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Preview: Red Sox at Tigers

Current Conditions - Detroit

Sunny 67 °F
Wind: W 4.6
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Boston Red Sox (67-52) at Detroit Tigers (63-57)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 18 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The red-hot Boston Red Sox are headed to their fourth city in five days when they visit the Detroit Tigers in the opener of a four-game series on Thursday afternoon. The Red Sox, who played in Baltimore on Wednesday night, reportedly requested that Thursday’s series opener be moved back to a night game despite the NFL’s Detroit Lions playing across the street at the same time but were denied by the Tigers.

Boston is enduring a brutal travel schedule that had them going from Boston on Sunday to Cleveland on Monday afternoon for a makeup game and then onto Baltimore for a quick two-game set before the key series in Detroit that will help determine postseason positioning. The Red Sox are showing no ill effects from the travel yet and are outscoring opponents 47-15 during a six-game winning streak that has pushed them into the top American League wild card spot and left them one game behind the Blue Jays for the AL East lead. The Tigers are on the opposite end of the spectrum offensively of late and totaled three runs while being swept in a three-game series by the Kansas City Royals. Detroit is 2-8 in its last 10 games – scoring one or no runs in six of those losses – to fall 3 1/2 games behind Baltimore in the race for the second AL wild card.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NESN (Boston), FSN Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox RH Clay Buchholz (4-9, 5.66 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Matt Boyd (4-2, 4.16)

Buchholz will make his second straight start in place of knuckleballer Steven Wright, who is on the disabled list with a shoulder injury. Buchholz was limited to around 70 pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday and was charged with three runs on three hits and three walks in 4 1/3 innings. The veteran Texan made five consecutive scoreless relief appearances before rejoining the rotation, beginning with a perfect inning against Detroit on July 27.

Boyd has been sharp in seven appearances – six starts – since rejoining the team from the minors just prior to the All-Star break and is coming off his best effort in that stretch. The 25-year-old breezed through the powerful Texas Rangers lineup while scattering two hits across seven scoreless innings in a win on Saturday. Boyd was not quite as strong in his only previous appearance against the Red Sox, when he failed to record an out while serving up seven runs and six hits on July 2, 2015.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera (left biceps strain) returned from a one-game absence on Wednesday and went 0-for-4.

2. Boston RF Mookie Betts is 9-for-16 with five home runs, 13 RBIs and nine runs scored in the last four games.

3. Detroit OF Tyler Collins left Wednesday’s game with a knee contusion and is day-to-day.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 6, Tigers 3

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Trends - Boston at Detroit


W/L Trends

Boston

Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a win. Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 overall. Red Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 games on grass. Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. Red Sox are 13-3 in their last 16 during game 1 of a series. Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 road games. Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. American League Central. Red Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Red Sox are 28-11 in Buchholzs last 39 starts vs. American League Central. Red Sox are 5-14 in Buchholzs last 19 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 3-9 in Buchholzs last 12 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Red Sox are 1-4 in Buchholzs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Red Sox are 1-4 in Buchholzs last 5 Thursday starts. Red Sox are 1-5 in Buchholzs last 6 starts. Red Sox are 1-5 in Buchholzs last 6 starts on grass. Red Sox are 1-6 in Buchholzs last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Detroit

Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League East. Tigers are 18-5 in their last 23 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Tigers are 20-7 in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 19-7 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Tigers are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 1 of a series. Tigers are 9-4 in their last 13 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 2-8 in their last 10 overall. Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Tigers are 2-8 in their last 10 games on grass. Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 1-6 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Tigers are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a loss. Tigers are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Tigers are 0-4 in their last 4 home games. Tigers are 5-0 in Boyds last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 4-0 in Boyds last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 4-0 in Boyds last 4 home starts. Tigers are 5-1 in Boyds last 6 starts. Tigers are 4-1 in Boyds last 5 starts on grass. Tigers are 2-6 in Boyds last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 1-4 in Boyds last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Tigers are 1-4 in Boyds last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.

OU Trends

Boston

Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 14-4 in Red Sox last 18 road games. Under is 13-4 in Red Sox last 17 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 12-4 in Red Sox last 16 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Red Sox last 8 during game 1 of a series. Under is 8-3 in Red Sox last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 10-4 in Red Sox last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 7-3 in Red Sox last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 9-4 in Red Sox last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0-1 in Buchholzs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 10-1-2 in Buchholzs last 13 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-1 in Buchholzs last 6 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 5-1 in Buchholzs last 6 starts vs. American League Central. Over is 4-1 in Buchholzs last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Buchholzs last 5 Thursday starts. Under is 6-2-2 in Buchholzs last 10 road starts. Over is 7-3 in Buchholzs last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Detroit

Under is 4-0-1 in Tigers last 5 overall. Under is 4-0-1 in Tigers last 5 on grass. Under is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 home games. Under is 12-2-2 in Tigers last 16 games following a loss. Under is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 12-3-1 in Tigers last 16 vs. American League East. Under is 4-1-1 in Tigers last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 13-4 in Tigers last 17 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 16-5 in Tigers last 21 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 9-3 in Tigers last 12 during game 1 of a series. Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 9-4-1 in Tigers last 14 Thursday games. Under is 4-1 in Boyds last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 4-1 in Boyds last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Boyds last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Boyds last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Boyds last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 3-1-1 in Boyds last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 3-1-1 in Boyds last 5 starts vs. American League East. Over is 5-2-1 in Boyds last 8 home starts.

