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Preview: Mariners at Astros
Gracenote
Aug 11, 2018

The Seattle Mariners have scored 13 runs while beating Houston on back-to-back nights and look to continue their offensive production when they visit the Astros on Saturday for the third contest of their four-game series. Seattle has been sparked by new leadoff hitter Mitch Haniger, who has gone 6-for-9 with a homer, four doubles, three RBIs and three runs scored in the two wins.

Denard Span also is doing damage while hitting second in the lineup, going 5-for-7 with one homer, one triple, four RBIs and three runs scored in the series. Nelson Cruz delivered a tiebreaking two-run double during a three-run eighth inning as Seattle posted a 5-2 triumph on Friday. Houston, which has dropped three of its last five, leads second-place Oakland by 4 1/2 games in the American League West while the Mariners have crept within six. Marwin Gonzalez went 3-for-4 on Friday while Alex Bregman and Tony Kemp recorded RBI hits to account for the Astros' two runs.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners LH Wade LeBlanc (6-2, 3.81 ERA) vs. Astros RH Charlie Morton (12-2, 2.81)

LeBlanc is winless over his last three starts but pitched well last time out as he gave up one run and two hits over 6 1/3 innings against Texas. The 34-year-old was pounded for seven runs and 10 hits over 4 1/3 frames in a loss to Houston on Aug. 1 and has posted a 10.22 ERA in four meetings (two starts) this season. LeBlanc is winless on the road this year as he has gone 0-1 with a 4.18 ERA in 11 appearances (eight starts).

Morton settled for a no-decision against San Francisco in his last turn despite giving up one run and three hits over seven innings. The 34-year-old fanned eight batters in the contest to raise his strikeout total to a career-best 167 - four better than his 2017 count. Morton is 2-0 with a 1.38 ERA in two starts against Seattle this year and 3-2 with a 2.95 ERA in six career outings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Astros SS Carlos Correa (back) was activated from the 10-day disabled list and went 0-for-3 with a walk on Friday while INF J.D. Davis was optioned to Triple-A Fresno.

2. Seattle C Mike Zunino is hitless with five strikeouts in nine at-bats in the series after going 5-for-8 with three homers over his previous two games.

3. Houston CF Jake Marisnick (groin) departed Friday's contest in the seventh inning and will be re-evaluated on Saturday.

PREDICTION: Astros 4, Mariners 2

 

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W/L Trends
Seattle

Mariners are 5-0 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Mariners are 21-8 in their last 29 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Mariners are 3-9 in their last 12 games following a win.
Mariners are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mariners are 0-7 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mariners are 0-5 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Mariners are 9-1 in LeBlancs last 10 starts with 4 days of rest.
Mariners are 5-1 in LeBlancs last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mariners are 5-1 in LeBlancs last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
Mariners are 17-5 in LeBlancs last 22 starts on grass.
Mariners are 19-7 in LeBlancs last 26 starts.
Mariners are 5-2 in LeBlancs last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 9-4 in LeBlancs last 13 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 0-5 in LeBlancs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Houston

Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 35-16 in their last 51 games on grass.
Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Astros are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Astros are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. American League West.
Astros are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Astros are 1-9 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Astros are 0-6 in their last 6 home games.
Astros are 6-0 in Mortons last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
Astros are 7-1 in Mortons last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 5-1 in Mortons last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Astros are 5-1 in Mortons last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 7-2 in Mortons last 9 starts on grass.
Astros are 6-2 in Mortons last 8 home starts.
Astros are 7-3 in Mortons last 10 starts.
Astros are 1-4 in Mortons last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 1-6 in Mortons last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.

OU Trends
Seattle

Under is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Mariners last 8 games following a win.
Over is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 13-3 in Mariners last 16 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 Saturday games.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 15-5-1 in Mariners last 21 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 road games.
Over is 7-3 in Mariners last 10 overall.
Over is 7-3 in Mariners last 10 on grass.
Over is 9-4-1 in Mariners last 14 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0-1 in LeBlancs last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in LeBlancs last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in LeBlancs last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in LeBlancs last 5 starts overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in LeBlancs last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Over is 5-2 in LeBlancs last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in LeBlancs last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in LeBlancs last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in LeBlancs last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Houston

Under is 5-0 in Astros last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 9-2 in Astros last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 9-2 in Astros last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Astros last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1-1 in Astros last 6 Saturday games.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Astros last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-2-1 in Astros last 10 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 8-3 in Astros last 11 home games.
Under is 8-3-1 in Astros last 12 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-3-1 in Astros last 12 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Mortons last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Mortons last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Mortons last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 6-2 in Mortons last 8 Saturday starts.
Under is 6-2 in Mortons last 8 starts overall.
Under is 5-2 in Mortons last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Mortons last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-5 in Mortons last 16 home starts.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in Mortons last 5 starts vs. Mariners.
Mariners are 5-12 in the last 17 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Joe West

Road team is 4-0 in Wests last 4 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Home team is 6-0 in Wests last 6 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Home team is 7-1 in Wests last 8 games behind home plate.
Over is 7-1 in Wests last 8 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Over is 7-1 in Wests last 8 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Under is 6-1 in Wests last 7 Saturday games behind home plate.
Under is 4-1 in Wests last 5 games behind home plate.
Home team is 21-8 in Wests last 29 Saturday games behind home plate.
Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 games with West behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Cardinals at Royals
Gracenote
Aug 11, 2018

The St. Louis Cardinals are hanging around in the National League playoff race, and a couple more days on the opposite side of the state should help their cause. The Cardinals will try to beat up on the host Kansas City Royals for a second straight night when the intrastate rivals continue their three-game interleague series Saturday.

St. Louis is 14-9 under interim manager Mike Shildt and 7-2 in August to stay within 3 1/2 games of the second NL wild-card. Red-hot Matt Carpenter hit his 32nd homer in the Cardinals’ 7-0 win in Friday’s series opener, giving St. Louis four straight wins at Kauffman Stadium. Three pitchers combined on a seven-hitter for the Cardinals, whose revamped bullpen has thrown 13 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings. The Royals (35-80) have lost seven of their last eight games and have the second-worst record in the majors – a half-game ahead of Baltimore.

TV: 7:15 p.m. ET, FS Midwest (St. Louis), FS Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Jack Flaherty (5-6, 3.27 ERA) vs. Royals LH Danny Duffy (7-10, 4.70)

After losing two straight starts, Flaherty returned to his dominant form Sunday to win at Pittsburgh. The 22-year-old rookie struck out seven and allowed three hits over six scoreless frames. He has recorded at least seven strikeouts in four straight starts and leads NL rookies with 118 in 96 1/3 innings.

Duffy has endured an up-and-down season. The 29-year-old had a three-start stretch in July in which he allowed one run over 20 innings, but he has been hit hard in two of his last three outings - surrendering 13 runs in those contests. Duffy is 2-0 with a 2.04 ERA in three starts against St. Louis.

