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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park

RACE #4 - BELMONT PARK - 1:11 PM EASTERN POST
The Acorn Stakes
8.0 FURLONGS DIRT GRADE THREE YEAR OLD FILLIES STAKES $700,000.00 PURSE

#3 MONOMOY GIRL
#5 CALEDONIA ROAD
#7 TALK VEUVE TO ME
#2 SPECTATOR

The Acorn Stakes is the first leg of the US Triple Tiara and is followed by the Coaching Club American Oaks then the Alabama Stakes. The filly must win all three races to win the Triple Tiara. Here in the 87th running of "The Corn," ... #3 MONOMOY GIRL is both the overall speed and pace profile in this field, and has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in each of her last five outings, including a quartet of "POWER RUN WINS" being included in the streak of consistency. Jockey Julien Leparoux has been in her irons on 6 previous occasions hitting the board in each, winning 5 times, and is back today here in Elmont for his 7th ride, gunning for a "Double Hat Trick Win." #5 CALEDONIA ROAD has hit the board in each of her four career starts to date, winning three times, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in her last start.

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Churchill Downs

06/09/18, CD, Race 2, 1.14 ET
1M [Dirt] 1.33.01 MAIDEN CLAIMING. Purse $18,700.
Claiming Price $10,000. FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 2-3-4) - Pick 5 (Races 2-6)
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 38.18, $1 ROI 1.09, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 4 Shanghai Point(b+) 5/2 Cannon D Kenneally Eddie TE
097.9683 2 Kamacha 9/2 Leon S Jurado Luis A. SFL
094.6308 8 Menacing(b-) 3-1 Graham J Wilkes Ian R.
094.4578 5 Travertine 10-1 McMahon C Danner Kelsey
093.6085 1 Drunken Fridays 12-1 Saez G Bauer Philip A. C
093.4900 6 Kid Creed 10-1 Morales E Jurado Luis A. W
093.3197 3 Cofveve 3-1 Lanerie C J Sancal Murat J
091.6332 7 B Efficient 15-1 Miranda R Barnett Bobby C.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Camarero Race Track
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 7 - Claiming - 8.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $9200 Class Rating: 101

FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE MAY 22, 2018 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE MAY 9, 2018 ALLOWED 4 LBS. A RACE SINCE APRIL 9, 2018 ALLOWED 7 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $27,000, IF FOR $25,000, ALLOWED 3 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 2 BONITA ROCK 2/1

# 6 BOLD BANKER 3/1

# 3 REMEMBER WILLY 7/2

I have to support BONITA ROCK here. With a formidable 95 average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance, seems well suited for today's race. With Santiago getting the mount, watch out for this pony. With Santiago uptop him, this gelding should be able to break out early in here. BOLD BANKER - Boasts formidable Equibase speed figs on average overall when compared with the rest of this group of horses. He looks formidable in this spot and I expect will be on the lead or close at the halfway point. REMEMBER WILLY - Looks respectable for the conditions of this contest today, showing solid figs in dirt route races recently. Win percentage under similar conditions may be the key for this gelding.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Delta Downs
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 2 - Trial - 350y on the Dirt. Purse: $6000 Class Rating: 68

QUARTER HORSE 350Y, FOR TWO YEAR OLD QUARTER HORSE FOALS OF 2016 WHICH HAVE NOMINATED AND REMAIN ELIGIBLE TO THE FIRECRACKER FUTURITY. $500 DUE AT TIME OF ENTRY TO TRIALS. LATE PAYMENT: $7,500 TO ENTER THE TRIALS PRIOR TO TIME OF ENTRIES CLOSING. WEIGHTS: 122 LBS. (ALL FINAL PAYMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL NOMINATIONS MUST BE ON ACCOUNT WITH THE HORSEMEN'S BOOKKEEPER PRIOR TO 10:30


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 10 FEATURING IVORY 5/2

# 9 HUMBUBBA 10/1

# 3 MEESHA 7/2

I've got to go with FEATURING IVORY. He has garnered very good figs under today's conditions and should fare well against this group. He has respectable class ratings, averaging 79, and has to be given a chance for this event. I expect a decent performance from this equine whose trainer has one of the best return on investment percentages with horses running at this distance and surface. HUMBUBBA - Levario ought to be able to get this gelding to break out quickly in this race. Always tough to beat Almanza and Levario working together, winning 20 percent of their races. MEESHA - Is a very strong contender based on figs posted lately under today's conditions. May best this group here, showing very good figures of late.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Louisiana Downs
Louisiana Downs - Race 6

Daily Double / Exacta / .50 Trifecta / .10 Superfecta


Optional Claiming $12,500 • 7 1/2 Furlongs • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 89 • Purse: $23,000 • Post: 5:36P
(RAIL AT 25 FEET). FOR ACCREDITED LA BRED THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $12,500. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE MAY 9 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $12,500 (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $10,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES). (IF DEEMED INADVISABLE BY MANAGEMENT TO RUN THIS RACE OVER THE TURF COURSE, IT WILL BE RUN ON THE MAIN TRACK AT ONE MILE AND SEVENTY YARDS)
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. THROWACROSS is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * THROWACROSS: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. HOOK: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race).
3
THROWACROSS
2/1

5/2
6
HOOK
4/1

7/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
3
THROWACROSS
3

2/1
Front-runner
93

97

111.0

86.5

80.5
6
HOOK
6

4/1
Front-runner
89

87

110.9

66.4

60.9
5
FANCY THIS
5

15/1
Front-runner
83

78

83.5

64.0

49.0
7
CHARLIE'S AFFAIR
7

10/1
Front-runner
85

75

43.5

72.4

63.4
4
THAT'S MY BROTHER
4

15/1
Stalker
74

60

40.8

38.9

24.9
1
OLE SKIP ROPE
1

9/2
Alternator/Stalker
91

86

74.9

82.5

75.0
8
SAND PIT ROAD
8

9/2
Trailer
92

85

63.5

78.7

67.7
9
DELAWARE BASIN
9

9/2
Trailer
82

68

62.5

65.3

52.8
2
CAMERON RULES
2

5/1
Trailer
95

88

60.7

78.7

70.7

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Laurel - Race #12 - Post: 6:20pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $27,000 Class Rating: 71

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#3 FORTHEGREATERGOOD (ML=5/1)
#8 TICKER TAPE PARADE (ML=5/2)


FORTHEGREATERGOOD - Trainer Lockard moves this horse down the ladder based on class rating points to face a weaker level today. Look for a solid performance in this race. TICKER TAPE PARADE - You have to be keen on that most recent race speed fig, 73, which is the best latest race figure of this bunch. The November 23rd race at Laurel was at a class level of (78). Dropping down the class ladder drastically, so he should be in a good spot to win. He has the top earnings per race entered. Take a good look at this one. This gelding is most certainly on the improve with speed figs of 41, 69, 73 last three out.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 FEDERAL WALK (ML=7/2), #9 JO SHO (ML=9/2), #1 EAGLE CAVIAR (ML=6/1),

FEDERAL WALK - Pace makes the race. Difficult for this speed merchant to be able to manage the early pressure from the rest of this bunch. JO SHO - I just don't possess a good intuition about this pony in this event. EAGLE CAVIAR - All types of crazy early speed entered for this event. Slight chance for this front-runner.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Turf Man - TICKER TAPE PARADE - With the dominate speed number in sprint races on the turf, this gelding is going to walk all over these ponies.





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

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
None

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Parx Racing - Race #1 - Post: 12:55pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $24,000 Class Rating: 54

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#6 SWEET SUMMER STAR (ML=9/2)


SWEET SUMMER STAR - Great chance for this horse. Strong late speed and should have good position. Speed figs on the turf point to this thoroughbred as a legit contender. Has the best in the field for this dist-surf. This mare is in good condition, having run a nice race on May 21st, finishing third. This horse has the class to win the race. A tactical ride by Drexler, and this one could bound home the winner.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 MISS IMPAZIBLE (ML=2/1), #3 PRIMED TO FIRE (ML=3/1), #4 RISQUE EXPRESS (ML=5/1),

MISS IMPAZIBLE - Tough to put your money on this oft beaten public's top choice. Not much value. PRIMED TO FIRE - Finished sixth in her most recent effort with a pedestrian speed fig. When I look at today's class figure, it would take an improved performance to win after that in this field.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#6 SWEET SUMMER STAR to win at post-time odds of 1/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
None

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Ruidoso Downs
Ruidoso Downs - Race 10

2nd Half Late Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / .10 Superfecta 4th Leg Pick 4 / 3rd Leg Pick 3


Maiden Special • 5 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3-5 • CR: 49 • Purse: $8,100 • Post: 5:10P
FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE, FOUR, AND FIVE YEARS OLD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 117 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS.
Contenders

