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W/L Trends
Cincinnati

Reds are 23-48 in their last 71 vs. National League Central.
Reds are 59-123 in their last 182 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 19-41 in their last 60 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 5-16 in their last 21 road games.
Reds are 5-16 in their last 21 vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Reds are 1-7 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 1-8 in their last 9 overall.
Reds are 1-8 in their last 9 games on grass.
Reds are 1-10 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 0-6 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Reds are 4-1 in Castillos last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 6-2 in Castillos last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 2-6 in Castillos last 8 road starts.
Reds are 2-6 in Castillos last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 2-7 in Castillos last 9 Saturday starts.
Reds are 1-4 in Castillos last 5 starts with 6 days of rest.
Reds are 1-5 in Castillos last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 1-5 in Castillos last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 1-7 in Castillos last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

St. Louis

Cardinals are 8-1 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 7-1 in their last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 Saturday games.
Cardinals are 14-3 in their last 17 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 8-2 in their last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 22-6 in their last 28 overall.
Cardinals are 22-6 in their last 28 games on grass.
Cardinals are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. National League Central.
Cardinals are 7-2 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Cardinals are 10-3 in their last 13 home games.
Cardinals are 13-4 in their last 17 games following a win.
Cardinals are 13-4 in their last 17 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 9-3 in their last 12 during game 2 of a series.
Cardinals are 9-3 in their last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 162-78 in their last 240 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

OU Trends
Cincinnati

Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 15-5-1 in Reds last 21 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 8-3 in Reds last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Reds last 7 Saturday games.
Over is 21-9 in Reds last 30 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Reds last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 5-1 in Castillos last 6 Saturday starts.
Over is 4-1 in Castillos last 5 road starts.
Over is 4-1 in Castillos last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Over is 4-1 in Castillos last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Castillos last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-3 in Castillos last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Castillos last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

St. Louis

Under is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-1-1 in Cardinals last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-1 in Cardinals last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-1 in Cardinals last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 vs. National League Central.
Under is 8-2-1 in Cardinals last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 14-4 in Cardinals last 18 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 13-4 in Cardinals last 17 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Cardinals last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 Saturday games.
Under is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 games following a win.
Under is 8-3 in Cardinals last 11 overall.
Under is 8-3 in Cardinals last 11 on grass.
Under is 21-8-2 in Cardinals last 31 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 9-4 in Cardinals last 13 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

Head to Head

Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in St. Louis.
Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.
Reds are 16-36 in the last 52 meetings in St. Louis.
Reds are 7-20 in the last 27 meetings.

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Preview: Twins at Rangers
Gracenote
Sep 1, 2018

After finishing August with five consecutive losses, the Texas Rangers look to begin the final month of the season on a positive note when they host the Minnesota Twins on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game set. Texas let a six-run lead disappear on Friday and suffered a 10-7 defeat in the series opener.

Nomar Mazara belted a three-run homer and Jurickson Profar recorded a two-run double while Elvis Andrus scored three times as the Rangers lost for the seventh time in nine contests. Tyler Austin ignited an eight-run fifth inning with a homer and Mitch Garver registered a three-run double as the Twins improved to 2-2 on their nine-game road trip. Austin has launched seven blasts in 16 games since being acquired from the New York Yankees and 15 in 50 contests overall this year. Joe Mauer has hit safely in eight of his last nine games, recording two-hit performances four times in that span.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, FS North (Minnesota), FS Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Jose Berrios (11-9, 3.74 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Yovani Gallardo (7-3, 6.01)

Berrios had his four-start unbeaten streak halted on Sunday as he took the loss against Oakland after yielding three runs and eight hits in five innings. The 24-year-old Puerto Rican went 1-0 during his streak but worked more than five frames just once in that span. Berrios has won both of his lifetime starts against Texas, including a triumph on June 24 in which he allowed two hits and registered a career-high 12 strikeouts over seven scoreless innings.

