Wednesday 9-27-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park

RACE #3 - BELMONT PARK - 2:32 PM EASTERN POST
7.0 FURLONGS DIRT FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD $35,000.00 CLAIMING $42,000.00 PURSE

#2 LADY CONSTANCE
#5 ASIAN'S WAY
#1 NOVIQUE
#4 DECORATOR JENN

#2 LADY CONSTANCE has produced "POWER RUN PERFORMANCES" in each of her last five outings, hitting the board in four of those "adventures," including a "POWER RUN WIN" facing better company (+2) in her last start. #6 ASIAN'S WAY has turned in "POWER RUN EFFORTS" in four straight, hitting the board in a pair, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in her respective last start.

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

Delaware Park - Race 1

Daily Double (Races 1-2) / Exacta / Trifecta (50-cent min.) Superfecta (10-cent min.) / Pick 3 (Races 1-2-3, 50-cent min.) Pick 4 (Races 1-2-3-4, 50-cent min.)


Claiming $25,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 85 • Purse: $22,000 • Post: 1:15P
(PLUS UP TO 50% OTHER SOURCES) FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 27 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $25,000, IF FOR $20,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $20,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ESTIMATING ALLOWANCES).
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Race Type: Lone Trailer. CAT GIUMARELLO is the Lone Trailer of the race, but has been deemed a non-contender due to a low Platinum Figure or other overall low ratings. * KEY ANGLES * LADY'S ISLAND: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. SIMPLY GREAT: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. SWEETHEARTED: Horse had a bullet workout within the last seven days. LET THE MUSIC PLAY: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. O CALA CHROME: Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days.
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LADY'S ISLAND
5/2

6/1
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SIMPLY GREAT
6/1

6/1
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SWEETHEARTED
6/1

7/1
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LET THE MUSIC PLAY
9/2

8/1
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OCALA CHROME
4/1

10/1

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Handicapped by Valuline at Finger Lakes

Today's Most Likely Winner Is at:
Finger Lakes, Race 2 (Wednesday September 27, 2017)

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

FL-2 5f DIRT Seven Horses
"A" MCL 5,000 F/M 3YUP $9,000
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3 FROSTERICA 3/2 50% 1/1 Strong Favorite icon

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Gulfstream Park - Race #8 - Post: 5:00pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $28,000 Class Rating: 86

Rating: 4

#5 QUEEN ROLLER (ML=4/1)
#2 LIVIN A DREAM (ML=8/1)


QUEEN ROLLER - Filly is a few starts into a come back here. Should give a nice effort today. Amaya seems to have this filly primed for a big effort. Her workout pattern is outstanding. LIVIN A DREAM - Taking a trip down the ladder based on class rating points; has the ability to make her presence felt. Looking like a possible overlay in this race at morning odds of 8/1. Finished sixth in last race at Gulfstream Park but was close at the wire.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 E Z'S MISTRESS (ML=5/2), #8 THREE ILLUSIONS (ML=3/1), #7 SHE'S SPOILED (ML=6/1),

E Z'S MISTRESS - Didn't meet expectations as the favorite twice in a row. THREE ILLUSIONS - When any horse improves so much in the slop, I have to be uncertain about her next race out. SHE'S SPOILED - Not easy to wager on any less than sharp equine in a short distance event if she hasn't finished in the money in a sprint in the last couple months. This steed ran a common speed fig last out. She shouldn't improve and will likely suffer defeat in today's race running that figure.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #5 QUEEN ROLLER to win if you can get at least 8/5 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,5]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPER HI 5 WAGERS:
Skip

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Louisiana Downs

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 5 - Allowance - 8.0f on the Turf. Purse: $19000 Class Rating: 77

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 27 ALLOWED 3 LBS. (IF DEEMED INADVISABLE BY MANAGEMENT TO RUN THIS RACE OVER THE


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 5 BROOKIE 8/1

# 9 HARBOR JEDI 3/1

# 11 ABBY IN PINK 6/1

BROOKIE is the best wager in this race and is a very strong value wager given the line. Looks very good versus this group of animals and should be one of the early speedsters. Might go off at a nice number and has some positive angles going for her. Likely to see a solid outing with the class drop. HARBOR JEDI - She has been running very well lately while recording very solid Equibase speed figs. Must be given a shot given the class of races run lately. ABBY IN PINK - Has to be carefully examined - I like the figures from the last race.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Presque Isle Downs

Presque Isle Downs - Race 3

$2 WPS / $2 Exacta / Trifecta (min .50 cent) / Superfecta (min .10 cent) Pick 3 (min .50 cent) (Races 3-4-5) / Pick 4 (min .50 cent) (Races 3-4-5-6)


Claiming $5,000 • 1 Mile 70 yards • All-Weather • Ages 3 and up • CR: 81 • Purse: $10,000 • Post: 6:15P
(PLUS UP TO 30% PABF) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 27, 2016. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.
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Race Type: Lone Stalker. WALL STREET is the Lone Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * SILVER DIB: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. WALL STREET: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. FABLEDZAPPER: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. SEQUANA: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
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SILVER DIB
7/2

