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Preview: Angels at Indians
Gracenote
Aug 4, 2018

Shohei Ohtani looks to follow up his best offensive night in the majors with another big effort when the Los Angeles Angels visit the Cleveland Indians for the middle contest of a three-game set Saturday night. Ohtani, a 24-year-old rookie from Japan, registered season highs of four hits and two homers in Friday’s 7-4 victory as the Angels snapped a four-game slide overall and won for the first time in 11 contests at Cleveland.

Ohtani, who batted just .203 in July, pushed his season totals to 11 homers along with 28 RBIs and Los Angeles All-Star center fielder Mike Trout could rejoin him in the lineup Saturday after missing the last two games with a bruised right wrist. Ohtani also homered against Saturday’s scheduled starter Corey Kluber earlier in the season and Felix Pena is slated to get the call for the Angels after suffering through his worst start of the season last week. The American League Central-leading Indians lost for the third time in eight games Friday and the first time in August after taking an early 3-2 lead. Newly acquired center fielder Leonys Martin recorded a solo homer and an RBI single for Cleveland in the setback and is 7-for-18 during a five-game hitting streak - the first three coming with Detroit before Tuesday’s trade.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Felix Pena (1-2, 5.23 ERA) vs. Indians RH Corey Kluber (13-6, 2.79)

Pena could not get out of the first inning Sunday against Seattle, allowing seven runs and six hits while retiring just one batter before being pulled. The 28-year-old Dominican native had permitted two or fewer runs in five of his previous six starts this year but completed more than 5 1/3 innings just once in that span. Pena, who has yielded just one run over 9 1/3 innings on the road in 2018, faces the Indians for the first time in his career.

Kluber snapped out of a funk with 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball Sunday at Detroit for his first victory since July 2, improving to 2-3 in his past five decisions. The 32-year-old, who permitted two runs over seven innings against the Angels in a no-decision April 4, owned an 8-2 record and 2.02 ERA through May before going 5-4 with a 3.88 mark in the past two months. Justin Upton owns three homers versus Kluber, who is 2-2 with a 3.99 ERA in six career starts against the Angels.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Indians activated LHP Andrew Miller (knee) from the disabled list Friday. He had one strikeout in a scoreless inning.

2. Los Angeles 1B/DH Albert Pujols sits two doubles from tying Honus Wagner (640) for ninth on baseball’s all-time list.

3. Cleveland 3B Jose Ramirez, the AL Player of the Month in July, is 8-for-16 with two homers and five RBIs in his last four games.

PREDICTION: Indians 7, Angels 2

 

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W/L Trends
LA Angels

Angels are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass.
Angels are 8-20 in their last 28 road games.
Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Angels are 8-20 in their last 28 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 5-17 in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Angels are 4-15 in their last 19 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Angels are 3-13 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels are 3-13 in their last 16 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Cleveland

Indians are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a loss.
Indians are 39-13 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 42-15 in their last 57 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Indians are 65-24 in their last 89 vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 65-32 in their last 97 home games.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Indians are 28-11 in Klubers last 39 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 37-16 in Klubers last 53 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Indians are 47-21 in Klubers last 68 starts on grass.
Indians are 49-22 in Klubers last 71 starts.
Indians are 49-23 in Klubers last 72 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 2-6 in Klubers last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 1-4 in Klubers last 5 home starts.

OU Trends
LA Angels

Over is 4-0 in Angels last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Angels last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Angels last 6 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Angels last 6 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 20-8-3 in Angels last 31 games following a win.
Under is 4-1 in Penas last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Penas last 5 starts overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Penas last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Cleveland

Over is 25-8-2 in Indians last 35 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 9-3 in Indians last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 3-1-2 in Indians last 6 Saturday games.
Over is 18-7-1 in Indians last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 18-7-1 in Indians last 26 vs. American League West.
Over is 5-2-1 in Indians last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 34-14-3 in Indians last 51 home games.
Over is 9-4-1 in Indians last 14 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0-1 in Klubers last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 5-0-1 in Klubers last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 9-0 in Klubers last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-0 in Klubers last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0-1 in Klubers last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Over is 5-1 in Klubers last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 14-3-1 in Klubers last 18 starts on grass.
Over is 14-3-1 in Klubers last 18 starts overall.
Over is 8-2-1 in Klubers last 11 home starts.
Over is 4-1 in Klubers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-3-1 in Klubers last 12 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 5-1 in Klubers last 6 starts vs. Angels.
Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Cleveland.
Angels are 5-17 in the last 22 meetings.
Angels are 3-13 in the last 16 meetings in Cleveland.

Umpire Trends - Joe West

Angels are 7-0 in their last 7 games with West behind home plate.
Home team is 4-0 in Wests last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Under is 5-1 in Wests last 6 Saturday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-1 in Wests last 6 games behind home plate.
Angels are 5-1 in their last 6 Saturday games with West behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Wests last 5 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Under is 19-5-5 in Wests last 29 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Over is 18-7-2 in Wests last 27 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Home team is 20-8 in Wests last 28 Saturday games behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Orioles at Rangers
Gracenote
Aug 4, 2018

The Texas Rangers have scored 28 runs while winning the first two contests of their four-game series against the visiting Baltimore Orioles and look to continue the assault on Saturday. The Rangers slugged three homers in each of the victories, including Friday's 11-3 rout that followed a season-best 17-run performance.

