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Preview: Rangers (53-32) at Red Sox (45-38)

Game: 3
Venue: Fenway Park
Date: July 06, 2016 7:10 PM EDT

BOSTON -- It's been a strenuous 10-game road trip for the majors' best team, but the Texas Rangers are hoping to cap it off with a win against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.

Texas (53-32) reclaimed the top record in the league after the Chicago Cubs' 9-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.

Of course, they had to claim a victory of their own to make that happen.

That didn't turn out to be much of a problem, as the Rangers toppled the Red Sox for a 7-2 victory that brought them to 4-5 through the first nine games of their trip.

"It's key, especially going back home," Texas manager Jeff Banister said about the prospect of a win Wednesday. "Tough road trip, second 10-game road trip in a very short period of time -- I think 37-game stretch."

"To go home .500 (on the road trip) I think it would be a big momentum boost for us, to go back home, get in our ballpark and head on into the break."

The Rangers opened the trip with consecutive wins against the New York Yankees, but wound up splitting the four-game series.

Then they suffered a particularly embarrassing setback, dropping two of three games to the league-worst Minnesota Twins before taking a 12-5 defeat Monday against the Red Sox.

The team also had a 10-game trip from June 10-19, but they fared much better in that one with eight wins.

Boston (45-38) suffered its ninth loss in 15 games Tuesday, dropping it to third place in the American League East.

The team with six All-Stars -- four starters in David Ortiz, Xander Bogaerts, Mookie Betts and Jackie Bradley Jr. -- could only muster a pair of runs against a team that has two -- Ian Desmond and Cole Hamels.

"Everybody's doing all right," said Bradley, who hit a solo home run Tuesday. "I don't think we are as bad as we're showing. We're definitely capable of putting together a good run. Hopefully that comes soon."

Perhaps the Red Sox's most unlikely All-Star will be the man taking the mound on Wednesday.

Right-hander Steven Wright (9-5, 2.42 ERA) has been the best pitcher on a staff that includes former Cy Young Award winner David Price and his mammoth $217 million contract.

The knuckleballer is 0-2 against the Rangers with a 5.23 ERA in two starts -- including a June 25 start in Arlington during which he allowed a season-worst eight runs (three earned) on seven hits in a 4 2/3 inning defeat.

Prince Fielder is 3-for-6 against Wright while Desmond is 1-for-3 with a solo homer.

Texas counters with left-hander Martin Perez, who held the Red Sox to one run on six hits and two walks with two strikeouts over six innings in a 6-2 victory on June 26.

Perez is 2-1 with a 4.91 ERA in four starts versus Boston. Ortiz is 2-for-6 with a solo homer against Perez while Pedroia is 3-for-11.

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Preview: Mariners (43-41) at Astros (45-39)

Game: 3
Venue: Minute Maid Park
Date: July 06, 2016 8:10 PM EDT

HOUSTON -- If there was even a smidgen of concern encroaching after the Houston Astros dropped their first home series in more than a month over the weekend against the Chicago White Sox, it subsided Tuesday night.

Behind a fourth consecutive quality start from ace left-hander Dallas Keuchel, the Astros defeated the Mariners 5-2 and claimed the series against their American League West rivals. Houston (45-39) will pursue the sweep Wednesday night behind right-hander Mike Fiers.

Fiers (6-3, 4.12 ERA) is seeking his fourth consecutive victory after tossing six scoreless innings against the White Sox on July 1. Fiers will face the Mariners for the first time this season and the second time in his career, having allowed four runs (three earned) on five hits and one walk with seven strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings in his previous outing.

Momentum is as good as the starting pitcher on any given night, and previous to Keuchel working six strong innings against the Mariners, right-hander Lance McCullers produced his best start of the season in a 2-1 victory on Monday night. With Fiers pitching effectively of late, getting Keuchel into the mix of rolling starters bodes well for the Astros.

"I don't feel like I'm on a roll," said Keuchel, who is 3-0 with a 3.20 ERA over his last four starts -- all Astros wins. I just feel like I'm coming out every start and giving the team a chance to win now and that's a good feeling.

"It was definitely a good first start after the halfway mark and I know it's a long season so there was no panic, there was nothing to be mad at except me making some bad pitches. I'd rather finish well than start well so it's getting there."

For the Mariners (43-41), their concerns are larger than averting a sweep.

Right-hander Taijuan Walker exited a third start early in his last five outings, departing after four rocky innings in which he allowed five runs and three homers, all to left-handed hitters. Walker had his spot in the rotation skipped after leaving consecutive starts against the Rays and Red Sox in mid-June but appeared to rebound against the Orioles last week.

But that optimism was short-lived. Even while warming up in the bullpen, Walker felt discomfort, and it was clear even after the first inning as he gingerly descended the dugout stairs that he was in pain.

"It's been sore for a while, and every time he goes out there, I think you have your fingers crossed that he can get over the hump, and he really hasn't been able to feel good about being on his legs," Mariners manager Scott Servais said of Walker. This game is about your lower half and being able to use it on the mound or in the batter's box."

Mariners left-hander Wade LeBlanc (1-0, 1.50 ERA) will get the ball on Wednesday night. He will be making his third start of the season, having made his Seattle debut on June 24 against the Cardinals. In three career appearances against the Astros (one start), LeBlanc has not posted a decision while recording a 1.69 ERA.

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Preview: Yankees (41-42) at White Sox (43-41)

Game: 3
Venue: U.S. Cellular Field
Date: July 06, 2016 8:10 PM EDT

CHICAGO -- Michael Pineda will try to carry his June mastery into a new month, as the New York Yankees aim to win their three-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.

After posting a 6.33 ERA in April and a 7.52 ERA in May, Pineda went 1-1 with a 2.75 ERA in six June starts with 49 strikeouts in 36 innings. The key to his improvement has been his slider.

"We're really confident on the mound because when this pitch is there, we've got a lot of (strikeouts). We've got a lot of (swing-and-misses)," Pineda (3-7, 5.24 ERA) told MLB.com after he struck out a season-high 12 in six innings against the Texas Rangers on Thursday in his last start.

