Friday 5-11-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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W/L Trends
Boston

Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 22-5 in their last 27 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games.
Red Sox are 19-7 in their last 26 games following a win.
Red Sox are 26-10 in their last 36 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 26-10 in their last 36 overall.
Red Sox are 15-6 in their last 21 road games.
Red Sox are 15-6 in their last 21 vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 36-15 in their last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 7-3 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 37-18 in their last 55 games on astroturf.
Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts on astroturf.
Red Sox are 6-2 in Sales last 8 starts vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 6-2 in Sales last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 19-7 in Sales last 26 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 5-2 in Sales last 7 starts.
Red Sox are 1-4 in Sales last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Toronto

Blue Jays are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Blue Jays are 3-8 in their last 11 games on astroturf.
Blue Jays are 6-17 in their last 23 Friday games.
Blue Jays are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Blue Jays are 2-6 in their last 8 home games.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Blue Jays are 10-3 in Sanchezs last 13 starts during game 1 of a series.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in Sanchezs last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Blue Jays are 2-6 in Sanchezs last 8 starts.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in Sanchezs last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in Sanchezs last 6 Friday starts.
Blue Jays are 1-6 in Sanchezs last 7 starts vs. American League East.
Blue Jays are 0-4 in Sanchezs last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 0-7 in Sanchezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 0-4 in Sanchezs last 4 home starts.
Blue Jays are 0-5 in Sanchezs last 5 starts on astroturf.
Blue Jays are 0-4 in Sanchezs last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 0-5 in Sanchezs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Boston

Under is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 on astroturf.
Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 21-6-2 in Red Sox last 29 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 15-5 in Red Sox last 20 games following a win.
Under is 8-3 in Red Sox last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 7-3 in Red Sox last 10 vs. American League East.
Over is 4-0 in Sales last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-0 in Sales last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-0 in Sales last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-1 in Sales last 9 starts vs. American League East.
Over is 10-4 in Sales last 14 starts overall.
Under is 12-5 in Sales last 17 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Toronto

Over is 4-0-1 in Blue Jays last 5 Friday games.
Under is 2-0-2 in Blue Jays last 4 games following a loss.
Under is 2-0-2 in Blue Jays last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-2 in Blue Jays last 7 vs. American League East.
Under is 3-1-2 in Blue Jays last 6 overall.
Under is 3-1-3 in Blue Jays last 7 on astroturf.
Over is 3-1-1 in Blue Jays last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 8-3-2 in Blue Jays last 13 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Sanchezs last 4 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Under is 3-0-1 in Sanchezs last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 8-1 in Sanchezs last 9 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 12-3 in Sanchezs last 15 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 12-3-1 in Sanchezs last 16 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 19-6-1 in Sanchezs last 26 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 15-5-1 in Sanchezs last 21 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 23-8-1 in Sanchezs last 32 starts on astroturf.
Under is 38-14-1 in Sanchezs last 53 starts overall.
Under is 20-8 in Sanchezs last 28 home starts.

Head to Head

Red Sox are 4-0 in Sales last 4 road starts vs. Blue Jays.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Toronto.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts vs. Blue Jays.
Red Sox are 21-8 in the last 29 meetings in Toronto.
Under is 5-2 in Sanchezs last 7 starts vs. Red Sox.
Red Sox are 14-6 in the last 20 meetings.

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Preview: Braves at Marlins
Gracenote
May 11, 2018

There is plenty of talk about the young talent the Atlanta Braves have in their lineup but entering the second contest of a four-game set Friday at the Miami Marlins, one of their veterans is enjoying a great start to the season. First baseman Freddie Freeman, who made his major-league debut in 2010, is hitting .326 on the season after collecting a career-high five hits - including a two-run homer - in Thursday’s 9-2 victory, helping Atlanta win its eighth consecutive road game.

Freeman’s 14th multi-hit game of the season helped spark the Braves' offense, while Atlanta starters have allowed just one unearned run in 31 innings in their past five road outings. The surprising Braves blew it open with a seven-run sixth inning Thursday, highlighted by second baseman Ozzie Albies’ first career grand slam - his 11th homer of the season - to give him 17 RBIs in his past 14 games. The Marlins lost their fourth in a row and sixth in the past eight games, as its bullpen gave up seven runs on nine hits in 3 2/3 innings. Third baseman Martin Prado snapped a 1-for-22 skid with two hits and a RBI, but Miami pitching gave up double-digit hits for the 12th time in 37 games.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Brandon McCarthy (4-1, 4.84 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Dan Straily (0-0, 6.75)

McCarthy’s ERA jumped nearly two runs a game after a rough beginning to May, in which he gave up eight runs on 12 hits in 3 1/3 innings in a loss to San Francisco. The 34-year-old had opened the season strong, going 4-0 in his first six turns with a 3.09 ERA and 25 strikeouts against just 12 walks. McCarthy makes his third career start against Miami, going 2-0 with a 2.29 ERA in 19 2/3 innings.

Straily continues working his way back from right forearm inflammation that delayed his season debut until April 30. In two starts since returning, the 29-year-old has allowed six runs on nine hits over eight innings with eight walks and three homers allowed. Straily, who received a no-decision after pitching four innings against Cincinnati on Sunday, is 2-2 with a 5.52 ERA in six starts lifetime against Atlanta.

