MLB Betting Info. 6/11

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Preview: Marlins (32-29) at Diamondbacks (26-37)


Game: 2
Venue: Chase Field
Date: June 11, 2016 10:10 PM EDT


PHOENIX -- Miami right-hander Jose Fernandez is on the verge of franchise history and Ichiro Suzuki is closing in on a career hits record.


Arizona is just trying to win another game at home.


Fernandez, 9-2 with a 2.29 ERA, will attempt to set a Marlins record with his ninth straight victory Saturday at Chase Field when he faces Arizona right-hander Zack Godley, who will be recalled from Triple-A Reno to make a spot start.


Fernandez, who beat the Diamondbacks in Miami earlier this season, is tied with Marlins left-hander Chris Hammond for the team record for consecutive wins, and he has been something special -- 1.38 ERA, 78 strikeouts -- during the 8-0 run that began with a 5-3 victory at the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 28.


Only former D-backs left-hander Randy Johnson (1999, 2000) and Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw have better numbers during an eight-game winning streak.


"I think we see a more under control guy that is using his whole mix," Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said. "Not going out and throwing the ball through a wall every pitch.


"He's using a little two-seamer. He knows the guys who will probably jump him early with the fastball or in breaking ball counts. He has been able to locate that one away and keep them of the other. It's like having two different fastballs. He's emotional. That has't changed. He still gets fired up. I think he has been more calm being before his starts. He loves to compete. You don't want to take any of that away."


Suzuki grounded into a forceout as a pinch-hitter Friday and remained five hits short of tying Pete Rose (4,256) for hits in a professional career. He had 1,278 hits during his nine Nippon Professional Baseball seasons.


Suzuki, 42, had seven hits in a three-game series at Minnesota that ended Thursday, but Mattingly wants to monitor his playing time.


"It was easy in Minnesota because of the DH and the way the pitching we set up there," Mattingly said. "The thing that I have to watch is time. We have to make sure he gets his breaks in there."


The Diamondbacks had 13 hits but could not withstand Miami's seventh-inning rally Friday while falling to 26-37 and dropping into the cellar in the NL West, 11 games below .500 for the first time this season. Arizona is 10-23 at home, and only Atlanta (7-23) has fewer home victories.


Arizona brought up power hitting rookie outfielder Peter O'Brien on Friday and manager Chip Hale said he will get a good look. O'Brien was leading the affiliated minor leagues with 17 homers and 142 total bases while slashing .330/.356/.670 with 52 RBIs in 51 games at Reno.


"He's going to play close to every day, five out of six, five out of seven," Hale said. "Going to give him an opportunity. He's earned it. We want to see what he can do."

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Preview: Rangers (37-24) at Mariners (34-27)


Game: 2
Venue: Safeco Field
Date: June 11, 2016 10:10 PM EDT


SEATTLE -- The Seattle Mariners still have a ways to go to catch the Texas Rangers, but they made a step in the right direction Friday night.


Having finally beat Texas after a three-game sweep last weekend, the Mariners are back within three games of the American League West leaders heading into Saturday's game.


"They obviously beat us pretty good in Texas," Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager said after Friday night's 7-5 win. "This is a new series, and you turn the page."


The Mariners' home series started off in the right direction when three home runs -- one from Seager and a pair from rookie first baseman Dae-Ho Lee -- put Seattle ahead 5-1 in the fourth inning. The Rangers rallied to get within a run in the eighth before falling short in the end.


"The two home runs there in the fourth inning were a challenge for us, but still our guys clipped back into it," said Texas manager Jeff Banister, whose team still holds a 5-2 record against Seattle this season. "That was nice to see."


The Mariners will face a right-handed pitcher for the only time this series, with the Rangers sending veteran Colby Lewis (5-0, 3.20 ERA) to the mound. Lewis lost both his starts against Seattle last season, due in large part to only three total runs scored by the Rangers in those games. Run support hasn't been a problem for Lewis this year, as Texas has scored six or more runs in five of his past six starts.


Seattle's .268 batting average against right-handed pitchers ranked third in the American League heading into Friday night's action. The Mariners, who feature the left-handed bats of Robinson Cano and Kyle Seager, were hitting .250 against southpaws -- the best average in the AL.


The Rangers' biggest concern may well be which Mariners player will hit multiple homers in the game. It's become a nightly occurrence for a Seattle team that's had four different players turn in two-homer games on four consecutive nights. Lee joined teammates Nelson Cruz, Chris Iannetta and Robinson Cano when he hit a pair of homers in Friday's 7-5 win.


"It feels good to be a part of history," Lee said through an interpreter after the game.


Texas will see lefty James Paxton (0-2, 3.72 ERA) for the first time this season. Paxton, a 27-year-old fireballer who has spent parts of the past three injury-plagued seasons with the Mariners, faced the Rangers twice last season and had his share of struggles. Texas hung 10 hits and seven runs while chasing the big southpaw in the third inning of an April game, then Paxton walked four batters in 4 1/3 innings against the Rangers after a September recall.


The teams will finish off the series Sunday, with Seattle's Wade Miley going against the Rangers' Cole Hamels in a battle of left-handed starters, then the AL West rivals won't meet again until late August.


Until then, the Mariners just want to stay in the hunt. Friday's win was a good step in that direction.

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Five to Follow MLB Betting: Saturday, June 11, 2016, Opening Line Report
by Alan Matthews


If the Miami Marlins are even thinking about trading ace Jose Fernandez because they know he's leaving as a free agent after the 2018 season and they can't re-sign him (they won't be able to), his value will never be higher than after this year if Fernandez keeps going at his current pace -- plus the team acquiring him would get two full seasons. The single-season major-league record for strikeout rate -- percentage of plate appearances that the pitcher strikes out batters -- is 37.5 percent, set by Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez in 1999 when he whiffed 313 batters and won the Cy Young for the Red Sox. Right now, Fernandez is at 37.7 percent with his 110 strikeouts. Fernandez brings an eight-game winning streak into Saturday's start. That's tied with Chris Hammond (1993) for longest in Marlins history.




