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LEADING OFF: O's, Red Sox finish heated series; Kinsler hurt
May 3, 2017

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

FEUD FINISHED?

The Orioles and Red Sox wrap up their heated four-game series at Fenway Park. After ace Chris Sale became the latest Boston pitcher to throw near Manny Machado, MLB executive Joe Torre talked to both teams Wednesday on a conference call and sent the message that ''enough is enough.'' Hours later, Baltimore starter Kevin Gausman was ejected in the second inning for plunking Xander Bogaerts with a breaking pitch. Once this four-game set is over, the O's and Red Sox take a break and don't meet again until June 1 at Camden Yards.

SCHER-THING?

The NL East-leading Washington Nationals send ace Max Scherzer to the mound for the finale of their three-game set against the surprising Diamondbacks. He was selected by Arizona in the first round of the 2006 draft and made his debut with the Diamondbacks in 2008. He is 4-0 with a 2.65 ERA in five career starts against his first major league team. Braden Shipley makes his first start of the season for the Diamondbacks, who are searching for a replacement for Shelby Miller after the right-hander was lost for the season with an elbow injury.

RAINY DAYS

The weather is wreaking havoc on the Brewers-Cards series in St. Louis. Wednesday's game was postponed and the Cardinals said Thursday's game, originally scheduled for 12:45 p.m., had been pushed back to 6:15 p.m. because of the forecast. Heavy rains have swollen many rivers to record levels in parts of Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Hundreds of people have been displaced and thousands more are potentially in harm's way.

TIGER DOWN

Detroit's pursuit of an AL Central title could take a hit if Ian Kinsler misses time after leaving a game Wednesday night with left hamstring tightness. The second baseman is batting just .206 this season but has a .330 on-base percentage and popped 28 home runs last year. Kinsler was lifted in the top of the seventh in a game against the Cleveland Indians after going 0 for 3.

APRIL'S BEST

Pirates right-hander Ivan Nova makes his first May start after being the NL's pitcher of the month for April. Nova completed the opening month by throwing a three-hitter for a 4-0 win in Miami on Saturday. He has thrown two complete games and walked only one batter in five starts.

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Aprils MLB Picks:
Overall Picks of the Day DOGS AND TOTALS ONLY )
Date W-L-T % Units Record

Totals....... 225 - 234.. 49.01 % - 10.80

Best Bets Daily: ( DOGS AND TOTALS ONLY )
Sides / Totals.

Totals.............61 - 72.... +11.62... 45.86 %....95 - 88 51.91 % - 3.60

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May's MLB Picks
Overall Picks of the Day DOGS AND TOTALS ONLY )
Date W-L-T % Units Record

05/03/2017.......... 11-12-0.......... 47.83%............. -500
05/02/2017.......... 11-11-0.......... 50.00%............. -150
05/01/2017.......... 9 -8 - 0.......... 52.94%........... +1125

Totals.................31 - 31 ............50.00%.............+ 4.75


Best Bets Daily: ( DOGS AND TOTALS ONLY )
Sides / Totals.
05/03/2017..........3 - 5..........37.50%..........-1.40........8 - 6..........57.44%.........+2.40
05/02/2017..........2 - 5..........28.57%.........- 2.70........9 - 6..........60.00%.........+ 3.30
05/01/2017..........4 - 2..........66.66 %.......+ 3.85........5 - 5..........50.00%.........- 0.50

Totals.................9 - 12.........42,85%.........- 0.25.......22 - 7.........56.00%..........+5.20

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THURSDAY, MAY 4

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

PIT at CIN 12:35 PM

U 8.0

ARI at WAS 01:05 PM

ARI +220

O 8.0

OAK at MIN 01:10 PM

OAK +100

U 9.0

TEX at HOU 02:10 PM

O 8.5

CHW at KC 02:15 PM

CHW +115

U 7.5

PHI at CHC 02:20 PM

PHI +170

O 7.0

COL at SD 03:40 PM

O 8.0

BAL at BOS 07:10 PM

BAL +105

U 10.0

MIA at TB 07:10 PM

MIA +110

O 8.0

MIL at STL 07:15 PM

U 7.5

NYM at ATL 07:35 PM

O 8.5

LAA at SEA 10:10 PM

LAA +120

O 8.5

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Baseball Capsules
May 4, 2017

BOSTON (AP) Manny Machado hit a long three-run shot for his third homer of the series and the Baltimore Orioles capped four tense days at Fenway Park with an 8-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night.

Machado hit a 466-foot drive over the Green Monster during a five-run fourth inning. Seth Smith had four of Baltimore's 17 hits.

In a four-game set marred by beanballs, brushbacks and racial rancor, the finale was a sedate affair decided in the fourth when the Orioles turned a two-run deficit into a 6-3 lead. Tyler Wilson (2-1) allowed three runs and six hits in six innings while making a spot start because scheduled pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez was forced to come out of the bullpen Wednesday.

Boston right-hander Kyle Kendrick (0-1) made his season debut and allowed six runs and eight hits in four innings. Dustin Pedroia homered for the Red Sox- the first of the year for the 2008 AL MVP.

NATIONALS 4, DIAMONDBACKS 2

WASHINGTON (AP) - Max Scherzer struck out a season-high 11 to bounce back from his worst outing this season, helping Washington to the victory.

Scherzer (4-2) allowed one run and two hits in seven innings. He also was 2 for 3 at the plate, driving in Washington's first run with a second-inning infield single that pitcher Braden Shipley could not pick up with his bare hand.

The NL Cy Young Award winner struck out the side in the fourth and the seventh, the only two innings he allowed a hit. He gave up Jake Lamb's homer in the seventh.

Matt Albers pitched the eighth, Joe Blanton gave up Paul Goldschmidt's leadoff homer in the ninth and Enny Romero finished the four-hitter for his second major league save.

Shipley (0-1) gave up three runs, five hits and six walks in four-plus innings.

RAYS 5, MARLINS 1

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Tim Beckham homered twice for the second time in eight days, driving in four runs to lead Tampa Bay to the win.

Matt Andriese (2-1) struck out eight over seven innings to match his longest outing this season. Dee Gordon hit a run-scoring single off Chih-Wei Hu in the ninth before Alex Colome got the final out for his eighth save.

