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Ottawa RedBlacks vs. Calgary Stampeders Preview and Predictions 06-28-2018

CFL Previews 25th June 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 06/25/2018

The Calgary Stampeders look to continue their winning ways when they host the Ottawa Redblacks on Thursday. The Stampeders opened the season with back-to-back victories, including 41-7 against the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday in a rematch of the 2017 Grey Cup, and hope to set the early pace in the West Division by improving to 3-0 for the first time since 2014.

Calgary has won seven straight regular-season meetings with East Division teams and aims for its fifth consecutive home victory against the Redblacks after outscoring Ottawa 177-82 over its previous four matchups at McMahon Stadium. The Redblacks opened up the new campaign in impressive fashion by routing the Saskatchewan Roughriders 40-17 after not playing in Week 1. Trevor Harris showed no ill effects from the leg injury he sustained in the preseason as he threw for 345 yards against Saskatchewan and hopes to lead Ottawa to its first regular-season win against Calgary since July 24, 2015. "It's a great win but we've long forgot about that and it's on to Week 2 against the class of the league over the past half-decade," Harris told reporters. "We're just excited about the challenge to go to Calgary and see how we stack up against one of the top teams in the league."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, TSN

ABOUT THE REDBLACKS (1-0): Harris completed 26-of-36 passes with a pair of touchdown tosses and William Powell helped to keep Saskatchewan's pass rush honest by gaining 118 yards from scrimmage to go along with two TDs. "It feels great to get off to a good start," Powell told reporters. "We feel like we have a good team and we're confident of each guy we have in this room." Greg Ellingson, who led Ottawa in receptions (96) and receiving yards (1,459) last season, continued where he left off as he caught eight passes for 104 yards while Diontae Spencer added a touchdown catch against the Roughriders.
ABOUT THE STAMPEDERS (2-0): Bo Levi Mitchell had a night to remember as he set a career-best completion percentage by going 20-of-22 through the air for 324 yards and three touchdowns against the Argonauts. Eric Rogers had his most productive game since returning to the CFL following a two-year stint in the NFL as he hauled in five passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns while rookie running back Don Jackson racked up 123 rushing yards on nine carries. Wide receiver Marken Michel sat out the win over Toronto after suffering an ankle injury in the season opener against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and is questionable for Thursday's clash.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Calgary and Ottawa have played out two ties in their last four regular-season meetings.

2. Powell has recorded four touchdowns in his last two regular-season contests.

3. Mitchell is 27-3-2 in his career against East Division foes.

PREDICTION: Stampeders 35, Redblacks 30

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park

RACE #7 - BELMONT PARK - 4:41 PM EASTERN POST
6.0 FURLONGS DIRT FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD $62,500.00 OPTIONAL CLAIMING $80,000.00 PURSE

#4 QUEEN LAILA
#6 COZZY SPRING
#5 GREATREVIEWS
#2 GOLDEN STATE

#4 QUEEN LAILA takes a class drop (-4), is the overall speed leader in this field sprinting at 6.0 furlongs on the dirt, and has produced "POWER RUN PERFORMANCES" in five straight, hitting the board in three, including a pair of "POWER RUN WINS" being embedded in this recent streak of racing consistency. #6 COZZY SPRING has hit the board in five straight, winning twice, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in her 4th race back.

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Belterra Park - Race #4 - Post: 2:53pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $6,500 Class Rating: 57

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#3 SYLVESTER YOLY (ML=4/1)


SYLVESTER YOLY - Last workout was the second fastest of the day. Undeniably on edge for a good one today. Likes to go to the front end and the fact that today is a shorter distance should help. She finished second June 7th, but was well clear of the show horse. It looks like Leon had to learn about this mare on June 7th when riding her for the initial time. Back on again today. A repeat of that last race on Jun 7th where she registered a speed rating of 52 looks high enough to win in this affair.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 SASSY PANTS SUSIE (ML=3/1), #1 MISS NIFTY (ML=9/2), #5 MY SOLDIER GIRL (ML=5/1),

SASSY PANTS SUSIE - The speed fig last race out doesn't fit very well in this contest when I look at the class figure of today's event. Mark this horse as a possibly overvalued contestant. MISS NIFTY - Didn't close ground at any point on Jun 8th. Hard to play this time around at the expected odds. MY SOLDIER GIRL - Really had to give me much more last race out. Never made much of an impact.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - SYLVESTER YOLY - Posting a better speed rating each of her last couple of events. This mare is a prime candidate to win today.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#3 SYLVESTER YOLY is going to be the play if we are getting 1/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Skip

