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Free Play: Seattle Gonzalez -145
Free Play: Seattle Gonzalez -145
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Vegas Steam Line
MINNESOTA OVER 10Comment
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High Stakes Syndicate
New York Mets + 180Comment
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John Anthony Sports
Boston Red Sox - 200Comment
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PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres LH Eric Lauer (3-4, 4.73 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Masahiro Tanaka (3-3, 2.94)
Lauer is coming off his best start of the year, letting up one run across seven innings in a win over Arizona on Wednesday. He has 10 strikeouts with zero walks over his last two outings. The Kent State product has surrendered two earned runs in 11 frames over his two career interleague starts.
Tanaka owns a 1.42 ERA over his last four starts after giving up one run in six innings of a no-decision at Baltimore on Thursday. He has yielded two or fewer runs in five of his six home starts this year, including six scoreless innings against Tampa Bay two turns ago. The 30-year-old Tanaka has never faced the Padres and is 7-7 with a 3.48 ERA in interleague play.
WALK-OFFS
1. Machado had gone 10 straight games without an extra-base hit before his double Monday.
2. Frazier has four home runs and 10 RBIs over his last seven games.
3. Padres OF Hunter Renfroe is 8-for-17 with three home runs, six RBIs and six runs scored during a four-game hitting streak.
PREDICTION: Yankees 6, Padres 4Comment
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PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Adam Wainwright (4-4, 4.82 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Nick Pivetta (2-1, 8.35)
Wainwright answered an 0-2 mark in his last three starts by evening his record on Wednesday after allowing three runs on six hits in five innings of a 10-3 win versus Kansas City. The 37-year-old has struggled with his control of late, permitting nine walks in his last two starts (nine innings). Offseason acquisitions Jean Segura (10-for-22, homer) and Harper (9-for-20, homer) have flustered Wainwright, who owns a 7-2 mark with a 2.90 ERA in 15 career encounters (13 starts) against Philadelphia.
Pivetta will return to the starting rotation for the first time since April 16 after being recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 26-year-old British Columbia native was rocked for 18 runs and 31 hits -- including five homers -- in his first four starts of the season with the Phillies before working out the kinks with the IronPigs. Pivetta struck out 50 in 37 innings in Triple-A to show signs of the form he exhibited when he fanned 188 in 33 appearances with Philadelphia last season.
WALK-OFFS
1. St. Louis 1B Paul Goldschmidt went 1-for-11 with four strikeouts in the previous series versus Philadelphia.
2. Segura has hit safely in 15 of 16 games since going 1-for-14 in the previous series with the Cardinals.
3. St. Louis C Yadier Molina is expected to play in the series opener despite bruising his right thumb on Sunday.
PREDICTION: Cardinals 4, Phillies 3Comment
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PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers LH Matthew Boyd (4-4, 3.11 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Dylan Bundy (2-5, 4.67)
Boyd has allowed three or fewer earned runs in 10 of his 11 starts and is coming off six scoreless innings against Miami on Thursday. The 28-year-old scattered five hits and issued one walk while striking out seven but was not a part of the decision in a game Detroit went onto lose 5-2. Boyd was held out of the decision in his lone start against Baltimore last season when he yielded one run and two hits in 6 1/3 innings.
Bundy has failed to complete six innings in any of his last three starts and was reached for three runs and five hits over 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the New York Yankees on Thursday. The Oklahoma native owns 52 strikeouts in 52 innings but has surrendered 12 home runs. Bundy is facing Detroit for the first time since 2017 and is 0-1 with a 7.36 ERA in two career games - one start - against the Tigers.
WALK-OFFS
1. The Orioles traded RHP Yefry Ramirez to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for a player to be named or cash on Monday.
2. Detroit RF Nicholas Castellanos is 10-for-23 with five extra-base hits in the last five games.
3. Baltimore DH Mark Trumbo (knee surgery) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Bowie this week.
PREDICTION: Tigers 4, Orioles 3Comment
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PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Jeff Samardzija (2-3, 3.27 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Trevor Richards (1-5, 4.14)
Samardzija lost his second straight start after allowing six runs (none earned) on four hits in six innings of a 9-2 setback to Atlanta on Wednesday. The 34-year-old was taken deep on two occasions by the Braves and has surrendered seven homers in his last four games. Samardzija owns a 5-2 mark with a 3.62 ERA in 18 career appearances (nine starts) against the Marlins, with Walker (6-for-34, 10 strikeouts) and Martin Prado (2-for-23, five strikeouts) struggling mightily versus him.
