Preview: Yankees at Rays
Gracenote
Sep 27, 2018
The New York Yankees were unable to take that next step toward hosting the American League wild-card game after seeing their late rally fall short in an 8-7 setback to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. The Yankees (97-61) won't have long to dust themselves off as they return to Tropicana Field on Thursday afternoon when they conclude their four-game series against the Rays (88-70).
Neil Walker's three-run homer in the first inning was all New York could muster before its four-run uprising in the ninth versus Tampa Bay, who saw Tommy Pham extend his hitting streak to 10 games with a solo shot in the third. Pham is 16-for-36 during his hitting streak and carries a career-best on-base run of 28 straight contests heading into Thursday's tilt versus the Yankees, against whom he is 5-for-12 with four extra-base hits (three doubles, one homer). While Tampa Bay was mathematically eliminated earlier this week, New York holds a 1 1/2-game lead over Oakland for the honor of hosting next Wednesday's wild-card game. Luke Voit had three singles to increase his hit total to five in the series and improve to 23-for-76 with 15 runs scored in September.
TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, YES (New York), FS Sun Tampa Bay
PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees LH CC Sabathia (8-7, 3.77 ERA) vs. Rays RH Jaime Schultz (2-1, 4.55)
Sabathia snapped a five-start winless stretch with a strong outing against Baltimore on Friday, allowing two runs on six hits in six innings of a 10-8 triumph. The 38-year-old has struggled versus Tampa Bay this season, dropping both starts while permitting the Rays to record 19 hits and bat .358 against him. Matt Duffy (5-for-9) and Carlos Gomez (9-for-21) have enjoyed success versus Sabathia, who needs to pitch seven innings to reach 155 for the season and receive a $500,000 bonus.
Schultz will receive his first start of the season in the series finale after striking out two in one inning against the Yankees on Monday. That outing likely gave the 27-year-old a boost in confidence after he was shredded for four runs on three hits while recording just one out at Toronto on Thursday. Schultz has made three appearances versus New York this season, allowing two runs on one hit in four innings without picking up a decision.
WALK-OFFS
1. New York OF Andrew McCutchen is 5-for-11 with five runs scored in the series.
2. Tampa Bay OF Kevin Kiermaier sustained a hairline fracture in his right foot during Wednesday's game..
3. Yankees DH Aaron Judge is 4-for-12 with two RBIs and two runs scored in the series.
PREDICTION: Yankees 3, Rays 2
Gracenote
Sep 27, 2018
The New York Yankees were unable to take that next step toward hosting the American League wild-card game after seeing their late rally fall short in an 8-7 setback to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. The Yankees (97-61) won't have long to dust themselves off as they return to Tropicana Field on Thursday afternoon when they conclude their four-game series against the Rays (88-70).
Neil Walker's three-run homer in the first inning was all New York could muster before its four-run uprising in the ninth versus Tampa Bay, who saw Tommy Pham extend his hitting streak to 10 games with a solo shot in the third. Pham is 16-for-36 during his hitting streak and carries a career-best on-base run of 28 straight contests heading into Thursday's tilt versus the Yankees, against whom he is 5-for-12 with four extra-base hits (three doubles, one homer). While Tampa Bay was mathematically eliminated earlier this week, New York holds a 1 1/2-game lead over Oakland for the honor of hosting next Wednesday's wild-card game. Luke Voit had three singles to increase his hit total to five in the series and improve to 23-for-76 with 15 runs scored in September.
TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, YES (New York), FS Sun Tampa Bay
PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees LH CC Sabathia (8-7, 3.77 ERA) vs. Rays RH Jaime Schultz (2-1, 4.55)
Sabathia snapped a five-start winless stretch with a strong outing against Baltimore on Friday, allowing two runs on six hits in six innings of a 10-8 triumph. The 38-year-old has struggled versus Tampa Bay this season, dropping both starts while permitting the Rays to record 19 hits and bat .358 against him. Matt Duffy (5-for-9) and Carlos Gomez (9-for-21) have enjoyed success versus Sabathia, who needs to pitch seven innings to reach 155 for the season and receive a $500,000 bonus.
Schultz will receive his first start of the season in the series finale after striking out two in one inning against the Yankees on Monday. That outing likely gave the 27-year-old a boost in confidence after he was shredded for four runs on three hits while recording just one out at Toronto on Thursday. Schultz has made three appearances versus New York this season, allowing two runs on one hit in four innings without picking up a decision.
WALK-OFFS
1. New York OF Andrew McCutchen is 5-for-11 with five runs scored in the series.
2. Tampa Bay OF Kevin Kiermaier sustained a hairline fracture in his right foot during Wednesday's game..
3. Yankees DH Aaron Judge is 4-for-12 with two RBIs and two runs scored in the series.
PREDICTION: Yankees 3, Rays 2
W/L Trends
NY Yankees
Yankees are 43-13 in their last 56 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 41-13 in their last 54 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 14-5 in their last 19 vs. American League East.
Yankees are 40-15 in their last 55 games following a loss.
Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Yankees are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Yankees are 3-10 in their last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Yankees are 2-8 in their last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 Thursday games.
Yankees are 1-7 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 5-1 in Sabathias last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 6-2 in Sabathias last 8 Thursday starts.
Yankees are 5-2 in Sabathias last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 20-8 in Sabathias last 28 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 12-5 in Sabathias last 17 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 21-9 in Sabathias last 30 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 2-5 in Sabathias last 7 starts during game 4 of a series.
Yankees are 2-5 in Sabathias last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Yankees are 1-4 in Sabathias last 5 starts.
Tampa Bay
Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 games after losing the first 3 games of a series.
Rays are 10-1 in their last 11 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 Thursday games.
Rays are 8-2 in their last 10 games following a loss.
Rays are 21-6 in their last 27 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 9-3 in their last 12 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 11-4 in their last 15 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 37-14 in their last 51 home games.
Rays are 25-10 in their last 35 overall.
Rays are 42-17 in their last 59 games on astroturf.
Rays are 17-7 in their last 24 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Rays are 35-16 in their last 51 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 44-21 in their last 65 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Rays are 4-10 in their last 14 during game 4 of a series.
Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
OU Trends
NY Yankees
Under is 6-0 in Yankees last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Yankees last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 Thursday games.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2 in Yankees last 8 overall.
Over is 6-2 in Yankees last 8 vs. American League East.
Under is 3-1-4 in Yankees last 8 during game 4 of a series.
Over is 7-3 in Yankees last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 19-9-2 in Yankees last 30 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 starts on astroturf.
Under is 4-0-2 in Sabathias last 6 starts during game 4 of a series.
Over is 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Sabathias last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 3-1-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 18-7-1 in Sabathias last 26 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 18-7-2 in Sabathias last 27 road starts.
Under is 23-10-3 in Sabathias last 36 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-4 in Sabathias last 13 Thursday starts.
Under is 31-14-6 in Sabathias last 51 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-5-3 in Sabathias last 19 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 35-16-2 in Sabathias last 53 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 34-16-3 in Sabathias last 53 starts overall.
Tampa Bay
Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 6-2-1 in Rays last 9 Thursday games.
Over is 8-3 in Rays last 11 vs. American League East.
Under is 5-2 in Rays last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Rays last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 22-9-3 in Rays last 34 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 11-5-2 in Rays last 18 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Head to Head
Under is 5-0 in Sabathias last 5 road starts vs. Rays.
Yankees are 6-1 in Sabathias last 7 road starts vs. Rays.
Under is 5-1 in Sabathias last 6 starts vs. Rays.
Yankees are 9-2 in Sabathias last 11 starts vs. Rays.
Under is 19-7-1 in the last 27 meetings.
Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Tampa Bay.
Yankees are 4-9 in the last 13 meetings.
Umpire Trends - Victor Carapazza
Home team is 7-0 in Carapazzas last 7 Thursday games behind home plate.
Under is 4-0 in Carapazzas last 4 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
Home team is 6-0 in Carapazzas last 6 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Home team is 6-1 in Carapazzas last 7 games behind home plate.
Home team is 6-1 in Carapazzas last 7 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Carapazza behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Carapazzas last 5 Thursday games behind home plate vs. New York.
Over is 3-1-1 in Carapazzas last 5 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Under is 33-16-4 in Carapazzas last 53 games behind home plate.
NY Yankees
Yankees are 43-13 in their last 56 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 41-13 in their last 54 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 14-5 in their last 19 vs. American League East.
Yankees are 40-15 in their last 55 games following a loss.
Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Yankees are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Yankees are 3-10 in their last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Yankees are 2-8 in their last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 Thursday games.
Yankees are 1-7 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 5-1 in Sabathias last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 6-2 in Sabathias last 8 Thursday starts.
Yankees are 5-2 in Sabathias last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 20-8 in Sabathias last 28 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 12-5 in Sabathias last 17 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 21-9 in Sabathias last 30 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 2-5 in Sabathias last 7 starts during game 4 of a series.
Yankees are 2-5 in Sabathias last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Yankees are 1-4 in Sabathias last 5 starts.
Tampa Bay
Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 games after losing the first 3 games of a series.
Rays are 10-1 in their last 11 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 Thursday games.
Rays are 8-2 in their last 10 games following a loss.
