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

Race 7 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $9700 Class Rating: 89

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE MAY 25, 2018 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 9 THIS CAT'S AWESOME 5/2

# 8 ROCK CONCERT 10/1

# 4 BLAZINGULCH 7/2

THIS CAT'S AWESOME is my choice. With Singh aboard him, this gelding should be able to break out early in this race. He has been running solidly and the speed figures are among the top in this group of horses. With a solid 85 average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance, seems well suited for today's race. BLAZINGULCH - Lately Silva has provided investors with a very good winning percentage with horses travelling in dirt sprint races.

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Del Mar

07/25/18, DMR, Race 1, 2.00 PT
6 1/2F [Dirt] 1.13.03 CLAIMING. Purse $24,000.
Claiming Price $20,000. FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES
$1 Exacta / $2 Quinella / .50 Cent Trifecta - $2 Rolling Double / $1 Place Pick All / $1 min. Rolling Pick Three - $1 Superfecta (10-cent min.) / .50 cent Early Pick 5 / $2 WPS Parlay
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 35.71, $1 ROI 1.47, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 4 Duranga 4-1 Prat F Hollendorfer Jerry JEW
096.1434 7 Robin's Love 2-1 Baze T Miller Peter TFL
094.7284 6 Always Believe 5/2 Espinoza A Sadler John W. S
092.8533 3 Tee Em Eye 8-1 Quinonez A Machowsky Michael
092.7705 5 Dizzy Diva 12-1 Talamo J Hofmans David E. C
092.6166 2 Empress of Lov 15-1 Figueroa H Sherlock Gary
091.1557 1 Miz Tianjin 4-1 Franco G Kruljac J. Eric

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Finger Lakes
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 8 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $9000 Class Rating: 74

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE JULY 25, 2017. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 6 WE DID 9/5

# 4 LOCAL LEGACY 20/1

# 5 FIELD SENSE 6/1

WE DID looks to be a very strong contender. Could provide positive profits based on very good recent speed figures with an average of 81. With a nice class figure average of 99, has one of the best class advantages in this field. Has run admirably when travelling a dirt sprint race. LOCAL LEGACY - Risk takers should note that this horse runs with second time Lasix today. With a solid rider who has won at a respectable 21 percent rate over the last 30 days. This has to be one of the top selections. FIELD SENSE - He has recorded very good figures under today's conditions and should fare well against this group.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Indiana Downs
Indiana Downs - Race 9

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


Allowance • 350 Yards • Dirt • Ages 4 and up • CR: 79 • Purse: $20,000 • Post: 5:49P
QUARTER HORSE 350Y, FOR REGISTERED INDIANA BREDS FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 124 LBS.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * WH KENNY G: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. FANTASTIC SIX PACK: Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. SICARIO: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. JUMPN CHICK: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. HH KENTUCKY KROME: Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
6
WH KENNY G
12/1

5/1
4
FANTASTIC SIX PACK
9/5

7/1
7
SICARIO
9/2

7/1
3
JUMPN CHICK
4/1

8/1
5
HH KENTUCKY KROME
5/1

9/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
FIRST TO SHAKE YOU
1

30/1
Slow
71

65

8.1

0.0

0.0
2
EL MONJE LOCO
2

6/1
Fast
64

67

1.7

0.0

0.0
3
JUMPN CHICK
3

4/1
Average
77

78

5.7

0.0

0.0
4
FANTASTIC SIX PACK
4

9/5
Average
78

77

5.0

0.0

0.0
5
HH KENTUCKY KROME
5

5/1
Average
78

74

4.4

0.0

0.0
6
WH KENNY G
6

12/1
Average
82

83

3.9

0.0

0.0
7
SICARIO
7

9/2
Average
79

79

4.2

0.0

0.0
8
TRU LEE QUICK
8

8/1
Average
76

71

6.0

0.0

0.0

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mountaineer Park - Race #6 - Post: 8:50pm - Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $6,300 Class Rating: 55

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#3 NATIONAL GIRL (ML=3/1)


NATIONAL GIRL - Taking a trip to a lower level; has the class ability to make her presence felt. Just look at her latest speed fig, 62. That one fits well in this bunch.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 FAVORITE NIECE (ML=2/1), #1 ALL ABOUT BROWNIE (ML=7/2), #6 MARKET RISK (ML=4/1),

FAVORITE NIECE - Not probable that this equine will finish better than she did last time when finishing seventh. You should normally gamble against probable favorites that haven't raced or show no activity in the morning over the last three weeks. Will be tough for this mount to beat this group off of that last rating. Not probable to improve enough to run a figure anywhere near today's Equibase class figure, so put her on the possibly overvalued contestants list. ALL ABOUT BROWNIE - The rating last out doesn't fit very well in this event when I look at the Equibase class figure of today's event. Mark this racer as a likely underlay. MARKET RISK - This mare hasn't had any recent success in short distance races. I find it hard to wager on her in this race.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #3 NATIONAL GIRL on top if we're getting at least 1/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Skip

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Penn National
Penn National - Race 1

W-P-S / Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta / Daily Double $0.50 Pick 3 (Races 1-2-3) / $0.50 Pick 4 (Races 1-2-3-4)


Claiming $16,000 • 5 Furlongs • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 100 • Purse: $18,100 • Post: 6:00P
(RAIL AT 14 FEET). (PLUS UP TO 40% PABF) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE JANUARY 25 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JUNE 25 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE MAY 25 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $16,000, IF FOR $14,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $12,500 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY) (PREFERENCE TO HORSES WITH THE MOST STARTS AT PENN NATIONAL SINCE MAY 31ST 2017). (IF DEEMED INADVISABLE BY MANAGEMENT TO RUN THIS RACE OVER THE TURF COURSE, IT WILL BE RUN ON THE MAIN TRACK AT FIVE FURLONGS.)
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Lone Front-runner. POLISHED STEEL is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * STREET SHARK: Horse has a TrackMaster "B" designation. Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. ULTRAFLAME: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. POLISHED STEEL: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start a fter a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. EARLY ONE MORNING: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
4
STREET SHARK
4/1

6/1
1A
ULTRAFLAME
3/1

6/1
2
POLISHED STEEL
2/1

6/1
1
EARLY ONE MORNING
3/1

8/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
2
POLISHED STEEL
1

2/1
Front-runner
83

94

99.0

65.8

55.8
5
GOLDEN EMPEROR
4

6/1
Stalker
95

87

62.6

76.8

66.8
4
STREET SHARK
3

4/1
Alternator/Stalker
93

86

97.3

92.0

87.0
1
EARLY ONE MORNING
6

3/1
Alternator/Stalker
94

88

65.0

89.2

83.2
1A
ULTRAFLAME
7

3/1
Trailer
102

92

61.7

87.0

82.5
6
ISLAND ICE
5

9/2
Trailer
90

81

47.4

84.4

77.4
3
ARGOT
2

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
75

77

77.8

66.4

52.9
7
MR. TALENT
8

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
80

72

74.6

58.4

43.4

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Presque Isle Downs - Race #6 - Post: 7:30pm - Optional Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $29,000 Class Rating: 96

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#6 PROMETHEAN (ML=8/1)
#2 ALIVE (ML=10/1)
#1A OLDZFOURFORTYTWO (ML=10/1)


PROMETHEAN - This horse coming off a solid performance in the last month is a win candidate in my book. ALIVE - Garcia comes to ride again after getting to know the colt in the last contest. Last workout was the second fastest of the day. Certainly on edge for a good one today. Lets try to beat the favorites with this colt. Just missed last out, but ran a decent race. OLDZFOURFORTYTWO - The return on investment when Spieth and Girten hook up is outstanding. Earnings per start is something that I think can be a very valuable handicapping aspect. This racer is ranked number one in this group.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 EVENT DRIVEN (ML=5/2), #7 CARISSIMO (ML=3/1), #10 MY PIRATE (ML=4/1),

EVENT DRIVEN - He probably can't repeat that last homestretch effort and win against this group. The speed rating last time around the track doesn't fit very well in this affair when I look at the Equibase class figure of today's race. Mark this horse as a likely underlay. CARISSIMO - Where is the early speed? None to be found in here to set things up for this horse. MY PIRATE - Finished fourth last time. Would have to advance to be there at the wire in today's event. Finished fourth in his most recent effort with a substandard speed rating. When I look at today's class figure, it would take an improved performance to score after that in this bunch.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #6 PROMETHEAN to win if we can get at least 4/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,2,6]

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

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[1,2,6] with [1,2,6] with [1,2,4,5,6] with [1,2,4,5,6] Total Cost: $36

** Some or all wagers above involve entries and assume all parts of entry start the race **

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Saratoga

07/25/18, SAR, Race 3, 2.06 ET
1 1/16M [Turf] 1.38.01 MAIDEN CLAIMING. Purse $45,000.
Claiming Price $40,000. (UP TO $8,100 NYSBFOA) FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD
Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (3-5) - Pick 4 (.50) Races (3-6), Double
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 50.00, $1 ROI 2.10, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Turf
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 2 Consensus Thinking 7/5 Ortiz J L Brown Chad C. TFE
096.4449 6 Ding Dong Ditch 5/2 Velazquez J R Pletcher Todd A.
095.8447 9 Wisely 4-1 Ortiz. Jr. I Hennig Mark A. J
095.7379 7 Czech Rate 8-1 Luzzi M J Jerkens James A. WC
095.4912 4 Sport 3-1 Maragh R Bond H. James S
093.8395 10 Electro 6-1 Saez L Maker Michael J. L
093.6463 11 Curlin's New Moon 8-1 Rider TBA Ryerson James T.
093.4116 8 Hot Mesa 15-1 Alvarado J Barker Edward R.
093.3596 1 Indurate 10-1 Gaffalione T Toner James J.
090.7279 5 Hustle N Heart 10-1 Cohen D Gullo Gary P.
088.3854 3 Everado 20-1 Franco M Zito Nicholas P.
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse Win Percent 12.50, $1 ROI 0.64, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 2 Consensus Thinking 7/5 Ortiz J L Brown Chad C. TE
099.5652 6 Ding Dong Ditch 5/2 Velazquez J R Pletcher Todd A.
098.8640 9 Wisely 4-1 Ortiz. Jr. I Hennig Mark A. J
098.5676 7 Czech Rate 8-1 Luzzi M J Jerkens James A. WC
098.2915 4 Sport 3-1 Maragh R Bond H. James S
097.9666 11 Curlin's New Moon 8-1 Rider TBA Ryerson James T.
095.9725 10 Electro 6-1 Saez L Maker Michael J. L
095.3009 8 Hot Mesa 15-1 Alvarado J Barker Edward R.
094.4632 5 Hustle N Heart 10-1 Cohen D Gullo Gary P. F
093.3539 1 Indurate 10-1 Gaffalione T Toner James J.
088.9231 3 Everado 20-1 Franco M Zito Nicholas P.

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New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays Preview and Predictions 07-25-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 24th July 2018 by Gracenote
Yankees vs. Rays Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/24/2018

Rookie second baseman Gleyber Torres is expected to come off the disabled list but he won't be the only addition for the New York Yankees when they wrap up a three-game series at the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday afternoon. The Yankees agreed to a deal with Baltimore on Tuesday -- pending physicals -- to acquire former All-Star closer Zach Britton.

