Wednesday Trends and Indexes 06/13

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Trends and Indexes
Wednesday, June 13

Good Luck on day #164 of 2007!

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.

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Six-pack for Wednesday

-- The Mets dropped eight of last nine games, and look to have no offense. Middle of their lineup has been putrid.

-- Verlander's no-hitter sends Brewers (3-12 in last fifteen on the road) deeper into the abyss of their slump.

-- Seattle beats the Cubs in 13, as Lou Piniella's dog hides for cover when the skipper goes home after game.

-- Phillies are now 10-2 in Cole Hamels' last dozen starts.

-- Giants are 2-0 since Roberts got back in lineup; which is no coincidence. Roberts helps teams win.

-- Devil Rays won seven of last nine games; could it be???

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Wednesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but......

13) AJ Burnett's last three pitch counts, before Tuesday, had been 125-117-130. Old-timers mock the pitch count, but AJ's shoulder gave out in fifth inning Tuesday, when had thrown 84 pitches and gotten fourteen outs. Bad for Toronto.

12) In coming years, there will be gradual shift away from the big strong power pitcher, to a more durable, crafty pitcher on basis of hiim being more cost-effective. Just wait and see.

11) Verlander's no-hitter Tuesday was first for Detroit since a Jack Morris masterpiece in 1984.

10) As an A's fan, always liked Ron Washington, who was an excellent coach; as owner of a fantasy baseball team, I have enjoyed having Mark Teixeira as my first baseman. Not good that reports are coming out that the two despise each other, and that Teixeira is untradeable, because he is represented by scumweasel agent Scott Boras. Not a pleasant situation.

9) 40,000 Mormon fundamentalists apparently still practice polygamy (having multiple wives); this is becoming a story because Mitt Romney, Republican presidential candidate, is a Mormon (he has come out against polygamy, which is illegal)

My question is this: are these guys gluttons for punishment, or what? More than one wife? What are the odds that both or all of them would be in good moods on the same day? Ugh.

8) There is a 288-yard par 3 at the US Open this week. Hell, I struggle on windmill holes, and these guys are using driver on a par 3? My favorite golf hole on Tour is a 296-yard par 4 at the Hartford Open (15th hole); it is eight yards longer than the 8th at Oakmont. Should be a long weekend of grinding.

7) USGA cut down 5,000 trees at Oakmont to get ready for the Open; apparently, lot of trees aren't necessarily good for the grass, but lot of the woodwork was done after dark, so club members wouldn't howl too loud about the tree carnage.

6) Out at the World Series of Poker, Phil Hellmuth won 11th gold bracelet, giving him most wins ever at WSOP. ESPN will surely feature on that tournament, as well as a final table that saw Allen Cunningham beat Jeffrey Lisandro heads-up, as he won his fifth gold bracelet.

5) If you're favorite NFL team gets mentioned in wire stories at this time of year, there is a 95% chance it is bad news.

4) Randy Johnson will no longer make road trips if he isn't to start in that series, to save wear-and-tear on his back; guess long airplane lights are bad for his back. Either that or he was avoiding the pain in the neck known as the New York media.

3) Story goes that A's do not promote position players until they walk in at least 10% of their at-bats in the minor leagues. This philosophy is part of why Miguel Tejada was allowed to walk from Oakland few years back; he is a hacker, and that is not what the organization preaches.

2) Every team makes its share of good and bad deals, but this one, while little under radar, isn't looking good for Mets; they shut down reliever Ambiorex Burgos this week down in AAA while Brian Bannister is now 3-0, 0.82 in his last three starts in Kansas City. Why would anyone want Royal relievers?

1) Dodgers have now won 94 home games in row when they led after eight innings. If you only knew how few games had a lead change in ninth inning, you might leave early and try to beat the traffic more when you went to games.

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Baseball – Write up

MLB
Write-up


Wednesday, June 13

Hot Pitchers
-- Dodgers won last four Penny starts (2-0, 1.67). Sosa is 3-0 in his last three starts, with 1.33 RA; Mets are 6-1 in his starts.
-- McGowan is 2-0, 2.91 in his last three starts.
-- Snell is 1-1, 2.45 in his last three starts.
-- Marlins won four of Kim's five starts.
-- LHernandez is 2-1, 2.92 in his last five starts.
-- Nationals won five of Chico's last six starts. Orioles won four of Trachsel's last five outings.
-- Red Sox won ten of last twelve Schilling starts.
-- Cardinals are 7-1 with Wainwright if they score four or more runs, but he is 0-2, 3.15 in his last three starts.
-- Lohse is 2-1, 1.53 in his last three starts. Angels won seven of last nine Lackey starts.
-- San Diego won six of last seven Peavy starts.
-- Blanton is 1-1, 0.55 in his last two starts, both of which ended 1-0. Sampson is 3-1, 2.63 in his four home starts.
-- Marshall is 2-0, 1.42 in his last couple starts. Seattle won last four Batista starts, scoring 28 runs.
-- James is 1-1, 2.37 in his last three starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Lincecum is 0-0, 6.00 in his last three starts, all of which were lost by Giant bullpen.
-- Tejeda is 1-3, 11.78 in his last four starts.
-- Kendrick makes debut for Phillies; he was 4-7, 3.21 in a dozen starts at AA Reading, allowing 82 hits in 81.1 IP, with only 50 strikeouts. Danks is 0-2, 7.07 in his last three starts.
-- Lee is 0-4, 9.15 in his last four starts.
-- Bronx Bombers lost four of last five Mussina starts.
-- Fogg is 0-4, 5.86 in his last six starts.
-- Maroth is 1-2, 6.58 in his last four starts. Milwaukee lost last six Capuano starts (0-5, 6.90).
-- Jackson is 0-7, 8.77 in ten starts this season; a bad start here, and it might be his last start for Devil Rays.
-- Perez is 1-2, 6.55 in his last four starts.
-- Silva is 1-6, 6.52 in his last seven starts.


