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LEADING OFF: Yankees' skid at 7, Scherzer rides K streak
June 20, 2017

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

HITTING THE SKIDS

Despite another home run by Aaron Judge, who leads the majors with 24, the Yankees lost their seventh straight game Tuesday night - their longest slide in a single season since April 2007. A week ago, New York led the AL East by four games after winning the opener of a West Coast trip. But even with the return of closer Aroldis Chapman from the disabled list, the Yankees have dropped out of first place for the first time since mid-May. Rookie left-hander Jordan Montgomery (4-4, 3.78 ERA) attempts to stop the skid against Ricky Nolasco (2-8, 5.01) and the Angels. Nolasco is winless in nine starts since April 27, losing his last six.

MAD MAX

Nationals ace Max Scherzer (8-4, 2.26) tries to extend his career-best streak of double-digit strikeout games to six when he faces Giancarlo Stanton, Marcell Ozuna and the Marlins. ''It's a cool accomplishment. That's not easy to do,'' Scherzer said after his most recent outing against the Mets. ''Your pitches have to be sharp every single time out.'' The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner leads the league in ERA and strikeouts (134). He has won four of his last five starts. ''You cannot let him get the lead,'' Mets manager Terry Collins said. ''You watch his demeanor on the mound. When he starts walking around with that big, long pace that he's got, he's locked in.''

GETTING CLOSER

Rangers lefty Cole Hamels makes his second rehab start with Double-A Frisco, against Midland. Hamels has been out since early May with a strained muscle on his right side but could rejoin the Texas rotation next week in Cleveland. He threw three scoreless innings last Friday for Frisco. Hamels is 2-0 with a 3.03 ERA over five starts in his third season with the Rangers. He got hurt while warming up before his scheduled start May 2 at Houston.

IMPERFECT 10

Giants right-hander Jeff Samardzija (2-9, 4.81 ERA) hopes to avoid becoming the first big league pitcher with 10 losses this season when he starts in Atlanta against Matt Kemp and the Braves. Samardzija is tied for most losses in the majors with Boston right-hander Rick Porcello, last year's AL Cy Young Award winner.

ROCK SOLID

Jeff Hoffman (4-0, 2.25) can extend a dominant stretch to begin the season when the Rockies continue a surprisingly meaningful NL West series against the Diamondbacks. Hoffman, a rookie right-hander acquired from Toronto in a trade for Troy Tulowitzki in 2015, gave up seven runs in his lone appearance against Arizona last season, but he's been a different pitcher this year for contending Colorado. He'll face right-hander Taijuan Walker (5-3, 3.32), who has allowed one run in 11 innings over his past two starts.

PAX PANIC?

Mariners left-hander James Paxton hasn't been the same since a left forearm strain landed him on the disabled list, and he'll try to get right in a start against Justin Verlander and the Tigers. Paxton (5-2, 3.23) had a 1.43 ERA through six starts before going on the DL, but he's given up 14 earned runs in 18 innings over four starts since. Paxton's fastball averaged just under 95 mph in his last start, down nearly 3 mph from opening day. Verlander (4-4, 4.50) hasn't won since May 20, but did throw seven innings of two-run ball against Tampa Bay last time out.

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Umpire Joe West works 5,000th game
June 20, 2017

DENVER (AP) Umpire Joe West worked his 5,000th regular season game Tuesday night at Coors Field, and he vividly remembers his first more than 40 years ago.

''It was in Atlanta's Fulton County Stadium and Bob Watson hit this long fly ball down the left field line, and at the last second I called it foul and I was praying, `I hope I'm right,''' he said before Tuesday's game. ''I remember all those things.''

West was behind the plate for a matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies for his milestone game. The 64-year-old, nicknamed ''Cowboy'' Joe, is the third umpire to work at least 5,000 games, joining Hall of Famer Bill Klem (5,375) and Bruce Froemming (5,163).

West arrived at Coors Field with his brother, John. He got a congratulatory pat at home plate from his crew just before the game started and then called a strike on Gregor Blanco to start a key NL West matchup.

The milestone was recognized with a short video in the middle of the fifth inning, and West waved to the fans who cheered him.

West made his major league debut as a 23-year-old on Sept. 14, 1976, in a game between the Braves and Houston Astros. He joined the NL staff full time in 1978. His 40 seasons umpiring in the majors are the most by any umpire, but he will need to keep working for a few more years to umpire the most games.

''I've been here more years, but you've got to realize when Bill Klem worked, they didn't have a week off at a time, he didn't go to replay and he didn't have those luxuries that the smart union chief has gotten for the umpires now,'' West said.

West has also worked two All-Star Games, 123 postseason games and six World Series, including 2016.

He was on the crew during the historic 2004 AL Championship Series when the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the New York Yankees after losing the first three games of the series. Among the most memorable plays was during Game 6, when New York's Alex Rodriguez slapped the ball out of Bronson Arroyo's glove as the pitcher tried to tag him on the first base line.

The umpires called Rodriguez out.

''When we called it, we knew we were right and we knew we'd get killed,'' West said. ''The crazy thing was the next day when we walked out to work the game, they gave us a standing ovation. It wasn't a happy standing ovation because the Yankees lost, but they respected what we did.''

West also has a rich history with both of Tuesday's managers. He was friends with the father of Arizona skipper Torey Lovullo.

''Joe popped up in my dad's life from time to time,'' Lovullo said. ''Probably the most touching thing was he came to my dad's funeral arrangement in Nashville. Joe got up and spoke about my father in a very endearing way that I will never forget.''

Colorado's Bud Black said his first ejection as a manager was by West when he was a rookie manager with San Diego 10 years ago. West changed a home run by Padres catcher Josh Bard to a ground-rule double, and Black didn't agree with the call.

''Josh Bard charged out of the dugout in full equipment, went out to second base, to the umpires,'' Black said. ''So I followed him out there. And then from there, without getting overly verbal, I was ejected.''

West remembered the game after some reflection.

''He followed me around the infield until I kicked him out,'' West said. ''He wanted me to kick him out.''

West has worked multiple no-hitters and witnessed the 400th career home run of Albert Pujols and Willie McCovey's 500th homer. He said the best games are the ones without controversy.

''I had Nolan Ryan's fifth no-hitter at first base and I had Clay Buchholz's first no-hitter. You look back on all those things and you're a piece of history every day,'' he said. ''I always like it when we come off the field and we didn't leave a missed play out there.''

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Judge invited to All-Star Home Derby
June 20, 2017

NEW YORK (AP) Yankees rookie sensation Aaron Judge has been invited to participate in next month's Home Run Derby.

Judge said Tuesday that he received the invitation last week through his agent but had not yet decided whether to accept.

The 25-year-old outfielder, a towering presence at 6-foot-7, tops the major leagues with 24 home runs after connecting Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels. He is second in the American League with a .333 batting average and 54 RBIs.

''I'm going to think about it for a while,'' Judge said. ''Just haven't honestly thought about. I'm more focused on what I can do for the team right now, and we'll see what I decide to do.''

The derby will be held at Marlins Park in Miami on July 10. Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton is the defending champion after winning last year at San Diego's Petco Park.

Judge hit the longest home run of the season, at 495 feet. Growing up, he had thought about what it would be like to swing in the slugger smash-athon.

''Never really dreamed that it would actually happen. It was pretty surreal,'' he said.

New York manager Joe Girardi said he isn't worried about Judge picking up bad habits in his swing because of the repeated exertions in the derby and extra batting practice before the event.

''I watch him take BP, and he uses the whole field. So he'll do the same thing,'' Girardi said. ''Players, you want them to go enjoy the All-Star Game because it's something they've earned. But you do worry about fatigue for those guys because they've got to travel. The good thing is we have a Sunday day game here. It'll be easy to get down there. So it shouldn't be too bad.''

