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**Udog** · 08-21-2015, 08:26 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- Robert Griffin III got knocked goofy by Detroit last night; to me there is no way he is Washington's starting QB against Miami in three weeks.

-- NFL kickers made 54-56 of the longer PATs last week.

-- According to Wikipedia, former Subway spokesman Jared Fogle is worth $15M; wonder how much of that his lawyers will get?

-- There is a gameshow on SyFy channel called Geeks who Drink; have to check it out and report back if it is any good or not.

-- High school football starts in some areas tonight; hope the kids stay hydrated!!!

-- One of my heroes turned 70 last week; happy birthday to the great Steve Martin.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Some knowledge with weekend here.....

13) If the Denver Broncos started their season today, three (LT-LG-C) of their five starting offensive linemen would be playing in their first NFL game. That not good, especially with an immobile quarterback.

12) ESPN had cameras in the pylons on the goal line for last night's NFL game; gives you some unusual looks at the game. Wonder how much it'll effect replay decisions?

11) Cross Kelvin Benjamin off your fantasy football lists; he tore his ACL, is out for the year. Will the Panthers sign Reggie Wayne to replace him? They say no, but Carolina has a lot of $$$$ invested in Cam Newton-- he needs some help.

10) Why are the Colts letting Chuck Pagano coach this season as a lame duck? It really makes very little sense; if they like him, sign him long term. If they don't like him, they should've fired him last winter and moved on.

9) Morning Joe is a mostly political show at 6am on MSNBC; they opened their show one day this week with clips from several football movies:

Friday Night Lights, The Program, Rudy, Varsity Blues, Any Given Sunday, etc.....I had no idea what they were doing, until they then showed Presidential candidate Marco Rubio playing catch on the campaign trail and drilling some little kid in the face with a pass. Quality stuff. Rubio seems like a good guy; not sure he has a chance.

8) If the border with Mexico is such a problem, how come no one talks about the border with Canada? Wouldn't the same problems exist there?

7) Greedy bastard update: Went to Saratoga racetrack Thursday to visit with some friends; they charge $5 for a 20-ounce Coke, $5.25 for a mediocre Sabrett hot dog. Now you can also rent a chair for only $5, if you can't get a picnic table- thats a good price. If you go to the track, its a fun day, just bring your own food or eat before you go.

6) Texas Rangers' manager Jeff Banister had bone cancer in his ankle when he was in high school and almost had his leg amputated. He needed seven operations on his left leg and ankle as a teenager, then broke three vertebrae in his neck in junior college and was paralyzed for ten days. Obviously, Banister is a tough human.

Despite that, he made the major leagues and singled in his only MLB at-bat, against a pretty good pitcher (Dan Petry) on July 23, 1991. His manager in AAA that year was current Mets' manager Terry Collins.

5) Phillies saved $2M by unloading Chase Utley on Dodgers; when we talk about baseball, $2M doesn't sound like much money, but you have to sell a lot of souvenirs and hot dogs to make $2M. It is about time the Phillies cleaned house, anyway.

4) Utley's acquisition puts the Dodger payroll right around $307M, over $80M of which is dead money (guys no longer with the Dodgers). LA DFA'd Alberto Callaspo to make room for Utley on the 40-man roster- they have ten days to trade him or he can become a free agent or go play for their AAA team.

3) Speaking of the Dodgers, they hardly ever shift when Clayton Kershaw pitches; some pitchers get really ticked off with defensive shifts, and apparently the Dodgers defer to Kershaw's wishes and play pretty much straight up. When a guy gets paid around $1M per start, you have to let him dictate his environment.

2) I enjoy listening to Marlins' broadcasts, but their orgranization is dysfunctional so now the announcers often wind up talking about nonsense a lot of the time, just to be entertaining-- it is too depressing to talk about their team. My new favorite guys to listen to are the Angels' announcers, Victor Rojas and Mark Gubicza-- they're both good natured, they talk about the game while also having a good time.

1) Diamondback fans get free tacos when Arizona scores 5+ runs at home; the cost of baseball inflation in high altitude-- Colorado fans don't get free tacos unless Rockies score 7+ runs. Apparently high altitude is worth 40% in the taco world.

**Udog** · 08-21-2015, 08:26 AM

Friday's NFL Week 2 preseason betting primer

Preseason football keeps trudging towards the regular season with two games on the schedule Friday. Though you can expect to see a lot more of the first ream offenses, several key pieces are not expected to be suited up for their teams.

Here is your need-to-know notes for all of Friday's preseason action.

Atlanta Falcons at New York Jets (-1, 39)

* The Falcons seem unlikely to have either of their top two running backs in the field Friday, but coach Dan Quinn has not ruled it out. "We are just going to take it up through tomorrow and make a decision,” Quinn said. Both Tevin Coleman and Devonta Freeman are nursing hamstring injuries.

