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GAME: Baltimore Orioles (75-84) at Tampa Bay Rays (76-82)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 29 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Orioles at Rays

Gracenote
Sep 29, 2017

The Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays are limping toward the finish line and simply hope to finish on a positive note when they play a three-game season-ending series in Florida beginning Friday night. The Orioles have dropped 16 of their last 20 to clinch their first losing season since 2011 and enter the last series of the season tied with Toronto in the American League East cellar.

The Rays are two games ahead in third place after riding a seven-run fifth inning to a 9-6 win at Yankee Stadium on Thursday. Corey Dickerson, Wilson Ramos and Trevor Plouffe homered as Tampa Bay snapped a three-game slide and capped off a 3-4 road trip. The first four games of the trip were in Baltimore and the divisional foes split the series to leave the season set at eight wins apiece. The Orioles, who then went to Pittsburgh and were outscored 15-4 in losing two straight, head to Tropicana Field with a 29-49 road mark.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Baltimore), FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles LH Wade Miley (8-14, 5.52 ERA) vs. Rays RH Jake Odorizzi (10-8, 4.26)

Miley will be making his 200th career appearance (196th start) and is looking to match last season's win total. He has failed to do so each of the last four times he's taken the hill, going 0-4 with a 9.92 ERA in September. The 30-year-old owns a 2.87 ERA in five career starts at Tropicana Field, although he gave up five runs in six innings in his last visit to Tampa Bay.

Odorizzi won four of his last five starts and has a chance to match his career high for victories, first accomplished in 2014. The former first-round pick has yielded three earned runs over 22 1/3 innings this month and limited the Orioles to an unearned run and three hits across six innings his last time out. Jonathan Schoop is 10-for-27 with five extra-base hits against Odorizzi, who is 5-4 with a lifetime 4.92 ERA versus Baltimore.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rays 3B Evan Longoria needs one home run to reach 20 for the fifth straight season.

2. Orioles CF Adam Jones (leg) has missed two straight games and SS Tim Beckham (hamstring) has sat out three in a row.

3. Baltimore needs to win two of the three games to take the season series for the fourth straight time.

PREDICTION: Rays 6, Orioles 4

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Trends - Baltimore at Tampa Bay

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Baltimore

Orioles are 20-42 in their last 62 road games. Orioles are 16-36 in their last 52 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Orioles are 7-19 in their last 26 overall. Orioles are 4-11 in their last 15 vs. American League East. Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 games on astroturf. Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Orioles are 3-13 in their last 16 Friday games. Orioles are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Orioles are 1-7 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series. Orioles are 5-2 in Mileys last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Orioles are 1-5 in Mileys last 6 starts vs. American League East. Orioles are 0-4 in Mileys last 4 starts.

Tampa Bay

Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Rays are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. American League East. Rays are 3-7 in their last 10 Friday games. Rays are 2-6 in their last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Rays are 2-8 in their last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter. Rays are 0-6 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series. Rays are 5-1 in Odorizzis last 6 starts. Rays are 4-1 in Odorizzis last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Rays are 5-12 in Odorizzis last 17 starts vs. American League East. Rays are 4-12 in Odorizzis last 16 Friday starts. Rays are 5-16 in Odorizzis last 21 starts during game 1 of a series. Rays are 2-7 in Odorizzis last 9 home starts. Rays are 1-4 in Odorizzis last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Rays are 2-8 in Odorizzis last 10 starts on astroturf. Rays are 2-12 in Odorizzis last 14 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

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Baltimore

Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 games following an off day. Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 on astroturf. Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 road games. Over is 9-2 in Orioles last 11 vs. American League East. Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 8-2 in Orioles last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-3 in Orioles last 10 during game 1 of a series. Under is 4-0-1 in Mileys last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Mileys last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Mileys last 5 road starts. Under is 4-1 in Mileys last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 6-2-1 in Mileys last 9 starts overall. Over is 3-1-1 in Mileys last 5 starts vs. American League East.

Tampa Bay

Over is 4-0 in Rays last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 12-2 in Rays last 14 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 Friday games. Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 during game 1 of a series. Over is 15-5 in Rays last 20 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-2 in Rays last 8 home games. Under is 5-2 in Rays last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 9-4 in Rays last 13 vs. American League East. Under is 19-9 in Rays last 28 on astroturf. Over is 4-0 in Odorizzis last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Odorizzis last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 4-1 in Odorizzis last 5 starts overall. Over is 9-3 in Odorizzis last 12 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 8-3 in Odorizzis last 11 starts on astroturf. Over is 8-3 in Odorizzis last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-3 in Odorizzis last 10 home starts.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in Odorizzis last 5 starts vs. Orioles. Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Tampa Bay. Rays are 5-2 in Odorizzis last 7 home starts vs. Orioles.