Judge leads AL with 2.6 million votes in fan balloting for starters for the All-Star Game, to be played July 11. Only Washington outfielder Bryce Harper, who tops the National League at 2.8 million, has more.

Judge homered in his first big league plate appearance last Aug. 13. He has hit 11 home runs to the opposite field in right this year, four to center and nine to left, according to Fangraphs.

ESPN, which televises the derby, hopes Judge agrees to join.

''Fans would truly anticipate and enjoy having Aaron Judge, one of the game's top young stars, take part in this great annual baseball showcase,'' network spokesman Josh Krulewitz said.

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Phillies making moves
June 20, 2017

The Philadelphia Phillies may have the worst record in the major leagues, but they are still making moves.

In a somewhat surprising transaction, the Phillies designated right-handed pitcher Jeanmar Gomez and outfielder Michael Saunders for assignment.

They called up left-hander Hoby Milner and outfielder Cameron Perkins from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take their place on the roster.

Gomez was the team's closer last season, when he recorded 37 saves, and is making $4.2 million this season. Gomez lost his closer's job early this season and has a 7.25 ERA in 18 appearances in 2017.

Saunders was selected to the 2016 All-Star Game while playing for the Toronto Blue Jays. He was batting .298 with 16 homers at the break last season, although his numbers declined in the second half and he finished the season batting .253 with 24 homers.

Signed as a free agent by the Phillies in the offseason, Saunders is making $9 million, but is hitting just .205 with six homers. He has four hits in his last 40 at-bats.

It suggests the Phillies are ridding themselves of veterans in an attempt to rebuild.

Hoby was 1-2 with a 2.60 ERA for Lehigh Valley this season, while Perkins was hitting .298 with six homers.

The Phillies also placed Jerad Eickhoff on the 10-day disabled list with an upper back strain.

Eickhoff, 26, went 11-14 with a 3.65 ERA last season, but he is 0-7 with a 4.81 ERA this year.

The Phillies have not yet decided how they will fill Eickhoff's spot in the rotation.

To replace Eickhoff on the roster, the Phillies called up first baseman Brock Stassi from Lehigh Valley. Stassi hit just .197 in an earlier stint with the Phillies this season.

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June's Best Bets and Opinions:

Date W-L-T % Units Record

06/20/2017................... 9-18-1......................... 33.33%................. -49.95
06/19/2017................... 11-8-0......................... 57.89%................. +11.40
06/18/2017................... 8-12-2......................... 40.00%.................. -20.25
06/17/2017................... 6-10-1 ..........................37.50%................. -22.50
06/16/2017................... 13-8-0 ..........................61.90%................. +23.50
06/15/2017.................... 9-7-0........................... 56.25%................. +10.00
06/14/2017................... 12 - 10 - 1..................... 54.55%................. +14.50
06/13/2017................... 11 - 8 - 2 ......................57.89%.................. +17.00
06/12/2017.................... 6 - 7 - 2 .......................46.15%....................-.1.25
06/11/2017.................... 3 - 8 -1....................... 27.27%.................... -25.00
06/10/2017.................... 9 - 16 - 0..................... 36.00%................... -31.00
06/09/2017................... 10 - 10 - 0..................... 50.00%................... +1.75
06/08/2017.................... 7 - 9 - 0....................... 43.75%.................... -8.50
06/07/2017.................... 8 - 12 - 1..................... 40.00%................... -18.50
06/06/2017.................... 9 - 11 - 1..................... 45.00%................... -11.25
06/05/2017.................... 6 - 2 - 1....................... 75.00%.................. +20.50
06/04/2017.................... 8 - 10 - 0...................... 44.44%.................. -10.00
06/03/2017.................... 8 - 8 - 0........................ 50.00%................... -2.50
06/02/2017.................. 10 - 10 - 1....................... 50.00%.................. - 2.25
06/01/2017.................... 6 - 5 - 0....................... 54.55%.................. + 7.25

Totals:.........................169 - 189 - 14..................45.92%................. - 64.55


June's Best Bets:
Ats..................Totals:

06/20/2017................1 - 6.............- 3.85.................5 - 8.................-3.80
06/19/2017................1 - 2..............-0.85.................5 - 5.................-0.50
06/18/2017................4 - 3.............+1.85.................2 - 6 - 1...........- 4.60
06/17/2017................1 - 3.............- 2.00.................4 - 4 - 1...........- 0.40
06/16/2017................4 - 3............+ 1.20.................7 - 4...............+ 2.60
06/15/2017................5 - 1............+ 4.60.................3 - 4................- 1.40
06/14/2017................5 - 3............+ 3.60.................4 - 4 - 1............- 0.40
06/13/2017................2 - 4...............-2.66................4 - 4 - 2.............-0.40
06/12/2017................2 - 4...............-0.95................3 - 2.................+0.80
06/11/2017................1 - 2..............- 0.60................1 - 3.................- 2.30
06/10/2017................3 - 7..............- 3.70................6 - 9.................- 3.90
06/09/2017................4 - 2............+ 2.65................3 - 7 .................- 4.70
06/08/2017................3 - 2............+ 2.00................4 - 4...................-0.40
06/07/2017................2 - 2............+ 0.80................5 - 6..................- 1.60
06/06/2017................4 - 2............+ 2.65................4 - 7..................- 3.70
06/05/2017................3 - 1............+ 2.35................5 - 1.................+ 3.90
06/04/2017................2 - 4..............- 1.60...............5 - 3.................+ 3.30
06/03/2017................0 - 3..............- 3.30...............8 - 5.................+ 2.50
06/02/2017................3 - 3.............+ 0.15...............5 - 6..................- 1.60
06/01/2017................3 - 0.............+ 3.95...............3 - 5..................- 2.50

Totals:....................52 - 55...........+ 6.19..............82 - 80 - 5............- 19.90

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MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, June 21


Cincinnati @ Tampa Bay

Game 929-930
June 21, 2017 @ 12:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Adleman) 13.824
Tampa Bay
(Ramirez) 14.993
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-140
9
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-140); Over

Detroit @ Seattle

Game 927-928
June 21, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Verlnder) 13.990
Seattle
(Paxton) 15.034
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-130); Under

Houston @ Oakland

Game 925-926
June 21, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Fiers) 16.872
Oakland
(Manaea) 15.301
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-115); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Minnesota

Game 923-924
June 21, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Holmberg) 14.140
Minnesota
(Berrios) 15.395
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-190
10
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-190); Under

Toronto @ Texas

Game 921-922
June 21, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Biagini) 16.029
Texas
(Ross) 13.221
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 3
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-110
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-110); Over

Cleveland @ Baltimore

Game 919-920
June 21, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 17.126
Baltimore
(Gausman) 13.570
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-165
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-165); Under

LA Angels @ NY Yankees

Game 917-918
June 21, 2017 @ 7:06 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Nolasco) 16.008
NY Yankees
(Mntgmry) 18.023
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-190
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-190); Over

Boston @ Kansas City

Game 915-916
June 21, 2017 @ 2:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Pmeranz) 15.234
Kansas City
(Kennedy) 16.297
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-145
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+125); Over

NY Mets @ LA Dodgers

Game 913-914
June 21, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Pill) 15.297
LA Dodgers
(Hill) 14.234
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
N/A

Arizona @ Colorado

Game 911-912
June 21, 2017 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Walker) 16.199
Colorado
(Hoffman) 17.525
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-140
12
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-140); Over

Pittsburgh @ Milwaukee

Game 909-910
June 21, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Williams) 15.779
Milwaukee
(Guerra) 13.289
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-135
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+115); Under

San Francisco @ Atlanta

Game 907-908
June 21, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Smrdzja) 14.523
Atlanta
(Newcomb) 15.344
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+115); Under

St. Louis @ Philadelphia

Game 905-906
June 21, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Wacha) 13.987
Philadelphia
(Pivetta) 11.838
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-130
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-130); Over

San Diego @ Chicago Cubs

Game 903-904
June 21, 2017 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Diaz) 14.108
Chicago Cubs
(Butler) 16.552
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-180
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-180); N/A

Washington @ Miami

Game 901-902
June 21, 2017 @ 12:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Scherzer) 16.074
Miami
(Straily) 14.128
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-150); Under

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, June 21

National League
Cardinals @ Phillies
Wacha is 1-2, 9.28 in his last five starts; over is 9-1 in his last ten. St Louis is 1-3 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 5-5-2

Pivetta is 1-2, 3.32 in his last four starts (over 3-3-1)— their 1st 5-inning record with him: 1-4-2

Cardinals lost five of last seven games; over is 6-0-1 in their last seven games. Philly lost 12 of last 13 games; under is 3-1-3 in their last six games.

