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GAME: Atlanta Braves (70-84) at New York Mets (66-89)
DATE/TIME: Monday, September 25 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Braves at Mets (Game 2)

Gracenote
Sep 24, 2017

The Atlanta Braves open the final week of the season with a doubleheader Monday at the New York Mets, and two games in one day suits Ender Inciarte just fine. The Braves center fielder, who is three hits away from becoming the first Atlanta player in 21 years to reach 200 in a season, collected eight hits in a doubleheader Aug. 30 at Philadelphia and followed up with five in a twinbill Sept. 6 against Texas.

Despite Inciarte’s strong season the Braves are going to finish below .500 for the fourth consecutive year, but Atlanta (70-84) won three of its past four games and has already surpassed last season’s win total of 68. The Mets have also struggled in 2017, dropping 10 of their past 13 contests, and enter the week a season-worst 23 games under .500. Rookie shortstop Amed Rosario is hitting .341 with eight runs scored in 13 games during September, after going 2-for-4 in New York’s 3-2 loss to Washington on Sunday. The Mets lead the season series 9-6 and have won five of the past six meetings.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN Southeast (Atlanta), SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves LH Max Fried (1-0, 4.41 ERA) vs. Mets RH Seth Lugo (6-5, 5.03)

Fried made four relief appearances in August after being summoned to the majors for the first time, and will make his third start in four appearances this month. The 23-year-old beat the Chicago Cubs for his first major-league victory Sept. 3, and in two starts has allowed four earned runs on 10 hits in 8 2/3 innings. Fried pitched one inning of relief against the Mets on Sept. 16, striking out two of the three hitters he faced.

Lugo won three of his first four starts this season but has struggled since, and in his past eight starts is 1-3 with a 6.28 ERA in 38 2/3 innings. The 27-year-old got a no-decision while allowing one run on four hits over five innings Tuesday against Miami - five days after surrendering seven earned runs across three innings in a loss to the Cubs. Lugo started his season with a 2-1 victory over the Braves on June 11, giving up only one run on six hits with six strikeouts in seven innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. New York OF Brandon Nimmo hit a first-inning homer Sunday, giving the Mets their franchise-record tying 218th longball this season.

2. Braves 1B Freddie Freeman, who missed Saturday’s game with an illness, went 1-for-4 in his return to the lineup Sunday.

3. Mets INF Asdrubal Cabrera is hitting .379 in September with 11 extra-base hits (eight doubles, three homers) and 11 RBIs in 66 at-bats.

PREDICTION: Mets 4, Braves 2

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Trends - Atlanta at NY Mets

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Atlanta

Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 second games of a double-header. Braves are 9-21 in their last 30 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Braves are 5-12 in their last 17 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series. Braves are 2-7 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Braves are 0-7 in their last 7 Monday games.

NY Mets

Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series. Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 2-6 in their last 8 Monday games. Mets are 3-13 in their last 16 games vs. a left-handed starter. Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League East. Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 overall. Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass. Mets are 1-8 in their last 9 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Mets are 4-0 in Lugos last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 11-2 in Lugos last 13 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 7-2 in Lugos last 9 home starts. Mets are 1-4 in Lugos last 5 starts. Mets are 1-4 in Lugos last 5 starts on grass. Mets are 0-6 in Lugos last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

OU Trends

Atlanta

Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 overall. Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 on grass. Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 vs. National League East. Under is 6-0 in Braves last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 20-6-2 in Braves last 28 Monday games. Under is 8-3 in Braves last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 18-7-3 in Braves last 28 second games of a double-header. Under is 5-2 in Braves last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 16-7 in Braves last 23 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 33-16-2 in Braves last 51 vs. a team with a losing record.

NY Mets

Under is 6-2 in Mets last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 20-8-1 in Mets last 29 second games of a double-header. Over is 5-2-1 in Mets last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 18-8 in Mets last 26 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 10-2 in Lugos last 12 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 4-1-1 in Lugos last 6 starts vs. National League East. Over is 6-2-1 in Lugos last 9 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 10-4-1 in Lugos last 15 starts on grass. Over is 10-4-1 in Lugos last 15 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings. Braves are 9-2 in the last 11 meetings in New York. Braves are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.