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Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. LIL MISS DE BUY is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * LIL MISS DE BUY: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. OFFENDED: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has a 4F workout since its last race, and the workout time is faster than its own half-mile time in its last ra ce. Maiden finished second in its last race and finished three lengths or more ahead of the third place horse.
4
LIL MISS DE BUY
2/1

8/5
5
OFFENDED
5/2

7/2




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
4
LIL MISS DE BUY
4

2/1
Front-runner
59

56

62.0

43.4

39.4
5
OFFENDED
5

5/2
Front-runner
42

45

57.2

32.4

29.4
1
SHEZAFFIRMEDBEAUTY
1

10/1
Alternator/Trailer
0

0

8.6

30.3

25.3
7
BEACON'S LITTLE MA
7

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0








Unknown Running Style: SUFFICIENT GRACE (5/1) [Jockey: Martinez L Salvador - Trainer: Roberts Jr J Doyal], SOFIA'S SUMMER (9/2) [Jockey: Shepherd Justin - Trainer: Martin Weston], JUDY'S GIVENANGEL (6/1) [Jockey: Rodriguez Luis H - Trainer: Rojero Lu

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San Francisco Giants vs. Washington Nationals Preview and Predictions 06-09-2018

8th June 2018 by Gracenote
gio gonzalez is unbeaten in his last seven starts since dropping a decision at san francisco on april 23, a loss he will try to avenge when the washington nationals continue a three-game series against the visiting giants on saturday afternoon. gonzalez allowed three runs over five innings in the previous meeting, one of only two starts in which he has yielded more than two earned runs.

center fielder adam eaton could be activated off the disabled list saturday for washington, which could use a solid outing from gonzalez after stephen strasburg lasted only two innings in the series opener due to shoulder inflammation. gonzalez will have a tough act to follow -- the newly minted champion washington capitals will be at the game with the stanley cup in tow and captain alex ovechkin will throw out the ceremonial first pitch saturday. andrew mccutchen has hit safely in five straight games and is 9-for-24 with three homers and six rbis in that span for the giants, who pounded out 15 hits in the opener of a 10-game road trip. gorkys hernández belted a two-run homer and hunter pence had two hits and two rbis as san francisco rolled to a 9-5 victory in the series opener to improve to 7-1 in its last eight games.
tv: 12:05 p.m. et, mlb network, nbcs bay area (san francisco), masn (washington)
pitching matchup: giants rh dereck rodrÃ*guez (1-0, 1.93 era) vs. nationals lh gio gonzalez (6-2, 2.27)

rodriguez rebounded from a shaky performance in his major league debut to win his first career start in his second appearance, limiting philadelphia to one run and five hits while striking out six over six innings. the son of hall of fame catcher pudge rodriguez gave up four runs (one earned) in 3 1/3 innings of relief at colorado on may 29. opponents are 3-for-15 against him with runners on base.
gonzalez did not factor in the decision last time out at atlanta despite striking out a season-high nine and allowing three runs on five hits over seven innings. he has five quality starts during his current unbeaten streak and has yet to permit more than three runs this season. buster posey (9-for-29) and mccutchen (7-for-23) have fared well against gonzalez, who has split 10 decisions against the giants.
walk-offs

1. giants ss brandon crawford is riding an eight-game hitting streak, including six multiple-hit contests.

2. nationals rh justin miller has retired 22 of 23 batters this season, including 14 strikeouts.

3. giants right-hander johnny cueto (elbow) threw off a mound friday for the first time since his last start on april 28.

prediction: nationals 5, giants 4

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Philadelphia Phillies Preview and Predictions 06-09-2018

8th June 2018 by Gracenote
ryan braun has flexed his muscles at citizens bank park throughout his career and all it took was another visit there to break the former national league mvp out of a slump. braun homered twice and drove in five runs in friday's 12-4 romp for the visiting milwaukee brewers, who will try to make it two straight over the philadelphia phillies on saturday afternoon.

in a 2-for-18 slide entering the series, braun clubbed a three-run homer and a two-run shot as milwaukee built an 11-run lead en route to snapping a three-game losing streak. braun has put up staggering numbers in 32 games at citizens bank park: 13 homers, 39 rbis and a .400 batting average (52-for-130). carlos santana homered and had a sacrifice fly for philadelphia, which has dropped three in a row and six of seven in june. phillies right-hander jake arrieta will try to rebound from a rare clunker and takes a career 8-4 record and 2.74 era into saturday's start against milwaukee and lefty brent suter.
tv: 1:05 p.m. et, fs wisconsin (milwaukee), nbcs philadelphia
pitching matchup: brewers lh brent suter (5-4, 4.55 era) vs. phillies rh jake arrieta (5-3, 2.66)

although he had a three-start winning streak halted at the chicago white sox on sunday, suter turned in another strong effort by allowing two runs and three hits over five innings. the 28-year-old has permitted only eight runs and 17 hits over 21 1/3 innings spanning his last four outings. suter has been solid in six road starts with a 2-2 record and 3.77 era -- 1 1/2 runs lower than his home era (5.29).
arrieta cruised through five scoreless innings at san francisco last time out before he was battered for five runs in the sixth inning in a 6-1 setback to the giants. the former cy young award winner surrendered only three earned runs in five starts in may, including 14 scoreless innings in two outings at home. arrieta is 3-0 with an 0.84 era in five home starts, holding opposing batters to a .182 average.

walk-offs

1. brewers cf lorenzo cain has three straight multiple-hit games, going 6-for-13 in that span.
2. phillies rf dylan cozens left friday's game due to left quadriceps tightness.

3. brewers ss orlando arcia and of christian yelich each have hit safely in three straight games.

prediction: phillies 4, brewers 3

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Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays Preview and Predictions 06-09-2018

9th June 2018 by Gracenote
instead of relying on late offense to beat the baltimore orioles again, the toronto blue jays turned to a rotation that has been more than holding its own of late. the blue jays eye their first three-game winning streak since april 29-may 1 on saturday, when they try to secure a series victory against the visiting orioles with a win in the third contest of their four-game set.

despite winning three of the first four meetings with their american league east rival this season, the blue jays had scored 10 of their 18 runs against baltimore after the eighth frame in those contests, including four in thursday's 10-inning 5-4 victory. russell martin, randal grichuk and kevin pillar supplied plenty of offense before the final inning in friday's 5-1 victory, as each player hit a solo home run to complement toronto's fifth straight quality start - its longest such run since it posted seven in a row in september 2016. backup outfielder craig gentry went 3-for-3 in what was another listless offensive performance by baltimore, which owns the worst overall record in the major leagues (19-43) as well as the worst road mark (9-25). the orioles have lost nine of 11 overall, scoring two runs or fewer in eight of those contests.
tv: 1:07 p.m. et, masn2 (baltimore), sportsnet, tva (toronto)
pitching matchup: orioles rh kevin gausman (3-5, 4.63 era) vs. blue jays rh aaron sanchez (3-5, 4.48)

gausman struck out nine but otherwise was hit hard saturday in a loss to the new york yankees, giving up six runs and nine hits - including a pair of homers - in 5 1/3 innings. the outing marked the third time in four tries the lsu product has surrendered at least five earned runs, dropping him to 0-3 with an 8.53 era over that span. curtis granderson has homered twice in seven at-bats versus gausman, who defeated toronto on april 11 after allowing three runs over six frames.
sanchez stopped a three-game losing streak with a strong effort in sunday's win at detroit, yielding only two hits - including a solo homer - while walking three and striking out seven in six innings. the 25-year-old is fourth in the majors with 38 walks, issuing at least three in eight of his 12 turns this season. sanchez overcame the first of his two five-walk starts this season in a win at baltimore on april 10, permitting one run over a season-high eight frames.
walk-offs

1. the blue jays' rotation has not allowed more than one earned run in any of the last five games and is holding opponents to a .155 average over that span.
2. baltimore lhp zach britton (achilles') is expected to come off the disabled list monday to rejoin the team for its series opener against boston.

