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**StarDust Bum** · 09-19-2017, 11:27 AM

MLB

Tuesday, September 19

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Boston's last 23 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games at home
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PITTSBURGH
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

7:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of LA Dodgers's last 13 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games

7:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. NY YANKEES
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Minnesota is 4-12 SU in their last 16 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games at home

7:07 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TORONTO
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City

7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. TAMPA BAY
Chi Cubs are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games at home

7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CINCINNATI
St. Louis is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against St. Louis

7:10 PM
NY METS vs. MIAMI
NY Mets are 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. DETROIT
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Oakland
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland

7:35 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
Atlanta is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing at home against Washington

8:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. HOUSTON
Chi White Sox are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games
Chi White Sox are 7-18 SU in their last 25 games on the road
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Houston is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

10:08 PM
CLEVELAND vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Cleveland is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games
LA Angels are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Cleveland

10:10 PM
TEXAS vs. SEATTLE
Texas is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Seattle
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games at home
Seattle is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Texas

10:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN DIEGO
Arizona is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games
Arizona is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing Arizona

10:15 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado

**StarDust Bum** · 09-19-2017, 11:28 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, September 19

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LA DODGERS (96 - 54) at PHILADELPHIA (59 - 91) - 7:05 PM
YU DARVISH (R) vs. AARON NOLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 85-77 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 27-36 (-21.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 5-13 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
LA DODGERS are 136-100 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 93-90 (-31.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 28-24 (-14.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 68-60 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
DARVISH is 13-16 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 434-434 (+48.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 59-91 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-62 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 38-71 (-25.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-3 (+0.0 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)

YU DARVISH vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
DARVISH is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

AARON NOLA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (80 - 70) at PITTSBURGH (68 - 83) - 7:05 PM
CHASE ANDERSON (R) vs. TREVOR WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 5-14 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 414-425 (+38.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 80-70 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 39-37 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-8 (+8.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 37-34 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 34-30 (+7.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MILWAUKEE is 51-44 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 63-55 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 42-36 (+11.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 68-83 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 16-29 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 63-83 (-23.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 42-61 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 110-133 (-34.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 33-49 (-16.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 9-8 (+1.5 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
12 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+8.6 Units)

CHASE ANDERSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
ANDERSON is 5-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.20 and a WHIP of 1.381.
His team's record is 6-4 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.5 units)

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

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NY METS (65 - 85) at MIAMI (70 - 80) - 7:10 PM
SETH LUGO (R) vs. ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 10-7 (+3.7 Units) against NY METS this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.5 Units)

SETH LUGO vs. MIAMI since 1997
LUGO is 3-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 1.212.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE vs. NY METS since 1997
DESPAIGNE is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.92 and a WHIP of 1.135.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.4 units)

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ST LOUIS (77 - 72) at CINCINNATI (66 - 84) - 7:10 PM
JACK FLAHERTY (R) vs. JACKSON STEPHENS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 77-72 (-7.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 6-14 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
ST LOUIS is 28-35 (-13.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 58-57 (-9.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 25-17 (+7.8 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
CINCINNATI is 26-16 (+11.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 35-32 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 58-58 (+9.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 83-73 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 60-46 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 444-402 (+51.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 403-431 (-98.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 9-7 (+4.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.4 Units)

JACK FLAHERTY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
FLAHERTY is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 6.24 and a WHIP of 1.386.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JACKSON STEPHENS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (90 - 59) at ATLANTA (67 - 81) - 7:35 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. LUIZ GOHARA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 135-174 (+4.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 57-60 (+18.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 24-18 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 65-86 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 36-43 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 45-27 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 78-70 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in road games in September games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 64-31 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 29-15 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 45-70 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 26-34 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 8-8 (+6.8 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.4 Units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
SCHERZER is 6-5 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.21 and a WHIP of 1.278.
His team's record is 8-6 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-9. (-6.5 units)

LUIZ GOHARA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
GOHARA is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ARIZONA (87 - 64) at SAN DIEGO (67 - 83) - 10:10 PM
ZACK GODLEY (R) vs. TRAVIS WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 67-83 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 63-70 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 40-35 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 27-21 (+10.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 63-77 (+14.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 50-54 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 49-59 (+6.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 22-16 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 34-44 (+17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WOOD is 10-2 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 87-64 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 42-29 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 62-43 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 22-15 (+7.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 135-93 (+29.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
GODLEY is 24-14 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GODLEY is 14-6 (+9.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 7-10 (-0.4 Units) against ARIZONA this season
11 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.4 Units)

ZACK GODLEY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GODLEY is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.296.
His team's record is 2-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.1 units)

TRAVIS WOOD vs. ARIZONA since 1997
WOOD is 2-5 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.72 and a WHIP of 1.526.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.6 units)

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COLORADO (82 - 68) at SAN FRANCISCO (58 - 93) - 10:15 PM
GERMAN MARQUEZ (R) vs. JOHNNY CUETO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 316-432 (-105.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 446-705 (-135.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
COLORADO is 73-73 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 37-40 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CUETO is 20-8 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 25-11 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 37-17 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 82-68 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 39-36 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 6-2 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games in September games this season.
COLORADO is 39-28 (+15.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 37-30 (+8.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 58-93 (-38.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 49-62 (-24.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 34-42 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-42 (-20.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-61 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 41-66 (-30.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 18-38 (-23.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 12-5 (+6.6 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

GERMAN MARQUEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MARQUEZ is 0-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 11.88 and a WHIP of 2.521.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. COLORADO since 1997
CUETO is 9-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.66 and a WHIP of 1.194.
His team's record is 11-4 (+7.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.1 units)

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MINNESOTA (78 - 72) at NY YANKEES (83 - 67) - 7:05 PM
JOSE BERRIOS (R) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BERRIOS is 0-8 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 61-33 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 90-77 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SABATHIA is 16-8 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SABATHIA is 24-12 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 78-72 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-10 (+9.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 this season.
MINNESOTA is 39-33 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-41 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-33 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

JOSE BERRIOS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BERRIOS is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 1.199.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SABATHIA is 20-9 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.228.
His team's record is 25-14 (+5.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 18-20. (-3.8 units)

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BOSTON (86 - 64) at BALTIMORE (73 - 78) - 7:05 PM
DREW POMERANZ (L) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 43-41 (-10.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
POMERANZ is 19-31 (-19.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 161-152 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 44-31 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 30-16 (+12.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 34-32 (+4.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 69-45 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 46-24 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-2 (+18.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
POMERANZ is 12-3 (+9.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
POMERANZ is 16-4 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 10-7 (+4.7 Units) against BOSTON this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.6 Units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
POMERANZ is 2-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.82 and a WHIP of 1.340.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.1 units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. BOSTON since 1997
GAUSMAN is 3-6 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 5-7 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-2. (+5.7 units)

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KANSAS CITY (73 - 76) at TORONTO (70 - 80) - 7:05 PM
SAM GAVIGLIO (R) vs. MARCUS STROMAN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-1 (+1.4 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

SAM GAVIGLIO vs. TORONTO since 1997
GAVIGLIO is 0-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

MARCUS STROMAN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
STROMAN is 3-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.184.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.1 units)

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OAKLAND (67 - 83) at DETROIT (62 - 88) - 7:10 PM
DANIEL GOSSETT (R) vs. CHAD BELL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 204-270 (-51.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 46-68 (-21.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 25-50 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 36-56 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 3-15 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 86-116 (-31.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 143-123 (+39.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
DETROIT is 62-88 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 36-61 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 42-68 (-24.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 27-43 (-18.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against DETROIT this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.1 Units)

DANIEL GOSSETT vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

CHAD BELL vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (60 - 89) at HOUSTON (91 - 58) - 8:10 PM
LUCAS GIOLITO (R) vs. COLLIN MCHUGH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 91-58 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 72-36 (+20.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 57-53 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 45-41 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 19-21 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-0 (+5.6 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

LUCAS GIOLITO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
MCHUGH is 0-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.79 and a WHIP of 1.457.
His team's record is 0-4 (-5.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

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CLEVELAND (93 - 57) at LA ANGELS (76 - 73) - 10:05 PM
MIKE CLEVINGER (R) vs. TYLER SKAGGS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 76-73 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 225-175 (+41.4 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 17-6 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
LA ANGELS are 58-52 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 54-50 (+8.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 42-30 (+17.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 90-46 (+24.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 45-24 (+17.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 17-1 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
CLEVELAND is 37-15 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 93-65 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 52-31 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

MIKE CLEVINGER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
CLEVINGER is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

TYLER SKAGGS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SKAGGS is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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TEXAS (73 - 76) at SEATTLE (74 - 76) - 10:10 PM
MARTIN PEREZ (L) vs. MIKE LEAKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 36-40 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TEXAS is 15-21 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SEATTLE is 21-8 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
TEXAS is 73-76 (+0.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 76-54 (+28.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 51-51 (+24.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 76-81 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 33-27 (+16.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 43-29 (+20.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 76-63 (+17.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 124-101 (+26.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 125-110 (+16.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 92-75 (+15.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PEREZ is 9-3 (+8.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 50-54 (-27.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 119-118 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 625-577 (-100.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 33-42 (-12.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LEAKE is 11-18 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEAKE is 10-20 (-15.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 11-5 (+6.8 Units) against TEXAS this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

MARTIN PEREZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
PEREZ is 6-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.570.
His team's record is 8-6 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-3. (+7.9 units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. TEXAS since 1997
LEAKE is 1-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.16 and a WHIP of 1.120.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (83 - 66) at TAMPA BAY (73 - 77) - 7:10 PM
MIKE MONTGOMERY (L) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 83-66 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-23 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 8-13 (-9.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 239-275 (-69.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 62-54 (-21.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 45-37 (-11.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 828-774 (-157.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
MONTGOMERY is 5-16 (-15.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 15-7 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
TAMPA BAY is 141-170 (-36.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 42-55 (-16.6 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 74-82 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 88-113 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARCHER is 26-38 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 13-18 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 2-11 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 16-25 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 9-23 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

MIKE MONTGOMERY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MONTGOMERY is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ARCHER is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.417.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

**StarDust Bum** · 09-19-2017, 11:32 AM

Stanton needs one last surge to match Roger Maris' 61 homers
September 19, 2017

MIAMI (AP) With 55 homers, Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton needs six in the final 12 games to match Roger Maris' hallowed 1961 total of 61. That means Stanton needs one more power surge.

