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Preview: Tigers (73-86) at White Sox (75-85)
Game: 2
Venue: U.S. Cellular Field
Date: October 03, 2015 7:10 PM EDT

Justin Verlander's abbreviated season began with a prolonged rough stretch, but could end on a successful run.

The Detroit Tigers right-hander tries for a season-high third consecutive winning start Saturday night against the host Chicago White Sox.

After missing the first two months with a strained triceps, Verlander went 0-3 with a 5.57 ERA in his first seven starts before winning at Tampa Bay on July 29. Since July 24, however, Verlander has a 2.22 ERA in 13 starts.

'I can't say I expected to come back in midseason form,' said Verlander (5-8, 3.39 ERA), who allowed a solo homer in six innings of Monday's 7-4 victory at Texas. 'That's kind of a naive way of looking at things. I had my ups and down the first couple of starts, then settled down and pitched the way I expected to.'

Verlander, who last won three straight starts since April 12-22 of last season, gave up three runs and struck out eight in seven innings of a 7-4 win over Chicago (75-85) on Sept. 23.

One week after Detroit's front office announced manager Brad Ausmus would return in 2016, White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said Robin Ventura has done enough to remain in the dugout on the South Side despite a third consecutive losing season.

'If I didn't feel, if we didn't feel as an organization, that Robin had the ability to be a championship-caliber manager, he wouldn't be here,' Hahn said. 'And it's important at the end that we put ourselves in the best position possible going forward, and as we sit here today, we feel like we are in that position.'

Erik Johnson (3-1, 3.45) is doing all he can to find a place for himself in Chicago's starting rotation next season. Despite allowing seven hits and walking four in 5 2-3 innings Sunday, he yielded two earned runs during a 6-1 loss at Yankee Stadium.

"It was another one of those days where runners are going to be on base. That's how it's going to be," the right-hander said. "You just have to grind 'em out and keep throwing up zeros as best you can."

Johnson gave up two runs and matched a career high with nine strikeouts in six innings of a 3-2 win at Detroit (73-86) on Sept. 21.

Miguel Cabrera is 1 for 6 with two strikeouts against Johnson, but could be in the lineup after sitting the last two contests. Hitting .334, Cabrera is on the verge of winning his fourth AL batting title in five years but is 3 for 21 in six games at Chicago this season.

Though Cabrera has another personal milestone in reach, it's bittersweet amid the Tigers' disappointing season. Detroit is in danger of finishing last in the AL Central after winning it the previous four years.

"It's hard when you're losing games," he told MLB's official website.

Jose Abreu could be back in the White Sox lineup after he was rested in Friday's 2-1 victory. A night earlier, he became the second player in major league history to record at least 30 homers and 100 RBIs in his first two seasons.

Abreu has hit .121 with 15 strikeouts in his last nine games against Detroit, but is batting .444 with two home runs in 18 at-bats when facing Verlander.

SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Tigers at White Sox
Fri, Oct 2 Final 1 to 2
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Tigers at White Sox
Sat, Oct 3 - 7:10PM EDT

GAME 3
Tigers at White Sox
Sun, Oct 4 - 3:10PM EDT

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Preview: Red Sox (78-82) at Indians (79-80)
Game: 2
Venue: Progressive Field
Date: October 03, 2015 7:10 PM EDT

Corey Kluber has followed last year's Cy Young Award-winning season with an uneven campaign that has been both good and bad at times.

He's been a lot more of the latter recently for the Cleveland Indians, but will try to end his year on a strong note Saturday night against the visiting Boston Red Sox.

Kluber (8-16, 3.62 ERA) is among 16 pitchers with at least 200 strikeouts, though he's the only one with fewer than 10 wins. Nine of them have won at least 13. His ERA is also the fourth-worst among those players.

He's baseball's first pitcher to lose 16 games with at least 230 strikeouts since Nolan Ryan went 8-16 for Houston in 1987 despite fanning a major league-best 270. Gaylord Perry is the only other Indians player to reach those thresholds, doing so in 1972 and 1973.

The right-hander seems to be running on fumes down the stretch and was limited to three starts in September while being bothered by a hamstring issue. He gave up four runs and seven hits over six innings in a 4-2 loss to Minnesota on Monday, falling to 0-4 with a 5.13 ERA in his last six outings.

He's given up nine home runs over 33 1-3 innings in that span, the same number he allowed over 136 innings his previous 18 starts.

"I'll take him at 80 percent compared to a lot of guys at 100 percent," teammate Jason Kipnis said. "Corey is out there giving his best because he wants to help this team any way he can."

Kluber fell to 0-2 in five career games against Boston on Aug. 19 when he gave up a career-worst four homers along with six runs over six innings in a 6-4 defeat. Jackie Bradley Jr., David Ortiz, Ryan Hanigan and Travis Shaw all took Kluber deep.

The Indians (79-80) won Friday's opener 8-2 despite being without Kipnis, who has been dealing with shoulder and neck injuries. Carlos Santana was 2 for 3 with three RBIs after batting .122 in his previous 11 games, though he has 12 RBIs in his last 10 contests.

The Red Sox (78-82) ensured themselves a losing record for the second straight year for the first time since finishing below .500 from 1992-94. Ortiz, who had sat out three of the previous six games, returned to hit his 37th home run. Mookie Betts reached base for the 35th consecutive game and is batting .367 during that streak.

Craig Breslow (0-3, 4.22) makes his second career start after his first came in his 523rd career appearance last Saturday against Baltimore. He limited the Orioles to two hits over four innings in Boston's 8-0 victory.

"Now that it's done and it went pretty well, it was a lot of fun," he told MLB's official website. "I don't know how many guys make 500-some odd career relief appearances and then get a chance to start their first big league game."

Breslow, who's expected to be limited to 50-60 pitches, hasn't allowed an earned run over 3 2-3 innings of relief against the Indians this year.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Red Sox at Indians
Fri, Oct 2 Final 2 to 8
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Red Sox at Indians
Sat, Oct 3 - 7:10PM EDT

GAME 3
Red Sox at Indians
Sun, Oct 4 - 3:10PM EDT

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Preview: Cubs (95-65) at Brewers (68-92)
Game: 2
Venue: Miller Park
Date: October 03, 2015 7:10 PM EDT

Chicago's Kyle Hendricks is hitting his stride at the perfect time and although it has yet to be confirmed by manager Joe Maddon, seems to have locked down a spot in the postseason rotation should the Cubs win next week's wild-card game.

It's looking more likely like that winner-take-all game will be taking place in Pittsburgh.