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GAME: Chicago Cubs (87-68) at St. Louis Cardinals (81-74)
DATE/TIME: Monday, September 25 - 8:15 PM EST
WHERE: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Cubs at Cardinals

Gracenote
Sep 24, 2017

The Chicago Cubs effectively knocked one rival out of the National League Central race over the weekend, and they can officially eliminate another as early as Monday. The Cubs’ magic number to clinch the division crown is two heading into a four-game road series against the St. Louis Cardinals.


The Cubs lead second-place Milwaukee by 5 1/2 games and can go six up with six to play with a win Monday, as the Brewers are idle. The Cardinals are six back in the division and fighting to remain in the NL wild-card race, trailing Colorado by 2 1/2 games for the final playoff spot. St. Louis lost the final two contests of its three-game series at Pittsburgh over the weekend, while the Cubs took three of four from Milwaukee and have won 10 of their last 12. Chicago leads the season series 11-4.
TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, MLB Network, CSN Chicago, FSN Midwest (St. Louis)


PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jon Lester (11-8, 4.56 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Luke Weaver (7-1, 2.05)
Lester had won three straight starts before he was tagged for seven runs over 4 1/3 innings of a loss at Tampa Bay on Wednesday. The 33-year-old has been inconsistent since the All-Star break with seven quality starts in 11 outings but a couple of clunkers mixed in. Lester is 4-4 with a 2.36 ERA in 13 career starts against the Cardinals, including a 1-1 mark and 3.28 ERA in four meetings this season.
Weaver has been lights-out of late, winning his last seven starts with a scoreless relief appearance sprinkled in. The 24-year-old is 7-0 with a 1.61 ERA since his only loss of the season and has 58 strikeouts to go along with eight walks in 44 2/3 innings over that span. Weaver faced the Cubs in his big-league debut last season and gave up two runs over four innings in a no-decision.


WALK-OFFS
1. The Cubs are 41-28 against NL Central opponents.
2. St. Louis C Yadier Molina is 12-for-32 with three doubles and a homer against Lester, but the rest of the Cardinals’ roster is a combined 29-for-159 against the southpaw.
3. Chicago 3B Kris Bryant has reached base in 11 straight games and is batting .329 with 22 doubles, two triples, 10 homers, and 31 RBIs in 69 road games.


PREDICTION: Cubs 4, Cardinals 3

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Trends - Chi. Cubs at St. Louis

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Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series. Cubs are 9-1 in their last 10 games on grass. Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. National League Central. Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 10-2 in their last 12 overall. Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 21-6 in their last 27 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 7-2 in their last 9 games following a win. Cubs are 16-5 in their last 21 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 6-2 in their last 8 road games. Cubs are 37-15 in their last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 12-5 in their last 17 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 37-17 in their last 54 Monday games. Cubs are 10-1 in Lesters last 11 Monday starts. Cubs are 4-1 in Lesters last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Cubs are 4-1 in Lesters last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 13-4 in Lesters last 17 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 6-2 in Lesters last 8 road starts. Cubs are 19-7 in Lesters last 26 starts during game 1 of a series. Cubs are 39-18 in Lesters last 57 starts on grass. Cubs are 39-19 in Lesters last 58 starts. Cubs are 2-7 in Lesters last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

St. Louis

Cardinals are 9-1 in their last 10 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Cardinals are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series. Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 home games. Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Cardinals are 11-3 in their last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Cardinals are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cardinals are 9-3 in their last 12 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cardinals are 7-3 in their last 10 games following a loss. Cardinals are 37-18 in their last 55 Monday games. Cardinals are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Cardinals are 5-0 in Weavers last 5 starts vs. National League Central. Cardinals are 7-0 in Weavers last 7 starts. Cardinals are 7-0 in Weavers last 7 starts on grass. Cardinals are 5-0 in Weavers last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cardinals are 4-0 in Weavers last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

