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Preview: Rangers (55-39) at Angels (41-52)


Game: 3
Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Date: July 20, 2016 10:05 PM EDT


ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Hector Santiago says he doesn't want to be traded, but if he keeps pitching like he is, he could draw plenty of interest from teams looking to make a playoff push.
The non-waiver trading deadline is less than two weeks away, meaning Santiago's start for the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday against the Texas Rangers could be his last if the club decides to deal him.
Santiago has a lot going for him -- he's left-handed, he has experience out of the bullpen, and most notably, he's on a roll.
Santiago has thrown 22 consecutive innings without giving up an earned run. He's lost just once over his last nine starts, the club going 7-2 in those games. However, he hasn't been very good against the Rangers, going 0-2 with a 7.07 ERA in three starts this season.
The Rangers, though figure to see a different Santiago than the one they saw earlier this season.
"It's a combination of really good stuff with command," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said of Santiago's impressive stretch. "Not only is he getting the ball in the zone, he's getting it into good spots. He's pitching in well, changing speeds, getting the ball to the outside corner, he has some great life on his stuff."
Trading Santiago, though, might not make financial sense to the Angels. Santiago is making $5 million this year and is eligible for arbitration in 2017. He isn't eligible for free agency until 2018.
Left-hander Martin Perez will start for Texas.
The Rangers figure to be involved in trade talks as well in the coming days, as infielder Jurickson Profar seems to be drawing plenty of interest. He didn't start Tuesday's game against the Angels, but he has started games this season at four different positions -- first base, second base, shortstop and third base -- as well as designated hitter.
And now, Profar is taking fly balls in the outfield, expanding manager Jeff Banister's options to get him in the lineup more often. Profar leads the team in hitting with a .316 average.
"We are trying to expand his skill set," Banister told MLB.com. "This is something we talked about. Look, he has been here long enough and we have challenged him to do a number of things and he has answered all the challenges. We like the professional at-bats he gives us. Expanding his versatility helps him out and helps us out. Players force you to either play them or take them out. He continues to play well."
Profar said he has no problem moving around the field this year, but wants to be a starting shortstop next year, even if that means a trade.
"I have no problem with that if it's going to make the team better," Profar told MLB.com. "That means I'm playing very good. That makes me happy."
Profar's versatility, though, would seem to make him a more valuable tool for the Rangers' playoff push.
One Ranger who isn't going anywhere is third baseman Adrian Beltre, who loves playing at Angel Stadium. He has more homers (19) and RBIs (67) in Anaheim than any other road ballpark.
And those 19 homers are the fifth most by any visiting player in Anaheim, trailing Alex Rodriguez (38), Jose Canseco (24), Juan Gonzalez (24), and Rafael Palmeiro (24). All five, by the way, played part of their careers with the Rangers.

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Five to Follow MLB Betting: Wednesday, July 20, 2016, Opening Line Report
by Alan Matthews


The Aug. 1 trade deadline �" it was moved off July 31 this year because that's a Sunday �" is rapidly approaching and a new, interesting name has apparently been made available: Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig. The Cuban has superstar potential but apparently is a bit of a diva and isn't having a great season, batting .257 with seven homers and 31 RBIs entering Tuesday. His performance has declined since his 2013 rookie year. He's also only 25 and owed just $14 million combined over the next two seasons. The Dodgers have had a ton of outfielders get injured so it's curious they would trade one. But apparently they'd like an OF back that has a bit more power. Perhaps Puig to Cincinnati for Jay Bruce? That kind of deal might help both clubs.




Mets at Cubs (-171, TBA)


This is a 2 p.m. ET first pitch, will be televised by ESPN and have live betting at sportsbooks. If these teams play again in 2016, it most likely will be in the NLDS. The Cubs are going to win the NL Central and I think finish with the best record in the NL. Thus they would then get the wild-card winner in the division series and there's a solid chance the Mets get to that game. New York starts All-Star Bartolo Colon here. Colon (8-4, 3.11) was perfect thought 4.1 innings Friday at Philadelphia but ended up allowing three runs (none earned) in 5.2 innings in the victory. He also beat the Cubs on July 2, allowing two runs and four hits over six innings. Jason Heyward is a career .350 hitter off him with a homer and four RBIs in 20 at-bats. Ben Zobrist is 8-for-16 off him with four homers. The Cubs go with Kyle Hendricks (8-6, 2.41). He came out of the break with a win over Texas on Friday, shutting out the Rangers over six innings on three hits. He didn't face the Mets earlier this year. Hendricks is 6-1 with a 1.50 ERA in 10 home games in 2016.


Key trends: The Mets are 1-10 in Colon's past 11 on Wednesday. The Cubs are 4-0 in Hendricks' past four at home vs. teams with a winning record. The "over/under" has gone under in seven of his past nine at home vs. teams with a winning record.


Early lean: Cubs and under (total likely 8 if wind not blowing out).


White Sox at Mariners (-180, 8)


A 3:40 p.m. ET start. Perhaps Seattle can get back into the wild-card/AL West race now that ace Felix Hernandez (4-4, 2.86) is set to return from a long DL stint on Wednesday. He hasn't started since May 27 due to a strained right calf. It was the longest DL stint of the normally durable Hernandez's career. King Felix says he's 100 percent and will have no restrictions. He’s 4-6 with a 3.80 ERA in 16 career starts vs. the White Sox. Newly activated Justin Morneau can't hit him, going 5-for-37 with 10 strikeouts. Brett Lawrie is 8-for-22 against him with a homer. The sliding White Sox go with No. 5 starter Miguel Gonzalez (2-5, 4.40). He lost Friday at the Angels, allowing four runs and five hits over six innings. He hasn't faced Seattle in 2016. Nelson Cruz is 4-for-11 off him with a homer.


Key trends: The Mariners are 6-1 in Hernandez's past seven on Wednesday. The under is 4-1 in Gonzalez's past five. The under is 4-1-2 in Hernandez's past seven at home.


Early lean: Mariners and under.


