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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Delaware Park - Race #4 - Post: 2:45pm - Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $17,000 Class Rating: 85

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#3 MARQ ONE (ML=5/1)
#1 GILGIMESH (ML=8/1)
#5 GEEBOP (ML=4/1)


MARQ ONE - Have to give this fine animal a good look. In recent races, has posted the best speed figures on the turf at this distance. Looking at today's class rating, this thoroughbred is up against an easier field than last out at Parx Racing. This horse has the class to win the race. A tactical ride by Rosado, and this one could bound home the winner. GILGIMESH - Possibly a peak effort for this colt today. Been getting closer with each recent start. You'll be generating profits right and left by turning your cash onto this jockey/conditioner combination. Jock jumped on this colt's back for the first try on June 21st. Should 'know' the horse even better in today's contest. GEEBOP - I like that most recent contest on June 18th at Delaware Park where he ran second. This gelding's last speed rating is strong enough to win here, I'll wager on him right back this time out. PP lines show this thoroughbred with three improving speed figs. Suarez should be on a live one today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 SIR DOUGLAS (ML=3/1), #6 DILUTEM (ML=6/1), #2 STAY AWESOME (ML=8/1),

SIR DOUGLAS - Difficult to put any cash on this gelding on the win end. Likes to hit the board though. DILUTEM - Looked like he was in good form on June 7th. Hasn't been near the track since then though. Not a positive sign. He only beat a maiden claiming field in the last event. Have to pass on this one versus winners for now. STAY AWESOME - Tough assignment for this thoroughbred to beat winners this time out after only defeating maiden claimers last race out.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #3 MARQ ONE to win. Have to have odds of at least 3/1 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,3,5]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [1,3,5] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Louisiana Downs - Race #1 - Post: 3:15pm - Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $8,500 Class Rating: 73

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#7 TENTWELVEFOURTEEN (ML=4/1)
#1 SINGING DEACON (ML=2/1)


TENTWELVEFOURTEEN - Last time this gelding ran today's trip he got a speed rating that would probably win today's event. In this race here, this horse has clearly shown signs that he likes the grass. His speed ratings are the highest in the field for this distance and surface. This gelding is in excellent physical condition right now. Ended up third last out and comes back quickly. This gelding should be in top form, this far into his form cycle. Average class rating is tops in this bunch. I think that is a big advantage for a grass race. SINGING DEACON - This gelding was impressive in finishing third on a slow track on January 11th. A signal that he should do well against these ponies in his first turf try. Nice return on investment for this jockey and conditioner tandem. Failed to win as the public choice in his last start. Ran well considering the rating registered was good enough to make him one of the contenders in today's race. Have to like the way Hodges has raced this gelding back into shape off the layoff. Animal is well spotted in this sprint and I think he'll run well today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 SAVED BY ZERO (ML=3/1), #4 THEBOYZDELIGHT (ML=7/2), #6 SOUTHERN CUSTOM (ML=8/1),

SAVED BY ZERO - Should have at least finished in the money in the last couple of months in a sprint event to be worth the chance at low odds in a sprint. All kinds of crazy zip signed up for this event. Little chance for this early speedball. THEBOYZDELIGHT - Tough to support any horse that runs as well as he did and then lays up and doesn't workout at all. All sorts of crazy early zip on board for this contest. No chance for this early speedball. SOUTHERN CUSTOM - The lack of workouts has to make one concerned despite the good performance in the last contest. Earned his best speed rating last time out, but the track conditions may have played a major role in the outcome. Hard to play this horse out of the Jun 20th race. Only faced maidens in that one.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - TENTWELVEFOURTEEN - Took a drop in class last time out at Louisiana Downs. Stays at the same level today. Look for a strong performance.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #7 TENTWELVEFOURTEEN to win if you can get at least 3/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
7 with 1 with [4,6,8] Total Cost: $3

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Mountaineer Park
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 5 - Maiden Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $6100 Class Rating: 55

FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 116 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 4 THUNDERS FURY 12/1

# 6 WISE SURPRISE 12/1

# 2 BLUE XANADU 8/1

THUNDERS FURY is my selection and the potential return justifies the dangerous nature of the long odds. The price should be just right on this horse. WISE SURPRISE - This animal has to be in sound condition coming back to the track so quickly. BLUE XANADU - Will probably go to the front end and might never look back.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Presque Isle Downs
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 1 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $11000 Class Rating: 78

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE JANUARY 31, 2018 OR WHICH HAVE NOT WON THREE RACES IN 2017 - 2018. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JUNE 9 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 5 GUSSIED UP 7/2

# 4 OUR GABRIELLE 4/1

# 3 THE BABE 5/2

GUSSIED UP has a decent shot to take this race. With Villagomez aboard her, this mare will almost certainly be able to break out early in this event. With a very strong 76 speed rating last time out, will definitely be a factor in this contest. She has garnered formidable figures under today's conditions and ought to fare well versus this group. OUR GABRIELLE - Should go off at a decent number and has some positives going for her. She should be considered given the formidable speed figures.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Parx Racing
Parx Racing - Race 8

Daily Double / Pick 3 (Races 8-9-10) / Exacta / 50 cent Trifecta 10 cent Superfecta


Starter Allowance $12,500 • 1 Mile 70 yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 96 • Purse: $32,000 • Post: 4:04P
(PLUS UP TO 40% PABF) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $12,500 OR LESS SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2016. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JUNE 9 ALLOWED 3 LBS.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Lone Trailer. CAR FIFTY FOUR is the Lone Trailer of the race. * KEY ANGLES * CAR FIFTY FOUR: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. RUBY BLEU: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or a n "L" designation. RONNIE ROAM: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. BUD FOX: Horse had a bullet workout within the last seven days. RUN FOR JAMES: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
7
CAR FIFTY FOUR
2/1

5/1
5
RUBY BLEU
6/1

6/1
8
RONNIE ROAM
12/1

6/1
2
BUD FOX
8/1

9/1
3
RUN FOR JAMES
4/1

10/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
3
RUN FOR JAMES
3

4/1
Front-runner
91

99

95.4

79.2

72.2
2
BUD FOX
2

8/1
Front-runner
92

89

90.4

79.8

72.3
6
CHAMPAGNE CHUCK
6

3/1
Front-runner
91

83

72.0

71.6

57.6
8
RONNIE ROAM
8

12/1
Stalker
96

88

88.0

87.4

78.9
5
RUBY BLEU
5

6/1
Stalker
102

81

85.2

87.4

83.4
4
BATTLE TAP
4

20/1
Stalker
87

85

72.2

77.2

62.2
1
STREET HEAT
1

10/1
Alternator/Stalker
98

81

95.0

83.8

76.3
7
CAR FIFTY FOUR
7

2/1
Trailer
99

91

79.2

86.8

79.3

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Thistledown
Thistledown - Race 1

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


Maiden Claiming $5,000 • 1 Mile 70 yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 52 • Purse: $9,500 • Post: 1:40P
FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000 (OHIO REGISTERED FOALS PREFERRED).
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Lone Front-runner. TRUMP THAT is the Lone Front-runner of the race, but has been deemed a non-contender due to a low Platinum Figure or other overall low ratings. * KEY ANGLES * SLOWERANDSLOWER: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation o r an "L" designation. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. PLEASANT TRUTH: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. DUCHESS ABBY: Horse ranks in the top three in av erage Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
4
SLOWERANDSLOWER
5/2

7/2
3
PLEASANT TRUTH
3/1

4/1
5
DUCHESS ABBY
6/1

6/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
6
TRUMP THAT
6

8/1
Front-runner
0

0

20.2

20.2

10.2
3
PLEASANT TRUTH
3

3/1
Stalker
56

33

53.5

43.8

38.3
4
SLOWERANDSLOWER
4

5/2
Alternator/Stalker
53

42

45.2

39.9

36.4
5
DUCHESS ABBY
5

6/1
Alternator/Trailer
55

46

43.6

27.5

19.5
2
FATE STEPS IN
2

9/2
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

65.4

20.9

14.4
1
GRANDMA DOTTIE
1

7/2
Alternator/Non-contender
43

43

21.7

21.7

13.7

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MLB
Dunkel

Monday, July 9


Washington @ Pittsburgh

Game 901-902
July 9, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Rodriguez) 12.616
Pittsburgh
(Nova) 14.634
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-115); Over

Philadelphia @ NY Mets

Game 903-904
July 9, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Nola) 15.512
NY Mets
(Oswalt) 13.465
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-165
8
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-165); Under

Milwaukee @ Miami

Game 905-906
July 9, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Andrson) 15.980
Miami
(Urena) 14.870
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-150); Under

LA Dodgers @ San Diego

Game 907-908
July 9, 2018 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Kershaw) 15.687
San Diego
(Perdomo) 12.955
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-245
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-245); Under

Chicago Cubs @ San Francisco

Game 909-910
July 9, 2018 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hendrcks) 16.566
San Francisco
(Suarez) 15.278
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-115); Under

NY Yankees @ Baltimore

Game 911-912
July 9, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Cessa) 15.314
Baltimore
(Ramirez) 13.445
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-160
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-160); Under

Texas @ Boston

Game 913-914
July 9, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Minor) 15.325
Boston
(Rodriguez) 18.644
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-200
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-200); Over

Detroit @ Tampa Bay

Game 915-916
July 9, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Liriano) 15.149
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 17.546
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-185
7
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-185); Over

