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MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, July 6

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MIAMI (32 - 53) at ST LOUIS (51 - 34) - 2:15 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. JOE KELLY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 101-146 (-32.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 23-51 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 100-142 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 67-101 (-25.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 43-22 (+14.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 325-362 (+44.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 75-69 (-14.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
EOVALDI is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

JOE KELLY vs. MIAMI since 1997
KELLY is 0-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (53 - 32) at CHICAGO CUBS (36 - 48) - 4:05 PM
CHARLIE MORTON (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 22-30 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 53-32 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 24-17 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 26-13 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 25-13 (+14.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 21-12 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 53-32 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 44-23 (+27.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 30-22 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 32-11 (+22.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 97-149 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 689-658 (-154.1 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 11-29 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 11-26 (-12.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 699-721 (-132.8 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 97-149 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 68-109 (-27.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 15-33 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 133-173 (-56.9 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.
JACKSON is 17-31 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JACKSON is 3-17 (-15.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JACKSON is 16-31 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JACKSON is 5-16 (-11.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-3 (+3.1 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.6 Units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MORTON is 2-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.77 and a WHIP of 1.652.
His team's record is 2-4 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
JACKSON is 5-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.35 and a WHIP of 1.211.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.6 units)

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SAN DIEGO (40 - 47) at WASHINGTON (44 - 42) - 4:05 PM
JASON MARQUIS (R) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ZIMMERMANN is 14-3 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 10-0 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 14-3 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 19-5 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 69-66 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 116-130 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 438-500 (+37.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 21-16 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUIS is 11-6 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 11-6 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 19-23 (-9.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-2 (+0.7 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MARQUIS is 4-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.339.
His team's record is 6-7 (-6.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-3. (+6.5 units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 1-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.33 and a WHIP of 0.815.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.5 units)

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LA DODGERS (41 - 44) at SAN FRANCISCO (39 - 46) - 7:15 PM
STEPHEN FIFE (R) vs. MADISON BUMGARNER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 41-44 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 17-24 (-15.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 41-44 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 2-10 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 190-94 (+39.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 68-45 (+18.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 27-13 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 39-46 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 39-44 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-27 (-12.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 13-23 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-5 (+0.0 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

STEPHEN FIFE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
FIFE is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
BUMGARNER is 6-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.58 and a WHIP of 0.994.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.2 units)

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NY METS (36 - 47) at MILWAUKEE (34 - 51) - 7:15 PM
SHAUN MARCUM (R) vs. YOVANI GALLARDO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 106-133 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 19-33 (-17.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 100-53 (+32.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
GALLARDO is 30-8 (+18.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 34-23 (+16.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 100-101 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 34-51 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 34-51 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 18-32 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 54-58 (-19.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

SHAUN MARCUM vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
MARCUM is 0-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. NY METS since 1997
GALLARDO is 2-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.40 and a WHIP of 1.441.
His team's record is 3-4 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.6 units)

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ATLANTA (49 - 37) at PHILADELPHIA (42 - 45) - 7:15 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. KYLE KENDRICK (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)

TIM HUDSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HUDSON is 10-9 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.81 and a WHIP of 1.322.
His team's record is 16-12 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-14. (-0.8 units)

KYLE KENDRICK vs. ATLANTA since 1997
KENDRICK is 6-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.245.
His team's record is 7-6 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-6. (-0.3 units)

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COLORADO (42 - 45) at ARIZONA (45 - 41) - 10:10 PM
DREW POMERANZ (L) vs. WADE MILEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 179-234 (-56.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 50-71 (-25.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 136-241 (-54.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
COLORADO is 66-145 (-63.6 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997.
COLORADO is 179-231 (-53.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 28-54 (-25.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 24-57 (-24.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 42-44 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 6-5 (+0.7 Units) against COLORADO this season
10 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+10.0 Units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
POMERANZ is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 8.03 and a WHIP of 2.028.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

WADE MILEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
MILEY is 4-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.256.
His team's record is 5-1 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

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BALTIMORE (48 - 39) at NY YANKEES (47 - 39) - 1:05 PM
CHRIS TILLMAN (R) vs. ANDY PETTITTE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 95-48 (+34.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 48-39 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 63-48 (+17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 71-59 (+31.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 27-19 (+15.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 24-16 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 65-51 (+24.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 47-32 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 43-31 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 42-31 (+13.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 25-13 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 29-17 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TILLMAN is 13-4 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 7-0 (+7.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 7-0 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 9-1 (+10.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 21-8 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 9-2 (+8.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 9-1 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 14-7 (+14.5 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
BALTIMORE is 6-4 (+2.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.5 Units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
TILLMAN is 3-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 7.27 and a WHIP of 1.990.
His team's record is 5-3 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.9 units)

ANDY PETTITTE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
PETTITTE is 22-7 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.54 and a WHIP of 1.413.
His team's record is 23-12 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 15-19. (-4.9 units)

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MINNESOTA (36 - 47) at TORONTO (42 - 44) - 1:05 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 29-60 (-24.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 24-12 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 340-246 (+55.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
DICKEY is 19-6 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 21-15 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

MIKE PELFREY vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

R.A. DICKEY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
DICKEY is 0-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 8.16 and a WHIP of 2.162.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

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OAKLAND (51 - 36) at KANSAS CITY (40 - 43) - 2:10 PM
JARROD PARKER (R) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 4-11 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 59-64 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 39-24 (+16.9 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)
OAKLAND is 51-36 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 26-15 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 67-61 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 22-6 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 51-33 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 98-67 (+38.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 32-18 (+13.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 67-38 (+27.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 28-8 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PARKER is 18-10 (+8.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 85-129 (-45.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
SANTANA is 3-11 (-9.6 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

JARROD PARKER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
PARKER is 0-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.114.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SANTANA is 14-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.09 and a WHIP of 1.188.
His team's record is 16-9 (+5.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-18. (-13.5 units)

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DETROIT (47 - 38) at CLEVELAND (45 - 41) - 4:05 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 47-38 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 62-69 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 17-19 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
DETROIT is 43-35 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 24-22 (-12.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DETROIT is 31-41 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SANCHEZ is 20-27 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 8-17 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 19-26 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 7-17 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 3-14 (-11.3 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)
CLEVELAND is 45-41 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 42-38 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 81-58 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CARRASCO is 4-15 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 4-15 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 7-2 (+3.2 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SANCHEZ is 2-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.75 and a WHIP of 1.208.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. DETROIT since 1997
CARRASCO is 1-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 9.50 and a WHIP of 2.556.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.1 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (34 - 49) at TAMPA BAY (47 - 40) - 7:15 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. MATT MOORE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-49 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 15-29 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-31 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 2-9 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 18-30 (-14.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 4-17 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MOORE is 11-2 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.2 Units)

