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Trends - Miami at Colorado

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Miami

Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Marlins are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League West. Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass. Marlins are 9-24 in their last 33 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Marlins are 2-9 in their last 11 vs. a team with a winning record. Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 road games. Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Marlins are 1-7 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series.

Colorado

Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 Monday games. Rockies are 3-8 in their last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Rockies are 1-5 in their last 6 overall. Rockies are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass. Rockies are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Rockies are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Rockies are 2-5 in Chatwoods last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Rockies are 1-4 in Chatwoods last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Rockies are 1-4 in Chatwoods last 5 starts vs. National League East.

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Miami

Over is 4-0-2 in Marlins last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 3-0-1 in Marlins last 4 Monday games. Over is 5-0-1 in Marlins last 6 during game 1 of a series. Over is 5-0-1 in Marlins last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 9-1-2 in Marlins last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-1-2 in Marlins last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 11-2-3 in Marlins last 16 overall. Over is 11-2-3 in Marlins last 16 on grass. Over is 12-3-2 in Marlins last 17 road games. Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 21-8-1 in Marlins last 30 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Despaignes last 5 starts on grass. Under is 4-1 in Despaignes last 5 starts overall.

Colorado

Under is 6-0 in Rockies last 6 overall. Under is 6-0 in Rockies last 6 on grass. Under is 3-0-1 in Rockies last 4 Monday games. Under is 13-3-1 in Rockies last 17 during game 1 of a series. Under is 9-3 in Rockies last 12 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 11-4 in Rockies last 15 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 11-4 in Rockies last 15 home games. Under is 22-8-1 in Rockies last 31 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 20-8 in Rockies last 28 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 36-17 in Rockies last 53 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 4-0-1 in Chatwoods last 5 starts vs. National League East. Under is 4-1-1 in Chatwoods last 6 Monday starts. Under is 4-1-2 in Chatwoods last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 4-1 in Chatwoods last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 17-6-3 in Chatwoods last 26 starts with 4 days of rest.

Head to Head

Marlins are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Under is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings.

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GAME: San Francisco Giants (61-94) at Arizona Diamondbacks (89-66)
DATE/TIME: Monday, September 25 - 9:40 PM EST
WHERE: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Giants at Diamondbacks

Gracenote
Sep 25, 2017

One day after clinching their first playoff berth since 2011, the Arizona Diamondbacks don’t plan on relaxing Monday as they begin a three-game series against the visiting San Francisco Giants. Arizona secured home-field advantage in the National League wild-card game with a 3-2 triumph over Miami on Sunday, when J.D. Martinez delivered the winning hit with two outs and the bases loaded in the ninth inning.

Martinez is batting .398 with 14 homers and 29 RBIs in 20 games this month to lead the Diamondbacks, who want to maintain their momentum heading into the postseason. “I think we’ve all been a part of something that we’ve maybe clinched early and got complacent, so I think it's a natural concern of mine," manager Torey Lovullo told reporters. “We have to make sure we’re still playing the type of baseball that we want to play all season long until the end, from start to finish.” Arizona is facing a Giants team that has clinched its first last-place finish since 2007 and needs two victories over the final six games to avoid its first 100-loss season since 1985. Mac Williamson went 3-for-3 with a solo homer in Sunday’s 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers and has re-emerged as a candidate for the team’s left-field job next season.

TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NBCSN Bay Area (San Francisco), FSN Arizona

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Johnny Cueto (7-8, 4.49 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks RH Zack Godley (8-8, 3.20)

Cueto’s season has been marred by injuries and inconsistency, but he turned in a sharp performance against Colorado on Tuesday, allowing two runs and seven hits over 6 2/3 innings. The 31-year-old can opt out of his contract and become a free agent at the end of the season, but he’s expected to return to the Giants. Jake Lamb is 6-for-16 with two home runs against Cueto, who is 10-3 with a 3.40 ERA in 14 career starts versus Arizona.

Godley is looking to bounce back from a shaky outing against San Diego on Tuesday, when he gave up five runs and eight hits over five innings in a 6-2 loss. The 27-year-old had won three of his previous four starts and has recorded at least five strikeouts in each of his last 17 outings. Godley is making his first start against San Francisco since Sept. 9, 2015, when he allowed one run and three hits over five frames in a 2-1 victory.

