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Rockies-Dodgers preview
By Joseph D'Hippolito, The Sports Xchange


LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Dodgers' beleaguered starting rotation will receive some help for the final game of their three-game series against the Colorado Rockies.
Right-hander Brandon McCarthy will be activated from the disabled list and make his first start in 15 months when he takes the mound Sunday at Dodger Stadium. McCarthy, whom the Dodgers signed as a free agent in December 2014, underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2015.
Before that operation, McCarthy made only four starts for the Dodgers. In his last appearance, the 10-year veteran allowed six runs, six hits and three home runs in five innings yet got the victory in an 11-8 decision over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on April 25, 2015. McCarthy had surgery five days later.
Ironically, in McCarthy's last game at Dodger Stadium, he faced the Rockies. The right-hander conceded just three hits and two walks in six shutout innings while collecting six strikeouts during a 7-0 win. McCarthy finished the season 3-0 with a 5.87 earned-run average.
McCarthy's return leaves four starters on the disabled list -- including ace Clayton Kershaw, who leads the major leagues with a 1.79 ERA. A herniated disc put the left-handed Kershaw on the disabled list Thursday and forced the Dodgers to acquire righty Bud Norris from the Atlanta Braves at the last minute in a five-player trade.
"He's full go," manager Dave Roberts told MLB.com regarding McCarthy. "We kind of sped it up a bit because of the circumstances. But Brandon's excited about getting back. We expect him to pitch well on Sunday."
McCarthy's return moves Julio Urias' start to Monday night against the Baltimore Orioles.
Opposing McCarthy will be right-hander Jon Gray, one of the Rockies' brightest pitching hopes. Selected with the third overall pick in the June 2013 draft, Gray leads Colorado with 83 strikeouts while holding opposing batters to a .232 average, the best among the Rockies' starters.
"He's got lot more confidence now when he takes the mound," Rockies manager Walt Weiss said. "His slider has become a wipeout weapon for him. He's a prototypical power pitcher who's gaining more and more confidence."
The Rockies hope Gray can be as stifling as the Dodgers' pitchers. In the series' first two games, the hosts have held Colorado to just one run on nine hits while amassing 26 strikeouts.
Los Angeles' pitching has sabotaged the Rockies' most potent veteran hitters: Nolan Arenado, Carlos Gonzalez and Mark Reynolds. The trio have managed only one hit while striking out 13 times in 21 combined at-bats.
But rookie shortstop Trevor Story has yet to play in the series. Story, who leads all major league rookies with 19 home runs and 50 RBIs, missed four of the past five games because of a bruised right finger.
"Offense is very cyclical in this game," Weiss said. "We haven't performed well the last couple of nights offensively. But we will. We're a good offensive club. We'll get it going.

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Preview: Orioles (47-33) at Mariners (42-39)


Game: 4
Venue: Safeco Field
Date: July 03, 2016 4:10 PM EDT


SEATTLE -- Baltimore Orioles starter Ubaldo Jimenez was on the ropes two weeks ago, when another short outing in a 13-3 loss to Toronto left him with a 7.34 ERA and a shaky future. Jimenez's spot in the rotation was in jeopardy, and it was going to take a solid start or two for the Orioles to keep relying on him.


Jimenez delivered with solid outings in back-to-back outings, so he'll be on the mound again when the Orioles close out the Seattle series on Sunday afternoon.


"Ubaldo's had two good outings in a row," manager Buck Showalter said, "so we hope that continues."


Baltimore's rotation could get a facelift around the All-Star break, and Jimenez isn't the only Orioles starter on thin ice. Right-hander Tyler Wilson endured the worst start of his young career Saturday night, when he got tagged for eight runs off nine hits, three of which were homers, over three innings in a 12-6 loss to Seattle.


The Orioles, who came into the Seattle series on the high of a seven-game winning streak, have fallen on hard times to the tune of three losses in a row. The good news was that Baltimore's offense started to show signs of life after the fourth inning Saturday night.


Showalter was more concerned with his over-taxed pitching staff, which had to use four pitchers to get through the win after Wilson only got nine outs.


"We've just not been able to get deep in games with our starters," Showalter said.


Seattle is hoping veteran starter Hisashi Iwakuma (7-6, 4.34 ERA) can continue Baltimore's offensive struggles. Iwakuma has history with the Orioles, having thrown his only no-hitter against Baltimore last August.


"It was a significant game in my career," Iwakuma told The News Tribune of Tacoma (Wash.) through an interpreter on Saturday. "But that's in the past, and (Sunday) is a different ball game."


Iwakuma has given up 10 home runs over his past six starts, so there is reason for the Orioles to believe that their late offensive awakening Saturday might continue into the series finale.


Baltimore (47-33) has only been swept once all season, and that came in a three-game series at Houston in late May. The last time the Orioles lost every game of a four-game series came last August, when the Minnesota Twins swept them in Baltimore.


Seattle's three-game winning streak has given the Mariners renewed hope after a rough June. Saturday's win pulled Seattle (42-39) within 9 1/2 games of Texas in the AL West and 1 1/2 back in the wild-card standings.


"This is a time we need to win some games and finish the first half on a good note," said Mariners left fielder Seth Smith, who has homered in each of the first three games of the series.


Seattle has won three in a row for the first time since May 19-22. A win Sunday would match the Mariners' longest winning streak of the season, at four games.

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Preview: Yankees (39-41) at Padres (35-46)


Game: 3
Venue: PETCO Park
Date: July 03, 2016 4:40 PM EDT


SAN DIEGO -- With CC Sabathia being pushed back a day, the Yankees have recalled right-hander Chad Green from Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes-Barre of the International League to start Sunday's series finale against the Padres at Petco Park.


This will be the 25-year-old Green's third trip to the major league this season. The first visit didn't go so well.


And the pressure will be on. The Yankees need a win Sunday afternoon to avoid being swept by the Padres. But history is on the Yankees side.


The Padres are 6-20 in day games this season, including a 2-8 record in day games at Petco Park. They are also 3-23 in the last games of a series and 2-10 on Sundays.


