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W/L Trends
Boston

Red Sox are 8-0 in their last 8 during game 4 of a series.
Red Sox are 44-10 in their last 54 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Red Sox are 41-10 in their last 51 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Red Sox are 21-6 in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Red Sox are 17-5 in their last 22 Sunday games.
Red Sox are 42-13 in their last 55 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 41-13 in their last 54 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 40-13 in their last 53 overall.
Red Sox are 42-14 in their last 56 vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 39-13 in their last 52 games on grass.
Red Sox are 38-15 in their last 53 games following a win.
Red Sox are 49-21 in their last 70 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 42-19 in their last 61 road games.
Red Sox are 46-21 in their last 67 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 6-0 in Sales last 6 starts.
Red Sox are 6-0 in Sales last 6 starts on grass.
Red Sox are 6-1 in Sales last 7 starts vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 13-3 in Sales last 16 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Sales last 5 road starts.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Sales last 5 Sunday starts.
Red Sox are 21-7 in Sales last 28 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 23-9 in Sales last 32 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Red Sox are 21-9 in Sales last 30 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Baltimore

Orioles are 19-41 in their last 60 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Orioles are 25-56 in their last 81 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 4-9 in their last 13 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Orioles are 36-86 in their last 122 games on grass.
Orioles are 15-36 in their last 51 vs. American League East.
Orioles are 24-62 in their last 86 games following a loss.
Orioles are 10-26 in their last 36 home games.
Orioles are 20-53 in their last 73 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 18-49 in their last 67 overall.
Orioles are 7-19 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Orioles are 13-40 in their last 53 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Orioles are 3-7 in Cobbs last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 1-4 in Cobbs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Orioles are 1-4 in Cobbs last 5 starts vs. American League East.
Orioles are 1-4 in Cobbs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 4-17 in Cobbs last 21 starts.
Orioles are 1-5 in Cobbs last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Orioles are 1-5 in Cobbs last 6 starts on grass.
Orioles are 1-5 in Cobbs last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 0-7 in Cobbs last 7 home starts.
Orioles are 0-9 in Cobbs last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.

OU Trends
Boston

Over is 5-1-1 in Red Sox last 7 road games.
Over is 4-1-1 in Red Sox last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-2 in Red Sox last 7 overall.
Over is 4-1-1 in Red Sox last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1-1 in Red Sox last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-2 in Red Sox last 7 vs. American League East.
Under is 7-2-1 in Red Sox last 10 during game 4 of a series.
Under is 6-2-2 in Red Sox last 10 on grass.
Over is 3-1-2 in Red Sox last 6 games following a win.
Over is 3-1-1 in Red Sox last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 3-1-2 in Red Sox last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 23-9-1 in Red Sox last 33 Sunday games.
Over is 5-2-1 in Red Sox last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 5-2-1 in Red Sox last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 4-0 in Sales last 4 road starts.
Under is 6-1 in Sales last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Sales last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-4 in Sales last 13 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 9-4 in Sales last 13 starts vs. American League East.

Baltimore

Over is 10-1-1 in Orioles last 12 Sunday games.
Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 9-2-1 in Orioles last 12 on grass.
Over is 4-1-1 in Orioles last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 4-1-1 in Orioles last 6 home games.
Over is 8-2-1 in Orioles last 11 vs. American League East.
Over is 11-3-1 in Orioles last 15 overall.
Over is 7-2-1 in Orioles last 10 games following a loss.
Under is 3-1-1 in Orioles last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Orioles last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Orioles last 11 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 16-6 in Orioles last 22 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 25-10-2 in Orioles last 37 during game 4 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Cobbs last 5 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Cobbs last 5 home starts.
Under is 4-1 in Cobbs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Red Sox are 5-0 in Sales last 5 starts vs. Orioles.
Red Sox are 22-7 in the last 29 meetings in Baltimore.
Red Sox are 20-8 in the last 28 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Adrian Johnson

Under is 5-0 in Johnsons last 5 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Boston.
Home team is 5-1 in Johnsons last 6 games behind home plate.
Over is 12-3-1 in Johnsons last 16 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
Over is 4-1 in Johnsons last 5 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
Home team is 4-1 in Johnsons last 5 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Boston.
Red Sox are 7-2 in their last 9 games with Johnson behind home plate.
Over is 7-3 in Johnsons last 10 games behind home plate vs. Boston.
Over is 52-25-7 in Johnsons last 84 games behind home plate.
Orioles are 5-13 in their last 18 games with Johnson behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Rangers at Yankees
Gracenote
Aug 11, 2018

Miguel Andujar is making a stirring bid to give the New York Yankees the American League Rookie of the Year award for the second straight season. Andujar belted a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning in Saturday's 5-3 win for New York and is 6-for-12 in the series against the Texas Rangers entering Sunday's finale at Yankee Stadium.

Andujar's two-run shot was his third blast in five games and gave him 17 home runs for the season -- eight of which have either tied the game or put the Yankees ahead. Giancarlo Stanton was limited to designated hitter again but went deep for the fourth time in five games to move within one of his fifth 30-homer season. Second baseman Rougned Odor is 9-for-23 during a five-game hitting streak for the Rangers, who dropped to 6-4 during August after Saturday's loss. A matchup of left-handers is on tap Sunday when Texas sends Martin Perez to the mound to oppose veteran CC Sabathia.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, FS Southwest (Texas), YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers LH Martín Pérez (2-4, 6.15 ERA) vs. Yankees LH CC Sabathia (6-4, 3.49)

Perez is winless in five starts since coming back from a 2 1/2-month stint on the disabled list, settling for his fourth straight no-decision after yielding three runs and 10 hits over seven innings versus Seattle. It was his third quality start since his return and matched his longest outing of the season. Perez owns a 2-1 record in three starts versus the Yankees despite a bloated 8.53 ERA.

Sabathia struck out a season-high 12 in a no-decision at the Chicago White Sox, but he was unable to make it through six innings for the fifth start in a row. The 38-year-old also is winless in that stretch and will be seeking his first victory since beating Atlanta on July 4. Sabathia was pounded for seven runs at Texas on May 23, but he is 11-6 with a 5.46 ERA in 23 starts versus the Rangers.

WALK-OFFS

1. New York has scored at least five runs in 13 straight home games.

2. Rangers OF Shin-Soo Choo collected three hits Saturday and is 6-for-12 in the series.

3. The Yankees have hit 21 homers in six games against Texas this season.

PREDICTION: Yankees 6, Rangers 3

 

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W/L Trends
Texas

Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Rangers are 24-50 in their last 74 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 16-35 in their last 51 Sunday games.
Rangers are 22-48 in their last 70 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 4-9 in their last 13 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Rangers are 8-21 in their last 29 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 3-14 in their last 17 during game 4 of a series.
Rangers are 4-0 in Perezs last 4 starts during game 4 of a series.
Rangers are 5-1 in Perezs last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 7-3 in Perezs last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Rangers are 2-5 in Perezs last 7 Sunday starts.
Rangers are 3-8 in Perezs last 11 starts with 5 days of rest.
Rangers are 7-19 in Perezs last 26 starts vs. American League East.
Rangers are 1-4 in Perezs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Rangers are 1-4 in Perezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 1-4 in Perezs last 5 starts on grass.
Rangers are 1-4 in Perezs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 1-5 in Perezs last 6 starts.

