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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes - Race 3

EXACTA * TRIFECTA * SUPERFECTA (10 Cent Minimum) * PICK 3 (50 Cent Minimum: Races 3-4-5) * DAILY DOUBLE (Races 3-4)


Claiming $10,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 89 • Purse: $15,300 • Post: 2:04P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES SINCE JUNE 23 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000 (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $7,500 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES).
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Horse
Morn
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Odds


Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * BOLDLEE: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. JUST WATCH ME: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race). LOUIE'S LUCK: Horse has a TrackMa ster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff.
4
BOLDLEE
9/5

7/2
1A
JUST WATCH ME
9/2

6/1
2
LOUIE'S LUCK
5/1

6/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1A
JUST WATCH ME
6

9/2
Front-runner
85

78

93.8

78.2

70.2
4
BOLDLEE
4

9/5
Front-runner
86

86

84.4

84.4

80.9
2
LOUIE'S LUCK
2

5/1
Trailer
94

78

53.4

80.8

75.3
6
JOE MOOCH
7

3/1
Alternator/Trailer
86

82

66.0

80.0

68.5
3
DR LUBER'S KISS
3

6/1
Alternator/Non-contender
92

77

74.8

63.2

52.2
1
FULLFAITHANDCREDIT
1

9/2
Alternator/Non-contender
79

78

61.4

75.2

67.2
5
STRUEVES STAR
5

5/1
Alternator/Non-contender
87

89

40.8

70.6

64.1

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

Race 6 - Maiden Claiming - 7.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $7000 Class Rating: 53

FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 9 OVERLYAPPEALING 3/1

# 5 INDULGENCES 7/2

# 2 KING FORMEREDITH 6/1

OVERLYAPPEALING looks very good to best this field. I like the jockey on this gelding - very good chance to win the affair. Keep this gelding in your exotics as Dominguez has given backers some double digit gains. The extreme drop in class can only help out this entrant today. KING FORMEREDITH - Have to think this entrant will do well following the quick turnaround. Wagerers ought to feel comfortable with this selection given Guerrero's recent gains at the window.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Mountaineer Park
Mountaineer Park - Race 3

$1 Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5) $.50 Trifecta $1 Exacta Box ($.20) Superfecta


Optional Claiming $17,500 • 1 Mile • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 98 • Purse: $18,400 • Post: 7:44P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $17,500. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE JUNE 23 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $17,500 (CLAIMING RACES FOR $15,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ESTIMATING ALLOWANCES)(W V A BRED RACES NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY) (TO BE USED ONLY IF NEEDED). (IF NECESSARY WILL BE RUN SAME DISTANCE MAIN TRACK.).
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Race Analysis
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Race Type: Dominant Stalker. PRAY HARD is the Dominant Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * PRAY HARD: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. SUN BROWN: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figur e at the distance/surface.
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PRAY HARD
9/2

5/2
7
SUN BROWN
5/1

7/1




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Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
6
BAGPIPES
6

5/1
Front-runner
93

93

85.4

86.4

80.4
4
RAISE THE MAST
4

3/1
Front-runner
97

86

74.7

57.5

49.5
8
PRAY HARD
8

9/2
Stalker
104

96

98.6

92.9

89.9
7
SUN BROWN
7

5/1
Stalker
89

90

85.5

85.5

76.5
10
BEST COUNTRY
10

12/1
Stalker
85

88

84.4

78.7

62.7
1
EL ALMIRANTE
1

15/1
Trailer
84

78

69.4

76.7

60.7
2
GRANTSON
2

10/1
Alternator/Trailer
87

87

71.1

84.1

71.6
9
JOYEUX
9

6/1
Alternator/Non-contender
95

87

92.7

78.3

70.8
5
FINE
5

6/1
Alternator/Non-contender
90

85

73.9

73.9

61.4
3
IT'S A MAJOR AWARD
3

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
70

75

42.6

58.1

40.1

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Presque Isle Downs - Race #1 - Post: 5:25pm - Maiden Special - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $27,000 Class Rating: 71

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 PIZZA MAN PETE (ML=2/1)
#6 OUR DOMINATOR (ML=9/2)


PIZZA MAN PETE - Have to make this colt a strong challenger; he comes off a sharp outing on Jul 12th. Wismer drops him down to this class. You don't need too much more knowledge to believe this thoroughbred has a good chance at this level. This trainer sure has a knack for stretching out most any horse. Getting the extra distance sure seems to help Wismer's starters perform well. OUR DOMINATOR - This gelding has been posting some excellent workout times. Rogers is trying the 'shades' on today. Note that this equine worked from the gate in a morning prep, most likely in blinkers. Taking a trip down in the class scale; has the ability to make his presence felt. Has a decent chance to break maiden switching over to the main track in this event.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 FLUSHED (ML=8/5), #5 FIGHTIN PHIL (ML=7/2), #1 MAGICAL KISSER (ML=8/1),

FLUSHED - The morning-line choice is vulnerable here with the lack of workouts. FIGHTIN PHIL - Recent decreasing speed figs of 67/64/49 give a sign that this horse may be going off form. MAGICAL KISSER - Finished sixth in his most recent race with a mediocre fig. When I look at today's class rating, it would take an improved performance to triumph after that in this group.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - OUR DOMINATOR - The trainer is getting serious with this gelding today. Blinkers on for this contest.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #4 PIZZA MAN PETE on top if we're getting at least 3/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,6]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Parx Racing
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 4 - Maiden Special Weight - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $45000 Class Rating: 69

FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 6 OUR HONOR 3/5

# 2 TATTERED 7/2

# 5 LI'L DUDE L DO IT 5/1

My selection in this race is OUR HONOR. Could provide positive returns based on strong recent Equibase Speed Figures with an average of 82. Posted a reliable Equibase speed fig in the most recent race. Can run another good one in this affair. He has put up competitive figs under today's conditions and ought to fare well versus this field. TATTERED - He looks strong in this spot and I expect will be on the lead or close at the midpoint. This equine is prominent in this field in earnings per start at the distance/surface. LI'L DUDE L DO IT - Should come out strong - I have liked the way this gelding has moved rapidly to the lead recently. The Equibase class rating of today's affair is much lower than his last contest.

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Saratoga
RACE #7 - SARATOGA RACE COURSE4:12 PM
The Caress Stakes
5½ FURLONGS TURF FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD STAKES

#3 TRIPLE CHELSEA
#7 GIRLS KNOW BEST
#4 LULL
#2 MORTICIA

Well folks ... this race is named after the multiple-graded stakes winning mare trained by Hall of Famer H. Allen Jerkens. Caress, a daughter of Storm Cat, retired in 1996 with a record of 13-4-2 from 29 career starts, including victories in the Grade 3 Poker at Belmont Park as well as the Beaugay and Athenia, both Grade 3 events at Aqueduct Racetrack. Here in the 9th running of "The Caress," #3 TRIPLE CHELSEA, qualifies as a TrackMaster PLUS "PowerPony,", shares the overall speed leadership with #4 LULL, and has hit the board in 5 straight, winning four times, including back-to-back-to back "POWER RUN WINS" in her last three starts. #7 GIRLS KNOW BEST, an 8-1 shot, has hit the board in four of her last five outings, all wins, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in her last start.

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Saratoga

07/23/18, SAR, Race 2, 1.33 ET
1 1/16M [Inner Turf] 1.39.00 MAIDEN CLAIMING. Purse $45,000.
Claiming Price $40,000. INNER TURF FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE AND APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE-BRED REGISTRY
Exacta, Quinella, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (2-4) - Pick 4 (.50) Races (2-5), Double
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 8 Gabriella 3-1 Velazquez J R Pletcher Todd A. T
098.7649 7 Shanghai Dreams 7/2 Saez L Weaver George S
098.7188 1 Smiles From Sadie 10-1 Bravo J Delacour Arnaud J
098.3540 5 Grand Banks 9/2 Ortiz J L Englehart Jeremiah C.
097.6384 3 Ailish 10-1 Castellano J Abreu Jorge R.
097.4767 2 Spiral Bound 15-1 Franco M Englehart Jeremiah C. W
096.0810 9 Hit a Provisional 9/2 Lezcano J Abreu Jorge R. FEC
095.5457 4 Crater Rim 15-1 Leparoux J R Pregman. Jr. John S.
095.4362 6 Sardonyx 8-1 Ortiz. Jr. I Donk David G.
093.0130 12 Dancingwthdaffodls 12-1 Alvarado J Brown Bruce R. L
090.3048 10 Saratoga Sass 30-1 Fragoso P Martin Carlos F.
090.0263 13 Molly's Nighthawk 20-1 Cohen D Kimmel John C.
088.1319 14 Uconnmarsh 50-1 Lezcano A Raia II Francis
086.9578 11 Low Is Laine 30-1 Reyes L R Sciacca Gary
If Race Is Off Turf
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 1 Smiles From Sadie 10-1 Bravo J Delacour Arnaud J
099.8832 7 Shanghai Dreams 7/2 Saez L Weaver George S
098.5913 5 Grand Banks 9/2 Ortiz J L Englehart Jeremiah C.
098.5530 8 Gabriella 3-1 Velazquez J R Pletcher Todd A.
098.4163 3 Ailish 10-1 Castellano J Abreu Jorge R.
098.3457 9 Hit a Provisional 9/2 Lezcano J Abreu Jorge R. FEC
097.8004 2 Spiral Bound 15-1 Franco M Englehart Jeremiah C. W
096.9519 6 Sardonyx 8-1 Ortiz. Jr. I Donk David G.
095.9074 4 Crater Rim 15-1 Leparoux J R Pregman. Jr. John S.
094.7182 12 Dancingwthdaffodls 12-1 Alvarado J Brown Bruce R. L
091.1229 10 Saratoga Sass 30-1 Fragoso P Martin Carlos F.
090.4603 13 Molly's Nighthawk 20-1 Cohen D Kimmel John C.
087.9686 14 Uconnmarsh 50-1 Lezcano A Raia II Francis
087.1697 11 Low Is Laine 30-1 Reyes L R Sciacca Gary

