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Preview: Brewers at Pirates (1st)
Gracenote
Jul 14, 2018

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the midst of their hottest stretch in nearly two months, and they’ll try to keep it rolling when they host the Milwaukee Brewers for a doubleheader Saturday. Pittsburgh has won five of its last six, including the first two games of the five-game set against the National League Central-leading Brewers.

Pittsburgh’s pitching staff has held a powerful Milwaukee lineup to three runs in each of the first two contests. The Pirates are 5-2 against the Brewers this season, outscoring them 34-18. Milwaukee has dropped three straight and is 1-4 on its current road trip. The Brewers have struggled within the division, going 19-22 against Central opponents.

TV: 12:35 p.m. ET, MLB Network, Dish455 (Milwaukee), FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee), AT&T SportsNet - Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Chase Anderson (6-6, 3.81 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Ivan Nova (5-6, 4.50)

Anderson has allowed a single run in each of his last four starts, posting a 1.23 ERA over that span, but he has only one win to show for it. The 30-year-old labored through 4 2/3 innings Monday at Miami, allowing eight hits and two walks but limiting the damage to one unearned run in a no-decision. Anderson is 6-3 with a 3.34 ERA in 12 starts against the Pirates, but he was tagged for five runs in 5 1/3 innings in a loss to Pittsburgh on May 6.

Nova bounced back from one of his worst starts of the season to beat Washington on Monday. The 31-year-old surrendered five home runs July 3 at the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he held the Nationals to three runs - including two homers - over 5 2/3 innings to earn the win Monday. Nova is 2-2 with a 3.19 ERA in five starts against the Brewers.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates CF Starling Marte, who is 15-for-35 during a nine-game hitting streak, is 11-for-22 with four extra-base hits versus Anderson.

2. Brewers 3B Travis Shaw, who hit his 17th home run Friday, is 11-for-14 with two doubles and three homers versus Nova.

3. Pittsburgh has 12 stolen bases in its last seven games and has been successful in 19 of its last 21 attempts.

PREDICTION: Brewers 5, Pirates 3

 

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W/L Trends
Milwaukee

Brewers are 36-15 in their last 51 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 36-15 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 1-6 in their last 7 road games.
Brewers are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League Central.
Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games.
Brewers are 6-1 in Andersons last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 4-1 in Andersons last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 6-2 in Andersons last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Pirates are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 opening games of a double-header.
Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass.
Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 home games.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Pirates are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. National League Central.
Pirates are 6-13 in their last 19 games following a win.
Pirates are 3-7 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 1-7 in their last 8 Saturday games.
Pirates are 5-2 in Novas last 7 Saturday starts.
Pirates are 3-7 in Novas last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Pirates are 2-6 in Novas last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.

OU Trends
Milwaukee

Over is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 road games.
Over is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 on grass.
Over is 6-0-1 in Brewers last 7 vs. National League Central.
Over is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-2 in Brewers last 9 opening games of a double-header.
Over is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 36-15-1 in Brewers last 52 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 31-13 in Brewers last 44 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 48-22-2 in Brewers last 72 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 55-26-1 in Brewers last 82 games following a loss.
Under is 44-21-1 in Brewers last 66 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Andersons last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in Andersons last 4 starts overall.
Under is 8-1-2 in Andersons last 11 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 5-1 in Andersons last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-3-1 in Andersons last 15 road starts.
Under is 6-2 in Andersons last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 19-7 in Andersons last 26 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 8-3-1 in Andersons last 12 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Pittsburgh

Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 20-6-2 in Pirates last 28 Saturday games.
Under is 10-3 in Pirates last 13 vs. National League Central.
Over is 6-2 in Pirates last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 home games.
Under is 7-3 in Pirates last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 5-0 in Novas last 5 Saturday starts.
Under is 10-1-1 in Novas last 12 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Novas last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 17-5 in Novas last 22 home starts.
Under is 13-4 in Novas last 17 starts vs. National League Central.

Head to Head

Brewers are 5-1 in Andersons last 6 starts vs. Pirates.
Under is 4-1 in Novas last 5 starts vs. Brewers.
Under is 10-3-1 in the last 14 meetings in Pittsburgh.
Under is 3-1-1 in Andersons last 5 starts vs. Pirates.
Under is 19-7-3 in the last 29 meetings.
Brewers are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh.
Brewers are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.

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Preview: Blue Jays at Red Sox
Gracenote
Jul 14, 2018

The Boston Red Sox have not lost consecutive games at home in more than a month, a streak they hope to keep intact when they resume a four-game series against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon. Boston, which owns the best record in the majors, had its 10-game winning streak halted with a 13-7 setback on Friday night.

Designated hitter Justin Smoak homered twice and had four RBIs and Kevin Pillar also drove in four runs as part of a four-hit night as Toronto ended a string of six straight losses to the Red Sox. Smoak extended his hitting streak to seven games, a stretch during which he's smacked five homers and had 10 RBIs. Boston's Mookie Betts, who belted a grand slam in the series opener, went 3-for-4 with a pair of triples and two RBIs to lift his major league-leading average to .357. J.D. Martinez, who is tied for the most homers in baseball with 28, has hit safely in nine games in a row and is batting .330.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, Sportsnet, TVAS (Toronto), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH Sam Gaviglio (2-3, 4.70 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH Eduardo Rodriguez (11-3, 3.62)

Marco Estrada, scheduled to start Saturday, was placed on the disabled list Friday with a strained glute, giving Gaviglio a chance to atone for a wretched outing at Atlanta on Wednesday. He lasted only 1 2/3 innings and was hammered for six runs on six hits to remain winless over his last eight appearances. That stretch started with a loss at Boston on May 30, when Gaviglio gave up four runs over six innings.

Rodriguez closed out June with back-to-back defeats, giving up five runs in each, but he has rebounded by tossing 11 2/3 scoreless innings over two wins this month while permitting three hits in each victory. He got the best of Gaviglio on May 30, limiting the Blue Jays to two runs on three hits over 6 2/3 innings to beat them for the second time this season. Rodriguez owns a 3-3 record with a 5.09 ERA in his career versus Toronto.

WALK-OFFS

1. Betts has 10 three-hit games and 33 multiple-hit contests this season.

2. Smoak has an extra-base hit in seven consecutive games.

3. Red Sox OF Andrew Benintendi was placed on the bereavement list Friday.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 7, Blue Jays 4

 

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W/L Trends
Toronto

Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Blue Jays are 16-35 in their last 51 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 6-14 in their last 20 road games.
Blue Jays are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. American League East.
Blue Jays are 6-20 in their last 26 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 6-21 in their last 27 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Blue Jays are 3-13 in their last 16 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Blue Jays are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a win.
Blue Jays are 4-1 in Gaviglios last 5 starts.

