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[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Cleveland at Tampa Bay

W/L Trends
Cleveland

Indians are 9-3 in their last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 39-14 in their last 53 Friday games.
Indians are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. American League East.
Indians are 4-10 in their last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Indians are 0-4 in their last 4 road games.
Indians are 0-6 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Indians are 5-0 in Carrascos last 5 starts on astroturf.
Indians are 7-2 in Carrascos last 9 starts during game 2 of a series.
Indians are 7-2 in Carrascos last 9 Friday starts.
Indians are 12-4 in Carrascos last 16 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Indians are 9-4 in Carrascos last 13 starts vs. American League East.
Indians are 17-8 in Carrascos last 25 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Indians are 23-11 in Carrascos last 34 road starts.
Indians are 1-4 in Carrascos last 5 starts.
Indians are 1-4 in Carrascos last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 0-4 in Carrascos last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Tampa Bay

Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. American League Central.
Rays are 3-7 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games.
Rays are 5-0 in Farias last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Rays are 4-1 in Farias last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Rays are 8-3 in Farias last 11 starts.

OU Trends
Cleveland

Over is 3-0-1 in Indians last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 8-1 in Indians last 9 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Indians last 7 overall.
Under is 14-3 in Indians last 17 on astroturf.
Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 12-3-1 in Indians last 16 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 Friday games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 vs. American League East.
Over is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 18-7-3 in Indians last 28 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-3 in Indians last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Carrascos last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Carrascos last 4 starts overall.
Over is 4-0 in Carrascos last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 8-2 in Carrascos last 10 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 16-6 in Carrascos last 22 road starts.

Tampa Bay

Under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 Friday games.
Under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 games following a win.
Under is 7-1 in Rays last 8 overall.
Under is 7-1 in Rays last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-1 in Rays last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-1 in Rays last 7 on astroturf.
Under is 6-1 in Rays last 7 home games.
Under is 5-1 in Rays last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rays last 5 vs. American League Central.
Under is 20-7-1 in Rays last 28 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 11-5-1 in Rays last 17 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 3-0-1 in Farias last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Farias last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-1 in Farias last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Farias last 7 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Tampa Bay.
Indians are 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Tampa Bay.
Indians are 11-4 in the last 15 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Victor Carapazza

Under is 6-0 in Carapazzas last 6 Friday games behind home plate.
Under is 5-1 in Carapazzas last 6 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Under is 5-2-1 in Carapazzas last 8 games behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Colorado Rockies (65-49) at Miami Marlins (53-60)
DATE/TIME: Friday, August 11 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Rockies at Marlins
Gracenote
Aug 11, 2017

Charlie Blackmon has enjoyed quite the power surge over the last week, recording three homers to highlight a trio of three-hit performances in his last six contests. The 31-year-old aims to continue swinging a hot bat on Friday as the Colorado Rockies open a three-game series against the host Miami Marlins.

Blackmon went deep for the second time in as many contests on Wednesday as his 27th homer gave the Rockies a 3-2 win over Cleveland, marking their fourth win in six outings. His 50 multi-hit performances are tops in the majors while his 74 RBIs are the most among the game's leadoff hitters. While Colorado and Arizona are jockeying for position while holding down the National League's two wild-card spots, Miami has dropped five of seven to slowly work themselves out of any faint postseason discussion. Giancarlo Stanton remains the talk of South Beach, however, as the slugger went deep for the sixth time in seven games in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Washington, extending his career-high and major league-best total to 39.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountains (Colorado), FSN Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH Jon Gray (4-2, 4.94 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Jose Urena (10-5, 3.70)

Gray recorded his third straight strong outing on Saturday after allowing one run on six hits in seven innings of an 8-5 triumph versus Philadelphia. The 25-year-old has permitted just six runs and struck out 18 batters against two walks in his last three outings, but only has a 1-1 mark to show for it. Gray hasn't fared well in two career outings versus Miami, posting an 0-2 mark with a bloated 9.31 ERA.

Urena yielded one run on three hits for the third time in four outings Sunday and improved to 3-1 in that stretch with a 4-1 victory at Atlanta. The 25-year-old has limited his foes to a .157 batting average in that span and looks to continue his strong surge versus Colorado. Urena has notched a 1-0 mark with a 1.42 ERA in two career starts (12 2/3 innings) against the Rockies.

WALK-OFFS

1. Colorado 3B Nolan Arenado and 2B DJ LeMahieu each have hit safely in nine of their last 10 games.

2. Miami OF Marcell Ozuna is mired in a 4-for-27 rut over the last seven contests.

3. Rockies SS Trevor Story is stuck in a 1-for-18 stretch over his last five games and has struck out 23 times in his last 13.

PREDICTION: Rockies 4, Marlins 3

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Colorado at Miami

W/L Trends
Colorado

Rockies are 7-2 in their last 9 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 17-6 in their last 23 games following an off day.
Rockies are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. National League East.
Rockies are 25-12 in their last 37 during game 1 of a series.
Rockies are 6-18 in their last 24 road games.
Rockies are 3-12 in their last 15 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Rockies are 1-8 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Rockies are 4-1 in Grays last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Rockies are 6-2 in Grays last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Rockies are 5-2 in Grays last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Rockies are 7-3 in Grays last 10 starts.
Rockies are 7-3 in Grays last 10 starts on grass.
Rockies are 3-7 in Grays last 10 starts vs. National League East.
Rockies are 3-7 in Grays last 10 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 2-6 in Grays last 8 Friday starts.
Rockies are 6-19 in Grays last 25 road starts.
Rockies are 1-5 in Grays last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Rockies are 1-7 in Grays last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Miami

Marlins are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 8-3 in their last 11 Friday games.
Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 home games.
Marlins are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass.
Marlins are 4-11 in their last 15 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Marlins are 6-1 in Urenas last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 4-1 in Urenas last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Marlins are 4-1 in Urenas last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Marlins are 11-4 in Urenas last 15 starts.
Marlins are 11-4 in Urenas last 15 starts on grass.
Marlins are 5-2 in Urenas last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 5-14 in Urenas last 19 home starts.
Marlins are 3-9 in Urenas last 12 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
Colorado

Over is 4-0-1 in Rockies last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 10-3 in Rockies last 13 games following a win.
Over is 3-1-1 in Rockies last 5 Friday games.
Under is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 vs. National League East.
Over is 5-1 in Grays last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Grays last 6 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 8-2 in Grays last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 3-1-1 in Grays last 5 road starts.
Under is 5-2-2 in Grays last 9 Friday starts.

Miami

Over is 4-0-1 in Marlins last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Under is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-1-1 in Marlins last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2 in Marlins last 8 Friday games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Marlins last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 14-5-2 in Marlins last 21 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Marlins last 8 overall.
Under is 5-2-1 in Marlins last 8 on grass.
Under is 2-0-2 in Urenas last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-2 in Urenas last 5 home starts.
Under is 3-0-1 in Urenas last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Urenas last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1-1 in Urenas last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-1 in Urenas last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Urenas last 5 starts overall.
Under is 6-2 in Urenas last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Miami.
Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.
Rockies are 3-9 in the last 12 meetings.
Rockies are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings in Miami.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Houston Astros (71-43) at Texas Rangers (54-59)
DATE/TIME: Friday, August 11 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Astros at Rangers
Gracenote
Aug 11, 2017

Nine teams in the American League are separated by 6 1/2 games in the battle for the two wild cards, with the Texas Rangers near the bottom of that pack in eighth place. The Rangers have a chance to make a move up the standings with a 10-game homestand awaiting, although they must kick it off against the AL-leading Houston Astros on Friday night.