Totals
-- Seven of last ten Dodger home games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 10-5 in Phillies' last fifteen home games.
-- Under is 9-2-2 in Giants' last thirteen home games.
-- Over is 7-1-1 in last nine Pittsburgh games.
-- Over is 6-3 in Florida's last nine home games.
-- Under is 13-5 in Arizona's last eighteen road games.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in Nationals' last nine games.
-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Colorado road games.
-- Over is 11-3-1 in last fifteen Detroit home games.
-- Under is 10-4 in Cincinnati's last fourteen games.
-- Under is 4-2 in Tampa Bay's last six home games.
-- Last five games at Minute Maid Park all went over total.
-- Over is 8-3-1 in Seattle's last twelve road games.
-- Over is 11-2-1 in Cardinals' last fourteen road games.
-- Five of last six Atlanta road games went over the total.


Hot Teams
-- Dodgers are 14-5 in their last nineteen home games.
-- Bronx won its last seven games, scoring 53 runs.
-- Phillies won six of their last eight games.
-- Colorado won six of its last nine games. Red Sox are 13-6 in their last nineteen games at Fenway.
-- Detroit won five of last six games, scoring 10-11-0-8-15-4.
-- Nationals won eight of their last ten road games.
-- Cincinnati won four of its last five games. Angels are 12-7 in their last nineteen road games.
-- Devil Rays won seven of their last nine games, and led 8-1/8-2 in the two games they lost.
-- Oakland won eight of its last ten games. Astros won three of their last four games.
-- Mariners won nine of their last ten games.

Cold Teams
-- Mets lost eight of their last nine games.
-- Cleveland lost four of last five games. Florida lost five of its last seven home games.
-- Arizona lost four of its last five games.
-- Brewers lost twelve of last fifteen road games.
-- Pirates lost nine of their last thirteen home games. Rangers are without Teixeira, are 9-23 on road this season.
-- Orioles lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Padres lost last four games, all with bullpen getting beat.
-- Cubs lost seven of their last nine home games.
-- White Sox are 3-14 in their last seventeen games.
-- Cardinals lost four of their last five games, allowing 38 runs. Royals lost eight of their last eleven home games.
-- Twins lost six of their last nine games. Braves lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Giants lost twelve of last eighteen games. Toronto is 6-14 in its last twenty road games.


Umpires
-- (NY-LA) Four of last five Darling games stayed under total.
-- (Chi-Phil) Four of five Johnson games went over total.
-- (Tor-SF) Eight of last ten Barksdale games went over total.
-- (Tex-Pitt) Underdog won five of last six Holbrook games.
-- (Clev-Fla) Six of last nine Knight games stayed under total.
-- (Az-NY) Under is 5-1-1 in last seven BWelke games.
-- (Wsh-Balt) Under is 7-3 in last ten Miller games.
-- (Colo-Bos) Underdog is 5-4 in last nine Winters games.

-- (Mil-Det) Favorite is 12-2 in last fourteen Scott games.
-- (LA-Cin) Seven of last ten Gibson games went over the total.
-- (SD-TB) Visiting team won four of last five Hallion games.
-- (StL-KC) Under is 3-0-2 in last five Barrett games.
-- (A's-Hst) Under is 8-5 in last thirteen Fairchild games.
-- (Sea-Chi) Underdog is 6-3 in last nine Schrieber games.
-- (Atl-Min) Favorite is 23-5 in last 28 Rapuano games.

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Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB
Tips and Trends


Wednesday, June 13

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Toronto Blue Jays at San Francisco Giants (3:35 PM ET)
Toronto's Dustin McGowan is a winless 0-2 with a 5.96 ERA on the road this season through four starts and he's a miserable 1-5 with a 7.71 ERA in his career away from the Rogers Centre. EDGE: GIANTS
McGowan has pitched well in his last three starts overall, picking up two victories and allowing just seven earned runs in his last 21 2/3 innings. EDGE: BLUE JAYS
After throwing at least seven innings in four consecutive starts, San Francisco's Tim Lincecum has lasted just 11 innings in his last two outings - allowing nine earned runs in the process. EDGE: BLUE JAYS
The OVER is 13-6-1 in the Giants last 20 games as a favorite.



Colorado Rockies at Boston Red Sox (7:05 PM ET)
Rockies right-hander Josh Fogg is 1-2 with a 3.93 ERA in six road starts on the year. Colorado picked up a 3-1 road victory over Arizona in his last outing away from Coors Field, as he allowed one run and six hits over six innings. SLIGHT EDGE: RED SOX
Fogg was knocked around by the Red Sox for five runs and eight hits in his only career start against them. SLIGHT EDGE: RED SOX & OVER
Boston's Curt Schilling is 11-5 with a 4.31 ERA in 25 career games against Colorado. He's allowed 192 hits in 169 1/3 innings against the Rockies. EDGE: OVER
Schilling is coming off his best start of the 2007 season, missing a no-hitter by just one out against the Oakland Athletics in a 1-0 victory. EDGE: RED SOX
The Red Sox are 20-2 in Schilling's last 22 starts as a home favorite of -201 or greater.



Milwaukee Brewers at Detroit Tigers (7:05 PM ET)
Brewers starter Chris Capuano is 2-3 with a 5.70 ERA in five road starts this season. He lasted just four innings in a 9-6 loss to the Rangers last time out. EDGE: TIGERS
Capuano picked up a win in his only career start against Detroit, allowing three earned runs and seven hits over seven innings while walking none and striking out eight. EDGE: BREWERS
Detroit's Mike Maroth is winless at home in four starts, posting a 0-2 record and 5.60 ERA in four starts. EDGE: BREWERS
Maroth has allowed 15 home runs in just 66 1/3 innings of work, including seven at Comerica Park this season. EDGE: OVER
The Tigers are 27-7 in their last 34 interleague home games.