As for Green, he made his major league debut on May 14 in a spot start at Arizona and allowed six runs (four earned) on eight hits in four innings. Two of the hits were homers.


"I think Green will be less nervous than in his last start," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Saturday while discussing the matchup of Green (0-1, 7.20 earned run average) against Padres right-hander Andrew Cashner (3-5, 4.75 ERA), who is coming off the 15-day disabled list due to a neck strain.


"I hope so," Girardi continued in his discussion of Green. "I think that any time guys get called up at an early age, the first time they are nervous. The second time they are less nervous. That is just the way it goes."


Girardi said Green has pitched well at Triple-A. In fact, Green earlier this week was named to the International League team for the Triple-A All-Star Game. He is 6-6 in 14 starts for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre with a 1.54 ERA. He leads the IL in ERA.


Cashner, meanwhile, will be making his first appearance since June 10, when he left after facing one hitter at Coors Field in Denver. He went on the disabled list the following day for the second time this season. Cashner was also out from May 9 to May 24 with a left hamstring strain suffered when he unsuccessfully tried to score from first on a double.


"This has been a strange year," said Cashner, who has allowed one earned run over nine innings in two previous games (one start) against the Yankees.


Cashner missed 22 days with his neck strain. He has missed a total of six starts this season.


In four starts between his two trips to the disabled list -- each for issues unrelated to his right arm -- Casher was 1-2 with a 4.42 ERA. His ERA is currently as low as it has been since April 22.


"I thought Cash was throwing a lot better before his neck became an issue," Padres manager Andy Green said recently. "His stuff was sharper and his command was better. He looked sharp in his rehab start earlier this week (with Class A Lake Elsinore) so we're hopeful he's ready to move forward."


There are indications that Cashner's neck soreness could have been an issue weeks before the sprain forced him to the sideline.

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Preview: Marlins (42-39) at Braves (28-53)


Game: 4
Venue: Fort Bragg Ballpark
Date: July 03, 2016 8:05 PM EDT


ATLANTA -- Having to make an extra trip to play a midseason game at a neutral site would normally by cause for grumbling.


That's not the case, however, with the historic game Sunday night at Fort Bragg, N.C., between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins.


"Everybody looking at it as an honor," Braves interim manager Brian Snitker said. "It will be an honor to go play for them, give them a little something back. See those guys. Have lunch with them."


The game, announced in March, will be the first major professional sporting event at an active United States military base, and a 12,500-seat temporary stadium was constructed for the event.


All tickets will go to military personal and their dependents. Others will have to watch on ESPN at 8:05 p.m. ET.


"It won't be a big stadium but it will be a big game, on ESPN and everything," Braves starter Matt Wisler said. "It should be a pretty exciting night."


The teams were to stay Saturday night in Fayetteville, N.C., after flying in from Atlanta, then spend a full day on the massive Army base Sunday before heading out for their next games.


The Braves (28-53) play in Philadelphia on July 4, while the Marlins (42-39) will head on to New York to play the Mets.


Atlanta has won two of the first three games in the series against Miami and is 8-3 this year against the Marlins.


Miami reliever Mike Dunn was part of a group of major leaguers who spent a few days embedded with the troops at Fort Bragg in 2014.


"I've always appreciated our service men and women, but going there and spending time with them one-on-one really gave me a different outlook on it," Dunn said.


"To visit there was unforgettable, and I think this game will be unforgettable, too."


Said Marlins manager Don Mattingly: "It really is an honor to be able to go. I'm excited about it. From our standpoint, it should be an appreciation.


"It seems like not only baseball but all sports and the nation itself have been a lot better lately about honoring our military and respecting what they do for us."


It is the finale of a four-game series between the Braves and Marlins that began Thursday at Turner Field, and figures to be the most memorable of the 19 the teams play this season.


"These military guys that we're going to be around are the real heroes who give us an opportunity to do what we do every day," Braves catcher A.J. Pierzynski said.


Left-hander Adam Conley (4-5, 3.90 ERA) will start for the Marlins and try to stay unbeaten against Braves. He is 1-0 with a 1.46 ERA in two starts this year and 2-0 with a 3.54 ERA in four career outings.


Right-hander Wisler (3-7, 4.14 ERA) has pitched only twice against the Marlins, getting a save in his only relief appearance this season.


The attention won't be on the starting pitchers, though. They will be far secondary to the event itself.


"I feel like the energy is going to be great," Mattingly said.


Added left fielder Christian Yelish of the Marlins: "For me personally, it's going to be awesome, who has a brother in the Marines. "As soon as we found out about it in spring training, I've been waiting for it to come along."

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Sunday's Diamond Notes
By Tony Mejia


Hottest team: Indians (14-1 last last 15)
For the first time since June 15, we’ll see how the Tribe responds after a loss. For perspective as to how long ago that was, the Cavs were still down 3-2 in the NBA Finals at that point. Cleveland had just been swept in Kansas City, but bounced back to set a franchise record with 14 consecutive wins before falling 9-6 on Saturday afternoon, surrendering the game’s final four runs. The Indians bullpen is a concern after Friday’s 19-inning win and a host of close games they’ve been involved with, but the team’s starting pitching and offense has been the best in baseball for over two weeks. In all, Terry Francona’s team outscored opponents 82-27 during their winning streak and will look to bounce back with rotation mainstay Corey Kluber (8-7, 3.50 ERA) after being forced to give Zach McAllister a spot start yesterday. The 2014 Cy Young Award winner went 4-1 with a 2.19 ERA in June but lost his only start against the Blue Jays last year. Lefty J.A. Happ (10-3, 3.70) will pitch for Toronto, looking to claim his fifth straight decision, extending his team lead in wins.


