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    GAME: Tampa Bay Rays (74-78) at Baltimore Orioles (73-80)
    DATE/TIME: Friday, September 22 - 7:05 PM EST
    WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
    LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
    Preview: Rays at Orioles

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    Sep 22, 2017

    The Baltimore Orioles expected to be preparing for a playoff run in late September, but instead they are battling for third place in the American League East when the Tampa Bay Rays pay a visit for the second of a four-game set Friday night. The Orioles earned a 3-1 victory in the series opener Thursday and are 5 ½ games out in the race for the AL’s second wild card - one-half game behind the Rays - with just over a week to go.

    Manny Machado belted a two-run homer for Baltimore in the victory while teammate Trey Mancini extended his career-best hitting streak to 11 games with a single Thursday as the Orioles won for just the third time in 15 contests. Ubaldo Jimenez will try to keep it going for Baltimore when he takes the mound Friday against fellow right-hander Alex Cobb, who pursues his career-high 12th victory. The Rays have gone just 4-9 since last reaching the .500 mark and scored two or fewer runs in six of their last seven losses after managing five hits Thursday. Infielder Daniel Robertson returned from the minors for the series opener to go 2-for-2 with a walk at shortstop for Tampa Bay and is expected to get plenty of playing time down the stretch.

    TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay), MASN2 (Baltimore)

    PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH Alex Cobb (11-10, 3.63 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Ubaldo Jimenez (6-10, 6.57)

    Cobb gave up nine runs total in his last six starts, but managed just a 2-3 record during that stretch without completing more than six innings in any outing. The 29-year-old Boston native held Baltimore to one run and four hits over seven innings for a 5-1 victory on July 26 to improve to 5-2 with a 2.54 ERA in 11 career contests against the Orioles. Cobb, who has held Machado to 4-for-23 (two homers), owns a 4.74 ERA on the road as opposed to 2.46 at home.

    Jimenez won for the first time in seven outings last time out when he limited the New York Yankees to one run on three hits over five innings with 10 strikeouts. It was the second double-figure strikeout performance for the 33-year-old Dominican Republic native this season and he owns a 3.27 ERA in three appearances this month. Evan Longoria is 7-for-22 with a pair of homers overall versus Jimenez, who is 0-2 with a 10.80 ERA in three games against the Rays in 2017.

    WALK-OFFS

    1. Tampa Bay 1B-DH Lucas Duda is hitless in his last 17 at-bats and has worked just one walk in that stretch.

    2. Baltimore SS Tim Beckham, acquired from the Rays at the trade deadline, could return to the lineup after sitting out the last two games due to dental work.

    3. Rays SS Adeiny Hechavarria has not committed an error in his last 44 games, but was 0-for-11 in three contests before being rested Thursday.

    PREDICTION: Rays 6, Orioles 2

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    Trends - Tampa Bay at Baltimore

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    Tampa Bay
    • Rays are 7-15 in their last 22 vs. American League East.
    • Rays are 4-10 in their last 14 during game 2 of a series.
    • Rays are 2-6 in their last 8 games on grass.
    • Rays are 2-7 in their last 9 Friday games.
    • Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.

    Baltimore
    • Orioles are 64-28 in their last 92 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Orioles are 3-12 in their last 15 Friday games.
    • Orioles are 3-13 in their last 16 overall.
    • Orioles are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. American League East.
    • Orioles are 1-10 in their last 11 games on grass.
    • Orioles are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
    • Orioles are 0-4 in their last 4 home games.

    OU Trends

    Tampa Bay
    • Under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 on grass.
    • Under is 6-1 in Rays last 7 vs. American League East.
    • Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Under is 7-2 in Rays last 9 overall.
    • Under is 7-3 in Rays last 10 Friday games.

    Baltimore
    • Under is 5-0-1 in Orioles last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Under is 14-2 in Orioles last 16 during game 2 of a series.
    • Over is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 overall.
    • Over is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 on grass.
    • Over is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 vs. American League East.
    • Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 home games.
    • Over is 3-1-1 in Orioles last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
    • Over is 15-7-1 in Orioles last 23 home games vs. a team with a losing record.

    Head to Head

    • Rays are 5-12 in the last 17 meetings in Baltimore.

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    GAME: Philadelphia Phillies (61-91) at Atlanta Braves (67-83)
    DATE/TIME: Friday, September 22 - 7:35 PM EST
    WHERE: SunTrust Park, Cumberland, Georgia
    LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
    Preview: Phillies at Braves

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    Sep 21, 2017

    The Philadelphia Phillies are in last place in the National League East, but enter Friday’s opener of a three-game weekend series in Atlanta looking to continue their strong play in September and extend their dominance of the Braves this season. Philadelphia beat the Los Angeles Dodgers three times in a four-game series this week - going 8-4 in the last 12 contests - and faces an Atlanta squad it has owned in 2017 while leading the season series 12-4.

    Phillies outfielder/first baseman Rhys Hoskins continued his red-hot rookie season in Thursday’s 5-4 defeat, finishing with a double and two RBIs, and begins the weekend with 18 homers and 45 RBIs in 41 games. The Braves are trending in the opposite direction of Philadelphia, losing five of their past seven contests despite knocking off Washington 3-2 on Thursday. Atlanta, which has matched last season’s win total of 68 with 11 games to go, is 23-38 since reaching the .500 mark on July 16. Braves center fielder Ender Inciarte finished with one hit Thursday and is nine away from reaching 200 for the season.

    TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, CSN Philadelphia, FSN South (Atlanta)

    PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Ben Lively (3-6, 3.94 ERA) vs. Braves LH Sean Newcomb (3-8, 4.32)

    Lively’s last start was cut short by rain after three innings Saturday against Oakland, after the 25-year-old allowed two runs on two hits. Following a 1-5 start through his first nine major-league outings, he has posted a 3.00 ERA while going 2-1 with a .216 opponents’ batting average in his past four outings. Lively lost to Atlanta in his second career start June 8, giving up three runs on nine hits in seven innings.

    Newcomb beat the New York Mets in his last start Sept. 15, striking out eight while walking only one and surrendering two runs on six hits across 5 1/3 innings. The 24-year-old, who has struggled with his control at times in his rookie season, issued only nine walks in his past four starts against 25 strikeouts over 20 innings. Newcomb is 0-1 in two starts against the Phillies, posting a 2.45 ERA.

    WALK-OFFS

    1. Braves 1B Freddie Freeman is two homers shy of becoming the first Atlanta player since Andruw Jones (2005-06) to hit 30 homers in consecutive seasons.

    2. The Phillies committed two errors Thursday, snapping their 10-game errorless streak.

    3. Atlanta rookie 2B Ozzie Albies snapped an 0-for-14 skid with three hits Thursday.

    PREDICTION: Braves 4, Phillies 3

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    Trends - Philadelphia at Atlanta

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    Philadelphia
    • Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League East.
    • Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
    • Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
    • Phillies are 14-31 in their last 45 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Phillies are 27-61 in their last 88 road games.
    • Phillies are 8-22 in their last 30 Friday games.

    Atlanta
    • Braves are 5-12 in their last 17 during game 1 of a series.
    • Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
    • Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League East.
    • Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
    • Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass.
    • Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 home games.

    OU Trends

    Philadelphia
    • Under is 3-0-2 in Phillies last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Over is 6-1 in Phillies last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
    • Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Under is 6-2 in Phillies last 8 during game 1 of a series.
    • Over is 5-2-3 in Phillies last 10 vs. National League East.

    Atlanta
    • Under is 5-0 in Braves last 5 Friday games.
    • Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
    • Under is 18-7-2 in Braves last 27 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Under is 27-11-2 in Braves last 40 vs. a team with a losing record.

    Head to Head

    • Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Atlanta.
    • Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
    • Phillies are 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.

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    GAME: Boston Red Sox (88-64) at Cincinnati Reds (66-86)
    DATE/TIME: Friday, September 22 - 7:10 PM EST
    WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
    LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
    Preview: Red Sox at Reds

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    Sep 22, 2017

    Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell isn't so much interested in what is in his team's rear-view mirror as opposed to what is outside its windshield. Fresh off seeing Boston secure a playoff spot, Farrell and the Red Sox look to inch closer to the American League East title on Friday when they open a three-game interleague series against the host Cincinnati Reds.

    "Just getting into the playoffs is not our goal," Farrell said. "Certainly it's a steppingstone toward other things that we have our sights set on, as many teams do. We've got a lot of work ahead of us." Boston collected a pair of 11-inning victories and capped a three-game sweep of Baltimore with a 9-0 rout on Wednesday, improving to 11-3 in its last 14 to remain three games ahead of the second-place New York Yankees. NL Central cellar-dwelling Cincinnati hasn't entertained postseason aspirations in quite some time and is playing like it, having yielded 25 runs in its three-game sweep at the hands of St. Louis. Rookie outfielder Jesse Winker crossed the plate twice in the Reds' 8-5 setback on Thursday and has scored six runs during his five-game hitting streak.
    TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), FSN Ohio (Cincinnati)

    PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox RH Rick Porcello (10-17, 4.46 ERA) vs. Reds RH Sal Romano (5-6, 4.07)

    Porcello answered his recent 1-3 stretch with a sterling outing on Saturday, allowing an unearned run on five hits in 7 1/3 innings of a 3-1 victory over Tampa Bay. The 2016 AL Cy Young Award winner has kept the ball in the park in each of his last two outings after surrendering three homers in his previous tilt and 35 overall this season. Porcello has limited experience against the current roster of the Reds, with Joey Votto going 3-for-3 with a homer.

    Romano improved to 3-1 in his last six outings on Saturday after scattering five hits and striking out six in a career-high eight scoreless innings of a 2-1 victory versus Pittsburgh. The 23-year-old rookie settled down after a 38-pitch first inning to subdue the Pirates. "I felt like I got into a good rhythm," Romano said. "Good fastball command. I through my curveball for strikes. Changeup has been good for me."

    WALK-OFFS

    1. Boston LF Andrew Benintendi, who grew up in nearby Madeira, Ohio, has 18 hits, 12 RBIs and nine runs scored in his last 11 games.

    2. Votto has hit safely in three straight contests and nine of his last 10.

    3. Farrell could receive a closer look at his son, RHP Luke Farrell, who has made four relief appearances for the Reds since being called up from the minors.

    PREDICTION: Red Sox 5, Reds 1

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    Trends - Boston at Cincinnati

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    Boston
    • Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
    • Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
    • Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
    • Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
    • Red Sox are 8-1 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 overall.
    • Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 road games.
    • Red Sox are 10-2 in their last 12 games following an off day.
    • Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague road games.
    • Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Red Sox are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
    • Red Sox are 12-3 in their last 15 Friday games.
    • Red Sox are 37-14 in their last 51 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Red Sox are 81-33 in their last 114 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Red Sox are 39-16 in their last 55 interleague games.

    Cincinnati
    • Reds are 6-1 in their last 7 Friday games.
    • Reds are 7-2 in their last 9 home games.
    • Reds are 7-15 in their last 22 interleague home games.
    • Reds are 15-36 in their last 51 vs. American League East.
    • Reds are 17-45 in their last 62 interleague games.
    • Reds are 7-19 in their last 26 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Reds are 4-12 in their last 16 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Reds are 1-7 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
    • Reds are 5-1 in Romanos last 6 starts.
    • Reds are 5-1 in Romanos last 6 starts on grass.
    • Reds are 4-1 in Romanos last 5 home starts.