Head to Head

Over is 3-0-1 in Buchholzs last 4 starts vs. Tigers. Over is 8-1-3 in the last 12 meetings in Detroit. Red Sox are 7-1 in Buchholzs last 8 starts vs. Tigers. Red Sox are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.

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Preview: Brewers at Cubs

Current Conditions - Chicago

Mostly cloudy 72 °F
Wind: SSW 3.4
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Milwaukee Brewers (52-67) at Chicago Cubs (76-43)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 18 - 2:20 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


The Chicago Cubs look to wrap up a dominant homestand with a four-game sweep of the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. The Cubs are 7-2 during the stand and have won 14 of their last 17 at Wrigley Field, where they own the majors’ best home mark at 44-19.


The red-hot Cubs have won 17 of their last 20 overall to move 33 games above .500 and build a 12 1/2-game lead over St. Louis in the National League Central. Chicago has outscored Milwaukee 14-2 while claiming the first three games of the series, and the Cubs turn to ace Jake Arrieta to continue a run of outstanding starting pitching. Arrieta is 5-3 with a 1.70 ERA in 11 home starts, and the Cubs have won 10 of their last 11 home games against the Brewers, including a 5-0 mark this season. Right-hander Zach Davies, one of few brights spots for the Brewers this season, looks to build upon last year’s Wrigley Field debut in which he tossed six innings of two-hit, shutout ball to beat the Cubs.
TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, MLB Network, CSN Chicago


PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Zach Davies (9-5, 3.80 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Jake Arrieta (14-5, 2.55)
Davies went 4-0 with a 2.31 ERA over a six-start stretch before being roughed up last time out against Cincinnati. The Reds dinged the 23-year-old for five runs over five innings Saturday, handing him his first loss since June 30. Davies held the Cubs to one run in 6 1/3 innings on July 23, improving to 2-0 with a 0.73 ERA in two career meetings.
After going winless in five July starts, Arrieta has flashed his dominant form to win his first two outings this month. The 30-year-old followed up eight shutout innings Aug. 6 at Oakland with another solid performance Friday, holding St. Louis to one run and four hits over 5 2/3 frames. Arrieta is 5-3 with a 2.31 ERA in 10 starts against the Brewers, including a win on April 28.


WALK-OFFS
1. Cubs starting pitchers have allowed two or fewer runs in 12 straight games – the club’s longest single-season streak since at least 1913 – and are 11-0 with a 1.13 ERA in 15 games in August.
2. Milwaukee CF Keon Broxton is batting .350 with 10 runs scored in 20 games since being recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs on July 25.
3. Chicago OF Jorge Soler is hitting .379 with four homers and 10 RBIs in 10 games since returning from the disabled list.


PREDICTION: Cubs 2, Brewers 1

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Trends - Milwaukee at Chi. Cubs


W/L Trends

Milwaukee

Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 4 of a series. Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Brewers are 21-43 in their last 64 vs. National League Central. Brewers are 17-36 in their last 53 road games. Brewers are 2-5 in their last 7 games after losing the first 3 games of a series. Brewers are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a loss. Brewers are 18-47 in their last 65 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Brewers are 8-21 in their last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter. Brewers are 13-42 in their last 55 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 overall. Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass. Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Brewers are 4-0 in Davies' last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Brewers are 4-1 in Davies' last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Brewers are 6-2 in Davies' last 8 starts with 4 days of rest. Brewers are 5-2 in Davies' last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Brewers are 5-2 in Davies' last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 20-6 in their last 26 overall. Cubs are 20-6 in their last 26 games on grass. Cubs are 16-5 in their last 21 games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 53-19 in their last 72 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 11-4 in their last 15 during game 4 of a series. Cubs are 19-7 in their last 26 Thursday games. Cubs are 26-10 in their last 36 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Cubs are 44-17 in their last 61 vs. National League Central. Cubs are 61-24 in their last 85 vs. a team with a losing record. Cubs are 57-23 in their last 80 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 69-29 in their last 98 home games. Cubs are 50-21 in their last 71 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 87-37 in their last 124 games following a win. Cubs are 9-4 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Cubs are 6-0 in Arrietas last 6 Thursday starts. Cubs are 6-1 in Arrietas last 7 starts during game 4 of a series. Cubs are 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Cubs are 10-3 in Arrietas last 13 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 23-7 in Arrietas last 30 starts vs. National League Central. Cubs are 16-5 in Arrietas last 21 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 12-4 in Arrietas last 16 starts with 5 days of rest. Cubs are 38-13 in Arrietas last 51 starts. Cubs are 38-13 in Arrietas last 51 starts on grass. Cubs are 23-9 in Arrietas last 32 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Cubs are 2-5 in Arrietas last 7 home starts. Cubs are 1-4 in Arrietas last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 1-4 in Arrietas last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

