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Preview: Indians (65-68) at Tigers (61-73)
Game: 2
Venue: Comerica Park
Date: September 05, 2015 7:08 PM EDT

Danny Salazar battled through a draining illness in his last outing to extend an impressive run that ranks him as one of the AL's stingiest pitchers over the last two months.

The Detroit Tigers only wish they could pinpoint what's been wrong with Alfredo Simon lately.

Simon hasn't been the same since he beat the Cleveland Indians in mid-June, and he'll oppose Salazar looking to help the plummeting Tigers avoid a 13th loss in 15 games Saturday night at Comerica Park.

Salazar's 2.05 ERA in nine starts since July 10 leads the AL after he allowed two runs and struck out 10 in seven innings of Monday's 4-2 win at Toronto. Salazar (12-7, 3.27 ERA) admitted to being tired throughout that outing after being forced to miss his scheduled start against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 28 because of an illness.

'He didn't take any hitters off, because you can't,' manager Terry Francona said. 'We were keeping an eye on his endurance. I'm glad we waited a few days or that would have been more of an issue.'

Saturday marks the right-hander's fourth straight start on the road, where he's 3-1 with a 2.20 ERA in his last five. Salazar is 1-1 while pitching seven innings in both outings this season at Comerica Park, giving up four runs and striking out 17.

Detroit roughed him up in Cleveland on June 23, though, scoring each run in Salazar's 4 1-3 innings in a 7-3 victory. Miguel Cabrera has a homer among three hits off Salazar this season and is hitting .364 in their matchups lifetime.

The last-place Tigers (61-73) have won nine of 13 meetings this season despite losing Friday's series opener 8-1. Simon (11-9, 5.09) had a 2.58 ERA after pitching five scoreless innings in an 8-1 win over Cleveland on June 14, but he's gone 4-6 with a 7.84 ERA in 13 starts since while allowing at least four runs 11 times.

Detroit hoped the right-hander was getting back on track after pitching a one-hit shutout against Texas on Aug. 20, but he's given up 14 runs in 9 1-3 innings while dropping back-to-back starts.

Simon gave up a career-high four homers in Sunday's 9-2 loss to Toronto. He hasn't allowed any while posting a 2.12 ERA and winning all three of his starts against the Indians this season.

Michael Brantley has hit Simon well this year, though, and is 10 for 17 with four doubles in their career matchups. Brantley went 2 for 5 with an RBI double Friday to increase his average to .322, second in the AL to Cabrera's .360.

Brantley is hitting .438 with two homers and six doubles in his last 15 at Detroit.

Jerry Sands hit a two-run homer and added a triple for the Indians (65-68), who have won seven of nine. They're still fighting for the AL's second wild card, but would need to jump four other teams.

'I don't do anything differently against them than anyone else,' said Sands, who is 6 for 13 in four games against the Tigers this season. 'It is just one of those things that you can't explain.'

Detroit has been outscored 102-43 during a 2-12 stretch and has dropped six of seven at home. Cabrera drove in the only run Friday for the Tigers, who learned before the game they will be without shortstop Jose Iglesias for two weeks.

Iglesias fractured his right middle finger after he was hit trying to bunt in Thursday's loss at Kansas City.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Indians at Tigers
Fri, Sep 4 Final 8 to 1
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Indians at Tigers
Sat, Sep 5 - 7:08PM EDT

GAME 3
Indians at Tigers
Sun, Sep 6 - 1:08PM EDT

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Preview: Braves (54-81) at Nationals (69-65)
Game: 3
Venue: Nationals Park
Date: September 05, 2015 7:05 PM EDT

While other players may also be chipping in, Bryce Harper and Ryan Zimmerman are taking on the leading roles in the Washington Nationals' sudden uprising.

The star sluggers look to stay hot against the historically bad Atlanta Braves on Saturday night when host Washington tries to tighten the NL East race with its fourth straight win.

With Friday's opener tied in the 10th inning, Harper and Zimmerman delivered singles ahead of Michael Taylor's walk-off, three-run homer in a 5-2 victory. The Nationals (69-65) had evened the game in the ninth on a pinch-hit, RBI single by Matt den Dekker.

Harper went 2 for 3 with his 32nd home run to raise his average to .396 over his last 15 home games. The right fielder is 4 for 9 with 11 walks in 21 plate appearances over his last five overall.

"He's been patient enough in viewing it as 'OK, I'm not going to expand my zone," manager Matt Williams said. "If they chose not to pitch to me, then I've got somebody behind me who can pick it up.''

Zimmerman picked up two more hits as Washington won for the ninth time in 11 games at Nationals Park. The first baseman is batting .404 with seven homers and 23 RBIs over his past 12 overall.

The Nationals now hope to trim more off their deficit after closing to within five games of the first-place New York Mets, who suffered an extra-inning defeat at Miami.

Harper and Zimmerman might have a tough time extending their torrid stretch since they're a combined 4 for 20 lifetime off scheduled starter Shelby Miller (5-12, 2.56 ERA).

Miller, however, is trying to avoid a 20th consecutive winless start, a run of futility that is the longest by a Braves pitcher since the team moved to Atlanta in 1966. The right-hander is 0-11 with a 3.13 ERA while getting one or no runs from the offense 13 times during the streak.

"I've never seen anything like this," manager Fredi Gonzalez told MLB's official website.

Miller had been 2-0 with an 0.85 ERA in five meetings versus Washington before giving up five runs over five innings in a 6-1 loss June 30. He'll have to be careful with Jayson Werth, who is batting .370 during a six-game hitting streak, and Yunel Escobar, who is hitting .464 in his last eight.

The Braves (54-81) have lost 10 straight and 17 of 18, 11 in a row on the road, and eight consecutive games in Washington. They haven't lost 11 straight since 1982 and last dropped 12 in a row on the road in 1942, when the franchise was in Boston.

An anemic offense has been the biggest problem for Atlanta, which is batting .219 and averaging 2.2 runs during the 10-game skid.

Gio Gonzalez (9-7, 4.13) will try to keep them scuffling as he looks to build on only his second quality start in his last eight. After posting a 10.22 ERA in dropping three straight, he allowed three runs over six innings but did not factor in Monday's 8-5 loss at St. Louis.

The left-hander had been 0-7 with a 5.32 ERA over an eight-start stretch versus Atlanta before giving up two runs over seven innings in a 9-2 home win May 8.