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Churchill Downs

06/28/18, CD, Race 5, 6.56 ET
6F [Dirt] 1.07.03 MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT. Purse $51,000.
FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 5-6-7) - Pick 4 (Races 5-6-7-8)
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 39.36, $1 ROI 1.09, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 4 Mister Harvey 5-1 Geroux F Cox Brad H. T
097.8934 10 Souper Jackpot 5-1 Bridgmohan S Casse Mark E. J
097.4957 5 Tight Ten 9/2 Santana. Jr. R Asmussen Steven M.
096.6356 1 Ready and Rich(b-) 6-1 Leparoux J R Correas. IV Ignacio FL
096.6203 7 Bodefecta 8-1 Sorenson D Pish Danny W
096.4208 9 Mr. Ankeny 8-1 Albarado R Romans Dale L.
095.6383 11 Tobacco Road 8-1 McMahon C Asmussen Steven M.
095.0059 6 Two Bit Kid 6-1 Miranda R Delong Ben
094.8314 3 Baytown Macca(b-) 8-1 Gilligan J McEntee Paul E
093.5755 12 Oro de Tejano 15-1 Saez G Calhoun W. Bret
093.2670 2 J Zar 30-1 Morales E Austin Timothy
093.2114 8 Mindprado 30-1 Lanerie C J Simms Garry W.
092.4281 13 Mr Zydeco 12-1 Camacho. Jr. S Macias Adolfo

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Camarero Race Track
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 4 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $8100 Class Rating: 99

FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JUNE 27 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE JUNE 15 ALLOWED 4 LBS. A RACE SINCE MAY 15 ALLOWED 7 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 3 ARRIESGADO 6/5

# 2 VIDEO MOV 5/2

# 1 TIGER OF WALES 5/1

I think ARRIESGADO is a decent choice. Lisboa has one of the most favorable winning percentages in this field with entries running at this distance and surface. Looks like a sound contender for the exotics. Earned a very good speed rating last time out. VIDEO MOV - This gelding must be given a chance just off the earnings per start in dirt sprint contests alone. Has been consistently running well recently. TIGER OF WALES - Looks decent for the conditions of this contest today, showing solid figures in dirt sprint races recently. Should keep the good string of finish positions intact this time out.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Delta Downs
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 6 - Allowance - 330y on the Dirt. Purse: $27000 Class Rating: 76

QUARTER HORSE 330Y, FOR ACCREDITED LA BRED FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. WEIGHT, 122 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 4 MPS TRIPLE ZAZOOM 5/2

# 7 FIRST LITTLE PILOT 7/2

# 5 STRIPITDOWN 9/2

MPS TRIPLE ZAZOOM looks decent to best this field. Has quite good Equibase Speed Figures and has to be considered for a wager for this event. With Alberto controlling the reins on her, this filly will most likely be able to break out quickly in this contest. Could beat this group given the 69 speed rating put up in her last outing. FIRST LITTLE PILOT - Has to be given consideration - I like the figs from the last outing. Has strong Equibase Class Figures relative to this field - worth a look. STRIPITDOWN - Has longshot potential and could score at big odds. Last time out, this filly faced a tougher bunch.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes - Race 5

EXACTA * TRIFECTA * SUPERFECTA (10 Cent Minimum) * PICK 3 (50 CENT MINIMUM: RACES 5-6-7) * PICK 4 (50 Cent Minimum: Races 5-6-7-8) * DAILY DOUBLE (Races 5-6)


Maiden Claiming $7,500 • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 52 • Purse: $9,700 • Post: 2:58P
FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Lone Trailer. JUSTIFIABLE is the Lone Trailer of the race. * KEY ANGLES * POSEIDON'S MARCH: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. JUSTIFIABLE: Horse ha s run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. BLUE PRIDE: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse ranks in the top th ree in TrackMaster Power Rating.
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POSEIDON'S MARCH
4/1

7/2
1
JUSTIFIABLE
2/1

9/2
1A
BLUE PRIDE
2/1

9/1




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Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

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BLUE PRIDE
4

2/1
Front-runner
0

0

55.0

38.9

33.4
4
POSEIDON'S MARCH
5

4/1
Alternator/Front-runner
81

52

65.0

34.8

30.8
3
BRILLIANT SCHEME
2

3/2
Alternator/Stalker
0

0

58.4

28.2

21.2
2
MR. ROCK SALT
1

5/1
Alternator/Stalker
0

0

45.9

35.3

29.3
1
JUSTIFIABLE
3

2/1
Alternator/Trailer
51

49

27.9

34.1

27.1
5
THREETWENTYSIX
6

8/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Los Alamitos (Thoroughbred)
Los Alamitos (Thoroughbred) - Race 8

