Friday 9-21-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-21-2018, 07:08 AM

Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Belmont Park

09/21/18, BEL, Race 9, 5.50 ET
7F [Dirt] 1.20.00 STAKES. Purse $150,000.
Bongard Stakes
Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Double
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
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 2 Poppy's Destiny 6-1 Alvarado J Rice Linda SFEL
099.0804 6 Just Right 5-1 Velazquez J R Pletcher Todd A. JT
096.9065 1 Risp 7/2 Castellano J Bush Thomas M. C
096.6880 7 Bustin to Be Loved 9/2 Ortiz. Jr. I Contessa Gary C.
096.5319 8 Frosted Ice 6-1 Rosario J Moquett Ron
096.2466 4 Dalliance 20-1 Cox A Rice Kevin W
096.0443 3 Bustin Hoffman 10-1 Franco M Figgins. III Ollie L.
095.6412 5 Bankit 5/2 Ortiz J L Asmussen Steven M.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-21-2018, 07:08 AM

Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Churchill Downs

09/21/18, CD, Race 8, 4.21 ET
1 1/16M [Dirt] 1.41.00 MAIDEN CLAIMING. Purse $18,000.
Claiming Price $10,000. FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 8-9-10)
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 38.26, $1 ROI 1.06, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 7 Burciaga 4-1 Santana. Jr. R Asmussen Steven M. JSEL
098.6808 9 Sacred Walk 7/2 Leparoux J R Stewart Dallas
098.3439 6 Wild Will 4-1 Saez G Foley Gregory D. FC
097.7782 1 Dixieland Rags 12-1 Rocco. Jr. J Tomlinson Michael A. T
097.3762 10 Maximum Rate 6-1 Landeros C Howard Neil J. W
095.9546 12 Bet It All to Win 15-1 Gilligan J Zito Nicholas P.
095.3438 2 Mr. Macfadden 5-1 Hernandez. Jr. B J McPeek Kenneth G.
094.7979 11 Stack Em High 12-1 Morales E Lauer Michael E.
093.2915 5 Pistol Box 15-1 McMahon C Van Berg Thomas L.
092.3923 8 Hitthegroundrunnin 20-1 Miranda R Barnett Bobby C.
091.6336 3 Colombiano 30-1 Kennedy T Hill. Jr. John F.
090.8162 4 Musial 30-1 Camacho. Jr. S Rossi Lee J.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-21-2018, 07:09 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Camarero
Camarero - Race 3

Pick 4 (3-6) / Exacta / Trifecta / Daily Double 3-4

Maiden Special • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 49 • Purse: $11,500 • Post: 3:35P
FOR NATIVE MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 118 LBS. ALLOWED 2 LBS.
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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 * SUPERSTICIOSA: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest ave rage Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. FUGITIVA: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. CALCULADORA: Horse is a first time starter and its sire's win percentage wit h first timers is at least 18 (minimum of 50 starts).
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SUPERSTICIOSA
3/1

7/2
5
FUGITIVA
5/2

5/1
8
CALCULADORA
2/1

8/1

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FUGITIVA
5

5/2
Front-runner
45

31

52.4

29.8

26.3
6
MARIANITA'S GIRL
6

4/1
Front-runner
21

21

31.7

13.5

7.0
1
SUPERSTICIOSA
1

3/1
Trailer
55

43

49.0

42.2

39.7
7
CRUCITA
7

20/1
Alternator/Trailer
57

13

41.8

13.0

5.5

Unknown Running Style: MISS BIANCAMAR (10/1) [Jockey: Rodriguez Anardis - Trainer: Diaz Carlos M], AMBICIOSA (10/1) [Jockey: Hiraldo Luis - Trainer: Gomez Maximo], ABU MIRIAM (10/1) [Jockey: Ramirez Erik - Trainer: Texidor Jr Edwin], CALCULADORA (2/1

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-21-2018, 07:09 AM

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

Race 4 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $22000 Class Rating: 87

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 21 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000

