Friday Trends and Indexes 9/12

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Friday, September 12

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SCOREBOARD

Friday, Sept. 12

Cincinnati at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EDT). Brandon Webb (19-7, 3.41 ERA) will try again to win his 20th game of the season. Webb has lost his last three starts, getting roughed up for at least six runs in each game. He’ll face Aaron Harang (4-15, 5.18).


STARS

Thursday

— Ryan Howard, Phillies, hit his major league-leading 43rd homer, and fourth in six games, leading Philadelphia to a 6-3 win over Milwaukee.

— Roy Oswalt, Astros, threw his second straight complete-game shutout and set a Houston record for consecutive scoreless innings, helping Houston beat Pittsburgh 6-0.

— Adrian Gonzalez, Padres, homered twice and drove in four runs to set career highs with 31 homers and 103 RBIs, leading San Diego to an 11-3 victory over San Francisco.

— David DeJesus, Royals, hit the winning single in the 10th inning, giving Kansas City a 3-2 victory over Minnesota.


SAVED

Francisco Rodriguez got the final three outs for his 57th save to tie Bobby Thigpen’s major league record, and the Angels beat Seattle 7-4. Thigpen set the record in 1990 with the Chicago White Sox. The save was the 203rd of the 26-year-old Rodriguez’s career. He made his debut in September 2002 and became a sensation with his postseason performance.


MILESTONE

Albert Pujols drove in his 100th run with a sixth-inning double in the Cardinals’ 3-2 loss to the Cubs, becoming only the third player in major league history to reach the milestone in his first eight seasons. Al Simmons did it his first 11 seasons, and Ted Williams also did it his first eight. Pujols also extended his major league-record streak of reaching 30 homers and 100 RBIs in his first eight seasons, two more than any player in history.


ZEROS

Roy Oswalt threw his second straight complete-game shutout and set a Houston record for consecutive scoreless innings, helping the streaking Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0. Oswalt (15-9) hasn’t allowed a run in 32 1-3 innings, passing the previous record of 31 set by J.R. Richard in 1980. He needed only 90 pitches to finish his sixth career shutout and 15th complete game.


IKE’S INFLUENCE

The first two games of this weekend’s series between the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros have been postponed because of the potential impact of Hurricane Ike. Baseball officials also were anticipating that Sunday’s series finale also might be postponed. One of the scenarios under consideration was to play a doubleheader Monday, and make up the third game on Sept. 29 if it’s needed to decide a playoff berth.


SEPTEMBER SWING

The Rockies won 20 of 28 games last September to make the playoffs. This September, they have lost five straight, including an 8-4 loss to Atlanta. They are 8 1/2 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West.


STREAKING

The Toronto beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 for their 11th win in 12 games, moving 6 1/2 games back of the Red Sox in the AL wild-card race. … Houston won for the 14th time in 15 games, beating Pittsburgh 6-0 to remain three games behind Milwaukee for the NL wild card.


BACK IN THE PEN

All-Star reliever George Sherrill was activated from the 15-day disabled list by the Baltimore Orioles. Sherrill was placed on the disabled list on Aug. 19 with inflammation of the left shoulder. He is 3-5 with a 4.47 ERA with 31 saves in 53 appearances.


SURGE INTO THE RACE

Houston beat Pittsburgh 6-0 for its 14th win in 15 games. The Astros were 66-66 and 11 games back of Milwaukee, the NL wild-card leader, before the surge began Aug. 27. The latest win closed the Astros within three games of the Brewers, who lost 6-3 at Philadelphia.


LONG TIME COMING

Prince Fielder hit his first homer since Aug. 13, but slumping Milwaukee lost for the eighth time in 11 games, 6-3 to the Phillies.


SEASON OVER

Athletics second baseman Mark Ellis will miss the rest of the season and could be headed for surgery to fix a shoulder injury that has taken longer to heal than initially expected. A’s team orthopedist Dr. John Frazier has recommended an operation on Ellis’ right shoulder to repair a couple of chips in his cartilage. He also has a torn labrum in the shoulder that has been there for close to five years. Ellis will seek a second opinion from Angels orthopedist Dr. Lewis Yocum before deciding whether to go ahead with surgery.


K RECORD

Oakland’s Jack Cust struck out in his first two at-bats and again in the eighth for his 176th strikeout this year to break Jose Canseco’s franchise record of 175 Ks set in 1986.


SPEAKING

“He’s been consistent all year. Goes to show you the old man can still pitch.—Phillies manager Charlie Manuel on 45-year-old Jamie Moyer, the oldest player in the majors. Moyer pitched 5 2-3 solid innings on three days rest to help Philadelphia beat Milwaukee 6-3.


