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Preview: Padres at Reds

Weather information is currently unavailable. 5-Day Forecast
GAME: San Diego Padres (31-43) at Cincinnati Reds (28-45)
DATE/TIME: Friday, June 24 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The San Diego Padres vie for their fifth victory in six contests when they continue their four-game set against the host Cincinnati Reds on Friday. San Diego turned on the power in the series opener, using home runs by Matt Kemp and Derek Norris to erase a three-run deficit and post a 7-4 victory.

Norris has collected nine RBIs over his last six contests and has belted five of his 10 home runs this season since June 4. Adam Duvall hit his 21st shot of the year for Cincinnati, which has lost six of its last eight games. Duvall has been hot of late, swatting four homers and driving in 10 runs over his last 10 contests. Jay Bruce was cooled off by the Padres on Thursday, going 0-for-4 to end an eight-game hitting streak during which he registered four multi-hit performances and collected 11 RBIs.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN San Diego, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH Colin Rea (3-3, 5.02 ERA) vs. Reds LH Cody Reed (0-0, 5.14)

Rea's winless streak reached seven starts on Saturday, when he settled for a no-decision against Washington after giving up two runs - one earned - and four hits in 6 1/3 innings. It was a nice bounce-back effort by the 25-year-old native of Iowa, who was tagged by Miami for eight runs - six earned - on nine hits and two walks in 2 2/3 frames on June 13. Rea won his only career start against Cincinnati despite yielding three runs and seven hits in five innings.

Reed will be making his second career start since having his contract purchased from Triple-A Louisville. The 23-year-old from Memphis struck out nine over seven innings at Houston on Saturday and escaped with a no-decision after surrendering four runs on six hits - two homers - and three walks. Reed went 6-3 with a 3.20 ERA in 11 starts at Louisville before joining the Reds.

WALK-OFFS

1. Reds RHP Homer Bailey, who is looking to return from Tommy John surgery, is slated to throw two innings for Louisville on Monday as he begins another rehab assignment after being shut down in late April.

2. San Diego OF Jon Jay hopes to return during the series as he has been sidelined since being hit by a pitch on Sunday.

3. Cincinnati 1B Joey Votto appeared as a pinch-hitter Thursday after being kept out of the starting lineup due to a stomach bug.

PREDICTION: Reds 6, Padres 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/24

Trends - San Diego at Cincinnati
W/L Trends

San Diego

Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games. Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass. Padres are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter. Padres are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. National League Central. Padres are 4-11 in their last 15 road games. Padres are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Padres are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series. Padres are 4-0 in Reas last 4 starts during game 2 of a series. Padres are 4-1 in Reas last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Padres are 4-1 in Reas last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Cincinnati

Reds are 29-59 in their last 88 overall. Reds are 29-59 in their last 88 games on grass. Reds are 5-11 in their last 16 home games. Reds are 23-53 in their last 76 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Reds are 17-40 in their last 57 games following a loss. Reds are 4-10 in their last 14 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Reds are 6-15 in their last 21 Friday games. Reds are 19-48 in their last 67 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Reds are 16-41 in their last 57 vs. National League West. Reds are 5-13 in their last 18 during game 2 of a series. Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends

San Diego

Over is 7-1 in Padres last 8 overall. Over is 7-1 in Padres last 8 on grass. Over is 5-1 in Padres last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Padres last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Padres last 6 during game 2 of a series. Over is 6-2-1 in Padres last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 3-1-1 in Padres last 5 Friday games. Over is 19-7 in Padres last 26 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 8-3 in Padres last 11 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 7-3-1 in Padres last 11 road games. Over is 5-0 in Reas last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 5-0 in Reas last 5 starts vs. National League Central. Over is 4-1 in Reas last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Reas last 5 starts on grass. Under is 4-1 in Reas last 5 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Reas last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Reas last 5 starts overall.

Cincinnati

Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 home games. Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 vs. National League West. Over is 7-2 in Reds last 9 during game 2 of a series. Over is 3-1-1 in Reds last 5 overall. Over is 3-1-1 in Reds last 5 on grass. Over is 14-5 in Reds last 19 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2-1 in Reds last 8 Friday games. Under is 7-3-1 in Reds last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.

Head to Head

Padres are 9-2 in the last 11 meetings. Padres are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Cincinnati. Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Toby Basner

Under is 5-0 in Basners last 5 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati. Road team is 4-1 in Basners last 5 Friday games behind home plate. Over is 3-1-1 in Basners last 5 Friday games behind home plate. Under is 19-7-1 in Basners last 27 games behind home plate. Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Basner behind home plate

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/24

Preview: Indians at Tigers

Current Conditions - Detroit

P/SUNNY 91 °F
Wind: W 17
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Cleveland Indians (41-30) at Detroit Tigers (38-35)
DATE/TIME: Friday, June 24 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The red-hot Cleveland Indians hold a three-game lead atop the American League Central but face a division rival that is also heating up when they visit the Detroit Tigers on Friday night in the opener of a three-game set. The Indians are riding a six-game winning streak while the Tigers are coming off a four-game sweep of visiting Seattle.

