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**pm530** · 08-05-2008, 05:50 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Tuesday, August 5

Chris Carpenter will get his second start of the season on Tuesday night as the Cards get a visit from Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers. Here's your Daily Sports Roundup . . .

Event of the day . . .

Carpenter wasn't dominant in his much-anticipated return from the disabled list last week, but his team got the win - and he didn't get hurt. The righthander went four innings against the Braves in his 2008 debut, giving up a single earned run on five hits and fanning two batters. St. Louis ended up winning the game by a score of 7-2.

And now Carpenter's comeback will continue at home on Tuesday, as his Cardinals play host to the Dodgers in an 8:15pm ET contest. Both St. Louis and Los Angeles had Monday off, so the clubs should be well-rested heading into this key matchup of playoff contenders. The Cards are right in the middle of the NL Wild Card race with the Brewers, while the Dodgers are right there with the Diamondbacks in the NL West.

Chad Billingsley (11-9, 3.05 ERA) will take the mound for the Dodgers on Tuesday night, and he'll be looking for his third consecutive victory. The righthander tossed a gem in his last outing, giving up just five hits and fanning eight in a complete-game shutout versus the Giants. Los Angeles is 7-3 in Billingsley's last 10 starts.

Non-event of the day . . .

The Braves and Giants have little to play for this season, and baseball fans have little to watch on Tuesday when these clubs meet again. Mike Hampton (0-0, 10.00 ERA) will make his third start of the year for Atlanta, and you can tell by his ERA that the first two didn't go so well. Jonathan Sanchez (8-7, 4.61 ERA) will get the ball for San Francisco, and the Giants are a miserable 0-5 over his last five outings.

Also on the schedule . . .

The Marlins and Phillies will begin a key National League series on Tuesday, with Josh Johnson (1-0, 4.18 ERA) taking on Jamie Moyer (10-6, 3.79 ERA). Other NL games on tap: Houston at the Cubs, San Diego at the Mets, Milwaukee at Cincinnati, Washington at Colorado, and Pittsburgh at Arizona. Ace Brandon Webb (15-4, 3.04 ERA) will get that start for the Diamondbacks.

Over in the American League the Tigers will be looking to make up some ground in the AL Central when they start a series with the White Sox - Nate Robertson (6-8, 6.06 ERA) will face Gavin Floyd (11-6, 3.43 ERA) in that one. Elsewhere, it's Oakland at Toronto, Cleveland at Tampa Bay, the Yankees at Texas, Boston at Kansas City, Baltimore at the Angels, and Minnesota at Seattle.

News from the wire . . .

Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith has been suspended by the team for the first two games of the regular season for fighting in practice . . . Bucs quarterback Jeff Garcia continues to miss time with a strained calf . . . Padres pitcher Greg Maddux and Mariners pitcher Jarrod Washburn could still find themselves traded over the next week . . . Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano impressed in his return from the minors on Sunday, tossing six scoreless innings in a win over the Indians.

Peek at the future . . .

It'll be Detroit's Justin Verlander vs. Chicago's John Danks in Wednesday's top pitching matchup . . . Phil Mickelson is the early 8/1 Vegas favorite to win the PGA Championship later this week . . . the Giants and the Patriots will both play their preseason openers on Thursday, with New York at Detroit and New England hosting Baltimore . . . the men's basketball tournament at the Olympics gets started on Sunday.

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**pm530** · 08-05-2008, 05:51 AM

Six-pack for Tuesday

-- Tampa, Boston, Bronx all lost in NL East; three contenders in NL East all had the night off.

-- Cubs, Brewers both lost, while St Louis had the night off.

-- Will the A's ever win another game? What a nightmare.....

-- Joba Chamberlain left game last night with a stiff shoulder, a potential disaster for the Bronx Bombers.

-- Pirates are 3-7 since selling players to the fatcat teams.

-- When you go to your Fantasy Football draft, keep in mind that Steve Smith is suspended for first two games; Brandon Marshall for three, but might get it reduced to two games.

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**pm530** · 08-05-2008, 05:52 AM

Tuesday's List of 13: Ranking the National League teams

16) Braves-- Braves' telecast Monday was in honor of late Skip Caray, a beloved figure in broadcasting. They told stories the whole game about their late friend. Pretty good tribute. Lot of laughter, which is the way Caray would have wanted it.

15) Reds-- 0-7 when Homer Bailey starts, 2-9 on road if Cueto starts. Lost six of their last seven road games overall.

14) Nationals-- Washington won its last four games, scoring 28 runs, since releasing Lopez/LoDuca after Thursday's game.

13) Pirates-- I have to laugh when I read Pirates made trades to set themselves up for their next good team. Other than Maholm would you have faith in any of their pitchers? There are high school kids who weren't born last time Bucs were good team.

12) Giants-- They need to sign some veteran position players, because their starting pitching is good enough to win with.

11) Astros-- Streaky team that just swept Mets for first time in fifteen years. Their farm system is getting terrible grades, and they really need an infusion of young pitching.

10) Padres-- Their young catcher Hundley throws ball as well as any catcher I've seen in while. An interesting week for Chris Young, pitching in New York and Denver.

9) Rockies-- Home losses to Washington are going to doom them to also-ran status. Jimenez is 4-0, 1.24 his last four starts.

8) Mets-- Mets lost five of last six Santana road starts; bullpen has allowed 13 runs in their last 8.2 IP relieving Santana. Mets are also 2-5 on road when Pedro Martinez starts.

7) Diamondbacks-- Randy Johnson allowed one run in his last 20 innings, is 5-0, 1.67 in his last five starts. Fell behind 3-0 in first inning Monday, rallied to beat beleaguered Buccos, 13-7.

6) Marlins-- Fish are 12-3 in last fifteen Nolasco starts; a huge start his next time out, at Shea Friday night. Nolasco had 13 Ks vs Colorado Saturday, no walks, throwing 93 pitches in 8 IP.

5) Cardinals-- They don't look like much, but they're mentally tough and right there, waiting for Brewers to implode. Ankiel is nursing an injury, but Carpenter is back in the rotation.

4) Brewers-- Lost seven of last nine games; Parra was sailing along in Cincinnati Monday, until he walked two guys in front of the pitcher, then Arroyo doubled in two runs. Then wheels fell apart for team not known for having lot of poise.

