Friday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
By Covers.com
Streaking
Matt Harrison, Texas Rangers (7-3, 4.37 ERA)
Aside from two consecutive nightmare starts, Harrison has been very consistent this year. He heads into Friday’s date with the Giants riding a three-game winning streak. He allowed just five earned runs over that stretch but wasn’t happy about giving up three walks and a homer in his last outing, a 7-3 win over the Angels.
Johan Santana, New York Mets (3-2, 2.38 ERA)
Santana’s coming off the first no-hitter in New York Mets history, striking out eight and walking five but don’t forget how good he was in his outing before that too. He threw a complete-game shutout at home against the Padres allowing just four hits while striking out eight. Santana has now thrown at least six innings in eight straight starts.
Slumping
Jake Arrieta, Baltiore Orioles (2-7, 5.53 ERA)
Arrieta blanked the Yankees over eight innings back on May 2, but has been a complete mess since with an 0-5 record and a 7.96 ERA in his last six trips to the mound. His ERA has jumped almost two full runs during the slump. He allowed four runs and walked four batters in 4 2/3 innings last weekend against Tampa Bay.
Gavin Floyd, Chicago White Sox (4-5, 5.32 ERA)
Floyd has been absolutely terrible in his last four starts, giving up 26 runs and six homers in only 19 2/3 innings. He was dynamite through his first four outings of the year, so the White Sox are going to let him work through the problems on the mound. Floyd says he still feels good on the hill but admits he’s having trouble keeping the ball down.
Athletics - Diamondbacks Series Preview
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The Oakland Athletics have struggled to score runs so far this season; The Arizona Diamondbacks haven’t been much better. Two offenses ranked in the bottom third in the majors in runs scored will meet this weekend, as sports betting interleague play continues in the desert with a pair of teams struggling to gain ground in their respective divisions, before the prospect of at least remaining in Wild Card contention fades away all too soon.
Oakland Athletics @ Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, 9:40 PM ET
Considering the MLB regular season doesn’t end until September, no fan base wants to see its team trailing in its division by more than eight games heading in to the second weekend of June. Unfortunately for baseball fans in both Oakland and Arizona, that is the reality heading in to this three-game set, buried below the top two teams in the majors in the Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Dodgers respectively. While neither fan base is expecting a playoff run come September, remaining relevant this early on would be more enjoyable than treading near the bottom of their divisions.
A pair of 25-year old starters will get the nod for Friday’s opener, with the Athletics’ Tommy Milone getting the call opposite Daniel Hudson for the Diamondbacks. Milone has looked very good over his last three starts allowing just five earned runs in 20.2 innings of work, but somehow the last two contests have been 2-0 shutout losses. Milone has to hope that his offense will give him some support this time around, but it could be tough against Hudson, who hasn’t given up more than two earned runs in each of his last three starts. Arizona will take the series opener, but the best bet here might be the “under”.
Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks
Oakland Athletics @ Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday, 10:10 PM ET
The Athletics’ run support could end up going to Jarrod Parker in game two of the series, with former Oakland starter Trevor Cahill getting the nod against his former team. Cahill has been inconsistent all season, and will be that much more vulnerable against an organization that understands his weaknesses while also being due for a loss after throwing a complete-game shutout in his last start. Parker will see that complete-game shutout, and show his last 14 innings of work without allowing a single run, en route to his second consecutive bet on sports victory.
Pick: Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics @ Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, 4:10 PM ET
Another pitcher in this series that hasn’t gotten a ton of run support, Joe Saunders gets the nod for Arizona in the finale after starting in consecutive losses, even though he allowed just four runs combined through those appearances. Neither team can score a ton of runs, but considering that Travis Blackey’s teams have lost every game he has appeared in this season dating back to his time with the San Francisco Giants before being traded to Oakland, Saunders is definitely due for that online sportsbooks win.
Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks
Hot pitchers
-- Marcum is 2-0, 1.29 in his last couple starts.
-- JSantana pitched a no-hitter last Friday, his second consecutive shutout.
-- Kuroda is 1-0, 1.20 in his last couple starts.
-- Strasburg is 3-0, 3.71 in his last three starts.
-- Doubrant is 5-1, 3.72 in his last six outings.
-- Wilson is 2-0, 0.45 in his last three starts.
-- Milone has a 2.18 RA in his last three starts.
-- DHudson is 1-1, 2.61 in his last three starts.
