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

Race 1 - Maiden - 350y on the Dirt. Purse: $16200 Class Rating: 60

QUARTER HORSE 350Y, FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 11 MAGNUM MOONFLASH 3/1

# 4 LETHAL MOON 10/1

# 1 QUEENOFSATURDAYNITE 7/2

I've got to go with MAGNUM MOONFLASH. Is a strong contender based on figures posted lately under today's conditions. Could best this group of animals here, showing decent figures of late. Has respectable Equibase Class Figures relative to this group of horses in this race - worth a look. LETHAL MOON - This colt looks very good for this race since Padgett has a very strong win percentage with horses going this distance. The big drop in company can only help this entrant today. QUEENOFSATURDAYNITE - Has been racing soundly and has among the most competitive speed in the race for today's distance. Will most likely go to the front end and could never look back.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Arlington - Race #2 - Post: 2:03pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $17,000 Class Rating: 71

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 ROCKET QUEEN (ML=9/2)
#6 I'VE GOT ISSUES (ML=5/1)


ROCKET QUEEN - A wise man taught me to wager on the lone speed horse. Take a look at this animal. Based on this filly's recent efforts, she should benefit from this race's shorter trip. I'VE GOT ISSUES - Reavis moves this filly to the main track today. Look for a chance at a big improvement from the most recent grass race.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 AIN'T DAT SWEET (ML=6/5), #3 CURLIN'S PRIZE (ML=3/1), #2 AMAZING ANNIE (ML=8/1),

AIN'T DAT SWEET - Can't wager on this mount in today's sprint of 6 furlongs. Hasn't even hit the board in a sprint contest lately. You should normally bet against chalk that haven't raced or show no activity in the morning over the last three weeks. CURLIN'S PRIZE - Had to show me much more last out. Never made much of an impact. AMAZING ANNIE - The Brain tells me to stay away from horses in sprint affairs that haven't finished in the money in sprint affairs lately. She showed not much at all in the last clash.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #4 ROCKET QUEEN to win. Have to have odds of at least 8/5 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,6]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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

Race 9 - Optional Claiming - 5.0f on the Turf. Purse: $30000 Class Rating: 96

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, OR STATE BRED ALLOWANCE OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $12,500. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JUNE 29 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE MAY 29 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $12,500. MINNESOTA BRED CLAIMING PRICE $20,000.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 5 SHOW BOUND 3/1

# 4 CONGRATULATE ME 5/2

# 9 J P ROCKER 7/2

SHOW BOUND is my choice. Has very good speed figures and has to be considered for a bet in this event. Win percentage one of the top in this field. Had one of the most favorable speed figures of this group in his last affair. CONGRATULATE ME - Has performed solidly recently in sprint races, posting a nifty 94 avg speed figure. With Butler controlling the reins on him, this horse ought to be able to break out sharply in this race. J P ROCKER - This gelding obviously likes the distance, going 1 out of 3 in his races lately. Will likely be one of the leaders of the pack going into the halfway point of the race.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie - Race 1

Exactor / Quinella / Triactor / Superfecta


Maiden • 250 Yards • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 67 • Purse: $3,800 • Post: 1:00P
QUARTER HORSE 250Y, FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS.
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * JB RUNAWAY SPECIAL: 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. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. SHESA IVORY GIRL: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
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JB RUNAWAY SPECIAL
2/1

2/1
8
SHESA IVORY GIRL
4/1

3/1




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Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
3
GOLDIN WARRIOR
3

3/1
Slow
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0
5
STATUS SYMBAL
5

5/2
Slow
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0
6
JB RUNAWAY SPECIAL
6

2/1
Fast
83

82

2.3

0.0

0.0
7
WILD MAGIC MEMORIES
7

7/2
Slow
0

0

8.2

0.0

0.0
8
SHESA IVORY GIRL
8

4/1
Average
83

80

5.9

0.0

0.0








Unknown Running Style: TEMPTING SALE (5/1) [Jockey: Lewis Dwight Anthony - Trainer: Ferguson Laurie], JB EASY FIRST DOWN (6/1) [Jockey: Cervantes Ceasar - Trainer: Rumsey Cory], LAST UNICORN (9/2) [Jockey: Ortiz Martin - Trainer: Kenway Tom].

