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Preview: Braves at Phillies
Gracenote
Sep 29, 2018

There is plenty of young talent on the Atlanta Braves roster that draws attention, but an unsung inexperienced player continues to pay dividends as the National League East champions play at the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday in the next-to-last game of the regular season. Third baseman Johan Camargo finished 3-for-5 with his 19th homer of the season and made two outstanding plays at third base, lifting the Braves to 90 victories on the season with a 10-2 victory.

Atlanta becomes the first NL team to win 90 games after losing 90-plus contests in three or more consecutive seasons since the 1991 Braves, the “worst-to-first” team that jump-started the franchise’s run to 14 division titles, five NL pennants and a World Series championship. The Braves clinched their first playoff berth since 2013 a week ago and now are battling Colorado for home-field advantage in the NL Division Series, and matched a season high with 19 hits in Friday's victory. The Phillies continue their stumble into the offseason, losing their ninth game in a row and falling to 6-20 in September. Right fielder Odubel Herrera finished with a double and a RBI on Friday, and has collected at least one hit in seven of his past nine games.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS South (Atlanta), NBC Sports Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Anibal Sanchez (7-6, 2.96 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Aaron Nola (16-6, 2.45)

It has been quite the journey for Sanchez in 2018, from spring-training signee to six weeks missed with a hamstring injury suffered running in the outfield, to a standout season and likely a starting assignment in the NL Division Series. The 34-year-old has done some of his best pitching down the stretch as the Braves surged to the division title, posting a 2.72 ERA with a .218 opponents batting average in his past seven starts. Sanchez gave up one run on four hits over five innings to beat Philadelphia on Sunday.

Nola makes the final start of his breakthrough season, one in which the 25-year-old has realized his potential and put together a campaign that in many seasons would draw serious consideration for the Cy Young Award. Nola entered the weekend tops in the NL in WAR for pitchers (9.8), second in ERA, tied for fourth in wins and fifth in hits per nine innings (6.44). Nola looks to end on a positive note after going 1-3 with a 4.60 ERA in five September starts, losing to the Braves despite giving up just two runs over six innings Sunday.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Phillies had not allowed a run at home for 17 innings before giving up four in the fourth inning Friday.

2. Atlanta 1B Freddie Freeman doubled three times Friday, giving him 44 two-base hits on the season.

3. Seven Philadelphia relievers allowed eight runs on 14 hits across 5 2/3 innings in the series opener.

PREDICTION: Phillies 3, Braves 2

 

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W/L Trends
Atlanta

Braves are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 10-1 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Braves are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 7-2 in their last 9 road games.
Braves are 7-2 in their last 9 overall.
Braves are 7-2 in their last 9 games on grass.
Braves are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 14-5 in their last 19 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Braves are 19-7 in their last 26 games following a win.
Braves are 40-18 in their last 58 vs. National League East.
Braves are 39-19 in their last 58 vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 3-7 in their last 10 Saturday games.
Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Braves are 5-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 6-2 in Sanchezs last 8 road starts.
Braves are 6-2 in Sanchezs last 8 starts vs. National League East.
Braves are 2-6 in Sanchezs last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Braves are 2-7 in Sanchezs last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Philadelphia

Phillies are 16-36 in their last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 8-20 in their last 28 vs. National League East.
Phillies are 8-20 in their last 28 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 3-8 in their last 11 during game 2 of a series.
Phillies are 7-20 in their last 27 games following a loss.
Phillies are 6-20 in their last 26 overall.
Phillies are 6-20 in their last 26 games on grass.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 Saturday games.
Phillies are 1-10 in their last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 1-10 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 1-10 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Phillies are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Phillies are 0-12 in their last 12 vs. a team with a winning record.
Phillies are 4-1 in Nolas last 5 Saturday starts.
Phillies are 21-6 in Nolas last 27 home starts.
Phillies are 10-3 in Nolas last 13 starts during game 2 of a series.
Phillies are 9-3 in Nolas last 12 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Phillies are 21-7 in Nolas last 28 starts with 5 days of rest.
Phillies are 11-4 in Nolas last 15 starts vs. National League East.
Phillies are 16-6 in Nolas last 22 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Phillies are 20-8 in Nolas last 28 starts.
Phillies are 20-8 in Nolas last 28 starts on grass.
Phillies are 7-3 in Nolas last 10 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 11-5 in Nolas last 16 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Phillies are 1-4 in Nolas last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Phillies are 1-4 in Nolas last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Atlanta

Under is 10-1 in Braves last 11 Saturday games.
Under is 13-3 in Braves last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 11-4 in Braves last 15 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 19-7 in Braves last 26 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 25-10 in Braves last 35 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Braves last 7 road games.
Over is 7-3 in Braves last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 9-4 in Braves last 13 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 11-5 in Braves last 16 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 13-6 in Braves last 19 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Sanchezs last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Sanchezs last 5 road starts.
Under is 3-1-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 5-2 in Sanchezs last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Sanchezs last 7 starts overall.

Philadelphia

Over is 6-1 in Phillies last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-1-1 in Phillies last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 10-4 in Phillies last 14 Saturday games.
Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 home games.
Over is 20-8-1 in Phillies last 29 games following a loss.
Under is 4-0-1 in Nolas last 5 Saturday starts.
Under is 3-0-1 in Nolas last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-1-1 in Nolas last 12 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1-1 in Nolas last 8 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Nolas last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 19-5-3 in Nolas last 27 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 11-3 in Nolas last 14 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 18-5-3 in Nolas last 26 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 8-3-1 in Nolas last 12 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 8-3 in Nolas last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 18-7-1 in Nolas last 26 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 31-15-5 in Nolas last 51 starts on grass.
Under is 31-15-5 in Nolas last 51 starts overall.

Head to Head

Braves are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Phillies are 4-1 in Nolas last 5 home starts vs. Braves.

Umpire Trends - Jordan Baker

Road team is 4-0 in Bakers last 4 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
Over is 4-0 in Bakers last 4 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Baker behind home plate.
Under is 11-4-1 in Bakers last 16 games behind home plate.
Over is 5-2 in Bakers last 7 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
Over is 7-3-2 in Bakers last 12 Saturday games behind home plate.
Braves are 3-8 in their last 11 games with Baker behind home plate.

 

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Preview: White Sox at Twins
Gracenote
Sep 29, 2018

The Minnesota Twins may not be able to take much away from their second losing season in three years, but their solid play at home since late June can be one area they will remember fondly. Coming off a doubleheader sweep of the Chicago White Sox, the Twins seek a season-best fifth consecutive victory Saturday when they host the third of four games against their American League Central rival.

