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GAME: Oakland Athletics (74-87) at Texas Rangers (78-83)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 01 - 3:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Athletics at Rangers
Gracenote
Oct 1, 2017

The Texas Rangers attempt to end the season with a three-game winning streak as they host the Oakland Athletics on Sunday in their 2017 finale. Texas fell out of contention for a wild-card spot thanks to a seven-game slide but have posted back-to-back victories over Oakland, including Saturday's 8-4 triumph.

Rougned Odor went 3-for-4 with an RBI, while Joey Gallo homered twice and drove in three runs as the Rangers improved to 41-39 at home and remained tied with Seattle for third place in the American League West - one game behind the Los Angeles Angels for second. The multi-homer performance was the fourth of the season for Gallo - the most by a Ranger since 2005, when Mark Teixeira recorded five and Alfonso Soriano notched four. Matt Joyce and Marcus Semien went deep as Oakland lost for the fourth time in six contests following a seven-game winning streak. Joyce, who has shattered his previous career high in homers with 25, is two RBIs away from reaching 70 for the second time in the majors.

TV: 3:05 p.m. ET, NBCSN California (Oakland), FSN Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Daniel Mengden (2-2, 3.75 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Cole Hamels (11-5, 4.10)

Mengden looks to end the season on a positive note after having his four-start unbeaten streak snapped by Seattle on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Texan yielded four runs on five hits and three walks over six innings after producing a pair of scoreless outings, including his first career shutout on Sept. 15 at Philadelphia. Mengden made two starts against Texas in 2016 - his first season in the majors - and went 0-1 while allowing six runs (five earned) over 11 frames.

Hamels lost for the fourth time in seven starts on Tuesday, when he was tagged by Houston for six runs on six hits and four walks over a season-low three innings. It marked the third time in six September outings the 33-year-old Californian, who allowed a total of six runs in his previous three turns, has given up four or more runs. Hamels fell to 2-2 with a 4.03 ERA in six career starts against the Athletics on Aug. 26 after surrendering six runs on nine hits and three walks over 4 1/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Gallo (41) is the sixth player in Rangers history to hit 40 homers in a season and first since Josh Hamilton belted 43 in 2010.

2. Oakland OF Khris Davis needs one blast to set a new career high of 43.

3. Texas LHP Alex Claudio, who has recorded 11 saves, could finish with the team's lowest leading total since Greg Harris also notched 11 in 1985.

PREDICTION: Rangers 7, Athletics 3

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Trends - Oakland at Texas

W/L Trends

Oakland

Athletics are 10-1 in their last 11 Sunday games. Athletics are 9-2 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Athletics are 8-2 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 road games. Athletics are 10-4 in their last 14 vs. American League West. Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a loss. Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Athletics are 16-7 in their last 23 overall. Athletics are 16-7 in their last 23 games on grass. Athletics are 45-97 in their last 142 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Athletics are 8-18 in their last 26 games vs. a left-handed starter. Athletics are 3-7 in their last 10 during game 4 of a series. Athletics are 13-51 in their last 64 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Athletics are 4-1 in Mengdens last 5 starts. Athletics are 4-1 in Mengdens last 5 starts on grass. Athletics are 2-5 in Mengdens last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Athletics are 2-5 in Mengdens last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Athletics are 1-8 in Mengdens last 9 starts vs. American League West.

Texas

Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win. Rangers are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Rangers are 40-19 in their last 59 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Rangers are 3-8 in their last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Rangers are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. American League West. Rangers are 2-7 in their last 9 overall. Rangers are 2-7 in their last 9 Sunday games. Rangers are 2-7 in their last 9 games on grass. Rangers are 2-7 in their last 9 home games. Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 4 of a series. Rangers are 16-1 in Hamels' last 17 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Rangers are 30-7 in Hamels' last 37 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Rangers are 27-7 in Hamels' last 34 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 26-7 in Hamels' last 33 home starts. Rangers are 31-12 in Hamels' last 43 starts with 4 days of rest. Rangers are 22-9 in Hamels' last 31 starts vs. American League West. Rangers are 46-19 in Hamels' last 65 starts on grass. Rangers are 48-20 in Hamels' last 68 starts. Rangers are 7-3 in Hamels' last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

Oakland

Over is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 during game 4 of a series. Under is 7-2-1 in Athletics last 10 overall. Under is 7-2-1 in Athletics last 10 on grass. Under is 6-2-1 in Athletics last 9 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-1-1 in Athletics last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2-1 in Athletics last 9 vs. American League West. Under is 3-1-1 in Athletics last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 8-3 in Athletics last 11 road games. Under is 5-2-1 in Athletics last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-0-1 in Mengdens last 4 starts vs. American League West. Under is 4-1-1 in Mengdens last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-2-1 in Mengdens last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Mengdens last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 11-5-1 in Mengdens last 17 starts on grass. Over is 11-5-1 in Mengdens last 17 starts overall.

Texas

Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 home games. Under is 21-9-5 in Rangers last 35 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 3-0-1 in Hamels' last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 3-0-1 in Hamels' last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Hamels' last 7 Sunday starts. Under is 3-1-1 in Hamels' last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 3-1-1 in Hamels' last 5 starts on grass. Under is 3-1-1 in Hamels' last 5 starts overall. Over is 10-4-2 in Hamels' last 16 home starts. Over is 21-10-3 in Hamels' last 34 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Over is 4-1 in Hamels' last 5 starts vs. Athletics. Athletics are 7-2 in the last 9 meetings. Athletics are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings in Texas.

