Sunday 8-26-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2018, 07:26 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Albuquerque
Albuquerque - Race 8

Exacta / 50 Cent Trifecta / 10 Cent Superfecta / Second Leg Pick 4

Claiming $6,250 • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 59 • Purse: $10,600 • Post: 4:25P
FOR REGISTERED NEW MEXICO BRED FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $6,250.
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Race Analysis
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Race Type: Fast-paced Race. There are many horses that could vie for the early lead. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners. * KEY ANGLES * GAMER AM I: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. MODJESKA HEAT: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. SHE CAN ROLL: Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the di stance/surface. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. DOM FUNNY: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Today is a sprint and the horse is carrying at least 120 lbs.
4
GAMER AM I
6/1

5/1
12
MODJESKA HEAT
4/1

6/1
3
SHE CAN ROLL
8/1

7/1
9
DOM FUNNY
3/1

8/1

P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
6
ROLLIN' HEAT
6

20/1
Front-runner
41

53

76.4

39.2

23.7
9
DOM FUNNY
9

3/1
Front-runner
62

50

68.8

49.8

42.3
11
DISTORTED PAST
11

20/1
Alternator/Front-runner
47

46

51.8

42.0

28.0
3
SHE CAN ROLL
3

8/1
Alternator/Front-runner
61

52

50.8

41.6

32.6
4
GAMER AM I
4

6/1
Stalker
47

58

65.0

42.8

35.8
5
POISED BY WHO
5

15/1
Stalker
56

47

48.2

38.3

21.8
10
DOMINATING
10

20/1
Stalker
53

52

47.0

27.8

14.3
12
MODJESKA HEAT
12

4/1
Alternator/Stalker
53

62

54.4

46.8

36.8
8
WANNA BE BLOND
8

10/1
Alternator/Stalker
44

49

27.6

45.6

33.6
7
CARRY ON DIXIE
7

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
45

43

52.4

32.0

12.0
1
SUZY Q
1

5/1
Alternator/Non-contender
54

49

49.4

39.6

31.1
2
DANI'S SECRET
2

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
55

48

40.4

30.2

11.7

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2018, 07:27 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Elko County Fair
Elko County Fair - Race 7

$2 First Half Late Double $2 Exacta / $2 Quinella / $2 Trifecta($1 Box)

Optional Claiming $2,500 • 7 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 79 • Purse: $3,000 • Post: 3:30P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND OLDER OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE $2,500. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $2,500.
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Race Type: Lone Front-runner. KAT MOBILE is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * SHACKALOV: Horse is dropping into a race which has an Class Rating at least five points lower than the Class Rating of its last race. Horse has the high est TrackMaster Power Rating. PIPER'S PURSE: Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. Jockey win percentage over the last 30 days is at least 18. KAT MOBILE: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an in side post position. Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days.
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SHACKALOV
7/2

5/2
1
PIPER'S PURSE
8/1

7/1
2
KAT MOBILE
8/5

8/1

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Post

Morn
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Running Style

Good
Class

Good
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2
KAT MOBILE
2

8/5
Alternator/Front-runner
80

74

0.0

52.8

46.3
6
SHACKALOV
6

7/2
Alternator/Stalker
95

86

71.2

63.8

61.8
4
SPRING N GO
4

4/1
Alternator/Stalker
74

68

0.0

70.0

63.0
1
PIPER'S PURSE
1

8/1
Alternator/Trailer
81

83

0.0

56.9

48.9
3
BLACK LABEL
3

6/1
Alternator/Non-contender
71

68

36.0

56.8

46.8
5
BIG GUY BENNY
5

5/2
Alternator/Non-contender
79

70

0.0

59.2

51.2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2018, 07:28 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Golden Gate Fields
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 9 - SA - 8.5f on the Turf. Purse: $19000 Class Rating: 95

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $50,000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE JUNE 1 ALLOWED 2 LBS.