SEASONS

Sept. 12

1932—Brooklyn’s Johnny Frederick hit his sixth pinch home run of the season, a major league record, in the ninth inning to spark the Dodgers to a 4-3 triumph over the Chicago Cubs at Ebbets Field.

1947—Ralph Kiner of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit two home runs—his seventh and eighth in four games—for a major league record.

1962—Tom Cheney of the Washington Senators set a record by fanning 21 Baltimore Orioles in a 16-inning game, which he won 2-1.

1976—Minnie Minoso singled in three at bats as the designated hitter for the Chicago White Sox. At 53, he became the oldest player to get a hit in a regulation game.

1979—Carl Yastrzemski got his 3,000th hit—a ground single off Jim Beattie—as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9-2.

1984—Dwight Gooden broke the rookie strikeout record, fanning 16 Pittsburgh Pirates to give him 251, six more than Herb Score had in 1955. Gooden broke the record by striking out Marvell Wynne in the sixth inning.

1996—Seattle’s Alex Rodriguez set a major league record for a shortstop with his 88th extra base hit in an 8-5 win over Kansas City.

1996—Bernie Williams drove in eight runs with two home runs and a single to lead the New York Yankees to a 12-3 victory over Detroit.

2002—Chicago outhit Cincinnati 22-17 but lost to the Reds 15-12. The last major league team to get 22 hits and lose a nine-inning game was Oakland on April 27, 1980. The Athletics lost that game 20-11 at Minnesota.

2006—Bobby Abreu hit a three-run homer and three-run double during a nine-run first inning and finished with a career-high seven RBIs in the New York Yankees’ 12-4 rout of Tampa Bay.

2006—Atlanta’s streak of 14 consecutive division titles ended when the New York Mets rallied to beat Florida 6-4.

Today’s birthdays: Carmen Pignatiello, 26; Franquelis Osoria, 27; Maicer Izturis, 28; Luis Castillo, 33.


LATE HEADLINES

MLB K-Rod ties Thigpen record with 57th save

Moyer, Howard help Phillies gain ground

Twins lose, stay 1 back in AL Central

Oswalt sets Astros record in victory

Gonzalez hits 2 HRs as Padres rip Giants

2 Cubs-Astros games postponed due to Ike

Marcum pitches Blue Jays over White Sox

Wood escapes jam in 9th, Cubs top Cards

Braves complete sweep of fading Rockies

Bass, Miller pitch Orioles past Indians

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Major League Baseball – Write up

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Write-up


Friday, September 12

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Hot Pitchers
-- Pirates are 9-4 at home when Maholm starts. Cardinals are 5-2 in last seven Pineiro road starts.
-- Hamels is 3-1, 2.40 in his last six starts.
-- Santana is 3-0, 1.78 in his last five starts.
-- Francis has a 2.13 RA in his last three starts. Billingsley is 2-1, 2.33 in his last three starts.
-- Peavy has 1.29 RA in his last three starts.

-- Purcey has 2.84 RA in his last three starts.
-- Baker has 2.57 RA in his last four starts.
-- Garza is 2-2, 2.80 in his last five starts.
-- Lee is 9-0, 2.17 in his last ten starts. Royals won nine of last twelve Meche starts.
-- Rowland-Smith is 2-1, 2.67 in his last four starts.
-- Texas won five of last seven Harrison starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Brewers lost seven of last nine Parra starts.
-- Braves lost last four Hampton starts (0-1, 4.67).
-- Marlins lost last nine Olsen starts (0-6, 5.74). Martis lost his first start 2-0 in Atlanta, allowing two runs in five IP.
-- Webb is 0-3, 13.83 in his last three starts. Reds lost five of last six Cueto road starts.
-- Sanchez is 0-6, 6.49 in his last nine starts.

-- Wakefield has 9.24 RA in his last three starts.
-- Cabrera is 0-2, 9.72 in his last four starts.
-- Ponson is 1-2, 12.06 in his last four starts.
-- Danks is 0-3, 5.95 in his last four starts. Verlander is 0-2, 11.48 in his last three starts.
-- Smith is 0-3, 7.94 in his last three home starts.
-- Saunders is 1-2, 6.40 in his last six starts.

Hot Teams
-- Phillies won eleven of their last fifteen games.
-- Braves won five of their last seven games. Mets won the last three games, scoring 29 runs.
-- Dodgers won ten of last eleven games.
-- Reds won five of their last seven games.
-- Giants won six of their last eight games. Padres won seven of their last ten home games.