New York will send three pitching prospects in exchange for Britton, who will join a formidable bullpen that entered Tuesday's game leading the American League in ERA (2.75) and strikeouts (448). Torres, who was batting .294 with 15 homers when he strained his hip on July 4, rejoins the lineup one day after Brandon Drury was forced from Tuesday's 4-0 victory when he was struck in the hand by a pitch. Tampa Bay had won five straight against the Yankees before mustering only three hits to drop to 2-3 on its five-game homestand. Rays right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, who pitched for New York in 2015 and 2016 before undergoing Tommy John surgery, will oppose Luis Cessa in the series finale.

TV: 12:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, YES (New York), FS Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Luis Cessa (1-1, 3.00 ERA) vs. Rays RH Nathan Eovaldi (3-4, 4.26)

Cessa lasted only three innings in his first start of the season, taking the loss at Philadelphia on June 27 after giving up three runs on five hits. The 26-year-old was much better in his next turn, earning his first win since 2016 by limiting Baltimore to three hits over six scoreless frames. Cessa pitched two scoreless innings versus the Rays last month and is 0-2 with a 4.50 ERA against them in six appearances (two starts).

Eovaldi followed his worst start of the season with one of his best, striking out eight and holding Miami to one run over six innings in a no-decision. He was shelled for eight runs on nine hits in 2 2/3 innings at Minnesota in his previous turn -- the only time he failed to go six innings in his last seven outings. Didi Gregorius is 5-for-9 versus Eovaldi, who gave up five runs in 7 1/3 innings at Yankee Stadium on June 15.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Yankees placed C Gary Sanchez (groin) on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday.

2. Rays 1B C.J. Cron had two hits Tuesday; he was 3-for-26 with 15 strikeouts in his first seven games versus New York this season.

3. Yankees 1B/DH Greg Bird has hit safely in four straight and 12 of 13 games.

PREDICTION: Yankees 5, Rays 3

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San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets Preview and Predictions 07-25-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 24th July 2018 by Gracenote
Padres vs. Mets Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/24/2018

The two worst teams in the National League have nothing to play for, but one ugly streak will end when the New York Mets host the San Diego Padres on Wednesday afternoon in the rubber match of a three-game set. New York has a chance to put an end to a 17-series winless drought dating to mid-May while the Padres can snap an 0-9-1 skid in their last 10 series.

The Mets rebounded from a series-opening 3-2 loss with a 6-3 victory Tuesday as Michael Conforto swatted a two-run homer and Devin Mesoraco added a three-run double. Conforto is 7-for-14 with two homers and six RBIs since the All-Star break, production New York will need with Yoenis Cespedes (heels) going back on the disabled list and facing potential season-ending surgery. Wil Myers drove in all three San Diego runs Tuesday and is 7-for-18 with one homer and six RBIs during a four-game hitting streak since the break. Manuel Margot also had two hits and has hit safely in six straight for the Padres, who haven't won a series since taking two of three at St. Louis (June 11-13).

TV: 12:10 p.m. ET, FS San Diego, SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres LH Clayton Richard (7-9, 4.82 ERA) vs. Mets RH Corey Oswalt (0-2, 5.64)

Richard has followed a four-start winning streak with a five-start drought, falling to 0-3 during that span after he was tagged for seven runs in a season-low three innings at Philadelphia last time out. He continues to battle control problems, walking 18 batters over 20 innings in four starts in July. Asdrubal Cabrera is 8-for-16 versus Richard, who tossed 6 2/3 innings of three-run ball in a loss to the Mets in April.

Oswalt is still in search of his first career win as he prepares to make his sixth major-league appearance and fifth start. The 24-year-old had to settle for a no-decision last time out despite allowing one run on two hits over five innings versus Washington, and took the loss against Philadelphia in his previous turn after yielding three runs on only one hit. Oswalt owns a 3.27 ERA in his two starts at Citi Field.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Mets announced after Tuesday's game that they are awaiting a second opinion on Cespedes.

2. Padres 3B Christian Villanueva is 1-for-14 since the All-Star break.

3. Mets INF Jeff McNeil, called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, had a pinch-hit single in his first major-league at-bat.

PREDICTION: Padres 5, Mets 3

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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds Preview and Predictions 07-25-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 24th July 2018 by Gracenote
Cardinals vs. Reds Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/24/2018

Dexter Fowler has endured a dismal campaign but will look to follow up one of his top moments of the season when the St. Louis Cardinals visit the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon for the finale of their three-game series. Fowler, who is batting just .179, hit the decisive two-run homer in the 11th inning on Tuesday as the Cardinals prevailed 4-2.

Jose Martinez and Yairo Munoz also delivered run-scoring hits as St. Louis won for just the fourth time in 11 games. The hot-hitting Matt Carpenter was hitless in five at-bats to end an eight-game streak during which he went 14-for-28 with eight homers, 12 RBIs and 11 runs scored. Eugenio Suarez hit a two-run blast - his second of the series - but Cincinnati registered only five hits and didn't get its first until there was one out in the seventh inning. The Reds have scored just 13 runs while losing five of their last six contests.

TV: 12:35 p.m. ET, FS Midwest (St. Louis), FS Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Jack Flaherty (4-4, 3.15 ERA) vs. Reds RH Sal Romano (5-8, 5.19)

Flaherty defeated the Chicago Cubs last time out, when he struck out nine while allowing one run and two hits in five innings. The 22-year-old is limiting opposing batters to a .207 average and owns a 1.11 WHIP with 96 strikeouts in 80 frames. Flaherty gave up two hits over five scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Reds on July 14 and is 0-1 with a 3.97 ERA in three career meetings.

Romano is back in the starting rotation after throwing 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief against the Cardinals on the final day prior to the All-Star break. The 24-year-old did not factor in the decision against St. Louis on April 12, when he gave up four runs and six hits in 4 1/3 frames. Romano is 4-4 with a 4.98 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 11 home starts this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Reds 2B Scooter Gennett (illness) was back in the starting lineup but went 0-for-5 as his average dropped to .313.

2. St. Louis optioned RHP Daniel Poncedeleon to Triple-A Memphis a day after he pitched seven perfect innings in his major-league debut and recalled LHP Austin Gomber, who worked 6 1/3 frames before giving up a hit as Tuesday's starter.

3. Cincinnati placed Jackson Stephens (knee) on the 10-day disabled list and activated fellow RHP Homer Bailey, who pitched 6 2/3 innings on Tuesday.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 4, Reds 2

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies Preview and Predictions 07-25-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 25th July 2018 by Gracenote
Dodgers vs. Phillies Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/25/2018

The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers won't have much time to recharge their batteries on the heels of their marathon contest that spanned 16 innings and ended with a position player on the mound. The first-place clubs will reconvene at Citizens Bank Park a shade over 11 hours after the final out was recorded for the rubber match of the three-game series on Wednesday afternoon.

Trevor Plouffe launched a walk-off three-run homer off Enrique "Kike" Hernandez in the 16th inning for Philadelphia (56-44), which has won 15 of 23 to regain sole possession of first place in the National League East. Nick Williams also went deep and Jorge Alfaro belted a two-run shot to tie the contest in the seventh inning to hit safely for the seventh time in eight outings. Los Angeles' Yasmani Grandal went deep for the third time this series following his 10th career multi-homer performance on Tuesday. Grandal has a seven-game hit streak and is batting 20-for-49 in July for the NL West-leading Dodgers (56-45), who fell for the third time in 10 outings.

TV: 12:35 p.m. ET, MLB Network, SportsNet Los Angeles, NBCS Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Walker Buehler (4-2, 3.45 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Jake Arrieta (7-6, 3.47)

The well-traveled Buehler is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to get the start on Wednesday afternoon. Manager Dave Roberts, who reportedly is contemplating a six-man rotation through the current 17-game stretch, said he expects the 23-year-old prized pitching prospect "to stick around for a while." Buehler, who has limited the opposition to a .228 batting average, overcame a pair of solo homers in five innings to settle for a no-decision against the Los Angeles Angels on July 13.

Arrieta was roughed up in his first post-All-Star break start on Friday, allowing five runs on six hits with three walks over 3 1/3 innings of a no-decision versus San Diego. The 2015 NL Cy Young Award winner pitched significantly better in his last meeting with the Dodgers, scattering six hits over seven scoreless innings in a 6-1 triumph on May 29. Former Phillie Chase Utley (1-for-16) and Joc Pederson (0-for-7, four strikeouts) have struggled in their careers against Arrieta.

WALK-OFFS

1. Philadelphia LF Rhys Hoskins has six hits, including three homers, eight RBIs and five runs scored in his last five contests.

2. Pederson is 8-for-14 with a homer and four runs scored in his last four outings.

3. Phillies 3B Maikel Franco is 5-for-9 with two homers, three RBIs and as many runs scored in the series.

PREDICTION: Phillies 4, Dodgers 3

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Indians Preview and Predictions 07-25-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 24th July 2018 by Gracenote
Pirates vs. Indians Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/24/2018

The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to put up big numbers on the scoreboard and can match the longest winning streak in the majors this season when they go for a three-game sweep of the host Cleveland Indians on Wednesday afternoon. Starling Marte extended his career-high hitting streak to 17 games with a two-run homer among a pair of hits as the Pirates rolled to a 9-4 victory Tuesday night for their 11th straight win.

Josh Bell (9-for-16, last four games) and Gregory Polanco (nine-game hitting streak) also homered for Pittsburgh, which last won 11 in a row in 1996 and has tied a club record for consecutive interleague victories (eight) while scoring 56 runs in its last seven contests overall. Jameson Taillon takes the ball for the Pirates in the finale as they attempt to tie Houston's 12-game win streak last month and Cleveland counters with All-Star Trevor Bauer. The inconsistent Indians, who lead the American League Central by 7 1/2 games, have dropped three straight after scoring 25 runs in their first two contests after the All-Star break. Slugger Edwin Encarnacion homered Tuesday after missing two games with a hand injury and is 8-for-16 in his past four outings for Cleveland, which leads the majors with 122 runs in July despite going just 10-9.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh, STO (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Jameson Taillon (7-7, 3.80 ERA) vs. Indians RH Trevor Bauer (8-6, 2.44)

Taillon has been outstanding in his last two trips to the mound, allowing two runs on 10 hits and three walks over 11 1/3 innings with 16 strikeouts combined. The 26-year-old Floridian has limited 16 opponents to three or fewer runs in his 20 starts and is 5-3 with a 3.02 ERA since the beginning of June. Taillon faces Cleveland for the first time and is 4-2 with a 3.38 ERA in nine interleague career starts.

Bauer struggled in his first start after the All-Star break, permitting four runs on nine hits and five walks across four innings of a no-decision at Texas. The 27-year-old UCLA product had strung together eight consecutive quality starts before his last outing and he walked 10 in his past three appearances. Bauer yielded two runs over 6 1/3 innings to earn the win in his only career start versus Pittsburgh.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cleveland claimed OF Johnny Field on waivers from Tampa Bay on Tuesday and sent him to Triple-A Columbus.

2. Pittsburgh OF Corey Dickerson, who is 13-for-27 in his last six games, left Tuesday's contest with discomfort in his left hamstring.

3. Indians UTIL Yandy Diaz, who went 7-for-14 with three runs scored in four games after his recall, was optioned to Columbus on Tuesday.