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Chi. Cubs

Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 overall. Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 6-0 in Cubs last 6 on grass. Under is 6-0 in Cubs last 6 vs. National League Central. Under is 6-0 in Cubs last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 6-0 in Cubs last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 games following a win. Under is 8-2-2 in Cubs last 12 Monday games. Under is 19-6-1 in Cubs last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 18-7-1 in Cubs last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 39-19-3 in Cubs last 61 road games. Under is 5-0 in Lesters last 5 Monday starts. Over is 4-0 in Lesters last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 4-0 in Lesters last 4 starts on grass. Over is 4-0 in Lesters last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Lesters last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Lesters last 5 starts overall. Over is 7-2 in Lesters last 9 starts vs. National League Central. Under is 8-3-1 in Lesters last 12 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 5-2 in Lesters last 7 road starts. Under is 12-5 in Lesters last 17 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Lesters last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

St. Louis

Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Cardinals last 7 home games. Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 games following a loss. Over is 4-1-1 in Cardinals last 6 Monday games. Over is 6-2-1 in Cardinals last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 8-3 in Cardinals last 11 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 10-4 in Cardinals last 14 during game 1 of a series. Over is 17-8-1 in Cardinals last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 5-0-1 in Weavers last 6 home starts. Over is 3-1-1 in Weavers last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 3-1-1 in Weavers last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Weavers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Cubs are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings. Under is 8-1-2 in Lesters last 11 starts vs. Cardinals. Under is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings in St. Louis. Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings. Cubs are 5-2 in Lesters last 7 starts vs. Cardinals. Cubs are 1-4 in Lesters last 5 road starts vs. Cardinals.

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GAME: Miami Marlins (73-81) at Colorado Rockies (83-72)
DATE/TIME: Monday, September 25 - 8:40 PM EST
WHERE: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Marlins at Rockies

Gracenote
Sep 25, 2017

The Colorado Rockies provided themselves a little breathing room over the weekend and look to finish the job of securing a National League wild-card spot as they play their final six regular-season games at home, beginning with the opener of a three-game series against the Miami Marlins on Monday. The Rockies took two of their last three at San Diego, including an 8-4 triumph on Sunday, and lead Milwaukee and St. Louis by two and 2 1/2 games, respectively, for the second wild card.

Pat Valaika came off the bench for Colorado to deliver a home run, a double and two RBIs on Sunday in place of All-Star Nolan Arenado, who left the contest with a bruised right hand and told reporters he hopes to be able to play Monday. Tyler Chatwood takes the ball in the series opener against Miami’s Odrisamer Despaigne as Colorado looks to improve upon a 43-32 home record and avenge a three-game sweep at Marlins Park from Aug. 11-13. Miami coughed up a late lead Sunday in a 3-2 loss at Arizona but has won four of its last six contests overall and 13 of the last 17 versus the Rockies. Giancarlo Stanton has belted three of his 57 homers while recording 13 RBIs in the last six games for the Marlins, giving him the highest amount of blasts in a season since Philadelphia's Ryan Howard launched 58 in 2006.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FSN Florida (Miami), AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Odrisamer Despaigne (0-3, 4.37 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Tyler Chatwood (8-13, 4.56)

Despaigne notched his third quality start in six tries last time out against the New York Mets, allowing three runs over six innings in a no-decision. The 30-year-old also held Washington to one run and five hits across a season-high seven frames while taking the loss on Sept. 5. Despaigne, who has posted a 7.71 ERA on the road as opposed to a 2.48 mark at home, recorded a save with one scoreless inning against Colorado on Aug. 13.

Chatwood has given up four runs over 19 2/3 innings and notched a pair of victories since returning to the rotation, but he took the loss last time out at San Francisco. The 27-year-old Californian permitted three runs and five hits across six frames in that outing but owns a 1.77 ERA in September after posting 6.91 and 7.90 marks in the previous two months. Stanton is 2-for-3 with a homer against Chatwood.

WALK-OFFS

1. Miami 1B Justin Bour has gone 14-for-37 with four homers and 14 RBIs over his last nine games to raise his batting average to .297.

2. Colorado RHP Greg Holland needs one save to pass Jose Jimenez (41 in 2002) for the single-season franchise record.

3. Marlins OF Ichiro Suzuki is one hit away from becoming the sixth player in major-league history with at least 50 in a season at age 43 or older.