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Thistledown - Race #4 - Post: 3:10pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $14,000 Class Rating: 95

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#3 MAGIC APPLE (ML=8/1)
#1 FATHER DENNIS (ML=7/2)
#2 TUBA (ML=6/1)


MAGIC APPLE - Have to like this gelding today. If you take a look at his PP lines you see a definite trend, getting closer with each race. I like when a race sets up this way. This gelding has the lone pace to demolish this field. Radosevich brings him right back. I suggest you stick with this live gelding. This animal picks up a lot of money per start. Number one in this affair. FATHER DENNIS - DaCosta has an 'uncoupled' entry here. Best to beware the longer priced half. TUBA - This gelding is almost always on the board. This thoroughbred has shown the capability to win on different tracks. Making the move from Mountaineer Park for today's event, I have to believe he's ready to run.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 COLONY CLASSIC (ML=5/2), #4 STRONGBOW (ML=3/1), #5 IDEAL QUALITY (ML=6/1),

COLONY CLASSIC - This gelding is always around, but just doesn't finish first. Hard to wager on him on the front end. Don't feel this steed will make a winning move in today's event. That last speed rating was mediocre when compared with today's class figure. STRONGBOW - Hard to put your money on the win end of any mount that finishes second and third as often as this participant does. IDEAL QUALITY - The lack of morning drills has to make one concerned despite the good performance in the last affair.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #3 MAGIC APPLE on the win end if we get at least 7/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,2,3]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [1,2,3] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies Preview and Predictions 07-23-2018 in MLB

The Los Angeles Dodgers (55-44) got the better of the Philadelphia Phillies (55-43) in the Manny Machado Sweepstakes and will look to showcase their shiny new toy on Monday in the opener of a three-game road series at Citizens Bank Park. Machado has paid immediate dividends for Los Angeles, going 5-for-13 since being acquired from Baltimore while extending his on-base streak to a career high-tying 22 contests.

"You throw a guy like that in our lineup that is already dangerous, and it makes it even worse for the other team," said Matt Kemp, who homered twice in Sunday's 11-2 romp over Milwaukee. The 33-year-old Kemp, who is 11-for-31 with six runs scored in his last eight games, has gone deep on two occasions in just five at-bats versus Monday starter Zach Eflin. While National League West-leading Los Angeles has won six of eight, Philadelphia has emerged victorious in 12 of 18 to sit atop the NL East. Home Run Derby participant Rhys Hoskins went deep in both games of Sunday's doubleheader against San Diego after being held in the park since homering in three straight games in late June.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, SportsNet Los Angeles, NBCS Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Ross Stripling (8-2, 2.08 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Zach Eflin (7-2, 3.15)

Stripling scattered six hits over six scoreless innings in a 3-2 triumph over San Diego on July 12 to win his second straight start heading into his first career All-Star appearance. The 28-year-old owns a 4-2 mark with a stingy 1.81 ERA on the road while limiting the opposition to a .235 batting average. Aaron Altherr has homered among his three hits in six at-bats versus Stripling, although Odubel Herrera and Cesar Hernandez are a combined 0-for-9 versus the hurler.

Eflin posted a 6-0 mark with a 2.32 ERA in his last seven starts before missing his scheduled turn in the rotation due to a blister on his pitching hand. The 24-year-old is slated to come off the disabled list prior to Monday's contest versus Los Angeles, against which suffered his last loss on May 30 as he was blitzed for five runs in four innings of an 8-2 setback. Max Muncy joined Kemp in going deep versus the hurler in that encounter, dropping Eflin to 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA in three career starts against the Dodgers.

WALK-OFFS

1. Los Angeles 2B Chase Utley likely will receive a hero's welcome on Friday when the soon-to-be retiring star returns to Philadelphia, with which he spent parts of 13 seasons.

2. Phillies 1B Carlos Santana, who had an RBI single in Sunday's nightcap, went 5-for-15 versus the Dodgers earlier this season.

3. Los Angeles 3B Justin Turner is nursing a groin injury and likely will be re-evaluated prior to Monday's series opener.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 3, Phillies 2

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Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Preview and Predictions 07-23-2018 in MLB

The Boston Red Sox's powerful offense woke up in the finale of their first series after the All-Star break and look to carry that over when they visit the Baltimore Orioles on Monday to open a three-game set between the major league's best and worst teams. The Red Sox managed one run while splitting the first two games of the series before routing Detroit 9-1 on Sunday improve their record to 70-31.

Boston left 19 on base during the first two games in Detroit but went 3-for-6 with runners in scoring position Sunday and Jackie Bradley Jr. launched a three-run homer as the Red Sox improved to 14-2 in their last 16. Rick Porcello, who beat Baltimore with six innings of three-run ball on May 19, gets the start in the opener for Boston, while fellow right-hander Kevin Gausman goes for the Orioles. Baltimore coughed up a three-run lead in the eighth inning and dropped a 5-4 decision at Toronto on Sunday for its third loss in a row and 20th in its last 25 outings to plummet to the bottom of the majors with a 28-72 record. Jonathan Schoop has warmed up of late for the Orioles, going 8-for-26 with a pair of homers during a six-game hitting streak to raise his batting average to .231.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), MASN (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox RH Rick Porcello (11-4, 4.13 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Kevin Gausman (4-7, 4.33)

Porcello hopes to rebound from his worst outing of the season in his last start before the break, allowing eight runs and seven hits over two innings in a loss to Toronto on July 13. The New Jersey native gave up five runs across 13 innings to win his first two starts of July while combining for 14 strikeouts. Mark Trumbo is 11-for-37 with four homers versus Porcello, who is 5-11 with a 4.86 ERA in 19 career starts against the Orioles.

Gausman has managed just one victory since May 11 but boasts five quality starts in 11 outings during that stretch. The 27-year-old LSU product, who started July with a win against the Los Angeles Angels, gave up five runs on a season-high 12 hits last time out on July 12 in a 5-4 loss to Philadelphia. Mookie Betts is 15-for-32 with three homers against Gausman, who is 4-7 with a 4.25 ERA in 19 appearances (14 starts) versus Boston.

WALK-OFFS

1. Betts has hit safely in 14 of his last 16 games and leads the majors with a .352 batting average.

2. Baltimore CF Adam Jones was rested Sunday after hitting safely in three straight games with five hits and four RBIs.

3. The Red Sox have won nine of 10 meetings with the Orioles this season, including a three-game sweep at Baltimore last month.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 6, Orioles 4

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Minnesota Twins vs. Toronto Blue Jays Preview and Predictions 07-23-2018 in MLB

The Toronto Blue Jays have a long way to go before getting back into playoff contention, but they can be a pest in the final two months of the season - especially on their home field. The Blue Jays go for their 16th win in 22 contests at Rogers Centre on Monday night to open a three-game set against the Minnesota Twins, who were cooled off when they got swept over the weekend.

Toronto rallied late on Sunday for a 5-4 victory to complete a three-game sweep of major league-worst Baltimore as Yangervis Solarte broke out of a slump with a two-run homer and an RBI double. Outfielder Randal Grichuk is 7-of-20 over his last five games for Toronto (46-52), which won two of three contests at Minnesota (44-53) from April 30-May 2. The Twins were rolling before the All-Star break with nine wins in 11 contests to pull within 7 1/2 games of first-place Cleveland in the American League Central but lost all three at last-place Kansas City after the Midsummer Classic. Minnesota managed just three hits in the 5-3 loss to the Royals on Sunday and Eddie Rosario went 0-for-3 to end his nine-game hitting streak.

TV: 7:07 p.m. ET, FS North (Minnesota), TVA Sports, Sportsnet (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins LH Adalberto Mejia (0-0, 9.00 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Luis Santos (0-0, 7.88)

Mejia returns to the Twins for his second start of 2018 after spending most of the season with Triple-A Rochester. The 25-year-old Dominican, who went 4-7 with a 4.50 ERA in 21 starts last year, gave up four runs and six hits over four innings in a no-decision June 30 against the Chicago Cubs. Mejia is 5-3 with a 3.32 ERA in 14 appearances (11 starts) with Rochester in 2018 and lost his only career start against Toronto last year.

With Blue Jays opting to send Marco Estrada for a rehab outing instead, Santos is expected to make the first start of his major-league career after 15 relief appearances. The 27-year-old Dominican has allowed one run on six hits over 6 1/3 innings across his last four outings after getting pounded in his 2018 debut. Santos, who owns 25 strikeouts in 24 2/3 major-league innings, gave up one run and took one loss in two appearances spanning 2 2/3 innings against the Twins in 2017.

WALK-OFFS

1. Minnesota RHP Fernando Rodney needs one save to break the tie with Jose Mesa (321) for 19th on the majors' all-time list.

2. Toronto 2B Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is 11-for-21 during a five-game hitting streak to raise his batting average to .281.

3. Twins 1B/DH Logan Morrison (hip) went 0-for-3 with an RBI on Sunday in his return from the disabled list.

PREDICTION: Twins 6, Blue Jays 5

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Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins Preview and Predictions 07-23-2018 in MLB

The Atlanta Braves have played well against National League East foes this season as they contend for the division title and look to continue their good work inside the division Monday when they open a two-game series at the Miami Marlins. Atlanta split a rain-shortened two-game series over the weekend in Washington, enduring two long rain delays in Sunday's 6-2 defeat that dropped the Braves mark in division play to 28-15, one season after they finished 33-43 against East competition.

