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W/L Trends

Detroit

Tigers are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. American League East. Tigers are 4-11 in their last 15 Friday games. Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 1-6 in their last 7 road games. Tigers are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Tigers are 1-6 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 1-7 in their last 8 games following a loss. Tigers are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Tigers are 1-9 in their last 10 overall. Tigers are 1-9 in their last 10 games on grass. Tigers are 5-2 in Verlanders last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 5-2 in Verlanders last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Tigers are 3-8 in Verlanders last 11 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 7-21 in Verlanders last 28 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 1-6 in Verlanders last 7 Friday starts. Tigers are 1-8 in Verlanders last 9 starts vs. American League East.

Baltimore

Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 5-0 in their last 5 overall. Orioles are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Orioles are 10-2 in their last 12 during game 2 of a series. Orioles are 22-8 in their last 30 home games. Orioles are 21-8 in their last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter. Orioles are 47-18 in their last 65 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Orioles are 10-4 in their last 14 vs. American League Central. Orioles are 20-8 in their last 28 games following a win. Orioles are 25-10 in their last 35 games on grass. Orioles are 73-32 in their last 105 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Orioles are 4-0 in Tillmans last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Orioles are 6-0 in Tillmans last 6 home starts. Orioles are 4-0 in Tillmans last 4 starts. Orioles are 6-1 in Tillmans last 7 starts on grass. Orioles are 6-2 in Tillmans last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 19-7 in Tillmans last 26 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Orioles are 19-7 in Tillmans last 26 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Orioles are 8-3 in Tillmans last 11 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 14-6 in Tillmans last 20 Friday starts. Orioles are 22-10 in Tillmans last 32 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

Detroit

Over is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 games following a loss. Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 overall. Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 on grass. Under is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 Friday games. Over is 13-3 in Tigers last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 12-4-1 in Tigers last 17 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 25-9-1 in Tigers last 35 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 49-19-4 in Tigers last 72 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2-1 in Tigers last 8 vs. American League East. Over is 47-22-4 in Tigers last 73 road games. Over is 40-19-2 in Tigers last 61 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 39-19-4 in Tigers last 62 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-1-1 in Verlanders last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 6-1 in Verlanders last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-1-1 in Verlanders last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 5-1-1 in Verlanders last 7 road starts. Over is 9-2-1 in Verlanders last 12 starts overall. Under is 4-1-1 in Verlanders last 6 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 16-5 in Verlanders last 21 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2-1 in Verlanders last 9 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 19-7 in Verlanders last 26 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 20-8 in Verlanders last 28 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-2 in Verlanders last 7 starts vs. American League East. Over is 35-15-2 in Verlanders last 52 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 33-16-2 in Verlanders last 51 starts on grass.

Baltimore

Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 overall. Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 on grass. Over is 6-0-1 in Orioles last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 games following a win. Over is 6-0-1 in Orioles last 7 vs. American League Central. Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-1-1 in Orioles last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 10-3-1 in Orioles last 14 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 3-1-1 in Orioles last 5 Friday games. Under is 3-1-1 in Orioles last 5 during game 2 of a series. Under is 5-0 in Tillmans last 5 Friday starts. Over is 3-0-1 in Tillmans last 4 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 4-0 in Tillmans last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Tillmans last 5 home starts. Under is 12-3-1 in Tillmans last 16 starts vs. American League Central. Under is 6-2-1 in Tillmans last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-3-1 in Tillmans last 12 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 5-2 in Tillmans last 7 starts overall. Under is 7-3 in Tillmans last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 7-3-1 in Tillmans last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Orioles are 6-0 in Tillmans last 6 starts vs. Tigers. Tigers are 8-1 in Verlanders last 9 road starts vs. Orioles. Over is 6-1-1 in the last 8 meetings in Baltimore. Over is 5-1 in Verlanders last 6 road starts vs. Orioles. Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings. Over is 5-2 in Verlanders last 7 starts vs. Orioles. Tigers are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Baltimore. Tigers are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings. Tigers are 1-4 in Verlanders last 5 starts vs. Orioles.

Umpire Trends - Alan Porter

Under is 4-0 in Verlanders last 4 starts with Porter behind home plate. Home team is 5-1 in Porters last 6 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore. Over is 8-2-2 in Porters last 12 Friday games behind home plate. Over is 4-1 in Porters last 5 games behind home plate. Home team is 4-1 in Porters last 5 games behind home plate. Under is 4-1 in Porters last 5 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore. Home team is 4-1 in Porters last 5 Friday games behind home plate vs. Detroit. Road team is 4-1 in Porters last 5 games behind home plate vs. Detroit. Home team is 7-2 in Porters last 9 Friday games behind home plate. Tigers are 7-3 in their last 10 games with Porter behind home plate. Orioles are 2-6 in their last 8 games with Porter behind home plate

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Preview: Astros at Red Sox

Weather information is currently unavailable. 5-Day Forecast
GAME: Houston Astros (14-22) at Boston Red Sox (22-13)
DATE/TIME: Friday, May 13 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The high-octane Boston Red Sox haven't been shy about giving the scoreboard operator a workout en route to winning a season-high five in a row and 14 of their last 18 contests. The Red Sox have recorded a staggering 51 runs on 62 hits in their last four outings heading into the second of a four-game series versus the visiting Houston Astros on Friday.

