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Trends - Kansas City at Detroit
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Kansas City

Royals are 8-1 in their last 9 vs. American League Central. Royals are 11-5 in their last 16 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 3-8 in their last 11 during game 1 of a series. Royals are 9-26 in their last 35 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 2-6 in their last 8 overall. Royals are 5-16 in their last 21 road games. Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Royals are 3-13 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Royals are 3-13 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 Friday games. Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 4-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Royals are 2-5 in Kennedys last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 2-5 in Kennedys last 7 starts. Royals are 0-5 in Kennedys last 5 road starts. Royals are 0-5 in Kennedys last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Detroit

Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Tigers are 11-4 in their last 15 home games. Tigers are 13-5 in their last 18 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 3-7 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 games following an off day. Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 overall. Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games. Tigers are 1-8 in their last 9 vs. American League Central. Tigers are 5-1 in Verlanders last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 home starts. Tigers are 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts on grass. Tigers are 5-2 in Verlanders last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 5-2 in Verlanders last 7 starts. Tigers are 1-4 in Verlanders last 5 starts with 7 or more days of rest. Tigers are 1-5 in Verlanders last 6 starts during game 1 of a series. Tigers are 1-7 in Verlanders last 8 Friday starts.

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Kansas City

Under is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 during game 1 of a series. Under is 6-1 in Royals last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 9-2 in Royals last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 games following a loss. Over is 4-1 in Royals last 5 vs. American League Central. Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 11-4-1 in Royals last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 games following an off day. Over is 34-16-3 in Royals last 53 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Kennedys last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Kennedys last 4 starts overall. Under is 5-0-1 in Kennedys last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-0-1 in Kennedys last 4 starts vs. American League Central. Under is 4-0-1 in Kennedys last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-1-1 in Kennedys last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 3-1-1 in Kennedys last 5 road starts. Over is 3-1-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Detroit

Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 overall. Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games. Over is 9-3-2 in Tigers last 14 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 during game 1 of a series. Under is 17-6-3 in Tigers last 26 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 11-4 in Tigers last 15 games following an off day. Over is 11-4 in Tigers last 15 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 15-6-3 in Tigers last 24 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 29-12-1 in Tigers last 42 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Over is 7-3 in Tigers last 10 vs. American League Central. Under is 6-0-1 in Verlanders last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-0 in Verlanders last 6 starts with 7 or more days of rest. Under is 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 Friday starts. Under is 8-2-1 in Verlanders last 11 starts overall. Over is 20-6 in Verlanders last 26 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2-1 in Verlanders last 9 starts on grass. Under is 6-2 in Verlanders last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 3-1-1 in Verlanders last 5 home starts. Over is 12-4-3 in Verlanders last 19 starts vs. American League Central. Over is 7-3 in Verlanders last 10 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 18-8 in Verlanders last 26 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 13-6 in Verlanders last 19 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Detroit. Tigers are 5-1 in Verlanders last 6 starts vs. Royals. Over is 5-1 in Verlanders last 6 starts vs. Royals. Royals are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Over is 4-1-1 in Verlanders last 6 home starts vs. Royals. Over is 11-3 in the last 14 meetings. Royals are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Detroit.

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Preview: Rockies at Braves

Weather information is currently unavailable. 5-Day Forecast
GAME: Colorado Rockies (40-48) at Atlanta Braves (31-58)
DATE/TIME: Friday, July 15 - 7:35 PM EST
WHERE: Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

As the Colorado Rockies open their second-half schedule Friday against the Braves in Atlanta, rookie Trevor Story hopes to find his hitting stroke after a rough start to July. The 23-year-old, who captured baseball’s attention by blasting 10 home runs in the season's first month, is hitting just .185 in July with 10 strikeouts in 27 at-bats.

The Rockies dropped seven of their first 10 games this month after finishing the first three just four games under .500. Atlanta won a major league-low 31 games before the All-Star break but is 22-30 under interim manager Brian Snitker and has been far more competitive of late. Freddie Freeman finished the first half on one of the hottest tears of his career, batting .381 with seven homers and a 1.197 OPS in his last 27 games. The Braves did suffer some bad news over the break, learning that catcher Tyler Flowers will miss four-to-six weeks with a broken left hand.

TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, ROOT (Colorado), FSN South (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies LH Jorge De La Rosa (5-6, 5.74 ERA) vs. Braves RH Lucas Harrell (1-0, 1.32)

De La Rosa began the season in the starting rotation before posting an 11.41 ERA in six turns but has pitched well since returning from the bullpen, going 3-2 with a 2.61 ERA in five outings. He lost his final two turns before the All-Star break but was effective in the pair of seven-inning appearances, giving up two runs in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers and three in a setback against San Francisco. The 35-year-old De La Rosa, who is two victories shy of 100 for his career, went 0-1 in two starts versus Atlanta last season.

Harrell has impressed in his first two major-league starts since 2014, allowing only two runs and seven hits in 13 2/3 innings. The 31-year-old beat Miami in his debut with Atlanta on July 2, giving up one run and three hits in six frames, and held the Chicago Cubs to one run and four hits in 7 2/3 innings of a no-decision five days later. Harrell, who signed with the Braves as a free agent on May 20, is 2-2 with a 6.53 ERA in four career appearances against Colorado.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Braves are on pace to finish 56-106, which would be the franchise’s worst record since it went 54-106 in 1988.