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GAME: Houston Astros (98-60) at Boston Red Sox (92-66)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 29 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Astros at Red Sox

Gracenote
Sep 29, 2017

The Houston Astros have been giving the scoreboard operator a workout this week, registering double-digit run performances in each of their last four games. Winners of 12 of their last 14 overall, the Astros look to keep their offense clicking on all cylinders Friday in the second contest of their four-game series versus the host Boston Red Sox.

Houston (99-60) has outscored the opposition 49-9 and recorded 63 hits during its four-game winning streak to keep the heat on Cleveland (100-59) as the clubs bid for the top spot in the American League. Carlos Correa posted his second straight four-hit performance to improve to 15-for-25 with three homers, 13 RBIs and nine runs scored during his last six games overall and 9-for-15 versus Boston this season. The Red Sox have answered a six-game winning streak by losing three of four, but their magic number to capture their second AL East title in as many seasons was reduced to one after the second-place New York Yankees dropped a 9-6 decision to Tampa Bay on Thursday. Xander Bogaerts had an RBI single in a 12-2 rout on Thursday, improving to 11-for-27 with nine runs scored during his seven-game hitting streak.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Charlie Morton (13-7, 3.63 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Doug Fister (5-8, 4.87)

Morton allowed just one run for the second straight outing on Saturday to improve to 8-4 with a 3.33 ERA in 14 starts since being activated from the disabled list. "My sinker was moving pretty good today," the 33-year-old Morton told reporters after scattering four hits over seven innings in a 6-2 triumph versus the Los Angeles Angels. "... I threw some decent changeups, some decent sinkers and fortunately the balls that were put in play found some guys." Morton has flustered Hanley Ramirez (1-for-13) in his career and kept Chris Young (3-for-12) at bay while having limited experience the other members of the Red Sox.

Fister saw his winless stretch extend to three outings on Sunday after allowing three runs over 5 1/3 innings of a no-decision at Cincinnati. The 33-year-old has posted an 0-1 mark while permitting 14 runs on 19 hits in 11 1/3 innings in that stretch. Fister has sputtered at Fenway Park this season, recording a 3-6 mark with a 4.93 ERA.

WALK-OFFS

1. Boston 2B Dustin Pedroia is 3-for-33 during his last nine contests.

2. Houston OF Marwin Gonzalez is 12-for-20 with one homer, eight RBIs and six runs scored during his five-game hitting streak.

3. Red Sox LF Andrew Benintendi went 0-for-4 in the series opener and is 1-for-13 against the Astros this season.

PREDICTION: Astros 6, Red Sox 3

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Trends - Houston at Boston

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Houston

Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 road games. Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series. Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 9-2 in their last 11 Friday games. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 19-7 in their last 26 overall. Astros are 19-7 in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Astros are 19-7 in their last 26 games on grass. Astros are 37-17 in their last 54 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 78-37 in their last 115 games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Astros are 5-1 in Mortons last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 4-1 in Mortons last 5 starts. Astros are 4-1 in Mortons last 5 starts on grass. Astros are 6-2 in Mortons last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.

Boston

Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Red Sox are 13-3 in their last 16 Friday games. Red Sox are 8-2 in their last 10 games on grass. Red Sox are 28-10 in their last 38 games vs. a right-handed starter. Red Sox are 19-7 in their last 26 during game 2 of a series. Red Sox are 28-11 in their last 39 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Red Sox are 35-17 in their last 52 overall. Red Sox are 4-1 in Fisters last 5 starts. Red Sox are 4-1 in Fisters last 5 starts on grass.

OU Trends

Houston

Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 overall. Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 on grass. Under is 5-1 in Astros last 6 Friday games. Over is 8-2 in Astros last 10 road games. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-2 in Astros last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 6-2 in Astros last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 27-10-1 in Astros last 38 vs. American League East. Over is 8-3 in Astros last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 4-0 in Mortons last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 4-1 in Mortons last 5 starts vs. American League East. Over is 5-2 in Mortons last 7 road starts. Over is 5-2-1 in Mortons last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Boston

Under is 9-2-1 in Red Sox last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 8-2 in Red Sox last 10 during game 2 of a series. Under is 18-6 in Red Sox last 24 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Over is 10-4 in Red Sox last 14 Friday games. Under is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 vs. American League West. Under is 39-19-3 in Red Sox last 61 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-0-1 in Fisters last 6 home starts. Under is 5-1 in Fisters last 6 starts on grass. Under is 5-1 in Fisters last 6 starts overall.

Head to Head

Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Boston. Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings. Astros are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings. Astros are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Boston.