Hendricks looks to build on a solid performance and help Chicago to a seventh straight win Saturday night against the Milwaukee Brewers in front of what is expected to be another large Cubs crowd at Miller Park.

Jake Arrieta made his final case for the NL Cy Young Award on Friday by striking out seven in six scoreless innings to lower his ERA to 1.77 as Chicago (95-65) won 6-1. However, the Pirates moved to the cusp of securing the league's top wild card by rallying for a 12-inning win over slumping Cincinnati.

Pittsburgh's magic number to host Wednesday's wild-card game is one.

Hendricks (7-7, 4.09 ERA) has had an up-and-down season - his ERA was at 5.15 in mid-May - but in five September starts, he had a 3.71 ERA with 31 strikeouts over 26 2-3 innings. The right-hander was sharp early against the Brewers (68-92) on Sept. 23, allowing one run and two hits while striking out eight through six innings. He gave up two runs and two hits without recording an out in the seventh, though, and took a 4-1 loss.

Five days later, he shut down AL Central-champion Kansas City, permitting two hits and walking two while striking out nine over six innings in a 1-0, 11-inning win. It was his major league-leading 17th start without a decision.

"I'm just trying to focus on going out there every time (Maddon) gives me the ball and make good pitches," he told MLB's official website said. "Come playoff time, you have to be ready to do whatever Skip asks you to do, whether it's a start or come out of the 'pen. I just hope I get some innings. Whatever the team needs me for, that's the bottom line."

Hendricks has a 7.58 ERA in his last four road starts but has been stellar at Miller Park this season, posting a 0.73 ERA in two outings there.

Anthony Rizzo has also excelled in Milwaukee, batting .424 with five home runs and 14 RBIs in eight games this year. He hit his 31st homer and drove in three runs to move into a tie with Kris Bryant for the team lead with 99 RBIs.

The last time the Cubs had two players with at least 100 RBIs in a single season was in 2004, when Moises Alou had 106 and Aramis Ramirez had 103.

Chicago has plated 21 runs in its last three games and looks to stay hot against Tyler Wagner (0-1, 11.74), who had a Southern League-best 2.25 ERA in 25 starts for Double-A Biloxi but has struggled mightily in two big-league starts.

The 24-year-old right-hander made his major league debut May 31 against Arizona, yielding five runs in 3 2-3 innings. He was sent back to the minors before being recalled last week and permitted five runs, six hits and four walks in four innings of last Saturday's 5-1 loss at St. Louis.

"You fall behind big league hitters and you limit yourself in your pitch choices, it's trouble for anybody,' manager Craig Counsell said.

He is limiting left-handed hitters to a .154 average in 13 at-bats but righties are 13 for 21 (.619) with six extra-base hits.

Scooter Gennett had one of Milwaukee's two hits off Arrieta on Friday and is 7 for 16 in his last four games, but 3 for 15 lifetime against Hendricks.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Cubs at Brewers
Fri, Oct 2 Final 6 to 1
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Cubs at Brewers
Sat, Oct 3 - 7:10PM EDT

GAME 3
Cubs at Brewers
Sun, Oct 4 - 3:10PM EDT

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Preview: Cardinals (100-60) at Braves (65-95)
Game: 2
Venue: Turner Field
Date: October 03, 2015 7:10 PM EDT

Shelby Miller's final attempt to end his lengthy winless streak in 2015 will come against a team that's resting up for the playoffs.

The St. Louis Cardinals also happen to be the Atlanta Braves right-hander's former club, and that would likely make a long-awaited victory a little sweeter should it come Saturday night.

Miller (5-17, 3.15 ERA) hasn't earned a win since coming within one out of a no-hitter May 17 in Miami. He's 0-16 with a 3.83 ERA in his last 24 starts while receiving a combined 25 runs of support.

Miller hasn't aided his own cause lately with a 5.56 ERA in an eight-start losing streak and matched a career high by allowing seven runs over 5 1-3 innings in a 9-5 loss in Miami on Sunday.

No matter what happens Saturday, Miller's streak will mark the longest for a starter in a single season since Jack Nabors' 27 for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1916. A 25th consecutive outing without a victory would put him just shy of tying Joe Oeschger's 26-start streak for the Boston Braves from 1922-23.

Another loss would leave Miller tied for the second-longest streak in one season with the New York Mets' Roger Craig (1963). Nabors lost his final 19 decisions.

Miller, who pitched his first three seasons in St. Louis and won 15 games in 2013, was acquired in November in a four-player deal that sent Jason Heyward to St. Louis.

Miller has faced the Cardinals (100-60) just one other time this year. He yielded one run and two hits in 7 1-3 innings July 25 in St. Louis but took a 1-0 loss.

"They're some of my best friends and I wish them the best of luck, but I'm going to try to beat them tomorrow," he said. "They're not going to get out of here easy, that's for sure."

Heyward is batting .292 with a team-leading 23 stolen bases and was given the night off in a 4-0 loss to the Braves (65-95) on Friday. It's unclear if he'll play his first game as an opposing player in Atlanta on Saturday.

"It'd be more of a homecoming if more of the teammates I played with were still here," he said. "I know this is the team I broke in with and I played a lot of games with, but it's a different team and a different vibe."

Matt Carpenter, Matt Holliday and Jhonny Peralta were also among the regulars who were also given a night off in the series opener.

"It's nice to take advantage of an opportunity to get a little more rest, but we'll also get work and try to stay sharp," manager Mike Matheny told MLB's official website.

Stephen Piscotty hasn't played since an outfield collision Monday in Pittsburgh, and Matheny is hopeful he can play this weekend.

John Lackey (13-9, 2.69) makes his final start before potentially pitching in Game 1 of the NL division series against Pittsburgh or the Chicago Cubs on Friday.

The right-hander has proved a model of consistency with 20 consecutive starts of at least six innings, and he's 9-5 with a 2.13 ERA in that stretch. He's gone at least seven innings in each of his last five outings and is 2-0 with a 0.86 ERA in his past three.

He is 1-0 with a 1.46 ERA in two starts versus Atlanta, the most recent in May 2014.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Cardinals at Braves
Fri, Oct 2 Final 0 to 4
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Cardinals at Braves
Sat, Oct 3 - 7:10PM EDT

GAME 3
Cardinals at Braves
Sun, Oct 4 - 3:05PM EDT

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Preview: Nationals (81-78) at Mets (89-70)
Game: 2
Venue: Citi Field
Date: October 03, 2015 7:10 PM EDT

A season-ending three-game series between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals was supposed to have the NL East title at stake.