-- Red Sox are 11-5 in their last sixteen games.
-- Blue Jays won eleven of their last twelve games.
-- Tigers won five of last seven road games.
-- Angels are 9-4 in their last thirteen home games.

Cold Teams
-- Pirates lost their last six games, outscored 43-21. Cardinals lost six of their last seven road games.
-- Brewers lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- Washington is 4-12 in its last sixteen games. Marlins are 5-9 in their last fourteen games.
-- Rockies lost last five games, allowing 31 runs.
-- Arizona lost last six games, outscored 34-14.

-- Twins are 3-6 in their last nine games. Orioles lost ten of their last twelve games.
-- Bronx lost five of their last seven games. Rays lost five of last seven road games.
-- Indians lost four of their last six home games. Royals lost nine of last twelve road games.
-- White Sox lost four of their last five games.
-- Rangers are 7-10 in their last seventeen road games. A's lost seven of last ten home games.
-- Mariners lost their last three road games.

Totals
-- Over is 6-2 in last eight Pittsburgh games.
-- Over is 5-2 in Milwaukee's last seven road games.
-- Last six Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Florida home games stayed under total.
-- Cubs-Astros game has been postponed-- Hurricane Ike.
-- Over is 6-1-1 in Dodgers' last eight games.
-- Over is 5-1 in Arizona's last six home games.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in San Diego's last nine home games.

-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Boston games.
-- Four of last five Baltimore home games stayed under total.
-- Over is 6-2 in Minnesota's last eight road games.
-- Four of last five Cleveland games stayed under total.
-- Over is 10-4 in White Sox' last fourteen games.
-- Four of last five Texas games went over the total.
-- Under is 9-3 in Angels' last twelve home games.

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Major League Baseball – Trend Sheet

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Friday, September 12

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7:05 PM KANSAS CITY vs. CLEVELAND
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home


7:05 PM MILWAUKEE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee


7:05 PM MINNESOTA vs. BALTIMORE
Minnesota is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
Baltimore is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games at home


7:05 PM ST. LOUIS vs. PITTSBURGH
St. Louis is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
St. Louis is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis


7:05 PM TAMPA BAY vs. NY YANKEES
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Tampa Bay's last 14 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games


7:05 PM TORONTO vs. BOSTON
Toronto is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Boston
Boston is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games


7:10 PM ATLANTA vs. NY METS
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 8 games at home


7:10 PM WASHINGTON vs. FLORIDA
Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
Florida is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games when playing Washington


8:05 PM CHI CUBS vs. HOUSTON
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


8:11 PM DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Detroit is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home


9:05 PM LA DODGERS vs. COLORADO
LA Dodgers are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


9:40 PM CINCINNATI vs. ARIZONA
Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 12 games
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing at home against Cincinnati


10:05 PM SAN FRANCISCO vs. SAN DIEGO
San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
San Diego is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against San Francisco
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco


10:05 PM SEATTLE vs. LA ANGELS
Seattle is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Seattle is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
LA Angels are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games when playing at home against Seattle
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games


10:05 PM TEXAS vs. OAKLAND
Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland
Texas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games at home
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

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Major League Baseball - Tips & Trends

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Friday, September 12

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Milwaukee Brewers at Philadelphia Phillies [7:05 PM ET]

Brewers: Manny Parra has not pitched well recently. In his last two starts, Parra has allowed 12 hits and 11 runs in just 10 innings of work. Overall, the Brewers have lost four of the last five games that Parra has started. Parra has only faced the Phillies once in his career and it was in relief but things didn’t go well, as he gave up two walks and two runs in just one inning.

Brewers are 1-4 in Parra’s last 5 starts vs. NL East.
Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 Friday games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Phillies (-200, O/U 8.5): Cole Hamels had been cruising along up until his most recent outing against the Mets when he took the loss after giving up nine hits and five runs in just five innings of work. Before that poor performance, Hamels had allowed two runs or less in five straight starts. Hamels is just 6-6 at home this year, although his ERA is an impressive 3.03. The UNDER is 4-2-1 in Hamels’ last seven starts.

Phillies are 10-4 in their last 14 home games.
The OVER is 5-1 in Philadelphia's last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter.

Key Injuries - OF Geoff Jenkins (.246; hip) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD



Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees [ESPN | 7:05 PM ET]

Rays (-130, O/U 10): Matt Garza is coming off a tough loss his last time out against the Blue Jays after allowing just one run in seven innings of work. Garza has been great in two of his last three starts but the one where he had problems was against the Yankees. In that game on Sept. 2, Garza lasted only five innings after giving up six runs. Overall in three career starts versus the Bombers, Garza is 1-2 with a 4.34 ERA. The UNDER is 4-1 in Garza’s last five road starts.

Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 series openers.
The OVER is 9-3 in Tampa Bay's last 12 games overall.

Key Injuries - CF B.J. Upton (.274;quad) is questionable.
3B Evan Longoria (.278; wrist) is day-to-day.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Yankees: Sidney Ponson got his first win in close to a month in his most recent outing against Seattle. Ponson wasn’t dominant, allowing three runs over six innings, but he did enough to get the win. Ponson has faced the Rays 25 times in his career, compiling a record of 8-9 to go along with a 4.19 ERA. The OVER is a strong play when Ponson pitches, cashing in each of his last four starts.

Yankees are 1-5 in Ponson’s last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
The OVER is 5-0 in New York's last 5 vs. AL East.

Key Injuries - C Ivan Rodriguez (.279; suspension) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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Major League Baseball – Streaking Pitchers

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Friday, September 12

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Friday’s streaking and slumping pitchers

Streaking

Cliff Lee, Cleveland Indians (21-2, 2.28)

Lee is 3-0 and has a solid 1.13 ERA in his last three starts and has relinquished more than two earned runs in a start just once in his last 10 overall.

Lee is undefeated in his last 10 and is 9-0 with a 2.14 ERA at home. He is 4-0 and has a 2.15 ERA in four starts this season against the Kansas City Royals.

The Indians are 22-6 in Lee's last 28 starts and are 4-0 in Lee's last four starts against the Royals.

Jason Marquis, Chicago Cubs (10-8, 4.36)

Marquis is 2-1 and has a 1.77 ERA in his last three starts, including two road wins in which he relinquished just two total earned runs in 14.2 IP.

Marquis, who is in his second season with the Cubs, is 3-1 in his last four road starts and has a 3.05 ERA overall on the outside Chi-Town. He is also 9-6 all-time against the lowly Houston Astros.

The Cubs are 6-2 in Marquis' last eight road starts and are 15-4 in their last 19 road contests.



Slumping

Daniel Cabrera, Baltimore Orioles (8-9, 5.26)

Cabrera has landed on the slumping list often this season but it's not without good cause. He has just two wins in his last 10 starts and is 0-2 with a 12.27 ERA in his last three overall.

Cabrera is winless in his last three at home, including a loss to the Oakland Athletics in which he conceded two earned runs and one homer in three innings. He is 0-1 and has a lofty 9.00 ERA in one start this season against the Minnesota Twins.

The Orioles are 1-4 in Cabrera's last five home starts and are 5-16 in their last 21 against the Twins.

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Major League Baseball - Dunkel Index

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Dunkel Index

Texas at Oakland
The Rangers look to follow up last night's 6-1 win over Oakland and pick up their sixth victory in eight games. Texas is the underdog pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the Rangers favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Texas (+115). Here are all of today's games

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Game 901-902: St. Louis at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Thompson) 14.541; Pittsburgh (Maholm) 13.494
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 903-904: Milwaukee at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Parra) 15.090; Philadelphia (Hamels) 14.050
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-200); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+190); Under

Game 905-906: Atlanta at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hampton) 15.262; NY Mets (Santana) 17.499
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-275); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-275); Under

Game 907-908: Washington at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Martis) 15.490; Florida (Olsen) 14.547
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Florida (-200); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+190); Under

Game 909-910: Chicago Cubs at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Marquis) 15.015; Houston (Arias) 16.549
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 911-912: LA Dodgers at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 14.534; Colorado (Francis) 14.745
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+115); Under

Game 913-914: Cincinnati at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Cueto) 13.571; Arizona (Webb) 13.913
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-215); 8
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-215); Over

Game 915-916: San Francisco at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Sanchez) 14.352; San Diego (Peavy) 16.593
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 2; 6
Vegas Line: San Diego (-175); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-175); Under


Game 917-918: Toronto at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Purcey) 16.138; Boston (Wakefield) 17.464
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Boston (-155); 10
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-155); Over

Game 919-920: Minnesota at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Baker) 14.024; Baltimore (Cabrera) 15.109
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-160); 10
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+150); Over

Game 921-922: Tampa Bay at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Garza) 17.466; NY Yankees (Ponson) 15.986
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-135); 10
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-135); Over

Game 923-924: Kansas City at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Meche) 14.143; Cleveland (Lee) 16.005
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-210); 7
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-210); Over

Game 925-926: Detroit at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 14.225; White Sox (Danks) 15.464
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-155); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-155); Over

Game 927-928: Texas at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Harrison) 16.525; Oakland (Smith) 15.668
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Oakland (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+115); Over