WALK-OFFS

1. Carpenter is 11-for-34 with six homers during an eight-game hitting streak and has reached base in a career-high 28 consecutive contests.

2. Cardinals INF/OF Yairo Munoz left Friday’s game with a sprained right wrist and is day-to-day.

3. The Royals are 16-40 at home and on pace to eclipse the franchise record of 51 home losses set in 1998.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 6, Royals 2

 

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W/L Trends
St. Louis

Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 road games.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Cardinals are 36-16 in their last 52 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Cardinals are 5-11 in their last 16 games following a win.
Cardinals are 10-24 in their last 34 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Cardinals are 3-7 in Flahertys last 10 road starts.
Cardinals are 3-7 in Flahertys last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 3-7 in Flahertys last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 2-7 in Flahertys last 9 starts.
Cardinals are 2-7 in Flahertys last 9 starts on grass.
Cardinals are 1-4 in Flahertys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 1-4 in Flahertys last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 1-5 in Flahertys last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.

Kansas City

Royals are 6-2 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Royals are 6-13 in their last 19 Saturday games.
Royals are 19-43 in their last 62 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 7-16 in their last 23 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 20-46 in their last 66 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 16-38 in their last 54 games following a loss.
Royals are 16-41 in their last 57 home games.
Royals are 21-55 in their last 76 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 7-19 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Royals are 9-27 in their last 36 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 2-6 in their last 8 interleague games.
Royals are 2-6 in their last 8 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 14-43 in their last 57 overall.
Royals are 14-43 in their last 57 games on grass.
Royals are 4-13 in their last 17 vs. National League Central.
Royals are 11-42 in their last 53 vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 4-22 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 1-6 in their last 7 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 1-8 in their last 9 interleague home games.
Royals are 1-11 in their last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 4-0 in Duffys last 4 starts vs. National League Central.
Royals are 4-1 in Duffys last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 4-1 in Duffys last 5 interleague starts.
Royals are 5-11 in Duffys last 16 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 9-21 in Duffys last 30 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 4-11 in Duffys last 15 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 2-8 in Duffys last 10 home starts.
Royals are 0-4 in Duffys last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
St. Louis

Under is 4-0-1 in Cardinals last 5 road games.
Under is 4-0-1 in Cardinals last 5 on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in Cardinals last 4 games following a win.
Under is 3-0-1 in Cardinals last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0-1 in Cardinals last 5 overall.
Under is 10-2-1 in Cardinals last 13 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 12-3-1 in Cardinals last 16 interleague games.
Over is 8-2 in Cardinals last 10 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 6-2-1 in Cardinals last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 10-4 in Cardinals last 14 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 17-7 in Cardinals last 24 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 7-3 in Cardinals last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 14-6-1 in Cardinals last 21 interleague road games.
Under is 31-14-6 in Cardinals last 51 vs. American League Central.
Over is 5-1 in Flahertys last 6 starts on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Flahertys last 6 starts overall.
Under is 8-2-1 in Flahertys last 11 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-2-1 in Flahertys last 11 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Kansas City

Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 home games.
Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-0 in Royals last 6 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-0-1 in Royals last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 overall.
Under is 11-0 in Royals last 11 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 7-0 in Royals last 7 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 21-5-1 in Royals last 27 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-2 in Royals last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 19-6-2 in Royals last 27 vs. National League Central.
Over is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 20-7-1 in Royals last 28 interleague home games.
Under is 18-7-1 in Royals last 26 interleague games.
Over is 4-0 in Duffys last 4 home starts.
Over is 6-2-1 in Duffys last 9 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 13-5-1 in Duffys last 19 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Duffys last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Duffys last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-3-1 in Duffys last 11 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 23-11-2 in Duffys last 36 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Over is 3-1-2 in the last 6 meetings in Kansas City.
Cardinals are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Cardinals are 30-11 in the last 41 meetings in Kansas City.

Umpire Trends - Ryan Blakney

Over is 5-0 in Blakneys last 5 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
Road team is 7-1 in Blakneys last 8 games behind home plate.
Road team is 6-1 in Blakneys last 7 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
Road team is 9-2 in Blakneys last 11 Saturday games behind home plate.
Over is 9-2 in Blakneys last 11 games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Blakneys last 5 interleague games behind home plate.
Under is 3-1-1 in Blakneys last 5 interleague games behind home plate.
Under is 8-3 in Blakneys last 11 Saturday games behind home plate.
Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 games with Blakney behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Dodgers at Rockies
Gracenote
Aug 11, 2018

The Colorado Rockies may be without All-Star slugger Nolan Arenado on Saturday, when they host the Los Angeles Dodgers for the third contest of their four-game series. Arenado departed Friday's 5-4 victory with right shoulder soreness and said afterward that he hopes to be able to play on Saturday.

Ironically, Ryan McMahon replaced Arenado as the third baseman and hit the decisive two-run homer in the seventh inning as the Rockies broke a six-game home losing streak against Los Angeles. DJ LeMahieu also hit a two-run shot - his first homer since June 28 - as Colorado won for just the third time in 10 games. The Dodgers remain in a tie for first place in the National League West - 2 1/2 games ahead of the Rockies - and are just 5-7 over their last dozen contests. Cody Bellinger and Max Muncy each had three hits, with the latter belting his team-best 26th homer of the season.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Walker Buehler (5-4, 3.63 ERA) vs. Rockies LH Kyle Freeland (10-7, 3.04)

Buehler dropped three straight decisions before allowing two runs and four hits over 5 1/3 innings in a win over Houston in his last turn. The 24-year-old is limiting opposing hitters to a .227 average and has struck out 79 in 74 1/3 frames. Beuhler has posted a 3.75 ERA in two no-decisions against the Rockies this season and owns a 5.71 ERA in six career appearances (four in relief).

Freeland was superb while beating Pittsburgh in his last turn as he gave up two hits over seven scoreless innings. The 25-year-old has fared well at Coors Field, going 7-2 with a 2.18 ERA in 10 home turns this season. Freeland lost to the Dodgers on May 23, when he gave up three runs and six hits over 6 1/3 innings, and is 1-3 with a 4.26 ERA in five career starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Dodgers RHP Kenley Jansen (irregular heartbeat) went on the 10-day disabled list, but the 30-year-old closer is expected to miss at least four weeks, while ambidextrous P Pat Venditte was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

2. Colorado RHP Adam Ottavino worked a scoreless ninth inning for his fifth save on Friday in place of beleaguered closer Wade Davis, who has allowed eight runs in 2 1/3 frames over his last four appearances.