$1 Exacta / $1 Trifecta / $1 Superfecta (.10 Min.) / $1 Super High 5


Maiden Claiming $20,000 • 1 Mile • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 80 • Purse: $15,000 • Post: 4:28P
FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000, IF FOR $18,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Race Type: Lone Front-runner. SEATTLE DROP is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * SEATTLE DROP: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
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SEATTLE DROP
2/1

5/2




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
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Running Style

Good
Class

Good
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Early Figure

Finish Figure

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SEATTLE DROP
4

2/1
Alternator/Front-runner
85

82

79.5

79.5

75.5
7
WHATYOUCISWHATUGET
7

12/1
Alternator/Stalker
79

69

66.4

68.3

58.3
10
SOLAR CORONA
10

12/1
Trailer
76

64

63.5

66.4

56.4
3
CEE SAM'S GIRL
3

12/1
Trailer
84

77

61.4

55.6

46.1
5
JICAMA
5

6/1
Alternator/Trailer
77

70

81.5

68.3

59.3
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WESTERN MONGOLIA
8

5/2
Alternator/Trailer
0

0

73.0

74.9

68.9
1
FEELING THE HEAT
1

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

111.9

53.1

36.1
9
UNUSUAL GATOR
9

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

97.6

61.6

43.1
2
CURLINA CURLINA
2

10/1
Alternator/Non-contender
86

77

54.6

66.0

57.0
11
STELLA SWEEPER
11

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

47.4

52.1

35.1
6
TINIAN
6

6/1
Alternator/Non-contender
74

66

0.0

0.0

0.0

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Penn National - Race #8 - Post: 9:10pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 92

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#5 HAY SEEKER (ML=7/2)
#1 YOUR ALL THAT (ML=6/1)


HAY SEEKER - You'll be making money right and left by turning your bankroll onto this rider/trainer combination. Racing at a similar level as last race on April 20th at Penn National. I think Stites has found a good spot for him, and I like his chances in today's race. You have to really like that latest race speed figure, 92, which is the top most recent race speed figure of this field. YOUR ALL THAT - Beattie seems to have this gelding primed for a big effort. His workout pattern is tremendous.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 SPEIGHTSHILL (ML=3/1), #3 BURNING MANDATE (ML=6/1), #8 RUN FOR ZACH (ML=6/1),

SPEIGHTSHILL - Generally I need a sprinter to have some success lately in short distance contests in order to wager on him. BURNING MANDATE - Just can't play this racer. Didn't show me anything positive last time around the track or on Sep 14th. Should have at least finished in the money in the last two months in a sprint event to be worth the risk at modest odds in a sprint. RUN FOR ZACH - A pattern of decreasing Equibase speed figures 84/81/11 for this steed. Tough to take this horse at the odds after the result (sixth) in the last affair.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #5 HAY SEEKER to win. Have to have odds of at least 8/5 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,5]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Miami Marlins Preview and Predictions 06-28-2018

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

Veteran right-hander Zack Greinke looks to continue his hot streak and remain unbeaten in his career against the Miami Marlins when the Arizona Diamondbacks visit for the finale of a four-game series Thursday afternoon. Greinke is 6-0 in 11 games (10 starts) versus the Marlins and has a chance to lead the Diamondbacks to a series victory as well as their 11th win in 13 road contests.

Daniel Descalso belted a pinch-hit solo homer in the eighth inning for what proved to be the winning run in a 2-1 victory on Wednesday for National League West-leading Arizona, which limited Miami to three hits in the triumph. Greinke goes after his second win against the Marlins this month and will face 25-year-old Miami rookie Trevor Richards, who has two of his three quality starts in the last three trips to the mound. The Marlins, who are last in the NL in scoring, had won three in a row after taking the series opener 9-5 on Monday before managing four runs the past two nights. Miami's Starlin Castro homered for the second straight game Wednesday and is 5-for-11 in the series with three runs scored, three RBIs and a pair of walks.
TV: 12:10 p.m. ET, FS Arizona, FS Florida (Miami)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Zack Greinke (7-5, 3.66 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Trevor Richards (2-4, 4.91)

Greinke has won four of his last five starts, capped by a win at Pittsburgh on Saturday in which he allowed two hits over six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts. The 34-year-old Florida native, who boasts 102 strikeouts and just 19 walks in 96 innings, limited the Marlins to one run over 6 2/3 innings in a victory on June 2 to begin his hot stretch. Castro is 9-for-25 with four doubles and a homer versus Greinke, who has a 3.53 career ERA against the Marlins.
Richards registered one of the best performances of his young career last Saturday when he held Colorado to one run, three hits and two walks with eight strikeouts over six innings. The Illinois native has permitted one run or fewer in four of his last seven outings as he prepares to meet the Diamondbacks for the first time. Richards, who has struck out 40 and walked 20 in 44 innings, has been much better at Marlins Park (1-1, 3.12 ERA) than on the road (1-3, 6.08).
WALK-OFFS

1. Miami rookie 3B-RF Brian Anderson walked twice Wednesday to extend his on-base streak to 24 games.

2. Arizona RHP Yoshihisa Hirano is tied with J.J. Putz (2012) and Brandon Lyon (2008) for the franchise record with 24 straight scoreless outings.

