Friday 5-4-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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W/L Trends
Miami

Marlins are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Marlins are 11-23 in their last 34 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Marlins are 5-11 in their last 16 games following a loss.
Marlins are 8-19 in their last 27 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 7-21 in their last 28 road games.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 2-8 in their last 10 during game 1 of a series.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Marlins are 1-7 in their last 8 games following an off day.
Marlins are 0-6 in their last 6 vs. National League Central.
Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 0-6 in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Marlins are 5-0 in Chens last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Marlins are 4-1 in Chens last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 7-3 in Chens last 10 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Cincinnati

Reds are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Reds are 30-62 in their last 92 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Reds are 4-10 in their last 14 during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 19-49 in their last 68 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Reds are 10-26 in their last 36 vs. National League East.
Reds are 14-39 in their last 53 overall.
Reds are 14-39 in their last 53 games on grass.
Reds are 17-51 in their last 68 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 5-16 in their last 21 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Reds are 8-26 in their last 34 games following a loss.
Reds are 2-8 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 3-14 in their last 17 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 1-6 in their last 7 Friday games.
Reds are 3-18 in their last 21 home games.
Reds are 0-6 in their last 6 games following an off day.
Reds are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Reds are 4-1 in Romanos last 5 starts vs. National League East.
Reds are 2-6 in Romanos last 8 starts.
Reds are 2-6 in Romanos last 8 starts on grass.
Reds are 1-4 in Romanos last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 0-4 in Romanos last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Miami

Under is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 games following a loss.
Under is 8-1 in Marlins last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 on grass.
Over is 7-2 in Marlins last 9 games following an off day.
Over is 16-5 in Marlins last 21 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 12-5 in Marlins last 17 vs. National League Central.
Over is 32-15-5 in Marlins last 52 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 34-16-3 in Marlins last 53 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 38-18-2 in Marlins last 58 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 4-0 in Chens last 4 Friday starts.
Over is 4-0 in Chens last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 4-0 in Chens last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 8-3 in Chens last 11 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Chens last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Chens last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Chens last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Cincinnati

Over is 6-1 in Reds last 7 games following a loss.
Over is 6-1 in Reds last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 9-3 in Reds last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-3 in Reds last 11 overall.
Over is 8-3 in Reds last 11 on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Reds last 7 home games.
Over is 4-0 in Romanos last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Romanos last 4 starts vs. National League East.
Over is 5-1 in Romanos last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Romanos last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Cincinnati.
Marlins are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Marlins are 12-26 in the last 38 meetings in Cincinnati.

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Preview: Rockies at Mets
Gracenote
May 3, 2018

The New York Mets have come back to the pack following the best start in franchise history, relinquishing first place in the National League East following a three-game sweep by division rival Atlanta. New York, which has dropped 11 of 17 since its scorching 11-1 start to the year, resumes its six-game homestand against the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.

The Mets were bludgeoned for 21 runs and 41 hits by the Braves and enter the series opener against the Rockies riding an 18-inning scoreless streak following back-to-back shutouts in which they managed a combined six hits. "Things have not gone well lately," rookie manager Mickey Callaway said. "That's part of a long baseball season to have ups and downs. The main thing we have to do is continue to do the same things we did when we were going well, and eventually we'll come out of it." Colorado scored only four runs in the first four contests of its nine-game road trip, but it improved to 3-3 on the trek by taking two of three from the Chicago Cubs, including an 11-2 thumping in Wednesday's series finale. Third baseman Nolan Arenado was 5-for-14 with three homers and seven RBIs in the three-game set at Chicago.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Colorado), SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH German Marquez (1-3, 5.14 ERA) vs. Mets RH Zack Wheeler (2-1, 4.09)

Although Marquez lost his second consecutive start Saturday at Miami, he shaved one run off his ERA after permitting three runs (one earned) over six innings. The 23-year-old Venezuelan has pitched dramatically better away from Coors Field, posting a 1-1 record and 1.59 ERA in three road starts as opposed to a 10.64 ERA in Colorado. Yoenis Cespedes has a homer in three at-bats versus Marquez, who gave up three runs in his lone start against New York last season.

Wheeler pitched only five innings Sunday at San Diego, but he picked up the victory by striking out a season-high nine while permitting two runs on six hits. The 27-year-old lost his only home start of the season despite giving up three runs over six innings versus Washington to fall to 8-16 with a 4.88 ERA lifetime at Citi Field. Wheeler lost his only career start against the Rockies back in 2014, allowing seven runs (four earned) and six hits over four innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Arenado was 10-for-25 with two homers and eight RBIs in six games versus the Mets in 2017.