Freddie Freeman, who went 3 for 4 with two doubles Friday, had a pair of doubles versus Gonzalez in May and he's 9 for 27 with two home runs lifetime off him.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Braves at Nationals
Thu, Sep 3 Final 1 to 15
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Braves at Nationals
Fri, Sep 4 Final 2 to 5
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 3
Braves at Nationals
Sat, Sep 5 - 7:05PM EDT

GAME 4
Braves at Nationals
Sun, Sep 6 - 1:35PM EDT

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Preview: White Sox (63-70) at Royals (82-52)
Game: 2
Venue: Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium
Date: September 05, 2015 7:10 PM EDT

After enjoying a massive outburst at the plate in their previous two games, the Kansas City Royals were quieted by a familiar nemesis with the Chicago White Sox.

Now they should feel confident about bouncing back in a matchup that they've dominated.

With Jose Quintana looking to beat them for the first time in his career, the Royals will try to avoid their first series loss at Kauffman Stadium since mid-June on Saturday night.

Kansas City (82-52) rolled into its series with Chicago (63-70), totaling 27 runs and 34 hits in back-to-back victories over Detroit in the first series of this nine-game homestand.

The AL-best Royals, however, couldn't overcome their struggles against John Danks in Friday's 12-1 defeat. Danks improved to 10-2 with a 2.57 ERA in 21 career meetings after his complete-game effort dealt the club only its eighth loss in the past 32 home games.

Kendrys Morales had been batting .441 with four homers in his previous nine games before going 0 for 3 and Lorenzo Cain had his 11-game hitting streak come to an end.

'If you figure it out, let me know, because I have not figured it out,' manager Ned Yost said. 'I mean seriously I haven't. Certain players have certain teams that they do really well against."

Yost's club might be able to get back on track against another left-hander. Quintana has a 5.63 ERA in four starts against the Royals in 2015 and is 0-6 with a 4.68 mark in 16 career matchups.

Quintana (7-10, 3.75 ERA) had gone at least six innings in 21 of his prior 23 starts before allowing four runs and nine hits over 4 1-3 in Sunday's 6-5 home win over Seattle.

"You would like to see Q better than that. He grinded through it," manager Robin Ventura told MLB's official website. "We know he's better than this. He knows he's better than this."

Quintana will try to rebound with a career-high fourth straight road win. He's 3-0 with a 2.57 ERA in his last four for the White Sox, who seek their third straight win.

Cain is hitting .375 in 40 at-bats versus Quintana, while Salvador Perez is batting .366 with two home runs in 41 at-bats. Paulo Orlando is 4 for 8 with two doubles off him this season, though Omar Infante has gone 0 for 11 with five strikeouts.

Danny Duffy is 5-2 with a 3.08 ERA in his last 11 starts, but he'd like to be a little more efficient after failing to reach the seventh inning in the past five. He yielded two runs over five Sunday before leaving without a decision in a 3-2 loss at Tampa Bay.

The left-hander is 3-0 with a 2.43 ERA in his last six starts at Kauffman Stadium, but has an 8.64 mark in two home meetings with Chicago. He's 1-0 with an 0.68 ERA in his two on the road.

Slugger Jose Abreu is 5 for 15 with a home run against Duffy (7-6, 4.11), but Adam Eaton and Tyler Flowers are a combined 4 for 29 with 10 strikeouts.

Abreu and Flowers each homered Friday to help the White Sox snap a seven-game losing streak in Kansas City. Eaton and Alexei Ramirez both matched career highs with four hits.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
White Sox at Royals
Fri, Sep 4 Final 12 to 1
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
White Sox at Royals
Sat, Sep 5 - 7:10PM EDT

GAME 3
White Sox at Royals
Sun, Sep 6 - 2:10PM EDT

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Preview: Mets (74-60) at Marlins (56-79)
Game: 2
Venue: Marlins Park
Date: September 05, 2015 7:10 PM EDT

As the New York Mets continue their push toward the postseason, Bartolo Colon seems to be hitting his stride.

Riding a 16-inning scoreless stretch, Colon tries to win a third consecutive start against the streaking Miami Marlins on Saturday night.

Colon (12-11, 4.42 ERA) went 1-4 with a 6.08 ERA in his first seven starts following the All-Star break, but he's struck out 17 and walked three over 15 innings in the last two. In between those outings, the 42-year-old fanned two during a scoreless inning of relief in a 3-1 loss to Boston last Saturday.

'He's incredible,' teammate Michael Conforto said after Colon struck out nine in eight innings of Monday's 3-1 victory over Philadelphia. 'He's masterful with the way he pitches, so it's very fun to watch.'

It hasn't been much fun for Colon's recent opponents.

"When he's on like (Monday), his ball is moving everywhere,' Phillies veteran Jeff Francoeur said. 'People are like, he throws 85 percent fastballs and that's true to an extent - but his fastball can range from 85 to 93 (mph). ... He knows how to pitch.'

Colon has looked strong while going 3-1 with a 2.83 ERA and not walking a batter against the Marlins (56-79) this season. In his last visit to Miami on Aug. 3, the right-hander gave up a run in eight innings of a 12-1 victory.

It appears Colon won't have to face Giancarlo Stanton, who is not expected to be activated from the disabled list for this series. The All-Star slugger has been on the DL since June 27 with a hand injury.

"It's day to day," manager Dan Jennings told MLB's official website. "It's just a matter of when the wrist and the soreness goes out of the hand."

Miami hasn't missed Stanton while totaling 24 runs during a four-game winning streak. Martin Prado's two-out RBI double in the 11th inning Friday was his fifth hit of the night and gave the Marlins a 6-5 victory.

'It would be easy to cash it in right now, because this season on the front end hasn't turned out the way we all thought,' Jennings said. 'But you have a group of guys who come out every night ready to do battle.'

The loss snapped a season-high seven-game road winning streak for New York (74-60), which owns a five-game lead over Washington in the NL East.

Prado is batting .415 with nine RBIs in his last 10 games, and .382 in 14 against the Mets this season. He's 4 for 13 when facing Colon in 2015.

Brad Hand (4-4, 4.54) is 3-2 with a 3.79 ERA in six starts since joining the Marlins' rotation last month. However, he gave up five runs and eight hits in 4 2-3 innings of a 7-4 loss at Washington on Sunday. The left-hander allowed five hits in four scoreless innings of a 5-1 loss to New York on Aug. 4.

Yoenis Cespedes, who went 1 for 2 against Hand earlier this season, has homered in each of the last three games while going 7 for 15 with five RBIs. He's hit 11 of his career-high 29 home runs in 31 games since joining the Mets, but has never homered in four consecutive contests.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Mets at Marlins
Fri, Sep 4 Final 5 to 6
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Mets at Marlins
Sat, Sep 5 - 7:10PM EDT

GAME 3
Mets at Marlins
Sun, Sep 6 - 1:10PM EDT

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Preview: Twins (69-65) at Astros (74-61)
Game: 2
Venue: Minute Maid Park
Date: September 05, 2015 7:10 PM EDT

After managing little against Ervin Santana last weekend, the Houston Astros didn't have to wait long for another shot at the Minnesota Twins right-hander.

