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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park
RACE #8 - BELMONT PARK - 5:13 PM EASTERN POST
The Joseph A. Gimma Stakes
7.0 FURLONGS DIRT TWO YEAR OLD FILLIES STAKES $150,000.00 PURSE

#4 ELEGANT ZIP
#5 PARTY LIKE GRANDMA
#2 MAIDEN BEAUTY
#6 MA MEATLOAF

This race is named for one Joseph A. Gimma, an investment banker, Republican Party official and former chairman of the New York State Racing Commission. Here in the 24th renewal of "The Gimma, #4 ELEGANT ZIP has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in both of his two career starts to date, including a "POWER RUN WIN" to break his maiden in his last outing. Jockey Manuel Franco was in his irons for both of those "board hits," and is back this afternoon for his third ride, gunning for back-to-back "Circle Trips." #5 PARTY LIKE GRANDMA drops in class (-2), is the overall speed and pace profile leader, and is undefeated in a two race career to date, winning both in "POWER RUN FASHION."

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Belmont Park

09/19/18, BEL, Race 6, 4.14 ET
6F [Inner Turf] 1.06.04 ALLOWANCE. Purse $77,000.
INNER TURF (UP TO $13,398 NYSBFOA) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $10,000 OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER OR STATE BRED ALLOWANCE OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES
Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (6-8) - Pick 4 (.50) Races (6-9), Double
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 27.06, $1 ROI 0.95, For Race Category Non-Maiden Turf
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 1 Morning Breez 12-1 Franco M Martin Carlos F. SFEL
099.6011 2 Pagliacci 2-1 Ortiz J L Mott William I.
098.8657 6 Killybegs Captain 3-1 Rider TBA Terranova II John P. W
096.4283 3 Bourbon Currency 4-1 Maragh R Kimmel John C.
096.4245 5 Thunder's Honor 9/2 Ortiz. Jr. I Weaver George J
096.2864 8 Corot 6-1 Castellano J Morley Thomas
095.4301 4 New York Song 5/2 Lezcano J Violette. Jr. Richard TC
092.5611 7 Wicked Macho 15-1 Davis D Sciacca Gary
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse Win Percent 26.02, $1 ROI 0.82, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 6 Killybegs Captain 3-1 Rider TBA Terranova II John P. W
099.7323 2 Pagliacci 2-1 Ortiz J L Mott William I.
099.4562 5 Thunder's Honor 9/2 Ortiz. Jr. I Weaver George T
098.7696 1 Morning Breez 12-1 Franco M Martin Carlos F. SEL
097.2773 3 Bourbon Currency 4-1 Maragh R Kimmel John C.
097.0156 8 Corot 6-1 Castellano J Morley Thomas J
096.4869 4 New York Song 5/2 Lezcano J Violette. Jr. Richard FC
093.0304 7 Wicked Macho 15-1 Davis D Sciacca Gary

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Delaware Park
Delaware Park - Race 4

Daily Double (Races 4-5) / Exacta / Trifecta (50-cent min.) Superfecta (10-cent min.) / Pick 3 (Races 4-5-6, 50-cent min.).


Maiden Claiming $25,000 • 1 Mile • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 75 • Purse: $18,000 • Post: 2:45P
(PLUS UP TO 50% OTHER SOURCES) FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $25,000, IF FOR $20,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.
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 * BEACOS DISCO PANTS: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. BEAR TRAPPE: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating.
5
BEACOS DISCO PANTS
2/1

5/2
2
BEAR TRAPPE
4/1

7/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
4
JUNIOR JUMPER
4

8/1
Front-runner
0

0

55.9

55.9

47.4
5
BEACOS DISCO PANTS
5

2/1
Alternator/Front-runner
80

69

40.8

65.4

62.9
2
BEAR TRAPPE
1

4/1
Stalker
71

59

56.7

56.7

52.7
3
TRION WINGS
2

8/1
Alternator/Stalker
0

0

51.4

51.4

41.4
1A
CHARGING LION
7

6/1
Trailer
0

0

55.9

55.9

48.4
1
STORMIN HONGKONG
3

6/1
Trailer
0

0

48.3

48.3

38.3
7
ASTRO POP KID
8

3/1
Alternator/Trailer
74

56

55.0

45.5

36.5








Unknown Running Style: TOP HAT TRYST (10/1) [Jockey: Cintron Alex - Trainer: Potts Wayne].