Arizona Diamondbacks at New York Yankees (ESPN | 7:05 PM ET)
Diamondbacks right-hander Livan Hernandez is 0-2 with a 4.12 ERA in three career starts against the Yankees. EDGE: YANKEES
Hernandez has allowed a home run in three straight starts, allowing 10 runs and 24 hits in his last 22 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: OVER
New York's Mike Mussina had a miserable outing in his only career start against Arizona, giving up six runs and 10 hits in just five innings. EDGE: D-BACKS
The Bronx Bombers bounced back in a big way after losing four straight starts with Mussina on the hill, grabbing a 10-3 road victory over Chicago in his last outing. SLIGHT EDGE: YANKEES
The UNDER is 6-1 in Mussina's last seven home starts.



Oakland Athletics at Houston Astros (8:05 PM ET)
Athletics starter Joe Blanton is 3-2 on the road this season despite carrying an inflated 5.44 ERA in seven starts. He's allowed 12 earned runs in his last 11 1/3 innings away from Oakland. EDGE: OVER
Oakland's offense has managed to score just one run in Blanton's last two starts. EDGE: UNDER
Houston starter Chris Sampson has made himself at home at Minute Maid Park, posting a 3-1 record and 2.37 ERA in five appearances. EDGE: ASTROS
Sampson has allowed three earned runs or less in eight straight games. EDGE: UNDER
The OVER is 4-0 in Blanton's last four starts as a road underdog.



Seattle Mariners at Chicago Cubs (8:05 PM ET)
Seattle right-hander Miguel Batista is an even 2-2 with a 6.27 ERA in 17 career appearances against Chicago. He's allowed 88 baserunners in 47 1/3 innings against the Cubs. BIG EDGE: OVER
The Mariners have won five straight games with Batista on the hill and he's made four straight appearances without allowing a home run. EDGE: MARINERS
Cubs southpaw Sean Marshall has picked up two convincing wins in his last two starts, after losing his first two outings of the season. Chicago has outscored opponents 19-2 in his two June starts. EDGE: CUBS
The Cubs are 1-5 in their last six interleague games versus a right-handed starter.



Atlanta Braves at Minnesota Twins (8:10 PM ET)
Atlanta's Chuck James is 4-2 with a 4.00 ERA in eight way starts this season. The Braves have won three out of his last four starts away from Turner Field. EDGE: BRAVES
James has just one indoors start in his career, throwing eight shutout innings against the Devil Rays at Tropicana Field. EDGE: BRAVES
Twins starter Carlos Silva is 1-0 with a 2.88 ERA in 16 career outings against the Braves. EDGE: TWINS
Silva is a solid 23-15 with a 3.87 ERA at home in his career. His home ERA is nearly a run lower than his 4.91 ERA away from the Metrodome. EDGE: TWINS & UNDER
The Twins are 4-0 in their last four games versus a left-handed starter.



New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers (10:10 PM ET)
Mets right-hander Jorge Sosa is a formidable 3-1 with a 3.38 ERA away from Shea Stadium in 2007. He's allowed just one home run in 24 road innings this season. EDGE: METS & UNDER
New York has won six out of Sosa's seven starts this season, after he suffered through a 3-11 campaign last season. EDGE: METS
Los Angeles starter Brad Penny has a less than dominant 3-10 career record and 6.16 ERA against the Mets in 16 starts. EDGE: METS
Penny is a perfect 3-0 with a 1.39 ERA in seven home starts this season. The Dodgers have won six out of Penny's seven starts at Dodger Stadium. BIG EDGE: DODGERS
The OVER is 20-7 in Penny's last 27 home starts.



Toronto Blue Jays at San Francisco Giants (3:35 PM ET)
Toronto's Dustin McGowan is a winless 0-2 with a 5.96 ERA on the road this season through four starts and he's a miserable 1-5 with a 7.71 ERA in his career away from the Rogers Centre. EDGE: GIANTS
McGowan has pitched well in his last three starts overall, picking up two victories and allowing just seven earned runs in his last 21 2/3 innings. EDGE: BLUE JAYS
After throwing at least seven innings in four consecutive starts, San Francisco's Tim Lincecum has lasted just 11 innings in his last two outings - allowing nine earned runs in the process. EDGE: BLUE JAYS
The OVER is 13-6-1 in the Giants last 20 games as a favorite.



Colorado Rockies at Boston Red Sox (7:05 PM ET)
Rockies right-hander Josh Fogg is 1-2 with a 3.93 ERA in six road starts on the year. Colorado picked up a 3-1 road victory over Arizona in his last outing away from Coors Field, as he allowed one run and six hits over six innings. SLIGHT EDGE: RED SOX
Fogg was knocked around by the Red Sox for five runs and eight hits in his only career start against them. SLIGHT EDGE: RED SOX & OVER
Boston's Curt Schilling is 11-5 with a 4.31 ERA in 25 career games against Colorado. He's allowed 192 hits in 169 1/3 innings against the Rockies. EDGE: OVER
Schilling is coming off his best start of the 2007 season, missing a no-hitter by just one out against the Oakland Athletics in a 1-0 victory. EDGE: RED SOX
The Red Sox are 20-2 in Schilling's last 22 starts as a home favorite of -201 or greater.