WALK-OFFS

1. Moved to the sixth spot in the lineup for the series opener, Atlanta CF Ender Inciarte finished 3-for-5 with his major-league leading 16th stolen base.

2. Atlanta LHP Luiz Gohara made his season debut Thursday, giving up one run on two hits in three innings of relief to earn his first career save.

3. Marlins CF Lewis Brinson snapped a 2-for-18 skid with a solo homer in the ninth inning.

PREDICTION: Braves 5, Marlins 3

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W/L Trends
Atlanta

Braves are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. National League East.
Braves are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 10-1 in their last 11 road games.
Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a win.
Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 8-3 in their last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 8-3 in their last 11 overall.
Braves are 6-15 in their last 21 during game 2 of a series.
Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 Friday games.
Braves are 4-0 in McCarthys last 4 starts vs. National League East.
Braves are 5-2 in McCarthys last 7 starts.
Braves are 5-2 in McCarthys last 7 starts on grass.

Miami

Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Marlins are 9-21 in their last 30 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 10-25 in their last 35 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. National League East.
Marlins are 7-20 in their last 27 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Marlins are 3-9 in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Marlins are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
Marlins are 0-6 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass.
Marlins are 5-0 in Strailys last 5 home starts.
Marlins are 4-0 in Strailys last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 4-1 in Strailys last 5 starts.
Marlins are 4-1 in Strailys last 5 starts on grass.
Marlins are 4-1 in Strailys last 5 Friday starts.
Marlins are 5-2 in Strailys last 7 starts vs. National League East.
Marlins are 2-7 in Strailys last 9 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 1-6 in Strailys last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Marlins are 1-7 in Strailys last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Atlanta

Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 5-1-1 in Braves last 7 Friday games.
Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1-1 in Braves last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 9-3 in Braves last 12 games following a win.
Over is 9-4 in Braves last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in McCarthys last 4 starts on grass.
Over is 4-0 in McCarthys last 4 starts overall.
Over is 4-1 in McCarthys last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Miami

Under is 7-0 in Marlins last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 Friday games.
Under is 11-3 in Marlins last 14 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-2 in Marlins last 9 games following a loss.
Under is 6-2 in Marlins last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 home games.
Under is 11-5-2 in Marlins last 18 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 34-16-4 in Marlins last 54 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-0-2 in Strailys last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 7-1-3 in Strailys last 11 starts vs. National League East.
Over is 4-1 in Strailys last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in Strailys last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 12-3-1 in Strailys last 16 home starts.
Over is 6-2-3 in Strailys last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 19-7-3 in Strailys last 29 starts on grass.
Over is 19-7-3 in Strailys last 29 starts overall.
Over is 5-2 in Strailys last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-1 in Strailys last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-2 in Strailys last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Miami.
Over is 3-1-1 in Strailys last 5 starts vs. Braves.
Over is 34-16-3 in the last 53 meetings.
Braves are 43-21 in the last 64 meetings in Miami.

Umpire Trends - Sean Barber

Home team is 6-1 in Barbers last 7 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Over is 8-2 in Barbers last 10 Friday games behind home plate.
Over is 4-1 in Barbers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Miami.
Road team is 7-3 in Barbers last 10 games behind home plate.
Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 games with Barber behind home plate.

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Preview: Royals at Indians
Gracenote
May 11, 2018

Francisco Lindor looks to extend his hitting streak to 12 games when the Cleveland Indians host the Kansas City Royals on Friday night to open a three-game series between the American League Central rivals. The two-time All-Star shortstop is 22-for-52 while hitting safely in 11 straight outings after going deep for the sixth time over eight contests Wednesday in Cleveland’s 6-2 victory at Milwaukee - ending a four-game slide.

Lindor has registered eight multi-hit games in his last 10 outings and is batting .318 in his career against the Royals with 13 homers and 44 RBIs - his best marks against any opponent in each of the last two categories. Trevor Bauer will try to help the Indians (18-18) win back-to-back games for the first time since taking three in a row April 21-23 at Baltimore when he takes the mound against fellow right-hander Jason Hammel. Kansas City (12-25) followed up a 15-7 win in the series opener at Baltimore on Tuesday, in which it scored 10 runs in the first inning, with two straight losses to the Orioles (10-27). Salvador Perez launched a grand slam to extend his hitting streak to four games and Jorge Soler has also hit safely in four straight after knocking in a pair of runs for the Royals in the 11-6 loss Thursday night.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Kansas City, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Jason Hammel (0-4, 4.78 ERA) vs. Indians RH Trevor Bauer (2-3, 2.53)

Hammel has allowed three or fewer earned runs in five of his seven outings but has yet to find a way to get into the win column. The 35-year-old South Carolina native gave up three runs on 10 hits and one walk across 6 2/3 innings Saturday to suffer a 3-2 setback against Detroit. Edwin Encarnacion boasts five homers and Bradley Zimmer is 4-for-9 with a home run versus Hammel, who is 3-5 with a 4.68 ERA in 15 appearances (11 starts) against the Indians.

