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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 27th July 2018 by Gracenote
Dodgers vs. Braves Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/27/2018

The Los Angeles Dodgers look for their third consecutive victory Saturday at the Atlanta Braves after following a familiar recipe in Friday's 4-1 triumph. Alex Verdugo and Yasmani Grandal added to Los Angeles' National League-leading home run total with solo shots, while Clayton Kershaw became only the third pitcher in the live-ball era to draw three walks, hit a single and strike out eight batters in the same game as the Dodgers improved to 5-3 since the All-Star break.

The Dodgers have slugged 142 homers on the season and enter the weekend leading the NL West, and newly acquired infielder Manny Machado collected two hits Friday after belting his first home run as a Dodger in the series opener. The Braves are skidding toward the end of the month - losing for the 12th time in their last 17 games - and have been outscored 21-6 in losing their past three games. Center fielder Ender Inciarte, who finished with a hit and drove in a run, is 8-for-19 in his last five games. However, Atlanta dropped to 6-32 when scoring three runs or fewer and continues to be hurt by short outings from its starting pitching, as Mike Foltynewicz lasted just five innings Friday.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), FS South (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Alex Wood (6-5, 3.87 ERA) vs. Braves LH Max Fried (1-3, 3.92)

Wood has been the one Los Angeles starter that has remained healthy this season and is pitching well recently, winning his last five decisions. The 27-year-old has posted a 2.95 ERA in his past seven starts, holding Milwaukee to two runs on five hits in six innings Sunday to bump his record above .500 for the first time in 2018. Wood, who debuted with the Braves in 2013, gave up four runs (two earned) in 4 2/3 innings in a June 9 loss to Atlanta but has not lost since.

The Braves plan to activate Fried from the disabled list for his fourth start of the season, after a blister on his pitching hand cut short a rough turn July 5 at Milwaukee. The 24-year-old gave up four runs on four hits in three innings in that start, five days after striking out 11 in 6 2/3 scoreless innings in a victory at St. Louis. Fried, Atlanta's No. 10 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, struck out 10 and allowed one hit in 6 2/3 scoreless innings for Double-A Mississippi on Monday in a rehab assignment.

WALK-OFFS

1. Atlanta 1B Freddie Freeman's nine-game hitting streak ended Friday after going 0-for-4.

2. Dodgers RHP Kenley Jansen retired all four hitters he faced Friday for his NL-leading 30th save.

3. Machado extended his consecutive games on-base streak to 27 games Friday with a pair of singles.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 5, Braves 2

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Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Nationals vs. Marlins Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

The Washington Nationals have indicated they may play out the weekend before deciding to be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, but they're suddenly looking like a team that wants to stay in contention in the National League East. The Nationals put a three-game winning streak on the line when they play the third of four games at the Miami Marlins on Saturday.

Washington has outscored opponents 26-7 during the three-game run and it was never threatened after spotting ace Max Scherzer an early four-run lead in Friday's 9-1 win. Juan Soto had a solo home run, a triple and a single while driving in three runs for the Nationals, who moved back over .500 (52-51) and pulled within six games of first place in the division. The Marlins were held to three hits by Scherzer and one reliever while falling to 1-8 against Washington in 2018. The first five hitters in Miami's Friday night lineup went a combined 1-for-19 with eight strikeouts and they'll face off Saturday with Miami native Gio Gonzalez, who has a 1.93 ERA in 17 career starts against the Marlins.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN (Washington), FS Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals LH Gio Gonzalez (6-7, 3.94 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Trevor Richards (3-5, 4.41)

Command continues to be an issue for Gonzalez, who walked five batters over 5 2/3 innings of a loss at Milwaukee on Monday and has handed out at least four free passes in four of his last five outings. He pitched six innings or fewer in each of his last eight starts, during which the 32-year-old is 0-5 with a 7.25 ERA. One of Gonzalez's better outings in that stretch was five innings of two-run ball in a no-decision against Miami, and he is 10-3 in his career versus the Marlins.

Richards walked a season-high seven batters in 3 2/3 innings at Washington on July 8 but has recovered with back-to-back solid starts. He limited the Tampa Bay Rays to one run and three hits over 6 2/3 innings of a no-decision on Sunday after spinning six scoreless to defeat Philadelphia prior to the All-Star break. Lefties are hitting .202 against the 25-year-old rookie, while righties are at .321.\

WALK-OFFS

1. Nationals RF Bryce Harper has six RBIs, three runs scored and seven strikeouts over his last three games.

2. Washington has won eight in a row at Miami.

3. Marlins LF Derek Dietrich has struck out 15 times over his last nine games and needs one more to reach 100 for the first time in his six-year career.

PREDICTION: Nationals 6, Marlins 4

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Minnesota Twins vs. Boston Red Sox Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Twins vs. Red Sox Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

Mookie Betts added another chapter to what could be an MVP season, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a dramatic win Friday night. The Red Sox will try build on their third walk-off victory of the season when they continue a four-game series with the visiting Minnesota Twins on Saturday.

Rafael Devers forced extra innings with a leadoff homer in the bottom of the ninth inning and Betts opened the 10th with his 25th home run of the season to deliver a 4-3 victory, evening the set at a game apiece. Betts had been 6-for-34 over his last seven-plus games prior to the blast, which allowed Boston to snap its first two-game slide in over a month and open up a five-game lead over the New York Yankees in the American League East. The Twins fell eight games back in the AL Central and were in sell mode earlier in the day, sending infielder Eduardo Escobar - the major-league leader in doubles with 37 - to Arizona in exchange for three minor leaguers. Minnesota will try to bounce back Saturday behind veteran Jake Odorizzi while Boston gives the ball to fellow right-hander Rick Porcello.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS North (Minnesota), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Jake Odorizzi (4-6, 4.37 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Rick Porcello (12-4, 3.93)

Odorizzi allowed one earned run on a season low-tying two hits with eight strikeouts over six innings at Kansas City on Sunday. Walks have been an issue at times for the 28-year-old, but he's issued only three free passes over the last three starts. Odorizzi has a 5.93 in nine career starts at Fenway Park.

Porcello sat through two rain delays while putting together six scoreless innings in a win at Baltimore on Monday. He is 0-2 with a 9.22 ERA over his last three home starts and owns an 11-14 record in Boston since the start of 2017, all after going 13-1 at Fenway in his 2016 Cy Young campaign. The New Jersey native spun seven scoreless while yielding one hit at Minnesota last month to improve to 11-10 with a 3.75 ERA lifetime versus the Twins.