Kansas City @ Minnesota

Game 917-918
July 9, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Duffy) 13.119
Minnesota
(Berrios) 16.154
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-200
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-200); Under

Oakland @ Houston

Game 919-920
July 9, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Montas) 16.794
Houston
(Cole) 18.327
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-240
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-240); Under

Cincinnati @ Cleveland

Game 921-922
July 9, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(DeSclfni) 14.242
Cleveland
(Clevnger) 17.658
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-170
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-170); Over

NY Yankees @ Baltimore

Game 923-924
July 9, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 16.270
Baltimore
(Yacabonis) 12.318
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-170
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-170); Over

Philadelphia @ NY Mets

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

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eflin) 15.386
NY Mets
(Wheeler) 13.790
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-120); Under

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MLB

Monday, July 9


National League
Nationals (45-44) @ Pirates (41-48)
Rodriguez is 0-0, 9.00 in two starts (over 2-0). Nationals scored 17 runs in the two games. Team in his starts: 2-0
5-inning record: 0-1-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Nova is 0-1, 4.74 in his last three starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 8-8.
5-inning record: 7-4-5. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-16

Nationals won three of their last four games, are 9-5 in road series openers. Under is 4-1 in their last five road games. Pittsburgh lost seven of its last eight home games; they’re 9-6 in home series openers. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Phillies (49-38) @ Mets (35-51)
Eflin is 6-0, 1.91 in his last six starts (under 5-1). Team in his starts: 8-3
5-inning record: 9-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-11

Nola is 4-0, 2.56 in his last five starts; under is 9-2-1 in his last 12 starts. Team in his starts: 13-5
5-inning record: 7-5-6. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-18

Wheeler is 0-0, 1.35 in his last two starts; over is 9-5 in his last 14. Team in his starts: 4-12
5-inning record: 5-9-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-16

Oswalt is 0-1, 10.80 in his last two starts (over 1-0-1). Team in his starts: 1-1.
5-inning record: 1-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Phillies won eight of their last ten games; they’re 6-8 in road series openers. Under is 9-3 in their last 12 games. Mets are 4-13 in their last 17 games, 7-8 in home series openers. Under is 4-2-1 in their last seven games.

Brewers (54-36) @ Marlins (37-55)
Anderson is 1-0, 1.56 in his last three starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 10-7
5-inning record: 10-4-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-17

Urena is 1-1, 2.41 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 3-14.
5-inning record: 6-8-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-17

Brewers won six of their last seven games; they’re 9-5 in road series openers. Over is 8-3 in their last 11 games. Miami lost three of its last four games; they won their last five home series openers. Under is 7-2-1 in their last ten home games.

Dodgers (48-41) @ Padres (39-53)
Kershaw is 1-0, 2.84 in his last four starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 4-7.
5-inning record: 6-4-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-11

Perdomo is 1-2, 7.78 in five starts (under 3-2). Team in his starts: 1-4.
5-inning record: 1-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-5

Dodgers won five of their last seven games, are 7-6 in road series openers. Under is 7-2 in their last nine road games. San Diego lost four of last five home games, are 9-18 vs lefty starters, 2-19 in last 21 series openers. Over is 11-4 in their last 15 home games.

Cubs (51-36) @ Giants (47-45)
Hendricks is 1-5, 6.29 in his last seven starts; under is 9-3-1 in his last 13. Team in his starts: 6-11
5-inning record: 4-8-5. Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-17

Suarez is 1-1, 1.80 in his last four starts; over is 6-4-1 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 5-9
5-inning record: 4-5-5. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-14

Cubs won eight of their last nine games, are 10-4 in road series openers, 14-5 vs lefty starters. Over is 5-1 in their last six road games. Giants lost five of their last seven games; they’re 9-5 in home series openers- under is 10-4 in their last 14 games.

American League
New York (58-29) @ Baltimore (24-65)
Sabathia is 2-1, 2.45 in his last three starts; under is 5-0-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 9-7
5-inning record: 8-6-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-16

Cessa allowed three runs in three IP (74 PT) in his first ’18 start. Team in his starts: 0-1
5-inning record: 0-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1

Yacabonis allowed two runs in four IP in his first ’18 start (67 PT). Team in his starts: 0-1
5-inning record: 0-0-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1

Ramirez is 0-2, 4.82 in two starts this year (under 2-0). Team in his starts: 0-2.
5-inning record: 0-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

New York won four of its last five games; they’re 9-6 in road series openers- under is 15-2 in their last 17 road games. Orioles are 1-13 in their last 14 games, 4-10 in home series openers, 10-20 vs lefty starters. Under is 9-4 in their last 13 games.

Rangers (40-51) @ Red Sox (62-29)
Minor is 2-0, 2.42 in his last four starts; under is 5-0-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 8-8
5-inning record: 5-8-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-16

Rodriguez is 5-2, 3.89 in his last seven starts; under is 5-2-2 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 14-3.
5-inning record: 10-5-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-17

Rangers lost five of their last seven games; they’re 5-9 in road series openers, 12-16 vs lefty starters. Under is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Boston won their last six games, are 12-10 vs lefty starters, 10-3 in home series openers. Over is 6-2 in their last eight games.

Tigers (40-52) @ Rays (45-44)
Liriano is 0-4, 6.00 in his last four starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 4-9
5-inning record: 5-4-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-13

Archer is making his first start since June 2; he is 1-1, 1.14 in his last four starts. Under is 6-0-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 6-7.
5-inning record: 3-7-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-13

Detroit is 4-15 in its last 19 games, 4-11 in road series openers. Under is 7-2-1 in their last ten games. Tampa Bay is 11-4 in its last 15 games, 8-5 in home series openers, 16-12 vs lefty starters. Under is 9-2 in their last 11 games.

Royals (25-64) @ Twins (39-48)
Duffy is 1-1, 3.50 in his last three starts; over is 11-4 in his last 15. Team in his starts: 6-12
5-inning record: 6-9-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-18

Berrios is 0-2, 7.15 in his last two starts; under is 6-3-1 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 10-8
5-inning record: 7-7-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-18

Royals lost their last nine games, are 4-10 in road series openers. Five of their last six games went over. Minnesota won its last five home games; they’re 7-8 in home series openers. Four of their last six games stayed under.

A’s (50-40) @ Astros (61-31)
Montas is 1-1, 5.87 in his last three starts (over 6-1). Team in his starts: 5-2
5-inning record: 4-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-7

Cole is 1-1, 4.70 in his last four starts; over is 7-3 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 15-3.
5-inning record: 9-5-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-18

A’s won 10 of their last 12 games; they’re 9-3 in last 12 road series openers. Over is 8-4 in their last dozen road games. Houston won its last six games; they’re 8-7 in home series openers. Under is 8-2 in their last ten games.

Interleague
Reds (39-51) @ Indians (49-39)
DeSclafani is 0-0, 6.94 in his last two starts (over 5-0-1). Team in his starts: 3-3
5-inning record: 5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-6

Clevinger is 3-1, 2.81 in his last four starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 8-9.
5-inning record: 5-7-5. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-17

Reds split its last ten games; they’re 6-8 in road series openers. Over is 9-2 in their last 11 games. Cleveland won five of its last seven games; they’re 8-7 in home series openers. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 7/8
Ariz 22-15-5……22-18-8……..44-33
Atl 22-20-7…..18-14-8………40-34
Cubs 16-19-9……20-16-7…….36-35
Reds 14-25-4……18-24-4….…32-49
Colo 26-14-12……22-14-4……48-29
LA 19-16-5…….25-17-9……44-33
Miami 18-24-5…..17-19-…….35-43
Milw 18-16-8…..26-18-4…….44-34
Mets 19-23-2……16-18-10…..35-39
Philly 16-17-8…..24-14-7……40-31
Pitt 18-20-6……17-16-11……..35-36
StL 22-17-5……19-22-4………41-39
SD 17-24-9……16-21-4…….33-44
SF 21-19-10…..15-19-8………36-38
Wash 19-15-9..…18-21-7………37-36

Orioles 12-26-10…….13-24-5……25-50
Boston 26-16-10……21-13-5……..47-29
White Sox 13-31-4….12-24-7….25-55
Indians 20-17-8……29-10-5……49-27
Det 16-20-8……20-21-10.……36-41
Astros 22-14-11……24-13-9…….46-26
KC 12-23-8…….15-25-7…..27-48
Angels 23-19-5……16-20-8……39-39
Twins 16-21-8……19-19-7…..35-40
NYY 21-14-6……27-13-7…….48-26
A’s 16-21-8……14-21-10……30-42
Seattle 25-15-6……23-15-10……48-30
TB 21-17-11……20-14-6……41-30
Texas 17-22-5…..14-27-6…….31-49
Toronto 11-21-8……16-23-11……27-44

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 7/8)
Ariz 17-41…….16-47…..….33
Atl 16-48……15-41………31
Cubs 8-44……..17-45………25
Reds 10-42……..11-45………21
Colo 19-50…….19-40..……38
LA 13-40……..19-48..…..32
Miami 12-47……..12-46…….24
Milw 14-43…..…15-47……..29
Mets 17-42……..12-42…….29
Philly 9-42……..15-46…..…24
Pitt 11-44……..13-45……..24
StL 15-43……..11-44…….26
SD 13-50……..8-42……..21
SF 10-46………16-44…..26
Wash 17-45……..11-46……..28