Umpire Trends - Mike Estabrook

• Home team is 5-0 in Estabrooks last 5 games behind home plate.
• Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 Sunday games with Estabrook behind home plate.
• Road team is 6-1 in Estabrooks last 7 games behind home plate vs. Texas.
• Under is 16-5 in Estabrooks last 21 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 9-3 in Estabrooks last 12 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Estabrooks last 5 games behind home plate vs. Texas.
• Under is 37-18-2 in Estabrooks last 57 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Athletics are 4-11 in their last 15 games with Estabrook behind home plate.

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GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (74-87) at Washington Nationals (97-64)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 01 - 3:05 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Pirates at Nationals

Gracenote
Oct 1, 2017

The Washington Nationals hope to get through the final game of the regular season without another injury and match their franchise record for wins when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Washington gave up four runs in the ninth inning for a 4-1 loss on Saturday to remain one victory behind the 2012 team (98) and, more importantly, National League Cy Young Award candidate Max Scherzer left the game with a right hamstring cramp.

Nationals manager Dusty Baker told reporters after the contest that Scherzer was taken out as a precaution: “He didn’t want to come out. We thought it was best. Max never wants to come out.” Washington’s other major injury concern is 2015 NL MVP Bryce Harper, who is just 1-for-14 with six strikeouts in four games since returning from a knee injury that kept him out more than six weeks and may need a few more at-bats Sunday. Gio Gonzalez is slated to get the start in the finale for the Nationals as he is 4-0 with a 3.09 ERA in eight career turns against Pittsburgh, which has won five of its last seven contests. Andrew McCutchen was a late scratch from Saturday’s lineup for the Pirates due to foot discomfort and is uncertain for Sunday.

TV: 3:05 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh, MASN (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates LH Steven Brault (1-0, 3.86 ERA) vs. Nationals LH Gio Gonzalez (15-8, 2.75)

Brault makes his fourth major-league start this season after allowing just five earned runs in 16 innings over the first three. The 25-year-old Californian also has made seven relief appearances with the Pirates in 2017, including one on Tuesday in which he gave up two hits over three scoreless frames versus Baltimore to record the save. Brault, who is 1-3 with a 3.78 ERA in 10 career major-league starts, will be facing Washington for the first time.

Gonzalez attempts to reach 16 wins for the first time since collecting 21 in 2012 and needs 3 1/3 innings to log 200 for the first time since 2011 with Oakland. The 32-year-old Floridian lost three of his last five starts after permitting three runs across five innings in a 4-1 setback against Philadelphia on Tuesday. David Freese is just 1-for-9 versus Gonzalez, who owns a 2.28 ERA at home this year.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pittsburgh 1B Josh Bell was hitless Saturday and remains tied with Jason Bay (2004) for the club’s rookie home-run record at 26.

2. Washington INF Stephen Drew, out since July 25 with abdominal injury, was activated Saturday and is eligible for the playoffs.

3. Pirates OF Starling Marte’s run of five straight contests with two hits ended Saturday, but he extended his hitting streak to 11 games.

PREDICTION: Nationals 5, Pirates 2

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Trends - Pittsburgh at Washington

W/L Trends

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 7-2 in their last 9 during game 4 of a series. Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 overall. Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass. Pirates are 16-35 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Pirates are 10-24 in their last 34 vs. a team with a winning record. Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Pirates are 7-23 in their last 30 road games. Pirates are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Pirates are 0-7 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Pirates are 4-0 in Braults last 4 starts. Pirates are 4-0 in Braults last 4 starts on grass. Pirates are 4-1 in Braults last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Washington

Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 Sunday games. Nationals are 12-4 in their last 16 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Nationals are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Nationals are 20-7 in their last 27 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Nationals are 35-16 in their last 51 during game 4 of a series. Nationals are 47-23 in their last 70 games following a loss. Nationals are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Nationals are 4-0 in Gonzalezs last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Nationals are 4-0 in Gonzalezs last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Nationals are 6-0 in Gonzalezs last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Nationals are 4-1 in Gonzalezs last 5 home starts. Nationals are 6-2 in Gonzalezs last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 8-3 in Gonzalezs last 11 starts. Nationals are 8-3 in Gonzalezs last 11 starts on grass. Nationals are 2-5 in Gonzalezs last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 4-12 in Gonzalezs last 16 starts vs. National League Central.

OU Trends

Pittsburgh

Under is 7-0 in Pirates last 7 Sunday games. Under is 6-0-2 in Pirates last 8 vs. National League East. Under is 3-0-1 in Pirates last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 22-6-1 in Pirates last 29 road games. Under is 19-6-1 in Pirates last 26 on grass. Under is 6-2 in Pirates last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 9-4 in Pirates last 13 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 32-15-4 in Pirates last 51 games following a win. Under is 65-31-3 in Pirates last 99 overall. Under is 33-16-2 in Pirates last 51 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 4-1-1 in Braults last 6 starts on grass. Under is 4-1-1 in Braults last 6 road starts. Under is 4-1-1 in Braults last 6 starts overall.