Nationals @ Marlins
Scherzer is 4-1, 1.58 in his last five starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. Washington is 6-2 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 9-4-1

Straily is 4-1, 3.86 in his last six starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight. Miami is 4-3 in his home starts— their 1st 5-inning record with him: 8-5-1

Washington is 12-4 in its last 16 road games; over is 8-1 in their last nine games. Miami won six of its last seven home games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine home games.

Giants @ Braves
Samardzija is 1-4, 5.58 in his last five starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Giants are 3-5 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 1-8-5

Newcomb is 0-2, 2.92 in two MLB starts (under 2-0); Braves scored one run in the two games. Atlanta’s 1st 5-inning record with him: 0-2

Giants lost nine of last 11 games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Atlanta won four of last six games; under is 8-3-1 in their last 12 games.

Pirates @ Brewers
Williams is 1-0, 4.33 in his last five starts (over 4-1). Pirates are 3-1 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 4-3-1

Guerra is 0-1, 4.76 in his last three starts (over 4-2). Brewers’ 1st 5-inning record with him: 3-1-2

Pirates are 7-3 in their last ten games; under is 4-2-1 in their last seven games. Milwaukee lost three of its last four games; over is 6-1-1 in their last eight games.

Padres @ Cubs
Diaz is 0-0, 6.75 in two MLB starts (over 2-0). San Diego’s 1st 5-inning record with him: 1-0-1

Butler is 1-2, 3.92 in his last four starts (over 3-3-1). Cubs’ 1st 5-inning record with him: 4-3

San Diego lost nine of last 11 road games; over is 5-3 in their last eight road games. Cubs won four of last five games; under is 4-0 in their last four games.

Diamondbacks @ Rockies
Walker is 2-0, 0.82 in his last two starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Arizona is 4-2 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 6-3-1

Colorado is 5-0 in Hoffman starts; he is 1-0, 3.48 at home, 3-0, 1.33 on road. Rockies’ 1st 5-inning record with him: 5-0

Arizona won seven of its last eight games; under is 11-5-2 in their last 18 road games. Colorado won its last six games; over is 6-3-1 in last ten games at Coors Field.

Mets @ Dodgers
Pill is 0-1, 5.23 in two starts this year (over 2-0). Mets’ 1st 5-inning record with him: 1-1

Hill is 2-2, 6.95 in his last five starts, last three of which went over. Dodgers are 2-2 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 3-5

Mets lost six of their last eight games; seven of their last eight games went over. Dodgers won 11 of last 12 games; over is 10-1 in their last 11 games.

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American League
Angels @ New York
Nolasco is 0-6, 7.06 in his last six starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Angels are 1-6 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 4-7-3

Montgomery is 2-0, 2.89 in his last three starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. New York split his six home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 4-12

Angels lost three of last five games; over is 4-1 in their last five road games. New York lost its last seven games; over is 6-2 in New York’s last eight home games.

Indians @ Orioles
Carrasco is 3-1, 3.91 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Indians are 6-1 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 9-3-1

Gausman is 0-2, 9.19 in his last three starts; over is 7-1 in his last eight. Orioles are 6-2 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 6-9

Indians won six of their last seven games; over is 3-1 in their last four games. Baltimore is 4-9 in its last 13 games; last eight Oriole home games went over.

Blue Jays @ Rangers
Biagini is 0-4, 6.43 in his last four starts (under 6-2). Toronto’s 1st 5-inning record with him: 3-5

Ross allowed two runs in 5.2 IP (95 PT) in his first ’17 start, vs Seattle. Rangers’ 1st 5-inning record with him: 1-0

Toronto won three of its last four road games; four of their last six games went over. Texas won eight of last 11 games; over is 12-2-1 in their last 15 home games.

White Sox @ Twins
Holmberg is 1-0, 3.71 in four starts (17 IP, under 2-1-1). Chicago’s 1st 5-inning record with him: 2-1-1

Berrios is 3-0, 2.79 in his last three starts (under 6-0-1). Twins’ 1st 5-inning record with him: 5-2

White Sox lost six of last nine road games; over is 9-5 in their last 14 road games. Minnesota is 3-10 in its last 13 home games; under is 4-2 in their last six games.

Red Sox @ Royals
Pomeranz is 3-1, 3.77 in his last five starts (over 5-3 in his last eight). Boston is 3-3 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 6-7

Kennedy is 1-2, 6.30 in his last four starts; over is 7-1 in his last eight. Royals are 1-5 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 2-8-2

Red Sox are 8-4 in their last 12 games; four of their last six games stayed under. Kansas City won eight of last ten games; over is 11-3-1 in their last 15 games.

Astros @ A’s
Fiers is 3-0, 2.13 in his last four starts; over is 4-2-1 in his road starts. Astros are 5-2 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 6-6-1

Manaea is 5-0, 3.08 in his last six starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight. A’s are 4-2 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 5-4-3

Astros won three of last four games; over is 8-3-1 in their last 12 road games. Oakland won four of its last six games; over is 10-5-1 in their last 16 home games.

Tigers @ Mariners
Verlander is 0-1, 3.43 in his last four starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Detroit is 2-6 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 5-6-3

Paxton is 0-2, 12.91 in his last two starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Seattle is 4-2 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 5-3-2

Tigers lost nine of last 12 games; under is 3-1-1 in their last five games. Mariners are 8-3 in their last 11 home games; under is 5-0-1 in their last six home games.

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Reds @ Rays
Adleman is 2-1, 2.53 in his last five starts; over is 3-2 in his road starts. Reds are 1-4 in those road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 6-4-1

Ramirez is 0-2, 10.90 in his last four starts (over 5-2). Rays are 4-0 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 2-4-1

Reds lost 10 of their last 11 games; over is 12-5 in their last 17 games. Tampa Bay won six of last eight home games; Rays’ last seven home games went over the total.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
StL-Phil: Wacha 4-8; Pivetta 2-5
Wsh-Mia: Scherzer 9-5; Straily 7-7
SF-Atl: Samardzija 5-9; Newcomb 0-2
Pitt-Mil: Williams 5-3; Guerra 2-4
SD-Chi: Diaz 0-2; Butler 4-3
Az-Col: Walker 7-3; Hoffman 5-0
NY-LA; Pill 1-1; Hill 4-4

American League
LAA-NYY: Nolasco 3-11; Montgomery 5-7
Clev-Balt: Carrasco 10-3; Gausman 7-8
Tor-Tex: Biagini 3-5; Ross 1-0
Chi-Minn: Holmberg 3-1; Berrios 6-1
Bos-KC: Pomeranz 8-5; Kennedy 4-8
Hst-A’s: Fiers 8-5; Manaea 7-5
Det-Sea: Verlander 7-7; Paxton 5-5

Interleague
Cin-TB: Adleman 5-6; Ramirez 5-2

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
StL-Phil: Wacha 1-12; Pivetta 2-7
Wsh-Mia: Scherzer 3-14; Straily 2-14
SF-Atl: Samardzija 6-14; Newcomb 1-2
Pitt-Mil: Williams 4-4; Guerra 1-6
SD-Chi: Diaz 0-2; Butler 3-7
Az-Col: Walker 3-10; Hoffman 0-5
NY-LA; Pill 2-2; Hill 2-8