Milwaukee

Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 Thursday games. Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 8-2-1 in Brewers last 11 during game 4 of a series. Under is 20-6-1 in Brewers last 27 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 20-7 in Brewers last 27 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 18-7-1 in Brewers last 26 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2-1 in Brewers last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 20-8-1 in Brewers last 29 games following a loss. Under is 15-6-3 in Brewers last 24 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 7-3-1 in Brewers last 11 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 16-7-2 in Brewers last 25 vs. National League Central. Under is 11-5-1 in Brewers last 17 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Davies' last 4 road starts. Under is 7-2 in Davies' last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Davies' last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Davies' last 7 starts on grass. Under is 5-2 in Davies' last 7 starts overall. Under is 5-2 in Davies' last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Chi. Cubs

Under is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 Thursday games. Under is 13-2-1 in Cubs last 16 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 9-2-1 in Cubs last 12 during game 4 of a series. Under is 13-3 in Cubs last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 10-3 in Cubs last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 24-8-2 in Cubs last 34 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 21-8-2 in Cubs last 31 overall. Under is 21-8 in Cubs last 29 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 21-8-2 in Cubs last 31 on grass. Under is 36-15-1 in Cubs last 52 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Cubs last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 18-8-1 in Cubs last 27 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 34-16-1 in Cubs last 51 home games. Under is 33-16-2 in Cubs last 51 games following a win. Over is 4-0-1 in Arrietas last 5 Thursday starts. Under is 4-0 in Arrietas last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 10-1 in Arrietas last 11 starts vs. National League Central. Under is 5-1 in Arrietas last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 8-2-1 in Arrietas last 11 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts during game 4 of a series. Under is 12-3 in Arrietas last 15 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts on grass. Under is 3-1-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts overall. Under is 5-2 in Arrietas last 7 home starts. Under is 21-10-5 in Arrietas last 36 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Cubs are 4-0 in Arrietas last 4 starts vs. Brewers. Under is 6-2-2 in Arrietas last 10 starts vs. Brewers. Under is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings in Chicago. Under is 38-15-2 in the last 55 meetings. Under is 5-2 in Arrietas last 7 home starts vs. Brewers. Brewers are 8-20 in the last 28 meetings in Chicago. Brewers are 6-21 in the last 27 meetings.

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Home team is 6-0 in Drakes last 6 games behind home plate. Home team is 5-0 in Drakes last 5 games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Under is 7-1 in Drakes last 8 games behind home plate. Home team is 5-1 in Drakes last 6 Thursday games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee. Over is 4-1-1 in Drakes last 6 games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Under is 6-2 in Drakes last 8 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee. Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Drake behind home plate. Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 games with Drake behind home plate.

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Preview: Astros at Orioles

Current Conditions - Baltimore

Mostly cloudy 75 °F
Wind: W 3.8
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Houston Astros (61-59) at Baltimore Orioles (66-53)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 18 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch hasn't enjoyed the ride on which his team has been during its four-game losing streak. Outscored by a gaudy 29-11 margin during the skid, the Astros look to turn the tide on Thursday as they open a four-game series against the host Baltimore Orioles.

"The rollercoaster ride that we've been on is no fun when we're in this portion of it," Hinch said after his team's pitching was shredded for the third straight game in an 8-2 setback against St. Louis on Wednesday. "This game will test your character, it'll test your resolve, it'll test your ability to come back from adversity, and this is another test for us." Baltimore isn't singing a much happier tune after losing the first two contests of its eight-game homestand - including an 8-1 rain-shortened defeat to Boston on Wednesday. The Orioles, who lead the Astros by 5 1/2 games for the second wild card in the American League, reside two games behind East-leading Toronto and one in back of the second-place Red Sox.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, ROOT (Houston), MASN2 (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Joe Musgrove (1-0, 1.47 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Kevin Gausman (3-10, 4.04)

Musgrove secured his first career victory while recording his second straight quality start on Friday, allowing two runs in seven innings of a 5-3 win at Toronto. The triumph was especially sweet for the 23-year-old, who was drafted by the Blue Jays in 2011. Musgrove struck out seven in that contest and has fanned 13 batters while walking one over his last two outings.

Gausman has yielded two runs in each of his last three outings and matched a season high with nine strikeouts on Saturday in a 6-2 setback at San Francisco. The 25-year-old only lasted four innings, however, as six walks drove up his pitch count. Gausman struggled in his lone career start versus Houston, surrendering three homers and four runs overall in five innings of a 4-2 loss on May 26.

WALK-OFFS

1. Houston RF George Springer, who belted two homers off Gausman in the previous meeting, is just 1-for-13 with six strikeouts in his last four games.

2. Baltimore is just 11-19 against AL West representatives this season.

3. Astros rookie 3B Alex Bregman is batting .312 with seven RBIs in his last 11 games.

PREDICTION: Orioles 4, Astros 3

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Trends - Houston at Baltimore


W/L Trends

Houston

Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Astros are 5-11 in their last 16 games on grass. Astros are 2-6 in their last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 3-10 in their last 13 Thursday games. Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. American League East. Astros are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss. Astros are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 1-8 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.