Cleveland owns the AL's second-best run differential at plus-67 after outscoring the Rays 19-5 during the three-game sweep, which was capped by consecutive complete-game three-hitters from Corey Kluber and Trevor Bauer. "Guys are having fun," Bauer said. "Guys are playing well, which contributes to the fun. Hopefully we can keep it going." The Tigers have lost all six meetings between the clubs in a two-week span this season, getting outscored 38-12, but they are four games behind Cleveland following the sweep of the Mariners that included a pair of extra-inning victories. Detroit sends Jordan Zimmermann to the mound Friday to face Danny Salazar, who owns the second-lowest ERA in the AL.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Danny Salazar (8-3, 2.23 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Jordan Zimmermann (9-3, 3.24)

Salazar won his fourth consecutive start by holding the Chicago White Sox to two runs and five hits while striking out seven over 6 2/3 innings on Saturday. While Salazar has allowed six runs during the four-game winning streak, his teammates are giving him little reason to sweat by amassing 38 runs in that span. Miguel Cabrera is 9-for-26 with two homers and 10 strikeouts versus Salazar, who owns a 2-4 record and 4.55 ERA in 10 starts against Detroit.

Zimmermann turned in his best effort in weeks, limiting Kansas City to one run on four hits over a season high-tying eight innings last time out, although he did not factor in the decision. It was a strong bounce-back effort for Zimmermann, who was shelled for 13 runs and 21 hits over his previous two turns. Zimmermann is 5-2 with a 4.43 ERA in seven starts at Comerica Park this season and won his only appearance versus Cleveland in 2013 despite giving up six runs.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cleveland finished June with an 11-0 record at Progressive Field -- its first undefeated month at home with a minimum of 10 games in franchise history.

2. Tigers OF Steven Moya is 7-for-16 with three homers, four RBIs and five runs scored in his last four games.

3. Indians LF Michael Brantley received a cortisone shot in his surgically repaired shoulder on Tuesday.

PREDICTION: Indians 4, Tigers 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/24

Trends - Cleveland at Detroit
W/L Trends

Cleveland

Indians are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a win. Indians are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Indians are 6-0 in their last 6 overall. Indians are 6-0 in their last 6 games on grass. Indians are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series. Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 10-3 in their last 13 vs. American League Central. Indians are 16-5 in their last 21 Friday games. Indians are 19-7 in their last 26 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 road games. Indians are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Indians are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Indians are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Indians are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Indians are 4-0 in Salazars last 4 starts with 5 days of rest. Indians are 4-0 in Salazars last 4 starts. Indians are 4-0 in Salazars last 4 starts on grass. Indians are 11-1 in Salazars last 12 Friday starts. Indians are 4-1 in Salazars last 5 starts vs. American League Central. Indians are 4-1 in Salazars last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 5-2 in Salazars last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Indians are 1-4 in Salazars last 5 road starts. Indians are 1-4 in Salazars last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Detroit

Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 overall. Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass. Tigers are 8-1 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Tigers are 16-5 in their last 21 home games. Tigers are 14-5 in their last 19 vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 20-8 in their last 28 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 6-15 in their last 21 Friday games. Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League Central. Tigers are 5-1 in Zimmermanns last 6 starts vs. American League Central. Tigers are 4-1 in Zimmermanns last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Tigers are 4-1 in Zimmermanns last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 7-2 in Zimmermanns last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 5-2 in Zimmermanns last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Tigers are 5-2 in Zimmermanns last 7 home starts. Tigers are 9-4 in Zimmermanns last 13 starts. Tigers are 9-4 in Zimmermanns last 13 starts on grass. Tigers are 1-4 in Zimmermanns last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends

Cleveland

Under is 5-0 in Indians last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-1-2 in Indians last 10 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-1-1 in Indians last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 8-2-1 in Indians last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 7-2-2 in Indians last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 games following an off day. Under is 21-7-4 in Indians last 32 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 9-3-1 in Indians last 13 games following a win. Under is 6-2-1 in Indians last 9 vs. American League Central. Under is 43-15-3 in Indians last 61 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 11-4-1 in Indians last 16 during game 1 of a series. Over is 5-2-1 in Indians last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 12-5-2 in Indians last 19 overall. Under is 12-5-2 in Indians last 19 on grass. Under is 7-3-1 in Indians last 11 road games. Under is 5-0-1 in Salazars last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 9-1-1 in Salazars last 11 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 8-1-2 in Salazars last 11 road starts. Under is 4-1-1 in Salazars last 6 Friday starts. Under is 8-2-1 in Salazars last 11 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 7-2-1 in Salazars last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 9-3-1 in Salazars last 13 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 5-2-1 in Salazars last 8 starts on grass. Over is 5-2-1 in Salazars last 8 starts overall. Under is 5-2-1 in Salazars last 8 starts vs. American League Central. Under is 5-2-1 in Salazars last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Detroit

Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 5-1-1 in Tigers last 7 during game 1 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 on grass. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games following a win. Under is 4-1-1 in Tigers last 6 home games. Under is 3-1-2 in Tigers last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 19-7-2 in Tigers last 28 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 vs. American League Central. Over is 36-17-3 in Tigers last 56 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 3-0-1 in Zimmermanns last 4 home starts. Over is 4-1-1 in Zimmermanns last 6 starts on grass. Over is 4-1-1 in Zimmermanns last 6 starts overall. Under is 3-1-1 in Zimmermanns last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 3-1-1 in Zimmermanns last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Indians are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings. Over is 36-17 in the last 53 meetings. Indians are 21-44 in the last 65 meetings in Detroit. Indians are 1-4 in Salazars last 5 road starts vs. Tigers.

