Tuesday 9-19-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Preview: Red Sox at Orioles

Gracenote
Sep 19, 2017

Drew Pomeranz has emerged victorious in back-to-back starts and 10 of his last 11 decisions to reside one win shy of Cleveland's Corey Kluber for the most in the American League. Pomeranz looks to continue his career year on Tuesday as the visiting Boston Red Sox aim to strengthen their hold atop the AL East in the second contest of a three-game series versus the Baltimore Orioles.

Pitching wasn't the name of the game in the series opener, as the Red Sox overcame an early five-run deficit and Andrew Benintendi capped the uprising with a two-run single in the 11th inning of a 10-8 victory. The 23-year-old has 16 hits, 12 RBIs and seven runs scored in his last nine contests for AL East-leading Boston, which has won nine of their last 12 and resides three games ahead of the New York Yankees. Baltimore's Manny Machado slowly is putting a woeful 0-for-16 stretch in his rear-view mirror with a hit in each of his last two games, but is just 2-for-11 in his career versus Pomeranz. The Orioles' faint playoff aspirations have taken a significant hit as the team has dropped 10 of 12 to sit 5 1/2 games in back of Minnesota for the second wild-card spot.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), MASN (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH Drew Pomeranz (16-5, 3.28 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Kevin Gausman (11-10, 4.83)

Pomeranz turned in his second straight six-inning stint on Thursday after allowing one run on five hits in a 6-2 victory over Oakland. The 28-year-old faced Baltimore three times in his first five starts of the season, posting a 2-1 mark while surrendering just five runs while striking out 17 in 16 2/3 innings. Pomeranz has flustered Jonathan Schoop (1-for-9, four strikeouts), Mark Trumbo (2-for-10) and Adam Jones (3-for-14), although Welington Castillo (3-for-8, one homer) has found some success versus the hurler.

Gausman recorded his third strong performance in his last four outings on Wednesday, yielding one run on six hits over seven innings in a 2-1 win over Toronto. The 26-year-old began that stretch by scattering four hits over 7 2/3 frames in a 7-0 rout at Boston on Aug. 26. Gausman, who has allowed one or no earned runs in seven of his past 11 starts, owns a 1-2 mark in three turns versus the Red Sox this seasondespite limiting the club to a .226 batting average.

WALK-OFFS

1. Boston RF Mookie Betts is 7-for-20 with a homer, six RBIs and three runs scored in his last four games.

2. Baltimore LF Trey Mancini has five extra-base hits (three doubles, triple, home run) during his eight-game hitting streak.

3. Orioles minor-league pitcher Miguel Gonzalez passed away Monday, two days after the 21-year-old was involved in a car accident in the Dominican Republic.

PREDICTION: Orioles 4, Red Sox 3

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Trends - Boston at Baltimore

W/L Trends

Boston

Red Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 24-5 in their last 29 Tuesday games. Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. American League East. Red Sox are 7-2 in their last 9 games on grass. Red Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Red Sox are 20-8 in their last 28 during game 2 of a series. Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 11-5 in their last 16 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Red Sox are 13-6 in their last 19 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Red Sox are 4-0 in Pomeranzs last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 4-0 in Pomeranzs last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 4-0 in Pomeranzs last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 6-1 in Pomeranzs last 7 starts on grass. Red Sox are 5-1 in Pomeranzs last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 14-3 in Pomeranzs last 17 starts vs. American League East. Red Sox are 4-1 in Pomeranzs last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Red Sox are 4-1 in Pomeranzs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 16-5 in Pomeranzs last 21 starts. Red Sox are 8-3 in Pomeranzs last 11 road starts. Red Sox are 5-2 in Pomeranzs last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.

Baltimore

Orioles are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Orioles are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter. Orioles are 7-16 in their last 23 during game 2 of a series. Orioles are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Orioles are 2-7 in their last 9 games following a loss. Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League East. Orioles are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 2-10 in their last 12 overall. Orioles are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Orioles are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 1-8 in their last 9 vs. a team with a winning record. Orioles are 1-8 in their last 9 games on grass. Orioles are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Orioles are 6-1 in Gausmans last 7 starts vs. American League East. Orioles are 1-4 in Gausmans last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

OU Trends

Boston

Under is 6-1 in Red Sox last 7 during game 2 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 games following a win. Under is 7-2 in Red Sox last 9 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 13-5 in Red Sox last 18 Tuesday games. Under is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 7-3 in Red Sox last 10 road games. Under is 35-17-4 in Red Sox last 56 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 4-0-1 in Pomeranzs last 5 Tuesday starts. Over is 4-0 in Pomeranzs last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0 in Pomeranzs last 4 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 9-2 in Pomeranzs last 11 starts vs. American League East. Under is 4-1 in Pomeranzs last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 6-2 in Pomeranzs last 8 road starts. Over is 8-3 in Pomeranzs last 11 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 7-3 in Pomeranzs last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Baltimore

Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 overall. Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 on grass. Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 home games. Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 vs. American League East. Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 13-3 in Orioles last 16 during game 2 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 24-9-2 in Orioles last 35 Tuesday games. Over is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Gausmans last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 5-1 in Gausmans last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Gausmans last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 8-2 in Gausmans last 10 starts overall. Under is 21-6 in Gausmans last 27 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 22-7 in Gausmans last 29 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Gausmans last 8 starts on grass. Under is 36-13-2 in Gausmans last 51 starts vs. American League East. Under is 5-2 in Gausmans last 7 Tuesday starts. Under is 5-2 in Gausmans last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2 in Gausmans last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 20-8 in Gausmans last 28 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 9-4-1 in Gausmans last 14 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0-2 in Gausmans last 6 home starts vs. Red Sox. Under is 4-0-1 in Gausmans last 5 starts vs. Red Sox. Under is 3-0-1 in Pomeranzs last 4 starts vs. Orioles. Under is 8-3-1 in the last 12 meetings in Baltimore. Under is 15-6-2 in the last 23 meetings. Red Sox are 10-4 in the last 14 meetings in Baltimore. Orioles are 2-6 in Gausmans last 8 starts vs. Red Sox. Orioles are 1-4 in Gausmans last 5 home starts vs. Red Sox.

Umpire Trends - Mike Muchlinski

• Home team is 6-0 in Muchlinskis last 6 Tuesday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 4-0 in Muchlinskis last 4 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Boston.
• Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 games with Muchlinski behind home plate.
• Under is 4-1 in Muchlinskis last 5 Tuesday games behind home plate.
• Under is 7-3 in Muchlinskis last 10 games behind home plate vs. Boston.

