Wednesday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
By Covers.com
Streaking
Cole Hamels, Philadelphia Phillies (15-6, 3.06 ERA)
Hamels has not lost since Aug. 2 and has allowed three earned runs or less in each of his last nine starts. The left-hander earned the team’s lone win in Houston over the weekend, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits while striking out eight in seven innings. Hamels has allowed four earned runs in each of his last two outings against New York but avoided the loss in each. He is just 5-10 with a 4.39 ERA in 20 career starts against the division rivals.
C.J. Wilson, Texas Rangers (12-9, 3.73 ERA)
Wilson has worked his way back from a swoon that saw him go winless in 11 starts for July and most of August. He had won three consecutive starts before taking a no-decision last time out, when he allowed four runs - three earned - on four hits at Kansas City. He's had mixed results against his former team, getting shelled for eight runs in 5 1/3 innings at Texas on Aug. 2 and pitching six scoreless innings at home on June 2.
Slumping
Ricky Romero, Toronto Blue Jays (8-14, 5.87 ERA)
Romero started 8-1 before losing 13 of his last 14 starts with one tough-luck no-decision mixed in. He lasted just four innings last time out, walking four and allowing three runs on eight hits in a loss to Seattle. The Yankees have beaten Romero twice during the streak. He is 3-7 with a 5.00 ERA in 13 starts against them.
Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners (13-8, 2.92 ERA)
Hernandez had a 2.43 ERA before being touched up for 30 hits over his last three outings. He allowed seven runs and 10 hits in four innings while losing to the Toronto Blue Jays in his last start. Hernandez received a no-decision in his lone start against the Orioles this season when he allowed four runs and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings. He is 5-4 with a 3.65 ERA in 14 career starts against Baltimore.
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Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals hitting a rough spot over the weekend getting swept in Atlanta try to right the ship when they host Los Angeles Dodgers in a three game set at Nationals Park. Despite Nationals being a Major League best 89-57 (+$2289) overall and a strong 44-27 (+$768) at home the club will be feeling a bit anxious. Dodgers have been a pain in Nats side this season winning all three meetings and enter the contest having won seven of the past eight encounters. But, Nationals have caught a break. The Dodgers are opening the set pitting struggling Aaron Harang (9-9, 3.79 ERA) against Jordan Zimmermann (10-8, 30.01 ERA). Harang hasn't made it through six innings since the middle of August posting an 0-2 record with Dodgers 0-4 over the four game span. L.A. on a 2-7 skid last nine w/Harang look for Nationals to move to 4-1 opening a series w/Zimmermann, 7-1 at home off a loss handing the ball to the hurler and Harang's September road team start record slipping to 0-7.
Hot pitchers
-- Estrada is 3-1, 2.43 in his last five starts.
-- Beckett is 1-1, 2.95 in his last three starts.
-- Lannan is 3-0, 2.41 in his three starts this season.
-- Zimmerman is 1-0, 3.00 in his last couple starts.
-- Hamels is 4-0, 2.61 in his last seven starts.
-- Braves won Medlen's last 20 starts (7-0, 1.01 in last eight).
-- Johnson is 1-1, 2.45 in his last three outings.
-- Rusin is 1-0, 2.70 in his last couple starts.
-- Cahill is 2-0, 2.70 in his last couple starts.
-- Cain is 4-0, 2.67 in his last seven starts.
-- Alvarez is 2-0, 3.38 in his last couple starts.
-- Anderson is 4-1, 2.20 in five starts this season.
-- Verlander is 2-1, 3.00 in his last three outings.
-- Sale is 2-1, 2.50 in his last three starts.
-- Holland is 1-0, 2.05 in his last three starts.
-- Wilson is 3-0, 3.80 in last four.
-- Saunders is 2-1, 2.55 in his last three starts.
Cold pitchers
-- McPherson was 3-6, 3.22 in 12 minor league starts this year; he's allowed two runs in 11.2 IP in big leagues, over seven games.
-- Harang is 0-2, 5.14 in his last four starts.
-- Hefner is 0-2, 5.40 in his last four starts.
-- Leake has a 6.84 RA in his last five starts.
-- Harrell is 0-1, 4.40 in his last five starts.