WALK-OFFS

1. Arizona has won six of its last seven home games against the Giants.

2. Giants 2B Joe Panik missed Sunday’s contest with a sore elbow but could return to the lineup Monday.

3. Arizona INF Chris Owings (broken finger) will not be available for the wild-card game and would be questionable should the team advance to the NL Division Series.

PREDICTION: Giants 6, Diamondbacks 4

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Trends - San Francisco at Arizona

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San Francisco

Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League West. Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass. Giants are 16-36 in their last 52 road games. Giants are 9-21 in their last 30 during game 1 of a series. Giants are 15-37 in their last 52 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Giants are 15-37 in their last 52 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Giants are 4-11 in their last 15 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Giants are 24-66 in their last 90 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Giants are 4-1 in Cuetos last 5 road starts. Giants are 4-1 in Cuetos last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Giants are 4-1 in Cuetos last 5 Monday starts. Giants are 19-7 in Cuetos last 26 starts vs. National League West. Giants are 1-5 in Cuetos last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.

Arizona

Diamondbacks are 13-4 in their last 17 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Diamondbacks are 9-3 in their last 12 Monday games. Diamondbacks are 18-7 in their last 25 vs. National League West. Diamondbacks are 20-8 in their last 28 overall. Diamondbacks are 20-8 in their last 28 games on grass. Diamondbacks are 14-6 in their last 20 during game 1 of a series. Diamondbacks are 23-10 in their last 33 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Diamondbacks are 11-5 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Diamondbacks are 6-1 in Godleys last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Godleys last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Diamondbacks are 7-3 in Godleys last 10 home starts. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Godleys last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Diamondbacks are 1-5 in Godleys last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

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San Francisco

Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 overall. Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 on grass. Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 vs. National League West. Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-1 in Giants last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 8-2 in Giants last 10 during game 1 of a series. Under is 9-3-1 in Giants last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-0-1 in Cuetos last 5 road starts. Over is 6-1 in Cuetos last 7 starts on grass. Over is 6-1 in Cuetos last 7 starts overall. Over is 4-1-1 in Cuetos last 6 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 4-1 in Cuetos last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 12-3-1 in Cuetos last 16 starts vs. National League West. Over is 3-1-1 in Cuetos last 5 Monday starts. Over is 5-2 in Cuetos last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Arizona

Under is 6-2-1 in Diamondbacks last 9 Monday games. Over is 9-3-1 in Diamondbacks last 13 home games. Under is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 vs. National League West. Over is 5-2-1 in Diamondbacks last 8 during game 1 of a series. Under is 7-3-1 in Diamondbacks last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 11-5-1 in Diamondbacks last 17 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-1 in Godleys last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-1 in Godleys last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-1 in Godleys last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 9-3 in Godleys last 12 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 5-2 in Godleys last 7 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 10-4-1 in Godleys last 15 starts on grass. Under is 10-4-1 in Godleys last 15 starts overall. Under is 5-2 in Godleys last 7 starts vs. National League West.

Head to Head

Giants are 4-0 in Cuetos last 4 road starts vs. Diamondbacks. Over is 3-0-1 in Cuetos last 4 starts vs. Diamondbacks. Giants are 4-1 in Cuetos last 5 starts vs. Diamondbacks. Over is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings in Arizona. Giants are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings. Giants are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in Arizona.

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GAME: Houston Astros (95-60) at Texas Rangers (76-79)
DATE/TIME: Monday, September 25 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Astros at Rangers

Gracenote
Sep 25, 2017

The Houston Astros dropped their home finale but still have something to play for entering a regular season-ending seven-game road trip at the Texas Rangers on Monday. A 7-5 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday night capped a 7-2 homestand for the Astros, who fell 2 1/2 games behind Cleveland in the race for the best record in the American League.