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GAME: Milwaukee Brewers (80-70) at Pittsburgh Pirates (68-83)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 19 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Brewers at Pirates

Gracenote
Sep 19, 2017

The Milwaukee Brewers are a hot team entering Tuesday's road contest against the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates as they attempt to chase down a playoff spot. The Brewers recorded a 3-0 victory in Monday's opener of the three-game set and have tallied 60 runs while winning eight of their past 10 games.

The latest triumph moved the Brewers 3 1/2 games behind the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central and two games in back of the Colorado Rockies for the second wild-card spot. Milwaukee left fielder Ryan Braun went 2-for-3 with a homer on Monday and is 7-for-16 with two homers, two doubles and three walks over the past four games. While the Brewers are touching home plate with high frequency, Pittsburgh is on the other spectrum by scoring two or fewer runs in seven of the past eight games. The setback in the opener of an eight-game homestand was the Pirates' sixth in a row and 11th in the last 12 games.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee), AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Chase Anderson (10-3, 2.88 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Trevor Williams (6-8, 4.26)

Anderson has won back-to-back starts as well as three consecutive decisions. The 29-year-old is 5-3 with a 3.43 ERA in 12 road starts, compared to a perfect 5-0 home mark. Anderson is 5-2 with a 3.20 ERA in 10 career starts against Pittsburgh -- and 2-0 with a 2.43 ERA in two 2017 starts, including a victory in his last turn when he gave up two runs (one earned) and seven hits in 5 1/3 innings.

Williams lost to St. Louis in his last outing and has dropped four of its past five decisions. The 25-year-old gave up four runs and four hits in 4 1/3 innings against the Cardinals, marking the third time in his last five outings that he pitched five or fewer innings. Williams allowed three runs and six hits in six innings during a no-decision on June 21 in his lone career start against Milwaukee.

WALK-OFFS

1. Monday's victory was only the Brewers' second in eight games at PNC Park this season.

2. Pittsburgh C Francisco Cervelli (quadriceps) was shut down for the rest of the season - he last played on Aug. 25.

3. Milwaukee OF Domingo Santana (back), who has eight RBIs in his past four games, sat out the opener but should return Tuesday.

PREDICTION: Brewers 5, Pirates 1

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Trends - Milwaukee at Pittsburgh

W/L Trends

Milwaukee

Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Brewers are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Brewers are 10-1 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Brewers are 6-1 in their last 7 road games. Brewers are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. National League Central. Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass. Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Brewers are 9-2 in their last 11 during game 2 of a series. Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a win. Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Brewers are 5-14 in their last 19 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Brewers are 6-17 in their last 23 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Brewers are 5-1 in Andersons last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Brewers are 10-2 in Andersons last 12 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Brewers are 5-11 in Andersons last 16 starts with 5 days of rest.

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Pirates are 10-25 in their last 35 overall. Pirates are 7-19 in their last 26 games following a loss. Pirates are 5-16 in their last 21 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Pirates are 4-13 in their last 17 during game 2 of a series. Pirates are 6-20 in their last 26 vs. a team with a winning record. Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 Tuesday games. Pirates are 2-12 in their last 14 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Pirates are 1-11 in their last 12 vs. National League Central. Pirates are 1-11 in their last 12 games on grass. Pirates are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Pirates are 5-11 in Williams' last 16 starts. Pirates are 2-5 in Williams' last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Pirates are 1-4 in Williams' last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Pirates are 1-4 in Williams' last 5 starts vs. National League Central. Pirates are 1-4 in Williams' last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends

Milwaukee

Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 vs. National League Central. Under is 18-5 in Brewers last 23 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 37-12-2 in Brewers last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 26-9-1 in Brewers last 36 road games. Under is 35-13-4 in Brewers last 52 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 39-16-3 in Brewers last 58 overall. Under is 19-8-2 in Brewers last 29 games following a win. Under is 7-3 in Brewers last 10 Tuesday games. Under is 16-7-1 in Brewers last 24 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 36-16-3 in Brewers last 55 on grass. Under is 6-1 in Andersons last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Andersons last 5 road starts. Over is 5-2 in Andersons last 7 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 5-2 in Andersons last 7 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 5-2 in Andersons last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Pittsburgh

Under is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 games following a loss. Under is 6-1 in Pirates last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 Tuesday games. Under is 24-7 in Pirates last 31 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 20-7 in Pirates last 27 during game 2 of a series. Under is 11-4-1 in Pirates last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 19-7 in Pirates last 26 on grass. Under is 21-8 in Pirates last 29 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 36-14-1 in Pirates last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 home games. Under is 39-16-1 in Pirates last 56 vs. National League Central. Under is 19-8 in Pirates last 27 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 59-28-2 in Pirates last 89 overall. Under is 4-0 in Williams' last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 7-1 in Williams' last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 7-1 in Williams' last 8 home starts. Under is 7-1 in Williams' last 8 starts vs. National League Central. Under is 12-2 in Williams' last 14 starts on grass. Under is 13-3 in Williams' last 16 starts overall. Under is 7-2 in Williams' last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 7-0-1 in the last 8 meetings in Pittsburgh. Brewers are 4-0 in Andersons last 4 starts vs. Pirates. Brewers are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Under is 23-6-2 in the last 31 meetings. Brewers are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh.

Umpire Trends - Tony Randazzo

• Road team is 5-0 in Randazzos last 5 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
• Road team is 5-1 in Randazzos last 6 Tuesday games behind home plate.
• Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 games with Randazzo behind home plate.
• Home team is 4-1 in Randazzos last 5 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 24-6 in Randazzos last 30 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
• Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 Tuesday games with Randazzo behind home plate.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Randazzos last 5 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
• Over is 5-2-1 in Randazzos last 8 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
• Over is 7-3-2 in Randazzos last 12 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.

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GAME: Minnesota Twins (78-72) at New York Yankees (83-67)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 19 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Twins at Yankees

Gracenote
Sep 19, 2017

Aaron Judge has given the Yankee Stadium faithful plenty of thrills by launching 28 of his American League-leading 44 homers at home this season. The 25-year-old rookie aims to continue the power surge and reach base for the 15th straight game on Tuesday as the New York Yankees vie for a series victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins.