9/2
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WALL STREET
4/1

5/1
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FABLEDZAPPER
15/1

8/1
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SEQUANA
9/2

9/1

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Thistledown - Race #6 - Post: 4:10pm - Allowance - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $27,000 Class Rating: 91

Rating: 3

#4 LUCKYALLMYLIFE (ML=5/2)
#7 BLAZING BLING (ML=6/1)


LUCKYALLMYLIFE - My expertise says this is the lone presser in the race. A thoroughbred coming back this quickly after a strong race is a good signal. BLAZING BLING - Hamm seems to have this mare primed for a big effort. Her workout pattern is super. Dropped down in class last time around the track, and keeps in that lower class level right here. A good sign this horse is comfortable and ready to go. When a thoroughbred drops at least five lbs (like this one is), you must take notice. It may not seem like much, but its possible this could make the difference. Sub-par performance last time out at Mahoning Valley Race Cour was due to the off-going (she ended up fourth). Expect better in this race on a non-sloppy track.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 CAT TRAP (ML=7/2), #1 YURUBI (ML=4/1), #6 KENTUCKY LADY (ML=6/1),

CAT TRAP - This entrant ran a mediocre speed rating last time out. She shouldn't run much better and will likely get beat in today's event running that figure. This mare will probably bounce, and not be anywhere near the recent speed fig of 82. YURUBI - No picnic to wager on any mount in a sprint clash at 4/1 when she hasn't shown any on the board results in sprints in the last couple of months. KENTUCKY LADY - Mediocre fig last out at Presque Isle Downs at 6 1/2 furlongs. Don't think this horse will improve too much in today's race.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - LUCKYALLMYLIFE - This filly has the top speed figure last race with a very good 91. She is the top wager here.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #4 LUCKYALLMYLIFE on top if we're getting at least 7/5 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Woodbine

Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 5 - Maiden Claiming - 5.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $20800 Class Rating: 66

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $16,000, IF FOR $15,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 4 OUR MISS MAGGIE 7/2

# 7 MOON OVER VICTORIA 5/2

# 1 ZLATICA 10/1

OUR MISS MAGGIE is the strongest wager in this race. Posted a sound Equibase speed fig in the latest race. Can run another good one in this affair. Reliable average speed figures in dirt sprint races make this animal a solid contender. Earning some good dough in dirt sprint races. MOON OVER VICTORIA - Should best this group of horses in this race here, showing decent figures of late. Recorded a reliable Equibase speed fig in the last race. Can run another good one in this affair. ZLATICA - Has garnered formidable Equibase Speed Figures in dirt sprint races in the past.

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GAME: Houston Astros (97-60) at Texas Rangers (76-81)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 27 - 2:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Astros at Rangers

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

Justin Verlander has been nothing short of sensational since being acquired by the Houston Astros, posting a 4-0 mark with a rail-thin 0.64 ERA in four starts with his new club. Verlander aims to continue his stellar form as the Astros bid for the top mark in the American League on Wednesday afternoon in the third contest of a four-game series versus the host Texas Rangers.

Brian McCann and Cameron Maybin each homered and drove in three runs as Houston posted its 10th win in 12 outings with a 14-3 rout on Tuesday. The offensive uprising was accomplished without the services of Jose Altuve (AL-best 199 hits and .348 batting average), who is considered day-to-day as he nurses a left forearm contusion sustained after he was hit by a pitch in the series opener. The AL West-champion Astros (97-60) have ascended to within one game of Cleveland (98-59) for the top mark in the league, although the Indians own the tiebreaker for home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs if they finish with the same record. Texas, which sends right-hander Nick Martinez to the mound, officially was eliminated from postseason contention following its fifth consecutive loss on Tuesday.

TV: 2:05 p.m. ET, ESPN, AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston), FSN Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Justin Verlander (14-8, 3.38 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Nick Martinez (3-7, 5.42)

Verlander improved to 6-0 in his last seven starts on Friday after allowing just one hit and striking out six in seven innings of a 3-0 win versus the Los Angeles Angels. The 2011 AL MVP and Cy Young Award winner's last loss came at the expense of the Rangers, against whom he surrendered three homers and five runs total in six innings of a 10-4 setback while pitching with Detroit on Aug. 15. Verlander has struggled in his career against Elvis Andrus (.308), although former Astro Carlos Gomez (.118) and Joey Gallo (.167) have been held in check.

Martinez fell to 0-4 with a 6.80 ERA in his last 10 appearances (six starts, four relief) after allowing four runs for the third straight outing in Friday's 4-1 loss at Oakland. The 27-year-old owns an 0-2 record with a 4.58 ERA in four games versus the Astros this season, including a loss despite yielding two runs in five innings of a 5-1 setback on Aug. 31. Josh Reddick (8-for-18), Carlos Correa (5-for-9) and Alex Bregman (4-for-9) have gotten under the skin of Martinez, although the hurler has kept Altuve (5-for-23) in check.