Gallardo is coming off a loss at San Francisco on Sunday in which he surrendered three runs on four hits and three walks over five innings. The 32-year-old Mexican has posted an unimpressive 5.18 ERA at home this season, which actually is more than two runs lower than his mark on the road (7.24). Gallardo recorded a victory at Minnesota on June 23 to improve to 5-2 with one complete game - a shutout - and a 3.72 ERA in 12 career starts versus the Twins.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Rangers recalled Connor Sadzeck from Triple-A Round Rock after trading fellow RHP Cory Gearrin to Oakland for RHPs Teodoro Ortega and Abdiel Mendoza.

2. Minnesota OF Eddie Rosario (quadriceps) likely will miss the remainder of the team's road trip after being injured Thursday in Cleveland.

3. Mazara is three blasts away from reaching the 20-homer plateau in each of his three major-league seasons.

PREDICTION: Twins 6, Rangers 4

 

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W/L Trends
Minnesota

Twins are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Twins are 13-3 in their last 16 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Twins are 12-5 in their last 17 vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 7-3 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 7-16 in their last 23 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 10-23 in their last 33 road games.
Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 Saturday games.
Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass.
Twins are 3-8 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Twins are 4-12 in their last 16 vs. American League West.
Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 0-5 in their last 5 games following a win.
Twins are 4-0 in Berrios' last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Twins are 4-0 in Berrios' last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 4-0 in Berrios' last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 4-0 in Berrios' last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Twins are 4-1 in Berrios' last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 19-7 in Berrios' last 26 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 2-5 in Berrios' last 7 Saturday starts.
Twins are 5-18 in Berrios' last 23 road starts.
Twins are 1-4 in Berrios' last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Twins are 1-4 in Berrios' last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Twins are 1-4 in Berrios' last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 1-5 in Berrios' last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Texas

Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 9-4 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Rangers are 26-54 in their last 80 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. American League Central.
Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 2-6 in their last 8 Saturday games.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a loss.
Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 games on grass.
Rangers are 4-0 in Gallardos last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Rangers are 6-0 in Gallardos last 6 starts vs. American League Central.
Rangers are 10-1 in Gallardos last 11 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 7-1 in Gallardos last 8 home starts.
Rangers are 6-1 in Gallardos last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Rangers are 12-2 in Gallardos last 14 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 5-1 in Gallardos last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Rangers are 5-1 in Gallardos last 6 Saturday starts.
Rangers are 10-2 in Gallardos last 12 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 8-2 in Gallardos last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Rangers are 8-2 in Gallardos last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 20-6 in Gallardos last 26 starts.
Rangers are 19-7 in Gallardos last 26 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Minnesota

Under is 4-0-1 in Twins last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Twins last 7 overall.
Under is 5-1-1 in Twins last 7 on grass.
Under is 4-1-1 in Twins last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1-1 in Twins last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-2 in Twins last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2-1 in Twins last 9 road games.
Over is 9-3 in Twins last 12 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Twins last 8 games following a win.
Under is 12-4-1 in Twins last 17 vs. American League West.
Under is 3-1-1 in Twins last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-3 in Twins last 12 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 8-3 in Twins last 11 Saturday games.
Over is 9-4-1 in Twins last 14 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1-1 in Berrios' last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1 in Berrios' last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Berrios' last 5 road starts.
Over is 5-2 in Berrios' last 7 Saturday starts.

Texas

Under is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 9-1-1 in Rangers last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-1-1 in Rangers last 11 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in Rangers last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 7-1 in Rangers last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 games following a loss.
Over is 7-3-1 in Rangers last 11 vs. American League Central.
Over is 5-0-1 in Gallardos last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 5-1-2 in Gallardos last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Gallardos last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1-2 in Gallardos last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Gallardos last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 8-3-1 in Gallardos last 12 starts on grass.
Over is 8-3-2 in Gallardos last 13 starts overall.
Under is 16-6 in Gallardos last 22 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 15-6-2 in Gallardos last 23 home starts.
Under is 7-3 in Gallardos last 10 starts vs. American League Central.
Under is 9-4-1 in Gallardos last 14 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Twins are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Texas.
Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings in Texas.

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Preview: Rockies at Padres
Gracenote
Sep 1, 2018

After closing August with back-to-back ugly losses, the Colorado Rockies are hoping that turning the calendar awakens their suddenly quiet offense. The Rockies continue their four-game series against the host San Diego Padres on Saturday looking for a spark from the top of their order after scoring a total of two runs in the first two contests.

