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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park
RACE #1 - BELMONT PARK - 1:30 PM EASTERN POST
8½ FURLONGS DIRT FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD $40,000.00 OPTIONAL CLAIMING $70,000.00 PURSE

#1 MIGHT BE
#4 TAKE CHARGE AUBREY
#5 COTTON CANDY CUTIE
#2 RACHAEL'S BLUE MOON

#1 MIGHT BE has it the board in four of her last five outings, including "POWER RUN WIN" in both her last start, as well as in her 4th race back. Jockey Dylan Davis, and Trainer Chris Englehart send her to the post for the "Wednesday Opener" ... they've hit the board with 55% of their entries saddled as a team to date. #4 TAKE CHARGE AUBREY, the pace profile leader in this field racing at, or about, today's distance of a mile and 1/16th in the dirt, and has hit the board in four straight, with three of those "board hit efforts," including a win in her 3rd race back, also qualifying as "POWER RUNS."

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Belmont Park

09/26/18, BEL, Race 8, 5.18 ET
6F [Inner Turf] 1.06.04 ALLOWANCE. Purse $66,000.
INNER TURF FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE AND APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE-BRED REGISTRY WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $13,000 OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES
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 27.22, $1 ROI 0.95, For Race Category Non-Maiden Turf
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 1 Shanghai Dreams 6-1 Rosario J Falcone. Jr. Robert N. T
099.2296 12 Southern Gal 4-1 Ortiz J L Casse Mark E. F
098.2967 6 Something Joyful 3-1 Castellano J Englehart Jeremiah C. E
097.8159 5 Hollywood Cat 5-1 Ortiz. Jr. I Servis Jason
097.4374 11 Bid You Adieu 15-1 Cohen D Reynolds Patrick L. L
097.1572 4 Summer Squeeze 8-1 Davis D Hennig Mark A. W
097.0667 15 She's Delightful 8/5 Rider TBA Brown Bruce R.
096.3895 13 The Two Nancy's 15-1 Bravo J Gorham Michael E. J
096.3776 3 Wantagh Queen 10-1 Saez L Dini Michael
095.6358 9 Merlins Muse 15-1 Franco M Donk David G.
093.1939 7 Beaux Arts 10-1 Luzzi M J Cash Russell J.
092.9307 8 Forever Daisy 20-1 Cancel E Donk David G.
092.0141 10 Louisiana Lady 30-1 Diaz. Jr. H R O'Brien Leo
091.6421 14 Carlisle Belle 15-1 Rider TBA Sciacca Gary
088.2349 2 Tiffanys Freud(b+) 30-1 Brown D O'Brien Leo S
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse Win Percent 26.05, $1 ROI 0.82, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 5 Hollywood Cat 5-1 Ortiz. Jr. I Servis Jason T
099.8125 1 Shanghai Dreams 6-1 Rosario J Falcone. Jr. Robert N.
099.5958 6 Something Joyful 3-1 Castellano J Englehart Jeremiah C. JFE
099.3408 12 Southern Gal 4-1 Ortiz J L Casse Mark E.
097.6919 11 Bid You Adieu 15-1 Cohen D Reynolds Patrick L. L
097.3874 13 The Two Nancy's 15-1 Bravo J Gorham Michael E.
097.1301 15 She's Delightful 8/5 Rider TBA Brown Bruce R.
096.0926 9 Merlins Muse 15-1 Franco M Donk David G.
095.3184 3 Wantagh Queen 10-1 Saez L Dini Michael
095.2398 4 Summer Squeeze 8-1 Davis D Hennig Mark A. W
094.8759 8 Forever Daisy 20-1 Cancel E Donk David G.
092.9097 14 Carlisle Belle 15-1 Rider TBA Sciacca Gary
091.9791 10 Louisiana Lady 30-1 Diaz. Jr. H R O'Brien Leo
090.9885 7 Beaux Arts 10-1 Luzzi M J Cash Russell J.
089.4897 2 Tiffanys Freud(b+) 30-1 Brown D O'Brien Leo S