Cole Hamels, coming off his first complete game of the season, will start the series opener for Texas, which has lost seven of its last 11. Slugger Joey Gallo has homered in three straight games, giving him 32 for the season, and has eight blasts and 14 RBIs during an eight-game hitting streak. The Astros started their eight-game road trip by getting swept in a three-game set by the Chicago White Sox to fall to 2-7 in August. Marwin Gonzalez, who had a run-scoring double Thursday to tie for the team lead with 67 RBIs, is 12-for-28 with four homers and 12 RBIs against the Rangers this season.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston), FSN Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Charlie Morton (9-4, 3.78 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Cole Hamels (6-1, 3.59)

Morton has provided the Astros with more than they could have hoped for in his first season in Houston and needs one more win to match his career high established in 2011 with Pittsburgh. He took a no-decision despite his third straight quality start last time out versus Toronto, yielding three runs on seven hits in seven innings. Carlos Gomez is 5-for-13 with a home run against Morton.

Hamels had allowed 15 runs over 17 1/3 innings during a three-start span before limiting Minnesota to one unearned run and four hits to go the distance for the first time since the regular-season finale in 2015. He made three starts against the Astros in 2016, winning twice and surrendering five runs over 21 2/3 innings. George Springer, who came off the disabled list Wednesday, is 0-for-11 versus Hamels.

WALK-OFFS

1. Houston has won seven of 10 meetings this season, including a three-game sweep at Texas from June 2-4.

2. Texas claimed RHP Jhan Marinez off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

3. Astros INF Alex Bregman has hit safely in a career-best 12 games.

PREDICTION: Rangers 4, Astros 3

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Houston at Texas

W/L Trends
Houston

Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 Friday games.
Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Astros are 9-2 in their last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Astros are 14-4 in their last 18 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 20-6 in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Astros are 10-4 in their last 14 vs. American League West.
Astros are 20-8 in their last 28 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 38-17 in their last 55 road games.
Astros are 35-16 in their last 51 games following a loss.
Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 0-6 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Astros are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 4-0 in Mortons last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Astros are 4-0 in Mortons last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Astros are 5-1 in Mortons last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Astros are 5-1 in Mortons last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 4-1 in Mortons last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Texas

Rangers are 6-1 in their last 7 games following an off day.
Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games.
Rangers are 6-14 in their last 20 games on grass.
Rangers are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a win.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 10-1 in Hamels' last 11 Friday starts.
Rangers are 7-1 in Hamels' last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 8-2 in Hamels' last 10 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 22-6 in Hamels' last 28 home starts.
Rangers are 17-6 in Hamels' last 23 starts vs. American League West.
Rangers are 14-5 in Hamels' last 19 starts during game 1 of a series.
Rangers are 40-15 in Hamels' last 55 starts on grass.
Rangers are 29-11 in Hamels' last 40 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Rangers are 42-16 in Hamels' last 58 starts.
Rangers are 21-9 in Hamels' last 30 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 11-5 in Hamels' last 16 starts with 5 days of rest.
Rangers are 0-5 in Hamels' last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
Houston

Over is 5-0 in Astros last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 12-3-2 in Astros last 17 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 15-5-1 in Astros last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 9-3 in Astros last 12 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 18-6-3 in Astros last 27 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 11-4-1 in Astros last 16 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 19-7-1 in Astros last 27 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 34-16-5 in Astros last 55 road games.
Over is 3-0-1 in Mortons last 4 Friday starts.
Over is 4-0-1 in Mortons last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-0 in Mortons last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Mortons last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Mortons last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 3-1-1 in Mortons last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 8-3-2 in Mortons last 13 starts overall.

Texas

Under is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 games following an off day.
Under is 11-1-1 in Rangers last 13 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 10-2-1 in Rangers last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Rangers last 7 vs. American League West.
Over is 10-3-2 in Rangers last 15 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 Friday games.
Under is 6-2-1 in Rangers last 9 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 22-8-2 in Rangers last 32 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 on grass.
Over is 8-1-2 in Hamels' last 11 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 9-2-2 in Hamels' last 13 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-2 in Hamels' last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 7-2-1 in Hamels' last 10 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-2-2 in Hamels' last 11 home starts.
Over is 7-2-1 in Hamels' last 10 starts vs. American League West.
Over is 7-2-2 in Hamels' last 11 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 16-5-2 in Hamels' last 23 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 26-9-3 in Hamels' last 38 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 14-5-2 in Hamels' last 21 starts on grass.
Over is 5-2-2 in Hamels' last 9 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 35-16-4 in Hamels' last 55 starts overall.

Head to Head

Rangers are 4-0 in Hamels' last 4 starts vs. Astros.
Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Texas.
Astros are 35-75 in the last 110 meetings.
Astros are 15-38 in the last 53 meetings in Texas.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Cincinnati Reds (48-67) at Milwaukee Brewers (59-58)
DATE/TIME: Friday, August 11 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Reds at Brewers
Gracenote
Aug 11, 2017

Ryan Braun looks to deliver his sixth consecutive multi-hit performance when the Milwaukee Brewers open a three-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Friday. Braun recorded two hits in Thursday's 7-2 setback against Minnesota and is a scorching 12-for-21 during the five-game stretch.

Braun, who has hit 39 career homers against the Reds, has enjoyed solid success against scheduled Cincinnati starter Homer Bailey by going 13-for-39 with three blasts. His hot hitting hasn't been able to keep the sinking Brewers from losing five straight games and dropping to third place in the National League Central - two games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs. Scooter Gennett's next homer will give Cincinnati five players with 20 or more for the third time in franchise history - Eugenio Suarez belted No. 20 in Thursday's 10-3 assault of San Diego to join Joey Votto (31), Adam Duvall (25) and the injured Scott Schebler (23). Votto, who has belted 34 career shots versus the Brewers, is 8-for-24 with two homers against scheduled Milwaukee starter Jimmy Nelson while Duvall (7-for-15, one homer) also has fared well versus the right-hander.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Homer Bailey (3-6, 8.86 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Jimmy Nelson (9-5, 3.24)

Bailey, who has lost four of his last five starts, was torched for 10 runs and 10 hits in 3 1/3 innings by St. Louis in his last turn. The 31-year-old has allowed five or more earned runs in five of his nine starts and eight or more three times. Bailey served up three homers while allowing six runs and six hits in three innings in a loss to the Brewers on June 29 to drop to 5-9 with a 4.93 ERA in 23 career starts against them.

Nelson settled for a no-decision against Tampa Bay in his last turn, when he struck out nine while giving up one run and six hits over eight innings. The 28-year-old has put together three consecutive strong starts and is 1-0 with a 2.14 ERA, 26 strikeouts and just four walks in 21 frames during the stretch. Nelson is 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA in two outings against the Reds this season to improve to 5-3 with a 4.41 ERA in 13 career appearances (11 starts).

WALK-OFFS

1. The Brewers hold a 7-3 season series lead and recorded a three-game sweep at home earlier this year.

2. Milwaukee 3B Travis Shaw went 2-for-4 on Thursday - one night after missing a game to tend to a family matter.

3. Votto is 22-for-46 with four homers, 14 RBIs and 16 walks during his 15-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Reds 9, Brewers 7

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Cincinnati at Milwaukee

W/L Trends
Cincinnati

Reds are 16-35 in their last 51 road games.
Reds are 4-9 in their last 13 games following a win.
Reds are 23-52 in their last 75 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 7-16 in their last 23 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 6-15 in their last 21 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 3-8 in their last 11 during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 5-2 in Baileys last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 2-5 in Baileys last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Reds are 2-5 in Baileys last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 7-19 in Baileys last 26 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 3-9 in Baileys last 12 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 1-4 in Baileys last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 1-4 in Baileys last 5 starts.
Reds are 1-4 in Baileys last 5 starts on grass.
Reds are 2-10 in Baileys last 12 starts vs. National League Central.
Reds are 0-4 in Baileys last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Milwaukee

Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 Friday games.
Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Brewers are 11-4 in their last 15 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. National League Central.
Brewers are 6-14 in their last 20 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 2-5 in their last 7 home games.
Brewers are 5-16 in their last 21 games on grass.
Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a loss.
Brewers are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
Brewers are 0-8 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Brewers are 5-0 in Nelsons last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 5-0 in Nelsons last 5 home starts.
Brewers are 4-0 in Nelsons last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 5-1 in Nelsons last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Brewers are 5-1 in Nelsons last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 4-1 in Nelsons last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 8-3 in Nelsons last 11 starts on grass.
Brewers are 1-4 in Nelsons last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Brewers are 1-6 in Nelsons last 7 Friday starts.