* Jets fans will go another game without defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson on the field, as the former first round pick suffered a set-back with his hamstring injury. Coach Todd Bowles said that Leonard Williams and Stephen Bowen are expected to start at DE.

Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs (-3, 40.5)

* It does not seem that Seahawks' Kam Chancellor will be on the field any time soon. The disgruntled safety's agent said “He will not report without his contract being addressed this season. The team and I have been in contact, but we haven’t been able to agree on any compromise.”

* If practice this week is any indication, than Alex Smith may be in for a good showing Friday. The Chief's quarterback went 13 of 14 passing in 11-on-11 portions of practice Thursday. Four of those receptions to went to Travis Kelce.

**Udog** · 08-21-2015, 08:28 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, August 21

National League
Braves @ Cubs
Braves scored total of 15 runs in losing 10 of last 11 Miller starts; he is 0-1, 2.37 in his last three starts- -seven of his last eight stayed under

Hendricks is 2-1, 6.07 in his last five starts (over 4-1).

Braves lost eight of last ten games overall. Cubs lost three of their last four games-- five of their last seven games went over. Atlanta lost last three games with the Cubs, with last four going under- they scored two runs total in last three series games.

Giants @ Pirates
Bumgarner is 3-0, 0.71 in his last three starts; under is 4-0-2 in his last six.

Locke is 0-1, 5.06 in his last three starts; over is 3-0-2 in his last five..

Pittsburgh won eight of last ten games with the Giants; over is 3-1-2 in last six series games. Pirates won 11 of last 13 games (over 8-4-2). SF lost three of last four games; under is 8-2-1 in its last eleven.

Brewers @ Nationals
Nelson is 2-0, 1.83 in his last five starts (under 3-1-1).

Gonzalez is 3-1, 4.02 in his last six starts (over 5-1).

Milwaukee lost four of last six games with Washington (over 5-1); Brewers won four of last six games overall; over is 2-0-1 in last three. Nationals lost seven of last nine games (under 6-3).

Diamondbacks @ Reds
de la Rosa is 4-0, 2.54 in his last six starts; three of his last four went over.

Holmberg is 0-2, 7.24 in his last three starts (under 4-3).

Arizona won four of last five games with Cincinnati; eight of last nine games in series stayed under the total. D'backs lost five of last eight games; four of last five stayed under. Reds lost nine of last eleven games; their last four all stayed under the total.

Phillies @ Marlins
Eickhoff is making MLB debut; he was acquired in Hamels trade, is 11-5, 4.01 in 20 AAA starts this year..

Flores is making first MLB start; he is 3-2, 2.61 in ten AAA starts this year, has allowed three runs in 7.2 IP in six big league relief stints.

Philly won three of last five games with Miami (over 4-1); Phils lost seven of last nine games (over 7-3 in last ten). Marlins scored 37 runs in winning four of last five games; over is 7-1-1 in their last nine.

Mets @ Rockies
Colon is 1-1, 2.49 in his last four starts; three of last four went over.

Gray is 0-0, 3.00 in his three starts (over 2-1).

Mets won their last eight games with Colorado; home side won nine of last 10 in series; seven of last eight stayed under- they lost four of last five games overall; their last four games went over. Rockies lost eight of last ten games; three of their last four games stayed under the total.

Cardinals @ Padres
Lackey is 3-2, 2.55 in his last six starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven.

Cashner is 0-2, 6.35 in his last four starts (over 3-1).

St Louis won six of last nine games with San Diego; last three series games stayed under total. Cardinals won six of last nine games (under 2-0-1 in last three). Padres won seven of last nine games; six of last eight went over.

American League
Indians @ Bronx
Carrasco is 1-1, 1.36 in his last four starts (under 3-1).

Tanaka is 2-1, 2.57 in his last three starts (under 5-2 in last seven).

Bronx lost five of last six games with Cleveland (over 6-4 in last ten), but they won six of last eight games overall; six of their last nine stayed under total. Indians lost four of last six games (three of last four went over).

Rangers @ Tigers
Lewis is 5-1, 3.95 in his last six starts (over 6-3 in last nine).

Verlander is 1-2, 2.25 in his last five starts (under 4-1).

Texas lost its last four games with Detroit; six of last eight series games got over the total. Rangers won six of last eight games overall; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven. Tigers won four of last five games, scoring 29 runs the last three nights- three of their last four games went over.

Twins @ Orioles
Milone is 1-2, 7.32 in his last four starts; under is 5-3-2 in his last ten.

Chen is 2-0, 2.03 in his last two starts; three of his last four went over.

Minnesota won its last five games with Baltimore; over is 4-1-1 in last six in series. Twins lost five of last eight games; four of last seven stayed under. Orioles won five of last seven games; four of their last five went over the total.