Orioles 15-49……..14-42………29
Boston 14-52……16-40………30
White Sox 13-48……12-43…….25
Clev 13-47…….15-43….…28
Detroit 14-43……..15-50….…29
Astros 13-45…..…10-45………23
KC 11-43..…….12-45……..23
Angels 13-46…..….10-43…….23
Twins 12-45………10-50…….22
NYY 9-40……..18-46……….27
A’s 10-46…..…..11-44…….21
Seattle 15-44………15-48……..30
TB 16-49..……13-41……..29
Texas 8-44…….…10-46……18
Toronto 8-42………11-49….…19

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 44-43 NL, favorites +$384
AL @ NL– 45-37 NL, favorites -$1,015
Total: 89-80 NL, favorites -$631

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MLB

Monday, July 9

Trend Report

New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 19 of NY Yankees's last 25 games
NY Yankees is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
NY Yankees is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of NY Yankees's last 16 games on the road
NY Yankees is 18-7 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Baltimore
NY Yankees is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 16 of NY Yankees's last 18 games when playing Baltimore
NY Yankees is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 10 games
Baltimore is 4-15 ATS in its last 19 games at home
Baltimore is 2-17 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Baltimore's last 19 games at home
Baltimore is 7-18 ATS in its last 25 games when playing NY Yankees
Baltimore is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Baltimore's last 18 games when playing NY Yankees
Baltimore is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees


Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Philadelphia's last 23 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
New York Mets
NY Mets is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games
NY Mets is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games
NY Mets is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
NY Mets is 3-17 SU in its last 20 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of NY Mets's last 22 games at home
NY Mets is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 17 of NY Mets's last 23 games when playing at home against Philadelphia


Washington Nationals
Washington is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Washington is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Washington is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Pittsburgh is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games when playing at home against Washington


Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Cincinnati is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Cincinnati is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 10 games when playing Cleveland
Cincinnati is 2-16 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Cleveland is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Cleveland is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games when playing Cincinnati
Cleveland is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati


Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games
Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing Miami
Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Marlins
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami's last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee


Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Detroit's last 12 games
Detroit is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games
Tampa Bay is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Tampa Bay's last 24 games
Tampa Bay is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Detroit


Texas Rangers
Texas is 14-6 ATS in its last 20 games
Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games
Texas is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Texas is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Texas's last 16 games on the road
Texas is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Boston
Texas is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
Texas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston's last 12 games at home
Boston is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Texas
Boston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Texas
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Texas
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas


Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games
Oakland is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
Oakland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Oakland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Oakland's last 13 games when playing Houston
Oakland is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Houston
Oakland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Astros
Houston is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Houston's last 13 games when playing Oakland
Houston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Oakland
Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Oakland


Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games
Kansas City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Kansas City's last 14 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Kansas City's last 16 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Kansas City is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Minnesota's last 16 games when playing Kansas City
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City


Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
LA Dodgers is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
LA Dodgers is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing San Diego
LA Dodgers is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 11 of LA Dodgers's last 15 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing San Diego
LA Dodgers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
LA Dodgers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego Padres
San Diego is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
San Diego is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games
San Diego is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Diego's last 12 games at home
San Diego is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Diego is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 11 of San Diego's last 15 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Diego is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Diego's last 9 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chi Cubs's last 15 games
Chi Cubs is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games when playing San Francisco
Chi Cubs is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Francisco
Chi Cubs is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Chi Cubs is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of San Francisco's last 15 games
San Francisco is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 9 games at home
San Francisco is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Chi Cubs
San Francisco is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs
San Francisco is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 9 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

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MLB
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Monday, July 9


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Ballpark Figures - Week 15
Joe Williams

Streaky Teams (entering Monday)

Wins and Losses Streak
Boston 6-0 past six games overall
Chicago White Sox 2-9 past 11 games overall
Houston 6-0 past six games overall
Kansas City 0-9 past nine games overall
Oakland 16-4 past 20 games overall

Over/Under Streak
Baltimore Under 7-2-1 past 10 games
Detroit Under 9-2-1 past 12 games
Kansas City Over 5-1 past six games
L.A. Angels Under 8-1-1 past 10 games
Philadelphia Under 10-2 past 12 games

National League Parity
In the American League, there are three teams with a run differential of +116 or greater, including the defending champion Houston Astros with a mark of +188. There are also three teams with a run differential of -125 or more. In the National League, there isn't as much of a stark difference between the top and bottom teams.

There is just one team, the Chicago Cubs, with a run differential in positive triple digits (+105). There is also just one team with a run differential in negative triple digits, the Miami Marlins (-118). While there are some poor teams to fade, it's much tougher to pick your spots in the NL than it is in the AL. Even the last-place Reds are 39-51 (.433) overall, but they have a reasonable run differential of minus-34 and they have been great kryptonite to the aforementioned Cubs. In fact, the Reds have the second-most runs scored in the NL Central, and they're tied for fifth in the NL in runs. The only team to fade on a regular basis might be the Marlins, although a 19-26 mark at home and 18-29 mark on the road isn't really all that bad. And they're 5-5 over their past 10 outings, so...look at the AL. Baltimore (.270), Kansas City (.281) and the Chicago White Sox (.333) all have winning percentages lower than any club in the NL.

Looking Ahead

Monday, July 9
The two MLB teams from the Buckeye State square off in Cleveland on Monday, as the Reds and Indians meet. Anthony DeSclafani and Mike Clevinger will be the combatants. The Reds have dominated the American League Central over their past eight tries, going 7-1. They're also a respectable 14-6 over the past 20 outings, while also managing a 7-1 record over the past eight interleague outings. However, they're 1-4 in DeSclafani's past five starts in the first game of a new series, and they're 0-4 in their past four DeSclafani starts against the AL Central. The Indians have posted a 4-1 mark across the past five against right-handed starting pitchers, and they're 6-2 in the past eight against the NL Central. Cleveland has won 47 of their past 66 home games, while they're 7-1 in Clevinger's past eight home starts against teams with a losing overall record. They're also 10-4 in his past 14 home starts overall. The Reds haven't fared very well when travelling up Interstate 71 to Cleveland, going 5-16 over the past 21 meetings at Progressive Field, and 2-8 in the past 10 meetings overall.

A have and a have-not square off at Camden Yards in Baltimore, as the Yankees and Orioles will do battle in a doubleheader. In Game 2 it's a pitching matchup featuring Luis Cessa and Yefry Ramirez, so on the surface this feels like an 'over' wager. The Yankees are 1-8 in the second game of a doubleheader, and 2-5 in their past seven road outings against a right-handed starting pitcher. They're also just 3-8 in Cessa's past 11 starts, and 1-5 in his past six on the road. Baltimore is an impressive 11-1 over their past 12 second games of a doubleheader, but just 2-11 in the past 13 at home vs. RHP. Getting back to that total talk...the 'over' is 6-1 in the past seven meetings in Charm City, and 24-4 in the past 28 meetings overall.

In late-night action, there are more divisional battles. The Dodgers visit the Padres, and they're 14-5 in the past 19 road outings. They're also 42-19 in the past 61 road starts by Clayton Kershaw, while going 16-5 in the past 21 games vs. RHP. The Padres are 5-15 in their past 20 overall, and 5-17 in their past 22 vs. LHP. They're also 1-6 in Luis Perdomo's past seven outings. L.A. is 5-0 in the past five road starts by Kershaw in San Diego, and 20-6 in the past 26 meetings overall when Kershaw is on the hill.

In Houston, the A's and Astros square off. The A's are 6-1 in the past seven road games, and 9-2 in their past 11 vs. RHP. Oakland is also 16-5 in the past 21 overall. While they're 5-2 in Frankie Montas' past seven starts, the Astros are even more impressive with Gerrit Cole. They're 15-2 in Cole's past 17 starts on grass, 5-0 in his past five at home and 6-0 in his past six vs. AL West foes.

Weather Report
The Phillies and Mets square off at Citi Field, and while there is no chance of precipitation, wind will be an issue. The wind will be blowing fiercely from 13-15 mph from home plate to the left-center field power alley. The same holds true for the Rangers-Red Sox battle in Boston, with the wind gusting from 12-15 mph straight at the Green Monster. Other than that, weather and wind will not be an issue across the MLB.

Tuesday, July 10
The Diamondbacks and Rockies will renew acquaintances on Tuesday at Coors Field. Arizona has ticked off wins in seven of their past eight road outings, while going 7-2 in the past nine road outings against teams with a losing home record. However, they're just 2-5 in the past seven against the NL West, and 6-20 in their past 26 against teams with a winning record. They're also just 1-4 in their past five with LHP Patrick Corbin on the hill against teams with a winning overall record, and 3-9 in his past 12 road outings against a team with a winning record. Colorado has won five of the past six overall, four of their past five vs. LHP and 6-1 in their past seven vs. NL West opponents. The Rox have also won seven of their past nine at Coors. Arizona has dominated this series of late, especially with Corbin on the bump. Arizona has won eight straght meetings at Coors Field, and 13 of the past 16 meetings overall. They're also 13-3 in the past 16 starts by Corbin against Colorado, including 5-2 in Corbin's past seven starts in Denver.

