Saturday Trends and Indexes 06/21

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Trends and Indexes
Saturday, June 21

Good Luck on day #173 of 2008!

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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 Saturday

-- Kurt Suzuki knocked in five runs, including game-winner in 11th, as A's beat Florida 7-6, surviving a brutal night by the closer Huston Street.

-- Indians blew a 4-0 8th-inning lead for Cliff Lee, then won in 10th inning, 6-4, snapping Dodger winning streak at three.

-- Elijah Dukes tied game with homer in 8th inning, then his homer in 14th, his fifth hit of game, won game for Nats 4-3.

-- Mets are better team when Endy Chavez bats second; that said, Nixon's HR last night was just second in 72 games this season by a Met leftfielder.

-- One of first things new Seattle manager Riggleman did was have team take extra batting practice before Friday's game in Atlanta. Mariners then scored 10 runs. Hmmmmmm

-- Red Sox wore green jerseys Friday in honor of the Celtics winning the NBA title. Excuse me now while I go puke.

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Saturday's List of 13: Random thoughts on a Friday night

13) Would NHL really kick the Rangers’ fan out of the league? If so, Knick fans may plead with David Stern to kick the Dolans out of the NBA, too.

12) Did the Tampa Rays’ success factor into the managerial firings in Flushing, Toronto and Seattle? As in, "Why are they winning, while our $100M+ team isn’t?"

11) Butch Patrick, the guy that played Eddie Munster on TV in the mid-60's, turned fifty years old Friday.

10) Cool moment of NHL Draft is always when Wayne Gretzky goes to the podium to announce Coyotes' draft pick, he gets a huge ovation every time. It is possible that Gretzky is the most universally-liked athlete of the last thirty years.

9) Lot of people make fun of the NHL because they get dismal TV ratings south of the border (they went up 11% this season) but NHL has the best playoffs of any sport, the best draft and the best replay system.

8) The three-point line in college hoop moves back this winter; opinions are mixed as to how much of a factor this will be, but a consensus leans to coaches keeping tighter rein on lesser shooters behind the arc.

7) North Carolina not only has all five starters back from last year, they scored only 18.8% of their points beyond the arc last season, so they figure to be affected by the rule change less than most teams.

6) Mike Krzyzewski won’t pick his successor at Duke, as has been done at Purdue, Michigan State, Drake, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State. Firstly, he has no plans to leave Duke, second he doesn’t think it is his place to do so, and third, he doesn’t have any sons.

5) Chipper Jones will miss rest of weekend after hurting his leg again; his batting average is down to .390 for season.

4) Amidst all turmoil Mets have had last couple weeks, they've moved without 4.5 games of first place in NL East, as Phils lost five of their last six games.

3) Daunte Culpepper turned down a $1M offer from Green Bay; how does someone without a job turn down a million bucks?

2) Good week to live in Albany; Monday was the Hall of Fame baseball game (only 80 miles away) in Cooperstown; game was rained out, but Hall of Fame is good way to spend the day. This weekend, PGA Tour is in Hartford, only two hours away. Nice cool weather for golf, too.

1) Interleague standings through Friday night’s games: AL is leading NL 80-59 after going 6-8 vs National League Friday.

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Arena Football League – Long Sheet

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Long Sheet

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COLUMBUS (3 - 12) at CLEVELAND (8 - 7) - 6/21/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 0-0 against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 1-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GRAND RAPIDS (5 - 10) at NEW ORLEANS (8 - 7) - 6/21/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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LOS ANGELES (5 - 10) at TAMPA BAY (7 - 8) - 6/21/2008, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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KANSAS CITY (3 - 12) at COLORADO (5 - 10) - 6/21/2008, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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UTAH (5 - 10) at ARIZONA (8 - 7) - 6/21/2008, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 5-1 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 5-1 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GEORGIA (10 - 5) at SAN JOSE (10 - 5) - 6/21/2008, 10:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 2-0 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 1-1 straight up against GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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PHILADELPHIA (12 - 3) at NEW YORK (8 - 7) - 6/22/2008, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 3-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 3-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (12 - 3) at CHICAGO (10 - 5) - 6/22/2008, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 1-1 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 2-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Arena Football League – Additional

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Trend Sheet

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Saturday, June 21

7:00 PM COLUMBUS vs. CLEVELAND
Columbus is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Columbus is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Columbus


7:00 PM GRAND RAPIDS vs. NEW ORLEANS
Grand Rapids is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Grand Rapids is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games
New Orleans is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
New Orleans is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home


7:30 PM LOS ANGELES vs. TAMPA BAY
Los Angeles is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Los Angeles is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games