The strikeout total was the second highest of his career.

"I thought he was really impressive," Yankees manager Joe Girardi told MLB.com. "It might have been, and probably was, his best start of the year."

The right-hander is 1-2 with a 2.37 ERA in three career starts against the White Sox, and Wednesday marks his first meeting with the team this season. Despite not winning his last four starts overall, Pineda has allowed seven earned runs and struck out 37 in those 23 1/3 innings. In five of his last six starts, he has struck out at least eight. Pineda most recently won on June 7, holding the Los Angeles Angels to three runs in seven innings. He'll pitch on an extended five days of rest Wednesday.

The Yankees (41-42) improved to 3-2 against the White Sox this season after winning 9-0 with a season-high 20 hits on Tuesday night. New York has been no closer than 5 1-2 games to the top spot in the American League East since April 28.

"It's starting pitching and offense that really has to pick up for us to be successful," Girardi said Tuesday.

For the White Sox (43-41), right-hander Miguel Gonzalez (1-4, 4.88 ERA) is scheduled to start. He allowed three runs (two earned) in a season-high seven innings against Houston on Friday in his last start.

"I thought all of my pitches were pretty good, pretty decent," Gonzalez told the Chicago Tribune. "(Catcher Alex Avila) did a great job back there like always. It was just a tough one to swallow. It's

part of the game."

Gonzalez is 3-4 with a 4.14 ERA in 13 career starts against the Yankees, and he made all but one of them when he was a member of the Baltimore Orioles. He received a no-decision in his last start against New York, giving up three runs in 4 2/3 innings on May 15.

The White Sox have won four straight series and 10 of their last 15 games. They are 2 1/2 games back in the wild card standings.

On the injury front, Avila is headed to the disabled list after he left Tuesday's game in the fifth inning due to a strained right hamstring. Manager Robin Ventura said the White Sox will make a corresponding roster move Wednesday.

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Preview: Pirates (43-41) at Cardinals (43-40)

Game: 3
Venue: Busch Stadium
Date: July 06, 2016 8:15 PM EDT

ST. LOUIS -- The fact that former Cardinals backup catcher Eric Fryer delivered a two-run double to help hand St. Louis another home loss Tuesday night was irrelevant to manager Mike Matheny.

"Every loss stings," Matheny said. "It doesn't matter who does it to us. They all hurt."

The Pittsburgh Pirates' 5-2 win dropped the Cardinals to 18-25 in Busch Stadium and was St. Louis' ninth consecutive defeat at home to a team with a winning record, dating back to June 14.

If St. Louis plans to hold onto second place in the National League Central, let alone make up any ground in the division or wild-card race, a win in the third game of its four-game series with the Pirates might be a good idea.

Nine games behind the Chicago Cubs in the division, the Cardinals (43-40) are just a half-game ahead of hard-charging Pittsburgh (43-41) for second. The Pirates bring a six-game winning streak into Wednesday night's matchup, tying a season high set from April 24-30.

Pittsburgh's bullpen has keyed the stretch of excellence. Since June 24, the relievers have allowed just one run over 40 1/3 innings, and they tossed five scoreless innings Tuesday night after inheriting a 2-2 tie.

"They are on a roll," Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said his relievers. "They're in good form, and we're going to keep giving them the ball."

Given the form of left-handed starter Jeff Locke, the Pirates' bullpen might see action sooner rather than later. Although Locke (8-5, 5.13 ERA) is coming off a 7-3 win Friday night in Oakland, he has been pummeled on the road more often than not, going 3-4 with a 7.16 ERA in nine starts away from PNC Park.

Locke has also struggled in his career against St. Louis, going 2-4 with a 4.04 ERA in nine starts and averaging only 5.4 innings per outing. He faced the Cardinals on May 7, allowing three runs over six innings in a no-decision.

Locke will be opposed by left-hander Jaime Garcia, who cruised through a 7-1 win Friday night over the Milwaukee Brewers, giving up four hits and a run in eight innings and just 98 pitches.

Garcia (6-6, 3.84 ERA) is 2-1 in six career games against Pittsburgh with an 0.57 ERA. This will be his first start against the Pirates since he bagged a 4-1 win last September with seven shutout innings, fanning nine.

The Cardinals felt they were turning a corner of sorts at home with a weekend sweep of Milwaukee, but they have run into old familiar problems against the Pirates. They have managed only four runs in the series' first two games, unable to consistently capitalize on scoring chances.

St. Louis is averaging 4.4 runs per game at home, more than a run and a half less than it scores on the road, where the team is 25-15. While Matheny and some players might be tired of answering questions about that trend, the best way to make those queries stop is to start winning games.

"We can't wait for tomorrow to arrive and kind of erase this one," Cardinals backup catcher Brayan Pena said. "We can go back to what we do, and that's playing the game we love."

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Preview: Padres (36-48) at Diamondbacks (38-48)

Game: 3
Venue: Chase Field
Date: July 06, 2016 9:40 PM EDT

PHOENIX -- Colin Rea is getting plenty of run support from his San Diego Padres teammates, but he hasn't needed much help during his past three starts.

Rea (5-3, 4.79 ERA) looks to continue his recent hot streak Wednesday night in the final game of a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Over his past three starts, Rea has allowed five earned runs on 12 hits over 17 1/3 innings with 18 strikeouts and seven walks.

San Diego has scored 60 runs in his 15 starts, and adjusting for his innings pitched, is averaging 6.6 runs per game, the second-highest figure on the team.

Rea's resurgence coincides with the Padres' recent success. Despite a 7-5 loss Tuesday in the middle game of the series, San Diego has eight wins in its past 14 games.

On Wednesday, the Padres also will benefit from the likely return of catcher Derek Norris, who sat out Tuesday after being hit on the left elbow by a bat on Monday.

"That's the plan right now," Norris said. "I'll get treatment during the day, but I'll be all right."

