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BC-AP Sports Preview ******
May 28, 2017

Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Sunday. A full Sports ****** will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EDT:

- PARIS - Angelique Kerber becomes the first woman seeded No. 1 to lose in the French Open's first round in the professional era. Also, two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova returns to competition, winning her first match since being stabbed during an attack at her home six months ago.

- INDIANAPOLIS - Scott Dixon starts on the pole but all eyes will be one row back, where two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso will try to win the Indianapolis 500. Race starts 12:15 p.m.

- CONCORD, N.C. - Settle in for NASCAR's longest race. Kevin Harvick and All-Star race winner Kyle Busch start up front in the Coca Cola 600, an event that caps racing's biggest day. Race starts 6 p.m.

- MONACO - Sebastian Vettel beats his Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen to win the Monaco Grand Prix and comfortably extend his lead at the top of the standings.

- PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Penguins have been here before. The Nashville Predators have not. An unlikely Stanley Cup Final starts Monday, when the upstarts from ''Smashville'' will try to prevent the Penguins from being the first team in nearly 20 years to go back to back.

- Contrary to popular belief, NHL referees aren't calling fewer penalties in the playoffs than in the regular season. There are more power plays a game through almost three rounds than in the regular season, but teams are scoring at a lower percentage on them.

- PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets finish up a three-game series with a rare Sunday night meeting in Pittsburgh. Matt Harvey starts for New York against Pirates rookie Tyler Glasnow. Game starts 8:08 p.m.

- HOUSTON - Houston starts Lance McCullers, who leads the majors with 22 consecutive scoreless innings, as the Astros looks to wrap up a three-game sweep of Baltimore. Alec Asher moves from the bullpen to start for the Orioles, who have lost a season-high six straight games. Game starts 2:10 p.m.

- LOS ANGELES - Clayton Kershaw starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers against Jon Lester of the Chicago Cubs in a matchup of left-handers in the series finale. Game starts 4 p.m.

- FORT WORTH, Texas - Webb Simpson takes a two-stroke lead into the final round at Colonial. Masters champion Sergio Garcia and Colonial winner Jordan Spieth are among 11 golfers within five strokes.

- ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Shanshan Feng takes a one-stroke lead over Lizette Salas into the final round of the LPGA Volvik Championship.

- STERLING, Va. - Vijay Singh takes a one-stroke lead over Bernhard Langer into the final round of the Senior PGA Championship at Trump National.

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MLB roundup: Trout injured in Angels' loss to Marlins
May 28, 2017

MIAMI -- In a game marred by an injury to Angels star Mike Trout, Giancarlo Stanton and JT Riddle homered to lead the Miami Marlins to a 9-2 win over Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon at Marlins Park.

Trout, a two-time American League MVP who leads the majors with 16 homers, sprained his left thumb in the fifth inning while stealing second base. He left the game in the middle of the sixth, and the Angels said X-rays showed no fracture on his thumb.

Stanton's homer was his 13th of the season -- two short of the National League lead -- and his second in this series. The homer by Riddle was a two-run shot that snapped a 2-2 tie. Riddle also doubled and had three RBIs.

Rays 8, Twins 6 (15 innings)

MINNEAPOLIS -- Evan Longoria and Logan Morrison hit back-to-back homers to open the 15th inning, and Tampa Bay outlasted Minnesota in the longest game in Target Field history.

Longoria's seventh homer of the season came off the second pitch of the inning from Hector Santiago (4-4), who is scheduled to be the Wednesday starter for Minnesota. Morrison followed with a long homer to deep right field on the next pitch as Tampa Bay won for the second time in five extra-inning games this season.

The game equaled the Target Field record of 15 innings and set a record for time of game for the eight-season-old stadium at 6 hours, 26 minutes.

Dodgers 9, Cubs 4

LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles hit four home runs at Dodger Stadium that completed a three-game sweep of Chicago.

Cody Bellinger and Enrique Hernandez each hit a three-run homer, Austin Barnes hit a solo shot, and Yasiel Puig put the game away with a two-run blast in the seventh inning.

The Cubs received solo home runs from Javier Baez and Willson Contreras and a two-run blast from Anthony Rizzo. Both teams scored all of their runs via the long ball.

Yankees 9, Athletics 5

NEW YORK -- Aaron Judge hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the third inning, and New York beat Oakland.

Gary Sanchez and Brett Gardner added RBI doubles while Aaron Hicks and Chris Carter lifted sacrifice flies for the Yankees, who won for the fifth time in seven games.

Khris Davis slugged a two-run homer and Ryon Healy had a two-run single for the A's.

Indians 10, Royals 1

CLEVELAND -- Jason Kipnis had four hits, including a home run, and Josh Tomlin pitched his fifth career complete game to lead Cleveland over Kansas City.

Austin Jackson had two hits and three RBIs as the Indians erupted for 10 runs and 18 hits after scoring just nine runs in their previous three games, all losses.

Tomlin (3-6) gave up six hits, struck out three and did not walk a batter. Danny Duffy (4-4) gave up six runs and nine hits in four innings to take the loss.

Rangers 3, Blue Jays 1

TORONTO -- Joey Gallo hit the go-ahead solo homer in the fourth inning, Andrew Cashner pitched seven strong innings and Texas defeated Toronto.

In avoiding a sweep of the three-game series, the Rangers ended a five-game losing streak and stopped a five-game winning string by the Blue Jays.

Cashner (2-4) allowed five hits, two walks and one run while striking out two. Matt Bush pitched around a pair of two-out singles in the ninth for his sixth save.

Padres 5, Nationals 3

WASHINGTON -- Ryan Schimpf hit his 13th homer, and Chase d'Arnaud had two hits and drove in two runs as San Diego beat Washington to avoid a three-game sweep.

Schimpf lined a two-run homer down the right field line in the first off Nationals starter Joe Ross (2-1) to give the Padres a 2-0 lead. Schimpf has just nine singles this year and is hitting .163 for San Diego, which struck out 31 times in the first two games of the series.

The winning pitcher was Kirby Yates (1-0), who came on in the fifth and retired all five batters he faced. Brandon Maurer threw the ninth for his sixth save.

Mariners 5, Red Sox 0

BOSTON -- Christian Bergman tossed seven scoreless innings, Robinson Cano slugged a two-run homer, and Seattle snapped Boston's six-game winning streak.

Cano's homer was his ninth of the year. Guillermo Heredia added a home run, his third, and Nelson Cruz drove in a run as the Mariners matched a season high with 16 hits.

Bergman (2-2) reached the seven-inning plateau for just the second time in 60 career outings, allowing four hits and two walks with two strikeouts.

Reds 8, Phillies 4

PHILADELPHIA -- Adam Duvall and Patrick Kivlehan both had multi-homer games, and Cincinnati hit five home runs in a win over Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park.

Duvall's homers were both two-run shots, and he also had a run-scoring single in the first inning for a five-RBI game. Kivlehan hit two solo homers.

It was the ninth consecutive series loss for the Phillies.