Rougned Odor has homered in both games of the series and belted his third career grand slam on Friday as the Rangers won for the sixth time in seven contests. Joey Gallo and Robinson Chirinos also went deep and Elvis Andrus extended the longest active hitting streak in the majors to 14 games. Baltimore is a major league-worst 13-42 on the road, and Friday's loss was its 13th in its last 14 away from home. Mark Trumbo is riding a modest six-game hitting streak for the Orioles and is two hits away from reaching 1,000 for his career.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Baltimore), FS Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Dylan Bundy (7-9, 4.53 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Mike Minor (7-6, 4.73)

Bundy served up three homers in each of his last two starts but went 1-0 with a no-decision. The 25-year-old defeated Tampa Bay in his last turn as he gave up three runs and four hits to go with seven strikeouts. Bundy is 2-0 with a 0.53 ERA in four career appearances (two starts) against Texas and has shut down Adrian Beltre (0-for-7).

Minor struck out eight while beating Houston in his last turn as he gave up two runs, four hits and one walk. The 30-year-old has allowed fewer than three runs in six of his last eight turns and has given up four or fewer hits on five occasions during that span. Minor was roughed up for six runs - five earned - and four hits in 2 2/3 innings while losing his lone career start against the Orioles on July 15 and has posted a 7.50 ERA in four appearances.

WALK-OFFS

1. Odor is 3-for-6 with two homers, seven RBIs, five runs scored and five walks over the first two games of the series and is a scorching 21-for-52 with six homers and 14 RBIs since the All-Star break.

2. Baltimore SS Tim Beckham is 5-for-9 in the series and has recorded six multi-hit performances over his last 13 games.

3. Gallo has homered in back-to-back contests and gone deep seven times in his last 14 appearances.

PREDICTION: Rangers 8, Orioles 6

 

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W/L Trends
Baltimore

Orioles are 25-51 in their last 76 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 18-37 in their last 55 Saturday games.
Orioles are 16-37 in their last 53 vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 35-82 in their last 117 games on grass.
Orioles are 20-48 in their last 68 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 8-21 in their last 29 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Orioles are 22-58 in their last 80 games following a loss.
Orioles are 16-43 in their last 59 overall.
Orioles are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. American League West.
Orioles are 15-43 in their last 58 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 9-27 in their last 36 during game 3 of a series.
Orioles are 15-55 in their last 70 road games.
Orioles are 2-10 in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Orioles are 7-2 in Bundys last 9 starts vs. American League West.
Orioles are 3-7 in Bundys last 10 road starts.
Orioles are 2-5 in Bundys last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 2-6 in Bundys last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Orioles are 2-10 in Bundys last 12 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Texas

Rangers are 6-1 in their last 7 overall.
Rangers are 6-1 in their last 7 games on grass.
Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Rangers are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Rangers are 5-12 in their last 17 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Rangers are 3-9 in their last 12 home games.
Rangers are 4-1 in Minors last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Rangers are 1-4 in Minors last 5 starts.
Rangers are 1-4 in Minors last 5 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Baltimore

Over is 7-0 in Orioles last 7 overall.
Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 road games.
Over is 7-0 in Orioles last 7 on grass.
Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 games following a loss.
Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-0-1 in Orioles last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 6-2 in Orioles last 8 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 14-6 in Orioles last 20 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 9-4-1 in Orioles last 14 vs. American League West.
Over is 4-0-1 in Bundys last 5 Saturday starts.
Over is 5-0-1 in Bundys last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 4-1-1 in Bundys last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 4-1-1 in Bundys last 6 starts overall.
Over is 3-1-1 in Bundys last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 6-2 in Bundys last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Bundys last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 15-6-1 in Bundys last 22 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Texas

Over is 5-0 in Rangers last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 Saturday games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 overall.
Over is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 on grass.
Over is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 7-3 in Rangers last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Minors last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0-1 in Minors last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-1 in Minors last 5 home starts.
Under is 4-1 in Minors last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2-1 in Minors last 10 starts on grass.
Under is 7-2-1 in Minors last 10 starts overall.

Head to Head

Orioles are 3-10 in the last 13 meetings in Texas.

Umpire Trends - Mike Estabrook

Road team is 5-0 in Estabrooks last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
Orioles are 8-1 in their last 9 games with Estabrook behind home plate.
Under is 13-3-1 in Estabrooks last 17 Saturday games behind home plate.
Road team is 7-2 in Estabrooks last 9 games behind home plate vs. Texas.
Under is 35-14-2 in Estabrooks last 51 games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Estabrooks last 7 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.

 

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Preview: Giants at Diamondbacks
Gracenote
Aug 4, 2018

The Arizona Diamondbacks aim for their sixth win in eight contests when they continue their four-game set against the visiting San Francisco Giants on Saturday. After losing the series opener, the Diamondbacks posted a 6-3 victory on Friday to pull into a tie with the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the National League West.

Arizona fell behind early but quickly took control with a five-run rally in the first inning that was highlighted by Paul Goldschmidt's 200th career home run, which put him within 24 of tying Luis Gonzalez for first place on the franchise list. David Peralta has been on fire in the series, going 7-for-9 with a double and a solo homer. The Giants registered nine hits on Friday, but none went for extra bases as the team saw its four-game winning streak come to an end. Buster Posey went 2-for-2 but was removed following his third-inning single to be watched for concussion symptoms after taking a foul ball off his mask in the opening frame.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants LH Andrew Suarez (4-6, 4.11 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks RH Clay Buchholz (4-1, 2.65)

Suarez halted his winless streak at four starts on Sunday despite yielding four runs and eight hits in six innings against Milwaukee. The 25-year-old Floridian rookie went 0-2 during his drought but gave up three runs or fewer in three of the outings. Suarez lost to the Diamondbacks in his major-league debut on April 11, when he surrendered four runs in 5 1/3 frames, before allowing one run over six innings in a win at Arizona on June 29.