Boston

Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss.
Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 8-2 in their last 10 Saturday games.
Red Sox are 40-11 in their last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Red Sox are 52-18 in their last 70 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 36-15 in their last 51 during game 3 of a series.
Red Sox are 36-15 in their last 51 overall.
Red Sox are 36-15 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 36-15 in their last 51 games on grass.
Red Sox are 55-23 in their last 78 vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 40-17 in their last 57 vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 52-24 in their last 76 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 38-18 in their last 56 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 35-17 in their last 52 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 35-17 in their last 52 home games.
Red Sox are 10-1 in Rodriguezs last 11 starts during game 3 of a series.
Red Sox are 7-1 in Rodriguezs last 8 starts vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 10-2 in Rodriguezs last 12 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 9-2 in Rodriguezs last 11 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 18-5 in Rodriguezs last 23 starts.
Red Sox are 17-5 in Rodriguezs last 22 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 17-5 in Rodriguezs last 22 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 16-5 in Rodriguezs last 21 home starts.
Red Sox are 21-7 in Rodriguezs last 28 starts with 4 days of rest.
Red Sox are 20-8 in Rodriguezs last 28 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Toronto

Over is 7-0 in Blue Jays last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 road games.
Under is 6-2 in Blue Jays last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 20-7 in Blue Jays last 27 on grass.
Over is 8-3 in Blue Jays last 11 games following a win.
Under is 33-13-5 in Blue Jays last 51 Saturday games.
Under is 5-2 in Blue Jays last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Gaviglios last 4 starts on grass.
Over is 5-0 in Gaviglios last 5 road starts.
Over is 4-0 in Gaviglios last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2-1 in Gaviglios last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Boston

Over is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 vs. American League East.
Under is 6-1 in Red Sox last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-1 in Red Sox last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 8-2 in Red Sox last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-2 in Red Sox last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-2 in Red Sox last 8 overall.
Under is 9-3-1 in Red Sox last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 6-2 in Red Sox last 8 on grass.
Under is 8-3 in Red Sox last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-3 in Red Sox last 10 games following a loss.
Under is 11-5-1 in Red Sox last 17 home games.
Under is 34-16-2 in Red Sox last 52 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 4-0 in Rodriguezs last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 6-1 in Rodriguezs last 7 home starts.
Under is 26-5-1 in Rodriguezs last 32 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 14-3 in Rodriguezs last 17 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-2 in Rodriguezs last 10 Saturday starts.
Under is 4-1 in Rodriguezs last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 25-8-1 in Rodriguezs last 34 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Rodriguezs last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 23-9-1 in Rodriguezs last 33 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 37-17-2 in Rodriguezs last 56 starts overall.
Under is 13-6-1 in Rodriguezs last 20 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 15-7 in Rodriguezs last 22 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 17-8 in Rodriguezs last 25 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Over is 8-0 in the last 8 meetings in Boston.
Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 7-1 in Rodriguezs last 8 starts vs. Blue Jays.
Under is 4-1 in Rodriguezs last 5 home starts vs. Blue Jays.
Blue Jays are 8-20 in the last 28 meetings.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Boston.

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Preview: Rays at Twins
Gracenote
Jul 14, 2018

Former MVP Joe Mauer passed one milestone in the series and looks to add another when his surging Minnesota Twins host the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday for the third of a four-game set. Mauer homered and knocked in four runs, pushing his career total to 902 RBIs, as the Twins registered 15 hits to outlast the Rays 11-8 on Friday for their eighth victory in nine games.

Mauer has hit safely in seven consecutive games, going 13-for-29 in the process, and remains one double from breaking the tie with Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett (414) for the all-time franchise lead. All-Star Jose Berrios will try to reach double figures in wins for the second straight season as he takes the mound for Minnesota on Saturday against two-time All-Star Chris Archer, who makes his second start after a stint on the disabled list and is 6-1 in his career versus the Twins. The Rays continue to struggle on the road after recording their 16th loss in the last 21 away from home Friday, despite totaling 13 hits and battling back within 8-7 after falling behind by seven early on. All-Star catcher Wilson Ramos had a pair of hits in the setback and is 9-for-22 during a five-game hitting streak for Tampa Bay, which can improve to 9-1-2 in its last 12 season series with the Twins with a win in one of the next two contests.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, FS Sun (Tampa Bay), FS North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH Chris Archer (3-4, 4.41 ERA) vs. Twins RH Jose Berrios (9-7, 3.41)

In his first start since June 2, Archer permitted three runs on six hits and two walks over 3 1/3 innings Monday without being involved in the decision. The 29-year-old North Carolina native had held opponents to two or fewer runs in seven of nine starts before suffering an abdominal injury, including 6 2/3 innings of two-run ball against the Twins on April 20. Eduardo Escobar owns a double and a homer versus Archer, who boasts a 1.95 ERA in eight outings against Minnesota.

Berrios held Kansas City to one run on six hits with eight strikeouts over seven innings in a 3-1 victory Monday to end a two-game slide. The 24-year-old from Puerto Rico owns quality starts in nine of his last 11 outings, going 6-3 with a 2.75 ERA in that stretch after starting with a 4.50 mark in his first eight appearances of 2018. Kevin Kiermaier is 2-for-6 with a double versus Berrios, who gave up five runs over five innings in a loss to the Rays last year.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tampa Bay 1B/OF Jake Bauers homered Friday and is 5-for-9 with three RBIs in the series.

2. Minnesota OF Jake Cave had three hits Friday and is 13-for-25 during an eight-game hitting streak.

3. Rays INF/OF Joey Wendle belted his fourth homer last time out and has hit safely in 12 of his last 13 contests.

PREDICTION: Rays 4, Twins 3

 

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W/L Trends
Tampa Bay

Rays are 7-1 in their last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Rays are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. American League Central.
Rays are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Rays are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a loss.
Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 5-16 in their last 21 road games.
Rays are 5-16 in their last 21 games on grass.
Rays are 3-14 in their last 17 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 2-10 in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Rays are 6-1 in Archers last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 2-5 in Archers last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Rays are 2-7 in Archers last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
Rays are 2-7 in Archers last 9 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 1-6 in Archers last 7 Saturday starts.

