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World Cup TODAY 19:45

Slovenia

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England

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSIN SLOVENIA	RECENT FORM
HWALADNLADHW​ Most recent​	2 - 3 0 - 1	NDNWNDNLAWHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: England have won their last 14 qualifiers

EXPERT VERDICT: England were nowhere near their best during Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Malta but they can raise their standards for the biggest challenge of facing Slovenia in Ljubljana. Slovenia’s hopes of finishing in the top two were boosted by a 1-0 victory at home to Slovakia but they may struggle against the Three Lions, who scored six goals against them during Euro 2016 qualifying.

RECOMMENDATION: England
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World Cup TODAY 19:45

Germany

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N Ireland

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSIN GERMANY	RECENT FORM
NWND*NLHWAWHW​ Most recent​	4 - 0 1 - 1 1 - 1	NLNWNLNLADHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Germany have scored three goals or more in five of their last seven qualifiers

EXPERT VERDICT: Germany are off to a flying start in World Cup qualifying – winning 3-0 away to Norway and 3-0 at home to the Czech Republic – and could win by an even bigger margin against Northern Ireland in Hannover. The Germans defeated Northern Ireland 1-0 in a Euro 2016 clash but were extremely wasteful in front of goal. Expect better finishing this time.

RECOMMENDATION: Germany to win 4-0
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World Cup TODAY 19:45

Slovakia

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Scotland

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSIN SLOVAKIA	RECENT FORM
NLNWNDNLHLAL​ Most recent​	Unknown	AWHWALALAWHD​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Slovakia have failed to score in each of their last four games

EXPERT VERDICT: Scotland were not happy with a 1-1 draw at home to Lithuania on Saturday but can secure a much more satisfactory stalemate against Slovakia. The Scots are still in contention to finish second and they can make life difficult for the Slovaks, who are under massive pressure after back-to-back defeats.

RECOMMENDATION: Draw
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German Bundesliga Fr 14Oct 19:30

B Dortmund

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Hertha Berlin

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT B DORTMUND	RECENT FORM
AWHWAWHWHDAL​ Most recent​	3 - 1 2 - 0 1 - 2 1 - 2	HWAWHWALADHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Dortmund have scored 11 times in three home league games this season

EXPERT VERDICT: Hertha sit second in the Bundesliga after a surprisingly fast start to the campaign but the boys from Berlin could be on the wrong end of a heavy defeat in Dortmund. The hosts have been rampant in front of their own fans this term and Hertha should be outclassed.

RECOMMENDATION: Dortmund to win 4-1
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French Ligue 1 Fr 14Oct 19:45

Nice

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Lyon

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT NICE	RECENT FORM
HLADHWAWALHW​ Most recent​	3 - 0 1 - 3 0 - 1 1 - 1	HWADHWALALHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Mario Balotelli has scored six goals in five games for Nice

EXPERT VERDICT: Ligue 1 leaders Nice are boosted by Mario Balotelli having his red card from before the international break quashed but Lucien Favre’s outfit are punching above their weight and their shot ratio of 0.42 per cent is third-worst in the division. Expect them to drop soon with Lyon more than capable of taking a positive result.

RECOMMENDATION: Lyon
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Spanish La Liga Fr 14Oct 19:45

Las Palmas

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Espanyol

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT LAS PALMAS	RECENT FORM
HWALHWALHDAD​ Most recent​	4 - 0 2 - 0 1 - 0	HDADHLAWHLHD​ Most recent​

EXPERT VERDICT: Only the top four - Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Seville - average more shots on target than Las Palmas in La Liga this season with the Gran Canarian outfit particularly strong at home with wins over Malaga and Granada as well as a draw with Real Madrid. Visitors Espanyol look a poor side this term.

RECOMMENDATION: Las Palmas
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Preview: Sparks (26-8) at Lynx (28-6)

Date: October 11, 2016 8:00 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Lynx have been in this position before. It's not ideal, but the defending WNBA champions have overcome the same predicament in the past.

Down 1-0 in the WNBA Finals, the Lynx find themselves with work to do against the Los Angeles Sparks following L.A.'s 78-76 victory in Sunday's Game 1.

En route to the 2015 WNBA title, Minnesota fell in the first game against the Indiana Fever before eventually rallying to win the championship in five games.

"We were in this position last year," said Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen, who had 18 points in Sunday's loss. "You regroup, you see what you can do to recover and get back for Tuesday night. We have been a group that's been together for a long time and been a part of a lot of these, so that will be our focus."