-- Lynn has a 6.17 RA in his last four starts.
-- Volquez has a 6.75 RA in his last six starts.
-- Chatwood is 0-1, 9.26 in his last three starts.
-- Hendriks is 0-7, 7.95 in his last eleven starts.
-- McAllister is 0-3, 7.85 in his last four starts.
-- Romero is 0-6, 7.71 in his last six starts.
-- Phelps is 1-1, 5.27 in his last five starts.
-- Pettitte is 0-1, 4.70 in his last four starts, last of which was June 27.
-- Matsuzaka is 0-2, 13.06 in his last three starts.
-- Archer is 0-2, 4.34 in three starts this season.
-- BChen is 0-2, 7.85 in his last three starts.
-- FHernandez is 0-3, 10.13 in his last three starts.
Hot Teams
-- Brewers won 21 of their last 27 games.
-- Phillies won 17 of their last 24 games.
-- Braves won 11 of their last 16 games.
-- Cubs won seven of their last 11 games.
-- Reds won nine of 13 on road.
-- Astros won three of their last five games.
-- Padres won nine of their last twelve games.
-- Giants won 14 of their last 20 games.
-- Bronx won four of its last five games.
-- Blue Jays won four in row on road.
-- Red Sox won four of their last five games.
-- White Sox won their last five games, allowing eleven runs.
-- A's won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Tigers won five of last seven.
-- Angels won 15 of their last 20 games.
-- Texas is 9-6 in its last 15.
-- Orioles won six of their last eight games.
Cold Teams
-- Pirates lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- Washington lost its last three games, scoring six runs.
-- Dodgers lost eight of their last eleven.
-- Mets lost nine of their last ten games.
-- Marlins lost five of their last eight games.
-- Cardinals lost eight of their last twelve games.
-- Arizona lost eight of its last twelve home games.
-- Rockies lost 11 of their last 13 games.
-- Twins lost five of their last seven games.
-- Indians lost eight of last ten.
-- Tampa Bay lost ten of its last thirteen games.
-- Royals lost four of their last five games.
-- Seattle lost six of its last seven games.
Totals
-- 13 of last 18 Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Over is 5-0-1 in Washington's last six home games.
-- 19 of last 28 Met games stayed under the total.
-- 11 of last 15 Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine Cincinnati games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six St Louis games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Arizona games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine Colorado games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Toronto games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last six Cleveland games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 19-5-2 in last 26 Detroit games.
-- Seven of last nine Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 9-2-1 in White Sox' last twelve road games.
-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Angel games.
-- Over is 9-4-1 in last fourteen Baltimore games.
Umpires
-- Mil-Pitt-- Seven of last eight O'Nora games stayed under total.
-- Phil-NY-- Over is 7-5-2 when Davidson works an NL game.
-- Atl-Mia-- Underdogs won 17 of last 26 Iassogna games.
-- Cin-Chi-- Last six Schrieber games went over the total.
-- Hst-StL-- Five of last six Estabrook games stayed under.
-- SD-Az-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Danley games.
-- Col-SF-- Favorites won last seven
-- Hickox games; over is 8-4 in his last 12 games behind home plate.
-- Min-Cle-- Eight of last twelve Holbrook games stayed under.
-- A's-Det-- Visiting team won last five Barry games.
-- Bos-TB-- Underdogs won nine of last thirteen Barrett games.
-- Chi-KC-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Timmons games.
-- Tex-LA-- Four of last five Nelson games went over the total.
-- Blt-Sea-- 10 of last 11 Kulpa games stayed under the total.