Giants at Red Sox (-170, 10)


This is an ESPN game and also will have live betting. It's the Boston debut of former Padres All-Star lefty Drew Pomeranz (8-7, 2.47), acquired last week for one of the Red Sox's top pitching prospects. It's the fourth time in Pomeranz's career he has been traded. He hasn't lost since June 14 and shut out the Dodgers on two hits over seven innings in his most recent start back on July 7. Pomeranz has made only three appearances (all in relief) at Fenway Park in his career. He is 0-2 with a 2.60 ERA in three starts against the Giants, who add the DH, this year. Buster Posey is 6-for-13 off him with two homers career off him. Brandon Belt is 0-for-6. The Giants will activate Matt Cain (1-5, 5.34) off the DL. He hasn't pitched since June 13 with an injured right hamstring. The Red Sox's Hanley Ramirez is 13-for-47 off him with two homers and 10 strikeouts. David Ortiz is 0-for-2.


Key trends: The Giants are 1-6 in Cain's past seven on the road. The over is 7-2-1 in his past 10 away from home.


Early lean: Red Sox and over.


Orioles at Yankees (-140, 9.5)


Baltimore will be holding its breath on X-ray results on the right foot of catcher Matt Wieters. He had them Monday night following the Orioles' loss to the Yankees and the results haven't been released as of this writing. Wieters was hit by a pitch in the first inning but did play the entire game so that's encouraging. Wieters, who played in his fourth career All-Star Game last week, is hitting .250 with nine homers and 38 RBIs. The Birds start Yovani Gallardo (3-1, 5.77) on the mound. He took a no-decision on Friday at Tampa Bay, allowing three runs in five innings. Gallardo hasn't faced the Yankees this year. Starlin Castro is a career .390 hitter off him in 41 at-bats. Chase Headley is 9-for-25 against Gallardo with a homer. The Yanks go with Michael Pineda (3-9, 5.56). He was roughed up Friday by Boston, allowing five runs and five hits (three homers) in five innings. Pineda hasn't faced Baltimore this year. J.J. Hardy is 7-for-15 career against him with three homers.


Key trends: The Orioles are 5-1 in Gallardo's past six. The Yankees are 1-8 in Pineda's past nine vs. the AL East. The over is 4-0-1 in Pineda's past five against Baltimore.


Early lean: Orioles and over.


Marlins at Phillies (+110, 8)


If Jeremy Hellickson (6-7, 4.03) pitches well here for the Phillies, there's a pretty good chance it will be his last in their uniform as there's little doubt he's going to be traded by Aug. 1. And one team you often hear after him is the club he faces here: Miami. Hellickson had a streak of four straight quality starts end Friday vs. the Mets, allowing four runs in six innings. He is 1-0 with a 3.97 ERA in two starts this year against the Marlins. Marcell Ozuna is 4-for-9 off him with a homer. Giancarlo Stanton is 1-for-10 with a homer. Marlins lefty Wei-Yin Chen (5-3, 4.90) comes off a no-decision on Friday in St. Louis, allowing four runs and six hits over six innings. He is 0-1 with a 4.91 ERA in two starts against the Phillies this year. Peter Bourjos is 3-for-6 off him with three RBIs. Tommy Joseph is 3-for-3 with a homer.


Key trends: The Marlins are 5-1 in Chens' past six. The Phillies are 2-5 in Hellickson's past seven at home. The over is 5-1 in Chen's past six on the road.

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'Indians have conditions on their side'


Cleveland Indians at Kansas City Royals July 20, 2:15 EST


When a series of baseball betting trends point in one direction, the baseball handicapping industry takes notice. And, that's the case Wednesday afternoon when Indians and Royals close out their three-game set. Tribe have won 6 of the last 7 Carrasco starts at Kaufman Stadium, 6 of the hurler's last 8 road starts, 6 of his last 7 vs a division opponent.

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'Halos sweep'


Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels July 20, 10:05 EST


The closing matchup of a three-game series between Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers features two teams and starters coming at it from opposite ends of the spectrum.


As a team, Halos are on a solid stretch winning 9 of their last 11, the Rangers hitting a rough patch are 2-8 the past ten, 4-13 the past seventeen.


Halos hand starting duties to Hector Santiago. The southpaw carrying a 7-4 record, 4.27 ERA is 3-0 his last three allowing just a single run with a sparling 20-8 KW ratio. Halos have won four of the last five games that Santiago has started in front of the home audience and nine of the past twelve dating back to last season including 2-0 vs Rangers. Halos have won each of Santiago's last six at home facing a division opponent and have a 9-3 stretch in his last twelve July starts.


Rangers count on lefty Martin Perez who is 7-6 with a 4.05 ERA on the campaign and 0-2 his last three with a whopping 7.56 ERA getting smacked for 19 runs over 16 2/3 innings. Perez has not been a peg to hand your hopes on when taking the hill in an opposing park. Perez is 1-11 past 18 in unfriendly territory with Rangers 7-11 over the span including 0-2 in Halos backyard.


The numbers above illustrate Halos are primed to sweep the series.

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MLB


Wednesday's games


National League


Marlins @ Phillies
Chen is 1-1, 3.91 in his last four starts; over is 7-3 in his last ten. Marlins are 5-4 in his road starts.


Hellickson is 2-1, 3.38 in his last four starts; under is 10-3 in his last 13. Phllies are 5-6 in his home starts.


Marlins won seven of last eight games; under is 7-3 in their last ten games. Philly lost four of last five games, under is 11-2-1 in its last 14 at home.


Brewers @ Pirates
Anderson is 0-4, 11.04 in his last four starts; over is 4-0-1 in his last five. Milwaukee is 2-6 in his road starts.


Locke is 3-0, 3.57 in his last four starts; over is 13-3 in his last 16. Pittsburgh won his last four home starts.


Brewers lost five of their last six games; under is 6-2-2 in their last ten games. Pittsburgh won 11 of its last 15 games; five of last six Pirate home games went over the total.


Dodgers @ Nationals
Norris is 2-0, 3.94 in three starts for the Dodgers (over 2-1).


Gonzalez is 2-3, 7.27 in his last five starts; over is 8-4-1 in his last 13. Nationals lost four of his last five home starts.


Dodgers are 7-9 in last 16 road games, six of LA's last eight road games went over total. Washington won five of its last seven games; six of last seven National games stayed under. .


Braves @ Reds
Harrell is 1-1, 4.67 in his three starts (over 2-1).


DeSclafani is 4-0, 2.67 in his last five starts; under is 3-0-1 in his last four.


