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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Assiniboia Downs
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 3 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $8300 Class Rating: 74

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE IN 2018 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 7 READY FOR LUCK 4/1

# 1 TAX CREDIT 6/1

# 4 COOL BREWSKI 3/1

My selection in this competition is READY FOR LUCK. This gelding with Whitehall in the irons makes him a contender. Had one of the top speed figures of this group of horses in his last race. Has decent speed figures and has to be considered for a wager in here. TAX CREDIT - His 63 average has this gelding with among the most competitive Equibase Speed Figures in this race. Is worth considering and may be a bet - strong speed figs (58 average) at today's distance and surface recently. COOL BREWSKI - This gelding looks very good here since Brown has a strong winning percentage with horses going this distance. Ran a solid last race.

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park

RACE #8 - BELMONT PARK - 5:13 PM EASTERN POST
8½ FURLONGS INNER TURF THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD $40,000.00 OPTIONAL CLAIMING $70,000.00 PURSE

#1 MACAGONE
#6 CLOONTIA
#7 GUCCI FACTOR
#2 TRIBECCA

#1 MACAGONE takes a BIG class drop (-13), and has turned in "POWER RUN PERFORMANCES" in each of his last five starts, facing better company in those races than he will face in this field to date. Jockey Irad Ortiz and Trainer Bill Mott send him to the post .. they've hit the board with 52% of their entries saddled as a team to date. #6 CLOONTIA, the morning line favorite, has a similar profile, having turned in "POWER RUNS" in each of his respective last five "adventures." He also drop in class (-6).

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Belmont Park

06/27/18, BEL, Race 1, 1.30 ET
5 1/2F [Dirt] 1.02.01 CLAIMING. Purse $28,000.
Claiming Price $16,000. FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES
Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (1-3) - Early Pick 5 (.50) Races (1-5), Double
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 31.82, $1 ROI 1.03, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 6 City of Dreams 6/5 Ortiz. Jr. I Servis Jason JTEL
096.9479 4 Our Whim 6-1 Carmouche K Contessa Gary C. SW
096.3862 5 Connie A(b+) 7/5 Saez L Pletcher Todd A.
095.1233 3 Tough Old Bird 5-1 Davis D Donk David G. FC
092.6679 2 You Promise 15-1 Lezcano A Metivier Richard
090.5932 1 Rahy's Bandit 20-1 Cancel E Ouellette Susan F.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Delaware Park
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 1 - Maiden Claiming - 5.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $10000 Class Rating: 51

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500, IF FOR $5,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 1 AAHAA 9/5

# 6 NOONTIME GIRL 7/2

# 3 BOSTON DARLIN 6/1

AAHAA should be supported as the wager in here. A solid 75 avg class figure may give this filly a distinct class edge versus this group. Will make a good outing versus this group. NOONTIME GIRL - The Lasix change (with second time Lasix) may spark a turnaround for this filly.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Mountaineer Park
Mountaineer Park - Race 1

First Half $2 Early Daily Double (Races 1-2) $.50 Trifecta $1 Exacta Box ($.20) Superfecta


Claiming $4,000 • 7 Furlongs • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 93 • Purse: $9,100 • Post: 7:00P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE MAY 27 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000. (IF NECESSARY WILL BE RUN SIX FURLONGS MAIN TRACK.).
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Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. BEACHTOWN BENNY is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * BEACHTOWN BENNY: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth s tart after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. MIDNIGHT DANCE: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top thre e in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
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BEACHTOWN BENNY
2/1