The most prodigious, prolific home run hitter in the major leagues might also be the streakiest. His latest homer, on Monday night, snapped a 9-for-62 slump. Before that, he hit 18 homers in a 25-game span.

Stanton acknowledged last month that 61 homers is a goal because Maris' record stood for 37 years before Mark McGwire broke it during the era tainted by steroids.

There's time for Stanton to reach 61. He homered six games in a row in August. But in a sport with no clock, he's racing one.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-19-2017, 11:37 AM

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

MIN at NYY 07:05 PM

MIN +140

LAD at PHI 07:05 PM

PHI +150

U 8.0

MIL at PIT 07:05 PM

PIT +100

BOS at BAL 07:05 PM

O 8.5

OAK at DET 07:10 PM

O 10.5

CHC at TB 07:10 PM

CHC +100

U 8.0

STL at CIN 07:10 PM

U 9.5

WAS at ATL 07:35 PM

ATL +185

O 8.0

CHW at HOU 08:10 PM

O 9.0

CLE at LAA 10:07 PM

U 8.5

ARI at SD 10:10 PM

U 8.5

TEX at SEA 10:10 PM

U 9.5

COL at SF 10:15 PM

SF +100

O 8.0

**StarDust Bum** · 09-20-2017, 02:27 AM

MLB roundup: Cubs win seventh straight
September 19, 2017

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Mike Montgomery took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, and Chicago manager Joe Maddon won in his return to Tropicana Field as the Cubs claimed their seventh straight victory, holding the Tampa Bay Rays to one hit in a 2-1 win Tuesday.

Chicago got a solo home run from Kyle Schwarber and an RBI double from Javier Baez while limiting Tampa Bay to Brad Miller's solo home run in the sixth inning. Maddon managed the Rays for nine seasons (2006-14), guiding them to their only American League pennant in 2008.

Maddon's return and the Cubs' first appearance at Tropicana Field since 2008 resulted in a crowd of 25,046, the stadium's largest attendance since Opening Day. Chicago maintained a 3 1/2-game lead on the Brewers in the National League Central, with the two teams meeting for a four-game series in Milwaukee this weekend.

Montgomery left after six innings and 81 pitches. Pedro Strop and Carl Edwards Jr. each pitched a scoreless, hitless inning, and Wade Davis fanned all three batters in the ninth for his 32nd save.

Red Sox 1, Orioles 0 (11 innings)

BALTIMORE -- Jackie Bradley Jr. scored on a Brad Brach wild pitch with two outs in the top of the 11th inning as Boston improved to 15-3 in extra-inning games this season.

Bradley reached when grounding into a force for the first out of the 11th against Brach (4-5), and Xander Bogaerts' groundout moved him to second. Andrew Benintendi and Mookie Betts both followed with walks, loading the bases with two outs.

Mitch Moreland came up, and Brach bounced the first pitch. The ball got past Baltimore catcher Welington Castillo, letting Bradley score easily from third. Joe Kelly (4-1) pitched a scoreless 10th inning and Matt Barnes closed it in the 11th for his first save.

Yankees 5, Twins 2

NEW YORK -- CC Sabathia pitched six solid innings as New York widened its lead in the AL wild-card race over Minnesota.

After the first pitch was delayed 65 minutes by heavy rain, Sabathia (12-5) helped the Yankees take a six-game lead over the Twins and remain three games behind the Boston Red Sox in the AL East.

Sabathia (12-5) improved to 3-0 in six starts since a brief stint on the disabled list with a right knee injury. He gave two runs on six hits. Brett Gardner also helped the Yankees win for the 14th time in 19 games with a RBI double and a run-scoring single. He finished 3-for-5.

Brewers 1, Pirates 0

PITTSBURGH -- Domingo Santana's solo home run held up as Milwaukee edged Pittsburgh.

Santana's homer, his 26th of the season, just cleared the short wall near the left field foul pole in the fourth inning. It traveled only 338 feet and was the only damage the Brewers could muster against Pirates starter Trevor Williams (6-9).

Chase Anderson (11-3), Anthony Swarzak and Corey Knebel (37th save) combined for Milwaukee's 12th shutout of the season and second on consecutive nights as the Brewers took the series from Pittsburgh. Anderson tossed six innings of five-hit ball.

Phillies 6, Dodgers 2

PHILADELPHIA -- Rhys Hoskins delivered a bases-clearing, two-out double in the seventh inning to lift Philadelphia past Los Angeles.

It was another stellar night at the plate for Hoskins, a 24-year-old first baseman. He went 2-for-3 with a walk and four RBIs, raising his average to .299 with 43 RBIs (and 18 home runs) in his first 39 career games.

Batting with one out in the seventh inning after Odubel Herrera drew a bases-loaded walk to tie the game at 2-2, Hoskins worked a 10-pitch at-bat against Dodgers reliever Pedro Baez (3-6) before shooting a 97 mph fastball through the gap in left-center.

Astros 3, White Sox 1

HOUSTON -- Jose Altuve matched his career high for home runs, and a four-man bullpen turned in an exceptional performance in Houston's victory over Chicago.

Altuve smacked an opposite-field homer off White Sox starter Lucas Giolito (2-3) with one out in the fourth inning, pulling the Astros even at 1-1 with his 24th dinger.

Houston starter Collin McHugh (3-2) pitched effectively after missing time with a right middle finger avulsion, allowing one run in five innings. Will Harris, Luke Gregerson and Chris Devenski combined to record six strikeouts over three hitless innings. Closer Ken Giles worked around a leadoff single by Tim Anderson in the ninth, striking out the side to notch his 32nd save.

Nationals 4, Braves 2

ATLANTA -- Ryan Zimmerman's three hits were the centerpiece of an 11-hit attack and supported seven strong innings from starter Max Scherzer as Washington beat Atlanta.

Zimmerman was 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs. The double was his 30th of the season, the sixth time he reached that milestone. He has driven in 101 runs, the third time he surpassed 100 and nine shy of his career best.

Scherzer (15-6) rebounded nicely from his last start, when he allowed seven runs in five innings. He was sharp from the beginning Tuesday, retiring the first 11 batters he faced. He gave up two runs, five hits and one walk while striking out seven.

Cardinals 8, Reds 7 (10 innings)

CINCINNATI -- Dexter Fowler tied the score with a solo home run in the eighth inning and drove home the go-ahead run with a double in the 10th to lift St. Louis over Cincinnati.

Juan Nicasio (4-5) earned the victory after pitching 1 1/3 innings, allowing a run on two hits. Scooter Gennett homered off Nicasio to make it a one-run game leading off bottom of the 10th. Tyler Lyons retired both batters he faced to earn his third save.

Zack Cozart hit a two-homer in the third inning for the Reds, who had their seven-game winning streak at Great American Ball Park snapped.

Marlins 5, Mets 4 (10 innings)

MIAMI -- J.T. Realmuto hit a walk-off homer in the 10th inning as Miami rallied to defeat New York.

Realmuto's homer, off reliever Paul Sewald (0-6), was his 17th of the season. It was Realmuto's second career walk-off hit and his first career walk-off homer. Kyle Barraclough (6-2) earned the win after tossing a scoreless top of the 10th.

Former Marlins closer AJ Ramos entered the game to start the ninth and protect a 4-1 Mets lead, looking for the 100th save of his career. He gave up a solo homer to Justin Bour and RBI singles to A.J. Ellis and Ichiro Suzuki.

Athletics 9, Tigers 8

DETROIT -- Jed Lowrie hit a go-ahead grand slam and drove in five runs, and Matt Olson homered for the fifth straight game to power Oakland past Detroit.

Lowrie also tied the franchise single-season record with his 47th double. Jason Giambi established the mark in 2001. Olson's solo shot in the second was his 15th long ball over the past 21 games and his 23rd of the year.

Santiago Casilla (4-5) tossed an inning of scoreless relief to get the win. Chris Hatcher worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the eighth, and Blake Treinen got the last three outs for his ninth save.

Blue Jays 5, Royals 2

TORONTO -- Marcus Stroman pitched seven strong innings, and Darwin Barney homered and drove in three runs as Toronto defeated Kansas City.

Russell Martin also hit a two-run double for the Blue Jays. Roberto Osuna pitched a perfect ninth with two strikeouts to earn his 37th save of the season.

The Royals' Mike Moustakas delivered a sacrifice fly in the seventh, and Alex Gordon hit his eighth homer of the season in the eighth against Ryan Tepera. Gordon's homer was the 5,694th in the majors this season, breaking the record set in 2000.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-20-2017, 02:30 AM

LEADING OFF: Cubs on a roll; Yankees try to gain on Red Sox
September 20, 2017

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

EYE ON THE PRIZE

With the playoffs right around the corner, the World Series champion Cubs are riding their longest winning streak of the season. They have a 3 1/2-game lead in the NL Central over Milwaukee and will go for their eighth straight victory when veteran lefty Jon Lester faces Tampa Bay. Lester (11-7), who lost to the Rays on July 4, has won three consecutive starts. Chicago extended its string to seven games Tuesday night with a 2-1 win in manager Joe Maddon's return to Tropicana Field. Maddon managed Tampa Bay from 2006-14. A crowd of 25,046, the largest at the ballpark since opening day, gave him a standing ovation in the middle of the first inning.