3. Los Angeles 3B Justin Turner has two hits in both games of the series and is 8-for-20 during his five-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Rockies 7, Dodgers 4

 

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W/L Trends
LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Dodgers are 20-7 in their last 27 games following a loss.
Dodgers are 22-8 in their last 30 during game 3 of a series.
Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. National League West.
Dodgers are 20-8 in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 59-26 in their last 85 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Dodgers are 25-12 in their last 37 road games.
Dodgers are 2-5 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 4-1 in Buehlers last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Dodgers are 5-2 in Buehlers last 7 starts.
Dodgers are 5-2 in Buehlers last 7 starts on grass.
Dodgers are 5-2 in Buehlers last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Colorado

Rockies are 5-1 in their last 6 Saturday games.
Rockies are 10-2 in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Rockies are 10-3 in their last 13 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 14-5 in their last 19 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 14-5 in their last 19 home games.
Rockies are 11-4 in their last 15 vs. National League West.
Rockies are 19-7 in their last 26 games following a win.
Rockies are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 3-7 in their last 10 overall.
Rockies are 3-7 in their last 10 games on grass.
Rockies are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Rockies are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 4-0 in Freelands last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 5-0 in Freelands last 5 home starts.
Rockies are 6-1 in Freelands last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 6-1 in Freelands last 7 starts.
Rockies are 6-1 in Freelands last 7 starts on grass.
Rockies are 5-1 in Freelands last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 5-1 in Freelands last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Rockies are 5-1 in Freelands last 6 Saturday starts.
Rockies are 20-8 in Freelands last 28 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 3-8 in Freelands last 11 starts during game 3 of a series.

OU Trends
LA Dodgers

Under is 6-0 in Dodgers last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Dodgers last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-1 in Dodgers last 7 road games.
Under is 6-1 in Dodgers last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 vs. National League West.
Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 13-5-1 in Dodgers last 19 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Buehlers last 5 road starts.
Under is 5-2 in Buehlers last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Colorado

Under is 6-2-1 in Rockies last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2 in Rockies last 8 Saturday games.
Under is 15-5-1 in Rockies last 21 home games.
Under is 11-4 in Rockies last 15 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 38-14-1 in Rockies last 53 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 20-8-1 in Rockies last 29 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 7-3-1 in Rockies last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 12-1 in Freelands last 13 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 22-4 in Freelands last 26 home starts.
Under is 5-1 in Freelands last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 18-4-3 in Freelands last 25 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 7-2 in Freelands last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 17-5-1 in Freelands last 23 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 16-5-1 in Freelands last 22 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 18-6-2 in Freelands last 26 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 6-2 in Freelands last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 35-13-3 in Freelands last 51 starts on grass.
Under is 35-13-3 in Freelands last 51 starts overall.
Under is 5-2 in Freelands last 7 Saturday starts.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0 in Freelands last 5 starts vs. Dodgers.
Dodgers are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Colorado.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Colorado.
Dodgers are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Quinn Wolcott

Under is 10-3-2 in Wolcotts last 15 games behind home plate.
Dodgers are 6-2 in their last 8 games with Wolcott behind home plate.
Home team is 7-3 in Wolcotts last 10 games behind home plate.
Rockies are 1-5 in their last 6 games with Wolcott behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Phillies at Padres
Gracenote
Aug 11, 2018

The Philadelphia Phillies have been blanked in back-to-back games and look to rediscover their offense when they visit the San Diego Padres on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game series. Philadelphia has recorded just one extra-base hit among 12 hits during the two-game slumber and left 10 runners on base in Friday's 2-0 loss.

The Phillies, who are tied with Atlanta for first place in the National League East, are just 1-3 during their six-game road trip that began with three against Arizona. Slugger Rhys Hoskins was hitless in four at-bats against the Padres and is 0-for-20 over his last six contests. Former Phillies shortstop Freddy Galvis continued to torment his ex-teammates by going 2-for-3 with an RBI on Friday and is 8-for-14 with five RBIs in this season's four meetings. Austin Hedges added a solo blast and is 16-for-45 with five homers and eight RBIs over his last 13 contests.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia, FS San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Aaron Nola (12-3, 2.37 ERA) vs. Padres RH Walker Lockett (0-2, 9.28)

Nola is winless over his last four starts as he takes another shot at setting a personal best for victories. The 25-year-old All-Star ranks third in the NL in both ERA and WHIP (0.99) and can bolster his Cy Young Award candidacy with a strong finish. Nola is 1-2 with a 3.21 ERA and 30 strikeouts over 28 innings in four career starts against the Padres.

Lockett will make his fourth career appearance and third as a starter. The 24-year-old lost to the Chicago Cubs in his last outing as he gave up five runs and nine hits over five innings. Lockett, a fourth-round pick in 2012, was just 4-9 with a 4.92 ERA in 19 starts at Triple-A El Paso this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Padres LF Wil Myers (foot) is slated to be activated on Monday, the first day he is eligible to come off the 10-day disabled list.

2. Philadelphia acquired 1B Justin Bour and cash considerations from Miami for LHP McKenzie Mills, activated INF J.P. Crawford (hand) from the 10-day DL and designated RHP Jake Thompson for assignment.

3. San Diego recalled Jacob Nix, who pitched six scoreless innings in his major-league debut on Friday, from El Paso and designated fellow RHP Phil Hughes for assignment.

PREDICTION: Phillies 5, Padres 1

 

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W/L Trends
Philadelphia

Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 Saturday games.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 2-7 in their last 9 road games.
Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 5-0 in Nolas last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Phillies are 9-1 in Nolas last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 13-3 in Nolas last 16 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Phillies are 4-1 in Nolas last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 8-2 in Nolas last 10 starts during game 2 of a series.
Phillies are 4-1 in Nolas last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 4-1 in Nolas last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Phillies are 16-5 in Nolas last 21 starts.
Phillies are 16-5 in Nolas last 21 starts on grass.
Phillies are 5-2 in Nolas last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 5-2 in Nolas last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

San Diego

Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 16-35 in their last 51 games following a win.
Padres are 16-35 in their last 51 overall.
Padres are 16-35 in their last 51 games on grass.
Padres are 16-38 in their last 54 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 5-13 in their last 18 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Padres are 7-19 in their last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Padres are 14-40 in their last 54 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 5-16 in their last 21 home games.
Padres are 1-8 in their last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Padres are 1-8 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 0-5 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Padres are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games.

OU Trends
Philadelphia

Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 vs. National League West.
Under is 6-0-1 in Phillies last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 10-1-1 in Phillies last 12 overall.
Under is 10-1-1 in Phillies last 12 on grass.
Under is 6-1 in Phillies last 7 Saturday games.
Under is 5-1-1 in Phillies last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 15-5-1 in Phillies last 21 road games.
Under is 38-15-4 in Phillies last 57 games following a loss.
Under is 35-15-5 in Phillies last 55 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Phillies last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 39-18-2 in Phillies last 59 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 33-16-4 in Phillies last 53 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Nolas last 4 Saturday starts.
Under is 4-0 in Nolas last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-0 in Nolas last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Nolas last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Nolas last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Nolas last 4 road starts.
Under is 4-0 in Nolas last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-1-1 in Nolas last 11 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Nolas last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 12-3-1 in Nolas last 16 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 15-5-3 in Nolas last 23 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 15-5-2 in Nolas last 22 starts on grass.
Under is 15-5-2 in Nolas last 22 starts overall.