3. toronto ended its 33-day stretch without consecutive wins on friday, halting the third-longest such streak in team history.

prediction: blue jays 6, orioles 2

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Los Angeles Angels vs. Minnesota Twins Preview and Predictions 06-09-2018

9th June 2018 by Gracenote
just over a week into june, the los angeles angels have endured a forgettable month in the injury department, but that hasn't kept them from playing some of their best baseball of the season. the angels attempt to match their longest winning streak of the season saturday when they continue a three-game set in minnesota against the twins.

los angeles announced early friday that two-way rookie sensation shohei ohtani (elbow) would be sidelined at least three weeks, joining a growing list of teammates on the disabled list this month that includes andrelton simmons, kole calhoun and kaleb cowart. the angels haven't missed their ailing comrades lately, however, winning five straight and six of seven overall in june following friday's 4-2 triumph over minnesota. the twins began the month with four straight victories but dropped to 5-4 on their 11-game homestand following their third setback in the last four contests. miguel sano was awarded an rbi double on a high chopper friday that bounced over third baseman luis valbuena in the second inning, but the struggling slugger is still only batting .189 in in 53 at-bats with 24 strikeouts since coming off the disabled list on may 25.
tv: 2:10 p.m. et, fs west (los angeles), fs north (minnesota)
pitching matchup: angels lh tyler skaggs (4-4, 3.27 era) vs. twins rh kyle gibson (1-3, 3.54)

skaggs ended a three-game losing streak with his third scoreless outing in 12 turns following sunday's victory against texas, giving up four hits and three walks while striking out six over as many innings. the 26-year-old has permitted two runs or fewer in nine times this season, but all four of his wins have come during starts in which has yielded a total of one run. brian dozier singled and homered against skaggs on may 11, when he allowed two hits and struck out seven in a no-decision.
gibson's unlucky season continued sunday against cleveland, as he picked up his eighth no-decision in 12 trips to the mound and remained winless since prevailing in his season debut on march 31. the indiana native surrendered two runs in 5 2/3 frames in the outing, marking the seventh time in eight turns he has given up three runs or fewer. ian kinsler is 14-for-44 with two homers and six walks versus gibson, who did not factor into the decision despite allowing two runs over six innings against los angeles on may 12.
walk-offs

1. after going hitless in 12 at-bats over his previous three games, kinsler has tallied two hits - including a two-run homer - in each of the last two contests.
2. minnesota ss/3b eduardo escobar is 11-for-22 with eight extra-base hits and eight rbis during his six-game hitting streak.

3. despite a 3-for-4 effort monday against kansas city, los angeles of mike trout is 4-for-18 during his team's winning streak.

prediction: angels 3, twins 2

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs Preview and Predictions 06-09-2018

8th June 2018 by Gracenote
The Chicago Cubs battled an inconsistent offense and an underachieving starting rotation for most of the first two months of the season, but they're starting to look like the World Series contender they were expected to be. The Cubs have won 10 of their last 12 games to move a season-best 12 games over .500, and they'll try to continue that trend in the second of a three-game series with the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

Chicago won its third straight and seventh in eight contests with a 3-1 victory in Friday's series opener, remaining a half-game back of National League Central leader Milwaukee. "We've been playing great," Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant told reporters. "It's something we've all known we can play like. We expected to go on a run here like this." Bryant batted leadoff for the first time in his career Friday and went 3-for-4 for his team-best eighth three-hit game of the season. The Pirates have lost five of their last six games and 15 of 20 to drop below .500 for the first time all season.
TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh, ABC 7 (Chicago)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Nick Kingham (2-2, 4.03 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Jon Lester (6-2, 2.44)

After winning his first two starts, the Pirates have dropped Kingham's last three and he has taken the loss in two of them. The 26-year-old rookie gave up four runs (three earned) over five innings in a 5-0 defeat at St. Louis on Sunday. Kingham started against the Cubs on May 29 in Pittsburgh and gave up three runs in 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
Lester has been the Cubs' best starter and has been outstanding for an extended period, posting a 1.94 ERA over his last nine starts. The 34-year-old has allowed two or fewer runs in six of his last seven outings, including Sunday when he held the New York Mets to two hits over seven scoreless innings in a road win. Lester improved to 6-5 with a 3.68 ERA in 14 starts against the Pirates with a win on May 29 in Pittsburgh.

WALK-OFFS

1. Chicago OF Jason Heyward went 2-for-4 on Friday for his 12th multi-hit game of the season, five of which have come in his past nine contests.
2. Pirates LF Corey Dickerson is 13-for-33 during an eight-game hitting streak and 3B Colin Moran has reached base in nine straight games.

3. Bryant is 13-for-31 during a seven-game hitting streak but has not hit a home run in 20 games, his longest such drought since 2015.

PREDICTION: Cubs 6, Pirates 3

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Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox Preview and Predictions 06-09-2018

9th June 2018 by Gracenote
without their top two sluggers, the boston red sox have seen their offense grind to a halt. they'll try to get the bats going again when they continue a three-game series with the visiting chicago white sox on saturday.

j.d. martinez, who leads the majors in home runs with 20, left boston's 7-2 loss to the detroit tigers on thursday due to a back strain, joining fellow star mookie betts (abdominal strain) on the sidelines for the opener with the white sox on friday. a makeshift red sox lineup managed three hits and drew one walk against four chicago pitchers in a 1-0 loss, dropping boston into second place in the american league east. martinez told reporters he expects to play saturday and betts is scheduled to hit outside, according to manager alex cora. the white sox have won five of their last eight to crawl out of the basement in the al central and now turn to carlos rodon, who will be making his season debut saturday after recovering from shoulder surgery in september when he opposes fellow lefty david price.
tv: 4:05 p.m. et, mlb network, nbcs chicago, nesn (boston)
pitching matchup: white sox lh carlos rodon (2017: 2-5, 4.15 era) vs. red sox lh david price (6-4, 4.08)

rodon was limited to 12 starts in his injury-plagued 2017 campaign, although he dominated the red sox in one of them with 11 strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings of two-run ball. the former first-round pick made three rehab starts for triple-a charlotte and recorded 22 strikeouts in 12 2/3 frames while allowing two runs. rodon is 0-1 with a 3.29 era in two career starts versus boston.
price gave up three runs in six innings with seven strikeouts to win at houston his last time out. he has had some ups and downs at fenway park, where he is 2-2 with a 5.66 era over his last four outings and where he's issued 13 walks in 27 2/3 innings overall. slugger jose abreu is just 2-for-18 with a home run against price, who is 5-5 with a 3.41 mark versus chicago.

walk-offs

1. red sox lf andrew benintendi boasts seven extra-base hits in his last six games.
2. the white sox are 5-6 against the al east and 16-34 against all other opponents.

3. boston recalled rhp justin haley from triple-a pawtucket while optioning lhp jalen beeks, who made his major-league debut thursday against detroit.

prediction: red sox 5, white sox 3

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Kansas City Royals vs. Oakland Athletics Preview and Predictions 06-09-2018

9th June 2018 by Gracenote
the oakland athletics have had their way with the struggling kansas city royals this month and hope to continue the trend when they host the third contest of their four-game series on saturday. oakland began june by winning two of three in kansas city, outscoring the royals 25-6 in the set, and have taken the first two games of this series by an 11-3 margin - including friday's 7-2 triumph.

khris davis registered his 17th career multi-homer performance - and second this season - with a pair of solo shots and jonathan lucroy collected three rbis as the athletics improved to 2-0 on its 10-game homestand. davis, who leads the team with 17 blasts, has gone deep four times over his last four contests. mike moustakas belted a two-run homer and alex gordon notched three of the seven hits recorded by the royals, who have lost six straight and seven of eight this month. moustakas leads kansas city with 42 rbis but posted just one over his previous seven contests.
tv: 4:05 p.m. et, fs kansas city, nbcs california (oakland)
pitching matchup: royals lh danny duffy (2-6, 5.81 era) vs. athletics rh chris bassitt (2016: 0-2, 6.11)

duffy escaped with a no-decision against the angels in los angeles on monday after yielding four runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings. the 29-year-old californian had put together back-to-back strong outings prior to that, allowing one run and four hits in both a win at texas (a season-high 7 2/3 innings) and a no-decision versus minnesota (six frames). duffy has yet to lose to oakland in his career, going 3-0 with a 3.44 era in six starts and one relief appearance.
bassitt is expected to be recalled from triple-a nashville to start in place of trevor cahill, who is nursing an achilles injury. the 29-year-old bassitt has not pitched in the majors since april 28, 2016 as he required tommy john surgery after surrendering seven runs on 10 hits and three walks over 3 2/3 innings in a loss at detroit. bassitt has made three career starts against kansas city, posting a 4.60 era without recording a decision.
walk-offs

1. athletics ss marcus semien has gone 5-for-8 over the first two games of the series after registering just one hit in his first 19 at-bats this month.

2. kansas city of jorge soler exited friday's contest with a bruised big toe on his left foot suffered while fouling off a pitch and is day-to-day.

