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Saturday’s 6-pack

— White Sox 4, Phillies 3 (15)— OF Roman Quinn pitched, took the loss; P Vince Velasquez made a great catch and threw a guy out at the plate from LF.

— Cubs 6, Brewers 2— Javier Baez had three hits, knocked in three runs.

— Washington 3, Arizona 0— Diamondbacks had only one hit.

— Rangers 5, Tigers 4— Detroit lost 34 of its last 41 games.

— Dodgers put P Hyun-Jin Ryu (neck) on the IL.

— 77 players were traded in 30 deals at the trade deadline Wednesday.

Quote of the Day
“I would like to know what the deal is with Lowrie, does he even exist?”
Mets radio announcer Howie Rose, talking about oft-injured 2B Jed Lowrie

Saturday’s quiz
Who was the Dallas Cowboys’ coach before Jason Garrett?

Friday’s quiz
Bill Murray, Scarlett Johanssen starred in a 2003 movie Lost in Translation; the movie takes place in Tokyo.

Thursday’s quiz
SF Giants have won three World Series in this decade; they beat Rangers, Royals, Tigers.

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Saturday’s Den: College football knowledge……..

Numbers/ratings in this list are from Phil Steele’s college football magazine:
13) Top 3 quarterbacks in country:
Trevor Lawrence (Clemson), Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama), Justin Herbert (Oregon)

12) Top three offensive lines in country:
Oregon, Georgia, Clemson

11) Most experienced offensive lines in country:
Oregon, UL-Monroe, UL-Lafayette, Texas Tech

10) Teams who lose lot of close games one year tend to improve the next year; these teams had 4 net close losses last year:

Arkansas, Nebraska, North Carolina, Western Kentucky (2 have new coaches this year)

9) Teams who win lot of close games one year tend to regress the next year; these teams had 4 net close wins last year:

Notre Dame, Ohio State, Texas

8) Michigan State gained 18.3 yards per point LY, 2nd-worst in country, which means their defense/special teams provided very little help to the offense. As a result, Spartans regressed from a 10-3 record in 2017 to 7-6 LY.

Here is how Michigan State fared the last six years:
2013-15: 36-5 W-L, +46 turnover margin
2016-18: 20-18 W-L, -1 turnover margin

7) Then there is Utah State, which gained only 10.46 yards/point LY, best in country, as they jumped from 6-7 to 11-2, and their coach jumped to Texas Tech for more money.

Aggies were +14 in turnovers LY, after being -2 in turnovers from 2015-17.

6) These four teams had the best defensive yards/point in country LY:

Clemson, Fresno State, Kentucky, Mississippi State— Bulldogs have only 9 of 22 starters back this season; other three teams all have only four starters back on defense. Experienced teams tend to get the most out of what they have, then take a step back when new guys step n.

5) These three teams had the worst defensive yards/point in country LY:
Bowling Green, Louisville, Western Michigan

Louisville went 57-21 from 2012-17, then went 2-10 LY and fired the coach; Bowling Green also fired its coach, who was 9-27 the last three years (they were 28-14 from 2013-15).

4) Toughest schedules in country this fall:

South Carolina, Auburn, USC, Texas A&M

3) Since 1991, 353 teams went -10 or worse in turnovers; 67% of them improved the next year, only 23% got worse:

-17: UTEP, UConn
-14: East Carolina, Rutgers
-12: Louisville, UL-Monroe

2) Since 1991, 440 teams went +10 or better in turnovers; only 28% of them improved the next year, 64% got worse:

+22 Georgia Southern
+16 Kansas
+14: UCF, Utah State
+13: Syracuse, Ohio U.

1) Over the last seven seasons, 53 teams were +14 or better in turnovers; 45 of those 53 teams did worse the following season.

Kansas went 3-9 with a +16 turnover ratio, which isn’t easy; they fired the coach and brought in Les Miles, so the Jayhawks will be a fascinating study for the next couple years. Miles will improve their talent base.

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LEADING OFF: 14-loss Sanchez debuts for Astros, Hamels back
August 2, 2019
By The Associated Press

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

NOW PITCHING

Trevor Bauer (9-8, 3.79 ERA) makes his Cincinnati debut four days after arriving in a trade with Cleveland. Bauer went 3-2 with a 4.54 ERA in six starts last month. In his last outing, he threw the ball from just past the mound over the center field fence in Kansas City after getting pulled. Bauer starts for the Reds at Atlanta. ... Marcus Stroman makes his first start for the Mets after being acquired in a trade with Toronto. Stroman is 10-5 with a 2.93 ERA against National League teams in his career. He pitches at Pittsburgh.

CHECK HIM

The Rockies will see how outfielder David Dahl is feeling, a day after he sprained his right ankle was carted off the field in obvious pain. A first-time All-Star, Dahl was injured making an awkward catch in center at Coors Field.

The team said X-rays were negative and the severity of the injury was being assessed.

STARTING OVER

Aaron Sanchez (3-14, 6.07 ERA) makes his debut for the Astros, three days after they got him in a trade with Toronto. The 27-year-righty leads the majors in losses - in 2016, he was an All-Star and topped the AL in ERA.

Houston has a history of improving the performance of pitchers it acquires, and Sanchez is eager to get going.

''I'm sure there's things that are on their mind and things that are on my mind. It's an open line of communication here,'' he said. ''I'm thrilled to see what they've got for me. I'm thrilled to kind of share my thoughts with them and bounce ideas off of each other and see where it goes.''

Sanchez will start for the AL West leaders at home against Seattle.

LET'S SEE

Cubs lefty Cole Hamels (6-3, 2.98 ERA) is expected to come off the injured list and pitch against the Brewers at Wrigley Field. The 35-year-old four-time-All Star has been sidelined since suffering a left oblique strain at Cincinnati on June 28.

Milwaukee starter Gio Gonzalez (2-1, 3.48 ERA) exited his previous game because of tightness in his left shoulder.

ROCKY RELIEF

Right-hander Scott Oberg has been moved into the closer role for the Rockies, replacing the slumping Wade Davis. Oberg has excelled as the team's setup man, going 5-1 with a 1.59 ERA in 44 games this season.

Oberg started off well - he got Mike Yastrzemski to ground into a game-ending double play with two on Friday night, preserving a 5-4 win over the Giants for his fourth save.

Davis is coming off a tough outing in which he allowed five runs, including two homers, in a loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday. But he has struggled all season, in particular at Coors Field.

In 21 games at Colorado's home park, Davis is 0-5 with an 11.29 ERA and 11 walks and 18 strikeouts in 18 1/3 innings. On the road, Davis is 1-0 with a 0.68 ERA in 15 games and nine walks and 15 strikeouts in 13 1/3 innings.

''It's a little bit perplexing,'' manager Bud Black said. ''It just might be one of those years, but I think the thing that stands out for me is the walk totals both home and road are a little high.''

Black says Davis is expected to see duty in the middle innings going forward.

AVAILABLE

Two-time All-Star catcher Jonathan Lucroy has been designated for assignment by the Angels. They made the move two days after he returned from a concussion and broken nose in a home plate collision last month. The 33-year-old Lucroy batted .242 with seven homers and 30 RBIs in 74 games this season. ... The Pirates have cut infielder Jung Ho Kang. The 32-year-old was designated for assignment after hitting .169 with 10 home runs and 24 RBIs in 65 games this season.

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Saturday’s games

National League

Brewers (57-54) @ Cubs (58-51)
Gonzalez is 0-0, 5.40 in his last three starts; he is 4-3, 2.81 in 12 starts vs Chicago. Team in his starts: 6-2
5-inning record: 3-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-8 Over/under: 2-6

Hamels is making his first start since June 28. He is 2-1, 1.50 in his last five starts, and is 8-3, 3.42 in 17 starts vs Milwaukee. Team in his starts: 11-6
5-inning record: 10-6-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-17 Over/under: under 5-0-1 last six

Milwaukee lost four of last five games; under is 7-1 in their last eight games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 5-2 last seven games.

Cubs won nine of last 11 home games; under is 7-1 in their last eight games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 5-2 last seven games.