3) Dodgers-- Manny keeps going 8-13, Joe Torre might grow some dredlocks. Kershaw didn't allow run in his last dozen IP, after being 0-3, 5.18 in his first nine major league starts.

2) Phillies-- Went 5-1 on road last week, now go home for big week, Marlins/Pirates. Moyer has beaten the Marlins 10 or 11 times in row-- he starts first game of series Tuesday night.

1) Cubs-- Zambrano is 4-1, 2.01 in his last six starts. If they can keep Kerry Wood healthy, this is best team in National League

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**pm530** · 08-05-2008, 05:54 AM

Major League Baseball – Write up

MLB
Write-up

Tuesday, August 5

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Hot Pitchers
-- Harden has 1.11 RA in four starts for the Cubs. Rodriguez is 3-1, 4.76 in his last four starts.
-- Marlins won all four Johnson starts (1-0, 4.18). Moyer is 3-0, 3.00 against the Marlins this season.
-- Padres are 3-0 with Young if they score 4+ runs (11 starts). Mets are 9-1 in last 10 Pelfrey starts (5-0 last five at home).
-- Billingsley is 3-1, 1.84 in his last four starts. Carpenter gave up one run in 4.1 IP (67 PT) in his first 2008 start.
-- Rockies won five of last six de la Rosa home starts. Lannan has a 2.78 RA in his last seven road starts.
-- Webb is 3-0, 175 in his last five starts.

-- Pettitte is 3-3, 5.45 in his last six starts.
-- White Sox are 9-2 at home when Floyd starts.
-- Baker is 5-1, 3.35 in his last eight starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Volquez has 6.87 RA in his last seven starts. Milwaukee lost six of Bush's seven road starts.
-- Duke is 0-4, 11.47 in his last five starts.
-- Hampton is 0-0, 10.00 in two starts for the Braves. Giants lost last five Sanchez starts (0-3, 8.57).

-- Smith is 0-4, 6.18 in his last five starts. Richmond lost 3-2 at Tampa in his first 2008 start (three runs in 5.1 IP).
-- Carmona is 1-2, 16.03 in his last three starts. Jackson has 6.28 RA in his last three starts.
-- Beckett is 0-3, 5.76 in his last three starts. Bannister is 0-3, 8.80 in his last six starts.
-- Harrison i -2, 11.43 in his last four starts.
-- Robertson is 0-1, 11.29 in his last four starts.
-- Waters is 3-6, 5.70 in 16 AAA starts this season. Garland has 7.84 RA in his last four starts, but Angels won his last three, as they scored 28 runs in those three games.
-- Mariners lost four of Dickey's five home starts.

Hot Teams
-- Cubs won seven of their last nine games. Astros won seven of their last eight games.
-- Florida is 6-1 in game following its last seven losses. Phillies won seven of their last eight games.
-- Dodgers are 8-4 in their last dozen road games. Cardinals lost three of their last four games.
-- Nationals won last four games, scoring 28 runs. Colorado is 11-3 in its last fourteen home games.
-- Diamondbacks are 10-4 in their last fourteen games.

-- Toronto is 11-4 in its last fifteen home games.
-- Rays are 39-10 in last 49 home games.
-- Rangers are 9-5 in their last fourteen home games.
-- Red Sox won three of their last four games. Royals won seven of their last eight games.
-- Angels are 15-4 in their last nineteen games.
-- Minnesota won seven of its last ten games.

Cold Teams
-- Brewers lost seven of their last nine games. Reds lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Mets lost five of six games last week. Padres lost four of their last five games.
-- Pirates are 3-7 since the Nady/Marte trade.
-- Braves lost eight of their last ten games. Giants lost seven of last eleven home games.

-- Oakland is 2-16 in its last eighteen games.
-- Indians are 0-5 in game after their last five wins.
-- Bronx lost six of its last nine games.
-- White Sox lost six of their last eight games. Tigers lost four games in row, allowing 29 runs.
-- Orioles are 5-9 in their last fourteen games.
-- Mariners lost eleven of their last sixteen games.

Totals
-- Six of last eight Cub games went over the total.
-- Over is 13-5-2 in Florida's last twenty road games.
-- Last seven Milwaukee road games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 9-3 in Mets' last twelve games.
-- Five of last six Dodger games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 4-1 in last five games at Coors Field.
-- Over is 4-1 in Arizona's last five home games.
-- Under is 8-2 in Giants' last ten games.

-- Under is 12-1-1 in Oakland's last fourteen road games.
-- Under is 6-1 in Cleveland's last seven road games.
-- Over is 9-1 in last ten Bronx games.
-- Under is 5-1 in Boston's last six road games.
-- Over is 5-1 in White Sox' last six home games.
-- Over is 21-6-1 in Orioles' last 28 road games.
-- Five of last seven Minnesota road games went over the total.

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**pm530** · 08-05-2008, 05:55 AM

Major League Baseball – Trend Sheet

MLB

Tuesday, August 5

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2:20 PM HOUSTON vs. CHI CUBS
Houston is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Houston's last 17 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 17-8 SU in their last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games at home

7:05 PM FLORIDA vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against Florida

7:07 PM OAKLAND vs. TORONTO
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland's last 7 games
Toronto is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Toronto's last 24 games when playing at home against Oakland

7:10 PM CLEVELAND vs. TAMPA BAY
Cleveland is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games when playing Cleveland

7:10 PM MILWAUKEE vs. CINCINNATI
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games

7:10 PM SAN DIEGO vs. NY METS
San Diego is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 8 games

8:05 PM NY YANKEES vs. TEXAS
NY Yankees are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of NY Yankees's last 10 games
Texas is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Texas is 6-19 SU in their last 25 games when playing NY Yankees

8:10 PM BOSTON vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
Boston is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Kansas City is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

8:11 PM DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Detroit is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games

8:15 PM LA DODGERS vs. ST. LOUIS
LA Dodgers are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games on the road
St. Louis is 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

9:05 PM WASHINGTON vs. COLORADO
Washington is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 12-3-1 SU in its last 16 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing Washington

9:40 PM PITTSBURGH vs. ARIZONA
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh

10:05 PM BALTIMORE vs. LA ANGELS
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games at home

10:10 PM MINNESOTA vs. SEATTLE
Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games
Seattle is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Seattle's last 9 games when playing at home against Minnesota

10:15 PM ATLANTA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

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**pm530** · 08-05-2008, 05:56 AM

Major League Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB

We will update when projected scores are available.