Instead, the Mets are vying for home-field advantage in next week's NL division series while the Nationals play out the string in what has been a disappointing season.

The division-winning Mets look to extend their longest winning streak over the Washington franchise in 24 years Saturday in a day-night doubleheader.

New York (89-70) and Washington (81-78) switched spots as the division leader eight times this year. The Mets, however, moved ahead for good following a 12-1 win at Miami on Aug. 3, a day after pulling level by completing a three-game sweep of Washington.

They swept the Nationals again from Sept. 7-9, taking control of the East with a seven-game lead before clinching it last weekend.

The only remaining race left for New York involves home-field advantage in the NLDS, which starts next Friday against Los Angeles.

New York fell 3-0 at Philadelphia on Thursday to get swept in the three-game set, and their chance to bounce back was moved back a day after rain caused Friday's postponement.

"It's easy to say, 'Let's just gear up for the playoffs,'" third baseman David Wright told MLB's official website. "But home-field advantage would be nice, so I think that's something that we really need to bear down these last three games and try to attain. And it would be nice to go into the playoffs with some sort of momentum."

Facing the Nationals, losers of seven of their last 10, should be just what the Mets are looking for. They're aiming for their first seven-game winning streak against Washington since taking nine straight when the franchise was the Montreal Expos in 1991.

Noah Syndergaard (9-7, 3.34 ERA) takes the ball, and he's 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 13 innings over two starts against the Nationals.

The rookie right-hander was outstanding last Friday, striking out 11 and allowing two runs in 7 2-3 innings of a 12-5 win at Cincinnati. He helped himself with a pair of hits, including an RBI single.

That was enough for manager Terry Collins to declare Syndergaard will be in the postseason rotation.

"He's going to start the game, whatever game it may be. I'm very impressed," Collins said. "This kid's really gotten better."

Syndergaard will try to be better at Citi Field, where he's 0-1 while surrendering nine runs and three homers in 12 2-3 innings of his last two starts after going 7-1 with a 1.82 ERA through his first nine.

Yoenis Cespedes was included in the lineup Friday, so his fingers aren't an issue after being hit by a pitch in Wednesday's 7-5 loss at Philadelphia.

He's 7 for 18 with two homers, three doubles and seven RBIs in his last four meetings with Washington.

Matt Harvey (13-7, 2.80) will also be in the Mets' postseason rotation, and he takes the ball in the nightcap. He's 1-0 while allowing two runs with 13 strikeouts and one walk in 11 2-3 innings over his last two starts. The right-hander went 6 2-3 while yielding two runs in last Saturday's 10-2 win at Cincinnati that clinched the Mets' first division crown in nine years.

Harvey is 3-2 with a 1.95 ERA in nine career starts against Washington, going 2-1 with a 1.07 ERA in five at home.

The Nationals won 3-0 on Thursday to salvage a victory from a three-game set at Atlanta.

'Everybody in here is disappointed how the season turned out, but at the same time, it would be huge to go into New York and play our best baseball,' Thursday's starter Stephen Strasburg said. 'Hopefully we can get them into a little slump heading into the playoffs. That's all we can do.'

Max Scherzer (13-12, 2.91) gets the nod opposite Harvey to conclude his first season with Washington. The right-hander is 2-1 with a 2.12 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 29 2-3 innings over his last four starts. That came after he was roughed up for five runs and three homers in six innings in an 8-5 loss to the Mets on Sept. 7.

Scherzer yielded four runs - one earned - over 14 2-3 innings while striking out 18 in his first two starts against New York.

He came within five outs of his second no-hitter of the year Monday, allowing one run and two hits with 10 strikeouts in eight innings of a 5-1 win over Cincinnati.

"The obvious thing for me," Reds manager Bryan Price said, "is that he got stronger as the game went on."

The Nationals turn to Gio Gonzalez (11-8, 3.93) in the opener and he's looking for another sterling effort against the Mets. The left-hander is 6-1 with a 1.68 ERA and 9.23 strikeouts per nine innings over 10 starts in Queens.

He's 3-0 with a 1.09 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 24 2-3 innings during his last four overall matchups with New York.

Gonzalez allowed two runs in five-plus innings while not getting a decision in Sunday's 12-5 loss to the Phillies. The effort was overshadowed by a dugout fight between Jonathan Papelbon and Bryce Harper, highlighted by the closer choking the superstar right fielder.

Papelbon has been suspended for the rest of the season.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Nationals at Mets
Fri, Oct 2 - 7:10PM EDT ( RAIN )
Recaps

GAME 2
Nationals at Mets
Sat, Oct 3 - 7:10PM EDT ( DH )

GAME 3
Nationals at Mets
Sun, Oct 4 - 3:10PM EDT

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Preview: Astros (85-75) at Diamondbacks (78-82)
Game: 2
Venue: Chase Field
Date: October 03, 2015 8:10 PM EDT

The Houston Astros have been in postseason mode of some time now.

That approach won't change Saturday night when the visiting Astros continue their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Carlos Correa had four RBIs and set a rookie club record with his 22nd home as Houston (85-75) rolled to a 21-5 victory Friday. It was the highest-scoring game in team history and the Astros' fifth win in the last six games.

Houston enters play Saturday one game ahead of the Los Angeles Angels and two up on Minnesota for the second wild-card spot in the AL, and can still force a one-game playoff with first-place Texas for the West crown.

"To us, the playoffs have already begun and we have to treat each game like a playoff game," manager A.J. Hinch told MLB's official website.

Correa is batting .357 with four homers and 14 RBIs in the last 10 games. He's also clubbed four home runs while going 7 for 16 with eight RBIs in four games against Arizona (78-82).

Houston's Collin McHugh (18-7, 3.98 ERA) has a 5.70 ERA in his last four starts, but he's 5-0 in his last six. The right-hander has allowed 10 runs, 14 hits and walked five in nine innings of his last two road outings and gave up three of his four runs in the first inning of the 6 2-3 he lasted during last Saturday's 9-7 home victory over Texas.

However, he yielded one run in seven innings of a 4-1 win over Arizona on Aug. 2.

With a victory, McHugh and 20-game winner Dallas Keuchel would become the first Houston duo since Mike Hampton and Jose Lima in 1999 to win at least 19 in the same season.

Paul Goldschmidt is 0 for 6 with two strikeouts against McHugh, and 3 for 14 while fanning seven times in this season's four games with Houston.