The Mariners and Angels will kick off a series on Tuesday in Anaheim. Seattle is on a tear, winning four in a row on the road and five of their past six against AL West opponents. And, for what it's worth, they're 9-2 in their past 11 appearances on Tuesday. More importantly, they're 6-0 in Mike Leake's past six road outings, and 9-2 in his past 11 outings overall. The Halos have won just once in the past five inside the division, but they're 9-4 in the past 13 at home while also going 9-4 in the past 13 at home vs. RHP. Seattle has won five of the past six meetings overall, and the 'over' is 5-2-1 in the past eight meetings overall. The 'over' is also 5-2-1 in the past eight meetings in SoCal.

Weather Report
In Queens, the wind will be blowing out from home plate to straightaway center field at 10-13 mph. In Cleveland, it will be the exact opposite, as winds will aid the pitchers. A wind of 12-15 mph will be blowing straight into the face of the batters from center field. There will be no precipitation threats again on Tuesday, but San Francisco is the winner for the biggest trouble spot. Well, it's trouble if you're a pitcher. The winds will be gusting from 16-20 mph from home plate to straightaway center field, making for a potentially long (or really short) night for the pitchers.

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New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles Preview and Predictions 07-09-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 8th July 2018 by Gracenote
Yankees vs. Orioles Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/08/2018

The Baltimore Orioles are losers of six straight and 13 of their last 14 as they get set to host the powerhouse New York Yankees in a traditional doubleheader on Monday. The Orioles own the worst record in the majors at 24-65 and are in the midst of a stretch of 14 games in 13 days heading into the All-Star break.

Baltimore averaged two runs during its just-completed six-game road trip and is reportedly fielding offers for the team's best hitter and its only All-Star, shortstop Manny Machado. Machado recorded two of the team's seven hits during Sunday's 10-1 loss at Minnesota and is batting .313 with 21 homers despite dealing with the trade rumors. The Yankees have plenty of players capable of providing instant offense in their lineup but managed to avoid a series loss on Sunday by playing small ball, with a sacrifice bunt putting a runner in scoring position ahead of Brett Gardner's RBI single in the 10th inning of a 2-1 win at Toronto. New York remains two games behind the Boston Red Sox in the American League East and will send CC Sabathia and Luis Cessa to the mound on Monday opposite righties Jimmy Yacabonis and Yefry Ramirez in a straight doubleheader beginning at 4:05 p.m.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, YES (New York), MASN (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees LH CC Sabathia (6-3, 3.02 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Jimmy Yacabonis (0-0, 8.53)

Sabathia allowed three earned runs or fewer in each of his last seven starts and is coming off a win over Atlanta on Wednesday in which he scattered two runs and five hits across six innings. The 37-year-old tossed a season-high 103 pitches against the Braves and issued three walks while striking out five. Sabathia did not last as long against Baltimore at home on April 6, when he was reached for three runs - all solo homers - in four innings before leaving with hip soreness.

Yacabonis is being called up for the fourth time this season and is set to make his second start after getting the nod against Seattle on June 28. The 26-year-old lasted four innings in that outing and was charged with two runs on six hits while striking out five in four innings. Yacabonis owns a 3-2 record with a 2.91 ERA in 14 starts for Triple-A Norfolk this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yankees LH Aroldis Chapman (knee tendinitis) - named to the AL All-Star team with teammates RF Aaron Judge, RHP Luis Severino and 2B Gleyber Torres - left Saturday's game and was not used in a save situation on Sunday.

2. Baltimore RHP Alex Cobb left in the sixth inning on Sunday with an apparent injury to his throwing hand.

3. New York OF Aaron Hicks (left leg) was held out of the lineup on Sunday and is day-to-day.

PREDICTION: Yankees 7, Orioles 2

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets Preview and Predictions 07-09-2018 in MLB

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Phillies vs. Mets Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/08/2018

The New York Mets have been shut out in back-to-back contests for the second time this season and own a disastrous 3-17 mark in their last 20 contests at Citi Field. The uphill climb for the Mets is a steep one on Monday as they encounter two stingy pitchers in a doubleheader to begin a four-game series against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.

Philadelphia's Zach Eflin enters the opener with a 6-0 mark and 1.91 ERA in his last six outings, while fellow right-hander Aaron Nola - the probable starter for the nightcap - is 5-0 in his last seven trips to the mound. The surging Phillies saw their six-game winning streak halted in Pittsburgh on Sunday, with Nick Williams going deep in a 4-1 setback to mark the second time he's homered in the last four games. Brandon Nimmo led off the seventh inning with a single in Sunday's 9-0 setback to Tampa Bay to give him four hits to go along with six walks and four runs scored in his last five games. The Mets will look to channel the success they had against the Phillies when the National League East rivals met earlier this season, winning three of four contests after being rained out on April 2 and again on May 12.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NBCS Philadelphia, SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Zach Eflin (7-2. 2.97 ERA) vs. Mets RH Zack Wheeler (2-6, 4.36)

Eflin's pinpoint control has been the calling card during his six-start winning streak, as he has struck out 34 batters against just six walks in 37 2/3 innings. The 24-year-old has struggled in three career appearances versus New York, posting an 0-2 mark while surrendering three homers in 16 1/3 frames. Eflin has flustered Asdrubal Cabrera (0-for-9), although Jose Reyes is 3-for-7 with a trio of doubles against the hurler.

Wheeler received his second straight no-decision despite two sterling starts, as he scattered five hits over seven scoreless innings versus Pittsburgh on June 27 before allowing two runs on three hits in 6 1/3 frames at Toronto on Tuesday. Offensive support hasn't been a friend to the 28-year-old, who owns an 0-4 mark in his last 11 outings despite registering a 3.76 ERA. Cesar Hernandez is 5-for-8 in his career versus Wheeler, who in turn has flustered Maikel Franco (0-for-5).

WALK-OFFS

1. NL East-leading Philadelphia is just 15-17 against division representatives.

2. New York is mired in a 14-series stretch without winning one.

3. Phillies CF Odubel Herrera went 5-for-13 with a homer, four RBIs and two runs scored in his last three games after going 2-for-37 with nine strikeouts in his previous nine.

PREDICTION: Phillies 4, Mets 2

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Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Preview and Predictions 07-09-2018 in MLB

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Nationals vs. Pirates Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/08/2018

The Washington Nationals saw their offense receive a jolt after a players-only meeting last week, erupting for 35 runs during a three-game winning streak before dropping the series finale against Miami. The Nationals look to rebound on Monday as they begin a seven-game road trip before the All-Star break with the opener of a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Washington scored 27 runs en route to posting a four-game sweep of Pittsburgh earlier this season, with the latter going 3-for-22 with runners in scoring position in the series. Daniel Murphy didn't play in that series, but drove in a pair of runs in Sunday's 10-2 setback to the Marlins as he slowly works himself back since returning from the disabled list in mid-June. The Pirates snapped a five-game skid with a 4-1 triumph over Keystone State-rival Philadelphia on Sunday. Starling Marte is a robust 9-for-16 with a homer, four RBIs and three runs scored during his four-game hitting streak, although he went 2-for-12 with four strikeouts in the previous series against Washington.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, ESPN, MASN2 (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Jefry Rodriguez (0-0, 5.52 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Ivan Nova (4-6, 4.48)

Rodriguez will see his first action since retiring all three batters he faced in relief in Washington's wild 14-12 victory over Miami on Thursday. The 6-6 Dominican's last start ended after four innings against Philadelphia, versus which he permitted four runs and walked three batters in a no-decision on June 24. Rodriguez pitched well in his lone career road outing, scattering four hits on 4 2/3 scoreless relief innings at Atlanta on June 3.

Nova surrendered a franchise-worst five homers and seven runs total in Tuesday's 8-3 setback to the Los Angeles Dodgers. "It's not fun when you're giving up that many homers," the 31-year-old Dominican said. "Sometimes you give up that many runs, and you don't feel that bad. Giving up five homers, it's just too much." Nova, who owns a 4.91 ERA and 1.86 WHIP in four career starts versus Washington, was blitzed for eight runs (five earned) in 4 2/3 innings of a 9-3 loss to the Nationals on May 2.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pittsburgh RF Gregory Polanco has hit safely in nine of his last 11 games.

2. Nationals SS Wilmer Difo was 7-of-11 with a homer, four walks and three RBIs in the previous series with the Pirates.

3. Washington is a perfect 7-0 against NL Central representatives while Pittsburgh is just 5-12 versus the NL East.

PREDICTION: Nationals 5, Pirates 2

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Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Indians Preview and Predictions 07-09-2018 in MLB

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Reds vs. Indians Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/08/2018

Francisco Lindor is setting a blistering offensive pace for the Cleveland Indians this season, although the Cincinnati Reds have witnessed the same thing pretty much every time they have crossed paths with the 24-year-old shortstop. The three-time All-Star attempts to bounce back from a rare off-day when the Indians host the opener of a three-game interleague series Monday against the intrastate-rival Reds.