American League
LAA-NYY: Nolasco 4-14; Montgomery 4-12
Clev-Balt: Carrasco 2-13; Gausman 4-15
Tor-Tex: Biagini 2-8; Ross 1-1
Chi-Minn: Holmberg 1-4; Berrios 1-7
Bos-KC: Pomeranz 5-13; Kennedy 3-12
Hst-A’s: Fiers 6-13; Manaea 3-12
Det-Sea: Verlander 5-14; Paxton 1-10

Interleague
Cin-TB: Adleman 4-11; Ramirez 6-7

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Umpires
National League
StL-Phil: Favorites won last seven HGibson games.
Wsh-Mia: Six of last seven Demuth games went over.
SF-Atl: Underdogs won five of last six O’Nora games.
Pitt-Mil: Three of last four Layne games stayed under.
SD-Chi: Five of last six Blaser games went over total
Az-Col: Underdogs won seven of last ten Fletcher games.
NY-LA; Under is 6-0-1 in last seven Barksdale games.

American League
LAA-NYY: Favorites are 9-2 in last 11 Woodring games.
Clev-Balt: Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Blakney games.
Tor-Tex: Over is 4-2-1 in last seven Holbrook games.
Chi-Minn: Last seven Hickox games went over the total.
Bos-KC: Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Morales games.
Hst-A’s: Five of last six Dreckman games stayed under.
Det-Sea: Under is 4-1-2 in last seven Carlson games.

Interleague
Cin-TB: Four of last six Carapazza games stayed under.

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 39-22 AL, favorites -$82
AL @ NL– 37-35 AL, favorites -$629
Total: 76-57 AL, favorites -$711

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 39-26-1
AL @ NL: Over 41-26-2
Total: Over 80-52-3

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 6/20/17
Ariz 12-15-9……21-9–5……….32-24
Atl 15-16-4……12-20-4……..27-36
Cubs 13-18-1……17-15-5………..30-33
Reds 9-21-3……14-20–2………23-41
Colo 24-9-5…….19-14-2……….43-23
LA 15-16-4……24-11-2……….39-27
Miami 14-19-2…….18-11-4……..32-30
Milw 17-9-6…….18-17-6…….35-26
Mets 16-13-1……..17-21-2……33-34
Philly 9-21-6………9-17-6……18-38
Pitt 15-17-2…..13-17-7……….28-34
St. Louis 14-14-3……..20-10-6……..34-24
SD 9-23-5…….16-15–4………25-38
SF 8-26-7……..13-15-4……..24-41
Wash 27-10-2……17-12-3………..44-22

Orioles 11-19-4……..17-16-3………28-35
Boston 15-19-5………15-15-2…….30-34
White Sox 13-23-6……..14-11–2……..27-34
Cleveland 18-15-4……..15-14-3……..32-29
Detroit 14-17-5…….16-14-4……..30-31
Astros 17-10-6……..22-15-2…….39-25
KC 12-17-6………16-14-6…….28-31
Angels 13-18-6………17-13-6…….30-31
Twins 17-8-3………14-19-6……..31-27
NYY 16-17-3……….20-10-1…..…36-27
A’s 10-19-4……..17-13-7……..27-32
Seattle 12-21-5……..18-12-5……..30-33
TB 16-12-8……..23-10-5……..39-22
Texas 17-10-5……..16-14-7………33-24
Toronto 12-20-2……..11-17-6……..23-37

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 6/20/17)
Ariz 12-36……..15-35……….27
Atl 8-35……..8-36…………16
Cubs 9-33……..16-37………..25
Reds 12-33……..16-37………28
Colo 9-38……..9-35..……….18
LA 9-35……..16-36..……..25
Miami 13-35……..12-33………25
Milw 12-32……17-41…..…..29
Mets 11-30……..15-39……….26
Philly 12-37……..7-32…………19
Pitt 9-34……..12-37……….21
StL 9-32……..10-36………..19
SD 17-37……..10-35………..27
SF 8-44……..9-32………….17
Wash 15-39……..14-32………29

Orioles 4-34……..14-37……….18
Boston 12-39……..8-31……….20
White Sox 12-42…….9-27……….21
Clev 9-38……..11-32……….20
Detroit 8-36…….16-34………24
Astros 10-33……..17-39………27
KC 5-35……..5-34…………10
Angels 16-38…….10-37………26
Twins 6-29……..11-40……….17
NYY 9-36……..12-32……….21
A’s 5-34……..12-38………17
Seattle 15-38…….14-36………29
TB 10-36……..18-38……..28
Texas 9-33……..17-37………26
Toronto 10-34……..7-36………..17

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Wednesday, June 21

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Trend Report
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12:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Washington is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Miami's last 16 games when playing at home against Washington

12:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Tampa Bay's last 13 games

2:15 PM
BOSTON vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kansas City's last 10 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games at home

2:20 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
San Diego is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games at home

7:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
LA Angels are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games at home

7:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. BALTIMORE
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Baltimore's last 18 games when playing Cleveland

7:35 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ATLANTA
San Francisco is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
San Francisco is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 10 games at home
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco

8:05 PM
TORONTO vs. TEXAS
Toronto is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Texas
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Texas's last 15 games at home

8:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. MILWAUKEE
Pittsburgh is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games
Milwaukee is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

8:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. MINNESOTA
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

8:40 PM
ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Arizona's last 18 games when playing Colorado
Arizona is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Colorado's last 12 games when playing at home against Arizona

10:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Oakland's last 13 games
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston

10:10 PM
DETROIT vs. SEATTLE
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Seattle's last 11 games when playing Detroit

10:10 PM
NY METS vs. LA DODGERS
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games at home

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Long Sheet

Wednesday, June 21

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WASHINGTON (43 - 28) at MIAMI (31 - 38) - 12:10 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. DANIEL STRAILY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 13-17 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
STRAILY is 27-18 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 17-6 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 14-5 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 12-2 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 16-10 (+9.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 22-7 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 18-7 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
SCHERZER is 23-4 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 82-101 (-26.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-2 (+0.3 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. MIAMI since 1997
SCHERZER is 6-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.91 and a WHIP of 1.140.
His team's record is 8-2 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+1.0 units)

DANIEL STRAILY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
STRAILY is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.19 and a WHIP of 0.981.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)

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SAN DIEGO (28 - 44) at CHICAGO CUBS (36 - 34) - 2:20 PM
MIGUEL DIAZ (R) vs. EDDIE BUTLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 41-80 (-32.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 36-34 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 353-293 (-76.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 878-802 (-152.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 839-860 (-161.8 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 26-28 (-15.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-61 (-32.6 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 789-841 (-184.1 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 794-755 (-158.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-2 (+3.1 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)

MIGUEL DIAZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

EDDIE BUTLER vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
BUTLER is 0-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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ST LOUIS (32 - 37) at PHILADELPHIA (22 - 47) - 7:05 PM
MICHAEL WACHA (R) vs. NICK PIVETTA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 32-37 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 78-79 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WACHA is 1-8 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 62-52 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 35-25 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-47 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-17 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 135-150 (-41.2 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 1-10 (-9.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-31 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-35 (-19.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-35 (-18.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

MICHAEL WACHA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
WACHA is 2-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.38 and a WHIP of 1.297.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

NICK PIVETTA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
PIVETTA is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (27 - 46) at ATLANTA (32 - 38) - 7:35 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. SEAN NEWCOMB (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 27-46 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 13-28 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-13 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 75-84 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-19 (-13.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-15 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAMARDZIJA is 20-27 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 30-44 (-21.7 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 17-10 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 216-194 (+36.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
ATLANTA is 31-54 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-2 (+0.6 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 3-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.39 and a WHIP of 1.088.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-5. (-5.1 units)

