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**pm530** · 08-05-2009, 07:29 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Wednesday, August 5

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Red Sox and Rays meet again in Tampa Bay, the Tigers take on the Orioles, and the Padres try to top the Braves.

Colliding in the Junior Circuit . . .

Brad Penny (7-5, 5.07 ERA) will take on David Price (4-4, 5.10 ERA) as the Red Sox conclude their two-game set against the Rays in Tampa Bay on Wednesday night. Righthander Penny will be looking to bounce back from his last outing, in which he surrendered seven earned runs on seven hits over five innings in a loss to the Athletics. Lefthander Price is coming off a strong start against the Royals in which he gave up just one earned run on five hits over seven innings of work.

Elsewhere around the American League on Wednesday it'll be the Yankees at Toronto, Minnesota at Cleveland, Seattle at Kansas City, the Angels at the White Sox, Texas at Oakland, and Baltimore at Detroit. Orioles righthander Jeremy Guthrie (7-10, 5.37 ERA) will get the ball in that contest; Guthrie has given up 11 earned runs over his last 13 1-3 innings of work. The Tigers will counter with Edwin Jackson (7-5, 2.64 ERA), who has only two victories in his last 10 outings.

Clashing in the Senior Circuit . . .

Tommy Hanson (5-2, 3.25 ERA) will take the mound for the Braves on Wednesday as they finish off their road series in San Diego. Righthander Hanson is coming off back-to-back losses to the Dodgers and Brewers, but allowed only six earned runs over 13 innings in those outings. The Padres will give the ball to Chad Gaudin (4-9, 4.76 ERA) on Wednesday night. Righthander Gaudin lasted just 1 2-3 innings versus the Brewers in his last outing, surrendering seven runs.

Also on the National League slate for Wednesday: St. Louis at the Mets, San Francisco at Houston, Arizona at Pittsburgh, Florida at Washington, the Cubs at Cincinnati, Milwaukee at the Dodgers, and Colorado at Philadelphia. The Rockies will try to get a win out of Jorge De La Rosa (9-7, 4.68 ERA) in that matchup; Colorado has won nine of the lefthander's past 10 trips to the mound. J.A. Happ (7-2, 2.97 ERA) will try to shake off a two-game skid for Philadelphia.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Finally, there is just one game on the WNBA schedule for Wednesday, with Chicago at Indiana. The Eastern-leading Fever are on a three-game winning streak which sees them at 15-4 straight-up and 12-7 against-the-spread on the season; they beat Washington 87-79 last time out. The Sky (10-10 SU, 7-13 ATS) have won each of their past two games, topping Connecticut 84-72 last time out. Indiana beat Chicago 84-74 when the teams last met back on July 15.

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**pm530** · 08-05-2009, 07:30 AM

Six-pack for Wednesday

-- Evan Longoria tied game with 8th-inning HR, won game with 13th inning HR; he also was walked intentionally and whiffed four times.

-- Florida led 4-0 in 8th, then Nationals scored six times in bottom of 8th to beat the Marlins 6-4, the kind of game playoff teams don't lose.

-- Tom Gorzelanny won his first start as a Cub, 6-3 at Cincinnati.

-- Rays have dropped BJ Upton to 7th in batting order, as his season from hell continues. Jason Bartlett is now batting leadoff in St Pete.

-- Albert Pujols homered in 8th-10th innings, as Cardinals scored twice in 9th to tie game, then won 12-7 in 10, a brutal loss for the Mets.

-- Gio Gonzalez allowed 11 runs in 2.2 IP July 20; in three starts since then, against Bronx-Boston-Texas, he is 2-0, 1.89.

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Wednesday's Den: Playing name association with NFC teams

This is purely subjective-- but this is what name I think of first when I think about each team. One name, number or stadium only.........we'll do the AFC teams tomorrow.

-- Arizona-- Seeing Larry Fitzgerald racing down middle of field with the go-ahead TD in last year's Super Bowl, it was like watching 70 years of futility disappear with one play. #11 is now the face of this franchise.

-- Atlanta-- For better or worse, it is Michael Vick, who is the first QB to win a road playoff game at Lambeau Field, but will be known forever for less positive reasons. Didn't have a good second option here.

-- Carolina-- Kicker John Kasay is last original Panther on the squad.

-- Chicago-- Lot of choices here, but since I'm a little older, Dick Butkus is my choice. Just the name-- Butkus-- makes you think football. Bears have an assistant offensive line coach, Luke Butkus, #51's nephew.

-- Dallas-- Had trouble with this one, but settled on Roger Staubach; to me, the three greatest QBs ever are Staubach, John Elway, Steve Young, and if I had to choose one guy with the ball on my own 20 at the 2:00 warning down three points, I'd take Staubach or Kurt Warner.

-- Detroit-- The number 20. I'd like to know another franchise where one number was worn by three better players than Lem Barney, Billy Sims and Barry Sanders. If you can think of one, please let me know.

-- Green Bay-- Vince Lombardi. Seeing as NFL championship trophy is named after the man, and he won five titles in nine years, there's not lot of room for discussion here.Best coach in NFL history? Maybe.

-- Minnesota-- I was in Twin Cities in 1998, went to **** of America, a terrific ****. Little did I know this **** was built where Metropolitan Stadium once stood. God I hated that place, where my Rams lost their best chances to win Super Bowls back in the 70's. When I think of the Vikings, I think of that damn cold outdoor stadium.

-- New Orleans-- Saints were incredibly inept before Jim Mora was the coach, but he made them winners quickly, and for most part, they have been good ever since. Some interesting choices here-- Archie Manning, Drew Brees, the city itself, but Mora turned the Saints around.

-- NY Giants-- Lot of history here; first instinct was to say Bill Parcells but he's bounced around so much its hard to associate him with just one team. I'm going to say Lawrence Taylor, the dominant personality on the Super Bowl title teams in the late 80's/early 90's.