Charlie Blackmon, DJ LeMahieu and Nolan Arenado are a combined 2-for-27 in the last two games for the Rockies, who have fallen into third place in the National League West, 1 1/2 games behind first-place Arizona and three games behind Milwaukee for the second wild-card spot. Outfielder Carlos Gonzalez saw his seven-game hitting streak come to an end and the Rockies were held to five singles in Friday’s 7-0 loss to the Padres, who have won four consecutive games for the first time since July 26-29, 2017. San Diego rookie Luis Urias belted his first career home run and Franmil Reyes extended his hitting streak to six games with his second homer in as many days and fourth in the past six games. San Diego’s last four starting pitchers – rookies Jacob Nix, Joey Lucchesi, Eric Lauer and Brett Kennedy – have allowed a total of two earned runs over the last four games across 26 innings.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Colorado), FS San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH Jon Gray (10-7, 4.67 ERA) vs. Padres LH Robbie Erlin (3-4, 3.69)

Colorado failed to win for the first time in Gray's past 10 starts last Monday, when he allowed five runs on seven hits over 6 2/3 innings against the Los Angeles Angels. The outing was a rare misstep for the 26-year-old, who was 4-0 with a 3.02 ERA in nine starts from June 22-Aug. 22. Wil Myers is 8-for-23 with a home run against Gray, who is 7-3 with a 2.67 ERA in 14 career starts versus San Diego - including 3-1 with a 3.33 mark in four outings this season.

Erlin allowed four runs on eight hits over 4 2/3 innings last Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and lost for the first time since returning to the rotation on Aug. 2. The 27-year-old Bay Area native has posted a 5.01 ERA in 19 games (five starts) on the road this season compared to a 2.45 mark in 15 home appearances (two starts). Blackmon, LeMahieu and Arenado are a combined 17-for-37 against Erlin, who owns a 4-2 record and 6.06 ERA in 12 career games (five starts) versus Colorado.

WALK-OFFS

1. Padres OF Hunter Renfroe is 12-for-34 during his career-high eight-game hitting streak.

2. The Rockies acquired C Drew Butera and cash from Kansas City in exchange for minor league LHP Jerry Vasto.

3. San Diego RHP Bryan Mitchell will be activated from the disabled list to start Monday’s series opener against Arizona.

PREDICTION: Rockies 6, Padres 2

 

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W/L Trends
Colorado

Rockies are 8-1 in their last 9 Saturday games.
Rockies are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 9-3 in their last 12 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Rockies are 15-7 in their last 22 vs. National League West.
Rockies are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Rockies are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Rockies are 10-1 in Grays last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 9-1 in Grays last 10 starts.
Rockies are 9-1 in Grays last 10 starts on grass.
Rockies are 7-1 in Grays last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Rockies are 6-1 in Grays last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 5-1 in Grays last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 5-1 in Grays last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 4-1 in Grays last 5 road starts.
Rockies are 1-4 in Grays last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

San Diego

Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
Padres are 22-45 in their last 67 vs. National League West.
Padres are 19-40 in their last 59 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 18-39 in their last 57 games following a win.
Padres are 20-45 in their last 65 overall.
Padres are 20-45 in their last 65 games on grass.
Padres are 7-17 in their last 24 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 14-37 in their last 51 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 3-14 in their last 17 during game 3 of a series.
Padres are 1-6 in their last 7 Saturday games.
Padres are 4-10 in Erlins last 14 starts.
Padres are 4-10 in Erlins last 14 starts on grass.
Padres are 1-4 in Erlins last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Padres are 1-4 in Erlins last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 1-4 in Erlins last 5 home starts.
Padres are 1-5 in Erlins last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
Padres are 1-5 in Erlins last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Colorado