2/1
4
MIDNIGHT DANCE
6/1

5/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
BEACHTOWN BENNY
1

2/1
Front-runner
96

90

123.2

81.5

77.5
3
MONSTER MASH
3

6/1
Front-runner
80

80

110.9

69.2

58.2
4
MIDNIGHT DANCE
4

6/1
Front-runner
87

88

89.1

77.2

68.7
5
DUDE COWBOY
5

10/1
Trailer
82

80

39.2

67.4

52.4
6
A MOMENT IN TIME
6

8/1
Trailer
82

75

20.7

71.6

60.1
8
SPLENDIFEROUS
8

6/1
Alternator/Trailer
84

73

49.0

76.4

69.4
2
RAY'S AWAY
2

8/1
Alternator/Non-contender
80

74

71.8

70.4

57.9
7
WONDER FROLIC
7

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
78

84

66.4

60.5

48.0
9
WALL STREET
9

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
83

77

57.2

46.1

29.6
10
PHENOMENALMOON
10

10/1
Alternator/Non-contender
87

80

48.0

69.6

60.1

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Northlands Park
Northlands Park - Race 6

Late Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta


Claiming $7,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 68 • Purse: $9,200 • Post: 8:56P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 117 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE IN 2018 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,000, FOR EACH $750 TO $4,750 1 LB. (WINNERS PREFERRED).
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Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. MADE FOR SATURDAY is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * MADE FOR SATURDAY: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. Horse had a bullet workout within the last se ven days. Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. CHEEKY PURCHASE: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figur e at the distance/surface. Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20.
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MADE FOR SATURDAY
5/2

5/2
9
CHEEKY PURCHASE
8/1

5/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
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MADE FOR SATURDAY
1

5/2
Front-runner
75

73

80.6

64.2

60.7
2
BOOTLEGGER AL
2

10/1
Front-runner
49

43

75.0

35.2

21.7
9
CHEEKY PURCHASE
9

8/1
Front-runner
59

70

70.0

59.4

49.4
6
ALBERTA DANCER
6

9/2
Front-runner
52

43

60.8

31.8

11.3
3
VITAMIN R
3

12/1
Stalker
60

49

40.0

55.6

42.6
5
FLYING DAGGER
5

4/1
Alternator/Stalker
72

61

48.6

57.2

50.7
10
GAYEGO'S APPEAL
10

6/1
Trailer
55

57

28.4

54.0

46.5
11
DEMONS THUNDER
11

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
61

46

54.2

48.4

35.4
7
SIX FORTY NINE
7

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
63

67

48.0

45.8

30.3
4
JOHN'S QUEST
4

8/1
Alternator/Non-contender
63

55

39.0

41.0

30.0
8
MOSQUITO CREEK
8

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

35.0

37.2

21.2

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Presque Isle Downs - Race #4 - Post: 6:40pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $13,000 Class Rating: 78

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#11 STELLA STREET (IRE) (ML=6/1)
#4 DUCHESS OF DUKE (ML=9/2)


STELLA STREET (IRE) - Rider hops right back atop after getting to know the beautiful animal by riding last race out. That's always a good thing. This mare's last speed rating is lofty enough to score here, I'll play her back again this time out. DUCHESS OF DUKE - Another way to determine class is earnings per race. This animal has the top in the field. I think she'll be close at the end.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 MILEVA (ML=5/2), #8 NIKE GAL (ML=4/1), #6 MARIE JOELLE (ML=5/1),

MILEVA - Would have to move up off that fourth place finish last time to make an impact here. Don't think this less than sharp equine will make a winning move today. That last speed figure was quite unimpressive when compared with today's class figure. NIKE GAL - Will not be easy for this animal to beat this field off of that last speed rating. Improbable to improve enough to run a figure anywhere near today's class figure, so put her on the likely underpriced contenders list. MARIE JOELLE - Just cannot play this vulnerable equine. Didn't show me anything last time around the track or on April 14th.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #11 STELLA STREET (IRE) to win if you can get at least 3/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,11]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Thistledown - Race #1 - Post: 1:40pm - Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,300 Class Rating: 72

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 LADY COVENTRY (ML=5/2)
#7 SCINTILLANT (ML=10/1)


