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**Udog** · 09-25-2015, 08:19 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- Average NFL game last year had 13.2 penalties for 111.1 yards. Last weekend, the average game had 18.6 penalties for 166.2 yards.

-- Eli Manning has started 170 straight games. During that span, the Redskins have started 10 different QBs.

-- A's starting pitchers have six wins in their last 40 games. No bueno.

-- Tennessee Titans are only NFL team that hasn't tried a field goal yet.

-- Mets started this season 17-32 on the road; they're 21-5 on road since then.

-- Giants 32, Redskins 21

-- Was surprised that CBS announcers commented more than once on lack of enthusiasm of crowd

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Things I'm looking for this weekend.......

13) 2-0 Jets are already +8 in turnovers, which obviously isn't sustainable; they've outgained opponents by only 13 yards so far. What happens when they aren't forcing turnovers? 0-2 Eagles are in desperate straits here; as a Ram fan, it is my duty to tell you that Sam Bradford's NFL W-L record is 18-32-1.

12) Florida won its last ten games with Tennessee, but they've suspended a QB for flunking a drug test, never a good sign. Not their starting QB, but the kid who was the starter in the season opener.

11) Brandon Weeden is only 5-16 as an NFL starter, but the former minor leaguer is older than Aaron Rodgers. Dallas brought in another bonafide backup in Matt Cassel, so they're not 100% sold on Weeden. Falcons are 2-0, but trailed both games late.

10) Pirates-Cubs open a big series in Wrigley today; home field in Wild Card game the likely objective. Doubt either side will catch St Louis for NL Central crown.

9) Baltimore is 0-2, Cincinnati 0-2, so huge game for Ravens in their home opener to get back in AFC North race. Bengals have 303 rushing yards in two games.

8) USC lost its last two visits to Arizona State 62-41/43-22. Trojans lost at home to Stanford last week; a loss here and the natives will get restless.

7) Buffalo-Miami finds bully Richie Incognito coming back to south Florida after Dolphins dumped him two years ago. Interesting game, with AFC East looking like an improved division. Will the division runner-up make the playoffs?

6) Auburn is switching QBs after getting waxed at LSU last week, which followed an OT win over a I-AA team. College football people are fickle as hell; Auburn fired Gene Chizik couple years after he won a national title- a loss to Miss State wouldn't help Gus Malzahn's standing on the Plains.

5) Hopefully the Steelers won't have more fans than the Rams for a St Louis home game in the Jones Dome. I'm thinking Todd Gurley makes his Rams' debut this week; he could be the playmaker their offense is sorely lacking.

4) Astros close out their home season with series against Texas. Minnesota visits the Tigers, as the AL West/Wild Card races come down the home stretch.

3) Colts travel to Tennessee on a short week after a dismal performance Monday nite; home debut for Titans' rookie QB Marcus Mariota. Indy has injury issues at cornerback; can Mariota and the Tennessee offense take advantage of it?

2) TCU eviscerated Texas Tech 82-27 last year; now Horned Frogs visit Lubbock to face a Tech squad that upset Arkansas last week. Dicey spot for TCU.

1) Pretty good Monday night game, Chiefs at Green Bay. At one time, Andy Reid was an assistant for the Packers. Chiefs had an extra three days to prep for this.

**Udog** · 09-25-2015, 08:22 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Friday, September 25

Chicago White Sox @ NY Yankees

Game 915-916
September 25, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 16.912
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 14.387
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 2 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-165
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+145); Under

Tampa Bay @ Toronto

Game 917-918
September 25, 2015 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Odorizzi) 14.912
Toronto
(Dickey) 18.004
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-170
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-170); Under

Minnesota @ Detroit

Game 919-920
September 25, 2015 @ 7:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Pelfrey) 16.589
Detroit
(Boyd) 15.187
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-115); Over

Baltimore @ Boston

Game 921-922
September 25, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Gausman) 15.316
Boston
(Hill) 13.877
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1 1/2
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+100); Under

Pittsburgh @ Chicago Cubs

Game 901-902
September 25, 2015 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 15.150
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 16.617
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
5 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-125
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-125); N/A

Cleveland @ Kansas City

Game 923-924
September 25, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 14.176
Kansas City
(Volquez) 18.577
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 4 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-120
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+100); Over

Philadelphia @ Washington

Game 903-904
September 25, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eickhoff) 13.083
Washington
(Zmmermnn) 17.558
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 4 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-245
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-245); Over

Texas @ Houston

Game 925-926
September 25, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Gallardo) 16.602
Houston
(Kazmir) 15.211
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+110); Over

Atlanta @ Miami

Game 905-906
September 25, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Weber) 14.192
Miami
(Fernandez) 13.223
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-205
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+175); Under

Seattle @ LA Angels

Game 927-928
September 25, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Nuno) 14.559
LA Angels
(Richards) 13.522
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
N/A

NY Mets @ Cincinnati

Game 907-908
September 25, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Syndrgrd) 13.816
Cincinnati
(DeSclfni) 14.722
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+125); Over

San Francisco @ Oakland

Game 929-930
September 25, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Leake) 12.635
Oakland
(Gray) 15.486
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 3
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-130
7
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-130); Over

LA Dodgers @ Colorado

Game 909-910
September 25, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Bolsnger) 16.912
Colorado
(Hale) 14.221
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-135
11 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-135); Under

Milwaukee @ St. Louis

Game 911-912
September 25, 2015 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Pena) 13.816
St. Louis
(Martinez) 15.817
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2
8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-225
7
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-225); Over

Arizona @ San Diego

Game 913-914
September 25, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(DeLaRosa) 13.115
San Diego
(Kelly) 16.254
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-130
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+110); Over

**Udog** · 09-25-2015, 08:26 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, September 25

National League
Phillies @ Marlins
Asher is 0-4, 9.78 in his four starts (over 4-0).