3. oakland activated santiago casilla (shoulder) from the 10-day disabled list and optioned fellow rhp ryan dull to triple-a nashville.

prediction: athletics 5, royals 3

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Cleveland Indians vs. Detroit Tigers Preview and Predictions 06-09-2018

8th June 2018 by Gracenote
jason kipnis is slowly recovering from a rough start to the season and the cleveland indians' second baseman comes into the second of a four-game road series against the detroit tigers on saturday off one of his biggest hits of 2018. kipnis, who has raised his average 29 points since may 25 to .206, launched a tiebreaking three-run homer in the ninth inning friday for a 4-1 victory in the series opener.

kipnis is 16-for-52 with three homers and eight rbis over his last 13 games to add to an indians' offense that has averaged 5.6 runs during a 9-3 surge, giving them a comfortable lead atop the american league central. mike clevinger looks to keep it going for cleveland when he takes the mound saturday against fellow right-hander mike fiers in a battle of florida natives. the tigers have cooled off with five losses in their last seven games after a promising 8-2 stretch, and went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position during friday's setback - the third time in four games in which they scored one or zero runs. center fielder leonys martin has been detroit's hottest hitter of late, going 7-for-18 with a pair of doubles, a triple and a homer in his last five contests.
tv: 4:10 p.m. et, sto (cleveland), fs detroit
pitching matchup: indians rh mike clevinger (4-2, 3.36 era) vs. tigers rh mike fiers (5-3, 4.33)

clevinger is 1-2 with a 4.81 era in his last four starts after giving up four runs over six innings of a no-decision at minnesota last sunday. the 27-year-old jacksonville, fla., native owns a 2.38 era in five road starts this year, including a complete-game victory at baltimore on april 21. miguel cabrera has a homer but is just 2-for-13 against clevinger, who is 4-1 with a 2.28 era in six career games (five starts) versus the tigers.
fiers has struggled to go deep into games, but allowed two or fewer runs in four of his last six starts while going 3-1 during that stretch. the 32-year-old hollywood, fla., native completed at least six innings in just three of his 11 starts and has permitted 12 homers overall, including one or more in seven of the past eight outings. jose ramirez is 5-for-13 with a homer versus fiers, who is 3-1 with a 2.22 era in five career starts against the indians.
walk-offs

1. detroit rf nicholas castellanos has hit safely in 17 of his last 20 games - including the last four - to raise his average to .329.

2. cleveland dh-1b edwin encarnacion boasts 15 rbis in his last 12 games despite being held without one the past three.

3. cabrera remains one rbi behind ernie banks (1,636) for 32nd on major league baseball's all-time list.

prediction: indians 6, tigers 3

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Seattle Mariners vs. Tampa Bay Rays Preview and Predictions 06-09-2018

8th June 2018 by Gracenote
blake snell dominated seattle and was just as impressive as childhood idol felix hernandez in his last outing and looks to do both again on saturday when the tampa bay rays host the mariners in the third contest of a four-game set. snell struck out 12 and allowed two hits in six scoreless innings last weekend in seattle before the bullpen blew the lead in a 2-1 setback.

snell matched the american league record by striking out the first seven batters he faced and finished one shy of his career best for strikeouts. the seattle native hasn't allowed an earned run in his last three outings spanning 19 2/3 innings and he will attempt to halt a tampa bay losing streak that reached eight with friday's 4-3 loss to the mariners, who have won seven of their past eight games and 16 of their last 20. hernandez put together his best start of the season on sunday and ended a three-start winless stretch by allowing one run and five hits over a season-best eight innings. the veteran right-hander has usually fared well against tampa bay with a 9-2 mark and 1.89 era in 17 career starts, including a perfect game on aug. 15, 2012.
tv: 4:10 p.m. et, root northwest (seattle), fs sun (tampa bay)
pitching matchup: mariners rh felix hernandez (6-4, 5.33 era) vs. rays lh blake snell (7-3, 2.36)

hernandez flashed his former all-star form in sunday's matchup against snell and also matched his season best of seven strikeouts. the 32-year-old was touched up for five runs in three of his previous five turns and possessed a 7.16 era during the stretch. hernandez has struggled against carlos gomez (6-for-20, two homers) while shutting down c.j. cron (2-for-20 with one homer and nine strikeouts).
snell is 3-0 over his last four starts and has a stellar 0.74 era during the stretch. for the seaosn, the 25-year-old is limiting opposing batters to a .180 average and has fanned 88 in 76 1/3 innings. snell is 1-1 with an 0.55 era in three career starts against seattle and neither hot-hitting jean segura (0-for-6) nor slugger kyle seager (0-for-4) have a hit against him.
walk-offs

1. the mariners are 5-0 against the rays this season and have won 11 of the past 12 meetings.

2. tampa bay ss adeiny hechavarria (hamstring) could begin a minor-league rehab stint as soon as monday.

3. seattle placed rhps juan nicasio (knee) and dan altavilla (elbow) on the 10-day disabled list and recalled rhp mike morin and 1b daniel vogelbach - who had an rbi single on friday - from triple-a tacoma.

prediction: rays 3, mariners 1

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San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins Preview and Predictions 06-09-2018

9th June 2018 by Gracenote
impressive rookie brian anderson looks to continue another hot streak as his miami marlins go for a fourth win in five contests when they host the san diego padres on saturday for the middle contest of a three-game set. anderson, who easily leads all major league rookies with 72 hits, had two singles and a double friday to extend his hitting streak to six games as the marlins recorded a 4-0 victory in the series opener.

anderson is 12-for-24 with six rbis during his current hitting streak and has hit safely in all five games against the padres this season (10-for-22) to raise his batting average to a team-best .304 overall. dan straily looks to clinch a second straight series victory for miami when he takes the ball saturday against tyson ross in a rematch of the game on may 29, won 9-5 by san diego. the padres came in 7-2 in their previous nine games with three straight series victories, but managed six hits friday and went 0-4 with runners in scoring position after scoring 22 times while winning three of four against the marlins last month. san diego first baseman eric hosmer registered a double and a single friday for his team-high 24th multi-hit game, and is 17-for-37 over his last 10 contests.
tv: 4:10 p.m. et, fs san diego, fs florida (miami)
pitching matchup: padres rh tyson ross (5-3, 3.31 era) vs. marlins rh dan straily (2-2, 3.50)

ross is unbeaten in his last five starts, allowing nine runs and 26 hits across 29 innings during that stretch, earning three victories and receiving a no-decision against miami along the way. the 31-year-old californian beat cincinnati last sunday with five innings of two-run ball and owns a 2.97 era in six road starts. j.t. realmuto and justin bour are both 3-for-6 versus ross, who permitted three runs over 5 1/3 innings against miami on may 29.
straily walked five batters while giving up just one run and two hits over 4 1/3 innings of a 6-1 setback at arizona last sunday to post his second consecutive loss. the 29-year-old marshall product gave up five runs (four earned) on seven hits and zero walks over 5 2/3 innings in a loss against ross and san diego last month. hosmer is 3-for-4 with a double versus straily, who is 0-1 with a 3.86 era in three career starts against the padres.
walk-offs

1. san diego inf-of jose pirela has hit safely in seven of his last eight games and four straight (6-for-16).

2. miami 2b starlin castro is 10-for-30 with four rbis in seven games during june to raise his batting average to .292.

3. the marlins (220) and the padres (212) came into the series with the most games played by rookies in the majors this year.

prediction: padres 5, marlins 3

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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds Preview and Predictions 06-09-2018

9th June 2018 by Gracenote
the visiting st. louis cardinals continue to dominate the cincinnati reds and will try to extend multiple impressive streaks when the teams play the middle contest of a three-game series on saturday. a 7-6 extra-inning victory in the opener friday night gave the cardinals 12 consecutive wins over their national league central division rivals, tied for the second-longest streak against the reds in franchise history.

st. louis also picked up its 10th straight triumph at great american ball park, which matches a 1930-31 streak as the club's longest on the road against cincinnati. jose martinez slugged a pair of homers in friday's win and is 11-for-22 with three home runs, three doubles and eight rbis during his six-game hitting streak. the reds forced extra innings with a two-run rally in the ninth but still wound up losing their 22nd home game, most in the majors, and they've dropped five of their last six overall. st. louis right-hander michael wacha took a no-hitter into the ninth inning sunday against pittsburgh and seeks an encore performance when he opposes luis castillo on saturday.
tv: 4:10 p.m. et, fs midwest (st. louis), fs ohio (cincinnati)
pitching matchup: cardinals rh michael wacha (7-1, 2.41 era) vs. reds rh luis castillo (4-6, 5.64)

wacha allowed a leadoff hit in the ninth inning against the pirates before departing with a season-high 111 pitches, striking out eight and walking two. the dominant outing left him 5-0 with a 1.60 era over a span of nine starts, which started with 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball against cincinnati on april 20. the 26-year-old is 10-1 with a 2.88 era in his career against the reds despite having some troubles with joey votto (13-for-36 with six extra-base hits) and scooter gennett (10-for-31).
castillo lasted six innings just once in his last four starts and was knocked out after 4 2/3 at san diego on sunday. home runs remain a major issue for the dominincan republic native, who has allowed at least one in eight of his last nine outings. the 25-year-old allowed three runs in five innings to get the loss earlier in the year against the cardinals and he is 0-2 with a 4.76 era in two career meetings.
walk-offs

1. reds of scott schebler went 4-for-6 on friday to record his fourth straight multi-hit effort.

2. cincinnati has a total of 23 runs while going 0-8 against st. louis this year.