Evan Gattis had a pair of RBIs in the loss and doubled once to give Houston a franchise record with 327 two-baggers. Jose Altuve added a pair of hits for the Astros and is two shy of reaching 200 for the fourth straight year. The Rangers are barely alive in the wild-card chase after dropping three straight to Oakland over the weekend, capped by Sunday's 8-1 defeat. Texas enters the series 5 1/2 games out of a playoff spot with seven to play and has gone through the last contests without manager Jeff Banister, who is with his ailing mother.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston), FSN Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Collin McHugh (3-2, 3.44 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Andrew Cashner (10-10, 3.44)

McHugh is 3-0 with a 1.82 ERA over his last five starts, including a no-decision against Texas on Aug. 31 in which he was charged with one unearned run in 4 2/3 innings. The 30-year-old has allowed a home run in just one of his last six outings. He has a 7.64 ERA in four career starts at Globe Life Park in Arlington.

Cashner became a 10-game winner for the first time in four years his last time out, limiting Seattle to three runs in six innings. He was dominant in eight frames at Houston on Aug. 30 but gave up nine runs in 10 innings over two meetings in June. The TCU product has been knocked around by Altuve (8-for-18, one home run), Brian McCann (7-for-19) and Carlos Beltran (6-for-15, one home run).

WALK-OFFS

1. The Rangers scored two runs on 15 hits in losing all three at Oakland.

2. Astros 3B Alex Bregman homered Sunday to snap a 27-game stretch without a long ball.

3. Texas bench coach Steve Buechele has taken over managerial duties with Banister away from the team.

PREDICTION: Astros 5, Rangers 4

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Trends - Houston at Texas

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Houston

Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series. Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. American League West. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 8-2 in their last 10 overall. Astros are 8-2 in their last 10 games on grass. Astros are 10-3 in their last 13 Monday games. Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 40-17 in their last 57 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 39-18 in their last 57 games following a loss. Astros are 35-17 in their last 52 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 76-37 in their last 113 games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 road games. Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Astros are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Astros are 7-1 in McHughs last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 6-1 in McHughs last 7 starts with 5 days of rest. Astros are 31-6 in McHughs last 37 starts vs. American League West. Astros are 4-1 in McHughs last 5 starts. Astros are 7-2 in McHughs last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 13-4 in McHughs last 17 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Astros are 1-4 in McHughs last 5 road starts.

Texas

Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 Monday games. Rangers are 9-2 in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Rangers are 10-3 in their last 13 during game 1 of a series. Rangers are 7-3 in their last 10 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Rangers are 3-8 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter. Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 home games. Rangers are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Rangers are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a loss. Rangers are 5-2 in Cashners last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Rangers are 2-5 in Cashners last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rangers are 1-4 in Cashners last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Rangers are 0-4 in Cashners last 4 home starts.

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Houston

Under is 6-0 in Astros last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 during game 1 of a series. Under is 6-1 in Astros last 7 overall. Under is 6-1 in Astros last 7 on grass. Under is 5-1 in Astros last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 20-6-1 in Astros last 27 Monday games. Over is 18-7-2 in Astros last 27 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 road games. Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 vs. American League West. Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 12-5-2 in Astros last 19 games following a loss. Over is 7-3 in Astros last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 11-5-2 in Astros last 18 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in McHughs last 4 Monday starts. Under is 6-0 in McHughs last 6 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 4-0 in McHughs last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-1 in McHughs last 9 starts overall. Under is 7-1 in McHughs last 8 starts on grass. Under is 6-1 in McHughs last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 5-1 in McHughs last 6 starts vs. American League West. Under is 4-1 in McHughs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in McHughs last 5 road starts. Under is 9-3 in McHughs last 12 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 20-8-1 in McHughs last 29 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 20-8-1 in McHughs last 29 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Texas

Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 overall. Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 on grass. Under is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 games following a loss. Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 vs. American League West. Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 Monday games. Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 8-2-2 in Rangers last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2-1 in Rangers last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 15-6-1 in Rangers last 22 during game 1 of a series. Under is 6-0-1 in Cashners last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Cashners last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 3-0-1 in Cashners last 4 starts vs. American League West. Under is 6-1-1 in Cashners last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-1 in Cashners last 7 home starts. Over is 4-1 in Cashners last 5 starts on grass. Over is 4-1-1 in Cashners last 6 starts overall. Under is 7-2 in Cashners last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 6-2 in Cashners last 8 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 9-4 in Cashners last 13 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings in Texas. Under is 6-2-2 in the last 10 meetings. Astros are 6-2 in McHughs last 8 starts vs. Rangers. Astros are 37-79 in the last 116 meetings. Astros are 14-38 in the last 52 meetings in Texas. Rangers are 1-4 in Cashners last 5 starts vs. Astros.