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TORONTO vs. NY YANKEES
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Toronto
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
LA DODGERS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games when playing Washington
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games at home
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
MILWAUKEE vs. PITTSBURGH
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 9 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Minnesota's last 23 games when playing Cleveland
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Cleveland is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games at home
OAKLAND vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
TORONTO vs. NY YANKEES
Toronto is 2-9-1 SU in their last 12 games ,when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Toronto is 7-14-1 SU in its last 22 games ,on the road
NY Yankees9-2-1 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Toronto
NY Yankees are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing Toronto
ATLANTA vs. MIAMI
Atlanta is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Miami
Atlanta is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Miami
Miami is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Miami is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Atlanta
BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
PHILADELPHIA vs. NY METS
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Philadelphia is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of NY Mets's last 12 games at home
NY Mets are 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
LA DODGERS vs. WASHINGTON
LA Dodgers are 2-5-1 SU in their last 8 games ,
LA Dodgers5-0-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Washington
Washington14-5-1 SU in its last 20 games at home
Washington is 0-4-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing LA Dodgers
CINCINNATI vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games at home
CHI WHITE SOX vs. KANSAS CITY
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City's last 11 games when playing Chi White Sox
HOUSTON vs. ST. LOUIS
Houston is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games at home
St. Louis is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Houston
SAN DIEGO vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games on the road
San Diego is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Arizona is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against San Diego
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games when playing LA Angels
Texas is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
LA Angels are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games at home
BALTIMORE vs. SEATTLE
Baltimore is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games ,on the road
Baltimore16-7-1 SU in its last 24 games
Seattle is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,at home
Seattle is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing Baltimore
COLORADO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Colorado's last 25 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Colorado is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing Colorado
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
MILWAUKEE (75 - 72) at PITTSBURGH (74 - 73) - 7:05 PM
MARCO ESTRADA (R) vs. KYLE MCPHERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 75-72 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 29-43 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 7-17 (-12.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 75-72 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 52-53 (-8.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-39 (-17.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 73-73 (+1.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 73-73 (+1.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 464-439 (+52.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 81-81 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 313-331 (+41.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 37-27 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 4-12 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 9-4 (+4.1 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.5 Units)
MARCO ESTRADA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
ESTRADA is 2-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.19 and a WHIP of 0.811.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)
KYLE MCPHERSON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.
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LA DODGERS (76 - 71) at WASHINGTON (89 - 57) - 7:05 PM
JOSH BECKETT (R) vs. JOHN LANNAN (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-0 (+3.3 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)
JOSH BECKETT vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
BECKETT is 7-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.39 and a WHIP of 1.117.
His team's record is 10-5 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-8. (-2.6 units)
JOHN LANNAN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LANNAN is 4-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.64 and a WHIP of 1.174.
His team's record is 4-1 (+4.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)
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ATLANTA (85 - 64) at MIAMI (66 - 83) - 7:10 PM
KRIS MEDLEN (R) vs. JOSH JOHNSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 323-356 (+46.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ATLANTA is 85-64 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 42-32 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 38-24 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 83-63 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 30-22 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 56-35 (+16.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MEDLEN is 23-1 (+22.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEDLEN is 11-1 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MEDLEN is 12-0 (+12.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MEDLEN is 23-1 (+22.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MEDLEN is 18-0 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MEDLEN is 12-0 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 66-83 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 2-14 (-11.1 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 35-39 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MIAMI is 13-25 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 65-81 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 23-28 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
MIAMI is 43-57 (-15.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 33-49 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
JOHNSON is 9-15 (-11.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 10-4 (+5.4 Units) against MIAMI this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)
KRIS MEDLEN vs. MIAMI since 1997
MEDLEN is 1-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 1.212.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
JOSH JOHNSON vs. ATLANTA since 1997
JOHNSON is 6-4 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.231.
His team's record is 9-8 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-7. (+1.0 units)
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PHILADELPHIA (74 - 74) at NY METS (66 - 81) - 7:10 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. MATT HARVEY (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 10-6 (+7.5 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
12 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+7.7 Units)
COLE HAMELS vs. NY METS since 1997
HAMELS is 5-10 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.39 and a WHIP of 1.455.
His team's record is 7-13 (-11.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-11. (-5.6 units)
MATT HARVEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HARVEY is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.264.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
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CINCINNATI (89 - 59) at CHICAGO CUBS (58 - 90) - 8:05 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. CHRIS RUSIN (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 10-4 (+3.9 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)
MIKE LEAKE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LEAKE is 4-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.203.
His team's record is 6-3 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.4 units)
CHRIS RUSIN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.