Minnesota

Twins are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. American League East.
Twins are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 6-0 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 9-1 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Twins are 9-1 in their last 10 home games.
Twins are 8-1 in their last 9 overall.
Twins are 8-1 in their last 9 games on grass.
Twins are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a win.
Twins are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Twins are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 6-0 in Berrios' last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Twins are 4-0 in Berrios' last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 18-3 in Berrios' last 21 home starts.
Twins are 4-1 in Berrios' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 7-2 in Berrios' last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 7-2 in Berrios' last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 8-3 in Berrios' last 11 starts with 4 days of rest.
Twins are 1-4 in Berrios' last 5 Saturday starts.

OU Trends
Tampa Bay

Under is 5-0-1 in Rays last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 3-0-1 in Rays last 4 Saturday games.
Under is 10-1 in Rays last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Rays last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Rays last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 14-3 in Rays last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 19-6-1 in Rays last 26 road games.
Under is 19-6-1 in Rays last 26 on grass.
Under is 6-2 in Rays last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 14-5-1 in Rays last 20 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 8-3 in Rays last 11 vs. American League Central.
Under is 23-9-1 in Rays last 33 games following a loss.
Under is 14-6 in Rays last 20 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 34-15-2 in Rays last 51 overall.
Under is 9-4 in Rays last 13 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 33-15-3 in Rays last 51 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 12-2 in Archers last 14 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 5-1-1 in Archers last 7 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Under is 8-2 in Archers last 10 Saturday starts.
Under is 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Archers last 5 road starts.
Over is 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
Over is 6-2 in Archers last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Archers last 8 starts overall.
Over is 14-5 in Archers last 19 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Minnesota

Over is 5-0 in Twins last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 Saturday games.
Over is 5-0 in Twins last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Twins last 7 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Twins last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 5-2 in Twins last 7 on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Twins last 7 home games.
Over is 7-3 in Twins last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Twins last 10 games following a win.
Over is 13-6 in Twins last 19 vs. American League East.
Under is 8-1 in Berrios' last 9 starts during game 3 of a series.
Over is 6-1-1 in Berrios' last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2-1 in Berrios' last 9 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Berrios' last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3-1 in Berrios' last 11 starts on grass.
Under is 7-3-1 in Berrios' last 11 starts overall.
Under is 14-6-2 in Berrios' last 22 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Rays are 4-0 in Archers last 4 road starts vs. Twins.
Rays are 7-1 in Archers last 8 starts vs. Twins.
Over is 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts vs. Twins.
Over is 23-8 in the last 31 meetings.
Rays are 20-9 in the last 29 meetings in Minnesota.

Umpire Trends - James Hoye

Over is 5-0 in Hoyes last 5 games behind home plate.
Rays are 6-0 in their last 6 games with Hoye behind home plate.
Road team is 6-1 in Hoyes last 7 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
Over is 5-1 in Hoyes last 6 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Home team is 4-1 in Hoyes last 5 games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Hoyes last 7 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Over is 5-2 in Hoyes last 7 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Under is 15-6-2 in Hoyes last 23 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 games with Hoye behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Royals at White Sox
Gracenote
Jul 14, 2018

The Chicago White Sox have found it difficult to win inside the American League Central - or against any other division, for that matter - but beating the Kansas City Royals hasn't proven to be all that hard. Coming off consecutive victories, the White Sox look to match their longest winning streak of the season Saturday, when they host the Royals for the middle contest of their three-game series.

Chicago owns the third-worst record (32-61) in the majors, going 26-59 against non-division opponents and a combined 8-23 versus Cleveland, Detroit and Minnesota - the top three teams in the Central. However, the White Sox improved to 6-2 against Kansas City following Friday's 9-6 series-opening victory as Leury Garcia and Omar Narvaez drove in three runs apiece while slumping All-Star Jose Abreu notched two hits - including a solo blast for only his second extra-base hit this month. Kansas City continues to go nowhere fast, as Friday's result was its 12th loss in its last 13 contests. Whit Merrifield bounced back with a pair of singles in the opener after his 12-game hitting streak came to an end in the team's previous contest, improving his batting average to .409 this month.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, FS Kansas City, NBCS Chicago

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals LH Danny Duffy (4-8, 4.89 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Reynaldo Lopez (4-6, 3.77)

Duffy has held the opposition to a total of one run over 18 innings in his last three road starts but has come away with two no-decisions, including Monday at Minnesota as struck out nine in six frames. All four of the former third-round pick's victories this season have been on the road, where he has posted a 3.89 ERA (6.75 at home). Abreu (16-for-48) and Matt Davidson (4-for-10) have each homered twice versus Duffy, who is 0-1 with an 8.10 ERA in two 2018 starts against Chicago.

Lopez threw only 53 of his 97 pitches for strikes while tying a career high with five walks and allowing three runs over 4 2/3 innings in last Friday's loss at Houston. The 24-year-old Dominican has been significantly better at home (2.72 ERA) this season than on the road (4.60), although he has posted a 5.20 ERA in his last five turns overall. Lopez matched a career high by giving up 10 hits in Kansas City on April 27 but escaped with a no-decision despite yielding four runs (two earned) over 6 1/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Davidson did not play Friday but is batting .462 with seven homers and 12 RBIs in seven games against the Royals in 2018.

2. Kansas City OF Jorge Bonifacio contributed a two-run double in the opener to extend his hitting streak to six games, but he has struck out 11 times in 25 at-bats over that span.

3. Abreu's homer gave him 137 blasts for his career, moving him past Jose Valentin for sole possession of 11th place on the club's all-time list.

PREDICTION: Royals 5, White Sox 3

 

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W/L Trends
Kansas City

Royals are 16-35 in their last 51 road games.
Royals are 16-39 in their last 55 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 4-10 in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Royals are 17-44 in their last 61 games following a loss.
Royals are 15-40 in their last 55 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 13-38 in their last 51 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 7-21 in their last 28 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 14-45 in their last 59 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Royals are 13-42 in their last 55 overall.
Royals are 13-42 in their last 55 games on grass.
Royals are 12-46 in their last 58 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 2-9 in their last 11 during game 2 of a series.
Royals are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. American League Central.
Royals are 1-7 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 0-6 in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games.
Royals are 4-0 in Duffys last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Royals are 6-13 in Duffys last 19 starts on grass.
Royals are 6-14 in Duffys last 20 starts.
Royals are 8-20 in Duffys last 28 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Royals are 2-5 in Duffys last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Royals are 7-19 in Duffys last 26 starts vs. American League Central.
Royals are 6-20 in Duffys last 26 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 2-8 in Duffys last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
White Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 home games.
White Sox are 29-59 in their last 88 overall.
White Sox are 29-59 in their last 88 games on grass.
White Sox are 26-61 in their last 87 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 7-17 in their last 24 games following a win.
White Sox are 15-37 in their last 52 during game 2 of a series.
White Sox are 14-37 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 2-7 in their last 9 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
White Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 0-6 in their last 6 Saturday games.
White Sox are 5-2 in Lopezs last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 3-9 in Lopezs last 12 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-5 in Lopezs last 6 starts vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 1-7 in Lopezs last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-7 in Lopezs last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Kansas City

Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 6-1 in Royals last 7 overall.
Over is 6-1 in Royals last 7 on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Royals last 6 games following a loss.
Over is 4-1 in Royals last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 4-1 in Royals last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-2 in Royals last 8 vs. American League Central.
Over is 23-11-4 in Royals last 38 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 37-18-1 in Royals last 56 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Duffys last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 6-1-1 in Duffys last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Duffys last 5 Saturday starts.
Under is 3-1-1 in Duffys last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Duffys last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Chi. White Sox

Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 Saturday games.
Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-2 in White Sox last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 13-4 in White Sox last 17 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in White Sox last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 6-2 in White Sox last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 11-4-1 in White Sox last 16 games following a win.
Over is 16-6 in White Sox last 22 overall.
Over is 16-6 in White Sox last 22 on grass.
Over is 10-4 in White Sox last 14 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 12-5-1 in White Sox last 18 vs. American League Central.
Over is 7-3 in White Sox last 10 home games.
Over is 4-0 in Lopezs last 4 starts on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Lopezs last 4 starts overall.
Over is 4-1-2 in Lopezs last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Lopezs last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-2-2 in Lopezs last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 8-3-1 in Lopezs last 12 starts vs. American League Central.

Head to Head

White Sox are 4-0 in Lopezs last 4 starts vs. Royals.
Over is 3-0-1 in Lopezs last 4 starts vs. Royals.
Over is 3-0-1 in Duffys last 4 starts vs. White Sox.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Chicago.
Royals are 3-7 in the last 10 meetings in Chicago.
Royals are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings.
Royals are 1-5 in Duffys last 6 starts vs. White Sox.

Umpire Trends - Adam Hamari

Under is 5-1 in Hamaris last 6 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
Under is 3-1-1 in Hamaris last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
Under is 22-8-1 in Hamaris last 31 games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Hamaris last 7 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.

 

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Preview: Brewers at Pirates (2nd)
Gracenote
Jul 14, 2018

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the midst of their hottest stretch in nearly two months, and they’ll try to keep it rolling when they host the Milwaukee Brewers for a doubleheader Saturday. Pittsburgh has won five of its last six, including the first two games of the five-game set against the National League Central-leading Brewers.


Pittsburgh’s pitching staff has held a powerful Milwaukee lineup to three runs in each of the first two contests. The Pirates are 5-2 against the Brewers this season, outscoring them 34-18. Milwaukee has dropped three straight and is 1-4 on its current road trip. The Brewers have struggled within the division, going 19-22 against Central opponents.

TV: 12:35 p.m. ET, MLB Network, Dish455 (Milwaukee), FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee), AT&T SportsNet - Pittsburgh


PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers LH Brent Suter (8-5, 4.53 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Clay Holmes (0-1, 7.11)

Suter (left forearm tightness) will come off the 10-day disabled list to make his first start since July 2 when he allowed five runs over five innings in a no-decision against Minnesota. The 28-year-old won three straight starts in June, but he has given up nine runs in 11 frames in his last two outings since then. Suter is 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA in eight games (three starts) against the Pirates.

Holmes is set to make his second big-league start, and he hopes it goes better than the first. The 25-year-old rookie was dinged for four runs in 2 1/3 innings in a loss at the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 4. Holmes, a ninth-round draft pick in 2011, is 6-3 with a 3.39 ERA in 13 games (12 starts) at Triple-A Indianapolis this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates CF Starling Marte, who is 15-for-35 during a nine-game hitting streak, is 0-for-3 with three strikeouts versus Suter.

2. Brewers RF Eric Thames left Friday’s game with right hamstring tightness.

3. Pittsburgh has 12 stolen bases in its last seven games and has been successful in 19 of its last 21 attempts.

PREDICTION: Brewers 8, Pirates 4

 

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W/L Trends
Milwaukee

Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 1-6 in their last 7 road games.
Brewers are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 0-7 in their last 7 games after losing the first 3 games of a series.
Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League Central.
Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games.
Brewers are 6-1 in Suters last 7 Saturday starts.
Brewers are 4-1 in Suters last 5 starts.
Brewers are 4-1 in Suters last 5 starts on grass.

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 second games of a double-header.
Pirates are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass.
Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 home games.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Pirates are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. National League Central.
Pirates are 4-12 in their last 16 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Pirates are 1-7 in their last 8 Saturday games.
Pirates are 0-5 in their last 5 during game 4 of a series.

OU Trends
Milwaukee

Over is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 road games.
Over is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 on grass.
Over is 6-0-1 in Brewers last 7 vs. National League Central.
Over is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 during game 4 of a series.
Over is 7-1-1 in Brewers last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 31-13 in Brewers last 44 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 48-22-2 in Brewers last 72 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-0 in Suters last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 5-0 in Suters last 5 starts overall.
Over is 6-1 in Suters last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Suters last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Over is 5-2 in Suters last 7 Saturday starts.

Pittsburgh

Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 during game 4 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 second games of a double-header.
Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 20-6-2 in Pirates last 28 Saturday games.
Under is 10-3 in Pirates last 13 vs. National League Central.
Under is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 home games.
Under is 7-3 in Pirates last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Head to Head

Under is 10-3-1 in the last 14 meetings in Pittsburgh.
Under is 19-7-3 in the last 29 meetings.
Brewers are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh.
Brewers are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
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Preview: Tigers at Astros
Gracenote
Jul 14, 2018

All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman looks to add to his career-high total of 20 homers when the American League West-leading Houston Astros host the struggling Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon for the middle contest of their three-game set. Bregman, who will participate in the Home Run Derby on Monday, went deep to help the Astros win the series opener 3-0 and extend his hitting streak to five games.

