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Preview: White Sox at Astros

Current Conditions - Houston

CLOUDY 93 °F
Wind: S 12
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Chicago White Sox (40-40) at Houston Astros (43-37)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 02 - 4:10 PM EST
WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Left-hander Chris Sale goes for his major league-leading 14th victory when the visiting Chicago White Sox continue a three-game series against the Houston Astros on Saturday afternoon. The surging Astros extended their winning streak to four games with a 5-0 shutout of the White Sox in the opener of a 10-game homestand.

Sale has won his last four starts to move within one victory of his highest total since posting a career-high 17 wins in 2012. He dominated the Astros with a complete-game gem on May 19 to improve to 4-1 with a razor-thin 0.66 ERA in five starts against them. Houston, however, has won 11 of 12 games to move a season-high six games over .500 and climb back among the wild-card leaders. It was the second shutout loss in four games for Chicago, which has lost 30 of 47 games since starting the season 23-10.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, CSN Chicago, ROOT (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox LH Chris Sale (13-2, 2.79 ERA) vs. Astros RH Doug Fister (8-4, 3.36)

Sale rebounded from a bit of a rough patch with three straight strong outings, allowing a total of six runs while striking out 23 and walking only four in 22 innings. The 6-foot-6 left-hander has overcome six homers allowed during his current winning streak, including a pair versus Toronto last time out. Jose Altuve is 6-for-18 versus Sale, who owns a 6-1 record and 1.99 ERA in eight road starts.

Fister may not have the numbers to rival Sale's, but he was riding a 10-start unbeaten streak until surrendering three homers and four runs in a 6-1 loss at Kansas City last time out. Fister had recorded a quality start in 11 of his previous 12 turns and was 7-0 during his unbeaten run, including a 5-3 victory at Chicago on May 18. Fister will be fortunate to miss injured Melky Cabrera, who is 7-for-17 against him.

WALK-OFFS

1. Altuve went 0-for-4 Friday to snap his 11-game hitting streak.

2. White Sox manager Robin Ventura said Cabrera (wrist) could return to the lineup Sunday.

3. Astros CF Carlos Gomez ended a 15-game homerless drought Friday, but he has 11 RBIs in the last 14 games.

PREDICTION: White Sox 4, Astros 3

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

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss. White Sox are 56-120 in their last 176 road games vs. a team with a winning record. White Sox are 5-12 in their last 17 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 19-46 in their last 65 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. White Sox are 8-20 in their last 28 games vs. a right-handed starter. White Sox are 7-19 in their last 26 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 5-14 in their last 19 road games. White Sox are 5-15 in their last 20 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 3-12 in their last 15 during game 2 of a series. White Sox are 3-13 in their last 16 road games vs. a right-handed starter. White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. American League West. White Sox are 0-7 in their last 7 Saturday games. White Sox are 4-0 in Sales last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record. White Sox are 4-0 in Sales last 4 starts on grass. White Sox are 11-2 in Sales last 13 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. White Sox are 14-3 in Sales last 17 starts. White Sox are 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts during game 2 of a series. White Sox are 8-2 in Sales last 10 Saturday starts. White Sox are 6-2 in Sales last 8 road starts. White Sox are 19-7 in Sales last 26 starts vs. American League West. White Sox are 19-7 in Sales last 26 starts with 5 days of rest. White Sox are 8-3 in Sales last 11 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 8-3 in Sales last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 7-3 in Sales last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Houston

Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 Saturday games. Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 10-1 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Astros are 9-1 in their last 10 games following a win. Astros are 7-1 in their last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 14-3 in their last 17 during game 2 of a series. Astros are 13-3 in their last 16 home games. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Astros are 22-6 in their last 28 games on grass. Astros are 9-3 in their last 12 vs. American League Central. Astros are 26-9 in their last 35 overall. Astros are 4-0 in Fisters last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 7-0 in Fisters last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Astros are 5-0 in Fisters last 5 home starts. Astros are 10-1 in Fisters last 11 starts. Astros are 10-1 in Fisters last 11 starts on grass. Astros are 4-1 in Fisters last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.

OU Trends

Chi. White Sox

Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 Saturday games. Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 games following a loss. Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 8-2 in White Sox last 10 during game 2 of a series. Under is 12-4 in White Sox last 16 vs. American League West. Under is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in White Sox last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 36-16-5 in White Sox last 57 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 4-0-1 in Sales last 5 Saturday starts. Over is 3-0-1 in Sales last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Sales last 6 road starts. Over is 15-5-1 in Sales last 21 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 8-3 in Sales last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Sales last 7 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 7-3 in Sales last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 14-6-1 in Sales last 21 starts vs. American League West.

Houston

Under is 7-1 in Astros last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 5-1 in Astros last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 9-2 in Astros last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 on grass. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 home games. Under is 16-5 in Astros last 21 overall. Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 10-4 in Astros last 14 games following a win. Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 during game 2 of a series. Under is 40-19-6 in Astros last 65 vs. American League Central. Under is 4-0 in Fisters last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 2-0-2 in Fisters last 4 starts vs. American League Central. Under is 6-1-3 in Fisters last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Fisters last 6 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 4-1 in Fisters last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-3-3 in Fisters last 14 starts on grass. Under is 8-3-3 in Fisters last 14 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in Sales last 4 starts vs. Astros. Under is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings. White Sox are 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts vs. Astros.