OU Trends
Cincinnati

Over is 5-0 in Reds last 5 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Reds last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 9-1-1 in Reds last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 10-2-1 in Reds last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Reds last 6 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 vs. National League Central.
Under is 8-3-1 in Reds last 12 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 12-5-1 in Reds last 18 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-4-1 in Reds last 14 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-4-1 in Reds last 14 games following a win.
Under is 11-5-1 in Reds last 17 road games.
Over is 4-0 in Baileys last 4 starts vs. National League Central.
Over is 7-1-1 in Baileys last 9 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Under is 5-1 in Baileys last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Baileys last 5 Friday starts.
Over is 4-1 in Baileys last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Baileys last 5 starts overall.
Over is 4-1 in Baileys last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Baileys last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Baileys last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-3 in Baileys last 11 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 15-6 in Baileys last 21 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Baileys last 7 road starts.
Over is 5-2 in Baileys last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Milwaukee

Under is 7-0-1 in Brewers last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-0-1 in Brewers last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-0-1 in Brewers last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 7-1-1 in Brewers last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 21-5-2 in Brewers last 28 overall.
Under is 4-1-1 in Brewers last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 12-3-1 in Brewers last 16 vs. National League Central.
Under is 12-3 in Brewers last 15 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 20-6-1 in Brewers last 27 games following a loss.
Under is 19-6-3 in Brewers last 28 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 21-7-2 in Brewers last 30 on grass.
Under is 20-7-3 in Brewers last 30 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 18-7-2 in Brewers last 27 home games.
Under is 36-16-4 in Brewers last 56 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0-1 in Nelsons last 5 Friday starts.
Under is 6-0-2 in Nelsons last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 5-0-1 in Nelsons last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-0 in Nelsons last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-0-1 in Nelsons last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 3-0-1 in Nelsons last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Nelsons last 7 starts overall.
Under is 5-1 in Nelsons last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 13-3-1 in Nelsons last 17 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Nelsons last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Nelsons last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Nelsons last 11 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 18-7-3 in Nelsons last 28 home starts.

Head to Head

Over is 7-1-1 in Nelsons last 9 starts vs. Reds.
Over is 11-2-1 in the last 14 meetings in Milwaukee.
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Brewers are 5-1 in Nelsons last 6 starts vs. Reds.
Over is 7-3 in Baileys last 10 starts vs. Brewers.
Reds are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Milwaukee.
Reds are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings.
Reds are 1-4 in Baileys last 5 starts vs. Brewers.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Kansas City Royals (57-57) at Chicago White Sox (44-68)
DATE/TIME: Friday, August 11 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Royals at White Sox
Gracenote
Aug 11, 2017

The Kansas City Royals are in a tailspin that has them back at the .500 mark, but they have a chance to turn things around with a pair of last-place clubs up next on the schedule. Coming off a four-game, home-and-home sweep by in-state rival St. Louis, the Royals continue their eight-game road trip against the Chicago White Sox on Friday.

Kansas City has lost four in a row and nine of 11 to surrender second place in the American League Central to Minnesota while remaining four games behind division-leading Cleveland. Lorenzo Cain went 7-for-10 in the two games in St. Louis, but the Royals were battered for 37 runs in the four-game set. Rookie Yoan Moncada hit a tying homer in the ninth inning before delivering a walk-off single in the 11th as the White Sox completed a three-game sweep of AL-leading Houston. Moncada is expected to be a key piece of Chicago's rebuilding along with right-hander Reynaldo Lopez, who makes his season debut in the series opener.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, WGN (Chicago)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals LH Danny Duffy (7-7, 3.48 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Reynaldo Lopez (2016: 5-3, 4.91)

After turning in back-to-back strong starts on the road, Duffy was roughed up for seven runs - three earned - on three homers in a loss to Seattle in his last outing. He yielded two runs in 13 2/3 innings at Baltimore and Detroit in his previous two turns and lost to Texas on July 15 despite giving up one run over 8 1/3 frames. Yolmer Sanchez is 9-for-20 and Jose Abreu has gone 13-for-37 against Duffy.

Lopez, who made 11 appearances (six starts) as a rookie with Washington last year, was acquired in the deal that sent Adam Eaton to the Nationals. The 23-year-old Dominican made 22 starts this season for Triple-A Charlotte, logging a 7-6 record and 3.79 ERA with 131 strikeouts in 121 innings. Right-handed batters hit .353 against Lopez last year, but he held left-handers to .193.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cain has gone 18-for-34 over his last eight games.

2. Moncada is 9-for-21 during his six-game hitting streak.

3. Kansas City has dropped five straight on the road.

PREDICTION: White Sox 4, Royals 3

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Kansas City at Chi. White Sox

W/L Trends
Kansas City

Royals are 8-0 in their last 8 vs. American League Central.
Royals are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Royals are 20-7 in their last 27 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 20-41 in their last 61 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 road games.
Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass.
Royals are 15-7 in Duffys last 22 starts with 4 days of rest.
Royals are 4-9 in Duffys last 13 road starts.
Royals are 2-5 in Duffys last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Royals are 2-7 in Duffys last 9 starts vs. American League Central.
Royals are 2-9 in Duffys last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Royals are 1-5 in Duffys last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 1-8 in Duffys last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 home games.
White Sox are 20-42 in their last 62 overall.
White Sox are 17-39 in their last 56 games on grass.
White Sox are 6-14 in their last 20 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 3-8 in their last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
White Sox are 3-14 in their last 17 games vs. a left-handed starter.
White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
White Sox are 0-5 in their last 5 Friday games.

OU Trends
Kansas City

Over is 6-0 in Royals last 6 overall.
Over is 6-0 in Royals last 6 on grass.
Over is 6-0 in Royals last 6 games following a loss.
Over is 6-0 in Royals last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 6-0 in Royals last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 vs. American League Central.
Over is 16-5 in Royals last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 6-2-1 in Royals last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 8-3 in Royals last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3-1 in Royals last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 9-4-1 in Royals last 14 road games.
Under is 4-0-1 in Duffys last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Duffys last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Duffys last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Duffys last 9 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 8-3-1 in Duffys last 12 starts vs. American League Central.
Under is 5-2 in Duffys last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 9-4 in Duffys last 13 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 9-4 in Duffys last 13 starts on grass.
Under is 9-4 in Duffys last 13 starts overall.