Los Angeles' defense was a big reason the Sparks emerged victorious in Game 1. Brian Agler's team forced 16 Minnesota turnovers and converted those into 18 points at the other end.

It's unlikely that the Sparks will hold Lynx leading scorer Maya Moore scoreless in the first half Tuesday like they did Sunday, but another stout defensive effort against Moore and Co. certainly will be key for taking a 2-0 series lead.

"We respect her, and we respect that whole team, but we really respect what she can do," Agler said of Moore, who finished Sunday's game with 18 points. "It's not like we don't think that's going to happen. We know it's going to happen."

Los Angeles is in search of its first WNBA title since 2002. The current core of players is not as battle tested in the Finals like Minnesota. The Lynx are winners of three of the last five WNBA championships and are trying to become just the second franchise to win four titles.

In recent years, it's been the Lynx knocking the Sparks out of the Western Conference playoffs on their way to the Finals. With the new change to the WNBA's playoffs that seeds teams regardless of conference, Minnesota and Los Angeles have the opportunity to square off in the Finals.

For Sparks star Candace Parker, that means her first Finals comes against the defending champs.

"We're used to kind of meeting them before the finals, so it had a feel like before," Parker said. "I think in general at first obviously there's some nerves, but you kind of get lost in the game and just trying to execute."

That quest for a fourth ring has already gotten off to a bumpy start for Minnesota after losing at the buzzer on Sunday. Los Angeles hopes to keep that momentum going.

"Moving forward to Tuesday, we have to make sure we keep our same focus and same energy out there on the floor because we know they're a hungry team," Agler said. "They're trying to make history, and they're going to come after it."

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Hoosier Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 8 - Post: 8:05 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 54 - Purse:$6500 - 2 YEAR OLD FILLIES NON WINNERS OF 1 EXT PM RACE OR $6,000 LIFETIME TO BE CLAIMED FOR $10,000
CONSORTIUM*CHOICES

# 1 HARMONY ALWAYS 2/1
# 8 ROUSEY RONDA 8/1
# 3 GORGEOUS RANGER 3/1

HARMONY ALWAYS has a formidable shot to take this competition. Could provide us a top prize based on very nice recent speed ratings - earning an average of 57. The 60 average class stat may give this filly a distinct edge in the race. Many race players will recognize the great speed fig in the last affair. Stacks up against any horse in this grouping. ROUSEY RONDA - Has the look of a profitable play, averaging a rather good 56 TrackMaster Speed Rating. Surely the class of the field of starters with an average rating of 59. A nice selection. GORGEOUS RANGER - Many race players will recognize the excellent TrackMaster speed fig in the last contest. Stacks up against any horse in this field of starters. When the trainer Roach puts Bates up for the drive great things happen. All you need to do is look at the 93 pct ROI.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Fort Erie

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 3 - Allowance - 8.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $18600 Class Rating: 86

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 116 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE OTHER THAN CLAIMING AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE SEPTEMBER 11 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE AUGUST 11 ALLOWED 4 LBS.


RECOMMENDED*CHOICES


# 5 OLYMPIC BID 7/2

# 7 IN THE OLD DAYS 8/1

# 2 ROXY'S VISION 9/2

OLYMPIC BID looks to be a very strong contender. Has earned strong Equibase Speed Figures in dirt route races in the past. I like Griffith on this colt to give him a competitive chance to hit the wire first. He has been racing admirably recently while recording sharp speed figs. IN THE OLD DAYS - He should be carefully examined given the very good speed figs. He has a good opportunity in this contest as trainer, Tiller, has sharp win clip with horses going this distance. ROXY'S VISION - Wagerers ought to take a good look at this one as this gelding has one of the best win percentages at this distance in this group. Should keep the strong string of finish positions intact this time out.