Atlanta right fielder Nick Markakis extended his hitting streak to 10 games in Sunday's defeat, while struggling center fielder Ender Inciarte snapped a 1-for-25 slid with three hits. Miami sat on the brink of its first series sweep of the season Sunday at Tampa Bay, only to see it unravel in a five-run ninth inning as the Marlins fell 6-4. Closer Kyle Barraclough threw 40 pitches in allowing five runs in the ninth, including a walk-off grand slam, and likely will not be available for the series opener. Third baseman Martin Prado has flourished in 12 games since returning from the disabled list, hitting .333 with five multi-hit games after going 2-for-4 on Sunday.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Atlanta), FS Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves LH Sean Newcomb (8-5, 3.51 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Jose Urena (2-9, 4.39)

Newcomb stumbled into the All-Star break by losing each of his last three outings, posting a 9.75 ERA with 12 walks and four homers allowed in 12 innings. The 25-year-old, whose scheduled start Saturday at Washington was postponed by rain, had pitched himself into consideration for the NL All-Star team with a dominant May and June, during which he went 7-1 with a 2.07 ERA. Newcomb, who gave up three runs on four hits in 5 2/3 innings in a July 14 loss to Arizona, is 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA in two starts against Miami this season.

Urena has struggled one season after winning 14 games, losing his first seven decisions this season while allowing four earned runs or more eight times in 19 starts. The 26-year-old, who has yet to win a home start this season, ended the first half by allowing five runs with four walks over just four innings in a no-decision on July 15 against Philadelphia. Urena faced the Braves in back-to-back outings in mid-May, losing both while allowing seven runs on nine hits in 12 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Marlins CF Cameron Maybin is hitting .315 with three homers while collecting at least one hit in 13 of his past 18 games.

2. The Braves stole six bases in the series to give them 57 on the season; Atlanta stole just 77 in 2017.

3. Atlanta leads the season series 5-2 and boasts a 38-20 record in Miami since 2012.

PREDICTION: Braves 5, Marlins 2

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San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets Preview and Predictions 07-23-2018 in MLB

Two last-place teams square off when the New York Mets host the San Diego Padres on Monday for the opener of their three-game series. New York is looking to escape the basement in the National League East as it trails Miami by one-half game after having the finale of its Subway Series against the crosstown Yankees rained out on Sunday.

Michael Conforto has gone 3-for-7 with a home run and four RBIs in his last two games for the Mets, who have allowed at least five runs in each of their last three contests. San Diego halted its six-game losing streak with a 10-2 victory in the opener of Sunday's doubleheader at Philadelphia but was blanked 5-0 in the nightcap to fall 20 games under .500. The Padres, who firmly are entrenched in last place in the NL West, registered 15 hits and a trio of three-run innings in the win over the Phillies but were held to a pair of singles in the shutout loss. San Diego's Freddy Galvis was hitless in two at-bats in Sunday's second game after going 6-for-9 with four RBIs over the first two contests of the three-game series.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS San Diego, SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres LH Eric Lauer (5-6, 4.87 ERA) vs. Mets RH Jacob deGrom (5-4, 1.68)

After coming within one out of his first complete game, Lauer lasted only two innings in a loss to the Chicago Cubs on July 15 as he was tagged for five runs and five hits. The 23-year-old rookie from Ohio had been pitching well overall of late, allowing one run in four of his previous five turns, but has been hit hard in two of his last three at home. Lauer will be facing New York for the first time as he makes his 17th major-league start.

DeGrom, who leads the major leagues in ERA, could be even more difficult to face as he has received an extra day of rest after his scheduled start on Sunday was washed away. The 30-year-old Floridian is winless in his last four turns as he enters Monday on the heels of back-to-back no-decisions in which he allowed a total of one run over 16 innings. DeGrom improved to 3-1 with a 1.53 ERA in five career starts against the Padres when he scattered five hits over 7 1/3 scoreless frames at San Diego on April 27.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mets RHP Noah Syndergaard, who returned from a finger injury on July 13, is headed back to the disabled list with hand, foot and mouth disease while RHP Corey Oswalt is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas to start on Wednesday.

2. San Diego recalled INF Cory Spangenberg from Triple-A El Paso prior to Sunday's twinbill and optioned C Raffy Lopez to the Chihuahuas.

3. New York recalled Paul Sewald from Las Vegas on Sunday to replace fellow RHP Jeurys Familia, who was traded to Oakland a day earlier.

PREDICTION: Mets 5, Padres 1

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Indians Preview and Predictions 07-23-2018 in MLB

The Pittsburgh Pirates look to register a double-digit winning streak for the first time since 2004 when they visit the American League Central-leading Cleveland Indians on Monday for the opener of their three-game interleague series. The Pirates have produced 40 runs over their last five contests and moved two games over .500 (51-49) for the first time since June 2 with their ninth straight win, a 9-2 triumph at Cincinnati on Sunday.

Starling Marte has recorded six home runs and 15 RBIs during his career-high 15-game hitting streak for Pittsburgh and Corey Dickerson has homered in four consecutive contests, going 10-for-21 with five blasts and seven RBIs in the process. The Pirates will test their red-hot offense when they face two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber in the series opener on Monday. The Indians (54-44) scored a total of 25 runs in their first two contests after the All-Star break but were shut out 5-0 by veteran Yovani Gallardo and three relievers on Sunday to keep their division lead at 9 1/2 games. Major League home run leader Jose Ramirez (30) went 15-for-31 with six blasts and 13 RBIs during an eight-game hitting streak that came to an end on Sunday, when he walked twice and was hit by a pitch while flying out in his only official at-bat.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Trevor Williams (7-7, 4.36 ERA) vs. Indians RH Corey Kluber (12-5, 2.76)

Williams snapped his three-start losing streak in his last outing on July 11, limiting Washington to four hits and three walks over five scoreless innings in a 2-0 win. The 26-year-old Arizona State product had given up 12 runs over 13 frames while going 0-3 and was 2-6 in 12 turns before beating the Nationals. Williams will be making his first career appearance against the Indians but is 4-1 with a 2.05 ERA in seven interleague starts, including a 2-0 mark this year.

Kluber has been up and down in his last six outings, with three quality starts and three in which he allowed a total of 16 runs. The 32-year-old native of Alabama, who received an injection in his knee on July 13 that kept him out of the All-Star Game, permitted six runs and eight hits over 7 1/3 innings against the New York Yankees one day earlier. Dickerson is 4-for-12 versus Kluber, who will face the Pirates for the first time but is 13-6 with a 2.57 ERA in interleague play.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cleveland 1B-DH Edwin Encarnacion was rested on Sunday but is 6-for-13 with a home run and five RBIs in his last three contests.

2. Pittsburgh RF Gregory Polanco has collected four homers and seven RBIs during his seven-game hitting streak.

3. The Pirates last visited Cleveland in 2012 and took two of three at home in the most recent matchup between the teams in 2015.

PREDICTION: Indians 5, Pirates 2

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New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays Preview and Predictions 07-23-2018 in MLB


The Tampa Bay Rays look to continue their recent success in the season series when they host the American League East-rival New York Yankees on Monday for the opener of their three-game set. The Rays dropped their first five meetings with the Yankees this season, getting outscored 31-10 in the process, but have won four in a row - with the last three coming at home last month.

Tampa Bay has lost five of its last seven overall but comes into the series with some juice after Daniel Robertson's walk-off grand slam capped a five-run rally in the ninth inning of Sunday's 6-4 win over Miami. The Rays will begin the opener with reliever Hunter Wood on the mound while the Yankees counter with All-Star Luis Severino, who already has defeated Tampa Bay twice this season but is coming off a loss in his last outing. New York split a pair of interleague games with the crosstown Mets before Sunday's rubber match was rained out, dropping the club five games behind first-place Boston in the AL East. The Rays will have to contain Didi Gregorius, who is batting .406 with three homers and 11 RBIs against them this season and is 7-for-16 with five RBIs during his current four-game hitting streak.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, YES (New York), FS Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Luis Severino (14-2, 2.31 ERA) vs. Rays RH Hunter Wood (0-0, 2.70)

Severino saw his five-start winning streak come to end on July 12 against Cleveland but avoided a loss despite giving up four runs over five innings. The 24-year-old Dominican permitted six runs over 32 1/3 frames while winning five straight prior to that outing. Severino is 7-1 with a 2.38 ERA in 12 career appearances (eight starts) against the Rays after recording two wins this year in which he yielded two runs over 15 1/3 innings.

Wood, who pinch-ran for the Rays in the ninth inning on Sunday, likely will pitch one or two innings when he makes his second start of the season. The 24-year-old native of Arkansas worked one frame in his other turn on July 11 against Detroit, allowing two hits while registering a pair of strikeouts. Wood, who will face the Yankees for the first time in his career, has given up four runs and nine hits with 10 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings as a reliever.

WALK-OFFS

1. New York OF Giancarlo Stanton, who is batting .323 on the road as opposed to .228 at home, has hit three homers versus the Rays in 2018.

2. Tampa Bay 3B Matt Duffy (back), who is batting .314, returned to the lineup Sunday after missing two games and went 0-for-3.

3. Yankees OF Aaron Judge, who is 8-for-17 in his last four contests, has gone two games without a strikeout for the first time since a three-game stretch from June 9-12.

PREDICTION: Yankees 6, Rays 2

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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds Preview and Predictions 07-23-2018 in MLB

The All-Star break came at the wrong time for the Cincinnati Reds, who haven't been able to maintain their hot streak after having four days off. The Reds will try to get their revival back on track when they host the struggling St. Louis Cardinals for a three-game series that begins Monday.