WALK-OFFS

1. Houston LF Marwin Gonzalez is 8-for-12 with four RBIs and five runs scored in his last three contests.

2. Texas 2B Rougned Odor is mired in an 0-for-14 slump in his last six games.

3. Astros C Evan Gattis has collected back-to-back two-hit performances after going 2-for-21 against the Rangers previously this season.

PREDICTION: Astros 3, Rangers 1

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Trends - Houston at Texas

W/L Trends

Houston

Astros are 8-1 in their last 9 vs. American League West. Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 10-2 in their last 12 overall. Astros are 10-2 in their last 12 games on grass. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 road games. Astros are 7-2 in their last 9 games following a win. Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Astros are 32-13 in their last 45 Wednesday games. Astros are 36-17 in their last 53 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 77-37 in their last 114 games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 35-17 in their last 52 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Astros are 4-11 in their last 15 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Astros are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Astros are 4-0 in Verlanders last 4 starts vs. American League West. Astros are 4-0 in Verlanders last 4 starts. Astros are 4-0 in Verlanders last 4 starts on grass.

Texas

Rangers are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Rangers are 7-2 in their last 9 Wednesday games. Rangers are 9-4 in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Rangers are 2-6 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Rangers are 1-6 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. American League West. Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a loss. Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 overall. Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 games on grass. Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 home games. Rangers are 4-9 in Martinezs last 13 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Rangers are 3-7 in Martinezs last 10 starts during game 3 of a series. Rangers are 4-10 in Martinezs last 14 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 3-12 in Martinezs last 15 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Rangers are 3-12 in Martinezs last 15 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 2-9 in Martinezs last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Rangers are 1-5 in Martinezs last 6 Wednesday starts. Rangers are 0-5 in Martinezs last 5 starts vs. American League West. Rangers are 0-6 in Martinezs last 6 starts. Rangers are 0-5 in Martinezs last 5 starts on grass.

OU Trends

Houston

Under is 6-1 in Astros last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-2 in Astros last 9 road games. Over is 7-2 in Astros last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 Wednesday games. Over is 20-7-2 in Astros last 29 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 games following a win. Over is 7-3 in Astros last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 39-19-4 in Astros last 62 during game 3 of a series. Under is 4-0 in Verlanders last 4 starts on grass. Under is 4-0 in Verlanders last 4 starts overall. Under is 4-0 in Verlanders last 4 starts vs. American League West.

Texas

Over is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 during game 3 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 home games. Under is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 12-5-3 in Rangers last 20 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Under is 7-3 in Rangers last 10 overall. Under is 7-3 in Rangers last 10 on grass. Under is 7-3 in Rangers last 10 vs. American League West. Over is 9-4-2 in Rangers last 15 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 45-21-3 in Rangers last 69 Wednesday games. Over is 5-0 in Martinezs last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 6-2 in Martinezs last 8 Wednesday starts. Over is 3-1-1 in Martinezs last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 8-3 in Martinezs last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Martinezs last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 7-3-1 in Martinezs last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 6-1 in Martinezs last 7 starts vs. Astros. Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings. Astros are 16-38 in the last 54 meetings in Texas.

Umpire Trends - Chris Guccione

• Astros are 6-0 in their last 6 games with Guccione behind home plate.
• Under is 7-1 in Gucciones last 8 games behind home plate vs. Texas.
• Road team is 4-1 in Gucciones last 5 games behind home plate vs. Texas.
• Home team is 19-7 in Gucciones last 26 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 5-2 in Gucciones last 7 Wednesday games behind home plate.
• Under is 5-2-1 in Gucciones last 8 Wednesday games behind home plate.
• Rangers are 7-16 in their last 23 games with Guccione behind home plate.
• Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 Wednesday games with Guccione behind home plate.

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GAME: Miami Marlins (74-83) at Colorado Rockies (85-73)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 27 - 3:10 PM EST
WHERE: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Marlins at Rockies

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

The Colorado Rockies attempt to move closer to sewing up a National League playoff spot when they conclude their three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Colorado holds a 1 1/2-game lead over Milwaukee and is 2 1/2 ahead of St. Louis for the second wild card with four contests remaining,

The red-hot Jon Gray is aiming to win his fourth consecutive decision as well as help the Rockies take another step toward their first playoff berth since 2009. Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer in Tuesday's 6-0 victory to raise his NL-leading RBI total to 129. Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton is three behind Arenado in the RBI race but is just 1-for-9 in the series. Miami has won 14 of 19 meetings with Colorado since the start of the 2015 season and will look to play the spoiler role after splitting the first two games of this series.

TV: 3:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FSN Florida (Miami), AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins LH Adam Conley (7-7, 5.74 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Jon Gray (9-4, 3.62)

Conley is looking to bounce back from a horrific effort against Arizona in which he allowed seven runs and six hits over 1 2/3 innings but was fortunate to escape with a no-decision. The 27-year-old has lasted fewer than five frames in three of his last four turns, posting a 9.56 ERA during that stretch. Conley is 1-0 with a 5.91 ERA in two career starts versus Colorado but has enjoyed success against Jonathan Lucroy (0-for-14).