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Preview: Mets at Braves

Current Conditions - Atlanta

P/SUNNY 95 °F
Wind: WNW 8
5-Day Forecast
GAME: New York Mets (38-33) at Atlanta Braves (25-47)
DATE/TIME: Friday, June 24 - 7:35 PM EST
WHERE: Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The New York Mets breathed a big sigh of relief off the field Thursday, when Noah Syndergaard’s elbow exam showed no structural damage, but their recent struggles against the Atlanta Braves continued. The Mets continue their four-game series against the host Braves on Friday hoping to have outfielder Yoenis Cespedes back in the lineup after the slugger left Wednesday’s game against Kansas City with a sprained left wrist.

There was good news for the Mets during Thursday’s series opener, as Alejandro De Aza - who started for Cespedes - ended an 0-for-20 slump with an RBI double while Neil Walker snapped an 0-for-15 skid with two hits and two RBIs in a 4-3 defeat. Atlanta, which swept the Mets in New York last weekend as part of its six-game winning streak, rallied on Adonis Garcia’s two-run homer in the eighth inning - after a controversial call at home plate in the seventh kept the Braves from tying the game. Jace Peterson, who hit .182 before being demoted to the minors on May 1 and .186 at Triple-A Gwinnett, is batting .341 with six RBIs and nine runs scored since being recalled on June 10. The Braves have won seven of their last eight contests and are 16-19 under interim manager Brian Snitker, who was ejected for arguing the call at the plate on Thursday.

TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), FSN South (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets LH Steven Matz (7-3, 2.74 ERA) vs. Braves RH Aaron Blair (0-4, 7.19)

Matz makes the 19th start of his career against a familiar foe, having gone 3-0 with a 1.80 ERA in four outings against Atlanta. He already has defeated the Braves twice this season and held them to two runs and four hits with seven strikeouts in six innings of a no-decision on Saturday. The 25-year-old won seven straight starts after losing his season debut but is 0-2 with a 4.24 ERA this month.

Blair remains in search of his first major-league victory, but the rookie pitched well in a no-decision against the Mets on Saturday, giving up three runs and five hits with just one walk in six innings. He had allowed six or more runs three times in his previous five outings, walking 11 over 13 1/3 frames in his first three outings in June. Blair, who makes the 11th start of his career Friday, has issued 26 walks and allowed seven homers in 46 1/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Garcia started Thursday after making just two pinch-hitting appearances since suffering a left ankle injury on June 16.

2. The Mets won five of their first six meetings with Atlanta this season but have lost four in a row to even the season series.

3. Braves C A.J. Pierzynski needs one double to reach 400 for his career.

PREDICTION: Braves 5, Mets 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/24

Trends - NY Mets at Atlanta
W/L Trends

NY Mets

Mets are 13-3 in their last 16 Friday games. Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Mets are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Mets are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. National League East. Mets are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Mets are 4-0 in Matzs last 4 Friday starts. Mets are 7-1 in Matzs last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Mets are 7-2 in Matzs last 9 road starts. Mets are 0-4 in Matzs last 4 starts. Mets are 0-4 in Matzs last 4 starts on grass.

Atlanta

Braves are 7-1 in their last 8 overall. Braves are 7-1 in their last 8 games on grass. Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League East. Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a win. Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games. Braves are 17-35 in their last 52 during game 2 of a series. Braves are 19-42 in their last 61 home games. Braves are 7-16 in their last 23 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Braves are 15-36 in their last 51 games vs. a left-handed starter. Braves are 9-26 in their last 35 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Braves are 2-8 in their last 10 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Braves are 2-5 in Blairs last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Braves are 2-8 in Blairs last 10 starts. Braves are 2-8 in Blairs last 10 starts on grass. Braves are 1-5 in Blairs last 6 home starts.

OU Trends

NY Mets

Under is 5-0 in Mets last 5 vs. National League East. Under is 4-0 in Mets last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 5-0 in Mets last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 7-0 in Mets last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Under is 5-1 in Mets last 6 overall. Under is 5-1 in Mets last 6 on grass. Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 games following a loss. Over is 8-3 in Mets last 11 during game 2 of a series. Under is 5-2 in Mets last 7 Friday games. Under is 4-1 in Matzs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Matzs last 7 starts on grass. Over is 5-2 in Matzs last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2 in Matzs last 7 starts overall.