Jackie Bradley Jr. is riding a majors high-tying 18-game hitting streak this season, highlighted by a 12-for-21 stretch (.571) with three homers and 14 RBIs during the team's winning streak. Xander Bogaerts extended his hitting streak to seven games with a two-run homer and added an RBI single in Thursday's 11-1 rout in the series opener, but is just 1-for-6 versus Friday starter Lance McCullers. Houston's struggles away from home have been pronounced this season, as its lopsided loss in the opener of its seven-game trek dropped the club to a disastrous 4-12 on the road. Jose Altuve is 8-for-21 (.381) with four runs scored during his five-game hitting streak, but is just 1-for-6 versus Friday starter Steven Wright.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, ROOT (Houston), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Lance McCullers (2015: 6-7, 3.22 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Steven Wright (3-3, 1.52)

After enjoying a solid rookie season, McCullers will make his 2016 debut following a lengthy road back from shoulder soreness. The 22-year-old cleared the final hurdle after scattering two hits and striking out seven in five scoreless innings in a rehabilitation start with Triple-A Fresno on Saturday. McCullers did not record a decision in a pair of starts versus Boston last season despite allowing a total of three runs in 10 innings.

Wright went the distance to even his record in his last outing on Sunday, allowing a solo homer among the three hits in a 5-1 victory over the New York Yankees. The 31-year-old knuckleballer permitted one run on four hits in 6 2/3 innings in a 6-2 win at Houston on April 22, but his season-high five walks were cause for concern. Wright had issued 12 free passes in a three-start stretch before walking just one batter in his last outing.

WALK-OFFS

1. Boston has scored 11 or more runs in four straight games for the first time since 1950.

2. Houston CF Carlos Gomez is struggling mightily, going 2-for-24 with 13 strikeouts in his last seven contests.

3. Red Sox RF Mookie Betts has seven RBIs and six runs scored during his four-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 7, Astros 3

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W/L Trends

Houston

Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a loss. Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 7-15 in their last 22 during game 2 of a series. Astros are 33-73 in their last 106 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Astros are 18-42 in their last 60 road games. Astros are 3-7 in their last 10 Friday games. Astros are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. American League East. Astros are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 1-7 in McCullers' last 8 starts. Astros are 1-7 in McCullers' last 8 starts on grass. Astros are 1-10 in McCullers' last 11 road starts. Astros are 0-6 in McCullers' last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 0-4 in McCullers' last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Boston

Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. American League West. Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a win. Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 overall. Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 games on grass. Red Sox are 7-0 in their last 7 home games. Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series. Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games. Red Sox are 10-3 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter. Red Sox are 25-9 in their last 34 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Red Sox are 4-0 in Wrights last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Red Sox are 0-5 in Wrights last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Red Sox are 0-7 in Wrights last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends

Houston

Over is 3-0-3 in Astros last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 6-1 in Astros last 7 vs. American League East. Over is 10-3 in Astros last 13 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 3-1-2 in Astros last 6 games following a loss. Under is 3-1-2 in Astros last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 13-5 in Astros last 18 road games. Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 5-2-2 in Astros last 9 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-2-1 in Astros last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 11-5-3 in Astros last 19 Friday games. Over is 4-0 in McCullers' last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0-1 in McCullers' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in McCullers' last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in McCullers' last 7 starts on grass. Under is 5-2 in McCullers' last 7 starts overall.

Boston

Over is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 overall. Over is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 on grass. Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 Friday games. Over is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 games following a win. Over is 5-0-1 in Red Sox last 6 home games. Over is 5-0-1 in Red Sox last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-1-1 in Red Sox last 7 during game 2 of a series. Over is 16-5 in Red Sox last 21 vs. American League West. Over is 5-2-1 in Red Sox last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 20-8-1 in Red Sox last 29 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 22-9-2 in Red Sox last 33 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 14-6-2 in Red Sox last 22 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 5-1 in Wrights last 6 starts overall. Under is 4-1 in Wrights last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 4-1 in Wrights last 5 starts on grass. Under is 4-1 in Wrights last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Boston. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Astros are 3-12 in the last 15 meetings in Boston.

Umpire Trends - Andy Fletcher

Road team is 7-2 in Fletchers last 9 games behind home plate. Under is 3-1-1 in Fletchers last 5 Friday games behind home plate vs. Boston. Over is 3-1-1 in Fletchers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Houston. Home team is 8-3 in Fletchers last 11 games behind home plate vs. Houston. Road team is 5-2 in Fletchers last 7 games behind home plate vs. Boston. Home team is 16-7 in Fletchers last 23 Friday games behind home plate. Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Fletcher behind home plate

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Preview: Athletics at Rays

Current Conditions - St. Petersburg

SUNNY 86 °F
Wind: SW 12
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Oakland Athletics (14-21) at Tampa Bay Rays (15-17)
DATE/TIME: Friday, May 13 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The team with the lowest batting average in the majors meets the American League’s worst pitching staff when the Tampa Bay Rays host the Oakland Athletics on Friday to begin a three-game series. The Rays are batting .224 overall after getting swept in three contests at Seattle and Oakland’s ERA ballooned to 4.97 while giving up 56 runs during a five-game losing streak.