PREDICTION: Indians 6, Pirates 3

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Washington Nationals vs. Milwaukee Brewers Preview and Predictions 07-25-2018 in MLB

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Nationals vs. Brewers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/25/2018

The Milwaukee Brewers welcomed two important players back to the lineup and may have received the spark they needed with a 5-4, 10-inning victory on Tuesday to clinch the series win against the struggling Washington Nationals. The Brewers look to complete the sweep and solidify their National League wild-card spot when they host the Nationals for the finale on Wednesday afternoon.

Eric Thames notched an RBI in his return from the disabled list and All-Star Jesus Aguilar (hamstring) was back from a two-game absence while Christian Yelich extended his hitting streak to eight games, a stretch during which he is 17-for-33 with eight RBIs. Rookie Freddy Peralta will try to help the Brewers finish the sweep on Wednesday while Washington hopes to begin turning around its fortunes with Tanner Roark on the mound. The Nationals have dropped five of their last seven contests as they fade further out of contention in the NL East and wild-card races. Former MVP Bryce Harper was relegated to a pinch-hitting role due to the stomach flu on Tuesday while Anthony Rendon extended his hitting streak to 12 games.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, MASN (Washington), FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Tanner Roark (3-12, 4.87 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Freddy Peralta (4-1, 2.65)

Roark has recorded just one victory since the beginning of May and is 0-3 with a 9.56 ERA while allowing 28 hits over 16 innings in three starts this month. The 31-year-old Illinois product gave up four runs on eight hits and two walks over five frames in a loss to the New York Mets in his last outing. Brad Miller is 5-for-6 with a pair of doubles against Roark, who is 3-1 with a 2.72 ERA in six career appearances (five starts) versus Milwaukee.

Peralta looks to rebound from his shortest appearance in the majors last time out at Miami, where he was touched for three runs in 3 2/3 innings. The 22-year-old Dominican had posted three quality starts in his previous four outings, with three wins and a loss in which he gave up three runs over five frames. Peralta has been dominant in his first two starts at home this season, going 2-0 with a 0.69 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 13 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Washington OF Adam Eaton is 16-for-39 with six runs scored over his last 10 contests.

2. Milwaukee optioned RHP Brandon Woodruff and INF Nate Orf to Triple-A Colorado Springs while activating Thames (hamstring) and RHP Junior Guerra (forearm) from the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday.

3. Nationals 1B Ryan Zimmerman (oblique) recorded three hits and an RBI on Tuesday after going 0-for-4 in his first two games since spending two months on the DL.

PREDICTION: Brewers 6, Nationals 3

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Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals Preview and Predictions 07-25-2018 in MLB

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Tigers vs. Royals Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/25/2018

Mike Moustakas returned to the Kansas City Royals by default as interest for his services was lukewarm when he hit the free-agent market. But the 29-year-old third baseman is adding to his franchise laurels as Kansas City concludes its three-game series against the visiting Detroit Tigers on Wednesday afternoon.

Moustakas belted his 20th homer in Tuesday's 5-4 victory to become just the seventh player in club history to post four or more 20-homer campaigns. All-Star Salvador Perez also stood out by going 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs as the Royals won for the fourth time in five games. Detroit has dropped eight of its last 10 road contests and is a porous 17-35 away from home this season. Victor Martinez hit a three-run homer for the Tigers, the 39-year-old's first blast since May 19.

TV: 2:15 p.m. ET, FS Detroit, FS Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers LH Matthew Boyd (4-9, 4.62 ERA) vs. Royals LH Danny Duffy (6-8, 4.40)

Boyd has dropped three straight starts and is 0-5 over his last seven outings. The 27-year-old has allowed five or more runs on four occasions during the winless stretch and has worked five or fewer innings five times. Boyd has gone 0-2 with a 3.46 ERA in two starts against Kansas City this year to fall to 2-6 with a 6.79 ERA in 11 career meetings.

Duffy has won back-to-back outings and allowed just one run in 20 innings over his last three turns. The 29-year-old gave up one run and five hits over seven innings against Minnesota in his last start as he ended an eight-start home winless streak. Duffy was roughed up for six runs and 10 hits over 4 2/3 frames in a loss to the Tigers on April 21 and is 7-9 with a 4.32 ERA in 23 career appearances (20 starts).

WALK-OFFS

1. Royals 1B Lucas Duda went 0-for-3 on Tuesday to halt his five-game hitting streak.

2. Detroit CF Leonys Martin is hitless in seven at-bats in the series and 0-for-11 with five strikeouts in his last three games.

3. Kansas City reinstated INF Adalberto Mondesi from the family medical emergency leave list and optioned OF Paulo Orlando to Triple-A Omaha.

PREDICTION: Royals 5, Tigers 1

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs Preview and Predictions 07-25-2018 in MLB

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Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/25/2018

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been tough to beat on the road lately, and especially at Wrigley Field. The Diamondbacks will try for their fifth consecutive victory at Wrigley when they face the host Chicago Cubs for the third of a four-game series Wednesday.


Arizona is 16-5 over its last 21 road games after outscoring Chicago 12-2 in the first two contests. The Cubs have lost back-to-back games for the first time in a month after a second consecutive quiet night from the offense. Jason Heyward's home run was the only extra-base hit for Chicago on Tuesday, and Ian Happ's double was the Cubs' only extra-base knock in the series opener. Arizona first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has enjoyed facing the Cubs, as he is 9-for-21 with six homers and nine RBIs in his past six games against Chicago.

TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, FS Arizona, NBCS Chicago


PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks LH Robbie Ray (3-2, 5.37 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Jon Lester (12-3, 3.14)

After a breakout season in 2017, Ray has struggled this year. The 26-year-old has only three quality starts in 11 outings this season, and he has posted a 7.65 ERA over his last four starts. Ray is 0-1 with a 3.27 ERA in two starts against the Cubs.

Lester stumbled a bit in his last couple of starts before the All-Star Game, and he was hit hard in his first outing coming out of the break. The 34-year-old was tagged for eight runs over three-plus innings in a loss to St. Louis on Friday - his first defeat since May 23. Lester is 2-1 with a 4.86 ERA in six starts against Arizona.


WALK-OFFS

1. Cubs 3B Kris Bryant got the day off Tuesday to rest his sore left shoulder, and manager Joe Maddon told reporters the slugger might be held out of the lineup again Wednesday.

2. Goldschmidt has reached base in 24 consecutive road games.

3. Diamondbacks RF Steven Souza Jr. is 13-for-30 over his past nine games, lifting his average from .148 to .242.

PREDICTION: Cubs 6, Diamondbacks 3

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Minnesota Twins vs. Toronto Blue Jays Preview and Predictions 07-25-2018 in MLB

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Twins vs. Blue Jays Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/24/2018

Ervin Santana has traveled a winding road in his bid to return from a lengthy absence due to surgery to remove calcium deposits from his right middle finger in February. The veteran right-hander will be activated off the disabled list to make his season debut on Wednesday as the Minnesota Twins (46-53) bid for a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays (46-54) at Rogers Centre.

"It was a lot of ups and downs, but the good thing is I kept my mind positive," Santana said. "It's crazy. But at the same time, it was a surgery. You can't predict when you're coming back because you didn't know how the finger was going to react and all that." Eduardo Escobar, who is riding a five-game hitting streak, belted a three-run homer in Tuesday's 5-0 romp to improve to 4-for-7 with three extra-base hits and five RBIs in the series. While Minnesota has answered a three-game slide with back-to-back victories, Toronto has mustered just three runs in consecutive losses after erupting for 17 in a three-game sweep of Baltimore. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. carries a streak of seven straight multi-hit performances into Wednesday's series finale.

TV: 4:07 p.m. ET, FS North (Minnesota), Sportsnet (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Ervin Santana (2017: 16-8, 3.28 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Sam Gaviglio (2-3, 4.59)

Santana is expected to give Minnesota a jolt after allowing one run over six innings in a rehab start on Friday to drop his ERA to 3.72 in seven starts at three levels in the minors. "I would think that Ervin walking into a clubhouse would be a lift, just in itself," Twins manager Paul Molitor said of the 35-year-old. Santana, who owns a 6-7 mark with a 3.84 ERA in 19 career starts against Toronto, has flustered Yangervis Solarte (1-for-15) and Kendrys Morales (4-for-19, four strikeouts).

Gaviglio saw his winless skid reach 10 outings on Friday after allowing four runs on seven hits over a career-high 7 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Orioles. The 28-year-old was taken deep on two occasions versus Baltimore and 12 times in his last 11 outings. Joe Mauer is 3-for-5 in his career against Gaviglio, but the hurler has limited the rest of the current crop of Twins to just a 3-for-28 performance at the plate.

WALK-OFFS

1. Solarte is 4-for-11 with three extra-base hits (two doubles, homer) and four RBIs in his last three games after going 0-for-18 in his previous four.

2. Minnesota LF Eddie Rosario has scored at least one run in 10 straight contests.

3. Blue Jays SS Aledmys Diaz is considered day-to-day despite missing his last two games with a left thumb injury.

PREDICTION: Twins 4, Blue Jays 2

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San Francisco Giants vs. Seattle Mariners Preview and Predictions 07-25-2018 in MLB

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Giants vs. Mariners Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/25/2018

The Seattle Mariners attempt to break out of their funk when they host the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon for the finale of their two-game interleague series. Seattle dropped a 4-3 decision to the Giants on Tuesday for its sixth setback in eight contests.

The Mariners once were battling Houston for first place in the American League West and now are just 1 1/2 games ahead of Oakland, which also is challenging for an AL wild-card spot. A throwing error by second baseman Dee Gordon allowed the Giants to push across the winning run in the ninth inning of the series opener as they moved two games above .500. Brandon Belt struck out four times in five hitless at-bats on Tuesday and is just 1-for-29 over his last seven games as his batting average has fallen 25 points to .277. Seattle slugger Nelson Cruz is homerless in his last 14 games and has gone deep just once this month after belting 11 shots in June.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, Facebook Watch

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants LH Derek Holland (5-8, 4.06 ERA) vs. Mariners RH Mike Leake (8-6, 4.22)

Holland draws the start after it was determined Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) isn't ready to be activated from the disabled list. The 31-year-old Holland last started on July 10, when he gave up one run and five hits with eight strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings of a 2-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Holland is 13-6 with a 3.73 ERA in 27 career appearances (23 starts) against the Mariners.

Leake has gone 0-2 over his last four starts, lasting only four innings on two occasions during the slump. The 30-year-old is 3-4 with a 4.45 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 10 turns at home this season. Leake is 5-2 with a 4.81 ERA in 10 career appearances (nine starts) against the Giants, the team for which he made nine starts during the 2015 season.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Mariners are just 2-7 in interleague play this season.

2. San Francisco 2B Joe Panik (groin) will begin a rehab stint at Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday.

3. Seattle LHP James Paxton (back) was not activated to make Tuesday's start after he reported soreness, and the new timetable calls for a return early next week.

PREDICTION: Mariners 3, Giants 2

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Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Preview and Predictions 07-25-2018 in MLB

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Red Sox vs. Orioles Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/24/2018

The Boston Red Sox will try to rebound from a rare loss in Baltimore when they play the Orioles in the rubber match of a three-game set Wednesday night. A Red Sox rally in the rain fell short in a 7-6 setback Tuesday, snapping their nine-game winning streak at Camden Yards.