Gray has recorded a 1.50 ERA over his last four starts as he once again shows signs of becoming the staff's ace. The 25-year-old had his season interrupted by a broken left foot, and a victory on Wednesday would match the career-best total he set last season. Gray has struggled against the Marlins by going 0-2 with a 7.63 ERA in three career starts and has experienced issues with Stanton (4-for-8, two homers), Marcell Ozuna (3-for-4, two walks) and Dee Gordon (3-for-6).

WALK-OFFS

1. Tuesday's victory was the Rockies' first in five games against the Marlins this season.

2. Miami CF Christian Yelich is 1-for-12 with six strikeouts over his last three contests.

3. Colorado RF Carlos Gonzalez went 3-for-4 on Tuesday after going hitless in 10 at-bats over his previous four games.

PREDICTION: Rockies 8, Marlins 5

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Trends - Miami at Colorado

W/L Trends

Miami

Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss. Marlins are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins are 10-4 in their last 14 vs. National League West. Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Marlins are 16-35 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Marlins are 5-12 in their last 17 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 8-20 in their last 28 overall. Marlins are 8-20 in their last 28 games on grass. Marlins are 3-8 in their last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins are 4-11 in their last 15 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 3-9 in their last 12 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Marlins are 3-11 in their last 14 vs. a team with a winning record. Marlins are 3-12 in their last 15 road games. Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 Wednesday games. Marlins are 2-8 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series. Marlins are 12-3 in Conleys last 15 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Marlins are 4-1 in Conleys last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 8-3 in Conleys last 11 Wednesday starts. Marlins are 14-6 in Conleys last 20 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Marlins are 7-3 in Conleys last 10 starts during game 3 of a series. Marlins are 1-4 in Conleys last 5 starts. Marlins are 1-4 in Conleys last 5 starts on grass. Marlins are 1-5 in Conleys last 6 road starts. Marlins are 1-5 in Conleys last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Marlins are 0-4 in Conleys last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Colorado

Rockies are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rockies are 8-3 in their last 11 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rockies are 4-9 in their last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rockies are 3-8 in their last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rockies are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win. Rockies are 1-6 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series. Rockies are 0-5 in their last 5 Wednesday games. Rockies are 5-0 in Grays last 5 Wednesday starts. Rockies are 5-1 in Grays last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Rockies are 10-2 in Grays last 12 starts with 4 days of rest. Rockies are 6-2 in Grays last 8 home starts. Rockies are 2-5 in Grays last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rockies are 3-9 in Grays last 12 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends

Miami

Over is 3-0-2 in Marlins last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 6-1-2 in Marlins last 9 games following a loss. Over is 6-1-2 in Marlins last 9 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 9-2-2 in Marlins last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1-2 in Marlins last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 4-1-2 in Marlins last 7 during game 3 of a series. Under is 3-1-2 in Marlins last 6 Wednesday games. Over is 6-2-2 in Marlins last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 10-4-2 in Marlins last 16 overall. Over is 10-4-2 in Marlins last 16 on grass. Under is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 vs. National League West. Over is 31-15-5 in Marlins last 51 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 6-0-1 in Conleys last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 6-0-1 in Conleys last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-0-1 in Conleys last 5 starts vs. National League West. Over is 9-1 in Conleys last 10 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 7-1-1 in Conleys last 9 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 6-1-1 in Conleys last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Conleys last 5 road starts. Over is 18-5-3 in Conleys last 26 starts overall. Over is 7-2-2 in Conleys last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 17-6-3 in Conleys last 26 starts on grass. Over is 5-2 in Conleys last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 7-3 in Conleys last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Colorado

Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 home games. Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 vs. National League East. Under is 3-1-1 in Rockies last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 11-4 in Rockies last 15 during game 3 of a series. Under is 19-7 in Rockies last 26 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 15-6 in Rockies last 21 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Rockies last 10 Wednesday games. Under is 35-17-1 in Rockies last 53 overall. Under is 35-17-1 in Rockies last 53 on grass. Under is 37-18 in Rockies last 55 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 5-0 in Grays last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Grays last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Grays last 7 starts on grass. Under is 6-1 in Grays last 7 starts overall. Under is 13-3 in Grays last 16 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 4-1 in Grays last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 7-2 in Grays last 9 starts vs. National League East. Over is 6-2 in Grays last 8 Wednesday starts. Over is 6-2 in Grays last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Grays last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Marlins are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Under is 11-5 in the last 16 meetings in Colorado.

Umpire Trends - Alan Porter

• Road team is 4-0 in Porters last 4 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Miami.
• Over is 5-1 in Porters last 6 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
• Over is 4-1 in Porters last 5 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 4-1 in Porters last 5 games behind home plate.
• Road team is 4-1 in Porters last 5 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
• Under is 4-1 in Porters last 5 games behind home plate vs. Miami.
• Rockies are 7-2 in their last 9 games with Porter behind home plate.
• Road team is 12-4 in Porters last 16 Wednesday games behind home plate.
• Under is 6-2 in Porters last 8 Wednesday games behind home plate.
• Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 games with Porter behind home plate.