LADY COVENTRY - Jock jumped on this mare's back for the first ride on June 13th. Should be in touch with the animal even better this time. You always have to be on the lookout for money making jock/conditioner combinations; we have one right here. Cruised home victorious as she wired the field just recently at Thistledown. Coming right back to potentially do it again right here in this race. I like the piece of information that this mare's last speed rating, 83, is tops in this field. SCINTILLANT - Trainer Vernino moves this thoroughbred down the class ladder to face a weaker class today. Look for a sharp race at this level. This mare is very familiar with the winner's circle at Thistledown. I expect a repeat visit today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 LIL LUCILLE (ML=7/2), #5 FORESTER'S DIVA (ML=4/1), #1 NASHA NADEZHDA (ML=6/1),

LIL LUCILLE - Don't believe this entrant will make an impact in today's race. That last fig was most unsatisfactory when compared with today's class rating. FORESTER'S DIVA - It looks like too much early speed is on board in this affair. This early speedster will likely get roasted on the top end. NASHA NADEZHDA - Difficult to put your dough on the win end of any animal that finishes second and third as often as this one does. Finished third in her most recent effort with a quite unimpressive speed fig. When I look at today's class rating, it would take an improved performance to win after that in this bunch.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #4 LADY COVENTRY to win if you can get odds of 8/5 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
4 with 7 with [1,2,3] Total Cost: $3

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves Preview and Predictions 06-27-2018

MLB Previews 26th June 2018 by Gracenote
Reds vs. Braves Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 06/26/2018

One of the biggest reasons the Cincinnati Reds are playing so well entering Wednesday's series finale at the Atlanta Braves is their starting pitching, which has put together an impressive run of late. Matt Harvey authored the latest strong performance by a Reds starter in helping deliver Cincinnati's eighth victory in its past nine games by allowing one run in 6 2/3 innings in Tuesday's 5-3 victory, and in that stretch Reds starters are 7-0 with a 3.38 ERA.

The second basemen for both teams, who figure to represent the National League in next month's All-Star game, continue their strong first halves. Cincinnati's Scooter Gennett, who entered Tuesday leading the National League in hitting, finished 2-for-3 with two walks and three runs scored and brings a .334 average into the series finale. Atlanta's Ozzie Albies extended his hitting streak to eight games and is batting .459 during that span after going 2-for-4 on Tuesday. The Braves have struggled to drive home baserunners through the first five games of their six-game homestand, hitting just .230 with runners in scoring position and leaving 51 runners on base in losing three of five.
TV: 12:10 p.m. ET, FS Ohio (Cincinnati), FS South (Atlanta)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Luis Castillo (5-8, 5.70 ERA) vs. Braves LH Sean Newcomb (8-2, 2.59)

Castillo snapped a four-start losing streak Friday against the Cubs, giving up three runs on four hits with one walk and five strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings for his first victory since May 24. The 25-year-old came into Tuesday leading the National League in homers allowed (18) and second in earned runs (53), but posted a 2.78 ERA while going 3-0 in a four-start stretch before his losing streak. Castillo lost in his only career appearance against Atlanta, giving up two runs with eight strikeouts in four innings on Aug. 20 last season.
Newcomb looks to bolster his All-Star hopes and he has rebounded from his second loss of the season June 10 with two solid performances. He shut out San Diego for six innings with seven strikeouts and one walk on June 16 and followed up Friday against Baltimore by allowing one run on five hits in seven innings in a no-decision, the eighth time in 15 starts Newcomb has allowed one earned run or fewer. The 25-year-old, who ranked fourth in the NL in wins and sixth in ERA through Monday's games, gave up four runs in six innings in a no-decision against the Reds on April 26.
WALK-OFFS

1. Atlanta relievers issued just 29 walks in 97 2/3 innings in May, but they've walked 35 in 81 2/3 innings so far in June.