NY Yankees

Yankees are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. American League West.
Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 59-20 in their last 79 home games.
Yankees are 20-7 in their last 27 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a win.
Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 37-17 in their last 54 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Yankees are 37-17 in their last 54 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 36-17 in their last 53 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Yankees are 59-28 in their last 87 games on grass.
Yankees are 35-17 in their last 52 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Yankees are 10-2 in Sabathias last 12 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 4-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 4-1 in Sabathias last 5 Sunday starts.
Yankees are 22-6 in Sabathias last 28 home starts.
Yankees are 10-4 in Sabathias last 14 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 5-2 in Sabathias last 7 starts.
Yankees are 5-2 in Sabathias last 7 starts on grass.
Yankees are 39-19 in Sabathias last 58 starts vs. American League West.
Yankees are 1-5 in Sabathias last 6 starts during game 4 of a series.

OU Trends
Texas

Over is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 games following a loss.
Over is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 on grass.
Over is 8-2 in Rangers last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 vs. American League East.
Over is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-0-1 in Perezs last 5 starts during game 4 of a series.
Over is 10-1-2 in Perezs last 13 starts vs. American League East.
Over is 12-2-2 in Perezs last 16 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 4-1 in Perezs last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 7-2-1 in Perezs last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 15-5-3 in Perezs last 23 Sunday starts.
Under is 18-7-2 in Perezs last 27 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-3-1 in Perezs last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

NY Yankees

Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 2-0-2 in Yankees last 4 Sunday games.
Over is 3-0-1 in Yankees last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 2-0-3 in Yankees last 5 during game 4 of a series.
Over is 6-1-1 in Yankees last 8 games following a win.
Over is 4-1-1 in Yankees last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Yankees last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Yankees last 6 home games.
Under is 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 Sunday starts.
Under is 4-0-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts during game 4 of a series.
Under is 5-0 in Sabathias last 5 home starts.
Under is 5-1-1 in Sabathias last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 4-1-1 in Sabathias last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 28-11-1 in Sabathias last 40 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 40-17-3 in Sabathias last 60 starts overall.
Under is 7-3 in Sabathias last 10 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 32-14-5 in Sabathias last 51 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 15-7-1 in Sabathias last 23 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 33-16-3 in Sabathias last 52 starts on grass.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0-1 in Sabathias last 5 home starts vs. Rangers.
Over is 9-1-1 in Sabathias last 11 starts vs. Rangers.
Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Yankees are 0-5 in Sabathias last 5 starts vs. Rangers.

Umpire Trends - Lance Barksdale

Under is 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 starts with Barksdale behind home plate.
Under is 4-0 in Barksdales last 4 Sunday games behind home plate vs. New York.
Under is 5-0 in Perezs last 5 starts with Barksdale behind home plate.
Rangers are 5-0 in their last 5 Sunday games with Barksdale behind home plate.
Under is 5-0-2 in Barksdales last 7 games behind home plate vs. Texas.
Home team is 5-1 in Barksdales last 6 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Texas.
Over is 4-1 in Barksdales last 5 games behind home plate.
Home team is 24-6 in Barksdales last 30 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Under is 21-6-1 in Barksdales last 28 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Under is 35-12-5 in Barksdales last 52 Sunday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Barksdales last 7 games behind home plate.
Home team is 20-8 in Barksdales last 28 games behind home plate vs. Texas.
Home team is 45-21 in Barksdales last 66 Sunday games behind home plate.
Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 games with Barksdale behind home plate.
Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 Sunday games with Barksdale behind home plate.
Rangers are 1-4 in Perezs last 5 starts with Barksdale behind home plate.
Yankees are 1-8 in their last 9 games with Barksdale behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Rays at Blue Jays
Gracenote
Aug 11, 2018

Playing in a top-heavy American League East that features the major league-best Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, the Toronto Blue Jays' toughest division opponent has turned out to be the Tampa Bay Rays. The Blue Jays have dropped seven of eight in the season series and will try to avoid a three-game sweep in Sunday's series finale at Rogers Centre.

Rookie shortstop Willy Adames collected two more hits in Saturday's 3-1 win and is 5-for-7 with four runs scored in the series for Tampa Bay, which has outscored Toronto 35-13 in the eight meetings this season. Joey Wendle also had two hits and an RBI on Saturday and is 8-for-17 with seven RBIs over the past five games for the Rays, who have won three in a row overall and five straight against the Blue Jays. Aledmys Díaz homered in Saturday's loss for Toronto, which has managed only one run and eight hits in the first two games of the series. Marcus Stroman, who had to leave his last start due to a blister, was cleared to pitch Sunday's game and will face recently acquired Tyler Glasnow.

TV: 1:07 p.m. ET, FS Sun (Tampa Bay), OMNI, Sportsnet-1 (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH Tyler Glasnow (1-2, 4.14 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Marcus Stroman (4-8, 5.20)

The hard-throwing Glasnow pitched solely out of the bullpen with Pittsburgh, making 34 relief appearances, but has been shifted to the rotation by the Rays. He went four innings in his team debut, striking out five in three innings of one-run ball, and followed that up by fanning nine while allowing one run and two hits to Baltimore. He has notched 86 strikeouts in 63 innings overall.

Stroman is coming off perhaps his best start of the season, although he did not factor in the decision despite limiting the Red Sox to one unearned run and two hits in seven innings. He was rocked in his previous outing, giving up seven runs and 11 hits over five innings at Oakland. Stroman is 2-3 with a 5.05 record at home this year, but is 5-4 with a 4.37 ERA lifetime against Tampa Bay.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rays CF Mallex Smith has hit safely in six consecutive games.

2. Blue Jays 3B Yangervis Solarte left Saturday's game due to a sore right oblique.

3. Adames is 9-for-19 during a five-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 3, Rays 2

 

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W/L Trends
Tampa Bay

Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 7-2 in their last 9 during game 3 of a series.
Rays are 21-6 in their last 27 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 24-8 in their last 32 games on astroturf.
Rays are 12-5 in their last 17 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 9-20 in their last 29 road games.
Rays are 7-18 in their last 25 road games vs. a right-handed starter.

Toronto

Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
Blue Jays are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 1-7 in their last 8 games on astroturf.
Blue Jays are 1-7 in their last 8 home games.
Blue Jays are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Blue Jays are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 0-6 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in Stromans last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in Stromans last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 0-4 in Stromans last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.

