Tuesday 9-25-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-25-2018, 07:50 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Fort Erie
Fort Erie - Race 1

WPS, Exactor, Triactor, Daily Double, 20 Cent Superfecta 20 Cent Pick 3 (Races 1-2-3)

Maiden Claiming $6,250 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 67 • Purse: $11,640 • Post: 1:20P
FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 120 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $6,250, IF FOR $6,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS. (COLTS AND GELDINGS PREFERRED).
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Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. DHANI is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * DHANI: Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20. Today is a sprint and the horse is carrying at least 120 lbs. DREAM OF SHANT ELLE: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. FROZEN NO SALT: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. C EPELINAS: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
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DHANI
2/1

4/1
6
DREAM OF SHANTELLE
3/1

4/1
4
FROZEN NO SALT
4/1

10/1
1
CEPELINAS
8/1

10/1

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Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
2
DHANI
2

2/1
Front-runner
0

0

75.3

59.4

52.9
6
DREAM OF SHANTELLE
6

3/1
Alternator/Front-runner
62

64

56.7

53.3

49.3
1
CEPELINAS
1

8/1
Alternator/Stalker
67

57

42.4

58.2

51.7
4
FROZEN NO SALT
4

4/1
Alternator/Stalker
68

59

39.8

56.6

48.1
5
GOLD BACKED
5

7/2
Trailer
72

58

0.0

0.0

0.0
3
RIGHTFROMTHE GECKO
3

8/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

58.7

47.4

36.9

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-25-2018, 07:51 AM

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

Race 2 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $11000 Class Rating: 90

FOR REGISTERED INDIANA BREDS THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE IN 2018 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 4 SPANISH JUSTICE 4/1

# 5 EL JAKE O 9/5

# 7 EXPRESS LANE 4/1

I've got to go with SPANISH JUSTICE. If you look closely, this horse has some longshot potential. Seems to have a decent class edge based on the recent company kept. Lately Prescott has been sizzling which may give the edge to this gelding. EL JAKE O - He must be given a chance given the very strong speed figs. Conditioner has very solid win rate (15 percent) at this distance and surface. EXPRESS LANE - Has been running well lately and will almost certainly be close to the front end early on. Has to be given consideration based on the very good speed figure earned in the last contest.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-25-2018, 07:52 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mountaineer Park - Race #1 - Post: 7:00pm - Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $9,100 Class Rating: 89

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#5 HAYNESFIELD BEST (ML=6/1)
#6 SPLENDIFEROUS (ML=6/1)
#2 PAR (ML=8/1)

HAYNESFIELD BEST - This gelding was impressive in finishing third on a slow track on July 10th. A signal that he should do well against these horses in his first turf try. I like the way this gelding's finish positions have gotten better with each start recently. A sign of a racer coming into top form. I really like that most recent contest on September 10th at Mountaineer Park where he ran first. PP data show this racer with three improving Equibase speed figures. Gonzalez should be on a live one in this race. SPLENDIFEROUS - Shilling brings him back again. I advise you stay with this live gelding. Earned a nice turf fig on August 27th at Mountaineer Park. A repeat today, and this one has a great shot to win. Ranked number 1 in earnings per start. Another sign that this animal has the class to take this race. PAR - Finished sixth at Mountaineer Park last out. Was close at the end and at odds of 8/1 in this event, he looks like a possible contender.

Vulnerable Contenders: #8 MAJESTIC DESERT (ML=3/1), #4 CREATIVE THUNDER (ML=5/1), #10 BOLD WOLF (ML=5/1),

MAJESTIC DESERT - Not easy to wager on any horse in a short distance race at 3/1 when he hasn't shown any positive results in sprints in the last sixty days. Hasn't been on the Mountaineer Park oval in the last two to three weeks. Cause for some concern. CREATIVE THUNDER - In the last race this steed finished fifth. Doesn't bode well for his chances today. Finished fifth in his most recent performance with a run-of-the-mill speed fig. When I look at today's class figure, it would take an improved performance to win after that in this bunch. BOLD WOLF - Didn't do alot last time out. Probably won't make an impact today. Will not be easy for this horse to beat this bunch off of that last rating. Improbable to improve enough to run a figure anywhere near today's class rating, so put him on the likely underlays list.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #5 HAYNESFIELD BEST to win. Have to have odds of at least 5/2 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
5 with [2,6]