Washington

Under is 3-0-1 in Nationals last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-0-2 in Nationals last 7 vs. National League Central. Under is 5-1-1 in Nationals last 7 home games. Under is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 during game 4 of a series. Under is 19-6-4 in Nationals last 29 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 3-1-1 in Nationals last 5 games following a loss. Under is 20-8-6 in Nationals last 34 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 10-4-2 in Nationals last 16 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 5-2-2 in Nationals last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 31-14-7 in Nationals last 52 overall. Under is 31-14-7 in Nationals last 52 on grass. Over is 13-6-4 in Nationals last 23 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-0-1 in Gonzalezs last 6 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 3-1-1 in Gonzalezs last 5 starts vs. National League Central. Under is 8-3-1 in Gonzalezs last 12 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 8-3 in Gonzalezs last 11 home starts. Under is 5-2 in Gonzalezs last 7 Sunday starts. Under is 10-4-2 in Gonzalezs last 16 starts on grass. Under is 5-2 in Gonzalezs last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 10-4-2 in Gonzalezs last 16 starts overall. Under is 5-2-1 in Gonzalezs last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 22-9 in Gonzalezs last 31 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0-1 in the last 6 meetings in Washington. Nationals are 4-0 in Gonzalezs last 4 home starts vs. Pirates. Over is 3-0-1 in Gonzalezs last 4 home starts vs. Pirates. Over is 6-0-1 in Gonzalezs last 7 starts vs. Pirates. Nationals are 6-1 in Gonzalezs last 7 starts vs. Pirates. Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings. Pirates are 18-38 in the last 56 meetings in Washington.

Umpire Trends - Chris Guccione

• Nationals are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Guccione behind home plate.
• Under is 4-0 in Gucciones last 4 games behind home plate vs. Washington.
• Home team is 24-4 in Gucciones last 28 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
• Home team is 5-1 in Gucciones last 6 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Washington.
• Pirates are 13-3 in their last 16 games with Guccione behind home plate.
• Home team is 19-7 in Gucciones last 26 games behind home plate vs. Washington.
• Under is 5-2 in Gucciones last 7 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 5-2 in Gucciones last 7 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 54-26 in Gucciones last 80 Sunday games behind home plate.

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GAME: San Diego Padres (71-90) at San Francisco Giants (63-98)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 01 - 3:05 PM EST
WHERE: AT&T Park, San Francisco, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Padres at Giants

Gracenote
Sep 30, 2017

One day after San Francisco Giants veteran Matt Cain bid a fond farewell to the game, his teammates are set to conclude one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history. The Giants have lost 98 games heading into Sunday’s season finale against the visiting San Diego Padres, who have won 12 of the first 18 meetings between the teams this year.

Cain tossed five shutout innings in the final start of his 13-year career Saturday but San Diego scored two runs in the ninth off Giants closer Sam Dyson and escaped with a 3-2 victory. Dyson has been a pleasant surprise since being acquired from Texas in June but figures to return next season to his role as a setup man for closer Mark Melancon, who had pronator release surgery on his right pitching arm earlier this month and plans on being ready for spring training. The Giants have struggled all season against the Padres and first baseman Wil Myers, who has hit six of his career-high 30 home runs at AT&T Park. A major part of the team’s rebuilding effort, Myers is the first Padre with 30-or-more homers in a season since Chase Headley hit 31 in 2012.

TV: 3:05 p.m. ET, FSN San Diego, CSN Bay Area (San Francisco)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH Luis Perdomo (8-11, 4.65 ERA) vs. Giants RH Johnny Cueto (8-8, 4.43)

Perdomo is looking to finish the season on a high note after giving up four runs over five innings in an 8-4 loss to Colorado last Sunday. The 24-year-old native of the Dominican Republic has struggled with his control this season with 64 walks in 156 2/3 innings. Joe Panik has eight hits in 16 at-bats against Perdomo, who is 2-0 with a 3.55 ERA in eight career games (six starts) against San Francisco.

Cueto recorded his second consecutive quality start last Monday against Arizona, allowing two runs over six innings in a 9-2 victory. The 31-year-old has had a disappointing season marked by injuries and inconsistency but has 29 strikeouts over his last four outings covering 21 1/3 innings. Myers is 3-for-22 with one home run against Cueto, who has gone 8-4 with a 3.09 ERA in 14 career starts against San Diego.

WALK-OFFS

1. San Diego has a 7-0-1 series record against the Giants since the 2016 All-Star break.

2. Giants 1B Brandon Belt (concussion) has resumed baseball activities and expects to be ready for spring training.

3. The Padres bullpen owns a 1.86 ERA in 18 games against the Giants this season.

PREDICTION: Giants 5, Padres 3

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Trends - San Diego at San Francisco

W/L Trends

San Diego

Padres are 11-3 in their last 14 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Padres are 34-70 in their last 104 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Padres are 39-81 in their last 120 road games. Padres are 6-14 in their last 20 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Padres are 16-44 in their last 60 Sunday games. Padres are 4-12 in their last 16 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Padres are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League West. Padres are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Padres are 1-5 in their last 6 overall. Padres are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass. Padres are 7-2 in Perdomos last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Padres are 5-2 in Perdomos last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Padres are 3-9 in Perdomos last 12 road starts. Padres are 2-8 in Perdomos last 10 starts during game 3 of a series. Padres are 1-4 in Perdomos last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Padres are 2-9 in Perdomos last 11 starts vs. National League West. Padres are 0-4 in Perdomos last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Padres are 0-5 in Perdomos last 5 Sunday starts.