Rays are 21-6 in their last 27 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 9-3 in their last 12 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 11-4 in their last 15 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 37-14 in their last 51 home games.
Rays are 25-10 in their last 35 overall.
Rays are 42-17 in their last 59 games on astroturf.
Rays are 17-7 in their last 24 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Rays are 35-16 in their last 51 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 44-21 in their last 65 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Rays are 4-10 in their last 14 during game 4 of a series.
Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
OU Trends
NY Yankees
Under is 6-0 in Yankees last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Yankees last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 Thursday games.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2 in Yankees last 8 overall.
Over is 6-2 in Yankees last 8 vs. American League East.
Under is 3-1-4 in Yankees last 8 during game 4 of a series.
Over is 7-3 in Yankees last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 19-9-2 in Yankees last 30 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 starts on astroturf.
Under is 4-0-2 in Sabathias last 6 starts during game 4 of a series.
Over is 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Sabathias last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 3-1-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 18-7-1 in Sabathias last 26 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 18-7-2 in Sabathias last 27 road starts.
Under is 23-10-3 in Sabathias last 36 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-4 in Sabathias last 13 Thursday starts.
Under is 31-14-6 in Sabathias last 51 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-5-3 in Sabathias last 19 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 35-16-2 in Sabathias last 53 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 34-16-3 in Sabathias last 53 starts overall.
Tampa Bay
Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 6-2-1 in Rays last 9 Thursday games.
Over is 8-3 in Rays last 11 vs. American League East.
Under is 5-2 in Rays last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Rays last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 22-9-3 in Rays last 34 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 11-5-2 in Rays last 18 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Head to Head
Under is 5-0 in Sabathias last 5 road starts vs. Rays.
Yankees are 6-1 in Sabathias last 7 road starts vs. Rays.
Under is 5-1 in Sabathias last 6 starts vs. Rays.
Yankees are 9-2 in Sabathias last 11 starts vs. Rays.
Under is 19-7-1 in the last 27 meetings.
Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Tampa Bay.
Yankees are 4-9 in the last 13 meetings.
Umpire Trends - Victor Carapazza
Home team is 7-0 in Carapazzas last 7 Thursday games behind home plate.
Under is 4-0 in Carapazzas last 4 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
Home team is 6-0 in Carapazzas last 6 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Home team is 6-1 in Carapazzas last 7 games behind home plate.
Home team is 6-1 in Carapazzas last 7 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Carapazza behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Carapazzas last 5 Thursday games behind home plate vs. New York.
Over is 3-1-1 in Carapazzas last 5 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Under is 33-16-4 in Carapazzas last 53 games behind home plate.
Preview: Phillies at Rockies
Gracenote
Sep 27, 2018
The red-hot Colorado Rockies aim to complete a four-game dismantling of the visiting Philadelphia Phillies when the series concludes on Thursday afternoon. The Rockies have outscored Philadelphia 34-4 while winning the first three games to move into first place in the National League West - one-half game ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Colorado is riding a six-game winning streak during which it has outscored its opponents 47-7. David Dahl has homered in all three games of the series and is 6-for-14 with nine RBIs for the Rockies, who racked up 16 hits - four homers - in Wednesday's 14-0 shellacking. Trevor Story went 3-for-4 with a two-run blast and has belted eight shots this month despite missing five games due to an elbow injury. Philadelphia's late-season decline includes a season-worst seven-game slide and losses in 26 of its last 36 contests.
TV: 3:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia, AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain (Colorado)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Jake Arrieta (10-10, 3.94 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Antonio Senzatela (6-6, 4.52)
Arrieta lasted just two innings in his last turn as he gave up four runs and four hits in a loss to Atlanta. The 32-year-old is just 1-4 with a 6.64 ERA in his last eight turns, working five frames of fewer in five of the outings. Arrieta is 2-2 with a 6.61 ERA in five career starts against the Rockies and has struggled in two at Coors Field, losing both while compiling a 14.54 ERA.
Senzatela has won back-to-back starts, allowing two runs and eight hits over 12 innings. The 23-year-old picked up a key win over Arizona in his last turn as he gave up one run and three hits over seven frames. Senzatela's lone career appearance against the Phillies came in relief on Aug. 4, 2017, when he permitted two runs and three hits over two innings.
WALK-OFFS
1. Rockies RHP German Marquez matched the modern-day record by striking out the first eight batters he faced on Wednesday, and his 11 for the game raised his season total to a franchise record 221, surpassing Ubaldo Jimenez (214 in 2010).
2. Washington C Wilson Ramos (wrist) sat out Wednesday after going 0-for-11 over his previous four contests.
3. Colorado CF Charlie Blackmon was hitless in four at-bats on Wednesday as his career-high 17-game hitting streak came to an end.
PREDICTION: Rockies 12, Phillies 1
Gracenote
Sep 27, 2018
The red-hot Colorado Rockies aim to complete a four-game dismantling of the visiting Philadelphia Phillies when the series concludes on Thursday afternoon. The Rockies have outscored Philadelphia 34-4 while winning the first three games to move into first place in the National League West - one-half game ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Colorado is riding a six-game winning streak during which it has outscored its opponents 47-7. David Dahl has homered in all three games of the series and is 6-for-14 with nine RBIs for the Rockies, who racked up 16 hits - four homers - in Wednesday's 14-0 shellacking. Trevor Story went 3-for-4 with a two-run blast and has belted eight shots this month despite missing five games due to an elbow injury. Philadelphia's late-season decline includes a season-worst seven-game slide and losses in 26 of its last 36 contests.
TV: 3:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia, AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain (Colorado)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Jake Arrieta (10-10, 3.94 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Antonio Senzatela (6-6, 4.52)
Arrieta lasted just two innings in his last turn as he gave up four runs and four hits in a loss to Atlanta. The 32-year-old is just 1-4 with a 6.64 ERA in his last eight turns, working five frames of fewer in five of the outings. Arrieta is 2-2 with a 6.61 ERA in five career starts against the Rockies and has struggled in two at Coors Field, losing both while compiling a 14.54 ERA.
Senzatela has won back-to-back starts, allowing two runs and eight hits over 12 innings. The 23-year-old picked up a key win over Arizona in his last turn as he gave up one run and three hits over seven frames. Senzatela's lone career appearance against the Phillies came in relief on Aug. 4, 2017, when he permitted two runs and three hits over two innings.
WALK-OFFS
1. Rockies RHP German Marquez matched the modern-day record by striking out the first eight batters he faced on Wednesday, and his 11 for the game raised his season total to a franchise record 221, surpassing Ubaldo Jimenez (214 in 2010).
2. Washington C Wilson Ramos (wrist) sat out Wednesday after going 0-for-11 over his previous four contests.
3. Colorado CF Charlie Blackmon was hitless in four at-bats on Wednesday as his career-high 17-game hitting streak came to an end.
PREDICTION: Rockies 12, Phillies 1
W/L Trends
Philadelphia
Phillies are 7-2 in their last 9 Thursday games.
Phillies are 17-35 in their last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 42-89 in their last 131 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 30-64 in their last 94 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Phillies are 10-26 in their last 36 overall.
Phillies are 24-63 in their last 87 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Phillies are 9-24 in their last 33 games on grass.
Phillies are 7-23 in their last 30 road games.
Phillies are 3-10 in their last 13 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 games after losing the first 3 games of a series.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 4 of a series.
Phillies are 1-9 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 1-10 in their last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Phillies are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League West.
Phillies are 0-6 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Phillies are 0-5 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 0-6 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 4-0 in Arrietas last 4 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Phillies are 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Phillies are 7-3 in Arrietas last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 2-5 in Arrietas last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 2-6 in Arrietas last 8 starts on grass.
Phillies are 2-7 in Arrietas last 9 starts.
Phillies are 1-4 in Arrietas last 5 road starts.
Phillies are 1-4 in Arrietas last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Colorado
Rockies are 7-0 in their last 7 vs. National League East.
Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 4 of a series.
Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Rockies are 6-0 in their last 6 overall.
Rockies are 6-0 in their last 6 games on grass.
Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Rockies are 20-7 in their last 27 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 19-7 in their last 26 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 29-11 in their last 40 home games.
Rockies are 30-12 in their last 42 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 36-17 in their last 53 games following a win.
Rockies are 47-23 in their last 70 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 4-1 in Senzatelas last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Rockies are 9-4 in Senzatelas last 13 home starts.
OU Trends
Philadelphia
Over is 5-0-1 in Phillies last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 vs. National League West.
Over is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 18-5-3 in Phillies last 26 during game 4 of a series.
Over is 7-2-1 in Phillies last 10 road games.
Over is 7-2 in Phillies last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-2 in Phillies last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 19-7-1 in Phillies last 27 games following a loss.
Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Arrietas last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts overall.
Over is 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Arrietas last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 6-2 in Arrietas last 8 road starts.
Under is 6-2 in Arrietas last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Arrietas last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Colorado
Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 home games.
Over is 6-1-1 in Rockies last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 Thursday games.
Under is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 12-5 in Rockies last 17 vs. National League East.
Under is 5-0 in Senzatelas last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Senzatelas last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Senzatelas last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Senzatelas last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Senzatelas last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Senzatelas last 5 starts overall.