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

Race 7 - SA - 8.3f on the Turf. Purse: $22000 Class Rating: 90

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $25,000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES ON THE TURF IN 2018 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 26 ALLOWED 3 LBS. A RACE SINCE JUNE 26, 2018 ALLOWED 5 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 5 LAKOTA 10/1

# 1 SILLY FACTOR 12/1

# 7 FOLK MAGIC 5/2

LAKOTA has a respectable shot to take this contest and the potential return justifies the dangerous nature of the long odds. SILLY FACTOR - Has to be given consideration against this group of horses displaying quite good figures recently and an average speed figure of 85 under similar conditions. Always hard to beat Bennett and Centeno working together, winning 32 percent of their races. FOLK MAGIC - Has been racing strongly and has among the most competitive speed in the race for today's distance. Must be given a chance given the class of races run recently.

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

Race 7 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $9000 Class Rating: 74

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 26 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 2 IT'S DEBATABLE 3/1

# 4 LOVER'S LEAP 7/2

# 9 SIDE TRACKS 8/1

IT'S DEBATABLE is my choice. Boasts reliable Equibase Speed Figures on average overall when put alongside the rest of this group of animals. With a strong 72 average speed figure at the distance, seems well suited for today's contest. In fine fettle, and coming right back again this time around. LOVER'S LEAP - Is a contender - given the 71 Equibase Speed Fig from his most recent race. He has competitive class ratings, averaging 83, and has to be carefully examined for this event. SIDE TRACKS - Should be carefully examined for this race if only for the respectable speed fig garnered in the last race. Has garnered reliable Equibase Speed Figs in dirt sprint races in the past.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Indiana Downs
Indiana Downs - Race 2

Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / 50 Cent Trifecta / Superfecta 10 Cent Superfecta / 50 Cent Pick 3 (Races 2-3-4) 50 Cent Pick 4 (Races 2-3-4-5)


Allowance • 1 Mile • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 78 • Purse: $34,500 • Post: 2:33P
FOR REGISTERED INDIANA BREDS FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE AUGUST 26 ALLOWED 2 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $10,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES).
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Paceless Race. There is no true early speed in this race. * KEY ANGLES * NATIVE LION: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. TRIPLE A: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. BLACK NOVA: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Jockey/T rainer combination return on investment is at least +20. GINORMOUS: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
1
NATIVE LION
8/5

4/1
2
TRIPLE A
4/1

5/1
5
BLACK NOVA
2/1

6/1
8
GINORMOUS
15/1

10/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
NATIVE LION
1

8/5
Stalker
72

73

48.5

69.7

66.7
2
TRIPLE A
2

4/1
Trailer
78

73

54.8

56.1

51.6
5
BLACK NOVA
5

2/1
Trailer
72

69

49.2

61.2

55.2
7
TIME TO TELL
7

20/1
Trailer
61

48

37.2

49.8

36.3
6
BABES ON A BUDGET
6

20/1
Trailer
59

59

36.7

45.1

31.1
8
GINORMOUS
8

15/1
Alternator/Trailer
53

61

29.4

64.5

56.0
4
LIL SUCRETTE
4

8/1
Alternator/Non-contender
67

69

44.7

49.5

41.0
9
ROYAL KNIGHTOWL
9

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
58

54

37.5

51.9

37.4
3
FORGET I'M A LADY
3

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
65

65

34.8

17.2

0.7

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Mountaineer Park - Race #7 - Post: 9:12pm - Starter Allowance - 2.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $15,900 Class Rating: 93

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#6 PHONEMYPOSSEAGAIN (ML=3/1)