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HOUSTON (48 - 100) at ST LOUIS (78 - 70) - 8:15 PM
LUCAS HARRELL (R) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 48-99 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 16-57 (-31.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 50-92 (-27.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 48-99 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 34-70 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 34-75 (-29.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 32-66 (-21.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 49-107 (-36.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 8-29 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LYNN is 11-1 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 78-70 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 78-70 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 49-46 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 50-53 (-16.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 147-125 (-29.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 63-66 (-35.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 7-3 (+2.9 Units) against HOUSTON this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)
LUCAS HARRELL vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HARRELL is 2-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 6.61 and a WHIP of 1.715.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
LANCE LYNN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LYNN is 2-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.545.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)
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SAN DIEGO (71 - 77) at ARIZONA (73 - 74) - 9:40 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. TREVOR CAHILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 86-121 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 76-57 (+14.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 96-73 (+18.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CAHILL is 29-15 (+15.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 71-77 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 112-125 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 71-77 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 48-48 (+10.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 39-35 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
VOLQUEZ is 31-18 (+15.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997.
ARIZONA is 73-74 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 30-30 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 37-36 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 73-74 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 50-54 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 17-24 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
CAHILL is 12-19 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CAHILL is 12-19 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 10-6 (+7.2 Units) against ARIZONA this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.3 Units)
EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.366.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.5 units)
TREVOR CAHILL vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CAHILL is 1-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.55 and a WHIP of 1.540.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.3 units)
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COLORADO (58 - 89) at SAN FRANCISCO (85 - 63) - 10:15 PM
TYLER CHATWOOD (R) vs. MATT CAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 58-89 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 93-144 (-39.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 53-80 (-30.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 58-89 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 93-127 (-33.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 81-155 (-47.4 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
COLORADO is 53-89 (-27.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 21-50 (-22.4 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.
SAN FRANCISCO is 85-63 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 36-22 (+10.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 85-63 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 54-33 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 54-32 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 12-4 (+6.1 Units) against COLORADO this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.7 Units)
TYLER CHATWOOD vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
CHATWOOD is 1-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.08 and a WHIP of 1.321.
His team's record is 1-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
MATT CAIN vs. COLORADO since 1997
CAIN is 14-7 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.20 and a WHIP of 1.194.
His team's record is 17-10 (+5.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-18. (-10.4 units)
MINNESOTA (61 - 87) at CLEVELAND (61 - 87) - 7:05 PM
LIAM HENDRIKS (R) vs. ZACH MCALLISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 124-187 (-37.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 121-180 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 83-136 (-36.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 106-106 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 61-45 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 17-14 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-26 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 61-87 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 99-104 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 58-83 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 25-35 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-18 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 11-5 (+6.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)
LIAM HENDRIKS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HENDRIKS is 0-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 6.55 and a WHIP of 1.909.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
ZACH MCALLISTER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
MCALLISTER is 0-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 7.71 and a WHIP of 2.784.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
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TORONTO (66 - 79) at NY YANKEES (83 - 63) - 7:05 PM
RICKY ROMERO (L) vs. DAVID PHELPS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-6 (+2.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.4 Units)
RICKY ROMERO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ROMERO is 3-7 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.432.
His team's record is 4-9 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-6. (+0.6 units)
DAVID PHELPS vs. TORONTO since 1997
PHELPS is 0-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.69 and a WHIP of 0.948.
His team's record is 0-1 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
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OAKLAND (84 - 63) at DETROIT (78 - 69) - 7:05 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 29-13 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 36-11 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
VERLANDER is 36-11 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
VERLANDER is 23-6 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
VERLANDER is 13-0 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 84-63 (+30.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 32-21 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
OAKLAND is 40-32 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 12-6 (+9.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less this season.
OAKLAND is 15-8 (+9.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
OAKLAND is 78-60 (+25.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 59-38 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 57-37 (+27.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 32-30 (+8.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 42-33 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 20-14 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 78-69 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 74-66 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 44-45 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 39-38 (-11.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-2 (+0.5 Units) against OAKLAND this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)
BRETT ANDERSON vs. DETROIT since 1997
ANDERSON is 2-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.51 and a WHIP of 1.326.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)
JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
VERLANDER is 7-5 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.81 and a WHIP of 1.135.