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Monmouth Park - Race #12 - Post: 5:45pm - Stakes - 9.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $1,000,000 Class Rating: 109 betfair.com Haskell Invitational S. (Grade 1)

Rating: Golden Dollar

#6 GOOD MAGIC (ML=6/5)
#4 CORE BELIEFS (ML=4/1)
#1 LONE SAILOR (ML=5/1)


GOOD MAGIC - I like this colt a lot here. He shows a lot of consistency, finishing in the money frequently. Ranked at the very top in earnings per start. Another indicator that this animal has the class to win. Should do well in today's race. Weight shift of -8 from May 19th race at Pimlico. PP lines show this racer with 3 improving speed figs. Ortiz should be on a live one in today's race. CORE BELIEFS - Just look at his recent speed figure, 110. That one fits in this field. I like to see consistency in a racehorse. Look at this colt's PPs. Almost always in the money. 94-108-110 are last 3 Equibase speed figs. Improving each time out is something he should do again right here. LONE SAILOR - Don't often see a positive return on investment like +27. This rider/conditioner tandem has done well together over the last year. Colt was beaten as the public choice in the Ohio Derby last time out. Was a good effort even though he finished second. The latest speed rating of 110 is the highest last race speed rating in the bunch.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 BRAVAZO (ML=3/1),

BRAVAZO - Somewhat easily forgotten speed rating last out at Belmont Park at 1 1/2 miles. Don't believe this questionable contender will improve too much today.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - CORE BELIEFS - This colt was stuck in an outside post last time. Will fare better with an inner post.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #4 CORE BELIEFS on the win end if we get at least 9/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Pass

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [1,4,6] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[1,4,6] with [1,4,6] with [1,2,4,6,7] with [1,2,4,6,7] Total Cost: $36

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Saratoga
RACE #9 - SARATOGA RACE COURSE - 5:18 PM EASTERN POST
The Shuvee Handicap
9.0 FURLONGS DIRT GRADE III FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD STAKES $200,000.00 PURSE

#4 WOW CAT
#5 IVY BELL
#6 PACIFIC WIND
#7 FARRELL

This stakes test honors the career of Shuvee who was the second filly to ever win the U.S. Filly Triple Crown. In addition to winning the Triple Tiara, in 1970 Shuvee became the only filly to ever defeat colts in the two-mile-long Jockey Club Gold Cup. Future Hall of Fame jockey Ron Turcotte (and 1973 Triple Crown winner aboard Secretariat) guided her to a seven-length repeat victory in that race in 1971. Here in the 42nd running of this graded stakes event, #4 WOW CAT, a Chilean-bred entry, has scored with wins in each of her last five starts, with three of those "Circle Trips" also qualifying as "POWER RUN WINS." Jockey John Velazquez and Trainer Chad Brown send her to the post ... they've hit the board with 76% of their entries saddled as a team to date. #5 IVY BELL has also hit the board in five straight, winning four times, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in her 3rd race back.

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Saratoga

07/29/18, SAR, Race 10, 6.18 ET
1 1/16M [Inner Turf] 1.39.00 MAIDEN CLAIMING. Purse $45,000.
Claiming Price $40,000. INNER TURF FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE AND APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE-BRED REGISTRY
Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10)
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 50.00, $1 ROI 2.10, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Turf
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 14 Singapore Trader 5/2 Velazquez J R Pletcher Todd A. FEC
097.5043 16 Construct 4-1 Rider TBA Pletcher Todd A. W
095.5295 5 Slewacandy 9/2 Velazquez J R Nevin Michelle
094.7346 6 Lemon Blitz 7/2 Franco M Englehart Jeremiah C.
093.6832 1 Powerstroke 3-1 Ortiz. Jr. I Serpe Philip M. L
093.0667 10 Cross Multiply 5-1 Rosario J Contessa Gary C. S
092.8990 9 Bigsouljoel 15-1 Davis D Violette. Jr. Richard
092.0313 8 Victory's Cash 15-1 Santana. Jr. R Brown Bruce R.
091.4472 3 There Goes Jose 15-1 Luzzi M J Diodoro Robertino
091.3588 7 Magnetron 12-1 Geroux F Lerman Michael
090.9593 13 Stag of Sylvia 20-1 Santana. Jr. R Hertler John O.
090.2601 12 Spa Jazz(b+) 8-1 Cohen D Tagg Barclay
087.5626 11 Won't Be Missed 20-1 Fragoso P Ferraro James W.
087.3877 15 Golconda(b+) 30-1 Maragh R Gyarmati Leah
087.1735 4 Last Chant 30-1 Reyes L R Barker Edward R.
085.4856 2 Blue Skies Forever(b-) 50-1 Lezcano A Ferraro James W.
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse Win Percent 12.50, $1 ROI 0.64, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 14 Singapore Trader 5/2 Velazquez J R Pletcher Todd A. SFEC
098.0078 16 Construct 4-1 Rider TBA Pletcher Todd A. W
095.6718 10 Cross Multiply 5-1 Rosario J Contessa Gary C.
095.1504 5 Slewacandy 9/2 Velazquez J R Nevin Michelle
094.4987 1 Powerstroke 3-1 Ortiz. Jr. I Serpe Philip M. L
094.2257 6 Lemon Blitz 7/2 Franco M Englehart Jeremiah C.
093.7030 8 Victory's Cash 15-1 Santana. Jr. R Brown Bruce R.
093.3500 9 Bigsouljoel 15-1 Davis D Violette. Jr. Richard
092.9824 13 Stag of Sylvia 20-1 Santana. Jr. R Hertler John O.
091.5620 7 Magnetron 12-1 Geroux F Lerman Michael
091.4995 3 There Goes Jose 15-1 Luzzi M J Diodoro Robertino
091.0325 12 Spa Jazz(b+) 8-1 Cohen D Tagg Barclay
090.4447 11 Won't Be Missed 20-1 Fragoso P Ferraro James W.
088.6548 4 Last Chant 30-1 Reyes L R Barker Edward R.
088.3100 15 Golconda(b+) 30-1 Maragh R Gyarmati Leah
087.3418 2 Blue Skies Forever(b-) 50-1 Lezcano A Ferraro James W.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Woodbine
Woodbine - Race 1