Under is 5-0 in Senzatelas last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Senzatelas last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 5-1 in Senzatelas last 6 home starts.
Head to Head
Over is 13-3-1 in the last 17 meetings.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Colorado.
Phillies are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.
Phillies are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Colorado.
Umpire Trends - Jim Reynolds
Under is 5-0-1 in Reynolds' last 6 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
Under is 4-1-1 in Reynolds' last 6 Thursday games behind home plate.
Under is 14-4-3 in Reynolds' last 21 games behind home plate.
Under is 3-1-1 in Reynolds' last 5 Thursday games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Home team is 8-3 in Reynolds' last 11 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
Under is 12-5-1 in Reynolds' last 18 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Home team is 7-3 in Reynolds' last 10 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Rockies are 3-7 in their last 10 games with Reynolds behind home plate.
Rockies are 2-5 in their last 7 Thursday games with Reynolds behind home plate.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Reynolds behind home plate.
Philadelphia
Phillies are 7-2 in their last 9 Thursday games.
Phillies are 17-35 in their last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 42-89 in their last 131 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 30-64 in their last 94 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Phillies are 10-26 in their last 36 overall.
Phillies are 24-63 in their last 87 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Phillies are 9-24 in their last 33 games on grass.
Phillies are 7-23 in their last 30 road games.
Phillies are 3-10 in their last 13 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 games after losing the first 3 games of a series.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 4 of a series.
Phillies are 1-9 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 1-10 in their last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Phillies are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League West.
Phillies are 0-6 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Phillies are 0-5 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 0-6 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 4-0 in Arrietas last 4 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Phillies are 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Phillies are 7-3 in Arrietas last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 2-5 in Arrietas last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 2-6 in Arrietas last 8 starts on grass.
Phillies are 2-7 in Arrietas last 9 starts.
Phillies are 1-4 in Arrietas last 5 road starts.
Phillies are 1-4 in Arrietas last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Colorado
Rockies are 7-0 in their last 7 vs. National League East.
Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 4 of a series.
Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Rockies are 6-0 in their last 6 overall.
Rockies are 6-0 in their last 6 games on grass.
Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Rockies are 20-7 in their last 27 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 19-7 in their last 26 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 29-11 in their last 40 home games.
Rockies are 30-12 in their last 42 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 36-17 in their last 53 games following a win.
Rockies are 47-23 in their last 70 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 4-1 in Senzatelas last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Rockies are 9-4 in Senzatelas last 13 home starts.
OU Trends
Philadelphia
Over is 5-0-1 in Phillies last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 vs. National League West.
Over is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 18-5-3 in Phillies last 26 during game 4 of a series.
Over is 7-2-1 in Phillies last 10 road games.
Over is 7-2 in Phillies last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-2 in Phillies last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 19-7-1 in Phillies last 27 games following a loss.
Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Arrietas last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts overall.
Over is 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Arrietas last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 6-2 in Arrietas last 8 road starts.
Under is 6-2 in Arrietas last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Arrietas last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Colorado
Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 home games.
Over is 6-1-1 in Rockies last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 Thursday games.
Under is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 12-5 in Rockies last 17 vs. National League East.
Under is 5-0 in Senzatelas last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Senzatelas last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Senzatelas last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Senzatelas last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Senzatelas last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Senzatelas last 5 starts overall.
Under is 5-0 in Senzatelas last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Senzatelas last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 5-1 in Senzatelas last 6 home starts.
Head to Head
Over is 13-3-1 in the last 17 meetings.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Colorado.
Phillies are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.
Phillies are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Colorado.
Umpire Trends - Jim Reynolds
Under is 5-0-1 in Reynolds' last 6 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
Under is 4-1-1 in Reynolds' last 6 Thursday games behind home plate.
Under is 14-4-3 in Reynolds' last 21 games behind home plate.
Under is 3-1-1 in Reynolds' last 5 Thursday games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Home team is 8-3 in Reynolds' last 11 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
Under is 12-5-1 in Reynolds' last 18 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Home team is 7-3 in Reynolds' last 10 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Rockies are 3-7 in their last 10 games with Reynolds behind home plate.
Rockies are 2-5 in their last 7 Thursday games with Reynolds behind home plate.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Reynolds behind home plate.
Preview: Astros at Orioles
Gracenote
Sep 27, 2018
Prior to testing their mettle against baseball's best in the upcoming playoffs, the Houston Astros will conclude the regular season against the majors-worst Baltimore Orioles in the opener of a four-game series on Thursday. The Astros (100-58) need three wins to break the club mark for victories in a season while the Orioles (46-112) set their franchise record in losses with Wednesday's 19-3 drubbing in the opener of a doubleheader versus Boston.
Carlos Correa returned following a six-game absence due to a sore back and had an RBI single in Wednesday's 3-1 setback to Toronto, marking just the fifth loss in 23 contests this month for American League West champion Houston. The 23-year-old had an inside-the-park homer as part of a two-hit, three-RBI performance as the Astros highlighted a three-game sweep of Baltimore with a 10-6 triumph on April 3. The Orioles' fortunes sadly didn't improve from there, and their 6-18 mark in their last 24 contests aren't making them feel any better. Trey Mancini, who is 9-for-26 during his six-game hitting streak, drove in three runs and scored twice during Baltimore's 10-3 win over the Red Sox in Wednesday's nightcap.
TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston), MASN (Baltimore)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Gerrit Cole (15-5, 2.92 ERA) vs. Orioles RH David Hess (3-10, 5.14)
Cole is looking to finish the regular-season with a flourish, as he enters his final start with a 5-0 mark and 3.54 ERA in his past seven outings. The 28-year-old struck out 12 in seven innings of Friday's 11-3 win against the Los Angeles Angels, increasing his total to 65 over his last 40 2/3 frames. Cole will be making his first career appearance versus Baltimore, although Jace Peterson is 3-for-7 and three walks against him.
Hess has received a pair of no-decisions in his last two starts despite surrendering five homers in that stretch and four walks in his last trip to the mound on Saturday. The 25-year-old has permitted 21 homers and 35 walks in 20 outings (96 1/3 innings) this season. Hess will be making his first career start versus Houston.
WALK-OFFS
1. Houston 1B Yuli Gurriel is 19-for-45 with three homers, 15 RBIs and eight runs scored during his 11-game hitting streak.
2. Orioles OF Adam Jones, who had three hits in the nightcap, went 5-for-12 with a homer and four RBIs in the previous series versus the Astros.
3. Houston CF Jake Marisnick has a double and triple with two runs scored during his four-game hitting streak.
PREDICTION: Astros 7, Orioles 2
Gracenote
Sep 27, 2018
Prior to testing their mettle against baseball's best in the upcoming playoffs, the Houston Astros will conclude the regular season against the majors-worst Baltimore Orioles in the opener of a four-game series on Thursday. The Astros (100-58) need three wins to break the club mark for victories in a season while the Orioles (46-112) set their franchise record in losses with Wednesday's 19-3 drubbing in the opener of a doubleheader versus Boston.
Carlos Correa returned following a six-game absence due to a sore back and had an RBI single in Wednesday's 3-1 setback to Toronto, marking just the fifth loss in 23 contests this month for American League West champion Houston. The 23-year-old had an inside-the-park homer as part of a two-hit, three-RBI performance as the Astros highlighted a three-game sweep of Baltimore with a 10-6 triumph on April 3. The Orioles' fortunes sadly didn't improve from there, and their 6-18 mark in their last 24 contests aren't making them feel any better. Trey Mancini, who is 9-for-26 during his six-game hitting streak, drove in three runs and scored twice during Baltimore's 10-3 win over the Red Sox in Wednesday's nightcap.
TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston), MASN (Baltimore)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Gerrit Cole (15-5, 2.92 ERA) vs. Orioles RH David Hess (3-10, 5.14)
Cole is looking to finish the regular-season with a flourish, as he enters his final start with a 5-0 mark and 3.54 ERA in his past seven outings. The 28-year-old struck out 12 in seven innings of Friday's 11-3 win against the Los Angeles Angels, increasing his total to 65 over his last 40 2/3 frames. Cole will be making his first career appearance versus Baltimore, although Jace Peterson is 3-for-7 and three walks against him.
Hess has received a pair of no-decisions in his last two starts despite surrendering five homers in that stretch and four walks in his last trip to the mound on Saturday. The 25-year-old has permitted 21 homers and 35 walks in 20 outings (96 1/3 innings) this season. Hess will be making his first career start versus Houston.
WALK-OFFS
1. Houston 1B Yuli Gurriel is 19-for-45 with three homers, 15 RBIs and eight runs scored during his 11-game hitting streak.
2. Orioles OF Adam Jones, who had three hits in the nightcap, went 5-for-12 with a homer and four RBIs in the previous series versus the Astros.
3. Houston CF Jake Marisnick has a double and triple with two runs scored during his four-game hitting streak.
PREDICTION: Astros 7, Orioles 2
W/L Trends
Houston
Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 17-5 in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Astros are 25-8 in their last 33 overall.
Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 50-19 in their last 69 road games.
Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Astros are 10-4 in their last 14 Thursday games.
Astros are 44-21 in their last 65 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Astros are 81-39 in their last 120 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 60-29 in their last 89 games on grass.