Cubs at Braves (+263, 7.5)


A 4:10 p.m. matinee here. No-hit alert for the Cubs' Jake Arrieta (9-1, 1.80)? Actually, the reigning NL Cy Young winner is slacking a bit as the Cubs have lost his past two starts. Arrieta's franchise-record streak of 20 straight wins, tied for the third-most consecutive winning decisions in MLB history, ended Sunday against Arizona when he allowed three runs and nine hits in five innings, although he struck out 12. The D'backs had 10 balls put in play against Arrieta and nine were hits. That's crazy luck. Arrieta's previous personal loss was July 25, 2015, when the Cubs were no-hit by then-Phillies lefty Cole Hamels. Arrieta was 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA last year against the Braves in two starts. A.J. Pierzynski is 8-for-14 with two homers against him. Atlanta's Matt Wisler (2-6, 3.98) was destroyed Sunday at the Dodgers, allowing eight runs and nine hits (three homers) in four innings. The Cubs' Kris Bryant, Dexter Fowler and Miguel Montero all have homered in their career off Wisler. No Cub has more than three official at-bats against him.


Key trends: The Cubs are 23-3 in Arrieta's past 26 road starts. The Cubs are 0-6 in Wisler's past six at home. The "over/under" has gone under in 20 of Arrieta's past 32 vs. teams with a losing record.


Early lean: Braves and under. Yes Braves. I believe in trap games in MLB and this is one. Plus Joe Maddon likes to rest a regular or two in a day game after a night one.


A's at Reds (-136, 9.5)


Another 4:10 p.m. ET start. Oakland again loses the DH in the weekend's only interleague series. Cincinnati will be without outfielder Billy Hamilton as he's in MLB's concussion protocol. The A's were hoping to start top trade candidate and current ace Rich Hill here. He might be the top arm available for a reasonable price on the market, but Hill had to be scratched after reinjuring his groin during a bullpen session Wednesday. Hill originally suffered the injury on May 29. He was the AL Pitcher of the Month in May. So the A's turn to Kendall Graveman (2-6, 5.49), who was originally set for Sunday. He last pitched in Houston last Sunday and allowed five runs and seven hits in 4.1 innings. Graveman has never faced the Reds. Cincinnati goes with former A's right-hander Dan Straily (3-2, 3.34), another trade candidate; in fact, he's a goner barring injury. Straily got a no-decision last time out vs. Washington, allowing two runs and two hits in seven innings. Straily was with Oakland from 2012-14 and has never faced the A's.


Key trends: The A's are 0-5 in Graveman's past five on the road. The Reds are 4-1 in Straily's past five at home. The over is 4-1 in Graveman's past five on the road.


Early lean: Reds and over.


Padres at Rockies (-215, 12.5)


Yet another 4:10 p.m. ET first pitch. At least for right now, the Padres have to be tickled they traded James Shields to the White Sox last weekend because Shields was crushed in his Chicago debut on Wednesday. Perhaps the Friars actually sold Shields at his highest value? One of the two minor-leaguers the White Sox sent back to San Diego was 26-year-old right-hander Erik Johnson, once Chicago's top pitching prospect, and he makes his Padres debut here. Johnson did make two big-league starts with the Pale Hose this year and was 0-2 with a 6.94 ERA. He is 7-6 with a 4.50 ERA in 98 career MLB innings. Johnson was having a very good year in Triple-A. A few Rockies have faced him. Charlie Blackmon, Carlos Gonzalez and DJ LeMahieu are each 2-for-3 off Johnson. Colorado goes with Tyler Chatwood (7-2, 2.79). At this point, the Rockies should simply save him for road starts as Chatwood leads the majors with a 0.65 road ERA. He's 2-4 with a 5.30 ERA at home. Chatwood won in San Diego on May 5, throwing eight shutout innings.


Key trends: The Rockies are 2-5 in Chatwood's past seven at home. The under is 5-1 in his past six there.


Early lean: Rockies and over -- highest total of the year.


Astros at Rays (-127, 7.5)


A fourth 4:10 p.m. ET start. Houston avoided complete disaster on Thursday when star shortstop and reigning AL Rookie of the Year Carlos Correa hurt his ankle while running out a grounder against Texas. It looked potentially bad, but X-rays were negative and the team is calling it a sprain. He might obviously miss a few games. Correa is hitting .256 with eight homers and 32 RBIs this season. It might be an easier lineup for Tampa Bay ace Chris Archer (4-7, 4.73) to face. He snapped a three-start losing streak last time out in Arizona, allowing three runs and striking out a season-high 12 in six innings. Archer is 3-1 with a 0.80 ERA in five career starts against Houston. Jose Altuve is 3-for-13 off him. Houston goes with Mike Fiers (3-3, 5.00). He hasn't won since May 9, and the Astros are 0-5 in his five road starts this year with Fiers carrying a 7.20 ERA. He has never faced Tampa Bay.


Key trends: Houston is 0-5 in Fiers' past five road starts. The Rays are 2-7 in Archer's past nine following a quality start in his most recent appearance. The over is 6-0-1 in Fiers' past seven on the road.


Early lean: Rays and over.


Marlins at Diamondbacks (TBA)


Fernandez (9-2, 2.29) is certainly putting himself in the Cy Young conversation. He outdueled the Mets' Matt Harvey last Sunday in throwing seven shutout innings and striking out a career-high-tying 14. Fernandez thus became the first pitcher since ERA became an official statistic to go five consecutive starts earning a win while allowing no more than one earned run and striking out at least nine batters in each outing. The last time Fernandez allowed more than one earned was in a win over Arizona on May 4 when Fernandez allowed three in five innings. That tied his shortest outing of the season. The Snakes' Paul Goldschmidt is 2-for-9 with a double off him. David Peralta is 1-for-5 with a homer. Arizona is expected to call up Zack Godley for a spot start here. The 26-year-old right-hander is 4-5 with a 3.61 ERA this season in the minors, splitting time between Double-A and Triple-A. Godley was 5-1 with a 3.19 ERA in 36.2 innings last year as a rookie with Arizona.


Key trends: The Marlins are 9-1 in Fernandez's past 10 Saturday starts. The under is 6-1 in his past seven.


Early lean: TBA because Arizona hasn't officially announced its starter yet. Obviously the Marlins will be favored regardless of who it is behind the red-hot Fernandez -- stick with him.

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'Runs at a Premium'


Kansas City at Chicago White Sox June 11, 2:10 EST


Two struggling teams get ready to duel again after the White Sox held on for a 7-5 win last night handing Royals an eight consecutive defeat on the current ten game road swing that has seen the club cross just 1.6 runs/game while allowing the host teams 6.1 per/contest. As for Chicago, Friday's victory was the second in-a-row but Pale Hose remain a dreadful 5-12 the past seventeen platting 3.8 runs/game with the pitching staff surrendering 5.7 per/contest.


The White Sox are -$1.55 home favorites with the total set at 8.5 at most shops.