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Louisiana Downs - Race #2 - Post: 3:43pm - Maiden Special - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $21,000 Class Rating: 63

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#1 HIDDEN DATA (ML=6/1)
#8 HAWAIIN WARRIOR (ML=3/1)


HIDDEN DATA - Saenz and Gelner partnered with one another are a handicapper's friend. HAWAIIN WARRIOR - Have to forget about that last turf race. This colt should do better hitting the dirt in this race.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 CALIMAMBO (ML=2/1), #5 MATHIEU (ML=4/1), #3 SIR ETNEY JOHN (ML=8/1),

CALIMAMBO - A bit of a lackluster try when this gelding finished fourth. Don't believe this questionable contender will do much running in today's race. That last rating was somewhat easily forgotten when compared with today's class figure. MATHIEU - Don't figure that this horse is worth 4/1 in this event. SIR ETNEY JOHN - The fifth place finish in the last event was not the greatest. Can't bet on this entrant in today's sprint of 6 furlongs. Hasn't even hit the board in a short distance affair recently.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #1 HIDDEN DATA to win. Have to have odds of at least 7/5 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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

Race 9 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $6300 Class Rating: 75

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE AUGUST 19 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 4 GENERAL MAX 3/1

# 5 INDY ARTIST 20/1

# 9 KODIAK MOON 12/1

GENERAL MAX figures to be the bet in here. Has competitive speed figs and has to be considered for a bet for this event. Looks respectable versus this group and should be one of the front-runners. In this field, this one is in the upper half of earnings per start in dirt route races. INDY ARTIST - Has been travelling solidly and has among the top speed in the race for today's distance. KODIAK MOON - Win percentage under similar conditions may be the key for this gelding. Should be given a shot - I like the figures from the last outing.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Penn National - Race #2 - Post: 6:27pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 78

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#2 WORLD VIEW (ML=5/2)
#10 GREED IS GOOD (ML=3/1)
#5 COUZINS GONE WILD (ML=5/1)


WORLD VIEW - Was beaten as the public choice in his last start. Ran well considering the rating registered was good enough to make him one of the contenders in today's affair. Speed is always important in horse racing, but the lone speed horse is always dangerous. Have to like the way Graci has raced this gelding back into shape off the layoff. Equine is well spotted in this sprint and I think he'll run well today. A thoroughbred coming back this quickly after a good outing is a good omen. GREED IS GOOD - Was in a $5,000 Claiming race at Parx Racing in the last race. That race had a class rating of 85 and he is moving down right here. A certain win candidate. Gelding is a few starts into a comeback here. Should give a big race today. COUZINS GONE WILD - Like the way this gelding's finish positions keep getting better. That's a sure sign of improving form. Aboard this racer on Sep 1st and Inirio is right back in the irons in today's contest. This animal has increased his speed ratings from a fig of 48 to 67 to 70 right in a row.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 HADEEA (ML=2/1),

HADEEA - In any event of 6 furlongs, I like to support a contender that has been looking good in sprint contests recently. This mount hasn't been on the track since July 13th. Not even any morning drills.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - COUZINS GONE WILD - I like making a wager on big class droppers like this one. Much easier field this time around.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #2 WORLD VIEW to win if you can get odds of 3/1 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Skip

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [2,5,10] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Thistledown
Thistledown - Race 4

$1 Exacta / $1 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta / $1 Pick 3 (Races 4-5-6) $.50 Pick 5 (Races 4-5-6-7-8)


Allowance • 1 Mile • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 83 • Purse: $34,200 • Post: 3:10P
FOR REGISTERED OHIO FOALS THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE AUGUST 19 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. (CLAIMING RACES FOR $12,500 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN WEIGHT ALLOWANCES).
Contenders