    OU Trends

    Boston
    • Over is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 games following an off day.
    • Under is 4-0-2 in Red Sox last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Over is 10-1-2 in Red Sox last 13 during game 1 of a series.
    • Over is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 Friday games.
    • Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
    • Under is 3-1-2 in Red Sox last 6 interleague games.
    • Under is 6-2 in Red Sox last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Under is 3-1-2 in Red Sox last 6 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Under is 3-1-1 in Red Sox last 5 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Over is 5-2-1 in Red Sox last 8 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Over is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 vs. National League Central.
    • Over is 5-2-1 in Red Sox last 8 interleague road games.
    • Under is 17-7-2 in Red Sox last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

    Cincinnati
    • Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 vs. American League East.
    • Over is 9-3-1 in Reds last 13 during game 1 of a series.
    • Over is 16-6 in Reds last 22 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
    • Under is 5-2 in Reds last 7 overall.
    • Under is 10-4 in Reds last 14 interleague home games.
    • Under is 5-2 in Reds last 7 on grass.

    Head to Head

    • Red Sox are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Cincinnati.
    • Red Sox are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
    • Under is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings.

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    GAME: Minnesota Twins (78-74) at Detroit Tigers (62-90)
    DATE/TIME: Friday, September 22 - 7:10 PM EST
    WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
    LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
    Preview: Twins at Tigers

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    Sep 22, 2017

    Joe Mauer is enjoying a September to remember and the Minnesota Twins hope to follow suit if that path leads to a postseason berth. Fresh off his fifth performance of at least three hits in the month, Mauer and the Twins look to add to the Detroit Tigers' misery on Friday when the American League Central rivals play the second contest of their four-game series at Comerica Park.

    Minnesota saw its offense muster just six runs in a three-game sweep by the New York Yankees before erupting in a 12-1 rout of Detroit on Thursday. Mauer drove in a pair of runs and scored twice, improving to 30-for-75 with 16 RBIs in September to help the Twins hold a 2 1/2-game edge for the second wild-card spot. The tumbling Tigers have long since stopped looking at the standings, with 17 losses in their last 21 games providing extra incentive to steer clear of the scoreboard. Jeimer Candelario has 12 hits - including two homers - to go along with nine runs scored in his last eight games.

    TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), FSN Detroit

    PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Kyle Gibson (11-10, 5.07 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Daniel Norris (4-7, 5.38)

    Gibson improved to 5-0 in his last six trips to the mound despite allowing five runs - including two homers - and five walks in six innings of a 13-7 victory versus Toronto. The 29-year-old owns a 1-2 mark in four starts this season versus Detroit, although he has permitted 18 runs on 22 hits in 18 2/3 innings. Gibson has pitched better on the road, posting a 5-3 mark with a 4.39 ERA - which is over a full run less than his total at Target Field (5.65).

    Norris is slated to make his first start since July 5 after being sidelined with a groin injury. The 24-year-old yielded two runs for the second time in his last four relief appearances during his three-inning stint versus the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Norris has kept Mauer, Jorge Polanco and Max Kepler hitless, with the trio going a combined 0-for-11, although Robbie Grossman is 3-for-6 versus the hurler.

    WALK-OFFS

    1. Polanco, who had three hits in the opener, is 7-for-15 with three RBIs during his four-game hitting streak.

    2. Tigers RF Nicholas Castellano saw his 17-game hitting streak end on Thursday with an 0-for-4 performance, dropping him to 13-for-56 with 15 strikeouts versus the Twins this season.

    3. Minnesota 2B Brian Dozier has scored a run in three straight games to raise his total to 17 for the month.

    PREDICTION: Twins 6, Tigers 1

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    Trends - Minnesota at Detroit

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    Minnesota
    • Twins are 6-2 in their last 8 Friday games.
    • Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Twins are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
    • Twins are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
    • Twins are 0-5 in their last 5 road games.
    • Twins are 4-0 in Gibsons last 4 road starts.
    • Twins are 5-0 in Gibsons last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
    • Twins are 6-0 in Gibsons last 6 starts.
    • Twins are 5-0 in Gibsons last 5 starts on grass.
    • Twins are 6-1 in Gibsons last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
    • Twins are 6-1 in Gibsons last 7 starts vs. American League Central.
    • Twins are 18-3 in Gibsons last 21 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Twins are 28-10 in Gibsons last 38 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

    Detroit
    • Tigers are 20-43 in their last 63 games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Tigers are 17-38 in their last 55 overall.
    • Tigers are 16-36 in their last 52 games on grass.
    • Tigers are 8-20 in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 Friday games.
    • Tigers are 3-8 in their last 11 during game 2 of a series.
    • Tigers are 3-8 in their last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
    • Tigers are 7-21 in their last 28 vs. American League Central.
    • Tigers are 5-16 in their last 21 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Tigers are 5-16 in their last 21 home games.
    • Tigers are 0-7 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Tigers are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

    OU Trends

    Minnesota
    • Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 during game 2 of a series.
    • Under is 6-2 in Twins last 8 overall.
    • Under is 6-2 in Twins last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
    • Under is 6-2 in Twins last 8 on grass.
    • Over is 8-3-1 in Twins last 12 Friday games.
    • Under is 7-1 in Gibsons last 8 road starts.
    • Over is 16-4 in Gibsons last 20 Friday starts.
    • Over is 6-2 in Gibsons last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Over is 15-5-1 in Gibsons last 21 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Over is 11-4-1 in Gibsons last 16 starts during game 2 of a series.
    • Over is 5-2 in Gibsons last 7 starts on grass.