Astros 8, Orioles 4

HOUSTON -- George Springer hit a two-run homer as part of a six-run second inning, and Lance McCullers worked six solid innings as Houston capped a sweep of Baltimore.

The Astros completed a 6-4 homestand by pounding Orioles starter Alec Ashur (1-3), hitting for the cycle in the second inning to erase a three-run deficit.

The Orioles have dropped seven consecutive games.

White Sox 7, Tigers 3

CHICAGO -- Miguel Gonzalez took a perfect game into the seventh inning before he allowed three hits and a run as Chicago beat Detroit.

The perfect game ended when leadoff hitter Andrew Romine reached on a hard grounder to shortstop Tim Anderson that was initially ruled an error. The call was later changed to a hit.

Gonzalez (4-5) struck out six and allowed three runs and six hits in 7 2/3 innings. He kept his perfect-hit bid alive despite a 30-minute rain delay in the fourth inning.

Brewers 9, Diamondbacks 5

MILWAUKEE -- Domingo Santana hit his first career grand slam, and Jimmy Nelson struck out 10 as Milwaukee salvaged a series split with a victory over Arizona.

Nelson (3-3) allowed seven hits for the second consecutive outing but held Arizona to a run in seven innings.

Brandon Drury had three hits while Daniel Descalso, David Peralta and Nick Ahmed notched two each for the Diamondbacks, who were 3-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left seven stranded.

Rockies 8, Cardinals 4

DENVER -- A four-run eighth inning steered Colorado over St. Louis.

The victory in the rubber game enabled the Rockies to win their fifth straight series and improve to 12-2-2 in series this season.

Gerardo Parra hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning, putting the Rockies ahead 4-0. Jedd Gyorko, Greg Garcia and Tommy Pham offset Parra's blast with solo homers, cutting the lead to one run.

Giants 7, Braves 1

SAN FRANCISCO -- Johnny Cueto, bothered in recent games by blisters on his pitching hand, stopped his three-game losing streak as San Francisco beat Atlanta.

Cueto (5-4) allowed six hits and walk and one run while striking out eight and walking one in six innings.

San Francisco, in winning the rubber game of the three-game series at AT&T Park, tagged Atlanta knuckleballer R.A. Dickey (3-4) for seven runs (six earned) in six innings.

Mets 7, Pirates 2

PITTSBURGH -- Jay Bruce went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBIs in New York's victory over Pittsburgh.

Curtis Granderson went 3-for-5 with an RBI for the Mets, and Lucas Duda hit a home run. Mets starter Matt Harvey (4-3) won back-to-back starts for the second time this season and the first time since April 6 and 11 -- his first two starts of the season. He pitched six innings, which was his longest outing since April 21, and scattered six hits while giving up just one run.

Gregory Polanco went 2-for-4 with a solo home run for the Pirates. He is 5-for-13 (.385) with two home runs since coming off the disabled list May 26.

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Monday’s six-pack

Baseball broadcast teams I enjoy listening to:

— Brian Anderson/Bill Schroeder, Brewers— Anderson is network TV material; he’s done some basketball last few years. Schroeder is terrific as the friendly analyst.

— Drew Goodman/Jeff Huson/Ryan Spilborghs, Rockies— Huson is very good as an analyst; understated. Spilborghs was a player fairly recently and is slow to criticize.

— Jason Benetti/Steve Stone, White Sox— Benetti only works Sox home games, which is sad. Stone is excellent.

— Don Orsillo/Mark Grant, Padres— Red Sox stupidly canned Orsillo couple years ago; he is really good, but hard to work for a team as bad as the Padres.

— Victor Rojas/Mark Gubicza, Angels— Gubicza is always upbeat; they’ll give subtle criticisms, sometimes even criticizing the home team. Not everyone does that.

— Least favorite baseball announcer: Len Kasper, Cubs— I like his analyst Jim Deshaies,
but I just don’t like Kasper. He seems to intentionally aggravate the anti-jinx crowd. Cubs are kind of a national team; think they should have a better play-by-play guy.

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Monday’s List of 13: Happy Memorial Day, everyone……..

13) Major league announcers don’t like people bugging them on Twitter about “jinxing” things.

For instance, I have Mike Foltynewicz on my fantasy team; he pitched Saturday and Chip Caray is saying early in the game how “….the Giants haven’t been hitting the ball well lately”, so of course the Giants hit three homers, score five runs fairly early and people are killing Caray on social media for jinxing the squad, at which point he blocks them from following him.

I think there is a middle ground; obviously what Caray says has zero impact on the game, but it still bugs me when announcers come out and say stuff, like he is trying to annoy the anti-jinx faction. There is a way of communicating things without actually saying them.

12) Cardinals’ Paul DeJong homered in his first big league AB Sunday in Denver; he is the 118th major leaguer to homer in his first career at-bat.

11) Mike Trout jammed his left thumb sliding head-first into second base Sunday and left the game. He played a couple innings in the field after the slide but when his turn to bat came he opted out. X-rays were negative; apparently it is a sprained thumb.

10) Any Miami Heat player who puts their hands on their knees for a breather during a practice or game gets fined $100; not surprisingly, this is unique in the NBA.

9) Chris Sale pitches against his old team, the White Sox in Chicago Tuesday. Last year Sale revolted when the White Sox were going to wear throwback dark blue jerseys when he pitched— he took scissors and cut the jerseys up so they couldn’t be worn.

If I owned the White Sox, we would definitely be wearing dark blue jerseys Tuesday night.

8) I bitched and moaned about the home plate umpire in the Bronx Saturday, but there is also this: Jed Lowrie has been a major leaguer for ten years- Saturday was his first ejection, so not like he is chronic complainer. If he was that upset, there was a good reason for it.

I’m upset that the A’s have allowed 34 unearned runs, the most in MLB. There are no sports where you can be good if your defense sucks.

7) In Miami Sunday, a batter let go of the bat with one hand after he swung and his backswing clipped the umpire on the side of his mask— never saw that before. Umps don’t wear helmets under their mask like catchers do; maybe they should.

6) Golfer Zach Johnson got put on the clock by Tour officials Sunday for slow play and got a little upset about it; he dumped all the clubs out of his bag, on the course.

5) 16 games Saturday and no team scored more than six runs, first time in baseball history that has happened. Elias Sports says that Saturday was the 703rd day in MLB history with 16+ games and that goes back to 1876.

4) ABC is bringing The Gong Show back to TV on June 22; in the early 80’s, NBC ran this classic show on daytime TV, with the great Chuck Barris as its madcap, sometimes bizarre host. Gong Show is really a parody of American Idol; people go onstage and try to impress celebrity judges, but most of the acts were mediocre-to-terrible.

Mr Barris passed away earlier this year; the host makes/breaks this show, since the acts aren’t very good, the host damn well better be funny. Never heard of the guy they have hosting this version, but we’ll find out in a few weeks.

Go on Youtube and check out The Gong Show from back in the day; they had a comedian who was a regular who told jokes with a bag over his head (Unknown Comic) and Gene, Gene the Dancing Machine, a stagehand who occasionally would just pop onstage and start dancing as the show went to commercial.