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Race Type: Lone Front-runner. FUSAICHI'S WIND is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * FUSAICHI'S WIND: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. DAGGERS DUEL: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. WEST LEONARD: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure a t the distance/surface. MOBIL AT LAST: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
6
FUSAICHI'S WIND
5/2

3/1
2
DAGGERS DUEL
6/1

7/1
7
WEST LEONARD
3/1

8/1
4
MOBIL AT LAST
8/1

9/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
6
FUSAICHI'S WIND
6

5/2
Front-runner
83

81

87.3

73.8

68.3
2
DAGGERS DUEL
2

6/1
Alternator/Stalker
82

81

74.2

67.2

63.2
7
WEST LEONARD
7

3/1
Alternator/Stalker
82

77

62.5

68.2

60.2
4
MOBIL AT LAST
4

8/1
Trailer
84

70

68.8

76.4

70.4
3
WEAVERS ICE COLD
3

6/1
Trailer
74

72

52.2

64.8

55.3
1
TWILIGHT KING
1

7/2
Alternator/Non-contender
72

69

72.1

46.6

36.1
5
TRUE APPEAL
5

10/1
Alternator/Non-contender
88

82

43.4

43.4

31.9

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

Race 2 - Claiming - 7.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $24100 Class Rating: 78

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE IN 2018 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000, IF FOR $19,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 4 TOMATO BISQUE 8/5

# 3 DILLY DALLY DARBY 2/1

# 5 GYPSY JAZZ 20/1

TOMATO BISQUE has a respectable shot to take this race. Is a solid choice - given the 77 speed rating from her most recent race. Is a strong contender based on figures earned lately under today's conditions. Strong jockey with handler figs make this horse a very solid wagering choice. DILLY DALLY DARBY - Is hard not to examine based on Equibase Speed Figs which have been solid - 78 avg - of late. Earned a strong Equibase Speed Figure in the most recent race. Can run another good one in this affair.

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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves Preview and Predictions 09-19-2018 in MLB

The Atlanta Braves wrap up a three-game home series Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals searching for answers to their anemic showing at home this season, one that continues to keep the Philadelphia Phillies alive in the National League East race. The Braves lost their fourth consecutive home game Tuesday, an 8-1 defeat that dropped Atlanta's record at SunTrust Park to 38-38 and shrunk its lead in the division to 5 � games.

The Braves' pitching staff has fallen apart during the losing streak, issuing 29 walks while allowing 32 runs and posting an ERA of 7.75. After a quality start by Anibal Sanchez on Tuesday, four Atlanta relievers combined to give up four runs on four hits with three walks in the eighth inning. St. Louis, which started the day one-half game ahead of Colorado for the final NL wild-card spot, benefited from shortstop Paul DeJong homering for the second consecutive game - giving him four career homers in five games at Atlanta. Second baseman Kolten Wong has hit safely in seven of 10 games since coming off the disabled list, and is batting 5-for-7 with a homer and three RBIs through the first two games of the series.

TV: 12:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FS Midwest (St. Louis), FS Southeast (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Jack Flaherty (8-7, 2.86 ERA) vs. Braves RH Touki Toussaint (1-1, 4.67)

Flaherty comes into his 26th start holding opposing hitters to a .193 batting average on the season and has posted a 2.42 ERA in the second half, as the rookie quietly establishes himself as a future cornerstone of the St. Louis rotation. The 22-year-old lost his last start Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers despite allowing only one run on four hits with eight strikeouts in six innings, his first loss in his past eight starts. Flaherty averages 10.9 strikeouts per nine innings and owns a 1.063 WHIP, striking out 168 in 138 1/3 innings.

Toussaint makes his fifth appearance and fourth start of his MLB career, and control is a key factor for the 22-year old who has walked nine in his past 6 2/3 innings. He gave up three runs with four walks in one inning of relief Saturday against Washington, six days after walking five in 5 2/3 innings at Arizona. Toussaint, one of the Braves' multiple high-end prospects, won his major-league debut against Miami on Aug. 13 with two hits allowed across six innings, then no-hit Boston for four innings on Sept. 3 before giving up three runs on four hits.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Cardinals are 37-22 since manager Mike Shildt assumed command, and their 36 victories since the All-Star break leads the NL.

