Tuesday 9-26-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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GAME: Los Angeles Angels (77-79) at Chicago White Sox (64-92)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 26 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Angels at White Sox

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Sep 26, 2017

The Los Angeles Angels are moving closer to elimination in the playoff race but will try to notch a much-needed victory on Tuesday, when they visit the Chicago White Sox for the second contest of their four-game series. The Angels are five games behind Minnesota for the American League's second wild-card spot with six games to play.

Los Angeles fell for the seventh time in eight games when it suffered a 4-2 defeat on Monday. Mike Trout belted his 30th homer of the campaign but was unable to prevent his club from losing more ground to the Twins. Chicago has won 10 of its last 16 games, and Monday's victory halted a seven-game skid against the Angels. Slugger Jose Abreu (shin) has missed back-to-back contests, but the club is hopeful he can return to the lineup on Tuesday.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Parker Bridwell (8-3, 3.86 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Chris Volstad (1-0, 1.08)

Bridwell lost to Cleveland in his last turn as he gave up four runs and five hits over 5 1/3 innings. The 26-year-old has just one victory over his last seven outings despite allowing fewer than three runs on four occasions during that stretch. Bridwell is making his first career start against the White Sox but is 4-0 with a 3.20 ERA in eight turns on the road, with the Angels winning all eight of the outings.

Volstad is filling in for Carson Fulmer, who is being pushed back to Saturday due to a blister on his right index finger. The 31-year-old, who is making his first major-league start since 2012 while with the Chicago Cubs, recorded the victory with 4 1/3 innings of relief on Thursday against Houston after replacing the injured Fulmer. This is Volstad's fifth appearance with the White Sox after going 3-10 with a 5.57 ERA in 27 appearances (18 starts) at Triple-A Charlotte.

WALK-OFFS

1. White Sox 2B Yoan Moncada (shin) missed Monday's contest in the midst of a power stretch during which he has hit five homers in 15 games.

2. Los Angeles DH Albert Pujols is just 7-for-46 with two homers and four RBIs over his last 13 contests.

3. Chicago SS Tim Anderson was hitless in four at-bats in the opener, ending his career-high 15-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Angels 6, White Sox 5

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Trends - LA Angels at Chi. White Sox

W/L Trends

LA Angels

Angels are 11-3 in their last 14 during game 2 of a series. Angels are 18-7 in their last 25 Tuesday games. Angels are 25-52 in their last 77 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Angels are 2-6 in their last 8 road games. Angels are 5-16 in their last 21 vs. American League Central. Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Angels are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss. Angels are 1-7 in their last 8 overall. Angels are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Angels are 1-7 in their last 8 games on grass. Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Angels are 8-0 in Bridwells last 8 road starts. Angels are 6-0 in Bridwells last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Angels are 15-3 in Bridwells last 18 starts. Angels are 14-3 in Bridwells last 17 starts on grass. Angels are 6-2 in Bridwells last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Angels are 6-2 in Bridwells last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record. White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 home games. White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass. White Sox are 4-10 in their last 14 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 6-20 in their last 26 during game 2 of a series. White Sox are 1-10 in their last 11 Tuesday games.

OU Trends

LA Angels

Under is 5-1 in Angels last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 road games. Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 Tuesday games. Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-2-1 in Angels last 10 during game 2 of a series. Under is 5-2 in Angels last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 15-7-1 in Angels last 23 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 4-0 in Bridwells last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 7-1 in Bridwells last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Bridwells last 7 road starts. Under is 10-2-1 in Bridwells last 13 starts on grass. Under is 12-3-1 in Bridwells last 16 starts overall. Under is 6-2 in Bridwells last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.

Chi. White Sox

Under is 5-0 in White Sox last 5 vs. American League West. Over is 9-2-2 in White Sox last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 overall. Under is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 on grass. Over is 5-2-1 in White Sox last 8 home games. Under is 9-4-1 in White Sox last 14 home games vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago. Angels are 7-1 in the last 8 meetings. Under is 8-2-1 in the last 11 meetings. Angels are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings in Chicago.