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Parx Racing - Race #10 - Post: 5:00pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.3 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $27,000 Class Rating: 70

Rating:

#11 HARD LABOR (ML=8/1)
#7 RYDELL (ML=5/2)
#12 SPIDER JOHN (ML=12/1)


HARD LABOR - Gelding got a healthy speed figure last time he tried this trip. That number would be good enough to win today. RYDELL - While the finish was disappointing, this mount made a good stretch move last out at Parx Racing. Has to do better in this field. When Sanchez and Aro are put together on horses the return on investment has been fantastic at +78. Aro brings him right back. I advise you stick with this hot gelding. Maiden is moving over to the dirt, and may not have liked the turf last out. Has a good chance to break maiden. He has the uppermost earnings per race. Give the once over to this animal. SPIDER JOHN - Has happened upon a good spot this time.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 CONGRATS TO AVIE (ML=7/2), #2 ASHLEY'S BUZZ (ML=5/1), #6 JUST JAKE (ML=8/1),

CONGRATS TO AVIE - This animal doesn't have a champion's attitude. Very often finishes in the place or show hole. ASHLEY'S BUZZ - Betting a turf horse first time on the dirt is a tough play.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - HARD LABOR - This gelding takes a big tumble in the Equibase class figure department from a rating of 76 down to 70. Strong contender.
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STRAIGHT WAGERS:

#11 HARD LABOR to win at post-time odds of 7/2 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:

Box [7,11,12]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:

Box [7,11,12] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:

[7,11,12] with [7,11,12] with [2,6,7,11,12] with [2,6,7,11,12] Total Cost: $36

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Pocono Downs

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 8 - Post: 8:36 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 85 - Purse:$12500 - FILLIES & MARES NW $9,000 IN LAST 5 STARTS STARTERS IN A CLASS HIGHER THAN NW15000L5 OR A WINNER THIS CLASS IN LAST START INELIGIBLE PA PREFERRED MOHEGAN SUN POCONO DRIVER`S CHOICES: GEORGE NAPOLITANO #5 OVER #6 JIM MAROHN JR. #7 OVER #1
CONSORTIUM*CHOICES

# 1 CLEAR VIEW HANOVER 5/2
# 5 UF DRAGON'S QUEEN 3/1
# 9 LUCY'S PEARL 12/1

The consensus in here is that CLEAR VIEW HANOVER is the one to beat. Might be there at a reasonable price tag. Very likely one to keep in your exotics. She's racing in good form, recording bang-up TrackMaster SRs. An excellent pick. This harness racer has shown us ability in its prior races, just look at the 86 avg class number. Should play well in here. UF DRAGON'S QUEEN - Horse players love to play the driver of this mare - great win clip within the recent past. LUCY'S PEARL - The consortium knows that speed is the key in harness racing. This race horse will unlock our way to a nice win. Has a sharp shot in this one, if she can race to her back class.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Mountaineer Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 3 - Allowance - 7.5f on the Turf. Purse: $16200 Class Rating: 65

FOR ACCREDITED WEST VIRGINIA-BRED FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 11 ALLOWED 3 LBS. (IF NECESSARY WILL BE RUN


RECOMMENDED*CHOICES


# 1 OUR MISS BOP 5/2

# 8 MOON IN MY SHINE 7/2

# 6 YENOM NEVE 3/1

OUR MISS BOP looks to be a competitive contender. This filly looks strong for this race since Baird has a strong win percent with horses going this distance. Earning some good dough in turf sprint contests. Look for a much improved outing with the drop. MOON IN MY SHINE - This filly has posted some nice finish positions in her last couple of efforts. Her 59 average has this filly with among the best Equibase Speed Figures in this contest. YENOM NEVE - Has run very well when racing a turf sprint race. Has a strong record at the distance and surface, which makes me have to support this mare.

 

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Mohawk: Tuesday 10/11 Analysis
By Garnet Barnsdale

DRF

Race 1 - $30,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool

Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool


PICK 5: 1,5,6/4,5,6/5,6,10/2,5,6,10/4 = $21.60

EARLY PICK 4: 2,5,6,10/1,4,10/4,6/8 = $24

LATE PICK 4: 8/2,5,6,7/2,5,7,8/1,3 = $32

MEET STATS: 411 - 1207 / $2143.30 BEST BETS: 68 - 111 / $213.30

SPOT PLAYS: 24 - 110 / $162.80

Best Bet: OLYMPIC SON (10th)

Spot Play: SOAKING UP THE SUN (7th)


Race 1

(5) JILONA is capable of wiring this group if she can stay flat this time; slight nod. (1) POWERFUL MISSION is another that rates highly here but also has frequent gait issues. This race could come down to who stays trotting and who doesn't. (6) YOU CANT AFFORD ME should benefit from the shorter field and easier company here; using on Pick 5 tickets. (4) TYMAL REIGN gets a decent post for the first time and could crack the exotics here.