Mets (53-56) @ Pirates (48-61)
Stroman makes his NYM debut; he was 2-2, 2.10 in his last five starts for Toronto. Toronto in his starts: 8-13
5-inning record: 7-11-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-21 Over/under: 8-11-2

Archer is 0-2, 5.79 in his last five starts; he is 0-1, 6.55 in two starts vs NY. Team in his starts: 7-12
5-inning record: 7-9-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-19 Over/under: 11-7-1

Mets won seven of their last eight games; under is 4-2 in their last six games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 4-2 last six games.

Pittsburgh lost 16 of last 20 games; over is 4-1 in their last five games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 7-2 last nine games.

Reds (51-57) @ Braves (64-46)
Bauer makes his Reds’ debut; he was 2-2, 4.26 in his last five starts. Indians in his starts: 13-11
5-inning record: 10-11-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-24 Over/under: 13-11

Keuchel is 0-1, 5.82 in his last three starts; he is 0-0, 2.57 in one start vs Cincy. Team in his starts: 3-5
5-inning record: 3-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-8 Over/under: 0-7-1

Cincy won seven of last 11 games; under is 8-4 in their last 12 road games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 6-4 last ten games.

Braves won five of their last eight games; four of their last seven games went over. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 8-4-1 last 13 games.

Giants (55-55) @ Rockies (51-59)
Bumgarner is 3-0, 2.72 in his last seven starts; he is 3-0, 3.32 vs Colorado this year. Team in his starts: 13-10
5-inning record: 11-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 10-23 Over/under: over 7-2 last nine

Gray is 1-1, 3.70 in his last four starts; he is 1-4, 5.08 in nine starts vs SF. Team in his starts: 13-9
5-inning record: 8-7-7 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-22 Over/under: under 6-1 last seven

Giants are 3-5 in their last eight games; under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 5-2 last seven games.

Colorado lost lost four of last six games; under is 5-1 in their last six games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 5-1 last six games.

Nationals (58-51) @ Diamondbacks (54-56)
Strasburg is 7-0, 2.22 in his last seven starts; he is 5-4, 3.89 in 12 starts vs Arizona. Team in his starts: 15-7
5-inning record: 10-9-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-22 Over/under: 12-10

Ray is 4-1, 3.56 in his last five starts; he is 0-5, 6.52 in six starts vs Washington. Team in his starts: 13-10
5-inning record: 9-10-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-23 Over/under: 11-11-1

Nationals lost four of last seven games; under is 9-2 in their last 11 road games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 23-3-1 last 27 games.

Arizona lost lost five of last seven games; over is 6-5-2 in their last 13 games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 4-3 last seven home games.

Padres (51-58) @ Dodgers (72-40)
Quantrill is 2-0, 0.53 in his last three games (17 IP); sometimes they use an opener. Team in his starts: 3-6
5-inning record: 5-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-9 Over/under: 6-3

Buehler is 1-1, 6.68 in his last five starts; he is 2-0, 0.69 in two starts vs SD. Team in his starts: 13-7
5-inning record: 12-6-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-20 Over/under: last five over

San Diego lost nine of last 14 games; four of their last five games went over. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 3-2 last five games.

Dodgers are 8-5 in their last 13 games; under is 8-3 last 11 home games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 8-1-1 last ten games.


American League

Blue Jays (45-67) @ Orioles (36-73)
Pannone is 0-3, 10.07 in five games; sometimes they use an opener. He is 1-1, 4.11 in four games (2 starts) vs Baltimore. Team in his games: 2-3
5-inning record: 1-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-3 Over/under: 2-1

Bundy is 1-1, 9.75 in his last three starts; he is 4-3, 3.23 in 12 games (8 starts) vs Toronto. Team in his starts: 6-14
5-inning record: 9-9-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20 Over/under: 9-11

Toronto won its last five games; over is 4-2-1 in their last seven games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 8-1-1 last ten road games.

Orioles are 8-7 in last 15 games; over is 6-2 in their last eight games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 4-2-1 last seven games.

Red Sox (59-52) @ New York (69-39)
Sale is 2-1, 4.15 in his last three starts; he is 0-3, 7.72 in three starts vs NY this season. Team in his starts: 17-5
5-inning record: 15-6-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-22 Over/under: 18-4

Johnson is 0-0, 2.25 in two starts (8 IP). Team in his starts: 0-2
5-inning record: 2-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2 Over/under: 1-0-1

German is 4-0, 4.67 in his last five starts; he is 1-0, 6.00 in two starts vs Boston this year. Team in his starts: 14-3
5-inning record: 12-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-17 Over/under: 7-9-1

Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0 Over/under: 0-0

Red Sox lost their last five games; over is 15-5 in their last 20 games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 8-1-2 last 11 games.

New York lost four of last seven games; over is 10-2 in their last 12 games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 7-3-2 last 12 games.

Angels (56-55) @ Indians (64-45)
Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0 Over/under: 0-0

Plutko is 0-1, 4.50 in his last five starts. Team in his starts: 7-2
5-inning record: 4-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-9 Over/under: 4-4-1

Angels lost six of last eight games; under is 3-1-1 in their last five games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 6-3-1 last ten games.

Cleveland lost three of its last five games; under is 4-2 in their last six home games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 7-3 last ten games.

Tigers (32-73) @ Rangers (55-54)
Boyd is 0-2, 4.26 in his last four starts; he is 1-6, 6.28 in seven starts vs Texas. Team in his starts: 7-15
5-inning record: 8-10-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-22 Over/under: 9-12-1

Sampson is 0-4, 9.15 in his last four starts. Team in his starts: 5-10
5-inning record: 5-8-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-15 Over/under: 10-5

Tigers lost 34 of last 41 games; under is 5-0-2 in their last seven games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 6-0-1 last seven games.

Texas lost 12 of last 17 games; three of their last four games went over the total. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 4-1 last five games.

Mariners (47-65) @ Astros (71-40)
Gonzales is 3-1, 3.54 in his last four starts; he is 0-1, 4.36 in two starts vs Houston this season. Team in his starts: 13-10
5-inning record: 12-8-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-23 Over/under: 12-8-3

Sanchez makes his Houston debut; he was 0-13, 7.71 in his last 17 starts for Toronto, is 2-0, 1.31 in six games (3 starts) vs Seattle. Toronto in his starts: 6-17
5-inning record: 6-17 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-23 Over/under: 11-12
His last win was April 27.

Mariners won six of last eight games; over is 7-1 in their last eight road games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 3-2-1 last six games.

Houston won 12 of last 15 games; under is 10-4 in their last 14 games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 7-5-1 last 13 games.

Royals (40-71) @ Twins (67-42)
Duffy is 2-0, 3.50 in his last three starts; he is 6-2, 2.64 in 22 games (18 starts) vs Minnesota. Team in his starts: 9-8
5-inning record: 8-6-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-17 Over/under: over 3-0-1 last four

Gibson is 2-0, 4.50 in his last three starts; he is 1-0, 4.26 in two starts vs KC this season. Team in his starts: 10-8
5-inning record: 11-6-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-18 Over/under: over 9-2 last 11

Royals lost seven of their last eight games; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 10-2 last 12 games.

Minnesota won six of last eight games; over is 4-1 in their last five games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 10-2 last 12 games.


Interleague

White Sox (47-60) @ Phillies (57-52)
Detwiler is 1-1, 7.43 in three starts; he is vs Philly. Team in his starts: 2-1
5-inning record: 1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3 Over/under: 1-0-2

Nola is 3-0, 2.97 in his last six starts. Team in his starts: 15-8
5-inning record: 13-4-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-23 Over/under: 15-8

White Sox lost eight of last ten games; under is 6-1 in their last seven games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 5-1 last six games.

Phillies won three of last five games; over is 7-4 in their last 11 home games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 6-4-1 last 11 home games.

Marlins (42-65) @ Rays (63-48)
Hernandez is 1-3, 4.11 in six starts. Team in his starts: 3-3
5-inning record: 2-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-6 Over/under: 2-3-1

Chirinos is 0-1, 8.59 in his last three starts. Team in his starts: 7-9
5-inning record: 5-10-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-16 Over/under: 7-9

Marlins won six of last nine games; they’re 6-10 in road series openers- over is 4-2 in their last six games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 4-2 last six games.

Tampa Bay won six of last seven games; they’re 8-9 in home series openers- over is 5-0 in their last five games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 8-1 last nine games.