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The Walker Group Picks

# 6 WORKING CAROL K 7/2

# 4 SCHMISS 8/1

# 7 QUEEN ROLLER 3/1

WORKING CAROL K seems to be the bet in here. Must be given consideration based on the formidable Equibase Speed Fig garnered in the last contest. Has posted sound speed figs in dirt sprint races in the past. I like the jock on this filly - decent chance to win the race. SCHMISS - Is tough not to look at given the company run in lately. She has been running strongly and the Equibase Speed Figures are among the most favorable in this group. QUEEN ROLLER - Jaramillo ought to be able to get this filly to break out sharply here. Must be given consideration in this contest if only for the very good Equibase Speed Figure posted in the last race.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-21-2018, 07:10 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Los Alamitos (Quarter Horse)
Los Alamitos (Quarter Horse) - Race 2

$1 Exacta / $1 Trifecta $1 Superfecta (.10 cent minimum wager $1 Pick Three

Maiden • 870 Yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 80 • Purse: $9,500 • Post: 7:28P
QUARTER HORSE 870Y, FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. (QUARTER HORSES PREFERRED).
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Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * QUEEN DREAMER (T): Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse has the highest average Equibase Cla ss Rating at the distance/surface.
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BLACK MARKET CORONA
8/5

2/1
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QUEEN DREAMER (T)
3/1

9/2

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BLACK MARKET CORONA
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8/5
Slow
95

82

6.7

0.0

0.0
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QUEEN DREAMER (T)
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3/1
Average
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75

5.0

0.0

0.0
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MERGIE TROID (T)
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8/1
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55

46

6.9

0.0

0.0

Unknown Running Style: GOLDEN CARAMEL (T) (20/1) [Jockey: Orozco Edgar - Trainer: Nunez Jesus], DUKE OF EDDIE (T) (10/1) [Jockey: Mcdaid Kellie M - Trainer: Aquino Angela Maria], WORKING (T) (5/1) [Jockey: Payeras Edgar - Trainer: Mendoza Jesus], SHA

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-21-2018, 07:10 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Laurel - Race #9 - Post: 5:10pm - Allowance - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $42,000 Class Rating: 92

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#2 HALITE (ML=8/1)
#5 GOODLUCKJOHNATHAN (ML=8/1)
#4 HAYNE'S FEVER (ML=12/1)
#6 REGAL QUALITY (ML=5/2)

HALITE - Using this rider/trainer combination is a smart move. I like to bet on this handicapping angle, a pony coming back off a solid outing within the last month. GOODLUCKJOHNATHAN - This fine animal should be thundering down the lane. HAYNE'S FEVER - A horse coming back this quickly after a solid effort is a good sign. REGAL QUALITY - My handicapping know-how tells me to be on the alert for this thoroughbred in this affair

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 BALLARD HIGH (ML=7/5), #3 AIZHAI (ML=6/1),

BALLARD HIGH - You should normally bet against morning-line favorites that haven't raced or show no activity in the morning over the last two to three weeks. Pace makes the race. Tough for this speedy one to be able to handle the early pressure from the rest of this bunch. This colt notched a rating in his last event which likely isn't good enough in today's event. AIZHAI - Tough to put your cash on this front-runner. Too much speed in the event.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #2 HALITE on top if we're getting at least 4/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,4,5]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
None

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-21-2018, 07:11 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Woodbine - Race #4 - Post: 2:45pm - Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $20,000 Class Rating: 88

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#5 EPILOGUE (ML=10/1)
#6 GET MY GIST (ML=20/1)
#1 TINKER RING (ML=2/1)

EPILOGUE - Took every point of call in last race at Woodbine. Pretty good opportunity to repeat that effort right here in this race. He keeps getting closer at the finish with each and every start. It looks like the pace horses may duel each other into the ground. When the real running starts this gelding should be finishing strongly. This gelding is in fine form. Ran first on September 9th. Look at this pattern of improvement. 72/83/87 are the last 3 speed ratings. GET MY GIST - Kimura and Fitzgerald perform well when they work together. It's hard to beat a +999 ROI for a jockey and conditioner. Lower weight assigned of -6. In my opinion, a movement of five is important, so this gelding falls into this category. TINKER RING - Ensom brings him back again. I recommend you stick with this live gelding.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 WILLY'S CASTLE (ML=9/5), #9 BEALESTREET DANCER (ML=9/2),