Brad Brach got the save for Baltimore while regular closer Zach Britton was kept in the bullpen amid reports he had been shipped to the New York Yankees, giving Boston some work to do to keep up with its rival on the trade front. The Yankees also won in Tampa Bay on Tuesday to trim their deficit behind the first-place Red Sox to five games - three in the loss column - in the American League East. Jonathan Schoop homered for the third straight game and drove in three runs to lead the way for Baltimore, which snapped a four-game slide. Lefty David Price will try to build on a solid outing last time out when he gets the ball for the Red Sox in the finale opposite Dylan Bundy.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH David Price (11-6, 4.17 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Dylan Bundy (6-9, 4.57)

Price had two bad starts to open July but has rebounded to go 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA over his last two outings. He limited the Detroit Tigers to four hits over 6 1/3 scoreless innings last Friday to improve to 6-4 on the road. The 32-year-old spun his 17th career complete game in a win over the Orioles earlier in the season and is 13-5 with a 2.77 ERA in 26 career meetings.

Bundy allowed five earned runs in each of his last three starts while serving up five home runs in that span. He has just one quality start in his last five turns since tossing eight scoreless against Boston on June 11 at home. Andrew Benintendi is 8-for-23 and Brock Holt is 6-for-11 against the 25-year-old Bundy, who is 3-6 with a 4.24 ERA in his career versus the Red Sox.

WALK-OFFS

1. Red Sox OF/DH J.D. Martinez homered twice Tuesday to regain the major-league lead in the category with 31.

2. Schoop is batting .367 in 20 games this month.

3. The Orioles are reportedly receiving three minor leaguers for Britton - starters RHP Dillon Tate and LHP Josh Rogers, and reliever RHP Cody Carroll.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 6, Orioles 4

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Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers Preview and Predictions 07-25-2018 in MLB

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by Gracenote on 07/25/2018

The Oakland Athletics have taken advantage of a battered pitching staff in their previous two games to extend their winning streak and increase their major-league lead in homers on the road. Oakland seeks its fifth consecutive victory when it visits the Texas Rangers on Wednesday for the third contest of their four-game series.

The Athletics have scored a total of 28 runs in winning the first two contests of the set and rallied from an eight-run deficit on Tuesday, scoring 11 unanswered runs over their final four frames to post a 13-10 win in 10 innings. Stephen Piscotty launched a solo homer in the ninth to forge a tie and Khris Davis belted Oakland's fourth shot of the contest in the 10th, a three-run blast that gave the club 93 home runs away from home this season. Davis, who has hit four of his team-leading 25 homers over the last three games, joined Jed Lowrie - who also went deep - and Marcus Semien with three RBIs as Oakland handed Texas its ninth loss in 11 contests. Elvis Andrus belted his first career grand slam and Joey Gallo also homered in his return to the lineup after missing the series opener with an ankle injury for the Rangers, who squandered a 10-2 lead and have allowed a total of 53 runs in their last four losses.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Edwin Jackson (1-2, 2.93 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Martin Perez (2-4, 8.05)

Jackson is coming off his second straight loss, both of which came against San Francisco. The 34-year-old journeyman allowed more than two earned runs for the first time on Friday, yielding three along with four hits over 6 1/3 innings at home, but still registered a quality start. Jackson owns a 2-3 record with one shutout and a 4.02 ERA in seven career starts against the Rangers.

After returning from a 2 1/2-month layoff due to an injury to his non-throwing elbow on July 14 with a superb performance in a hard-luck loss at Baltimore, Perez was battered by Cleveland for six runs and 10 hits in 5 1/3 innings but escaped with a no-decision. The 27-year-old Venezuelan has been pounded in two of his three turns at home this year, surrendering 14 runs on 19 hits and six walks over 8 1/3 frames in those outings. Despite yielding 10 hits for the first of three times in his seven turns in 2018, Perez improved to 8-7 with a 5.23 ERA in 17 career starts against the Athletics on April 5, when he limited the damage to three runs over 5 1/3 innings in his season debut.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Athletics recalled RHP Frankie Montas, who allowed four runs in five innings on Tuesday, from Triple-A Nashville and optioned 2B Franklin Barreto to the Sounds.

2. Texas recalled LHP Brandon Mann from Triple-A Round Rock and optioned OF Delino DeShields to the Express.

3. Oakland announced on Tuesday that RHP Kendall Graveman, who last pitched for the team on May 11 before being sent to the minors, will undergo Tommy John surgery and be sidelined for at least a year.

PREDICTION: Athletics 7, Rangers 2

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Houston Astros vs. Colorado Rockies Preview and Predictions 07-25-2018 in MLB

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Astros vs. Rockies Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/25/2018

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer showed signs of breaking out of a lengthy slump with a solo blast at last week's All-Star game and hasn't slowed down since. Springer has eight RBIs in his last four contests for the Astros, who conclude their brief two-game interleague series against the host Colorado Rockies on Wednesday.

Springer and Alex Bregman each homered in Tuesday's 8-2, 10-inning victory as the Astros improved to a major league-best 35-15 on the road. The 28-year-old Springer snapped a homer drought of 22 games with a grand slam in last Friday's win over the Los Angeles Angels and has reached base safely in nine of his 19 plate appearances since the break. Colorado lost its second straight following a seven-game winning streak when the Astros scored six runs in the 10th inning against Wade Davis and Yency Almonte. Rookie second baseman Garrett Hampson started his third straight game in place of DJ LeMahieu (oblique) and went 1-for-3 with a walk while batting seventh.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston), AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Charlie Morton (11-2, 2.96 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Jon Gray (8-7, 5.44)

Morton stumbled into the All-Star break after allowing a total of eight runs on 11 hits over his last two starts covering 10 innings. The first-time All-Star had been dominant before the rough stretch, and his 11.7 strikeouts per nine innings rank third among American League pitchers. Carlos Gonzalez is 7-for-21 with a home run against the 34-year-old Morton, who is 2-2 with a 4.53 ERA in eight career starts versus Colorado, including 1-1 with a 6.97 ERA in four outings at Coors Field.

Making his first start since being optioned to Triple-A on June 30, Gray yielded one run over 7 1/3 innings in a 4-1 win over Seattle on July 14. "I saw so much negative for a while that it was hard to see positives," Gray told reporters. "But I've seen a lot of positives lately, and it's been easier to believe in it. And when I believe in my stuff, I feel like I'm going to win." The 26-year-old native of Oklahoma is facing Houston for the first time and owns a 5-1 record and 3.42 ERA in nine career interleague starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Colorado RHP German Marquez (paternity leave) is set to return to the starting rotation Sunday against Oakland.

2. Bregman is hitting .328 with 13 home runs and 35 RBI in his last 33 games.

3. The Rockies activated Harrison Musgrave from the 10-day disabled list and placed fellow LHP Chris Rusin on the DL with left plantar fasciitis.

PREDICTION: Astros 7, Rockies 4

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Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels Preview and Predictions 07-25-2018 in MLB

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White Sox vs. Angels Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/25/2018

The Chicago White Sox vie for their first three-game winning streak in nearly a month when they visit the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday for the third contest of their four-game series. Chicago, which last won three in a row from June 24-27, topped Los Angeles 4-2 on Tuesday for its second two-run victory in the set.

Yoan Moncada went 2-for-4 with a solo homer as the White Sox improved to 3-2 on their seven-game road trip. Ian Kinsler notched two of the four hits recorded by the Angels, who fell to 1-4 on their 10-game homestand. Kinsler has hit safely in eight of his last nine contests, registering three multi-hit performances in that span. Los Angeles superstar Mike Trout, who has gone hitless in five of his last six games, is 0-for-2 with six walks and two RBIs over the first two contests of the series.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH James Shields (4-11, 4.26 ERA) vs. Angels LH Tyler Skaggs (7-6, 2.68)

Shields deserved a better fate Friday at Seattle as he took the loss despite giving up just two runs - one earned - and seven hits in seven innings. The setback dropped the 36-year-old Californian to 1-6 with a 5.47 ERA on the road this season, with the lone victory coming at Kansas City in his season debut on March 29. Shields has made 15 career starts against the Angels, going 7-4 with three complete games, one shutout and a 3.10 ERA.

Skaggs is coming off a loss to Houston on Friday in which he yielded three runs on six hits and three walks over six innings. The 27-year-old, who also hails from the Golden State, will be making his third straight appearance at home after starting on the road in six of his previous seven outings. Skaggs made his only career start against the White Sox on July 2, 2014, when he allowed two runs and five hits over 7 2/3 innings in a no-decision at Chicago.

WALK-OFFS

1. White Sox SS Tim Anderson has registered three consecutive two-hit performances.

2. Los Angeles has scored a total of six runs in the four losses on its homestand and 14 in the lone victory.

3. Chicago OF Avisail Garcia (chest pains) was back on Tuesday after being held out of the starting lineup in the series opener and went 0-for-3 with a sacrifice fly.

PREDICTION: Angels 6, White Sox 4

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MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, July 25


San Diego @ NY Mets

Game 951-952
July 25, 2018 @ 12:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Richard) 13.557
NY Mets
(Oswalt) 15.316
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-110
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-110); Over

LA Dodgers @ Philadelphia

Game 953-954
July 25, 2018 @ 12:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Buehler) 15.326
Philadelphia
(Arrieta) 14.541
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-125); Under

St. Louis @ Cincinnati

Game 955-956
July 25, 2018 @ 12:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Flaherty) 12.677
Cincinnati
(Romano) 15.513
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-125
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+105); Over

Washington @ Milwaukee

Game 957-958
July 25, 2018 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Roark) 15.908
Milwaukee
(Peralta) 12.449
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+105); Over

Arizona @ Chicago Cubs

Game 959-960
July 25, 2018 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Ray) 16.559
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 14.143
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-125
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+105); N/A

NY Yankees @ Tampa Bay

Game 961-962
July 25, 2018 @ 12:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Cessa) 14.361
Tampa Bay
(Eovaldi) 17.389
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-155
8
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+135); Over

Detroit @ Kansas City

Game 963-964
July 25, 2018 @ 2:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Boyd) 12.563
Kansas City
(Duffy) 16.374
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-120); Under

Minnesota @ Toronto

Game 965-966
July 25, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Santana) 13.356
Toronto
(Gaviglio) 15.803
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-125); Over

Boston @ Baltimore

Game 967-968
July 25, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Price) 14.499
Baltimore
(Bundy) 16.259
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-185
9
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+165); Under

Oakland @ Texas

Game 969-970
July 25, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Jackson) 14.794
Texas
(Perez) 15.583
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-120
12
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+100); Under

Chicago White Sox @ LA Angels

Game 971-972
July 25, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Shields) 13.641
LA Angels
(Skaggs) 17.178
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-230
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-230); Over

Pittsburgh @ Cleveland

Game 973-974
July 25, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Taillon) 16.552
Cleveland
(Bauer) 17.778
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-170
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-170); Over

San Francisco @ Seattle

Game 975-976
July 25, 2018 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Holland) 14.675
Seattle
(Leake) 17.125
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
N/A

Houston @ Colorado

Game 977-978
July 25, 2018 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Morton) 16.478
Colorado
(Gray) 14.655
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-130
10
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-130); Over

[Can'tPickAWinner]

MLB

Wednesday, July 25

National League
Padres (41-62) @ Mets (41-56)
Richard is 0-3, 7.33 in his last five starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 10-11, 6-6 away.
5-inning record: 6-13-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-21

Oswalt is 0-2, 6.11 in four starts (under 2-1-1). Team in his starts: 1-3, 0-2 home
5-inning record: 1-2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-4

San Diego lost eight of its last ten games; over is 6-2 in their last eight games. Mets lost three of their last five games; they’re 10-15 vs lefty starters. Over is 4-2 in their last six games.

