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Preview: Phillies (31-43) at Giants (47-27)


Game: 1
Venue: AT&T Park
Date: June 24, 2016 10:15 PM EDT


SAN FRANCISCO -- Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Freddie Galvis insisted Thursday it's time for his team to start having some fun.


Unfortunately for the National League East's fourth-place squad, experiencing it at AT&T Park against the hottest team in baseball might prove to be difficult.


Two teams coming off wins Thursday that made long flights enjoyable meet in San Francisco on Friday night when the Phillies open a three-game series against the Giants.


The Phillies are coming off a 7-3 win at Minnesota that snapped a nine-game losing streak, while the Giants finished off a series win at Pittsburgh with a 5-3 victory Thursday.


But make no mistake about that: These teams have little else in common.


The Giants (47-27) return home after having won six of seven at Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh. They will take the field Friday with a big lead in the NL West, the second-best record in the league and riding the momentum of 12 victories in their last 14 games.


"I'm proud of these guys," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said at his postgame press conference Thursday. "But there's a lot of baseball left."


Right-hander Jake Peavy will open a five-game homestand for the Giants. It'll be the first time he's started a game on a day other than a Sunday this month.


Those Sunday starts -- two in nationally televised games -- seem to have turned the veteran's season around. He was 2-5 with a 6.34 ERA when the calendar flipped to June, but has since gone 1-1 with a fine 2.65 ERA against St. Louis, Los Angeles and Tampa Bay.


Peavy might be hot, but beating him would figure to be the Phillies' best opportunity to continue their winning ways this weekend. The Giants will follow with Madison Bumgarner (8-3) and Johnny Cueto (11-1) on Saturday and Sunday.


Peavy has a losing record in his career against the Phillies (2-3, 4.15 ERA), but that's ancient history. He hasn't faced Philadelphia since 2009, and has never done so as a member of the Giants.


The only three Phillies he's ever pitched against are Ryan Howard (3-for-9), Carlos Ruiz (0-for-3) and Peter Bourjos (1-for-2).


The Giants have won 12 of their last 15 games against the Phillies dating back to the 2013 season.


The Phillies (31-43) will try to turn things around in the rivalry Friday with right-hander Zach Eflin (0-2, 10.80), another guy whose numbers might be a bit deceiving.


The rookie's debut on June 14 was a complete disaster as he allowed nine runs (eight earned) and nine hits (including three home runs) in 2 2/3 innings at Toronto.


But he rebounded impressively with 5 2/3 innings of four-hit, two-run ball at home against Arizona on Sunday.


The 22-year-old certainly arrives in San Francisco highly regarded. He was the first-round pick of the San Diego Padres in 2012, before getting dealt to the Phillies in a three-team trade that sent Matt Kemp to San Diego and Jimmy Rollins to the Los Angeles Dodgers.


"I looked at a lot of things," the 6-foot-6 Florida native said after the Arizona game of the difference in his two starts. "It's good to bounce back from last outing."

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Friday's Diamond Notes
By Kevin Rogers


Hottest team: Astros (8-2 last 10)


Houston is catching fire at the right time, as the Astros pulled above the .500 mark after sweeping the Angels at home. The Astros have won five straight games, while winning three of their past four contests away from Minute Maid Park. Houston heads to Kansas City for an ALDS rematch with the Royals, as Dallas Keuchel takes the mound in the series opener. Last season’s Cy Young winner has stumbled to a 2-6 record on the highway to go along with a 5.91 ERA, while losing at Kauffman Stadium in a 5-1 defeat last July.


Coldest team: Mariners (2-9 last 11)


Seattle returns home following a dreadful road trip, capped off by a three-game sweep at the hands of Detroit. The Mariners limped to a 2-8 record on its trip through Tampa Bay, Boston, and Detroit, while its pitching staff is in ruins due to numerous injuries. Seattle has dropped 15 of its past 20 games overall, including a 1-3 mark in its previous four home contests as the M’s head back to Safeco Field for an interleague series with the streaking Cardinals.


Hottest pitcher: Danny Salazar, Indians (8-3, 2.23 ERA)


Cleveland has owned Detroit this season by winning each of the first six matchups with its division rival. Salazar has yet to face the Tigers this season, but the Cleveland right-hander is riding a four-game winning streak. In his last four victories, the Tribe’s offense has scored 38 runs as three of those wins came at home. The road has been a different story for Salazar, as the Indians are 1-4 in his past five away outings, while not lasting past the fifth inning in three of those starts.


Coldest pitcher: Matt Moore, Rays (3-4, 4.90 ERA)


Tampa Bay has fallen apart of late by dropping seven straight games, including getting swept by San Francisco and Cleveland. Moore has won just two of his past 10 starts for Tampa Bay, in spite of tossing at least six innings in each of his last three appearances. Tampa Bay owns an 0-5 mark in Moore’s last five starts away from Tropicana Field, while the southpaw makes his first start at Camden Yards since 2013 when the Rays travel to Baltimore on Friday.


Biggest UNDER run: Braves (6-0 last six)


Atlanta continued its dominance of New York by rallying past the Mets on Thursday, 4-3. Not only did the Braves beat the Mets for the fourth time in eight days, but Atlanta also cashed its sixth consecutive ‘under.’ Atlanta’s pitching staff has been stellar recently by allowing three runs or less in seven straight games, while posting an impressive 7-1 record in the past eight contests overall. Aaron Blair has cashed the ‘under’ in three of his four June starts for Atlanta, which includes a 4-3 victory at Citi Field last Saturday.


Biggest OVER run: Yankees (5-0 last five)


The Twins have racked up the second-most ‘overs’ in baseball as they travel to New York to begin a three-game set with the Yankees. New York is riding a five-game ‘over’ streak after a pair of high-scoring contests with Colorado, which included a 9-8 walk-off victory on Wednesday. The Yankees and Twins played to three ‘overs’ in their four-game set at Target Field last weekend, while New York has allowed at least six runs in each of its past four contests overall.