Hoping for a better performance this time, the Astros will try to add to Santana's recent road struggles Saturday night.

Following a six-start stretch in which he went 0-4 with a 9.20 ERA, Santana (3-4, 5.40 ERA) gave up six hits, struck out a season-high 10 and didn't issue a walk in seven scoreless innings of Sunday's 7-5 victory over Houston (74-61).

"I've been smiling, but don't get it wrong, I've been frustrated," Santana said. "I knew I could pitch better than (those previous starts)."

His teammates hope that his effort against the Astros is the beginning of good things to come for the veteran.

"Hopefully it'll be a confidence booster for the next time he goes out," said Twins catcher Chris Hermann.

Making his first career appearance at Minute Maid Park, Santana now must improve his work on the road, where he's gone 0-3 with a 9.64 ERA in his last four starts. He went 2-0 with an 0.76 ERA in the first three.

Lance McCullers (5-5, 3.21), meanwhile, tries to improve on a 4-0 record and 1.65 ERA in eight home starts this season. The right-hander also gets another chance at Santana after he walked four and gave up three runs in six innings last Sunday.

McCullers looks to help the Astros build on Friday's 8-0 rout of Minnesota (69-65). Collin McHugh threw 7 2-3 strong innings and Hank Conger hit his second grand slam this season as Houston avoided a third consecutive home defeat.

With his career-high 10th homer, Conger is the 10th Astros player with at least that many this season - breaking the franchise record of nine set in 2000. With one more home run by Marwin Gonzalez, Houston would tie Detroit's major league mark of 11 from 2004.

"When you got guys down in the order hitting double-digit home runs that are part-time players, that's a pretty unique roster to have," Astros manager A.J. Hinch told MLB's official website. "You know clearly we've got power throughout and we've had guys come up through the minor leagues and hit for power, and it's a good achievement."

Batting leadoff, George Springer went 1 for 4 in his first game since landing on the disabled list with a broken wrist July 2.

"I don't have any hesitation putting him back in the lineup, at the top," Hinch said about Springer, who had 13 homers and 29 RBIs in 75 games before the injury. "The offense functioned very well with him at the top. He's a dynamic player. I'd like to get his energy kick-started from the very beginning."

Hitting in the middle of Houston's order, Jed Lowrie is 8 for 14 with four doubles in four games since going 0 for 26 in his previous eight. He's 2 for 10 against Santana, but both hits were doubles.

Joe Mauer had two of the seven hits Friday by Minnesota, which has dropped two in a row after winning 10 of 12. Mauer's hitting .370 in seven games at Minute Maid Park.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Twins at Astros
Fri, Sep 4 Final 0 to 8
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Twins at Astros
Sat, Sep 5 - 7:10PM EDT

GAME 3
Twins at Astros
Sun, Sep 6 - 2:10PM EDT

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Preview: Giants (69-66) at Rockies (56-78)
Game: 3
Venue: Coors Field
Date: September 05, 2015 8:10 PM EDT

The San Francisco Giants are free-falling from playoff contention with inconsistent offense, and Jake Peavy hasn't been putting up numbers capable of making modest production hold up.

A series loss to the last-place Colorado Rockies might be the latest sign that a World Series repeat isn't happening, and that could come Saturday night at Coors Field with a pair of Colorado sluggers threatening club records.

After Friday's 2-1 loss, the Giants (69-66) have dropped at least seven straight for the third time this season. They're in danger of losing eight in a row on the road for the first time since 2000.

Should San Francisco miss the playoffs, it might look back on a rough season against the Rockies as part of the reason why. Colorado (56-78) has taken nine of 14 to account for the worst part of the Giants' 18-22 record against the bottom three teams in the NL West.

During the recent struggles, the Giants have been held to a run or less in four of seven to fall 7 1/2 games back of Los Angeles.

"It's a tough stretch, no doubt about it," Buster Posey said. "Be lying if you said it wasn't. We've got to find a way to turn it around though. It's all you really can do. You can't feel sorry for yourself, you can't pout. You just have to come ready to play and hope tomorrow is the day that we get back on track."

Colorado has won three straight, thanks in large part to Carlos Gonzalez's five home runs and 12 RBIs. In his last 28 games at Coors, he's batting .376 with 17 home runs, 38 RBIs and a 1.338 OPS. Gonzalez is 0 for 3 against Peavy (4-6, 4.38 ERA), but teammate Nolan Arenado is 3 for 6.

The third baseman is batting .591 while homering in five straight games, matching Dante Bichette (1995) and Larry Walker (1999) as the only Rockies to do it. All 15 games came at Coors, though the previous streaks predated the installation of the stadium humidor in 2002. Since, the top home run total is 37 by Jeromy Burnitz in 2004. Gonzalez (36) and Arenado (35) should pass that.

"We're starting to hit the ball a lot better," Arenado said. "We were pumped up and it was a lot of fun. It was cool to do that."

The Giants won four of Peavy's starts in a row through Aug. 4, but he's since gone 2-2 with a 5.34 ERA in five with the club dropping three. The right-hander surrendered four runs in 5 2-3 innings of Monday's 5-4 loss in 14 at Dodger Stadium.

He's faced the Rockies three times since leaving the NL West in 2009, and the two starts in Colorado remained consistent with his struggles while with San Diego. Peavy has allowed at least three runs in five straight starts at Coors with a 1-2 record and 7.22 ERA.

Peavy is up against Chad Bettis (6-4, 4.78), whose return from over a month on the disabled list with elbow inflammation has resulted in a win and 4.09 ERA in two starts. The latest was less encouraging with the right-hander giving up four runs and 11 hits in six innings Monday before the lineup bailed him out with four runs in the ninth of a 5-4 home win over Arizona.

Bettis has won both of his starts against the Giants this season with a 3.14 ERA. He's got Gregor Blanco (0 for 8) and Brandon Crawford (1 for 10) figured out, but Brandon Belt is 7 for 12.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Giants at Rockies
Thu, Sep 3 Final 3 to 11
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Giants at Rockies
Fri, Sep 4 Final 1 to 2
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 3
Giants at Rockies
Sat, Sep 5 - 8:10PM EDT

GAME 4
Giants at Rockies
Sun, Sep 6 - 4:10PM EDT

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Preview: Dodgers (76-58) at Padres (65-70)
Game: 3
Venue: PETCO Park
Date: September 05, 2015 8:40 PM EDT

A pair of rookies are adding pop to a Los Angeles Dodgers lineup that has been all over San Diego pitching this week.

Corey Seager and Scott Schebler have fit into a suddenly hot Los Angeles offense through the first two games of a four-game series against the Padres, which continues Saturday night at Petco Park.