Jeremy Hellickson (9-11, 4.60) can record a fourth season with double-digit victories if he's able to avoid losing a fourth straight start. The Diamondbacks, however, have scored one run with him on the mound in the three outings he's made since missing almost a month with a strained hamstring.

The right-hander gave up one run in six innings of a 3-0 loss at San Diego last Saturday.

"I was happy with what we got out of Jeremy," manager Chip Hale said after that outing. "Mixed his pitches, threw that breaking ball a bunch, that changeup and again stayed off their barrel a lot."

Hellickson was hardly that effective while giving up seven runs and three homers in 3 1-3 innings of a 9-2 loss at Houston on Aug. 1. Highlighted by a grand slam, Hank Conger hit two of his 11 home runs this season off Hellickson in that contest. Correa also took him deep.

Carlos Gomez is 2 for 6 with a double against Hellickson, but it's uncertain if the center fielder will sit a second straight contest with a nagging rib injury.

"I get to the point (that) I don't worry about it," Gomez said. "I'm not the one who writes the lineup. I come here ready."


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Astros at Diamondbacks
Fri, Oct 2 Final 21 to 5
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Astros at Diamondbacks
Sat, Oct 3 - 8:10PM EDT

GAME 3
Astros at Diamondbacks
Sun, Oct 4 - 3:10PM EDT

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Preview: Athletics (67-93) at Mariners (75-85)
Game: 2
Venue: Safeco Field
Date: October 03, 2015 9:10 PM EDT

The Oakland Athletics and the Seattle Mariners have both crumbled down the stretch in what have been equally disappointing seasons for each franchise.

Though these clubs still continue to exhibit bright spots, that's likely of little consolation entering their meaningless penultimate game of the season Saturday night at Safeco Field.

Both teams have dropped 14 of 23 since Sept. 7, tying San Diego for the third-worst record in that span. The Athletics' futility stretches even further back, as they've lost 31 of their last 47 to guarantee their worst finish since going 65-97 in 1997.

Oakland (67-93) had been particularly bad even more recently, dropping nine of 10 before Wednesday's 8-7 road victory against the still-contending Los Angeles Angels, followed by Friday's 4-2 series-opening win. Danny Valencia enjoyed a big night in the opener, going 3 for 4 with an eighth-inning go-ahead home run to push his already personal-best total to 17.

Valencia is enjoying a career year with an .864 OPS through 103 games, the second-most he's played in seven big league seasons. He's flown mostly under the radar, however, splitting time between Oakland and Toronto. The Blue Jays designated him for assignment after acquiring left fielder Ben Revere at the trade deadline, even though Valencia, who played primarily the same position for Toronto, had hit .296 in 58 games.

His 34 RBIs in 45 games are an A's record for a player who has played in fewer than 50.

"It was unexpected coming here. But having said that, they gave me the opportunity to play every day," Valencia said. "They put me in the cleanup spot and I've been able to reward them for it.

"I've been playing the past few years waiting for this opportunity and finally it's come. I'm happy to take advantage of it."

For the Mariners (75-85), Robinson Cano extended his hitting streak to 14 games with a fifth-inning single. He's playing this series despite the fact that he'll undergo surgery Oct. 13 to repair a sports hernia after being bothered by the abdominal injury since July 22.

"It's one of those injuries that athletes can play with, and can play well," team medical director Dr. Edward Khalfayan said. "He has been managing it very well.

"It is painful at times but he has been able to perform. It's not doing any more damage by continuing to play."

Cano struggled earlier in the season with a .660 pre-All Star break OPS, though he owns a .922 mark since the Midsummer Classic.

"I love to play baseball. I played like this for the last two months," he said. "I love the game so much. I love to be out there."

These clubs will both send left-handers to the mound with Seattle giving the nod to Roenis Elias (5-8, 3.89 ERA). Elias has been sturdy of late, posting a 2.05 ERA in his last four starts.

Oakland's Sean Nolin (1-2, 5.25) will look to stick around longer in his sixth start of the year after allowing five runs and seven hits over a season-low 2 1-3 innings in a 5-4 loss to San Francisco on Sunday. He lost a 3-2 decision to Seattle in his first start of the season Sept. 6, giving up three runs over six innings.

The Mariners rank eighth in the majors with a .265 average against lefties, while Oakland is 19th (.251).


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Athletics at Mariners
Fri, Oct 2 Final 4 to 2
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Athletics at Mariners
Sat, Oct 3 - 9:10PM EDT

GAME 3
Athletics at Mariners
Sun, Oct 4 - 3:10PM EDT

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Preview: Padres (74-86) at Dodgers (90-70)
Game: 2
Venue: Dodger Stadium
Date: October 03, 2015 9:10 PM EDT

One of Zack Greinke's main rivals in the NL Cy Young Award race got his chance to make a final statement Friday.

The Dodgers' right-hander will get his opportunity Saturday night against the San Diego Padres as Los Angeles attempts to secure home-field advantage in the NL division series.

The Chicago Cubs' Jake Arrieta went six scoreless innings in a win over Milwaukee on Friday and finished 22-6 with a 1.77 ERA, including an MLB record 0.75 mark after the All-Star break.

Greinke's supporters can point to his better overall excellence in 2015, which has him with an MLB-best 1.68 ERA heading into the final weekend. Arrieta had a 3.40 ERA on June 16 while Greinke had a 1.95.

Greinke (18-3) is 13-1 in his last 16 starts but nearly took a loss in San Francisco on Monday after giving up two runs in seven innings. The Dodgers bailed him out by scoring a run in the ninth in a 3-2 loss in 12 innings.

Los Angeles could be tempted to give Greinke only a couple of innings Saturday to get him into the postseason rested and healthy, especially with a calf issue causing him to miss a start Sept. 23 against Arizona.

Greinke, though, told manager Don Mattingly that he wants "more of a regular start" to prepare.

"Zack had a little rest after the calf thing. He looks at it like he wants a full start," Mattingly said. "It probably won't be at 120 (pitches) or anything."

Greinke would clinch the ERA title outright by giving up three runs or fewer in five or more innings, giving him no worse than a 1.762 mark. Arrieta's is technically at 1.769.

The Dodgers (90-70) could use a quality effort as they're a half-game ahead of the New York Mets for home field in the NLDS. The NL East champions will play a doubleheader against Washington on Saturday and if they get swept and the Dodgers win, Los Angeles would host their playoff series.

Greinke currently has the lowest single-season ERA by a qualifying starter since Greg Maddux's 1.63 in 1995 for Atlanta. It's also the lowest for a Dodgers pitcher since Rube Marquard's 1.58 in 1916.