Judge belted his fifth homer in eight contests in Monday's 2-1 victory for New York, which has won 13 of its last 18 games and resides three games behind AL East-leading Boston. Brett Gardner, who is 7-for-15 against Minnesota this season, collected three singles in the series opener and carries a nine-game hitting streak into Tuesday's tilt versus right-hander Jose Berrios. The Twins, who have dropped three of their last four contests after winning six of their previous eight, sit 1 1/2 games ahead of the Los Angeles Angels for the second wild-card spot. Eddie Rosario scored Minnesota's lone run in the series opener and is 5-for-12 with three solo homers in the last three games.
TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, ESPN, FSN North (Minnesota), YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Jose Berrios (12-7, 3.84 ERA) vs. Yankees LH CC Sabathia (11-5, 3.85)

Berrios has settled for a pair of no-decisions in his last two starts despite allowing three runs in 12 2/3 innings. The 23-year-old also fared well and picked up the win in his last encounter with New York, permitting one run on six hits in 6 2/3 frames of a 6-1 triumph on July 19. Berrios has struggled away from home this season, however, posting a 4-6 mark on the road with a 5.14 ERA as opposed to an 8-1 record with a 2.45 ERA at Target Field.

Like Berrios, Sabathia also has notched a pair of no-decisions in his last two encounters - although his scheduled start on Sunday was pushed back to prevent the veteran from pitching on artificial turf in Toronto. The 37-year-old, who lasted just 4 1/3 innings in his last outing at Tampa Bay on Sept. 11, owns a 2-0 mark with a 3.14 ERA since returning from disabled list in mid-August. Sabathia is 18-9 with a 3.16 ERA in his career against Minnesota and has kept Joe Mauer (7-for-43, 17 strikeouts) and Robbie Grossman (0-for-5) under wraps, although Chris Gimenez has gotten his licks in by going 5-for-12.

WALK-OFFS

1. New York RHP Aroldis Chapman, who recorded a five-out save in the opener, has surrendered just one hit and struck out nine in his last five appearances (six scoreless innings).

2. Mauer is 5-for-13 with three extra-base hits (two double, homer) and five RBIs in his last three games.

3. New York C Gary Sanchez is 0-for-8 with three strikeouts after collecting three straight two-hit performances.

PREDICTION: Twins 4, Yankees 2

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Trends - Minnesota at NY Yankees

W/L Trends

Minnesota

Twins are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 3-10 in their last 13 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Twins are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Twins are 6-1 in Berrios' last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 6-1 in Berrios' last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 6-2 in Berrios' last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 5-11 in Berrios' last 16 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 2-6 in Berrios' last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 0-9 in Berrios' last 9 road starts. Twins are 0-5 in Berrios' last 5 Tuesday starts.

NY Yankees

Yankees are 8-1 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. Yankees are 6-1 in their last 7 home games. Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass. Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 9-2 in their last 11 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Yankees are 16-5 in their last 21 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a win. Yankees are 4-9 in their last 13 Tuesday games. Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League Central. Yankees are 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 13-3 in Sabathias last 16 starts with 7 or more days of rest. Yankees are 4-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 10-3 in Sabathias last 13 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Yankees are 10-3 in Sabathias last 13 home starts. Yankees are 6-2 in Sabathias last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 5-2 in Sabathias last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 38-17 in Sabathias last 55 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Yankees are 17-8 in Sabathias last 25 starts. Yankees are 36-17 in Sabathias last 53 starts vs. American League Central. Yankees are 0-5 in Sabathias last 5 Tuesday starts.

OU Trends

Minnesota

Over is 6-1 in Twins last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Twins last 6 overall. Under is 5-1 in Twins last 6 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 games following a loss. Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 vs. American League East. Over is 9-3-1 in Twins last 13 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 18-7-1 in Twins last 26 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 23-9-1 in Twins last 33 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2 in Twins last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 9-4 in Twins last 13 during game 2 of a series. Under is 19-9-2 in Twins last 30 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 2-0-2 in Berrios' last 4 Tuesday starts. Under is 9-1-2 in Berrios' last 12 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-1 in Berrios' last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-1-2 in Berrios' last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Berrios' last 5 starts on grass. Over is 3-1-1 in Berrios' last 5 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 6-2 in Berrios' last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 7-3-1 in Berrios' last 11 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 17-8-2 in Berrios' last 27 starts overall.

NY Yankees

Over is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 home games. Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 on grass. Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 17-5 in Yankees last 22 games following a win. Over is 6-2 in Yankees last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Yankees last 8 vs. American League Central. Over is 6-2 in Yankees last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2 in Yankees last 7 during game 2 of a series. Under is 7-3 in Yankees last 10 Tuesday games. Over is 9-4-1 in Yankees last 14 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 starts with 7 or more days of rest. Under is 9-1 in Sabathias last 10 Tuesday starts. Under is 20-5-1 in Sabathias last 26 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 10-3-1 in Sabathias last 14 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 15-5-1 in Sabathias last 21 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-2 in Sabathias last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 20-7-2 in Sabathias last 29 home starts. Under is 19-7-1 in Sabathias last 27 starts on grass. Under is 5-2 in Sabathias last 7 starts vs. American League Central. Under is 39-18-3 in Sabathias last 60 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings. Over is 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 home starts vs. Twins. Yankees are 7-1 in Sabathias last 8 starts vs. Twins. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in New York. Over is 8-2 in Sabathias last 10 starts vs. Twins. Twins are 17-48 in the last 65 meetings. Twins are 14-40 in the last 54 meetings in New York.

Umpire Trends - Gabe Morales

• Road team is 10-1 in Morales' last 11 games behind home plate.
• Over is 10-3-1 in Morales' last 14 Tuesday games behind home plate.
• Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Morales behind home plate.
• Under is 5-2 in Morales' last 7 games behind home plate vs. New York.
• Home team is 7-3 in Morales' last 10 games behind home plate vs. New York.

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Trends - Minnesota at NY Yankees

Red - Hot trends are trends 80% or higher. Blue - Cold trends are trends 20% or lower.
W/L Trends

Minnesota

Twins are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 3-10 in their last 13 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Twins are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Twins are 6-1 in Berrios' last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 6-1 in Berrios' last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 6-2 in Berrios' last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 5-11 in Berrios' last 16 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 2-6 in Berrios' last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 0-9 in Berrios' last 9 road starts. Twins are 0-5 in Berrios' last 5 Tuesday starts.