Tampa Bay had won a season-high four games in a row before visiting Seattle and posted 11 runs despite getting one at-bat from its leadoff hitter Logan Forsythe. The second baseman, who is batting .308, is expected to return from a sore shoulder Friday against Oakland’s most efficient starting pitcher, Rich Hill. The Athletics, who have lost nine of 10 in May, allowed double-digit runs in four straight games and manager Bob Melvin told reporters the team’s bullpen is “in disarray.” Oakland’s offense is in the middle of the pack in the majors and Billy Burns (11-for-32), along with Yonder Alonso (9-for-25, five doubles), are working on seven-game hitting streaks.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, CSN California (Oakland), FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics LH Rich Hill (4-3, 2.39 ERA) vs. Rays RH Jake Odorizzi (0-1, 3.10)

Hill has permitted two or fewer runs in four straight games while notching three victories in that span and has given up more than five hits once this season. The 36-year-old Boston native, who is pitching for his seventh team, boasts 46 strikeouts in 37 2/3 innings. Hill is 1-0 with a 4.97 ERA in 10 games (one start) versus Tampa Bay and has kept Evan Longoria (0-for-4, two strikeouts) under control.

Odorizzi has been one of the hardest-luck starting pitchers in the league with no wins despite holding five of his seven opponents -- and three straight -- to two or fewer runs. The 26-year-old Illinois native issued just eight walks in 40 2/3 innings overall and has three quality starts. Coco Crisp is 2-for-3 with two RBIs against Odorizzi, who is 0-1 with a 4.22 ERA in two career outings versus the Athletics.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Athletics, who went 3-4 against the Rays last season, placed 2B-SS Jed Lowrie (shin) and OF-1B Mark Canha (back) on the disabled list Wednesday.

2. Tampa Bay DH-OF Corey Dickerson is batting .182 overall, but had three homers and eight RBIs in the last six contests.

3. Oakland OF Khris Davis went 5-for-13 with four RBIs in the series at Boston.

PREDICTION: Rays 4, Athletics 2

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W/L Trends

Oakland

Athletics are 6-1 in their last 7 Friday games. Athletics are 15-36 in their last 51 games following a loss. Athletics are 15-37 in their last 52 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Athletics are 3-8 in their last 11 games following an off day. Athletics are 9-25 in their last 34 vs. American League East. Athletics are 1-5 in their last 6 games on astroturf. Athletics are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Athletics are 0-5 in their last 5 road games. Athletics are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Athletics are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Athletics are 0-5 in their last 5 overall. Athletics are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Athletics are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Athletics are 4-0 in Hills last 4 road starts.

Tampa Bay

Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Rays are 7-15 in their last 22 games following an off day. Rays are 5-12 in their last 17 during game 1 of a series. Rays are 1-6 in their last 7 Friday games. Rays are 5-0 in Odorizzis last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Rays are 4-0 in Odorizzis last 4 starts with 5 days of rest. Rays are 4-1 in Odorizzis last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Rays are 4-1 in Odorizzis last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Rays are 5-2 in Odorizzis last 7 home starts. Rays are 0-7 in Odorizzis last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Rays are 0-5 in Odorizzis last 5 Friday starts.

OU Trends

Oakland

Over is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 overall. Over is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 road games. Over is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-0 in Athletics last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 vs. American League East. Over is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-0-1 in Athletics last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 10-1-1 in Athletics last 12 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 during game 1 of a series. Under is 3-1-1 in Athletics last 5 games following an off day. Over is 6-2 in Athletics last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2-1 in Athletics last 9 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-1-1 in Athletics last 5 on astroturf. Over is 34-15-2 in Athletics last 51 games following a loss.

Tampa Bay

Under is 7-0 in Rays last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 4-0-1 in Rays last 5 Friday games. Under is 5-0 in Rays last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0 in Rays last 4 games following a loss. Under is 7-1-2 in Rays last 10 during game 1 of a series. Under is 12-2-2 in Rays last 16 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1-1 in Rays last 7 games following an off day. Under is 13-3-1 in Rays last 17 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 13-3-1 in Rays last 17 on astroturf. Under is 13-3-1 in Rays last 17 home games. Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1-1 in Rays last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 15-4-3 in Rays last 22 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 19-8-4 in Rays last 31 overall. Under is 5-0-1 in Odorizzis last 6 starts on astroturf. Under is 5-0 in Odorizzis last 5 home starts. Under is 4-0 in Odorizzis last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-1-1 in Odorizzis last 9 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 6-1-1 in Odorizzis last 8 Friday starts. Under is 6-1-2 in Odorizzis last 9 starts overall. Under is 6-1-1 in Odorizzis last 8 starts vs. American League West. Under is 16-4-1 in Odorizzis last 21 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Odorizzis last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 12-3-1 in Odorizzis last 16 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-2 in Odorizzis last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1-2 in the last 7 meetings in Tampa Bay. Under is 9-4-2 in the last 15 meetings.

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Preview: Twins at Indians

Current Conditions - Cleveland

CLOUDY 48 °F
Wind: NE 9
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Minnesota Twins (8-25) at Cleveland Indians (16-15)
DATE/TIME: Friday, May 13 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Cleveland Indians right-hander Josh Tomlin goes for his sixth victory in as many starts when he faces the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series. The Indians are hoping for a solid effort from Tomlin after using nine relievers in Wednesday's 16-inning loss to the Houston Astros.

