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Preview: Diamondbacks at Marlins
Gracenote
Jun 27, 2018

Veteran right-hander Zack Greinke looks to continue his hot streak and remain unbeaten in his career against the Miami Marlins when the Arizona Diamondbacks visit for the finale of a four-game series Thursday afternoon. Greinke is 6-0 in 11 games (10 starts) versus the Marlins and has a chance to lead the Diamondbacks to a series victory as well as their 11th win in 13 road contests.

Daniel Descalso belted a pinch-hit solo homer in the eighth inning for what proved to be the winning run in a 2-1 victory on Wednesday for National League West-leading Arizona, which limited Miami to three hits in the triumph. Greinke goes after his second win against the Marlins this month and will face 25-year-old Miami rookie Trevor Richards, who has two of his three quality starts in the last three trips to the mound. The Marlins, who are last in the NL in scoring, had won three in a row after taking the series opener 9-5 on Monday before managing four runs the past two nights. Miami’s Starlin Castro homered for the second straight game Wednesday and is 5-for-11 in the series with three runs scored, three RBIs and a pair of walks.

TV: 12:10 p.m. ET, FS Arizona, FS Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Zack Greinke (7-5, 3.66 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Trevor Richards (2-4, 4.91)

Greinke has won four of his last five starts, capped by a win at Pittsburgh on Saturday in which he allowed two hits over six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts. The 34-year-old Florida native, who boasts 102 strikeouts and just 19 walks in 96 innings, limited the Marlins to one run over 6 2/3 innings in a victory on June 2 to begin his hot stretch. Castro is 9-for-25 with four doubles and a homer versus Greinke, who has a 3.53 career ERA against the Marlins.

Richards registered one of the best performances of his young career last Saturday when he held Colorado to one run, three hits and two walks with eight strikeouts over six innings. The Illinois native has permitted one run or fewer in four of his last seven outings as he prepares to meet the Diamondbacks for the first time. Richards, who has struck out 40 and walked 20 in 44 innings, has been much better at Marlins Park (1-1, 3.12 ERA) than on the road (1-3, 6.08).

WALK-OFFS

1. Miami rookie 3B-RF Brian Anderson walked twice Wednesday to extend his on-base streak to 24 games.

2. Arizona RHP Yoshihisa Hirano is tied with J.J. Putz (2012) and Brandon Lyon (2008) for the franchise record with 24 straight scoreless outings.

3. Marlins C-1B J.T. Realmuto (wrist) was a late scratch from Wednesday’s lineup, missing his third straight game.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 5, Marlins 2

 

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W/L Trends
Arizona

Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 6-1 in their last 7 road games.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
Diamondbacks are 7-2 in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Diamondbacks are 20-7 in their last 27 Thursday games.
Diamondbacks are 20-8 in their last 28 overall.
Diamondbacks are 20-8 in their last 28 games on grass.
Diamondbacks are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. National League East.
Diamondbacks are 4-11 in their last 15 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 4-11 in their last 15 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 7-1 in Greinkes last 8 Thursday starts.
Diamondbacks are 10-2 in Greinkes last 12 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 8-2 in Greinkes last 10 starts vs. National League East.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Greinkes last 5 starts.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Greinkes last 5 starts on grass.
Diamondbacks are 11-3 in Greinkes last 14 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 28-8 in Greinkes last 36 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Diamondbacks are 17-5 in Greinkes last 22 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 14-5 in Greinkes last 19 starts with 4 days of rest.
Diamondbacks are 13-5 in Greinkes last 18 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Diamondbacks are 30-12 in Greinkes last 42 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Diamondbacks are 17-8 in Greinkes last 25 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Miami

Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 6-0 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 12-5 in their last 17 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 7-15 in their last 22 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 20-43 in their last 63 vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 16-39 in their last 55 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Marlins are 5-16 in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Marlins are 2-7 in their last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 2-7 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 5-21 in their last 26 Thursday games.
Marlins are 3-13 in their last 16 during game 4 of a series.
Marlins are 0-4 in Richards' last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
Arizona

Under is 6-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 8 during game 4 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 11-3-2 in Diamondbacks last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-2-2 in Diamondbacks last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-2-1 in Diamondbacks last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 vs. National League East.
Over is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Greinkes last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Greinkes last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Greinkes last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-0 in Greinkes last 5 starts overall.
Under is 10-2-2 in Greinkes last 14 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Greinkes last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Greinkes last 5 starts vs. National League East.
Over is 6-2 in Greinkes last 8 road starts.

Miami

Over is 5-0-1 in Marlins last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 8-2-1 in Marlins last 11 vs. National League West.
Over is 7-2-1 in Marlins last 10 overall.
Over is 7-2-1 in Marlins last 10 on grass.
Under is 3-1-1 in Marlins last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Marlins last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 3-1-1 in Marlins last 5 home games.
Over is 44-21-3 in Marlins last 68 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Richards' last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Richards' last 7 starts overall.

Head to Head

Diamondbacks are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Diamondbacks are 3-7 in the last 10 meetings in Miami.

Umpire Trends - Tom Hallion

Home team is 5-0 in Hallions last 5 Thursday games behind home plate.
Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Hallion behind home plate.
Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 Thursday games with Hallion behind home plate.
Road team is 8-2 in Hallions last 10 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
Over is 11-3-2 in Hallions last 16 Thursday games behind home plate.
Over is 7-2 in Hallions last 9 games behind home plate.
Home team is 6-2 in Hallions last 8 games behind home plate.
Under is 3-1-1 in Hallions last 5 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Hallion behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Athletics at Tigers
Gracenote
Jun 28, 2018

A winning road trip is always a victory, but the Oakland Athletics have a chance for something far more impressive. The Athletics have won seven of nine on the 10-game trip that wraps up Thursday with the finale of a four-game series against the host Detroit Tigers.


Oakland has won nine of its last 11 overall, including three straight against the Tigers by a total of six runs. Chris Bassitt and two relievers shut out Detroit in a 3-0 win Wednesday, as the Athletics’ pitching staff continued to shine despite a recent spate of injuries. Detroit has lost a season-high eight straight and allowed 57 runs during the skid. Tigers right-hander Michael Fulmer will try to stop the bleeding while continuing his strong pitching at home, where he has allowed one run over seven innings in each of his last two outings.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FS Detroit


PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics LH Sean Manaea (7-6, 3.40 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Michael Fulmer (3-6, 4.17)

Manaea had a rough May, but he has been solid in June while going 2-0 with a 2.81 ERA in four starts. The 26-year-old has posted three straight quality starts after striking out seven and allowing one run and five hits over seven innings in a win at the Chicago White Sox on Friday. Manaea lost his only previous start against the Tigers, allowing three runs and nine hits over six innings in 2016.