Jose Quintana will start for Chicago which doesn't engender a lot of confidence. The southpaw carries a five-game skid into his outing. Another obstacle for Chicago, Quintana has struggled career-wise against Kansas City going 1-7 in 19 starts (5-14 TSR) with White Sox currently ridding a 2-10 slide vs K.C. w/Quintana and 1-9 skid in his ten career starts vs Royals at U.S. Cellular Field.


Danny Duffy gets the call for Kansas City. The Royals won both of the lefties starts vs Chicago this season and have won 8 of his 11 career starts in this series.


Taking an underdog is always a risky proposition, though in this case, the amount of negative data Chicago carries into the contest with Quintana makes it much less risky.

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MLB


Saturday's games


National League games


Phillies @ Nationals
Nola is 2-1, 3.00 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.


Roark is 2-1, 3.80 in his last four starts, three of which stayed under. .


Phillies lost 15 of last 20 games; over is 6-2 in their last eight road games. Washington won four of last five games; over is 6-2 in their last eight home games.


Cardinals @ Pirates
Martinez is 2-0, 1.93 in his last two starts; four of his last five starts went over. .


Liriano is 1-4, 7.76 in his last five starts (over 6-5).


Cardinals won five of last six games; five of their last six games went over. Pittsburgh lost ten of last 14 games; over is 9-2 in their last eleven home games.


Cubs @ Braves
Arrieta is 3-1, 2.81 in his last five starts (over 10-2).


Wisler is 0-3, 7.41 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.


Cubs won 12 of last 16 games; four of their last six road games went over. Atlanta lost six of last eight games; six of their last eight games stayed under.


Mets @ Brewers
Verrett is 2-1, 4.30 in three starts this year (over 1-1-1).


Peralta is 1-3, 7.20 in his last five starts; seven of his last nine went over.


Mets are 6-3 in last nine road games, five of their last six games stayed under total. Milwaukee is 4-5 in its last nine home games; under is 6-2 in its last eight games.


Padres @ Rockies
Johnson is making his Padre debut; he was .


Chatwood is 3-1, 2.94 in his last five starts (under 11-1).


Padres lost eight of last ten road games; seven of last eight San Diego road games went over. Colorado won four of its last six home games; seven of their last eight home games went over the total.


Marlins @ Diamondbacks
Fernandez is 8-0, 1.38 in his last eight starts; six of his last seven stayed under.


Godley is making his first '16 start; he was 4-5, 3.61 in 11 AAA starts, is 5-1, 3.19 in nine MLB games (six starts) in his career.


Marlins lost four of last seven games; last six Miami road games went over. Arizona lost 16 of last 22 home games; eight of last nine Arizona home games went over.


Dodgers @ Giants
Kazmir is 2-0, 2.12 in his last three starts (over 5-2 last seven).


Samardzija is 0-2, 9.90 in his last two starts; his last three went over.


Dodgers lost eight of last 13 road games; nine of last 11 LA games stayed under total. San Francisco won six of last eight home games; under is 5-1-1 in their last six home games.




American League games


Tigers @ New York
Verlander is 3-1, 2.73 in his last four starts; four of his last five stayed under.


Tanaka is 2-1, 1.67 in his last four starts, which all stayed under total.


Bronx won six of last seven games, under is 7-4-1 in their last 12 games. Tigers won five of its last seven games; six of its last seven road games stayed under


Orioles @ Blue Jays
Wright is 2-0, 5.40 in his last five starts; six of his alst seven went over.


Happ is 1-3, 6.26 in his last five starts; three of his last four stayed under.


Toronto lost three of last five games; under is 8-3-1 in their last 12. Baltimore won eight of its last ten games; four of its last five road games went over.


Astros @ Rays
Fiers is 0-2, 5.73 in his last four starts; over is 6-1-1 in his last eight.


Archer is 1-3, 7.04 in his last four starts; five of his last six went over.


Astros lost four of their last five games, with last four staying under. Tampa Bay won six of its last seven games; seven of Rays' last ten games went over the total.


Red Sox @ Twins
Rodriguez is 1-1, 5.40 in two starts this year (under 2-0).


Gibson is making first start since April 22; he is 0-3, 7.08 in four starts (under 3-1).


Red Sox lost five of last eight games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six. Minnesota lost eight of last eleven games; nine of Twins' last 11 home games went over the total.


Royals @ White Sox
Young is 0-3, 7.94 in his last four starts (over 4-4).


Quintana is 0-5, 4.35 in his last five starts; his last 11 starts all stayed under.


Royals lost last nine road games; under is 4-2-1 in KC's last seven games. Chicago is 8-20 in its last 28 games; under is 8-5 in White Sox' last 13 home games.


Indians @ Angels
Bauer is 1-0, 3.05 in his last three starts (under 5-3).


Shoemaker is 0-2, 3.68 in his last two starts; three of his last four stayed under.


Indians won eight of last ten games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six road games. Angels lost their last five games; five of their last six home games stayed under.


Rangers @ Mariners
Lewis is 3-0, 3.75 in his last four starts; five of his last six went over.


Paxton is 0-2, 10.24 in two starts this year (over 1-1).


Rangers are 15-5 in their last 20 games; four of their last six road games stayed under. Seattle won five of last seven home games; over is 12-4-1 in its last 17 games overall.




Interleague


A's @ Reds
Mendgen is making his MLB debut here; he is 5-1, 1.19 in 11 minor league starts this season, four in AA, seven in AAA. .


Former Athletic Straily is 0-0, 2.37 in his last three home starts; four of his last five starts overall went over the total.


A's lost their last eight road games; over is 13-6-1 in their last 20 road games. Reds are 7-4 in their last 11 games, five of their last six home games went over the total.




