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Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

-- A woman in New Jersey found a lottery ticket worth $470,000 while getting ready to do her taxes.

-- 75-year old Larry Brown resigned as basketball coach at SMU. Tim Jankovich is the Mustangs' new coach. SMU is on probation for two more years.

-- Matt Harvey is having season-ending surgery on his shoulder.

-- Red Sox acquired 2B/3B Aaron Hill, adding a righthanded bat for their infield.

-- Looks like the 2017 NFL Draft will take place in Philadelphia.

-- Apparently Thomas Jefferson is responsible for bringing macaroni and cheese to this country, after visiting France.

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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Thoughts on a sad day.......

I don't feel like writing today, but I will because it is what I do. This probably won't be that well-written or that well-organized, but these are my thoughts on a cruddy day.

This has been a dismal week for America; we can't lean on the crutch of blaming other countries or religions-- we did this to ourselves.

Seven people dead; five in Dallas, one in Louisiana, one in Minnesota; why? We need to be better people, better employees, more respectful of disparate cultures. America is a melting pot and always has been; we have to make sure the pot doesn't boil over.

We have to do better as a country-- we need to be more tolerant of each other, need to be nicer to each other and no, being nice is not a sign of weakness.

We need leaders who will earn people's respect; seen many of those lately?

We need to worry less about the Middle East and more about America- we neglected this country, in trying to be the policeman for the entire world. No more.

Turns out the shooter in Dallas was an Army veteran, making things even worse.

There need to be less weapons in this country, no matter what the NRA says.

Social media and cameras in phones have outpaced traditional journalism in letting the world see what is going on. The news gets out faster, reactions are faster, and often these reactions are explosive and dangerous. There is less careful thought now.

Being a policeman is a difficult job, an important job, often a thankless job; it needs to be done well, so there is respect between the police and the people they protect.

Shootings are becoming so common that we're getting desensitized to them; just one more special report on CNN. How do you fix that? I do not have an answer.

All I can offer is this:
-- Talk to people. Listen to people. Get along with people. Be nice!!!!
-- Tolerate differing opinions and lifestyles. It is OK to disagree.
-- Respect authority; the police are hired to protect us.
-- We're lucky to live in a free country; lets not abuse the privilege.

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, July 9

National League games
Cubs @ Pirates
Lester is 0-1, 6.19 in his last three starts; six of his last nine went over. Cubs are 6-3 in his road outings.

Kuhl is 1-0, 4.09 in two MLB starts (under 1-0-1).

Pirates won eight of last nine games, over is 10-6 in their last 16 games. Cubs are 5-14 in last 19 games, over is 9-1-1 in their last eleven road games.

Reds @ Marlins
Lamb is 0-2, 6.84 in his last five starts; his last three went over. Cincinnati is 2-3 in his road starts.

Conley is 3-1, 2.25 in his last four starts; six of his last eight starts stayed under. Miami is 4-3 in home home starts.

Reds lost 12 of last 16 games, over is 12-5 in their last 17 games. Miami is 9-3 in its last 12 home games, nine of their last 13 games went over the total.

Nationals @ Mets
Scherzer is 4-2, 1.90 in his last seven starts; Washington is 6-5 in his road starts. Six of his last nine starts went over.

Verrett is 0-3, 10.80 in his last three starts (over 2-2-1). .

Washington lost eight of last ten road games; over is 14-6 in their last 20 road games. Mets won ten of last 11 home games, under is 13-6-2 in last 21 New York games.

Phillies @ Rockies
Eickhoff is 2-0, 2.89 in his last three starts; seven of his last nine stayed under. Phillies are 3-5 in his road starts.

Anderson is 0-3, 3.34 in five MLB starts (under 4-1).

Philly won nine of its last 11 games; over is 16-7 in their last 23 road games. Colorado lost eight of last ten games, over is 7-2 in last nine games at Coors Field. .

Padres @ Dodgers
Perdomo is 2-2, 7.06 in six starts this year (over 5-1).

McCarthy threw five shutout innings (72 PT) in his first '16 start. .

Padres are 11-7 in last 18 games, over is 15-5-1 in their last 21 games. Los Angeles lost three of last four games; nine of last twelve games at Dodger Stadium stayed under.

Diamondbacks @ Giants
Ray is 0-2, 6.35 in his last three starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five. Arizona is 2-6 in his road starts.

Peavy is 4-1, 3.41 in his last five starts (under 6-2 in last eight). Giants are 6-3 in his hme starts this season. .

Arizona lost ten of last 12 games, over is 11-2-1 in their last 14 games. Giants won six of last eight games, seven of last ten San Francisco home games went over.

American League games
Angels @ Orioles
Tropeano is 2-0, 2.66 in his last four starts; under is 4-1-1 in his road starts. Angels are 3-3 in his road starts.

Gallardo is 2-0, 5.31 in his last four starts (over 4-4)- Orioles are 3-0 in his home starts. .

Angels won their last four games, over is 10-5 in their last 15 games. Baltimore lost six of last eight games; five of last six Oriole games went over the total.

Tigers @ Blue Jays
unknown. .

Sanchez is 3-0, 1.93 in his last four starts; Toronto won his last five home starts. Under is 8-5 n his last thirteen starts.

Tigers lost four of last five games, under is 5-2 in their last seven games. Toronto is 17-6 in last 23 home games, four of last five Blue Jay games stayed under.

Rays @ Red Sox
Moore is 2-0, 1.32 in his last two starts; five of his last six stayed under.

Porcello is 3-0, 4.30 in his last four starts; four of his last five went over. Boston won all eight of his home starts.

Tampa Bay lost 20 of last 23 games, over is 11-6 in Rays' last 17 road games. Red Sox won six of last eight at home, over is 5-0-1 in last six Boston games.

New York @ Indians
Sabathia is 0-2, 8.83 in his last three starts (over 2-0-1). Bronx is 4-4 in his road starts.

Salazar is 6-0, 2.42 in his last seven starts (over 6-4-1 in last 11). Cleveland won his last six home starts.

New York is 7-13 in its last 20 road games, nine of last 11 Bronx road games went over total. Indians won 17 of last 21 games, six of last seven Cleveland games went over.

Twins @ Rangers
Nolasco is 0-3, 6.87 in his last three starts; five of his last six went over. Twins are 3-5 in his road starts.

Martinez is 0-1, 6.86 in four starts this year; his last three went over.

Minnesota won five of last seven games but is 4-10 in last 14 road games, over is 22-9-2 in their last 33 road games. Rangers lost seven of last ten games, over is 6-0-1 in its last seven Texas games.

A's @ Astros
Graveman is 2-0, 3.07 in his last five starts; A's won his last four road starts. Six of his last nine road starts went over.

