Sunday Trends and Indexes 06/22

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Trends and Indexes
Sunday June 22

Good Luck on day #174 of 2008!

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 Sunday

-- Jim Edmonds became third Cub to hit two homers in same inning, joining Mark Bellhorn ('02) and Sammy Sosa ('96).

-- CC Sabathia homered, allowed just one run in his seven IP on the hill as Cleveland won 7-2 in 11 at Chavez Ravine.

-- Matsuzaka allowed seven runs on just 48 pitches in return from DL, as Cardinals blasted Boston 9-3. It was his shortest stint in a major league game.

-- Phillies lost fourth game in row as slumping Utley sat out (he is 0 for last 23). Phils are 1-10 in last 11 starts by Myers.

-- Tough weekend for Huston Street, who allowed six runs in two IP against Florida, giving up a tying HR, game-winning triple to Uggla in space of 24 hours. Not good.

-- Rays scored two in ninth without making an out as magical season continued with a 4-3 win over Astros. Tampa Bay is now just half-game behind Boston (one game up in the loss column). Crowd was 29,000+, boosted by post-game concert.

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Sunday's List of 13: NFL stats to ponder on a summer Sunday

13) Drew Brees (652) threw the most passes in NFL last year, 74 more than Tom Brady. Odd that a QB on a 16-0 team would be second in league in passes thrown, but Brady was.

12) Brady averaged 8.31 yards/attempt, best in NFL, explaining why he had 50 TD passes and only eight INTs.

11) Ben Roethlisberger lost 347 yards on his 47 sacks LY; only Jon Kitna (51) was sacked more than Big Ben-- Kitna lost a few less yards (320) than Roethlisberger did.

10) Kitma, Carson Palmer, Eli Manning threw 20 interceptions each, most in the NFL last season.

9) 21 running backs ran ball 200+ times last year; of those, only Adrian Peterson (1,341 yards, 5.6 ypc), Fred Taylor (1,202, 5.4) amd Brandon Jacobs (1,009, 5.0) averaged 5+ yards per carry.

8) Clinton Portis (325 carries) ran the ball the most times. with Edgerrin James (324) and Willie Parker (321) right behind him.

7) Rams' Brian Leonard (86 carries, 303 yards) ran ball the most times without scoring a TD; unusual for a guy his size- you'd think he would have gottem the ball near the goal line, though the 3-13 Rams didn't get near the goal line that often in 2007.

6) Wes Welker (112 catches, 1,175 yds), TJ Houshmendzadeh (112 catches, 112/1,143) caught most passes; TJ scored twelve TDs, Welker nine.

5) Guys who scoired TDs on a high percentage of their catches Randy Moss (23 TDs/96 catches, 24%), Braylon Edwards (16 on 80, 20%), Terrell Owens (15/81, 18.5%), Plaxico Burress (12 on 70, 17.1%), and Nate Burleson (nine of 50, 18%).

4) Kenny Watson (52 catches, 374 yards) caught most passes without scoring a TD. Josh Reed (51/578), and Adrian Peterson of the Bears (51/420) both caiught 51 balls without a TD.

3) Arizona's Antrel Rolle ran three of his five INTs back for six points; he averaged 46.2 yards per INT return.

2) Cleveland's Josh Cribbs led NFL with 30.7 ypr running back kicks; he was a college QB at Bowling Green. Andre Davis and Leon Washington both ran three kicks back for TDs.

1) Devin Hester ran 42 punts back for 651 yards, with four TDs and only six fair catches. Patrick Crayton of Dallas ran back 22 punts for 9.1 ypr, while fair catching 20 punts.

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Arena Football League – Long Sheet

AFL
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PHILADELPHIA (12 - 3) at NEW YORK (8 - 7) - 6/22/2008, 3:00 PM

Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 110 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games where the total is greater than or equal to 110 since 1996.
NEW YORK is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.