Chi. White Sox

Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 9-1 in White Sox last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 6-2-1 in White Sox last 9 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 8-3 in White Sox last 11 Friday games.
Over is 7-3-1 in White Sox last 11 games following a win.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in Duffys last 5 road starts vs. White Sox.
Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Royals are 5-2 in Duffys last 7 starts vs. White Sox.
Royals are 42-20 in the last 62 meetings.
Royals are 27-13 in the last 40 meetings in Chicago.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Atlanta Braves (51-61) at St. Louis Cardinals (59-56)
DATE/TIME: Friday, August 11 - 8:15 PM EST
WHERE: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Braves at Cardinals
Gracenote
Aug 11, 2017

Dexter Fowler has returned to the St. Louis Cardinals lineup just in time, as the center fielder who helped the Chicago Cubs win the 2016 World Series has his new team surging toward the top of the National League Central division. The Cardinals open a three-game home series Friday against the Atlanta Braves sitting just one game behind the Cubs for the division lead after Fowler belted a grand slam in Thursday's 8-6 victory over Kansas City in his fourth contest back from the disabled list.

Fowler drove in five runs in Thursday’s win - the sixth in a row for St. Louis - and is 6-for-13 with five extra-base hits, five RBIs, six walks and seven runs scored since recovering from a strained right forearm muscle. The Braves flirted with .500 in the days after the All-Star break, but after closing July with 11 losses in 14 games have opened August by going 3-5. Atlanta is batting .239 this month with a .295 on-base percentage, averaging only 3.5 runs per contest. Center fielder Ender Inciarte had his 13-game hitting streak snapped in Wednesday’s 3-2 loss to Philadelphia, as Atlanta scored two runs or fewer for the third game in a row.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, FSN South (Atlanta), FSN Midwest (St. Louis)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Mike Foltynewicz (10-6, 3.94 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Adam Wainwright (11-5, 5.00)

Foltynewicz established a career high in victories Saturday by striking out a career-best 11 hitters with no walks in a win over Miami. He is 7-1 with a 3.58 ERA in 12 starts since the beginning of June - Atlanta winning 10 of those contests - with 74 strikeouts in 70 1/3 innings. Foltynewicz was hammered for seven runs in four innings of a loss to the Cardinals on May 5 in Atlanta.

Wainwright struggled early in the season but since has regained the form that has made him one of the National League's premier pitchers. He has won 11 of his past 13 decisions, but gave up three runs in three innings of a no-decision Sunday against Cincinnati. The 35-year-old is 8-3 with a 3.38 ERA in 17 career games (12 starts) against Atlanta, which drafted the Georgia native in the first round of the 2000 draft.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Cardinals outscored the Braves 21-7 in sweeping a three-game series May 5-7 in Atlanta.

2. St. Louis C Yadier Molina is hitting .382 in 10 games this month with four homers (including a grand slam) and 10 RBIs, and has scored at least one run in the past five games.

3. Atlanta LF Matt Kemp, on the disabled list since July 29 with a right hamstring strain, could begin a rehab assignment soon.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 4, Braves 2

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Atlanta at St. Louis

W/L Trends
Atlanta

Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 Friday games.
Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 games following an off day.
Braves are 8-21 in their last 29 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Braves are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 3-10 in their last 13 overall.
Braves are 3-10 in their last 13 games on grass.
Braves are 2-7 in their last 9 games following a loss.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Braves are 2-8 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 0-5 in their last 5 road games.
Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League Central.
Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 5-0 in Foltynewiczs last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Braves are 4-0 in Foltynewiczs last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 6-0 in Foltynewiczs last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 4-0 in Foltynewiczs last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 6-0 in Foltynewiczs last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 8-1 in Foltynewiczs last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Braves are 5-1 in Foltynewiczs last 6 road starts.
Braves are 5-1 in Foltynewiczs last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 13-3 in Foltynewiczs last 16 starts.
Braves are 13-3 in Foltynewiczs last 16 starts on grass.
Braves are 3-8 in Foltynewiczs last 11 starts vs. National League Central.

St. Louis

Cardinals are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a win.
Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 6-0 in their last 6 overall.
Cardinals are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 6-0 in their last 6 games on grass.
Cardinals are 9-2 in their last 11 home games.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Cardinals are 7-2 in their last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 16-5 in their last 21 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Cardinals are 6-2 in their last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 20-7 in their last 27 vs. National League East.
Cardinals are 5-1 in Wainwrights last 6 starts on grass.
Cardinals are 41-13 in Wainwrights last 54 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 42-15 in Wainwrights last 57 starts with 4 days of rest.
Cardinals are 41-15 in Wainwrights last 56 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 19-7 in Wainwrights last 26 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 38-15 in Wainwrights last 53 home starts.
Cardinals are 36-15 in Wainwrights last 51 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 35-16 in Wainwrights last 51 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 41-19 in Wainwrights last 60 starts vs. National League East.
Cardinals are 61-30 in Wainwrights last 91 starts.

OU Trends
Atlanta

Under is 4-0-1 in Braves last 5 overall.
Under is 4-0-1 in Braves last 5 on grass.
Under is 5-0 in Braves last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 5-0-1 in Braves last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 5-1 in Braves last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 21-5 in Braves last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-2 in Braves last 10 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1-1 in Braves last 6 vs. National League Central.
Over is 11-3 in Braves last 14 road games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Braves last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-3 in Braves last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Braves last 7 games following an off day.
Under is 7-3-1 in Braves last 11 Friday games.
Under is 9-4-2 in Braves last 15 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-0-1 in Foltynewiczs last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-0-1 in Foltynewiczs last 5 starts overall.
Over is 5-1-1 in Foltynewiczs last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 5-1 in Foltynewiczs last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Foltynewiczs last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Foltynewiczs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Foltynewiczs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Foltynewiczs last 5 starts vs. National League Central.

St. Louis

Over is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 overall.
Over is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 games following a win.
Over is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 9-2-1 in Cardinals last 12 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1-1 in Cardinals last 6 vs. National League East.
Under is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Cardinals last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 7-3-1 in Cardinals last 11 Friday games.
Under is 13-6-2 in Cardinals last 21 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-1-1 in Wainwrights last 7 starts vs. National League East.
Over is 4-1-1 in Wainwrights last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 8-2-1 in Wainwrights last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 8-2 in Wainwrights last 10 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Wainwrights last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Wainwrights last 8 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Over is 19-9-2 in Wainwrights last 30 Friday starts.
Over is 23-11-1 in Wainwrights last 35 starts on grass.
Over is 23-11-1 in Wainwrights last 35 starts overall.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 4-1 in Wainwrights last 5 home starts vs. Braves.
Over is 7-2-1 in Wainwrights last 10 starts vs. Braves.
Cardinals are 9-3 in Wainwrights last 12 starts vs. Braves.
Braves are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Chicago Cubs (59-54) at Arizona Diamondbacks (64-50)
DATE/TIME: Friday, August 11 - 9:40 PM EST
WHERE: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Cubs at Diamondbacks
Gracenote
Aug 11, 2017

The Chicago Cubs are hoping a day off helps them snap out of their funk and build their lead in the National League Central. The reigning world champions will find out Friday, when they visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for the opener of their three-game series.

Chicago has lost two straight and six of its last eight as its division lead has dwindled to one game over St. Louis. The slide began at the beginning of the month, when the Cubs dropped the last two contests of their three-game home set against the Diamondbacks. Arizona also is slumping as it has lost two in a row and four of its last five after dropping an 8-6 decision at home to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. J.D. Martinez belted his seventh home run in 18 games with the Diamondbacks while Paul Goldschmidt, who registered his first career three-homer effort at Chicago on Aug. 3, ended his six-game hitting streak by going 0-for-5.

TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, CSN Chicago, FSN Arizona

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH John Lackey (9-9, 4.81 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks RH Taijuan Walker (6-5, 3.60)

Lackey has thrived since the All-Star break, going 4-0 with a 3.00 ERA in four starts, although he has worked more than five innings just once in that span. The stretch marks the first time the 38-year-old Texan has won four consecutive turns since July 2011 while with Boston. Lackey owns a 4-0 record and 2.76 ERA in five career starts against Arizona.