Atlanta

Under is 6-0 in Braves last 6 overall. Under is 6-0 in Braves last 6 on grass. Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 Friday games. Under is 5-0 in Braves last 5 games following a win. Under is 6-0 in Braves last 6 vs. National League East. Under is 6-0 in Braves last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-1 in Braves last 7 during game 2 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 home games. Under is 7-3-1 in Braves last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 4-1 in Blairs last 5 home starts.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Mets are 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Atlanta. Mets are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Tim Timmons

Home team is 4-0 in Timmons' last 4 games behind home plate. Home team is 4-0 in Timmons' last 4 Friday games behind home plate vs. Atlanta. Road team is 5-0 in Timmons' last 5 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta. Road team is 4-0 in Timmons' last 4 Friday games behind home plate vs. New York. Road team is 8-1 in Timmons' last 9 games behind home plate vs. New York. Over is 4-1 in Timmons' last 5 Friday games behind home plate. Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Timmons behind home plate. Over is 4-1 in Timmons' last 5 Friday games behind home plate vs. New York. Under is 22-8 in Timmons' last 30 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta. Over is 8-3 in Timmons' last 11 games behind home plate vs. New York. Over is 5-2 in Timmons' last 7 games behind home plate. Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Timmons behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/24

Preview: Red Sox at Rangers

Current Conditions - Arlington

P/SUNNY 90 °F
Wind: SE 12
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Boston Red Sox (40-32) at Texas Rangers (47-26)
DATE/TIME: Friday, June 24 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

David Price has been the definition of consistent with eight straight quality starts under his belt, although his team's high-powered offense has lacked much juice in his last four. The 2012 American League Cy Young Award winner will have a tall task on his hands as the Boston Red Sox visit his personal house of horrors on Friday when they open a three-game series versus the red-hot Texas Rangers.

Price has received just seven runs of support over his last four outings, but Boston has scored 14 in its last two and salvaged the finale of a four-game series with the Chicago White Sox on Thursday to conclude a 4-6 homestand. Texas, on the other hand, has won eight of its last nine to seize the American League's best record at 47-26, which is also a franchise record through 73 games. Ian Desmond went deep in the Rangers' 6-4 win over Cincinnati on Wednesday and is 13-for-31 with three homers and eight runs scored in his last nine contests. In addition to Desmond, Price would be wise to keep a keen eye on both Elvis Andrus and Adrian Beltre, with the former going 10-for-25 in his career versus the hurler while the latter is 10-for-33.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), FSN Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH David Price (8-4, 4.24 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Nick Martinez (1-1, 5.14)

Signed to a seven-year, $217 million contract in the offseason, Price improved to 4-3 with a 2.47 ERA in his last eight outings after allowing one run in eight strong innings of a 2-1 victory over Seattle on Sunday. The 30-year-old has pitched eight frames in each of his last three outings, permitting just six runs and striking out 25 against two walks. For all of his success, Price has struggled versus Texas to the tune of a 4-8 mark with a 5.27 ERA in 16 career appearances (including postseason) - and his ERA is a ghastly 6.54 in six regular-season starts at Globe Life Park.

Martinez will receive his second start in place of right-hander Yu Darvish, who remains on the 15-day disabled list with shoulder discomfort. The 25-year-old Martinez struggled in his first start this season after permitting three runs on six hits in 4 1/3 innings versus St. Louis. The right-hander was fortunate to walk away with a no-decision in that outing, but suffered the loss in his lone career appearance against Boston despite yielding two runs in seven innings on May 28, 2015.

WALK-OFFS

1. Boston SS Xander Bogaerts is 6-for-14 with four RBIs in his last three games, including a run-scoring single in the 10th inning to secure an 8-7 win over the White Sox on Thursday.

2. Texas 1B Prince Fielder has hit safely in five straight games after going 2-for-17 in his previous five.

3. Prior to Friday's contest, the Rangers will honor former OF David Murphy, who played from 2007-2013 with the club.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 4, Rangers 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/24

Trends - Boston at Texas
W/L Trends

Boston

Red Sox are 9-2 in their last 11 vs. American League West. Red Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Red Sox are 3-7 in their last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a win. Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Red Sox are 1-6 in their last 7 Friday games. Red Sox are 5-2 in Prices last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 5-2 in Prices last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.