San Diego

Over is 6-1 in Padres last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-1 in Padres last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 9-2 in Padres last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 games following a win.
Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-3 in Padres last 12 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Padres last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 6-2-1 in Padres last 9 home games.
Over is 7-3 in Padres last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.

Head to Head

Over is 15-4 in the last 19 meetings in San Diego.
Phillies are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings.
Phillies are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in San Diego.

Umpire Trends - Jansen Visconti

Over is 5-0 in Viscontis last 5 games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Viscontis last 5 games behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Pirates at Giants
Gracenote
Aug 11, 2018

Stuck in neutral for much of the season, the San Francisco Giants are running out of time to make a postseason push. Currently seven games out of a National League wild-card spot, the Giants are hoping to build on a rare offensive outburst when they continue their four-game series on Saturday against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.

San Francisco collected 16 hits and snapped a three-game losing streak with Friday’s 13-10 victory as Buster Posey went 4-for-5 with three RBIs and Alen Hanson added three hits and drove in three runs. Andrew McCutchen delivered a solo homer against his former team, but the Giants received a scare when Evan Longoria exited in the seventh inning after being hit by a pitch on his left shoulder. Pittsburgh saw its three-game winning streak come to an end and fell five games back in the NL wild-card race despite recording 17 hits, including a grand slam by Francisco Cervelli, who finished with three hits and five RBIs. Josh Bell added three hits and new arrival Adeiny Hechavarria went 2-for-2 with a solo homer in his second game with the Pirates.

TV: 9:05 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh, NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Trevor Williams (9-8, 3.88 ERA) vs. Giants LH Ty Blach (6-6, 4.28)

Williams had his streak of 21 1/3 innings without allowing a run come to an end last Sunday, when he gave up two runs over five innings in a 2-1 loss to St. Louis. “He got them to put the ball in play and forced soft contact,” manager Clint Hurdle told reporters. “I thought he pitched a really good ballgame.” The 26-year-old native of San Diego made two starts against the Giants last season, posting a 2.25 ERA across 12 innings.

Blach will move from the bullpen to make a spot start as manager Bruce Bochy looks to give his rotation an extra day of rest. The 27-year-old native of Colorado started on Opening Day in place of an injured Madison Bumgarner and has appeared in 33 games this season, including 12 starts. Blach, who is facing Pittsburgh for the first time, owns a 3.70 ERA in 14 road games (six starts) compared to a 4.89 mark in 19 home games (six starts).

WALK-OFFS

1. San Francisco 1B Brandon Belt (knee) will begin his minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday.

2. Pirates 3B David Freese is 28-for-77 with five home runs and 21 RBIs in his last 26 games.

3. The Giants purchased the contract of Casey Kelly from Triple-A Sacramento and optioned fellow RHP Derek Law to the River Cats.

PREDICTION: Pirates 6, Giants 3

 

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W/L Trends
Pittsburgh

Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 10-2 in their last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Pirates are 6-2 in their last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Pirates are 8-3 in their last 11 road games.
Pirates are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 18-8 in their last 26 overall.
Pirates are 18-8 in their last 26 games on grass.
Pirates are 16-38 in their last 54 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Pirates are 7-17 in their last 24 vs. National League West.
Pirates are 4-10 in their last 14 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 7-24 in their last 31 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 5-1 in Williams' last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
Pirates are 9-3 in Williams' last 12 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 9-3 in Williams' last 12 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 7-3 in Williams' last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 7-16 in Williams' last 23 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Pirates are 2-5 in Williams' last 7 road starts.
Pirates are 2-5 in Williams' last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 1-4 in Williams' last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Pirates are 1-5 in Williams' last 6 starts vs. National League West.

San Francisco

Giants are 9-2 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 8-2 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 13-5 in their last 18 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Giants are 17-7 in their last 24 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Giants are 11-5 in their last 16 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Giants are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Giants are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass.
Giants are 2-8 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 2-8 in their last 10 home games.
Giants are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Giants are 0-5 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Giants are 4-0 in Blachs last 4 home starts.
Giants are 5-1 in Blachs last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 4-1 in Blachs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 4-1 in Blachs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 5-2 in Blachs last 7 starts.
Giants are 5-2 in Blachs last 7 starts on grass.
Giants are 2-6 in Blachs last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 1-5 in Blachs last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 1-5 in Blachs last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 0-5 in Blachs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Giants are 0-4 in Blachs last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.

OU Trends
Pittsburgh

Under is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 6-1-1 in Pirates last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Pirates last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-2-1 in Pirates last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 24-7-2 in Pirates last 33 Saturday games.
Over is 21-8 in Pirates last 29 vs. National League West.
Over is 7-3 in Pirates last 10 overall.
Over is 7-3 in Pirates last 10 on grass.
Over is 16-7 in Pirates last 23 road games.
Over is 9-4 in Pirates last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-0-1 in Williams' last 5 Saturday starts.
Under is 4-0 in Williams' last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Williams' last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Williams' last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-1 in Williams' last 11 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 6-1 in Williams' last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Williams' last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 17-5 in Williams' last 22 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 10-3 in Williams' last 13 road starts.
Under is 13-4 in Williams' last 17 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 28-10-1 in Williams' last 39 starts overall.
Under is 27-10-1 in Williams' last 38 starts on grass.

San Francisco

Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 vs. National League Central.
Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 6-1 in Giants last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 9-2-2 in Giants last 13 games following a win.
Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 12-3-1 in Giants last 16 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2-2 in Giants last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Giants last 8 Saturday games.
Over is 7-3 in Giants last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-4-1 in Giants last 14 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-1 in Blachs last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 2-0-3 in Blachs last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Over is 3-0-1 in Blachs last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Blachs last 5 Saturday starts.
Over is 3-1-1 in Blachs last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 3-1-1 in Blachs last 5 starts overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Blachs last 5 home starts.
Under is 3-1-1 in Blachs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Blachs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Blachs last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Blachs last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Over is 8-1-3 in the last 12 meetings in San Francisco.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Pirates are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in San Francisco.

Umpire Trends - Shane Livensparger

Under is 4-0 in Livenspargers last 4 games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Livenspargers last 7 games behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Athletics at Angels
Gracenote
Aug 11, 2018

Things started off well for the Oakland Athletics in their series opener against the Los Angeles Angels but ended quite differently. Oakland looks to bounce back from its second loss on three games when it visits the Angels on Saturday for the middle contest of the three-game set.

Matt Chapman belted a solo homer and Khris Davis launched a two-run shot as the Athletics held a 3-0 lead after one inning before going on to suffer a one-run defeat. Davis has belted 12 homers in 19 games since the All-Star break and is 10 RBIs shy of reaching the century mark for the third straight season for Oakland, which holds a 1 1/2-game lead over Seattle for the second wild card in the American League. Kole Calhoun hit a two-run homer in the third frame and Justin Upton swatted one in the sixth for the Angels, who won their fourth straight contest after placing star center fielder Mike Trout on the 10-day disabled list with right wrist inflammation. The 27-year-old, who hasn't played since Aug. 1, received a cortisone shot at the beginning of the week but still felt pain several days later.