WALK-OFFS

1. Red Sox CF Jackie Bradley Jr. slugged a two-run homer Friday and has 15 RBIs in his last 16 games.

2. Twins RHP Matt Belisle served up the game-winning homer to Betts and has allowed 15 runs (12 earned) in 9 1/3 career innings against Boston.

3. Minnesota also shipped RHP Ryan Pressly to Houston for a pair of minor leaguers.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 6, Twins 4

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Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Rangers vs. Astros Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

Justin Verlander attempts to continue his run of success against Texas when the Houston Astros host the Rangers on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game series. Verlander is 2-1 with a 1.73 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and .146 batting average allowed while recording 32 strikeouts over 26 innings in four starts against the Rangers this year.

Verlander is 13-7 with a 2.80 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 24 career starts against Texas as he also enjoyed success versus the club while pitching for Detroit. He will be looking to help the Astros bounce back from Friday's 11-2 loss, which ended their eight-game winning streak against the Rangers. Isiah Kiner-Falefa went 4-for-5 with a homer while Robinson Chirinos and Jurickson Profar also went deep as Texas defeated Houston for just the fifth time in their last 21 meetings. Adrian Beltre registered three hits and is 8-for-14 over his last three games to raise his career total to 3,125 as he closes in on Tony Gwynn (3,141) for 19th place on the all-time list.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Southwest (Texas), AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers RH Ariel Jurado (0-1, 7.71 ERA) vs. Astros RH Justin Verlander (10-5, 2.19)

Jurado is expected to be recalled on Saturday to make his second career appearance. The 22-year-old lost his major-league debut against the Chicago White Sox on May 19, when he gave up four runs and six hits over 4 2/3 innings. Jurado has gone 5-3 with a 3.28 ERA in 16 starts for Double-A Frisco this season.

Verlander was 0-3 over a six-start stretch before defeating the Los Angeles Angels in his last turn as he struck out 11 and allowed five hits over six scoreless innings. The 35-year-old is just 2-3 in 12 turns at home this season despite posting a 2.51 ERA and 0.75 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .174 batting average. Verlander has registered 39 strikeouts and issued only two walks over 25 innings in four starts this month.

WALK-OFFS

1. Astros All-Star 2B Jose Altuve (knee) was held out of the series opener and may sit again on Saturday.

2. The Rangers traded LHP Cole Hamels to the Chicago Cubs for RHPs Eddie Butler and Rollie Lacy, as well as a player to be named.

3. Houston All-Star INF Alex Bregman went 0-of-3 on Friday but drew a walk as he has reached base in 28 consecutive games and 59 of his last 60.

PREDICTION: Astros 6, Rangers 4

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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

Rookie Lourdes Gurriel Jr. seeks his team-record 10th consecutive multi-hit performance when the Toronto Blue Jays visit the Chicago White Sox on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game set. Gurriel tied the franchise mark of nine set in 1986 by Tony Fernandez when he went 3-for-5 with two solo homers and a double in the series-opening 10-5 thrashing of the White Sox.

The 24-year-old Gurriel is a scorching 20-for-40 with three homers and three doubles during his nine-game hitting streak while raising his batting average 82 points to .308. Curtis Granderson, Randal Grichuk and Kendrys Morales also went deep in the opener as Toronto halted its three-game slide. The White Sox have allowed 33 runs while losing three straight as they slipped back to 31 games below .500. All-Star Jose Abreu recorded a run-scoring single in the opener and is 9-for-24 with three homers and seven RBIs during his six-game hitting streak.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, Sportsnet (Toronto), WGN (Chicago)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH John Axford (4-1, 4.69 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Lucas Giolito (7-8, 6.09)

Toronto is making the contest a "bullpen game" as it remains short in the rotation after trading J.A. Happ to the New York Yankees. The 35-year-old Axford is making his first major-league start after 537 career relief appearances and first at any level since 2008 while in Single-A. "I'm excited. I feel like I've been talking about it for the last few years, mostly in a joking manner," Axford told reporters. "But with the way the game has been changing and seeing some (spots open up), I've definitely been in the (coaching staff's) ears a lot more about it, so they've been hearing it from me."

Giolito defeated Kansas City and the Los Angeles Angels in his last two starts, allowing seven hits over 12 1/3 innings. The 24-year-old's effort against the Royals was encouraging because the strong outing (two hits over 6 1/3 scoreless innings) occurred at Guaranteed Rate Field, where he is just 3-4 with a 7.53 ERA in 10 starts this season. Giolito, who never has faced Toronto, is 2-1 with a 4.38 ERA in July, with the latter representing his best monthly mark of the campaign.

WALK-OFFS

1. Granderson's homer on Friday led off the game, marking the 47th time he has accomplished the feat in his career.

2. Chicago recalled Thyago Vieira and purchased the contract of Tyler Danish from Triple-A Charlotte while designating fellow RHP Chris Volstad for assignment.

3. Toronto 1B Justin Smoak recorded two hits in the series opener and is 8-for-19 over his last four games.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 10, White Sox 7

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Oakland Athletics vs. Colorado Rockies Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Athletics vs. Rockies Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

Scoring runs was not a problem for the Oakland Athletics during their four-game series at Texas, but they had plenty of difficulty in the opener of their three-game set at Coors Field. The Athletics attempt to cross the plate more often on Saturday, when they visit the Colorado Rockies for the middle contest of the interleague series.

Oakland recorded a total of 41 runs while sweeping the four-game set against the Rangers but saw its offensive surge - as well as its six-game winning streak - come to an end with Friday's 3-1 setback in Colorado. Jed Lowrie drove in the lone run with a double, leaving him nine RBIs shy of matching the career high of 75 he registered in 2013 - the first season of his initial stint with the Athletics. Charlie Blackmon notched a pair of doubles to extend his hitting streak to nine games while Nolan Arenado went 2-for-4 with a solo homer for the Rockies, who are 2-1 on their five-game homestand despite scoring a total of eight runs. The blast was the National League-leading 26th of the year for Arenado, who became the seventh player on franchise history to hit 100 blasts at Coors Field.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Oakland), AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics LH Brett Anderson (2-2, 5.46 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Antonio Senzatela (3-3, 5.55)

Anderson has been a road warrior in his limited time with Oakland this season, as six of his seven starts have come away from home. Each of the 30-year-old Texan's last five turns have been on the road, including a victory in his home state on Monday in which he allowed two runs and six hits over six innings against the Rangers. Anderson is 1-0 with one complete game and a 4.97 ERA in five career starts versus Colorado.