WILLY'S CASTLE - That was simply not a very good showing in the last race. Finished seventh in his most recent performance with a most unsatisfactory speed fig. When I look at today's class rating, it would take an improved performance to win after that in this group. BEALESTREET DANCER - This equine hasn't been hitting the board in either of his last two outings. Don't think this vulnerable equine will make an impact in today's race. That last rating was common when compared with today's Equibase class figure.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - EPILOGUE - Coming off his last race with the top speed figure of 87 at Woodbine. He is the gelding to beat today.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #5 EPILOGUE on top if we're getting at least 7/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,5,6]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [1,5,6] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-21-2018, 07:11 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Will Rogers Downs
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 5 - Allowance - 870y on the Dirt. Purse: $14200 Class Rating: 68

QUARTER HORSE 870Y, FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS.

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The Walker Group Picks

# 6 SRD AMERICAN ACHARA 8/5

# 3 SPIT CURL MAN 6/1

# 1 SUCKNEMUP 4/1

SRD AMERICAN ACHARA is the best bet in this race. Perry ought to be able to get this filly to break out sharply in this competition. With a competitive 64 Equibase Speed Fig last time out, will unquestionably be a factor in this contest. Have to look at solely on class, with some of the most favorable class figures of this field. SPIT CURL MAN - Is tough not to examine based on speed figures which have been very good - 55 avg - of late. Horses who have been prepared to race at this distance and surface by Whitekiller have shown strong results as of late. SUCKNEMUP - Ought to be given consideration based on the very good speed rating posted in the last race. Has been running soundly and has among the best speed in the race for today's distance.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-21-2018, 08:22 AM

Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox Preview and Predictions 09-21-2018 in MLB

Jose Quintana was responsible for plenty of highlights during his time on the South Side, but he will try to reach new heights when he takes the mound for the visiting Chicago Cubs in his former home park on Friday. Quintana aims to surpass his career-high win total when he takes the mound for the Cubs in the opener of a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox.

It will be Quintana's first start against his former team since being traded across town in a mid-season deal in 2017. It's a big one for the Cubs, who are clinging to a 2 1/2-game lead over Milwaukee in the National League Central. The White Sox don't have as much to play for, though they need three wins in the last 10 games to avoid their first 100-loss season since 1970. They also have a chance to win the season series, which the Cubs lead 2-1 after taking two of three at Wrigley Field from May 11-13.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NBCS Chicago (Cubs), WGN (White Sox)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jose Quintana (13-10, 3.95 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Reynaldo Lopez (6-9, 4.05)

Quintana failed in his first bid for win No. 14, allowing two runs - both on solo homers - over five innings in a 2-1 loss to Cincinnati on Sunday. The 29-year-old has allowed two or fewer runs in six straight outings, posting a 2.10 ERA over that stretch. Quintana is 22-27 with a 3.59 ERA in 84 games (82 starts) in his former home park.

Lopez has been lights-out of late, tossing 13 consecutive scoreless innings over his last two outings and giving up just two runs over 27 innings across his last four starts. The 24-year-old has struck out at least six batters in five straight starts and has surrendered only one home run during that stretch. Lopez is 2-3 with a 3.81 ERA in 14 home starts this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cubs RHP Pedro Strop (hamstring) told reporters that he expects to return to game action before the end of the regular season.

2. White Sox 2B Yoan Moncada is 15-for-45 with four RBIs over his last 11 games.

3. Chicago OF Kyle Schwarber (back) is expected to return to the lineup during the series after being sidelined since Sept. 10.

PREDICTION: Cubs 3, White Sox 2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-21-2018, 08:22 AM

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Preview and Predictions 09-21-2018 in MLB

The Milwaukee Brewers' magic number to clinch a National League wild-card berth is six as they begin a six-game road trip Friday with the first of three against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Milwaukee, which trails the Chicago Cubs by 2 1/2 games in the NL Central, hopes to have center fielder Lorenzo Cain back in the lineup as the NL MVP candidate left Tuesday's game after two at-bats and missed Wednesday's 7-0 victory over Cincinnati because of soreness in his right rib cage area.