Milwaukee Brewers at Detroit Tigers (7:05 PM ET)
Brewers starter Chris Capuano is 2-3 with a 5.70 ERA in five road starts this season. He lasted just four innings in a 9-6 loss to the Rangers last time out. EDGE: TIGERS
Capuano picked up a win in his only career start against Detroit, allowing three earned runs and seven hits over seven innings while walking none and striking out eight. EDGE: BREWERS
Detroit's Mike Maroth is winless at home in four starts, posting a 0-2 record and 5.60 ERA in four starts. EDGE: BREWERS
Maroth has allowed 15 home runs in just 66 1/3 innings of work, including seven at Comerica Park this season. EDGE: OVER
The Tigers are 27-7 in their last 34 interleague home games.



Arizona Diamondbacks at New York Yankees (ESPN | 7:05 PM ET)
Diamondbacks right-hander Livan Hernandez is 0-2 with a 4.12 ERA in three career starts against the Yankees. EDGE: YANKEES
Hernandez has allowed a home run in three straight starts, allowing 10 runs and 24 hits in his last 22 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: OVER
New York's Mike Mussina had a miserable outing in his only career start against Arizona, giving up six runs and 10 hits in just five innings. EDGE: D-BACKS
The Bronx Bombers bounced back in a big way after losing four straight starts with Mussina on the hill, grabbing a 10-3 road victory over Chicago in his last outing. SLIGHT EDGE: YANKEES
The UNDER is 6-1 in Mussina's last seven home starts.



Oakland Athletics at Houston Astros (8:05 PM ET)
Athletics starter Joe Blanton is 3-2 on the road this season despite carrying an inflated 5.44 ERA in seven starts. He's allowed 12 earned runs in his last 11 1/3 innings away from Oakland. EDGE: OVER
Oakland's offense has managed to score just one run in Blanton's last two starts. EDGE: UNDER
Houston starter Chris Sampson has made himself at home at Minute Maid Park, posting a 3-1 record and 2.37 ERA in five appearances. EDGE: ASTROS
Sampson has allowed three earned runs or less in eight straight games. EDGE: UNDER
The OVER is 4-0 in Blanton's last four starts as a road underdog.



Seattle Mariners at Chicago Cubs (8:05 PM ET)
Seattle right-hander Miguel Batista is an even 2-2 with a 6.27 ERA in 17 career appearances against Chicago. He's allowed 88 baserunners in 47 1/3 innings against the Cubs. BIG EDGE: OVER
The Mariners have won five straight games with Batista on the hill and he's made four straight appearances without allowing a home run. EDGE: MARINERS
Cubs southpaw Sean Marshall has picked up two convincing wins in his last two starts, after losing his first two outings of the season. Chicago has outscored opponents 19-2 in his two June starts. EDGE: CUBS
The Cubs are 1-5 in their last six interleague games versus a right-handed starter.



Atlanta Braves at Minnesota Twins (8:10 PM ET)
Atlanta's Chuck James is 4-2 with a 4.00 ERA in eight way starts this season. The Braves have won three out of his last four starts away from Turner Field. EDGE: BRAVES
James has just one indoors start in his career, throwing eight shutout innings against the Devil Rays at Tropicana Field. EDGE: BRAVES
Twins starter Carlos Silva is 1-0 with a 2.88 ERA in 16 career outings against the Braves. EDGE: TWINS
Silva is a solid 23-15 with a 3.87 ERA at home in his career. His home ERA is nearly a run lower than his 4.91 ERA away from the Metrodome. EDGE: TWINS & UNDER
The Twins are 4-0 in their last four games versus a left-handed starter.



New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers (10:10 PM ET)
Mets right-hander Jorge Sosa is a formidable 3-1 with a 3.38 ERA away from Shea Stadium in 2007. He's allowed just one home run in 24 road innings this season. EDGE: METS & UNDER
New York has won six out of Sosa's seven starts this season, after he suffered through a 3-11 campaign last season. EDGE: METS
Los Angeles starter Brad Penny has a less than dominant 3-10 career record and 6.16 ERA against the Mets in 16 starts. EDGE: METS
Penny is a perfect 3-0 with a 1.39 ERA in seven home starts this season. The Dodgers have won six out of Penny's seven starts at Dodger Stadium. BIG EDGE: DODGERS
The OVER is 20-7 in Penny's last 27 home starts.

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Baseball Today - June 13

SCOREBOARD

Wednesday, June 13

San Diego at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EDT).

Jake Peavy, who has 95 strikeouts in 87 innings this season, looks to lower his 1.97 ERA for the Padres.


STARS

Tuesday

-Justin Verlander, Tigers, pitched a no-hitter and struck out a career-high 12 to lead Detroit over Milwaukee 4-0.

-Brad Ausmus, Astros, drove in four runs, including the game-winner in the 11th inning, to lift Houston over Oakland 5-4.

-Scott Olsen, Marlins, allowed three hits in seven innings and Florida beat Cleveland 3-0.

-Chase Utley, Phillies, homered and had four RBIs in Philadelphia's 7-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.

-Brian Bannister, Royals, threw seven scoreless innings in Kansas City's 8-1 win over St. Louis.


NO-NO

Justin Verlander pitched the first no-hitter in Comerica Park history, mixing 100 mph heat with crazy curveballs to lead the Detroit Tigers over the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday. Verlander struck out a career-high 12, walked four and benefited from several stellar defensive plays in the Tigers' first no-hitter since Jack Morris' gem in 1984. It was the second no-hitter of the season in the majors, with Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox doing it against the Texas Rangers on April 18.


YANKS HEATING UP

The New York Yankees beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 on Tuesday for their seventh consecutive victory. The Yankees (31-31) won for the 10th time in 12 tries following a five-game skid, reaching .500 for the first time since they were 16-16 after beating Texas on May 9. It's their first seven-game winning streak since a 10-game run in May 2005.