San Francisco

Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss. Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 home games. Giants are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Giants are 12-25 in their last 37 vs. National League West. Giants are 8-17 in their last 25 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Giants are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Giants are 6-16 in their last 22 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Giants are 4-11 in their last 15 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Giants are 3-9 in their last 12 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series. Giants are 1-6 in their last 7 Sunday games. Giants are 20-7 in Cuetos last 27 starts vs. National League West. Giants are 10-4 in Cuetos last 14 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Giants are 20-8 in Cuetos last 28 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Giants are 13-6 in Cuetos last 19 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Giants are 2-5 in Cuetos last 7 Sunday starts. Giants are 3-8 in Cuetos last 11 starts with 5 days of rest. Giants are 1-5 in Cuetos last 6 home starts.

OU Trends

San Diego

Under is 7-1 in Padres last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 5-1 in Padres last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-1 in Padres last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 8-2 in Padres last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 6-2 in Padres last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 9-3 in Padres last 12 during game 3 of a series. Under is 5-2 in Padres last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 8-1-1 in Perdomos last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 6-1-1 in Perdomos last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Perdomos last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-2 in Perdomos last 9 starts vs. National League West. Under is 9-3 in Perdomos last 12 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 8-3-1 in Perdomos last 12 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

San Francisco

Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 home games. Under is 6-0-1 in Giants last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 5-1 in Giants last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 8-2 in Giants last 10 overall. Under is 8-2 in Giants last 10 on grass. Under is 8-2 in Giants last 10 vs. National League West. Over is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 Sunday games. Under is 6-2 in Giants last 8 games following a loss. Under is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 during game 3 of a series. Over is 19-9-2 in Giants last 30 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0 in Cuetos last 4 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 3-0-1 in Cuetos last 4 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 4-0 in Cuetos last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Cuetos last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 7-1 in Cuetos last 8 starts on grass. Over is 7-1 in Cuetos last 8 starts overall. Over is 13-2-1 in Cuetos last 16 starts vs. National League West. Over is 5-1-2 in Cuetos last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 11-3-2 in Cuetos last 16 home starts. Over is 14-4-3 in Cuetos last 21 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Giants are 5-1 in Cuetos last 6 starts vs. Padres. Padres are 9-3 in the last 12 meetings in San Francisco. Padres are 20-8 in the last 28 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Ben May

• Under is 5-1 in Mays last 6 games behind home plate.
• Road team is 4-1 in Mays last 5 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 6-2 in Mays last 8 Sunday games behind home plate.

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GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (75-86) at New York Yankees (91-70)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 01 - 3:05 PM EST
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Blue Jays at Yankees

Gracenote
Sep 30, 2017

The New York Yankees play their final tune-up before Tuesday's wild-card game when they wrap up the regular season against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. With wins in 16 of their last 21 games, the Yankees kept the heat on Boston in the American League East before the Red Sox finally clinched Saturday.

That leaves New York with a wild-card matchup against Minnesota on Tuesday night at home, with the winner taking on Cleveland in the AL Division Series. The Yankees hope that slugger Aaron Judge stays hot into October after he finished a 15-homer month with a solo blast in Saturday's 2-1 victory. His 52nd home run tied him with Mickey Mantle (1956) for the eighth-most in franchise history for a single season and gave him at least one RBI in seven straight games. With the game now meaningless in the standings, New York will give the ball to rookie Jordan Montgomery as he aims to become a 10-game winner, while Toronto turns to veteran Brett Anderson.

TV: 3:05 p.m. ET, Sportsnet (Toronto), YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays LH Brett Anderson (4-4, 6.97 ERA) vs. Yankees LH Jordan Montgomery (9-7, 3.96)

Anderson picked up his second win in a Toronto uniform with five innings of three-run ball at Fenway Park on Monday, rebounding from a dismal showing against Kansas City five days earlier. He has eight strikeouts and nine walks over his last three starts after fanning 11 and walking none in his first three outings with the Blue Jays. The 29-year-old was pounded for five runs in one-third of an inning against the Yankees earlier this year while still a member of the Cubs and he is a woeful 0-5 with a 7.92 ERA in his career versus New York.

Montgomery has allowed one run in 12 innings over his last two starts - both at home - to improve to 6-3 with a 3.55 ERA in the Bronx. The rookie's lone matchup with the Blue Jays resulted in six scoreless frames at Toronto on June 3. Montgomery, who is vying for a spot on the postseason roster, has gone six straight starts at Yankee Stadium without allowing a home run.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yankees RHP Luis Severino will start the wild-card game against Twins RHP Ervin Santana.

2. Toronto RF Jose Bautista, who is expected to play his final game with the Blue Jays, is 0-for-8 with five strikeouts in the series.