SEAN NEWCOMB vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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PITTSBURGH (33 - 38) at MILWAUKEE (38 - 35) - 8:10 PM
TREVOR WILLIAMS (R) vs. JUNIOR GUERRA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 77-99 (-35.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 18-29 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 83-101 (-29.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 38-35 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 8-2 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
MILWAUKEE is 26-21 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-26 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 60-63 (+8.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 58-42 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-1 (+3.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

JUNIOR GUERRA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
GUERRA is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.0 units)

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ARIZONA (44 - 27) at COLORADO (47 - 26) - 8:40 PM
TAIJUAN WALKER (R) vs. JEFF HOFFMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 47-26 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 22-13 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
COLORADO is 14-4 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
COLORADO is 25-11 (+16.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 25-18 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 33-18 (+14.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 29-17 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 20-9 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 44-27 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 33-16 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 34-19 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 5-2 (+3.6 Units) against ARIZONA this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.1 Units)

TAIJUAN WALKER vs. COLORADO since 1997
WALKER is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

JEFF HOFFMAN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HOFFMAN is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 7.71 and a WHIP of 2.141.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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NY METS (31 - 39) at LA DODGERS (46 - 26) - 10:10 PM
TYLER PILL (R) vs. RICH HILL (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

TYLER PILL vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

RICH HILL vs. NY METS since 1997
HILL is 0-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 13.51 and a WHIP of 2.729.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.5 units)

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BOSTON (40 - 31) at KANSAS CITY (34 - 36) - 2:15 PM
DREW POMERANZ (L) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 668-602 (-82.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 18-21 (-8.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
POMERANZ is 8-21 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
POMERANZ is 5-12 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 221-189 (+30.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 123-82 (+30.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 12-6 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 66-50 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 22-16 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 269-388 (-110.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
KENNEDY is 16-31 (-16.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

IAN KENNEDY vs. BOSTON since 1997
KENNEDY is 1-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.29 and a WHIP of 1.647.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

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LA ANGELS (37 - 37) at NY YANKEES (38 - 30) - 7:05 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. JORDAN MONTGOMERY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NOLASCO is 3-11 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 70-43 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 52-28 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 524-498 (+42.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 97-68 (+36.5 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
NOLASCO is 78-75 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 61-47 (+28.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 38-31 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 43-38 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 260-170 (-64.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-1 (+4.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
NOLASCO is 1-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.91 and a WHIP of 1.594.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

JORDAN MONTGOMERY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (37 - 32) at BALTIMORE (35 - 35) - 7:05 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 24-32 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 19-24 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 124-109 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 24-12 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 21-7 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 18-7 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-8 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 69-54 (+15.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CARRASCO is 19-5 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
CARRASCO is 1-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.056.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GAUSMAN is 2-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 0.69 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

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TORONTO (34 - 36) at TEXAS (35 - 35) - 8:05 PM
JOE BIAGINI (R) vs. TYSON ROSS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 19-26 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 130-105 (+28.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 36-20 (+16.9 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 74-46 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 29-15 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 95-73 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 99-78 (+22.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 76-53 (+23.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ROSS is 11-21 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-2 (+0.1 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

JOE BIAGINI vs. TEXAS since 1997
BIAGINI is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

TYSON ROSS vs. TORONTO since 1997
ROSS is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.411.
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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CHI WHITE SOX (31 - 38) at MINNESOTA (35 - 33) - 8:10 PM
DAVID HOLMBERG (L) vs. JOSE BERRIOS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 22-14 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 94-136 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-24 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 41-68 (-19.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-3 (+2.4 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.1 Units)

DAVID HOLMBERG vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

JOSE BERRIOS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BERRIOS is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-0 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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HOUSTON (48 - 24) at OAKLAND (31 - 40) - 10:05 PM
MICHAEL FIERS (R) vs. SEAN MANAEA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 22-15 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 174-99 (+58.3 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 48-24 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 14-4 (+10.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
HOUSTON is 25-8 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 25-10 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-2 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 35-18 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 19-6 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 168-227 (-51.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 41-68 (-21.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 58-74 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 50-83 (-27.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-1 (+4.5 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
FIERS is 0-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.32 and a WHIP of 1.380.
His team's record is 1-5 (-6.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.4 units)

SEAN MANAEA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MANAEA is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.71 and a WHIP of 0.987.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.0 units)

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DETROIT (32 - 38) at SEATTLE (36 - 37) - 10:10 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. JAMES PAXTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 324-412 (-92.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
VERLANDER is 60-72 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 9-17 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 88-69 (+13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 41-44 (-22.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 613-562 (-92.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 92-104 (-26.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 792-714 (-103.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PAXTON is 17-26 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PAXTON is 7-16 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-1 (+3.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
VERLANDER is 10-8 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.153.
His team's record is 11-10 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-10. (+0.9 units)

JAMES PAXTON vs. DETROIT since 1997
PAXTON is 2-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.80 and a WHIP of 1.325.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (30 - 40) at TAMPA BAY (38 - 36) - 12:10 PM
TIM ADLEMAN (R) vs. ERASMO RAMIREZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 29-20 (+9.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 106-130 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

TIM ADLEMAN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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Wednesday's Diamond Notes
June 21, 2017

Hottest team: Rockies (6-0 past seven games, 13-3 past 16 overall)

The Rockies opened their key National League West battle with the Diamondbacks with a narrow 4-3 in behind German Marquez, winning for the sixth consecutive game to take over the perch in the division. The Colorado pitching staff has allowed a total of just nine runs over the past three games, all at Coors Field, which is a feat in and of itself. The Rockies have won seven in a row at Coors Field, 13 of their past 16 overall and they're 20-8 in their past 28 games against right-handed starting pitching. They're also an impressive 5-0 in Jeff Hoffman's past five outings. The Diamondbacks have won six of Taijuan Walker's past eight starts, and four of his past five against divisional foes, so it should be a good battle.

Coldest team: Phillies (0-4 past four games, 1-12 past 13 overall)

The Phillies have dropped four in a row, but two of the losses came by one run and yesterday's loss was decided in the 11th inning. If things break slightly differently, the Phillies could be playing .500 ball or better during the past 13 games, but instead their 1-12. Six of the losses during the span are of the one-run variety. They'll try to get things right against the Cardinals on Wednesday, but it won't be easy. The Cardinals have won 20 of Michael Wacha's past 28 starts against teams with a losing overall record. The Phillies, on the other hand, are just 15-43 in their past 58 vs. RHP while winning just two of their past 10 home outings against righties.

Hottest pitcher: Max Scherzer, Nationals (8-4, 2.26 ERA)

Scherzer takes the ball in the first game of the day at 12:10 p.m. ET in Miami, looking for his fourth consecutive victory on the road. He has been on fire all season away from the nation's capital, going 6-1 with a 1.84 ERA over 58 2/3 innings acrosss eight starts while holding the opposition to an amazing .155 batting average. His 0.84 WHIP leads the league, and he also has managed 134 strikeouts over 99 2/3 innings in 14 starts overall. It will be his first start of the season against the Marlins, a team he is 6-2 with a 3.86 ERA against in nine outings since the start of the 2014 season.

Coldest pitcher: Kevin Gausman, Orioles (3-6, 6.60 ERA)

Gausman takes the ball looking to get on track with a win against the Indians, but it won't be easy. Cleveland has won six of their past seven outings, and they're 5-1 in their past six home games while going 7-1 in Carlos Carrasco's past eight assignments. Gausman has fallen off big time, allowing 55 earned runs over just 75 innings with an unsightly 1.92 WHIP and .338 opponent batting average. The reason for his struggles has been multi-fold, but his inability to keep the ball in the park and his frequent issuing of free passes are the two biggest reasons. The Orioles have won just four of thier past 13 games overall, and they're 1-7 in their past eight against teams with a winning overall mark.