Dodgers (56-45) @ Phillies (56-44)
Buehler is 2-0, 2.76 in his last five starts (under 6-4). Team in his starts: 7-3, 3-1 away
5-inning record: 6-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-10

Arrieta is 2-0, 3.63 in his last three starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 10-9, 6-4 home
5-inning record: 10-6-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-19

Dodgers won seven of their last ten games; over is 6-1 in their last seven games. Phillies won seven of their last nine home games; over is 5-1 in their last six games.

Cardinals (51-50) @ Reds (44-57)
Flaherty is 1-0, 0.90 in his last two starts; his last three starts went over. Team in his starts: 6-9, 2-6 away
5-inning record: 9-4-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-15

Romano is 1-1, 6.04 in his last four starts; over is 9-2 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 10-9, 6-5 home.
5-inning record: 4-10-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-19

Cardinals lost seven of their last 11 games; eight of last ten St Louis games went over. Cincinnati lost five of its last six games; over is 10-4 in their last 14 home games.

Diamondbacks (56-46) @ Cubs (58-42)
Ray is 0-2, 7.65 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Team in his starts: 6-5, 4-2 away.
5-inning record: 7-2-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-11

Lester is 1-1, 8.59 in his last three starts; his last five starts went over. Team in his starts: 16-4, 8-2 home
5-inning record: 11-5-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-20

Arizona won its last three games; under is 11-1-1 in their last 13 road games. Cubs lost three of their last four games; nine of Chicago’s last 11 games went over.

Nationals (49-51) @ Brewers (58-45)
Roark is 0-5, 8.54 in his last five starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 5-14, 3-7 road
5-inning record: 4-13-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-19

Peralta is 1-1, 4.30 in his last three starts (over 3-0). Team in his starts: 5-2, 2-0 home.
5-inning record: 4-2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-7

Nationals are 4-8 in their last 12 games; over is 3-2-1 in their last six games. Milwaukee lost eight of its last 11 games; over is 7-4-1 in their last 12 games.

American League
Red Sox (71-32) @ Orioles (29-73)
Price is 2-0, 3.57 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 14-6, 8-4 away
5-inning record: 9-6-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-20

Bundy is 0-2, 11.68 in his last three starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 7-12, 4-6 home
5-inning record: 0-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-4

Red Sox are 15-3 in their last 18 games; under is 5-2 in their last seven games. Baltimore is 6-21 in its last 27 games, 14-21 vs lefty starters- under is 4-2-1 in their last seven home games.

Twins (46-53) @ Blue Jays (46-54)
Santana is making his 2018 debut; he was 16-8, 3.28 in 33 starts LY, is 149-124 in 376 career starts. Team in his starts: 0-0 away
5-inning record:0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Gaviglio is 0-1, 6.00 in his last five starts (over 7-4-1). Team in his starts: 6-6, 4-2 home.
5-inning record: 5-4-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-12

Twins lost nine of their last 11 road games; under is 5-2 in their last seven road games. Toronto won three of its last five games; under is 4-2-1 in their last seven games.

New York (64-35) @ Tampa Bay (51-50)
Cessa is 1-1, 3.00 in his two starts (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 1-1, 1-1 away
5-inning record: 1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Eovaldi is 1-1, 2.12 in three home starts; his last three starts all over. Team in his starts: 3-7, 1-2 home.
5-inning record: 4-4-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-10

New York is 6-6 in its last 12 games; over is 7-4 in their last 11 games. Tampa Bay lost six of its last nine games; over is 6-2 in their last eight games.

A’s (59-43) @ Rangers (42-60)
Jackson is 1-2, 3.23 in five starts (under 3-2). Team in his starts: 3-2, 2-1 away
5-inning record: 0-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-5

Perez is 0-2, 6.06 in his last three starts (over 4-2-1). Team in his starts: 2-5, 1-2 home
5-inning record: 3-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-7

A’s are 19-5 in their last 24 games, 18-17 vs lefty starters. Over is 6-1-1 in their last eight road games. Texas lost nine of its last 11 games; five of their last six games went over.

Tigers (43-60) @ Royals (31-69)
Boyd is 0-5, 8.68 in his last six starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 8-11, 2-7 away
5-inning record: 4-12-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-19

Duffy is 2-0, 0.45 in his last three starts; over is 12-6 in his last 18 starts. Team in his starts: 8-13, 2-6 home
5-inning record: 9-9-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-21

Detroit lost nine of its last 12 games; under is 10-4 in their last 14 road games. Royals won five of their last seven games; under is 4-0 in their last four games.

White Sox (36-64) @ Angels (50-52)
Shields is 2-2, 4.09 in his last five starts; under is 12-4-1 in his last 17. Team in his starts: 7-14, 1-7 away
5-inning record: 7-13-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-21

Skaggs is 4-2, 2.05 in his last seven starts (under 5-2). Team in his starts: 10-8, 4-4 home.
5-inning record: 9-7-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-18 (3 of last 3)

White Sox are 5-13 in their last 18 road games; under is 5-1 in their last six road games. Angels are 8-12 in their last 20 games; under is 10-3 in their last 13 home games.

Interleague
Pirates (53-49) @ Indians (54-46)
Taillon is 2-0, 1.59 in his last two starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 11-9, 6-4 away
5-inning record: 11-7-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Bauer is 3-1, 2.12 in his last seven starts; under is 8-2 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 12-9, 7-3 home
5-inning record: 10-6-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-21

Pirates won their last 11 games; over is 13-3 in their last 16 road games. Cleveland lost its last three games; over is 11-4 in their last 15 home games.

Astros (67-36) @ Rockies (53-47)
Morton is 1-1, 5.40 in his last three starts; over is 6-4 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 12-7, 4-3 away
5-inning record: 12-4-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-19

Gray is 2-0, 3.44 in his last three starts; over is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 9-9, 5-4 home
5-inning record: 9-7-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-18

Astros won five of their last seven games; under is 9-1 in their last ten road games. Colorado won seven of its last nine games; under is 8-2 in their last ten home games.

Giants (52-50) @ Mariners (60-41)
Holland is 1-1, 3.18 in his last four starts; under is 9-3 in his last 12. Team in his starts: 9-9, 4-6 away
5-inning record: 6-7-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-18

Leake is 0-2, 6.43 in his last four starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 13-7, 6-4 home
5-inning record: 8-6-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-20

Giants lost four of their last six games; under is 11-2 in their last 13 road games. Seattle lost six of its last eight games; they’re 16-16 vs lefty starters. Five of their last six games stayed under.

Umpires
LA-Phil- Under is 13-1 in last 14 Hamari games.
StL-Cin- Last six Kellogg games went over total.
SD-NY- Under is 10-4-1 in last 15 Whitson games.
Az-Chi- Under is 8-4 in last dozen Fairchild games.
Wsh-Mil- Under is 10-0-2 in last 12 Bellino games.

Bos-Balt- Underdogs are 6-3 in last nine Culbreth games.
Min-Tor- Over os 9-2 in last eleven Barber games.
NY-TB- Under is 7-4 in last 11 Muchlinski games.
A’s-Tex- Under is 6-3 in last nine Barksdale games.
Det-KC- Over is 10-1 in last eleven Wolf games.
Chi-LA- Over is 11-4 in last 15 Knight games.

Pitt-Clev- Under is 5-1-1 in Mahrley games this season.
Hst-Colo- Last four Layne games stayed under.
SF-Sea- Four of last six Barry games went over total.

______________________________

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 7/24
Ariz 26-19-5……25-18-8……..51-37
Atl 24-22-7…..21-16-8………45-38
Cubs 18-20-12……22-20-8…….40-40
Reds 16-29-4……18-28-5….…34-57
Colo 26-17-12……26-16-5……51-34
LA 24-18-7…….25-18-11……50-36
Miami 20-24-6…..21-23-10…….41-47
Milw 20-22-8…..27-21-5…….47-43
Mets 20-24-2……18-22-13…..38-44
Philly 20-19-10…..27-16-7……47-35
Pitt 23-20-6……25-17-11……..48-37
StL 26-20-7……21-23-4………47-43
SD 19-27-9……17-25-6…….36-51
SF 23-21-10…..17-20-11………40-40
Wash 22-20-10..…19-22-7………41-42

Orioles 12-28-11…….15-29-8……27-57
Boston 29-18-10……27-14-5……..56-32
W Sox 15-34-4…..…15-26-7…..…30-60
Indians 21-19-8……32-14-7……53-33
Det 18-26-8…..…21-23-10.……39-49
Astros 25-15-11……28-15-10…….53-29
KC 15-26-8…….19-25-8…..34-51
Angels 24-19-7……20-24-8……44-43
Twins 17-23-10……22-23-7…..39-46
NYY 26-16-9……29-13-7…….55-28
A’s 19-25-10……17-22-10……36-47
Seattle 26-19-7……25-16-11……51-34
TB 23-19-11……23-19-6……46-37
Texas 17-26-7…..17-29-6…….34-55
Toronto 13-25-8……18-24-13……31-49

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 7/24)
Ariz 22-50…….18-52…..…40
Atl 18-52……16-45………34
Cubs 9-50……..18-49………27
Reds 11-49……..11-52………22
Colo 20-53…….21-47.……41
LA 16-49……..20-52..…..36
Miami 12-50……..15-53…….27
Milw 16-50…..…16-54……..32
Mets 18-45……..16-53…….34
Philly 10-49……..17-51…….27
Pitt 13-49……..16-53……..29
StL 19-53……..14-48…….33
SD 15-55……..12-49…….27
SF 10-52………17-51..…..27
Wash 19-52……..13-48……..32

Orioles 16-51……..15-51………31
Boston 16-56……19-47………34
White Sox 15-52……14-48…….29
Clev 13-48…….21-51……..34
Detroit 15-52……..15-51….…30
Astros 15-50…..…13-53………28
KC 14-49..…….16-51…….29
Angels 14-50…..….12-52…….26
Twins 14-48………12-51…….26
NYY 12-51……..18-48………30
A’s 11-54…..…..12-48…….23
Seattle 19-49………17-52……..35
TB 16-53..……16-48……..32
Texas 9-50…….…12-52……20
Toronto 9-46………11-54….…20

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 53-49 NL, favorites -$331
AL @ NL– 53-40 NL, favorites -$976
Total: 100-89 NL, favorites -$1,307

[Can'tPickAWinner]

MLB

Wednesday, July 25

Trend Report

New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
NY Yankees is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games
NY Yankees is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Yankees is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Yankees is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
NY Yankees is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games when playing NY Yankees
Tampa Bay is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games when playing at home against NY Yankees


San Diego Padres
San Diego is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
San Diego is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games
San Diego is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of San Diego's last 25 games on the road
San Diego is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing NY Mets
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing NY Mets
San Diego is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
San Diego is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
New York Mets
NY Mets is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
NY Mets is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing San Diego
NY Mets is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 8 games when playing San Diego
NY Mets is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Diego
NY Mets is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego


St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of St. Louis's last 10 games
St. Louis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games on the road
St. Louis is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 9 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
St. Louis is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 8 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Cincinnati's last 13 games
Cincinnati is 0-5 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 10 of Cincinnati's last 15 games at home
Cincinnati is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games when playing St. Louis
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Cincinnati is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 9 games when playing St. Louis
Cincinnati is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Cincinnati is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games when playing at home against St. Louis


Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
LA Dodgers is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
LA Dodgers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 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 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Philadelphia's last 15 games at home
Philadelphia is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games when playing Cleveland
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cleveland's last 12 games
Cleveland is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Cleveland is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games at home
Cleveland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 12 games when playing Pittsburgh
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh


Washington Nationals
Washington is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 11 games on the road
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Washington is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Milwaukee is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Milwaukee is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Washington
Milwaukee is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Washington
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington


Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Detroit is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Detroit's last 23 games
Detroit is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Detroit is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Detroit is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Detroit is 3-8 SU in its last 11 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 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games
Kansas City is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games at home
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games at home
Kansas City is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Kansas City is 8-3 SU in its last 11 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


Arizona Diamondbacks
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 9 games
Arizona is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
Chi Cubs is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chi Cubs's last 11 games
Chi Cubs is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Chi Cubs is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home
Chi Cubs is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games at home
Chi Cubs is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Chi Cubs is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Chi Cubs is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
Chi Cubs is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games when playing at home against Arizona


Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
Minnesota is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Minnesota is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Toronto
Minnesota is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Minnesota is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Toronto is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing Minnesota
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Toronto is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Toronto is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 10 games when playing at home against Minnesota


San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of San Francisco's last 25 games
San Francisco is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games on the road
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
San Francisco is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games when playing Seattle
San Francisco is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games
Seattle is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games at home
Seattle is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing San Francisco
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Seattle is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco


Boston Red Sox
Boston is 14-4 ATS in its last 18 games
Boston is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games
Boston is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Boston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Boston is 13-2 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Boston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games
Baltimore is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games at home
Baltimore is 2-13 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Boston
Baltimore is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Boston


Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 17-6 ATS in its last 23 games
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games
Oakland is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 8 games on the road
Oakland is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing Texas
Texas Rangers
Texas is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Texas is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games
Texas is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games at home
Texas is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games when playing Oakland


Houston Astros
Houston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games on the road
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Colorado
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Houston's last 13 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Colorado is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Colorado is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 10 games at home
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Houston
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Colorado's last 13 games when playing at home against Houston


Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Chi White Sox is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games
Chi White Sox is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Chi White Sox is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chi White Sox's last 16 games when playing LA Angels
Chi White Sox is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Angels is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games
LA Angels is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
LA Angels is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games at home
LA Angels is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
LA Angels is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of LA Angels's last 16 games when playing Chi White Sox
LA Angels is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

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MLB
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Wednesday, July 25

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Wednesday's Diamond Notes
Tony Mejia

Hottest team: Pirates (11-0 last 11, 13-1 +1470 last 14)

Pittsburgh hasn’t dropped a game since July 10, utilizing this run to fight back into both the NL Central and wild card races. The first half of this run came at home before the All-Star break while this second part has come in Ohio against the Reds and Indians, who have been dominated by a combined margin of 50-9. The Pirates have gotten dominant starting pitching and have seen their bats catch fire at the perfect time, scoring six or more runs in nine of their 11 victories. Their run of at least 6-plus in seven straight games the team's longest since 1946 while this 11-game surge is the franchise's best run since Sept. 12-22, 1996.

The Bucs have outscored opponents 84-33 over the last 14 contests, a stretch in which the team’s starters have compiled an ERA of 2.47. Starling Marte has a 17-game hitting streak going and the offense has hit a home run in nine straight games. They’ll send Jameson Taillon (7-7, 3.80 ERA) to the mound on Wednesday afternoon in search of a sweep that would help Pittsburgh match Houston for the longest winning streak of the season (12). The Pirates’ 31 homers are tied with the Yankees for most in July, which is bad news for Tribe righty Trevor Bauer (8-6, 2.44), who failed to get out of the fifth innings against slumping Texas on Friday. Pittsburgh likely won’t have LF Corey Dickerson in the lineup due to a hamstring tweak.

Coldest team: Rangers (4-14, -1095 last 18)

The Rangers managed to blow a 10-2 lead that they took into the seventh as the bullpen surrendered 11 runs over the final four innings, leading to a 13-10 10-inning setback. A’s slugger Khris Davis did the damage in extras with a 3-run blast off Austin Bibens-Dirkx after Keone Kela surrendered a Stephen Piscotty homer to lead off the ninth to blow the save.

A 5-0 win over Cleveland on Sunday behind veteran Yovani Gallardo marks the only time in Texas’ last five games where it failed to give up at least nine runs. Oakland has scored 28 runs over the first two contests in this four-game set and gets to face lefty Martin Perez (2-4, 8.05), who has an ERA of 10.05 over his three starts in Arlington this season. Texas has won only one of their last six series (June 29-July 1 vs. White Sox) and will need wins tonight and tomorrow in order to gain a split here.

Hottest pitcher: Tyler Skaggs, Angels (7-6, 2.68 ERA)

The Halos lost four of Skaggs’ five May starts, but he’s been lights out since despite a stint on the disabled list due to an adductor strain and the All-Star break. Although he’s coming off a 3-1 loss to Houston last Friday, he only gave up three runs and lasted at least six innings for the sixth time in seven outings. Skaggs had given up one earned run or fewer in six consecutive starts before the break, striking out 41 while walking nine. He’ll be seeing the White Sox for the first time since 2014, so most Chicago hitters will be seeing him for the first time. The 27-year-old lefty hasn’t surrendered a homer in 46 innings and will look to keep the White Sox from winning three straight and clinching this series. The Angels have fallen two games below .500.

Coldest pitcher: Dylan Bundy, Orioles (6-9, 4.57 ERA)

Bundy has gotten crushed this month, failing to pitch past five innings in any of his three starts, all of which the Orioles have dropped. After a 3-0 run in June that was highlighted by him beginning the month with 18 consecutive scoreless innings, Bundy has given up five home runs in 12.1 July frames, surrendering five earned runs each time out. He’s got a 4.69 ERA over 10 home starts and has failed to beat Boston despite pitching well, sporting a 2.29 ERA over 19.2 innings. Counterpart David Price pitched his only complete game of the season against the Birds in a 6-2 win on May 17 and has never lost (7-0, 2.96) in 11 career starts at Camden Yards.

Biggest OVER run: Phillies (5-1 last six)

Trevor Plouffe’s dramatic 3-run homer helped end a 16-inning marathon to even Philadelphia’s series against the Dodgers at a game apiece. Jorge Alfaro’s seventh-inning two-run homer helped tie the game at 4-4 and guaranteed another ‘over’ for the Phils since the total closed at 8. The 7-4 win means the Phillies have seen 11 or more runs scored in five of their last six games to extend their current run of overs, the third time this season they’ve had a run of at least five to the high side in six contests. Philly had a run of six in seven games that surpassed the posted total from April 24-30 and one of nine in 11 from June 8-19. Jake Arrieta opposes L.A. rookie Walker Buehler, who will be making his second road start since mid-May. This total has been set at 8.5.

Biggest UNDER run: Diamondbacks (9-3 last 12)

The Snakes have held opponents to a single run in three straight contests, victimizing the Cubs at Wrigley on consecutive nights after avoiding getting swept at home by Colorado with a 6-1 win on Sunday. Zack Greinke got the run started, Patrick Corbin followed it up Monday and Clay Buchholz pitched into the seventh last night so the Diamondbacks’ bullpen is really in good shape as they send Robbie Ray (3-2, 5.37) to the mound for a matinee battle of lefties against Chicago’s Jon Lester (12-3, 3.14). After winning 12 of his first 14 decisions, Lester surrendered a season-high eight runs in a 18-5 loss to the Cardinals and is battling through mechanical issues. The ‘over’ has prevailed in three of Ray’s last four starts, which includes a 20-5 win and 11-10 loss at home against Colorado on July 20. Ray is 2-1 with a 2.89 ERA on the road as opposed to an 8.06 ERA in Phoenix through five home starts.

Matchup to watch: Rockies vs. Astros

The Rockies had won 12 of 14 before losing in Arizona on Sunday but returned home to continue a stretch that calls for 11 of 14 home games. After rallying against defending champion Houston to reach extra innings, Wade Davis got lit up in the 10th inning in what ended up an 8-2 loss. Another tremendous start from lefty Tyler Anderson was wasted as Astros righty Gerrit Cole excelled again but another exceptional pitchers’ duel awaits to close out this two-game interleague set.

The teams will play two more in Houston on Aug. 14-15 but square off in Denver for the last time with first-time All-Star Charlie Morton (11-2, 2.96) squaring off against Rockies ace Jon Gray (8-7, 5.44), who has never faced the Astros. Both right-handers are capable strikeout pitchers, which should help them combat the elements in Denver in a night game that has seen the total set at 10.

Houston managed just two walks between the start of the second inning and the end of the ninth, which included a stretch of 16 consecutive batters retired by Rockies pitching. The defending champs have surrendered two or fewer runs in five of their last seven games and own a streak of seven consecutive wins against Colorado dating back to 2013. The Astros’ 35-15 road record is the best in baseball, so it’s no surprised to see them favored in Denver, where the Rockies fell under .500 (23-24) after Tuesday’s loss.

Betcha didn’t know: Ervin Santana is making his 2018 debut this afternoon in Toronto and will be looking for his 150th career victory. The veteran Dominican righty hasn’t pitched in the majors since lasting just two innings in an 8-4 Wild Card game loss to the Yankees last October. Due to an injured right middle finger that required a February debridement procedure, removing a calcium deposit, the 35-year-old will begin his 14th season in Minnesota’s 100th game of the season.

The Twins aren’t in wild card contention but are only 7.5 games behind Cleveland in the AL Central, but Santana might still find himself pitching in the postseason since it’s not out of the question that he gets moved prior to September given the trade deadline and waivers. He’s ready to come off the 60-day disabled list after 29 minor-league innings at three different levels despite his fastball topping out at just 90 miles per hour. Santana went 0-4 in his rehab stint, making seven appearances and finishing with a 3.72 ERA with 22 strikeouts and just five walks. Santana has made eight starts against the Blue Jays since his last win against them, a complete-game victory in Toronto on Aug. 12, 2011.