8:00 PM KANSAS CITY vs. COLORADO
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home


10:00 PM UTAH vs. ARIZONA
Utah is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Utah is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Arizona is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home


10:30 PM GEORGIA vs. SAN JOSE
Georgia is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Jose
Georgia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Jose
San Jose is 16-5-1 ATS in its last 22 games at home
San Jose is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games at home



Sunday, June 22

3:00 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. NEW YORK
Philadelphia is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing New York
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing New York
New York is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home


4:00 PM DALLAS vs. CHICAGO
Dallas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games at home
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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Wnba

WNBA


Saturday, June 21

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8:00 PM HOUSTON vs. MINNESOTA
Houston is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games
Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston

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MLB


Saturday, June 21

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1:05 PM CHI WHITE SOX vs. CHI CUBS
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi White Sox are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 17-7 SU in their last 24 games
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home


1:05 PM CINCINNATI vs. NY YANKEES
Cincinnati is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
NY Yankees are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games
NY Yankees are 12-4 SU in their last 16 games at home


3:55 PM CLEVELAND vs. LA DODGERS
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games
LA Dodgers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games at home


3:55 PM ST. LOUIS vs. BOSTON
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Boston is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games at home
Boston is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games


6:10 PM HOUSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home


7:05 PM BALTIMORE vs. MILWAUKEE
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


7:05 PM LA ANGELS vs. PHILADELPHIA
LA Angels are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games
LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home


7:05 PM TORONTO vs. PITTSBURGH
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home


7:10 PM ARIZONA vs. MINNESOTA
Arizona is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona


7:10 PM SAN FRANCISCO vs. KANSAS CITY
San Francisco is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Kansas City is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games


7:10 PM SEATTLE vs. ATLANTA
Seattle is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home


7:10 PM TEXAS vs. WASHINGTON
Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Texas
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home


8:05 PM NY METS vs. COLORADO
NY Mets are 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Colorado
NY Mets are 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Colorado is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home


9:05 PM FLORIDA vs. OAKLAND
Florida is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Oakland is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games


10:05 PM DETROIT vs. SAN DIEGO
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Diego
Detroit is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games on the road
San Diego is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

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Major League Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB


Saturday, June 21

We will re-post when projected scores and key injuries are updated.

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Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs [WGN | 1:05 PM ET]

White Sox: Jose Contreras has gotten bombed in his last two starts, giving up 20 hits and 10 runs over 12.2 innings. Contreras' two-game slide came after he hadn't lost a decision in over a month. Things don't look like they are going to turn around today for Contreras. In four career starts against the Cubs, he's just 1-2 with an ERA of 4.23. The UNDER has been money in the bank with Contreras on the mound. The UNDER is 11-3 in his 14 starts this season.

White Sox are 7-3 in their last 10 interleague games.
The OVER is 7-2 in Chicago's last 9 games following a win.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Cubs (-110): Jason Marquis hasn't suffered a loss in his last six appearances. Over that span he's 4-0 with two no-decisions. Marquis allowed just three runs or less in each of those six outings, with the Cubs winning five of them. Marquis will need to buck history if he plans on continuing his streak without a loss. The White Sox have demolished him in his three career starts against them, scoring 19 runs over 17 innings. The Palehose hit a whopping .320 versus Marquis in those three games as well.

Cubs are 12-0 in their last 11 home games.
The UNDER is 5-1 in Chicago's last 6 home games.

Key Injuries - OF Alfonso Soriano (.283; broken hand) is out at least 6 weeks.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD



St. Louis Cardinals at Boston Red Sox [FOX | 3:55 PM ET]

Cardinals: Mitchell Boggs gets his third start of the season on Saturday. The Cardinals are 2-0 with Boggs on the hill, although he's been average in those outings. Boggs gave up five walks, 10 hits and six runs in just over nine innings of work during his first two starts. He'll need to be much better than that today against the powerful Red Sox. Boggs won his only road start of the season, allowing just two runs at Cincinnati.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Red Sox (-240, O/U 9.5): Daisuke Matsuzaka returns from the disabled list after suffering a mild rotator cuff strain. Before he was injured, Dice-K was 8-0 in his last 10 outings to go along with two no-decisions. Overall, the Red Sox were 9-1 over that span. Matsuzaka has been unbeatable at Fenway Park this season where he's a perfect 5-0 with an ERA of 2.48. The UNDER was 3-1 in Dice-K's four starts before going on the DL.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD



Cleveland Indians at Los Angeles Dodgers [FOX | 3:55 PM ET]

Indians (-145, O/U 8): C.C. Sabathia isn't having the year he hoped he would, although the big lefty has been tremendous in his last two starts. In victories over the Twins and Padres, Sabathia struck out 15 and allowed just two runs over 17 innings. Sabathia is a dismal 1-4 on the road this season, although his 3.90 ERA suggests he's pitched better away from home than his record would indicate. The UNDER is 8-2 in Sabathia's last 10 starts.

