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GAME: Milwaukee Brewers (53-47) at Philadelphia Phillies (33-62)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 23 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



The Milwaukee Brewers look to maintain their precarious lead in the National League Central on Sunday in the rubber match of a three-game series against the host Philadelphia Phillies. Domingo Santana delivered a go-ahead RBI single in the ninth on Saturday as the Brewers snapped a season-high six-game losing streak with a 9-8 victory over the last-place Phillies.

After being held out of the starting lineup for the previous three games due to a wrist injury, left fielder Ryan Braun provided a much-needed spark Saturday by going 3-for-3 with four RBIs as the Brewers erupted for 13 hits after scoring a total of 12 runs during their losing skid. Third baseman Travis Shaw added his 22nd homer to help the Brewers maintain their one-game lead over the Chicago Cubs in the division. Philadelphia saw its modest three-game winning streak come to an end despite another strong performance from center fielder Odubel Herrera, who had four hits and is batting .331 since June 1. Outfielder Howie Kendrick, one of several Phillies who could be moved before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, went 1-for-5 in his first start since landing on the disabled list with a left hamstring strain on June 28.

TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee), CSN Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Junior Guerra (1-3, 4.77 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Jerad Eickhoff (1-7, 4.83)

Guerra is still seeking his second win after receiving a no-decision last Tuesday, when he came off the disabled list and allowed three runs on three hits over 5 2/3 innings against Pittsburgh. “It’s the best we’ve seen him this year,” manager Craig Counsell told reporters. "It's really something positive to build on.” The 32-year-old allowed three runs over six frames and received a no-decision in his only career start against Philadelphia on June 4, 2016.

Eickhoff entered the All-Star break with five scoreless innings against San Diego but took a step back last Monday by allowing five runs over six innings against Miami. The 27-year-old has walked a total of 16 batters over his last six starts covering 30 2/3 innings. Eickhoff faced the Brewers twice last season, going 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA over 12 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Milwaukee activated INF Eric Sogard (ankle) from the disabled list prior to Saturday’s game and optioned OF Keon Broxton to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

2. Phillies manager Pete Mackanin said OF Aaron Altherr, who was originally expected to miss another 2-3 weeks with a strained right hamstring, could be activated as soon as Tuesday.

3. Braun is batting .379 with 22 home runs and 61 RBIs in 62 career games against the Phillies.

PREDICTION: Brewers 7, Phillies 5

 

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GAME: Houston Astros (65-32) at Baltimore Orioles (46-51)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 23 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



The Houston Astros seek their ninth sweep of the season and seventh on the road when they finish a three-game series at the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. The Astros have won eight straight meetings with the Orioles and 11 of the last 12 after Saturday's come-from-behind 8-4 triumph.

Marwin Gonzalez's three-run shot in the sixth gave Houston a 6-4 lead and it was one of three homers on the night for the Astros, who improved to 35-11 on the road. Houston endured a scare when third baseman Colin Moran fouled a ball off his face in the sixth inning and was carted off the field, but Gonzalez replaced him at the plate and promptly struck the decisive blow. The Orioles have given up 23 runs over the last three games as the American League's worst pitching staff (5.14 ERA) continues to be a major issue. Dylan Bundy will try to reverse that trend when he opposes Lance McCullers Jr. for the Astros.

TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, TBS, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston), MASN (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Lance McCullers Jr. (7-2, 3.28 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Dylan Bundy (9-8, 4.18)

McCullers has managed to last beyond five innings just twice in his last six starts and has given up 14 runs in 14 1/3 innings over his last three. He finished May with six solid innings to beat Baltimore at home and improve to 6-1 with a 2.48 ERA, but his slump began six days later at Texas. The former first-round pick is 3-0 with a 1.80 ERA in his career against the Orioles but he has never pitched in Camden Yards.

Bundy has just two quality starts over his last six turns but one came against Texas on Tuesday, when he allowed a run and four hits in six innings. He owns a solid 3.62 ERA in 10 home starts this year and is 9-7 with a 3.44 mark in his career at Camden Yards. The 24-year-old Bundy failed to retire a batter in a relief appearance and gave up a walk-off single in his only prior meeting with Houston last season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Orioles 2B Jonathan Schoop has homered in three games in a row and owns at least one RBI in six straight.

2. Baltimore CF Adam Jones has 1,546 hits with the team, one shy of tying Nick Markakis for seventh on the all-time list.

3. Astros C Evan Gattis has hit safely in 14 of his last 15 games to raise his average from .264 to .292.

PREDICTION: Astros 6, Orioles 5

 

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GAME: Detroit Tigers (44-52) at Minnesota Twins (49-47)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 23 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



The Minnesota Twins avoided what could have been a damaging loss and now have a chance win the series when they host the Detroit Tigers for the rubber match of a three-game set on Sunday afternoon. The Twins raced to a six-run lead Saturday and posted 14 hits, but had to hold on tight for a 6-5 victory to remain 1 1/2 games behind first-place Cleveland in the American League Central.

Minnesota had lost six of nine overall, and five of seven against Detroit, before registering the win as Eddie Rosario and Jason Castro each recorded two hits and an RBI to give the Twins their ninth victory in the last 32 meetings with the Tigers. Adalberto Mejia gets the start for Minnesota in the finale against fellow left-hander Matthew Boyd, who ended a long losing streak last time out. The Tigers could be without former MVP Miguel Cabrera (right clavicle contusion), who is day-to-day after missing the second game of the series and has 41 career homers against the Twins. Justin Upton is 8-for-18 during a five-game hitting streak and has eight RBIs against Minnesota this season while Detroit’s Alex Presley has hit safely in nine straight contests (14-for-32).

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, FSN Detroit, FSN North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers LH Matthew Boyd (3-5, 5.58 ERA) vs. Twins LH Adalberto Mejia (4-4, 4.22)

Boyd snapped an eight-game winless streak after coming back from the minors to beat Kansas City on Tuesday while allowing three runs over six innings. The 26-year-old Oregon State product was sent down after going 0-4 during that eight-game slump that began when he permitted two runs over 4 1/3 innings against the Twins. Robbie Grossman is 5-for-10 with a homer versus Boyd, who is 4-1 with a 3.38 ERA in seven starts against Minnesota.

Mejia has solidified his spot in the rotation by yielding just 10 runs combined in his last six starts that encompassed 34 1/3 innings, going 3-2 in that stretch. The 24-year-old Dominican Republic native limited the New York Yankees to one run over 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision last time out Monday in a 4-2 victory. Upton is 2-for-2 with a homer against Mejia, who gave up three runs over 2 2/3 innings in a no-decision April 22 versus Detroit.

WALK-OFFS

1. Detroit SS Jose Iglesias is 7-for-13 against the Twins this season after notching a pair of hits in Saturday’s setback.