McCullers is 1-0, 1.86 in his last three starts; his last five stayed under. Houston won four of his last five home starts. .

A's lost seven of last nine games, over is 8-3 in Oakland's last 11 road games. Houston won 17 of its last 22 games, under is 11-4 in Astros' last 15 home games.

Mariners @ Royals
Miley is 0-3, 5.74 in his last three starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six. Seattle won five of his last six road starts.

Volquez is 0-1, 2.84 in his last two starts; five of his last seven stayed under. Kansas City is 7-3 in his home starts.

Mariners lost 10 of last 11 road games; ten of last 11 Seattle road games stayed under. . Royals lost six of last eight games; last three Royal games stayed under.

Interleague
Braves @ White Sox
Teheran is 1-0, 1.90 in his last three starts; his last six stayed under. Atlanta is 4-3 in his road starts.

Quintana is 1-1, 4.33 in his last four starts; Chicago lost his last four home starts. Under is 15-1 in his last sixteen starts.

Atlanta lost four of its last six games, under is 10-2 in last 12 Atlanta road games. White Sox won five of last eight at home, five of last six Chicago home games went over.

Teams won-lost records when this pitcher starts:
Chi-Pitt-- Lester 12-5; Kuhl 2-0
Cin-Mia-- Lamb 3-9; Conley 9-8
Wsh-NY-- Scherzer 10-8; Verrett 2-3
Phil-Col-- Eickhoff 8-9; Anderson 1-4
StL-Mil-- Martinez 7-9; Anderson 5-11
SD-LA-- Perdomo 4-2; McCarthy 1-0
Az-SF-- Ray 5-12; Peavy 9-8

LA-Balt-- Tropeano 5-6; Gallardo 5-3
Det-Tor-- unknown x-x; Sanchez 11-6
TB-Bos-- Moore 7-10; Porcello 12-5
NY-Clev-- Sabathia 7-7; Salazar 11-5 (7-0 last 7)
Min-Tex-- Nolasco 6-11; Martinez 1-3
A's-Hst-- Graveman 7-9 (5-0 last 5); McCullers 6-3
Sea-KC-- Miley 9-6; Volquez 10-8

Atl-Chi-- Teheran 4-13; Quintana 8-9

Starting pitchers allowing 1+ runs in first inning:
Chi-Pitt-- Lester 5-17; Kuhl 0-2
Cin-Mia-- Lamb 5-12; Conley 5-17
Wsh-NY-- Scherzer 7-18; Verrett 1-5
Phil-Col-- Eickhoff 6-17; Anderson 1-5
StL-Mil-- Martinez 1-16; Anderson 7-16
SD-LA-- Perdomo 4-6; McCarthy 0-1
Az-SF-- Ray 3-17; Peavy 3-17

LA-Balt-- Tropeano 2-11; Gallardo 4-8
Det-Tor-- unknown x-x; Sanchez 3-17
TB-Bos-- Moore 3-17; Porcello 6-17
NY-Clev-- Sabathia 1-14; Salazar 1-16
Min-Tex-- Nolasco 7-17; Martinez 1-4
A's-Hst-- Graveman 4-16; McCullers 3-9
Sea-KC-- Miley 7-15; Volquez 5-18

Atl-Chi-- Teheran 4-17; Quintana 3-17

Umpires
Chi-Pitt-- Over is 6-3-1 in last ten Vanover games.
Cin-Mia-- Underdogs won six of last ten Bucknor games.
Wsh-NY-- Four of last five Joyce games stayed under.
Phil-Col-- Over is 13-3-1 in Meals games this season.
StL-Mil-- 10 of last 12 TBarrett games went over total.
SD-LA-- Last five Torres games went over the total.
Az-SF-- Six of last nine Carlson games went over the total.

LA-Balt-- Sis of last nine Baker games stayed under.
Det-Tor-- Under is 11-5 in Ripperger games this year.
TB-Bos-- Seven of last eight Barber games stayed under.
NY-Clev-- Last six Cuzzi games stayed under total.
Min-Tex-- Eight of last nine Miller games went over.
A's-Hst-- Last three Danley games stayed under total.
Sea-KC-- Underdogs won three of last five Bucknor games.

Atl-Chi-- Five of last seven Davidson games went over.

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MLB

Saturday, July 9

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Trend Report
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1:07 PM
DETROIT vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games on the road
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Detroit
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

2:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chi White Sox's last 12 games when playing Atlanta

2:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MILWAUKEE
St. Louis is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games on the road
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Milwaukee is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing St. Louis

4:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. BALTIMORE
LA Angels are 6-12 SU in their last 18 games
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

4:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BOSTON
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Boston
Boston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay

4:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games
Arizona is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing Arizona
San Francisco is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home

4:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oakland's last 11 games on the road
Oakland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Houston's last 25 games

4:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. CLEVELAND
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
NY Yankees are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

4:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. MIAMI
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games when playing Cincinnati

4:15 PM
SEATTLE vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Seattle

7:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of LA Dodgers's last 12 games at home
LA Dodgers are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games

7:15 PM
CHI CUBS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:15 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington's last 14 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing NY Mets
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
NY Mets are 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home

8:40 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. COLORADO
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 9 games

9:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 11 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Minnesota's last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Texas's last 11 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Texas is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home

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MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, July 9


Detroit @ Toronto

Game 965-966
July 9, 2016 @ 1:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Boyd) 17.601
Toronto
(Sanchez) 16.504
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
N/A

LA Angels @ Baltimore

Game 967-968
July 9, 2016 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Trpeano) 13.941
Baltimore
(Gallardo) 17.079
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 3
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-135
10
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-135); Over

Tampa Bay @ Boston

Game 969-970
July 9, 2016 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Moore) 15.388
Boston
(Prcello) 14.167
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-165
10
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+145); Over

NY Yankees @ Cleveland

Game 971-972
July 9, 2016 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Sbathia) 14.208
Cleveland
(Salazar) 16.399
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-170
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-170); Under

St. Louis @ Milwaukee

Game 951-952
July 9, 2016 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Mrtinez) 15.849
Milwaukee
(Andrson) 14.256
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-170
9
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-170); Over

Oakland @ Houston

Game 973-974
July 9, 2016 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Grveman) 16.127
Houston
(McCllers) 14.903
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-195
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+167); Under

Arizona @ San Francisco

Game 953-954
July 9, 2016 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Ray) 13.093
San Francisco
(Peavy) 15.404
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 2 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-155
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-155); Under

Seattle @ Kansas City

Game 975-976
July 9, 2016 @ 4:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Miley) 16.996
Kansas City
(Volquez) 14.588
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+105); Over

Cincinnati @ Miami

Game 955-956
July 9, 2016 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Lamb) 14.834
Miami
(Conley) 13.458
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-200
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+170); Under