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GAME: Oakland Athletics (73-85) at Texas Rangers (76-82)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 29 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Athletics at Rangers

Gracenote
Sep 29, 2017

The Oakland Athletics have run roughshod over their opponents with wins in 16 of their last 21 contests overall, in addition to seven straight against the Texas Rangers. The Athletics aim to improve upon both marks on Friday as the American League West rivals play the second contest of their four-game series in Arlington, Texas.

Rookie Matt Chapman homered among his two hits in Thursday's 4-1 victory to improve to 11-for-24 with six RBIs and as many runs scored versus the Rangers this season. Ryon Healy continued his September to remember with a go-ahead two-run single to highlight his two-hit performance, upping his batting average to .313 this month. While Oakland has aspirations of avoiding yet another last-place finish in the AL West, Texas is looking to put an end of a season-high seven-game skid in which it has been outscored 49-9 in the last five. Willie Calhoun crossed the plate for his team's lone run on Thursday and has three hits and two runs scored in his last two games after going 0-for-12 in his previous seven.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, NBCSN California (Oakland), FSN Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Raul Alcantara (1-1, 6.86 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Martin Perez (12-12, 4.83)

Alcantara turned in his second straight strong start on Saturday as the 24-year-old Dominican scattered two hits over five scoreless innings in a 1-0 victory versus Texas. "The command of the fastball is better," manager Bob Melvin said of Alcantara. "It looks to me like his split and slider are better, and he's pitching with a lot more confidence. It's good to see." Alcantara is making his third straight spot start, this time as a fill-in for fellow right-hander Jharel Cotton, who has been shut down after dealing with right elbow soreness.

Perez has answered seven straight wins with an 0-2 mark and 4.96 ERA in his last three starts, including a five-run effort in an 8-1 loss to Oakland on Sunday. "I think control was a little bit off," Rangers acting manager Steve Buechele said following the 26-year-old Venezuelan's performance. "Four walks. He got some ground balls that snuck their way through, but I think overall today was just one those where he was just a little bit out of rhythm and didn't have the command and crispness he's had in his last few starts." Perez owns a 1-2 mark with a 5.93 ERA in three starts this season versus the Athletics.

WALK-OFFS

1. Oakland LF Khris Davis had two hits in the series opener and 13 overall against Texas this season.

2. Rangers 3B Joey Gallo is 3-for-27 with 18 strikeouts in his last nine contests.

3. Oakland SS Marcus Semien is 0-for-7 on the heels of an eight-game hitting streak

PREDICTION: Athletics 5, Rangers 2

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Trends - Oakland at Texas

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Oakland

Athletics are 4-0 in their last 4 road games. Athletics are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Athletics are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Athletics are 9-2 in their last 11 vs. American League West. Athletics are 8-2 in their last 10 overall. Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games. Athletics are 8-2 in their last 10 games on grass. Athletics are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. a team with a losing record. Athletics are 8-17 in their last 25 games vs. a left-handed starter. Athletics are 44-96 in their last 140 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Athletics are 13-50 in their last 63 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Athletics are 2-5 in Alcantaras last 7 starts vs. American League West.

Texas

Rangers are 38-18 in their last 56 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series. Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Rangers are 0-6 in their last 6 vs. American League West. Rangers are 0-6 in their last 6 overall. Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Rangers are 0-6 in their last 6 games on grass. Rangers are 0-6 in their last 6 home games. Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Rangers are 4-1 in Perezs last 5 home starts. Rangers are 8-2 in Perezs last 10 starts. Rangers are 7-2 in Perezs last 9 starts with 4 days of rest. Rangers are 7-2 in Perezs last 9 starts on grass. Rangers are 6-2 in Perezs last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Rangers are 20-8 in Perezs last 28 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Rangers are 5-2 in Perezs last 7 starts vs. American League West. Rangers are 3-10 in Perezs last 13 Friday starts.

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Oakland

Under is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 6-1 in Athletics last 7 Friday games. Under is 5-1-1 in Athletics last 7 overall. Under is 5-1-1 in Athletics last 7 on grass. Under is 4-1-1 in Athletics last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1-1 in Athletics last 6 vs. American League West. Under is 6-2 in Athletics last 8 road games. Under is 3-1-1 in Athletics last 5 during game 2 of a series.

Texas

Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 home games. Over is 9-3-2 in Rangers last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 15-7-2 in Rangers last 24 Friday games. Under is 5-1 in Perezs last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 11-4 in Perezs last 15 Friday starts. Over is 8-3 in Perezs last 11 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 7-3 in Perezs last 10 home starts.

Head to Head

Athletics are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings. Athletics are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Texas.

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GAME: Detroit Tigers (62-96) at Minnesota Twins (83-76)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 29 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Tigers at Twins

Gracenote
Sep 29, 2017

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson owns an ugly 7.01 ERA in five starts against the Detroit Tigers this season, but he will look to win his seventh consecutive decision when the teams open a three-game series in Motown on Friday night. Gibson looks to keep his unbeaten streak intact when he faces the Tigers for the second time in eight days.