Wil Myers, who was named to the National League All-Star team as the Padres' lone representative, comes into Wednesday following a career-high-tying four-hit game that included his second career triple.

Myers is hitting .353 (18-for-51) in his career at Chase Field with four doubles, two homers and the triple.

"You see the ball really well here," Myers said.

Rea will be facing Diamondbacks right-hander Shelby Miller, whose 2016 has been largely forgettable.

Hope that a stint on the 15-day disabled list might help Miller (2-8, 6.85 ERA) get his season on track, fueled by 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball against the Philadelphia Phillies in his first start back, has faded.

Over his past two starts, Miller has surrendered 12 runs on 20 hits over 12 innings. The lone positive was the right-hander's ability to limit walks, as he allowed only four total his past four starts after exceeding that number in four of his other 10 starts.

Once considered a playoff contender coming out of spring training, the Diamondbacks now are only one game ahead of the last-place Padres in the NL West.

Arizona has struggled especially at home, posting a 15-31 record at Chase Field, better only than the Atlanta Braves' 13-34 home mark. The Diamondbacks are looking to complete their first home series win since taking two of three from the Miami Marlins from June 10-12.

Since beating Colorado on May 10 to raise their record to 17-18, the Diamondbacks have dropped 29 of their past 50.

The overall and home record might have played in part in Tuesday's record-low attendance of 14,110 in the 18-year-old ballpark.

"It was a Tuesday night," Arizona manager Chip Hale said. "We appreciate the people who were here. I thought we played well. The guys didn't let down because it wasn't a big crowd with a lot of emotion. They created their own emotion in the dugout. That's baseball."

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Preview: Rockies (38-45) at Giants (53-33)

Game: 3
Venue: AT&T Park
Date: July 06, 2016 10:15 PM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO -- Trevor Story and Brandon Belt, candidates for the final spot on the National League All-Star team, will go head-to-head one last time before fan balloting ends when the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants conclude a three-game series Wednesday night.

The Rockies and Giants split the first two games of the series, San Francisco getting a home run from All-Star catcher Buster Posey in a 3-1 win Monday night before Colorado used a three-run homer from one of its All-Stars, third baseman Nolan Arenado, to erase a deficit and even the series with a 7-3 triumph Tuesday.

Story and Belt were selected to compete against Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb, Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun and Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte in the fan vote that will determine who joins the NL team for next week's midseason classic in San Diego.

Balloting ends Friday.

Two members of the Rockies -- Arenado and outfielder Carlos Gonzalez -- and three Giants -- Posey and pitchers Madison Bumgarner and Johnny Cueto -- were among the 34 selected to the NL All-Star team via fan balloting, player votes and manager choices announced Tuesday.

Story didn't get the nod Tuesday in a stacked field of NL shortstops. Addison Russell of Chicago Cubs was voted the starter by the fans, while Corey Seager of the Los Angeles Dodgers was the top choice of the players, making him the backup.

NL manager Terry Collins opted not to take a third shortstop even though he had qualified candidates, including the Giants' Brandon Crawford, who leads NL shortstops with 53 RBIs.

Story, despite being robbed of a bases-loaded double or triple by a spectacular sliding catch by Giants right fielder Mac Williamson on Tuesday night, ranks second to Crawford in RBIs among NL shortstops with 50. He leads NL shortstops in home runs with 19, just missing a 20th with a drive to the center field fence in Tuesday's win.

Story went 0-for-5 in the hard-luck game, seeing his average drop to .259.

The rookie made an immediate name for himself when he began the season with six home runs in his first four games.

He will attempt improve on his gaudy numbers Wednesday when he faces Cueto, who is a candidate to start the All-Star Game. The first-year Giant has won nine games in a row, improving his overall record to 12-1 with a 2.57 ERA.

Cueto's last two starts have been rocky, however, as he allowed a combined 10 runs on 15 hits in 13 innings.

The Rockies will counter with left-hander Jorge De La Rosa, who will take to the mound with him a 5.98 ERA, second-worst among NL pitchers with nine or more starts this season.

De La Rosa (5-5) won four consecutive starts before pitching well in a road loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, when he gave up two runs in seven innings.

Belt enters the series finale coming off a two-hit game that raised his season average to .297. Pushing his average over .300 during the balloting period could help his fan appeal.

Despite leading all first basemen in doubles with 26, Belt was passed over in the selection of Anthony Rizzo of the Cubs in the fan balloting, Paul Goldschmidt of the Diamondbacks in the player vote and Wil Myers of the San Diego Padres as one of the manager's selections.

Story will get one additional opportunity to impress the voters when the Rockies begin a four-game home series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. The Giants have the day off

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'Royals, Blue Jays Wrap Up Three-Game Set in Toronto'

Kansas City at Toronto Blue Jays July 6, 7:10 EST

In the finale, Marcus Stroman gets the call for Toronto after spinning one of his finest outings of the season last time out pitching 6 2/3 innings allowing one run on five hits while striking out six. His counter part, Ian Kennedy is off his seventh loss of the season and of those seven six have been on the road. Look for Jays to make it 3-0 vs Royals with Stroman.

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'Rubber match'

Texas Rangers at Boston Red Sox July 6, 7:10 EST

The Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers conclude their three-game set at Fenway Park with both teams having notched one victory. According to the current betting odds the Red Sox enter this contest as -$1.80 home favorites, with a run total of 10.5.

Righthander Steven Wright will toe the rubber for John Farrell’s squad tonight, bringing a 9-5 record to the hill with a 2.42 ERA. In his last outing Wright shutout Halos through five but in the sixth gave up a double, a hit batter and a walk to load the bases then surrender a grand slam but still escaped with a win.

Wright will be matching pitches with Rangers southpaw Martin Perez, who has a 7-4 record this season with a 3.39 ERA. Perez on a roll is 6-0 in his last eight trips to the mound with Rangers a perfect 8-0 over the span.

Taking an underdog is always a risky proposition, though in this case, the amount of supporting data in favor of Texas makes it much less risky.