Minnesota @ Texas

Game 977-978
July 9, 2016 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Nolasco) 11.018
Texas
(Lohse) 17.563
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 6 1/2
14
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-115
11 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-115); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh

Game 957-958
July 9, 2016 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 11.697
Pittsburgh
(Kuhl) 17.744
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 6
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-165
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+145); Over

Atlanta @ Chicago White Sox

Game 979-980
July 9, 2016 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Teheran) 13.996
Chicago White Sox
(Quntana) 16.103
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-170
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-170); Under

Washington @ NY Mets

Game 959-960
July 9, 2016 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Scherzer) 16.456
NY Mets
(Verrett) 14.248
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-190
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-190); Over

San Diego @ LA Dodgers

Game 961-962
July 9, 2016 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Perdomo) 13.972
LA Dodgers
(McCrthy) 16.420
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-225
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-225); Under

Philadelphia @ Colorado

Game 963-964
July 9, 2016 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eickhff) 17.613
Colorado
(Andrson) 13.789
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 4
14
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-150
11 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+130); Over

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MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, July 9

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ST LOUIS (44 - 42) at MILWAUKEE (38 - 47) - 2:10 PM
CARLOS MARTINEZ (R) vs. CHASE ANDERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 25-16 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 25-16 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 55-37 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
MARTINEZ is 17-6 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 17-6 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 4-17 (-11.5 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 72-109 (-29.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 7-3 (+2.7 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
MARTINEZ is 2-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.65 and a WHIP of 1.061.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

CHASE ANDERSON vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ANDERSON is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.76 and a WHIP of 1.592.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

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ARIZONA (38 - 50) at SAN FRANCISCO (55 - 33) - 4:05 PM
ROBBIE RAY (L) vs. JAKE PEAVY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 11-21 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 68-124 (-43.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 22-59 (-31.1 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.
RAY is 13-27 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 13-26 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 6-19 (-13.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 55-33 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-9 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 52-33 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-12 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-19 (+11.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 39-19 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 64-35 (+22.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PEAVY is 9-1 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 23-18 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 22-17 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 16-11 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-5 (+0.7 Units) against ARIZONA this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.9 Units)

ROBBIE RAY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
RAY is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.471.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. ARIZONA since 1997
PEAVY is 17-13 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.47 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 20-16 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 15-20. (-8.4 units)

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CINCINNATI (32 - 55) at MIAMI (45 - 41) - 4:10 PM
JOHN LAMB (L) vs. ADAM CONLEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 95-154 (-45.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 95-154 (-45.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 57-94 (-26.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 46-91 (-31.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 13-6 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

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

JOHN LAMB vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

ADAM CONLEY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
CONLEY is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (52 - 34) at PITTSBURGH (45 - 42) - 7:15 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. CHAD KUHL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1540-1657 (-272.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1-7 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1483-1570 (-247.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1129-1232 (-209.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 143-107 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 21-15 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 7-1 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 150-99 (+49.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 143-107 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 33-25 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 87-53 (+28.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 388-394 (+48.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 32-18 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 40-22 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 50-61 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 8-2 (+4.9 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.4 Units)

JON LESTER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LESTER is 4-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.90 and a WHIP of 1.141.
His team's record is 4-3 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-1. (+4.7 units)

CHAD KUHL vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (52 - 36) at NY METS (47 - 39) - 7:15 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. LOGAN VERRETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 135-115 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 134-114 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 84-79 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 101-90 (-15.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 8-12 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 188-231 (-59.0 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
WASHINGTON is 7-4 (+2.3 Units) against NY METS this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. NY METS since 1997
SCHERZER is 4-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.10 and a WHIP of 0.850.
His team's record is 4-5 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-2. (+4.8 units)

LOGAN VERRETT vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
VERRETT is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (38 - 49) at LA DODGERS (49 - 40) - 7:15 PM
LUIS PERDOMO (R) vs. BRANDON MCCARTHY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 6-21 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
LA DODGERS are 143-113 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 46-38 (-4.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 80-64 (-9.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 5-6 (+1.8 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)

LUIS PERDOMO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MCCARTHY is 6-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.73 and a WHIP of 1.105.
His team's record is 7-1 (+6.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (+0.1 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (41 - 47) at COLORADO (39 - 47) - 8:40 PM
JERAD EICKHOFF (R) vs. TYLER ANDERSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 41-47 (+4.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-14 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 523-544 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-29 (+12.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 50-53 (+13.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 213-293 (-87.2 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
COLORADO is 9-15 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

JERAD EICKHOFF vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

TYLER ANDERSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (45 - 42) at TORONTO (50 - 39) - 1:05 PM
MATT BOYD (L) vs. AARON SANCHEZ (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-2 (+0.7 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

MATT BOYD vs. TORONTO since 1997
BOYD is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.77 and a WHIP of 1.589.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

AARON SANCHEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
SANCHEZ is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (37 - 50) at BALTIMORE (49 - 36) - 4:05 PM
NICK TROPEANO (R) vs. YOVANI GALLARDO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 37-50 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 34-49 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 49-36 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 31-14 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 47-31 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 36-25 (+10.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 53-28 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 40-18 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
GALLARDO is 25-17 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 807-797 (+62.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 288-246 (+72.9 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997.
GALLARDO is 1-8 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-2 (-0.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

NICK TROPEANO vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
GALLARDO is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 11.25 and a WHIP of 2.750.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (34 - 52) at BOSTON (47 - 38) - 4:05 PM
MATT MOORE (L) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 34-52 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 1-7 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 34-48 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 13-24 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 23-42 (-24.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 17-34 (-20.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 11-30 (-22.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PORCELLO is 69-37 (+22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 196-214 (-36.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 105-106 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 83-106 (-27.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 110-109 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 49-64 (-21.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 89-107 (-29.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-3 (+1.9 Units) against BOSTON this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

MATT MOORE vs. BOSTON since 1997
MOORE is 4-5 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.57 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 4-5 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.3 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PORCELLO is 7-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.98 and a WHIP of 1.175.
His team's record is 9-4 (+5.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-9. (-5.4 units)

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NY YANKEES (42 - 44) at CLEVELAND (52 - 34) - 4:10 PM
C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. DANNY SALAZAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 42-44 (-7.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 5-12 (-13.4 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 52-34 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 30-11 (+17.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-4 (+10.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SABATHIA is 4-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 1.353.
His team's record is 4-5 (-6.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.7 units)

DANNY SALAZAR vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SALAZAR is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.417.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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OAKLAND (37 - 50) at HOUSTON (47 - 40) - 4:10 PM
KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R) vs. LANCE MCCULLERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 37-50 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 40-59 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 86-100 (-31.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 38-56 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 34-47 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 80-100 (-19.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 5-18 (-14.5 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 17-32 (-15.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 11-35 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 31-16 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 81-47 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 81-47 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 54-28 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 41-45 (+30.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-3 (+2.1 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GRAVEMAN is 1-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 6.91 and a WHIP of 1.814.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