    Detroit
    • Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 overall.
    • Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 on grass.
    • Over is 8-2 in Tigers last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
    • Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Over is 20-6 in Tigers last 26 home games.
    • Over is 19-7 in Tigers last 26 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Over is 8-3 in Tigers last 11 vs. American League Central.
    • Over is 10-4 in Tigers last 14 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Under is 7-3 in Tigers last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.

    Head to Head

    • Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Detroit.
    • Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
    • Under is 5-1-1 in Gibsons last 7 road starts vs. Tigers.
    • Over is 4-1-1 in Gibsons last 6 starts vs. Tigers.
    • Twins are 9-22 in the last 31 meetings.

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    GAME: St. Louis Cardinals (80-72) at Pittsburgh Pirates (69-84)
    DATE/TIME: Friday, September 22 - 7:05 PM EST
    WHERE: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
    Preview: Cardinals at Pirates

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    Sep 22, 2017

    The St. Louis Cardinals weren't shy with their offense as they scored 15 runs in their three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium earlier this month. Fresh off erupting for erupting for 25 runs in a three-game sweep of Cincinnati, the Cardinals aim to keep the offense churning versus the Pirates on Friday when the National League Central rivals meet at PNC Park.

    Dexter Fowler highlighted his second three-hit performance in three contests in Thursday's 8-5 victory over the Reds, improving to 11-for-21 with three homers, nine RBIs and seven runs scored during his five-game hitting streak. Tommy Pham is 9-for-19 during his last four contests for St. Louis, which resides five games behind the division-leading Chicago Cubs and 1 1/2 back of Colorado for the second wild-card spot. The Cardinals have won 10 of the 16 encounters this season versus the Pirates, who saw Adam Frazier deliver a walk-off two-run homer on Wednesday to snap a seven-game losing skid. The 25-year-old is 10-for-32 with eight RBIs in nine games since coming off the disabled list and 18-for-55 with two homers, 11 RBIs and eight runs scored versus St. Louis this season.

    TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Midwest (St. Louis), AT&T SportsNet (Pittsburgh)

    PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Michael Wacha (12-8, 4.02 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Ivan Nova (11-14, 4.20)

    Wacha saw his three-game winning streak come to a halt on Saturday after allowing three runs and five walks in 5 2/3 innings of a 4-1 loss to the Cubs. The 26-year-old held Pittsburgh in check in his last outing on Sept. 10, permitting five hits and striking out seven in eight scoreless innings in a 7-0 rout. Wacha owns a 2-1 mark with a 2.89 ERA in three starts versus the Pirates this season, but his 6.53 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in six career starts at PNC Park leaves a bit to be desired.

    Nova lost his fourth straight start on Saturday despite yielding two runs on three hits in 6 1/3 innings of a 2-1 setback at Cincinnati. The 30-year-old Dominican may be in the midst of a difficult stretch, but Friday's start - his 30th of the season - will be a profitable one as he will receive a $750,000 bonus as part of an incentive in his contract. Nova's lone win in his last seven starts came at the expense of St. Louis on Aug. 20, when he allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings of a 6-3 triumph.

    WALK-OFFS

    1. St. Louis C Yadier Molina has four extra-base hits and seven RBIs during his four-game hitting streak.

    2. Pittsburgh LF Starling Marte is 4-for-8 in his last two contests after missing four games with left shoulder and finger discomfort.

    3. Cardinals 1B Jose Martinez has 12 hits and six RBIs in his last nine contests.

    PREDICTION: Cardinals 3, Pirates 2

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    Trends - St. Louis at Pittsburgh

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    St. Louis
    • Cardinals are 7-1 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Cardinals are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
    • Cardinals are 14-3 in their last 17 vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Cardinals are 9-3 in their last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Cardinals are 8-3 in their last 11 games following a win.
    • Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Cardinals are 12-5 in their last 17 overall.
    • Cardinals are 12-5 in their last 17 games on grass.
    • Cardinals are 6-1 in Wachas last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Cardinals are 20-7 in Wachas last 27 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Cardinals are 7-3 in Wachas last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Cardinals are 2-5 in Wachas last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
    • Cardinals are 3-8 in Wachas last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Cardinals are 2-6 in Wachas last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Cardinals are 1-4 in Wachas last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
    • Cardinals are 1-4 in Wachas last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.

    Pittsburgh
    • Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
    • Pirates are 7-21 in their last 28 vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
    • Pirates are 2-9 in their last 11 during game 1 of a series.
    • Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Pirates are 2-12 in their last 14 vs. National League Central.
    • Pirates are 2-12 in their last 14 overall.
    • Pirates are 2-12 in their last 14 games on grass.
    • Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
    • Pirates are 0-5 in their last 5 games following an off day.
    • Pirates are 0-5 in their last 5 Friday games.
    • Pirates are 6-0 in Novas last 6 home starts.
    • Pirates are 4-1 in Novas last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Pirates are 4-1 in Novas last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Pirates are 4-1 in Novas last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Pirates are 1-4 in Novas last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Pirates are 1-5 in Novas last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
    • Pirates are 0-7 in Novas last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
    • Pirates are 0-4 in Novas last 4 starts vs. National League Central.
    • Pirates are 0-4 in Novas last 4 starts.
    • Pirates are 0-4 in Novas last 4 starts on grass.