The fact that Perez is a portsider is bad news for the Red Sox, since Boston is just 5-11 against lefthanders, including 0-8 in the last eight attempts. Additionally, Perez has already handcuffed Red Sox this season tossing six innings of one run ball in a win. Finally, Reds Sox have lost both Wright career starts vs Texas with the knuckler giving up 3 yard-ball, 11 runs in those games

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Five to Follow MLB Betting: Wednesday, July 6, 2016, Opening Line Report
by Alan Matthews

So how desperate are Cubs fans to win the World Series? The All-Star Game is next Tuesday in San Diego, and the rosters were to be unveiled this Tuesday night. The managers are Ned Yost of the Royals and Terry Collins of the Mets. But I mention the Cubs fans for two reasons. For one, they are stuffing the ballot box. The entire Chicago infield of first baseman Anthony Rizzo, second baseman Ben Zobrist, shortstop Addison Russell and third baseman Kris Bryant are expected to be voted starters. So is center fielder Dexter Fowler. Rizzo and Bryant should be, Zobrist is a solid choice, but Russell, although a fine young player, shouldn't be starting. I don't have a huge problem with Fowler, but he's hurt. But there was also a big movement in the Windy City to have fans vote for lousy players in the AL so the National League has a better chance of winning the game. Of course, the winning league gets home-field advantage in the World Series. What a scene a Game 7 of a World Series would be at Wrigley Field.


A's at Twins (+100, 9)

A 1:10 p.m. ET start time. It seems like the A's will be forced to hang onto ace Sonny Gray (3-7, 5.42) this season if they were even thinking about trading him as Gray's value is really low right now and he has spent time on the disabled list. Gray was torched for seven runs over six innings last time out against Pittsburgh. Gray hasn't won in his last 11 starts. He hasn't faced the Twins this year. Brian Dozer is 3-for-7 career off him with a homer and two RBIs. The Twins go with potential trade candidate Ervin Santana (2-7, 4.50). He took a no-decision vs. Texas in his last outing, allowing two runs and three hits over 6.1 innings. Santana lost in Oakland on May 30, allowing three runs in seven innings. Billy Butler is really hit or miss against the guy, going 8-for-37 with five homers, nine RBIs and eight strikeouts.

Key trends: The A's are 1-5 in Gray's past six on the road. The Twins are 1-8 in Santana's past nine at home. The "over/under" is 8-2 in Gray's past 10 on the road. The over is 4-1 in Santana's past five at home.

Early lean: Twins and under.

Reds at Cubs (-173, TBA)

A 2:20 p.m. ET first pitch. You will want to monitor the status of Chicago's Bryant, my pick as this year's National League MVP, for a few days. Bryant left Monday's game with a leg contusion after colliding with teammate Albert Almora Jr. Of course, the Cubs lost left fielder Kyle Schwarber to a season-ending injury very early on in a similar collision with Dexter Fowler. But Bryant's injury isn't serious. He leads the NL with 24 homers -- a whopping third of them vs. the Reds -- and is among the RBI leaders. The Cubs are recalling Adam Warren (3-1, 4.56) to start this game. They sent him down to Triple-A to get stretched out as a starter from a reliever. Manager Joe Maddon is going with a six-man rotation for a while to save wear-and-tear on his guys. Warren has pitched two scoreless innings vs. the Reds this year. Cincinnati goes with Anthony DeSclafani (2-0, 1.78). He took a no-decision last time out vs. Washington, allowing two runs in six innings. He was 1-2 with a 3.10 ERA in five starts last year vs. the Cubs. Bryant, if he plays, is 4-for-12 off him with two RBIs. Anthony Rizzo is just 1-for-17 against him.

Key trends: The Reds are 1-6 in DeSclafani's past seven on the road. The under is 6-2-2 in his past 10 away from home.

Early lean: Cubs.

Mariners at Astros (-160, 8)

Tough not to root for a guy like Mariners lefty Wade LeBlanc (1-0, 1.50). He beat the Orioles on Friday, allowing two runs and three hits over six innings for his first MLB victory since Sept. 23, 2014. His last win was with the Los Angeles Angels against Oakland at the end of his 2014 season. He played for the Seibu Lions in Japan last season and signed a minor-league deal this year with the Blue Jays. He was in the minors when the Mariners acquired him in trade on June 22. Houston's Evan Gattis is 2-for-3 career off him with a homer. Jose Altuve is 1-for-1. The Astros go with Mike Fiers (6-3, 4.12). He hasn't lost since May 27. He was very good Friday in beating the White Sox, shutting them out on four hits over six innings. Fiers hasn't faced Seattle this year. Robinson Cano is 1-for-2 off him with a homer.

Key trends: The Astros are 7-1 in Fiers' past eight at home. The over is 12-5 in his past 17.

Early lean: Astros and over.

Rangers at Red Sox (-191, 10.5)

ESPN game and should have live betting at sportsbooks. These teams could easily play in the postseason. Texas has the AL's best record and a huge lead in the AL West. The Red Sox would be a wild-card team if the playoffs started today, although I still expect them to win the AL East. Texas goes with lefty Martin Perez (7-4, 3.39). He hasn't lost since May 18. Perez took a no-decision Friday at the Twins, allowing two runs over seven innings. The start before that, he beat Boston in allowing one run in six innings. David Ortiz is 2-for-6 off him with a homer. Xander Bogaerts is 0-for-8. It's knuckleballer Steven Wright (9-5, 2.42) for Boston. He has been a little shaky in his past two but did beat the Angels on Friday, allowing four runs and eight hits over five innings. The start before that, the Rangers got him for eight runs (three earned) in 4.2 innings. Elvis Andrus is 1-for-2 off him with three RBIs. Prince Fielder is 3-for-6.

Key trends: The Rangers are 8-0 in Perez's past eight. The Sox are 4-1 in Wright's past five at home. The over is 3-1-1 in Perez's past five on the road. The over is 5-2 in Wright's past seven at home.