Walker's winless streak reached seven starts on Saturday, when he allowed three runs over six innings in a no-decision at San Francisco. The 24-year-old native of Louisiana has not pitched poorly during the drought, giving up three earned runs or fewer in six of his seven outings since defeating the Rockies in Colorado on June 21. Walker, who never has faced Chicago, has posted a 4.14 ERA in eight starts at home - more than a full run higher than his 3.11 road mark.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cubs C Willson Contreras (hamstring) underwent an MRI exam on Thursday and could be sidelined for several weeks.

2. Arizona LHP Robbie Ray (concussion) on Saturday will throw his first simulated game since being hit in the head by a line drive on July 28.

3. Diamondbacks C Chris Iannetta has homered in each of his last two contests.

PREDICTION: Cubs 5, Diamondbacks 3

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Chi. Cubs at Arizona

W/L Trends
Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 9-0 in their last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 8-1 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 12-3 in their last 15 road games.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 7-2 in their last 9 games following an off day.
Cubs are 17-6 in their last 23 games following a loss.
Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 Friday games.
Cubs are 2-6 in their last 8 overall.
Cubs are 2-6 in their last 8 games on grass.
Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League West.
Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 5-0 in Lackeys last 5 starts.
Cubs are 5-0 in Lackeys last 5 starts on grass.
Cubs are 4-1 in Lackeys last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 4-1 in Lackeys last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Cubs are 4-1 in Lackeys last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 4-1 in Lackeys last 5 Friday starts.
Cubs are 6-2 in Lackeys last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 5-2 in Lackeys last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Arizona

Diamondbacks are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 41-20 in their last 61 home games.
Diamondbacks are 3-7 in their last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Walkers last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Walkers last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Walkers last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 5-2 in Walkers last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 0-5 in Walkers last 5 starts.
Diamondbacks are 0-5 in Walkers last 5 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Chi. Cubs

Over is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 games following an off day.
Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Cubs last 5 overall.
Over is 3-1-1 in Cubs last 5 on grass.
Under is 3-1-1 in Cubs last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 20-7 in Cubs last 27 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 19-7-1 in Cubs last 27 road games.
Under is 8-3 in Cubs last 11 Friday games.
Under is 38-18-4 in Cubs last 60 vs. National League West.
Under is 35-17-1 in Cubs last 53 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Lackeys last 4 Friday starts.
Under is 3-0-1 in Lackeys last 4 starts vs. National League West.
Over is 8-1-1 in Lackeys last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Lackeys last 8 road starts.
Under is 8-2-1 in Lackeys last 11 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 15-5-1 in Lackeys last 21 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3-1 in Lackeys last 11 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 9-4 in Lackeys last 13 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Arizona

Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 5-2-1 in Diamondbacks last 8 games following a loss.
Under is 33-16-3 in Diamondbacks last 52 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Walkers last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Walkers last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.

Head to Head

Cubs are 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Baltimore Orioles (57-58) at Oakland Athletics (50-65)
DATE/TIME: Friday, August 11 - 10:05 PM EST
WHERE: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Orioles at Athletics
Gracenote
Aug 11, 2017

The Baltimore Orioles attempt to move closer to a wild-card spot when they visit the Oakland Athletics on Friday for the second contest of their four-game series. Baltimore began the set on Thursday with a 7-2 triumph and is 1 1/2 games back in the race for the second wild card in the American League.

Trey Mancini posted his fourth career two-homer performance and Adam Jones went deep and drove in three runs as the Orioles produced four blasts while evening their record at 2-2 during their 10-game road trip. The 25-year-old Mancini became the fourth member of the team to reach the 20-homer plateau this season, joining Jonathan Schoop (25), Manny Machado (21) and Jones (21). Oakland is in search of its first win on its nine-game homestand after dropping a two-game set against Seattle and the series opener versus Baltimore. Jed Lowrie has hit safely in 10 of his last 12 contests after going 2-for-4 with two RBIs in Thursday's loss.

TV: 10:05 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Baltimore), NBCSN California (Oakland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Ubaldo Jimenez (5-7, 6.31 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Paul Blackburn (3-1, 2.60)

Jimenez ended his four-start winless streak on Sunday, when he limited Detroit to one run on nine hits and three walks in 5 2/3 innings. The 33-year-old Dominican has pitched well of late, allowing a total of four runs in 18 2/3 frames over his last three outings after surrendering four or more runs in five of his previous six turns. Jimenez owns a 4-1 record and 4.66 ERA in seven career starts against Oakland.

Blackburn notched a victory over San Francisco on July 31 despite being roughed up but pitched much better on Saturday, scattering five hits over 6 2/3 innings of a win over the Angels in Los Angeles. It was the 23-year-old rookie from California's second scoreless outing of the year and the third in which he did not allow an earned run. Blackburn, who will be facing Baltimore for the first time, is 1-0 with a 3.93 ERA in three starts at home.

WALK-OFFS

1. Athletics rookie 3B Matt Chapman exited Thursday's game with an undisclosed illness and is day-to-day.

2. Orioles OF Joey Rickard went 0-for-4 in the series opener after getting hit in the head by a pitch on Wednesday.

3. Schoop leads Baltimore with 82 RBIs but has gone four games without recording one.

PREDICTION: Athletics 4, Orioles 2

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Baltimore at Oakland

W/L Trends
Baltimore

Orioles are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win.
Orioles are 8-3 in their last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 9-4 in their last 13 overall.
Orioles are 9-4 in their last 13 games on grass.
Orioles are 10-21 in their last 31 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Orioles are 13-28 in their last 41 road games.
Orioles are 6-16 in their last 22 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Orioles are 8-22 in their last 30 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 3-9 in their last 12 during game 2 of a series.
Orioles are 1-10 in their last 11 Friday games.
Orioles are 5-0 in Jimenezs last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 6-1 in Jimenezs last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 6-1 in Jimenezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 4-1 in Jimenezs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 4-1 in Jimenezs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 16-6 in Jimenezs last 22 starts during game 2 of a series.
Orioles are 3-7 in Jimenezs last 10 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 2-5 in Jimenezs last 7 road starts.
Orioles are 2-6 in Jimenezs last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.
Orioles are 0-5 in Jimenezs last 5 starts vs. American League West.

Oakland

Athletics are 8-3 in their last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 21-44 in their last 65 Friday games.
Athletics are 16-36 in their last 52 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Athletics are 3-7 in their last 10 games following a loss.
Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass.
Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
Athletics are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Athletics are 0-4 in their last 4 home games.
Athletics are 4-1 in Blackburns last 5 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Baltimore

Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 road games.
Under is 7-0 in Orioles last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 vs. American League West.
Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 10-1 in Orioles last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 10-1 in Orioles last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 13-3 in Orioles last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 10-3 in Orioles last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 11-4 in Orioles last 15 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 8-3 in Orioles last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 games following a win.
Over is 4-0 in Jimenezs last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Jimenezs last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Over is 9-1-1 in Jimenezs last 11 Friday starts.
Over is 7-1-1 in Jimenezs last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Jimenezs last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 15-5-1 in Jimenezs last 21 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 17-6 in Jimenezs last 23 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 7-3 in Jimenezs last 10 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Oakland

Over is 6-1 in Athletics last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 6-1-2 in Athletics last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-1 in Athletics last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1-2 in Athletics last 7 games following a loss.
Under is 8-2 in Athletics last 10 vs. American League East.
Over is 7-2-2 in Athletics last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Athletics last 5 Friday games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Athletics last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-2-2 in Athletics last 9 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Blackburns last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 4-1 in Blackburns last 5 starts on grass.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Oakland.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Orioles are 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.
Orioles are 11-23 in the last 34 meetings in Oakland.