PITCHING PLANS

Luis Severino starts for the Yankees after getting moved up two days to face Minnesota in the finale of a three-game series. New York manager Joe Girardi said the move was made to give Severino three more regular-season starts if needed as the team tries to overtake first-place Boston in the AL East. The Yankees, who have a comfortable lead in the wild-card race, trail the Red Sox by three games with 11 to play. ''Our goal is still to win the division. We've clinched nothing at this point,'' Girardi said. ''We still have a lot of work to do in front of us so it gives us the ability to start him three more times.'' Severino will be pitching on regular four days' rest. He has never faced the Twins, a potential opponent in the AL wild-card game. ''I can see their weakness and I can face all their hitters and see what I can do with their lineup,'' he said. The 23-year-old Severino is 13-6 with a 2.93 ERA and has not allowed more than one earned run in nine of 12 outings since the All-Star break. Bartolo Colon (6-13, 6.39) gets the ball for Minnesota, which is trying to hang onto the second wild-card spot.

ACE IS UP

Chris Sale (16-7, 2.86 ERA) attempts to match his career high for wins when the Red Sox wrap up their series in Baltimore. He needs 13 strikeouts to become the first AL pitcher with 300 in a season since Pedro Martinez in 1999. Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia is expected back in the starting lineup. Pedroia was used as a pinch-hitter Tuesday night after leaving Monday's game when he fouled a ball off his nose. Designated hitter Hanley Ramirez (left arm soreness) also is likely to play, manager John Farrell said. Ramirez was out of the starting lineup for the sixth consecutive game Tuesday.

THE LONG BALL

From here on out, every time a hitter goes deep this year it will extend a big league record. Kansas City outfielder Alex Gordon's solo shot in Toronto on Tuesday night was the 5,694th home run of this major league season, breaking the mark set in 2000 at the height of the Steroids Era. The record was broken with just less than two weeks remaining in the season. ''A pretty cool thing to be a part of,'' Gordon said. ''I didn't hit many this year, but I guess I made one count.''

POWER SURGE

Oakland rookie Matt Olson has homered in five straight games, tying Matt Stairs (1998), Dave Kingman (1986) and George Alusik (1962) for the second-longest streak in Athletics history behind Frank Thomas' six in 2006. Olson and the A's play a matinee in Detroit. The 23-year-old first baseman has 15 home runs in his last 21 games and has hit 23 since coming up from the minors in early June. ''It's been pretty spectacular, for the amount of time he's been here and what he's done,'' manager Bob Melvin said. ''That's the kind of player you build around.''

**StarDust Bum** · 09-20-2017, 02:34 AM

Wednesday’s six-pack

NFL trends for Week 3

— Green Bay is 15-7-2 vs spread in their last 24 games.

— Falcons are 9-19 in their last 28 games as a favorite.

— Colts covered 11 of last 13 tries as a home underdog.

— Kansas City covered seven of its last eight games.

— Saints covered eight of last ten as a home underdog.

— Cardinals are 3-10 vs spread in their last 13 games.

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Wednesday’s List of 13: Mid-week musings…….

13) How bad have the Colts been? They’re a home underdog to Cleveland this week. Browns have been a road favorite once the last 4+ years, but over the last decade, they’re 5-2 vs spread when favored on foreign soil.

12) A’s 1B Matt Olson homered again; he’s homered in five straight games and in 15 of his last 21 games. He looks like a keeper, both him and 3B Matt Chapman, a superior defensive player. Since August 11, Olson has 34 RBI in 36 games.

11) Rams’ OC Greg LaFleur, 49ers’ DC Robert Saleh will match wits in Santa Clara Thursday; they were roommates as grad assistants at Central Michigan in 2004, so lot of familiarity there.

10) Buffalo Bills didn’t have any plays longer than 15 yards at Carolina last week; the other 31 NFL teams combined for 111 plays of 20+ yards- thats 3.6 plays of 20+ yards, per team.

9) Thru two weeks, NFL teams that are +2 or better in turnovers are 12-0.

Teams that won field position by 10+ yards are 10-1.

8) Still can’t believe the Tennessee Volunteers allowed a 63-yard TD pass on the last play of a tied game, and with no safeties in the picture. Booster club luncheons in Knoxville must be a lot of fun this week.

7) Pirates have scored a total of nine runs in their last seven games. No bueno.

6) In 2013, Matt Harvey went 9-5, 2.27 in 26 starts, then missed all of 2014 with injuries; in 2015, he was 13-8, 2.71 in 29 starts. Writers in New York City were readying his plaque for Cooperstown.

In 2016-17, in 34 combined starts, Harvey is 9-16, 5.68- his WHIP this year is 1.67, which is really terrible. The plaque for Cooperstown is on hold- the Mets will tender him an offer for 2018, since he is a free agent next fall— guys in their option year tend to be rejuvenated.

5) Pac-12 football teams are 2-9 vs spread as home favorites vs non-Pac-12 opponents so far this season…..…Conference USA road underdogs are 3-10 outside their own league.

4) UNLV’s basketball program offered 8th grader Richard Isaacs Jr a basketball scholarship this week, after Runnin’ Rebels assistant Andre LeFleur saw him play in the invite-only EBC Las Vegas Camp at the Tarkanian Basketball Academy last weekend. LeFleur’s son was also playing in that event.

Isaacs averaged about 25 points per game playing for Becker Middle School last season, and had a few 30-point games with Vegas Elite’s 14U team during this past AAU season.

Never, ever did I think I’d be quoting middle school scoring stats, but that is today’s world.

3) Kansas City’s Alex Gordon hit the 5,694th homer of the season last night, breaking the single-season MLB record. Scooter Gennett hit the 5,700th homer, if you keep track of stuff like that.

2) Red Sox 1, Orioles 0 (11)— Teams played a 10-8, 11-inning game Monday night, so of course no one scored in this game until extra innings. Baseball is weird sometimes.

1) NFL has a game from England on at 9:30am this Sunday (Ravens-Jaguars) but it isn’t on TV, just on Yahoo? Do they not want us watching the game? I mean, I’m perfectly glad to sleep thru it and check the boxscore when I normally wake up but if they put the game on TV, I’d get up, go to McDonald’s, get a nutritious breakfast and watch. If not? So be it.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-20-2017, 12:19 PM

MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, September 20

NY Mets @ Miami

Game 951-952
September 20, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Montero) 12.244
Miami
(Urena) 14.062
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-165
9
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-165); Over

Colorado @ San Francisco

Game 953-954
September 20, 2017 @ 3:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Chtwood) 14.684
San Francisco
(Moore) 12.943
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-135); Over

LA Dodgers @ Philadelphia

Game 955-956
September 20, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Wood) 12.973
Philadelphia
(Thmpson) 15.590
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-240
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+200); Under

Milwaukee @ Pittsburgh

Game 957-958
September 20, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Wlkerson) 16.130
Pittsburgh
(Brault) 14.293
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
N/A

St. Louis @ Cincinnati

Game 959-960
September 20, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Weaver) 14.271
Cincinnati
(Davis) 16.290
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-160
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+140); Under

Washington @ Atlanta

Game 961-962
September 20, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gonzalez) 13.803
Atlanta
(Sims) 12.927
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-155
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-155); Under

Arizona @ San Diego

Game 963-964
September 20, 2017 @ 9:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Ray) 14.617
San Diego
(Lamet) 12.825
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-150
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-150); Under

Minnesota @ NY Yankees

Game 965-966
September 20, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Colon) 16.210
NY Yankees
(Severino) 17.837
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
N/A

Oakland @ Detroit

Game 967-968
September 20, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Mengden) 14.811
Detroit
(Sanchez) 16.988
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-120
10
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+100); Over

Boston @ Baltimore

Game 969-970
September 20, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Sale) 17.017
Baltimore
(Miley) 15.422
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-200
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-200); Over

Kansas City @ Toronto

Game 971-972
September 20, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Junis) 17.590
Toronto
(Andrson) 14.023
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-130
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+110); Under

Chicago White Sox @ Houston

Game 973-974
September 20, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Shields) 14.929
Houston
(Peacock) 16.395
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-280
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-280); Under

Cleveland @ LA Angels

Game 975-976
September 20, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Tomlin) 17.811
LA Angels
(Nolasco) 14.368
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-120); Under

Texas @ Seattle

Game 977-978
September 20, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Cashner) 14.610
Seattle
(Hernandez) 15.659
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-150); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Tampa Bay

Game 979-980
September 20, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 14.573
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 17.457
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+110); Over

**StarDust Bum** · 09-20-2017, 12:20 PM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, September 20

National League
Dodgers @ Phillies
Wood is 1-2, 3.90 in his last five starts; over is 3-1 in his last four starts. Dodgers are 8-1 in his last nine road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-8-2

Thompson is 2-2, 5.75 in six starts this year (over 4-2). Phillies are 2-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-2-1

Dodgers won four of their last seven games (under 5-0-2). Phillies won six of last eight games, under is 4-0-1 in their last five.

Brewers @ Pirates
Wilkerson is making his first MLB start; he threw one scoreless inning of relief this year. He was 11-4, 3.16 in 24 AA starts in the Southern League this season.

Brault is 1-0, 2.45 in two starts this year (under 2-0). Pirates’ first 5-inning record with him: 1-1

Brewers won nine of last 11 games; four of their last six games went over. Pittsburgh lost 12 of its last 13 games, scoring nine runs in last seven games. Under is 10-2 in their last 12 games.

Mets @ Marlins
Montero is 3-1, 3.04 in his last four starts; under is 11-2 in his last 13. He is 1-0, 5.59 in two starts vs Miami this season. Mets are 3-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-9-2

Urena is 1-1, 3.27 in his last four starts; under is 9-5-3 in his last 13 starts. He is 1-1, 3.75 vs New York this season. Miami is 6-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-7-5

Mets lost seven of their last nine games; over is 6-3 in their last nine road games. Miami is 5-17 in its last 22 games, but won last two. Nine of their last ten games went over.

Cardinals @ Reds
Weaver is 6-0, 1.67 in his last six starts (under 4-3). St Louis won all three of his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-1-1

Davis is making his first start since May 8; he is 1-2, 8.53 in five starts this season (over 4-0-1). Reds are 2-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-2-1

Cardinals lost four of last six games; under is 9-3 in their last 12 games. Reds won four of last six games; under is 7-3-1 in their last 11 home games.