NY Yankees

Yankees are 8-1 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. Yankees are 6-1 in their last 7 home games. Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass. Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 9-2 in their last 11 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Yankees are 16-5 in their last 21 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a win. Yankees are 4-9 in their last 13 Tuesday games. Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League Central. Yankees are 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 13-3 in Sabathias last 16 starts with 7 or more days of rest. Yankees are 4-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 10-3 in Sabathias last 13 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Yankees are 10-3 in Sabathias last 13 home starts. Yankees are 6-2 in Sabathias last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 5-2 in Sabathias last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 38-17 in Sabathias last 55 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Yankees are 17-8 in Sabathias last 25 starts. Yankees are 36-17 in Sabathias last 53 starts vs. American League Central. Yankees are 0-5 in Sabathias last 5 Tuesday starts.

OU Trends

Minnesota

Over is 6-1 in Twins last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Twins last 6 overall. Under is 5-1 in Twins last 6 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 games following a loss. Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 vs. American League East. Over is 9-3-1 in Twins last 13 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 18-7-1 in Twins last 26 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 23-9-1 in Twins last 33 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2 in Twins last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 9-4 in Twins last 13 during game 2 of a series. Under is 19-9-2 in Twins last 30 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 2-0-2 in Berrios' last 4 Tuesday starts. Under is 9-1-2 in Berrios' last 12 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-1 in Berrios' last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-1-2 in Berrios' last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Berrios' last 5 starts on grass. Over is 3-1-1 in Berrios' last 5 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 6-2 in Berrios' last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 7-3-1 in Berrios' last 11 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 17-8-2 in Berrios' last 27 starts overall.

NY Yankees

Over is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 home games. Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 on grass. Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 17-5 in Yankees last 22 games following a win. Over is 6-2 in Yankees last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Yankees last 8 vs. American League Central. Over is 6-2 in Yankees last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2 in Yankees last 7 during game 2 of a series. Under is 7-3 in Yankees last 10 Tuesday games. Over is 9-4-1 in Yankees last 14 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 starts with 7 or more days of rest. Under is 9-1 in Sabathias last 10 Tuesday starts. Under is 20-5-1 in Sabathias last 26 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 10-3-1 in Sabathias last 14 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 15-5-1 in Sabathias last 21 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-2 in Sabathias last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 20-7-2 in Sabathias last 29 home starts. Under is 19-7-1 in Sabathias last 27 starts on grass. Under is 5-2 in Sabathias last 7 starts vs. American League Central. Under is 39-18-3 in Sabathias last 60 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings. Over is 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 home starts vs. Twins. Yankees are 7-1 in Sabathias last 8 starts vs. Twins. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in New York. Over is 8-2 in Sabathias last 10 starts vs. Twins. Twins are 17-48 in the last 65 meetings. Twins are 14-40 in the last 54 meetings in New York.

Umpire Trends - Gabe Morales

• Road team is 10-1 in Morales' last 11 games behind home plate.
• Over is 10-3-1 in Morales' last 14 Tuesday games behind home plate.
• Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Morales behind home plate.
• Under is 5-2 in Morales' last 7 games behind home plate vs. New York.
• Home team is 7-3 in Morales' last 10 games behind home plate vs. New York.

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Trends - LA Dodgers at Philadelphia

W/L Trends

LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Dodgers are 11-4 in their last 15 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Dodgers are 41-15 in their last 56 vs. National League East. Dodgers are 38-17 in their last 55 Tuesday games. Dodgers are 44-20 in their last 64 during game 2 of a series. Dodgers are 61-29 in their last 90 overall. Dodgers are 61-29 in their last 90 games on grass. Dodgers are 4-15 in their last 19 games vs. a right-handed starter. Dodgers are 2-15 in their last 17 games following a loss.

Philadelphia

Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 overall. Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass. Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 home games. Phillies are 19-39 in their last 58 during game 2 of a series. Phillies are 29-64 in their last 93 games vs. a right-handed starter. Phillies are 9-20 in their last 29 Tuesday games. Phillies are 17-41 in their last 58 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Phillies are 6-15 in their last 21 vs. National League West. Phillies are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a win. Phillies are 8-1 in Nolas last 9 starts with 5 days of rest. Phillies are 5-1 in Nolas last 6 home starts. Phillies are 5-11 in Nolas last 16 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 3-8 in Nolas last 11 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 1-5 in Nolas last 6 starts vs. National League West.

OU Trends

LA Dodgers

Over is 6-1 in Dodgers last 7 games following a loss. Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 road games. Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 on grass. Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 vs. National League East. Under is 7-3-1 in Dodgers last 11 Tuesday games. Over is 7-3 in Dodgers last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-0 in Darvishs last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.

Philadelphia

Under is 4-0-2 in Phillies last 6 overall. Under is 3-0-2 in Phillies last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0-2 in Phillies last 6 on grass. Over is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 Tuesday games. Under is 3-0-2 in Phillies last 5 games following a win. Under is 4-0-2 in Phillies last 6 home games. Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 3-0-3 in Phillies last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 8-2-1 in Phillies last 11 during game 2 of a series. Under is 3-1-1 in Phillies last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 6-0-2 in Nolas last 8 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 3-0-1 in Nolas last 4 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Nolas last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 3-1-1 in Nolas last 5 Tuesday starts. Under is 6-2-1 in Nolas last 9 home starts. Over is 8-3 in Nolas last 11 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 8-2-3 in the last 13 meetings in Philadelphia. Over is 7-2-2 in the last 11 meetings. Dodgers are 9-3 in the last 12 meetings. Dodgers are 12-5 in the last 17 meetings in Philadelphia.

Umpire Trends - Paul Emmel

• Under is 5-1 in Emmels last 6 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
• Home team is 4-1 in Emmels last 5 games behind home plate.
• Under is 7-2 in Emmels last 9 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
• Under is 19-7-1 in Emmels last 27 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
• Home team is 8-3 in Emmels last 11 Tuesday games behind home plate.
• Road team is 8-3 in Emmels last 11 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
• Road team is 10-4 in Emmels last 14 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
• Under is 7-3 in Emmels last 10 games behind home plate.
• Dodgers are 2-5 in their last 7 Tuesday games with Emmel behind home plate.
• Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 games with Emmel behind home plate.
• Dodgers are 1-5 in their last 6 games with Emmel behind home plate.