Umpire Trends - Mike Winters

• Home team is 5-0 in Winters' last 5 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 4-0 in Winters' last 4 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
• Under is 13-3-1 in Winters' last 17 Tuesday games behind home plate.
• White Sox are 8-2 in their last 10 Tuesday games with Winters behind home plate.
• Under is 4-1 in Winters' last 5 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
• Angels are 10-3 in their last 13 games with Winters behind home plate.
• Over is 6-2-2 in Winters' last 10 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 12-5 in Winters' last 17 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
• White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 games with Winters behind home plate.

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GAME: Houston Astros (96-60) at Texas Rangers (76-80)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 26 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Astros at Rangers

Gracenote
Sep 26, 2017

The Houston Astros have won nine of 11 to remain hot on the heels of the sizzling Cleveland Indians for the best record in the American League. The AL West champion Astros aim to continue their ascent on Tuesday when they play the second contest of their three-game series versus the host Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington.

Jose Altuve had a single in Monday's 11-2 series-opening romp, moving the diminutive star to within one hit of 200 for the fourth consecutive season. The 27-year-old Altuve, who is bidding to become the first player in major-league history to lead either the AL or NL in hits outright in four straight years, is 6-for-18 in his career versus Tuesday starter Cole Hamels. While Houston resides two games behind Cleveland for top honors in the AL, the Rangers have dropped four in a row to sit six games in back of Minnesota for the second wild-card spot with six to play. Joey Gallo went deep in the series opener, but is just 11-for-58 - albeit with five homers - this season against Houston and 0-for-5 in his career versus Tuesday starter Dallas Keuchel.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (13-5, 2.96 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Cole Hamels (11-4, 3.80)

Keuchel sustained his third loss in five outings on Thursday despite allowing two runs on five hits in six innings of a 3-1 setback versus the Chicago White Sox. The 29-year-old began that stretch with a loss versus Texas on Aug. 30, dropping to 2-1 with a 3.38 ERA against the Rangers this season. Mike Napoli took Keuchel deep in that contest, with the hurler yielding a homer in eight of his last 11 trips to the mound.

Hamels puts his unbeaten home mark on the line Tuesday, with the 33-year-old boasting a 7-0 record and 3.50 ERA in 10 starts this season. One of the wins in that stretch was a dominant performance against Houston on Aug. 11, during which he scattered three hits over seven scoreless innings in Texas' 6-4 triumph. Hamels pitched well in his last outing on Thursday, yielding one run on three hits over eight innings of a 4-2 win at Seattle.

WALK-OFFS

1. Houston INF-OF Marwin Gonzalez, who has multi-hit performances in five of his last nine outings, is 7-for-9 with three RBIs and five runs scored in his last two contests.

2. Rangers 3B-DH Adrian Beltre had two hits in the opener and is 20-for-46 with two homers and 13 RBIs versus the Astros this season.

3. Houston C Evan Gattis had two hits on Monday after going 2-for-21 against Texas previously this season.

PREDICTION: Astros 3, Rangers 2

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Trends - Houston at Texas

W/L Trends

Houston

Astros are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. American League West. Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 9-2 in their last 11 overall. Astros are 9-2 in their last 11 games on grass. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 12-4 in their last 16 games following a win. Astros are 20-7 in their last 27 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series. Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Astros are 41-17 in their last 58 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 18-8 in their last 26 Tuesday games. Astros are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Astros are 4-12 in their last 16 games vs. a left-handed starter. Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Astros are 11-2 in Keuchels last 13 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 10-2 in Keuchels last 12 road starts. Astros are 8-2 in Keuchels last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 11-3 in Keuchels last 14 starts with 4 days of rest. Astros are 19-7 in Keuchels last 26 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 19-7 in Keuchels last 26 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 17-7 in Keuchels last 24 starts. Astros are 36-16 in Keuchels last 52 starts vs. American League West. Astros are 34-16 in Keuchels last 50 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Astros are 57-28 in Keuchels last 85 starts on grass. Astros are 0-4 in Keuchels last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Texas