-- Millwood is 3-1, 1.74 in his last five starts.
-- Harrison is 3-0, 2.49 in his last three starts.
-- Zito is 2-0, 1.17 in his last couple starts.
Cold pitchers
-- San Diego lost last four Volquez starts (0-3, 4.76).
-- Hochevar is 0-3, 6.43 in his last four starts.
-- Bedard is 1-2, 5.66 in his last four starts.
-- Arrieta is 0-5, 8.24 in his last six starts.
-- Blanton is 0-3, 11.44 in his last four starts.
-- Latos has a 6.75 RA in his last four starts.
-- Porcello is 0-2, 6.41 in his last five starts.
-- Nolasco is 2-3, 6.59 in his last five starts.
-- Hellickson is 0-2, 4.15 in his last three outings.
-- Drabek is 0-2, 13.03 in his last two starts.
-- Beachy is 0-3, 4.42 in his last three starts.
-- Floyd is 1-2, 11.90 in his last four starts.
-- Rodriguez allowed 16 runs in 10 IP in his last two starts.
-- TWood is 0-2, 4.56 in four starts this season.
-- Walters is 0-0, 5.23 in his last couple starts.
-- Cardinals lost last five Westbrook starts (0-3, 8.64).
-- Tomlin is 1-2, 5.59 in his last five starts.
-- White is 2-2, 6.52 in his last five starts.
-- Eovaldi is 0-2, 3.55 in two starts this season.
Hot Teams
-- Brewers won seven of their last ten games.
-- Pirates won nine of their last twelve games.
-- Kansas City won four of its last five road games.
-- Bronx won five of its last seven games.
-- Braves won their last four games, allowing five runs.
-- Toronto won three of its last four games.
-- White Sox won 11 of their last 14 games.
-- Minnesota won seven of its last nine games.
-- Cardinals won three of their last four games.
-- Colorado won six of its last seven home games.
-- Arizona won four of its last five home games.
-- A's won three of their last four games overall.
-- Dodgers won five of their last six games.
-- Giants won six of their last seven games.
Cold Teams
-- San Diego lost 12 of its last 15 games.
-- Baltimore lost six of its last nine home games.
-- Phillies lost their last six games, scoring 17 runs.
-- Mets lost three of their last four games.
-- Boston lost three of its last four games.
-- Nationals lost last three road games, scoring seven runs.
-- Tigers lost seven of last ten games.
-- Cincinnati lost three of its last four.
-- Tampa Bay lost six of its last nine games.
-- Marlins lost their last three games, scoring three runs.
-- Astros lost ten of their last twelve games.
-- Cubs lost 13 of their last 14 road games.
-- Cleveland lost eight of its last twelve games.
-- Mariners are 3-5 in their last eight home games.
-- Angels lost three of their last four games.
-- Rangers lost seven of their last nine games.
Totals
-- 12 of last 15 games at Miller Park went over the total.
-- Under is 20-7-1 in Pittsburgh's home games.
-- 11 of Phillies' last 12 road games went over the total.
-- Over is 17-5-1 in Mets' last 23 road games.
-- Five of last seven games at Fenway park went over the total.
-- Last six Cincinnati home games went over the total.
-- Over is 15-4-1 in last twenty Miami home games.
-- Eight of last nine Atlanta home games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Houston road games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-3-1 in Cubs' last twelve road games.
-- Four of last five St Louis home games went over.
-- Over is 14-6-1 in last 21 games at Coors Field.
-- Eight of last ten Arizona games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Seattle games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-0-1 in Giants' last seven home games.
AL teams are 24-18 in interleague play this season, with over 20-21-1;13-10-1 in NL parks, 7-11 in AL stadiums. Remember there are DHs in games in American League parks, no DHs in National League parks.
