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

Race 6 - Claiming Stakes Trial - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $20000 Class Rating: 83

DOWNS AT ALBUQUERQUE MARATHON CLAIMING S. - FOR THREE YEAR OLD AND OLDER. BY SUBSCRIPTION OF $200 TO NOMINATE AND AN ADDITIONAL $250 TO ENTER. FIELD SIZE LIMITED TO TEN STARTERS. HORSES PREFERRED BY HIGHEST 2017-2018 EARNINGS. WEIGHT 3 YR OLD 117LBS., 4 YEAR OLDS AND OLDER 120 LBS. FILLIES AND MARES 117LBS. NON WINNERS IN 2018 ALLOWED 2 LBS. NON WINNERS IN 2017 ALLOWED 3 LBS.,


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The Walker Group Picks

# 5 DE FACTO 3/1

# 2 CORONA BEACH 12/1

# 3 WALLY'S GOT CLASS 15/1

DE FACTO gets the edge as the wager in here. Have to believe this racer will do well again today. He has garnered formidable numbers under today's conditions and ought to fare well against this group. Reason to like this gelding as he has in the irons one of the best jocks using winning percentages over the last 30 days. CORONA BEACH - Will more than likely be one of the front-runners of the group going into the halfway point of the contest. Earned a quite good Equibase Speed Figure last time out. WALLY'S GOT CLASS - The average class figure of 77 makes this one hard to beat. Silva has a very strong win percentage with horses racing in dirt route races.

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Great Falls - Race #4 - Post: 2:15pm - Starter Allowance - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $3,700 Class Rating: 79

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#5 LIL' APOLLO (ML=6/1)
#4 POLKA DOT RIVER (ML=7/2)


LIL' APOLLO - Ecoffey brings this gelding back into a race rather than a workout. He knows his gelding is on top of his game. Ecoffey must have known this gelding would run well at this track. Won his last race here on July 22nd and now goes for back-to-back wins. Don't often see a beneficial return on investment like +54. This rider/conditioner tandem has done well together over the last 12 months. This gelding gets a weight break of -7 lbs from last race. This certainly could make the difference today. POLKA DOT RIVER - Have to like the way Brown has raced this gelding back into shape off the layoff. Equine is well spotted in this sprint and I think he'll run well today. I think this gelding is very sharp right now. I like the fact that Brown brings him back to a race so quickly. Any early pace setting horse that is breaking from the inside has a shot on this track. Should jump out of the gate and get good position versus this group.

Vulnerable Contenders: #8 NORTHLAND GOLD (ML=6/5), #7 KITTY BLONDE (ML=9/2),

NORTHLAND GOLD - This racer likes to hit the board, but doesn't usually win. Don't put in the top spot. KITTY BLONDE - This gelding showed very little last out.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#5 LIL' APOLLO is the play if we get odds of 5/2 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,5]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream Park - Race 4

$1 Daily Double / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta / $1 Super Hi 5 $.50 Bet 3 (Races 4-5-6)


Maiden Claiming $10,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 69 • Purse: $17,000 • Post: 2:15P
FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.
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Race Type: Lone Trailer. FLY BY YOU is the Lone Trailer of the race, but has been deemed a non-contender due to a low Platinum Figure or other overall low ratings. * KEY ANGLES * PURE STYLE: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourt h start after a layoff. BOATS GILHOOLEY: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. NATION U S A: Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. DEVILISH MAN: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMas ter Power Rating. HIGH MISCHIEF: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
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PURE STYLE
4/1

9/2
3
BOATS GILHOOLEY
5/1

6/1
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NATION U S A
15/1

9/1
11
DEVILISH MAN
9/2

9/1
7
HIGH MISCHIEF
8/1

9/1




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Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
GRANTED STORM
1