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The Walker Group Picks

# 9 SIX CIDER 4/1

# 10 IZ INVINCIBLE 10/1

# 1 YOU'LL BE LUCKY 8/1

I've got to go with SIX CIDER. Could provide positive returns based on decent recent Equibase speed figs with an average of 93. Trujillo has a strong 17 percent win rate with entries running at this distance and surface. Overall, has one of the top earnings per start in turf route events in this field of horses. IZ INVINCIBLE - Could provide positive returns based on competitive recent Equibase speed figs with an average of 85. YOU'LL BE LUCKY - Garnered a reliable speed figure in the last race. Can run another good one in this race.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2018, 07:28 AM

Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Gulfstream Park

08/26/18, GP, Race 2, 1.45 ET
7F [Dirt] 1.20.01 STARTER OPTIONAL CLAIMING. Purse $34,000.
Claiming Price $25,000 (Races Where Entered For $20,000 Or Less Not Considered In Allowances). FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $25,000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN OR CLAIMNG OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $25,000 FOR THREE YEAR OLDS
$1 Daily Double / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta / $1 Super Hi 5 - $.50 Bet 3 (Races 2-3-4) / $.50 Pick 4 (Races 2-3-4-5)
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 31.38, $1 ROI 0.87, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 7 Over Sensual 12-1 Medina A Joseph. Jr. Saffie A. TW
099.6520 5 Bondetti 10-1 Panici L Croft Barry N. FEC
098.9060 4 Tip Sheet 3-1 Saez S Belsoeur Yvon S
097.5211 2 Starship Apollo 5/2 Maragh R R McLellan Brett L
096.7214 1 Crazy Frank C 6-1 Mena R Iglesias Diosdado
096.2621 3 King Wildcat 9/2 Gaffalione T Quiroz Angel J
096.0495 6 Oh My Warrior 7/2 Reyes L Cioffi Antonio

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2018, 07:29 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mountaineer Park - Race #6 - Post: 8:50pm - Maiden Special - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $14,100 Class Rating: 40

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#8 CALIMONCO'S HEART (ML=5/1)
#7 MOM'S MAGIC (ML=5/2)

CALIMONCO'S HEART - Ortiz comes to ride after getting to know the filly in the last race. Lone speed horses can be tough to run down. Here's a lone front-runner facing sluggish sorts today. Widely used handicapping angle - 3rd or 4th start after a vacation generally leads to a big effort. Today could be the day. MOM'S MAGIC - This filly is in fine physical condition, having run a good race on Aug 8th, finishing second. Last raced at Mountaineer Park in a race with a class figure of 57. Dropping drastically in Equibase class figure this time puts her in a solid position right here in this race. Recent Equibase speed figures show strong pattern of improvement.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 BECOMING MACHEN (ML=2/1), #6 DIXIE'S DANCE (ML=5/1), #1 LILLY'S MACHEN (ML=8/1),

BECOMING MACHEN - I find it hard to bet on this horse this time around. Make her show you something in a sprint race before you play her in a race of 5 1/2 furlongs. DIXIE'S DANCE - Not probable that the speed figure she registered on Aug 8th will be enough in this event. LILLY'S MACHEN - This pony will in all probability be at the back of the pack as this field crosses the finish line.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - CALIMONCO'S HEART - Langley has found easier company for this filly today. Last race was nowhere near as tough as this one.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #8 CALIMONCO'S HEART on top if we're getting at least 5/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [7,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2018, 07:29 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Presque Isle Downs - Race #2 - Post: 5:50pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $17,000 Class Rating: 78

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#5 HEY BIG GUY (ML=6/1)

HEY BIG GUY - As long as Ayala keeps this pony off the pace, I have to believe this one could be a huge winner. This colt is tops in (EPS) earnings per start. Take a good look at this horse in the post parade.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 BLUE MOON DIAMOND (ML=5/2), #3 OLLIVANDER (ML=3/1), #6 MACCABEE (ML=7/2),

BLUE MOON DIAMOND - I can't play this confirmed non-winner. Gets the job finished once in a while. OLLIVANDER - The race on August 12th was versus maiden claimers. Pass on this one today versus the tougher group. Somewhat easily forgotten speed figure last time out at Presque Isle Downs at 1 mile 70 yards. Don't believe this vulnerable equine will improve too much in today's race. MACCABEE - 7/2 is too low of a price to take on most any horse that has run poorly in back to back races.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - HEY BIG GUY - I'm making a wager on this colt. He has the top TM Power Rating and big odds.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #5 HEY BIG GUY to win if we can get at least 1/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
5 with 3