Jose Altuve, who has hit safely in his last 21 starts at home, and Yuli Gurriel each went 2-for-4 in Friday’s victory and carry 10-game hitting streaks into the second game of the series as Houston goes for its ninth win in 12 contests. All-Star Gerrit Cole looks for his 10th victory of the season when he takes the mound for the Astros on Saturday opposite Michael Fulmer, who has nothing to show for posting two straight quality starts. The Tigers were shut out Friday for a major league-high 12th time - and second during their current five-game losing streak - as they went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position. Nicholas Castellanos recorded one of Detroit's seven hits in the setback to extend his hitting streak to five games (7-for-18) while rookie Ronny Rodriguez added a pair of singles.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FS Detroit, AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers RH Michael Fulmer (3-8, 4.11 ERA) vs. Astros RH Gerrit Cole (9-2, 2.57)

Fulmer is winless in his last four starts but gave the Tigers a chance in all of them, allowing only 12 earned runs in 26 2/3 innings. The 25-year-old Oklahoman is 2-2 on the road as opposed to 1-6 at home and has posted just one victory since May 23. Josh Reddick is 2-for-4 against Fulmer, who lost his only career start versus the Astros despite yielding just one run over seven frames.

Cole is expected to return from the bereavement list and attempt to end a three-game winless streak after going 7-0 with seven quality starts in his previous 11 outings. The 27-year-old UCLA product held Oakland to three hits over six scoreless frames on Monday while registering 11 strikeouts and three walks but was not involved in the decision. Castellanos is 5-for-10 with four RBIs versus Cole, who is 2-1 with a 2.70 ERA in four career meetings with Detroit.

WALK-OFFS

1. Detroit SS Jose Iglesias, who is 20-for-56 lifetime against Houston, could return Saturday after missing two games with a hand injury.

2. Houston C-DH Evan Gattis, who is second on the team with 62 RBIs, is hitless in his last 17 at-bats and was rested in the series opener.

3. Tigers RHP Shane Greene allowed two hits in a scoreless inning Friday in his first outing since July 1 due to a shoulder injury.

PREDICTION: Astros 5, Tigers 2

 

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W/L Trends
Detroit

Tigers are 35-77 in their last 112 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 16-36 in their last 52 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 16-36 in their last 52 vs. American League West.
Tigers are 21-52 in their last 73 road games.
Tigers are 10-25 in their last 35 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 7-19 in their last 26 games following a loss.
Tigers are 7-19 in their last 26 overall.
Tigers are 14-39 in their last 53 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 7-21 in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Tigers are 13-42 in their last 55 vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Tigers are 1-6 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Tigers are 2-14 in their last 16 games on grass.
Tigers are 7-19 in Fulmers last 26 starts.
Tigers are 7-19 in Fulmers last 26 starts on grass.
Tigers are 2-7 in Fulmers last 9 Saturday starts.
Tigers are 3-13 in Fulmers last 16 road starts.
Tigers are 1-6 in Fulmers last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Tigers are 2-14 in Fulmers last 16 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 0-4 in Fulmers last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Tigers are 0-9 in Fulmers last 9 starts vs. American League West.
Tigers are 0-6 in Fulmers last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Houston

Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Astros are 41-14 in their last 55 vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 20-7 in their last 27 vs. American League Central.
Astros are 27-10 in their last 37 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 40-15 in their last 55 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 41-16 in their last 57 games on grass.
Astros are 60-24 in their last 84 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 7-3 in their last 10 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 36-16 in their last 52 games following a win.
Astros are 42-19 in their last 61 overall.
Astros are 50-23 in their last 73 during game 2 of a series.
Astros are 50-23 in their last 73 home games.
Astros are 36-17 in their last 53 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Astros are 46-22 in their last 68 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 4-0 in Coles last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Astros are 4-0 in Coles last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 7-1 in Coles last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 5-1 in Coles last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 5-1 in Coles last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
Astros are 5-1 in Coles last 6 home starts.
Astros are 15-3 in Coles last 18 starts on grass.
Astros are 4-1 in Coles last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Astros are 15-4 in Coles last 19 starts.
Astros are 5-2 in Coles last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Detroit

Under is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 vs. American League West.
Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 7-1 in Tigers last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 8-2 in Tigers last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 20-6-1 in Tigers last 27 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 20-6 in Tigers last 26 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 10-3 in Tigers last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 23-8 in Tigers last 31 games following a loss.
Under is 19-7-1 in Tigers last 27 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 19-7 in Tigers last 26 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 20-8-1 in Tigers last 29 on grass.
Under is 44-21-1 in Tigers last 66 road games.
Under is 33-16-2 in Tigers last 51 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Fulmers last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 6-0 in Fulmers last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 6-0 in Fulmers last 6 starts overall.
Under is 4-0 in Fulmers last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Fulmers last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Fulmers last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 7-3 in Fulmers last 10 road starts.
Under is 11-5 in Fulmers last 16 starts during game 2 of a series.

Houston

Under is 7-2-1 in Astros last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2 in Astros last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 13-5 in Astros last 18 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 5-2-1 in Astros last 8 Saturday games.
Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 24-10 in Astros last 34 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 21-10 in Astros last 31 games following a win.
Over is 5-1 in Coles last 6 home starts.
Under is 3-1-1 in Coles last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Coles last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Coles last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Houston.
Tigers are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Houston.

Umpire Trends - Pat Hoberg

Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Hoberg behind home plate.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Hoberg behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in Hobergs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Over is 8-3-1 in Hobergs last 12 games behind home plate vs. Houston.

 

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Preview: Nationals at Mets
Gracenote
Jul 13, 2018

After an offensive breakout near the end of their last homestand, the Washington Nationals are once again searching for some offense. They'll try to get the bats going Saturday at New York when they continue a four-game series with the hometown Mets.

Washington was 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position in a 4-2 loss to New York on Friday night, falling to 2-4 in a six-game stretch during which the club has averaged 2.8 runs. Noah Syndergaard was solid through five innings in his return from the disabled list and Brandon Nimmo was 3-for-5 with a run scored for the Mets in his first multi-hit effort since June 23. He and his teammates will get their first look at Nationals right-hander Austin Voth, who will be promoted from the minors to make his major-league debut after not appearing in a game during his first three call-ups. Zack Wheeler will try to get his first win in 10 home starts when he gets the nod for New York.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, MASN (Washington), WPIX (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Austin Voth (NR) vs. Mets RH Zack Wheeler (2-6, 4.42)

Voth will be making his debut after 129 games (126 starts) in the minors - all with Washington, which drafted him in the fifth round in 2013. The 26-year-old is 4-5 with a 3.55 ERA in 15 starts this season for Triple-A Syracuse this year. He allowed six earned runs over 33 1/3 innings in his last five outings.