TV: 9:07 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Oakland), FS West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Edwin Jackson (3-2, 2.87 ERA) vs. Angels LH Tyler Skaggs (8-7, 3.34)

Jackson has won back-to-back starts after being tagged for five runs in 4 1/3 innings at Texas on July 25 in his worst outing of the season, allowing one unearned run and eight hits over 12 frames in the victories. The 34-year-old journeyman has yet to win on the road this year, going 0-1 with a 4.09 ERA in four turns. Jackson is 4-4 with a 3.83 ERA and one complete game in 12 career appearances (nine starts) against the Angels.

Skaggs is expected to return from an adductor strain that landed him on the disabled list and make his first start since July 31. The 27-year-old Californian took the loss in that outing as he was battered for 10 runs on eight hits and three walks in 3 1/3 innings at Tampa Bay. Skaggs entered the season 0-4 with a 6.26 ERA in five career starts against Oakland but has won both of his turns in 2018, allowing two unearned runs while registering 13 strikeouts against one walk over 13 1/3 frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Angels recalled RHP Akeel Morris from Triple-A Salt Lake to replace Trout on the roster.

2. Oakland added Fernando Rodney to the active roster on Friday, a day after acquiring him from Minnesota, and designated fellow RHP Chris Hatcher for assignment.

3. Los Angeles released INF Luis Valbuena, who batted .199 with nine homers and 33 RBIs in 96 games this season before being designated for assignment on Sunday.

PREDICTION: Athletics 5, Angels 2

 

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W/L Trends
Oakland

Athletics are 7-1 in their last 8 Saturday games.
Athletics are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. American League West.
Athletics are 10-2 in their last 12 games following a loss.
Athletics are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Athletics are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Athletics are 35-16 in their last 51 overall.
Athletics are 35-16 in their last 51 games on grass.
Athletics are 27-59 in their last 86 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Athletics are 0-4 in their last 4 road games.
Athletics are 6-2 in Jacksons last 8 starts.
Athletics are 6-2 in Jacksons last 8 starts on grass.

LA Angels

Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Angels are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win.
Angels are 16-35 in their last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Angels are 9-2 in Skaggs' last 11 starts vs. American League West.
Angels are 6-2 in Skaggs' last 8 starts on grass.
Angels are 7-3 in Skaggs' last 10 starts during game 2 of a series.
Angels are 1-4 in Skaggs' last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
Oakland

Under is 6-0 in Athletics last 6 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 road games.
Under is 6-0 in Athletics last 6 on grass.
Under is 5-0-1 in Athletics last 6 Saturday games.
Under is 6-0 in Athletics last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-0 in Athletics last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 games following a loss.
Over is 13-3-1 in Athletics last 17 vs. American League West.
Under is 4-1-1 in Athletics last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Athletics last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 6-2-1 in Athletics last 9 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Jacksons last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 2-0-2 in Jacksons last 4 road starts.
Under is 2-0-2 in Jacksons last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1-2 in Jacksons last 8 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1-2 in Jacksons last 8 starts overall.

LA Angels

Over is 4-0 in Angels last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Angels last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Angels last 6 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 23-9-3 in Angels last 35 games following a win.
Under is 5-2 in Angels last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 5-2 in Angels last 7 Saturday games.
Under is 12-5-3 in Angels last 20 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 7-3 in Angels last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Skaggs' last 4 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Over is 5-2 in Skaggs' last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 9-4 in Skaggs' last 13 home starts.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in Skaggs' last 5 starts vs. Athletics.
Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
Over is 19-7-1 in the last 27 meetings in Los Angeles.
Athletics are 5-12 in the last 17 meetings.
Athletics are 5-16 in the last 21 meetings in Los Angeles.

Umpire Trends - Eric Cooper

Home team is 4-0 in Coopers last 4 Saturday games behind home plate.
Under is 3-0-1 in Coopers last 4 Saturday games behind home plate.
Angels are 5-0 in their last 5 Saturday games with Cooper behind home plate.
Over is 4-0-1 in Coopers last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Oakland.
Athletics are 10-1 in their last 11 games with Cooper behind home plate.
Over is 6-1 in Coopers last 7 games behind home plate vs. Oakland.
Road team is 5-1 in Coopers last 6 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Under is 11-4 in Coopers last 15 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Under is 5-2-1 in Coopers last 8 games behind home plate.
Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games with Cooper behind home plate.

 

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(913) PITTSBURGH @ (914) SAN FRANCISCO | 08/11/2018 - 9:05 PM
Play UNDER PITTSBURGH on the total in Road games when playing on Saturday
The record is 2 Overs and 17 Unders for the last two seasons (+14.90 units)

 

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(921) BOSTON @ (922) BALTIMORE | 08/11/2018 - 7:05 PM
Play ON BOSTON using the run line in All games when playing with a day off
The record is 24 Wins and 6 Losses for the last two seasons (+22.25 units)

 

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(931) BOSTON @ (932) BALTIMORE | 08/11/2018 - 1:05 PM
Play ON BOSTON using the run line in All games when playing with a day off
The record is 24 Wins and 6 Losses for the last two seasons (+22.25 units)

 

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(905) MILWAUKEE @ (906) ATLANTA | 08/11/2018 - 7:10 PM
Play ON MILWAUKEE using the money line in All games in night games
The record is 49 Wins and 23 Losses this season (+26.95 units)

 

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(909) LA DODGERS @ (910) COLORADO | 08/11/2018 - 8:10 PM
Play UNDER COLORADO on the total in Home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season
The record is 5 Overs and 21 Unders for the last two seasons (+16.30 units)

 

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MLB

Saturday, August 11


National League
Nationals (59-57) @ Cubs (67-48)
Roark is 3-0, 0.82 in his last three starts; over is 6-3 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 8-14, 6-7 away
5-inning record: 7-13-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-22

Lester is 0-2, 8.53 in his last four starts; over is 7-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 17-6, 9-3 home
5-inning record: 12-7-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-23

Washington won seven of its last 11 games; over is 3-2 in their last five games. Nationals are 11-18 vs lefty starters. Cubs won five of their last seven games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six games.

Mets (48-65) @ Marlins (47-70)
Oswalt is 1-1, 3.68 in his last four starts (over 3-2-1). Team in his starts: 2-4, 1-3 away.
5-inning record: 3-2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-6

Straily is 0-1, 7.98 in his last three starts; his last five starts went over. Team in his starts: 8-10, 4-4 home
5-inning record: 6-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-18

Mets are 5-8 in their last 13 games; under is 7-5 in their last 12 games. Miami lost eight of its last nine games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six games.