Senzatela's return from a stint on the disabled list due to a blister was a disappointing one as he yielded four runs and five hits over 5 1/3 innings in a loss at Arizona on Sunday. The 23-year-old Venezuelan has made three straight starts after beginning his season with 10 relief appearances, going 1-2 with a 4.91 ERA as he surrendered a total of 10 runs over 11 1/3 frames in the losses while tossing seven scoreless innings in the win. Senzatela will be facing Oakland for the first time in his brief career.

WALK-OFFS

1. Athletics 3B Matt Chapman has recorded six multi-hit performances while going 16-for-36 over his last nine games.

2. Colorado activated RHP German Marquez from the restricted list, optioned OF Raimel Tapia to Triple-A Albuquerque, activated OF David Dahl (foot) from the disabled list and optioned him to the Isotopes and transferred LHP Mike Dunn (shoulder) to the 60-day DL.

3. Oakland OF-DH Khris Davis has been kept in the ballpark in back-to-back contests after belting six homers during a four-game streak.

PREDICTION: Athletics 9, Rockies 6

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Diamondbacks vs. Padres Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

A.J. Pollock has been swinging a hot bat since the resumption of play after the All-Star break. The center fielder looks to follow up a two-hit performance in the series opener when the Arizona Diamondbacks visit the San Diego Padres on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game set.

Pollock recorded a run-scoring double in Friday's 6-2 victory and is 11-for-30 over his last seven games, including a 5-for-5 effort against Colorado on July 20. Arizona's Jon Jay is showing life with two-hit efforts in his last two starts after suffering through a 2-for-30 funk during an eight-game stretch. Manuel Margot homered while recording his third straight two-hit performance for San Diego and is 12-for-28 during his eight-game hitting streak. The Padres have allowed six runs in each contest of their three-game slide and have dropped 10 of their last 12 contests.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, FS Arizona, FS San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks LH Patrick Corbin (7-4, 3.13 ERA) vs. Padres RH Tyson Ross (6-8, 4.29)

Corbin was 0-2 during a seven-start winless stretch before defeating the Chicago Cubs in his last turn. The 29-year-old gave up one run and six hits in seven innings against the Cubs and struck out nine without issuing a walk. Corbin defeated the Padres on April 22, when he gave up two runs and two hits with 11 strikeouts over six frames to enhance his career record versus San Diego to 6-7 with a 4.37 ERA in 17 appearances (12 starts).

Ross gave up two runs and five hits over five innings while defeating Philadelphia in his last turn after going 0-5 over his previous seven outings. The 31-year-old had a memorable performance versus Arizona on April 20, when he went 7 2/3 frames before allowing a hit and gave up just one run with a season-high 10 strikeouts in a no-decision. Ross is 4-4 with a 3.29 ERA in 15 career appearances (14 starts) against the Diamondbacks but had a disastrous outing on July 7 as he was torched for eight runs and seven hits in two innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Diamondbacks acquired INF Eduardo Escobar from Minnesota for RHP Jhoan Duran and OFs Gabriel Maciel and Ernie De La Trinidad.

2. San Diego SS Freddy Galvis notched two hits in the series opener and is 10-for-25 with a homer and seven RBIs over his last seven games.

3. Arizona placed 3B Jake Lamb (shoulder) on the 10-day disabled list, recalled Ildemaro Vargas from Triple-A Reno and designated fellow INF Jack Reinheimer for assignment.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 5, Padres 4

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Francisco Giants Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Brewers vs. Giants Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

Two teams trending in opposite directions meet Saturday as the San Francisco Giants continue their four-game series against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers, who bolstered their roster this week with two key acquisitions. Milwaukee has gone 5-3 since the All-Star break while San Francisco has dropped three in a row and five of its last six to fall one game under .500.

Ryan Braun drove in two runs and newly acquired reliever Joakim Soria made a successful debut in Friday's 3-1 victory as the Brewers moved within 1 1/2 games of the first-place Chicago Cubs in the National League Central. After the game, Milwaukee obtained power-hitting veteran Mike Moustakas from Kansas City and will start him regularly at third base while Travis Shaw moves to second. San Francisco was held to six hits in Friday's loss and failed to execute in the eighth inning, when Buster Posey grounded out with the bases loaded and two outs. Posey has recorded just two extra-base hits in his last 18 contests for the Giants, who are averaging 3.6 runs per contest this month and sit five games out of the second NL wild-card spot.

TV: 9:05 p.m. ET, FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee), NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Jhoulys Chacin (9-3, 3.58 ERA) vs. Giants RH Johnny Cueto (3-1, 2.76)

Chacin won his third straight decision on Monday, allowing one run and two hits with a season-high nine strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings against Washington. "His slider has been outstanding," Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell told reporters. "It's different speeds, different shapes, different locations, and it's a really good pitch to start with." The 30-year-old Venezuelan is 8-7 with a 3.22 ERA in 21 career starts (20 games) against San Francisco, including a 4-1 mark and 2.02 ERA in eight outings at AT&T Park.

Cueto pitched seven innings against Oakland on Sunday and did not factor in the decision after giving up four runs and six hits. The two-time All-Star has made three starts since returning from an elbow injury that landed him on the disabled list, yielding seven homers and 12 earned runs in 17 frames. Christian Yelich is 5-for-15 with a home run against Cueto, who owns an 11-3 record and 2.74 ERA in 21 career starts versus Milwaukee.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yelich is 24-for-45 with three homers and 12 RBIs during his 11-game hitting streak.

2. San Francisco's 11 home runs this month are the fewest in the majors.

3. The Brewers traded OF Brett Phillips and RHP Jorge Lopez to Kansas City for Moustakas.

PREDICTION: Brewers 7, Giants 4

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Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Mariners vs. Angels Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

The Los Angeles Angels avoided a deflating loss in the opener and look to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the American League West-rival Seattle Mariners on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game series. Los Angeles watched an early three-run lead disappear on Friday before Kole Calhoun led off the 10th inning with his 12th home run of the season, giving the team a 4-3 triumph.