Under is 5-0 in Rockies last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 6-1 in Rockies last 7 games following a loss.
Under is 6-1 in Rockies last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 road games.
Under is 5-1-2 in Rockies last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 9-3 in Rockies last 12 overall.
Under is 9-3 in Rockies last 12 on grass.
Under is 15-5-1 in Rockies last 21 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 15-5 in Rockies last 20 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 19-7 in Rockies last 26 vs. National League West.
Under is 5-2-1 in Rockies last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 11-5-1 in Rockies last 17 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 35-16 in Rockies last 51 Saturday games.
Over is 4-0-2 in Grays last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-0 in Grays last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Over is 7-1-1 in Grays last 9 road starts.
Over is 5-1 in Grays last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 4-1-1 in Grays last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 9-4 in Grays last 13 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 9-4-2 in Grays last 15 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

San Diego

Under is 5-1 in Padres last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 games following a win.
Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 home games.
Under is 11-3 in Padres last 14 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Padres last 7 Saturday games.
Under is 12-5 in Padres last 17 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Erlins last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-1 in Erlins last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 4-1-1 in Erlins last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Erlins last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Erlins last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Erlins last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in San Diego.
Rockies are 4-1 in Grays last 5 starts vs. Padres.
Under is 4-1-1 in Grays last 6 starts vs. Padres.

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Preview: Mariners at Athletics
Gracenote
Sep 1, 2018

The Oakland Athletics hope to continue their climb toward first place in the American League West when they host the Seattle Mariners on Saturday for the third contest of their four-game series. Oakland bounced back from a series-opening beatdown to post a 7-5 win on Friday and get within 1 1/2 games of division-leading Houston.

The Athletics produced a five-run first inning that was highlighted by Stephen Piscotty's two-run homer but squandered the sizeable lead before Ramon Laureano lifted a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the fifth. Matt Olson went 3-for-4 with an RBI and Matt Chapman homered as Oakland improved to a major league-best 47-19 since June 16 and 1-1 on its 10-game homestand. Nelson Cruz, Robinson Cano and Ryon Healy went deep during a four-run fourth inning for Seattle, which has lost six of its last nine contests. The Mariners fell 5 1/2 games behind Oakland for the second AL wild-card spot but meet the Athletics five more times.

TV: 9:05 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), NBCS California (Oakland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners LH James Paxton (10-5, 3.68 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Daniel Mengden (6-6, 4.28)

Paxton will be making his first start since suffering a forearm injury at Oakland on Aug. 14. The 29-year-old Canadian retired only one batter in that outing but registered 16 strikeouts over seven scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Athletics on May 2. Paxton has yet to lose to Oakland in his career, going 3-0 with a 3.50 ERA eight starts.

Mengden has not started for Oakland since June 23, when he was tagged for five runs over two innings in a no-decision against the White Sox in Chicago. The 25-year-old Texan surrendered 21 runs over 16 1/3 frames in four turns in June after ending May with four consecutive victories. Mengden lost both of his career starts against Seattle, yielding six runs on 10 hits and five walks in 11 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Athletics acquired Cory Gearrin from Texas on Friday for fellow RHPs Teodoro Ortega and Abdiel Mendoza.

2. Cruz needs 18 RBIs to reach the century mark for the third consecutive season.

3. Oakland recalled OF Dustin Fowler from Triple-A Nashville and optioned RHP Frankie Montas to the Sounds.

PREDICTION: Mariners 6, Athletics 2

 

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W/L Trends
Seattle

Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 9-4 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 9-4 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Mariners are 15-7 in their last 22 Saturday games.
Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mariners are 2-6 in their last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Mariners are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Mariners are 4-1 in Paxtons last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 13-6 in Paxtons last 19 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 1-4 in Paxtons last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Mariners are 1-4 in Paxtons last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Mariners are 1-10 in Paxtons last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Oakland

Athletics are 10-1 in their last 11 Saturday games.
Athletics are 27-7 in their last 34 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 10-3 in their last 13 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Athletics are 22-7 in their last 29 home games.
Athletics are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Athletics are 19-7 in their last 26 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Athletics are 20-8 in their last 28 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 20-8 in their last 28 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 47-19 in their last 66 overall.
Athletics are 47-19 in their last 66 games on grass.
Athletics are 19-8 in their last 27 vs. American League West.
Athletics are 43-20 in their last 63 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 17-8 in their last 25 games following a win.
Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Athletics are 5-1 in Mengdens last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 4-1 in Mengdens last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 4-1 in Mengdens last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Athletics are 4-1 in Mengdens last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Athletics are 6-2 in Mengdens last 8 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Athletics are 6-2 in Mengdens last 8 home starts.
Athletics are 6-2 in Mengdens last 8 starts.
Athletics are 8-3 in Mengdens last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 5-2 in Mengdens last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Athletics are 5-2 in Mengdens last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 5-2 in Mengdens last 7 starts on grass.
Athletics are 3-14 in Mengdens last 17 starts vs. American League West.