-- Philadelphia-- Andy Reid has made the Eagles a perennial contender, keeping the Birds up near the top in a city that is totally hungry for the first Eagle championship since 1960. He seems like a nice guy, but also has had to battle some off-field problems with his kids.

-- Rams-- I was in the Edward Jones Dome in January 2000 when Kurt Warner hit Ricky Proehl for NFC-winning TD with 3:00 left, then sat and held my breath as the Ram defense stopped Tampa Bay and won an NFC title. As a Ram fan, there is only one choice here: Kurt Warner.

-- San Francisco-- Jerry Rice is by far the greatest receiver in history of the NFL; his presence opened up plays for teammates, and always made his QBs look just a little bit better than they were. What a great player.

-- Seattle-- My friend Phil is a huge Jim Zorn fan, but my choice here is Steve Largent, who went from Hall of Fame WR to Congressman. Did anyone ever get more out of his talent than Largent? What great hands.

-- Tampa Bay--When I think of the Bucs I think defense, and Derrick Brooks was a great defensive player for a long time by the Bay. I'm not even sure I've ever heard the guy speak-- all he did was play ball.

-- Washington-- Redskins won three Super Bowls with three different QBs under the tutelage of Joe Gibbs, so even though two of those titles came in strike-plagued seasons, there is no other choice here.

From: Armadillo
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**pm530** · 08-05-2009, 07:32 AM

WNBA
Dunkel Index

Chicago at Indiana
The Fever look to take advantage of a Chicago team that is just 1-5 ATS in its last 6 road games. Indiana is the pick (-7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Fever favored by 15. Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-7 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5

Game 651-652: Chicago at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 105.219; Indiana 120.117
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 15; 153 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 7 1/2; 152
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-7 1/2); Over

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WNBA
Long Sheet

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Wednesday, August 5
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CHICAGO (10 - 10) at INDIANA (15 - 4) - 8/5/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in road games this season.
CHICAGO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-4 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 7-2 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Wednesday, August 5

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Lady Luck: Today's WNBA best bet
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Chicago Sky at Indiana Fever (-7, 151.5)

Indiana Fever guard Katie Douglas as been unstoppable since the All-Star break.

Douglas is averaging 30.0 points in three games since the break, climbing to eighth in the WNBA in scoring at 17.5 points per game. During her hot streak, she is shooting 26-of-53 from the field and 32-of-35 from the line.

Douglas has the Fever rolling again. Earlier this season, Indiana rattled off a franchise-record 11-game winning streak that included a 9-2 mark against the spread. The Fever have come out of the break with three wins in a row, going 2-1 against the spread.

Douglas is averaging 12 points against Chicago this season, helping Indiana to a pair of double-digit wins. The Fever have won five of the last six meetings.

Pick: Indiana

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**pm530** · 08-05-2009, 07:37 AM

Looking forward to this week's Canadian Football league
(....later there will more info)

CFL
Dunkel Index

Toronto at Montreal
The Argonauts look to build on their 5-0 ATS record in their last 5 games in Week 6. Toronto is the pick (+13 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Alouettes favored by 10. Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+13 1/2). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

Game 401-402: Toronto at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 110.391; Montreal 120.352
Dunkel Line: Montreal by 10; 54
Vegas Line: Montreal by 13 1/2; 51
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+13 1/2); Over

Game 403-404: Saskatchewan at BC
Dunkel Ratings: Saskatchewan 105.965; BC 113.429
Dunkel Line: BC by 7 1/2; 53
Vegas Line: BC by 1; 59
Dunkel Pick: BC (-1); Under

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

Game 405-406: Edmonton at Hamilton
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 111.722; Hamilton 107.713
Dunkel Line: Edmonton by 4; 43 1/2
Vegas Line: Edmonton by 1; 52
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (-1); Under

Game 407-408: Winnipeg at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 107.123; Calgary 115.335
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 8; 57 1/2
Vegas Line: Calgary by 14 1/2; 51
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+14 1/2); Over

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CFL
Long Sheet

Week 6

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Friday, August 7
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TORONTO (2 - 3) at MONTREAL (4 - 1) - 8/7/2009, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 4-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 5-2 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SASKATCHEWAN (3 - 2) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (1 - 4) - 8/7/2009, 10:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SASKATCHEWAN is 5-4 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-4 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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EDMONTON (3 - 2) at HAMILTON (3 - 2) - 8/8/2009, 6:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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WINNIPEG (2 - 3) at CALGARY (2 - 3) - 8/8/2009, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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Trend Report
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Friday, August 7

7:30 PM
TORONTO vs. MONTREAL
Toronto is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games
Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Montreal's last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto

10:30 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
Saskatchewan is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Saskatchewan is 16-6 ATS in its last 22 games when playing British Columbia
British Columbia is 3-10-1 ATS in its last 14 games at home
British Columbia is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home

Saturday, August 8

6:30 PM
EDMONTON vs. HAMILTON
Edmonton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Hamilton
Edmonton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Hamilton
Hamilton is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Hamilton's last 5 games when playing Edmonton

9:30 PM
WINNIPEG vs. CALGARY
Winnipeg is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Winnipeg is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Calgary is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
Calgary is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Winnipeg

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**pm530** · 08-05-2009, 07:38 AM

MLB
Baseball Today

SCOREBOARD

Wednesday, August 5

Milwaukee at Los Angeles Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EDT). Fresh off his longest outing in a few years, Jason Schmidt (2-1) will try to lift the Dodgers to another victory. Schmidt lasted six innings, giving up one hit in a 5-0 win over the Braves on July 31.

STARS

Tuesday

-Albert Pujols, Cardinals, hit two homers including a grand slam in the 10th inning of a 12-7 victory over the New York Mets.