Cardinals (58-50) @ A’s (62-48)
Hudson is 4-1, 5.47 in his last five starts. Team in his starts: 14-7
5-inning record: 10-8-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-21 Over/under: 9-10-2

Fiers is 1-0, 2.41 in his last five starts; he starts vs StL. Team in his starts: 13-9
5-inning record: 12-7-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-22 Over/under: under 8-1 last nine

Cardinals are 3-4 in their last seven games; they’re 8-9 in road series openers- under is 5-1 in their last six games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 5-1 last six games.

A’s won four of last five games; they’re 13-5 in home series openers- under is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 5-0 last five games.

Umpires
Mil-Chi: Home side won 9 of last 12 Barksdale games.
NY-Pitt: Six of last nine Welke games stayed under.
Cin-Atl: Seven of last eight Holbrook games went over.
Wsh-Az: Over is 6-3-1 in last 11 Eddings games.
SF-Colo: Under is 8-2-1 in last 11 Hamari games.
SD-LA: Four of last five Morales games stayed under.

Bos-NY: Home side won nine of last 11 Estabrook games. Underdogs are 6-5 in last 11 Dreckman games.
Tor-Balt: Seven of last eight Guccione games stayed under.
LA-Clev: Under is 8-4 in last dozen Blakley games.
Sea-Hst: Favorites won 10 of last 12 Wolf games.
KC-Minn: Underdogs are 6-4 in last ten Fletcher games (under 4-1 last five)
Det-Tex: Under is 7-3-2 in last dozen Cooper games.

Chi-Phil: Underdogs won six of last eight Timmons games.

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Today’s Tips

2019 bankroll: minus 23 calloways
Pending future bets:
– Matt Olson under 32.5 home runs
– Joey Lucchesi, over 8.5 wins
– Cincinnati Reds, under 79.5 wins
– Los Angeles Angels, under 83.5 wins
– Houston Astros (6-1) to win World Series
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%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total)
Team (road-home-total)- thru 7/31
Ariz 18-60……12-49……30
Atl 17-56…..19-53……36
Cubs 14-53……19-54…..33
Reds 18-51……18-55…..36
Colo 12-56……19-53……31
LA 16-56……20-54……36
Mia 8-50……15-56……23
Milw 16-52…..19-57…..35
Mets 20-59……15-48…..35
Philly 13-51…..19-57……32
Pitt 17-58…..14-50……31
StL 14-54…..12-53…….26
SD 16-50……15-54…..31
SF 6-54……10-52…….16
Wash 13-52…..16-54……,29

Orioles 14-55…….17-51..…..31
Boston 13-54…….18-53……31
W Sox 11-51…….17-54…….28
Clev 16-52…..16-55……..32
Det 16-55……14-48……..30
Astros 21-55…..11-53……..32
KC 15-52…..21-58……..36
Angels 17-53……13-56…….30
Twins 21-55……13-52……34
NYY 16-50……17-58……33
A’s 12-52…..15-57…….27
Sea 14-53…..16-58…….30
TB 20-56…..16-52…….36
Texas 15-54…..19-54…….34
Toronto 12-55…..16-55…….28

Interleague play- 2019
NL @ AL– 61-43 NL, favorites -$1,263 under 50-48-3
AL @ NL– 43-41 AL, favorites -$2,121 over 43-39-5
Total: 102-86 NL, favorites -$3,384 Over 91-89-8

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Weekend Watch

Saturday, Aug. 3

On Friday, Minnesota (-230) outlasted Kansas City in the opener with a 11-9 victory as a heavy home favorite. The 'over' (11) cashed in the top of the sixth inning. The Twins have watched the high side cash in three straight and four of their last five games. Also, the 'over' is on a 5-0 run from Minnesota. The setback for the Royals was their fourth straight. Pitching continues to be a problem for KC, who has allowed 54 runs in its last seven games and that's helped the 'over' go 6-1.

The two teams will continue their series at Target Field in the Twin Cities on Saturday with LHP Danny Duffy and RHP Kyle Gibson battling in Game 2. Duffy has been simply so-so this season, going 5-5 with a 4.42 ERA and .334 opponent on-base percentage while posting 85 strikeouts across 95 2/3 innings in his 17 outings. Duffy allowed three earned runs, six hits and two walks with four strikeouts across eight innings in his most recent outing against the Twins at Kauffman Stadium back on June 22. He did serve up three solo homers in that outing, however.

The Twins counter with Gibson, who has posted 10 victories across his 14 decisions while whiffing 118 batters in 116 1/3 innings over his 21 starts and one relief appearance. He twirled eight scoreless innings with just two hits allowed and no walks with six strikeouts in a 2-0 victory back on June 14 at Target Field against the Royals, and Kansas City has posted a .213 opponent batting average in 12 2/3 innings over two starts by Gibson. He has posted a 6-1 record at home, too, with a collective .222 opponent batting average with only five homers allowed in 58 1/3 innings.

The Cardinals and Athletics begin a two-game interleague series on Saturday after both clubs got a rare Friday off. Both of these clubs have been playing great baseball since the All-Star break with St. Louis going 14-6 while Oakland has produced a 12-7 mark. Those efforts have put the Cardinals into first place of the National League Central while the A's are now in the thick of the American League wild-card chase.

For the opener, bettors will see the Cardinals RHP Dakota Hudson squaring off against the A's RHP Mike Fiers. The latter knows the Cardinals well from his days with the Cincinnati Reds, and Bailey probably wishes he could face anyone else. The righty is 0-4 with a 7.11 ERA with six homers and 14 walks allowed in 31 2/3 innings with a .321 opponent batting average against the Cards. Hudson has surprisingly been one of the most consistent hurlers for the Cards, posting 10 victories in 15 decisions while posting 86 strikeouts over 113 2/3 innings in 21 starts and one relief apperance. He doesn't have overwhelming stuff, and he is fairly hittable with a 1.54 WHIP and .276 opponent batting average. Hudson has served up 10 homers across 57 2/3 innings on the road, too.

St. Louis has gone 7-9 versus the AL this season in interleague matchups and that includes a 3-3 away record. Meanwhile, Oakland is 7-4 and that includes a 4-2 mark at home. These teams met at the end of June and Oakland swept a two-game series from the Cardinals, capturing 7-3 and 2-0 wins.

Sunday, Aug. 4

Many talking heads expected the Mets to deal RHP Noah Syndergaard at the July 31 trade deadline, but he remains in blue and orange. He'll work in the Steel City against the Pittsburgh Pirates, who have yet to announce a starter. As far as Thor is concerned, he has actually been slightly more effective on the road this season, going 2-2 with a 3.78 ERA with just five homers allowed across 64 1/3 innings across 10 starts. He also enjoys pitching during the daytime, posting a 2.70 ERA with a sparkling .187 opponent batting average across 40 innings in six starts, including his only complete game. He hasn't faced the Pirates yet this season, Syndergaard is 1-0 with a 1.88 ERA with a .218 opponent batting average in two outings against the Bucs since the start of the 2016 campaign.
Giants RHP Tyler Beede will tangle with LHP Kyle Freeland in the series finale on Sunday afternoon in Denver. Freeland has been a nightmare this season, going 2-9 with a 7.48 ERA and 1.64 WHIP across 16 starts, which is poor, even by Coors Field standards. He has also posted a .295 opponent batting average with 20 homers and 32 walks allowed across just 77 innings. At Coors, he is even worse, going 1-4 with a 10.31 ERA and .346 OBA with 12 bombs served up in just 36 2/3 innings. The Giants tagged him for three earned runs across five innings in a no-decision on May 9 in a 12-11 victory, and three earned runs and nine hits allowed in five innings in a loss on April 13.

As far as Beede is concerned, he is 3-5 with a 5.01 ERA while turning in a 1.54 WHIP and .270 opponent batting average in 18 starts and three relief appearances, while posting a 5.73 ERA with eight homers across 44 innings on the road. He faced the Rockies in that 12-11 game on May 9, allowing two earned runs, three hits and three walks in two innings of relief. Across his past two outings, he has allowed four earned runs and 10 hits in each of his past two starts, going 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA.