7/2
Front-runner
54

40

71.1

37.9

20.9
8
PURE STYLE
8

4/1
Front-runner
69

73

68.4

50.8

42.8
10
DAVIDS BOY
10

20/1
Stalker
0

0

61.5

40.4

32.9
11
DEVILISH MAN
11

9/2
Alternator/Stalker
66

59

68.2

52.4

45.9
3
BOATS GILHOOLEY
3

5/1
Alternator/Stalker
67

64

64.0

53.3

48.8
5
NATION U S A
5

15/1
Alternator/Stalker
73

60

48.6

51.0

40.5
7
HIGH MISCHIEF
7

8/1
Alternator/Stalker
64

61

48.4

50.4

40.4
2
TOMS CHUCHU
2

12/1
Alternator/Stalker
61

59

20.4

45.4

31.9
9
FLY BY YOU
9

12/1
Alternator/Trailer
0

0

25.6

31.3

8.3
12
RIGO
12

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

48.0

32.1

13.1
6
DISCREET ATTITUDE
6

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

28.4

28.4

12.9
4
ART BIJOU (ARG)
4

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

25.4

43.0

29.0

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Northlands Park
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Race 8 - Claiming - 8.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $10100 Class Rating: 76

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR ALBERTA BREDS WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR 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.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 4 EIDMILAAD 9/5

# 2 DER HE WAS GONE 9/2

# 3 TIMELESS TALES 6/1

I've got to go with EIDMILAAD. With one of the top jockeys in terms of gains at the window, don't count this gelding out. Should compete soundly in the pace contest which bodes well with this group. This gelding obviously likes the distance, going 1 out of 2 in his races as of late. DER HE WAS GONE - With better than average trips to the winner's circle, Galviz will most likely have this gelding in excellent position to win the race. Looks quite good versus this field and should be one of the leaders. TIMELESS TALES - Could provide positive gains based on solid recent Equibase Speed Figures with an average of 75. This horse enters today's race with second time Lasix.

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Prairie Meadows - Race #9 - Post: 4:32pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 77

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#8 PRINCE CHARMANT (ML=4/1)
#1 ROMEO'S STORM (ML=5/2)


PRINCE CHARMANT - This racer coming off a solid contest in the last thirty days is a strong challenger in my humble opinion. This animal already beat the morning-line choice last time around the track at Prairie Meadows. ROMEO'S STORM - Trainer Arnett moves this horse to a lower class level to face weaker company. Look for a sharp performance given the class advantage. This horse could be tough this race, especially since Vazquez rode last race out and now should be familiar with this one. Vazquez and Arnett partnered up are a horse gambler's friend. Three consecutive improved speed figs (60-62-67) make this horse a solid contender.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 HE'S A ROCKSTAR (ML=5/1), #5 NO TIME LIMIT (ML=6/1), #3 SATURDAY (ML=8/1),

HE'S A ROCKSTAR - Awfully difficult to invest in this questionable contender when he hasn't been showing any gumption of late. Garnered a quite unimpressive rating last time out in a $3,500 Claiming race on Jul 7th. Improbable to see an improved performance off of that rating. NO TIME LIMIT - This gelding is always around, but just doesn't finish on top. Tough to bet on him on the win end. Don't believe this pony will do much running in today's race. That last speed figure was common when compared with today's class figure. SATURDAY - Don't feel this entrant will make an impact today. That last speed fig was disappointing when compared with today's Equibase class figure.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - PRINCE CHARMANT - The event on Jul 15th had a class rating of 87 while today's class rating is 77. I got to bet this one on such a big drop.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #8 PRINCE CHARMANT to win if you can get at least 3/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Saratoga
RACE #10 - SARATOGA RACE COURSE- 5:48 PM EASTERN POST
The Jim Dandy Stakes
9.0 FURLONGS DIRT GRADE II THREE YEAR OLDS STAKES $600,000.00 PURSE

#2 TENFOLD
#5 VINO ROSSO
#1 FLAMEAWAY
#3 RERIDE

The Jim Dandy recognizes the horse that scored one of racing's memorable upsets, the defeat of Triple Crown winner Gallant Fox in the 1930 Travers at odds of 100-1. The 1930 Travers was one of just seven career victories from 141 starts for Jim Dandy, who also won the 1929 Grand Union Stakes here at "The Spa." This year's edition of "The Dandy" is the 55th renewal, and #2 TENFOLD takes a class drop (-3), is the overall speed leader, and has turned in "POWER RUN PERFORMANCES" in each of his last five "adventures," hitting the board in three of those outings, including back-to-back "POWER RUN WINS" in his 4th and 5th races back. #5 VINO ROSSO also drops in class (-3), and has produced a quartet of "POWER RUNS" in his last five outings, hitting the board in a pair, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in his 4th race back, facing better company (+2) in that race than he will face in this stakes field this afternoon.