Diamondbacks (64-53) @ Reds (51-65)
Ray is 0-0, 4.70 in his last four starts; Arizona lost all four games. His last four road starts stayed under. Team in his starts: 6-8, 4-3 away.
5-inning record: 8-4-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-14

Harvey is 0-2, 10.66 in his last three starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 8-7, 4-2 home
5-inning record: 8-6-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-15

Arizona won four of its last seven games; four of Snakes’ last five road games went over the total. Reds are 3-7 in their last 10 games; they’re 23-19 vs lefty starters. Over is 13-7 in their last 20 home games.

Brewers (66-53) @ Braves (63-50)
Miley is 1-0, 2.35 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 4-3, 3-1 away.
5-inning record: 3-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-6

Teheran is 1-1, 9.00 in his last three starts; under is 5-2 in their last seven. Team in his starts: 13-9, 8-2 home
5-inning record: 8-11-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 10-22

Brewers lost their last four games; over is 6-1 in their last seven games. Atlanta is 9-3 in its last 12 games, 19-17 vs lefty starters. Four of their last six games stayed under.

Dodgers (64-53) @ Rockies (61-55)
Buehler is 1-2, 4.24 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 8-5, 3-2 away.
5-inning record: 7-5-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-13

Freeland is 3-1, 2.08 in his last seven starts; under is 9-2 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 14-9, 8-2 home.
5-inning record: 10-8-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-23

Dodgers are 5-7 in their last 12 games; they’re 24-17 vs lefty starters- six of LA’s last seven road games stayed under. Colorado is 4-8 in its last 12 games; 10 of Rockies’ last 12 home games stayed under.

Phillies (64-51) @ Padres (47-71)
Nola is 1-1, 2.25 in his last five starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 16-7, 5-7 away.
5-inning record: 8-7-8 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-23

Lockett is 0-2, 9.35 in his two starts (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 0-2, 0-1 home
5-inning record: 0-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Phillies won six of their last nine games; under is 10-2 in their last 12 games. San Diego is 5-10 in its last 15 games; over is 10-4-1 in their last 15 games.

Pirates (60-57) @ Giants (58-59)
Williams is 3-1, 0.82 in his last four starts; under is 6-1-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 11-11, 4-5 away
5-inning record: 7-10-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-22

Team in his starts: 11-10, 5-2 home.
5-inning record: 7-9-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-21

Pirates won eight of their last 11 road games; they’re 14-17 vs lefty starters. Over is 3-1 in their last four games. San Francisco lost five of its last seven games; three of Giants’ last five games stayed under the total.

American League
Rangers (52-66) @ New York (72-43)
Hutchison allowed six runs in three IP (66 PT) in his first ’18 start. (over 1-0) Team in his starts: 0-1, 0-0 away
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-1

Lynn is 1-1, 2.45 in his last three starts under is 4-1 in his last five. NY in his starts: 1-0, 0-0 home.
5-inning record: 9-9-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-21

Texas won 10 of its last 14 games; over is 7-2 in their last nine games. New York won four of its last five games; under is 4-3-1 in their last eight games.

Red Sox (82-35) @ Orioles (35-81)
Price is 2-0, 1.93 in his last five starts; under is 5-3-2 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 16-6, 8-4 away
5-inning record: 10-6-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-22

Team in his starts: 2-0, 0-0 away
5-inning record: 2-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-12

Ramirez is 1-4, 6.90 in his seven starts (over 3-3-1). Team in his starts: 3-4, 2-2 home.
5-inning record: 2-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-7

Yacabonis is 0-0, 5.00 in his two starts (under 2-0). Team in his starts: 1-1, 1-1 home.
5-inning record: 0-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Red Sox won 11 of their last 13 games; over is 12-5 in their last 17 road games. Baltimore lost six of its last eight games; five of their last six home games went over.

Rays (59-57) @ Blue Jays (52-63)
Bullpen game for the Rays. Team in his starts: away
5-inning record: Allowed run in 1st inning:

Gaviglio is 0-1, 5.92 in his last five starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 6-9, 4-3 home.
5-inning record: 5-6-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-15

Tampa Bay lost four of its last seven games; over is 4-1 in their last five road games. Blue Jays lost four of their last five home games; over is 5-2 in their last seven home games.

Twins (53-62) @ Tigers (48-68)
Gibson is 1-3, 5.18 in his last four starts; over is 3-1 in his last four road starts. Team in his starts: 10-13, 5-7 away
5-inning record: 9-12-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-23

Liriano is 1-1, 3.68 in his last three starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 7-11, 4-2 home.
5-inning record: 7-7-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-18

Twins lost four of their last five games; they’re 14-17 vs lefty starters- five of Minnesota’s last eight games went over. Detroit lost six of its last seven games; under is 6-1 in their last seven games.

Indians (64-51) @ White Sox (42-73)
Bauer is 3-0, 0.93 in his last three starts; under is 9-3 in his last 12. Team in his starts: 15-9, 6-6 away
5-inning record: 13-6-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-24

Shields is 0-3, 6.00 in his last four starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 8-16, 6-8 home.
5-inning record: 8-15-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-24

Cleveland won five of its last seven games; under is 9-4 in their last 13 games. White Sox are 3-7 in last ten home games; over is 7-4 in their last 11 home games.

Mariners (67-50) @ Astros (73-44)
LeBlanc is 0-1, 5.94 in his last three starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 12-6, 3-5 away
5-inning record: 11-5-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-18

Morton is 2-0, 3.72 in his last five starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 14-8, 8-4 home.
5-inning record: 11-6-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-23

Mariners lost seven of last 11 games; over is 6-1 in their last seven road games. Houston won six of its last nine games; they’re 26-19 vs lefty starters- under is 7-4 in their last 11 games.

A’s (68-48) @ Angels (59-58)
Jackson is 2-0, 0.75 in his last two starts (under 5-3). Team in his starts: 6-2, 3-1 away
5-inning record: 2-5-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-8

Skaggs is 1-2, 8.81 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 11-9, 5-4 home.
5-inning record: 10-8-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

A’s won seven of their last nine games, are 22-19 vs lefty starters- under is 10-2 in their last 12 games. Angels are 8-1 in last nine home games; five of their last six games stayed under.

Interleague
Cardinals (61-55) @ Royals (35-80)
Flaherty is 1-2, 3.94 in his last three starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 7-11, 3-7 away
5-inning record: 8-10 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-18

Duffy is 1-2, 6.75 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 9-15, 2-7 home.
5-inning record: 10-11-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-24

St Louis won five of its last six games; they’re 17-14 vs lefty starters- under is 4-0-1 in their last five games. Kansas City lost seven of its last eight games; under is 7-1-1 in their last nine home games.