Tuesday, August 5

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Florida Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies [7:05 PM ET]

Marlins: While Josh Johnson has earned just one win this season, that doesn't mean he hasn't been a huge asset to his teammates since his return on July 10. The Marlins are 4-0 in Johnson's starts so far, with him getting the victory last time out against the Mets on Wednesday. Ironically, that wasn't his best start either, as he allowed four runs and eight hits in 6.2 innings with two walks and two strikeouts. Johnson's two road starts have resulted in one-run wins at Los Angeles and Chicago.

Marlins are 10-4 in their last 14 games as an underdog.
Marlins are 6-2 in Johnson's last 8 road starts.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Phillies (-155, O/U 9.5): Jamie Moyer brings a perfect 10-0 career record into Tuesday's meeting vs. Florida to go along with an impressive 3.03 ERA. Moyer has earned three of those wins this season but saw the shakiest of the three come at home back on June 1. He surrendered five runs and seven hits to the Marlins in seven innings of the 7-5 victory, and he will be making his first home start since July 10 vs. St. Louis. Moyer is 4-3 in 10 home starts this season with an inflated 4.70 ERA.

Phillies are 10-0 in Moyer's last 10 starts vs. Florida.
Phillies are 7-1 in their last 8 games overall.

Key Injuries - 3B Pedro Feliz (.256 back) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Cleveland Indians at Tampa Bay Rays [7:10 PM ET]

Indians: Fausto Carmona has yet to display his past dominant form in two starts since returning from a hip injury, although he is coming off a win against the Tigers on Thursday. Carmona gave up two earned runs and five hits in 6.1 innings of a 9-4 victory vs. Detroit after getting shelled in his previous outing, surrendering nine runs and seven hits in 2.1 innings against Minnesota. He is 1-0 in four road starts with a 3.09 ERA and beat the Rays in the only previous meeting.

Indians are 2-7 in their last 9 games on field turf.
Indians are 10-26 in their last 36 games as an underdog.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Rays (-130, O/U 8.5): Edwin Jackson is coming off a pair of wins, although both took place on the road. Jackson has not been as good at home this season, going 3-5 in 11 starts with a 4.64 ERA. He was hit hard in his last start there against the Blue Jays on July 20, giving up six runs and eight hits in 4.1 innings of a 9-4 loss. One key concern for Jackson backers is that he has not gone deep into games lately, pitching five innings or less in each of his last three starts.

Rays are 40-12 in their last 52 home games.
The UNDER is 10-2 in Tampa Bay's last 12 games overall.

Key Injuries - OF Rocco Baldelli (mitochondrial disorder) is questionable.
SS Jason Bartlett (.256; finger) is doubtful.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

New York Yankees at Texas Rangers [YES | 8:05 PM ET]

Yankees (-170, O/U 11.5): Texas native Andy Pettitte has not had an easy time against the Rangers during his career, going 9-7 in 19 starts against them with a bloated 5.36 ERA. However, he has pitched quite well on the road this season with a 7-3 mark and 3.50 ERA in 11 starts. Pettitte won his previous road start at Boston on July 26, giving up just one earned run in six innings of a 10-3 victory. The Yankees are 8-3 in his last 11 starts overall.

The OVER is 9-1 in New York's last 10 games overall.
Key Injuries - C Jorge Posada (.268; shoulder) is OUT for the season.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Rangers: Matt Harrison hasn't had the easiest start to his major-league career, entering the rotation due to numerous injuries to other pitchers. Harrison has not lasted more than five innings in any of his last four starts, serving up four homers during that stretch. He is 1-1 in three home starts with a 6.91 ERA, taking the loss last time out against the Mariners after giving up six runs in 4.2 innings.

Rangers are 7-21 in the last 28 meetings at Texas.
The OVER is 10-2-1 in Texas' last 13 games overall.

Key Injuries - OF Milton Bradley (.320; quad) is day-to-day.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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**pm530** · 08-05-2008, 05:58 AM

Major League Baseball – Streaking Pitchers

MLB

Tuesday, August 5

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Tuesday’s streaking and slumping pitchers

Streaking

Rich Harden, Chicago Cubs (1-1, 1.11)

It hasn't taken Harden long to settle in with his new club. He is 1-1 with a 1.42 ERA since being traded from the Oakland Athletics to the Cubs.

Harden has relinquished just nine hits and three earned runs in his last 24.1 IP as a member of the Cubs. He has also struck out 39 batters in that period and ranks 12th in the majors with 131 Ks.

The Cubs are 40-12 in their last 52 home games and are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings with the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field.

Chad Billingsley, Los Angeles Dodgers (11-9, 3.05)

Billingsley has been lights out for the Dodgers lately. In fact, he has been one of their most consistent pitchers since cracking the rotation 2006.

Billingsley had 12 wins last season and is on pace to surpass that mark. He is 2-1 in his last three starts with a 2.05 ERA and is 4-5 on the road with a solid 2.84 ERA. Billingsley ranks second in the NL with 145 strikeouts.

The Dodgers are 7-2 in Billingsley's last nine starts and are 6-1 in their last seven against the NL Central.

Slumping

Zach Duke, Pittsburgh Pirates (4-9, 5.27)

Duke is winless in his last three starts and has a lofty 11.25 ERA in that span. He has also relinquished 30 earned runs and eight HRs in his last 24.1 IP.

Duke is 0-3 on the road with a 6.24 ERA. In his last road start, an 11-3 setback to the Colorado Rockies, he surrendered nine earned runs in just five IP. He is 1-1 with a 5.29 career ERA against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Pirates are 7-26 in Duke's last 33 road starts and are 1-5 in their last six visits to Chase Field.

Jonathan Sanchez, San Francisco Giants (8-7, 4.61)

Sanchez has just two triumphs in his last eight and is 0-2 in his past three with a 10.50 ERA in that period. He has also relinquished 14 earned runs in his past 11.2 IP.

Sanchez is 2-3 with a 4.16 ERA at home this season and is 0-1 with a soaring 10.13 career ERA against the Atlanta Braves. The left-hander has also relinquished 16 earned runs and three home runs in his last four at AT&T Park.

The Giants are 0-4 in Sanchez' last four home starts and are 9-24 in their last 33 overall in San Fran.