3) The most fun I’ve had as a baseball fan was the 2012 A’s making the playoffs; watched every game on the dish, as they rallied from 13 games behind in an unlikely stretch run. I mention this because it occurs to me that even though big league teams have 25-man rosters, most of the time it takes 32-35 guys, over the course of a season, for a team to make the playoffs.

In 2012, the A’s got two walk-off homers from Brandon Hicks, an infielder who wasn’t even on their playoff roster, but the two games he won with HR’s were the deciding factor in Oakland being division champs. Small contributions from a variety of people made a huge difference.

As far as 2012 being more fun than the 1972-74 A’s who won three straight World Series, I was an obnoxious kid back then and didn’t appreciate it as much as I should’ve. Plus, didn’t see too many games on TV back in the day. Nowadays, it is fun to fun watch all the games.

2) White Sox rookie pitcher Tyler Danish won his first big league start Saturday; when he went to the White Sox FanFest in Chicago last winter, he told someone it was the first time he had ever seen snow in person. Lucky him; wish I had never seen snow.

1) Today is Memorial Day, an important day in our country. Lot of people have risked their lives to protect the freedoms we have in this country. Today is the day we pause to remember these courageous humans who protect us, both now and in the past. Thank you!!!

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Monday’s games
National League

Phillies @ Marlins
Hellickson is 1-2, 7.66 in his last five starts (under 6-2-2).

Volquez is 0-6, 5.81 in his last six starts (under 6-2-1).

Phillies lost seven of last nine games, are 4-4 in road series openers. Three of their last four games stayed under. Miami is 5-14 in its last 19 games, 2-6 in home series openers. Over is 7-2 in their last nine games.

Dodgers @ Cardinals
Hill is 0-2, 6.00 in his last three starts (under 4-0).

Leake is 2-1, 2.38 in his last five starts (under 5-3-1).

Dodgers won five of last six games; they’re 1-6 in road series openers. Over is 6-3 in their last nine road games. St Louis lost seven of last ten games; they’re 3-6 in home series openers. Four of their last six games stayed under.

Nationals @ Giants
Roark is 1-2, 5.65 in his last five starts (over 7-2-1).

Moore is 1-1, 3.20 in his last three starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Nationals won five of last seven games; they’re 5-3 in road series openers. Last five Washington games stayed under. San Francisco won seven of last nine home games; they’re 4-3 in home series openers. Over is 4-2-1 in their last seven home games.

Diamondbacks @ Pirates
Delgado allowed two runs in four IP (61 PT) in his first ’17 start, against the White Sox.

Williams is 1-2, 7.23 in four starts this season (over 2-1-1).

Arizona won its last five road series openers but is 2-9 in other games in those series, so they’re 7-9 in last 16 road games. Under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Pittsburgh lost three of last four games; they’re 3-5 in home series openers. Last six Pirate games went over the total.

Brewers @ Mets
Garza is 1-1, 3.65 in his last four starts (over 3-3).

Gsellman is 2-2, 8.63 in his last five starts (over 8-0).

Brewers Mets played in Pittsburgh last night; they’re 7-5 in last 12 home games, 5-4 in home series openers. Over is 7-1 in their last eight games.

Cubs @ Padres
Hendricks is 2-0, 2.77 in his last two starts; under is 3-1 in his road starts.

Cosart is 0-1, 4.70 in four starts this season (over 2-2).

Cubs lost their last five road games; they’re 3-5 in road series openers. Under is 6-2 in their last eight road tilts. San Diego lost five of last six home games; they’re 5-3 in home series openers. Last four Padre games stayed under the total.

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American League
A’s @ Indians
Mengden is making his first ’17 start; he was 2-9, 6.50 in 14 big league starts LY. He is 2-1, 2.21 in four AAA starts this season.

Indians won last four Carrasco starts (2-0, 4.30). Under is 7-2 in his starts.

A’s lost four of last six games; they’re 2-6 in road series openers. Three of their last four games stayed under. Cleveland lost five of last six home games; they’re 2-6 in home series openers. Over is 6-2 in their last eight home games.

Red Sox @ White Sox
Price is making his ’17 debut; he was 17-9, 3.99 in 35 starts LY, is 0-0, 9.53 in two AAA rehab starts (5.2 IP total) this month.

Holmberg is making his first ’17 start- he is 3-6, 5.47 in 12 big league starts, mostly with Cincy (last one in 2015). He is 3-0, 1.76 in six AAA games (1 start) this season.

Boston won six of last seven games; they’re 2-5 in road series openers. Last four Red Sox games stayed under. Chicago won five of last six home games; they’re 2-5 in home series openers. Over is 8-3-1 in their last 12 home games.

New York @ Baltimore
Montgomery is 0-2, 5.09 in his last three starts, all of which stayed under.

Bundy is 0-2, 4.74 in his last three starts (under 6-4).

New York won five of last seven games; they’re 4-1 in last five road series openers. Under is 6-1 in last seven Bronx games. Baltimore lost its last seven games; they’re 7-1 in home series openers. Four of last five Oriole games stayed under.

Rays @ Rangers
Ramirez pitched in relief in 15th inning yesterday, will still start here. He is 2-0, 2.76 in three starts this year (over 2-1).

Perez is 1-0, 3.20 in his last three starts; three of his last four starts went over.

Tampa Bay won four of last five games; they’re 5-3 in road series openers. Over is 6-2 in their last eight road games. Texas lost five of last six games; they’re 5-3 in home series openers. Four of Rangers’ last five home games stayed under.

Tigers @ Royals
Norris is 0-1, 5.64 in his last four starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Hammel is 0-3, 7.11 in his last three starts (under 5-4).

Detroit lost seven of last nine games; they’re 5-4 in road series openers. Under is 7-3-1 in their last 11 road games. Kansas City is 5-7 in its last 12 games, 4-4 in home series openers. Under is 10-3 in their last 13 home games.

Astros @ Twins
Peacock blanked the Tigers for 4.1 innings (70 PT) in his first ’17 start.

Santana is 2-1, 1.96 in his last three starts, all of which stayed under.

Astros won six of last seven games; they’re 6-1 in road series openers. Under is 7-3-1 in their last 11 games. Minnesota won five of last seven games; they’re 5-4 in home series openers. Under is 4-1 in their last five games.

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Interleague
Mariners @ Rockies
Gaviglio is 0-1, 4.09 in two starts this year (under 1-0-1).

Chatwood is 2-2, 3.09 in his last four starts (under 3-0-1).

Seattle lost seven of last nine games; they’re 2-7 in road series openers. Last five Mariner games stayed under. Colorado won six of last eight games; they’re 6-2 in home series openers. Under is 9-4 in last 13 games at Coors Field.

Reds @ Blue Jays
Bonilla is 0-2, 5.89 in three starts this season (under 2-1).

Stroman is 3-0, 2.31 in his last four starts; over is 5-1 in his last six.