-Manny Ramirez and Matt Kemp, Dodgers. Ramirez ended his 10-game RBI drought with a homer and a two-run double, and Kemp homered and finished with four hits and five RBIs in Los Angeles' 17-4 victory over Milwaukee.

-Evan Longoria, Rays, hit two homers, including the game-winning two-run shot in the bottom of the 13th inning of a 4-2 victory over Boston.

-Scott Podsednik, White Sox, had an RBI single with two outs in the ninth to lift Chicago to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

-Adam Dunn, Nationals, hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in a 6-4 victory over Florida.

NEAR NO-NO

Arizona's Yusmeiro Petit took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and combined with Leonel Rosales on a one-hitter in a 6-0 win at Pittsburgh on Tuesday night. Petit, who snapped a seven-game losing streak with his first victory in more than 11 months in his previous start, walked three and struck out four in eight innings. The right-hander threw a season-high 107 pitches - 73 for strikes - in going longer than seven innings for the first time in his career.

STRONG STARTS

Scott Baker allowed three hits in seven scoreless innings of Minnesota's 10-1 victory at Cleveland on Tuesday night. He struck out four and walked one. ... Tom Gorzelanny allowed one run and three hits in 7 1-3 innings and had an RBI single in the Chicago Cubs' 6-3 victory at Cincinnati. ... Jonathan Sanchez gave up four singles and struck out eight in seven scoreless innings to snap a nine-game road losing streak in San Francisco's 8-1 victory at Houston. ... Javier Vazquez gave up two runs and four hits in seven innings, winning his fourth consecutive decision as the Braves beat the Padres 9-2. ... Gio Gonzalez took a no-hitter into the fifth before finishing with 6 2-3 strong innings in Oakland's 6-0 win over Texas. ... Andy Pettitte limited Toronto to one run and four hits in 6 2-3 innings, helping the New York Yankees to a 5-3 victory over the Blue Jays.

SNAPPED

Adrian Gonzalez's consecutive games streak of 314 games ended Tuesday night when the Padres' All-Star was held out of the starting lineup for the second straight game to give him extra rest. But unlike Monday night, when he extended the longest active streak by entering the game in the ninth as a defensive replacement, Gonzalez stayed on the bench during San Diego's 9-2 loss.

START AND FINISH

Ichiro Suzuki homered on the second pitch of the game then ended it with a great sliding catch as the Seattle Mariners outlasted Kansas City 7-6 on Tuesday night, snapping a five-game losing streak against the Royals. Kansas City loaded the bases with two outs against Seattle closer David Aardsma with two singles and a walk. John Buck lifted a high fly ball to right and Suzuki went into a feet-first slide to make the game-ending catch in foul territory.

WINNING DEBUT, LOSING DEBUT

Brian Matusz won his major league debut, pitching five strong innings in Baltimore's 8-2 victory at Detroit, spoiling Jarrod Washburn's first start with the Tigers. Matusz, the fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft, allowed a run and six hits, walking three and striking out five. Washburn, acquired from Seattle on July 31, gave up six runs and six hits in 5 1-3 innings.

ALL OR NOTHING

Evan Longoria went 2 for 6 with two homers - including a game-ending two-run shot with two outs in the bottom of the 13th inning - and struck out four times in the Rays' 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. Longoria homered in the eighth off Daniel Bard, tying the score 2-2, then hit the tiebreaking shot off Takashi Saito five innings later.

EVERYDAY INDEED

Texas' Eddie Guardado appeared in his 900th game, pitching a scoreless seventh in the Rangers' 6-0 loss at Oakland on Tuesday night. Guardado became the fifth left-hander to appear in as many games, and ranks third among active pitchers in games.

SHUT DOWN

Troy Glaus' bulging disk in his lower back has not responded to treatment, forcing the St. Louis Cardinals to end the third baseman's minor league rehab assignment. Glaus had arthroscopic shoulder surgery in January and hasn't played all season. Glaus was examined by team doctors in St. Louis over the weekend and the club said it will be a week to 10 days before he's able to resume baseball activities. Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said Glaus may be able to return to the majors in September.

SPEAKING

"I'm human. I'm not a machine. I work hard. I'm ready every day. I didn't put my head down. I don't change myself and I don't change my approach.'' - St. Louis slugger Albert Pujols, after snapping out of an 0-for-13 skid with two homers, including a grand slam in the 10th inning of the Cardinals' 12-7 victory over the New York Mets.

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 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 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 at least 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 28; Eric Hinske 32

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**pm530** · 08-05-2009, 07:39 AM

MLB
This Day in Baseball

On August 5 in Baseball History...

1879 - After Providence pitcher Bobby Mathews gives up six runs in the first two innings, he switches positions with third baseman John Ward, who pitches shutout ball the rest of the way to rally the Grays to a 7-6 win. Captain George Wright will successfully employ this pitching scheme several more times during the season.

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

1931 - 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.

1955 - After playing 274 straight games at second base, Nellie Fox is given a day off by White Sox manager Marty Marion. Fox will come back the next day and start a streak of 798 consecutive games.

1957 - The Brooklyn Sports Authority gets an engineering report on a 50,000-seat stadium in the downtown area. It will cost an estimated $20.7 million, including the land site. Indications are that there will be trouble finding a market for the bond issue.

1964 - After weeks of negotiating, Ford Frick tells the league presidents and club owners he will not run for another term as commissioner.

1969 - Willie Stargell is the first to hit a home run out of Dodger Stadium. The shot off Alan Foster over the right field pavilion roof travels 506 feet.

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

1975 - The first eight Phillies hit safely in a game against Bill Bonham and the Cubs, setting a major league record. The Phils win easily 13-5.

1979 - Willie Mays, Warren Giles, and Hack Wilson are inducted into the Hall of Fame.