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**Udog** · 08-05-2008, 07:14 AM

MLB

Tuesday, August 5

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SCOREBOARD

Tuesday, Aug. 5

Pittsburgh at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EDT). Brandon Webb (15-4) tries to build on his major league-leading win total when the Diamondbacks take on Zach Duke (4-9) and the Pirates.

STARS

Monday

- Raul Ibanez, Mariners, drove in six runs - in one inning - on a grand slam and a two-run single to lift Seattle to an 11-6 win over Minnesota.

- Roy Halladay, Blue Jays, allowed a run and four hits in eight innings, striking out eight in Toronto's 6-1 win over Oakland.

- Cliff Lee, Indians, tied for the major league lead with his 15th win, giving up two runs in seven innings to help Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 5-2.

- Marlon Byrd, Rangers, hit a game-winning grand slam in the bottom of the ninth, leading Texas past the New York Yankees 9-5.

- Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks, went 3-for-5 with his team-leading 23rd home run as Arizona beat Pittsburgh 13-7.

- Willie Harris, Nationals, homered and drove in three runs to lift Washington to its fourth straight win, 9-4 over Colorado.

ANGRY IN AUGUST

Two Brewers had a confrontation in the dugout during a 6-3 loss to Cincinnati, Milwaukee's seventh loss in nine games. After Manny Parra left for a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning, first baseman Prince Fielder went up to him in the dugout and exchanged words. Fielder then shoved Parra twice before teammates pulled him away. It was reminiscent of Aug. 2 last season, when manager Ned Yost got into a heated dispute with catcher Johnny Estrada in the dugout tunnel during a loss to the Mets and players intervened. That came during a run of 10 losses in 14 games, a fade that dropped Milwaukee out of first place.

STORMY WEATHER

A powerful storm halted Monday night's game between the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs, and fans at Wrigley Field were advised to take cover on the concourse during the early stages of the delay. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for downtown Chicago, and a siren went off in the neighborhood surrounding Wrigley Field at about 8:05. After the rain subsided and the field was made playable by the grounds crew, the game resumed after a delay of 2 hours, 45 minutes. But the teams played only 50 minutes before crashing thunder and lightning caused another halt in play. Houston led 2-0 in the bottom of the eighth and won by that score when the game was finally called after a 39-minute delay.

TEN SPOT

Raul Ibanez had a grand slam and six RBIs - all in a wild seventh inning - and the Seattle Mariners staged their biggest comeback of a lost season to stun the Minnesota Twins 11-6. Minnesota starter Glen Perkins cruised into the sixth with a 6-0 lead and was still comfortably up 6-1 with one out in the seventh. Seattle looked set to tie its season low of 28 games under .500, until Ibanez triggered a 10-run inning. Ibanez set Seattle's record for RBIs in one frame, one better than Ken Griffey Jr. had in the fifth inning on April 29, 1999, at the old Kingdome. It was the most runs the Mariners scored in an inning in nearly five years, since Aug. 30, 2003, against Baltimore.

AILING

Yankees starter Joba Chamberlain was removed from the Yankees' 9-5 loss to the Rangers in the fifth inning with what the club announced was a stiff right shoulder. After Chamberlain gave up a two-out single to Marlon Byrd, assistant trainer Steve Donohue and manager Joe Girardi ran onto the field to check on Chamberlain. He could not continue and was replaced by Edwar Ramirez. ... Athletics third baseman Eric Chavez will have surgery to repair fraying of the labrum in his right shoulder next week, ending his season after he played in just 23 games. ... The Braves placed reliever Rafael Soriano on the 15-day disabled list for the third time this season because of an inflamed right elbow.

A CLEAN SLATE

Jason Giambi arrived in the Yankees clubhouse without his famous mustache. Giambi, who began to swing well around the time he decided to grow a mustache back in May, has been slumping, hitting .234 with three homers in July and going 0-for-9 through three August games. He shaved after being taken out for defensive purposes Sunday against the Angels. Perhaps the mustache was weighing him down. In his first two mustache-free at-bats, he hit an RBI single in the first and an upper-deck home run in the fourth. He hadn't had a hit since Thursday.

UNLIKELY ACES

A trio of unlikely aces took the mound trying to tie Brandon Webb for the major league lead with their 15th wins. One made it, two did not. Cleveland's Cliff Lee held Tampa Bay to two runs in seven innings to improve to 15-2. But Joe Saunders of the Angels got a no-decision when closer Francisco Rodriguez blew a 5-1 lead in the ninth against Baltimore. Colorado's Aaron Cook failed in his attempt, giving up seven runs - four earned - in 5 2-3 innings of a 9-4 loss to Washington.

WALK-OFF WALK

Chone Figgins drew a bases-loaded walk from All-Star closer George Sherrill with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels regrouped to beat the Baltimore Orioles after Francisco Rodriguez blew a four-run lead. Sherrill, working his second inning of relief, gave up a leadoff double to Torii Hunter, who advanced on a groundout before Howie Kendrick was intentionally walked. Juan Rivera popped out, but Sherrill walked Jeff Mathis and went to 3-2 on Figgins before throwing his next pitch above the letters.

SLUMPING

The Blue Jays beat Oakland 6-1, handing the Athletics their season-high seventh straight loss. Oakland is a major league-worst 2-14 since the All-Star break, and 9-23 since June 28. The slumping Athletics have scored just 13 runs over their losing streak.

SPEAKING

"If you want to know what happened or what transpired - blow-by-blow or what words were said - I'm sorry, you're not going to know. It's private. It's between us, and it's not a big deal. And it's not the first time it ever happened, and it won't be the last.'' - Brewers manager Ned Yost after first baseman Prince Fielder shoved pitcher Manny Parra twice in the dugout during a 6-3 loss to the Reds.

SEASONS

Aug. 5

1921 - Pittsburgh radio station KDKA and announcer Harold Arlin provided listeners with the first broadcast of a major league game. The Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5.

1932 - Detroit pitcher Tommy Bridges lost his bid for a perfect game on a bloop single by the 27th Washington batter, pinch-hitter Dave Harris. The Tigers beat the Senators 13-0.

1940 - John Whitehead of the St. Louis Browns pitched a rain-shortened, six-inning no-hitter for a 4-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the second game of a doubleheader.

1942 - Don Kolloway's two-out steal of home in the fifth inning was the only run as the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 1-0.

1969 - Pittsburgh's Willie Stargell became the only player to hit a ball out of Dodger Stadium. Stargell's shot off of Los Angeles' Alan Foster cleared the right-field pavilion and landed 506 feet from home plate. Stargell hit the right-field pavilion roof on May 8, 1973, off Andy Messersmith.