LANCE MCCULLERS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MCCULLERS is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.31 and a WHIP of 1.457.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

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SEATTLE (44 - 43) at KANSAS CITY (44 - 42) - 4:15 PM
WADE MILEY (L) vs. EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 120-129 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 114-126 (-31.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 51-67 (-27.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 150-114 (+30.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 29-12 (+15.5 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 28-12 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 46-28 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 44-39 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 62-48 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 18-9 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 18-6 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 35-21 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 21-7 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 12-2 (+9.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 34-18 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 61-42 (+23.4 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 76-59 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 104-149 (-50.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)

WADE MILEY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MILEY is 4-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.91 and a WHIP of 1.147.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.1 units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 4-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.17 and a WHIP of 1.312.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.2 units)

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MINNESOTA (30 - 56) at TEXAS (54 - 34) - 9:05 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. NICK MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 30-56 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 11-29 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 30-56 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-33 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 20-42 (-19.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-41 (-23.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NOLASCO is 6-20 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 54-34 (+27.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 29-13 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 11-2 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
TEXAS is 53-31 (+28.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 39-23 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 40-24 (+20.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 32-21 (+15.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 27-19 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NOLASCO is 74-65 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 15-6 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 70-63 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 56-38 (+31.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 37-34 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-2 (+1.6 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. TEXAS since 1997
NOLASCO is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

NICK MARTINEZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
MARTINEZ is 0-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.06 and a WHIP of 1.958.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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ATLANTA (30 - 57) at CHI WHITE SOX (44 - 42) - 2:10 PM
JULIO TEHERAN (R) vs. JOSE QUINTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-25 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 14-3 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 40-55 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
QUINTANA is 15-23 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
QUINTANA is 5-14 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
QUINTANA is 31-46 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-0 (+2.4 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JULIO TEHERAN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

JOSE QUINTANA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
QUINTANA is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 2.116.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

[StarDust Bum]

Colon, Scherzer, Saunders, Belt added to All-Star rosters
July 9, 2016

NEW YORK (AP) Bartolo Colon and Max Scherzer are headed to the All-Star Game, picked as replacements for other pitchers originally selected to the National League team.

Major League Baseball also announced Friday that Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Michael Saunders and San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt won the final two All-Star roster spots, elected by fans in online balloting.

''This is a proud moment for me and my family,'' Saunders said. ''Everyone knows that Canada takes care of their own. I'm Canadian through and through. Just to feel that support, the best way I can describe, everyone's been asking me, is I feel loved by this country. To see the support they gave me is very humbling.''

Saunders joins the American League team, while Belt gets a slot on the NL squad.

''Extremely excited, obviously. It's hard to put into words,'' Belt said. ''I just can't believe that I'm an All-Star this year. It's pretty cool, especially when you step back and think about how many fans voted and how many times they voted, how many messages that I got of how their thumbs were numb. It's pretty overwhelming to think about.''

The 43-year-old Colon was chosen to replace Madison Bumgarner in Tuesday's showcase in San Diego because the Giants ace is scheduled to pitch Sunday against Arizona.

A fan favorite with the New York Mets, Colon is 7-4 with a 3.28 ERA. He was picked by his own manager - Terry Collins of the Mets will lead the NL team.

''It means a lot, especially for someone my age,'' Colon said through a translator. ''It surprised me a lot.''

In one of the most stunning and charming moments of the season, Colon homered in San Diego in early May, becoming the oldest player to hit his first major league home run.

The hefty right-hander said his fourth All-Star nod (first in the NL) was very meaningful to him because he's ''in the final stages'' of his career. He said he'd like to pitch one more season in the majors if healthy.

''When I asked him if he wanted to go the All-Star Game, he said yes. He didn't say, hey, I need to rest, I'm 43 years old, I'm shot. He said, `Thank you, I'd like to go.' So he's going to go,'' Collins said, drawing laughs.

Scherzer (9-6, 3.21 ERA, major league-leading 155 strikeouts) was selected to his fourth straight All-Star Game. He will substitute for Washington Nationals teammate Stephen Strasburg, who came off the disabled list this week and won't pitch in the showcase as a precaution. Strasburg, who is from San Diego, plans to attend the game, the Nationals said.

''Max was excited. Never seen a veteran guy as elated as he, to be a part of the All-Star Game,'' Washington manager Dusty Baker said. ''I think he's a good representative to show people what a privilege and an honor it is to go.''

Strasburg (12-0) started Friday night and beat the New York Mets 3-1 in his second outing since coming off the DL. He returned from an upper back strain Sunday against Cincinnati.

''Because of Stephen's injury that he just came off of, being on three days' rest, it would have cost him time again with us,'' Baker said. ''So I'm just glad that he's going, especially in his hometown. But there's a lot of risk for Stephen since he just came off the DL and you don't know how he's going to come through this game tonight. So everybody decided it'd be better that he doesn't start or pitch.''

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte finished second just behind Belt, who received 10.4 million votes. He also beat out Colorado rookie shortstop Trevor Story, Arizona third baseman Jake Lamb and Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun.

Houston outfielder George Springer was runner-up to Saunders, who garnered 17.7 million votes. Behind them were Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia, Detroit second baseman Ian Kinsler and Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria.

[StarDust Bum]

LEADING OFF: Sanchez looks for another win for Blue Jays
July 8, 2016

A look at what's happening all around the majors Saturday:

SURGING SANCHEZ

Toronto right-hander Aaron Sanchez (9-1, 2.94 ERA) looks for his third straight win when he faces the Detroit Tigers. Sanchez, who turned 24 on July 1, is 3-0 with a sparkling 1.61 ERA in his last four starts. He hasn't lost since April 22 against Oakland.

FEELING BETTER

Right-hander Julio Teheran, Atlanta's lone All-Star, has been cleared to make his regular start against the White Sox after being treated for an infection due to an ingrown hair on his right thigh. ''If everything goes well tomorrow and he feels good Sunday, he'll be available to pitch in the All-Star Game, I'm assuming,'' interim manager Brian Snitker said Friday. Teheran (3-7, 2.72 ERA) faces left-hander Jose Quintana (6-8, 3.06 ERA) in the second game of the series.

VERRETT'S CHANCE

Logan Verrett starts in place of Matt Harvey when the New York Mets take on Max Scherzer and the NL East-leading Washington Nationals. Harvey is headed for season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome and manager Terry Collins has said Verrett likely will get a chance to hold down that spot in the rotation. The right-hander is 3-5 with a 4.01 ERA in 23 appearances this season, including five starts. ''I know I'm not Matt Harvey, I'm Logan Verrett. My job is to pitch and however I can get in there and help the team is exactly what I'm going to do,'' Verrett said.