Indians are 2-8 in their last 10 interleague games.
Indians are 5-16 in their last 21 road games.

Key Injuries - C Victor Martinez (.278; elbow surgery) is out 6-8 weeks.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Dodgers: Chan Ho Park gets the start today for the injured Hiroki Kuroda. Park has one other start on the season, taking a no-decision after allowing two runs in four innings against the Angels back on May 17. Park has been strong at home as a relief pitcher, possessing a 0.50 ERA and 0.94 WHIP. Opposing hitters are batting just .203 against Park at Dodger Stadium.

The UNDER is 11-2 in LA's last 13 games as a favorite.
The UNDER is 9-3 in LA's last 12 home games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD



Los Angels Angels at Phildelphia Phillies [7:05 PM ET]

Angels: Joe Saunders rebounded from three tough starts to pitch a gem his last time out against Atlanta, allowing no runs in 7.1 innings of work. Saunders is 7-3 over his last 10 games but he's seen his ERA rise in that time. Ironically, any problems Saunders has had this year have come at home. He's 5-1 on the road with an imposing 1.77 ERA. Teams are hitting just .207 against Saunders in his six road starts.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Phillies (-130, O/U 9.5): Brett Myers continues to get hammered this season. In his last 11.1 innings pitched, Myers has given up an unacceptable 15 hits and 11 runs. In his last 10 outings, Myers has allowed four runs or more six times. He's pitched much better at home than on the road this season, however. Myers is 3-2 at Citizens Bank Park with an ERA of 3.66. He's started one game in his career versus the Angels, getting roughed up for five runs over 5.2 innings. Surprisingly, the UNDER is 4-2 in Myers' last six starts.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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Major League Baseball – Hot lines

MLB


Saturday, June 21

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Hot lines: Saturday's best MLB bets

Toronto vs. Pittsburgh (Blue Jays -110, O/U 8)

No team is happier to be back in a National League ballpark than the Pirates. Heading into this weekend's series against the Blue Jays, Pittsburgh is 4-29 on the road in interleague play since 2004. The club is fresh off a 0-3 series drubbing at the hands of the White Sox and a 2-2 series split with the Orioles before that.

The road woes aren't just an interleague thing for Pittsburgh though. They have pulled in a tidy profit for bettors of more than six units at home and have lost nearly six units on the road. (Six units equals $600 for the $100 per game bettor.)

The struggling Blue Jays are just 17-22 on the road coming into Pittsburgh, so the Pirates should have a decent shot at winning this series.

The Pirates also desperately need to improve on their majors-worst .372 winning percentage in interleague play since it began in 1997.

Pick: Pirates



St. Louis vs. Boston (Red Sox -240, O/U 9.5)

Did somebody say Game 2? The Cardinals love Game 2.

They are 18-6 this season when the second game of a series rolls around, which has made for some nice paydays. Even better, they are 12-1 in Game 2's when coming off a loss, with their lone blemish coming by one run on the road to KC this week.

The Cardinals have a pile of pitchers on the DL, so if they're going to earn the victory in Boston, they'll likely have to do it with the bats.

The bad news is they're scheduled to face Daisuke Matsuzaka. The good news is, he's making his first start since May 27 due to a shoulder injury so we could see a little rust. More good news is St. Louis is hitting much better against righties than lefties with a .274 average compared to .257.

Pick: Cardinals

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MLB


Saturday, June 21

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SCOREBOARD

Saturday, June 21

St. Louis at Boston (3:55 p.m. EDT). Daisuke Matsuzaka (8-0, 2.53 ERA), who’s been out with shoulder fatigue, returns to the mound for the first time since May 27 when he leads the Red Sox against Mitchell Boggs (1-0, 5.56) and the Cardinals.


STARS

Friday

— Elijah Dukes, Nationals, had five hits, including a winning single in the 14th inning for a 4-3 win.

— Ervin Santana, Angels, struck out nine in seven innings to lead Los Angeles to a 7-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

— Aramis Ramirez, Cubs, hit a leadoff homer in the bottom of the ninth for a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.

— Aubrey Huff, Orioles, went 4-for-5 with two homers in Baltimore’s 8-5 victory over Milwaukee.

— Edinson Volquez, Reds, pitched seven effective innings in Cincinnati’s 4-2 win over the New York Yankees.


