Saturday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
By Covers.com
STREAKING
Hiroki Kuroda, New York Yankees (12-8, 2.96)
Kuroda continued his run of exceptional starts on Sunday, holding the Red Sox to a single run over eight innings to pick up his 12th win of the season. The right-hander has surrendered only eight runs over his last seven starts heading into action Saturday in Cleveland.
Madison Bumgarner, San Francisco Giants (14-7, 2.83)
Bumgarner racked up 10 strikeouts over eight shutout innings of a 2-1 victory over the Dodgers last time out and has put together a string of eight consecutive quality starts. The 23-year-old looks to extend that streak to nine when the Giants host the Braves.
SLUMPING
Dan Haren, Los Angeles Angels (8-10, 4.90)
Haren has taken back-to-back losses, surrendering 10 earned runs in his last seven innings pitched. Manager Mike Scioscia recently said he will consider using a four-man rotation if Haren can’t step up in his next outing in Detroit.
Josh Johnson, Miami Marlins (7-10, 3.73)
Johnson has taken the loss in three consecutive starts despite only allowing seven earned runs during that span. The Marlins have only provided the right-hander with three runs of support over his last three outings heading into a tough road battle in Los Angeles against the Dodgers.
Hot pitchers
-- White is 0-0, 3.38 (21.1 IP) in his last five starts.
-- Dickey is 2-2, 2.75 in his last five starts.
-- Bumgarner is 4-2, 2.09 in his last eight starts.
-- Minor has a 2.22 RA in his last seven starts, but Braves lost last three.
-- GGonzalez is 3-0, 2.53 in his last three starts.
-- Halladay is 3-1, 2.79 in his last four outings.
-- Richard is 3-1, 2.08 in his last four starts.
-- Johnson is 0-3, 3.00 in his last three starts; Marlins scored total of just three runs in those three games.
-- Kershaw is 4-1, 1.88 in his last five starts.
-- Hellickson is 4-2, 2.55 in his last seven starts.
-- Kuroda is 4-1, 1.39 in his last seven starts.
-- Johnson is 2-0, 1.38 in two starts for Baltimore.
-- Quintana has a 2.67 in his last three starts.
-- Guthrie is 2-0, 0.79 in his last three starts.
Cold pitchers
-- Raley is 1-2, 8.22 in three starts for the Cubs.
-- Abad is 0-0, 3.86 in 30 big league games (23.1 IP) this year; he went back to minors and was 1-0, 4.50 in three starts at AAA level. This will be his first major league start.
-- Cardinals lost last three Garcia starts (0-2, 6.75). Leake is 1-2, 6.67 in his last five starts.
-- Marcum was 3-0, 2.30 in his last four starts before going on DL, but his last start was June 14.
-- Karstens is 0-1, 4.05 in his last three starts.
-- Kennedy is 1-2, 6.75 in his last three starts.
-- McCarthy is 0-2, 6.75 in his last three starts.
-- Duensing is 1-2, 6.48 in his last four starts.
-- Dempster has a 7.20 RA in his four starts for Texas.
-- Masterson is 2-3, 8.90 in his last five starts.
-- Morrow was 2-1, 1.17 in his last three starts before going on DL; his last start was back on June 11.
-- Haren lost his last two starts, allowing 12 runs in seven IP.
-- Smyly is 2-2, 6.57 in his last five starts, last of which was July 6.
-- Beavan is 1-1, 4.67 in his last three starts.
-- I doubt Beckett (0-3, 9.92 in last three starts) is pitching for Boston here, but I don't know who the alternative is. Beckett is probably being traded. As of 4:50am Saturday, the Boston starter is listed as undecided.
Hot Teams
-- Colorado won nine of its last twelve games.
-- Washington won eight of its last eleven road games.
-- Phillies won five of their last seven games.
-- Brewers won six of their last eight games.
-- Cardinals won five of their last six games.
-- Reds are 10-5 in their last 15.
-- Padres won their last five games, allowing nine runs.
-- Arizona won six of its last nine games.
-- Giants won seven of their last eight games.
-- Detroit won six of its last nine games.