Teams won-lost records when this pitcher starts:


Phil-Wsh-- Nola 7-5; Roark 5-7
StL-Pitt-- Martinez 6-5; Liriano 6-5
Chi-Atl-- Arrieta 2-9; Wisler
NY-Mil-- Verrett 2-1; Peralta 4-8
SD-Col-- Johnson 0-0/0-2; Chatwood 8-4
Mia-Az-- Fernandez 10-2; Godley 0-0
LA-SF-- Kazmir 6-6; Samardzija 7-5


Det-NY-- Verlander 6-6; Tanaka 8-4
Balt-Tor-- Wright 7-3; Happ 7-5
Hst-TB-- Fiers 5-6; Archer 5-8
Bos-Minn-- Rodriguez 1-1; Gibson 1-3
KC-Chi-- Young 2-6; Quintana 6-6
Clev-LAA-- Bauer 4-4; Shoemaker 3-8
Tex-Sea-- Lewis 8-4; Paxton 0-2


A's-Cin-- Mengden 0-0; Straily 5-5




Starting pitchers allowing 1+ runs in first inning:


Phil-Wsh-- Nola 5-12; Roark 2-12
StL-Pitt-- Martinez 1-11; Liriano 3-11
Chi-Atl-- Arrieta 5-11; Wisler
NY-Mil-- Verrett 1-3; Peralta 6-12
SD-Col-- Johnson 1-2; Chatwood 3-12
Mia-Az-- Fernandez 3-12; Godley 0-0
LA-SF-- Kazmir 6-12; Samardzija 2-12


Det-NY-- Verlander 5-12; Tanaka 2-10
Balt-Tor-- Wright 2-10; Happ 4-12
Hst-TB-- Fiers 3-11; Archer 6-13
Bos-Minn-- Rodriguez 1-2; Gibson 2-4
KC-Chi-- Young 5-8; Quintana 1-12
Clev-LA-- Bauer 3-8; Shoemaker 3-11
Tex-Sea-- Lewis 6-12; Paxton 1-2


A's-Cin-- Mengden 0-0; Straily 1-10




Umpires


Phil-Wsh-- Favorites won seven of nine HGibson games.
StL-Pitt-- Five of last six Estabrook games stayed under.
Chi-Atl-- Five of last six Layne games went over total.
NY-Mil-- Six of last nine Rackley games stayed under.
SD-Col-- Last four Emmel games stayed under the total.
Mia-Az-- Last three Barksdale games stayed under total.
LA-SF-- Over is 7-1-2 in BWelke games this season.


Det-NY-- Seven of last nine May games went over total.
Balt-Tor-- Underdogs won six of last ten Tumpane games.
Hst-TB-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Bellino games.
Bos-Minn-- Over is 7-4 in Johnson games this season.
KC-Chi-- Underdogs won six of last eight Guccione games.
Clev-LA-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Drake games.
Tex-Sea-- Under is 5-3 in last eight Blakmey games.


A's-Cin-- Road team won nine of last ten Reynolds games.

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Preview: Phillies at Nationals

Current Conditions - Washington

CLOUDS AND SUN 72 °F
Wind: S 9
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Philadelphia Phillies (29-32) at Washington Nationals (37-24)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 11 - 12:05 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Washington Nationals have made amends after being unceremoniously swept by the Philadelphia Phillies in April, outscoring their National League East rival by a 25-12 margin en route to winning the last four encounters. Washington looks to ride its potent offense toward another victory on Saturday afternoon when the clubs play the second contest of their three-game series.

Daniel Murphy drove in three runs in Friday's 9-6 triumph to improve to 14-for-38 (.368) in the season series. The 31-year-old Murphy is 7-for-20 (.350) with two homers, eight RBIs and seven runs scored in his last five games for the first-place Nationals, who have erupted for 41 runs during their last five contests (4-1). Philadelphia is careening in the other direction with losses in 15 of its last 20 to get comfortable in fourth place. Tommy Joseph is making the most of his playing time as the rookie first baseman belted a pair of two-run homers to improve to 11-for-24 (.458) with four blasts and seven RBIs in his last seven games.

TV: 12:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, CSN Philadelphia, MASN, USA-9 (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Aaron Nola (5-4, 2.65 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Tanner Roark (4-4, 3.21)

Nola recorded his ninth straight quality start on Sunday after matching a season high with nine strikeouts in six shutout innings of an 8-1 rout of Milwaukee. The 23-year-old has won five of his last seven decisions overall, but is 0-2 in three meetings with Washington this season - with a seven-run performance serving as a lowlight in an 8-1 setback on April 16. Nola has struggled mightily against Bryce Harper, who is 6-for-10 with two homers and four RBIs against the hurler.

Roark was fortunate to walk away with a no-decision in his last outing on Sunday as he permitted five runs in a season-worst three innings. The 29-year-old will look to record his third straight strong outing versus Philadelphia this season, as he scattered just two hits in seven scoreless innings of a no-decision on April 28 before allowing just two runs in seven frames of a 4-3 win on May 30. Freddy Galvis belted a solo homer off Roark in the most recent meeting to improve to 2-for-6 versus the hurler.

WALK-OFFS

1. Former Phillie OF Jayson Werth is 12-for-37 (.342) with four homers, 13 RBIs and eight runs scored in his last 10 games.

2. Philadelphia 3B Maikel Franco's struggles have been evident as he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts on Friday to drop to 4-for-34 (.117) in the season series.

3. Washington OF Ben Revere, who is also a former Phillie, has answered an 0-for-23 stretch by going 8-for-19 (.421) with six runs scored in his last four contests.

PREDICTION: Nationals 5, Phillies 3

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Trends - Philadelphia at Washington
W/L Trends

Philadelphia

Phillies are 19-39 in their last 58 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Phillies are 28-58 in their last 86 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Phillies are 3-7 in their last 10 games following a loss. Phillies are 3-9 in their last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter. Phillies are 2-7 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Phillies are 3-11 in their last 14 overall. Phillies are 3-11 in their last 14 games on grass. Phillies are 2-8 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Phillies are 1-9 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 0-4 in their last 4 road games. Phillies are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League East. Phillies are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Phillies are 5-0 in Nolas last 5 road starts. Phillies are 7-2 in Nolas last 9 starts. Phillies are 7-2 in Nolas last 9 starts on grass. Phillies are 6-2 in Nolas last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Phillies are 3-7 in Nolas last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 2-6 in Nolas last 8 starts vs. National League East. Phillies are 1-4 in Nolas last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Phillies are 1-4 in Nolas last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Washington

Nationals are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League East. Nationals are 8-1 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Nationals are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass. Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a win. Nationals are 65-31 in their last 96 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games. Nationals are 5-2 in Roarks last 7 starts during game 2 of a series. Nationals are 4-9 in Roarks last 13 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 4-9 in Roarks last 13 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 5-12 in Roarks last 17 starts. Nationals are 5-12 in Roarks last 17 starts on grass. Nationals are 3-9 in Roarks last 12 starts vs. National League East. Nationals are 2-6 in Roarks last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 2-6 in Roarks last 8 home starts. Nationals are 1-4 in Roarks last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

Philadelphia

Over is 6-1 in Phillies last 7 overall. Over is 6-1 in Phillies last 7 on grass. Under is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 Saturday games. Over is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-2-1 in Phillies last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 21-6 in Phillies last 27 during game 2 of a series. Under is 8-3 in Phillies last 11 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-1 in Nolas last 8 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 6-1 in Nolas last 7 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 6-2 in Nolas last 8 road starts.