Umpire Trends - Sam Holbrook

Road team is 8-0 in Holbrooks last 8 games behind home plate.
Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 Friday games with Holbrook behind home plate.
Road team is 5-1 in Holbrooks last 6 games behind home plate vs. Oakland.
Under is 3-1-1 in Holbrooks last 5 games behind home plate.
Under is 3-1-1 in Holbrooks last 5 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
Over is 8-3 in Holbrooks last 11 games behind home plate vs. Oakland.
Orioles are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Holbrook behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Holbrooks last 7 Friday games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Los Angeles Angels (58-58) at Seattle Mariners (59-57)
DATE/TIME: Friday, August 11 - 10:10 PM EST
WHERE: Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Angels at Mariners
Gracenote
Aug 11, 2017

The Los Angeles Angels are creeping up in the American League wild-card race and aim to post their fourth consecutive victory when they visit the Seattle Mariners on Friday. Mike Trout's three-run double in the top of the ninth inning propelled Los Angeles to a 6-3 win in the opener of the four-game set and moved it within one game of the second wild-card spot.

The red-hot Trout has recorded eight multi-hit performances in his last 12 games and is a torrid 20-for-44 with four homers and 11 RBIs during the stretch. Veteran Ricky Nolasco will be on the mound for the Angels after recording his best outing of the season against the Mariners on July 1, when he tossed a three-hit shutout. Seattle slugger Nelson Cruz belted a two-run homer in the opener and has gone deep seven times in his last 10 contests. Jean Segura also went deep for Seattle, which has won eight of its last 12 games.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, FSN West (Los Angeles), ROOT Northwest (Seattle)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Ricky Nolasco (5-12, 5.09 ERA) vs. Mariners LH Marco Gonzales (0-0, 12.27)

Nolasco escaped with a no-decision against Oakland in his last turn despite allowing five runs and nine hits over four innings. The 34-year-old has given up five or more runs in three of his last six outings and opponents are batting .290 against him this season. Nolasco is 1-0 with a 2.79 ERA in three starts against the Mariners this season, stands 2-4 with a 3.88 ERA in eight career turns and has served up three homers to both Cruz (8-for-22) and Robinson Cano (7-for-21).

Gonzales struggled in his Seattle debut on Sunday, when he allowed five runs and seven hits in four innings of a no-decision against Kansas City. The 25-year-old, who was acquired from St. Louis last month, won both of his starts at Triple-A Tacoma before being recalled. Gonzales missed all of the 2016 campaign due to Tommy John surgery.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cano recorded his fifth two-hit performance of the month on Thursday but is mired in a 17-game home-run drought.

2. Angels 1B C.J. Cron homered in the opener and is 9-for-18 with two blasts, two doubles and six RBIs over his last five games.

3. Seattle LHP James Paxton (pectoral) departed Thursday's game in the seventh inning and will undergo an MRI exam on Friday.

PREDICTION: Mariners 3, Angels 2

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - LA Angels at Seattle

W/L Trends
LA Angels

Angels are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a win.
Angels are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Angels are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Angels are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 7-3 in their last 10 overall.
Angels are 7-3 in their last 10 games on grass.
Angels are 8-21 in their last 29 Friday games.
Angels are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels are 5-16 in Nolascos last 21 starts.
Angels are 2-7 in Nolascos last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
Angels are 1-4 in Nolascos last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Angels are 3-14 in Nolascos last 17 starts on grass.
Angels are 1-5 in Nolascos last 6 starts vs. American League West.
Angels are 2-10 in Nolascos last 12 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 1-6 in Nolascos last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels are 1-8 in Nolascos last 9 road starts.
Angels are 1-9 in Nolascos last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 0-5 in Nolascos last 5 Friday starts.

Seattle

Mariners are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Mariners are 8-3 in their last 11 games following a loss.
Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. American League West.
Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 Friday games.
Mariners are 7-15 in their last 22 home games.
Mariners are 4-9 in their last 13 home games vs. a right-handed starter.

OU Trends
LA Angels

Over is 5-1 in Angels last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 13-4-1 in Angels last 18 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 3-1-1 in Angels last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Angels last 7 road games.
Over is 5-2 in Angels last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-3-1 in Angels last 11 Friday games.
Under is 22-10-4 in Angels last 36 on grass.
Over is 3-0-1 in Nolascos last 4 starts on grass.
Over is 3-0-1 in Nolascos last 4 starts overall.
Over is 4-0-1 in Nolascos last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-3-1 in Nolascos last 15 road starts.
Under is 11-3-1 in Nolascos last 15 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Nolascos last 5 Friday starts.
Over is 3-1-1 in Nolascos last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Nolascos last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Nolascos last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 6-2 in Nolascos last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Seattle

Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 on grass.
Under is 6-2 in Mariners last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 8-3 in Mariners last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 13-6 in Mariners last 19 Friday games.

Head to Head

Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
Over is 15-5-1 in the last 21 meetings in Seattle.

Umpire Trends - Jeff Kellogg

Home team is 4-1 in Kelloggs last 5 Friday games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in Kelloggs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Under is 4-1 in Kelloggs last 5 Friday games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Over is 6-2-1 in Kelloggs last 9 games behind home plate.
Under is 10-4 in Kelloggs last 14 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Angels are 1-5 in their last 6 games with Kellogg behind home plate.
Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 games with Kellogg behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: San Diego Padres (50-64) at Los Angeles Dodgers (81-33)
DATE/TIME: Friday, August 11 - 10:10 PM EST
WHERE: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Padres at Dodgers
Gracenote
Aug 11, 2017

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been making a mockery of the National League this season and look to win for the 16th time in 18 games when they host the San Diego Padres on Friday for the opener of their three-game series. Los Angeles posted an 8-6 road victory over Arizona on Thursday to win for the 46th time in its last 54 contests.

Yasiel Puig (hamstring) was not in the starting lineup and rookie sensation Cody Bellinger went 0-for-5 on Thursday, but the Dodgers still had plenty of offense as Enrique Hernandez contributed a three-run double, Justin Turner plated a pair with a two-base hit and Chris Taylor hit a solo homer. Bellinger has gone deep 33 times and is just two behind Mike Piazza (1993) for most blasts by a rookie in franchise history. San Diego has dropped six of its last eight decisions and allowed 32 runs while losing three of four to Cincinnati. Wil Myers has homered in back-to-back games for the Padres after enduring a 5-for-43 funk.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, FSN San Diego, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres LH Clayton Richard (5-12, 5.17 ERA) vs. Dodgers LH Rich Hill (8-4, 3.47)

Richard is winless in his last nine starts, losing five times in that span. The 33-year-old gave up four unearned runs and five hits over six innings in a no-decision against Pittsburgh last time out. Richard is 1-2 with a 6.23 ERA in three starts against the Dodgers this year, working eight scoreless frames in the victory, and 7-6 with a 4.13 ERA in 22 career appearances (20 starts).

Hill is 4-0 over his last six starts and has registered 48 strikeouts against six walks during the stretch. The 37-year-old dominated the Padres on July 1, when he scattered four hits over seven scoreless innings while matching his career high of 11 strikeouts. Hill is 3-3 with a 3.90 in six career starts against San Diego, including a victory on April 5 in which he allowed one run and two hits over five frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Dodgers RHP Kenley Jansen reached 30 saves for the fourth straight season on Thursday.

2. San Diego All-Star LHP Brad Hand served up two homers and was charged with three runs in two-thirds of an inning on Thursday after being unscored upon in 23 consecutive appearances.