Wheeler worked at least six innings in four straight starts before being knocked out after 4 2/3 in a no-decision against Philadelphia on Monday. He did manage to strike out eight batters in the abbreviated outing and has fanned 35 in 31 innings over a span of five starts. He got the loss despite a quality start against Washington on April 17 and is 2-8 with a 4.81 ERA in 11 career starts versus the Nationals.

WALK-OFFS

1. Nationals RF Bryce Harper is 2-for-16 with eight strikeouts over his last four games.

2. Mets 3B/OF Jose Bautista is 3-for-7 with a home run and three RBIs in the series.

3. New York optioned LHP P.J. Conlon to Triple-A Las Vegas to make room on the roster for Syndergaard.

PREDICTION: Mets 5, Nationals 4

 

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W/L Trends
Washington

Nationals are 20-8 in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Nationals are 9-19 in their last 28 overall.
Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 3-11 in their last 14 road games.
Nationals are 2-8 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 2-10 in their last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter.

NY Mets

Mets are 22-45 in their last 67 during game 3 of a series.
Mets are 16-35 in their last 51 overall.
Mets are 20-44 in their last 64 games on grass.
Mets are 9-20 in their last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 10-25 in their last 35 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Mets are 5-16 in their last 21 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 6-20 in their last 26 home games.
Mets are 6-21 in their last 27 games following a win.
Mets are 5-18 in their last 23 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Mets are 1-6 in their last 7 Saturday games.
Mets are 2-6 in Wheelers last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 5-16 in Wheelers last 21 home starts.
Mets are 1-5 in Wheelers last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 2-10 in Wheelers last 12 starts on grass.
Mets are 2-11 in Wheelers last 13 starts.
Mets are 1-7 in Wheelers last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.

OU Trends
Washington

Under is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 10-3 in Nationals last 13 Saturday games.
Under is 12-4 in Nationals last 16 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Nationals last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-3 in Nationals last 12 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 30-11 in Nationals last 41 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 19-7 in Nationals last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 42-16-3 in Nationals last 61 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 48-19-6 in Nationals last 73 road games.
Under is 36-17 in Nationals last 53 on grass.
Under is 33-16-3 in Nationals last 52 road games vs. a team with a losing record.

NY Mets

Over is 5-1 in Mets last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 16-6 in Mets last 22 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 10-4-1 in Mets last 15 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Mets last 8 vs. National League East.
Under is 7-3 in Mets last 10 overall.
Under is 7-3-1 in Mets last 11 on grass.
Under is 19-9 in Mets last 28 home games.
Over is 5-1-1 in Wheelers last 7 Saturday starts.
Under is 4-1 in Wheelers last 5 starts vs. National League East.
Over is 9-3-1 in Wheelers last 13 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 10-4-1 in Wheelers last 15 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in Wheelers last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 11-5 in Wheelers last 16 starts with 4 days of rest.

Head to Head

Nationals are 50-18 in the last 68 meetings in New York.
Mets are 1-4 in Wheelers last 5 starts vs. Nationals.
Mets are 0-6 in Wheelers last 6 home starts vs. Nationals.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
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Preview: Diamondbacks at Braves
Gracenote
Jul 14, 2018

The Arizona Diamondbacks enter the middle contest of a three-game series Saturday at the Atlanta Braves following a much-needed victory in the series opener, after a strange week that saw their bullpen stretched to the breaking point. Arizona slid past the Braves on Friday 2-1, getting the go-ahead hit from shortstop Nick Ahmed as starting pitcher Zack Godley and three relievers combined to hold one of the National League’s top offenses to just six hits.

Right fielder Steven Souza finished with two hits for the second consecutive game, while first baseman Paul Goldschmidt extended his hitting streak to seven games as Arizona boosted its road record to 26-20 on the season and won for just the fifth time in 12 games in July. Atlanta dropped 1 ½ games behind Philadelphia in the NL East after Sam Freeman allowed the go-ahead run in the seventh, raising the Braves’ bullpen ERA to 5.12 this month. Right fielder Nick Markakis finished with two hits, raising his average to .324 after his team-leading 39th multi-hit game of the season. The loss dropped Atlanta to 13-8 in one-run games and 21-17 in games decided by two runs or fewer.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FS Arizona, FS South (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Zack Greinke (9-5, 3.39 ERA) vs. Braves LH Sean Newcomb (8-4, 3.44)

Greinke struggled at times in April but is rolling along, having allowed just four runs across 22 innings in his last four starts with four walks and 22 strikeouts. The 34-year-old gave up two runs in 4 1/3 innings Sunday against San Diego, ending a streak of four consecutive victories, but he is 6-1 with a 3.04 ERA in his past eight outings. Greinke, whose road ERA is 4.31 in nine starts, is 3-1 with a 2.25 ERA in eight career starts against Atlanta.

Newcomb makes his 19th start of the season, which matches the total he made in the majors as a rookie in 2017, and he looks to shake off a rough beginning to July. The 25-year-old posted a 2.71 ERA while going 8-2 through the end of June, but has allowed five runs in each of his first two outings this month while walking nine hitters and allowing three homers in just 6 1/3 total innings. Newcomb, who makes his first career appearance against Arizona, is 3-1 with a 2.98 ERA in seven home starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Atlanta 2B Ozzie Albies finished hitless in four at-bats Friday, the second time in 21 games he has not recorded a hit.

2. Arizona RHP Archie Bradley pitched a scoreless eighth inning Friday, the 20th time in his past 22 outings in which he has not allowed an earned run (0.89 ERA in that span).