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

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-25-2018, 07:52 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Presque Isle Downs
Presque Isle Downs - Race 4

$2 WPS / $2 Exacta / Trifecta (min .50 cent) / Superfecta (min .10 cent) $2 Daily Double / Pick 3 (min .50 cent) (Races 4-5-6) Pick 5 ( min .50 cent) (Races 4-5-6-7-8)

Claiming $5,000 • 1 Mile 70 yards • All-Weather • Ages 3 and up • CR: 81 • Purse: $10,000 • Post: 6:40P
(PLUS UP TO 30% PABF) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES IN 2017 - 2018 OR WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 25, 2017. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE AUGUST 25 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000 (CLAIMING RACES FOR $4,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY AND ALLOWANCES).
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Race Type: Paceless Race. There is no true early speed in this race. * KEY ANGLES * SEEYA WHEN I SEEYA: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. BARLEY TWIST: Ho rse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. RIDE THIS TRAIN: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
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SEEYA WHEN I SEEYA
10/1

9/2
8
ROCKIN' MELODY
2/1

7/1
4
BARLEY TWIST
3/1

7/1
6
RIDE THIS TRAIN
8/1

8/1

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Horse (In Running Style Order)

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Morn
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Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
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MAJESTIC SPRING
3

5/1
Stalker
87

88

30.3

58.8

49.3
4
BARLEY TWIST
4

3/1
Alternator/Stalker
81

79

88.8

68.0

59.0
8
ROCKIN' MELODY
8

2/1
Alternator/Stalker
89

78

60.5

75.0

66.5
2
SEEYA WHEN I SEEYA
2

10/1
Trailer
87

76

68.6

74.2

70.2
5
FULL METAL
5

6/1
Trailer
85

70

61.0

73.4

64.9
6
RIDE THIS TRAIN
6

8/1
Trailer
83

80

56.2

67.6

63.6
1
RENZO BERTONI
1

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
103

91

67.6

61.5

49.0
7
MANGOLD
7

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
87

79

44.1

49.4

35.9

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-25-2018, 07:53 AM

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

Race 6 - Maiden Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $9500 Class Rating: 45

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000

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The Walker Group Picks

# 7 SHARI'S TIME 9/2

# 9 MIA PROMESSA 7/2

# 1A GRAB THE LOOT 12/1

I favor SHARI'S TIME here. Looks very strong to be up on the lead at the first call. MIA PROMESSA - With a nice Equibase class figure average of 60, has one of the best class advantages in this group of horses. Rosendo has a win percentage of 19 over the last 30 days. GRAB THE LOOT - The price should be just right on this one. The extreme drop in competition can only help out this entrant this time around.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-25-2018, 07:53 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Zia Park - Race #8 - Post: 4:09pm - Allowance - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $40,500 Class Rating: 84

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#5 TILLA CAT (ML=4/1)
#3 FAST GATOR (ML=7/5)
#6 TO SATISFY YOU (ML=12/1)

TILLA CAT - This mare seems to run pretty good after a layoff. Rider and trainer do well when they team up. Hebert and Fincher have been steady together. Taking a big drop in class rating points from her March 17th race at Sunland Park. Based on that info, I will give this horse the edge. FAST GATOR - Changes tracks from last out at Ruidoso Downs to here. Multiple wins at different tracks tell me this thoroughbred likes to switch it up, so that's a good sign. When a horse finishes in-the-money as often as this filly does, you will usually want to use her in your exotic wagers. This animal collects a lot of money per start. I believe she will boost the lifetime total in this event. This horse's record for this distance is solid. TO SATISFY YOU - Don't often see a lucrative ROI like +245. This jock/conditioner tandem has done well together over the last year. I always like to see a horse getting Lasix for the 1st time. Aldavaz adds it on this one today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 MIKE AND TRIXIE (ML=3/1), #2 MOVIN ON (ML=6/1),