Richards answered his first win of the season with a strong showing on Thursday, yielding one run in 5 2/3 innings before exiting with a no-decision at Detroit. The 26-year-old kept the ball in the park and issued just one walk versus the Tigers after surrendering two homers in four of the previous five outings and granting multiple free passes in each of his other nine starts this season. Richards recorded the win in his lone career start against San Francisco, allowing one run on two hits in six innings of a 3-1 victory on June 12, 2018.
WALK-OFFS
1. Miami F Garrett Cooper has seven hits -- including two homers -- with five RBIs and six runs scored in his last six games.
2. San Francisco 3B Evan Longoria is batting .310 on the road, as opposed to .157 at home.
3. Marlins C Jorge Alfaro has five hits with one homer, three RBIs and two runs scored in his last four games.
PREDICTION: Marlins 3, Giants 2Comment
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PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays LH Clayton Richard (0-0, 2.25 ERA) vs. Rays RH Ryne Stanek (0-1, 3.18)
Richard made his season debut against Boston on Thursday and yielded one run on two hits in four innings without factoring in the decision. The 35-year-old was designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres during spring training and made a start for Triple-A Buffalo before being returning to the majors last week. Richard spent most of his career in the National League and owns a 0.79 ERA in three career games - one start - against Tampa Bay.
Rays right-hander Ryne Stanek, who owns a 1.64 ERA in 14 starts when used as an opener, is expected to get the ball first on Tuesday, but the bulk of the innings are likely to go to Yarbrough. The 27-year-old Yarbrough was recalled from the minors last week and started at Cleveland on Thursday, allowing two runs and four hits in 7 1/2 innings to earn a win. Yarbrough worked two perfect relief innings to get the win at Toronto on April 12, striking out one.
WALK-OFFS
1. Blue Jays RHP Aaron Sanchez (nail avulsion) was removed from his start on Monday after 64 pitches.
2. Rays OF Tommy Pham is enjoying a 13-game hitting streak.
3. The top four hitters in the Toronto lineup combined to go 0-for-14 with six strikeouts on Monday.
PREDICTION: Rays 7, Blue Jays 4Comment
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PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (4-3, 3.25 ERA) vs. Braves LH Max Fried (7-2, 2.88)
Strasburg is enjoying one of his best seasons despite Washington’s struggles, posting a career-best 0.99 WHIP while averaging 10.9 strikeouts per nine innings and ranking second in the NL entering the week in strikeouts (87). The 30-year-old is 2-2 with a 2.62 ERA in five May starts while holding opponents to a .212 batting average and striking out 39 against eight walks. after giving up two earned runs on five hits over seven innings Thursday at the New York Mets. Strasburg, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in six of his past seven starts, is 11-11 with a 4.07 ERA in 30 career starts against Atlanta.
Fried has emerged as a potential All-Star through the first two months of the season, entering the week tied for the NL lead in wins while ranking sixth in ERA and 11th in WHIP (1.12). The 25-year-old started the season with two relief appearances, but has posted a 2.96 ERA in 10 starts since joining the rotation with 51 strikeouts, 11 walks and a 1.12 WHIP over 54 2/3 innings. Fried, who gave up two runs on four hits across six innings Wednesday at San Francisco to win his third consecutive start, has allowed one run on two hits over three innings in two appearances (one start) lifetime against Washington.
WALK-OFFS
1. Braves rookie LF Austin Riley is hitting .333 through his first 12 major-league games with two doubles, five homers, eight runs scored and 14 RBIs.
2. Washington 3B Anthony Rendon had a walk among four plate appearances Monday, extending his streak of reaching base safely to 14 games.
3. Atlanta optioned RHP Kyle Wright to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday, and is expected to bring OF Matt Joyce off the bereavement list for Tuesday’s series opener.
PREDICTION: Braves 2, Nationals 1Comment
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PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jon Lester (3-3, 2.68 ERA) vs. Astros RH Corbin Martin (1-1, 4.97)
Lester’s struggles have followed a dominant start to the season during which he allowed just five earned runs over his first seven starts. The 35-year-old yielded 12 runs - nine earned - and 17 hits (three homers) in 8 1/3 innings to lose outings against Washington and Philadelphia. Michael Brantley is 8-for-24 with two doubles versus Lester, who is 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA in two career starts against the Astros.
Martin has completed more than four innings just once in his first three starts, giving up a homer in each outing. The 23-year-old native of Houston won his debut against Texas after allowing two runs in 5 1/3 frames but has given up seven over 7 1/3 innings in his last two turns. Martin, a second-round pick in the 2017 draft, will face the Cubs for the first time after losing to the Chicago White Sox last time out.
WALK-OFFS
1. Houston placed INF Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list and purchased the contract of 28-year-old 2B Jack Mayfield, who recorded an RBI double in his major-league debut on Monday, from Triple-A Round Rock.