2. Mets RHP Jacob deGrom could make his start Monday after an MRI exam revealed no structural damage in his elbow.

3. The Mets and Rockies split six meetings a year ago, with the home team winning two of three each time.

PREDICTION: Rockies 5, Mets 3

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W/L Trends
Colorado

Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 8-2 in their last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 3-8 in their last 11 games following an off day.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Rockies are 4-1 in Marquezs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 4-1 in Marquezs last 5 Friday starts.
Rockies are 7-2 in Marquezs last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 6-2 in Marquezs last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Rockies are 0-4 in Marquezs last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 0-5 in Marquezs last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 0-5 in Marquezs last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.

NY Mets

Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games.
Mets are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Mets are 7-3 in their last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 1 of a series.
Mets are 9-4 in their last 13 games following a loss.
Mets are 7-19 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 4-11 in their last 15 vs. National League West.
Mets are 14-41 in their last 55 vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 home games.
Mets are 4-1 in Wheelers last 5 starts.
Mets are 4-1 in Wheelers last 5 starts on grass.
Mets are 4-1 in Wheelers last 5 Friday starts.
Mets are 4-1 in Wheelers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 5-2 in Wheelers last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 9-4 in Wheelers last 13 starts with 4 days of rest.
Mets are 4-9 in Wheelers last 13 home starts.
Mets are 2-7 in Wheelers last 9 starts vs. National League West.
Mets are 2-7 in Wheelers last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 1-4 in Wheelers last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Mets are 0-5 in Wheelers last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
Colorado

Under is 7-1 in Rockies last 8 overall.
Under is 7-1 in Rockies last 8 on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 road games.
Under is 9-2 in Rockies last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 games following an off day.
Under is 7-2 in Rockies last 9 vs. National League East.
Under is 15-5-2 in Rockies last 22 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2-1 in Rockies last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-3-1 in Rockies last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 8-2 in Marquezs last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-1-1 in Marquezs last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Marquezs last 5 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 8-2-1 in Marquezs last 11 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 17-5 in Marquezs last 22 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Marquezs last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Marquezs last 5 road starts.
Under is 15-5-1 in Marquezs last 21 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 14-5-1 in Marquezs last 20 starts on grass.
Under is 14-5-1 in Marquezs last 20 starts overall.
Under is 5-2 in Marquezs last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-2-1 in Marquezs last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

NY Mets

Over is 6-0-1 in Mets last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-1-1 in Mets last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Mets last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Mets last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2-1 in Mets last 8 games following a loss.
Over is 35-14-5 in Mets last 54 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 9-4 in Mets last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 13-6-1 in Mets last 20 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 33-16-3 in Mets last 52 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 33-16-3 in Mets last 52 vs. National League West.
Over is 4-0-1 in Wheelers last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 3-0-1 in Wheelers last 4 starts vs. National League West.
Over is 7-1 in Wheelers last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 5-1-1 in Wheelers last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Wheelers last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-2-2 in Wheelers last 12 home starts.
Over is 8-2-1 in Wheelers last 11 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 13-5-3 in Wheelers last 21 starts on grass.
Over is 13-5-3 in Wheelers last 21 starts overall.
Under is 5-2-1 in Wheelers last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in New York.
Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Rockies are 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.
Rockies are 4-13 in the last 17 meetings in New York.

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Preview: Blue Jays at Rays
Gracenote
May 4, 2018

The Tampa Bay Rays figure to have a definitive advantage in terms of rest when they begin a three-game series with the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. While the Rays had Thursday off to absorb a series loss at the Detroit Tigers, the Blue Jays played 20 innings while splitting a doubleheader in Cleveland that ended just before midnight.

Yangervis Solarte's grand slam in the 11th lifted Toronto to a 13-11 win in the opener and he had a solo shot among three hits in the nightcap but the Indians rolled 13-4. Toronto activated star third baseman Josh Donaldson (shoulder) from the disabled list and he received plenty of work in his return, going 4-for-11 with two homers during the twinbill. The Rays have played four straight one-run games, losing three of them, including Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Tigers in 12 innings. Tampa Bay won its last four at home and will aim for five straight behind rookie Ryan Yarbrough, who opposes red-hot lefty J.A. Happ for the Blue Jays.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, Sportsnet One (Toronto), FS Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays LH J.A. Happ (4-1, 3.50 ERA) vs. Rays LH Ryan Yarbrough (1-1, 4.19)

Happ has at least eight strikeouts in each of his last five starts and fanned nine in seven strong innings while defeating Texas his last time out. The 35-year-old's only road outing resulted in six innings of one-run ball at Baltimore on April 9, but he owns a 6.27 ERA in eight career games (seven starts) at Tampa Bay. Despite sharing a division, Happ hasn't faced the Rays over his last 36 starts dating to Sept. 4, 2016.