Rangers are 8-1 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Rangers are 9-3 in their last 12 games vs. a left-handed starter. Rangers are 9-3 in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series. Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rangers are 1-7 in their last 8 games following a loss. Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. American League West. Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 overall. Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass. Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 home games. Rangers are 26-6 in Hamels' last 32 home starts. Rangers are 4-1 in Hamels' last 5 Tuesday starts. Rangers are 16-5 in Hamels' last 21 starts during game 2 of a series. Rangers are 16-5 in Hamels' last 21 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rangers are 31-11 in Hamels' last 42 starts with 4 days of rest. Rangers are 22-8 in Hamels' last 30 starts vs. American League West. Rangers are 46-18 in Hamels' last 64 starts on grass. Rangers are 48-19 in Hamels' last 67 starts. Rangers are 32-13 in Hamels' last 45 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

OU Trends

Houston

Under is 5-1 in Astros last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 5-1 in Astros last 6 games following a win. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 Tuesday games. Under is 6-2 in Astros last 8 overall. Over is 6-2 in Astros last 8 road games. Under is 6-2 in Astros last 8 on grass. Over is 6-2 in Astros last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 19-7-2 in Astros last 28 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1-1 in Keuchels last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1-1 in Keuchels last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 4-1-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2-2 in Keuchels last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 3-1-1 in Keuchels last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 3-1-1 in Keuchels last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 11-4-1 in Keuchels last 16 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 35-17-1 in Keuchels last 53 starts with 4 days of rest.

Texas

Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 on grass. Over is 8-2 in Rangers last 10 Tuesday games. Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 games following a loss. Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 vs. American League West. Over is 7-2-1 in Rangers last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Under is 8-3-2 in Rangers last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Over is 7-3-1 in Rangers last 11 home games. Over is 11-5 in Rangers last 16 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 3-0-1 in Hamels' last 4 Tuesday starts. Under is 3-0-1 in Hamels' last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 3-0-1 in Hamels' last 4 starts on grass. Under is 3-0-1 in Hamels' last 4 starts overall. Under is 3-0-1 in Hamels' last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Hamels' last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-1-1 in Hamels' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 9-2-2 in Hamels' last 13 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 8-2-1 in Hamels' last 11 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-2-1 in Hamels' last 9 starts vs. American League West. Over is 12-5-2 in Hamels' last 19 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 7-3-1 in Hamels' last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 9-4-2 in Hamels' last 15 home starts.

Head to Head

Rangers are 5-0 in Hamels' last 5 starts vs. Astros. Rangers are 4-0 in Hamels' last 4 home starts vs. Astros. Under is 3-0-1 in Hamels' last 4 home starts vs. Astros. Under is 3-0-2 in Keuchels last 5 starts vs. Rangers. Over is 7-2-1 in Keuchels last 10 road starts vs. Rangers. Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Texas. Under is 3-1-1 in Hamels' last 5 starts vs. Astros. Astros are 38-79 in the last 117 meetings. Astros are 15-38 in the last 53 meetings in Texas.

Umpire Trends - Carlos Torres

• Home team is 6-0 in Torres' last 6 Tuesday games behind home plate.
• Under is 9-2 in Torres' last 11 games behind home plate.

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GAME: Detroit Tigers (62-94) at Kansas City Royals (76-80)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 26 - 8:15 PM EST
WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Tigers at Royals

Gracenote
Sep 25, 2017

The Kansas City Royals slipped out of the wild card race over the last week and are staring instead at an uncertain future. The Royals will try to give their fans something to celebrate when they host the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series.