Fulmer threw five scoreless frames before giving up back-to-back sixth inning homers in a loss at Cincinnati in his last start June 20. The 25-year-old matched his season high with nine strikeouts but failed to record his third straight quality start because he didn’t finish the sixth. Fulmer is 2-0 with a 0.57 ERA in two starts against the Athletics.






WALK-OFFS

1. The Tigers on Wednesday terminated the contract of pitching coach Chris Bosio for insensitive comments made toward a team employee and announced bullpen coach Rick Anderson will take over the position the remainder of the season.

2. The Athletics did not hit a home run Wednesday, ending their MLB-record streak of 27 consecutive road games with a homer.

3. Oakland CF Dustin Fowler is 9-for-25 during a seven-game hitting streak.


PREDICTION: Athletics 6, Tigers 4

 

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W/L Trends
Oakland

Athletics are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Athletics are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Athletics are 9-2 in their last 11 overall.
Athletics are 9-2 in their last 11 games on grass.
Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 Thursday games.
Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win.
Athletics are 39-15 in their last 54 vs. American League Central.
Athletics are 35-17 in their last 52 vs. a team with a losing record.
Athletics are 3-7 in their last 10 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Athletics are 6-0 in Manaeas last 6 starts vs. American League Central.
Athletics are 5-1 in Manaeas last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Athletics are 5-2 in Manaeas last 7 road starts.
Athletics are 5-13 in Manaeas last 18 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Detroit

Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 Thursday games.
Tigers are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Tigers are 17-35 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 16-36 in their last 52 vs. American League West.
Tigers are 17-41 in their last 58 vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 home games.
Tigers are 3-8 in their last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Tigers are 7-19 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Tigers are 5-16 in their last 21 during game 4 of a series.
Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 games after losing the first 3 games of a series.
Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 0-7 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Tigers are 0-8 in their last 8 overall.
Tigers are 0-8 in their last 8 games on grass.
Tigers are 6-2 in Fulmers last 8 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-4 in Fulmers last 5 home starts.
Tigers are 1-4 in Fulmers last 5 starts.
Tigers are 1-4 in Fulmers last 5 starts on grass.
Tigers are 3-13 in Fulmers last 16 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 1-5 in Fulmers last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Tigers are 0-4 in Fulmers last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 0-7 in Fulmers last 7 starts vs. American League West.

OU Trends
Oakland

Over is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 games following a win.
Over is 12-3 in Athletics last 15 overall.
Over is 12-3 in Athletics last 15 on grass.
Over is 8-2-1 in Athletics last 11 during game 4 of a series.
Over is 6-2 in Athletics last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-2 in Athletics last 8 road games.
Over is 6-2 in Athletics last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-2 in Athletics last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2-1 in Athletics last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 12-5-3 in Athletics last 20 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 33-16-3 in Athletics last 52 vs. American League Central.
Over is 5-0 in Manaeas last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 3-0-1 in Manaeas last 4 road starts.
Under is 7-2-1 in Manaeas last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Manaeas last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-2 in Manaeas last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 5-2 in Manaeas last 7 starts on grass.
Over is 5-2-1 in Manaeas last 8 starts overall.
Over is 5-2 in Manaeas last 7 starts vs. American League Central.

Detroit

Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 Thursday games.
Under is 13-3 in Tigers last 16 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. American League West.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 10-3-1 in Tigers last 14 during game 4 of a series.
Under is 18-6 in Tigers last 24 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 15-5 in Tigers last 20 games following a loss.
Under is 18-7-1 in Tigers last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 10-4 in Tigers last 14 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-4 in Tigers last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-0 in Fulmers last 4 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 5-1 in Fulmers last 6 starts with 7 or more days of rest.
Over is 7-2 in Fulmers last 9 Thursday starts.
Over is 5-2-1 in Fulmers last 8 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Fulmers last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Head to Head

Athletics are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Detroit.
Athletics are 10-1 in the last 11 meetings.
Over is 34-16-3 in the last 53 meetings in Detroit.

Umpire Trends - Ryan Additon
No trends available.

 

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Preview: Twins at White Sox
Gracenote
Jun 28, 2018

The Chicago White Sox aim to stretch their winning streak to a season-best four games when they attempt to finish a three-game sweep of the visiting Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Chicago posted a 6-1 victory on Wednesday to win three straight games for just the second time this season, the first coming against the Kansas City Royals from April 26-28.

Avisail Garcia homered for the second straight game and Jose Abreu went deep for just the second time this month as the White Sox outplayed Minnesota for the second consecutive contest. Chicago has outscored the Twins 14-5 over the first two games and has scored 24 runs during the three-game winning streak. Minnesota has dropped five of its last six games and managed just five hits in Tuesday's loss. Ehire Adrianza went 4-for-4 for the Twins and is 6-for-7 with a homer and three RBIs in the series.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Jake Odorizzi (3-5, 4.97 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Lucas Giolito (5-7, 7.01)

Odorizzi is winless in his last eight starts and has a 0-3 record during the span. The 28-year-old was roughed up for six runs and six hits over 1 1/3 innings by the Texas Rangers in his last turn. Odorozzi is 0-1 with a 5.23 ERA in two starts against the White Sox this season and stands 1-2 with a 4.13 ERA in five career outings.

Giolito defeated the Oakland Athletics in his last turn when he allowed four runs and seven hits over seven innings. The 23-year-old has issued two or fewer walks in four of his last five outings, a sharp improvement over some early season control issues when he twice walked seven in a game. Giolito is 1-1 with a 3.65 ERA in two starts against the Twins this season and is 1-2 with a 4.42 ERA in three career outings.

WALK-OFFS

1. White Sox OF Leury Garcia is 5-for-9 in the series and 8-for-17 since returning from a knee injury that sidelined him four-plus weeks.

2. Minnesota CF Byron Buxton (left big toe) is slated to play both games of a doubleheader - serving as DH for one - for Triple-A Rochester on Thursday.