Washington

Over is 5-0-1 in Nationals last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-0 in Nationals last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1-1 in Nationals last 8 overall. Over is 6-1-1 in Nationals last 8 on grass. Over is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 9-2-1 in Nationals last 12 during game 2 of a series. Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1-2 in Nationals last 7 Saturday games. Over is 4-1-1 in Nationals last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 6-2-2 in Nationals last 10 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-1-1 in Nationals last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Nationals last 5 games following a win. Under is 17-6-4 in Nationals last 27 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 29-11-5 in Nationals last 45 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 39-19-6 in Nationals last 64 home games. Under is 4-0-1 in Roarks last 5 Saturday starts. Under is 5-0-1 in Roarks last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0-1 in Roarks last 5 home starts. Under is 8-2-1 in Roarks last 11 starts on grass. Under is 8-2-1 in Roarks last 11 starts overall. Over is 4-1 in Roarks last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 18-6-2 in Roarks last 26 starts vs. National League East. Under is 15-5-2 in Roarks last 22 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Phillies are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Washington. Under is 4-1 in Roarks last 5 starts vs. Phillies. Under is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings. Nationals are 1-4 in Roarks last 5 starts vs. Phillies. Phillies are 1-4 in Nolas last 5 starts vs. Nationals. Phillies are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Tripp Gibson

Home team is 4-1 in Gibsons last 5 Saturday games behind home plate. Under is 11-4 in Gibsons last 15 Saturday games behind home plate. Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Gibson behind home plate

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/11

Preview: Orioles at Blue Jays

Current Conditions - Toronto

P/SUNNY 77 °F
Wind: W 18
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Baltimore Orioles (36-24) at Toronto Blue Jays (33-30)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 11 - 1:07 PM EST
WHERE: Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Edwin Encarnacion snapped out of a slump in a big way last time out and hopes to build off that emotion when his Toronto Blue Jays host the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday afternoon in the third contest of their four-game series. Encarnacion was hitless in his previous 19 at-bats before belting a walk-off solo homer in the 10th inning to edge the Orioles 4-3 on Friday.

Encarnacion has belted 13 homers this season and notched his 600th RBI with the Blue Jays on Friday as fellow slugger Jose Bautista (12 homers) sat out with a tight quadriceps and sore hip flexor. Bautista could return Saturday as Toronto sends J.A. Happ to the mound against Mike Wright after Baltimore saw its five-game winning streak come to an end. Chris Davis is on a roll for the Orioles as he went deep for the third consecutive contest on Friday, posting his fifth and sixth RBIs during that span. Baltimore’s Manny Machado went 0-for-4 with a run scored on Friday as he intends to appeal the four-game suspension for his role in a recent brawl with the Kansas City Royals.

TV: 1:07 p.m. ET, MASN 2, WJZ (Baltimore), Sportsnet, TVA (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Mike Wright (3-3, 5.14 ERA) vs. Blue Jays LH J.A. Happ (6-3, 3.57)

Wright has not lost in his last five starts, winning his second in that span last time out when he limited Kansas City to one unearned run over seven innings. The 26-year-old East Carolina product gave up six runs and four homers in his previous start versus Boston on June 1. Bautista is 3-for-6 with a homer against Wright, who yielded three runs and six hits in six frames of a loss to Toronto on April 19.

Happ surrendered six runs and six hits in five innings last time out after two straight starts in which he yielded one run. The 33-year-old Northwestern product began the season 5-0 but has won just once since then despite giving up three or fewer runs three times in that span. Pedro Alvarez is 3-for-7 with a double versus Happ, who is 2-3 with a 3.56 ERA in nine career games (eight starts) against the Orioles.

WALK-OFFS

1. Orioles DH-OF Mark Trumbo, who has belted 20 homers, went 0-for-3 on Friday but has registered multiple hits in five of his last nine contests.

2. Toronto CF Kevin Pillar is 7-for-14 with three RBIs over his last four games.

3. Baltimore 2B Jonathan Schoop homered for the first time since May 22 on Friday – his ninth blast of the season.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 6, Orioles 4

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/11

Trends - Baltimore at Toronto
W/L Trends

Baltimore

Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series. Orioles are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Orioles are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss. Orioles are 11-4 in their last 15 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Orioles are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. American League East. Orioles are 4-0 in Wrights last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Orioles are 5-0 in Wrights last 5 starts. Orioles are 2-5 in Wrights last 7 starts vs. American League East. Orioles are 1-4 in Wrights last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Toronto

Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series. Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 games on astroturf. Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 home games. Blue Jays are 10-3 in their last 13 vs. American League East. Blue Jays are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Blue Jays are 10-4 in their last 14 games vs. a right-handed starter. Blue Jays are 11-5 in their last 16 overall. Blue Jays are 38-18 in their last 56 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Blue Jays are 37-18 in their last 55 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Blue Jays are 1-5 in their last 6 Saturday games. Blue Jays are 6-0 in Happs last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Blue Jays are 6-0 in Happs last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Blue Jays are 6-1 in Happs last 7 home starts. Blue Jays are 6-1 in Happs last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Blue Jays are 3-7 in Happs last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Blue Jays are 2-5 in Happs last 7 Saturday starts.

OU Trends

Baltimore

Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 road games. Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 on astroturf. Over is 7-2 in Orioles last 9 Saturday games. Under is 13-5-1 in Orioles last 19 vs. American League East. Under is 36-15-2 in Orioles last 53 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 12-5-2 in Orioles last 19 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-1-1 in Wrights last 7 starts overall. Over is 5-2-1 in Wrights last 8 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 5-2 in Wrights last 7 road starts.

Toronto

Under is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 on astroturf. Under is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 home games. Under is 18-5-3 in Blue Jays last 26 during game 3 of a series. Over is 10-3-2 in Blue Jays last 15 Saturday games. Over is 3-1-1 in Blue Jays last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 3-1-1 in Blue Jays last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 8-3-1 in Blue Jays last 12 overall. Under is 20-8 in Blue Jays last 28 vs. American League East. Under is 21-9-1 in Blue Jays last 31 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 9-1-1 in Happs last 11 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Happs last 5 Saturday starts. Under is 24-6-1 in Happs last 31 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 4-1 in Happs last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Happs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 21-7-1 in Happs last 29 starts vs. American League East. Under is 25-9 in Happs last 34 starts on astroturf. Under is 22-8 in Happs last 30 home starts. Under is 34-16-1 in Happs last 51 starts overall. Under is 17-8-1 in Happs last 26 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 6-0 in Happs last 6 starts vs. Orioles. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Orioles are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings. Orioles are 22-51 in the last 73 meetings in Toronto.