Nationals @ Braves
Gonzalez is 1-2, 5.63 in his last three starts; over is 3-0-1 in his last four. He is 1-2, 4.70 in four starts vs Atlanta this season. Washington is 10-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 17-7-5

Sims is 0-2, 10.61 in his last two starts (under 4-3). Braves are 1-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-5

Nationals won their last four road games; under is 6-1-2 in their last nine games. Atlanta lost four of last five games; over is 6-4 in their last ten home games.

Diamondbacks @ Padres
Ray is 5-0, 1.67 in his last five starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. He is 3-0, 1.33 vs San Diego this season. Arizona is 10-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-5-8

Lamet is 0-3, 2.51 in his last five starts; Padres scored four runs in the five games (under 5-0). He allowed nine runs in three IP in his only start vs Arizona this year. San Diego is 4-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-8-1

Arizona is 5-6 in its last 11 games; under is 6-2-1 in their last nine. San Diego lost five of its last seven games (under 5-2).

Rockies @ Giants
Chatwood is 2-0, 0.66 in his last three starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. He is 2-0, 2.25 in four starts against the Giants this season. Colorado is 5-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-11-1

Moore is 1-2, 6.19 in his last three starts; under is 7-5-1 in his last 13 starts. He is 0-2, 13.50 in three starts vs Colorado this season. Giants are 5-10 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-19-6

Colorado is 9-5 in its last 14 games; under is 5-2 in its last seven games. Giants lost six of their last nine games; under is 5-1 in their last six games.

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American League
Red Sox @ Orioles
Sale is 2-1, 2.74 in his last three starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. He is 2-0, 3.21 vs Baltimore this season. Boston is 12-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-8-8

Miley is 0-3, 9.00 in his last three starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. He is 2-0, 1.50 vs Boston this season. Baltimore is 6-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-16-2

Red Sox are 10-3 in last 13 games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 road games. Baltimore lost 11 of last 13 games; over is 4-2 in their last six.

Minnesota @ New York
Colon is 0-3, 7.54 in his last three starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Twins are 2-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-5-1

Severino is 4-1, 2.21 in his last six starts; over is 9-1 in his last ten. New York is 9-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 16-10-3

Twins lost four of last five games; under is 6-1 in their last seven. New York won six of its last seven games; under is 3-0 in their last three games.

Royals @ Blue Jays
Junis is 4-0, 2.36 in his last seven starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six. Royals 4-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-4-2

Anderson is 1-1, 3.27 in four starts for Toronto (under 3-1). Blue Jays are 1-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-1-2

Royals lost five of last six games; under is 6-1 in their last seven. Toronto won seven of last ten games (under 8-2).

A’s @ Tigers
Mengden is 1-0, 1.80 in his last two starts (over 2-2). A’s split his two road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-1-1

Sanchez is 0-3, 10.48 in his last six starts (over 5-1). Detroit is 5-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-6-2

A’s are 10-3 in their last 13 games; over is 9-4 in their last 13 road games. Detroit is 2-9 in its last 11 games; over is 9-1 in their last ten home games.

White Sox @ Astros
Shields is 2-0, 3.46 in his last two starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Chicago is 3-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-11-3

Peacock is 2-0, 1.96 in his last four starts; over is 7-5 in his last 12. Astros are 5-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-3-2

White Sox won six of last ten games; over is 6-4-1 in their last 11 games. Houston won its last five games; under is 10-3 in their last 13 home games.

Indians @ Angels
Tomlin is 6-0, 2.54 in his last eight starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Cleveland is 5-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-10-5

Nolasco is 0-2, 4.85 in his last five starts; under is 2-0-1 in his last three starts. Angels are 5-10 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-17-4

Cleveland is 25-1 in its last 26 games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 games. Angels are 3-8 in last 11 games (under 8-3).

Rangers @ Mariners
Cashner is 2-1, 3.20 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. He is 1-2, 4.57 in four starts vs Seattle this season. Texas is 6-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-7-3

Hernandez is 0-1, 4.15 in his last four starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. He is 1-0, 3.31 in three starts vs Texas this season. Seattle is 5-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-6-1

Rangers lost seven of last ten games; over is 10-6-1 in their last 17 games. Seattle lost its last four games; under is 11-3 in their last 14.

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Interleague

Cubs @ Rays
Lester is 3-0, 3.71 in his last three starts; over is 6-1 in his last seven starts. Cubs are 10-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-10-6

Snell is 2-0, 3.03 in his last five starts; under is 10-4 in his last 14 starts. Tampa Bay is 4-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-8-4

Cubs won their last seven games (over 4-3). Tampa Bay is 3-8 in its last 11 games; under is 7-1 in their last eight games.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
LA-Phil: Wood 17-6; Thompson 3-3
Mil-Pitt: Wilkerson 0-0; Brault 2-0
NY-Mia: Montero 7-9; Urena 16-8
StL-Cin: Weaver 6-1; Davis 3-2
Wsh-Atl: Gonzalez 17-12; Sims 2-5
Az-SD: Ray 17-8; Lamet 9-10
Col-SF: Chatwood 10-13; Moore 9-20

American League
Min-NY: Colon 5-7; Severino 18-11
Bos-Balt: Sale 21-9; Miley 15-15
KC-Tor: Junis 9-4; Anderson 1-3
A’s-Det: Mengden 3-1; Sanchez 7-7
Chi-Hst: Shields 8-11; Peacock 13-6
Clev-LA: Tomlin 12-12; Nolasco 10-20
Tex-Sea: Cashner 12-13; Hernandez 8-6

Interleague
Chi-TB: Lester 17-12; Snell 9-11

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
LA-Phil: Wood 4-23; Thompson 2-6
Mil-Pitt: Wilkerson 0-0; Brault 1-2
NY-Mia: Montero 3-16; Urena 4-24
StL-Cin: Weaver 1-7; Davis 2-5
Wsh-Atl: Gonzalez 10-29; Sims 2-7
Az-SD: Ray 9-25; Lamet 5-19
Col-SF: Chatwood 5-23; Moore 10-29

American League
Min-NY: Colon 1-12; Severino 6-29
Bos-Balt: Sale 3-30; Miley 12-30
KC-Tor: Junis 3-13; Anderson 1-4
A’s-Det: Mengden 0-4; Sanchez 3-14
Chi-Hst: Shields 6-19; Peacock 2-19
Clev-LA: Tomlin 7-24; Nolasco 12-30
Tex-Sea: Cashner 6-25; Hernandez 7-14

Interleague
Chi-TB: Lester 10-29; Snell 6-20

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Umpires
National League
LA-Phil: Over is 11-5 in last 16 Whitson games.
Mil-Pitt: Under is 8-3-2 in last 13 Davis games.
NY-Mia: Last four Rackley games stayed under.
StL-Cin: Under is 8-1 in last nine Segal games.
Wsh-Atl: Six of last eight Hamari games stayed under.
Az-SD: Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Holbrook games.
Col-SF: Home team is 14-3 in last 17 Demuth games.

American League
Min-NY: Over is 5-2 in last seven Cederstrom games.
Bos-Balt: Over is 7-4 in last eleven Tichenor games.
KC-Tor: Four of last five Wegner games went over.
A’s-Det: Under is 4-1-1 in last six Meals games.
Chi-Hst: Four of last six Baker games went over.
Clev-LA: Under is 3-1-1 in last five Hallion games.
Tex-Sea: Over is 8-4 in last dozen Kellogg games.

Interleague
Chi-TB: Over is 17-6-1 in last 24 Gonzalez games.

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 83-57 AL, favorites +$64
AL @ NL– 73-69 NL, favorites +$116
Total: 152-130 AL, favorites +$180

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 70-68-4
AL @ NL: Over 74-62-7
Total: Over 144-130-11

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/19/17
Ariz 28-26-20……43-25–12……..71-51
Atl 27-35-10……26-42-8………..53-77
Cubs 33-31-8…….39-25-14………..72-56
Reds 23-43-9……..30-37-9…………53-80
Colo 38-31-7………40-29-5………..78-60
LA 38-24-13…….41-25-9…………79-49
Miami 32-36-10…….36-26-11………68-62
Milw 37-27-10…….38-29-10……….74-56
Mets 33-39-5……..30-37-7………….63-76
Philly 19-43-16……30-36-9………..49-79
Pitt 31-37-9…….28-33-13………..60-70
St. Louis 32-34-9……..39-25-10………..71-59
SD 21-46-8……..38-29–9…………59-75
SF 16-49-9……..30-33-13……….46-81
Wash 43-23-7……34-33-10………….77-56

Orioles 29-39-5……..31-39-8………..60-78
Boston 31-35-11………34-37-3……….65-72
White Sox 25-40-11………29-42–4…….54-82
Cleveland 45-23-8……..39-24-10……..84-47
Detroit 27-38-10…….30-36-11……..57-74
Astros 37-28-11……..47-24-5………84-52
KC 26-35-13……..30-31-13…….56-66
Angels 26-39-8………31-31-14……..57-70
Twins 38-24-13………38-33-8……..76-57
NYY 34-38-7……….40-28-5…..…74-66
A’s 29-39-10……..32-32-12……..61-71
Seattle 29-39-9……..39-25-11………68-64
TB 36-29-11……..40-24-9……..76-53
Texas 35-27-12……..38-28-9……..73-55
Toronto 30-40-5……..30-33-12……..60-73

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 9/19/17)
Ariz 24-76……..27-74………..51
Atl 17-71……….19-79………36
Cubs 20-72……..26-78………..46
Reds 30-76……..27-76……….57
Colo 20-76……..25-74..……..45
LA 23-76……..26-74..…….49
Miami 32-78……..27-73……….59
Milw 24-74……29-78…..…..53
Mets 34-75……..26-75……….60
Philly 17-78……..24-74……….41
Pitt 22-77……..22-75……….44
StL 16-76……..23-73………..39
SD 23-75……….26-75……….49
SF 17-75……….22-77……….39
Wash 26-73……..30-77……….56