Bauer yielded four runs (two earned) on two hits and three walks over six innings against the New York Yankees to suffer his third loss of the season last Saturday. The 27-year-old UCLA product has permitted two or fewer earned runs in six of his seven starts, including eight innings of one-run ball in a 1-0 loss to the Royals on April 7. Alcides Escobar is 9-for-28 with a homer against Bauer, who is 2-4 with a 3.08 ERA in 11 career starts versus Kansas City.

WALK-OFFS

1. Kansas City 2B Whit Merrifield had a pair of hits Thursday and is 7-for-14 while hitting in four straight games.

2. Cleveland CF Tyler Naquin is 8-for-19 during a six-game hitting streak and knocked in four runs in the past two.

3. The Indians won two of three against the Royals from April 6-8 in a series where only 10 runs total were scored.

PREDICTION: Indians 6, Royals 3

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W/L Trends
Kansas City

Royals are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League Central.
Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Royals are 17-35 in their last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 9-20 in their last 29 overall.
Royals are 4-10 in their last 14 road games.
Royals are 7-19 in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Royals are 5-15 in their last 20 during game 1 of a series.
Royals are 5-15 in their last 20 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 3-9 in their last 12 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 6-18 in their last 24 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 5-11 in Hammels last 16 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 11-27 in Hammels last 38 starts on grass.
Royals are 11-28 in Hammels last 39 starts.
Royals are 1-4 in Hammels last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Royals are 3-14 in Hammels last 17 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Royals are 1-5 in Hammels last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 1-6 in Hammels last 7 Friday starts.
Royals are 0-6 in Hammels last 6 road starts.
Royals are 0-4 in Hammels last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Royals are 0-5 in Hammels last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Royals are 0-4 in Hammels last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
Royals are 0-6 in Hammels last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 0-5 in Hammels last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Cleveland

Indians are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Indians are 7-2 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Indians are 43-13 in their last 56 vs. American League Central.
Indians are 49-19 in their last 68 Friday games.
Indians are 38-15 in their last 53 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 27-11 in their last 38 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 44-18 in their last 62 home games.
Indians are 51-22 in their last 73 games following a win.
Indians are 36-16 in their last 52 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 52-24 in their last 76 games on grass.
Indians are 62-29 in their last 91 overall.
Indians are 48-23 in their last 71 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 33-16 in their last 49 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Indians are 5-13 in their last 18 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 1-6 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Indians are 5-1 in Bauers last 6 home starts.
Indians are 8-2 in Bauers last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
Indians are 7-2 in Bauers last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 6-2 in Bauers last 8 starts during game 1 of a series.
Indians are 18-7 in Bauers last 25 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Indians are 5-2 in Bauers last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 7-3 in Bauers last 10 starts vs. American League Central.
Indians are 7-3 in Bauers last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Kansas City

Over is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 6-1 in Royals last 7 Friday games.
Under is 10-2 in Royals last 12 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 9-3 in Royals last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 6-2 in Royals last 8 road games.
Under is 9-3 in Royals last 12 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 15-5-1 in Royals last 21 vs. American League Central.
Under is 5-2 in Royals last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Hammels last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Hammels last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
Under is 4-0 in Hammels last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Hammels last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 6-1 in Hammels last 7 starts overall.
Over is 4-1 in Hammels last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Hammels last 8 Friday starts.
Under is 7-3 in Hammels last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Cleveland

Under is 4-0 in Indians last 4 games following an off day.
Over is 7-0 in Indians last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-0 in Indians last 6 games following a win.
Over is 12-1 in Indians last 13 home games.
Over is 8-1 in Indians last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Indians last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1-1 in Indians last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 5-1 in Indians last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 12-3-1 in Indians last 16 overall.
Over is 12-3-1 in Indians last 16 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Indians last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 7-2 in Indians last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-2-1 in Indians last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 5-2 in Indians last 7 Friday games.
Under is 51-23-3 in Indians last 77 vs. American League Central.
Under is 5-0 in Bauers last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 4-1 in Bauers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Bauers last 9 starts vs. American League Central.
Under is 13-4-2 in Bauers last 19 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Bauers last 5 Friday starts.
Under is 41-17-5 in Bauers last 63 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 12-5-3 in Bauers last 20 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 13-6-2 in Bauers last 21 starts on grass.
Under is 13-6-2 in Bauers last 21 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Cleveland.
Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Under is 5-0-2 in Bauers last 7 starts vs. Royals.
Royals are 8-22 in the last 30 meetings.
Royals are 7-21 in the last 28 meetings in Cleveland.
Indians are 0-4 in Bauers last 4 home starts vs. Royals.

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Preview: Mariners at Tigers
Gracenote
May 11, 2018

The Seattle Mariners have won five of six series to remain in contention in the American League West and will go for another when they open a three-game set at the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. Seattle took two of three at Toronto to open its seven-game road trip, rolling to a 9-3 victory in the series finale to improve to 13-7 away from home.