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PHILADELPHIA vs. BALTIMORE
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 11 games
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
NY METS vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Mets's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Mets's last 9 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of NY Yankees's last 22 games when playing at home against NY Mets
KANSAS CITY vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Kansas City's last 18 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games at home
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
DETROIT vs. CINCINNATI
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 10 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
WASHINGTON vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Boston
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
TAMPA BAY vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 11 games
Tampa Bay is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
TORONTO vs. ATLANTA
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
SAN DIEGO vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games
San Diego is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Diego
CHI CUBS vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Minnesota is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games at home
HOUSTON vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Houston is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing Chi White Sox
Houston is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games when playing at home against Houston
Chi White Sox are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing Houston
CLEVELAND vs. ST. LOUIS
Cleveland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Cleveland's last 12 games
St. Louis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
St. Louis is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Cleveland
LA ANGELS vs. COLORADO
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Colorado
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games
OAKLAND vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Oakland
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
LA DODGERS vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 8 games
Seattle is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing LA Dodgers
TEXAS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Texas is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Texas's last 11 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Francisco's last 11 games when playing Texas
San Francisco is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing Texas
SAN DIEGO (19 - 39) at MILWAUKEE (26 - 31) - 8:10 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. SHAUN MARCUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 19-39 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 10-34 (-20.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 5-19 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 9-25 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 19-39 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 51-91 (-38.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 3-13 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 38-11 (+20.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 76-42 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 59-30 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 45-13 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 64-62 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 27-14 (+15.0 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 26-31 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 26-31 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MARCUM is 20-27 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MARCUM is 8-16 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MARCUM is 20-27 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MARCUM is 13-22 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-1 (+1.6 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 3-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.17 and a WHIP of 1.426.
His team's record is 7-2 (+5.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+4.0 units)
SHAUN MARCUM vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MARCUM is 2-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.100.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)
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KANSAS CITY (24 - 31) at PITTSBURGH (29 - 27) - 7:05 PM
LUKE HOCHEVAR (R) vs. ERIK BEDARD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 29-27 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 20-13 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 29-27 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 447-424 (+55.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 16-11 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-11 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 10-4 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.
ERIK BEDARD vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BEDARD is 3-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.389.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)
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PHILADELPHIA (28 - 31) at BALTIMORE (32 - 25) - 7:05 PM
JOE BLANTON (R) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-31 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-31 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-18 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 32-25 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 29-19 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 21-18 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 23-19 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 42-19 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 635-629 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 107-87 (+29.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 82-51 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BLANTON is 65-48 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 123-125 (-48.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 282-358 (-98.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JOE BLANTON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BLANTON is 1-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.09 and a WHIP of 1.669.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)
JAKE ARRIETA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.
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NY METS (32 - 26) at NY YANKEES (31 - 25) - 7:05 PM
JOHAN SANTANA (L) vs. HIROKI KURODA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 32-26 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 56-52 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 38-22 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 31-24 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 37-36 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 25-12 (+16.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY YANKEES are 222-181 (-46.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 77-73 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KURODA is 13-21 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JOHAN SANTANA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SANTANA is 6-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.04 and a WHIP of 1.348.
His team's record is 8-6 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-4. (+5.1 units)
HIROKI KURODA vs. NY METS since 1997
KURODA is 1-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 5.75 and a WHIP of 1.750.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.7 units)
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WASHINGTON (32 - 23) at BOSTON (29 - 28) - 7:10 PM
STEPHEN STRASBURG (R) vs. FELIX DOUBRONT (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 46-64 (-25.1 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 112-105 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 45-35 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 20-11 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 112-105 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 74-69 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 52-44 (+18.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 61-52 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 61-52 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 7-13 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.
FELIX DOUBRONT vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.
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DETROIT (26 - 31) at CINCINNATI (31 - 25) - 7:10 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. MAT LATOS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 26-31 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 114-180 (-53.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 26-31 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 12-17 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 8-17 (-15.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DETROIT is 10-17 (-10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CINCINNATI is 61-44 (+12.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 86-107 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 304-283 (-69.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
RICK PORCELLO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.
MAT LATOS vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.
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TAMPA BAY (32 - 25) at MIAMI (31 - 26) - 7:10 PM
JEREMY HELLICKSON (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 26-34 (-23.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 145-123 (+33.2 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
NOLASCO is 14-5 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 107-86 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 47-60 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 7-27 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 47-60 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 35-47 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 69-86 (-19.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 23-35 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 11-26 (-15.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 21-33 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.
RICKY NOLASCO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
NOLASCO is 2-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 8.51 and a WHIP of 1.767.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-0. (+5.2 units)
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TORONTO (30 - 27) at ATLANTA (32 - 25) - 7:35 PM
KYLE DRABEK (R) vs. BRANDON BEACHY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 38-21 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 12-5 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
DRABEK is 12-5 (+8.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BEACHY is 6-12 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BEACHY is 6-12 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
KYLE DRABEK vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.