Early lean: Rangers and over.

Rockies at Giants (-210, 7)

San Francisco probably wants the All-Star break to get here ASAP as they have three regulars on the DL in outfielder Hunter Pence (torn hamstring), second baseman Joe Panik (concussion) and third baseman Matt Duffy (strained hamstring). Now likely set to join them is center fielder and leadoff man Denard Span (neck). San Francisco goes with Johnny Cueto (12-1, 2.57) in this game, and he certainly should be an All-Star and perhaps the NL's starter with Clayton Kershaw hurt. Cueto actually hasn't been all that sharp his past two outings, though, allowing 10 runs and 15 hits over 13 innings. He is 0-1 with a 0.63 ERA in two starts vs. Colorado this year. Carlos Gonzalez is 7-for-23 career off him with a homer and six RBIs. The Rockies throw lefty Jorge De La Rosa (5-5, 5.98). In four starts since rejoining the rotation after a bullpen demotion, De La Rosa is 3-1 with a 2.25 ERA. He is 1-0 with a 3.12 ERA in two appearances (one start) vs. the Giants in 2016. Buster Posey hits .278 off him with a homer and eight RBIs in 36 at-bats.

Key trends: The Rockies are 0-4 in De La Rosa's past four on Wednesday. The Giants are 12-0 in Cueto's past 12 vs. teams with a losing record. The under is 6-2 in his past eight vs. the NL West.

Early lean: Giants and under.

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Wednesday's games

National League games

Brewers @ Nationals
Garza is 1-1, 9.28 in his last two starts (under 2-1-1).

Roark is 3-1, 2.36 in his last five starts; his last three stayed under. Washington is 4-4 in his home starts.

Brewers lost 11 of last 15 road games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six road games. Washington won seven of last ten games; under is 10-6 in last 16 Washington games.

Pirates @ Cardinals
Locke is 3-0, 1.93 in his last three starts; 10 of his last 12 went over. Pittsburgh is 3-6 in his road outings.

Garcia is 2-0, 3.54 in his last three starts; Cardinals are 3-5 in his home starts. Under is 5-1-2 in his home starts.

Pirates won their last six games; three of their last four games stayed under. St Louis lost nine of last 12 home games, under is 9-2-1 in their last 12 home games.

Reds @ Cubs
DeSclafani is 2-0, 1.66 in his last three starts (under 3-2).

Warren is making first '16 start; he has allowed 14 runs in 25.2 IP in 20 relief stints this year. He has started 20 MLB games, 17 with Bronx (7-7, 3.29) LY.

Reds lost 11 of last 14 games, over is 17-5 in their last 22 road games. Chicago lost five of last six games; over is 10-1-1 in Cubs' last twelve games.

Braves @ Phillies
Jenkins is making first MLB start; he allowed six runs in 9.1 IP in four relief stints for Atlanta. he was 6-3, 2.91 in 14 AAA games this year (nine starts).

Hellickson is 2-0, 2.25 in his last two starts; Phillies are 4-5 in his home starts. His last three starts stayed under the total. .

Braves lost nine of last 12 games, eight of last nine Atlanta road games stayed under. Philly won seven of its last eight games; under is 5-2-1 in last eight Philly home games.

Rockies @ Giants
De la Rosa is 3-1, 2.25 in his last four starts; Colorado is 3-3 in his road starts. Seven of his ten starts went over the total.

Cueto is 8-0, 2.51 in his last ten starts; Giants are 6-2 in his home starts. His last four starts went over the total.

Colorado lost eight of last 11 road games, under is 12-5 in Rockies' last 17 road games. Giants won four of their last six games; over is 7-2-1 in their last ten games.

Marlins @ Mets
Nicolino is 0-3, 6.38 in his last seven starts; Miami is 4-2 in his road starts. Eight of his last ten starts went over the total.

deGrom is 1-3, 2.20 in his last seven starts; five of his last six starts stayed under total. Mets are 6-2 in his home starts. .

Marlins lost six of last nine road games, over is 15-3 in Marlins' last 18 road games. New York won seven of last eight games, under is 12-5-1 in their last 18 games.

Padres @ Diamondbacks
Rea is .2-0, 4.15 in his last three starts; eight of his last ten went over. Padres are 4-1 in his road starts.

Miller is 1-5, 6.43 in his last six starts; Arizona is 1-6 in his home starts. Three of last four Miller starts went over total.

Padres are 9-6 in last 15 games, over is 13-4-1 in their last 18 games. Arizona lost eight of last ten home games; over is 9-2-1 in last twelve Diamondback games.


American League games

Angels @ Rays
Weaver is 1-3, 6.53 in his last five starts; Angels are 3-4 in his road starts. Five of last six Weaver starts went over.

Smyly is 0-5, 7.71 in his last eight starts; Rays are 2-5 in his home starts. Over is 10-1 in his last eleven starts. .

Angels lost 12 of last 15 games, eight of their last 12 games went over. Tampa Bay lost 17 of its last 20 games; three of last four Tampa Bay games stayed under the total.

Rangers @ Red Sox
Perez is 4-1, 1.99 in his last five starts; over is 8-2-1 in his last 11. Rangers are 6-3 in his road starts this season

Wright is 1-1, 11.17 in his last two starts after going 5-0 in six starts before that; five of his last seven home starts went over. Boston won his last five home starts. .

Rangers lost five of last seven games; over is 6-2-2 in last ten Texas road games. Boston won four of its last six home games; over is 5-1-1 in last seven Boston home games.

Mariners @ Astros
Leblanc is 2-0, 1.50 in his first two Seattle starts (under 2-0).

Fiers is 3-0, 1.96 in his last four starts (under 3-1); Astros are 6-2 in his home starts.

Mariners lost eight in row on road; seven of last eight Seattle road games stayed under. Houston won 15 of its last 19 games; under is 9-3 in Astros' last eleven home tilts.

A's @ Twins
Gray is 0-2, 4.66 in his last six starts (over 3-0-1 in last four). Oakland is 2-5 in his road starts.