1973 - Phil Niekro of the Atlanta Braves pitched a 9-0 no-hitter against the San Diego Padres.

1984 - Cliff Johnson of the Blue Jays hit his 19th career pinch-hit homer to set a major league record as Toronto beat the Orioles 4-3 at Memorial Stadium.

1999 - Mark McGwire became the 16th member of the 500-home run club, hitting two homers - Nos. 500 and 501 - in the St. Louis Cardinals' loss to San Diego. McGwire reached the 500-homer mark in the fewest at-bats - doing it in his 5,487th at-bat. Babe Ruth held the previous mark, having done it in 5,801 at-bats.

2001 - The Cleveland Indians tied a major league record and became the first team in 76 years to overcome a 12-run deficit to win, defeating the Seattle Mariners 15-14 in 11 innings. Jolbert Cabrera's broken-bat, one-out single in the 11th, the 40th hit of the game, scored Kenny Lofton from second with the winning run to end the 4-hour, 11-minute game. The Indians, who fell behind 12-0 after three innings, trailed 14-2 when they batted in the seventh.

2005 - Albert Pujols became the first player in major league history to hit 30 home runs in each of his first five seasons, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Atlanta Braves 11-3. Pujols hit a two-run shot in the first for his 190th homer since breaking in with the Cardinals in 2001.

2006 - Trevor Hoffman set a major league record with his 11th 30-save season and the San Diego Padres defeated the Washington Nationals 6-3.

2007 - Tom Glavine earned his 300th victory in an 8-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. The 41-year-old left-hander became the 23rd pitcher with 300 victories and only the fifth lefty to win 300.

Today's birthdays: Carl Crawford 27; Mark Mulder 31; Eric Hinske 31.

**Udog** · 08-05-2008, 07:42 AM

MLB

Tuesday, August 5

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Hot Lines: Tuesday's best MLB bets
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Milwaukee vs. Cincinnati (-125, 9)

Everything is rosy for a young team when it is winning. When it has lost seven of its last 10 and slipped to five games back in the divisional race, things get a little testy.

Just ask the Brewers. They had a little dugout dustup Sunday night in a 6-3 loss to Cincy when Prince Fielder gave starting pitcher Manny Parra a shove and went after him for no obvious reason in the seventh inning.

The Brew Crew won't say what the issue was, but it likely has something to do with their recent hitting woes. After seeing the over cash in six straight games, under bettors have taken home the money over the last four games. The Brewers are also a miserable 10-for-104 over their past 13 games with runners in scoring position.

Pick: under

New York vs. Texas (+145, 11)

Andy Pettitte doesn't see too many totals rise as high as 11 runs when he's scheduled to start. Then again, the Yankees don't usually have to play in this kind of heat, either.

Lately, the temperatures have been soaring well above 100 degrees for Rangers games and it's showing in the runs column. Texas is averaging nearly seven runs per game through eight games of its current home stand. The over is 5-2-1 during that stretch and oddsmakers have jacked up the total again today.

The high is expected to be around 100 degrees again for today's game in Arlington. The Texas native, Pettitte, should be used to the heat but the Yankees have also seen the over profit in nine of their last 10 games.

Pick: over

**Udog** · 08-05-2008, 08:43 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Atlanta at San Francisco
The Giants will look to follow up last night's win and take advantage of starter Mike Hampton, who has a 10.00 ERA since coming off the disabled list. San Francisco is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Giants favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-120). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5

Game 901-902: Houston at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Rodriguez) 14.912; Cubs (Harden) 16.582
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-230); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-230); N/A

Game 903-904: Florida at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Johnson) 16.407; Philadephia (Moyer) 15.316
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-150); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+140); Over

Game 905-906: Milwaukee at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Bush) 14.248; Cincinnati (Volquez) 13.147
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+100); Under

Game 907-908: San Diego at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Young) 14.367; NY Mets (Pelfrey) 15.377
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-160); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-160); Over

Game 909-910: LA Dodgers at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 15.473; St. Louis (Carpenter) 16.032
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-105); 8
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-105); Over

Game 911-912: Washington at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Lannan) 14.753; Colorado (De La Rosa) 15.650
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Colorado (-165); 10
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-165); Under

Game 913-914: Pittsburgh at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Duke) 14.298; Arizona (Webb) 15.772
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-265); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-265); Under

Game 915-916: Atlanta at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hampton) 13.835; San Francisco (Sanchez) 15.271
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-120); Under

Game 917-918: Oakland at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Smith) 13.834; Toronto (Richmond) 13.671
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Toronto (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+115); Over

Game 919-920: Cleveland at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Carmona) 16.206; Tampa Bay (Jackson) 15.446
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+110); Over

Game 921-922: NY Yankees at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Pettitte) 17.330; Texas (Harrison) 15.776
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 12
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-160); 11
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-160); Over

Game 923-924: Boston at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Beckett) 16.458; Kansas City (Bannister) 14.872
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-165); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-165); Over

Game 925-926: Detroit at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Robertson) 15.590; White Sox (Floyd) 13.899
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-140); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+130); Over

Game 927-928: Baltimore at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Waters) 15.397; LA Angels (Garland) 16.945
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 929-930: Minnesota at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Baker) 15.311; Seattle (Dickey) 16.398
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+115); Under

**Udog** · 08-05-2008, 10:19 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, August 5

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HOUSTON (54 - 57) at CHICAGO CUBS (67 - 46) - 2:20 PM
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. RICH HARDEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 65-42 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 67-46 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 41-16 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 33-26 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 9-2 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 366-340 (-75.8 Units) against the money line in home games in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 464-448 (-103.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 132-185 (-65.6 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 127-157 (-55.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-4 (+3.9 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.0 Units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 4-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.372.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.6 units)

RICH HARDEN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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FLORIDA (59 - 53) at PHILADELPHIA (61 - 50) - 7:05 PM
JOSH JOHNSON (R) vs. JAMIE MOYER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 47-31 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MOYER is 20-6 (+16.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 32-21 (+16.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
FLORIDA is 21-19 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
FLORIDA is 235-247 (+44.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
FLORIDA is 59-53 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 41-25 (+21.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 26-21 (+13.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 26-27 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
FLORIDA is 15-9 (+11.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 78-73 (+26.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
FLORIDA is 24-18 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
FLORIDA is 58-51 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 43-41 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-34 (-15.5 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
FLORIDA is 5-4 (+3.3 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.2 Units)