2. Atlanta has lost its past eight home games to the Cardinals, and overall is 4-14 at home since Aug. 16.

3. St. Louis has homered in 110 of its 152 games this season, going 75-35 (.682) in those contests.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 5, Braves 2

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Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers Preview and Predictions 09-19-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 19th September 2018 by Gracenote
The Minnesota Twins aim for their first series sweep on the road in nearly two months when they wrap up a three-game series at the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. After coasting to a 6-1 win in the series opener, the Twins got three RBIs from Tyler Austin and a solid start by Jake Odorizzi in Tuesday's 5-3 triumph, their fifth in the last six meetings with the Tigers.

Jorge Polanco failed to homer for the first time in three games for Minnesota but he finished with a pair of hits and two runs scored in the win. Mikie Mahtook drove in all three runs for Detroit, which reached the 90-loss mark for the second straight season. Spencer Turnbull will make his first career start Wednesday for the Tigers opposite fellow rookie Stephen Gonsalves. Detroit has dropped six in a row at home, its longest such slide since it lost the final seven straight at Comerica Park to finish last season.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, FS North (Minnesota), FS Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins LH Stephen Gonsalves (0-2, 9.39 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Spencer Turnbull (0-0, 0.00)

Gonsalves will be making his first start since Sept. 7, when he was pounded for five runs over 2 1/3 innings against Kansas City. He was used out of the bullpen six days later against the Royals and allowed one unearned run in three frames. The 24-year-old Californian will be facing the Tigers for the first time.

Turnbull worked a perfect inning of relief - striking out one - in his big-league debut Friday at Cleveland. The former second-round pick, who turned 26 on Tuesday, was 5-8 with a 3.92 ERA in 23 starts at multiple levels in the minors this year. He had 133 strikeouts and 103 hits allowed in 119 1/3 innings during those 23 appearances.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mahtook is 4-for-8 with a home run, a triple and four RBIs in his last two contests.

2. Twins 3B Miguel Sano was 0-for-4 with four strikeouts Tuesday and is 1-for-15 over his last five games.

3. Minnesota RHP Trevor Hildenberger got the save Tuesday but has given up seven runs across 2 1/3 innings over a span of three appearances.

PREDICTION: Tigers 6, Twins 5

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Texas Rangers Preview and Predictions 09-19-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 19th September 2018 by Gracenote
Rays vs. Rangers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/19/2018

The surging Tampa Bay Rays go after their third straight shutout as they attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the host Texas Rangers on Wednesday afternoon and put pressure on Oakland in the race for the final American League wild-card spot. Blake Snell became the first pitcher to reach 20 wins Tuesday and the Rays have allowed just six hits while blanking Texas in the first two games of the series.

Joey Wendle is 5-for-8 with three doubles in the series after registering four hits from the leadoff spot Tuesday during a 4-0 triumph as Tampa Bay totaled 15 hits and won for the 13th time in 16 contests. The Rays have pulled within 5 1/2 games of the second wild card and will open the series finale with reliever Diego Castillo while rookie Yohander Mendez gets the call for the Rangers. Texas, which resides in the AL West cellar, had not been shut out at home until Monday's 3-0 loss and has left 11 on base while striking out 18 times in the series. Slugger Joey Gallo, who is three homers from reaching 40 for the second straight season, is day-to-day after missing the last two games with a toe injury.

TV: 2:05 p.m. ET, FSN (Tampa Bay), FS Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH Diego Castillo (3-2, 3.24 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Yohander Mendez (2-1, 3.86)

Castillo takes on the "opener" role for the ninth time this season and struck out six over three innings the last two times he has started a contest. The 24-year-old Dominican Republic native allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out 12 across nine innings this month and boasts a 0.98 WHIP overall. Castillo has yet to face Texas and is 1-0 with a 3.15 ERA in 16 appearances (three starts) on the road.