3. Marlins C-1B J.T. Realmuto (wrist) was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup, missing his third straight game.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 5, Marlins 2

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Oakland Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers Preview and Predictions 06-28-2018

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

A winning road trip is always a victory, but the Oakland Athletics have a chance for something far more impressive. The Athletics have won seven of nine on the 10-game trip that wraps up Thursday with the finale of a four-game series against the host Detroit Tigers.

Oakland has won nine of its last 11 overall, including three straight against the Tigers by a total of six runs. Chris Bassitt and two relievers shut out Detroit in a 3-0 win Wednesday, as the Athletics' pitching staff continued to shine despite a recent spate of injuries. Detroit has lost a season-high eight straight and allowed 57 runs during the skid. Tigers right-hander Michael Fulmer will try to stop the bleeding while continuing his strong pitching at home, where he has allowed one run over seven innings in each of his last two outings.
TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FS Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics LH Sean Manaea (7-6, 3.40 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Michael Fulmer (3-6, 4.17)

Manaea had a rough May, but he has been solid in June while going 2-0 with a 2.81 ERA in four starts. The 26-year-old has posted three straight quality starts after striking out seven and allowing one run and five hits over seven innings in a win at the Chicago White Sox on Friday. Manaea lost his only previous start against the Tigers, allowing three runs and nine hits over six innings in 2016.
Fulmer threw five scoreless frames before giving up back-to-back sixth inning homers in a loss at Cincinnati in his last start June 20. The 25-year-old matched his season high with nine strikeouts but failed to record his third straight quality start because he didn't finish the sixth. Fulmer is 2-0 with a 0.57 ERA in two starts against the Athletics.
WALK-OFFS

1. The Tigers on Wednesday terminated the contract of pitching coach Chris Bosio for insensitive comments made toward a team employee and announced bullpen coach Rick Anderson will take over the position the remainder of the season.

2. The Athletics did not hit a home run Wednesday, ending their MLB-record streak of 27 consecutive road games with a homer.

3. Oakland CF Dustin Fowler is 9-for-25 during a seven-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Athletics 6, Tigers 4

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Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox Preview and Predictions 06-28-2018

MLB Previews 28th June 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 06/28/2018

The Chicago White Sox aim to stretch their winning streak to a season-best four games when they attempt to finish a three-game sweep of the visiting Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Chicago posted a 6-1 victory on Wednesday to win three straight games for just the second time this season, the first coming against the Kansas City Royals from April 26-28.

Avisail Garcia homered for the second straight game and Jose Abreu went deep for just the second time this month as the White Sox outplayed Minnesota for the second consecutive contest. Chicago has outscored the Twins 14-5 over the first two games and has scored 24 runs during the three-game winning streak. Minnesota has dropped five of its last six games and managed just five hits in Tuesday's loss. Ehire Adrianza went 4-for-4 for the Twins and is 6-for-7 with a homer and three RBIs in the series.
TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), WGN (Chicago)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Jake Odorizzi (3-5, 4.97 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Lucas Giolito (5-7, 7.01)
Odorizzi is winless in his last eight starts and has a 0-3 record during the span. The 28-year-old was roughed up for six runs and six hits over 1 1/3 innings by the Texas Rangers in his last turn. Odorozzi is 0-1 with a 5.23 ERA in two starts against the White Sox this season and stands 1-2 with a 4.13 ERA in five career outings.

Giolito defeated the Oakland Athletics in his last turn when he allowed four runs and seven hits over seven innings. The 23-year-old has issued two or fewer walks in four of his last five outings, a sharp improvement over some early season control issues when he twice walked seven in a game. Giolito is 1-1 with a 3.65 ERA in two starts against the Twins this season and is 1-2 with a 4.42 ERA in three career outings.
WALK-OFFS

1. White Sox OF Leury Garcia is 5-for-9 in the series and 8-for-17 since returning from a knee injury that sidelined him four-plus weeks.