The Dodgers (76-58) combined for 19 hits and 15 runs in the opening two games compared to the 27 hits and nine runs they totaled in their previous four.

The 21-year-old Seager, baseball's No. 2 prospect according to MLB, had two hits and two RBIs in his debut, a 10-7 loss Thursday night, and two more hits and an RBI in Friday's 8-4 victory.

Schebler also had two hits and belted his first home run in the second game, helping Los Angeles move 7 1/2 ahead of slumping San Francisco in the NL West. Four other Dodgers went deep, giving the team an NL-high 162 homers.

'We kind of said we weren't a home run hitting club and we continue to hit them,' manager Don Mattingly said.

The Dodgers pushed back their entire rotation this week, meaning Alex Wood (9-9, 3.67 ERA) will pitch on six days' rest.

Wood has been better in his last two starts than his first four since coming over in a trade from Atlanta on July 30, giving up three runs in 11 2-3 innings compared to 13 runs through 23 1-3.

The left-hander fell on the wrong side of Jake Arrieta's no-hitter in a 2-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, getting lost in the storyline despite allowing two runs in six innings while striking out seven. Wood retired 10 of the final 11 hitters he faced.

He made one start against the Padres with Atlanta, a 5-2 loss July 25, 2014, in which they pounded him for 12 hits and five runs in five innings.

Tyson Ross, meanwhile, has made seven starts against the Dodgers the last three years.

Ross (10-9, 3.27) has a 2.53 ERA against Los Angeles, but he has nothing to show for it with an 0-4 record.

The right-hander faced the Dodgers once this year but didn't factor into the decision of a 7-3 win April 7. He held Los Angeles to two runs in six innings.

The Padres (65-70) have built a 6-1 record with Ross on the mound since July 29. Ross is 4-1 with a 2.76 ERA in that span and will look to build on one of his most complete starts of the year.

During a 7-0 win Monday, he held Texas to three hits in seven innings. Ross added an RBI single and is hitting .400 in his last seven starts.

The rest of the San Diego lineup has backed Ross in that time, supplying him with a run support average of 8.29, tied for third best in the NL and more than double his 4.11 mark through his first 21 starts.

'Support is always key,' Ross said. 'I was just going out there trying to put up zeroes, and when we score like that it kind of takes a little bit of pressure off me.'

Carl Crawford, who homered Friday, is 8 for 15 against Ross with three doubles and four walks.

Mattingly said Friday it might be tough for Yasiel Puig to return from his strained right hamstring by the end of the regular season.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Dodgers at Padres
Thu, Sep 3 Final 7 to 10
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Dodgers at Padres
Fri, Sep 4 Final 8 to 4
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 3
Dodgers at Padres
Sat, Sep 5 - 8:40PM EDT

GAME 4
Dodgers at Padres
Sun, Sep 6 - 4:10PM EDT

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Preview: Rangers (70-63) at Angels (68-66)
Game: 2
Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Date: September 05, 2015 9:05 PM EDT

Because things haven't gone his way the past two seasons, a finally healthy Derek Holland is embracing an opportunity to help the Texas Rangers reach the postseason.

Jered Weaver should be grateful for another chance to pitch at home against the Rangers.

While Holland hopes to build on a stellar effort, Weaver will try to continue his home dominance in the series as the Los Angeles Angels look to move up in the playoff chase Saturday night.

Holland (2-1, 2.82 ERA) had high hopes after missing most of 2014 following left knee surgery, but he lasted just nine pitches in the home opener April 10 because of a torn labrum.

After missing more than four months, the left-hander shook off the rust by going 1-0 with a 4.38 ERA in his first two starts back last month. He then looked fully recovered Sunday when he threw a three-hitter with 11 strikeouts and no walks in a 6-0 home win over Baltimore.

Holland retired the final 14 batters en route to his eighth career shutout and first since 2013.

"It was kind of sad and disappointing that he has been hurt the last couple years and not able to pitch," third baseman Adrian Beltre told MLB's official website. "We all know how much he loves to be out there. It's nice to have him back healthy and doing what he did."

The Rangers have a 1 1/2-game lead in the race for the AL's second wild card and are within three of West-leading Houston. However, they're looking to avoid losing back-to-back games for only the second time since a three-game skid from Aug. 9-12 after Friday's 5-2 defeat.

Holland will try to win his third straight decision in his first road appearance since last September. He's 3-4 with a 5.90 ERA in nine career starts in Anaheim, but hasn't pitched there since 2013.

Erick Aybar is batting .348 with eight doubles in 46 at-bats in the matchup, and Mike Trout is hitting .346 with two home runs in 26 at-bats. Trout also has a .426 average with four homers while the Angels (68-66) have taken nine of 13 in the season series.

C.J. Cron fell a homer short of the cycle and had five RBIs on Friday as Los Angeles won its third straight to get within 2 1/2 games of Texas. Cron is hitting .460 with 17 RBIs in his 12 meetings this season.

'This is a good opportunity (against the Rangers),' he said. 'If we can cut (their lead) down a little bit this weekend, that's what we want to do.'

Weaver will take the mound looking to improve on his 3-1 record and 2.14 ERA over his last seven starts at Angel Stadium. Facing the Rangers (70-63) for the first time this season, Weaver is 10-0 with a 2.30 ERA in 16 career home meetings.

The right-hander, though, has struggled mightily in his past two starts, going 1-1 with a 10.80 ERA. He allowed a season-high eight runs and nine hits over six innings in Sunday's 9-2 loss at Cleveland.

Shin-soo Choo is batting .378 in 37 at-bats versus Weaver (6-10, 4.94), but Adrian Beltre has had a tougher time with a .228 average and one homer in 79 at-bats.

Former Angel Josh Hamilton is limited to pinch-hit duty due to a sore left knee, while Los Angeles will be without Johnny Giavotella indefinitely due to fourth cranial nerve palsy.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Rangers at Angels
Fri, Sep 4 Final 2 to 5
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Rangers at Angels
Sat, Sep 5 - 9:05PM EDT

GAME 3
Rangers at Angels
Sun, Sep 6 - 3:35PM EDT

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Preview: Mariners (64-71) at Athletics (58-77)
Game: 2
Venue: O.co Coliseum
Date: September 05, 2015 9:05 PM EDT

Rested and relaxed, Felix Hernandez has a chance to beat the Oakland Athletics for the second time in as many starts.

Whether Nelson Cruz will be on the field with him remains to be seen.

As Hernandez takes the ball for the first time since beating the A's more than a week ago, it's uncertain if the ailing Cruz will be available to help the Seattle Mariners try for a fourth straight win Saturday night.

After giving up 14 runs and 21 hits over 8 1-3 innings in his previous two outings, Hernandez (15-8, 3.66 ERA) allowed homers to Billy Burns and Brett Lawrie along with one other hit in eight innings of an 8-2 home win over Oakland on Aug. 26.