Biggest UNDER run: Indians (19-7-3 past 29 road games overall)

The Indians has been hard on the opposition, especially when on the road or when Carrasco is on the hill. The Tribe has posted a 19-7-3 'under' mark in 29 road games overall while going 11-3 over Carrasco's past 14 outings. They're also 13-4 over the past 17 road starts by Carrasco. The under will be difficult against an Orioles team cashing the over on a regular basis lately. The over is 7-0-1 in Baltimore's past eight home games, 13-2-1 in their past 16 against a right-handed starter and 6-0-1 in Gausman's past seven home starts. The total was a push in Tuesday's battle, and the under is 3-1-1 in the past five meetings, while going 7-1-1 in the past nine meetings at Camden Yards.

Biggest OVER run: Reds (4-0 past four games, 10-3-1 past 14 overall)

The young Reds pitching staff has been very giving lately, allowing 27 runs over the past four outings. It's no surprise the 'over' has hit in each of those four contests. The over is 6-1-1 in the past eight road games for Cincinnati while going 4-1 in their past five vs. RHP. The over is also 22-8 in their past 30 against teams with a winning record while going 5-2 in Tim Adleman's past seven tries against a team with a winning overall mark. They're playing a perfect opponent, as Tampa has had the total hit the over very frequently in recent weeks. The over is 16-5-1 in the past 22 games, 7-0 in their past seven at home and 5-1 in Erasmo Ramirez's past six home outings.

Matchup to watch: Mariners vs. Tigers

The Mariners will look to continue hurting the Tigers, while Detroit looks for their first win of the series. Seattle has won three in a row, doing it with some pitching and timely hitting. They're average 6.2 runs per game over the nine past outings while yielding just 3.0 runs per game over their past six outings at Safeco Field. That's a recipe for success. Justin Verlander is on the bump trying to get the Tigers pointed back in the right direction again, although Detroit is 0-4 over his past four assignments on the road. The Tigers have also managed just one victory over their past five tries against a left-handed starter on the road. That includes a loss Tuesday against LHP Ariel Miranda and the M's.

Betcha didn’t know: The Mets will recall Tyler Pill from Triple-A Las Vegas to start Wednesday's game, as they needed a Rafael Montero to work in relief on Monday after Zack Wheeler struggled early. Pill has been up with the big club before, working a scoreless frame out of the bullpen in Atlanta on June 10, and he has an 0-2 record with a 3.75 ERA overall for the big club. At Vegas he has a 4-1 record with a 2.04 ERA in eight starts. He'll be up against a tough customer, as Rich Hill has posted a 3-1 record with a 2.83 ERA in six starts this season at Chavez Ravine.

Biggest public favorite: Twins (-200) vs. White Sox

Biggest public underdog: Tigers (+135) at Mariners

Biggest line move: Twins (-170 to -200) vs. White Sox

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

WAS at MIA 12:10 PM

WAS -152

O 8.0

CIN at TB 12:10 PM

CIN +100

O 9.0

SD at CHC 02:20 PM

CHC -200

U 9.0

CLE at BAL 07:05 PM

CLE -156

O 9.5

STL at PHI 07:05 PM

STL -135

U 9.5

LAA at NYY 07:05 PM

LAA +175

U 10.5

SF at ATL 07:35 PM

SF -125

U 9.0

TOR at TEX 08:05 PM

TEX -105

O 11.0

CHW at MIN 08:10 PM

MIN -213

U 10.0

PIT at MIL 08:10 PM

MIL -125

O 9.5

ARI at COL 08:40 PM

COL -152

U 11.5

HOU at OAK 10:05 PM

OAK +110

U 9.0

NYM at LAD 10:10 PM

LAD -233

U 9.0

DET at SEA 10:10 PM

DET +130

O 8.5

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Thursday’s six-pack

— Indians 5, Orioles 1— Carrasco tossed six shutout innings for the Tribe.

— Toronto 7, Texas 5— Blue Jays scored six runs in the first inning.

— Los Angeles Dodgers have 28 home runs in their last 11 games.

— Twins 4, White Sox 2— Berrios is 7-1, 2.67 for Minnesota.

— Cardinals 7, Phillies 6 (10)- -Philly led 5-1 in sixth inning.

— New Orleans Pelicans traded G Tim Frazier to the Washington Wizards for the No. 52 pick in tonight’s NBA Draft.

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Thursday’s List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud…….

13) Miami 2, Washington 1— Nationals are way ahead in a weak NL East, but this was a tough loss. Max Scherzer had a no-hitter in the 8th inning, but gave up an infield hit that bounced off his glove, then Trea Turner bounced a throw to 1B for an error that kept the inning alive, before a wild pitch tied the game 1-1.

Giancarlo Stanton hit Scherzer’s 119th pitch for a single to left that drove in the winning run.

Scherzer and Nolan Ryan are now only two pitchers in history to go 8 IP, not give up an earned run, give up two or less hits, strike out at least 11 and lose the game.

Game ended when Adam Lind was called out on strikes on a pitch that was a good six inches outside. Home plate ump Dana Demuth should be fined for that— I could care less who won the game, but to end the game on a pitch that bad was disgraceful.

12) Odd news note #1 of the day: Police in Winfield, WV say a man found asleep in a stranger’s home has been charged with burglary.

A homeowner called police dispatchers after finding a glass door broken in his house and a stranger asleep in his bed. The napping trespasser was charged with burglary and destruction of property.

11) Surprising stat: Angels are 11-10 since Mike Trout got hurt; Braves are 16-17 since Freddie Freeman got hurt. Would’ve thought both teams would’ve done much worse.

10) Matt Adams has been so productive for the Braves that when Freeman comes back from his wrist injury, he may give third base a try, to keep both bats in the lineup.

9) Justin Verlander apparently thinks Major League Baseball has changed the actual baseball that is used in games- he says since the 2015 All-Star break, baseballs used are harder and also the seams are different, which has resulted in batted balls traveling farther.

As soon as I typed this sentence, Ian Happ hit a home run at Wrigley. Maybe Verlander is right.

8) Odd news note #2 of the day: A couple has gotten back nearly $100,000 they mistakenly donated to Goodwill Industries in Ohio.

Two Goodwill employees in Zanesville, OH initially thought it was play money or counterfeit cash after finding $97,000 in hundred dollar bills in a duffel bag inside a box of clothes last week. The duffel bag also contained legal documents and the last will and testament for the couple. Oy.

7) Best cumulative scores at the Hartford Open the last five years: Bubba Watson -52, Marc Leishman -43, Chris Stroud -41, Charley Hoffman -35. Ryan Moore -32

6) When Dwight Howard plays for the Charlotte Hornets this fall, they’ll be his 5th team in the last seven years.

5) Quote of the Day, part 2, from Browns’ QB Brock Osweiler:

“The best part is I’m getting coached hard on my fundamentals. And I believe firmly that when your fundamentals and your feet are right as a quarterback, you’re going to make great decisions and you’re going to throw accurate footballs.

I think that’s something that slid last season. I’m not going to go into great detail on that, but they did. My fundamentals slid, and because of that, you saw some poor decisions and some poor throws. If you go back to 2015, I feel like my fundamentals were pretty tight.”

Coaches in Houston, Osweiler’s last stop, should just love that quote.

4) San Diego Padres CF Franchy Cordero found out the hard way yesterday that there is a brick wall underneath all that ivy on the outfield fences at Wrigley Field. He caught the ball on the warning track, then got a face full of ivy and ran into that brick wall that has zero give to it. Terrific catch.

Wind must’ve been blowing in, since Contreras did a bat flip when hit the ball, thinking it would wind up in the bleachers.

3) Golf Channel and NBC Sports will show every shot of the British Open, which means you have to get up pretty darn early if you want to watch it all.