Atlanta won four of last six road games; under is 11-4-1 in last 15 road games. Cincinnati lost nine of last 13 home games, over is 15-7-2 in Reds' last 24 games.


Mets @ Cubs
Colon is 4-1, 3.62 in his last seven starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five. Mets are 6-3 when he starts on foreign soil.


Hendricks is 4-0, 2.48 in his last five starts (over 4-1). Cubs are 7-2 in his home starts.


Mets lost nine of last 14 road games; under is 16-4 in New York's last 20 road games. Cubs won four of last six games; last seven games at Wrigley Field stayed under.


Padres @ Cardinals
Rea is 2-0, 4.91 in his last four starts; nine of his last 11 went over. San Diego won five of his six road starts. Clemens was 1-0, 6.30 in two starts for Miami this year (over 1-1).


Martinez is 4-1, 1.49 in his last eight starts; under is 5-0-1 in his last six. Cardinals lost six of his last seven home starts. Garcia is 2-0, 4.55 in his last five starts; over is 3-0-1 in his last four. St Louis is 3-7 in his home starts.


Padres won three of last four games; their last three games went over. St Louis lost five of last eight home games; three of their last four games went over.




American League


Orioles @ New York
Gausman is 0-2, 4.58 in his last three starts; under is 9-2 in his last 11 starts. Baltimore lost six of his last seven road starts.


Pineda is 0-3, 4.72 in his last six starts (under 5-1). New York is 5-5 in his home starts.


Orioles are 4-8 in their last 12 road games, their last seven games stayed under. New York won five of its last seven games, their last five games stayed under.


Twins @ Tigers
Santana is 1-1, 2.45 in his last four starts (under 4-0). Minnesota lost six of his seven road starts.


Verlander is 2-0, 2.75 in his last three starts; under is 8-2 in his last 10 starts. Detroit won four of his last five home starts.


Minnesota is 9-5 in its last 14 games; six of Twins' last eight road games went over total. Detroit won five of last seven home games, 11 of its last 14 games stayed under the total.


Indians @ Royals
Carrasco is 4-1, 2.48 in his last six starts; six of his last eight stayed under. Cleveland is 5-2 in his last eight starts.


Kennedy is 1-1, 2.70 in his last four starts; his last five stayed under. Kansas City won five of his six home starts.


Indians won 11 of last 15 road games; over is 8-2-1 in Tribe's last 11 games. Kansas City lost nine of last 13 games; last three KC home games went over the total. Cleveland lost five of its last six games in Kansas City.


Astros @ A's
Fister is 1-3, 5.18 in his last four starts; three of his last four road starts stayed under. Astros are 7-3 in his road starts.


Mengden is 0-1, 11.48 in his last three starts; his last four went over the total.


Astros lost three of last four games; four of their last six road games went over. Oakland won four of its last five games; over is 4-1-1 in their last six home games.


Rangers @ Angels
Perez is 0-2, 15.83 in his last two starts; three of his last four stayed under. Texas is 4-6 in his road starts.


Santiago is 4-0, 2.11 in his last six starts; over is 10-4 in his last 14. Angels are 6-3 when he starts at home.


Texas lost 13 of last 17 games; over is 10-3-1 in their last 14 games. Angels won nine of last 11 games, their last three games all went over the total.


White Sox @ Mariners
Gonzalez is 1-2, 3.15 in his last three starts; six of his last eight stayed under. White Sox are 4-4 in his road starts.


Hernandez makes his first start since May 27; he is 2-2, 3.76 in his last four starts. Under is 7-2-1 in his starts this year.


White Sox lost four of last five games, four of their last five games stayed under. Seattle lost eight of last 11 games; four of their last six home games went over.




Interleague


Giants @ Red Sox
Cain was 1-1, 2.39 in his last five starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight. Giants lost three of his four road starts.


Pomeranz makes first Boston start; he was 3-0, 1.33 in his last four starts for San Diego. Under is 11-2 in his last thirteen starts.


Giants lost their last four games; over is 5-2-1 in their last eight road games. Boston won nine of last 11 games; last six Boston games stayed under the total.


Rays @ Rockies
Archer is 0-6, 4.80 in his last seven starts (under 5-2). Rays are 4-7 in his road starts.


De la Rosa is 4-2, 2.68 in his last six starts (over 8-4). Colorado won three of his last four home starts.


Tampa Bay lost 11 of last 12 road games; Rays' last seven games stayed under the total. Colorado is 10-7 in last 17 home games, four of its last five home games stayed under.


Blue Jays @ Diamondbacks
Stroman is 1-2, 6.75 in his last five starts; three of his last four stayed under. Toronto lost four of its last five road starts.


Corbin is 0-2, 11.09 in his last four starts (over 4-0). Arizona is 1-8 in his home starts.


Toronto is 5-7 in its last 12 road games, under is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Arizona lost 14 of last 18 games; over is 8-2-1 in their last eleven home games.




Teams won-lost records when this pitcher starts:


Mia-Phil-- Chen 11-7; Hellickson 9-10
Mil-Pitt-- Anderson 5-12; Locke 9-8 (8-2 last 10)
LA-Wsh-- Norris 2-1/5-5; Gonzalez 7-11
Atl-Cin-- Harrell 2-1; DeSclafani 5-2
NY-Chi-- Colon 12-6 (7-1 last 8); Hendricks 10-7 (5-0 last 5)
SD-StL-- Rea 10-6 Clemens 0-0/1-1; Martinez 8-9 Garcia 9-9


Balt-NY-- Gausman 6-10; Pineda 8-10
Min-Det-- Santana 3-14; Verlander 11-8
Cle-KC-- Carrasco 10-3; Kennedy 9-9 (2-6 last 8)
Hst-A's-- Fister 12-6; Mengden 2-5
Tex-LAA-- Perez 10-9; Santiago 13-6
Chi-Sea-- Gonzalez 6-7; Hernandez 5-5


SF-Bos-- Cain 4-7; Pomeranz 0-0/9-8
TB-Colo-- Archer 5-15; De la Rosa 6-6
Tor-Az-- Stroman 9-10; Corbin 7-12




Starting pitchers allowing 1+ runs in first inning:


