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

Race 9 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $9500 Class Rating: 67

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $6,250


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The Walker Group Picks

# 4 PASZ THE PEPPER 9/2

# 8 PLAY NICE 5/1

# 6 SWISSLE MY TAXES 12/1

I've got to go with PASZ THE PEPPER. She has to be given a chance given the competitive speed figures. Bettors should take a good look at this one as this filly has one of the best win percentages at this distance in this group. This pony could stun this field of horses at a nice number. PLAY NICE - She should have a good outing versus this less demanding field. With a nice class figure average of 81, has one of the strongest class advantages in this group. SWISSLE MY TAXES - She looks decent in this slot and I expect will be on the front end or close at the halfway point.

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

Daily Double (Races 6-7) / Exacta / Trifecta (50-cent min.) Superfecta (10-cent min) / Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8, 50-cent min.)


SO $20,000 • 1 Mile • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 101 • Purse: $20,000 • Post: 3:45P
(RAIL AT 15 FEET). (PLUS UP TO 50% OTHER SOURCES) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $20,000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES ON THE TURF IN 2018 OR NEVER WON FOUR RACES OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $20,000-$16,000 WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES ON THE TURF IN 2018 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JULY 29 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE MAY 29, 2018 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000, IF FOR $16,000, ALLOWED 3 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $15,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ESTIMATING ALLOWANCES). (IF DEEMED INADVISABLE BY MANAGEMENT NOT TO RUN THIS RACE OVER THE TURF COURSE, IT WILL BE RUN ON THE MAIN TRACK AT ONE MILE)
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Race Analysis
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Race Type: Dominant Class. CLASS AND CASH is the Dominant Class of the race. * KEY ANGLES * CLASS AND CASH: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Horse has run a Good Race within the la st 30 days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating.
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CLASS AND CASH
3/1