Mendez has been solid in his last three trips to the mound, permitting two runs on seven hits and seven walks across 15 innings combined. The 23-year-old Venezuelan came on in the second inning last Friday at San Diego, giving up three hits over five scoreless frames to earn the victory. Mendez, who has held opponents to a .221 ERA in the majors, was 0-7 with a 5.25 ERA at Triple-A Round Rock this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Texas RHP Jose Leclerc has not given up a run in 18 straight innings over 18 appearances, dating back to late July.

2. Tampa Bay 3B Matt Duffy is 8-for-21 with four walks during a six-game hitting streak.

3. Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre, who is 0-for-7 in the series, is one homer behind Willie Stargell and Stan Musial (475) for 30th on major league baseball's all-time list.

PREDICTION: Rays 7, Rangers 3

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New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies Preview and Predictions 09-19-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 19th September 2018 by Gracenote
Mets vs. Phillies Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/19/2018

The Philadelphia Phillies look to answer an 11-series winless stretch by capturing their second straight set on Wednesday when they play the rubber match of their three-game series versus the visiting New York Mets (70-81). Winners of just five of 16 in September, the Phillies (77-73) are keeping their faint postseason aspirations alive as they reside 5 1/2 games behind National League East-leading Atlanta.

Jorge Alfaro belted a three-run homer to highlight a five-run sixth inning in Philadelphia's 5-2 win on Tuesday. Fellow catcher Wilson Ramos had an RBI single in his lone at-bat and likely will get the start on Wednesday versus New York, against which he is 11-for-31 this season. Mets first baseman Dominic Smith had an RBI double to improve to 3-for-8 in the series, although he is just 7-for-28 with 10 strikeouts against the Phillies in 2018. Fellow infielder Jeff McNeil has tormented Philadelphia, collecting two singles to up his mark to 19-for-41 with six RBIs and nine runs scored this season.

TV: 6:05 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), NBCS Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Noah Syndergaard (12-3, 3.26 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Zach Eflin (10-7, 4.26)

Syndergaard won his third straight start in grand fashion Friday, scattering three hits over seven innings in an 8-0 romp at Boston. The 26-year-old evened his 2018 mark at 1-1 against Philadelphia after picking up the win on Sept. 8, but his season ERA (5.51) and opponent's batting average (.348) versus the club leave a bit to be desired. Cesar Hernandez (8-for-20) and Ramos (7-for-18) have flustered Syndergaard in their careers, however the hurler has gotten the better of Nick Williams (1-for-10) and Aaron Altherr (1-for-9).

Eflin snapped a three-start slide with a strong effort on Friday, yielding one run on five hits over 6 1/3 innings of a 14-2 rout versus Miami. The 24-year-old is aiming to rebound from a porous performance against the Mets on Sept. 8, when he allowed six runs across three innings of a 10-5 setback. Amed Rosario (3-for-8) and Jose Reyes (3-for-10) each have three doubles versus Eflin while Michael Conforto has a homer and five RBIs against him.

WALK-OFFS

1. Philadelphia 1B Carlos Santana is 3-for-4 with four walks in the series.

2. New York owns a 44-21 mark at Citizens Bank Park since 2012 and has outhomered the hosts 32-21.

3. Phillies LF Rhys Hoskins is 0-for-8 with three strikeouts in the series.

PREDICTION: Mets 3, Phillies 2

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Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees Preview and Predictions 09-19-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 18th September 2018 by Gracenote
Red Sox vs. Yankees Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/18/2018

The New York Yankees spoiled the party in the first game of the series and look to keep the visiting Boston Red Sox from clinching their third straight American League East title again when the teams meet Wednesday night. Neil Walker belted a three-run homer and the Yankees held on for a 3-2 victory Tuesday, reducing their magic number to five to seal a playoff spot.