BONUS BASEBALL

Plenty of teams didn’t think nine innings were enough Friday night. The Pirates needed 12 to earn a 1-0 win over the Blue Jays and newly promoted manager Cito Gaston, and the Indians scored twice in the 10th after blowing a four-run lead in a 6-4 win over the Dodgers. Oakland beat the Marlins 7-6 in 11 innings, and Elijah Dukes drove in the winning run in the 14th inning of the Nationals’ 4-3 win over the Rangers.


JUNE CLASSICS

Five weekend series were replays of former World Series matchups. St. Louis visited Boston to reprise their 2004 series, and beat the Red Sox 5-4, something the Cardinals couldn’t manage in Boston’s sweep. … San Diego beat Detroit 6-2 in a rematch of the 1984 World Series. … Cincinnati made its first trip to Yankee Stadium since finishing off a sweep of the 1976 World Series. The Yankees won the teams’ two previous Fall Classics, in 1939 and 1961. … Cleveland won its first regular season game at Dodger Stadium 6-4, but the franchises squared off in 1920, when the Indians beat the Brooklyn Robins five games to two in the best-of-nine series played at League Park and Ebbets Field. … And the Chicago Cubs beat their South Side rivals 4-3, thin revenge 102 years after the Pale Hose took the 1906 World Series.


HOMECOMING

The Texas Rangers returned to Washington for the first time since the former Senators were moved by owner Bob Short to Texas after the 1971 season. The Senators’ final game was ruled a forfeit after angry fans invaded the field and tore up the turf in the ninth inning at RFK Stadium. Washington went without baseball for more than three decades until the Montreal Expos relocated in 2005.


BACK IN THE DAY

St. Louis beat Boston 5-4 Friday night in its first visit to Fenway Park since Game 2 of the 2004 World Series, which Boston swept in four games. … The New York Yankees hosted Cincinnati for the first time since the Reds won 7-2 on Oct. 21, 1976, to complete a four-game World Series sweep—the third and last time the Yankees were swept in the Fall Classic.


SEA CHANGE

In Jim Riggleman’s first game as Seattle manager since John McLaren was fired, the Mariners had 15 hits, including a season-high eight doubles, and thumped the Atlanta Braves 10-2 Friday night.


FOUR OF A KIND

Minnesota starters have won four straight for the first time since Aug. 22-26, 2007, after Scott Baker pitched the Twins to a 7-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.


SNAPPED

Houston beat Tampa Bay 4-3 Friday night to end its eight-game losing streak. … San Francisco snapped the Kansas City Royals’ five-game winning streak with a 9-4 win. … Milwaukee’s four-game winning streak came to an end with an 8-5 loss to Baltimore. … Cincinnati snapped New York’s seven-game winning streak with a 4-2 win at Yankee Stadium.


BACK IN THE DAY

After beating the Brewers in Milwaukee’s final AL game in County Stadium on Sept. 28, 1997, the Orioles picked up right where they left off by beating them 8-5.


SPEAKING

“It’s really not that impressive to me because I should have been doing it. I commend myself because I did what it takes to get better, and that was get in early and hit in the cage. When you know what you can do, there’s no need to press. I knew I was a better hitter. It was just a matter of time for me to wake up and start hitting the ball.”—said Washington outfielder Elijah Dukes, whose went 5-for-6 with a game-winning in the 14th inning of the Nationals’ 4-3 victory over Texas.


SEASONS

June 21

1916—Rube Foster of the Red Sox pitched a 2-0 no-hitter against the New York Yankees. Foster struck out three and walked three in throwing the first no-hitter at Fenway Park.

1941—Lefty Grove’s 20-game consecutive win streak at Fenway Park ended with a 13-9 loss to the St. Louis Browns. The streak spanned from May 3, 1938, to May 12, 1941.

1956—In a rare double one-hitter, Chicago’s Jack Harshman outdueled Connie Johnson and George Zuverink of Baltimore as the White Sox beat the Orioles 1-0.

1964—Jim Bunning of the Philadelphia Phillies pitched a perfect game against the New York Mets on Father’s Day. The no-hitter gave Bunning one in each league. The Phillies’ Gus Triandos became the first catcher to handle no-hitters in both leagues.

1970—Detroit Tigers shortstop Cesar Gutierrez had seven hits in seven times at bat in a 9-8, 12-inning victory over the Cleveland Indians. Gutierrez had six singles and a double.

1989—Carlton Fisk set an American League record for homers by a catcher and drove in three to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 7-3 victory over the New York Yankees. Fisk hit his 307th homer as a catcher to pass the Yankees’ Yogi Berra.