1980 - Expos manager Dick Williams wins his 1,000th career game, an 11-5 victory over the Mets at Olympic Stadium.

1984 - Toronto's Cliff Johnson hits his 19th career pinch home run, breaking the major league record of 18 he had shared with Jerry Lynch. Johnson's eighth-inning blast gives the Blue Jays a 4-3 win over the Orioles.

1986 - The Reds pound the Giants' new pitcher Steve Carlton for seven runs in 3 1/3 innings to win 11-6. Carlton records his 4,000th strikeout to join Nolan Ryan as the only pitchers to reach that plateau. The Giants release Carlton after this start and he joins the White Sox.

1990 - Hall of Fame induction ceremonies for Jim Palmer and Joe Morgan are rained out in Cooperstown, New York. The ceremony was conducted the following day at a local high school.

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**pm530** · 08-05-2009, 07:40 AM

MLB
Dunkel Index

NY Yankees at Toronto
The Yankees look to take advantage of a Toronto team that is just 3-7 in its last 10 games as an underdog. New York is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Yankees favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-120). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5

Game 901-902: St. Louis at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Lohse) 15.364; NY Mets (Niese) 16.572
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+120); Over

Game 903-904: San Francisco at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Martinez) 15.251; Houston (Moehler) 15.621
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Houston (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-125); Over

Game 905-906: Atlanta at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hanson) 13.980; San Diego (Gaudin) 14.401
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-145); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+135); Over

Game 907-908: Florida at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Vandenhurk) 15.764; Washington (Lannan) 14.880
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Washington (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+120); Over

Game 909-910: Arizona at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Davis) 16.761; Pittsburgh (Ohlendorf) 12.949
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 4; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-110); Over

Game 911-912: Colorado at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (De La Rosa) 14.819; Philadelphia (Happ) 15.565
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-155); 9
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-155); Over

Game 913-914: Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Harden) 15.898; Cincinnati (Lehr) 12.849
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 3; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-165); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-165); Under

Game 915-916: Milwaukee at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Looper) 14.452; LA Dodgers (Schmidt) 16.005
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-130); Over

Game 917-918: NY Yankees at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Mitre) 16.145; Toronto (Rzepczynski) 15.489
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-120); Under

Game 919-920: Boston at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Penny) 16.073; Tampa Bay (Price) 15.149
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+120); Under

Game 921-922: Baltimore at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Guthrie) 14.256; Detroit (Jackson) 15.098
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-190); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-190); Over

Game 923-924: Minnesota at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Liriano) 16.291; Cleveland (Laffey) 15.130
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-110); Over

Game 925-926: Seattle at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (French) 14.584; Kansas City (Davies) 13.568
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-120); Over

Game 927-928: LA Angels at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (O'Sullivan) 17.432; White Sox (Floyd) 16.325
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+115); Over

Game 929-930: Texas at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Padilla) 15.007; Oakland (Reinke) 14.204
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+120); Under

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**pm530** · 08-05-2009, 07:42 AM

MLB
Write-up

Wednesday, August 5

Hot Pitchers
-- Moehler is 2-1, 3.38 in his last four starts.
-- Davis is 1-0, 1.50 in his last couple starts.
-- Lannan has 2.25 RA in his last three starts. Vanden Hurk is 1-0, 2.65 in his last three starts.
-- de la Rosa is 7-0, 2.70 in his last seven starts. Happ has an 2.39 RA in his last seven starts.
-- Harden is 2-0, 1.88 in his last four starts.

-- Price is 3-0, 1.40 in his last three home starts.
-- Detroit won Jackson's last six home starts.
-- White Sox won Floyd's last eight home starts. Angels won all five of O'Sullivan's starts, scoring 38 runs.

Cold Pitchers
-- Niese is 1-1, 4.50 in four starts this season. Cardinals lost last five Lohse starts (0-3, 4.88).
-- Gaudin is 0-3, 6.32 in his last six starts.
-- Ohlendorf is 2-2, 4.82 in his last five starts.
-- Hanson is 1-2, 4.68 in his last four starts; Braves got shut out in his last two outings.
-- Lehr allowed three runs in five IP in his first '09 start.
-- Schmidt has a 5.14 RA in his first three starts. Looper has a 6.00 RA in his last five road starts.

-- Mitre has an 8.56 RA in his first three starts. Rzepzynski is 0-1, 6.52 in his last couple starts.
-- Guthrie is 1-3, 6.16 in his last five starts.
-- Penny is 1-3, 5.54 in his last seven starts.
-- Laffey is 1-2, 6.49 in his last five starts. Liriano is 0-2, 6.84 in his last four starts.
-- Davies is 1-6, 7.20 in his last seven starts. French was 0-2, 5.74 in his last three starts for Detroit before they traded him.
-- Braden has a 7.40 RA in his last four starts; he has an inflamed ankle, and is 50-50 to make this start. A's have no apparent Plan B. Padilla is 2-2, 5.25 in his last four starts.

Hot Teams
-- Marlins won nine of their last thirteen games. Nationals won their last three games, scoring 19 runs.
-- Arizona is 17-10 in its last 27 games.
-- Cardinals won six of their last eight games.
-- Colorado won its last five games, allowing total of 14 runs.
-- Cubs won ten of their last thirteen games.
-- Giants won seven of their last nine games.
-- Padres won six of their last eight games.
-- Dodgers won seven of their last ten home games.

-- Tigers are 17-6 in their last 23 home games.
-- Bronx Bombers are 13-5 since the All-Star break.
-- Red Sox, Rays both won four of their last five games.
-- Angels won five of their last six games. White Sox won 13 of their last 17 home games.
-- A's are 5-3 in their last eight home games.

Cold Teams
-- Pirates lost their last three games, allowing 19 runs.
-- Phillies lost five of their last six games.
-- Reds lost 17 of their last 20 games.
-- Mets lost five of their last six games.
-- Astros lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- Braves are 5-7 in their last twelve games.
-- Brewers lost 13 of their last 19 road games.