2. Story leads all rookies in home runs (21), launching more blasts on the road (11) than at hitter-friendly Coors Field.

3. Colorado 3B Nolan Arenado leads the National League with 70 RBIs and is hitting .287 - the average he posted in both 2014 and 2015.

PREDICTION: Braves 4, Rockies 3

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Trends - Colorado at Atlanta
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Colorado

Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Rockies are 2-5 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rockies are 3-9 in their last 12 overall. Rockies are 3-9 in their last 12 games on grass. Rockies are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rockies are 2-7 in their last 9 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rockies are 1-6 in their last 7 road games. Rockies are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Rockies are 1-10 in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Rockies are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Rockies are 0-6 in their last 6 Friday games. Rockies are 8-3 in De La Rosas last 11 starts vs. National League East. Rockies are 53-25 in De La Rosas last 78 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Rockies are 2-5 in De La Rosas last 7 Friday starts. Rockies are 3-8 in De La Rosas last 11 starts during game 1 of a series. Rockies are 1-4 in De La Rosas last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rockies are 1-4 in De La Rosas last 5 road starts.

Atlanta

Braves are 6-2 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series. Braves are 14-6 in their last 20 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Braves are 21-43 in their last 64 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Braves are 19-41 in their last 60 vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 22-49 in their last 71 home games. Braves are 7-16 in their last 23 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Braves are 19-45 in their last 64 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Braves are 15-36 in their last 51 games vs. a left-handed starter. Braves are 17-42 in their last 59 vs. National League West. Braves are 8-20 in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Braves are 8-21 in their last 29 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 7-19 in their last 26 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Braves are 5-16 in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a win.

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Colorado

Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 7-1-1 in Rockies last 9 Friday games. Under is 7-1 in Rockies last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 road games. Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Rockies last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Rockies last 8 games following a loss. Under is 8-3 in Rockies last 11 overall. Under is 8-3 in Rockies last 11 on grass. Under is 8-3 in Rockies last 11 vs. National League East. Under is 16-7 in Rockies last 23 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 6-1 in De La Rosas last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 6-1 in De La Rosas last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in De La Rosas last 5 road starts. Under is 6-2 in De La Rosas last 8 Friday starts. Under is 6-2 in De La Rosas last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2 in De La Rosas last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 5-2 in De La Rosas last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2 in De La Rosas last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in De La Rosas last 7 starts vs. National League East.

Atlanta

Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 games following an off day. Under is 6-1 in Braves last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 games following a win. Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 during game 1 of a series. Over is 3-1-1 in Braves last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 12-4-1 in Braves last 17 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Over is 3-1-1 in Braves last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-2 in Braves last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 home games. Under is 5-2 in Braves last 7 vs. National League West. Under is 11-5-2 in Braves last 18 vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Rockies are 8-1 in the last 9 meetings. Rockies are 14-37 in the last 51 meetings in Atlanta.

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Preview: Indians at Twins

Current Conditions - Minneapolis

M/CLOUDY 66 °F
Wind: CLM 0
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Cleveland Indians (52-36) at Minnesota Twins (32-56)
DATE/TIME: Friday, July 15 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Cleveland Indians look to continue their charge toward a second postseason berth in four years on Friday when they begin a nine-game road trip with the opener of a three-game series versus the Minnesota Twins. Although Cleveland holds a comfortable 6 1/2-game lead atop the American League Central, it has lost four of six to cellar-dwelling Minnesota this season.

A winless nine-game stretch to open the season put the tumbling Twins behind the 8-ball, although the club has found its offense by scoring 140 runs with a .287 batting average during a 12-9 spurt heading into the All-Star break. Veteran Joe Mauer is 10-for-23 with five runs scored in his last six games overall and 8-for-16 with two RBIs versus Friday starter Carlos Carrasco. Cleveland has some offense in its own right in the form of Francisco Lindor, who has seven runs scored during his six-game hitting streak. The All-Star shortstop is batting an impressive .361 in 19 career games versus Minnesota.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland), FSN North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Carlos Carrasco (5-3, 2.47 ERA) vs. Twins RH Ervin Santana (3-7, 4.06)

Carrasco was let down by three errors in his last outings, as the 29-year-old Venezuelan was tagged for five runs in 3 2/3 innings in an 11-7 setback versus the New York Yankees on Sunday. Carrasco's run total eclipsed the sum of his previous four outings (29 2/3 innings), during which he is 3-0. His fortunes have taken a tumble when facing the Twins, however, as he is 1-5 with a 3.96 ERA in 12 career appearances (nine starts).

Minnesota's most reliable starter, Santana scattered two hits in a 4-0 shutout of Oakland on July 6 to improve to 2-0 with a 1.63 ERA in his last four starts. The 33-year-old is looking to drive up his trade value when he faces Cleveland, against which he allowed one run in six innings of a 6-3 victory on May 14. Traditionally, Santana has struggled versus the Indians to the tune of a 5-10 career mark with a 4.32 ERA in 20 appearances.

