Wednesday, is batting .377 with three home runs and 11 RBIs in 61 at-bats with 14 walks and 18 runs scored at Coors Field.

3. Jorge De La Rosa, a LHP now with the Cubs, holds the Rockies record for lowest ERA in a season at Coors Field - 2.76 in 2013.

PREDICTION: Rockies 11, Nationals 2

 

[bmd1803]

W/L Trends
Washington

Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Nationals are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 9-3 in their last 12 road games.
Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Nationals are 0-4 in their last 4 Friday games.
Nationals are 7-1 in Ross' last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Nationals are 7-1 in Ross' last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 5-1 in Ross' last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Nationals are 4-1 in Ross' last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Nationals are 7-3 in Ross' last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 2-5 in Ross' last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Colorado

Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 7-0 in their last 7 overall.
Rockies are 7-0 in their last 7 games on grass.
Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 21-7 in their last 28 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 20-7 in their last 27 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 22-8 in their last 30 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Rockies are 30-11 in their last 41 home games.
Rockies are 23-9 in their last 32 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 20-8 in their last 28 vs. National League East.
Rockies are 17-7 in their last 24 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Rockies are 37-17 in their last 54 games following a win.
Rockies are 48-23 in their last 71 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games.
Rockies are 7-0 in Freelands last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 4-0 in Freelands last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Rockies are 4-0 in Freelands last 4 starts vs. National League East.
Rockies are 4-0 in Freelands last 4 Friday starts.
Rockies are 12-1 in Freelands last 13 home starts.
Rockies are 8-1 in Freelands last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Rockies are 6-1 in Freelands last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 6-1 in Freelands last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Rockies are 5-1 in Freelands last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 21-6 in Freelands last 27 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 20-6 in Freelands last 26 starts.
Rockies are 20-6 in Freelands last 26 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Washington

Over is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Nationals last 6 games following a win.
Over is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 7-3 in Nationals last 10 games following an off day.
Under is 37-16-3 in Nationals last 56 vs. National League West.
Under is 11-5 in Nationals last 16 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 34-16-7 in Nationals last 57 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 35-17-4 in Nationals last 56 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-0-1 in Ross' last 4 starts vs. National League West.
Over is 6-1-1 in Ross' last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 4-1 in Ross' last 5 road starts.
Under is 13-5-1 in Ross' last 19 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Ross' last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Ross' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-4-1 in Ross' last 14 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 11-5-1 in Ross' last 17 starts on grass.
Over is 11-5-1 in Ross' last 17 starts overall.

Colorado

Over is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 19-7-1 in Rockies last 27 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 39-15-1 in Rockies last 55 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 14-6-1 in Rockies last 21 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 13-6 in Rockies last 19 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 14-2 in Freelands last 16 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 25-5 in Freelands last 30 home starts.
Under is 4-1-1 in Freelands last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Freelands last 5 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 22-6-3 in Freelands last 31 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 7-2 in Freelands last 9 Friday starts.
Under is 15-5-1 in Freelands last 21 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 20-7-2 in Freelands last 29 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 20-7-1 in Freelands last 28 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 41-16-3 in Freelands last 60 starts on grass.
Under is 41-16-3 in Freelands last 60 starts overall.
Under is 10-4 in Freelands last 14 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Colorado.
Nationals are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.

 

[bmd1803]

Preview: White Sox at Twins (Game 2)
Gracenote
Sep 28, 2018

Willians Astudillo proved earlier this summer his bat was major-league ready, but his production since his most recent promotion on Aug. 24 could lead to a very substantial role with the Minnesota Twins next season. The 26-year-old Venezuelan catcher attempts to continue his red-hot ways at the plate on Friday, when the Twins host the Chicago White Sox for a day-night doubleheader.