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GAME: Kansas City Royals (73-76) at Toronto Blue Jays (70-80)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 19 - 7:07 PM EST
WHERE: Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Royals at Blue Jays

Gracenote
Sep 18, 2017

Not only did the Kansas City Royals have to watch the Cleveland Indians celebrate an American League Central title over the weekend, but the latest loss served as a reminder how far a postseason berth is from their grasp. Losers of four of five, Kansas City resumes its 11-game road trip by opening a three-game series at the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Kansas City's chances of making up a 4 1/2-game deficit on Minnesota for the second wild card appears bleak - especially with as many as six other teams contending for the same slot - with only 13 contests remaining on the season overall and the next seven on the road. The Royals also are a physical mess, forcing manager Ned Yost to sit regulars Salvador Perez, Lorenzo Cain and Mike Moustakas for the series finale at Cleveland. Sunday's loss dropped the Royals three games under .500 for the first time since June 17 as they prepare to face Toronto, which has won six of nine but is relegated to playing spoiler. Right-hander Marcus Stroman will get the nod for the Blue Jays in the series opener while Yost remains still undecided on his starter.

TV: 7:07 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, Sportsnet (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Ian Kennedy (4-11, 5.45 ERA) or RH Sam Gaviglio (4-5, 4.35) vs. Blue Jays RH Marcus Stroman (11-8, 3.08)

Kennedy is winless since July 26 and was held out of his last start due to shoulder tightness, but Yost is holding out hope he can go - otherwise, Gaviglio will get the call. "We just got to see how Ian feels," Yost told reporters Sunday. "We're leaving it open at this point. He's getting better. But if not, we've got Sam." Kennedy is 0-5 in his last eight starts, while Gaviglio has yielded three runs in his last two starts.

Stroman lost his second straight start last time out, giving up two unearned runs over six innings while dealing with tightness in his forearm, but he pronounced himself good to go. He is seeking what would be a career-best 12th win and, despite a sub-.500 home record, he owns a 2.60 ERA in 16 starts at Rogers Centre this season. Melky Cabrera has been a nemesis for Stroman with five hits in nine at-bats.

WALK-OFFS

1. Blue Jays 3B Josh Donaldson, riding a six-game hitting streak, was 9-for-14 with five homers over his last three games.

2. Royals DH Brandon Moss has four homers and 13 RBIs in the past eight games.

3. Perez has missed three games with an intercostal strain but is expected in the lineup Tuesday.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 6, Royals 4

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Trends - Kansas City at Toronto

W/L Trends

Kansas City

Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Royals are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 7-3 in their last 10 games following a loss. Royals are 16-36 in their last 52 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series. Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 overall. Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. American League East. Royals are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Toronto

Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 games on astroturf. Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 home games. Blue Jays are 2-7 in their last 9 games following an off day. Blue Jays are 2-7 in their last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 Tuesday games. Blue Jays are 4-1 in Stromans last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Blue Jays are 4-1 in Stromans last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Blue Jays are 11-5 in Stromans last 16 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Blue Jays are 1-4 in Stromans last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Blue Jays are 1-4 in Stromans last 5 home starts.

OU Trends

Kansas City

Under is 5-0 in Royals last 5 games following a loss. Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-1 in Royals last 7 vs. American League East. Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 overall. Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Royals last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Toronto

Under is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 overall. Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 on astroturf. Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 home games. Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 games following a loss. Under is 7-2 in Blue Jays last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 9-3 in Blue Jays last 12 Tuesday games. Under is 20-8 in Blue Jays last 28 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 3-0-1 in Stromans last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 4-1-2 in Stromans last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Stromans last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Stromans last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 10-3 in Stromans last 13 starts vs. American League Central. Over is 3-1-1 in Stromans last 5 starts overall. Over is 5-2 in Stromans last 7 Tuesday starts. Under is 7-3 in Stromans last 10 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 7-3-2 in Stromans last 12 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 9-4-1 in Stromans last 14 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings. Royals are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Royals are 17-35 in the last 52 meetings in Toronto.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable

No trends available.

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GAME: New York Mets (65-85) at Miami Marlins (70-80)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 19 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Mets at Marlins

Gracenote
Sep 19, 2017

Giancarlo Stanton was given a day off on Sunday after telling manager Don Mattingly he was feeling fatigued, but all he and his Miami Marlins' teammates did one day later was wear out the New York Mets. Coming off a rout of the Mets in the opener of their three-game set in Miami, the Marlins try to make it two in a row Tuesday when they continue their series with their National League East rival.

Miami held on to its slim postseason hopes for one more day as Stanton belted his major-league leading 55th home run, while Dee Gordon and Marcell Ozuna each had four hits apiece in Monday's 13-1 win over New York. The Marlins, who spent the weekend in Milwaukee playing a "home" series against the Brewers due to the effects of Hurricane Irma, won for only the fourth time in their last 21 contests, and will be eliminated from wild-card consideration with one more loss or Colorado's next victory. The Mets entered Miami coming off a series victory in Atlanta, but the NL's most homer-happy squad failed to hit one out of the park for the third time in four contests. Nori Aoki continued to swing a hot bat, however, and is 8-for-14 at the plate over the last three games after going 3-for-5 on Monday.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), FSN Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Seth Lugo (6-5, 5.21 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Odrisamer Despaigne (0-3, 4.35)

Lugo, who is pitching through a partially torn elbow ligament, is coming off the worst start of the season Thursday in Chicago after surrendering eight runs (seven earned) and nine hits in three frames in a loss to the Cubs. The 27-year-old Centenary alum has struggled for the most part in 11 road outings (10 starts), allowing opponents to bat .330 while posting a 6.59 ERA. Lugo was sharper in his one start this season against the Marlins, earning the win after yielding three runs (two earned) over six innings on June 29.

Despaigne threw 15 pitches in relief Sunday in Baltimore, seven days after settling for a no-decision in Atlanta after giving up five runs on four hits and six walks in 3 2/3 frames. The 30-year-old Cuban is winless since Aug. 1, 2015 - a span of 47 appearances (seven starts) - and is 0-3 with a 4.62 ERA in five turns this season. Despaigne lost his only start versus the Mets this season on May 6 and has surrendered a total of 11 runs (six earned) across five innings in two games against them in 2017.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Marlins improved to 10-7 against New York this season, guaranteeing themselves their first season series victory against the Mets since 2013.

2. New York SS Asdrubal Cabrera went hitless in the opener to snap an 11-game hitting streak, but he is still batting .488 with eight doubles, two homers, eight RBI and seven runs scored over his last 12 contests.

3. With his four-hit effort Monday, Gordon tied Cabrera (.400) for the best batting average for a NL player since Aug. 25.