The Twins locked up the second wild card Wednesday night and chose to sit a number of starters in Thursday's 5-2 loss to Cleveland, a scenario that could repeat itself over the weekend. "We want to give some of these guys a little bit of a break, but also keep them sharp. It's a little tricky," Minnesota manager Paul Molitor said. "We'll have further conversations about pitching over the next four days as we might best set ourselves up for a roster on Tuesday." The Tigers can finally exhale after snapping a nine-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over Kansas City -- their fifth win in 26 games this month. Nicholas Castellanos drove in three runs Thursday while registering multiple hits for the 13th time in his last 22 games.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN Detroit, FSN North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers LH Matthew Boyd (6-10, 5.12 ERA) vs. Twins RH Kyle Gibson (12-10, 5.02)

Boyd is finishing on a high note, permitting only two runs over 20 2/3 innings over his last three starts, although he is 1-1 in that span. The 26-year-old did not factor in the decision against Minnesota last time out, giving up two runs (one earned) in 6 2/3 strong innings. Brian Dozier is 11-for-27 with two homers against Boyd, who gave up four runs in 5 2/3 innings versus the Twins on Aug. 13.

Gibson was hammered by Detroit for 12 runs in 6 2/3 innings in a pair of starts in April, but he won his second in a row over the Tigers by giving up three runs on seven hits over seven innings in his last turn. It was his sixth quality start in the past seven outings for the 29-year-old, who is 6-7 with a 5.65 ERA at Target Field. Ian Kinsler is 13-for-40 with a pair of home runs against Gibson.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tigers LF Alex Presley has hit safely in five straight games.

2. Twins RF Max Kepler is 8-for-22 over the past five games.

3. Tigers 3B Jeimer Candelario, batting .354 in September, was held out of Thursday's game with a jammed left wrist.

PREDICTION: Tigers 5, Twins 4

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Trends - Detroit at Minnesota

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Detroit

Tigers are 19-39 in their last 58 road games. Tigers are 17-37 in their last 54 vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 17-38 in their last 55 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Tigers are 15-36 in their last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter. Tigers are 9-23 in their last 32 during game 1 of a series. Tigers are 14-38 in their last 52 games on grass. Tigers are 7-19 in their last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Tigers are 2-6 in their last 8 Friday games. Tigers are 12-39 in their last 51 overall. Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 5-24 in their last 29 vs. American League Central. Tigers are 3-8 in Boyds last 11 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 1-4 in Boyds last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Tigers are 1-5 in Boyds last 6 starts during game 1 of a series. Tigers are 1-6 in Boyds last 7 starts vs. American League Central. Tigers are 1-8 in Boyds last 9 starts. Tigers are 1-8 in Boyds last 9 starts on grass. Tigers are 0-5 in Boyds last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Minnesota

Twins are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Twins are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series. Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Twins are 7-2 in their last 9 Friday games. Twins are 12-4 in their last 16 home games. Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. American League Central. Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 overall. Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass. Twins are 5-0 in Gibsons last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Twins are 5-0 in Gibsons last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Twins are 4-0 in Gibsons last 4 starts vs. American League Central. Twins are 7-0 in Gibsons last 7 starts. Twins are 6-0 in Gibsons last 6 starts on grass. Twins are 4-0 in Gibsons last 4 Friday starts. Twins are 4-1 in Gibsons last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Twins are 36-15 in Gibsons last 51 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends

Detroit

Over is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-1 in Tigers last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-1-1 in Tigers last 8 vs. American League Central. Over is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 during game 1 of a series. Over is 5-1-1 in Tigers last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 8-2-1 in Tigers last 11 overall. Over is 8-2-1 in Tigers last 11 on grass. Under is 10-4 in Tigers last 14 road games. Under is 7-3 in Tigers last 10 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-1 in Boyds last 6 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 9-2-1 in Boyds last 12 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 4-1 in Boyds last 5 Friday starts. Over is 4-1 in Boyds last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 8-2-1 in Boyds last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Boyds last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-2 in Boyds last 8 road starts. Over is 11-4 in Boyds last 15 starts on grass. Over is 11-4 in Boyds last 15 starts overall. Over is 8-3 in Boyds last 11 starts vs. American League Central.

Minnesota

Under is 4-0 in Twins last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 5-1 in Twins last 6 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 home games. Under is 4-1-1 in Twins last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 3-1-1 in Twins last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 8-3-2 in Twins last 13 Friday games. Over is 5-2-1 in Twins last 8 overall. Over is 5-2 in Twins last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 5-2-1 in Twins last 8 on grass. Over is 5-2-1 in Twins last 8 vs. American League Central. Over is 5-1 in Gibsons last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 16-4-1 in Gibsons last 21 Friday starts. Over is 4-1 in Gibsons last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 3-1-1 in Gibsons last 5 starts on grass. Over is 15-5-2 in Gibsons last 22 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-1-1 in Gibsons last 5 starts overall. Over is 18-7-1 in Gibsons last 26 home starts.