Couple years ago, I was in Las Vegas during the British Open; they had the start of the golf on at one of the bars, while at the same time, the Diamondbacks’ game was in the 13th inning, so I was watching Wednesday night baseball and Thursday morning golf at the same time. Muy bueno.

2) Quote of the Day, part 3, from Kansas’ Josh Jackson, who declined to work out for the Celtics after they traded down into the #3 slot:

“They did a little bit of moving around with their pick. I felt like they made it pretty clear who they were going to draft with the No. 1 pick, so I didn’t really feel like it was worth either of our times for me to work out with them. But then when they, you know, did the flip and went to No. 3, by then it was too late.”

1) Mike Krzyzewski came out again in favor of high school players being eligible for the NBA Draft; the baseball rule makes sense— here is who is eligible for the baseball draft:

•- High school players, if they have graduated from high school and have not yet attended college or junior college.

•- College players, from four-year colleges who have either completed their junior or senior years or are at least 21 years old. (So college players play three years before they can be drafted)

•- Junior college players, regardless of how many years of school they have completed

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LEADING OFF: NL West showdown at Coors, M's Moore debuts
June 21, 2017

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

WEST WINGS

The high-flying Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado wrap up their three-game series at Coors Field with a matchup of talented right-handers. Antonio Senzatela, a 22-year-old rookie, is 9-2 with a 4.10 ERA for the Rockies while Zack Godley is 2-1 with a 2.34 ERA. The NL West rivals have two of the best four records in the majors.

WELCOME

Seattle pitching prospect Andrew Moore is set to make his major league debut, facing Miguel Cabrera and the Tigers at Safeco Field. The 23-year-old righty was called up this week from Triple-A Tacoma, where he was 3-1 with a 3.19 ERA. A second-round draft pick from Oregon State, Moore began this year at Double-A Arkansas.

LOOSENING UP

Atlanta star first baseman Freddie Freeman says he's ''100 percent'' ready to try playing third base, a move that would let the Braves keep Matt Adams' bat in the lineup. Freeman has been out since May 17 with a broken left wrist and hopes to return July 14. He took grounders at third base before batting practice Wednesday and made throws across the diamond. Adams was acquired from St. Louis after Freeman got hurt and has provided pop, but is limited defensively beyond first base.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Marlins Spanish-language announcer Rafael ''Felo'' Ramirez is back in Miami following a lengthy hospital stay in Philadelphia after he fell stepping off the team bus. Ramirez, who has called games since the team's inaugural 1993 season, turns 94.

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Thursday’s games
National League

Cardinals @ Phillies
Martinez is 3-1, 1.84 in his last four starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. St Louis is 2-4 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 7-5-2

Nola is 1-5, 4.89 in his last six starts (over 4-4-1); Phillies are 1-2 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 3-3-3 (0-3-3 last six)

Cardinals lost five of last eight games; over is 7-0-1 in their last eight games. Philly lost 13 of last 14 games; under is 3-2-3 in their last eight games.

Cubs @ Marlins
Arrieta is 1-1, 4.29 in his last four starts; over is 9-4 in his last 13. Cubs lost his last six road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 6-6-2

Locke is 0-2, 5.03 in four starts this year (over 2-2). Miami’s 1st 5-inning record with him: 2-2

Cubs won four of last six games; they’re 4-7 in road series openers. Under is 5-0 in their last five games. Miami won seven of its last eight home games; they’re 5-7 in home series openers. Over is 6-3-1 in their last 10 home games.

Giants @ Braves
Cain is 0-5, 6.75 in his last six starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Giants are 2-5 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 4-9-1

Garcia is 0-2, 4.87 in his last three starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. Braves are 2-3 in his home starts; their 1st 5-inning record with him: 4-6-3

Giants lost 10 of last 12 games; over is 6-3-1 in their last ten games. Atlanta won five of last seven games; under is 9-3-1 in their last 13 games.

Pirates @ Brewers
Nova is 2-0, 2.84 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Pirates are 3-4 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 9-4-1

Anderson is 3-1, 1.04 in his last five starts; over is 7-3 in his last ten. Milwaukee is 3-4 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 8-4-2

Pirates are 7-4 in their last 11 games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight games. Milwaukee lost three of its last five games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games.

Diamondbacks @ Rockies
Godley is 1-0, 2.22 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Arizona won his last three road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 6-1-1

Senzatela is 3-1, 4.91 in his last five starts; over is 9-2 in his last 11. Colorado is 1st 5-inning record with him: 10-2-2

Arizona won eight of its last nine games; under is 11-6-2 in their last 19 road games. Colorado won six of its last seven games; over is 7-3-1 in last 11 games at Coors Field.

Mets @ Dodgers
Matz is 1-1, 3.21 in his last two starts (over 2-0). Mets’ 1st 5-inning record with him: 1-1

Ryu is 1-1, 5.63 in his last three starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Dodgers are 3-2 in his home starts— their 1st 5-inning record with him: 3-8

Mets lost seven of their last nine games; eight of their last nine games went over. Dodgers won 12 of last 13 games; over is 11-1 in their last 12 games.

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American League
Angels @ New York
Chavez is 1-1, 4.24 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Angels are 3-4 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 6-7-1

Severino is 3-0, 2.06 in his last six starts; over is 7-2 in his last nine. New York is 4-2 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 8-3-2

Angels lost four of last six games; over is 5-1 in their last six road games. New York lost seven of its last eight games; over is 7-2 in New York’s last nine home games.

Indians @ Orioles
Clevinger is 0-2, 5.95 in his last four starts (under 5-2). Cleveland’s 1st 5-inning record with him: 3-3-1

Miley is 1-1, 13.50 in his last three starts; his last four went over. Orioles are 4-3 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 7-6-1

Indians won seven of their last eight games; over is 3-2 in their last five games. Baltimore is 4-10 in its last 14 games; eight of last nine Oriole home games went over.

Blue Jays @ Rangers
Stroman is 4-1, 3.13 in his last six starts, last three of which stayed under. Toronto is 5-1 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 8-5-1

Perez is 1-1, 8.05 in his last four starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Texas is 4-5 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 5-7-2

Toronto won four of its last five road games; five of their last seven games went over. Texas won eight of last 12 games; over is 13-2-1 in their last 16 home games.

White Sox @ Twins
Quintana is 1-1, 3.12 in his last three starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Chicago is 4-4 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him:

Turley is 0-1, 12.46 in two starts (over 1-1). Minnesota’s 1st 5-inning record with him: 1-1

White Sox lost seven of last ten road games; over is 9-6 in their last 15 road games. Minnesota is 4-10 in its last 14 home games; under is 5-2 in their last seven games.

Astros @ A’s
Paulino is 2-0, 4.58 in four starts this year (over 2-2). Houston’s 1st 5-inning record with him: 3-1

Hahn is 2-0, 3.38 in his last three starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. A’s are 4-1 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him:

Astros won four of last five games; they’re 14-1 in last 15 games against Oakland. Over is 8-4-1 in their last 13 road games. Oakland lost its last three games; over is 10-6-1 in their last 17 home games.