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

Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after playing a game on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games where the total is between 100 and 104.5 points since 1996.
DALLAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 8 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

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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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 – Additional

WNBA


Sunday, June 22

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3:00 PM DETROIT vs. ATLANTA
Detroit is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Detroit is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Atlanta is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home


4:00 PM PHOENIX vs. NEW YORK
Phoenix is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing on the road against New York
New York is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New York's last 9 games at home


9:00 PM CHICAGO vs. SACRAMENTO
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Sacramento is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games at home


9:30 PM INDIANA vs. LOS ANGELES
Indiana is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Indiana is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Indiana
Los Angeles is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Indiana

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Major League Baseball – Additional

MLB


Sunday, June 22

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1:05 PM CINCINNATI vs. NY YANKEES
Cincinnati is 1-5-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
NY Yankees are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati


1:30 PM TORONTO vs. PITTSBURGH
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games at home


1:35 PM LA ANGELS vs. PHILADELPHIA
LA Angels are 13-6 SU in their last 19 games
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing LA Angels


1:35 PM SEATTLE vs. ATLANTA
Seattle is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Seattle's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Seattle
Atlanta is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home


1:35 PM ST. LOUIS vs. BOSTON
St. Louis is 5-1-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games on the road
Boston is 14-6-1 SU in its last 21 games
Boston is 17-3-1 SU in its last 21 games at home


1:35 PM TEXAS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home


1:40 PM HOUSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Tampa Bay's last 22 games


2:05 PM BALTIMORE vs. MILWAUKEE
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Baltimore's last 14 games
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games at home


2:05 PM NY METS vs. COLORADO
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
NY Mets are 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Colorado is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing NY Mets


2:10 PM ARIZONA vs. MINNESOTA
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona's last 10 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Minnesota's last 15 games


2:10 PM SAN FRANCISCO vs. KANSAS CITY
San Francisco is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games


4:05 PM DETROIT vs. SAN DIEGO
Detroit is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 10 games
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games


4:05 PM FLORIDA vs. OAKLAND
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Florida is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Florida


4:10 PM CLEVELAND vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cleveland's last 10 games
Cleveland is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home


8:05 PM CHI WHITE SOX vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

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Major League Baseball - Tips & Trends

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Sunday, June 22

We will update when projected scores are available.

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Los Angeles Angels at Philadelphia Phillies [1:35 PM ET]

Angels: Jered Weaver is 4-2 in his last six starts but he's been inconsistent during those outings. Three times during that span Weaver allowed two runs or less but in the other three appearances he gave up four runs or more. Weaver is an even 3-3 on the road this season but his ERA is a lofty 5.98. On the bright side, Weaver has pitched well in three of his previous four starts away from home. The OVER is 4-2 in Weaver's last six starts.

Angels are 7-1 in their last 8 road games.
The UNDER is 16-5-2 in LA's last 23 road games.

Key Injuries - RP Chris Bootcheck (0-1; shoulder) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Phillies (-175, O/U 9): Cole Hamels has been dominating over his last three starts, allowing just four runs in 24 innings. In his last 10 starts, Hamels has allowed two runs or less six times. Opposing teams haven't had much luck when facing Hamels at Citizens Bank Park. Hamels has a stellar 2.73 ERA and batters are hitting just .200 against him in nine home starts. Even though Hamels has been impressive, the OVER is 6-4 the last 10 times he's taken the mound.

Phillies are 1-6 in their last 7 games overall.
The UNDER is 14-4 in Philadelphia's last 18 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD



St. Louis Cardinals at Boston Red Sox [1:35 PM ET]

Cardinals: Joel Pineiro hasn't won a game since April 29 and the Cards have lost the last four times he's taken the hill. Pineiro has actually suffered from a lack of run support recently, offsetting three strong outings in a row. In his last 17.2 innings of work, Pineiro has allowed six runs but has a loss and two no-decisions over that span. Pineiro isn't the guy you want on the mound against the Red Sox. He's just 3-5 with an ERA of 6.75 in nine career starts versus Boston. The UNDER is 4-1 in Pineiro's last five starts.

Cardinals are 6-1 in their last 7 road games

Key Injuries - 1B Albert Pujols (.347; calf) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Red Sox (-200, O/U 9.5): Jon Lester is really rolling right now. He's won three straight games, allowing just three runs in his last 20.1 innings of work. The problem Lester had last season was walking batters but he's really improved on that this year, allowing two walks or less seven times in his previous 10 starts. Lester has been a beast at home, going 4-1 with a 2.55 ERA in eight starts at Fenway Park.

Red Sox are 48-13 in their last 61 interleague games.
Red Sox are 40-13 in their last 53 home games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD



Cleveland Indians at Los Angeles Dodgers [4:10 PM ET]

Indians: Cliff Lee brings his 10-1 record West to take on the Dodgers. Lee had a four-game winning streak snapped his last time out against the Padres, taking a no-decision in an 8-3 Cleveland loss. In his last 10 starts, Lee has allowed two runs or less six times. The key to Lee's success has been control. He has given out just 14 walks compared to 76 strikeouts this season. Surprisingly, the OVER has cashed easily in each of Lee's last three starts.