Race 2

(6) LADY EAGLE is worth a look here as the only winner in the field shipping in, switching barns and picking up the leading driver. (5) PARADISE IMAGE faces her easiest test to date here and she should improve. (4) GAELIC LASS rates highly on form, but the vet scratch and time missed could make her vulnerable here, quite possibly at a short price. (3) PRINCESS JULIEANN can make the ticket here if she can stay flat.

Race 3

(6) BADDESTNBEST has really been on a roll out of town in conditioned claimers and Baillargeon typically does well driving for this trainer; top call. (5) PODGE is another shipper that brings excellent form with him. Toss him on your Pick 5 tickets. (10) IMSPORTY benefitted from backfield confusion last time, but it is noteworthy that Zeron clicks at a remarkable 40% win rate when driving for Fellows; using. (1) ST LADS CHARGER can sit a trip and hit the ticket here.

Race 4

(2) AWESOMENESS showed late interest in his debut now moves inside and he should be put into play earlier; slight nod. (5) DANZIG MOON is worth a long look switching to a barn that is potent with new acquisitions. (10) D M REACHER could take this if he leaves in the top 5 or 6. (6) SHELBYS IDEAL makes his second start and picks up MacDonell who wins at a 34% rate driving for Sucee from 23 starters; using.

Race 5

(4) LYONS GEOFF JR got pounded at the windows last week and was live but perhaps on too much cover. A more aggressive drive is likely here and with that could come a win. (1) MR IRRESISTIBLE dropped into a claimer for the first time last week and was taken by Moreau. That's enough for me to include him. (9) THINK AGAIN found a home at this level and he could reel off a few good miles in a row now. Toss him on your multi-race tickets. (2) PYLATER should get a better trip from an improved post; consider for exotics.

Race 6

(4) LITTLE RED CHEV tipped her hand in the final 1/4 last week now she faces easier from a better post and she can go right down the road here. (6) DOMEDOMEDOME also gets some class relief and she is worth considering for the Pick 4. (2) CLASS ME NICE outraces his odds every week it seems. He isn't the worst bomb to take a stab on. (1) CROWN CLASSIC should trip out for at least a smaller share here.

Race 7

(8) SOAKING UP THE SUN won easier than it appears on paper last week as he was under no urging late. He can repeat here off that sharp mile. (3) I WANNA BE GEARED is sure to show early speed this time which is when he does his best work. (2) JAC SPADE drops back to the bottom level and he could get a golden trip here; consider. (10) LITTLE QUICK can pass many of these down the lane and he could spice up the exotic payoffs.

Race 8

(7) STEPPIN OUT was overtaken on the backside last week and he quit trying. He is much more effective and game when he leads to the stretch which is a very good possibility here. (5) JUSTASMALLTOWNGIRL had a brutal trip last week. She can rebound here if she finds the pylons at the start. (6) JETPEDIA looks like one of the better chances in here but his gait issues are always a concern. (2) VICS ROYAL LADY was chosen by Henry over another and he has done well with her in the past; consider at what will likely be a big price.

Race 9

(2) SENIOR K raced decently from the 10-hole last time, he looks to have his gait issues fixed and Hudon took him over two others. I'll side with him hoping for a bit of a price. (7) SIR GALAHAD couldn't go with one that took off late last time but he retained his good form and is the one to beat. (5) LIMA C ME ROCK had some late pace to offer last time and he would be no big surprise here. (8) SOLO STORY closed best last time vs. a strong winner. He, too, can win this with the right trip.

Race 10

(1) OLYMPIC SON has already beat better at this meet, takes a big drop and McNair does well diving for trainer Reid. The drop-and-pop is expected here. (3) P C DREAM TICKET couldn't repel a hot horse last week but he did race well on the rim. (5) MYSTERY BET is always a threat to close for a good share but he wins have been rare for him this year. (8) CHARLIE IS A JOKER fits well in this class when he behaves. (10) KINETIC KING is a good bomb to consider for the bottom of all vertical bets.