JOSH JOHNSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
JOHNSON is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.527.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

JAMIE MOYER vs. FLORIDA since 1997
MOYER is 10-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.03 and a WHIP of 0.980.
His team's record is 10-0 (+10.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+2.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (62 - 51) at CINCINNATI (52 - 61) - 7:10 PM
DAVE BUSH (R) vs. EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 89-131 (-36.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 86-125 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 64-99 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 30-41 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 34-38 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 28-54 (-23.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
BUSH is 4-15 (-10.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 7-17 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 8-16 (-9.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 6-17 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 5-16 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 6-18 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 32-27 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 12-4 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
CINCINNATI is 52-61 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 4-12 (-9.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
CINCINNATI is 25-33 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 51-59 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 31-41 (-12.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 213-245 (-62.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 6-4 (+2.7 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.7 Units)

DAVE BUSH vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
BUSH is 1-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 8.38 and a WHIP of 1.862.
His team's record is 2-6 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-8. (-9.0 units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (43 - 69) at NY METS (58 - 53) - 7:10 PM
CHRIS YOUNG (R) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 43-68 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 2-13 (-10.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 18-35 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 43-68 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 29-49 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 29-45 (-18.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 15-27 (-13.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 12-33 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 24-33 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
YOUNG is 6-13 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
YOUNG is 1-8 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 58-53 (-6.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 13-24 (-25.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 18-24 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 58-53 (-6.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 37-38 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 37-42 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-0 (+4.9 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

CHRIS YOUNG vs. NY METS since 1997
YOUNG is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 7.07 and a WHIP of 1.857.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.3 units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
PELFREY is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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LA DODGERS (56 - 55) at ST LOUIS (62 - 52) - 8:15 PM
CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R) vs. CHRIS CARPENTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 61-73 (-20.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 35-53 (-22.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 137-158 (-52.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 30-21 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ST LOUIS is 62-52 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 62-52 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 42-32 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-1 (+1.4 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 2.200.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

CHRIS CARPENTER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
CARPENTER is 3-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.048.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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WASHINGTON (42 - 70) at COLORADO (51 - 63) - 9:05 PM
JOHN LANNAN (L) vs. JORGE DE LA ROSA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 29-51 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 42-70 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 42-67 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 85-56 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 107-98 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 59-60 (+15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 50-63 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 23-39 (-16.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 50-63 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 (+2.1 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JOHN LANNAN vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.764.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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PITTSBURGH (51 - 61) at ARIZONA (58 - 54) - 9:40 PM
ZACH DUKE (L) vs. BRANDON WEBB (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 74-142 (-36.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 74-142 (-36.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 2-14 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in road games after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 33-80 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 8-29 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DUKE is 8-29 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 84-66 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 81-52 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 151-130 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 151-127 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 110-88 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 50-34 (+14.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WEBB is 39-19 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 30-30 (+8.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ARIZONA is 17-23 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 123-143 (-41.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-2 (+0.8 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

ZACH DUKE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
DUKE is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.29 and a WHIP of 1.529.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

BRANDON WEBB vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
WEBB is 4-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.41 and a WHIP of 1.247.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

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ATLANTA (51 - 61) at SAN FRANCISCO (47 - 64) - 10:15 PM
MIKE HAMPTON (L) vs. JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 5-12 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
ATLANTA is 50-59 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 33-43 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 14-22 (-14.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 9-22 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 51-61 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 18-36 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-35 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 147-86 (+40.0 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SANCHEZ is 13-9 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 13-9 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 10-4 (+8.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
HAMPTON is 86-44 (+32.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 118-155 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-34 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-34 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.

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

MIKE HAMPTON vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HAMPTON is 9-5 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.22 and a WHIP of 1.366.
His team's record is 10-8 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-6. (+4.8 units)

JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (53 - 58) at TORONTO (56 - 56) - 7:07 PM
GREG SMITH (L) vs. SCOTT RICHMOND (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 129-144 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 88-102 (-20.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 38-22 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 34-41 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 10-18 (-11.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 66-72 (-16.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-3 (+1.9 Units) against TORONTO this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

GREG SMITH vs. TORONTO since 1997
SMITH is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 1.105.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

SCOTT RICHMOND vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (49 - 62) at TAMPA BAY (66 - 45) - 7:10 PM
FAUSTO CARMONA (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 37-41 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 38-45 (-13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 21-27 (-10.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-16 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 49-62 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 20-36 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 66-45 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 43-17 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 43-18 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 41-30 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 47-20 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 48-29 (+15.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 14-3 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 39-59 (-25.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-42 (-21.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-0 (+5.7 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

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

EDWIN JACKSON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
JACKSON is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)

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NY YANKEES (61 - 51) at TEXAS (59 - 54) - 8:05 PM
ANDY PETTITTE (L) vs. MATT HARRISON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 138-106 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 36-38 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 13-25 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 24-25 (-10.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY YANKEES are 156-122 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 12-18 (-16.5 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 32-28 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 33-27 (+17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 59-54 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 77-58 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 26-17 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 53-48 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 44-36 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-1 (+4.1 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

ANDY PETTITTE vs. TEXAS since 1997
PETTITTE is 8-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.407.
His team's record is 10-6 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-5. (+3.9 units)

MATT HARRISON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (64 - 49) at KANSAS CITY (53 - 60) - 8:10 PM
JOSH BECKETT (R) vs. BRIAN BANNISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 23-32 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BOSTON is 17-29 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 10-18 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
BECKETT is 3-8 (-8.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 29-23 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 109-145 (+23.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 30-27 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 51-51 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 63-37 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 37-13 (+21.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-1 (+2.9 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BECKETT is 2-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.33 and a WHIP of 0.963.
His team's record is 2-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

BRIAN BANNISTER vs. BOSTON since 1997
BANNISTER is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 8.74 and a WHIP of 1.589.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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DETROIT (55 - 56) at CHI WHITE SOX (61 - 49) - 8:11 PM
NATE ROBERTSON (L) vs. GAVIN FLOYD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 15-27 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 55-56 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 20-28 (-16.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 34-47 (-20.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ROBERTSON is 11-23 (-14.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 5-17 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 21-31 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 11-21 (-13.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 19-27 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 31-20 (+11.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 57-36 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-22 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 61-49 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-16 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
FLOYD is 9-2 (+7.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 8-1 (+7.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 11-3 (+8.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 10 to 10.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 7-5 (+3.5 Units) against DETROIT this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