3. The Braves recalled OF Preston Tucker from Triple-A Gwinnett before Friday’s game.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 3, Braves 2

 

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W/L Trends
Arizona

Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League East.
Diamondbacks are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 10-3 in their last 13 during game 2 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 13-4 in their last 17 road games.
Diamondbacks are 6-14 in their last 20 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 8-22 in their last 30 vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 5-14 in their last 19 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Greinkes last 4 road starts.
Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Greinkes last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 9-2 in Greinkes last 11 starts vs. National League East.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Greinkes last 5 starts.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Greinkes last 5 starts on grass.
Diamondbacks are 18-5 in Greinkes last 23 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 16-5 in Greinkes last 21 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 16-5 in Greinkes last 21 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 14-5 in Greinkes last 19 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 14-5 in Greinkes last 19 starts with 5 days of rest.
Diamondbacks are 18-8 in Greinkes last 26 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Atlanta

Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Braves are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 11-4 in their last 15 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Braves are 13-6 in their last 19 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Braves are 2-6 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Braves are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 2-7 in their last 9 overall.
Braves are 2-7 in their last 9 games on grass.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
Braves are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 5-1 in Newcombs last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 5-1 in Newcombs last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 5-2 in Newcombs last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Braves are 9-4 in Newcombs last 13 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Braves are 4-9 in Newcombs last 13 starts during game 2 of a series.
Braves are 2-5 in Newcombs last 7 Saturday starts.
Braves are 3-8 in Newcombs last 11 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 4-12 in Newcombs last 16 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 1-6 in Newcombs last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 0-4 in Newcombs last 4 starts.
Braves are 0-4 in Newcombs last 4 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Arizona

Under is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 vs. National League East.
Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 5-0 in Diamondbacks last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 5-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 9-4-1 in Diamondbacks last 14 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 15-7-1 in Diamondbacks last 23 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Greinkes last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Greinkes last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 10-3-1 in Greinkes last 14 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 9-3 in Greinkes last 12 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 6-2 in Greinkes last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 15-5-2 in Greinkes last 22 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 17-8-2 in Greinkes last 27 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Atlanta

Under is 5-0 in Braves last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 7-1 in Braves last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 vs. National League West.
Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Braves last 10 Saturday games.
Under is 11-5 in Braves last 16 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 11-5 in Braves last 16 games following a loss.
Under is 15-7 in Braves last 22 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Newcombs last 4 starts on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Newcombs last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 4-0 in Newcombs last 4 starts overall.
Over is 4-1 in Newcombs last 5 Saturday starts.
Over is 3-1-1 in Newcombs last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2-1 in Newcombs last 9 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Newcombs last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Newcombs last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Newcombs last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Newcombs last 10 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Atlanta.
Diamondbacks are 7-16 in the last 23 meetings in Atlanta.

Umpire Trends - Mike Estabrook

Road team is 4-0 in Estabrooks last 4 Saturday games behind home plate.
Under is 12-3-1 in Estabrooks last 16 Saturday games behind home plate.
Under is 4-1 in Estabrooks last 5 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
Road team is 6-2 in Estabrooks last 8 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
Under is 5-2 in Estabrooks last 7 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Under is 44-19-2 in Estabrooks last 65 games behind home plate.
Braves are 2-9 in their last 11 games with Estabrook behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Reds at Cardinals
Gracenote
Jul 14, 2018

If there was any doubt whether or not the Cincinnati Reds removed the monkey from their back the last time they beat the St. Louis Cardinals, they cleared it up Friday. The Reds set their sights on winning their first series in seven tries against St. Louis on Saturday when they visit the Cardinals for the second contest of their three-game set.

Cincinnati put an end to a 13-game losing streak to its division rival on June 10 with a 6-3 victory over St. Louis, getting plenty of help as Cardinals' pitchers issued 11 free passes in the contest. The Reds let their bats do the talking in Friday's series-opening 9-1 triumph, getting three-hit efforts from Jose Peraza, Jesse Winker and first-time All-Star Eugenio Suarez to complement five strong innings from resurgent starting pitcher Matt Harvey in the rout. The Cardinals scored a season-high 14 runs on 16 hits against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday but have mustered only one run on eight hits in a pair of losses since. Despite Friday's result, St. Louis needs only one more victory over its final eight meetings with Cincinnati to win the season series for the seventh straight year.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, FS Ohio (Cincinnati), FS Midwest (St. Louis)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Luis Castillo (5-8, 5.58 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Jack Flaherty (3-4, 3.34)

Castillo hasn't surrendered a home run over his last three starts after giving up 18 over his first 16 outings, but he hasn't factored into the decision in any game over that stretch after allowing three runs in four frames Sunday at the Chicago Cubs. The 25-year-old is winless in his last five road turns and 2-5 with a 6.71 ERA in 11 away games overall. Castillo has enjoyed similar luck in three career starts versus St. Louis, going 0-3 with a 5.71 ERA - including 0-2, 6.55 in two turns this season.

Since posting a 3-2 record with a 2.50 ERA in his first 10 trips to the mound in 2018, Flaherty has struggled over the next three - going 0-2 with a 7.30 ERA. The 2014 first-round pick needed 69 pitches to navigate through 2 1/3 innings Sunday, permitting three runs (two earned) without factoring into the decision at San Francisco. Flaherty made back-to-back starts against Cincinnati last September, giving up five runs over 6 1/3 frames while picking up a loss and a no-decision.

WALK-OFFS

1. Reds 2B Scooter Gennett homered for the third time in 10 July contests in the opener, matching the number he hit in 25 games last month.

2. St. Louis C Yadier Molina celebrated his 36th birthday Friday by starting his 1,800th game behind the plate (including postseason), tying former Cardinal Tony Pena for eighth place on the all-time list.

3. Cincinnati 1B Joey Votto needs to draw one more intentional walk to pass Johnny Bench (135) for the most in team history.

PREDICTION: Reds 7, Cardinals 5

 

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W/L Trends
Cincinnati

Reds are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Reds are 11-4 in their last 15 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 13-5 in their last 18 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 17-7 in their last 24 overall.
Reds are 17-7 in their last 24 games on grass.
Reds are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. National League Central.
Reds are 11-5 in their last 16 games following a win.
Reds are 13-6 in their last 19 vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 10-25 in their last 35 Saturday games.
Reds are 1-4 in Castillos last 5 road starts.
Reds are 1-4 in Castillos last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 1-6 in Castillos last 7 Saturday starts.
Reds are 0-5 in Castillos last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

St. Louis

Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 Saturday games.
Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 2-7 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Cardinals are 0-5 in their last 5 home games.
Cardinals are 4-1 in Flahertys last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 5-2 in Flahertys last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Cardinals are 1-6 in Flahertys last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Cardinals are 0-4 in Flahertys last 4 starts.
Cardinals are 0-4 in Flahertys last 4 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Cincinnati

Over is 5-0 in Reds last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Reds last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-0 in Reds last 6 road games.
Over is 5-0 in Reds last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 3-0-1 in Reds last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 10-1-1 in Reds last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 9-1-1 in Reds last 11 vs. National League Central.
Over is 5-1 in Reds last 6 Saturday games.
Over is 10-2-1 in Reds last 13 games following a win.
Over is 12-3-1 in Reds last 16 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 18-5-3 in Reds last 26 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 15-5-1 in Reds last 21 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 25-10-3 in Reds last 38 overall.
Over is 25-10-3 in Reds last 38 on grass.
Under is 12-5 in Reds last 17 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 63-31-8 in Reds last 102 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 4-0 in Castillos last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 4-0 in Castillos last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1 in Castillos last 6 starts vs. National League Central.
Over is 4-1 in Castillos last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Castillos last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Castillos last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Castillos last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-2 in Castillos last 9 road starts.
Over is 8-3 in Castillos last 11 starts on grass.
Over is 8-3 in Castillos last 11 starts overall.
Over is 5-2 in Castillos last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