2. Minnesota 2B Brian Dozier has hit safely in eight straight games, going 11-for-33 with six RBIs during the run.

3. The Tigers have won just once in 40 games when trailing after six innings this season.

PREDICTION: Tigers 5, Twins 3

 

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GAME: Chicago White Sox (38-56) at Kansas City Royals (49-47)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 23 - 2:15 PM EST
WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



The Kansas City Royals began their current homestand in rough fashion, but they are finishing it with a flourish. The surging Royals seek their fifth consecutive win to cap off the 10-game stay at Kauffman Stadium when they take on the Chicago White Sox in the finale of a three-game series Sunday afternoon.

Two homers by Mike Moustakas and long balls by three others propelled the Royals to a 7-2 victory Saturday night, giving them 30 runs over the past three contests and a 5-4 record on the homestand. Whit Merrifield did not homer but had an RBI single in two at-bats and is batting .351 since the All-Star break for Kansas City, which is 24-2 since June 1 when scoring at least four runs. The White Sox have dropped a season-high eight straight games, matching the team's longest slide since a nine-gamer in 2013. Melky Cabrera has been one of the few bright spots for Chicago and he went 4-for-4 on Saturday, his second four-hit effort during the slide.

TV: 2:15 p.m. ET, CSN Chicago, FSN Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox LH Derek Holland (5-9, 5.09 ERA) vs. Royals LH Travis Wood (1-3, 6.81)

Holland finished May with a 2.37 ERA through 10 starts, but he has given up at least five runs in six of eight starts since June began. The veteran southpaw, who was reached for six runs (five earned) in 5 2/3 innings of a no-decision against Seattle his last time out, has an ERA of 18.44 over his last four road outings. He visited Kansas City on May 4 during his hot start and let up one earned run in 6 2/3 frames, improving to 3-1 lifetime versus the Royals.

Wood's first start after 25 relief appearances resulted in a solid four innings against Minnesota on July 2, but he followed that up with a rocky showing in a loss to Detroit on Tuesday. The one-time All-Star surrendered six runs and nine hits in 4 1/3 frames against the Tigers, which left him 35-51 in his career as a starter. The 30-year-old has a 6.65 ERA in eight career games (three starts) versus Chicago and White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu is 4-for-5 with three doubles against Wood.

WALK-OFFS

1. Moustakas is 9-for-20 during a five-game hitting streak and has homered in consecutive contests after going nine straight without a long ball.

2. White Sox top prospect 2B Yoan Moncada was 0-for-3 on Saturday and is 1-for-9 with a pair of walks since being recalled earlier in the week.

3. The Royals recalled RHP Jake Junis from Triple-A Omaha and optioned OF Billy Burns to Omaha.

PREDICTION: Royals 8, White Sox 5

 

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GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (49-49) at Colorado Rockies (57-42)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 23 - 3:10 PM EST
WHERE: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



The Pittsburgh Pirates’ dramatic climb up the National League Central standings stalled briefly Saturday as the team placed its hottest hitter on the disabled list and saw its six-game winning streak come to an end. Pittsburgh looks to bounce back Sunday in the rubber match of a three-game series against the host Colorado Rockies, who have moved into a virtual tie with the Arizona Diamondbacks for the top NL wild card spot.

Right fielder Gregory Polanco was batting .387 in 17 games this month but will be sidelined for the next few weeks with a strained left hamstring, causing manager Clint Hurdle to platoon John Jaso, Adam Frazier and Jose Ozuna in his absence. Hurdle continues to rave about rookie first baseman Josh Bell, who had four hits and four RBIs on Friday and belted his 18th home run in Saturday’s loss. The importance of this weekend’s series was not lost on Colorado manager Bud Black, who had closer Greg Holland record his first multi-inning save of the season on Saturday. Third baseman Nolan Arenado contributed two hits with an RBI and is batting .432 with seven homers and 20 RBIs over his last 10 games.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Ivan Nova (10-6, 3.27 ERA) vs. Rockies LH Kyle Freeland (9-7, 3.67)

Nova won his second straight start last Tuesday, allowing three runs on 10 hits over six frames against Milwaukee. The 30-year-old has pitched at least six innings in 18 of his first 19 starts while posting an impressive 73-to-16 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Charlie Blackmon is 4-for-8 with two home runs against Nova, who faced the Rockies twice as a member of the New York Yankees and went 0-2 with an 8.40 ERA.

Freeland is returning to the rotation after tossing three scoreless innings of relief against the New York Mets last Saturday. The Rockies began actively monitoring the rookie's workload after he threw 8 1/3 innings of no-hit ball against the Chicago White Sox in his last start on July 9. The Denver native struggled in his first start against Pittsburgh on June 12, allowing five runs (four earned) on nine hits over 5 2/3 innings of a 7-2 loss.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Pirates have won 10 of their last 11 games at Coors Field, dating back to July 27, 2014.

2. Colorado OF Gerardo Parra is 20-for-39 with two homers and 12 RBIs in his last 10 games.

3. The Pirates recalled LHP Steven Brault from Triple-A Indianapolis to replace Polanco on the roster.

PREDICTION: Pirates 8, Rockies 6

 

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GAME: Boston Red Sox (55-44) at Los Angeles Angels (48-51)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 23 - 3:37 PM EST
WHERE: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



The season-long search for a regular third baseman lingers on for the Boston Red Sox, who are actively seeking a solution prior to the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. In the meantime, the Red Sox look to extend their lead in the American League East on Sunday as they face the host Los Angeles Angels in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Brock Holt went 0-for-3 in Saturday’s 7-3 loss and is one of six different players to man the hot corner this season for the Red Sox, who may look outside the organization for help in order to give top prospect Rafael Devers more time to develop at Triple-A Pawtucket. Boston was held to six hits in Saturday’s loss as Hanley Ramirez made his third start of the week at first base and went 1-for-4, giving him five hits in his last 32 at-bats. The Angels have lost nine of their last 14 games but continue to receive strong support from their bullpen, which has limited Boston to no runs and one hit over the last two games covering eight innings. Albert Pujols went 3-for-4 with two RBIs in Saturday’s victory and is batting .321 in 43 career games against Boston.

TV: 3:37 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), FSN West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox RH Rick Porcello (4-12, 4.60 ERA) vs. Angels RH Parker Bridwell (3-1, 3.18)

Porcello leads the major leagues in losses but has pitched well in his last two outings, allowing a total of two earned runs with no walks in 14 innings. The 2016 AL Cy Young winner has pitched at least six innings in each of his last 17 starts, the longest active streak in the majors. Kole Calhoun is 7-for-15 with two home runs against Porcello, who is 6-6 with a 6.11 ERA in 15 career starts against the Angels.

Bridwell continued to impress last Sunday against Tampa Bay, allowing two runs on six hits with a career-high eight strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings. The 25-year-old rookie has posted a 2.04 ERA in three road starts while registering a 4.09 ERA in four games at Angel Stadium. Bridwell, who has pitched at least six innings in each of his last four starts, limited Boston to two runs over 6 2/3 innings in a 4-2 victory on June 25.