BRANDON BEACHY vs. TORONTO since 1997
BEACHY is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
HOUSTON (24 - 33) at CHI WHITE SOX (32 - 25) - 8:10 PM
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. GAVIN FLOYD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 81-140 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 31-76 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 18-43 (-19.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 79-139 (-37.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 51-106 (-40.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 21-55 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
RODRIGUEZ is 16-41 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 29-10 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-11 (+8.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 10-17 (-9.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 51-61 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 8-15 (-9.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 51-61 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 33-41 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 22-31 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
FLOYD is 12-20 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
FLOYD is 5-12 (-10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)
GAVIN FLOYD vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.
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CHICAGO CUBS (19 - 38) at MINNESOTA (22 - 34) - 8:10 PM
TRAVIS WOOD (L) vs. P.J. WALTERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 19-38 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1-9 (-8.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 7-23 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 14-35 (-18.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 19-38 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 889-958 (-167.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 8-22 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-11 (+19.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-11 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 85-134 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 39-67 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 42-66 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 82-127 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 22-41 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
TRAVIS WOOD vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.
P.J. WALTERS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WALTERS is 0-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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CLEVELAND (30 - 26) at ST LOUIS (30 - 28) - 8:15 PM
JOSH TOMLIN (R) vs. JAKE WESTBROOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 95-68 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 113-108 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 110-105 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 11-5 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 25-13 (+13.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 58-52 (+11.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 4-12 (-10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WESTBROOK is 0-6 (-8.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JOSH TOMLIN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.
JAKE WESTBROOK vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.
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LA ANGELS (29 - 29) at COLORADO (24 - 32) - 8:40 PM
C.J. WILSON (L) vs. ALEX WHITE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 131-139 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 635-627 (+60.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 20-9 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games in June games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 231-174 (+43.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 78-61 (+24.7 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 526-516 (+62.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 630-543 (+65.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997.
WILSON is 54-28 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WILSON is 16-4 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 97-123 (-41.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 29-40 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 53-58 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 97-123 (-41.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 120-137 (-37.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
C.J. WILSON vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.
ALEX WHITE vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
WHITE is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)
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OAKLAND (26 - 32) at ARIZONA (27 - 30) - 9:40 PM
TOM MILONE (L) vs. DANIEL HUDSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 8-25 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in road games in June games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 49-84 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 31-43 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 124-102 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 46-29 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 124-102 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 71-53 (+16.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 72-48 (+18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 95-101 (-33.0 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 51-61 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
ARIZONA is 15-23 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
TOM MILONE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.
DANIEL HUDSON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HUDSON is 0-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
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LA DODGERS (37 - 21) at SEATTLE (26 - 33) - 10:10 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. KEVIN MILLWOOD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 45-76 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 37-21 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 25-10 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 37-21 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 27-14 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 24-11 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 24-12 (+12.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 155-229 (-58.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
NATHAN EOVALDI vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.
KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MILLWOOD is 6-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.148.
His team's record is 7-4 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.6 units)
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TEXAS (33 - 25) at SAN FRANCISCO (33 - 25) - 10:15 PM
MATT HARRISON (L) vs. BARRY ZITO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 864-719 (+106.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 13-5 (+9.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 61-33 (+20.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HARRISON is 17-7 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HARRISON is 16-6 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HARRISON is 11-3 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
MATT HARRISON vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.
BARRY ZITO vs. TEXAS since 1997
ZITO is 18-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.244.