The Red Sox and Yankees face each other on Sunday Night Baseball with LHP David Price and LHP JA Happ tangling in the Bronx. Boston has actually lost each of Price's past four outings, and he is 0-2 with a 6.52 ERA across 19 1/3 innings. He has faced the Yankees just once this season, allowing two earned runs, six hits and a walk with six strikeouts in a 99-pitch effort over 6 1/3 innings in a victory in the Bronx back on June 2.

For Happ, he is two games over .500 at 8-6, but he has a mediore 1.34 WHIP and a subpar 5.19 ERA through 21 starts this season with the opponent hitting .276 against him. He is 3-0 with a 4.62 ERA in nine outings on the road with a .238 opponent batting average, but home is where the problems have been. He is 5-6 with a 5.64 ERA and .305 opponent batting average in 60 2/3 innings across 12 outings. Happ has fared well against the Red Sox, however, going 1-0 with a 3.18 ERA in two outings over 11 1/3 innings, with the BoSox hitting just .220 against him.

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901Milwaukee -902 Chicago Cubs
MILWAUKEE is 12-31 SU (-20.5 Units) vs teams who strand 6.9 or less runners on base per game in the current season.

903Ny Mets -904 Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH is 29-38 SU (-20 Units) vs. NL teams scoring 4.5 or more runs/game on the season in the current season.

905Cincinnati -906 Atlanta
ATLANTA is 31-18 SU (14 Units) vs. teams whose hitters draw 3 walks or less/game in the second half of the season in the last 3 seasons.

907Washington -908 Arizona
ARIZONA is 33-16 SU (16.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the current season.

909San Francisco -910 Colorado
SAN FRANCISCO is 10-0 SU (10 Units) in road games vs. an NL team with an slugging percentage of .430 or better in the second half of the season in the current season.

911San Diego -912 La Dodgers
SAN DIEGO is 30-48 SU (-27.9 Units) vs. poor baserunning teams - averaging 0.5 or less SB's/game in the current season.

913Boston -914 Ny Yankees
NY YANKEES are 19-6 SU (19.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the current season.

915Toronto -916 Baltimore
BALTIMORE is 8-20 SU (-15.8 Units) in home games vs. poor baserunning teams - averaging 0.5 or less SB's/game in the current season.

917Boston -918 Ny Yankees
NY YANKEES are 19-6 SU (19.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the current season.

919La Angels -920 Cleveland
LA ANGELS are 29-15 SU (14.8 Units) vs. good defensive catchers - allowing 0.5 or less SB's/game in the current season.

921Seattle -922 Houston
SEATTLE is 17-23 SU (-15.2 Units) in road games vs. an overused bullpen that pitches more than 3.2 innings per game in the current season.

923Kansas City -924 Minnesota
KANSAS CITY is 8-17 SU (-10.7 Units) in road games in August games in the last 3 seasons.

925Detroit -926 Texas
DETROIT is 19-38 SU (-23.2 Units) vs. good power teams - averaging 1.25 or more HR's/game in the current season.

927Miami -928 Tampa Bay
TAMPA BAY is 39-26 SU (11.6 Units) vs. good defensive catchers - allowing 0.5 or less SB's/game in the current season.

929Chi White Sox -930 Philadelphia
CHI WHITE SOX is 20-35 SU (-18.6 Units) vs. a team with a poor bullpen whose ERA is 4.20 or worse in the current season.

931St Louis -932 Oakland
OAKLAND is 57-38 SU (15.2 Units) in home games in the second half of the season in the last 3 seasons.

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MLB

Saturday, August 3

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Trend Report
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Boston Red Sox
Boston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games
Boston is 16-7 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
Boston is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Boston is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing NY Yankees
Boston is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games when playing NY Yankees
Boston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of NY Yankees's last 12 games
NY Yankees is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home
NY Yankees is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games at home
NY Yankees is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Boston
NY Yankees is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 8 games when playing Boston
NY Yankees is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
NY Yankees is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing at home against Boston

Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 8 games
Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Chi Cubs
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs
Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games
Chi Cubs is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Chi Cubs is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Milwaukee
Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
Chi Cubs is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

Miami Marlins
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Miami is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
Miami is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Miami's last 12 games on the road
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Tampa Bay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Miami
Tampa Bay is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Miami

Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games
Toronto is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Baltimore
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games
Baltimore is 6-15 ATS in its last 21 games at home
Baltimore is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games at home
Baltimore is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Baltimore is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto

Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Chi White Sox is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games
Chi White Sox is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Philadelphia
Chi White Sox is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 12 games
Philadelphia is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games at home
Philadelphia is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Chi White Sox
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

New York Mets
NY Mets is 14-4 ATS in its last 18 games
NY Mets is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 8 games
NY Mets is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games on the road
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
NY Mets is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
NY Mets is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Pittsburgh is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Pittsburgh is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Pittsburgh is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against NY Mets

Boston Red Sox
Boston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games
Boston is 16-7 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
Boston is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Boston is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing NY Yankees
Boston is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games when playing NY Yankees
Boston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of NY Yankees's last 12 games
NY Yankees is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home
NY Yankees is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games at home
NY Yankees is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Boston
NY Yankees is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 8 games when playing Boston
NY Yankees is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
NY Yankees is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing at home against Boston

Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
LA Angels is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
LA Angels is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
LA Angels is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
LA Angels is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
LA Angels is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games when playing Cleveland
LA Angels is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Cleveland is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games when playing LA Angels
Cleveland is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against LA Angels

Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games
Seattle is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Seattle is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Seattle is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Houston
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 10 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Astros
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Houston's last 14 games
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Houston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games at home
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Seattle
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games when playing at home against Seattle

Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Kansas City is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games
Kansas City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Kansas City's last 12 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Minnesota is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Kansas City
Minnesota is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota's last 12 games when playing at home against Kansas City

Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games
Cincinnati is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Cincinnati is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games on the road
Cincinnati is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Atlanta is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games at home
Atlanta is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Cincinnati
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games
Detroit is 4-19 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Texas
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas Rangers
Texas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Texas is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
Texas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Texas's last 8 games at home
Texas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit

Washington Nationals
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Washington's last 22 games
Washington is 18-6 ATS in its last 24 games on the road
Washington is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington's last 11 games on the road
Washington is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Arizona
Washington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Arizona
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Arizona is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Washington
Arizona is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing Washington
Arizona is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing at home against Washington

San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games
San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 8 games
San Francisco is 17-4 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games on the road
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games on the road
San Francisco is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of San Francisco's last 23 games when playing Colorado
San Francisco is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
San Francisco is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 6-19 ATS in its last 25 games
Colorado is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games
Colorado is 1-13 ATS in its last 14 games at home
Colorado is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games at home
Colorado is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Colorado's last 23 games when playing San Francisco
Colorado is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Colorado is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco

St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games
St. Louis is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games
St. Louis is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games
Oakland is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games at home
Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis

San Diego Padres
San Diego is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
San Diego is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of San Diego's last 23 games
San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Diego's last 10 games on the road
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Diego is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
San Diego is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
San Diego is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
LA Dodgers is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
LA Dodgers is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Dodgers's last 11 games at home
LA Dodgers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
LA Dodgers is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing San Diego
LA Dodgers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing San Diego
LA Dodgers is 15-7 ATS in its last 22 games when playing at home against San Diego
LA Dodgers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
LA Dodgers is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against San Diego
LA Dodgers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing at home against San Diego

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MILWAUKEE (57 - 54) at CHICAGO CUBS (58 - 51) - 2:20 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-7 (+12.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 25-11 (+13.4 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 37-18 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 17-5 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-8 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 159-125 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 113-108 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 70-53 (+14.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 74-60 (+18.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 36-24 (+15.9 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.
GONZALEZ is 87-68 (+21.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 1848-1883 (-272.4 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 163-172 (-47.1 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 938-930 (-166.6 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 81-73 (-19.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 212-244 (-62.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
HAMELS is 6-14 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 5-5 (+0.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
GONZALEZ is 4-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.20 and a WHIP of 1.090.
His team's record is 7-7 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.4 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HAMELS is 9-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.20 and a WHIP of 1.058.
His team's record is 11-7 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-7. (+1.4 units)

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NY METS (53 - 56) at PITTSBURGH (48 - 61) - 7:05 PM
MARCUS STROMAN (R) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 53-56 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 41-42 (-9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 10-20 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 42-37 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 177-115 (+58.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 678-605 (+63.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 99-96 (+10.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARCHER is 98-108 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