Umpire Trends - Tim Timmons

Home team is 4-0 in Timmons' last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Houston. Road team is 5-0 in Timmons' last 5 games behind home plate vs. Houston. Road team is 5-1 in Timmons' last 6 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Over is 7-2 in Timmons' last 9 games behind home plate. Over is 20-7-1 in Timmons' last 28 Saturday games behind home plate. Astros are 6-21 in their last 27 games with Timmons behind home plate. Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games with Timmons behind home plate. White Sox are 1-7 in their last 8 games with Timmons behind home plate. White Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games with Timmons behind home plate.

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Preview: Marlins at Braves

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GAME: Miami Marlins (42-38) at Atlanta Braves (27-53)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 02 - 4:10 PM EST
WHERE: Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

There is no denying when Jose Fernandez is locked in the Miami Marlins’ ace is one of the best pitchers in baseball, and he is a big reason why the club finds itself in postseason contention as July begins. Fernandez starts the third of a four-game series Saturday at the Atlanta Braves looking to win for the 10th time in his past 12 starts.

Fernandez also played a big role in Miami’s 7-5 victory on Friday, lining a two-run double as a pinch-hitter in the 12th inning, and Marcell Ozuna went 4-for-6 with a run scored and three RBIs as the Marlins ended a three-game losing streak. Braves infielder Jace Peterson did not start but came on as a defensive replacement and finished with a double, extending his hitting streak to a career-best 12 games. Atlanta rallied to tie the game on Tyler Flowers’ ninth-inning homer. Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is batting .403 in his past 16 games with seven doubles, three homers and eight RBIs.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Miami), FSN South (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Jose Fernandez (10-3, 2.28 ERA) vs. Braves RH Lucas Harrell (2014: 0-3, 9.49)

Fernandez struck out 13 in seven innings to beat the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, completing a month in which the 23-year-old posted a 1.67 ERA and struck out 42 with only five walks. He held the Braves to one hit in seven innings in his previous start June 21, but was not involved the decision. Fernandez ranks third in the National League in strikeouts (138) and pitchers’ WAR (3.3), and fifth in WHIP (0.99) and ERA.

Atlanta announced after Friday's game it will turn to Harrell, who has appeared in 10 games with Triple-A Gwinnett and is 18-33 with a 4.84 ERA in 88 major-league games (62 starts) with the Chicago White Sox and Houston from 2010-2014. The 31-year-old, who is 3-1 with a 2.92 ERA with Gwinnett this season, last pitched in the majors with Houston in 2014 and was 11-11 with a 3.76 ERA for the Astros in 2012. Harrell pitched six shutout innings Sunday against Charlotte, walking one and striking out five.

WALK-OFFS

1. Atlanta INF Gordon Beckham is expected to play for Class A Carolina on Saturday as he recovers from a left hamstring strain, and could be activated from the disabled list early next week.

2. Marlins 2B Derek Dietrich was hit by a pitch for a major-league leading 16th time Friday, after being plunked twice in Thursday’s series opener.

3. Braves CF Ender Inciarte left Friday after a hard slide into second base on a steal attempt in the fifth inning and is day-to-day with a right groin injury.

PREDICTION: Marlins 5, Braves 1

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Trends - Miami at Atlanta
W/L Trends

Miami

Marlins are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Marlins are 7-2 in their last 9 during game 3 of a series. Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 17-35 in their last 52 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 road games. Marlins are 6-1 in Fernandezs last 7 starts vs. National League East. Marlins are 6-1 in Fernandezs last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 5-1 in Fernandezs last 6 starts during game 3 of a series. Marlins are 5-1 in Fernandezs last 6 starts with 5 days of rest. Marlins are 9-2 in Fernandezs last 11 Saturday starts. Marlins are 4-1 in Fernandezs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 24-9 in Fernandezs last 33 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Marlins are 37-15 in Fernandezs last 52 starts. Marlins are 39-16 in Fernandezs last 55 starts on grass. Marlins are 3-7 in Fernandezs last 10 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Atlanta

Braves are 28-57 in their last 85 vs. a team with a winning record. Braves are 41-84 in their last 125 overall. Braves are 41-84 in their last 125 games on grass. Braves are 16-35 in their last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Braves are 16-35 in their last 51 during game 3 of a series. Braves are 7-16 in their last 23 Saturday games. Braves are 21-48 in their last 69 home games. Braves are 6-14 in their last 20 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 24-59 in their last 83 games following a loss. Braves are 7-19 in their last 26 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 8-22 in their last 30 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Braves are 16-44 in their last 60 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 12-40 in their last 52 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.

OU Trends

Miami

Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-0 in Marlins last 7 overall. Over is 5-0 in Marlins last 5 road games. Over is 7-0 in Marlins last 7 on grass. Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Marlins last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 Saturday games. Over is 8-2 in Marlins last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 18-7-1 in Marlins last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 38-18-3 in Marlins last 59 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 7-0 in Fernandezs last 7 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 6-0 in Fernandezs last 6 starts vs. National League East. Under is 8-1 in Fernandezs last 9 starts on grass. Under is 7-1 in Fernandezs last 8 Saturday starts. Under is 6-1 in Fernandezs last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Fernandezs last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Fernandezs last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Fernandezs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Fernandezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 8-2 in Fernandezs last 10 starts overall. Over is 7-2 in Fernandezs last 9 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 6-2 in Fernandezs last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 7-3 in Fernandezs last 10 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Atlanta

Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 home games. Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-2 in Braves last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 6-2 in Braves last 8 Saturday games. Under is 8-3 in Braves last 11 vs. National League East.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Atlanta. Over is 18-7-1 in the last 26 meetings. Marlins are 3-7 in the last 10 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Chris Guccione

Under is 6-0-1 in Gucciones last 7 Saturday games behind home plate. Home team is 5-1 in Gucciones last 6 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta. Home team is 5-1 in Gucciones last 6 games behind home plate vs. Miami. Home team is 6-2 in Gucciones last 8 games behind home plate. Under is 5-2-1 in Gucciones last 8 games behind home plate. Over is 5-2-1 in Gucciones last 8 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta. Over is 13-6-2 in Gucciones last 21 games behind home plate vs. Miami.