PHONEMYPOSSEAGAIN - To play a campaigner off morning drills, you have to know when to tell if a horse is fit. The fact that this gelding worked recently at longer distance is a positive angle. Widely used handicapping angle - 3rd or 4th start after a layoff generally leads to a big effort. A live one today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 ROMAN OFFICER (ML=7/5), #2 BEBOPALEON (ML=5/2), #5 APPEALING YANKEE (ML=8/1),

ROMAN OFFICER - The morning-line favorite is vulnerable here with the lack of morning blow outs. 85/76/69, are the lessening speed figs for this pony. Finished second in his most recent effort with a quite unimpressive fig. When I look at today's class rating, it would take an improved performance to prove victorious after that in this bunch. BEBOPALEON - Finished fourth last time out. Would have to perk up to be on the board in today's race. APPEALING YANKEE - The speed rating last time out doesn't fit very well in this contest when I look at the class rating of today's contest. Mark this thoroughbred as a likely underlay.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - PHONEMYPOSSEAGAIN - This gelding improved his speed rating two races back on Aug 10th and improved again in the last race.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #6 PHONEMYPOSSEAGAIN to win if you can get at least 1/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
None

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Presque Isle Downs - Race #3 - Post: 6:15pm - Maiden Special - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $27,000 Class Rating: 78

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#1 KOALA BEAR (ML=4/1)
#4 EXECUTIVE BONUS (ML=7/2)


KOALA BEAR - First-timer has morning works over the Presque Isle Downs strip, which is always a plus. The ROI when Martinez and Rogers get together is outstanding. I always like to see a campaigner getting Lasix for the first time. Rogers adds it on this one today. EXECUTIVE BONUS - This gelding should give a strong showing of himself in today's affair.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 MIAMI SMUGGLER (ML=2/1), #6 DONALD (ML=5/2), #5 STUNNING BABY (ML=6/1),

MIAMI SMUGGLER - Don't think this mount is worth 2/1 in this event. DONALD - Last raced on September 9th at Presque Isle Downs, finishing fourth. Unlikely to improve off of that outing today. STUNNING BABY - Last ran on Sep 9th at Presque Isle Downs, finishing sixth. Not likely to advance off of that effort today. Pedestrian speed rating last time around the track at Presque Isle Downs at 6 furlongs. Don't believe this mount will improve too much in today's event.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#1 KOALA BEAR is going to be the play if we are getting 3/2 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,4]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Remington Park
Remington Park - Race 9

Exacta / Trifecta (.50 Cent Minimum) / Superfecta (.10 Cent Minimum)


Claiming $10,000 • 5 Furlongs • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 93 • Purse: $15,950 • Post: 10:45
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JULY 26, 2018 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000. OKLAHOMA BRED CLAIMING PRICE $12,500. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $7,500 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES). (IF MANAGEMENT DEEMS IT NECESSARY TO TAKE THIS RACE OFF THE TURF, IT WILL BE RUN AT A DISTANCE OF 5 FURLONG ON THE MAIN TRACK.).
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. THE BULL (AUS) is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * THE BULL (AUS): Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. L. A. FREEWA Y: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. HANDFUL OF STRIPES: Today is a sprint and the horse is carrying at least 120 lbs. FROM DAY ONE: Today is a sprint and the horse is carr ying at least 120 lbs.
7
THE BULL (AUS)
7/2