Cosart is 1-0, 1.72 in his last three starts (under 3-1 last four at home).

Phillies won eight of last ten games with Miami (over 5-4-1); Phils lost seven of last eight games (under 5-1-1 last seven). Marlins lost four of their last five games, allowing 32 runs (over 3-2-1 last six).

Mets @ Reds
Matz is 4-0, 1.80 in his five starts (under 3-0 last three).

Smith is 0-2, 7.85 in his four starts (over 4-0).

Mets won eight of last ten games with Cincinnati; under is 3-1-1 in last five series games. New York lost six of last eight games; three of last four went over total. Reds

Brewers @ Cardinals
Jungmann is 0-2, 9.82 in his last three starts (over 4-0 last four).

Wacha is 1-2, 6.86 in his last four starts (over 5-0 last five).

Milwaukee lost ten of last 12 games (over 9-4 last 13). Cardinals won eight of their last ten games; three of their last four stayed under. Brewers lost seven of last eight games with St Louis; three of last four went over the total.

Pirates @ Rockies
Locke is 1-3, 5.91 in his last four starts (over 6-1 last seven).

Bettis is 2-0, 0.75 in his last two starts (under 4-1 last five).

Pittsburgh won nine of last 12 games with Colorado (under 8-4-1 in last 13). Pirates are 9-4 in last 13 games, winning last five; five of last nine stayed under. Rockies lost last four games, allowing 38 runs; six of last eight went over the total.

Diamondbacks @ Dodgers
Corbin is 3-1, 1.42 in his last four starts (under 5-0 last five).

Kershaw is 4-1, 2.37 in his last five starts (under 5-1 last six).

Arizona is 3-5 in last eight games with Los Angeles; seven of last ten in series went over. D'backs won four of last six games;five of their last seven stayed under the total. Dodgers lost five of last eight games (under 6-4 last 10).

Giants @ Padres
Bumgarner is 7-2, 1.86 in his last nine starts (over 4-2 last six).

Kennedy is 0-4, 6.44 in his last five starts (over 5-0-1 last six).

Giants won six of last seven games with San Diego (over 6-1); SF won seven of last 11 games overall (four of last five under). Padres lost eight of their last twelve games; nine of their last eleven went over the total.

American League
White Sox @ Bronx
Sale is 0-3, 8.47 in his last three starts; his last four road starts went over.

Pineda is 2-2, 3.57 in his last four starts (over 4-2 last six).

White Sox lost seven of last eight games with Bronx; last four series games went over the total. Chicago is 3-5 in last eight games; three of last four stayed under. New York split its last eight games; under is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Rays @ Red Sox
Ramirez is 0-1, 1.23 in his last two starts (under 2-0).

Miley is 1-0, 2.78 in his last three starts (over 5-0 last five).

Rays lost six of last ten games with Boston (under 3-1 last four); Tampa Bay won three of last four games overall (under 7-4 last 11). Red Sox are 4-5 in their last nine games; three of their last four stayed under.

Indians @ Twins
Anderson is 3-0, 1.40 in his last three starts (over 6-3 last nine). .

Gibson is 2-1, 2.67 in his last five starts (under 5-1 last six).

Indians are 4-8 in last 12 games with Minnesota; last five series games went under the total. Cleveland lost three of their last four games overall.Twins won their last three games (under 4-1 last five).

Mariners @ Royals
Paxton is 0-2, 6.00 in his last three starts (under 4-1 last five).

Cueto is 0-5, 8.64 in his last six starts (over 7-0 last seven).

Mariners won five of last eight games with Kansas City; under is 4-2-1 in last seven series games. Seattle won five of its last eight games overall. Royals are 4-6 in their last ten games; five of their last six games went over the total.

Rangers @ A's
Hamels is 4-0, 3.00 in his last six starts (over 3-0-1 last four)

Bassitt is 0-2, 3.16 in his last four starts (under 5-2 last seven).

Texas won four of last five games with Oakland (over 5-2-1 last eight); Rangers won eight of last ten games overall-- seven of last eight went over the total. A's are 3-7 in last ten games; three of last four Oakland games went over the total. .

Interleague
Orioles @ Nationals
Wilson is 1-2, 5.00 in his three starts (over 2-1).

Roark is 0-2, 5.79 in his last three starts (under 2-1).

Baltimore won eight of last 11 games with Washington; under is 5-2-1 in last eight series games. Orioles won seven of last ten games (over 4-3-1 last eight). Washington won seven of last ten games but lost last two (over 4-2-1 last seven)..

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Pitt-Colo-- Locke 15-14; Bettis 12-6
NY-Cin-- Matz 4-1; Smith 1-3
Phil-Mia-- Asher 0-4; Cosart 5-6 (3-0 last 3)
Mil-StL-- Jungmann 10-9 (0-3 last 3); Wacha 20-8
SF-SD-- Bumgarner 19-11; Kennedy 11-17 (0-5 last 5)
Az-LA-- Corbin 8-6; Kershaw 17-13

Tex-A's-- Hamels 17-12 (7-0 last 7); Bassitt 3-7
Chi-NY-- Sale 15-14 (0-5 last 5); Pineda 14-10
TB-Bos-- Ramirez 14-11 (0-5 last 5); Miley 14-16
Cle-Min-- Anderson 8-5 (3-0 last 3); Gibson 15-15
Sea-KC-- Paxton 5-7; Cueto 13-16/2-8 (0-6 last 6)

Balt-Wsh-- Wilson 1-2; Roark 4-6

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Pitt-Colo-- Locke 9-29 (4 of last 6); Bettis 3-18
NY-Cin-- Matz 3-5; Smith 1-4
Phil-Mia-- Asher 2-4; Cosart 2-11
Mil-StL-- Jungmann 3-19; Wacha 6-28
SF-SD-- Bumgarner 7-30; Kennedy 10-29
Az-LA-- Corbin 2-14; Kershaw 7-30