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GAME: Los Angeles Angels (77-78) at Chicago White Sox (63-92)
DATE/TIME: Monday, September 25 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Angels at White Sox

Gracenote
Sep 25, 2017

The Los Angeles Angels still are clinging to the hope of reaching the postseason, but they have their work cut out for them thanks to their recent skid. One day after ending its six-game losing streak, Los Angeles begins a four-game series against the host Chicago White Sox on Monday.

The Angels' slide dropped them 4 1/2 games behind Minnesota for the second wild-card spot in the American League, a deficit they maintained by outlasting Houston 7-5 on Sunday night. Brandon Phillips and Justin Upton both went deep in the triumph, with the latter increasing his career-best totals to 35 home runs and 108 RBIs. Upton has homered three times in the last two contests for Los Angeles, which has seven games remaining. Chicago looks to damage the Angels' playoff chances after doing it to Kansas City by taking two of three over the weekend. Avisail Garcia homered and drove in three runs in Sunday's 8-1 victory, reaching the 80-RBI mark for the first time in his career.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN West (Los Angeles), CSN Chicago-Plus

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Ricky Nolasco (6-14, 5.06 ERA) vs. White Sox RH James Shields (4-7, 5.40)

Nolasco's winless streak reached six starts on Wednesday as he settled for a no-decision against Cleveland after allowing two runs and five hits over five innings. The 34-year-old Californian has not been victorious since Aug. 16, when he put forth a similar effort at Washington - giving up two runs and five hits in 5 2/3 frames. Nolasco has struggled against Chicago in his career, going 1-4 with a 6.00 ERA in eight starts.

Shields is coming off a loss at Houston on Wednesday in which he yielded three runs on six hits and four walks over 5 2/3 innings. The 35-year-old had one cause for optimism, however, as he kept the ball in the park for the first time in 10 outings. Shields, who also hails from the Golden State, is 6-4 with three complete games, one shutout and a 3.13 ERA in 14 career starts against the Angels.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Angels host Seattle for a three-game series after their set against the White Sox, while Minnesota visits AL Central-champion Cleveland for three contests before hosting Detroit for three to end the season.

2. Chicago 1B Jose Abreu could miss his second straight game due to a bruised left shin that continues to cause him pain.

3. Los Angeles CF Mike Trout is 2-for-9 with a homer lifetime against Shields.

PREDICTION: Angels 9, White Sox 6

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Trends - LA Angels at Chi. White Sox

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LA Angels

Angels are 7-3 in their last 10 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Angels are 7-3 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 road games. Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Angels are 3-10 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series. Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win. Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 1-6 in their last 7 overall. Angels are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Angels are 1-6 in their last 7 games on grass. Angels are 0-6 in their last 6 vs. American League Central. Angels are 4-9 in Nolascos last 13 road starts. Angels are 3-7 in Nolascos last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 6-14 in Nolascos last 20 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 7-19 in Nolascos last 26 starts. Angels are 3-11 in Nolascos last 14 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 1-4 in Nolascos last 5 starts on grass. Angels are 2-9 in Nolascos last 11 starts during game 1 of a series. Angels are 2-9 in Nolascos last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Angels are 1-5 in Nolascos last 6 Monday starts. Angels are 0-6 in Nolascos last 6 starts vs. American League Central. Angels are 0-7 in Nolascos last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

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 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games. White Sox are 8-3 in their last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 Monday games. White Sox are 10-22 in their last 32 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 3-12 in their last 15 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 4-1 in Shields' last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. White Sox are 3-7 in Shields' last 10 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. White Sox are 4-12 in Shields' last 16 starts vs. a team with a losing record. White Sox are 3-10 in Shields' last 13 starts during game 1 of a series. White Sox are 3-10 in Shields' last 13 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 1-4 in Shields' last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 3-13 in Shields' last 16 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 1-6 in Shields' last 7 starts vs. American League West.