MARCUS STROMAN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
STROMAN is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.625.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. NY METS since 1997
ARCHER is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 6.55 and a WHIP of 1.545.
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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CINCINNATI (51 - 57) at ATLANTA (65 - 46) - 7:20 PM
TREVOR BAUER (R) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 8-19 (-10.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
CINCINNATI is 21-30 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 65-46 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 49-35 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 50-36 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 36-27 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 35-33 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KEUCHEL is 8-12 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 11-17 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-2 (+1.7 Units) against ATLANTA this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

TREVOR BAUER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
BAUER is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.31 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
KEUCHEL is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

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WASHINGTON (58 - 51) at ARIZONA (54 - 56) - 8:10 PM
STEPHEN STRASBURG (R) vs. ROBBIE RAY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 58-51 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 34-42 (-23.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 85-82 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 31-42 (-26.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 28-29 (-12.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 29-31 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
RAY is 35-19 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 28-8 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 33-11 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 18-4 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 63-68 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 28-33 (-14.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 141-143 (-40.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 13-21 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 42-46 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 55-73 (-20.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 26-40 (-18.3 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.
RAY is 27-37 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
RAY is 10-23 (-19.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-3 (-0.3 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. ARIZONA since 1997
STRASBURG is 5-4 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 7-5 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-4. (+4.0 units)

ROBBIE RAY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
RAY is 0-5 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 6.52 and a WHIP of 1.345.
His team's record is 0-6 (-6.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.5 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (55 - 55) at COLORADO (51 - 59) - 8:10 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. JON GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 143-134 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 99-84 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 80-63 (+22.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 55-55 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-27 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 29-26 (+11.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 36-31 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 41-37 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-24 (+13.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 25-17 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-3 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 4-14 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-5 (+6.2 Units) against COLORADO this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. COLORADO since 1997
BUMGARNER is 16-8 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.219.
His team's record is 21-12 (+6.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-16. (-2.9 units)

JON GRAY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GRAY is 1-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 5.08 and a WHIP of 1.647.
His team's record is 3-6 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.5 units)

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SAN DIEGO (51 - 58) at LA DODGERS (72 - 40) - 9:10 PM
CAL QUANTRILL (R) vs. WALKER BUEHLER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 5-6 (+1.4 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

CAL QUANTRILL vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

WALKER BUEHLER vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
BUEHLER is 2-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 0.69 and a WHIP of 0.538.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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BOSTON (59 - 52) at NY YANKEES (69 - 39) - 1:05 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. DOMINGO GERMAN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 8-4 (+4.6 Units) against BOSTON this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)

CHRIS SALE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SALE is 7-7 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 0.992.
His team's record is 8-10 (-6.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-8. (+1.0 units)

DOMINGO GERMAN vs. BOSTON since 1997
GERMAN is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.10 and a WHIP of 1.646.
His team's record is 3-0 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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TORONTO (45 - 67) at BALTIMORE (36 - 73) - 7:05 PM
THOMAS PANNONE (L) vs. DYLAN BUNDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 28-46 (-16.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 77-116 (-40.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 83-188 (-64.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 43-91 (-38.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 50-122 (-51.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 58-128 (-39.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 39-72 (-26.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BUNDY is 7-24 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 5-6 (+0.9 Units) against TORONTO this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

THOMAS PANNONE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
PANNONE is 1-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 6.10 and a WHIP of 1.258.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

DYLAN BUNDY vs. TORONTO since 1997
BUNDY is 3-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.54 and a WHIP of 1.055.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)

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BOSTON (59 - 52) at NY YANKEES (69 - 39) - 7:05 PM
BRIAN JOHNSON (L) vs. CHAD GREEN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 8-4 (+4.6 Units) against BOSTON this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)

BRIAN JOHNSON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
JOHNSON is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.625.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

CHAD GREEN vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (56 - 55) at CLEVELAND (64 - 45) - 7:10 PM
FELIX PENA (R) vs. ADAM PLUTKO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

FELIX PENA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
PENA is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.126.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ADAM PLUTKO vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (47 - 65) at HOUSTON (71 - 40) - 7:10 PM
MARCO GONZALES (L) vs. AARON SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 14-39 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 36-12 (+15.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 24-7 (+13.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 96-84 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 48-47 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
GONZALES is 10-4 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 4-8 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 59-42 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 10-1 (+8.4 Units) against SEATTLE this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.5 Units)

MARCO GONZALES vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GONZALES is 0-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 6.50 and a WHIP of 1.778.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)

AARON SANCHEZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SANCHEZ is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.53 and a WHIP of 1.302.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (40 - 71) at MINNESOTA (67 - 42) - 7:10 PM
DANNY DUFFY (L) vs. KYLE GIBSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 40-71 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 68-126 (-35.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 37-97 (-31.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 67-42 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 42-25 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
GIBSON is 47-35 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GIBSON is 43-32 (+19.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
GIBSON is 29-18 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GIBSON is 49-24 (+25.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-3 (+1.9 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
DUFFY is 6-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.80 and a WHIP of 1.290.
His team's record is 11-7 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-7. (+2.0 units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
GIBSON is 8-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.269.
His team's record is 14-6 (+10.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-8. (+1.7 units)

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DETROIT (32 - 73) at TEXAS (55 - 54) - 8:05 PM
MATT BOYD (L) vs. ADRIAN SAMPSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 32-73 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 11-24 (-12.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 13-44 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 24-60 (-27.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 22-50 (-18.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 11-37 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 55-54 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 33-22 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 38-36 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 30-23 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

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

MATT BOYD vs. TEXAS since 1997
BOYD is 1-6 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.28 and a WHIP of 1.371.
His team's record is 1-6 (-5.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-1. (+5.1 units)

ADRIAN SAMPSON vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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MIAMI (42 - 65) at TAMPA BAY (63 - 48) - 6:10 PM
ELIESER HERNANDEZ (R) vs. DIEGO CASTILLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 153-120 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 92-59 (+24.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CASTILLO is 10-2 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 23-22 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 28-26 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

ELIESER HERNANDEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

DIEGO CASTILLO vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (47 - 60) at PHILADELPHIA (57 - 52) - 7:05 PM
ROSS DETWILER (L) vs. AARON NOLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 18-13 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 31-29 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 428-444 (+33.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-39 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-0 (+1.7 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ROSS DETWILER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
DETWILER is 2-5 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.67 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 3-5 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.2 units)

AARON NOLA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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ST LOUIS (58 - 50) at OAKLAND (62 - 48) - 9:07 PM
DAKOTA HUDSON (R) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 24-35 (-20.1 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 62-47 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 64-43 (+18.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 85-52 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 342-279 (+57.3 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 45-28 (+21.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 98-74 (+27.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 108-81 (+26.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 92-67 (+20.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 28-18 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 34-28 (+14.0 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.
FIERS is 34-17 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FIERS is 18-8 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FIERS is 23-6 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FIERS is 24-12 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FIERS is 17-5 (+15.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FIERS is 14-9 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 23-6 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 76-60 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 475-429 (+51.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-0 (+2.7 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

DAKOTA HUDSON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

MICHAEL FIERS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
FIERS is 3-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.52 and a WHIP of 1.306.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.2 units)

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MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, August 3


Boston @ NY Yankees

Game 913-914
August 3, 2019 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Sale) 12.859
NY Yankees
(German) 16.475
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-115
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-105); N/A

Milwaukee @ Chicago Cubs

Game 901-902
August 3, 2019 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Gonzalez) 15.989
Chicago Cubs
(Hamels) 14.055
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+115); Under

Miami @ Tampa Bay

Game 927-928
August 3, 2019 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Hernandez) 12.449
Tampa Bay
(Castillo) 17.018
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 4 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-220
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-220); Under

Chicago White Sox @ Philadelphia

Game 929-930
August 3, 2019 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Detwiler) 13.591
Philadelphia
(Nola) 15.199
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-290
9
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-290); Over

NY Mets @ Pittsburgh

Game 903-904
August 3, 2019 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Stroman) 16.551
Pittsburgh
(Archer) 15.015
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-135); Under