WALK-OFFS

1. Minnesota RF Max Kepler has fit in well as an everyday player, highlighted by his seven homers and 26 RBIs over his last 20 games.

2. Cleveland is 26-11 versus AL Central representatives while the Twins are just 6-21 versus their division rivals.

3. Minnesota SS Eduardo Nunez has 14 hits in his last eight games, but is batting just .218 in his career versus the Indians.

PREDICTION: Indians 5, Twins 2

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Trends - Cleveland at Minnesota
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Cleveland

Indians are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Indians are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Indians are 8-1 in their last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Indians are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series. Indians are 8-2 in their last 10 road games. Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 games following an off day. Indians are 21-6 in their last 27 Friday games. Indians are 23-7 in their last 30 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 12-4 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter. Indians are 22-8 in their last 30 vs. American League Central. Indians are 19-7 in their last 26 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 39-18 in their last 57 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 34-16 in their last 50 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 overall. Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass. Indians are 5-0 in Carrascos last 5 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance. Indians are 7-1 in Carrascos last 8 starts during game 1 of a series. Indians are 5-1 in Carrascos last 6 starts vs. American League Central. Indians are 4-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 4-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts. Indians are 4-1 in Carrascos last 5 Friday starts. Indians are 8-2 in Carrascos last 10 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Indians are 8-2 in Carrascos last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 12-4 in Carrascos last 16 road starts. Indians are 12-4 in Carrascos last 16 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 6-2 in Carrascos last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 7-3 in Carrascos last 10 starts on grass.

Minnesota

Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 games following an off day. Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass. Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 home games. Twins are 22-45 in their last 67 games vs. a right-handed starter. Twins are 12-25 in their last 37 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 7-19 in their last 26 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Twins are 7-19 in their last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Twins are 5-16 in their last 21 Friday games. Twins are 6-24 in their last 30 vs. American League Central. Twins are 2-6 in Santanas last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 2-8 in Santanas last 10 home starts. Twins are 3-14 in Santanas last 17 starts. Twins are 3-14 in Santanas last 17 starts on grass. Twins are 1-5 in Santanas last 6 starts vs. American League Central. Twins are 1-5 in Santanas last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 1-6 in Santanas last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 1-8 in Santanas last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Twins are 0-5 in Santanas last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 0-6 in Santanas last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.

OU Trends

Cleveland

Over is 5-0-1 in Indians last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-0-1 in Indians last 6 overall. Over is 5-0-1 in Indians last 6 on grass. Over is 5-0 in Indians last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-0-1 in Indians last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-1 in Indians last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 4-1-1 in Indians last 6 games following an off day. Over is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 games following a loss. Over is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 13-6-2 in Indians last 21 during game 1 of a series. Under is 4-0 in Carrascos last 4 road starts. Over is 5-1 in Carrascos last 6 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance. Under is 4-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Carrascos last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 3-1-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 20-7-1 in Carrascos last 28 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2-1 in Carrascos last 8 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 5-2 in Carrascos last 7 starts overall. Over is 12-5 in Carrascos last 17 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Carrascos last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Minnesota

Under is 3-0-1 in Twins last 4 during game 1 of a series. Over is 7-1 in Twins last 8 games following an off day. Over is 7-1-1 in Twins last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 23-4-2 in Twins last 29 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 10-2-1 in Twins last 13 Friday games. Over is 5-1-1 in Twins last 7 vs. American League Central. Over is 22-5-2 in Twins last 29 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 16-4-1 in Twins last 21 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 20-5-1 in Twins last 26 home games. Over is 20-5-1 in Twins last 26 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 19-6-1 in Twins last 26 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 21-7-1 in Twins last 29 games following a win. Over is 37-13-4 in Twins last 54 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 47-17-4 in Twins last 68 overall. Over is 47-17-4 in Twins last 68 on grass. Over is 18-7-2 in Twins last 27 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 25-10-2 in Twins last 37 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 41-17-6 in Twins last 64 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0-1 in Santanas last 5 Friday starts. Under is 9-1-1 in Santanas last 11 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 5-1 in Santanas last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Santanas last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 8-3 in Santanas last 11 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 5-2 in Santanas last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Indians are 4-11 in the last 15 meetings. Indians are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings in Minnesota. Indians are 1-4 in Carrascos last 5 starts vs. Twins.

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Preview: Marlins at Cardinals

Current Conditions - St. Louis

CLOUDS AND SUN 84 °F
Wind: CLM 0
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Miami Marlins (47-41) at St. Louis Cardinals (46-42)
DATE/TIME: Friday, July 15 - 8:15 PM EST
WHERE: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The St. Louis Cardinals must play better at home if they are seriously interested in punching their ticket to the postseason party for the sixth straight year. After losing 10 of their last 14 at Busch Stadium, the Cardinals look to give their fans a reason to cheer on Friday when the club opens a 10-game homestand with the first of three contests against the Miami Marlins.