Rolling Double / Exacta / 0.20 Trifecta / 0.20 Superfecta 0.20 Pick 3 (Races 1-2-3)


Optional Claiming $40,000 • 7 Furlongs • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 87 • Purse: $39,800 • Post: 1:00P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR ONTARIO SIRED ALLOWANCE WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JUNE 29 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $40,000 (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $32,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED FOR ALLOWANCES).
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Race Type: Lone Front-runner. WITHOUT A DOUBT is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * WITHOUT A DOUBT: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Jockey/Trainer combination return on invest ment is at least +20. CRUMLIN SPIRIT: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. FRESH PRINCESS: Horse racing off a layoff of 90+ days and trainer's win percentage with horses com ing off a layoff is at least 25. Horse had a bullet workout within the last seven days. SAM'S CROSS: Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race). Today is a sprint and the horse is carrying at least 120 lbs.
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WITHOUT A DOUBT
8/1

5/1
4
CRUMLIN SPIRIT
6/1

6/1
2
FRESH PRINCESS
2/1

7/1
5
SAM'S CROSS
10/1

8/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
6
WITHOUT A DOUBT
6

8/1
Front-runner
86

93

80.6

63.5

51.0
5
SAM'S CROSS
5

10/1
Alternator/Stalker
86

80

69.0

81.0

72.5
4
CRUMLIN SPIRIT
4

6/1
Alternator/Stalker
87

86

64.9

79.3

75.8
7
FORESTELLA
7

4/1
Trailer
82

78

52.6

77.9

69.9
2
FRESH PRINCESS
2

2/1
Trailer
90

87

46.1

75.9

66.4
3
GREEK JUSTICE
3

5/2
Alternator/Non-contender
86

77

68.3

59.7

55.2
1
SAFARI KITTEN
1

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
85

77

0.0

0.0

0.0

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Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees Preview and Predictions 07-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 29th July 2018 by Gracenote
Royals vs. Yankees Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/29/2018

The New York Yankees rallied to avoid being swept in a doubleheader Saturday and go for a series victory with their newest acquisition on the mound when they host the Kansas City Royals one day later in the finale. Veteran left-hander J.A. Happ gets his first start in Yankee pinstripes Sunday after New York scored twice in the eighth inning to edge the Royals 5-4 in the nightcap.

Happ, who will pitch for his sixth team after coming over from Toronto for infielder Brandon Drury and outfielder Billy McKinney on Thursday, has performed well at Yankee Stadium in his career with a 4-1 record and 3.94 ERA in eight starts. Neil Walker had five hits in the doubleheader Saturday and is 10-for-15 with four RBIs during a five-game hitting streak for New York, which is 5-6 in its last 11 contests and trails first-place Boston by 5 1/2 games in the American League East. All-Star catcher Salvador Perez has homered twice and knocked in five runs in the series for Kansas City, extending his hitting streak to six games (10-for-25). Alcides Escobar and Hunter Dozier started at third base for the Royals on Saturday in place of their home run leader Mike Moustakas, who was traded to Milwaukee after Friday's contest for outfielder Brett Phillips and pitcher Jorge Lopez.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Burch Smith (1-1, 5.58 ERA) vs. Yankees LH J.A. Happ (10-6, 4.18)

Smith makes his fourth consecutive start - after 24 relief appearances - and is coming off the best of the bunch when he beat Detroit while giving up two runs on one hit over 6 1/3 innings Tuesday. The 28-year-old Texan allowed six runs on 10 hits across 5 1/3 innings in his first two starts and owns a 4.60 ERA in four July appearances. Smith yielded one run on five hits over three innings of relief May 19 against the Yankees.