-- Indians lost 14 of their last 20 home games. Twins lost six of their last nine road contests.
-- Toronto is 5-10 in its last fifteen home games.
-- Orioles lost four of their last five games.
-- Royals lost six of their last seven games. Mariners lost seven of 11.
-- Rangers lost three of their last four games.

Totals
-- Five of last six Cardinal games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 11-3 in Giants' last fourteen road games.
-- Eight of last ten games at Petco Park stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Washington home games stayed under total.
-- Under is 15-5 in Arizona's last twenty road games.
-- Over is 6-1-1 in Phillies' last eight home games.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in Cubs' last five road games.
-- Over is 15-7-1 in Milwaukee's last 23 road games.

-- Under is 10-2-2 in last fourteen games at Rogers Centre.
-- Under is 13-3-1 in last seventeen Tampa Bay games.
-- Five of last six Detroit games went over the total.
-- Last four Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-3-1 in Mariners' last twelve road games.
-- Over is 13-0-1 in Angels' last fourteen games.
-- Five of last six Texas games stayed under the total.

Umpires
-- StL-NY-- Under is 8-2-1 in last eleven Miller games.
-- SF-Hst-- Seven of last eight Meriwether games stayed under total.
-- Atl-SD-- Favorite won four of last five Reynolds games.
-- Fla-Wsh-- Road team won last five Culbreth games.
-- Az-Pitt-- Under is 4-0-1 in last five Eddings games.
-- Col-Phil-- Favorite won seven of last nine Cuzzi games.
-- Chi-Cin-- Favorite won five of last six Tichenor games.
-- Mil-LA-- Over is 8-3 in last eleven Marsh games.

-- NY-Tor-- Home team won five of last six Drake games.
-- Bos-TB-- Six of last seven Randazzo games went over the total.
-- Blt-Det-- Under is 14-5-2 in last 21 Gorman games.
-- Minn-Clev-- Under is 11-4 in Vanover's last fifteen games.
-- Sea-KC-- Road team won eight of ten Estabrook games.
-- LA-Chi-- Over is 8-4 in Rapuano's last twelve games behind plate.
-- Tex-A's-- Favorites won nine of last eleven Davidson games.

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**pm530** · 08-05-2009, 07:44 AM

MLB

Wednesday, August 5

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Trend Report
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12:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. NY METS
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
NY Mets are 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
NY Mets are 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home

2:00 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. HOUSTON
San Francisco is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
San Francisco is 2-8-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Houston
Houston is 3-7-1 SU in its last 11 games
Houston is 9-3-1 SU in its last 13 games at home

3:35 PM
ATLANTA vs. SAN DIEGO
Atlanta is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games when playing San Diego
Atlanta is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Atlanta
San Diego is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games when playing Atlanta

7:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. PITTSBURGH
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona

7:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. DETROIT
Baltimore is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Baltimore is 1-6-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Detroit is 3-5-1 SU in its last 9 games
Detroit is 17-5-1 SU in its last 23 games at home

7:05 PM
COLORADO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Colorado is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Colorado
Philadelphia is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games

7:05 PM
FLORIDA vs. WASHINGTON
Florida is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Florida is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Washington
Washington is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Florida
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

7:07 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TORONTO
NY Yankees are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games
NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Toronto is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees

7:08 PM
BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
Boston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
Boston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Boston

7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. CINCINNATI
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Chi Cubs are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

8:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. KANSAS CITY
Seattle is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Seattle is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games at home
Kansas City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Seattle

8:11 PM
LA ANGELS vs. CHI WHITE SOX
LA Angels are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games on the road
LA Angels are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home

10:05 PM
TEXAS vs. OAKLAND
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Texas

10:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. LA DODGERS
Milwaukee is 3-10 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Milwaukee is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Milwaukee
LA Dodgers are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games at home

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**pm530** · 08-05-2009, 07:47 AM

MLB

Wednesday, August 5

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Hot lines: Today’s best MLB bets
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St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets (+120, 8.5)

Can we just go ahead and call 2009 a lost season for the Mets?

Barring a miraculous hot streak over its final 56 games, New York will be watching the postseason from home for a third straight season.

Injuries to the everyday lineup as well as the starting rotation and bullpen are the chief culprits for this season’s disappointing showing.

And while there remains hope that All-Stars Jose Reyes, Carlos Delgado and Carlos Beltran will return sometime this month, you have to question the three core players’ motivation to get back.

The atmosphere in the Cards' locker room is much more optimistic. The club is humming along in the NL Central, and its newest acquisitions (LF Matt Holiday and 2B Mark DeRosa) are loving life in St. Louis.

Pick: Cards

Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays (-126, 9.5)

For those of you who watched the Rays’ 10-4 win over the Royals, you may have gotten a sneak peek at Tampa Bay’s new batting order.

Manager Joe Maddon gave leadoff man B.J. Upton and designated hitter Pat Burrell the day off Monday.

Maddon, instead, threw shortstop Jason Bartlett into the No. 1 hole and let Willy Aybar take his cuts at DH. Both players were key contributors in the victory.

Maddon was noncommittal on whether the moves would become permanent, but there’s reason to think they will. Aybar has three more homers than Burrell in 71 fewer at-bats, while Upton’s on-base percentage has dropped to a puke-invoking .318.

Expect the Rays to take this game while the Red Sox daydream about the following day’s contest versus the Yankees.

Pick: Rays

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**pm530** · 08-05-2009, 07:48 AM

MLB

Wednesday, August 5

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Jorge De La Rosa (Colorado Rockies)

No member of the Rockies has benefited more from the midseason managerial change to Jim Tracy than De La Rosa.