-- Angels won their last four games, scoring 28 runs.
-- Orioles won nine of their last twelve home games.
-- Tampa Bay won 19 of its last 26 games.
-- A's won seven of their last nine.
-- Rangers won six of their last seven games.
-- Seattle won eight of its last nine games overall.
-- White Sox won six of their last seven home games.
Cold Teams
-- Cubs lost six of their last eight games.
-- Pirates lost eleven of their last fifteen games.
-- Mets lost 14 of their last 18 games.
-- Astros lost nine of their last eleven.
-- Dodgers lost five of their last eight games.
-- Miami is 6-10 in its last 16.
-- Braves lost six of their last seven games.
-- Blue Jays lost nine of their last ten games.
-- Indians lost their last nine games; they scored six runs in last five games.
-- Bronx Bombers lost four of their last six games.
-- Red Sox lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Kansas City lost three of four.
-- Twins lost 12 of their last 14 games.
Totals
-- Five of last six Colorado games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Washington games stayed under total.
-- Five of last seven Milwaukee games stayed under the total.
-- 13 of last 17 Pittsburgh games went over the total.
-- Six of Mets' last seven games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last ten Cincinnati games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven San Diego road games stayed under total.
-- Five of last seven Dodger games stayed under the total.
-- Ten of last thirteen San Francisco games went over the total.
-- 16 of last 22 Angel games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Toronto games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eleven Cleveland games went over the total.
-- Nine of last eleven Kansas City games stayed under the total.
-- 23 of last 33 Tampa Bay games stayed under total.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in Minnesota's last nine games.
-- Under is 8-2-1 in last eleven Seattle games.
Umpires
-- Chi-Col-- Last seven Kulpa games stayed under the total.
-- Hst-NY-- Five of last seven Fairchild games went over.
-- StL-Cin-- Underdogs won seven of last nine
-- TBarrett games, with five of last seven staying under.
-- Atl-SF-- Six of last eight West games stayed under the total.
-- Wsh-Phil-- Over is 4-0-1 in last five Gonzalez games.
-- Mil-Pitt-- Seven of last ten Eddings games stayed under total.
-- SD-Az-- Under is 8-0-1 in last nine Winters games.
-- Mia-LA-- Underdogs are 6-6 in last dozen Davidson games.
-- A's-TB-- Under is 9-4 in last thirteen Foster games.
-- Min-Tex-- Over is 9-4-1 in last fourteen Conroy games.
-- NY-Clev-- Over is 6-0-1 in last seven Johnson games.
-- Tor-Blt-- Underdogs are 9-5 in last fourteen Iassogna games.
-- LA-Det-- Four of last five Darling games stayed under the total.
-- Sea-Chi-- Four of last five LBarrett games went over the total.
-- KC-Bos-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Layne games.
COLORADO vs. CHI CUBS
Colorado is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs
Colorado is 3-13 SU in their last 16 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games when playing at home against Colorado
HOUSTON vs. NY METS
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 8 games when playing Houston
OAKLAND vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Oakland's last 12 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Oakland's last 15 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Tampa Bay's last 15 games at home
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
ATLANTA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of San Francisco's last 13 games
ST. LOUIS vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 9 games when playing at home against St. Louis
MINNESOTA vs. TEXAS
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Texas's last 10 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota
WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Washington is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Washington
NY YANKEES vs. CLEVELAND
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
Cleveland is 4-10 SU in their last 14 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
LA ANGELS vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games on the road
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Detroit is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
TORONTO vs. BALTIMORE
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
MILWAUKEE vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Pittsburgh's last 17 games
Pittsburgh is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games when playing Milwaukee
SEATTLE vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
KANSAS CITY vs. BOSTON
Kansas City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Kansas City's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
SAN DIEGO vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Diego's last 12 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against San Diego
Arizona is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
MIAMI vs. LA DODGERS
Miami is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Miami's last 24 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 1-5-1 SU in their last 7 games ,at home
LA Dodgers are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,
COLORADO (50 - 74) at CHICAGO CUBS (48 - 76) - 1:05 PM
ALEX WHITE (R) vs. BROOKS RALEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 12-28 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 50-74 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 99-110 (-33.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 50-74 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 79-105 (-38.1 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 3-17 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 48-76 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 665-620 (-140.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 193-257 (-80.1 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 671-687 (-132.1 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 48-76 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 907-987 (-173.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 46-73 (-20.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-37 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
ALEX WHITE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
BROOKS RALEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.