Yarbrough will be making his eighth appearance of the year but just his second start. He took the loss in his first start April 15 against Philadelphia after giving up five runs (two earned) in 4 2/3 innings. The 26-year-old allowed two runs in four frames of relief at Boston on April 28 to pick up his first career victory.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rays C Wilson Ramos has hit safely in 11 straight games and 1B C.J. Cron has done so in 10 straight.

2. Blue Jays 1B Justin Smoak was placed on the paternity list to make room on the active roster for Donaldson.

3. Toronto CF Kevin Pillar is 14-for-34 with 10 extra-base hits and five walks during a nine-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 4, Rays 3

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W/L Trends
Toronto

Blue Jays are 8-2 in their last 10 during game 1 of a series.
Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. a team with a losing record.
Blue Jays are 6-16 in their last 22 Friday games.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 games on astroturf.
Blue Jays are 4-0 in Happs last 4 road starts.
Blue Jays are 5-0 in Happs last 5 starts.
Blue Jays are 4-0 in Happs last 4 starts on astroturf.
Blue Jays are 6-1 in Happs last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Blue Jays are 9-2 in Happs last 11 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Blue Jays are 4-1 in Happs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 4-1 in Happs last 5 starts vs. American League East.
Blue Jays are 20-7 in Happs last 27 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Blue Jays are 19-7 in Happs last 26 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 23-9 in Happs last 32 starts with 4 days of rest.
Blue Jays are 6-13 in Happs last 19 starts during game 1 of a series.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in Happs last 5 Friday starts.

Tampa Bay

Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 games on astroturf.
Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Rays are 9-3 in their last 12 overall.
Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rays are 3-7 in their last 10 games following an off day.
Rays are 4-11 in their last 15 games following a loss.
Rays are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Rays are 1-8 in their last 9 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Toronto

Over is 3-0-1 in Blue Jays last 4 on astroturf.
Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 Friday games.
Over is 4-0-2 in Blue Jays last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-0-1 in Blue Jays last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 4-0-1 in Blue Jays last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-1-1 in Blue Jays last 9 overall.
Over is 6-1-2 in Blue Jays last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-2 in Blue Jays last 9 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 12-5 in Blue Jays last 17 vs. American League East.
Under is 8-1-1 in Happs last 10 Friday starts.
Under is 5-1-1 in Happs last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Happs last 5 road starts.
Under is 3-1-1 in Happs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Happs last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 3-1-1 in Happs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Happs last 5 starts overall.
Under is 7-3-1 in Happs last 11 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 7-3 in Happs last 10 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 41-20-2 in Happs last 63 starts on astroturf.

Tampa Bay

Under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 overall.
Over is 5-0 in Rays last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-1 in Rays last 8 on astroturf.
Over is 7-1 in Rays last 8 home games.
Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 games following an off day.
Under is 5-1 in Rays last 6 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 Friday games.
Over is 6-2 in Rays last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Rays last 7 vs. American League East.
Under is 15-7-1 in Rays last 23 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.

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Preview: Giants at Braves
Gracenote
May 3, 2018

Two of the hottest teams in the National League meet Friday night when the San Francisco Giants - winners of eight of their past 11 contests - visit Atlanta to begin a three-game series with the NL East-leading Braves. The Giants’ recent spurt has pushed them above .500 at 16-15, while the Braves have won five in a row in finishing a three-city road trip at 7-3.


Nick Hundley gave the Giants a big boost in Wednesday’s 9-4 victory over San Diego, matching a career high with four hits, and Brandon Crawford snapped a 5-for-47 skid with two hits. San Francisco may be without right fielder Andrew McCutchen, who left Wednesday’s game after being hit by a pitch in the left elbow. The Braves absolutely dominated the Mets in a three-game road sweep, outscoring New York 21-2, and lead the NL with 172 runs scored along with a plus-57 run differential. Nick Markakis fell a triple shy of the cycle, driving in three runs and scoring three times in Thursday’s 11-0 rout. Markakis (.336) and teammate Freddie Freeman (.322) are among the NL leaders in batting average.

TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco), FS South (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Chris Stratton (2-2, 3.90 ERA) vs. Braves RH Mike Foltynewicz (2-1, 2.53)

Stratton had allowed more than two earned runs just once in his first five starts before the opener of Saturday’s doubleheader against Los Angeles, in which he gave up six runs on six hits with four walks in just 1 1/3 innings. The 27-year-old pitched well in going 2-0 in his three previous outings, giving up just three runs on 10 hits with 17 strikeouts in 20 2/3 innings. Stratton made two relief appearances against Atlanta in 2016, not allowing a run in two innings.

Foltynewicz has yet to give up more than two earned runs in any of his six starts this season, and held Philadelphia to one on three hits with six strikeouts over six innings in a victory Saturday. The 26-year-old only walked two hitters last time out after issuing eight in his previous 10 2/3 innings over two starts. Foltynewicz, who is holding opponents to a .209 average this season, is 2-2 in five career starts against the Giants with a 4.45 ERA.

WALK-OFFS

1. San Francisco RHP Johnny Cueto reportedly will seek a second opinion on his sore right elbow.

2. Atlanta rookie LF Ronald Acuna Jr. collected his fifth multi-hit game in his eighth career contest Thursday, highlighted by a 451-foot homer.

3. Giants RHP Mark Melancon, on the disabled list with a right elbow flexor strain, is expected to throw a bullpen session this weekend.

PREDICTION: Braves 6, Giants 3

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W/L Trends
San Francisco

Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games.
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Giants are 23-47 in their last 70 road games.
Giants are 37-76 in their last 113 games following a win.
Giants are 18-40 in their last 58 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 18-42 in their last 60 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Giants are 17-42 in their last 59 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Giants are 8-21 in their last 29 vs. National League East.
Giants are 2-6 in their last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 5-0 in Strattons last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Giants are 5-1 in Strattons last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Giants are 4-1 in Strattons last 5 starts.
Giants are 4-1 in Strattons last 5 starts on grass.

Atlanta

Braves are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a win.
Braves are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
Braves are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 5-0 in their last 5 games on grass.
Braves are 7-1 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 14-3 in their last 17 vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 6-2 in their last 8 home games.
Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Braves are 2-5 in Foltynewiczs last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 2-7 in Foltynewiczs last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 1-5 in Foltynewiczs last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 1-5 in Foltynewiczs last 6 home starts.
Braves are 2-11 in Foltynewiczs last 13 starts.
Braves are 2-11 in Foltynewiczs last 13 starts on grass.
Braves are 0-5 in Foltynewiczs last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Braves are 0-5 in Foltynewiczs last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 0-6 in Foltynewiczs last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Braves are 0-4 in Foltynewiczs last 4 Friday starts.

OU Trends
San Francisco

Under is 7-0 in Giants last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 5-1 in Giants last 6 road games.
Under is 5-1 in Giants last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-2 in Giants last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Giants last 8 overall.
Over is 6-2 in Giants last 8 on grass.
Under is 16-6 in Giants last 22 games following a win.
Under is 5-2 in Giants last 7 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Strattons last 5 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Strattons last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Strattons last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.

Atlanta

Under is 5-0-1 in Braves last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Braves last 6 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Braves last 9 games following a win.
Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 20-9-1 in Braves last 30 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 4-0 in Foltynewiczs last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-0-1 in Foltynewiczs last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-0-2 in Foltynewiczs last 5 home starts.
Under is 3-0-2 in Foltynewiczs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0-2 in Foltynewiczs last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-1-2 in Foltynewiczs last 10 starts on grass.
Under is 7-1-2 in Foltynewiczs last 10 starts overall.
Over is 6-1 in Foltynewiczs last 7 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 4-1-2 in Foltynewiczs last 7 Friday starts.
Over is 5-2 in Foltynewiczs last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 7-3-3 in Foltynewiczs last 13 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Atlanta.

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Preview: Red Sox at Rangers
Gracenote
May 4, 2018

Rick Porcello looks to continue his undefeated start when the Boston Red Sox visit the Texas Rangers on Friday for the second contest of their four-game series. Porcello has not factored in the decision in either of his last two outings after winning his first four starts.

Porcello has won six consecutive decisions dating back to last season and will look to help the Red Sox bounce back from an 11-5 pummeling in Thursday's series opener. Mookie Betts homered for the fourth time in a two-game span and leads the major leagues with 12 blasts. Nomar Mazara is swinging his own hot bat for Texas with three homers in as many contests, and his career-best five-RBI output on Thursday gives him 10 in a four-game span. Delino DeShields recorded two hits for the fourth time in five games and is 11-for-31 during his seven-game hitting streak.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), FS Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox RH Rick Porcello (4-0, 2.23 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Bartolo Colon (1-0, 2.87)

Porcello did not receive a decision against Tampa Bay in his last turn, when he gave up three runs and seven hits over 7 2/3 innings. The 29-year-old hasn't issued a free pass in four of his six starts and has registered 38 strikeouts against walks in 40 1/3 frames. Porcello is 6-4 with a 5.52 ERA in 11 career starts versus the Rangers, who are hitting a collective .336 against him.