2. Cincinnati LHP Amir Garrett, who was unavailable Monday after pitching four times in the previous five games, left Tuesday's game after taking a line drive off his left leg (X-rays were negative).
3. Atlanta is hoping to activate closer Arodys Vizcaino (right shoulder inflammation) from the disabled list Sunday at St. Louis, according to published reports.

PREDICTION: Braves 3, Reds 2

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Kansas City Royals vs. Milwaukee Brewers Preview and Predictions 06-27-2018

MLB Previews 27th June 2018 by Gracenote
Royals vs. Brewers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 06/27/2018

The Milwaukee Brewers' pitching staff has joined the masses in dominating the Kansas City Royals' meager lineup. The Brewers will try to improve to 4-0 this season against the visiting Royals when the teams complete a two-game interleague series Wednesday afternoon.

Freddy Peralta allowed one hit and struck out 10 in seven scoreless innings to lead Milwaukee to a 5-1 win in the opener, giving them a 16-5 advantage on the scoreboard through the first three meetings between the teams. Adalberto Mondesi's solo homer in the eighth allowed the Royals to avoid the shutout loss, but they've been held to three runs or fewer in eight consecutive games. Christian Yelich, Jesus Aguilar and Ryan Braun each homered to lead Milwaukee, which is 39-11 in games when it hits at least one home run. Brent Suter will try to take advantage of Kansas City's prolonged slump when he matches up with Danny Duffy in a battle of southpaws Wednesday.
TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, FB-Watch

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals LH Danny Duffy (3-7, 5.18 ERA) vs. Brewers LH Brent Suter (8-4, 4.15)
Since seeing his ERA soar to 6.88 after a rocky effort against the New York Yankees on May 19, Duffy has gone 2-1 with a 2.87 ERA in six starts. Two of the last three have been of the scoreless variety, including six dominant innings at Houston on Friday. The 29-year-old, who is making his first career start against Milwaukee, is 6-4 with a 3.18 ERA lifetime in interleague action.

Suter won three straight starts and six of his last seven after limiting the St. Louis Cardinals to two runs over seven innings Thursday. That marked the second straight time he completed seven frames after failing to finish even six in his first 12 starts. The Harvard University product is 9-3 with a 3.71 ERA in his career at Miller Park.
WALK-OFFS

1. Brewers CF Lorenzo Cain (groin) was placed on the 10-day disabled list.

2. Aguilar has six homers in his last nine games.

3. Royals C Salvador Perez is 0-for-8 with four strikeouts over the past two contests to drop his average to .214.

PREDICTION: Brewers 5, Royals 3

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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros Preview and Predictions 06-27-2018

MLB Previews 27th June 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 06/27/2018

Alex Bregman aims to continue his power-filled month when the Houston Astros conclude their three-game series on against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Bregman is 6-for-9 with two homers in the set and matched his career high of four hits on Tuesday as Houston rolled to a 7-0 victory.

Bregman has recorded eight homers and 24 RBIs in June and shared the hero's role with Jake Marisnick as the part-time starter made a stellar defensive catch and later belted a two-run homer. "The biggest thing is not to use it as an excuse," the .187-hitting Marisnick said in a postgame television interview of his platoon role. "Using that as motivation, 'Hey, I want to be an everyday player.' Stay positive with yourself is the biggest thing." Toronto recorded just five hits while being blanked on Tuesday as the lineup combined for 15 strikeouts, including three apiece for Curtis Granderson and Teoscar Hernandez. The Blue Jays had their three-game road winning streak halted, falling to 3-3 on a seven-game trip that concludes Wednesday.
TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, Sportsnet (Toronto), AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH Marco Estrada (4-7, 4.48 ERA) vs. Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (4-8, 3.90)