Jose Berrios became the first Minnesota pitcher in eight years to reach 200 strikeouts en route to a 2-1 victory in Friday's series opener, while rookie Mitch Garver returned to the starting lineup after a two-week absence due to a concussion and went 4-for-5 with a career-high six RBIs during a 12-4 rout in the nightcap. Minnesota improved to 4-1 on its season-ending seven-game homestand and moved to 47-32 at Target Field, including a 28-12 mark at the venue since June 24. Chicago (62-98), which has dropped six of its last seven to fall to 8-17 in September, needs one more win this weekend to avoid recording the fourth 100-loss season in club history. The White Sox are averaging a meager 3.3 runs this month.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Chicago, FS North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox LH Carlos Rodon (6-7, 3.61 ERA) vs. Twins RH Kyle Gibson (9-13, 3.68)

After posting a combined 5-0 record and 1.84 ERA across July and August, Rodon fell to 0-4 with a 6.84 mark in September following Sunday's loss to the Chicago Cubs in which he gave up a season-high six runs over a season-low 2 1/3 innings. The North Carolina State product has surrendered at least four runs in four of his five starts this month while recording a 1.82 WHIP. Jorge Polanco is 4-for-11 with a homer versus Rodon, who beat Minnesota with six innings of two-run ball on Aug. 22.

Gibson has won consecutive starts since dropping each of his previous four and is coming off a strong showing Sunday in Oakland, yielding one run across 7 1/3 innings. The 30-year-old improved to 2-2 with a 3.04 ERA in four September outings as a result, although he issued three walks to increase his season total to 76 - the third-highest total in the AL. Tim Anderson is 5-for-15 with a home run versus Gibson, who is 0-2 with a 5.89 ERA in three starts against the White Sox this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Twins' 47 home wins are their most in a season since posting 53 in 2010.

2. The White Sox struck out 19 times during the doubleheader, raising their season total to a major league-high 1,570 - one shy of the all-time record set last year by Milwaukee.

3. Minnesota OF Robbie Grossman went 4-for-6 with three RBIs and two walks during the doubleheader and has three two-hit efforts over his last four games.

PREDICTION: Twins 7, White Sox 3

 

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W/L Trends
Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 53-108 in their last 161 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 3-7 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 Saturday games.
White Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 during game 3 of a series.
White Sox are 3-10 in their last 13 vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 3-12 in their last 15 games following a loss.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 road games.
White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 1-6 in their last 7 overall.
White Sox are 1-6 in their last 7 games on grass.
White Sox are 0-5 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 5-1 in Rodons last 6 road starts.
White Sox are 5-1 in Rodons last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 4-1 in Rodons last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 1-4 in Rodons last 5 starts.
White Sox are 1-4 in Rodons last 5 starts on grass.

Minnesota

Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League Central.
Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win.
Twins are 21-9 in their last 30 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Twins are 48-23 in their last 71 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Twins are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Twins are 0-6 in their last 6 Saturday games.
Twins are 6-1 in Gibsons last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 5-2 in Gibsons last 7 Saturday starts.
Twins are 35-16 in Gibsons last 51 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 1-5 in Gibsons last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

OU Trends
Chi. White Sox

Under is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 7-0-1 in White Sox last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1-1 in White Sox last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 12-3-3 in White Sox last 18 games following a loss.
Under is 9-3-2 in White Sox last 14 road games.
Under is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2 in White Sox last 8 Saturday games.
Under is 6-2-3 in White Sox last 11 vs. American League Central.
Under is 5-2-2 in White Sox last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 17-7 in White Sox last 24 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 16-7-3 in White Sox last 26 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 29-14-2 in White Sox last 45 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0-1 in Rodons last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-0-1 in Rodons last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 5-0-1 in Rodons last 6 starts overall.
Under is 3-0-1 in Rodons last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Rodons last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Rodons last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Rodons last 7 road starts.
Over is 13-4 in Rodons last 17 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-2 in Rodons last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Rodons last 7 Saturday starts.

Minnesota

Over is 7-1 in Twins last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Twins last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Twins last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Twins last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Gibsons last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 3-0-1 in Gibsons last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
Over is 6-1 in Gibsons last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Gibsons last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Gibsons last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 6-2-1 in Gibsons last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 24-9-1 in Gibsons last 34 home starts.
Under is 13-5 in Gibsons last 18 Saturday starts.
Over is 7-3 in Gibsons last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

White Sox are 4-0 in Rodons last 4 starts vs. Twins.
Over is 6-0 in Rodons last 6 starts vs. Twins.
Under is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings in Minnesota.
Under is 6-2 in Gibsons last 8 starts vs. White Sox.
White Sox are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings in Minnesota.

Umpire Trends - John Libka

Home team is 7-1 in Libkas last 8 games behind home plate.
Under is 5-2-1 in Libkas last 8 games behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Tigers at Brewers
Gracenote
Sep 29, 2018

The Milwaukee Brewers are keeping the heat on the first-place Chicago Cubs as they look to post their sixth straight victory when they host the Detroit Tigers on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game interleague set. The Brewers defeated the Tigers 6-5 in the series opener to remain one game behind the Cubs in the National League Central race.

Milwaukee, which has clinched at least a wild-card berth, has won 20 of its last 27 games to make the Cubs sweat heading into the final weekend. Ryan Braun went deep twice on Friday for the second time in three games and has five homers and eight RBIs over his last four contests. The NL's leading hitter (.322) who is a strong MVP candidate, Christian Yelich has recorded eight blasts and 30 RBIs this month after homering in Friday's victory. The Tigers have allowed 26 runs during their three-game losing streak and are sinking to the finish with 13 setbacks in their last 18 contests.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers LH Daniel Norris (0-5, 5.22 ERA) vs. Brewers LH Wade Miley (5-2, 2.32)

Norris is making his eighth start and 11th appearance of the campaign. The 25-year-old settled for a no-decision in his last turn as he gave up one run and six hits over five innings against Kansas City. Norris is starting on the road for the first time since Sept. 1, when he permitted two runs and one hit over 4 1/3 frames in a loss to the New York Yankees.

Miley is 3-0 over his last four starts, including two victories over the Cubs. The 31-year-old has walked fewer than two batters in seven of his last eight outings and owns a 1.18 WHIP in 15 turns with the club. Miley has posted a 6.19 ERA without recording a decision in three career starts against the Tigers, with two of the outings coming last season while he was with Baltimore.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tigers rookie 2B Dawel Lugo hit his first career homer, a two-run blast, on Friday.