Colon is making his fifth start of the season after picking up his first win of the campaign in his last turn, when he gave up three runs and six hits over seven innings against Toronto. The 44-year-old has a stellar 0.86 WHIP over 31 1/3 frames and has struck out 21 while issuing just three walks. Colon is 9-11 with a 3.76 ERA in 29 career appearances (27 starts) versus Boston but is starting against the club for the first time since July 14, 2013, when he was pitching for Oakland.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Rangers have won two straight against the Red Sox since losing last season's first five meetings.

2. Boston CF Jackie Bradley Jr. was hitless in four at-bats in the opener and is 2-for-29 with 12 strikeouts over his last nine appearances.

3. Texas recalled LHP Yohander Mendez from Round Rock and optioned RHP Nick Gardewine to the Triple-A affiliate while activating Carlos Perez, who was claimed off waivers from Atlanta, and designating fellow C Juan Centeno for assignment.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 8, Rangers 7

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W/L Trends
Boston

Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 24-8 in their last 32 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 20-7 in their last 27 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 11-4 in their last 15 road games.
Red Sox are 22-8 in their last 30 overall.
Red Sox are 38-14 in their last 52 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Red Sox are 16-6 in their last 22 Friday games.
Red Sox are 49-20 in their last 69 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 17-7 in their last 24 games on grass.
Red Sox are 12-5 in their last 17 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 7-3 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Red Sox are 5-0 in Porcellos last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Porcellos last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Porcellos last 4 starts on grass.
Red Sox are 5-0 in Porcellos last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Porcellos last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 6-1 in Porcellos last 7 road starts.
Red Sox are 5-1 in Porcellos last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 5-1 in Porcellos last 6 starts.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Porcellos last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Porcellos last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 19-7 in Porcellos last 26 starts during game 2 of a series.
Red Sox are 5-2 in Porcellos last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 2-5 in Porcellos last 7 Friday starts.

Texas

Rangers are 8-3 in their last 11 during game 2 of a series.
Rangers are 12-25 in their last 37 games on grass.
Rangers are 8-17 in their last 25 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 4-9 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Rangers are 8-19 in their last 27 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 7-20 in their last 27 home games.
Rangers are 6-18 in their last 24 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 3-11 in their last 14 games following a win.
Rangers are 3-14 in their last 17 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.

OU Trends
Boston

Under is 6-1-1 in Red Sox last 8 games following a loss.
Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-2 in Red Sox last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 6-2 in Red Sox last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 8-3 in Red Sox last 11 vs. American League West.
Over is 13-5-1 in Red Sox last 19 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 14-6-1 in Red Sox last 21 on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Porcellos last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-1-1 in Porcellos last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Porcellos last 6 road starts.
Under is 5-1-1 in Porcellos last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Porcellos last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 3-1-1 in Porcellos last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-4-2 in Porcellos last 17 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 5-2-1 in Porcellos last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3-1 in Porcellos last 11 starts overall.

Texas

Over is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 6-0-1 in Rangers last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-0-1 in Rangers last 7 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 on grass.
Over is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 games following a win.
Over is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 vs. American League East.
Over is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 Friday games.

Head to Head

Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Red Sox are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Texas.
Red Sox are 3-7 in the last 10 meetings in Texas.

Umpire Trends - Adam Hamari

Rangers are 5-0 in their last 5 games with Hamari behind home plate.
Road team is 4-0 in Hamaris last 4 games behind home plate vs. Boston.
Under is 5-1 in Hamaris last 6 Friday games behind home plate.
Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Hamari behind home plate.
Under is 7-3 in Hamaris last 10 games behind home plate.

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Preview: Pirates at Brewers
Gracenote
May 3, 2018

One couldn't ask for a better major-league debut than the one Nick Kingham enjoyed earlier this week, but the sterling performance went only so far as to guarantee him the next start. That comes on Friday as Kingham aims to snap the Pittsburgh Pirates' four-game losing streak when they open a three-game series versus the host Milwaukee Brewers.