Texas

Rangers are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Rangers are 5-0 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a win. Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. Rangers are 17-4 in their last 21 vs. a team with a winning record. Rangers are 19-7 in their last 26 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Rangers are 19-7 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Rangers are 27-10 in their last 37 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 games following an off day. Rangers are 36-15 in their last 51 games on grass. Rangers are 37-16 in their last 53 overall. Rangers are 53-23 in their last 76 home games. Rangers are 41-18 in their last 59 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 36-17 in their last 53 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 8-3 in Martinezs last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 3-7 in Martinezs last 10 starts. Rangers are 2-7 in Martinezs last 9 starts vs. American League East. Rangers are 1-4 in Martinezs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 1-4 in Martinezs last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Rangers are 2-10 in Martinezs last 12 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Rangers are 0-4 in Martinezs last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

Boston

Over is 4-0-1 in Red Sox last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-1-1 in Red Sox last 7 road games. Over is 15-5-2 in Red Sox last 22 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 20-7 in Red Sox last 27 vs. American League West. Under is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 games following a win. Under is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 12-5 in Red Sox last 17 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Prices last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 5-0 in Prices last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 4-0 in Prices last 4 starts on grass. Under is 5-0 in Prices last 5 starts overall. Under is 5-0-1 in Prices last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-0 in Prices last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Texas

Under is 4-0-2 in Rangers last 6 games following a win. Under is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1-2 in Rangers last 7 overall. Under is 4-1-2 in Rangers last 7 on grass. Under is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 home games. Over is 6-2-1 in Rangers last 9 during game 1 of a series. Over is 11-4 in Rangers last 15 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 7-3 in Rangers last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 16-7-2 in Rangers last 25 Friday games. Over is 13-6 in Rangers last 19 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 4-1-1 in Martinezs last 6 home starts. Under is 3-1-1 in Martinezs last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 3-1-1 in Martinezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-2 in Martinezs last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.

Head to Head

Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings. Under is 11-2-1 in the last 14 meetings in Texas. Red Sox are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings in Texas. Red Sox are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/24

Preview: Blue Jays at White Sox

Current Conditions - Chicago

P/SUNNY 93 °F
Wind: N 7
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (40-34) at Chicago White Sox (36-37)
DATE/TIME: Friday, June 24 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Toronto right-hander Aaron Sanchez looks to win his seventh consecutive decision when the Blue Jays open a three-game set against the host Chicago White Sox on Friday. Sanchez's lone loss of the season came on April 22 and he has allowed two or fewer runs in nine of his 14 outings.

Blue Jays designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion leads the major leagues with 62 RBIs and has been scorching hot with nine homers and 22 RBIs in June. "I feel good right now," Encarnacion told reporters through team translator Josue Peley. "I've seen the numbers that I've had in this month compared to other months. It's impressive, but I just feel good at the plate right now." The White Sox were in position to record a four-game road sweep at Boston but let a late lead slip away on Thursday and dropped an 8-7 decision in 10 innings. First baseman Jose Abreu hit a three-run homer among two hits and has 10 multi-hit outings in June.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, Sportsnet One (Toronto), CSN-Plus (Chicago)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH Aaron Sanchez (7-1, 3.35 ERA) vs. White Sox LH Carlos Rodon (2-6, 4.16)

Sanchez is expected to be moved to the bullpen later in the season but he is thriving in the rotation and has struck out 89 in 91 1/3 innings. The 23-year-old defeated the Baltimore Orioles in each of his last two starts despite serving up four homers in the first one. Sanchez has yet to lose on the road and is 5-0 with a 2.43 ERA and .205 batting average against in eight starts.

Rodon has given up two or fewer earned runs in five of his past six outings but has just one victory during the stretch. He received a no-decision against Cleveland in his last turn when he gave up two runs, eight hits and struck out a season-best eight in 6 1/3 innings. Rodon is just 1-3 with a 4.55 ERA in six home starts this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Blue Jays 3B Josh Donaldson, the reigning American League MVP, is batting .348 with four homers and 17 RBIs in June.

2. Chicago C Alex Avila had four hits on Thursday after being 0-for-13 over his previous four games.

3. Toronto SS Troy Tulowitzki, who recently returned from a quadriceps injury, is 5-for-10 with two homers over the past three games.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 6, White Sox 5

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/24

Trends - Toronto at Chi. White Sox
W/L Trends

Toronto

Blue Jays are 8-0 in their last 8 Friday games. Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 9-1 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Blue Jays are 8-2 in their last 10 vs. a team with a losing record. Blue Jays are 6-2 in their last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a win. Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series. Blue Jays are 4-0 in Sanchezs last 4 starts during game 1 of a series. Blue Jays are 5-0 in Sanchezs last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Blue Jays are 4-0 in Sanchezs last 4 Friday starts. Blue Jays are 5-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts. Blue Jays are 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Blue Jays are 5-2 in Sanchezs last 7 road starts. Blue Jays are 5-2 in Sanchezs last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Blue Jays are 2-5 in Sanchezs last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 2-5 in Sanchezs last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 9-19 in their last 28 overall. White Sox are 9-19 in their last 28 games on grass. White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. White Sox are 5-13 in their last 18 games following a loss. White Sox are 8-21 in their last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter. White Sox are 7-19 in their last 26 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 4-11 in their last 15 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 2-7 in their last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter. White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games. White Sox are 4-17 in their last 21 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 3-13 in their last 16 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. White Sox are 10-3 in Rodons last 13 starts with 4 days of rest. White Sox are 1-5 in Rodons last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. White Sox are 1-5 in Rodons last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 1-6 in Rodons last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. White Sox are 1-6 in Rodons last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. White Sox are 1-6 in Rodons last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. White Sox are 0-4 in Rodons last 4 starts. White Sox are 0-4 in Rodons last 4 starts on grass. White Sox are 0-4 in Rodons last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 0-4 in Rodons last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