PREDICTION: Marlins 9, Mets 6

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Trends - NY Mets at Miami

W/L Trends

NY Mets

Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Mets are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 9-23 in their last 32 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 8-22 in their last 30 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Mets are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Mets are 2-6 in their last 8 overall. Mets are 2-6 in their last 8 games on grass. Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss. Mets are 2-9 in their last 11 road games. Mets are 2-12 in their last 14 Tuesday games. Mets are 11-1 in Lugos last 12 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 7-1 in Lugos last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 8-3 in Lugos last 11 starts vs. National League East. Mets are 5-2 in Lugos last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Mets are 2-5 in Lugos last 7 starts. Mets are 2-5 in Lugos last 7 starts on grass. Mets are 1-4 in Lugos last 5 road starts. Mets are 0-5 in Lugos last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Mets are 0-4 in Lugos last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Mets are 0-4 in Lugos last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Mets are 0-4 in Lugos last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 0-4 in Lugos last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Miami

Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins are 2-6 in their last 8 home games. Marlins are 5-16 in their last 21 vs. National League East. Marlins are 4-14 in their last 18 games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins are 3-11 in their last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Marlins are 4-17 in their last 21 overall. Marlins are 4-17 in their last 21 games on grass. Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a win. Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Marlins are 1-4 in Despaignes last 5 starts. Marlins are 1-4 in Despaignes last 5 starts on grass. Marlins are 0-4 in Despaignes last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Marlins are 0-4 in Despaignes last 4 starts vs. National League East.

OU Trends

NY Mets

Over is 4-0-1 in Mets last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-1 in Mets last 8 games following a loss. Over is 6-1 in Mets last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 21-5-4 in Mets last 30 Tuesday games. Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 8-2 in Mets last 10 vs. National League East. Over is 8-2-1 in Mets last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 6-2 in Mets last 8 overall. Over is 12-4 in Mets last 16 road games. Over is 6-2 in Mets last 8 on grass. Over is 35-14-4 in Mets last 53 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 27-11-5 in Mets last 43 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 35-16-2 in Mets last 53 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-0-1 in Lugos last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 6-0 in Lugos last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 6-0 in Lugos last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-0-1 in Lugos last 5 starts vs. National League East. Over is 10-1 in Lugos last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 8-1 in Lugos last 9 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-1-1 in Lugos last 9 road starts. Over is 7-1 in Lugos last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Lugos last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 10-3-1 in Lugos last 14 starts on grass. Over is 10-3-1 in Lugos last 14 starts overall. Over is 5-2 in Lugos last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.

Miami

Over is 3-0-1 in Marlins last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0-2 in Marlins last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-0-1 in Marlins last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0-1 in Marlins last 5 home games. Over is 3-0-1 in Marlins last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-0-2 in Marlins last 6 vs. National League East. Over is 6-0-2 in Marlins last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 8-1-3 in Marlins last 12 overall. Over is 8-1-3 in Marlins last 12 on grass. Over is 7-1-3 in Marlins last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 25-8-3 in Marlins last 36 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Marlins last 5 during game 2 of a series. Over is 18-7-2 in Marlins last 27 Tuesday games. Under is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Mets are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Miami.

Umpire Trends - Stu Scheurwater

• Under is 4-0 in Scheurwaters last 4 Tuesday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 4-1 in Scheurwaters last 5 games behind home plate.

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GAME: St. Louis Cardinals (77-72) at Cincinnati Reds (66-84)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 19 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Cardinals at Reds

Gracenote
Sep 18, 2017

With their postseason hopes dealt a serious setback following a sweep by a bitter rival, the St. Louis Cardinals try to pick up the pieces when they continue a nine-game road trip Tuesday night with the first of three against the Cincinnati Reds. St. Louis was swept by first-place Chicago to fall six games behind the Cubs in the National League Central.

Going from the first-place Cubs to the last-place Reds isn't necessarily a panacea for the Cardinals, who are 7-9 against Cincinnati this season and sit 4 1/2 games in back of Colorado for the NL's second wild card with 13 to play. "We didn't give away games, we got beat," St. Louis right-hander Lance Lynn told reporters after Sunday's loss in Chicago. "So we've got to win the next one and the next and the next one and the next one and hope that these guys don't do that and the wild-card teams don't do that." St. Louis also has to overtake division rival Milwaukee but can't afford a misstep against the Reds, who have won three straight after sweeping Pittsburgh over the weekend. Cincinnati has won seven straight overall at Great American Ball Park and is 5-2 at home against the Cardinals this season.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN Midwest (St. Louis), FSN Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Jack Flaherty (0-1, 6.08 ERA) vs. Reds RH Jackson Stephens (2-0, 2.38 ERA)

Flaherty, promoted to the rotation when rosters were expanded on Sept. 1, remains in search of his first victory as he prepares to make his fourth major league start. A first-round draft pick in 2014, the 21-year-old took the loss last time out against Cincinnati after allowing three runs and four hits over 4 1/3 innings. Flaherty permitted one run in a season-high five innings at San Diego on Sept. 6.

Stephens won his only career start when he beat the Chicago Cubs on July 1 in his major league debut, striking out eight and allowing three runs and six hits over five innings. He was sent back to the minors after that start and was brought back earlier this month, pitching in relief while recording three scoreless outings. Stephens faced St. Louis in his last appearance and surrendered two hits over three innings.

EXTRA BASES

1. Cardinals LF Tommy Pham is 12-for-37 with a homer and eight RBIs against the Reds in 2017.

2. Cincinnati 2B Scooter Gennett became the fifth player on the team to reach 25 homers, only the second time in club history that's happened.

3. Cardinals CF Dexter Fowler was 4-for-8 against the Cubs over the weekend, but is only 6-for-29 versus Cincinnati this season.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 6, Reds 4

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Trends - St. Louis at Cincinnati

W/L Trends

St. Louis

Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series. Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Cardinals are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a loss. Cardinals are 8-3 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cardinals are 15-36 in their last 51 games following an off day. Cardinals are 8-26 in their last 34 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League Central. Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 overall. Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass. Cardinals are 0-4 in their last 4 road games. Cardinals are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Cincinnati

Reds are 7-0 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Reds are 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Reds are 7-0 in their last 7 home games. Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League Central. Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass. Reds are 10-4 in their last 14 during game 1 of a series. Reds are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Reds are 10-23 in their last 33 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Reds are 2-5 in their last 7 games following an off day. Reds are 3-8 in their last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

St. Louis

Over is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 games following an off day. Over is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 Tuesday games. Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 games following a loss. Under is 7-1 in Cardinals last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 9-2 in Cardinals last 11 overall. Under is 9-2 in Cardinals last 11 on grass. Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 road games. Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 vs. National League Central. Under is 8-2 in Cardinals last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 9-3 in Cardinals last 12 during game 1 of a series.