The lefthander is 9-2 in 11 starts since Tracy took over in late May. He has won his last seven outings, working at least 5 2-3 innings in all of them while allowing no more than three earned runs in any of them.

"He's dealing with adversity a lot better," Tracy told the team's web site. "He's not overthrowing the ball, not rushing, he can get his pitches in the strike zone. When he does that with the stuff that he has, he's a very tough guy."

During his unbeaten streak, De La Rosa has a 2.70 ERA despite making five starts in hitter-happy Coors Field. One reason for De La Rosa's prolonged success has been his ability to limit the long ball. He has given up just three homers in his last 46 2-3 innings as a starter after allowing four in his previous 15 innings.

Rich Harden (Chicago Cubs)

The right-hander is in his best stretch of the season, even though his win-loss record may not reflect it.

In his last four starts, Harden is 2-0 with a pair of no-decisions in which the Cubs managed just three runs. He has gone four straight starts without allowing three runs for the first time this season.

There's more. In addition to a 1.50 ERA, Harden has allowed just 18 hits and walks while striking out 32 in 24 innings, including a season-high 11 in just five frames in his last outing.

Among pitchers with at least 90 innings, Harden is second in the NL in strikeout ratio, averaging 10.56 per nine innings.

Returning

Joe Martinez (San Francisco Giants)

The rookie righty will face Houston in his first major league start. He pitched twice in relief in April but took a line drive to the forehead off the bat of Milwaukee's Mike Cameron. He suffered a concussion, three hairline skull fractures, internal bleeding and a black eye.

Martinez underwent multiple CAT scans and was hospitalized for several days. More than a week after the incident, he still had no memory of it.

After a period of inactivity and eight rehab starts at three different levels of the minor leagues, Martinez is back in the majors with the Giants still searching for rotation consistency behind Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain.

Martinez was 0-1 with a 3.35 ERA in 37 2-3 minor league innings. He was 10-10 with a 2.49 ERA for Double-A Connecticut in 2008.

Kyle Davies (Kansas City Royals)

Davies has not pitched since June 19, after getting sent to the minor leagues because a prolonged stretch of poor outings. Davies is taking the rotation spot of Sidney Ponson, who was designated for assignment.

In his last seven starts before his demotion, Davies was 1-6 with a 6.30 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP (walks + hits per inning). He allowed eight homers in that stretch, and his only win came in a contest where he pitched the minimum five innings.

In eight starts at Triple-A Omaha, Davies was 4-2 with a 2.14 ERA. He was sent to the minors to work on command of his fastball.

"We still want to see it be better," Royals manager Trey Hillman told the team's web site. "It's just time to get him back up here and ride it out, get him back in the rotation and, hopefully, he performs well."

Slumping

Sergio Mitre (New York Yankees)

Take a good look at the journeyman right-hander filling the fifth spot in the rotation. He is getting worse with every outing, which is not a good sign for a team already monitoring Joba Chamberlain's innings.

In Mitre's first start, he worked his way through 5 2-3 innings to get a win. In his next start, he gave up four runs and nine hits in just five innings but received no decision. In his last outing, he was roughed up for five runs and seven hits in three innings and took the loss.

The innings are shortening, the runs are growing and the price on Mitre is shrinking. Those are telltale signs of a slumping pitcher.

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**pm530** · 08-05-2009, 09:41 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

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Wednesday, August 5
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ST LOUIS (59 - 50) at NY METS (50 - 56) - 12:10 PM
KYLE LOHSE (R) vs. JONATHON NIESE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 145-126 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 24-12 (+13.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 40-25 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 145-126 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 139-129 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 139-129 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-3 (+1.7 Units) against NY METS this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. NY METS since 1997
LOHSE is 2-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.634.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

JONATHON NIESE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (59 - 48) at HOUSTON (53 - 54) - 2:05 PM
JOE MARTINEZ (R) vs. BRIAN MOEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 41-37 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 135-127 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 102-96 (+15.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 66-68 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 27-23 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 53-54 (+1.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 66-59 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 76-57 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 23-11 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
MOEHLER is 26-18 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MOEHLER is 25-18 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MOEHLER is 60-58 (+20.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 59-48 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-36 (+8.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 70-60 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 59-48 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-2 (+0.7 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

JOE MARTINEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

BRIAN MOEHLER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MOEHLER is 1-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 8.14 and a WHIP of 1.891.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

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ATLANTA (54 - 53) at SAN DIEGO (44 - 64) - 3:35 PM
TOMMY HANSON (R) vs. CHAD GAUDIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 55-80 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 16-26 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 54-53 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 33-38 (-11.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 99-110 (-25.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 18-23 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 54-53 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 9-32 (-24.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 44-64 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 26-43 (-15.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 23-40 (-15.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 40-75 (-30.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 44-64 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

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

TOMMY HANSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

CHAD GAUDIN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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FLORIDA (55 - 51) at WASHINGTON (35 - 72) - 7:05 PM
RICK VANDENHURK (R) vs. JOHN LANNAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 21-38 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 12-4 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 71-57 (+21.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 55-51 (+4.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 402-370 (+44.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
FLORIDA is 65-66 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 26-16 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 11-5 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
FLORIDA is 135-123 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 22-14 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 35-72 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 26-58 (-23.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 21-33 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-48 (-20.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 11-32 (-18.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 35-69 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-53 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 26-54 (-22.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-41 (-22.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 9-33 (-19.1 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.
LANNAN is 11-26 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 9-1 (+7.3 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.0 Units)

RICK VANDENHURK vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
VANDENHURK is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 10.13 and a WHIP of 1.689.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