Orioles 17-76……..25-77……….42
Boston 21-77……..18-74……….39
White Sox 24-76……20-75……….44
Clev 22-77……..26-75………48
Detroit 18-74…….27-77………45
Astros 21-77……..29-74………50
KC 18-75……..16-76………..34
Angels 27-75……..22-77……….49
Twins 17-73……..20-77……….37
NYY 19-78……..21-73……….40
A’s 20-76……..27-76………47
Seattle 21-77…….25-77……….46
TB 22-74……..26-77………48
Texas 29-76……..30-74………59
Toronto 26-76……..21-78………47

**StarDust Bum** · 09-20-2017, 12:21 PM

MLB

Wednesday, September 20

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Trend Report
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1:08 PM
MINNESOTA vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Minnesota is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
NY Yankees are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Minnesota

1:10 PM
NY METS vs. MIAMI
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
NY Mets are 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games at home

1:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing at home against Oakland
Detroit is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games at home

3:45 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Colorado is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing Colorado
San Francisco is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games

7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PITTSBURGH
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Milwaukee's last 13 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

7:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. PHILADELPHIA
LA Dodgers are 5-19 SU in their last 24 games
LA Dodgers are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:07 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City

7:08 PM
BOSTON vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston's last 11 games on the road
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Baltimore's last 24 games when playing Boston

7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. TAMPA BAY
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games at home
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of St. Louis's last 12 games
St. Louis is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
Cincinnati is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis

7:35 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Washington
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

8:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Houston
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games at home

9:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN DIEGO
Arizona is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Arizona is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
San Diego is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games at home

10:08 PM
CLEVELAND vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 11 games
Cleveland is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games
LA Angels are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 9 of LA Angels's last 13 games when playing Cleveland

10:10 PM
TEXAS vs. SEATTLE
Texas is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing at home against Texas
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

**StarDust Bum** · 09-20-2017, 12:22 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, September 20

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NY METS (65 - 86) at MIAMI (71 - 80) - 1:10 PM
RAFAEL MONTERO (R) vs. JOSE URENA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 65-86 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 14-30 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY METS are 52-63 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 36-51 (-17.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
URENA is 16-9 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
URENA is 11-4 (+7.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 42-30 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 25-18 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MIAMI is 29-40 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MIAMI is 5-13 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
MIAMI is 62-84 (-29.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
URENA is 0-8 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 11-7 (+4.7 Units) against NY METS this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-1.1 Units)

RAFAEL MONTERO vs. MIAMI since 1997
MONTERO is 1-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.622.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

JOSE URENA vs. NY METS since 1997
URENA is 2-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.10 and a WHIP of 0.966.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.8 units)

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COLORADO (82 - 69) at SAN FRANCISCO (59 - 93) - 3:45 PM
TYLER CHATWOOD (R) vs. MATT MOORE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 73-74 (-18.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 37-41 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 82-69 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 39-37 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 39-29 (+14.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 33-21 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 26-17 (+15.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 37-31 (+7.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHATWOOD is 15-10 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHATWOOD is 10-4 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 59-93 (-37.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 49-62 (-24.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-42 (-19.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-32 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-66 (-29.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-38 (-22.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MOORE is 9-20 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 12-6 (+5.5 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
9 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.1 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)

TYLER CHATWOOD vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
CHATWOOD is 7-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.72 and a WHIP of 1.267.
His team's record is 10-5 (+7.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-6. (+1.3 units)

MATT MOORE vs. COLORADO since 1997
MOORE is 1-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 9.64 and a WHIP of 2.213.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.7 units)

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LA DODGERS (96 - 55) at PHILADELPHIA (60 - 91) - 7:05 PM
ALEX WOOD (L) vs. JAKE THOMPSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 192-132 (-3.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 85-78 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 27-36 (-21.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 5-14 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
LA DODGERS are 155-177 (-60.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 136-101 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 93-91 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 28-25 (-16.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 5-10 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
LA DODGERS are 68-61 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WOOD is 30-33 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 21-20 (+10.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 435-434 (+49.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 60-91 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-62 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-3 (+1.5 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

ALEX WOOD vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
WOOD is 3-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.45 and a WHIP of 1.447.
His team's record is 3-5 (-4.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.4 units)

JAKE THOMPSON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
THOMPSON is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.800.
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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MILWAUKEE (81 - 70) at PITTSBURGH (68 - 84) - 7:05 PM
AARON WILKERSON (R) vs. STEVEN BRAULT (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 9-9 (+0.4 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
13 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+9.6 Units)

AARON WILKERSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

STEVEN BRAULT vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BRAULT is 1-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.238.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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ST LOUIS (78 - 72) at CINCINNATI (66 - 85) - 7:10 PM
LUKE WEAVER (R) vs. ROOKIE DAVIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 29-35 (-12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 59-57 (-8.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 26-16 (+11.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 35-33 (+10.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 58-59 (+8.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 84-73 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 28-22 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 9-8 (+3.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.4 Units)

LUKE WEAVER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WEAVER is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

ROOKIE DAVIS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (91 - 59) at ATLANTA (67 - 82) - 7:35 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. LUCAS SIMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 24-31 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
GONZALEZ is 1-8 (-10.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 23-27 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 135-175 (+3.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 38-33 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 24-19 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 65-87 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 36-44 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 46-27 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 79-70 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in road games in September games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 65-31 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 35-21 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 30-15 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 32-17 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 45-71 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 8-9 (+5.8 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.4 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
GONZALEZ is 4-11 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.27 and a WHIP of 1.504.
His team's record is 6-14 (-12.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-11. (-3.5 units)

LUCAS SIMS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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ARIZONA (87 - 65) at SAN DIEGO (68 - 83) - 9:10 PM
ROBBIE RAY (L) vs. DINELSON LAMET (R)
Top Trends for this game.
RAY is 16-30 (-15.9 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 68-83 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 41-35 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 30-35 (+8.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN DIEGO is 51-54 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 23-16 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 35-44 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 87-65 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 42-30 (+9.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 62-44 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 65-49 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 135-94 (+27.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
RAY is 10-3 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
RAY is 12-2 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 3-16 (-12.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 8-10 (+1.2 Units) against ARIZONA this season
11 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.4 Units)

ROBBIE RAY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
RAY is 4-4 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.35 and a WHIP of 1.055.
His team's record is 4-4 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.5 units)

DINELSON LAMET vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LAMET is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 21.00 and a WHIP of 3.333.
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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MINNESOTA (78 - 73) at NY YANKEES (84 - 67) - 1:05 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. LUIS SEVERINO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLON is 4-14 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 45-31 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 78-73 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 39-34 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 55-50 (+7.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-34 (+9.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLON is 149-116 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 15-7 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

BARTOLO COLON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
COLON is 7-9 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.440.
His team's record is 11-11 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-10. (+0.4 units)

LUIS SEVERINO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (68 - 83) at DETROIT (62 - 89) - 1:10 PM
DANIEL MENGDEN (R) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 205-270 (-50.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 46-68 (-21.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 26-50 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 87-116 (-30.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 144-123 (+40.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
OAKLAND is 31-27 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 67-67 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 62-89 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 52-71 (-22.5 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 34-42 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 42-69 (-25.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 27-44 (-19.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 12-22 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SANCHEZ is 7-19 (-12.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-1 (+2.9 Units) against DETROIT this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.2 Units)

DANIEL MENGDEN vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SANCHEZ is 2-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.260.
His team's record is 3-6 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.2 units)

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BOSTON (87 - 64) at BALTIMORE (73 - 79) - 7:05 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. WADE MILEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 44-41 (-9.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SALE is 9-19 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 161-153 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 94-63 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 30-16 (+12.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 25-10 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 74-70 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 69-46 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 47-24 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
MILEY is 2-12 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 10-8 (+3.6 Units) against BOSTON this season
11 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.6 Units)

CHRIS SALE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SALE is 4-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.14 and a WHIP of 1.302.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.6 units)

WADE MILEY vs. BOSTON since 1997
MILEY is 2-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.875.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (73 - 77) at TORONTO (71 - 80) - 7:05 PM
JAKE JUNIS (R) vs. BRETT ANDERSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 73-77 (+2.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 71-80 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 42-54 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 28-43 (-20.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TORONTO is 64-61 (-19.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ANDERSON is 57-70 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ANDERSON is 15-21 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

JAKE JUNIS vs. TORONTO since 1997
JUNIS is 0-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.264.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
ANDERSON is 2-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 0.846.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (60 - 90) at HOUSTON (92 - 58) - 8:10 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. BRAD PEACOCK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 92-58 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 73-36 (+21.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 58-53 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 46-41 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 20-21 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-1 (+4.6 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SHIELDS is 2-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.70 and a WHIP of 0.973.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.3 units)

BRAD PEACOCK vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
PEACOCK is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.308.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)

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CLEVELAND (94 - 57) at LA ANGELS (76 - 74) - 10:05 PM
JOSH TOMLIN (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 76-74 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 225-176 (+40.4 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 58-53 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 54-51 (+7.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 42-31 (+16.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 91-46 (+25.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 46-24 (+18.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 18-1 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
CLEVELAND is 64-31 (+14.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 32-9 (+18.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
CLEVELAND is 21-10 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 53-31 (+20.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TOMLIN is 17-7 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TOMLIN is 11-3 (+9.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JOSH TOMLIN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
TOMLIN is 2-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.061.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
NOLASCO is 0-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.95 and a WHIP of 1.282.
His team's record is 2-5 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+1.1 units)