    OU Trends

    St. Louis
    • Over is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 Friday games.
    • Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games following a win.
    • Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Over is 10-3 in Cardinals last 13 during game 1 of a series.
    • Under is 4-1-1 in Wachas last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
    • Over is 19-6-1 in Wachas last 26 starts with 5 days of rest.
    • Under is 6-2 in Wachas last 8 Friday starts.
    • Over is 24-8-2 in Wachas last 34 road starts.
    • Over is 17-6-1 in Wachas last 24 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Over is 19-7-1 in Wachas last 27 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Over is 21-8 in Wachas last 29 starts during game 1 of a series.
    • Over is 40-18-2 in Wachas last 60 starts on grass.
    • Over is 40-18-2 in Wachas last 60 starts overall.
    • Over is 33-16-2 in Wachas last 51 starts vs. National League Central.

    Pittsburgh
    • Under is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Under is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 during game 1 of a series.
    • Under is 7-1 in Pirates last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Under is 7-1 in Pirates last 8 games following a win.
    • Under is 7-2 in Pirates last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Under is 38-12-2 in Pirates last 52 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
    • Under is 20-7 in Pirates last 27 on grass.
    • Under is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 games following an off day.
    • Under is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Under is 37-15-1 in Pirates last 53 games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Under is 40-17-1 in Pirates last 58 vs. National League Central.
    • Under is 20-9 in Pirates last 29 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Under is 60-29-2 in Pirates last 91 overall.
    • Under is 5-0 in Novas last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Under is 6-1 in Novas last 7 home starts.
    • Under is 5-1 in Novas last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
    • Under is 10-2 in Novas last 12 starts vs. National League Central.
    • Under is 5-1 in Novas last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Under is 12-4 in Novas last 16 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
    • Under is 6-2 in Novas last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Under is 5-2 in Novas last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
    • Under is 12-5 in Novas last 17 starts on grass.
    • Under is 12-5 in Novas last 17 starts overall.

    Head to Head

    • Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
    • Over is 6-0 in Wachas last 6 road starts vs. Pirates.
    • Cardinals are 4-1 in Wachas last 5 starts vs. Pirates.
    • Cardinals are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

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    GAME: Chicago Cubs (85-67) at Milwaukee Brewers (81-72)
    DATE/TIME: Friday, September 22 - 7:35 PM EST
    WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
    Preview: Cubs at Brewers

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    Sep 22, 2017

    A playoff-like atmosphere served as the backdrop for the Chicago Cubs’ comeback win in the opener of a critical four-game road series against the host Milwaukee Brewers. The buzz should only grow as the National League Central rivals square off Friday with their division title hopes hanging in the balance.


    Javier Baez’s tying single with two outs in the ninth inning and Kris Bryant’s two-run homer in the 10th lifted the Cubs to a 5-3 win on Thursday and a 4 1/2-game division lead over the Brewers. Milwaukee swept three games at Wrigley Field from Sept. 8-10 to pull within two games in the NL Central race, but the Cubs have won eight of nine since. The Brewers’ division hopes are fading – although they can change that by winning the three remaining games against the Cubs – but they are only one game behind Colorado for the second NL wild card. Milwaukee has lost consecutive games in crushing fashion after giving up the tying run in the eighth and a two-run homer in the ninth in Wednesday’s 6-4 loss to Pittsburgh.
    TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, ESPN, WGN (Chicago), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)


    PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH John Lackey (11-11, 4.62 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Brandon Woodruff (2-2, 3.28)
    Lackey had his last outing cut short as he was ejected after 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision against St. Louis. The 38-year-old has won just one of his last six starts after capturing five straight following the All-Star break. Lackey is 6-4 with a 3.39 ERA in 14 career starts against the Brewers.
    Woodruff has been a solid addition to the rotation since being recalled on Aug. 4. The 24-year-old prospect has posted three quality starts, including one on Sunday against Miami in which he allowed three runs over seven innings of a victory. Woodruff is 1-2 with a 4.38 ERA in four starts at Miller Park.


    WALK-OFFS
    1. Cubs LF Kyle Schwarber has homered in three consecutive starts for the first time in his career and is 9-for-26 with five blasts in his last nine games.
    2. Brewers OF Domingo Santana is 14-for-37 with four home runs and 11 RBIs during his nine-game hitting streak.
    3. The Cubs have hit 212 home runs, which ties them for the second-most in team history.


    PREDICTION: Brewers 6, Cubs 4

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    Trends - Chi. Cubs at Milwaukee

    W/L Trends

    Chi. Cubs
    • Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League Central.
    • Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Cubs are 7-0 in their last 7 games on grass.
    • Cubs are 8-1 in their last 9 overall.
    • Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
    • Cubs are 16-5 in their last 21 games following a win.
    • Cubs are 12-4 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
    • Cubs are 19-7 in their last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 2 of a series.
    • Cubs are 35-16 in their last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Cubs are 5-0 in Lackeys last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
    • Cubs are 7-1 in Lackeys last 8 starts vs. National League Central.
    • Cubs are 5-1 in Lackeys last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Cubs are 10-2 in Lackeys last 12 starts.
    • Cubs are 10-2 in Lackeys last 12 starts on grass.
    • Cubs are 4-1 in Lackeys last 5 road starts.
    • Cubs are 4-1 in Lackeys last 5 starts with 6 days of rest.
    • Cubs are 7-2 in Lackeys last 9 Friday starts.
    • Cubs are 6-2 in Lackeys last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

    Milwaukee
    • Brewers are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Brewers are 10-2 in their last 12 during game 2 of a series.
    • Brewers are 9-2 in their last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Brewers are 9-3 in their last 12 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Brewers are 10-4 in their last 14 home games.
    • Brewers are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. National League Central.
    • Brewers are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Brewers are 9-4 in their last 13 games following a loss.
    • Brewers are 9-4 in their last 13 overall.
    • Brewers are 9-4 in their last 13 games on grass.