3. Chicago OF Charlie Tilson had two hits on Wednesday and is 7-for-14 over his last five appearances.

PREDICTION: White Sox 5, Twins 4

 

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W/L Trends
Minnesota

Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Twins are 6-13 in their last 19 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 3-7 in their last 10 during game 3 of a series.
Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. American League Central.
Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 4-11 in their last 15 road games.
Twins are 4-14 in their last 18 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Twins are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
Twins are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
Twins are 1-6 in their last 7 Thursday games.
Twins are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Twins are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Twins are 1-5 in Odorizzis last 6 starts vs. American League Central.
Twins are 1-5 in Odorizzis last 6 starts.
Twins are 1-5 in Odorizzis last 6 starts on grass.
Twins are 0-4 in Odorizzis last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Twins are 0-4 in Odorizzis last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
White Sox are 7-15 in their last 22 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 6-14 in their last 20 games following a win.
White Sox are 8-20 in their last 28 vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 9-24 in their last 33 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
White Sox are 3-14 in their last 17 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
White Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
White Sox are 6-0 in Giolitos last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
White Sox are 2-5 in Giolitos last 7 starts vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 2-6 in Giolitos last 8 home starts.
White Sox are 1-4 in Giolitos last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Minnesota

Over is 4-0-1 in Twins last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Twins last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 10-3-1 in Twins last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 23-7-2 in Twins last 32 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 3-1-1 in Twins last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 12-4-2 in Twins last 18 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-3 in Twins last 12 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 20-7-1 in Twins last 28 Thursday games.
Under is 5-2 in Odorizzis last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Chi. White Sox

Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-0-1 in White Sox last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in White Sox last 8 overall.
Over is 7-1 in White Sox last 8 on grass.
Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 home games.
Under is 9-2-1 in White Sox last 12 games following a win.
Under is 4-1-1 in White Sox last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-2-2 in White Sox last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2-1 in White Sox last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 11-4-2 in White Sox last 17 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-4-1 in White Sox last 16 vs. American League Central.
Under is 22-8-2 in White Sox last 32 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 7-0 in Giolitos last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 9-1-2 in Giolitos last 12 starts vs. American League Central.
Under is 5-1-2 in Giolitos last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Giolitos last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Giolitos last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Giolitos last 7 home starts.
Under is 14-6-2 in Giolitos last 22 starts on grass.
Under is 14-6-2 in Giolitos last 22 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Twins are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Nic Lentz

Under is 4-1 in Lentzs last 5 games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Lentzs last 5 games behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Mariners at Orioles
Gracenote
Jun 28, 2018

After using late rallies for two straight dramatic wins, the Seattle Mariners will try to complete a four-game road sweep of the struggling Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. The Orioles have dropped four in a row overall and 14 of their last 15 home games en route to the majors’ worst record.


The Mariners rallied for their 23rd comeback win in an 8-7 triumph in 11 innings Wednesday. Kyle Seager was the hero for the second straight night, hitting a game-tying two-run homer off Zach Britton in the ninth before Denard Span’s sacrifice fly plated Jean Segura with the go-ahead run in the 11th. For all their woes, the Orioles had only lost once in 21 prior games this season in which they took a lead to the ninth. The Mariners send veteran right-hander Mike Leake to the mound having won eight of the last nine games he has started.

TV: 3:05 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), MASN (Baltimore)


PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Mike Leake (8-4, 4.11 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Jimmy Yacabonis (0-0, 15.43)

Leake has recorded quality starts in six of his last seven starts and is coming off his best outing of the season. The 30-year old struck out five and allowed three hits over eight scoreless innings to win at Boston on Saturday. Leake has only faced the Orioles once, in 2014, and was tagged for seven runs over four innings in a no-decision.

Yacabonis will make his first major-league start in place of injured right-hander Dylan Bundy. The 26-year-old has made 16 relief appearances in the majors across the past two seasons. Yacabonis has been effective as a starter at Triple-A Norfolk this season, going 3-2 with a 3.14 ERA in 13 starts.


WALK-OFFS

1. Seattle RHP Edwin Diaz recorded his 30th save Wednesday, surpassing Kazuhiro Sasaki for the most in team history before the All-Star break.

2. Orioles DH Mark Trumbo is 13-for-39 with five homers during an 11-game hitting streak.

3. Mariners DH Nelson Cruz (back) sat out a second straight game Wednesday.


PREDICTION: Mariners 8, Orioles 4

 

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W/L Trends
Seattle

Mariners are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Mariners are 9-2 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 4 of a series.
Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Mariners are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Mariners are 23-8 in their last 31 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mariners are 8-3 in their last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 18-7 in their last 25 games following a win.
Mariners are 16-7 in their last 23 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mariners are 35-16 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Mariners are 5-0 in Leakes last 5 road starts.
Mariners are 8-0 in Leakes last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 4-0 in Leakes last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 10-1 in Leakes last 11 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 8-1 in Leakes last 9 starts.
Mariners are 6-1 in Leakes last 7 starts on grass.
Mariners are 6-1 in Leakes last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 5-1 in Leakes last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Mariners are 5-1 in Leakes last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Mariners are 4-1 in Leakes last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Mariners are 4-1 in Leakes last 5 starts vs. American League East.

Baltimore

Orioles are 9-4 in their last 13 during game 4 of a series.
Orioles are 16-35 in their last 51 home games.
Orioles are 25-64 in their last 89 games on grass.
Orioles are 14-37 in their last 51 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Orioles are 14-38 in their last 52 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 4-11 in their last 15 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 27-75 in their last 102 overall.
Orioles are 15-44 in their last 59 games following a loss.
Orioles are 2-6 in their last 8 Thursday games.
Orioles are 13-41 in their last 54 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 4-22 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Orioles are 1-9 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 0-12 in their last 12 vs. American League West.

OU Trends
Seattle

Under is 6-0 in Mariners last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Mariners last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Mariners last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 Thursday games.
Under is 9-2 in Mariners last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 vs. American League East.
Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 during game 4 of a series.
Over is 22-10-1 in Mariners last 33 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 5-1 in Leakes last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Leakes last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-2 in Leakes last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Leakes last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 6-2 in Leakes last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 5-2 in Leakes last 7 road starts.
Over is 11-5 in Leakes last 16 starts overall.