Estrada was a hard-luck loser in his last outing as he gave up two runs and three hits over seven innings against the Los Angeles Angels. The 34-year-old has put together four consecutive solid efforts, going 2-1 with a 1.75 ERA during the stretch. Estrada is 2-0 with a 2.96 ERA in 12 career appearances (six starts) against Houston and has experienced issues with Brian McCann (10-for-33).
Keuchel settled for a no-decision against Kansas City in his last turn, when he scattered six hits over six scoreless innings. The 30-year-old hasn't allowed an earned run over 12 innings in his last two turns after giving up 16 in as many frames over his previous three outings. Keuchel is 3-0 with a 3.62 ERA in four career starts against the Blue Jays and has dominated Steve Pearce (2-for-17, homer, 10 strikeouts) and Justin Smoak (1-for-9).
WALK-OFFS

1. Astros OF George Springer is 1-for-10 in the series and 4-for-45 over his last 11 games.

2. Toronto 3B Josh Donaldson (calf) suffered a setback Tuesday prior to a scheduled rehab game and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.

3. Houston SS Carlos Correa (back) was held out of Tuesday's contest but is expected back for the finale.

PREDICTION: Astros 5, Blue Jays 3

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Seattle Mariners vs. Baltimore Orioles Preview and Predictions 06-27-2018

MLB Previews 26th June 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 06/26/2018

The Seattle Mariners still have a chance to salvage a split of their 10-game road trip, helped by some more late-inning magic that has defined their season. After rallying for a 3-2 victory over Baltimore on Tuesday, the Mariners will look to make it three consecutive wins over the major league-worst Orioles on Wednesday night.

Kyle Seager, inserted into the cleanup spot when Nelson Cruz was a late scratch, had three RBIs with a homer and two-RBI single in the eighth inning as Seattle posted its 22nd comeback win -- tied for second in baseball. Closer Edwin Díaz nailed down his major league-leading 29th save to help the Mariners improve to 44-0 after eight innings. Baltimore has lost three in a row overall and 13 of its last 14 at Camden Yards to drop to 23-55 on the season. The Orioles took another hit when reliever Darren O'Day re-injured a hamstring injury Tuesday and is headed for a trip on the disabled list.
TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), MASN (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners LH Wade LeBlanc (3-0, 3.26 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Alex Cobb (2-9, 6.56)
LeBlanc is coming off a horrendous outing at Boston in which he was roughed up for six runs and 11 hits over 4 2/3 innings but he managed to escape with a no-decision. That came six days after he limited the Red Sox to two hits over 7 2/3 scoreless innings for third win in four starts. LeBlanc lost a pair of relief appearances versus the Orioles in 2017, giving up four runs in 1 1/3 innings.

Cobb deserved a better fate last time out, having to settle for a no-decision despite holding Atlanta to one run on four hits over a season high-tying seven innings. He was tagged for 14 runs and 18 hits, including four homers, in losing his previous two starts, but has pitched at least six innings in four of his last five turns. Mike Zunino is 4-for-8 with a home run and seven RBIs against Cobb.
WALK-OFFS

1. Díaz's 29th save tied Kazuhiro Sasaki (2001) for the most in team history prior to the All-Star break.

2. Orioles RH Dylan Bundy (sprained ankle) went on the 10-day DL Tuesday and will be joined by O'Day and OF Craig Gentry (rib).
3. Cruz, the reigning AL Player of the Week, sat out Tuesday due to lower-back tightness.

PREDICTION: Mariners 4, Orioles 3

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New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Phillies Preview and Predictions 06-27-2018

MLB Previews 26th June 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 06/26/2018

The New York Yankees aim to pick up speed heading into their anticipated weekend series against Boston when they bid for a sweep of their three-game interleague series versus the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. The Yankees (52-25) were on the wrong end of the brooms by Tampa Bay before bouncing back with a pair of emphatic victories over the Phillies (41-36) at Citizens Bank Park.