CHRIS SALE vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
SALE is 2-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.302.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

MATT MOORE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
MOORE is 2-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 1.47 and a WHIP of 0.655.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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HOUSTON (31 - 56) at TEXAS (50 - 36) - 7:15 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. YU DARVISH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 86-162 (-36.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 65-126 (-40.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 59-142 (-45.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 4-27 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 83-136 (-51.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
HOUSTON is 86-162 (-36.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 97-201 (-64.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 91-176 (-48.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 9-33 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 75-67 (-17.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 6-1 (+4.4 Units) against HOUSTON this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. TEXAS since 1997
KEUCHEL is 0-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

YU DARVISH vs. HOUSTON since 1997
DARVISH is 3-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.90 and a WHIP of 0.676.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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BOSTON (54 - 34) at LA ANGELS (41 - 45) - 10:05 PM
RYAN DEMPSTER (R) vs. JEROME WILLIAMS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-1 (+1.6 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
DEMPSTER is 1-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 9.15 and a WHIP of 2.034.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.1 units)

JEROME WILLIAMS vs. BOSTON since 1997
WILLIAMS is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 9.64 and a WHIP of 2.141.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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SEATTLE (38 - 48) at CINCINNATI (49 - 37) - 4:10 PM
JEREMY BONDERMAN (R) vs. MAT LATOS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 148-105 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 148-105 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 14-2 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
CINCINNATI is 86-47 (+20.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 (+1.8 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JEREMY BONDERMAN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
BONDERMAN is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 21.00 and a WHIP of 3.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

MAT LATOS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
LATOS is 1-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.222.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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MLB
Short Sheet

Saturday, July 6

National League

Miami at St. Louis, 2:15 ET
Eovaldi: Under is 11-6-1 when Eovaldi starts on the road
Kelly: Cardinals 2-5 SU last seven games playing home day game after a win

Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 ET
Morton: Over is 8-3 in 2013 when Pirates play a road day game after a win
Jackson: Cubs are 1-6 SU when Jackson starts at Wrigley Field

San Diego at Washington, 4:05 ET
Marquis: Padres 0-6 SU in last six games playing on the road after a loss
Zimmermann: Nationals are 10-0 SU in Zimmermann's home starts in 2013

Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants, 7:15 ET FOX
Fife: Dodgers 2-6 SU since 2011 when facing a Giants southpaw
Bumgarner: Under is 6-2 in Bumgarner's last eight home starts

New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers, 7:15 ET FOX
Marcum: Mets 1-4 SU after winning the opener of a road series in 2013
Gallardo: Over is 20-6 since start of 2012 season when Gallardo starts at Miller Park

Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies, 7:15 ET FOX
Hudson: Braves are 7-15 SU in 2013 when playing on road after loss
Kendrick: Over is 6-1 in Kendricks last seven home starts

Colorado at Arizona, 10:10 ET MLB
Pomeranz: Rockies are 9-22 SU at Chase Field since 2010
Miley: Over is 5-1 in Miley's last six home starts


American League

Baltimore at NY Yankees, 1:05 ET MLB
Tillman: Orioles 5-1 SU in Tillman's last six starts in road day games
Pettitte: Over is 6-3 in 2013 when Yankees play home day game after win

Minnesota at Toronto, 1:07 ET MLB
Pelfrey: Twins 2-9 SU in last 11 road games
Dickey: Over is 5-0 in Dickey's 2013 home starts

Oakland at Kansas City, 2:10 ET
Parker: Athletics 22-10 SU in 2013 after a game in which they scored more than five runs
Santana: Under is 6-1 in 2013 when Santana starts a day game

Detroit at Cleveland, 4:05 ET
Sanchez: Tigers 1-6 SU last seven times in second game of a series after winning the opener
Carrasco: Under is 4-2 last six times Indians have been home underdog

Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay, 7:15 ET FOX
Sale: Under is 16-7 when Sale pitches on the road
Moore: Rays 4-1 when Moore pitches as a HF of less than -150 after the team won in his last start

Houston at Texas, 7:15 ET FOX
Keuchel: Astros 4-1 SU last five times as road dog of more than -200
Darvish: Under is 7-3 when Darvish pitches as more than a -200 favorite

Boston at LA Angels, 10:05 ET MLB
Dempster: Over is 8-4 when Red Sox play second game of a road series in 2013
Williams: Angels 4-0 SU last four times Williams was coming off a loss


Interleague

Seattle at Cincinnati, 4:10 ET
Bonderman: Under is 8-2 last 10 times Mariners have been road dog of more than +150
Latos: Reds 20-7 SU when Latos starts at Great American Ballpark

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, July 6

Hot pitchers
-- Eovaldi is 1-0, 2.00 in three starts this season.
-- Zimmerman is 3-0, 3.00 in his last three starts.
-- Bumgarner is 3-1, 1.93 in his last four starts. Fife is 2-0, 2.29 in his last three.
-- Marcum is 1-0, 1.93 in his last couple starts.
-- Kendrick is 1-1, 2.91 in his last three starts.

-- Latos is 3-2, 3.22 in his last seven starts.

-- Tillman is 6-0, 2.92 in his last six starts.
-- Dickey is 2-0, 1.13 in his last couple starts.
-- Sanchez is 2-1, 2.73 in his last four starts.
-- Moore is 3-0, 1.86 in his last three starts.
-- Parker is 4-0, 2.35 in his last seven starts, but has been battling a hamstring problem. Santana is 2-0, 2.94 in his last five.
-- Darvish is 1-1, 2.77 in his last six starts.
-- Dempster has a 3.24 RA in his last four starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Kelly lost his only '13 start, allowing two runs in 5.2 IP.
-- Marquis is 0-2, 6.48 in his last three starts.
-- Jackson is 1-2, 7.31 in his last three starts. Morton is 1-1, 5.50 in his four starts this season (Pirates won last three).
-- Gallardo is 0-2, 10.45 in his last three starts.
-- Braves lost Hudson's last eight road starts (0-6, 5.70 last six).
-- Pomeranz is 4-11, 5.13 in 27 MLB starts; he allowed four runs in 4.1 in his only MLB start this season. Miley is 0-2, 4.60 in his last five starts.

-- Bonderman is 0-2, 9.00 in three road starts this season.