Tex-A's-- Hamels 8-29; Bassitt 2-10
Chi-NY-- Sale 9-29; Pineda 7-24
TB-Bos-- Ramirez 6-25; Miley 8-30
Cle-Min-- Anderson 4-13; Gibson 8-30
Sea-KC-- Paxton 4-12; Cueto 9-29 (4 of last 4)

Balt-Wsh-- Wilson 0-3; Roark 3-10

**Udog** · 09-25-2015, 08:31 AM

MLB

Friday, September 25

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Trend Report
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2:20 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh

7:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 12 games at home
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia

7:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. NY YANKEES
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Chi White Sox are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox

7:07 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Toronto's last 19 games at home
Toronto is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:08 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Detroit is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

7:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
Boston is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games

7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. MIAMI
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Miami's last 12 games when playing Atlanta

7:10 PM
NY METS vs. CINCINNATI
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 11 games

8:10 PM
TEXAS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games on the road
Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Texas
Houston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games

8:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 5-14 SU in their last 19 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

8:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. KANSAS CITY
Cleveland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Cleveland's last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games
Kansas City is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Cleveland

8:15 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ST. LOUIS
Milwaukee is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
Milwaukee is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee

10:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Francisco's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games

10:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 8 games when playing at home against Seattle

10:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN DIEGO
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Diego's last 13 games when playing at home against Arizona
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona

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**Udog** · 09-25-2015, 08:35 AM

MLB

Friday, September 25

Dickey struggling versus Rays this season

The Toronto Blue Jays have gone 0-4 in knuckleballer R.A. Dickey's four starts versus the Tampa Bay Rays this season. Dickey is probable to get another shot when the Jays open a three-game set with the Rays at Rogers Centre Friday evening.

Dickey has a personal record of 0-3 in those games and has a 4.94 ERA thanks to 13 earned runs in 23 2/3 innings of work.

The Rays are expected to counter with Jake Odorizzi.

Wind blowing in at Wrigley Field Friday

According to weather forecasts, wind will be blowing in from left field in Chicago when the Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field Friday afternoon.

Probable pitchers for Friday's tilt are Gerrit Cole for the Bucs and Jon Lester for the Cubbies. The Cubs opened -115 and the total is presently off the board.

MLB roundup: Royals win AL Central

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Mike Moustakas homered, drove in three runs and reached five times as the Kansas City Royals thrashed the Seattle Mariners 10-4 Thursday night.

With the Royals' victory and the Minnesota Twins' loss to the Cleveland Indians, Kansas City wrapped up the American League Central championship.

The Royals have not won a division crown since 1985 when they were in the AL West.

Padres 5, Giants 4

SAN DIEGO -- For the second straight night, San Diego scored a walk-off win against San Francisco.

Pinch-hitter Alexi Amarista singled home Derek Norris with one out in the ninth to give the Padres a 5-4 win in the rubber match of the three-game series.

The loss dropped the reigning World Series champion Giants eight games behind the Dodgers with 10 games to play in the National League West.

Indians 6, Twins 3

MINNEAPOLIS -- Cody Anderson pitched 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball and got plenty of early run support as Cleveland salvaged the final game of a three-game series.

The win moved Cleveland to within 2 1/2 games of the Twins in the American League wild card standings, and to within four games of the idle Houston Astros for the second wild card spot.

Francisco Lindor had three hits and designated hitter Carlos Santana had a three-run home run.

Cardinals 7, Brewers 3

ST. LOUIS -- Thanks largely to a rookie who just arrived in the majors about two months ago, St. Louis continued its steady march to a National League Central title.

Stephen Piscotty knocked in St. Louis' last four runs, lifting the Cardinals over the Brewers.

St. Louis reduced its magic number for a third straight division crown to six thanks to Piscotty, who now has 37 RBIs in his first 58 games.

Mets 6, Reds 4

CINCINNATI -- Lucas Duda delivered a pair of run-scoring doubles and Daniel Murphy drove home the go-ahead run with a triple in the seventh as New York reduced its magic number for a postseason berth to three.

New York increased its lead in the National League East to 7 1/2 games over the Washington Nationals who dropped their third straight to Baltimore on Thursday.

Mets closer Jeurys Familia shut the door in the ninth for his 42nd save while Eric Goedell earned the win.

Yankees 3, White Sox 2

NEW YORK -- Carlos Beltran hit a three-run home run with one out in the bottom of the third inning off Chris Sale and New York held on.

The Yankees won for the seventh time in their last 11 games while lowering their magic number to clinching a postseason berth to six.

They also equaled last year's win total while beating the White Sox at home for the ninth straight time.

Rangers 8, Athletics 1

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Cole Hamels pitched six solid innings for his fifth straight victory and Texas completed a three-game sweep of Oakland.

Texas increased its lead in the American League West over idle Houston to a season-high 3 1/2 games.

The Rangers and Astros begin a three-game series Friday at Minute Maid Park.

Pirates 5, Rockies 4

DENVER -- Pedro Alvarez hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning and playoff-bound Pittsburgh rallied to beat Colorado for its sixth consecutive victory.

Starling Marte had four hits and was 13-for-20 in the four-game series for the Pirates.

Joe Blanton worked the seventh to pick up the win and Mark Melancon tossed a perfect ninth for his major league-leading 50th save.

Dodgers 6, Diamondbacks 3

LOS ANGELES -- Chris Heisey hit a grand slam to highlight a six-run fifth inning and Los Angeles edged closer to its third straight National League West title with a victory over Arizona.

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw struck out nine and gave up three runs on six hits before departing after five innings in his shortest stint this season.