"I guess when the pain and soreness is out of there, I'll be back on the field," Cain told reporters. "I wanted to play but, like I said, they want me to be smart about it, so we'll see where it's at on Friday." The Brewers (87-66) lead the Cardinals by three games for the top wild-card spot and visit St. Louis for a three-game set starting Monday but more importantly are 4 1/2 games clear of Colorado, which sits third in the wild-card standings. Pittsburgh (77-74) continues to play hard down the stretch as it owns a five-game winning streak with the first two coming in Milwaukee last weekend, and has won eight in a row at home. The Pirates' Ivan Nova tries to defeat the Brewers for the second straight start Friday and opposes Jhoulys Chacin, who is 0-3 with a 2.51 ERA in five outings versus Pittsburgh this season.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee), AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Jhoulys Chacin (14-8, 3.54 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Ivan Nova (9-9, 4.07)

Chacin has lost his last three starts after allowing two runs, three hits and three walks while striking out four in five innings of a 3-2 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday. The 30-year-old Venezuelan, who has matched his career high in wins set with Colorado in 2013, has yielded three or fewer earned runs in each of his last eight starts. Chacin is 9-3 with a 3.36 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 19 road turns this season, improving his career numbers away from home to 32-41, 4.10, 1.37 in 114 games (97 starts).

Nova permitted one run, four hits and a walk while striking out four in six innings of Saturday's 3-1 victory at Milwaukee for his second straight victory. The 31-year-old Dominican is 7-4 with a 3.46 ERA in 16 starts since coming off disabled list June 10. Travis Shaw is 12-for-19 with three home runs and two walks versus Nova, who is 3-2 with a 2.81 ERA in seven career starts versus Milwaukee, including 1-0, 1.69 in two turns this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Shaw (.240, 29 home runs, 79 RBIs) played Wednesday after leaving Tuesday's game when he was hit in the right knee by a pitch while Brewers LF Ryan Braun (.247, 15, 52) has not started in the last three contests because of back discomfort.

2. Pirates CF Starling Marte (.278, 19 home runs, 67 RBIs, 33 stolen bases) needs one homer to become the third player in team history to record 20 home runs and 30 steals, joining Barry Bonds (1987, 1990-92) and Andy Van Slyke (1987-88).

3. Milwaukee 3B Mike Moustakas (.250, 26 home runs, 88 RBIs this season) is batting .208 with a home run and seven RBIs in 14 September games after hitting .277 in August.

PREDICTION: Brewers 3, Pirates 2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-21-2018, 08:22 AM

Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees Preview and Predictions 09-21-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 21st September 2018 by Gracenote
The New York Yankees were eliminated from the American League East race by the first-place Boston Red Sox and now turn their focus toward landing a wild-card berth. The Yankees hold the top spot and are eight games clear of the Tampa Bay Rays entering the opener of a three-game series against the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Friday.

New York suffered an 11-6 loss to Boston on Thursday to see the division race conclude and is just 4-6 over its last 10 games. But the Yankees still have a chance at securing a 100-win campaign for the first time since 2009 as they need to go 7-3 down the stretch to reach the milestone. Baltimore has set the franchise mark for most losses (108) during the club's Baltimore era that began in 1954 and stand just three setbacks shy of matching the overall mark of 111 by the St. Louis Browns in 1939. The Orioles edged the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on Wednesday for only their fourth victory in the past 18 games.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MASN (Baltimore), YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Yefry Ramirez (1-6, 5.50 ERA) vs. Yankees LH CC Sabathia (7-7, 3.80)

Ramirez lost to the Chicago White Sox in his last turn when he gave up one run and four hits over 5 2/3 innings. The 24-year-old rookie matched his season best of seven strikeouts against Chicago and has fanned 55 in 55 2/3 innings. Ramirez is 0-2 with a 7.50 ERA in three appearances (two starts) against the Yankees.