2. Braun has reached 20 homers for the ninth time in 12 major-league seasons.

3. Detroit LF Christin Stewart (abdomen) sat out the opener and could miss the entire series.

PREDICTION: Brewers 9, Tigers 4

 

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W/L Trends
Detroit

Tigers are 6-1 in their last 7 interleague road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Tigers are 26-54 in their last 80 games on grass.
Tigers are 21-44 in their last 65 during game 2 of a series.
Tigers are 28-59 in their last 87 overall.
Tigers are 23-49 in their last 72 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 6-13 in their last 19 vs. National League Central.
Tigers are 19-42 in their last 61 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 25-56 in their last 81 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 7-16 in their last 23 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Tigers are 23-53 in their last 76 road games.
Tigers are 3-7 in their last 10 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 23-59 in their last 82 vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 14-38 in their last 52 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 8-22 in their last 30 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
Tigers are 0-7 in their last 7 interleague road games.
Tigers are 0-5 in their last 5 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 4-1 in Norris' last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 4-1 in Norris' last 5 interleague starts.
Tigers are 3-8 in Norris' last 11 starts with 5 days of rest.
Tigers are 1-4 in Norris' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-5 in Norris' last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-6 in Norris' last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-6 in Norris' last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-6 in Norris' last 7 starts.
Tigers are 1-6 in Norris' last 7 starts on grass.
Tigers are 0-5 in Norris' last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Tigers are 0-4 in Norris' last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Milwaukee

Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League Central.
Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games.
Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a win.
Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague home games.
Brewers are 8-1 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Brewers are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 10-3 in their last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Brewers are 44-15 in their last 59 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 20-7 in their last 27 overall.
Brewers are 20-7 in their last 27 games on grass.
Brewers are 8-3 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 43-17 in their last 60 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 10-4 in their last 14 home games.
Brewers are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 Saturday games.
Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
Brewers are 7-0 in Mileys last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Brewers are 6-0 in Mileys last 6 starts.
Brewers are 6-0 in Mileys last 6 starts on grass.
Brewers are 5-1 in Mileys last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 4-1 in Mileys last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends
Detroit

Over is 4-0-1 in Tigers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-0-2 in Tigers last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 9-1-1 in Tigers last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 interleague road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Tigers last 9 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 15-5-2 in Tigers last 22 road games.
Over is 17-6-3 in Tigers last 26 games following a loss.
Under is 24-9-3 in Tigers last 36 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Tigers last 11 interleague games.
Under is 8-3 in Tigers last 11 vs. National League Central.
Over is 8-3-2 in Tigers last 13 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 21-8-2 in Tigers last 31 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Tigers last 10 Saturday games.
Over is 7-3-1 in Tigers last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 7-3 in Tigers last 10 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 9-4 in Tigers last 13 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Norris' last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-0 in Norris' last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Norris' last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-0 in Norris' last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-1-1 in Norris' last 10 starts on grass.
Under is 8-1-1 in Norris' last 10 starts overall.
Under is 5-1-1 in Norris' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Norris' last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-2-1 in Norris' last 11 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Norris' last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 10-4-2 in Norris' last 16 road starts.

Milwaukee

Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 home games.
Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 overall.
Under is 6-2 in Brewers last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Brewers last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 6-2 in Brewers last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 9-3-1 in Brewers last 13 interleague home games.
Under is 21-8-2 in Brewers last 31 interleague games.
Under is 10-4-1 in Brewers last 15 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 19-8-2 in Brewers last 29 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-3 in Brewers last 10 vs. American League Central.
Under is 5-1 in Mileys last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Mileys last 5 home starts.

Head to Head
No trends available.
Umpire Trends - Larry Vanover

Under is 4-0 in Vanovers last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
Home team is 4-0 in Vanovers last 4 interleague games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Under is 10-2-3 in Vanovers last 15 interleague games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-1 in Vanovers last 6 games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-1 in Vanovers last 6 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Under is 9-2 in Vanovers last 11 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
Home team is 4-1 in Vanovers last 5 interleague games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Vanovers last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 interleague games with Vanover behind home plate.
Under is 4-1 in Vanovers last 5 interleague games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Under is 5-2 in Vanovers last 7 games behind home plate.
Under is 11-5-2 in Vanovers last 18 Saturday games behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Marlins at Mets
Gracenote
Sep 29, 2018

The New York Mets say goodbye to one of the most beloved players in franchise history on Saturday as David Wright makes the final appearance of his career in the middle contest of the team's season-ending three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins. A seven-time All-Star, the 35-year-old Wright will start at third base and receive two at-bats from the third spot in the batting order before heading into retirement.

Wright appeared in his first game since May 27, 2016 on Friday, grounding out on the first pitch he saw as a pinch-hitter in the fifth inning of New York's 8-1 loss. The team captain, who had been sidelined due to back, neck and shoulder surgeries, is the Mets' all-time leader in a plethora of categories - including hits (1,777), runs (949), walks (761), total bases (2,945) and RBIs (970). Miami began its season-ending six-game road trip by being outscored 25-10 during a three-game sweep in Washington but used a 13-hit attack on Friday to halt the slide. Miguel Rojas led the way with a double, three singles and an RBI for the Marlins, who lost three of four at home to the Mets earlier this month and are 7-10 in the season series.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Florida (Miami), SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Trevor Richards (4-9, 4.66 ERA) vs. Mets LH Steven Matz (5-11, 4.14)

Richards looks to finish his rookie season with another strong outing after scattering three hits and registering nine strikeouts over seven scoreless innings in a win against Cincinnati on Sunday. The 25-year-old native of Illinois has not fared well on the road, however, going 1-5 with a 5.37 ERA in 12 turns - with the lone victory coming on June 23 at Colorado. Richards lost his only previous start against the Mets as he surrendered six runs - four earned - and seven hits over five frames on Sept. 12 in New York.

Matz hopes to avoid ending the year with a 10-start winless streak after his fifth straight no-decision on Sunday at Washington - in which he yielded three runs on five hits and three walks over three innings - kept him without a victory since July 26 at Pittsburgh. The 27-year-old New Yorker has allowed more than three runs only twice during his nine-start drought but has issued eight walks over as many frames in his last two turns. Matz, who is just 1-6 in 14 outings at home this year but sports a better ERA at Citi Field (3.86) than on the road (4.46), is 3-2 with a 3.26 ERA in seven career starts against Miami - including a 1-0 record and 2.31 ERA in two meetings this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. In addition to Wright, Mets INF Jose Reyes is slated to be in Saturday's starting lineup for what likely will be the final time with the club.

2. Miami 1B Peter O'Brien has recorded three two-hit performances in his last four games and registered three RBIs in as many contests.

3. New York announced prior to Friday's opener that RHPs Robert Gsellman (80 innings pitched) and Seth Lugo (101 1/3) would not appear in the series for precautionary reasons.

PREDICTION: Mets 7, Marlins 4

 

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W/L Trends
Miami

Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Marlins are 11-4 in their last 15 Saturday games.
Marlins are 17-35 in their last 52 overall.
Marlins are 17-35 in their last 52 games on grass.
Marlins are 16-35 in their last 51 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Marlins are 16-36 in their last 52 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 5-12 in their last 17 games following a win.
Marlins are 15-38 in their last 53 road games.
Marlins are 6-18 in their last 24 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Marlins are 3-9 in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League East.
Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Marlins are 2-5 in Richards' last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 1-4 in Richards' last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Marlins are 1-4 in Richards' last 5 starts vs. National League East.
Marlins are 1-5 in Richards' last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Marlins are 0-5 in Richards' last 5 road starts.

NY Mets

Mets are 10-2 in their last 12 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 17-5 in their last 22 games following a loss.
Mets are 13-4 in their last 17 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 home games.
Mets are 14-30 in their last 44 during game 2 of a series.
Mets are 4-9 in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Mets are 4-1 in Matzs last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 4-1 in Matzs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 4-1 in Matzs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 2-6 in Matzs last 8 starts vs. National League East.
Mets are 1-5 in Matzs last 6 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.