Coldest team: Rays (0-3 last 3, 2-15 last 17)
Tampa Bay hoped it had finally snapped out of its funk earlier this week when Matt Moore outdueled good buddy and former teammate David Price to help take two of three games from visiting Boston, but the Tigers came into town with other ideas. After scoring 10 runs in each of the first two games, winning the series opener with eight in the ninth, Detroit held off the Rays 3-2 on Saturday, riding Justin Verlander. Banged up and getting limited crowd support, Tampa Bay will turn to Chris Archer (4-11, 4.76) as it tries to avoid being swept in this four-game set, but has just won once in his last eight starts, scoring more than three runs only twice. The Rays do have the good fortune of running into Mike Pelfrey (2-7, 5.02), Detroit’s most vulnerable starter.


Hottest pitcher: Jon Lester (9-3, 2.03 ERA)
After losing another Jake Arrieta start, Chicago looks to avoid a four-game sweep at the hands of the Mets by turning to Lester, their ERA leader and lone lefty starter. The Cubs have lost only once in Lester’s last seven outings and watched him go 4-0 with a 1.41 ERA in June to move into second behind L.A.’s Clayton Kershaw among MLB’s ERA leaders. Lester lost a 4-2 decision to New York and Matt Harvey in Game 1 of last year’s NLCS and will look to stop a seven-game losing streak at the hands of the Mets that started last postseason. He’ll face Noah Syndergaard (8-3, 2.49), who outdueled Arrieta in NLCS Game 2 and has been New York’s best pitcher this year. Syndergaard is coming off surrendering five runs in just three innings to snap a personal six-game winning streak in an 11-4 loss at Washington on June 27. Although there have been rumors he’s been dealing with elbow pain, his velocity was normal and he reported feeling good. This is by far Sunday’s top pitching matchup.


Coldest pitcher: Francisco Liriano (4-8, 5.33 ERA)
The Pirates have won the first two games in their series at Oakland after splitting in Seattle, so their West Coast trip is going extremely well, delivering them to within a game of .500 as they look for a sweep of the A’s. They’ll need to overcome Liriano’s slumping ways to get the job done since he’s pitched in a single victory over his last nine starts. The Dominican lefty has gotten through six innings only twice in his last seven and has surrendered at least four runs in five of six. Liriano has been even worse on the road, giving up 11 home runs in just 38.2 innings and is 1-4 with a 6.98 ERA outside of Pittsburgh. He’s had a pretty solid run with the Pirates, but the manner in which he’s coming apart is similar to how the bottom fell out for him in Minnesota. Oakland slugger Khris Davis is 4-for-12 against him with two homers.


Biggest UNDER run: Cardinals (4-0 last 4)
Brewers starter Chase Anderson (4-8, 5.45) may threaten this St. Louis run since he’s been flammable in his last three starts, all Milwaukee losses. Anderson has surrendered 17 runs in his last 11.1 innings and will be seeing the Cardinals for the first time this season. He’s 1-5 with a 6.30 ERA on the road, but did get through six innings of two-run ball in his only Busch Stadium appearance. The Cardinals have pitched extremely well on their current homestand, giving up a single run in this series and losing tight games against Kansas City due to their bats betraying them. The Pirates come in next for a key four-game set, but St. Louis has its eyes set on a sweep of the Brewers as they send Michael Wacha (4-7, 4.42) to the mound. He’s had the ‘over’ prevail in seven of his last eight starts despite giving up more than three runs only once in his five June starts. This total has been set at 8.5.


Biggest OVER run: Twins (18-5-2 last 25)
Minnesota exploded for a season-high 17 runs against the Rangers on Saturday, riding a breakout 2-home run, 7-RBI game from rookie Max Kepler. Despite the worst record in baseball, the Twins have been involved in an astounding amount of high-scoring games since May 23. In a 37-game stretch, either Minnesota or its opponent has scored at least five runs in 31 of them, leading to the ‘over’ going 27-8-2. The Twins and Rangers are in the midst of seeing one another seven times between now and the All-Star break, which could lead to plenty of fireworks since Texas has scored at least five runs in eight of its last 10 games. Kyle Gibson (1-5, 5.12) shut out the White Sox over seven innings in his last start, but had been involved in games that climbed ‘over’ the posted total in three of his previous four outings. Rangers ace Cole Hamels (9-1, 2.60) might squash any hope of another big day at the plate for Minnesota, however, since he’s given up two earned runs or less in each of his last five starts, all wins. This total has been set at 8.5.


Matchup to watch: Marlins vs. Braves
Where they’re playing is more important than who is playing in this one. Fort Bragg Stadium, as its being referred to, is a temporary structure on the largest military base in the world that Major League Baseball funded solely for this event in North Carolina. It will be converted into a multi-purpose facility post-game, having been built on land that used to be a golf course. The facility will host the first regular-season MLB game ever played on a military instillation in celebration of July 4th weekend. The 12,500-seat stadium will welcome in mostly soldiers and U.S. Department of Defense personnel in a game that will feature Atlanta as the home team. Both the Braves and Marlins arrived late after playing a 9-1 game at Turner Field that Atlanta surprisingly won as a +235 underdog against Miami ace Jose Fernandez in the biggest shocker of an upset-filled Saturday. The Braves have won only 28 games this season, but are 8-3 against the Marlins, keeping their NL East rival from a firm grip on a Wild Card spot. Lefty Adam Conley (4-5, 3.90) and Matt Wisler (3-7, 4.14) will take the mound on the Sunday night stage for their respective teams. The total has been set at 8.5.


Betcha didn’t know: Brandon McCarthy is undefeated as a member of the Dodgers despite a 5.87 ERA. L.A., notorious for its lack of run support last season, averaged 7.75 runs per game in McCarthy's starts last April before he tore the UCL in his elbow and underwent Tommy John Surgery. McCarthy, who missed the entire 2010 season due to a shoulder surgery, will be pitching in the bigs for the first time in over 14 months following a rehab stint at Class A Rancho Cucamonga that begin on June 12. McCarthy went 0-1 with a 4.61 ERA in Class-A, striking out 11 and walking three. Colorado, who McCarthy shut out 7-0 in his best Dodgers start, will counter with Jon Gray (5-3, 4.83) to try and avoid a sweep. The Rockies have scored a single run in the first two games of the series.