His team's record is 24-7 (+15.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 19-11. (+6.4 units)
National League
San Diego at Milwaukee
Volquez: San Diego 2-14 SU as a road underdog of +100 to +150
Marcum: Milwaukee 42-11 SU as a home favorite of -150 or more
Interleague
Kansas City at Pittsburgh
Hochevar: Kansas City 5-14 SU after 3 or more consecutive home games
Bedard: Pittsburgh 20-13 SU in June games
Philadelphia at Baltimore
Blanton: Philadelphia 16-20 SU after 2 or more consecutive losses
Arrieta: Baltimore 18-9 SU after 2 straight games without a stolen base
NY Mets at NY Yankees
Santana: NY Mets 25-12 SU against right-handed starters
Kuroda: 0-8 TSR against NL East opponents
Washington at Boston
Strasburg: Washington 20-11 SU when playing on Friday
Doubront: Boston 7-13 SU in home games against right-handed starters
Detroit at Cincinnati
Porcello: Detroit 5-13 SU after 3 or more consecutive home games
Arroyo: Cincinnnati 19-7 SU after batting .250 or worse over a 20 game span
Tampa Bay at Miami
Hellickson: Tampa Bay 43-25 SU after batting .240 or worse over a 20 game span
Nolasco: Miami 7-27 SU in June games
Toronto at Atlanta
Drabek: Toronto 12-5 SU in road games when playing on Friday
Beachy: 3-8 TSR as a favorite of -150 or more
Houston at Chicago White Sox
Rodriguez: Houston 6-27 SU on the road when the total is 8.5 to 10
Floyd: Chicago White Sox 20-11 SU after a win
Chicago Cubs at Minnesota
Wood: Chicago Cubs 1-9 SU as a road underdog of +100 to +125
Walters: Minnesota 21-11 SU in June games
Cleveland at St. Louis
Tomlin: Cleveland 10-3 SU after 3 or more consecutive road games
Westbrook: 0-6 TSR as a home favorite of -125 to -150
LA Angels at Colorado
Wilson: LA Angels 20-9 SU in road games in June
White: Colorado 16-30 SU after a loss by 4 runs or more
Oakland at Arizona
Milone: Oakland 14-32 SU after having won 3 of their last 4
Hudson: Arizona 46-29 SU when the total is 9 to 9.5
LA Dodgers at Seattle
Eovaldi: LA Dodgers 19-6 SU after a game where the bullpen gave up no runs
Millwood: Seattle 50-84 SU when the total is 7 to 8.5
Texas at San Francisco
Harrison: Texas 1-8 SU after 3 straight games where they committed no errors
Zito: San Francisco 13-5 SU against left-handed starters
Diamond Trends - Friday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Astros are 0-18 since May 08, 2011 after a 5+ run loss in a night game for a net profit of $1800 when playing against.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
The White Sox are 9-0 OU since April 08, 2011 as a 140+ favorite vs a team that has lost at least their last two games for a net profit of $900 when playing the over.
STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:
The White Sox are 10-0-1 OU since June 08, 2008 when Gavin Floyd starts as a home 140+ favorite vs a team that has lost at least their last two games for a net profit of $1000 when playing the over.
MLB BIBLE TREND OF THE DAY:
The Dodgers are 13-1 (3.7 rpg) since 2011 as a favorite after a 5+ run win.
TODAY’S TRENDS:
The Angels are 0-11 since May 28, 2011 when playing a night game on the road vs a team that has lost at least their last two games after playing in a night game for a net profit of $1317 when playing against.
The Brewers are 0-7 since May 27, 2011 when Shaun Marcum starts as a home favorite in the first game of a series for a net profit of $947 when playing against.
Interleague Notebook
By David Schwab
VegasInsider.com
This season marks 16th consecutive year that Major League Baseball has incorporated games between the National and American League into the overall schedule which is commonly referred to as Interleague Play.
The first round of games this season featured 14 three-game weekend series from May 18 through May 20. This Friday kicks-off an extended round of Interleague Play that will run from June 8 to June 24.
The following is an overview of some pertinent facts and figures related to Interleague Play as well as a list of this weekend’s games and closer look at its most intriguing matchup to get you ready for all the action.
MLB Interleague Play Overview
The popularity of Interleague play remains high with the average game drawing over 12 percent more fans to the ball parks than a traditional intra league game according to 2011 attendance figures. It allows the MLB to schedule natural geographic rivalries that would never take place unless those teams met in the World Series. It also provides a chance for the fans to see some of the biggest stars from the opposite league play in their home-town park.
For anyone who enjoys wagering on the games, it creates a true challenge handicapping a particular matchup given the unfamiliarity between a team’s starting pitcher and the opposing team’s lineup. The New York Yankees have mastered this feat the best with an overall Interleague Play record of 158-109 through this season’s first round of games, while the Pittsburgh Pirates have the worst overall record at 82-132.
Interleague Play- First Round Recap
Over the years the American League has gotten the best of Interleague Play with a 52.3 winning percentage and so far this season that continues to be the case. The AL compiled a 24-18 record during the first weekend of games which equates to a winning percentage of 57.1.
The Chicago White Sox swept the Chicago Cubs 3-0 in the Crosstown Classic by a combined score of 26-6. Seattle posted the only other sweep of the weekend with a three-game romp over Colorado in which it outscored the Rockies 20-7.