3. the cardinals placed lhp tyler lyons (elbow) on the 10-day disabled list and recalled rhp mike mayers from triple-a memphis.

prediction: cardinals 6, reds 3

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies Preview and Predictions 06-09-2018

9th June 2018 by Gracenote
the arizona diamondbacks fell out of first place in the national league west at the end of may, but paul goldschmidt's emergence from a lengthy slump has them trending upward again. the star first baseman has recorded 10 hits in his last 14 at-bats for the diamondbacks, who continue their three-game series against the host colorado rockies on saturday.

goldschmidt posted a .144 batting average over 27 games last month but is hitting .241 overall after going 3-for-5 with a double and two home runs in friday's 9-4 win over the rockies, who have lost six of their last eight. arizona's jake lamb and david peralta also homered while jon jay went 0-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in his first contest since being acquired from kansas city on wednesday. the rockies lost their fifth straight home game friday despite recording 10 hits, including trevor story's two-run blast. nolan arenado singled in five at-bats to extend his hitting streak to nine games, but colorado's pitchers set a franchise record by giving up double-digit hits in a 10th consecutive contest.
tv: 7:15 p.m. et, fox
pitching matchup: diamondbacks rh matt koch (4-3, 3.76 era) vs. rockies rh chad bettis (4-1, 4.02)

koch recorded his second straight victory on sunday by allowing three hits over seven scoreless innings against miami. "he did everything you could possibly ask in one outing," manager torey lovullo told reporters. "he was pounding the zone. it was one of those special days when he's feeling every single pitch and was able to execute the way he wanted to." the 27-year-old rookie has posted a 2.03 era in three games (two starts) on the road compared to a 4.32 mark in six outings at chase field.
bettis remained winless since may 5 with a shaky outing against the los angeles dodgers on sunday, when he gave up five runs over 5 2/3 innings. the 28-year-old has allowed a total of 10 runs and 17 hits over 11 2/3 frames in his last two starts. lamb is 1-for-14 with seven strikeouts against bettis, who 1-2 with an 8.44 era in 11 career games (eight starts) against arizona - including a 10.13 era in five contests (three starts) at coors field.
walk-offs

1. the rockies have allowed seven or more runs in each of their last five home games.

2. arizona is 7-3 in its last 10 contests at coors field, including six straight wins.

3. the rockies placed lhp mike dunn on the 10-day disabled list with a left rhomboid strain and recalled rhp jeff hoffman from triple-a albuquerque.

prediction: diamondbacks 8, rockies 4

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Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Preview and Predictions 06-09-2018

9th June 2018 by Gracenote
jose altuve looks for his third consecutive multi-hit outing in the series when the houston astros visit the texas rangers on saturday in the third contest of a four-game set. the three-time american league batting champion had two hits, including a two-run homer, in houston's 7-3 victory on friday and is 5-for-9 in the series as the astros won the first two contests.

altuve is batting .362 in 47 at-bats against texas this season and also sports an overall six-game hitting streak, going 10-for-23 during the stretch. alex bregman homered for the second straight contest and is 9-for-29 with three homers and seven rbis during a seven-game hitting streak. texas designated hitter shin-soo choo is 4-for-7 with a homer and two walks in the series and has reached base in each of his past 24 games - the longest current streak in the majors. the rangers are just 13-21 in their home ballpark after allowing 12 runs in the first two games of the series.
tv: 7:15 p.m. et, fox

pitching matchup: astros rh charlie morton (7-1, 2.84 era) vs. rangers lh mike minor (4-4, 5.76)
morton won his first seven decisions of the season before getting pummeled for six runs and nine hits in 5 1/3 innings while losing to boston on sunday. the 34-year-old has served up four homers in 11 1/3 innings over his last two turns while allowing nine runs and 17 hits. morton is 1-0 with 26 strikeouts and only one walk in 13 innings against texas this season and is 2-1 with a 3.03 era in five career starts against the rangers while dominating joey gallo (0-for-12, 11 strikeouts).
minor was 2-3 in may despite a porous 6.96 era and surrendered nine homers in six starts during the month. the 30-year-old lost to seattle in his last outing on may 31 when he gave up five runs - four earned - and six hits over five innings. minor is 0-1 with a 6.52 era in two outings against houston this season and stands 1-2 with a 5.17 era in eight career appearances (five starts).

walk-offs

1. astros ss carlos correa (side) missed his second straight game on friday, brian mccann (knee) was activated from the 10-day disabled list and fellow c tim federowicz was designated for assignment.
2. texas 2b rougned odor hasn't driven in a run over the last nine contests.

3. houston rf george springer is 9-for-26 with two homers, five rbis and five walks in seven june games.

prediction: astros 5, rangers 3

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New York Yankees vs. New York Mets Preview and Predictions 06-09-2018

8th June 2018 by Gracenote
the new york yankees took on the best their crosstown rivals could throw at them and still walked away victoriously. the yankees will try to make it two straight in the subway series when they continue a three-game set at the stumbling new york mets on saturday.

a tiebreaking two-run homer by brett gardner in the top of the eighth inning lifted the yankees to a 4-1 win over the mets and ace jacob degrom in friday's opener, giving the bronx bombers a 32-9 record since a 9-9 start and thrusting them back into first place in the american league east. the yankees have won five straight over the mets, who also set a season standard with their seventh consecutive loss overall - during which they've scored a total of eight runs - and extended their home skid to nine straight. to make matters worse, they placed closer jeurys familia (shoulder) on the 10-day disabled list friday and announced that sunday's scheduled starter, noah syndergaard, would remain on the dl after he experienced swelling in his injured finger. the hosts will hope for some help from lefty steven matz, who gets the nod saturday opposite domingo german for the yankees.
tv: 7:15 p.m. et, fox
pitching matchup: yankees rh domingo german (0-4, 5.44 era) vs. mets lh steven matz (2-4, 3.42)

german is winless in 17 career appearances (five starts) and has lost each of his last three outings. he gave up four runs in a career-high 6 2/3 frames in a setback at detroit on monday. opponents are hitting .231 against the 25-year-old - who will be making his debut in interleague play - and he has 44 strikeouts in 41 1/3 innings overall.
matz left a start two turns ago due to a finger issue but showed no effects while giving up two runs in a season-high seven innings against the chicago cubs on sunday. he struck out seven and yielded five hits in the outing, which left him with a 2.32 era since the end of april. the 27-year-old new york native has a 7.63 era in three career starts against the city rivals, and all that was before the yankees added giancarlo stanton, who is 4-for-10 with two home runs versus matz.
walk-offs

1. mets of yoenis cespedes (hip) went 0-for-2 in a rehab game with double-a binghamton on friday.

2. the yankees have 51 homers in 29 road games, counting the suspended contest with washington.

3. mets of brandon nimmo hit a leadoff homer friday and has six long balls over his last 16 games.

prediction: yankees 5, mets 4

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Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Predictions 06-09-2018

9th June 2018 by Gracenote
the los angeles dodgers literally are powering through their latest wave of injuries with 22 home runs over their last seven games. the surging dodgers belted a season-high five homers in friday's 7-3 series-opening win over the visiting atlanta braves and will look to maintain their hot streak when the teams continue their three-game set on saturday.

yasmani grandal homered twice while joc pederson, max muncy and cody bellinger also went deep as the dodgers improved to 16-5 over their last 21 games. pederson and bellinger have combined for eight home runs over the last four games, but the dodgers' injury-plagued starting rotation received a scare friday when rookie star walker buehler exited in the sixth inning with rib soreness following another dominant performance. atlanta lost for the 13th time in their last 16 contests at dodger stadium despite a solo homer from johan camargo. freddie freeman doubled in four at-bats and is 6-for-12 with two blasts and four rbis over his last three games.
tv: 9:10 p.m. et, fs south (atlanta), sportsnet la (los angeles)
pitching matchup: braves rh anibal sanchez (1-0, 2.16 era) vs. dodgers lh alex wood (1-4, 4.48)

sanchez settled for a no-decision against washington on sunday after giving up two unearned runs and two hits over seven innings. "he's got a great feel for pitching and knows what he's doing," manager brian snitker told reporters. "i think his stuff is better than what i was led to believe when we signed him. he can change speeds, and he locates the fastball well." chase utley is 15-for-34 against sanchez, who owns a 3.21 era in five career starts versus the dodgers.
pitching on seven days' rest on sunday after dealing with hamstring cramps, wood struggled against colorado as he allowed six runs in two innings. the 27-year-old native of north carolina owns an impressive 60-to-13 strikeout-to-walk ratio but has given up a total of 11 runs over 7 1/3 frames in his last two starts. ender inciarte is 5-for-14 against wood, who is 1-2 with a 6.75 era in three career starts versus atlanta.
walk-offs

1. dodgers 3b justin turner (sore left wrist) was not in the lineup friday for the third time in the last four games and is listed as day-to-day.