Biggest public favorite: Rangers (-160) at Twins


Biggest public underdog: Rockies (+115) at Dodgers


Biggest line move: Rays (-140 to -155) vs. Tigers

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'Stros, Pale Hose in Low-Scoring affair'


Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros July 3, 2:10 EST


The series finale between Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox figures to be a low-scoring affair. In the past 9 meetings between Stros and Pale Hose, the teams hold a 7-2 'Under' record. Additionally, Stros are on a 16-6 'Under' stretch including 6-1 'Under' after an 'Over the previous game. The clincher, White Sox have played 'Under' in 10 of lefty Quintana's last 11 starts and in 5 of his 6 vs Astros. Matching that, Astros have played 'Under' in 6 of 8 facing a southpaw starter.

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'Pirates aim for sweep'


Pittsburgh Pirates at Oakland Athletics July 3, 4:05 EST


The closing matchup of a three game interleague series is today’s baseball betting focus as Oakland Athletics host the Pittsburgh Pirates. Oakland trying to avoid being swept will count on righthander Daniel Mengden. Pirates looking toward sweeping the series counter with lefty Francisco Liriano.


A's Mengden is only four starts into his career, but he hasn't looked like a rookie allowing three or fewer runs in all four starts. In his last outing he picked up his first win against Giants pitching into the eighth and will cary a 1-3 record, 2.81 ERA to the hill.


As for Liriano, he enters 4-8 with a 5.33 ERA and has severely struggled recently allowing five or more runs in each of his last six starts with Pirates losing all six contests. In the daylight, Liriano is also having his problems, with Pirates on the wrong end in three of his four road games during the day.


Mendgen able to limit runs from being scored, Liriano getting tagged for 9 yard-ball, 4.4 runs/game in losing eight of his last nine, Pirates tasting defeat in three of Liriano's last four in an opposing park the numbers point to Oakland handing Pirates it's eleventh road loss in fifteen away from PNC Park.

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Sunday's games


National League games


Reds @ Nationals
Lamb is 0-1, 4.50 in his last five starts (over 5-5-1).


Giolito threw four shutout innings in his MLB debut, which was shortened by rain.


Washington won six of last seven games; 10 of Nationals' last 15 home games went over. Cincinnati lost 11 of last 14 games; nine of Reds' last 12 games went over.


Cubs @ Mets
Lester is 5-0, 1.76 in his last seven starts; over is 7-4 in his last 12. .


Syndergaard is 6-1, 2.96 in his last nine starts; over is 5-0-1 in his last six.


Cubs lost nine of last 13 games; over is 6-1-1 in last eight Chicago games. Mets won last five home games; under is 10-3-2 in last 15 New York games.


Marlins vs Braves (@ Ft. Bragg, NC)
Conley is 2-1, 3.06 in his last three starts; five of his last seven stayed under.


Wisler is 1-0, 3.26 in his last three starts; four of his last five went over.


Marlins lost seven of last ten road games; over is 14-2 in last 16 Marlin road games. Atlanta lost six of last nine games; under is 9-6 in Braves' last 15 games. This game in on a military base in a stadium built just for tonight.


Brewers @ Cardinals
Anderson is 0-2, 13.50 in his last three starts, which all went over the total.


Wacha is 3-1, 3.61 in his last five starts; nine of his last ten went over.


Brewers lost ten of last 12 road games; under is 3-0-2 in their last five road games. St Louis lost seven of last nine home games; under is 7-1-1 in Cardinals' last nine at home.


Giants @ Diamondbacks
Suarez is 1-0, 6.29 in five starts this year (over 3-1-1).


Ray is 2-3, 4.66 in his last five starts; three of his last four stayed under.


Giants lost four of their last six games; six of last seven Giant games went over total. Arizona lost six of last seven games; seven of last nine Diamondback games went over.


Rockies @ Dodgers
Gray is 1-1, 4.88 in his last four starts; over is 6-1-1 in his last eight.


McCarthy is making first '16 start; he is 55-65, 4.13 in 157 career starts, 0-1, 4.61 in four minor league rehab starts.


Rockies are 5-10 in last 15 games; eight of their last 11 games went over the total. Los Angeles won its last eight home games; under is 13-3 in last 16 Dodger home games.




American League games


Indians @ Blue Jays
Kluber is 4-1, 2.92 in his last five starts; three of last four went over.


Happ is 4-0, 4.50 in his last four starts; four of his last five went over


Indians won 14 of last 15 games; three of their last four games stayed under. Toronto lost eight of its last 13 games; under is 10-5 in their last fifteen home games.


Tigers @ Rays
Pelfrey is 1-2, 7.04 in his last four starts; over is 7-3-1 in his last 11 starts.


Archer is 0-4, 5.19 in his last four starts, three of which stayed under.


Tigers won nine of last 12 games; seven of their last ten road games went over. Tampa Bay lost 15 of last 17 games; six of Rays' last eight games went over the total.


Angels @ Red Sox
Shoemaker is 0-1, 1.65 in his last four starts; his last six starts stayed under.


O'Sullivan is 1-0, 8.44 in two starts this year, which both went over; Red Sox scored 23 runs in those two games.


Angels lost ten of last 12 games; six of their last eight road games stayed under. Boston lost eight of last 12 games; seven of their last ten games went over the total.


White Sox @ Astros
Quintana is 0-3, 5.51 in his last five starts; under is 14-1 in his last 15 starts.


McHugh is 0-0, 2.29 in his last three starts; his last four starts stayed under.


Chicago is 8-4 in its last 12 games; seven of last ten White Sox road games went over. Astros won 11 of last 13 games, six of last nine Houston home games stayed under.


Rangers @ Twins
Hamels is 4-0, 0.65 in his last four starts; over is 7-2-1 in his last ten.


Gibson is 1-3, 6.43 in his last five starts (under 5-3).


Rangers won 15 of last 20 games, over is 13-5-1 in their last 19 road games. Minnesota lost six of its last nine games, over is 18-4 in last 22 games at Target Field.