The Rays won three of four games to take the Citrus Series between the intrastate rivals, winning twice before small crowds in Miami before returning home to mostly-empty Tropicana Field on Wednesday and Thursday.

Miami right-hander Dan Straily (1-2) allowed four runs and three hits in five innings.

BREWERS 5, CARDINALS 4

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Jesus Aguilar's first major league home run broke a seventh-inning tie, sending the Brewers to the victory against banged-up Cardinals.

Cardinals right fielder Stephen Piscotty departed after the second inning with a strained right hamstring and center fielder Dexter Fowler came out following the third with a strained right shoulder.

Milwaukee got its first series win at St. Louis since April 28-30, 2014, ending a streak of 15 series losses and two splits.

With the score 4-4, Aguilar hit for Oliver Drake (2-0) and homered against Matt Bowman (1-1) in his 100th career big league at-bat over four seasons.

Neftali Feliz pitched the ninth for his eighth save.

WHITE SOX 8, ROYALS 3

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Derek Holland struck out seven in 6 2/3 innings, helping the White Sox earn a split of their four-game series against the Royals.

Holland (3-2) was charged with two runs, one earned, and three hits. The left-hander has allowed two earned runs or fewer in his first six outings this season.

Jose Abreu and Matt Davidson homered for Chicago, which finished with 11 hits.

Kansas City right-hander Ian Kennedy (0-3) surrendered five runs before leaving with a strained right hamstring with one out in the fifth. The Royals said Kennedy will be evaluated Friday to determine the severity of the injury.

RANGERS 10, ASTROS 4

HOUSTON (AP) - Joey Gallo homered and drove in three runs, Rougned Odor and Elvis Andrus also connected, and Texas stopped a four-game slide.

After twice giving up leads earlier in the series, the Rangers went ahead 4-0 in the first inning and used the bullpen to help avoid a four-game sweep.

A.J. Griffin (3-0) picked up the win, yielding one earned run in five innings in his return from the disabled list after being sidelined by gout in his left ankle.

Marwin Gonzalez homered in his fifth straight start for Houston. Joe Musgrove (1-3) allowed five runs, four earned, and five hits in four innings.

CUBS 5, PHILLIES 4, 13 INNINGS

CHICAGO (AP) - Albert Almora Jr. doubled leading off the 13th inning and scored on a throwing error by shortstop Freddy Galvis, giving the Cubs the win.

Kris Bryant had four hits, Miguel Montero homered and drove in two runs, and Matt Szczur and Addison Russell hit run-scoring doubles as the Cubs extended their winning streak to three.

Koji Uehara (1-2), Chicago's eighth pitcher, got three straight outs for the victory.

Cameron Rupp and Maikel Franco homered for Philadelphia, which has lost six of seven, and Cesar Hernandez had four hits. Joely Rodriguez (1-1) got the loss.

REDS 4, PIRATES 2

CINCINNATI (AP) - Joey Votto doubled twice, drove in two runs and scored twice, leading Cincinnati to its fourth win in five games.

Adam Duvall drove in Votto both times as the Reds improved to 6-1 against the Pirates this year. Tim Adleman (1-1) pitched six innings of two-run ball, and Raisel Iglesias got three outs for his fifth save.

Gift Ngoepe and Francisco Cervelli each had RBI doubles for Pittsburgh, which has dropped four of five. Ivan Nova (3-3) gave up four runs and 10 hits in six innings.

ATHLETICS 8, TWINS 5

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Jharel Cotton struck out nine in six innings and Ryon Healy hit his fourth home run, leading Oakland to the win.

Cotton (3-3) gave up three runs and three hits, and Stephen Vogt had two hits and two RBIs to help the A's avoid a three-game sweep. Santiago Casilla struck out Miguel Sano with the bases loaded in the ninth for his fifth save in six tries, Sano's fourth strikeout of the afternoon.

Kyle Gibson (0-4) gave up four runs, eight hits and three walks in four innings. The Twins removed center fielder Byron Buxton in the sixth inning after he collided with the wall while making a catch.

The A's, who had scored two runs or fewer in six of their previous nine games, tied a season high with 14 hits.

ROCKIES 3, PADRES 2, 11 INNINGS

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Ryan Hanigan's RBI infield single in the 11th inning lifted Colorado to the victory.

Hanigan, who also homered in his Rockies debut, hit a grounder up the middle that Erick Aybar fielded, but he was unable to flip the ball to Cory Spangenberg at second for a force. That allowed Ian Desmond to score.

Chad Qualls (1-0) pitched the 10th for the win. Greg Holland got three outs for his 12th save.

Brad Hand (0-1) took the loss.

MARINERS 11, ANGELS 3

SEATTLE (AP) - Danny Valencia homered and had four hits, Ariel Miranda pitched seven strong innings and Seattle beat Los Angeles.

Miranda (3-2) settled in after a rocky second inning, giving up two runs, seven hits and a walk while striking out five for the game.

Seattle built a 6-2 lead in four innings against Alex Meyer (0-1).

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MLB notebook: Red Sox RHP Wright done for season
May 4, 2017

BOSTON -- Boston Red Sox knuckleballer Steven Wright will undergo a cartilage restoration procedure on his left knee Monday and will miss the rest of the 2017 season, the team announced Thursday.

Wright is expected to be ready by the start of the 2018 season.

Wright, 32, was 1-3 with an 8.25 ERA through his first five starts this season before being placed on the disabled list with a sprained left knee.

Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said the right-hander injured the knee during spring training, but it wasn't bad enough for him to start the season on the DL.

--The Red Sox permanently banned a man from Fenway Park who they said used a racial slur toward another fan at Tuesday's game.

The incident is separate from the insults directed at Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones in Monday's game, although the team said it is taking the matter just as seriously.

The Red Sox did not divulge the identity of the fan.

"It's unprecedented, I think, in baseball," Red Sox president Sam Kennedy said of having a fan banned for life from a ballpark.

--Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper left Thursday's game against Arizona with a groin injury.

Manager Dusty Baker said Harper was removed for precautionary reasons and his status is day-to-day.

--Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton left Thursday's game against the Oakland Athletics after hitting the wall while making a catch in the fifth inning.

The Twins announced that Buxton was taken out for precautionary reasons. He passed initial concussion protocol and will be re-evaluated Friday.