Head to Head

Over is 3-0-1 in Gibsons last 4 starts vs. Tigers. Tigers are 4-0 in Boyds last 4 road starts vs. Twins. Over is 3-0-1 in Boyds last 4 starts vs. Twins. Over is 11-1-2 in the last 14 meetings. Over is 5-1 in Gibsons last 6 home starts vs. Tigers. Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Minnesota. Tigers are 7-3 in Boyds last 10 starts vs. Twins. Tigers are 42-20 in the last 62 meetings in Minnesota. Tigers are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings.

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GAME: Cincinnati Reds (67-92) at Chicago Cubs (90-69)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 29 - 2:20 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Reds at Cubs

Gracenote
Sep 29, 2017

The Chicago Cubs don’t need much out of their season-ending three-game series beginning Friday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds. The Cubs only need to stay healthy and get their star players enough action to remain sharp for next week’s National League Division Series.


The Cubs ran out a lineup that included only two regular starters Thursday — a day after clinching the division — but still managed a 2-1 win in 11 innings to take three of four from rival St. Louis. Chicago has won 13 of its last 16 games to clinch a playoff spot for the third straight year. The Reds have lost eight of their last nine as they play out the string despite hot hitting from Scooter Gennett (11-game hitting streak) and Joey Votto (nine-game hitting streak). Cincinnati will finish last in the NL Central for the third straight season.
TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati), CSN Chicago


PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Robert Stephenson (5-6, 4.86 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Jose Quintana (11-11, 4.06)
Stephenson has made a strong case for a spot in next year’s rotation by going 5-2 with a 2.87 ERA over his last seven starts. The 24-year-old recorded his fourth quality start in his last five outings last time out, allowing four runs (two earned) over six innings in a 5-0 loss to Boston. Stephenson is 0-2 with a 6.08 ERA in six appearances (two starts) against the Cubs.
Quintana has gone 7-3 with a 3.50 ERA in 13 starts since being acquired from the White Sox, and he appears poised to be a major contributor in the postseason. The 28-year-old Colombian is coming off his second career shutout – a three-hitter at Milwaukee in which he struck out 10. Quintana faced the Reds for the first time on Aug. 14 at Wrigley Field and earned the win, allowing two runs (one earned) over five innings.


WALK-OFFS
1. The Cubs lead the season series 10-6 and have outscored the Reds 114-89.
2. Votto has reached base in 29 straight games, the longest active streak in the majors and tied for his longest this season.
3. Cincinnati CF Billy Hamilton needs one stolen base to become the first Reds' player with 60 steals in a season since Eric Davis in 1986.


PREDICTION: Cubs 4, Reds 2

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Trends - Cincinnati at Chi. Cubs

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Cincinnati

Reds are 6-2 in their last 8 Friday games. Reds are 21-45 in their last 66 road games. Reds are 45-97 in their last 142 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Reds are 17-43 in their last 60 games vs. a left-handed starter. Reds are 15-44 in their last 59 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Reds are 13-39 in their last 52 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Reds are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League Central. Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series. Reds are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a loss. Reds are 1-8 in their last 9 overall. Reds are 1-8 in their last 9 games on grass. Reds are 1-9 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record. Reds are 4-0 in Stephensons last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Reds are 4-1 in Stephensons last 5 starts vs. National League Central. Reds are 4-1 in Stephensons last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Reds are 6-2 in Stephensons last 8 starts. Reds are 6-2 in Stephensons last 8 starts on grass. Reds are 2-5 in Stephensons last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Reds are 1-4 in Stephensons last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Reds are 1-6 in Stephensons last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Reds are 1-6 in Stephensons last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series. Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Cubs are 9-2 in their last 11 vs. National League Central. Cubs are 13-3 in their last 16 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 13-3 in their last 16 overall. Cubs are 16-5 in their last 21 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 16-5 in their last 21 home games. Cubs are 19-7 in their last 26 games following a win. Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 Friday games. Cubs are 40-16 in their last 56 games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 20-8 in their last 28 games on grass. Cubs are 40-17 in their last 57 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Cubs are 36-16 in their last 52 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Cubs are 35-17 in their last 52 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Cubs are 5-0 in Quintanas last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Cubs are 5-0 in Quintanas last 5 starts vs. National League Central. Cubs are 5-0 in Quintanas last 5 home starts. Cubs are 4-0 in Quintanas last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 5-0 in Quintanas last 5 starts. Cubs are 5-0 in Quintanas last 5 starts on grass. Cubs are 5-1 in Quintanas last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Cubs are 4-1 in Quintanas last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