Game 929-930: Seattle at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Rowland-Smith) 15.345; LA Angels (Saunders) 16.802
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-155); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-155); Over

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Major League Baseball – Long Sheet

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Long Sheet


Friday, September 12

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ST LOUIS (78 - 68) at PITTSBURGH (60 - 86) - 7:05 PM
JOEL PINEIRO (R) vs. PAUL MAHOLM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 72-55 (+19.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MAHOLM is 12-2 (+10.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MAHOLM is 10-5 (+6.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 78-68 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 38-34 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 78-68 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 54-45 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 39-28 (+12.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ST LOUIS is 24-18 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PINEIRO is 8-2 (+8.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-7 (+2.5 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.7 Units)

JOEL PINEIRO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
PINEIRO is 3-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.02 and a WHIP of 1.276.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MAHOLM is 2-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.72 and a WHIP of 1.513.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.5 units)

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MILWAUKEE (83 - 64) at PHILADELPHIA (80 - 67) - 7:05 PM
MANNY PARRA (L) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 3-8 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 31-42 (-18.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 39-33 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 38-31 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
HAMELS is 7-11 (-10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

MANNY PARRA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

COLE HAMELS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HAMELS is 1-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.77 and a WHIP of 1.024.
His team's record is 1-3 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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ATLANTA (65 - 82) at NY METS (82 - 63) - 7:10 PM
MIKE HAMPTON (L) vs. JOHAN SANTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 65-82 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 24-48 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 25-35 (-17.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 64-80 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 45-54 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 17-26 (-17.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 28-36 (-12.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 21-6 (+11.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SANTANA is 93-40 (+31.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 78-26 (+39.5 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 73-21 (+36.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 16-7 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
HAMPTON is 87-45 (+32.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAMPTON is 31-13 (+18.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 32-34 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 3-8 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 7-5 (+2.6 Units) against NY METS this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.3 Units)

MIKE HAMPTON vs. NY METS since 1997
HAMPTON is 9-7 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.87 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 12-11 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-17. (-13.4 units)

JOHAN SANTANA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
SANTANA is 0-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.80 and a WHIP of 1.441.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)

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WASHINGTON (56 - 90) at FLORIDA (74 - 72) - 7:10 PM
SHAIRON MARTIS (R) vs. SCOTT OLSEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 37-66 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 4-19 (-16.0 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 31-59 (-19.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
FLORIDA is 74-72 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 51-33 (+25.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 30-21 (+9.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 33-27 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
FLORIDA is 73-70 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 52-56 (+2.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 52-53 (+5.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 33-33 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 38-37 (+23.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 34-30 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 7-17 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 10-2 (+8.8 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)

SHAIRON MARTIS vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.

SCOTT OLSEN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
OLSEN is 5-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.609.
His team's record is 6-5 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.7 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (88 - 58) at HOUSTON (80 - 67) - 8:05 PM
JASON MARQUIS (R) vs. ALBERTO ARIAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 84-96 (-25.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 140-199 (-62.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 458-488 (-116.7 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
MARQUIS is 47-66 (-40.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 80-67 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 44-36 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 43-29 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 9-1 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
HOUSTON is 39-31 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 78-66 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 59-47 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 55-49 (+14.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 47-32 (+21.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 21-9 (+15.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
HOUSTON is 43-34 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 19-10 (+16.7 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 88-58 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 86-54 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 9-6 (+6.7 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.5 Units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MARQUIS is 9-6 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.92 and a WHIP of 1.528.
His team's record is 12-10 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-9. (+0.8 units)

ALBERTO ARIAS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (65 - 81) at SAN DIEGO (57 - 90) - 10:05 PM
JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L) vs. JAKE PEAVY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 136-172 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 27-47 (-21.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 136-172 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 29-27 (+8.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 655-546 (+83.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 361-348 (+43.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-33 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 57-89 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 8-16 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 57-89 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 38-67 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 17-32 (-16.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 20-36 (-15.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 10-5 (+6.2 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
11 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.3 Units)

JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SANCHEZ is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
PEAVY is 11-7 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.172.
His team's record is 12-10 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-11. (-3.1 units)

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TORONTO (79 - 67) at BOSTON (85 - 60) - 7:05 PM
DAVID PURCEY (L) vs. TIM WAKEFIELD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 11-25 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 192-129 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 18-4 (+11.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 this season.
BOSTON is 49-21 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 82-47 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 42-16 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 79-67 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 9-1 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
TORONTO is 62-46 (+13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 45-33 (+8.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TORONTO is 44-33 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 24-16 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 90-77 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
BOSTON is 285-262 (-48.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
BOSTON is 34-39 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 18-22 (-9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
WAKEFIELD is 23-36 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAKEFIELD is 11-21 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-4 (+4.5 Units) against BOSTON this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