Orioles 5, Nationals 4

WASHINGTON -- Catcher Matt Wieters hit a two-run homer off reliever Blake Treinen in the eighth inning and Baltimore kept its slim playoff hopes alive with a victory over Washington, further damaging the Nationals' postseason aspirations.

The Orioles, who won all three games of the series, pulled within 3 1/2 games of idle Houston for the second American League wild card.

Washington lost for the seventh time in its past 10 home games.

Marlins 1, Phillies0

MIAMI –- J.T. Realmuto snapped a scoreless tie with a seventh-inning RBI triple to lead Miami to the win.

Derek Dietrich started the winning rally with a one-out infield single, snapping a streak of nine consecutive batters retired by Phillies rookie right-hander Alec Asher.

Realmuto followed with the game-winner.

Rays 4, Red Sox 2

BOSTON -- Steven Souza Jr. smacked a go-ahead double to cap a three-run sixth inning, and Tampa Bay beat Boston.

Evan Longoria hit his 20th home run of the year.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-25-2015, 11:42 AM

Pro Baseball Trend Report

PITTSBURGH (93 - 60) at CHICAGO CUBS (89 - 63) - 2:20 PM
GERRIT COLE (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 29-38 (-16.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 21-34 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 89-63 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 89-63 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 79-71 (+9.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 41-28 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 93-60 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 33-16 (+17.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 93-60 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 60-32 (+21.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 43-30 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 25-13 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
COLE is 36-16 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLE is 36-16 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLE is 13-3 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 791-756 (-162.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 159-197 (-58.7 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 372-352 (-86.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 779-816 (-151.5 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1086-1203 (-206.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 162-205 (-58.5 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 10-6 (+3.9 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

GERRIT COLE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
COLE is 6-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.10 and a WHIP of 1.135.
His team's record is 7-1 (+5.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+4.2 units)

JON LESTER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LESTER is 2-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.64 and a WHIP of 1.136.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)

PHILADELPHIA (57 - 96) at WASHINGTON (78 - 74) - 7:05 PM
JERAD EICKHOFF (R) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 42-77 (-21.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-64 (-20.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ZIMMERMANN is 64-32 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 64-32 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 47-21 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 27-9 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 126-115 (+25.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 362-391 (+53.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 406-392 (+48.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 78-74 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 22-30 (-20.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 77-73 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 48-53 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 56-57 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 35-39 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 43-35 (-8.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 11-5 (+3.8 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JERAD EICKHOFF vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 6-7 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 1.300.
His team's record is 7-8 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-9. (-5.0 units)

ATLANTA (62 - 91) at MIAMI (66 - 87) - 7:10 PM
RYAN WEBER (R) vs. JOSE FERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 62-91 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 25-53 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 15-32 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 60-88 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 21-43 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 73-89 (-28.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 39-49 (-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.
MIAMI is 52-42 (+16.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 34-31 (+5.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
FERNANDEZ is 29-16 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 24-11 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 22-3 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 19-3 (+16.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 29-15 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 22-10 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 66-87 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 10-6 (+5.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

RYAN WEBER vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

JOSE FERNANDEZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
FERNANDEZ is 3-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.32 and a WHIP of 0.735.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.2 units)
NY METS (86 - 67) at CINCINNATI (62 - 90) - 7:10 PM

NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R) vs. ANTHONY DESCLAFANI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 86-67 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 118-119 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 17-6 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 85-63 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 67-52 (+7.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 52-33 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 98-62 (+23.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 17-4 (+11.8 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.
CINCINNATI is 62-90 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 33-42 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CINCINNATI is 16-27 (-14.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 62-90 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 89-122 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 47-66 (-17.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 4-0 (+4.1 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
SYNDERGAARD is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.625.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

ANTHONY DESCLAFANI vs. NY METS since 1997
DESCLAFANI is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 17.17 and a WHIP of 2.452.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

LA DODGERS (87 - 65) at COLORADO (63 - 90) - 8:10 PM
MIKE BOLSINGER (R) vs. DAVID HALE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 87-65 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 8-15 (-12.3 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
LA DODGERS are 35-39 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 87-65 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 64-50 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 26-30 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 20-22 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
COLORADO is 54-60 (+3.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 129-186 (-43.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 33-45 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
COLORADO is 33-45 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 36-67 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 4-12 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
COLORADO is 20-46 (-19.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 21-53 (-25.0 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
LA DODGERS is 11-5 (+2.6 Units) against COLORADO this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.6 Units)

MIKE BOLSINGER vs. COLORADO since 1997
BOLSINGER is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.438.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

DAVID HALE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HALE is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MILWAUKEE (64 - 89) at ST LOUIS (98 - 55) - 8:15 PM
ARIEL PENA (R) vs. CARLOS MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 64-89 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 64-89 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 43-60 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 45-70 (-23.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 34-54 (-19.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ST LOUIS is 98-55 (+31.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 54-24 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 71-35 (+23.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 30-9 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 44-26 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 98-55 (+31.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 69-38 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 74-37 (+29.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 62-35 (+18.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 19-5 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
ST LOUIS is 51-26 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MARTINEZ is 22-6 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 14-3 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 11-2 (+8.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 22-6 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 16-8 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 12-4 (+6.6 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-1.3 Units)

ARIEL PENA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
PENA is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
MARTINEZ is 1-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.37 and a WHIP of 1.158.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

ARIZONA (73 - 80) at SAN DIEGO (72 - 81) - 10:10 PM
RUBBY DE LA ROSA (R) vs. SHAWN KELLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 137-178 (-33.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 6-14 (-10.5 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 103-133 (-27.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 73-51 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 38-40 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 38-40 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 56-55 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 42-39 (+7.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ARIZONA is 41-26 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARIZONA is 12-4 (+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 this season.
DE LA ROSA is 15-8 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 11-5 (+8.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 72-81 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 72-81 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 53-62 (-11.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 9-7 (+1.3 Units) against ARIZONA this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