Astros are 35-17 in their last 52 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Astros are 11-1 in Coles last 12 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 8-2 in Coles last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
Astros are 4-1 in Coles last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 23-7 in Coles last 30 starts on grass.
Astros are 23-8 in Coles last 31 starts.
Astros are 8-3 in Coles last 11 starts during game 1 of a series.
Astros are 13-5 in Coles last 18 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Astros are 11-5 in Coles last 16 road starts.
Baltimore
Orioles are 18-39 in their last 57 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 23-50 in their last 73 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Orioles are 17-38 in their last 55 home games.
Orioles are 7-16 in their last 23 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 47-109 in their last 156 games on grass.
Orioles are 15-36 in their last 51 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 14-38 in their last 52 overall.
Orioles are 7-20 in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Orioles are 13-41 in their last 54 games following a win.
Orioles are 13-48 in their last 61 during game 1 of a series.
Orioles are 15-57 in their last 72 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 6-23 in their last 29 vs. American League West.
Orioles are 11-44 in their last 55 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Orioles are 1-8 in their last 9 Thursday games.
Orioles are 1-4 in Hess' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 1-4 in Hess' last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Orioles are 3-14 in Hess' last 17 starts.
Orioles are 2-10 in Hess' last 12 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Orioles are 1-5 in Hess' last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Orioles are 2-10 in Hess' last 12 starts on grass.
Orioles are 0-8 in Hess' last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 0-6 in Hess' last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
OU Trends
Houston
Under is 3-0-1 in Astros last 4 overall.
Over is 3-0-1 in Astros last 4 on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in Astros last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1-1 in Astros last 6 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 vs. American League East.
Under is 14-4-3 in Astros last 21 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 19-7-1 in Astros last 27 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 34-16-2 in Astros last 52 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-0 in Coles last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 6-1 in Coles last 7 starts on grass.
Over is 6-1 in Coles last 7 starts overall.
Baltimore
Over is 3-0-1 in Orioles last 4 overall.
Over is 3-0-1 in Orioles last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 3-0-1 in Orioles last 4 on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in Orioles last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Orioles last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 8-1 in Orioles last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 6-2-1 in Orioles last 9 Thursday games.
Over is 14-5-2 in Orioles last 21 games following a win.
Under is 26-11-2 in Orioles last 39 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Hess' last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in Hess' last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Head to Head
Over is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Baltimore.
Astros are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Baltimore.
Astros are 21-7 in the last 28 meetings.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.
Houston
Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 17-5 in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Astros are 25-8 in their last 33 overall.
Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 50-19 in their last 69 road games.
Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Astros are 10-4 in their last 14 Thursday games.
Astros are 44-21 in their last 65 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Astros are 81-39 in their last 120 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 60-29 in their last 89 games on grass.
Astros are 35-17 in their last 52 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Astros are 11-1 in Coles last 12 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 8-2 in Coles last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
Astros are 4-1 in Coles last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 23-7 in Coles last 30 starts on grass.
Astros are 23-8 in Coles last 31 starts.
Astros are 8-3 in Coles last 11 starts during game 1 of a series.
Astros are 13-5 in Coles last 18 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Astros are 11-5 in Coles last 16 road starts.
Baltimore
Orioles are 18-39 in their last 57 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 23-50 in their last 73 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Orioles are 17-38 in their last 55 home games.
Orioles are 7-16 in their last 23 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 47-109 in their last 156 games on grass.
Orioles are 15-36 in their last 51 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 14-38 in their last 52 overall.
Orioles are 7-20 in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Orioles are 13-41 in their last 54 games following a win.
Orioles are 13-48 in their last 61 during game 1 of a series.
Orioles are 15-57 in their last 72 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 6-23 in their last 29 vs. American League West.
Orioles are 11-44 in their last 55 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Orioles are 1-8 in their last 9 Thursday games.
Orioles are 1-4 in Hess' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 1-4 in Hess' last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Orioles are 3-14 in Hess' last 17 starts.
Orioles are 2-10 in Hess' last 12 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Orioles are 1-5 in Hess' last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Orioles are 2-10 in Hess' last 12 starts on grass.
Orioles are 0-8 in Hess' last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 0-6 in Hess' last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
OU Trends
Houston
Under is 3-0-1 in Astros last 4 overall.
Over is 3-0-1 in Astros last 4 on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in Astros last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1-1 in Astros last 6 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 vs. American League East.
Under is 14-4-3 in Astros last 21 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 19-7-1 in Astros last 27 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 34-16-2 in Astros last 52 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-0 in Coles last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 6-1 in Coles last 7 starts on grass.
Over is 6-1 in Coles last 7 starts overall.
Baltimore
Over is 3-0-1 in Orioles last 4 overall.
Over is 3-0-1 in Orioles last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 3-0-1 in Orioles last 4 on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in Orioles last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Orioles last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 8-1 in Orioles last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 6-2-1 in Orioles last 9 Thursday games.
Over is 14-5-2 in Orioles last 21 games following a win.
Under is 26-11-2 in Orioles last 39 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Hess' last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in Hess' last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Head to Head
Over is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Baltimore.
Astros are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Baltimore.
Astros are 21-7 in the last 28 meetings.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.
Preview: Braves at Mets
Gracenote
Sep 26, 2018
The combination of injuries and poor performance has resulted in a lost season for Dominic Smith, but as the New York Mets host the Atlanta Braves for the final time in 2018 on Thursday, their first baseman looks to build off an encouraging finish. Smith has at least one hit in four of his past five games, going 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs Wednesday as New York gave Jacob deGrom a victory in his final start, a 3-0 triumph that evened the series at one game apiece.
As bad as the Mets season has been – New York is 63-83 since starting the year 11-1 – deGrom has been just as good despite winning only his 10th game Wednesday as New York struggled all season to provide him run support. The Braves pitched well in seeing their six-game winning streak snapped, but finished with a season low-tying two hits. Atlanta, the National League East champions, began Wednesday 1 ½ games ahead of the Dodgers for the second seed in the NL playoffs and home-field advantage in the NL Division Series, starting Oct. 4. Left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. stole his 16th base and collected one of the Braves hits Wednesday, and has at least one hit in six of his past nine games.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Atlanta), SNY (New York)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Julio Teheran (9-8, 4.03 ERA) vs. Mets LH Jason Vargas (6-9, 6.25)
Teheran has one final shot to show the Braves he belongs in the playoff rotation, after an outstanding start Friday against Philadelphia in which a misplayed ball in the outfield resulted in three earned runs. Teheran gave up four runs in all against the Phillies on five hits in 6 1/3 innings, and since July 30 the 27-year-old is 2-1 with a 3.32 ERA and a .177 opponents batting average. Teheran is 1-1 in four starts against the Mets this season with a 1.69 ERA.
The Mets had high hopes for Vargas, who led the majors with 18 wins while making the AL All-Star team in 2017 with Kansas City, but he enters his 20th start of the season with a career-worst ERA. The 35-year-old has pitched better lately, posting a 3.79 ERA while going 4-2 in his past eight starts, and has allowed fewer than three earned runs in six of his past seven outings. Vargas is 1-2 with a 6.14 ERA in three starts against Atlanta this season, giving up 19 hits in 14 2/3 innings.
WALK-OFFS
1. Atlanta SS Dansby Swanson (partially torn ligament in left hand) will miss the final four games of the regular season, but the Braves hope he can return next week for the NLDS.
2. New York LF Michael Conforto recorded a homer and a double Wednesday, and has 14 homers and 43 RBIs since Aug. 1.
3. Mets RF Brandon Nimmo drew two walks Wednesday, and has walked eight times in the past three games while drawing at least one free pass in 12 of his past 13 games.
PREDICTION: Braves 6, Mets 3
Gracenote
Sep 26, 2018
The combination of injuries and poor performance has resulted in a lost season for Dominic Smith, but as the New York Mets host the Atlanta Braves for the final time in 2018 on Thursday, their first baseman looks to build off an encouraging finish. Smith has at least one hit in four of his past five games, going 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs Wednesday as New York gave Jacob deGrom a victory in his final start, a 3-0 triumph that evened the series at one game apiece.
As bad as the Mets season has been – New York is 63-83 since starting the year 11-1 – deGrom has been just as good despite winning only his 10th game Wednesday as New York struggled all season to provide him run support. The Braves pitched well in seeing their six-game winning streak snapped, but finished with a season low-tying two hits. Atlanta, the National League East champions, began Wednesday 1 ½ games ahead of the Dodgers for the second seed in the NL playoffs and home-field advantage in the NL Division Series, starting Oct. 4. Left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. stole his 16th base and collected one of the Braves hits Wednesday, and has at least one hit in six of his past nine games.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Atlanta), SNY (New York)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Julio Teheran (9-8, 4.03 ERA) vs. Mets LH Jason Vargas (6-9, 6.25)
Teheran has one final shot to show the Braves he belongs in the playoff rotation, after an outstanding start Friday against Philadelphia in which a misplayed ball in the outfield resulted in three earned runs. Teheran gave up four runs in all against the Phillies on five hits in 6 1/3 innings, and since July 30 the 27-year-old is 2-1 with a 3.32 ERA and a .177 opponents batting average. Teheran is 1-1 in four starts against the Mets this season with a 1.69 ERA.