NATE ROBERTSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
ROBERTSON is 6-6 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.484.
His team's record is 9-10 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-7. (+3.2 units)

GAVIN FLOYD vs. DETROIT since 1997
FLOYD is 3-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.72 and a WHIP of 1.326.
His team's record is 6-1 (+6.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.3 units)

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BALTIMORE (53 - 58) at LA ANGELS (70 - 42) - 10:05 PM
CHRIS WATERS (L) vs. JON GARLAND (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 5-2 (+2.1 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

CHRIS WATERS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

JON GARLAND vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
GARLAND is 7-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.37 and a WHIP of 1.301.
His team's record is 7-2 (+4.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.8 units)

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MINNESOTA (62 - 50) at SEATTLE (43 - 69) - 10:10 PM
SCOTT BAKER (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 45-32 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 43-35 (+11.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 31-25 (+7.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MINNESOTA is 62-50 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 21-13 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BAKER is 24-16 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 15-27 (-13.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 43-69 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 19-26 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 22-34 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 38-65 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 29-48 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 31-47 (-17.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

SCOTT BAKER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BAKER is 0-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.34 and a WHIP of 1.875.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
DICKEY is 0-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 12.26 and a WHIP of 2.861.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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**Udog** · 08-05-2008, 11:19 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Tuesday, August 5th

National League

Houston at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 ET
Wandy Rodriguez (L) vs. Rich Harden (R)
Rodriguez: 8-2 UNDER against Chicago Cubs
Harden: 11-2 TSR against division opponents

Florida at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Josh Johnson (R) vs. Jamie Moyer (L)
Johnson: FLA 11-1 OVER AWAY after allowing 3 runs or less 2 straight
Moyer: PHI 13-4 OVER revenging a one run loss

Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Dave Bush (R) vs. Edinson Volquez (R)
Bush: MIL 12-4 on Tuesdays
Volquez: CIN 4-12 on Tuesdays

San Diego at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Chris Young (R) vs. Mike Pelfrey (R)
Young: SD 4-0 against Mets
Pelfrey: NYM 13-24 as a home favorite of -150 to -175

LA Dodgers at St Louis, 8:15 ET
Chad Billingsley (R) vs. Chris Carpenter (R)
Billingsley: LAD 11-19 after allowing 3 runs or less 2 straight
Carpenter: STL 32-21 when the total is 7 to 8.5

Washington at Colorado, 9:05 ET
John Lannan (L) vs. Jorge De La Rosa (L)
Lannan: WAS 4-16 against NL West
De La Rosa: COL 7-1 at Home against Nationals

Pittsburgh at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Zach Duke (L) vs. Brandon Webb (R)
Duke: 8-29 TSR on the road
Webb: 4-1 TSR against Pittsburgh

Atlanta at San Francisco, 10:15 ET
Mike Hampton (L) vs. Jonathan Sanchez (L)
Hampton: 86-44 TSR when the total is 8 to 8.5
Sanchez: SF 21-34 at home

American League

Oakland at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Greg Smith (L) vs. Scott Richmond (R)
Smith: OAK 9-25 after scoring 3 runs or less 3 straight games
Richmond: TOR 21-10 UNDER against AL West

Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Fausto Carmona (R) vs. Edwin Jackson (R)
Carmona: CLE 14-4 UNDER against AL East
Jackson: 10-1 UNDER when the money line is +125 to -125

NY Yankees at Texas, 8:05 ET
Andy Pettite (L) vs. Matt Harrison (L)
Pettite: NYY 1-8 AWAY when the total is 10 or higher
Harrison: TEX 26-17 on Tuesdays

Boston at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Josh Beckett (R) vs. Brian Bannister (R)
Beckett: 3-9 TSR when the total is 7 to 8.5
Bannister: KC 12-3 after having won 4 of their last 5

Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Nate Robertson (L) vs. Gavin Floyd (R)
Robertson: 11-21 TSR against AL Central
Floyd: 7-0 TSR after 2+ consecutive losses

Baltimore at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
Chris Waters (L) vs. Jon Garland (R)
Waters: BAL 9-18 against Angels
Garland: 7-2 TSR against Orioles

Minnesota at Seattle, 10:10 ET
Scott Baker (R) vs. R.A. Dickey (R)
Baker: MIN 24-11 as a favorite of -110 or higher
Dickey: SEA 3-19 after 2+ consecutive overs

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**pm530** · 08-05-2008, 12:21 PM

Major League Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB

Updated

Tuesday, August 5

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Tips and Trends
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Florida Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies [7:05 PM ET]

Marlins: While Josh Johnson has earned just one win this season, that doesn't mean he hasn't been a huge asset to his teammates since his return on July 10. The Marlins are 4-0 in Johnson's starts so far, with him getting the victory last time out against the Mets on Wednesday. Ironically, that wasn't his best start either, as he allowed four runs and eight hits in 6.2 innings with two walks and two strikeouts. Johnson's two road starts have resulted in one-run wins at Los Angeles and Chicago.

Marlins are 10-4 in their last 14 games as an underdog.
Marlins are 6-2 in Johnson's last 8 road starts.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side Play of the Day)

Phillies (-155, O/U 9.5): Jamie Moyer brings a perfect 10-0 career record into Tuesday's meeting vs. Florida to go along with an impressive 3.03 ERA. Moyer has earned three of those wins this season but saw the shakiest of the three come at home back on June 1. He surrendered five runs and seven hits to the Marlins in seven innings of the 7-5 victory, and he will be making his first home start since July 10 vs. St. Louis. Moyer is 4-3 in 10 home starts this season with an inflated 4.70 ERA.

Phillies are 10-0 in Moyer's last 10 starts vs. Florida.
Phillies are 7-1 in their last 8 games overall.

Key Injuries - 3B Pedro Feliz (.256 back) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Cleveland Indians at Tampa Bay Rays [7:10 PM ET]

Indians: Fausto Carmona has yet to display his past dominant form in two starts since returning from a hip injury, although he is coming off a win against the Tigers on Thursday. Carmona gave up two earned runs and five hits in 6.1 innings of a 9-4 victory vs. Detroit after getting shelled in his previous outing, surrendering nine runs and seven hits in 2.1 innings against Minnesota. He is 1-0 in four road starts with a 3.09 ERA and beat the Rays in the only previous meeting.