Astudillo batted .263 during a three-week stint with Minnesota that began with his major-league debut on June 30, posting a pair of two-hit efforts over his first seven games before being optioned to Triple-A Rochester on July 22. He returned about a month later and has been the team's best offensive player in September, lifting his batting average for the month to .397 after going 2-for-4 while driving in a career-high four runs in Thursday's 9-3 rout of Detroit. The Twins hold an 8-7 edge in the season series against the White Sox (62-96), who need one win this weekend to avoid recording the fourth 100-loss season in club history. Chicago has dropped seven of its last 10 and fell for the fourth time in five contests with Wednesday's 10-2 setback against Cleveland.
TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Chicago, FS North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Lucas Giolito (10-12, 5.81 ERA) vs. Twins RH Chase De Jong (0-1, 3.86)

After going 3-1 with a 3.86 ERA in six starts last month, Giolito has since reverted back to his earlier form, going 0-3 with a 6.86 ERA over four outings in September - including Saturday's loss to the crosstown Cubs in which he surrendered five runs over 6 2/3 innings. The former 16th overall draft pick has struggled with his command all season, issuing an American League-high 86 walks. Max Kepler (4-for-9) has fared well versus Giolito, who is 2-1 with a 3.28 ERA in four starts against Minnesota this year.

De Jong hasn't thrown more than 73 pitches in three turns since being acquired from Seattle at the trade deadline. The 24-year-old permitted two runs and five hits in a season-high 4 1/3 innings of a no-decision at Oakland on Saturday. De Jong worked four scoreless frames in his team debut on Sept. 9 - his only outing at home thus far - and will make his fourth start of the season after going 7-8 with a 3.66 ERA in two minor-league stops earlier this season.

WALK-OFFS


1. Astudillo has struck out only once in 58 at-bats this month and three times in 87 major-league plate appearances overall this season.

2. Chicago 2B Yoan Moncada needs two doubles to become the first member of the White Sox aged 23 or younger to record at least 30 doubles, 15 homers, 60 RBIs and 10 stolen bases in a single season.

3. Minnesota 1B Joe Mauer has reached base safely in 10 straight and 12 of his last 13 games.

PREDICTION: Twins 6, White Sox 3

 

[bmd1803]

W/L Trends
Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 7-1 in their last 8 Friday games.
White Sox are 12-5 in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
White Sox are 9-4 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 24-49 in their last 73 during game 2 of a series.
White Sox are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
White Sox are 7-2 in Giolitos last 9 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 5-2 in Giolitos last 7 road starts.
White Sox are 0-5 in Giolitos last 5 starts.
White Sox are 0-5 in Giolitos last 5 starts on grass.

Minnesota

Twins are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. American League Central.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Twins are 23-8 in their last 31 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 second games of a double-header.
Twins are 7-3 in their last 10 overall.
Twins are 7-3 in their last 10 games on grass.
Twins are 19-9 in their last 28 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 19-9 in their last 28 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

OU Trends
Chi. White Sox

Under is 5-0-1 in White Sox last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 5-1-3 in White Sox last 9 vs. American League Central.
Under is 8-2-2 in White Sox last 12 road games.
Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1-2 in White Sox last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2-2 in White Sox last 10 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 18-7-1 in White Sox last 26 Friday games.
Over is 15-6-3 in White Sox last 24 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 9-4-3 in White Sox last 16 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 28-13-2 in White Sox last 43 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-0-1 in Giolitos last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Giolitos last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 12-3-3 in Giolitos last 18 road starts.
Over is 4-1 in Giolitos last 5 starts overall.
Over is 3-1-1 in Giolitos last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 6-2-1 in Giolitos last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 12-4-3 in Giolitos last 19 starts vs. American League Central.

Minnesota

Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-2 in Twins last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 25-9-3 in Twins last 37 Friday games.
Over is 7-3 in Twins last 10 vs. American League Central.
Over is 11-5 in Twins last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings in Minnesota.
Under is 4-1 in Giolitos last 5 starts vs. Twins.
Under is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.