Mia-Phil-- Chen 2-18; Hellickson 6-19
Mil-Pitt-- Anderson 7-17; Locke 5-17
LA-Wsh-- Norris 2-13; Gonzalez 5-18 (4 of last 5)
Atl-Cin-- Harrell 1-3; DeSclafani 3-7
NY-Chi-- Colon 6-17; Hendricks 4-7
SD-StL-- Rea 10-6 Clemens 0-2; Martinez 8-9 Garcia 6-18


Balt-NY-- Gausman 6-10; Pineda 7-18
Min-Det-- Santana 5-17; Verlander 7-19
Cle-KC-- Carrasco 3-13; Kennedy 6-18
Hst-A's-- Fister 3-18; Mengden 0-7
Tex-LAA-- Perez 6-19; Santiago 8-19 (0 of last 6)
Chi-Sea-- Gonzalez 6-13; Hernandez 0-10


SF-Bos-- Cain 2-11; Pomeranz 4-17
TB-Colo-- Archer 9-20; De la Rosa 5-12
Tor-Az-- Stroman 5-19; Corbin 8-19




Umpires


Mia-Phil-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Diaz games.
Atl-Cin-- Last three Hernandez games stayed under.
NY-Chi-- Seven of last ten Wolf games stayed under.
Mil-Pitt-- Five of last six Holbrook games stayed under.
LA-Wsh-- Over is 10-0-2 in last twelve Wolcott games.
SD-StL-- Over is 6-3-2 in last eleven Vanover games. Four of last five Guccione games went under the total.


Balt-NY-- Over is 10-1-1 in last twelve Knight games.
Min-Det-- Five of last seven Barry games stayed under.
Cle--KC-- Eight of last ten Blakney games stayed under.
Hst-A's-- 10 of last 13 O'Nora games stayed under.
Tex-LA-- Underdogs won seven of last 11 Muchlinski games.
Chi-Sea-- Over is 8-4 in last twelve Fletcher games.


TB-Colo-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Emmel games.
Tor-Az-- Home side won nine of last eleven Demuth games.
SF-Bos-- Last three Scheurwater games went over total.

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Preview: Braves at Reds

Current Conditions - Cincinnati

Clear 69 °F
Wind: N 0.0
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Atlanta Braves (33-61) at Cincinnati Reds (35-59)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 20 - 12:35 PM EST
WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Erick Aybar and Gordon Beckham are middle infielders who the Atlanta Braves likely will look to deal as the Aug. 1 trade deadline approaches and both bolstered their resumes with strong performances in Tuesday’s 5-4, 11-inning victory at the Cincinnati Reds. Aybar went 2-for-3 and Beckham belted a two-run homer for the Braves, who play the final contest of the three-game set Wednesday looking to win the series.

Aybar broke a 2-for-30 skid with his multi-hit performance Tuesday and Beckham – who came into the game on a 0-for-16 streak – finished 2-for-5 to help Atlanta improve to 3-3 in the matchup of the two worst teams in the National League. Cincinnati lost for just the second time in five games since the All-Star break, but first baseman Joey Votto continues to hit well while going 2-for-2 with three walks to improve to 10-for-17 with five free passes through five games of Cincinnati’s homestand. Third baseman Eugenio Suarez collected three hits Tuesday and is 4-for-9 in the series. The Reds’ bullpen entered Tuesday riding a 2.20 ERA in July but allowed three runs in five innings.

TV: 12:35 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FSN Southeast (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Lucas Harrell (1-1, 3.63 ERA) vs. Reds RH Anthony DeSclafani (4-0, 2.55)

Harrell’s first two starts with the Braves – his first major-league appearances since 2014 – went pretty well (two runs, seven hits, 10 strikeouts in 13 2/3 innings), but the Rockies hit the 31-year-old for five earned runs and seven total on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings Friday. He pitched in Korea in 2015 after going 6-20 in 39 appearances with Houston in 2013-14. Harrell is most effective when he is getting ground balls, but after posting a 57.2 percent ground-ball rate in 2012, he has a career-low 47.9 percent through three starts with Atlanta.

A strained left oblique in his final spring training start delayed DeSclafani’s season debut until June 10, but the 26-year-old has lasted at least six innings in six of his first seven starts. He got a no-decision against the Braves in his second start June 15, going just 2 2/3 innings (four runs, one earned, six hits), but won four of his next five outings and held Milwaukee to three runs with no walks and eight strikeouts in a victory Friday. Featuring a strong slider and a fastball at 92 mph, DeSclafani averages 4.11 strikeouts for every walk.

WALK-OFFS

1. Atlanta 1B Freddie Freeman has struck out 25 times in his past 71 at-bats.

2. Reds RF Jay Bruce hit his 19th homer in the first inning Tuesday and is one blast away from reaching 20 for the eighth time in nine major league seasons.

3. Atlanta CF Ender Inciarte is 3-for-7 with a double, a homer and three RBIs against DeSclafani.

PREDICTION: Reds 5, Braves 3

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Trends - Atlanta at Cincinnati
W/L Trends

Atlanta

Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League Central. Braves are 16-35 in their last 51 during game 3 of a series. Braves are 25-56 in their last 81 road games. Braves are 8-18 in their last 26 Wednesday games. Braves are 17-39 in their last 56 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Braves are 8-22 in their last 30 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 8-23 in their last 31 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 1-8 in their last 9 games following a win.

Cincinnati

Reds are 57-27 in their last 84 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Reds are 12-25 in their last 37 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Reds are 22-49 in their last 71 games following a loss. Reds are 27-60 in their last 87 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Reds are 4-9 in their last 13 home games. Reds are 7-16 in their last 23 overall. Reds are 7-16 in their last 23 games on grass. Reds are 22-53 in their last 75 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Reds are 4-12 in their last 16 during game 3 of a series. Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 Wednesday games. Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League East. Reds are 4-1 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts. Reds are 4-1 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts on grass. Reds are 5-2 in DeSclafanis last 7 home starts. Reds are 3-7 in DeSclafanis last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Reds are 3-7 in DeSclafanis last 10 starts with 4 days of rest. Reds are 2-5 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts during game 3 of a series. Reds are 3-8 in DeSclafanis last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Reds are 1-4 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts vs. National League East. Reds are 2-9 in DeSclafanis last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

Atlanta

Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 games following a win. Under is 6-0 in Braves last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 6-1 in Braves last 7 during game 3 of a series. Under is 14-3 in Braves last 17 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 Wednesday games. Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 8-2 in Braves last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 6-2 in Braves last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 12-4 in Braves last 16 road games. Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Cincinnati

Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 Wednesday games. Over is 13-5 in Reds last 18 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 11-5-1 in Reds last 17 vs. National League East. Under is 3-0-1 in DeSclafanis last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 3-0-2 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts on grass. Under is 3-0-2 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts overall. Under is 2-0-2 in DeSclafanis last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-3 in DeSclafanis last 11 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 5-2-1 in DeSclafanis last 8 home starts. Under is 5-2 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Cincinnati. Braves are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Cincinnati.