Orioles @ Mariners
Jimenez is 2-0, 2.45 in his last two starts; eight of his last nine starts went over. .


Iwakuma is 3-1, 4.97 in his last four starts; over is 8-4 in his last 12 starts.


Orioles lost last three games; four of last six Baltimore games went over. Seattle won six of last eight games; seven of last 11 Mariner games stayed under.




Interleague


Royals @ Phillies
Ventura is 2-2, 5.40 in his last four starts; five of his last six went over.


Velasquez is 2-1, 4.63 in his last six starts; six of his last eight starts went over.


Royals won five of last seven games (under 5-1-1). Phillies won six of last nine games, over is 18-9-1 in their last 28 games.


Pirates @ A's
Liriano is 0-5, 8.61 in his last six starts; three of his last four road staets stayed under.


Mengden is 1-3, 3.16 in four MLB starts, three of which stayed under.


Pirates won their last three games, seven of their last 11 games went over total. Oakland won lost its last three games, under is 7-2-1 in last ten home games


Bronx @ San Diego
Green allowed six runs in four IP (79 PT) in his first '16 start.


Cashner was 1-3, 5.02 in his last five starts before going on DL (over 5-5-1).


Bronx lost five of last six games, over is 8-4-1 in their last 13 games. San Diego is 8-4 in its last 12 games, eight of last nine games at Petco Park went over the total.




Teams won-lost records when this pitcher starts:


Cin-Wsh-- Lamb 3-8; Giolito 1-0
Chi-NY-- Lester 13-3; Syndergaard 10-5
Mia-Atl-- Conley 8-8; Wisler 4-11
Mil-StL-- Anderson 5-10; Wacha 8-8
SF-Az-- Suarez 2-3; Ray 5-11
Col-LA-- Gray 6-7; McCarthy 0-0


Cle-Tor-- Kluber 8-8; Happ 11-5
Det-TB-- Pelfrey 6-9; Archer 5-12
LA-Bos-- Shoemaker 4-11; O'Sullivan 2-0
Chi-Hst-- Quintana 7-9; McHugh 10-6
Tex-Min-- Hamels 12-4; Gibson 3-5
Blt-Sea-- Jimenez 8-7; Iwakuma 9-7


KC-Phil-- Ventura 9-6; Velasquez 8-5
Pitt-A's-- Liriano 6-9 (0-6 last 6); Mengden 1-3
NY-SD-- Green 0-1; Cashner 6-5




Starting pitchers allowing 1+ runs in first inning:


Cin-Wsh-- Lamb 5-11; Giolito 0-1
Chi-NY-- Lester 4-16; Syndergaard 3-15
Mia-Atl-- Conley 5-16; Wisler 8-15 (4 of last 5)
Mil-StL-- Anderson 6-15; Wacha 4-16
SF-Az-- Suarez 2-5; Ray 3-16
Col-LA-- Gray 5-13; McCarthy 0-0


Cle-Tor-- Kluber 4-16; Happ 5-16
Det-TB-- Pelfrey 8-15; Archer 8-17
LA-Bos-- Shoemaker 3-15; O'Sullivan 0-2
Chi-Hst-- Quintana 2-16; McHugh 8-16
Tex-Min-- Hamels 3-16; Gibson 3-8
Blt-Sea-- Jimenez 7-15 (3 of last 3); Iwakuma 3-16


KC-Phil-- Ventura 4-15; Velasquez 3-12
Pitt-A's-- Liriano 4-15; Mengden 0-4
NY-SD-- Green 1-1; Cashner 3-10




Umpires


Cin-Wsh-- Over is 10-4 in Johnson games this season.
Chi-NY-- Six of last nine Lentz games stayed under.
Mia-Atl-- Last four Marquez games stayed under.
Mil-StL-- Six of last eight Kulpa games went over.
SF-Az-- Six of last nine Randazzo games went over.
Col-LA-- Nine of last 12 Hernandez games went over.


Cle-Tor-- Underdogs won seven of last nine Hirschbeck games.
Det-TB-- Seven of last eight Wendelstedt games stayed under.
LA-Bos-- Ten of last eleven Wegner games went over.
Chi-Hst-- Six of last seven Blakney games stayed under.
Tex-Min-- Four of last five Iassogna games stayed under.
Blt-Sea-- Five of last seven Foster games went over total.


KC-Phil-- Five of last seven Basner games stayed under.
Pitt-A's-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Holbrook games.
NY-SD-- Over is 8-0-1 in last nine Wolcott games.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

Preview: Indians at Blue Jays

Current Conditions - Toronto

P/SUNNY 82 °F
Wind: W 24
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Cleveland Indians (49-31) at Toronto Blue Jays (44-39)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 03 - 1:07 PM EST
WHERE: Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

With their franchise-record 14-game winning streak finally brought to an end, the Cleveland Indians look to wrap up a sensational road trip with another victory at Toronto on Sunday in the finale of a four-game series versus the Blue Jays. Toronto rebounded from Friday's 19-inning loss by swatting three homers in Saturday's 9-6 triumph.

Reigning American League MVP Josh Donaldson has hit safely in 21 of his last 23 games for the Blue Jays after belting a tying home run and delivering a tiebreaking single Saturday. Cleveland left fielder Rajai Davis etched his name into the club's record books, becoming the eighth player in franchise history to hit for the cycle. Corey Kluber already has gone the distance on three occasions this season and the Indians will be looking for him to pitch deep into Sunday's contest to ease the burden on a relief corps that has supplied 16 innings over the past two games. He will be opposed by left-hander J.A. Happ, who is seeking to win his fifth consecutive start.

TV: 1:07 p.m. ET, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland), Sportsnet, TVAS (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Corey Kluber (8-7, 3.50 ERA) vs. Blue Jays LH J.A. Happ (10-3, 3.70)

Aside from one clunker, Kluber was overpowering last month while going 4-1 and allowing three hits or fewer in each of his four victories. He went eight strong innings to beat Atlanta last time out, giving up two runs on three hits, after tossing a complete-game shutout versus Tampa Bay in his previous turn. Kluber has made three career starts against the Blue Jays, posting a 1-2 mark and 4.82 ERA.