His team's record is 7-6 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-9. (-5.9 units)
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BOSTON (68 - 81) at TAMPA BAY (78 - 70) - 7:10 PM
DAISUKE MATSUZAKA (R) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 68-81 (-26.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 13-30 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 7-15 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
BOSTON is 25-34 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 46-57 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 42-60 (-28.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 40-49 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 90-38 (+28.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 467-561 (+19.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 24-9 (+15.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 50-29 (+18.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-5 (+4.9 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.9 Units)
DAISUKE MATSUZAKA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MATSUZAKA is 3-7 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.60 and a WHIP of 1.622.
His team's record is 5-10 (-9.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-10. (-7.0 units)
CHRIS ARCHER vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.
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CHI WHITE SOX (81 - 66) at KANSAS CITY (66 - 81) - 8:10 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. BRUCE CHEN (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 10-6 (+7.1 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)
CHRIS SALE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SALE is 3-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.94 and a WHIP of 1.366.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)
BRUCE CHEN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
CHEN is 5-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.152.
His team's record is 7-7 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.7 units)
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TEXAS (87 - 60) at LA ANGELS (81 - 67) - 10:05 PM
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. C.J. WILSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 21-21 (-9.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 55-28 (+21.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 41-17 (+18.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOLLAND is 22-7 (+13.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HOLLAND is 24-10 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 81-67 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 84-81 (-17.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 8-6 (+3.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.6 Units)
DEREK HOLLAND vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HOLLAND is 4-5 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.386.
His team's record is 4-7 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.4 units)
C.J. WILSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
WILSON is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 7.27 and a WHIP of 1.904.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)
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BALTIMORE (84 - 64) at SEATTLE (70 - 79) - 10:10 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAUNDERS is 8-16 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 70-79 (+4.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 65-71 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 84-64 (+34.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 42-32 (+24.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 27-19 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 77-56 (+32.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 55-50 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 59-49 (+19.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 48-35 (+19.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 26-18 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 16-31 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 107-166 (-45.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 25-60 (-25.9 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
BALTIMORE is 7-1 (+6.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)
JOE SAUNDERS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SAUNDERS is 8-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.393.
His team's record is 12-2 (+10.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-6. (+0.4 units)
FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 5-4 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.489.
His team's record is 7-7 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.1 units)
TORONTO (66 - 79) at NY YANKEES (83 - 63) - 1:05 PM
HENDERSON ALVAREZ (R) vs. ANDY PETTITTE (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-6 (+2.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.4 Units)
HENDERSON ALVAREZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ALVAREZ is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.46 and a WHIP of 1.631.
His team's record is 1-2 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
ANDY PETTITTE vs. TORONTO since 1997
PETTITTE is 16-11 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.40 and a WHIP of 1.418.
His team's record is 21-14 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-19. (-10.0 units)
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LA DODGERS (76 - 71) at WASHINGTON (89 - 57) - 4:05 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-0 (+3.3 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)
AARON HARANG vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HARANG is 1-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.652.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.7 units)