Baltimore

Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 vs. American League West.
Under is 11-3 in Orioles last 14 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Orioles last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 10-3 in Orioles last 13 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 10-3 in Orioles last 13 during game 4 of a series.
Under is 11-4 in Orioles last 15 home games.
Under is 8-3 in Orioles last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 14-6 in Orioles last 20 games following a loss.
Under is 15-7-1 in Orioles last 23 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Head to Head

Mariners are 13-5 in the last 18 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Cory Blaser

Road team is 7-1 in Blasers last 8 Thursday games behind home plate.
Under is 5-1 in Blasers last 6 games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in Blasers last 5 games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in Blasers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
Under is 9-3-4 in Blasers last 16 Thursday games behind home plate.
Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Blaser behind home plate.
Over is 7-3 in Blasers last 10 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
Orioles are 0-5 in their last 5 games with Blaser behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Cubs at Dodgers
Gracenote
Jun 28, 2018

The home runs keep coming for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who face the visiting Chicago Cubs on Thursday in the finale of their four-game series. The Dodgers belted three homers in Wednesday’s 7-5 victory – including another by red-hot infielder Max Muncy -- and lead the majors with 51 for the month of June.

After splitting the first two games of the series, the Dodgers jumped to an early 6-2 lead Wednesday and held on for the win behind seven solid innings from Alex Wood and a four-out save by closer Kenley Jansen, who has allowed four earned runs over his last 29 appearances covering 31 1/3 innings. Yasiel Puig had three hits while Joc Pederson and Cody Bellinger added homers for the Dodgers, who improved to 27-10 since May 17. The Cubs lost for the sixth time in their last seven games despite strong performances from catcher Willson Contreras (2-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs) and infielder Javier Baez, who had two hits and has gone 10-for-24 with two homers and 10 RBIs over his last seven games.

TV: 3:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NBCS Chicago, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jose Quintana (6-6, 4.26 ERA) vs. Dodgers LH Clayton Kershaw (1-4, 2.94)

Quintana lost his second straight start last Friday, giving up four runs on nine hits over five innings against Cincinnati. The 29-year-old native of Colombia owns a 6.00 ERA in six home starts compared to a 3.22 ERA in nine outings away from Wrigley Field. Quintana is making his first start against the Dodgers since June 2, 2014, when he allowed five unearned runs over six frames as a member of the Chicago White Sox.

Kershaw returned from the disabled list last Saturday and allowed two runs and five hits over three innings against the New York Mets. The three-time Cy Young Award winner was limited to 55 pitches in his return from a back strain and could be on a pitch count again Thursday. Anthony Rizzo is 5-for-14 with two home runs against Kershaw, who is 5-3 with a 2.64 ERA and 74 strikeouts in nine career starts versus the Cubs.

WALK-OFFS

1. Dodgers OF Matt Kemp served his one-game suspension on Wednesday and will return for Thursday’s series finale.

2. The Cubs activated Brandon Morrow (back) off the 10-day disabled list and optioned fellow RHP Cory Mazzoni to Triple-A Iowa.

3. Dodgers rookie RHP Walker Buehler (ribs) will make a rehab start on Thursday for Triple-A Oklahoma City and could rejoin the rotation next week.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 6, Cubs 2

 

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W/L Trends
Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Cubs are 38-14 in their last 53 Thursday games.
Cubs are 26-10 in their last 37 during game 4 of a series.
Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 3-13 in their last 16 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Cubs are 1-6 in their last 7 overall.
Cubs are 1-6 in their last 7 games on grass.
Cubs are 1-7 in their last 8 road games.
Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 4-1 in Quintanas last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Cubs are 5-2 in Quintanas last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 7-3 in Quintanas last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 1-4 in Quintanas last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 1-5 in Quintanas last 6 starts vs. National League West.

LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 11-0 in their last 11 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 11-1 in their last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Dodgers are 13-3 in their last 16 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 7-2 in their last 9 home games.
Dodgers are 39-13 in their last 52 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Dodgers are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Dodgers are 53-19 in their last 72 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Dodgers are 27-10 in their last 37 overall.
Dodgers are 27-10 in their last 37 games on grass.
Dodgers are 78-30 in their last 108 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 69-27 in their last 96 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 20-8 in their last 28 vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 92-38 in their last 130 games following a win.
Dodgers are 5-0 in Kershaws last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Dodgers are 6-1 in Kershaws last 7 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Dodgers are 15-3 in Kershaws last 18 starts during game 4 of a series.
Dodgers are 50-14 in Kershaws last 64 home starts.
Dodgers are 49-14 in Kershaws last 63 starts with 4 days of rest.
Dodgers are 40-12 in Kershaws last 52 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 43-13 in Kershaws last 56 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 58-18 in Kershaws last 76 starts.
Dodgers are 57-18 in Kershaws last 75 starts on grass.
Dodgers are 39-13 in Kershaws last 52 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 38-13 in Kershaws last 51 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 11-4 in Kershaws last 15 Thursday starts.
Dodgers are 37-14 in Kershaws last 51 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 36-15 in Kershaws last 51 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Chi. Cubs

Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 Thursday games.
Under is 7-1 in Cubs last 8 during game 4 of a series.
Under is 6-1-1 in Cubs last 8 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 road games.
Over is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 34-15-4 in Cubs last 53 vs. National League West.
Under is 37-18-1 in Cubs last 56 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Quintanas last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Quintanas last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0-1 in Quintanas last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Quintanas last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Quintanas last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Quintanas last 6 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 6-2-1 in Quintanas last 9 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

LA Dodgers

Over is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 13-3-1 in Dodgers last 17 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1-1 in Dodgers last 6 Thursday games.
Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 7-2 in Dodgers last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 20-7-1 in Dodgers last 28 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 16-6-1 in Dodgers last 23 vs. National League Central.
Under is 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 home games.
Under is 7-1 in Kershaws last 8 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Under is 5-1 in Kershaws last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Kershaws last 5 starts during game 4 of a series.
Under is 10-4-2 in Kershaws last 16 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 17-7-1 in Kershaws last 25 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 36-15-2 in Kershaws last 53 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-4 in Kershaws last 13 Thursday starts.

Head to Head

Dodgers are 6-1 in Kershaws last 7 home starts vs. Cubs.
Dodgers are 5-1 in Kershaws last 6 starts vs. Cubs.
Under is 5-1-1 in Kershaws last 7 home starts vs. Cubs.
Under is 27-9-1 in the last 37 meetings.
Under is 9-3-1 in Kershaws last 13 starts vs. Cubs.
Cubs are 4-10 in the last 14 meetings.
Cubs are 1-7 in the last 8 meetings in Los Angeles.