Matchup to watch: Red Sox vs. Rangers


Boston avoided a four-game sweep by Chicago with an extra-innings triumph on Thursday as the Red Sox venture to the Lone Star State to face the Rangers. Texas has won 10 of its past 12 games to remain atop the AL West standings, while coming off a home split against Cincinnati. David Price takes the mound in the series opener for Boston, as the southpaw snapped a three-start losing streak by tossing eight innings in a 2-1 victory against Seattle in his past outing. Price hasn’t received much run support recently, as the Red Sox scored two runs or less in each of his past four starts, while cashing the ‘under’ in each of those appearances. Texas won three of four home meetings from Boston last season, as Nick Martinez makes his second start of the season for the Rangers.


Betcha didn’t know: The Nationals and Brewers begin a weekend series at Miller Park as Max Scherzer takes the ball for Washington. Scherzer struck out 16 and allowed one hit in a complete-game shutout of the Brewers the last time he faced them last June. The Nationals lost Scherzer’s last start at San Diego in spite of him striking out 10 batters in six innings, as Washington has won four straight starts by the former Cy Young winner after they dropped his last outing.


Biggest public favorite: Yankees (-225) vs. Twins


Biggest public underdog: Padres (+110) at Reds


Biggest line move: Orioles (-125 to -135) vs. Blue Jays

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Five to Follow MLB Betting: Friday, June 24, 2016, Opening Line Report
by Alan Matthews


I don't like leading this story with the same team two days in a row, but you have to go where the news is. And again concerning injuries, it's with the Mets. Wednesday was nearly a title-ending disaster for the defending NL champions. Both Noah Syndergaard and Yoenis Cespedes, the team's best pitcher and hitter, respectively, left that night's game vs. the Royals with injury concerns. It appears neither is serious, however. Syndergaard had some right elbow issues, and that's always scary -- especially as this became the second time this season the Mets looked at that elbow. An MRI found no damage on Wednesday. "Thor" should avoid the DL but might miss a start. Cespedes, meanwhile, injured his wrist in the game, but it has been diagnosed as only a mild sprain so he should avoid the DL. Cespedes is likely to miss a few games.




Rays at Orioles (-127, 9)


Baltimore will get back third baseman Manny Machado, a top AL MVP candidate, from his four-game suspension for this one. He was suspended for his role in that brawl with the Royals a few weeks ago. Machado had the longest consecutive games streak in MLB before sitting. So his return likely isn't pleasant news for Rays lefty starter Matt Moore (3-4, 4.90). He has been very good his past two starts in allowing two combined runs and eight hits over 13 innings with 15 strikeouts. In May, Moore had an ugly 7.36 ERA in five starts. Moore lost to Baltimore at Tropicana Field on April 27, allowing three runs over seven innings. Machado is 3-for-19 career off him with two extra-base hits. Adam Jones hits .407 off Jones with two homers and seven RBIs in 27 at-bats. The O's go with Yovani Gallardo (2-1, 6.26). He returned from nearly two months on the DL on Saturday vs. Toronto and allowed two runs in five innings while walking four. The Rays' Logan Morrison is 1-for-19 career off him. Corey Dickerson is 2-for-3 with two RBIs.


Key trends: The Rays are 0-5 in Moore's past five on the road. The Orioles are 2-5 in their past seven against a lefty. The "over/under" is 6-2-1 in Moore's past nine. Tampa is 0-4 in Moore's past four vs. Baltimore.


Early lean: Rays and over.


Indians at Tigers (-105, 8)


Good pitching matchup here in the series opener -- the Tigers are 0-6 vs. Cleveland this year. The Tribe go with Danny Salazar (8-3, 2.23). He beat the White Sox last time out, allowing two runs and five hits in 6.2 innings. It was Salazar's fourth straight win, and he hasn't allowed more than two earned or six hits in any of them. If the guy didn't walk so many (second in AL with 38), he might lead the league in WHIP. Last year, Salazar was 1-3 with a 6.04 ERA in five starts against the Tigers. Miguel Cabrera is 9-for-26 off him with two homers and 10 strikeouts. Victor Martinez hits .280 with a homer off him in 25 at-bats. The Tigers counter with Jordan Zimmermann (9-3, 3.24). He took a no-decision last time out, allowing one run and four hits in Kansas City. Zimmermann doesn't have much history with the Indians. Jason Kipnis is 2-for-2 against him. Carlos Santana is 1-for-3 with a homer.


Key trends: The Indians are 11-1 in Salazar's past 12 on Friday. The Tigers are 5-2 in Zimmermann's past seven at home. The under is 8-1-2 in Salazar's past 11 on the road.


Early lean: Indians and under.


Dodgers at Pirates (-116, 8.5)


Game will have live betting at sportsbooks with it televised by the MLB Network. I could absolutely see these teams square off in the NL wild-card game, although the Pirates don't look like a playoff team at the moment. The Dodgers are likely to go with Japanese rookie Kenta Maeda (6-4, 2.64). He beat the Brewers on Sunday, allowing one run and six hits over 6.1 innings with eight strikeouts. Maeda has now held opponents to two or fewer earned runs in five straight starts. This will be his first look at Pittsburgh. It's possible the Dodgers use a spot starter here in place of Mike Bolsinger, who was sent down earlier this week. The team could decide to give Maeda an extra day of rest. The Bucs counter with their top pitching prospect, Jameson Taillon (1-1, 3.50). He had quality starts in his first two outings but not Sunday at the Cubs, allowing four runs and eight hits (three homers) over four innings. This will be his first look at the Dodgers.


Key trends: The Dodgers are 6-13 in their past 19 series openers. The under is 6-1 in their past seven in Game 1 of a series. The Dodgers are 0-5 in their past five in Pittsburgh.