3. New York LHP Aroldis Chapman retired 36-of-41 batters in September.

PREDICTION: Yankees 5, Blue Jays 4

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Trends - Toronto at NY Yankees

W/L Trends

Toronto

Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Blue Jays are 8-17 in their last 25 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Blue Jays are 4-9 in their last 13 Sunday games. Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 games after losing the first 2 games of a series. Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Blue Jays are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

NY Yankees

Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Yankees are 14-3 in their last 17 home games. Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League East. Yankees are 7-2 in their last 9 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 20-6 in their last 26 games on grass. Yankees are 6-2 in their last 8 during game 3 of a series. Yankees are 20-7 in their last 27 overall. Yankees are 19-7 in their last 26 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 8-3 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Yankees are 35-16 in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Yankees are 35-17 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Yankees are 4-0 in Montgomerys last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Yankees are 4-0 in Montgomerys last 4 starts. Yankees are 4-0 in Montgomerys last 4 starts on grass. Yankees are 4-1 in Montgomerys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 4-1 in Montgomerys last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 2-7 in Montgomerys last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Yankees are 1-4 in Montgomerys last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Yankees are 1-4 in Montgomerys last 5 Sunday starts.

OU Trends

Toronto

Under is 5-1-1 in Blue Jays last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 12-3 in Blue Jays last 15 Sunday games. Under is 7-2 in Blue Jays last 9 games following a loss. Under is 10-4-1 in Blue Jays last 15 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 10-4-1 in Blue Jays last 15 during game 3 of a series. Under is 32-14-5 in Blue Jays last 51 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 47-21-5 in Blue Jays last 73 games vs. a left-handed starter.

NY Yankees

Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 Sunday games. Under is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 during game 3 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 on grass. Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 home games. Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 vs. American League East. Under is 6-2 in Yankees last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Yankees last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 17-7 in Yankees last 24 games following a win. Over is 5-0 in Montgomerys last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Montgomerys last 6 starts on grass. Over is 5-1 in Montgomerys last 6 starts overall. Over is 4-1 in Montgomerys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in New York. Blue Jays are 20-41 in the last 61 meetings in New York.

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GAME: New York Mets (70-91) at Philadelphia Phillies (65-96)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 01 - 3:05 PM EST
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Mets at Phillies

Gracenote
Oct 1, 2017

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are facing offseasons certain to be filled with change, including new hires at manager. Before they begin in earnest to build toward 2018, the National League East rivals finish their regular seasons with one more contest in Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon.

The Mets will be looking for a series win for the 19th time in their last 22 sets with the Phillies after evening this one with an extra-inning triumph Saturday. Asdrubal Cabrera's three-run homer in the 11th inning was the difference in the 7-4 win and it capped a four-hit effort for the veteran infielder, who is hitting .371 in September. Maikel Franco homered for the third time in his last four games and Rhys Hoskins - along with Franco one of many promising young bats Philadelphia will continue to build around - drove in his 48th run in his 49th game as the Phillies fell to 18-38 against New York since the start of 2015. Noah Syndergaard will make his second start since returning from the disabled list for the Mets but is expected to be limited to a pitch count of around 25 pitches.

TV: 3:05 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), CSN Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Noah Syndergaard (1-2, 3.18 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Nick Pivetta (7-10, 6.26)

A notable moment in New York's spiral this season came when Syndergaard was rocked for five runs in 1 1/3 innings of a 23-5 loss at Washington on April 30 before the big righty was shelved with a tear in his lat muscle. He fought his way back to make a one-inning start Sept. 23 - also against the Nationals - and yielded a single in a scoreless frame that required only five pitches. Syndergaard's last full start was against Philadelphia on April 20, when he struck out 10 and allowed three earned runs in seven innings, which left the 25-year-old at 4-1 with a 1.89 ERA in his career versus the Phillies.

Pivetta has won two straight starts while yielding two runs and nine hits with 12 strikeouts in 12 innings. He had perhaps his best start of the year at New York on July 2, allowing a run and one hit over seven innings to get the win, but was reached for 12 runs in 9 2/3 innings over the next two meetings with the Mets. The Canada native is 3-3 with a 5.80 ERA, but has 69 strikeouts in 59 innings at home.

WALK-OFFS

1. Philadelphia is 15-11 on Sundays, compared to 50-85 on all other days.

2. Phillies C Jorge Alfaro has four doubles and a home run during a five-game hitting streak.

3. Mets OF Norichika Aoki has seven walks and zero strikeouts over his last five games.

PREDICTION: Phillies 6, Mets 5

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Trends - NY Mets at Philadelphia

W/L Trends

NY Mets

Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League East. Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass. Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Mets are 13-6 in their last 19 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Mets are 7-16 in their last 23 during game 3 of a series. Mets are 7-16 in their last 23 games following a win. Mets are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. Mets are 5-17 in their last 22 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 3-12 in their last 15 road games. Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 Sunday games. Mets are 1-7 in their last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 5-1 in Syndergaards last 6 Sunday starts. Mets are 6-2 in Syndergaards last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 11-4 in Syndergaards last 15 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Mets are 5-2 in Syndergaards last 7 road starts. Mets are 0-4 in Syndergaards last 4 starts vs. National League East. Mets are 0-4 in Syndergaards last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 0-4 in Syndergaards last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 0-4 in Syndergaards last 4 starts. Mets are 0-4 in Syndergaards last 4 starts on grass.