St. Louis, which has dropped 26 home games to match last season's sum total, headed into the All-Star break having won three of four to improve to 6-4 in July. Miami also is entertaining a shot at the postseason, with president of baseball operations Michael Hill saying, "This is a good team. This is a playoff team. What is encouraging is we still aren't playing our best baseball." Giancarlo Stanton regained his form after a brutal stretch by going deep five times in his last five games before winning the Home Run Derby with a record-setting performance on Monday. The slugger enters Friday's opener of a seven-game trek on a seven-game hitting streak, with 10 RBIs and seven runs scored during the stretch.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Miami), FSN Midwest (St. Louis)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins LH Wei-Yin Chen (5-3, 4.83 ERA) vs. Cardinals LH Jaime Garcia (6-6, 4.01)

Chen received the nod on Friday after ace Jose Fernandez competed in the All-Star Game. The 31-year-old native of Taiwan has answered a difficult three-game stretch by turning in two strong performances in his last three - highlighted by a one-run, three-hit effort in seven innings of a 5-2 triumph over the New York Mets. Chen has pitched well on the road (4-2, 4.13 ERA) and will face the Cardinals for the first time in his career.

Although 2-0 in his last four outings, Garcia was fortunate to walk away with a no-decision on July 6 after being taken deep twice and allowing four runs in five innings versus Pittsburgh. The 30-year-old has permitted seven homers in his last six trips to the mound after being taken deep just three times in his previous 11. Garcia has reeled in the Marlins in his career, posting a 2-0 mark with a 1.07 ERA in four outings.

WALK-OFFS

1. St. Louis SS Aledmys Diaz has two homers, six RBIs and five runs scored during his six-game hitting streak.

2. Marlins OF Marcell Ozuna is 10-for-59 (.169) in his career versus the Cardinals.

3. St. Louis leads the majors with 68 errors.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 3, Marlins 2

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Trends - Miami at St. Louis
W/L Trends

Miami

Marlins are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. National League Central. Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games. Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass. Marlins are 3-7 in their last 10 road games. Marlins are 3-7 in their last 10 games following an off day. Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Marlins are 4-0 in Chens last 4 starts vs. National League Central. Marlins are 5-1 in Chens last 6 starts during game 1 of a series. Marlins are 5-1 in Chens last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Marlins are 4-1 in Chens last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 4-1 in Chens last 5 starts. Marlins are 4-1 in Chens last 5 starts on grass.

St. Louis

Cardinals are 9-3 in their last 12 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cardinals are 4-10 in their last 14 home games. Cardinals are 3-9 in their last 12 Friday games. Cardinals are 2-6 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Cardinals are 5-17 in their last 22 games following an off day. Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series. Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Cardinals are 1-7 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Cardinals are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter. Cardinals are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Cardinals are 5-1 in Garcias last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Cardinals are 17-5 in Garcias last 22 Friday starts. Cardinals are 5-2 in Garcias last 7 starts vs. National League East. Cardinals are 1-4 in Garcias last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cardinals are 1-4 in Garcias last 5 home starts. Cardinals are 1-5 in Garcias last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Cardinals are 1-5 in Garcias last 6 starts with 8 or more days of rest.

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Miami

Under is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 7-2 in Marlins last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 18-6 in Marlins last 24 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 6-2 in Marlins last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Marlins last 8 games following a win. Over is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 14-6 in Marlins last 20 road games. Under is 4-0 in Chens last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-1 in Chens last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 4-1 in Chens last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 4-1 in Chens last 5 road starts. Under is 4-1 in Chens last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

St. Louis

Under is 3-0-1 in Cardinals last 4 overall. Under is 3-0-1 in Cardinals last 4 on grass. Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 Friday games. Under is 10-1-1 in Cardinals last 12 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1-1 in Cardinals last 8 games following a win. Under is 6-1-1 in Cardinals last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-1 in Cardinals last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 11-2-1 in Cardinals last 14 home games. Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 games following an off day. Under is 12-3-1 in Cardinals last 16 during game 1 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 3-1-1 in Cardinals last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 9-3-2 in Cardinals last 14 vs. National League East. Under is 4-0 in Garcias last 4 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 16-4-2 in Garcias last 22 home starts. Over is 4-1-1 in Garcias last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2-2 in Garcias last 10 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2 in Garcias last 7 Friday starts. Over is 5-2 in Garcias last 7 starts with 8 or more days of rest. Under is 5-2 in Garcias last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 11-5-2 in Garcias last 18 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in St. Louis. Marlins are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings in St. Louis. Marlins are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings.

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Preview: Dodgers at Diamondbacks

Weather information is currently unavailable. 5-Day Forecast
GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (51-40) at Arizona Diamondbacks (38-52)
DATE/TIME: Friday, July 15 - 9:40 PM EST
WHERE: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

When the Arizona Diamondbacks signed star right-hander Zack Greinke away from the Los Angeles Dodgers last offseason, it was one of several moves that many thought would level the playing field between the National League West rivals. Instead, Greinke is on the disabled list and the Diamondbacks are in last place when they open the second half of the season at home against the surging Dodgers on Friday.

Los Angeles won its final three contests before the All-Star break and went 18-8 overall prior to the intermission to get within 6 1/2 games of first-place San Francisco. Arizona, meanwhile, limped into the break with losses in 12 of its last 14 games, including four straight prior to end the first half in which it was outscored 27-10. While the Diamondbacks wait for Greinke's return - possibly in the second turn through the rotation after the break - they have sent struggling pitcher Shelby Miller to the minors and hope to get something from Patrick Corbin, who has had his issues of late, too. The Dodgers will give the ball to relative newcomer Bud Norris, who allowed a run in one inning of relief against Arizona earlier this year and has given up an alarming 33 earned runs in 21 1/3 frames in his career versus the Diamondbacks.

TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), FSN Arizona

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Bud Norris (4-7, 3.98 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks LH Patrick Corbin (4-7, 4.94)

Norris is 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA in two starts since being acquired in a trade with Atlanta. He has allowed three runs or fewer in each of his seven outings since returning to a starting role for the Braves early last month. The 31-year-old is 0-4 with an unsightly 15.07 ERA in five career games (three starts) at Arizona's Chase Field.

Corbin has failed to complete five innings in two of his last three starts and has allowed at least five runs in each of those three outings. He is 0-5 with a 6.60 ERA in six appearances at home. The 26-year-old is 3-5 with a 3.83 ERA in 11 career games (10 starts) versus the Dodgers.

WALK-OFFS

1. Dodgers 1B Adrian Gonzalez is 11-for-20 with four doubles and a homer in his last five games.

2. Los Angeles RHP Kenley Jansen has not allowed a run in his last 14 1/3 innings while yielding only three hits.

3. Greinke (oblique) is expected to play catch this week before moving to the next step in his rehab.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 4

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Trends - LA Dodgers at Arizona
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LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 8-0 in their last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Dodgers are 6-0 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Dodgers are 8-1 in their last 9 vs. National League West. Dodgers are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a win. Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 Friday games. Dodgers are 16-5 in their last 21 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Dodgers are 8-3 in their last 11 overall. Dodgers are 8-3 in their last 11 games on grass. Dodgers are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Dodgers are 3-8 in their last 11 games following an off day.

Arizona

Diamondbacks are 27-55 in their last 82 vs. a team with a winning record. Diamondbacks are 18-37 in their last 55 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Diamondbacks are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 2-5 in their last 7 Friday games. Diamondbacks are 8-22 in their last 30 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 games following an off day. Diamondbacks are 2-9 in their last 11 games following a loss. Diamondbacks are 2-9 in their last 11 home games. Diamondbacks are 2-12 in their last 14 overall. Diamondbacks are 2-12 in their last 14 games on grass. Diamondbacks are 1-7 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Diamondbacks are 1-10 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter. Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League West. Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Corbins last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Corbins last 5 starts vs. National League West. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Corbins last 5 starts on grass. Diamondbacks are 1-5 in Corbins last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Diamondbacks are 1-6 in Corbins last 7 Friday starts. Diamondbacks are 1-7 in Corbins last 8 home starts. Diamondbacks are 0-5 in Corbins last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

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LA Dodgers

Under is 7-1 in Dodgers last 8 games following a win. Under is 6-1 in Dodgers last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-1 in Dodgers last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 road games. Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 16-5 in Dodgers last 21 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 23-8 in Dodgers last 31 vs. National League West. Under is 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 7-3 in Dodgers last 10 overall. Under is 7-3 in Dodgers last 10 on grass.

Arizona

Over is 7-0 in Diamondbacks last 7 games following an off day. Over is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 6-0 in Diamondbacks last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-0 in Diamondbacks last 7 home games. Over is 7-1 in Diamondbacks last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 6-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 11-2 in Diamondbacks last 13 vs. National League West. Over is 8-2 in Diamondbacks last 10 overall. Over is 8-2 in Diamondbacks last 10 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 16-5 in Diamondbacks last 21 Friday games. Over is 6-2 in Diamondbacks last 8 games following a loss. Over is 34-15-2 in Diamondbacks last 51 during game 1 of a series. Over is 4-0 in Corbins last 4 Friday starts. Over is 5-1 in Corbins last 6 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 4-1 in Corbins last 5 starts with 6 days of rest. Over is 4-1 in Corbins last 5 starts on grass. Over is 4-1 in Corbins last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Corbins last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 11-4-1 in Corbins last 16 starts overall. Over is 5-2 in Corbins last 7 home starts.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Dodgers are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Arizona. Under is 4-1 in Corbins last 5 home starts vs. Dodgers. Dodgers are 39-15 in the last 54 meetings. Under is 7-3 in Corbins last 10 starts vs. Dodgers. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Corbins last 5 starts vs. Dodgers. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Corbins last 5 home starts vs. Dodgers.

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Preview: White Sox at Angels

Current Conditions - Anaheim

CLOUDY 68 °F
Wind: CLM 0
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Chicago White Sox (45-43) at Los Angeles Angels (37-52)
DATE/TIME: Friday, July 15 - 10:05 PM EST
WHERE: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Chicago White Sox hope to get back in the thick of the race for the American League Central title as they begin the second half of the season Friday with the opener of a three-game series against the Angels in Los Angeles. Chicago was at or near the top of the division for most of the first two months of the campaign before falling off and begins its six-game road trip tied for third with Kansas City, seven games behind first-place Cleveland.