Cincinnati resides in last place in the National League Central but won nine of its last 14 contests before the break, including two of three in St. Louis to end the first half. The second half got off to a rough start for the Reds, however, as they were outscored 27-5 during a three-game sweep at the hands of Pittsburgh over the weekend. The Cardinals have lost six of their last nine games despite Matt Carpenter's torrid streak. Carpenter's stretch of six straight contests with a home run ended with a 1-for-4 showing in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Midwest (St. Louis), FS Ohio (Cincinnati)



PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Daniel Poncedeleon (ML debut) vs. Reds RH Luis Castillo (5-8, 5.49 ERA)

Poncedeleon is an incredible story, as he underwent brain surgery 14 months ago after being hit in the temple by a line drive but has dominated the Pacific Coast League this season. The 26-year-old is 9-3 with a 2.15 ERA and 103 strikeouts in 92 innings at Triple-A Memphis. He has worked 20 frames over his last three outings without allowing an earned run.

Castillo has endured a disappointing sophomore campaign, but the Reds have won four of his last five starts. The 25-year-old has recorded only one win during that stretch, but he held the Cardinals to two runs over five innings in a no-decision last time out and might have earned the win if his night hadn't been cut short by a two-hour rain delay. Castillo is 0-3 with a 5.24 ERA in four career starts against St. Louis.



WALK-OFFS

1. Cardinals INF Yairo Munoz has gone 13-for-34 during his 10-game hitting streak.

2. Reds SS Jose Peraza is 17-for-31 during his eight-game hitting streak and has gone 32 plate appearances without a strikeout.

3. Carpenter has gone 12-for-24 with eight homers and 12 RBIs during his seven-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Reds 7, Cardinals 6

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Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers Preview and Predictions 07-23-2018 in MLB

The Texas Rangers' pitching staff finally kept Cleveland in check in the finale of their three-game series after being battered for 25 runs over the first two contests. Texas hopes for another strong performance Monday as it begins a four-game home set against the American League West-rival Oakland Athletics.

Yovani Gallardo combined with three relievers on a five-hitter while Rougned Odor went 3-for-3 with a homer and three RBIs on Sunday as the Rangers recorded a 5-0 victory to end their four-game losing streak. It was the third consecutive multi-hit performance for Odor, who has gone 9-for-16 over his last four contests. Oakland is coming off its 11th win in 15 games, a 6-5 triumph over San Francisco in 10 innings on Sunday in which Khris Davis and Matt Olson each homered twice before Matt Chapman delivered a walk-off single. The hit by Chapman, who is 7-for-17 in his last four contests, made a winner of Jeurys Familia as the right-handed reliever worked two scoreless frames in his debut after being acquired from the New York Mets on Saturday.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Oakland), FS Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics LH Brett Anderson (1-2, 6.08 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Cole Hamels (5-8, 4.36)

Anderson lasted only 3 1/3 innings at San Francisco on July 14, but escaped with a no-decision as he limited the damage to three runs despite yielding eight hits. The 30-year-old Texan fared much better in his previous turn at Cleveland on July 8, notching the win after scattering three hits over five scoreless frames in his return from a shoulder injury that had shelved him since May 18. Anderson has struggled against Texas in his career, going 1-4 with a 6.02 ERA in eight starts and three relief appearances.

Hamels halted his personal two-start skid on July 13 as he registered the victory at Baltimore despite surrendering four runs and five hits over 6 1/3 innings. The 34-year-old Californian has been hit hard over his last four turns, yielding 22 runs and 28 hits in only 17 frames. Hamels has posted a 3-4 record and 3.96 ERA in nine career starts against Oakland, including a 1-1 mark and 2.38 ERA this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rangers OF Joey Gallo exited Sunday's win with a slightly sprained left ankle, but is not expected to miss much - if any - time.

2. Oakland optioned LHP Jeremy Bleich to Triple-A Nashville on Sunday to make room on the roster for Familia.

3. Texas 3B Adrian Beltre is one homer away from tying Chipper Jones (468) for 33rd place on the all-time list.

PREDICTION: Rangers 7, Athletics 5

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs Preview and Predictions 07-23-2018 in MLB

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon might have found a way to get slugging first baseman Anthony Rizzo going at the plate - put him in the leadoff spot. Rizzo hopes to continue his hot streak at the top of the batting order when the Cubs open their four-game series against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday.



Rizzo had a disappointing first half at the plate, but he reached base in 17 of his 23 plate appearances while helping the Cubs take three of five from visiting St. Louis over the weekend. Chicago's lead in the National League Central is up to 3 1/2 games over Milwaukee. The Diamondbacks snapped their three-game skid with a 6-1 victory over visiting Colorado on Sunday, keeping them within 1 1/2 games of the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West. The Cubs have won eight straight home series and 12 of their last 15 contests at Wrigley Field.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, ESPN, FS Arizona, NBCS Chicago

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks LH Patrick Corbin (6-4, 3.24 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Luke Farrell (3-3, 3.86)

Corbin earned his second career All-Star selection but was winless in his last seven starts before the break. The 29-year-old registered three quality starts over that stretch, but Arizona scored fewer than three runs in four of his outings. Corbin is 4-1 with a 4.25 ERA in six career games (five starts) against the Cubs.

Farrell will make his third major-league start and second this season after allowing three runs over 2 2/3 innings in a loss at Cincinnati on June 23. The 27-year-old hasn't allowed a run in 5 1/3 frames over his last four relief appearances. Farrell went 0-2 with a 4.39 ERA in six starts at Triple-A Iowa this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rizzo is Chicago's first leadoff hitter to reach base at least four times in three consecutive games since Brian McRae in 1996.

2. Diamondbacks RF Steven Souza Jr. has gone 10-for-27 with four doubles and four RBIs in his last eight games to lift his average from .148 to .216.

3. Cubs C Willson Contreras has gone 15-for-33 while hitting safely in nine straight home contests.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 6, Cubs 4

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Washington Nationals vs. Milwaukee Brewers Preview and Predictions 07-23-2018 in MLB

Bryce Harper followed his long-ball heroics in the Home Run Derby last week with another epic blast to help the Washington Nationals (49-49) move back to .500. The 2015 National League Most Valuable Player aims to flex his muscles once again on Monday when the Nationals begin a seven-game road trip with the first of three contests against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Adam Eaton recorded his third three-hit performance in eight outings in Sunday's 6-2 victory over Atlanta to raise his batting average from .292 to .328. Anthony Rendon has 10 RBIs and as many runs scored during his 10-game hitting streak for Washington, which has split its last eight contests to reside within earshot of first-place Philadelphia in the NL East. While the Nationals are staying afloat, the Brewers are taking on water as they fell for the eighth time in nine outings following Sunday's 11-2 setback to the Los Angeles Dodgers to drop 3 1/2 games behind the front-running Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. "We got our butts kicked today but it's one game. We'll come back tomorrow," Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell told reporters.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Washington), FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals LH Gio Gonzalez (6-6, 3.72 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Jhoulys Chacin (8-3, 3.68)

Gonzalez will be working on extra rest after Saturday's scheduled start fell through due to Mother Nature. The 32-year-old fell to 0-4 with a 6.51 ERA in last eight starts on July 11 despite allowing two runs in six innings of a 2-0 setback at Pittsburgh. While Gonzalez has flustered Ryan Braun (3-for-20, five strikeouts), Hernan Perez (5-for-13) has gotten his licks in to send the hurler to a 2-4 mark with a 4.93 ERA in nine career starts versus the Brewers.

Chacin surrendered Corey Dickerson's two-run homer as his only hit permitted over 5 1/3 innings of a no-decision at Pittsburgh on July 15. The home-run ball hasn't been an issue for the 30-year-old Venezuelan, who has been taken deep just five times in his last 19 outings. Ryan Zimmerman has homered twice among his six hits off Chacin while Matt Adams has also gone deep in the midst of a 4-for-9 run versus the hurler.

WALK-OFFS

1. Milwaukee 1B Jesus Aguilar is expected to return to the lineup after sitting out Sunday's game with a sore hamstring, Counsell told reporters.

2. Nationals LHP Sean Doolittle is expected to be sidelined a few more weeks after an MRI on his injured toe revealed a stress reaction.

3. Brewers RHP Junior Guerra (forearm) is scheduled to come off the 10-day disabled list to start Tuesday's game.

PREDICTION: Brewers 4, Nationals 3

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Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals Preview and Predictions 07-23-2018 in MLB


The Kansas City Royals didn't do much in order to feel good about themselves over the first half of the season, but a favorable slate immediately following the All-Star break has them enjoying the second half so far. After completing their first series sweep of the year versus one of the two American League teams against which they own a winning record, the Royals face the other on Monday, when they host the Detroit Tigers for the opener of their three-game series.

Kansas City (30-68) dropped 13 of 15 leading into the All-Star break to fall 41 games below .500, but the team with the second-worst record in the AL handled Minnesota over the weekend for its first sweep since taking three in a row at Detroit last July. Drew Butera provided the highlight in Sunday's 5-3 victory with a three-run, inside-the-park homer in the seventh inning that broke open a tie game and sent the Royals to their third straight home win after they lost 15 of their previous 16 at home. Kansas City is 6-4 this season against Detroit, which fell to 0-7-2 over its last nine series after dropping the rubber match of its three-game set versus Boston on Sunday. The Tigers were limited to one run in each of their two losses in the series and have been held to fewer than three in six of their last eight contests.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, FS Detroit, FS Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers LH Francisco Liriano (3-5, 4.67 ERA) vs. Royals RH Heath Fillmyer (0-1, 3.45)

Liriano was removed from his last start on July 15 at Houston for precautionary reasons due to lower back tightness after yielding one run on one hit and three walks in three innings. The 34-year-old Dominican, who has posted an 8.74 ERA in three turns this month, hasn't recorded a victory since April 28 or worked more than six frames since May 20. Salvador Perez is 4-for-12 with a double and a homer against Liriano, who is 1-0 with a 2.37 ERA in three starts versus Kansas City the season.