--The Oakland Athletics placed Josh Phegley on the seven-day concussion disabled list and recalled fellow catcher Bruce Maxwell from Triple-A Nashville.

Phegley was removed from Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins after taking a foul ball off his mask. The 29-year-old has started nine games with Oakland.

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LEADING OFF: Judge takes aim at Wrigley, Keuchel starts fast
May 4, 2017

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

HERE COMES THE JUDGE

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge takes his first swings at Wrigley Field when New York visits the Cubs. The 6-foot-7 rookie leads the majors with 13 home runs, many of them mammoth shots. No doubt, the ballhawks who wait outside on Waveland Avenue beyond the left field wall hoping for souvenirs during batting practice will be busy. The Yankees also might get a boost from having catcher Gary Sanchez come off the disabled list to start the three-game series vs. Chicago.

BOUNCING BACK

Astros lefty Dallas Keuchel tries to improve to 6-0 when he pitches on the road against the Angels. He was the AL pitcher of the month for April after posting a 1.21 ERA in six starts. Keuchel won the 2015 AL Cy Young Award when he went 20-8 for Houston, then he was 9-12 last year.

KNOCK, KNOCK

Twins center fielder Byron Buxton will get checked after twice running into the wall chasing flyballs. In the second inning Thursday against Oakland, he slammed into the fence so hard that the door to the bullpen opened. In the fifth, he hit the wall again, knocking his hat off. Buxton left the game and passed the initial concussion tests.

CHANGE HIS LUCK

Rangers ace Yu Darvish starts the opener of a three-game series at Seattle. He'll be pitching on an extra day of rest after Texas moved him back because he threw 115 and 126 pitches in his last two starts. Darvish is 0-3 with a 7.71 ERA in three career starts at Safeco Field.

SCRATCH AND SNIFF

Third baseman Todd Frazier was a late scratch for the White Sox because of back stiffness. But the timing of the move - right before first pitch Thursday in Kansas City - sent some people on social media sniffing about trades. Frazier has been linked to the Red Sox, who could use help at the position.

RUN FOR THE ROSES?

Shortly after racking up his 200th career stolen base, Reds speedster Billy Hamilton said he'd be willing to race recently drafted Bengals blazer John Ross in a 40-yard dash for charity. The all-Cincinnati matchup would pit Hamilton, who leads all big leaguers in steals since his debut in 2013, against Ross, who set an NFL scouting combine record of 4.22 seconds in the 40. ''I know he's really, really fast,'' Hamilton said. ''I think a 40 would be a fun race for the city.''

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Friday’s six-pack

Odds to win the Pac-12 football title this coming fall:
even: USC

5-2: Washington

6-1: Stanford

7-1: Oregon, UCLA

12-1: Colorado

13-1: Utah, Washington State

20-1: Arizona State

35-1: Arizona

50-1: Oregon State

60-1: California

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Friday’s List of 13: Random stuff with weekend here……….

13) May 24 is the deadline for kids to withdraw from the NBA Draft; Purdue is holding its breath that Caleb Swanigan will come back to West Lafayette next season- that would make the Boilers a top-10 preseason team.

Apparently, Swanigan hasn’t yet been assured that he’ll be a first round pick.

12) Tony Parker has a ruptured left quadriceps tendon and will miss the remainder of the playoffs, which makes life much harder for the Spurs in their series with Houston.

11) Washington Wizards have outscored Boston 119-70 in first quarter of their games in this playoff series, but Celtics still won two of the three games- home side won all three.

10) Mark William Calaway, better known as the Undertaker on WWE broadcasts, had hip replacement surgery right after Wrestlemania- he is 52 years old.

9) There is a horse with only one eye running in the Kentucky Derby Saturday- Patch.

8) In 2009, the San Diego Padres picked Donovan Tate with the #1 overall pick; he never got above Class A ball, hit .226 in his career and now, at age 26, will walk on as a QB at the U of Arizona- he was at one time also a top football recruit.

He can walk on because the Padres are paying for his education.

7) Big 14 Conference is having its conference tournament in Madison Square Garden next winter, a week earlier than normal; because of that, they’ll play some conference games in December, which they’ve never done before.

6) Mt St Mary’s won the NEC basketball tourney twice in last four years; they won’t win it next year- five of their returning players have already transferred, as higher-level programs increase their poaching of low major and mid-major teams.

5) Atlanta Hawks have 11 draft picks over the next three years, so they figure to improve; they’re not firing their GM after all, just giving him a different title, probably a small demotion/reduction of duties.

4) Leonard Hamilton (Florida St) and Richard Pitino (Minnesota) got contract extensions this week, after their successful seasons.

3) Wizards 116, Celtics 89— Home side is now 3-0 in this series; there was an incident in the first half between Kelly Oubre and Kelly Olynyk— no one was KO’d in the scuffle.

Lot of Boston/Washington-area hostility in the sports world this week.

2) An NBA agent was fired for running up a $42,000 Uber tab on a player’s credit card, charges which were not authorized by the player, who isn’t a client of that agent.

1— If the baseball playoffs started today (they don’t), they would look like this:

AL: Bronx/Cleveland or CWS/Houston. Wild Cards: Orioles; then either BoSox or Central #2
NL: Washington/Cubs/Colorado. Wild Cards: Arizona/Dodgers

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Friday’s games

National League

Nationals @ Phillies
Strasburg is 2-1, 3.09 in five starts this year (under 4-1).

Pivetta allowed two runs in five IP in his first ’17 start, a 5-3 loss in LA.

Washington won three of its last four games; their last five road games went over. Nationals are 6-3 in series openers. Phillies lost their last three games, but won five in row at home- they’re 5-4 in series openers. Over is 5-0-1 in their last six tilts.

Brewers @ Pirates
Nelson is 0-2, 9.19 in his last three starts, all of which went over.

Kuhl is 0-2, 7.50 in his last four starts (over 3-2).

Milwaukee won three of its last four games; they’re 4-0 in road series openers. Over is 7-2 in their last nine road games. Pirates lost four of last five games; they’re 4-6 in series openers. Over is 8-2-2 in their home games.

Cardinals @ Braves
Lynn is 3-0, 0.95 in his last three starts (over 3-2).

Foltynewicz is 0-3, 3.42 in four starts this year (last three stayed under).