TRIPLE THREAT

Wilson Betemit, Matt Kemp, and winning pitcher Hong-Chih Kuo homered off John Maine on three consecutive pitches, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 4-1 on Tuesday. The Mets hadn't allowed three straight homers since April 1, 1997. Kuo became the first player born in Taiwan to hit a home run in a big-league game.


STRONG IN DEFEAT

Kelvim Escobar struck out a career-high 14 in six innings, but the Los Angeles Angels lost 5-3 to Cincinnati on Tuesday. Escobar gave up three runs on five hits and walked one. His 14 strikeouts were the most by an Angels pitcher since Chuck Finley fanned 15 Yankees on May 23, 1995.


STREAKS

Casey Blake extended his hitting streak to a career-best 21 games in Cleveland's 3-0 loss to Florida on Tuesday. ... David Wright extended his hitting streak to 14 games in the Mets' 4-1 loss to the Dodgers. ... Seattle topped the Chicago Cubs 5-3 in 13 innings for their season-high fifth straight win.


SNAPPED

Tadahito Iguchi had his 13-game hitting streak snapped in the Chicago White Sox's 7-3 loss to Philadelphia on Tuesday.


SPEAKING

''I wanted to watch the catch, but Pudge was yelling in my ear.'' - Tigers hurler Justin Verlander, on the last out of his no-hitter against Milwaukee on Tuesday. Verlander got the Brewers' J.J. Hardy to fly out to right field and catcher Ivan Rodriguez stormed the mound to hug him as Magglio Ordonez caught the ball to preserve the no-hitter and the 4-0 win.


SEASONS June 13

1905 - Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants pitched his second no-hit game, beating the Chicago Cubs and Mordecai Brown 1-0. Mathewson and Brown matched no-hitters for eight innings. The Giants got two hits in the ninth for the win.

1912 - Christy Mathewson recorded his 300th career victory with a 3-2 triumph over the Chicago Cubs.

1921 - Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees pitched the first five innings and hit two home runs in an 11-8 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

1948 - Babe Ruth Day at Yankee Stadium drew 49,641 fans who saw Ruth's No. 3 retired and the Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians 5-3.

1957 - Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox hit three home runs and drove in five runs in a 9-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians, making Williams the first AL player to have two three-homer games in a season.

1973 - The Los Angeles Dodgers' infield of Steve Garvey (first base), Davey Lopes (second base), Ron Cey (third base) and Bill Russell (shortstop) played together for the first time in a 16-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The quartet would set a major league record for longevity by playing 8 1/2 years in the same infield.

2001 - Texas' Ruben Sierra homered from both sides of the plate for the sixth time in his career, but the Rangers lost 5-3 to the Dodgers.

2003 - Roger Clemens reached 300 wins and became the third pitcher with 4,000 strikeouts, leading the New York Yankees over the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2. Clemens, the 21st pitcher to make it to 300, allowed two runs in 6 2-3 innings and struck out 10, raising his total to 4,006. Clemens joined Nolan Ryan (5,714) and Steve Carlton (4,136) in the 4,000-strikeout club.

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Pro Basketball (women) – Hot Lines

WNBA
Hot Lines


Wednesday, June 13

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Lady luck: Wednesday’s best WNBA bets


Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx (+5, 160)

Forget about Minnesota’s 90-76 loss to Seattle because the Lynx are improving. Minnesota had covered in their last two games, including their first win of the season, before Saturday’s stumble.

The win, a 90-85 victory over the Phoenix Mercury last week, set the tone. “It was a good game by both teams,” Minnesota’s Seimone Augustus said after scoring 22 points in the Phoenix game. “I think it was exceptionally good for us because we came out with a lot of energy and we expected the same from them and they did a very good job of making a run towards the end. I’m just happy that we got our first win.”

The Sun have a reputation for sleepwalking through the first quarter which has hurt the team’s backers this season. In Connecticut’s four ATS losses they have been outscored 95-57 in the opening period.

Pick: Lynx

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Houston Comets at Los Angeles Sparks (-10, 160)

Chamique Holdsclaw's turbulent WNBA career has come to an end. The Sparks' leading scorer told the team Monday she was calling it quits after only five games this season. Scoring points will be a struggle for L.A. since they're already without defending MVP Lisa Leslie due to pregnacy.

Post scorer Taj McWilliams-Franklin will be double teamed every time she touches the ball, so it will be up to her teammates to knock down open shots.

The Sparks will struggle in their first few games while adjusting to life without Holdsclaw. This should be a good opportunity for the Comets to pick up their first victory of the season.

Pick: Comets

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MLB
Dunkel


Toronto at San Francisco
The Blue Jays look to salvage a game in this series behind starter Dustin McGowan, who has won two of his last three starts while lowering his ERA over two runs. After beating the Yankees and White Sox, McGowan pitched well on the road against the Dodgers in his last start (2 runs, 4 hits in 7 innings) despite getting the no-decision. His more heralded counterpart, Tim Lincecum, has not done as well recently after winning two of his first four starts. The Giants have lost Lincecum's last three starts with the rookie right-hander lasting just 4 1/3 innings against the A's last Friday. The Blue Jays look like a good underdog pick (+145) in this one according to Dunkel, which has Toronto favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+145). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13

Game 951-952: NY Mets at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Sosa) 16.463; LA Dodgers (Penny) 15.374
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 8
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-145); 7
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+145); Over

Game 953-954: Chicago White Sox at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Danks) 14.074; Philadelphia (Kendrick) 15.892
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-120); 10
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-120); Under

Game 955-956: Toronto at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (McGowan) 16.883; San Francisco (Lincecum) 15.907
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1; 7
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+145); Under