BUXTON'S STATUS

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton is day to day after he bruised his right knee when he crashed into the outfield wall in the first inning of Friday night's game at Texas. The ball hit by Rougned Odor clipped off the edge of Buxton's glove and the bill of his cap before he ran into the padded wall. The impact broke his sunglasses into multiple pieces. Buxton was eventually taken off the field on a motorized cart, climbing into the front seat with help and without putting any pressure on his right leg.

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Cespedes, Syndergaard leave Mets' loss to Nats with injuries
July 9, 2016

NEW YORK (AP) Injuries are piling up at a dizzying pace for the New York Mets. This time, it was their two best players who went down.

Yoenis Cespedes and Noah Syndergaard were removed early from Friday night's 3-1 loss to the rival Washington Nationals, only hours after New York announced that struggling pitcher Matt Harvey will have season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome.

''I guess it's part of the game. I've never had it in such mass before, to where it's every day. It's hard to walk into this room because the conversation is about who got hurt tonight,'' manager Terry Collins said. ''As you guys know, I'm a little tired of talking about it. That's my job to talk about it, but I'm running out of things to say and we're running out of bodies.''

Cespedes was pulled after three innings with a strained right quadriceps and said he hopes to return after the All-Star break next week. The slugger got hurt chasing Daniel Murphy's RBI double to deep center field in the third and was replaced by Juan Lagares in the fourth.

With his velocity dropping, Syndergaard (9-4) exited in the fifth with arm fatigue that was not elbow-related, the Mets said. The big right-hander has been pitching with a bone spur in his right elbow that he called ''pretty insignificant.''

''His arm went dead. He's got a tired arm and (his) stuff went away,'' Collins said. ''But he said there's no pain.''

Cespedes and Syndergaard were selected for the All-Star Game in San Diego, but both are unlikely to participate, Collins said. They are expected to be examined Saturday.

Collins will manage the National League squad Tuesday and said before Friday night's game that Syndergaard would definitely pitch in the Midsummer Classic, a pledge that lasted just a few hours.

''It's disappointing, but there will be a lot more,'' Syndergaard said. ''It's a long season, you put a lot of wear and tear on your body, just right now I think I need a little break.''

Already on the disabled list for well more than a month now are first baseman Lucas Duda and third baseman David Wright. Not to mention right-hander Zack Wheeler, making a slow recovery from March 2015 Tommy John surgery.

Wright is almost certainly out for the season following neck surgery to repair a herniated disk. Duda isn't expected back anytime soon, and there's no longer a timetable for Wheeler's return following a few setbacks in his rehabilitation program.

''We just have to keep going. As I've told you before, nobody in baseball feels sorry for us,'' Collins said.

With two outs in the fifth and a 2-2 count on Jayson Werth, Syndergaard stepped off the rubber. He was throwing his sizzling fastball in the high-90s (mph) earlier in the game, but his first two heaters to Werth clocked 93 mph.

''Didn't have that late life, that little bit of extra whip at the end. I could tell something wasn't necessarily right,'' Syndergaard said.

Mets catcher Rene Rivera visited the mound and then went back behind the plate before Collins and assistant trainer Brian Chicklo came out of the dugout, drawing groans from the crowd.

Syndergaard waved his glove in their direction as if to shoo them away, but after a meeting on the mound, he walked back to the dugout with Chicklo.

''I feel like I could have finished the inning out,'' Syndergaard said. ''I think I was still spotting up, but just, I'd look at the radar gun and see 93, 94 (mph). It's pretty uncharacteristic of me.''

Seth Lugo relieved with New York trailing 3-0 and was given all the time he needed to warm up. The rookie right-hander tossed two hitless innings.

''I didn't feel any pain, no discomfort, just fatigue, really,'' Syndergaard said. ''I just think it's that time of the year - my first full season in the big leagues. I've thrown a lot of pitches. I've thrown a lot of innings.''

He reiterated that the issue had nothing to do with his bone spur.

''It all boils down to a little shoulder fatigue,'' Syndergaard said. ''I felt like it was probably building up throughout the game a little bit. ... I got checked out after the game when I got pulled out, and no concerns from the doctor.''

Stephen Strasburg (12-0) threw seven innings of two-hit ball and Clint Robinson hit a two-run homer for the Nationals, who extended their NL East lead to four games over the Mets after New York won the opener of the four-game set Thursday night.

Jonathan Papelbon earned his 18th save.

It was the first matchup between Syndergaard and Strasburg, who is 3-0 with a 1.83 ERA in three outings against the Mets this year.

The start was delayed 37 minutes by rain.

TAKE THAT!

Murphy, booed again by the Citi Field crowd of 35,030, has hit safely in all 11 games against the Mets since they let him leave as a free agent in the offseason. He's batting .409 with 15 RBIs and five of his career-high 15 homers vs. New York.

UP NEXT

Max Scherzer (9-6, 3.21 ERA) pitches Saturday night against RHP Logan Verrett (3-5, 4.01), who starts in place of Harvey.

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Phillips suffers hairline fracture in hand
July 8, 2016

MIAMI (AP) Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips was hit by a pitch on the left hand and X-rays revealed he sustained a hairline fracture.

Phillips was hit by a pitch thrown by Jose Fernandez in the top of the seventh inning in the Reds' 3-1 loss to the Miami Marlins on Friday night.

Phillips initially stayed in the game before being taken out in the bottom of the eighth in favor of Jose Peraza.

''It wasn't good enough to stay in the game,'' Reds manager Bryan Price said. ''It was real sore. We'll have to see where he is tomorrow with a lot of ice and time to sleep and get the swelling down.''

Phillips is hitting .256 with six home runs and 31 RBIs in 80 games this season.