Reds won three of last four games; they’re 5-3 in road series openers. Three of their last four games stayed under. Toronto won five of last six games; they’re 3-5 in home series openers. Under is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Braves @ Angels
Teheran is 1-3, 7.62 in his last five starts; over is 5-1-1 in his last seven.

Nolasco is 0-2, 4.91 in his last five starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven.

Atlanta lost four of last five games; they won five of last six road series openers. Over is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Angels lost four of last five games; they’re 4-3 in home series openers. Under is 5-2 in their last seven games.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
Phil-Mia: Hellickson 8-2; Volquez 1-8
LA-StL: Hill 1-3; Leake 5-4
Wsh-SF: Roark 7-3; Moore 3-7
Az-Pitt: Delgado 1-0; Williams 2-2
Mil-NY: Garza 4-2; Gsellman 4-4
Chi-SD: Hendricks 5-4; Cosart 2-2

American League
A’s-Clev: Mengden 0-0; Carrasco 7-2
Bos-Chi: Price 0-0; Holmberg 0-0
NY-Balt: Montgomery 3-5; Bundy 6-4 (0-3 last 3)
TB-Tex: Ramirez 3-0; Perez 3-7
Det-KC: Norris 4-5; Hammel 1-8
Hst-Minn: Peacock 1-0; Santana 7-3

Interleague
Sea-Colo: Gaviglio 1-1; Chatwood 4-6
Cin-Tor: Bonilla 1-2; Stroman 6-4 (4-0 last 4)
Atl-LAA: Teheran 3-7; Nolasco 3-7

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
Phil-Mia: Hellickson 4-10; Volquez 5-9
LA-StL: Hill 0-4; Leake 1-9
Wsh-SF: Roark 5-10; Moore 3-10
Az-Pitt: Delgado 0-1; Williams 1-4
Mil-NY: Garza 1-6; Gsellman 5-8
Chi-SD: Hendricks 4-9; Cosart 0-4

American League
A’s-Clev: Mengden 0-0; Carrasco 2-9
Bos-Chi: Price 0-0; Holmberg 0-0
NY-Balt: Montgomery 2-8; Bundy 1-10
TB-Tex: Ramirez 3-3; Perez 4-10
Det-KC: Norris 1-9; Hammel 1-9
Hst-Minn: Peacock 0-1; Santana 2-10

Interleague
Sea-Colo: Gaviglio 1-2; Chatwood 1-10
Cin-Tor: Bonilla 2-3; Stroman 1-10
Atl-LAA: Teheran 4-10; Nolasco 4-10

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Umpires
National League

American League

Interleague

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 24-11 AL, favorites -$57
AL @ NL– 26-25 AL, favorites +$472
Total: 50-36 AL, favorites +$415

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 18-20-1
AL @ NL: Over 30-19
Total: Over 48-39-1

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 5/28/17
Ariz 9-11-3……17-8–4…….26-19–7
Atl 9-13-4……8-12-2……..17-25–5
Cubs 9-14………..13-9-3……..22-23-3
Reds 6-14-2……12-12–2……18-26-4
Colo 18-6-2…..13-11-2……….31-17–5
LA 9-11-2……20-7-2……….29-18-4
Miami 8-16-1…….10-10-3……..18-26-4
Milw 12-5-4…….13-14-2…….25-19-6
Mets 11-10-1……..11-13-2……22-23-3
Philly 7-12-5………8-13-2……15-25-7
Pitt 10-15-2…..10-11-3…….20-26-5
St. Louis 9-9-2……..14-6-5……..23-15-7
SD 7-18-4…….10-11–2…….17-29-6
SF 5-18-5……..13-7-4……..21-25-8
Wash 15-7-2……14-9-2………29-16-4

Orioles 10-14-2……..11-10-1………21-24-3
Boston 8-12-2………13-12-2…….21-24-4
White Sox 8-16-5……..11-8–1……..19-24-6
Cleveland 12-12-2……..9-11-2……..21-23-4
Detroit 10-15-3…….12-8-2……..22-23-5
Astros 8-8-5……..17-11-2……..25-19-7
KC 6-15-4…….14-8-2……..20-23-6
Angels 8-16-6……12-6-5………20-22-11
Twins 11-5-3………10-11-6……21-16-8
NYY 11-10-1……….16-8…..……27-18-1
A’s 7-13-3……..10-10-5……..17-23-8
Seattle 7-17-5……..12-6-4…….19-23-9
TB 13-7-4……..19-7-3……..32-14-7
Texas 14-8-4……..11-8-5…….25-16-9
Toronto 9-16-1……..7-10-5……..16-26-6

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 5/28/17)
Ariz 7-23……..11-29……….18
Atl 5-26……..5-22………..10
Cubs 4-24……..11-25………..15
Reds 7-22……..13-27………20
Colo 8-26……..8-26……….16
LA 7-22……..11-28..…….18
Miami 8-25……..10-23……….18
Milw 8-21……..12-29………20
Mets 9-22……..13-26……….22
Philly 9-25……..5-23…………14
Pitt 7-27……..8-24…………15
StL 6-21……..7-25………..13
SD 13-29……6-23………..19
SF 5-31……..7-24………….12
Wash 8-24……..10-25……….18

Orioles 3-26……..6-22………..9
Boston 7-22……..6-27………..13
White Sox 7-29…….8-20………..15
Clev 7-26……..9-22……….16
Detroit 5-28……11-22………..16
Astros 7-21……..13-30……….20
KC 4-26……..4-23…………8
Angels 12-31…….5-23……….17
Twins 4-19……..7-27……….11
NYY 6-22……..10-25……….16
A’s 3-24……..6-25……….9
Seattle 10-29…….10-22…….20
TB 7-24……..15-29………22
Texas 9-27……..8-24………17
Toronto 8-26……..5-24………13

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

05/28/2017......... 10-11-2........ 47.62%............ +0.35
05/27/2017.......... 11-9-0......... 55.00%.......... +11.75
05/26/2017.......... 9-11-0......... 45.00%........... -11.00
05/25/2017............ 5-9-0......... 35.71%........... -21.25
05/24/2017........... 6-15-1......... 28.57%........... -39.75
05/23/2017........... 8-16-0......... 33.33%........... -41.75
05/22/2017............. 8-5-1......... 61.54%......... +18.50
05/21/2017........... 12-8-2......... 60.00%.......... +19.50
05/20/2017........... 11-11-0........ 50.00%........... +5.00
05/19/2017........... 16-3-0......... 84.21%.......... +75.75
05/18/2017............4-11-1..........26.67%.............-37.75
05/17/2017........... 7-12-0......... 36.84%............ -28.25
05/16/2017............. 9-9-2......... 50.00%............. -1.75
05/12/2017........... 6-13-0......... 31.58%............ -38.75
05/11/2017............. 9-3-1......... 75.00%........... +29.75
05/10/2017............ 6-15-0......... 28.57%............ -45.25
05/09/2017............ 8-12-2......... 40.00%............ -19.75
05/08/2017............. 6-6-1.......... 50.00%............. -1.00
05/07/2017........... 10-10-1........ 50.00%.............. -0.75
05/06/2017........... 12-9-0.......... 57.14% ...........+13.75
05/05/2017........... 4-13-0.......... 23.53%............ -50.00
05/04/2017........... 7-11-0.......... 38.89%............ -22.50
05/03/2017.......... 11-12-0.......... 47.83%............. -5.00
05/02/2017.......... 11-11-0.......... 50.00%............. -1.50
05/01/2017.......... 9 -8 - 0.......... 52.94%........... +11.25