Kansas City had its elimination number reduced to one with an 11-3 loss at the New York Yankees on Monday and is approaching the end of an era with franchise cornerstones Mike Moustakas, Eric Hosmer, Lorenzo Cain and Alcides Escobar all set to reach free agency at the end of the season. "You're definitely aware of the possibility that could happen," Royals manager Ned Yost told reporters of all four players leaving after the season. "These guys have been going so hard this year and they're all beat down. You would really like to just give them a couple days off, but it's hard to do because our fans are going to want to see them." The Tigers (62-94) are headed toward their worst record since the 2003 squad lost 119 games and got more bad news on Monday when it was revealed that slugger Miguel Cabrera is dealing with two herniated discs in his back and could miss the rest of the season. Detroit will try to show some fight and end a seven-game slide when it sends right-hander Anibal Sanchez to the mound on Tuesday opposite Royals lefty Jason Vargas.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers RH Anibal Sanchez (3-5, 6.68 ERA) vs. Royals LH Jason Vargas (17-10, 4.03)

Sanchez is coming on strong at the end of the season and allowed a total of two runs over 12 innings while striking out 19 in his last two turns. The Venezuela native was terrible prior to those last two turns and saw his ERA spike at 7.43 after allowing seven runs on 12 hits across 4 2/3 innings at Toronto on Sept. 10. Sanchez threw just five pitches before leaving a start against the Royals on Sept. 5 with a calf injury and allowed a total of five runs and 10 hits in 3 2/3 innings against Kansas City this season.

Vargas is authoring a similar turnaround and picked up the win in his last three starts while allowing a total of four runs over 16 1/3 innings. The California native was knocked around for a combined 20 runs in 17 2/3 innings during a string of four straight losses that began on Aug. 19. Vargas got the start against Sanchez in that Sept. 5 meeting and was lit up for seven runs on six hits and a walk over two innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tigers 3B Jeimer Candelario (knee) sat out Sunday but is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday.

2. Kansas City C Salvador Perez is 13-for-32 with three homers in his last nine games.

3. Detroit 3B Nick Castellanos hit safely in 20 of his last 21 games.

PREDICTION: Royals 7, Tigers 4

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Trends - Detroit at Kansas City

W/L Trends

Detroit

Tigers are 16-40 in their last 56 games on grass. Tigers are 14-37 in their last 51 overall. Tigers are 3-8 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter. Tigers are 7-19 in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Tigers are 7-20 in their last 27 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 7-21 in their last 28 vs. a team with a losing record. Tigers are 3-10 in their last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 5-17 in their last 22 during game 1 of a series. Tigers are 5-22 in their last 27 vs. American League Central. Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 games following an off day. Tigers are 1-6 in their last 7 Tuesday games. Tigers are 0-5 in their last 5 road games. Tigers are 0-6 in their last 6 games following a loss. Tigers are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Tigers are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Tigers are 4-0 in Sanchezs last 4 Tuesday starts. Tigers are 5-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 6-2 in Sanchezs last 8 starts vs. American League Central. Tigers are 17-8 in Sanchezs last 25 starts with 5 days of rest. Tigers are 2-5 in Sanchezs last 7 starts. Tigers are 2-5 in Sanchezs last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 5-15 in Sanchezs last 20 road starts. Tigers are 6-20 in Sanchezs last 26 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Tigers are 1-4 in Sanchezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Tigers are 0-5 in Sanchezs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Kansas City

Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Royals are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Royals are 2-7 in their last 9 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League Central. Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass. Royals are 0-6 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series. Royals are 8-2 in Vargas' last 10 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 8-2 in Vargas' last 10 starts with 4 days of rest. Royals are 15-4 in Vargas' last 19 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 6-2 in Vargas' last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Royals are 14-5 in Vargas' last 19 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 11-4 in Vargas' last 15 starts during game 1 of a series. Royals are 16-6 in Vargas' last 22 home starts. Royals are 15-7 in Vargas' last 22 starts vs. American League Central. Royals are 27-13 in Vargas' last 40 starts. Royals are 1-4 in Vargas' last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

Detroit

Over is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 on grass. Over is 4-0-1 in Tigers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 games following a loss. Over is 5-0-1 in Tigers last 6 vs. American League Central. Over is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 during game 1 of a series. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1-1 in Tigers last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 15-5-1 in Tigers last 21 overall. Under is 9-3 in Tigers last 12 road games. Over is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 Tuesday games. Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 33-16-2 in Tigers last 51 games following an off day. Over is 14-3-2 in Sanchezs last 19 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 8-2-1 in Sanchezs last 11 starts vs. American League Central. Over is 7-2 in Sanchezs last 9 Tuesday starts. Over is 14-4-3 in Sanchezs last 21 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 13-4-2 in Sanchezs last 19 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Sanchezs last 8 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 18-6-3 in Sanchezs last 27 road starts. Over is 43-17-6 in Sanchezs last 66 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Sanchezs last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 27-11-3 in Sanchezs last 41 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 34-14-4 in Sanchezs last 52 starts overall. Over is 16-7-3 in Sanchezs last 26 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 36-16-4 in Sanchezs last 56 starts on grass.