OU Trends
Miami

Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 vs. National League East.
Under is 6-1 in Marlins last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-2 in Marlins last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 10-3-1 in Marlins last 14 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 8-3-1 in Marlins last 12 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 10-4 in Marlins last 14 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 34-15-2 in Marlins last 51 road games.
Under is 11-5-2 in Marlins last 18 games following a win.
Under is 4-0 in Richards' last 4 Saturday starts.
Over is 4-0 in Richards' last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 4-0 in Richards' last 4 starts vs. National League East.
Over is 6-1-1 in Richards' last 8 starts on grass.
Over is 6-1-1 in Richards' last 8 starts overall.
Over is 5-1 in Richards' last 6 road starts.
Over is 4-1 in Richards' last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Richards' last 9 starts with 5 days of rest.

NY Mets

Under is 4-0 in Mets last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 8-1 in Mets last 9 Saturday games.
Under is 10-3 in Mets last 13 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 6-2-1 in Mets last 9 games following a loss.
Over is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 10-4-1 in Mets last 15 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2-1 in Mets last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-1-1 in Matzs last 12 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 9-2 in Matzs last 11 Saturday starts.
Under is 3-1-1 in Matzs last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 15-5 in Matzs last 20 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Matzs last 5 starts overall.
Over is 3-1-1 in Matzs last 5 home starts.
Over is 3-1-1 in Matzs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Matzs last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-3 in Matzs last 12 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-1 in Matzs last 8 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 7-3 in Matzs last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Mets are 4-0 in Matzs last 4 starts vs. Marlins.
Under is 5-0 in Matzs last 5 starts vs. Marlins.

Umpire Trends - Mike Winters

Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 Saturday games with Winters behind home plate.
Under is 6-1 in Winters' last 7 Saturday games behind home plate vs. New York.
Road team is 4-1 in Winters' last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
Over is 4-1 in Winters' last 5 games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Winters' last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Miami.
Over is 15-5 in Winters' last 20 Saturday games behind home plate.
Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Winters behind home plate.
Under is 7-3-1 in Winters' last 11 games behind home plate vs. Miami.
Marlins are 3-8 in their last 11 games with Winters behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Indians at Royals
Gracenote
Sep 29, 2018

Corey Kluber looks to finish off the regular season with a fifth straight victory as the playoff-bound Cleveland Indians visit the Kansas City Royals for the third of a four-game set between American League Central rivals Saturday. Kluber owns a career-high 20 victories, going without a loss since Aug. 25, and will likely get the call when the Indians take on Houston in Game 1 of the AL Division Series next Friday.

Cleveland has reached 90 victories three straight seasons for the first time since 1999-2001 after winning five of its last seven and has been especially dominant in the division (48-26). Josh Donaldson belted a grand slam in Friday’s 14-6 victory for the Indians on Friday and is 11-for-29 over his last nine contests after going 2-for-15 in his first five games following the trade with Toronto on Aug. 31. The Royals saw their four-game winning streak come to an end with Friday’s setback, but second baseman Whit Merrifield extended his hitting streak to 18 games - during which he is 24-for-77. Kansas City, which has dropped 11 of 17 games against Cleveland this season, is 35-39 against AL Central opponents and has 57 victories - its fewest since going 56-106 in 2005.

TV: 7:15 p.m. ET, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland), FS Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Corey Kluber (20-7, 2.83 ERA) vs. Royals RH Jakob Junis (8-12, 4.42)

Kluber allowed four hits and one walk over seven scoreless innings to beat the Chicago White Sox on Monday and has limited opponents to three or fewer runs in six of his last eight starts. The 32-year-old Alabama native has struck out at least 10 in three of his last four starts after not being able to accomplish that feat in 16 outings over the previous three months. Jorge Bonifacio is 4-for-8 versus Kluber, who is 3-1 with 3.24 ERA in four starts against the Royals this season - 12-7, 3.02 lifetime.

Junis has registered three consecutive no-decisions since opening his September account with seven scoreless innings in a 5-1 victory at Cleveland. The 26-year-old Illinois native managed two quality starts in his last three trips to the mound but has served up five homers - three against Minnesota on Sept. 16. Francisco Lindor is 7-for-13 with three homers, two doubles and nine RBIs against Junis, who lost his other two starts against the Indians this season while permitting 13 runs (12 earned) over 11 frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Kansas City C Salvador Perez is 9-for-27, including an RBI in each of his last three contests, during a seven-game hitting streak

2. Cleveland INF Erik Gonzalez, who was hit in the head by a pitch Wednesday, will not be available this weekend.

3. Royals OF Brian Goodwin launched a grand slam Friday and boasts seven RBIs in his last five contests.

PREDICTION: Indians 5, Royals 3

 

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W/L Trends
Cleveland

Indians are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 41-16 in their last 57 during game 3 of a series.
Indians are 38-15 in their last 53 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Indians are 20-8 in their last 28 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Indians are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
Indians are 79-33 in their last 112 vs. American League Central.
Indians are 35-16 in their last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 3-7 in their last 10 games following a win.
Indians are 42-9 in Klubers last 51 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 27-6 in Klubers last 33 starts vs. American League Central.
Indians are 13-3 in Klubers last 16 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 16-5 in Klubers last 21 starts during game 3 of a series.
Indians are 41-13 in Klubers last 54 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 16-6 in Klubers last 22 road starts.
Indians are 55-22 in Klubers last 77 starts on grass.
Indians are 57-24 in Klubers last 81 starts.
Indians are 40-17 in Klubers last 57 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 42-18 in Klubers last 60 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Indians are 35-16 in Klubers last 51 starts with 4 days of rest.
Indians are 2-5 in Klubers last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Kansas City

Royals are 5-1 in their last 6 Saturday games.
Royals are 9-2 in their last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Royals are 11-3 in their last 14 home games.
Royals are 11-5 in their last 16 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 17-35 in their last 52 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Royals are 21-44 in their last 65 games following a loss.
Royals are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 7-23 in their last 30 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Royals are 11-40 in their last 51 vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 7-26 in their last 33 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 9-42 in their last 51 during game 3 of a series.
Royals are 5-13 in Junis' last 18 starts on grass.
Royals are 3-8 in Junis' last 11 home starts.
Royals are 5-14 in Junis' last 19 starts.
Royals are 2-6 in Junis' last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Royals are 2-8 in Junis' last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Royals are 1-6 in Junis' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 1-9 in Junis' last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 0-5 in Junis' last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 0-5 in Junis' last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.