Kyle Seager belted a first-inning grand slam and added a solo shot for the Mariners, who have alternated wins and losses over their past eight games. Ryon Healy continued his power surge with his sixth homer in 11 games, giving him 12 RBIs in that span. Detroit lost 5-4 in 10 innings at Texas on Wednesday to wrap up a 2-5 road trip that saw the team lose four players to the disabled list. "Look at what we've done with a depleted lineup. ... You go look at our losses and you could very easily flip-flop our win-loss record based on games that we've been in," Tigers catcher James McCann said.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), FS Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners LH Marco Gonzales (3-2, 5.19 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Matthew Boyd (1-3, 3.00)

After failing to get through five innings for three straight outings, Gonzales pitched six frames for the third consecutive start in a no-decision Saturday versus the Los Angeles Angels, giving up four runs on nine hits. He won his previous two turns by allowing a combined two runs and 11 hits in road victories at Cleveland and the Chicago White Sox. Gonzales has walked only six batters against 38 strikeouts.

Boyd matched his season high with seven innings but took the loss Sunday at Kansas City after permitting four runs on six hits. While two of his three losses have come on the road, the 27-year-old has been outstanding in three starts at Comerica Park this season, posting a 1-1 mark and 1.47 ERA. Boyd has pitched at least six innings in five of his six starts and allowed one run four times.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mariners SS Jean Segura was 7-for-11 over the last two games.

2. Tigers CF JaCoby Jones was 5-for-31 on the seven-game road trip.

3. Mariners RF Mitch Haniger has RBIs in three straight games to boost his team-leading total to 30.

PREDICTION: Tigers 4, Mariners 3

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W/L Trends
Seattle

Mariners are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Mariners are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League Central.
Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Mariners are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Mariners are 6-2 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a win.
Mariners are 4-1 in Gonzales' last 5 starts.
Mariners are 4-1 in Gonzales' last 5 starts on grass.
Mariners are 1-4 in Gonzales' last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.

Detroit

Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 games following an off day.
Tigers are 10-4 in their last 14 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Tigers are 7-3 in their last 10 home games.
Tigers are 16-35 in their last 51 during game 1 of a series.
Tigers are 28-62 in their last 90 overall.
Tigers are 27-60 in their last 87 games on grass.
Tigers are 15-36 in their last 51 vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 7-20 in their last 27 Friday games.
Tigers are 6-21 in their last 27 vs. American League West.
Tigers are 5-22 in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Tigers are 4-10 in Boyds last 14 home starts.
Tigers are 1-4 in Boyds last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 3-13 in Boyds last 16 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 3-13 in Boyds last 16 starts.
Tigers are 3-13 in Boyds last 16 starts on grass.
Tigers are 1-5 in Boyds last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-6 in Boyds last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Tigers are 1-6 in Boyds last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Tigers are 0-4 in Boyds last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 0-4 in Boyds last 4 Friday starts.

OU Trends
Seattle

Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 vs. American League Central.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 16-4-2 in Mariners last 22 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 15-5-2 in Mariners last 22 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Mariners last 11 Friday games.
Over is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 road games.
Over is 7-3 in Mariners last 10 on grass.
Under is 7-3 in Mariners last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 9-4-2 in Mariners last 15 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0 in Gonzales' last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 4-0 in Gonzales' last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Gonzales' last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-0 in Gonzales' last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 12-2 in Gonzales' last 14 starts on grass.
Over is 6-1 in Gonzales' last 7 road starts.
Over is 12-2 in Gonzales' last 14 starts overall.

Detroit

Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 Friday games.
Over is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 6-1-1 in Tigers last 8 vs. American League West.
Over is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-1-1 in Tigers last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-3-1 in Tigers last 11 overall.
Under is 7-3-1 in Tigers last 11 on grass.
Over is 37-16-1 in Tigers last 54 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 6-1 in Boyds last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-1 in Boyds last 6 Friday starts.
Over is 4-1 in Boyds last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-3-1 in Boyds last 13 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-3 in Boyds last 11 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 5-2 in Boyds last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Boyds last 7 starts vs. American League West.

Head to Head

Mariners are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Detroit.
Mariners are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Detroit.

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Preview: Rangers at Astros
Gracenote
May 10, 2018

The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are plenty familiar with each other as they prepare for their third series of the season - a three-game set beginning Friday at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The first-place Astros and the cellar-dwelling Rangers sit nine games apart in the American League West Division, but have split their first six meetings of 2018.

Houston (24-15) is coming off a 4-2 road trip, capped by a three-game sweep of Oakland, while Texas (15-24) defeated Detroit 5-4 in 10 innings Wednesday on Nomar Mazara's first career walk-off hit - his seventh home run in the last nine games - for its second victory in six contests. Pitching has been the biggest difference as the Astros lead the majors with a 2.60 ERA while Texas is among the worst at 4.93. Justin Verlander is coming off his first loss in 13 regular-season starts with Houston and opposes Cole Hamels, who like Verlander has faced the opposition twice already this season. Charlie Morton was scheduled to start for the Astros on Friday, but was moved back to Saturday as Houston manager A.J. Hinch told reporters: "The reason we're doing it is we have a number of off-days over the next couple of weeks, and we're trying not to disrupt too many regular starts for J.V. He's a very routine-based guy, and we want him to continue that on."

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FS Southwest (Texas), AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers LH Cole Hamels (1-4, 3.94 ERA) vs. Astros RH Justin Verlander (4-1, 1.17)

Hamels received his second straight no-decision after allowing three runs (two earned), five hits and two walks while striking out five in six innings of Texas' 6-5 loss to Boston on Saturday. The 34-year-old California native's only victory this season came in his second start, when he struck out a season-high 11 versus Oakland, but is 0-3 with a 4.11 ERA in six starts since. George Springer is 4-for-20 with three home runs versus Hamels, who is 7-5 with a 4.16 ERA in 18 starts against Houston - 0-1, 3.86 in two turns this season - and 4-2, 4.09 in eight outings at Minute Maid Park.