Umpires
Wsh-Chi: Under is 7-3-1 in Mahrley games this year.
Az-Cin: Last six Layne games stayed under total.
Mil-Atl: 12 of last 13 Reynolds games stayed under.
NY-Mia: Five of last seven Hickox games stayed under.
LA-Col: Under is 5-2 in last seven Wolcott games.
Phil-SD: Six of last eight Visconti games went over.
Pitt-SF: Under is 5-2 in last seven Livensparger games.

Tex-NY: Over is 8-2-1 in last 11 May games.
TB-Tor: Under is 9-5 in last 14 Randazzo games.
Min-Det: Under is 5-2 in last seven Dreckman games.
Bos-Balt: Over is 7-4 in last 11 TGibson games. Under is 11-5 in last 16 Wendelstedt games.
Clev-Chi: Over is 7-4 in last 11 Nauert games.
Sea-Hst: Under is 6-3-1 in last ten West games.
A’s-LAA: Under is 8-3 in last 11 Cooper games.

StL-KC: Over is 9-2 in last 11 Blakney games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 8/10
Ariz 29-20-7……30-21-9……..59-41
Atl 27-27-7…..25-19-8………52-46
Cubs 21-24-13……27-23-8…….48-47
Reds 18-36-4……20-29-7….…38-65
Colo 30-18-14……30-20-6……59-39
LA 29-21-8…….27-22-12……57-43
Miami 21-28-7…..26-25-11…….47-53
Milw 23-27-9…..31-23-6…….54-50
Mets 23-27-3……23-25-13…..46-50
Philly 23-23-13…..30-17-8……53-40
Pitt 26-23-6……28-22-12……..54-45
StL 29-24-8……23-27-5………52-51
SD 20-34-9……18-29-7…….38-63
SF 26-25-10…..22-22-12………48-47
Wash 25-23-10..…27-24-7………52-47

Orioles 17-33-11…….19-29-9……36-62
Boston 30-21-10……35-15-6……..65-36
W Sox 16-36-6…..…17-32-9…..…33-68
Indians 23-21-11……37-15-9……60-36
Det 19-31-9…..…25-24-11.……44-55
Astros 30-17-14……29-18-11…….59-34
KC 18-33-8…….20-28-9…..38-61
Angels 24-24-9……27-26-8……51-50
Twins 18-31-11……28-24-8…..46-55
NYY 29-21-9……34-16-7…….63-36
A’s 21-29-10……23-23-10…..44-52
Seattle 29-24-7……28-19-14……..57-41
TB 24-22-12……26-24-8……50-45
Texas 21-28-8…..23-32-6…….44-60
Toronto 17-29-10……20-26-14……37-55

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 8/10)
Ariz 23-56…….22-61…..…45
Atl 19-60……19-52………38
Cubs 12-58……..18-56……..30
Reds 14-58……..13-58……..27
Colo 21-61…….22-56.……..43
LA 19-58……..23-59..…..42
Miami 13-56……..18-61…….31
Milw 20-58…..…21-61…….41
Mets 20-52……..19-61…….39
Philly 12-59……..19-56…….31
Pitt 15-55……..19-63…….34
StL 21-61……..17-55…….38
SD 16-63……..13-55…….29
SF 12-59………18-59..…..30
Wash 22-58……..18-58……..40

Orioles 19-61……..17-56………36
Boston 18-60……22-57………40
White Sox 16-57……16-58…….32
Clev 15-54…….25-60……..40
Detroit 18-59……..16-57….…34
Astros 17-60…..…13-58………30
KC 15-59..…….16-55…….31
Angels 15-55…..….17-61…….31
Twins 14-58………13-57…….27
NYY 13-59……..22-56………35
A’s 15-60…..…..13-56…….28
Seattle 22-58………19-61…..…41
TB 17-58..……19-57……..36
Texas 9-57…….…16-60…..…25
Toronto 13-56………13-59….….26

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 58-56 NL, favorites +$29
AL @ NL– 59-45 NL, favorites -$843
Total: 117-101 NL, favorites -$814

 

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MLB

Saturday, August 11

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Trend Report
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Texas Rangers
Texas is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games
Texas is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games
Texas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games on the road
Texas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Texas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
NY Yankees is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Texas
NY Yankees is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Texas
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
NY Yankees is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Texas


Boston Red Sox
Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Boston is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Boston is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
Boston is 13-2 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Boston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games
Baltimore is 2-13 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Boston
Baltimore is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Boston


Washington Nationals
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Washington is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Washington's last 17 games on the road
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Washington is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Chi Cubs is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games at home
Chi Cubs is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing Washington
Chi Cubs is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Washington
Chi Cubs is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing at home against Washington


Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Toronto
Tampa Bay is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Tampa Bay is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
Toronto is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Toronto is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games at home
Toronto is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
Toronto is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay


Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota's last 12 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Detroit is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 12 games when playing at home against Minnesota


Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games
Arizona is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Arizona is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Arizona's last 16 games on the road
Arizona is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Arizona is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games
Cincinnati is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Cincinnati is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona
Cincinnati is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Arizona


Boston Red Sox
Boston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Boston is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
Boston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Boston is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games
Baltimore is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games at home
Baltimore is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Boston
Baltimore is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Boston


Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Atlanta
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Milwaukee is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Atlanta is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games at home
Atlanta is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Milwaukee
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Atlanta is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing at home against Milwaukee


New York Mets
NY Mets is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games
NY Mets is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
NY Mets is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
NY Mets is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami
NY Mets is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
NY Mets is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
NY Mets is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Marlins
Miami is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
Miami is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami's last 12 games
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games at home
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Miami is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Miami is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets


Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 11 games
Cleveland is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games
Chi White Sox is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Chi White Sox is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Chi White Sox is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland


Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Seattle's last 10 games
Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games on the road
Seattle is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 9 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Astros
Houston is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Houston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 11 games at home
Houston is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle


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


Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Colorado
LA Dodgers is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Colorado
LA Dodgers is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
LA Dodgers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Colorado is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Colorado is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 9 games at home
Colorado is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
Colorado is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
Colorado is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Colorado is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing San Diego
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Diego
Philadelphia is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Philadelphia's last 19 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego Padres
San Diego is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games
San Diego is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games at home
San Diego is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games at home
San Diego is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
San Diego is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
San Diego is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 15 of San Diego's last 19 games when playing at home against Philadelphia


Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games
Pittsburgh is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games
Pittsburgh is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Pittsburgh's last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing San Francisco
Pittsburgh is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Pittsburgh is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games at home
San Francisco is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
San Francisco is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
San Francisco is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh


Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Oakland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games
Oakland is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
Oakland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing LA Angels
Oakland is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 9 games when playing LA Angels
Oakland is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Oakland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Oakland's last 25 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Angels is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games
LA Angels is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
LA Angels is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
LA Angels is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Oakland
LA Angels is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels's last 9 games when playing Oakland
LA Angels is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Oakland
LA Angels is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 18 of LA Angels's last 25 games when playing at home against Oakland

 

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Weekend Watch

Close Shaves

The Oakland Athletics easily lead the way in one-run games, winning 22 of 31 decided by one run. It's a bit of a surprise to some that the Seattle Mariners, as well as the A's, are in contention in the American League West. A major reason for their success has been their ability to win the close games. It also helps that they have a stud assigned to ninth-inning duties when they have the lead. All-Star closers Edwin Diaz and Blake Treinen aren't coughing up the leads when the manager entrusts them to close out ball games. The teams on this list with rough records in one-run games have had a bullpen in flux, and closers either struggling or suffering injuries at various points this season.