OU Trends
Cleveland

Over is 4-0-1 in Indians last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-2-1 in Indians last 12 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Indians last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 14-4-4 in Indians last 22 games following a win.
Under is 9-3-3 in Indians last 15 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 13-5-3 in Indians last 21 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 32-15-4 in Indians last 51 Saturday games.
Under is 3-0-1 in Klubers last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0-1 in Klubers last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in Klubers last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 3-0-1 in Klubers last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
Over is 7-1 in Klubers last 8 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 4-1-1 in Klubers last 6 Saturday starts.
Over is 12-3-1 in Klubers last 16 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 8-2 in Klubers last 10 road starts.
Under is 4-1-1 in Klubers last 6 starts overall.
Under is 4-1-1 in Klubers last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Klubers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-2-1 in Klubers last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Klubers last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 14-6-1 in Klubers last 21 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Kansas City

Under is 6-0 in Royals last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-1-2 in Royals last 11 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Royals last 6 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-3 in Royals last 10 vs. American League Central.
Under is 8-2-1 in Junis' last 11 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Junis' last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-1 in Junis' last 8 starts overall.
Over is 7-3 in Junis' last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Indians are 6-1 in Klubers last 7 starts vs. Royals.
Over is 4-1 in Klubers last 5 road starts vs. Royals.
Indians are 15-7 in the last 22 meetings in Kansas City.
Indians are 36-17 in the last 53 meetings.
Indians are 2-7 in Klubers last 9 road starts vs. Royals.

Umpire Trends - Mike Estabrook

Under is 3-0-1 in Estabrooks last 4 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
Over is 3-0-1 in Estabrooks last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
Indians are 5-0 in their last 5 Saturday games with Estabrook behind home plate.
Indians are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Estabrook behind home plate.
Over is 4-0-1 in Estabrooks last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Road team is 5-1 in Estabrooks last 6 Saturday games behind home plate.
Over is 10-2-3 in Estabrooks last 15 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Road team is 9-2 in Estabrooks last 11 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Road team is 4-1 in Estabrooks last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Under is 37-14-2 in Estabrooks last 53 games behind home plate.
Under is 20-8-1 in Estabrooks last 29 Saturday games behind home plate.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games with Estabrook behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Astros at Orioles (Game 2)
Gracenote
Sep 29, 2018

The Houston Astros have a chance to match - or eclipse - the franchise record for wins in a season when they continue their four-game series at the Baltimore Orioles with a doubleheader on Saturday. The Astros, who open the American League Division Series versus Cleveland on Friday, notched their 101st win with a 2-1 victory on Friday night.

Josh Reddick homered and Marwin Gonzalez delivered a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning as Houston improved to a major league-best 55-23 on the road and beat the Orioles for the 12th time in the past 13 meetings. Astros right-hander Justin Verlander, the AL leader with a career-high 280 strikeouts, goes for his 17th win when he opposes Dylan Bundy, who is trying to avoid his 17th loss in Game 1 of the twin bill. Baltimore set a dubious record in defeat, becoming the sixth team since 1900 - and first since Detroit in 2003 - to lose 113 games in a season. Adam Jones, likely playing in his final series with the team, accounted for the Orioles' lone run with his second RBI double in as many games.

TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston), MASN (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (12-11, 3.75 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Yefry Ramírez (1-7, 6.07)

Keuchel had a stretch of nearly two months earlier this season when he allowed three runs or fewer in 10 of 11 starts, but he has permitted at least five runs in three of his eight turns since. He picked up the win with five innings of three-run ball at Toronto on Monday, the sixth straight outing he failed to pitch beyond six innings. Tim Beckham is 5-for-9 with a double and triple off Keuchel.

Ramirez has gone more than two months since posting his lone career win against Boston on July 24 in his first start after the All-Star break. Following four consecutive relief appearances, he rejoined the rotation on Sept. 15 and was a hard-luck loser against the Chicago White Sox, pitching 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball. Ramirez was hit hard in his next at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 21, giving up six runs in 3 2/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Astros RH Roberto Osuna has converted all 12 save chances since joining the team.

2. Orioles 1B Chris Davis, batting .168 and mired in a 1-for-37 slump over his last 10 games, is expected to sit out the series.

3. Gonzalez has reached safely in 11 straight games.

PREDICTION: Astros 6, Orioles 3

 

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W/L Trends
Houston

Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 18-5 in their last 23 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Astros are 26-8 in their last 34 overall.
Astros are 9-3 in their last 12 during game 3 of a series.
Astros are 51-19 in their last 70 road games.
Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. American League East.
Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 second games of a double-header.
Astros are 45-21 in their last 66 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Astros are 36-17 in their last 53 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Astros are 82-39 in their last 121 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 61-29 in their last 90 games on grass.
Astros are 6-0 in Keuchels last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 8-2 in Keuchels last 10 road starts.
Astros are 8-3 in Keuchels last 11 starts with 4 days of rest.
Astros are 20-8 in Keuchels last 28 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 7-3 in Keuchels last 10 Saturday starts.

Baltimore

Orioles are 17-39 in their last 56 home games.
Orioles are 47-110 in their last 157 games on grass.
Orioles are 15-36 in their last 51 during game 3 of a series.
Orioles are 14-38 in their last 52 Saturday games.
Orioles are 13-38 in their last 51 overall.
Orioles are 7-21 in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Orioles are 13-40 in their last 53 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Orioles are 6-24 in their last 30 vs. American League West.
Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 second games of a double-header.
Orioles are 11-45 in their last 56 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Orioles are 0-4 in Ramirezs last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 0-4 in Ramirezs last 4 starts.
Orioles are 0-4 in Ramirezs last 4 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Houston

Under is 4-0-1 in Astros last 5 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 road games.
Under is 4-0-1 in Astros last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 vs. American League East.
Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 9-1 in Astros last 10 second games of a double-header.
Over is 4-1-1 in Astros last 6 Saturday games.
Over is 4-1 in Astros last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 15-4-3 in Astros last 22 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 on grass.
Over is 18-6-2 in Astros last 26 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 4-0-1 in Keuchels last 5 Saturday starts.
Over is 5-0-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 21-8-1 in Keuchels last 30 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 5-2 in Keuchels last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 9-4-1 in Keuchels last 14 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Baltimore

Under is 4-0-1 in Orioles last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1-1 in Orioles last 6 second games of a double-header.
Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 vs. American League West.
Over is 3-1-1 in Orioles last 5 overall.
Over is 3-1-1 in Orioles last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 3-1-1 in Orioles last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1-1 in Ramirezs last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 6-0 in Keuchels last 6 starts vs. Orioles.
Astros are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Baltimore.
Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Baltimore.
Astros are 22-7 in the last 29 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Alan Porter

Home team is 5-0 in Porters last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Porter behind home plate.
Home team is 17-5 in Porters last 22 games behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Nationals at Rockies
Gracenote
Sep 29, 2018

After losing two months of the season due to a broken foot, David Dahl has the streaking Colorado Rockies on the verge of the first division title in franchise history. Dahl has homered in five consecutive games for the Rockies, who aim for their ninth straight victory when they host the Washington Nationals on Saturday.

Charlie Blackmon, Ian Desmond and Chris Iannetta also homered in Friday’s 5-2 win as Colorado clinched a postseason berth and maintained its one-game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West with two to play. Dahl is batting .316 with eight home runs and 24 RBIs this month while Trevor Story is 6-for-18 with two doubles, one triple, two homers and three RBI in his last five games after missing five with right elbow soreness. The Rockies can move closer to clinching the division title with a win on Saturday over Washington, which saw its three-game winning streak come to an end. Trea Turner tripled in two runs in the series opener and the Nationals outhit Colorado 12-8 but went just 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, MASN2 (Washington), AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (9-7, 3.77 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Jon Gray (12-8, 4.91)

Strasburg needed 100 pitches to get through four innings against Miami on Monday, allowing one run on three hits and four walks. The three-time All-Star is looking to reach the 10-win mark for the fifth consecutive season and sixth time in his career. Blackmon is 7-for-14 with one homer against Strasburg, who is 4-4 with a 4.19 ERA in nine career starts versus Colorado – including a 1-3 record and 7.20 mark in four outings at Coors Field.