Baltimore

Orioles are 12-4 in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Orioles are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Orioles are 38-14 in their last 52 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Orioles are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Orioles are 12-5 in their last 17 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Orioles are 44-19 in their last 63 home games. Orioles are 13-6 in their last 19 Thursday games. Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League West. Orioles are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 4-0 in Gausmans last 4 home starts. Orioles are 5-15 in Gausmans last 20 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Orioles are 2-8 in Gausmans last 10 starts vs. American League West. Orioles are 1-4 in Gausmans last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Orioles are 1-5 in Gausmans last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Orioles are 0-4 in Gausmans last 4 starts during game 1 of a series. Orioles are 0-5 in Gausmans last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

Houston

Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Astros last 5 on grass. Over is 3-0-1 in Astros last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games following a loss. Under is 14-2 in Astros last 16 vs. American League East. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 during game 1 of a series. Over is 6-2 in Astros last 8 overall. Under is 6-2 in Astros last 8 Thursday games. Under is 18-6 in Astros last 24 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-3-1 in Astros last 12 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 18-8-2 in Astros last 28 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 27-13-1 in Astros last 41 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

Baltimore

Under is 6-0 in Orioles last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 9-0 in Orioles last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 12-1 in Orioles last 13 home games. Under is 8-1 in Orioles last 9 vs. American League West. Under is 7-1 in Orioles last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 12-2 in Orioles last 14 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 9-2 in Orioles last 11 during game 1 of a series. Under is 22-6 in Orioles last 28 on grass. Under is 26-8 in Orioles last 34 overall. Under is 20-7 in Orioles last 27 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 games following a loss. Under is 7-3 in Orioles last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 9-4 in Orioles last 13 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 11-5 in Orioles last 16 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-0 in Gausmans last 5 home starts. Under is 11-1 in Gausmans last 12 starts vs. American League West. Under is 5-1 in Gausmans last 6 Thursday starts. Under is 4-1 in Gausmans last 5 starts on grass. Under is 4-1 in Gausmans last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 18-5-1 in Gausmans last 24 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Gausmans last 9 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 16-5 in Gausmans last 21 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 9-3 in Gausmans last 12 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 6-2 in Gausmans last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 12-4 in Gausmans last 16 starts overall. Under is 9-4 in Gausmans last 13 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Astros are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings. Under is 15-5-1 in the last 21 meetings. Astros are 3-12 in the last 15 meetings in Baltimore.

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Preview: Dodgers at Phillies

Current Conditions - Philadelphia

Light rain 74 °F
Wind: NW 6.9
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (67-52) at Philadelphia Phillies (56-65)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 18 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Chase Utley set the tone in his return to Philadelphia with a pair of home runs and his Los Angeles' teammates have followed his lead by continuing to swing for the fences. The Dodgers have blasted seven homers in a pair of lopsided victories and look to complete a three-game sweep over the host Phillies on Thursday night.

First baseman Adrian Gonzalez seized the spotlight with a pair of homers and five RBIs in Wednesday's 7-2 victory as Los Angeles moved 1 1/2 games in front of San Francisco atop the National League West. Justin Turner added a two-run blast for the Dodgers, who did all their scoring via the long ball and are second in the NL with 156 runs scored since the All-Star break. Cesar Hernandez extended his on-base streak to 23 games and has hit safely in six straight for Philadelphia, which has dropped two in a row since winning four straight. The Phillies send Jerad Eickhoff to the mound to oppose Ross Stripling in a matchup of rookie right-handers.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, Sportsnet LA (Los Angeles), TCN (Philadelphia)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Ross Stripling (3-4, 4.07 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Jerad Eickhoff (8-12, 3.82)

The Dodgers opted to push Bud Norris -- Thursday's original scheduled starter -- back one day, opening the door for Stripling to make his third straight start following four relief appearances in a row. He fell into an early three-run hole versus Pittsburgh on Friday and took the loss, giving up five runs over seven innings. Stripling was solid in his previous outing with five scoreless innings against Boston.

Eickhoff has won his last two starts, although he hasn't been particularly sharp in either one. He was reached for three runs on 10 hits, including a pair of homers, in 5 1/3 innings against Colorado last time out and also surrendered two homers at San Diego in his previous turn while picking up the victory despite allowing five runs in six innings. Eickhoff is 5-5 with a 3.05 ERA in 12 starts at Citizens Bank Park.

WALK-OFFS

1. Gonzalez is 18-for-40 with 11 RBIs and 12 runs scored during a 10-game hitting streak.

2. Philadelphia has 34 homers from its first base tandem of Ryan Howard (18) and Tommy Joseph after Joseph went deep Wednesday.

3. Dodgers SS Corey Seager has hit safely in eight straight games, going 15-for-36.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 7, Phillies 5

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Trends - LA Dodgers at Philadelphia

W/L Trends

LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Dodgers are 11-3 in their last 14 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Dodgers are 16-5 in their last 21 vs. National League East. Dodgers are 19-7 in their last 26 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 road games. Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series. Dodgers are 7-3 in their last 10 overall. Dodgers are 7-3 in their last 10 games on grass.

Philadelphia

Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series. Phillies are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a loss. Phillies are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 3-7 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 2-5 in their last 7 Thursday games. Phillies are 12-31 in their last 43 vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 5-15 in their last 20 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Phillies are 4-1 in Eickhoffs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Phillies are 4-1 in Eickhoffs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Phillies are 6-2 in Eickhoffs last 8 starts during game 3 of a series. Phillies are 2-5 in Eickhoffs last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 1-8 in Eickhoffs last 9 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 0-4 in Eickhoffs last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.