Umpire Trends - Angel Hernandez

Under is 4-0 in Hernandezs last 4 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati. Home team is 5-1 in Hernandezs last 6 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati. Under is 4-1 in Hernandezs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta. Under is 4-1 in Hernandezs last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Atlanta. Home team is 6-2 in Hernandezs last 8 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Atlanta. Road team is 10-4 in Hernandezs last 14 Wednesday games behind home plate. Road team is 7-3 in Hernandezs last 10 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati. Reds are 0-5 in their last 5 games with Hernandez behind home plate.

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Preview: Twins at Tigers

Current Conditions - Detroit

Sunny 61 °F
Wind: N 0.0
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Minnesota Twins (34-59) at Detroit Tigers (49-45)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 20 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Minnesota Twins seek their fifth win in seven road games when they visit the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday afternoon for the rubber match of their three-game set. Minnesota is tied with Cincinnati for the fewest victories away from home (14) in the major leagues but has improved its play on the road of late, taking three of four at American League West-leading Texas just prior to the All-Star break and posting a 6-2 triumph at Detroit on Tuesday after dropping a 1-0 decision in the series opener.

Eduardo Nunez drove in three runs in the victory for his first RBIs since the break after entering it with a five-game streak during which he collected six. Detroit fell to 3-2 on its six-game homestand but avoided being shut out with a two-run ninth inning and brought the tying run to the plate before being defeated. The Tigers hope to get their offense in gear, as they have scored fewer than five runs in nine consecutive contests after posting a 12-2 triumph at Cleveland on July 6. Miguel Cabrera continues to struggle with the bat as he enters Wednesday having gone 15 games without a home run and nine without an RBI.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, FSN Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Ervin Santana (3-8, 4.12 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Justin Verlander (9-6, 3.91)

Each start by Santana could be his last for Minnesota as he is one of the team's biggest trade chips with the Aug. 1 deadline approaching. The 33-year-old Dominican allowed two earned runs or fewer in four consecutive outings before yielding three (four overall) over 5 1/3 innings of a loss to Cleveland on Friday. Santana has enjoyed plenty of success against Detroit in his career, going 9-3 with one complete game and a 3.27 ERA in 16 starts.

Verlander has won two straight decisions and five of his last six while giving up fewer than three runs in six of his last eight starts. The 33-year-old Virginian worked seven strong innings in a victory over Kansas City on Friday, allowing two runs - one earned - and four hits while recording 10 strikeouts. Verlander improved to 16-8 with a 3.14 ERA in 31 career outings against Minnesota on May 18, when he yielded three runs and six hits while striking out 10.

WALK-OFFS

1. Twins 2B Brian Dozier has gone deep in three of his last six contests and is four shy of his third straight 20-homer seasons.

2. Detroit CF Cameron Maybin has gone nine games without an extra-base hit since homering at Cleveland on July 6.

3. Minnesota scored a total of eight runs over its first four games since the break before erupting for six on Tuesday.

PREDICTION: Tigers 5, Twins 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/20

Trends - Minnesota at Detroit
W/L Trends

Minnesota

Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Twins are 10-2 in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 61-124 in their last 185 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Twins are 11-23 in their last 34 during game 3 of a series. Twins are 14-30 in their last 44 road games. Twins are 4-11 in their last 15 Wednesday games. Twins are 8-27 in their last 35 vs. American League Central. Twins are 2-5 in Santanas last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 8-20 in Santanas last 28 starts on grass. Twins are 5-16 in Santanas last 21 starts. Twins are 2-8 in Santanas last 10 starts with 4 days of rest. Twins are 1-5 in Santanas last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Twins are 1-6 in Santanas last 7 road starts. Twins are 1-6 in Santanas last 7 starts vs. American League Central. Twins are 0-4 in Santanas last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Detroit

Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series. Tigers are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Tigers are 10-2 in their last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss. Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Tigers are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 home games. Tigers are 18-8 in their last 26 Wednesday games. Tigers are 4-10 in their last 14 vs. American League Central. Tigers are 6-0 in Verlanders last 6 Wednesday starts. Tigers are 5-1 in Verlanders last 6 home starts. Tigers are 5-1 in Verlanders last 6 starts on grass. Tigers are 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts vs. American League Central. Tigers are 6-2 in Verlanders last 8 starts. Tigers are 9-4 in Verlanders last 13 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Tigers are 41-20 in Verlanders last 61 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Tigers are 4-9 in Verlanders last 13 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends

Minnesota

Under is 4-0-1 in Twins last 5 vs. American League Central. Over is 9-2-1 in Twins last 12 Wednesday games. Over is 15-5-1 in Twins last 21 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 9-3-2 in Twins last 14 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Twins last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 9-3 in Twins last 12 during game 3 of a series. Over is 23-8-3 in Twins last 34 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 8-3-1 in Twins last 12 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-2-1 in Twins last 8 road games. Over is 33-14-4 in Twins last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 14-6 in Twins last 20 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 21-9-1 in Twins last 31 games following a win. Over is 52-23-6 in Twins last 81 overall. Over is 52-23-6 in Twins last 81 on grass. Over is 11-5-1 in Twins last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 41-19-6 in Twins last 66 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Santanas last 4 starts on grass. Under is 3-0-1 in Santanas last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Santanas last 4 starts overall. Over is 5-1 in Santanas last 6 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 5-2 in Santanas last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 11-5-1 in Santanas last 17 road starts.