Sabathia is 0-3 with a 6.35 ERA while struggling over his last five starts. The 38-year-old served up three homers in 2 1/3 innings in his last turn as he gave up five runs and seven hits while losing to the Blue Jays. Sabathia is 0-1 with a 6.00 ERA in three starts against Baltimore this season and 19-11 with a 3.69 ERA in 44 career turns.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yankees LF Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam on Thursday and is batting just .143 with two homers in 63 at-bats in September.

2. Baltimore C Chance Sisco (concussion) didn't make the trip to New York and is hopeful of returning to action early next week.

3. New York LHP Aroldis Chapman (knee) made his first appearance since Aug. 21 on Thursday and served up a three-run homer to Boston's Mookie Betts while retiring two batters.

PREDICTION: Yankees 13, Orioles 6

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-21-2018, 08:22 AM

New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals Preview and Predictions 09-21-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 21st September 2018 by Gracenote
Jacob deGrom is winless over his last five starts despite leading the majors with a 1.78 ERA and he looks to snap the victory drought when the New York Mets visit the Washington Nationals on Friday in the second contest of a four-game series. The New York ace has allowed three runs or less in 27 consecutive starts, a major-league single-season record.

A popular candidate for the National League Cy Young Award despite an 8-9 record, deGrom has held opponents to a major league-low .288 slugging percentage and ranks fourth in the majors with 251 strikeouts. He will look to pitch the Mets to a second straight victory after New York prevailed 5-4 in 12 innings on Thursday. Washington third baseman Anthony Rendon slugged his 100th career homer and is a torrid 11-for-21 with three homers and 11 RBIs over the past five games. First baseman Ryan Zimmerman is also locked in at the plate, as his three-hit outing on Thursday made him 8-for-22 with four doubles over the past five games.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), MASN 2 (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Jacob deGrom (8-9, 1.78 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Joe Ross (0-0, 3.60)

The 30-year-old deGrom received a no-decision Sunday when he gave up three runs and five hits in seven innings against the Boston Red Sox. He struck out 12 in the contest to mark the 10th time this season he struck out 10 or more this season. One of those occurrences was when deGrom struck out 12 in a no-decision against Washington on April 16 - he gave up three runs and six hits over 7 1/3 innings - and he stands 6-4 with a 2.76 ERA in 14 career starts against the Nationals.

Ross is making his second major-league start of the season after working his way back from Tommy John surgery in July 2017. The 25-year-old gave up two runs and four hits over five innings against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 13 but wasn't involved with the decision. Ross is 2-2 with a 4.29 ERA in six career starts against the Mets.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mets OF Michael Conforto hit his 27th homer on Thursday to match his career-best total set last season.

2. Washington rookie LF Juan Soto is 1-for-14 over the last three contests.

3. New York 1B Wilmer Flores will miss the rest of the season due to early-onset arthritis in both knees and will receive injections.

PREDICTION: Nationals 4, Mets 2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-21-2018, 08:22 AM

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays Preview and Predictions 09-21-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 21st September 2018 by Gracenote
The Tampa Bay Rays attempt to rebound from about as demoralizing a defeat as a team could endure when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night for the second a four-game series. The Rays saw their five-game winning streak come to an end and lost for just the fourth time in 18 games this month after coughing up seven runs in the bottom of the ninth inning of a 9-8 setback Thursday.

Tommy Pham is 9-for-18 while hitting safely in four straight after recording three hits and a pair of RBIs on Thursday for Tampa Bay (85-67), which fell 6 1/2 games behind Oakland (92-61) in the race for the second wild card in the American League with 10 contests left. "We need a lot of things to go in our favor," Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters after his team gave up three homers in the ninth inning. "Losses like this don't help." The Blue Jays have won five of their last six contests while rookies Danny Jansen and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (7-for-21, five-game hitting streak) each homered during the improbable comeback before Justin Smoak's solo blast ended it. Former 30th-round pick Rowdy Tellez also belted a two-run homer and started the rally with an RBI double in the series opener for Toronto, improving his batting average to .385 since being called up for the first time in his career early in September.