MIKE AND TRIXIE - If she goes off close to the morning line odds of 3/1, I'll have to pass. MOVIN ON - She probably cannot repeat that last stretch run effort and win against this field.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #5 TILLA CAT to win if you can get at least 3/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [5,6]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [3,5,6] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[3,5,6] with [3,5,6] with [2,3,5,6,7] with [2,3,5,6,7] Total Cost: $36

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-25-2018, 12:11 PM

Kansas City Royals vs. Cincinnati Reds Preview and Predictions 09-25-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 24th September 2018 by Gracenote
The Cincinnati Reds had difficulty locating their bats during their 10-game road trip, with five shutout losses serving as an eyesore on their 3-7 trek. The Reds (66-91) aim to find their offense Tuesday as they host the Kansas City Royals (54-102) in the opener of an abbreviated two-game interleague series between cellar-dwelling clubs.

"It'll be good to get home. It's been a long trip. Hopefully we'll be a little energized when we get home and start swinging the bats a little better," Cincinnati interim manager Jim Riggleman said. Scooter Gennett has five of his career-best 180 hits this season in the last five games entering the series versus Kansas City, against which he went 3-for-8 with two runs scored as the Reds recorded a pair of wins at Kauffman Stadium on June 12 and 13. The Royals answered losing five straight with two wins in three outings to split a four-game set in Detroit. Adalberto Mondesi homered for the fifth time in 10 games during Sunday's 3-2 setback, giving him six homers, 27 hits, 13 RBIs and 15 runs scored this month.

TV: 6:40 p.m. ET, FS Kansas City, FS Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals LH Eric Skoglund (1-5, 5.60 ERA) vs. Reds RH Matt Harvey (7-9, 4.92)

Skoglund saw his winless skid extend to eight outings last Tuesday despite scattering three hits over six scoreless innings at Pittsburgh. The 25-year-old has allowed only two runs and seven hits in his last three trips to the mound (13 innings), with all three earning him a no-decision as he works his way back from an ankle injury. "He threw the ball great," manager Ned Yost said. "Six strong innings. Did a really nice job. Got to 67 (pitches) last time out and was starting to get a little tired. Was in the mid-80s this time and felt great. So he's getting back on track."

Harvey answered a stellar outing with a disastrous one Wednesday, as he yielded seven runs on as many hits in 5 1/3 innings of a 7-0 setback at Milwaukee. The 29-year-old surrendered two homers for the second time in four starts, with a pair of three-run blasts against the Brewers upping his total to 26 in 150 innings this season. Harvey is limping down the stretch (2-4, 5.37 ERA since the All-Star break) and is 0-1 lifetime against Kansas City following a 4-3 loss while pitching with the New York Mets in 2016.

WALK-OFFS

1. Kansas City 2B Whit Merrifield has scored 15 times during his a 14-game hitting streak.

2. Reds 3B Joey Votto, who is 1-for-14 in his last four contests overall, had a bases-loaded triple in the 10th inning of a 5-1 victory over the Royals on June 12.

3. Kansas City 3B Hunter Dozier, who is 0-for-12 in his last three games, had a solo homer in that 10-inning loss to Cincinnati in June.

PREDICTION: Reds 3, Royals 2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-25-2018, 12:11 PM

Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals Preview and Predictions 09-25-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 25th September 2018 by Gracenote
Marlins vs. Nationals Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/25/2018

Max Scherzer's bid for a fourth Cy Young Award has taken a big hit of late, but the ace of the Washington Nationals has another chance to boost his resume when he takes on the visiting Miami Marlins in the second of a three-game series Tuesday night. Scherzer is 1-1 with a 5.06 ERA in his last five starts, falling behind Jacob deGrom of the New York Mets in most Cy Young predictions.