2000—Eric Chavez hit for the cycle in Oakland’s 10-3 win over Baltimore. Chavez doubled in the second inning, singled in the fourth, tripled in the fifth and homered in the seventh.

2002—Luis Castillo singled in the third inning to extend his hitting streak to 35 games, tying Ty Cobb and two others for the 10th-longest streak in baseball history.

2005—Jeff Larish matched a College World Series record with three homers, and J.J. Sferra drove in the winning run with a bloop single in the 11th inning as Arizona State rallied for an 8-7 victory and eliminated hometown favorite Nebraska. Larish’s record-tying third homer tied it in the bottom of the ninth, and Sferra’s single in the 11th ended the 4-hour, 7-minute game.

2005—The New York Yankees scored 13 runs in the eighth inning, sending 16 batters to the plate, to help overcome an early eight-run deficit and defeat Tampa Bay 20-11.

2006—Jose Reyes hit for the cycle in the New York Mets’ 6-5 loss to Cincinnati.

Today’s birthday: Jeff Baker 27

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Major League Baseball – Gameday

MLB


Saturday, June 21

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MLB Saturday Gameday

Another weekend of interleague play serves up an interesting battle in Chicago between the Cubs and White Sox. Elsewhere the Indians face the Dodgers, the Angels tangle with the Phillies, and the Marlins battle the A's.

Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs – 1:05 pm ET
Jose Contreras (6-5, 3.24) vs. Jason Marquis (5-3, 4.24)

Contreras enters Saturday’s contest on a two-game losing streak, during which his ERA has risen by nearly half a run. In his last start Contreras allowed three runs on seven hits in six 2-3 innings versus Colorado. Marquis has posted wins in three straight starts and he’s 4-0 in his last six outings. Last time out Marquis held the light-hitting Blue Jays to one run on four hits in seven innings.

Cleveland Indians at Los Angeles Dodgers – 3:55 pm ET
C.C. Sabathia (5-8, 4.26) vs. Chan Ho Park (2-2, 2.95)

Sabathia kept his potential trade value high with solid back-to-back wins in his last two starts. The reigning Cy Young winner pitched a complete-game shutout against Minnesota and followed that up with a win over San Diego, in which he allowed three runs in eight innings while striking out 10. Park makes an emergency start on Saturday in place of the injured Hiroki Kuroda. Park has made only one other start this season back on May 17, when he went four innings against the Angels allowing one earned run. In his last appearance out of the bullpen last week, Park was roughed up for five runs in only one 1-3 innings against Detroit.

Los Angeles Angels at Philadelphia Phillies – 7:05 pm ET
Joe Saunders (10-3, 3.06) vs. Brett Myers (3-8, 5.58)

Saunders bounced back from his worst start of the season versus Tampa Bay earlier this week by pitching seven 1-3 shutout innings against the Braves. In his previous start he had been lit up for eight runs in four 2-3 innings, which included three home runs against the Rays. Myers escaped with a no-decision in his last start despite getting shelled for six runs on eight hits in six innings. In his last 10 starts, Myers is 1-7 and he has given up 12 home runs in those games.

Florida Marlins at Oakland Athletics – 9:05 pm ET
Ricky Nolasco (7-4, 4.35) vs. Dana Eveland (5-5, 3.56)

Nolasco delivered a dominating performance in his last start, holding Tampa Bay to two earned runs on six hits with 12 strikeouts in eight 2-3 innings. Nolasco is 5-1 in his last seven starts, with a 2.18 ERA in those five wins. Eveland recorded his first victory of June last time out after limiting the Giants to one run on six hits over six 2-3 innings. Eveland finally seemed to get his control back in that start, walking only three batters. In his previous two starts he had issued a combined 13 free passes.

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MLB
Dunkel


Houston at Tampa Bay
The Astros will look to keep their perfect record against the Rays (4-0) intact today and take advantage of Tampa starter Edwin Jackson's recent troubles (2-6 in last 12 starts). Houston is the underdog pick (+160) according to Dunkel, which has the Astros favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Houston (+160). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

Game 901-902: NY Mets at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Martinez) 14.784; Colorado (Jimenez) 15.911
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Colorado (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-125); Under

Game 903-904: Cincinnati at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Thompson) 15.632; NY Yankees (Giese) 14.781
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-180); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+170); Under

Game 905-906: Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Contreras) 14.567; Cubs (Marquis) 16.066
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-110); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-110); N/A

Game 907-908: Cleveland at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Sabathia) 15.526; LA Dodgers (Park) 14.522
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-135); Over

Game 909-910: St. Louis at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Boggs) 14.604; Boston (Mastsuzaka) 17.230
Dunkel Line: Boston by 2 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Boston (-240); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-240); Over