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MLB MONEYLINE

MLB > (969) TAMPA BAY@ (970) BOSTON | 2016-07-09 16:05:00 - 2016-07-09 16:05:00
Play AGAINST TAMPA BAY using money line in All games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 11 Wins and 30 Losses for the this season (-22.75 units)

MLB > (977) MINNESOTA@ (978) TEXAS | 2016-07-09 21:05:00 - 2016-07-09 21:05:00
Play ON TEXAS using money line in All games in games played on a grass field
The record is 53 Wins and 31 Losses for the this season (+28.8 units)

MLB > (977) MINNESOTA@ (978) TEXAS | 2016-07-09 21:05:00 - 2016-07-09 21:05:00
Play ON TEXAS using money line in all games
The record is 54 Wins and 34 Losses for the this season (+27.3 units)

MLB > (977) MINNESOTA@ (978) TEXAS | 2016-07-09 21:05:00 - 2016-07-09 21:05:00
Play ON TEXAS using money line in All games when playing on Saturday
The record is 11 Wins and 2 Losses for the this season (+11.55 units)

MLB > (965) DETROIT@ (966) TORONTO | 2016-07-09 13:05:00 - 2016-07-09 13:05:00
Play ON DETROIT using money line in Road games in day games
The record is 26 Wins and 13 Losses for the last two seasons (+19 units)

MLB > (975) SEATTLE@ (976) KANSAS CITY | 2016-07-09 16:15:00 - 2016-07-09 16:15:00
Play ON KANSAS CITY using money line in All games at home with a money line of -100 to -125
The record is 50 Wins and 19 Losses for the last three seasons (+28.3 units)

MLB > (969) TAMPA BAY@ (970) BOSTON | 2016-07-09 16:05:00 - 2016-07-09 16:05:00
Play AGAINST TAMPA BAY using money line in All games against right-handed starters
The record is 23 Wins and 42 Losses for the this season (-24.65 units)

MLB > (971) NY YANKEES@ (972) CLEVELAND | 2016-07-09 16:10:00 - 2016-07-09 16:10:00
Play ON CLEVELAND using money line in All games when the total is 8 to 8.5
The record is 30 Wins and 11 Losses for the this season (+17 units)

MLB > (967) LA ANGELS@ (968) BALTIMORE | 2016-07-09 16:05:00 - 2016-07-09 16:05:00
Play ON BALTIMORE using money line in Home games against right-handed starters
The record is 25 Wins and 9 Losses for the this season (+13.95 units)

MLB > (957) CHICAGO CUBS@ (958) PITTSBURGH | 2016-07-09 19:15:00 - 2016-07-09 19:15:00
Play ON PITTSBURGH using money line in All games in July games
The record is 7 Wins and 1 Losses for the this season (+9.55 units)

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MLB RUNLINE

MLB > (969) TAMPA BAY@ (970) BOSTON | 2016-07-09 16:05:00 - 2016-07-09 16:05:00
Play AGAINST TAMPA BAY in Road games after 3 or more consecutive losses
The record is 1 Wins and 11 Losses for the this season (-15 units)

MLB > (975) SEATTLE@ (976) KANSAS CITY | 2016-07-09 16:15:00 - 2016-07-09 16:15:00
Play ON KANSAS CITY in Home games when playing with a day off
The record is 21 Wins and 7 Losses for the last three seasons (+21 units)

MLB > (967) LA ANGELS@ (968) BALTIMORE | 2016-07-09 16:05:00 - 2016-07-09 16:05:00
Play ON BALTIMORE in All games in home games
The record is 28 Wins and 17 Losses for the this season (+17.7 units)

MLB > (967) LA ANGELS@ (968) BALTIMORE | 2016-07-09 16:05:00 - 2016-07-09 16:05:00
Play ON BALTIMORE in Home games in games played on a grass field
The record is 28 Wins and 17 Losses for the this season (+17.7 units)

MLB > (969) TAMPA BAY@ (970) BOSTON | 2016-07-09 16:05:00 - 2016-07-09 16:05:00
Play AGAINST TAMPA BAY in All games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 12 Wins and 29 Losses for the this season (-23.25 units)

MLB > (971) NY YANKEES@ (972) CLEVELAND | 2016-07-09 16:10:00 - 2016-07-09 16:10:00
Play ON CLEVELAND in All games at home when the total is 8 to 8.5
The record is 14 Wins and 6 Losses for the this season (+11.65 units)

MLB > (965) DETROIT@ (966) TORONTO | 2016-07-09 13:05:00 - 2016-07-09 13:05:00
Play ON TORONTO in Home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season
The record is 30 Wins and 15 Losses for the last three seasons (+19.75 units)

MLB > (965) DETROIT@ (966) TORONTO | 2016-07-09 13:05:00 - 2016-07-09 13:05:00
Play ON TORONTO in All games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season
The record is 32 Wins and 16 Losses for the last two seasons (+19.25 units)

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MLB TOTALS

MLB > (977) MINNESOTA@ (978) TEXAS | 2016-07-09 21:05:00 - 2016-07-09 21:05:00
Play OVER MINNESOTA on the totalin All games in night games
The record is 34 Overs and 12 Unders for the this season (+21.9 units)

MLB > (961) SAN DIEGO@ (962) LA DODGERS | 2016-07-09 19:15:00 - 2016-07-09 19:15:00
Play UNDER LA DODGERS on the totalin Home games against division opponents
The record is 2 Overs and 15 Unders for the this season (+12.65 units)

MLB > (977) MINNESOTA@ (978) TEXAS | 2016-07-09 21:05:00 - 2016-07-09 21:05:00
Play OVER MINNESOTA on the totalin All games in games played on a grass field
The record is 52 Overs and 29 Unders for the this season (+21.4 units)

MLB > (965) DETROIT@ (966) TORONTO | 2016-07-09 13:05:00 - 2016-07-09 13:05:00
Play UNDER TORONTO on the totalin All games against left-handed starters
The record is 5 Overs and 18 Unders for the this season (+12.65 units)

MLB > (967) LA ANGELS@ (968) BALTIMORE | 2016-07-09 16:05:00 - 2016-07-09 16:05:00
Play OVER BALTIMORE on the totalin All games in day games
The record is 17 Overs and 5 Unders for the this season (+11.9 units)

MLB > (961) SAN DIEGO@ (962) LA DODGERS | 2016-07-09 19:15:00 - 2016-07-09 19:15:00
Play UNDER LA DODGERS on the totalin All games in home games
The record is 14 Overs and 32 Unders for the this season (+15.55 units)

MLB > (963) PHILADELPHIA@ (964) COLORADO | 2016-07-09 20:40:00 - 2016-07-09 20:40:00
Play OVER COLORADO on the totalin Home games after a loss
The record is 45 Overs and 22 Unders for the last two seasons (+21.6 units)

MLB > (957) CHICAGO CUBS@ (958) PITTSBURGH | 2016-07-09 19:15:00 - 2016-07-09 19:15:00
Play OVER CHICAGO CUBS on the totalin Road games against right-handed starters
The record is 22 Overs and 9 Unders for the this season (+12.65 units)

MLB > (965) DETROIT@ (966) TORONTO | 2016-07-09 13:05:00 - 2016-07-09 13:05:00
Play OVER DETROIT on the totalin All games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 30 Overs and 15 Unders for the this season (+14.15 units)

MLB > (955) CINCINNATI@ (956) MIAMI | 2016-07-09 16:10:00 - 2016-07-09 16:10:00
Play OVER CINCINNATI on the totalin All games in games played on a grass field
The record is 49 Overs and 31 Unders for the this season (+16.85 units)