DAVID PURCEY vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

TIM WAKEFIELD vs. TORONTO since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 13-8 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 19-13 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-18. (-7.5 units)

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MINNESOTA (80 - 66) at BALTIMORE (65 - 80) - 7:05 PM
SCOTT BAKER (R) vs. DANIEL CABRERA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 14-22 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 14-8 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
BALTIMORE is 53-49 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 49-52 (+5.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CABRERA is 19-7 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 80-66 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 18-5 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
MINNESOTA is 56-43 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-47 (+4.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 464-502 (-104.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 464-502 (-104.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 56-102 (-30.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 46-93 (-32.8 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.
CABRERA is 5-18 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-1 (+1.5 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

SCOTT BAKER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BAKER is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.29 and a WHIP of 1.431.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

DANIEL CABRERA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
CABRERA is 5-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.92 and a WHIP of 1.326.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.4 units)

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TAMPA BAY (87 - 57) at NY YANKEES (77 - 69) - 7:05 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. SIDNEY PONSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 87-57 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 18-5 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
TAMPA BAY is 36-26 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TAMPA BAY is 56-39 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 63-36 (+24.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 52-34 (+13.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TAMPA BAY is 46-30 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY YANKEES are 77-69 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 5-10 (-10.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 this season.
NY YANKEES are 21-30 (-23.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 70-62 (-21.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 67-57 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 47-49 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 102-75 (-36.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 33-34 (-12.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PONSON is 3-14 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PONSON is 17-36 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 9-6 (+0.8 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.5 Units)

MATT GARZA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
GARZA is 1-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.86 and a WHIP of 1.380.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

SIDNEY PONSON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PONSON is 8-9 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.22 and a WHIP of 1.381.
His team's record is 12-13 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-14. (-5.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (62 - 83) at CLEVELAND (71 - 74) - 7:05 PM
GIL MECHE (R) vs. CLIFF LEE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 36-59 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MECHE is 9-20 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MECHE is 5-18 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
LEE is 22-6 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
LEE is 19-5 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LEE is 16-4 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
LEE is 14-4 (+9.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 30-21 (+17.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
MECHE is 5-0 (+9.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MECHE is 23-13 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 71-74 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 65-65 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 34-39 (-12.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 38-41 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 9-5 (+1.5 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-1.1 Units)

GIL MECHE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
MECHE is 4-7 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.448.
His team's record is 6-11 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-10. (-3.8 units)

CLIFF LEE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
LEE is 11-4 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.49 and a WHIP of 1.311.
His team's record is 13-5 (+5.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-9. (-1.8 units)

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DETROIT (70 - 76) at CHI WHITE SOX (81 - 65) - 8:11 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 70-76 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 33-38 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 8-15 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
DETROIT is 27-36 (-19.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 65-65 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 46-47 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 35-40 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 20-35 (-18.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 8-18 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
VERLANDER is 12-18 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 5-12 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 11-17 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 81-64 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 49-25 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 37-23 (+14.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 77-51 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 47-27 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 14-6 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
DANKS is 5-12 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 9-6 (+4.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
VERLANDER is 2-8 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.01 and a WHIP of 1.361.
His team's record is 3-10 (-9.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-4. (+4.5 units)

JOHN DANKS vs. DETROIT since 1997
DANKS is 2-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.80 and a WHIP of 1.300.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.2 units)

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TEXAS (72 - 75) at OAKLAND (67 - 79) - 10:05 PM
MATT HARRISON (L) vs. GREG SMITH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 72-75 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 36-39 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 25-20 (+9.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 66-69 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 54-55 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 143-165 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 49-65 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 31-37 (-19.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 75-76 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 20-29 (-18.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 7-12 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
OAKLAND is 132-149 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 30-36 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 9-4 (+6.7 Units) against OAKLAND this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

MATT HARRISON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HARRISON is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

GREG SMITH vs. TEXAS since 1997
SMITH is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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SEATTLE (57 - 88) at LA ANGELS (89 - 57) - 10:05 PM
RYAN ROWLAND-SMITH (L) vs. JOE SAUNDERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 57-88 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 22-35 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 52-81 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 38-60 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 35-52 (-15.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 89-57 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 180-132 (+41.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 83-50 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAUNDERS is 20-8 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 19-7 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 31-12 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 89-88 (-52.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 8-4 (+3.4 Units) against SEATTLE this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.2 Units)

RYAN ROWLAND-SMITH vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

JOE SAUNDERS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SAUNDERS is 4-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.412.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.1 units)

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Major League Baseball – Hot lines

MLB


Friday, September 12

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Hot lines: Today’s MLB bets
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Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox (-155, 9)

The White Sox look to beat the Detroit Tigers for the fifth time in seven tries at home on Friday night when they open their final three-game series of 2008.