Happ hopes to snap a four-game winless stretch in his Yankees' debut, but he has only given up one earned run combined in his last two outings. The 35-year-old Northwestern product limited Baltimore to one run on four hits and zero walks with nine strikeouts across five innings in a no-decision last Sunday. Alex Gordon is 5-for-14 with a homer versus Happ, who is 3-3 with a 4.50 ERA in seven career starts against the Royals.

WALK-OFFS

1. Kansas City INF Adalberto Mondesi is 13-for-28 with a pair of homers and five RBIs during his current eight-game hitting streak.

2. New York OF Giancarlo Stanton homered in the first game Saturday and boasts eight RBIs in his last eight contests.

3. Royals CF Brian Goodwin is 8-for-17 with a homer and four RBIs in five games since being acquired from Washington.

PREDICTION: Yankees 6, Royals 2

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles Preview and Predictions 07-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 29th July 2018 by Gracenote
Rays vs. Orioles Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/29/2018

Joey Rickard hasn't had much of a chance to play consistently this season with the Baltimore Orioles or done much with his opportunities when he has received them, except for when he faces the Tampa Bay Rays. The Las Vegas native hopes to haunt the Rays one more time Sunday when the host Orioles attempt to capture a rare series victory in the finale of their four-game set.

Rickard entered the weekend batting .193 with five home runs and 10 RBIs in 109 at-bats spanning 41 games. After not playing in Thursday's 4-3 series-opening loss, the 27-year-old has been a major catalyst in Baltimore's offensive resurgence over the last two days, going 4-for-8 with a homer, three doubles, four runs scored and eight RBIs. Rickard was a one-man wrecking crew for the Orioles (31-74) in Saturday's 11-2 rout, finishing 3-for-4 with five RBIs - tying the career high he set May 13 against the Rays - as the bottom third of the lineup went 10-for-12 with nine RBIs and seven runs scored. Kevin Kiermaier's solo shot in the third inning was one of the few bright spots in the loss for Tampa Bay, which has been outscored by the team with the worst record in the majors 79-59 despite splitting their 12 meetings this season.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, FS Sun (Tampa Bay), MASN 2 (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH Yonny Chirinos (0-2, 3.78 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Dylan Bundy (6-9, 4.57)

Chirinos recorded the first quality start of his brief seven-game career Tuesday versus the New York Yankees but was saddled with the loss despite yielding three runs over 6 2/3 innings. The 24-year-old Venezuelan has limited the opposition to three runs or fewer in five of his six turns, although his last outing was the first time he completed six frames. Chirinos has yet to give up a home run in 54 at-bats against right-handed hitters entering his first start against Baltimore.

Bundy has given up five earned runs in each of his three official July starts after posting a 3-0 record with a 1.98 ERA in June, going 0-2 with a 10.95 ERA this month while allowing 19 hits and issuing six walks across 12 1/3 innings. The native Oklahoman surrendered another five runs in fewer than two frames against Boston on Wednesday before the game was postponed. Bundy has split a pair of starts against Tampa Bay this season, winning his most recent one May 13 when he held the Rays scoreless over seven innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rickard is 8-for-19 with three homers and 13 RBIs in six games versus the Rays this season and 17-for-98 with three home runs and five RBIs against every other team.

2. Tampa Bay has surrendered at least 11 runs seven times this season, three of which have come against Baltimore. The Orioles also scored a season-high 17 runs on May 13 and 15 on Friday.

3. Baltimore 2B Jonathan Schoop's five-game homer streak ended Saturday, but he went 1-for-5 and is batting .360 during an 11-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Rays 7, Orioles 5

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Minnesota Twins vs. Boston Red Sox Preview and Predictions 07-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 29th July 2018 by Gracenote
Twins vs. Red Sox Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/29/2018

The Boston Red Sox are back to 40 games over .500 and continue to ride the hot bats of All-Stars Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez. The pair of sluggers will try to lead the Red Sox to another series win when they host the Minnesota Twins in the finale of a four-game set on Sunday.