Calhoun also opened the scoring with a two-run double as he registered his third consecutive two-hit performance, going 6-for-14 with two homers and five RBIs in that span. Angels slugger Albert Pujols singled in the second inning on Friday for his 3,061st career hit, moving him past Craig Biggio for 24th place on the all-time list. Dee Gordon collected three of the nine hits recorded by the Mariners, who fell to 3-4 against the Angels this month. Gordon has hit safely in six of his last seven games and 16 of 19 contests overall in July.

TV: 9:07 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), FS West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Felix Hernandez (8-8, 5.14 ERA) vs. Angels RH Jaime Barria (5-7, 3.80)

Hernandez has yielded three earned runs in each of his last four starts, winning the first two and losing the next two - including an outing against the Chicago White Sox last Saturday in which he gave up four runs overall in five innings. The 32-year-old Venezuelan has worked five frames or fewer in seven of his last 12 turns, including each of the last three. Hernandez fell to 16-17 with a 3.43 ERA in 52 career starts against the Angels after surrendering five runs on seven hits and four walks in 5 2/3 innings on May 6.

Barria has gone 0-6 in seven starts since recording his last victory, a triumph over Texas on June 1 in which he scattered four hits over six scoreless innings. The 22-year-old Panamanian rookie worked five frames in a loss to the Chicago White Sox on Monday, when he yielded four runs on four hits and three walks. Barria has made three of his last seven starts against Seattle, losing all three despite allowing three runs or fewer in each outing.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mariners LHP James Paxton (back) threw a bullpen session before the series opener and is expected to be activated from the 10-day disabled list and start against Houston on Monday.

2. Los Angeles purchased the contract of Eric Young Jr. from Triple-A Salt Lake and optioned fellow OF Jabari Blash to the Bees.

3. Seattle acquired Sam Tuivailala from St. Louis for fellow RHP Seth Elledge, a Class A hurler.

PREDICTION: Mariners 7, Angels 4

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Ottawa RedBlacks vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in CFL

CFL Previews 25th July 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 07/25/2018

The Ottawa Redblacks visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a battle for East Division supremacy Saturday. The Redblacks rallied from a 10-point deficit in the second half en route to a thrilling 29-25 victory over the BC Lions in Week 6 to take sole possession of first place and hope to create some separation at the top of the division by beating the Tiger-Cats for the fourth consecutive time in Hamilton.

"The games are going to keep getting bigger especially when we play Eastern teams," Ottawa coach Rick Campbell told reporters. "The way the league is looking this year and how things are playing out every win is going to be valuable." Hamilton fell a game below .500 following a disappointing 31-20 home setback to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Tiger-Cats, who have dropped back-to-back games, doubled down on quarterback Jeremiah Masoli as they shipped off former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel to the Montreal Alouettes in a blockbuster deal Sunday. "I definitely feel that vote of confidence and respect and it makes me feel good," Masoli told reporters. "But at the same time we're just focused on (Ottawa) and we've got to get the ball rolling here on offence."

TV: 4 p.m. ET, TSN, ESPN2

ABOUT THE TIGER-CATS (2-3): Masoli threw for 184 yards against Saskatchewan to see his streak of consecutive 300-yard passing games end at nine in a row - one short of a CFL record. Hamilton traded Manziel along with offensive linemen Tony Washington and Landon Rice in exchange for speedy wide receiver Chris Williams, who spent two seasons with the Tiger-Cats from 2011-12, defensive end Jamaal Westerman and two first-round draft picks. Wide receiver Luke Tasker was a late scratch against the Roughriders and will be a game-time decision Saturday while the newly acquired Williams, who missed Montreal's last contest with a strained hamstring, is expected to suit up Saturday.

ABOUT THE REDBLACKS (3-2): Trevor Harris was named one of the CFL's Top Performers of the Week after throwing for 363 yards and a touchdown against BC. Brad Sinopoli also received honours from the league as he hauled in 11 passes for a career-high 171 yards and a score against the Lions while William Powell added 50 rushing yards, including the go-ahead 2-yard touchdown with 49 seconds to go in the fourth quarter. Wide receiver Austen Hartley took first-team reps in place of Noel Thomas Jr. and could get the starting nod after being scratched last week while defensive back Antoine Pruneau missed practice Tuesday with an undisclosed injury.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Hamilton is 6-14 at home since the start of the 2016 season.

2. Sinopoli leads the CFL in receptions (36).

3. Masoli has failed to throw a touchdown pass in two straight games.

PREDICTION: Tiger-Cats 28, Redblacks 26

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Calgary Stampeders vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in CFL

CFL Previews 25th July 2018 by Gracenote
Stampeders vs. Roughriders Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/25/2018

The visiting Calgary Stampeders put their perfect record on the line when they take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday. The Stampeders cruised to a 25-8 victory against the Montreal Alouettes last week to improve to 5-0 and hope to extend their lead at the top of the West Division by knocking off the Roughriders in Regina for the fifth consecutive time.

Calgary's first five wins have come against East Division opponents and hopes its stifling defence, which has given up a league-best 9.2 points per game, shuts down Saskatchewan en route to its first 6-0 start since 1995. The Roughriders are growing in confidence following an impressive 31-20 road victory against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Week 6. Saskatchewan swept the season series with Hamilton for the second time in as many years and hopes to ride the momentum to back-to-back wins against Calgary after ending a 10-game losing skid to the Stampeders with a 30-7 victory Oct. 20, 2017. "I see our offence starting to roll right now and people are finding a rhythm," Roughriders quarterback Brandon Bridge told reporters. "They're (Calgary) not anyone that we should be afraid of so we're going to do our game plan and let the chips fall wherever they may."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, TSN, ESPN Plus

ABOUT THE STAMPEDERS (5-0): Bo Levi Mitchell showed no ill effects from the knee injury he suffered July 12 against the Ottawa Redblacks as he threw for 292 yards and a pair of touchdowns against Montreal. "It's not something that's going to linger on too much longer," Mitchell told reporters. "It's all pain management and we're all athletes so we can deal with the pain." Defensive back Tunde Adeleke returned to practice after missing the previous three games with an injury sustained from a collision with some advertising boards on the sidelines and could recover in time for Saturday's contest while defensive end Cordarro Law is questionable after undergoing tests on his ankle.