Philadelphia

Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series. Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Phillies are 10-3 in their last 13 Sunday games. Phillies are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a loss. Phillies are 32-68 in their last 100 games vs. a right-handed starter. Phillies are 5-1 in Pivettas last 6 starts. Phillies are 5-1 in Pivettas last 6 starts on grass. Phillies are 7-3 in Pivettas last 10 starts vs. National League East. Phillies are 2-5 in Pivettas last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Phillies are 2-5 in Pivettas last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Phillies are 1-6 in Pivettas last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

OU Trends

NY Mets

Under is 4-0 in Mets last 4 games following a win. Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 on grass. Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 vs. National League East. Over is 5-2 in Mets last 7 Sunday games. Over is 14-6 in Mets last 20 road games. Over is 11-5 in Mets last 16 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 10-1-2 in Syndergaards last 13 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 6-1 in Syndergaards last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-1-1 in Syndergaards last 5 Sunday starts. Under is 3-1-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 8-3 in Syndergaards last 11 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Philadelphia

Under is 2-0-2 in Phillies last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-1-2 in Phillies last 10 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1-2 in Phillies last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 4-1-2 in Phillies last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 19-6-2 in Phillies last 27 Sunday games. Under is 6-2-1 in Phillies last 9 overall. Under is 6-2-1 in Phillies last 9 on grass. Under is 6-2-2 in Phillies last 10 vs. National League East. Under is 38-16-7 in Phillies last 61 games following a loss. Under is 14-6-2 in Phillies last 22 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 32-14-10 in Phillies last 56 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 3-0-1 in Pivettas last 4 Sunday starts. Over is 4-0 in Pivettas last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1-1 in Pivettas last 6 home starts. Over is 6-2 in Pivettas last 8 starts vs. National League East. Over is 3-1-1 in Pivettas last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2-1 in Pivettas last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Mets are 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts vs. Phillies. Mets are 41-16 in the last 57 meetings in Philadelphia. Mets are 55-24 in the last 79 meetings. Over is 80-39-5 in the last 124 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Sean Barber

• Under is 5-1 in Barbers last 6 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Road team is 5-1 in Barbers last 6 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 4-1 in Barbers last 5 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Under is 4-1 in Barbers last 5 games behind home plate.

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GAME: Seattle Mariners (78-83) at Los Angeles Angels (79-82)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 01 - 3:07 PM EST
WHERE: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Mariners at Angels

Gracenote
Oct 1, 2017

The Seattle Mariners look to wrap up the season with a second straight series win when they visit the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday for the rubber match of their three-game set. Seattle, which began its season-ending road trip by taking two of three in Oakland, used a five-run eighth inning to post a 6-4 triumph on Saturday and even the series.

Mitch Haniger registered his fourth multi-hit performance in six games - going 5-for-5 with three doubles - while Kyle Seager and Yonder Alonso hit back-to-back homers during the eighth-inning uprising, with the former's being a three-run shot. Jacob Hannemann added his first career shot as Seattle remained tied with Texas for third place in the American League West. The Angels sit just one game ahead of the Mariners and Rangers after losing for the 10th time in 13 contests. Albert Pujols registered his 1,918th career RBI in Saturday's setback, moving him past Eddie Murray for eighth place on the all-time list - according to when RBIs became an official stat in 1920.

TV: 3:07 p.m. ET, TBS, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), FSN West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners LH James Paxton (12-5, 3.12 ERA) vs. Angels RH Parker Bridwell (9-3, 3.87)

Paxton is 0-2 with a 6.97 ERA in three starts since returning from a pectoral injury that cost him more than a month but has not allowed more than three earned runs since surrendering seven on June 16 at Texas. The 28-year-old Canadian worked 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision at Oakland on Tuesday after totaling five frames in his first two turns following the absence. Paxton is 4-2 with a 2.26 ERA in 10 career starts against the Angels, including a 1-0 record and 2.50 ERA in three outings this season.

Bridwell is coming off a road victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday in which he allowed three runs and five hits over 6 2/3 innings. The 26-year-old Texan has served up four homers and recorded only two strikeouts in 12 frames over his last two outings after keeping the ball in the park and fanning seven across six innings against Texas on Sept. 16. Bridwell is 1-1 with a 4.00 ERA in three starts against Seattle this season - his first in the majors, including a home loss on June 30 in which he was tagged for five runs and 11 hits over six frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mariners DH Nelson Cruz needs one blast to reach the 40-homer plateau for the fourth straight season.

2. The Angels will finish with a losing record for a second consecutive season for the first time since a three-year run from 1992-94.

3. Seattle's Jean Segura (.300 batting average), who sat out Saturday's game, likely will do so again for the finale and join Felix Fermin (1994) and Alex Rodriguez (1996-98, 2000) as the only shortstops in franchise history to hit .300 or better.