Cardinals lost three of last four games; they’re 3-6 in series openers, 0-3 on road. Over is 10-2 in their last 12 games. Braves lost five of last six home games; they’re 3-6 in series openers. Over is 6-2 in their last eight home games.

Marlins @ Mets
Koehler is 1-1, 5.40 in five starts this year (over 3-1 in last four).

Montero is making his first ’17 start; he is 1-7, 5.51 in 30 MLB games (12 starts). He is 0-0, 1.74 in two AAA starts this season.

Miami lost seven of last nine games; they’re 3-7 in series openers. Over is 6-2 in their last eight road games. New York won four of last six overall but lost six in row at home; they’re 1-4 in home series openers.

Giants @ Reds
Cain is 2-0, 1.17 in his last four starts (over 2-2-1).

Arroyo is 2-2, 7.20 in his five starts this year (over 4-1).

San Francisco lost five of last seven on road; they’re 5-4 in series openers, 2-3 on road. Over is 10-5 in their road games. Reds won four of their last five games; they’re 4-5 in series openers. Over is 10-2 in their last 12 games.

Diamondbacks @ Rockies
Greinke is 1-1, 2.25 in his last three starts (over 5-1).

Marquez is 0-1, 7.20 in two starts this month (over 1-1).

Arizona lost four of its last five road games; they’re 6-3 in series openers. Under is 6-2 in their last eight road games. Colorado won four of last six games but lost three in row at home- they’re 7-2 in series openers. Over is 6-1 in their last seven games at Coors.

Dodgers @ Padres
Maeda is 2-2, 6.58 in five starts this year (over 3-1-1).

Chacin is 2-0, 0.00 (14.2 IP) at home, 1-3, 10.71 on road (over 3-3).

Dodgers won five of last seven games; they’re 0-4 in road series openers. Under is 4-0-1 in their last five road games. San Diego lost four of last five at home; Over is 9-4 in their last 13 games. Padres are 4-5 in series openers.

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American League
White Sox @ Orioles
Gonzalez is 3-1, 3.78 in five starts this year (over 3-1 in last four).

Miley is 1-1, 2.32 in five starts this year (over 3-2).

Chicago is 7-3 in its last 10 games; they’re 3-6 in series openers, 1-3 on road. three of their last four games stayed under. Orioles are 8-3 at home, 4-0 in home series openers. Under is 3-1 in their last four games.

Blue Jays @ Rays
Liriano is 2-2, 2.01 in his last four starts (under 4-1).

Archer is 0-1, 4.74 in his last three starts (over 4-2).

Blue Jays lost four of last five on road; their last six away games went over. Jays are 4-1 in road series openers. Rays won three of last four games; they’re 5-5 in series openers- under is 5-1 in their last six games.

Red Sox @ Twins
Rodriguez is 1-0, 0.75 in his last two starts (under 4-0).

Hughes is 4-1, 5.74 in five starts this year (over 3-2).

Red Sox are 5-7 in last 12 games, 5-5 in series openers- their last five road games stayed under the total. Minnesota won six of its last eight games- they’re 6-3 in series openers. Over is 8-1-2 in their last eleven games.

Indians @ Royals
Salazar is 2-2, 3.86 in his last four starts (under 4-1).

Hammel is 0-4, 6.65 in five starts this year (under 3-2).

Indians lost three of last four road games; they’re 4-5 in series openers. Last six Indian road games stayed under. Royals are 2-11 in las 13 games, 3-6 in series openers. Under is 10-4 in their home games.

Tigers @ A’s
Fulmer is 2-1, 3.19 in five starts this year (over 3-2).

Triggs is 4-1, 2.76 in five starts this year (under 3-2).

Detroit won three of its last four games; they’re 6-3 in series openers. Over is 8-2-1 in their road games. Oakland lost 8 of last 10 games; they’re 3-6 in series openers, 2-2 at home. Over is 5-1 in their last six games.

Astros @ Angels
Keuchel is 5-0, 1.21 in six starts this year (over 3-3).

Chavez is 1-3, 4.63 in four starts this year (under 3-2).

Astros won four of last five games, are 7-2 in series openers, 3-1 on road. Over is 8-2 in their last 10 road games. Angels won their last four at home; they’re 5-4 in series openers. Under is 4-1 in their last home games.

Rangers @ Mariners
Darvish is 2-0, 2.57 in his last two starts (over 3-3).

Gallardo is 1-3, 5.08 in five starts this yea (under 3-2).

Rangers lost five of last six on road; they’re 3-6 in series openers. Over is 4-1 in their last five road games. Mariners are 7-2 in last nine home games, 4-5 in series openers (3-1 at home). Last four Mariner games went over total.

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Interleague
Bronx @ Cubs
Pineda is 3-0, 2.88 in his last four starts (over 4-1).

Hendricks is 1-0, 1.50 in his last two starts; three of his last four starts stayed under.

Bronx won six of last eight games; they’re 5-6 on road, 1-3 in road series openers. Last six New York games went over. Cubs won five of last six home games; they’re 3-6 in series openers, 1-3 at home. Over is 14-2 in last 16 Chicago games.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
Wsh-Phil: Strasburg 3-2; Pivetta 0-1
Mil-Pitt: Nelson 2-3; Kuhl 1-4
StL-Atl: Lynn 3-2; Foltynewicz 0-4
Mia-NY: Koehler 3-2; Montero 0-0
SF-Cin: Cain 3-2; Arroyo 3-2
Az-Colo: Greinke 3-3; Marquez 0-2
LA-SD: Maeda 3-2; Chacin 3-3

American League
Chi-Balt: Gonzalez 4-1; Miley 3-2
Tor-TB: Liriano 2-3; Archer 4-2
Bos-Minn: Rodriguez 3-1; Hughes 4-1
Clev-KC: Salazar 3-2; Hammel 0-5
Det-A’s: Fulmer 3-2; Triggs 4-1
Hst-LAA: Keuchel 5-1; Chavez 2-3
Tex-Sea: Darvish 3-3; Gallardo 1-4

Interleague
NYY-Cubs: Pineda 4-1; Hendricks 3-2

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
Wsh-Phil: Strasburg 0-5; Pivetta 1-1
Mil-Pitt: Nelson 1-5; Kuhl 2-5
StL-Atl: Lynn 1-5; Foltynewicz 0-4
Mia-NY: Koehler 4-5; Montero 0-0
SF-Cin: Cain 2-5; Arroyo 2-5
Az-Colo: Greinke 0-6; Marquez 1-2
LA-SD: Maeda 2-5; Chacin 2-6