TV: 7:07 p.m. ET, FS Sun (Tampa Bay), Sportsnet (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH Diego Castillo (3-2, 3.14 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Sean Reid-Foley (2-3, 5.54)

The Rays did not make it official after Thursday's game, but Castillo is expected to open the contest Friday after allowing one hit over 4 2/3 innings in his last three tries as a starter. The 24-year-old Dominican has yielded one run on four hits and a pair of walks across 10 2/3 innings with 14 strikeouts in his last seven trips to the mound overall. Castillo is 2-0 and has not permitted a run over 7 2/3 innings with nine strikeouts and one walk against Toronto this year.

Reid-Foley comes in off his second strong outing in his last three starts, allowing two hits and four walks across five scoreless innings to beat the New York Yankees on Saturday. The 23-year-old, who was born in Guam, struck out 10 in that contest - matching the output in his start at Miami on Sept. 2 when he gave up one run over seven frames. Reid-Foley makes his second start at home after yielding six runs over 4 2/3 innings to Cleveland on Sept. 8 in Toronto.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tampa Bay INF Joey Wendle is 10-for-17 with five doubles during a four-game hitting streak.

2. Toronto 2B Devon Travis, who was rested in the series opener, is 9-for-26 with a pair of doubles against Tampa Bay this year.

3. The Rays are still 9-4 against the Blue Jays in 2018 and can clinch their third season series in the last four years with one more win this weekend.

PREDICTION: Rays 4, Blue Jays 3

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-21-2018, 08:22 AM

Cincinnati Reds vs. Miami Marlins Preview and Predictions 09-21-2018 in MLB

Scooter Gennett was a non-factor throughout the first series he faced the Miami Marlins this season, but all he did was carry the offense in his second shot against them. Coming off another stellar performance, one of the top National League's top hitters will try to lead the Cincinnati Reds to their first back-to-back victories in nearly two weeks Friday when they visit Miami for the second of four games against the Marlins.

Gennett went 1-for-8 and struck out five times as Cincinnati dropped two of three at home to the Marlins in early May, but he continued his breakout season in Thursday's 4-2 series-opening victory, finishing 2-for-3 with a two-run double and a two-run blast. The first-time All-Star trails Milwaukee's Christian Yelich (.319) by a point in his quest to win the NL batting title and is hitting .333 with four homers and 12 RBIs across 17 games in September. J.T. Realmuto and Peter O'Brien each had two hits and an RBI in a losing cause for Miami, which has lost seven of nine and scored no more than four runs in any of those defeats. O'Brien has been a pleasant surprise over 13 games in what has been an otherwise dismal season for the NL-worst Marlins (59-93), going 6-for-12 with two home runs and five RBIs over his last four contests.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Ohio (Cincinnati), FS Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Luis Castillo (10-12, 4.52 ERA) vs. Marlins LH Wei-Yin Chen (6-11, 4.93)

Castillo has been dominant in three of his four starts this month, including back-to-back wins against National League division leaders in the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs. The 25-year-old Dominican is 3-1 with a 1.46 ERA in September after holding the Dodgers to one run over 6 1/3 innings on Sept. 11 and the Cubs to one run in 6 2/3 frames Sunday. Castillo enjoyed one of the finest starts of his career against Miami last year, getting the win after allowing one run across eight innings.

Chen continued to struggle on the road in last Friday's loss at Philadelphia, surrendering five runs on seven hits - including two homers - over four innings, falling to 1-8 with a 9.29 ERA with a .338 batting average against in 12 starts away from Miami. Conversely, the 33-year-old is 5-3 with a 1.77 ERA in 12 turns at home, however, yielding only a .190 average. Chen lost his only career start against the Reds on May 4, giving up four runs and two home runs in four frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Marlins' starting pitchers have allowed three runs or fewer in 19 of the last 23 home games.

2. Reds SS Jose Peraza went 1-for-5 in the opener to move with 10 hits of tying Barry Larkin (185; 1990) for the most hits in a single season by a Cincinnati shortstop.

3. Realmuto has hit 18 of his career-high 21 home runs as a catcher this season and remains one shy of tying Charles Johnson's club record (19 in 1997).

PREDICTION: Marlins 3, Reds 2

Friday 9-21-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

Friday 9-21-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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