-- Pettitte is 0-3, 6.20 in his last four starts.
-- Sale is 0-5, 3.61 in his last six starts; White Sox scored 13 runs in those six.
-- Carrasco is 0-3, 8.17 in five starts this season.
-- Pelfrey is 0-2, 5.34 in his last five starts.
-- Keuchel lost his last two starts, allowing 12 runs in nine IP.
-- Williams is 0-2, 5.85 in his last three starts.

Starting Pitchers/First Inning
You can wager on whether teams will score in the first inning. You're reading ***************.com. Below is how often a starting pitcher has allowed 1+ runs in first inning in one of his starts........
-- Eovaldi 0-3; Kelly 0-1
-- Morton 1-4; Jackson 6-17
-- Marquis 5-17; Zimmerman 2-17
-- Fife 1-7; Bumgarner 1-17
-- Marcum 3-11; Gallardo 4-18
-- Hudson 3-17; Kendrick 6-17
-- Pomeranz 0-1; Miley 4-17

-- Bonderman 1-6; Latos 6-17

-- Tillman 4-17; Pettitte 4-14
-- Pelfrey 6-14; Dickey 5-18 (0 of last 6)
-- Parker 6-17; Santana 7-17
-- Sanchez 2-13; Carrasco 1-5
-- Sale 6-16; Moore 6-17
-- Keuchel 1-10; Darvish 5-16 (0 of last 6)
-- Dempster 6-16; Williams 2-10

Totals
-- Nine of last eleven Cub games went over the total.
-- Eleven of last thirteen Philly games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in San Diego's last eleven games.
-- Ten of last thirteen New York games went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight St Louis home games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in Arizona's last seven games.
-- Six of last eight San Francisco games stayed under.

-- Under is 9-1-1 in last eleven Cincinnati home games.

-- 11 of last 16 Detroit games went over the total.
-- Four of last six Minnesota games went over total.
-- Nine of last eleven Baltimore games stayed under total.
-- Five of White Sox' last six games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Houston road games stayed under.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Kansas City games.
-- Last six Boston games stayed under the total.

Hot teams
-- Pirates won 11 of their last 13 games.
-- Washington won four of last six games, scoring 16 runs in last two.
-- Phillies won three of their last four games.
-- Mets won eight of their last eleven road games.
-- Marlins won ten of their last fourteen games.
-- Dodgers won 11 of their last 13 games.

-- Cincinnati won four of its last six games.

-- Detroit won its last four games, scoring 31 runs.
-- Bronx won its last five games, scoring 32 runs.
-- Tampa Bay won eight of its last twelve games.
-- Texas won 11 of its last 15 games.
-- A's won seven of their last nine games.
-- Red Sox won nine of their last ten games; Angels won eight of ten.

Cold teams
-- Cubs lost three of their last four games.
-- Padres lost 11 of their last 13 games.
-- Milwaukee lost eight of its last eleven games.
-- Atlanta lost its last three games, scoring ten runs.
-- Cardinals lost eight of their last twelve games; they're 3-11 in game after their last 14 wins.
-- Arizona lost eight of its last twelve games. Rockies lost seven of last ten.
-- Giants lost 12 of their last 14 games.

-- Mariners are 4-5 in their last nine road games.

-- Indians lost their last three games, allowing 23 runs.
-- Orioles lost three of their last four games.
-- Minnesota lost nine of its last eleven games. Toronto lost four of last six.
-- Royals are 5-6 in their last eleven home games.
-- Astros lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- White Sox lost seven of their last nine games.

Umpires
-- Mia-StL-- Underdogs won five of last six BWelke games.
-- Pitt-Chi-- Last six Cederstrom games went over the total.
-- SD-Wsh-- Last three Dreckman games went over the total.
-- LA-SF-- Five of last six Randazzo games stayed under total.
-- NY-Mil-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Hoye games.
-- Atl-Phil-- Underdogs won six of last seven Nauert games; under is 5-0-1 in his last six games behind the plate.
-- Col-Az-- Underdogs are 4-3 in last seven Tichenor games, with home sides winning his last five.

-- Sea-Cin-- Four of last five Porter games went over the total.

-- Blt-NY-- Underdogs are 7-5 in last twelve Meals games.
-- Min-Tor-- Favorites won 10 of last 13 Knight games.
-- A's-KC-- Under is 8-4 in last dozen Fairchild games, with underdogs 4-0 in his last four games behind the dish.
-- Det-Cle-- Last four West games stayed under the total.
-- Chi-TB-- Six of last eight Marquez games went over the total.
-- Hst-Tex-- Underdogs won last four Blaser games; over is 7-4-1 in his last 12 games behind the plate.
-- Bos-LA-- Eight of last twelve Tumpane games stayed under.
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Saturday, July 6

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of NY Yankees's last 14 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games at home

1:07 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TORONTO
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Toronto is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games

2:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City's last 8 games when playing Oakland
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland

2:15 PM
MIAMI vs. ST. LOUIS
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Miami is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
St. Louis is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games

4:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CHI CUBS
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chi Cubs's last 13 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

4:05 PM
DETROIT vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 12 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

4:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. WASHINGTON
San Diego is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Washington
San Diego is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing San Diego

4:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. CINCINNATI
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cincinnati's last 11 games at home
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:15 PM
ATLANTA vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Philadelphia's last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Atlanta

7:15 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. TAMPA BAY
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games at home
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

7:15 PM
LA DODGERS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:15 PM
NY METS vs. MILWAUKEE
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 15 of NY Mets's last 22 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Milwaukee's last 22 games when playing at home against NY Mets

7:15 PM
HOUSTON vs. TEXAS
Houston is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 9 games when playing Houston
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston

10:05 PM
BOSTON vs. LA ANGELS
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

10:10 PM
COLORADO vs. ARIZONA
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 9 games
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado

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MLB

Saturday, July 6

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National

Miami Marlins at St. Louis Cardinals (-188, 8)

Hot pitcher: Marlins starter Nathan Eovaldi has gotten progressively better in each start since returning from the 60-day disabled list. The 23-year-old scattered four hits over six scoreless frames in a no-decision versus San Diego on June 29.

Cold pitcher: Cards closer Edward Mujica blew his first save of the season versus the Los Angeles Angels Thursday. He gave up two runs on four hits in 2/3 of an inning.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid-80s and partly cloudy skies. Winds will blow from right field to left field at 8 mph.

Key betting stat: Over is 6-1-1 in Marlins' last eight vs. National League Central foes.

San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals (-199, 8)

Hot pitcher: Nats starter Jordan Zimmerman leads the National League in wins and is sixth in ERA. He has won his last three starts.