Toronto @ Baltimore

Game 915-916
August 3, 2019 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Pannone) 15.428
Baltimore
(Bundy) 16.420
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-125
10
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+105); Over

Boston @ NY Yankees

Game 917-918
August 3, 2019 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Johnson) 16.053
NY Yankees
(Green) 13.281
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-135
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+115); N/A

Kansas City @ Minnesota

Game 923-924
August 3, 2019 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Duffy) 13.486
Minnesota
(Gibson) 15.887
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-230
10
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-230); Under

Seattle @ Houston

Game 921-922
August 3, 2019 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Gonzales) 16.689
Houston
(Sanchez) 15.462
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-210
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+180); Under

LA Angels @ Cleveland

Game 919-920
August 3, 2019 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Pena) 12.414
Cleveland
(Plutko) 16.552
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 4
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
N/A

Cincinnati @ Atlanta

Game 905-906
August 3, 2019 @ 7:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Gray) 14.639
Atlanta
(Keuchel) 16.086
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-130); Over

Detroit @ Texas

Game 925-926
August 3, 2019 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Boyd) 15.528
Texas
(Sampson) 12.501
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-110
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-110); Over

Washington @ Arizona

Game 907-908
August 3, 2019 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Strasburg) 11.951
Arizona
(Young) 16.808
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 5
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-160
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+140); Under

San Francisco @ Colorado

Game 909-910
August 3, 2019 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Bmgrner) 13.470
Colorado
(Gray) 15.903
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-125
11 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-125); Under

St. Louis @ Oakland

Game 931-932
August 3, 2019 @ 1:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Hudson) 12.731
Oakland
(Fiers) 16.346
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 3 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-135); Under

San Diego @ LA Dodgers

Game 911-912
August 3, 2019 @ 9:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(TBD) 15.220
LA Dodgers
(Buehler) 16.942
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
N/A

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Stats Plays of The Day

902 CHICAGO CUBS -135
Brewers are 21-30 since Apr 08, 2019 on the road.
Brewers are 11-23 since Apr 14, 2019 as a dog.
Brewers are 8-20 since Apr 14, 2019 as a road dog.
Cubs are 12-5 since Jul 04, 2019 as a favorite.

909 SAN FRANCISCO +120
Giants are 21-16 since Apr 21, 2019 as a road dog.
Giants are 22-14 since Jun 11, 2019 as a dog.
Giants are 27-18 since Apr 21, 2019 on the road.
Giants are 33-21 since Jun 01, 2019.
Rockies are 3-7 since Jul 02, 2019 as a favorite.
Rockies are 3-7 since Jun 16, 2019 as a home favorite.
Rockies are 4-10 since Jun 30, 2019 at home.

922 HOUSTON -200
Mariners are 9-31 since Apr 21, 2019 as a road dog.
Mariners are 9-32 since Apr 21, 2019 on the road.
Mariners are 19-52 since Apr 12, 2019 as a dog.
The Astros are 11-2 since Jun 28, 2019 as a home favorite.
Astros are 21-8 since Jun 28, 2019.

930 PHILADELPHIA -1.5 -155
White Sox are 5-15 since Jun 29, 2019 as a dog.
White Sox are 6-18 since Jul 04, 2019.
Phillies are 12-5 since Jun 24, 2019 as a favorite.

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Diamond Trends - Saturday
August 3, 2019


PLAY-ON TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Nationals are 18-0 SU as a 140-plus favorite off a game as a dog in which they had six or fewer hits, but were not shut out.

PLAY-AGAINST TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Marlins are 0-25 SU as a road 140-plus dog off a game as a dog in which they had at least five more team-left-on-base than their opponent.

TOTALS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Rays are 12-0 OU in the first game of a series with rest after they won by five-plus runs.

PITCHER-BASED TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Phillies are 10-0 SU when Aaron Nola starts as a home 140-plus favorite when he had more strikeouts than hits allowed in his last start.

MONSTER TRENDS:

-- The Rockies are 0-6 SU as a home favorite after a game in which they hit more home runs than their opponent and it is not a series opener. Colorado was an average of minus 136 on the moneyline..

-- The Brewers are 7-0 SU in franchise history with Gio Gonzalez when he averaged more than four pitches per batter in his last start and they won, winning by an average of 6.00 runs.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

BOS at NYY 01:05 PM
NYY +104
O 9.5

MIL at CHC 02:20 PM
CHC -130
U 9.0

MIA at TB 06:10 PM
MIA +175
O 8.5

BOS at NYY 07:05 PM
BOS +128
O 11.0

CHW at PHI 07:05 PM
U 9.0

NYM at PIT 07:05 PM
U 9.0

TOR at BAL 07:05 PM
BAL +108
O 10.0

KC at MIN 07:10 PM
U 10.0

SEA at HOU 07:10 PM
SEA +181

CIN at ATL 07:20 PM
ATL -131
O 8.5

DET at TEX 08:05 PM
TEX -111
O 9.5

WAS at ARI 08:10 PM
ARI +128
U 8.5

SF at COL 08:10 PM
SF +109
U 11.5

STL at OAK 09:07 PM
STL +137
U 9.0

SD at LAD 09:10 PM
SD +225
O 8.5

[Udog]

By: Andrew Caley



STREAKING AND SLUMPING STARTERS

STREAKING

Marcus Stroman, New York Mets (6-11, 2.96 ERA, $-620): Stroman was having a career year for the Blue Jays before getting traded to the Mets and that was the American League East. And now, the fiery right-hander should excel in the National League, starting tonight in Pittsburgh against the Pirates, where he the Mets are -120 faves with a total of 9.

Stroman did nothing but up his value heading towards the deadline. Stroman pitched to a 1.80 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP over his last three starts. With the Pirates countering with the every-struggling Chris Archer, we like the value with the Mets tonight.

SLUMPING

Dylan Bundy, Baltimore Orioles (5-11, 5.24 ERA, $-403): Another week, and another “Slumping” tag for Bundy. The Orioles right-hander has a 9.75 ERA and a 2.00 WHIP while allowing opponents to get on base at a .420 clip. Luckily for Bundy, he faces the Blue Jays. Bundy has allowed three earned runs on 10 hits in 13.1 innings in his last two starts against Toronto.



3 STRIKES

BOYD’S BALLS OF FIRE

There is no prop bet in baseball we love more right now that Matt Boyd’s strikeout total. The lefty is punching out batters left and right this season. In fact, Boyd is fourth in the Bigs in strikeouts behind Chris Sale, Gerrit Cole and Max Scherzer. That’s a pretty impressive list. Tonight, his strikeout total against the Rangers is set at 7.5. Boyd has averaged 10 strikeouts a start of his last six starts and hasn’t had fewer than eight over that span and has had eight or more in nine of his last 11.

On top of all of that, he faces a Rangers team that strikes out the second most in baseball. In Boyd’s only other start against the Rangers this season he struck out 11 batters in seven innings. So, yeah. Take the Over.

A HEALTHY HAMELS

The Cubs rotation gets a much needed boosts this afternoon as Cole Hamels makes his first start since June 28th after straining his oblique. Hamels was the Cubs best starter before the injury, pitching to a 2.98 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP in 17 starts. The veteran lefty was even better at Wrigley Field, where the Cubs host the Brewers today. Hamels numbers drop to 2.58 and 1.11 at the “Friendly Confines” this season. With the Cubs post-All Star break hitting woes, consider the Under 9.

BOTTOM OF THE BARGIN BIN

Chris Sale’s struggles for the Red Sox have been well documented this season. His current 4.26 ERA would be the worst of his career by almost a whole run. And to make matters worse, his team’s biggest rival, the Yankees, have owned him this season. In three starts against the Bronx Bombers Sale has been lit up for a 7.71 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP.

With Domingo German also struggling for the Yankees right now and having a 6.00 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP in two starts against the Red Sox this season, plus, the Over going 7-1 in the last eight meetings between these hated rivals, we would consider the Over 9.5 in Game 1 of their doubleheader.

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Sanchez helps Astros no-hit Mariners 9-0
August 4, 2019
By The Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) Aaron Sanchez looked like a reinvented pitcher in his Houston debut, throwing six stellar innings to start the Astros on a combined no-hitter Saturday night in their 9-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners.

