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Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Predictions 08-03-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 3rd August 2018 by Gracenote
Astros vs. Dodgers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/03/2018

Justin Verlander faces host Los Angeles' hitters on Friday for the first time since helping the Houston Astros defeat the Dodgers in last season's World Series. Verlander gave up five hits in 12 innings while losing one start and not factoring in the decision in the other during a highly competitive Fall Classic that Houston won in seven games.

Verlander is going through a rough stretch during which he has gone 1-4 while serving up 10 home runs in eight starts. The Dodgers displayed they are ready for the three-game series by trouncing Milwaukee 21-5 on Thursday, setting Dodger Stadium records for runs scored and homers (seven). Joc Pederson and Yasiel Puig both went deep twice while Cody Bellinger (grand slam), Brian Dozier and Justin Turner each hit one shot as Los Angeles totaled 18 hits. Houston was off Thursday after winning the final two contests of a three-game set in Seattle to end its season-worst five-game losing streak.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston), SportsNet LA (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Justin Verlander (10-6, 2.24 ERA) vs. Dodgers LH Alex Wood (7-5, 3.68)

Verlander gave up five runs and struck out 14 against two walks in the World Series, falling in Game 6 while having the chance to clinch the series. The 35-year-old lost to Texas in his last turn, when he allowed two runs and nine hits over five innings. Verlander is 2-0 with a 3.86 ERA and 0.71 WHIP in two career regular-season starts against the Dodgers.

Wood has won six straight decisions and is unbeaten over his last eight outings. The 27-year-old defeated Atlanta in his last turn, when he allowed one hit over 5 2/3 scoreless innings. Wood won his lone regular-season start against Houston, as he scattered three hits over seven scoreless frames on June 25, 2014 while with Atlanta, and settled for a no-decision in Game 4 of last year's World Series despite yielding just one run and one hit (George Springer's homer) in 7 2/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Dodgers activated Turner (groin) from the 10-day disabled list prior to Friday's game and placed 2B Chase Utley (wrist) on it.

2. Springer (shoulder), who was MVP of the 2017 World Series, is expected back in the starting lineup after sitting out Wednesday's series finale against Seattle.

3. Los Angeles has scored 10 or more runs on 10 occasions this season.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 5, Astros 4

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs. Montreal Alouettes Preview and Predictions 08-03-2018 in CFL

CFL Previews 31st July 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 07/31/2018

Johnny Manziel is set to make his first CFL start when the Montreal Alouettes host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday. Manziel didn't see any action in the 44-23 loss to the Edmonton Eskimos, but has been taking snaps with the first-team offence, and hopes to lead the Alouettes to their first win in more than a month while exacting a measure of revenge on the team that shipped him off July 22.

"We didn't trade for Johnny to have him sit on the bench," Montreal coach Mike Sherman told reporters. "He's come here to get reps and to become the best player he can become and we've started that process." Hamilton is heading in the wrong direction following a 21-15 setback to the Ottawa Redblacks in Week 7. The Tiger-Cats have dropped three consecutive games to fall four points behind the Redblacks in the race for the East Division title, and hope their struggling offence, which has failed to score more than 20 points during their skid, rediscovers their mojo as they aim to beat Montreal for the third consecutive time. "It's everybody as Jeremiah (Masoli) needs to read his keys and the receivers need to do what they're supposed to do," Hamilton coach June Jones told reporters. "We're getting the point across and everybody understands it's a long year."

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, TSN, RDS, ESPN2

ABOUT THE TIGER-CATS (2-4): Masoli threw for 352 yards and a touchdown against Ottawa to finish with at least 300 passing yards for the 10th time in his last 11 games while Jalen Saunders hauled in eight passes for 154 yards and a score. Wide receiver Luke Tasker was back at practice after missing the last two games with a lower-body injury while slotback Brandon Banks, who leads the team in receptions (40), is questionable with a knee problem. Hamilton added offensive lineman Isame Faciane and wide receiver Cameron Echols-Luper to the practice squad while defensive end Jamal Marcus was released.