Kansas City

Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 Tuesday games. Over is 7-3 in Royals last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 7-3 in Royals last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 7-1 in Vargas' last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2 in Vargas' last 7 Tuesday starts. Under is 5-2 in Vargas' last 7 starts overall. Under is 13-6 in Vargas' last 19 home starts. Under is 13-6 in Vargas' last 19 starts vs. American League Central. Under is 15-7 in Vargas' last 22 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Over is 5-1 in Vargas' last 6 starts vs. Tigers. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Kansas City. Tigers are 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 road starts vs. Royals. Tigers are 1-7 in the last 8 meetings. Royals are 0-4 in Vargas' last 4 starts vs. Tigers.

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Race 5 - Claiming - 8.5f on the Turf. Purse: $15120 Class Rating: 85

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 116 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE AUGUST 26 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE JULY 26 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $8,000, IF FOR $7,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS. IF DEEMED INADVISABLE BY


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# 1 CHIEFROLL'NTHUNDER 7/2

# 3 PARTY AT EIGHT 3/1

# 7 HANDSOME COWBOY 5/2

CHIEFROLL'NTHUNDER is my choice. Looks quite good against this group and will almost certainly be one of the leaders. With a very good 86 Equibase speed fig last time out, will surely be a factor in this race. Seems to have a competitive class edge based on the latest company kept. PARTY AT EIGHT - Is difficult not to look at based on Equibase speed figs which have been very strong - 76 avg - of late. Is a key contender - given the 85 speed fig from his most recent race. HANDSOME COWBOY - This horse has a excellent win percent in turf routes. Has to be given consideration here on the basis of the figs in the speed department alone.

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

Finger Lakes - Race 8

EXACTA * TRIFECTA * SUPERFECTA (10 Cent Minimum)


Allowance • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 80 • Purse: $19,200 • Post: 4:19P
FOR FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE AND APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE-BRED REGISTRY FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A STATE BRED RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, OR STARTER. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 26 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE JULY 26 ALLOWED 4 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $15,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES).
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Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. BEAUTIFUL SUCCESS is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * BEAUTIFUL SUCCESS: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figur e at the distance/surface. LUNA RISING: 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. BELLEOFTHEPRAIRIE: Horse has a TrackMast er "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating.
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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Louisiana Downs

Louisiana Downs - Race 7

Daily Double / Exacta / .50 Trifecta / .10 Superfecta / .50 Pick 3 (Races 7-8-9)


Allowance • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 80 • Purse: $19,000 • Post: 5:45P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 26 ALLOWED 3 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $20,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES).
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Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * ROCKETRINGO: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest Tr ackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Presque Isle Downs

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 8 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $13000 Class Rating: 75

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 121 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 26 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 3 DAISY CREEK 9/5

# 2 MINI'S SHOES 2/1

# 5 SECRET MILITAIRE 3/1

I like DAISY CREEK here. This filly is coming back almost immediately to race. The average class figure alone makes this entrant a contender. Has run soundly when racing a dirt sprint race. MINI'S SHOES - Put up a respectable Equibase Speed Figure last time out. SECRET MILITAIRE - Has to be used in the exotic wagers. She has posted very strong figures under today's conditions and will probably fare well versus this group.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Parx Racing - Race #3 - Post: 1:49pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $28,000 Class Rating: 67

Rating: 3

#7 MISS TRICKY DIVA (ML=15/1)
#5 TUFFGIRLSDONTCRY (ML=3/1)
#8 HABIBI (ML=4/1)


MISS TRICKY DIVA - Comparing how the horses in this field have fared under similar conditions, I see this one has the highest speed figure for the dist/surf. May be extremely hard to beat this horse on the turf today. Last time out scored a nice turf figure, the highest of any of these animals. I like the fact that this mare's last speed fig, 74, is tops in this group. TUFFGIRLSDONTCRY - Don't often see a profitable ROI like +93. This jockey/handler pair has done well together over the last year. Last out, this one was in a race at Laurel in a race with a class number of 79. Dropping a significant amount in Equibase class figure this time puts her in a solid position in this field. Ranks uppermost in earnings per start (EPS). A powerful effort in this event can increase that total. Forgive the out of the top three finish on the off track last race out. Without the off-track conditions, has a shot right here. HABIBI - This filly likes to be near the lead. Today's contest is a shorter trip and should promote her chances to win. Ran in the last race against much better company at Suffolk Downs. The move down in class ranks should suit her well.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 SHEZA WILD GIRLEO (ML=9/2), #3 J W GOINGTOTHEBANK (ML=6/1), #2 LION AND THE WOLF (ML=8/1),

SHEZA WILD GIRLEO - Recorded a substandard speed fig last race out in a $30,000 Maiden Claiming race on September 9th. Not probable to see an improved performance off of that rating. J W GOINGTOTHEBANK - Speed figures of 64/49/20 are going downward. This vulnerable equine ran a substandard speed figure last out. She shouldn't improve and will likely get beat in today's race running that number. Doesn't really look inspiring to me after the lack of any type of closing response on Sep 9th. LION AND THE WOLF - Not the best 'fit' in this affair.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #7 MISS TRICKY DIVA to win. Have to have odds of at least 3/1 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [5,7,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [5,7,8] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Zia Park - Race #8 - Post: 3:20pm - Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $15,500 Class Rating: 76

Rating: 3

#6 SCAVENGER HUNT (ML=4/1)
#2 HEAVENLY MISCHIEF (ML=7/2)


SCAVENGER HUNT - This filly likes to be near the lead. Today's race is a shorter trip and should promote her chances of winning. This thoroughbred has increased her speed ratings in each of the last two races. That kind of progress is important to note. HEAVENLY MISCHIEF - She has the top earnings per start. Check out this animal. Can't help but like the second time addition of Lasix by the trainer today. An indication Evans thinks she can win.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 YOU'RE THE REASON (ML=3/1), #9 MARCOMSNIGHTOUT (ML=9/2), #7 SLEEPER (ML=8/1),

YOU'RE THE REASON - This vulnerable equine hasn't been coming close at the finish lately. I don't normally play a probable favorite that hasn't been to the track in the last few weeks. MARCOMSNIGHTOUT - Not easy to play this steed in today's event. Make her show you something in a short distance race before you wager on her in a race of 5 1/2 furlongs. When looking at today's Equibase class figure, she will have to earn a better speed figure than last time out to vie in this dirt sprint. SLEEPER - The finish position of sixth in the last affair shows me that this equine may be going out of form.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #6 SCAVENGER HUNT on the nose if you can get odds of 9/5 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,6]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Mike Wynn

Free Play: MLB Cincinnati/Milwaukee Under 9½ Runs

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Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Tuesday, September 26, 2017

9/26 07:05 PM EST MLB (965) TAMPA BAY RAYS VS (966) NEW YORK YANKEES.

Take: over the total.

Reason: Your free play for Tuesday, September 26, 2017 comes in baseball as Tampa Bay and the NY Yankees. This is a good home run park and a pair of average arms clash. Blake Snell (4.01 ERA) goes for Tampa Bay with a 4.26 ERA on the road. The Over is 7-3-1 in the Rays last 11 road games vs. a left-handed starter. New York is #2 in baseball in runs scored and goes with lefty Jordan Montgomery and the team is on a 7-2 run over the total at home. The Over is 7-1 in the Yankees last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Play Tampa Bay/NY Yankees OVER the total.

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Jeff Allen Sports

Tuesday's Free Selection is on the Orioles/Pirates Under