"I found some things with my mechanics and I felt way better," the right-hander said.

With his ace in position to log at least 200 innings for an eighth consecutive season, Seattle manager Lloyd McClendon opted to have Hernandez skip his next scheduled start.

"I did the same thing last year to freshen my pitchers up and Felix had (one of the best Septembers of his career)," McClendon told MLB's official website. "Everybody thought I was nuts when I did, and I'll do it again because it's the right thing to do."

Hernandez, who went 2-1 with a 1.66 ERA in six September starts in 2014, has a 2.45 ERA while winning two of his last three against Oakland (58-77) this year.

Cruz has hit five of his 39 home runs off A's pitching, but a quad strain forced him to sit out Friday's 11-8 victory. While the injury doesn't appear serious, the slugger is taking a wait-and-see approach.

"(On Saturday) I'll probably hit (in batting practice)," said Cruz, who is 4 for 29 without a homer in the seven he's played on Seattle's 10-game trip.

"I'll just go out there and see how it feels."

Cruz might want to get back in the lineup considering he's 6 for 13 with a double and three home runs against Jesse Chavez (5-5, 2.85). The right-hander is 0-3 with a 7.13 ERA as a starter against the Mariners this season, but he's allowed three runs on two homers over 15 innings to win his last two home starts.

He yielded an earned run over five innings and a homer in his seventh straight start during Sunday's 7-4, 11-inning victory at Arizona.

Winners in seven of 10, the Mariners (64-71) have gone deep 21 times while doing so in 12 straight contests.

"I've said that all along, that they were going to hit," McClendon said.

Kyle Seager is 3 for 17 with a home run against Chavez, but 15 for 30 with four homers and 10 RBIs in the last seven games.

Lawrie is batting .414 in the last seven home contests.

"He's getting some really good swings," said manager Bob Melvin, whose A's have dropped three straight and five of seven in Oakland.

Lawrie went 3 for 26 in his first seven games against the Mariners this season but is batting .520 in his last seven. He's a career .368 hitter against Hernandez.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Mariners at Athletics
Fri, Sep 4 Final 11 to 8
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Mariners at Athletics
Sat, Sep 5 - 9:05PM EDT

GAME 3
Mariners at Athletics
Sun, Sep 6 - 4:05PM EDT

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Diamond Trends - Saturday

September 5, 2015


SU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Braves are 0-17 since Jul 08, 2014 on the road after a loss in which they allowed 5+ walks.

PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- When Nathan Eovaldi starts the Yankees are 14-0 SU on since April 21, 2015 against AL opponents when the total is under 9, if his opponent’s starting pitcher’s ERA is at least 2.60.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Royals are 0-11-1 ou since Sep 27, 2009 as a 140+ favorite after a 5+ run home loss.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Angels are 12-0 since May 12, 2015 after a win in which they had fewer than five team-left-on-base.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Cubs are 10-0 since Jul 31, 2015 as a favorite vs a team that has lost at least their last two games.

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, September 5

National League
Diamondbacks @ Cubs
Ray is 0-5, 6.00 in his last six starts (under 5-1).

Arrieta is 6-0, 0.85 in his last three starts (over 3-1 in last four).

Arizona lost eight of last 11 games; three of their last five went under the total. Chicago lost six of their last nine (over 3-1 in last four). D'backs won seven of last nine games with the Cubs; over is 6-3-1 in last ten series games.

Braves @ Nationals
Miller is 0-3, 4.50 in his last three starts (under 4-1 in last five).

Ross is 2-0, 2.87 in his last three starts (under 3-1-1 in last five).

Braves were outscored 87-23 in losing their last ten games (over 8-3-2 last 13); they're 2-10 in last 12 games with Washington-- under is 5-2-1 in last eight in series. Nationals are 9-4 in last 13 games (over 4-1-1 last six).

Mets @ Marlins
Colon is 2-0, 0.00 (15 IP) in his last two starts (over 5-2 in last seven).

Hand is 2-2, 5.11 in his last four starts (over 3-1).

Mets won three of last five games with Miami; over is 6-2 in last eight series games. NY won seven of last 11 games (over 9-2); they've got a 5-game lead in NL East with 28 games left. Marlins won last four gams; three of their last five home games stayed under.

Brewers @ Reds
Peralta is 3-1, 4.57 in his last four starts. Garza is 0-2, 9.30 in his last four starts (over 3-1-1 in his last five).

Lamb is 0-3, 5.24 in his four starts (over 2-2). Sampson is 0-1, 12.27 in his last three starts (over 3-1 in last four).

Milwaukee won six of last seven games with Cincinnati; three of last four in series stayed under. Brewers won four of last five games (over 7-2-1 in last ten). Reds lost six of their last nine games- they lost last six times they scored less than seven runs.

Pirates @ Cardinals
Morton is 0-2, 7.94 in his last two starts (under 3-0 last three).

Garcia is 4-0, 2.38 in his last five starts (under 6-3-1 in last ten).

Pittsburgh won seven of last ten games with St Louis (over 5-1-1 last seven); Bucs lost four of last five games (over 4-0 in last four) overall. Cardinals won eight of last 11 games (over 5-1-1 in last seven)

Giants @ Rockies
Peavy is 2-2, 5.34 in his last five starts.

Bettis is 2-0, 4.30 in his last four starts.

Rockies are 7-4 in last 11 games; six of last eight went under. Giants are 4-12 in last 16 games overall; under is 4-2-1 in their last seven road games. SF lost five of last seven games with Colorado; seven of last nine series games went over total.

Dodgers @ Padres
Wood is 1-2, 3.12 in his last three starts (under 3-0).

Ross is 2-0, 2.33 in his last three starts (over 4-2-1 in last seven).

Dodgers won eight of last ten games; under is 8-4-1 in their last 13. LA is 8-4 in last 12 games with San Diego (under 5-4 in last nine). Padres lost six of last nine games (over 5-0-1 in last six).

American League
Indians @ Tigers
Salazar is 4-1, 2.48 in his last six starts (under 5-2 last seven).

Simon is 1-3, 6.94 in his last four starts; four of his last six went over.

Cleveland won seven of last nine games; three of last four stayed under the total. Tigers lost ten of last 12 games, allowing 64 runs in last six (over 6-0). Indians lost six of last nine games with Detroit; over is 9-2 in last eleven.

Rays @ Bronx
Moore is 0-3, 10.66 in his last three starts (over 3-0-3 in last six).

Eovaldi is 3-0, 3.69 in his last five starts; his last five at home stayed under.

Tampa Bay lost three of last four games with Bronx; under is 8-2-1 in last 11 in series. Rays won three of last five games (over 8-3 in last 11). NY won six of last seven; over is 5-4 in their last nine games.