The Mets had high hopes for Vargas, who led the majors with 18 wins while making the AL All-Star team in 2017 with Kansas City, but he enters his 20th start of the season with a career-worst ERA. The 35-year-old has pitched better lately, posting a 3.79 ERA while going 4-2 in his past eight starts, and has allowed fewer than three earned runs in six of his past seven outings. Vargas is 1-2 with a 6.14 ERA in three starts against Atlanta this season, giving up 19 hits in 14 2/3 innings.
WALK-OFFS
1. Atlanta SS Dansby Swanson (partially torn ligament in left hand) will miss the final four games of the regular season, but the Braves hope he can return next week for the NLDS.
2. New York LF Michael Conforto recorded a homer and a double Wednesday, and has 14 homers and 43 RBIs since Aug. 1.
3. Mets RF Brandon Nimmo drew two walks Wednesday, and has walked eight times in the past three games while drawing at least one free pass in 12 of his past 13 games.
PREDICTION: Braves 6, Mets 3
W/L Trends
Atlanta
Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 road games.
Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 overall.
Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 games on grass.
Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Braves are 10-4 in their last 14 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 39-17 in their last 56 vs. National League East.
Braves are 11-5 in their last 16 Thursday games.
Braves are 38-18 in their last 56 vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Braves are 4-0 in Teherans last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 4-0 in Teherans last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Braves are 4-0 in Teherans last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 6-1 in Teherans last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 5-1 in Teherans last 6 starts.
Braves are 5-1 in Teherans last 6 starts on grass.
Braves are 13-3 in Teherans last 16 starts during game 3 of a series.
Braves are 2-5 in Teherans last 7 Thursday starts.
NY Mets
Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 17-8 in their last 25 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 16-33 in their last 49 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 16-35 in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
Mets are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 4-0 in Vargas' last 4 starts vs. National League East.
Mets are 5-1 in Vargas' last 6 starts.
Mets are 5-1 in Vargas' last 6 starts on grass.
OU Trends
Atlanta
Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 7-0 in Braves last 7 games following a loss.
Over is 6-0 in Braves last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 12-2 in Braves last 14 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1 in Braves last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 17-4 in Braves last 21 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 road games.
Over is 7-3 in Braves last 10 overall.
Over is 7-3 in Braves last 10 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Teherans last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Teherans last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-2-1 in Teherans last 10 Thursday starts.
Under is 9-3 in Teherans last 12 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 11-5 in Teherans last 16 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
NY Mets
Under is 4-0 in Mets last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Mets last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 7-1 in Mets last 8 games following a win.
Over is 4-1-1 in Mets last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 9-3-1 in Mets last 13 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Mets last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 9-4-1 in Mets last 14 overall.
Under is 9-4-1 in Mets last 14 on grass.
Over is 25-12-4 in Mets last 41 Thursday games.
Over is 4-0-1 in Vargas' last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Vargas' last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-0 in Vargas' last 6 home starts.
Over is 6-2 in Vargas' last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Vargas' last 7 starts vs. National League East.
Head to Head
Braves are 5-1 in Teherans last 6 road starts vs. Mets.
Over is 4-1 in Teherans last 5 road starts vs. Mets.
Braves are 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in New York.
Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings in New York.
Braves are 12-4 in the last 16 meetings.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Umpire Trends - Fieldin Culbreth
Over is 4-0 in Culbreths last 4 Thursday games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-0 in Culbreths last 4 Thursday games behind home plate vs. New York.
Road team is 4-0 in Culbreths last 4 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Over is 5-1 in Culbreths last 6 Thursday games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Road team is 4-1 in Culbreths last 5 Thursday games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-2 in Culbreths last 7 games behind home plate.
Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Culbreth behind home plate.
Under is 5-2-1 in Culbreths last 8 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Home team is 14-6 in Culbreths last 20 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Atlanta
Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 road games.
Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 overall.
Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 games on grass.
Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Braves are 10-4 in their last 14 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 39-17 in their last 56 vs. National League East.
Braves are 11-5 in their last 16 Thursday games.
Braves are 38-18 in their last 56 vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Braves are 4-0 in Teherans last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 4-0 in Teherans last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Braves are 4-0 in Teherans last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 6-1 in Teherans last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 5-1 in Teherans last 6 starts.
Braves are 5-1 in Teherans last 6 starts on grass.
Braves are 13-3 in Teherans last 16 starts during game 3 of a series.
Braves are 2-5 in Teherans last 7 Thursday starts.
NY Mets
Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 17-8 in their last 25 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 16-33 in their last 49 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 16-35 in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
Mets are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 4-0 in Vargas' last 4 starts vs. National League East.
Mets are 5-1 in Vargas' last 6 starts.
Mets are 5-1 in Vargas' last 6 starts on grass.
OU Trends
Atlanta
Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 7-0 in Braves last 7 games following a loss.
Over is 6-0 in Braves last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 12-2 in Braves last 14 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1 in Braves last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 17-4 in Braves last 21 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 road games.
Over is 7-3 in Braves last 10 overall.
Over is 7-3 in Braves last 10 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Teherans last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Teherans last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-2-1 in Teherans last 10 Thursday starts.
Under is 9-3 in Teherans last 12 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 11-5 in Teherans last 16 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
NY Mets
Under is 4-0 in Mets last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Mets last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 7-1 in Mets last 8 games following a win.
Over is 4-1-1 in Mets last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 9-3-1 in Mets last 13 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Mets last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 9-4-1 in Mets last 14 overall.
Under is 9-4-1 in Mets last 14 on grass.
Over is 25-12-4 in Mets last 41 Thursday games.
Over is 4-0-1 in Vargas' last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Vargas' last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-0 in Vargas' last 6 home starts.
Over is 6-2 in Vargas' last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Vargas' last 7 starts vs. National League East.
Head to Head
Braves are 5-1 in Teherans last 6 road starts vs. Mets.
Over is 4-1 in Teherans last 5 road starts vs. Mets.
Braves are 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in New York.
Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings in New York.
Braves are 12-4 in the last 16 meetings.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Umpire Trends - Fieldin Culbreth
Over is 4-0 in Culbreths last 4 Thursday games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-0 in Culbreths last 4 Thursday games behind home plate vs. New York.
Road team is 4-0 in Culbreths last 4 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Over is 5-1 in Culbreths last 6 Thursday games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Road team is 4-1 in Culbreths last 5 Thursday games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-2 in Culbreths last 7 games behind home plate.
Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Culbreth behind home plate.
Under is 5-2-1 in Culbreths last 8 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Home team is 14-6 in Culbreths last 20 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Preview: Pirates at Cubs
Gracenote
Sep 27, 2018
For one day only, there will be no scoreboard-watching for the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs take their one-half game lead over idle Milwaukee in the National League Central into the finale of their four-game series against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.
The Cubs and Brewers both clinched playoff spots on Wednesday, but Chicago’s 7-6 win in 10 innings ensured it at least one more day alone in first place. Albert Almora’s RBI single in the 10th, after the Pirates scored twice in both the eighth and ninth to tie it, reduced the Cubs’ magic number to win the division to four. It was a welcomed outburst for an offense that had totaled only five runs in its previous six games against the Pirates, including one in the first two contests of this series. The Pirates have relished the role of spoiler in recent weeks, but Thursday’s game is their last chance before finishing with three contests at Cincinnati.
TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh, NBCS Chicago
PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Trevor Williams (14-9, 3.04 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Jon Lester (17-6, 3.43)
Williams is enjoying a breakout season thanks to a dominant second half. The 26-year-old has recorded eight scoreless outings in his last 12 starts, posting a 1.00 ERA over that stretch. Williams is 2-3 with a 3.41 ERA in seven career games (five starts) against the Cubs.
Lester is 3-1 with a 1.90 ERA in four starts this month after limiting the Chicago White Sox to three runs - two earned - over five innings in a victory last time out. The 34-year-old has been better on the road than at home, though, as he is 6-4 with a 3.96 ERA in 16 starts at Wrigley Field. Lester is 8-6 with a 3.38 ERA in 17 career starts against Pittsburgh.
WALK-OFFS
1. Cubs 3B-OF Kris Bryant (wrist) did not play on Wednesday
2. Chicago 2B Daniel Murphy is 10-for-28 during his six-game hitting streak.
3. Pirates RHP Edgar Santana will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the 2019 season, the club announced Wednesday.
PREDICTION: Pirates 2, Cubs 1
Gracenote
Sep 27, 2018
For one day only, there will be no scoreboard-watching for the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs take their one-half game lead over idle Milwaukee in the National League Central into the finale of their four-game series against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.
The Cubs and Brewers both clinched playoff spots on Wednesday, but Chicago’s 7-6 win in 10 innings ensured it at least one more day alone in first place. Albert Almora’s RBI single in the 10th, after the Pirates scored twice in both the eighth and ninth to tie it, reduced the Cubs’ magic number to win the division to four. It was a welcomed outburst for an offense that had totaled only five runs in its previous six games against the Pirates, including one in the first two contests of this series. The Pirates have relished the role of spoiler in recent weeks, but Thursday’s game is their last chance before finishing with three contests at Cincinnati.
TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh, NBCS Chicago
PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Trevor Williams (14-9, 3.04 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Jon Lester (17-6, 3.43)
Williams is enjoying a breakout season thanks to a dominant second half. The 26-year-old has recorded eight scoreless outings in his last 12 starts, posting a 1.00 ERA over that stretch. Williams is 2-3 with a 3.41 ERA in seven career games (five starts) against the Cubs.
Lester is 3-1 with a 1.90 ERA in four starts this month after limiting the Chicago White Sox to three runs - two earned - over five innings in a victory last time out. The 34-year-old has been better on the road than at home, though, as he is 6-4 with a 3.96 ERA in 16 starts at Wrigley Field. Lester is 8-6 with a 3.38 ERA in 17 career starts against Pittsburgh.
WALK-OFFS
1. Cubs 3B-OF Kris Bryant (wrist) did not play on Wednesday
2. Chicago 2B Daniel Murphy is 10-for-28 during his six-game hitting streak.
3. Pirates RHP Edgar Santana will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the 2019 season, the club announced Wednesday.
PREDICTION: Pirates 2, Cubs 1
W/L Trends
Pittsburgh
Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss.
Pirates are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Pirates are 22-7 in their last 29 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Pirates are 22-8 in their last 30 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 8-3 in their last 11 overall.
Pirates are 8-3 in their last 11 games on grass.
Pirates are 8-22 in their last 30 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Pirates are 2-7 in their last 9 during game 4 of a series.
Pirates are 2-7 in their last 9 Thursday games.
Pirates are 4-1 in Williams' last 5 road starts.
Pirates are 4-1 in Williams' last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Pirates are 4-1 in Williams' last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 4-1 in Williams' last 5 starts.
Pirates are 4-1 in Williams' last 5 starts on grass.
Pirates are 4-1 in Williams' last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 10-4 in Williams' last 14 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 7-18 in Williams' last 25 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Pirates are 0-4 in Williams' last 4 starts during game 4 of a series.
Chi. Cubs
Cubs are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Cubs are 46-15 in their last 62 Thursday games.
Cubs are 11-4 in their last 15 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 24-9 in their last 33 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 37-14 in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Cubs are 15-6 in their last 21 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 29-13 in their last 43 during game 4 of a series.
Cubs are 5-0 in Lesters last 5 Thursday starts.
Cubs are 4-1 in Lesters last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Cubs are 38-14 in Lesters last 52 home starts.
Cubs are 5-2 in Lesters last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 5-2 in Lesters last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 27-11 in Lesters last 38 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 17-7 in Lesters last 24 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 36-15 in Lesters last 51 starts on grass.
Cubs are 9-4 in Lesters last 13 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 36-16 in Lesters last 52 starts.
Cubs are 37-18 in Lesters last 55 starts vs. National League Central.
OU Trends
Pittsburgh
Under is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 during game 4 of a series.
Under is 13-3 in Pirates last 16 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 road games.
Over is 8-2 in Pirates last 10 Thursday games.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 21-8-1 in Pirates last 30 games following a loss.
Under is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 27-12-1 in Pirates last 40 overall.
Under is 27-12-1 in Pirates last 40 on grass.
Under is 20-9 in Pirates last 29 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Williams' last 6 road starts.
Under is 5-1 in Williams' last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 17-4 in Williams' last 21 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 17-4-1 in Williams' last 22 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 20-5-1 in Williams' last 26 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 22-6-1 in Williams' last 29 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 20-6-1 in Williams' last 27 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 15-5-1 in Williams' last 21 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 36-14-1 in Williams' last 51 starts overall.
Under is 18-7-1 in Williams' last 26 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 36-15-2 in Williams' last 53 starts on grass.
Under is 7-3 in Williams' last 10 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Chi. Cubs
Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 8-1 in Cubs last 9 home games.
Under is 7-1 in Cubs last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2 in Cubs last 8 games following a win.
Under is 20-7 in Cubs last 27 vs. National League Central.
Over is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 during game 4 of a series.
Under is 7-3 in Cubs last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 11-5 in Cubs last 16 overall.
Under is 11-5 in Cubs last 16 on grass.
Over is 7-1 in Lesters last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-2 in Lesters last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 12-4 in Lesters last 16 starts on grass.
Over is 12-4 in Lesters last 16 starts overall.
Over is 5-2 in Lesters last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Lesters last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 15-7 in Lesters last 22 home starts.
Head to Head
Under is 4-0 in Williams' last 4 starts vs. Cubs.
Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.
Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Cubs are 5-1 in Lesters last 6 starts vs. Pirates.
Pirates are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 6-2 in Lesters last 8 home starts vs. Pirates.
Over is 6-2 in Lesters last 8 starts vs. Pirates.
Pirates are 1-4 in Williams' last 5 starts vs. Cubs.
Umpire Trends - Jim Wolf
Over is 7-1-3 in Wolfs last 11 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
Road team is 5-1 in Wolfs last 6 Thursday games behind home plate.
Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 games with Wolf behind home plate.
Home team is 5-1 in Wolfs last 6 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
Under is 4-1 in Wolfs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Over is 18-7-3 in Wolfs last 28 games behind home plate.
Pirates are 3-7 in their last 10 games with Wolf behind home plate.
Pittsburgh
Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss.
Pirates are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Pirates are 22-7 in their last 29 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Pirates are 22-8 in their last 30 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 8-3 in their last 11 overall.
Pirates are 8-3 in their last 11 games on grass.
Pirates are 8-22 in their last 30 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Pirates are 2-7 in their last 9 during game 4 of a series.
Pirates are 2-7 in their last 9 Thursday games.
Pirates are 4-1 in Williams' last 5 road starts.
Pirates are 4-1 in Williams' last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Pirates are 4-1 in Williams' last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 4-1 in Williams' last 5 starts.
Pirates are 4-1 in Williams' last 5 starts on grass.
Pirates are 4-1 in Williams' last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 10-4 in Williams' last 14 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 7-18 in Williams' last 25 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Pirates are 0-4 in Williams' last 4 starts during game 4 of a series.
Chi. Cubs
Cubs are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Cubs are 46-15 in their last 62 Thursday games.
Cubs are 11-4 in their last 15 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 24-9 in their last 33 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 37-14 in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Cubs are 15-6 in their last 21 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 29-13 in their last 43 during game 4 of a series.
Cubs are 5-0 in Lesters last 5 Thursday starts.
Cubs are 4-1 in Lesters last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Cubs are 38-14 in Lesters last 52 home starts.
Cubs are 5-2 in Lesters last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 5-2 in Lesters last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 27-11 in Lesters last 38 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 17-7 in Lesters last 24 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 36-15 in Lesters last 51 starts on grass.
Cubs are 9-4 in Lesters last 13 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 36-16 in Lesters last 52 starts.
Cubs are 37-18 in Lesters last 55 starts vs. National League Central.
OU Trends
Pittsburgh
Under is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 during game 4 of a series.
Under is 13-3 in Pirates last 16 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 road games.
Over is 8-2 in Pirates last 10 Thursday games.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 21-8-1 in Pirates last 30 games following a loss.
Under is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 27-12-1 in Pirates last 40 overall.
Under is 27-12-1 in Pirates last 40 on grass.
Under is 20-9 in Pirates last 29 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Williams' last 6 road starts.
Under is 5-1 in Williams' last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 17-4 in Williams' last 21 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 17-4-1 in Williams' last 22 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 20-5-1 in Williams' last 26 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 22-6-1 in Williams' last 29 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 20-6-1 in Williams' last 27 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 15-5-1 in Williams' last 21 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 36-14-1 in Williams' last 51 starts overall.
Under is 18-7-1 in Williams' last 26 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 36-15-2 in Williams' last 53 starts on grass.
Under is 7-3 in Williams' last 10 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Chi. Cubs
Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 8-1 in Cubs last 9 home games.
Under is 7-1 in Cubs last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2 in Cubs last 8 games following a win.
Under is 20-7 in Cubs last 27 vs. National League Central.
Over is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 during game 4 of a series.
Under is 7-3 in Cubs last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 11-5 in Cubs last 16 overall.
Under is 11-5 in Cubs last 16 on grass.
Over is 7-1 in Lesters last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-2 in Lesters last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 12-4 in Lesters last 16 starts on grass.
Over is 12-4 in Lesters last 16 starts overall.
Over is 5-2 in Lesters last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Lesters last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 15-7 in Lesters last 22 home starts.
Head to Head
Under is 4-0 in Williams' last 4 starts vs. Cubs.
Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.
Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Cubs are 5-1 in Lesters last 6 starts vs. Pirates.
Pirates are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 6-2 in Lesters last 8 home starts vs. Pirates.
Over is 6-2 in Lesters last 8 starts vs. Pirates.
Pirates are 1-4 in Williams' last 5 starts vs. Cubs.
Umpire Trends - Jim Wolf
Over is 7-1-3 in Wolfs last 11 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
Road team is 5-1 in Wolfs last 6 Thursday games behind home plate.
Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 games with Wolf behind home plate.
Home team is 5-1 in Wolfs last 6 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
Under is 4-1 in Wolfs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Over is 18-7-3 in Wolfs last 28 games behind home plate.
Pirates are 3-7 in their last 10 games with Wolf behind home plate.