ABOUT THE ALOUETTES (1-5): Vernon Adams Jr. finished 15-of-28 for 217 yards to go along with 72 rushing yards and a touchdown against the Eskimos as Montreal dropped its eighth straight home game. Defensive back Greg Ducre is set to make his first CFL start in place of Mitchell White, who suffered a season-ending spinal cord injury in the late stages of the loss to Edmonton. Montreal acquired defensive back T.J. Heath from the Toronto Argonauts in exchange for offensive lineman Ryan Bomben and the two-time all-star is likely to suit up Friday while wide receiver Adarius Bowman could make his debut for the Alouettes following a trade with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on July 23.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Hamilton has won the last three meetings in Montreal by an average of 21 points.

2. Masoli has thrown an interception in all six games this season.

3. The Alouettes have allowed a league-high 23 sacks.

PREDICTION: Alouettes 26, Tiger-Cats 22

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

Race 1 - Claiming - 4.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $10000 Class Rating: 72

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE FEBRUARY 3, 2018 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JULY 3 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000, IF FOR $4,500, ALLOWED 2 LBS. W V A RACES NOT CONSIDERED


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 4 OVERHEAR 2/1

# 6 FLASHY BARGIRL 3/1

# 2 COWGIRL CUT 5/1

I think OVERHEAR is a decent choice. Looks very good for the conditions of this race today, showing solid figures in dirt sprint races lately. This filly with Montano in the saddle makes her a contender. Is a solid choice - given the 73 speed fig from her most recent race. FLASHY BARGIRL - Recent figures for the jockey - 15 win percent - make this mare stand out in this group. Will most likely go to the front end and should never look back. COWGIRL CUT - Grams has one of the best winning percentages in this field with entries running at this distance and surface. Could best this field here, showing decent figs of late.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Emerald Downs - Race #5 - Post: 8:37pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $6,800 Class Rating: 88

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#5 DALLON'S GOLD (ML=8/1)
#2 PULMARACK (ML=4/1)
#4 THE NATURAL (ML=5/2)
#3 CECIL THE CAT (ML=2/1)


DALLON'S GOLD - Gelding looks like the lone speed here. He may turn the race into a procession. PULMARACK - This gelding is in nice condition. Ran third on Jul 15th. The return on investment when Matias and Tollett get together is outstanding. Ranked at the top in earnings per start. Another notice that this animal is the class of the race. THE NATURAL - This gelding has been working well, and the recent bullet work says he's primed for a big performance today. A thoroughbred coming back this quickly after a sharp outing is a good signal. This horse likes to win at different tracks. The switch in venue today may be a wake up call. CECIL THE CAT - Bowen and Toye perform well when they team up. It's hard to beat a +41 ROI for a jockey and handler. Last out, finished sixth on an off track at Emerald Downs. Expect better in this event.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 DREAMRIDER (ML=6/1), #6 ROMAN BOOS (ML=6/1),

DREAMRIDER - Usually I need a sprinter to have some recent good showings in sprint races in order to play him. ROMAN BOOS - Didn't look so hot last time. Probably won't make an impact in today's race.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #5 DALLON'S GOLD to win if you can get at least 7/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
None

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Gulfstream Park

08/03/18, GP, Race 5, 4.00 ET
5F [Turf] 00.53.03 CLAIMING. Purse $24,000.
Claiming Price $16,000 (Races where entered for $12,500 or less not considered in allowances). FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR THREE YEAR OLDS
$1 Daily Double / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta / $1 Super Hi 5 - $.50 Bet 3 (Races 5-6-7) / $.50 Pick 5 (Races 5-9)
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 21.61, $1 ROI 0.73, For Race Category Non-Maiden Turf
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 8 Little Neck 8-1 Gutierrez R Smith Vickie TSFWC
096.8765 1 Bright Venezuelan 7/2 Gaffalione T Klesaris Steve
095.6484 7 Rose M. 8-1 Vasquez M A Rodriguez Angel M. EL
094.8891 5 Freckles Kan 4-1 Camacho S Vinson John G
094.3648 9 Beach Girl 5-1 Zayas E J Plesa. Jr. Edward
093.8817 2 R Paper Chaser 6-1 Montalvo C Hickey William J.
093.2464 10 Delicious Pursuit 10-1 Jaramillo E Garcia Rodolfo J
092.9099 6 Erotic Kiss 6-1 Castillo L A Machado Antonio
092.6358 3 Can You See Me 20-1 Meneses M Arrieta Michel
090.2966 4 Super Duper Girl 20-1 Perez J M Mejia Jaime
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse Win Percent 31.97, $1 ROI 0.89, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 8 Little Neck 8-1 Gutierrez R Smith Vickie FWC
099.0612 7 Rose M. 8-1 Vasquez M A Rodriguez Angel M. EL
098.6021 1 Bright Venezuelan 7/2 Gaffalione T Klesaris Steve S
096.1900 9 Beach Girl 5-1 Zayas E J Plesa. Jr. Edward
096.0792 5 Freckles Kan 4-1 Camacho S Vinson John G
095.9006 6 Erotic Kiss 6-1 Castillo L A Machado Antonio
095.4386 2 R Paper Chaser 6-1 Montalvo C Hickey William J. T
095.2202 10 Delicious Pursuit 10-1 Jaramillo E Garcia Rodolfo J
093.4196 3 Can You See Me 20-1 Meneses M Arrieta Michel
091.0469 4 Super Duper Girl 20-1 Perez J M Mejia Jaime