American League
Chi-Balt: Gonzalez 1-5; Miley 1-5
Tor-TB: Liriano 1-5; Archer 1-6
Bos-Minn: Rodriguez 1-4; Hughes 3-5
Clev-KC: Salazar 2-5; Hammel 0-5
Det-A’s: Fulmer 3-5; Triggs 1-5
Hst-LAA: Keuchel 0-6; Chavez 0-5
Tex-Sea: Darvish 0-6; Gallardo 3-5

Interleague
NYY-Cubs: Pineda 2-5; Hendricks 3-5

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Umpires
National League

American League

Interleague

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 5/4/17
Ariz 4-6-3………..9-4-4…….13-10-7
Atl 5-8-3………..5-4-1…….10-12-4
Cubs 7-8………….5-6-2…….12-14-2
Reds 5-6-1……….6-7-2……..11-13-3
Colo 10-5-1………..6-5-2……16-10-3
LA 6-6-2………..8-5-2…….14-11-4
Miami 4-10-3……….6-3-2……10-13-5
Milw 8-1-3……….7-8-2……..15-9-5
Mets 6-6…………4-10-2…….10-16-2
Philly 7-5-3………..7-4-1…….14-9-4
Pitt 5-9-2………..6-6……..11-15-2
St. Louis 3-6-1……….9-4-4……12-10-5
SD 3-12-3………5-5-2……..8-17-5
SF 5-8-3………..5-6-2…….10-14-5
Wash 9-4………….7-7-1……..15-11-1

Orioles 8-6-2……….6-5……….14-11-2
Boston 3-6-1………8-8-2………11-14-3
White Sox 6-6-4………6-4-1………12-10-5
Cleveland 6-8-1………4-7-1………10-15-2
Detroit 5-5-1………9-5-2………14-10-3
Astros 2-6-3………9-8-1……..11-14-4
KC 2-9-2………7-5-2………9-14-4
Angels 4-9-4……….8-4-1…….12-14-4
Twins 5-4-2………7-5-3………12-9-5
NYY 5-6…………..10-5……….15-11
A’s 4-9-2……….5-4-4………9-13-6
Seattle 5-9-3………..8-2-2……13-11-5
TB 7-5-3……….11-2-2…….18-7-5
Texas 8-3-2……….8-5-3………16-8-5
Toronto 4-11-1……..3-6-3………7-16-4

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total-5/4/17)
Ariz 3-13……..7-17……….10
Atl 3-16……..4-11…………7
Cubs 4-15……..5-13………..9
Reds 2-11……..6-16………..8
Colo 5-15……..5-13……….10
LA 5-13……..5-16..……..10
Miami 5-16……..5-12……….10
Milw 5-11……..7-17………..12
Mets 7-14……..5-14………..12
Philly 8-16……..3-11…………11
Pitt 4-16……..5-12…………9
StL 3-10……7-19…………10
SD 6-17…….6-11………..12
SF 3-15……..3-14………..6
Wash 5-13……..6-15……….11

Orioles 1-16……..1-10………..2
Boston 1-10……..4-17………..5
White Sox 4-15…….5-11………..9
Clev 5-15……..6-11………..11
Detroit 2-10……..8-16………..10
Astros 2-11……..9-18………..11
KC 2-13……..3-12………..5
Angels 3-16…….4-13………..7
Twins 1-11……..4-14……….5
NYY 1-11……..8-14……….9
A’s 2-15……..3-13……….5
Seattle 7-17……..5-11………12
TB 2-13……..7-16………..9
Texas 5-12……..4-16……….9
Toronto 4-16…….3-11…………7

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 10-6 AL, favorites -$162
AL @ NL– 8-6 NL, favorites -$251
Total: 16-14 AL, favorites -$413

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL– Over 4-12
AL @ NL– Over 8-6
Total– Over 12-18

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Friday's Diamond Notes
May 4, 2017

Hottest team: White Sox (7-3 last 10)

At 15-12, Chicago has been one of the biggest surprises in baseball through the first month. Considering the Sox lost ace Chris Sale to Boston in the offseason, the Chicago pitching staff owns the lowest ERA in the American League at 3.24. The White Sox grabbed a series split at Kansas City following an 8-3 triumph on Thursday as +140 underdogs to improve to 4-3 on their current road trip.

The next stop for Chicago is Camden Yards to face the Orioles for a weekend series. Right-hander Miguel Gonzalez takes on his former team in the opener as the right-hander owns a 3-1 record and 3.27 ERA in spite of allowing 14 hits and seven runs (six earned) in six innings of a 7-3 loss at Detroit his last time out. The White Sox have compiled a solid 7-2 record against left-handed starting pitchers this season as they will see Baltimore southpaw Wade Miley on Friday.

Coldest team: Royals (2-8 last 10)

It’s amazing to think the two teams with the worst records in the American League met in the ALCS two seasons ago. Kansas City and Toronto have each won nine games this season, but we’ll focus on the Royals, who have not won a series since sweeping the Angels in mid-April. The Royals have lost 11 of their last 13 games overall, while not winning consecutive contests since that home sweep of Los Angeles.

Kansas City will try to turn around its luck against AL Central co-leader Cleveland at home as the Royals dropped the final eight meetings with the Indians last season. Right-hander Jason Hammel is winless in five starts this season for the Royals, while not lasting past the third inning in his last two outings. The Royals have been dreadful against division foes by posting a 2-10 record inside the AL Central.

Hottest pitcher: Dallas Keuchel, Astros (5-0, 1.21 ERA)

Houston is looking to become the first team to 20 victories this season, as Keuchel is responsible for five of those wins. In 2015, Keuchel took the American League storm by capturing the Cy Young award, but took a step back last season. The southpaw has delivered a quality outing in all six starts, while not giving up more than two earned runs in a start this season. Keuchel has tossed at least seven innings in each outing, while his lone complete game came in a 4-2 triumph at Cleveland.

The Astros head out west to take on the Angels in Anaheim as Keuchel shut down the Halos in his last start, 5-1 on April 19. Keuchel has won six of his previous seven outings against the Angels since 2015, with the only loss coming in L.A. in September 2015 by a 3-2 count.