Umpire Trends - Alan Porter

Over is 3-0-1 in Porters last 4 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Road team is 4-1 in Porters last 5 Thursday games behind home plate.
Over is 4-1 in Porters last 5 games behind home plate.
Under is 7-2 in Porters last 9 Thursday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Porters last 7 games behind home plate.
Cubs are 2-6 in their last 8 games with Porter behind home plate.
Dodgers are 1-6 in their last 7 games with Porter behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Rockies at Giants
Gracenote
Jun 28, 2018

Brandon Crawford is swinging a hot bat and will look to help the San Francisco Giants complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Colorado Rockies on Thursday. The shortstop delivered a walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give San Francisco a 1-0 triumph Wednesday, the club's fourth straight victory.

Crawford went 2-for-4 in the latest victory and is 8-for-14 with four RBIs and two walks during the winning streak and ranks third in the National League with a .319 average. The Giants have allowed just seven runs over the four games and have won seven of their past eight overall. Colorado has lost four straight games and has tallied just nine runs during the stretch. The Rockies managed just two hits and placed only one runner in scoring position on Wednesday after going 0-for-10 in that situation in the series opener.

TV: 3:45 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH Jon Gray (7-7, 5.52 ERA) vs. Giants RH Chris Stratton (8-5, 4.14)

Gray struck out a season-best 12 while beating the Miami Marlins in his last turn as he gave up one run and eight hits over seven innings. The 26-year-old has fanned 31 batters in 18 innings over his past three outings and has 112 overall in just 88 innings. Gray is 0-1 with an 11.57 ERA in two starts against the Giants this season and stands 0-2 with a 5.24 ERA in five career starts.

Stratton is 1-2 over his past four starts after winning his previous four decisions. The 27-year-old lost to the San Diego Padres in his last turn when he allowed three runs (two earned) and nine hits over six innings. Stratton defeated the Rockies on May 19 when he gave up four runs (three earned) and eight hits over five innings and is 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA in three appearances (two starts).

WALK-OFFS

1. Giants INF Pablo Sandoval is hitless in 12 at-bats during the four-game winning streak.

2. Colorado 3B Nolan Arenado is 0-for-7 in the series after having five homers and 13 RBIs over his previous six games.

3. San Francisco C Buster Posey is hitless in six at-bats in the series and is batting .244 with two homers and seven RBIs in June.

PREDICTION: Giants 4, Rockies 2

 

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W/L Trends
Colorado

Rockies are 5-11 in their last 16 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Rockies are 3-13 in their last 16 vs. National League West.
Rockies are 2-9 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Rockies are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 1-7 in their last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Rockies are 1-7 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 1-8 in their last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 0-4 in their last 4 road games.
Rockies are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
Rockies are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass.
Rockies are 13-27 in Grays last 40 road starts.
Rockies are 6-13 in Grays last 19 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 2-5 in Grays last 7 starts vs. National League West.
Rockies are 4-11 in Grays last 15 starts with 5 days of rest.
Rockies are 1-4 in Grays last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 1-4 in Grays last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.

San Francisco

Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League West.
Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Giants are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Giants are 14-2 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Giants are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a win.
Giants are 10-3 in their last 13 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Giants are 21-7 in their last 28 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Giants are 20-7 in their last 27 home games.
Giants are 19-7 in their last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Giants are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Giants are 4-0 in Strattons last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Giants are 5-0 in Strattons last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Giants are 11-2 in Strattons last 13 home starts.
Giants are 5-1 in Strattons last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Giants are 4-1 in Strattons last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Giants are 4-1 in Strattons last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Giants are 4-1 in Strattons last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Giants are 6-2 in Strattons last 8 starts vs. National League West.
Giants are 6-2 in Strattons last 8 starts.
Giants are 6-2 in Strattons last 8 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Colorado

Over is 4-0-1 in Rockies last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-0-1 in Rockies last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 2-0-2 in Rockies last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 13-3 in Rockies last 16 games following a loss.
Over is 12-3-1 in Rockies last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 19-6-2 in Rockies last 27 overall.
Over is 19-6-2 in Rockies last 27 on grass.
Over is 7-3-1 in Rockies last 11 road games.
Over is 7-3-1 in Rockies last 11 vs. National League West.
Over is 4-0-1 in Grays last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 3-0-1 in Grays last 4 road starts.
Over is 4-0-1 in Grays last 5 starts overall.
Over is 5-1 in Grays last 6 Thursday starts.
Over is 5-1-1 in Grays last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Over is 5-1-1 in Grays last 7 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 16-6 in Grays last 22 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 8-3-1 in Grays last 12 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-3 in Grays last 10 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Grays last 10 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

San Francisco

Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 home games.
Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 vs. National League West.
Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1-1 in Giants last 8 Thursday games.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games following a win.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 6-2-1 in Giants last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Giants last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 7-3 in Giants last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Strattons last 6 home starts.
Over is 4-1 in Strattons last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 4-1 in Strattons last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Strattons last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Over is 5-2 in Strattons last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.

Head to Head

Under is 7-2-1 in the last 10 meetings in San Francisco.
Rockies are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings.
Rockies are 1-4 in Grays last 5 starts vs. Giants.
Rockies are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in San Francisco.

Umpire Trends - Mark Wegner

Under is 4-0 in Wegners last 4 games behind home plate vs. San Francisco.
Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Wegner behind home plate.
Under is 4-1 in Wegners last 5 Thursday games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in Wegners last 5 Thursday games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Home team is 6-2 in Wegners last 8 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Road team is 19-7 in Wegners last 26 games behind home plate.
Under is 13-5 in Wegners last 18 games behind home plate.
Over is 5-2 in Wegners last 7 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Home team is 13-6 in Wegners last 19 games behind home plate vs. San Francisco.
Giants are 7-19 in their last 26 games with Wegner behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Nationals at Phillies
Gracenote
Jun 28, 2018

The Washington Nationals enjoyed a late offensive uprising to rally for a victory in the finale of last weekend's series against the Philadelphia Phillies. After getting shut out in both contests of an abbreviated two-game interleague set versus Tampa Bay, the Nationals (41-37) look to ignite their offense on Thursday in the opener of a four-game series against the host Phillies (42-36).