2. atlanta of ronald acuna (knee) resumed baseball activities on friday and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment in a few days.

3. los angeles lhp rich hill (blister) will throw a simulated game saturday and is expected to rejoin the rotation next weekend.

prediction: dodgers 5, braves 4

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MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, June 9


San Francisco @ Washington

Game 901-902
June 9, 2018 @ 12:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Rodriguez) 16.618
Washington
(Gonzalez) 15.477
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-160
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+140); Over

Milwaukee @ Philadelphia

Game 903-904
June 9, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Suter) 15.963
Philadelphia
(Arrieta) 13.507
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+100); Over

Pittsburgh @ Chicago Cubs

Game 905-906
June 9, 2018 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Kingham) 14.358
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 16.803
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-165
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-165); N/A

St. Louis @ Cincinnati

Game 907-908
June 9, 2018 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Wacha) 14.476
Cincinnati
(Castillo) 13.315
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-115); Under

San Diego @ Miami

Game 909-910
June 9, 2018 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Ross) 15.657
Miami
(Straily) 12.560
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(-115); Over

Arizona @ Colorado

Game 911-912
June 9, 2018 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Koch) 13.461
Colorado
(Bettis) 15.480
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 2
14
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-140
12
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-140); Over

Atlanta @ LA Dodgers

Game 913-914
June 9, 2018 @ 9:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Sanchez) 15.685
LA Dodgers
(Wood) 17.511
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-175
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-175); Under

Baltimore @ Toronto

Game 915-916
June 9, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Gausman) 13.669
Toronto
(Sanchez) 15.764
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-125); Under

LA Angels @ Minnesota

Game 917-918
June 9, 2018 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Skaggs) 15.857
Minnesota
(Gibson) 16.882
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-105); Over

Kansas City @ Oakland

Game 919-920
June 9, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Duffy) 15.230
Oakland
(Bassitt) 13.859
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-190
8
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+170); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Boston

Game 921-922
June 9, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 15.940
Boston
(Price) 17.497
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-220
9
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-220); Under

Cleveland @ Detroit

Game 923-924
June 9, 2018 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Clevnger) 16.422
Detroit
(Fiers) 15.698
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-155
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-155); Under

Seattle @ Tampa Bay

Game 925-926
June 9, 2018 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Hernandez) 14.127
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 16.355
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-135
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-135); Under

Houston @ Texas

Game 927-928
June 9, 2018 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Morton) 16.779
Texas
(Minor) 15.293
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-175
10
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-175); Under

NY Yankees @ NY Mets

Game 929-930
June 9, 2018 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(German) 14.711
NY Mets
(Matz) 15.815
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-160
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+140); Under

[Can'tPickAWinner]

MLB

Saturday, June 9


National League
Pirates (31-32) @ Cubs (36-24)
Kingham is 0-2, 5.40 in his last three starts (under 3-2). Team in his starts: 2-3.
5-inning record: 2-2-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-5

Lester is 4-1, 1.99 in his last five starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 9-3.
5-inning record: 8-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-12

Pittsburgh lost lost 10 of its last 13 games; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven road games. Cubs won seven of their last eight games; under is 6-2 in their last eight Wrigley games.

Brewers (38-25) @ Phillies (32-29)
Suter is 3-1, 3.32 in his last four starts (over 4-0). Team in his starts: 5-6.
5-inning record: 5-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-11

Arrieta is 2-1, 2.29 in his last three starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 5-6.
5-inning record: 6-3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-11

Milwaukee lost four of its last six games; under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Phillies lost six of their last seven games; under is 6-2-1 in their last nine home games.

Giants (32-31) @ Nationals (35-26)
Rodriguez allowed one run in six IP (85 PT) in his first MLB start. Team in his starts: 1-0.
5-inning record: 0-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1

Gonzalez 2-0, 2.08 in his last three starts; under is 8-2 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 7-4.
5-inning record: 7-2-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-12

Giants won seven of their last seven games; under is 5-3 in their last eight games. Washington won four of its last six home games; under is 10-2 in their last 12 games.

Cardinals (34-27) @ Reds (22-42)
Wacha is 3-0, 1.65 in his last four starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 9-3.
5-inning record: 7-4-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Castillo is 0-2, 8.38 in his last two starts; under is 4-1-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 6-7.
5-inning record: 6-7. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-13

Cardinals are 5-6 in their last 11 road games; under is 8-5-1 in their last 14 road games. Cincinnati lost five of its last six games; over is 8-0 in their last eight games.

Padres (29-36) @ Marlins (23-40)
Ross is 3-0, 2.76 in his last five starts (under 8-4). Team in his starts: 8-4.
5-inning record: 7-3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-12

Straily is 0-2, 3.94 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 5-2.
5-inning record: 3-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-7

Padres won seven of their last ten games; over is 8-3 in their last 11 games. Miami lost seven of its last ten games; over is 7-4 in their last 11 games.

Diamondbacks (33-29) @ Rockies (32-31)
Koch is 2-1, 3.12 in his last three starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 5-4.
5-inning record: 3-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Bettis is 0-0, 6.83 in his last five starts; under is 6-3-2 in his last 11 starts. Team in his starts: 7-5.
5-inning record: 10-1-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-12

Arizona is 7-3 in its last ten games, but lost 11 of its last 14 road games; over is 6-2 in their last eight games. Colorado lost six of its last eight games; Rockies’ last seven games all went over.

Braves (36-27) @ Dodgers (32-31)
Sanchez is 1-0, 3.27 in four starts this year (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 3-1.
5-inning record: 1-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-4

Wood is 1-1, 6.98 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 6-6.
5-inning record: 3-6-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-12

Atlanta lost six of its last eight road games; under is 6-3 in their last nine games. Dodgers won six of their last seven games; six of their last seven games went over.

American League
White Sox (21-40) @ Red Sox (43-21)
Rodon is making his first ’18 start; he was 1-0, 1.53 in four AAA starts this year, and is 20-21, 3.95 in 63 MLB starts. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Price is 4-0, 2.87 in his last five starts; over is 3-2 in his home starts. Team in his starts: 8-4
5-inning record: 7-5. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-12

White Sox are 5-3 in their last eight games; under is 6-0-1 in their last seven games. Boston won four of its last six games; Red Sox’ last four games stayed under.

Orioles (19-43) @ Blue Jays (28-35)
Gausman is 0-3, 9.00 in his last four starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 4-8
5-inning record: 5-5-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-12

Sanchez is 1-2, 5.40 in his last four starts; over is 5-0-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 4-8.
5-inning record: 2-7-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Orioles lost nine of their last 11 games; under is 10-2 in their last 12 games. Blue Jays lost seven of their last ten games; under is 5-0 in their last five home games.

Indians (33-28) @ Tigers (30-35)
Clevinger is 1-2, 4.81 in his last four starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 5-7
5-inning record: 3-6-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-12

Fiers is 3-1, 3.78 in his last six starts; under is 2-0-1 in his last three. Team in his starts: 7-4.
5-inning record: 5-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-11

Cleveland is 10-3 in its last 13 games; under is 4-1 in their last five games. Tigers won five of their last eight home games; last five Detroit games stayed under the total.

Mariners (40-23) @ Rays (28-34)
Hernandez is 0-1, 5.04 in his last four starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 8-5
5-inning record: 6-6-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-13

Snell is 3-0, 1.11 in his last four starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 7-6.
5-inning record: 9-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-13

Mariners won 16 of their last 20 games; under is 14-4 in their last 18 games. Tampa Bay lost its last eight games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 games.

Astros (40-25) @ Rangers (27-39)
Morton is 1-1, 5.71 in his last three starts (over 3-0). Team in his starts: 7-5
5-inning record: 9-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Minor is 1-2, 8.38 in his last four starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 5-6.
5-inning record: 3-7-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-11

Houston won its last three games; over is 11-3-1 in last 15 Astro games. Texas won six of its last ten home games; under is 5-3 in the Rangers’ last eight games.

Angels (36-28) @ Twins (27-33)
Skaggs is 1-2, 3.54 in his last five starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 6-6
5-inning record: 6-4-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-12

Gibson is 0-2, 3.86 in his last four starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 6-6
5-inning record: 6-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-12

Angels won six of their last seven games; under is 8-1 in their last nine games. Minnesota won five of its last eight games; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven games.

Royals (21-42) @ A’s (33-31)
Duffy is 1-0, 2.89 in his last three starts; over is 8-2 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 3-10
5-inning record: 4-8-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-13

Bassitt is 2-11, 4.13 in 29 MLB games (23 starts); he is 2-3, 6.10 in 10 AAA games (7 starts) this season. Team in his starts: 0-0.
5-inning record: 0-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Royals lost seven of their last eight games; under is 5-3 in their last eight road games. A’s won their last three home games; under is 7-4-2 in their last 13 games.