Sanchez was an All-Star in 2016 and led the American League in ERA, but he's struggled badly this season and had lost 13 straight decisions to lead the majors with 14 losses. Three days after he was acquired from Toronto at the trade deadline, the 27-year-old right-hander teamed with Will Harris, Joe Biagini and Chris Devenski to shut down Seattle.

It was the second time in less than a month the last-place Mariners were no-hit by multiple pitchers. The Los Angeles Angels used two pitchers in a combined no-hitter July 12 against Seattle on a night when they honored late left-hander Tyler Skaggs by all wearing his No. 45 in their first home game since his death.

Sanchez (4-14) struck out six, walked two and hit a batter in his first victory since April 27 for Toronto.

Seattle's Marco Gonzales (12-9) allowed four runs in five innings.

TWINS 11, ROYALS 3

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Nelson Cruz hit three home runs in a game for the second time in 10 days, powering AL Central-leading Minnesota to the victory.

A day after he homered, doubled twice and drove in five runs, Cruz again had five RBIs.

Cruz hit a two-run homer in the first inning, a solo drive in the second and a two-run homer in the sixth. He didn't get a chance at a record-tying fourth home run - he was left on deck when Jorge Polanco grounded out to end the eighth.

Polanco and C.J. Cron and Jorge Polanco also homered for the Twins, who lead Cleveland by three games.

Jorge Soler homered for the Royals, who have dropped five consecutive games. Danny Duffy (5-6) got the loss.

Minnesota's Kyle Gibson (11-4) allowed two earned runs in 6 2/3 innings.

YANKEES 9, RED SOX 2, GAME 1

YANKEES 6, RED SOX 4, GAME 2

NEW YORK (AP) - DJ LeMahieu hit a pair of home runs off Chris Sale in the opener of New York's doubleheader sweep, and Mike Tauchman had a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh inning of the nightcap.

The AL East-leading Yankees, however, saw two more players get hurt. Slugger Edwin Encarnacion broke his right wrist when hit by a pitch from Josh Smith in the eighth inning of the opener, and outfielder Aaron Hicks hurt his elbow on a throw in the second game. There was no immediate word on how long they would be sidelined.

Boston's losing streak reached seven, its longest since 2015. Boston is 59-54, with as many losses as its World Series champions last year (108-54).

Domingo German (14-2) and Tommy Kahnle (3-0) got the wins for New York. Aroldis Chapman earned his 29th save in 34 chances in the second game.

Boston's Rafael Devers hit his career-high 22nd homer in the nightcap. Sale (5-11) tied his career high by allowing eight earned runs in 3 2/3 innings in the opener, and Matt Barnes (3-4) surrendered Tauchman's hit in the night game.

DODGERS 4, PADRES 1

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Walker Buehler struck out 15 in his second career complete game, leading the Dodgers to the victory.

Buehler (10-2) reached double digits in strikeouts for the fourth time this season, all since June 3. The 15 strikeouts were his most since he had 16 in a complete-game victory over Colorado on June 21.

Justin Turner hit his 17th homer as Los Angeles finished off San Diego in a tidy 2 hours, 18 minutes. Turner finished with two hits and two RBIs.

San Diego's Manuel Margot connected for his first career pinch-hit homer with two outs in the eighth inning. Cal Quantrill (4-3) gave up four runs and six hits over five innings.

BRAVES 5, REDS 4, 10 INNINGS

ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta star Ronald Acuna Jr. hit an RBI single off Robert Stephenson with two outs in the 10th inning.

The Braves thought they had the game just about won in the eighth when Acuna drew a tiebreaking bases-loaded walk from Michael Lorenzen. But then Shane Greene, the new closer making his Braves debut after being acquired in a trade with Detroit, blew a save opportunity in the ninth.

Greene gave up consecutive singles to begin the inning before Tucker Barnhart's flair single to left field scored the tying run.

Luke Jackson (6-2), who lost the closer's job to Greene after the trade, earned the win after striking out the side in the 10th.

Trevor Bauer allowed three runs in 4 2/3 innings in his first start with Cincinnati after he was acquired in a trade with Cleveland. Jared Hughes (3-4) got the loss.

METS 7, PIRATES 5

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Wilson Ramos hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, sending New York to the win after Marcus Stroman had a shaky debut with the Mets.

Stroman, acquired in a trade with Toronto last Sunday, allowed three runs in 4 1/3 innings, but received a no-decision after the Mets pounced on Pittsburgh's bullpen.

New York trailed 3-1 in the seventh when Jeff McNeil connected for a pinch-hit homer to get the Mets within a run. Robinson Cano doubled off Kyle Crick (3-6) leading off the eighth and Ramos followed with a shot to the seats in right-center field.

Ramos finished with a career-high six RBIs for New York, which won for the ninth time in 11 games. Justin Wilson (3-1) earned the victory.

Bryan Reynolds had four hits for Pittsburgh.

CUBS 4, BREWERS 1

CHICAGO (AP) - Cole Hamels pitched five shutout innings for the Cubs after spending five weeks on the injured list, and Albert Almora Jr. connected for a tiebreaking homer.

Chicago lost All-Star catcher Willson Contreras to a right hamstring injury in the seventh. He'll undergo an MRI on Monday.

Out since June 28 because of a strained left oblique, Hamels allowed four singles, struck out six and walked none.

Almora hit a solo drive in the seventh off Junior Guerra (3-3). Rowan Wick (1-0) got his first major league victory, and Craig Kimbrel earned his ninth save.

Ryan Braun singled in the lone run for the Brewers, who have dropped five of six.

RAYS 8, MARLINS 6

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Eric Sogard homered twice and finished with a career-high five RBIs, powering Tampa Bay to the victory.

Willy Adames and Austin Meadows also connected as Tampa Bay won for the seventh time in eight games. Nick Anderson (3-4), who was acquired in a trade with Miami on Wednesday, pitched a perfect eighth for the win, and Emilio Pagan finished for his ninth save.

The Rays went ahead to stay on Adames' leadoff drive against Jarlin Garcia (2-1) in the eighth.

Sogard, picked up in a trade with Toronto on Sunday, hit a two-run shot in the second and a three-run drive off Elieser Hernandez in the third.

Starlin Castro homered for Miami, which has dropped three of four.

INDIANS 7, ANGELS 2

CLEVELAND (AP) - Francisco Lindor and Jason Kipnis homered during Cleveland's five-run fifth inning.

Carlos Santana added a solo shot in the eighth, helping Cleveland to its third win in four games. Adam Plutko (4-2) allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings.

Kipnis hit a two-run homer off Trevor Cahill (3-7), who replaced injured starter Felix Pena in the second. Lindor's three-run drive was off Justin Anderson.

Pena sprained his right knee as he stepped on first base to record an out on a ground ball hit by Jose Ramirez.

Los Angeles has dropped seven of nine to fall to .500 at 56-56.

RANGERS 5, TIGERS 4, 10 INNINGS

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Rougned Odor homered with two outs in the 10th inning, lifting Texas to the victory.

Odor's opposite-field drive into the Detroit bullpen in left-center came against Nick Ramirez (5-4). That was a pitch after third base umpire Dave Rackley ruled Odor was able to check his swing on 2-2 pitch.

Jose Leclerc (2-3) pitched a perfect 10th inning for the win.

Miguel Cabrera homered for Detroit. Matthew Boyd struck out nine while pitching 5 2/3 innings of two-run ball.

ORIOLES 6, BLUE JAYS 4

BALTIMORE (AP) - Trey Mancini homered and drove in four runs, and Baltimore stopped Toronto's five-game win streak.

After Toronto pulled even with two runs in the top of the seventh, Baltimore restored its lead in the bottom half. The first two batters reached against Buddy Boshers (0-1) before Hanser Alberto hit an RBI single off Justin Shafer and Mancini added a run-scoring groundout.

Mychal Givens (2-5) worked 1 1/3 scoreless innings and Paul Fry got three outs for his third save.

Freddy Galvis and Reese McGuire homered for the Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits and an RBI.

PHILLIES 3, WHITE SOX 2

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Aaron Nola pitched seven strong innings for Philadelphia, and Bryce Harper and Rhys Hoskins homered.

Nola (10-2) allowed one run and three hits with 10 strikeouts and two walks. He lowered his ERA to 1.91 over his last eight starts.