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GAME: Seattle Mariners (77-81) at Oakland Athletics (72-85)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 27 - 3:35 PM EST
WHERE: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Mariners at Athletics

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

After playing themselves out of postseason contention, the Seattle Mariners still hope to avoid a losing record this season. Seattle lost eight of nine to end its chances at a wild-card spot in the American League but attempts to complete a three-game sweep against the Athletics in Oakland on Wednesday afternoon and get within three games of .500 with three remaining.

The Mariners also have a shot at second place in the AL West as they trail the Los Angeles Angels by 1 1/2 games following Tuesday's 6-3 triumph. Yonder Alonso has gone deep in back-to-back contests following a 15-game drought and has hit each of his last three homers against his former Oakland team. The Athletics had visions of escaping the division basement as they entered the series with a seven-game winning streak, but they trail third-place Texas by four games with five remaining. Khris Davis has homered in three of his last four contests, matching his career high with his 42nd of the season in Tuesday's setback.

TV: 3:35 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), NBCSN California (Oakland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Erasmo Ramirez (5-6, 4.35 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Kendall Graveman (6-4, 4.17)

Ramirez's winless streak reached six starts on Friday despite a superb effort against Cleveland that resulted in a no-decision. The 27-year-old Nicaraguan, who has suffered only two losses during his drought, allowed just one run and three hits while registering a career high-tying 10 strikeouts over eight innings. Ramirez has yet to solve Oakland, going 0-7 with a 4.78 ERA in nine starts and six relief appearances - including one of each this season.

Graveman improved to 3-0 over his last six starts on Friday, when he limited Texas to one run and six hits in seven innings. The 26-year-old native of Alabama has allowed a total of two runs in 15 frames over his last three overall turns and is unbeaten at home this year, going 5-0 with a 2.79 ERA in 10 outings. Graveman is 1-3 with a 4.85 ERA in nine career appearances (seven starts) against Seattle, including a no-decision at home on Aug. 8 in which he yielded four runs - three earned - and seven hits over 5 1/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mariners SS Jean Segura (finger) hopes to return to the lineup for Friday's road game against the Los Angeles Angels.

2. The MRI exam on Oakland RHP Jharel Cotton came back clean, but manager Bob Melvin has decided the rookie will not pitch again this season.

3. Seattle manager Scott Servais announced OF Guillermo Heredia is done for the year due to a nagging shoulder injury while RHPs Felix Hernandez and Mike Leake also have made their last appearances in order to prevent aggravating shoulder and lat ailments, respectively.

PREDICTION: Athletics 6, Mariners 4

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Trends - Seattle at Oakland

W/L Trends

Seattle

Mariners are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Mariners are 14-3 in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Mariners are 22-9 in their last 31 vs. a team with a losing record. Mariners are 3-8 in their last 11 overall. Mariners are 3-8 in their last 11 games on grass. Mariners are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. American League West. Mariners are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series. Mariners are 4-1 in Ramirezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Mariners are 4-1 in Ramirezs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Mariners are 7-20 in Ramirezs last 27 starts on grass. Mariners are 1-4 in Ramirezs last 5 starts. Mariners are 4-17 in Ramirezs last 21 starts vs. American League West. Mariners are 2-9 in Ramirezs last 11 starts with 4 days of rest. Mariners are 1-5 in Ramirezs last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mariners are 1-5 in Ramirezs last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mariners are 1-7 in Ramirezs last 8 starts during game 3 of a series. Mariners are 0-4 in Ramirezs last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Oakland

Athletics are 8-1 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Athletics are 6-1 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Athletics are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Athletics are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series. Athletics are 10-2 in their last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter. Athletics are 8-2 in their last 10 vs. American League West. Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss. Athletics are 8-2 in their last 10 home games. Athletics are 7-2 in their last 9 overall. Athletics are 7-2 in their last 9 games on grass. Athletics are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Athletics are 5-0 in Gravemans last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Athletics are 4-1 in Gravemans last 5 home starts. Athletics are 7-2 in Gravemans last 9 starts with 4 days of rest. Athletics are 6-14 in Gravemans last 20 starts vs. American League West. Athletics are 1-6 in Gravemans last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Athletics are 1-7 in Gravemans last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

OU Trends

Seattle

Under is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 6-0 in Mariners last 6 during game 3 of a series. Under is 12-3-1 in Mariners last 16 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Mariners last 6 overall. Under is 4-1-1 in Mariners last 6 on grass. Under is 12-3-2 in Mariners last 17 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Mariners last 6 vs. American League West. Under is 3-1-1 in Mariners last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 3-1-1 in Mariners last 5 road games. Under is 3-1-1 in Mariners last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 3-1-1 in Mariners last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 4-0-1 in Ramirezs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0-1 in Ramirezs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1-1 in Ramirezs last 7 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Ramirezs last 5 starts on grass. Under is 4-1 in Ramirezs last 5 starts overall. Under is 5-2 in Ramirezs last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Oakland