The White Sox appeared to be turning things around prior to the All-Star break, winning seven of 10 contests before dropping a 2-0 decision to Atlanta on Sunday. While Chicago may have a better shot at a wild-card spot in the AL, as it sits 4 1/2 games out of the second berth, Los Angeles has a lot of work to do in order to contend for a trip to the postseason. The Angels occupy the basement in the AL West, trailing first-place Texas by 16 1/2 games, and are 13 behind Toronto for the second wild card with seven teams between them. Los Angeles had won four straight before losing the final two contests of its three-game series against the Orioles, including a 4-2 setback Sunday at Baltimore.

TV: 10:05 p.m. ET, CSN Chicago, FSN West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Miguel Gonzalez (2-4, 4.39 ERA) vs. Angels LH Hector Santiago (6-4, 4.58)

Gonzalez gets the call in place of Jose Quintana, who was added to the American League All-Star roster as an injury replacement and tossed a scoreless inning in Tuesday's contest. The 32-year-old Gonzalez was superb against the New York Yankees on July 6, scattering five hits over seven scoreless innings to halt his personal three-game losing streak. The Mexican has made five career starts against the Angels, going 3-1 with a 2.97 ERA.

Santiago is unbeaten in his last five starts, going 3-0 while allowing fewer than two runs on four occasions. The 28-year-old native of New Jersey did not yield an earned run in either of his last two outings, giving up one unearned in a victory at Boston on July 2 before scattering three hits over seven scoreless innings in a win at Tampa Bay five days later. Santiago, who spent his first three major-league seasons with Chicago, improved to 1-1 with a 2.19 ERA in two career starts against his former team on April 18 as he held the host White Sox to two hits and three walks while registering a season-high 10 strikeouts over seven scoreless frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Angels, who are 15-6 at home against the White Sox since 2011, split a four-game series in Chicago from April 18-21.

2. Los Angeles 1B C.J. Cron underwent surgery on his fractured left hand Tuesday and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks.

3. Chicago 1B Justin Morneau (elbow) has gone 3-for-20 over seven games of his rehab assignment and could make his debut with the team during this series.

PREDICTION: Angels 5, White Sox 3

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Trends - Chi. White Sox at LA Angels
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Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter. White Sox are 7-0 in their last 7 games following a loss. White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. White Sox are 10-3 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. White Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 road games. White Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 Friday games. White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record. White Sox are 0-7 in their last 7 games following an off day.

LA Angels

Angels are 6-2 in their last 8 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Angels are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. American League Central. Angels are 6-14 in their last 20 overall. Angels are 4-10 in their last 14 games vs. a right-handed starter. Angels are 8-21 in their last 29 games on grass. Angels are 2-6 in their last 8 games following an off day. Angels are 3-10 in their last 13 games following a loss. Angels are 2-8 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record. Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games. Angels are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Angels are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Angels are 1-6 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Angels are 1-6 in their last 7 home games. Angels are 1-9 in their last 10 during game 1 of a series. Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Angels are 4-1 in Santiagos last 5 starts vs. American League Central. Angels are 18-5 in Santiagos last 23 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Angels are 18-6 in Santiagos last 24 starts. Angels are 6-2 in Santiagos last 8 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Angels are 17-6 in Santiagos last 23 starts on grass. Angels are 8-3 in Santiagos last 11 home starts. Angels are 9-4 in Santiagos last 13 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Angels are 0-4 in Santiagos last 4 starts during game 1 of a series. Angels are 0-5 in Santiagos last 5 Friday starts.

OU Trends

Chi. White Sox

Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 5-0 in White Sox last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 vs. American League West. Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 6-2 in White Sox last 8 games following an off day. Over is 6-2 in White Sox last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 25-10-1 in White Sox last 36 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 during game 1 of a series. Over is 4-0 in Gonzalezs last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Gonzalezs last 7 starts on grass. Under is 5-2 in Gonzalezs last 7 starts overall.

LA Angels

Over is 4-0 in Angels last 4 vs. American League Central. Over is 9-2 in Angels last 11 home games. Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 7-2 in Angels last 9 Friday games. Under is 3-1-1 in Angels last 5 overall. Over is 6-2 in Angels last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-0 in Santiagos last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-0 in Santiagos last 6 home starts. Over is 8-1 in Santiagos last 9 starts on grass. Over is 6-1 in Santiagos last 7 Friday starts. Over is 8-2 in Santiagos last 10 starts overall. Over is 4-1 in Santiagos last 5 starts vs. American League Central. Under is 5-2 in Santiagos last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 7-3-1 in Santiagos last 11 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 16-7 in Santiagos last 23 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 9-4 in Santiagos last 13 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. White Sox are 1-8 in the last 9 meetings in Los Angeles.

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Preview: Blue Jays at Athletics

Current Conditions - Oakland

CLOUDY 60 °F
Wind: CLM 0
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (51-40) at Oakland Athletics (38-51)
DATE/TIME: Friday, July 15 - 10:05 PM EST
WHERE: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Toronto Blue Jays aim to strengthen their hold on a postseason position against one of the American League's bottom-feeders when they begin a three-game road series versus the Oakland Athletics on Friday. Toronto entered the All-Star break sitting in the second wild-card spot in the AL, just a few percentage points behind Boston, and trails East-leading Baltimore by two games.