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2018, 07:30 AM

Handicapped by Rick Needham at Saratoga
NEW YORK BONUS
RACE #9 - SARATOGA RACE COURSE - 5:18 PM EASTERN POST
The Smart N Fancy Stakes
5½ FURLONGS TURF FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD STAKES $100,000.00 PURSE

#3 CHANTELINE
#7 GIRLS KNOW BEST
#8 MORTICIA
#14 VERTICAL OAK

Here in the 6th running of the SMART N FANCY, #3 CHANTELINE, a 5-1 shot, has produced "POWER RUNS" in each of her last four outings, hitting the board in three of those efforts, including "POWER RUN WINS" in both her 2nd and 4th races back. Jockey Ricardo Santana Jr. and Trainer Steve Asmussen send her "postward" this afternoon ... they've hit the board with 53% of more than 500 entries saddled as a team to date. #7 GIRLS KNOW BEST has posted a trio of board hits in her last four outings, winning three times, with two of those "Circle Trips" also qualifying as "POWER RUN wins."

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2018, 07:31 AM

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

Race 10 - Stakes - 7.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $125000 Class Rating: 107

SEAWAY S. - GRADE 3 FOR FILLIES AND MARES, THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD. BY SUBSCRIPTION OF $125 EACH, WHICH SHALL ACCOMPANY THE NOMINATION AND AN ADDITONAL $1,250 WHEN MAKING ENTRY. THE PURSE TO BE DIVIDED: 60% TO THE WINNER, 20% TO SECOND, 10% TO THIRD, 5% TO FOURTH, 2% TO FIFTH, 1% TO SIXTH, 1% TO SEVENTH, 1% TO EIGHTH. WEIGHT: THREE-YEAR-OLDS, 120 LBS., OLDER, 124

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The Walker Group Picks

# 9 CODE WARRIOR 6/1

# 4 SISTER NATION 8/1

# 3 LET IT RIDE MOM 5/2

I think CODE WARRIOR is a respectable choice. Has solid front-end speed and will almost certainly fare very well versus this group of horses in this race. Is a solid contender - given the 100 speed fig from her most recent race. SISTER NATION - Is a strong contender based on figures garnered recently under today's conditions. LET IT RIDE MOM - Has been consistently racing well recently. I can't pass on this filly given one of the most favorable jockey and handler combos on the grounds.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2018, 07:31 AM

Bengals vs. Bills Preview and Predictions in NFL

NFL Previews 25th August 2018 By Charles Jay for Scores And Stats
by Charles Jay Scores & Stats on 08/25/2018

The Cincinnati Bengals did not make any earth-shattering moves in the off-season, nor did they change head coaches, so if they are going to make improvements in 2018 it is largely going to have to happen with existing personnel. But is that personnel good enough, namely quarterback Andy Dalton? This team clearly has to come up with some answers, and this is a competitive atmosphere they're in, with the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers in the same division (the AFC North).

For the Buffalo Bills, the situation may have changed with an injury to their quarterback, AJ McCarron. Depending on his status for the short term, the Bills may be forced to accelerate the timetable for their first-round draft pick. So a team that actually made the playoffs last season may wind up looking more like a squad that is starting from Square One.

NFL Game Predictions

These teams will be meeting up on Sunday afternoon at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, NY. Last week the Bills beat the Cleveland Browns 19-17, while the Bengals registered a 21-13 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

TV: 4 PM ET, Local Coverage, NFL Network (replay). LINE: Bills -1.5. O/U: 41.5.