Preview: Tigers at Twins
Gracenote
Sep 27, 2018
The Minnesota Twins have had their way with the Detroit Tigers of late, winning seven of the last nine meetings between the American League Central rivals. Minnesota looks to complete the season series with another victory when it hosts Detroit on Thursday for the rubber match of their three-game set.
The Twins cruised to an 11-4 triumph on Wednesday, registering 14 hits en route to improving to 11-7 versus the Tigers this year and 18-8 in their last 26 matchups. Johnny Field went deep twice for his first career multi-homer performance and Tyler Austin belted a two-run shot as eight of Minnesota's nine players in the starting lineup recorded at least one hit. Detroit squandered an early 1-0 lead but battled back to forge a 4-4 tie before surrendering two runs in the fourth inning and five in the following frame. Christian Stewart tripled and drove in a pair of runs as the Tigers were thwarted in their attempt to post back-to-back victories for the first time in more than two weeks.
TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FS Detroit, FS North (Minnesota)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers LH Francisco Liriano (5-11, 4.40 ERA) vs. Twins LH Gabriel Moya (3-1, 4.72)
Liriano has struggled to get in the win column since capturing three of his four decisions in April but had won two of three starts before suffering a loss against Kansas City on Friday, when he yielded four runs - one earned - and six hits in six innings. The 34-year-old Dominican has kept the ball in the park in each of his four outings in September after serving up seven home runs over 21 1/3 frames in five turns last month. Liriano, who spent the first 6 1/2 years of his career with the Twins, is 3-3 with a 6.40 ERA in seven career starts against his former club - including two losses in as many outings this season.
Moya will be making his sixth start of the season and second in three games after issuing one walk in a scoreless inning against Detroit on Tuesday. The 23-year-old Venezuelan has made each of his last three turns as the "opener" versus the Tigers, allowing three hits over three scoreless frames. Moya also made three relief appearances against Detroit this year and permitted one hit over three innings without yielding a run.
WALK-OFFS
1. Wednesday's triumph gave Minnesota's Paul Molitor the 300th victory of his managerial career.
2. Tigers C James McCann has gone 3-for-7 with three RBIs over the first two contests of the series.
3. Twins SS Jorge Polanco has feasted on Detroit pitching in the set, going 4-for-9 with four RBIs over the first two games.
PREDICTION: Tigers 5, Twins 2
Gracenote
Sep 27, 2018
The Minnesota Twins have had their way with the Detroit Tigers of late, winning seven of the last nine meetings between the American League Central rivals. Minnesota looks to complete the season series with another victory when it hosts Detroit on Thursday for the rubber match of their three-game set.
The Twins cruised to an 11-4 triumph on Wednesday, registering 14 hits en route to improving to 11-7 versus the Tigers this year and 18-8 in their last 26 matchups. Johnny Field went deep twice for his first career multi-homer performance and Tyler Austin belted a two-run shot as eight of Minnesota's nine players in the starting lineup recorded at least one hit. Detroit squandered an early 1-0 lead but battled back to forge a 4-4 tie before surrendering two runs in the fourth inning and five in the following frame. Christian Stewart tripled and drove in a pair of runs as the Tigers were thwarted in their attempt to post back-to-back victories for the first time in more than two weeks.
TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FS Detroit, FS North (Minnesota)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers LH Francisco Liriano (5-11, 4.40 ERA) vs. Twins LH Gabriel Moya (3-1, 4.72)
Liriano has struggled to get in the win column since capturing three of his four decisions in April but had won two of three starts before suffering a loss against Kansas City on Friday, when he yielded four runs - one earned - and six hits in six innings. The 34-year-old Dominican has kept the ball in the park in each of his four outings in September after serving up seven home runs over 21 1/3 frames in five turns last month. Liriano, who spent the first 6 1/2 years of his career with the Twins, is 3-3 with a 6.40 ERA in seven career starts against his former club - including two losses in as many outings this season.
Moya will be making his sixth start of the season and second in three games after issuing one walk in a scoreless inning against Detroit on Tuesday. The 23-year-old Venezuelan has made each of his last three turns as the "opener" versus the Tigers, allowing three hits over three scoreless frames. Moya also made three relief appearances against Detroit this year and permitted one hit over three innings without yielding a run.
WALK-OFFS
1. Wednesday's triumph gave Minnesota's Paul Molitor the 300th victory of his managerial career.
2. Tigers C James McCann has gone 3-for-7 with three RBIs over the first two contests of the series.
3. Twins SS Jorge Polanco has feasted on Detroit pitching in the set, going 4-for-9 with four RBIs over the first two games.
PREDICTION: Tigers 5, Twins 2
W/L Trends
Detroit
Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Tigers are 7-3 in their last 10 Thursday games.
Tigers are 28-57 in their last 85 overall.
Tigers are 5-11 in their last 16 games on grass.
Tigers are 23-51 in their last 74 road games.
Tigers are 7-17 in their last 24 vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 4-10 in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 8-20 in their last 28 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 14-37 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 3-8 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Tigers are 13-38 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Tigers are 5-2 in Lirianos last 7 road starts.
Tigers are 5-12 in Lirianos last 17 starts.
Tigers are 2-5 in Lirianos last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Tigers are 3-9 in Lirianos last 12 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 2-7 in Lirianos last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 1-6 in Lirianos last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Minnesota
Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League Central.
Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Twins are 16-5 in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 16-5 in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Twins are 20-9 in their last 29 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Twins are 25-12 in their last 37 home games.
Twins are 4-11 in their last 15 games following a win.
Twins are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter.
OU Trends
Detroit
Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 5-1-1 in Tigers last 7 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Tigers last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 15-6-3 in Tigers last 24 games following a loss.
Over is 7-3-1 in Tigers last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 17-8-3 in Tigers last 28 vs. American League Central.
Over is 35-17-1 in Tigers last 53 Thursday games.
Over is 4-0 in Lirianos last 4 road starts.
Over is 4-1 in Lirianos last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Lirianos last 7 starts on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Lirianos last 7 starts overall.
Minnesota
Over is 6-1 in Twins last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 Thursday games.
Under is 6-2 in Twins last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 11-4 in Twins last 15 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 11-4 in Twins last 15 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 8-3 in Twins last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Twins last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 11-5 in Twins last 16 vs. a team with a losing record.
Head to Head
Under is 14-6 in the last 20 meetings.
Tigers are 3-7 in the last 10 meetings in Minnesota.
Tigers are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.
Umpire Trends - Hunter Wendelstedt
Road team is 4-0 in Wendelstedts last 4 Thursday games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Road team is 4-0 in Wendelstedts last 4 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Home team is 5-1 in Wendelstedts last 6 Thursday games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in Wendelstedts last 5 games behind home plate.
Under is 8-2-1 in Wendelstedts last 11 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Under is 5-2 in Wendelstedts last 7 Thursday games behind home plate.
Twins are 3-14 in their last 17 games with Wendelstedt behind home plate.
Tigers are 0-4 in their last 4 games with Wendelstedt behind home plate.
Detroit
Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Tigers are 7-3 in their last 10 Thursday games.
Tigers are 28-57 in their last 85 overall.
Tigers are 5-11 in their last 16 games on grass.
Tigers are 23-51 in their last 74 road games.
Tigers are 7-17 in their last 24 vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 4-10 in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 8-20 in their last 28 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 14-37 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 3-8 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Tigers are 13-38 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Tigers are 5-2 in Lirianos last 7 road starts.
Tigers are 5-12 in Lirianos last 17 starts.
Tigers are 2-5 in Lirianos last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Tigers are 3-9 in Lirianos last 12 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 2-7 in Lirianos last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 1-6 in Lirianos last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Minnesota
Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League Central.
Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Twins are 16-5 in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 16-5 in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Twins are 20-9 in their last 29 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Twins are 25-12 in their last 37 home games.
Twins are 4-11 in their last 15 games following a win.
Twins are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter.
OU Trends
Detroit
Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 5-1-1 in Tigers last 7 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Tigers last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 15-6-3 in Tigers last 24 games following a loss.
Over is 7-3-1 in Tigers last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 17-8-3 in Tigers last 28 vs. American League Central.
Over is 35-17-1 in Tigers last 53 Thursday games.
Over is 4-0 in Lirianos last 4 road starts.
Over is 4-1 in Lirianos last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Lirianos last 7 starts on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Lirianos last 7 starts overall.
Minnesota
Over is 6-1 in Twins last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 Thursday games.
Under is 6-2 in Twins last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 11-4 in Twins last 15 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 11-4 in Twins last 15 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 8-3 in Twins last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Twins last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 11-5 in Twins last 16 vs. a team with a losing record.
Head to Head
Under is 14-6 in the last 20 meetings.
Tigers are 3-7 in the last 10 meetings in Minnesota.
Tigers are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.
Umpire Trends - Hunter Wendelstedt
Road team is 4-0 in Wendelstedts last 4 Thursday games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Road team is 4-0 in Wendelstedts last 4 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Home team is 5-1 in Wendelstedts last 6 Thursday games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in Wendelstedts last 5 games behind home plate.
Under is 8-2-1 in Wendelstedts last 11 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Under is 5-2 in Wendelstedts last 7 Thursday games behind home plate.
Twins are 3-14 in their last 17 games with Wendelstedt behind home plate.
Tigers are 0-4 in their last 4 games with Wendelstedt behind home plate.