Tigers @ Mariners
Norris is 2-1, 4.76 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Detroit is 5-2 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 6-5-2

Gallardo is 1-4, 9.30 in his last six starts; over is 7-1 in his last eight. Seattle is 2-5 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him:

Tigers lost nine of last 12 games; under is 3-2 in their last five games. Mariners are 8-3 in their last 11 home games; five of their last six home games stayed under.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
StL-Phil: Martinez 8-6; Nola 3-6
Pitt-Mil: Nova 8-6; Anderson 7-7
Az-Colo: Godley 6-2; Senzatela 10-4
Chi-Mia: Arrieta 7-7; Locke 0-4
SF-Atl: Cain 6-8; Garcia 6-7
NY-LA: Matz 1-1; Ryu 4-7

American League
Chi-Min: Quintana 6-8; Turley 0-2
Tor-Tex: Stroman 9-5; Perez 5-9
Hst-A’s: Paulino 3-1; Hahn 4-7
Clev-Balt: Clevinger 3-4; Miley 8-6
LAA-NYY: Chavez 7-7; Severino 7-6
Det-Sea: Norris 7-6; Gallardo 5-9

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Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
StL-Phil: Martinez 2-14; Nola 3-9
Pitt-Mil: Nova 3-14; Anderson 3-14
Az-Colo: Godley 0-8; Senzatela 6-14
Chi-Mia: Arrieta 5-14; Locke 2-4
SF-Atl: Cain 5-14; Garcia 3-13
NY-LA: Matz 0-2; Ryu 6-11

American League
Chi-Min: Quintana 3-14; Turley 1-2
Tor-Tex: Stroman 2-14; Perez 6-14
Hst-A’s: Paulino 1-4; Hahn 4-11
Clev-Balt: Clevinger 0-7; Miley 5-13
LAA-NYY: Chavez 1-14; Severino 2-13
Det-Sea: Norris 3-13; Gallardo 7-14

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Umpires
National League
StL-Phil: Over is 5-2 in last seven Lentz games.
Pitt-Mil: Last five Bellino games stayed under.
Az-Colo: Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Porter games.
SF-Atl: Over is 8-3 in last 11 Wolcott games.
NY-LA: Six of last seven Hernandez games went over.

American League
Chi-Min: Last three Meals games stayed under.
Tor-Tex: This is just 2nd MLB game behind the plate for Livensparger
Hst-A’s: Over is 7-4 in last eleven Everitt games.
Clev-Balt: Favorites won 10 of last 11 Hamari games.
LAA-NYY: Six of last nine Rackley games went over.
Det-Sea: Over is 9-0-1 in last ten Gonzalez games.

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Interleague play
NL @ AL– 40-22 AL, favorites +$18
AL @ NL– 37-35 AL, favorites -$629
Total: 77-57 AL, favorites -$611

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 40-26-1
AL @ NL: Over 41-26-2
Total: Over 81-52-3

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 6/20/17
Ariz 12-15-9……21-9–5……….32-24
Atl 15-16-4……12-20-4……..27-36
Cubs 13-18-1……17-15-5………..30-33
Reds 9-21-3……14-20–2………23-41
Colo 24-9-5…….19-14-2……….43-23
LA 15-16-4……24-11-2……….39-27
Miami 14-19-2…….18-11-4……..32-30
Milw 17-9-6…….18-17-6…….35-26
Mets 16-13-1……..17-21-2……33-34
Philly 9-21-6………9-17-6……18-38
Pitt 15-17-2…..13-17-7……….28-34
St. Louis 14-14-3……..20-10-6……..34-24
SD 9-23-5…….16-15–4………25-38
SF 8-26-7……..13-15-4……..24-41
Wash 27-10-2……17-12-3………..44-22

Orioles 11-19-4……..17-16-3………28-35
Boston 15-19-5………15-15-2…….30-34
White Sox 13-23-6……..14-11–2……..27-34
Cleveland 18-15-4……..15-14-3……..32-29
Detroit 14-17-5…….16-14-4……..30-31
Astros 17-10-6……..22-15-2…….39-25
KC 12-17-6………16-14-6…….28-31
Angels 13-18-6………17-13-6…….30-31
Twins 17-8-3………14-19-6……..31-27
NYY 16-17-3……….20-10-1…..…36-27
A’s 10-19-4……..17-13-7……..27-32
Seattle 12-21-5……..18-12-5……..30-33
TB 16-12-8……..23-10-5……..39-22
Texas 17-10-5……..16-14-7………33-24
Toronto 12-20-2……..11-17-6……..23-37

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 6/20/17)
Ariz 12-36……..15-35……….27
Atl 8-35……..8-36…………16
Cubs 9-33……..16-37………..25
Reds 12-33……..16-37………28
Colo 9-38……..9-35..……….18
LA 9-35……..16-36..……..25
Miami 13-35……..12-33………25
Milw 12-32……17-41…..…..29
Mets 11-30……..15-39……….26
Philly 12-37……..7-32…………19
Pitt 9-34……..12-37……….21
StL 9-32……..10-36………..19
SD 17-37……..10-35………..27
SF 8-44……..9-32………….17
Wash 15-39……..14-32………29

Orioles 4-34……..14-37……….18
Boston 12-39……..8-31……….20
White Sox 12-42…….9-27……….21
Clev 9-38……..11-32……….20
Detroit 8-36…….16-34………24
Astros 10-33……..17-39………27
KC 5-35……..5-34…………10
Angels 16-38…….10-37………26
Twins 6-29……..11-40……….17
NYY 9-36……..12-32……….21
A’s 5-34……..12-38………17
Seattle 15-38…….14-36………29
TB 10-36……..18-38……..28
Texas 9-33……..17-37………26
Toronto 10-34……..7-36………..17

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Regular Season Standings ·

AMERICAN - EAST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak

New York Yankees 39 30 .565 0 23-10 16-20 3-7 W-1
Boston Red Sox 40 32 .556 0 21-11 19-21 6-4 L-1
Tampa Bay Rays 39 36 .520 3 23-16 16-20 6-4 W-2
Baltimore Orioles 35 36 .493 5 24-13 11-23 4-6 L-1
Toronto Blue Jays 35 36 .493 5 19-17 16-19 6-4 W-1

AMERICAN - CENTRAL
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak

Cleveland Indians 38 32 .543 0 15-17 23-15 7-3 W-1
Minnesota Twins 36 33 .522 1 16-24 20-9 4-6 W-2
Kansas City Royals 35 36 .493 3 19-17 16-19 8-2 W-1
Detroit Tigers 32 39 .451 6 18-16 14-23 3-7 L-5
Chicago White Sox 31 39 .443 7 15-12 16-27 5-5 L-3

AMERICAN - WEST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak

Houston Astros 49 24 .671 0 23-16 26-8 5-5 W-3
Seattle Mariners 37 37 .500 12 23-13 14-24 6-4 W-4
Los Angeles Angels 37 38 .493 13 21-16 16-22 5-5 L-1
Texas Rangers 35 36 .493 13 21-17 14-19 6-4 L-1
Oakland Athletics 31 41 .431 17 22-16 9-25 4-6 L-3

NATIONAL - EAST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak

Washington Nationals 43 29 .597 0 18-14 25-15 5-5 L-1
Atlanta Braves 33 38 .465 9 17-19 16-19 6-4 W-1
Miami Marlins 32 38 .457 10 18-17 14-21 5-5 W-1
New York Mets 31 40 .437 11 17-23 14-17 3-7 L-3
Philadelphia Phillies 22 48 .314 20 13-20 9-28 1-9 L-5

NATIONAL - CENTRAL
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak

Milwaukee Brewers 39 35 .527 0 20-22 19-13 6-4 W-1
Chicago Cubs 36 35 .507 1 22-16 14-19 6-4 L-1
St. Louis Cardinals 33 37 .471 4 18-18 15-19 5-5 W-2
Pittsburgh Pirates 33 39 .458 5 19-18 14-21 6-4 L-1
Cincinnati Reds 30 41 .423 7 19-18 11-23 1-9 L-2

NATIONAL - WEST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak

Los Angeles Dodgers 47 26 .644 0 28-10 19-16 9-1 W-6
Colorado Rockies 47 27 .635 0 22-14 25-13 6-4 L-1
Arizona Diamondbacks 45 27 .625 1 26-9 19-18 8-2 W-1
San Diego Padres 29 44 .397 18 17-18 12-26 5-5 W-1
San Francisco Giants 27 47 .365 20 14-18 13-29 2-8 L-1

Updated Thu Jun 22 1:34 AM EDT