Coldest pitcher: Yovani Gallardo, Mariners (1-3, 5.08 ERA)

Seattle has played well at home this season, but Gallardo is winless in a pair of starts at Safeco Field. The former Brewers’ standout is responsible for one win in five starts since coming over in the offseason, while allowing four earned runs in three of his past four appearances.

Gallardo faces the Rangers on Friday, a team that he compiled a 13-11 record back in 2015. The right-hander picked up a no-decision in his only appearance against Texas last season as a member of the Orioles in an 8-4 defeat, but the Rangers enter the series opener this season at 0-5 off a win, coming off Thursday’s victory at Houston.

Biggest OVER run: Twins (6-0 last six)

After starting the season at 12-5-3 to the UNDER, Minnesota has turned the corner on the OVER run by cashing six straight OVERS. The Twins are coming off three high-scoring games in a series victory over the Athletics by plating 9, 7, and 5 runs, while eclipsing the five-run mark in six of the past seven contests.

Minnesota hosts Boston in the series opener at Target Field as five of the previous six home contests have finished OVER the total. The Red Sox are 5-1-1 to the UNDER in the last seven road games, but five of seven matchups between Boston and Minnesota last season went OVER the total.

Biggest UNDER run: Indians (6-1 last seven)

Cleveland received an unexpected off day on Thursday thanks to poor weather in Detroit as the Indians travel to Kansas City for the weekend. The Tribe scored a total of six runs in the three-game set against the Tigers after plating 12 runs in Sunday’s blowout of the Mariners.

Cleveland’s offense hasn’t been stellar in their past three road series openers by putting up 3, 3, and 1, including a solid pitching performance in one of those games from Danny Salazar. The right-hander heads to the mound in the opener against the Royals as Cleveland owns a 3-0-1 mark to the UNDER in his last four starts, while dominating Kansas City in three starts in 2016.

Matchup to watch: Diamondbacks at Rockies

The top two teams in the NL West are not the Dodgers and Giants, at least through one month. Colorado and Arizona hook up for a key series atop the division at Coors Field as the Rockies captured two of three from the Diamondbacks last weekend in Phoenix.

The Rockies return home following a 4-2 road swing, capped off by an extra-innings victory at San Diego on Thursday. Colorado has won three of four home series openers this season, while posting a 6-3 home mark against division foes. German Marquez makes his third start of the season for Colorado, as he tossed six scoreless innings in a 2-0 defeat in 12 innings at Arizona last Sunday.

Arizona heads back west after dropping two of three at Washington, while scoring three runs in the final two losses. The D-backs hand the ball to their ace in the series opener as Zack Greinke is coming off three straight starts decided by one run. Greinke picked up a no-decision against Colorado last weekend, as the D-backs squandered a 6-1 lead in a 7-6 defeat. Arizona owns a 1-3 record in Greinke’s four starts against Colorado since last season, but the only victory came at Coors Field.

Betcha didn’t know: The Yankees and Cubs are another highlight game on the Friday slate (which you probably did know) at Wrigley Field. New York is making its first trip to the North Side of Chicago since splitting a two-game series with the Cubs in 2014. Since the start of last season, the Yankees have slumped to a 4-9 interleague record away from the Bronx, including losing two of three at Pittsburgh last month.

Biggest public favorite: Nationals (-170) at Phillies

Biggest public underdog: Giants (+100) at Reds

Biggest line move: Dodgers (-145 to -155) at Padres

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Aprils MLB Picks:
Overall Picks of the Day DOGS AND TOTALS ONLY )
Date W-L-T % Units Record

Totals....... 225 - 234.. 49.01 % - 10.80

Best Bets Daily: ( DOGS AND TOTALS ONLY )
Sides / Totals.

Totals.............61 - 72.... +11.62... 45.86 %....95 - 88 51.91 % - 3.60


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May's MLB Picks
Overall Picks of the Day DOGS AND TOTALS ONLY )
Date W-L-T % Units Record

05/04/2017........... 7-11-0.......... 38.89%............ -2250
05/03/2017.......... 11-12-0.......... 47.83%............. -500
05/02/2017.......... 11-11-0.......... 50.00%............. -150
05/01/2017.......... 9 -8 - 0.......... 52.94%........... +1125

Totals.................38 - 42 ............47.50%.............- 17.75

Best Bets Daily: ( DOGS AND TOTALS ONLY )
Sides / Totals.

05/04/2017..........3 - 4..........42.85%..........-0.80........4 - 7..........36.36%.........- 3.70
05/03/2017..........3 - 5..........37.50%..........-1.40........8 - 6..........57.44%.........+2.40
05/02/2017..........2 - 5..........28.57%.........- 2.70........9 - 6..........60.00%.........+ 3.30
05/01/2017..........4 - 2..........66.66 %.......+ 3.85........5 - 5..........50.00%.........- 0.50


Totals.................12 - 16.........42.85%.........- 1.08.......26 - 24.........50.00%..........+1.50

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MLB
Dunkel

Friday, May 5


NY Yankees @ Chicago Cubs

Game 979-980
May 5, 2017 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Pineda) 14.654
Chicago Cubs
(Hndricks) 17.473
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-115
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-115); N/A

Texas @ Seattle

Game 977-978
May 5, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Darvish) 14.894
Seattle
(Gallardo) 16.106
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-130
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+110); Over

Houston @ LA Angels

Game 975-976
May 5, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Keuchel) 13.125
LA Angels
(Chavez) 16.543
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
N/A

Detroit @ Oakland

Game 973-974
May 5, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Fulmer) 16.639
Oakland
(Triggs) 13.232
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-110
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-110); Over

Cleveland @ Kansas City

Game 971-972
May 5, 2017 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Salazar) 14.409
Kansas City
(Hammel) 15.420
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
N/A

Boston @ Minnesota

Game 969-970
May 5, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Rdriguez) 13.362
Minnesota
(Hughes) 15.773
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-140
9
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+120); Under

Toronto @ Tampa Bay

Game 967-968
May 5, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Liriano) 16.668
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 15.115
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-145
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+125); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Baltimore

Game 965-966
May 5, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Gnzalez) 16.792
Baltimore
(Miley) 14.632
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
N/A