WALK-OFFS

1. Boston’s past 12 games have all been decided by four runs or fewer.

2. The Angels are 25-13 against Boston since 2012.

3. The Red Sox are expected to activate INF Josh Rutledge (concussion) from the disabled list on Monday.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 6, Angels 5

 

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GAME: San Diego Padres (42-55) at San Francisco Giants (38-61)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 23 - 4:05 PM EST
WHERE: AT&T Park, San Francisco, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





After working overtime in consecutive games, the host San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres will tangle one more time Sunday in the finale of a four-game series. The National League West rivals have split a pair of extra-inning games the past two days, with San Diego winning in 11 innings Friday and San Francisco rallying to win 5-4 in 12 innings Saturday.



Nick Hundley’s game-winning RBI single in the 12th gave the Giants their first win of the series after San Diego had claimed the first two contests. It was only the Padres’ second loss in their last nine games at AT&T Park. "I can tell you this, there were two tired teams out there," Giants manager Bruce Bochy told reporters. "But both clubs kept fighting. It was a great win for us after losing a very tough one last night." Both bullpens have been taxed in the series, but San Diego’s relievers are particularly overworked, having been called upon to pitch 30 1/3 innings over the first six games of their road trip.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, FSN San Diego, NBCSN Bay Area (San Francisco)



PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH Dinelson Lamet (3-4, 6.40 ERA) vs. Giants LH Ty Blach (6-5, 4.36)

Lamet had a streak of three straight quality starts before getting roughed up in his last two outings. The 25-year-old Dominican was tagged for six runs (five earned) in four-plus innings in a loss at Colorado to open the second half. Lamet has struggled away from home, going 1-3 with an 8.59 ERA in five road starts.

Blach has posted three consecutive quality starts after limiting Cleveland to one run and seven hits over seven innings on Tuesday. The 26-year-old has fared well at home, going 3-3 with a 3.57 ERA in 12 games (nine starts) this season. Blach faced the Padres on April 30 and allowed three hits over seven scoreless innings in a no-decision.



WALK-OFFS

1. San Francisco is 8-45 when scoring fewer than four runs.

2. San Diego OF Matt Szczur has gone 6-for-9 over the past two games, raising his season average from .202 to .237.

3. Giants INF Eduardo Nunez has reached base in 37 of his last 39 games, batting .340 over that span.



PREDICTION: Giants 7, Padres 6

 

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GAME: New York Yankees (50-46) at Seattle Mariners (49-50)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 23 - 4:10 PM EST
WHERE: Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



The New York Yankees aim to finish their huge 11-game road trip with a winning record when they visit the Seattle Mariners on Sunday afternoon for the last of four contests. The Yankees are 5-5 on their trek after suffering a 6-5 setback in 10 innings on Saturday for just their second loss in the last 14 games at Safeco Field, despite dynamic rookie Aaron Judge’s major league-leading 32nd homer.

New York, which holds one of the two wild-card spots in the American League, allowed just two runs in winning the first two contests of the series and shortstop Didi Gregorius is 10-for-17 during a five-game hitting streak. The Yankees send Luis Cessa to the mound for the finale against Seattle’s veteran righty Yovani Gallardo in a battle of Mexican pitchers. The Mariners hope to build off Saturday’s victory as they try to stay in the race for a wild-card spot, trailing New York and Tampa Bay by 2 1/2 games. Nelson Cruz recorded his AL-leading 75th RBI with a single in the 10th to end it Saturday while rookie Ben Gamel has hit safely in nine consecutive contests, going 12-for-39 in that stretch, and scored the winning run.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, YES (New York), ROOT Northwest (Seattle)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Luis Cessa (0-3, 4.61 ERA) vs. Mariners RH Yovani Gallardo (4-7, 5.59)

Cessa is scheduled to make his fifth start of the season after allowing three runs on four hits and four walks over 3 2/3 innings of a no-decision Tuesday at Minnesota. The 25-year-old has not gone past five innings in any of his four starts in 2017, but blanked Toronto over 4 2/3 frames of relief July 4. Cessa faces Seattle for the first time and is 2-4 with a 3.89 ERA in 10 career road appearances.

Gallardo returns to the rotation after permitting one run over 11 1/3 innings of relief, gaining the win in his last outing, and is three strikeouts from 1,500 for his career. The 31-year-old gave up five runs over five innings in his last start to lose at Texas on June 17. Matt Holliday is batting .343 with four homers versus Gallardo, who is 2-3 with a 6.47 ERA in six career contests against the Yankees.

WALK-OFFS

1. Seattle 1B Danny Valencia is 20-for-49 in his last 13 games at Safeco Field after going 1-for-4 on Saturday.

2. New York LF Brett Gardner boasts a five-game hitting streak, going 7-for-24 during the stretch.

3. Newly-acquired RHP David Phelps became the 32nd player to pitch for the Mariners this season Saturday, matching a club record (2016).

PREDICTION: Yankees 7, Mariners 5

 

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GAME: Atlanta Braves (47-49) at Los Angeles Dodgers (67-31)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 23 - 4:10 PM EST
WHERE: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



The Atlanta Braves hope left-hander Sean Newcomb will develop into an eventual top-of-the-rotation starter, and the rookie gets a chance to face one of the absolute best in Sunday’s series finale at the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers hand the ball to Clayton Kershaw, who has established himself as the frontrunner for his fourth National League Cy Young Award by leading the league in victories, ERA and innings pitched.

The Dodgers salvaged the third of the four-game series Saturday, using homers from Chase Utley, Corey Seager and Chris Taylor to secure a 6-2 victory. Los Angeles, which won 31-of-35 before dropping the first two games of the series, improved to 49-7 when scoring first. The Braves lost for only the third time in their past 10 road games and are 2-1 on the current 11-game, three-city road trip through Los Angeles, Arizona and Philadelphia. Rookie Johan Camargo continues to impress, going 2-for-4 with a run scored Saturday to raise his average to .336 in his past 41 games.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, FSN South (Atlanta), SportsNet Los Angeles

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves LH Sean Newcomb (1-5, 4.86 ERA) vs. Dodgers LH Clayton Kershaw (15-2, 2.07)

The results of Newcomb’s first seven starts have been tied in part of the level of competition as he has posted a 1.48 ERA in three starts against teams under .500, and an 11.37 ERA against teams .500 or better. In three July starts against Houston, Washington and the Chicago Cubs, the 24-year-old is 0-3 with nine walks and three homers allowed in 12 2/3 innings. Newcomb, who MLB.com ranks as Atlanta’s No. 5 prospect and No. 66 overall, gave up five runs in 5 1/3 innings of a loss Tuesday to the Cubs.