Totals.................213 - 253 .........45.70%.............- 178.90


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

05/28/2017..........4 - 4.......... 5.00%.........+1.77........6 - 7.........46.17%.......-1.70
05/27/2017..........2 - 4..........33.33%..........-1.15........4 - 4.........50.00%.......-0.40
05/26/2017..........2 - 4..........33.33%..........-1.50........7 - 7.........50.00%........-0.70
05/25/2017..........1 - 4..........20.00%..........-2.75........3 - 5.........37.50%........-2.50
05/23/2017..........2 - 7..........22.22%..........-3.78........5 - 7.........41.66%........-2.70
05/23/2017..........2 - 5..........28.57%..........-2.55........4 - 6.........40.00%........-2.60
05/22/2017..........4 - 1..........80.00%.........+4.10........4 - 4.........50.00%........-0.40
05/21/2017..........3 - 4..........42.85%..........-0,70........9 - 4.........69.23%........+4.60
05/20/2017..........4 - 4..........50.00%.........+1.60........9 - 6.........60.00%........+2.40
05/19/2017..........7 - 1..........87.50%.........+8.35........9 - 2.........81.81%........+6.90
05/18/2017..........2 - 3..........40.00%..........-0.75........2 - 7.........22.22%.........-5.50
05/17/2017..........1 - 3..........25.00%..........-1.85........4 - 4.........50.00%.........-0.40
05/16/2017..........1 - 2..........33.00%..........-0.95........4 - 4.........50.00%.........-0.40
05/12/2017..........2 - 3..........40.00%..........-0.25........4 - 10........40.00%.........-7.20
05/11/2017..........1 - 2..........33.33%..........-0.95........4 - 1..........80.00%.........+2.90
05/10/2017..........3 - 7..........30.00%..........-3.75........3 - 8..........37.50%.........-5.80
05/09/2017..........3 - 4..........42.85%..........-0.10........8 - 6.........57.44%.........+1,40
05/08/2017..........0 - 4..........00.00%..........-4.00........6 - 2.........75.00%.........+3.28
05/07/2017..........4 - 4..........50.00%.........+0.45........7 - 6.........53.84%.........+0.40
05/06/2017..........1 - 5..........20.00%..........-3.85.......10 - 5........66.66%.........+4.50
05/05/2017..........0 - 3..........00.00%..........-3.00........4 - 9..........30.76%.........- 5.90
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...............61 - 94.........39.35%.........- 16.69......142 - 138.........50.71%........- 11.22

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LEADING OFF: Trout gets checked, Price makes season debut
May 28, 2017

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

TROUT OUT?

The Angels will see how star Mike Trout is feeling, a day after he sprained his left thumb making a headfirst slide to steal a base in Miami. Trout left the game and X-rays were negative. The outfielder was scheduled for an MRI back in California before the series opener vs. Atlanta, and hopes to avoid the disabled list. The reigning AL MVP is hitting .337 and tied with Yankees rookie Aaron Judge for the major league home run lead with 16.

PRICE PRIMED

Red Sox lefty David Price is set to make his season debut, starting against the White Sox in Chicago. He has been sidelined since in early spring training because of a strained left elbow. The 31-year-old former AL Cy Young Award winner made two Triple-A rehab starts and gave up nine runs and 12 hits in 5 2/3 innings. Price went 17-9 for Boston last year.

SKIDDING

The Orioles have lost a season-worst seven in a row and been outscored 38-17 during the skid. Dylan Bundy (5-3, 2.92 ERA) aims to end the rut when he starts at Camden Yards against Yankees rookie Jordan Montgomery (2-3, 4.30 ERA).

KEEP TRYING

Marlins righty Edinson Volquez leads the majors in the losses going into this start at home against the Phillies. He is 0-7 with a 4.82 ERA. Volquez signed with Miami after going 10-11 with a 5.37 ERA last year for Kansas City.

FILLING IN

Oakland plans to recall righty Daniel Mengden from Triple-A Nashville to make his first major league start of the season in Cleveland. The 24-year-old missed much of the first two months following surgery on his right foot. He is 2-1 with a 2.21 ERA in four Triple-A starts this year. He reached the majors for the first time last season and went 2-9 with a 6.50 ERA in 14 starts for the A's.

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LEADING OFF: Trout gets checked, Price makes season debut
May 28, 2017

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

TROUT OUT?

The Angels will see how star Mike Trout is feeling, a day after he sprained his left thumb making a headfirst slide to steal a base in Miami. Trout left the game and X-rays were negative. The outfielder was scheduled for an MRI back in California before the series opener vs. Atlanta, and hopes to avoid the disabled list. The reigning AL MVP is hitting .337 and tied with Yankees rookie Aaron Judge for the major league home run lead with 16.

PRICE PRIMED

Red Sox lefty David Price is set to make his season debut, starting against the White Sox in Chicago. He has been sidelined since in early spring training because of a strained left elbow. The 31-year-old former AL Cy Young Award winner made two Triple-A rehab starts and gave up nine runs and 12 hits in 5 2/3 innings. Price went 17-9 for Boston last year.

SKIDDING

The Orioles have lost a season-worst seven in a row and been outscored 38-17 during the skid. Dylan Bundy (5-3, 2.92 ERA) aims to end the rut when he starts at Camden Yards against Yankees rookie Jordan Montgomery (2-3, 4.30 ERA).

KEEP TRYING

Marlins righty Edinson Volquez leads the majors in the losses going into this start at home against the Phillies. He is 0-7 with a 4.82 ERA. Volquez signed with Miami after going 10-11 with a 5.37 ERA last year for Kansas City.

FILLING IN

Oakland plans to recall righty Daniel Mengden from Triple-A Nashville to make his first major league start of the season in Cleveland. The 24-year-old missed much of the first two months following surgery on his right foot. He is 2-1 with a 2.21 ERA in four Triple-A starts this year. He reached the majors for the first time last season and went 2-9 with a 6.50 ERA in 14 starts for the A's.