Royals @ Red Sox
Cueto is 2-0, 0.53 in two starts for KC; four of his last six road starts stayed under the total.

Owens is 1-1, 6.19 in his three stats; all three went over.

Royals lost nine of last 11 games with Boston; five of last six series games went over the total. KC won five of its last six games, allowing 16 runs (under 5-1). Red Sox won five of last seven games; 10 of their last 11 games went over.

Rays @ A's
Smyly is 0-2, 4.35 in his last four starts; nine of his last ten stayed under.

Bassitt is 1-0, 1.66 in his last three starts; four of his last five stayed under.

Tampa Bay lost five of last seven games; under is 4-1 in last five games; Rays are 4-6 in last ten games with Oakland (under 6-2-2). A's won their last five home games.

Blue Jays @ Angels
Price is 2-0, 1.61 in three Toronto starts; six of his last seven stayed under.

Santiago is 0-2, 5.40 in his last five starts; his last three stayed under.

Blue Jays are 13-3 in their last 16 games; seven of last ten stayed under total. Angels are 6-4 in last ten games with Toronto. Halos won three of last four games overall; under is 6-4 in their last ten games.

White Sox @ Mariners
Sale is 2-0, 1.26 in his last two starts; four of his last five went over.

Hernandez is 2-2, 9.13 in his last four starts; four of his last five went over. He has allowed 41 hits in his last 22.2 IP.

White Sox lost five of last six games; over is 2-3 in its last five games. ChiSox lost three of last four games with Seattle; five of last six series games went under the total. Mariners lost four of last six games (under 2-0-1 in last three).

Interleague
Dodgers @ Astros
Anderson is 3-0, 2.38 in his last four road starts (under 2-1-1).

Fiers is 0-0, 2.25 in two Houston starts; five of his last seven starts went over.

Dodgers won eight of last ten games with Houston (under 6-3-1). LA lost eight of its last ten road games- four of its last six games overall went over. Astros won five of last eight games; their last three games stayed under total.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
SF-Pitt-- Bumgarner 15-9; Locke 13-10 (4-1 last 5)
Az-Cin-- de la Rosa 14-10 (5-1 last 6); Holmberg 1-3
Mil-Wsh-- Nelson 12-12 (5-1 last 6); Gonzalez 13-9
Phil-Mia-- Eickhoff 0-0; Flores 0-0
Atl-Chi-- Miller 10-14 (1-10 last 11); Hendricks 14-10 (4-0 last 4)
NY-Col-- Colon 10-13 (1-9 last 10); Gray 0-3
StL-SD-- Lackey 13-11; Cashner 9-14

Clev-NY-- Carrasco 14-10; Tanaka 12-5
Tex-Det-- Lewis 12-12; Verlander 2-9
Min-Balt-- Milone 8-7; Chen 15-8 (5-0 last 5)
KC-Bos-- Cueto 13-10/2-2; Owens 1-2
TB-A's-- Smyly 2-2; Bassitt 3-5
Tor-LAA-- Price 17-8/2-1; Santiago 12-11 (1-4 last 5)
Chi-Sea-- Sale 14-9; Hernandez 16-8

LA-Hst-- Anderson 12-11; Fiers 12-11/1-1

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
SF-Pitt-- Bumgarner 4-24; Locke 5-23
Az-Cin-- de la Rosa 6-24; Holmberg 0-4
Mil-Wsh-- Nelson 8-24; Gonzalez 2-22
Phil-Mia-- Eickhoff 0-0; Flores 0-0
Atl-Chi-- Miller 4-24; Hendricks 4-24
NY-Col-- Colon 7-23; Gray 2-3
StL-SD-- Lackey 5-24; Cashner 10-23 (4 of last 5)

Clev-NY-- Carrasco 11-24; Tanaka 4-17
Tex-Det-- Lewis 5-24; Verlander 3-11
Min-Balt-- Milone 2-15; Chen 6-23
KC-Bos-- Cueto 5-23; Owens 2-3
TB-A's-- Smyly 1-4; Bassitt 1-8
Tor-LAA-- Price 4-24; Santiago 7-23
Chi-Sea-- Sale 8-23; Hernandez 7-24

LA-Hst-- Anderson 9-23; Fiers 2-23

**Udog** · 08-21-2015, 08:28 AM

MLB

Friday, August 21

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Trend Report
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4:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 12-5 SU in their last 17 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games

7:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing at home against San Francisco

7:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. NY YANKEES
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Cleveland is 4-12 SU in their last 16 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 9 games at home

7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. WASHINGTON
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games at home
Washington is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games

7:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Minnesota's last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

7:08 PM
TEXAS vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games when playing Detroit
Texas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Detroit's last 23 games at home

7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games when playing at home against Kansas City

7:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. CINCINNATI
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Arizona's last 16 games on the road
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 9 games when playing Arizona

7:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. MIAMI
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 9 of LA Dodgers's last 13 games
LA Dodgers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers

8:40 PM
NY METS vs. COLORADO
NY Mets are 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Colorado's last 12 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 10 games at home

10:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. OAKLAND
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland's last 12 games when playing Tampa Bay

10:05 PM
TORONTO vs. LA ANGELS
Toronto is 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Toronto is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Angels are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games when playing Toronto

10:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. SEATTLE
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Seattle
Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games
Seattle is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Seattle's last 21 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

10:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. SAN DIEGO
St. Louis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Diego
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing St. Louis

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**Udog** · 08-21-2015, 09:35 AM

MLB

Friday, August 21

Brewers failing to provide value as underdogs

Over the course of the long and grinding Major League Baseball season, underdogs can provide a lot of value when bettors properly pick their spots. The Milwaukee Brewers haven't been one of those teams.

The Brew Crew are an ugly 2-12 in their last 14 games when tabbed as underdogs. Pinnacle Sports is presently offering Milwaukee as +142 moneyline pups for Friday's matchup with the Washington Nationals.

After opening with a 7.5 run total, the sportsbook has dropped that number slightly to 7.

Royals' recent struggles in Boston unexplainable

There are some things in sports you just can't explain.

Take the Boston Red Sox dominance over the Kansas City Royals, for example.

Since the start of last season, the Red Sox, who finished in last place last year and are headed that way again, have been a thorn in the side of the Royals, seven-game losers in the World Series last year and currently the owner of baseball's second-best record.

"That's baseball," said Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas, whose solo homer was Kansas City's offense in a 4-1 loss to the Red Sox on Thursday. "That's just what happens.

"That's a good team over there. You can't take anybody lightly in this game, especially a quality team like the Red Sox."

The Royals, who didn't get to their hotel beds until 6 a.m., saw their five-game winning streak end, but still won 10 of their last 13 games as runaway leaders of the AL Central.

MLB roundup: Tigers, Rays throw one-hitters

DETROIT -- Alfredo Simon fired a one-hit shutout, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 4-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday.

The Tigers earned their third straight win behind Simon, who struck out five and walked two while facing four batters above the minimum. Simon (11-7) pitched his first complete game in his 74th career start.

The Rangers' lone hit was a two-out double by Rougned Odor in the fifth.

Nick Castellanos, who had two home runs and five RBIs on Wednesday against the Cubs, drove in Detroit's first two runs Thursday against Texas with a single and a sacrifice fly.

Rays 1, Astros 0

HOUSTON -- Chris Archer pitched a one-hitter for the third shutout of his career, and Tampa Bay salvaged a series split with a victory over Houston.

Archer (11-9) allowed one walk and finished with 11 strikeouts while throwing 98 pitches. He retired the final 15 batters he faced.

Desmond Jennings knocked in the only run of the game with a two-out single in the fourth inning. Jennings finished 2-for-4.

Indians 3, Yankees 2

NEW YORK -- Josh Tomlin pitched seven innings of one-run ball for his first win as a starting pitcher in over a year, and Cleveland held on for a victory over New York.

In his second major league start following right shoulder surgery in March, Tomlin (1-1) allowed a home run to Alex Rodriguez among two hits. Tomlin struck out six and issued two walks.

Cleveland's Lonnie Chisenhall had an RBI double, and Michael Brantley and Jose Ramirez added run-scoring singles. Jason Kipnis ended an 0-for-17 skid with three hits.

Red Sox 4, Royals 1

BOSTON -- Wade Miley earned his team-high 10th victory with 7 1/3 strong innings, and Ryan Hanigan had a two-run single in a three-run third inning as Boston downed Kansas City.

The win, in the opener of a four-game series, was the third straight for Boston. Kansas City, which saw its five-game winning streak end, still owns victories in 10 of its past 13 games.

Miley allowed only a solo homer to Mike Moustakas in the fifth inning. By that time, the Red Sox had a 4-0 lead.

Pirates 4, Giants 0

PITTSBURGH -- Charlie Morton pitched into the seventh inning, Neil Walker hit a two-run home run, and Pittsburgh blanked San Francisco.

Morton (8-4) scattered four hits over 6 2/3 innings while striking out eight and walking two. The right-hander was pulled in the seventh inning with a four-run lead after the Giants loaded the bases with two outs.

Jared Hughes, who got Gregor Blanco to line out to end the seventh-inning threat, and Tony Watson completed the six-hit shutout.

Marlins 9, Phillies 7

MIAMI -- Martin Prado and Marcell Ozuna each hit two-run homers, leading Miami to a win over Philadelphia.