Kershaw has not lost since May 1, winning 11 consecutive decisions across 14 starts while holding opponents to a .197 batting average with 122 strikeouts and 20 walks in 98 innings. His past five starts have been phenomenal, going 5-0 record with a 0.50 ERA (two earned allowed in 36 innings) with 51 strikeouts against just six walks. A handful of Braves have hit well off Kershaw, including Brandon Phillips (.321) and Ender Inciarte (.308).

WALK-OFFS

1. Phillips did not play for the second consecutive game Saturday with right hamstring tightness, but is expected to start Sunday.

2. Dodgers 3B Justin Turner, who entered the weekend hitting a major-leading leading .371, did not play due to an upper respiratory issue.

3. Taylor finished 2-for-2 Saturday with a homer and a triple, and is hitting .429 in July.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 5, Braves 1

 

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GAME: Washington Nationals (58-38) at Arizona Diamondbacks (56-41)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 23 - 4:10 PM EST
WHERE: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



Already assured of a successful road trip, the Washington Nationals will send Stephen Strasburg to the mound in the rubber match of a three-game series at the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon. National League East-leading Washington is 6-2 entering the finale of its nine-game trek after splitting a pair of one-run decisions against Arizona.

Strasburg, who is 4-2 with a 3.28 ERA in eight starts against the Diamondbacks, reached double-digit wins for the fourth straight season in his last outing. Teammate Bryce Harper, like Strasburg a former No. 1 overall pick, had two hits and two RBIs in Saturday's 4-3 win to extend his hitting streak to 15 games and lift his batting average to .338. Arizona's A.J. Pollock is 5-for-9 with five runs scored in the series and has hit safely in five games in a row. Opposing Strasburg will be left-hander Robbie Ray, who is going for his 10th win but has lost all three starts and logged a 6.48 ERA against Washington.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Washington), FSN Arizona, FSN Arizona-Plus

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (10-3, 3.31 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks RH Robbie Ray (9-4, 2.97)

Strasburg had an awful start prior to the All-Star break, lasting only three innings and failing to strike out a batter while while allowing six runs (three earned) in a loss to Atlanta. He rebounded with an overpowering effort at Cincinnati on Monday, striking out 11 while yielding one run and four hits in seven innings. David Peralta is 4-for-6 with a homer off Strasburg, who is 7-1 in nine road starts.

Ray continued his fine season in his first start after the All-Star break, tossing six innings of two-run ball at Cincinnati to establish a career high with his ninth victory. He settled for a no-decision in his previous outing despite a masterful performance at the Los Angeles Dodgers, striking out 13 and giving up one run on five hits in six innings. Ryan Zimmerman is 3-for-5 with an RBI against Ray.

WALK-OFFS

1. Nationals RHP Ryan Madson has four strikeouts in three scoreless appearances since he was acquired from Oakland.

2. Diamondbacks 2B Chris Owings is hitless in 14 at-bats over the past four games.

3. Nationals LF Chris Heisey suffered a groin injury in Saturday's game and is not expected to be available Sunday.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 4, Nationals 3

 

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GAME: St. Louis Cardinals (47-50) at Chicago Cubs (50-46)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 23 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





The Chicago Cubs traded for Jose Quintana to give them another pitcher they can count on to win big games, and Sunday’s contest fits the criteria. Quintana and the Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals in the finale of a three-game series as they try to keep pace in the tightening National League Central race.



Quintana was dominant in his Cubs debut last Sunday, racking up 12 strikeouts over seven scoreless innings to win at Baltimore, and he’s eager to pitch in front of his new home crowd. "I'm really excited to be part of this team and throw Sunday against the Cardinals," Quintana told reporters. "I'm excited, man, I'm excited. I don't know what the fans will say to me, but I'll try to do the best." The Cubs evened the series with a 3-2 win Saturday, scoring three runs in the bottom of the eighth after the Cardinals had broken a scoreless tie with back-to-back solo home runs in the top of the frame. Chicago has won seven of eight since the All-Star break to get within one game of NL Central leader Milwaukee, while St. Louis is 4 1/2 games behind the Brewers.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, ESPN



PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Michael Wacha (7-3, 3.71 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Jose Quintana (5-8, 4.20)

Wacha has won four straight starts and five consecutive decisions after throwing a three-hit shutout against the New York Mets on Tuesday. The 26-year-old has been dominant during his four-start winning streak, pitching to a 1.01 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 26 2/3 innings. Wacha is 4-4 with a 6.35 ERA in 13 games (11 starts) against the Cubs.

Quintana will make his first start as a Cub at Wrigley Field, where he is 0-1 with a 2.51 ERA in two previous outings. The 28-year-old Colombian has posted three scoreless outings in his last five starts and has won his last three decisions. Quintana has won both of his previous starts against the Cardinals, in 2012 and 2015, while allowing two runs over 11 1/3 innings.



WALK-OFFS

1. Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo is 15-for-31 with three home runs against Wacha.

2. Cardinals OF Randal Grichuk has homered in each of the first two games of the series and is 10-for-26 with two doubles and four home runs against the Cubs this season.

3. Chicago INF Javier Baez is 11-for-20 with two home runs during a five-game hitting streak.



PREDICTION: Cardinals 2, Cubs 1

 

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• Marlins are 1-5 in Koehlers last 6 starts on grass.
• Marlins are 1-6 in Koehlers last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Marlins are 1-7 in Koehlers last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Cincinnati
•Reds are 21-46 in their last 67 Sunday games.
• Reds are 11-27 in their last 38 overall.
• Reds are 10-25 in their last 35 games on grass.
• Reds are 5-17 in their last 22 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
• Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
• Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Reds are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a loss.
• Reds are 1-9 in their last 10 home games.
• Reds are 1-10 in their last 11 vs. National League East.
• Reds are 0-7 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.


OU Trends


Miami
•Under is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 vs. National League Central.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Marlins last 6 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 6-2 in Marlins last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 overall.
• Under is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Under is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 on grass.
• Over is 6-0 in Koehlers last 6 Sunday starts.
• Over is 4-0 in Koehlers last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Over is 7-1 in Koehlers last 8 starts on grass.
• Over is 7-1 in Koehlers last 8 starts overall.
• Over is 5-1 in Koehlers last 6 starts vs. National League Central.
• Over is 4-1 in Koehlers last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-1 in Koehlers last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 18-7-2 in Koehlers last 27 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 5-2 in Koehlers last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 9-4 in Koehlers last 13 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 9-4 in Koehlers last 13 road starts.



Cincinnati
•Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 9-2-1 in Reds last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Reds last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 8-2 in Reds last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 games following a loss.
• Under is 7-2 in Reds last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Under is 7-2 in Reds last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 15-5-1 in Reds last 21 overall.
• Under is 15-5-1 in Reds last 21 on grass.
• Under is 9-3 in Reds last 12 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2 in Reds last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 5-2 in Reds last 7 vs. National League East.
• Over is 7-3 in Reds last 10 Sunday games.