Happ has only pitched five innings in each of his last two outings and is receiving a huge boost during the winning streak from Toronto's offense, which has poured across 43 runs in his last four turns. The 33-year-old is two wins from matching his career high (Philadelphia, 2009) and owns a 5-1 mark at Rogers Centre despite a 4.50 ERA. Happ needs to be wary of Mike Napoli, who is 6-for-16 against him.

WALK-OFFS

1. Blue Jays 1B-DH Edwin Encarnacion belted a three-run homer Saturday to push his major league-leading RBI total to 73.

2. Indians RHP Danny Salazar and OF Tyler Naquin won monthly honors as the AL's top pitcher and rookie, respectively, in June.

3. Jays RHP Jason Grilli has struck out 21 over 11 innings in his last 11 appearances.

PREDICTION: Indians 5, Blue Jays 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

Trends - Cleveland at Toronto
W/L Trends

Cleveland

Indians are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 4 of a series. Indians are 4-0 in their last 4 Sunday games. Indians are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Indians are 8-1 in their last 9 road games. Indians are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Indians are 12-2 in their last 14 games vs. a left-handed starter. Indians are 22-4 in their last 26 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League East. Indians are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Indians are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 games on astroturf. Indians are 32-13 in their last 45 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 37-16 in their last 53 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 40-18 in their last 58 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 39-19 in their last 58 overall. Indians are 5-0 in Klubers last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 6-0 in Klubers last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 5-1 in Klubers last 6 starts during game 4 of a series. Indians are 4-1 in Klubers last 5 road starts. Indians are 4-1 in Klubers last 5 starts. Indians are 4-9 in Klubers last 13 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Indians are 1-8 in Klubers last 9 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 0-6 in Klubers last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Toronto

Blue Jays are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 4 of a series. Blue Jays are 9-4 in their last 13 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win. Blue Jays are 7-0 in Happs last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Blue Jays are 4-0 in Happs last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Blue Jays are 4-0 in Happs last 4 starts. Blue Jays are 4-0 in Happs last 4 Sunday starts. Blue Jays are 10-1 in Happs last 11 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Blue Jays are 8-1 in Happs last 9 home starts. Blue Jays are 4-1 in Happs last 5 starts during game 4 of a series. Blue Jays are 4-1 in Happs last 5 starts on astroturf. Blue Jays are 2-8 in Happs last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

Cleveland

Under is 3-0-1 in Indians last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-1 in Indians last 9 on astroturf. Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 vs. American League East. Under is 7-2-1 in Indians last 10 during game 4 of a series. Under is 10-4-2 in Indians last 16 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 24-10-4 in Indians last 38 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 42-19-2 in Indians last 63 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 4-0 in Klubers last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 4-1 in Klubers last 5 starts vs. American League East. Under is 5-2 in Klubers last 7 starts during game 4 of a series. Over is 5-2-1 in Klubers last 8 road starts. Under is 7-3 in Klubers last 10 Sunday starts. Under is 7-3 in Klubers last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 9-4-1 in Klubers last 14 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 18-8 in Klubers last 26 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Toronto

Under is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 games following a win. Under is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1-1 in Blue Jays last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 on astroturf. Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 home games. Over is 9-3 in Blue Jays last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 8-3-1 in Blue Jays last 12 Sunday games. Under is 5-2-1 in Blue Jays last 8 vs. American League Central. Under is 9-4 in Blue Jays last 13 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0-1 in Happs last 5 Sunday starts. Over is 4-0 in Happs last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-0 in Happs last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Happs last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Happs last 5 starts overall. Over is 4-1 in Happs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 24-8-1 in Happs last 33 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 6-2 in Happs last 8 starts vs. American League Central. Under is 26-10 in Happs last 36 starts on astroturf. Under is 23-9 in Happs last 32 home starts. Under is 5-2 in Happs last 7 starts during game 4 of a series.

Head to Head

Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Toronto. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

Umpire Trends - John Hirschbeck

Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Hirschbeck behind home plate. Road team is 5-0 in Hirschbecks last 5 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland. Home team is 22-4 in Hirschbecks last 26 Sunday games behind home plate. Home team is 4-1 in Hirschbecks last 5 games behind home plate. Under is 8-3 in Hirschbecks last 11 games behind home plate vs. Toronto. Over is 5-2-1 in Hirschbecks last 8 games behind home plate. Home team is 7-3 in Hirschbecks last 10 games behind home plate vs. Toronto. Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Hirschbeck behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

Preview: Tigers at Rays

Current Conditions - St. Petersburg

P/SUNNY 82 °F
Wind: N 5
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Detroit Tigers (43-38) at Tampa Bay Rays (33-47)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 03 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Detroit Tigers have put themselves squarely in the middle of the race for an American League playoff spot after matching their season high with a five-game winning streak. The Tigers look to extend their run to six in a row and complete a four-game sweep when they visit the slumping Tampa Bay Rays for the series finale on Sunday afternoon.

Detroit rallied for eight runs in the ninth to win the opener, pounded out a 10-2 win on Friday and edged the Rays 3-2 on Saturday to push five games over .500 for the first time as it reached the midpoint of the season at 43-38. Sunday starter Chris Archer will try to avoid the sweep for Tampa Bay, but must rebound from a rough outing against the Tigers on May 22 when he surrendered six runs over three innings. The Rays continue to sink with 15 losses in their last 17 games, managing nine hits combined the past two days. Evan Longoria knocked in a run for Tampa Bay on Saturday and is 10-for-23 in his last six games.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, FSN Detroit, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers RH Mike Pelfrey (2-7, 5.02 ERA) vs. Rays RH Chris Archer (4-11, 4.76)

Pelfrey snapped a four-game winless streak despite allowing four runs on 12 hits over 5 1/3 innings against the Miami Marlins last time out. The 32-year-old Wichita State product has permitted 118 hits in 86 innings overall this season and completed more than six innings twice in 16 outings. Longoria is 4-for-8 with a homer against Pelfrey, who is 0-1 with a 5.63 ERA in three starts versus Tampa Bay.