RUBBY DE LA ROSA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 3-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.38 and a WHIP of 0.962.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

SHAWN KELLEY vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

CHI WHITE SOX (72 - 81) at NY YANKEES (84 - 68) - 7:05 PM
CARLOS RODON (L) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 72-81 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 47-91 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 84-68 (+3.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 101-102 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
RODON is 14-8 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
RODON is 14-8 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

CARLOS RODON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
RODON is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 24.00 and a WHIP of 4.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SABATHIA is 19-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.229.
His team's record is 23-10 (+12.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 15-17. (-3.7 units)

TAMPA BAY (75 - 78) at TORONTO (87 - 65) - 7:05 PM
JAKE ODORIZZI (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 75-78 (-6.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 81-93 (-35.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 47-58 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 87-65 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 46-28 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TORONTO is 9-0 (+9.4 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent this season.
TAMPA BAY is 590-674 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 8-5 (+3.3 Units) against TORONTO this season
9 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.8 Units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. TORONTO since 1997
ODORIZZI is 2-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.45 and a WHIP of 1.053.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.5 units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
DICKEY is 6-8 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.28 and a WHIP of 1.186.
His team's record is 6-11 (-5.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-5. (+4.9 units)

MINNESOTA (78 - 74) at DETROIT (71 - 81) - 7:05 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. MATT BOYD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 39-30 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 78-74 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 35-31 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 76-69 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 48-43 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 39-34 (+14.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 44-31 (+20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 161-156 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 37-41 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 37-41 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 41-55 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 50-66 (-13.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 71-64 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 10-6 (+4.2 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.1 Units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. DETROIT since 1997
PELFREY is 3-5 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.490.
His team's record is 4-5 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.5 units)

MATT BOYD vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

BALTIMORE (76 - 76) at BOSTON (72 - 80) - 7:10 PM
KEVIN GAUSMAN (R) vs. RICH HILL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 32-46 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 23-36 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-30 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 22-36 (-19.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
HILL is 12-2 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HILL is 16-3 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 176-146 (+31.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 30-18 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 82-61 (+23.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 94-80 (+14.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 84-56 (+23.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 72-80 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 27-37 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 11-19 (-11.1 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
BOSTON is 74-86 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 34-40 (-16.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 258-247 (-49.0 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997.
BOSTON is 29-40 (-11.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 61-72 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 47-55 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 52-56 (-5.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 38-46 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 11-5 (+6.6 Units) against BOSTON this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. BOSTON since 1997
GAUSMAN is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

RICH HILL vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

CLEVELAND (75 - 76) at KANSAS CITY (89 - 63) - 8:10 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 75-76 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 29-39 (-17.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 70-74 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 33-42 (-17.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 89-63 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 50-28 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 86-59 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 63-47 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 61-36 (+20.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 52-38 (+8.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
VOLQUEZ is 21-10 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 23-10 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 20-9 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 315-331 (-73.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 9-7 (+2.5 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.4 Units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
CARRASCO is 5-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.249.
His team's record is 6-4 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+2.0 units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 2-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 8.87 and a WHIP of 2.301.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-0. (+5.0 units)

TEXAS (83 - 69) at HOUSTON (80 - 73) - 8:10 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. SCOTT KAZMIR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 19-7 (+9.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
HOUSTON is 51-27 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 51-27 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 32-16 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 61-63 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 83-69 (+30.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 33-20 (+19.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 44-34 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 20-10 (+16.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 29-19 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 37-35 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 80-65 (+29.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 61-48 (+25.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 31-29 (+9.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 44-38 (+15.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 42-23 (+31.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 19-11 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
GALLARDO is 9-2 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 35-37 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 7-14 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
KAZMIR is 12-17 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 12-4 (+10.8 Units) against HOUSTON this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GALLARDO is 15-4 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.208.
His team's record is 15-5 (+7.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-8. (+3.3 units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. TEXAS since 1997
KAZMIR is 11-6 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.91 and a WHIP of 1.134.
His team's record is 15-8 (+4.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-9. (+0.5 units)

SEATTLE (74 - 79) at LA ANGELS (78 - 74) - 10:05 PM
VIDAL NUNO (L) vs. GARRETT RICHARDS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 9-7 (+2.6 Units) against SEATTLE this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.1 Units)

VIDAL NUNO vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
NUNO is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.126.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
RICHARDS is 4-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.64 and a WHIP of 1.109.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.5 units)

SAN FRANCISCO (79 - 73) at OAKLAND (64 - 89) - 10:05 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. SONNY GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 113-56 (+45.3 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 179-152 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 179-152 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1074-903 (+115.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 128-102 (+14.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 383-388 (+37.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-30 (+20.6 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.
OAKLAND is 64-89 (-30.6 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 10-17 (-12.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
OAKLAND is 33-45 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 16-32 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 5-19 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
OAKLAND is 62-84 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 40-56 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 49-59 (-13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 36-52 (-17.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 77-86 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 34-48 (-16.7 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
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. OAKLAND since 1997
LEAKE is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

SONNY GRAY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GRAY is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