Santana is 1-0, 2.89 in his last three starts; over is 8-4 in his last 12. Minnesota is 1-7 in his home starts.

Oakland lost five of last six games, eight of their last nine road games went over the total. Minnesota won six of its last nine home games; over is 20-5 in Twins' last 24 at home.

Bronx @ White Sox
Pineda is 1-1, 3.26 in his last five starts; three of his last four stayed under. New York is 3-4 in his road starts.

Gonzalez is 0-3, 7.66 in his last four starts; four of his last six stayed under. White Sox are 1-3 in his home starts.

New York is 6-11 in its last 17 road games, seven of last eight Bronx road games went over total. White Sox are 10-5 in last 15 games, their last four home games all went over.

Royals @ Blue Jays
Kennedy is 2-4, 5.77 in his last six starts; his last three stayed under. Royals lost his last four road starts.

Stroman is 0-2, 7.04 in his last three starts; seven of his last ten went over. Blue Jays are 4-5 in his home starts.

Royals are 5-15 in last 20 road games, under is 8-2-1 in last 11 KC road games. Toronto is 14-6 in last 20 home games, three of last four Blue Jay games went over.

Tigers @ Indians
Fulmer is 6-1, 0.52 in his last eight starts (over 8-4). Detroit is 7-2 in his home starts. .

Tomlin is 2-0, 2.66 in his last six starts; over is 9-3-1 in his last 13. Cleveland won six of his seven home starts. .

Tigers won six of last games games, six of last nine Detroit games went over the total. Cleveland won 16 of its last 18 games; under is 7-3-1 in Cleveland's last 11 home games. Tribe is 11-0 against Detroit this season.


Interleague

Gausman is 1-1, 1.98 in his last two starts; eight of his last nine stayed under. Orioles lost his last five road starts.

Former Oriole Norris 3-0, 1.78 in his last five starts; five of his last six starts stayed under the total.

Orioles lost five of last six games; six of last nine Baltimore games went over total. Los Angeles won 10 of last 11 home games; eight of last nine games at Dodger Stadium stayed under the total.


Teams won-lost records when this pitcher starts:

Mil-Wsh-- Garza 1-3; Roark 9-8
Pitt-StL-- Locke 8-8; Garcia 9-7
Cin-Chi-- DeSclafani 3-2; Warren 0-0
Atl-Phil-- Jenkins 0-0; Hellickson 8-9
Col-SF-- De la Rosa 5-5; Cueto 15-2
Mia-NY-- Nicolino 5-6; deGrom 7-7
SD-Az-- Rea 9-6; Miller 4-9

LA-TB-- Weaver 6-10; Smyly 6-10
Tex-Bos-- Perez 10-7 (8-0 last 8); Wright 9-7
Sea-Hst-- Leblanc 2-0; Fiers 9-6
A's-Min-- Gray 5-10; Santana 2-13
NY-Chi-- Pineda 8-8; Gonzalez 5-6
KC-Tor-- Kennedy 9-7; Stroman 8-9
Det-Clev-- Fulmer 10-2; Tomlin 13-2

Blt-LA-- Gausman 5-9; Norris 1-0/


Starting pitchers allowing 1+ runs in first inning:

Mil-Wsh-- Garza 1-4; Roark 3-17
Pitt-StL-- Locke 5-16 (4 of last 6); Garcia 5-16
Cin-Chi-- DeSclafani 2-3; Warren 0-0
Atl-Phil-- Jenkins 0-0; Hellickson 6-17
Col-SF-- De la Rosa 4-6; Cueto 6-17
Mia-NY-- Nicolino 2-11; deGrom 2-14
SD-Az-- Rea 8-15; Miller 5-13

LA-TB-- Weaver 7-16 (4 of last 5); Smyly 4-16
Tex-Bos-- Perez 5-17; Wright 6-16
Sea-Hst-- Leblanc 0-2; Fiers 3-15
A's-Min-- Gray 3-15; Santana 5-15
NY-Chi-- Pineda 7-16; Gonzalez 6-11
KC-Tor-- Kennedy 5-16; Stroman 4-17
Det-Clev-- Fulmer 2-12; Tomlin 7-15

Blt-LA-- Gausman 5-14; Norris 0-1


Umpires

Mil-Wsh-- Three of last four Gbson games went over.
Pitt-StL-- Four of last five LBarrett games went over.
Cin-Chi-- Six of last seven Barber games stayed under.
Atl-Phil-- Six of last nine Nauert games went over.
Col-SF-- Under is 8-3-1 in last dozen Drake games.
Mia-NY-- Over is 9-4 in last thirteen Woodring games.
SD-Az-- Five of last seven Barksdale games stayed under.

LA-TB-- Home side won eight of last nine May games.
Tex-Bos-- Under is 11-4 in Ripperger games this year.
Sea-Hst-- Over is 8-1-1 in last ten Knight games.
A's-Min-- Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Culbreth games.
NY-Chi-- Underdogs won last three Carapazza games.
KC-Tor-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Guccione games.
Det-Clev-- Eight of last ten Timmons games went over.

Blt-LA-- Nine of last ten Hoberg games stayed under.

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StatFox Super Situations

MLB | PITTSBURGH at ST LOUIS
Play Against - Home favorites with a money line of -110 or higher (ST LOUIS) starting a pitcher who gave up 1 or less earned runs last outing against opponent with a cold starting pitcher- ERA >= 7.00 over his last 5 starts
73-69 over the last 5 seasons. ( 51.4% | 44.7 units )
7-12 this year. ( 36.8% | -1.6 units )


StatFox Situational Power Trends

MLB | TEXAS at BOSTON
TEXAS is 13-6 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in Road games when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 54% to 62%) over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was: TEXAS (4.8) , OPPONENT (4.1)

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Preview: Tigers at Indians

Current Conditions - Cleveland

CLOUDS AND SUN 91 °F
Wind: WNW 17
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Detroit Tigers (44-40) at Cleveland Indians (51-32)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 06 - 12:10 PM EST
WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Cleveland Indians’ domination of the Detroit Tigers is a big reason they are running away with the American League Central. The Indians will try to run their winning streak over the Tigers to 12 straight and complete another sweep when they host the finale of the three-game series on Wednesday.