Head to Head


•Marlins are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.
• Marlins are 12-25 in the last 37 meetings in Cincinnati.



Umpire Trends - Jordan Baker


•Marlins are 5-0 in their last 5 games with Baker behind home plate.
• Road team is 10-1 in Bakers last 11 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Over is 8-1 in Bakers last 9 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 6-1 in Bakers last 7 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.

 

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Trends - Oakland at NY Mets



W/L Trends


Oakland
•Athletics are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series.
• Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Athletics are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Athletics are 11-23 in their last 34 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Athletics are 17-36 in their last 53 road games.
• Athletics are 18-39 in their last 57 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Athletics are 4-10 in their last 14 Sunday games.
• Athletics are 7-19 in their last 26 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Athletics are 9-25 in their last 34 interleague games.
• Athletics are 7-20 in their last 27 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Athletics are 6-20 in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
• Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
• Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Athletics are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Athletics are 0-8 in their last 8 vs. National League East.
• Athletics are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague road games.
• Athletics are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Athletics are 2-5 in Gossetts last 7 starts.
• Athletics are 2-5 in Gossetts last 7 starts on grass.



NY Mets
•Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
• Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
• Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
• Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Mets are 8-1 in their last 9 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Mets are 8-1 in their last 9 interleague home games.
• Mets are 6-1 in their last 7 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Mets are 9-2 in their last 11 interleague games.
• Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
• Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Mets are 8-2 in their last 10 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Mets are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. American League West.
• Mets are 7-2 in their last 9 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Mets are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Mets are 7-16 in their last 23 during game 3 of a series.
• Mets are 4-10 in their last 14 Sunday games.
• Mets are 2-5 in Monteros last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Mets are 0-4 in Monteros last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.


OU Trends


Oakland
•Over is 3-0-1 in Athletics last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Over is 3-0-1 in Athletics last 4 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-0-1 in Athletics last 5 interleague road games.
• Over is 7-1 in Athletics last 8 when their opponent allows 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 5-1 in Athletics last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 Sunday games.
• Over is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 7-2 in Athletics last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 18-7-4 in Athletics last 29 vs. National League East.
• Over is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 on grass.
• Over is 10-4-1 in Athletics last 15 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 overall.
• Over is 12-5-1 in Athletics last 18 road games.



NY Mets
•Over is 4-0 in Mets last 4 interleague home games.
• Over is 5-1 in Mets last 6 interleague games.
• Over is 5-1 in Mets last 6 vs. American League West.
• Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 games following a win.
• Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Over is 23-8-3 in Mets last 34 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 17-6-3 in Mets last 26 during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 16-6-2 in Mets last 24 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Over is 5-2-1 in Mets last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 9-4-1 in Mets last 14 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 31-14-6 in Mets last 51 home games.
• Over is 32-15-7 in Mets last 54 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 39-19-9 in Mets last 67 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 55-27-11 in Mets last 93 on grass.
• Over is 55-27-11 in Mets last 93 overall.
• Under is 5-0 in Monteros last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Monteros last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 7-1 in Monteros last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 7-1 in Monteros last 8 home starts.
• Under is 10-2 in Monteros last 12 starts on grass.
• Under is 5-1 in Monteros last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 10-2 in Monteros last 12 starts overall.
• Under is 8-2 in Monteros last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 4-1 in Monteros last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2 in Monteros last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in New York.
• Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
• Athletics are 3-10 in the last 13 meetings.
• Athletics are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in New York.



Umpire Trends - Stu Scheurwater


•Road team is 4-0 in Scheurwaters last 4 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Over is 4-1 in Scheurwaters last 5 games behind home plate.
• Road team is 4-1 in Scheurwaters last 5 games behind home plate.
• Over is 6-2 in Scheurwaters last 8 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Scheurwaters last 5 games behind home plate vs. New York.
• Athletics are 0-4 in their last 4 games with Scheurwater behind home plate.

 

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Trends - Texas at Tampa Bay



W/L Trends


Texas
•Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Rangers are 11-5 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Rangers are 9-21 in their last 30 vs. American League East.
• Rangers are 3-7 in their last 10 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 road games.
• Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
• Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 Sunday games.
• Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.



Tampa Bay
•Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a loss.
• Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
• Rays are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Rays are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Rays are 3-7 in Odorizzis last 10 starts.
• Rays are 3-8 in Odorizzis last 11 Sunday starts.
• Rays are 2-6 in Odorizzis last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Rays are 1-5 in Odorizzis last 6 home starts.
• Rays are 1-9 in Odorizzis last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Rays are 0-4 in Odorizzis last 4 starts on astroturf.


OU Trends


Texas
•Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 on astroturf.
• Under is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 games following a win.
• Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 8-2-1 in Rangers last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 16-5 in Rangers last 21 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 9-3-1 in Rangers last 13 overall.
• Under is 16-6 in Rangers last 22 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 15-6 in Rangers last 21 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Under is 70-33-7 in Rangers last 110 Sunday games.



Tampa Bay
•Under is 5-0-1 in Rays last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 5-0 in Rays last 5 games following a loss.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Rays last 8 overall.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Rays last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Rays last 8 vs. American League West.
• Over is 11-2 in Rays last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Over is 11-2 in Rays last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 12-3-1 in Rays last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 15-4 in Rays last 19 on astroturf.
• Over is 13-4 in Rays last 17 home games.
• Over is 8-3 in Rays last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 6-0 in Odorizzis last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Over is 5-0 in Odorizzis last 5 starts on astroturf.
• Over is 4-0 in Odorizzis last 4 home starts.
• Over is 7-1 in Odorizzis last 8 starts overall.
• Over is 6-1 in Odorizzis last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-1 in Odorizzis last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 7-3-1 in Odorizzis last 11 Sunday starts.


Head to Head


•Rays are 4-1 in Odorizzis last 5 starts vs. Rangers.
• Over is 11-4-1 in the last 16 meetings in Tampa Bay.



Umpire Trends - Jerry Layne


•Under is 5-1-1 in Laynes last 7 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 5-1 in Laynes last 6 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
• Over is 5-1 in Laynes last 6 games behind home plate vs. Texas.
• Road team is 4-1 in Laynes last 5 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 6-2 in Laynes last 8 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 11-4 in Laynes last 15 games behind home plate vs. Texas.
• Rays are 13-5 in their last 18 games with Layne behind home plate.
• Over is 12-5 in Laynes last 17 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Layne behind home plate.

 

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Trends - Toronto at Cleveland



W/L Trends


Toronto
•Blue Jays are 18-4 in their last 22 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 17-4 in their last 21 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 20-7 in their last 27 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
• Blue Jays are 9-4 in their last 13 Sunday games.
• Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
• Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
• Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
• Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Blue Jays are 1-6 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. American League Central.
• Blue Jays are 10-2 in Happs last 12 Sunday starts.
• Blue Jays are 9-2 in Happs last 11 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Blue Jays are 16-5 in Happs last 21 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Blue Jays are 16-7 in Happs last 23 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 11-5 in Happs last 16 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 2-5 in Happs last 7 road starts.
• Blue Jays are 2-5 in Happs last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 2-5 in Happs last 7 starts on grass.
• Blue Jays are 1-4 in Happs last 5 starts.
• Blue Jays are 1-4 in Happs last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 1-5 in Happs last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.