The Baltimore Orioles claimed bragging rights in the Beltway Series by taking two of three from the Washington Nationals and the Rangers remained the toast of Texas with a 2-1 series victory over the Houston Astros.
This Weekend’s Schedule (June 8-10)
Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Mets vs. New York Yankees
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Baltimore Orioles
Detroit Tigers vs. Cincinnati Reds
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Miami Marlins
Chicago Cubs vs. Minnesota Twins
Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Los Angeles Angels vs. Colorado Rockies
Oakland Athletics vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Seattle Mariners
Texas Rangers vs. San Francisco Giants
Spotlight Interleague Series
Mets vs. Yankees
All 14 of this weekend’s Interleague series offer some interesting matchups both on the mound and in the field, but the most anticipated one has the Mets paying a visit to Yankee Stadium for a renewal of the Subway Series.
The Yankees have dominated this series with an overall regular-season record of 49-35 and a 4-1 series victory in the 2000 World Series. They got the best of the Mets last season as well; taking four of six with a 2-1 record both at home and on the road. The total stayed ‘under’ in four of those games, but went ‘over’ in two of the three games at Yankee Stadium.
Both teams come into this series in serious contention in their division race. The Mets are a surprising 32-26 on the year and just a game and half in back of Washington in the NL East. This is quite an accomplishment considering they opened the season as 8/1 underdogs to win their division. The Mets are getting it done with a lineup that has a team batting average of .257 and is ranked fourth in the NL in scoring with an average of 4.40 runs per game. They have gotten the most out a starting rotation that has some holes and a bullpen that has had its fair share of breakdowns. Overall, their 4.19 team ERA is ranked 12th in the NL. The Mets are 5-5 in their last 10 games and just under .500 on the road at 13-14.
The Yankees opened the season as -150 favorites to win the AL East, but a slow start dug an early hole from which they are just starting to climb out of. They have won five of their last seven games to close the gap with Baltimore and Tampa Bay in the division to just half a game. The Yankees are 31-25 overall and 16-12 at home after taking two of three from the Rays earlier this week. The return of Andy Pettitte has added a spark to the starting rotation with a 3-2 record and 2.78 ERA in five starts, but the Bronx Bombers continue to earn their paychecks with their bats. While they are ranked seventh in the AL in pitching with a 3.96 team ERA, the Yankees remain near the top of the league in hitting with a team batting average of .263 and an average of 4.70 runs per game.
Probable Pitching Matchups
Friday, June 8
Johan Santana (3-2, 2.38 ERA) vs. Hiroki Kuroda (4-6, 3.82 ERA)
Fresh off throwing the first no-hitter in Mets history, Santana will look to add another victory to his overall record of 5-3 against the Yankees. Kuroda is just 1-5 lifetime against the Mets with a 5.75 ERA.
Saturday, June 9
Dillon Gee (4-3, 4.48 ERA) vs. Phil Hughes (5-5, 4.96 ERA)
Gee has not given-up more than three earned runs in his last four starts. Hughes threw a complete game against Detroit his last time out and has not lost since May 17. He is 1-1 against the Mets with an ERA of 4.20.
Sunday, June 10
Jon Niese (4-2, 4.11 ERA) vs. Andy Pettitte (3-2, 2.78 ERA)
Last Sunday, Niese posted 10 strike outs while holding St. Louis scoreless for six innings. Pettitte held the Rays scoreless over 7 1/3 innings in his last start while also fanning 10. He is 7-4 lifetime against the Mets with a 3.56 ERA.
Betting Trends
The Mets are 2-5 in their last seven Interleague games and 2-6 in their last eight games against the AL East. The total has gone ‘over’ in six of their last eight Interleague games on the road.
The Yankees are 16-6 in their last 22 Interleague games as favorites and 8-3 in their last 11 Interleague games overall.
Head-to-head, the Yankees have a slight 6-4 edge in the last 10 meetings and are 4-2 in the last six games at Yankee Stadium. The total has stayed ‘under’ in seven of the last nine games between the two.
Upcoming Series of Interest
Over the next two weeks there will a number of intriguing matchups on the schedule, but the following is a brief listing of a few that classify as must-see TV given the natural rivalry they create.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (June 11- June 13)
Cleveland Indians vs. Cincinnati Reds (June 12-June 14)
Kansas City Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals (June 15-17)
Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox (June18- June 20)
New York Yankees vs. New York Mets (June 22-June 24)
Washington Nationals vs. Baltimore Orioles (June 22-June 24)