Betts provided the heroics with a walk-off blast in Friday's 4-3 triumph and followed it up with a pair of RBI doubles in Saturday's 10-4 victory to increase his major league-leading batting average and slugging percentage marks to .346 and .666, respectively. Martinez leads the majors in home runs and RBIs and provided the go-ahead blast with his 32nd homer in the fifth inning for Boston (73-33) on Saturday, bringing his RBI total to 86. The Twins already entered seller mode with a pair of trades on Friday and could be in for more with second baseman Brian Dozier and right-hander Lance Lynn reportedly on the block. Right-hander Jose Berrios figures to stick around as part of the rebuild and takes the mound for Minnesota on Sunday opposite Boston's latest trade acquisition, right-hander Nathan Eovaldi.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, FS North (Minnesota), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Jose Berrios (10-7, 3.48 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Nathan Eovaldi (3-4, 4.26)

Berrios dominated in his first outing after the All-Star break on Tuesday, surrendering four hits in seven scoreless innings while striking out nine to earn a win at Toronto. The 24-year-old has posted a quality start in seven of his last nine turns and is 4-2 in that span, including a no-decision against Boston on June 19. Berrios held the Red Sox to one run on five hits in 6 1/3 innings but was gone by the time the Twins pulled out a 6-2 victory.

Eovaldi last pitched for Tampa Bay on July 20, scattering one run and six hits over six innings without factoring in the decision before being acquired by Boston on Wednesday. The 28-year-old, who missed all of 2017 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, became a strong trade target during a three-start stretch bridging June and July in which he allowed two runs in 19 innings. That stretch ended in a disastrous turn at Minnesota on July 13, when Eovaldi was knocked around for eight runs and nine hits in 2 2/3 frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Twins recalled 3B Miguel Sano and LHP Gabriel Moya from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.

2. Red Sox 1B Mitch Moreland (left knee soreness) returned from a two-game absence and went 1-for-5.

3. Boston 3B Rafael Devers (hamstring) is likely to end up on the 10-day disabled list after suffering an injury on Saturday.

PREDICTION: Twins 5, Red Sox 3

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Cleveland Indians vs. Detroit Tigers Preview and Predictions 07-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Indians vs. Tigers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

The Detroit Tigers have a chance to win back-to-back series for the first time in more than a month when they host the American League Central-leading Cleveland Indians in the finale Sunday afternoon. The Tigers took two out of three at Kansas City to start the week and four pitchers limited the Indians to five hits in a 2-1 victory Saturday that evened the series at a game apiece.

Detroit's JaCoby Jones provided all the offense with a two-run homer in the third inning, but later left the contest with lower-back tightness, and veteran Victor Martinez extended his hitting streak to six games (10-for-22). Jordan Zimmermann takes an 0-4 record and 10.57 ERA against the Indians into Sunday's matchup and Cleveland counters with ace Corey Kluber, who has struggled a bit lately. The Indians fell to 29-14 against division opponents and 11-4 versus the Tigers this year with the setback and will have to get Jose Ramirez going again as the All-Star third baseman is 0-for-14 with nine walks in his last six games. Fellow All-Star Michael Brantley is 4-for-9 in the series for Cleveland after recording two of his team's hits Saturday in his 1,000th major league game to improve his batting average to a team-best .304.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, STO (Cleveland), FS Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Corey Kluber (12-6, 2.88 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Jordan Zimmermann (4-2, 3.97)

Kluber was hampered by a two-out error that led to four unearned runs last Monday but gave up seven in all along with nine hits over five innings in a loss to Pittsburgh. The 32-year-old two-time Cy Young winner is winless in three starts overall, yielding 13 runs across 11 1/3 innings. Martinez is 15-for-49 with three homers versus Kluber, who is 2-0 this year and 10-7 in his career with a 3.67 ERA against the Tigers.

Zimmermann lost his last two starts while allowing eight runs on 18 hits (four homers) and two walks over 11 2/3 innings combined after going unbeaten in his first 11 outings. The 32-year-old Wisconsin native, who owns a 2.59 ERA at home as opposed to 5.15 on the road, lasted just two-thirds of an inning April 11 against Cleveland before getting hit in the jaw by a line drive. Yonder Alonso is 6-for-16 with three homers versus Zimmermann.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Indians placed CF Tyler Naquin (hip strain) on the 10-day disabled list and recalled RHP Adam Plutko on Saturday.