Detroit

Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games following a loss. Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 8-1 in Tigers last 9 overall. Under is 5-1-1 in Tigers last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 on grass. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. American League Central. Over is 20-5-1 in Tigers last 26 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 9-3-1 in Tigers last 13 during game 3 of a series. Under is 9-2-1 in Verlanders last 12 starts overall. Under is 4-1-2 in Verlanders last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1-1 in Verlanders last 6 home starts. Under is 7-2-1 in Verlanders last 10 starts on grass. Over is 20-7 in Verlanders last 27 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2-1 in Verlanders last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 5-2-1 in Verlanders last 8 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 12-5-3 in Verlanders last 20 starts vs. American League Central.

Head to Head

Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings in Detroit. Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings. Tigers are 12-4 in Verlanders last 16 starts vs. Twins. Tigers are 6-2 in Verlanders last 8 home starts vs. Twins. Under is 3-1-2 in Verlanders last 6 home starts vs. Twins. Over is 13-6-3 in Verlanders last 22 starts vs. Twins. Twins are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Detroit. Twins are 1-7 in the last 8 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Scott Barry

Road team is 4-0 in Barrys last 4 games behind home plate. Tigers are 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts with Barry behind home plate. Home team is 4-1 in Barrys last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Minnesota. Over is 4-1 in Barrys last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Minnesota. Over is 9-3-2 in Barrys last 14 Wednesday games behind home plate. Under is 5-2 in Barrys last 7 games behind home plate. Road team is 5-2 in Barrys last 7 games behind home plate vs. Detroit. Over is 10-4 in Barrys last 14 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota. Twins are 1-5 in their last 6 games with Barry behind home plate. Twins are 0-5 in their last 5 Wednesday games with Barry behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/20

Preview: Indians at Royals

Current Conditions - Kansas City

Clear 81 °F
Wind: S 5.8
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Cleveland Indians (55-38) at Kansas City Royals (47-46)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 20 - 2:15 PM EST
WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Francisco Lindor is crowning the Kansas City Royals every chance he gets this season. The All-Star shortstop looks to continue his torrid stretch on Wednesday afternoon as the visiting Cleveland Indians play the rubber match of their three-game series versus their American League Central rival.

Lindor belted a solo homer for the second straight contest in Tuesday's 7-3 triumph, marking his 20th hit, 10th RBI and 11th run scored in 12 games versus Kansas City in 2016. The 22-year-old has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 contests overall and is 4-for-8 with a pair of doubles against Wednesday starter Ian Kennedy. Speaking of promising youngsters, Kansas City's Cheslor Cuthbert drove in a run on Tuesday for his seventh RBI to go along with four runs scored during his nine-game hitting streak. The 23-year-old Nicaraguan is 12-for-34 against the Indians this season and 2-for-8 versus Wednesday starter Carlos Carrasco.

TV: 2:15 p.m. ET, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland), FSN Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Carlos Carrasco (6-3, 2.49 ERA) vs. Royals RH Ian Kennedy (6-7, 3.86)

Carrasco improved to 4-1 in his last five outings on Friday after allowing two runs on four hits in 6 2/3 innings of a 5-2 victory at Minnesota. The 29-year-old Venezuelan is 0-1 in two encounters versus Kansas City this season, but the 19 hits he allowed left plenty for which to be desired over 11 innings of work. Carrasco looks to continue his success away from Progressive Field as he owns a 4-2 road mark with a 1.94 ERA and 0.82 WHIP while holding the opposition to a .191 batting average.

Kennedy received his second straight no-decision on Friday despite allowing just one run on four hits in 5 1/3 innings at Detroit. The lone run allowed was via the home run, which has been a persistent problem as the 31-year-old has been taken deep 14 times in his last eight outings and 22 times this season. Kennedy has turned it on during daytime starts this season, posting a 3-0 mark with a slim 1.45 ERA.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cleveland 1B Mike Napoli has four homers, eight RBIs and 10 runs scored during his eight-game hitting streak.

2. The Royals are 5-10 in July.

3. Indians OF Michael Brantley, who has been on a rehab assignment with Double-A Akron since July 11, is scheduled to have an MRI exam on Wednesday after experiencing pain in his right shoulder.

PREDICTION: Indians 4, Royals 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/20

Trends - Cleveland at Kansas City
W/L Trends

Cleveland

Indians are 10-3 in their last 13 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Indians are 18-6 in their last 24 games on grass. Indians are 11-4 in their last 15 road games. Indians are 24-9 in their last 33 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 25-10 in their last 35 vs. American League Central. Indians are 20-8 in their last 28 games following a win. Indians are 25-10 in their last 35 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 20-8 in their last 28 overall. Indians are 14-6 in their last 20 games vs. a right-handed starter. Indians are 29-14 in their last 43 Wednesday games. Indians are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Indians are 4-0 in Carrascos last 4 starts vs. American League Central. Indians are 6-1 in Carrascos last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Indians are 5-1 in Carrascos last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 5-1 in Carrascos last 6 starts. Indians are 9-2 in Carrascos last 11 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Indians are 9-2 in Carrascos last 11 Wednesday starts. Indians are 4-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 4-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts on grass. Indians are 10-3 in Carrascos last 13 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Indians are 19-7 in Carrascos last 26 road starts.

Kansas City

Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss. Royals are 37-14 in their last 51 home games. Royals are 40-16 in their last 56 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Royals are 10-4 in their last 14 vs. American League Central. Royals are 44-19 in their last 63 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 39-19 in their last 58 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Royals are 4-9 in their last 13 overall. Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Royals are 2-8 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 4-0 in Kennedys last 4 home starts. Royals are 2-5 in Kennedys last 7 starts on grass. Royals are 1-4 in Kennedys last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Royals are 1-4 in Kennedys last 5 starts.