Greinke is 7-0 with a 1.04 ERA in his last 11 home starts beginning with a 2-1 win over San Diego on May 22, when he yielded one run in 7 2-3 innings.

Greinke, who has earned all those wins in his past seven home starts, took a 2-1 loss in his most recent matchup with the Padres (74-86) on June 13 after yielding two runs in eight innings.

He's 5-1 with a 1.61 ERA in 11 career meetings and 1-0 with a 1.31 ERA in three at Dodger Stadium since coming to Los Angeles in 2013.

The Padres have totaled 10 runs and batted .216 while losing four of five, including a 6-2 defeat in Friday's opener that was their fourth straight in the series.

Robbie Erlin (1-1, 6.30) will try to end that skid while keeping the positivity going into his offseason after a 3-0 win over Arizona last Saturday. He went seven innings, allowed two hits and walked one in his second start of the season.

Erlin was tagged for seven runs in three-plus innings in a 10-2 loss in Colorado on Sept. 19.

The left-hander, who is likely auditioning for a spot in next season's rotation, threw 7 2-3 shutout innings in his only start against Los Angeles on Sept. 20, 2013.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Padres at Dodgers
Fri, Oct 2 Final 2 to 6
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Padres at Dodgers
Sat, Oct 3 - 9:10PM EDT

GAME 3
Padres at Dodgers
Sun, Oct 4 - 3:10PM EDT

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, October 3

National League
Marlins @ Phillies
Nicolino is 1-2, 6.26 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Koehler is 3-1, 3.86 in his last four starts (over 4-1 last five).

Harang is 1-0, 3.50 in his last three starts (over 6-0 last six). Asher is 0-5, 9.00 in his six starts (over 5-1).

Marlins lost seven of last ten games with Philly; four of last five series games stayed under total. Miami lost last three games, scoring seven runs (over 4-2 last six games). Phillies won four in row, scoring 26 runs (under 5-3 last eight)

Reds @ Pirates
Finnegan is 0-2, 8.10 in last two starts (under 2-1 in '15 starts).

Burnett is 1-1, 3.71 in his last three starts (over 5-2 last seven).

Reds lost their last 13 games, scoring 15 runs in last seven (over 8-2 in last ten); they've lost four of last five games with Pirates (over 7-3-1 last eleven). Pirates lost three of last five games (under 5-3 last eight).

Nationals @ Mets
Gonzalez is 1-1, 3.68 in his last four starts (over 8-2 last ten). Scherzer is 2-1, 2.12 in his last four starts.

Harvey is 1-0, 1.54 in his last two starts (over 6-0 last six). Syndergaard is 1-1, 3.95 in his last four starts (over 7-2 last nine).

Washington lost seven of last ten games (under 5-1 last six); they lost six in a row to the Mets (over 4-0 last four). Mets lost last three games, scoring eight runs (over 7-2 last nine)- they're tied with Dodgers for home field in series that starts next week.

Cardinals @ Braves
Lackey is 2-0, 1.29 in his last four starts (over 6-3 last nine).

Former Cardinal Miller is 0-8, 6.75 in his last eight starts (over 4-1 last five).

Cardinals won five of last eight games with Atlanta (under 5-1 last six); St Louis won seven of last 11 games (over 5-3-1 last nine). Braves won three of last four games (under 4-0).

Cubs @ Brewers
Hendricks is 0-1, 4.20 in his last three starts (over 4-2 last six).

Wagner is 0-1, 10.38 in his two starts (over 1-1).

Brewers are 6-3 in last nine games (under 5-2-3 last ten); they lost ten of last 11 games with Chicago (under 6-3-1). Cubs won last six games (under is 7-2-1 in their last ten).

Padres @ Dodgers
Erlin is 1-1, 6.30 in two starts this year (over 1-1).

Greinke is 5-0, 1.70 in his last six starts (under 7-2 last nine).

Dodgers won five of last six games with San Diego (under 4-3 last seven); LA won three of last four games overall (under 3-2 last five). San Diego lost four of last five games (under 4-1-1 last six)

Rockies @ Giants
Rusin is 1-2, 9.33 in his last four starts (over 4-1 last five).

Peavy is 2-0, 1.38 in his last four starts (over 3-1).

Rockies lost four of last seven games with San Francisco; (over 7-2 in last ten); Colorado lost seven of its last 11 games. Giants lost three of last four games; three of their last five stayed under.

American League
Bronx @ Orioles
Severino is 2-0, 1.53 in his last three starts (under 5-2-1 last eight). Nova is 0-3, 6.91 in his last three starts (under 6-3 last nine).

Chen is 2-1, 2.29 in his last three starts (over 4-2 last six). Jimenez is 1-1, 2.08 in his last two starts (under 3-1 last four).

Orioles lost five of last seven games with Bronx (under 5-2); Baltimore lost five of last seven games overall (over 3-0 last three). Bronx clinched playoff spot last night; they lost three of last four games (under 7-2 last nine).

Red Sox @ Indians
Red Sox bullpen will work this game game, with Breslow starting.

Kluber is 0-3, 7.24 in his last three starts (over 6-4 in last ten).

Boston won six of last eight games; eight of their last 11 stayed under total; BoSox split last eight games with Cleveland (over 4-0 last four). Indians lost four of last six games (under 6-5 last eleven).

Blue Jays @ Rays
Estrada is 1-0, 2.05 in his last three starts (under 3-1 last four at home).

Archer is 0-3, 6.92 n his last five starts (over 6-1 last seven).

Toronto won seven of last eight games with Tampa Bay (over 2-0-1); Blue Jays won seven of last nine games (over 4-0 last four). Rays won six of last ten (under 5-3-2).

Royals @ Twins
Ventura is 2-0, 3.80 in his last four starts (over 2-2).

Milone is 1-1, 11.81 in his last three starts (over 2-1).

Royals are 7-4 in last 11 games with Minnesota (under 6-0-2 last eight); they won last three games overall (under 5-2-1). Twins won five of their last seven games (under 5-2); they're two games behind Houston for last Wild Card spot.

Angels @ Rangers
Santiago is 1-0, 8.74 in his last three starts (under 3-1-1 last five).

Lewis is 3-1, 3.51 in his last four starts (over 3-0 last three).

Angels won seven of last 11 games with Texas (under 5-0 last five); Halos won eight of their last ten games (under 4-2-1 last seven). Texas won seven of its last eleven games (over 8-4-1 last thirteen).