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Preview: Tigers at Rays

Current Conditions - St. Petersburg

P/SUNNY 82 °F
Wind: N 5
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Detroit Tigers (42-38) at Tampa Bay Rays (33-46)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 02 - 4:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Cameron Maybin is off to the best start in his career and the Detroit Tigers’ center fielder has been especially productive against the Tampa Bay Rays, going 13-for-19 with 10 RBIs. Maybin looks to extend his hitting streak to eight contests and lead the Tigers to their fifth consecutive victory when they visit the Rays on Saturday afternoon in the third of a four-game set.

Maybin has six hits in the first two games of the series and Victor Martinez belted a pair of homers while knocking in six runs Friday in Detroit’s 10-2 victory to extend his hitting streak to five contests. Veteran Justin Verlander takes the hill for the Tigers on Saturday as they try to move five games over .500 for the first time this season and he will oppose promising rookie Blake Snell for struggling Tampa Bay. The Rays gave up 20 runs in the last two games and have dropped 14 of 16 contests overall while plummeting to last place in the American League East. Logan Forsythe has been one of the bright lights for Tampa Bay, going 13-for-30 during a seven-game hitting streak.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, FSN Detroit, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers RH Justin Verlander (7-6, 4.30 ERA) vs. Rays LH Blake Snell (1-2, 3.54)

Verlander comes in off one of his worst starts of the season when he allowed eight runs and nine hits over 4 2/3 innings against Cleveland on Sunday. The former AL MVP had gone 3-0 in his previous four outings in June, permitting nine runs in 27 2/3 frames combined. Desmond Jennings (hamstring, day-to-day) is 4-for-11 with a pair of homers against Verlander, who is 7-3 with a 3.49 ERA lifetime versus the Rays.

Snell notched his first major league victory in his fourth start last time out when he yielded four runs on eight hits over 5 1/3 innings against Boston on Monday. The 23-year-old had given up two or fewer earned runs in his first three starts, but has walked 10 combined over his last three. Snell has not yet matched his high of six strikeouts in his debut against the New York Yankees and opponents are batting .301 against him.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tampa Bay SS Brad Miller matched his career high with his 11th homer Friday and has reached double digits three straight seasons.

2. Martinez, who has 11 RBIs during a current five-game hitting streak, is batting .354 with 14 homers and 65 RBIs in 81 career games against the Rays.

3. Tampa Bay UTIL Taylor Motter was optioned to Triple-A Durham after Friday’s game and OF Steven Souza Jr. (hip) was activated from the disabled list.

PREDICTION: Tigers 4, Rays 3

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Trends - Detroit at Tampa Bay
W/L Trends

Detroit

Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League East. Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter. Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 overall. Tigers are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Tigers are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a win. Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Tigers are 20-6 in their last 26 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 9-19 in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Tigers are 5-11 in their last 16 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Tigers are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. a team with a losing record. Tigers are 4-0 in Verlanders last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts. Tigers are 3-9 in Verlanders last 12 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Tigers are 2-9 in Verlanders last 11 starts vs. American League East. Tigers are 1-5 in Verlanders last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Tampa Bay

Rays are 16-36 in their last 52 vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Rays are 8-20 in their last 28 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rays are 7-19 in their last 26 games following a loss. Rays are 7-19 in their last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter. Rays are 7-20 in their last 27 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rays are 3-10 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Rays are 2-7 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 2-7 in their last 9 games on astroturf. Rays are 2-7 in their last 9 home games. Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series. Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rays are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rays are 2-14 in their last 16 overall. Rays are 0-6 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Rays are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. American League Central. Rays are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games. Rays are 0-5 in their last 5 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.

OU Trends

Detroit

Over is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 overall. Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 on astroturf. Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games following a win. Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 road games. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 15-6-3 in Tigers last 24 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2-1 in Tigers last 8 Saturday games. Over is 36-17-3 in Tigers last 56 during game 3 of a series. Under is 3-0-1 in Verlanders last 4 Saturday starts. Under is 4-0 in Verlanders last 4 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 5-0-1 in Verlanders last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1-2 in Verlanders last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1-2 in Verlanders last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts vs. American League East. Under is 3-1-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts on astroturf. Over is 3-1-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 3-1-2 in Verlanders last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-2-1 in Verlanders last 9 starts overall.

Tampa Bay

Over is 5-0 in Rays last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 6-1 in Rays last 7 overall. Over is 6-1 in Rays last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 on astroturf. Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 home games. Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 games following a loss. Under is 7-2 in Rays last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 12-5 in Rays last 17 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 7-3 in Rays last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 9-4 in Rays last 13 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 33-16-3 in Rays last 52 vs. American League Central.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings. Tigers are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Under is 4-0-1 in Verlanders last 5 road starts vs. Rays. Under is 4-0-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts vs. Rays. Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Tampa Bay. Tigers are 10-4 in Verlanders last 14 starts vs. Rays.