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TEXAS (74 - 76) at SEATTLE (74 - 77) - 10:10 PM
ANDREW CASHNER (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 37-40 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 21-9 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
TEXAS is 74-76 (+2.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 77-54 (+29.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 52-51 (+25.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 77-81 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 19-16 (+9.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 77-63 (+18.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 125-101 (+28.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 126-110 (+17.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 93-75 (+16.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 35-36 (-15.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 119-119 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 625-578 (-101.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 33-43 (-13.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 11-6 (+5.3 Units) against TEXAS this season
10 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
CASHNER is 1-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.95 and a WHIP of 1.342.
His team's record is 2-5 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.5 units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 19-23 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.92 and a WHIP of 1.261.
His team's record is 24-29 (-13.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 28-21. (+4.2 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (84 - 66) at TAMPA BAY (73 - 78) - 7:10 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. BLAKE SNELL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 84-66 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-23 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 46-37 (-9.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 829-774 (-155.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 54-24 (+17.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
LESTER is 19-6 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 31-8 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 98-39 (+36.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 141-171 (-37.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 42-55 (-16.6 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 74-83 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-28 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

JON LESTER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
LESTER is 14-12 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.285.
His team's record is 18-14 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 17-15. (-0.3 units)

BLAKE SNELL vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
SNELL is 0-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

**StarDust Bum** · 09-20-2017, 12:25 PM

Wednesday's Diamond Notes
September 20, 2017

Hottest team: Cubs (7-0 last seven) at Rays

The NL Central race is the only worth keeping an eye on over the final two weeks with the Cubs, Brewers, and Cardinals vying for the top spot. Chicago can’t quite distance itself from surging Milwaukee, but the defending champion Cubs are doing their best to grab the division title by winning their seventh straight game on Tuesday at Tampa Bay, 2-1. Since getting swept at home by the Brewers earlier this month, the Cubs swept the Mets with a tremendous offensive output, while allowing seven runs total in their last four victories over the Cardinals and Rays.

Jon Lester heads to the mound on Wednesday looking to stay perfect in September after winning his first three starts this month. The Cubs own a solid 6-1 record in his past seven road starts, while looking to rebound against the Rays after allowing five earned runs in a 6-5 defeat to Tampa Bay on July 4.

Coldest team: Pirates (0-7 last seven) vs. Brewers

Meanwhile, towards the bottom of the NL Central are the Pirates, who can’t even light up the scoreboard at this point. Pittsburgh has been shut out in each of its first two games against Milwaukee, even though the Bucs allowed only one run in Tuesday’s 1-0 home defeat. Since a 12-2 run in July which briefly had Pittsburgh back in the Wild Card discussion, the Pirates have won more than three straight games only once in the last two months.

Pittsburgh has been held to two runs or less during each game of this losing streak, while this current 1-12 run has come to all NL Central opponents. The only beacon of hope for the Pirates comes from the left arm of Steven Brault, who tossed six innings of one-hit ball in a 7-0 shutout of the Brewers on September 11, the last time Pittsburgh won a game.

Hottest pitcher: Luke Weaver, Cardinals (6-1, 1.89 ERA)

Since the start of August, Weaver has been the leader of this St. Louis rotation by going 6-0 in his past six outings. Weaver hasn’t allowed a run in his last two starts against the Pirates and Reds, while winning all three of his road outings. The Cardinals rallied past the Reds last night in extra innings as Weaver looks to duplicate his effort from his last start against Cincinnati when he scattered two hits and allowed one unearned run in six innings.

Coldest pitcher: Wade Miley, Orioles (8-13, 5.32 ERA)

The Red Sox have taken the first two games of their series at Baltimore in extra innings to creep closer towards another AL East championship. Miley may not be the right guy to stop the bleeding for Baltimore as the southpaw recorded only one out in his last start against the Yankees, while giving up six hits and six earned runs in a 13-5 loss. Baltimore is winless in Miley’s past three outings, but his last victory came at Boston on August 27 in a 2-1 triumph as a +140 underdog.

Biggest OVER run: Tigers (11-5 last 16)

Detroit gutted its roster over the last two months and aren’t playing for anything, as its pitching has suffered of late. The Tigers have lost each of the first two games against the Athletics, while giving up 17 runs in those defeats. For the exception of a 12-0 shutout over the White Sox on Sunday, Detroit pitching has been tagged for at least eight runs in four of the past six games. Anibal Sanchez takes the mound in the series finale against Oakland, as the OVER is 5-1 in the right-hander’s past six starts.

Biggest UNDER run: Pirates (10-1 last 11)

We outlined Pittsburgh’s offensive ineptness above, as the Pirates cashed their eighth UNDER in the last 10 matchups with the Brewers. In their last four home contests, Pittsburgh has scored a total of two runs, while getting shut out three times. Only twice in last 14 games have the Pirates plated four runs or more, which actually came in the two only two wins in this span. The Bucs have cashed the UNDER in three of their past four home series finales, while trying to avoid their third sweep at PNC Park this season.

Matchup to watch: Indians vs. Angels

Cleveland won for the 25th time in the last 26 games in Tuesday’s 6-3 triumph at Los Angeles to kick off its six-game road trip. The Indians last dropped a road contest one month ago in a 7-4 defeat at Kansas City on August 20, while extending their away winning streak to 12 last night. With the victory, Cleveland stayed 1 ½ games ahead of Houston for the top record in the American League.

The Angels remained 1 ½ games behind the Twins for the second Wild Card spot in the AL after Minnesota lost at New York last night. Ricky Nolasco is winless in his last five starts for the Angels, while coming off a home loss to the Astros in his previous appearance, even though he allowed four hits and two earned runs in six innings of work. Nolasco suffered a loss to the Indians the last time he faced them in late July, 10-4, but turned in a quality start by giving up three earned runs in 6.2 innings.

Josh Tomlin counters for Cleveland as the Indians own a 6-1 record in his past seven starts. Although Tomlin won his last road start at Detroit, the Indians have slumped to a 2-5 record in his last seven outings away from Progressive Field. Cleveland has won all four meetings with Los Angeles, while winning nine consecutive matchups with the Angels since last June.

Betcha didn’t know: The Mariners are slumping at the wrong time by losing four straight games, including last night’s series opener to the Rangers. Andrew Cashner heads to the hill for Texas tonight as the right-hander has been straight money on the road. The Rangers are 4-0 in his past four away starts, while cashing as a +110, +185, +155, and +165 underdog in those outings, while opening as a +140 ‘dog opposite Felix Hernandez tonight.

Biggest public favorite: Astros (-290) vs. White Sox

Biggest public underdog: Royals (+100) at Blue Jays

Biggest line move: Padres (+134 to +128) vs. Diamondbacks

**StarDust Bum** · 09-21-2017, 02:44 AM

Baseball Capsules
September 20, 2017

BALTIMORE (AP) Chris Sale struck out 13 to become the first AL pitcher in 18 years to reach the 300 mark, and the Boston Red Sox moved to the brink of clinching a playoff berth by beating the Baltimore Orioles 9-0 on Wednesday night.

Sale (17-7) reached the milestone on his last pitch, a called third strike against Ryan Flaherty to end the eighth inning. The last AL pitcher to fan 300 batters in a season was Boston's Pedro Martinez in 1999, when he set a club record with 313.

Mookie Betts and Deven Marrero homered for the Red Sox, who hold a three-game lead over the second-place Yankees with 10 games left.

After winning two straight 11-inning games over the skidding Orioles, Boston jumped to a 6-0 lead in the fifth and coasted to its 11th win in 14 games.

Betts and Marrero hit two-run homers in the fourth against Wade Miley (8-14) and Hanley Ramirez added a two-run double in the fifth.

Sale allowed four hits and walked none in matching his career high for wins.

YANKEES 11, TWINS 3

NEW YORK (AP) - Aaron Judge hit his AL-leading 45th home run and topped 100 RBIs, Didi Gregorius surpassed Derek Jeter for the most home runs by a Yankees shortstop and New York beat Minnesota for a three-game sweep.

The game was briefly halted in the fifth inning when a foul ball down the third-base line off the bat of Todd Frazier struck a young girl, who was carried out of the stands, given first aid and taken to a hospital.

Frazier knelt down and covered his head, and many other Yankees and Twins watched in stunned silence as the fan was helped.

The Yankees, who have won 10 of 12, opened a seven-game advantage over the Twins for the top AL wild card with 10 games remaining.

The Twins have lost five of six and were outscored 18-6 in the three-game series.

Judge's two-run homer down the right-field line came on an 0-2 pitch from Bartolo Colin (4-6 in the AL and 6-14 overall).

Chasen Shreve (4-1) pitched three hitless innings in relief of Luis Severino.

RAYS 8, CUBS 1

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Blake Snell gave up two hits in seven shutout innings, and Tampa Bay ended Chicago's season-best seven-game winning streak.

The Cubs, who had not lost since being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in a three-game series in Chicago on Sept. 8-10, are scheduled to open a four-game series in Milwaukee on Thursday night. They lead the Brewers by 3 + games in the NL Central.

Steven Souza Jr. hit his 30th home run in the first inning and the Rays added three more runs in the second off Jon Lester.

Wilson Ramos, who had three of Tampa Bay's 10 hits, made it 7-0 with a two-run single in the fifth that knocked Lester (11-8) out of the game.

Lester, who had won three starts since coming off the disabled list on Sept. 2, gave up seven runs and eight hits with three walks in 4 1/3 innings. He had no strikeouts.

Snell (4-6) gave up singles to John Jay in the third and Addison Russell in the fifth. He walked three and struck out five in seven innings. Snell is 4-0 in 10 starts since July 24.

PHILLIES 7, DODGERS 5

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Aaron Altherr hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the eighth after launching a tying, two-run homer an inning earlier, and Philadelphia beat slumping Los Angeles.

The Dodgers have lost four straight and 20 of 25 and will have to wait to wrap up the NL West.

The Phillies have won eight of 10 and are 32-33 since the All-Star break, climbing out of last place in the majors.

Luis Avilan (2-3) walked Cesar Hernandez to start the bottom of the eighth. Freddy Galvis bunted and catcher Austin Barnes made a wild throw to second base for an error that allowed the runners to reach second and third. Odubel Herrera struck out and Rhys Hoskins was intentionally walked. Brandon Morrow entered and Altherr ripped a hit off the right-field fence.