Brad Hand (3-3) allowed four hits, two walks and one run in six innings. He struck out five. The left-hander exited the game with an 8-1 lead, but Philadelphia got to Miami's bullpen, scoring six runs in the final three innings.

Phillies right-hander Jerome Williams (4-9) gave up eight hits, four walks and eight runs in 1 2/3 innings.

Cubs 7, Braves 1

CHICAGO -- Chris Coghlan went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs, and Jake Arrieta pitched six shutout innings as Chicago snapped a three-game losing streak with a victory over Atlanta.

Coghlan's third-inning single scored Addison Russell with the first run, and Anthony Rizzo added a three-run homer later in the inning.

Arrieta (15-6) won his fourth straight and had his third scoreless outing in his past four starts. He allowed four hits, struck out seven and walked one while throwing 107 pitches, 75 for strikes.

Rockies 3, Nationals 2

DENVER -- Yohan Flande pitched a career-high seven innings, leading Colorado past Washington.

Flande (3-1) gave up two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out five. He outdueled Max Scherzer (11-10), who yielded three runs on eight hits and three walks in six innings.

Ben Paulsen singled home the winning run with one out in the seventh as the Rockies won for just the second time in 12 games and avoided being swept in the three-game series.

Diamondbacks 5, Reds 4

CINCINNATI -- A.J. Pollock's two-out, two-run single in the eighth lifted Arizona to a come-from-behind victory over Cincinnati.

Arizona's Chris Owings fell a triple shy of the cycle, and Pollock went 4-for-5 with three RBIs as the Diamondbacks rallied after trailing 4-0 following the second inning.

Jason Bourgeois went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI for Cincinnati, which dropped its sixth straight.

Twins 15, Orioles 2

BALTIMORE -- Miguel Sano and Eduardo Escobar both homered, and rookie Tyler Duffey threw 7 2/3 solid innings as Minnesota snapped a three-game losing streak with a victory over Baltimore.

The game was delayed by rain for 2 hours, 31 minutes at the start, but that didn't appear to bother the Twins, who improved to 4-0 against Baltimore this year.

Sano, Kurt Suzuki, Trevor Plouffe and Eddie Rosario each had two-run hits for the Twins. The 15 runs were a season high for Minnesota, which banged out 18 hits overall, one short of its season high.

White Sox 8, Angels 2

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Chicago broke open a tie game with a five-run fifth inning and salvaged the final game of a four-game series against Los Angeles.

The White Sox scored just four runs total in losing the first three games of the series, but they bettered that in one decisive inning Thursday night at Angel Stadium.

Adam Eaton, Tyler Saladino, Adam LaRoche and Geovany Soto each had two hits for Chicago, which ended a seven-game road losing streak.

**Udog** · 08-21-2015, 12:27 PM

MLB
Dunkel

Friday, August 21

Atlanta @ Chicago Cubs

Game 951-952
August 21, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Miller) 12.767
Chicago Cubs
(Hendrcks) 17.153
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 4 1/2
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-205
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-205); Under

San Francisco @ Pittsburgh

Game 953-954
August 21, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Bumgarner) 17.429
Pittsburgh
(Locke) 15.910
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-135
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-135); Under

Milwaukee @ Washington

Game 955-956
August 21, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Nelson) 17.054
Washington
(Gonzalez) 14.136
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-165
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+145); Over

Arizona @ Cincinnati

Game 957-958
August 21, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(DeLaRosa) 14.819
Cincinnati
(Holmberg) 16.277
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+110); Over

Philadelphia @ Miami

Game 959-960
August 21, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eickhoff) 15.724
Miami
(Flores) 13.092
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+115); Over

NY Mets @ Colorado

Game 961-962
August 21, 2015 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Colon) 14.535
Colorado
(Gray) 16.121
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-115
11
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-105); Under

St. Louis @ San Diego

Game 963-964
August 21, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Lackey) 17.429
San Diego
(Cashner) 14.792
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-135
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-135); Under

Minnesota @ Baltimore

Game 965-966
August 21, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Milone) 14.734
Baltimore
(Chen) 17.237
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-175); Under

Cleveland @ NY Yankees

Game 967-968
August 21, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 17.690
NY Yankees
(Tanaka) 16.522
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-150
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+130); Under

Texas @ Detroit

Game 969-970
August 21, 2015 @ 7:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Lewis) 15.855
Detroit
(Verlnder) 14.289
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+110); Over

Kansas City @ Boston

Game 971-972
August 21, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Cueto) 15.683
Boston
(Owens) 14.012
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-165
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-165); Under

Tampa Bay @ Oakland

Game 973-974
August 21, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Smyly) 13.062
Oakland
(Bassitt) 14.120
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-110
7
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-110); Over

Toronto @ LA Angels

Game 975-976
August 21, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Price) 15.151
LA Angels
(Santiago) 16.597
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-160
7
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+140); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Seattle

Game 977-978
August 21, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Sale) 17.279
Seattle
(Hernandez) 15.614
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-125
6
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+105); Over

LA Dodgers @ Houston

Game 979-980
August 21, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Anderson) 15.450
Houston
(Fiers) 16.664
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-120); Under

**StarDust Bum** · 08-21-2015, 12:30 PM

TRENDS:

Mets have owned Rockies in recent matchups

The Colorado Rockies just can't figure out the New York Mets, evidenced by the Rockies being on the losing end in each of the last eight times the clubs have met.