4/1
4
L. A. FREEWAY
3/1

7/1
6
HANDFUL OF STRIPES
6/1

7/1
5
FROM DAY ONE
20/1

8/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
7
THE BULL (AUS)
7

7/2
Front-runner
97

91

95.8

88.0

81.5
5
FROM DAY ONE
5

20/1
Front-runner
88

85

88.5

79.8

68.8
6
HANDFUL OF STRIPES
6

6/1
Front-runner
94

87

79.4

82.6

72.1
4
L. A. FREEWAY
4

3/1
Front-runner
94

92

68.5

84.4

74.9
9
IDONT KNOW HISNAME
9

30/1
Front-runner
75

67

67.0

60.6

40.1
10
COURAGEOUS ONE
10

20/1
Front-runner
85

82

58.8

77.7

58.2
8
BAD HUMOR
8

10/1
Alternator/Stalker
94

87

76.6

86.4

75.9
2
BLUEGRASS BRONCO
2

6/1
Alternator/Stalker
96

87

76.2

84.4

77.4
11
THE IMPOSTER
11

12/1
Trailer
104

86

65.2

83.8

78.8
12
INTO N OUT OF
12

5/1
Trailer
86

84

51.6

76.7

56.2
3
JAMES AND COMPANY
3

20/1
Alternator/Trailer
91

83

72.8

85.2

70.2
1
SMOOTH FLIGHT
1

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
89

86

58.4

73.0

54.0

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Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox Preview and Predictions 09-26-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 25th September 2018 by Gracenote
The Boston Red Sox were given a little extra time to bask in the glory of a franchise-record 106th win. After a rainout at Fenway Park, the Red Sox will try to add to their gaudy victory total with a day-night doubleheader against the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.

The scheduled contest was called early on a very wet Tuesday in Boston, which came on the heels of the Red Sox winning the series opener 6-2 on Monday to set the new team mark. Mookie Betts bolstered his MVP candidacy with a home run for the third straight game to lead the way for Boston, which has also clinched the best record in the majors and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. David Price puts an 8-2 home record on the line when he starts the matinee for the Red Sox followed by Chris Sale at night. At 45-111 and one defeat away from establishing a new franchise mark for losses in a season, Baltimore will give rookie Ryan Meisinger his first career start in the opener and then play it by ear in the nightcap.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Baltimore), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Ryan Meisinger (2-0, 4.50 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH David Price (15-7, 3.53)

Meisinger's longest outing of the year was a three-inning stint July 9 against the New York Yankees and he's lasted two frames in each of his last two appearances. He is 2-0 with an 0.00 ERA over his last five outings, striking out eight in 7 2/3 innings. The 24-year-old will be facing the Red Sox for the first time.

Price was unbeaten in 11 straight starts and 6-0 in that span before suffering a 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. The Vanderbilt product is 14-5 with a 2.67 ERA in 27 career matchups with 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 IF 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

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Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals Preview and Predictions 09-26-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 25th September 2018 by Gracenote
Anthony Rendon is making the most of a disappointing season for his Washington Nationals, who look to finish off a three-game sweep of the visiting Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Rendon was 3-for-3 in Tuesday's 9-4 win while recording a home run and four RBIs for the second straight game.

The 28-year-old Rendon is batting .512 with five homers and 20 RBIs during a scorching 11-game hitting streak and has reached base safely in his last 33 contests. Rendon and teammate Bryce Harper, who was 1-for-1 with three walks Tuesday, are both set to be free agents this offseason and could potentially be playing their final home game for the Nationals on Wednesday. Tanner Roark was scheduled to start the finale for Washington but has opted to stay in Atlanta with his wife and their newborn child. Kyle McGowin will take Roark's spot in the rotation when he starts Wednesday opposite Marlins lefty Wei-Yin Chen.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, FS Florida (Miami), MASN (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins LH Wei-Yin Chen (6-11, 4.66 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Kyle McGowin (0-0, 6.75)

Chen continued his dominance at home with seven scoreless innings and eight strikeouts against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. He is 5-3 with a 1.62 ERA in 13 starts at Marlins Park while sporting a 1-8 record and a 9.29 ERA in 12 starts on the road, including two visits to Washington in which he gave up nine runs in a total of 10 innings. Mark Reynolds is 5-for-12 with three home runs and seven RBIs against the 33-year-old Chen.

McGowin will be making his first career start after three relief appearances earlier in the month. He struck out the only two men he faced in his most recent appearance Sept. 14 at Atlanta. The 26-year-old had a 1.20 ERA while allowing 26 hits in 52 2/3 innings over eight starts for Triple-A Syracuse this year.