Umpire Trends - Tripp Gibson III

Over is 5-0 in Gibson IIIs last 5 games behind home plate. Home team is 5-1 in Gibson IIIs last 6 Saturday games behind home plate. Under is 5-1-1 in Gibson IIIs last 7 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay. Home team is 4-1 in Gibson IIIs last 5 games behind home plate. Under is 11-5 in Gibson IIIs last 16 Saturday games behind home plate. Rays are 0-5 in their last 5 games with Gibson III behind home plate.

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Preview: Royals at Phillies

Current Conditions - Philadelphia

SUNNY 87 °F
Wind: WSW 14
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Kansas City Royals (42-37) at Philadelphia Phillies (36-45)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 02 - 5:50 PM EST
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

After being booed off the field in their previous homestand, the Philadelphia Phillies received a more favorable reaction from the Citizens Bank Park faithful by adding to the Kansas City Royals' road woes in the opener of their three-game set Friday. Winners of four in a row and six of their last eight, the Phillies look to continue their run of good fortune on Saturday as they vie for a second straight series victory.

Philadelphia is singing a distinctly different tune since getting drastically outscored 42-9 en route to being swept at home from June 15-20 as part of a season-high nine-game losing skid. Cody Asche has turned it on since the previous homestand, going 13-for-33 with seven doubles and as many RBIs in his last nine contests - including a run-scoring double in Friday's 4-3 victory. With all due respect to the Missouri native, Kansas City's Kendrys Morales has been blistering-hot as his two-run homer Friday extended his hitting streak to seven games, during which he is 17-for-28 with four blasts, nine RBIs and seven runs scored. Alcides Escobar has been pretty hot in his own right as he recorded his ninth multi-hit performance during his 12-game hitting streak for the Royals, who fell to 15-26 away from Kauffman Stadium.

TV: 5:50 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, CSN Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals LH Danny Duffy (3-1, 3.24 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Aaron Nola (5-7, 4.45)

Duffy hopes his success in June carries over into the new month as he allowed just 13 runs in six outings (36 innings) en route to a 3-1 mark. The 27-year-old, who was named the franchise's pitcher of the month for June, matched a career high by going eight innings while permitting two runs and striking out eight in a 6-2 victory over St. Louis on Monday. Duffy has struggled to keep the ball in the park, however, surrendering 10 homers in his last seven trips to the mound.

Nola is 0-3 with a bloated 15.23 ERA in his last four starts after yielding five runs on 10 hits in 3 1/3 innings of a no-decision versus San Francisco on Sunday. The 23-year-old hasn't escaped the fourth inning in any of his last four outings and allowed 25 runs and 32 hits in that span. Manager Pete Mackanin told reporters prior to the series opener that Saturday's start is "very important" for the struggling Nola, who will be making the 30th trip to the mound and first of his career versus Kansas City.

WALK-OFFS

1. Philadelphia CF Odubel Herrera went deep and drove in two runs in the series opener to improve to 10-for-24 with two homers, four RBIs and seven runs scored in his last five games.

2. Kansas City C Salvador Perez is 1-for-13 with four strikeouts in his last three contests.

3. Phillies RF Peter Bourjos is riding a 10-game hitting streak while 3B Maikel Franco has recorded multi-hit performances in four of his last seven contests.

PREDICTION: Royals 3, Phillies 2

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Trends - Kansas City at Philadelphia
W/L Trends

Kansas City

Royals are 16-5 in their last 21 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 16-5 in their last 21 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 35-16 in their last 51 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 4-10 in their last 14 games following a loss. Royals are 8-22 in their last 30 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 4-12 in their last 16 road games. Royals are 3-10 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League East. Royals are 5-2 in Duffys last 7 starts during game 2 of a series. Royals are 2-5 in Duffys last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 2-6 in Duffys last 8 road starts. Royals are 0-4 in Duffys last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Philadelphia

Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 overall. Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter. Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 interleague home games. Phillies are 8-20 in their last 28 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Phillies are 2-5 in their last 7 interleague games. Phillies are 9-23 in their last 32 games on grass. Phillies are 3-9 in their last 12 games following a win. Phillies are 5-16 in their last 21 vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 2-7 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 Saturday games. Phillies are 1-7 in their last 8 home games. Phillies are 2-5 in Nolas last 7 starts during game 2 of a series. Phillies are 2-6 in Nolas last 8 home starts. Phillies are 1-4 in Nolas last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Phillies are 1-4 in Nolas last 5 interleague starts. Phillies are 0-5 in Nolas last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 0-4 in Nolas last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 0-4 in Nolas last 4 starts. Phillies are 0-4 in Nolas last 4 starts on grass.

OU Trends

Kansas City

Under is 8-0 in Royals last 8 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 during game 2 of a series. Over is 7-1 in Royals last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 6-1 in Royals last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-1 in Royals last 7 road games. Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 vs. National League East. Under is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 on grass. Under is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 overall. Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 interleague road games. Under is 7-2-1 in Royals last 10 interleague games. Under is 7-2-1 in Royals last 10 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 Saturday games. Under is 5-0 in Duffys last 5 Saturday starts. Under is 8-1 in Duffys last 9 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 5-1 in Duffys last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 10-2 in Duffys last 12 road starts. Under is 11-3-1 in Duffys last 15 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 20-7-2 in Duffys last 29 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 18-7-1 in Duffys last 26 starts overall. Under is 15-6-1 in Duffys last 22 starts on grass. Under is 5-2 in Duffys last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Philadelphia

Over is 2-0-2 in Phillies last 4 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 home games. Over is 6-1 in Phillies last 7 interleague games. Over is 9-2-1 in Phillies last 12 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1-1 in Phillies last 6 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 vs. American League Central. Under is 7-2 in Phillies last 9 Saturday games. Over is 7-2 in Phillies last 9 games following a win. Over is 9-3 in Phillies last 12 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 23-8 in Phillies last 31 during game 2 of a series. Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 17-8 in Phillies last 25 on grass. Over is 5-0 in Nolas last 5 starts on grass. Over is 4-0 in Nolas last 4 interleague starts. Over is 5-0 in Nolas last 5 starts overall. Over is 4-0 in Nolas last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Nolas last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Nolas last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-2 in Nolas last 9 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 6-2 in Nolas last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.