Kingham was the talk of the town after taking a perfect game into the seventh inning and finished with a one-hit, nine-strikeout masterpiece in a 5-0 triumph over St. Louis. Pittsburgh (17-15) certainly could use any semblance of a repeat performance given its recent pitching woes, as the team has been outscored 27-10 during its four-game skid. Milwaukee (19-13) answered a four-game skid of its own - courtesy of a sweep by the Chicago Cubs - by erupting for 16 runs to take out the brooms in a three-game set versus lowly Cincinnati. "Everybody was freaking out after the Chicago series, but that was a perfect storm," third baseman Travis Shaw said. "A 5-4 road trip? We'll take it every time."

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh, FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Nick Kingham (1-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Junior Guerra (2-1, 0.82)

With his family in attendance, Kingham retired the first 20 batters he faced before Paul DeJong singled down the left-field line. "I was like, 'You know what, it was a good run, man. It was fun while it lasted,'" the 26-year-old said. Kingham has found his groove in 2018 as he notched a 2-1 mark with a 1.59 ERA in four starts with Triple-A Indianapolis to improve to 43-41 during nine seasons in the minors.

Guerra recorded his fourth straight strong start on Saturday but was saddled with a hard-luck loss despite allowing one run on three hits in six innings of a 3-0 setback at the Cubs. The 33-year-old Venezuelan has permitted a total of three runs (two earned) and 13 hits in 22 innings while registering an 0.95 WHIP and allowing the opposition to bat a slim .176 against him. Starling Marte is 5-for-11 in his career versus Guerra, but the right-hander has flustered Gregory Polanco (0-for-10), David Freese (1-for-9, three strikeouts) and Francisco Cervelli (1-for-8)

WALK-OFFS

1. Milwaukee could also receive a jolt with the likely return of OF Ryan Braun, who exited Wednesday's 3-1 victory over the Reds with a troublesome stiff right calf.

2. Pittsburgh LF Corey Dickerson is 9-for-29 with three homers, eight RBIs and five runs scored during his last eight contests.

3. Brewers RF Domingo Santana is 8-for-24 in his last eight games.

PREDICTION: Pirates 4, Brewers 2

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W/L Trends
Pittsburgh

Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League Central.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Pirates are 17-35 in their last 52 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Pirates are 16-35 in their last 51 road games.
Pirates are 16-39 in their last 55 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Pirates are 3-9 in their last 12 Friday games.
Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Pirates are 1-7 in their last 8 games following a loss.
Pirates are 0-8 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
Pirates are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass.

Milwaukee

Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Brewers are 6-0 in their last 6 home games.
Brewers are 9-1 in their last 10 games following a win.
Brewers are 6-2 in their last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Brewers are 11-4 in their last 15 overall.
Brewers are 11-4 in their last 15 games on grass.
Brewers are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 games following an off day.
Brewers are 7-3 in their last 10 Friday games.
Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Brewers are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Brewers are 4-1 in Guerras last 5 Friday starts.
Brewers are 2-5 in Guerras last 7 starts vs. National League Central.
Brewers are 1-4 in Guerras last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Brewers are 1-5 in Guerras last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Brewers are 0-7 in Guerras last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Pittsburgh

Under is 3-0-2 in Pirates last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 Friday games.
Over is 4-1-2 in Pirates last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 6-2-2 in Pirates last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 3-1-1 in Pirates last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Pirates last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-3 in Pirates last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 33-14-4 in Pirates last 51 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 33-15-4 in Pirates last 52 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 43-21-1 in Pirates last 65 games following a loss.

Milwaukee

Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 games following a win.
Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 38-12-1 in Brewers last 51 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 60-22-2 in Brewers last 84 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 20-8-1 in Brewers last 29 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 15-6 in Brewers last 21 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 7-3 in Brewers last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 35-15-2 in Brewers last 52 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 36-16-2 in Brewers last 54 home games.
Under is 11-5 in Brewers last 16 Friday games.
Under is 68-31-3 in Brewers last 102 overall.
Under is 65-31-3 in Brewers last 99 on grass.
Under is 39-19-1 in Brewers last 59 vs. National League Central.
Under is 4-0 in Guerras last 4 starts on grass.
Over is 6-0 in Guerras last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-0 in Guerras last 4 starts overall.
Under is 8-1 in Guerras last 9 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1 in Guerras last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 15-3 in Guerras last 18 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Guerras last 6 starts vs. National League Central.
Over is 4-1 in Guerras last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Guerras last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Guerras last 5 home starts.
Under is 13-5 in Guerras last 18 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Guerras last 7 Friday starts.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0 in Guerras last 5 starts vs. Pirates.
Under is 14-4-1 in the last 19 meetings in Milwaukee.
Under is 24-7-2 in the last 33 meetings.
Pirates are 25-69 in the last 94 meetings in Milwaukee.
Pirates are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.