PREDICTION: Marlins 8, Rockies 6

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Trends - Miami at Colorado

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Miami

Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Marlins are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League West. Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass. Marlins are 9-24 in their last 33 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Marlins are 2-9 in their last 11 vs. a team with a winning record. Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 road games. Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Marlins are 1-7 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series.

Colorado

Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 Monday games. Rockies are 3-8 in their last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Rockies are 1-5 in their last 6 overall. Rockies are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass. Rockies are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Rockies are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Rockies are 2-5 in Chatwoods last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Rockies are 1-4 in Chatwoods last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Rockies are 1-4 in Chatwoods last 5 starts vs. National League East.

OU Trends

Miami

Over is 4-0-2 in Marlins last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 3-0-1 in Marlins last 4 Monday games. Over is 5-0-1 in Marlins last 6 during game 1 of a series. Over is 5-0-1 in Marlins last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 9-1-2 in Marlins last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-1-2 in Marlins last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 11-2-3 in Marlins last 16 overall. Over is 11-2-3 in Marlins last 16 on grass. Over is 12-3-2 in Marlins last 17 road games. Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 21-8-1 in Marlins last 30 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Despaignes last 5 starts on grass. Under is 4-1 in Despaignes last 5 starts overall.

Colorado

Under is 6-0 in Rockies last 6 overall. Under is 6-0 in Rockies last 6 on grass. Under is 3-0-1 in Rockies last 4 Monday games. Under is 13-3-1 in Rockies last 17 during game 1 of a series. Under is 9-3 in Rockies last 12 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 11-4 in Rockies last 15 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 11-4 in Rockies last 15 home games. Under is 22-8-1 in Rockies last 31 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 20-8 in Rockies last 28 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 36-17 in Rockies last 53 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 4-0-1 in Chatwoods last 5 starts vs. National League East. Under is 4-1-1 in Chatwoods last 6 Monday starts. Under is 4-1-2 in Chatwoods last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 4-1 in Chatwoods last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 17-6-3 in Chatwoods last 26 starts with 4 days of rest.

Head to Head

Marlins are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Under is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings.

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GAME: San Francisco Giants (61-94) at Arizona Diamondbacks (89-66)
DATE/TIME: Monday, September 25 - 9:40 PM EST
WHERE: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Giants at Diamondbacks

Gracenote
Sep 25, 2017

One day after clinching their first playoff berth since 2011, the Arizona Diamondbacks don’t plan on relaxing Monday as they begin a three-game series against the visiting San Francisco Giants. Arizona secured home-field advantage in the National League wild-card game with a 3-2 triumph over Miami on Sunday, when J.D. Martinez delivered the winning hit with two outs and the bases loaded in the ninth inning.

Martinez is batting .398 with 14 homers and 29 RBIs in 20 games this month to lead the Diamondbacks, who want to maintain their momentum heading into the postseason. “I think we’ve all been a part of something that we’ve maybe clinched early and got complacent, so I think it's a natural concern of mine," manager Torey Lovullo told reporters. “We have to make sure we’re still playing the type of baseball that we want to play all season long until the end, from start to finish.” Arizona is facing a Giants team that has clinched its first last-place finish since 2007 and needs two victories over the final six games to avoid its first 100-loss season since 1985. Mac Williamson went 3-for-3 with a solo homer in Sunday’s 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers and has re-emerged as a candidate for the team’s left-field job next season.

TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NBCSN Bay Area (San Francisco), FSN Arizona

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Johnny Cueto (7-8, 4.49 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks RH Zack Godley (8-8, 3.20)

Cueto’s season has been marred by injuries and inconsistency, but he turned in a sharp performance against Colorado on Tuesday, allowing two runs and seven hits over 6 2/3 innings. The 31-year-old can opt out of his contract and become a free agent at the end of the season, but he’s expected to return to the Giants. Jake Lamb is 6-for-16 with two home runs against Cueto, who is 10-3 with a 3.40 ERA in 14 career starts versus Arizona.