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Saratoga

07/28/18, SAR, Race 10, 6.18 ET
1 1/8M [Dirt] 1.46.03 STAKES. Purse $600,000.
presented by NYRA Bets
Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Double
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 13.33, $1 ROI 0.22, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 5 Vino Rosso 1-1 Velazquez J R Pletcher Todd A. TE
098.3972 1 Flameaway 7/2 Ortiz J L Casse Mark E. SW
097.6736 2 Tenfold 8/5 Santana. Jr. R Asmussen Steven M.
096.3825 3 Reride 12-1 Ortiz. Jr. I Asmussen Steven M. JFL
095.5576 4 Sporting Chance(b+) 8-1 Saez L Lukas D. Wayne C

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Wyoming Downs
Wyoming Downs - Race 1

$2 First Half Early Daily Double / $2 Quinella / $2 Exacta ($1 Box) $2 Trifecta ($1 Box) / $1 Superfecta ($.10 Box)


Maiden • 350 Yards • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 89 • Purse: $1,900 • Post: 1:05P
QUARTER HORSE 350Y, FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 124 LBS.
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Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * HEZA WINNERS KING: Quarter Horse has a Fast Break Style designation and no horse in a post position next to it gets out of the gate fast. Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating.
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5/2

7/2
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JR IONE A DYNASTY
10/1

9/2
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BRACE FOR BIGTIME
7/2

9/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
ATTORNEY FEES
1

4/1
Slow/Trouble-prone
0

0

6.9

0.0

0.0
2
BRACE FOR BIGTIME
2

7/2
Slow
82

68

6.5

0.0

0.0
3
COWBOY PAR TE ON
3

8/1
Average
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0
4
CASSIE CARTEL
4

20/1
Average/Trouble-prone
0

0

6.0

0.0

0.0
5
HEZA WINNERS KING
5

5/2
Fast
84

73

2.5

0.0

0.0
6
AJ SHAKEITLIKE ELVIS
6

20/1
Slow
0

0

8.2

0.0

0.0
7
JESSES CARTEL
7

12/1
Average
73

62

5.9

0.0

0.0
8
JR IONE A DYNASTY
8

10/1
Slow
81

80

8.9

0.0

0.0
9
RHGOWESTBIGJAKE
9

6/1
Average/Trouble-prone
68

66

5.0

0.0

0.0
10
FAMOUS DYNASTY JR
10

15/1
Slow
0

0

7.5

0.0

0.0

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Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 27th July 2018 by Gracenote
Royals vs. Yankees Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/27/2018

Just as the New York Yankees made two moves to bolster their pitching staff, they learned they won't have the services of one of their best hitters until well into August. Following Friday's rainout, the Yankees will try to string together consecutive wins for the first time in more than two weeks without Aaron Judge in the lineup Saturday when they host the Kansas City Royals in a day-night doubleheader.

Judge was hit on the right wrist by a pitch in Thursday's 7-2 victory over Kansas City, and New York placed him on the disabled list Friday after it was confirmed he suffered a chip fracture and won't be able to swing a bat in game situations for three weeks. His absence robs the Yankees of their top home run (26) producer after the club had just fortified its pitching staff with the additions of Toronto starter J.A. Happ and Baltimore closer Zach Britton. New York's uneven play of late is another concern, as the club finds itself five games out of first place in the American League East in part because it hasn't won two in a row since July 11 and 12. After beginning the second half of the season with a three-game sweep of Minnesota, Kansas City (31-71) has dropped three of four and hopes to avoid being overtaken by the Orioles (30-74), who own the worst record in the majors.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FS Kansas City, WPIX (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Brad Keller (3-4, 3.20 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Luis Severino (14-3, 2.63)

Keller notched his first victory in nearly a month Sunday against Minnesota, permitting three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out a season-high eight across seven-plus innings. The 23-year-old has been particularly good at keeping the ball in the park in his rookie campaign, giving up only one homer in nine turns and two in 30 appearances overall. Keller, who is 0-3 in his four road starts, threw a perfect inning in relief in his only career appearance against the Yankees on May 18.