ABOUT THE ROUGHRIDERS (3-2): Linebacker Derrick Moncrief suffered a shoulder injury in the second quarter against Hamilton and was placed on the six-game injured list. Charleston Hughes, who spent the previous 10 seasons with the Stampeders, recorded his league-leading sixth sack against the Alouettes to move him into a tie with Rodney Harding (105) for 10th place on the CFL's all-time list. Saskatchewan added former University of Michigan linebacker Thomas Gordon to the practice squad along with defensive back Will Blackmon, who won a Super Bowl with the New York Giants in 2011.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Calgary has forced a CFL-best 19 turnovers.

2. Saskatchewan RB Marcus Thigpen has touchdowns runs of 34 and 80 yards in his last two games.

3. Mitchell is tied for the league lead in touchdown passes (nine).

PREDICTION: Roughriders 25, Stampeders 24

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Ottawa RedBlacks vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in CFL

CFL Previews 25th July 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 07/25/2018

The Ottawa Redblacks visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a battle for East Division supremacy Saturday. The Redblacks rallied from a 10-point deficit in the second half en route to a thrilling 29-25 victory over the BC Lions in Week 6 to take sole possession of first place and hope to create some separation at the top of the division by beating the Tiger-Cats for the fourth consecutive time in Hamilton.

"The games are going to keep getting bigger especially when we play Eastern teams," Ottawa coach Rick Campbell told reporters. "The way the league is looking this year and how things are playing out every win is going to be valuable." Hamilton fell a game below .500 following a disappointing 31-20 home setback to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Tiger-Cats, who have dropped back-to-back games, doubled down on quarterback Jeremiah Masoli as they shipped off former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel to the Montreal Alouettes in a blockbuster deal Sunday. "I definitely feel that vote of confidence and respect and it makes me feel good," Masoli told reporters. "But at the same time we're just focused on (Ottawa) and we've got to get the ball rolling here on offence."

TV: 4 p.m. ET, TSN, ESPN2

ABOUT THE TIGER-CATS (2-3): Masoli threw for 184 yards against Saskatchewan to see his streak of consecutive 300-yard passing games end at nine in a row - one short of a CFL record. Hamilton traded Manziel along with offensive linemen Tony Washington and Landon Rice in exchange for speedy wide receiver Chris Williams, who spent two seasons with the Tiger-Cats from 2011-12, defensive end Jamaal Westerman and two first-round draft picks. Wide receiver Luke Tasker was a late scratch against the Roughriders and will be a game-time decision Saturday while the newly acquired Williams, who missed Montreal's last contest with a strained hamstring, is expected to suit up Saturday.

ABOUT THE REDBLACKS (3-2): Trevor Harris was named one of the CFL's Top Performers of the Week after throwing for 363 yards and a touchdown against BC. Brad Sinopoli also received honours from the league as he hauled in 11 passes for a career-high 171 yards and a score against the Lions while William Powell added 50 rushing yards, including the go-ahead 2-yard touchdown with 49 seconds to go in the fourth quarter. Wide receiver Austen Hartley took first-team reps in place of Noel Thomas Jr. and could get the starting nod after being scratched last week while defensive back Antoine Pruneau missed practice Tuesday with an undisclosed injury.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Hamilton is 6-14 at home since the start of the 2016 season.

2. Sinopoli leads the CFL in receptions (36).

3. Masoli has failed to throw a touchdown pass in two straight games.

PREDICTION: Tiger-Cats 28, Redblacks 26

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MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, July 28

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CHICAGO CUBS (60 - 43) at ST LOUIS (52 - 51) - 4:05 PM
JOSE QUINTANA (L) vs. MILES MIKOLAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1755-1805 (-266.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 896-900 (-167.5 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 115-94 (-21.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 492-348 (+60.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 260-167 (+66.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 52-51 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 107-104 (-39.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 63-60 (-24.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 23-28 (-11.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-6 (+2.8 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
10 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.5 Units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
QUINTANA is 4-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.410.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.4 units)

MILES MIKOLAS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MIKOLAS is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (58 - 45) at CINCINNATI (46 - 58) - 6:40 PM
VINCENT VELASQUEZ (R) vs. MATT HARVEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-37 (-14.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 58-45 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 45-35 (+9.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-15 (+16.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CINCINNATI is 12-21 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 413-443 (-101.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-1 (+2.9 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

VINCENT VELASQUEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

MATT HARVEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HARVEY is 7-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 0.982.
His team's record is 8-4 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-6. (-0.3 units)

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NY METS (43 - 58) at PITTSBURGH (54 - 51) - 7:05 PM
JACOB DEGROM (R) vs. TREVOR WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 42-58 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 31-42 (-10.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 23-33 (-10.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY METS are 21-33 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DEGROM is 3-9 (-9.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 54-51 (+2.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 15-8 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 167-112 (+50.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 653-580 (+64.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 42-35 (+7.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 68-58 (+13.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-2 (+0.6 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
DEGROM is 1-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.14 and a WHIP of 1.129.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. NY METS since 1997
WILLIAMS is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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WASHINGTON (52 - 51) at MIAMI (44 - 61) - 7:10 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. TREVOR RICHARDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 52-51 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 19-24 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 26-25 (-10.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
GONZALEZ is 4-13 (-14.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 23-27 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 10-4 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 8-1 (+6.2 Units) against MIAMI this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. MIAMI since 1997
GONZALEZ is 10-3 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.93 and a WHIP of 1.109.
His team's record is 12-5 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-6. (+3.5 units)

TREVOR RICHARDS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
RICHARDS is 0-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.90 and a WHIP of 2.997.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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LA DODGERS (58 - 46) at ATLANTA (54 - 46) - 7:10 PM
ALEX WOOD (L) vs. MAX FRIED (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 58-46 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 54-45 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 28-17 (+12.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 30-22 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 4-1 (+2.4 Units) against ATLANTA this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

ALEX WOOD vs. ATLANTA since 1997
WOOD is 1-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 6.05 and a WHIP of 2.120.
His team's record is 1-3 (-5.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-4. (-4.5 units)

MAX FRIED vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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ARIZONA (57 - 48) at SAN DIEGO (42 - 64) - 8:40 PM
PAT CORBIN (L) vs. TYSON ROSS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 27-43 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 37-32 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 135-165 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 113-136 (+16.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 35-32 (+14.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
ROSS is 18-12 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROSS is 11-5 (+7.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 57-48 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 30-23 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 71-53 (+14.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 42-28 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 88-62 (+21.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 32-18 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 16-42 (-19.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 5-3 (+0.4 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

PAT CORBIN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CORBIN is 6-6 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.44 and a WHIP of 1.408.
His team's record is 6-6 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-7. (-2.9 units)