Cleveland has won 16 of its last 18 overall with five wins over Detroit in that span, including a 12-1 drubbing on Tuesday that featured Carlos Santana’s 19th home run and four hits from Lonnie Chisenhall. The Indians suffered their worst loss of the season at Toronto on Sunday, 17-1, to close the road trip but turned right back to their winning ways against the Tigers and will play their final five games before the All-Star break at home. The Tigers are 0-11 against Cleveland and 44-29 against everyone else. The frustration boiled over for All-Star Miguel Cabrera in Tuesday’s loss, and he was ejected in the sixth inning for arguing with an umpire.

TV: 12:10 p.m. ET, FSN Detroit, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers RH Michael Fulmer (8-2, 2.17 ERA) vs. Indians RH Josh Tomlin (9-1, 3.21)

Fulmer is the first rookie pitcher in over 100 years to allow one or no earned runs in eight consecutive starts. The 23-year-old is coming off one of his most dominant efforts and limited the Tampa Bay Rays to two hits while striking out 10 over seven scoreless innings on Friday. Fulmer’s first career loss came on May 5 at Cleveland, when he was rocked for five runs and 10 hits in five innings.

Tomlin is enjoying a string of six straight quality starts and held Toronto to one run while striking out eight in six innings on Friday. The Texas Tech product earned a win at Detroit on June 26, when he was reached for three runs – all on solo home runs – in eight innings. The home runs have been a problem for Tomlin, who has surrendered a total of 19 in his 15 starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cabrera has no home runs and one RBI against the Indians in 2016.

2. Cleveland SS Francisco Lindor and RHP Danny Salazar were each named to the AL All-Star team for the first time.

3. Detroit placed LHP Daniel Norris (oblique strain) on the 15-day disabled list.

PREDICTION: Indians 6, Tigers 4

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Trends - Detroit at Cleveland
W/L Trends

Detroit

Tigers are 6-2 in their last 8 overall. Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Tigers are 17-8 in their last 25 Wednesday games. Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a loss. Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass. Tigers are 2-8 in their last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 games after losing the first 2 games of a series. Tigers are 0-8 in their last 8 vs. American League Central. Tigers are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Tigers are 7-0 in Fulmers last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 6-0 in Fulmers last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 9-1 in Fulmers last 10 starts. Tigers are 8-1 in Fulmers last 9 starts on grass. Tigers are 6-1 in Fulmers last 7 road starts. Tigers are 5-1 in Fulmers last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 5-1 in Fulmers last 6 starts with 4 days of rest. Tigers are 4-1 in Fulmers last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Cleveland

Indians are 7-0 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Indians are 7-0 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Indians are 11-1 in their last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter. Indians are 8-1 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Indians are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Indians are 23-4 in their last 27 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series. Indians are 26-7 in their last 33 games following a win. Indians are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. a team with a winning record. Indians are 22-7 in their last 29 vs. American League Central. Indians are 19-7 in their last 26 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Indians are 10-4 in their last 14 Wednesday games. Indians are 36-16 in their last 52 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 44-20 in their last 64 home games. Indians are 39-18 in their last 57 games on grass. Indians are 88-42 in their last 130 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Indians are 35-17 in their last 52 overall. Indians are 8-0 in Tomlins last 8 starts during game 3 of a series. Indians are 8-0 in Tomlins last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 10-1 in Tomlins last 11 starts vs. American League Central. Indians are 9-1 in Tomlins last 10 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Indians are 8-1 in Tomlins last 9 home starts. Indians are 8-1 in Tomlins last 9 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Indians are 14-2 in Tomlins last 16 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Indians are 9-2 in Tomlins last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Indians are 13-3 in Tomlins last 16 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 13-3 in Tomlins last 16 starts with 4 days of rest. Indians are 21-5 in Tomlins last 26 starts. Indians are 20-6 in Tomlins last 26 starts on grass.

OU Trends

Detroit

Over is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games following a loss. Over is 20-5-2 in Tigers last 27 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 7-2-1 in Tigers last 10 during game 3 of a series. Over is 10-3 in Tigers last 13 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 Wednesday games. Over is 18-7-1 in Tigers last 26 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 41-19-3 in Tigers last 63 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 32-15-4 in Tigers last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 17-8-1 in Tigers last 26 vs. American League Central. Over is 61-29-5 in Tigers last 95 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1-1 in Fulmers last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1-1 in Fulmers last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Cleveland

Over is 5-1 in Indians last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Indians last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 4-1 in Indians last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 37-13-1 in Indians last 51 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 41-20-1 in Indians last 62 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 43-21-2 in Indians last 66 home games. Under is 2-0-2 in Tomlins last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 4-0-1 in Tomlins last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 9-1-1 in Tomlins last 11 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-1 in Tomlins last 7 Wednesday starts. Over is 6-1-1 in Tomlins last 8 starts vs. American League Central. Over is 16-5-2 in Tomlins last 23 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 19-6-2 in Tomlins last 27 starts on grass. Over is 19-6-1 in Tomlins last 26 home starts. Over is 6-2-1 in Tomlins last 9 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 19-7-2 in Tomlins last 28 starts overall. Over is 18-7-1 in Tomlins last 26 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 18-7-1 in Tomlins last 26 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 5-2-2 in Tomlins last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Indians are 4-0 in Tomlins last 4 starts vs. Tigers. Over is 22-4 in the last 26 meetings in Cleveland. Over is 37-16 in the last 53 meetings. Tigers are 5-17 in the last 22 meetings. Tigers are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in Cleveland.