PREDICTION: Mariners 5, Angels 3

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Trends - Seattle at LA Angels

W/L Trends

Seattle

Mariners are 15-5 in their last 20 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Mariners are 23-11 in their last 34 vs. a team with a losing record. Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mariners are 4-10 in their last 14 overall. Mariners are 4-10 in their last 14 games on grass. Mariners are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. American League West. Mariners are 1-7 in their last 8 Sunday games. Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series. Mariners are 7-0 in Paxtons last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Mariners are 5-1 in Paxtons last 6 road starts. Mariners are 4-1 in Paxtons last 5 starts during game 3 of a series. Mariners are 4-1 in Paxtons last 5 Sunday starts. Mariners are 8-3 in Paxtons last 11 starts. Mariners are 8-3 in Paxtons last 11 starts on grass.

LA Angels

Angels are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Angels are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Angels are 4-11 in their last 15 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Angels are 3-10 in their last 13 overall. Angels are 3-10 in their last 13 games on grass. Angels are 2-8 in their last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter. Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series. Angels are 1-5 in their last 6 home games. Angels are 7-0 in Bridwells last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Angels are 4-0 in Bridwells last 4 starts vs. American League West. Angels are 6-0 in Bridwells last 6 Sunday starts. Angels are 8-1 in Bridwells last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Angels are 8-1 in Bridwells last 9 starts during game 3 of a series. Angels are 7-1 in Bridwells last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 6-1 in Bridwells last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 16-3 in Bridwells last 19 starts. Angels are 15-3 in Bridwells last 18 starts on grass. Angels are 4-1 in Bridwells last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Angels are 7-2 in Bridwells last 9 starts with 4 days of rest. Angels are 6-2 in Bridwells last 8 home starts.

OU Trends

Seattle

Over is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 overall. Over is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 road games. Over is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 on grass. Over is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 vs. American League West. Over is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 6-1 in Mariners last 7 during game 3 of a series. Over is 3-1-1 in Mariners last 5 games following a win. Under is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 Sunday games. Under is 3-0-1 in Paxtons last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 5-0-1 in Paxtons last 6 road starts. Under is 4-1 in Paxtons last 5 Sunday starts. Over is 6-2-1 in Paxtons last 9 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-2-1 in Paxtons last 9 starts on grass. Over is 6-2-1 in Paxtons last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-2-1 in Paxtons last 9 starts overall. Under is 3-1-1 in Paxtons last 5 starts vs. American League West. Under is 5-2 in Paxtons last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.

LA Angels

Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 home games. Over is 5-2 in Angels last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 5-2 in Angels last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2 in Angels last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Angels last 7 during game 3 of a series. Under is 60-29-5 in Angels last 94 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-0 in Bridwells last 6 Sunday starts. Under is 7-0 in Bridwells last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-1-1 in Bridwells last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 7-1-1 in Bridwells last 9 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 6-1-1 in Bridwells last 8 home starts. Under is 6-1 in Bridwells last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 11-3-1 in Bridwells last 15 starts overall. Under is 10-3-1 in Bridwells last 14 starts on grass. Over is 3-1-1 in Bridwells last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles. Over is 11-5-1 in the last 17 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Lazaro Diaz

• Road team is 5-0 in Diazs last 5 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
• Under is 4-1-3 in Diazs last 8 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
• Road team is 6-2 in Diazs last 8 games behind home plate.
• Over is 16-6-4 in Diazs last 26 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Under is 5-2 in Diazs last 7 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 5-2 in Diazs last 7 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
• Road team is 23-11 in Diazs last 34 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Mariners are 3-7 in their last 10 Sunday games with Diaz behind home plate.
• Mariners are 3-9 in their last 12 games with Diaz behind home plate.
• Angels are 2-9 in their last 11 games with Diaz behind home plate.

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GAME: Atlanta Braves (71-90) at Miami Marlins (77-84)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 01 - 3:10 PM EST
WHERE: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Braves at Marlins

Gracenote
Oct 1, 2017

Giancarlo Stanton enters the final game of the season Sunday looking for his 60th homer as the Miami Marlins host the Atlanta Braves, one day after one of his teammates reached a pair of milestones in a 10-2 victory. Second baseman Dee Gordon swiped a pair of bases, giving him 60 on the year and the major-league lead entering the final day of the campaign, and had three hits to reach 200 for the second time in three seasons.

While the milestones are nice for Gordon - he is five shy of his career high of 205 set in 2015 - the focus remains on Stanton, as the right-fielder is one longball short of becoming the sixth player with a 60-homer season in major-league history. Atlanta’s setback Saturday clinched its third consecutive 90-loss season and extended its losing streak to six games, further raising speculation manager Brian Snitker may not have his option picked up for 2018. Outfielder Lane Adams and second baseman Ozzie Albies each extended their hitting streaks to five games for the Braves on Saturday. Miami has won three in a row and eight of its past 12 games, but will finish under .500 for the eighth consecutive season.

TV: 3:10 p.m. ET, FSN South (Atlanta), FSN Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves LH Max Fried (1-1, 3.74 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Jose Urena (14-7, 3.77)

Fried makes his fourth start and ninth appearance of his rookie season, looking to build off a strong outing Monday despite taking a loss to the New York Mets. The 23-year-old gave up one earned run across 5 1/3 innings in that defeat, the second time in three starts he has given up just one earned run. Fried, who has posted a 3.21 ERA in his three starts, gave up three earned runs in 3 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Marlins on Sept. 9.