TYSON ROSS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ROSS is 4-4 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.108.
His team's record is 7-7 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (+0.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (60 - 46) at SAN FRANCISCO (52 - 53) - 9:05 PM
JHOULYS CHACIN (R) vs. JOHNNY CUETO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 1-9 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 52-53 (+4.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 33-30 (+6.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CUETO is 29-13 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 75-60 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 60-46 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 69-64 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 43-20 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 47-35 (+10.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHACIN is 15-7 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 8-1 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 9-3 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 12-3 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 17-9 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 129-156 (-39.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
CHACIN is 8-7 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 1.156.
His team's record is 10-10 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-12. (-7.5 units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
CUETO is 11-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.051.
His team's record is 16-5 (+11.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-14. (-9.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (31 - 71) at NY YANKEES (65 - 36) - 1:05 PM
BRAD KELLER (R) vs. LUIS SEVERINO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 31-71 (-28.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 18-51 (-28.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 10-37 (-19.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY YANKEES are 140-77 (+28.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 41-13 (+22.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-1 (+1.3 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

BRAD KELLER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

LUIS SEVERINO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SEVERINO is 2-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.93 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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CLEVELAND (56 - 46) at DETROIT (44 - 61) - 6:10 PM
MIKE CLEVINGER (R) vs. BLAINE HARDY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 56-46 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 13-15 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 23-24 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 32-30 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 30-25 (-7.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVINGER is 8-12 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CLEVINGER is 2-9 (-9.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 55-103 (-39.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 71-124 (-41.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 11-3 (+5.9 Units) against DETROIT this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

MIKE CLEVINGER vs. DETROIT since 1997
CLEVINGER is 4-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 1.237.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

BLAINE HARDY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (53 - 51) at BALTIMORE (30 - 74) - 7:05 PM
RYAN STANEK (R) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 5-6 (-0.4 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

RYAN STANEK vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
STANEK is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GAUSMAN is 5-6 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.96 and a WHIP of 1.397.
His team's record is 6-8 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-4. (+5.4 units)

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MINNESOTA (48 - 54) at BOSTON (72 - 33) - 7:10 PM
JAKE ODORIZZI (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 72-33 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 56-22 (+22.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 49-22 (+15.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PORCELLO is 91-49 (+25.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 85-77 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 49-45 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PORCELLO is 5-12 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-2 (+2.7 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. BOSTON since 1997
ODORIZZI is 4-5 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.45 and a WHIP of 1.306.
His team's record is 9-8 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-12. (-7.5 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PORCELLO is 11-10 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.300.
His team's record is 15-15 (-6.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 15-14. (-1.0 units)

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TORONTO (47 - 55) at CHI WHITE SOX (36 - 67) - 7:10 PM
JOHN AXFORD (R) vs. LUCAS GIOLITO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 (+0.9 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

JOHN AXFORD vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

LUCAS GIOLITO vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (43 - 62) at HOUSTON (67 - 38) - 7:10 PM
ARIEL JURADO (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 130-62 (+35.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 216-216 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 102-112 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 40-29 (+15.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 160-150 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 34-32 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 266-310 (-75.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.
HOUSTON is 8-11 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 21-17 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
VERLANDER is 5-7 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 3-6 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 10-16 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 12-5 (-0.5 Units) against TEXAS this season
11 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.3 Units)

ARIEL JURADO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. TEXAS since 1997
VERLANDER is 14-8 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.99 and a WHIP of 1.094.
His team's record is 15-11 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-13. (-2.1 units)

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SEATTLE (61 - 42) at LA ANGELS (53 - 52) - 9:05 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. JAIME BARRIA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 56-35 (+21.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 61-42 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 42-24 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 44-25 (+19.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 26-14 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 53-52 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 1-8 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday this season.
LA ANGELS are 20-23 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 7-6 (+1.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.3 Units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 16-17 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.43 and a WHIP of 1.173.
His team's record is 24-28 (-8.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 28-19. (+6.4 units)

JAIME BARRIA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BARRIA is 0-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.370.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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OAKLAND (61 - 44) at COLORADO (55 - 47) - 8:10 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. ANTONIO SENZATELA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 55-47 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 14-5 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
COLORADO is 42-25 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 51-39 (+17.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 33-21 (+14.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 29-20 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 15-5 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
OAKLAND is 61-44 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 20-10 (+10.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
OAKLAND is 35-22 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 15-6 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
OAKLAND is 28-17 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 22-16 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 42-26 (+20.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 26-17 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. COLORADO since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.97 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-3 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.8 units)

ANTONIO SENZATELA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (31 - 71) at NY YANKEES (65 - 36) - 7:05 PM
HEATH FILLMYER (R) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-1 (+1.3 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

HEATH FILLMYER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

C.C. SABATHIA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SABATHIA is 21-12 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.226.
His team's record is 25-15 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 25-15. (+8.8 units)

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MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, July 28


Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis

Game 901-902
July 28, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Quntana) 14.406
St. Louis
(Mikolas) 15.514
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-110); Under

Philadelphia @ Cincinnati

Game 903-904
July 28, 2018 @ 6:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Velasquez) 13.110
Cincinnati
(Harvey) 16.271
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+105); Under

NY Mets @ Pittsburgh

Game 905-906
July 28, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(deGrom) 15.889
Pittsburgh
(Williams) 17.200
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-145
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+125); Over

Washington @ Miami

Game 907-908
July 28, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gonzalez) 16.485
Miami
(Richards) 12.942
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-145); Over

LA Dodgers @ Atlanta

Game 909-910
July 28, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Wood) 13.912
Atlanta
(Fried) 15.933
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+105); Under

Arizona @ San Diego

Game 911-912
July 28, 2018 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Corbin) 15.954
San Diego
(Ross) 13.248
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-155); Under

Milwaukee @ San Francisco

Game 913-914
July 28, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Chacin) 14.982
San Francisco
(Cueto) 16.045
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-120
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-120); Over

Kansas City @ NY Yankees

Game 915-916
July 28, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Keller) 15.665
NY Yankees
(Severino) 14.383
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-405
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+355); Over

Cleveland @ Detroit

Game 917-918
July 28, 2018 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Clevnger) 15.048
Detroit
(Hardy) 16.618
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-185
9
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+165); Under

Tampa Bay @ Baltimore

Game 919-920
July 28, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Stanek) 16.104
Baltimore
(Gausman) 13.807
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
N/A