ABOUT THE BENGALS: On the one hand, it was positive that Cincinnati was able to outscore Dallas 21-3 in the second half for a win at AT&T Stadium. On the other hand, when you are down 10-0 at the half when the first-team players are in the game, that is not an encouraging sign. Cincinnati's ground game produced all of seven yards on six attempts in the first half. Andy Dalton completed five of seven passes, but the guys who really made things happen were the backups. Jeff Driskel threw for 119 yards and Matt Barkley, who has become more or less a career backup, led the team to some fourth-quarter points. It is his performance during these pre-season games that may ultimately catapult Driskel, who originally attended Florida then transferred to Louisiana Tech, into the #2 spot. Defensive tackle Chris Baker, a seven-year veteran, was cut by the team, and that was quite a disappointment for everybody since he had just been signed in the off-season after a year with Tampa Bay. But the Bengals have been very impressed with Andrew Billings, especially in the area of stuffing the run, where Cincinnati was just 30th in the league last season. With Baker's salary upwards of $5 million, he could be a casualty of all this. The Bengals are +850 to win the AFC North division, +4500 to capture the conference title, and +8500 to win Super Bowl 53.

ABOUT THE BILLS: AJ McCarron played through the first quarter of last week's game against Cleveland, but reports were that he had a shoulder injury, and it was even reported in the media that it was possibly a broken collarbone, which would have been a very serious situation. Alas, after some more tests, that news proved to be inaccurate, and the team was reporting nothing more severe than shoulder soreness. He had even come back to practice. Whether head coach Sean McDermott wants him to sustain any more contact in the two remaining pre-season games is another issue entirely. John Allen, the first-round draft pick, will start at quarterback for the team against Cincinnati, and he'll be relieved by Nathan Peterman unless something happens between now and then that would inject McCarron back into the picture. No one has really stood out and snagged the starting job, although the original plan was that McCarron could play a year while Allen acclimated himself to the NFL. But Allen has been good enough that you would have to consider him a viable candidate. He went 9 of 13 last week and took the team on three scoring drives. So his week is being tailored to being with the first team, playing through the first half, making halftime adjustments, and coming out for a series or two. In an emergency, the Bills could always call on Logan Thomas, a star QB at Virginia Tech who has been with three NFL teams and is now battling for a spot at tight end, where he sits on the depth chart behind Nick O'Leary, the grandson of Jack Nicklaus. The Bills are now +1350- to win the AFC East, 65-1 to win the AFC and 125-1 to be Super Bowl champions.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Peterman is 17 for 20, an 85% accuracy rate, and his 127.3 QB rating is best among all NFL quarterbacks with 20 or more attempts in this pre-season.

2. Keenan Robinson, a 29-year-old linebacker who McDermott was hoping could demonstrate some versatility at the position, has retired. He had a history of injuries and was not convinced he could get the job done anymore form a physical standpoint.

3. Bengals' QB Andy Dalton obviously has a special place in the hearts of Bills fans, after he led the Bengals on that last-minute touchdown drive that beat Baltimore in last year's season finale and propelled Buffalo into the playoffs, at long last. Bills' rooters proceeded to pour money into Dalton's charity as a "thank you" gesture.

PREDICTION: Bills 21, Bengals 17

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2018, 07:31 AM

Cardinals vs. Cowboys Preview and Predictions in NFL

NFL Previews 25th August 2018 By Charles Jay for Scores And Stats
by Charles Jay Scores & Stats on 08/25/2018

The Arizona Cardinals feel as if they may be in for a major improvement, even as they have to transition away from their long-time coach and long-time quarterback. They'll have a lot to deal with in the NFC West, including an expected surge on the part of the San Francisco 49ers. What kind of rabbit does first-year head coach Steve Wilks have to pull out of his hat?

The Dallas Cowboys always draw a lot of attention, and now they'll have a number of people wondering how they are going to solve a dilemma with the offensive line. They'll be without one starter and maybe two when the regular season begins, and they are glad at this point that they invested a high draft choice in help up front.

All Preseason NFL Predictions

The Cowboys lost 21-13 at home to the Cincinnati Bengals last week, while the Cardinals went on the road and beat New Orleans 20-15. Now, these teams meet at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.

TV: 8 PM ET, Local Coverage, NFL Network (replay). LINE: Cardinals -2. O/U: 40.5.