Urena established himself as a key part of Miami’s rotation in his third major-league season, and makes his 28th start of 2017 after going 7-3 with a 3.58 ERA in his past 13 appearances. The 26-year-old struggled in his last appearance, giving up six runs on nine hits over five innings Tuesday in a loss at Colorado. Urena has pitched well against the Braves this season, going 2-1 in four starts with a 2.22 ERA.

WALK-OFFS

1. Braves CF Ender Inciarte, who leads the majors with 662 at-bats this season, did not start for the second consecutive game Saturday with a sore left thumb.

2. Stanton has 131 RBIs on the season - a franchise record - while OF Marcell Ozuna’s 122 RBIs rank second in team history.

3. Atlanta has won the final game of the regular season each of the past five years.

PREDICTION: Marlins 5, Braves 1

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Trends - Atlanta at Miami

W/L Trends

Atlanta

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

Miami

Marlins are 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Marlins are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. National League East. Marlins are 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Marlins are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Marlins are 6-0 in their last 6 home games. Marlins are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 during game 4 of a series. Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 Sunday games. Marlins are 4-0 in Urenas last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Marlins are 9-1 in Urenas last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Marlins are 4-1 in Urenas last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Marlins are 6-2 in Urenas last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 6-2 in Urenas last 8 Sunday starts. Marlins are 3-7 in Urenas last 10 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends

Atlanta

Under is 5-1 in Braves last 6 Sunday games. Under is 6-2 in Braves last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 9-3 in Braves last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 8-3 in Braves last 11 overall. Under is 8-3 in Braves last 11 on grass. Under is 8-3 in Braves last 11 vs. National League East. Under is 5-2 in Braves last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 during game 4 of a series. Over is 19-8 in Braves last 27 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 35-15-2 in Braves last 52 vs. a team with a losing record.

Miami

Over is 5-1-1 in Marlins last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1-1 in Marlins last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 7-2-2 in Marlins last 11 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-2-1 in Marlins last 10 home games. Over is 7-2-2 in Marlins last 11 vs. National League East. Over is 13-5-2 in Marlins last 20 overall. Over is 26-10-3 in Marlins last 39 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 13-5-2 in Marlins last 20 on grass. Over is 7-3-1 in Marlins last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 9-4-1 in Marlins last 14 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Urenas last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 9-2 in Urenas last 11 Sunday starts. Under is 8-2-1 in Urenas last 11 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 9-3-2 in Urenas last 14 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Under is 3-1-1 in Urenas last 5 starts vs. Braves. Braves are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Miami.

Umpire Trends - Chris Segal

• Under is 11-2 in Segals last 13 games behind home plate.
• Under is 4-1 in Segals last 5 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.

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GAME: Baltimore Orioles (75-86) at Tampa Bay Rays (79-82)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 01 - 3:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Orioles at Rays

Gracenote
Sep 30, 2017

The Tampa Bay Rays hope to finish the season with four straight wins as they go for a three-game sweep of the slumping Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. The Rays routed the Orioles in the opener before holding on for a 4-3 victory on Saturday as closer Alex Colome pushed his major league-leading total to 47 saves, leaving him one shy of matching the franchise record set in 2012 by Fernando Rodney.

Logan Morrison recorded a single for Tampa Bay in the victory and remains at 38 homers - the third-most in franchise history behind Carlos Pena, who is second at 29 and also owns the club record of 46 - which he set in 2007. Blake Snell looks to end his season on a high note when he takes the mound for the Rays (79-82) against Baltimore’s Kevin Gausman, who has registered 17 strikeouts in 13 scoreless innings during two victories over Tampa Bay this season. The Orioles (75-86) continue to struggle down the stretch with four straight losses and a 4-18 record since being three games over .500 and in the middle of the American League wild-card race on Sept. 5. J.J. Hardy, who could play his final game in a Baltimore uniform on Sunday, has recorded three multi-hit performances in eight contests since coming off the disabled list.

TV: 3:10 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Baltimore), FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Kevin Gausman (11-11, 4.81 ERA) vs. Rays LH Blake Snell (4-7, 4.27)

Gausman has allowed fewer than two runs in four of his last six starts but is just 2-2 during that stretch after giving up six over four innings at Pittsburgh on Tuesday. The 26-year-old LSU product is 6-4 with a 3.59 ERA since the All-Star Game as opposed to 5-7 with a 5.85 mark before the break. Trevor Plouffe is 4-for-9 with a homer versus Gausman, who is 5-4 with a 3.82 ERA in 13 career appearances (11 starts) against the Rays.

Snell struggled against the New York Yankees on Tuesday, when he permitted four runs on four hits and four walks without recording an out in the second inning. The 24-year-old Seattle native had posted five quality starts in his previous eight outings, going 4-0 in that span. Adam Jones could miss Sunday with a leg injury but is 3-for-5 with a homer against Snell, who is 0-1 with a 5.56 ERA in two career starts versus Baltimore.

WALK-OFFS

1. Baltimore DH Pedro Alvarez, who spent most of the season in the minors, is 9-for-23 with four RBIs over his last seven games.

2. Tampa Bay SS Adeiny Hechavarria is 6-for-12 at the plate in his last three games and has not committed an error since July 30.

3. Orioles rookie 1B-OF Trey Mancini went 0-for-2 with two walks on Saturday, putting an end to his 17-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Orioles 4, Rays 2