Fillmyer will draw his second major-league start after appearing in relief on July 13, when he permitted one run in 2 1/3 innings versus the Chicago White Sox. The 24-year-old native of New Jersey took the loss against Boston in his first career start five days earlier after giving up four runs - three earned - on eight hits and three walks over 4 1/3 frames. Fillmyer is holding left-handed hitters to a .167 average (.370 against right-handers) but has more walks (eight) than strikeouts (seven) through his first 15 2/3 big-league innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Royals acquired OF Brian Goodwin from Washington on Sunday for RHP Jacob Condra-Bogan.

2. Detroit SS Jose Iglesias has collected 37 RBIs from the eighth spot in the batting order this season, 12 more than any other player.

3. Butera's inside-the-park home run was the first by a Royals catcher since Brent Mayne on Sept. 22, 1991.

PREDICTION: Royals 4, Tigers 2

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Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels Preview and Predictions 07-23-2018 in MLB

Mike Trout hasn't provided the same MVP-caliber production recently that the Los Angeles Angels have come to expect from him, and his team has suffered as a result. The seven-time All-Star showed he might be ready to return to his dominant form in his last game, and the Angels hope Sunday's offensive breakthrough is a sign of things to come as they host the Chicago White Sox on Monday for the opener of their four-game series.

Trout registered only one homer and two RBIs from June 21-July 21 - a stretch during which Los Angeles went from 9 1/2 games down in the American League West to 16 behind division-leading Houston. The two-time MVP matched that output with one swing in Sunday's 14-5 rout of the Astros, capping a seven-run seventh inning with a two-run blast to give the Angels their highest-scoring effort of the season after the club had totaled 11 runs over its previous five contests. The White Sox entered the All-Star break winning three of four, but the worst road team in the major leagues fell to 15-35 away from Chicago after dropping two of three in Seattle over the weekend. Recent history does not bode well for the White Sox to turn things around at Los Angeles, as they have dropped 14 of their last 15 visits to Angel Stadium.

TV: 10:07 p.m. ET, NBCS Chicago Plus, FS West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Lucas Giolito (6-8, 6.18 ERA) vs. Angels RH Jaime Barria (5-6, 3.55)

Giolito led the AL at the break with 61 walks, but he recently has started to show the promise that made him the centerpiece of the trade with Washington involving Adam Eaton two winters ago. The 24-year-old has held three of his last four opponents to fewer than three runs while logging a minimum of 6 1/3 innings in each of those solid efforts. Ian Kinsler (0-for-2) and Justin Upton (0-for-3) are the only Angels that have faced Giolito, who has issued at least two walks in 18 of his 19 outings this season.

Barria is expected to be recalled from Single-A Inland Empire for his first action of any kind since suffering the loss against Seattle on July 11, when he gave up three runs and five hits while recording five strikeouts in as many innings. The 22-year-old Panamanian, who did not appear in any games with the 66ers, has limited the opposition to three runs or fewer in six of his last seven major-league turns. Barria is limiting left-handed hitters to a .198 average entering his first career start against Chicago.

WALK-OFFS

1. Angels DH Albert Pujols is expected to return to the lineup Monday after a stint on the disabled list due to left knee inflammation. He is tied with Ken Griffey Jr. (630) for sixth place on the all-time home run list.

2. The White Sox are 8-19 against AL West foes, including a 2-11 mark on the road.

3. Trout's two-run homer marked the first time he drove in a teammate in 25 games.

PREDICTION: Angels 6, White Sox 4

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MLB
Dunkel

Monday, July 23


LA Dodgers @ Philadelphia

Game 951-952
July 23, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Strpling) 14.159
Philadelphia
(Eflin) 15.708
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+125); Over

St. Louis @ Cincinnati

Game 953-954
July 23, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Pncedeleon) 12.907
Cincinnati
(Castillo) 15.283
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-120); Over

Atlanta @ Miami

Game 955-956
July 23, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Newcomb) 14.251
Miami
(Urena) 16.668
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+115); Over

San Diego @ NY Mets

Game 957-958
July 23, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Lauer) 13.537
NY Mets
(deGrom) 15.335
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-140
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-140); Under

Arizona @ Chicago Cubs

Game 969-970
July 23, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Corbin) 15.323
Chicago Cubs
(Farrell) 16.378
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
N/A

Washington @ Milwaukee

Game 961-962
July 23, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gonzalez) 12.798
Milwaukee
(Chacin) 15.559
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-105); Under

Boston @ Baltimore

Game 963-964
July 23, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Porcello) 17.265
Baltimore
(Gausman) 13.492
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 4
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-170
9
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-170); Under

Minnesota @ Toronto

Game 965-966
July 23, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Mejia) 15.755
Toronto
(Santos) 13.404
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
N/A

NY Yankees @ Tampa Bay

Game 967-968
July 23, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Severino) 17.661
Tampa Bay
(Wood) 14.289
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
N/A

Oakland @ Texas

Game 969-970
July 23, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Andrson) 16.876
Texas
(Hamels) 14.501
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-115
11
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-105); Under

Detroit @ Kansas City

Game 971-972
July 23, 2018 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Liriano) 14.723
Kansas City
(Fillmyer) 13.212
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-115); Over

Chicago White Sox @ LA Angels

Game 973-974
July 23, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Giolito) 16.356
LA Angels
(Barria) 14.264
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
N/A

Pittsburgh @ Cleveland

Game 975-976
July 23, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Williams) 15.539
Cleveland
(Kluber) 18.790
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-270
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-270); Over

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MLB

Monday, July 23


National League
Dodgers (55-44) @ Phillies (55-43)
Stripling is 2-0, 2.35 in his last four starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 9-5, 4-3 away
5-inning record: 9-3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-14

Eflin is 6-0, 2.32 in his last seven starts (under 6-1). Team in his starts: 8-4, 4-1 home
5-inning record: 8-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Dodgers won six of their last eight games; they’re 7-1 in last eight road series openers. Over is 4-1 in their last five games. Phillies won six of their last seven home games; they’re 11-5 in home series openers. Over is 3-1 in their last four games.

Cardinals (50-49) @ Reds (43-56)
Poncedeleon is making his MLB debut; he is 9-3, 2.15 in 17 AAA starts this season. Team in his starts: 0-0, 0-0 away
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Castillo is 0-0, 5.03 in his last four starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 10-10, 5-3 home.
5-inning record: 9-11. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Cardinals lost six of their last nine games; they’re 8-8 in road series openers. Last eight St Louis games went over. Cincinnati lost its last four games; they’re 7-9 in home series openers. Over is 10-2 in their last dozen home games.

Braves (53-43) @ Marlins (43-58)
Newcomb is 0-3, 9.75 in his last three starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 9-10, 6-5 away
5-inning record: 10-7-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-19

Urena is 1-1, 3.81 in his last five starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 5-14, 3-9 home (won last three hone starts).
5-inning record: 7-9-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-19

Braves are 4-9 in their last 13 games, 10-8 in road series openers. Over is 5-1 in their last six road games. Miami won four of its last five games; they’re 6-1 in last seven home series openers, 10-16 vs lefty starters. Over is 3-1 in their last four games.

Padres (41-61) @ Mets (40-56)
Lauer 2-0, 2.16 in his last three road starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight starts overall. Team in his starts: 5-11, 2-6 away.
5-inning record: 7-7-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-16

deGrom is 0-2, 2.25 in his last four starts; under is 12-3 in his last 15. Team in his starts: 8-11, 4-6 home
5-inning record: 10-3-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-19

San Diego lost seven of its last eight games; they’re 2-22 in last 24 series openers. Over is 5-1 in their last six games. Mets are 4-3 in their last seven games, 2-6 in last eight home series openers- they’re 9-15 vs lefty starters. Over is 3-1 in their last four games.

Diamondbacks (54-46) @ Cubs (58-40)
Corbin is 0-2, 3.32 in his last six starts (under 5-1). Team in his starts: 10-10, 5-4 away.
5-inning record: 8-6-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-20

Farrell allowed three runs in 2.2 IP in his only ’18 start (over 1-0). Team in his starts: 0-1, 0-0 home
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-1

Arizona lost three of its last four games; they’re 12-4 in road series openers. Under is 9-1-1 in their last 11 road games. Cubs won six of their last eight games; they’re 17-6 vs lefty starters- 9-5 in last 14 home series openers. Chicago’s last nine games went over.

Nationals (49-49) @ Brewers (56-45)
Gonzalez is 0-4, 6.67 in his last six starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 10-9, 4-6 road (lost last 4 road starts)
5-inning record: 8-5-6. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-19

Chacin is 2-0, 3.52 in his last four starts; his last five went over. Team in his starts: 14-7, 6-2 home.
5-inning record: 10-7-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-21

Nationals are 4-6 in their last ten games; they’re 2-5 in last seven road series openers. Over is 3-1 in their last four games. Milwaukee lost eight of its last nine games; they’re 11-11 vs lefty starters- 9-4 in last 13 home series openers. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games.

American League
Red Sox (70-31) @ Orioles (28-72)
Porcello is 2-1, 7.40 in his last four starts; over is 10-3 in his last 13. Team in his starts: 13-7, 7-4 away
5-inning record: 13-7 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Gausman is 1-1, 3.90 in his last five starts; under is 4-1-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 5-14, 4-7 home
5-inning record: 7-8-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-19

Red Sox are 14-2 in their last 16 games; they’re 9-8 in road series openers. Under is 4-1 in their last five games. Baltimore is 5-20 in its last 25 games; they’re 5-11 in home series openers. Under is 3-1-1 in their last five home games.

Twins (44-53) @ Blue Jays (46-52)
Mejia allowed four runs in four IP (79 PT) in his first ’18 start (over 1-0). Team in his starts: 0-1, 0-1 away
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1

Santos is making his first MLB start; he is 0-1, 4.38 in 15 MLB relief stints, five this year. He is 2-2, 2.52 in 17 AAA games this year (2 starts, 39.1 IP). Team in his starts: 0-0 home.
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Twins lost its last nine road games; they’re 4-12 in road series openers. Under is 4-1 in their last five road games. Toronto won its last three games; they’re 11-6 in home series openers, 11-24 vs lefty starters. Under is 3-1-1 in their last five games.