Umpire Trends - John Tumpane

Over is 4-0 in Tumpanes last 4 Saturday games behind home plate. Home team is 4-0 in Tumpanes last 4 games behind home plate. Home team is 5-1 in Tumpanes last 6 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore. Over is 6-2 in Tumpanes last 8 games behind home plate vs. Toronto. Home team is 5-2 in Tumpanes last 7 Saturday games behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/11

Preview: Red Sox at Twins

Weather information is currently unavailable. 5-Day Forecast
GAME: Boston Red Sox (35-25) at Minnesota Twins (18-42)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 11 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Dustin Pedroia and the Boston Red Sox have been white-hot at the plate of late, and both faced little resistance from the Minnesota Twins in the opener of their three-game series. Pedroia collected two doubles and a single to extend his hitting streak to 16 games for visiting Boston, which vies for a series victory on Saturday afternoon.

Xander Bogaerts homered to highlight his career high-tying four-hit performance in Friday's 8-1 rout. Both Bogaerts and Pedroia have been cooled in a small sample size versus Saturday starter Kyle Gibson, going a combined 0-for-6. While the Red Sox have recorded at least five runs in 10 of their last 13 games, Minnesota ruined any positive momentum it gained from a four-game winning streak by losing eight of its 11 subsequent contests. Eduardo Nunez, who scored his team's lone run in the opener, has hit safely in 14 of his last 16 contests.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), FSN North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH Eduardo Rodriguez (1-1, 5.40 ERA) vs. Twins RH Kyle Gibson (0-3, 6.10)

After pitching well in his season debut, Rodriguez was ripped for four homers and five runs total in 5 2/3 innings of a 5-4 setback to Toronto on Sunday. The 23-year-old Venezuelan issued three walks and did not strike out a batter versus the Blue Jays after reversing those numbers in a 6-2 win at Baltimore on May 31. Rodriguez looks to bounce back against Minnesota, versus which he allowed just one run on two hits and struck out seven in as many innings to pick up the win last season.

Gibson is set to make his first start since April 22 as the 28-year-old worked his way back from both a right shoulder strain and lower-back stiffness. Gibson, who pitched well in a rehab outing with Triple-A Rochester, is looking to rebound after allowing 16 runs and 12 walks over 20 2/3 frames in four starts (20 2/3 innings). Gibson deserved a better fate in his lone career outing versus Boston, recording a no-decision despite allowing two hits and striking out eight in seven innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Boston DH/1B David Ortiz recorded two hits on Friday and is batting .324 (85-for-262) against the team with which he began his major-league career.

2. Minnesota 2B Brian Dozier is 12-for-37 (.324) with eight RBIs in his last nine contests.

3. Twins CF Robbie Grossman is 6-for-17 (.353) with two homers and five RBIs during his five-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 8, Twins 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/11

Trends - Boston at Minnesota
W/L Trends

Boston

Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League Central. Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Red Sox are 11-4 in their last 15 Saturday games. Red Sox are 8-3 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Red Sox are 9-4 in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Red Sox are 35-17 in their last 52 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 5-1 in Rodriguezs last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Red Sox are 5-1 in Rodriguezs last 6 starts during game 2 of a series. Red Sox are 5-1 in Rodriguezs last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 4-1 in Rodriguezs last 5 starts vs. American League Central. Red Sox are 4-1 in Rodriguezs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 6-2 in Rodriguezs last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Red Sox are 5-2 in Rodriguezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 5-2 in Rodriguezs last 7 starts. Red Sox are 5-2 in Rodriguezs last 7 starts on grass.

Minnesota

Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Twins are 21-44 in their last 65 vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 10-22 in their last 32 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 18-45 in their last 63 overall. Twins are 18-45 in their last 63 games on grass. Twins are 9-23 in their last 32 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 3-8 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Twins are 7-19 in their last 26 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 8-22 in their last 30 vs. American League East. Twins are 8-22 in their last 30 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 5-15 in their last 20 during game 2 of a series. Twins are 5-16 in their last 21 home games. Twins are 12-39 in their last 51 games following a loss. Twins are 3-18 in their last 21 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 2-14 in their last 16 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Twins are 6-0 in Gibsons last 6 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance. Twins are 4-1 in Gibsons last 5 Saturday starts. Twins are 2-5 in Gibsons last 7 starts. Twins are 2-5 in Gibsons last 7 starts on grass. Twins are 7-23 in Gibsons last 30 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 1-4 in Gibsons last 5 starts vs. American League East. Twins are 1-4 in Gibsons last 5 home starts.

OU Trends

Boston

Over is 3-0-1 in Red Sox last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-0-2 in Red Sox last 7 Saturday games. Under is 3-0-3 in Red Sox last 6 vs. American League Central. Over is 10-2-2 in Red Sox last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 3-1-1 in Red Sox last 5 road games. Under is 3-1-1 in Red Sox last 5 games following a win. Over is 22-8-2 in Red Sox last 32 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 8-3-2 in Red Sox last 13 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 18-7-1 in Red Sox last 26 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2-1 in Red Sox last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 12-5-2 in Red Sox last 19 during game 2 of a series. Over is 15-7-4 in Red Sox last 26 on grass. Over is 17-8-4 in Red Sox last 29 overall. Under is 5-0 in Rodriguezs last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Rodriguezs last 5 starts vs. American League Central. Under is 6-1 in Rodriguezs last 7 starts on grass. Under is 6-1 in Rodriguezs last 7 starts overall. Over is 5-1 in Rodriguezs last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Rodriguezs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Rodriguezs last 5 road starts. Over is 5-2 in Rodriguezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Minnesota

Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 3-0-1 in Twins last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 7-0-1 in Twins last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-0-1 in Twins last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 3-0-1 in Twins last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Twins last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 6-1 in Twins last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Twins last 6 during game 2 of a series. Over is 21-5-1 in Twins last 27 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 Saturday games. Over is 12-3-1 in Twins last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 18-6-3 in Twins last 27 games following a loss. Over is 3-1-1 in Twins last 5 vs. American League East. Over is 20-7-1 in Twins last 28 home games. Over is 34-13-4 in Twins last 51 overall. Over is 34-13-4 in Twins last 51 on grass. Under is 7-0 in Gibsons last 7 Saturday starts. Under is 6-0-2 in Gibsons last 8 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-0-1 in Gibsons last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Gibsons last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 13-3-1 in Gibsons last 17 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-2 in Gibsons last 10 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Gibsons last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 7-2 in Gibsons last 9 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance. Under is 15-5-2 in Gibsons last 22 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Gibsons last 8 home starts. Under is 18-7-1 in Gibsons last 26 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Red Sox are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Minnesota.