Buchholz has won three straight starts - all on the road - and four consecutive decisions as he notched the victory at San Diego on Sunday despite giving up three runs on six hits and three walks over 5 2/3 innings. The 33-year-old Texan, who issued a season-high three walks against the Padres, has yielded fewer than three runs in seven of his nine turns this year. Buchholz has posted a 2.57 ERA without recording a decision in two career starts against the Giants, including an outing at San Francisco on June 6 in which he allowed two runs over six frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Diamondbacks hope to have manager Torey Lovullo back in the dugout as he was under the weather for Friday's contest, with bench coach Jerry Narron assuming the duties in his place.

2. San Francisco signed OF Cesar Puello, who appeared in 34 games with Tampa Bay and the Los Angeles Angels last season, to a minor-league contract.

3. Arizona activated LHP Andrew Chafin from the paternity list and optioned OF Chris Owings to Triple-A Reno.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 7, Giants 3

 

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W/L Trends
San Francisco

Giants are 7-1 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 6-1 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Giants are 23-10 in their last 33 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Giants are 43-91 in their last 134 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Giants are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games.
Giants are 6-1 in Suarezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 5-1 in Suarezs last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 5-1 in Suarezs last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 5-2 in Suarezs last 7 starts.
Giants are 5-2 in Suarezs last 7 starts on grass.
Giants are 1-4 in Suarezs last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.

Arizona

Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League West.
Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
Diamondbacks are 7-3 in their last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 13-28 in their last 41 vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 6-13 in their last 19 home games.
Diamondbacks are 4-9 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Diamondbacks are 4-14 in their last 18 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 5-0 in Buchholzs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Buchholzs last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Buchholzs last 5 starts.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Buchholzs last 5 starts on grass.

OU Trends
San Francisco

Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-1 in Giants last 7 Saturday games.
Under is 13-3-1 in Giants last 17 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Giants last 6 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1-1 in Giants last 6 on grass.
Under is 13-4-1 in Giants last 18 road games.
Under is 9-3-1 in Giants last 13 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 14-5-1 in Giants last 20 vs. National League West.
Under is 10-4 in Giants last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Giants last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 7-3 in Giants last 10 games following a loss.
Under is 9-4 in Giants last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-0-1 in Suarezs last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 5-1-1 in Suarezs last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Suarezs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Suarezs last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-2 in Suarezs last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Suarezs last 7 starts overall.

Arizona

Over is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 games following a win.
Over is 5-0 in Diamondbacks last 5 vs. National League West.
Over is 7-1 in Diamondbacks last 8 overall.
Over is 7-1 in Diamondbacks last 8 on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 home games.

Head to Head

Giants are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Giants are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Arizona.

Umpire Trends - Bill Welke

Under is 6-1 in Welkes last 7 games behind home plate.
Home team is 9-2 in Welkes last 11 games behind home plate.
Under is 6-2-1 in Welkes last 9 Saturday games behind home plate vs. San Francisco.
Giants are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Welke behind home plate.
Home team is 7-3 in Welkes last 10 games behind home plate vs. San Francisco.
Over is 44-19-4 in Welkes last 67 Saturday games behind home plate.
Home team is 9-4 in Welkes last 13 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
Home team is 41-19 in Welkes last 60 Saturday games behind home plate.
Over is 15-7-2 in Welkes last 24 games behind home plate vs. San Francisco.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Welke behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Tigers at Athletics
Gracenote
Aug 4, 2018

The Oakland Athletics vie for their fifth consecutive victory when they host the Detroit Tigers on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game set. The Athletics outlasted the Tigers in the series opener as a newcomer provided the key hit in the 13th inning of a 1-0 triumph.

Ramon Laureano was recalled from the minors prior to the game and was hitless in his first four at-bats while starting in center field in his major-league debut before delivering an RBI single as Oakland improved to 4-0 on its eight-game homestand. The 24-year-old Dominican was hitting .297 with 14 homers and 35 RBIs over 64 contests with Triple-A Nashville before being promoted. Jose Iglesias and Nicholas Castellanos each recorded two of the six hits produced by the Tigers, who were coming off a 3-2 homestand. Iglesias has hit safely in six of his last seven contests while Castellanos had gone 1-for-24 over his previous six games.

TV: 9:05 p.m. ET, FS Detroit, NBCS California (Oakland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers RH Jordan Zimmermann (4-3, 4.44 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Edwin Jackson (2-2, 3.32)

Zimmermann lasted only three innings against Cleveland on Sunday as he surrendered five runs and six hits en route to losing his third straight start. The 32-year-old native of Wisconsin has been tagged for 13 runs and 24 hits over 14 2/3 frames during his losing streak after yielding a total of two runs over 20 innings in his previous three turns. Zimmermann is 1-0 with a 2.60 ERA in three career starts against Oakland, including a no-decision on June 25 in which he scattered four hits over five scoreless frames.

Jackson halted his four-start winless streak on Monday as he scattered three hits over 5 2/3 scoreless innings against Toronto. The victory was the 100th of the 34-year-old journeyman's career and first since June 30, when he limited Cleveland to two hits - a pair of solo homers - over 6 2/3 frames. Jackson is 4-2 with one shutout and a 3.23 ERA in 11 starts and five relief appearances against the Tigers, including a no-decision at Detroit in his debut with Oakland on June 25 in which he gave up one run and six hits over six innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Athletics 2B Jed Lowrie notched two hits on Friday after recording just one over his previous four contests.

2. Detroit acquired RHP Christian Binford from Baltimore for a player to be named or cash and assigned him to Double-A Erie.