Archer, an All Star last season, owns the most losses in the majors and has dropped four straight since winning at Arizona on June 6. The North Carolina native completed at least six innings in seven consecutive starts, but walked nine in the past three outings. Miguel Cabrera, expected back after resting Saturday, is 4-for-10 with a homer versus Archer --1-2 with a 3.72 ERA in five career games against Detroit.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rays 2B Logan Forsythe has hit safely in eight straight games, going 14-for-34 in that span.

2. Detroit 2B Ian Kinsler belted his 15th homer Saturday – his first since hitting one in three straight games from June 11-13.

3. Tampa Bay RF Steven Souza Jr. went 1-for-3 on Saturday in his first game in almost three weeks after returning from a hip injury.

PREDICTION: Rays 7, Tigers 4

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

Trends - Detroit at Tampa Bay


W/L Trends

Detroit

Tigers are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. American League East. Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a win. Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Tigers are 5-0 in their last 5 overall. Tigers are 7-0 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Tigers are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 4 of a series. Tigers are 8-18 in their last 26 Sunday games. Tigers are 0-4 in Pelfreys last 4 road starts.

Tampa Bay

Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 4 of a series. Rays are 15-36 in their last 51 vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 Sunday games. Rays are 7-20 in their last 27 games following a loss. Rays are 7-20 in their last 27 games vs. a right-handed starter. Rays are 5-16 in their last 21 overall. Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Rays are 2-8 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 2-8 in their last 10 games on astroturf. Rays are 2-8 in their last 10 home games. Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Rays are 3-13 in their last 16 games after losing the first 3 games of a series. Rays are 1-6 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rays are 1-7 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rays are 0-7 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Rays are 0-6 in their last 6 vs. American League Central. Rays are 8-0 in Archers last 8 starts during game 4 of a series. Rays are 3-9 in Archers last 12 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rays are 1-5 in Archers last 6 Sunday starts. Rays are 1-6 in Archers last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Rays are 0-6 in Archers last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Rays are 0-5 in Archers last 5 starts vs. American League Central. Rays are 0-5 in Archers last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 0-4 in Archers last 4 home starts. Rays are 0-4 in Archers last 4 starts. Rays are 0-4 in Archers last 4 starts on astroturf.

OU Trends

Detroit

Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 overall. Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 on astroturf. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 Sunday games. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games following a win. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2-1 in Tigers last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 road games. Under is 5-2-1 in Tigers last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2-1 in Tigers last 8 vs. American League East. Under is 4-1 in Pelfreys last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2 in Pelfreys last 7 road starts.

Tampa Bay

Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Rays last 8 overall. Under is 6-2 in Rays last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 6-2 in Rays last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 11-4-1 in Rays last 16 vs. American League Central. Under is 13-5 in Rays last 18 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 7-3 in Rays last 10 during game 4 of a series. Under is 18-8-1 in Rays last 27 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-0 in Archers last 4 Sunday starts. Under is 5-0 in Archers last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Archers last 7 home starts. Under is 6-1 in Archers last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Archers last 8 starts on astroturf. Under is 3-1-1 in Archers last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 7-3 in Archers last 10 starts vs. American League Central.

Head to Head

Tigers are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Tampa Bay. Tigers are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings. Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings. Under is 17-6-2 in the last 25 meetings in Tampa Bay.

Umpire Trends - Hunter Wendelstedt

Under is 5-0 in Wendelstedts last 5 games behind home plate. Under is 4-0 in Wendelstedts last 4 games behind home plate vs. Detroit. Under is 7-1-1 in Wendelstedts last 9 Sunday games behind home plate. Over is 6-1 in Wendelstedts last 7 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay. Under is 6-1 in Wendelstedts last 7 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay. Home team is 5-1 in Wendelstedts last 6 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Detroit. Under is 5-1 in Wendelstedts last 6 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Detroit. Rays are 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts with Wendelstedt behind home plate. Road team is 4-1 in Wendelstedts last 5 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay. Rays are 7-3 in their last 10 games with Wendelstedt behind home plate. Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 Sunday games with Wendelstedt behind home plate. Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 Sunday games with Wendelstedt behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

Preview: Cubs at Mets

Weather information is currently unavailable.
GAME: Chicago Cubs (51-29) at New York Mets (43-37)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 03 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The New York Mets had no trouble tearing through the Chicago Cubs in the National League Championship Series last October and still seem to have the upper hand in the series. The Mets will try to pull off a four-game sweep of the NL Central leaders when they host the series finale on Sunday.

New York, which lost all seven meetings with the Cubs in the 2015 regular season before sweeping Chicago in four games during the playoffs, dropped four in a row to finish off a 2-5 road trip before returning home on Thursday to face the Cubs. The Mets are following the same formula from the postseason in the current series by getting strong starting pitching and seven home runs in the three contests. The Cubs remain the class of the NL but are getting a strong push from the San Francisco Giants for that mantle and have dropped nine of their last 13. Ace Jake Arrieta suffered his first road loss since the NLCS and his first in the regular season since May 7, 2015, when Chicago fell 4-3 on Saturday.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, WGN (Chicago), SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jon Lester (9-3, 2.03 ERA) vs. Mets RH Noah Syndergaard (8-3, 2.49)

Lester posted his seventh straight quality start by holding the Cincinnati Reds to one run and three hits in 7 2/3 innings on Tuesday but was held out of the decision. The Washington native has battled some command issues with four home runs allowed and seven walks in his last three turns. Lester is 2-0 with a 2.50 ERA in three career regular-season starts against the Mets but lost at New York in the NLCS.

Syndergaard finally confirmed reports that he is pitching with a bone spur in his right elbow this week and is coming off his worst start of the season. The 23-year-old Texan was ripped for five runs on seven hits and three walks over three innings at Washington on Monday. Syndergaard lost in his major-league debut at Chicago last season but struck out nine in 5 2/3 innings to earn a win in the postseason.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cubs OF Chris Coghlan left Saturday’s game with soreness in his rib cage and is day-to-day.