**StarDust Bum** · 09-25-2015, 11:46 AM

2015 MLB STANDINGS

AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST

TEAM W L PCT. GB RS RA DIFF HOME ROAD EAST CENT WEST L10 STRK

Toronto 87 65 .572 - 833 616 217 50-28 37-37 36-30 20-14 19-13 5-5 W 1

N.Y. Yankees (8) 84 68 .553 3 731 644 87 42-32 42-36 37-32 19-11 17-16 6-4 W 1

Baltimore (E) 76 76 .500 11 672 643 29 44-30 32-46 34-32 15-18 15-18 7-3 W 3

Tampa Bay (E) 75 78 .490 12½ 595 601 -6 36-39 39-39 34-36 13-19 17-17 6-4 W 3

Boston (E) 72 80 .474 15 703 726 -23 40-38 32-42 29-40 15-15 15-18 4-6 L 3

AMERICAN LEAGUE CENTRAL

TEAM W L PCT. GB RS RA DIFF HOME ROAD EAST CENT WEST L10 STRK

Kansas City 89 63 .586 - 689 611 78 50-28 39-35 18-16 38-29 20-12 5-5 W 2

Minnesota (E) 78 74 .513 11 659 662 -3 46-32 32-42 19-14 35-31 16-17 4-6 L 1

Cleveland (E) 75 76 .497 13½ 626 612 14 35-38 40-38 15-15 29-39 19-14 5-5 W 1

Chi. White Sox (E) 72 81 .471 17½ 598 668 -70 37-38 35-43 13-17 29-41 21-12 4-6 L 3

Detroit (E) 71 81 .467 18 655 763 -108 37-41 34-40 12-20 39-30 11-20 6-4 W 2

AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST

TEAM W L PCT. GB RS RA DIFF HOME ROAD EAST CENT WEST L10 STRK

Texas 83 69 .546 - 694 685 9 39-35 44-34 23-11 16-13 33-36 8-2 W 3

Houston (7) 80 73 .523 3½ 670 577 93 51-27 29-46 18-16 14-18 34-36 3-7 L 2

L.A. Angels (6) 78 74 .513 5 609 629 -20 44-31 34-43 16-16 17-17 37-29 6-4 W 2

Seattle (1) 74 79 .484 9½ 624 685 -61 34-41 40-38 15-17 14-20 37-30 5-5 L 2

Oakland (E) 64 89 .418 19½ 649 676 -27 33-45 31-44 10-23 14-19 30-40 3-7 L 5

NATIONAL LEAGUE

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST

TEAM W L PCT. GB RS RA DIFF HOME ROAD EAST CENT WEST L10 STRK

N.Y. Mets 86 67 .562 - 643 586 57 48-30 38-37 46-24 10-20 21-12 4-6 W 1

Washington (3) 78 74 .513 7½ 680 607 73 44-33 34-41 40-27 13-19 17-16 6-4 L 3

Miami (E) 66 87 .431 20 565 631 -66 38-40 28-47 30-40 13-19 16-18 5-5 W 2

Atlanta (E) 62 91 .405 24 539 729 -190 37-38 25-53 32-38 12-18 12-21 6-4 W 2

Philadelphia (E) 57 96 .373 29 576 778 -202 33-42 24-54 24-43 11-23 14-18 2-8 L 2

NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL

TEAM W L PCT. GB RS RA DIFF HOME ROAD EAST CENT WEST L10 STRK

z-St. Louis 97 56 .634 - 619 491 128 54-24 43-32 20-9 43-27 23-11 8-2 W 5

z-Pittsburgh (6) 93 60 .608 4 670 567 103 50-25 43-35 24-9 29-38 27-6 6-4 W 6

Chi. Cubs (3) 89 63 .586 7½ 653 592 61 47-30 42-33 22-12 39-28 19-13 7-3 L 1

Milwaukee (E) 64 89 .418 33 630 709 -79 34-44 30-45 17-16 29-41 10-20 2-8 L 1

Cincinnati (E) 63 89 .414 33½ 617 689 -72 34-41 29-48 16-13 32-38 8-25 3-7 L 5

NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST

TEAM W L PCT. GB RS RA DIFF HOME ROAD EAST CENT WEST L10 STRK

L.A. Dodgers 87 65 .572 - 625 552 73 52-26 35-39 19-13 17-17 41-25 5-5 W 2

San Francisco (3) 79 73 .520 8 654 577 77 44-30 35-43 18-15 15-18 35-34 5-5 L 2

Arizona (E) 73 80 .477 14½ 683 665 18 35-40 38-40 15-18 14-19 34-36 5-5 L 2

San Diego (E) 72 81 .471 15½ 630 697 -67 37-38 35-43 17-16 14-16 34-36 5-5 W 2

Colorado (E) 63 90 .412 24½ 682 805 -123 33-45 30-45 16-18 15-17 27-40 3-7 L 5

() - A team's Elimination Number is determined by adding the leading team's number of wins to the trailing team's number of losses. Subtract that total from 163. The first-place team's Magic Number is the same as the second-place team's Elimination Number.
(E) - A team has been eliminated from the division race. Note that a team eliminated from the division race may still be a contender in the Wild-card race.
x - Clinched division title
y - Clinched wild-card
z - Clinched playoff berth

-Tiebreaker games will be played to determine Division Championships, even if the two tied Clubs are assured of participating in the Postseason. If a Division Championship tiebreaker game is necessary, the head-to-head record between the tied Clubs will determine home-field advantage. If the head-to-head record is tied, then division record will be the next tiebreaker.

-In the event of a tie for the division championship or a Wild Card spot, a one-game playoff will break the tie. If three or four clubs are tied for first place in a division at the end of the regular season, and the two non-division winners would NOT be Wild Card clubs, a playoff will be played among the teams in question.

-If two Clubs are tied for both Wild Card berths, home-field advantage will be determined by the head-to-head record between the tied Clubs. If the head-to-head record is tied, then division record will be the next tiebreaker.