Lindor entered Sunday batting .458 this month and having scored at least one run in seven straight games to boost his total to a major league-best 79, but neither he (0-for-4) nor Cleveland (five hits) could get much going against Oakland in a 6-0 setback in the rubber match of their three-game set. His last game notwithstanding, the No. 8 overall selection in the 2011 draft has been nearly as good in 11 career contests versus the Reds, hitting .412 with five doubles, two homers and seven RBIs. Despite dropping two in a row to the Chicago Cubs over the weekend and sitting in the basement of the National League Central, Cincinnati is 17-8 over its last 25 contests since falling a season-high 21 games below .500 on June 9. Billy Hamilton is coming off a brilliant series against the Cubs in which he went 7-for-10 with two walks, four runs scored and five stolen bases.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Ohio (Cincinnati), SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Anthony DeSclafani (3-1, 5.08 ERA) vs. Indians RH Mike Clevinger (7-3, 3.11)

DeSclafani started fast but failed to factor in the decision Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox, surrendering five runs and six hits - three homers - over 5 1/3 innings. The native of New Jersey has permitted nine earned runs over 11 2/3 frames in his last two outings after yielding a total of six across 17 innings during his three-game winning streak in mid-June. DeSclafani made both of his career starts versus Cleveland in 2015, going 0-1 with a 5.25 ERA.

Clevinger notched his third victory in four outings on July 1 at Oakland, permitting three runs and eight hits in six frames while not giving up a homer for the third straight time. The 27-year-old Citadel product is only 11 2/3 innings shy of last season's career high of 121 2/3 and owns a 5-1 record and 2.31 ERA when he has six or more days of rest between starts. Clevinger came away with a no-decision in his major-league debut against Cincinnati in 2016 after yielding four runs across 5 1/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Lindor was one of five Indians named to the American League All-Star team on Sunday, joining RHPs Corey Kluber and Trevor Bauer, OF Michael Brantley and 3B Jose Ramirez.

2. Reds 2B Scooter Gennett and 3B Eugenio Suarez received their first nods to the Midsummer Classic on Sunday, joining teammate and six-time All-Star 1B Joey Votto.

3. Cincinnati's .317 winning percentage at Progressive Field is the club's lowest at any current road ballpark (minimum of 40 games).

PREDICTION: Indians 6, Reds 4

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Miami Marlins Preview and Predictions 07-09-2018 in MLB

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Brewers vs. Marlins Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/08/2018

The Milwaukee Brewers carry loads of momentum into an eight-game road trip leading into the All-Star break, beginning with the first of three games at the Miami Marlins on Monday. All-Star snub Jesus Aguilar slugged two home runs to move into a tie for the National League lead with 22 as the Brewers topped the Atlanta Braves 10-3 on Sunday to finish a 6-1 homestand.

While Aguilar did not make the All-Star squad for the NL, teammates Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain did. Yelich, who spent his first five seasons with the Marlins before being traded to Milwaukee this offseason, is returning to Miami for the first time since the deal. His former team is coming off an impressive showing in a 10-2 win at Washington on Sunday, piling up a season-high 22 hits - including a career-high five by first-time All-Star J.T. Realmuto - to avoid a four-game sweep. Realmuto has a double and a single in five career at-bats against Chase Anderson, who starts the series opener for the Brewers opposite Jose Urena.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee), FS Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Chase Anderson (6-6, 3.99 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Jose Urena (2-9, 4.18)

Anderson has found the groove that enabled him to sport a sub-3.00 ERA last year, allowing three runs on seven hits in 17 1/3 innings over his last three starts. He has walked just two batters over the past two outings after issuing 11 free passes through the previous four starts. The 30-year-old allowed three runs in 5 1/3 innings to defeat the Marlins at home in April and is 3-2 with a 4.04 ERA in six career matchups.

Urena has two scoreless outings in his last three starts after blanking Tampa Bay over five frames Wednesday. He owns a solid 3.88 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 10 starts at home but is 0-7 at Marlins Park. For his career, the 26-year-old sports an odd split of 7-21 with a 4.02 ERA at home and 14-9, 5.28 on the road.

WALK-OFFS

1. Aguilar, who is on the "Final Vote" ballot and could still be selected as the NL's last All-Star player, is 5-for-11 with three home runs, one double and seven RBIs over his last three games.

2. Realmuto is 13-for-33 in July.

3. Cain (groin) was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list Sunday while RHP Aaron Wilkerson was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

PREDICTION: Brewers 5, Marlins 3

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Texas Rangers vs. Boston Red Sox Preview and Predictions 07-09-2018 in MLB

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by Gracenote on 07/08/2018

The Boston Red Sox own the best record in baseball and just finished off a nine-game road trip with six consecutive victories. The Red Sox will play their final seven games before the All-Star break at home, beginning when the Texas Rangers visit for the opener of a three-game series on Monday.

Boston, which had five players named to the American League All-Star team on Sunday, pounded out an average of 8.3 runs over the last six games as the offense got big contributions from the likes of Mookie Betts, J.D. Martinez and Xander Bogaerts. Andrew Benintendi got off to a bit of a slow start on the trip but picked things up in Kansas City over the weekend, going 8-for-11 with seven runs scored in the series and a recording a stretch of 11 straight appearances reaching base before striking out in his final at-bat on Sunday. The Rangers are sitting in last place in the American League West but began their road trip by earning a split of a four-game series at Detroit, capped by a 3-0 victory on Sunday. Texas will try to tame Benintendi and the Boston offense with veteran left-hander Mike Minor on Monday while the Red Sox send lefty Eduardo Rodriguez to the mound.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Southwest (Texas), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers LH Mike Minor (6-4, 4.63 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH Eduardo Rodriguez (10-3, 3.84)

Minor allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his last five starts and is 2-0 in that span. The Vanderbilt product was trying to make it three straight wins on Wednesday but had to settle for a no-decision against Houston after allowing three earned runs on seven hits and three walks in six innings. Minor earned a win at home over Boston on May 3, when he yielded three runs and seven hits in six frames.

Rodriguez turned in one of his best outings of the season on Wednesday, scattering three hits across six scoreless innings and striking out six to earn a win at Washington. The Venezuela native lost his previous two starts while serving up a total of 10 runs - nine earned - and 14 hits in 10 innings against Seattle and the New York Yankees. Rodriguez struck out a season-high 10 at Texas on May 5 but was charged with five runs in six innings and did not factor in the decision.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rangers RF Shin-Soo Choo, who was selected to the AL All-Star team as a reserve, set a franchise record by reaching base in his 47th straight game on Sunday.

2. Boston placed LHP Brian Johnson (hip) and C Christian Vazquez (finger) on the 10-day DL Sunday.

3. Texas acquired OF Austin Jackson and RHPs Cory Gearrin and Jason Bahr from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 7, Rangers 3

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Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa Bay Rays Preview and Predictions 07-09-2018 in MLB

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Tigers vs. Rays Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/08/2018

The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off a pair of shutouts and continue to keep themselves around the .500 mark in the American League East thanks in large part to the pitching staff. That staff will try to continue posting zeros when the Rays host the Detroit Tigers in the opener of a three-game series on Monday.

Nathan Eovaldi took a perfect game into the seventh inning in Sundays 7-0 triumph over the New York Mets, one day after Blake Snell dominated in a 3-0 victory. Tampa Bay's staff allowed three or fewer runs in 10 of the last 12 games and is set to get a boost on Monday, when opening day starter Chris Archer rejoins the rotation after over a month on the disabled list. Archer will be taking on a Detroit offense that scored three or fewer runs in 13 of the last 18 contests and is coming off a 3-0 loss at home to the Texas Rangers on Sunday. The Tigers, who will send veteran Francisco Liriano to the mound on Monday, close the first half with a six-game road trip through Tampa Bay and Houston.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Detroit, FS Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers LH Francisco Liriano (3-5, 4.03 ERA) vs. Rays RH Chris Archer (3-4, 4.24)

Liriano is winless in his last eight starts and suffered the loss in each of the last four while struggling with his control. The Dominican Republic native issued a season-high five walks over six innings at the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday and was charged with three runs, marking the seventh consecutive start in which he walked at least three. Liriano made five appearances - four starts - against Tampa Bay last season and went 1-1 with a 6.61 ERA and 16 walks in 16 1/3 total innings.

Archer is making his return to the rotation following over a month on the disabled list with an abdominal strain and is expected to be limited to 75 pitches. The North Carolina native was cruising before going down and allowed a total of three runs in his last four starts, spanning 23 2/3 innings. Archer was a tough-luck loser at Detroit on May 1, when he allowed two runs and six hits in six innings but could not get any support in a game Tampa Bay lost 2-1.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rays CF Kevin Kiermaier (back tightness) sat out Sunday but could be back in the lineup on Monday.

2. Detroit RF Nicholas Castellanos (wrist) was scratched from the lineup on Sunday and is day-to-day.

3. Tampa Bay C Wilson Ramos and Detroit RHP Joe Jimenez were selected to the AL All-Star team on Sunday.

PREDICTION: Rays 4, Tigers 1

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New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles Preview and Predictions 07-09-2018 in MLB

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Yankees vs. Orioles Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/08/2018

The Baltimore Orioles are losers of six straight and 13 of their last 14 as they get set to host the powerhouse New York Yankees in a traditional doubleheader on Monday. The Orioles own the worst record in the majors at 24-65 and are in the midst of a stretch of 14 games in 13 days heading into the All-Star break.

Baltimore averaged two runs during its just-completed six-game road trip and is reportedly fielding offers for the team's best hitter and lone All-Star, shortstop Manny Machado. Machado recorded two of the team's seven hits during Sunday's 10-1 loss at Minnesota and is batting .313 with 21 homers despite dealing with the trade rumors. The Yankees have plenty of players capable of providing instant offense in their lineup but managed to avoid a series loss on Sunday by playing small ball, with a sacrifice bunt putting a runner in scoring position ahead of Brett Gardner's RBI single in the 10th inning of a 2-1 win at Toronto. New York remains two games behind the Boston Red Sox in the American League East and will send CC Sabathia and Luis Cessa to the mound on Monday opposite righties Jimmy Yacabonis and Yefry Ramirez in a straight doubleheader beginning at 4:05 p.m.