Cold pitcher: Padres starter Jason Marquis has absorbed the loss in each of his last two starts and has not helped himself by issuing 12 walks in 10 2/3 innings over that span.

Weather: Temperatures in the high-90s and partly cloudy conditions. Winds will blow out to center field at 12 mph.

Key betting stat: Padres have dropped seven straight games.

Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs (+115, OFF)

Hot pitcher: Cubs starter Edwin Jackson tossed seven innings of one-run, four-hit ball in his last start versus Pittsburgh on June 9.

Cold pitcher: Pirates hurler Charlie Morton has made six career starts against the Cubs, logging a 2-3 record with a 5.76 ERA and 1.65 WHIP.

Weather: Temperatures in the low-80s and partly cloudy skies. Winds will blow out to left field at 9 mph.

Key betting stat: Cubs are 1-6 in Jackson's last seven home starts.

Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants (-160, 7)

Hot pitcher: Giants starter Madison Bumgarner has a 1.20 ERA in two starts versus the Dodgers this season.

Cold pitchers: With a 4.39 ERA heading into action Saturday, the Dodgers bullpen sports the third-worst ERA in the bigs.

Weather: Temperatures in the low-60s and sunny skies. Winds will blow out to center field at 12 mph.

Key betting stat: Dodgers are 0-7 in their last seven road games vs. a left-handed starter.

Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies (OFF)

Hot pitcher: Phillies starter Kyle Kendrick has won seven of eight decisions against Atlanta in his career.

Cold pitcher: Braves starter Tim Hudson, who hasn't won since May 5, yielded four runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings to take a no-decision versus Arizona in his last trip to the mound.

Weather: Sunny skies and temperatures in the low-90s. Wind will blow out to center field at eight mph.

Key betting stat: Over is 8-1-1 in Kendrick's last 10 home starts.

New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers (-137, 8)

Hot pitcher: Mets starter Shaun Marcum has posted back-to-back quality starts after going 11 straight appearances without a win.

Cold pitcher: Brewers starter Yovani Gallardo has allowed 13 runs (11 earned) on 17 hits in seven innings over his last two starts, both losses.

Weather: Game should be played outdoors. Temperatures in the low-80s and partly cloudy skies. Winds will blow in from right field at 8 mph.

Key betting stat: Mets are 1-9 in their last 10 Saturday games.

Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks (-159, 9)

Hot pitcher: Diamondbacks starter Wade Miley is 4-0 in seven games (six starts) with a 2.79 ERA against the Rockies

Cold pitcher: Rockies starter Drew Pomeranz yielded four runs and seven hits - including two home runs - in 4 1/3 innings of a 5-2 loss versus the Giants in his previous outing.

Weather: Could be played indoors due to excessive heat.

Key betting stat: Over is 5-1 in Miley's last six starts overall.


American

Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees (-111, 9)

Hot pitcher: Orioles starter Chris Tillman has allowed more than three runs just once in his last eight outings and has already surpassed last year's career-best win total of nine.

Cold pitcher: Yanks starter Andy Pettitte has surrendered at least four runs in as many consecutive starts and five of six since spending a 2 1/2-week stint on the disabled list with an upper-back injury.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid-90s and sunny skies. Winds will blow out to center field at 11 mph.

Key betting stat: Under is 7-0-1 in Orioles' last eight games vs. a left-handed starter.

Minnesota Twins at Toronto Blue Jays (-190, 9)

Hot pitcher: Jays knuckler R.A. Dickey is rounding into form after a dreadful start to the season, and looks to build off back-to-back sensational outings against the Tampa Bay Rays and Detroit Tigers.

Cold pitcher: Twins starter Mike Pelfrey is 1-3 with a 6.91 ERA in six road outings this season.

Weather: Dome should be open. Temperatures in the mid-80s and cloudy skies. Winds will blow out to right field at 10 mph.

Key betting stat: Blue Jays are 7-0 in their last seven games as a home favorite.

Oakland Athletics at Kansas City Royals (-113, 8)

Hot pitcher: A's starter Jarrod Parker has allowed three runs or fewer in 10 consecutive outings to shave more than three runs off his ERA.

Cold pitcher: Royals reliever J.C. Gutierrez allowed three runs versus Oakland last night and has surrendered five runs (three earned) in his last 1 2/3 innings of work.

Weather: Temperatures in the high-80s and partly cloudy skies. Winds will blow out to left field at 16 mph.

Key betting stat: Under is 7-0-1 in the last eight meetings.

Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians (+131, 9)

Hot pitcher: Tigers reliever Joaquin Benoit has given up just two earned runs in his previous 13 1/3 innings of work, dating back to May 28.

Cold pitcher: Indians starter Carlos Carrasco has surrendered at least six runs in three of his first five outings, including a 5 2/3-inning effort against the Chicago White Sox on June 28 in which he escaped with a no-decision despite yielding six runs and 10 hits.

Weather: Temperatures in the low-80s and a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Winds will blow out to center field at 9 mph.

Key betting stat: Tigers are 0-5 in Sanchez's last five road starts.

Houston Astros at Texas Rangers (-305, 8.5)

Hot pitcher: Rangers starter Yu Darvish is 3-0 with a 1.90 ERA over his three career outings against the Astros.

Cold pitcher: Astros starter Dallas Keuchel lost to the Tampa Bay Rays in his last start when he gave up five runs and eight hits in 4 2/3 innings.

Weather: Temperatures in the low-90s and sunny skies. Winds will blow in from left field at 11 mph.

Key betting stat: Rangers are 1-4 in Darvish's last five starts.

Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays (-135, 7)

Hot pitcher: White Sox starter Chris Sale has 114 strikeouts and 24 walks over 106 1/3 innings, and opponents are only batting .202 against him.

Cold pitcher: Sox closer Addison Reed had an awful June in which he gave up 11 earned runs in 13 innings en route to three blown saves.

Weather: Dome.

Key betting stat: White Sox are 0-6 in their last six road games vs. a left-handed starter.

Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Angels (OFF)

Hot pitcher: Sox starter Ryan Dempster has surrendered three or fewer runs in his last seven starts.

Cold pitcher: Halos starter Jerome Williams recorded only five outs and threw 55 pitches in a loss to St. Louis on Wednesday, leaving him fresh enough to start again on two days’ rest.

Weather: Temperatures in the low-70s and clear skies. Winds will blow out to right field at 6 mph.

Key betting stat: Under is 6-0 in Red Sox's last six overall.


Interleague

Seattle Mariners at Cincinnati Reds (-218, 8.5)

Hot pitcher: Reds starter Mat Latos has fanned 31 in 19 1/3 innings during his last three outings.