OU Trends

LA Dodgers

Over is 5-0-1 in Dodgers last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-0-1 in Dodgers last 4 overall. Over is 3-0-1 in Dodgers last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 4-0-1 in Dodgers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-0-1 in Dodgers last 4 on grass. Over is 6-0-1 in Dodgers last 7 games following a win. Over is 7-0-1 in Dodgers last 8 vs. National League East. Over is 3-0-1 in Dodgers last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-1 in Dodgers last 8 during game 3 of a series. Over is 6-1 in Dodgers last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 8-3-1 in Dodgers last 12 road games. Over is 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 Thursday games. Under is 41-17-1 in Dodgers last 59 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-3-1 in Dodgers last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1-1 in Striplings last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 7-2-1 in Striplings last 10 starts overall. Under is 3-1-1 in Striplings last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 6-2-1 in Striplings last 9 starts on grass. Under is 3-1-1 in Striplings last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Philadelphia

Over is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 8-0-1 in Phillies last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0-1 in Phillies last 5 home games. Over is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 7-0-1 in Phillies last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-0 in Phillies last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-0-1 in Phillies last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 9-1-1 in Phillies last 11 games following a loss. Over is 6-1 in Phillies last 7 during game 3 of a series. Over is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 Thursday games. Over is 4-1-1 in Phillies last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 16-5-1 in Phillies last 22 vs. National League West. Under is 8-3 in Phillies last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 18-7-1 in Phillies last 26 overall. Over is 18-7-1 in Phillies last 26 on grass. Under is 4-0 in Eickhoffs last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Eickhoffs last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Eickhoffs last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Eickhoffs last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 14-6 in Eickhoffs last 20 starts overall. Under is 7-3 in Eickhoffs last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 9-4 in Eickhoffs last 13 home starts. Under is 13-6 in Eickhoffs last 19 starts on grass.

Head to Head

Over is 5-0-1 in the last 6 meetings. Dodgers are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Philadelphia. Dodgers are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings. Under is 7-2-2 in the last 11 meetings in Philadelphia.

Umpire Trends - Jerry Meals

Road team is 6-1 in Meals' last 7 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles. Under is 4-1 in Meals' last 5 games behind home plate. Home team is 4-1 in Meals' last 5 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia. Home team is 10-3 in Meals' last 13 Thursday games behind home plate. Over is 20-6-1 in Meals' last 27 Thursday games behind home plate. Over is 20-6-1 in Meals' last 27 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia. Phillies are 20-7 in their last 27 games with Meals behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/18

Preview: Nationals at Braves

Current Conditions - Atlanta

Cloudy 77 °F
Wind: SSE 3.5
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Washington Nationals (70-49) at Atlanta Braves (44-76)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 18 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Washington Nationals have defeated the Atlanta Braves eight times in nine meetings entering Thursday’s opener of a four-game series in Atlanta, but the Nationals really need a good effort from starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez. Washington’s bullpen worked 16 1/3 innings in losing two of three at Colorado, using five relievers to cover 6 1/3 innings in Wednesday’s 12-10 defeat.

Two players look to extend their on-base streaks entering the opener, as Washington outfielder Jayson Werth has reached base in 44 consecutive games (two off the franchise record) and Atlanta outfielder Ender Inciarte brings a 27-game streak into the series opener. Washington third baseman Anthony Rendon is red-hot entering the series, hitting .327 with 11 doubles and 22 RBIs since July 16. Rookie Trea Turner continues to impress, hitting .333 in his past 21 games with six doubles and four triples. Atlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman hit his career-high 24th homer in Wednesday’s 10-3 loss to Minnesota, and has scored at least one run in 10 of his past 11 contests.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN (Washington), FSN Southeast (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Reynaldo Lopez (1-1, 5.74 ERA) vs. Braves RH Rob Whalen (1-1, 7.31)

Lopez earned his first major-league victory Friday against Atlanta in Washington, holding the Braves to one run on five hits in seven stellar innings. He only struck out two against the Braves but the 22-year-old features a mid-90s fastball and an outstanding curveball that he displayed in his major-league debut, striking out nine in 4 2/3 innings in a loss to the Dodgers on July 19. Lopez, ranked as Washington’s third-best prospect by MLB.com, struck out 122 in 102 1/3 innings across 18 minor-league starts this season.

Whalen makes his fourth major-league start and his second in a row against Lopez and the Nationals, hoping for better results after getting roughed up for six runs on six hits in five innings to take his first big-league defeat. Atlanta’s No. 20 prospect according to MLB.com, Whalen has struck out at least five hitters in each of his first three starts, and fired four shutout innings to win his debut after allowing four first-inning runs Aug. 3 against Pittsburgh. The 22-year-old Whalen posted a 1.93 ERA in three starts at Triple-A Gwinnett, after going 7-5 in 18 starts at Double-A Mississippi.

WALK-OFFS

1. Nationals RF Bryce Harper is breaking out of a long slump, going 5-for-10 with four walks and four RBIs in his past three games, hitting his first homer since July 20 in Wednesday’s loss.