OU Trends
Tampa Bay

Over is 5-0 in Rays last 5 Sunday games.
Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 games following a win.
Under is 11-4-1 in Rays last 16 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 18-7-1 in Rays last 26 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Rays last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 12-5 in Rays last 17 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

Toronto

Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 games following a loss.
Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 7-2 in Blue Jays last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 12-4 in Blue Jays last 16 overall.
Over is 24-9-1 in Blue Jays last 34 Sunday games.
Over is 7-3 in Blue Jays last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Stromans last 5 starts on astroturf.
Over is 4-1-1 in Stromans last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Stromans last 5 home starts.
Under is 15-5-2 in Stromans last 22 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 17-6-3 in Stromans last 26 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Stromans last 11 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Toronto.
Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Rays are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in Stromans last 5 home starts vs. Rays.

Umpire Trends - Ryan Additon

Over is 3-1-1 in Additons last 5 Sunday games behind home plate.
Over is 7-3 in Additons last 10 games behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Twins at Tigers
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2018

The Minnesota Twins held on for dear life in their first save situation since the trade of closer Fernando Rodney and can win a series when they visit the Detroit Tigers for the rubber match of the three-game set Sunday afternoon. Trevor Hildenberger gave up two runs on two hits and a walk before posting his second career save Saturday as the Twins evened the series with a 4-3 triumph.

Tyler Austin, who came over from the New York Yankees in the Lance Lynn trade on July 30, homered in his first game with Minnesota, while fellow deadline acquisition Logan Forsythe extended his hitting streak to nine games on Saturday. The Twins will call up former first-round pick Kohl Stewart to make his major-league debut in the series finale, while left-hander Matthew Boyd goes after his third win in four starts for Detroit. The Tigers have dropped seven of their last eight contests but scored eight runs in the first two games of the series after recording the same amount in the previous six outings. Infielder Niko Goodrum was 1-for-23 in six games coming into the series but has belted a two-run homer in each of the last two days for Detroit to give him 12 blasts in his rookie campaign.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, FS North (Minnesota), FS Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Kohl Stewart (NR) vs. Tigers LH Matthew Boyd (6-10, 4.33)

Stewart is expected to be summoned to replace Adalberto Mejia, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a nerve traction injury about his left elbow Wednesday. The 23-year-old Texan, who was the fourth overall pick in the 2013 draft, is 3-7 with a 4.47 ERA in 21 appearances (19 starts) overall at Double-A Chattanooga and Triple-A Rochester in 2018. Stewart, who has 101 strikeouts and 33 walks across 108 2/3 total innings this year, owns a 1-3 record and 4.34 ERA in eight career Triple-A games with six starts.

Boyd strung together two strong starts to end July, permitting two runs over 14 innings before dropping his first start of August at the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. The 27-year-old Oregon State product gave up four runs and six hits (two homers) across 5 1/3 innings in that outing, remaining one victory shy of his career high. Ehire Adrianza is 4-for-9 with two doubles versus Boyd, who is 5-3 with a 3.98 ERA in 13 career starts against the Twins - 0-1, 4.00 in two starts during 2018.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Tigers will retire Hall of Fame P Jack Morris’ No. 47 in a pre-game ceremony Sunday.

2. Twins 1B/DH Logan Morrison will have season-ending hip surgery after being placed on the DL Saturday to make room for Stewart.

3. Detroit 1B Jim Adduci is 8-for-19 over his last six games to raise his batting average from .205 to .276.

PREDICTION: Tigers 6, Twins 4

 

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W/L Trends
Minnesota

Twins are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 4-9 in their last 13 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Twins are 7-19 in their last 26 road games.
Twins are 2-7 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Detroit

Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 18-37 in their last 55 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Tigers are 41-86 in their last 127 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 8-20 in their last 28 Sunday games.
Tigers are 12-32 in their last 44 overall.
Tigers are 10-27 in their last 37 games on grass.
Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Tigers are 5-1 in Boyds last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 7-2 in Boyds last 9 home starts.
Tigers are 2-5 in Boyds last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Tigers are 2-5 in Boyds last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Tigers are 2-5 in Boyds last 7 starts on grass.
Tigers are 2-7 in Boyds last 9 starts.
Tigers are 3-12 in Boyds last 15 starts vs. American League Central.
Tigers are 1-4 in Boyds last 5 Sunday starts.

OU Trends
Minnesota

Under is 4-0 in Twins last 4 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 vs. American League Central.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 5-2 in Twins last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.

Detroit

Under is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-1 in Tigers last 8 on grass.
Under is 5-1-1 in Tigers last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 Sunday games.
Under is 38-16 in Tigers last 54 games following a loss.
Under is 22-10-1 in Tigers last 33 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 13-6-1 in Tigers last 20 home games.
Under is 37-18-2 in Tigers last 57 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Boyds last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in Boyds last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Boyds last 5 starts overall.
Under is 11-3 in Boyds last 14 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Boyds last 7 starts vs. American League Central.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Detroit.
Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Twins are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Detroit.
Twins are 11-5 in the last 16 meetings.
Tigers are 1-4 in Boyds last 5 starts vs. Twins.

Umpire Trends - Chad Fairchild

Home team is 4-0 in Fairchilds last 4 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Under is 5-1 in Fairchilds last 6 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Under is 4-1 in Fairchilds last 5 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Road team is 4-1 in Fairchilds last 5 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Home team is 23-9 in Fairchilds last 32 games behind home plate.
Under is 10-4 in Fairchilds last 14 games behind home plate.
Twins are 4-12 in their last 16 games with Fairchild behind home plate.
Tigers are 0-5 in their last 5 games with Fairchild behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Diamondbacks at Reds
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2018

The Arizona Diamondbacks have opened their nine-game road trip against a trio of last-place teams in disappointing fashion with back-to-back losses to the Cincinnati Reds. Arizona looks to avoid a sweep of their three-game series against the Reds on Sunday after allowing four runs in the eighth inning of Saturday’s 6-3 loss.

Matt Harvey tossed seven strong innings and Tucker Barnhart delivered a pinch-hit two-run double in the victory for the Reds, who improved to 49-50 under interim manager Jim Riggleman. Billy Hamilton added two hits and two stolen bases while Joey Votto was held out of the starting lineup for the second time in the last four games due to soreness in his right knee but delivered a pinch-hit RBI single in the eighth inning. David Peralta belted his career-high 20th home run for Arizona, which remained tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the National League West. A.J. Pollock added two hits and is 20-for-42 in his career at Great American Ball Park, while Eduardo Escobar homered for the first time since being acquired from Minnesota on July 27.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, FS Arizona, FS Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Zack Godley (12-6, 4.35 ERA) vs. Reds RH Luis Castillo (6-9, 4.91)

After struggling early in the season, Godley has settled in over the past few weeks with a 2.61 ERA over his past seven outings. The 28-year-old native of South Carolina allowed two runs while striking out seven over 7 1/3 innings in a no-decision against Philadelphia last Monday. Votto is 6-for-9 with a home run against Godley, who 3-1 with an 8.83 ERA in four career games (three starts) versus Cincinnati, including six strong innings on May 29.