Cleveland
•Indians are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League East.
• Indians are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Indians are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Indians are 5-1 in their last 6 home games.
• Indians are 9-3 in their last 12 Sunday games.
• Indians are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Indians are 5-1 in Klubers last 6 starts vs. American League East.
• Indians are 8-2 in Klubers last 10 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Indians are 4-1 in Klubers last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Indians are 11-3 in Klubers last 14 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Indians are 10-3 in Klubers last 13 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Indians are 18-6 in Klubers last 24 home starts.
• Indians are 23-9 in Klubers last 32 starts on grass.
• Indians are 5-2 in Klubers last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Indians are 5-2 in Klubers last 7 starts with 7 or more days of rest.
• Indians are 1-4 in Klubers last 5 starts.
• Indians are 1-4 in Klubers last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.


OU Trends


Toronto
•Over is 3-0-1 in Blue Jays last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 Sunday games.
• Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Over is 9-2-2 in Blue Jays last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 8-2-2 in Blue Jays last 12 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 8-2-1 in Blue Jays last 11 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 6-2-1 in Blue Jays last 9 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 5-2-2 in Blue Jays last 9 games following a loss.
• Under is 43-21-3 in Blue Jays last 67 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 4-1 in Happs last 5 Sunday starts.
• Under is 4-1 in Happs last 5 starts overall.
• Under is 18-6-3 in Happs last 27 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 14-5-2 in Happs last 21 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 18-7-4 in Happs last 29 starts on grass.
• Under is 18-7-3 in Happs last 28 road starts.
• Under is 18-7-2 in Happs last 27 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 28-11-1 in Happs last 40 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2-1 in Happs last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 9-4 in Happs last 13 starts vs. American League Central.
• Under is 11-5-2 in Happs last 18 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 35-16-1 in Happs last 52 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Under is 15-7 in Happs last 22 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.



Cleveland
•Over is 4-0 in Indians last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 4-0-1 in Indians last 5 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 7-2-3 in Indians last 12 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 vs. American League East.
• Under is 10-4-1 in Indians last 15 home games.
• Under is 39-16-5 in Indians last 60 games following a win.
• Under is 7-3-1 in Indians last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Under is 34-15-2 in Indians last 51 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 13-6 in Indians last 19 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 17-8-3 in Indians last 28 Sunday games.
• Under is 4-0-2 in Klubers last 6 Sunday starts.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Klubers last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Klubers last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Klubers last 4 home starts.
• Under is 6-1 in Klubers last 7 starts vs. American League East.
• Under is 8-2 in Klubers last 10 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Klubers last 5 starts on grass.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Klubers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Klubers last 5 starts overall.


Head to Head


•Under is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings.
• Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Cleveland.
• Blue Jays are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings.
• Blue Jays are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in Cleveland.



Umpire Trends - Ed Hickox


•Under is 4-0 in Hickoxs last 4 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 5-0 in Hickoxs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
• Under is 4-0 in Hickoxs last 4 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
• Over is 4-0 in Hickoxs last 4 games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
• Road team is 4-0 in Hickoxs last 4 games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
• Home team is 26-8 in Hickoxs last 34 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 11-4 in Hickoxs last 15 games behind home plate.
• Over is 7-3-1 in Hickoxs last 11 games behind home plate.

 

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Trends - Milwaukee at Philadelphia



W/L Trends


Milwaukee
•Brewers are 7-1 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Brewers are 16-5 in their last 21 during game 3 of a series.
• Brewers are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win.
• Brewers are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 road games.
• Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Brewers are 1-6 in their last 7 overall.
• Brewers are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Brewers are 1-6 in their last 7 games on grass.
• Brewers are 7-2 in Guerras last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Brewers are 12-4 in Guerras last 16 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Brewers are 11-5 in Guerras last 16 road starts.
• Brewers are 1-4 in Guerras last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Philadelphia
•Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
• Phillies are 17-35 in their last 52 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Phillies are 18-38 in their last 56 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Phillies are 6-13 in their last 19 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Phillies are 26-59 in their last 85 vs. National League Central.
• Phillies are 33-75 in their last 108 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Phillies are 22-53 in their last 75 overall.
• Phillies are 22-53 in their last 75 games on grass.
• Phillies are 12-30 in their last 42 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Phillies are 14-38 in their last 52 games following a loss.
• Phillies are 10-29 in their last 39 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Phillies are 2-6 in their last 8 home games.
• Phillies are 13-40 in their last 53 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Phillies are 2-6 in Eickhoffs last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Phillies are 5-16 in Eickhoffs last 21 starts.
• Phillies are 5-16 in Eickhoffs last 21 starts on grass.
• Phillies are 2-7 in Eickhoffs last 9 starts vs. National League Central.
• Phillies are 1-6 in Eickhoffs last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Phillies are 1-6 in Eickhoffs last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Phillies are 0-5 in Eickhoffs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Phillies are 0-4 in Eickhoffs last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Phillies are 0-4 in Eickhoffs last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.


OU Trends


Milwaukee
•Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 7-1 in Brewers last 8 overall.
• Under is 7-1 in Brewers last 8 road games.
• Under is 7-1 in Brewers last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 7-1 in Brewers last 8 on grass.
• Under is 7-1 in Brewers last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 Sunday games.
• Under is 18-7-1 in Brewers last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
• Over is 4-0 in Guerras last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 9-1 in Guerras last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Under is 7-1 in Guerras last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Guerras last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 10-3 in Guerras last 13 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-2 in Guerras last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Over is 5-2 in Guerras last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.



Philadelphia
•Under is 4-0-1 in Phillies last 5 Sunday games.
• Under is 4-0-1 in Phillies last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 8-1-1 in Phillies last 10 home games.
• Under is 12-2-2 in Phillies last 16 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 5-1-2 in Phillies last 8 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 19-4-4 in Phillies last 27 games following a loss.
• Under is 7-2-1 in Phillies last 10 vs. National League Central.
• Under is 16-5-3 in Phillies last 24 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 18-6-3 in Phillies last 27 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 11-4-1 in Phillies last 16 overall.
• Under is 11-4-1 in Phillies last 16 on grass.
• Under is 10-4-2 in Phillies last 16 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 10-4-4 in Phillies last 18 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 7-3-1 in Phillies last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Over is 4-0 in Eickhoffs last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Over is 5-0-2 in Eickhoffs last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 6-1-1 in Eickhoffs last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Eickhoffs last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Eickhoffs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Eickhoffs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Eickhoffs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 6-2 in Eickhoffs last 8 starts vs. National League Central.