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HOUSTON (40 - 86) at NY METS (57 - 69) - 1:10 PM
FERNANDO ABAD (L) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-0 (+5.5 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)
FERNANDO ABAD vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.
R.A. DICKEY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
DICKEY is 1-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.269.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)
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ST LOUIS (69 - 56) at CINCINNATI (76 - 51) - 4:05 PM
JAIME GARCIA (L) vs. MIKE LEAKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 33-41 (-17.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 49-50 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 42-44 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 16-25 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CINCINNATI is 76-51 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 125-89 (+22.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 31-13 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CINCINNATI is 76-51 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 116-88 (+22.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
LEAKE is 9-0 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 39-26 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 5-5 (+0.1 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.5 Units)
JAIME GARCIA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
GARCIA is 7-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.78 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 7-2 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.8 units)
MIKE LEAKE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LEAKE is 1-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.477.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)
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ATLANTA (71 - 55) at SAN FRANCISCO (71 - 55) - 4:05 PM
MIKE MINOR (L) vs. MADISON BUMGARNER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 71-55 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 27-13 (+15.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 71-55 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 182-89 (+39.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
BUMGARNER is 13-3 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
ATLANTA is 11-6 (+8.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
ATLANTA is 35-26 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 69-54 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 71-55 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 12-17 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-1 (+3.7 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
MIKE MINOR vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MINOR is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 0.75 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
MADISON BUMGARNER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
BUMGARNER is 1-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.147.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)
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WASHINGTON (77 - 48) at PHILADELPHIA (59 - 67) - 7:05 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. ROY HALLADAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 77-42 (+27.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
HALLADAY is 24-5 (+18.1 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 77-48 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 41-24 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 69-56 (+21.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 74-48 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 52-31 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 53-32 (+16.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
GONZALEZ is 19-6 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
GONZALEZ is 12-2 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
GONZALEZ is 19-6 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-35 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-15 (-16.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-14 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-29 (-17.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 59-64 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-24 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-23 (-12.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-43 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 59-67 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-26 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-5 (+0.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)
GIO GONZALEZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GONZALEZ is 2-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 0.69 and a WHIP of 0.846.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)
ROY HALLADAY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HALLADAY is 11-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.53 and a WHIP of 1.021.
His team's record is 13-3 (+8.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-5. (+4.9 units)
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MILWAUKEE (58 - 66) at PITTSBURGH (67 - 58) - 7:05 PM
SHAUN MARCUM (R) vs. JEFF KARSTENS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 6-14 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
MILWAUKEE is 58-66 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-25 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 40-49 (-15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 58-66 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 22-29 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 20-38 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 4-15 (-13.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MARCUM is 21-28 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MARCUM is 21-28 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MARCUM is 14-23 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 32-25 (+9.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 33-23 (+7.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 66-58 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 27-16 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 37-24 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 64-52 (+19.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 15-5 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
PITTSBURGH is 29-21 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 66-58 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 459-435 (+52.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 47-43 (+8.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 29-40 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 16-36 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-4 (-0.3 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)
SHAUN MARCUM vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MARCUM is 2-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.144.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)
JEFF KARSTENS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
KARSTENS is 0-5 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.21 and a WHIP of 1.191.
His team's record is 1-7 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.8 units)
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SAN DIEGO (57 - 70) at ARIZONA (64 - 62) - 8:10 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 77-115 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHARD is 7-22 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 67-48 (+14.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KENNEDY is 19-3 (+16.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KENNEDY is 43-26 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
KENNEDY is 13-2 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 40-43 (+6.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 35-24 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in road games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
ARIZONA is 13-17 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
ARIZONA is 64-62 (-6.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 64-62 (-6.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 42-47 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 6-4 (+4.3 Units) against ARIZONA this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.6 Units)
CLAYTON RICHARD vs. ARIZONA since 1997
RICHARD is 4-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.378.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)
IAN KENNEDY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
KENNEDY is 6-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.34 and a WHIP of 0.988.