TV: 7:35 p.m, ET, YES (New York), MASN (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Luis Cessa (0-1, 5.00 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Yefry Ramirez (0-2, 2.51)

New York is expected to recall Cessa to make a spot start in the nightcap, which will mark his first appearance in the majors since a loss at Philadelphia on June 27. The 26-year-old surrendered three runs and five hits over three innings against the Phillies in his first start among five major league appearances this season. Cessa tossed a perfect inning of relief against Baltimore in his season debut on April 7, striking out a pair.

Ramirez is making his third career major league start and fourth appearance after yielding only one hit in five innings at Philadelphia on Wednesday. The 24-year-old, who worked five scoreless innings of relief in his previous appearance on June 28, still managed to get saddled with the loss against the Phillies while being charged with two runs - one earned. Ramirez went 3-5 with a 3.88 ERA for Triple-A Norfolk this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yankees LH Aroldis Chapman (knee tendinitis) - named to the AL All-Star team with teammates RF Aaron Judge, RHP Luis Severino and 2B Gleyber Torres - left Saturday's game and was not used in a save situation on Sunday.

2. Baltimore RHP Alex Cobb left in the sixth inning on Sunday with an apparent injury to his throwing hand.

3. New York OF Aaron Hicks (left leg) was held out of the lineup on Sunday and is day-to-day.

PREDICTION: Orioles 5, Yankees 4

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets Preview and Predictions 07-09-2018 in MLB

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Phillies vs. Mets Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/08/2018

The New York Mets have been shut out in back-to-back contests for the second time this season and own a disastrous 3-17 mark in their last 20 contests at Citi Field. The uphill climb for the Mets is a steep one on Monday as they encounter two stingy pitchers in a doubleheader to begin a four-game series against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.

Philadelphia's Zach Eflin enters the opener with a 6-0 mark and 1.91 ERA in his last six outings, while fellow right-hander Aaron Nola - the probable starter for the nightcap - is 5-0 in his last seven trips to the mound. The surging Phillies saw their six-game winning streak halted in Pittsburgh on Sunday, with Nick Williams going deep in a 4-1 setback to mark the second time he's homered in the last four games. Brandon Nimmo led off the seventh inning with a single in Sunday's 9-0 setback to Tampa Bay to give him four hits to go along with six walks and four runs scored in his last five games. The Mets will look to channel the success they had against the Phillies when the National League East rivals met earlier this season, winning three of four contests after being rained out on April 2 and again on May 12.

TV: 7:40 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia, SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Aaron Nola (11-2, 2.41 ERA) vs. Mets RH Corey Oswalt (0-1, 7.94)

Nola recorded his third win in as many trips to the mound and 14th quality start in his 16 outings on Wednesday after allowing one run in seven innings of a 4-1 triumph over Baltimore. The 25-year-old turned in a pretty strong outing against the Mets on May 13, yielding Yoenis Cespedes' solo homer as the lone run permitted in six frames of a 4-2 victory. Michael Conforto (3-for-10) has also gone deep against Nola and Asdrubal Cabrera is 4-for-11, but the hurler has flustered Devin Mesoraco (0-for-8).

Oswalt has yet to venture past four innings in either one of two starts with the Mets, as he yielded six runs on as many hits in 2 2/3 frames of an 8-2 setback at Miami on June 29 before allowing two runs in four innings at Toronto on Wednesday. The 24-year-old has permitted just 13 hits in his three outings this season, although three of those have left the park. Oswalt will be making his first start at Citi Field.

WALK-OFFS

1. NL East-leading Philadelphia is just 15-17 against division representatives.

2. New York is mired in a 14-series stretch without winning one.

3. Phillies CF Odubel Herrera went 5-for-13 with a homer, four RBIs and two runs scored in his last three games after going 2-for-37 with nine strikeouts in his previous nine.

PREDICTION: Phillies 3, Mets 2

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Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins Preview and Predictions 07-09-2018 in MLB

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Royals vs. Twins Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/08/2018

After picking on one last-place team over the weekend, the Minnesota Twins begin a new week looking to do the same when they host the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a three-game series Monday night. The Twins outscored the hapless Baltimore Orioles by a 26-9 margin in sweeping four straight, capped by Sunday's 10-1 win.

Brian Dozier slugged a three-run homer to pace an 11-hit attack for Minnesota, which is one victory shy of matching a season-high five-game winning streak accomplished in May. The Royals (25-64) are plummeting in the other direction with nine consecutive losses, which is tied for their longest slide of the year. They gave up 32 runs in dropping three straight to the Boston Red Sox over the weekend and enter a six-game road trip just one game better than Baltimore (24-65) for the worst record in the majors. Kansas City gives the ball to left-hander Danny Duffy in the series opener opposite Minnesota right-hander Jose Berrios, who was named as the Twins' lone All-Star Game representative Sunday.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FS Kansas City, FS North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals LH Danny Duffy (4-8, 5.19 ERA) vs. Twins RH Jose Berrios (8-7, 3.54)

Duffy will take a second crack at career win No. 50 after he faltered in his first attempt while allowing six runs in six innings of a loss to Cleveland. He gave up one run and seven hits across 12 innings with 14 strikeouts over his previous two outings. The 29-year-old limited the Twins to one run in six frames in a no-decision at home May 29.

Berrios has lost his last two starts, although he was solid at Milwaukee on Wednesday when he threw seven innings of three-run ball. He has served up five home runs in 11 1/3 innings during the two-game skid. The Puerto Rico native has been knocked around in his career by the Royals, who have gotten to him for 19 runs and 35 hits in 25 2/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Royals 2B Whit Merrifield went 5-for-5 in Sunday's loss and has hit safely in 10 straight.

2. Twins 1B Joe Mauer has 414 career doubles, tied with Kirby Puckett for the franchise record.

3. Kansas City C Salvador Perez was selected to his sixth straight All-Star Game.

PREDICTION: Twins 5, Royals 3

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Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros Preview and Predictions 07-09-2018 in MLB

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Athletics vs. Astros Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/08/2018

The Oakland Athletics can attribute the bulk of their 10-game deficit in the American League West to their inability to win inside their division, especially versus the Houston Astros. The surging Athletics hope the momentum they have generated over the last three-plus weeks will lead to some progress in the standings starting on Monday, when they visit Houston for the opener of a four-game series.

Oakland improved to 6-0-1 over its last seven sets following Sunday's 6-0 victory at Cleveland and has won 16 of its last 20 contests since being swept by Houston from June 12-14. Since winning 8-1 in the first of their nine meetings with the Astros this season on April 27, the Athletics have been outscored 69-20 while dropping the next eight to the AL West leaders - contributing greatly to Oakland's dismal 12-25 division record. The Astros own a 27-10 mark inside the West - the best record for any major-league team against its own division - and are coming off a four-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox that completed the first leg of their 11-game homestand heading into the All-Star break. Houston settled for a 2-1 triumph on Sunday after combining for 23 runs and 30 hits in its previous two games and has won six in a row overall, including three by one run.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Oakland), AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Frankie Montas (4-2, 3.83 ERA) vs. Astros RH Gerrit Cole (9-2, 2.70)

Montas has cooled off after going 4-1 with a 2.41 ERA over his first five starts of the season, surrendering a total of nine runs and 17 hits over 8 2/3 innings since. The 25-year-old Dominican did not allow a homer for the third straight outing on July 1 against Cleveland but suffered a defeat anyway after yielding three runs in 5 2/3 frames. Montas' only loss during his strong start came against Houston on June 14, when he was tagged for seven runs - five earned - over 5 1/3 innings.

Cole escaped with a no-decision Wednesday at Texas after surrendering four runs and eight hits while registering seven strikeouts in five innings. The 2015 All-Star has failed to work more than five frames in two of his last three starts - he lasted at least six in 14 of his first 15 turns - and has issued 19 walks over his last seven outings to match the total from his first 11 efforts. Cole was sharp in a win at Oakland on May 9, permitting one run while striking out nine over six innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Astros DH Evan Gattis, who has driven in a major league-best 55 runs since May 12, went 5-for-12 with three homers and 10 RBIs during a three-game sweep in Oakland last month.

2. Oakland is the only team in the majors that has yet to lose when leading after seven innings (34-0).

3. Houston went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position Sunday after going 14-for-30 in those situations over its previous two contests.

PREDICTION: Astros 7, Athletics 3

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres Preview and Predictions 07-09-2018 in MLB

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Dodgers vs. Padres Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/09/2018

The Los Angeles Dodgers started the month with four consecutive victories but began their seven-game road trip by losing two of three to the Los Angeles Angels. The Dodgers hope to exact revenge in the second installment of the Freeway Series next weekend at home but first must deal with the San Diego Padres, against whom they open a four-game series Monday.