Verlander yielded two runs (one earned), three hits and three walks while striking out eight in six innings of a 3-1 loss at Arizona on Sunday. The 35-year-old Virginian is 9-1 with a 1.13 ERA in 13 regular-season starts since being acquired from Detroit last July, allowing 44 hits and 16 walks with 113 strikeouts over 87 2/3 innings. Shin-Soo Choo is batting .183 with 32 strikeouts in 71 at-bats versus Verlander, who is 12-6 with a 2.78 ERA in 12 starts versus Texas - 1-0, 0.64 in two turns this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Astros 2B and reigning AL MVP Jose Altuve (.331) is 12-for-26 with three walks and six runs scored versus Texas this season.

2. Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre is 4-for-6 with four RBIs in two games since missing 12 with a hamstring injury and is 30th all-time with 1,654 RBIs.

3. Houston 1B Yuli Gurriel is 16-for-45 with seven RBIs and five runs scored during a career high-tying 11-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Astros 3, Rangers 2

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W/L Trends
Texas

Rangers are 12-4 in their last 16 games following an off day.
Rangers are 14-29 in their last 43 games on grass.
Rangers are 9-21 in their last 30 vs. American League West.
Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 5-16 in their last 21 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Rangers are 3-12 in their last 15 during game 1 of a series.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games.
Rangers are 3-13 in their last 16 games following a win.
Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 12-2 in Hamels' last 14 Friday starts.
Rangers are 18-8 in Hamels' last 26 starts during game 1 of a series.
Rangers are 2-6 in Hamels' last 8 road starts.
Rangers are 1-5 in Hamels' last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Rangers are 1-5 in Hamels' last 6 starts vs. American League West.
Rangers are 1-5 in Hamels' last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 1-7 in Hamels' last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 0-4 in Hamels' last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Rangers are 0-7 in Hamels' last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 0-4 in Hamels' last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 0-6 in Hamels' last 6 starts.
Rangers are 0-5 in Hamels' last 5 starts on grass.

Houston

Astros are 17-5 in their last 22 Friday games.
Astros are 10-3 in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Astros are 22-8 in their last 30 vs. American League West.
Astros are 19-7 in their last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Astros are 20-8 in their last 28 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 29-12 in their last 41 home games.
Astros are 38-18 in their last 56 games following a win.
Astros are 42-20 in their last 62 during game 1 of a series.
Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Astros are 6-0 in Verlanders last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Astros are 8-1 in Verlanders last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
Astros are 7-1 in Verlanders last 8 starts vs. American League West.
Astros are 6-1 in Verlanders last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 7-2 in Verlanders last 9 home starts.
Astros are 14-4 in Verlanders last 18 starts.
Astros are 14-4 in Verlanders last 18 starts on grass.
Astros are 12-4 in Verlanders last 16 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Astros are 6-2 in Verlanders last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 5-2 in Verlanders last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

OU Trends
Texas

Over is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 road games.
Over is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 5-0 in Rangers last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-1-1 in Rangers last 7 games following a win.
Over is 9-2-2 in Rangers last 13 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 games following an off day.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-2-1 in Rangers last 10 on grass.
Over is 7-2-1 in Rangers last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2-1 in Rangers last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 Friday games.
Over is 6-2-1 in Rangers last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Hamels' last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 6-1-1 in Hamels' last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Hamels' last 7 road starts.
Under is 4-1-1 in Hamels' last 6 Friday starts.
Under is 6-2-1 in Hamels' last 9 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 17-6-1 in Hamels' last 24 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 14-6-2 in Hamels' last 22 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 9-4-1 in Hamels' last 14 starts overall.
Over is 11-5-1 in Hamels' last 17 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Houston

Under is 5-0-2 in Astros last 7 games following an off day.
Under is 5-0 in Astros last 5 games following a win.
Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Astros last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Astros last 6 on grass.
Under is 4-1-2 in Astros last 7 Friday games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 20-8-1 in Astros last 29 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 11-5-1 in Astros last 17 home games.
Under is 24-11-3 in Astros last 38 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Verlanders last 8 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 5-1 in Verlanders last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Verlanders last 6 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Verlanders last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Verlanders last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in Hamels' last 5 starts vs. Astros.
Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Houston.
Rangers are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Houston.
Rangers are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings.

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Preview: Brewers at Rockies
Gracenote
May 11, 2018

The Milwaukee Brewers began a 10-game road trip in a good fashion and look to defeat Colorado for the second straight night when they visit the Rockies on Friday. Milwaukee recorded a 5-2 victory in the opener of the four-game set on Thursday for its sixth win in nine games.