Umpire Trends - Adrian Johnson

Over is 5-0 in Johnsons last 5 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota. Over is 4-1-1 in Johnsons last 6 Saturday games behind home plate. Over is 4-1 in Johnsons last 5 games behind home plate vs. Boston. Road team is 4-1 in Johnsons last 5 games behind home plate vs. Boston. Over is 11-4-1 in Johnsons last 16 games behind home plate. Twins are 3-8 in their last 11 games with Johnson behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/11

Preview: Royals at White Sox

Current Conditions - Chicago

P/SUNNY 83 °F
Wind: WSW 10
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Kansas City Royals (30-30) at Chicago White Sox (31-30)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 11 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Chicago White Sox have a chance to win three straight games for the first time since May 6-9 when they host the skidding Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon. Alex Avila swatted two of his team's four home runs as Chicago handed Kansas City its eighth consective loss and moved past the Royals into second place in the American League Central.

Since returning from a family emergency leave, Chicago's Melky Cabrera is 8-for-15 with a homer, three doubles and five RBIs over four games. Shortstop Tim Anderson, a first-round draft pick in 2013, recorded a pair of hits in his major-league debut as Chicago ended a nine-game skid against AL Central foes with its 7-5 victory. Kansas City finally got its offense untracked, scoring more runs on Friday than in its previous six games combined as Eric Hosmer belted a pair of homers and drove in three runs. However, the Royals have surrendered 20 homers on their road trip -- 15 by the starting rotation.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, WGN (Chicago)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals LH Danny Duffy (1-1, 3.35 ERA) vs. White Sox LH José Quintana (5-6, 2.58)

With Chris Young sporting an 0-5 mark with a 9.70 ERA and 13 homers allowed in five road starts, Kansas City opted to skip his turn in favor of Duffy on Saturday. Duffy posted his second straight quality start in a losing effort last time out, giving up two runs over 6 1/3 frames at Baltimore after beating Tampa Bay with six innings of three-run ball in his previous turn. Duffy is 3-2 with a 3.81 ERA in 13 career appearances (11 starts) versus the White Sox.

Quintana is coming off his worst - and shortest - outing, lasting only 4 2/3 innings while allowing season highs in runs (five) and hits (nine) at Detroit to lose his fifth consecutive start. Quintana has registered three quality starts during his winless drought, but Chicago's offense hasn't been much of a help with a total of seven runs scored in that span. He allowed four runs in 6 1/3 innings versus the Royals on May 20 to fall to 1-7 with a 4.34 ERA against them.

WALK-OFFS

1. White Sox CF Austin Jackson will undergo surgery to repair a meniscus tear and is expected to be sidelined a minimum of six weeks.

2. Royals C Salvador Perez has recorded multiple hits in six of his last 11 games.

3. Chicago designated SS Jimmy Rollins for assignment to make room for Anderson.

PREDICTION: White Sox 5, Royals 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/11

Trends - Kansas City at Chi. White Sox
W/L Trends

Kansas City

Royals are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 6-1 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Royals are 15-6 in their last 21 games vs. a left-handed starter. Royals are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series. Royals are 7-22 in their last 29 road games. Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. American League Central. Royals are 0-7 in their last 7 games following a loss. Royals are 0-8 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 0-7 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Royals are 0-8 in their last 8 overall. Royals are 0-8 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 0-8 in their last 8 games on grass. Royals are 5-1 in Duffys last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Royals are 4-1 in Duffys last 5 starts during game 2 of a series. Royals are 4-1 in Duffys last 5 starts. Royals are 4-1 in Duffys last 5 starts on grass. Royals are 16-5 in Duffys last 21 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 6-2 in Duffys last 8 starts vs. American League Central. Royals are 12-4 in Duffys last 16 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 19-7 in Duffys last 26 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 11-5 in Duffys last 16 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 2-5 in Duffys last 7 Saturday starts. Royals are 1-5 in Duffys last 6 road starts.

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 8-20 in their last 28 overall. White Sox are 8-20 in their last 28 games on grass. White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 home games. White Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter. White Sox are 3-13 in their last 16 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 3-13 in their last 16 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 3-13 in their last 16 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 1-7 in their last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 1-8 in their last 9 during game 2 of a series. White Sox are 1-9 in their last 10 vs. American League Central. White Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games. White Sox are 4-1 in Quintanas last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 7-15 in Quintanas last 22 starts during game 2 of a series. White Sox are 2-5 in Quintanas last 7 starts vs. American League Central. White Sox are 4-11 in Quintanas last 15 Saturday starts. White Sox are 14-40 in Quintanas last 54 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 1-4 in Quintanas last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. White Sox are 1-4 in Quintanas last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. White Sox are 0-5 in Quintanas last 5 starts. White Sox are 0-5 in Quintanas last 5 starts on grass.

OU Trends

Kansas City

Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 Saturday games. Over is 8-2-1 in Royals last 11 vs. American League Central. Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 4-1 in Royals last 5 during game 2 of a series. Under is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 19-6-1 in Royals last 26 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 12-4-1 in Royals last 17 overall. Over is 12-4-1 in Royals last 17 on grass. Over is 20-8-1 in Royals last 29 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Duffys last 4 Saturday starts. Under is 4-0 in Duffys last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 9-1 in Duffys last 10 road starts. Under is 10-2 in Duffys last 12 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 13-3 in Duffys last 16 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 14-4 in Duffys last 18 starts on grass. Under is 17-5 in Duffys last 22 starts overall. Under is 20-6-2 in Duffys last 28 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 19-6-2 in Duffys last 27 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 21-7 in Duffys last 28 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 9-3 in Duffys last 12 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Duffys last 8 starts vs. American League Central. Under is 9-3 in Duffys last 12 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Duffys last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Chi. White Sox

Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 during game 2 of a series. Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 vs. American League Central. Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 23-7-2 in White Sox last 32 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 6-2 in White Sox last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 14-5-3 in White Sox last 22 Saturday games. Under is 19-7 in White Sox last 26 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 overall. Over is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 on grass. Over is 37-15-3 in White Sox last 55 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-0 in Quintanas last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 9-0 in Quintanas last 9 starts on grass. Under is 5-0 in Quintanas last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Quintanas last 5 home starts. Under is 4-0 in Quintanas last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Quintanas last 5 starts vs. American League Central. Under is 5-0 in Quintanas last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 14-3 in Quintanas last 17 starts overall. Under is 11-3-2 in Quintanas last 16 Saturday starts. Under is 36-13-4 in Quintanas last 53 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 5-2 in Quintanas last 7 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 38-17-2 in Quintanas last 57 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Royals are 4-1 in Duffys last 5 starts vs. White Sox. Royals are 7-2 in the last 9 meetings. Royals are 23-9 in the last 32 meetings in Chicago. Under is 9-4-1 in the last 14 meetings in Chicago. White Sox are 2-10 in Quintanas last 12 starts vs. Royals. White Sox are 1-9 in Quintanas last 10 home starts vs. Royals.