Head to Head

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Umpire Trends - Dan Bellino

Road team is 4-0 in Bellinos last 4 Saturday games behind home plate. Over is 5-0-1 in Bellinos last 6 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia. Royals are 7-1 in their last 8 games with Bellino behind home plate. Under is 4-1-1 in Bellinos last 6 interleague games behind home plate. Road team is 6-2 in Bellinos last 8 interleague games behind home plate. Over is 3-1-1 in Bellinos last 5 games behind home plate. Under is 14-5-1 in Bellinos last 20 Saturday games behind home plate. Road team is 8-3 in Bellinos last 11 games behind home plate

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/2

Preview: Angels at Red Sox

Current Conditions - Boston

L/RAIN 64 °F
Wind: SSW 15
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Los Angeles Angels (32-48) at Boston Red Sox (43-36)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 02 - 7:15 PM EST
WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Boston Red Sox look to make it two in a row to start a crucial homestand when they continue a three-game series with the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Following a 2-4 road trip that capped a 10-16 June and increased the heat on manager John Farrell, the Red Sox began a nine-game stretch at Fenway Park with a 5-4 win over the Angels on Friday.

An offense that was limited to five hits - all singles - in a shutout loss at Tampa Bay on Wednesday erupted for 16 hits versus four Los Angeles pitchers. David Ortiz had three of those hits, including his 522nd career homer, and is hitting .453 during an 18-game hitting streak at home. Angels lefty Hector Santiago opposes Clay Buchholz in a matchup of struggling veterans on Saturday. Buchholz has been awarded another start as he attempts to regain his footing in the rotation, but he has not put anything in stone after allowing eight runs in 11 1/3 innings since returning to a starting role.

TV: 7:15 p.m. ET, FOX

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels LH Hector Santiago (4-4, 5.27 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Clay Buchholz (3-8, 5.90)

This will be the 100th career start for Santiago, who has lasted at least six innings in each of his last three. However, he was reached for a season high-tying six runs in six frames in a no-decision against Oakland his last time out. The 28-year-old is 0-2 with a 6.08 ERA in three games (two starts) in his career at Fenway Park, and Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is 5-for-8 with a double against Santiago.

Buchholz has failed to complete six innings in each of his last three starts after giving up five runs (four earned) in 5 1/3 frames at Texas on Sunday. He walked a season-high five batters while striking out three and continues to sport a career-worst strikeout-to-walk ratio (1.44). Angels stars Albert Pujols and Mike Trout are a combined 12-for-31 with three homers against Buchholz, who owns a 4.83 ERA in 12 career starts against Los Angeles.

WALK-OFFS

1. Ortiz has also reached safely in 28 consecutive home games.

2. Angels 1B C.J. Cron slugged a grand slam to provide all of his team's offense on Friday and is 7-for-18 with six RBIs during a four-game hitting streak.

3. Red Sox 1B Hanley Ramirez (side) missed the series opener and is considered day-to-day.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 7, Angels 5

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/2

Trends - LA Angels at Boston
W/L Trends

LA Angels

Angels are 5-13 in their last 18 during game 2 of a series. Angels are 7-19 in their last 26 overall. Angels are 7-19 in their last 26 games on grass. Angels are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 1-6 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 2-14 in their last 16 vs. American League East. Angels are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Angels are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Angels are 1-8 in their last 9 games following a loss. Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 road games. Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Angels are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Angels are 0-8 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Angels are 5-1 in Santiagos last 6 starts during game 2 of a series. Angels are 4-1 in Santiagos last 5 Saturday starts. Angels are 7-2 in Santiagos last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 6-2 in Santiagos last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Angels are 8-3 in Santiagos last 11 road starts. Angels are 16-6 in Santiagos last 22 starts. Angels are 16-6 in Santiagos last 22 starts on grass. Angels are 12-5 in Santiagos last 17 starts with 5 days of rest. Angels are 7-3 in Santiagos last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 2-8 in Santiagos last 10 starts vs. American League East.

Boston

Red Sox are 11-4 in their last 15 vs. American League West. Red Sox are 13-5 in their last 18 Saturday games. Red Sox are 3-8 in their last 11 games following a win. Red Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 0-7 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Red Sox are 8-21 in Buchholzs last 29 home starts. Red Sox are 7-19 in Buchholzs last 26 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 6-17 in Buchholzs last 23 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 6-20 in Buchholzs last 26 starts with 5 days of rest. Red Sox are 2-7 in Buchholzs last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 1-4 in Buchholzs last 5 starts during game 2 of a series. Red Sox are 3-12 in Buchholzs last 15 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 0-4 in Buchholzs last 4 starts. Red Sox are 0-4 in Buchholzs last 4 starts on grass.