Travis Shaw recorded his second three-hit performance of the season and Lorenzo Cain homered on the game's first pitch as the Brewers opened a trek that also includes three-game sets against Arizona and Minnesota. Cain reached base four times on two hits and two walks and has produced three two-hit efforts over his last five contests. The Rockies have scored just two runs while losing back-to-back games after opening the month with six straight wins. DJ LaMahieu notched two of Colorado's five hits and is 3-for-8 in two appearances since returning from a hamstring injury.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee), AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Brandon Woodruff (1-0, 3.86 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Chad Bettis (4-1, 2.05)

Woodruff will be recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs to start after the injured Zach Davies (shoulder) felt pain during Wednesday's bullpen session and won't yet be activated. The 25-year-old Woodruff, who will begin his third stint with the Brewers this season, lasted just 3 2/3 innings while giving up two runs and four hits in a no-decision against the Chicago Cubs on April 6 in his lone previous start of the campaign. Woodruff allowed one run and five hits in 4 2/3 frames at Coors Fields on August 19 but wasn't involved in the decision.

Bettis defeated the New York Mets in his last turn as he scattered six hits over seven scoreless innings. The 28-year-old has given up just three runs in his four victories and hasn't allowed more than six hits in any of his seven turns. Bettis is 2-1 with a 2.88 ERA in four career starts against the Brewers and has shut down Ryan Braun (2-for-12) while struggling to retire Hernan Perez (5-for-9).

WALK-OFFS

1. Brewers LF-1B Ryan Braun was hitless in five at-bats in the series opener and is mired in a 16-game homerless drought.

2. Colorado 1B-LF Ian Desmond is 1-for-12 with eight strikeouts over his last three games, with the hit being a triple in Thursday's contest.

3. Milwaukee activated LHP Boone Logan (triceps) from the 10-day disabled list and optioned RHP Jorge Lopez to Colorado Springs.

PREDICTION: Rockies 9, Brewers 7

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W/L Trends
Milwaukee

Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 road games.
Brewers are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. National League West.
Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Brewers are 9-1 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 9-3 in their last 12 during game 2 of a series.
Brewers are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Brewers are 16-6 in their last 22 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 9-4 in their last 13 games following a win.
Brewers are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.

Colorado

Rockies are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 6-2 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Rockies are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 6-2 in their last 8 overall.
Rockies are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 6-2 in their last 8 games on grass.
Rockies are 7-3 in their last 10 Friday games.
Rockies are 9-4 in their last 13 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Rockies are 4-11 in their last 15 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 2-6 in their last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 4-0 in Bettis' last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 7-1 in Bettis' last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.
Rockies are 6-1 in Bettis' last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 13-3 in Bettis' last 16 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 14-4 in Bettis' last 18 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Rockies are 7-2 in Bettis' last 9 Friday starts.
Rockies are 6-2 in Bettis' last 8 starts.
Rockies are 6-2 in Bettis' last 8 starts on grass.
Rockies are 19-7 in Bettis' last 26 home starts.
Rockies are 5-2 in Bettis' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 2-5 in Bettis' last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Milwaukee

Under is 12-2 in Brewers last 14 vs. National League West.
Under is 6-1-1 in Brewers last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 23-5 in Brewers last 28 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Brewers last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Brewers last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 40-11-2 in Brewers last 53 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 40-12-2 in Brewers last 54 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 19-6-1 in Brewers last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 6-2 in Brewers last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 63-23-4 in Brewers last 90 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 23-9-1 in Brewers last 33 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-2 in Brewers last 9 games following a win.
Under is 41-18-1 in Brewers last 60 road games.
Under is 71-32-5 in Brewers last 108 overall.
Under is 68-32-5 in Brewers last 105 on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Woodruffs last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-2 in Woodruffs last 9 starts overall.
Under is 6-2 in Woodruffs last 8 starts on grass.

Colorado

Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 6-0 in Rockies last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Rockies last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 12-2 in Rockies last 14 overall.
Under is 12-2 in Rockies last 14 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Rockies last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 21-7 in Rockies last 28 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 26-10 in Rockies last 36 home games.
Under is 36-14-1 in Rockies last 51 games following a loss.
Under is 20-8 in Rockies last 28 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 42-17-2 in Rockies last 61 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 33-15-3 in Rockies last 51 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 35-16 in Rockies last 51 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 19-9-2 in Rockies last 30 vs. National League Central.
Under is 5-0 in Bettis' last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-0 in Bettis' last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Bettis' last 4 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 10-1 in Bettis' last 11 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 10-1 in Bettis' last 11 home starts.
Under is 10-1 in Bettis' last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Bettis' last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Bettis' last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Bettis' last 5 Friday starts.
Under is 8-2 in Bettis' last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-1 in Bettis' last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 20-6 in Bettis' last 26 starts on grass.
Under is 20-6 in Bettis' last 26 starts overall.
Under is 15-5-1 in Bettis' last 21 starts with 5 days of rest.

Head to Head

Under is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings in Colorado.
Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 4-0 in Bettis' last 4 starts vs. Brewers.
Brewers are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Colorado.

Umpire Trends - Lance Barksdale

Home team is 4-0 in Barksdales last 4 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Over is 3-0-1 in Barksdales last 4 Friday games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
Rockies are 5-1 in their last 6 Friday games with Barksdale behind home plate.
Rockies are 5-1 in their last 6 games with Barksdale behind home plate.
Home team is 5-1 in Barksdales last 6 Friday games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Under is 4-1 in Barksdales last 5 Friday games behind home plate.
Under is 4-1 in Barksdales last 5 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Under is 4-1-1 in Barksdales last 6 Friday games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Home team is 4-1 in Barksdales last 5 Friday games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
Over is 16-5-1 in Barksdales last 22 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
Home team is 6-2 in Barksdales last 8 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
Under is 38-17-6 in Barksdales last 61 games behind home plate.
Home team is 22-10 in Barksdales last 32 games behind home plate.
Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Barksdale behind home plate.