Luis Severino became the majors' first 12-game winner and Aaron Hicks belted a leadoff homer and denied Rhys Hoskins' bid for extra bases with a leaping catch in center field during Tuesday's 6-0 romp. The 28-year-old Hicks has made himself at home on the road, batting .306 with seven homers and 20 RBIs in 30 games. While New York is looking for a split of its six-game trek, Philadelphia is bidding to snap a three-game skid by taking the finale of this set after winning each of its four previous series. Scott Kingery had a pair of singles to extend his hitting streak to seven games heading into Wednesday's game against Luis Cessa, who is being presented the spot start as a means to give veteran CC Sabathia extra rest heading into Friday's series opener against the Red Sox.
TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, YES (Yankees), NBCS Philadelphia
PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Luis Cessa (0-0, 3.00 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Zach Eflin (5-2, 3.44)

Cessa will make his first start of the season after tossing two innings of scoreless relief in a no-decision versus Tampa Bay on Friday. The 26-year-old was making his first appearance with the Yankees since being sidelined for over two months with a strained oblique. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Cessa is expected to be "in that 70-80 pitch range" heading into his 15th career major-league start on Wednesday.
Eflin improved to 4-0 with a 2.28 ERA in his last four starts after allowing two runs in five innings in Friday's 12-2 romp at Washington. The 24-year-old has kept the ball in the park in each of those outings (23 2/3 innings) while striking out 22 against just four walks. Eflin will be facing the Yankees for the first time in his career, although Giancarlo Stanton went deep in his three plate appearances versus the hurler.
WALK-OFFS

1. Stanton is 10-for-17 with four extra-base hits (three doubles, homer) and four RBIs in his last four games.

2. Hoskins is having a series he'd like to forget, going 0-for-8 with four strikeouts while also apologizing for having a verbal confrontation with a fan in the opener.

3. Yankees RHP Adam Warren has not allowed a run in each of his last eight appearances.

PREDICTION: Yankees 4, Phillies 3

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Oakland Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers Preview and Predictions 06-27-2018

MLB Previews 26th June 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 06/26/2018

Their rotation in tatters after a seventh pitcher landed on the disabled list, the Oakland Athletics keep finding ways to pull out improbable victories. Already assured of a winning record on their 10-game road trip, the Athletics look to build on a dramatic victory when they continue their four-game set at the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.

Jed Lowrie homered in the top of the ninth in the series opener to lift Oakland to a 5-4 win and capped a four-hit night Tuesday with the go-ahead single in the ninth of a 9-7 victory. The Athletics received homers from Lowrie and Chad Pinder to erase a 6-0 deficit and extend their major-league record by going deep in 27 consecutive road games. While Oakland has won eight of its last 10 and is 6-2 on the road trip, the skidding Tigers have dropped a season-high seven in a row after blowing leads of three and six runs in the first two games of the series. Nicholas Castellanos is 6-for-12 over the past three games for Detroit, which has surrendered 54 runs during the current slide.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Oakland), FS Detroit
PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Chris Bassitt (0-3, 3.86 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Mike Fiers (5-4, 4.29)

Bassitt was sent down to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday but was summoned back to Detroit after the Athletics decided to give Sean Manaea, Wednesday's schedule starter, an extra day of rest. He lost for the third time in as many starts this season, giving up five runs over 5 1/3 innings at the Chicago White Sox. Bassitt is seeking his first major-league victory since Aug. 4, 2015.
Fiers lasted only five innings Friday in Cleveland, giving up four runs and four hits, including a pair of home runs that boosted his season total to 16 blasts surrendered. He has allowed four runs in his last three starts at Comerica Park, where he is 3-1 with a 3.51 ERA this season. Fiers has made nine appearances (eight starts) versus Oakland, going 1-3 with a 4.50 ERA.

WALK-OFFS

1. Athletics RH Blake Treinen has converted 19 saves, including 15 in a row.
2. Tigers 1B John Hicks and CF Leonys Martin are 4-for-8 and 4-for-9, respectively, in the series.

3. Athletics RH Daniel Mengden went on the disabled list Tuesday with a foot sprain.

PREDICTION: Tigers 5, Athletics 4