**Udog** · 09-25-2015, 11:49 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Friday, September 25

Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 PM EDT
Pittsburgh: 26-8 SU after a one run win
Chicago: 21-36 SU in home games after 2 or more consecutive unders

Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 PM EDT
Philadelphia: 9-30 SU on the road when the total is 7 to 7.5
Washington: 31-64 SU after a loss

Atlanta at Miami, 7:10 PM EDT
Atlanta: 21-43 SU in road games against right-handed starters
Miami: 15-5 SU at home after allowing 3 runs or less 2 straight games

NY Mets at Cincinnati, 7:10 PM EDT
New York: 17-5 SU after 3 or more consecutive overs
Cincinnati: 16-27 SU at home when the total is 8 to 8.5

LA Dodgers at Colorado, 8:10 PM EDT
Los Angeles: 8-15 SU as a road favorite of -125 to -150
Colorado: 13-8 SU after a one run loss

Milwaukee at St Louis, 8:15 PM EDT
Milwaukee: 13-32 SU on the road when the total is 7 to 7.5
St Louis: 26-10 SU after 9 consecutive games versus division rivals

Arizona at San Diego, 10:10 PM EDT
Arizona: 14-8 SU after 6 or more consecutive road games
San Diego: 1-10 SU off an upset win over a division rival as an underdog

Chicago White Sox at NY Yankees, 7:05 PM EDT
Chicago: 12-20 SU after batting .225 or worse over a 5 game span
New York: 30-20 SU after allowing 2 runs or less

Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:05 PM EDT
Tampa Bay: 47-58 SU against right-handed starters
Toronto: 9-0 SU after shutting out their opponent

Minnesota at Detroit, 7:05 PM EDT
Minnesota: 23-17 SU after 3 straight games without a stolen base
Detroit: 41-55 SU in night games

Baltimore at Boston, 7:10 PM EDT
Baltimore: 28-17 SU after 6 or more consecutive road games
Boston: 9-18 SU after scoring 3 runs or less 2 straight games

Cleveland at Kansas City, 8:10 PM EDT
Cleveland: 29-39 SU against division opponents
Kansas City: 26-9 SU at home when the total is 7.5 or less

Texas at Houston, 8:10 PM EDT
Texas: 20-10 SU on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5
Houston: 5-19 SU after 2 straight losses by 2 runs or less

Seattle at LA Angels, 10:05 PM EDT
Seattle: 18-20 ATS after allowing 10 runs or more
Los Angeles: 14-5 ATS when playing with a day off

San Francisco at Oakland, 10:05 PM EDT
San Francisco: 59-49 SU when the total is 7 to 8.5
Oakland: 10-17 SU as a home favorite of -125 to -150

*TSR = Team Start Record

**Udog** · 09-25-2015, 12:02 PM

MLB

Friday, September 25

Sabathia heating up during stretch run

Since returning from the 15-day disabled list due to a knee injury, New York Yankees lefty CC Sabathia has been in fine form, surrendering a combined two earned runs over his last three outings.

The Yanks are 2-1 in those three games and the big southpaw will get another chance to continue his strong pitching with the Chicago White Sox in town Friday evening.

New York heads into Friday's action three games behind the AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays. Books are offering the Yankees in the -152 vicinity while the White Sox, who counter with Carlos Rodon, are around +140.

Marlins' Fernandez eyes home-dominance mark

The final home game of the year for the Miami Marlins is set for Sunday.

However, the spiritual end of the season will come Friday night, when Jose Fernandez -- who has never lost at home -- climbs the Marlins Park mound for the final time this year.

In 25 career home starts, the right-hander is an unfathomable 16-0 with a 1.11 ERA.

Since ERA became a stat in 1912, only one other pitcher had a lower ERA in his first 25 home starts -- Ferdie Schupp of the New York Giants, who had a 1.05 ERA from 1913-1917.

And that was during the "dead ball" era.

Fernandez deadens opponents' bats the old-fashioned way -- with an electric fastball and nasty breaking pitches.

With a win Friday, he would set the major league record for most consecutive home victories to start a career.

**GOLDENGREEK** · 09-25-2015, 04:59 PM

National League
Pirates @ Cubs
Cole is 2-0, 3.10 in his last three starts (over 3-1 last four).

Lester is 2-1, 2.67 in his last four starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Pirates lost six of last nine games against Chicago (under 5-3 last eight); they won last six games overall, scoring 40 runs (under 4-2 last six). Cubs are 7-2 in last nine games (under 3-1 last four).

Phillies @ Nationals
Eickhoff is 0-0, 0.64 in his last two starts (under 3-1 last four).

Zimmerman is 3-0, 3.23 in his last five stats (over 5-2 last seven).

Phillies lost eight of last ten games with Washington; three of last four went over total. Philly lost eight of last nine games (under 5-1 last six). Nationals lost last three games, scoring eight runs (over 5-2-1 last eight).

Braves @ Marlins
Weber is 0-1, 3.26 in his three starts (under 2-1).

Fernandez is 3-0, 208 in his last six starts (over 5-2 last seven).

Atlanta lost last four games with Miami (over 4-2-1 last seven); Braves won five of last six games (under 5-2 last seven). Marlins are 5-4 in their last nine.

Mets @ Reds
Syndergaard is 1-1, 5.11 in his last four starts (over 7-1 last eight).

DeSclafani is 2-1, 3.57 in his last three starts (under 8-2 last ten).

Mets won nine of last 11 games with Cincinnati; under is 3-2-1 in last six series games. New York lost six of last nine games; four of last five went over total. Reds lost their last five games (over 7-3 last ten).

Dodgers @ Rockies
Bolsinger is 1-1, 6.92 in his last three starts (over 3-1 last four).

Hale is 0-3, 7.83 in his last four starts (over 2-1-1).

Rockies lost last five games, allowing 43 runs; six of last nine went over the total. Colorado won five of last eight games against the Dodgers. LA is 2-4 in last six games not started by Greinke/Kershaw; three of their last four games overall went over the total.

Brewers @ Cardinals
Pena is 1-0, 3.00 in his three starts (under 2-1).

Martinez is 1-0, 2.75 in his last three starts (over 3-0-2 last five at home). .