ABOUT THE CARDINALS: Sam Bradford, projected to be the starting quarterback for the Cards, continued to be sharp in shirt stints as he completed all six passes against the New Orleans Saints. Josh Rosen, who may eventually find himself competing alongside the first team, went 10 of 16 for 107 yards and a touchdown pass. He has also suffered an injured thumb, which makes his status day-to-day. So he will be evaluated right before Sunday's game to determine whether he is good to go. Christian Kirk, the second-round draft pick out of Texas A&M who is being counted on to pick up the slack after the loss of John Brown, had four catches, including a 13-yard TD pass from Rosen. Despite a torn ACL, the Cardinals have signed AQ Shipley, their starting center, to a one-year contract extension. It looks as if rookie Mason Cole is going to assume the first-team role in Shipley's absence. The major concern on the part of Steve Wilks and his staff has been the 183 rushing yards the Saints had last week. Perhaps some of that had to do with the absence of a few defensive linemen who might normally be in the rotation. The linebackers, including Josh Bynes, the "mike" in the scheme, are optimistic about the zone coverages the team will play and expect more opportunities at interceptions. The Cardinals are +1150 to win the NFC West, +4500 for the conference title, and +8500 to win the Super Bowl.

ABOUT THE COWBOYS: Dak Prescott looked sharp against Cincinnati, completing ten of 15 passes, and the Cowboys got off to a 10-0 halftime lead, though they were not able to protect it in the second half. As it turns out, that may his last action until the regular season opener. Some grave concerns have developed along the offensive line. Guard Zack Martin, a four-time Pro Bowl performer, suffered a knee injury and is going to be held out of the last two pre-season games. Center Travis Frederick, another Pro Bowler, has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and the club has no idea when or if he'll be able to play again. Because of this sudden instability up front, the idea has been floated that none of the offensive starters take part in the last two exhibitions so that the club can regroup and get ready to play when the games are for real. Connor Williams, the team's second-round pick out of Texas, is now ticketed for a bigger role on the OL. Randy Gregory, who missed all of last season after getting suspended three times in 2016 for substance abuse violations, finally got back into action last week for the Cowboys. Last week the NFL had a mental health conference in Dallas, and Gregory, who has bipolar disorder, is critical of the way the league handles mental health, stating that they are much more concerned with catching players with drugs like marijuana. “It’s trash. It’s punitive,” Gregory said of the league’s mental health approach. “That’s my experience. Maybe they have something different.” The Cowboys are priced at +300 to win the NFC East, +1150 to win the NFC title, and +2000 to win the Super Bowl.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Pro Football Hall of Fame has nominated Gil Brandt, the Cowboys' director of player personnel for 29 years, as a finalist in the contributor category. Brandt is generally considered to be the individual who brought scouting into the modern age, and the Cowboys were miles ahead of other teams for quite a while with their innovations.

2. Arizona general manager Steve Keim made his first public statements since serving his five-week suspension for "extreme DUI," where he tested over twice the legal limit on the Fourth of July. "I don't want to get too deep into it and personal, but I can tell you that coming away from this has made me a better man," he said.

3. Dallas' Jason Garrett has not been a strong performer against the pointspread in pre-season games, going just 11-20 ATS during his career with the Cowboys.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 21, Cowboys 16

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2018, 09:05 AM

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Toronto Blue Jays Preview and Predictions 08-26-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 25th August 2018 by Gracenote
Phillies vs. Blue Jays Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/25/2018

Kendrys Morales has a chance to set a franchise record for the most consecutive games with a home run when the Toronto Blue Jays go for a three-game sweep of the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon. Morales tied a club record by going deep for the sixth game in a row as Toronto extended its winning streak to five in Saturday's 8-6 victory.

Morales' power surge, which enabled him to match Jose Cruz Jr. (2001) for the team record, also marked the fourth straight season in which he's reached 20 home runs. Billy McKinney also swatted a two-run homer for the second straight day as the Blue Jays erased an early five-run deficit to set a season high for most wins in a row. Rhys Hoskins drove in three runs to help the Phillies build a 5-0 lead but they were unable to hold it in losing for the sixth time in the last seven games. Shortstop Asdrúbal Cabrera, who broke out of a 2-for-23 funk with three hits, has homered twice off Marco Estrada, Toronto's scheduled starter for Sunday.