New York is set to invade Coors Field in Friday's action on the diamond, with Bartolo Colon scheduled to get the nod for the Metropolitans. Jonathan Gray is the probable starter for the Rockies.

The Mets are listed as slight -113 moneyline faves at most sportsbooks.

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Mets posting ugly numbers with Colon on the hill

To say the New York Mets have hit a rough patch behind veteran hurler Bartolo Colon recently would be a massive understatement.

Heading into Friday's clash with the Colorado Rockies, New York has garnered just one victory in Colon's last 10 starts. The Rox are slated to counter with right-hander Jonathan Gray.

At the time of writing, books were offering Colon and the Mets in the -117 ballpark.

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Orioles having no issues bouncing back
s
The Baltimore Orioles have been a solid bet to bounce back in games after a loss lately.

In their last nine contests coming off a loss, the O's are 8-1. In the wake of a 15-2 beat down by the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, Baltimore will be seeking to right the ship Friday against the Twinkies.

Tommy Milone and Wei-Yin Chen are slated to get the ball for Minny and Baltimore, respectively.

Buck Showalter's crew are presently -161 moneyline favorites at sportsbooks.

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Miller churning out Unders, but W's have been rare

Atlanta Braves backers haven't gotten much from Shelby Miller lately, but it's been a different story for Under bettors when the right-hander has taken the mound.

The Braves are 3-13 in Miller's last 16 starts, however, the Under has gone 7-1 in his previous eight outings. Friday's Braves-Cubs clash pits Miller against Kyle Hendricks.

As of this writing, Atlanta was +176 moneyline underdogs at online book Pinnacle Sports. The total for the game has not yet hit the board.

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Smyly has been a fantastic play for Under bettors

Tampa Bay Rays southpaw Drew Smyly has been one of the top Under pitchers in baseball this season.

The Under has paid out in 10 out of Smyly's last 11 starts. Smyly is scheduled to get the nod Friday versus Chris Bassitt and the Oakland Athletics.

Sportsbooks have pegged the tilt with a total of 7 runs.

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Giants suffering from road woes as of late

The San Francisco Giants have been far from road warriors recently, dropping seven out of their past eight contests away from home.

Madison Bumgarner and the Giants will seek to buck that trend Friday opposite Jeff Locke and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

Sportsbooks are currently dealing the Giants in the -127 ballpark. The total for the game was sitting at 7 as of 8:30 a.m. ET.

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Brewers failing to provide value as underdogs

Over the course of the long and grinding Major League Baseball season, underdogs can provide a lot of value when bettors properly pick their spots. The Milwaukee Brewers haven't been one of those teams.

The Brew Crew are an ugly 2-12 in their last 14 games when tabbed as underdogs. Pinnacle Sports is presently offering Milwaukee as +142 moneyline pups for Friday's matchup with the Washington Nationals.

After opening with a 7.5 run total, the sportsbook has dropped that number slightly to 7.

**StarDust Bum** · 08-21-2015, 12:31 PM

King Felix getting roughed up since All-Star break

Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez has not exactly lived up to his moniker of "King" since the All-Star break. Hernandez is 3-2 with a 6.31 ERA in six starts since the All-Star break and has served up six homers after giving up 10 in 18 starts prior to the break.

The 29-year-old is coming off his worst outing of the season as the Boston Red Sox smacked three home runs and tallied 10 earned runs in a 22-10 win.

In Hernandez's six starts since the break, the Over has a record of 4-2.

Hernandez will be pitted against the Chicago White Sox and their ace Chris Sale Friday evening. The Mariners are presently -108 and the total is at 6 - the lowest on Friday's board.

**StarDust Bum** · 08-21-2015, 12:32 PM

Home teams cashing for bettors with Bucknor as ump

Home teams have gone 14-3 in the last 17 games when umpire CB Bucknor is working behind home plate. Bucknor is scheduled to call balls and strikes at Yankee Stadium when the New York Yankees host the Cleveland Indians Friday evening.

Season to date, home teams have gone 14-7 in 21 games with Bucknor working the plate. Home teams have averaged 4.62 runs per game while visitors have plated an average of 2.81.

Recently, home teams have a four-game winning streak in Bucknor's games, including three shutouts.