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Preview: Nationals at Diamondbacks
Gracenote
May 11, 2018

The Washington Nationals have begun to resemble the team everyone envisioned running away with the National League East and hope to continue their strong play when they visit the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday for the second contest of their four-game set. Washington outlasted Arizona 2-1 in 11 innings in the series opener to improve to 10-2 in its last 12 contests and 3-1 on its seven-game road trip.

After Andrew Stevenson scored the tying run on a balk in the eighth inning, Matt Adams delivered an RBI single in the 11th for the Nationals, who have bounced back from a difficult April and are just 2 1/2 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the NL East. David Peralta and Daniel Descalso each recorded two of the eight hits recorded by the Diamondbacks, who have lost five of their last seven overall contests and four of six at home. Peralta is riding a four-game hitting streak during which he has gone 6-for-18 while Descalso is 7-for-14 on his five-game run. The season series is even at two wins apiece after Arizona took two of three in Washington from April 27-29.

TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Washington), FS Arizona

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Max Scherzer (6-1, 1.74 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks RH Matt Koch (2-0, 2.13)

Scherzer had his string of five straight starts with a victory snapped Sunday as he settled for a no-decision against Philadelphia despite allowing just one run and five hits while fanning a season-high 15 batters in 6 1/3 innings. The 33-year-old three-time Cy Young Award winner has reached double digits in strikeouts in five of his eight turns this year, with Sunday's effort being the fifth with at least 15 in his illustrious career. Scherzer has yet to lose to Arizona, going 5-0 with a 3.13 ERA in seven starts against the team he was a member of in 2008-09.

Koch made his season debut in relief but has made four starts since, allowing fewer than three earned runs in each while working at least six innings three times. The 27-year-old native of Iowa was superb in a victory over Houston on Sunday as he gave up one run and six hits over 6 1/3 frames. Koch made his first major-league start at Washington on Sept. 27, 2016 and settled for a no-decision after yielding two runs and one hit in five innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Nationals C Matt Wieters left the series opener following his single in the second inning with an apparent left leg injury.

2. Arizona 1B Paul Goldschmidt's slump continued as he was hitless in five at-bats on Thursday and is 2-for-34 this month.

3. Washington OF Adam Eaton underwent surgery on his left ankle Thursday and is out indefinitely.

PREDICTION: Nationals 4, Diamondbacks 0

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W/L Trends
Washington

Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Nationals are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 8-1 in their last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 8-1 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 10-2 in their last 12 overall.
Nationals are 10-2 in their last 12 games on grass.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League West.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 7-2 in their last 9 games following a win.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 4-0 in Scherzers last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 4-0 in Scherzers last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Nationals are 6-1 in Scherzers last 7 Friday starts.
Nationals are 13-3 in Scherzers last 16 starts vs. National League West.
Nationals are 13-3 in Scherzers last 16 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 13-3 in Scherzers last 16 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 7-2 in Scherzers last 9 starts during game 2 of a series.
Nationals are 23-7 in Scherzers last 30 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 23-7 in Scherzers last 30 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 41-15 in Scherzers last 56 starts.
Nationals are 41-15 in Scherzers last 56 starts on grass.
Nationals are 38-17 in Scherzers last 55 road starts.
Nationals are 35-16 in Scherzers last 51 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Arizona

Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 9-3 in their last 12 games following a loss.
Diamondbacks are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Kochs last 5 starts.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Kochs last 5 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Washington

Under is 9-1 in Nationals last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1-1 in Nationals last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 31-10-3 in Nationals last 44 vs. National League West.
Under is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 24-11-3 in Nationals last 38 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 34-16-6 in Nationals last 56 road games.
Under is 23-11-3 in Nationals last 37 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-0-1 in Scherzers last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 5-0 in Scherzers last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 6-0 in Scherzers last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-0 in Scherzers last 5 starts overall.
Over is 4-0-1 in Scherzers last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Over is 16-4-1 in Scherzers last 21 Friday starts.
Over is 7-2-1 in Scherzers last 10 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Scherzers last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 3-1-1 in Scherzers last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Scherzers last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 16-6-4 in Scherzers last 26 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Scherzers last 8 road starts.

Arizona

Under is 5-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-0 in Diamondbacks last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 games following a loss.
Over is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 4-1-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 15-4-2 in Diamondbacks last 21 home games.
Under is 6-2-1 in Diamondbacks last 9 overall.
Under is 6-2-1 in Diamondbacks last 9 on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Kochs last 4 home starts.
Under is 5-1 in Kochs last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Kochs last 6 starts overall.

Head to Head

Nationals are 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Arizona.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Nationals are 5-1 in Scherzers last 6 starts vs. Diamondbacks.
Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Arizona.
Nationals are 29-13 in the last 42 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Joe West

Over is 5-0 in Wests last 5 games behind home plate vs. Washington.
Home team is 4-1 in Wests last 5 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
Over is 8-3-1 in Wests last 12 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
Road team is 5-2 in Wests last 7 games behind home plate vs. Washington.