Early lean: Pirates and under.


Red Sox at Rangers (+153, 9)


I could absolutely see these teams square off in the ALDS or ALCS. Texas is running away with the AL West, while the Red Sox are battling the Orioles for the AL East lead. The Sox go with lefty ace David Price (8-4, 4.24). He has allowed three earned runs or fewer in eight straight outings. Price beat the Mariners on Sunday in allowing one run in eight innings with seven strikeouts. Adrian Beltre has faced him more than any Ranger, going 10-for-33 with two homers and six RBIs. Prince Fielder probably gets the night off as he's only 2-for-12 vs. Price and doesn't hit lefties well. Texas is expected to start Nick Martinez (1-1, 5.14). He has made three appearances total this season and one start. That was Saturday in St. Louis and he allowed three runs in 4.1 innings. Boston's Mookie Betts is 2-for-4 with an RBI career against him. Dustin Pedroia is 3-for-4. Hanley Ramirez is 2-for-3 with a homer.


Key trends: The Red Sox are 5-2 in Price's past seven on four days of rest. The Rangers are 2-10 in Martinez's past 12 home starts vs. teams with a winning record. The under is 5-0 in Price's past five.


Early lean: Red Sox and over.


Astros at Royals (+106, 8.5)


The last time Houston visited Kansas City, Johnny Cueto dominated the Astros in the clinching Game 5 of the 2015 ALDS -- the Astros should have ended the series in Game 4 at home, blowing a four-run eighth-inning lead. Lefty and reigning AL Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel (3-9, 5.32) goes in the opener for Houston. He hasn't won since May 28 but does come off a quality start vs. Cincinnati, allowing two runs and five hits in seven innings. Keuchel beat the Royals in Game 3 of the ALDS with a very good start, but he allowed three runs in one inning of relief in Game 5 to blow it open. Lorenzo Cain is 5-for-12 career off him in the regular season with a homer. Kansas City throws Edinson Volquez (7-6, 4.12). He allowed five runs and eight hits over 6.1 innings Saturday vs. Detroit but got the win. Volquez lost to Houston in Game 3 of the ALDS. Carlos Gomez is 9-for-31 career off him with three solo homers.


Key trends: The Astros are 2-6 in Keuchel's past eight on the road. The Royals are 4-1 in Volquez's past five during Game 1 of a series. The under is 4-1 in Keuchel's past five. The under is 9-3-1 in Volquez's past 13 at home.


Early lean: Royals and under.

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'Twins 8-24 in an opposing park'


Minnesota Twins at NY Yankees June 24, 7:05 EST


Minnesota Twins have a tough road ahead when they visit the New York Yankees Friday. Twins 8-24 in an opposing park are 1-10 in their last 11 road games vs. on team with a losing record. Additionally, Twins have lost 8 of their last 9 vs Yankees, 12 of the past 16 meetings including 0-3 when Yankees hand the ball to Masahiro Tanaka.

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Boston Red Sox at Texas Rangers Series (June 24-26)


The Rangers and Red Sox square off in a three game series at Globe Life Park in Arlington this weekend. This will be the first meeting of the season between these clubs. Texas held the edge vs Boston last season winning 5 of the 7 matchups, and that includes 3-1 at this venue.


As a team, Texas heads into the weekend one of the hottest teams in baseball. The Rangers reeling off an 8-1 streak have won 16 of their 21 games in June stuffing a whopping +$1182 into betting accounts. Meanwhile, John Farrell's inconsistent troops head into the series a disappointing 7-12 this month costing faithfull backers -$977 at the betting window.


Nick Martinez gets the opening call for Texas. The righthander making his second start of the season is off a no-decision last Saturday at St. Louis allowing 6 hits, 3 runs over 4 1/3 innings. Last season, Rangers lost 5-1 to Red Sox in Martinez's only career start vs Boston with the righty tossing 7 innings of 2 run ball.


Martinez trades pitches with David Price carrying an 8-4 record, 4.24 ERA to the hill. The hard-luck southpaw turning in four consecutive quality starts has only 1 win, 3 losses for his efforts thanks in large part to Red Sox providing just 7 total runs of support over those four games. Price facing Rangers for the first time since joining Boston is 3-8 life-time vs Texas in 15 starts for Toronto/Tampa Bay.


In Game 2 on Saturday, the pitching matchup features A.J. Griffin for the Rangers, Steven Wright for Red Sox. Griffin returning off the disabled list is 3-0 with a 2.94 in six starts this season and carries a 3-1 team start recors vs Red Sox earned while with the A’s. Wright off a 9 inning, 1 run gem tagged with a no-decision in a Red Sox loss remains undefeated in six starts allowing 2 or fewer runs in five of those starts. Wright lost his only career start in Texas last year giving up three hits, three runs, two homers over 5 2/3 innings.


And in Sunday’s finale, it's Martin Perez matching pitches with Clay Buchholz. In his last outing, Perez recorded a no-decision snapping a five game win streak but Rangers prevailed marking six straight wins handing the ball to their lefty. Perez is 1-1 in three career starts vs Boston (1-2 TSR) but hasn't faced Red Sox since 2014. Buchholz returning to the rotation Tuesday suffered his third straight loss as a starter. Red Sox have lost 5 of Buchholz's last 6 vs Rangers.

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MLB


Friday's games


National League games


Dodgers @ Pirates
Tepesch is making his first '16 start; he is 9-17, 4.56 in 39 big league starts, 7-2, 3.66 in 14 AAA starts this season.


Taillon is 1-1, 3.50 in his first three MLB starts (over 2-1).


Pirates lost 13 of last 15 games, are 7-5 in home series openers; over is 12-5 in their last 17 home games. Dodgers won eight of last nine games, are 3-9 in road series openers. Under is 17-6 in Dodgers' last 23 games.