Since losing his season debut in 2015, Tomlin is a sterling 12-1 over his last 14 outings for Cleveland, which has won six of its last nine. It will be Tomlin's second start of the season against the staggering Twins, who have dropped seven in a row to fall to an American League-worst 8-25. Starting pitching has been a disaster for Minnesota, which has been ravaged for 56 runs during the seven-game skid. Veteran right-hander Ricky Nolasco will oppose Tomlin in the series opener.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Ricky Nolasco (1-1, 4.70 ERA) vs. Indians RH Josh Tomlin (5-0, 3.72)

Nolasco has regressed since his solid first month of the season and was rocked for season-high totals in runs (7) and hits (9) in a season-low five innings at the Chicago White Sox last time out. After pitching at least 6 1/3 innings in his first four starts, Nolasco has been charged with 12 runs and 17 hits over 10 2/3 over his last two turns. Nolasco has yet to beat the Indians in six appearances, logging an 0-2 mark and 5.45 ERA while surrendering seven homers.

Tomlin remained unbeaten despite a shaky performance versus reigning World Series champion Kansas City last time out, when he was reached for four runs on seven hits over six innings. He also had a shaky outing in Minnesota on April 27 but managed to escape with the win after allowing five runs in 5 1/3 innings to push his career record against the Twins to 3-4 with a 6.00 ERA. Twins first baseman Joe Mauer has collected seven hits in 18 at-bats versus Tomlin.

WALK-OFFS

1. Indians RHP Bryan Shaw has permitted two hits over 8 2/3 scoreless innings in his last eight appearances.

2. Mauer is batting .329 lifetime versus the Indians and .309 at Progressive Field.

3. Indians C Yan Gomes is mired in a brutal 2-for-42 slump over his last 11 games.

PREDICTION: Indians 5, Twins 4

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W/L Trends

Minnesota

Twins are 17-36 in their last 53 games following a loss. Twins are 16-36 in their last 52 overall. Twins are 16-36 in their last 52 games on grass. Twins are 15-38 in their last 53 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. American League Central. Twins are 13-39 in their last 52 vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 5-16 in their last 21 road games. Twins are 7-23 in their last 30 games vs. a right-handed starter. Twins are 3-13 in their last 16 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 3-13 in their last 16 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Twins are 3-13 in their last 16 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 1-6 in their last 7 Friday games. Twins are 1-10 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Twins are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Twins are 0-6 in their last 6 games following an off day. Twins are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 4-1 in Nolascos last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 9-4 in Nolascos last 13 starts. Twins are 9-4 in Nolascos last 13 starts on grass. Twins are 4-9 in Nolascos last 13 road starts. Twins are 2-5 in Nolascos last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Twins are 2-5 in Nolascos last 7 Friday starts. Twins are 4-11 in Nolascos last 15 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 1-4 in Nolascos last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Twins are 1-4 in Nolascos last 5 starts vs. American League Central. Twins are 1-4 in Nolascos last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 2-8 in Nolascos last 10 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 2-9 in Nolascos last 11 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Cleveland

Indians are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. American League Central. Indians are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Indians are 10-2 in their last 12 Friday games. Indians are 5-1 in their last 6 home games. Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 22-6 in their last 28 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Indians are 22-9 in their last 31 games following a loss. Indians are 29-13 in their last 42 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Indians are 19-9 in their last 28 during game 1 of a series. Indians are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Indians are 3-12 in their last 15 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Indians are 6-0 in Tomlins last 6 starts during game 1 of a series. Indians are 4-0 in Tomlins last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Indians are 7-0 in Tomlins last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Indians are 6-0 in Tomlins last 6 starts vs. American League Central. Indians are 4-0 in Tomlins last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 5-0 in Tomlins last 5 home starts. Indians are 8-0 in Tomlins last 8 starts with 4 days of rest. Indians are 13-3 in Tomlins last 16 starts. Indians are 13-3 in Tomlins last 16 starts on grass. Indians are 16-5 in Tomlins last 21 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 4-11 in Tomlins last 15 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends

Minnesota

Over is 7-0-1 in Twins last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 Friday games. Over is 3-0-1 in Twins last 4 during game 1 of a series. Over is 6-1-1 in Twins last 8 games following a loss. Over is 5-1-1 in Twins last 7 road games. Over is 5-1 in Twins last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1-1 in Twins last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 15-4-2 in Twins last 21 overall. Over is 15-4-2 in Twins last 21 on grass. Over is 3-1-1 in Twins last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 6-2 in Twins last 8 vs. American League Central. Over is 15-5-1 in Twins last 21 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 19-7 in Twins last 26 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 12-5-2 in Twins last 19 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 3-0-1 in Nolascos last 4 Friday starts. Over is 4-0-2 in Nolascos last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0-1 in Nolascos last 5 starts on grass. Over is 3-0-1 in Nolascos last 4 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 4-0-1 in Nolascos last 5 starts overall. Under is 4-1 in Nolascos last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Cleveland

Under is 6-0-1 in Indians last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 3-0-1 in Indians last 4 during game 1 of a series. Over is 6-1 in Indians last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 4-1-1 in Indians last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 3-1-2 in Indians last 6 Friday games. Over is 6-2 in Indians last 8 vs. American League Central. Over is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 5-2 in Indians last 7 home games. Over is 43-21 in Indians last 64 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-0 in Tomlins last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 4-0 in Tomlins last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-0 in Tomlins last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0 in Tomlins last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-1 in Tomlins last 8 starts on grass. Over is 7-1 in Tomlins last 8 starts overall. Over is 14-2 in Tomlins last 16 home starts. Over is 11-2 in Tomlins last 13 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Tomlins last 6 Friday starts. Over is 5-1 in Tomlins last 6 starts vs. American League Central. Over is 4-1 in Tomlins last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.