Chicago (81-65) dropped seven of eight contests to Toronto, including three of four this week - a stretch capped by Thursday's 6-4 defeat. The bullpen, which allowed two runs and five hits in 1 2-3 innings, compiled a 7.94 ERA during the set.

"We have the type of team that can win seven in a row, six in a row, but we have the type of team that can lose five or six in a row. That's the way we've played all year long," White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said.

Streaky play outside the division has kept the White Sox from dominating in the AL Central. Chicago comes in with a one-game lead over second-place Minnesota.

The White Sox, though, are 37-23 versus Central foes, posting a 9-6 mark versus Detroit. The Tigers, meanwhile, are just 27-36 against the division with Justin Verlander (10-15, 4.78 ERA) going 4-10 in 17 starts versus those clubs.

"We all have to do a better job against our division - all of us, not just Verlander," manager Jim Leyland told the Tigers' official Web site.

On Saturday, Verlander didn't factor in the Tigers' 6-4 win at Minnesota. He gave up four earned runs and eight hits while walking four over 5 2-3 innings.

"I felt like I made some progress on some of the things I'm working on," said Verlander, 2-6 with a 7.17 ERA over his last nine starts.

The right-hander is 2-8 with a 6.01 ERA in 13 career starts versus the White Sox, losing four of five this year.

Pick: White Sox


Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies (+105, 9)

The Los Angeles Dodgers have opened up some breathing room in the NL West race, thanks in large part to Manny Ramirez.

After losing eight straight on the road from Aug. 22-29, the surging Dodgers (75-71) have won 10 of 11 overall to take a season-high 3 1/2-game lead over second-place Arizona.

In his last five games, Ramirez is hitting .368 (7-for-19) with four homers and 11 RBIs. He's hit 14 of his 34 homers this season in 38 games with the Dodgers after they acquired him as part of a three-team trade on July 31.

The Rockies, meanwhile, have fallen into a slump after a hot stretch. Colorado won 13 of 19 from Aug. 15-Sept. 5, but it's lost five straight since including a three-game sweep by Atlanta .Third-place Colorado dropped the finale on Thursday 8-4 to fall 8 1/2 games behind the Dodgers.

To snap their longest losing streak since an eight-game slide in June, the Rockies will have to cool off Chad Billingsley (14-10, 3.02 ERA).

Billingsley, who has won his last two starts, pitched 6 1-3 scoreless innings against Arizona on Saturday, allowing four hits while striking out nine in the 7-2 win. He is 4-1 with a 2.41 ERA in his last eight starts.

The right-hander is 0-2 with a 5.76 ERA in five starts and two relief appearances against the Rockies. In a start against them on Aug. 20, he allowed two runs and five hits in six innings of a 4-3 loss.

He didn't factor in the decision and neither did Jeff Francis (4-9, 5.03), who is scheduled to start this game for Colorado.

The left-hander is 1-1 with a 2.05 ERA in his last four starts. He pitched 6 1-3 innings Saturday against Houston, allowing two runs and seven hits in a 2-0 loss. It was the second straight start in which the Rockies failed to provide Francis with any run support.

Francis is 5-2 with a 2.60 ERA in 13 starts against the Dodgers, and 1-1 with a 2.49 in four starts against them this year.

Pick: Rockies

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Short Sheet


Friday, September 12th

National League

St Louis at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Joel Pineiro (R) vs. Paul Maholm (L)
Pineiro: STL 28-44 after a one run loss
Maholm: 12-2 TSR at home when the total is 9 to 9.5

Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Manny Parra (L) vs. Cole Hamels (L)
Parra: 3-9 TSR in second half
Hamels: PHI 30-9 as a home favorite of -150 to -200

Atlanta at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Mike Hampton (L) vs. Johan Santana (R)
Hampton: 87-45 TSR when the total is 8 to 8.5
Santana: 3-8 TSR at home against NL East

Washington at Florida, 7:10 ET
Shairon Martis (R) vs. Scott Olsen (L)
Martis: WAS 30-21 OVER vs. left-handed starters
Olsen: Fla 19-34 after a game where the bullpen gave up no runs