Slugger Aaron Judge returned to the New York lineup Tuesday and went 0-for-4, getting his first at-bats since July 26 due to a wrist injury, while closer Aroldis Chapman (knee) is expected to be activated by the Yankees in the next few days. New York's Luis Severino goes after his 18th win when he takes the mound in the middle game of the series while the Red Sox turn to veteran David Price, who gave up eight runs and five homers on July 1 in his last outing at Yankee Stadium. Boston's Mookie Betts, the major league's batting leader (.337), was expected to be back in the lineup Tuesday after suffering a side injury Sunday, but was rested due to the soggy field conditions and should return Wednesday. The Red Sox were limited to five hits Tuesday after winning six of their previous seven games, but major league RBI leader J.D. Martinez added his 123rd of the season with a sacrifice fly and recorded his second triple of the season.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, ESPN, NESN (Boston), YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH David Price (15-6, 3.42 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Luis Severino (17-8, 3.46)

Price is unbeaten since the rough encounter with the Yankees on July 1 and comes into this matchup after tossing seven scoreless innings to beat Toronto last Wednesday. The 33-year-old Vanderbilt product boasts four scoreless outings in his last 11 starts, completing at least six frames nine times in that stretch while going 6-0. Gary Sanchez is 6-for-12 with five homers versus Price, who is 15-13 with a 4.86 ERA lifetime against the Yankees.

Severino is winless in his past three trips to the mound, but suffered a hard-luck loss at Minnesota last Wednesday while giving up one run over 5 2/3 innings. The 24-year-old Dominican has completed six innings just once in his past six starts and is 3-6 overall since July 12. Andrew Benintendi is 11-for-24 with two homers, three doubles and 10 RBIs versus Severino, who is 1-2 with a 4.24 ERA in four starts against Boston in 2018.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Red Sox boast 103 victories, one shy of the second-most in franchise history (1946).

2. New York OF Giancarlo Stanton was 0-for-4 on Tuesday and has been limited to one home run over his last 15 games.

3. Boston INF Eduardo Nunez went 1-for-4 on Tuesday after missing three games with a sore knee.

PREDICTION: Yankees 5, Red Sox 4

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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles Preview and Predictions 09-19-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 19th September 2018 by Gracenote
Blue Jays vs. Orioles Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/19/2018

Despite being closer to last place than first in the American League East, the Toronto Blue Jays had little trouble distancing themselves from the beleaguered Baltimore Orioles when the division rivals have tangled this season. The Blue Jays (69-82) vie for their 15th victory in the season series against the Orioles (43-108) on Wednesday when the clubs conclude their three-game set at Camden Yards in Baltimore.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had the go-ahead two-run single in the seventh inning as Toronto overcame an early four-run deficit and posted its fourth straight win with a 6-4 triumph on Tuesday. While the 24-year-old Gurriel is just 6-for-20 versus Baltimore this season, Kevin Pillar is a robust 20-for-49 with eight extra-base hits (four homers, four doubles), 10 RBIs and nine runs scored in the season series. "Sometimes you've got to take them on the chin and this one was like getting hit by (Mike) Tyson in '93. Yeah, Tyson at '93. That's what this season felt like," Baltimore outfielder Adam Jones told MASN after recording his second multi-hit performance in three games. The Orioles set a team record for losses in a season on Tuesday and reside three shy of the franchise record, set by the 1939 St. Louis Browns.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH Marco Estrada (7-12, 5.75 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Jimmy Yacabonis (0-2, 7.22)

Estrada fell to 0-3 in his last four outings on Friday after getting blitzed for eight runs on six hits over 2 2/3 innings of an 11-0 setback at the New York Yankees. The 35-year-old is being moved up a day in the rotation after tossing just 55 pitches in that lopsided decision. Estrada improved to 9-2 in 18 career appearances versus Baltimore and 2-1 in three starts this season after permitting three runs over 5 1/3 innings of a 5-3 triumph on Aug. 20.

MASN reported that Yacabonis will draw the start after allowing four runs on as many hits over three innings in a no-decision versus the Chicago White Sox on Friday. The 26-year-old was taken deep twice in that contest and seven times total in his last six outings. Yacabonis has retired all seven batters he's faced against the current crop of Blue Jays.

WALK-OFFS

1. Toronto SS Aledmys Diaz is 6-for-12 with a homer, four RBIs and two runs scored over his last four games in which he recorded an at-bat.

2. Orioles DH Chris Davis is hitless in his last three contests and 1-for-28 with 13 strikeouts over his last eight games overall.

3. Blue Jays 1B Rowdy Tellez has two RBIs and two runs scored during a five-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 6, Orioles 1