OU Trends

Cincinnati

Under is 5-1 in Reds last 6 overall. Under is 5-1 in Reds last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Reds last 6 on grass. Under is 5-1 in Reds last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 road games. Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 games following a loss. Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 10-4-1 in Reds last 15 during game 1 of a series. Under is 7-3 in Reds last 10 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 50-23-7 in Reds last 80 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 5-1 in Stephensons last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 8-2 in Stephensons last 10 starts vs. National League Central. Over is 5-2 in Stephensons last 7 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 5-2 in Stephensons last 7 starts on grass. Over is 5-2 in Stephensons last 7 road starts. Over is 5-2 in Stephensons last 7 starts overall.

Chi. Cubs

Over is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 8-2 in Cubs last 10 on grass. Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 Friday games. Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 8-2 in Cubs last 10 vs. National League Central. Under is 8-2 in Cubs last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 9-3 in Cubs last 12 overall. Over is 3-1-1 in Cubs last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 11-4-1 in Cubs last 16 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Quintanas last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2 in Quintanas last 7 starts on grass. Under is 5-2 in Quintanas last 7 starts overall.

Head to Head

Over is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Chicago. Over is 35-13-3 in the last 51 meetings. Reds are 16-41 in the last 57 meetings. Reds are 8-21 in the last 29 meetings in Chicago.

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GAME: Atlanta Braves (71-88) at Miami Marlins (75-84)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 29 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Braves at Marlins

Gracenote
Sep 29, 2017

While the Miami Marlins have an offseason of change to look forward to with a new ownership group set to take over, Giancarlo Stanton is doing everything in his power to leave his mark on the current campaign. The four-time All-Star attempts to become the sixth different player in major-league history to join the 60-homer club Friday when the Marlins host the second of four games against the struggling Atlanta Braves.

Stanton became the first player in the majors since 2001 to hit at least 59 home runs in a season when he notched his 10th multi-homer effort in 2017 in Thursday's 7-1 series-opening victory for Miami, which learned Wednesday that a group led by Bruce Sherman and Derek Jeter had unanimously been approved to take over the team. The 27-year-old also broke a little-known major-league home run record with his 47th homer from the No. 2 spot in the batting order, breaking the old mark set by Hall of Famer Eddie Mathews in 1959. While the Marlins guaranteed themselves no worse than a second-place finish in the National League East - their best since 2009 - with the win, the Braves dropped their fourth straight and fell for the fifth time in six contests. Atlanta needs to win out to pull even with Miami and take two of the final three contests to avoid three straight 90-loss seasons for the first time since 1988-90.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN South (Atlanta), FSN Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves LH Luiz Gohara (1-3, 4.63 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Dan Straily (10-9, 4.08)

Gohara enjoyed the finest of his four career starts in a hard-luck loss to Philadelphia on Sunday, yielding only a solo homer among the five hits he allowed while striking out nine in seven frames. The performance was more in line with what the 21-year-old Brazilian did before his early-September promotion, as he posted a 2.62 ERA and fanned 147 over 122 2/3 innings in three minor-league stops. Gohara permitted two runs (one earned) over six innings in his only road outing at Washington on Sept. 13.

Straily settled for a no-decision Sunday at Arizona despite logging his first quality start in September, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over six innings. The 28-year-old Marshall product, who fanned nine to set a career high for strikeouts in a season with 167, has fared much better at home (5-3, 3.18 ERA) than on the road (5-6, 4.95). Straily was tagged for four runs (three earned) across five frames in a no-decision at Atlanta on Sept. 7 and is 2-1 with a 2.86 ERA in four starts versus the Braves this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. With two hits and a steal Thursday, Marlins 2B Dee Gordon became the third player in major-league history to record at least two seasons with at least 196 hits and 58 stolen bases, joining Ty Cobb (five times) and Juan Pierre (three).

2. Atlanta is 34-17 at Marlins Park since the venue opened in 2012 despite Thursday's setback.

3. Miami OF Ichiro Suzuki tallied his 27th pinch hit of the year in the opener, one shy of the record John Vander Wal set in 1995.

PREDICTION: Marlins 5, Braves 3

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Trends - Atlanta at Miami

W/L Trends

Atlanta

Braves are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a loss. Braves are 2-6 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series. Braves are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 road games. Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League East. Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 overall. Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass. Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.