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

Race 3 - Maiden Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $12000 Class Rating: 52

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 6 MOXIE MOMENTUM 3/1

# 4 GO BLACK BETTY 9/5

# 5 JERSEYMOOSEISLOOSE 8/1

MOXIE MOMENTUM is the best bet in this race. Handler boasts strong win figs at this distance and surface. Earnings per start in dirt route races is strong for this horse. This field is much less demanding than the last one she faced. GO BLACK BETTY - Rendon will almost certainly be able to get this filly to break out early here. Has to be considered based on the strong Equibase Speed Figure earned in the last outing. JERSEYMOOSEISLOOSE - Rodriguezcastr will most likely be able to get this filly to break out sharply in here. Brown has a sound 18 percent win rate with entries running at this distance and surface.

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

Exacta / Trifecta (.10 Cent Minimum) / Superfecta (.10 Cent Minimum) Double (Races 6-7)(12% Takeout) Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8)(12% Takeout)(.50 Cent Minimum)


Maiden Claiming $7,500 • 250 Yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 61 • Purse: $3,600 • Post: 9:00P
QUARTER HORSE 250Y, FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 123 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * KAYLEES FASTER CASH: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. FAST DASHING TOOLE: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. SAR BLAZIN COMET: Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
6
KAYLEES FASTER CASH
6/1

9/2
9
FAST DASHING TOOLE
5/1

6/1
3
SAR BLAZIN COMET
3/1

6/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
C RED ILLUSION
1

15/1
Average/Trouble-prone
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0
3
SAR BLAZIN COMET
3

3/1
Average
57

59

3.6

0.0

0.0
4
SHAKEN CORONA
4

8/1
Slow
50

38

6.7

0.0

0.0
5
JESS A JUNKY
5

10/1
Average
0

0

5.8

0.0

0.0
6
KAYLEES FASTER CASH
6

6/1
Slow
68

55

7.2

0.0

0.0
9
FAST DASHING TOOLE
9

5/1
Slow/Trouble-prone
54

64

8.5

0.0

0.0
10
CHICKIE HAVE A COLA
10

4/1
Average
54

50

3.8

0.0

0.0








Unknown Running Style: CORONA STORY (12/1) [Jockey: Martinez Jose IVan - Trainer: Saenz Jr Octavio], FYCHO PSYCHO FS (10/1) [Jockey: Aguilar Claudio Ponce - Trainer: Muniz Janessa Lee], OPEN THEM EYES (12/1) [Jockey: Garcia Jr Juan F - Trainer: Cox S

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Ruidoso Downs
Ruidoso Downs - Race 4

Exacta / .10 Superfecta / 1st Half of Tri-Super / 4th Leg Pick 4 /3rd Leg Pick 3


Maiden Claiming $12,500 • 350 Yards • Dirt • Ages 3-5 • CR: 79 • Purse: $6,600 • Post: 2:18P
QUARTER HORSE 350Y, FOR MAIDENS, THREE, FOUR, AND FIVE YEARS OLD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $12,500.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * ALL AROUND HERO: Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. POLITICAL BOSS: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance /surface.
6
ALL AROUND HERO
3/1