After posting a 7.88 ERA over his first four starts this month, Gray turned in a stellar outing against Philadelphia on Monday as he gave up one run and four hits over seven innings of a 10-1 victory. The 26-year-old native of Oklahoma owns a 7-3 record and 4.50 ERA in 15 starts at Coors Field this season. Matt Wieters is 4-for-9 with a home run against Gray, who is 0-2 with a 6.48 ERA in three career starts versus Washington.

WALK-OFFS

1. If the Rockies and Dodgers finish tied atop the NL West, there will be a one-game playoff for the division crown on Monday in Los Angeles.

2. The Nationals need one victory in their final two games to secure their seventh straight season with a .500 record or better.

3. Colorado has reached the postseason in consecutive campaigns for the first time in the club’s 26-year history.

PREDICTION: Rockies 7, Nationals 4

 

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W/L Trends
Washington

Nationals are 5-0 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Nationals are 6-1 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 9-3 in their last 12 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 8-3 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 8-3 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 9-4 in their last 13 road games.
Nationals are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League West.
Nationals are 6-1 in Strasburgs last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 21-5 in Strasburgs last 26 starts during game 2 of a series.
Nationals are 4-1 in Strasburgs last 5 Saturday starts.
Nationals are 4-1 in Strasburgs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 7-2 in Strasburgs last 9 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 38-13 in Strasburgs last 51 starts with 4 days of rest.
Nationals are 65-23 in Strasburgs last 88 starts.
Nationals are 65-23 in Strasburgs last 88 starts on grass.
Nationals are 24-9 in Strasburgs last 33 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 37-14 in Strasburgs last 51 road starts.
Nationals are 24-10 in Strasburgs last 34 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 2-5 in Strasburgs last 7 starts vs. National League West.

Colorado

Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 8-0 in their last 8 overall.
Rockies are 8-0 in their last 8 games on grass.
Rockies are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 6-1 in their last 7 Saturday games.
Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Rockies are 20-6 in their last 26 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 22-7 in their last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 19-7 in their last 26 vs. National League East.
Rockies are 31-12 in their last 43 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 18-7 in their last 25 during game 2 of a series.
Rockies are 38-17 in their last 55 games following a win.
Rockies are 35-16 in their last 51 home games.
Rockies are 49-23 in their last 72 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 10-1 in Grays last 11 starts during game 2 of a series.
Rockies are 7-1 in Grays last 8 home starts.
Rockies are 5-1 in Grays last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 9-2 in Grays last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 4-1 in Grays last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 12-3 in Grays last 15 starts.
Rockies are 12-3 in Grays last 15 starts on grass.
Rockies are 6-2 in Grays last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Rockies are 6-2 in Grays last 8 starts vs. National League East.
Rockies are 5-2 in Grays last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.

OU Trends
Washington

Under is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 8-3-1 in Nationals last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-4 in Nationals last 14 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 38-16-3 in Nationals last 57 vs. National League West.
Over is 7-3-1 in Nationals last 11 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 35-16-7 in Nationals last 58 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 36-17-4 in Nationals last 57 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 29-14-1 in Nationals last 44 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-0 in Strasburgs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1 in Strasburgs last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Strasburgs last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 10-3-2 in Strasburgs last 15 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 20-8 in Strasburgs last 28 road starts.
Over is 14-6 in Strasburgs last 20 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Colorado

Under is 40-15-1 in Rockies last 56 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 38-15 in Rockies last 53 Saturday games.
Under is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 37-16-2 in Rockies last 55 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 28-13-1 in Rockies last 42 home games.
Under is 34-16-1 in Rockies last 51 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-0 in Grays last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Grays last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 10-1 in Grays last 11 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-1 in Grays last 7 home starts.
Over is 5-1 in Grays last 6 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 15-5-1 in Grays last 21 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Grays last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Colorado.
Under is 5-2-2 in Strasburgs last 9 starts vs. Rockies.
Nationals are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Larry Vanover

Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 Saturday games with Vanover behind home plate.
Under is 3-0-2 in Vanovers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Washington.
Home team is 11-2 in Vanovers last 13 games behind home plate vs. Washington.
Home team is 5-1 in Vanovers last 6 games behind home plate.
Under is 4-1 in Vanovers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Home team is 4-1 in Vanovers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Under is 3-1-1 in Vanovers last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Washington.
Under is 5-2 in Vanovers last 7 games behind home plate.
Under is 11-5-2 in Vanovers last 18 Saturday games behind home plate.
Nationals are 0-6 in their last 6 Saturday games with Vanover behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Diamondbacks at Padres
Gracenote
Sep 29, 2018

The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres, who square off again at Petco Park on Saturday, have played two marathon games this season and split the decisions. Freddy Galvis' run-scoring double in the 15th inning on Friday gave the host Padres a 3-2 victory in the series opener, exacting a form of revenge for a 16-inning loss at Arizona on July 8.

The hot-hitting Galvis recorded two hits for his seventh multi-hit performance in 12 games and is a torrid 22-for-50 during that stretch. San Diego's Hunter Renfroe was scratched from the starting lineup due to illness but belted a game-tying, pinch-hit homer with two outs in the 12th inning after Arizona moved ahead in the top of the frame. The Diamondbacks continued their late-season swoon with their 14th loss in 19 games and also have dropped nine of their last 11 road contests. Arizona slugger Paul Goldschmidt, who went 1-for-6 in the series opener, is in a 2-for-22 funk over his last six games and has registered just one RBI without a homer over his last 18 contests.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Zack Godley (14-11, 4.75 ERA) vs. Padres RH Jacob Nix (2-4, 6.81)

Godley has lost four straight starts, posting a horrific 7.64 ERA during that stretch. The 28-year-old began his streak of losses against the Padres, when he gave up four runs and two hits over five innings on Sept. 3. Godley is 2-1 with a 5.24 ERA in five appearances (four starts) versus San Diego this season and 3-4 with a 5.40 ERA in 14 career meetings (10 starts).

Nix is making his ninth major-league start and has yet to issue more than two walks in any of his outings. The 22-year-old was torched by Arizona on Aug. 16, when he recorded just two outs while giving up five runs and five hits. Nix lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in his last turn as he gave up six runs and six hits over 2 1/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Padres rookie C Francisco Mejia struck out three times in six hitless at-bats in the series opener and is just 4-for-30 over his last 10 contests.