Game 957-958: Texas at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Tejeda) 14.850; Pittsburgh (Snell) 15.082
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-175); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-175); Over

Game 959-960: Cleveland at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Lee) 14.511; Florida (Kim) 15.919
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+120); Under

Game 961-962: Arizona at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Hernandez) 16.640; NY Yankees (Mussina) 18.045
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-240); 10
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-240); Under

Game 963-964: Washington at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Chico) 16.040; Baltimore (Trachsel) 15.818
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-170); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+170); Under

Game 965-966: Colorado at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Fogg) 16.059; Boston (Schilling) 18.222
Dunkel Line: Boston by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-250); 10
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-250); Under

Game 967-968: Milwaukee at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Capuano) 14.476; Detroit (Maroth) 17.877
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 3 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-120); Over

Game 969-970: LA Angels at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Lackey) 16.889; Cincinnati (Lohse) 15.912
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 10
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-145); Over

Game 971-972: San Diego at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Peavy) 16.789; Tampa Bay (Jackson) 17.031
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego (-210); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+210); Over

Game 973-974: St. Louis at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wainwright) 14.901; Kansas City (Perez) 15.525
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-115); 10
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+115); Over

Game 975-976: Oakland at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Blanton) 17.770; Houston (Sampson) 15.030
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 2 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Houston (-125); 8
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+125); Under

Game 977-978: Seattle at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Batista) 17.723; Cubs (Marshall) 15.458
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 2 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-150); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+150); N/A

Game 979-980: Atlanta at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (James) 14.885; Minnesota (Silva) 15.881
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-125); Over

[Udog]

MLB
Streaking Pitchers


Wednesday, June 13


Hot

Curt Schilling (Boston Red Sox) - Schilling takes the mound for the first time since his near no-hitter for the -235 favorite Boston Red Sox. The right-hander is 6-2 with a 3.49 ERA this season and will look to help the Sox stop a season-high four-game losing streak. Schilling is 2-0 with a 3.57 ERA in seven starts at Fenway this year and is 11-5 in his career again the Rockies.

Jorge Sosa (New York Mets) - Sosa, who is 6-1 with a 2.64 ERA, has won his last three starts. The right-hander is coming off his best outing of the season, allowing four hits while striking out five to beat Detroit 3-0 on Friday night. Sosa is holding opponents to a .187 batting average and that is helping under bettors. The under is 4-0-1 in Sosa's last five starts against teams with a winning record. The Dodgers are listed as -135 favorites tonight.

Cold

Chris Capuano (Milwaukee Brewers) - Both Capuano and the Brewers are looking to get back on track tonight against the Detroit Tigers. The left-hander, who is 5-5 this season, has gone 0-5 with a 6.89 ERA in his last six starts. Capuano matched season highs with six runs and eight hits allowed Friday versus the Rangers, walking four in four innings of Milwaukee's 9-6 loss.

Cliff Lee (Cleveland Indians) - Oddsmakers have Cleveland listed as -117 favorites to snap a four-game losing streak tonight against the Marlins. The dilemma for bettors is the Tribe will be sending Cliff Lee to the hill, who is looking to snap a five game losing streak. The left-hander hasn't recorded a win since May 18 against the Reds and has a 9.15 ERA over his last four starts.

[Udog]

WNBA
Long Sheet


Wednesday, June 13


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PHOENIX (6 - 4) at WASHINGTON (0 - 8) - 6/13/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 87-61 ATS (+19.9 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 77-111 ATS (-45.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in May, June, or July games this season.
WASHINGTON is 11-28 ATS (-19.8 Units) on Wednesday since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 39-61 ATS (-28.1 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 26-46 ATS (-24.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 2-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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SEATTLE (4 - 3) at INDIANA (7 - 1) - 6/13/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-1 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-1 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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CONNECTICUT (4 - 3) at MINNESOTA (1 - 9) - 6/13/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) in June games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in May, June, or July games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) against Eastern conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 4-0 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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HOUSTON (0 - 7) at LOS ANGELES (3 - 2) - 6/13/2007, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in May, June, or July games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) in home games after allowing 75 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 6-1 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 6-1 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet


Wednesday, June 13


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NY METS (36 - 27) at LA DODGERS (37 - 28) - 10:10 PM
JORGE SOSA (R) vs. BRAD PENNY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 2-9 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
NY METS are 139-96 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 21-11 (+11.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 68-47 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 137-95 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 16-6 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
NY METS are 103-65 (+22.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

JORGE SOSA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SOSA is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

BRAD PENNY vs. NY METS since 1997
PENNY is 3-10 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 6.16 and a WHIP of 1.533.
His team's record is 4-12 (-8.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (+0.4 units)




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CHI WHITE SOX (27 - 34) at PHILADELPHIA (34 - 31) - 1:05 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. KYLE KENDRICK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 37-26 (+15.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 112-86 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 90-64 (+25.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 167-106 (+42.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 108-83 (+21.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-16 (-9.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

JOHN DANKS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

KYLE KENDRICK vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.




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TORONTO (30 - 34) at SAN FRANCISCO (30 - 34) - 3:35 PM
DUSTIN MCGOWAN (R) vs. TIME LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 64-44 (+16.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 106-119 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 106-119 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-58 (-24.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

DUSTIN MCGOWAN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

TIME LINCECUM vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.




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TEXAS (23 - 41) at PITTSBURGH (27 - 37) - 7:05 PM
ROBINSON TEJEDA (R) vs. IAN SNELL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 23-41 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 0-9 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
TEXAS is 21-39 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 16-30 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 7-20 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TEJEDA is 3-11 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 43-33 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SNELL is 26-19 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SNELL is 26-19 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SNELL is 22-11 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 5-13 (-9.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 5-13 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

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

ROBINSON TEJEDA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
TEJEDA is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 14.71 and a WHIP of 2.452.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

IAN SNELL vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.