Interleague
New York (A) (41-18) @ Mets (27-33)
German is 0-3, 7.88 in his last three starts (over 3-2). Team in his starts: 2-3
5-inning record: 0-3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-5

Matz is 1-1, 1.13 in his last three starts (16 IP). Under is 4-2 in his last six starts. Team in his starts: 6-5
5-inning record: 3-7-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-11

Bronx won eight of its last nine games; under is 7-3-1 in their last 11 games. Mets lost their last nine home games; under is 9-2 in their last 11 home games.

Umpires
SF-Wsh: Under is 7-2 in last nine Barry games.
Mil-Phil: Under is 3-0-1 in last four Culbreth games.
Pitt-Chi: Under is 8-2 in last ten Eddings games.
Stl-Cin: Over is 8-2 in Knight games this season.
SD-Mia: Underdogs won six of last eight Baker games.
Az-Colo: Three of last four Morales games went over.
Atl-LA: Under is 8-3 in last eleven Hernandez games.

Balt-Tor: Under is 5-2 in last seven Little games.
LA-Minn: Last four Reynolds games stayed under.
KC-A’s: Under is 7-2 in last nine Randazzo games.
Chi-Bos: Underdogs won five of last six Livernsparger games.
Clev-Det: Over is 7-2 in last nine Gorman games.
Sea-TB: Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Hudson games.
Hst-Tex: Under is 9-2 in last eleven Holbrook games.

NY-NY: Under is 4-2 in last six Tumpane games.

______________________________

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 6/8
Ariz 14-12-4……14-9-8……..28-21
Atl 17-13-5…..9-11-8………26-24
Cubs 13-10-7……14-12-4…….27-22
Reds 8-21-3……9-19-3………17-40
Colo 19-11-7……16-10-2……34-22
LA 15-13-3…….14-13-6……29-26
Miami 12-19-3…..13-10-6…….25-29
Milw 16-12-6…..14-13-2…….30-25
Mets 13-13-2……12-14-7…..24-25
Philly 12-14-6…..12-10-6……24-24
Pitt 12-13-5……14-9-9…….26-22
St. Louis 16-8-4……16-16-1……32-24
SD 8-14-6……14-18-4…….22-31
SF 12-14-8…..12-15-3………24-29
Wash 18-8-6..…16-11-3………34-19

Orioles 8-18-8…….10-17-2……18-35
Boston 15-12-6……17-11-4……..32-23
White Sox 11-18-4…….7-18-4…..18-36
Cleveland 13-11-6……20-7-5……33-18
Detroit 11-15-4……15-14-9……..26-28
Astros 16-10-7……18-10-5…….34-19
KC 10-18-5…….10-17-5…..20-35
Angels 18-8-3……..13-15-7……31-23
Twins 10-13-7……13-15-5…..23-28
NYY 16-7-6……17-9-5…….33-16
A’s 11-14-7……13-12-7……24-26
Seattle 20-10-4……13-10-9……33-20
TB 17-13-6……9-13-4…….26-25
Texas 10-18-4…..10-21-3…….20-39
Toronto 9-16-5……..9-17-8…….18-33

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 6/8)
Ariz 10-29……..10-30…….20
Atl 13-34……12-29……….25
Cubs 7-30……..14-32………21
Reds 9-31……..6-30………..15
Colo 14-35…….13-28..…….27
LA 11-31……..10-31..……..20
Miami 9-34……..11-30……….20
Milw 10-34……..6-28…..…16
Mets 10-28……..10-32…….20
Philly 7-33……..9-29……….16
Pitt 7-30……..10-33………17
StL 10-27……..9-33………19
SD 6-28……..7-37……….13
SF 5-32………13-30….…18
Wash 14-34……..9-29……..23

Orioles 13-34……..11-29………24
Boston 12-33……13-32………25
White Sox 9-33……9-29…..……18
Clev 8-31…….10-31………18
Detroit 9-29……..11-37………20
Astros 6-31…..…8-32……….14
KC 10-34..……..9-31……..19
Angels 8-28…..…..7-34………15
Twins 7-30………6-38……….13
NYY 5-28……..12-30………17
A’s 7-33…..…..10-32………17
Seattle 11-32………9-32………20
TB 12-36..……7-26………19
Texas 4-32…….…9-33………13
Toronto 5-32………9-32……….14

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 31-21 NL, favorites +$851
AL @ NL– 19-18 AL, favorites -$651
Total: 49-40 NL, favorites +$200

[Can'tPickAWinner]

MLB

Saturday, June 9

Trend Report

San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games
San Francisco is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
San Francisco is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games on the road
San Francisco is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Washington
San Francisco is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of San Francisco's last 17 games when playing Washington
San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
San Francisco is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
Washington is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington's last 11 games
Washington is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco
Washington is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Washington's last 17 games when playing San Francisco
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Washington is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco


Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games
Milwaukee is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Milwaukee's last 20 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Philadelphia is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Philadelphia's last 20 games when playing at home against Milwaukee


Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games
Baltimore is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 8 games
Baltimore is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Baltimore is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
Baltimore is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 8 games when playing Toronto
Baltimore is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Toronto is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing Baltimore
Toronto is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore


Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 8 games
LA Angels is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
LA Angels is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Angels's last 12 games on the road
LA Angels is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
LA Angels is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
LA Angels is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against LA Angels


Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 6-15 ATS in its last 21 games
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Chi Cubs is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Chi Cubs is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh


Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Chi White Sox is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games
Chi White Sox is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Boston
Chi White Sox is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing Boston
Chi White Sox is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Boston
Chi White Sox is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
Boston is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games
Boston is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Boston is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home
Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Boston is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox


Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Oakland
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Kansas City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Kansas City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Oakland's last 14 games at home
Oakland is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Kansas City


San Diego Padres
San Diego is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
San Diego is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games on the road
San Diego is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Miami
San Diego is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Miami
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Marlins
Miami is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home
Miami is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing San Diego
Miami is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Diego
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego


Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Seattle is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Seattle's last 18 games
Seattle is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
Seattle is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Seattle is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 11 games
Tampa Bay is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Tampa Bay is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 11 games at home
Tampa Bay is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Seattle
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle


St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 9 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 8 games
Cincinnati is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games at home
Cincinnati is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing St. Louis
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Cincinnati is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 9 games when playing at home against St. Louis


Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Cleveland is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games at home
Detroit is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 10 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Detroit is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Cleveland


Houston Astros
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games
Houston is 17-7 ATS in its last 24 games on the road
Houston is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games on the road
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Texas
Houston is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Texas
Houston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas Rangers
Texas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Texas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Houston
Texas is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Houston
Texas is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 9 games when playing at home against Houston


Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona's last 8 games
Arizona is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Arizona is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
Arizona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing Colorado
Arizona is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Colorado is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Colorado's last 9 games
Colorado is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games at home
Colorado is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona


New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
NY Yankees is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
NY Yankees is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
NY Yankees is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
NY Yankees is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing NY Mets
NY Yankees is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 12 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
New York Mets
NY Mets is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Mets is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games
NY Mets is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
NY Mets is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Mets's last 11 games at home
NY Mets is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Mets is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Mets is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Mets's last 12 games when playing at home against NY Yankees


Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games
Atlanta is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
LA Dodgers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games
LA Dodgers is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games at home
LA Dodgers is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
LA Dodgers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games when playing Atlanta
LA Dodgers is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta

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MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, June 9

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SAN FRANCISCO (32 - 31) at WASHINGTON (35 - 26) - 12:05 PM
DERECK RODRIGUEZ (R) vs. GIO GONZALEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 39-75 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 32-31 (+6.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 4-9 (-9.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
WASHINGTON is 61-51 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 6-13 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 41-41 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-1 (+2.8 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

DERECK RODRIGUEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

GIO GONZALEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GONZALEZ is 5-5 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.05 and a WHIP of 1.268.
His team's record is 7-7 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-6. (+1.5 units)

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MILWAUKEE (38 - 25) at PHILADELPHIA (32 - 29) - 1:05 PM
BRENT SUTER (L) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-28 (+17.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-10 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 836-879 (+19.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 38-25 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-3 (+11.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 20-14 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 23-16 (+12.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 31-18 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 48-38 (+18.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 136-152 (-42.1 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
ARRIETA is 4-11 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

BRENT SUTER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SUTER is 0-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ARRIETA is 8-4 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 10-5 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.6 units)

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PITTSBURGH (31 - 32) at CHICAGO CUBS (36 - 24) - 2:20 PM
NICK KINGHAM (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 87-115 (-34.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
LESTER is 102-40 (+39.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 1731-1786 (-267.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 370-307 (-81.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 924-835 (-161.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 429-383 (-82.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 56-48 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 47-43 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 71-61 (-18.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 121-109 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 843-782 (-154.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-4 (+0.4 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

NICK KINGHAM vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
KINGHAM is 0-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.764.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