WALK-OFFS

1. Miami's scheduled season finale in Pittsburgh on Oct. 1 - a makeup of a Sept. 9 rainout - was canceled Tuesday with both teams out of playoff contention.

2. Nationals SS Trea Turner has played in each of the team's first 158 games and can become the first Washington player since Ryan Zimmerman in 2007 to play the full schedule.

3. Marlins 1B Peter O'Brien is 7-for-14 with two homers in four games against Washington this year.

PREDICTION: Nationals 6, Marlins 5

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Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays Preview and Predictions 09-26-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 26th September 2018 by Gracenote
The Houston Astros celebrated consecutive division titles for the first time since a three-peat from 1997-99 early Wednesday morning. Winners of five in a row and 18 of 22 in September, the American League West champion Astros (100-57) may take liberties with their lineup on Wednesday afternoon when they play the series finale versus the host Toronto Blue Jays (71-87).

Alex Bregman went deep for a team-leading 31st time this season when he belted a two-run homer in the first inning on Tuesday to extend his club-record streak of reaching base safely on the road to 53 games. The 24-year-old Bregman has tormented Toronto this season, going 12-for-23 with 10 extra-base hits (six doubles, four homers) to go along with nine RBIs. While Houston has an eye on the playoffs, the Blue Jays have no such plans and dropped their third in a row overall and fourth straight to the Astros this season. Aledmys Diaz had a single and double on Tuesday to improve to 7-for-16 during his five-game hitting streak and 7-for-15 against the Astros this season.

TV: 4:07 p.m. ET, MLB Network, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston), Sportsnet (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Chris Devenski (2-2, 4.12 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Sean Reid-Foley (2-4, 5.40)

Devenski will begin a "bullpen day" for Houston when he makes his sixth appearance since coming off the disabled list on Aug. 29. The 27-year-old surrendered a homer in the first two contests of September before tossing a scoreless inning of relief in back-to-back encounters versus Seattle on Sept. 18-19. Devenski also tossed a scoreless inning of work in his lone appearance against Toronto this season and has held the current crop of Blue Jays to going 3-for-15 with six strikeouts.

Reid-Foley will receive another start in a decision that was necessitated after fellow right-hander Aaron Sanchez underwent surgery on his right index finger. The 23-year-old Reid-Foley allowed four runs on six hits over four innings of an 11-3 setback versus Tampa Bay last Friday. Reid-Foley has struggled with his control, issuing four walks in back-to-back contests to raise his total to 20 in six outings (30 innings).

WALK-OFFS

1. Houston 1B Yuli Gurriel is 20-for-45 with three homers, 15 RBIs and nine runs scored during his 11-game hitting streak.

2. Blue Jays DH Kendrys Morales is 0-for-11 with five strikeouts versus the Astros this season.

3. Houston SS Carlos Correa (back) is expected to return from a six-game absence on Wednesday and start at designated hitter.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 5, Astros 2

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Kansas City Royals vs. Cincinnati Reds Preview and Predictions 09-26-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 25th September 2018 by Gracenote
Hunter Dozier hasn't been shy about flexing his muscles against the Cincinnati Reds this season. After belting the go-ahead homer in the ninth inning in the opener, Dozier looks to provide an encore on Wednesday as the Kansas City Royals (55-102) bid for a sweep of their abbreviated two-game interleague series against the host Reds (66-92) at Great American Ball Park.

Dozier, who also went deep when the cellar-dwelling teams met in their initial two-game series in June, entered Tuesday's tilt mired in an 0-for-12 stretch and was retired three times before launching his 11th homer in a 4-3 win. Ryan O'Hearn also went deep and has two homers among his eight hits during his last six games for Kansas City, which has won three of its last four and needs two more victories over its final five contests to avoid matching a franchise record of 106 losses (2005). Cincinnati, which has endured its fair share of setbacks this season, has dropped four straight overall and seven in a row in interleague play. Scooter Gennett had a triple on Tuesday to improve to 4-for-12 with three runs scored versus the Royals this season.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Heath Fillmyer (3-2, 4.56 ERA) vs. Reds LH Cody Reed (1-2, 3.66)

Fillmyer tasted defeat for the first time since July 8 on Wednesday despite allowing two runs across seven innings of a 2-1 setback at Pittsburgh. The 24-year-old did not walk a batter versus the Pirates, marking his first contest without issuing a free pass since a two-inning stint at Seattle on June 30. Fillmyer will be making his 17th career appearance overall and first versus Cincinnati on Wednesday.