The OVER is 8-2 in Cleveland's last 10 games overall.

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

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Dodgers (-165, O/U 8.5): Clayton Kershaw is 0-1 with a 3.75 ERA in his five starts this season. Kershaw hasn't gone deep into games but he's given the Dodgers a shot to win each time out, allowing two runs or less in four of his starts. Walks have been a bit of a problem for the rookie. He's given out 15 free passes in just 24 innings of work. The UNDER is 2-0 in Kershaw's two starts at Dodger Stadium this season.

Dodgers are 14-38 in their last 52 interleague games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD



Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs [ESPN | 8:05 PM ET]

White Sox: Javier Vazquez is 2-1 in his last three starts but that has more to do with strong run support than it does his pitching. Vazquez has allowed 24 hits and 14 runs in his last 17.1 innings on the mound. Luckily for him, the White Sox have put up 27 runs over that span, including 26 in the two games Vazquez won. Vazquez has started 14 games against the Cubs over his career but has only factored in the decision six times, going 3-3 with an ERA of 4.84.

The UNDER is 21-9 in Chicago's last 30 road games.

Key Injuries - 1B Paul Konerko (.215; oblique) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Cubs (-140): The Cubs are 4-1 in Ryan Dempster's last five starts. In those five games, Dempster has allowed just 10 runs over 31.1 innings. Betting Dempster at Wrigley Field has been close to a sure thing this season. In nine home starts he's 8-0 with an ERA of 2.83. In his last five home starts, Dempster has allowed a total of eight runs. It's hard to predict an OVER/UNDER when Dempster is on the mound. Eight of his 15 starts have landed on a total of either eight or nine runs scored.

Cubs are 13-0 in their last 13 home games.

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

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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Major League Baseball – Streaking Pitchers

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Sunday, June 22

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Sunday's streaking starting pitchers

Streaking

Andy Pettitte, New York Yankees (4.29, 7-5)

At a time when the Yankees pitching staff badly needs a hero, Andy Pettitte has stepped up to the task. With a little bit of help from his teammates, Pettitte has won five of his last six starts but his last two outings were the best of the bunch. On June 12 in Oakland, the veteran left-hander worked eight innings and held the A’s to just five hits and one run and then on June 17, in his last start, he held the Padres off the board for seven innings in a 4-0 win.

Tim Lincecum, San Francisco Giants (2.21, 8-1)

San Fran’s little big man is brilliant anywhere he plays, but on the road he’s been unbeatable this season. In seven road starts, Lincecum is 6-0 and has an ERA of 1.42. His last start away from San Francisco was in Colorado on June 11. Lincecum pitched seven innings in that game, didn’t give up a single run and struck out nine batters in a 1-0 loss – the only time the Giants haven’t won when Lincecum made a road start.


Slumping

Tim Hudson, Atlanta Braves (3.17, 7-5)

The Braves haven’t won with Hudson on the mound since May 22 – that’s five straight losses. To be fair, Hudson can’t be blamed for all of them. In fact, the right-hander pitched very well in all but his latest start, in which it all seemed to fall apart and he gave up six earned runs to the Texas Rangers in just over four innings of work

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Major League Baseball – Gameday

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Sunday, June 22

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Sunday MLB Gameday

Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb will be looking for his 12th win of the season when he takes on the Twins on Sunday afternoon. Here's a look in your MLB Gameday . . .

Los Angeles Angels at Philadelphia Phillies, 1:35pm ET
Jered Weaver (6-7, 4.73 ERA) vs. Cole Hamels (7-4, 3.23 ERA)

Weaver didn't fare very well against an NL East opponent in his last start - he was knocked around for six earned runs on eight hits over 6 1-3 innings against the Mets. That defeat snapped the righthander's modest two-game winning streak, and it put his record back below the .500 mark on the season. Weaver is 4-2 over his last six outings.

Hamels was pounded back-to-back by the Astros and Marlins on May 25 and May 31, but since then he's turned in three strong outings in a row. The lefthander is coming off an interleague win over the Red Sox on June 16 in which he surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits over seven innings of work, walking two and striking out five.