Head to Head


•Brewers are 10-3 in the last 13 meetings in Philadelphia.
• Over is 18-7-1 in the last 26 meetings in Philadelphia.
• Brewers are 13-6 in the last 19 meetings.



Umpire Trends - Gary Cederstrom


•Under is 5-0 in Cederstroms last 5 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 4-0 in Cederstroms last 4 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
• Home team is 4-0 in Cederstroms last 4 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
• Under is 9-1 in Cederstroms last 10 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
• Home team is 7-1 in Cederstroms last 8 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 39-13 in Cederstroms last 52 games behind home plate.
• Brewers are 9-3 in their last 12 games with Cederstrom behind home plate.
• Home team is 21-7 in Cederstroms last 28 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
• Phillies are 3-8 in their last 11 games with Cederstrom behind home plate.

 

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Trends - Houston at Baltimore



W/L Trends


Houston
•Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 Sunday games.
• Astros are 21-5 in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Astros are 39-13 in their last 52 road games.
• Astros are 37-14 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Astros are 50-19 in their last 69 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Astros are 20-8 in their last 28 vs. American League East.
• Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series.
• Astros are 48-21 in their last 69 games on grass.
• Astros are 36-16 in their last 52 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Astros are 35-16 in their last 51 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Astros are 61-28 in their last 89 overall.
• Astros are 26-12 in their last 38 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a win.
• Astros are 5-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Astros are 4-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Astros are 5-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 6 road starts.
• Astros are 7-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 9 starts on grass.
• Astros are 10-3 in McCullers Jr.s last 13 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Astros are 12-5 in McCullers Jr.s last 17 starts.
• Astros are 7-3 in McCullers Jr.s last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Baltimore
•Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 Sunday games.
• Orioles are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series.
• Orioles are 11-23 in their last 34 games on grass.
• Orioles are 10-22 in their last 32 vs. American League West.
• Orioles are 3-7 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Orioles are 4-10 in their last 14 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Orioles are 2-6 in their last 8 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
• Orioles are 2-7 in their last 9 games following a loss.
• Orioles are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Orioles are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
• Orioles are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Orioles are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Orioles are 3-7 in Bundys last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Orioles are 3-8 in Bundys last 11 starts on grass.
• Orioles are 1-4 in Bundys last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Orioles are 1-5 in Bundys last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.


OU Trends


Houston
•Over is 12-3-1 in Astros last 16 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 20-5-2 in Astros last 27 Sunday games.
• Over is 22-7-1 in Astros last 30 vs. American League East.
• Over is 12-4-1 in Astros last 17 overall.
• Over is 20-7-4 in Astros last 31 games following a win.
• Over is 17-6-3 in Astros last 26 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 19-7-4 in Astros last 30 road games.
• Over is 8-3-1 in Astros last 12 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 20-8-5 in Astros last 33 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 33-14-4 in Astros last 51 during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 7-3-1 in Astros last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 9-4 in Astros last 13 on grass.
• Under is 6-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 7-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 9 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 13-5 in McCullers Jr.s last 18 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 5-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Under is 20-8 in McCullers Jr.s last 28 starts on grass.
• Under is 5-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 road starts.
• Over is 5-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 starts overall.



Baltimore
•Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 overall.
• Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 on grass.
• Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 home games.
• Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 vs. American League West.
• Over is 7-1 in Orioles last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 6-2 in Orioles last 8 Sunday games.
• Over is 12-5-2 in Orioles last 19 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
• Over is 4-0 in Bundys last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Over is 6-0 in Bundys last 6 starts on grass.
• Over is 7-0 in Bundys last 7 starts overall.
• Over is 5-0 in Bundys last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 5-0 in Bundys last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-0 in Bundys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 7-3 in Bundys last 10 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.


Head to Head


•Astros are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Baltimore.
• Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Baltimore.
• Astros are 18-6 in the last 24 meetings.



Umpire Trends - Mike Winters


•Under is 7-1 in Winters' last 8 games behind home plate.
• Orioles are 13-3 in their last 16 games with Winters behind home plate.
• Over is 4-1 in Winters' last 5 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
• Under is 38-13-1 in Winters' last 52 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 14-5 in Winters' last 19 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
• Home team is 5-2 in Winters' last 7 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 5-2 in Winters' last 7 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 5-2 in Winters' last 7 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Houston.

 

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Trends - Detroit at Minnesota



W/L Trends


Detroit
•Tigers are 8-1 in their last 9 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Tigers are 7-2 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a loss.
• Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series.
• Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 Sunday games.
• Tigers are 5-11 in their last 16 road games.
• Tigers are 4-9 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Tigers are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Tigers are 5-2 in Boyds last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Tigers are 2-5 in Boyds last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Tigers are 3-8 in Boyds last 11 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Tigers are 2-6 in Boyds last 8 starts.
• Tigers are 2-6 in Boyds last 8 starts on grass.
• Tigers are 2-7 in Boyds last 9 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Tigers are 1-4 in Boyds last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Tigers are 1-4 in Boyds last 5 Sunday starts.
• Tigers are 1-5 in Boyds last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Tigers are 0-5 in Boyds last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.



Minnesota
•Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Twins are 8-20 in their last 28 Sunday games.
• Twins are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Twins are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a win.
• Twins are 4-1 in Mejias last 5 starts.
• Twins are 4-1 in Mejias last 5 starts on grass.
• Twins are 4-1 in Mejias last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Twins are 1-4 in Mejias last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Twins are 1-4 in Mejias last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.


OU Trends


Detroit
•Over is 6-0-2 in Tigers last 8 Sunday games.
• Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Over is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 overall.
• Over is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 on grass.
• Over is 15-5-2 in Tigers last 22 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 9-3-1 in Tigers last 13 during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 7-3-1 in Tigers last 11 road games.
• Over is 33-16-3 in Tigers last 52 vs. American League Central.
• Over is 3-0-1 in Boyds last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Boyds last 5 starts on grass.
• Over is 4-1 in Boyds last 5 starts overall.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Boyds last 6 starts vs. American League Central.
• Under is 4-1 in Boyds last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Boyds last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Boyds last 5 road starts.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Boyds last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2 in Boyds last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 10-4 in Boyds last 14 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 7-3 in Boyds last 10 starts with 4 days of rest.



Minnesota
•Under is 4-0 in Twins last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 4-0 in Twins last 4 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 6-1 in Twins last 7 overall.
• Under is 6-1 in Twins last 7 on grass.
• Under is 5-1 in Twins last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-1 in Twins last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 Sunday games.
• Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 home games.
• Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 10-3 in Twins last 13 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 20-6 in Twins last 26 games following a win.
• Over is 16-7-2 in Twins last 25 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Over is 52-24-1 in Twins last 77 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 13-6 in Twins last 19 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Mejias last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-1 in Mejias last 6 starts on grass.
• Under is 5-1 in Mejias last 6 starts overall.
• Under is 5-1 in Mejias last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Mejias last 6 starts vs. American League Central.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Mejias last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Under is 2-0-2 in Boyds last 4 starts vs. Twins.
• Tigers are 6-1 in Boyds last 7 starts vs. Twins.
• Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings.
• Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Minnesota.
• Tigers are 20-7 in the last 27 meetings.
• Tigers are 41-20 in the last 61 meetings in Minnesota.