Earlier in the series, Altherr became the first major leaguer to hit a grand slam off Clayton Kershaw.

Luis Garcia (2-4) got the win despite allowing a run in the eighth. Hector Neris finished for his 23rd save in 26 chances.

PIRATES 6, BREWERS 4

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Adam Frazier hit a two-run homer off Milwaukee closer Corey Knebel with two outs in the ninth inning to lift Pittsburgh to the victory.

The Pirates tied it in the eighth on a throwing error by Knebel then ended a seven-game losing streak when Frazier homered into the first row of seats in the right-field stands.

Jesus Aguilar and Domingo Santana homered for the Brewers but Milwaukee missed a chance to pull into a tie with Colorado for the second wild-card spot in the National League.

Knebel (1-2) had converted 21 straight save opportunities. Milwaukee lost for just the third time in its last 12 games.

Felipe Rivero (5-2) earned the victory in relief. Frazier finished 2 for 5 with four RBIs. Starling Marte added two hits for the Pirates.

ROYALS 15, BLUE JAYS 5

TORONTO (AP) - Mike Moustakas hit his 37th home run of the season, breaking Steve Balboni's Royals record, Salvador Perez and Whit Merrifield also connected and Kansas City routed Toronto.

Rookie right-hander Jakob Junis (8-2) allowed four runs, two earned, in 6 1/3 innings, improving to 5-0 with a 2.42 ERA over his past eight starts.

Moustakas went 3 for 4 and came within a triple of hitting for the cycle. He eclipsed Balboni's 1985 record with a solo blast to right off Carlos Ramirez in the sixth.

Merrifield also had three hits and drove in a pair of runs as the Royals snapped a three-game losing streak and won for the second time in their past seven.

Kansas City came within a run of matching its season high. The Royals scored 16 against Detroit twice within a seven-day span in late July.

Leading 1-0, the Royals exploded for eight runs and seven hits in the second. Brett Anderson (3-4) allowed eight runs and seven hits in 1 1/3 innings.

GIANTS 4, ROCKIES 0

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Colorado starter Tyler Chatwood dug himself an early hole against the Giants and now the Rockies' lead for the second NL wild card is in jeopardy after a loss to last-place San Francisco, the club's third straight defeat.

Joe Panik hit a one-out triple in the first off Chatwood (8-13) and immediately scored on Denard Span's sacrifice fly, and then Panik doubled in the third and came home on Buster Posey's sacrifice fly.

Brandon Crawford hit a solo homer in the third to back Matt Moore (6-14), who earned his first win against Colorado after going 0-2 over his first three outings of the year.

After two straight 4-3, walkoff setbacks, the Rockies lost for the fifth time in seven games overall following a six-game winning streak.

CARDINALS 9, REDS 2

CINCINNATI (AP) - Dexter Fowler homered for the third straight game while Matt Carpenter and Paul DeJong also homered as St. Louis gained ground in its playoff push with a win over Cincinnati.

Tommy Pham finished with two doubles, a single and two RBIs and Yadier Molina added a two-run double as the third-place Cardinals (79-72) gained a game on Colorado in the wild-card race to move within 2 + games. St. Louis sits five games behind the Cubs in the NL Central chase.

Rookie right-hander Luke Weaver (7-1) retired 10 straight batters in one stretch on the way to his seventh straight winning start, the major leagues' longest active streak and the longest by a Cardinals pitcher this season. The 24-year-old allowed five hits and two runs with seven strikeouts in five innings.

Relievers Zach Duke, Seung Hwan Oh, Sandy Alcantara and Sam Tuivailala teamed up to retire 12 of the final 13 Reds batters.

Rookie Davis (1-3) gave up all three homers and five runs on five hits with three strikeouts in three innings.

NATIONALS 7, BRAVES 3

ATLANTA (AP) - Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino issued three bases-loaded walks in the six-run eighth, Gio Gonzalez pitched seven strong innings and Washington beat Atlanta.

Gonzalez (15-7) allowed two runs, three hits and one walk to enjoy some rare good luck in the series. The left-hander, who struck out eight, began the night 4-11 with a 5.27 ERA in 20 career starts against the Braves.

The NL East champion Nationals rallied from a 2-1 deficit for their third straight win.

Pinch-hitter Wilmer Difo singled, Trea Turner doubled and Jayson Werth walked in the eighth against Jose Ramirez (2-3). Braves manager Brian Snitker brought in Vizcaino, and the move quickly backfired.

Daniel Murphy, Ryan Zimmerman and Anthony Rendon walked, and Vizcaino left without a retiring a batter. Rex Brothers then gave up Adam Lind's two-run single and Michael Taylor's RBI single to make it 7-2.

Ramirez allowed three runs, two hits and one walk with one strikeout in 1/3 of an inning.

ASTROS 4, WHITE SOX 3

HOUSTON (AP) - Yuli Gurriel had three hits, including a two-run double, Brad Peacock threw six solid innings and Houston extended its winning streak to six games with a win over Chicago.

Peacock (12-2) allowed two runs on one hit with six strikeouts. The right-hander continues to throw well, allowing two runs or fewer in each of his last five starts.

After Yoan Moncada put the White Sox up 2-1 in the top of the fourth with a two-run homer, Gurriel answered with his two-run hit in the bottom half of the inning.

Jose Altuve upped Houston's lead to 4-2 with an RBI single in the seventh, but Yolmer Sanchez cut the lead to one with an RBI double in the eighth.

Joe Musgrove struck out Moncada with the tying run on second to end the eighth and struck out Omar Narvaez with the tying run on second to end the game for his second save.

James Shields (4-7) allowed three runs on six hits with four walks and five strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings.

MARLINS 5, METS 4, 10 INNINGS

MIAMI (AP) - J.T. Realmuto homered in the 10th inning, and Miami beat New York after rallying for three runs in the ninth against former teammate A.J. Ramos.

With one out, Realmuto hit a 1-1 pitch from Paul Sewald (0-6) into the Mets' bullpen for his 17th homer.

Miami trailed 4-1 in the ninth before coming back against Ramos, who faced the Marlins for the first time since they traded the closer to New York on July 28.

Justin Bour led off with his 22nd homer and first since a six-week stint on the disabled list. Ramos then gave up four singles, including two-out RBI hits by pinch-hitter A.J. Ellis and Ichiro Suzuki.

Sewald replaced Ramos and struck out Christian Yelich on a 3-2 breaking ball with the bases loaded to force extra innings. Ramos' blown save was his first with the Mets.

Major league home run leader Giancarlo Stanton walked a season-high four times and struck out in his only at-bat to remain at 55 homers with 11 games to go.

ATHLETICS 3, TIGERS 2

DETROIT (AP) - Daniel Mengden pitched seven scoreless innings, and Marcus Semien homered and drove in three runs, leading Oakland to a 3-2 win and three-game sweep of Detroit.

Mengden (2-1) allowed seven hits and struck out four, extending his scoreless streak to 16 1/3 innings and helping the A's to their fourth consecutive win. The 24-year-old right-hander missed the first two months of the season after undergoing offseason foot surgery and was making his fifth major league start this year.

Liam Hendriks got the final two outs in the ninth to earn his first save.

Anibal Sanchez (3-5) pitched well in a losing effort, allowing three hits and one run in six innings. He struck out eight and walked three.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-21-2017, 02:51 AM

Thursday’s six-pack

NFL trends for Week 3

— Chargers are 0-6-1 vs spread in their last seven games.

— Buccaneers are 6-2 in last eight games as a road underdog.

— New Orleans is 8-2 in its last ten games as a road underdog.

— Patriots are 14-4 vs spread in their last 18 games.

— Jets are 8-2 in last ten games as a home dog vs AFC East foes.

— Washington is 15-6 vs spread in its last 21 games.

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

13) Opening Day payrolls this season:
Toronto Blue Jays: $163,381,937. Record: 71-81
Milwaukee Brewers: $63,061,300. Record: 82-70

12) Phillies 7, Dodgers 5— Bigger news: After the game, Corey Seager left the Dodgers’ clubhouse limping, with medical/training staff.

11) Angels are 15-2 this season when Parker Bridwell is their starting pitcher, 61-72 when anyone else is the starting pitcher.

10) Marlins 9, Mets 2— Giancarlo Stanton hit his 56th homer of the season.

9) Diamondbacks’ star 1B Paul Goldschmidt has apparently seen the movie Billy Madison over 100 times; I’ve never seen it myself, so now I have to.

8) Royals 15, Blue Jays 5— Mike Moustakas hit his 37th homer, setting the all-time single season record for the Royals, previously held by Steve Balboni.

Some college football trends for this week:
7) Washington Huskies coach Petersen is 27-13 vs spread as a road favorite.

6) San Diego State won its last six games vs Air Force (5-1 vs spread).

5) Texas Tech covered seven of last nine tries as a road underdog.

Elsewhere in the world…….

4) Richard Sherman makes $13,631,000 this season to play football; he is a smart guy, went to Stanford, but he can’t seem to stop biting the hand that feeds him:

“From what I understand, the rule is for the gamblers, for Vegas, to make sure that the odds and everything are what they’re supposed to be, which is apparently what the league is concerned about when talking about injuries and things like that. So maybe somebody should look into that, because I thought we weren’t a gambling league and we were against all those things. But our injury report is specifically to make sure the gamblers get their odds right.”
Sherman, talking about NFL injury reports

So now Sherman is Captain Obvious; not sure what his point his, unless he is going to want the players to get a piece of the pie when gambling on the NFL becomes legal.

3) Interesting discussion on Inside the NFL this week on Showtime: Ray Lewis/Boomer Esiason were talking about how the lack of practice reps in the summer is hurting offensive play. Phil Simms called college football “flag football”, saying that spread offenses have hurt offensive line play in the NFL, as those players move on to the pros.

2) NL playoff race:
Giants 4, Rockies 0— Rockies lost 5 of last 7 games, are looking shaky.
Pirates 6, Brewers 4— Adam Frazier’s walk-off HR keeps Colorado atop Wild Card standings.
Rays 8, Cubs 1— Chicago’s 7-game winning streak comes to an end.
Cardinals 9, Reds 2— Big night for St Louis; everyone above them lost.