3. Oakland sent RHP Carlos Ramirez outright to Nashville.

PREDICTION: Tigers 5, Athletics 3

 

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W/L Trends
Detroit

Tigers are 6-0 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Tigers are 9-4 in their last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 17-35 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 9-21 in their last 30 games on grass.
Tigers are 11-26 in their last 37 overall.
Tigers are 15-36 in their last 51 road games.
Tigers are 15-36 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 16-41 in their last 57 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 14-37 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Tigers are 4-11 in their last 15 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 16-48 in their last 64 vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 6-20 in their last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Tigers are 2-5 in Zimmermanns last 7 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Tigers are 8-20 in Zimmermanns last 28 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 4-11 in Zimmermanns last 15 starts during game 2 of a series.
Tigers are 3-9 in Zimmermanns last 12 starts with 5 days of rest.
Tigers are 3-13 in Zimmermanns last 16 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-5 in Zimmermanns last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-6 in Zimmermanns last 7 starts vs. American League West.
Tigers are 1-11 in Zimmermanns last 12 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-11 in Zimmermanns last 12 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Oakland

Athletics are 6-1 in their last 7 Saturday games.
Athletics are 12-2 in their last 14 home games.
Athletics are 8-2 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Athletics are 7-2 in their last 9 during game 2 of a series.
Athletics are 22-7 in their last 29 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Athletics are 45-16 in their last 61 vs. a team with a losing record.
Athletics are 22-8 in their last 30 games following a win.
Athletics are 11-4 in their last 15 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Athletics are 19-7 in their last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 45-17 in their last 62 vs. American League Central.
Athletics are 42-20 in their last 62 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 35-17 in their last 52 overall.
Athletics are 35-17 in their last 52 games on grass.
Athletics are 5-2 in Jacksons last 7 starts.
Athletics are 5-2 in Jacksons last 7 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Detroit

Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 4-1-1 in Tigers last 6 Saturday games.
Under is 12-4-1 in Tigers last 17 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 22-9 in Tigers last 31 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 22-9 in Tigers last 31 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 21-9-1 in Tigers last 31 road games.
Under is 18-8-2 in Tigers last 28 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 9-4-1 in Tigers last 14 vs. American League West.
Under is 11-5 in Tigers last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 35-16 in Tigers last 51 games following a loss.
Under is 19-9 in Tigers last 28 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-1 in Zimmermanns last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-1 in Zimmermanns last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Zimmermanns last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Zimmermanns last 5 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Under is 4-1 in Zimmermanns last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Zimmermanns last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Zimmermanns last 6 starts vs. American League West.
Over is 16-5-1 in Zimmermanns last 22 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-2 in Zimmermanns last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-4 in Zimmermanns last 13 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Oakland

Under is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-0-1 in Athletics last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 16-5 in Athletics last 21 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-3-1 in Athletics last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2-1 in Athletics last 9 vs. American League Central.
Under is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 on grass.
Under is 5-2-1 in Athletics last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 7-3 in Athletics last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-2 in Jacksons last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1-2 in Jacksons last 7 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Tigers are 5-16 in the last 21 meetings.
Tigers are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Oakland.

Umpire Trends - Gerry Davis

Home team is 7-1 in Davis' last 8 games behind home plate.
Under is 6-1 in Davis' last 7 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Oakland.
Under is 5-1-1 in Davis' last 7 games behind home plate vs. Oakland.
Home team is 4-1 in Davis' last 5 games behind home plate vs. Oakland.
Home team is 12-4 in Davis' last 16 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Home team is 5-2 in Davis' last 7 Saturday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Davis' last 7 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Oakland.
Under is 34-16-1 in Davis' last 51 Saturday games behind home plate.
Tigers are 2-7 in their last 9 games with Davis behind home plate.
Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games with Davis behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Astros at Dodgers
Gracenote
Aug 4, 2018

There is a definite postseason feel in the air this weekend at Dodger Stadium, where the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros are meeting in a rematch of last year’s World Series. After opening the three-game interleague set with a 2-1 victory behind ace Justin Verlander, Houston aims for its fourth straight win on Saturday.

Verlander struck out 14 batters in 7 2/3 innings and Hector Rendon recorded his 11th save Friday as the Astros improved to a major league-best 38-17 on the road. George Springer returned after missing one game with a sore left shoulder and delivered an RBI double in three at-bats from the leadoff spot, but Martin Maldonado went 0-for-2 with a walk and is hitless in his last 32 at-bats. Los Angeles set Dodger Stadium records for runs scored and homers (seven) in Thursday’s 21-5 win over Milwaukee but was held to four hits in Friday’s series opener. Joc Pederson homered in the first inning for the second straight game, but the Astros cooled off the red-hot Yasmani Grandal, who went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts.

TV: 9:10 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston), SportsNet LA (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Lance McCullers Jr. (10-6, 4.06 ERA) vs. Dodgers RH Kenta Maeda (7-6, 3.48)

McCullers lost his third straight start on Sunday, allowing four runs - three earned - and six hits while striking out 11 across 5 1/3 innings against Texas. The 24-year-old Floridian retired the first 11 batters he faced and permitted just one baserunner in the first four frames before running into trouble in the sixth. McCullers faced the Dodgers twice in last season’s World Series, giving up three runs over 7 2/3 innings.

Maeda served up a three-run homer in his second straight start and took the loss after giving up four runs over 4 2/3 innings against Milwaukee on Monday. The 30-year-old had posted a 2.34 ERA over his previous 10 starts but exited early versus the Brewers after throwing 102 pitches. Maeda made four relief appearances against Houston in last season’s World Series, giving up one run and five hits over 5 2/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Houston RHP Roberto Osuna (suspension) is expected to be activated prior to Sunday’s series finale.

2. The Dodgers placed Erik Goeddel on the 10-day disabled list with right lat inflammation and activated fellow RHP John Axford, who was acquired from Toronto on Tuesday.