Godley is looking to bounce back from a shaky outing against San Diego on Tuesday, when he gave up five runs and eight hits over five innings in a 6-2 loss. The 27-year-old had won three of his previous four starts and has recorded at least five strikeouts in each of his last 17 outings. Godley is making his first start against San Francisco since Sept. 9, 2015, when he allowed one run and three hits over five frames in a 2-1 victory.

WALK-OFFS

1. Arizona has won six of its last seven home games against the Giants.

2. Giants 2B Joe Panik missed Sunday’s contest with a sore elbow but could return to the lineup Monday.

3. Arizona INF Chris Owings (broken finger) will not be available for the wild-card game and would be questionable should the team advance to the NL Division Series.

PREDICTION: Giants 6, Diamondbacks 4

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Trends - San Francisco at Arizona

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San Francisco

Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League West. Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass. Giants are 16-36 in their last 52 road games. Giants are 9-21 in their last 30 during game 1 of a series. Giants are 15-37 in their last 52 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Giants are 15-37 in their last 52 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Giants are 4-11 in their last 15 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Giants are 24-66 in their last 90 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Giants are 4-1 in Cuetos last 5 road starts. Giants are 4-1 in Cuetos last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Giants are 4-1 in Cuetos last 5 Monday starts. Giants are 19-7 in Cuetos last 26 starts vs. National League West. Giants are 1-5 in Cuetos last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.

Arizona

Diamondbacks are 13-4 in their last 17 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Diamondbacks are 9-3 in their last 12 Monday games. Diamondbacks are 18-7 in their last 25 vs. National League West. Diamondbacks are 20-8 in their last 28 overall. Diamondbacks are 20-8 in their last 28 games on grass. Diamondbacks are 14-6 in their last 20 during game 1 of a series. Diamondbacks are 23-10 in their last 33 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Diamondbacks are 11-5 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Diamondbacks are 6-1 in Godleys last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Godleys last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Diamondbacks are 7-3 in Godleys last 10 home starts. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Godleys last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Diamondbacks are 1-5 in Godleys last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends

San Francisco

Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 overall. Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 on grass. Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 vs. National League West. Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-1 in Giants last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 8-2 in Giants last 10 during game 1 of a series. Under is 9-3-1 in Giants last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-0-1 in Cuetos last 5 road starts. Over is 6-1 in Cuetos last 7 starts on grass. Over is 6-1 in Cuetos last 7 starts overall. Over is 4-1-1 in Cuetos last 6 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 4-1 in Cuetos last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 12-3-1 in Cuetos last 16 starts vs. National League West. Over is 3-1-1 in Cuetos last 5 Monday starts. Over is 5-2 in Cuetos last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Arizona

Under is 6-2-1 in Diamondbacks last 9 Monday games. Over is 9-3-1 in Diamondbacks last 13 home games. Under is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 vs. National League West. Over is 5-2-1 in Diamondbacks last 8 during game 1 of a series. Under is 7-3-1 in Diamondbacks last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 11-5-1 in Diamondbacks last 17 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-1 in Godleys last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-1 in Godleys last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-1 in Godleys last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 9-3 in Godleys last 12 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 5-2 in Godleys last 7 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 10-4-1 in Godleys last 15 starts on grass. Under is 10-4-1 in Godleys last 15 starts overall. Under is 5-2 in Godleys last 7 starts vs. National League West.

Head to Head

Giants are 4-0 in Cuetos last 4 road starts vs. Diamondbacks. Over is 3-0-1 in Cuetos last 4 starts vs. Diamondbacks. Giants are 4-1 in Cuetos last 5 starts vs. Diamondbacks. Over is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings in Arizona. Giants are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings. Giants are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in Arizona.

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GAME: Houston Astros (95-60) at Texas Rangers (76-79)
DATE/TIME: Monday, September 25 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Astros at Rangers

Gracenote
Sep 25, 2017

The Houston Astros dropped their home finale but still have something to play for entering a regular season-ending seven-game road trip at the Texas Rangers on Monday. A 7-5 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday night capped a 7-2 homestand for the Astros, who fell 2 1/2 games behind Cleveland in the race for the best record in the American League.