Bryce Harper owns seven doubles and eight walks in his past eight games for Washington, with three of those hits coming in Sunday's wild 8-6 victory over Philadelphia. The 2015 National League Most Valuable Player looks to continue to fluster the Phillies, as he is a robust 8-for-19 in his career against Thursday starter Aaron Nola. While the Nationals have won just three of the last 12 contests, the Phillies snapped a three-game skid by salvaging the finale of a three-game interleague series versus the New York Yankees with a 3-0 triumph on Wednesday. Rhys Hoskins belted a three-run homer in that contest and also went deep while scoring four runs in the previous set against Washington.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Washington), NBCS Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Tanner Roark (3-8, 4.27 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Aaron Nola (9-2, 2.58)

Roark was roasted by Philadelphia on Friday as he allowed six runs and walked four batters over 4 1/3 innings of a 12-2 setback. The 31-year-old fell to 0-2 against the Phillies this season, as he permitted three runs and struck out nine over 6 1/3 frames of a 3-1 loss on May 5. Odubel Herrera is 15-for-34 with six extra-base hits versus Roark, although Nick Williams (1-for-11, five strikeouts) and Andrew Knapp (0-for-8, four strikeouts) have struggled mightily against him.

Nola will look to defeat Washington for the second straight start and continue his success at Citizens Bank Park, where he is 6-0 with a 1.86 ERA in seven starts this season The 25-year-old overcame a two-run first inning to blank the Nationals over his next five frames en route to a 5-3 triumph on Saturday. Daniel Murphy (9-for-23) has gotten his licks in on Nola, although the hurler has subdued Trea Turner (1-for-10, five strikeouts) and Adam Eaton (0-for-8, six strikeouts).

WALK-OFFS

1. Herrera went 6-for-14 with four RBIs and five runs scored in last weekend's series versus Washington.

2. Former Nationals and Phillies OF Jayson Werth, 39, announced that he's finished playing professional baseball.

3. Washington 3B Anthony Rendon is 6-for-19 with two homers against Philadelphia this season.

PREDICTION: Phillies 3, Nationals 2

 

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W/L Trends
Washington

Nationals are 9-1 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. National League East.
Nationals are 3-8 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 1-6 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Nationals are 0-5 in their last 5 road games.
Nationals are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Nationals are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 4-9 in Roarks last 13 starts on grass.
Nationals are 3-8 in Roarks last 11 road starts.
Nationals are 1-4 in Roarks last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 1-4 in Roarks last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 1-4 in Roarks last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Nationals are 1-4 in Roarks last 5 starts.
Nationals are 1-5 in Roarks last 6 starts vs. National League East.
Nationals are 1-6 in Roarks last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Nationals are 1-6 in Roarks last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 1-7 in Roarks last 8 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 0-4 in Roarks last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.

Philadelphia

Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 Thursday games.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. National League East.
Phillies are 10-4 in their last 14 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 5-12 in their last 17 games following a win.
Phillies are 3-10 in their last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 2-8 in their last 10 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 4-0 in Nolas last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Phillies are 4-0 in Nolas last 4 starts vs. National League East.
Phillies are 5-0 in Nolas last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Phillies are 4-0 in Nolas last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 5-1 in Nolas last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 5-1 in Nolas last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 10-2 in Nolas last 12 starts.
Phillies are 10-2 in Nolas last 12 starts on grass.
Phillies are 8-2 in Nolas last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Phillies are 16-5 in Nolas last 21 home starts.
Phillies are 6-2 in Nolas last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Phillies are 3-7 in Nolas last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.

OU Trends
Washington

Under is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 Thursday games.
Under is 6-0 in Nationals last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 9-2 in Nationals last 11 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-2 in Nationals last 10 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Nationals last 9 vs. National League East.
Under is 12-4 in Nationals last 16 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 19-7 in Nationals last 26 games following an off day.
Under is 19-7 in Nationals last 26 on grass.
Under is 21-8 in Nationals last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 10-4 in Nationals last 14 games following a loss.
Under is 41-17-6 in Nationals last 64 road games.
Under is 35-15-3 in Nationals last 53 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 40-18-3 in Nationals last 61 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 34-16-3 in Nationals last 53 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 34-16-5 in Nationals last 55 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 19-9 in Nationals last 28 overall.
Under is 6-0 in Roarks last 6 Thursday starts.
Under is 9-1-2 in Roarks last 12 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 10-2 in Roarks last 12 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-1 in Roarks last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Roarks last 6 road starts.
Under is 5-1 in Roarks last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Roarks last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 22-6-2 in Roarks last 30 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 17-5-1 in Roarks last 23 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 19-6-1 in Roarks last 26 starts on grass.
Under is 11-4 in Roarks last 15 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 19-7-1 in Roarks last 27 starts overall.

Philadelphia

Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 home games.
Over is 12-2 in Phillies last 14 games following a win.
Over is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 Thursday games.
Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2 in Phillies last 8 vs. National League East.
Under is 23-11-2 in Phillies last 36 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-0-1 in Nolas last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Nolas last 6 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 4-1-1 in Nolas last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 3-1-1 in Nolas last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 10-4-1 in Nolas last 15 starts on grass.
Under is 5-2-1 in Nolas last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 10-4-1 in Nolas last 15 starts overall.
Under is 5-2-1 in Nolas last 8 home starts.
Under is 7-3-1 in Nolas last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in Nolas last 4 starts vs. Nationals.
Nationals are 18-7 in the last 25 meetings in Philadelphia.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Philadelphia.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Nationals are 26-12 in the last 38 meetings.
Nationals are 2-5 in Roarks last 7 starts vs. Phillies.
Phillies are 3-8 in Nolas last 11 starts vs. Nationals.
Phillies are 1-4 in Nolas last 5 home starts vs. Nationals.

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Preview: Astros at Rays
Gracenote
Jun 27, 2018

The Tampa Bay Rays closed their last road trip by losing two of three in Houston, but they are perfect on their nine-game homestand as they prepare for a rematch with the Astros on Thursday night. Tampa Bay followed up a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees by taking both matchups of an interleague series versus Washington.