2. The Braves placed C A.J. Pierzynski on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring and activated C Tyler Flowers from the DL.

3. Atlanta SS Dansby Swanson went 2-for-4 in his major-league debut Wednesday.

PREDICTION: Braves 5, Nationals 4

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/18

Trends - Washington at Atlanta

W/L Trends

Washington

Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss. Nationals are 10-4 in their last 14 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Nationals are 26-11 in their last 37 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 7-3 in their last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 35-16 in their last 51 vs. National League East.

Atlanta

Braves are 42-86 in their last 128 games following a loss. Braves are 14-29 in their last 43 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 13-28 in their last 41 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Braves are 22-49 in their last 71 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 25-56 in their last 81 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 18-41 in their last 59 home games. Braves are 3-7 in their last 10 during game 1 of a series. Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Braves are 9-23 in their last 32 Thursday games. Braves are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. National League East. Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 overall. Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass. Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

OU Trends

Washington

Over is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 Thursday games. Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 games following a loss. Over is 12-3-1 in Nationals last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 6-2-1 in Nationals last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 overall. Over is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 on grass. Over is 19-8 in Nationals last 27 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Atlanta

Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-1 in Braves last 7 games following a loss. Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 overall. Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 on grass. Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 vs. National League East. Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 6-0-1 in the last 7 meetings in Atlanta. Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Nationals are 22-5 in the last 27 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable

No trends available.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/18

Preview: Marlins at RedsCurrent Conditions - Cincinnati Mostly cloudy 70 °F Wind: SSW 5.85-Day Forecast GAME: Miami Marlins (62-58) at Cincinnati Reds (50-69)DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 18 - 7:10 PM ESTWHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OhioLINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A The Miami Marlins are slipping in the National League wild card race while failing to take advantage of an easier portion of the schedule. The Marlins will try to salvage a split of a four-game series and take some momentum into the rest of the road trip when they visit the Cincinnati Reds for the finale on Thursday.Miami took the opener 6-3 but totaled five runs in losing the next two as the offense adjusts to life without Giancarlo Stanton in the middle of the lineup. The Marlins dropped two games behind the St. Louis Cardinals for the second NL wild card with Wednesday’s 3-2 setback and are one game behind the Pittsburgh Pirates, who will host Miami in a three-game series beginning on Friday. The Reds are trying to play spoiler and will get more chances when they host a four-game series against the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend. Veteran second baseman Brandon Phillips (knee) returned to the lineup on Wednesday after missing the previous two contests and delivered the key hit with a go-ahead, two-run double in the seventh.TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Miami), FSN Ohio (Cincinnati)PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Jose Fernandez (12-6, 2.81 ERA) vs. Reds RH Dan Straily (8-6, 3.75)Fernandez had his last start skipped in an effort to keep his workload down in his first full season since returning from Tommy John surgery and is going for the first time since holding San Francisco to one run in six innings on Aug. 8. The 24-year-old is on the verge of his first 200-strikeout season with 198 in 137 2/3 total innings. Fernandez fanned eight without issuing a walk in a home win over Cincinnati on July 8, when he was charged with one unearned run in seven innings.Straily is 4-0 in his last five starts and allowed three or fewer earned runs in eight consecutive outings. The 27-year-old worked into and out of trouble in a win at Milwaukee on Saturday, when he was charged with two runs on 10 hits in 5 1/3 innings. Straily went up against Fernandez in that July 8 meeting and absorbed the loss while yielding three runs and six hits in six frames.WALK-OFFS1. Reds LF Adam Duvall (foot) sat out the last two games while CF Billy Hamilton (knee) was limited to pinch hitting on Wednesday after missing Tuesday’s contest.2. Miami CF Marcell Ozuna recorded four extra-base hits – two home runs – in four games since taking over the cleanup spot in place of Stanton.3. Cincinnati C Tucker Barnhart went 0-for-3 on Wednesday, ending his career-best 12-game hitting streak.PREDICTION: Marlins 5, Reds 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/18

Trends - Miami at Cincinnati.

W/L Trends

Miami

Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 4 of a series. Marlins are 9-2 in their last 11 Thursday games. Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 overall. Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass. Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League Central. Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Marlins are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins are 0-6 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Marlins are 5-0 in Fernandezs last 5 starts during game 4 of a series. Marlins are 9-2 in Fernandezs last 11 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Marlins are 4-1 in Fernandezs last 5 starts with 9 or more days of rest. Marlins are 6-2 in Fernandezs last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Marlins are 5-2 in Fernandezs last 7 starts vs. National League Central. Marlins are 9-4 in Fernandezs last 13 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Marlins are 9-4 in Fernandezs last 13 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Marlins are 39-18 in Fernandezs last 57 starts on grass. Marlins are 40-19 in Fernandezs last 59 starts.