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MLB
Dunkel

Monday, May 29


Atlanta @ LA Angels

Game 979-980
May 29, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Teheran) 13.313
LA Angels
(Nolasco) 14.175
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-120); Over

Cincinnati @ Toronto

Game 977-978
May 29, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Bonilla) 14.486
Toronto
(Stroman) 15.915
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-200
9
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-200); Under

Seattle @ Colorado

Game 975-976
May 29, 2017 @ 3:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Gaviglio) 15.706
Colorado
(Chtwood) 14.632
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-150
11
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+130); Over

Houston @ Minnesota

Game 973-974
May 29, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Peacock) 17.123
Minnesota
(Santana) 15.171
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-125); Over

Detroit @ Kansas City

Game 971-972
May 29, 2017 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Norris) 15.779
Kansas City
(Hammel) 14.478
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-105); Under

Tampa Bay @ Texas

Game 969-970
May 29, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Ramirez) 14.766
Texas
(Perez) 17.369
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-115); Under

NY Yankees @ Baltimore

Game 967-968
May 29, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Mntgmry) 15.501
Baltimore
(Bundy) 13.969
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-105); Over

Boston @ Chicago White Sox

Game 965-966
May 29, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Price) 17.357
Chicago White Sox
(Holmberg) 14.354
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-185
9
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-185); Under

Oakland @ Cleveland

Game 963-964
May 29, 2017 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Mengden) 13.373
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 16.175
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-240
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-240); Over

Chicago Cubs @ San Diego

Game 961-962
May 29, 2017 @ 4:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hndrcks) 15.932
San Diego
(Cosart) 13.170
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-200
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-200); Under

Milwaukee @ NY Mets

Game 959-960
May 29, 2017 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Garza) 13.956
NY Mets
(Gsellman) 17.553
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-135); Over

Arizona @ Pittsburgh

Game 957-958
May 29, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Delgado) 12.979
Pittsburgh
(Williams) 15.957
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-115); Over

Washington @ San Francisco

Game 955-956
May 29, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Roark) 13.718
San Francisco
(Moore) 15.301
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-105); Under

LA Dodgers @ St. Louis

Game 953-954
May 29, 2017 @ 2:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Hill) 15.051
St. Louis
(Leake) 17.513
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-105); Under

Philadelphia @ Miami

Game 951-952
May 29, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Hllckson) 13.857
Miami
(Volquez) 15.322
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-150); Over

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MLB

Monday, May 29

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BALTIMORE
NY Yankees are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games
Baltimore is 15-5 SU in their last 20 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

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

2:10 PM
BOSTON vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Boston's last 20 games
Boston is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home
Chi White Sox are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Boston

2:15 PM
LA DODGERS vs. ST. LOUIS
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games on the road
St. Louis is 10-4 SU in their last 14 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers

3:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Seattle is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games when playing Seattle
Colorado is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Seattle

4:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of San Francisco's last 24 games at home
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

4:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. PITTSBURGH
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona

4:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. NY METS
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
NY Mets are 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee

4:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. CLEVELAND
Oakland is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

4:40 PM
CHI CUBS vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
San Diego is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games

7:07 PM
CINCINNATI vs. TORONTO
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

7:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. MIAMI
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

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

8:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TEXAS
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

9:07 PM
ATLANTA vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home

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MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, May 29

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PHILADELPHIA (17 - 31) at MIAMI (18 - 30) - 7:10 PM
JEREMY HELLICKSON (R) vs. EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-19 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
HELLICKSON is 8-2 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HELLICKSON is 6-0 (+7.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
HELLICKSON is 6-0 (+8.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 48-55 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 7-18 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
MIAMI is 6-15 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 11-23 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 14-25 (-12.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. MIAMI since 1997
HELLICKSON is 4-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.029.
His team's record is 9-2 (+8.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-9. (-8.9 units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 4-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.02 and a WHIP of 1.321.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-1. (+5.8 units)

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LA DODGERS (31 - 20) at ST LOUIS (24 - 23) - 2:15 PM
RICH HILL (L) vs. MIKE LEAKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 127-97 (-6.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 10-23 (-13.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 51-58 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 16-27 (-18.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 67-73 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 2-8 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 4-16 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 38-49 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 50-56 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 9-17 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 20-29 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LEAKE is 35-46 (-21.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
LEAKE is 4-14 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEAKE is 1-8 (-9.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEAKE is 1-9 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-1 (+0.5 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

RICH HILL vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HILL is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LEAKE is 5-5 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.072.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-7. (-5.7 units)

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WASHINGTON (30 - 19) at SAN FRANCISCO (22 - 30) - 4:05 PM
TANNER ROARK (R) vs. MATT MOORE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 17-27 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 34-21 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 200-148 (+42.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 111-108 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 31-38 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 72-73 (-23.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

TANNER ROARK vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
ROARK is 3-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 1.100.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

MATT MOORE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MOORE is 0-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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ARIZONA (31 - 21) at PITTSBURGH (23 - 28) - 4:05 PM
RANDALL DELGADO (R) vs. TREVOR WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 31-21 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 12-4 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 23-13 (+10.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 103-70 (+27.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 75-93 (-28.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 19-33 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-2 (+0.8 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

RANDALL DELGADO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
DELGADO is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 8.31 and a WHIP of 2.540.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
WILLIAMS is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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MILWAUKEE (27 - 23) at NY METS (21 - 27) - 4:10 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. ROBERT GSELLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GARZA is 4-17 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in road games in May games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 29-11 (+18.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 27-23 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 13-8 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 11-6 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 21-27 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 55-53 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 2-9 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY METS are 41-40 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-0 (+3.4 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

MATT GARZA vs. NY METS since 1997
GARZA is 2-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.60 and a WHIP of 1.213.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)

ROBERT GSELLMAN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GSELLMAN is 0-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 11.25 and a WHIP of 3.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (25 - 24) at SAN DIEGO (19 - 33) - 4:40 PM
KYLE HENDRICKS (R) vs. JARRED COSART (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1624-1710 (-262.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 835-856 (-159.1 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1194-1269 (-200.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 786-748 (-155.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 37-74 (-32.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.

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

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HENDRICKS is 3-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.56 and a WHIP of 0.836.
His team's record is 4-1 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

JARRED COSART vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
COSART is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 37.72 and a WHIP of 4.192.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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OAKLAND (22 - 27) at CLEVELAND (25 - 23) - 4:10 PM
DANIEL MENGDEN (R) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 159-214 (-48.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 121-181 (-52.6 Units) against the money line in road games in May games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 45-74 (-23.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 20-30 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 0-5 (-10.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 this season.
CLEVELAND is 9-13 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 12-19 (-15.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 10-13 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CARRASCO is 24-36 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 1-9 (-11.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 9-19 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

DANIEL MENGDEN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. OAKLAND since 1997
CARRASCO is 2-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.583.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.7 units)

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BOSTON (27 - 22) at CHI WHITE SOX (23 - 26) - 2:10 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. DAVID HOLMBERG (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 662-596 (-81.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 1-11 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in road games after getting shut out over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 33-26 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-13 (+14.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 18-7 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

DAVID PRICE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
PRICE is 5-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.30 and a WHIP of 1.111.
His team's record is 8-5 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-5. (+2.6 units)

DAVID HOLMBERG vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (29 - 18) at BALTIMORE (25 - 23) - 1:05 PM
JORDAN MONTGOMERY (L) vs. DYLAN BUNDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 114-97 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 65-38 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-10 (+7.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY YANKEES are 16-6 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 207-333 (-103.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-3 (-0.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
6 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.0 Units)

JORDAN MONTGOMERY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MONTGOMERY is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

DYLAN BUNDY vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BUNDY is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.65 and a WHIP of 1.655.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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TAMPA BAY (27 - 26) at TEXAS (25 - 26) - 8:05 PM
ERASMO RAMIREZ (R) vs. MARTIN PEREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 95-120 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 7-19 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 59-77 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 120-96 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 58-34 (+25.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 33-17 (+16.7 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 69-38 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 41-20 (+18.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 31-23 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 88-66 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 92-70 (+22.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 71-48 (+22.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 45-34 (+16.0 Units) against the money line 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.

ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
RAMIREZ is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 8.47 and a WHIP of 1.765.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

MARTIN PEREZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PEREZ is 0-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.76 and a WHIP of 1.525.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

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DETROIT (23 - 27) at KANSAS CITY (21 - 28) - 7:15 PM
DANIEL NORRIS (L) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 322-409 (-91.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 208-181 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 64-45 (+18.0 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 117-76 (+29.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
NORRIS is 14-6 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 265-383 (-109.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 6-15 (-8.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HAMMEL is 13-19 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

DANIEL NORRIS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
NORRIS is 0-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.47 and a WHIP of 1.372.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.6 units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. DETROIT since 1997
HAMMEL is 2-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 8.53 and a WHIP of 2.211.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.3 units)

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HOUSTON (35 - 16) at MINNESOTA (26 - 20) - 2:10 PM
BRAD PEACOCK (R) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 26-20 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 42-35 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 35-16 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 15-6 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 28-10 (+16.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 27-42 (-15.8 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 42-66 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-32 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 57-93 (-29.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 44-78 (-26.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 1-9 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

BRAD PEACOCK vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PEACOCK is 0-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SANTANA is 3-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.20 and a WHIP of 1.012.
His team's record is 4-0 (+5.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.7 units)

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SEATTLE (22 - 29) at COLORADO (33 - 19) - 3:10 PM
SAM GAVIGLIO (R) vs. TYLER CHATWOOD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 83-99 (-30.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 33-19 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 17-9 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
COLORADO is 14-6 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 23-14 (+8.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHATWOOD is 1-7 (-8.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 11 to 11.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

SAM GAVIGLIO vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

TYLER CHATWOOD vs. SEATTLE since 1997
CHATWOOD is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 7.11 and a WHIP of 1.264.
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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CINCINNATI (24 - 25) at TORONTO (23 - 27) - 7:05 PM
LISALVERTO BONILLA (R) vs. MARCUS STROMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 321-274 (+45.6 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 418-384 (+52.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
TORONTO is 68-68 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
STROMAN is 21-23 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STROMAN is 9-15 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STROMAN is 6-14 (-15.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

LISALVERTO BONILLA vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

MARCUS STROMAN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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ATLANTA (21 - 27) at LA ANGELS (26 - 27) - 9:05 PM
JULIO TEHERAN (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEHERAN is 13-27 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEHERAN is 7-22 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 210-160 (+42.4 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
ATLANTA is 46-44 (+16.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 48-58 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 38-35 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 40-39 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 1-10 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JULIO TEHERAN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

RICKY NOLASCO vs. ATLANTA since 1997
NOLASCO is 6-10 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.19 and a WHIP of 1.538.
His team's record is 9-14 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-13. (-4.9 units)

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MLB

Monday, May 29

MLB Overs went 10-2 (83.33%) on Sunday, cutting into the Under trend of the last 7 days (54-35 - 60.67%).

Full season:

Over 374

Under 339

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Monday's Diamond Notes
May 29, 2017

Hottest team: Astros (4-0 past four games, 15-5 past 20 overall)

The Astros enter Memorial Day with league's best winning percentage (.686), going 35-16 over the first 51 games with a 10-game lead in the American League West Division. They also lead the AL with a plus-66 run differential, second only to the Dodgers in the majors. The Astros might be even better if they didn't have to face the American League Central. They're just 5-8 against AL Central foes, and on Monday they open a set with division leader Minnesota at Target Field. We'll see if they can stay hot against Ervin Santana, the league leader in ERA at 1.80. The Astros counter with Brad Peacock, who is 2-5 in their past seven road outings against a team with a winning overall mark.

Coldest team Orioles (0-7 past seven games, 3-13 past 16 overall)

The Orioles were jockeying for first place in the American League East, but they have fallen on hard times. They're coming off a three-game sweep in Houston, totally outclassed by the Astros, and they're in the midst of a seven-game losing skid. The O's have averaged just 2.4 runs per game during the losing streak while allowing 5.92 runs per game over the past 13. Baltimore turns to Dylan Bundy to try and end the skid. They're 4-0 in Bundy's past four outings against divisional foes, 5-1 in his past six home starts and 5-2 in his past seven against teams with a winning overall record.

Hottest pitcher: Ervin Santana, Twins (7-2, 1.80 ERA)

Santana checks into Monday's game with the best ERA in the majors at 1.80, edging out Astros' Dallas Keuchel (1.81). The key to his success has been his ability to limit his hits allowed, giving up just 31 hits with 27 walks and 50 strikeouts over 70 innings. Opponents are hitting just .134 against Santana while he has posted an impressive 0.83 WHIP. He'll look to hold down the Astros, who rank seventh in the majors with 252 runs scored. He has yielded seven homers, and the Astros rank third in MLB with 72 clouts. It will be Santana's biggest test to date.

Coldest pitcher: Matt Moore, Giants (2-5, 5.28 ERA)

Moore is trending in the right direction with quality starts over his past three outings, but he still has just one win to show for his efforts and he has the highest ERA of any pitcher starting on Memorial Day. He'll also be facing a Washington Nationals offense ranking fourth in the majors with a plus-57 run differential while leading the National League East by 8 1/2 games. Conversely, the Nationals are 24-10 in Tanner Roark's past 34 outings, while going 11-5 over his past 16 road starts. While he has been pitching better, the Giants are still just 2-6 over Moore's past eight starts, and 0-4 over his past four assignments against teams with a winning percentage over .600.

Biggest UNDER run: Rays (7-1 past eight games overall)

The Rays erupted for eight runs in a win Sunday in Minnesota, snapping a seven-game under streak. It was a rare showing of offense, as they entered Sunday's game averaging just 3.0 runs per game during their seven-game under run. While the under is 7-1 over their past eight outings, the 'over' is 6-1 in Erasmo Ramirez's past seven road outings and 4-1 in his past five outings. The 'under' is 4-0 in their past four against AL West foes and 4-0 in their past four road games against a team with a losing record. The 'over' is 4-1 in the past five home games for Texas, but the under is 5-1-1 in Martin Perez's past seven home starts and 11-2 in the past 13 series openers for the Rangers.

Biggest OVER run: Marlins (6-2-1 past nine games overall)

The 'over' has been the play for Miami lately, although it's a mix of their offense and poor pitching. Their offense has been a bit erratic, recording run totals of 10, three, 11, one, eight, two and nine over the past seven outings. The Marlins are allowing 6.08 runs per game over the past 12 outings. The under is 22-9 in Miami's past 31 games against teams with a winning percentage under .400, and the over is 15-5-2 in the past 22 series openers for the Marlins. However, the 'under' is 4-1 in Edinson Volquez's past five starts and 7-2-2 in Jeremy Hellickson's past 11 starts overall for the Phillies. The under is also 6-0-1 in Hellickson's past seven starts against Miami, so the over streak will be put to the test.