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Zia Park - Race #9 - Post: 3:46pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $11,000 Class Rating: 50

Rating:

#3 MORE MAGIC (ML=4/1)


MORE MAGIC - The rest of the group may trail this thoroughbred all the way around the track. This filly should be in fine condition, this far into her form cycle. Last ran at Zia Park and finished sixth. Reviewing her handicapping information, I see she was close at the end, within five of the winner.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 SHADES OF COUNTES (ML=3/1), #6 DANI'S QUEEN (ML=5/1), #5 SHE'S ALL LADY (ML=6/1),

SHADES OF COUNTES - This mare ran her top Equibase speed figure in some time on the dirt in a sprint event. There may be a bounce today. DANI'S QUEEN - Doubtful that the rating she recorded on Sep 20th will hold up in this race. SHE'S ALL LADY - Once you've got at least ten races at the racing venue and still have no victories, its tough to break through for a victory. This mare is always close, but just doesn't get the job done. Hard to play her on the win end.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:

Bet on #3 MORE MAGIC to win if you can get at least 1/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:

Skip

TRIFECTA WAGERS:

Pass

SUPER HIGH FIVE WAGERS:

Skip

 

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SPOT PLAYS

For Tuesday

TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE

Belterra Park (1st) Home On Saturday, 7-2
(9th) Hardesty, 3-1


Finger Lakes (2nd) Jersey Frere, 5-1
(4th) Desert Wonder, 6-1


Fort Erie (1st) Vinolicious, 10-1
(4th) One Destiny, 4-1


Indiana Grand (3rd) Hoosier Boy, 9-2
(10th) Brad's Wager, 7-2


Mountaineer (1st) C V Eis, 8-1
(4th) Rowdy Ronda, 7-2


Parx Racing (3rd) Miss Kalem, 6-1
(8th) Carta Regia, 10-1

 

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MLB roundup: Indians complete sweep
By The Sports Xchange

BOSTON -- The Cleveland Indians, given little postseason chance after losing two of their top three starting pitchers, completed a three-game American League Division Series sweep of the Red Sox and ended the career of David Ortiz with a 4-3 victory over Boston on Monday night.
Ortiz drove in a run with a sacrifice fly Monday, but he was just 1-for-9 in the three-game series that saw the Red Sox score just seven runs.
The Indians, who survived when Travis Shaw flied meekly to right field with two on and two outs in the ninth inning, host the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday in the opener of the AL Championship Series.
Cleveland's Coco Crisp, who earlier laid down a sacrifice to set up a two-run single by rookie Tyler Naquin, hit a two-run homer off Drew Pomeranz to make it 4-1 in the sixth. Josh Tomlin worked five-plus innings of two-run ball and got the victory. Chad Allen got the final four outs for his second save of the series.

Giants 6, Cubs 5 (13 innings)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Joe Panik doubled off the right field fence to score Brandon Crawford with no outs in the bottom of the 13th, giving San Francisco a win over Chicago to force a Game 4 in their best-of-five National League Division Series.
Crawford led off the 13th with a two-strike double off the seventh Cubs pitcher, left-hander Mike Montgomery (0-1). Panik followed with a blast over right fielder Albert Almora Jr.'s head, easily scoring Crawford with the game-winner.
Having watched the Giants score three times in the bottom of the eighth inning to take a 5-3 lead, the Cubs rallied into a tie in the top of the ninth on a two-run home run by Kris Bryant (3-for-5) off Sergio Romo.

Nationals 8, Dodgers 3
LOS ANGELES -- Anthony Rendon and Jayson Werth homered, and Washington beat Los Angeles to grab a 2-1 lead in their National League Division Series.
Reliever Sammy Solis (1-0) worked 1 2/3 scoreless innings for the Nationals, who can wrap up the best-of-five series Tuesday in Los Angeles. Mark Melancon closed out the victory with a 1-2-3 ninth.
Rendon hit a two-run shot in the third, capping a four-run rally that gave Washington a 4-1 lead. Werth, who was 3-for-4 with a walk and two RBIs, drilled a solo blast into the left field bleachers off Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen to lead off the ninth. Ryan Zimmerman added a two-run double for Washington, which pulled away with a four-run ninth.

 

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Yonkers: Tuesday 10/11 Analysis
By Matt Rose

DRF

MEET STATS: 347 - 1015 / $1,883.80

BEST BETS: 46 - 84 / $152.80

Best Bet: MAINLAND KEY N (5th)

Spot Play: ROLL IT (4th)


Race 1

(4) HOLLYWOOD SIGN A seems like he should be capable of showing more and he meets a very suspect field today; worth a look. (2) V I P BAYAMA draws well for Lachance; player. (3) CLASSIESISTAR N gets class relief in his second start off the claim but some of these ex-Tritton horses have had their troubles.