Head to Head

Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Cleveland. Twins are 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/13

Preview: Blue Jays at Rangers

Current Conditions - Arlington

SUNNY 81 °F
Wind: SSE 12
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (18-18) at Texas Rangers (20-15)
DATE/TIME: Friday, May 13 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Texas Rangers are sitting a season-high five games over .500 as they prepare to host the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series. The resilient Rangers have rebounded to win five of their last six contests after dropping the final three of a four-game set in Toronto last week.

Texas won the final two of a three-game set against the American League-leading Chicago White Sox by battling back from three deficits in each of the two victories. Outfielder Ian Desmond went 6-for-14 with a home run and six RBIs against the White Sox to run his hitting streak to seven games. The Blue Jays came up short in their bid for a three-game sweep in San Francisco, dropping the series finale Wednesday in 13 innings. It was the 11th one-run decision for Toronto, which is 3-8 in such games.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, Sportsnet One (Toronto), FSN Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH R.A. Dickey (1-4, 5.18 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Martin Perez (1-2, 3.51)

Dickey's winless streak reached six starts when he was charged with four runs (two earned) on six hits over a season-high seven innings in a 6-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers last time out. The 41-year-old knuckleballer has pitched at least six innings in each of his last four turns, including 6 1/3 frames of one-run ball versus Texas on May 2. Dickey has held Elvis Andrus hitless in 12 at-bats while Adrian Beltre is only 3-for-16 against him.

Perez has turned in back-to-back strong starts but has nothing to show for it after allowing two runs over six innings last time out at Detroit and tossing five scoreless innings of four-hit ball at Toronto in his previous turn. The 25-year-old Venezuelan has permitted three runs or fewer in six of his last seven starts and pitched at least six innings on five occasions. Control has been an issue for Perez, who has issued 23 walks over 41 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rangers rookie RF Nomar Mazara was 6-for-16 in the four-game set at Toronto.

2. Reigning AL MVP Josh Donaldson was 6-for-14 against the Giants, capped by a four-hit game in the series finale.

3. Desmond was 2-for-15 in Toronto last week and is 7-for-37 lifetime against the Blue Jays.

PREDICTION: Rangers 5, Blue Jays 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/13

W/L Trends

Toronto

Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss. Blue Jays are 25-9 in their last 34 vs. American League West. Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Blue Jays are 17-8 in their last 25 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Blue Jays are 19-9 in their last 28 games following an off day. Blue Jays are 2-6 in their last 8 Friday games. Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Blue Jays are 6-1 in Dickeys last 7 starts vs. American League West. Blue Jays are 5-2 in Dickeys last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Blue Jays are 3-8 in Dickeys last 11 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Blue Jays are 1-4 in Dickeys last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Blue Jays are 1-4 in Dickeys last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Blue Jays are 1-4 in Dickeys last 5 starts on grass. Blue Jays are 0-4 in Dickeys last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 0-5 in Dickeys last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Blue Jays are 0-6 in Dickeys last 6 starts. Blue Jays are 0-5 in Dickeys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 0-4 in Dickeys last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Texas

Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass. Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Rangers are 26-9 in their last 35 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 games following an off day. Rangers are 14-6 in their last 20 during game 1 of a series. Rangers are 9-4 in their last 13 games following a win. Rangers are 39-18 in their last 57 home games. Rangers are 10-3 in Perezs last 13 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 2-5 in Perezs last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Rangers are 2-5 in Perezs last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 2-5 in Perezs last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Rangers are 2-7 in Perezs last 9 starts on grass. Rangers are 1-4 in Perezs last 5 home starts. Rangers are 2-8 in Perezs last 10 starts. Rangers are 0-6 in Perezs last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Rangers are 0-4 in Perezs last 4 Friday starts.

OU Trends

Toronto

Under is 3-0-1 in Blue Jays last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-0 in Blue Jays last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-0 in Blue Jays last 6 games following a loss. Under is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 during game 1 of a series. Under is 10-1 in Blue Jays last 11 on grass. Under is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 17-4-1 in Blue Jays last 22 road games. Under is 20-5-1 in Blue Jays last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 19-6-2 in Blue Jays last 27 overall. Under is 3-1-1 in Blue Jays last 5 vs. American League West. Under is 3-1-1 in Blue Jays last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Blue Jays last 7 Friday games. Under is 37-18-2 in Blue Jays last 57 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 3-0-1 in Dickeys last 4 Friday starts. Over is 2-0-2 in Dickeys last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 3-0-1 in Dickeys last 4 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 6-1-2 in Dickeys last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-2 in Dickeys last 9 starts vs. American League West. Under is 3-1-1 in Dickeys last 5 starts overall. Under is 20-8-1 in Dickeys last 29 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 9-4-3 in Dickeys last 16 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 15-7-3 in Dickeys last 25 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Texas

Over is 5-0 in Rangers last 5 overall. Over is 5-0 in Rangers last 5 on grass. Over is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 games following a win. Over is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 home games. Over is 5-0 in Rangers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 during game 1 of a series. Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 vs. American League East. Under is 10-3-1 in Rangers last 14 Friday games. Over is 15-5-3 in Rangers last 23 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 15-5-1 in Rangers last 21 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 6-1 in Perezs last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 5-1 in Perezs last 6 Friday starts. Under is 5-1 in Perezs last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 5-1 in Perezs last 6 starts vs. American League East. Under is 22-7 in Perezs last 29 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Perezs last 8 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 21-8 in Perezs last 29 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 12-5 in Perezs last 17 starts overall. Under is 11-5 in Perezs last 16 starts on grass.