    OU Trends

    Chi. Cubs
    • Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 overall.
    • Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 vs. National League Central.
    • Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Under is 15-5-1 in Cubs last 21 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Under is 8-3-1 in Cubs last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Under is 24-9-1 in Cubs last 34 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
    • Over is 10-3-2 in Lackeys last 15 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Over is 3-1-1 in Lackeys last 5 starts with 6 days of rest.
    • Under is 5-2-1 in Lackeys last 8 Friday starts.
    • Over is 5-2-1 in Lackeys last 8 starts on grass.
    • Under is 5-2-1 in Lackeys last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.
    • Over is 5-2-1 in Lackeys last 8 starts overall.
    • Over is 5-2 in Lackeys last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Over is 10-4-1 in Lackeys last 15 starts vs. National League Central.
    • Under is 7-3-1 in Lackeys last 11 road starts.
    • Over is 9-4-2 in Lackeys last 15 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

    Milwaukee
    • Under is 9-1-1 in Brewers last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
    • Under is 6-1-1 in Brewers last 8 home games.
    • Under is 21-4-1 in Brewers last 26 vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 Friday games.
    • Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Under is 39-12-2 in Brewers last 53 games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Under is 6-2 in Brewers last 8 vs. National League Central.
    • Under is 41-17-3 in Brewers last 61 overall.
    • Under is 34-15-2 in Brewers last 51 games following a loss.
    • Under is 38-17-3 in Brewers last 58 on grass.
    • Under is 43-21-3 in Brewers last 67 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Under is 5-1 in Woodruffs last 6 starts overall.
    • Under is 4-1 in Woodruffs last 5 starts on grass.

    Head to Head

    • Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
    • Cubs are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Milwaukee.
    • Under is 4-1-1 in Lackeys last 6 starts vs. Brewers.
    • Under is 19-7-2 in the last 28 meetings in Milwaukee.

    Umpire Trends - Carlos Torres

    • Under is 8-2 in Torres' last 10 games behind home plate.
    • Under is 5-2 in Torres' last 7 Friday games behind home plate.
    • Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Torres behind home plate.

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    GAME: Los Angeles Angels (76-76) at Houston Astros (93-59)
    DATE/TIME: Friday, September 22 - 8:10 PM EST
    WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
    LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
    Preview: Angels at Astros

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    Sep 22, 2017

    The Los Angeles Angels are looking to halt a four-game losing streak and find themselves having to solve the red-hot Justin Verlander when they open a three-game road series against the Houston Astros on Friday. The Angels have dropped nine of their last 13 and sit 2 1/2 games behind Minnesota for the American League's second wild-card spot.

    Verlander is 3-0 with a 0.86 ERA in three outings since being acquired from Detroit , with one of those starts being a victory against the Angels on Sept. 12 in which he allowed just one hit over eight scoreless innings. The Astros saw their six-game winning streak end with Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox and are 2 1/2 games behind Cleveland for the AL's best record. Los Angeles dropped a 4-1 decision to the Indians on Thursday as it was swept of a three-game set, and superstar Mike Trout said his club needs to just focus on itself. "We can't look and see what the Twins are doing," Trout told reporters. "We've got to win games. It doesn't matter if they win or lose - we've got to win. We're still in it, so we're going to keep pushing and try to win ballgames."

    TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN West (Los Angeles), AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston)

    PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Garrett Richards (0-2, 2.00 ERA) vs. Astros RH Justin Verlander (13-8, 3.50)

    Richards has lost back-to-back starts, pitching five innings in each outing as he regains his form after a biceps injury. The 29-year-old has struck out 18 batters in as many innings this season - the second in a row interrupted by an arm injury. Richards is 5-4 with a 3.58 ERA in 13 career appearances (10 starts) against the Astros, including a loss opposite Verlander in which he gave up one run and four hits over five frames.

    Verlander has struck out 26 and walked just three in 21 innings since joining Houston's rotation. "I think my mechanics and everything have been pretty good," the 34-year-old Verlander told reporters. "My last few starts are really to try to go out there and maintain that feel and just attack and help get us a win." Verlander is 1-1 with a 2.57 ERA in two starts versus the Angels this year and 7-8 with a 3.55 ERA in 18 career turns.

    WALK-OFFS

    1. The Angels have lost 22 of their last 33 games at Minute Maid Park.

    2. Houston RF George Springer, who is hitless in eight at-bats over the last two games, has belted just one homer in his last 16 contests.

    3. Trout, who reached base four times (two hits, two walks) on Thursday, is just 2-for-17 against Verlander.

    PREDICTION: Astros 4, Angels 2

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    Trends - LA Angels at Houston

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    LA Angels
    • Angels are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Angels are 25-51 in their last 76 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
    • Angels are 16-35 in their last 51 Friday games.
    • Angels are 3-8 in their last 11 during game 1 of a series.
    • Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
    • Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass.
    • Angels are 8-1 in Richards' last 9 Friday starts.
    • Angels are 14-6 in Richards' last 20 starts during game 1 of a series.
    • Angels are 21-9 in Richards' last 30 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Angels are 0-5 in Richards' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

    Houston
    • Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League West.
    • Astros are 9-1 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
    • Astros are 9-1 in their last 10 home games.
    • Astros are 8-1 in their last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 overall.
    • Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 games on grass.
    • Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series.
    • Astros are 8-2 in their last 10 Friday games.
    • Astros are 19-7 in their last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
    • Astros are 38-16 in their last 54 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Astros are 38-18 in their last 56 games following a loss.