Race 2

(7) LINDA MARIE gets Zeron in the bike and figures to be forwardly placed in this short field. (5) SURFACE TENSION was a sharp-closing second when last seen here. (2) CASSA'S IMAGE will be flashing speed from this spot.

Race 3

(1) WESTERN CREDIT gets much-needed post relief in his third start off the Allard claim and this veteran appears way overdue. (4) CINNABAR HALL trotted evenly last week in a quick mile for this class and he can build off that effort. (2) WHATNBLAZES is in a good spot but hasn't won in over two seasons.

Race 4

(4) ROLL IT was nailed late in a good speed try upon arrival; that was a nice effort and he should be tighter today. (7) ANIME HANOVER closed willingly last out and the filly could be coming late again. (1) PINA COLADA AS broke from a similar spot last week; use caution.

Race 5

(2) MAINLAND KEY N has been way overdue for Tritton and he draws best of the class-droppers. (1) ADDWATER has been sneaky-sharp recently and he debuts for Garcia-Herrera via claim. (4) SPINARAMA returns from Freehold off two big efforts and he's got back class.

Race 6

(4) MADMAN HALL has made a nice living recently without a win to show for it; Schnittker trainee seems best from this spot. (1) JAYPORT ALL MUSCLE gets needed post relief and will be winging early. (2) I WILL TAKE CREDIT faces tougher but the filly has been sharp recently.

Race 7

(2) AMELIOSI raced decently in minor stakes out of town and was a solid winner in her lone local appearance; Bartlett's back driving. (10) BATTLE MAGE returns East now for the Noel Daley barn; she seems to fit here but has to overcome the second tier start. (9) MARTY DE VIE is another that's been racing well but is also stuck in behind horses early.

Race 8

(2) DO THE DEAL has been impressive in his two starts since moving to the Milici barn and he seems highly logical here despite stretching out in distance. (9) BAHAMA MAMA AS gas been a steady commodity with these and he can get away well from this spot. (8) PHAT STACKS ships in from Michigan and gets tested for class, but he sure likes to win, with a 20 for 33 record.

Race 9

(6) CLOUD NINE HANOVER gets a big driver change to Scott Zeron and could be ready to roll. (3) NOBLE POWER gets Bartlett in the bike today for the Milici barn; threat. (4) SOUTHWIND VENUS returns from Freehold where she was a Green Acres winner and she blew up the board when last here.

Race 10

(3) NOBLE WARRAWEE has never been a prolific winner but he's been racing well recently including a win at this level and this distance a few starts back. (6) HOUSE ON FIRE is another razor-sharp Milici piece; they can't all win, can they? (2) MR PROTAB gets a big driver upgrade to MacDonald.

Race 11

(8) DREAMSTEELER has looked much better in her two starts coming off vacation and she may be sharp enough now to give it a serious try from this outside spot. (3) FOUR STARZ CREDIT is another Milici trainee with a bunch of '1's on his lines. (1) SIM BROWN will be close up throughout from this spot and can hold for a share.

Race 12

(3) PREPARTY rallied very willingly upon arrival from Ohio and he can build off that effort. (2) MORTAL ZIN has looked better recently and has back class. (7) MARTY MONKHOUSER A had no real chance chasing a soft pace last out; he could be a closing threat at a price.

 

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Cubs' Lackey knows all about KOing Giants
By Dave Del Grande, The Sports Xchange