Preview: Indians at Royals
Gracenote
Sep 27, 2018
The Cleveland Indians are looking forward to next week's American League Division Series matchup with Houston and have little for which to play as they open a four-game series against the host Kansas City Royals on Thursday. However, the Royals need at least one win to assure they won't match the franchise record for most losses (106 in 2005).
Kansas City, which has won three straight games, is riding the hot bat of Whit Merrifield, who owns a 16-game hitting streak to go with a .307 average. Merrifield, who has hit 42 doubles this year, recorded two stolen bases in Wednesday's 6-1 interleague victory in Cincinnati to increase his AL-leading total to 41 and join Johnny Damon (42, 46 in 2000) as the only players in franchise history with at least 40 doubles and 40 steals in a season. The Indians rolled to a 10-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday as Edwin Encarnacion went 3-for-4 with a homer and four RBIs while Francisco Lindor launched his ninth leadoff blast of the season. Cleveland has won four of its last five games and needs one victory in the series to reach 90 for the third straight campaign.
TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland), FS Kansas City
PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Josh Tomlin (2-5, 6.44 ERA) vs. Royals RH Glenn Sparkman (0-3, 4.86)
Tomlin, who is on the bubble for a postseason roster spot, will be making his ninth start of the season. The 33-year-old lasted just four innings in his most recent outing as he yielded four runs and eight hits in a no-decision against the White Sox. Tomlin is 10-5 with a 3.93 ERA in 26 career appearances (21 starts) against the Royals and has been torched by Salvador Perez (20-for-40, one homer, eight doubles, six RBIs).
Sparkman is making his third career start and 15th appearance as he strives to record his first major-league win. The 26-year-old last started on Aug. 21, when he gave up three runs and seven hits over four innings in a loss to Tampa Bay. Sparkman owns a 1.71 WHIP and opponents are batting .309 against him.
WALK-OFFS
1. The Indians are 10-5 versus the Royals this season.
2. Cleveland INF Erik Gonzalez got hit in the head by a pitch during Wednesday's game and will be re-evaluated on Thursday.
3. Kansas City LF Alex Gordon went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs on Wednesday, giving him 18 RBIs in September after entering the month with 37.
PREDICTION: Indians 7, Royals 4
Gracenote
Sep 27, 2018
The Cleveland Indians are looking forward to next week's American League Division Series matchup with Houston and have little for which to play as they open a four-game series against the host Kansas City Royals on Thursday. However, the Royals need at least one win to assure they won't match the franchise record for most losses (106 in 2005).
Kansas City, which has won three straight games, is riding the hot bat of Whit Merrifield, who owns a 16-game hitting streak to go with a .307 average. Merrifield, who has hit 42 doubles this year, recorded two stolen bases in Wednesday's 6-1 interleague victory in Cincinnati to increase his AL-leading total to 41 and join Johnny Damon (42, 46 in 2000) as the only players in franchise history with at least 40 doubles and 40 steals in a season. The Indians rolled to a 10-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday as Edwin Encarnacion went 3-for-4 with a homer and four RBIs while Francisco Lindor launched his ninth leadoff blast of the season. Cleveland has won four of its last five games and needs one victory in the series to reach 90 for the third straight campaign.
TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland), FS Kansas City
PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Josh Tomlin (2-5, 6.44 ERA) vs. Royals RH Glenn Sparkman (0-3, 4.86)
Tomlin, who is on the bubble for a postseason roster spot, will be making his ninth start of the season. The 33-year-old lasted just four innings in his most recent outing as he yielded four runs and eight hits in a no-decision against the White Sox. Tomlin is 10-5 with a 3.93 ERA in 26 career appearances (21 starts) against the Royals and has been torched by Salvador Perez (20-for-40, one homer, eight doubles, six RBIs).
Sparkman is making his third career start and 15th appearance as he strives to record his first major-league win. The 26-year-old last started on Aug. 21, when he gave up three runs and seven hits over four innings in a loss to Tampa Bay. Sparkman owns a 1.71 WHIP and opponents are batting .309 against him.
WALK-OFFS
1. The Indians are 10-5 versus the Royals this season.
2. Cleveland INF Erik Gonzalez got hit in the head by a pitch during Wednesday's game and will be re-evaluated on Thursday.
3. Kansas City LF Alex Gordon went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs on Wednesday, giving him 18 RBIs in September after entering the month with 37.
PREDICTION: Indians 7, Royals 4
W/L Trends
Cleveland
Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Indians are 19-7 in their last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 37-14 in their last 51 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Indians are 46-18 in their last 64 Thursday games.
Indians are 78-32 in their last 110 vs. American League Central.
Indians are 20-9 in their last 29 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Indians are 35-16 in their last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 39-19 in their last 58 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 5-1 in Tomlins last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 4-9 in Tomlins last 13 starts vs. American League Central.
Indians are 3-8 in Tomlins last 11 road starts.
Indians are 2-6 in Tomlins last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 0-4 in Tomlins last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Indians are 0-6 in Tomlins last 6 starts.
Indians are 0-6 in Tomlins last 6 starts on grass.
Indians are 0-5 in Tomlins last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Kansas City
Royals are 13-3 in their last 16 home games.
Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Royals are 16-5 in their last 21 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 1 of a series.
Royals are 22-50 in their last 72 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Royals are 9-23 in their last 32 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 5-14 in their last 19 Thursday games.
Royals are 6-22 in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Royals are 14-53 in their last 67 vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 6-25 in their last 31 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
OU Trends
Cleveland
Over is 4-0 in Indians last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-2-1 in Indians last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-2 in Indians last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 4-1-1 in Indians last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 13-4-4 in Indians last 21 games following a win.
Under is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 road games.
Under is 3-1-2 in Indians last 6 vs. American League Central.
Over is 3-1-2 in Indians last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 20-8-2 in Indians last 30 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 9-4 in Indians last 13 Thursday games.
Over is 3-0-1 in Tomlins last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-0 in Tomlins last 5 road starts.
Over is 5-0 in Tomlins last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Tomlins last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1-1 in Tomlins last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Tomlins last 6 starts overall.
Under is 6-2-3 in Tomlins last 11 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-2-2 in Tomlins last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 12-4-1 in Tomlins last 17 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Tomlins last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
Under is 12-4-3 in Tomlins last 19 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Kansas City
Over is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-0 in Royals last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 home games.
Under is 5-0-1 in Royals last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 Thursday games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2 in Royals last 8 vs. American League Central.
Under is 5-2 in Royals last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Head to Head
Under is 4-0 in Tomlins last 4 road starts vs. Royals.
Under is 6-1-1 in Tomlins last 8 starts vs. Royals.
Indians are 5-1 in Tomlins last 6 starts vs. Royals.
Indians are 14-6 in the last 20 meetings in Kansas City.
Indians are 35-16 in the last 51 meetings.
Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.
Cleveland
Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Indians are 19-7 in their last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 37-14 in their last 51 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Indians are 46-18 in their last 64 Thursday games.
Indians are 78-32 in their last 110 vs. American League Central.
Indians are 20-9 in their last 29 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Indians are 35-16 in their last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 39-19 in their last 58 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 5-1 in Tomlins last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 4-9 in Tomlins last 13 starts vs. American League Central.
Indians are 3-8 in Tomlins last 11 road starts.
Indians are 2-6 in Tomlins last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 0-4 in Tomlins last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Indians are 0-6 in Tomlins last 6 starts.
Indians are 0-6 in Tomlins last 6 starts on grass.
Indians are 0-5 in Tomlins last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Kansas City
Royals are 13-3 in their last 16 home games.
Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Royals are 16-5 in their last 21 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 1 of a series.
Royals are 22-50 in their last 72 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Royals are 9-23 in their last 32 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 5-14 in their last 19 Thursday games.
Royals are 6-22 in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Royals are 14-53 in their last 67 vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 6-25 in their last 31 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
OU Trends
Cleveland
Over is 4-0 in Indians last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-2-1 in Indians last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-2 in Indians last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 4-1-1 in Indians last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 13-4-4 in Indians last 21 games following a win.
Under is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 road games.
Under is 3-1-2 in Indians last 6 vs. American League Central.
Over is 3-1-2 in Indians last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 20-8-2 in Indians last 30 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 9-4 in Indians last 13 Thursday games.
Over is 3-0-1 in Tomlins last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-0 in Tomlins last 5 road starts.
Over is 5-0 in Tomlins last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Tomlins last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1-1 in Tomlins last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Tomlins last 6 starts overall.
Under is 6-2-3 in Tomlins last 11 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-2-2 in Tomlins last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 12-4-1 in Tomlins last 17 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Tomlins last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
Under is 12-4-3 in Tomlins last 19 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Kansas City
Over is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-0 in Royals last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 home games.
Under is 5-0-1 in Royals last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 Thursday games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2 in Royals last 8 vs. American League Central.
Under is 5-2 in Royals last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Head to Head
Under is 4-0 in Tomlins last 4 road starts vs. Royals.
Under is 6-1-1 in Tomlins last 8 starts vs. Royals.
Indians are 5-1 in Tomlins last 6 starts vs. Royals.
Indians are 14-6 in the last 20 meetings in Kansas City.
Indians are 35-16 in the last 51 meetings.
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