Evan Gattis had a pair of RBIs in the loss and doubled once to give Houston a franchise record with 327 two-baggers. Jose Altuve added a pair of hits for the Astros and is two shy of reaching 200 for the fourth straight year. The Rangers are barely alive in the wild-card chase after dropping three straight to Oakland over the weekend, capped by Sunday's 8-1 defeat. Texas enters the series 5 1/2 games out of a playoff spot with seven to play and has gone through the last contests without manager Jeff Banister, who is with his ailing mother.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston), FSN Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Collin McHugh (3-2, 3.44 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Andrew Cashner (10-10, 3.44)

McHugh is 3-0 with a 1.82 ERA over his last five starts, including a no-decision against Texas on Aug. 31 in which he was charged with one unearned run in 4 2/3 innings. The 30-year-old has allowed a home run in just one of his last six outings. He has a 7.64 ERA in four career starts at Globe Life Park in Arlington.

Cashner became a 10-game winner for the first time in four years his last time out, limiting Seattle to three runs in six innings. He was dominant in eight frames at Houston on Aug. 30 but gave up nine runs in 10 innings over two meetings in June. The TCU product has been knocked around by Altuve (8-for-18, one home run), Brian McCann (7-for-19) and Carlos Beltran (6-for-15, one home run).

WALK-OFFS

1. The Rangers scored two runs on 15 hits in losing all three at Oakland.

2. Astros 3B Alex Bregman homered Sunday to snap a 27-game stretch without a long ball.

3. Texas bench coach Steve Buechele has taken over managerial duties with Banister away from the team.

PREDICTION: Astros 5, Rangers 4

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Trends - Houston at Texas

W/L Trends

Houston

Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series. Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. American League West. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 8-2 in their last 10 overall. Astros are 8-2 in their last 10 games on grass. Astros are 10-3 in their last 13 Monday games. Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 40-17 in their last 57 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 39-18 in their last 57 games following a loss. Astros are 35-17 in their last 52 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 76-37 in their last 113 games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 road games. Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Astros are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Astros are 7-1 in McHughs last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 6-1 in McHughs last 7 starts with 5 days of rest. Astros are 31-6 in McHughs last 37 starts vs. American League West. Astros are 4-1 in McHughs last 5 starts. Astros are 7-2 in McHughs last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 13-4 in McHughs last 17 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Astros are 1-4 in McHughs last 5 road starts.

Texas

Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 Monday games. Rangers are 9-2 in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Rangers are 10-3 in their last 13 during game 1 of a series. Rangers are 7-3 in their last 10 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Rangers are 3-8 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter. Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 home games. Rangers are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Rangers are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a loss. Rangers are 5-2 in Cashners last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Rangers are 2-5 in Cashners last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rangers are 1-4 in Cashners last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Rangers are 0-4 in Cashners last 4 home starts.

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Houston

Under is 6-0 in Astros last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 during game 1 of a series. Under is 6-1 in Astros last 7 overall. Under is 6-1 in Astros last 7 on grass. Under is 5-1 in Astros last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 20-6-1 in Astros last 27 Monday games. Over is 18-7-2 in Astros last 27 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 road games. Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 vs. American League West. Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 12-5-2 in Astros last 19 games following a loss. Over is 7-3 in Astros last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 11-5-2 in Astros last 18 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in McHughs last 4 Monday starts. Under is 6-0 in McHughs last 6 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 4-0 in McHughs last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-1 in McHughs last 9 starts overall. Under is 7-1 in McHughs last 8 starts on grass. Under is 6-1 in McHughs last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 5-1 in McHughs last 6 starts vs. American League West. Under is 4-1 in McHughs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in McHughs last 5 road starts. Under is 9-3 in McHughs last 12 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 20-8-1 in McHughs last 29 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 20-8-1 in McHughs last 29 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Texas

Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 overall. Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 on grass. Under is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 games following a loss. Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 vs. American League West. Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 Monday games. Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 8-2-2 in Rangers last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2-1 in Rangers last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 15-6-1 in Rangers last 22 during game 1 of a series. Under is 6-0-1 in Cashners last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Cashners last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 3-0-1 in Cashners last 4 starts vs. American League West. Under is 6-1-1 in Cashners last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-1 in Cashners last 7 home starts. Over is 4-1 in Cashners last 5 starts on grass. Over is 4-1-1 in Cashners last 6 starts overall. Under is 7-2 in Cashners last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 6-2 in Cashners last 8 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 9-4 in Cashners last 13 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings in Texas. Under is 6-2-2 in the last 10 meetings. Astros are 6-2 in McHughs last 8 starts vs. Rangers. Astros are 37-79 in the last 116 meetings. Astros are 14-38 in the last 52 meetings in Texas. Rangers are 1-4 in Cashners last 5 starts vs. Astros.

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GAME: Los Angeles Angels (77-78) at Chicago White Sox (63-92)
DATE/TIME: Monday, September 25 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Angels at White Sox

Gracenote
Sep 25, 2017

The Los Angeles Angels still are clinging to the hope of reaching the postseason, but they have their work cut out for them thanks to their recent skid. One day after ending its six-game losing streak, Los Angeles begins a four-game series against the host Chicago White Sox on Monday.

The Angels' slide dropped them 4 1/2 games behind Minnesota for the second wild-card spot in the American League, a deficit they maintained by outlasting Houston 7-5 on Sunday night. Brandon Phillips and Justin Upton both went deep in the triumph, with the latter increasing his career-best totals to 35 home runs and 108 RBIs. Upton has homered three times in the last two contests for Los Angeles, which has seven games remaining. Chicago looks to damage the Angels' playoff chances after doing it to Kansas City by taking two of three over the weekend. Avisail Garcia homered and drove in three runs in Sunday's 8-1 victory, reaching the 80-RBI mark for the first time in his career.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN West (Los Angeles), CSN Chicago-Plus

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Ricky Nolasco (6-14, 5.06 ERA) vs. White Sox RH James Shields (4-7, 5.40)

Nolasco's winless streak reached six starts on Wednesday as he settled for a no-decision against Cleveland after allowing two runs and five hits over five innings. The 34-year-old Californian has not been victorious since Aug. 16, when he put forth a similar effort at Washington - giving up two runs and five hits in 5 2/3 frames. Nolasco has struggled against Chicago in his career, going 1-4 with a 6.00 ERA in eight starts.

Shields is coming off a loss at Houston on Wednesday in which he yielded three runs on six hits and four walks over 5 2/3 innings. The 35-year-old had one cause for optimism, however, as he kept the ball in the park for the first time in 10 outings. Shields, who also hails from the Golden State, is 6-4 with three complete games, one shutout and a 3.13 ERA in 14 career starts against the Angels.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Angels host Seattle for a three-game series after their set against the White Sox, while Minnesota visits AL Central-champion Cleveland for three contests before hosting Detroit for three to end the season.

2. Chicago 1B Jose Abreu could miss his second straight game due to a bruised left shin that continues to cause him pain.

3. Los Angeles CF Mike Trout is 2-for-9 with a homer lifetime against Shields.

PREDICTION: Angels 9, White Sox 6

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Trends - LA Angels at Chi. White Sox

W/L Trends

LA Angels

Angels are 7-3 in their last 10 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Angels are 7-3 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 road games. Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Angels are 3-10 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series. Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win. Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 1-6 in their last 7 overall. Angels are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Angels are 1-6 in their last 7 games on grass. Angels are 0-6 in their last 6 vs. American League Central. Angels are 4-9 in Nolascos last 13 road starts. Angels are 3-7 in Nolascos last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 6-14 in Nolascos last 20 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 7-19 in Nolascos last 26 starts. Angels are 3-11 in Nolascos last 14 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 1-4 in Nolascos last 5 starts on grass. Angels are 2-9 in Nolascos last 11 starts during game 1 of a series. Angels are 2-9 in Nolascos last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Angels are 1-5 in Nolascos last 6 Monday starts. Angels are 0-6 in Nolascos last 6 starts vs. American League Central. Angels are 0-7 in Nolascos last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games. White Sox are 8-3 in their last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 Monday games. White Sox are 10-22 in their last 32 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 3-12 in their last 15 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 4-1 in Shields' last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. White Sox are 3-7 in Shields' last 10 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. White Sox are 4-12 in Shields' last 16 starts vs. a team with a losing record. White Sox are 3-10 in Shields' last 13 starts during game 1 of a series. White Sox are 3-10 in Shields' last 13 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 1-4 in Shields' last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 3-13 in Shields' last 16 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 1-6 in Shields' last 7 starts vs. American League West.