Toronto

Under is 6-0 in Blue Jays last 6 games following an off day. Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 4-1-1 in Blue Jays last 6 road games. Over is 4-1-1 in Blue Jays last 6 on grass. Over is 8-2 in Blue Jays last 10 games following a win. Under is 10-3 in Blue Jays last 13 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 3-1-1 in Blue Jays last 5 vs. American League Central. Under is 15-5-3 in Blue Jays last 23 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 10-4-1 in Blue Jays last 15 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 11-5 in Blue Jays last 16 during game 1 of a series. Over is 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 Friday starts. Over is 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-3-1 in Sanchezs last 12 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Sanchezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2 in Sanchezs last 7 starts overall. Under is 7-3 in Sanchezs last 10 road starts. Under is 9-4 in Sanchezs last 13 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Chi. White Sox

Over is 5-2-1 in White Sox last 8 Friday games. Under is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 games following a loss. Under is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 10-4 in White Sox last 14 during game 1 of a series. Over is 39-18-3 in White Sox last 60 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Rodons last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 5-0 in Rodons last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-0-2 in Rodons last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Rodons last 6 home starts. Under is 9-2-1 in Rodons last 12 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 7-2-2 in Rodons last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2-2 in Rodons last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 5-2-2 in Rodons last 9 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 9-4-2 in Rodons last 15 starts on grass. Under is 9-4-2 in Rodons last 15 starts overall.

Head to Head

Blue Jays are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Chicago. Blue Jays are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings.

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Preview: Nationals at Brewers

Current Conditions - Milwaukee

SUNNY 84 °F
Wind: W 12
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Washington Nationals (43-30) at Milwaukee Brewers (32-40)
DATE/TIME: Friday, June 24 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Washington Nationals signed Max Scherzer for times like these -- with the club mired in a five-game losing streak and reeling from a second consecutive one-run defeat. Unbeaten in four starts this month, the Nationals send Scherzer to the mound Friday night as they wrap up a 10-game road trip in the first of three versus the Milwaukee Brewers.

Washington's latest defeat came on a costly blunder by center fielder Michael Taylor, who overran a ground ball in the ninth inning to allow two runs to score in a 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, capping a brutal night in which Taylor stuck out five times. After winning seven of eight, the Nationals have scored 12 runs during the five-game skid, including six in the sweep by the Dodgers. Milwaukee halted a four-game losing streak with a 4-2 loss at Oakland on Wednesday to close out a nine-game road trip. Opposing Scherzer will be right-hander Zach Davies, who is unbeaten in his last nine starts.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Washington), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Max Scherzer (8-4, 3.29 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Zach Davies (5-3, 3.62)

Although he had to settle for a no-decision last time out at San Diego, Scherzer continued his string of dominant outings by striking out 10 batters while allowing one run on four hits. Scherzer is 3-0 in four starts in June, permitting a total of four runs while racking up 38 strikeouts versus three walks over 28 innings. Scherzer is 1-0 with a 1.64 ERA in four appearances versus Milwaukee and has held former NL MVP Ryan Braun hitless in 10 at-bats.

Davies has been magnificent over his last five starts, posting a 4-0 record and allowing five earned runs over 33 2/3 innings in a remarkable turnaround from his early-season struggles. He did not factor in the decision against the Dodgers in his last turn despite seven innings of one-run ball, the eighth time in his last nine starts that he permitted two earned runs or fewer. He won his last four starts at Miller Park, yielding four earned runs.

WALK-OFFS

1. Washington has blown a lead in the eighth inning or later in three of its last five games.

2. Brewers 2B Scooter Gennett is 9-for-21 with two homers and five RBIs during a five-game hitting streak.

3. Nationals 2B Daniel Murphy, who entered June batting .397, went 1-for-11 against the Dodgers to drop his average to .347.

PREDICTION: Nationals 3, Brewers 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/24

Trends - Washington at Milwaukee

W/L Trends

Washington

Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series. Nationals are 11-4 in their last 15 games vs. a right-handed starter. Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 7-3 in their last 10 Friday games. Nationals are 40-19 in their last 59 games following an off day. Nationals are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Nationals are 0-5 in their last 5 road games. Nationals are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a loss. Nationals are 0-5 in their last 5 overall. Nationals are 0-5 in their last 5 games on grass. Nationals are 9-4 in Scherzers last 13 road starts. Nationals are 4-10 in Scherzers last 14 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Nationals are 1-5 in Scherzers last 6 Friday starts.

Milwaukee

Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 home games. Brewers are 18-42 in their last 60 vs. a team with a winning record. Brewers are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Brewers are 2-5 in their last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Brewers are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a win. Brewers are 17-53 in their last 70 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 overall. Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games. Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass. Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Brewers are 5-0 in Davies' last 5 home starts. Brewers are 4-1 in Davies' last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Brewers are 4-1 in Davies' last 5 starts. Brewers are 4-1 in Davies' last 5 starts on grass. Brewers are 1-4 in Davies' last 5 Friday starts.