OU Trends
Seattle

Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 20-6 in Mariners last 26 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Mariners last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2 in Mariners last 8 Saturday games.
Under is 17-6 in Mariners last 23 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Mariners last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 8-3 in Mariners last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 13-5 in Mariners last 18 games following a loss.
Under is 9-4 in Mariners last 13 road games.
Under is 3-0-1 in Paxtons last 4 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Under is 4-0 in Paxtons last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Paxtons last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Paxtons last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Paxtons last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Paxtons last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Paxtons last 9 starts on grass.
Under is 7-2 in Paxtons last 9 starts overall.
Under is 12-5 in Paxtons last 17 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-4 in Paxtons last 13 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Oakland

Under is 7-0-2 in Athletics last 9 Saturday games.
Under is 8-1-2 in Athletics last 11 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 6-1 in Athletics last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-2-1 in Athletics last 14 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-4-1 in Athletics last 16 home games.
Over is 39-17-4 in Athletics last 60 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 11-5-1 in Athletics last 17 games following a win.
Under is 11-5-1 in Athletics last 17 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 17-8-1 in Athletics last 26 overall.
Under is 17-8-1 in Athletics last 26 on grass.
Over is 4-0-1 in Mengdens last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-0-1 in Mengdens last 5 starts overall.
Over is 3-0-1 in Mengdens last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Mengdens last 7 Saturday starts.
Over is 5-1-1 in Mengdens last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 5-1-1 in Mengdens last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-2 in Mengdens last 7 starts vs. American League West.
Over is 9-3-2 in Mengdens last 14 home starts.
Over is 3-1-1 in Mengdens last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-2 in Mengdens last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Oakland.
Mariners are 21-9 in the last 30 meetings in Oakland.
Mariners are 16-7 in the last 23 meetings.

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Preview: Diamondbacks at Dodgers
Gracenote
Sep 1, 2018

Clayton Kershaw looks to win his fourth straight decision as well as pitch his team into a first-place tie in the National League West when the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday for the third contest of their four-game series. Justin Turner hit the tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning on Friday as Los Angeles pulled within one game of the first-place Diamondbacks with a 3-2 victory.

Kershaw is aiming for a strong stretch drive after going 2-0 with a 2.06 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 33 strikeouts against three walks over 35 innings in five starts during August. Arizona counters with Patrick Corbin, who has been superb against the Dodgers this season as he is 1-0 with a 0.98 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 24 strikeouts over 18 1/3 frames in three starts. The Diamondbacks have scored just eight runs while going 2-3 over their last five games as the Dodgers and Colorado, which is 1 1/2 games back, remain in close pursuit. Los Angeles also received a pinch-hit homer from Enrique Hernandez in Friday's contest while remaining 2 1/2 games behind Milwaukee for the NL's second wild-card spot.

TV: 9:10 p.m. ET, FS Arizona, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks LH Patrick Corbin (10-5, 3.15 ERA) vs. Dodgers LH Clayton Kershaw (6-5, 2.39)

Corbin won four consecutive decisions before losing to San Francisco in his last outing despite a strong effort. The 29-year-old registered nine strikeouts while allowing two runs and four hits over seven innings in the 2-0 setback. Despite the strong 2018 showings, Corbin is just 4-9 with a 3.78 ERA in 19 career appearances (17 starts) against the Dodgers.