MLB > (955) CINCINNATI@ (956) MIAMI | 2016-07-09 16:10:00 - 2016-07-09 16:10:00
Play OVER CINCINNATI on the total in all games
The record is 49 Overs and 31 Unders for the this season (+16.85 units)

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TOP POWER LINES

MLB > (965) DETROIT @ (966) TORONTO | 2016-07-09 13:05:00 - 2016-07-09 13:05:00
Line: TORONTO-235 BTB PowerLine: TORONTO-295
Edge On: TORONTO (60)

MLB > (951) ST LOUIS @ (952) MILWAUKEE | 2016-07-09 14:10:00 - 2016-07-09 14:10:00
Line: ST LOUIS BTB PowerLine: ST LOUIS195
Edge On: ST LOUIS (40)

MLB > (979) ATLANTA @ (980) CHI WHITE SOX | 2016-07-09 14:10:00 - 2016-07-09 14:10:00
Line: ATLANTA BTB PowerLine: ATLANTA-170
Edge On: ATLANTA (13)

MLB > (969) TAMPA BAY @ (970) BOSTON | 2016-07-09 16:05:00 - 2016-07-09 16:05:00
Line: BOSTON-164 BTB PowerLine: BOSTON-190
Edge On: BOSTON (26)

MLB > (953) ARIZONA @ (954) SAN FRANCISCO | 2016-07-09 16:05:00 - 2016-07-09 16:05:00
Line: SAN FRANCISCO-124 BTB PowerLine: SAN FRANCISCO-146
Edge On: SAN FRANCISCO (22)

MLB > (971) NY YANKEES @ (972) CLEVELAND | 2016-07-09 16:10:00 - 2016-07-09 16:10:00
Line: CLEVELAND-175 BTB PowerLine: CLEVELAND-204
Edge On: CLEVELAND (29)

MLB > (955) CINCINNATI @ (956) MIAMI | 2016-07-09 16:10:00 - 2016-07-09 16:10:00
Line: MIAMI-185 BTB PowerLine: MIAMI-219
Edge On: MIAMI (34)

MLB > (973) OAKLAND @ (974) HOUSTON | 2016-07-09 16:10:00 - 2016-07-09 16:10:00
Line: OAKLAND BTB PowerLine: OAKLAND-184
Edge On: OAKLAND (11)

MLB > (957) CHICAGO CUBS @ (958) PITTSBURGH | 2016-07-09 19:15:00 - 2016-07-09 19:15:00
Line: CHICAGO CUBS BTB PowerLine: CHICAGO CUBS197
Edge On: CHICAGO CUBS (37)

MLB > (961) SAN DIEGO @ (962) LA DODGERS | 2016-07-09 19:15:00 - 2016-07-09 19:15:00
Line: LA DODGERS-230 BTB PowerLine: LA DODGERS-251
Edge On: LA DODGERS (21)

MLB > (959) WASHINGTON @ (960) NY METS | 2016-07-09 19:15:00 - 2016-07-09 19:15:00
Line: WASHINGTON BTB PowerLine: WASHINGTON176
Edge On: WASHINGTON (16)

MLB > (963) PHILADELPHIA @ (964) COLORADO | 2016-07-09 20:40:00 - 2016-07-09 20:40:00
Line: PHILADELPHIA BTB PowerLine: PHILADELPHIA-132
Edge On: PHILADELPHIA (8)

MLB > (977) MINNESOTA @ (978) TEXAS | 2016-07-09 21:05:00 - 2016-07-09 21:05:00
Line: TEXAS-120 BTB PowerLine: TEXAS-173
Edge On: TEXAS (53)

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7/8- Yesterday's Results: 7 - 9 - 1 + 0.82

July's Totals: 54 - 57 + 10.60 48.64%

Overall : 231 - 219 + 42.16 51.33%



SATURDAY, JULY 9

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

DET at TOR 01:07 PM

DET +206

U 10.0


ATL at CHW 02:10 PM

ATL +163


STL at MIL 02:10 PM

O 9.0


LAA at BAL 04:05 PM

BAL -121

O 10.0


ARI at SF 04:05 PM

SF -130

U 7.5


TB at BOS 04:05 PM

BOS -183


NYY at CLE 04:10 PM

CLE -171


CIN at MIA 04:10 PM

MIA -175

U 9.0


OAK at HOU 04:10 PM

OAK +197

O 8.5


SEA at KC 04:15 PM

SEA +106

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miami marlins -175 isn't a pick.....typo

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Evening Best Bets:

SD at LAD 07:15 PM

SD +213

U 8.0


WAS at NYM 07:15 PM

WAS -205


CHC at PIT 07:15 PM

PIT +152

U 9.0


PHI at COL 08:40 PM

PHI +142

U 11.5


MIN at TEX 09:05 PM

TEX -140

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Baseball Capsules
July 10, 2016

PITTSBURGH (AP) Josh Bell hit a grand slam in his second major-league at bat, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the slumping Chicago Cubs 12-6 on Saturday night.

Bell drove a 1-1 pitch from Adam Warren (3-2) over the seats above the 21-foot wall in right for his second pinch hit in two games since being recalled from Triple-A on Friday. Jordy Mercer followed with another home run to make it a five-run fifth for the Pirates, who have won nine of 10.

Andrew McCutchen and Sean Rodriguez homered earlier off Jon Lester, and Arquimedes Caminero (1-2) pitched 1 2/3 innings for the win. Jared Hughes earned his third major league save by tossing three scoreless innings.

Ben Zobrist had a two-run homer and Anthony Rizzo had four hits for Chicago, which has lost of nine of 10.

NATIONALS 6, METS 1

NEW YORK (AP) - Daniel Murphy homered for the sixth time this year against his former team, powering Max Scherzer and the Nationals to the win.

The NL East leaders opened a five-game lead on the Mets.

Murphy had a run-scoring single in the third inning, an RBI double in the fifth and launched his 16th home run in the seventh. He is batting .438 (21 of 48) with 19 RBIs against the Mets after becoming a free agent in the offseason and signing with Washington.

Scherzer (10-6) gave up three hits and an unearned run in seven innings.

New York's Logan Verrett (3-6) gave up five runs on only four hits in 6 2/3 innings.

TIGERS 3, BLUE JAYS 2

TORONTO (AP) - Victor Martinez hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, and Detroit stopped Toronto's seven-game winning streak.

Justin Upton had two hits and Andrew Romine reached three times for the Tigers, who had lost seven of their previous nine against the Blue Jays.

Bruce Rondon (3-1) earned the win despite allowing a tying home run to Devon Travis in the seventh. Rondon missed the first two games of the series with flu-like symptoms.

Justin Wilson pitched the eighth and Francisco Rodriguez finished for his 24th save.

Martinez hit a one-out drive off Jason Grilli (3-3) for his 17th homer.