St. Louis

Over is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Cardinals last 7 games following a loss.
Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 25-9-1 in Cardinals last 35 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 19-7-2 in Cardinals last 28 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 14-6-1 in Cardinals last 21 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 7-1-1 in Flahertys last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Flahertys last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1-1 in Flahertys last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Flahertys last 6 starts overall.
Under is 5-1-1 in Flahertys last 7 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 5-1-1 in Flahertys last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Flahertys last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 6-2-1 in Flahertys last 9 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Flahertys last 8 home starts.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Reds are 16-35 in the last 51 meetings in St. Louis.
Reds are 4-17 in the last 21 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Chris Guccione

Over is 8-0-1 in Gucciones last 9 games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-0 in Gucciones last 5 games behind home plate vs. St. Louis.
Under is 4-0-1 in Gucciones last 5 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
Home team is 5-1 in Gucciones last 6 Saturday games behind home plate vs. St. Louis.
Home team is 5-1 in Gucciones last 6 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
Road team is 4-1 in Gucciones last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Gucciones last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
Under is 5-2 in Gucciones last 7 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.

 

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Preview: Phillies at Marlins
Gracenote
Jul 14, 2018

The Philadelphia Phillies look to win another series and continue their hot streak into the All-Star break when they visit the Miami Marlins for the middle contest of a three-game set Saturday afternoon. The Phillies maintained their lead atop the National League East with a 2-0 victory in Friday’s game and can improve to 9-1-1 in 11 series with All-Star right-hander Aaron Nola taking the mound.

Nola goes for his fifth victory in as many starts Saturday as Philadelphia attempts to even its record against NL East foes at 19-19, and third baseman Maikel Franco hopes to keep his power surge going after belting his third homer in six games Friday. The Phillies, who are 6-3 with two contests left on their road trip, lead the East by 1 1/2 games over Atlanta and will face Miami rookie right-hander Trevor Richards on Saturday. The Marlins had scored 23 runs while going 3-1 in the previous four games before managing just three hits in Friday’s setback, getting shut out for the third time this year by Philadelphia and falling back into the division cellar. All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto, who is batting .312 with 12 homers, 20 doubles and 44 RBIs, returned to the lineup Friday after spending time in the paternity list and went 0-for-4.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia, FS Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Aaron Nola (12-2, 2.27 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Trevor Richards (2-5, 5.24)

Nola gave up one hit over seven scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts on Monday against the New York Mets to win his fourth straight start and sixth decision in a row. The 25-year-old LSU product has given up four runs on 17 hits across 27 2/3 innings with 32 strikeouts and eight walks in his last four outings. Nola tossed 7 1/3 scoreless innings to beat Miami on May 2 and improve to 3-3 with a 3.88 ERA lifetime against the Marlins.

Richards struggled with control at Washington last Sunday, walking a season-high seven over 3 2/3 innings of an eventual 10-2 triumph for the Marlins. The 25-year-old rookie managed to complete six innings just twice in his past nine turns, winning both of those outings. Odubel Herrera is 2-for-2 with a double versus Richards, who gave up three runs and six hits over four innings in a no-decision with the Phillies on April 8 in his second major-league start.

WALK-OFFS

1. Miami OF/3B Brian Anderson has 22 doubles, second only to MIke Jacobs (24, 2006) all-time among Marlins rookies before the All-Star break.

2. The Phillies have registered at least one extra-base hit in 89 straight contests - the fourth-longest streak in franchise history.

3. Marlins 2B Starlin Castro is batting .360 in July despite going 0-for-4 on Friday and is 6-for-20 against the Phillies in 2018.

PREDICTION: Phillies 6, Marlins 1

 

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W/L Trends
Philadelphia

Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 Saturday games.
Phillies are 7-1 in their last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 7-2 in their last 9 games following a win.
Phillies are 7-2 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. National League East.
Phillies are 9-4 in their last 13 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 4-0 in Nolas last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 5-0 in Nolas last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Phillies are 8-0 in Nolas last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 6-0 in Nolas last 6 starts vs. National League East.
Phillies are 4-0 in Nolas last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 7-0 in Nolas last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Phillies are 5-0 in Nolas last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 5-0 in Nolas last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 7-1 in Nolas last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.
Phillies are 14-3 in Nolas last 17 starts.
Phillies are 14-3 in Nolas last 17 starts on grass.
Phillies are 4-1 in Nolas last 5 road starts.
Phillies are 4-1 in Nolas last 5 Saturday starts.

Miami

Marlins are 7-2 in their last 9 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League East.
Marlins are 1-4 in Richards' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 1-4 in Richards' last 5 home starts.
Marlins are 1-4 in Richards' last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 1-5 in Richards' last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
Philadelphia

Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 Saturday games.
Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1-1 in Phillies last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1-1 in Phillies last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 6-1-1 in Phillies last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-1-1 in Phillies last 8 road games.
Under is 6-1 in Phillies last 7 vs. National League East.
Under is 6-1-1 in Phillies last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1-1 in Phillies last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 games following a win.
Under is 12-3-1 in Phillies last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 22-6-2 in Phillies last 30 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 16-5-1 in Phillies last 22 overall.
Under is 16-5-1 in Phillies last 22 on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Nolas last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Nolas last 4 starts overall.
Under is 7-0-1 in Nolas last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Nolas last 5 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 6-1-1 in Nolas last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 6-1-1 in Nolas last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1-1 in Nolas last 7 Saturday starts.
Under is 5-1-1 in Nolas last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-2-1 in Nolas last 10 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Nolas last 9 road starts.
Under is 6-2-1 in Nolas last 9 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Nolas last 11 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 18-7-1 in Nolas last 26 starts during game 2 of a series.

Miami

Under is 4-1-1 in Marlins last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 6-2-1 in Marlins last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 9-4-1 in Marlins last 14 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 13-6-1 in Marlins last 20 Saturday games.
Under is 4-1 in Richards' last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Richards' last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Miami.
Over is 3-1-1 in Nolas last 5 starts vs. Marlins.
Phillies are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.
Phillies are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Miami.

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