Houston Astros at Tampa Bay Rays, 1:40pm ET
Brandon Backe (4-8, 4.99 ERA) vs. Scott Kazmir (6-2, 1.76 ERA)

Backe hasn't won since May 23, when he came out on top versus the Phillies. Since that outing the righthander has gone 0-3 with a no-decision, and he's seen his ERA creep up to 4.99. Backe took that no-decision last time out, allowing three earned runs on eight hits over 5 2-3 innings versus the Orioles, walking two and striking out just one.

Kazmir was yanked from his last outing versus the Cubs after just 4 2-3 innings because of a high pitch count, but he'd allowed just one earned run on three hits (while collecting seven strikeouts). The lefthander has allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his nine starts so far this season, and his ERA is now comfortably below 2.00.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Minnesota Twins, 2:10pm ET
Brandon Webb (11-3, 3.27 ERA) vs. Livan Hernandez (7-4, 5.51 ERA)

Webb might have 11 wins on the season, but he's 0-1 with a no-decision over his past two starts. The righthander will be looking to forget his last outing when he takes to the mound on Sunday - he was knocked around for seven earned runs on nine hits over just 3 1-3 innings in a loss to the Athletics. Webb walked five and fanned three that day.

Hernandez is coming off a solid outing - he held the Nationals to just one earned run on five hits over seven innings in his start on June 17 (a victory). However, the righthander had been pretty terrible prior to that outing, as he'd allowed five or more runs in each of his previous five starts. Hernandez is now 1-3 with three no-decisions in the past month.

Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 8:05pm ET
Javier Vazquez (7-5, 4.13 ERA) vs. Ryan Dempster (8-2, 2.76 ERA)

Vazquez has seen his ERA climb over 4.00 with three bad outings in a row. The righthander has allowed 14 earned runs on 24 hits over his last 17 1-3 innings pitched, although he did manage to go 2-1 over that span thanks to good run support. Against the Pirates last time out Vazquez allowed five earned runs on five hits over six innings.

Dempster continues to show he belongs in the rotation instead of the bullpen, as he's allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his past five outings. The righthander hasn't lost since May 20 (versus the Astros). Dempster gave up just one earned run on six hits over five innings against the Rays last time out, walking two and striking out six.

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MLB


Sunday, June 22

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Hot Lines: Sunday's best MLB bets
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Florida vs. Oakland (-165, 8)

The Marlins come to the end of a tough nine-game interleague road trip today before they get a day off and head home.

They are 4-4 heading into today's game against the A's but they aren't exactly facing a guy they'd like to see when they're running out of gas. Justin Duchscherer climbs the mound for Oakland, who has allowed just six runs over his last five games.

The righty is 3-0 over his last three starts and the A's supplied him with a pile of run support in those outings.

Pick: Oakland



Cleveland vs. L.A. Dodgers (-165, 8 1/2)

Reliever Scott Proctor climbed the mound in the 11th inning Saturday night in hopes of helping the Dodgers pull out a win with the score 1-1 after nine innings.

Five batters, four earned runs and no outs later and Proctor got the cane.

"There is nothing (wrong), and I'm tired of people making excuses and saying I'm hurt. My job is to get outs, and I'm (expletive) pathetic. It's embarrassing to know this team battled like that all day and I pitched like that. It's (expletive) stupid," Proctor told the Los Angeles Daily News.

"I'm embarrassed for myself in front of my teammates."

Proctor shouldn't feel so bad - the rest of the Dodgers bullpen hasn't sparkled lately either. L.A.'s pen has a 5.20 ERA over its last 10 games. The Dodgers have been forced to call on all seven of their relievers for a total of 11 innings against the Indians, so they're not only struggling, but they're also getting tired.

Cleveland's bullpen isn't any better with a 6.00 ERA over its last 10 games. That might make the over worth a look for today's game.

Pick: over

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MLB
Dunkel


Detroit at San Diego
The Padres look to bounce back from last night's loss to the Tigers and take advantage of their 10-3 record at home when the total is 8 to 8 1/2. San Diego is the underdog pick (+110) according to Dunkel, which has the Padres favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+110). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, JUNE 22

Game 951-952: NY Mets at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Pelfrey) 16.050; Colorado (Reynolds) 14.645
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Colorado (-110); 10
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+100); Under

Game 953-954: Cincinnati at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Cueto) 14.657; NY Yankees (Pettitte) 15.756
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-180); 9
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-180); Under

Game 955-956: St. Louis at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Pineiro) 15.542; Boston (Lester) 16.292
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Boston (-185); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-185); Over