Castillo turned in another encouraging outing last Sunday, giving up two runs over 5 1/3 innings against Washington. The 25-year-old has allowed three runs or fewer in six straight starts and owns a 4.00 ERA in his last 17 starts since the beginning of May. Castillo allowed five runs (four earned) over five frames in a 5-2 loss at Arizona on May 29 and is 1-2 with a 4.08 ERA in three career starts against the Diamondbacks.

WALK-OFFS

1. Arizona leads the majors with 92 runs scored in the first inning.

2. Cincinnati RHP Jared Hughes has a 1.06 ERA in his last 36 appearances since May 4.

3. Arizona 1B Paul Goldschmidt has reached base safely in 18 straight games, matching his longest stretch of the season.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 5, Reds 4

 

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W/L Trends
Arizona

Diamondbacks are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 6-0 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 10-3 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Diamondbacks are 9-4 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 13-6 in their last 19 vs. a team with a losing record.
Diamondbacks are 19-9 in their last 28 road games.
Diamondbacks are 4-10 in their last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League Central.
Diamondbacks are 5-0 in Godleys last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Diamondbacks are 7-1 in Godleys last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Godleys last 5 road starts.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Godleys last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Godleys last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Diamondbacks are 7-2 in Godleys last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 23-8 in Godleys last 31 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 8-3 in Godleys last 11 starts.
Diamondbacks are 8-3 in Godleys last 11 starts on grass.
Diamondbacks are 2-6 in Godleys last 8 Sunday starts.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Godleys last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.

Cincinnati

Reds are 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Reds are 5-0 in their last 5 home games.
Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Reds are 2-6 in their last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 Sunday games.
Reds are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 4-0 in Castillos last 4 home starts.
Reds are 6-1 in Castillos last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 6-1 in Castillos last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 5-1 in Castillos last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 6-2 in Castillos last 8 starts.
Reds are 6-2 in Castillos last 8 starts on grass.
Reds are 5-2 in Castillos last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 2-5 in Castillos last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Reds are 2-5 in Castillos last 7 Sunday starts.
Reds are 1-6 in Castillos last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

OU Trends
Arizona

Under is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 road games.
Under is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 on grass.
Under is 10-2 in Diamondbacks last 12 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 18-7-1 in Diamondbacks last 26 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 23-9-2 in Diamondbacks last 34 Sunday games.
Over is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 5-0-1 in Godleys last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Godleys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2-1 in Godleys last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 3-1-1 in Godleys last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 11-4-1 in Godleys last 16 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3-1 in Godleys last 11 road starts.

Cincinnati

Over is 7-1-1 in Reds last 9 vs. National League West.
Over is 8-2-1 in Reds last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 16-5-1 in Reds last 22 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Reds last 8 Sunday games.
Under is 6-2 in Reds last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 11-4-1 in Reds last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 19-7 in Reds last 26 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 20-8-1 in Reds last 29 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 20-8-1 in Reds last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 15-7-1 in Reds last 23 games following a win.
Over is 4-0 in Castillos last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Castillos last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Over is 5-2 in Castillos last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head
No trends available.
Umpire Trends - Greg Gibson

Home team is 4-0 in Gibsons last 4 Sunday games behind home plate.
Under is 4-0 in Gibsons last 4 Sunday games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-0 in Gibsons last 4 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
Home team is 7-1 in Gibsons last 8 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
Over is 5-1 in Gibsons last 6 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
Under is 5-1 in Gibsons last 6 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
Road team is 5-2 in Gibsons last 7 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
Over is 13-6-1 in Gibsons last 20 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
Diamondbacks are 4-12 in their last 16 games with Gibson behind home plate.
Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 games with Gibson behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Mets at Marlins
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2018

Noah Syndergaard will try to maintain his dominance of the Miami Marlins when he leads the visiting New York Mets into the finale of a three-game series Sunday afternoon. The 25-year-old flamethrower is 4-0 with a 1.62 ERA in six career starts against the Marlins and has won three of his four starts in Miami.

He will be trying to pitch the Mets to their first series win on the road since April 27-29 at San Diego. After taking the series opener, New York was held scoreless over the final seven innings in a 4-3 loss to the Marlins in 11 innings Saturday night. Pinch hitter Bryan Holaday's RBI double pushed across the winning run as Miami improved to 107-107 all-time at home against the Mets. Veteran Wei-Yin Chen gets the nod in the series finale for the Marlins.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, WPIX (New York), FS Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Noah Syndergaard (7-2, 3.17 ERA) vs. Marlins LH Wei-Yin Chen (4-8, 5.48)

Syndergaard gave up four runs over 6 1/3 innings of a win against Cincinnati on Monday, ending a string of 13 straight starts in which he allowed three runs or fewer. He is 2-1 with a 2.89 ERA on the road in 2018, including a win at Miami on April 9 in which he yielded one earned run in six frames. Derek Dietrich is 6-for-15 and Miguel Rojas 4-for-7 against the Texas native.

Chen surrendered just one hit across 5 2/3 scoreless innings in a win over St. Louis his last time out. He is 2-2 with a 1.52 ERA over his last five home starts. The 33-year-old is 2-0 with a 4.50 ERA in three career starts versus New York.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mets 3B Todd Frazier drove in all of his team's runs Saturday after recording one RBI in his previous 10 games combined.

2. Marlins C J.T. Realmuto recorded an RBI single Saturday but is 3-for-31 this month.

3. New York 3B David Wright (shoulder/back), who has not played this season, will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie on Sunday.

PREDICTION: Mets 4, Marlins 3

 

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W/L Trends
NY Mets

Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Mets are 11-4 in their last 15 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 road games.
Mets are 3-8 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. National League East.
Mets are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Mets are 2-8 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Mets are 11-4 in Syndergaards last 15 Sunday starts.
Mets are 5-2 in Syndergaards last 7 starts.
Mets are 5-2 in Syndergaards last 7 starts on grass.
Mets are 7-3 in Syndergaards last 10 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 2-5 in Syndergaards last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.

Miami

Marlins are 21-10 in their last 31 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Marlins are 4-9 in their last 13 Sunday games.
Marlins are 7-17 in their last 24 during game 3 of a series.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
Marlins are 2-8 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Marlins are 2-9 in their last 11 overall.
Marlins are 2-9 in their last 11 games on grass.
Marlins are 1-7 in their last 8 vs. National League East.
Marlins are 5-1 in Chens last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Marlins are 14-5 in Chens last 19 home starts.
Marlins are 1-4 in Chens last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Marlins are 1-7 in Chens last 8 starts vs. National League East.
Marlins are 0-4 in Chens last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.