Padres @ Reds
Rea is 0-2, 7.18 in his last six starts; six of his last eight starts went over.


Reed allowed four runs in seven IP (92 PT) in his MLB debut.


Padres won four of last five games; over is 7-3-1 in their last 11 road games. Cincinnati lost six of last eight games; six of its last eight games went over the total.


Cubs @ Marlins
Hendricks is 3-2, 2.70 in his last five starts; five of his last seven stayed under.


Koehler is 3-0, 2.00 in his last three starts; under is 5-3-1 in his last nine. .


Cubs lost their last four games; seven of their last ten games stayed under. Miami won seven of its last ten games; under is 10-3 in their last 13 home games.


Mets @ Braves
Matz is 0-2, 4.76 in his last four starts; six of his last seven stayed under.


Blair is 0-1, 6.84 in his last five starts; three of his last four stayed under.


Mets are 4-7 in their last 11 games; under is 9-3-1 in their last 13 games. Braves won seven of their last eight games; Five of last seven Atlanta home games went over total.


Nationals @ Brewers
Scherzer is 3-0, 1.29 in his last four starts; five of his last six went over.


Davies is 3-0, 1.29 in his last four starts (under 3-0-1).


Nationals lost their last five games, are 8-5 in road series openers. Last three Washington games stayed under. Milwaukee lost seven of its last nine games, is 5-7 in home series openers. Five of last seven Milwaukee home games stayed under.


Diamondbacks @ Rockies
Bradley is 1-3, 4.43 in his last four starts (over 5-2).


Anderson is 0-1, 2.25 in his first two MLB starts (under 2-0).


Diamondbacks won six of last seven games; nine of their last 11 road games stayed under the total. Colorado won five of last seven home games; three of last five Coors Field games went under.


Phillies @ Giants
Eflin is 0-2, 11.88 in his first two starts (over 1-1).


Peavy is 3-1, 1.88 in his last four starts; four of his last five stayed under.


Phillies are 3-11 in their last 14 road games, 4-8 in road series openers. Seven of their last nine road games went over. San Francisco won 11 of its last 12 games; they're 5-6 in home series openers. Under is 7-4-1 in their last 12 home games.




American League games


Rays @ Orioles
Moore is 1-0, 1.38 in his last two starts; over is 6-2-1 in his last nine.


Gallardo is 2-1, 6.26 in five starts this year (under 3-2).


Rays lost their last seven games; they're 5-7 in road series openers. Under is 8-4 in their last 12 games. Baltimore is 10-3 in its last 13 home games, 7-6 in home series openers. Over is 6-1-1 in their last eight home series openers.


Twins @ Bronx
Milone is making first start since April 25; he is 0-1, 6.30 in four starts (over 2-2).


Tanaka is 3-2, 2.40 in his last six starts, five of which stayed under.


Twins won three of last four games, are 3-8 in road series openers. Over is 15-2 in last 17 Minnesota games. New York lost three of last four home games, is 6-5 in home series openers. Last five New York games went over the total.


Indians @ Tigers
Salazar is 4-0, 2.05 in his last four starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight. .


Zimmerman is 4-1, 6.16 in his last six starts (over 4-1-1). Detroit is 8-0 in Zimmerman starts if they score 3+ runs for him. .


Indians won their last six games, are 6-6 in road series openers. Under is 6-3 in last nine Cleveland games. Detroit won nine of last 10 home games; they're 6-5 in home series openers. Four of last five Tiger games stayed under the total.


Red Sox @ Rangers
Price is 1-3, 2.61 in his last four starts; his last five outings all stayed under.


Martinez allowed three runs in 4.1 IP (70 PT) in his first '16 start.


Red Sox are 4-7 in last 11 games, 7-4 in road series openers. Over is 4-2-1 in their last seven road games. Texas is 26-8 in its last 34 home games, 8-4 in home series openers. Five of last six Texas home games stayed under the total.


Blue Jays @ White Sox
Sanchez is 3-0, 3.51 in his last four starts (under 9-5).


Rodon is 0-2, 3.93 in his last three starts (under 8-5).


Blue Jays lost three of last four games; they're 9-3 in road series openers. Over is 6-3-1 in their last ten road games. Chicago won three of last four games; they're 6-5 in home series openers. Under is 7-5 in their last twelve games.


Astros @ Royals
Keuchel is 0-3, 4.97 in his last four starts; four of his last five stayed under.


Volquez is 2-2, 5.04 in his last five starts; three of his last four stayed under.


Astros won seven of last eight games, are 4-8 in road series openers. Under is 12-2 in last 14 Houston games. Kansas City is 16-3 in its last 19 home games, 10-1 in the first game of a home series. Over is 9-3-1 in Royals' last thirteen home games.


A's @ Angels
Surkamp is 0-4, 9.74 in his last five starts; three of his last four went over.


Weaver is 2-2, 4.79 in his last four starts, three of which went over.


Angels are 5-12 in their last 17 games; five of last seven LA games stayed under total. Oakland is 7-20 in its last 27 road games; under is 5-1-1 in last seven Oakland games.




Interleague


Cardinals @ Mariners
Martinez is 3-0, 1.29 in his last four starts, three of which stayed under.


LeBlanc is making his first start for Seattle, his first MLB start since 2014. His career big league record is 21-33, 4.47 in 71 starts. He is 7-2, 1.71 in 14 AAA starts this year.


Cardinals won their last eight road games; they're 5-6 in road series openers. Six of last eight St Louis games stayed under. Seattle lost its last six games; they're 5-6 in home series openers. Five of last six Mariner games stayed under the total. .