Cold pitcher: Mariners starter Jeremy Bonderman struggled against the Chicago Cubs in his last outing and gave up six runs (four earned) and six hits in 3 1/3 innings.

Weather: There is a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures will be in the low-80s and wind will blow from right to left at 12 mph.

Key betting stat: The Reds are 17-5 in Latos' last 22 starts as a home favorite.

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Saturday, July 6

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Baltimore - 1:05 PM ET Baltimore +102 500 POD # 1
NY Yankees - Over 9 500

Minnesota - 1:07 PM ET Toronto -190 500
Toronto - Under 9 500

Oakland - 2:10 PM ET Oakland +106 500 POD # 2
Kansas City - Over 8.5 500

Miami - 2:15 PM ET Miami +173 500 POD # 3
St. Louis - Under 8 500

Pittsburgh - 4:05 PM ET Pittsburgh -121 500
Chi. Cubs - Over 9 500

Detroit - 4:05 PM ET Detroit -142 500
Cleveland - Under 9 500

San Diego - 4:05 PM ET San Diego +182 500 POD # 4
Washington - Over 8 500

Seattle -4:10 PM ET Seattle +199 500 POD # 5
Cincinnati - Under 8.5 500

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Preview: Orioles (48-40) at Yankees (48-39)
Game: 3
Venue: Yankee Stadium
Date: July 07, 2013 1:05 PM EDT


What a difference a week makes.

The New York Yankees, winners of six straight, look to avenge last weekend's three-game sweep at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles with one of their own Sunday afternoon in the Bronx.

Since last Sunday's 4-2 loss in Baltimore, the Yankees (48-39) have swept Minnesota in a four-game set before taking the first two of this series, including a 5-4 come-from-behind victory Saturday.

Lyle Overbay had three hits and Eduardo Nunez, playing his first game in two months, came off the disabled list to drive in two runs for New York, which has won four of the five meetings with the Orioles at Yankee Stadium this season.

``Nuney is kind of a free spirit," manager Joe Girardi said. "I don't think he thought a lot about not having a lot of at_bats (while rehabbing a left side strain)."

Baltimore (48-40), which jumped out to a 3-0 lead Sunday, has dropped four of five since sweeping the Yankees despite Chris Davis staying hot against the AL East rivals. He hit a two-run homer in the first and now has six while batting .342 in 11 meetings with New York in 2013.

Davis' 33rd homer and 85th RBI equaled both of his totals from all of last season, matching the numbers in exactly 200 fewer at_bats. Six of his last nine hits have left the ballpark, though he's batting only .220 over his last 12.

``Anytime you're leading early in the game, you expect to continue to lead, or at least put up some more runs,' said Davis, whose 33 homers before the All-Star break are tied for fourth all-time among AL players. "Leads in this game don't last very long, especially in this ballpark and with their offense."

Davis has homered twice off Hiroki Kuroda this season, including last Sunday when Kuroda (7-6, 2.95 ERA) allowed all four runs over six innings.

The right-hander had given up two earned runs in each of his previous three starts prior to that defeat. He has a 4.13 ERA in eight outings, though, since giving up five runs in two innings of a 6-3 loss to the Orioles on May 22.

Kuroda originally was scheduled to start Friday's series opener, but a sore left hip flexor delayed his outing. An MRI didn't show any tears.

"That's the best news that we could have gotten," Girardi said. "He's felt better."

Kuroda is 1-2 with a 4.76 ERA in three starts versus Baltimore this season and will try to avoid a second loss to Jason Hammel.

Hammel (7-5, 5.19) allowed two runs and struck out six in 6 2-3 innings to earn the victory May 22. He also beat the Yankees 5-3 on April 13 after giving up two runs in six innings.

The right-hander, though, is 0-3 with a 5.55 ERA over his last six starts - all Baltimore defeats - and ranks among the worst in the majors having given up 18 home runs. He allowed five runs and nine hits in seven innings of Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox, including a pair of homers.

``It's just balls that are up in the zone that get hit out this year weren't last year,' Hammel said. ``It's kind of just the way I'm going right now. The mistakes are being amplified.'

Baltimore leads the majors with 119 homers, but its pitching has allowed an MLB-worst 117.

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SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Orioles at Yankees
Fri, Jul 5 Final 2 to 3
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Orioles at Yankees
Sat, Jul 6 Final 4 to 5
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 3
Orioles at Yankees
Sun, Jul 7 - 1:05PM EDT

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Preview: Twins (37-47) at Blue Jays (42-45)
Game: 3
Venue: Rogers Centre
Date: July 07, 2013 1:07 PM EDT


The Minnesota Twins haven't won a series north of the border in eight seasons.

That can change Sunday when Ontario native Scott Diamond gets the ball for the Twins in the finale against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Losers of 16 of 20 to the Blue Jays and eight of nine at Toronto following Friday's 4-0 defeat, the Twins won 6-0 on Saturday. Leadoff man Brian Dozier hit a three-run homer and had a career-best four RBIs for Minnesota (37-47), which had dropped six straight and 11 of 14.

"We've been pressing lately and that's no way to play," right fielder Chris Parmelee said after finishing with two doubles and a walk.

The Twins, 1-1 on a 10-game trip that leads into the All-Star break, give the ball to Diamond (5-7, 5.18 ERA) as they go for their first series win in Toronto since taking two of three from May 27-29, 2005.

Diamond is 0-2 with a 7.65 ERA in his last four road starts since posting a 1.42 ERA while winning his first three, yet he's coming off an encouraging outing at home. The left-hander did not get a decision in his longest outing since May 7, throwing 6 2-3 innings and allowing three runs - two earned - in Monday's 10-4 loss to New York Yankees.

"I'm happy with the improvement personally, but we lost," said Diamond, 1-3 with a 7.40 ERA in his previous four appearances.

Diamond, born about 50 miles west of Toronto in Guelph, Ontario, will face the Blue Jays (42-45) for the third time and second at Rogers Centre. He's allowed two runs in 12 innings against them but lost at Toronto on Oct. 3 in a 2-1, season-ending defeat.

The Blue Jays are expected to counter with Todd Redmond (0-1, 3.52), though there's been talk that the club would call up Marcus Stroman from Double-A New Hampshire. Toronto has a spot open in the rotation after Chien-Ming Wang cleared waivers Friday and was assigned to Triple-A Buffalo.

Redmond was called up from Buffalo on Wednesday and threw three scoreless innings that night in a 6-2 loss to Detroit. Sunday will mark his fifth big league appearance and first start for Toronto.