Orioles @ Blue Jays
Wright is making first start since June 19; he is 0-3, 12.20 in last three starts- three of his last four went over the total.

Price is 4-1, 2.28 in his last six starts (under 6-3 in last ten).

Orioles lost eight of last 11 games; last four went over. Blue Jays won eight of last 11 games (under is 5-3 in last eight). Baltimore won four of last five games with Toronto.

White Sox @ Royals
Quintana is 1-1, 5.28 in his last five starts (over 7-0 in last 7).

Duffy is 3-1, 3.66 in his last six starts (under 9-1 in last ten).

White Sox lost five of last six games with Kansas City; under is 6-4-1 in last 11 series games. Chicago lost four of last seven games; five of its last six went over the total. Royals won five of last eight games (over 5-1 last six).

Twins @ Astros
Santana is 1-2, 7.71 in his last five starts (over 4-1).

McCullers is 0-2, 7.43 in his last three starts (over 4-1-1 in last six).

Minnesota won three of last five games with Houston (under 3-1-1); Twins are 7-4 in last 11 games (over 6-3-1 in last ten). Astros lost three of their last five games (over 4-0-1).

Rangers @ Angels
Holland is 2-1, 2.53 in his last four starts (under 3-1-1 in last five).

Weaver is 1-1, 10.80 in his last two starts (over 3-1 in last four at home).

Rangers lost eight of last 11 games with Angels; six of last eight in series went over total. Texas won six of last eight games (over 2-1-1 in last four). Halos lost four of last seven games (over 4-1-1 in last six).

Mariners @ A's
Hernandez is 1-2, 8.22 in his last three starts (over 6-1 in last seven).

Chavez is 1-2, 5.70 in his last four starts (over 6-3 in last nine).

Seattle won eight of last 11 games with Oakland, scoring 25 runs in last three; last four series games got over total. Mariners won seven of last ten games (over 9-2 in last 11). A's lost six of last nine games; over is 9-1-1 in last eleven.

Interleague
Phillies @ Red Sox
Asher allowed four runs in 5.2 IP (93 PT) in his first MLB start.

Miley is 0-1, 6.39 in his last two starts (over 4-1 in last five).

Philly lost seven of last ten games with Boston; four of last five series games went over. Phils lost eight of last 11 games (over 8-2-1). Red Sox lost three of last five games (over 7-4 in last eleven)

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Az-Chi-- Ray 4-13 (0-6 last 6); Arrieta 14-12
Atl-Wsh-- Miller 10-17 (3-15 lst 18); Ross 5-7
NY-Mia-- Colon 13-13 (3-0 last 3); Hand 4-5
Mil-Cin-- Garza 8-16 (1-6 last 7) Peralta 7-9; Sampson 3-2 Lamb 0-4
Pitt-StL-- Morton 12-6; Garcia 9-5 (6-0 last 6)
SF-Col-- Peavy 6-7; Bettis 10-5
LA-SD-- Wood 10-17/2-4; Ross 16-12 (4-0 last 4)

Cle-Det-- Salazar 15-9; Simon 14-11
TB-NY-- Moore 1-5; Eovaldi 18-8 (11-2 last 13)
Balt-Tor-- Wright 2-4; Price 19-8/4-2
Chi-KC-- Quintana 12-15 (3-0 last 3); Duffy 13-8
Min-Hst-- Santana 5-6; McCullers 8-8
Tex-LAA-- Holland 2-2; Weaver 9-11
Sea-A's-- Hernandez 17-9; Chavez 8-16

Phil-Bos-- Asher 0-1; Miley 12-15 (2-8 last 10)

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Az-Chi-- Ray 3-17; Arrieta 7-27
Atl-Wsh-- Miller 5-27; Ross 0-12
NY-Mia-- Colon 8-26; Hand 4-9
Mil-Cin-- Garza 8-16 (1-6 last 7) Peralta 6-16; Sampson 3-2 Lamb 3-4
Pitt-StL-- Morton 8-18; Garcia 3-14
SF-Col-- Peavy 4-13 (4 of last 5); Bettis 3-15
LA-SD-- Wood 9-27; Ross 8-28

Cle-Det-- Salazar 7-24; Simon 5-25
TB-NY-- Moore 3-6; Eovaldi 8-26
Balt-Tor-- Wright 3-6; Price 6-27
Chi-KC-- Quintana 15-27; Duffy 6-21
Min-Hst-- Santana 1-11; McCullers 5-16 (4 of last 5)
Tex-LAA-- Holland 1-4; Weaver 6-20
Sea-A's-- Hernandez 8-26; Chavez 6-24

Phil-Bos-- Asher 1-1; Miley 7-27

Umpires
Az-Chi-- Favorites won five of last six BWelke games.
Pitt-StL-- Last five Cederstrom games went over total.
NY-Mia-- Six of last eight Diaz games went over.
Atl-Wsh-- Home side won 16 of last 19 Meals games.
SF-Col-- Four of last five Danley games went over.
LA-SD-- Five of last seven Conroy games stayed under.

TB-NY-- Four of last five Reyburn games stayed under.
Balt-Tor-- Favorite won eight of last ten Timmons games.
Cle-Det-- Under is 6-3-2 in last eleven Wendelstedt games.
Min-Hst-- Seven of last ten Schrieber games went over.
Chi-KC-- Six of last nine Carapazza games went over total.
Sea-A's-- Six of last eight Holbrook games went over total.
Tex-LA-- Underdogs won four of last seven Foster games.

Phil-Bos-- Under is 9-4 in last thirteen Bucknor games.

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MLB

Saturday, September 5

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 11 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 11 games when playing Tampa Bay

1:07 PM
BALTIMORE vs. TORONTO
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games
Toronto is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Baltimore

1:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CINCINNATI
Milwaukee6-1-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,on the road
Cincinnati is 1-6-1 SU in its last 8 games ,when playing Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing at home against Milwaukee

2:20 PM
ARIZONA vs. CHI CUBS
Arizona is 5-12 SU in their last 17 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games when playing at home against Arizona
Chi Cubs are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games

4:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. BOSTON
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Boston's last 12 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Boston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

4:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games on the road
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games when playing Atlanta
Washington is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing Atlanta

7:08 PM
CLEVELAND vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games

7:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. HOUSTON
Minnesota is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
Minnesota is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Houston is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games

7:10 PM
NY METS vs. MIAMI
NY Mets are 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 8 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games when playing NY Mets

7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. KANSAS CITY
Chi White Sox are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

8:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games

8:40 PM
LA DODGERS vs. SAN DIEGO
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of San Diego's last 22 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
San Diego is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

9:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Oakland is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games

9:05 PM
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games

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MLB

Saturday, September 5


Moore's starts have led to losses for Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays are a paltry 1-8 in Matt Moore's last nine outings.