His team's record is 7-2 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)
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MIAMI (57 - 70) at LA DODGERS (68 - 58) - 9:10 PM
JOSH JOHNSON (R) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 57-70 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 56-68 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 66-91 (-25.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 18-34 (-16.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 26-44 (-18.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 88-60 (+23.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 59-37 (+16.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 15-5 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
LA DODGERS are 40-27 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KERSHAW is 40-19 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KERSHAW is 37-13 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
KERSHAW is 40-19 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 52-49 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 79-60 (+19.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 316-351 (+40.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 31-33 (-7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
JOSH JOHNSON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
JOHNSON is 3-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.412.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)
CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. MIAMI since 1997
KERSHAW is 3-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.41 and a WHIP of 0.951.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)
OAKLAND (68 - 57) at TAMPA BAY (70 - 56) - 1:10 PM
BRANDON MCCARTHY (R) vs. JEREMY HELLICKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 90-37 (+30.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 214-207 (+30.8 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 68-57 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 27-21 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
OAKLAND is 257-191 (+62.5 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 87-73 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 45-33 (+18.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 38-29 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 36-27 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 14-8 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MCCARTHY is 9-1 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-4 (+1.7 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)
BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MCCARTHY is 3-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.66 and a WHIP of 1.267.
His team's record is 5-3 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-1. (+5.1 units)
JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HELLICKSON is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.80 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-3 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)
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MINNESOTA (51 - 74) at TEXAS (74 - 51) - 4:05 PM
BRIAN DUENSING (L) vs. RYAN DEMPSTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 114-174 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-36 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 4-20 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 111-167 (-32.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 77-127 (-33.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 63-110 (-31.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DEMPSTER is 30-16 (+17.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.
TEXAS is 40-34 (-10.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 7-1 (+5.5 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.9 Units)
BRIAN DUENSING vs. TEXAS since 1997
DUENSING is 2-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.74 and a WHIP of 1.246.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)
RYAN DEMPSTER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
DEMPSTER is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
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NY YANKEES (73 - 52) at CLEVELAND (54 - 71) - 7:05 PM
HIROKI KURODA (R) vs. JUSTIN MASTERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 104-91 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 64-52 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 101-95 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 58-39 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 42-22 (+19.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 70-44 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 22-12 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 54-71 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-18 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
CLEVELAND is 51-67 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-17 (-11.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)
HIROKI KURODA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
KURODA is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.29 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)
JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MASTERSON is 2-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.81 and a WHIP of 1.188.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)
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TORONTO (56 - 69) at BALTIMORE (68 - 57) - 7:05 PM
BRANDON MORROW (R) vs. STEVE JOHNSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 56-69 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 31-46 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 25-43 (-18.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TORONTO is 34-51 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 68-57 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 25-20 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 43-36 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 13-7 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
BALTIMORE is 25-20 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 63-50 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 44-45 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 50-43 (+14.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 38-29 (+14.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 50-42 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 24-16 (+11.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MORROW is 15-5 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MORROW is 8-0 (+8.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MORROW is 26-14 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 6-4 (+3.3 Units) against TORONTO this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)
BRANDON MORROW vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MORROW is 3-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.89 and a WHIP of 1.252.
His team's record is 4-3 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.6 units)
STEVE JOHNSON vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.
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LA ANGELS (66 - 60) at DETROIT (67 - 58) - 7:05 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. DREW SMYLY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 32-33 (-12.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 13-19 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LA ANGELS are 66-60 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 34-43 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 64-55 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HAREN is 8-14 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HAREN is 17-27 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HAREN is 7-14 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HAREN is 17-22 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HAREN is 6-12 (-12.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 655-643 (+63.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
DETROIT is 67-58 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 107-131 (-43.0 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.