Head to Head

Blue Jays are 10-2 in the last 12 meetings in Texas. Under is 4-1 in Dickeys last 5 starts vs. Rangers. Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings in Texas. Blue Jays are 20-8 in the last 28 meetings.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/13

Preview: Padres at Brewers

Current Conditions - Milwaukee

L/FOG 37 °F
Wind: ENE 10
5-Day Forecast
GAME: San Diego Padres (16-20) at Milwaukee Brewers (14-21)
DATE/TIME: Friday, May 13 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The San Diego Padres have won a season-high three straight games and look to register another victory when they visit the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday for the second contest of their four-game set. San Diego swept a doubleheader from the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday before blanking the Brewers 3-0 in Thursday's series opener.

Milwaukee has lost six of its last nine games and scored four total runs in its last four defeats. Ryan Braun is riding a 12-game hitting streak and is 22-for-51 with two homers and 10 RBIs during the stretch. San Diego's Melvin Upton Jr. went 3-for-4 with a homer, two RBIs and two runs scored in Thursday's contest. Padres starter Andrew Cashner was scratched due to cramps in both hamstrings, leaving the team to recall Christian Friedrich from Triple-A El Paso to make the start in his place.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN San Diego, FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres LH Christian Friedrich (2015: 0-4, 5.25 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Junior Guerra (1-0, 6.00)

Friedrich has made 19 major-league starts - 16 in 2012 - and all 68 of his appearances for Colorado last season were in relief. He has a 5-16 career record and a hefty 5.81 ERA and has served up 22 homers in 167 1/3 major-league innings. Friedrich is 0-2 with a 6.39 ERA in five career appearances (two starts) against the Brewers and has struggled with Braun (3-for-6).

The 31-year-old Guerra, who is making his third start of the season, allowed four runs over six innings in each of his first two. He defeated the Los Angeles Angels on May 3 in his Milwaukee debut and received a no-decision against Cincinnati five days later. Guerra's only other major-league appearances came last season, when he pitched four innings over three games for the Chicago White Sox.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Padres have put together 23 consecutive scoreless innings.

2. Milwaukee 2B Scooter Gennett (oblique) went 2-for-3 with a walk on Thursday after being activated from the disabled list and INF Yadiel Rivera was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs to open a roster spot.

3. San Diego C Derek Norris (wrist) departed Thursday's game after being hit by a pitch and X-rays were negative.

PREDICTION: Brewers 5, Padres 4

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/13

W/L Trends

San Diego

Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series. Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games. Padres are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter. Padres are 5-2 in their last 7 road games. Padres are 3-10 in their last 13 vs. a team with a losing record. Padres are 3-12 in their last 15 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Padres are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.

Milwaukee

Brewers are 6-13 in their last 19 games vs. a left-handed starter. Brewers are 6-13 in their last 19 during game 2 of a series. Brewers are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Brewers are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Brewers are 8-22 in their last 30 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Brewers are 2-6 in their last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Brewers are 2-6 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Brewers are 13-45 in their last 58 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League West.

OU Trends

San Diego

Under is 4-0 in Padres last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 4-0 in Padres last 4 Friday games. Under is 8-1 in Padres last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 9-2 in Padres last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 games following a win. Under is 11-4 in Padres last 15 road games. Over is 12-5-1 in Padres last 18 vs. National League Central.

Milwaukee

Over is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 7-1-1 in Brewers last 9 home games. Under is 5-1-1 in Brewers last 7 vs. National League West. Over is 5-1-1 in Brewers last 7 during game 2 of a series. Over is 14-3 in Brewers last 17 games following a loss. Over is 4-1-1 in Brewers last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 7-2-1 in Brewers last 10 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 6-2 in Brewers last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 3-1-1 in Brewers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 6-2 in Brewers last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 19-7-1 in Brewers last 27 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 48-23-7 in Brewers last 78 overall. Over is 48-23-7 in Brewers last 78 on grass.

Head to Head

Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings. Padres are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Lazaro Diaz

Road team is 6-0 in Diazs last 6 games behind home plate. Over is 7-1 in Diazs last 8 games behind home plate vs. San Diego. Over is 4-1 in Diazs last 5 Friday games behind home plate. Under is 3-1-1 in Diazs last 5 Friday games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee. Home team is 5-2 in Diazs last 7 games behind home plate vs. San Diego. Under is 5-2 in Diazs last 7 Friday games behind home plate vs. San Diego. Home team is 14-6 in Diazs last 20 Friday games behind home plate. Over is 42-20-7 in Diazs last 69 games behind home plate. Padres are 3-8 in their last 11 games with Diaz behind home plate. Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 games with Diaz behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/13

Preview: Braves at Royals

Current Conditions - Kansas City

P/SUNNY 59 °F
Wind: W 8
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Atlanta Braves (8-25) at Kansas City Royals (16-18)
DATE/TIME: Friday, May 13 - 8:15 PM EST
WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Kansas City Royals are presented with a great chance to end their recent slide when they open a three-game interleague series against visiting Atlanta on Friday. Since improving to 12-6 with a win over Baltimore on April 24, the defending World Series champs have dropped five consecutive series, including three of four games in Yankee Stadium this week.