3. Los Angeles LH Clayton Kershaw (back) is slated to throw a bullpen session on Friday for the first time since being injured on July 23.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 6, Padres 3

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - San Diego at LA Dodgers

W/L Trends
San Diego

Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Padres are 32-66 in their last 98 road games.
Padres are 8-18 in their last 26 vs. National League West.
Padres are 10-25 in their last 35 vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 2-7 in their last 9 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Padres are 3-13 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Padres are 6-2 in Richards last 8 Friday starts.
Padres are 2-5 in Richards last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Padres are 1-4 in Richards last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Padres are 1-4 in Richards last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 1-4 in Richards last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 2-8 in Richards last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 1-5 in Richards last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Padres are 1-6 in Richards last 7 road starts.
Padres are 1-8 in Richards last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Padres are 0-4 in Richards last 4 starts vs. National League West.
Padres are 0-5 in Richards last 5 starts.
Padres are 0-5 in Richards last 5 starts on grass.
Padres are 0-4 in Richards last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 0-5 in Richards last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 25-3 in their last 28 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Dodgers are 46-8 in their last 54 overall.
Dodgers are 46-8 in their last 54 games on grass.
Dodgers are 44-9 in their last 53 games following a win.
Dodgers are 42-9 in their last 51 home games.
Dodgers are 18-4 in their last 22 Friday games.
Dodgers are 41-10 in their last 51 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 8-2 in their last 10 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Dodgers are 44-11 in their last 55 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Dodgers are 40-11 in their last 51 vs. a team with a losing record.
Dodgers are 20-6 in their last 26 during game 1 of a series.
Dodgers are 39-12 in their last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Dodgers are 40-13 in their last 53 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 19-7 in their last 26 vs. National League West.
Dodgers are 23-9 in their last 32 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Dodgers are 44-21 in their last 65 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Dodgers are 5-0 in Hills last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Dodgers are 7-0 in Hills last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Dodgers are 5-0 in Hills last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 4-0 in Hills last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 6-0 in Hills last 6 starts.
Dodgers are 6-0 in Hills last 6 starts on grass.
Dodgers are 5-1 in Hills last 6 home starts.

OU Trends
San Diego

Over is 5-0 in Padres last 5 road games.
Over is 4-0-1 in Padres last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 4-0 in Padres last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 11-2 in Padres last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 20-5-2 in Padres last 27 vs. National League West.
Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Padres last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Padres last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 18-7-1 in Padres last 26 overall.
Over is 18-7-1 in Padres last 26 on grass.
Over is 10-4 in Padres last 14 Friday games.
Over is 5-2-1 in Padres last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 33-16-3 in Padres last 52 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-1 in Richards last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 4-0 in Richards last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-0 in Richards last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Over is 5-1-1 in Richards last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Richards last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Richards last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Richards last 5 starts overall.
Over is 7-2 in Richards last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

LA Dodgers

Under is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 vs. National League West.
Under is 7-2 in Dodgers last 9 games following a win.
Over is 19-6-1 in Dodgers last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2 in Dodgers last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 8-3 in Dodgers last 11 overall.
Under is 8-3 in Dodgers last 11 on grass.
Under is 4-0-1 in Hills last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Hills last 6 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 4-1 in Hills last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Hills last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-3 in Hills last 13 home starts.
Under is 5-2 in Hills last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Hills last 7 starts overall.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in Richards last 5 road starts vs. Dodgers.
Over is 6-2 in Richards last 8 starts vs. Dodgers.
Under is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings in Los Angeles.
Padres are 18-39 in the last 57 meetings in Los Angeles.
Padres are 23-51 in the last 74 meetings.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

MLB

Friday, August 11

National League
Giants @ Nationals
Stratton is 0-1, 6.17 in two starts this year (over 1-1). Giants’ first 5-inning record with him: 0-2

Jackson is 2-2, 5.11 in four starts this year (under 3-1). Washington split his two home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-2-1

Giants won four of last five games; over is 5-2-1 in their last eight road tilts. SF is 8-10 in road series openers. Washington won five of its last seven games; over is 4-2 in their last six games. Nationals are 11-8 in home series openers.

Mets @ Phillies
Lugo is 1-1, 5.02 in his last four starts; over is 7-1-1 in his last nine. Mets are 4-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-3-2

Pivetta is 1-2, 8.59 in his last three starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Phillies are 2-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-8-2

Mets lost five of last seven games (under 4-2-1). Phillies won three of their last four games; under is 8-4 in their last 12.

Rockies @ Marlins
Gray is 2-1, 3.60 in his last four starts; under is 5-3-1 in his last nine. Colorado is 3-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-4-1

Urena is 3-1, 2.88 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Miami is 4-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-5-3

Colorado is 7-4 in its last 11 games; under is 7-2 in their last nine games. Rockies are 3-8 in last 11 road series openers. Miami lost five of last seven games; they’re 7-4 in last 11 home series openers. Under is 6-2 in their last eight games.

Reds @ Brewers
Bailey is 1-3, 8.44 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Reds are 3-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-6-1

Nelson is 1-0, 2.14 in his last three starts; under is 8-2 in his last ten. Brewers are 5-0 in his last five home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-11-2

Reds won three of last four games; their last five games went over total. Cincy is 7-13 in road series openers. Milwaukee lost its last five games; under is 9-2-2 in their last 13 games. Brewers are 11-8 in home series openers.

Braves @ Cardinals
Foltynewicz is 3-1, 4.30 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Braves are 5-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-7-6

Wainwright is 4-0, 4.46 in his last six starts; under is 4-2-1 in his last six. St Louis is 7-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-7-4

Braves are 3-10 in last 13 games; under is 9-2 in their last 11 games. Atlanta is 11-8 in road series openers. St Louis won its last six games, scoring 54 runs; their last four games went over total. Cardinals are 10-10 in home series openers.

Cubs @ Diamondbacks
Lackey is 4-0, 3.43 in his last four starts; under is 7-4-1 in his last 12. Chicago is 6-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-13-2

Walker is 0-3, 4.71 in his last five starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Arizona is 5-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-6-4

Cubs lost six of last eight games; over is 3-1-1 in their last five. Chicago is 10-9 in road series openers. Arizona lost four of last five games; over is 4-1-1 in their last six home games. Snakes are 13-5 in home series openers.

Padres @ Dodgers
Richard is 0-4, 8.59 in his last five starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight. San Diego is 3-8 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-12-1

Hill is 4-0, 2.00 in his last six starts, 2-0, 0.75 vs San Diego this year. Under is 4-2-1 in his last seven starts. LA is 6-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-6-3

San Diego lost four of last five games; their last four games went over. Padres are 5-13 in road series openers. Dodgers are 46-8 in their last 54 games; under is 7-3-1 in their last 11. LA is 14-5 in home series openers.

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American League
Boston @ New York
Rodriguez is 0-2, 6.75 in his last five starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Boston is 4-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-7

Garcia allowed six runs in 4.2 IP (87) in his first start for New York— their first 5-inning record with him: 0-1. Garcia is pitching for his third team in last three weeks.

Red Sox won its last eight games; under is 4-1 in their last five. Red Sox are 7-3 in last ten road series openers. New York is 4-5 in its last nine games; under is 7-2 in those nine games. NY is 11-6 in home series openers.

Twins @ Tigers
Gibson is 1-3, 6.75 in his last four starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight starts. Minnesota is 5-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-11-1

Sanchez is 1-2, 9.45 in his last three starts (over 5-4). Detroit is 3-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-3-1

Minnesota won its last five games; under is 3-0-1 in their last four road games. Twins are 11-7 in road series openers. Detroit lost five of last six games; over is 5-1 in their last six home games. Tigers are 11-7 in home series openers.