LA Dodgers @ San Diego

Game 963-964
May 5, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Maeda) 15.566
San Diego
(Chacin) 12.997
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-155); Under

Arizona @ Colorado

Game 961-962
May 5, 2017 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Greinke) 14.940
Colorado
(Marquez) 16.830
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-115
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-105); Over

San Francisco @ Cincinnati

Game 959-960
May 5, 2017 @ 6:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Cain) 13.726
Cincinnati
(Arroyo) 14.945
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-110
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-110); Over

Miami @ NY Mets

Game 957-958
May 5, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Koehler) 16.587
NY Mets
(Montero) 13.939
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-105); Over

St. Louis @ Atlanta

Game 955-956
May 5, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Lynn) 14.993
Atlanta
(Fltynwicz) 13.125
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-110
8
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-110); Over

Milwaukee @ Pittsburgh

Game 953-954
May 5, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Nelson) 16.252
Pittsburgh
(Kuhl) 14.757
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+105); Under

Washington @ Philadelphia

Game 951-952
May 5, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Strasburg) 14.956
Philadelphia
(Pivetta) 17.113
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-170
8
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+150); Under

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MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, May 5

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WASHINGTON (19 - 9) at PHILADELPHIA (12 - 15) - 7:05 PM
STEPHEN STRASBURG (R) vs. NICK PIVETTA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 800-834 (+20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 39-18 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-3 (+1.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
STRASBURG is 8-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.47 and a WHIP of 0.863.
His team's record is 14-5 (+6.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-9. (+0.9 units)

NICK PIVETTA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (15 - 14) at PITTSBURGH (12 - 16) - 7:05 PM
JIMMY NELSON (R) vs. CHAD KUHL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 610-541 (+64.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 88-103 (+4.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 7-2 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 7-2 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 44-48 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 17-26 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 65-84 (-29.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 16-32 (-19.1 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
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JIMMY NELSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
NELSON is 5-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.296.
His team's record is 6-4 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+4.1 units)

CHAD KUHL vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
KUHL is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.19 and a WHIP of 1.054.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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ST LOUIS (13 - 14) at ATLANTA (11 - 15) - 7:35 PM
LANCE LYNN (R) vs. MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 43-38 (+19.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 52-39 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 39-27 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 429-386 (+52.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
ATLANTA is 23-45 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

LANCE LYNN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LYNN is 2-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.219.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
FOLTYNEWICZ is 1-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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MIAMI (12 - 15) at NY METS (12 - 15) - 7:10 PM
TOM KOEHLER (R) vs. RAFAEL MONTERO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 67-83 (-24.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 38-22 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 4-10 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 4-10 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 31-37 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 35-35 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 45-43 (-20.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 5-2 (+3.4 Units) against NY METS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

TOM KOEHLER vs. NY METS since 1997
KOEHLER is 2-8 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.412.
His team's record is 6-12 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-11. (-6.6 units)

RAFAEL MONTERO vs. MIAMI since 1997
MONTERO is 0-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.53 and a WHIP of 1.312.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (11 - 18) at CINCINNATI (14 - 14) - 6:40 PM
MATT CAIN (R) vs. BRONSON ARROYO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 100-96 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 65-67 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-10 (-8.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-9 (-9.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 407-322 (+62.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 214-187 (+41.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-9 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 389-419 (-99.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 387-358 (-88.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

MATT CAIN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
CAIN is 6-6 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.309.
His team's record is 6-8 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-8. (-3.7 units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
ARROYO is 7-5 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.56 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 8-8 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-9. (-3.3 units)

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ARIZONA (17 - 13) at COLORADO (18 - 11) - 8:40 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. GERMAN MARQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 18-11 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 14-7 (+8.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-1 (+1.6 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. COLORADO since 1997
GREINKE is 7-4 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.16 and a WHIP of 1.403.
His team's record is 12-8 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-13. (-7.6 units)

GERMAN MARQUEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MARQUEZ is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
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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LA DODGERS (15 - 14) at SAN DIEGO (12 - 18) - 10:10 PM
KENTA MAEDA (R) vs. JHOULYS CHACIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 111-91 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 46-54 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 4-12 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 17-27 (-21.5 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 20-28 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 76-70 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 64-70 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 57-45 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 18-12 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 62-71 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 51-60 (+11.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-1 (+0.9 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

KENTA MAEDA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MAEDA is 2-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 0.889.
His team's record is 3-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
CHACIN is 9-8 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.568.
His team's record is 12-8 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-9. (+1.1 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (15 - 12) at BALTIMORE (17 - 10) - 7:05 PM
MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R) vs. WADE MILEY (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
GONZALEZ is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

WADE MILEY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
MILEY is 1-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.96 and a WHIP of 1.558.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.1 units)

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TORONTO (9 - 19) at TAMPA BAY (15 - 15) - 7:10 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 9-19 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 5-14 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 83-109 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 9-21 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 53-70 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARCHER is 14-25 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 6-15 (-10.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-3 (+1.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
LIRIANO is 3-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.18 and a WHIP of 1.430.
His team's record is 5-6 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.3 units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. TORONTO since 1997
ARCHER is 6-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.121.
His team's record is 12-9 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-9. (+0.0 units)

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BOSTON (15 - 13) at MINNESOTA (14 - 12) - 8:10 PM
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. PHIL HUGHES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 658-593 (-80.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 73-115 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 37-59 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 39-75 (-28.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

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

EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. BOSTON since 1997
HUGHES is 5-8 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.19 and a WHIP of 1.452.
His team's record is 8-9 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-11. (-7.8 units)

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CLEVELAND (15 - 12) at KANSAS CITY (9 - 18) - 8:15 PM
DANNY SALAZAR (R) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

DANNY SALAZAR vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SALAZAR is 7-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.62 and a WHIP of 1.165.
His team's record is 7-5 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-4. (+3.7 units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HAMMEL is 0-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.93 and a WHIP of 1.427.
His team's record is 0-5 (-5.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)

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DETROIT (14 - 13) at OAKLAND (12 - 16) - 10:05 PM
MICHAEL FULMER (R) vs. ANDREW TRIGGS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 317-400 (-87.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 100-88 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FULMER is 22-9 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 149-203 (-47.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 75-100 (-35.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 23-38 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 18-37 (-19.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 48-67 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