The Nationals' right-hander does have 14 innings with no earned runs allowed in his last two starts against the Marlins, who went 1-for-13 with runners in scoring position in dropping the series opener 7-3. Bryce Harper hit a double and added a sacrifice fly for Washington to reach the 100-RBI mark for the first time in his seven-year career. Anthony Rendon homered in Monday's win and he owns 16 RBIs in a nine-game stretch for the Nationals, who are 39-40 at home with two to play at Nationals Park. Rookie Jeff Brigham will make his fourth start for the Marlins on Tuesday.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Florida (Miami), MASN2 (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Jeff Brigham (0-3, 5.84 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Max Scherzer (17-7, 2.57)

Brigham is coming off the best of his three career starts after allowing two runs and three hits with six strikeouts over five innings against Cincinnati. He was reached for six runs in a total of 7 1/3 innings over his first two outings. The 26-year-old is holding left-handed batters to a .200 average but righties are at .350.

Scherzer had 13 strikeouts over seven innings in a no-decision against the New York Mets on Thursday, and he's 10 shy of becoming the second pitcher in franchise history to punch out 300 in a season. The 34-year-old entered Monday tied for the National League lead in wins, ranked third in ERA and topped all hurlers with a .188 opponents' batting average. He is 11-3 with a 3.09 ERA in 18 career starts against the Marlins.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rendon has reached safely in a career-high 32 straight games.

2. Marlins 1B Peter O'Brien is 5-for-10 with a home run and two doubles in three games against Washington this year.

3. Nationals LF Juan Soto slugged his 21st home run Monday, one shy of tying Harper for second on baseball's all-time list for a player before his 20th birthday.

PREDICTION: Nationals 7, Marlins 2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-25-2018, 12:11 PM

Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays Preview and Predictions 09-25-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 25th September 2018 by Gracenote
Astros vs. Blue Jays Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/25/2018

The Houston Astros are the hottest team in the majors in September, and their success this month has them on the verge of clinching consecutive division titles for the first time since winning three in a row from 1997-99. The Astros look to take one more step toward making that dream a reality Tuesday when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays in search of a fifth straight victory overall in the middle contest of a three-game set.

Brian McCann and Josh Reddick connected on back-to-back homers in the second inning as Houston raced out to a four-run lead after three frames and held on for a 5-3 win in Monday's series opener. The Astros, who are 17-4 in September, lowered their magic number to win the American League West to two. Houston (99-57) also only needs three victories over its final six contests to tie the 1998 club for the most wins in team history. Kevin Pillar homered Monday for the Blue Jays, who have dropped four of six following a four-game winning streak and lost three in a row to the Astros.

TV: 7:07 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston), Sportsnet (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Josh James (1-0, 2.81 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Sam Gaviglio (3-8, 5.18)

James secured his first major-league victory last Tuesday against Seattle, yielding four hits and two walks while striking out seven across 5 1/3 scoreless innings in his second career start. The Western Oklahoma State product earned his promotion at the beginning of the month by going 6-4 with a 3.23 ERA and fanning 171 in 114 1/3 frames across two minor-league stops. James has struck out 24 across 16 innings in four big-league appearances and is holding hitters to a .172 average entering his first start against Toronto.

Gaviglio is winless over his last four turns and hasn't lasted six innings over that time, including Thursday's no-decision versus Tampa Bay in which he permitted two runs over five innings. The 28-year-old Oregon native has not fared particularly well since joining the rotation for good in mid-May, posting a 2-8 record and 5.30 ERA in 22 starts. Evan Gattis has homered twice in three at-bats versus Gaviglio, who has given up seven runs in 12 frames while losing both of his career starts against Houston.

WALK-OFFS

1. With a victory on Tuesday, the Astros will match a club record by going 43 games over .500.

2. Toronto INF Yangervis Solarte went 2-for-4 on Monday to lift his batting average in nine career games against Houston to .387.

3. If Houston can win its final six games at Toronto and Baltimore, it will tie the 2001 Seattle Mariners (59-22) for the best road record in major-league history.