Under is 5-0-1 in Athletics last 6 overall. Under is 5-0-1 in Athletics last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 4-0-1 in Athletics last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-0-1 in Athletics last 6 on grass. Under is 3-0-1 in Athletics last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-0-1 in Athletics last 5 home games. Under is 4-0-1 in Athletics last 5 games following a loss. Under is 4-0-1 in Athletics last 5 vs. American League West. Under is 4-0-1 in Athletics last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 during game 3 of a series. Over is 20-4-2 in Athletics last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 4-1-1 in Athletics last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Gravemans last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 5-0 in Gravemans last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Gravemans last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Gravemans last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Gravemans last 8 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 5-2 in Gravemans last 7 Wednesday starts. Under is 15-7 in Gravemans last 22 home starts. Under is 17-8-1 in Gravemans last 26 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Mariners are 20-6 in the last 26 meetings in Oakland. Mariners are 37-18 in the last 55 meetings. Athletics are 0-6 in Gravemans last 6 starts vs. Mariners. Athletics are 0-4 in Gravemans last 4 home starts vs. Mariners. Mariners are 0-6 in Ramirezs last 6 starts vs. Athletics.

Umpire Trends - Tom Woodring

• Over is 4-0 in Woodrings last 4 games behind home plate vs. Oakland.
• Over is 9-3-3 in Woodrings last 15 Wednesday games behind home plate.
• Over is 9-3 in Woodrings last 12 games behind home plate.

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GAME: San Francisco Giants (62-96) at Arizona Diamondbacks (91-67)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 27 - 3:40 PM EST
WHERE: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Giants at Diamondbacks

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

The Arizona Diamondbacks have to wait another week before hosting the National League wild-card game, but J.D. Martinez already is in postseason form. Martinez looks to maintain his torrid pace Wednesday as the Diamondbacks continue their three-game series against the visiting San Francisco Giants, who need one victory over their final four games to avoid their first 100-loss season since 1985.

Martinez went 3-for-4 with a grand slam and six RBIs in Tuesday’s 11-4 victory, giving him 15 home runs this month and 28 in 58 games since joining Arizona in a trade with Detroit. The Diamondbacks clinched their first playoff berth since 2011 on Sunday and plan to play most of their regulars during this weekend’s series at Kansas City. “My thought is to continue playing the type of baseball we've played all year long and not take anything for granted,” manager Torey Lovullo told reporters. “And not take days off or ho-hum our way through the next several games, because no team is good enough to just turn that switch on and be ready for such an important game on Wednesday.” The Giants own the worst record in the majors at 62-96 but received an encouraging effort Tuesday from rookie reliever Reyes Moronta, who struck out the side in a scoreless sixth inning.

TV: 3:40 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NBCSN Bay Area (San Francisco), FSN Arizona

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Jeff Samardzija (9-15, 4.51 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks RH Braden Shipley (0-1, 5.40)

Samardzija lost his third straight start on Friday, giving up four runs over 4 1/3 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 32-year-old has reached the 200-inning mark for the fifth consecutive season and needs one more win to become the only Giants starting pitcher with double digits in victories this season. Jake Lamb is 6-for-16 with a home run against Samardzija, who is 3-4 with a 4.32 ERA in 16 career games (11 starts) versus Arizona - including a 1-3 mark and 5.13 ERA in four outings this year.

Shipley is making a spot start in place of ace Zack Greinke, who was pushed back to Friday so he can stay on normal rest for the wild-card game on Oct. 4. Shipley last started on June 4 against Miami, allowing five runs - four earned - over five innings. The 25-year-old has posted a 1.50 ERA in five relief appearances at home this season compared to a 6.89 ERA in four games (two starts) on the road.

WALK-OFFS

1. Martinez has collected 35 RBIs this month, tying a club record set by Luis Gonzalez in June 2001.

2. Giants MGR Bruce Bochy said RHP Matt Cain will start one of the first two games of this weekend’s series against San Diego.

3. Arizona RHP Archie Bradley has held opponents scoreless in 24 of his last 26 appearances.

PREDICTION: Giants 5, Diamondbacks 4

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Trends - San Francisco at Arizona

W/L Trends

San Francisco

Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Giants are 11-23 in their last 34 vs. National League West. Giants are 17-38 in their last 55 road games. Giants are 16-37 in their last 53 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Giants are 3-7 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Giants are 16-39 in their last 55 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Giants are 25-68 in their last 93 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Giants are 3-9 in their last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Giants are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Giants are 4-0 in Samardzijas last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Giants are 5-1 in Samardzijas last 6 starts during game 3 of a series. Giants are 4-1 in Samardzijas last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Giants are 4-1 in Samardzijas last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Giants are 5-2 in Samardzijas last 7 Wednesday starts. Giants are 2-5 in Samardzijas last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Giants are 1-4 in Samardzijas last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Giants are 1-4 in Samardzijas last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Arizona

Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 Wednesday games. Diamondbacks are 8-1 in their last 9 during game 3 of a series. Diamondbacks are 10-2 in their last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 15-3 in their last 18 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 16-5 in their last 21 games following a win. Diamondbacks are 14-5 in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 home games. Diamondbacks are 22-9 in their last 31 overall. Diamondbacks are 22-9 in their last 31 games on grass. Diamondbacks are 19-8 in their last 27 vs. National League West. Diamondbacks are 24-11 in their last 35 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Diamondbacks are 5-2 in Shipleys last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Shipleys last 5 starts. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Shipleys last 5 starts on grass.