Indians are 2-7 in their last 9 games on field turf.
Indians are 10-26 in their last 36 games as an underdog.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Rays (-130, O/U 8.5): Edwin Jackson is coming off a pair of wins, although both took place on the road. Jackson has not been as good at home this season, going 3-5 in 11 starts with a 4.64 ERA. He was hit hard in his last start there against the Blue Jays on July 20, giving up six runs and eight hits in 4.1 innings of a 9-4 loss. One key concern for Jackson backers is that he has not gone deep into games lately, pitching five innings or less in each of his last three starts.

Rays are 40-12 in their last 52 home games.
The UNDER is 10-2 in Tampa Bay's last 12 games overall.

Key Injuries - OF Rocco Baldelli (mitochondrial disorder) is questionable.
SS Jason Bartlett (.256; finger) is doubtful.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5

New York Yankees at Texas Rangers [YES | 8:05 PM ET]

Yankees (-170, O/U 11.5): Texas native Andy Pettitte has not had an easy time against the Rangers during his career, going 9-7 in 19 starts against them with a bloated 5.36 ERA. However, he has pitched quite well on the road this season with a 7-3 mark and 3.50 ERA in 11 starts. Pettitte won his previous road start at Boston on July 26, giving up just one earned run in six innings of a 10-3 victory. The Yankees are 8-3 in his last 11 starts overall.

The OVER is 9-1 in New York's last 10 games overall.
Key Injuries - C Jorge Posada (.268; shoulder) is OUT for the season.

PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)

Rangers: Matt Harrison hasn't had the easiest start to his major-league career, entering the rotation due to numerous injuries to other pitchers. Harrison has not lasted more than five innings in any of his last four starts, serving up four homers during that stretch. He is 1-1 in three home starts with a 6.91 ERA, taking the loss last time out against the Mariners after giving up six runs in 4.2 innings.

Rangers are 7-21 in the last 28 meetings at Texas.
The OVER is 10-2-1 in Texas' last 13 games overall.

Key Injuries - OF Milton Bradley (.320; quad) is day-to-day.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

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**pm530** · 08-05-2008, 12:30 PM

Major League Baseball – Database Stats & Trends

MLB

Tuesday, August 5

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Houston vs. Chicago Cubs: When HOUSTON team played as a Road team - Playing on Tuesday - Vs NL CENTRAL opponent - Coming off a night game - Coming off a Win vs. NL CENTRAL opponent; The Astros are 12-2 SU in this role.

Florida vs. Philadelphia: When PHILADELPHIA team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Vs NL Conference - Vs. Right handed pitchers - Coming off a Win vs. NL CENTRAL opponent - Coming off a Road win; The OVER is 8-2-1 for the Phillies in this role.

Milwaukee vs. Cincinnati: When CINCINNATI team played as a -100 to -120 home Favorite - After a division game - Playing on Tuesday; The UNDER is 13-2-0 for the Reds in this spot.

San Diego vs. New York Mets: When NY METS team played as a home team - During the 2008 season - Total is 8.5; The Mets are 9-2 SU in this spot.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St.Louis: When ST LOUIS team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Vs Conference Opponent - Vs Non Division Opponent - Coming off a lost in game 3 of a series - Coming off a night game; The Cards are 11-2 SU in this situation.

Washington vs. Colorado: When WASHINGTON team Played as Road team as a Underdog - Vs Conference Opponent - Coming off vs. National League opponent - Coming off a Win vs. NL WEST opponent - Coming off a Road win as a Underdog; The Nationals are 3-9 SU in this spot.

Pittsburgh vs. Arizona: When ARIZONA team played as a -260 to -280 home Favorite - Vs NL Conference - Vs Non Division Opponent; The Dbacks are 8-2 SU in this role.

Atlanta vs. San Francisco: When ATLANTA team played as a 100 to 120 road Underdog - During a night game - During the 2008 season; The UNDER is 8-2-0 for the Braves in this position.

Oakland vs. Toronto: When OAKLAND team played as a 100 to 120 road Underdog - During the month of August - Vs AL EAST opponent; The OVER is 8-2-1 for the A’s in this position this year.

Cleveland vs. Tampa Bay: When TAMPA BAY team Played as Home team as a Favorite - During a night game - Vs. Right handed pitchers - Coming off a 1 game loss - Coming off vs. Left handed pitcher; The Rays are 10-2 SU in this spot since ’98.

New York Yankees vs. Texas: When TEXAS team played as a Home team - During a night game - During the month of August - Coming off a 4 run win - Coming off a Home win; The Rangers are 8-2 SU in this role since ‘97.

Boston vs. Kansas City: When BOSTON team played as a -160 to -180 road Favorite - 2nd game of a series - Last 4 years; The Red Sox are 12-2 SU in this spot L4Y.

Detroit vs. Chicago White Sox: When DETROIT team played as a Road team - Total is between 10.5 to 11.0 - During a night game - Coming off a lost in game 3 of a series - Coming off a day game; The OVER is 9-1-1 for the Tigers in this spot.

Minnesota vs. Seattle: When SEATTLE team played as a Home team - During the month of August - Vs. Right handed pitchers - Coming off a 2 game over - Coming off a night game; The Mariners are 1-10 SU in this situation since ’97.

Picks for Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Cleveland – Tampa Bay: UNDER 9.0 -130

Listed pitchers must go: F. Carmona vs. E. Jackson

Keys to selection: Today’s baseball pick will be the UNDER 9.0 -130 between the Indians and Rays. The Indians have been involved in some low scoring games of late, as the UNDER is now 4-0 in their last 4 contests and they send Fausto Carmona to the Hill this evening vs. Erwin Jackson. The UNDER is 22-10-2 for Cleveland in their last 35 games at home or away vs. AL East opponents.

Furthermore, the UNDER is 6-3-1 when Cleveland travels to Tampa Bay in their last 10 games and the last 4 games in Tampa Bay have gone UNDER the posted total.
Here’s a great system on the season that backs up our UNDER selection tonight.

Whenever you have a -120 to -140 Home Favorite this season playing under these current situations:

• During a night game
• Vs. Right handed pitchers
• Coming off a 1 game loss
• Coming off a lost in game 1 of a series

The UNDER is 17-2-0 for the Home Faves in this role this season.

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