Teams won-lost records when this pitcher starts:


LA-Pitt-- Tepesch 0-0; Taillon 1-2
SD-Cin-- Rea 7-6; Reed 0-1
Chi-Mia-- Hendricks 6-7; Koehler 6-8
NY-Atl-- Matz 7-5; Blair 2-8
Wsh-Mil-- Scherzer 9-6; Davies 6-6
Az-Col-- Bradley 4-3; Anderson 1-1
Phil-SF-- Eflin 0-2; Peavy 7-7


TB-Balt-- Moore 5-9; Gallardo 3-2
Min-NY-- Milone 2-2; Tanaka 9-5
Clev-Det-- Salazar 8-5; Zimmerman 9-4
Bos-Tex-- Price 9-6; Martinez 1-0
Tor-Chi-- Sanchez 9-5; Rodon 3-10
Hst-KC-- Keuchel 5-10; Volquez 9-6
A's-LA-- Surkamp 3-5; Weaver 6-8


StL-Sea-- Martinez 7-6; LeBlanc 0-0




Starting pitchers allowing 1+ runs in first inning:


LA-Pitt-- Tepesch 0-0; Taillon 1-3
SD-Cin-- Rea 8-13; Reed 1-1
Chi-Mia-- Hendricks 3-13; Koehler 4-14
NY-Atl-- Matz 2-12; Blair 5-10
Wsh-Mil-- Scherzer 6-15; Davies 4-12
Az-Col-- Bradley 2-7; Anderson 0-2
Phil-SF-- Eflin 1-2; Peavy 4-14


TB-Balt-- Moore 3-14; Gallardo 3-5
Min-NY-- Milone 0-4; Tanaka 2-13
Clev-Det-- Salazar 1-13; Zimmerman 3-13
Bos-Tex-- Price 5-15; Martinez 0-1
Tor-Chi-- Sanchez 3-14; Rodon 5-13
Hst-KC-- Keuchel 4-15; Volquez 3-15
A's-LA-- Surkamp 3-8; Weaver 5-14


StL-Sea-- Martinez 1-13; LeBlanc 0-0

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StatFox Super Situations


MLB | OAKLAND at LA ANGELS
Play On - Home teams when the money line is +125 to -125 (LA ANGELS) with an on base percentage of .300 or worse over their last 15 games, starting a pitcher who gave up no earned runs last outing
100-59 over the last 5 seasons. ( 62.9% | 41.3 units )
5-5 this year. ( 50.0% | -0.1 units )




StatFox Situational Power Trends


MLB | HOUSTON at KANSAS CITY
KANSAS CITY is 71-32 (+30.4 Units) against the money line in Home games vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was: KANSAS CITY (4.9) , OPPONENT (3.7)

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Preview: Rays at Orioles

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GAME: Tampa Bay Rays (31-39) at Baltimore Orioles (41-30)
DATE/TIME: Friday, June 24 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Tampa Bay Rays are suffering through their worst losing streak of the season and it won’t get any easier with four games against the Baltimore Orioles in a span of less than 48 hours this weekend. The injury-plagued Rays look to snap a seven-game slide when they visit the American League East-leading Orioles on Friday to begin the series.

Four Tampa Bay outfielders are on the disabled list and its already-struggling offense produced one run or fewer four times during the losing streak, but All-Star candidate Evan Longoria boasts nine homers in 18 games this month for the Rays. Tampa Bay sends left-hander Matt Moore to the mound against Baltimore’s high-powered lineup that leads the majors with 111 homers - 21 from Mark Trumbo - and gets Manny Machado back Friday from a four-game suspension. Jonathan Schoop is 11-for-21 with two homers and five RBIs while hitting safely in five consecutive contests and Adam Jones owns at least a hit in four straight for the Orioles. Baltimore, which is an impressive 27-13 at home and hosts a split doubleheader on Saturday, won both meetings with Tampa Bay at Camden Yards earlier this season.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay), MASN (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays LH Matt Moore (3-4, 4.90 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Yovani Gallardo (2-1, 6.26)

Moore has been solid in his last two outings, allowing two runs on eight hits with 15 strikeouts over 13 innings combined. The 27-year-old, who has surrendered 15 homers in 14 starts, yielded three runs on three hits with nine strikeouts over seven frames in a loss to Baltimore on April 27. Matt Wieters and Jones have each homered twice versus Moore, who is 4-5 with a 3.84 ERA lifetime against the Orioles.

Gallardo gave up two runs on five hits and four walks last time out to gain his second victory in five starts since coming off the disabled list. The 30-year-old Mexican recorded an out in the sixth inning just once this season and has 11 walks in 23 frames with just 14 strikeouts. Gallardo, who is 2-1 with a 3.06 ERA in three starts versus the Rays, has had his way with Tampa Bay first baseman Logan Morrison (1-for-19).

WALK-OFFS

1. Wieters is 7-for-12 with six RBIs in his last four games and is a .314 hitter in his career against the Rays with 15 homers in 87 contests.

2. Tampa Bay 2B Logan Forsythe is 12-for-41 over the last nine games, but has struck out nine times in the past four contests.

3. Orioles INF Ryan Flaherty, whose next game will be the 400th of his career, is 6-for-15 with two homers and four RBIs his last four contests.

PREDICTION: Rays 6, Orioles 4

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Trends - Tampa Bay at Baltimore
W/L Trends

Tampa Bay

Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 games following an off day. Rays are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Rays are 17-35 in their last 52 vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 17-36 in their last 53 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 4-9 in their last 13 Friday games. Rays are 15-36 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 road games. Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass. Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rays are 0-6 in their last 6 games following a loss. Rays are 0-6 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rays are 0-7 in their last 7 overall. Rays are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rays are 0-6 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Rays are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rays are 2-6 in Moores last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rays are 2-8 in Moores last 10 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rays are 1-4 in Moores last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 2-9 in Moores last 11 starts. Rays are 0-5 in Moores last 5 road starts. Rays are 0-4 in Moores last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Rays are 0-5 in Moores last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Rays are 0-4 in Moores last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 0-4 in Moores last 4 starts with 5 days of rest. Rays are 0-5 in Moores last 5 starts on grass. Rays are 0-5 in Moores last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Baltimore

Orioles are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Orioles are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Orioles are 5-2 in their last 7 Friday games. Orioles are 52-21 in their last 73 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Orioles are 12-5 in their last 17 games on grass. Orioles are 11-5 in their last 16 games following an off day. Orioles are 35-16 in their last 51 home games. Orioles are 45-22 in their last 67 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Orioles are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.