Severino was rocked in Monday's loss at Tampa Bay, surrendering seven runs (six earned) on 11 hits - all career or season highs - across five innings. Since posting a 1.98 ERA and giving up only six home runs over his first 18 outings, the 24-year-old Dominican has a 7.80 ERA and allowed six homers in his last three turns. Severino yielded three runs over six frames in a win at Kansas City on May 19, improving to 2-0 with a 1.98 ERA in two career starts against the Royals.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yankees 3B Miguel Andujar is batting .500 in six games since the All-Star break.

2. After hitting .158 with two homers and four RBIs in June, Kansas City All-Star C Salvador Perez is batting .276 with five home runs and 17 RBIs this month.

3. New York recalled INF/OF Tyler Wade to replace Judge on the roster.

PREDICTION: Yankees 6, Royals 2

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Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Cubs vs. Cardinals Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

The St. Louis Cardinals have won only one series in July, but they can change that with a victory Saturday. The Cardinals will try to notch a second straight win over the visiting Chicago Cubs when the National League Central rivals continue their three-game series.


The Cardinals, who claimed the series opener 5-2 on Friday to pull within eight games of the first-place Cubs, haven't won back-to-back games since July 4-5, the first of which clinched their most recent series victory. The Cubs have dropped only one series this month, but their offense has struggled of late, as they've scored two or fewer runs in four of their last five games. The Cardinals' bullpen was able to hold the lead Friday, after undergoing a major shakeup earlier in the day. Right-hander Dakota Hudson was called up, and fellow prospects Daniel Poncedeleon and Austin Gomber also will join the pen after impressive starts in their big-league debuts last week, filling spots vacated when the Cardinals traded right-hander Sam Tuivailala to the Seattle Mariners and designated Greg Holland and Tyler Lyons for assignment.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, FS1, NBCS Chicago, FS Midwest (St. Louis)


PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jose Quintana (9-6, 3.87 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Miles Mikolas (10-3, 2.82)

Quintana has won all three of his starts in July after going winless in five outings in June. The 29-year-old limited the Cardinals to two runs over seven innings to earn the win Sunday, posting his third straight quality start and beating the Cardinals for the first time in three meetings this season. Quintana is 4-2 with a 2.77 ERA in seven career starts against St. Louis.

Mikolas has gotten a quick hook from interim manager Mike Shildt in his last two starts, totaling nine innings after going at least six frames in 15 of his previous 18 outings. The 29-year-old held the Cubs to two runs over five frames last time out but didn't get a decision after Chicago rallied against the bullpen. Mikolas beat the Cubs on May 4 in St. Louis, scattering seven hits over seven scoreless frames.


WALK-OFFS

1. The Cubs will stick with a five-man rotation with the addition of LHP Cole Hamels, meaning either RHP Tyler Chatwood or LHP Mike Montgomery will be sent to the bullpen.

2. After going 25 games without a home run, Chicago 1B Anthony Rizzo has gone deep in consecutive contests and is 9-for-14 in his last four games.

3. St. Louis LF Marcell Ozuna leads the team with 29 multi-hit games, including five against the Cubs.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 4, Cubs 3

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Cleveland Indians vs. Detroit Tigers Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 27th July 2018 by Gracenote
Indians vs. Tigers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/27/2018

All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor looks to extend his home run streak in the season series when his American League Central-leading Cleveland Indians visit the Detroit Tigers for the middle contest of a three-game set Saturday night. Lindor went deep twice in Friday's 8-3 victory to give him six homers against the Tigers this year, including at least one in the last four meetings.

Cleveland's Yonder Alonso also launched a homer for the second straight game - his fourth in the past six contests overall - as the Indians improved to 29-13 versus division opponents and 11-3 against Detroit in 2018. Mike Clevinger hopes to snap out of his funk when he takes the mound for the Indians on Saturday and the Tigers will counter with veteran Francisco Liriano, who is looking for his first victory in three months. Detroit has played .500 ball (4-4) since suffering through a six-game losing streak, but is a paltry 13-38 against Cleveland since the start of the 2016 season. Victor Martinez homered for the second time in three outings Friday, improving to 9-for-18 with six RBIs during a five-game hitting streak for the Tigers, and has knocked in 74 runs in 123 career games against his former team.