The Blue Jays are hitting the road for the first time in July after defeating Detroit 6-1 on Sunday to improve to 8-2 at home to start the month. Oakland is near the bottom of the AL West, a mere one game ahead of the last-place Los Angeles Angels. The Athletics return home after concluding the first half of the season with a 3-4 road trip after dropping a 2-1 decision at Houston on Sunday. Oakland has lost four straight contests and 10 of its last 13 at the Coliseum.

TV: 10:05 p.m. ET, Sportsnet, TVA (Toronto), CSN California (Oakland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH Marcus Stroman (7-4, 4.89 ERA) vs. Athletics LH Rich Hill (9-3, 2.25)

Stroman is coming off his fourth eight-inning effort this season and first since May 1, a victory over Kansas City on July 6 in which he allowed two runs and three hits while recording six strikeouts. The 25-year-old from Medford, N.Y., has given up only three runs over 14 2/3 frames in his last two outings after surrendering 11 over 8 2/3 innings in his previous two turns. Stroman made his only career start against the Athletics on July 4, 2014, settling for a no-decision despite scattering three hits over seven scoreless innings at Oakland.

Hill looks to further increase his value with the trade deadline growing nearer as he attempts to extend his personal winning streak to seven games. The 36-year-old native of Boston worked six strong innings at Houston on July 7, allowing one run and three hits while matching his season high with 10 strikeouts. Hill is 1-1 with a 4.76 ERA in 10 career games (three starts) against Toronto.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Blue Jays, who have won 18 of their last 25 games, have recorded at least 50 victories at the All-Star break for the first time since 1992.

2. Oakland's Marcus Semien is first in the AL and second to Colorado rookie Trevor Story among major-league shortstops with a career-high 19 home runs.

3. Toronto 3B Josh Donaldson joined Lou Gehrig (1936), Ted Williams (1946), Reggie Jackson (1969), Frank Thomas (1994) and Alex Rodriguez (2000) as the only players in AL history to record 20 home runs and 80 RBIs prior to the All-Star break.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 4, Athletics 2

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Trends - Toronto at Oakland
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Toronto

Blue Jays are 8-1 in their last 9 overall. Blue Jays are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a win. Blue Jays are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 9-2 in their last 11 Friday games. Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Blue Jays are 16-5 in their last 21 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Blue Jays are 26-10 in their last 36 games vs. a right-handed starter. Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Blue Jays are 17-7 in their last 24 vs. American League West. Blue Jays are 43-19 in their last 62 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Blue Jays are 3-7 in their last 10 during game 1 of a series. Blue Jays are 8-3 in Stromans last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Blue Jays are 2-5 in Stromans last 7 starts. Blue Jays are 2-6 in Stromans last 8 Friday starts. Blue Jays are 1-4 in Stromans last 5 road starts. Blue Jays are 1-4 in Stromans last 5 starts on grass. Blue Jays are 1-5 in Stromans last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Oakland

Athletics are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series. Athletics are 9-3 in their last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter. Athletics are 26-9 in their last 35 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Athletics are 23-48 in their last 71 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Athletics are 17-36 in their last 53 vs. American League East. Athletics are 6-13 in their last 19 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Athletics are 3-8 in their last 11 overall. Athletics are 3-8 in their last 11 games on grass. Athletics are 7-20 in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Athletics are 2-6 in their last 8 Friday games. Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 games following an off day. Athletics are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Athletics are 0-4 in their last 4 home games. Athletics are 1-5 in Mengdens last 6 starts. Athletics are 1-5 in Mengdens last 6 starts on grass.

OU Trends

Toronto

Under is 7-0 in Blue Jays last 7 games following an off day. Under is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 overall. Under is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 games following a win. Under is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 10-1-1 in Blue Jays last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 6-1-1 in Blue Jays last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Under is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 Friday games. Under is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 during game 1 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 13-5 in Blue Jays last 18 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 13-6-2 in Blue Jays last 21 vs. American League West. Under is 13-6-1 in Blue Jays last 20 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Stromans last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Stromans last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Oakland

Under is 5-0 in Athletics last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 games following a loss. Over is 5-1-1 in Athletics last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 5-1-1 in Athletics last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Under is 5-1-1 in Athletics last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 games following an off day. Under is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 on grass. Under is 8-2 in Athletics last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 20-6-1 in Athletics last 27 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 3-1-1 in Athletics last 5 home games. Over is 12-4-1 in Athletics last 17 vs. American League East. Over is 19-7-1 in Athletics last 27 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 8-3 in Athletics last 11 Friday games. Over is 18-7-1 in Athletics last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 11-5 in Athletics last 16 during game 1 of a series.

Head to Head

Under is 7-1-1 in the last 9 meetings in Oakland. Blue Jays are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings. Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings. Blue Jays are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Oakland.

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Preview: Astros at Mariners

Current Conditions - Seattle

CLOUDY 58 °F
Wind: SSW 7
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Houston Astros (48-41) at Seattle Mariners (45-44)
DATE/TIME: Friday, July 15 - 10:10 PM EST
WHERE: Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Two teams hoping to make a second-half run at American League West-leading Texas meet Friday as the Seattle Mariners begin a three-game series against the visiting Houston Astros. Seattle sits 8 1/2 games behind the Rangers while the surging Astros have gone 31-13 since May 23 to pull within 5 1/2 games of first place.