OU Trends

Washington

Over is 3-0-1 in Nationals last 4 Friday games. Over is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 12-2-2 in Nationals last 16 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 6-1 in Nationals last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 6-2-1 in Nationals last 9 vs. National League Central. Over is 9-3 in Nationals last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 20-7-3 in Nationals last 30 games following an off day. Over is 10-4 in Nationals last 14 games following a loss. Under is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 9-4-1 in Nationals last 14 road games. Over is 13-6-1 in Nationals last 20 overall. Over is 13-6-1 in Nationals last 20 on grass. Under is 32-15-5 in Nationals last 52 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 6-0-1 in Scherzers last 7 Friday starts. Under is 5-0 in Scherzers last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 4-0 in Scherzers last 4 road starts. Over is 5-1 in Scherzers last 6 starts on grass. Over is 5-1 in Scherzers last 6 starts overall. Over is 4-1 in Scherzers last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 3-1-2 in Scherzers last 6 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 3-1-2 in Scherzers last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Scherzers last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 7-3-2 in Scherzers last 12 starts vs. National League Central.

Milwaukee

Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 games following an off day. Over is 5-1-1 in Brewers last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 on grass. Under is 10-3 in Brewers last 13 during game 1 of a series. Under is 11-4-1 in Brewers last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 8-3 in Brewers last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 Friday games. Under is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 home games. Over is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 vs. National League East. Under is 7-3 in Brewers last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 7-3-1 in Brewers last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Davies' last 4 starts vs. National League East.

Head to Head

Over is 7-1-1 in the last 9 meetings. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Milwaukee. Nationals are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

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Preview: Astros at Royals

Current Conditions - Kansas City

P/SUNNY 86 °F
Wind: SSW 8
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Houston Astros (37-36) at Kansas City Royals (38-33)
DATE/TIME: Friday, June 24 - 8:15 PM EST
WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Houston Astros left-hander Dallas Keuchel doesn't have fond memories of the last time he faced the Kansas City Royals, and the results of this season haven't exactly put a smile on his face. The reigning American League Cy Young Award recipient will look to rediscover his form on Friday as the visiting Astros carry a five-game winning streak into the opener of a three-game series versus the Royals.

Keuchel outdueled Edinson Volquez en route to winning Game 3 of the 2015 AL Division Series, but yielded a three-run homer to Kendrys Morales in the eighth inning to spell doom in the set's decisive fifth game. Morales is 8-for-20 in his career versus Keuchel and enters Friday's tilt on an eight-game hitting streak for the Royals, who had won eight of nine before dropping both contests of the World Series rematch against the New York Mets. While Kansas City enjoyed a breather in its schedule on Thursday for the second time in four days, Houston showed no signs of slowing down by posting a 20-8 mark after a sluggish start to the season. Marwin Gonzalez belted a go-ahead triple in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels and is 7-for-22 with a homer, three RBIs and five runs scored in the six games since he took over at first base.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, ROOT (Houston), FSN Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (3-9, 5.32) vs. Royals RH Edinson Volquez (7-6, 4.12)

Keuchel entered Saturday's tilt with Cincinnati with three straight losses and a 1-8 record in his previous 11 outings, but exited the contest with optimism after allowing just two runs in seven strong innings of a no-decision. While the performance thrilled the fans at Minute Maid Park, the 28-year-old hasn't been doing much on the road this season with a 2-6 mark and a gaudy 5.91 ERA. World Series MVP Salvador Perez enters Friday's contest with five homers and 22 hits in his last 13 games, but is just 1-for-12 with three strikeouts versus Keuchel.

Volquez owns a 6-0 record with a 2.70 ERA in nine career regular-season starts versus Houston, but yielded three runs and four walks in 5 2/3 innings in the Game 3 loss. The 32-year-old Dominican enters Friday's contest with a two-game winning streak, although he permitted five runs on eight hits in 6 1/3 frames of a 16-5 victory over Detroit on Saturday. Volquez would be wise to keep a keen eye on Carlos Gomez, who is 9-for-31 with three homers in his career against the right-hander.

WALK-OFFS

1. Kansas City has won 12 of its last 13 home games to improve to a blistering 25-8 at Kauffman Stadium.

2. Houston 2B Jose Altuve has hit safely in five straight and 24 of his last 26 contests.

3. Royals 3B Cheslor Cuthbert homered in Wednesday's 4-3 setback to the Mets for his sixth hit in five games.

PREDICTION: Royals 3, Astros 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/24