3. The Astros placed RHP Chris Devenski on the 10-day DL with left hamstring tightness and recalled LHP Cionel Perez from Triple-A Fresno.

PREDICTION: Astros 5, Dodgers 4

 

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W/L Trends
Houston

Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Astros are 7-2 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 Saturday games.
Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 37-15 in their last 52 vs. National League West.
Astros are 19-8 in their last 27 interleague road games.
Astros are 63-27 in their last 90 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 37-16 in their last 53 road games.
Astros are 9-4 in their last 13 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 35-16 in their last 51 during game 2 of a series.
Astros are 53-25 in their last 78 interleague games.
Astros are 40-19 in their last 59 games following a win.
Astros are 48-23 in their last 71 games on grass.
Astros are 33-16 in their last 49 overall.
Astros are 82-40 in their last 122 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 55-27 in their last 82 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 4-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 10-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 11 starts during game 2 of a series.
Astros are 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Astros are 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Astros are 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 5-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 Saturday starts.
Astros are 7-3 in McCullers Jr.s last 10 starts.
Astros are 16-7 in McCullers Jr.s last 23 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 7-1 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 8-2 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 16-5 in their last 21 interleague home games.
Dodgers are 18-6 in their last 24 games following a loss.
Dodgers are 11-4 in their last 15 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 19-7 in their last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 16-7 in their last 23 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 9-4 in their last 13 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 22-10 in their last 32 interleague games.
Dodgers are 4-9 in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Dodgers are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Dodgers are 5-2 in Maedas last 7 interleague starts.
Dodgers are 9-4 in Maedas last 13 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 1-4 in Maedas last 5 starts.
Dodgers are 1-4 in Maedas last 5 starts on grass.
Dodgers are 1-6 in Maedas last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.

OU Trends
Houston

Under is 6-0-1 in Astros last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-0 in Astros last 6 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-0-1 in Astros last 8 interleague road games.
Under is 7-1-1 in Astros last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 12-2-2 in Astros last 16 interleague games.
Under is 11-2-2 in Astros last 15 road games.
Under is 5-1-1 in Astros last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1-1 in Astros last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 14-3-2 in Astros last 19 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 overall.
Under is 12-3-1 in Astros last 16 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-2-1 in Astros last 10 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 24-9-3 in Astros last 36 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 24-9-2 in Astros last 35 vs. National League West.
Under is 7-3-1 in Astros last 11 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 interleague starts.
Over is 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 Saturday starts.
Over is 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 6 starts vs. National League West.
Over is 6-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 8 starts on grass.
Over is 5-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

LA Dodgers

Under is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Dodgers last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 7-1 in Dodgers last 8 interleague games.
Under is 7-1 in Dodgers last 8 vs. American League West.
Under is 6-1 in Dodgers last 7 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 interleague home games.
Under is 7-2 in Dodgers last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Dodgers last 8 on grass.
Under is 6-2 in Dodgers last 8 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 7-3 in Dodgers last 10 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-0 in Maedas last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Maedas last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-0-1 in Maedas last 4 interleague starts.
Under is 7-0 in Maedas last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Maedas last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Maedas last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 12-2-2 in Maedas last 16 home starts.
Under is 4-1 in Maedas last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Maedas last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Maedas last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 18-7-3 in Maedas last 28 starts on grass.
Under is 18-7-3 in Maedas last 28 starts overall.
Over is 5-2 in Maedas last 7 Saturday starts.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Los Angeles.
Under is 9-2-1 in the last 12 meetings.
Astros are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.

Umpire Trends - D.J. Reyburn

Road team is 7-1 in Reyburns last 8 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Road team is 4-1 in Reyburns last 5 interleague games behind home plate.
Over is 4-1 in Reyburns last 5 games behind home plate.
Under is 8-2 in Reyburns last 10 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Over is 7-2-1 in Reyburns last 10 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Over is 5-2 in Reyburns last 7 Saturday games behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Blue Jays at Mariners
Gracenote
Aug 4, 2018

James Paxton tossed a no-hitter when he faced Toronto earlier this season and looks for another strong outing when the Seattle Mariners host the Blue Jays on Saturday for the third contest of their four-game series. The Canadian left-hander struck out seven and walked three while stifling the Blue Jays in the May 8 contest in Toronto.

A Seattle team that was outscored 14-5 while losing the first two games of the series could use another strong effort from Paxton, but the 29-year-old told reporters that the no-hitter means nothing when he steps on the mound Saturday. “I will definitely look at that game and how I am going to pitch to guys and how they approached me,” Paxton told reporters. "But it will be a different game. Your stuff is always different." The Mariners are just 7-15 over their last 22 games and Toronto is taking advantage of the struggling club as it registered 11 hits - two homers - in each of the first two contests. Toronto's Randal Grichuk recorded a season-high four hits on Friday and is 8-for-19 with four doubles over his last four games.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, Sportsnet (Toronto), ROOT Northwest (Seattle)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH Marco Estrada (4-8, 4.90 ERA) vs. Mariners LH James Paxton (9-4, 3.49)

Estrada lost to Oakland in his last turn as he gave up four runs and five hits over four innings. The start was the first in 27 days for the 35-year-old Mexican after he suffered a gluteus strain in the first inning against the New York Mets on July 3. Estrada is 2-3 with a 3.90 ERA in five career starts against the Mariners and has struggled versus Nelson Cruz (6-for-13, two homers).

Paxton returned from a back injury to defeat Houston in his last outing by scattering three hits over seven scoreless innings. He lost his previous two starts, including a setback against the Los Angeles Angels on July 12 in which he retired just two batters before exiting due to lower back soreness. Paxton is 3-2 with a 4.71 ERA in five career turns against the Blue Jays.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mariners 2B Dee Gordon (ankle) was in Friday's lineup after departing the series opener and went 0-for-4.