OU Trends

LA Angels

Over is 4-0 in Angels last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1-1 in Angels last 8 road games. Under is 5-1-1 in Angels last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 3-1-1 in Angels last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 5-2 in Angels last 7 games following a loss. Under is 5-2 in Angels last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 12-5-1 in Angels last 18 Saturday games. Over is 9-4-2 in Angels last 15 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Santiagos last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-0 in Santiagos last 4 starts vs. American League East. Over is 7-1 in Santiagos last 8 starts on grass. Over is 7-1 in Santiagos last 8 starts overall. Under is 7-2-1 in Santiagos last 10 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 6-2 in Santiagos last 8 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 5-2 in Santiagos last 7 Saturday starts. Over is 5-2 in Santiagos last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Boston

Over is 7-1-2 in Red Sox last 10 Saturday games. Over is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 15-5-1 in Red Sox last 21 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 19-7 in Red Sox last 26 vs. American League West. Under is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 home games. Over is 17-7-2 in Red Sox last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 16-7-2 in Red Sox last 25 during game 2 of a series. Over is 21-10-1 in Red Sox last 32 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 54-26-3 in Red Sox last 83 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 6-1 in Buchholzs last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 11-2-3 in Buchholzs last 16 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Buchholzs last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-3-2 in Buchholzs last 13 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 15-7-3 in Buchholzs last 25 starts overall.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in Buchholzs last 4 home starts vs. Angels. Over is 6-0 in Buchholzs last 6 starts vs. Angels. Angels are 21-8 in the last 29 meetings. Angels are 11-5 in the last 16 meetings in Boston. Red Sox are 1-4 in Buchholzs last 5 starts vs. Angels.

Umpire Trends - Paul Nauert

Road team is 5-0 in Nauerts last 5 games behind home plate. Red Sox are 7-0 in their last 7 Saturday games with Nauert behind home plate. Under is 4-0-2 in Nauerts last 6 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Boston. Under is 6-1 in Nauerts last 7 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles. Home team is 4-1 in Nauerts last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Boston. Under is 7-2-1 in Nauerts last 10 games behind home plate vs. Boston. Home team is 13-5 in Nauerts last 18 Saturday games behind home plate. Under is 5-2 in Nauerts last 7 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles. Red Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 games with Nauert behind home plate. Angels are 1-6 in their last 7 Saturday games with Nauert behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/2

Preview: Cubs at Mets

Weather information is currently unavailable.
GAME: Chicago Cubs (51-28) at New York Mets (42-37)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 02 - 7:15 PM EST
WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


The New York Mets’ dormant offense has sprung back to life, and they’ll try for another powerful performance against a tough opponent Saturday. The Mets hope the momentum from Friday’s 10-2 rout of the visiting Chicago Cubs will carry over to the third of the four-game set against reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta.


The Mets slugged five home runs Friday, chasing starter Jason Hammel early to beat the Cubs for the second straight night. The offensive outburst was a welcomed sight for New York, which had totaled only 13 runs in its previous six games and had four homers over its last eight contests. The Mets entered the series having lost nine straight regular-season games against the Cubs, though their four-game sweep in last year’s NL Championship Series changed the complexion of the matchup. The Cubs still own the best record in the majors and a 10-game lead atop the NL Central, but they’ve lost eight of their last 12.
TV: 7:15 p.m. ET, FOX


PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH Jake Arrieta (12-2, 2.10 ERA) vs. Mets RH Bartolo Colon (6-4, 2.86)
Arrieta had a rough month of June by his lofty standards, going 3-2 with a 3.54 ERA in five starts. The 30-year-old was not sharp Monday at Cincinnati, but he picked up the win despite allowing five runs and walking five over five innings. Arrieta is 2-1 with a 1.82 ERA in five starts against the Mets.
After leaving his previous start in the first inning when he took a liner off the hand, Colon showed no ill effects Sunday at Atlanta. The 43-year-old limited the Braves to one run and six hits over seven innings but was tagged with his first loss since May 18. Colon has faced the Cubs six times, but only twice in the past decade, going 0-1 and allowing two runs in 14 innings.


WALK-OFFS
1. Mets OF Juan Lagares (thumb) is expected to be activated from the disabled list Saturday or Sunday, while OF Curtis Granderson (calf) could be headed to the DL.
2. Cubs OF Jason Heyward (7-for-17, homer) and 2B/OF Ben Zobrist (8-for-14, four homers) have enjoyed success against Colon.
3. Chicago is 0-for-16 with runners in scoring position in the series.


PREDICTION: Mets 5, Cubs 4

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/2

Trends - Chi. Cubs at NY Mets
W/L Trends

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 8-2 in their last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games. Cubs are 15-5 in their last 20 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 9-3 in their last 12 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 17-8 in their last 25 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 74-36 in their last 110 games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a loss. Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Cubs are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League East. Cubs are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 5-0 in Arrietas last 5 Saturday starts. Cubs are 25-3 in Arrietas last 28 road starts. Cubs are 14-2 in Arrietas last 16 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 10-2 in Arrietas last 12 starts vs. National League East. Cubs are 9-2 in Arrietas last 11 starts during game 3 of a series. Cubs are 22-5 in Arrietas last 27 starts with 4 days of rest. Cubs are 22-5 in Arrietas last 27 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 13-3 in Arrietas last 16 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 21-5 in Arrietas last 26 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 23-6 in Arrietas last 29 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 43-12 in Arrietas last 55 starts on grass. Cubs are 42-12 in Arrietas last 54 starts. Cubs are 22-8 in Arrietas last 30 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