The Rays have registered three shutouts during the five-game winning streak and will open the four-game series by sending out right-hander Ryne Stanek as the "opener." Since adopting the strategy in mid-May of leading off a game with a reliever, Tampa Bay has posted a major league-leading 2.87 ERA. Despite their prowess at home, the Rays will receive a stern test from Houston, which improved to 17-3 over its last 20 games by rallying for a 7-6 win over Toronto on Wednesday. Alex Bregman has homered in three straight games, including a walk-off blast Wednesday, for the Astros, who take a majors-best 29-11 road record into Tampa Bay.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston), FS Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Lance McCullers Jr. (8-3, 3.82 ERA) vs. Rays RH Ryne Stanek (1-1, 1.99)

McCullers notched his fifth consecutive quality start but had to settle for his second straight no-decision after striking out nine and giving up three runs on four hits over six innings versus Kansas City. He owns a 5-2 record in nine starts away from Minute Maid Park, although his road ERA (4.83) is more than two runs higher than at home. McCullers has a 6.00 ERA in losing both starts at Tropicana Park.

Stanek is one of the prime reasons for the success of the "openers" strategy, not allowing a run in 10 consecutive appearances, which includes five lead-off outings. The 26-year-old has allowed only four hits in that span, striking out 14 and walking five over 13 innings. Stanek faced Houston twice in that stretch, pitching 1 2/3 hitless innings as the opener on June 18 and one inning in relief one day later.

WALK-OFFS

1. Bregman was 9-for-14 with three homers, five doubles, six RBIs and five runs scored versus Toronto.

2. Rays 3B Matt Duffy is riding a six-game hitting streak.

3. Astros SS Carlos Correa missed the past two games due to a sore back.

PREDICTION: Astros 4, Rays 3

 

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W/L Trends
Houston

Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 Thursday games.
Astros are 10-1 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 23-8 in their last 31 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 54-19 in their last 73 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 44-17 in their last 61 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Astros are 37-16 in their last 53 vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 36-16 in their last 52 games following a win.
Astros are 39-18 in their last 57 road games.
Astros are 51-24 in their last 75 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 44-21 in their last 65 overall.
Astros are 74-36 in their last 110 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 47-23 in their last 70 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 51-25 in their last 76 during game 1 of a series.
Astros are 10-25 in their last 35 games on astroturf.
Astros are 5-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts.
Astros are 7-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 17-5 in McCullers Jr.s last 22 starts with 4 days of rest.
Astros are 20-7 in McCullers Jr.s last 27 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Astros are 15-6 in McCullers Jr.s last 21 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 5-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 road starts.
Astros are 5-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 5-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 2-5 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Astros are 1-6 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 starts vs. American League East.

Tampa Bay

Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a win.
Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
Rays are 8-0 in their last 8 games on astroturf.
Rays are 8-0 in their last 8 home games.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 3-7 in their last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 3-7 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 games following an off day.
Rays are 2-9 in their last 11 vs. American League West.

OU Trends
Houston

Over is 3-0-1 in Astros last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 10-1-1 in Astros last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 8-1-2 in Astros last 11 on astroturf.
Over is 11-2-1 in Astros last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 13-3-1 in Astros last 17 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Astros last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 10-3 in Astros last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 20-6 in Astros last 26 games following a win.
Over is 15-5-1 in Astros last 21 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 15-5-1 in Astros last 21 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 22-9-1 in Astros last 32 overall.
Over is 39-16-5 in Astros last 60 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 8 starts vs. American League East.
Over is 5-1-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 8-2-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 12 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-4 in McCullers Jr.s last 14 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-2-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 14-6-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 21 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 7-3-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Tampa Bay

Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 Thursday games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Rays last 6 games following an off day.
Under is 8-2 in Rays last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 11-3 in Rays last 14 overall.
Under is 6-2 in Rays last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 19-7-1 in Rays last 27 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Rays last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Rays last 7 on astroturf.
Under is 5-2 in Rays last 7 home games.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 14-4-1 in the last 19 meetings in Tampa Bay.
Astros are 4-11 in the last 15 meetings in Tampa Bay.

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Preview: Angels at Red Sox
Gracenote
Jun 28, 2018

The Boston Red Sox haven't been shy about flexing their offensive muscle against the Los Angeles Angels, although they temporarily let their guard down to see an early six-run lead go by the boards on Wednesday. The Red Sox (54-27) re-ignited their offense to win for the fifth time in as many meetings with the Angels (41-40) heading into Thursday's series finale at Fenway Park in Boston.

J.D. Martinez went deep for the second straight outing to give Boston seven homers in the series before Rafael Devers capped a three-hit performance with the go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning of Wednesday's 9-6 triumph. Martinez is 13-for-26 with three homers, nine RBIs and 10 runs scored during his six-game hitting streak while improving to 12-for-21 with three blasts against Los Angeles this season. The Angels, who have been decidedly outscored (45-10) and out-hit (69-30) by the Red Sox this season, have dropped five in a row and 12 of 16 to plummet to just one game over .500. Andrelton Simmons has answered a dismal 2-for-27 stretch by going 8-for-20 with three runs scored during his five-game hitting streak for Los Angeles.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ESPN, FS West (Los Angeles), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Jaime Barria (5-3, 3.40 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH Brian Johnson (1-2, 4.50)

Barria saw his winless stretch extend to three starts on Saturday despite allowing one run on four hits over five innings versus Toronto. The 21-year-old rookie didn't help himself with a season-high four walks to drive up his pitch count while the homer he surrendered was his eighth in his last five trips to the mound. Barria will be receiving his first look at Boston while making his 11th career start.

Johnson will make his first start since April 2 with Steven Wright ushered to the disabled list as he deals with left knee inflammation. The 27-year-old Johnson scattered four hits over 2 2/3 scoreless innings in Boston's wild 14-10 victory versus Seattle on Friday. Johnson also had a scoreless outing against the Angels on April 17, permitting one hit over three frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Los Angeles CF Mike Trout is riding a five-game hitting streak.

2. Red Sox CF Jackie Bradley Jr. is 8-for-18 with two homers and six RBIs against the Angels this season.

3. Los Angeles INF Zack Cozart received a second opinion on his ailing shoulder and will undergo surgery in the near future, the team announced Wednesday.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 4, Angels 3

 

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W/L Trends
LA Angels

Angels are 3-7 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 10-25 in their last 35 vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels are 3-13 in their last 16 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Angels are 0-7 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Angels are 0-5 in their last 5 road games.
Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. American League East.
Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a loss.
Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Angels are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
Angels are 0-6 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Angels are 0-5 in their last 5 games on grass.