Yasiel Puig staked the Dodgers to an early lead Sunday with a three-run homer, but Los Angeles was unable to protect it and dropped a 4-3 decision in which it produced only five hits. Matt Kemp notched one of them and is 11-for-22 with two homers, 10 RBIs and five runs scored in six games this month. San Diego began July much differently than the Dodgers, losing five of its first six contests, but enters the series on a positive note after outlasting Arizona 4-3 in 16 innings on Sunday to earn a split of their four-game set. Manuel Margot registered a career-high five of the Padres' 13 hits, but Wil Myers provided the big blow - a solo homer in the 16th that gave him four blasts and five RBIs over his last two contests and San Diego its fourth win in 14 games.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), FS San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Clayton Kershaw (2-4, 2.86 ERA) vs. Padres RH Luis Perdomo (1-2, 6.86)

Kershaw has allowed fewer than three runs in each of his last five starts but has recorded just one victory in that span, a triumph over Pittsburgh on Tuesday in which he gave up two on four hits over six innings. In fact, the three-time National League Cy Young Award winner, who landed on the disabled list twice during that stretch, has given up more than three runs only once in his 11 turns this season. The 30-year-old Kershaw is 17-6 with four complete games, one shutout and a 1.94 ERA in 32 career starts against San Diego.

Perdomo returned to the Padres' rotation Wednesday after a stint in the minors that lasted two-plus months and yielded two runs on four hits and four walks over 5 2/3 innings of a no-decision at Oakland. It was the longest outing in the majors this season for the 25-year-old Dominican, who went 6-2 with one complete game and a 3.10 ERA in 11 turns for Triple-A El Paso before rejoining San Diego. Perdomo fell to 1-5 with a ghastly 9.55 ERA in eight games (five starts) against Los Angeles after surrendering nine runs (seven earned) and 10 hits over three innings on April 18.

WALK-OFFS

1. Puig, who has gone deep in back-to-back games, exited Sunday's setback with a strained oblique suffered on a swing in the fifth inning.

2. The Padres on Sunday optioned RHP Kazuhisa Makita to El Paso, sent OF Matt Szczur outright to the Chihuahuas and recalled RHP Miguel Diaz from Double-A San Antonio.

3. Los Angeles will be represented in the All-Star Game by OF Matt Kemp and RHP Kenley Jansen while LHP Brad Hand will attend the event on behalf of San Diego.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 5, Padres 3

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Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants Preview and Predictions 07-09-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 8th July 2018 by Gracenote
Cubs vs. Giants Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/08/2018

The surging Chicago Cubs head west for the week with first place in the National League Central within reach. The Cubs kick off a six-game West Coast trip that will take them into the All-Star break when they begin a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants on Monday.


The Cubs have won nine of their last 11 contests to move a season-high 15 games above .500, but they still trail Milwaukee by 1 1/2 in the NL Central. Each of Chicago's last nine victories have been of the comeback variety - including a 6-5 triumph in 10 innings Sunday against Cincinnati - and the club is tied for the major-league lead with 28 such wins. The Giants hit .167 as a team and scored a total of 10 runs over a six-game stretch before erupting for 17 hits in a 13-8 victory over visiting St. Louis on Sunday. HIghly touted prospect Steven Duggar contributed two hits in his major-league debut while batting leadoff and playing center field.

TV: 10:15 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NBCS Chicago, NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco)


PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH Kyle Hendricks (5-8, 4.27 ERA) vs. Giants LH Andrew Suarez (3-5, 3.92)

Hendricks has lost five of his last six decisions and posted a 6.29 ERA over his last seven outings. The 28-year-old relies on pinpoint command and has struggled to locate his pitches recently, issuing 18 walks in five turns last month before limiting the number to one free pass over five innings in a no-decision against Detroit on Tuesday. Hendricks is 3-2 with a 3.06 ERA in six career starts versus San Francisco.

Suarez has posted a 2.10 ERA over his last five starts, allowing fewer than three runs in each, but has recorded only one win over that stretch. The 25-year-old rookie struck out six and gave up one run over seven frames Wednesday at Colorado but was on the wrong end of a 1-0 decision. Suarez is 1-2 with a 3.13 ERA in six home starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cubs 2B Javier Baez, who was named a starter for his first All-Star Game on Sunday, is 31-for-72 with 11 doubles, a triple, three home runs and 19 RBIs in his last 19 games.

2. Giants 1B Brandon Belt, a candidate for the All-Star Final Vote, is 5-for-13 with a homer versus Hendricks.

3. Chicago LF Kyle Schwarber is 9-for-23 during his seven-game hitting streak while C Willson Contreras has gone 11-for-22 during his six-game run.

PREDICTION: Cubs 5, Giants 4

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Free Play: Free Oakland/Houston Over 8½ Runs

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Free Selection from Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Monday, July 9, 2018



7/09 04:10 PM PT / 7:10 PM ET

MLB (913) TEXAS RANGERS VS (914) BOSTON RED SOX

Take: OVER

Reason: Your free play for Monday, July 9, 2018 is in the MLB scheduled contest between the Texas Rangers and the Boston Red Sox. Your free play is on the OVER.

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Monday's Free Selection is on the Cincinnati Reds

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YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR MONDAY: Take MILWAUKEE/MIAMI OVER the total of 7½ runs

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Monday's Free Selection: Cincinnati/Cleveland under 9 1/2

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Monday's Free Selection: Kansas City Royals + 205

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Monday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Oakland + 200

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Monday's Free Selection: Minnesota Twins - 200

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Lee's Free Monday Selection Is

Texas/Boston UNDER 10 RUNS

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Your free winner for Monday: Take WASHINGTON/PITTSBURGH UNDER the total of 9 runs

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Free Play: Pittsburgh Nova +103

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Monday's Free Pick: Detroit + 175

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Free Pick Philadelphia Nola -175 game 2

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FREE play: MON Brewers w/Anderson-146

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Free Pick the Cleveland Indians w/Clevinger -165 over Cincinnati

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Your free winner for Monday: Take OAKLAND/HOUSTON OVER the total of 8½ runs

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Free Selection for Monday: Detroit Tigers + 175

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SharpBettor FREE Play for Monday, July 9, 2018

7/09 04:10 PM MLB (913) TEXAS RANGERS (M MINOR - L) VS (914) BOSTON RED SOX (E RODRIGUEZ - L)

Take : OVER

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Roz's Monday July 9, 2018, Free Pick



07/09 04:10 PM MLB (905) MILWAUKEE BREWERS (C ANDERSON - R) VS (906) MIAMI MARLINS (J URENA - R)

Take : Brewers

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MLB Nats -110

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MLB Phillies -110 GM1

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MLB Giants -115

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MLB Brewers -135

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MLB Miami under 7.5

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MLB Twins over 8.5

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MLB Mets under 8 GM1

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Tony Brown

Tonys *5 Mlb free pick

Milwaukee vs. Miami, 07/09/2018 19:10 EDT

Money Line: -150 Milwaukee

Sportsbook:
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Fp: 2 teams going in opposite directions as the nl central leading brewers come into town hit winners of 3 out the last 4, to face a slumping marlins team who have just 1 win last 4 contest and sit dead last in the nl east ! Games not played on papers but some stats can’t be ignored making the brewers my mlb free pick !

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Mike Williams Jul 09 '18, 8:10 PM in 7h
MLB | Royals vs Twins
Play on: Royals +200 at YouWager

1* on Royals +200

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Jimmy Boyd Jul 09 '18, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | DET vs TAM
Play on: OVER 7 -115

1* Free Pick on Tigers/Rays OVER
I like the value here with the OVER in Monday's MLB action that has the Rays hosting the Tigers. I think we are getting a great price here due to the fact that Tampa Bay hasn't allowed a run in two straight games and Detroit was just shutout in their most recent contest.
I could see both teams going off offensively in this one. The Rays will have a big name on the mound in Chris Archer, but he's making his first start off the DL and figures to have some rust to shake off. Archer is also just 3-4 with a 4.24 ERA and 1.336 WHIP in 13 starts this season.
Tigers will send out Francisco Liriano, who is 0-3 with a 4.50 ERA and 1.750 WHIP in his last 3 starts. Liriano has really struggled with his command during this stretch, walking 12 in 14 innings of work. Liriano also has a poor history against the Rays. He's got a 5.03 ERA in 13 career starts, which includes a 6.61 ERA in 4 starts against Tampa last year. Take the OVER!

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Bobby Conn Jul 09 '18, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | Yankees vs Orioles
Play on: Orioles +160 at 5Dimes

1* Free Play on Orioles +160

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Totals Guru Jul 09 '18, 4:05 PM in 3h
MLB | NYY vs BAL
Play on: OVER 9½ -105

Free Total Annihilator On Yankees vs Orioles over 9½ -105

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Kenny Walker Jul 09 '18, 4:05 PM in 3h
MLB | NYY vs BAL
Play on: UNDER 10 -110

Free Pick on under

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Marc Lawrence Jul 09 '18, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Tigers vs Rays
Play on: Rays -185 at pinnacle

Play - Tampa Bay Rays w/Archer vs Liriano (Game 916).
Edges - Rays: Archer 2.47 ERA with 1.15 WHIP last seven starts … Tigers: Liriano 1-6 wiht 5.06 ERA and 1.58 WHIP last seven starts. With the rays 7-1 on Mondays this season, we recommend a 1* play on Tampa Bay. Thank you and good luck as always.

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Dustin Hawkins Jul 09 '18, 10:15 PM in 9h
MLB | Cubs vs Giants
Play on: Giants +106 at 5Dimes

Free Play on Giants +106

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Red Dog Sports Jul 09 '18, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Brewers vs Marlins
Play on: Marlins +130 at MyBookie

Miami +130
Miami has played decently at home. Nice value against Milwaukee who has a long flight to south Florida.