Cincinnati

Reds are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Reds are 7-3 in their last 10 home games. Reds are 18-37 in their last 55 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Reds are 20-45 in their last 65 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Reds are 26-60 in their last 86 vs. a team with a winning record. Reds are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a win. Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 Thursday games. Reds are 4-17 in their last 21 during game 4 of a series. Reds are 4-0 in Strailys last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Reds are 6-0 in Strailys last 6 starts. Reds are 6-0 in Strailys last 6 starts on grass. Reds are 5-1 in Strailys last 6 home starts. Reds are 4-1 in Strailys last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Reds are 5-2 in Strailys last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends

Miami

Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 road games. Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 Thursday games. Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 6-2 in Marlins last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 8-3 in Marlins last 11 vs. National League Central. Over is 10-4 in Marlins last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 23-11 in Marlins last 34 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 4-0 in Fernandezs last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 7-1 in Fernandezs last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Fernandezs last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 5-1 in Fernandezs last 6 starts with 9 or more days of rest. Under is 4-1 in Fernandezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Fernandezs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 7-2 in Fernandezs last 9 Thursday starts. Under is 5-2 in Fernandezs last 7 starts vs. National League Central. Under is 11-5 in Fernandezs last 16 starts on grass.

Cincinnati

Over is 8-1 in Reds last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-1-1 in Reds last 9 during game 4 of a series. Over is 5-1 in Reds last 6 overall. Over is 5-1 in Reds last 6 on grass. Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 19-6-1 in Reds last 26 Thursday games. Over is 24-8-3 in Reds last 35 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 9-3-3 in Reds last 15 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2 in Reds last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Reds last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 13-6-2 in Reds last 21 vs. National League East. Over is 4-0 in Strailys last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Strailys last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Strailys last 5 starts vs. National League East. Over is 6-2 in Strailys last 8 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 6-2 in Strailys last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Marlins are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings. Marlins are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Cincinnati.

Umpire Trends - Pat Hoberg

Under is 3-0-2 in Hobergs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati. Home team is 5-1 in Hobergs last 6 games behind home plate. Over is 4-1-1 in Hobergs last 6 Thursday games behind home plate. Under is 4-1 in Hobergs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Miami. Under is 10-4 in Hobergs last 14 games behind home plate. Road team is 5-2 in Hobergs last 7 games behind home plate vs. Miami.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/18

Preview: White Sox at Indians

Current Conditions - Cleveland

Cloudy 71 °F
Wind: SW 10.4
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Chicago White Sox (57-62) at Cleveland Indians (68-50)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 18 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Right-hander Danny Salazar looks to hit the ground running upon his return from the disabled list on Thursday as the host Cleveland Indians vie for a series victory over the Chicago White Sox. The 26-year-old Salazar, who has been sidelined by right elbow inflammation since Aug. 2, improved to 5-2 lifetime with a 3.19 ERA against the American League Central rival by winning both starts this season.

Salazar would be wise to keep a keen eye on Adam Eaton, who belted a grand slam in the ninth inning of Wednesday's 10-7 victory over the Indians. The 27-year-old is heating up this month with six multi-hit performances and is 4-for-12 in his career versus Salazar. The White Sox snapped a string of seven straight losses to division-leading Cleveland, which fell for just the second time in seven contests and failed to extend its six-game advantage over second-place Detroit. Carlos Santana launched a solo homer on Wednesday to raise his hit total to five in as many games and is 4-for-11 lifetime against Thursday starter Carlos Rodon.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, CSN Chicago, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox LH Carlos Rodon (3-8, 4.32 ERA) vs. Indians RH Danny Salazar (11-4, 3.38)

Rodon recorded his first win in nearly three months on Friday after tossing a career-high 122 pitches over six innings in a 4-2 victory at Miami. The 23-year-old owns a 3-0 record with a 1.75 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 36 frames versus Cleveland in six outings, but he settled for a no-decision in his lone encounter this season. Rodon allowed two runs and fanned eight over 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision at Progressive Field on June 19.

Salazar was downright impressive in a simulated game on Sunday, giving manager Terry Francona little choice but to insert the 26-year-old Dominican back into the rotation. Salazar has struck out seven batters in each meeting with the White Sox to increase his total to 63 in eight career outings (42 1/3 innings). He has allowed just three runs and seven hits over 12 innings against the White Sox, but Jose Abreu is batting .375 with three homers in his career versus the hurler.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cleveland RHP Josh Tomlin was placed on the family emergency list on Wednesday, keeping him idle for three to five days as he tends to a personal matter.

2. Chicago rookie SS Tim Anderson belted a two-run homer on Wednesday to extend his hitting streak to 10 games, during which he has scored eight times.

3. Indians LF Brandon Guyer collected three singles on Wednesday and has eight hits and seven RBIs in his last five contests.

PREDICTION: Indians 5, White Sox 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/18

Trends - Chi. White Sox at Cleveland


W/L Trends

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 7-15 in their last 22 road games. White Sox are 5-11 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter. White Sox are 11-25 in their last 36 vs. American League Central. White Sox are 28-65 in their last 93 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. White Sox are 9-25 in their last 34 road games vs. a right-handed starter. White Sox are 2-7 in their last 9 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 2-7 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series. White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a win. White Sox are 3-7 in Rodons last 10 starts during game 3 of a series. White Sox are 2-6 in Rodons last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 1-4 in Rodons last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. White Sox are 1-5 in Rodons last 6 starts vs. American League Central. White Sox are 1-6 in Rodons last 7 road starts.