Boston

Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League West.
Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass.
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Red Sox are 23-6 in their last 29 during game 3 of a series.
Red Sox are 42-17 in their last 59 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 17-7 in their last 24 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 13-6 in their last 19 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 36-17 in their last 53 games following a win.
Red Sox are 54-26 in their last 80 overall.
Red Sox are 37-18 in their last 55 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 49-24 in their last 73 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 6-0 in Johnsons last 6 starts.
Red Sox are 5-0 in Johnsons last 5 starts on grass.

OU Trends
LA Angels

Over is 3-0-2 in Angels last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 3-0-2 in Angels last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 2-0-2 in Angels last 4 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-0-3 in Angels last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-1-2 in Angels last 10 road games.
Over is 7-1-3 in Angels last 11 games following a loss.
Over is 5-1-1 in Angels last 7 Thursday games.
Over is 5-1-3 in Angels last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-3-3 in Angels last 16 overall.
Over is 10-3-3 in Angels last 16 on grass.
Over is 6-2-2 in Angels last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3-2 in Angels last 12 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 9-4-1 in Angels last 14 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-1 in Barrias last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Boston

Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Red Sox last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-1 in Red Sox last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Red Sox last 6 games following a win.
Under is 8-2-1 in Red Sox last 11 home games.
Over is 6-2-1 in Red Sox last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Red Sox last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 Thursday games.
Under is 33-16-2 in Red Sox last 51 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Johnsons last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 3-1-1 in Johnsons last 5 starts overall.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Angels are 3-7 in the last 10 meetings in Boston.
Angels are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Ed Hickox

Under is 4-0 in Hickoxs last 4 games behind home plate vs. Boston.
Home team is 5-1 in Hickoxs last 6 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Under is 8-2 in Hickoxs last 10 games behind home plate.
Home team is 8-3 in Hickoxs last 11 games behind home plate.
Angels are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Hickox behind home plate.
Red Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 games with Hickox behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Brewers at Reds
Gracenote
Jun 27, 2018

Milwaukee and Cincinnati are at opposite ends of the spectrum in the National League Central, but the last-place Reds are in the midst of their hottest stretch in six years as they prepare to host the Brewers on Thursday in the opener of a four-game set. Milwaukee has won five straight in the series, including a three-game sweep at Cincinnati from April 30-May 2.

The Reds improved to 9-1 in their last 10 games by rallying for a 6-5 win at NL East-leading Atlanta on Wednesday -- their fifth come-from-behind victory in that span. "Early on, we were coming from behind a lot but not winning," interim manager Jim Riggleman said. "It's really nice to come back and actually win the game." The division-leading Brewers have lost three of four after splitting a two-game interleague series against another last-place club in Kansas City. First baseman Jesús Aguilar went deep in both games against the Royals, giving him seven home runs and 15 RBIs over his last 10 games.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee), FS Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Junior Guerra (3-5, 2.82 ERA) vs. Reds RH Anthony DeSclafani (3-1, 4.09)

Guerra did not factor in the decision against St. Louis on Friday, extending his winless drought to seven starts despite striking out seven and giving up one run on three hits over five-plus innings. It marked the eighth consecutive outing in which the 33-year-old Venezuelan did not allow more than three runs. Guerra blanked the Reds on one hit over 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision on April 17.

DeSclafani won his third consecutive start by holding the Cubs to two runs on three hits over a season-high 6 1/3 innings while helping himself by belting a grand slam. He also gave up two runs on three hits in his previous turn at Pittsburgh, with all four runs in the past two starts coming via solo homers. DeSclafani is 2-2 with a 4.15 ERA in five appearances (four starts) versus the Brewers.

WALK-OFFS

1. Reds 2B Scooter Gennett, batting an NL-best .336, is riding a 10-game hitting streak.

2. Brewers LF Ryan Braun has hit safely in four straight games.

3. Cincinnati is 31-31 since Riggleman was named interim manager.

PREDICTION: Brewers 4, Reds 3

 

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W/L Trends
Milwaukee

Brewers are 43-17 in their last 60 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 15-6 in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Brewers are 15-6 in their last 21 vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 14-6 in their last 20 games following a loss.
Brewers are 39-17 in their last 56 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 5-1 in Guerras last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 5-1 in Guerras last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 2-6 in Guerras last 8 road starts.
Brewers are 1-4 in Guerras last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 1-4 in Guerras last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 1-5 in Guerras last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.

Cincinnati

Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 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 5-0 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
Reds are 6-0 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 Thursday games.
Reds are 7-0 in their last 7 home games.
Reds are 9-1 in their last 10 overall.
Reds are 9-1 in their last 10 games on grass.
Reds are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 7-1 in their last 8 games following a win.
Reds are 7-1 in their last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 17-36 in their last 53 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Reds are 4-0 in DeSclafanis last 4 starts vs. National League Central.
Reds are 4-1 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts.
Reds are 4-1 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts on grass.
Reds are 10-4 in DeSclafanis last 14 starts during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 2-5 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 2-6 in DeSclafanis last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 1-6 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

OU Trends
Milwaukee

Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-2-1 in Brewers last 12 Thursday games.
Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-2 in Brewers last 9 road games.
Under is 47-15-1 in Brewers last 63 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 55-19-1 in Brewers last 75 games following a loss.
Under is 43-15-1 in Brewers last 59 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 83-36-4 in Brewers last 123 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 35-16-1 in Brewers last 52 vs. National League Central.
Under is 4-0 in Guerras last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-0-1 in Guerras last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 9-1 in Guerras last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 15-2 in Guerras last 17 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Guerras last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 6-1 in Guerras last 7 starts overall.
Under is 17-4 in Guerras last 21 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Guerras last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Guerras last 5 road starts.
Under is 6-2 in Guerras last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 15-6 in Guerras last 21 starts vs. National League Central.

Cincinnati

Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0-1 in Reds last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0-1 in Reds last 5 games following a win.
Over is 4-1-1 in Reds last 6 overall.
Over is 4-1-1 in Reds last 6 on grass.
Over is 8-2-1 in Reds last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 vs. National League Central.
Under is 8-2-1 in Reds last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1-1 in Reds last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-2-1 in Reds last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 9-3-1 in Reds last 13 home games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Reds last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 8-3-2 in Reds last 13 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in DeSclafanis last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in DeSclafanis last 5 home starts.
Over is 7-2-2 in DeSclafanis last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in DeSclafanis last 8 starts on grass.
Over is 6-2 in DeSclafanis last 8 starts overall.
Under is 8-3-3 in DeSclafanis last 14 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 15-7-1 in DeSclafanis last 23 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Brewers are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.

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