Tigers @ White Sox
Verlander is 2-0, 2.77 in his last tw starts (over 4-0 last four).

Johnson is 2-1, 3.57 in his last four starts (over 4-2-1 last seven).

White Sox lost six of last ten games with Detroit (under 4-1 last five); they've lost seven of last ten games overall (under 8-3 last 11). Tigers lost five of their last six games (under 7-4 last eleven).

A's @ Mariners
Nolin is 0-1, 8.76 in his last three starts (over 4-3 in '15 starts).

Elias is 1-0, 2.70 in his last three starts (under 3-1 last four).

Oakland lost five of last six games with Seattle (over 5-2 last seven); A's lost eight of last 11 games overall (over 8-1-1 last ten). Mariners lost eight of last nine games (over 6-5 in last eleven games).

Interleague
Astros @ Diamondbacks
McHugh is 5-0, 4.06 in his last six starts (over 4-1-1); Astros scored 48 runs in the six games.

Hellickson is 0-3, 6.00 in his last three starts (under 3-1 last four).

Houston has one-game lead in Wild Card race; they won five of last six games with Arizona (over 4-1 last five). D'backs won five of last seven games (under 4-2 last six). Astros won five of last six games (over 5-2-1 last eight).

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Mia-Phil-- Nicolino 5-6 Koehler 14-16; Harang 11-17 Asher 1-5
Cin-Pitt-- Finnegan 1-2; Burnett 13-12
Wsh-NY-- Gonzalez 15-15 (2-6 last 8) Scherzer 17-15; Syndergaard 13-10 Harvey 17-11
StL-Atl-- Lackey 17-15; Miller 10-32 (0-8 last 8)
Chi-Mil-- Hendricks 18-13; Wagner 1-1
SD-LA-- Erlin 1-1; Greinke 22-9
Col-SF-- Rusin 7-13; Peavy 10-8

NY-Balt-- Severino 6-4 Nova 6-0 (1-6 last 7); Chen 18-12 Jimenez 17-14
Bos-Clev-- Breslow 1-0; Kluber 11-21
Tor-TB-- Estrada 16-11; Archer 17-16 (0-3 last 3)
LA-Tex-- Santiago 17-14; Lewis 16-16
KC-Min-- Ventura 15-12; Milone 12-10
Det-Chi-- Verlander 7-12 (3-0 last 3); Johnson 3-2
A's-Sea-- Nolin 2-3; Elias 6-13

Hst-Az-- McHugh 20-11; Hellickson 11-15

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Mia-Phil-- Nicolino 1-11 Koehler 8-30; Harang 10-28 Asher 3-6
Cin-Pitt-- Finnegan 0-3; Burnett 7-25
Wsh-NY-- Gonzalez 2-30 Scherzer 8-32; Syndergaard 8-23 Harvey 7-28
StL-Atl-- Lackey 9-32; Miller 8-32 (3 of last 3)
Chi-Mil-- Hendricks 7-31; Wagner 2-2
SD-LA-- Erlin 1-2; Greinke 7-31
Col-SF-- Rusin 8-21; Peavy 4-18

NY-Balt-- Severino 3-10 Nova 1-16; Chen 8-30 Jimenez 9-31
Bos-Clev-- Breslow 0-1; Kluber 12-32
Tor-TB-- Estrada 7-27; Archer 8-33
LA-Tex-- Santiago 10-31; Lewis 6-32
KC-Min-- Ventura 5-27; Milone 5-22
Det-Chi-- Verlander 3-19; Johnson 1-5
A's-Sea-- Nolin 1-5; Elias 8-19

Hst-Az-- McHugh 10-31; Hellickson 9-26

Umpires
Col-SF-- Visitor won seven of last eight Baker games.
Cin-Pitt-- Over is 8-1-1 in last ten Everitt games.
StL-Atl-- Underdogs won six of last nine Porter games.
Chi-Mil-- Four of last five Hamari games went over.
SD-LA-- Last four LBarrett games stayed under total.

Tor-TB-- Last four Dreckman games went over total.
Bos-Clev-- Over is 9-5-1 in last fifteen Rackley games.
Det-Chi-- Four of last five Johnson games went over.
LA-Tex-- Nine of last ten Cooper games went over.
A's-Sea-- Five of last six Demuth games went over.

Hst-Az-- Underdogs won four of last five Nelson games.

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Saturday, October 3

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12:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees

1:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
LA Angels are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games on the road
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Texas is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home

1:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games at home

1:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Washington is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
NY Mets are 5-17 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Washington

4:05 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing San Francisco
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Francisco's last 9 games when playing Colorado

4:05 PM
MIAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
Philadelphia is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Miami

6:10 PM
TORONTO vs. TAMPA BAY
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 10 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games when playing Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati

7:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BALTIMORE
NY Yankees are 1-4-1 SU in their last 6 games ,when playing on the road against Baltimore
NY Yankees are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,
Baltimore is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games ,at home
Baltimore is 2-5-1 SU in its last 8 games ,

7:10 PM
DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Detroit is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Detroit

7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games at home
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. CLEVELAND
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Cleveland's last 25 games at home

7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. MILWAUKEE
Chi Cubs are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games
Milwaukee is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Milwaukee is 1-10 SU in their last 11 games when playing Chi Cubs

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
Washington is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing NY Mets
Washington is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,
NY Mets6-0-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington

7:35 PM
MIAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA
Miami is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,
Miami is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,on the road
Philadelphia4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia16-6-1 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Miami

8:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games

9:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing Oakland

9:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
San Diego is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games at home
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing San Diego

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Long Sheet

Saturday, October 3

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COLORADO (67 - 93) at SAN FRANCISCO (83 - 77) - 4:05 PM
CHRIS RUSIN (L) vs. JAKE PEAVY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 133-189 (-40.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 11-41 (-23.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 52-108 (-37.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 88-157 (-49.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
COLORADO is 133-189 (-40.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 183-156 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 216-107 (+44.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 183-156 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 253-164 (+52.7 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 58-32 (+20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 28-23 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 56-61 (+5.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 10-7 (+3.4 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)

CHRIS RUSIN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
RUSIN is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.02 and a WHIP of 1.030.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.2 units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. COLORADO since 1997
PEAVY is 6-7 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.341.
His team's record is 10-11 (-5.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-7. (+4.6 units)

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CINCINNATI (62 - 98) at PITTSBURGH (97 - 63) - 7:05 PM
BRANDON FINNEGAN (L) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 10-7 (+5.9 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.8 Units)