Reed recorded his second straight scoreless outing on Thursday after scattering five hits and striking out six over six innings in a 4-2 win at Miami. "I was just throwing the ball over the plate. Getting those quick outs and getting the team off the field and back swinging the sticks was good," the 25-year-old told reporters. Reed, who has adjusted quite nicely since shuffling from the bullpen, will face the team which selected him in the second round of the June 2013 draft.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cincinnati OF Phillip Ervin has struck out at least once in 13 consecutive contests.

2. Kansas City C Salvador Perez scored twice on Tuesday and had a pair of singles to extend his hitting streak to four games.

3. Reds RF Scott Schebler is 0-for-11 in his last three contests.

PREDICTION: Reds 4, Royals 1

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New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays Preview and Predictions 09-26-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 26th September 2018 by Gracenote
Yankees vs. Rays Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/26/2018

Miguel Andujar continues to build his resume for the American League Rookie of the Year honors and looks to push his batting average over .300 when the New York Yankees visit the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday for the third contest of their four-game series. Andujar (.298) launched a solo homer in Tuesday's 9-2 rout and is 8-for-24 with five extra-base hits over his last six games for the playoff-bound Yankees.

New York's Gary Sanchez also hopes to build off a big performance on Tuesday, when he was 2-for-4 - including his first homer in two weeks - with four RBIs after a stretch during which he went 1-for-27 over eight games. Masahiro Tanaka is 1-1 with a 1.20 ERA against Tampa Bay in 2018 as he takes the mound for the Yankees on Wednesday, while the Rays will open the contest with hard-throwing reliever Ryne Stanek. Tampa Bay has suffered back-to-back losses for the first time since Aug 17 and 18, getting outscored 13-3 in the first two contests of the series. Brandon Lowe went 3-for-3 with two RBIs in Tuesday's setback while Tommy Pham extended his hitting streak to nine games (15-for-34) and his on-base run to 27 contests with a double.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Masahiro Tanaka (12-5, 3.67 ERA) vs. Rays RH Ryne Stanek (2-3, 2.70)

Tanaka is unbeaten in his last four starts despite allowing five runs and eight hits in four innings of a no-decision against Boston last Thursday. The 29-year-old native of Japan yielded one run on 14 hits and three walks over 21 frames in his previous three turns. Kevin Kiermaier is 7-for-22 with a homer against Tanaka, who is 8-3 with a 3.58 ERA in 13 career starts versus the Rays - including a 4-2 record and 4.41 mark at Tropicana Field.

Stanek recorded two strikeouts while working a total of one inning in a pair of relief outings that followed his last start on Sept. 20, when he yielded two runs in one frame at Toronto. The 27-year-old from Kansas is 0-2 with a 2.92 ERA in the "opener" role, registering 48 strikeouts while limiting opponents to a .189 batting average over 37 innings in 27 outings. Aaron Judge is 2-for-4 versus Stanek, who has given up one unearned run over 6 1/3 frames against the Yankees in 2018.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tampa Bay DH-1B Ji-Man Choi went through concussion protocol after a collision with Sanchez at home plate on Tuesday.

2. New York OF Aaron Hicks likely will miss another day or two, but an MRI on his hamstring Tuesday showed no tear.

3. The Rays need three wins in their final five games to reach 90 for the sixth time in franchise history and first since 2013.

PREDICTION: Yankees 5, Rays 2