OU Trends
NY Mets

Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 6-2 in Mets last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2 in Mets last 8 games following a loss.
Over is 8-3 in Mets last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 8-3 in Mets last 11 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in Mets last 7 vs. National League East.
Under is 9-4 in Mets last 13 Sunday games.
Under is 3-0-1 in Syndergaards last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Syndergaards last 6 starts vs. National League East.
Over is 8-3 in Syndergaards last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 9-4 in Syndergaards last 13 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 9-4-1 in Syndergaards last 14 starts on grass.
Under is 9-4-1 in Syndergaards last 14 starts overall.

Miami

Over is 10-2-1 in Marlins last 13 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1-1 in Marlins last 7 home games.
Over is 5-1-1 in Marlins last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 4-1-1 in Marlins last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-2-2 in Marlins last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-2 in Marlins last 6 overall.
Under is 3-1-2 in Marlins last 6 on grass.
Over is 3-1-1 in Marlins last 5 Sunday games.
Over is 5-2-1 in Marlins last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Chens last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 8-2 in Chens last 10 home starts.
Under is 5-2 in Chens last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-2 in Chens last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Chens last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Chens last 7 starts overall.

Head to Head

Mets are 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts vs. Marlins.
Under is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings.
Mets are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Ramon De Jesus

Under is 5-1 in De Jesus' last 6 games behind home plate.
Under is 9-3-2 in De Jesus' last 14 Sunday games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-2 in De Jesus' last 7 games behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Brewers at Braves
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2018

The Milwaukee Brewers traded for Mike Moustakas hoping his bat and his glove would help them reach the National League playoffs, and that combination is a big reason why they can win a series at the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. The former No. 2 overall pick made two outstanding defensive plays Saturday before delivering the go-ahead double in the eighth inning of a 4-2 victory that evened the series between the two NL wild-card leaders and postseason contenders at one apiece.

Moustakas enters Sunday’s series finale hitting .286 in 14 games with four doubles and eight RBIs since being acquired from Kansas City on July 27. The victory was a big one for Milwaukee, which pulled within two games of the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. Atlanta, which fell for only the fourth time in the last 13 games, had seen its bullpen stabilize since the trade deadline before giving up three runs in the eighth in losing for just the second time in 51 games when leading after seven innings. Rookie outfielder Ronald Acuna homered in the opening frame, his seventh in 20 games since the All-Star break.

TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee), Dish455 (Milwaukee), FS South (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Chase Anderson (7-7, 3.81 ERA) vs. Braves LH Sean Newcomb (10-5, 3.15)

Anderson has been outstanding for Milwaukee since the middle of June, posting a 2.63 ERA and .222 batting average against in his past nine starts. The 30-year-old gave up four runs on five hits in 4 2/3 innings Tuesday against San Diego, snapping a streak of eight consecutive starts with two of fewer runs allowed. Anderson is 2-0 in three career starts against the Braves with a 3.93 ERA, beating Atlanta in 2014 and 2016.

Newcomb continues to establish himself as one of the top young pitchers in the NL, entering Sunday having allowed only three runs in 20 2/3 innings across his last three starts. The 25-year-old, who came one strike away from no-hitting the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 29, gave up one run on five hits with two walks in six innings Tuesday at Washington. Newcomb lost to the Brewers on July 8, giving up five runs with four walks in 3 2/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. With closer Corey Knebel struggling of late, Milwaukee LHP Josh Hader pitched two perfect innings to get his ninth save, striking out three.

2. Braves 1B Freddie Freeman extended his hitting streak to 13 games Saturday, finishing 1-for-3 with a run scored.

3. Milwaukee LF Ryan Braun, who entered Saturday 1-for-9 against the Braves this season, finished with two hits, a run scored and an RBI.

PREDICTION: Braves 4, Brewers 2

 

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W/L Trends
Milwaukee

Brewers are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Brewers are 3-13 in their last 16 during game 3 of a series.
Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 Sunday games.
Brewers are 2-5 in Andersons last 7 road starts.
Brewers are 6-15 in Andersons last 21 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Brewers are 1-4 in Andersons last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Brewers are 1-4 in Andersons last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Brewers are 1-5 in Andersons last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Brewers are 0-4 in Andersons last 4 Sunday starts.

Atlanta

Braves are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Braves are 7-2 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 10-3 in their last 13 Sunday games.
Braves are 9-4 in their last 13 overall.
Braves are 9-4 in their last 13 games on grass.
Braves are 20-9 in their last 29 during game 3 of a series.
Braves are 15-7 in their last 22 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 6-13 in their last 19 vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 7-2 in Newcombs last 9 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 6-2 in Newcombs last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 6-13 in Newcombs last 19 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 2-7 in Newcombs last 9 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 1-4 in Newcombs last 5 starts vs. National League Central.

OU Trends
Milwaukee

Over is 8-0 in Brewers last 8 Sunday games.
Over is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 games following a win.
Over is 6-0 in Brewers last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 6-0 in Brewers last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 6-1 in Brewers last 7 overall.
Over is 6-1 in Brewers last 7 on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 29-12 in Brewers last 41 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 43-18 in Brewers last 61 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1-1 in Andersons last 6 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Andersons last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 21-6 in Andersons last 27 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Andersons last 5 Sunday starts.
Under is 6-2-1 in Andersons last 9 starts on grass.
Under is 6-2 in Andersons last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2-1 in Andersons last 9 starts overall.
Under is 9-3-1 in Andersons last 13 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Atlanta

Under is 5-1 in Braves last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 13-3 in Braves last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 16-5 in Braves last 21 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2 in Braves last 8 vs. National League Central.
Under is 8-3 in Braves last 11 home games.
Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 Sunday games.
Under is 5-2 in Braves last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Newcombs last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 5-0 in Newcombs last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Over is 7-2 in Newcombs last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 7-2 in Newcombs last 9 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Newcombs last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-3 in Newcombs last 10 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 7-1-2 in the last 10 meetings in Atlanta.
Brewers are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Chad Whitson

Home team is 6-0 in Whitsons last 6 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
Over is 6-1 in Whitsons last 7 games behind home plate.
Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 games with Whitson behind home plate.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Whitson behind home plate.
Over is 4-1 in Whitsons last 5 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Under is 7-2 in Whitsons last 9 Sunday games behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Indians at White Sox
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2018

The American League Central-leading Cleveland Indians go after their fifth straight road series victory when they visit the Chicago White Sox for the rubber match of a three-game set Sunday afternoon. All-Stars Jose Ramirez and Michael Brantley each launched solo homers to back Trevor Bauer’s pitching as the Indians earned a 3-1 victory Saturday to maintain an 11-game lead in the division.