Cincinnati

Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 games following an off day. Under is 5-0 in Reds last 5 overall. Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-0 in Reds last 5 on grass. Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 home games. Under is 6-0-1 in Reds last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 3-0-1 in Reds last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Reds last 5 vs. National League Central. Under is 5-0 in Reds last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1-1 in Reds last 6 games following a win. Over is 17-6-3 in Reds last 26 Tuesday games. Over is 8-3-1 in Reds last 12 during game 1 of a series. Under is 5-2 in Reds last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Cardinals are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Cardinals are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings in Cincinnati.

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GAME: Oakland Athletics (67-83) at Detroit Tigers (62-88)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 19 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Athletics at Tigers

Gracenote
Sep 19, 2017

Matt Olson is displaying that the Oakland Athletics have a powerful first baseman in the fold for next season. The rookie enters Tuesday's road game against the Detroit Tigers with homers in four consecutive games and 11 in September after going deep in Monday's 8-3 victory in the opener of the three-game set.

Olson is the first Oakland player to homer in four consecutive games since Coco Crisp in 2013 and has slugged 14 blasts in his past 20 games. "You can't expect something like this to happen," Olson told reporters. "I know I'm capable of it. Just kind of sit back and be in the moment and approach it the same way as the day before." Olson's hot stretch has helped the Athletics win nine of their past 12 contests while the Tigers have lost eight of their last 10 and are just 4-14 in September. Third baseman Nicholas Castellanos is playing well and had three hits in the opener and is 25-for-58 with four homers and 16 RBIs during a career-long 15-game hitting streak.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, NBCSN Bay Area (Oakland), FSN Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Daniel Gossett (4-9, 5.02 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Chad Bell (0-3, 6.42)

Gossett lost to the Boston Red Sox in his last turn when he gave up three runs and five hits in 5 1/3 innings. The 24-year-old rookie has dropped three of his last four decisions, with the win during the span occurring when he held the Houston Astros to one run and five hits over six innings. Gossett is the third pitcher in Oakland franchise history to lose at least nine games in his first 15 major-league appearances.

Bell is making his fourth big-league start since recently being moved into the rotation. He was hammered for six runs and nine hits over 3 1/3 innings while losing to the Chicago White Sox in his last turn. The 28-year-old Bell is 0-2 with a 7.31 ERA in 11 appearances (two starts) this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera (back) was hitless in five at-bats on Monday after missing the previous game.

2. 2B Jed Lowrie notched his 46th double of the season, one off the most hit during the franchise's Oakland tenure (Jason Giambi had 47 in 2001).

3. Detroit RHP Jeff Ferrell left Monday's game and was taken to a hospital after being struck in the head by a liner off the bat of Athletics DH Ryon Healy.

PREDICTION: Athletics 8, Tigers 5

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Trends - Oakland at Detroit

W/L Trends

Oakland

Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Athletics are 12-4 in their last 16 vs. American League Central. Athletics are 9-3 in their last 12 overall. Athletics are 9-3 in their last 12 games on grass. Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Athletics are 18-37 in their last 55 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Athletics are 22-48 in their last 70 road games. Athletics are 8-19 in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Athletics are 3-9 in their last 12 games vs. a left-handed starter. Athletics are 2-7 in their last 9 Tuesday games. Athletics are 12-50 in their last 62 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Athletics are 1-4 in Gossetts last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Athletics are 1-4 in Gossetts last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Athletics are 1-4 in Gossetts last 5 starts. Athletics are 1-4 in Gossetts last 5 starts on grass. Athletics are 1-5 in Gossetts last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Athletics are 0-4 in Gossetts last 4 road starts.

Detroit

Tigers are 20-41 in their last 61 games vs. a right-handed starter. Tigers are 17-35 in their last 52 games on grass. Tigers are 17-36 in their last 53 overall. Tigers are 7-15 in their last 22 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 3-7 in their last 10 during game 2 of a series. Tigers are 6-14 in their last 20 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a loss. Tigers are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. a team with a losing record. Tigers are 7-20 in their last 27 vs. American League West. Tigers are 2-6 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Tigers are 5-15 in their last 20 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 3-9 in their last 12 home games. Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 Tuesday games. Tigers are 2-11 in their last 13 home games vs. a right-handed starter.

OU Trends

Oakland

Over is 6-1 in Athletics last 7 Tuesday games. Over is 6-1-2 in Athletics last 9 vs. American League Central. Under is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 overall. Under is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 road games. Under is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 on grass. Over is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Athletics last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 25-8 in Athletics last 33 games following a win. Over is 6-2 in Athletics last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 during game 2 of a series. Under is 12-5 in Athletics last 17 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 4-0-1 in Gossetts last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 3-1-1 in Gossetts last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-2 in Gossetts last 8 road starts.

Detroit

Over is 10-1 in Tigers last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. American League West. Over is 8-2 in Tigers last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-2 in Tigers last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 21-6 in Tigers last 27 home games. Over is 7-2 in Tigers last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 17-5 in Tigers last 22 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 8-3 in Tigers last 11 games following a loss. Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 during game 2 of a series.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Athletics are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Over is 36-16-3 in the last 55 meetings in Detroit.

Umpire Trends - Ryan Blakney

• Under is 2-0-2 in Blakneys last 4 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
• Road team is 4-1 in Blakneys last 5 games behind home plate.
• Under is 35-16-4 in Blakneys last 55 games behind home plate.

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GAME: Chicago Cubs (83-66) at Tampa Bay Rays (73-77)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 19 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Cubs at Rays

Gracenote
Sep 18, 2017

The Chicago Cubs have never won at Tropicana Field, but their manager has a nice history there. Joe Maddon returns to his former home stadium as his Cubs play a two-game interleague series against the Tampa Bay Rays beginning Tuesday.


Maddon managed the Rays for nine seasons and claimed the American League pennant in 2008 - the year the Cubs made their first visit to Tampa Bay and were swept in a three-game set. The games loom large for both teams, as the Cubs lead the National League Central by 3 1/2 games over Milwaukee and the Rays are trying to preserve their slim hopes in the American League wild card race. Tampa Bay has lost seven of its last 10 to fall five games behind Minnesota for the second wild card and is close to being eliminated from consideration with just 12 contests remaining. The Cubs have won six straight to reduce their magic number to clinch the NL Central to 10.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, CSN Chicago, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)


PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Mike Montgomery (6-8, 3.57 ERA) vs. Rays RH Chris Archer (9-10, 4.06)
Montgomery rejoins the rotation after one stint out of the bullpen in which he threw two scoreless innings to earn the win against the New York Mets on Thursday. The 28-year-old struggled in his last two starts but was dominant in the previous two, allowing one run over 13 innings. Montgomery is 0-3 with a 3.60 ERA in four games (one start) against the Rays.
Archer is having an rough September, as he has posted a 14.14 ERA while losing all three of his starts this month. The 28-year-old showed signs of getting back on track Wednesday against the New York Yankees, but he allowed three runs and six hits over four-plus innings and failed to record an out in the fifth. Archer, a former Cubs farmhand, is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA in two starts against Chicago.