OU Trends

San Francisco

Over is 4-0-1 in Giants last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 12-3-1 in Giants last 16 Wednesday games. Under is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-3 in Giants last 11 overall. Under is 8-3 in Giants last 11 on grass. Under is 8-3 in Giants last 11 vs. National League West. Under is 8-3 in Giants last 11 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-3 in Giants last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 5-0 in Samardzijas last 5 Wednesday starts. Under is 5-0 in Samardzijas last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-1 in Samardzijas last 6 starts on grass. Under is 5-1 in Samardzijas last 6 starts overall. Under is 8-2 in Samardzijas last 10 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 8-2 in Samardzijas last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Samardzijas last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 17-6 in Samardzijas last 23 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 7-3 in Samardzijas last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Arizona

Over is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 games following a win. Over is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 overall. Over is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 home games. Over is 6-2 in Diamondbacks last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 25-11-3 in Diamondbacks last 39 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 11-5-2 in Diamondbacks last 18 during game 3 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Shipleys last 5 starts on grass. Under is 4-1 in Shipleys last 5 starts overall. Under is 6-2 in Shipleys last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Shipleys last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 12-3 in the last 15 meetings in Arizona. Giants are 35-17 in the last 52 meetings in Arizona. Giants are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Cory Blaser

• Over is 4-0 in Blasers last 4 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
• Under is 6-0 in Blasers last 6 games behind home plate vs. San Francisco.
• Home team is 8-1 in Blasers last 9 games behind home plate.
• Diamondbacks are 8-1 in their last 9 games with Blaser behind home plate.
• Road team is 5-1 in Blasers last 6 games behind home plate vs. San Francisco.
• Giants are 0-4 in their last 4 games with Blaser behind home plate.

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GAME: Baltimore Orioles (75-83) at Pittsburgh Pirates (72-85)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 27 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Orioles at Pirates

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

Although the sample size is relatively small, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen has tormented the Baltimore Orioles throughout his career. McCutchen took it to another level in Tuesday's 10-1 drubbing of the visiting Orioles and looks to continue his success when the teams end their two-game series Wednesday night at PNC Park.

McCutchen went 4-for-4 with two homers, including his first career grand slam, and eight RBIs to raise his batting average against Baltimore to .500 (25-for-50) in 13 games. Fellow outfielder Starling Marte, who bats in front of McCutchen, has hit safely in seven straight games after collecting a pair of hits and scoring three times to lift Pittsburgh to its third straight win. It was the ninth loss in 12 games for the Orioles, whose beleaguered pitching staff has been pummeled for at least eight runs in eight of their last nine setbacks. Rookie left fielder Trey Mancini had one of Baltimore's five hits to extend his hitting streak to a career-best 15 games.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Baltimore), AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Gabriel Ynoa (2-2, 3.41 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Chad Kuhl (7-11, 4.31)

Shifted to the starting rotation earlier this month, Ynoa was outstanding against Tampa Bay on Thursday, going a season-high eight innings and allowing one run on five hits. He lost his previous two starts - each on the road at the New York Yankees and Cleveland - by allowing six runs over a combined nine innings. Ynoa owns a 2.78 ERA at home compared to a 5.00 ERA on the road.

Kuhl has pitched reasonably well since a 12-start winless drought earlier this season, but he was tagged for four solo home runs over 4 2/3 innings of a loss at Cincinnati last time out. The 25-year-old yielded seven earned runs over his previous five starts but went only 2-2 in that span. Kuhl faced the Orioles at Baltimore in June, pitching five innings of one-run ball in a no-decision.

WALK-OFFS

1. McCutchen's eight RBIs were one shy of the franchise record and the most by a Pittsburgh player since Jason Bay on July 2, 2004.

2. Orioles 1B Chris Davis ran his hitting streak to five games after swatting his 26th homer Tuesday.

3. Pirates OF-2B Adam Frazier has three two-hit games in his last four.

PREDICTION: Pirates 5, Orioles 4

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Trends - Baltimore at Pittsburgh