Kershaw did not factor in the decision against San Diego in his last turn, when he gave up three runs - two earned - and seven hits over eight innings. The 30-year-old is 1-1 with a 2.37 ERA in three starts against the Diamondbacks this season and 15-9 with a 2.53 ERA in 29 career meetings. Kershaw has had success against A.J. Pollock (8-for-40, one homer) and has struck out Paul Goldschmidt (11-for-52) 19 times despite serving up three homers.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Dodgers acquired 3B David Freese from Pittsburgh for INF Jesus Manuel Valdez, obtained Ryan Madson from Washington for fellow RHP Andrew Istler and designated LHP Adam Liberatore for assignment.

2. Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer on Friday, extending his franchise-record streak to 43 consecutive road games in which he has reached base.

3. Los Angeles RHP Kenley Jansen pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his 33rd save after allowing seven runs over his previous four appearances in the aftermath of some heart-related issues.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 3, Diamondbacks 1

 

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W/L Trends
Arizona

Diamondbacks are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Diamondbacks are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 10-3 in their last 13 games following a loss.
Diamondbacks are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 6-0 in Corbins last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 6-1 in Corbins last 7 starts.
Diamondbacks are 6-1 in Corbins last 7 starts on grass.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in Corbins last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Corbins last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Corbins last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 7-2 in Corbins last 9 road starts.
Diamondbacks are 5-2 in Corbins last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 2-7 in Corbins last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Corbins last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.

LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 overall.
Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 games on grass.
Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League West.
Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Dodgers are 21-6 in their last 27 during game 3 of a series.
Dodgers are 19-7 in their last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Dodgers are 36-16 in their last 52 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Dodgers are 65-31 in their last 96 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Dodgers are 108-52 in their last 160 games following a win.
Dodgers are 2-5 in their last 7 Saturday games.
Dodgers are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Dodgers are 48-12 in Kershaws last 60 starts vs. National League West.
Dodgers are 41-12 in Kershaws last 53 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 54-16 in Kershaws last 70 home starts.
Dodgers are 45-14 in Kershaws last 59 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 40-13 in Kershaws last 53 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 65-22 in Kershaws last 87 starts.
Dodgers are 47-16 in Kershaws last 63 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Dodgers are 38-13 in Kershaws last 51 starts during game 3 of a series.
Dodgers are 64-22 in Kershaws last 86 starts on grass.
Dodgers are 39-15 in Kershaws last 54 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 30-12 in Kershaws last 42 Saturday starts.

OU Trends
Arizona

Under is 7-0 in Diamondbacks last 7 overall.
Under is 6-0 in Diamondbacks last 6 road games.
Under is 7-0 in Diamondbacks last 7 on grass.
Under is 5-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 games following a loss.
Under is 6-0 in Diamondbacks last 6 vs. National League West.
Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-1 in Diamondbacks last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 Saturday games.
Under is 13-3 in Diamondbacks last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 10-3 in Diamondbacks last 13 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 6-1-1 in Corbins last 8 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Corbins last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2 in Corbins last 8 starts during game 3 of a series.
Over is 15-5-1 in Corbins last 21 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Corbins last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 19-7-1 in Corbins last 27 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Corbins last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

LA Dodgers

Under is 6-0 in Dodgers last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 7-0 in Dodgers last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Dodgers last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 19-7-2 in Dodgers last 28 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 8-3-1 in Dodgers last 12 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 15-6-1 in Dodgers last 22 vs. National League West.
Under is 34-16-2 in Dodgers last 52 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 6-1 in Kershaws last 7 starts with 6 days of rest.
Under is 20-5-2 in Kershaws last 27 Saturday starts.
Over is 4-1-1 in Kershaws last 6 home starts.
Over is 3-1-1 in Kershaws last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 3-1-1 in Kershaws last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 3-1-1 in Kershaws last 5 starts overall.
Over is 3-1-1 in Kershaws last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 40-18-2 in Kershaws last 60 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Dodgers are 6-0 in Kershaws last 6 home starts vs. Diamondbacks.
Over is 6-1 in Kershaws last 7 home starts vs. Diamondbacks.
Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Los Angeles.
Dodgers are 6-2 in Kershaws last 8 starts vs. Diamondbacks.
Diamondbacks are 17-35 in the last 52 meetings in Los Angeles.
Diamondbacks are 1-7 in Corbins last 8 starts vs. Dodgers.
Diamondbacks are 0-4 in Corbins last 4 road starts vs. Dodgers.

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