Nick Pivetta got the final six outs for his first career save.

Jon Jay had an RBI double for Chicago, which has dropped nine of 11. The White Sox are batting .194 while averaging two runs per game over that stretch.

White Sox left-hander Ross Detwiler (1-2) allowed two runs and three hits in 5 2/3 innings.

GIANTS 6, ROCKIES 5

DENVER (AP) - Pinch-hitter Buster Posey came through with a two-run double in the eighth inning to rally San Francisco to the road win.

Scooter Gennett homered for the Giants, and Pablo Sandoval had three hits.

Posey batted with two on against Carlos Estevez (1-2) and lined a ball to right field to score pinch-runner Kevin Pillar and Austin Slater. Will Smith got three outs for his 27th save.

Sam Coonrod (2-0) worked the seventh for the win.

Trevor Story and Charlie Blackmon homered for the Rockies.

A'S 8, CARDINALS 3

[StarDust Bum]

SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY AUGUST 4, 2019
Time (ET) Away Home Site
1:05 PM Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Phillies Citizens Bank Park
1:05 PM Toronto Blue Jays Baltimore Orioles Oriole Park at Camden Yards
1:10 PM Los Angeles Angels Cleveland Indians Progressive Field
1:10 PM Miami Marlins Tampa Bay Rays Tropicana Field
1:20 PM Cincinnati Reds Atlanta Braves SunTrust Park
1:35 PM New York Mets Pittsburgh Pirates PNC Park
2:10 PM Kansas City Royals Minnesota Twins Target Field
2:10 PM Seattle Mariners Houston Astros Minute Maid Park
2:20 PM Milwaukee Brewers Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field
3:05 PM Detroit Tigers Texas Rangers Globe Life Park in Arlington
3:10 PM San Francisco Giants Colorado Rockies Coors Field
4:07 PM St. Louis Cardinals Oakland Athletics Ring Central Coliseum
4:10 PM San Diego Padres Los Angeles Dodgers Dodger Stadium
4:10 PM Washington Nationals Arizona Diamondbacks Chase Field
7:05 PM Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Yankee Stadium


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MLB AUGUST OPINIONS AND BEST BETS: ALL BASED ON 5 UNITS

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD


08/03/2019 13-12-1 52.00% +3.95
08/02/2019 9-9-0 50.00% +3.55
08/01/2019 8-8-0 50.00% +1.15


Totals..............30-29-1 50.84% +8.65



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BEST BETS:


DATE........................ATS.............UNITS. ............O/U...............UNITS.............TOTALS


08/03/2019.............4 - 3............+7.45..............5 - 7..............-13.50............-6.05
08/02/2019.............3 - 3............+6.55..............6 - 6..............-3.00..............+3.55
08/01/2019.............2 - 4.............-6.85..............6 - 4..............+8.00.............+1.15


Totals.....................9 - 10............+7.15.............17 - 17...........-8.50.............-1.35

[StarDust Bum]

Sunday’s 6-pack

— Portland State PG Deante Strickland, 22, died in a shooting Friday afternoon.

— A couple got married in the RF pavilion at Dodger Stadium Saturday afternoon.

— Draymond Green signed a 4-year, $100M extension with Golden State.

— New York 1B Edwin Encarnacion broke his wrist, is on the IL. Colorado Rockies put OF David Dahl (ankle) on the IL.

— Aaron Sanchez threw six no-hit innings in his first start for Houston.

— 2B Eric Sogard homered in his first two AB’s for Tampa Bay. then later in the game they pinch-hit for him; WTF?

Quote of the Day
“My own personal feeling is Gregg was too strong a candidate for the seat. I don’t think [Browns GM John] Dorsey wanted to go head-to-head with Williams like he had to do with Andy Reid in Kansas City, so he kind of filtered Gregg out of the picture.”
Former Cleveland Browns’ OL coach Bob Wylie

Sunday’s quiz
Who was manager of the Red Sox before Alex Cora?

Saturday’s quiz
Wade Phillips was the Dallas Cowboys’ coach before Jason Garrett.

Friday’s quiz
Bill Murray, Scarlett Johanssen starred in a 2003 movie Lost in Translation; the movie takes place in Tokyo.


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Sunday’s List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday

13) White Sox 4, Phillies 3 (15)— This unique game Friday night saw Phillies P Vince Velasquez make a great catch as a left fielder, also throw out a runner at home and damn near throw out a second runner at the plate, all while OF Roman Quinn was pitching for the Phillies.

484 pitches in all, 36 thrown by an outfielder; Phillies starter Zach Eflin also threw 28 pitches in relief in a game that took 5:28 to play. White Sox used nine pitchers in a game with no DH and somehow none of them were starters or outfielders.

12) To make the playoffs in baseball, especially if you’re not a real wealthy team, you need to get contributions from 30-35 players over the course of a 6-month season.

I’m thinking back to the 2012 Oakland A’s, who were 37-42 on July 1st, but went on a run from that point on (57-26) and finished 94-68, winning the AL West. A fun year.

— Brandon Hicks played in only 22 games that year, but hit two walk-off homers.
— Brandon Moss played in only 84 games, but hit 21 homers.
— AJ Griffin made only 15 starts, but was 7-1 with a 1.13 WHIP in those games.
— Evan Scribner pitched only 35 innings, but had two wins and a save.

With no trading allowed after July 31, teams’ organizational depth will get a serious test, since the only improvement to the roster will come from within the organization.

11) My opinion on having no trading is August is that it is bad for the sport; baseball needs to stay in the news to compete with the NFL for attention. Speculation can be annoying, but when people are talking about baseball, it is good for the sport as a whole.

If you must have only one trade deadline during the season, I’d prefer August 31 to July 31.

10) They’re going to call a lot of holding penalties in NFL exhibition games, to emphasize whatever rules changes they put in; once the regular games start (and the starters play) the penalty flags will get put away the way they always do.

But it is something to remember if you’re betting on these (meaningless) preseason games.

9) San Diego Padres’ lefty P Eric Lauer is 1-0, 2.65 in three starts against the Dodgers this season; he is 5-8, 4.77 in 17 starts vs everyone else. Makes no sense.

8) Will Smith hit a grand slam to beat the Padres Thursday night; when he hit the ball, the relief pitcher on the mound jumped up in the air, happy that Smith had hit an inning-ending fly ball, but he forgot the ball is juiced— it landed over the centerfield fence.

7) Baseball stuff:
— Twins put P Michael Pineda, OF Byron Buxton on the IL.
— Cardinals put OF Tyler O’Neill (wrist) on the IL.

6) Actors in Blue Chips who are still active in basketball, 25 years after the movie came out:
— Penny Hardaway, coach at Memphis
— Rick Pitino, coached pro ball in Greece last year
— Jim Boeheim still coaches Syracuse.
— Allan Houston works for the Knicks.
— Matt Painter, coach at Purdue
— Bobby Hurley, coach at Arizona State

5) 23-year-old Nathan Patterson signed a minor-league contract with the A’s after hit 96 on the radar gun twice and also hit 95 at a speed pitch challenge at a Colorado Rockies’ game- he had also done it at a minor league game in Nashville.

Reminds me of the movie The Rookie, the true story of a 35-year old Biology teacher who throws 98 at a tryout and gets signed by Tampa Bay.- lefty Jim Morris pitched for a little while in the majors for the then-Devil Rays.

4) New York 4, Boston 2— This Friday night game was only 2nd MLB game in last 25 years in which there were 6+ runs scored in the first inning, then no runs scored the rest of the game. It also happened on April 29, 2017 (Indians over Mariners, 4-3).

3) John Smoltz is pushing for the Wild Card thing to be best-of-3, instead of a one-game deal. His point is that teams aren’t going all-out at the trading deadline because they don’t want to mortgage their future, just to get into a one-game playoff.

2) Falcons’ backup QB Kurt Benkert played well in the Hall of Fame Game, but he suffered what was described as a major toe injury, so Atlanta is bringing in Matt Simms to play behind Matt Schaub and Matt Ryan. Three QB’s, three Matts.

1) NBA scheduled their opening night on same night as Game 1 of the World Series? Could have Dodgers playing the World Series at home, while Lakers-Clippers would be opening their season four miles away.