TV: 1:07 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia, Sportsnet, TVA (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Vince Velasquez (8-9, 4.06 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Marco Estrada (7-9, 4.88)

Velasquez should be well-rested -- he's failed to pitch beyond four innings in each of his last three starts, although a lengthy rain delay limited him to four innings of one-run ball at Washington on Tuesday. The current three-start drought preceded a superb stretch in which he was 3-0 with two runs and 12 hits permitted in his previous four starts. Morales is 2-for-6 with a home run against Velasquez.

Estrada hasn't been especially sharp but he won his last two starts against Baltimore and Kansas City -- the two worst teams in the majors -- despite giving up seven runs and 13 hits in 12 innings. He has struggled with the long ball over his last three outings, surrendering five homers. Carlos Santana is 4-for-7 with a home run off Estrada, who is 3-5 with a 4.91 ERA in 11 starts at home.

WALK-OFFS

1. Blue Jays RH Ken Giles has converted all 18 of his save chances this year.

2. Phillies LF Roman Quinn has hit safely in five games in a row, including four straight with multiple hits.

3. McKinney has three homers and seven RBIs during a four-game stretch.

PREDICTION: Phillies 5, Blue Jays 4

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2018, 09:05 AM

Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins Preview and Predictions 08-26-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 26th August 2018 by Gracenote
Braves vs. Marlins Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/26/2018

Brian Anderson may be the forgotten man when it comes to the National League Rookie-of-the-Year race, but the Miami Marlins outfielder is making his mark entering the finale of a four-game home series Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. Anderson came off the bench to blast a two-run, pinch-hit homer in Saturday's 3-1 victory over the NL East-leading Braves, who blew a chance to gain ground on Philadelphia and Washington by scoring only on a Dansby Swanson homer.

Anderson's homer, his 10th of the season and first since July 30, raised his average to .279 with a .765 OPS while pushing the Marlins to a second consecutive victory over an Atlanta team that had won 13-of-16 meetings with Miami before Friday. The Braves offense has faltered in back-to-back losses, finishing with just 12 hits while leaving 14 runners on base in the two defeats, and enters Sunday having scored just one run in the past 22 innings in the series. Outfielder Ronald Acuna, one of the frontrunners for Rookie of the Year honors along with Washington outfielder Juan Soto, finished with two hits Saturday and is hitting .338 with 12 extra-base hits in 18 games against Miami this season. Sunday marks the 22nd game in 20 days for the Braves, who will enjoy Monday off and have a three-game lead over Philadelphia with an 8 1/2-game advantage over Washington in the NL East race.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, FS South (Atlanta), FS Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Kevin Gausman (8-9, 3.99 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Pablo Lopez (2-3, 4.42)

Gausman has won his last three starts after losing his Atlanta debut, giving up three runs with four walks and 15 strikeouts in 22 innings and holding opponents to a .179 batting average. The 27-year-old, who went 5-8 with a 4.43 ERA with Baltimore before being acquired at the trade deadline, pitched eight shutout innings Tuesday at Pittsburgh with four hits allowed and five strikeouts. Gausman gave up two runs on four hits across six frames in a victory over Miami on Aug. 15.

Lopez struggled at times through his first five starts, but has posted a 3.33 ERA and 1.07 WHIP while going 0-1 in four starts during August. The 22-year-old rookie pitched well in a no-decision Tuesday against the New York Yankees, giving up one run on seven hits with four strikeouts over six innings. Lopez has allowed two runs or fewer in three of four outings this month, the one exception Aug. 13 in Atlanta when he surrendered five earned runs across 5 1/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Atlanta RHP Anibal Sanchez, who was left in the game Saturday to hit in the top of the sixth with two runners on despite not having a hit all season, left in the bottom half of the inning with right hamstring tightness.

2. Marlins C J.T. Realmuto snapped a 0-for-17 skid with a bloop single in the first inning Saturday.

3. Braves C Kurt Suzuki, who missed the past three games with a bruised left triceps, finished 2-for-4 Saturday.

PREDICTION: Braves 4, Marlins 2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2018, 09:05 AM

Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays Preview and Predictions 08-26-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 26th August 2018 by Gracenote
Red Sox vs. Rays Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/26/2018

The Boston Red Sox were bound to go through a lull at some point this season, and the dog days of August appear to be catching up to the major's best team. The Red Sox will try to avoid a sweep when they visit the Tampa Bay Rays in the finale of a three-game series on Sunday.