Indians @ Rays
Carrasco is 0-2, 6.58 in his last five starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Cleveland is 8-4 in his road starts but lost the last three— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-6-1

Faria is 1-2, 4.43 in his last four starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six. Rays are 3-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-2-2

Indians lost four of last five games; under is 8-2 in their last ten games. Tampa Bay lost four of last six games, scoring total of eight runs; under is 9-2-1 in their last 12 home games.

Astros @ Rangers
Morton is 2-0, 2.25 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Astros are 3-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-4-2

Hamels is 2-0, 3.86 in his last three starts; over is 5-3-1 in his last nine. Texas is 4-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-0-2

Astros lost last five road games; under is 5-3 in their last eight games overall. Houston is 14-4 in road series openers. Texas lost four of last five home games; under is 8-4-1 in their last thirteen home games. Rangers are 9-9 in home series openers.

Royals @ White Sox
Duffy is 2-2, 3.90 in his last five starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Royals are 4-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-8-4

Lopez is making his first ’17 start; he was 5-3, 4.91 in 11 games with Washington (6 starts) LY. He is 6-7, 3.79 in 22 AAA starts this season.

Royals lost six of last seven games; their last six games went over. KC is 8-10 in road series openers. Chicago won their last three games after a 3-20 skid; over is 7-5 in their last 12 home games. White Sox are 7-11 in home series openers.

Orioles @ A’s
Jimenez is 1-1, 1.93 in his last three starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Orioles are 4-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-9-2

Blackburn is 2-0, 2.25 in his last three starts (over 3-3-1). A’s are 2-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-1-2

Baltimore won nine of last 13 games; under is 9-2 in their last 11. Oakland lost nine of last 12 home games (under 9-2-1).

Angels @ Mariners
Nolasco is 1-2, 6.43 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Angels are 2-9 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-11-4

Gonzales allowed five runs in four IP (76 PT) in his first ’17 start, an 8-7 win at KC. Seattle’s first 5-inning record with him: 1-0

Angels are 8-3 in last 11 games; under is 4-2 in their last six games. Mariners won eight of last 12 games; over is 5-2 in their last seven.

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Interleague

Pirates @ Blue Jays
Taillon is 0-2, 13.85 in his last three starts (over 2-0-1). Pirates are 4-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-6-3

Stroman is 2-0, 3.40 in his last six starts; his last three starts went over. Toronto is 7-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-10-1

Pittsburgh won six of last eight games; under is 4-2 in their last five road games. Pirates are 7-12 in road series openers. Blue Jays are 5-3 in last eight games; under is 6-4 in their last ten home games. Toronto is 7-11 in home series openers.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
SF-Wsh: Stratton 1-1; Jackson 2-2
NY-Phil: Lugo 7-7; Pivetta 5-11
Colo-Mia: Gray 7-3; Urena 12-6
Cin-Mil: Bailey 3-6; Nelson 12-11
Atl-StL: Foltynewicz 13-8; Wainwright 13-8
Chi-Az: Lackey 12-9 (5-0 last 5); Walker 10-8 (0-5 last 5)
SD-LA; Richard 7-16 (0-5 last 5); Hill 11-5 (6-0 last 6)

American League
Bos-NY; Rodriguez 9-5; Garcia 0-1 (9-9)
Min-Det: Gibson 9-10; Sanchez 5-4
Clev-TB: Carrasco 15-7; Faria 8-3
Hst-Tex: Morton 10-6; Hamels 7-6
KC-Chi: Duffy 8-10; Lopez 0-0
Balt-A’s: Jimenez 10-8; Blackburn 4-3
LA-Sea: Nolasco 6-17; Gonzales 1-0

Interleague
Pitt-Tor: Taillon 8-8; Stroman 14-9

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
SF-Wsh: Stratton 1-2; Jackson 2-4
NY-Phil: Lugo 8-14; Pivetta 6-16
Colo-Mia: Gray 2-10; Urena 3-18
Cin-Mil: Bailey 6-9; Nelson 3-23
Atl-StL: Foltynewicz 4-21; Wainwright 5-21
Chi-Az: Lackey 11-21; Walker 6-18
SD-LA; Richard 7-23; Hill 4-16

American League
Bos-NY; Rodriguez 4-14; Garcia 4-19
Min-Det: Gibson 5-19; Sanchez 1-9
Clev-TB: Carrasco 4-22; Faria 2-11
Hst-Tex: Morton 3-16; Hamels 5-13
KC-Chi: Duffy 4-18; Lopez 0-0
Balt-A’s: Jimenez 6-18; Blackburn 1-7
LA-Sea: Nolasco 9-23; Gonzales 0-1

Interleague
Pitt-Tor: Taillon 4-16; Stroman 5-23

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Umpires
National League

American League

Interleague

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 62-48 AL, favorites -$119
AL @ NL– 61-56 NL, favorites -$537
Total: 117-107 AL, favorites -$656

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 57-52-3
AL @ NL: Over 63-48-7
Total: Over 120-100-10

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 8/10/17
Ariz 21-22-15……30-18–10……..51-40
Atl 21-26-8……19-30-7………..40-56
Cubs 26-27-5……25-21-9………..51-48
Reds 18-32-5……..22-33–5……….40-66
Colo 30-22-6…….31-21-3………..61-43
LA 28-18-8…….38-16-6……….66-34
Miami 25-27-6…….27-21-7………52-48
Milw 29-20-8…….29-23-8………57-43
Mets 25-26-3……..24-30-4……..49-56
Philly 15-33-12……20-25-7……….35-58
Pitt 27-26-4…….23-26-9………50-52
St. Louis 23-25-8……31-19-9…………54-44
SD 18-34-6……..27-23–6……….45-57
SF 12-37-8……..22-28-9……….37-65
Wash 35-18-5……25-23-7………….60-42

Orioles 21-30-5……..26-27-5………47-57
Boston 23-27-7………27-27-2……..50-54
White Sox 19-32-8………20-30–3……..39-61
Cleveland 27-20-7……..28-21-7……..54-41
Detroit 22-29-9…….26-23-5……..48-52
Astros 28-20-8……..36-19-4……..64-39
KC 20-26-8………23-24-12…….43-50
Angels 21-27-8………26-22-12……..47-49
Twins 31-16-8………25-29-6……..56-44
NYY 23-33-5……….29-20-3…..…52-53
A’s 21-28-7……..24-26-10……..45-54
Seattle 20-29-8……..30-20-9……..50-49
TB 28-20-10……..33-15-8……..61-35
Texas 28-21-10……..24-22-8………52-43
Toronto 23-32-3……..20-27-8……..43-59

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 8/10/17)
Ariz 17-56……..21-57………..37
Atl 12-55……..16-56………..28
Cubs 14-58……..20-55……….34
Reds 21-55……..24-59……….44
Colo 15-58……..20-56..…….35
LA 17-54……..22-59..……..39
Miami 24-58……..18-55………42
Milw 20-57……23-60…..…..43
Mets 24-54……..19-58……….43
Philly 16-60……..14-53……….30
Pitt 17-57……..18-58……….35
StL 12-56……..18-58………..30
SD 22-58……..17-56…………39
SF 14-57……..17-59…………31
Wash 24-58……..22-55……….46

Orioles 8-57……..19-59……….27
Boston 17-58……..13-56………30
White Sox 16-59……12-53……….28
Clev 11-54……..19-58………30
Detroit 14-60…….22-55………36
Astros 17-56……..24-58……….41
KC 12-55……..10-59………..21
Angels 21-57…….15-60………..35
Twins 12-53……..13-59……….25
NYY 13-61……..15-52………28
A’s 13-56……..22-60………35
Seattle 19-56…….20-60………39
TB 18-58……..20-58……..38
Texas 22-59……..25-53………47
Toronto 19-58……..13-57………32