TV: 6:10 p.m. ET, STO (Cleveland), FS Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Mike Clevinger (7-6, 3.43 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Francisco Liriano (3-5, 4.73)

Clevinger has dropped three consecutive starts and four of five despite allowing two runs over 6 2/3 innings at Texas last Sunday. The 27-year-old Florida native gave up 10 runs (nine earned) in his previous two starts, but struck out 19 across 12 innings combined. Clevinger yielded two runs over 6 2/3 frames in a no-decision against Detroit on June 9, and is 4-1 with a 2.36 ERA in seven career appearances (six starts) versus the Tigers.

Liriano permitted three runs on six hits and three walks across 4 2/3 innings last Monday at Kansas City in a no-decision that extended his winless streak to 11 games. The 34-year-old Dominican Republic native has not won since April 28 and is 0-2 with a 5.65 ERA in three starts versus Cleveland in 2018. Lindor is 4-for-11 and Edwin Encarnacion owns two homers against Liriano, who is 5-8 lifetime versus the Indians.

WALK-OFFS

1. Detroit 3B Jeimer Candelario has hit safely in seven of his last eight games (9-for-30) with two homers and six RBIs in that stretch.

2. Cleveland OF Brandon Guyer belted a three-run homer Friday and is 8-for-14 with nine RBIs during a five-game hitting streak.

3. Indians CF Tyler Naquin was late scratch Friday due to right hip discomfort and OF Rajai Davis took his place.

PREDICTION: Indians 6, Tigers 3

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 27th July 2018 by Gracenote
Phillies vs. Reds Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/27/2018

The Philadelphia Phillies made a move to shore up one of their weaknesses for the stretch run, swinging a trade with the New York Mets to add "more offense in the infield." Second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera is expected to join the Phillies on Saturday when the National League East leaders continue their four-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds.

Cabrera was batting .277 with 18 homers and 58 RBIs with New York and has a great track record in 24 games at Citizens Bank Park, batting .387 with an OPS of 1.053 - his highest at any stadium. "I would expect that we'll see him at times at second, short, and third," Phillies general manager Matt Klentak said. "When he's not playing, I think he'll be a very dangerous bat off the bench." Cincinnati rebounded from a 9-4 setback in the series opener with a 6-4 victory Friday as third baseman Eugenio Suarez matched a franchise record by homering for the fifth consecutive game. Mason Williams, called up from Triple-A Louisville on Thursday, made his first hit with the Reds a memorable one by clubbing a three-run homer.

TV: 6:40 p.m. ET, NBC 10 (Philadelphia), FS Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Vince Velasquez (7-8, 4.05 ERA) vs. Reds RH Matt Harvey (5-6, 5.21)

Velasquez notched two victories in a three-day span over the past week, blanking San Diego on two hits over seven innings on Sunday before pitching the 16th inning two days later in a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He closed out the first half by shutting out the New York Mets on two hits over six innings and has a 14-inning scoreless streak. Velasquez, who has never faced the Reds, has a 2.42 road ERA this season.

Harvey's unbeaten streak ended with a thud when he was shelled for a season-high eight runs and served up four homers in 3 2/3 innings in a loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday. He was 4-0 in his previous five turns, allowing a combined six earned runs while also not surrendering a home run. Harvey is 7-3 with a 2.86 ERA against the Phillies, including five scoreless innings of one-hit ball on April 3 when he was still with the Mets.

WALK-OFFS

1. Reds LH Amir Garrett is day-to-day after suffering a mild left Achilles' strain in Friday's game.

2. Phillies LF Rhys Hopkins is 12-for-31 with six homers and 11 RBIs during a seven-game hitting streak.

3. Reds 1B Joey Votto received his 136th intentional walk Friday, surpassing Johnny Bench for the franchise record.

PREDICTION: Phillies 5, Reds 3

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New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 27th July 2018 by Gracenote
Mets vs. Pirates Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

Jacob deGrom could be the poster boy for the New York Mets' frustrations this season, sporting a .500 record despite owning a major league-leading 1.71 ERA. DeGrom has gone nearly six weeks without a victory, a drought he will attempt to end when he takes the mound on Saturday night in the third of a four-game set against the host Pittsburgh Pirates.