BRANDON FINNEGAN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

A.J. BURNETT vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
BURNETT is 8-7 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.348.
His team's record is 11-9 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-8. (+3.0 units)

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MIAMI (69 - 90) at PHILADELPHIA (62 - 97) - 7:05 PM
JUSTIN NICOLINO (L) vs. ALEC ASHER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 9-7 (+4.3 Units) against MIAMI this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

JUSTIN NICOLINO vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
NICOLINO is 0-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.35 and a WHIP of 0.782.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ALEC ASHER vs. MIAMI since 1997
ASHER is 0-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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ST LOUIS (101 - 59) at ATLANTA (65 - 95) - 7:10 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. SHELBY MILLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LACKEY is 60-82 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 6-16 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 35-30 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 31-26 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 57-41 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 101-59 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 46-33 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 101-59 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 72-40 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 76-41 (+24.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 37-20 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 65-95 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 40-56 (-35.9 Units) against the money line in October games since 1997.
ATLANTA is 63-92 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILLER is 10-22 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
MILLER is 4-12 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
MILLER is 9-22 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
MILLER is 5-19 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
MILLER is 11-22 (-12.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-2 (+0.9 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LACKEY is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.46 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

SHELBY MILLER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MILLER is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.23 and a WHIP of 0.546.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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WASHINGTON (81 - 78) at NY METS (89 - 70) - 7:10 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. MATT HARVEY (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 10-6 (+5.6 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. NY METS since 1997
SCHERZER is 2-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 2-4 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

MATT HARVEY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HARVEY is 3-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.983.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.8 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (95 - 65) at MILWAUKEE (68 - 92) - 7:10 PM
KYLE HENDRICKS (R) vs. TYLER WAGNER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 12-5 (+4.3 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.4 Units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HENDRICKS is 3-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.72 and a WHIP of 1.053.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-5. (-5.1 units)

TYLER WAGNER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (74 - 86) at LA DODGERS (90 - 70) - 9:10 PM
ROBBIE ERLIN (L) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 74-86 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 43-55 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN DIEGO is 64-96 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 26-48 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 74-86 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 55-66 (-15.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
GREINKE is 65-30 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 37-10 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 33-10 (+16.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 30-9 (+15.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 65-30 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 80-39 (+32.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 57-22 (+29.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 18-2 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 90-70 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 43-36 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 90-70 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 66-54 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 51-40 (-10.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
GREINKE is 21-32 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 12-5 (+5.3 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ROBBIE ERLIN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ERLIN is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.652.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GREINKE is 5-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.61 and a WHIP of 0.812.
His team's record is 8-3 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-1. (+7.8 units)

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TORONTO (93 - 67) at TAMPA BAY (78 - 82) - 6:10 PM
MARCO ESTRADA (R) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 28-10 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 93-67 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 41-34 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 108-71 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 72-51 (+14.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ESTRADA is 11-4 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 78-82 (-7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 58-65 (-19.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 75-85 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 20-27 (-12.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 35-40 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 76-86 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 44-47 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 49-59 (-12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 77-87 (-19.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 38-43 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 9-8 (+0.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.5 Units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
ESTRADA is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.300.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. TORONTO since 1997
ARCHER is 5-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.35 and a WHIP of 1.140.
His team's record is 8-6 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (+0.3 units)

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NY YANKEES (87 - 72) at BALTIMORE (78 - 81) - 7:05 PM
LUIS SEVERINO (R) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 9-7 (+0.6 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

LUIS SEVERINO vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
JIMENEZ is 4-5 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.23 and a WHIP of 1.712.
His team's record is 4-6 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.5 units)

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BOSTON (78 - 82) at CLEVELAND (79 - 80) - 7:10 PM
CRAIG BRESLOW (L) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-2 (+0.3 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.1 Units)

CRAIG BRESLOW vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

COREY KLUBER vs. BOSTON since 1997
KLUBER is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.18 and a WHIP of 1.229.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.8 units)

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DETROIT (73 - 86) at CHI WHITE SOX (75 - 85) - 7:10 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. ERIK JOHNSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 163-161 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 32-47 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 253-225 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 43-59 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 52-69 (-14.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 74-86 (-20.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 73-79 (-23.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 41-48 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 20-26 (-20.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 39-47 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 12-21 (-21.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 104-104 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 40-33 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 75-85 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 31-43 (-15.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 57-68 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 11-18 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 44-51 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-27 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 9-8 (+0.5 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
VERLANDER is 18-13 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.224.
His team's record is 20-15 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 18-16. (-0.5 units)

ERIK JOHNSON vs. DETROIT since 1997
JOHNSON is 2-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.30 and a WHIP of 1.591.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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KANSAS CITY (93 - 67) at MINNESOTA (83 - 77) - 1:05 PM
YORDANO VENTURA (R) vs. TOM MILONE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 83-77 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 45-40 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 23-17 (+8.4 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
MINNESOTA is 46-33 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-34 (+13.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-31 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MINNESOTA is 81-72 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 55-51 (+16.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 41-35 (+15.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILONE is 64-42 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 62-39 (+25.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 93-67 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 42-37 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 12-4 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in October games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 64-50 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 27-16 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 90-63 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 54-40 (+8.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 41-24 (+16.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 84-65 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 64-47 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-10 (-0.1 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
10 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.2 Units)

YORDANO VENTURA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
VENTURA is 1-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.70 and a WHIP of 1.783.
His team's record is 1-3 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

TOM MILONE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MILONE is 5-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.317.
His team's record is 6-4 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

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LA ANGELS (84 - 76) at TEXAS (87 - 73) - 1:05 PM
HECTOR SANTIAGO (L) vs. COLBY LEWIS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 11-6 (+3.4 Units) against TEXAS this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-1.2 Units)

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. TEXAS since 1997
SANTIAGO is 6-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.212.
His team's record is 7-5 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.9 units)

COLBY LEWIS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
LEWIS is 6-11 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.04 and a WHIP of 1.453.
His team's record is 8-13 (-5.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-11. (-3.7 units)

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OAKLAND (67 - 93) at SEATTLE (75 - 85) - 9:10 PM
SEAN NOLIN (L) vs. ROENIS ELIAS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 67-93 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 18-32 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 73-88 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 32-42 (-11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
OAKLAND is 65-88 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 42-58 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 15-31 (-18.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 28-38 (-13.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 25-37 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 29-33 (-18.5 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.
SEATTLE is 47-37 (+7.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 75-85 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 19-24 (-20.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 35-44 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 116-132 (-50.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
SEATTLE is 70-84 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 52-58 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 22-32 (-11.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 13-17 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 4-9 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
ELIAS is 8-17 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ELIAS is 17-29 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ELIAS is 6-13 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 12-5 (+6.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)