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LA Angels

Under is 5-0 in Angels last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Angels last 5 games following a win. Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Angels last 7 road games. Under is 20-8-1 in Angels last 29 Monday games. Over is 5-2 in Angels last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-3-1 in Angels last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 58-27-5 in Angels last 90 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0-1 in Nolascos last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-0-2 in Nolascos last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-0-2 in Nolascos last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1-2 in Nolascos last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Nolascos last 6 Monday starts. Over is 4-1 in Nolascos last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 13-4-2 in Nolascos last 19 road starts. Under is 9-3-3 in Nolascos last 15 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 7-3-2 in Nolascos last 12 starts on grass. Over is 7-3-2 in Nolascos last 12 starts overall.

Chi. White Sox

Under is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 vs. American League West. Over is 5-1-1 in White Sox last 7 home games. Over is 4-1-1 in White Sox last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 Monday games. Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 games following a win. Over is 4-1-1 in White Sox last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 during game 1 of a series. Over is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 15-7-1 in White Sox last 23 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Shields' last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 4-1 in Shields' last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Shields' last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Shields' last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2 in Shields' last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 5-2 in Shields' last 7 starts vs. American League West. Over is 5-2 in Shields' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Shields' last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Shields' last 10 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Chicago. Angels are 7-0 in the last 7 meetings. Under is 7-2-1 in the last 10 meetings. Angels are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings in Chicago.

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Race 5 - Maiden - 400y on the Dirt. Purse: $14400 Class Rating: 60

QUARTER HORSE 400Y, FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS.


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# 4 FAMOUS MISCHIEF 8/1

# 8 EYE GOT YER BACK 3/1

# 2 DASH TO MIAMI 7/1

I give my vote to FAMOUS MISCHIEF in this race especially at a long price. Lately Watson has provided risk takers with a decent winning percentage with horses moving in short races. Must be carefully examined for this event if only for the solid speed figure recorded in the last outing. Must be given a shot given the class of races run recently. EYE GOT YER BACK - Overall the speed figs of this horse look respectable in this contest. Looks very good against this group and will almost certainly be one of the early speedsters. DASH TO MIAMI - Change in Lasix (on Lasix) may be the difference to a turnaround. Peltier has him trained very well to break quickly out of the gate.

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Race 3 - Maiden Special Weight - 5.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $18000 Class Rating: 60

FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 2 MISTER ANDER 5/1

# 4 SINGING DEACON 5/2

# 5 VALID ARGUMENT 7/2

MISTER ANDER appears to be the wager in here. Smith will probably be able to get this colt to break out early in this event. Have to look at solely on class, with some of the most competitive class figures of this field. SINGING DEACON - Exhibits the look of a money-making play, averaging a solid 50 speed rating which is one of the best in this field. Make a note that this entrant runs with second time Lasix today. VALID ARGUMENT - Ought to be considered as he drops to compete against this less demanding field of horses. The average class fig of 50 makes this horse difficult to beat.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Mountaineer Park

Mountaineer Park - Race 3

$1 Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5) $2 Trifecta $2 Exacta $1 Trifecta Box $1 Exacta Box ($.50) Superfecta


Maiden Special • 1 Mile 70 yards • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 57 • Purse: $14,100 • Post: 7:44P
FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. (IF NECESSARY WILL BE RUN SAME DISTANCE MAIN TRACK.).
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Race Type: Dominant Stalker. SHACK AMORE is the Dominant Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * SHACK AMORE: Horse had a bullet workout within the last seven days. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. GOLDHUNT: 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. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surfac e.
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SHACK AMORE
2/1

5/2
2
GOLDHUNT
4/1

6/1

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Presque Isle Downs - Race #1 - Post: 5:25pm - Allowance - 6.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $28,000 Class Rating: 84

Rating: 3

#1 SOLITARY JACK (ML=4/1)
#2 RED CAT (CHI) (ML=5/2)