2. Cubs SS Addison Russell homered among his three hits on Monday and is 7-for-12 with two blasts and three RBIs at MInute Maid Park.
3. The Astros are 13-5 against left-handed starting pitchers this year and own a major league-best 56-25 record in interleague play since the start of the 2015 season.
PREDICTION: Cubs 5, Astros 2Comment
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PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Brad Keller (3-5, 4.43 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Lucas Giolito (6-1, 2.77)
Keller snapped a four-game losing streak and won for the first time since April 12 in Wednesday's victory at St. Louis after yielding two runs despite walking four and hitting two batters across seven innings. The Georgia native has struggled with his control all season long, issuing at least three passes in 10 consecutive outings and a major-league high 41 overall. Tim Anderson is 1-for-14 with a homer versus Keller, who is 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA in two starts against the White Sox in 2019.
Giolito has won four straight starts and extended his winning streak to five games Thursday in Houston after striking out nine during a four-hit shutout - his first in 52 career turns. The 24-year-old is in the midst of the most dominant stretch of his career, permitting a total of two runs on 14 hits while fanning 29 over 28 1/3 innings in his last four outings. Giolito gave up two runs over 6 2/3 frames while winning his season debut versus Kansas City on March 31.
WALK-OFFS
1. Including his 2-for-2 effort during Monday's suspended game, Royals 3B Hunter Dozier has eight hits in 11 at-bats over the last three contests.
2. Anderson, who did not play Monday due to a wrist injury, is hitting .344 with four doubles, two home runs, eight RBIs and 11 runs scored over 17 games against the AL Central this season.
3. Kansas City SS Adalberto Mondesi (18) and Anderson (13) rank first and second, respectively, in the majors in steals.
PREDICTION: White Sox 4, Royals 1Comment
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PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Merrill Kelly (4-5, 4.75 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Antonio Senzatela (3-4, 6.21)
Kelly turned in the shortest outing of his career against San Diego last Wednesday, allowing four runs in 1 2/3 innings. “I just need to forget about it,” Kelly told reporters. “It’s over with. There’s nothing I can do now. I can’t go back and make pitches. It’s over and done with. Just try to focus on the next start.” The 30-year-old rookie owns a 40-to-22 strikeout-to-walk ratio over his first 10 starts covering 53 innings.
Senzatela is also looking to bounce back after allowing eight runs and nine hits in 3 1/3 innings against Pittsburgh last Thursday. The 24-year-old native of Venezuela owns a 5.47 ERA in five road starts this season compared to a 7.27 mark in three outings at Coors Field. Senzatela is 1-4 with a 6.14 ERA in eight career games (four starts) versus Arizona – including 1-3 with a 4.71 mark in four games (three starts) last season.
WALK-OFFS
1. Arenado is 16-for-31 with four homers and 11 RBIs during his seven-game hitting streak.
2. The Diamondbacks placed Luke Weaver (forearm) on the 10-day injured list with and recalled fellow RHP Jimmie Sherfy from Triple-A Reno.
3. Colorado recalled OF Yonathan Daza from Triple-A Albuquerque to replace Blackmon.
PREDICTION: Rockies 8, Diamondbacks 5Comment
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PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Nick Tropeano (2018: 5-6, 4.74 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Frankie Montas (6-2, 2.40)
The Angels are expected to use a reliever as an opener in front of Tropeano, who will be promoted from Triple-A Salt Lake after going 1-1 with a 7.66 ERA in five starts for the Bees. The 28-year-old native New Yorker made 14 starts for the Angels last season, finishing with a 5-6 record and 4.74 ERA over 76 innings. Tropeano is pitching for the first time since May 19, when he allowed two runs over five innings in a 9-2 victory over the Las Vegas Aviators.
Montas’ breakout season continued last Wednesday, when he allowed five hits over six shutout frames in a 7-2 win over Cleveland. The 26-year-old native of the Dominican Republic has pitched at least six innings in four straight starts, allowing a total of five runs with 31 strikeouts over that stretch. Calhoun is 4-for-6 with a home run against Montas, who is 1-0 with a 1.59 ERA in four career games (one starts) versus the Angels.
WALK-OFFS
1. The Athletics have a season-high seven-game errorless streak and have made just five errors over the past 20 games.
2. Angels C Jonathan Lucroy (stomach virus) was scratched from Monday’s starting lineup and is listed as day-to-day.
3. The Athletics are 19-1-3 over their last 23 series at Oakland Coliseum.
PREDICTION: Athletics 7, Angels 2Comment
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WNBA
Dunkel
Tuesday, May 28
Indiana @ Connecticut
Game 613-614
May 28, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
105.816
Connecticut
110.874
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Connecticut
by 5
172
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Connecticut
by 9
162
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
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