New York (63-34) @ Tampa Bay (50-49)
Severino is 5-0, 2.41 in his last six starts, 2-0, 1.15 vs Tampa Bay this year. His last three starts all went over. Team in his starts: 18-2, 8-2 away
5-inning record: 15-2-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-20

Bullpen game for the Rays. Team in his starts: home.
5-inning record: Allowed run in 1st inning:

New York split its last ten games; they’re 10-7 in road series openers. Over is 6-3 in their last nine games. Tampa Bay lost five of its last seven games; they’re 9-6 in home series openers. Over is 5-1 in their last six games.

A’s (57-43) @ Rangers (42-58)
Anderson is 1-2, 6.84 in four starts this year (under 5-1). Team in his starts: 4-2, 4-1 away
5-inning record: 1-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-6

Hamels is 1-2, 13.50 in his last three starts; under is 6-2-1 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 7-12, 2-7 home
5-inning record: 5-10-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-19

A’s are 17-5 in their last 22 games, 10-4 in last 14 road series openers, 16-17 vs lefty starters. Under is 3-1-1 in their last five games. Texas lost seven of its last nine games; they’re 5-11 in home series openers, 12-17 vs lefty starters. Three of their last four games went over.

Tigers (42-59) @ Royals (30-68)
Liriano is 0-4, 7.52 in his last six starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight road starts. Team in his starts: 5-10, 2-8 away
5-inning record: 6-5-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-15

Fillmyer allowed four runs in 4.1 IP (73 PT) in his first ’18 start (over 1-0). Team in his starts: 0-1, 0-1 home
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1

Detroit lost eight of its last ten games; they’re 4-13 in road series openers. Under is 8-4 in their last 12 road games. Royals won four of their last five games; they’re 5-12 in home series openers, 13-18 vs lefty starters. Over is 10-5 in their last 15 games.

White Sox (34-64) @ Angels (50-50)
Giolito is 1-1, 3.60 in his last four starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 8-11, 5-4 away
5-inning record: 5-12-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-19

Barria is 0-5, 5.16 in his last six starts; Angels scored 11 runs in those six games, last four of which stayed under. Team in his starts: 5-8, 2-5 home.
5-inning record: 6-6-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-13

White Sox are 3-13 in their last 16 road games, 3-14 in road series openers. Under is 3-1 in their last four road games. Angels are 8-10 in their last 18 games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 home games.

Interleague
Pirates (51-49) @ Indians (54-44)
Williams is 1-3, 6.00 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 9-10, 3-5 away
5-inning record: 6-9-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-19

Kluber is 1-2, 6.14 in his last four starts; over is 14-2 in his last 16. Team in his starts: 12-8, 7-4 home
5-inning record: 14-4-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Pirates won their last nine games; they’re 7-8 in road series openers. Over is 12-3 in their last 15 road games. Cleveland won three of its last four games; they’re 8-9 in home series openers. Over is 10-4 in their last 14 home games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 7/22
Ariz 24-19-5……25-18-8……..49-37
Atl 23-21-7…..21-16-8………44-37
Cubs 18-20-12……22-18-8…….40-38
Reds 16-29-4……18-27-4….…34-56
Colo 26-17-12……26-15-5……51-33
LA 23-17-7…….25-18-11……49-35
Miami 20-24-6…..20-22-10…….40-46
Milw 20-22-8…..26-20-5…….46-42
Mets 20-24-2……17-21-13…..37-43
Philly 20-19-10…..26-15-7……46-34
Pitt 21-20-6……25-17-11……..46-37
StL 25-20-6……21-23-4………46-43
SD 18-26-9……17-25-6…….35-50
SF 22-21-10…..17-20-11………39-40
Wash 21-19-10..…19-22-7………40-41

Orioles 12-28-11…….14-28-8……26-56
Boston 28-17-10……27-14-5……..55-31
W Sox 14-33-4…..…15-26-7…..…29-59
Indians 21-19-8……32-12-7……53-31
Det 18-24-8…..…21-23-10.……39-47
Astros 24-15-11……28-15-10…….52-29
KC 15-26-8…….17-25-8…..32-51
Angels 24-19-7……19-23-8……43-42
Twins 16-23-9……22-23-7…..38-46
NYY 25-15-9……29-13-7…….54-27
A’s 18-24-10……17-22-10……35-46
Seattle 26-19-7……25-16-10……51-34
TB 23-19-11……22-18-6……45-36
Texas 17-26-7…..16-28-6…….33-54
Toronto 13-25-8……18-23-12……31-48

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 7/22)
Ariz 21-48…….18-52…..…38
Atl 17-51……16-45………33
Cubs 9-50……..18-47………27
Reds 11-49……..11-50………22
Colo 20-53…….21-46.……41
LA 14-47……..20-52..…..34
Miami 12-50……..14-51…….26
Milw 16-50…..…16-52……..32
Mets 18-45……..15-51…….33
Philly 10-49……..17-49…….27
Pitt 12-47……..16-53……..28
StL 19-51……..14-48…….33
SD 15-53……..12-49…….27
SF 10-51………17-51..…..27
Wash 18-50……..13-48……..31

Orioles 16-51……..15-49………31
Boston 15-54……19-47………33
White Sox 14-50……14-48…….28
Clev 13-48…….20-50……..33
Detroit 15-50……..15-51….…30
Astros 14-49…..…13-53………27
KC 14-49..…….14-49…….28
Angels 14-50…..….12-50…….26
Twins 13-46………12-51…….25
NYY 11-49……..18-48………29
A’s 11-52…..…..12-48…….23
Seattle 19-49………17-51……..35
TB 16-53..……15-46……..31
Texas 9-50…….…11-50……19
Toronto 9-46………11-52….…20

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 52-49 NL, favorites -$61
AL @ NL– 53-40 NL, favorites -$976
Total: 105-89 NL, favorites -$1,037

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MLB

Monday, July 23

Trend Report

Boston Red Sox
Boston is 13-3 ATS in its last 16 games
Boston is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games
Baltimore is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games at home
Baltimore is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games at home
Baltimore is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston


Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of LA Dodgers's last 13 games
LA Dodgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
LA Dodgers is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
LA Dodgers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Philadelphia's last 23 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Philadelphia is 7-17 ATS in its last 24 games at home
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Philadelphia's last 13 games at home
Philadelphia is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games when playing Toronto
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Minnesota is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games at home
Toronto is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
Toronto is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games when playing Minnesota
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Toronto is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing at home against Minnesota


Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games when playing Cleveland
Pittsburgh is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games
Cleveland is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Cleveland is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
Cleveland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games at home
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games when playing Pittsburgh
Cleveland is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh


Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing Miami
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Marlins
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Miami's last 10 games when playing Atlanta
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta


New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of NY Yankees's last 24 games on the road
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Yankees is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
NY Yankees is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 21-3 ATS in its last 24 games at home
Tampa Bay is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games at home
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees


St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
St. Louis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games
St. Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
St. Louis is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Cincinnati's last 11 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games at home
Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Cincinnati is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Cincinnati is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Cincinnati is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis


San Diego Padres
San Diego is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
San Diego is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games
San Diego is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
San Diego is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of San Diego's last 24 games on the road
San Diego is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing NY Mets
San Diego is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
New York Mets
NY Mets is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
NY Mets is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of NY Mets's last 23 games at home
NY Mets is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 7 games when playing San Diego
NY Mets is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego


Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 15-6 ATS in its last 21 games
Oakland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Oakland is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Texas
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Oakland's last 16 games when playing Texas
Oakland is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas Rangers
Texas is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Texas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Texas's last 16 games when playing Oakland
Texas is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Oakland


Arizona Diamondbacks
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games
Arizona is 15-6 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
Arizona is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 8 games on the road
Arizona is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Chi Cubs
Arizona is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Chi Cubs is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Chi Cubs is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Arizona
Chi Cubs is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona


Washington Nationals
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 9 games on the road
Washington is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Milwaukee
Washington is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Milwaukee is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 10 games
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games at home
Milwaukee is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Washington
Milwaukee is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Washington
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington


Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Detroit's last 21 games
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Detroit's last 25 games on the road
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 11 games when playing Kansas City
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Detroit is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Kansas City's last 12 games
Kansas City is 5-14 ATS in its last 19 games at home
Kansas City is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games at home
Kansas City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City's last 11 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Kansas City is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit


Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Chi White Sox is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Chi White Sox's last 15 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Chi White Sox is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Chi White Sox is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Chi White Sox is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of LA Angels's last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 9 games at home
LA Angels is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
LA Angels is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
LA Angels is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
LA Angels is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

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MLB
Weather Report

Monday, July 23

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MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, July 23

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LA DODGERS (55 - 44) at PHILADELPHIA (55 - 43) - 7:05 PM
ROSS STRIPLING (R) vs. ZACH EFLIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 55-44 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 31-38 (-20.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 78-74 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 55-43 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-17 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-25 (+14.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 42-33 (+8.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 847-886 (+25.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 439-436 (+53.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
EFLIN is 7-0 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 (+1.2 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ROSS STRIPLING vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
STRIPLING is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ZACH EFLIN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
EFLIN is 0-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.5 units)

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ST LOUIS (50 - 49) at CINCINNATI (43 - 56) - 7:10 PM
DANIEL PONCEDELEON (R) vs. LUIS CASTILLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 50-49 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 27-30 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 101-98 (-16.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 459-412 (+56.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 10-19 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 10-3 (+5.9 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)

DANIEL PONCEDELEON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

LUIS CASTILLO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
CASTILLO is 0-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.24 and a WHIP of 1.388.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)