Milwaukee lost eight of last nine games with St Louis (over 4-1 in last five). Brewers lost eight of last ten games (over 6-3 last nine). Cardinals won their last five games (over 6-3 last nine). .

Diamondbacks @ Padres
de la Rosa is 2-3, 6.46 in his last five starts (over 6-3-1 last ten).

Oft-injured Kelly was 2-3, 6.21 in six MLB starts in 2012; he was 2-10, 5.16 in 17 minor league starts this year, mostly at AA level.

San Diego won four of last six games with Arizona; four of last five in series went over the total. D'backs lost three of last five games;three of last four went over the total. Padres won three of last four games; five of their last six games went over the total.

American League
White Sox @ Bronx
Rodon is 3-1, 2.02 in his last four starts (under 4-2-1 in last seven).

Sabathia is 1-0, 0.71 in his last two starts (under 5-2 last seven).

White Sox lost eight of last nine games with Bronx; four of last five series games went over the total. Chicago is 3-6 in last nine games; four of last five stayed under. New York won four of tis last six games; under is 8-3 in their last eleven games.

Rays @ Blue Jays
Odorizzi is 2-0, 3.57 in his last three starts (over 6-3 last nine).

Dickey is 0-1, 3.66 in his last three starts (under 4-1 last five). .

Toronto won three of last four games with Tampa Bay (under 6-1-1 last eight); Jays are 5-3 in last eight games (under 5-2 last seven). Rays won four of last five games overall (under 8-4 last 12).

Twins @ Tigers
Pelfrey is 0-3, 7.58 in his last four starts (under 4-1 last five).

Boyd is 0-2, 7.13 in his last five starts (over 3-0 last three).

Twins won four of last six games with Detroit; they won three of last four games overall (under 4-2 last six). Detroit won six of last nine games (under 3-1 last four).

Orioles @ Red Sox
Gausman is 1-0, 2.65 in his last three starts (under 4-2 last six).

Hill is 1-0, 1.93 in his two starts (under 2-0).

Baltimore won eight of last ten games with Boston (over 5-2 last seven). Orioles won five of last seven games overall (over 5-3-1 last nine). Red Sox lost last three games; four of their last five stayed under the total

Indians @ Royals
Carrasco is 1-2, 5.27 in his last three starts (over 3-0-1 last four).

Volquez is 1-1, 6.43 in his last four starts (over 3-1).

Royals clinched first division title in 30 years last night; they won three of last four games; six of their last seven games went over the total. KC-Cleveland split their last ten meetings; Indians are 0-5 in game following their last five wins; over is 4-2-1 in last seven games

Rangers @ Astros
Gallardo is 0-2, 7.71 in his last two starts (under 8-1 last nine)

Kazmir is 0-2, 5.14 in his last five starts (under 6-3-1 last ten).

Rangers won their last seven games with Houston- last three went over total. Texas won nine of last 11 games overall-- eight of last nine went over total. Astros are 3-7 in their last ten games; six of last nine went over.

Mariners @ Angels
Nuno is 1-2, 5.51 in his last three starts (over 4-1).

Richards is 2-1, 3.29 in his last four starts (under 3-1).

Seattle-Angels split their last ten games (over 4-2-1 last seven). Mariners are 2-3 in last five games (over 4-1). Angels won five of last seven (over three of last four). .

Interleague
Giants @ A's
Leake is 1-3, 582 in his last four starts (under 6-2 last eight).

Gray is 1-2, 7.42 in his last five starts (over 5-1 last six).

Giants won four of last five games with Oakland; under is 4-2-2 in last eight games in series. A's are 3-7 in last ten games; three of last four Oakland games went over the total. Giants lost four of last six games (under 4-2).

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Pitt-Chi-- Cole 21-9; Lester 16-14
Phil-Wsh-- Eickhoff 2-4; Zimmerman 19-12
Atl-Mia-- Weber 1-2; Fernandez 6-3
NY-Cin-- Syndergaard 12-10; DeSclafani 13-16
LA-Col-- Bolsinger 11-8; Hale 2-8
Mil-StL-- Pena 1-2; Martinez 22-6
Az-SD-- de la Rosa 17-13; Kelly 0-0

TB-Tor-- Odorizzi 13-13; Dickey 17-14
Chi-NY-- Rodon 14-8; Sabathia 13-14
Min-Det-- Pelfrey 14-13; Boyd 3-7/3-5
Balt-Bos-- Gausman 6-9; Hill 2-0
Cle-KC-- Carrasco 16-12; Volquez 21-10
Tex-Hst-- Gallardo 17-14; Kazmir 12-17/4-7
Sea-LA-- Nuno 3-4; Richards 17-12

SF-A's-- Leake 13-15/2-5; Gray 16-14 (1-6 last 7)

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Pitt-Chi-- Cole 11-30; Lester 9-31
Phil-Wsh-- Eickhoff 2-6; Zimmerman 10-31
Atl-Mia-- Weber 0-3; Fernandez 1-9
NY-Cin-- Syndergaard 8-22; DeSclafani 7-29
LA-Col-- Bolsinger 5-19; Hale 7-10
Mil-StL-- Pena 0-3; Martinez 7-28
Az-SD-- de la Rosa 9-30; Kelly 0-0

TB-Tor-- Odorizzi 6-26; Dickey 6-31
Chi-NY-- Rodon 5-22; Sabathia 10-27
Min-Det-- Pelfrey 4-27; Boyd 4-10
Balt-Bos-- Gausman 6-15; Hill 0-2
Cle-KC-- Carrasco 12-28; Volquez 8-31
Tex-Hst-- Gallardo 9-31; Kazmir 4-29
Sea-LA-- Nuno 4-7; Richards 6-29

SF-A's-- Leake 6-28; Gray 6-30

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