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Preview: Twins at White Sox
Gracenote
May 4, 2018

After battling back in the series opener to end their four-game slide, the Chicago White Sox look to make things easier on themselves when they continue their four-game set against the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday. Chicago chopped away at a four-run deficit on Thursday before walking off with a 6-5 victory thanks to Trayce Thompson's solo homer with two outs in the ninth inning.

Rookie Daniel Palka began the comeback in the fourth with a two-run blast - his second homer in 22 major-league at-bats - for the White Sox, who improved to 4-9 in one-run games this season. Logan Morrison fell a triple shy of the cycle on Thursday, but his 3-for-4 effort wasn't enough to help Minnesota avoid its 12th loss in 14 contests. Gregorio Petit continued his strong start to his tenure with the Twins, recording two of the team's other four hits in the setback. The 33-year-old Venezuelan has gone 5-for-11 with an RBI and two runs scored in his first three games after having his contract purchased from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FS North (Minnesota), NBCS Chicago Plus

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Jose Berrios (2-3, 3.63 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Carson Fulmer (2-1, 4.32)

Berrios has gotten roughed up in his last two starts, surrendering nine runs on 11 hits and five walks over seven innings en route to a pair of losses. The 23-year-old Puerto Rican has yielded at least four runs in each of his three setbacks but has allowed nine hits with 22 strikeouts over 23 scoreless frames in his other three turns this season. Berrios improved to 4-1 with a 1.67 ERA in five career starts against Chicago on April 12, when he gave up three hits and fanned a career high-tying 11 in seven innings.

In contrast to Berrios, Fulmer has been superb in his last two outings, recording a pair of victories after allowing two runs and seven hits over 13 innings. It's been a nice turnaround for the 24-year-old Floridian, who yielded 11 runs on 14 hits and nine walks over 10 2/3 frames in his first three starts this year. Fulmer has made one start and one relief appearance against Minnesota in his brief career, going 0-1 while surrendering seven runs on five hits - three homers - and four walks in only three innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. White Sox 3B Matt Davidson has recorded four multi-hit performances in his last eight games after going 2-for-4 in the series opener.

2. Minnesota OF Eddie Rosario has hit safely in six of his last seven contests, going 10-for-29 with four two-hit performances in that span.

3. Chicago 2B Yoan Moncada missed Thursday's game and is day-to-day with hamstring, thumb and foot ailments.

PREDICTION: White Sox 5, Twins 2

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W/L Trends
Minnesota

Twins are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Twins are 2-8 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 2-8 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 3-13 in their last 16 road games.
Twins are 3-13 in their last 16 overall.
Twins are 2-9 in their last 11 games following a loss.
Twins are 2-9 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 2-9 in their last 11 games on grass.
Twins are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Twins are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Twins are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 5-1 in Berrios' last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 4-1 in Berrios' last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
Twins are 2-5 in Berrios' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 2-5 in Berrios' last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 1-4 in Berrios' last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Twins are 1-5 in Berrios' last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 2-11 in Berrios' last 13 road starts.

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 17-35 in their last 52 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 16-35 in their last 51 during game 2 of a series.
White Sox are 3-7 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a win.
White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 Friday games.
White Sox are 15-39 in their last 54 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 5-14 in their last 19 games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 7-20 in their last 27 overall.
White Sox are 6-18 in their last 24 games on grass.
White Sox are 3-10 in their last 13 home games.
White Sox are 2-8 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
White Sox are 4-1 in Fulmers last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 5-2 in Fulmers last 7 starts.

OU Trends
Minnesota

Over is 7-0 in Twins last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 3-0-1 in Twins last 4 Friday games.
Over is 9-1 in Twins last 10 road games.
Over is 6-1 in Twins last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 5-1 in Twins last 6 vs. American League Central.
Over is 9-2 in Twins last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 on grass.
Over is 20-5-2 in Twins last 27 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 8-3 in Twins last 11 games following a loss.
Over is 7-3 in Twins last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Twins last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Berrios' last 5 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Under is 3-1-1 in Berrios' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Berrios' last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 5-2-1 in Berrios' last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Chi. White Sox

Over is 3-0-1 in White Sox last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 Friday games.
Under is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 overall.
Over is 5-1-1 in White Sox last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 on grass.
Under is 5-1-1 in White Sox last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1-1 in White Sox last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in White Sox last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 games following a win.
Under is 7-2 in White Sox last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2-1 in White Sox last 9 vs. American League Central.
Over is 5-2-1 in White Sox last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-1 in Fulmers last 4 home starts.
Under is 3-0-1 in Fulmers last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Fulmers last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Twins are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Twins are 4-1 in Berrios' last 5 starts vs. White Sox.