Game 957-958: Toronto at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (McGowan) 14.531; Pittsburgh (Snell) 13.173
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Toronto (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-120); Over

Game 959-960: LA Angels at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 15.085; Philadelphia (Hamels) 15.469
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-170); 9
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-170); Under

Game 961-962: Seattle at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Silva) 13.436; Atlanta (Hudson) 15.456
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-200); 9
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-200); Under

Game 963-964: Texas at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Padilla) 14.094; Washington (Lannan) 14.630
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+100); Over

Game 965-966: Houston at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Backe) 15.148; Tampa Bay (Kazmir) 14.280
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-200); 8
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+185); Over

Game 967-968: Baltimore at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Olson) 14.361; Milwaukee (Parra) 15.941
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-145); Over

Game 969-970: Arizona at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Webb) 14.993; Minnesota (Hernandez) 15.502
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Arizona (-155); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+145); Over

Game 971-972: San Francisco at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Lincecum) 15.083; Kansas City (Davies) 15.278
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+100); Over

Game 973-974: Detroit at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 14.811; San Diego (Wolf) 16.189
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+110); Over

Game 975-976: Florida at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Miller) 14.766; Oakland (Duchscherer) 16.253
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-160); 8
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-160); Over

Game 977-978: Cleveland at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Byrd) 14.126; LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 15.923
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-155); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-155); Under

Game 979-980: Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Vazquez) 16.004; Cubs (Dempster) 14.629
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-135); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+125); N/A

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MLB
Long Sheet


Sunday, June 22


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NY METS (36 - 37) at COLORADO (32 - 43) - 3:05 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. GREG REYNOLDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 16-23 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 36-37 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 21-28 (-12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 17-20 (-8.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 36-37 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PELFREY is 9-17 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PELFREY is 9-17 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PELFREY is 5-11 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 70-57 (+17.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 74-51 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 31-43 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 31-43 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 21-35 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-2 (+0.6 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. COLORADO since 1997
PELFREY is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 18.00 and a WHIP of 3.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

GREG REYNOLDS vs. NY METS since 1997
REYNOLDS is 0-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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CINCINNATI (35 - 41) at NY YANKEES (40 - 35) - 1:05 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. ANDY PETTITTE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 107-131 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 58-82 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 107-131 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 29-14 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PETTITTE is 31-6 (+19.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 432-497 (+47.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 213-222 (+44.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 56-51 (-15.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 135-106 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 118-92 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-0 (+3.1 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

ANDY PETTITTE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
PETTITTE is 3-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.669.
His team's record is 3-6 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-6. (-3.6 units)

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ST LOUIS (44 - 32) at BOSTON (46 - 31) - 1:35 PM
JOEL PINEIRO (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 153-100 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 28-9 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 39-12 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 49-23 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 45-22 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 34-11 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 34-13 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LESTER is 20-8 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 18-6 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 44-32 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 21-15 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 24-12 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 83-54 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 44-32 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 19-8 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-0 (+4.0 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

JOEL PINEIRO vs. BOSTON since 1997
PINEIRO is 3-5 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.796.
His team's record is 4-5 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.4 units)

JON LESTER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (35 - 41) at PITTSBURGH (36 - 39) - 1:35 PM
DUSTIN MCGOWAN (R) vs. IAN SNELL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 16-24 (-12.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TORONTO is 11-19 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TORONTO is 35-41 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 14-21 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TORONTO is 11-21 (-13.0 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 4-14 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 23-15 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 23-15 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 75-65 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MCGOWAN is 11-3 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 (+2.5 Units) against TORONTO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

DUSTIN MCGOWAN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

IAN SNELL vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (45 - 30) at PHILADELPHIA (42 - 34) - 1:35 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 96-57 (+29.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 45-30 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 22-10 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 23-12 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 10-2 (+8.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 80-67 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 170-152 (+40.3 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 40-25 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 14-4 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 17-6 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 60-42 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-29 (-12.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

COLE HAMELS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (26 - 48) at ATLANTA (37 - 39) - 1:35 PM
CARLOS SILVA (R) vs. TIM HUDSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 26-48 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 7-22 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 22-46 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 21-35 (-16.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 18-29 (-12.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 8-24 (-19.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SILVA is 2-13 (-11.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 26-12 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 16-5 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 26-12 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HUDSON is 108-45 (+33.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 19-0 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 108-45 (+33.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 57-17 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 44-52 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
ATLANTA is 58-61 (-14.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 121-117 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 27-48 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
HUDSON is 4-11 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 0-9 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