OU Trends

Cleveland

Over is 4-0 in Indians last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-0-1 in Indians last 6 games following a win. Over is 4-0 in Indians last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-1-1 in Indians last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1-2 in Indians last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-2-2 in Indians last 11 overall. Over is 7-2-2 in Indians last 11 on grass. Over is 6-2-2 in Indians last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2-1 in Indians last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 43-18-3 in Indians last 64 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 5-0 in Carrascos last 5 road starts. Under is 5-0 in Carrascos last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts vs. American League Central. Over is 6-2 in Carrascos last 8 Wednesday starts. Under is 6-2 in Carrascos last 8 starts overall. Over is 20-8-1 in Carrascos last 29 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Carrascos last 7 starts on grass. Over is 7-3 in Carrascos last 10 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 13-6-1 in Carrascos last 20 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Kansas City

Over is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 during game 3 of a series. Over is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 12-4-2 in Royals last 18 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 9-3-1 in Royals last 13 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 10-4 in Royals last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 7-3 in Royals last 10 vs. American League Central. Over is 16-7-2 in Royals last 25 home games. Under is 4-0 in Kennedys last 4 starts on grass. Under is 5-0 in Kennedys last 5 starts overall. Under is 4-0 in Kennedys last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-0-1 in Kennedys last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-0-1 in Kennedys last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 3-1-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 3-1-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts vs. American League Central.

Head to Head

Indians are 6-1 in Carrascos last 7 road starts vs. Royals. Indians are 5-1 in Carrascos last 6 starts vs. Royals. Over is 36-16-4 in the last 56 meetings in Kansas City. Indians are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings. Indians are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Kansas City.

Umpire Trends - Ryan Blakney

Under is 5-1 in Blakneys last 6 games behind home plate. Road team is 15-3 in Blakneys last 18 games behind home plate. Under is 5-2 in Blakneys last 7 Wednesday games behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/20

Preview: Padres at Cardinals

Current Conditions - St. Louis

Cloudy 73 °F
Wind: N 0.0
5-Day Forecast
GAME: San Diego Padres (41-52) at St. Louis Cardinals (48-44)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 20 - 2:15 PM EST
WHERE: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

A 10-game road trip that started with a lopsided loss became more of a struggle for the San Diego Padres after rain washed out the second contest of a four-game set against the host St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. A 10-2 loser in the series opener, San Diego will play a day-night doubleheader versus the Cardinals on Wednesday.

While Tuesday's scheduled starters, San Diego's Colin Rea and St. Louis' Carlos Martinez, will start in the matinee, the Padres shuffled their rotation and will go with reliever Paul Clemens in the nightcap. Rea and Clemens will have to figure out a way to contain former Padre Jedd Gyorko, who recorded his third three-hit performance against San Diego in Monday's 10-2 romp. That victory was only the 21st in 49 home games for the Cardinals, who trail the first-place Chicago Cubs by 7 1/2 games in the National League Central. San Diego opened the second half of the season with three straight wins before Monday's drubbing dropped it to 10-26 at the new Busch Stadium.

TV: 2:15 p.m. ET, FSN San Diego, FSN Midwest (St. Louis)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH Colin Rea (5-3, 4.95 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Carlos Martinez (8-6, 2.85)

Rea has been swapping quality starts with non-quality outings since the beginning of June and was on the rocky end of things last time out at Arizona. The 26-year-old gave up four runs and eight hits with three walks in 4 2/3 innings, which caused his road ERA to rise to 5.52. Rea has faced the Cardinals two times in his career, surrendering eight runs in nine frames.

Since giving up 14 runs in 15 innings over the course of three starts in May, Martinez has posted a 1.02 ERA in a span of eight mostly dominant outings. He struck out a season-high 11 and allowed one run in five frames of a win at Milwaukee prior to the break. The former All-Star has posted a 5.51 ERA in five career meetings (two starts) with the Padres and will be wary of catcher Derek Norris, who is 3-for-5 with a triple against him.

WALK-OFFS

1. Padres RF Matt Kemp needs one home run to reach 20 for the seventh time in his last eight seasons.

2. Cardinals CF Randal Grichuk has collected seven RBIs in his last six games.

3. Padres 1B Wil Myers is 0-for-10 with six strikeouts in his last three contests.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 7, Padres 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/20

Trends - San Diego at St. Louis
W/L Trends

San Diego

Padres are 12-26 in their last 38 games vs. a right-handed starter. Padres are 9-20 in their last 29 vs. a team with a winning record. Padres are 3-7 in their last 10 during game 2 of a series. Padres are 9-25 in their last 34 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Padres are 5-16 in their last 21 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 opening games of a double-header. Padres are 0-4 in their last 4 road games. Padres are 4-0 in Reas last 4 road starts. Padres are 5-0 in Reas last 5 starts during game 2 of a series. Padres are 4-0 in Reas last 4 starts. Padres are 4-0 in Reas last 4 starts on grass.

St. Louis

Cardinals are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Cardinals are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Cardinals are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series. Cardinals are 108-51 in their last 159 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 Wednesday games. Cardinals are 0-5 in their last 5 opening games of a double-header. Cardinals are 9-3 in Martinezs last 12 starts vs. National League West. Cardinals are 16-6 in Martinezs last 22 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Cardinals are 7-3 in Martinezs last 10 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Cardinals are 1-4 in Martinezs last 5 starts. Cardinals are 1-4 in Martinezs last 5 starts on grass. Cardinals are 1-7 in Martinezs last 8 home starts.

OU Trends

San Diego

Over is 4-0 in Padres last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 5-1 in Padres last 6 opening games of a double-header. Over is 5-1 in Padres last 6 during game 2 of a series. Over is 16-7 in Padres last 23 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 9-4 in Padres last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-0 in Reas last 5 starts on grass. Over is 5-0 in Reas last 5 starts overall. Over is 6-0 in Reas last 6 starts vs. National League Central. Over is 10-1 in Reas last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

St. Louis

Under is 4-0-1 in Cardinals last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 3-0-1 in Cardinals last 4 during game 2 of a series. Under is 9-1 in Cardinals last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 8-2-1 in Cardinals last 11 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 9-3 in Cardinals last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 20-8-3 in Cardinals last 31 vs. National League West. Under is 12-5-1 in Cardinals last 18 home games. Under is 7-3-1 in Cardinals last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 5-0-1 in Martinezs last 6 starts on grass. Over is 3-0-1 in Martinezs last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-0-1 in Martinezs last 6 starts overall. Over is 6-0-1 in Martinezs last 7 starts vs. National League West.