2. Minnesota CF Byron Buxton (left big toe) is slated to play both games of a doubleheader - serving as DH for one - for Triple-A Rochester on Thursday.
3. Chicago OF Charlie Tilson had two hits on Wednesday and is 7-for-14 over his last five appearances.

PREDICTION: White Sox 5, Twins 4

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Seattle Mariners vs. Baltimore Orioles Preview and Predictions 06-28-2018

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

After using late rallies for two straight dramatic wins, the Seattle Mariners will try to complete a four-game road sweep of the struggling Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. The Orioles have dropped four in a row overall and 14 of their last 15 home games en route to the majors' worst record.

The Mariners rallied for their 23rd comeback win in an 8-7 triumph in 11 innings Wednesday. Kyle Seager was the hero for the second straight night, hitting a game-tying two-run homer off Zach Britton in the ninth before Denard Span's sacrifice fly plated Jean Segura with the go-ahead run in the 11th. For all their woes, the Orioles had only lost once in 21 prior games this season in which they took a lead to the ninth. The Mariners send veteran right-hander Mike Leake to the mound having won eight of the last nine games he has started.
TV: 3:05 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), MASN (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Mike Leake (8-4, 4.11 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Jimmy Yacabonis (0-0, 15.43)

Leake has recorded quality starts in six of his last seven starts and is coming off his best outing of the season. The 30-year old struck out five and allowed three hits over eight scoreless innings to win at Boston on Saturday. Leake has only faced the Orioles once, in 2014, and was tagged for seven runs over four innings in a no-decision.
Yacabonis will make his first major-league start in place of injured right-hander Dylan Bundy. The 26-year-old has made 16 relief appearances in the majors across the past two seasons. Yacabonis has been effective as a starter at Triple-A Norfolk this season, going 3-2 with a 3.14 ERA in 13 starts.
WALK-OFFS

1. Seattle RHP Edwin Diaz recorded his 30th save Wednesday, surpassing Kazuhiro Sasaki for the most in team history before the All-Star break.

2. Orioles DH Mark Trumbo is 13-for-39 with five homers during an 11-game hitting streak.

3. Mariners DH Nelson Cruz (back) sat out a second straight game Wednesday.

PREDICTION: Mariners 8, Orioles 4

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Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Predictions 06-28-2018

MLB Previews 28th June 2018 by Gracenote
Cubs vs. Dodgers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 06/28/2018

The home runs keep coming for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who face the visiting Chicago Cubs on Thursday in the finale of their four-game series. The Dodgers belted three homers in Wednesday's 7-5 victory - including another by red-hot infielder Max Muncy -- and lead the majors with 51 for the month of June.

After splitting the first two games of the series, the Dodgers jumped to an early 6-2 lead Wednesday and held on for the win behind seven solid innings from Alex Wood and a four-out save by closer Kenley Jansen, who has allowed four earned runs over his last 29 appearances covering 31 1/3 innings. Yasiel Puig had three hits while Joc Pederson and Cody Bellinger added homers for the Dodgers, who improved to 27-10 since May 17. The Cubs lost for the sixth time in their last seven games despite strong performances from catcher Willson Contreras (2-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs) and infielder Javier Baez, who had two hits and has gone 10-for-24 with two homers and 10 RBIs over his last seven games.
TV: 3:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NBCS Chicago, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jose Quintana (6-6, 4.26 ERA) vs. Dodgers LH Clayton Kershaw (1-4, 2.94)

Quintana lost his second straight start last Friday, giving up four runs on nine hits over five innings against Cincinnati. The 29-year-old native of Colombia owns a 6.00 ERA in six home starts compared to a 3.22 ERA in nine outings away from Wrigley Field. Quintana is making his first start against the Dodgers since June 2, 2014, when he allowed five unearned runs over six frames as a member of the Chicago White Sox.
Kershaw returned from the disabled list last Saturday and allowed two runs and five hits over three innings against the New York Mets. The three-time Cy Young Award winner was limited to 55 pitches in his return from a back strain and could be on a pitch count again Thursday. Anthony Rizzo is 5-for-14 with two home runs against Kershaw, who is 5-3 with a 2.64 ERA and 74 strikeouts in nine career starts versus the Cubs.
WALK-OFFS

1. Dodgers OF Matt Kemp served his one-game suspension on Wednesday and will return for Thursday's series finale.

2. The Cubs activated Brandon Morrow (back) off the 10-day disabled list and optioned fellow RHP Cory Mazzoni to Triple-A Iowa.

3. Dodgers rookie RHP Walker Buehler (ribs) will make a rehab start on Thursday for Triple-A Oklahoma City and could rejoin the rotation next week.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 6, Cubs 2