OU Trends

Tampa Bay

Under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 Friday games. Over is 6-1 in Rays last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Rays last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 8-2 in Rays last 10 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 17-5-2 in Rays last 24 road games. Over is 9-3-1 in Rays last 13 during game 1 of a series. Over is 14-5-2 in Rays last 21 on grass. Under is 5-2 in Rays last 7 games following a loss. Under is 5-2 in Rays last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Rays last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 12-5-2 in Rays last 19 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-3-2 in Rays last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-0-1 in Moores last 5 Friday starts. Over is 3-0-1 in Moores last 4 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 3-0-1 in Moores last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 3-0-2 in Moores last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 4-0-1 in Moores last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Moores last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 5-1-1 in Moores last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 6-2-1 in Moores last 9 starts overall. Over is 3-1-1 in Moores last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Baltimore

Under is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 Friday games. Over is 12-3-1 in Orioles last 16 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 10-3 in Orioles last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Orioles last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 20-7-2 in Orioles last 29 games following a win. Over is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 10-4-1 in Orioles last 15 during game 1 of a series.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings. Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Baltimore. Under is 3-1-2 in Moores last 6 starts vs. Orioles. Rays are 0-4 in Moores last 4 starts vs. Orioles.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/24

Preview: Twins at Yankees

Weather information is currently unavailable. 5-Day Forecast
GAME: Minnesota Twins (23-49) at New York Yankees (35-36)
DATE/TIME: Friday, June 24 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Fresh off a dramatic come-from-behind victory, the New York Yankees continue their nine-game homestand with a visit from the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. It's the second straight weekend series against baseball's worst team for the Yankees, who won three out of four at Minnesota before earning a two-game split versus Colorado.

Starlin Castro's walk-off homer in the ninth inning capped Wednesday's 9-8 victory for New York, which trailed by four runs with three innings to play. "It's getting that time of year where we need to start putting some good baseball together," said Yankees third baseman Chase Headley, who belted a grand slam in the victory. "It seems like every time we've put a good stretch together, we've kind of backed that up with three or four losses in a row." The Twins' bid for a fourth straight victory and three-game sweep of Philadelphia came up short in a 7-3 loss Thursday, but they have shown life at the plate with 36 runs scored in the past six games. New York's Masahiro Tanaka, who has won all three career starts versus Minnesota, will oppose left-hander Tommy Milone in the series opener.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins LH Tommy Milone (0-1, 5.79 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Masahiro Tanaka (4-2, 2.91)

Milone was demoted to Triple-A Rochester after a rocky start to the season in which he failed to make it through five innings in three of his four starts and surrendered five homers in 23 1/3 frames. The 29-year-old Californian turned things around in the minors, posting a 4-0 record with a 1.66 ERA in seven starts while striking out 41 walking just four in 48 2/3 innings. Milone has made three career starts versus New York, logging an 0-1 mark and 2.75 ERA.

Tanaka halted a three-start winless drought with a stellar performance against the Twins on June 17, giving up one run on seven hits over eight innings to boost his career mark against Minnesota to 3-0 with a 1.96 ERA. Tanaka has won only once and owns a 4.60 ERA in seven starts at Yankee Stadium, where he has surrendered all eight of his home runs. Eduardo Escobar has had his share of success against the Tanaka, going 5-for-10 with a double and one RBI.

WALK-OFFS

1. Escobar is 10-for-21 during a six-game hitting streak, with at least one RBI and one run scored in each of the contests.

2. Yankees RF Carlos Beltran is 9-for-21 with three homers in his last five contests, including two blasts and a pair of three-hit games versus Minnesota.

3. Twins 3B Trevor Plouffe exited Thursday's game due to a mild groin strain and is listed as day-to-day.

PREDICTION: Yankees 6, Twins 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/24

Trends - Minnesota at NY Yankees
W/L Trends

Minnesota

Twins are 23-52 in their last 75 overall. Twins are 23-52 in their last 75 games on grass. Twins are 3-7 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 8-19 in their last 27 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 8-20 in their last 28 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Twins are 16-41 in their last 57 games vs. a right-handed starter. Twins are 10-26 in their last 36 vs. American League East. Twins are 7-19 in their last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Twins are 8-24 in their last 32 road games. Twins are 12-39 in their last 51 games following a loss. Twins are 6-20 in their last 26 vs. a team with a losing record. Twins are 3-11 in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Twins are 1-8 in their last 9 Friday games. Twins are 1-10 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Twins are 5-1 in Milones last 6 starts during game 1 of a series. Twins are 4-1 in Milones last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 3-8 in Milones last 11 road starts. Twins are 2-6 in Milones last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Twins are 0-5 in Milones last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

NY Yankees

Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games. Yankees are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win. Yankees are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Yankees are 14-5 in their last 19 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Yankees are 15-6 in their last 21 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Yankees are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. American League Central. Yankees are 2-10 in their last 12 games following an off day. Yankees are 4-0 in Tanakas last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Yankees are 8-0 in Tanakas last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Yankees are 4-0 in Tanakas last 4 starts with 6 days of rest. Yankees are 5-1 in Tanakas last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Yankees are 5-1 in Tanakas last 6 home starts. Yankees are 5-1 in Tanakas last 6 starts on grass. Yankees are 6-2 in Tanakas last 8 starts. Yankees are 14-6 in Tanakas last 20 starts during game 1 of a series. Yankees are 7-3 in Tanakas last 10 Friday starts. Yankees are 2-5 in Tanakas last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