Umpire Trends - Will Little


•Under is 3-0-1 in Littles last 4 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Road team is 5-1 in Littles last 6 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Road team is 5-1 in Littles last 6 games behind home plate.
• Under is 4-1 in Littles last 5 games behind home plate.
• Tigers are 2-6 in their last 8 games with Little behind home plate.

 

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Trends - Chi. White Sox at Kansas City



W/L Trends


Chi. White Sox
•White Sox are 20-41 in their last 61 games on grass.
• White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• White Sox are 7-19 in their last 26 road games.
• White Sox are 8-22 in their last 30 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• White Sox are 7-20 in their last 27 overall.
• White Sox are 7-21 in their last 28 vs. a team with a winning record.
• White Sox are 5-16 in their last 21 during game 3 of a series.
• White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• White Sox are 3-13 in their last 16 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• White Sox are 3-13 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• White Sox are 3-13 in their last 16 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. American League Central.
• White Sox are 1-6 in their last 7 Sunday games.
• White Sox are 0-6 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• White Sox are 0-7 in their last 7 games following a loss.
• White Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• White Sox are 0-5 in their last 5 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
• White Sox are 1-4 in Hollands last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• White Sox are 1-5 in Hollands last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• White Sox are 0-4 in Hollands last 4 road starts.
• White Sox are 0-8 in Hollands last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• White Sox are 0-4 in Hollands last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
• White Sox are 0-5 in Hollands last 5 starts.
• White Sox are 0-5 in Hollands last 5 starts on grass.
• White Sox are 0-4 in Hollands last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• White Sox are 0-4 in Hollands last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Kansas City
•Royals are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League Central.
• Royals are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Royals are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Royals are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
• Royals are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Royals are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
• Royals are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Royals are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
• Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Royals are 17-5 in their last 22 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Royals are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win.
• Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.


OU Trends


Chi. White Sox
•Under is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 8-1 in White Sox last 9 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 7-2 in White Sox last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 vs. American League Central.
• Over is 7-3 in White Sox last 10 Sunday games.
• Over is 11-5-1 in White Sox last 17 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 9-0 in Hollands last 9 road starts.
• Over is 4-0-1 in Hollands last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 8-1-1 in Hollands last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1-1 in Hollands last 7 starts vs. American League Central.
• Over is 4-1 in Hollands last 5 starts on grass.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Hollands last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 12-3-1 in Hollands last 16 starts overall.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Hollands last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 6-2-1 in Hollands last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 6-2-1 in Hollands last 9 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Kansas City
•Over is 7-2 in Royals last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 10-3-1 in Royals last 14 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 10-3-1 in Royals last 14 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 9-3 in Royals last 12 games following a win.
• Over is 9-3 in Royals last 12 vs. American League Central.
• Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Over is 7-3-1 in Royals last 11 during game 3 of a series.
• Over is 21-10-1 in Royals last 32 vs. a team with a losing record.


Head to Head


•Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
• White Sox are 20-41 in the last 61 meetings.
• White Sox are 7-19 in the last 26 meetings in Kansas City.



Umpire Trends - CB Bucknor


•Home team is 4-0 in Bucknors last 4 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Bucknors last 4 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Bucknors last 6 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Bucknors last 6 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
• Under is 15-5-1 in Bucknors last 21 games behind home plate.
• Road team is 5-2 in Bucknors last 7 games behind home plate.
• White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Bucknor behind home plate.

 

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Trends - Pittsburgh at Colorado



W/L Trends


Pittsburgh
•Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series.
• Pirates are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Pirates are 6-1 in their last 7 overall.
• Pirates are 6-1 in their last 7 games on grass.
• Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Pirates are 6-2 in their last 8 road games.
• Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Pirates are 8-17 in their last 25 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Pirates are 8-21 in their last 29 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
• Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League West.
• Pirates are 5-1 in Novas last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Pirates are 5-1 in Novas last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Pirates are 4-1 in Novas last 5 Sunday starts.
• Pirates are 6-2 in Novas last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Pirates are 5-2 in Novas last 7 starts.
• Pirates are 5-2 in Novas last 7 starts on grass.



Colorado
•Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series.
• Rockies are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Rockies are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
• Rockies are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass.
• Rockies are 5-1 in their last 6 home games.
• Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rockies are 8-3 in their last 11 Sunday games.
• Rockies are 3-7 in their last 10 games following a win.
• Rockies are 5-12 in their last 17 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Rockies are 5-1 in Freelands last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Rockies are 1-4 in Freelands last 5 starts vs. National League Central.


OU Trends


Pittsburgh
•Under is 7-0 in Pirates last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 13-3 in Pirates last 16 games following a loss.
• Under is 21-5-1 in Pirates last 27 overall.
• Under is 21-5-1 in Pirates last 27 on grass.
• Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Pirates last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 19-5-2 in Pirates last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Pirates last 9 road games.
• Under is 15-5-1 in Pirates last 21 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 5-2-1 in Pirates last 8 vs. National League West.
• Under is 5-0 in Novas last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Under is 4-0 in Novas last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Under is 7-0 in Novas last 7 starts on grass.
• Under is 7-0 in Novas last 7 starts overall.
• Under is 4-0 in Novas last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Novas last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Novas last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 7-3 in Novas last 10 road starts.



Colorado
•Over is 5-0 in Rockies last 5 games following a win.
• Over is 7-1 in Rockies last 8 overall.
• Over is 7-1 in Rockies last 8 on grass.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Rockies last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Over is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Over is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 home games.
• Under is 12-3-1 in Rockies last 16 vs. National League Central.
• Under is 20-7-1 in Rockies last 28 during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 4-0 in Freelands last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 2-0-2 in Freelands last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Under is 9-0 in Freelands last 9 home starts.
• Under is 4-0-1 in Freelands last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 14-2-2 in Freelands last 18 starts on grass.
• Under is 14-2-2 in Freelands last 18 starts overall.
• Under is 6-1 in Freelands last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Freelands last 5 starts vs. National League Central.


Head to Head


•Pirates are 9-2 in the last 11 meetings in Colorado.
• Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Colorado.
• Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings.
• Pirates are 15-5 in the last 20 meetings.



Umpire Trends - David Rackley


•Road team is 5-1 in Rackleys last 6 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
• Road team is 4-1 in Rackleys last 5 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Under is 8-3 in Rackleys last 11 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
• Over is 5-2 in Rackleys last 7 games behind home plate.
• Road team is 7-3 in Rackleys last 10 games behind home plate.
• Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Rackley behind home plate.