Matchup to watch: Royals vs. Tigers

The Royals and Tigers do battle at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City in a battle between two of the more disappointing teams in baseball. Each club entered the season with high hopes in the American League Central, but it hasn't gone according to plan. It might get worse for the Royals, who roll out Jason Hammel to face the Tigers. He has an abysmal 7.98 career ERA in nine appearances (six starts) against Detroit, posting a 2-2 record. Meanwhile, Daniel Norris enters with a 0-1 record and 3.47 ERA in four career outings against K.C. The Tigers enter just 1-4 over their past five overall, 0-4 in their past four road games agaisnt a right-handed starter and 0-4 in their past four vs. RHP. The Royals are just 1-8 over Hammel's past nine outings, 1-4 in their past five home starts and 4-10 in their past 14 games against teams with a losing overall record.

Betcha didn’t know: The Opening Day starter for the Angels, Ricky Nolasco, has faced Atlanta plenty over his career. He enters with a 6-10 record and a 5.11 ERA in 23 starts and one relief appearance in his career against the Braves. Meanwhile, Julio Teheran hasn't been much better, going 3-9 with a 5.63 ERA in 15 career interleague starts. The Braves are 1-4 over Teheran's past five outings, 0-5 in their past five against AL West foes and 12-26 in their past 38 interleague outings. On the flip side, the Halos are 4-0 in their past four at home and 4-0 in their past four home games against a right-handed starter. The Anges are also 4-1 in Nolasco's past five home starts against a team with a losing record.

Biggest public favorite: Indians (-250) vs. Athletics

Biggest public underdog: Tigers (+115) at Royals

Biggest line move: Indians (-210 to -250) vs. Athletics

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Diamond Trends - Monday
May 29, 2017

TOP SU TREND

-- The Angels are 12-0 since Apr 13, 2004 as a home favorite after a game as a road favorite in which they allowed 6+ runs.

TOP OU TREND

-- The Pirates are 15-0-1 OU (3.91 ppg) since Apr 04, 2014 in the first game of a series with no rest off a loss as a favorite where they had at least three times as many hits as runs.

TOP STARTER TREND

-- The Angels are 0-8 OU (-3.06 ppg) since Aug 15, 2016 when Ricky Nolasco starts after his team lost in his last two starts.

TOP CHOICE TREND

-- The Royals are 0-12 OU (-3.71 ppg) since Oct 02, 2016 at home after they had fewer team-left-on-base than their opponent last game.

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MLB notebook: Indians move Salazar to bullpen
May 28, 2017

MIAMI -- Los Angeles Angels slugger Mike Trout, a two-time American League MVP who leads the majors with 16 homers, sprained his left thumb in the fifth inning Sunday while stealing second base in an eventual loss to the Miami Marlins.

He left the game in the middle of the sixth, and the Angels said X-rays showed no broken bones.

"It was a scary thing," Trout said. "There's no fracture -- that's a relief.

"I jammed (my thumb) on the bag. It was sore. It was aching. I will ice it and see how it feels tomorrow."

--The Cleveland Indians announced that struggling right-handed starter Danny Salazar will be sent to the bullpen to work on his throwing routine and regain his confidence.

Salazar, an All-Star last season, is 3-5 with a 5.50 ERA in 10 starts this season, striking out 73 in 52 1/3 innings but allowing 55 hits and 28 walks. He owns the league's best strikeout rate.

Manager Terry Francona said the 27-year-old Salazar will be available as a reliever beginning Wednesday and might start a game next week during Cleveland's road trip.

--Second baseman Daniel Murphy was one of four regulars not in the lineup for the Washington Nationals in their series finale with the San Diego Padres on Sunday.

Murphy, who has been ill, did not play on Friday or Saturday against the Padres as Washington aces Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg combined for 28 strikeouts for 5-1 and 3-0 wins, respectively.

Also out of the starting lineup for rest days were right fielder Bryce Harper, left fielder Jayson Werth and catcher Matt Wieters. Harper is hitting .337 with a team-high 15 homers and 41 RBIs while Murphy is hitting .316 with nine homers and 33 RBIs.

--The St. Louis Cardinals placed second baseman Kolten Wong on the 10-day disabled list with a left elbow strain.

Wong was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Colorado Rockies after experiencing soreness in his left elbow for a second time in a week. The DL move is retroactive to May 27.

Wong is batting .278 with one home run and 16 RBIs in 41 games this year. He left a May 20 game with left elbow discomfort and did not start again until Wednesday.

The Cardinals also recalled rookie infielder Paul DeJong from Triple-A Memphis prior to Sunday's game against the Rockies. He made his major league debut and became the ninth player in St. Louis history to homer in his first career at-bat.

DeJong, 23, was the Cardinals' fourth-round draft selection in 2015. He is batting .294 with a team-high 11 home runs (fifth in the Pacific Coast League) and 31 RBIs in 46 games with Memphis this season.

--The Texas Rangers placed left-hander Dario Alvarez on the 10-day disabled list Sunday retroactive to Thursday with a left elbow strain and have recalled infielder/outfielder Drew Robinson from Triple-A Round Rock.

Alvarez is 2-0 with a 3.48 ERA in 13 relief outings with Texas this season.

Robinson is 0-for-2 in one game with Texas this season. At Round Rock, he is batting .264 with one homer and 11 RBIs.

-- Five-time All-Star David Price is expected to make his season debut Monday for the Boston Red Sox in the opener of a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox.

The 31-year-old left-hander hasn't pitched in the majors since Oct. 2 because of a strained left elbow.

Price, the 2012 American League Cy Young winner, allowed nine runs (six earned) and 12 hits, struck out eight and walked two in 5 2/3 innings in two rehab starts for Triple-A Pawtucket. He threw 89 pitches in 3 2/3 innings in his last outing.

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MONDAY, MAY 29

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

NYY at BAL 01:05 PM

O 9.5

HOU at MIN 02:10 PM

U 9.0

BOS at CHW 02:10 PM

CHW +160

U 9.5

LAD at STL 02:15 PM

O 8.5

SEA at COL 03:10 PM

O 11.0

WAS at SF 04:05 PM

U 8.5

ARI at PIT 04:05 PM

O 9.5

OAK at CLE 04:10 PM

OAK +210

O 9.0

MIL at NYM 04:10 PM

MIL +130

O 8.0

CHC at SD 04:40 PM

SD +185

U 8.5

CIN at TOR 07:07 PM

CIN +170

U 9.0

PHI at MIA 07:10 PM

PHI +135

U 9.0

DET at KC 07:15 PM

O 9.0

TB at TEX 08:05 PM

U 9.5

ATL at LAA 09:07 PM

ATL +110

O 8.0