Of course, the Braves have produced just one series win all season and Thursday's 7-4 defeat in 10 innings against Philadelphia was their sixth loss in seven games. The Royals could use a solid start out of veteran Edinson Volquez, as they've given up an average of 6.4 runs during their current 2-6 swoon and placed two starters - Chris Young and Kris Medlen - on the disabled list Thursday. One of the few Kansas City players who is surging now is left fielder Alex Gordon, who homered Thursday and is hitting .306 in May after a .208 April. First baseman Freddie Freeman has hit safely in eight of his last nine games for Atlanta and is batting .326 on the road.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, FSN Southeast (Atlanta), FSN Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Julio Teheran (0-3, 3.48 ERA) vs. Royals RH Edinson Volquez (3-3, 3.89)

While he continues to search for his first win, Teheran has posted four straight starts in which he's allowed two runs or fewer. The Colombia native held Arizona to an earned run in five frames of a no-decision on Saturday. Teheran, who is 2-6 with a 5.54 ERA in 11 interleague starts, has never faced the Royals.

It's been a roller-coaster ride of late for Volquez, who was rocked at Cleveland on Sunday, giving up five runs and seven hits in a season-low 4 1/3 innings. His successes this season have largely come at home, where he is 2-1 with a 1.37 ERA. The 32-year-old boasts a 3.18 ERA in seven career starts against Atlanta while recording 53 strikeouts in 39 2/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Freeman has six of Atlanta's nine home runs.

2. Royals RF Jarrod Dyson is 4-for-35 over an 11-game span.

3. Kansas City is 9-5 at home.

PREDICTION: Royals 5, Braves 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/13

W/L Trends

Atlanta

Braves are 8-3 in their last 11 vs. American League Central. Braves are 17-39 in their last 56 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 16-37 in their last 53 games vs. a right-handed starter. Braves are 6-14 in their last 20 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Braves are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Braves are 22-56 in their last 78 overall. Braves are 22-56 in their last 78 games on grass. Braves are 6-16 in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 9-25 in their last 34 interleague road games. Braves are 9-25 in their last 34 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Braves are 14-39 in their last 53 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Braves are 7-20 in their last 27 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter. Braves are 7-20 in their last 27 interleague games. Braves are 3-9 in their last 12 vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 13-42 in their last 55 games following a loss. Braves are 12-39 in their last 51 road games. Braves are 2-8 in their last 10 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games. Braves are 1-7 in their last 8 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 0-6 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series. Braves are 0-6 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 14-2 in Teherans last 16 Friday starts. Braves are 10-2 in Teherans last 12 starts during game 1 of a series. Braves are 23-10 in Teherans last 33 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 3-8 in Teherans last 11 road starts. Braves are 1-4 in Teherans last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Braves are 1-4 in Teherans last 5 interleague starts. Braves are 1-6 in Teherans last 7 starts. Braves are 1-6 in Teherans last 7 starts on grass. Braves are 0-4 in Teherans last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Kansas City

Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Royals are 20-7 in their last 27 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 30-11 in their last 41 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 24-9 in their last 33 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 10-4 in their last 14 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Royals are 17-7 in their last 24 interleague home games. Royals are 7-3 in their last 10 Friday games. Royals are 40-19 in their last 59 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 44-21 in their last 65 home games. Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 overall. Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass. Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 1-7 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series. Royals are 8-1 in Volquezs last 9 interleague starts. Royals are 4-1 in Volquezs last 5 Friday starts. Royals are 7-2 in Volquezs last 9 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 17-5 in Volquezs last 22 home starts. Royals are 18-6 in Volquezs last 24 starts with 4 days of rest. Royals are 8-3 in Volquezs last 11 starts during game 1 of a series. Royals are 12-5 in Volquezs last 17 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Royals are 26-11 in Volquezs last 37 starts on grass. Royals are 14-6 in Volquezs last 20 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 27-13 in Volquezs last 40 starts.

OU Trends

Atlanta

Over is 4-0-1 in Braves last 5 Friday games. Under is 3-0-1 in Braves last 4 games following a loss. Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 vs. American League Central. Over is 6-0-1 in Braves last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 10-1-1 in Braves last 12 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 10-3-1 in Braves last 14 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 10-3 in Braves last 13 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 3-1-1 in Braves last 5 on grass. Under is 3-1-1 in Braves last 5 overall. Under is 3-1-1 in Braves last 5 during game 1 of a series. Over is 13-5-1 in Braves last 19 road games. Over is 15-6-1 in Braves last 22 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 13-2-2 in Teherans last 17 road starts. Under is 5-1 in Teherans last 6 Friday starts. Over is 4-1-2 in Teherans last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 11-4-1 in Teherans last 16 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 20-8-2 in Teherans last 30 starts during game 1 of a series.

Kansas City

Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 on grass. Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 overall. Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 5-1 in Royals last 6 games following a loss. Over is 5-1 in Royals last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 Friday games. Over is 10-3-1 in Royals last 14 vs. National League East. Over is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 6-2 in Royals last 8 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 11-4-1 in Royals last 16 during game 1 of a series. Under is 8-3-2 in Royals last 13 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 10-4 in Royals last 14 home games. Over is 7-3 in Royals last 10 interleague games. Under is 7-0-1 in Volquezs last 8 Friday starts. Under is 4-0 in Volquezs last 4 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 4-0 in Volquezs last 4 home starts. Under is 5-2 in Volquezs last 7 starts on grass. Under is 5-2 in Volquezs last 7 starts overall.