Trends - Houston at Kansas City
W/L Trends

Houston

Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a win. Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. American League Central. Astros are 19-7 in their last 26 games on grass. Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 20-8 in their last 28 overall. Astros are 37-77 in their last 114 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Astros are 52-109 in their last 161 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games. Astros are 5-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts vs. American League Central. Astros are 15-3 in Keuchels last 18 starts with 5 days of rest. Astros are 10-3 in Keuchels last 13 starts during game 1 of a series. Astros are 6-2 in Keuchels last 8 Friday starts. Astros are 3-8 in Keuchels last 11 starts on grass. Astros are 2-6 in Keuchels last 8 road starts. Astros are 3-9 in Keuchels last 12 starts. Astros are 1-4 in Keuchels last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 1-6 in Keuchels last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 0-6 in Keuchels last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Kansas City

Royals are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Royals are 18-6 in their last 24 games vs. a left-handed starter. Royals are 8-3 in their last 11 overall. Royals are 8-3 in their last 11 games on grass. Royals are 37-14 in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Royals are 60-24 in their last 84 home games. Royals are 11-5 in their last 16 Friday games. Royals are 47-23 in their last 70 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Royals are 2-8 in their last 10 games following a loss. Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series. Royals are 1-7 in their last 8 vs. American League West. Royals are 1-7 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Royals are 9-2 in Volquezs last 11 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Royals are 4-1 in Volquezs last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Royals are 21-6 in Volquezs last 27 home starts. Royals are 5-2 in Volquezs last 7 Friday starts. Royals are 7-3 in Volquezs last 10 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Royals are 31-14 in Volquezs last 45 starts on grass.

OU Trends

Houston

Under is 5-0 in Astros last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 8-0 in Astros last 8 road games. Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 11-0 in Astros last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 7-1 in Astros last 8 games following a win. Under is 12-2 in Astros last 14 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-1 in Astros last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 9-2 in Astros last 11 on grass. Under is 13-3 in Astros last 16 overall. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 38-17-6 in Astros last 61 vs. American League Central. Over is 5-0-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-1-1 in Keuchels last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Keuchels last 5 Friday starts. Under is 4-1 in Keuchels last 5 starts overall. Over is 4-1 in Keuchels last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 11-3-1 in Keuchels last 15 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 9-3-1 in Keuchels last 13 starts vs. American League Central. Over is 5-2 in Keuchels last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Kansas City

Over is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 vs. American League West. Over 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 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Royals last 5 home games. Under is 16-6-1 in Royals last 23 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 overall. Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 on grass. Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 7-3 in Royals last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 6-0 in Volquezs last 6 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 9-1-1 in Volquezs last 11 Friday starts. Under is 4-1 in Volquezs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 9-3-1 in Volquezs last 13 home starts. Under is 10-4-1 in Volquezs last 15 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 11-5-1 in Volquezs last 17 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Astros are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Kansas City. Astros are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.

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Preview: Diamondbacks at Rockies

Weather information is currently unavailable. 5-Day Forecast
GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks (35-40) at Colorado Rockies (34-38)
DATE/TIME: Friday, June 24 - 8:40 PM EST
WHERE: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

If the Colorado Rockies are going to climb back into the National League West race, they’ll need to stop being such hospitable hosts. The Rockies look to improve on their dismal home record Friday as they continue their four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, who opened the set between the division rivals with a 7-6 victory.

The Rockies are 12 games behind first-place San Francisco after falling to 15-17 at home with Thursday’s loss. “We need to take care of games at home,” Colorado's Nolan Arenado told MLB.com. “There's always an urgency to get going. This is in the division. It's a big series for us, a weekend series. It’s a big deal, can put us in a better position." Arenado has become one of the elite players in the majors as he leads the NL with 21 home runs and 61 RBI while batting .296, and Arizona may have a future star in 25-year-old Jake Lamb, who belted his 15th homer on Thursday. Lamb is batting .326 with four homers and 12 RBI over his last 13 games for the Diamondbacks, who have won six of their last seven.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona, ROOT (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Archie Bradley (3-3, 4.83 ERA) vs. Rockies LH Tyler Anderson (0-1, 2.25)

Bradley turned in another strong outing Sunday at Philadelphia, allowing an unearned run and three hits in six innings. “He is maturing here, and we’re seeing it right in front of us,” manager Chip Hale told reporters. “His stuff to start the game was electric. He was throwing fastballs, and guys were swinging like it was 100 mph.” Bradley is making his second start at Coors Field this season after allowing four runs over six frames in a 10-5 victory on May 9.

Anderson made his second career start on Sunday, allowing two runs and four hits over 5 2/3 innings in a 3-0 loss to Miami. The 26-year-old Las Vegas native was taken with the 20th overall pick by the Rockies in the 2011 draft and pitched 6 1/3 solid frames in his major-league debut against San Diego on June 12. Anderson was 2-2 with a 2.35 ERA in six combined starts across three minor-league levels this season before being promoted to the Rockies.

WALK-OFFS

1. Colorado RF Carlos Gonzalez exited Thursday’s game with a right wrist injury and is listed as day-to-day.

2. Arizona RHP Brad Ziegler saw his club-record streak of 43 consecutive saves come to an end on Thursday.

3. Rockies RHP Jon Gray (arm fatigue) is expected to make his next start on Monday against Toronto.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 9, Rockies 5