Biggest public favorite: Astros (-130) at Rockies

Biggest public underdog: Tigers (+100) vs. Royals

Biggest line move: Royals (-123 to -105) vs. Tigers

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MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, July 25

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SAN DIEGO (42 - 62) at NY METS (41 - 57) - 12:10 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. COREY OSWALT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 20-20 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 18-15 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
NY METS are 40-57 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 20-33 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 26-53 (-31.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 3-13 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 45-62 (-24.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 5-11 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 3-2 (+0.3 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. NY METS since 1997
RICHARD is 2-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.37 and a WHIP of 1.455.
His team's record is 3-6 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.5 units)

COREY OSWALT vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA DODGERS (56 - 45) at PHILADELPHIA (56 - 44) - 12:35 PM
WALKER BUEHLER (R) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 56-45 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 32-39 (-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 165-187 (-67.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 57-49 (-25.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 56-44 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-18 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 40-26 (+14.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 43-34 (+8.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 848-887 (+25.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 440-437 (+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.
ARRIETA is 7-13 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-3 (+1.2 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

WALKER BUEHLER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

JAKE ARRIETA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ARRIETA is 3-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.26 and a WHIP of 1.067.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.6 units)

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ST LOUIS (51 - 50) at CINCINNATI (44 - 57) - 12:35 PM
JACK FLAHERTY (R) vs. SAL ROMANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 51-50 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 102-99 (-16.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 65-68 (-17.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 11-4 (+5.9 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

JACK FLAHERTY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
FLAHERTY is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.324.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

SAL ROMANO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ROMANO is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 6.24 and a WHIP of 2.079.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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WASHINGTON (49 - 51) at MILWAUKEE (58 - 45) - 2:10 PM
TANNER ROARK (R) vs. FREDDY PERALTA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 49-51 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 43-53 (-25.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 7-12 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
WASHINGTON is 17-21 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
WASHINGTON is 24-26 (-9.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 1-7 (-8.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
ROARK is 5-14 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ROARK is 1-7 (-7.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 58-45 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 31-10 (+15.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 33-20 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 36-26 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 46-34 (+11.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

TANNER ROARK vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ROARK is 3-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

FREDDY PERALTA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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ARIZONA (56 - 46) at CHICAGO CUBS (58 - 42) - 2:20 PM
ROBBIE RAY (L) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 3-11 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
ARIZONA is 16-27 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LESTER is 16-4 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 56-46 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 29-21 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 88-61 (+22.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
RAY is 16-6 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 15-5 (+9.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 1753-1804 (-267.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 937-842 (-158.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 894-900 (-169.6 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-32 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 201-235 (-60.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-0 (+2.5 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

ROBBIE RAY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
RAY is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

JON LESTER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LESTER is 2-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.86 and a WHIP of 1.470.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (64 - 35) at TAMPA BAY (51 - 50) - 12:10 PM
LUIS CESSA (R) vs. NATHAN EOVALDI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 20-31 (-14.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 40-58 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 36-44 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 51-50 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 28-20 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 34-23 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 14-4 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 61-64 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 33-15 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-6 (+3.5 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

LUIS CESSA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
CESSA is 0-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.114.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
EOVALDI is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.14 and a WHIP of 1.228.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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DETROIT (43 - 60) at KANSAS CITY (31 - 69) - 2:15 PM
MATT BOYD (L) vs. DANNY DUFFY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 338-430 (-96.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 26-26 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
DETROIT is 15-13 (+8.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 31-69 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 7-19 (-12.4 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 15-36 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 358-371 (-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 7-5 (+2.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.9 Units)

MATT BOYD vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BOYD is 2-6 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 6.79 and a WHIP of 1.529.
His team's record is 4-7 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-7. (-3.7 units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. DETROIT since 1997
DUFFY is 7-9 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.31 and a WHIP of 1.331.
His team's record is 9-11 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-10. (-1.9 units)

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MINNESOTA (46 - 53) at TORONTO (46 - 54) - 4:05 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. SAM GAVIGLIO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 46-53 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 17-31 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SANTANA is 23-32 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 35-29 (+7.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 48-45 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 122-140 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 22-31 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-2 (+0.8 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. TORONTO since 1997
SANTANA is 6-7 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.84 and a WHIP of 1.188.
His team's record is 8-11 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-8. (+1.9 units)

SAM GAVIGLIO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GAVIGLIO is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.162.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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BOSTON (71 - 32) at BALTIMORE (29 - 73) - 7:05 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. DYLAN BUNDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 71-32 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 37-19 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BOSTON is 33-14 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 94-62 (+25.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 55-21 (+23.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 67-36 (+22.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PRICE is 94-43 (+33.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 67-37 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 29-73 (-39.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-33 (-19.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 4-18 (-12.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-34 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-45 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-41 (-21.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BUNDY is 1-10 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 10-2 (+6.9 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

DAVID PRICE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
PRICE is 13-6 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.054.
His team's record is 16-11 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 17-10. (+5.1 units)

DYLAN BUNDY vs. BOSTON since 1997
BUNDY is 3-6 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.375.
His team's record is 3-8 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-2. (+5.9 units)

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OAKLAND (59 - 43) at TEXAS (42 - 60) - 8:05 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. MARTIN PEREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSON is 58-76 (-26.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 215-214 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 159-148 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 59-43 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 19-9 (+10.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
OAKLAND is 33-21 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 13-5 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
OAKLAND is 20-15 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 32-26 (+6.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 30-11 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TEXAS is 6-15 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 5-18 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 10-23 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 18-38 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 5-6 (-0.3 Units) against OAKLAND this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
JACKSON is 2-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.13 and a WHIP of 1.433.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-2. (+3.7 units)

MARTIN PEREZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
PEREZ is 8-7 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.527.
His team's record is 10-7 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-9. (-2.7 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (36 - 64) at LA ANGELS (50 - 52) - 10:05 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. TYLER SKAGGS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 413-429 (+28.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 50-52 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 17-29 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 25-27 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA ANGELS are 11-18 (-11.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 34-36 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-0 (+3.6 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SHIELDS is 8-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.202.
His team's record is 12-4 (+9.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-10. (-4.7 units)

TYLER SKAGGS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SKAGGS is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.35 and a WHIP of 0.782.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (53 - 49) at CLEVELAND (54 - 46) - 1:10 PM
JAMESON TAILLON (R) vs. TREVOR BAUER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 16-39 (-19.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 53-49 (+3.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 14-6 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 12-2 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
PITTSBURGH is 51-41 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 42-34 (+8.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 68-57 (+14.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 13-5 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
CLEVELAND is 54-46 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-22 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 37-36 (-20.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-27 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 (+4.1 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)

JAMESON TAILLON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

TREVOR BAUER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BAUER is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 0.632.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (52 - 50) at SEATTLE (60 - 41) - 4:10 PM
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. MIKE LEAKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 47-86 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 12-33 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 60-41 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 25-14 (+9.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LEAKE is 13-7 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 52-50 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-15 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 33-28 (+8.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 31-31 (+5.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOLLAND is 63-49 (+23.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 17-33 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. SEATTLE since 1997
HOLLAND is 12-6 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.74 and a WHIP of 1.254.
His team's record is 13-10 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-11. (-1.3 units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
LEAKE is 5-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.516.
His team's record is 7-3 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+3.0 units)

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HOUSTON (67 - 36) at COLORADO (53 - 47) - 8:40 PM
CHARLIE MORTON (R) vs. JON GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 53-47 (+5.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 12-5 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
COLORADO is 40-25 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 27-20 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 13-5 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 44-19 (+15.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 91-49 (+27.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 63-33 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 130-60 (+39.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 58-30 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 38-21 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 10-16 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. COLORADO since 1997
MORTON is 2-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.18 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.4 units)

JON GRAY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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Diamond Trends - Wednesday
Vince Akins


SU Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Blue Jays are 17-0 SU after the All-Star break as a favorite off a game as a dog in which their bullpen allowed multiple runs and it is not a series opener.

SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Reds are 0-15 SU as a home dog after an extra inning game.

Hitter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Red Sox are 12-0 SU as a road favorite after a game as a road favorite in which Mookie Betts had multiple hits.

Starter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Royals are 10-0 SU when Danny Duffy starts as a home favorite and they won in his last two starts.

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MLB

Wednesday, July 25


Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Danny Duffy, Kansas City Royals (6-8, 4.40 ERA, $-124)

In an unexpected twist, today's Streaking Starting Pitcher is Danny Duffy of the Royals. As a whole it's been a very mediocre season for Duffy (and an awful season for the Royals) but over his last three starts he is 2-0 with and ERA of 0.45 and a WHIP of 1.15. Not too shabby.

Duffy will look to keep it rolling this afternoon in a winnable assignment as a -120 favorite against Matthew Boyd and the Detroit Tigers.

Slumping: Tanner Roark, Washington Nationals (3-12, 4.87, $-1263)

2018 has been a very forgetable season for Tanner Roark. He's never been a top-end starting pitcher, but a team win/loss record of 5-15 is an awful statistic to have as a part of your rotation for a team that was supposed to easily win their division. Some might even say that Roark's awful season is the main reason the Nats are in the uncomfortable postion they are in right now.

Over his last three starts Roark is 0-3 with an ERA of 9.56, a WHIP of 2.19, and owns an opponent's on-base percentage of .451.

The Nationals are hoping Roark can get things turned around for his start this afternoon as a +115 underdog in Milwaukee against Freddy Peralta and the Brewers.

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Elite Sports Picks

MLB A's -120

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The Sports Consensus

MLB Brewers -125

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The Spot Player

MLB Giants +135

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Profit On Sports

MLB Mets -105

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National Sports Service

MLB Angels under 8.5

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Monster Sports Picks

MLB Mets over 8

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Insider Sports Report

MLB Royals -115

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Primetime Sports Picks

MLB Astros -125

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Top Rank Sports Picks

MLB Cubs -110

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Cole Faxon Jul 25 '18, 3:35 PM in 19m
WNBA | Sky vs Mercury
Play on: UNDER 172½ -107

FREE PLAY on Sky/Mercury under 172½ -107

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Mike Wynn
Free Play: Free Cleveland w/Bauer -170 Over Pittsburgh

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Free Selection from Jim Feist Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Wednesday, July 25, 2018

7/25 09:35 AM PT / 12:35 PM ET

MLB (953) LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS (954) PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

Take: (953) LOS ANGELES DODGERS

Reason: Your free play for Wednesday, July 25, 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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Jeff Allen Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection is on the Milwaukee Brewers

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Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR WEDNESDAY: Take KANSAS CITY (Duffy) -120 over Detroit

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Totals4U

Wednesday's Free Selection: Oakland/Texas over 12

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John Anthony Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection: Boston Red Sox - 175

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Atlantic Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Toronto - 115

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#1 Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection: Boston Red Sox - 170

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Easy Money Sports

Lee's Free Wednesday Selection Is

Colorado w/Gray +108

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Nevada Sharpshooter

Your free winner for Wednesday: Take PITTSBURGH/CLEVELAND OVER the total of 8½ runs

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Huddle Up Sports

Free Play: Philadelphia Arrieta +125

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Hawkeye Sports

Wednesday's Free Pick: Seattle Mariners

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Golden Dragon Sports

Free Pick Kansas City Duffy -110

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Arthur Ralph Sports

FREE play: WED Pirates w/ Tallion +155

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Teyas Sports

FREE PICK 7/25 MILWAUKEE-130

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Platinum Plays

Free Pick the Colorado Rockies w/Gray +115 over Houston

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The Vegas Steam Line

Your free winner for Wednesday: Take PHILADELPHIA (Arrieta) +115 over LA Dodgers

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High Stakes Syndicate

Free Selection for Wednesday: Boston Red Sox - 170

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Sharp Bettor

SharpBettor FREE Play for Wednesday, July 25, 2018



07/25 09:35 AM MLB (955) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS (J FLAHERTY - R) VS (956) CINCINNATI REDS (S ROMANO - R)

Take : Cardinals

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Roz Wins

Roz's Wednesday July 25, 2018, Free Pick

07/25 11:15 AM MLB (963) DETROIT TIGERS (M BOYD - L) VS (964) KANSAS CITY ROYALS (D DUFFY - L)

Take : Royals

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The Last Call

Wednesday's Free Play: LA Angels - 213

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Tommy King Wins

MLB LOS ANGELES DODGERS ‑135

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Tys Terrific Tips

MLB NEW YORK YANKEES ‑135

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Top Dog LB

MLB PITTSBURGH PIRATES +175

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DONNY ACTION

MLB TORONTO BLUE JAYS ‑110

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Odds & News

MLB HOUSTON ASTROS/COLORADO ROCKIES u10

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DeadZone

MLB ST. LOUIS CARDINALS ‑135

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Ace / V.I.P.