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ATLANTA (53 - 43) at MIAMI (43 - 58) - 7:10 PM
SEAN NEWCOMB (L) vs. JOSE URENA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 43-58 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 9-3 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 53-42 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 26-17 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 28-23 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 42-41 (+18.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 28-14 (+16.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 66-74 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 38-30 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 27-15 (+13.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
URENA is 2-13 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-2 (+2.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

SEAN NEWCOMB vs. MIAMI since 1997
NEWCOMB is 2-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.304.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

JOSE URENA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
URENA is 2-4 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.05 and a WHIP of 1.230.
His team's record is 2-7 (-5.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.6 units)

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SAN DIEGO (41 - 61) at NY METS (40 - 56) - 7:10 PM
ERIC LAUER (L) vs. JACOB DEGROM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 134-163 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 14-7 (+13.1 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 17-15 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
NY METS are 39-56 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 19-32 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 12-22 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
NY METS are 2-12 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 22-32 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY METS are 27-33 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ERIC LAUER vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

JACOB DEGROM vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
DEGROM is 3-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.53 and a WHIP of 0.849.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

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ARIZONA (54 - 46) at CHICAGO CUBS (58 - 40) - 8:05 PM
PAT CORBIN (L) vs. LUKE FARRELL (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

PAT CORBIN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
CORBIN is 4-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.39 and a WHIP of 1.291.
His team's record is 4-1 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

LUKE FARRELL vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (49 - 49) at MILWAUKEE (56 - 45) - 8:10 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. JHOULYS CHACIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 49-49 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 43-51 (-23.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 24-24 (-11.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 56-45 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 39-20 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 58-47 (+19.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 67-54 (+18.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHACIN is 32-21 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 16-8 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 11-3 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 20-10 (+13.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

GIO GONZALEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GONZALEZ is 2-4 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.93 and a WHIP of 1.460.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-7. (-5.8 units)

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
CHACIN is 3-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.25 and a WHIP of 1.331.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

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BOSTON (70 - 31) at BALTIMORE (28 - 72) - 7:05 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 70-31 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 36-18 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BOSTON is 16-5 (+10.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 32-13 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 93-61 (+26.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 54-20 (+23.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 48-21 (+16.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 28-72 (-40.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-32 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 3-17 (-13.1 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 16-33 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 16-44 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 15-50 (-33.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-53 (-33.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 9-29 (-20.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-40 (-21.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GAUSMAN is 21-32 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 3-12 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-1 (+7.5 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
PORCELLO is 5-11 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.86 and a WHIP of 1.311.
His team's record is 7-12 (-8.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-7. (+3.1 units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. BOSTON since 1997
GAUSMAN is 3-7 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.46 and a WHIP of 1.278.
His team's record is 5-9 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-2. (+7.7 units)

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MINNESOTA (44 - 53) at TORONTO (46 - 52) - 7:05 PM
ADALBERTO MEJIA (L) vs. LUIS SANTOS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ADALBERTO MEJIA vs. TORONTO since 1997
MEJIA is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

LUIS SANTOS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (63 - 34) at TAMPA BAY (50 - 49) - 7:10 PM
LUIS SEVERINO (R) vs. HUNTER WOOD (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-5 (+2.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.3 Units)

LUIS SEVERINO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
SEVERINO is 6-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.76 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 6-2 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.5 units)

HUNTER WOOD vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (57 - 43) at TEXAS (42 - 58) - 8:05 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 215-212 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 159-146 (+26.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 90-95 (+20.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
HAMELS is 38-19 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 57-43 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 17-9 (+8.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
OAKLAND is 31-21 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 11-5 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
OAKLAND is 67-62 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 28-11 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 5-4 (+1.9 Units) against OAKLAND this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.78 and a WHIP of 1.738.
His team's record is 2-6 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.6 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HAMELS is 3-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.96 and a WHIP of 1.491.
His team's record is 4-5 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.5 units)

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DETROIT (42 - 59) at KANSAS CITY (30 - 68) - 8:15 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. HEATH FILLMYER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 337-429 (-96.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 54-101 (-38.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 70-122 (-40.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 30-68 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 12-35 (-21.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 6-18 (-12.4 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 14-35 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 10-27 (-16.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-42 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 357-370 (-76.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 6-4 (+2.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
LIRIANO is 7-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.17 and a WHIP of 1.245.
His team's record is 9-10 (-6.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-9. (+0.5 units)

HEATH FILLMYER vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (34 - 64) at LA ANGELS (50 - 50) - 10:05 PM
LUCAS GIOLITO (R) vs. JAIME BARRIA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

LUCAS GIOLITO vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

JAIME BARRIA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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PITTSBURGH (51 - 49) at CLEVELAND (54 - 44) - 7:10 PM
TREVOR WILLIAMS (R) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 15-39 (-22.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 75-95 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 305-561 (-115.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 134-278 (-76.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 40-27 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 54-44 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-20 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 31-28 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 37-34 (-15.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 2-8 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 18-25 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

COREY KLUBER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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Mike Williams Jul 23 '18, 7:05 PM in 4h
MLB | MIN vs TOR
Play on: OVER 9½ -110

1* on Twins vs Blue Jays over 9½ -110

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Jimmy Boyd Jul 23 '18, 7:05 PM in 4h
MLB | Red Sox vs Orioles
Play on: Orioles +170 at MyBookie

1* Free Pick on Orioles +170
The betting public wants nothing to do with Baltimore right now. The Orioles own the worst record in baseball at 28-72. They followed up their All-Star break trade of Manny Machado by getting swept in a 3-game series at Toronto. I think it has Baltimore showing some decent value here as a huge home underdog against division rival Boston in Monday's series opener.
Boston has a 5-game lead in the AL East and I think it's going to be tough for them to get up for this game against one of the worst teams. The Orioles will struggle to find motivation the rest of the way, as they have nothing but pride to play for at this point, but I expect them to give it all they got against the Red Sox at home.
The other key here is this feels like a good spot to fade Boston starter Rick Porcello, who posted an ugly 7.80 ERA and 2.000 WHIP in his final 3 starts before the All-Star break. Porcello is also just 5-11 with a 4.86 ERA in 19 career starts against the Orioles. Baltimore will send out Kevin Gausman, who has been up and down this season, though he has posted a strong 3.26 ERA in 11 night starts. Porcello on the other hand has a 4.66 ERA in 15 night starts and a 4.97 ERA in 10 starts against division opponents. Take Baltimore!

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Cole Faxon Jul 23 '18, 7:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Braves vs Marlins
Play on: Marlins +146 at 5Dimes

FREE PLAY on Marlins +146

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Bobby Conn Jul 23 '18, 7:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Pirates vs Indians
Play on: Indians -261 at YouWager

1* Free Play on Indians -261

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Info Plays Jul 23 '18, 7:10 PM in 4h
MLB | STL vs CIN
Play on: OVER 9 -116

1* Free Play on Cardinals vs Reds over 9 -116

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Totals Guru Jul 23 '18, 7:10 PM in 4h
MLB | NYY vs TAM
Play on: UNDER 7½ +102

Free Total Annihilator On Yankees vs Rays under 7½ +102

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Jack Jones Jul 23 '18, 7:05 PM in 4h
MLB | Dodgers vs Phillies
Play on: Dodgers -146 at GTBets

Jack’s Free Pick Monday: Los Angeles Dodgers -146
The Los Angeles Dodgers have put themselves in position to win the NL West by going 39-18 in their last 57 games overall. They’ve added Manny Machado and now are clearly back to being one of the best teams in the majors like they have been over the last several years.
Ross Stripling has actually been the best starter for the Dodgers this season as well, and he gets the ball tonight. Stripling is 8-2 with a 2.36 ERA and 1.062 WHIP in 14 starts this season, including 4-2 with a 2.19 ERA in seven road starts. He is also 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA in two career starts against Philadelphia.
Zach Eflin has certainly held his own in limited action for the Phillies, but it has really come out of nowhere. He is 7-2 with a 3.15 ERA in 12 starts this season. However, Eflin has never beaten the Dodgers, going 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA and 1.500 WHIP in three career starts against them while allowing 14 earned runs and a whopping 7 homers in 14 innings.
The Dodgers are 71-28 after having won three of their last four games over the past two seasons. Los Angeles is 14-2 in its last 16 during Game 1 of a series. The Dodgers are 9-2 in Stripling’s last 11 starts. Bet the Dodgers Monday.

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Kenny Walker Jul 23 '18, 8:10 PM in 5h
MLB | Nationals vs Brewers
Play on: Brewers +104 at GTBets

Free Pick on Brewers

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Marc Lawrence Jul 23 '18, 8:10 PM in 5h
MLB | Nationals vs Brewers
Play on: Brewers -101 at betonline

Play - Milwaukee Brewers w/Chacin (Game 962).
Edges - Brewers: Chacin 5-1 vs NL East and 11-3 at night this season … Nationals: Gonzalez 2-5 with 7.12 ERA and 1.98 WHIP last seven team starts .. With that look for Chacin to improve to 7-2 at home this season here tonight. We recommend a 1* play on Milwaukee. Thank you and good luck as always.

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Dave Price Jul 23 '18, 8:05 PM in 5h
MLB | Diamondbacks vs Cubs
Play on: Diamondbacks +100 at 5Dimes

Dave’s Monday Free Play:
1* on Arizona Diamondbacks +100
The Key: The Chicago Cubs just completed a grueling 5-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals in 4 days. I think they’ll be a little out of gas Monday for Game 1 of this series with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks have the clear edge on the mound in this one behind Patrick Corbin, who is 6-4 with a 3.16 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 20 starts this year, including 2-1 with a 2.89 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 9 road starts. Luke Farrell will be making just his 2nd start of the season for the Cubs. His first did not go well as he gave up 3 earned runs in 2 2/3 innings to the Reds on June 23rd in a 2-11 loss. Arizona is 14-5 in its last 19 road games. The Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Corbin’s last 5 road starts. The Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Corbin’s 5 lifetime starts vs. Chicago. Take Arizona.