2018 One-Run Games Record (through 8/9)

Team Record (Win % - GR)
Oakland 22-9 (.710)
Seattle 28-14 (.667)
Atlanta 15-8 (.652)
Philadelphia 20-11 (.645)
Boston 18-10 (.643)

Team Record (Win % - GR)
Cincinnati 8-18 (.308)
Minnesota 9-19 (.321)
N.Y. Mets 10-21 (.323)
Baltimore 11-22 (.333)
Chicago White Sox 10-20 (.333)

Looking Ahead

Saturday, Aug. 11

The Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros battle each other in a key American League West contest. The M's have won three of their past 10 games heading into Friday's tilt, and they're just 2-5 in their past seven on the road against right-handed starting pitching. They're also just 3-8 in the past 11 road outings. Perhaps Wade LeBlanc will snap them out of their mini funk, as the M's are 19-7 over his past 26 starts and 9-1 in his past 10 when working on four days of rest. However, be careful, as Seattle has dropped each of his past five assignments on the road when facing a team with a winning overall mark. The Astros entered play Friday with six wins over their past eight contests. They're 41-20 in the past 61 against American League West foes while going 5-2 in the past seven against winning sides. Houston has also picked up victories in seven of Charlie Morton's past 10 starts, including six of his past eight at Minute Maid Park. The Astros are just 1-4 in the past five home starts by Morton against teams with a winning record, and they're just 1-6 over the past seven with Morton working on four days of rest.

Total bettors have been pounding the 'under' in LeBlanc's starts, as well as Morton's outings. The under is 4-1 in the past five outings by LeBlanc while going 3-1-1 in his past five inside the division. The under is 6-2 in Morton's past eight appearances while going 11-5 in his past 16 at home. The under has also hit in four of Morton's past five starts against the M's.

The Indians and White Sox had a pitcher's duel at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday night, and Trevor Bauer and James Shields look to duplicate the success of their predecessors. Cleveland has won five straight outings by Bauer, and they're 5-0 over Bauer's past five inside the division, too. They're also 6-1 in the past seven against teams with a losing record, while the Indians are 4-1 in Bauer's past five starts against the Pale Hose. The under is also 9-4 in Bauer's past 13 appearances against Chicago, while the under has hit in each of Big Game James' past four outings against the Tribe. For Chicago, they're a dismal 3-13 over Shields' past 16 against winning sides, and they're just 6-15 over his past 21 overall.

Cubs LHP Jon Lester was 12-2 with a 2.58 ERA in 19 starts before the All-Star break, but he is just 0-2 with an 8.53 ERA in four outings since the break with the opposition hitting .342 against him over the past 19 innings. He'll face the Nationals on Saturday. The Cubs are 10-2 over Lester's past 12 vs. NL East, and they're 17-5 in his past 22 at home against teams with a winning overall record.

Weather Report

The O's have been so poor this season that they're likely praying for rain. Their prayers might be answered, as there is a 45 percent chance of thunderstorms or greater from first pitch through 7pm ET. The Rangers and Yankees will also be watching the radar, as there is a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms all morning, tapering off to just 40 percent by 5pm ET. It wouldn't be shocking to see a postponement in this one.

Those are the only trouble spots as far as precipitation is concerned. Winds will affect the Phillies and Padres, as a breeze from 10-13 mph will be blowing left to right at Petco Park. The winds will again be blowing out to straightaway center field at AT&T Park in San Francisco from 13-16 mph, affecting the total outcome in Pirates-Giants.

Sunday, Aug. 12

CC Sabathia will face Martin Perez in a battle of southpaws on Sunday. Sabathia is coming off a 12-strikeout performance on the road against the White Sox last time out, but he hasn't won in five straight outings dating back to July 4. The good news is that he has just one loss over the past five starts. The bad news is he has walked 17 batters over the past 30 innings across his past six appearances, and he has no quality starts since that Independence Day victory against the Braves.

Orioles RHP Alex Cobb has had a forgettable first season in Charm City, going 3-14 with a 5.55 ERA and 1.51 WHIP across 116 2/3 innings over his 21 starts. One of the Boston native's wins has come against the Red Sox, a rare quality start and road win back at Fenway Park on May 18. In that game he allowed just three earned runs over 6 1/3 innings, but he also allowed 10 hits. Cobb has been better lately, however, turning in three straight quality starts. He hasn't had four straight quality starts since July 8-26 when he was a member of the Tampa Bay Rays.

Giants RHP Dereck Rodriguez has been quite the find for San Francisco, and he is showing no signs of slowing down. He'll take the ball on Sunday against the visiting Pirates, and he has been even better at home. Rodriguez has posted a 3-0 record, 1.99 ERA and 34 strikeouts over 40 2/3 innings across six starts and one relief appearance at home while the opposition is batting just .196 against him at AT&T Park. He hasn't yet faced the Pirates. The Bucs entered Friday's game on a three-game winning streak, but just 11-19 across their 30 games against American League West opponents.

Cubs LHP Cole Hamels will make his Wrigley Field debut on Sunday against the Nationals after a pair of success road outings. He has posted a 2-0 record, 0.82 ERA and 11 strikeouts over 11 innings in two road outings as a member of the Cubs. He has yet to serve up a homer while wearing a Cubs uniform, an issue which plagued him as a member of the Texas Rangers. Hamels allowed 23 long balls over 114 1/3 innings in 20 starts for the Rangers earlier this season. All-Star Max Scherzer has been phenomenal on the road, going 8-3 with a 2.00 ERA in 11 starts this season while striking out 93 batters in just 72 innings while the opposition is hitting just .182 overall against him this season.

Weather Report

The rains will stick around for Sunday in Balto., as there is a 45 percent or greater chance of thunderstorms from first pitch through the early evening. Since these teams are division rivals, it wouldn't be shocking to see this game made up at a later date. The Rangers-Yankees game will also have the same weather forecast, although it looks like there is a window around 5pm where the weather could taper off enough to allow for the game to be played.

Like Saturday, those are the only trouble spots for precipitation. While the winds will be down to 9-12 mph at Petco on Sunday, winds will again be the story in San Francisco. There will be a jetstream blowing out to straightaway center field from 13-16 mph for Pirates-Giants.

For the Sunday night game, the Nationals and Cubs will see the wind blowing in at Wrigley Field, although it will be relatively tranquil at 6-9 mph from straightaway center field. The conditions will be neutral at best, but don't expect a slugfest.