Chicago Cubs at Houston, 8:05 ET
Jason Marquis (R) vs. Alberto Arias (R)
Marquis: CHC 14-24 playing with triple revenge
Arias: HOU 9-1 in September

LA Dodgers at Colorado, 9:05 ET
Chad Billingsley (R) vs. Jeff Francis (L)
Billingsley: 0-7 TSR after giving up 2+ runs
Francis: 15-10 TSR as an underdog

Cincinnati at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Johnny Cueto (R) vs. Brandon Webb (R)
Cueto: 18-9 Under this season
Webb: Ari 30-9 Under revenging one run loss

San Francisco at San Diego, 10:05 ET
Jonathan Sanchez (L) vs. Jake Peavy (R)
Sanchez: SF 5-1 Under at San Diego
Peavy: 7-0 Under in night games


American League

Toronto at Boston, 7:05 ET
David Purcey (L) vs. Tim Wakefield (R)
Purcey: Tor 68-43 Under when the total is 10 or higher
Wakefield: Bos 22-4 as a home favorite of -150 to -200

Minnesota at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Scott Baker (R) vs. Daniel Cabrera (R)
Baker: Min 0-9 Away vs. AL East
Cabrera: 10-0 TSR at home vs. AL Central

Tampa Bay at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET ESPN
Matt Garza (R) vs. Sidney Ponson (R)
Garza: TB 10-1 Under off underdog division win
Ponson: NYY 12-23 when the total is 10 or higher

Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Gil Meche (R) vs. Cliff Lee (L)
Meche: 10-1 TSR as a road underdog of +150 to +200
Lee: 11-2 Over at home vs. division

Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Justin Verlander (R) vs. John Danks (L)
Verlander: 5-12 TSR vs. division
Danks: White Sox 20-6 Over as a favorite of -150 or more

Texas at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Matt Harrison (L) vs. Greg Smith (L)
Harrison: 6-0 TSR as an underdog
Smith: Oak 19-37 after scoring 2 runs or less

Seattle at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
Ryan Rowland-Smith (L) vs. Joe Saunders (L)
Rowland-Smith: Sea 0-8 if bullpen allowed 5+ runs last game
Saunders: Angels 17-5 off underdog division win

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Major League Baseball - Tips & Trends

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Updated

Friday, September 12

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Milwaukee Brewers at Philadelphia Phillies [7:05 PM ET]

Brewers: Manny Parra has not pitched well recently. In his last two starts, Parra has allowed 12 hits and 11 runs in just 10 innings of work. Overall, the Brewers have lost four of the last five games that Parra has started. Parra has only faced the Phillies once in his career and it was in relief but things didn’t go well, as he gave up two walks and two runs in just one inning.

Brewers are 1-4 in Parra’s last 5 starts vs. NL East.
Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 Friday games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 4 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)

Phillies (-200, O/U 8.5): Cole Hamels had been cruising along up until his most recent outing against the Mets when he took the loss after giving up nine hits and five runs in just five innings of work. Before that poor performance, Hamels had allowed two runs or less in five straight starts. Hamels is just 6-6 at home this year, although his ERA is an impressive 3.03. The UNDER is 4-2-1 in Hamels’ last seven starts.

Phillies are 10-4 in their last 14 home games.
The OVER is 5-1 in Philadelphia's last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter.

Key Injuries - OF Geoff Jenkins (.246; hip) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 6



Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees [ESPN | 7:05 PM ET]

Rays (-130, O/U 10): Matt Garza is coming off a tough loss his last time out against the Blue Jays after allowing just one run in seven innings of work. Garza has been great in two of his last three starts but the one where he had problems was against the Yankees. In that game on Sept. 2, Garza lasted only five innings after giving up six runs. Overall in three career starts versus the Bombers, Garza is 1-2 with a 4.34 ERA. The UNDER is 4-1 in Garza’s last five road starts.

Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 series openers.
The OVER is 9-3 in Tampa Bay's last 12 games overall.

Key Injuries - CF B.J. Upton (.274;quad) is questionable.
3B Evan Longoria (.278; wrist) is day-to-day.

PROJECTED SCORE: 7 (Side Play of the Day)

Yankees: Sidney Ponson got his first win in close to a month in his most recent outing against Seattle. Ponson wasn’t dominant, allowing three runs over six innings, but he did enough to get the win. Ponson has faced the Rays 25 times in his career, compiling a record of 8-9 to go along with a 4.19 ERA. The OVER is a strong play when Ponson pitches, cashing in each of his last four starts.

Yankees are 1-5 in Ponson’s last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
The OVER is 5-0 in New York's last 5 vs. AL East.

Key Injuries - C Ivan Rodriguez (.279; suspension) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

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