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

MICHAEL FULMER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
FULMER is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.522.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

ANDREW TRIGGS vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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HOUSTON (19 - 10) at LA ANGELS (15 - 15) - 10:05 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. JESSE CHAVEZ (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-1 (+1.6 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
KEUCHEL is 10-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.45 and a WHIP of 1.274.
His team's record is 10-4 (+8.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.7 units)

JESSE CHAVEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
CHAVEZ is 3-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.389.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

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TEXAS (12 - 17) at SEATTLE (13 - 16) - 10:10 PM
YU DARVISH (R) vs. YOVANI GALLARDO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 107-87 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 93-86 (+32.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 37-25 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 54-41 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 79-59 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 82-64 (+17.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 61-45 (+15.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 601-556 (-98.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 79-94 (-29.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 782-702 (-100.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

YU DARVISH vs. SEATTLE since 1997
DARVISH is 5-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.45 and a WHIP of 1.324.
His team's record is 6-4 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+1.9 units)

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. TEXAS since 1997
GALLARDO is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.750.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

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NY YANKEES (17 - 9) at CHICAGO CUBS (16 - 12) - 2:20 PM
MICHAEL PINEDA (R) vs. KYLE HENDRICKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 56-48 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1615-1698 (-256.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 863-793 (-153.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 832-848 (-152.5 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1188-1261 (-196.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 779-831 (-180.7 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.

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

MICHAEL PINEDA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
PINEDA is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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MLB

Friday, May 5

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Trend Report
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2:20 PM
NY YANKEES vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing NY Yankees

6:40 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. CINCINNATI
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of San Francisco's last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Cincinnati's last 12 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. BALTIMORE
Chi White Sox are 8-15 SU in their last 23 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Baltimore's last 20 games at home
Baltimore is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home

7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Milwaukee's last 14 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Milwaukee's last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 13 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

7:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games when playing at home against Washington

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. TAMPA BAY
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto

7:10 PM
MIAMI vs. NY METS
Miami is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Mets
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami
NY Mets are 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:35 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 8 of St. Louis's last 9 games
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 1-5-1 SU in its last 7 games ,at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 12 games when playing at home against St. Louis

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

8:15 PM
CLEVELAND vs. KANSAS CITY
Cleveland is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Kansas City's last 12 games at home

8:40 PM
ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Arizona's last 14 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona

10:05 PM
DETROIT vs. OAKLAND
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit

10:07 PM
HOUSTON vs. LA ANGELS
Houston is 16-6 SU in their last 22 games when playing LA Angels
Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 8 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston

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

10:10 PM
TEXAS vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Texas's last 11 games when playing Seattle
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

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Diamond Trends - Friday
May 5, 2017

TOP SU TREND

-- The Dodgers are 11-0 since Oct 03, 2013 in the first game of a series as a road favorite after a loss in which they had at least three times as many hits as runs.

TOP OU TREND

-- The Indians are 0-18 OU (-2.75 ppg) on the road after a game as a road favorite in which they did not hit a home run - since Apr 25, 2016.

TOP STARTER TREND

-- The Astros are 8-0 since May 28, 2016 when Dallas Keuchel starts and the game went over the total in his last start.

TOP BATTER TREND

-- The Blue Jays are 0-10 OU (-3.55 ppg) off a game as a favorite in which Ryan Goins struck out at least twice - since Oct 16, 2015.

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Sloppy track awaits Kentucky Oaks
May 5, 2017

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Rain is falling Friday morning at Churchill Downs, producing a sloppy track for the $1 million Kentucky Oaks later in the afternoon.

Track officials have posted conditions as ''sloppy'' for the main track and ''good'' for races over the grass course.

The Oaks, the premier event for 3-year-old fillies, headlines the second-best attended day at the track.

Last year's Oaks Day attracted a record 124,589, the third best total in the sport topped only by the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness.

As for the Derby, the National Weather Service offers a glimmer of hope. The latest forecast calls for the rain to clear out by 2 p.m. Saturday, leaving about five hours until post time for the track to dry out.

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Paradise Woods the favorite in Oaks
May 4, 2017

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Bob Baffert knows a good horse when he sees one.

And the Hall of Fame trainer likes what he sees in Paradise Woods. All he had to do was watch her run away from his Abel Tasman in the Santa Anita Oaks.

''Paradise Woods is an extremely talented filly,'' said Baffert, who trained 2015 Triple Crown winner of American Pharaoh. ''I watched her school the other day at Santa Anita and, wow, she's imposing. She's really, really special.''

She is the 5-2 favorite for Friday's $1 million race for 3-year-old fillies at Churchill Downs on the day before the Kentucky Derby.

She has had back-to-back runaway victories, including an 11-length romp in the Santa Anita Oaks. The daughter of Union Rags was also second in her debut at the California track. Paradise Woods will start from the No. 4 post position in the 14-horse field.

Trainer Richard Mandella thinks that's a great spot for the horse as he goes for his first Oaks win in four tries.

''We're here to do the best we can,'' he said. ''I've been here and know the obstacles involved with a race like this. The crowd, the competition. And I haven't had a lot of luck at Churchill.''

Paradise Woods faces a strong field in the 1 1/8-mile race.

The second choice is Miss Sky Warrior, who is listed at 9-2 and has won five of six starts, with four straight graded stakes triumphs. There was no catching her in last month's Grade 2 Gazelle at Aqueduct, where she won by 13 lengths. She drew the No. 10 post.

''I don't know if I could've drawn it up any better,'' trainer Kelly Breen said. ''If they let me draw the (post position) pills and decide who went where, the 10 post is probably the best spot for us. Paco (Lopez) is a great gate rider with a good head on his shoulders. He'll be able to see what we're going to do.''

Miss Sky Warrior's 160 points earned toward the Oaks were just 10 behind leader Farrell, who has five wins and a third in seven starts. He has won four in a row by a combined 15 1/2 lengths. Farrell will make her longest start from the No. 7 post as the 5-1 co-third choice with Abel Tasman.

The distance doesn't concern Farrell trainer Wayne Catalano.

''She's had a few under her belt, so I don't think that's going to be a problem,'' he said.

Abel Tasman has three wins and two seconds in six starts with Baffert. Salty carries 6-1 odds and, like Paradise Woods, has won two of her last three starts.

Post time is 6:12 p.m.