2. Cleveland SS Francisco Lindor owns six homers - two in the series opener - and 13 RBIs against Detroit this season.

3. The Tigers claimed LHP Josh Smoker off waivers from Pittsburgh on Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Toledo.

PREDICTION: Indians 4, Tigers 1

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Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins Preview and Predictions 07-29-2018 in MLB

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

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

The Washington Nationals saw their three-game winning streak come to an end Saturday night but can still win their four-game series at the Miami Marlins with a victory Sunday. After outscoring opponents 26-7 during the winning streak, the Nationals were limited to five hits by six Miami pitchers in Saturday's 2-1 loss in 10 innings.

J.T. Realmuto delivered the game-winning RBI single for the Marlins, who also snapped an eight-game slide at home against Washington. Jeremy Hellickson will hope for a little more offensive support when he gets the ball in the series finale for Washington, which fell six games out in the National League East. Miami turns to Jose Urena in the series finale as he aims to win at home for the first time in 2018. Trea Turner was the only National to record more than one hit in Saturday's loss and he is 7-for-17 with four runs scored, three RBIs and two stolen bases over a three-game stretch.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, MASN (Washington), FS Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Jeremy Hellickson (4-1, 3.44 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Jose Urena (2-10, 4.63)

Hellickson gave up a season-high nine runs (eight earned) on nine hits in four innings against the Marlins on July 5. He has rebounded to go 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA over his last three starts, limiting opponents to 11 hits in 16 innings. Despite getting roughed up by Miami earlier in the month, the 31-year-old has a 3.65 ERA in 13 career meetings.

Since tossing eight scoreless innings in a win at Baltimore on June 15, Urena is 0-2 with a 6.29 ERA over a span of five starts. The last four of those outings came at home, where the Dominican Republic native is 0-8 in 13 starts. Bryce Harper is 2-for-6 with a double and four walks against Urena, who has a 5.08 ERA in nine career games (three starts) against the Nationals.

WALK-OFFS

1. Miami is 6-4 in extra innings while Washington is 2-6.

2. Realmuto is 7-for-15 with six RBIs during a four-game hitting streak.

3. Nationals 2B Daniel Murphy delivered an RBI single in the top of the ninth inning Saturday and has seven RBIs in his last nine contests.

PREDICTION: Nationals 5, Marlins 4

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds Preview and Predictions 07-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Phillies vs. Reds Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

The Philadelphia Phillies are sitting atop the National League East, but they continue to have trouble when facing bottom-tier teams away from home. The Phillies were unable to win their last two road series at Miami and the New York Mets and will need a win Sunday to earn a split of a four-game series against the last-place Cincinnati Reds.

Philadelphia, which leads Atlanta by 2 1/2 games in the division, is only 5-6 in its last 11 road games against four opponents who are each at least 11 games under .500. The Phillies dropped a 6-2 decision on Saturday despite another homer by red-hot Rhys Hoskins, who has gone deep seven times and has 13 RBIs during an eight-game hitting streak. Reds third baseman Eugenio Suárez had his five-game homer streak snapped but drove in a run for the sixth game in a row while Joey Votto collected three hits and two RBIs to power Cincinnati. The Reds will send right-hander Luis Castillo to the mound to oppose Zach Elflin, who is 6-0 over his last eight starts and hasn't lost since May 30.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia, FS Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Zach Eflin (7-2, 3.41 ERA) vs. Reds RH Luis Castillo (5-8, 5.30)

Elfin kept his unbeaten streak intact despite a woeful outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers last time out, when he lasted a season-low 2 2/3 innings and was reached for three runs on five hits and three walks. He had allowed eight runs during his six start winning streak before taking a no-decision in his last outing before the All-Star break. Eflin gave up four homers in his lone start versus the Reds last year.

Castillo picked up his fifth consecutive no-decision in his first start after the All-Star break by limiting St. Louis to one run and four hits over 5 1/3 innings. He has allowed a combined seven runs over his last four turns but he has won only once in his last 10 starts. Castillo did not factor in the decision in his lone start against the Phillies, giving up three runs over six innings at Philadelphia on April 11.

WALK-OFFS

1. Hoskins is 13-for-35 with 10 runs scored during his hitting streak.

2. Reds RHP Jared Hughes earned his seventh save Saturday, three more than in his previous seven seasons combined.

3. Phillies INF Asdrubal Cabrera, acquired from the New York Mets on Friday, went 0-for-4 in his debut with the team.

PREDICTION: Phillies 5, Reds 3