The Yanks are presently -143 while the Indians are +132.

**Udog** · 08-21-2015, 12:33 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, August 21

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ATLANTA (53 - 68) at CHICAGO CUBS (68 - 51) - 4:05 PM
SHELBY MILLER (R) vs. KYLE HENDRICKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 132-151 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 21-44 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 19-41 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 17-36 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 30-56 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 68-51 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 29-18 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 68-51 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HENDRICKS is 24-12 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 9-0 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 24-11 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 80-52 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
MILLER is 12-5 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 779-752 (-167.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 53-72 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1069-1193 (-208.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 680-776 (-195.6 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 715-711 (-159.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 214-185 (-47.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-1 (+1.7 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

SHELBY MILLER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MILLER is 1-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HENDRICKS is 0-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 0.882.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (65 - 56) at PITTSBURGH (72 - 47) - 7:05 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. JEFF LOCKE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 72-47 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 42-19 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 30-14 (+16.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 72-47 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 114-79 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 46-25 (+16.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 36-24 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 18-7 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 65-56 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 79-73 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 65-56 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1064-891 (+119.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-30 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in road games after getting shut out since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 380-381 (+41.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 740-730 (+46.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BUMGARNER is 23-9 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 23-9 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-0 (+4.1 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BUMGARNER is 2-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.38 and a WHIP of 1.029.
His team's record is 2-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.8 units)

JEFF LOCKE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
LOCKE is 0-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 8.68 and a WHIP of 1.822.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.2 units)

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MILWAUKEE (52 - 70) at WASHINGTON (60 - 60) - 7:05 PM
JIMMY NELSON (R) vs. GIO GONZALEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 52-70 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 52-70 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
GONZALEZ is 120-85 (+30.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 119-81 (+33.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 15-7 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 60-60 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 6-13 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
WASHINGTON is 20-27 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 59-59 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 36-42 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 44-46 (-10.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 26-26 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 (-0.1 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JIMMY NELSON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
NELSON is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 12.60 and a WHIP of 2.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GONZALEZ is 2-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.82 and a WHIP of 1.254.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

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ARIZONA (59 - 61) at CINCINNATI (51 - 68) - 7:10 PM
RUBBY DE LA ROSA (R) vs. DAVID HOLMBERG (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 123-159 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 1-8 (-8.6 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
ARIZONA is 123-159 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 48-73 (-25.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 45-43 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 34-20 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DE LA ROSA is 11-3 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 51-68 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 51-68 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 82-106 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 38-50 (-11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 24-34 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 18-32 (-17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-1 (+1.6 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

RUBBY DE LA ROSA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

DAVID HOLMBERG vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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PHILADELPHIA (47 - 74) at MIAMI (50 - 71) - 7:10 PM
JERAD EICKHOFF (R) vs. KENDRY FLORES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-30 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 86-116 (-36.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 125-113 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
MIAMI is 50-71 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 17-28 (-14.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MIAMI is 50-68 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 32-49 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 39-56 (-15.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-5 (+1.1 Units) against MIAMI this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)

JERAD EICKHOFF vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

KENDRY FLORES vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY METS (64 - 56) at COLORADO (49 - 70) - 8:40 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. JON GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 12-29 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
NY METS are 16-29 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 64-56 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 63-52 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 80-53 (+23.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 38-17 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 37-16 (+18.9 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 24-15 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 115-166 (-41.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 115-166 (-41.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 26-51 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. COLORADO since 1997
COLON is 2-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 7.71 and a WHIP of 1.958.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.5 units)

JON GRAY vs. NY METS since 1997
GRAY is 0-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (77 - 43) at SAN DIEGO (59 - 62) - 10:10 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. ANDREW CASHNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 8-20 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 31-45 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LACKEY is 16-29 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 14-25 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 11-23 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 2-10 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 1-8 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 68-46 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 17-7 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 77-43 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 77-43 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 55-30 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 60-28 (+25.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 1-10 (-9.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LACKEY is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.255.
His team's record is 2-1 (-0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
CASHNER is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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MINNESOTA (60 - 61) at BALTIMORE (62 - 58) - 7:05 PM
TOM MILONE (L) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 162-128 (+35.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 39-23 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 59-34 (+18.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 38-22 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 29-15 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 73-54 (+21.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 34-20 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 36-17 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHEN is 35-21 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 40-18 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 28-10 (+15.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 33-17 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 10-1 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 60-61 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 60-57 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-33 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILONE is 60-39 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 58-37 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 41-22 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 22-12 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-0 (+5.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

TOM MILONE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MILONE is 2-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.73 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
CHEN is 3-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.23 and a WHIP of 1.109.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)