PREDICTION: Astros 7, Blue Jays 2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-25-2018, 12:11 PM

Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets Preview and Predictions 09-25-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 24th September 2018 by Gracenote
Braves vs. Mets Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/24/2018

The champagne has been popped and the celebratory T-shirts have been printed, but there is plenty of work remaining for the Atlanta Braves entering the final week of the season, starting Tuesday at the New York Mets. The newly crowned National League East champions have secured their first postseason berth since 2013, and look to build on their slim lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second seed and home-field advantage in the NL Division Series.

While the Braves will give some of their regulars time off during this six-game road trip to New York and Philadelphia, expect Atlanta to give starters at-bats against Noah Syndergaard on Tuesday and Jacob deGrom on Wednesday in preparation for facing tough pitching in the playoffs. First baseman Freddie Freeman, who began the season's final week leading the majors with 186 hits, is hitting .387 with 12 RBIs in 16 games against the Mets this season. New York never recovered from a 5-21 June, but the Mets are 34-28 since the All-Star break and have won 14 of 22 games in September. Outfielder Michael Conforto continued his strong late-season showing with two hits and three RBIs in Sunday's 8-6 victory over Washington, and is hitting .312 with seven homers and 25 RBIs in his past 19 contests.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Atlanta), SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Touki Toussaint (2-1, 4.30 ERA) vs. Mets RH Noah Syndergaard (12-4, 3.36)

Toussaint makes his sixth appearance and fifth start, on the heels of the most important outing of his short big-league career - striking out eight while allowing two runs in 5 2/3 innings Wednesday to beat St. Louis and snap Atlanta's four-game losing streak. The 22-year-old gave up three runs in one inning of relief Sept. 15 against Washington, but has posted a 3.27 ERA with a 1.14 WHIP in his four starts. Toussaint is holding opponents to a .190 batting average, and is a candidate to make the postseason roster.

Syndergaard made only seven starts a season ago because of injury, but in 23 starts this year he has regained his place on the short list of baseball's best pitchers. The 26-year-old brings a 1.27 WHIP while averaging 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings, and in the second half he has won seven of his 11 starts (7-3) with a 3.75 ERA. Syndergaard, who is 3-1 with a 2.70 ERA in September, is 0-1 in two starts against Atlanta this season with a 4.50 ERA.

WALK-OFFS

1. New York plans to activate 3B David Wright from the disabled list for the season, and the Mets captain - who last played in the majors on May 27, 2016 - could make a pinch-hit appearance in the series.

2. The Braves are 47-23 against the NL East this season, after going 103-124 within the division from 2015-17.

3. Atlanta SS Dansby Swanson is 5-for-10 lifetime against Syndergaard, while Freeman (.467) and RF Nick Markakis (.400) also have hit Syndergaard well.

PREDICTION: Mets 4, Braves 2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-25-2018, 12:12 PM

Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox Preview and Predictions 09-25-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 25th September 2018 by Gracenote
Orioles vs. Red Sox Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/25/2018

The Boston Red Sox have established a franchise record for victories and will continue their postseason preparation as they play the second of a three-game series against the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. A 6-2 victory in Monday's series opener was the 106th of the year for the Red Sox, eclipsing the team mark previously established in 1912.

Mookie Betts has been the catalyst for so many of Boston's victories this year and he is 10-for-16 with three home runs and eight RBIs over his last three games after notching a two-run homer and a single Monday. David Price will try to bounce back from his first loss in more than two months when he gets the start Tuesday for the Red Sox in what is expected to be rainy conditions. While Boston was in the process of establishing a team record for wins in the opener, the Orioles were matching a franchise mark (1939 St. Louis Browns) with their 111th loss. They'll try to avoid the unwanted record for a day with Jimmy Yacabonis on the mound to start Tuesday.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN (Baltimore), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Jimmy Yacabonis (0-2, 6.34 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH David Price (15-7, 3.53)

Yacabonis will be making his sixth start of the year and his second in a row after tossing four scoreless innings against Toronto on Wednesday. He also started against Boston on Aug. 11, giving up three runs over 4 2/3 frames. Betts is 2-for-5 with a triple against the 26-year-old Yacabonis.