Cleveland

Indians are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a loss. Indians are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Indians are 20-6 in their last 26 games vs. a left-handed starter. Indians are 6-2 in their last 8 home games. Indians are 26-9 in their last 35 vs. a team with a losing record. Indians are 19-7 in their last 26 Thursday games. Indians are 20-8 in their last 28 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Indians are 5-2 in their last 7 overall. Indians are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass. Indians are 36-15 in their last 51 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 21-10 in their last 31 vs. American League Central. Indians are 39-19 in their last 58 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Indians are 5-0 in Salazars last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Indians are 5-0 in Salazars last 5 Thursday starts. Indians are 4-0 in Salazars last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 6-1 in Salazars last 7 starts vs. American League Central. Indians are 5-1 in Salazars last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 5-1 in Salazars last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 9-2 in Salazars last 11 starts. Indians are 9-2 in Salazars last 11 starts on grass. Indians are 11-3 in Salazars last 14 home starts. Indians are 5-2 in Salazars last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 12-5 in Salazars last 17 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Indians are 24-11 in Salazars last 35 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends

Chi. White Sox

Over is 5-1-1 in White Sox last 7 games following a win. Over is 4-1-1 in White Sox last 6 during game 3 of a series. Over is 15-6-2 in White Sox last 23 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 9-4 in White Sox last 13 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-1 in Rodons last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-2-2 in Rodons last 12 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 12-3-1 in Rodons last 16 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-2 in Rodons last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2-1 in Rodons last 9 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 9-4-2 in Rodons last 15 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Cleveland

Over is 8-1 in Indians last 9 vs. American League Central. Over is 6-1-2 in Indians last 9 Thursday games. Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 on grass. Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 home games. Over is 4-1 in Indians last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 during game 3 of a series. Over is 7-3-1 in Indians last 11 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-3-1 in Indians last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 40-18-4 in Indians last 62 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 4-0 in Salazars last 4 starts on grass. Over is 4-0 in Salazars last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0 in Salazars last 4 starts overall. Under is 5-1 in Salazars last 6 Thursday starts. Over is 5-1-1 in Salazars last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Salazars last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Salazars last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Salazars last 5 home starts. Over is 4-1 in Salazars last 5 starts vs. American League Central. Under is 7-2-1 in Salazars last 10 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 5-2 in Salazars last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Indians are 4-1 in Salazars last 5 starts vs. White Sox. Under is 3-1-1 in Rodons last 5 starts vs. Indians. Under is 29-13-2 in the last 44 meetings. White Sox are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Cleveland. White Sox are 1-7 in the last 8 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Adrian Johnson

Over is 8-0 in Johnsons last 8 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland. Road team is 4-0 in Johnsons last 4 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland. Home team is 6-1 in Johnsons last 7 games behind home plate. Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Johnson behind home plate. Home team is 4-1 in Johnsons last 5 games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Over is 19-6-2 in Johnsons last 27 games behind home plate. Over is 15-5-1 in Johnsons last 21 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/18

Preview: Twins at Royals

Current Conditions - Kansas City

Sunny 81 °F
Wind: SW 8.1
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Minnesota Twins (49-71) at Kansas City Royals (60-60)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 18 - 8:15 PM EST
WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
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Back at the .500 mark for the first time in nearly a month, the Kansas City Royals have a chance to climb back into postseason contention when they open a four-game series against the American League-worst Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Reigning World Series champion Kansas City is coming off a three-game sweep in Detroit to improve to 11-5 in August.

The Royals appeared to torpedo their playoff chances after going 7-19 in July, but they have won four in a row and seven of eight to move within 6 1/2 games of the second AL wild card. Eric Hosmer and Alex Gordon homered in each of the last two games for Kansas City, which outscored Detroit 13-3 in the series. Third baseman Trevor Plouffe went 6-for-10 with five RBIs as Minnesota swept a two-game interleague series in Atlanta. Twins rookie right-hander Tyler Duffey goes for his second win over the Royals in six days when he opposes Kansas City's Dillon Gee in the series opener.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minneapolis), FSN Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Tyler Duffey (8-8, 5.71 ERA) vs. Royals RH Dillon Gee (4-6, 4.78)

Duffey won his third consecutive start with seven strong innings against the Royals on Saturday, permitting two runs on six hits while striking out six. The 25-year-old limited Houston to one run on four hits in his previous turn and has recorded 20 strikeouts over 19 innings during his winning streak. Duffey also beat Kansas City on May 25, although he was tagged for five runs and nine hits over 6 2/3 innings.

Gee's last start against the Twins deteriorated abruptly, when he served up three homers in a span of nine batters and wound up charged with five runs on 11 hits in 5 1/3 innings. He followed a five-start winless drought with two scoreless innings of relief to earn the victory against the Chicago White Sox on Aug. 10. Joe Mauer is 5-for-10 against Gee, who is 1-2 with a 4.74 ERA in four appearances (three starts) versus the Twins.

WALK-OFFS

1. Gordon, riding an eight-game hitting streak, was 5-for-12 in Minnesota last weekend.

2. Mauer sat out Wednesday's series finale in Atlanta due to a sore quadriceps.

3. Royals RF Lorenzo Cain is 8-for-15 with five RBIs during a four-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Royals 6, Twins 4