Head to Head

Braves are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/13

Preview: Mets at Rockies

Current Conditions - Denver

CLOUDY 37 °F
Wind: E 13
5-Day Forecast
GAME: New York Mets (21-13) at Colorado Rockies (16-18)
DATE/TIME: Friday, May 13 - 8:40 PM EST
WHERE: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Matt Harvey has dominated the Colorado Rockies in three career starts, but he's never faced them at Coors Field. Harvey gets his first opportunity to pitch in the mile-high altitude when the New York Mets open a three-game series at Colorado on Friday.

Harvey is 2-0 with a 0.39 ERA in 23 innings against Colorado, allowing just 11 hits and two walks while recording 19 strikeouts. Facing the Rockies at home has been a good thing for opposing teams as Colorado is just 5-10 at Coors Field and lost seven straight home contests prior to Wednesday's 8-7 victory over Arizona. Nolan Arenado has belted seven shots at home for the Rockies and leads the majors with 13 homers. New York is 4-4 during its 11-game road trip and has been blanked twice on the trek, including a 3-0 setback against Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), ROOT (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Matt Harvey (3-4, 4.50 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Jon Gray (0-1, 5.40)

Harvey has won three of his last four starts but hasn't located the form that saw him go 13-8 with a 2.71 ERA last season. He struck out a season-best 10 batters over six innings in his last outing, when he gave up two runs and four hits in six frames against San Diego. Harvey has shut down Colorado's Charlie Blackmon (1-for-10) and DJ LeMahieu (1-for-8).

Gray is winless in 13 major-league starts but is coming off a superb outing in which he allowed just one hit over seven scoreless innings while receiving a no-decision versus San Francisco. He has struggled at Coors Field, going 0-1 with a 9.20 ERA in seven career outings. Gray has posted a 9.39 ERA in two no-decisions against New York and has struggled versus Yoenis Cespedes (2-for-5, one homer, four RBIs).

WALK-OFFS

1. Mets 2B Neil Walker is 1-for-26 over his last nine games.

2. Colorado LF Gerardo Parra has gone 14-for-33 in his last eight contests.

3. New York placed INF Wilmer Flores (hamstring) on the 15-day disabled list and recalled LHP Sean Gilmartin, who pitched three scoreless innings on Thursday, from Triple-A Las Vegas.

PREDICTION: Mets 9, Rockies 7

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/13

W/L Trends

NY Mets

Mets are 9-1 in their last 10 Friday games. Mets are 7-1 in their last 8 games following a loss. Mets are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Mets are 16-5 in their last 21 games vs. a right-handed starter. Mets are 24-8 in their last 32 during game 1 of a series. Mets are 29-10 in their last 39 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 23-8 in their last 31 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 20-8 in their last 28 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Mets are 10-4 in their last 14 vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 17-7 in their last 24 overall. Mets are 17-7 in their last 24 games on grass. Mets are 16-7 in their last 23 vs. National League West. Mets are 36-16 in their last 52 road games. Mets are 5-0 in Harveys last 5 starts vs. National League West. Mets are 4-0 in Harveys last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 5-1 in Harveys last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 4-1 in Harveys last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Mets are 9-3 in Harveys last 12 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 3-7 in Harveys last 10 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Mets are 0-5 in Harveys last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Colorado

Rockies are 8-2 in their last 10 Friday games. Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Rockies are 4-9 in their last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rockies are 3-7 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rockies are 3-10 in their last 13 vs. National League East. Rockies are 1-7 in their last 8 home games. Rockies are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Rockies are 2-5 in Grays last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Rockies are 2-5 in Grays last 7 home starts. Rockies are 2-5 in Grays last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rockies are 1-6 in Grays last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Rockies are 1-6 in Grays last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rockies are 1-6 in Grays last 7 starts. Rockies are 1-6 in Grays last 7 starts on grass. Rockies are 1-7 in Grays last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Rockies are 0-4 in Grays last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rockies are 0-4 in Grays last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.

OU Trends

NY Mets

Under is 4-0 in Mets last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 5-1 in Mets last 6 Friday games. Over is 4-1-1 in Mets last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 road games. Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 on grass. Over is 8-2 in Mets last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 vs. National League West. Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 37-13-1 in Mets last 51 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 8-3-1 in Mets last 12 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 25-10 in Mets last 35 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-3 in Mets last 10 during game 1 of a series. Over is 11-1 in Harveys last 12 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 10-1-1 in Harveys last 12 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Harveys last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Harveys last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 8-2 in Harveys last 10 road starts. Over is 5-2-1 in Harveys last 8 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 12-5-1 in Harveys last 18 starts on grass. Over is 12-5-1 in Harveys last 18 starts overall. Over is 7-3 in Harveys last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Colorado

Over is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 Friday games. Over is 9-2-1 in Rockies last 12 games following an off day. Over is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 home games. Over is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 3-1-1 in Rockies last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Rockies last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Rockies last 5 games following a win. Under is 5-2-1 in Rockies last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 25-12 in Rockies last 37 vs. National League East. Over is 4-0 in Grays last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 7-0 in Grays last 7 home starts. Over is 6-1 in Grays last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Grays last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Grays last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Mets are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Colorado. Mets are 15-3 in the last 18 meetings. Over is 12-3 in the last 15 meetings in Colorado. Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.

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