CARLOS SILVA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
SILVA is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.889.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

TIM HUDSON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
HUDSON is 12-6 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 14-9 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-11. (-0.7 units)

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TEXAS (38 - 38) at WASHINGTON (30 - 46) - 1:35 PM
VICENTE PADILLA (R) vs. JOHN LANNAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 45-34 (+14.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 35-28 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 61-36 (+28.9 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 34-33 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 38-38 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 105-111 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PADILLA is 12-3 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 5-0 (+7.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 8-1 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 9-3 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 15-7 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 16-52 (-27.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 7-28 (-20.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 3-15 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against TEXAS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

VICENTE PADILLA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
PADILLA is 3-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.69 and a WHIP of 1.358.
His team's record is 4-6 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-6. (-2.6 units)

JOHN LANNAN vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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HOUSTON (34 - 41) at TAMPA BAY (44 - 30) - 1:40 PM
BRANDON BACKE (R) vs. SCOTT KAZMIR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 4-14 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
HOUSTON is 12-29 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 44-30 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 30-12 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 14-4 (+9.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 12-2 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 30-13 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 32-14 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 32-21 (+10.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KAZMIR is 28-14 (+20.2 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 30-48 (-19.7 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 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

BRANDON BACKE vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (38 - 35) at MILWAUKEE (40 - 34) - 2:05 PM
GARRETT OLSON (L) vs. MANNY PARRA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 1-10 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
BALTIMORE is 22-43 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 43-71 (-31.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 43-77 (-22.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 75-43 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 29-15 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 75-43 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 71-40 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 53-30 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 38-35 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 33-28 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

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

GARRETT OLSON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

MANNY PARRA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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ARIZONA (39 - 36) at MINNESOTA (39 - 36) - 2:10 PM
BRANDON WEBB (R) vs. LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 6-15 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 9-18 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WEBB is 7-15 (-12.8 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 24-16 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
MINNESOTA is 24-16 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
MINNESOTA is 31-24 (+10.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 39-36 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 24-16 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 27-9 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 35-12 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 11-5 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 10-4 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 7-1 (+8.5 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 7-1 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 7-1 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 7-1 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 132-112 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.

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

BRANDON WEBB vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
WEBB is 0-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 9-6 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.445.
His team's record is 9-8 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-5. (+6.2 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (32 - 43) at KANSAS CITY (32 - 43) - 2:10 PM
TIM LINCECUM (R) vs. KYLE DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 103-134 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-39 (-19.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-50 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 103-134 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 73-87 (-24.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 25-21 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 28-19 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 36-35 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 351-332 (+45.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.

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

TIM LINCECUM vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

KYLE DAVIES vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
DAVIES is 0-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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DETROIT (35 - 39) at SAN DIEGO (32 - 44) - 4:05 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. RANDY WOLF (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 35-39 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 11-17 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
VERLANDER is 3-12 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 3-11 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 14-4 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 14-4 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 9-0 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 48-24 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 21-8 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 41-20 (+20.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 32-43 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 32-43 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

RANDY WOLF vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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FLORIDA (40 - 34) at OAKLAND (40 - 34) - 4:05 PM
ANDREW MILLER (L) vs. JUSTIN DUCHSCHERER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 44-28 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 68-31 (+30.9 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 40-34 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 23-17 (+13.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 118-92 (+31.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 39-32 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 30-23 (+12.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 425-480 (+31.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

ANDREW MILLER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

JUSTIN DUCHSCHERER vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (35 - 40) at LA DODGERS (34 - 40) - 4:10 PM
PAUL BYRD (R) vs. CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 35-40 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 28-36 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 8-15 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CLEVELAND is 34-38 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 26-29 (-10.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 39-57 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 19-27 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BYRD is 5-15 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 34-40 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 6-17 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 34-40 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 24-30 (-9.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

PAUL BYRD vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
BYRD is 0-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.82 and a WHIP of 1.076.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (41 - 33) at CHICAGO CUBS (47 - 28) - 8:05 PM
JAVIER VAZQUEZ (R) vs. RYAN DEMPSTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-43 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
VAZQUEZ is 2-10 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VAZQUEZ is 3-14 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 47-28 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-8 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 45-24 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-6 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-5 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 11-2 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DEMPSTER is 91-86 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 9-0 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 22-13 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 9-0 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 24-12 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 202-220 (+36.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 141-129 (+28.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 38-23 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 738-628 (+76.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS 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=+0.0 Units)

JAVIER VAZQUEZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
VAZQUEZ is 3-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.84 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 7-7 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-4. (+6.4 units)

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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MLB


Sunday, June 22

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SCOREBOARD
Monday, June 23

Arizona at Boston (7:05 p.m. EDT). The Diamondbacks’ Dan Haren (7-4, 3.26 ERA) and Josh Beckett (7-4, 3.87) of the Red Sox present an interesting matchup on a light day in the major leagues, with just five games on the schedule.