2. Mets C Travis d’Arnaud is 5-for-9 in the series.

3. Chicago will use a six-man rotation until the All-Star break, with RHP Adam Warren scheduled to make a spot start on Wednesday.

PREDICTION: Cubs 5, Mets 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

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

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 4 of a series. Cubs are 4-9 in their last 13 overall. Cubs are 4-9 in their last 13 games on grass. Cubs are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a loss. Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 1-10 in their last 11 vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. National League East. Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Cubs are 6-1 in Lesters last 7 starts. Cubs are 6-1 in Lesters last 7 starts on grass. Cubs are 5-1 in Lesters last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Cubs are 4-1 in Lesters last 5 starts vs. National League East. Cubs are 6-2 in Lesters last 8 road starts. Cubs are 6-2 in Lesters last 8 starts with 4 days of rest. Cubs are 2-5 in Lesters last 7 Sunday starts. Cubs are 1-4 in Lesters last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

NY Mets

Mets are 5-0 in their last 5 home games. Mets are 10-1 in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Mets are 22-5 in their last 27 vs. National League Central. Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 4 of a series. Mets are 0-5 in their last 5 Sunday games. Mets are 6-0 in Syndergaards last 6 starts vs. National League Central. Mets are 5-1 in Syndergaards last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Mets are 5-1 in Syndergaards last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Mets are 5-1 in Syndergaards last 6 Sunday starts. Mets are 9-2 in Syndergaards last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Mets are 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 home starts. Mets are 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts. Mets are 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts on grass. Mets are 5-2 in Syndergaards last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.

OU Trends

Chi. Cubs

Over is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 4-0-1 in Cubs last 5 games following a loss. Over is 6-0-1 in Cubs last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-1-1 in Cubs last 9 during game 4 of a series. Over is 6-1-2 in Cubs last 9 overall. Over is 6-1-2 in Cubs last 9 road games. Over is 6-1-2 in Cubs last 9 on grass. Over is 4-1-1 in Cubs last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1-1 in Cubs last 6 vs. National League East. Over is 4-1-1 in Cubs last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 4-1-1 in Cubs last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 18-7-2 in Cubs last 27 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 24-10-4 in Cubs last 38 Sunday games. Under is 5-1-1 in Lesters last 7 Sunday starts. Over is 5-1-1 in Lesters last 7 road starts. Under is 14-4-3 in Lesters last 21 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 7-2-2 in Lesters last 11 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 17-6-3 in Lesters last 26 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2-2 in Lesters last 9 starts vs. National League East.

NY Mets

Under is 7-1-1 in Mets last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 7-1 in Mets last 8 Sunday games. Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 during game 4 of a series. Under is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 overall. Under is 6-2-2 in Mets last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 on grass. Under is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 games following a win. Over is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 vs. National League Central. Over is 5-2-1 in Mets last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 5-2-1 in Mets last 8 home games. Over is 6-0 in Syndergaards last 6 starts on grass. Over is 6-0 in Syndergaards last 6 starts overall. Over is 4-0 in Syndergaards last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 6-0 in Syndergaards last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-2 in Syndergaards last 7 home starts.

Head to Head

Under is 6-2-2 in the last 10 meetings in New York. Under is 9-4-3 in the last 16 meetings. Cubs are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in New York. Cubs are 0-7 in the last 7 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Nic Lentz

Road team is 4-1 in Lentzs last 5 games behind home plate.

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

Preview: Angels at Red Sox

Current Conditions - Boston

L/RAIN 64 °F
Wind: SSW 15
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Los Angeles Angels (33-48) at Boston Red Sox (43-37)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 03 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

If the Boston Red Sox pitching staff hasn’t yet hit rock bottom, then the ground is rapidly approaching. The Red Sox will try to coax a decent effort out of another pitcher when Sean O’Sullivan is recalled to start the finale of a three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Angels.

The Boston staff presided over a 21-2 loss to the Angels on Saturday, marking the 13th time in the last 103 years that the team has given up at least 20 runs in a game. "We're embarrassed by tonight's ballgame,” Red Sox manager John Farrell, who has had to fight off rumors about his job security in recent days, told reporters after the loss. “There's no other way to put it." The biggest problem for the Boston pitchers in the current series is Angels first baseman C.J. Cron, who followed up a grand slam on Friday by going 6-for-6 with two home runs, five RBIs and five runs scored in Saturday’s demolition. The win was just the second in the last 12 games for Los Angeles, which also received a 5-for-6, six-RBI effort from catcher Carlos Perez.
TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, FSN West (Los Angeles), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Matt Shoemaker (3-8, 4.12 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Sean O’Sullivan (1-0, 7.94)

Shoemaker has earned a quality start in seven of his last eight outings but posted only one win in that span – 8 1/3 strong innings against Houston on May 27. The 29-year-old is 0-1 over his last four outings despite a 1.32 ERA and was held out of the decision on Monday after holding the Astros scoreless over six frames. Shoemaker has yet to allow a run versus the Red Sox in his career and yielded one hit in his two appearances (one start) spanning 10 2/3 total innings against them.

O’Sullivan made two starts and one relief appearance for the Red Sox in May and was ripped for 10 runs and 17 hits over 10 1/3 innings in the two starts. The California native made his major-league debut for the Angels in 2009 after being drafted by the franchise in the third round of the 2005 draft. Sullivan is 6-2 with a 2.79 ERA in 11 starts for Triple-A Pawtucket.

WALK-OFFS

1. Angels CF Mike Trout recorded two hits in Saturday’s rout and has multiple hits in eight of the last nine games.

2. Red Sox CF Mookie Betts is 6-for-10 with four extra-base hits in the first two games of the series.

3. Los Angeles 3B Yunel Escobar (knee) returned from a seven-game absence on Saturday and went 1-for-4 with a walk out of the leadoff spot.

PREDICTION: Angels 7, Red Sox 3