Greg Allen is 8-for-18 in his last five games - the last three since being summoned from the minors to replace Leonys Martin (illness, disabled list) - and Yandy Diaz was recalled Saturday to replace slugger Edwin Encarnacion, who went on the 10-day DL with a biceps injury for Cleveland. Carlos Carrasco goes after his 14th victory of the season when he takes the mound for the Indians on Sunday, while fellow right-hander Dylan Covey gets the call for the White Sox. Second baseman Yoan Moncada homered for Chicago’s only run on Saturday and has hit safely in three consecutive contests, going 3-for-9. The White Sox dropped nine of 12 games against Cleveland this season but has split six contests in Chicago.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland), WGN (Chicago)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Carlos Carrasco (13-6, 3.69 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Dylan Covey (4-8, 5.58)

Carrasco saw his five-game winning streak come to an end Tuesday but recorded his fourth consecutive quality start while allowing three runs over 6 1/3 innings against Minnesota. The 31-year-old Venezuelan has given up nine runs (seven earned) and 31 hits over 32 2/3 innings with 43 strikeouts in his last six trips to the mound. Carrasco yielded two hits in seven scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts to beat the White Sox on June 11, improving to 7-9 with a 4.27 ERA in his career against Chicago.

Covey has lost his last three games, permitting 17 runs (14 earned) on 21 hits and six walks across 15 1/3 innings combined. The 26-year-old California native, who is 4-15 in his major league career, split a pair of decisions against Cleveland this year, surrendering 12 runs (eight earned) over 16 1/3 innings across three starts. Jason Kipnis is 4-for-8 with a homer versus Covey, who has a 4.19 career ERA against the Indians and a 4.42 mark overall at home in 2018 as opposed to 6.69 on the road.

WALK-OFFS

1. Chicago 1B Jose Abreu is 1-for-8 in the series after going 14-for-35 with four homers and eight RBIs in his previous nine games.

2. Cleveland SS Francisco Lindor needs one run scored to reach 100 and set a career high after registering 99 each of the last two years.

3. White Sox RF Avisail Garcia is 1-for-19 with nine strikeouts in his last five contests.

PREDICTION: Indians 6, White Sox 2

 

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W/L Trends
Cleveland

Indians are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Indians are 8-2 in their last 10 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 7-2 in their last 9 Sunday games.
Indians are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Indians are 6-2 in their last 8 overall.
Indians are 6-2 in their last 8 games on grass.
Indians are 57-20 in their last 77 vs. American League Central.
Indians are 47-17 in their last 64 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 11-4 in their last 15 road games.
Indians are 38-15 in their last 53 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Indians are 35-16 in their last 51 during game 3 of a series.
Indians are 52-24 in their last 76 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 8-1 in Carrascos last 9 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Indians are 5-1 in Carrascos last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 4-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Indians are 9-3 in Carrascos last 12 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 24-8 in Carrascos last 32 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 23-8 in Carrascos last 31 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 20-7 in Carrascos last 27 starts vs. American League Central.
Indians are 11-4 in Carrascos last 15 starts during game 3 of a series.
Indians are 36-16 in Carrascos last 52 starts on grass.
Indians are 38-17 in Carrascos last 55 starts.
Indians are 35-16 in Carrascos last 51 road starts.
Indians are 2-6 in Carrascos last 8 Sunday starts.

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 25-51 in their last 76 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
White Sox are 11-23 in their last 34 vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 24-54 in their last 78 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
White Sox are 4-10 in their last 14 during game 3 of a series.
White Sox are 19-49 in their last 68 vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
White Sox are 2-6 in Coveys last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-4 in Coveys last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 1-4 in Coveys last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-5 in Coveys last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-5 in Coveys last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
White Sox are 1-8 in Coveys last 9 starts vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 1-8 in Coveys last 9 starts.
White Sox are 1-8 in Coveys last 9 starts on grass.
White Sox are 0-4 in Coveys last 4 home starts.

OU Trends
Cleveland

Under is 5-0 in Indians last 5 road games.
Under is 7-0 in Indians last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-1-1 in Indians last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 Sunday games.
Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 vs. American League Central.
Under is 18-7-1 in Indians last 26 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 5-2 in Indians last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Indians last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-1 in Carrascos last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Carrascos last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Carrascos last 7 Sunday starts.
Over is 5-2 in Carrascos last 7 starts on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Carrascos last 7 starts overall.

Chi. White Sox

Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 Sunday games.
Over is 12-1 in White Sox last 13 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 home games.
Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 19-8 in White Sox last 27 games following a loss.
Over is 7-3 in White Sox last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 17-8-1 in White Sox last 26 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Coveys last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in Coveys last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Coveys last 8 starts on grass.
Over is 6-2 in Coveys last 8 starts overall.
Under is 6-2 in Coveys last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Chicago.
Indians are 5-0 in Carrascos last 5 starts vs. White Sox.
Under is 5-0 in Carrascos last 5 starts vs. White Sox.
Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
Indians are 21-7 in the last 28 meetings.
Under is 5-2 in Carrascos last 7 road starts vs. White Sox.
Indians are 5-2 in Carrascos last 7 road starts vs. White Sox.
Indians are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Chicago.

Umpire Trends - Tom Woodring

Home team is 4-0 in Woodrings last 4 games behind home plate.
Home team is 7-0 in Woodrings last 7 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Under is 4-0 in Woodrings last 4 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Over is 5-1 in Woodrings last 6 games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-1 in Woodrings last 6 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Home team is 7-2 in Woodrings last 9 Sunday games behind home plate.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Woodring behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Mariners at Astros
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2018

The Seattle Mariners look to complete an improbable four-game road sweep of the American League West-leading Houston Astros when they visit for the series finale Sunday afternoon. The Mariners rallied from an early two-run deficit for a 3-2 victory Saturday - their fifth win in seven contests to climb within 1 1/2 games of the AL’s second wild-card spot held by Oakland, where they will travel for a three-game set starting Monday.

Nelson Cruz is 5-for-13 in the series, Mitch Haniger boasts multi-hit games in six of his last 10 outings and Denard Span has hit safely in seven straight contests for surging Seattle (68-50), which is five games behind Houston. Erasmo Ramirez will make his first start since the end of April for the Mariners when he comes off the disabled list Sunday, while Houston counters with former Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel, who is 1-2 with a 4.98 ERA in three starts against Seattle in 2018. The Astros, who are without injured regulars George Springer, Jose Altuve and Brian McCann, still own their best-ever record through 118 games (73-45). All-Star Alex Bregman will try to extend his hitting streak to seven games after going 7-for-22 in his last six to raise his batting average to .278 for Houston, which has lost seven straight at home.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, TBS, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Erasmo Ramirez (0-2, 10.24 ERA) vs. Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (9-9, 3.53)

Ramirez is expected to be recalled to take the spot of former Cy Young winner Felix Hernandez after spending time on the DL with a shoulder injury and making seven minor-league starts. The 28-year-old Nicaraguan allowed 11 runs on 14 hits (seven homers) across 9 2/3 innings in two late April starts with the Mariners. Evan Gattis is 4-for-9 with two homers versus Ramirez, who was 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA in two starts against the Astros last year and is 3-1 with a 4.35 mark in his career against Houston.