Game 911-912: Houston at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Rodriguez) 15.132; Tampa Bay (Jackson) 14.297
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-170); 9
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+160); Under

Game 913-914: Toronto at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Litsch) 12.924; Pittsburgh (Maholm) 14.780
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Toronto (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+100); Under

Game 915-916: LA Angels at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Saunders) 14.787; Philadelphia (Myers) 15.767
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-135); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-135); Under

Game 917-918: Baltimore at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Cabrera) 14.598; Milwaukee (McClung) 15.704
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-145); Over

Game 919-920: Arizona at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Owings) 15.305; Minnesota (Blackburn) 15.190
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+100); Over

Game 921-922: Seattle at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Washburn) 13.584; Atlanta (Jurrjens) 15.398
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-190); 9
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-190); Under

Game 923-924: Texas at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Gabbard) 13.652; Washington (Mock) 15.072
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+115); Under

Game 925-926: San Francisco at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Correia) 14.384; Kansas City (Meche) 15.977
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-150); Over

Game 927-928: Florida at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Nolasco) 14.579; Oakland (Eveland) 16.450
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Oakland (-155); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-155); Over

Game 929-930: Detroit at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Robertson) 14.639; San Diego (Baek) 16.361
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+110); Under

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MLB
Long Sheet


Saturday, June 21


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NY METS (36 - 36) at COLORADO (31 - 43) - 8:05 PM
PEDRO MARTINEZ (R) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 124-110 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 124-110 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 21-27 (-11.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MARTINEZ is 10-15 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 91-83 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 51-27 (+21.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 30-43 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 20-35 (-16.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 14-28 (-15.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 30-43 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
JIMENEZ is 3-12 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 3-12 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

PEDRO MARTINEZ vs. COLORADO since 1997
MARTINEZ is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

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CINCINNATI (34 - 41) at NY YANKEES (40 - 34) - 1:05 PM
DARYL THOMPSON (R) vs. DAN GIESE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 106-131 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 23-41 (-21.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 57-82 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 106-131 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 431-497 (+45.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 320-365 (+39.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 212-222 (+42.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 135-105 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 85-69 (-41.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 118-91 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

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

DARYL THOMPSON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

DAN GIESE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (41 - 32) at CHICAGO CUBS (46 - 28) - 1:05 PM
JOSE CONTRERAS (R) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 46-28 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 10-1 (+8.9 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 30-8 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 24-11 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 44-24 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-6 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-5 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
MARQUIS is 17-5 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 141-128 (+29.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 38-22 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 738-627 (+77.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 202-219 (+37.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

JOSE CONTRERAS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
CONTRERAS is 1-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.23 and a WHIP of 1.121.
His team's record is 1-3 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
MARQUIS is 1-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 10.06 and a WHIP of 1.706.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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CLEVELAND (34 - 40) at LA DODGERS (34 - 39) - 3:55 PM
C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. CHAN HO PARK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 33-40 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 16-22 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 7-15 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CLEVELAND is 33-38 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 25-29 (-11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-19 (-11.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-27 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CLEVELAND is 34-40 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SABATHIA is 3-12 (-12.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PARK is 54-30 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 34-39 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 11-26 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 34-39 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

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

C.C. SABATHIA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

CHAN HO PARK vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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ST LOUIS (43 - 32) at BOSTON (46 - 30) - 3:55 PM
MITCHELL BOGGS (R) vs. DAISUKE MATSUZAKA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 34-10 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 34-12 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 153-99 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 28-8 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 19-3 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 39-11 (+25.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 49-22 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 45-21 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 22-7 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 18-8 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 43-32 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 82-54 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 43-32 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 29-20 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-0 (+1.6 Units) against BOSTON this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

MITCHELL BOGGS vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

DAISUKE MATSUZAKA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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HOUSTON (34 - 40) at TAMPA BAY (43 - 30) - 6:10 PM
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 306-315 (-70.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
HOUSTON is 4-13 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 54-40 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 43-30 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 12-0 (+12.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 29-12 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 32-19 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 29-13 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 31-14 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 29-48 (-20.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

EDWIN JACKSON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
JACKSON is 2-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.258.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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TORONTO (35 - 40) at PITTSBURGH (35 - 39) - 7:05 PM
JESSE LITSCH (R) vs. PAUL MAHOLM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 16-23 (-10.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TORONTO is 11-18 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TORONTO is 35-40 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 14-20 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TORONTO is 11-20 (-11.9 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 4-13 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
TORONTO is 20-31 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 6-14 (-11.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 22-15 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 22-15 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against TORONTO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JESSE LITSCH vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