STARS
Saturday

- Aramis Ramirez, Cubs, homered and drove in four runs in an 11-7 victory over the crosstown rival White Sox.

- Troy Glaus, Cardinals, hit his fourth career grand slam in a 9-3 rout of the Red Sox.

- Joe Saunders, Angels, gave up five hits and two runs in seven innings to beat the team that first drafted him with a 6-2 win over the Phillies.

- Jose Bautista, Pirates, was 3-for-3 with a pair of RBIs in a 6-3 win over the Blue Jays.

- Mike Aviles, Royals, had three hits and drove in two in a 5-3 win over the Giants.

- Nick Blackburn, Twins, yielded three hits and one run over seven innings to beat the Diamondbacks 6-1.

- Ubaldo Jimenez, Rockies, gave up two hits and a run with four walks, beating the Mets 7-1 for just his second win in nine decisions.

DICY DICE-K

Daisuke Matsuzaka said he felt fine in his return from the disabled list, but didn't look that way. He came back from a rotator cuff strain and gave up seven runs in one-plus inning of a 9-3 loss to St. Louis, the shortest outing of his major league career.

SUPERSTAR SETH

Seth McClung has sure provided an unexpected spark for the Brewers. He became a starter on May 24 when Milwaukee replaced an ineffective Carlos Villanueva in the rotation, and the Brewers are 18-8 since then. That after McClung was 12-20 with a 6.17 ERA in three seasons with the Rays organization.

BLUE JAYS SWOONING

A change in managers hasn't done much for the Blue Jays, who lost 6-3 to Pittsburgh despite giving up just seven baserunners and never letting one stand on second or third base. Toronto has lost a season-high seven straight, two of them under Cito Gaston, who was promoted to replaced the fired John Gibbons.

BACK AT YA

Joe Saunders showed the Phillies what they could've had if they'd just offered him more money nine years ago. The Angels starters allowed two runs and five hits in seven innings of a 6-2 win. The left-hander was originally drafted out of high school by the Phillies in the fifth round of the 1999 amateur draft. He didn't sign a contract, went to Virginia Tech and was selected in the first round (12th overall) by the Angels in 2002.

RAYS STILL SHINING

The Rays won for the first time this season when trailing after eight innings, loading the bases in the bottom of the ninth before getting a two-run double from pinch-hitter Gabe Gross to beat Houston 4-3. The Rays won for the sixth time in eight games.

JUST LIKE BABE

C.C. Sabathia made like Babe Ruth in a 7-2, 11-inning win over the Dodgers. Not only did the Cleveland ace strike out 10 and keep the Indians in the game, he also hit a home run estimated at 440 feet and improved to 12-for-40 lifetime as a hitter with seven RBIs.

SPEAKING

"It wasn't a great experience, but it's water under the bridge. It was nice to show them what they missed out on. But there's no hard feelings."-Angels starter Joe Saunders, who gave up two runs in seven innings of a 6-2 win over the Phillies, who drafted him in the fifth round out of high school but were unable to sign him.

SEASONS
June 23

1917-In baseball's greatest relief effort, Ernie Shore of the Boston Red Sox relieved pitcher Babe Ruth with nobody out and a man on first. The base runner was cut down stealing and Shore retired all 26 batters he faced to gain a 4-0 victory over Washington. Ruth walked Eddie Foster to open the game and was ejected after arguing with umpire Brick Owens.

1950-Hoot Evers' game-winning home run in the ninth inning gave the Detroit Tigers a 10-9 victory over the New York Yankees as the teams combined for 11 home runs, a major league record. The Yankees hit six and the Tigers five.

1963-Jimmie Piersall, playing for the Mets in New York, hit his 100th career home run and celebrated by running around the bases backwards.

1971-Rick Wise of the Philadelphia Phillies pitched a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds and hit two homers. Wise became the first pitcher to hit two homers while throwing a no-hitter.