2/1
4
POLITICAL BOSS
9/2

9/2




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
JACK VALIANT
1

12/1
Slow
0

0

6.9

0.0

0.0
2
ICE COLD
2

7/2
Average
72

60

5.2

0.0

0.0
3
DSN GIG EM AGGIE
3

10/1
Average
0

0

5.2

0.0

0.0
4
POLITICAL BOSS
4

9/2
Slow
78

69

7.2

0.0

0.0
6
ALL AROUND HERO
6

3/1
Average
88

76

5.9

0.0

0.0
8
GO DADDY
8

15/1
Slow/Trouble-prone
0

0

7.0

0.0

0.0
9
QUEEN ABBIE
9

15/1
Average
0

0

3.9

0.0

0.0








Unknown Running Style: MB MUNVAR (20/1) [Jockey: Martinez L Salvador - Trainer: Estrada Sr Salvador Z], ONE SWEET PERFECTION (6/1) [Jockey: Garcia-Luna Felipe - Trainer: Urista J Danny], CUERVO SENATOR (8/1) [Jockey: Ramirez Jr Raul - Trainer: Wood G

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Saratoga
RACE #9 - SARATOGA RACE COURSE - 5:18 PM EASTERN POST
The National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes
8½ FURLONGS TURF GRADE II THREE YEAR OLDS STAKES $200,000.00 PURSE

#4 RAGING BULL
#6 GIDU
#1 GEMONTEER
#2 MARAUD

The National Museum of Racing was incorporated in historic Saratoga Springs, New York, in 1950 and moved to its present site on Union Avenue, across the street from Saratoga Race Course, in 1955. The Hall of Fame was created to recognize and honor deserving horses, jockeys, and trainers. Here in the 34th running of this graded stakes test, #4 RAGING BULL who was bred in France, has hit the board in each of his three career starts, including back-to-back "POWER RUN WINS" in his first two starts. #6 GIDU, an Irish - bred entry, takes a class drop (-12), is the pace profile leader, and has turned in "POWER RUN EFFORTS" in each of his last five "adventures," hitting the board in four, including a trio of wins in this recent streak of racing consistency. Jockey John Velazquez and Trainer Todd Pletcher send him to the post ... they've hit the board with 52% of their nearly 325 entries saddled as a team to date.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Santa Rosa - Race #3 - Post: 3:15pm - Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $7,000 Class Rating: 88

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 ON FIRE (ML=4/1)
#5 CONDIMENT (ML=7/2)
#2 MY FRIEND GEORGE (ML=4/5)


ON FIRE - Could be a potential overlay in this event at odds of 4/1. Finished sixth in last race at Sacramento but was close at the end. Recent speed figures show powerful pattern of improvement. CONDIMENT - My handicapping know-how tells me to be ready for this horse in this contest MY FRIEND GEORGE - This jock and handler's animals have been producing a profitable ROI. Last out, this one was in a race at Golden Gate Fields in a race with a class rating of 94. Dropping significantly in Equibase class figure today puts him in a solid position in this event. You have to really like that last race speed rating, 80, which is the top most recent race speed figure of this bunch.

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

BOLDLY TRUE - This runner gave a lackluster effort last time out finishing seventh. Don't expect improvement today.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#4 ON FIRE is going to be the play if we are getting 4/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Skip

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [2,4,5] Total Cost: $6

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Info Plays

Aug 03 '18, 7:05 PM in 9h
MLB | Marlins vs Phillies
Play on: Marlins +160 at YouWager

1* Free Play on Marlins +160

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Alex Smart

Aug 03 '18, 7:05 PM in 9h
WNBA | Sky vs Dream
Play on: Dream -9 -105 at betonline

The Dream have been playing some very strong hoops and have won 9 of their L/11 overall. They lost last time out but have proven resilient in a bounce back situation going 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Dream are also 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall and are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.Dream have cashed 5 of their L/6 ATS in their last 6 home games.ATLANTA is 11-3 ATS versus good shooting teams - making 44% or better of their shots this season.
Meanwhile, Chicago have not travelled well this season, losing 9 of their 13 away tilts, and are 7-16 ATS in their last 23 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and are just 2-7 ATS in their last 9 vs. Eastern Conference.
CHICAGO is 3-11 ATS after 2 straight games giving up 11 or more offensive rebounds over the last 2 seasons losing by DD margins on average.
WNBA Road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (CHICAGO) - after having won 2 of their last 3 games, a bad team, winning 25% to 40% of their games after 15 or more games are 18-56 ATS L/21 seasons for a go against 76% conversion rate for bettors.
WNBA Road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (CHICAGO) - after 2 or more consecutive wins, a bad team, winning 25% to 40% of their games on the season are just 11-36 ATS L/21 seasons for a 77% conversion rate for bettors.
Road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (CHICAGO) - after having won 2 of their last 3 games, a bad team (25% to 40%) playing a team with a winning record after 15 or more games are 8-30 ATS L/21 seasons for a 79% conversion rate for bettors.
WNBA Home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points (ATLANTA) - after allowing 45 points or more in the first half last game against opponent after scoring 80 points or more are 30-8 ATS L/21 seasons for a 79% conversion rate for bettors.
Play on the Atlanta Dream to cover