Head to Head

Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings. Padres are 40-84 in the last 124 meetings. Padres are 15-46 in the last 61 meetings in St. Louis.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable

No trends available.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/20

Preview: Mets at Cubs

Current Conditions - Chicago

Mostly clear 73 °F
Wind: NE 2.3
5-Day Forecast
GAME: New York Mets (50-43) at Chicago Cubs (56-37)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 20 - 2:20 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


The Chicago Cubs let an opportunity slip away, but they’ll get a quick shot at redemption in the rubber match of a three-game series against the visiting New York Mets on Wednesday. The Cubs had the bases loaded with no outs in the ninth inning Tuesday before Jeurys Familia slammed the door for a 2-1 Mets' win and evened the series at a game apiece.


The win snapped an eight-game regular-season losing streak at Wrigley Field for the Mets, who have won five of six against the Cubs this season after sweeping them in the National League Championship Series last October. It also preserved an incredible streak for Familia, who has converted 49 consecutive save chances dating to last July, including all 33 this season. The Mets will send right-hander Bartolo Colon to the mound in hopes he can duplicate his performance of July 2, when he beat the Cubs in New York, allowing two runs and four hits over six frames. Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks looks to continue his outstanding performance at home, where he is 6-1 with a 1.50 ERA in 10 appearances (nine starts) this season.
TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, ESPN, SNY (New York), ABC 7 (Chicago)


PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Bartolo Colon (8-4, 3.11 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Kyle Hendricks (8-6, 2.41)
The Mets have won seven of the last eight games Colon has started, including three straight. The 43-year-old retired 13 straight to start the game Friday at Philadelphia and wound up allowing three unearned runs in 5 2/3 innings. Colon has faced the Cubs seven times, going 1-2 with a 3.77 ERA, but is pitching at Wrigley Field for only the second time — the first since 2003.
Hendricks matched his career-high for wins when he beat Texas on Friday, holding the Rangers to three hits over six scoreless innings. The 26-year-old has posted a 0.87 ERA over his last six outings – five starts – and the Cubs have won each of his last five starts. Hendricks has been dominant in two starts against the Mets, allowing one run and six hits over 13 innings in a pair of wins.


WALK-OFFS
1. Cubs 2B/OF Ben Zobrist is 8-for-16 with four home runs versus Colon.
2. Mets SS Asdrubal Cabrera is 8-for-25 during a six-game hitting streak.
3. Chicago C/OF Willson Contreras has reached base in 26 of his first 27 games with a plate appearance.


PREDICTION: Mets 5, Cubs 4

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/20

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

NY Mets

Mets are 24-6 in their last 30 vs. National League Central. Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 Wednesday games. Mets are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter. Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win. Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Mets are 4-0 in Colons last 4 starts vs. National League Central. Mets are 5-0 in Colons last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Mets are 7-1 in Colons last 8 starts. Mets are 7-1 in Colons last 8 starts on grass. Mets are 5-1 in Colons last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Mets are 4-1 in Colons last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Mets are 4-1 in Colons last 5 road starts. Mets are 4-1 in Colons last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Mets are 1-10 in Colons last 11 Wednesday starts.

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 9-3 in their last 12 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 10-4 in their last 14 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 40-17 in their last 57 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 44-20 in their last 64 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 39-18 in their last 57 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 15-7 in their last 22 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 15-7 in their last 22 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Cubs are 54-26 in their last 80 home games. Cubs are 5-11 in their last 16 overall. Cubs are 5-11 in their last 16 games on grass. Cubs are 3-7 in their last 10 games following a loss. Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series. Cubs are 5-15 in their last 20 vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 1-8 in their last 9 vs. National League East. Cubs are 4-0 in Hendricks' last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 5-0 in Hendricks' last 5 starts. Cubs are 5-0 in Hendricks' last 5 starts on grass. Cubs are 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Cubs are 22-8 in Hendricks' last 30 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 22-8 in Hendricks' last 30 home starts. Cubs are 8-3 in Hendricks' last 11 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 5-2 in Hendricks' last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 13-6 in Hendricks' last 19 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 1-7 in Hendricks' last 8 Wednesday starts.

OU Trends

NY Mets

Under is 3-0-1 in Mets last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 7-0 in Mets last 7 road games. Under is 6-0 in Mets last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 8-0 in Mets last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Mets last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 5-0 in Mets last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-0-1 in Mets last 7 during game 3 of a series. Under is 5-0 in Mets last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 12-3-1 in Mets last 16 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 games following a win. Under is 16-5-1 in Mets last 22 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 20-7-1 in Mets last 28 overall. Under is 20-7-1 in Mets last 28 on grass. Over is 19-7-1 in Mets last 27 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 15-7 in Mets last 22 Wednesday games. Under is 4-0 in Colons last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Colons last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Colons last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 8-1-1 in Colons last 10 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Colons last 6 Wednesday starts. Over is 4-1-1 in Colons last 6 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 3-1-1 in Colons last 5 starts on grass. Under is 3-1-1 in Colons last 5 starts overall. Over is 6-2-1 in Colons last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-2-1 in Colons last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Chi. Cubs

Under is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 overall. Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 on grass. Under is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 14-2 in Cubs last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 14-2 in Cubs last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 17-4 in Cubs last 21 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 21-5 in Cubs last 26 home games. Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 Wednesday games. Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 8-2-1 in Cubs last 11 during game 3 of a series. Over is 9-3-1 in Cubs last 13 games following a loss. Under is 3-1-1 in Cubs last 5 vs. National League East. Under is 6-1 in Hendricks' last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-1 in Hendricks' last 6 starts vs. National League East. Over is 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts on grass. Over is 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts overall. Under is 7-2 in Hendricks' last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 9-3 in Hendricks' last 12 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Hendricks' last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Head to Head

Mets are 9-1 in the last 10 meetings. Under is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings in Chicago. Under is 11-5-3 in the last 19 meetings. Mets are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings in Chicago.

Umpire Trends - Jim Wolf

Home team is 4-0 in Wolfs last 4 games behind home plate. Road team is 5-1 in Wolfs last 6 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. New York. Over is 5-1 in Wolfs last 6 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. New York. Road team is 8-2 in Wolfs last 10 games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Home team is 4-1 in Wolfs last 5 games behind home plate vs. New York. Over is 9-3 in Wolfs last 12 games behind home plate vs. New York. Mets are 8-26 in their last 34 games with Wolf behind home plate. Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 Wednesday games with Wolf behind home plate.