SOLITARY JACK - A pony coming back this rapidly after a sharp effort is a good sign. This horse is uppermost in earnings per race. He looks good in today's race. RED CAT (CHI) - Have to give this gelding a good shot. Ran a solid outing in the last race within the last 30 days. A repeat of that last performance on September 12th where he registered a speed rating of 85 looks high enough to prove victorious in this race.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 BLUE MOON DIAMOND (ML=3/1), #4 AT LEAST (ML=7/2), #6 EXCELISBERG (ML=9/2),

BLUE MOON DIAMOND - Usually I need a sprinter to have some recent success in short distance affairs in order to bet on him. The speed rating in the last race doesn't fit very well in this event when I look at the class rating of today's race. Mark this horse as a questionable challenger. AT LEAST - Don't feel this horse will make a winning move in today's race. That last speed figure was run-of-the-mill when compared with today's Equibase class figure. EXCELISBERG - Didn't show much last time out. Probably won't make an impact in today's event.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #1 SOLITARY JACK on the nose if you can get odds of 3/1 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,2]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Parx Racing

Parx Racing - Race 2

Second Half Daily Double / Pick 3 (Races 2-3-4) Exacta / 50 cent Trifecta / 10 cent Superfecta


Claiming $12,500 • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 70 • Purse: $22,000 • Post: 1:22P
(PLUS UP TO 40% PABF) FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 25 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $12,500.
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Race Type: Lone Stalker. LUCY IN DISGUISE is the Lone Stalker of the race, but has been deemed a non-contender due to a low Platinum Figure or other overall low ratings. * KEY ANGLES * POPPY'S SHADOW: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Po wer Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. CHARLYBROWN'S ROSE: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Today is a sprint and the hor se's last start was within the last ten days. MI GAL FREN: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
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POPPY'S SHADOW
5/1

7/2
5
CHARLYBROWN'S ROSE
8/1

6/1
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MI GAL FREN
15/1

7/1

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Thistledown - Race #5 - Post: 3:40pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $9,500 Class Rating: 58

Rating: 4

#5 MIND YOUR MANNERS (ML=6/1)


MIND YOUR MANNERS - This rider and trainer have a high win percent together. You don't need to look any further. This pony has my money. Way too much pace. Gelding has shown some pace. This shorter distance should be better for him.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 UNITED OCALA (ML=3/1), #1 SIN PROBLEMA (ML=4/1), #2 SHOO FLY (ML=9/2),

UNITED OCALA - Hasn't been on the Thistledown oval in the last few weeks. Cause for some concern. Hasn't been getting close at all recently. SIN PROBLEMA - Awfully hard to bet on this entrant when he hasn't been showing any signs of readiness of late. SHOO FLY - You figure that this horse is going to win today just because he's always close. Just doesn't finish on top frequently. This runner ran a quite unimpressive speed fig last out. He shouldn't run much better and will likely suffer defeat today running that figure.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - MIND YOUR MANNERS - Consider this. Finished ninth in the slop last time out. With better footing today, I'd expect a 25, possibly 30 percent improvement in form.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #5 MIND YOUR MANNERS to win if you can get odds of 1/1 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
5 with 7

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Handicapped by Valuline at Zia Park

Today's Most Likely Winner Is at:
Zia Park, Race 8 (Monday September 25, 2017)

EXPECT A STORM
(For ten of today's most likely winners, see Exotic Key Plays.)

ZIA-8 6.5f DIRT Ten Horses
"A" ALW 3YUP $28,500
P# dd ex p3 p4 t s ML WP TVL

6 EXPECT A STORM 8/5 38% 8/5 Strong Favorite icon
2 DOM STRAIT 9/2 14% 6/1
7 CASABLANCA HOT 20/1 13% 7/1

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BIG AL

Our complimentary selection for Monday, Sept. 25 is:

KC Royals (Junis) and NY Yankees (Sabathia) 'under' 9 runs.

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JOE WIZ

Sat. Bowling Green -1 over Akron

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Jack Brayman

Now about this complimentary winner

My free play for Monday night is on the :Arizona Cardinals over the Dallas Cowboys, as I'm playing the home underdog. Might as well buy the half point in this one, as long as you're being offered between +2.5 and +3.