Since winning his first four decisions of the season, deGrom has only one victory despite riding a streak of 12 consecutive quality starts. The Mets continue to look toward the future, shipping second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday in exchange for Double-A pitching prospect Franklyn Kilome. David Freese has struck out in each of his four career at-bats versus DeGrom, but he singlehandedly lifted the Pirates to a 5-4 victory Friday night by driving in all five runs and reaching base five times, including a walk-off RBI single in the ninth. Already without outfielders Corey Dickerson (hamstring) and Starling Marte (hand), Pittsburgh saw Josh Bell leave after two innings but still won for the 12th time in 14 games.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, WPIX (New York), AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Jacob deGrom (5-5, 1.71 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Trevor Williams (8-7, 4.11)

The 30-year-old DeGrom went eight innings for the third straight start but came away with a hard-luck loss versus San Diego on Monday, striking out 10 and giving up three runs (two earned) on five hits. He has made nine starts on the road, posting a 3-2 record and a 1.79 ERA while holding opponents to a .216 batting average against. The Stetson product has made five career starts against the Pirates, going 1-2 record despite a 2.14 ERA.

Williams was credited with the first complete game of his career Monday when he blanked Cleveland on four hits over six innings in a rain-shortened victory. The 26-year-old also did not allow a run in his previous start either, permitting four hits over five innings to beat Philadelphia. Williams won his only start against the Mets, limiting them to one run on seven hits over seven innings in June 2017.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mets OF Michael Conforto has four homers and 12 RBIs in his last nine games.

2. Freese is 4-for-5 with two homers, seven RBIs and four walks in the first two games of the series.

3. The Mets signed OF Austin Jackson and designated OF Matt den Dekker for assignment.

PREDICTION: Pirates 3, Mets 2

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Rays vs. Orioles Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

Jonathan Schoop hopes to continue his torrid stretch with the bat when the major league-worst Baltimore Orioles host the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night for the third of a four-game set between American League East rivals. Schoop homered for the fifth consecutive contest in Friday's 15-5 rout for the Orioles, recording 11 RBIs during that stretch, and is 17-for-45 during a 10-game hitting streak.

Danny Valencia added three hits in the victory and is a gaudy 25-for-50 with three homers and 14 RBIs over 14 games during the last two seasons against the Rays for Baltimore, which became the last team in the majors to reach 30 wins Friday. Kevin Gausman gets the start for the Orioles on Saturday and Tampa Bay will be forced to go with another "bullpen" game as it sends Ryne Stanek to the mound for the first inning or two. The Rays lost for the second time in six contests Friday to spoil a chance to match their high-water mark of the season at four games over .500, settling for a 53-51 mark. Joey Wendle is 5-for-10 over the last three games for Tampa Bay and teammate Matt Duffy should be back in the lineup after sitting out Friday, looking to snap out of a 0-for-14 slump.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Sun (Tampa Bay), MASN2 (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH Ryne Stanek (1-2, 1.86 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Kevin Gausman (4-8, 4.54)

Stanek has prospered in his role as a starter, allowing just three runs over 20 2/3 innings while opening 14 games, striking out 27 and walking eight. The 27-year-old Kansas native, who boasts 78 strikeouts across 58 2/3 innings in the majors, has permitted zero runs on four hits with five strikeouts over his last four innings on the mound. Stanek, a first round pick in 2013, yielded one run over 3 2/3 innings with six strikeouts versus the Orioles in 2018.

Gausman allowed 13 runs on 20 hits across 14 2/3 innings while going winless in his past three starts after starting July with a win over the Los Angeles Angels. The 27-year-old LSU product earned all of his wins at home this season and has split a pair of matchups with Tampa Bay in 2018, including a victory in Baltimore on May 11. C.J. Cron is 5-for-15 with a homer versus Gausman, who is 6-6 with a 4.13 ERA in 16 games (14 starts) against the Rays.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Rays matched their franchise record by using 18 rookies this year and LHP Jalen Beeks would make it 19 if he pitches as expected Saturday.

2. Baltimore CF Adam Jones, who is three doubles shy of 300 with the team, is 11-for-28 during his current seven-game hitting streak.

3. Tampa Bay C Michael Perez is 4-for-6 with a run scored in his first two major league games since being acquired from Arizona on Wednesday.

PREDICTION: Rays 3, Orioles 2