NY Mets

Mets are 9-0 in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 home games. Mets are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Mets are 21-5 in their last 26 vs. National League Central. Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 36-16 in their last 52 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 4-0 in Colons last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 4-1 in Colons last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Mets are 4-1 in Colons last 5 starts. Mets are 4-1 in Colons last 5 starts on grass. Mets are 6-2 in Colons last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Mets are 10-4 in Colons last 14 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 4-10 in Colons last 14 starts with 5 days of rest. Mets are 2-6 in Colons last 8 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends

Chi. Cubs

Over is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 games following a loss. Over is 6-0 in Cubs last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-0 in Cubs last 7 during game 3 of a series. Over is 6-1-1 in Cubs last 8 overall. Over is 6-1-1 in Cubs last 8 road games. Over is 6-1-1 in Cubs last 8 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 vs. National League East. Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 3-1-1 in Cubs last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 18-7-1 in Cubs last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-3 in Cubs last 10 Saturday games. Over is 8-0 in Arrietas last 8 road starts. Over is 4-0 in Arrietas last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 Saturday starts. Over is 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Arrietas last 8 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 12-4 in Arrietas last 16 starts on grass. Over is 12-4 in Arrietas last 16 starts overall. Over is 6-2 in Arrietas last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Arrietas last 7 starts vs. National League East. Under is 11-5-2 in Arrietas last 18 starts during game 3 of a series.

NY Mets

Under is 7-1 in Mets last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 5-1 in Mets last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Mets last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-1 in Mets last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 10-3 in Mets last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 6-2-1 in Mets last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Over is 19-7 in Mets last 26 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 8-3 in Mets last 11 Saturday games. Under is 8-3 in Mets last 11 during game 3 of a series. Under is 10-4 in Mets last 14 overall. Under is 10-4 in Mets last 14 on grass. Under is 5-2 in Mets last 7 home games. Over is 5-2 in Mets last 7 vs. National League Central. Over is 3-0-1 in Colons last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-1 in Colons last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Colons last 5 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 3-1-1 in Colons last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Colons last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-2 in Colons last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Colons last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Colons last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 7-3-1 in Colons last 11 Saturday starts. Under is 7-3-1 in Colons last 11 home starts.

Head to Head

Cubs are 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts vs. Mets. Under is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings in New York. Under is 3-1-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts vs. Mets. Under is 9-4-2 in the last 15 meetings. Cubs are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in New York. Cubs are 0-6 in the last 6 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Lazaro Diaz

Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 Saturday games with Diaz behind home plate. Over is 5-0-2 in Diazs last 7 games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Road team is 4-0 in Diazs last 4 games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Home team is 5-1 in Diazs last 6 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Over is 10-3 in Diazs last 13 Saturday games behind home plate. Cubs are 20-6 in their last 26 games with Diaz behind home plate. Road team is 6-2 in Diazs last 8 games behind home plate vs. New York. Road team is 10-4 in Diazs last 14 games behind home plate. Over is 12-5-1 in Diazs last 18 games behind home plate vs. New York. Over is 7-3-3 in Diazs last 13 games behind home plate. Home team is 9-4 in Diazs last 13 Saturday games behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/2

Preview: Reds at Nationals

Current Conditions - Washington

M/CLOUDY 90 °F
Wind: SW 15
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Cincinnati Reds (29-52) at Washington Nationals (49-32)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 02 - 7:15 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Washington Nationals have rebounded in a big way after a season-high seven-game losing skid threatened to knock them off their perch atop the National League East. A winner of six in a row, Washington will look to secure a series victory and hand the reeling Cincinnati Reds yet another setback on Saturday when the clubs continue their four-game set in the nation's capital.

Although the official fireworks presentation was cancelled due to the sheer length of the contest, Ben Revere ignited a celebration on Friday with an RBI double to cap a 3-2 victory in 14 innings and improve to 8-for-19 in his last four games. Daniel Murphy drove in a pair of runs and is 13-for-33 with two homers, nine RBIs and seven runs scored in his last eight contests, but is 0-for-6 versus Saturday starter Dan Straily. Cincinnati simply can't buy a break with losses in 11 of its last 13 contests, although Adam Duvall has proven to be a bright spot in an otherwise bleak season. The 27-year-old recorded his third multi-hit performance in his last five games on Friday, collecting five RBIs in that stretch.

TV: 7:15 p.m. ET, FOX

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Dan Straily (4-5, 4.38 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Joe Ross (7-4, 3.30)

Straily suffered his third straight loss in horrific fashion on Monday, as the 27-year-old was blitzed for season highs in both runs (seven) and hits (nine) allowed in a campaign-worst 3 2/3 innings of an 11-8 setback to the Chicago Cubs. Straily was taken deep on two occasions and issued three walks for the ninth time in his last 13 outings. The road hasn't been kind to Straily, who is just 2-4 with a 5.22 ERA in six starts (eight appearances) this season.

Ross improved to 4-0 in his last seven outings on Monday despite allowing four runs on 10 hits over six innings of an 11-4 triumph against the New York Mets. The 23-year-old kept the ball in the park for just the second time in his last 10 trips to the mound. Ross will be making his 29th career start and first versus Cincinnati.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cincinnati 1B Joey Votto, who is 10-for-28 in his last seven games, is 5-for-9 with two doubles and two runs scored in the first two contests of the series.

2. Washington 3B Anthony Rendon is 1-for-10 with three strikeouts in his last three games after collecting seven hits in his previous four.