Seattle has been plagued by inconsistent play and was swept by the Astros in a three-game series at Houston earlier this month, but it has the type of offense that could carry the club into the postseason. Robinson Cano, Kyle Seager and Nelson Cruz rank among the league leaders in multiple categories, while the first-base platoon of Adam Lind and Dae-Ho Lee has combined for 25 home runs. Cano is hitting .463 with six homers and 19 RBIs in 10 games this season against the Astros, who were 7-17 in April but are seven games over .500 at the break for the second consecutive season. “We haven't played our best, but I’ll take my team against any team in the league,” Astros manager A.J. Hinch told reporters. “I don't know what that means. I don’t know what declaration that is, but I like my team the best.”

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, ROOT (Houston, Seattle)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Doug Fister (8-6, 3.55 ERA) vs. Mariners LH James Paxton (2-3, 3.91)

Fister was the hard-luck loser last Thursday against Oakland, allowing just two runs and three hits over eight strong innings. The 32-year-old has lost three straight outings after winning his previous seven decisions. Lind is 2-for-17 while Seager is 5-for-16 with a home run against Fister, who is 3-1 with a 3.18 ERA in five career starts against the Mariners - including 1-1 with a 4.38 ERA in two outings earlier this season.

Paxton has provided a much-needed boost to Seattle's rotation by going 2-2 with a 3.63 ERA and 38 strikeouts in his last seven starts. The 27-year-old allowed two runs while throwing an efficient 78 pitches over eight innings in last Thursday’s outing against Kansas City. Paxton, who has worked at least six frames in five of his last seven starts, yielded two runs and struck out seven over seven innings in his only previous turn against the Astros on April 30, 2015.

WALK-OFFS

1. Seattle RHP Felix Hernandez (calf) remains on schedule to return from the disabled list on July 20.

2. Houston OF Colby Rasmus missed the last four games before the All-Star break with an ear infection but is expected to return Friday.

3. The Mariners have gone 7-2 over their last nine home contests.

PREDICTION: Mariners 6, Astros 3

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Trends - Houston at Seattle
W/L Trends

Houston

Astros are 7-1 in their last 8 road games. Astros are 7-1 in their last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series. Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 games following an off day. Astros are 8-2 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 21-6 in their last 27 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Astros are 17-5 in their last 22 vs. American League West. Astros are 11-4 in their last 15 games following a win. Astros are 30-11 in their last 41 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 30-11 in their last 41 games on grass. Astros are 19-7 in their last 26 overall. Astros are 54-110 in their last 164 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 37-84 in their last 121 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Astros are 55-128 in their last 183 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Astros are 7-0 in Fisters last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Astros are 5-0 in Fisters last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 9-1 in Fisters last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Astros are 7-1 in Fisters last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 6-1 in Fisters last 7 starts vs. American League West. Astros are 5-1 in Fisters last 6 road starts. Astros are 4-1 in Fisters last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Astros are 4-1 in Fisters last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 4-1 in Fisters last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 10-3 in Fisters last 13 starts. Astros are 10-3 in Fisters last 13 starts on grass.

Seattle

Mariners are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Mariners are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Mariners are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Mariners are 5-0 in their last 5 Friday games. Mariners are 4-0 in their last 4 home games. Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 overall. Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass. Mariners are 3-13 in their last 16 vs. American League West. Mariners are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Mariners are 4-1 in Paxtons last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Mariners are 3-7 in Paxtons last 10 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Mariners are 2-6 in Paxtons last 8 starts during game 1 of a series. Mariners are 2-7 in Paxtons last 9 starts. Mariners are 1-4 in Paxtons last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Mariners are 1-5 in Paxtons last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Mariners are 1-5 in Paxtons last 6 home starts. Mariners are 1-7 in Paxtons last 8 starts on grass. Mariners are 1-10 in Paxtons last 11 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mariners are 0-5 in Paxtons last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

Houston

Under is 11-0 in Astros last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 during game 1 of a series. Under is 18-4 in Astros last 22 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 games following an off day. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 11-3 in Astros last 14 road games. Under is 17-5 in Astros last 22 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-2 in Astros last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-2 in Astros last 8 on grass. Under is 12-4 in Astros last 16 vs. American League West. Under is 11-4 in Astros last 15 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 22-8 in Astros last 30 overall. Under is 13-6 in Astros last 19 games following a win. Under is 7-0-3 in Fisters last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-0 in Fisters last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-1 in Fisters last 8 road starts. Under is 6-1-3 in Fisters last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 5-1-1 in Fisters last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Fisters last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-2-2 in Fisters last 11 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 3-1-2 in Fisters last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 9-4-3 in Fisters last 16 starts on grass. Under is 9-4-3 in Fisters last 16 starts overall.

Seattle

Under is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0-1 in Mariners last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Over is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 games following an off day. Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 home games. Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 during game 1 of a series. Under is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 overall. Under is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 on grass. Under is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 34-16-3 in Mariners last 53 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 4-1 in Paxtons last 5 starts with 7 or more days of rest. Under is 8-2 in Paxtons last 10 starts vs. American League West. Over is 5-2 in Paxtons last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Astros are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Seattle. Under is 4-1-2 in the last 7 meetings.

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