    OU Trends

    LA Angels
    • Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 games following a loss.
    • Over is 5-2 in Angels last 7 Friday games.
    • Under is 5-2 in Angels last 7 vs. American League West.
    • Over is 7-3 in Angels last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Under is 4-0-1 in Richards' last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
    • Over is 10-2-1 in Richards' last 13 starts during game 1 of a series.
    • Over is 4-1 in Richards' last 5 Friday starts.
    • Over is 7-2 in Richards' last 9 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Over is 10-3 in Richards' last 13 road starts.
    • Over is 8-3-1 in Richards' last 12 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
    • Over is 5-2 in Richards' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Under is 5-2-1 in Richards' last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

    Houston
    • Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 overall.
    • Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
    • Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 on grass.
    • Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 home games.
    • Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
    • Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 Friday games.
    • Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 during game 1 of a series.
    • Under is 9-4-1 in Astros last 14 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Under is 11-5-2 in Astros last 18 games following a loss.

    Head to Head

    • Under is 6-1 in Richards' last 7 starts vs. Astros.
    • Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Houston.
    • Angels are 11-23 in the last 34 meetings.
    • Angels are 9-20 in the last 29 meetings in Houston.

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    GAME: Kansas City Royals (75-77) at Chicago White Sox (61-91)
    DATE/TIME: Friday, September 22 - 8:10 PM EST
    WHERE: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois
    LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
    Preview: Royals at White Sox

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    Sep 22, 2017

    The Kansas City Royals are running out of time - and games - in their bid for the second wild card in the American League. Kansas City continues its 11-game road trip Friday with the first of three contests against the host Chicago White Sox but trails Minnesota by 3 1/2 games with only 10 remaining in the regular season.

    The Royals have won two straight following a 1-5 skid but also need to leapfrog Texas and the Los Angeles Angels, making their task even more daunting. "It's a tough road ahead of us, but I think we can do it," reliever Mike Minor, who got the final three outs in Thursday's 1-0 win in Toronto, told reporters. Melky Cabrera, who was acquired from the White Sox at the trade deadline, recorded three hits on Thursday but was 0-for-10 against Chicago last week. The White Sox have endured five losing streaks of at least five games since the All-Star break but have split 16 meetings with the Royals this season after taking two of three in Kansas City last week.

    TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, CSN Chicago

    PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Jason Hammel (8-12, 5.05 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Reynaldo López (2-3, 4.84)

    Hammel will try to avoid matching his career high for losses in a season and end a two-start skid, during which he was knocked around for 12 runs and 21 hits over 9 1/3 innings in setbacks against Cleveland and the White Sox. He lasted only 3 1/3 frames against Chicago on Sept. 11 and has permitted fewer than three runs only twice in his last 11 starts. Jose Abreu is 3-for-6 against Hammel.

    Lopez will make his seventh start of the season - and third against Kansas City since the highly touted pitcher was promoted from the minors in early August. The 23-year-old Dominican has won his last two starts and notched his first victory of the year by holding the Royals to three runs in six innings on Sept. 11. He went six innings against the Royals one month earlier and gave up two runs.

    WALK-OFFS

    1. Royals C Salvador Perez is 8-for-19 during his five-game hitting streak.

    2. White Sox RF Avisail Garcia went 6-for-14 in the last series versus Kansas City.

    3. Cabrera is 7-for-18 over his last five contests.

    PREDICTION: White Sox 5, Royals 3

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    Kansas City
    • Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
    • Royals are 10-3 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
    • Royals are 8-3 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Royals are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Royals are 15-36 in their last 51 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 Friday games.
    • Royals are 3-8 in their last 11 games following a win.
    • Royals are 2-6 in their last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League Central.
    • Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
    • Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
    • Royals are 5-2 in Hammels last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
    • Royals are 3-8 in Hammels last 11 starts with 5 days of rest.
    • Royals are 2-6 in Hammels last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Royals are 2-7 in Hammels last 9 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

    Chi. White Sox
    • White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
    • White Sox are 7-3 in their last 10 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • White Sox are 3-7 in their last 10 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
    • White Sox are 9-22 in their last 31 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
    • White Sox are 4-10 in their last 14 vs. American League Central.
    • White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
    • White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 home games.
    • White Sox are 3-8 in their last 11 Friday games.
    • White Sox are 3-10 in their last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • White Sox are 5-22 in their last 27 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

    OU Trends

    Kansas City
    • Under is 6-1 in Royals last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 on grass.
    • Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 vs. American League Central.
    • Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Over is 4-1 in Royals last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Under is 7-2 in Royals last 9 overall.
    • Over is 21-6-1 in Royals last 28 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
    • Over is 6-2 in Royals last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Under is 5-2 in Royals last 7 road games.
    • Over is 4-0 in Hammels last 4 starts on grass.
    • Over is 4-0 in Hammels last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Over is 4-0 in Hammels last 4 starts overall.
    • Over is 4-0 in Hammels last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
    • Over is 5-1 in Hammels last 6 road starts.
    • Under is 4-1 in Hammels last 5 Friday starts.
    • Over is 4-1 in Hammels last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Over is 4-1 in Hammels last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
    • Under is 7-3 in Hammels last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.
    • Over is 7-3 in Hammels last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

    Chi. White Sox
    • Over is 3-0-1 in White Sox last 4 home games.
    • Under is 5-1-1 in White Sox last 7 Friday games.
    • Over is 8-2-2 in White Sox last 12 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
    • Under is 7-2-1 in White Sox last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
    • Over is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
    • Over is 5-2-1 in White Sox last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.

    Head to Head

    • Under is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings.
    • Royals are 29-14 in the last 43 meetings in Chicago.