WALK-OFFS
1. Cubs C Willson Contreras will be back in the lineup after serving a one-game suspension in Sunday’s contest.
2. Rays CF Kevin Kiermaier is 10-for-36 with three homers during an eight-game hitting streak.
3. Cubs 3B Kris Bryant is 10-for-26 with two homers and eight RBIs during a six-game hitting streak.


PREDICTION: Cubs 8, Rays 6

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Trends - Chi. Cubs at Tampa Bay

W/L Trends

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 7-0 in their last 7 vs. American League East. Cubs are 8-0 in their last 8 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a win. Cubs are 6-0 in their last 6 overall. Cubs are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 10-1 in their last 11 interleague games. Cubs are 20-6 in their last 26 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record. Cubs are 20-6 in their last 26 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Cubs are 16-5 in their last 21 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 9-3 in their last 12 during game 1 of a series. Cubs are 20-7 in their last 27 interleague road games. Cubs are 13-5 in their last 18 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 30-12 in their last 42 vs. a team with a losing record. Cubs are 35-16 in their last 51 games following an off day. Cubs are 48-22 in their last 70 Tuesday games. Cubs are 19-9 in their last 28 road games. Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 games on astroturf. Cubs are 4-1 in Montgomerys last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Cubs are 1-4 in Montgomerys last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Tampa Bay

Rays are 11-2 in their last 13 Tuesday games. Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter. Rays are 3-7 in their last 10 overall. Rays are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 home games. Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win. Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Rays are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Rays are 1-7 in their last 8 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 0-5 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rays are 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts vs. National League Central. Rays are 4-1 in Archers last 5 interleague starts. Rays are 2-5 in Archers last 7 starts. Rays are 5-13 in Archers last 18 starts during game 1 of a series. Rays are 8-22 in Archers last 30 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 7-21 in Archers last 28 starts with 5 days of rest. Rays are 3-10 in Archers last 13 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends

Chi. Cubs

Over is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 8-2 in Cubs last 10 vs. American League East. Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 during game 1 of a series. Over is 10-3-1 in Cubs last 14 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 15-5-1 in Cubs last 21 games following an off day. Over is 3-1-1 in Cubs last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 8-3-1 in Cubs last 12 on astroturf. Over is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-3 in Cubs last 10 interleague road games. Over is 9-4-1 in Cubs last 14 interleague games. Over is 5-2 in Montgomerys last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 5-2 in Montgomerys last 7 starts overall.

Tampa Bay

Under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-1 in Rays last 8 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-1 in Rays last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-1 in Rays last 7 overall. Under is 5-1 in Rays last 6 home games. Under is 21-7 in Rays last 28 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 9-3 in Rays last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 6-2 in Rays last 8 during game 1 of a series. Over is 8-3-1 in Rays last 12 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Rays last 7 games following a win. Under is 18-8 in Rays last 26 on astroturf. Over is 15-7 in Rays last 22 games following an off day. Over is 4-0 in Archers last 4 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 5-1 in Archers last 6 interleague starts. Under is 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts on astroturf. Under is 4-1 in Archers last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 8-2 in Archers last 10 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Archers last 5 home starts. Under is 3-1-1 in Archers last 5 starts vs. National League Central. Under is 7-3 in Archers last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.

Head to Head

Cubs are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings.

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GAME: Washington Nationals (90-59) at Atlanta Braves (67-81)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 19 - 7:35 PM EST
WHERE: SunTrust Park, Cumberland, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Nationals at Braves

Gracenote
Sep 18, 2017

Injuries have derailed the past three years for Ryan Zimmerman, but the Washington Nationals first baseman continues to enjoy a rebound season entering Tuesday’s series opener at the Atlanta Braves. Zimmerman, who missed 215 games from 2014-16 with a variety of injuries, matched a career high in homers in Washington’s 7-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.

Zimmerman’s two homers in Sunday’s victory gives him 33 on the season, and the 32-year-old is hitting .301 with 99 RBIs and 29 doubles in 135 games for the NL East champions. “He doesn’t alibi or complain about anything,” Nationals manager Dusty Baker told reporters Sunday when Washington broke loose offensively after scoring just nine runs in its previous five games. The Braves lost two of three against the New York Mets at home last weekend and also have struggled on offense recently, hitting just .214 as a team while scoring nine runs in dropping three of their past four contests. Center fielder Ender Inciarte started the week third in the majors with 190 hits, 10 away from becoming the first Atlanta player since Marquis Grissom in 1996 to record 200 in a season.

TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Washington), FSN Southeast (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Max Scherzer (14-6, 2.59 ERA) vs. Braves LH Luiz Gohara (1-1, 6.30)

Scherzer began the week third in the majors in ERA and strikeouts (246), but looks to bounce back from a difficult outing in his last start against the Braves. He walked a season-high six hitters and allowed a season-high seven runs in an 8-2 home loss Wednesday - his first defeat since June 21. Scherzer, who has surrendered 11 runs in his past two starts after giving up only seven in his previous six outings, is 1-2 with a 4.91 ERA in four starts against Atlanta this season.

Gohara benefited from the Braves hitting Scherzer hard Wednesday, earning his first victory in his second major-league start. The 21-year-old outpitched the Washington ace, not walking a batter and needing just 71 pitches to cover six innings while allowing only one earned run with six strikeouts. Gohara walked four and allowed six runs in his big-league debut Sept. 6 against Texas.

WALK-OFFS

1. Atlanta hopes LF Matt Kemp (left hamstring tightness) and C Tyler Flowers (left hand bruise) are expected to return at some point in the series.

2. Washington CF Michael Taylor has six extra-base hits in September, including four homers.

3. Braves rookie LHP A.J. Minter has not walked a hitter in 10 innings across his first 10 major-league appearances, with 15 strikeouts and three runs allowed.

PREDICTION: Nationals 4, Braves 2