PAUL MAHOLM vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (44 - 30) at PHILADELPHIA (42 - 33) - 7:05 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. BRETT MYERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 94-70 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 64-42 (+17.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 44-30 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 22-12 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 39-25 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 16-6 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 59-42 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAUNDERS is 32-13 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 20-6 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 10-2 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 25-8 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 18-7 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 41-44 (-16.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MYERS is 4-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
MYERS is 4-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

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

JOE SAUNDERS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

BRETT MYERS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MYERS is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 7.94 and a WHIP of 1.764.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (38 - 34) at MILWAUKEE (39 - 34) - 7:05 PM
DANIEL CABRERA (R) vs. SETH MCCLUNG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 43-76 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CABRERA is 3-11 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 74-43 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 74-43 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 52-30 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 38-34 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 33-27 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 31-17 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 31-23 (+13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 22-16 (+9.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

DANIEL CABRERA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

SETH MCCLUNG vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MCCLUNG is 3-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 6.40 and a WHIP of 1.895.
His team's record is 3-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

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ARIZONA (39 - 35) at MINNESOTA (38 - 36) - 7:10 PM
MICAH OWINGS (R) vs. NICK BLACKBURN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 6-14 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 9-17 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 38-36 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-12 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 30-22 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 30-24 (+9.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 132-111 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 95-74 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

MICAH OWINGS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

NICK BLACKBURN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (26 - 47) at ATLANTA (36 - 39) - 7:10 PM
JARROD WASHBURN (L) vs. JAIR JURRJENS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 26-47 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 7-21 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 22-45 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 18-33 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 21-34 (-15.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 7-18 (-13.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 8-23 (-18.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WASHBURN is 1-10 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
JURRJENS is 12-0 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JURRJENS is 12-0 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JURRJENS is 9-0 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHBURN is 76-61 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHBURN is 41-24 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 36-39 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 94-100 (-23.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 26-48 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 43-52 (-31.5 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
ATLANTA is 36-39 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 83-85 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 60-71 (-22.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JARROD WASHBURN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

JAIR JURRJENS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (37 - 38) at WASHINGTON (30 - 45) - 7:10 PM
KASON GABBARD (L) vs. GARRETT MOCK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 103-134 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 76-60 (+38.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 27-19 (+10.2 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 45-29 (+21.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 61-35 (+29.9 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 100-128 (+5.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 52-44 (+21.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 104-111 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 28-23 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 30-23 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 112-125 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GABBARD is 16-9 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GABBARD is 15-7 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GABBARD is 6-0 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
GABBARD is 10-2 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against TEXAS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

KASON GABBARD vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

GARRETT MOCK vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (32 - 42) at KANSAS CITY (31 - 43) - 7:10 PM
KEVIN CORREIA (R) vs. GIL MECHE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 103-133 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 103-133 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 37-35 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 27-19 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 635-520 (+87.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 351-331 (+46.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CORREIA is 14-6 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 37-69 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 18-38 (-20.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 16-31 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 14-28 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MECHE is 5-15 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MECHE is 6-17 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

KEVIN CORREIA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

GIL MECHE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MECHE is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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FLORIDA (39 - 34) at OAKLAND (40 - 33) - 9:05 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. DANA EVELAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 40-33 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 44-27 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 68-30 (+32.3 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
OAKLAND is 27-20 (+8.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 23-16 (+8.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
FLORIDA is 39-34 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 22-17 (+12.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 117-92 (+30.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 38-32 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 30-27 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 20-14 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
FLORIDA is 424-480 (+29.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

RICKY NOLASCO vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

DANA EVELAND vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (34 - 39) at SAN DIEGO (32 - 43) - 10:05 PM
NATE ROBERTSON (L) vs. CHA SEUNG BAEK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 34-39 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 2-9 (-9.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 21-34 (-18.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ROBERTSON is 17-27 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 15-24 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 9-21 (-14.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAEK is 16-6 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAEK is 15-6 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAEK is 10-4 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 47-24 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 36-15 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 20-33 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 11-20 (-10.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

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

NATE ROBERTSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

CHA SEUNG BAEK vs. DETROIT since 1997
BAEK is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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MLB


Saturday, June 21

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Streaking Pitchers
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Streaking

Ricky Nolasco, Florida Marlins (4.35, 7-4)

Not all of the wins have been his doing but nonetheless, the Marlins have won five of Nolasco's last six starts. The right-hander has had a few bad nights this season, but his last two starts have been a couple of the best of his career. He pitched six scoreless innings against the Phillies on June 10 and then went 8 1/3 innings in which he allowed only six hits and struck out 12 batters for a 9-3 win in Tampa Bay. Nolasco is as hot as could be right now, but it should be noted that he threw 132 pitches in that last outing.