2. Toronto activated CF Kevin Pillar (collarbone), who went 0-for-3 on Friday, from the 10-day disabled list and optioned RHP Brandon Cumpton to Triple-A Buffalo.

3. Seattle placed Juan Nicasio (knee) on the 10-day DL and recalled fellow RHP Chasen Bradford from Triple-A Tacoma.

PREDICTION: Mariners 4, Blue Jays 3

 

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W/L Trends
Toronto

Blue Jays are 9-2 in their last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 8-3 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 5-11 in their last 16 Saturday games.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. American League West.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 3-8 in their last 11 games following a win.
Blue Jays are 9-24 in their last 33 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 2-6 in their last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Blue Jays are 8-25 in their last 33 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Blue Jays are 5-16 in their last 21 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Blue Jays are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Blue Jays are 5-1 in Estradas last 6 Saturday starts.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in Estradas last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 3-8 in Estradas last 11 starts.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in Estradas last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in Estradas last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in Estradas last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in Estradas last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 1-8 in Estradas last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 0-4 in Estradas last 4 road starts.
Blue Jays are 0-5 in Estradas last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Blue Jays are 0-4 in Estradas last 4 starts on grass.
Blue Jays are 0-4 in Estradas last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Seattle

Mariners are 21-6 in their last 27 vs. a team with a losing record.
Mariners are 20-6 in their last 26 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mariners are 14-5 in their last 19 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Mariners are 14-6 in their last 20 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Mariners are 3-10 in their last 13 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mariners are 2-7 in their last 9 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games.
Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass.
Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 home games.
Mariners are 5-1 in Paxtons last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Mariners are 5-1 in Paxtons last 6 starts vs. American League East.
Mariners are 4-1 in Paxtons last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Mariners are 4-1 in Paxtons last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mariners are 5-2 in Paxtons last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Mariners are 5-2 in Paxtons last 7 home starts.
Mariners are 13-6 in Paxtons last 19 starts.
Mariners are 1-8 in Paxtons last 9 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Toronto

Over is 6-0 in Blue Jays last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Blue Jays last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 games following a win.
Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 8-1 in Blue Jays last 9 overall.
Over is 7-1 in Blue Jays last 8 road games.
Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 vs. American League West.
Over is 9-2 in Blue Jays last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 11-4 in Blue Jays last 15 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 35-13-5 in Blue Jays last 53 Saturday games.
Over is 8-3 in Blue Jays last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 20-8 in Blue Jays last 28 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 9-4 in Blue Jays last 13 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 37-18 in Blue Jays last 55 on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Estradas last 4 Saturday starts.
Under is 4-0 in Estradas last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Estradas last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Estradas last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Estradas last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Estradas last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 3-1-1 in Estradas last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Estradas last 11 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Estradas last 7 road starts.
Over is 7-3 in Estradas last 10 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 21-10-1 in Estradas last 32 starts during game 3 of a series.

Seattle

Over is 5-0 in Mariners last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 Saturday games.
Under is 15-7-1 in Mariners last 23 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-1 in Paxtons last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Paxtons last 6 starts overall.
Over is 7-2 in Paxtons last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 7-2 in Paxtons last 9 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 9-3 in Paxtons last 12 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Blue Jays are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Seattle.
Under is 4-0 in Paxtons last 4 starts vs. Blue Jays.
Blue Jays are 12-4 in the last 16 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Mike Winters

Home team is 5-0 in Winters' last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Over is 6-1 in Winters' last 7 games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
Over is 5-1 in Winters' last 6 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Over is 14-3 in Winters' last 17 Saturday games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in Winters' last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Winters' last 5 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Road team is 7-2 in Winters' last 9 games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 games with Winters behind home plate.
Blue Jays are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games with Winters behind home plate.

 

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(967) CHI WHITE SOX @ (968) TAMPA BAY | 08/04/2018 - 6:10 PM
Play ON TAMPA BAY using the run line in All games in home games
The record is 37 Wins and 16 Losses this season (+27.35 units)

 

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(975) DETROIT @ (976) OAKLAND | 08/04/2018 - 9:05 PM
Play ON OAKLAND using the money line in All games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 36 Wins and 11 Losses this season (+22.70 units)

 

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(959) COLORADO @ (960) MILWAUKEE | 08/04/2018 - 7:10 PM
Play ON MILWAUKEE using the money line in All games in night games
The record is 47 Wins and 22 Losses this season (+26.75 units)

 

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(973) BALTIMORE @ (974) TEXAS | 08/04/2018 - 8:05 PM
Play ON TEXAS using the run line in All games as a home favorite when the run line price is +115 to +160
The record is 23 Wins and 12 Losses for the last two seasons (+21.55 units)

 

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(961) ATLANTA @ (962) NY METS | 08/04/2018 - 7:10 PM
Play ON ATLANTA using the money line in All games against division opponents
The record is 33 Wins and 15 Losses this season (+20.95 units)

 

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(975) DETROIT @ (976) OAKLAND | 08/04/2018 - 9:05 PM
Play ON OAKLAND using the money line in All games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season
The record is 11 Wins and 0 Losses this season (+11.00 units)

 

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(959) COLORADO @ (960) MILWAUKEE | 08/04/2018 - 7:10 PM
Play ON COLORADO using the run line in Road games in night games
The record is 29 Wins and 8 Losses this season (+20.00 units)

 

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MLB

Saturday, August 4


National League
Padres (43-69) @ Cubs (63-46)
Lucchesi is 1-3, 5.68 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 6-10, 2-3 away
5-inning record: 6-6-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-16

Hendricks is 2-1, 4.15 in his last four starts; under is 10-4-1 in his last 15. Team in his starts: 9-13, 5-6 home
5-inning record: 7-9-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 12-22

Padres lost eight of their last nine games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Cubs won three of their last four home games; they’re 18-8 vs lefty starters- over is 9-4 in their last 13 home games.