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Jul 09 '18, 10:10 PM in 9h
MLB | Dodgers vs Padres
Play on: Dodgers -1½ -146 at betonline

LA Dodgers (Kershaw) @ San Diego (Perdomo) 10:10 PM ET
Game# 907-908
Play On: LA Dodgers -1.5 (-146)
I ordinarily don’t like laying this much juice or going with a wager that public betting is heavily in favor of. Nevertheless, I’m going to make an exception in this instance because the statistical data is way too alluring to pass on. Since 2016, Clayton Kershaw is 5-0 against San Diego while posting a dominating 0.50 ERA during those outing. The Dodgers bullpen has compiled an exceptional 2.14 ERA and 0.91 WHIP thru their previous 7 games. During that identical 7-game stretch, Los Angeles has averaged 6.4 runs scored per outing and amassed a terrific .859 OPS. The Dodgers have seen each of its last 6 wins come by 2 runs or more.
Since 2016, San Diego’s Luis Perdomo has compiled an awful 8.31 ERA in 5 starts against the Dodgers. The Padres are an abysmal 5-18 this year as a money line home underdog of +100 or greater and were outscored by a decisive average of 3.3 runs per game. San Diego is coming off a 4-3 win at Arizona on Sunday. They’ve gone 0-6 in their last 6 following a win and lost by 2 runs or more on 5 of those occasions. Bet on the LA Dodgers as a run line favorite for my Monday 7/9 MLB free pick of the day.

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Mark Franco Jul 09 '18, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Rangers vs Red Sox
Play on: Rangers +190 at MyBookie

Rangers
The Boston Red Sox own the best record in baseball and just finished off a nine-game road trip with six consecutive victories. The Red Sox will play their final seven games before the All-Star break at home, beginning when the Texas Rangers visit for the opener of a three-game series on Monday.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers LH Mike Minor (6-4, 4.63 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH Eduardo Rodriguez (10-3, 3.84)

Minor allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his last five starts and is 2-0 in that span. The Vanderbilt product was trying to make it three straight wins on Wednesday but had to settle for a no-decision against Houston after allowing three earned runs on seven hits and three walks in six innings. Minor earned a win at home over Boston on May 3, when he yielded three runs and seven hits in six frames.

Rodriguez turned in one of his best outings of the season on Wednesday, scattering three hits across six scoreless innings and striking out six to earn a win at Washington. The Venezuela native lost his previous two starts while serving up a total of 10 runs - nine earned - and 14 hits in 10 innings against Seattle and the New York Yankees. Rodriguez struck out a season-high 10 at Texas on May 5 but was charged with five runs in six innings and did not factor in the decision.
Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.

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Scott Rickenbach Jul 09 '18, 4:05 PM in 3h
MLB | NYY vs BAL
Play on: OVER 9½ +103

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach MLB Game #923 Monday Free Pick OVER the total in Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees @ 4:05 ET (Game 1 of double header) - The Yankees CC Sabathia has great numbers recently and that helped drive this total down to a 9.5 after it opened up at a 10. The fact is that Sabathia would certainly rather be pitching somewhere else other than Camden Yards! In his last 3 starts versus the Orioles, Sabathia has a 9.00 ERA and he has allowed 8 homers in the 15 innings spanning those 3 starts! I did not mis-type there...Sabathia has allowed a home run, on average, every other inning in his last 3 starts versus the Orioles! The only good news for Yankees fans here is that their lineup should pound Jimmy Yacabonis. The Baltimore right-hander has an 8.53 ERA and has been pounded at a .346 clip in his 3 MLB appearances this season. Though he has pitched well in the minors, he has struggled at the MLB level. His numbers were better in 2017 in the majors but still he struggled and was hit hard by the Yankees and he also got hit hard by them this season too. This is a value spot because a lot of the "trending" for these teams points toward the under here and yet you can why, per the above, this game absolutely should fly over the total as both starters get crushed. Free Pick OVER the total in Baltimore (Game 1 of double header)

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Larry Ness Jul 09 '18, 10:15 PM in 9h
MLB | Cubs vs Giants
Play on: Cubs -106 at betonline

My free play is on the Chi Cubs at 10:15 ET. The Cubs begin a six-game West Coast trip tonight in San Francisco against the Giants, coming off a 7-1 homestand. The Cubs have won nine of their last 11 contests overall to move a season-high 15 games above .500 but they still trail the Milwaukee Brewers by 1 1/2 games in the NL Central. Each of surging Chicago's last nine victories have been of the comeback variety (the team is tied for the major-league lead with 28 such wins) and after the Giants the Cubs will play the Padres in San Diego, leading into the All-Star break. As for the 47-45 Giants, they hit just .167 as a team and scored a total of 10 runs over a six-game stretch in which they were only 1-5, before erupting for 17 hits in a 13-8 victory over visiting St. Louis on Sunday. The Giants welcome the Cubs to AT&T Park in fourth-place in the NL West but they are also just 3 1/2 games back of the first-place Diamondbacks.
Kyle Hendricks (5-8, 4.27 ERA) will get the nod for Chicago and he comes in having lost five of his last six decisions, as well as posting a 6.29 ERA over his last seven starts. Hendricks was 16-8 (2.13 ERA) when the Cubs won the World Series in 2016 but he checks in just 12-13 overall, since. In fact, the Cubs are not only just 6-11 his Hendricks' 2018 starts but his moneyline mark of minus-$1251 is the worst of any starter this season (about 270 different starters). Hendricks is 3-2 with a 3.06 ERA in six career starts versus San Francisco.
San Francisco lefty Andrew Suarez (3-5, 3.92 ERA) will get the ball opposite Hendricks and in contrast, Suarez has posted a 2.10 ERA over his last five starts, allowing fewer than three runs in each, outing. However, has recorded only one win over that stretch (Giants are 2-3). A prime example was his most recent start, when the rookie struck out six and gave up just one run over seven innings last Wednesday at Colorado, but wound up on the wrong end of a 1-0 decision. Suarez will be facing the Cubs for the first time.
As noted above, Suarez has pitched better than his record and it is notable that he has been able to retain his spot in the starting rotation despite the fact the Giants welcomed back Johnny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija from the DL last week. However, why should we anticipate that his luck will change. He owns a decent 3.13 home ERA plus an excellent 0.96 home WHIP but in six starts, owns just one win (team is 2-4). Yes, Hendricks is "off his game" but he's proven to be a quality starter and his team is red-hot. Cubs Win! Cubs Win!
Good luck...Larry

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Stephen Nover Jul 09 '18, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Reds vs Indians
Play on: Indians -171 at betonline

When you're on a pitching staff that has Corey Kluber, Carlos Carrasco and Trevor Bauer it's easy to get overlooked. That's the situation righthander Mike Clevinger is in. I find Clevinger to be underrated. He's 7-3 with a 3.11 ERA. Clevinger is at his best against weak road teams. So I'm not adverse to stepping out more than normal and laying this price with Cleveland in a pitching matchup of Clevinger versus Anthony DeSclafani. The Indians are in the superpower class of the Yankees, Red Sox and Astros when playing at home. Cleveland is 28-15 at Progressive Field this season. The Indians have been dominant when taking on below .500 road clubs at home winning 40 of the past 51 times for 78 percent. Cleveland is 7-1 the last eight times Clevinger has thrown against a sub .500 opponent at home. Cincinnati is 18-25 on the road. The Reds were playing their best ball winning 14 of 18 until this weekend. They blew a five-run lead to the Cubs on Saturday and lost in extra innings to the Cubs again on Sunday. They enter this series with bullpen fatigue and off two extremely tough losses. The Reds draw Clevinger coming off extra rest. He last played on July 1 in Oakland beating the A's allowing three runs in six innings. That pushed Clevinger's record to 5-1 with a 2.31 ERA when pitching on six or more days of rest. The Reds are 14-29 in their last 43 games against a righthanded starter. DeSclafani has struggled since coming off the 60-day DL following an oblique strain. He has a 5.08 ERA. His ERA jumps to 7.02 in night games. The Indians rank fifth in homers and runs. So the second part of the equation fits, too, as I see DeSclafani struggling against this lineup. He has a 5.18 ERA in seven interleague starts. Cincinnati is 15-43, too, during its past 58 interleague road contests. (Sizzling Stephen Nover has won 13 of his last 17 premium baseball plays, including nine of his last 11. Stephen has a top Monday baseball total in addition to this free side play selection.)

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Brandon Lee Jul 09 '18, 4:10 PM in 3h
MLB | Phillies vs Mets
Play on: Mets -101 at Bovada

10* FREE MLB PICK (Mets -101) - GAME #1 (Doubleheader)
I'll take my chances here with New York at home against the Phillies in Game 1 of their double-header on Monday. The public is all over Philadelphia in this one, yet the line has moved quite a bit in favor of the Mets. New York didn't score a run in either of their final two games against the Rays over the weekend. They managed just 2 hits in yesterday's 9-0 loss to Tampa and that's worth noting, as the Mets are 37-17 in their last 54 after a game where they had 2 or fewer hits. The Phillies are also just 18-34 in their last 52 road games when listed anywhere from +125 to -125. It's also worth pointing out that New York's starter, Zack Wheeler, comes in hot with a 2.66 ERA in his last 3 starts and is 3-1 with a 2.82 ERA in 8 career starts against Philadelphia. Give me the Mets -101!

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