ORIOLES 3, ANGELS 2

BALTIMORE (AP) - Jonathan Schoop scored the tying run on a seventh-inning balk and delivered the decisive RBI single in the eighth, leading Baltimore to the win.

The victory assured the Orioles sole possession of first place in the AL East at the All-Star break, which begins after the conclusion of Sunday's schedule.

Mark Trumbo hit his major league-leading 28th homer for Baltimore, a solo shot in the second inning. Brad Brach (6-1) worked the eighth and Zach Britton finished for his 26th save.

Daniel Nava had two RBIs for the Angels, who were bidding for their season-high fifth straight win. Joe Smith (1-4) got the loss.

YANKEES 7, INDIANS 6, 11 INNINGS

CLEVELAND (AP) - Brian McCann's RBI double with two outs in the 11th inning lifted the Yankees to the victory.

McCann's clutch hit off Tommy Hunter (2-2) pushed New York to its second win in three days over the AL Central-leading Indians.

Yankees left-hander Aroldis Chapman (3-0) struck out four in the final 2 1/3 innings.

All-Star Carlos Beltran, who was 3 for 6, started the winning rally with a two-out single. McCann's line drive hit on the track in right field and bounced over the head of Abraham Almonte, scoring pinch-runner Ronald Torreyes.

CARDINALS 8, BREWERS 1

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Jhonny Peralta, Tommy Pham and Aledmys Diaz homered, powering the Cardinals to the road win.

Peralta hit a leadoff drive in the second off Chase Anderson (4-10). Pham connected for a solo shot and Diaz belted a three-run homer during the Cardinals' five-run ninth.

Carlos Martinez (8-6) struck out a season-high 11 in five innings in his first win since June 11. The right-hander allowed one run and four hits with four walks.

Anderson struggled with his command and lasted just four innings. He walked five and allowed two runs and four hits.

DODGERS 4, PADRES 3

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Dodgers right-hander Brandon McCarthy won his second straight start after a 14-month recovery from Tommy John surgery.

McCarthy (2-0) gave up three runs in five innings, including a two-run homer by Yangervis Solarte in the first.

Adam Liberatore got two outs for his club-record 24th consecutive scoreless appearance. He broke the mark of 23 set by John Candelaria in 1991. Kenley Jansen pitched a scoreless ninth for his 26th save.

Luis Perdomo (3-4) took the loss.

ROCKIES 8, PHILLIES 3

DENVER (AP) - Tyler Anderson homered and earned his first big league win, leading Colorado to the victory.

Anderson (1-3) allowed two runs in six innings. He singled for his first big league hit and homered for his second.

Jordan Lyles allowed one run in three innings for his second career save.

Tony Wolters' first career triple drove in three runs in Colorado's six-run sixth.

Jerad Eickhoff (6-10) was charged with eight runs and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings. The Phillies lost for just the third time in 11 games.

RED SOX 4, RAYS 1

BOSTON (AP) - Rick Porcello pitched seven innings to remain unbeaten in his Fenway Park starts this season, and the Red Sox sent the Rays to their fifth straight loss.

On a day the Red Sox learned they lost closer Craig Kimbrel to a left knee injury for likely three to six weeks, they won for the fifth time in six games.

Dustin Pedroia added a two-run single for Boston, which looks for a sweep of the three-game series Sunday when former Rays ace David Price is scheduled to pitch.

Brad Miller homered for the Rays, who have dropped 21 of 24. Matt Moore (5-6) gave up four runs in six innings.

Porcello (11-2) allowed a run and six hits. Koji Uehara worked the ninth for his fourth save.

WHITE SOX 5, BRAVES 4

CHICAGO (AP) - Todd Frazier hit his 25th homer for the White Sox, and Jose Quintana bested Julio Teheran in the majors' first all-Colombian pitching matchup.

Frazier, who will go for his second straight Home Run Derby title Monday, hit a two-run shot in the second and an RBI double in Chicago's three-run third.

Teheran (3-8) allowed five runs and nine hits over six innings after missing his last start with an infection in his right thigh.

Quintana (7-8) won his second straight start despite giving up home runs to Gordon Beckham, Jeff Francoeur and Freddie Freeman in six innings.

With closer David Robertson unavailable due to an upper left leg strain, Nate Jones got four outs for his third save.

GIANTS 4, DIAMONDBACKS 2

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Brandon Belt had an RBI triple, Grant Green homered for the first time this season and San Francisco got a big lift from its bullpen.

Angel Pagan added two hits and Ruben Tejada doubled in a run for the Giants, who have won seven of nine and are a major league-best 56-33.

George Kontos (2-1), one of six relievers used by manager Bruce Bochy after Jake Peavy was knocked out of the game in the fifth, retired four batters for the win. Santiago Casilla pitched the ninth for his 21st save.

Arizona's Robbie Ray (4-8) gave up three runs and six hits in five innings.

ROYALS 5, MARINERS 3

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Salvador Perez homered and made a key pickoff throw to help Kansas City to the win.

Perez hit a solo drive off the foul pole in the seventh inning that gave the Royals a two-run lead.

In the eighth, the World Series MVP made the defensive play of the game. With runners at the corners and one out, the star catcher trapped Kyle Seager off first base.

The pickoff was Perez's first of the season and 18th of his career.

Kansas City's Edinson Volquez (8-8) pitched six innings and was charged with three runs and six hits. Kelvin Herrera got three outs for his first save.

Wade Miley (6-6) allowed four runs and 10 hits in 5 1/3 innings for Seattle.

ATHLETICS 3, ASTROS 2

HOUSTON (AP) - Kendall Graveman pitched eight-plus innings for Oakland, and Stephen Vogt had three hits, including a homer.

Vogt hit a solo drive in the second and an RBI single in the third.

Graveman (5-6) allowed two runs and five hits. He retired his first 14 batters before A.J. Reed singled with two outs in the fifth.

Ryan Dull got three outs for his first save.

Houston right-hander Lance McCullers (4-3) was charged with three runs and seven hits in a season-low four innings.

MARLINS 4, REDS 2

MIAMI (AP) - Martin Prado had three hits, including a double that put Miami ahead to stay.

Prado hiked his average to .323 and capped a rally in the fifth inning with a two-out, two-run double that right fielder Jay Bruce misjudged. J.T. Realmuto had two hits and scored three times.

All-Star Adam Duvall hit his 23rd home run for the Reds, and Brandon Phillips had two hits and an RBI with a broken left hand. Phillips played less than 24 hours after suffering a hairline fracture when he was hit by a pitch from Jose Fernandez.

John Lamb (1-6) took the loss despite a career-high nine strikeouts in five innings.

Miami's Adam Conley (6-5) allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings. A.J. Ramos pitched around a walk in the ninth for his 27th save.