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Preview: Twins at Angels
Gracenote
May 11, 2018

The Los Angeles Angels put on a power display in the series opener and look to continue swinging hot bats when they continue their four-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday. Los Angeles launched three home runs Thursday but watched its four-run lead disappear before Kole Calhoun lifted a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning that led to a 7-4 triumph.

Ian Kinsler belted one of the homers for the Angels while collecting three hits along with Andrelton Simmons, who has registered at least that many in three of his last six contests. Japanese two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani also went deep and added an RBI double as he has hit safely in 14 of the 16 games in which he served as designated hitter. Brian Dozier went 4-for-4, registering half of Minnesota's hits - including a three-run homer - as the team saw its five-game winning streak come to an end. Byron Buxton (toe) was activated from the disabled list Thursday and started in center field, going 0-for-2 with a walk.

TV: 10:07 p.m. ET, FS North (Minnesota), FS West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Lance Lynn (1-3, 7.28 ERA) vs. Angels LH Tyler Skaggs (3-2, 3.08)

After a dismal first month with his new team, Lynn posted his elusive first victory Saturday in Chicago as he limited the White Sox to two runs on eight hits and struck out seven in six innings. The 30-year-old native of Indiana posted an 8.37 ERA over five starts in April, surrendering five or more runs in four of the outings. Lynn made his only career start against the Angels while with St. Louis in 2013, when he yielded five runs and nine hits over six innings in a loss on the road.

Skaggs has allowed fewer than three runs in each of his last three starts, including a no-decision at Seattle on Saturday in which he gave up two with seven strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings. The 26-year-old Californian has struggled at home this season, going 0-2 while surrendering 10 runs over 14 1/3 frames in three turns. Skaggs has made 64 starts in his career but will be facing Minnesota for the first time.

WALK-OFFS

1. Angels OF Justin Upton has homered in three straight contests and is 8-for-23 during his five-game hitting streak.

2. To make room on the roster for Buxton, Minnesota optioned OF Ryan LaMarre to Triple-A Rochester.

3. Los Angeles activated RHP Keynan Middleton (elbow) from the 10-day disabled list on Thursday and optioned OF Jabari Blash to Triple-A Salt Lake.

PREDICTION: Twins 5, Angels 3

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W/L Trends
Minnesota

Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 road games.
Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass.
Twins are 9-4 in their last 13 Friday games.
Twins are 6-14 in their last 20 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Twins are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Twins are 3-8 in their last 11 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 3-9 in their last 12 games following a loss.
Twins are 3-9 in their last 12 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 1-4 in Lynns last 5 starts on grass.
Twins are 1-5 in Lynns last 6 starts.
Twins are 0-4 in Lynns last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

LA Angels

Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Angels are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. American League Central.
Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
Angels are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Angels are 13-3 in their last 16 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Angels are 7-2 in their last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 7-2 in their last 9 overall.
Angels are 7-2 in their last 9 games on grass.
Angels are 17-5 in their last 22 vs. a team with a losing record.
Angels are 20-8 in their last 28 during game 2 of a series.
Angels are 10-4 in their last 14 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 5-2 in their last 7 Friday games.
Angels are 11-5 in their last 16 games following a win.
Angels are 8-2 in Skaggs' last 10 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Angels are 4-1 in Skaggs' last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 7-3 in Skaggs' last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Angels are 2-5 in Skaggs' last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.

OU Trends
Minnesota

Over is 10-1-1 in Twins last 12 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 12-3-1 in Twins last 16 road games.
Over is 12-3-2 in Twins last 17 Friday games.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Twins last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1-1 in Twins last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 9-3 in Twins last 12 games following a loss.
Over is 14-5-1 in Twins last 20 overall.
Over is 8-3 in Twins last 11 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3-1 in Twins last 11 on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Lynns last 4 road starts.
Over is 4-0 in Lynns last 4 starts overall.
Over is 4-1 in Lynns last 5 starts on grass.

LA Angels

Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-1 in Skaggs' last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Skaggs' last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Skaggs' last 7 home starts.

Head to Head

Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Los Angeles.
Over is 45-22-5 in the last 72 meetings.
Twins are 19-40 in the last 59 meetings in Los Angeles.

Umpire Trends - Hunter Wendelstedt

Under is 2-0-2 in Wendelstedts last 4 Friday games behind home plate.
Under is 4-0 in Wendelstedts last 4 games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-0 in Wendelstedts last 4 Friday games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Home team is 7-0 in Wendelstedts last 7 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Under is 4-1 in Wendelstedts last 5 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Home team is 4-1 in Wendelstedts last 5 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Home team is 14-4 in Wendelstedts last 18 games behind home plate.
Home team is 27-9 in Wendelstedts last 36 Friday games behind home plate.
Under is 20-8-3 in Wendelstedts last 31 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Home team is 5-2 in Wendelstedts last 7 Friday games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 Friday games with Wendelstedt behind home plate.
Twins are 2-14 in their last 16 games with Wendelstedt behind home plate.
Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 games with Wendelstedt behind home plate.