Tampa is scheduled to send Moore to the bump once again Saturday opposite Nathan Eovaldi and the New York Yankees.

The Yanks are presently in the -165 ballpark at sportsbooks. At the time of writing, the total was off the board.

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MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, September 5


Texas @ LA Angels

Game 927-928
September 5, 2015 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Holland) 16.295
LA Angels
(Weaver) 12.738
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 3 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-105); Under

NY Mets @ Miami

Game 907-908
September 5, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Colon) 14.531
Miami
(Hand) 15.612
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+130); Over

Seattle @ Oakland

Game 925-926
September 5, 2015 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Hernandez) 12.738
Oakland
(Chavez) 17.146
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 4 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-140
7
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+120); Over

Atlanta @ Washington

Game 909-910
September 5, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Miller) 14.537
Washington
(Ross) 16.214
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-200
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-200); Under

Philadelphia @ Boston

Game 929-930
September 5, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Asher) 14.562
Boston
(Miley) 16.177
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-200
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-200); Over

San Francisco @ Colorado

Game 911-912
September 5, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Peavy) 13.582
Colorado
(Bettis) 16.647
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 3
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-115
11
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-115); Under

LA Dodgers @ San Diego

Game 913-914
September 5, 2015 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Wood) 14.063
San Diego
(Ross) 15.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-120
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+100); Over

Tampa Bay @ NY Yankees

Game 915-916
September 5, 2015 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Moore) 16.856
NY Yankees
(Eovaldi) 15.733
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+155); Under

Baltimore @ Toronto

Game 917-918
September 5, 2015 @ 1:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Wright) 16.756
Toronto
(Price) 18.646
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
N/A

Cleveland @ Detroit

Game 919-920
September 5, 2015 @ 7:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Salazar) 16.464
Detroit
(Simon) 13.883
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-160
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-160); Over

Minnesota @ Houston

Game 921-922
September 5, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Santana) 17.061
Houston
(McCullers) 16.146
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-190
8
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+165); Over

Milwaukee @ Cincinnati

Game 901-902
September 5, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Peralta) 12.628
Cincinnati
(Sampson) 14.193
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
N/A

Chicago White Sox @ Kansas City

Game 923-924
September 5, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Quintana) 14.983
Kansas City
(Duffy) 14.013
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-160
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+140); Over

Arizona @ Chicago Cubs

Game 903-904
September 5, 2015 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Ray) 12.628
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 12.628
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 3
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-220
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-220); N/A

Milwaukee @ Cincinnati

Game 931-932
September 5, 2015 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Garza) 14.612
Cincinnati
(Lamb) 15.511
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
10 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
N/A

Pittsburgh @ St. Louis

Game 905-906
September 5, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Morton) 15.798
St. Louis
(Garcia) 14.337
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+135); Over

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MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, September 5

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MILWAUKEE (58 - 75) at CINCINNATI (55 - 77) - 1:10 PM
WILY PERALTA (R) vs. KEYVIUS SAMPSON (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 7-6 (+0.7 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
6 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

WILY PERALTA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
PERALTA is 4-4 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.23 and a WHIP of 1.156.
His team's record is 4-6 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-8. (-6.3 units)

KEYVIUS SAMPSON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
SAMPSON is 0-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 12.26 and a WHIP of 2.452.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ARIZONA (65 - 70) at CHICAGO CUBS (76 - 57) - 2:20 PM
ROBBIE RAY (L) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 129-168 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 129-168 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 46-91 (-37.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 4-17 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
RAY is 4-13 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
RAY is 4-13 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
RAY is 2-10 (-8.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 76-57 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 76-57 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARRIETA is 34-18 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 34-17 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 785-754 (-164.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 772-812 (-153.7 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 685-779 (-195.3 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 721-713 (-157.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 220-187 (-45.2 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
ARIZONA is 2-2 (+0.3 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

ROBBIE RAY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

JAKE ARRIETA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ARRIETA is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (80 - 53) at ST LOUIS (86 - 48) - 4:05 PM
CHARLIE MORTON (R) vs. JAIME GARCIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 22-32 (-16.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 19-32 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MORTON is 13-30 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 86-48 (+27.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 48-21 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 24-6 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 45-19 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 95-58 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 86-48 (+27.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 66-32 (+27.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 77-46 (+22.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 39-22 (+15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 24-10 (+12.3 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.
PITTSBURGH is 80-53 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 80-53 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 51-28 (+17.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 39-25 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 21-8 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-7 (+0.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MORTON is 2-11 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.42 and a WHIP of 1.703.
His team's record is 3-14 (-10.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-9. (-4.1 units)

JAIME GARCIA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
GARCIA is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 0.84 and a WHIP of 1.078.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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NY METS (74 - 60) at MIAMI (56 - 79) - 7:10 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. BRAD HAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 18-30 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
MIAMI is 368-425 (+41.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
NY METS are 74-60 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 36-19 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 73-56 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 32-26 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 388-409 (+28.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
NY METS are 90-57 (+25.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 48-21 (+22.1 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 26-17 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 11-1 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
COLON is 51-35 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 30-12 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 56-79 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 56-76 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 37-54 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 44-62 (-14.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 9-5 (+2.8 Units) against MIAMI this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.2 Units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. MIAMI since 1997
COLON is 6-3 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.155.
His team's record is 6-3 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-2.1 units)

BRAD HAND vs. NY METS since 1997
HAND is 0-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.459.
His team's record is 1-4 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.2 units)

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ATLANTA (54 - 81) at WASHINGTON (69 - 65) - 7:05 PM
SHELBY MILLER (R) vs. GIO GONZALEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 54-81 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 21-49 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 7-22 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 52-78 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 12-32 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 13-35 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 6-25 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 6-25 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MILLER is 5-15 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 119-84 (+29.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 69-65 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 68-64 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 43-47 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 51-49 (-6.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 34-29 (-8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 11-3 (+6.5 Units) against ATLANTA this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

SHELBY MILLER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MILLER is 2-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.72 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.2 units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
GONZALEZ is 3-8 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.93 and a WHIP of 1.471.
His team's record is 3-9 (-7.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-6. (-1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (69 - 66) at COLORADO (56 - 78) - 8:10 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. CHAD BETTIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 27-37 (-14.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-18 (-14.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
PEAVY is 20-29 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PEAVY is 8-19 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 14-5 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 50-54 (+4.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 169-145 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 169-145 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1067-898 (+115.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 57-50 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 46-23 (+19.0 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.
COLORADO is 122-174 (-41.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 122-174 (-41.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 32-58 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 9-5 (+4.5 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. COLORADO since 1997
PEAVY is 5-7 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.95 and a WHIP of 1.362.
His team's record is 9-11 (-7.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-7. (+3.6 units)