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    Arlington - Race 4

    $2 Win/Place/Show / $1 Daily Double (4-5) / $1 Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta $0.10 Superfecta / $0.50 Pick 3 (4-6)


    Optional Claiming $18,000 • 1 Mile • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 91 • Purse: $28,500 • Post: 3:45P
    FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $9,800 ONCE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, OR STATE BRED ALLOWANCE OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $18,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE AUGUST 22, 2017 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $18,000 (MAIDEN, CLAIMING, AND STARTER RACES NOT CONSIDERED). LANE 4. (IF THE MANAGEMENT CONSIDERS IT INADVISABLE TO RUN THIS RACE ON THE TURF COURSE, IT WILL BE RUN ON THE MAIN TRACK AT ONE MILE AND ONE SIXTEENTH).
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    Race Type: Lone Front-runner. SOMETHING KINKY is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * SOMETHING KINKY: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. BACK PAGE STAR: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/sur face (dirt or turf) is at least 50. BRISSON: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. CAUSE IOYA: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. BREWMISTRESS: Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the dis tance/surface.
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    SOMETHING KINKY
    3/1

    5/1
    8
    BACK PAGE STAR
    2/1

    7/1
    4
    BRISSON
    5/1

    7/1
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    CAUSE IOYA
    9/2

    8/1
    3
    BREWMISTRESS
    15/1

    9/1

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    Belmont Park - Race 4

    Exacta, Quinella, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (4-6) Pick 6 Races (4-9), Double Wagers


    Maiden Special • 1 Mile • Turf • Age 2 • CR: 82 • Purse: $60,000 • Post: 3:04P
    (RAIL AT 18 FEET). FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE AND APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE-BRED REGISTRY. WEIGHT, 119 LBS. (NON-STARTERS FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $25,000 OR LESS IN THE LAST 3 STARTS PREFERRED). (IF THE STEWARDS CONSIDER IT INADVISABLE TO RUN THIS RACE ON THE TURF COURSE, THIS RACE WILL BE RUN AT ONE MILE ON THE MAIN TRACK.)
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    Race Type: Lone Front-runner. NORTHERNSTREETGAL is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * PURELY LUCKY: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. BI G EXPENSE: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. CARRERA CAT: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20. NORTHERNSTREETGAL: Horse had a bullet workout within the last seven days. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
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    9/2
    8
    PURELY LUCKY
    3/1

    9/2
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    9/1
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    9/1

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    Belterra Park - Race #3 - Post: 2:28pm - Allowance - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $15,500 Class Rating: 83

    Rating: 4

    #2 ZARCAT (ML=5/2)


    ZARCAT - Coyle drops her down to this class. You don't need too much more from the horse's history to believe this animal is in a good spot at this level. You always have to be on the prowl for profit making rider/handler combinations; we have it right here. Lagunes comes to ride again after getting to know the filly in the last affair.

    Vulnerable Contenders: #6 TICKET TO RICHES (ML=3/1), #1 SKYMISTRESS (ML=7/2), #1A HEAVENLY MINE (ML=7/2),

    TICKET TO RICHES - The speed figure in the last race doesn't fit very well in this affair when I look at the Equibase class figure of today's race. Mark this horse as a vulnerable competitor. SKYMISTRESS - A bit of a less than stellar try when this mare finished sixth. Don't feel this racer will do much running in today's race. That last rating was somewhat easily forgotten when compared with today's Equibase class figure. HEAVENLY MINE - This racer hasn't been coming close at the finish line recently.

    Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - ZARCAT - Having the best speed fig last race of 77 at Belterra Park on Sep 1st. This filly has an excellent chance to win here.





    STRAIGHT WAGERS:
    #2 ZARCAT is going to be the play if we are getting 1/1 or better

    EXACTA WAGERS:
    Pass

    TRIFECTA WAGERS:
    Pass

    SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
    Pass

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    Charles Town - Race #8 - Post: 10:20pm - Maiden Claiming - 4.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 37

    Rating: 4

    #1 ROCKETTE READY (ML=8/1)
    #7 FUNK SHUI (ML=9/2)
    #6 HOLY SWEETHEART (ML=4/1)


    ROCKETTE READY - Long drops her down to this class level. You don't need too much more knowledge to think this horse has a shot at this level. Mare has shown some early speed. This shorter trip should be better for her. Any speed horse that is starting from the inside has a shot on this track. Should jump out of the gate and get good position versus this field. Didn't do well last time around the track, but I do see two starts back when racing on the dirt, a whole different horse. Speed rating of 41 should put this one in the money. FUNK SHUI - This mare faced open company last time out. Moving into a restricted state bred today. Is well worth a look. HOLY SWEETHEART - This race horse should be thundering down the lane.

    Vulnerable Contenders: #2 CRAFTY MAUDE (ML=7/2), #3 OUT OF THE LOOP (ML=6/1), #4 WHY NOT ANNIE (ML=6/1),

    CRAFTY MAUDE - This horse showed very little last time out of the box finishing fifth. No reason to expect improvement in today's event. This morning-line favorite hasn't visited the track in awhile. No morning drills since last race. OUT OF THE LOOP - Hasn't finished in the money in any short distance affairs lately. Doubtful to see her doing it today either. Don't believe this racer will make an impact in today's race. That last speed rating was pedestrian when compared with today's class figure. WHY NOT ANNIE - 6/1 is just not enough of a price to take on most any racer that has run poorly in back to back efforts.



    STRAIGHT WAGERS:
    Have to go with #1 ROCKETTE READY on the win end if we get at least 5/2 odds

    EXACTA WAGERS:
    1 with [6,7]

    TRIFECTA WAGERS:
    Box [1,6,7] Total Cost: $6

    SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
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