JON LESTER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LESTER is 6-5 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.413.
His team's record is 7-7 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-7. (-0.8 units)

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ST LOUIS (34 - 27) at CINCINNATI (22 - 42) - 4:10 PM
MICHAEL WACHA (R) vs. LUIS CASTILLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 22-42 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 10-22 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CINCINNATI is 6-20 (-13.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 14-31 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-0 (+8.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

MICHAEL WACHA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WACHA is 10-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.41 and a WHIP of 1.146.
His team's record is 13-3 (+9.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-6. (+2.9 units)

LUIS CASTILLO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
CASTILLO is 0-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.77 and a WHIP of 1.677.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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SAN DIEGO (29 - 36) at MIAMI (23 - 40) - 4:10 PM
TYSON ROSS (R) vs. DANIEL STRAILY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
STRAILY is 41-30 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 25-10 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 16-6 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 13-5 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 21-16 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 12-6 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 102-118 (+19.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 48-44 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ROSS is 9-3 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ROSS is 8-2 (+6.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

TYSON ROSS vs. MIAMI since 1997
ROSS is 1-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

DANIEL STRAILY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
STRAILY is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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ARIZONA (33 - 29) at COLORADO (32 - 31) - 7:15 PM
MATT KOCH (R) vs. CHAD BETTIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 119-107 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 45-39 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BETTIS is 32-21 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BETTIS is 14-8 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 127-101 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 16-10 (+12.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 18-10 (+8.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 90-68 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 74-52 (+19.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 11-17 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-1 (+1.6 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

MATT KOCH vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

CHAD BETTIS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
BETTIS is 1-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 7.46 and a WHIP of 1.972.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.6 units)

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ATLANTA (36 - 27) at LA DODGERS (32 - 31) - 9:10 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. ALEX WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SANCHEZ is 21-45 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 27-8 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 36-26 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 16-7 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 21-18 (+13.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 20-15 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 16-12 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 19-7 (+14.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 23-13 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 32-31 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 15-17 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 22-22 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 19-24 (-19.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SANCHEZ is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.21 and a WHIP of 1.179.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

ALEX WOOD vs. ATLANTA since 1997
WOOD is 1-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 2.181.
His team's record is 1-2 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

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BALTIMORE (19 - 43) at TORONTO (28 - 35) - 1:05 PM
KEVIN GAUSMAN (R) vs. AARON SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 19-43 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 9-25 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 11-29 (-17.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-30 (-17.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-33 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
GAUSMAN is 12-31 (-20.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 14-27 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 14-25 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 104-121 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 12-23 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 8-14 (-8.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 1-8 (-8.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
TORONTO is 41-62 (-27.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-1 (+3.1 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.2 Units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. TORONTO since 1997
GAUSMAN is 6-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.22 and a WHIP of 1.358.
His team's record is 10-4 (+6.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-10. (-7.1 units)

AARON SANCHEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SANCHEZ is 6-3 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.24 and a WHIP of 1.524.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+3.7 units)

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LA ANGELS (36 - 28) at MINNESOTA (27 - 33) - 2:10 PM
TYLER SKAGGS (L) vs. KYLE GIBSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 16-4 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 564-531 (+52.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 11-2 (+8.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 10-5 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 344-269 (+46.9 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 15-6 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 45-66 (-23.5 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 86-106 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 280-303 (-61.1 Units) against the money line in home games in day games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-2 (+0.2 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

TYLER SKAGGS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SKAGGS is 0-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
GIBSON is 2-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.316.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.6 units)

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KANSAS CITY (21 - 43) at OAKLAND (33 - 31) - 4:05 PM
DANNY DUFFY (L) vs. CHRIS BASSITT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 21-43 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 11-32 (-18.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 176-102 (+56.5 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 14-4 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 47-37 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 279-290 (+38.0 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-1 (+2.5 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
DUFFY is 3-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.53 and a WHIP of 1.178.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

CHRIS BASSITT vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BASSITT is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.59 and a WHIP of 1.659.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (21 - 40) at BOSTON (43 - 21) - 4:05 PM
CARLOS RODON (L) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 7-23 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 412-424 (+32.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
BOSTON is 706-624 (-73.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 529-484 (-68.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-0 (+2.6 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CARLOS RODON vs. BOSTON since 1997
RODON is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.29 and a WHIP of 1.097.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

DAVID PRICE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
PRICE is 5-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.096.
His team's record is 8-6 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-5. (+3.6 units)

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CLEVELAND (33 - 28) at DETROIT (30 - 35) - 4:10 PM
MIKE CLEVINGER (R) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 20-15 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 18-14 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CLEVELAND is 67-27 (+31.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 62-103 (-32.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 6-2 (+2.4 Units) against DETROIT this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

MIKE CLEVINGER vs. DETROIT since 1997
CLEVINGER is 4-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
FIERS is 3-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.22 and a WHIP of 1.165.
His team's record is 3-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

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SEATTLE (40 - 23) at TAMPA BAY (28 - 34) - 4:10 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. BLAKE SNELL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 40-23 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 20-11 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 52-33 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 14-2 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 18-24 (-16.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 9-25 (-17.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 9-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.89 and a WHIP of 0.901.
His team's record is 14-3 (+10.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-11. (-6.3 units)

BLAKE SNELL vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SNELL is 1-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 0.55 and a WHIP of 1.041.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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HOUSTON (40 - 25) at TEXAS (27 - 39) - 7:15 PM
CHARLIE MORTON (R) vs. MIKE MINOR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 260-309 (-79.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.
TEXAS is 200-193 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 36-25 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 37-25 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 149-132 (+30.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 50-57 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 37-15 (+15.0 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 77-45 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 39-14 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 54-32 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 4-8 (+0.8 Units) against HOUSTON this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.5 Units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. TEXAS since 1997
MORTON is 2-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.03 and a WHIP of 1.213.
His team's record is 2-3 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

MIKE MINOR vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MINOR is 0-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.53 and a WHIP of 1.156.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.6 units)

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NY YANKEES (41 - 18) at NY METS (27 - 33) - 7:15 PM
DOMINGO GERMAN (R) vs. STEVEN MATZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 26-33 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 2-15 (-12.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 12-20 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 10-18 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 7-14 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
NY METS are 74-92 (-28.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 5-13 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
NY METS are 1-8 (-9.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
NY METS are 13-21 (-9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

DOMINGO GERMAN vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

STEVEN MATZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MATZ is 1-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 7.63 and a WHIP of 1.566.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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MLB

Saturday, June 9


STREAKING AND SLUMPING STARTING PITCHERS

Streaking: Blake Snell, Tampa Bay Rays (7-3, 2.36 ERA, $115)

Snell might be the only thing the dozens of Rays fans in Tampa Bay have to cheer about these days. The club is 0-8 in its last eight games and 14.5 games back of the New York Yankees in the American League East standings.

But this young lefty is proving to be one for the future. Snell struck out 12 and allowed just two hits in six innings of work against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday and extended his streak of quality starts to four games. He owns a miniscule 0.51 ERA over his last three appearances and he hasn’t allowed a home run since the second week of May.

Slumping: Mike Minor, Texas Rangers (4-4, 5.76 ERA, $13)

Minor hasn’t produced a quality start in any of his last five appearances and the Rangers are 1-4 in those five games. Opponents are batting .303 against the 30-year-old lefty since his last start in April and he owns a 1.51 WHIP (walks + hits per inning) over his last seven starts.

SATURDAY’S TOP TRENDS

*The Yankees are 8-1 in their last nine interleague games.
*The Mets are 3-14 in their last 17 games.
*The Over is 5-0-1 in the Rockies’ last six home games.
*The Cards are 9-2 in Michael Wacha’s last 11 starts.
*The Rays 0-8 in their eight games.
*The Under 11-3 in Oakland’s last 14 home games.
*The Cubs are 7-1 in their last eight games.
*The Pirates 1-5 in their last six games.
*The Under is 4-0 in the Blue Jays’ last four games.

WEATHER WATCH

There’s a chance of rain for this afternoon’s game in Detroit between the Indians and Tigers. Also the wind is blowing out in Oakland and in for today’s game at Target Field between the Twins and Angels.

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Diamond Trends - Saturday
Vince Akins


SU Play On Trend of the Day:

-- The Indians are 10-0 since Jun 27, 2016 as a road 140+ favorite after they had a comeback win last game.

SU Play Against Trend of the Day:

-- The Reds are 0-14 since Aug 06, 2015 as a home dog after they played extra innings last game.

Player Trend of the Day:

-- The Yankees are 8-0-1 since Apr 21, 2018 after Giancarlo Stanton hit a home run last game. team=Yankees and Giancarlo Stanton:p:home

MLB Bible Trend of the Day:

-- The Padres are 0-15 OU on the road after a game in which they were shut out over the first 6 innings.