Miami

Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League East. Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record. Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 home games. Marlins are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Marlins are 5-11 in their last 16 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Marlins are 9-21 in their last 30 overall. Marlins are 9-21 in their last 30 games on grass. Marlins are 2-7 in their last 9 games following a win. Marlins are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Marlins are 5-1 in Strailys last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Marlins are 4-1 in Strailys last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Marlins are 5-2 in Strailys last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Marlins are 2-5 in Strailys last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Marlins are 2-5 in Strailys last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Marlins are 4-10 in Strailys last 14 starts. Marlins are 4-10 in Strailys last 14 starts on grass. Marlins are 1-5 in Strailys last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 0-6 in Strailys last 6 starts during game 2 of a series. Marlins are 0-4 in Strailys last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

Atlanta

Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 overall. Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 road games. Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 on grass. Under is 6-0 in Braves last 6 Friday games. Under is 5-0 in Braves last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-0 in Braves last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 9-1 in Braves last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 games following a loss. Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 35-14-2 in Braves last 51 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 20-8-1 in Braves last 29 vs. National League East.

Miami

Under is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 on grass. Over is 4-1-1 in Marlins last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Marlins last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 25-10-3 in Marlins last 38 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-2-2 in Marlins last 9 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2-1 in Marlins last 8 home games. Over is 5-2-2 in Marlins last 9 vs. National League East. Under is 5-2-1 in Marlins last 8 during game 2 of a series. Under is 7-3 in Marlins last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 7-3 in Marlins last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-0-2 in Strailys last 5 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 3-0-1 in Strailys last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 4-0-1 in Strailys last 5 starts vs. National League East. Over is 8-1-2 in Strailys last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 6-1-1 in Strailys last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 6-1-1 in Strailys last 8 home starts. Over is 4-1-1 in Strailys last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1-1 in Strailys last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 9-3-2 in Strailys last 14 starts on grass. Over is 9-3-2 in Strailys last 14 starts overall. Over is 5-2 in Strailys last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.

Head to Head

Braves are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings. Braves are 41-19 in the last 60 meetings in Miami.

Umpire Trends - Tom Hallion

• Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 Friday games with Hallion behind home plate.
• Braves are 5-0 in their last 5 Friday games with Hallion behind home plate.
• Over is 6-1 in Hallions last 7 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
• Road team is 5-1 in Hallions last 6 Friday games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
• Under is 4-1-4 in Hallions last 9 games behind home plate.
• Road team is 7-2 in Hallions last 9 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
• Home team is 5-2 in Hallions last 7 Friday games behind home plate.
• Road team is 11-5 in Hallions last 16 games behind home plate vs. Miami.
• Over is 19-9-1 in Hallions last 29 Friday games behind home plate.
• Braves are 3-8 in their last 11 games with Hallion behind home plate.

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GAME: Chicago White Sox (66-93) at Cleveland Indians (100-59)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 29 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: White Sox at Indians

Gracenote
Sep 29, 2017

The Cleveland Indians have recorded the third 100-victory season in franchise history and look to tack on another win when they host the Chicago White Sox in Friday's opener of a three-game set. The Indians joined their 1954 and 1995 squads, who won 111 and 100 contests, respectively.

Cleveland is still trying to hold off the Houston Astros (99-60) for best record in the American League and manager Terry Francona doesn't want his players satisfied with reaching the century mark. "I'm not downplaying it, because it's really cool," Francona told reporters. "I'm proud of our guys. It's meaningful. It means that we won a lot of games. But we have a lot more - hopefully - a lot more baseball ahead of us." The Indians are 31-3 since Aug. 24 but the White Sox are also playing well with Thursday's 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels representing their 12th victory in 19 games. Chicago first baseman Jose Abreu was hitless in four at-bats Thursday after being 9-for-21 over the previous five games.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, CSN Chicago, STO (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Mike Pelfrey (3-11, 5.52 ERA) vs. Indians RH Trevor Bauer (16-9, 4.28)

Pelfrey is starting for just the second time since Aug. 6 and has lost his past six decisions. The 33-year-old's most recent start was in an 11-2 loss against the Indians on Sept. 7 when he served up three homers and allowed seven runs and eight hits over four innings. Pelfrey is 0-2 with a 7.36 ERA in three appearances (two starts) against Cleveland this season and is 2-4 with a 4.45 ERA in 12 career appearances (10 starts).

Bauer received a no-decision against the Seattle Mariners in his last start - allowing one run and five hits over seven innings - for his second straight winless start after being victorious in nine consecutive decisions. The 26-year-old is 9-4 with a 4.08 ERA in 16 home starts and has allowed 15 of his 24 blasts at Progressive Field. Bauer is 5-2 with a 3.73 ERA in 13 career appearances (11 starts) against Chicago, including a victory on Sept. 4 when he gave up two runs and three hits over 6 1/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Indians are 11-5 against the White Sox this season, including 3-3 at Progressive Field.

2. Cleveland INF Jose Ramirez (88) and SS Francisco Lindor (81) are the club's first duo to have at least 80 extra-base hits in a season since Manny Ramirez and Albert Belle in 1996.