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Preview: Tigers at Royals
Gracenote
May 3, 2018

The Kansas City Royals are feeling at home at Kauffman Stadium again. The Royals will try for a fourth straight home win following a 10-game skid in their home park when they host the Detroit Tigers for the second of a four-game series Friday.


The Royals have found a groove at the plate, averaging 6.2 runs while winning four of their last six following a stretch during which they scored 3.2 runs per game and went 3-15. Kansas City set a season-high for runs in a 10-6 win in the series opener. The Tigers had won two straight following a string of five losses in six games, and Thursday’s defeat came with the added sting of injury. Miguel Cabrera strained his right hamstring running out an infield single in his first game back after missing three games with a sore left biceps, and the latest injury could land the former MVP on the disabled list.

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


PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers LH Francisco Liriano (3-1, 3.38 ERA) vs. Royals RH Ian Kennedy (1-3, 3.48)

Liriano has allowed three or fewer runs in each of his first five starts, including three quality starts. The 34-year-old won at Baltimore last time out, allowing three runs and six hits over 6 1/3 innings. Liriano has allowed four runs over 12 innings in two starts against Kansas City this season and is 8-5 with a 4.21 ERA versus the Royals in his career.

After starting the season with three straight quality starts, Kennedy has failed to pitch into the sixth in his last three outings. The 33-year-old labored through five innings in a no-decision last time out, allowing two runs and five hits with six strikeouts and two walks against the White Sox. Kennedy is 3-4 with a 4.01 ERA in nine starts against Detroit.


WALK-OFFS

1. Royals C Salvador Perez’s home run Thursday was his 18th against the Tigers – his most against any opponent.

2. Tigers RF Nicholas Castellanos has three straight three-hit games against the Royals and is 12-for-30 versus Kansas City in seven games this season.

3. Kansas City RF Jorge Soler has reached base in a career-high 18 straight games, the longest active streak in the American League, and is 14-for-35 during a nine-game hitting streak.


PREDICTION: Tigers 7, Royals 5

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W/L Trends
Detroit

Tigers are 9-19 in their last 28 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 17-37 in their last 54 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 26-58 in their last 84 overall.
Tigers are 25-56 in their last 81 games on grass.
Tigers are 20-46 in their last 66 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 11-27 in their last 38 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 15-37 in their last 52 vs. American League Central.
Tigers are 11-28 in their last 39 road games.
Tigers are 7-19 in their last 26 Friday games.
Tigers are 7-21 in their last 28 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

Kansas City

Royals are 9-4 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Royals are 6-14 in their last 20 games on grass.
Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Royals are 9-23 in their last 32 overall.
Royals are 7-19 in their last 26 games following a win.
Royals are 3-9 in their last 12 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Royals are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 5-16 in their last 21 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 4-13 in their last 17 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 3-10 in their last 13 home games.
Royals are 2-8 in their last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games.
Royals are 3-7 in Kennedys last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 3-7 in Kennedys last 10 starts.
Royals are 2-5 in Kennedys last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Royals are 2-5 in Kennedys last 7 home starts.
Royals are 1-5 in Kennedys last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 1-5 in Kennedys last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 0-4 in Kennedys last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Detroit

Under is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 14-6 in Tigers last 20 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 7-3 in Tigers last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 9-4 in Tigers last 13 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-5 in Tigers last 16 vs. American League Central.

Kansas City

Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 Friday games.
Under is 7-2 in Royals last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-4-1 in Royals last 16 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 11-4-1 in Royals last 16 vs. American League Central.
Under is 8-3-1 in Royals last 12 home games.
Under is 7-3 in Royals last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3-1 in Royals last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-3-1 in Royals last 11 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 9-4 in Royals last 13 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Kennedys last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 4-0 in Kennedys last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-0 in Kennedys last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Kennedys last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-0 in Kennedys last 5 home starts.
Under is 4-0 in Kennedys last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
Under is 4-0 in Kennedys last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-1 in Kennedys last 9 starts overall.
Over is 5-1 in Kennedys last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1 in Kennedys last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2-1 in Kennedys last 9 Friday starts.
Under is 11-5-1 in Kennedys last 17 starts during game 2 of a series.

Head to Head

Over is 17-8 in the last 25 meetings in Kansas City.
Tigers are 5-13 in the last 18 meetings.
Tigers are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Kansas City.

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