Umpire Trends - Chris Guccione

Under is 5-0-1 in Gucciones last 6 Saturday games behind home plate. Royals are 8-0 in their last 8 games with Guccione behind home plate. Over is 4-0-1 in Gucciones last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Kansas City. Home team is 10-2 in Gucciones last 12 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Home team is 4-1 in Gucciones last 5 games behind home plate. Under is 3-1-1 in Gucciones last 5 games behind home plate. Home team is 29-10 in Gucciones last 39 games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Home team is 8-3 in Gucciones last 11 Saturday games behind home plate. Over is 13-5-1 in Gucciones last 19 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City. Home team is 24-10 in Gucciones last 34 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City. White Sox are 4-11 in their last 15 games with Guccione behind home plate

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/11

Preview: Astros at Rays

Current Conditions - St. Petersburg

M/CLOUDY 82 °F
Wind: ESE 5
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Houston Astros (29-34) at Tampa Bay Rays (28-31)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 11 - 4:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Tampa Bay Rays have changed their course over the last week, winning six of their last seven contests, and look to continue the improvement when they host the Houston Astros on Saturday. The Rays were in a freefall after dropping eight of nine before reviving their season with five wins in the last six contests of a road trip and edging the Astros 4-3 at home on Friday.

Evan Longoria’s 11-game hitting streak ended in the openern of the three-game series, but Steve Pearce has been huge for Tampa Bay - going 9-for-14 during a span of five contests. Chris Archer takes the mound for the Rays with a 3-1 record and 0.80 ERA against the Astros, who will counter with fellow right-hander Mike Fiers. Houston went 11-2 to rise in the standings but has dropped four of its last five contests. Star shortstop Carlos Correa (ankle) missed Friday’s game and hopes to return soon while Jose Altuve remains hot, hitting safely in 15 of his last 16 contests (27-for-64 in that span).

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Mike Fiers (3-3, 5.00 ERA) vs. Rays RH Chris Archer (4-7, 4.73)

Fiers is winless in his last five starts but limited opponents to two or fewer runs in three of those outings. The 30-year-old Floridian has allowed 78 hits – 11 homers – in 66 2/3 innings and faces Tampa Bay for the first time in his career. Logan Morrison is 3-for-5 with an RBI against Fiers, who gave up four runs and eight hits in 5 1/3 frames last time out versus Texas.

Archer snapped a three-game losing streak on Monday by holding Arizona to three runs and five hits over six innings while matching his season high with 12 strikeouts. The 27-year-old North Carolina native gave up two homers in that start to push his season total to 14 in 13 starts after surrendering 19 in 34 outings last year. Archer owns a 2.03 ERA at home and has struggled to a 6.75 mark on the road.

WALK-OFFS

1. Houston RHP Will Harris has not allowed a run in 26 consecutive relief outings spanning 26 1/3 innings.

2. Tampa Bay 2B Logan Forsythe (shoulder) went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI on Friday in his first game in a little over a month.

3. Astros 3B Luis Valbuena is 9-for-23 while registering a seven-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Rays 6, Astros 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/11

Trends - Houston at Tampa Bay
W/L Trends

Houston

Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Astros are 8-2 in their last 10 vs. a team with a losing record. Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Astros are 9-4 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 7-20 in their last 27 games on astroturf. Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 road games. Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 overall. Astros are 4-1 in Fiers' last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Astros are 2-5 in Fiers' last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Astros are 0-5 in Fiers' last 5 road starts. Astros are 0-5 in Fiers' last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Tampa Bay

Rays are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 overall. Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 Saturday games. Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win. Rays are 9-4 in their last 13 during game 2 of a series. Rays are 49-22 in their last 71 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Rays are 3-7 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. American League West. Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 home games. Rays are 7-3 in Archers last 10 Saturday starts. Rays are 9-4 in Archers last 13 starts during game 2 of a series. Rays are 2-7 in Archers last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Rays are 1-4 in Archers last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.

OU Trends

Houston

Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 overall. Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 road games. Under is 3-0-1 in Astros last 4 on astroturf. Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 vs. American League East. Under is 5-1 in Astros last 6 games following a loss. Over is 11-4-1 in Astros last 16 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 during game 2 of a series. Over is 16-7 in Astros last 23 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-0 in Fiers' last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-0 in Fiers' last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 5-0 in Fiers' last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 6-0-1 in Fiers' last 7 road starts. Over is 12-3-1 in Fiers' last 16 starts overall. Over is 4-1 in Fiers' last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Tampa Bay

Under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 13-3-1 in Rays last 17 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 9-3 in Rays last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 18-7-1 in Rays last 26 home games. Over is 20-8-2 in Rays last 30 overall. Over is 12-5-1 in Rays last 18 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 13-6-1 in Rays last 20 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Archers last 4 home starts. Over is 7-1-4 in Archers last 12 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 5-1 in Archers last 6 starts overall. Over is 9-2 in Archers last 11 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts on astroturf. Under is 4-1 in Archers last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-1-1 in Archers last 5 Saturday starts. Over is 8-3 in Archers last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 12-1-1 in the last 14 meetings in Tampa Bay. Rays are 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts vs. Astros. Under is 23-8-2 in the last 33 meetings. Astros are 6-21 in the last 27 meetings. Astros are 0-6 in the last 6 meetings in Tampa Bay.

Umpire Trends - Dan Bellino

Road team is 8-2 in Bellinos last 10 Saturday games behind home plate. Under is 11-3-2 in Bellinos last 16 games behind home plate vs. Houston. Under is 13-5-1 in Bellinos last 19 Saturday games behind home plate. Home team is 5-2 in Bellinos last 7 games behind home plate vs. Houston.