1973-Pitcher Ken Brett of the Philadelphia Phillies hit a home run in the fourth consecutive game that he pitched in June. He beat Montreal 7-2.

1984-Chicago's Ryne Sandberg hit two late-inning home runs off St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bruce Sutter to tie the game twice as the Cubs went on to win 12-11 in 11 innings. Sandberg led off the ninth inning with a solo home run to tie the game 9-9 then hit a two-run, two-out homer in the 10th to tie the game 11-11. Willie McGee hit for the cycle and drove in six runs for St. Louis.

2000-Bret Boone hit three home runs along with six RBIs in San Diego's 10-7, 10-inning victory over Cincinnati.

2006-Jose Contreras won his 16th straight decision, leading the Chicago White Sox past Houston 7-4. Contreras, 16-0 in his last 21 regular-season starts, last lost to Minnesota on Aug. 15, 2005. He surpassed the club mark for consecutive wins held by LaMarr Hoyt and Wilson Alvarez.

Today's birthday: Mark Hendrickson 34.

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MLB
Short Sheet


Sunday, June 22nd

National League

NY Mets at Colorado, 3:05 ET
Mike Pelfrey (R) vs. Greg Reynolds (R)
Pelfrey: Mets 4-17 off 5+ road games
Reynolds: Col 22-8 after allowing 1 run or less

Interleague Play

Cincinnati at NY Yankees, 1:05 ET
Johnny Cueto (R) vs. Andy Pettitte (L)
Cueto: 1-5 TSR, 7.28 ERA in road starts
Pettitte: 31-6 TSR as a home favorite of -175 to -200

St. Louis at Boston, 1:35 ET
Joel Piniero (R) vs. Jon Lester (L)
Piniero: StL 23-8 Under off an Over
Lester: 17-3 at home with double revenge

Toronto at Pittsburgh, 1:35 ET
Dustin McGowan (R) vs. Ian Snell (R)
McGowan: 13-0 Under as favorite
Snell: Pit 19-9 at home when the money line is +125 to -125

LA Angels at Philadelphia, 1:35 ET
Jered Weaver (R) vs. Cole Hamels (L)
Weaver: Angels 14-4 vs lefties
Hamels: Phi 14-5 Under in June

Seattle at Atlanta, 1:35 ET
Carlos Silva (R) vs. Tim Hudson
Silva: 0-3 TSR, 5.03 ERA L3 starts
Hudson: 19-0 TSR at home on Sunday

Texas at Washington, 1:35 ET
Vicente Padilla (R) vs. John Lannan (L)
Padilla: 8-1 TSR in road starts
Lannan: Wash 3-15 after allowing 10+ runs

Houston at Tampa Bay, 1:40 ET
Brandon Backe (R) vs. Scott Kazmir (L)
Backe: 13-3 Under as an underdog
Kazmir: TB 13-0 as a favorite of -150 or more

Baltimore at Milwaukee, 2:05 ET
Garrett Olson (L) vs. Manny Parra (L)
Olsen: Bal 1-10 on Sundays
Parra: 3-0 TSR, 2.70 ERA L3 starts

Arizona at Minnesota, 2:10 ET
Brnadon Webb (R) vs. Livan Hernandez (R)
Webb: 7-15 TSR as a road favorite of -125 to -150
Hernandez: 12-3 TSR as home underdog

San Francisco at Kansas City, 2:10 ET
Tim Lincecun (R) vs. Kyle Davies (R)
Lincecum: SF 28-50 in day games
Davies: KC 21-10 Under off a win

Detroit at San Diego, 4:05 ET
Justin Verlander (R) vs. Randy Wolf (L)
Verlander: 2-9 TSR as a favorite
Wolf: 14-4 TSR in home starts

Florida at Oakland, 4:05 ET
Andrew Miller (L) vs. Justin Duchscherer (R)
Miller: Fla 27-9 Over on Sundays
Duchscherer: 3-0 TSR, 1.66 ERA L3 starts

Cleveland at LA Dodgers, 4:10 ET
Paul Byrd (R) vs. Chad Billingsley (R)
Byrd: 5-15 TSR Away off a win
Billingsley: Dodgers 38-18 Over as a home favorite of -150 or more

Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 ET ESPN
Javier Vazquez (R) vs. Ryan Dempster (R)
Vazquez: 3-14 TSR Away off loss
Dempster: 9-0 TSR in home starts

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