CHAD BETTIS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
BETTIS is 2-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.279.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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LA DODGERS (76 - 58) at SAN DIEGO (65 - 70) - 8:40 PM
ALEX WOOD (L) vs. TYSON ROSS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 76-58 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 37-33 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 29-37 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 12-18 (-14.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 76-58 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 56-44 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 22-29 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 42-35 (-12.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WOOD is 20-30 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 9-20 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 20-29 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 8-16 (-11.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 11-18 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 69-56 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 21-11 (+11.3 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 9-5 (+2.3 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)

ALEX WOOD vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
WOOD is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 2.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

TYSON ROSS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ROSS is 0-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.53 and a WHIP of 1.242.
His team's record is 2-5 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.1 units)

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TAMPA BAY (66 - 68) at NY YANKEES (75 - 58) - 1:05 PM
MATT MOORE (L) vs. NATHAN EOVALDI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 143-153 (-31.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 42-54 (-14.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 70-80 (-19.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 75-58 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 37-24 (+6.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
NY YANKEES are 68-52 (+3.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 79-60 (+22.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 44-30 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
EOVALDI is 18-8 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
EOVALDI is 13-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
EOVALDI is 18-7 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 582-666 (+13.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 15-26 (-13.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 9-5 (+2.9 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.1 Units)

MATT MOORE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MOORE is 5-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.83 and a WHIP of 1.336.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.9 units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
EOVALDI is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.091.
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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BALTIMORE (65 - 69) at TORONTO (76 - 58) - 1:05 PM
MIKE WRIGHT (R) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-6 (+0.2 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.7 Units)

MIKE WRIGHT vs. TORONTO since 1997
WRIGHT is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 27.07 and a WHIP of 5.263.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

DAVID PRICE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
PRICE is 7-5 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 10-9 (-6.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-7. (+3.5 units)

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CLEVELAND (65 - 68) at DETROIT (61 - 73) - 7:05 PM
DANNY SALAZAR (R) vs. ALFREDO SIMON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 65-68 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-31 (-17.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 60-66 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 29-35 (-12.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 24-28 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 31-23 (+9.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SIMON is 34-24 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 17-7 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 34-23 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 19-8 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 28-19 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 72-36 (+25.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 61-73 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 26-40 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 30-36 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 39-40 (-14.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 30-36 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 34-50 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 42-58 (-15.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 68-78 (-20.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 67-72 (-22.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 9-4 (+5.8 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
11 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+9.2 Units)

DANNY SALAZAR vs. DETROIT since 1997
SALAZAR is 2-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.247.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.9 units)

ALFREDO SIMON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SIMON is 4-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.172.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.1 units)

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MINNESOTA (69 - 65) at HOUSTON (74 - 61) - 7:10 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. LANCE MCCULLERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SANTANA is 1-10 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 74-61 (+6.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 47-23 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 74-55 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 35-18 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 48-38 (+7.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 24-10 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 32-30 (+12.1 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.
MINNESOTA is 69-65 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 36-35 (+7.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 67-60 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 41-36 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 44-45 (+8.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-30 (+11.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SANTANA is 52-31 (+24.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SANTANA is 2-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.016.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

LANCE MCCULLERS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
MCCULLERS is 0-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (63 - 70) at KANSAS CITY (82 - 52) - 7:10 PM
JOSE QUINTANA (L) vs. DANNY DUFFY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 22-33 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
QUINTANA is 9-20 (-12.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
QUINTANA is 10-24 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 82-52 (+25.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 47-23 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 34-21 (+9.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 79-48 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 57-37 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 30-19 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 44-27 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DUFFY is 9-1 (+7.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 93-96 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 381-380 (+37.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 100-144 (-48.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 10-4 (+6.1 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
6 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.2 Units, Under=-0.0 Units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
QUINTANA is 0-6 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.392.
His team's record is 4-12 (-8.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-7. (+0.5 units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
DUFFY is 3-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.226.
His team's record is 6-2 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+2.1 units)

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SEATTLE (64 - 71) at OAKLAND (58 - 77) - 9:05 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. JESSE CHAVEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 64-71 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 59-70 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 22-41 (-24.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 101-108 (-29.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 348-327 (-84.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SEATTLE is 81-70 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 23-13 (+11.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 77-71 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 26-20 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 58-77 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 41-53 (-22.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 31-39 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 10-20 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 64-68 (-26.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 56-72 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 36-48 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 45-51 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 32-44 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 22-33 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 26-29 (-18.7 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.
CHAVEZ is 8-16 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CHAVEZ is 2-9 (-8.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 10-4 (+5.8 Units) against OAKLAND this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.8 Units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 21-8 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.62 and a WHIP of 1.113.
His team's record is 27-12 (+11.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 16-21. (-5.6 units)

JESSE CHAVEZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
CHAVEZ is 0-5 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.66 and a WHIP of 1.542.
His team's record is 1-5 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.4 units)

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TEXAS (70 - 63) at LA ANGELS (68 - 66) - 9:05 PM
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WEAVER is 21-6 (+14.2 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 99-41 (+34.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 38-10 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 99-41 (+34.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 79-35 (+25.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 93-47 (+33.1 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 30-10 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 70-63 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 38-31 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 58-43 (+27.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 67-59 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 51-45 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 46-38 (+16.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 33-29 (+11.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 37-22 (+26.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOLLAND is 46-29 (+18.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 92-118 (-33.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 9-4 (+3.4 Units) against TEXAS this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HOLLAND is 6-6 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.67 and a WHIP of 1.438.
His team's record is 10-8 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-7. (+2.6 units)

JERED WEAVER vs. TEXAS since 1997
WEAVER is 15-8 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.191.
His team's record is 21-14 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 21-13. (+6.0 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (53 - 82) at BOSTON (62 - 72) - 4:05 PM
ALEC ASHER (R) vs. WADE MILEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-32 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 91-118 (-32.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-37 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-11 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 62-72 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 618-557 (-78.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 69-82 (-32.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 29-34 (-14.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 248-239 (-52.7 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997.
BOSTON is 39-51 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 55-66 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 46-50 (-6.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 24-37 (-15.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-1 (+1.7 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)

ALEC ASHER vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

WADE MILEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MILEY is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.24 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.2 units)

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MILWAUKEE (58 - 75) at CINCINNATI (55 - 77) - 6:10 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. JOHN LAMB (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 7-6 (+0.7 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
6 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

MATT GARZA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
GARZA is 4-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.71 and a WHIP of 1.415.
His team's record is 5-6 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-9. (-9.1 units)

JOHN LAMB vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LAMB is 0-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)