5/2




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
2
BELTWAY
1

8/1
Front-runner
91

94

97.4

73.3

64.8
11
HE'S ONE WILD DUDE
12

9/2
Front-runner
96

92

94.6

87.4

76.9
1
RUN FOR JAMES
9

10/1
Front-runner
89

97

87.4

77.4

63.9
6
CLASS AND CASH
5

3/1
Front-runner
108

100

80.8

100.2

98.2
9
JEEZUM JIM
8

12/1
Front-runner
95

89

75.0

75.0

68.0
3
STARLING'S LAW
2

6/1
Front-runner
91

88

55.3

63.4

46.9
8
TEMPT ME TWICE
7

6/1
Stalker
89

91

75.0

85.4

74.4
10
SILVER ROMEO
10

12/1
Alternator/Stalker
91

67

85.8

83.2

66.2
5
WORD ON THE STREET
4

15/1
Trailer
93

84

85.3

86.4

70.4
4
ASSET ALLOCATION
3

15/1
Trailer
92

84

73.8

86.0

69.0
12
DREAMING OF FRANK
13

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
93

79

80.2

80.5

68.0
1A
STADIUM
11

10/1
Alternator/Non-contender
95

85

69.2

74.4

52.9
7
ORCHESTRA LEADER
6

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Del Mar

08/29/18, DMR, Race 8, 5.33 PT
1 1/8M [Turf] 1.44.04 MAIDEN CLAIMING. Purse $32,000.
Claiming Price $62,500, For Each $2,500 To $55,000 1 lb. FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD
$1 Exacta / $2 Quinella / .50 Cent Trifecta - $1 Superfecta (10-cent min.) / $1 Super High 5
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 20.00, $1 ROI 0.72, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Turf
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 4 King Caymus(b+) 12-1 Talamo J Hofmans David E. W
098.3668 10 Cosa Nostra (IRE) 10-1 Conner T Carava Jack
098.1001 12 Silver Fury 15-1 Figueroa H Heap Blake R.
097.9966 2 Indoctrination (IRE) 3-1 Garcia M D'Amato Philip
097.3353 7 Tequila Blanco(b-) 6-1 Franco G Miyadi Steven FC
097.1179 3 Key to the Nile 8-1 Van Dyke D Baltas Richard S
096.8895 6 Data Central 7/2 Desormeaux K J Desormeaux J. Keith E
096.3570 1 Culpable 7/2 Prat F Mandella Richard E. J
095.2938 8 Big Sky Logan 10-1 Maldonado E A Cerin Vladimir
094.8929 14 Spirit Mission 20-1 Desormeaux K J Hess. Jr. Robert B.
093.6915 5 Dignitaire 12-1 Baze T Mandella Gary L
091.2990 13 Bitter Ring Home 20-1 Franco G Drysdale Neil D. T
090.0916 9 Super Classic 30-1 Blanc B Gomez Ruben
000.0000 11 Aussie Fox S
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse Win Percent 29.73, $1 ROI 0.81, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 4 King Caymus(b+) 12-1 Talamo J Hofmans David E. TW
097.3308 10 Cosa Nostra (IRE) 10-1 Conner T Carava Jack
096.3323 3 Key to the Nile 8-1 Van Dyke D Baltas Richard S
095.6545 2 Indoctrination (IRE) 3-1 Garcia M D'Amato Philip
094.9194 1 Culpable 7/2 Prat F Mandella Richard E. J
094.7582 12 Silver Fury 15-1 Figueroa H Heap Blake R.
094.5923 6 Data Central 7/2 Desormeaux K J Desormeaux J. Keith E
094.1783 8 Big Sky Logan 10-1 Maldonado E A Cerin Vladimir
094.0623 14 Spirit Mission 20-1 Desormeaux K J Hess. Jr. Robert B.
093.2923 7 Tequila Blanco(b-) 6-1 Franco G Miyadi Steven FC
093.0107 5 Dignitaire 12-1 Baze T Mandella Gary L
089.9000 13 Bitter Ring Home 20-1 Franco G Drysdale Neil D.
087.4133 9 Super Classic 30-1 Blanc B Gomez Ruben
000.0000 11 Aussie Fox S

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Penn National - Race #3 - Post: 6:54pm - Allowance - 5.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $28,000 Class Rating: 78

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#8 BELLS IRISH FANCY (ML=3/1)
#4 REALITY QUEEN (ML=4/1)
#5 LUCY IN THE SKY (ML=7/2)


BELLS IRISH FANCY - You always have to be on the prowl for bankroll building jock/handler combinations; we have one right here. This speed freak is shortening up today. Should enhance her winning probability. Last two speed figs (92, 83) were dominant. Anything close to that in this event and this one could be heading straight to the winner's circle. REALITY QUEEN - Likes to go to the lead and the fact that today is a shorter distance should be advantageous. This campaigner coming off a sharp try in the last thirty days is a contender in my opinion. Recent speed ratings show strong pattern of improvement. LUCY IN THE SKY - This filly is in exceptional condition right now. Finished second last time around the track and comes back rapidly. Have to watch for this animal on the grass. Last race at Laurel, scored a big turf number. Have to think she can do it again today. This thoroughbred has shown the power to win at different tracks. Making the move from Laurel for today's event, I have to believe she's ready to run.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 TIME IMMEMORIAL (ML=5/1), #9 HISSY FIT (ML=6/1), #2 WOLFIE (ML=8/1),

TIME IMMEMORIAL - Had to show me much more than that in the last race. Never made much of an impact. HISSY FIT - Will be tough for this thoroughbred to beat this field off of that last speed figure. Not probable to improve enough to run a figure close enough to today's Equibase class figure, so put her on the likely underpriced contenders list. WOLFIE - Finished third in her most recent performance with a disappointing fig. When I look at today's class figure, it would take an improved performance to prove victorious after that in this bunch.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Turf Man - BELLS IRISH FANCY - Best average class rating amongst these horses. This steed figures to be tough today.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #8 BELLS IRISH FANCY on the nose if you can get odds of 5/2 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
8 with [4,5]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [4,5,8] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[4,5,8] with [4,5,8] with [3,4,5,6,8] with [3,4,5,6,8] Total Cost: $36

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

Race 2 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $11000 Class Rating: 63

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500. OKLAHOMA BRED CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 8 TOUR ON 3/1

# 4 ELLA B ALY 4/1

# 7 CHENERY 6/1

I've got to go with TOUR ON. She has been racing strongly recently while recording strong Equibase Speed Figures. Expect a strong outing with the class drop. Could beat this group given the 74 speed figure recorded in her last outing. ELLA B ALY - Sound average Equibase speed figs in dirt sprint races make this animal a contender. Should be given consideration - I like the figures from the last race. CHENERY - Could best this group here, showing competitive numbers of late.

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Saratoga

08/29/18, SAR, Race 2, 1.33 ET
6 1/2F [Dirt] 1.13.04 MAIDEN CLAIMING. Purse $37,000.
Claiming Price $20,000. FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD
Exacta, Quinella, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (2-4) - Early Pick 5 (.50) Races (2-6), Double
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 18.46, $1 ROI 0.57, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 7 Miss Kapinator 5-1 Ortiz. Jr. I Pletcher Todd A. J
099.4640 3 Brooklyn Gerty 7/2 Franco M Abreu Jorge R. E
097.6647 6 Salt Pond 3-1 Ortiz J L Motion H. Graham C
097.6363 1 Twofer 8-1 Santana. Jr. R Violette. Jr. Richard
097.2896 5 Jordy's Ready 6-1 Saez L Serpe Philip M. F
096.3181 2 Golden Vale 9/2 Davis D Tagg Barclay S
095.6613 9 Fingerpaint 8-1 Carmouche K Terranova II John P. T
093.7771 4 Flying Pleasantly 30-1 Jimenez S Chatterpaul Naipaul W
090.8854 8 Saturdays Vapor 12-1 Rosario J Cannizzo David A. L

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Thistledown - Race #3 - Post: 2:40pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,600 Class Rating: 61

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 MISS LEAH DEE (ML=3/1)


MISS LEAH DEE - I think this filly is very fit right now. I like the fact that Castro brings her back to a race so quickly. Ran last out against a better group of horses at Thistledown. The move to a lower class level should suit her well. This filly should be in fine form, this far into her form cycle.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 PLENTY QUICK (ML=5/2), #5 DON'T CALL ME (ML=7/2), #3 INVITE THERIGHTBAY (ML=9/2),

PLENTY QUICK - This morning-line choice hasn't been to the track in awhile. No workouts since last race. DON'T CALL ME - Finished second in her most recent effort with a mediocre speed rating. When I look at today's class rating, it would take an improved performance to win after that in this group. INVITE THERIGHTBAY - This steed didn't go to the front end and didn't close down the lane last time she ran.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #4 MISS LEAH DEE to win if you can get odds of 1/1 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
None

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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

Exacta / 0.20 Trifecta / 0.20 Superfecta / 0.20 Jackpot Hi5


Stakes • 1 1/16 Miles • All-Weather • Ages 3 and up • CR: 91 • Purse: $100,000 • Post: 10:17
OLG ALGOMA S. PRESENTED BY WOODBINE ENTERTAINMENT - FOR FILLIES AND MARES, THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD, FOALED IN CANADA.
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Race Type: Lone Front-runner. SPRING TEMPEST is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * SPARKLES' GIRL: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. SUGAR JONES: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. SPRING TEMPEST: Horse racing off a layoff of 90+ days and trainer's win percentage with horses coming off a layoff is at least 25. CRUMLIN SPIRIT: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. MISS SEA: Horse ranks in the t op three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
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SPARKLES' GIRL
8/1

6/1
7
SUGAR JONES
5/2

7/1
1
SPRING TEMPEST
12/1

7/1
9
CRUMLIN SPIRIT
20/1

8/1
5
MISS SEA
4/1

8/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
SPRING TEMPEST
1

12/1
Front-runner
89

82

81.5

77.9

61.9
4
FRESH PRINCESS
4

6/1
Stalker
87

90

83.2

83.2

73.2
8
SPARKLES' GIRL
8

8/1
Stalker
102

87

61.7

83.9

76.4
7
SUGAR JONES
7

5/2
Alternator/Stalker
104

83

82.5

78.7

72.7
9
CRUMLIN SPIRIT
9

20/1
Alternator/Stalker
87

87

80.8

85.4

78.4
5
MISS SEA
5

4/1
Alternator/Stalker
97

89

66.3

74.0

68.0
6
TRINI BREWNETTE
6

8/1
Trailer
85

77

72.8

79.2

64.7
3
CRUMLIN QUEEN
3

3/1
Trailer
90

87

61.6

81.6

75.1
2
BEAR PAW
2

20/1
Trailer
79

78

49.4

73.5

58.5

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Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros Preview and Predictions 08-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 29th August 2018 by Gracenote
The Oakland Athletics moved closer to first place in the American League West and look to really tighten the race when they conclude their three-game road series against the division-leading Houston Astros on Wednesday afternoon. Nick Martini delivered a tiebreaking RBI double in the ninth inning as Oakland posted a 4-3 win on Tuesday to move within 1 1/2 games of Houston.

Matt Olson crushed a three-run homer to help the Athletics improve to 17-7 this month and extend their lead over Seattle for the AL's second wild card to 5 1/2 games. Rookie Ramon Laureano reached base three times on two hits and a walk as he recorded his fourth multi-hit performance since being recalled from the minors earlier this month. The Astros had their six-game winning streak halted on Tuesday but are 11-7 against Oakland entering Wednesday's final regular-season meeting. Alex Bregman went 2-for-4 with a two-run double on Tuesday and is 17-for-37 with two homers and 10 RBIs during his nine-game hitting streak.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Trevor Cahill (5-3, 3.44 ERA) vs. Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (10-10, 3.54)

Cahill defeated the Astros on Aug. 18, when he gave up one hit over seven scoreless innings, but was battered by Minnesota in his following outing as he yielded five runs and eight hits in five frames. The 30-year-old, who needs six strikeouts to reach 1,000 for his career, has struggled on the road this season with a 1-3 record and 6.92 ERA in eight turns. Cahill is 1-1 with a 3.24 ERA in three starts against the Astros this season and is 2-1 with a 4.13 ERA in five career appearances (four starts).

WALK-OFFS

1. Davis is hitless in six at-bats in the series and 1-for-20 with 10 strikeouts over his last five contests.

2. Houston 2B Jose Altuve went 0-for-4 on Tuesday after recording two hits in four of his previous five games.

3. Oakland placed LHP Brett Anderson (forearm) on the 10-day disabled list, recalled RHP Ryan Dull from Triple-A Nashville and learned LHP Sean Manaea was diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinitis and is shut down indefinitely.

PREDICTION: Astros 4, Athletics 2

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Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals Preview and Predictions 08-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 29th August 2018 by Gracenote
The Kansas City Royals' normally punchless offense has picked it up in the last four contests and looks to continue that trend when the Detroit Tigers visit for the finale of their two-game set on Wednesday afternoon. The Royals, who have scored a major league-low 489 runs in 2018, took two of three from American League Central-leading Cleveland this past weekend and used a 10-hit attack to defeat the Tigers 6-2 in Tuesday's series opener.

Kansas City's Adalberto Mondesi has registered four hits in his last two games, including a homer on Tuesday, and Whit Merrifield added a pair of singles in the victory to improve his lifetime batting average against Detroit to .333. Danny Duffy is 0-2 with an 11.32 ERA against the Tigers this year as he gets the call Wednesday opposite Michael Fulmer, who gave up two runs over seven innings in a no-decision versus the Royals on April 20. Detroit has dropped four straight contests and is just one game ahead of the fourth-place Chicago White Sox in the AL Central. JaCoby Jones homered on Tuesday in his first game since Aug. 12 due to a stint on the disabled list and Jim Adduci has registered multiple hits in three of his last five contests.

TV: 2:15 p.m. ET, FS Detroit, FS Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers RH Michael Fulmer (3-9, 4.32 ERA) vs. Royals LH Danny Duffy (7-11, 4.85)

Fulmer was limited to 77 pitches in his first start after returning from the DL on Friday and held the White Sox to two hits over 4 2/3 scoreless frames. The 25-year-old native of Oklahoma City, who was sidelined with an oblique strain since July 14, struck out four and walked one in that outing. Merrifield is 7-for-16 with a homer versus Fulmer, who is 2-4 with a 3.23 ERA in eight career appearances against the Royals.

Duffy gave up two runs on six hits and two walks with seven strikeouts in five innings of a no-decision at Tampa Bay on Thursday following a brief stint on the DL. The 29-year-old Californian has permitted six or more runs in three of his last five outings, including an 8-4 loss to Detroit on July 25. Victor Martinez is 18-for-45 with three homers against Duffy, who is 7-10 with a 4.63 ERA versus the Tigers.

WALK-OFFS

1. Detroit RF Nicholas Castellano leads the major leagues in batting average (at least 50 at-bats) against left-handed pitchers at .408.

2. Kansas City 1B-3B Hunter Dozier has registered a pair of homers and six RBIs in his last six contests.

3. Tigers OF Mikie Mahtook is 7-for-16 with a pair of homers during his five-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Tigers 6, Royals 5

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New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs Preview and Predictions 08-29-2018 in MLB

The Chicago Cubs could wrap up a three-game sweep of the visiting New York Mets on Wednesday - but they could also end up losing the series. The teams will finish Tuesday's suspended game, which was tied at 1 in the top of the 10th when heavy rain began to fall at Wrigley Field, starting at 1 p.m. before playing the series finale.

The Cubs have won six straight and lead the National League Central by four games over St. Louis. They've also won 13 of their last 14 home games against the Mets. After scoring 44 runs during their six-game winning streak, the Cubs were without an extra-base hit when play was suspended Tuesday, and their only run came on David Bote's sacrifice fly in the seventh inning. New York is trying to avoid its first series loss since dropping three of four to Atlanta from Aug. 2-5.

TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, MLB Network, SNY (New York), NBCS Chicago

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets LH Jason Vargas (4-8, 6.96 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Alec Mills (0-0, 1.17)

Vargas has lowered his season ERA nearly two runs with three straight strong outings. The 35-year-old has allowed four runs over 17 1/3 innings across his last three starts and won the last two after holding Washington to three hits over six scoreless frames Friday. Vargas is 2-0 with a 4.35 ERA in five starts against the Cubs.

Mills earned another turn in the rotation with an outstanding effort in his first big-league start Friday against Cincinnati. The 26-year-old struck out eight and held the Reds to one run and three hits over 5 2/3 innings. Mills has 10 strikeouts and one walk over 7 2/3 innings in the majors this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Cubs' streak of 12 consecutive games with a home run is in danger, as they have yet to go deep in the suspended game.

2. Chicago INF Javier Baez was 1-for-4 in the suspended game, extending his hitting streak to nine games.

3. Mets SS Amed Rosario had three hits before the contest was suspended, marking his third multi-hit game in his past four contests.

PREDICTION: Cubs 5, Mets 4

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Seattle Mariners vs. San Diego Padres Preview and Predictions 08-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 29th August 2018 by Gracenote
Things were looking up for the Seattle Mariners when they swept a four-game series against American League West-leading Houston earlier this month, but they have since lost eight of 13 contests. Seattle looks to maintain its fading hopes for a playoff position when it visits the San Diego Padres on Wednesday afternoon for the finale of their two-game interleague series.

The Mariners made a late attempt in the series opener but dropped a 2-1 decision to fall seven games behind the Astros and 5 1/2 in back of division-rival Oakland for the second AL wild-card spot. Nelson Cruz helped Seattle avoid being shut out by belting his team-leading 32nd home run in the ninth inning, but the club went on to fall to 2-2 on its nine-game road trip. Travis Jankowski belted a solo homer and Hunter Renfroe added an RBI single for the Padres, who halted their five-game side with just their third win in 14 contests. Renfroe has gone 8-for-21 with two homers and four RBIs during his five-game hitting streak while Wil Myers has posted back-to-back two-hit performances after notching two of San Diego's five hits on Tuesday.

TV: 3:40 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), FS San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Erasmo Ramirez (1-2, 4.56 ERA) vs. Padres LH Joey Lucchesi (6-7, 3.74)

Ramirez is coming off his first win in five outings this season, a victory at Arizona on Friday in which he allowed three runs - one earned - and six hits over six innings. The 28-year-old Nicaraguan, who is on his second tour of duty with Seattle after spending the first three seasons of his career with the club, has made four of his five starts on the road. Ramirez is 0-1 with a 3.75 ERA in two starts and one relief appearance against San Diego.

Lucchesi settled for a no-decision at Colorado on Thursday after giving up just two runs and five hits in six innings. The 25-year-old Californian rookie has allowed fewer than three earned runs in three of his last four turns but has recorded just one victory in that span. Lucchesi, who has yet to face Seattle, has gone 0-1 while yielding four runs over 5 2/3 frames in two interleague starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Padres 2B Luis Urias, one of the top prospects in baseball, went 0-for-3 with a walk on Tuesday in his major-league debut.

2. Seattle purchased the contract of Shawn Armstrong from Triple-A Tacoma and optioned fellow RHP Nick Rumbelow to Double-A Arkansas.

3. In addition to purchasing the contract of Urias from Triple-A El Paso, San Diego activated RHP Colten Brewer (oblique) from the 10-day disabled list while placing LHP Clayton Richard (knee), who requires season-ending surgery, on the 10-day DL and optioning 2B Carlos Asuaje to the Chihuahuas.

PREDICTION: Mariners 7, Padres 3

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Florida Marlins vs. Boston Red Sox Preview and Predictions 08-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th August 2018 by Gracenote
David Price will try to extend his phenomenal run for the Boston Red Sox when he gets the start Wednesday in the finale of a two-game series with the visiting Miami Marlins. Price won his last five decisions and the Red Sox have claimed a victory in each of his last eight starts, the latest of which saw him spin eight scoreless innings against the Cleveland Indians.

Price's club opened the interleague set with a wild walk-off win that saw the teams combine for 10 runs over the final two innings, with a throwing error in the ninth giving Boston the 8-7 victory and snapping its three-game slide. J.D. Martinez had two hits to raise his league-leading average to .338 and scored the game-winning run after singling with one out in the ninth. The Red Sox remained the only team in the majors without a four-game losing streak and they maintained a 6 1/2-game lead on the New York Yankees in the American League East. They've also won six straight at home against the Marlins, who send rookie right-hander Trevor Richards to the mound on Wednesday.

TV: 6:35 p.m. ET, FS Florida (Miami), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Trevor Richards (3-7, 4.23 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH David Price (14-6, 3.50)

Richards is winless in his last six starts and has yet to post a quality start in four attempts this month. He received a no-decision after allowing two runs while striking out nine in 5 1/3 solid innings at Yankee Stadium last Wednesday. The 25-year-old opened his career with a loss to the Red Sox on April 2, allowing five runs in 4 1/3 innings.

Price has a 1.50 ERA during a seven-start span while recording 48 strikeouts against seven walks. He limited the Indians to three hits while fanning seven in his most recent outing to improve to 7-2 with a 2.87 ERA at home. Starlin Castro is 8-for-20 against Price, who is 15-12 with a 3.32 ERA in his interleague career.

WALK-OFFS

1. Red Sox CF Jackie Bradley Jr. has multiple hits in eight of his last 15 games while raising his average from .206 to .227.

2. Marlins LF Derek Dietrich was 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Tuesday to end his eight-game hitting streak.

3. Boston SS Xander Bogaerts is batting .329 with 20 RBIs in 22 games in August.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 7, Marlins 2

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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles Preview and Predictions 08-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th August 2018 by Gracenote
Blue Jays vs. Orioles Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/28/2018

The Baltimore Orioles are taking out some frustration on the visiting Toronto Blue Jays and have a shot at their first three-game sweep of the season when the teams meet Wednesday. The Blue Jays won 10 straight meetings between the American League East rivals before falling 7-0 in the series opener and then 12-5 in the second game Tuesday night.

Trey Mancini is one of several Baltimore hitters doing damage, as he is 4-for-8 with a home run, two doubles, one triple and six RBIs in the series. Jonathan Villar is 5-for-7 with four runs scored during the set and the speedster has a stolen base in three consecutive contests for the Orioles, whose only prior series sweep was a two-game set at the New York Mets in June. Alex Cobb has turned around a dismal start to the season while lowering his ERA over two runs in just over two months for Baltimore. He'll get the start Wednesday opposite rookie Ryan Borucki as Toronto looks to snap a three-game slide.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, Sportsnet, TVA Sports (Toronto), MASN (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays LH Ryan Borucki (3-3, 4.12 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Alex Cobb (4-15, 5.00)

Borucki rebounded well from a disastrous outing two turns ago at Yankee Stadium to stifle the Philadelphia Phillies his last time out. He allowed two runs in 6 1/3 innings in the victory, his third in five starts in August. The 24-year-old, who is facing Baltimore for the first time, is 1-2 with a 5.86 ERA on the road.

Cobb allowed two runs or fewer in all five of his August starts while limiting opponents to 26 hits in 35 innings. He had a no-decision after yielding two runs and three hits in six frames versus the New York Yankees on Friday. The 30-year-old was rocked for 13 runs (10 earned) in 8 2/3 frames over two previous meetings with the Blue Jays this year and has a 4.34 ERA in 10 career matchups.

WALK-OFFS

1. Villar is 21-for-23 in stolen base attempts, including 7-for-7 in 25 games since being traded to Baltimore.

2. Blue Jays OF Randal Grichuk is batting .380 with five homers in 14 career games against the Orioles.

3. Toronto 1B Justin Smoak launched his 20th homer Tuesday to reach that mark for the third time in his career.

PREDICTION: Orioles 6, Blue Jays 4