Minnesota @ Boston

Game 921-922
July 28, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Odorizzi) 16.035
Boston
(Porcello) 17.514
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-200
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-200); Over

Toronto @ Chicago White Sox

Game 923-924
July 28, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Axford) 14.280
Chicago White Sox
(Giolito) 13.163
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
N/A

Texas @ Houston

Game 925-926
July 28, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Jurado) 15.985
Houston
(Verlnder) 14.278
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-360
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+310); Under

Seattle @ LA Angels

Game 927-928
July 28, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Hernandez) 15.468
LA Angels
(Barria) 17.464
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-125); Under

Oakland @ Colorado

Game 929-930
July 28, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Andrson) 16.658
Colorado
(Senzatela) 15.590
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-130
12
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+110); Over

Kansas City @ NY Yankees

Game 931-932
July 28, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Fillmyer) 13.498
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 16.583
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-280
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-280); Over

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MLB

Saturday, July 28

National League
Mets (43-58) @ Pirates (54-51)
deGrom is 0-3, 2.50 in his last five starts; under is 13-3 in his last 16. Team in his starts: 8-12, 4-5 away.
5-inning record: 10-4-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-20

Williams is 2-0, 0.00 (11 IP) in his last two starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 10-10, 6-5 home
5-inning record: 7-9-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-20

Mets are 6-4 in their last ten games; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Pirates won 12 of their last 14 games; under is 6-4-2 in their last 12 home games.

Phillies (58-45) @ Reds (46-58)
Velasquez is 1-0, 0.00 (13 IP) in his last two starts; he pitched in relief in the 16-inning game the other night. His last four starts stayed under. Team in his starts: 8-11, 3-5 away
5-inning record: 9-8-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-19

Harvey is 1-1, 7.54 in his last three starts; his last four went over. Team in his starts: 7-6, 3-2 home
5-inning record: 8-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-13

Phillies are 5-6 in their last 11 road games,; over is 8-1 in their last nine games. Cincinnati lost six of its last nine games; over is 13-4 in their last 17 home games.

Nationals (52-51) @ Marlins (44-61)
Gonzalez is 0-5, 6.87 in his last seven starts; his last four stayed under. Team in his starts: 10-10, 4-7 road
5-inning record: 8-6-6. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-20

Richards is 1-0, 0.71 in his last two starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 6-8, 2-4 home.
5-inning record: 6-5-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-14

Nationals won their last three games; over is 5-2-1 in their last eight games. Miami lost four of its last five games; over is 7-1 in their last eight games.

Dodgers (58-46) @ Braves (54-46)
Wood is 5-0, 3.16 in his last seven starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 11-9, 6-4 away
5-inning record: 8-7-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-20

Fried is 1-1, 3.68 in three starts (over 2-1). Team in his starts: 2-1, 1-0 home.
5-inning record: 1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-3

Dodgers are 6-4 in their last ten games; they’re 21-15 vs lefty starters- over is 8-2 in their last ten games. Atlanta lost seven of its last nine home games; five of Braves’ last six games went over the total. Atlanta is 16-15 vs lefty starters.

Cubs (60-43) @ Cardinals (52-51)
Quintana is 3-0, 1.89 in his last three starts; Team in his starts: 13-6, 7-4 away
5-inning record: 7-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-19

Mikolas is 2-0, 3.86 in his last four starts (over 4-0). Team in his starts: 13-7, 5-4 home.
5-inning record: 11-7-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-20

Cubs won four of last six road games; over is 10-3 in their last 13 games. Cardinals lost three of last five games; they’re 14-14 vs lefty starters. Under is 3-1 in their last four games.

Diamondbacks (57-48) @ Padres (42-64)
Corbin is 1-1, 2.23 in his last six starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 11-10, 6-4 away
5-inning record: 9-6-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-21

Ross is 1-3, 9.33 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Team in his starts: 11-9, 5-3 home.
5-inning record: 9-8-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-20

Diamondbacks are 4-5 in last nine games; under is 12-3-1 in their last 16 road games. San Diego lost eight of last nine home games; they’re 10-20 vs lefty starters- over is 8-2 in their last ten games.

Brewers (60-46) @ Giants (52-53)
Chacin is 3-0, 3.42 in his last four starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 15-7, 8-5 road
5-inning record: 11-7-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-22

Cueto is 0-1, 6.35 in his last three starts; his last four starts went over. Team in his starts: 5-3, 3-1 home.
5-inning record: 4-2-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-8

Milwaukee lost nine of last 12 road games; over is 6-3 in their last nine road games. San Francisco lost seven of its last nine games; under is 6-2-1 in their last nine games.

American League
Royals (31-71) @ New York (65-36)
Keller is 1-1, 7.54 in his last three starts (under 5-4). Team in his starts: 3-6, 0-4 away
5-inning record: 3-3-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Fillmyer is 0-1, 4.91 in two starts (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 0-2, 0-0 away
5-inning record: 1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Sabathia is 1-1, 6.32 in his last three starts; under is 7-0-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 10-8, 7-3 home.
5-inning record: 10-6-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-18

Severino is 1-1, 8.40 in his last three starts; his last four went over. Team in his starts: 18-3, 10-0 home.
5-inning record: 15-3-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-21

Royals lost eight of last ten road games; five of their last six games stayed under. KC is 13-20 vs lefty starters. New York is 7-7 in its last 14 games; over is 5-3 in their last eight home games.

Rays (53-51) @ Orioles (30-74)
Bullpen game for the Rays. Team in his starts: away
5-inning record: Allowed run in 1st inning:

Gausman is 0-2, 7.98 in his last three starts; under is 5-1-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 5-15, 4-8 home
5-inning record: 7-9-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Rays won three of last five games; over is 5-2 in their last seven road games. Baltimore is 7-22 in its last 29 games; under is 5-3-1 in their last nine home games.

Twins (48-54) @ Red Sox (72-33)
Odorizzi is 1-1, 3.29 in his last five starts; under is 8-5 in his last 13. Team in his starts: 9-12, 4-7 away
5-inning record: 8-8-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-21

Porcello is 3-1, 5.57 in his last four starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 14-7, 6-3 home.
5-inning record: 14-7 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-21

Twins lost 10 of their last 14 road games; under is 7-3 in their last ten road games. Boston is 16-4 in its last 20 games; under is 7-2 in their last nine games.