Minnesota

Over is 10-1 in Twins last 11 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 8-1-1 in Twins last 10 Friday games. Over is 7-1-1 in Twins last 9 vs. American League East. Over is 21-5-1 in Twins last 27 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1-1 in Twins last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1-1 in Twins last 6 during game 1 of a series. Over is 23-6-3 in Twins last 32 games following a loss. Over is 21-6-3 in Twins last 30 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 38-11-3 in Twins last 52 overall. Over is 38-11-3 in Twins last 52 on grass. Over is 15-5-1 in Twins last 21 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 17-6-3 in Twins last 26 road games. Over is 18-7-4 in Twins last 29 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2 in Twins last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 34-14-3 in Twins last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 35-15-5 in Twins last 55 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-0-1 in Milones last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-1 in Milones last 6 Friday starts. Over is 3-1-1 in Milones last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Milones last 5 starts vs. American League East.

NY Yankees

Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 overall. Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 on grass. Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 2-0-2 in Yankees last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 7-1-1 in Yankees last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 5-2 in Yankees last 7 games following an off day. Under is 19-8-3 in Yankees last 30 during game 1 of a series. Under is 4-0 in Tanakas last 4 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 12-2 in Tanakas last 14 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Tanakas last 6 starts overall. Over is 5-1 in Tanakas last 6 starts vs. American League Central. Under is 16-5 in Tanakas last 21 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Tanakas last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-2 in Tanakas last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 23-9 in Tanakas last 32 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 7-3 in Tanakas last 10 starts on grass.

Head to Head

Over is 20-8-2 in the last 30 meetings. Twins are 13-40 in the last 53 meetings in New York. Twins are 14-44 in the last 58 meetings.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/24

Preview: Dodgers at Pirates

Current Conditions - Pittsburgh

P/SUNNY 87 °F
Wind: W 18
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (41-33) at Pittsburgh Pirates (34-39)
DATE/TIME: Friday, June 24 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heating up with the summer now upon us while the Pittsburgh Pirates have cooled down considerably with losses in 13 of their last 15 contests. The red-hot Dodgers will vie for their seventh consecutive victory on Friday when they play the opener of a four-game series versus the host Pirates.

Rookie Corey Seager is 12-for-29 with five runs scored during his seven-game hitting streak - with five extra-base hits in his last five contests to boot. The 22-year-old went deep among his three hits in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Washington, extending Los Angeles' streak to 13 consecutive games with at least one home run. Although his team is struggling to find its way, Gregory Polanco continued his breakout season by driving in a pair of runs in Pittsburgh's 5-3 setback to San Francisco on Thursday afternoon. The 24-year-old Dominican is 8-for-18 with a homer, five RBIs and three runs scored in his last five outings.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, Sportsnet Los Angeles, ROOT (Pittsburgh)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Nick Tepesch (2014: 5-11, 4.36 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Jameson Taillon (1-1, 3.50)

Los Angeles has opted to give rookie right-hander Kenta Maeda an extra day of rest and plans to recall Tepesch from Triple-A Oklahoma City to make Friday's spot start. The 27-year-old Tepesch exercised his opt-out clause with the Texas Rangers earlier this month and signed with the Dodgers, who promptly shuffled to him to their minor league affiliate where he has posted a 3-0 mark with a 2.00 ERA. Tepesch dominated in his last outing by allowing just one run on three hits in eight innings, but will make his first start in the majors since the 2014 season.

After turning in two strong outings, Taillon received a wake-up call from the majors' best team as the Chicago Cubs greeted the 24-year-old with three homers en route to a 10-5 victory over the Pirates on Sunday. Taillon permitted four runs versus the Cubs to eclipse the total of his first two starts while the eight hits he allowed equaled the number in those two outings since being recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on June 8. Taillon, who is the second overall pick of the 2010 draft, is looking to stop the bleeding after the team surrendered 27 runs and 43 hits in three straight losses to the Giants.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pittsburgh OF Andrew McCutchen is 1-for-10 in his last three outings and 8-for-46 with 15 strikeouts in his last 12.

2. Los Angeles veteran 1B Adrian Gonzalez is 4-for-12 with a homer and six RBIs in his last five contests.

3. Pittsburgh's Erik Kratz has struggled mightily with fellow C Francisco Cervelli sidelined by a hand injury, going 1-for-23 with 10 strikeouts since being acquired from Houston earlier this month.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 4, Pirates 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/24

Trends - LA Dodgers at Pittsburgh
W/L Trends

LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a win. Dodgers are 6-0 in their last 6 overall. Dodgers are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Dodgers are 6-0 in their last 6 games on grass. Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Dodgers are 18-8 in their last 26 vs. National League Central. Dodgers are 6-13 in their last 19 during game 1 of a series. Dodgers are 6-14 in their last 20 games following an off day. Dodgers are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 39-14 in their last 53 vs. National League West. Pirates are 40-18 in their last 58 Friday games. Pirates are 7-19 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Pirates are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. a team with a winning record. Pirates are 6-20 in their last 26 overall. Pirates are 6-20 in their last 26 games on grass. Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Pirates are 3-15 in their last 18 games vs. a right-handed starter. Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a loss. Pirates are 1-7 in their last 8 home games. Pirates are 0-7 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.

OU Trends

LA Dodgers

Under is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 games following a win. Under is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 7-1 in Dodgers last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Dodgers last 7 during game 1 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 18-6 in Dodgers last 24 overall. Under is 18-6 in Dodgers last 24 on grass. Under is 6-2 in Dodgers last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 8-3 in Dodgers last 11 road games. Under is 10-4 in Dodgers last 14 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-3 in Dodgers last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing record.