The right-hander's only other start was a loss while with Cincinnati on Aug. 18, giving up four runs in 3 1-3 innings of a 9-7 defeat to the Chicago Cubs.

A better offensive performance by the Blue Jays could help Redmond in his first appearance against Minnesota. Toronto, loser of nine of 13 since a franchise record-tying 11-game win streak, was held to four singles Saturday - three by Maicer Izturis - while getting shut out at home for the first time since May 3.

Jose Reyes had his team-best eight-game winning streak snapped, but he's batting .346 in six games at Rogers Centre since missing more than two months with a severely sprained left ankle.

Minnesota's Justin Morneau, a Canada native, is 0 for 8 in this series and batting .189 in 25 visits to Toronto.

Dozier went 2 for 4 in each of the last two games and has a team-best nine hits and seven RBIs this month.

He could be joined in the lineup by Clete Thomas, who may start if rookie outfielder Oswaldo Arcia can't play after getting hit by a pitch Saturday and leaving with a bruised right hand.

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SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Twins at Blue Jays
Fri, Jul 5 Final 0 to 4
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Twins at Blue Jays
Sat, Jul 6 Final 6 to 0
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 3
Twins at Blue Jays
Sun, Jul 7 - 1:07PM EDT

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Preview: Tigers (48-38) at Indians (45-42)
Game: 3
Venue: Progressive Field
Date: July 07, 2013 1:05 PM EDT


Torii Hunter and Miguel Cabrera are two big reasons the Detroit Tigers have dominated the Cleveland Indians this season.

The veteran pair again looks to lead the visiting Tigers as they try for an eighth consecutive victory over the struggling Indians on Sunday.

Hunter came within a single of the cycle and had three RBIs while Cabrera hit a two-run homer to help Detroit (48-38) to a 9-4 win Saturday.

The Indians (45-42) held a one-half game AL Central lead over Detroit on Tuesday, but since have dropped four in a row to fall 3 1/2 games back of the Tigers, who have outscored them 16-4 in the first two of this four-game set.

A winner in eight of 10 against the Indians this season, Detroit has outscored Cleveland 49-22 during its seven-game winning streak in the series. The Tigers also have won seven of nine at Progressive Field.

"We'll show up (Sunday),' Indians manager Terry Francona said. 'We certainly need to do better against them. They're the team that is directly ahead of us and they've kind of had their way with us, but I don't think we'll show up (Sunday) and not feel we're going to win. But we need to play better.'

Detroit has won five straight since losing six of seven.

Hunter, who hit a two-run homer Saturday, is batting .366 with six RBIs against the Indians this year.

Cabrera has homered four times with 12 RBIs in 10 games versus Cleveland in 2013. He's hit .355 with five home runs and 13 RBIs in his last seven at Progressive Field.

"He's been the best hitter on the planet for a long time," Hunter said.

Both named All-Stars on Saturday, Hunter and Cabrera are batting a combined .444 (8 for 18) against Cleveland's Corey Kluber (6-5, 4.33 ERA).

The right-hander has posted an 8.44 ERA while losing three straight starts to the Tigers, including two this season in which he yielded 11 runs over 11 innings. However, he pitched well in a home start against Detroit on May 21, giving up three runs on two homers in 6 1-3 innings of a 5-1 loss.

Kluber went 3-0 with a 1.66 ERA in three starts June 11-22, but is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA in the last two. He gave up a grand slam and three other hits over 5 1-3 innings of a 6-5 win at Kansas City on Tuesday.

The Tigers' Doug Fister (6-5, 3.80) has also struggled of late, going 0-1 with a 7.16 ERA in his last three starts. For the second time during that stretch, the right-hander allowed six runs, this time in the first two innings of a six-inning effort in a 7-6 win at Toronto on Tuesday.

Fister, 2-1 with a 2.12 ERA in four starts against the Indians in 2012, has yielded two runs and eight hits over 16 innings to win his last two in the series.

Recently named Cleveland All-Star Jason Kipnis is 6 for 17 (.353) with two doubles against Fister. The second baseman had both his 16-game hitting streak and run of reaching base in 36 straight contests end Saturday.

Teammate Mark Reynolds is 0 for 20 with 11 strikeouts in six games, but is 3 for 10 with a homer against Fister.

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SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Tigers at Indians
Fri, Jul 5 Final 7 to 0
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Tigers at Indians
Sat, Jul 6 Final 9 to 4
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 3
Tigers at Indians
Sun, Jul 7 - 1:05PM EDT

GAME 4
Tigers at Indians
Mon, Jul 8 - 7:05PM EDT

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Preview: Mariners (38-49) at Reds (50-37)
Game: 3
Venue: Great American Ball Park
Date: July 07, 2013 1:10 PM EDT


Bronson Arroyo has seemingly been a different pitcher at Great American Ball Park, experiencing much more success there compared to the road.

He'll look to stay hot in Cincinnati and help the Reds to a sixth win in eight games Sunday against the Seattle Mariners.

Arroyo (7-6, 3.50 ERA) hadn't seen a significant variation between his home and away starts in his first six seasons with Cincinnati, going 43-39 with a 3.95 ERA at home, compared to a 48-43 mark with a 4.23 ERA on the road.

This season, however, has been a different story.

The right-hander is 6-1 with a 2.42 ERA at home - with the Reds (50-37) winning nine of his 11 starts - while he's 1-5 with a 5.70 ERA in six outings at other stadiums. Arroyo's been particularly tough over his last seven starts in Cincinnati, compiling a 4-0 record and 1.71 ERA.

One of his more dominant outings came Monday as he limited San Francisco to a run and two hits in six innings. Arroyo was credited with his 14th career complete game and first since July 6, 2012, in a rain-shortened 8-1 victory.

"I'll take it," said Arroyo, who permitted a season-high seven runs over four innings in his previous start at Oakland on June 25. "It might be the only complete game I get all year. On the back of my baseball card 20 years from now, nobody will know the difference."

Including a 4-2 loss in Friday's series opener, the Reds averaged 3.0 runs while going 10-11 since a 12-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on June 11. They broke out of their offensive funk with Saturday's 13-4 victory over the Mariners (38-49), as Jay Bruce, Jack Hannahan and Cesar Izturis combined to go 7 for 12 with eight RBIs.

They helped chase Seattle starter Jeremy Bonderman after five innings in which he gave up six runs. Joe Saunders (6-8, 4.74) will try to pick up the staff after holding Texas to two runs despite 10 hits over 6 2-3 innings in a 9-2 road win Tuesday.

Saunders had previously logged his shortest outing of the season, surrendering six runs in 1 2-3 innings on June 25 against Pittsburgh.