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Marc Lawrence

Aug 03 '18, 7:10 PM in 9h
MLB | Braves vs Mets
Play on: Mets -129 at 5Dimes

Play - NY Mets w/DeGrom vs Sanchez (Game 910).
Edges - Mets: DeGrom 1.66 ERA with 0.88 WHIP home this season; and 38 Ks with 5 BBs last five starts …. Braves: Sanchez 1-4 last five starts in this park; and 2-9 last nine starts during August. We recommend a 1* play on the NY Mets. Thank you and good luck as always.

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Larry Ness

Aug 03 '18, 10:10 PM in 12h
MLB | Blue Jays vs Mariners
Play on: Mariners -155 at GTBets

My free play is on the Sea Mariners at 10:10 ET. The Seattle Mariners took two of three from the Angels from July 3-5, giving them a 56-32 record. However, Seattle has since lost 14 of 21 to fall to 63-46 and into third-place in the AL West, as the 64-46 Oakland A's have edged past them into second-place in the division. The Mariners lost 7-3 last night to the Blue Jays and look to break out of their current funk when they host Toronto on Friday for the second contest of their four-game series. Kendrys Morales hit a tie-breaking two-run HR in the seventh inning to help the Blue Jays win, but the victory was just the team's third time in its last 10 games. Toronto is going nowhere at 49-59, a record which leaves them 26 games back of the MLB-best Boston Red Sox in the AL East.
A pair of lefties will take the mound tonight, Ryan Borucki (0-2, 2.83 ERA) for Toronto and Marco Gonzales (12-5, 3.37 ERA) for Seattle. Borucki is making his seventh start of the season but despite allowing fewer than three runs in five of his first six outings (2.83 ERA / 28-11 KW ratio and no HRs allowed in 35 innings), he remains in search of his first win (Jays are just 2-4 in his starts). As for Seattle's Gonzales, he's been a huge surprise. He began the season with just five career wins over 22 appearances, including 14 starts. However, he takes the mound tonight the winner of five consecutive starts while posting a 1.57 ERA over 34 1/3 innings during that stretch. Gonzales owns a team-high 12 wins and Seattle is 15-6 in his 2018 starts, going plus-$808 vs the moneyline (MLB's 8th-best mark). He has never faced Toronto.
Seattle went 10-13 in July, while averaging a major league low 3.3 runs per game. For the first time in 2 1/2 months, the Mariners are not in playoff position. I don't expect that to be the case for long and I love the way Gonzales has performed. His home ERA (2.88) is almost a full run lower than his road ERA (3.80) and the Mariners are 8-2 in his 10 home starts this season (Gonzales is 5-1). When the Mariners score four or more runs this season, they're 43-13. If It's three or fewer, they're 19-33. Look for four-plus runs for Seattle tonight, which should be more than enough with Gonzales on the hill.
Good luck...Larry

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Brad Diamond

Aug 03 '18, 2:20 PM in 4h
MLB | Padres vs Cubs
Play on: Cubs -188 at GTBets

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Cubs (Quintana) over San Diego (Ross)…
Realize Chicago is coming off 6-1 downer last night to a Padres unit that is 9-30 L39 games. Here we look for a critical bounce back for the Cubs who have Milwaukee at their door step. The opposing hurlers Ross and Quintana have been salty of late, however, in the day time feel Padres will have a more difficult time picking up the pitches of the lefty. Remember too, RHP Ross for San Diego has allowed 19 earned runs in 31-1/3 innings of work in road assignments of late. Quintana is 3-0 in team starts at home during June and July. Also, with the lefty Chicago is 8-1 L9 at home versus