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Ross Benjamin Jul 23 '18, 7:10 PM in 4h
MLB | PIT vs CLE
Play on: OVER 8½ -115

Ross Benjamin has an MLB 10* Top Play money line winner on Monday’s game between Washington/Milwaukee (8:10 ET). Ross is a solid 48-31 (61%) L79 and 70-48 (59%) L118 with all his 10* Top Play picks. Start your wagering week off on a profitable note with this money in the bank winner!
Pittsburgh (Williams) @ Cleveland (Kluber) 7:10 PM ET
Game# 975-976
Play On: Over 8.5
Both team’s bats have been sizzling hot of late. During their last 7, Pittsburgh has averaged 7.0 runs scored per game while collecting an awesome .941 OPS and they smacked 16 home runs. Pittsburgh has seen just 3 of its last 15 road games (20%) stay under the total. Meanwhile, Cleveland has averaged 6.3 runs scored per game during their previous 7 while gathering a superb .832 OPS. Cleveland has witnessed only 15 of their 50 home games (30%) staying under the total this season.
Trevor Williams of Pittsburgh has a large 8.15 ERA during his last 4 road starts. Cleveland ace Corey Kluber has compiled a lofty 6.14 ERA during his previous 4 starts. Kluber will be facing a Pirates team that’s averaging a mere 0.42 stolen bases per game in 2018. Kluber is 11-1 (91.7%) over the total in 12 starts this season when facing a team which averages 0.50 or fewer stolen bases per game. Kluber is also 40-22 (64.5%) over the total in his career starts when there’s a total of 8.0 or 8.5. Bet on this game to go over the total for my Monday 7/23 MLB free pick of the day.

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Dustin Hawkins Jul 23 '18, 7:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Braves vs Marlins
Play on: Marlins +146 at 5Dimes

Free Play on Marlins +146

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Larry Ness Jul 23 '18, 7:05 PM in 4h
MLB | Dodgers vs Phillies
Play on: Dodgers -136 at pinnacle

My free play is on the LA Dodgers at 7:05 ET. The 55-44 Los Angeles Dodgers have won six of eight as they get set to open a three-game road series in Philadelphia against the 55-43 Phillies. Los Angeles edged Philadelphia in the Manny Machado 'sweepstakes' and can now showcase the team's new 'toy' in this series. Machado has paid immediate dividends for the Dodgers, going 5-for-13 since being acquired from Baltimore while extending his on-base streak to a career high-tying 22 contests. Despite a poor 16-26 start in 2018, the five-time defending NL West champs have righted the ship and currently lead the division. However, the D'backs are just 1 1/2 games back of LA and the Rockies sit a mere two games back (the hated-Giants are within shouting distant as well, only five games back). The Phillies came into the 2018 season off six straight non-winning years and had averaged 95.3 loses per season the last three. However, Philly has been a major surprise all season and have emerged victorious in 12 of 18 to sit atop the NL East, although their lead is just one game clear of the equally surprising Atlanta Braves.
Two pitchers with surprising success will square off in tonight's series opener. LA's Ross Stripling is 8-2 with an excellent 2.08 ERA in 14 starts, although LA is a modest plus-$200 against the moneyline in his outings in going 9-5. Stripling scattered six hits over six scoreless innings in a 3-2 triumph over San Diego on July 12 to win his second straight start heading into his first career All-Star appearance. He owns a 4-2 mark with a stingy 1.81 ERA on the road while limiting the opposition to a .235 batting average in seven starts.
Zach Eflin (7-2, 3.15 ERA) will get the ball for Philly and they are 8-4 in his 12 starts, going plus-$605 vs the moneyline. The 24-year-old has become a reliable arm in the rotation this season by allowing two ERs or less in nine of his 12 starts. Eflin posted a 6-0 mark with a 2.32 ERA from June 5 through July 9 in his last seven starts (team was 6-1) before missing his scheduled turn in the rotation due to a blister on his pitching hand. He comes off the disabled list prior to Monday's contest versus Los Angeles, against which he suffered his last loss on May 30 when the Dodgers blitzed him for five runs in four innings of an 8-2 setback. Eflin is 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA in three career starts against the Dodgers.
The Dodgers are 12-5 in July and look to get another win behind Stripling. Stripling beat Eflin and the Phillies back on May 30, going seven innings and striking out nine while allowing one run (he is 1-0 with a 3.77 ERA in four career appearances against the Phillies). Stripling has won eight of his nine decisions since moving from the bullpen to the rotation in early May and owns a 2.01 ERA in 14 starts this season while notching 89 strikeouts in 76 innings in those contests. I'll back the Dodgers and Stripling in this one.
Good luck...Larry

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John Martin Jul 23 '18, 7:05 PM in 4h
MLB | Red Sox vs Orioles
Play on: Red Sox -1½ -110 at 5Dimes

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Boston Red Sox -1.5 (-110)
I’ll back the Red Sox on the Run Line Monday to beat the Baltimore Orioles by at least two runs. The Red Sox (70-31) have been the best team in baseball up to this point, while the Orioles have been one of the worst at 28-72 on the season, and they just traded away their best player in Manny Machado. Rick Porcello has been at his best on the highway, going 7-1 with a 3.43 ERA in 11 road starts this year. Kevin Guasman is 4-7 with a 4.33 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 19 starts for the Orioles. Gausman gave up 6 earned runs and 10 base runners in 4 2/3 innings of a 2-6 loss to the Red Sox in his only start against them in 2018. The Red Sox are 42-11 in their last 53 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. The Orioles are 5-17 in Gausman’s last 22 starts. Baltimore is 0-4 in Gausman’s last four home starts against Boston. The Red Sox are 12-1 in the last 13 meetings. Give me the Red Sox on the Run Line.

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Brandon Lee Jul 23 '18, 7:05 PM in 4h
MLB | LAD vs PHI
Play on: UNDER 8½ +100

10* FREE MLB PICK (Under 8.5)
I'll take my chances here with the Dodgers and Phillies going UNDER the total of 8.5 set by the books. This is just too good a number to pass up with the starting pitching matchup we have going in this one. LA will send out Ross Stripling, while Philadelphia counters with Zach Eflin. Stripling is 8-2 with a 2.36 ERA in 14 starts and owns an even better 2.19 ERA in 7 road outings. Eflin is 7-2 with a 3.15 ERA in 12 starts and owns an even better 2.58 ERA in 5 home starts. UNDER is 6-0 in Stripling's last 6 road starts, 7-3 in the Dodgers last 10 road games and 7-3 in LA's last 10 during game 1 of a series. UNDER is also 10-3 in the Phillies last 13 home games and 6-1 in Eflin's last 7 starts. Give me the UNDER 8.5!

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Dennis Macklin Jul 23 '18, 8:10 PM in 5h
MLB | Nationals vs Brewers
Play on: Brewers -102 at GTBets

DMack's Free Play for Monday, July 23, 2018 is on the Milwaukee Brewers
The Nats have been mired in a funk for most of the year and truth be told, are little more than a .500 club. Washington's best back of the rotation guy, Geo Gonzalez is out of sync (0-4, 6.77, L6 starts) and just 2-4 (4.93) against the Brewers. Milwaukee is tough to back in its current 1-8 run but has its best chance of breaking through at home tonight behind "ace" Chacin (8-3, 3.68) who also rocks a LT 3.25 ERA in 8 LT vs. Washington and has 22 Ks in his L15+ innings of work facing the Nats. Take Milwaukee in this virtual pick'em.

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Steve Janus Jul 23 '18, 8:05 PM in 5h
MLB | A's vs Rangers
Play on: Rangers -108 at BMaker

1* Free Sharp Play on Rangers -108
My money is on Texas to cash in a win at home against the A's. The Rangers defeated the Indians 5-0 on Sunday to avoid getting swept in their first series back from the break and I look for them to build off that strong showing with another win tonight. Texas will have veteran Cole Hamels on the mound, who has pitched well in 2 starts against the A's this season. Hamels has held Oakland to just 3 runs on 9 hits with 16 strikeouts in 11 1/3 innings of work. Texas is 21-9 in their last 30 series openers with Hamels on the mound. The Rangers are also 4-1 in their last 5 at home against a left-handed starter and 6-2 in their last 8 after allowing 2 or fewer runs in their previous game. Bet Texas -108!

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Mike Lundin Jul 23 '18, 7:10 PM in 4h
MLB | PIT vs CLE
Play on: UNDER 8½ -110

#MLB FREE PICK FROM MIKE LUNDIN
The Pittsburgh Pirates have won nine straight and produced 40 runs over the last five games alone, but I don't think runs will come quite as easily here at Cleveland Monday night.
The Tribe will send Corey Kluber (12-5, 2.76 ERA) to the mound. He'll make his first career start against the Pirates but owns a 2.57 ERA in interleague play. Pittsburgh hands the ball to Trevor Williams (7-7, 4.36 ERA) who owns a 2.05 ERA in seven interleague starts.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Cleveland. Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
Free pick on UNDER.

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Mike Wynn

Free Play: Free Pittsburgh w/Williams +220 Over Cleveland

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Jeff Allen Sports

Monday's Free Selection is on the Detroit Tigers

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Free Selection from Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Monday, July 23, 2018



7/23 04:05 PM PT / 7:05 PM ET

MLB (951) LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS (952) PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

Take: (951) LOS ANGELES DODGERS

Reason: Your free play for Monday, July 23, 2018 is in the MLB scheduled contest between the LA Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies. Your free play is on the DODGERS.

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Razor Sharp
YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR MONDAY: Take PITTSBURGH/CLEVELAND UNDER the total of 8½ runs