DETROIT is 63-55 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 35-38 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-2 (+0.8 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)
DAN HAREN vs. DETROIT since 1997
HAREN is 4-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 1.136.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+3.7 units)
DREW SMYLY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.
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SEATTLE (61 - 65) at CHI WHITE SOX (69 - 55) - 7:10 PM
BLAKE BEAVAN (R) vs. JOSE QUINTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 45-87 (-35.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 101-158 (-45.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 69-55 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 50-37 (+10.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 40-28 (+9.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 61-65 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 15-5 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
SEATTLE is 58-58 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 43-44 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 22-28 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 72-71 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-43 (-19.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 72-71 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 31-39 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 6-1 (+4.6 Units) against SEATTLE this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)
BLAKE BEAVAN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BEAVAN is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
JOSE QUINTANA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.
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KANSAS CITY (55 - 69) at BOSTON (60 - 66) - 7:10 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 13-9 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 41-43 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 64-55 (-21.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 60-66 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 57-62 (-27.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 21-23 (-16.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-37 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 13-19 (-11.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 7-15 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
BOSTON is 54-61 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 41-47 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 36-49 (-24.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BECKETT is 7-14 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BECKETT is 1-7 (-7.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BECKETT is 6-14 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BECKETT is 3-11 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BECKETT is 8-12 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. BOSTON since 1997
GUTHRIE is 3-7 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.56 and a WHIP of 1.617.
His team's record is 5-12 (-5.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-4. (+5.6 units)
JOSH BECKETT vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BECKETT is 7-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.58 and a WHIP of 1.048.
His team's record is 7-3 (-0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.5 units)
National League
Colorado at Chicago Cubs
White: Colorado 3-17 SU when playing on Saturday
Raley: Chicago Cubs 9-1 SU at home against NL West opponents
Houston at NY Mets
Abad: Houston 4-29 SU as an underdog of +175 to +250
Dickey: 10-2 TSR in day games
St. Louis at Cincinnati
Garcia: ST Louis 2-15 SU after 4 or more consecutive wins
Leake: 9-0 TSR at home when playing on Saturday
Atlanta at San Francisco
Minor: Atlanta 11-6 SU as a road underdog of +125 to +150
Bumgarner: San Francisco 11-20 SU at home against NL East opponents
Washington at Philadelphia
Gonzalez: Washington 46-28 SU vs NL team with on base percentage .325 or worse
Halladay: Philadelphia 4-12 SU at home vs an NL pitcher whose ERA is 3.50 or better
Milwaukee at Pittsburgh
Marcum: Milwaukee 4-15 SU on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5
Karstens: Pittsburgh 15-5 SU when playing on Saturday
San Diego at Arizona
Richard: 7-22 TSR in night games
Kennedy: 19-3 TSR against division opponents
Miami at LA Dodgers
Johnson: Miami 9-24 SU after 2 straight games without a stolen base
Kershaw: LA Dodgers 15-5 SU when playing on Saturday
American League
Oakland at Tampa Bay
McCarthy: Oakland 9-5 SU as a road underdog of +150 to +200
Hellickson: Tampa Bay 33-35 SU at home when the total is 7 to 7.5
Minnesota at Texas
Duensing: Minnesota 4-20 SU in road games when playing on Saturday
Dempster: Texas 53-26 SU after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8
NY Yankees at Cleveland
Kuroda: NY Yankees 11-3 SU in road games after a win by 2 runs or less
Masterson: Cleveland 4-18 SU in August games
Toronto at Baltimore
Morrow: Toronto 11-22 SU after 4 or more consecutive road games
Chen: Baltimore 13-7 SU when playing on Saturday
LA Angels at Detroit
Haren: LA Angels 57-29 SU after scoring 2 runs or less
Smyly: Detroit 5-13 SU after 3 games where the BP gave up no runs
Seattle at Chicago White Sox
Beavan: Seattle 7-29 SU after allowing 9 runs or more
Quintana: CHI White Sox 13-3 SU after scoring 9 runs or more
Kansas City at Boston
Guthrie: Kansas City 13-9 SU in August
Beckett: 1-7 TSR when the total is 9 to 9.5
Diamond Trends - Saturday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Cardinals are 11-0 since August 02, 2011 as a dog when they lost the last time they faced this starting pitcher for a net profit of $1466.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Rockies are 13-0 OU since May 24, 2011 with a total over 7 after a 2-5 run loss in which they were shut out in the last 6 innings for a net profit of $1300 when playing the over.
STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:
The Indians are 10-0 OU since August 14, 2009 when Justin Masterson starts as a 140+ dog after the team lost their last two games for a net profit of $1015 when playing the over.
MLB BIBLE TREND OF THE DAY:
The Cardinals are 1-15 (-2.2 rpg) since 2011 when on a 4+ game winning streak, if one of their last two wins was by more than one run. 1-5 this season.
TODAY’S TRENDS:
The Giants are 8-0 since July 06, 2011 when Madison Bumgarner starts at home after his team lost the last time he started vs this opponent for a net profit of $800.
The Dodgers are 10-0 since May 13, 2011 when Clayton Kershaw starts as a 140+ favorite vs a team that has lost at least their last two games for a net profit of $1000.
What Bettors Need to Know: Angels at Tigers
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Los Angeles Angels at Detroit Tigers (100, 10)
The Los Angeles Angels will need their starting pitchers to perform better down the stretch if they are to overcome their deficit in the American League wild card race. Zack Greinke began to hold up his end of the bargain - now it's Dan Haren's turn. The struggling right-hander will try to lead the Angels to their fifth straight victory when they visit the Detroit Tigers on Saturday in the second of a three-game series. Greinke turned his best performance in six starts with the Angels in their 2-1 victory Friday, but Los Angeles continues to face an uphill battle to earn an AL wild spot. The Angels are 2 1/2 games behind Oakland and Baltimore, who are tied in the final position.
The Tigers are 1 1/2 games behind the Athletics and Orioles, and 2 1/2 back of the Chicago White Sox in the less-crowded AL Central race. They have seven games left with the White Sox. For Saturday's game, Detroit will recall rookie left-hander Drew Smyly, who will take Doug Fister's spot in the rotation. Fister has tightness in his right groin. Smyly made 15 starts for the Tigers earlier this season before going on the disabled list with a right intercostal strain. He will face Haren, who hasn't pitched past the fourth inning in his last two starts.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Dan Haren (8-10, 4.90 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Drew Smyly (4-3 4.42)
Haren is winless in three starts and lost his last two - 7-0 against Tampa Bay on Aug. 16 and 7-4 versus Seattle on Aug. 11. He allowed 12 runs (10 earned) and 12 hits in seven combined innings over the two outings. Haren is 4-4 with a 3.68 ERA in nine starts against the Tigers. Detroit's roster is hitting .248 against him, with Miguel Cabrera 3-for-13 (homer, two RBIs).
Smyly was pulled after one inning of his start with Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday when the Tigers realized they would need him Saturday. He won his last two starts with Detroit - July 6 at Kansas City and July 1 against Tampa Bay. He struck out 10 against the Royals. Smyly is 1-2 with a 3.86 ERA in six home starts. He has never faced the Angels or any of their players.
TRENDS
Angels are 9-1 in their last 10 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Tigers are 1-5 in their last six vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 21-5-1 in Angels’ last 27 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Over is 4-1 in Smyly’s last five starts as an underdog.
UMPIRE TRENDS- Gary Darling
Over is 8-1 in Darling’s last nine Saturday games behind home plate.
Angels are 0-5 in their last five games with Darling behind home plate.
WALK-OFFS
1. Los Angeles 1B Albert Pujols on Friday missed his second straight game because of a right calf injury.
2. Detroit's Miguel Cabrera served as the designated hitter Friday while nursing a right ankle injury. He went 2-for-4 to raise his average to .327 and only trails Los Angeles' Mike Trout (.341) in the AL batting title race.
3. Trout, 21, is one home run away from becoming the youngest player in history have 25 homers and 40 steals in a season and has plenty of time to do it. The Houston Astros' Cesar Cedeno had 25 homers and 56 steals at age 22 in 1973.