Daisuke Matsuzaka, Boston Red Sox (2.53, 8-0)

Dice-K has been out of the rotation since May 27 with shoulder fatigue, but before he took a no-decision in that game, the BoSox ace pitched had four straight wins and his club hadn't lost with him on the mound. He reportedly looked sharp in a rehab start earlier this week and there's no reason he shouldn't pick up where he left off.

Paul Maholm, Pittsburgh Pirates (4.45, 4-5)

It's unlikely the Blue Jays are quaking in their cleats about the prospect of facing Maholm, but there's no doubt he is a much better pitcher at home. Maholm has a personal 3-1 record and a 3.42 ERA at PNC Park and the Pirates have gone 6-3 when their left-hander gets the home start.


Slumping

Jose Contreras, Chicago White Sox (3.24, 6-5)

Contreras got off to an amazing start this season, but the battle with inconsistency that has plagued Contreras throughout his career seem to be cropping up again. A few weeks ago, the big right-hander was 6-3, but in his last two games, a lot of pitches have been up in the strike zone and batters have taken advantage. He gave up nine earned runs and 20 hits in those two most recent starts.

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MLB
Short Sheet


Saturday, June 21st

National League

NY Mets at Colorado, 8:05 ET
Pedro Martinez (R) vs. Ubaldo Jimenez(R)
Martinez: NYM 99-68 when the money line is +125 to -125
Jimenez: 3-12 TSR in all games

Interleague Play

Cincinnati at NY Yankees, 1:05 ET
Daryl Thompson(R) vs. Dan Giese (R)
Thompson: CIN 7-20 after a game where the bullpen gave up no runs
Giese: NYY 15-5 UNDER in day games

Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 1:05 ET WGN
Jose Contreras (R) vs. Jason Marquis (R)
Contreras: CHW 22-7 UNDER as an underdog of +100 to +150
Marquis: CHC 10-1 at home when the money line is +125 to -125

Cleveland at LA Dodgers, 3:55 ET FOX
C.C. Sabathia (L) vs. Chan Ho Park (R)
Sabathia: Cle 48-30 after 3 or more consecutive road games
Park: LAD 11-26 in interleague play

St. Louis at Boston, 3:55 ET FOX
Mitchell Boggs (R) vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka (R)
Boggs: STL 10-3 UNDER on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5
Matsuzaka: BOS 16-2 as a home favorite of -150 or more

Houston at Tampa Bay, 6:10 ET
Wandy Rodriguez (L) vs. Edwin Jackson (R)
Rodriguez: HOU 4-13 in June
Jackson: TB 13-0 as a favorite of -150 or more

Toronto at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Jesse Litsch (R) vs. Paul Maholm (L)
Litsch: TOR 4-13 in June
Maholm: PIT 18-9 at home when the money line is +125 to -125

LA Angels at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Joe Saunders (L) vs. Brett Myers(R)
Saunders: 11-2 TSR as an underdog of +100 to +150
Myers: 1-8 TSR when the money line is -100 to -150

Baltimore at Milwaukee, 7:05 ET
Daniel Cabrera (R) vs. Seth McClung (R)
Cabrera: 11-3 TSR AWAY when working on 5 or 6 days rest
McClung: MIL 52-68 when the money line is +125 to -125

Arizona at Minnesota, 7:10 ET
Micah Owings (R) vs. Nick Blackburn (R)
Owings: ARI 10-2 OVER when the total is 7 to 8.5
Blackburn: MIN 34-12 in interleague play

Seattle at Atlanta, 7:10 ET
Jarrod Washburn (L) vs. Jair Jurjjens (R)
Washburn: 1-10 TSR on a grass field
Jurjjens: 12-0 TSR at Home

Texas at Washington, 7:10 ET
Kason Gabbard(L) vs. Garrett Mock (R)
Gabbard: 6-0 TSR in night games
Mock: WAS 2-9 on Saturday

San Francisco at Kansas City, 7:10 ET
Kevin Correia (R) vs. Gil Meche (R)
Correia: 14-6 TSR in night games
Meche: 5-15 TSR when the total is 9 to 9.5

Florida at Oakland, 9:05 ET
Ricky Nolasco (R) vs. Dana Eveland (R)
Nolasco: FLA 20-14 after a team loss
Eveland: OAK 4-13 after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7

Detroit at San Diego, 10:05 ET
Nate Robertson (L) vs. Greg Maddux (R)
Bonine: DET 36-15 in interleague play
Maddux: SD 11-20 following a team win

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