MLB WASHINGTON NATIONALS +115

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Guaranteed Cappers

MLB CHICAGO CUBS ‑115

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Top Shelf Sports Pick

MLB BOSTON RED SOX ‑175

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Pure Lock

MLB CHICAGO CUBS ‑115

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Sports Watch Monitor

MLB HOUSTON ASTROS ‑120

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Sal Michaels Jul 25 '18, 7:05 PM in 3h
MLB | Red Sox vs Orioles
Play on: Orioles +170 at MyBookie

Free Play on Orioles +170

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Info Plays Jul 25 '18, 3:35 PM in 19m
WNBA | Sky vs Mercury
Play on: Sky +185 at 5Dimes

1* Free Play on Sky +185

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Jack Jones Jul 25 '18, 8:40 PM in 5h
MLB | Astros vs Rockies
Play on: Astros -118 at 5Dimes

Jack’s Free Pick Wednesday: Houston Astros -118
The Houston Astros are showing great value as small road favorites over the Colorado Rockies tonight. They should be bigger favorites based on the fact that they have a huge advantage on the mound in this one.
Charlie Morton has found his groove in Houston. He is 11-2 with a 2.96 ERA and 1.148 WHIP in 19 starts this season with 146 K’s in 112 1/3 innings. The Astros have done an amazing job of developing their starters as I’d put their rotation up against any in baseball.
Jon Gray is 8-7 with a 5.35 ERA and 1.440 WHIP in 18 starts for the Rockies this year. I’m surprised he is getting as much respect from oddsmakers as he is given those poor numbers in a large sample size this year.
Colorado is 1-12 in its last 13 home games vs. AL teams that allow 3.9 or fewer runs per game. Houston is 34-13 as a road favorite of -110 or higher this season, winning by 2.8 runs per game in this spot. The Astros are 7-0 in the last seven meetings. Bet the Astros Wednesday.

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Doug Upstone Jul 25 '18, 7:05 PM in 3h
MLB | Red Sox vs Orioles
Play on: Red Sox -167 at betonline

On Hump Day, Play Against AL home underdogs with a money line of +125 or more like BALTIMORE hitting .265 or less, against a team with a bullpen ERA of 3.75 or lower, with a starting pitcher whose ERA is 7.50 or higher over his last three starts. In the last five years, teams like the Orioles are 10-49.

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Dave Price Jul 25 '18, 10:05 PM in 6h
MLB | White Sox vs Angels
Play on: Angels -1½ -105 at 5Dimes

Dave’s Wednesday Free Play:
1* on Los Angeles Angels -1.5 (-105)
The Key: The Los Angeles Angels will be hungry for a victory Wednesday after losing the first two games of this series to the awful Chicago White Sox. They should bounce back with a blowout victory today thanks to their edge on the rubber. Tyler Skaggs takes the ball for the Angels. Skaggs is 7-6 with a 2.68 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 18 starts this year. James Shields is 4-10 with a 4.22 ERA in 21 starts for the White Sox, including 1-5 with a 5.36 ERA in 8 road starts. Shields is 9-40 in his last 49 starts as an underdog of +150 or more, and his teams are losing by 2.7 RPG in this spot. Shields is 1-15 on the road against a team that slugs .410 or less over the last 3 seasons, and his teams are losing by 3.5 RPG in this spot. The White Sox are 5-21 in Shields’ last 26 road starts overall. Take Los Angeles on the Run Line.

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Frank Sawyer Jul 25 '18, 4:10 PM in 54m
MLB | SFO vs SEA
Play on: UNDER 8½ +100

Take Under the Total in the game between the San Francisco Giants and the Seattle Mariners listing both starting pitchers Derek Holland and Mike Leake. San Francisco (52-50) won the opening game of this series yesterday with their 4-3 victory last night. The Under is then 6-0-1 in the Giants’ last 7 games after a loss. San Francisco has also played 6 of their last 7 games Under the Total on the road. Seattle (60-41) has played 8 of their last 11 games Under the Total after a loss. The Mariners have also seen the Under go 5-2-1 in their last 8 games at home. Take the Under. Best of luck — Frank.

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Ross Benjamin Jul 25 '18, 4:10 PM in 54m
MLB | Giants vs Mariners
Play on: Giants +132 at BetPhoenix

MLB free picks are 21-10 L31. MLB paid picks are 55-38 (59%) since 4/21/2018!
San Francisco (Holland) @ Seattle (Leake) 4:10 PM ET
Game# 975-976
Play On: San Francisco +132
Seattle’s Mike Leake has compiled an awful 2.21 WHIP throughout his last 3 starts and is quite fortunate to only have 5.79 ERA during that period. Seattle is 44-25 this season when facing right-handed starting pitchers and $100 bettors profited $1970 in those precise scenarios. However, the Mariners will be facing a lefty today, and they’ve gone just 16-16 this year when facing southpaws and lost $100 bettors $510 in those 32 games. The Mariners bats have been silent of late and they’ve gathered a poor .607 team OPS thru their past 7 games.
Derek Holland has exhibited good form over his last 6 starts and that’s proven by a stellar 2.78 ERA during that span. The Giants bullpen has been solid over their last 7 games while collecting a shiny 2.30 ERA. Bet the Giants on the money line for my Wednesday 7/25 MLB free pick of the day.

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John Martin Jul 25 '18, 4:10 PM in 54m
MLB | Giants vs Mariners
Play on: Mariners -135 at betonline

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Seattle Mariners -135
The Seattle Mariners should get back in the win column after a tough loss to the Giants yesterday. I like what I’ve seen from Seattle starter Mike Leake this season. He is 8-6 with a 4.22 ERA in 20 starts. Leake has allowed 2 runs or fewer in six of his last nine starts against the Giants. Derek Holland has allowed 4 earned runs or more in five of his last eight starts against the Mariners. He is 3-4 with a 5.44 ERA in those eight starts while allowing 29 earned runs in 48 innings. Holland is 3-5 with a 4.18 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 10 road starts this year. The Giants are 42-89 in their last 131 road games vs. a team with a winning record. The Mariners are 24-9 in their last 33 home games. Give me the Mariners.

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Larry Ness Jul 25 '18, 4:05 PM in 49m
MLB | Twins vs Blue Jays
Play on: Blue Jays -108 at 5Dimes

My free play is on the Tor Blue Jays at 7:05 ET. The 46-53 Minnesota Twins (46-53) hope to cap a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays (46-54) at Rogers Centre on Wednesday, after 8-3 (Mon) and 5-3 (Tue) wins the last two days. Minnesota has answered a three-game slide with back-to-back victories, as Eduardo Escobar belted a three-run HR in Tuesday's 5-0 romp to improve to 4-for-7 with three extra-base hits and five RBI in the series. Meanwhile Toronto has managed just three runs in consecutive losses, after erupting for 17 in a three-game sweep of sad-sack Baltimore.
Ervin Santana went 16-8 with a 3.28 ERA for the Twins in 2017, after winning winning just seven games in both 2015 and 2016 for Minnesota. The 35-year-old vet returns from a lengthy absence due to surgery to remove calcium deposits from his right middle finger in February. He will be activated off the disabled list to make his season 2018 debut and make his 20th career start against Toronto (he is 6-7 with a 3.84 ERA in his career against the Blue Jays). Santana is expected to give Minnesota a jolt after allowing one run over six innings in a rehab start on Friday, dropping his ERA to 3.72 in seven starts at three levels in the minors.
Toronto's Sam Gaviglio (2-3, 4.59 ERA) will oppose Santana. He saw his winless skid reach 10 outings on Friday, after allowing four runs on seven hits over a career-high 7 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Orioles. Gaviglio served up two HRs vs Baltimore and has now allowed 12 'big flys' in his last 11 outings. In two career starts against the Twins, both coming season, he is 1-0 with a 4.35 ERA (team went 1-1).
This marks the final meeting of the season between the teams (the Twins lead 3-2) and while Gaviglio will be looking for his first win since May 25 (he is 0-3 with a 5.33 ERA in 10 starts since / team is 5-5), I will favor the Jays in this one. Santana is returning after having a calcium deposit removed from his right middle finger on Feb 6 and his velocity might be a concern. His fastball was usually timed at 89-90 mph during his seven rehabilitation appearances. "It was a lot of ups and downs, but the good thing is I kept my mind positive," Santana said. "It's crazy. But at the same time, it was a surgery. You can't predict when you're coming back because you didn't know how the finger was going to react and all that." No sweep here. Take Toronto.
Good luck...Larry

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Steve Janus Jul 25 '18, 4:05 PM in 49m
MLB | Twins vs Blue Jays
Play on: Twins +107 at BMaker

1* Free Sharp Play on Twins +107
My money is on Minnesota to cash in another win over the Blue Jays and secure a series sweep. The Twins won the series opener 8-3 on Monday and followed that up with a 5-0 win on Tuesday. Minnesota is now an impressive 12-2 in their last 14 against the AL East. They are also 8-3 in their last 11 after scoring 5 or more runs and 7-3 in their last 10 off a win. Twins will send out Ervin Santana for his first start of 2018 and I like his chances of pitching well given the Blue Jays recent struggles at the plate. Santana posted a strong 3.28 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 33 starts last year. As for Toronto, they will turn to Sam Gaviglio, who has really struggled of late, posting a 7.81 ERA and 1.500 WHIP in his last 3 starts. Bet the Twins +107!

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Art Aronson Jul 27 '18, 8:30 PM in 2d
CFL | Toronto vs Winnipeg
Play on: Winnipeg -11 -105 at YouWager

This is a 1* Free Play on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Winnipeg smashed Toronto 38-20 last weekend and we think an even bigger blowout is in the cards this week. After suffering a horrible second half collapse in BC the week before, Matt Nichols and the Blue Bombers were firing on all cylinders against the defending champs last week. Argos’ backup QB James Franklin struggled for the most part against Winnipeg’s aggressive defensive attack and clearly it’s not going to get any easier tonight in this hostile environment. There are no easy answers for Toronto, which has dealt with chemistry issues from the “get go” this season. Note that the BOMBERS are 7-2 ATS in their last nine after scoring 36 or more points in their previous outing. Consider the home side in this one.
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MIT Simulator
Wed MLB Free Pick

Pittsburgh vs. Cleveland, 07/25/2018 13:10 EDT

Total: -110/+8½ Under

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MIT Simulator Wednesday MLB Free Pick: UNDER 8.5 in Cleveland - The Pirates have certainly been the hottest team in baseball of late and have been red hot at the plate too. However, a pitchers' duel appears likely in this afternoon match-up Wednesday. The Indians Bauer is 4-1 with a 2.23 ERA in his 10 home starts this season. Cleveland O/U is 2-8 in Bauer's last 10 starts. The Pirates Taillon has allowed 3 earned runs or less in 10 straight starts and 17 of his 20 starts on the season. Indians O/U is 4-10 in Wednesday games this season. Pirates O/U is 8-13-2 in road games with an O/U of 8 or 8.5 runs this season. Considering all of the above it is easy to see why MIT Simulator is forecasting that this one stays UNDER

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Tony Brown

Tonys *5 Mlb free pick

Houston vs. Colorado, 07/25/2018 20:40 EDT

Total: -110/+10 Over

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Fp: Astros top 5 in runs per contest putting up a shade over 5 runs per game ! Rockies not far behind at #7 over all putting up a shade under 5 runs per ! In this park with these two teams I expect the scoring to come early and often making the over my mlb free pick !