W/L Trends

Baltimore

Orioles are 17-8 in their last 25 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Orioles are 20-41 in their last 61 road games. Orioles are 16-35 in their last 51 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Orioles are 3-7 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 4-10 in their last 14 games following a loss. Orioles are 3-8 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 5-16 in their last 21 overall. Orioles are 4-13 in their last 17 games vs. a right-handed starter. Orioles are 2-7 in their last 9 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Orioles are 3-13 in their last 16 games on grass. Orioles are 2-9 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Orioles are 2-9 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Orioles are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Orioles are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Orioles are 0-7 in their last 7 vs. National League Central. Orioles are 0-6 in their last 6 interleague road games. Orioles are 0-5 in their last 5 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter. Orioles are 0-7 in their last 7 interleague games. Orioles are 0-5 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series. Orioles are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague home games. Pirates are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Pirates are 8-2 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass. Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 home games. Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Pirates are 25-8 in their last 33 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record. Pirates are 38-13 in their last 51 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Pirates are 7-3 in their last 10 interleague games. Pirates are 2-7 in their last 9 Wednesday games. Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series. Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Pirates are 5-1 in Kuhls last 6 home starts. Pirates are 6-2 in Kuhls last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Pirates are 5-2 in Kuhls last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Pirates are 5-2 in Kuhls last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Pirates are 5-16 in Kuhls last 21 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Pirates are 1-4 in Kuhls last 5 starts during game 2 of a series. Pirates are 1-4 in Kuhls last 5 starts. Pirates are 1-4 in Kuhls last 5 starts on grass. Pirates are 0-4 in Kuhls last 4 Wednesday starts.

OU Trends

Baltimore

Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 road games. Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 on grass. Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 8-0 in Orioles last 8 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 overall. Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 14-3 in Orioles last 17 during game 2 of a series. Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 Wednesday games. Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 interleague road games. Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 20-6-2 in Orioles last 28 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Orioles last 8 games following a loss. Over is 9-3 in Orioles last 12 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 15-6 in Orioles last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 36-16 in Orioles last 52 vs. National League Central. Over is 11-5 in Orioles last 16 interleague games.

Pittsburgh

Under is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-0 in Pirates last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Pirates last 7 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-1 in Pirates last 7 vs. American League East. Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 games following a win. Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 19-7 in Pirates last 26 during game 2 of a series. Under is 20-8 in Pirates last 28 on grass. Over is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 Wednesday games. Under is 20-8 in Pirates last 28 overall. Under is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 interleague home games. Under is 39-17-1 in Pirates last 57 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 9-4-1 in Pirates last 14 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 7-1 in Kuhls last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Kuhls last 5 starts on grass. Under is 4-1 in Kuhls last 5 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Kuhls last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Kuhls last 5 starts overall. Under is 5-2-1 in Kuhls last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Pittsburgh. Over is 13-3 in the last 16 meetings. Orioles are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings. Orioles are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh.

Umpire Trends - Chris Segal

• Under is 10-2 in Segals last 12 games behind home plate.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Segals last 6 interleague games behind home plate.

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GAME: Tampa Bay Rays (76-81) at New York Yankees (88-69)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 27 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Rays at Yankees

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

The New York Yankees are not done yet in their pursuit of the American League East title and look to move a little closer when they host the Tampa Bay Rays for the middle contest of their three-game series on Wednesday. The Yankees won for the 17th time in 23 contests with a 6-1 triumph on Tuesday and moved within three games of first-place Boston in the AL East with five remaining.

Aaron Judge extended his hitting streak to nine games (13-for-32, seven homers, 13 RBIs) and Starlin Castro remained hot with three hits to improve to 6-for-10 over his last three contests for New York. Luis Severino, who is slated to pitch in the AL wild-card game on Tuesday if the Yankees don’t win the division, will take the mound Wednesday in his final regular-season start while Tampa Bay counters with Matt Andriese. The Rays officially were eliminated from playoff contention with their 11th loss in 17 games against New York this season, but Steven Souza Jr. went 3-for-3 and has scored six runs in his last five contests. Wilson Ramos is 8-for-14 with eight RBIs over his last four games after knocking in Tampa Bay's only run with a sacrifice fly as New York center fielder Aaron Hicks robbed him of a grand slam in the first inning.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay), WPIX (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH Matt Andriese (5-4, 4.44 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Luis Severino (13-6, 3.03)

Andriese is winless in his last seven appearances after posting a quality start against Baltimore last time out, when he allowed three runs over six innings on Thursday. The 28-year-old Californian is 0-3 with a 7.20 ERA in five outings since coming off the disabled list and 1-4 with a 5.60 ERA on the road in 2017. Judge is 5-for-9 with two homers versus Andriese, who is 2-2 with a 5.64 ERA in seven career games (five starts) against the Yankees.

Severino ended a stretch of six straight quality starts last time out as he allowed three runs on five hits and a walk across three innings against likely wild-card game opponent Minnesota. The 23-year-old Dominican registered a 1.55 ERA over his previous six turns and is 8-2 since the All-Star break. Corey Dickerson is 4-for-8 with a homer against Severino, who is 4-1 with a 3.06 ERA in nine career games (five starts) versus the Rays.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tampa Bay CF Kevin Kiermaier, who recorded two hits on Tuesday, is batting .314 since returning from a hip injury in mid-August.

2. New York CF Jacoby Ellsbury was rested Tuesday but is 26-for-72 with 13 walks, eight doubles and 18 runs scored this month.

3. Rays 3B Evan Longoria needs one homer to reach 20 for the ninth time in his first 10 major-league seasons.

PREDICTION: Yankees 6, Rays 3