3. Chicago LHP Carlos Rodon (shoulder) underwent arthroscopic surgery and will require a recovery period of six-to-eight months.

PREDICTION: Indians 8, White Sox 4

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Trends - Chi. White Sox at Cleveland

W/L Trends

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series. 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 37-85 in their last 122 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. White Sox are 15-36 in their last 51 road games vs. a right-handed starter. White Sox are 5-12 in their last 17 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 15-37 in their last 52 road games. White Sox are 16-44 in their last 60 vs. a team with a winning record. White Sox are 8-26 in their last 34 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 1-4 in Pelfreys last 5 road starts. White Sox are 1-4 in Pelfreys last 5 starts vs. American League Central. White Sox are 1-4 in Pelfreys last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 0-6 in Pelfreys last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game. White Sox are 0-4 in Pelfreys last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record. White Sox are 0-4 in Pelfreys last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 0-7 in Pelfreys last 7 starts. White Sox are 0-7 in Pelfreys last 7 starts on grass. White Sox are 0-7 in Pelfreys last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Cleveland

Indians are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Indians are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 42-9 in their last 51 games following a win. Indians are 41-10 in their last 51 overall. Indians are 49-13 in their last 62 games on grass. Indians are 41-11 in their last 52 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 20-6 in their last 26 during game 1 of a series. Indians are 21-7 in their last 28 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Indians are 45-16 in their last 61 Friday games. Indians are 39-14 in their last 53 games vs. a right-handed starter. Indians are 37-14 in their last 51 vs. American League Central. Indians are 37-14 in their last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Indians are 37-15 in their last 52 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Indians are 39-17 in their last 56 vs. a team with a losing record. Indians are 37-17 in their last 54 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Indians are 39-18 in their last 57 home games. Indians are 5-0 in Bauers last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 5-1 in Bauers last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Indians are 9-3 in Bauers last 12 starts. Indians are 9-3 in Bauers last 12 starts on grass. Indians are 5-2 in Bauers last 7 starts vs. American League Central. Indians are 5-2 in Bauers last 7 home starts. Indians are 7-3 in Bauers last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

OU Trends

Chi. White Sox

Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 vs. American League Central. Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2-1 in White Sox last 8 Friday games. Under is 17-7-1 in White Sox last 25 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Pelfreys last 5 road starts. Under is 4-1 in Pelfreys last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Cleveland

Under is 5-1-1 in Indians last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 Friday games. Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 games following a win. Over is 4-1 in Indians last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 7-2 in Indians last 9 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 7-2 in Indians last 9 vs. American League Central. Under is 8-3 in Indians last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 18-7-2 in Indians last 27 home games. Under is 43-17-3 in Indians last 63 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Indians last 7 overall. Under is 5-2 in Indians last 7 on grass. Under is 11-5-2 in Indians last 18 during game 1 of a series. Under is 4-0 in Bauers last 4 starts with 6 days of rest. Under is 4-0 in Bauers last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-0 in Bauers last 6 starts vs. American League Central. Under is 4-1-1 in Bauers last 6 home starts. Over is 4-1 in Bauers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 19-6-3 in Bauers last 28 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 3-1-2 in Bauers last 6 Friday starts. Under is 15-5-3 in Bauers last 23 starts on grass. Under is 3-1-1 in Bauers last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 17-6-3 in Bauers last 26 starts overall. Under is 38-14-5 in Bauers last 57 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 16-6-4 in Bauers last 26 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 9-4-1 in Bauers last 14 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Indians are 4-1 in Bauers last 5 starts vs. White Sox. Indians are 4-1 in Bauers last 5 home starts vs. White Sox. Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Cleveland. Under is 7-3 in Bauers last 10 starts vs. White Sox. White Sox are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.

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RACE #5 - BELMONT PARK - 3:36 PM EASTERN POST
6.0 FURLONGS DIRT FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD $62,500.00 OPTIONAL CLAIMING $80,000.00 PURSE

#1 ROYAL INHERITANCE
#2 RUN AND GO
#3 CURSOR
#5 ARELLA ROCKSTAR

#1 ROYAL INHERITANCE qualifies as a TrackMaster PLUS "PowerPony," and has produced "POWER RUNS" in each of her last four outings, including a trio of "POWER RUN WINS" being embedded in this recent streak of racing consistency. #2 RUN AND GO, the morning line favorite, is the overall speed and pace profile leader, has nice early speed to compliment for this sprint, and is undefeated in a two race career, winning both in "POWER RUN FASHION." Jockey Javier Castellano was in her irons for those two wins, en route to a +225% return on investment in the process, and Castellano is back today for his 3rd ride, gunning for a "Hat Trick Win!"