Cardinals (56-54) @ Pirates (57-53)
Gomber allowed two runs in 6.1 IP (90 PT in his first MLB start (under 1-0). Team in his starts: 0-1, 0-1 away.
5-inning record: 1-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1

Nova is 2-0, 4.09 in his last four starts; over is 3-1-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 12-8, 5-4 home.
5-inning record: 11-4-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Cardinals won five of their last eight games; over is 9-3 in their last 12 road games. Pittsburgh is 4-2 in its last six games, they’re 13-17 vs lefty starters- over is 5-2-1 in their last eight home games.

Marlins (46-65) @ Phillies (61-48)
Urena is 1-1, 4.38 in his last five starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 6-15, 2-5 away.
5-inning record: 8-10-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-21

Eflin is 0-1, 6.75 in his last three starts; under is 7-2 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 8-6, 4-2 home.
5-inning record: 10-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-14

Marlins lost their last four games; under is 5-1 in their last six games. Phillies won their last three games; last six Philly games stayed under the total.

Reds (48-61) @ Nationals (55-53)
DeSclafani is 0-2, 8.76 in his last three starts (over 8-1-1). Team in his starts: 5-5, 2-1 away
5-inning record: 7-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-10

Harvey is 1-1, 6.52 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 8-6, 4-2 away
5-inning record: 8-5-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-14

Gonzalez is 0-2, 4.08 in his last five starts (under 5-0). Team in his starts: 10-11, 6-3 home.
5-inning record: 8-7-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-21

Hellickson is 1-1, 5.17 in his last three starts; under is 7-1-1 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 9-6, 3-1 home.
5-inning record: 7-5-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-15

Reds lost their last four road games; they’re 13-15 vs lefty starters. Over is 10-1 in their last 11 road games. Washington won seven of last nine home games; over is 7-2 in Nationals’ last eight home games.

Braves (59-47) @ Mets (44-63)
Gausman was 2-2, 5.16 in his last five starts for Baltimore. Orioles in his starts: 6-15, 1-7 road
5-inning record: 8-9-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-21

Wheeler is 3-0, 2.61 in his last three starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 8-12, 3-8 home.
5-inning record: 8-9-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Atlanta won its last five games; under is 6-1 in their last seven games. Mets lost six of their last seven games; under is 5-1 in their last six games.

Rockies (58-51) @ Brewers (64-49)
Anderson is 0-0, 3.20 in his last four starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 10-12, 7-4 away.
5-inning record: 11-5-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 11-22

Peralta is 1-1, 5.49 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 6-3, 2-1 home
5-inning record: 5-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-9

Rockies lost five of its last six road games; over is 6-3 in their last eight road games. Colorado blew 9th inning leads the last two days. Milwaukee is 8-3 in its last 11 home games, they’re 13-14 vs lefty starters. Over is 6-4-1 in their last 11 home games.

Giants (56-55) @ Diamondbacks (61-50)
Suarez is 1-1, 4.76 in his last four starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 8-10, 4-5 road
5-inning record: 5-6-7. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-18

Buchholz is 3-0, 2.08 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 5-4, 2-1 home.
5-inning record: 8-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-9

Giants won four of their last five games; under is 13-4-1 in their last 18 road games. Arizona won five of its last seven games; they’re 22-18 vs lefty starters- seven of their last eight games went over.

American League
New York (68-40) @ Red Sox (77-34)
Adams is making his MLB debut; he is 3-5, 4.50 in 21 AAA starts. Team in his starts: 0-0 away
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Eovaldi is 1-0, 0.69 in his last two starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Boston in his starts: 1-0, 1-0 home.
5-inning record: 5-4-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-11

New York is 7-9 in its last 16 games; five of their last seven road games stayed under. Boston won six of its last seven games; under is 8-2 in their last ten home games.

White Sox (39-70) @ Rays (56-54)
Rodon is 1.88 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 3-6, 1-4 away
5-inning record: 3-4-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Snell is 4-1, 1.42 in his last five starts; under is 7-2 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 12-8, 6-2 home.
5-inning record: 12-5-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-20

White Sox lost six of their last nine games; they’re 7-18 vs lefty starters- over is 7-2 in their last nine games. Tampa Bay won four of its last five home games; they’re 19-12 vs lefty starters- five of Rays’ last seven games went over.

Angels (55-56) @ Indians (59-49)
Pena is 0-2, 6.89 in his last four starts (under 4-2-1). Team in his starts: 3-4, 1-1 away
5-inning record: 3-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-7

Kluber is 2-2, 4.83 in his last five starts; over is 15-1-2 in his last 18 starts. Team in his starts: 13-9, 7-5 home.
5-inning record: 15-5-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-22

Angels lost four of their last five games; over is 7-2 in their last nine games. Cleveland won five of its last eight games; four of their last six games stayed under.

Orioles (33-77) @ Rangers (48-63)
Bundy is 1-1, 9.17 in his last four starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 8-12, 3-6 away
5-inning record: 7-9-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-20

Minor is 1-1, 6.59 in his last three starts; under is 7-2-1 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 9-11, 5-6 home.
5-inning record: 6-10-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-20

Orioles are 1-13 in their last 14 road games; over is 7-1-1 in their last nine games overall. O’s are 14-22 vs lefty starters. Texas won six of its last seven games; over is 8-1 in their last nine home games.