Price was unbeaten in 11 straight starts and went 6-0 in that span before suffering the loss at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday. He gave up four earned runs in 5 1/3 innings to raise his ERA in four starts against the Yankees to 10.34, compared to 2.84 in 25 outings against all other opponents. Price is 14-5 with a 2.67 ERA in 27 career starts against the Orioles.

WALK-OFFS

1. Betts needs one stolen base to record the second 30/30 season in team history (Jacoby Ellsbury, 2011).

2. Orioles INF Tim Beckham is 4-for-12 with two homers, three RBIs and four runs scored during his three-game hitting streak.

3. Boston has won 18 of the last 20 meetings.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 7, Orioles 2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-25-2018, 12:12 PM

New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays Preview and Predictions 09-25-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 25th September 2018 by Gracenote
Yankees vs. Rays Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/25/2018

Veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen hopes to build off a productive night as his New York Yankees look to create more cushion in their fight for home field in the American League Wild Card Game when they visit the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. McCutchen, acquired from San Francisco in late August, was batting .212 with the Yankees before recording a double and a solo homer in Monday's 4-1 victory.

McCutchen (five homers, nine RBIs with New York) could be important in the playoffs if the Yankees decide to use Giancarlo Stanton or Aaron Judge as a designated hitter and Aaron Hicks, who left Monday's game with a tight hamstring, is not available. New York (96-60) leads Oakland by 1 1/2 games for the AL's top wild-card spot with six contests left on the schedule. Tampa Bay was officially eliminated from contention for the second wild card after managing two hits in Monday's setback, falling to 48-27 at home and losing for just the third time in 10 games overall. Tommy Pham had a double for the Rays in the series opener, extending his hitting streak to eight games and his on-base run to 26 contests.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ESPN, YES (New York), FS Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Luis Severino (18-8, 3.38 ERA) vs. Rays RH Jake Faria (4-3, 5.17)

Severino produced his second straight one-run performance Wednesday to post his first win since Aug. 26 in a 10-1 romp over Boston. The 24-year-old Dominican has a 2-1 mark with a 3.54 ERA in three starts versus Tampa Bay this season, although he surrendered season highs in runs (seven) and hits (11) over five innings of a 7-6 setback on July 23. Jake Bauers is 3-for-5 with a homer versus Severino, who is 7-2 with a 3.06 ERA in 13 career appearances (nine starts) against the Rays.

Faria makes his first start since Aug. 15 when he limited the Yankees to one run on three hits and two walks with two strikeouts over 3 1/3 innings in a no-decision. The 25-year-old California native has made five relief appearances, sandwiching that one start since coming off the disabled list, while allowing six runs and 12 hits across 11 2/3 innings without being involved in a decision. Brett Gardner is 2-for-5 with a homer against Faria, who is 0-0 with a 5.23 ERA in three career starts versus the Yankees.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tampa Bay SS Willy Adames has hit safely in his last eight games with an at-bat, going 10-for-29 in that stretch.

2. The Yankees have a league-best 252 homers and are one behind the 2016 Baltimore Orioles for the fifth most in baseball history.

3. Rays C Nick Ciuffo exited Monday's game with a bruised hand and is considered day-to-day.

PREDICTION: Yankees 5, Rays 2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-25-2018, 12:12 PM

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs Preview and Predictions 09-25-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 25th September 2018 by Gracenote
Pirates vs. Cubs Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/25/2018

The boom-or-bust nature of the Chicago Cubs' offense has been especially prevalent when they face the Pittsburgh Pirates. After opening their four-game set against the visiting Pirates with another weak offensive output, the Cubs will try to get the bats going and preserve their slim National League Central lead when the clubs meet for the second of four games Tuesday.