Keuchel has lost just once in his last 11 starts since allowing seven runs on seven hits (three homers) over 6 2/3 innings against Seattle on June 5 in a 7-1 setback. The 30-year-old Oklahoma native had a 1.65 ERA in July and has posted two quality starts in August, including a three-run, seven-inning performance to win at Seattle on Aug. 1. Cruz is 13-for-39 with five homers versus Keuchel, who is 9-7 with a 3.12 ERA in 18 career appearances (17 starts) against the Mariners.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Astros recalled OF Kyle Tucker and placed OF Jake Marisnick (groin) on the 10-day disabled list Saturday.

2. Seattle RHP Alex Colome has not allowed a run over 18 2/3 innings since June 30, striking out 19 during that span.

3. Houston 1B Tyler White is 6-for-14 with two homers, a double, a triple and six RBIs in his last four contests.

PREDICTION: Astros 5, Mariners 2

 

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W/L Trends
Seattle

Mariners are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Mariners are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 4 of a series.
Mariners are 5-1 in their last 6 Sunday games.
Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 road games.
Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
Mariners are 4-9 in their last 13 games following a win.
Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mariners are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Mariners are 1-7 in their last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mariners are 9-23 in Ramirezs last 32 starts.
Mariners are 3-9 in Ramirezs last 12 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Mariners are 6-18 in Ramirezs last 24 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 7-23 in Ramirezs last 30 starts on grass.
Mariners are 4-19 in Ramirezs last 23 starts vs. American League West.
Mariners are 1-5 in Ramirezs last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mariners are 1-6 in Ramirezs last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mariners are 1-7 in Ramirezs last 8 Sunday starts.
Mariners are 0-5 in Ramirezs last 5 road starts.
Mariners are 0-4 in Ramirezs last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Houston

Astros are 37-14 in their last 51 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 65-29 in their last 94 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 35-16 in their last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Astros are 15-7 in their last 22 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 35-17 in their last 52 games on grass.
Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 4 of a series.
Astros are 5-14 in their last 19 games after losing the first 3 games of a series.
Astros are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a loss.
Astros are 2-8 in their last 10 vs. American League West.
Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 Sunday games.
Astros are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Astros are 0-7 in their last 7 home games.
Astros are 4-0 in Keuchels last 4 Sunday starts.
Astros are 7-1 in Keuchels last 8 starts.
Astros are 7-1 in Keuchels last 8 starts on grass.
Astros are 5-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Astros are 4-1 in Keuchels last 5 starts during game 4 of a series.
Astros are 21-7 in Keuchels last 28 starts with 4 days of rest.
Astros are 40-19 in Keuchels last 59 home starts.
Astros are 41-20 in Keuchels last 61 starts vs. American League West.
Astros are 1-4 in Keuchels last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Seattle

Under is 5-0 in Mariners last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-1 in Mariners last 9 games following a win.
Under is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 Sunday games.
Under is 9-3 in Mariners last 12 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Ramirezs last 4 road starts.
Under is 7-1 in Ramirezs last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Ramirezs last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Ramirezs last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Ramirezs last 5 starts during game 4 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Ramirezs last 5 starts overall.
Over is 4-1 in Ramirezs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 11-3-1 in Ramirezs last 15 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Ramirezs last 7 Sunday starts.
Over is 5-2-1 in Ramirezs last 8 starts vs. American League West.

Houston

Under is 6-0 in Astros last 6 games following a loss.
Under is 5-1 in Astros last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Astros last 6 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-2 in Astros last 9 during game 4 of a series.
Over is 9-3 in Astros last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 9-3 in Astros last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-3-1 in Astros last 13 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 vs. American League West.
Over is 38-18-3 in Astros last 59 Sunday games.
Under is 9-2 in Keuchels last 11 starts during game 4 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Keuchels last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 3-1-1 in Keuchels last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Keuchels last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Keuchels last 7 starts overall.
Under is 7-3-1 in Keuchels last 11 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Mariners are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Houston.
Astros are 5-2 in Keuchels last 7 starts vs. Mariners.
Astros are 5-2 in Keuchels last 7 home starts vs. Mariners.

Umpire Trends - Mark Ripperger

Road team is 5-0 in Rippergers last 5 Sunday games behind home plate.
Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Ripperger behind home plate.
Road team is 4-0 in Rippergers last 4 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Over is 5-1 in Rippergers last 6 Sunday games behind home plate.
Over is 4-1 in Rippergers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Home team is 6-2 in Rippergers last 8 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Under is 5-2 in Rippergers last 7 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.

 

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Preview: Cardinals at Royals
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2018

The streaking St. Louis Cardinals aim to finish off a successful road trip with a sweep when they cap a three-game interleague series at the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. After taking two of three at Pittsburgh and Miami, the Cardinals have claimed the first two games against their in-state rivals, including Saturday's 8-3 triumph.

Jose Martinez and Harrison Bader both homered and three pitchers combined on a five-hitter as St. Louis won its fourth straight overall and improved to 11-4 over its last 15 games. The Cardinals allowed a total of six runs during the winning streak, a trend that Luke Weaver hopes to continue when he starts Sunday opposite Jakob Junis for the hosts. Matt Carpenter was hitless in four at-bats for St. Louis on Saturday after hitting .441 through his first 15 games in Kansas City. Alcides Escobar had a two-run homer and two runs scored for the Royals in the 8-3 loss, not nearly enough to prevent them from falling to 1-8 over their last nine contests.

TV: 2:15 p.m. ET, FS Midwest (St. Louis), FS Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Luke Weaver (6-10, 4.66 ERA) vs. Royals RH Jakob Junis (6-11, 4.98)

Weaver bounced back from an abbreviated outing two turns ago to hold the Miami Marlins to two runs over six innings Monday on the road. He took a tough loss after giving up three runs across seven frames versus Kansas City earlier in the year. The former first-round pick has a 2.37 ERA in three career interleague starts but will be wary of Alex Gordon, who is 3-for-3 with a home run against Weaver.

Junis is 1-1 with a 4.19 ERA in four starts since coming off the 10-day disabled list last month. He had eight strikeouts and allowed one run in five solid innings of a no-decision against the Chicago Cubs on Monday. The Illinois native is 4-0 with a 3.32 ERA in his career in August and 2-1 with a 3.78 mark in interleague action.