2. Arizona INF Eduardo Escobar went 2-for-7 on Friday to extend his hitting streak to nine games.

3. San Diego RHP Brett Kennedy (knee) underwent surgery and is expected to be ready for spring training next year.

PREDICTION: Padres 4, Rockies 2

 

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W/L Trends
Arizona

Diamondbacks are 9-2 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Diamondbacks are 7-19 in their last 26 overall.
Diamondbacks are 7-19 in their last 26 games on grass.
Diamondbacks are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a loss.
Diamondbacks are 4-12 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. National League West.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 road games.
Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Diamondbacks are 0-7 in their last 7 Saturday games.
Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 7-2 in Godleys last 9 starts during game 2 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 6-2 in Godleys last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Diamondbacks are 8-3 in Godleys last 11 starts with 5 days of rest.
Diamondbacks are 5-2 in Godleys last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Diamondbacks are 3-7 in Godleys last 10 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Godleys last 5 Saturday starts.
Diamondbacks are 1-5 in Godleys last 6 starts vs. National League West.
Diamondbacks are 1-6 in Godleys last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 0-4 in Godleys last 4 starts.
Diamondbacks are 0-4 in Godleys last 4 starts on grass.

San Diego

Padres are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Padres are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Padres are 10-4 in their last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Padres are 22-46 in their last 68 games following a win.
Padres are 8-17 in their last 25 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 10-23 in their last 33 vs. National League West.
Padres are 12-28 in their last 40 home games.
Padres are 16-41 in their last 57 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 7-19 in their last 26 during game 2 of a series.
Padres are 1-10 in their last 11 Saturday games.
Padres are 1-4 in Nixs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 0-4 in Nixs last 4 starts vs. National League West.

OU Trends
Arizona

Under is 7-0 in Diamondbacks last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 12-3 in Diamondbacks last 15 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 16-5 in Diamondbacks last 21 vs. National League West.
Under is 12-4 in Diamondbacks last 16 road games.
Under is 9-3 in Diamondbacks last 12 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-3-1 in Diamondbacks last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 8-3 in Diamondbacks last 11 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 7-3 in Diamondbacks last 10 Saturday games.
Over is 4-0-1 in Godleys last 5 Saturday starts.
Over is 7-0-1 in Godleys last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Godleys last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Godleys last 6 road starts.
Over is 4-1 in Godleys last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 12-4-2 in Godleys last 18 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 6-2-1 in Godleys last 9 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Godleys last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

San Diego

Over is 5-1 in Padres last 6 Saturday games.
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 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 16-5 in Padres last 21 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 3-1-1 in Padres last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 8-3 in Padres last 11 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-1 in Padres last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 14-6 in Padres last 20 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-4 in Padres last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-0 in Nixs last 4 starts on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Nixs last 4 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Diamondbacks are 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in San Diego.
Under is 3-1-1 in Godleys last 5 starts vs. Padres.
Diamondbacks are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
Diamondbacks are 2-6 in Godleys last 8 starts vs. Padres.

Umpire Trends - Gabe Morales

Home team is 5-0 in Morales' last 5 games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-0 in Morales' last 5 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
Padres are 6-1 in their last 7 games with Morales behind home plate.
Over is 6-2-1 in Morales' last 9 Saturday games behind home plate.
Under is 5-2 in Morales' last 7 games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-2 in Morales' last 7 games behind home plate vs. San Diego.

 

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Preview: Athletics at Angels
Gracenote
Sep 29, 2018

With their postseason status now set, the Oakland Athletics can play loose in their final two games of the regular season. Oakland looks to bounce back from its series-opening loss when it takes on the host Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.

The Athletics, who will be visiting the New York Yankees for the American League wild-card game on Wednesday, have been alternating wins and losses for a week as they attempted to gain home-field advantage for the contest. Oakland registered only five hits in Friday's 8-5 setback, with three coming during its five-run rally in the eighth inning. The Angels are finishing the campaign strong as they've followed a five-game losing streak with four consecutive victories. Mike Trout and Taylor Ward homered while Japanese rookie Shohei Ohtani went 3-for-3 with two RBIs for Los Angeles, which was outscored 31-3 in back-to-back losses in Oakland last week.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Trevor Cahill (6-4, 3.91 ERA) vs. Angels LH Tyler Skaggs (8-9, 3.91)

Cahill is expected to make his second start following a hiatus caused by a back injury and 21st overall in an injury-riddled 2018 season. The 30-year-old Californian lasted only 3 1/3 innings against Minnesota on Sunday as he was tagged for five runs - three earned - and five hits en route to a loss. Cahill, who has worked a total of six frames in his last two outings, is 5-3 with a 2.44 ERA in 12 career appearances (11 starts) versus the Angels - including a no-decision at Los Angeles on Aug. 12 in which he yielded four runs and seven hits over 4 2/3 innings.

Skaggs is coming off his second start after missing over a month with an adductor strain, a loss at Houston on Sunday in which he surrendered four runs and five hits over 2 1/3 innings. The 27-year-old, who also hails from the Golden State, made his fourth start of the year against the Athletics on Sept. 18 in his initial return from the injury and issued two walks without yielding a hit in three scoreless frames at Oakland. Skaggs is 2-1 with a 3.20 ERA versus the Athletics this season after going 0-4 with a 6.26 ERA in five starts prior to 2018.

WALK-OFFS

1. Trout needs two home runs to match the career high of 41 he set in 2015.

2. Oakland 2B Jed Lowrie has gone 6-for-20 during his four-game hitting streak and is three RBIs away from reaching 100 for the first time in his career.

3. Ohtani is riding a four-game hitting streak during which he is 7-for-16 with two homers and six RBIs.

PREDICTION: Athletics 9, Angels 6

 

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W/L Trends
Oakland

Athletics are 12-3 in their last 15 Saturday games.
Athletics are 22-6 in their last 28 games following a loss.
Athletics are 22-6 in their last 28 during game 2 of a series.
Athletics are 50-14 in their last 64 vs. a team with a losing record.
Athletics are 7-2 in their last 9 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Athletics are 8-3 in their last 11 vs. American League West.
Athletics are 24-9 in their last 33 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Athletics are 29-11 in their last 40 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 37-15 in their last 52 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 39-16 in their last 55 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 61-26 in their last 87 games on grass.
Athletics are 23-10 in their last 33 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Athletics are 41-18 in their last 59 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Athletics are 62-28 in their last 90 overall.
Athletics are 6-0 in Cahills last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 4-0 in Cahills last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 6-1 in Cahills last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 5-1 in Cahills last 6 starts vs. American League West.
Athletics are 5-1 in Cahills last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 4-1 in Cahills last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Athletics are 4-1 in Cahills last 5 Saturday starts.
Athletics are 9-3 in Cahills last 12 starts.
Athletics are 9-3 in Cahills last 12 starts on grass.
Athletics are 9-4 in Cahills last 13 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Athletics are 5-11 in Cahills last 16 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

LA Angels

Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League West.
Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
Angels are 5-0 in their last 5 home games.
Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
Angels are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Angels are 19-42 in their last 61 vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels are 9-20 in their last 29 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 16-36 in their last 52 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 3-9 in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels are 3-9 in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Angels are 4-1 in Skaggs' last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Angels are 10-4 in Skaggs' last 14 starts vs. American League West.
Angels are 2-5 in Skaggs' last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels are 2-5 in Skaggs' last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 1-4 in Skaggs' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 1-5 in Skaggs' last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels are 1-5 in Skaggs' last 6 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Angels are 0-4 in Skaggs' last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Oakland