The Cubs have been held to one or zero runs in 10 of their last 16 losses, including Monday's 5-1 defeat in which pitcher Cole Hamels' solo homer accounted for Chicago's only run. The Cubs, who hold a 1 1/2-game edge on Milwaukee in their division, have scored a single run on a solo homer in each of their last five games against the Pirates. Pittsburgh is on its way to a strong finish to the season, having won 13 of their last 18. The season series is tied at eight wins apiece, and the Cubs have been limited to one run in six of their eight losses to the Pirates.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, AT&T SportsNet - Pittsburgh, WGN (Chicago)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Chris Archer (5-8, 4.49 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Mike Montgomery (5-5, 3.75)

Archer is 2-3 with a 4.86 ERA in nine starts since the Pirates acquired him from Tampa Bay ahead of the non-waiver trade deadline. The 29-year-old snapped a six-start winless streak Wednesday, holding Kansas City to one run over seven innings for his first win since Aug. 8. Archer is 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA in three starts against the Cubs.

Montgomery entered the season as a reliever but became a valuable member of the rotation beginning in late May, going 5-4 with a 3.35 ERA in 17 starts. The 29-year-old struck out eight and allowed one run on four hits over six frames to win at Arizona last Tuesday for his first win since Aug. 7. Montgomery is 3-0 with a 2.30 ERA in nine games (three starts) against the Pirates.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pittsburgh C Francisco Cervelli homered Monday and is 14-for-34 with four homers and 12 RBIs in 11 games against the Cubs this season.

2. Pirates CF Starling Marte (left calf tightness) did not play Monday and is day-to-day.

3. Cubs RHP Pedro Strop (left hamstring) played catch and took part in agility drills Monday and hopes to pitch before the end of the regular season.

PREDICTION: Cubs 4, Pirates 3

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 09-25-2018, 12:12 PM

Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins Preview and Predictions 09-25-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 24th September 2018 by Gracenote
Tigers vs. Twins Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/24/2018

The Minnesota Twins picked themselves up after a brief stumble to begin their 10-game road trip by erupting for 19 runs en route to a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers. The Twins (72-83), winners of five of their last seven overall, return to Target Field on Tuesday to face the Tigers (63-93) in the opener of their season-ending seven-game homestand.

Joe Mauer is in line for a hero's welcome should he reach base for the 3,073rd time in his distinguished career, which would snap a tie with Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew for the most in Twins history. The 35-year-old Mauer, who is 11-for-34 versus Detroit this season, registered a two-hit performance for the fifth time in his last 10 outings in Minnesota's 5-1 romp at Oakland on Sunday. The Tigers dropped five of seven on their final homestand of the season following Sunday's 3-2 setback to Kansas City. Nicholas Castellanos had 13 hits -- including seven for extra bases (five doubles, triple, homer) and five runs scored in the first six contests of the homestand, highlighted by going 6-for-11 in the previous series with Minnesota.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FS Detroit, FS North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers RH Spencer Turnbull (0-1, 10.80 ERA) vs. Twins TBA

Turnbull's first major-league start certainly didn't go the way of legend, as he answered a 1-2-3 first inning with a four-run, 36-pitch second in Wednesday's 8-2 setback versus Minnesota. In total, the 26-year-old was pierced for six runs on as many hits in four frames. Turnbull, who also balked on two occasions, told the Detroit News that "things started to speed up," and that he "just couldn't seem to get an out, and then it snowballed."

Minnesota plans to use an unannounced starter for the contest before giving way to rookie right-hander Kohl Stewart (2-1, 4.40 ERA). The 23-year-old Stewart replaced Gabriel Moya after the first inning and permitted no earned runs on three hits in six frames of a 6-1 victory at Detroit on Sept. 17. "Kind of how you would draw it up if you're hoping for success with the 'opener' format," Twins manager Paul Molitor said. "Moya gets through the first. Kohl was good. He got a lot of balls on the ground."

WALK-OFFS

1. Detroit has recorded 25 wins on the road, which is third-worst in the American League behind cellar-dwelling clubs Baltimore and Kansas City.

2. Twins LF Robbie Grossman had five hits and four runs scored in last week's series against the Tigers.

3. Detroit 3B Jeimer Candelario is 6-for-45 against Minnesota this season.

PREDICTION: Twins 4, Tigers 2

Tuesday 9-25-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

Tuesday 9-25-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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