SEAN NOLIN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
NOLIN is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

ROENIS ELIAS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
ELIAS is 1-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 0.981.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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HOUSTON (85 - 75) at ARIZONA (78 - 82) - 8:10 PM
COLLIN MCHUGH (R) vs. JEREMY HELLICKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 32-47 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 226-276 (-69.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.
HOUSTON is 32-41 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 20-31 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 18-29 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 20-23 (-8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
ARIZONA is 78-82 (+1.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 78-82 (+1.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 60-57 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 44-39 (+9.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 15-3 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
MCHUGH is 33-23 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCHUGH is 20-9 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 71-87 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 220-211 (-48.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
ARIZONA is 48-66 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
ARIZONA is 53-100 (-37.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 11-26 (-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.
HELLICKSON is 5-17 (-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 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-1 (+1.7 Units) against ARIZONA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MCHUGH is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HELLICKSON is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 16.22 and a WHIP of 2.703.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

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MIAMI (69 - 90) at PHILADELPHIA (62 - 97) - 4:05 PM
TOM KOEHLER (R) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 9-7 (+4.3 Units) against MIAMI this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

TOM KOEHLER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
KOEHLER is 2-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.91 and a WHIP of 1.261.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.7 units)

AARON HARANG vs. MIAMI since 1997
HARANG is 6-7 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 5.80 and a WHIP of 1.645.
His team's record is 11-10 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-11. (-3.7 units)

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NY YANKEES (87 - 72) at BALTIMORE (78 - 81) - 12:05 PM
IVAN NOVA (R) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 9-7 (+0.6 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

IVAN NOVA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
NOVA is 6-3 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.01 and a WHIP of 1.307.
His team's record is 9-4 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.3 units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
CHEN is 4-5 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.61 and a WHIP of 1.329.
His team's record is 5-9 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.4 units)

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WASHINGTON (81 - 78) at NY METS (89 - 70) - 1:05 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 10-6 (+5.6 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
GONZALEZ is 9-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.83 and a WHIP of 1.133.
His team's record is 10-6 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-8. (-3.2 units)

NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SYNDERGAARD is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.308.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

[StarDust Bum]

MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, October 3


NY Yankees @ Baltimore

Game 917-918
October 3, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Severino) 19.060
Baltimore
(Jimenez) 17.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
N/A

Boston @ Cleveland

Game 919-920
October 3, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Breslow) 14.857
Cleveland
(Kluber) 19.060
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 4
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
N/A

Detroit @ Chicago White Sox

Game 921-922
October 3, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Verlander) 13.004
Chicago White Sox
(Johnson) 15.864
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 3
8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+100); Over

Colorado @ San Francisco

Game 901-902
October 3, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Rusin) 13.503
San Francisco
(Peavy) 12.658
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-175
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+155); Over

Kansas City @ Minnesota

Game 923-924
October 3, 2015 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Ventura) 16.292
Minnesota
(Milone) 14.755
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-125); Under

Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh

Game 903-904
October 3, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Finnegan) 14.209
Pittsburgh
(Burnett) 17.014
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
N/A

LA Angels @ Texas

Game 925-926
October 3, 2015 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Santiago) 17.243
Texas
(Lewis) 15.619
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
N/A

Miami @ Philadelphia

Game 905-906
October 3, 2015 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Niclino) 17.158
Philadelphia
(Asher) 13.064
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
N/A

Oakland @ Seattle

Game 927-928
October 3, 2015 @ 9:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Nolin) 14.071
Seattle
(Elias) 15.544
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-160
8
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-160); Under

St. Louis @ Atlanta

Game 907-908
October 3, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Lackey) 14.014
Atlanta
(Miller) 15.117
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-155
7
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+135); Over

Houston @ Arizona

Game 929-930
October 3, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(McHugh) 16.503
Arizona
(Hellcksn) 14.628
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-165
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-165); Over

Washington @ NY Mets

Game 909-910
October 3, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Scherzer) 16.902
NY Mets
(Harvey) 15.317
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-130
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+110); Under

Miami @ Philadelphia

Game 931-932
October 3, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Koehler) 13.536
Philadelphia
(Harang) 15.001
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
N/A

Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee

Game 911-912
October 3, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hendrcks) 12.553
Milwaukee
(Wagner) 13.641
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
N/A

NY Yankees @ Baltimore

Game 933-934
October 3, 2015 @ 12:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Nova) 14.773
Baltimore
(Chen) 16.386
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
N/A

San Diego @ LA Dodgers

Game 913-914
October 3, 2015 @ 9:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Erlin) 12.758
LA Dodgers
(Greinke) 15.841
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-260
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-260); Under

Washington @ NY Mets

Game 935-936
October 3, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gonzalez) 15.722
NY Mets
(Syndrgrd) 14.613
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
N/A

Toronto @ Tampa Bay

Game 915-916
October 3, 2015 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Estrada) 18.001
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 15.837
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2
8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-115
7
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-105); Over

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Long Sheet

Saturday, October 3

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EDMONTON (9 - 4) at WINNIPEG (4 - 9) - 10/3/2015, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1996.
EDMONTON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 5-0 against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 5-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SASKATCHEWAN (2 - 11) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (4 - 8) - 10/3/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 25-44 ATS (-23.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 118-83 ATS (+26.7 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 109-75 ATS (+26.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 4-3 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 4-4 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Week 15

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Trend Report


Saturday, October 3

4:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. WINNIPEG
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games when playing Winnipeg
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Edmonton's last 17 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Winnipeg's last 17 games when playing at home against Edmonton
Winnipeg is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Edmonton

7:00 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
Saskatchewan is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Saskatchewan's last 11 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
British Columbia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Saskatchewan
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of British Columbia's last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan

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CFL
Dunkel

Week 15


Edmonton @ Winnipeg

Game 295-296
October 3, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Edmonton
121.112
Winnipeg
107.073
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Edmonton
by 14
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Edmonton
by 6
46
Dunkel Pick:
Edmonton
(-6); Over

Saskatchewan @ BC Lions

Game 297-298
October 3, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Saskatchewan
107.851
BC Lions
112.784
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
BC Lions
by 5
48
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
BC Lions
by 3
51 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
BC Lions
(-3); Under