The Cowboys come in looking to redeem themselves after being thumped by the Denver Broncos last week. Both teams come in 1-1, and the Cardinals are finally opening the home portion of their schedule.

Arizona lost its season-opener at Detroit 35-21, and then looked lackluster in a 16-13 road win in overtime last week at Indianapolis.

Arizona has the horses on offense, and a home game might be the best way to let them loose. The Cardinals rank 12th in the league in total average yards per game, with 348.5.

And after the Broncos limited Dallas to just 268 total yards in Week 2, I think the blueprint has been laid, and we'll see the Cardinals do the same tonight.

Take the home pup here.

4* ARIZONA

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Tommy Brunson

Monday night comp play on the Cards as they look to make one last run at the Cubs in the Central Division.

Chicago just swept St. Louis earlier this month at Wrigley, and they have won 5 straight over the Cards, and 8 of the last 9 overall.

Luke Weaver makes his first start against the Cubs, and all he has done is go 7-0 with an ERA under 2 since losing his season debut.

John Lackey has been inconsistent since the All-Star break, and just had a string of 3 straight wins come to a halt with a bad turn against Tampa Bay.

Lackey is 1-1 with a 3.28 in 4 starts against the Cardinals this year.

Chances St. Louis can track down Chicago are slim, but the Cards are very much alive for the second Wild Card slot, so look for them to come up big tonight.

Weaver to stay on a roll.

3* ST. LOUIS

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Eric Schroeder

My free play for Monday night is on the Under in the American League West showdown between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers.

IMPORTANT: As you know every single Run Line play and Total wager will automatically list the scheduled starting pitchers at the time of the wager, and I want you to be sure the following pitchers are the registered starters on your ticket when making your wager: Collin McHugh and Andrew Cashner. If one or both of these pitchers is not going, this is a no-play.

After missing one start with a detached fingernail, McHugh looked good to me last Tuesday, when he allowed one run in a victory over the Chicago White Sox. Now here is one of the most impressive long-term stats I've seen for a pitcher: his 18 Sept./Oct. starts with the Astros since 2014 have seen him roll to a 14-0 mark, with a 2.83 ERA.

With Cashner, we have a guy who should know this lineup well, as he'll be making his sixth start against the Astros this season - the most by any opponent. He is 4-4 with a 2.71 ERA in 12 home starts this season, the third lowest ERA at home by a Rangers pitcher since 1994.

I like this one to stay low.

3* UNDER Astros-Rangers (McHugh/Cashner)

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Scott Rickenbach
Sep 25 '17, 4:10 PM
MLB | Atlanta Braves - Game #1 vs New York Mets - Game #1
Play on: UNDER 9 -110

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach Free Pick for MLB Monday UNDER the total in New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves @ 4:10 ET (Game 1 of Double-Header) - With this being part of a double-header and with it being a match-up of two teams just "playing out the string" on the season, you definitely could see some "ugly" lineups in Game 1 on warm afternoon for late September in New York. Some of the better players will likely sit this one out and play in the evening match-up. Either way, there is not much intensity right now from these teams and the Braves 2-0 loss (easy under) was their 4th straight under. Overall, Atlanta is on an 8-2 run to the under in their last 10 games. Though this pitching match-up features two young pitchers who lack good numbers on the season, both these starters have spent some recent time in the bullpen that has helped them work back into proper form. The Braves Lucas Sims has allowed just 8 hits in his last 11.1 innings and that included a solid start last week. As for the Mets Chris Flexen, he has allowed just 3 hits in 5 innings working out of the bullpen this month. Also, he has gone at least 5 innings while allowing 3 earned runs or less in each of his 3 home starts this season. A pair of rookie hurlers facing two struggling lineups today as the Braves have been held to 3 runs or less in 8 of their last 10 games and the Mets have been held to an average of just 3.3 runs per game in their last 6 games. The under is on a 16-8 run in Braves games against teams with a losing record. The Mets have been a big "over team" this season but not in day games. They've actually had more unders than overs in day games this season and I look for this late afternoon game to stay under the total as well. Free Pick on UNDER the total in the New York Mets - Game 1 of the DH Monday. Best of luck, Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach