Tuesday 9-18-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-18-2018, 07:45 AM

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

Race 6 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $12200 Class Rating: 76

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES SINCE AUGUST 18 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.

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The Walker Group Picks

# 5 ANALYZE YOUR LUCK 9/5

# 4 IT'S DEBATABLE 2/1

# 1 FROSTY THE DRAGON 7/2

I like ANALYZE YOUR LUCK here. His 72 average has this colt with among the most competitive Equibase speed figs in this competition. Going in a dirt sprint race gives this colt a very strong shot. Is a solid contender - given the 66 speed rating from his most recent race. IT'S DEBATABLE - Overall the Speed Figures of this animal look strong in this contest. Has to be given a shot in this event if only for the solid Equibase Speed Figure posted in the last affair. FROSTY THE DRAGON - Ought to compete well in the early pace battle which bodes well with this group. Must be given a shot - I like the figures from the last race.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-18-2018, 07:45 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Indiana Downs
Indiana Downs - Race 8

Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / 50 Cent Trifecta / Superfecta 10 Cent Superfecta / 10 Cent Grand High 5 (Pentafecta)

Maiden Claiming $5,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3-5 • CR: 52 • Purse: $10,000 • Post: 5:21P
FOR REGISTERED INDIANA BREDS MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE, FOUR, AND FIVE YEARS OLD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * STAR OF HONEY: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top th ree in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. BOILER BABE: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. INSTANT CONQUEST: Horse has run a Goo d Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
4
STAR OF HONEY
5/2

7/2
9
BOILER BABE
4/1

7/1
8
INSTANT CONQUEST
4/1

8/1
2
ELITE JOHNIE KASH
8/1

10/1

P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
13
LIONEL'S LIL DREAM
13

20/1
Front-runner
43

41

51.2

14.6

0.0
4
STAR OF HONEY
4

5/2
Alternator/Front-runner
60

56

50.4

38.7

34.7
12
LIONINMYARMS
12

12/1
Alternator/Front-runner
56

30

41.4

28.8

12.8
2
ELITE JOHNIE KASH
2

8/1
Alternator/Trailer
58

49

40.4

37.4

30.9
8
INSTANT CONQUEST
8

4/1
Alternator/Trailer
52

48

32.4

46.6

38.6
9
BOILER BABE
9

4/1
Alternator/Trailer
52

47

26.4

42.6

39.1
14
CATLIKE
14

12/1
Alternator/Trailer
0

0

22.8

30.3

11.3
1
COINS OF GOLD
1

6/1
Alternator/Trailer
0

0

4.8

35.1

25.6
7
LOVETHENUGGET
7

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

33.9

20.0

3.0
3
SALTED REVENGE
3

8/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

33.1

27.1

13.6
5
SNAPASELFIE
5

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
51

27

27.0

16.2

2.7
6
SUSIE'S DIAMOND
6

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

13.3

13.3

0.0
10
TOUGHLITTLE LASSIE
10

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0
11
WALK IN FAITH
11

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-18-2018, 07:46 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Louisiana Downs
Louisiana Downs - Race 6

Daily Double / Exacta / .50 Trifecta / .10 Superfecta

Optional Claiming $17,500 • 7 1/2 Furlongs • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 98 • Purse: $22,500 • Post: 5:37P
(RAIL AT 10 FEET). FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, OR STATE BRED ALLOWANCE OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $17,500. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 18 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $17,500 (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $15,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES). (IF DEEMED INADVISABLE BY MANAGEMENT TO RUN THIS RACE OVER THE TURF COURSE, IT WILL BE RUN ON THE MAIN TRACK AT ONE MILE AND SEVENTY YARDS)
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Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. PILOT HOUSE is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * PILOT HOUSE: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" des ignation or an "L" designation. DEVILISHLY CLEVER: 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. CHOCOLATEICEC REAM: 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 last 30 days.
2
PILOT HOUSE
4/1

3/1
4
DEVILISHLY CLEVER
12/1

8/1
11
CHOCOLATEICECREAM
3/1

10/1

P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
2
PILOT HOUSE
2

4/1
Front-runner
99

94

127.6

92.2

84.2
4
DEVILISHLY CLEVER
4

12/1
Front-runner
97

89

124.0

83.6

68.6
6
JUDGE N RULER
6

20/1
Alternator/Front-runner
89

97

69.8

84.2

69.2
11
CHOCOLATEICECREAM
11

3/1
Stalker
96

95

87.2

90.1

86.1
7
IRISH PROSPECTOR
7

12/1
Stalker
86

86

86.3

82.5

66.5
1
IN THE NAVY
1

8/5
Stalker
103

101

72.0

79.6

74.1
8
DON'T SPLIT TENS
8

7/2
Stalker
99

87

0.0

86.3

78.3
9
FLAWLESS FORECAST
9

15/1
Alternator/Stalker
98

90

81.5

92.0

82.5
10
IMPRESSIVE STUDENT
10

10/1
Trailer
97

89

82.5

73.0

60.0
3
B BRAZIN
3

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
92

85

74.8

81.7

68.2
5
BUDRO TALKING
5

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
70

69

32.2

55.7

35.2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-18-2018, 07:46 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Presque Isle Downs - Race #2 - Post: 5:50pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $9,500 Class Rating: 55

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 KATHRYN M (ML=8/1)

KATHRYN M - The return on investment when Vickers and Kleine get together is terrific.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 TREASURE THE STORM (ML=9/5), #5 DAISES OF MAY (ML=5/2), #1 FLASHY MARY (ML=7/2),

TREASURE THE STORM - The Brain cautions me to stay away from thoroughbreds in sprint contests that haven't hit the board in sprint contests lately. Hard to bet on any mount to turn things around if there is no wager value to taking the chance. Registered a run-of-the-mill speed figure in the last race in a $25,000 Maiden Claiming race on September 11th. Doubtful to see an improved performance off of that rating. DAISES OF MAY - 5/2 is not enough of a price to take on this one. FLASHY MARY - Improbable for this participant to do much running with no success lately in a short distance race. Hard to take this vulnerable equine at this price after the result (sixth) in the last event.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#4 KATHRYN M to win at post-time odds of 1/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
None

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-18-2018, 07:47 AM

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

Race 6 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $28000 Class Rating: 89

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 18 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $25,000.

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The Walker Group Picks

# 2 CIRCUIT JUDGE 9/2

# 7 TEMPESTUOUS ANGEL 15/1

# 6 SHANE'S JEWEL 7/5

I think CIRCUIT JUDGE is a quite good choice. Will likely be one of the leaders of the bunch going into the midpoint of the contest. Might best this field here, showing quite good figures of late. Looks to have a very good class edge based on the latest company kept. SHANE'S JEWEL - Has to be considered as he drops to compete against this easier field. Looks decent for the conditions of this race today, showing solid figures in dirt sprint races lately.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-18-2018, 07:47 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Thistledown - Race #6 - Post: 4:10pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,300 Class Rating: 67

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#2 MAKING HISTORY (ML=6/1)
#4 FAB AUTUMN GIRL (ML=9/2)

MAKING HISTORY - Have to give this mare a chance. Ran a solid effort in the last race within the last month or so. FAB AUTUMN GIRL - Nice return on investment for this rider and handler twosome.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 COQUETONA (ML=3/1), #3 RAPID DISTINCTION (ML=7/2), #6 LAINEY LUCK (ML=6/1),

COQUETONA - Just don't figure that she is worth the risk at the likely odds. RAPID DISTINCTION - Difficult to put your cash on the win end of any racer that finishes second and third as frequently as this participant does. LAINEY LUCK - 57/49/45, are the dropping Equibase speed figs for this less than sharp equine. Difficult to put any dough on this mare on the front end. Likes to end up on the board though.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #2 MAKING HISTORY on the nose if you can get odds of 9/5 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,4]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-18-2018, 01:09 PM

Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees Preview and Predictions 09-18-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 17th September 2018 by Gracenote
The New York Yankees are no longer concerned with chasing down the Boston Red Sox in the American League East, they're just trying to find a rhythm again. The Yankees will try to avoid letting the Red Sox clinch the division in their stadium for at least one more day when they host the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday.

New York is 11 1/2 games behind Boston in the East and sits just 1 1/2 games ahead of the Oakland Athletics for the top wild card spot along with home-field advantage in the wild card game after dropping four of its last five contests. "We've got to play better, clearly," Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters after watching his team squander a late lead in a 3-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. "We're not playing our best right now. But the history of this game is littered with stories of teams that went into the playoffs in different scenarios - limping, playing great. The bottom line is, you've got to be playing right when it counts." The Red Sox, who enter the series with a magic number of two, can clinch the division with one win over the next three games and are just concerned with going into the postseason healthy after watching MVP candidate Mookie Betts leave Sunday's win over the New York Mets with a left side injury, though he is expected to play in this series. Boston will send right-hander Nathan Eovaldi to the mound looking for the clincher while New York counters with lefty J.A. Happ.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, Facebook Watch, NESN (Boston), WPIX (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox RH Nathan Eovaldi (5-7, 4.22 ERA) vs. Yankees LH J.A. Happ (16-6, 3.75)

Eovaldi is unlikely to be part of the postseason rotation and failed to go more than four innings in any of his last four appearances. The 28-year-old Texan is winless in his last seven outings and is struggling with his control of late while issuing a total of six walks over seven innings across his last two appearances. Eovaldi's best start since joining Boston prior to the trade deadline came against the Yankees on Aug. 4, when he scattered three hits across eight scoreless innings and earned the win.

Happ has yet to suffer a loss since joining the team and owns a 6-0 record with a 2.70 ERA in eight starts with the Yankees, including a gem at Minnesota in his last outing on Sept. 10. The Northwestern product scattered six hits across six scoreless innings against the Twins - the sixth time he surrendered two or fewer earned runs as a member of New York. Happ matched a season high with 10 strikeouts in seven innings against the Red Sox as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays on Apr. 24.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yankees top prospect LHP Justus Sheffield is expected to join the team Tuesday and be available out of the bullpen.

2. Red Sox UTIL Brock Holt recorded seven RBIs among his last 10 at-bats.

3. Boston INF Eduardo Nunez (knee) sat out the weekend but could return to the lineup on Tuesday.

PREDICTION: Yankees 7, Red Sox 3

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-18-2018, 01:09 PM

Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Preview and Predictions 09-18-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 18th September 2018 by Gracenote
The Pittsburgh Pirates are no strangers to comeback victories or success in interleague action, but neither one figures to keep them from missing the postseason for a third straight year. The Pirates set their sights on a fourth straight victory and hope to improve to 14-5 against the American League in 2018 on Tuesday when they continue a three-game series at home versus the Kansas City Royals.

Rookie Jacob Stallings delivered a two-out, go-ahead single in the bottom of the ninth inning Monday as Pittsburgh staged its 28th comeback win in Monday's 7-6 victory. Five players had multiple hits in a 17-hit attack for the Pirates, who have won six in a row at home but trail St. Louis by seven games for the final National League wild-card slot with 13 contests remaining. Ryan O'Hearn homered for the 11th time in 36 games since making his big-league debut on July 31 and drove in a pair of runs, but it wasn't enough as Kansas City's bullpen coughed up a two-run advantage in the eighth. Despite consecutive losses, the Royals are 9-7 in September and still on track to post their first winning month of the season.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Kansas City, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals LH Eric Skoglund (1-5, 6.19 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Jameson Taillon (13-9, 3.37)

Skoglund held his own in his second appearance and first start back following a long stint on the disabled list, permitting two runs over five innings in Wednesday's no-decision against the Chicago White Sox. The Pirates' 16th-round pick in 2011 has posted a 2.57 ERA since his return after going 1-5 with a 6.70 ERA prior to missing more than three months with an ulnar collateral ligament sprain. Skoglund has allowed three runs across 2 1/3 innings in two interleague games (one start) as he faces Pittsburgh for the first time.

Taillon won his fourth straight start Tuesday in St. Louis, yielding two runs over seven innings to improve to 7-2 with a 2.49 ERA in 10 outings since the All-Star break. The former No. 1 overall pick, who has already set career highs in wins, starts (29), innings (171) and strikeouts (156), has not allowed more than three runs in 19 consecutive turns dating back to May 22. Taillon is 4-4 with a 3.39 ERA in 11 career interleague outings entering his first start against Kansas City.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates OF Starling Marte went 2-for-5 in the opener, lifting his batting average in interleague play this season to .362.

2. Kansas City has dropped 15 of its last 18 on the road.

3. Pittsburgh 2B Adam Frazier fouled a ball off his knee Monday and was lifted from the game after hitting a two-run double in the fourth inning.

PREDICTION: Pirates 5, Royals 2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-18-2018, 01:09 PM

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles Preview and Predictions 09-18-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 18th September 2018 by Gracenote
The road has not been kind to the Toronto Blue Jays for the bulk of the season, but their current nine-game trek against American League East rivals is ending about as well as it could be considering how poorly it started. The Blue Jays eye a fourth consecutive victory Tuesday when they continue a three-game set against the Baltimore Orioles.

Toronto began its road trip getting outscored 23-5 while losing four straight against Boston and the New York Yankees, but the Blue Jays ended a 1-11 stretch away from home with an 8-7 win at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. They pulled out another one-run victory the next day in New York and improved to 31-45 on the road following Monday's 5-0 triumph in the series opener, beating Baltimore for the 13th time in 17 tries this season. By virtue of their most recent setback, the Orioles (43-107) matched the 1988 club for the most losses since the franchise moved from St. Louis in 1954. Baltimore is in no danger of tying the 1962 New York Mets for the most single-season defeats in major-league history (120) with only 12 games remaining, but it is four losses away from tying the 1939 franchise record - accomplished in 156 games.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, Sportsnet One (Toronto), MASN 2 (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH Aaron Sanchez (4-6, 4.90 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Dylan Bundy (8-14, 5.48)

Sanchez took a hard-luck loss Wednesday at Boston in his best start in four trips to the mound since returning from the disabled list, allowing one run on three hits and three walks in seven frames. Prior to his last performance, the 26-year-old went 1-0 despite an 8.79 ERA in three turns since missing more than two months with discomfort in his right middle finger. Chris Davis (8-for-23, four home runs) has drawn 11 walks versus Sanchez, who is 1-0 with a 1.88 ERA in two 2018 starts against Baltimore.

Bundy enjoyed one of his finest outings of the season Thursday against Oakland and won for the first time since July 29, yielding two runs on six hits while striking out eight over six innings. The Oklahoma native leads the majors in home runs allowed (38) and has surrendered at least one in 12 straight starts. Kendrys Morales (5-for-16) and Justin Smoak (5-for-14) have each homered against Bundy, who is 0-2 with a 7.88 ERA in three starts versus the Blue Jays this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Blue Jays OF Kevin Pillar is batting .408 with four doubles, four homers and 11 RBIs in 12 contests against the Orioles this season.

2. Baltimore 2B Jonathan Villar has 14 steals in 42 games since arriving from Milwaukee at the trade deadline, matching his total in 87 games with the Brewers.

3. Toronto's 13 wins against the Orioles this season are more than double the number of victories it has against any opponent.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 6, Orioles 3

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-18-2018, 01:09 PM

New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies Preview and Predictions 09-18-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 18th September 2018 by Gracenote
Philadelphia Phillies ace Aaron Nola has encountered a bit of turbulence of late in his bid for the National League Cy Young Award, but don't tell that to the New York Mets. Nola has handcuffed the Mets in 2018, posting a 4-0 mark with a 1.97 ERA in five meetings heading into the second contest of a three-game series on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park.

The fading Phillies (76-73) were dealt another blow toward their rapidly diminishing postseason aspirations on Monday, as they fell for the 11th time in 15 contests with a 9-4 setback to reside 6 1/2 games behind first-place Atlanta in the National League East and six out of the second wild-card spot. J.P. Crawford had a bases-clearing triple in the series opener to improve to 5-for-10 with a homer, four RBIs and three runs scored in his last three games. Although New York (70-80) has been out of contention for months, it has found its stride this month with an 11-5 mark. Michael Conforto belted a three-run homer to highlight his three-hit, career-high six-RBI performance to give him 21 hits and 22 RBIs in September heading into an encounter with Nola, against whom he is just 3-for-18 with six strikeouts in his career.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, SNY New York, NBCS Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets LH Steven Matz (5-11, 4.18 ERA) at Phillies RH Aaron Nola (16-5, 2.42)

Matz saw his winless stretch extend to seven outings after receiving a no-decision in his third straight trip to the mound on Thursday against Miami. The 27-year-old may not be getting the desired results, but he has pitched well recently, yielding nine runs on 16 hits in his last five starts (30 1/3 innings). Matz owns an 0-1 mark in three starts this season versus Philadelphia, permitting nine runs (seven earned) on 13 hits - including four homers - in 12 innings.

Nola has surrendered seven of his 15 homers this season in his last three starts, falling to 1-2 in that stretch after allowing four runs in five innings of Wednesday's 5-1 setback versus Washington. The 25-year-old All-Star's performance dropped him to 9-2 with a 2.46 ERA in 15 home starts this season. Brandon Nimmo and Jose Reyes are both 1-for-10 against Nola, who sports a 6-1 career mark with a 3.38 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in eight career encounters versus the Mets.

WALK-OFFS

1. Philadelphia 1B Carlos Santana walked twice in the series opener to raise his total to 13 this season versus New York.

2. Mets 2B Jeff McNeil had a run-scoring single to highlight a three-hit performance in the opener to improve to 17-for-37 with six RBIs and nine runs scored against the Phillies this season.

3. Philadelphia 2B Asdrubal Cabrera is just 5-for-27 against his former team this season.

PREDICTION: Phillies 2, Mets 1

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-18-2018, 01:09 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers Preview and Predictions 09-18-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 17th September 2018 by Gracenote
The Minnesota Twins can clinch a series win on the road for the first time in nearly two months when they continue a three-game set at the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Eddie Rosario homered before leaving with a quadriceps injury as the Twins claimed the opener 6-1, their second straight road victory following an eight-game slide away from home.

Jorge Polanco also went deep while Kohl Stewart allowed only one unearned run over six innings of relief for Minnesota. Jake Odorizzi flirted with a no-hitter his last time out and seeks an encore performance when he starts Tuesday for the Twins, who have won four of their last five against the Tigers. Nicholas Castellanos recorded three of Detroit's five hits on Monday as his team fell for the fifth straight time at home. Daniel Norris will try to end that slide while breaking into the win column himself as he starts for the hosts.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Jake Odorizzi (6-10, 4.41 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Daniel Norris (0-4, 6.14)

Odorizzi held the New York Yankees hitless for 7 1/3 innings Wednesday at home while snapping a four-start winless streak. The 28-year-old has lasted exactly five innings in both of his matchups with the Tigers this year, allowing six runs overall. Odorizzi is 1-0 with a 1.64 ERA in two career starts at Comerica Park.

Norris fell to 0-3 as a starter this year giving up five runs and eight hits - both season highs - over 4 2/3 innings against Houston on Wednesday. He has 35 strikeouts in 29 1/3 innings on the year and is holding opponents to a .250 average. The 25-year-old has a 4.29 ERA in four career starts versus Minnesota.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tigers DH Victor Martinez is 3-for-21 over his last seven games.

2. Polanco is 8-for-18 with a pair of homers during a four-game hitting streak.

3. Minnesota is 34-33 against American League Central opponents and 35-48 against all others.

PREDICTION: Twins 5, Tigers 4

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-18-2018, 01:10 PM

Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins Preview and Predictions 09-18-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 18th September 2018 by Gracenote
Miami Marlins second baseman Starlin Castro was sluggish at the plate heading into his team's abbreviated two-game set against the Washington Nationals, but that quickly changed in the series opener. After homering to highlight a three-RBI performance in an 8-5 win, Castro looks to provide an encore on Tuesday as the last-place Marlins vie for a sweep of their visiting National League East rivals.

Castro had a two-run double in the fifth inning before capping the scoring in the series opener for Miami (59-91), which has answered a five-game losing skid with back-to-back victories. The 28-year-old Dominican has feasted on the Nationals this season, going 21-for-56 with two homers, six RBIs and 11 runs scored - although he is just 2-for-12 with seven strikeouts against Tuesday's scheduled starter Stephen Strasburg. Anthony Rendon homered to highlight his three-hit performance for Washington (76-75), which fell for just the third time in 10 contests. Rendon has reached base in a team-best 26 consecutive outings, although rookie Juan Soto saw his 21-game streak halted in the series opener.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (8-7, 3.87 ERA) at Marlins RH Sandy Alcantara (2-0, 1.42)

Strasburg has reeled in four straight victories while posting a slim 0.67 ERA in his last four starts against the Marlins. The 30-year-old scattered three hits and struck out eight in five frames of a 5-2 win at Miami on May 27. Strasburg improved to 2-0 with a 2.55 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in his last four outings overall on Wednesday after allowing one run on five hits while striking out nine over seven innings of a 5-1 triumph at Philadelphia.

Alcantara will make his fourth consecutive start against an NL East foe this season on Tuesday after sandwiching encounters with the New York Mets around a scoreless stint versus Philadelphia. The 23-year-old Dominican permitted two runs on as many hits in a no-decision against the Mets on Thursday. Alcantara will be making his 12th career trip to the mound to face Washington for the first time.

WALK-OFFS

1. Washington OF Bryce Harper is 4-for-27 with 13 strikeouts in his last seven games.

2. Miami CF Lewis Brinson is 3-for-8 with two RBIs and two runs scored in his last two contests after going 1-for-17 in his previous five.

3. Nationals SS Trea Turner has scored four runs during his six-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Nationals 4, Marlins 2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-18-2018, 01:10 PM

Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians Preview and Predictions 09-18-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 17th September 2018 by Gracenote
The Cleveland Indians became the first team to clinch a division title over the weekend and will spend the remainder of the regular season making sure its players are healthy and fine-tuning the roster in advance of the postseason. The Chicago White Sox, who visit the Indians for the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday, have no playoff plans but are still trying to end the season strong.

The White Sox dedicated their season to developing young players and have to be pleased with some of the results after watching Daniel Palka take the team lead and set a club rookie record for a left-handed hitter with his 23rd and 24th home runs on Sunday. "It's not really something I thought about - leading or not leading," Palka told reporters after passing Jose Abreu (22) for the team lead on Sunday. "I kind of thought I knew what I could do, and I'm sitting right around there. ... Yeah, it was a good day." The Indians enjoyed plenty of good days of late and should be well rested after giving most of the regulars a day off on Sunday following Saturday's clinching celebration. Cleveland will get back to the business of tuning up for the playoffs when ace Corey Kluber takes the mound on Tuesday opposite Chicago lefty Carlos Rodon.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Chicago, STO (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox LH Carlos Rodon (6-5, 3.10 ERA) vs. Indians RH Corey Kluber (18-7, 2.91)

Rodon is struggling with his control of late and issued a total of 10 walks over 10 2/3 innings across his last two outings. The 25-year-old managed to limit the damage to two runs over six innings at Kansas City last Wednesday but settled for a no-decision in his third straight winless outing. Rodon's best start of the season came at home against Cleveland on Aug. 10, when he yielded four hits across eight scoreless innings and struck out five while issuing a pair of walks, but he was held out of the decision.

Kluber is coming off a rare dud after getting knocked around for four runs on five hits and a walk over 1 2/3 innings at Tampa Bay on Sept. 10. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner yielded a total of one run and four hits over 13 2/3 innings while beating the Rays and Kansas City in his two previous turns. Kluber is making his third start of 2018 against Chicago and did not allow a run in either of the first two, scattering a total of four hits over 13 innings while striking out 17.

WALK-OFFS

1. Indians 3B Josh Donaldson is 2-for-13 with four strikeouts in four games since coming off the disabled list.

2. White Sox OF Avisail Garcia (sore knee) sat out Sunday and is day-to-day.

3. Chicago 1B Jose Abreu is 0-for-20 with seven strikeouts over his last five games.

PREDICTION: Indians 3, White Sox 2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-18-2018, 01:10 PM

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves Preview and Predictions 09-18-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 18th September 2018 by Gracenote
Cardinals vs. Braves Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/18/2018

The first half of the season was miserable for Kolten Wong, but as the St. Louis Cardinals prepare for the middle contest of a three-game series Tuesday at the Atlanta Braves, their second baseman continues his second-half onslaught at the plate. Wong - who hit .213 in the first half - went 3-for-5 with a homer, a double and three RBIs in Monday's series-opening 11-6 victory to bolster his average to .317 with 15 RBIs in 32 games since the break.

Monday's victory was much needed for St. Louis (83-68), which has won two in a row after dropping the previous four games in its pursuit of a National League wild-card spot. The Braves (83-67) are closing in on the NL East division crown and benefited from Philadelphia's loss Monday to drop their magic number to seven, but continue to walk opposing hitters at an alarming rate. Atlanta has issued 26 free passes in losing its past three home games, giving up 24 runs in those defeats, but the Braves maintain a 6 1/2-game lead in the NL East with 12 games to go. Rookie outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. finished 3-for-5 in the opener to raise his average to .328 in 16 games in September.

TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, ESPN, FS Midwest (St. Louis), FS Southeast (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals LH Austin Gomber (5-1, 3.78 ERA) vs. Braves RH Anibal Sanchez (6-5, 3.01)

Gomber already was pitching well as a rookie in relief, and injuries to multiple starters gave him a chance to move into the rotation, where he has shined. The 24-year-old is 4-1 with a 3.91 ERA in nine turns, winning his first five decisions while giving up more than three runs only once in his first eight assignments. Gomber was hit hard Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, however, allowing seven runs in three innings; he has pitched one scoreless inning of relief against Atlanta this season.

Sanchez was signed in the final days of spring training as a free agent, but the veteran has pitched well enough to earn consideration for a postseason start should Atlanta win the East. The 34-year-old struggled with his control Wednesday at San Francisco, walking five hitters in six innings but gave up only one run with four strikeouts as the Braves improved to 12-9 in his 21 starts. Sanchez has held opponents to three earned runs or fewer 12 times in his past 14 starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Atlanta 3B Johan Camargo returned to the lineup after missing four games with a groin injury, finishing 1-for-5 with a run scored.

2. St. Louis 1B Matt Carpenter scored two runs and walked twice Monday but did not record a hit, leaving him eight hits shy of reaching 1,000 hits in his career.

3. Braves 2B Ozzie Albies scored two runs Monday, giving him 101 for the season.

PREDICTION: Braves 3, Cardinals 2

Tuesday 9-18-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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