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CLEVELAND (56 - 64) at NY YANKEES (67 - 53) - 7:05 PM
CODY ANDERSON (R) vs. MASAHIRO TANAKA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 56-64 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 52-64 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 37-41 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 23-32 (-16.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 27-32 (-9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY YANKEES are 67-53 (+3.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 25-10 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-1 (+2.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

CODY ANDERSON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
TANAKA is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.649.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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TEXAS (61 - 59) at DETROIT (59 - 61) - 7:05 PM
COLBY LEWIS (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 41-67 (-25.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 61-59 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 23-17 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 33-29 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 14-9 (+11.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 58-55 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 45-41 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 39-36 (+11.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 30-28 (+9.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LEWIS is 15-10 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEWIS is 15-9 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEWIS is 12-6 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
LEWIS is 10-3 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 26-35 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 169-159 (-49.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
DETROIT is 74-67 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 74-67 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 38-40 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 20-25 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 67-59 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 99-102 (-34.9 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
VERLANDER is 36-45 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 17-23 (-19.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 16-22 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 9-13 (-15.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 1-9 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 19-26 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 21-28 (-21.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 18-25 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

COLBY LEWIS vs. DETROIT since 1997
LEWIS is 3-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.14 and a WHIP of 1.695.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-6. (-3.9 units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. TEXAS since 1997
VERLANDER is 9-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.229.
His team's record is 10-6 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-9. (-3.8 units)

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KANSAS CITY (73 - 47) at BOSTON (55 - 66) - 7:10 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. HENRY OWENS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 73-47 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 83-63 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 31-15 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 30-18 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 72-44 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 50-33 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-17 (+10.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 38-22 (+15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 42-23 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 55-66 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 22-31 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 66-78 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 48-60 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 37-44 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 41-45 (-8.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 21-33 (-16.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 21-32 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 26-45 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

HENRY OWENS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (60 - 61) at OAKLAND (53 - 69) - 10:05 PM
DREW SMYLY (L) vs. CHRIS BASSITT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 137-146 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 52-59 (-18.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 39-47 (-10.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 5-14 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in road games after shutting out their opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 29-36 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SMYLY is 4-10 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 53-69 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 40-50 (-20.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 29-34 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 4-15 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
OAKLAND is 51-64 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 33-42 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 12-22 (-11.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 22-30 (-12.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 19-27 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 23-23 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

DREW SMYLY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SMYLY is 0-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 7.84 and a WHIP of 1.839.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

CHRIS BASSITT vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (66 - 55) at LA ANGELS (63 - 58) - 10:05 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. HECTOR SANTIAGO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 80-84 (-33.7 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
PRICE is 26-31 (-22.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 161-125 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 91-55 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 285-208 (+54.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 91-55 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 127-92 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PRICE is 66-38 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 16-5 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 38-20 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
SANTIAGO is 27-42 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

DAVID PRICE vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
PRICE is 4-5 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 6-5 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-4. (+2.6 units)

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. TORONTO since 1997
SANTIAGO is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (56 - 63) at SEATTLE (56 - 65) - 10:10 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 16-30 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 20-8 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 20-7 (+12.1 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 88-90 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 378-378 (+36.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 7-1 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SEATTLE is 56-65 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 5-13 (-10.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
SEATTLE is 26-33 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 13-18 (-10.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
SEATTLE is 51-64 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 38-42 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 14-22 (-9.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 65-67 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 7-13 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

CHRIS SALE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SALE is 3-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.59 and a WHIP of 0.958.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 4-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.84 and a WHIP of 1.202.
His team's record is 7-8 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-7. (+0.4 units)

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LA DODGERS (67 - 53) at HOUSTON (66 - 56) - 8:10 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 67-53 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 25-33 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 67-53 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 48-40 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 20-26 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 10-16 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 136-148 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 42-21 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 66-50 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 31-16 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 17-7 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

BRETT ANDERSON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
FIERS is 2-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 0.950.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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**StarDust Bum** · 08-21-2015, 12:34 PM

Chance of thunderstorms at Fenway Park Friday

According to weather forecasts, there is a 61 percent chance of thunderstorms in Boston when the Red Sox host the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park Friday evening.

Temperatures in Boston will be in the high-70s and wind will blow from rightfield to leftfield at around seven miles per hour.

Probable starters for Friday's matchup are Johnny Cueto for the Royals (-160) and Henry Owens for the Sox (+147).

**StarDust Bum** · 08-21-2015, 12:38 PM

Oh shit dog....sorry for posting all this in your thread....with several windows open to different sites i posted here.....sorry bradda.......

**Udog** · 08-21-2015, 12:42 PM

No problem Bum! No such thing as too much info!

You got news items I haven't posted yet, anyway. Thanks!

I'll see if I have mod capabilities for deleting individual replies and clear the duplicates.

**Udog** · 08-21-2015, 12:56 PM

Bum,

Would it help you if I sticky your Sports Page every day?

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