SAN FRANCISCO -- The last active pitcher to beat the San Francisco Giants in a postseason elimination game will seek to do it a second time Tuesday night when Chicago Cubs right-hander John Lackey takes the ball for Game 4 of the National League Division Series.
The Giants staved off elimination with a 6-5, 13-inning victory Monday night, the 10th consecutive time San Francisco recorded a postseason win when a loss would have meant the end of the season.
San Francisco won World Series titles in 2010, '12 and '14 but failed to capture the 2002 championship when Lackey, then a rookie, started for the Anaheim Angels on their way to a 4-1 win over the Giants in Game 7.
"Seems like a long time ago," Lackey said before Monday's game. "That has nothing to do with (Tuesday), for sure. I've had several postseason starts, and one doesn't really affect the next one. Once you get in the game, it's another game, another challenge."
Lackey, an 11-game winner for the Cubs this season, will be making his 21st career postseason start, the most among active pitchers.
He has faced the Giants more often in the playoffs (four times) than the regular season (three), with three of those postseason meetings coming in the 2002 World Series.
Lackey is 2-1 with a 3.62 ERA against the Giants in those seven head-to-heads. However, San Francisco roughed him up for four first-inning runs the last time it saw him in the postseason, when he was pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the 2014 NL Championship Series.
The Giants won that game 5-4 in 10 innings en route to a 4-1 series win over the Cardinals that propelled them to their third title in five years.
San Francisco will counter Tuesday with left-hander Matt Moore, who had been a candidate to start Game 2 in Chicago. Giants manager Bruce Bochy opted for Jeff Samardzija, pushing Moore back to Game 4.
That puts Moore in the same position staff ace Madison Bumgarner faced Monday night -- win or go on vacation.
"This has got to be the biggest reason why we play the game, why we start training early in November and getting ready for this month, for these series, these moments," Moore said before Monday's game. "So for me, I'm very excited to watch Bum pitch, and probably a little bit more excited to get going myself."
Moore, acquired at the trade deadline from the Tampa Bay Rays, has never faced the Cubs. He does have postseason experience, having gone 1-1 in four games, including two starts, for the Rays.
He was one of the Giants' best pitchers down the stretch. San Francisco won six of his last eight starts, and Moore held the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers to a total of two runs over 15 2/3 innings in the final week of the regular season with the Giants needing every possible win to hold off St. Louis in the wild-card race.
Bochy admitted before Monday's game that the plan was to split the first two in Chicago, then have Moore for the clincher at home.
"You're hoping to at least get a split there ... and now you're set up pretty good here," he said. "It didn't happen, and now we have to find a way to win every game..

 

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Preview: Nationals (95-67) at Dodgers (91-71)

Game: 5
Venue: Dodger Stadium
Date: October 11, 2016 5:05 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES -- For starters, neither club has announced one for Game 4 of their National League Division Series.

Both Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and Washington Nationals skipper Dusty Baker didn't have an answer about who would be on the mound when the series resumes Tuesday at Dodger Stadium.

The Dodgers, who are in a must-win situation and trail the Nationals 2-1 in the best-of-five series, are leaning toward bringing back ace Clayton Kershaw on three days' rest. Kershaw was the winning pitcher in Game 1 on Friday.

The Dodgers also are mulling whether to give the ball to rookie left-hander Julio Urias, who was originally penciled in to start Game 4. That changed when the Dodgers lost 8-3 in Game 3 on Monday.

"It's a possibility," Roberts said of Kershaw starting. "I think you look at Julio at home, but you look at Kershaw on short rest at home. So, as an organization, we've got to figure out what gives us the best chance (Tuesday)."

Urias, who finished 5-2 with a 3.39 ERA, has been one of the Dodgers' best pitchers in the second half of the season. Urias won four straight starts in August and had a 1.99 ERA during the month. Although he didn't register a win in September, primarily because the Dodgers limited his innings, Urias had a 1.93 ERA in 14 innings.

"Well, in an elimination game, we still have to win two games," Roberts said of possibly starting Urias. "So the thought of having Julio pitch at home versus the road is something we're thinking through, and what gives us the best chance to win two games."

Baker said either Joe Ross or Reynaldo Lopez would probably get the nod for the Nationals.

"We haven't decided yet," Baker said after Monday's win over the Dodgers. (General manager) Mike (Rizzo) and I were just talking about that. It's probably between Lopez and Ross. So we haven't decided yet."

Baker then asked members of the media who the Dodgers were starting. He was told they hadn't made a decision either.

"We're not playing gamesmanship or whatever you call it," Baker said. "No, I mean, we just haven't decided. If we had decided, it doesn't really make any difference. You've got to tell them at some time sooner or later, and so no, we haven't decided yet."

Ross, who finished the regular season with a 7-5 record and a 3.43 ERA in 19 starts, hasn't pitched since Sept. 29 when he got a no-decision against the Arizona Diamondbacks. A shoulder injury, which forced Ross to miss more than two months, limited him to three starts in the final month of the regular season.

Ross posted a 2.79 ERA in those three September outings, but he never worked more than four innings in either start.

Lopez compiled a 5-3 mark with a 4.91 ERA in 11 games (six starts). Lopez hasn't started a game since Sept. 4 when he surrendered three runs and six hits in a loss to the New York Mets.

Since then, Lopez has been used primarily out of the bullpen, sometimes as a long reliever.