1) Padres’ backup catcher Rocky Gale hit his first big league homer in the 2nd inning last night, in his 12th MLB at-bat. The joy on his face was so obvious, it was outstanding; most times, guys try to play it cool as they round the bases, but Gale was just beaming— great to see.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-21-2017, 02:58 AM

Thursday’s games
National League

Dodgers @ Phillies
Maeda is 0-1, 9.82 in his last three starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five. Dodgers lost his last four road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-7-3

Leiter is 1-3, 8.18 in his last four starts (under 6-2-1). Phillies are 1-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-6

Dodgers are 5-20 in their last 25 games (under 5-1-2 in last eight). Phillies won seven of last nine games, under is 4-1-1 in their last six.

Cardinals @ Reds
Martinez is 1-2, 4.64 in his last five starts; over is 10-5 in his last 15. He is 0-2, 7.71 against the Reds this year. Cardinals are 6-10 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-12-3

Bailey is 1-2, 4.18 in his last four starts (under 3-0-1). Reds are 2-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-9-1

Cardinals lost four of last five games; under is 9-4 in their last 13 games. Reds won four of last seven games; under is 7-4-1 in their last 12 home games.

Nationals @ Braves
Roark is 3-1, 3.52 in his last five starts; under is 10-2 in his last 12. He is 1-1, 7.36 vs Atlanta this season. Washington is 8-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-11-2

Dickey is 0-2, 10.68 in his last three starts; his last five starts went over. He is 0-2, 5.92 in four starts vs Washington this year. Braves are 10-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-11-5

Nationals won their last five road games; under is 6-2-2 in their last ten games. Atlanta lost five of last six games; over is 7-4 in their last 11 home games.

Cubs @ Brewers
Arrieta is 4-1, 2.48 in his last six starts; over is 5-3-2 in his last ten. He is 2-0, 2.77 against the Brewers this year. Cubs are 9-9 in his road starts — their first 5-inning record with him: 15-8-5

Davies is 1-2, 4.86 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. He is 2-2, 3.96 against the Cubs this season. Milwaukee is 8-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-10-6

Cubs won seven of last eight games; under is 3-1 in their last four. Chicago is 10-4 in last 14 road series openers. Milwaukee won six of last eight games; their last four home games went over. Brewers are 8-4 in last 12 home series openers.

Rockies @ Padres
Anderson is 2-2, 4.50 in his last six starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Colorado is 3-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-6

Richard is 1-2, 4.32 in his last four starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. He is 1-2, 11.15 against Colorado this season. Padres are 7-8 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-15-2

Colorado lost its last three games; under is 5-1 in its last six games. San Diego won three of its last four games (under 5-3). Padres are 14-11 in home series openers.

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American League
Rays @ Orioles
Andriese is 0-2, 12.27 in his last three starts; over is 7-2 in his last nine. Rays are 1-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-4

Hellickson is 0-3, 11.81 in his last four starts; over is 6-1 in his last seven. Orioles are 3-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-6-1

Rays Baltimore lost 12 of last 14 games; over is 5-2 in their last seven. Baltimore is 2-11 in its last 13 games; over is 5-2 in their last seven. Orioles are 5-9 in last 14 home series openers.

Royals @ Blue Jays
Vargas is 2-0, 3.60 in his last two starts; under is 7-4 in his last 11. Royals are 9-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-12-3

Happ is 3-0. 4.00 in his last three starts; under is 7-3 in his last ten. Toronto is 5-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-12-1

Royals lost five of last seven games; under is 6-2 in their last eight. Toronto won seven of last 11 games (under 8-3).

Twins @ Tigers
Mejia is 0-3, 5.52 in his last seven starts; under is 7-3-1 in his last 11. Twins are 3-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-6-4

Zimmerman is 1-3, 9.74 in his last four starts; over is 7-4 in his last 11. He is 0-2, 10.80 against the Twins this year. Detroit is 6-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-15

Twins lost five of last six games; under is 6-2 in their last eight. Minnesota is 5-8 in last 13 road series openers. Detroit is 2-10 in its last 12 games; over is 9-1 in their last ten home games. Tigers are 1-10 in last 11 home series openers.

White Sox @ Astros
Fulmer is 1-1, 5.27 in three starts this year (over 1-1-1). Chicago lost his only road start— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-1-1

Keuchel is 2-2, 4.62 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Astros are 5-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-6-2

White Sox lost four of last five games; under is 5-3 in their last eight games. Houston won its last six games; under is 11-3 in their last 14 home games.

Indians @ Angels
Salazar is 1-1, 4.74 in his last five starts; over is 6-4-1 in his last 11. Indians are 6-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-6-3

Bridwell is 1-0, 1.50 in his last two starts; under is 10-3 in his last 13. Angels are 7-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-4-3

Cleveland is 26-1 in its last 27 games; under is 9-3 in their last 12 games. Angels are 3-9 in last 12 games (under 9-3).

Rangers @ Mariners
Hamels is 1-3, 6.28 in his last five starts (over 12-7-2). He is 1-0, 5.82 in three starts vs Seattle this season. Texas is 4-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 16-3-2

Paxton is 1-1, 5.27 in his last three starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Mariners are 8-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-6-4

Rangers lost seven of last 11 games; over is 11-6-1 in their last 18 games. Seattle lost its last five games; under is 11-4 in their last 15.

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Interleague

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
LA-Phil: Maeda 15-9; Leiter 4-5
StL-Cin: Martinez 15-15; Bailey 6-10
Wsh-Atl: Roark 17-10; Dickey 15-14
Chi-Mil: Arrieta 15-13; Davies 19-12
Colo-SD: Anderson 6-7; Richard 12-18

American League
TB-Balt: Andriese 6-9; Hellickson 4-5
KC-Tor: Vargas 18-11; Happ 10-13
Minn-Det: Mejia 8-11; Zimmerman 10-17
Chi-Hst: Fulmer 1-2; Keuchel 15-6
Clev-LA: Salazar 8-9; Bridwell 15-2
Tex-Sea: Hamels 12-9; Paxton 13-8

Interleague
Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
LA-Phil: Maeda 9-24; Leiter 5-9
StL-Cin: Martinez 11-30; Bailey 8-16
Wsh-Atl: Roark 10-27; Dickey 7-29
Chi-Mil: Arrieta 8-28; Davies 9-31
Colo-SD: Anderson 1-13; Richard 9-30

American League
TB-Balt: Andriese 9-15; Hellickson 2-9
KC-Tor: Vargas 7-29; Happ 4-23
Minn-Det: Mejia 6-19; Zimmerman 10-27
Chi-Hst: Fulmer 0-3; Keuchel 5-21
Clev-LA: Salazar 7-17; Bridwell 1-17
Tex-Sea: Hamels 9-21; Paxton 2-21

Interleague
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Umpires
National League
American League
Interleague

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 84-57 AL, favorites -$280
AL @ NL– 73-69 NL, favorites +$116
Total: 153-130 AL, favorites -$164

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 71-68-4
AL @ NL: Over 74-62-7
Total: Over 145-130-11

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/19/17
Ariz 28-26-20……43-25–12……..71-51
Atl 27-35-10……26-42-8………..53-77
Cubs 33-31-8…….39-25-14………..72-56
Reds 23-43-9……..30-37-9…………53-80
Colo 38-31-7………40-29-5………..78-60
LA 38-24-13…….41-25-9…………79-49
Miami 32-36-10…….36-26-11………68-62
Milw 37-27-10…….38-29-10……….74-56
Mets 33-39-5……..30-37-7………….63-76
Philly 19-43-16……30-36-9………..49-79
Pitt 31-37-9…….28-33-13………..60-70
St. Louis 32-34-9……..39-25-10………..71-59
SD 21-46-8……..38-29–9…………59-75
SF 16-49-9……..30-33-13……….46-81
Wash 43-23-7……34-33-10………….77-56

Orioles 29-39-5……..31-39-8………..60-78
Boston 31-35-11………34-37-3……….65-72
White Sox 25-40-11………29-42–4…….54-82
Cleveland 45-23-8……..39-24-10……..84-47
Detroit 27-38-10…….30-36-11……..57-74
Astros 37-28-11……..47-24-5………84-52
KC 26-35-13……..30-31-13…….56-66
Angels 26-39-8………31-31-14……..57-70
Twins 38-24-13………38-33-8……..76-57
NYY 34-38-7……….40-28-5…..…74-66
A’s 29-39-10……..32-32-12……..61-71
Seattle 29-39-9……..39-25-11………68-64
TB 36-29-11……..40-24-9……..76-53
Texas 35-27-12……..38-28-9……..73-55
Toronto 30-40-5……..30-33-12……..60-73

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 9/19/17)
Ariz 24-76……..27-74………..51
Atl 17-71……….19-79………36
Cubs 20-72……..26-78………..46
Reds 30-76……..27-76……….57
Colo 20-76……..25-74..……..45
LA 23-76……..26-74..…….49
Miami 32-78……..27-73……….59
Milw 24-74……29-78…..…..53
Mets 34-75……..26-75……….60
Philly 17-78……..24-74……….41
Pitt 22-77……..22-75……….44
StL 16-76……..23-73………..39
SD 23-75……….26-75……….49
SF 17-75……….22-77……….39
Wash 26-73……..30-77……….56

Orioles 17-76……..25-77……….42
Boston 21-77……..18-74……….39
White Sox 24-76……20-75……….44
Clev 22-77……..26-75………48
Detroit 18-74…….27-77………45
Astros 21-77……..29-74………50
KC 18-75……..16-76………..34
Angels 27-75……..22-77……….49
Twins 17-73……..20-77……….37
NYY 19-78……..21-73……….40
A’s 20-76……..27-76………47
Seattle 21-77…….25-77……….46
TB 22-74……..26-77………48
Texas 29-76……..30-74………59
Toronto 26-76……..21-78………47

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