Indians (56-46) @ Tigers (44-61)
Clevinger is 0-3, 5.79 in his last three starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 8-12, 4-6 away
5-inning record: 5-10-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Liriano is 0-4, 7.26 in his last seven starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 6-10, 3-2 home- this is his first home start since May 26.
5-inning record: 6-6-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-16

Indians lost three of last five games; over is 6-2 in their last eight road games. Detroit is 3-9 in its last 12 home games; under is 4-2-1 in their last seven home games.

Rangers (43-62) @ Astros (67-38)
Jurado allowed four runs in 4.2 IP in his first ’18 start, on May 18. Team in his starts: 0-1, 0-1 away
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1

Verlander is 1-1, 2.88 in his last four starts; over is 6-4 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 13-9, 5-7 home
5-inning record: 14-4-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-22

Texas lost eight of its last ten games; over is 8-1 in their last nine games. Astros are 5-4 in last nine games; under is 7-4 in their last 11 home games.

Blue Jays (47-55) @ White Sox (36-67)
Bullpen game for Toronto Team in his starts: away
5-inning record: Allowed run in 1st inning:

Giolito is 2-1, 2.29 in his last three starts (under 11-9). Team in his starts: 9-11, 3-7 home
5-inning record: 5-13-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-20

Toronto lost three of its last four games; over is 7-4 in their last 11 road games. White Sox are 6-4 in last ten home games; over is 9-4 in their last 13 home games.

Mariners (61-42) @ Angels (53-52)
Hernandez is 2-2, 5.57 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 10-10, 5-4 away
5-inning record: 9-10-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 10-20

Barria is 0-4, 4.79 in his last four starts; his last five starts went over. Team in his starts: 5-9, 2-6 home
5-inning record: 6-7-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-14

Seattle lost seven of its last ten games; under is 7-1 in their last eight games. Angels are 8-7 in last 15 home games; under is 11-6 in their last 17 home games.

Interleague
A’s (61-44) @ Rockies (55-47)
Anderson is 2-0, 3.14 in his last three starts (14.1 IP total). Under is 5-2 in his starts. Team in his starts: 5-2, 5-1 away
5-inning record: 2-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-7

Senzatela is 1-2, 4.91 in three starts (under 2-1). Team in his starts: 1-2, 1-0 home
5-inning record: 1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-3

A’s are 21-6 in their last 27 games; over is 7-3-1 in their last 11 road games. Colorado won nine of last 11 games, is 22-19 vs lefty starters; their last five home games stayed under.

Umpires
Chi-StL:Over is 6-1 in last seven Gibson games.
Phil-Cin: Over is 7-2 in last nine Porter games.
NY-Pitt: Over is 5-3-1 in last nine Wegner games.
Wsh-Mia: Under is 3-1-1 in last five Timmons games.
LA-Atl: Over is 7-2 in last nine Kellogg games.
Az-SD: Under is 8-4-1 in last 13 Marquez games.
Mil-SF: Seven of last eight Blakney games went over.

Clev-Det: Under is 5-2 in last seven DeJesus games.
TB-Balt: Over is 8-2 in last ten Hoye games.
Min-Bos: Underdogs are 10-6 in last 16 Ripperger games.
Tor-Chi: Under is 5-2-2 in last nine Conroy games.
Tex-Hst: Last five Rackley games went over the total.
Sea-LA: Over is 5-1-1 in last seven May games.

A’s-Colo: Under is 12-4-1 in last 17 Dreckman games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 7/27
Ariz 28-20-5……25-18-8……..53-38
Atl 24-22-7…..21-18-8………45-40
Cubs 18-21-12……24-21-8…….42-42
Reds 16-29-4……19-29-5….…35-58
Colo 26-17-12……27-17-5……52-35
LA 26-19-7…….25-18-11……52-37
Miami 20-24-6…..22-24-10…….42-48
Milw 20-24-8…..27-22-5…….47-46
Mets 21-25-2……19-22-13…..40-45
Philly 21-20-10…..28-16-7……49-36
Pitt 23-21-6……26-18-11……..49-39
StL 26-21-7……22-23-4………48-44
SD 19-28-9……17-26-6…….36-54
SF 23-22-10…..19-20-11………42-41
Wash 24-21-10..…19-22-7………43-43

Orioles 12-28-11…….16-29-9……28-57
Boston 29-18-10……29-14-5……..58-32
W Sox 15-36-4…..…15-27-7…..…30-63
Indians 21-19-9……33-14-7……54-33
Det 19-26-8…..…21-23-11.……40-49
Astros 26-15-11……28-16-10…….54-30
KC 15-27-8…….19-26-8…..34-53
Angels 24-19-7……23-24-8……47-43
Twins 17-25-11……22-23-7…..39-48
NYY 27-16-9……30-13-7…….57-28
A’s 20-27-10……17-22-10……37-49
Seattle 26-20-7……26-16-11……52-35
TB 23-20-12……23-20-6……46-39
Texas 18-26-7…..18-30-6…….36-56
Toronto 14-25-8……18-24-14……32-49

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 7/27)
Ariz 22-53…….18-52…..…40
Atl 18-52……16-47………34
Cubs 9-51……..18-51………27
Reds 11-49……..13-55……..24
Colo 20-53…….21-49.……41
LA 17-52……..20-52..…..37
Miami 12-50……..16-55…….28
Milw 17-52…..…16-55……..33
Mets 20-47……..16-54…….36
Philly 11-51……..18-52…….29
Pitt 13-50……..17-56……..30
StL 19-54……..14-49…….33
SD 15-56……..12-50…….27
SF 10-53………17-53..…..27
Wash 21-55……..13-48……..34

Orioles 16-51……..16-53………32
Boston 16-56……19-49………34
White Sox 16-54……14-49…….30
Clev 13-49…….21-52……..34
Detroit 15-53……..15-52….…30
Astros 15-51…..…13-54………28
KC 14-50..…….16-52…….29
Angels 14-50…..….14-55…….28
Twins 14-51………12-51…….26
NYY 12-52……..19-49………31
A’s 13-57…..…..12-48…….25
Seattle 19-50………18-53……..36
TB 17-55..……16-49……..33
Texas 9-51…….…13-54…..…21
Toronto 10-47………12-55….….22

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 53-51 NL, favorites -$131
AL @ NL– 55-40 NL, favorites -$1,004
Total: 102-91 NL, favorites -$1,135