"I wanted to work down in the zone and try to get ahead, something I haven't been doing, and throw strikes," he said after beating the Rangers.

The left-hander will have to overcome his past struggles against Cincinnati, having gone 0-2 with a 6.04 ERA in four starts.

Arroyo is 1-1 with a 1.50 ERA in four games - three starts - versus the Mariners, but hasn't seen them since 2007.

Although his strikeout per nine innings rate of 4.88 is one of the lowest in baseball, Arroyo could look to take advantage of a Seattle team that has been swinging and missing a lot lately. The Mariners struck out 14 times Saturday, bringing their total to 41 over the last four contests.

Kyle Seager was the only Seattle starter to not strike out Saturday, going 2 for 3 with a two-run homer. He's 12 for 23 with three home runs and seven RBIs during a six-game hitting streak.

Raul Ibanez sat out, but could look to extend his hitting streak to 12 games Sunday as he's 5 for 12 off Arroyo.


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SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Mariners at Reds
Fri, Jul 5 Final 4 to 2
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Mariners at Reds
Sat, Jul 6 Final 4 to 13
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 3
Mariners at Reds
Sun, Jul 7 - 1:10PM EDT

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Preview: Padres (40-48) at Nationals (45-42)
Game: 3
Venue: Nationals Park
Date: July 07, 2013 1:35 PM EDT


The San Diego Padres have struggled offensively during their longest losing streak in nearly two years. Considering they'll face one of the top pitchers in baseball in Sunday's series finale against the Washington Nationals, that could very well continue.

Stephen Strasburg takes on San Diego's scuffling lineup looking to deal the visiting Padres a ninth straight defeat.

The Padres scored nine total runs in the first two games of this series after managing seven in the first six losses. They still squandered opportunities, however, going 3 for 23 with runners in scoring position in the last two contests.

Pedro Ciriaco, Chris Denorfia and Logan Forsythe have had an especially rough go of late. Ciriaco and Denorfia are both 3 for 20 and Forsythe is 4 for 30 during the eight-game skid.

San Diego hasn't lost nine in a row since Aug. 24-Sept. 3, 2011.

Now the Padres must face Strasburg (4-6, 2.24 ERA), who has posted a 1.29 ERA in his last nine starts. One of those outings was a 6-2 win at San Diego on May 16 in which he gave up two runs - one earned - and three hits over eight innings.

The right-hander, though, is just 3-2 during that stretch as he's suffered from a lack of run support. The Nationals have lost three of Strasburg's last four starts after totaling four runs for him.

He threw seven scoreless innings and gave up three hits to the Brewers on Tuesday, striking out eight, in a 4-0 loss. Strasburg didn't get a decision.

"You know I'm tired of talking about that," he said of the lack of run support. "These guys battle every single day, just like I do, and it just didn't work for us tonight."

Perhaps Bryce Harper, announced as an All-Star starter Saturday, can provide some offense for Strasburg. Manager Davey Johnson initially planned on giving Harper Saturday and Sunday off after he went 1 for 19 in his first five games since returning from left knee bursitis.

Harper, though, successfully lobbied to play Saturday and went 1 for 2 with a walk and three RBIs, including driving in the tying run in the seventh on a sacrifice fly.

Harper and the Nationals will face Robbie Erlin (1-1, 4.34) for the first time as the rookie left-hander makes his fourth career start. Erlin took the loss in his last outing, giving up three runs in 3 2-3 innings of a 4-1 defeat at Boston on Tuesday, his shortest start of the season.

A day after getting Everth Cabrera back from injury, the Padres lost another player Saturday. Catcher Yasmani Grandal will be placed on the 15-day disabled list after suffering a right knee injury in a home plate collision with Anthony Rendon.

Jesus Guzman remained hot Saturday, going 2 for 4 with a three-run homer that was the Padres' only hit in 14 at_bats with runners in scoring position. He's 9 for 18 with four doubles and two home runs in six games during San Diego's losing streak.

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SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Padres at Nationals
Fri, Jul 5 Final 5 to 8
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Padres at Nationals
Sat, Jul 6 Final 4 to 5
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 3
Padres at Nationals
Sun, Jul 7 - 1:35PM EDT

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Preview: Braves (50-37) at Phillies (42-46)
Game: 3
Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Date: July 07, 2013 1:35 PM EDT


If the Philadelphia Phillies are going to turn their season around, they might have to it without one of their key players for an extended period of time.

A day after placing slugger Ryan Howard on the disabled list, the Phillies look to bounce back from a lopsided loss to the visiting Atlanta Braves on Sunday.

Prior to Saturday's 13-4 defeat, Philadelphia scratched Howard from the starting lineup then placed him on the DL because of inflammation in his left knee. Howard, batting .266 with 11 homers and 43 RBIs, hit a solo shot in a 5-4 victory Friday.

"That's a big blow,' manager Charlie Manuel said. "His presence means something to us. He's still a threat.'

The Phillies (42-46) likely will need Howard healthy if they're to have any chance of making a serious run at the postseason. Howard, bothered by knee issues since May, is expected to have an MRI in a day or two to determine whether he'll need surgery.

"We can't just think about the short term here, we have to think about the long term on Ryan as well," general manager Ruben Amaro told the Phillies' official website. "I think we're going to be pretty conservative with him. If it needs surgery - hopefully it doesn't - if it needs surgery we'll take care of it. If it doesn't, we'll try to rehab him and get him back."

Recently named All-Star Domonic Brown is one Phillie that will be expected to help fill the offensive void. The outfielder has batted .311 in his last 15 games and has a .316 average against the NL East-leading Braves (50-37) this season.

The Phillies will try to regroup behind Jonathan Pettibone (4-3, 3.99 ERA), who is 1-0 with a 2.55 ERA in his last three starts. He gave up a home run and two other hits while matching a career high with six strikeouts in 5 2-3 innings of a 3-1 win at Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

This will be the right-hander's first appearance versus Atlanta, which totaled 10 runs and 26 hits while losing its previous three contests before setting season highs for runs and hits (19) on Saturday.

"A lot of guys swung the bats well,' manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "We had good hitting up and down the lineup.'

Brian McCann had four hits and Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer. McCann has gone 16 for 28 in his last seven games, while two of Heyward's four hits in 19 at_bats against the Phillies this season have been home runs.

Atlanta's Kris Medlen (6-7, 3.11) has gone 5-1 with a 2.50 ERA in his past six starts. He's allowed three runs in each of his last three outings, most recently Tuesday when he overcame nine hits in six innings of an 11-3 victory over Miami.