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CLEVELAND (37 - 26) at FLORIDA (32 - 33) - 7:05 PM
CLIFF LEE (L) vs. BYUNG-HYUN KIM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 13-24 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 74-82 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 14-21 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 24-12 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 109-79 (+34.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 389-436 (+27.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 75-57 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LEE is 21-10 (+14.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CLIFF LEE vs. FLORIDA since 1997
LEE is 0-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

BYUNG-HYUN KIM vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
KIM is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 10.81 and a WHIP of 2.252.
His team's record is 1-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)




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ARIZONA (37 - 28) at NY YANKEES (31 - 31) - 7:05 PM
LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R) vs. MIKE MUSSINA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 22-44 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 37-28 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 37-28 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 29-19 (+9.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY YANKEES are 31-31 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 48-37 (-24.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 45-37 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 71-57 (-23.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 0-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.424.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

MIKE MUSSINA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MUSSINA is 0-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 6.19 and a WHIP of 1.563.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)




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WASHINGTON (27 - 37) at BALTIMORE (29 - 35) - 7:05 PM
MATT CHICO (L) vs. STEVE TRACHSEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TRACHSEL is 21-9 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 19-17 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 36-27 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICO is 7-1 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 11-23 (-12.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 105-194 (-86.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 (+1.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

MATT CHICO vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

STEVE TRACHSEL vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
TRACHSEL is 9-6 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.69 and a WHIP of 1.305.
His team's record is 15-8 (+7.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-14. (-7.2 units)




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COLORADO (31 - 33) at BOSTON (41 - 22) - 7:05 PM
JOSH FOGG (R) vs. CURT SCHILLING (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 19-45 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 41-22 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 21-4 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 31-14 (+15.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 279-220 (-52.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

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

JOSH FOGG vs. BOSTON since 1997
FOGG is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.43 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CURT SCHILLING vs. COLORADO since 1997
SCHILLING is 8-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.290.
His team's record is 10-8 (-4.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-8. (+1.2 units)




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MILWAUKEE (34 - 30) at DETROIT (37 - 26) - 7:05 PM
CHRIS CAPUANO (L) vs. MIKE MAROTH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 13-29 (-14.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 39-72 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 39-69 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 68-81 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 141-98 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 79-43 (+24.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 27-10 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 128-84 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 93-60 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 48-25 (+17.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 87-53 (+22.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MAROTH is 15-5 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MAROTH is 21-9 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MAROTH is 11-2 (+10.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 36-51 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.

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

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. DETROIT since 1997
CAPUANO is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MIKE MAROTH vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.




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LA ANGELS (40 - 25) at CINCINNATI (26 - 39) - 7:10 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 71-47 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 108-90 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 219-156 (+32.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 29-13 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 32-18 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LACKEY is 24-14 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 26-39 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 14-27 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 13-19 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CINCINNATI is 10-16 (-9.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 52-75 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 26-39 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 16-31 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 181-223 (-68.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-0 (+1.5 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

KYLE LOHSE vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
LOHSE is 4-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.787.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.6 units)




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SAN DIEGO (36 - 27) at TAMPA BAY (29 - 33) - 7:10 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 58-57 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 95-98 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played in a dome over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 70-67 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 95-98 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 44-40 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 32-29 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 62-52 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 12-4 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 50-35 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

JAKE PEAVY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

EDWIN JACKSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
JACKSON is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)




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ST LOUIS (27 - 34) at KANSAS CITY (25 - 40) - 8:05 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. ODALIS PEREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 121-117 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 52-68 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 121-117 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 69-86 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 33-47 (-28.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 26-24 (+13.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 31-33 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 18-17 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 15-10 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 68-93 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 69-89 (+27.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

ODALIS PEREZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
PEREZ is 2-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 8.92 and a WHIP of 1.899.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-6. (-4.4 units)




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OAKLAND (34 - 29) at HOUSTON (27 - 37) - 8:05 PM
JOE BLANTON (R) vs. CHRIS SAMPSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 130-102 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 62-53 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 26-11 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 108-75 (+33.0 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
OAKLAND is 120-92 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 45-37 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 27-37 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 43-47 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 27-37 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 19-27 (-10.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

JOE BLANTON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

CHRIS SAMPSON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.




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SEATTLE (35 - 26) at CHICAGO CUBS (28 - 35) - 8:05 PM
MIGUEL BATISTA (R) vs. SEAN MARSHALL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 13-5 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 35-26 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 18-13 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 9-2 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
SEATTLE is 12-5 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 19-6 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 33-25 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 26-17 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 13-3 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 62-49 (+13.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 19-11 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BATISTA is 27-18 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BATISTA is 16-6 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BATISTA is 26-17 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BATISTA is 11-4 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 28-35 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-18 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 3-13 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 28-35 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 10-14 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

MIGUEL BATISTA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
BATISTA is 2-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.532.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

SEAN MARSHALL vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.




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ATLANTA (35 - 30) at MINNESOTA (31 - 31) - 8:10 PM
CHUCK JAMES (L) vs. CARLOS SILVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 114-113 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 52-63 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 11-28 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 77-79 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-5 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 46-22 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 223-147 (+38.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

CHUCK JAMES vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

CARLOS SILVA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.




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[Udog]

MLB
Hot Lines


Wednesday, June 13


Oakland Athletics at Houston Astros (-108, 8)

Lance Berkman will not be in the Astros’ lineup again tonight. The first baseman dropped his appeal of a two-game suspension yesterday and served the first game last night. Berkman was disciplined for coming back onto the field after already being tossed from a contest last week against the Colorado Rockies.