Boston (90-41) has dropped five of its last seven games, including three to the Rays, and watched its lead over the New York Yankees in the American League East shrink to seven games. The Red Sox still lead the majors in runs scored with 705 but totaled four runs in their last three games against Tampa Bay and dropped Saturday's contest 5-1 after going 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position. Boston isn't the only team being flummoxed lately by the Rays, who are winners of seven in a row and are allowing an average of 1.6 runs in that span. Tampa Bay will try to keep that run of strong pitching performances going behind ace Blake Snell on Sunday while the Red Sox counter with former Ray Nathan Eovaldi.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, TBS, NESN (Boston), FS Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox RH Nathan Eovaldi (5-5, 3.81 ERA) vs. Rays LH Blake Snell (15-5, 2.07)

Eovaldi won his first two starts after coming over in a trade from Tampa Bay prior to the July 31 deadline, scattering a combined seven hits across 15 scoreless innings against Minnesota and New York. The veteran Texan was not nearly as strong in his next three turns, when he yielded a total of 15 runs - nine earned - in 13 innings against Baltimore, Philadelphia and Cleveland. Eovaldi went 1-0 with a 2.12 ERA in three starts at Tropicana Field prior to the trade.

Snell is making a run at the AL Cy Young Award and has earned the win in each of his last three starts while allowing one run and six hits in 16 total innings. The 25-year-old struck out 11 in six frames against Kansas City on Tuesday. Snell had little trouble in his first three starts this season against Boston, allowing two runs in 19 innings while going 2-0.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Red Sox are assured of their first losing series since June 29-July 1 at New York.

2. Tampa Bay OF Tommy Pham homered Saturday for the first time since being acquired at the trade deadline.

3. Boston LHP Chris Sale (shoulder) could resume throwing when the team returns home on Monday.

PREDICTION: Rays 2, Red Sox 1

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2018, 09:05 AM

Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets Preview and Predictions 08-26-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 25th August 2018 by Gracenote
Nationals vs. Mets Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/25/2018

The last time the Washington Nationals saw Steven Matz, they sent the New York Mets left-hander to the shortest start of his career en route to setting a franchise scoring record on July 31. That lopsided 25-4 romp must feel like years ago for the reeling Nationals, who haven't scored in 27 innings entering Sunday's series finale at the Mets.

Since Ryan Zimmerman delivered a walk-off homer in Wednesday's 8-7 win over Philadelphia, Washington's bats have gone silent -- the team has been shut out in three straight games for the first time since April 2004, when the franchise was located in Montreal. The Nationals hope their stagnant offense will find some life against Matz, who is 0-2 with a 7.31 ERA in four starts against Washington this season. Amed Rosario and Todd Frazier clubbed solo homers Saturday as New York posted its second straight 3-0 victory over the Nationals to improve to 4-1 in its last five games. Rookie Jeff McNeil went 2-for-4 and is batting .337 after extending his hitting streak to a career-high 10 games for the Mets.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Washington), SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Jefry Rodriguez (1-1, 5.46 ERA) vs. Mets LH Steven Matz (5-10, 4.55)

Rodriguez will make his sixth major-league start and eighth career appearance but he yet has to retire a batter in the sixth inning. The 25-year-old Dominican worked five-plus innings in a no-decision versus Miami last time out, giving up four runs (two earned) and five hits. Rodriguez tossed 4 2/3 scoreless innings of relief in his major-league debut but has allowed at least four runs in four of his five starts.

Matz was rocked for six runs in two innings by Philadelphia in his return from the disabled list on Aug. 16, but he bounced back by limiting San Francisco to two runs and two hits in a no-decision on Tuesday. Matz lasted only two-thirds of an inning in the debacle against the Nationals on July 31 and gave up seven runs on eight hits. Anthony Rendon has been a nemesis for Matz, going 6-for-19 with three homers.

WALK-OFFS

1. Frazier has three homers and four RBIs during a four-game hitting streak.

2. Nationals RF Bryce Harper is 0-for-11 over the past three games.

3. McNeil had multiple hits six times during his current hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Mets 4, Nationals 3

Sunday 8-26-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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