The right-hander has a 3.94 ERA in three starts versus Philadelphia, but dropped to 1-1 against the Phillies after yielding two runs, six hits and four walks in five innings of a 2-0 loss April 4.

Philadelphia catcher Carlos Ruiz has one hit in his last 11 at_bats against the Braves, but is 4 for 6 with a double versus Medlen.

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SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Braves at Phillies
Fri, Jul 5 Final 4 to 5
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Braves at Phillies
Sat, Jul 6 Final 13 to 4
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 3
Braves at Phillies
Sun, Jul 7 - 1:35PM EDT

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Preview: White Sox (34-50) at Rays (48-40)
Game: 3
Venue: Tropicana Field
Date: July 07, 2013 1:40 PM EDT


After a strong return from his first career trip to the disabled list, Tampa Bay's David Price hopes he's getting a fresh start to the 2013 season.

Looking to win his fourth straight start against Chicago, the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner tries to help the Rays complete their first-ever series sweep of the lowly White Sox on Sunday.

Out since mid-May with a triceps strain, Price (2-4, 4.65 ERA) allowed three hits and struck out 10 without a walk while throwing 70 pitches over seven innings of an 8-0 win at Houston on Tuesday.

"That's probably the best I've felt on a baseball field maybe in my entire life, honestly,' said Price, who went 20-5 with a 2.56 ERA in 2012. "I felt like that's the most control I've had of a baseball game in a very long time. I think that was better than I threw the ball really at any point last year.

"It's huge for me, my confidence."

In a way, Price felt his time on the DL proved to be somewhat positive.

"Just letting me regroup with everything," he told the Rays' official website.

"The way the first nine starts went, it makes it kind of tough to sleep at night. "That's not me. I felt like I got back to myself (Tuesday)."

Price's other victory this season came at Chicago on April 28, when he gave up three runs and struck out nine in seven innings of an 8-3 win. He's posted a 2.05 ERA during his three-start winning streak against the White Sox.

After being named to the All-Star team, Tampa Bay's Ben Zobrist had two hits and Luke Scott delivered an RBI double as the Rays (48-40) won their third straight, 3-0 on Saturday. Matt Moore pitched 6 1-3 innings to best Chicago All-Star Chris Sale as the Rays won for the seventh time in eight contests.

"We're playing great right now,' Moore said.

The White Sox, outscored 29-10 during a four-game skid in the series, have dropped 26 of 36.

Zobrist, 1 for 22 in five games prior to Saturday, has gone 7 for 13 in his last three against the White Sox. However, he's 2 for 14 with seven strikeouts against John Danks (2-5, 4.38).

The left-hander snapped a three-game slide Tuesday, allowing two runs in seven innings of a 5-2 win over Baltimore. He's yielded three earned runs in 14 1-3 innings over his last two starts.

"Definitely my last few, I've felt I've had command," Danks told the White Sox's official website. "Just trying not to hurt myself. Trying not to hurt guys, trying to keep the ball in the ballpark."

Including postseason, Danks has gone 6-3 with a 3.92 ERA in 10 starts against the Rays, last facing them in 2011.

White Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham is 9 for 18 in July, and is batting .409 in his last 12 games.

He's hit .350 (7 for 20) in his past five at Tropicana Field, but is 1 for 18 against Price.

Batting .406 during a 16-game hitting streak, Tampa Bay's James Loney is likely to be in the lineup after he was used as a late defensive replacement Saturday.


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SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
White Sox at Rays
Fri, Jul 5 Final 3 to 8
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
White Sox at Rays
Sat, Jul 6 Final 0 to 3
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 3
White Sox at Rays
Sun, Jul 7 - 1:40PM EDT

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Preview: Athletics (51-37) at Royals (41-43)
Game: 3
Venue: Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium
Date: July 07, 2013 2:10 PM EDT


The Kansas City Royals' lackluster record might be even more meager without their occasional showcases of grittiness.

After rallying for their first victory against the Oakland Athletics this season, the Royals will try to close out the three-game series in winning style Sunday.

Kansas City (41-43) hasn't been over .500 since May 18, but recorded its major league-best 28th comeback victory and third this month Saturday. Jarrod Dyson drove in the go-ahead run in a 4-3 win with a two-out infield single in the eighth inning.

"Sometimes games aren't going to go our way, but we aren't going to hang our heads," said Dyson, who had a season-high three hits after going 0 for 10 in his previous four games. "We're going to keep battling. You can see it in here, see it out there. Everybody is working hard every day."

The victory snapped Oakland's five-game win streak in the series, and Luis Mendoza (2-4, 4.41 ERA) will try to follow by earning his first victory against the A's (51-37).

Mendoza is 0-1 in three career starts versus Oakland despite posting a 1.98 ERA. He gave up three runs over six-plus innings in his only matchup this season, a 4-3 loss May 19.

Mendoza is 0-1 with a 5.74 ERA in his last three outings and didn't make it past the fourth inning for only the second start this season Tuesday against Cleveland. He gave up four runs and matched a season high with four walks in a 6-5 loss, but didn't get a decision.

"I was just trying to figure what was wrong with my mechanics and my release points," said the right-hander, who threw 86 pitches in four innings.

Mendoza will again pitch opposite A.J. Griffin (6-6, 3.95), who gave up three runs over six innings without a decision in his lone appearance against Kansas City.

Griffin was charged with seven runs and a career-high 10 hits Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs but avoided the loss when his teammates rallied for an 8-7 win. He recorded his first career shutout and complete game - a two-hitter - in his previous outing June 26 against Cincinnati.

"I felt fine out there," Griffin told the team's website. "They just got the big hit when they needed it. I felt like I was making good pitches, and they really didn't make hard contact that much. I'm just fortunate enough to be on a team that scores a ton of runs."

The A's are trying for an eighth win in 11 games and Grant Balfour is in position to establish a franchise record by converting 41 consecutive saves. Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley converted 40 in a row Sept. 15, 1991-Aug. 7, 1992.

Kansas City's Eric Hosmer, batting .406 with five homers in his last eight games, hit an RBI double off Griffin in May. Alex Gordon went 3 for 3 against the right-hander in that game.

Gordon returned Saturday after missing two games following a collision with the bullpen fence in Wednesday's 6-5 victory over Cleveland.

Jed Lowrie is 3 for 6 with two doubles all-time against Mendoza, and Seth Smith is 3 for 5 with a double.

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SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Athletics at Royals
Fri, Jul 5 Final 6 to 3
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Athletics at Royals
Sat, Jul 6 Final 3 to 4
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 3
Athletics at Royals
Sun, Jul 7 - 2:10PM EDT