Royals (34-75) @ Twins (50-58)
Smith is 1-2, 7.47 in his four starts (over 2-1-1). Team in his starts: 1-3, 0-3 away
5-inning record: 1-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-4

Berrios is 2-1, 3.65 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 12-10, 3-7 home
5-inning record: 7-10-5. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-22

Royals are 3-5 in their last eight games; five of their last six games went over. Minnesota lost five of its last seven games; under is 6-2 in their last eight games.

Tigers (47-63) @ A’s (65-46)
Zimmerman is 0-3, 7.98 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 8-6, 5-3 away
5-inning record: 8-5-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-13

Jackson is 1-1, 4.41 in his last three starts (under 4-3). Team in his starts: 5-2, 2-1 home
5-inning record: 1-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-7

Tigers are 6-5 in their last 11 games; under is 11-5 in their last 16 road games. Oakland won its last six home games; over is 3-2 in their last five home games.

Blue Jays (50-59) @ Mariners (63-47)
Estrada is 0-2, 6.61 in his last four starts; his last three went over. Team in his starts: 8-10, 4-5 away
5-inning record: 6-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-18

Paxton is 2-2, 2.78 in his last four starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 13-8, 6-4 home
5-inning record: 8-7-6. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-21

Toronto lost seven of its last 11 games, but won last two; they’re 13-26 vs lefty starters— over is 10-3 in their last 13 road games. Seattle is 5-12 in its last 17 games; under is 11-6 in its last 17 home games.

Interleague
Astros (70-41) @ Dodgers (60-50)
McCullers is 0-3, 9.88 in his last three starts; Team in his starts: 13-7, 7-4 away
5-inning record: 8-7-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Maeda is 2-1, 2.51 in his last five starts; under is 9-1 in his last 10 starts. Team in his starts: 8-9, 4-5 home
5-inning record: 8-6-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-17

Houston won its last three games; under is 13-2 in their last 15 road games. Dodgers lost four of their last six games; under is 6-2 in their last eight games.

Umpires
SD-Chi: Over is 4-2 in last six Bucknor games.
StL-Pitt: Nine of last 11 TBarrett games went over.
Mia-Phil: Over is 10-3 in last 13 Barber games.
Col-Mil: Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Additon game.
Atl-NY: Six of last eight Cederstrom games went over.
SF-Az: Five of last six Welke games stayed under.

NY-Bos: Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Cuzzi games.
Chi-TB: Underdogs won last four Tumpane games.
LA-Clev: Home side won five of last six West games.
KC-Minn: Five of last six Tichenor games went over.
Balt-Tex: Under is 10-2-1 in last 13 Estabrook games.
Det-A’s: Home side won seven of last eight Davis games.
Tor-Sea: Over is 7-4 in last eleven Winters games.

Hst-LA: Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Reyburn games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 8/3
Ariz 29-20-6……27-20-8……..56-40
Atl 26-22-7…..24-19-8………50-41
Cubs 20-23-12……26-21-8…….46-44
Reds 16-32-4……20-29-6….…36-61
Colo 29-17-14……29-17-5……57-35
LA 27-20-7…….26-21-12……54-41
Miami 21-27-6…..24-24-10…….45-51
Milw 23-26-9…..27-22-6…….50-48
Mets 22-27-3……19-24-13…..41-49
Philly 22-21-12…..29-17-7……51-38
Pitt 23-21-6……28-20-12……..51-41
StL 26-22-7……23-27-5………49-49
SD 19-30-9……17-29-7…….36-59
SF 26-23-10…..20-21-11………46-44
Wash 24-23-10..…22-22-7………46-45

Orioles 13-31-11…….18-29-9……31-60
Boston 29-18-10……33-15-6……..62-33
W Sox 15-36-5…..…16-30-8…..…31-66
Indians 23-21-10……33-14-8……56-35
Det 19-26-9…..…24-24-11.……43-50
Astros 28-15-13……28-17-11…….56-31
KC 18-31-8…….19-26-8…..37-57
Angels 24-23-8……24-25-8……48-48
Twins 17-27-11……25-24-8…..42-51
NYY 27-18-9……33-15-7…….60-32
A’s 20-29-10……20-22-11…..40-51
Seattle 27-21-7……27-18-14……..54-37
TB 23-22-12……26-20-7……49-41
Texas 20-27-8…..20-30-6…….40-57
Toronto 16-28-10……18-24-14……34-52

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 8/3)
Ariz 23-55…….21-56…..…44
Atl 19-54……18-51………37
Cubs 11-55……..18-53……..29
Reds 11-52……..13-57……..24
Colo 21-59…….21-51.……..42
LA 17-54……..22-57..…..39
Miami 13-54……..16-57…….29
Milw 20-57…..…17-56……..37
Mets 20-51……..17-56…….37
Philly 12-55……..18-54…….30
Pitt 13-50……..19-61…….32
StL 20-55……..17-55…….37
SD 15-58……..13-54…….28
SF 12-57………17-55..…..29
Wash 21-57……..15-51……..36

Orioles 17-55……..17-55………34
Boston 16-56……21-55………36
White Sox 16-55……15-54…….31
Clev 15-53…….22-53……..37
Detroit 15-54……..16-56….…31
Astros 16-56…..…13-56………29
KC 14-57..…….16-52…….29
Angels 15-53…..….15-57…….30
Twins 14-53………12-54…….26
NYY 13-54……..21-54………34
A’s 14-59…..…..13-52…….27
Seattle 20-52………19-59……39
TB 17-57..……16-52……..33
Texas 9-55…….…15-56…..…23
Toronto 13-54………12-55….….25

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 54-54, favorites +$9
AL @ NL– 58-42 NL, favorites -$819
Total: 112-96 NL, favorites -$810