Pittsburgh

Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-2 in Pirates last 9 vs. National League West. Over is 10-3 in Pirates last 13 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 13-5 in Pirates last 18 Friday games. Over is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 12-5 in Pirates last 17 home games.

Head to Head

Over is 30-10 in the last 40 meetings in Pittsburgh. Dodgers are 1-7 in the last 8 meetings. Dodgers are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/24

Preview: Cubs at Marlins

Current Conditions - Miami

T-STORM 78 °F
Wind: N 7
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Chicago Cubs (47-24) at Miami Marlins (39-34)
DATE/TIME: Friday, June 24 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


The frustrating losses have piled up lately for the Chicago Cubs, who have dropped a season-high four straight heading into the second contest of their four-game series against the host Miami Marlins on Friday. The Marlins have won five of their last seven to pull into a second-place tie in the National League East.


The Cubs have been bitten hard by the injury bug, with outfielders Jorge Soler and Dexter Fowler landing on the disabled list with hamstring injuries and slugging first baseman Anthony Rizzo nursing a back injury. The result is a weakened bench, which haunted Chicago when it loaded the bases with one out in the ninth inning but couldn’t capitalize in a 4-2 loss in Thursday’s series opener. The offensive woes haven’t been limited to the late innings, though, as the Cubs have totaled only nine runs during their first four-game skid of the season. Miami, meanwhile, has blasted 10 home runs in its last seven games - including solo shots by Giancarlo Stanton and Marcell Ozuna on Thursday.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, CSN Chicago, FSN Florida (Miami)


PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH Kyle Hendricks (5-6, 2.94 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Tom Koehler (6-6, 3.92)
Hendricks racked up a career-high 12 strikeouts Sunday as he held Pittsburgh to one run and seven hits over six innings to snap a two-start losing streak. Keeping the ball in the park has been a bit of an issue recently for the 26-year-old, who has allowed a home run in four straight outings. Hendricks is 1-1 with a 2.70 ERA in two career starts against the Marlins and lost his only turn at Marlins Park.
Koehler issued a career-high six walks last time out but was able to limit Colorado to two hits over six scoreless frames to earn the win. It was the third straight victory and fifth consecutive quality start for the 29-year-old, who has allowed three runs or fewer in each of his last nine outings. Koehler is 1-0 with a 3.63 ERA in four career games (three starts) against the Cubs.


WALK-OFFS
1. Rizzo sat out Thursday with lower back tightness and is day-to-day, while C Willson Contreras made his first major-league start at first base.
2. Miami has scored first in a major league-best 45 games and is 29-16 in those contests, while the Cubs are 31-6 when scoring first - the best record in the majors when drawing first blood.
3. The Cubs are 44-0 when leading after eight innings but just 1-22 when entering the ninth with a deficit.


PREDICTION: Cubs 4, Marlins 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/24

Trends - Chi. Cubs at Miami

W/L Trends

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 8-1 in their last 9 Friday games. Cubs are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 12-4 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Cubs are 56-22 in their last 78 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Cubs are 39-16 in their last 55 during game 2 of a series. Cubs are 17-7 in their last 24 games following a loss. Cubs are 12-5 in their last 17 vs. National League East. Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 72-33 in their last 105 games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 33-16 in their last 49 road games. Cubs are 96-47 in their last 143 overall. Cubs are 96-47 in their last 143 games on grass. Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 7-3 in Hendricks' last 10 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 1-5 in Hendricks' last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Cubs are 0-5 in Hendricks' last 5 road starts.

Miami

Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League Central. Marlins are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Marlins are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins are 6-2 in their last 8 home games. Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 overall. Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass. Marlins are 4-1 in Koehlers last 5 starts. Marlins are 4-1 in Koehlers last 5 starts on grass. Marlins are 14-6 in Koehlers last 20 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Marlins are 7-3 in Koehlers last 10 starts with 4 days of rest. Marlins are 2-5 in Koehlers last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Marlins are 3-8 in Koehlers last 11 starts during game 2 of a series. Marlins are 1-4 in Koehlers last 5 starts vs. National League Central. Marlins are 0-4 in Koehlers last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends

Chi. Cubs

Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 Friday games. Under is 7-1 in Cubs last 8 during game 2 of a series. Under is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 games following a loss. Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 11-3 in Cubs last 14 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 10-3-1 in Cubs last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 overall. Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 on grass. Over is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 9-4 in Cubs last 13 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Hendricks' last 4 road starts. Under is 6-1 in Hendricks' last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 12-2 in Hendricks' last 14 starts vs. National League East. Under is 13-5 in Hendricks' last 18 starts on grass. Under is 13-5 in Hendricks' last 18 starts overall. Over is 10-4 in Hendricks' last 14 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-3 in Hendricks' last 10 starts during game 2 of a series.

Miami

Under is 5-0 in Marlins last 5 overall. Under is 5-0 in Marlins last 5 on grass. Under is 5-0 in Marlins last 5 home games. Under is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 vs. National League Central. Under is 7-1 in Marlins last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Under is 11-2-1 in Marlins last 14 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 games following a win. Over is 9-4 in Marlins last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 13-3 in Koehlers last 16 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Koehlers last 5 home starts. Under is 7-2-1 in Koehlers last 10 Friday starts. Over is 10-3 in Koehlers last 13 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Koehlers last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Miami. Under is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings.

Umpire Trends - D.J. Reyburn

Under is 7-1-2 in Reyburns last 10 games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Under is 6-1 in Reyburns last 7 games behind home plate. Marlins are 5-1 in their last 6 games with Reyburn behind home plate. Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Reyburn behind home plate. Under is 7-2-2 in Reyburns last 11 games behind home plate vs. Miami. Home team is 6-2 in Reyburns last 8 games behind home plate vs. Miami. Home team is 9-4 in Reyburns last 13 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.