3. Reds 3B Eugeno Suarez has recorded nine singles during his six-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Reds 4, Nationals 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/2

Trends - Cincinnati at Washington
W/L Trends

Cincinnati

Reds are 23-47 in their last 70 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Reds are 18-39 in their last 57 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Reds are 30-66 in their last 96 overall. Reds are 30-66 in their last 96 games on grass. Reds are 15-36 in their last 51 road games. Reds are 10-24 in their last 34 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Reds are 10-25 in their last 35 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Reds are 18-46 in their last 64 games following a loss. Reds are 8-21 in their last 29 during game 3 of a series. Reds are 15-49 in their last 64 vs. a team with a winning record. Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League East. Reds are 0-5 in their last 5 games after losing the first 2 games of a series. Reds are 1-4 in Strailys last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Washington

Nationals are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Nationals are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a win. Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 overall. Nationals are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 games on grass. Nationals are 11-1 in their last 12 home games. Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Nationals are 22-8 in their last 30 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Nationals are 83-40 in their last 123 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Nationals are 1-6 in their last 7 Saturday games. Nationals are 9-1 in Ross' last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 6-1 in Ross' last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 6-1 in Ross' last 7 starts. Nationals are 6-1 in Ross' last 7 starts on grass. Nationals are 5-1 in Ross' last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Nationals are 5-1 in Ross' last 6 starts with 4 days of rest. Nationals are 4-1 in Ross' last 5 starts during game 3 of a series. Nationals are 8-2 in Ross' last 10 home starts. Nationals are 6-2 in Ross' last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends

Cincinnati

Under is 3-0-1 in Reds last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 8-2-3 in Reds last 13 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 7-2-1 in Reds last 10 vs. National League East. Over is 3-1-1 in Reds last 5 overall. Over is 3-1-1 in Reds last 5 on grass. Over is 3-1-1 in Reds last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 7-3-1 in Reds last 11 during game 3 of a series. Over is 11-5-2 in Reds last 18 road games. Over is 4-0 in Strailys last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 5-1 in Strailys last 6 starts on grass. Over is 5-1 in Strailys last 6 starts overall. Over is 5-1 in Strailys last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Strailys last 5 road starts. Over is 4-1 in Strailys last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Washington

Over is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 Saturday games. Over is 6-1-1 in Nationals last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 9-4-1 in Nationals last 14 vs. National League Central. Under is 2-0-2 in Ross' last 4 Saturday starts. Over is 4-1 in Ross' last 5 starts on grass. Over is 4-1 in Ross' last 5 starts overall. Under is 4-1-2 in Ross' last 7 starts vs. National League Central.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Washington. Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Eric Cooper

Under is 4-0 in Coopers last 4 games behind home plate. Home team is 5-0 in Coopers last 5 games behind home plate. Under is 8-1 in Coopers last 9 games behind home plate vs. Washington. Reds are 5-1 in their last 6 Saturday games with Cooper behind home plate. Road team is 4-1 in Coopers last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Washington. Home team is 4-1 in Coopers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Washington. Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Cooper behind home plate. Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games with Cooper behind home plate. Reds are 3-13 in their last 16 games with Cooper behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/2

Preview: Pirates at Athletics

Current Conditions - Oakland

M/SUNNY 69 °F
Wind: W 10
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (39-41) at Oakland Athletics (35-45)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 02 - 10:05 PM EST
WHERE: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Pittsburgh Pirates seek their first three-game winning streak on the road since late April when they visit the Oakland Athletics on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game interleague series. Pittsburgh has struggled away from home this season, going 17-22, but improved to 2-1 on its nine-game trek and looks to win three straight on the road for the first time since capturing four in a row (one in Arizona, three in Colorado) from April 24-27.

The bottom half of the lineup came up big for the Pirates in the series opener, as Matt Joyce, Josh Harrison, Jordy Mercer and Chris Stewart combined to go 6-for-15 with six RBIs and four runs scored, with Mercer launching a solo homer. Oakland has lost two straight after a stretch during which it won six of seven contests and failed to score at least six runs for the first time in eight games. Marcus Semien did not slow down on Friday as he belted his career-high 17th home run - giving him four blasts and nine RBIs over his last six contests. Coco Crisp received a day off but is expected to return to the lineup Saturday as he has gone 11-for-29 with 11 RBIs and 11 runs scored during an eight-game hitting streak.

TV: 10:05 p.m. ET, ROOT (Pittsburgh), CSN California (Oakland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Chad Kuhl (1-0, 5.40 ERA) vs. Athletics LH Rich Hill (8-3, 2.25)

Kuhl will be making his second career start after recording the victory against Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers in his major-league debut on Sunday. The 23-year-old native of Delaware worked five innings, allowing three runs on four hits and four walks. Kuhl went 6-2 with a 2.58 ERA in 14 starts with Triple-A Indianapolis prior to being called up by the Pirates.

Hill looks to win his sixth consecutive outing as he makes his first start since May 29 due to a strained right groin that landed him on the disabled list. The 36-year-old from Boston has allowed fewer than three earned runs in nine of his 11 turns and has kept the ball in the park this season, serving up only two homers in 64 innings. Hill has posted a 3-1 record and 3.79 ERA in seven career starts against Pittsburgh.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pittsburgh LF Starling Marte went 0-for-3 on Friday, ending his six-game hitting streak.

2. Oakland optioned LHP Dillon Overton to Nashville and recalled INF Tyler Ladendorf from the Triple-A club.

3. Pirates RF Gregory Polanco played in the outfield Friday for the first time since June 23 due to a sore left leg and went 0-for-4.

PREDICTION: Athletics 5, Pirates 3