Umpire Trends - Tim Timmons

Over is 4-0 in Timmons' last 4 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Cleveland. Home team is 7-1 in Timmons' last 8 games behind home plate vs. Detroit. Indians are 6-1 in their last 7 games with Timmons behind home plate. Over is 8-2 in Timmons' last 10 games behind home plate. Under is 5-2 in Timmons' last 7 Wednesday games behind home plate. Over is 5-2-1 in Timmons' last 8 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland. Home team is 5-2 in Timmons' last 7 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland. Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Timmons behind home plate.

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Preview: Braves at Phillies

Current Conditions - Philadelphia

SUNNY 87 °F
Wind: WSW 14
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Atlanta Braves (28-56) at Philadelphia Phillies (39-46)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 06 - 1:05 PM EST
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

A recurring theme for the Atlanta Braves during their difficult 2016 season has been spurts of anemic offense, and entering the finale of a three-game series Wednesday at the Philadelphia Phillies, the struggles continue. Ranking last in the majors in runs scored, homers, RBIs and batting average, the Braves have scored just five runs on 17 hits during a three-game losing streak that has dropped their National League-worst record to 28-56.

Atlanta turns Wednesday to rookie Tyrell Jenkins for his first major-league start, after scratching ace Julio Teheran due to an infection in his right thigh that will push the Braves’ lone All-Star’s next appearance to this weekend against the Chicago White Sox. The Phillies are hot again and their offense is leading the way, pounding four homers in Tuesday’s 5-1 triumph to win for the seventh time in eight contests. Philadelphia is averaging 5.9 runs and 11.8 hits in that stretch. Rookie first baseman Tommy Joseph is 4-for-7 with a homer in the series after going hitless in his previous 16 at-bats over five games.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, FSN Southeast (Atlanta), CSN Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Tyrell Jenkins (0-1, 5.79 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Jeremy Hellickson (6-6, 4.06)

Jenkins started throughout his minor-league career before moving to the bullpen earlier this season, as the Braves figured a relief role would benefit them. Atlanta’s minor-league pitcher of the year last season after coming to the Braves from St. Louis in the Jason Heyward/Shelby Miller trade gave up two runs on three hits Sunday night against Miami in his last outing. The 23-year-old Jenkins, who has pitched 9 1/3 innings out of the bullpen in four major-league appearances, went 6-3 with a 2.91 ERA in 14 games (nine starts) for Triple-A Gwinnett.

Hellickson struggled in losing three of his first four starts in June, but the 29-year-old has limited damage and located better in winning his past two outings. He held Kansas City to one run on five hits with one walk and six strikeouts Friday after giving up two runs on five hits with one walk and three strikeouts at San Francisco on June 25. Hellickson had walked nine and posted a 6.38 ERA in 24 innings in his first four June outings, giving up six homers and a .974 opponents’ OPS.

WALK-OFFS

1. Philadelphia RF Peter Bourjos extended his hitting streak to 14 games with a first-inning homer Tuesday, becoming the first Phillies player to compile a 14-game hitting streak since Jimmy Rollins (2014).

2. Atlanta 3B Adonis Garcia lined an eighth-inning single Tuesday, just his third hit in his past 30 at-bats.

3. Braves CF Ender Inciarte returned after missing three games with a groin injury, hitting his first homer of the season in the seventh inning.

PREDICTION: Phillies 4, Braves 2

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Trends - Atlanta at Philadelphia
W/L Trends

Atlanta

Braves are 42-87 in their last 129 overall. Braves are 42-87 in their last 129 games on grass. Braves are 19-40 in their last 59 vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 8-17 in their last 25 Wednesday games. Braves are 16-35 in their last 51 during game 3 of a series. Braves are 19-44 in their last 63 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Braves are 25-61 in their last 86 games following a loss. Braves are 21-53 in their last 74 road games. Braves are 15-38 in their last 53 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Braves are 17-46 in their last 63 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 8-22 in their last 30 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 7-21 in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Braves are 7-21 in their last 28 games after losing the first 2 games of a series. Braves are 13-42 in their last 55 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League East. Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.

Philadelphia

Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Phillies are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Phillies are 5-0 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Phillies are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Phillies are 7-1 in their last 8 overall. Phillies are 7-1 in their last 8 games on grass. Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a win. Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 home games. Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Phillies are 3-8 in their last 11 during game 3 of a series. Phillies are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. National League East. Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 Wednesday games. Phillies are 2-6 in Hellicksons last 8 starts. Phillies are 2-6 in Hellicksons last 8 starts on grass. Phillies are 1-4 in Hellicksons last 5 home starts.

OU Trends

Atlanta

Under is 8-1 in Braves last 9 road games. Under is 7-1 in Braves last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 6-2 in Braves last 8 Wednesday games. Under is 6-2 in Braves last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Philadelphia

Over is 6-0 in Phillies last 6 Wednesday games. Over is 6-1 in Phillies last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 vs. National League East. Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 7-2 in Phillies last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 9-3 in Phillies last 12 games following a win. Over is 6-2 in Phillies last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 8-3 in Phillies last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 20-9 in Phillies last 29 on grass. Over is 33-15-5 in Phillies last 53 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 37-17-1 in Phillies last 55 during game 3 of a series. Over is 21-10 in Phillies last 31 overall. Under is 5-1 in Hellicksons last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 4-1 in Hellicksons last 5 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Hellicksons last 5 starts vs. National League East. Under is 8-3 in Hellicksons last 11 starts on grass. Under is 8-3 in Hellicksons last 11 starts overall. Under is 5-2 in Hellicksons last 7 home starts.

Head to Head

Under is 9-3-1 in the last 13 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Paul Nauert

Road team is 6-0 in Nauerts last 6 games behind home plate. Under is 7-1 in Nauerts last 8 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Atlanta. Under is 9-2 in Nauerts last 11 Wednesday games behind home plate. Road team is 22-8 in Nauerts last 30 Wednesday games behind home plate. Braves are 22-8 in their last 30 games with Nauert behind home plate. Under is 5-2 in Nauerts last 7 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta. Home team is 9-4 in Nauerts last 13 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta. Phillies are 2-7 in their last 9 games with Nauert behind home plate.