“It’s something we wanted to go ahead and get it over with,” Berkman told the Houston Chronicle. “We checked with the commissioner’s office and they were fairly adamant the appeal was going to do no good. In my mind, there’s no sense in dragging it out or having something hanging over my head.”

Houston won last night in extra innings without Berkman, who’s hitting .251 with eight homers and 37 RBI. Former closer Brad Lidge was given a chance to finish off last night’s contest but surrendered a game-tying dinger to Oakland's Mark Kotsay in the top of the ninth inning. He then gave up a double and threw a wild pitch but got out of the inning without giving up another run.

Oakland has given up only 11 runs in its last seven games.

Pick: Athletics +100



Seattle Mariners at Chicago Cubs (-140, N/A)

Seattle has won five straight, each on its final at-bat. Last night the heroes were Willie Bloomquist and Jamie Burke who both drove in run-scoring singles in the 13th inning.

“The great thing is that it’s somebody different every day who’s making the big contribution,” Bloomquist told the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

Seattle does have a few concerns. Third baseman Adrian Beltre was pulled in the eighth inning yesterday because of a thumb injury that’s been troubling him. Beltre didn't rule out a future stint on the disabled list.

“I hope not,” he told reporters. “I don’t know. But I couldn’t swing the bat after I hurt it again.”

Miguel Batista will start for the Mariners today even though he made a one-inning relief appearance just three days ago. The Cubs counter with lefty Sean Marshall, who has been solid in four starts this season. However, the Mariners are 13-3 against southpaws and the team is hitting .295 off lefties.

Pick: Mariners +132



Milwaukee Brewers at Detroit Tigers (-120, 9 ½)

The Brewers seek revenge today after being held hitless last night by the Detroit's Justin Verlander.

“I don’t think anybody likes to be no-hit,” Brewers manager Ned Yost told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “We go home feeling a lot better losing, 4-0, with one hit than losing, 4-0, with no hits.”

The two left-handed starters for today have had a similar arc to their seasons. Both Chris Capuano and Mike Maroth started out with great success but are now struggling. Capuano has a 5.00 ERA in the last three starts while Maroth has a 6.16 ERA over his last three.

Even though no one hits lefties better than Detroit (.315), but Milwaukee needs to bounce back tonight.

Pick: Brewers +112

[pm530]

MLB
Short Sheet


Wednesday, June 13th

National League

NY Mets at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Jorge Sosa (R) vs. Brad Penny (R)
Sosa: NYM 2-9 in June
Penny: 18-6 Over at home


Interleague

Chicago White Sox at Philadelphia, 1:05 ET
John Danks (L) vs. Kyle Kendrick (R)
Danks: ChW 33-17 Under after scoring 3 runs or less BB games
Kendrick: Phi 7-16 vs. lefties

Toronto at San Francisco, 3:35 ET
Dustin McGowan (R) vs. Tim Lincecum (R)
McGowan: Tor 22-7 off BB one run losses
Lincecum: SF 16-5 Under vs. American League

Texas at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Robinson Tejeda (R) vs. Ian Snell (R)
Tejeda: Tex 0-9 on Wednesdays
Snell: 22-11 TSR in night games

Cleveland at Florida, 7:05 ET
Cliff Lee (L) vs. Byung-Hyun Kim (R)
Lee: Cle 2-10 Away off an Under
Kim: Fla 22-8 Over after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less

Arizona at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET ESPN
Livan Hernandez (R) vs. Mike Mussina (R)
Hernandez: Ari 15-2 Under Away when the total is 8.5 to 10
Mussina: 5-8 TSR as a favorite of -200 or more

Washington at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Matt Chico (L) vs. Steve Trachsel (R)
Chico: 7-2 TSR as an underdog of +125 to +175
Trachsel: Bal 10-0 Over after 3+ games where they had 7 or less hits

Colorado at Boston, 7:05 ET
Josh Fogg (R) vs. Curt Schilling (R)
Fogg: Col 19-43 after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less
Schilling: Bos 11-0 at home off 3+ IL Games

Milwaukee at Detroit, 7:05 ET
Chris Capuano (L) vs. Mike Maroth (L)
Capuano: 0-3 TSR, 5.00 ERA L3 starts
Maroth: 8-0 TSR working on 5 or 6 days rest

LA Angels at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
John Lackey (R) vs. Kyle Lohse (R)
Lackey: 14-2 Under in interleague play
Lohse: Cin 14-27 when the total is 9 to 9.5

San Diego at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Jake Peavy (R) vs. Edwin Jackson (R)
Peavy: SD 12-4 Away on Wednesdays
Jackson: TB 9-1 Over off BB wins

St. Louis at Kansas City, 8:05 ET
Adam Wainwright (R) vs. Odalis Perez (L)
Wainwright: StL 43-18 after scoring 1 run or less
Perez: KC 3-15 at home off 4+ home games

Oakland at Houston, 8:05 ET
Joe Blanton (R) vs. Chris Sampson (R)
Blanton: Oak 7-0 Away after a loss by 2 runs or less
Sampson: Hou 14-18 as a favorite of -110 or higher

Seattle at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 ET WGN
Miguel Batista (R) vs. Sean Marshall (L)
Batista: 15-4 TSR as a road underdog
Marshall: ChC 3-13 at home in June

Atlanta at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Chuck James (L) vs. Carlos Silva (R)
James: Atl 15-3 Over Away vs. righties
Silva: Min 24-7 at home after a win by 4+ runs

[Dennis14072]

Thanks PM & Udog, much appreciated, Good Luck tonight!

[Kaptain]

Thanks fellows----your hard work is appreciated.....kapt