WALK-OFFS

1. Carpenter did draw a walk Saturday to extend his on-base streak to 29 games.

2. Royals 2B Whit Merrifield is 1-for-20 over his last five games.

3. St. Louis purchased the contract of INF Patrick Wisdom from Triple-A Memphis and placed INF/OF Yairo Munoz (wrist) on the 10-day DL.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 6, Royals 4

 

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W/L Trends
St. Louis

Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 road games.
Cardinals are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
Cardinals are 5-0 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague road games.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. American League Central.
Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 interleague games.
Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Cardinals are 37-16 in their last 53 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Cardinals are 11-24 in their last 35 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 12-4 in Weavers last 16 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Cardinals are 12-5 in Weavers last 17 starts with 5 days of rest.
Cardinals are 2-7 in Weavers last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 1-4 in Weavers last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 1-5 in Weavers last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Kansas City

Royals are 17-35 in their last 52 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 19-44 in their last 63 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 20-47 in their last 67 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 16-39 in their last 55 games following a loss.
Royals are 16-42 in their last 58 home games.
Royals are 21-56 in their last 77 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 8-22 in their last 30 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Royals are 13-38 in their last 51 during game 3 of a series.
Royals are 14-44 in their last 58 overall.
Royals are 14-44 in their last 58 games on grass.
Royals are 6-20 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Royals are 11-43 in their last 54 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Royals are 11-43 in their last 54 vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague games.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 4-23 in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 1-7 in their last 8 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 1-9 in their last 10 Sunday games.
Royals are 1-9 in their last 10 interleague home games.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 4-1 in Junis' last 5 Sunday starts.
Royals are 2-5 in Junis' last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Royals are 2-6 in Junis' last 8 starts during game 3 of a series.
Royals are 1-4 in Junis' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 2-9 in Junis' last 11 starts.
Royals are 2-9 in Junis' last 11 starts on grass.
Royals are 1-6 in Junis' last 7 home starts.
Royals are 0-4 in Junis' last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 0-6 in Junis' last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Royals are 0-7 in Junis' last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
St. Louis

Under is 3-0-1 in Cardinals last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Cardinals last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1-1 in Cardinals last 6 road games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Cardinals last 6 on grass.
Under is 4-1-1 in Cardinals last 6 overall.
Over is 11-3 in Cardinals last 14 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 11-3-1 in Cardinals last 15 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 10-3-1 in Cardinals last 14 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Cardinals last 5 games following a win.
Under is 12-4-1 in Cardinals last 17 interleague games.
Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 Sunday games.
Over is 15-6-1 in Cardinals last 22 interleague road games.
Under is 31-14-6 in Cardinals last 51 vs. American League Central.
Under is 32-15-4 in Cardinals last 51 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 17-8 in Cardinals last 25 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 8-2 in Weavers last 10 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Weavers last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Weavers last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Weavers last 9 road starts.
Over is 8-3 in Weavers last 11 starts with 5 days of rest.

Kansas City

Over is 6-0 in Royals last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 11-1 in Royals last 12 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-1 in Royals last 8 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-1 in Royals last 7 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1-1 in Royals last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 21-6-1 in Royals last 28 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 16-5 in Royals last 21 interleague games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 Sunday games.
Under is 19-7-2 in Royals last 28 vs. National League Central.
Under is 20-8-1 in Royals last 29 interleague home games.
Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Junis' last 5 interleague starts.
Under is 5-1 in Junis' last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Junis' last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Junis' last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-2 in Junis' last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Junis' last 7 starts overall.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1-2 in the last 7 meetings in Kansas City.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Cardinals are 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
Cardinals are 20-7 in the last 27 meetings in Kansas City.

Umpire Trends - Adam Hamari

Home team is 4-0 in Hamaris last 4 games behind home plate.
Under is 4-0 in Hamaris last 4 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
Road team is 5-1 in Hamaris last 6 interleague games behind home plate.
Under is 4-1 in Hamaris last 5 Sunday games behind home plate.
Under is 4-1 in Hamaris last 5 games behind home plate vs. St. Louis.
Under is 7-3 in Hamaris last 10 interleague games behind home plate.
Cardinals are 9-4 in their last 13 games with Hamari behind home plate.
Under is 34-16-1 in Hamaris last 51 games behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Dodgers at Rockies
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2018

Not having a weapon like Nolan Arenado in the lineup would be a major blow to most teams, but the Colorado Rockies haven't missed a beat. Ryan McMahon hopes to provide more offensive punch in Arenado's place when the Rockies host the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday for the finale of their four-game series.

Since Arenado exited Friday's contest with a sore shoulder and was limited to pinch-hitting duties, McMahon has filled the void more than admirably, belting game-winning home runs in back-to-back games - including a three-run shot with two outs in the ninth inning on Saturday that gave Colorado a 3-2 victory. The 23-year-old McMahon, who has seen action at every infield position except shortstop this season, has gone 6-for-13 with the two homers and six RBIs in his last five contests. The Rockies are 3-3 on their seven-game homestand and 1 1/2 games behind National League West co-leaders Arizona and Los Angeles, which is 2-3 on its six-game road trip. Justin Turner is riding a six-game hitting streak that has featured three consecutive two-hit performances and four overall during the run.

TV: 3:10 p.m. ET, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Rich Hill (5-4, 3.62 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Chad Bettis (5-2, 5.67)

Hill won his third straight decision on Tuesday as he allowed just two runs at Oakland despite yielding three hits and four walks in 5 1/3 innings. All three of the 38-year-old Boston native's triumphs during his streak have come on the road, where he has posted a 3.12 ERA - a full run lower than his mark at home. Hill is 0-2 with a ghastly 8.80 ERA in three career starts in Colorado and fell to 0-4 in five overall turns against the Rockies on June 29, when he suffered a hard-luck loss after giving up one run and registering a season-high 10 strikeouts over 6 2/3 frames.

Bettis' return from a blister that cost him more than a month was a disastrous one as he was battered by Pittsburgh for nine runs on eight hits and two walks in 4 2/3 innings. It marked the second time in four outings the 29-year-old Texan surrendered at least eight runs in fewer than five frames, with both instances occurring at home. Bettis, who owns a hideous 9.74 ERA at home but a 2.88 mark on the road, is 2-2 with a 5.14 ERA in 13 career appearances (10 starts) against the Dodgers - including a pair of no-decisions at Los Angeles this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Dodgers SS/3B Manny Machado has hit safely in six of his last seven games but hasn't recorded an RBI in his last 11 contests.

2. Colorado has gone 1-for-19 with runners in scoring position in its back-to-back wins.

3. Los Angeles LHP Alex Wood (adductor) is expected to be activated from the 10-day disabled list and start against San Francisco on Tuesday.

PREDICTION: Rockies 7, Dodgers 4