Over is 6-0 in Athletics last 6 road games.
Over is 5-0 in Athletics last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 6-0 in Athletics last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 10-1 in Athletics last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in Athletics last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Athletics last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-2 in Athletics last 12 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 20-7 in Athletics last 27 overall.
Over is 19-7 in Athletics last 26 on grass.
Under is 8-3-2 in Athletics last 13 Saturday games.
Over is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-3 in Athletics last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 33-16-2 in Athletics last 51 vs. American League West.
Under is 2-0-2 in Cahills last 4 Saturday starts.
Under is 2-0-2 in Cahills last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 10-1-3 in Cahills last 14 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-1-1 in Cahills last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 11-2-3 in Cahills last 16 starts vs. American League West.
Over is 5-1-1 in Cahills last 7 starts on grass.
Over is 5-1-1 in Cahills last 7 starts overall.
Over is 5-1-1 in Cahills last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-2-1 in Cahills last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 21-6-2 in Cahills last 29 road starts.
Over is 15-5-3 in Cahills last 23 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

LA Angels

Over is 6-0 in Angels last 6 Saturday games.
Over is 5-0-1 in Angels last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-0-1 in Angels last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-0-1 in Angels last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-1-1 in Angels last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-2-1 in Angels last 10 overall.
Over is 7-2-1 in Angels last 10 on grass.
Over is 7-2-1 in Angels last 10 vs. American League West.
Over is 3-1-1 in Angels last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-3-1 in Angels last 13 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 35-17-3 in Angels last 55 games following a win.
Under is 4-0 in Skaggs' last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1-2 in Skaggs' last 7 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Over is 3-1-1 in Skaggs' last 5 starts overall.
Over is 3-1-1 in Skaggs' last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Skaggs' last 8 Saturday starts.
Over is 5-2-1 in Skaggs' last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1-2 in Cahills last 8 starts vs. Angels.
Over is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings.
Over is 21-8-1 in the last 30 meetings in Los Angeles.
Under is 5-2 in Skaggs' last 7 starts vs. Athletics.
Athletics are 7-3 in Cahills last 10 starts vs. Angels.
Athletics are 6-17 in the last 23 meetings in Los Angeles.

Umpire Trends - Joe West

Over is 4-0 in Wests last 4 games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-0 in Wests last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Under is 4-0-1 in Wests last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Oakland.
Angels are 7-1 in their last 8 games with West behind home plate.
Under is 8-2 in Wests last 10 Saturday games behind home plate.
Under is 20-5-5 in Wests last 30 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Home team is 14-5 in Wests last 19 Saturday games behind home plate.
Angels are 5-2 in their last 7 Saturday games with West behind home plate.
Under is 5-2 in Wests last 7 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Home team is 11-5 in Wests last 16 games behind home plate.
Home team is 17-8 in Wests last 25 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Athletics are 2-6 in their last 8 games with West behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Rangers at Mariners
Gracenote
Sep 29, 2018

Robinson Cano stroked a season-high four hits on Friday and is in line to finish with a batting average of .300 or better for the ninth time in his career. Cano looks to improve his .304 mark when the Seattle Mariners host the Texas Rangers on Saturday for the third contest of their four-game series.

Cano was batting .296 before his stellar outing on Friday in which he plated two runs to help Seattle register a 12-6 victory. Cameron Maybin collected a career high-tying four RBIs while slugger Nelson Cruz contributed a run-scoring double for his 97th RBI as he attempts to reach 100 for the fourth time in the majors. Texas veteran Adrian Beltre notched two RBIs on Friday to boost his career total to 1,706, snapping a tie with Hall-of-Famer Frank Thomas on the all-time list. Elvis Andrus recorded his second three-hit performance of the month but is batting just .213 in September.

TV: 9:10 p.m. ET, FS Southwest (Texas), ROOT Northwest (Seattle)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers RH Adrian Sampson (0-2, 4.96 ERA) vs. Mariners LH James Paxton (11-6, 3.85)

Sampson is making his fifth appearance (fourth start) with Texas and has served up six homers in just 16 1/3 innings. The 26-year-old, who is from the Seattle area, is pitching at Safeco Field for the first time despite receiving one opportunity to perform on the road as a member of the Mariners in 2016. "I'm excited about it," Sampson told reporters. "I just need to take care of business. When I get out there, I just need to put blinders on, but that's how I have been pitching lately, with tunnel vision."

Paxton is making his second start since missing two-plus weeks due to pneumonia. The 29-year-old is one strikeout away from becoming the sixth pitcher in franchise history to reach the 200 plateau. Paxton is 2-4 with a 4.98 ERA in 13 career starts against the Rangers and has a 7.00 ERA in two no-decisions this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rangers C Robinson Chirinos hit a two-run homer on Friday for his first blast since Sept. 2.

2. Seattle SS Jean Segura departed Friday's game after the second inning - manager Scott Servais said he was pulled because he didn't like his effort running the bases - while 2B-CF Dee Gordon (foot) missed his third straight contest.

3. Texas purchased the contract of LHP Brandon Mann, who lives in Seattle, from Triple-A Round Rock in order to have another arm for the season-ending weekend.

PREDICTION: Mariners 7, Rangers 5

 

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W/L Trends
Texas

Rangers are 6-13 in their last 19 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rangers are 16-35 in their last 51 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 4-9 in their last 13 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 3-7 in their last 10 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 Saturday games.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
Rangers are 2-8 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 road games.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 1-6 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Rangers are 1-7 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Rangers are 0-6 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Seattle

Mariners are 6-1 in their last 7 Saturday games.
Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 home games.
Mariners are 8-24 in their last 32 games following a win.
Mariners are 3-13 in their last 16 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mariners are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 0-6 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mariners are 5-2 in Paxtons last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Mariners are 5-2 in Paxtons last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 15-7 in Paxtons last 22 starts with 4 days of rest.
Mariners are 2-5 in Paxtons last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Mariners are 1-4 in Paxtons last 5 home starts.
Mariners are 2-10 in Paxtons last 12 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Texas

Over is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 Saturday games.
Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 games following a loss.
Under is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Rangers last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2-1 in Rangers last 9 road games vs. a left-handed starter.

Seattle

Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 home games.
Over is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 vs. American League West.
Under is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 26-11 in Mariners last 37 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Paxtons last 6 home starts.
Under is 4-1 in Paxtons last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Paxtons last 8 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 6-2 in Paxtons last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Paxtons last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Rangers are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Over is 5-2 in Paxtons last 7 starts vs. Rangers.
Mariners are 2-6 in Paxtons last 8 starts vs. Rangers.
Mariners are 1-4 in Paxtons last 5 home starts vs. Rangers.

Umpire Trends - Nick Mahrley

Home team is 16-5 in Mahrleys last 21 games behind home plate.