JOHN LANNAN vs. FLORIDA since 1997
LANNAN is 0-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.072.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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ARIZONA (48 - 59) at PITTSBURGH (45 - 61) - 7:05 PM
DOUG DAVIS (L) vs. ROSS OHLENDORF (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 48-59 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 13-27 (-12.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 16-26 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 48-59 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 92-93 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 17-30 (-15.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DAVIS is 18-30 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIS is 18-30 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 21-14 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
OHLENDORF is 9-2 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
OHLENDORF is 9-2 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 21-16 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 3-14 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-1 (+3.3 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

DOUG DAVIS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
DAVIS is 7-6 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.95 and a WHIP of 1.702.
His team's record is 12-9 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-10. (+0.5 units)

ROSS OHLENDORF vs. ARIZONA since 1997
OHLENDORF is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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COLORADO (59 - 47) at PHILADELPHIA (59 - 45) - 7:05 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 46-58 (-21.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 83-64 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 41-25 (+12.2 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.
PHILADELPHIA is 162-118 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-7 (+15.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 158-114 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 57-35 (+14.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 59-47 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 163-146 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 126-103 (+18.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 26-17 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 15-9 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 57-38 (+25.7 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.
COLORADO is 59-47 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 32-26 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 13-5 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 40-26 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 4-11 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-19 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-2 (+0.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 0-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 10.80 and a WHIP of 2.057.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.3 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHICAGO CUBS (57 - 48) at CINCINNATI (45 - 61) - 7:10 PM
RICH HARDEN (R) vs. JUSTIN LEHR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 496-517 (-114.4 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 505-472 (-96.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1014-1057 (-186.1 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 306-342 (-87.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 154-212 (-61.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 153-192 (-55.9 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 957-973 (-163.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 2-15 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CINCINNATI is 45-61 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 251-270 (-61.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 45-59 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 44-59 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 76-106 (-33.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 8-3 (+3.7 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.3 Units)

RICH HARDEN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HARDEN is 4-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.59 and a WHIP of 0.699.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

JUSTIN LEHR vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (53 - 54) at LA DODGERS (66 - 41) - 10:10 PM
BRADEN LOOPER (R) vs. JASON SCHMIDT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LOOPER is 1-11 (-10.1 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. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 27-7 (+20.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA DODGERS are 66-41 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 49-29 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 48-29 (+15.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 66-41 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SCHMIDT is 41-21 (+22.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
SCHMIDT is 21-7 (+13.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
SCHMIDT is 89-54 (+31.1 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 17-11 (+8.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LOOPER is 10-3 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-2 (-0.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

BRADEN LOOPER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LOOPER is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 0.917.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

JASON SCHMIDT vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
SCHMIDT is 7-4 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.159.
His team's record is 8-6 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-9. (-5.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (64 - 42) at TORONTO (51 - 55) - 7:07 PM
SERGIO MITRE (R) vs. MARC RZEPCZYNSKI (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 24-35 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 102-85 (+10.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 84-48 (+21.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 12-23 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 81-90 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 6-2 (+4.0 Units) against TORONTO this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

SERGIO MITRE vs. TORONTO since 1997
MITRE is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.429.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

MARC RZEPCZYNSKI vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (62 - 43) at TAMPA BAY (59 - 48) - 7:08 PM
BRAD PENNY (R) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 13-28 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 33-38 (-14.7 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.
BOSTON is 7-19 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 24-8 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 69-48 (+25.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 98-48 (+33.6 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 62-34 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 106-55 (+35.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 116-72 (+35.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 96-67 (+18.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 54-22 (+27.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 164-121 (+29.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 12-2 (+9.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 97-45 (+36.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 28-13 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PENNY is 36-24 (+16.6 Units) against the money line 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
TAMPA BAY is 7-4 (+4.0 Units) against BOSTON this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

BRAD PENNY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PENNY is 2-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.45 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 2-3 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

DAVID PRICE vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (45 - 61) at DETROIT (55 - 50) - 7:05 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 81-145 (-44.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 19-48 (-22.2 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.
DETROIT is 32-17 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 32-17 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 129-138 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 13-19 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 81-91 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 83-102 (-34.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 64-72 (-17.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 50-53 (-20.0 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
BALTIMORE is 3-3 (+0.8 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. DETROIT since 1997
GUTHRIE is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
JACKSON is 3-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 6.23 and a WHIP of 1.570.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

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MINNESOTA (53 - 53) at CLEVELAND (44 - 62) - 7:05 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. AARON LAFFEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 4-13 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
LIRIANO is 14-20 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 64-42 (+17.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 98-80 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 44-62 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 43-61 (-23.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 22-30 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 39-55 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 28-38 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-2 (+3.4 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
LIRIANO is 2-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.56 and a WHIP of 1.605.
His team's record is 2-3 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

AARON LAFFEY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
LAFFEY is 2-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.425.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

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SEATTLE (55 - 51) at KANSAS CITY (41 - 65) - 8:10 PM
LUKE FRENCH (L) vs. KYLE DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 244-229 (-74.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SEATTLE is 14-39 (-21.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 75-106 (-30.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 47-46 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 55-51 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 11-2 (+8.6 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
SEATTLE is 52-47 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 37-64 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 23-33 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 35-65 (-30.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 37-56 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 40-57 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 22-42 (-19.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 1-9 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
KANSAS CITY is 41-65 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DAVIES is 2-12 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

LUKE FRENCH vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
FRENCH is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 1.106.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

KYLE DAVIES vs. SEATTLE since 1997
DAVIES is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 0.733.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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LA ANGELS (63 - 41) at CHI WHITE SOX (55 - 52) - 8:11 PM
SEAN O'SULLIVAN (R) vs. GAVIN FLOYD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 36-29 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 55-52 (+4.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-23 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 86-52 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 49-28 (+14.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 103-60 (+30.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 51-42 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLOYD is 34-21 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 21-9 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 22-6 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 14-3 (+10.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 31-18 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 71-38 (+27.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 31-21 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 57-35 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 58-40 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 108-78 (+19.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 65-39 (+23.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 75-53 (+20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 63-41 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-1 (+3.4 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