OU Trends

LA Angels

Under is 5-0 in Angels last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Angels last 5 games following a win. Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Angels last 7 road games. Under is 20-8-1 in Angels last 29 Monday games. Over is 5-2 in Angels last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-3-1 in Angels last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 58-27-5 in Angels last 90 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0-1 in Nolascos last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-0-2 in Nolascos last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-0-2 in Nolascos last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1-2 in Nolascos last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Nolascos last 6 Monday starts. Over is 4-1 in Nolascos last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 13-4-2 in Nolascos last 19 road starts. Under is 9-3-3 in Nolascos last 15 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 7-3-2 in Nolascos last 12 starts on grass. Over is 7-3-2 in Nolascos last 12 starts overall.

Chi. White Sox

Under is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 vs. American League West. Over is 5-1-1 in White Sox last 7 home games. Over is 4-1-1 in White Sox last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 Monday games. Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 games following a win. Over is 4-1-1 in White Sox last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 during game 1 of a series. Over is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 15-7-1 in White Sox last 23 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Shields' last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 4-1 in Shields' last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Shields' last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Shields' last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2 in Shields' last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 5-2 in Shields' last 7 starts vs. American League West. Over is 5-2 in Shields' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Shields' last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Shields' last 10 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Chicago. Angels are 7-0 in the last 7 meetings. Under is 7-2-1 in the last 10 meetings. Angels are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings in Chicago.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Ajax Downs

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 5 - Maiden - 400y on the Dirt. Purse: $14400 Class Rating: 60

QUARTER HORSE 400Y, FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS.


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# 4 FAMOUS MISCHIEF 8/1

# 8 EYE GOT YER BACK 3/1

# 2 DASH TO MIAMI 7/1

I give my vote to FAMOUS MISCHIEF in this race especially at a long price. Lately Watson has provided risk takers with a decent winning percentage with horses moving in short races. Must be carefully examined for this event if only for the solid speed figure recorded in the last outing. Must be given a shot given the class of races run recently. EYE GOT YER BACK - Overall the speed figs of this horse look respectable in this contest. Looks very good against this group and will almost certainly be one of the early speedsters. DASH TO MIAMI - Change in Lasix (on Lasix) may be the difference to a turnaround. Peltier has him trained very well to break quickly out of the gate.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Louisiana Downs

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Race 3 - Maiden Special Weight - 5.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $18000 Class Rating: 60

FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS.


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# 2 MISTER ANDER 5/1

# 4 SINGING DEACON 5/2

# 5 VALID ARGUMENT 7/2

MISTER ANDER appears to be the wager in here. Smith will probably be able to get this colt to break out early in this event. Have to look at solely on class, with some of the most competitive class figures of this field. SINGING DEACON - Exhibits the look of a money-making play, averaging a solid 50 speed rating which is one of the best in this field. Make a note that this entrant runs with second time Lasix today. VALID ARGUMENT - Ought to be considered as he drops to compete against this less demanding field of horses. The average class fig of 50 makes this horse difficult to beat.

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

Mountaineer Park - Race 3

$1 Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5) $2 Trifecta $2 Exacta $1 Trifecta Box $1 Exacta Box ($.50) Superfecta


Maiden Special • 1 Mile 70 yards • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 57 • Purse: $14,100 • Post: 7:44P
FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. (IF NECESSARY WILL BE RUN SAME DISTANCE MAIN TRACK.).
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Race Type: Dominant Stalker. SHACK AMORE is the Dominant Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * SHACK AMORE: Horse had a bullet workout within the last seven days. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. GOLDHUNT: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surfac e.
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