SEAN O'SULLIVAN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

GAVIN FLOYD vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
FLOYD is 0-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.13 and a WHIP of 1.042.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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TEXAS (59 - 46) at OAKLAND (46 - 60) - 10:05 PM
VICENTE PADILLA (R) vs. CHAD REINEKE (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 5-5 (+0.3 Units) against TEXAS this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.7 Units)

VICENTE PADILLA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
PADILLA is 5-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.20 and a WHIP of 1.516.
His team's record is 7-4 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-4. (+2.8 units)

CHAD REINEKE vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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**pm530** · 08-05-2009, 10:40 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Wednesday, August 5

National League

ST LOUIS at NY METS, 12:10 PM ET
LOHSE: STL 24-12 AWAY when the total is 8 to 8.5
NIESE: NYM 22-10 OVER as an underdog of +125 to +175

SAN FRANCISCO at HOUSTON, 2:05 PM ET
MARTINEZ: SF 15-8 after a win by 4+ runs
MOEHLER: 14-2 OVER at home on Wednesday

ATLANTA at SAN DIEGO, 3:35 PM ET
HANSON: ATL 31-13 UNDER after one or more consecutive overs
GAUDIN: SD 7-22 after a loss by 4+ runs

FLORIDA at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
VANDENHURK: FLA 22-14 against left-handed starters
LANNAN: 11-26 TSR in night games

ARIZONA at PITTSBURGH, 7:05 PM ET
DAVIS: 19-6 UNDER when the total is 8 to 8.5
OHLENDORF: PIT 3-14 at home in August

COLORADO at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
DE LA ROSA: COL 13-5 AWAY in August
HAPP: PHI 4-11 on Wednesday

CHICAGO CUBS at CINCINNATI, 7:10 PM ET
HARDEN: CHC 17-7 UNDER after allowing 3 runs or less in BB games
LEHR: CIN 1-9 after having lost 8 or more of their last 10

MILWAUKEE at LA DODGERS, 10:10 PM ET
LOOPER: 10-3 TSR on Wednesday
SCHMIDT: LAD 18-7 UNDER after 3+ consecutive overs

American League

NY YANKEES at TORONTO, 7:07 PM ET
MITRE: NYY 84-48 when the total is 9 to 9.5
RZEPCZYNSKI: TOR 12-23 against division opponents

BOSTON at TAMPA BAY, 7:08 PM ET
PENNY: BOS 28-13 against division opponents
PRICE: TB 15-30 when the money line is +125 to -125

BALTIMORE at DETROIT, 7:05 PM ET
GUTHRIE: BAL 10-2 OVER as an underdog of +175 to +250
JACKSON: DET 3-10 after allowing 8+ runs

MINNESOTA at CLEVELAND, 7:05 PM ET
LIRIANO: MIN 10-1 after scoring 10+ runs
LAFFEY: CLE 17-25 at home when the total is 8.5 to 10

SEATTLE at KANSAS CITY, 8:10 PM ET
FRENCH: SEA 14-2 with a money line of -100 to -150
DAVIES: 2-12 TSR on Wednesday

LA ANGELS at CHI WHITE SOX, 8:11 PM ET
O'SULLIVAN: LAA 7-0 OVER after 6+ consecutive overs
FLOYD: 7-0 OVER when working on 5 or 6 days rest

TEXAS at OAKLAND, 10:05 PM ET
PADILLA: TEX 8-2 after a loss by 6+ runs
REINEKE: OAK 15-5 after getting shutout

TSR = Team Start Record
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**pm530** · 08-05-2009, 11:12 AM

MLB

Wednesday, August 5

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Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds [7:05 PM ET]

Cubs (-$1.65 O/U 9): Tom Gorzelanny celebrated his first win in his first start with the Cubs and Kosuke Fukudome smacked his first career leadoff home run to lead the Cubs to Tuesday’s 6-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in the middle game of this three-game series. The win allowed the Cubs to stay tied with the Cards atop the NL Central standings and lifted Chicago’s road record to 24-29. The Cubs have now won 14 of 19 games since the All-Star break, the best mark in the National League. Rich Harden (7-6, 4.50 ERA) matched a career high with 11 strikeouts in his last start against the Marlins, but didn't get the win. The right-hander threw 99 pitches over five innings and left with the score tied. Harden has now fanned 11 batters three times in his career and has nine double-digit strikeout games. Harden allowed the Marline two runs on five hits and three walks in a game the Cubs eventually lost, 5-2. The Cubs are now 9-9 in Harden’s first 18 starts, with the ‘under’ going 9-7-2. The ‘under’ is 56-45-4 in Chicago’s first 105 games, including 30-20-3 in the club’s first 53 road encounters. Harden has won both starting assignments against the Reds this season (5-2 and 7-2), allowing a combined three runs on nine hits and fanning 16 batters in 12 innings. Both games were played at Wrigley Field.

The Cubs are 10-3 in their last 13 games.

Key Injuries - None

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side of the Day)

Reds: Cincinnati has now lost 14 of its last 15 games, including the last eight in a row. The loss lowered the Reds’ home record to 23-29. Cincinnati has also lost eight of 11 meetings against the Cubs this season, including the last six in a row. In addition, the Reds have failed to score more than three runs in any of the last four setbacks. After nine relief appearances this season, Justin Lehr's first starting assignment Friday against the Rockies ended earlier than he had hoped after the right-hander walked six batters in just five innings encompassing 97 pitches. Lehr allowed two runs in the first and then walked the bases loaded in the second before escaping with just one run. He settled down over the next three innings and didn't allow a run. Lehr will make his second career start, and look for his first win against the Cubs.

The Reds are 6-23 in their last 29 games as an underdog.

Key Injuries - Scott Rolen (head) is doubtful.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

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