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)
National League
Milwaukee at Pittsburgh
Estrada: Milwaukee 7-17 SU on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5
McPherson: Pittsburgh 13-3 SU at home after scoring 1 run or less
LA Dodgers at Washington
Beckett: LA Dodgers 8-14 SU when playing on Wednesday
Lannan: Washington 11-3 SU after 9 games versus division rivals
Atlanta at Miami
Medlen: 11-1 TSR in road games
Johnson: Miami 6-20 SU after 3 games without a stolen base
Philadelphia at NY Mets
Hamels: Philadelphia 7-14 SU after a game with a combined score of 4 runs or less
Hefner: NY Mets 19-9 SU after 2 straight games where the bullpen gave up no runs
Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs
Leake: Cincinnati 9-5 SU after 2 straight wins by 2 runs or less
Rusin: CHI Cubs 2-9 SU after 9 games versus division rivals
Houston at St. Louis
Harrell: Houston 7-35 SU as an underdog of +175 to +250
Lynn: 11-1 TSR against division opponents
San Diego at Arizona
Volquez: 30-19 TSR as an underdog of +100 to +150
Cahill: Arizona 19-25 SU after allowing 2 runs or less
Colorado at San Francisco
Chatwood: Colorado 11-30 SU after having lost 4 of their last 5
Cain: San Francisco 54-33 SU in night games
American League
Minnesota at Cleveland
Hendriks: Minnesota 16-10 SU after 6 games versus division rivals
McAllister: Cleveland 8-13 SU as a home favorite of -125 to -175
Toronto at NY Yankees
Alvarez: Toronto 9-13 SU when playing on Wednesday
Hughes: NY Yankees 43-29 in home games
Oakland at Detroit
Anderson: Oakland 12-6 SU on the road when the total is 7 or less
Verlander: Detroit 12-19 SU against AL West opponents
Boston at Tampa Bay
Matsuzaka: Boston 7-15 SU when playing on Wednesday
Archer: Tampa Bay 24-9 SU after 3 or more consecutive losses
Chicago White Sox at Kansas City
Sale: CHI White Sox 7-2 SU off 3 straight wins against division rivals
Mendoza: Kansas 24-37 SU after 2 or more consecutive home games
Texas at LA Angels
Holland: Texas 41-17 SU after a loss
Wilson: LA Angels 5-14 SU after having won 15 or more of 20
Baltiomre at Seattle
Saunders: Baltimore 44-33 SU as an underdog of +100 to +150
Hernandez: Seattle 16-31 SU at home against left-handed starters
Diamond Trends - Wednesday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Indians are 0-15 since July 20, 2012 when playing a night game after allowing 6+ runs if they scored 2+ runs for a net profit of $1576 when playing against.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Mariners are 0-10 OU since May 05, 2011 when playing a night game at home vs. an AL team and it is the last game of the series if they are not on a 6+ game streak for a net profit of $1000 when playing the under.
STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:
The Braves are 18-0 since June 03, 2010 when Kris Medlen starts after his team won the last time he started for a net profit of $1885.
MLB BIBLE TREND OF THE DAY:
The Blue Jays are 1-11 since August 2010 after a game where they got a complete game from their starter and did not trail by 3+ runs after seven innings. 1-3 this season.
TODAY’S TRENDS:
The Tigers are 6-0 since May 24, 2011 when Justin Verlander starts when their starter went less than 4 innings yesterday for a net profit of $600.
The Giants are 13-0 since April 18, 2012 when Matt Cain starts after throwing more than 100 pitches and they won in his previous start for a net profit of $1320.
Wednesday’s Hot and Cold Pitchers
By: The Linemakers
Sportingnews.com
Hot
John Lannan (-115), Washington Nationals vs. L.A. Dodgers: He may not exactly be Stephen Strasburg, but in his first start filling in for him, Lannan had Strasburg-type results. He beat the New York Mets seven days ago, going 5 2/3 innings without allowing a run. Lannan has won all three of his starts this season, including two spot starts in late July and early August. If we go back to his starts last season, Lannan beat the Dodgers twice by identical 7-2 scores.
Kris Medlen (-135), Atlanta Braves at Miami Marlins: The Braves have won all nine of Medlin’s starts this season, and he has gotten the decisions in seven of them. In his past two starts, he’s shown he is actually human by allowing three runs combined over 13 innings. In his four starts prior, he hadn’t allowed a singled earned run. Over the nine-game stretch, he’s allowed only eight walks and three home runs.
Lucas Harrell (+220), Houston Astros at St. Louis Cardinals: There was a period over July and August— right after the All-Star break — during which the only time the Astros had a chance to win was when Harrell was pitching. They went 7-39 over that stretch, but something changed for the better when the calendar changed. They started winning, and not just behind Harrell. They’ve gone 9-8 in the month, not great but surely an improvement from 7-39. Of the nine wins, three of them have come when Harrell was on the mound. He hasn’t got the decision in any of them, but it’s been Harrell’s consistency that has laid the foundation for the wins.
Trevor Cahill (-135), Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres: Arizona has won its past three games when Cahill’s been on the mound. Cahill got the decision in his past two starts, allowing only two runs in each while beating division leaders, San Francisco and Los Angeles. With 15 games to go, Arizona is currently 4 ½ games out of the last wild card spot, making each remaining regular-season game essentially a playoff game
C.J. Wilson (-120), L.A. Angels vs. Texas Rangers: Wilson has come up big in each of his past four starts, all Angels wins, in the most critical time of the season. The Angels still find themselves 3 games out for the final A.L. wild card berth with 14 games to go. They are 2-2 against the Rangers with Wilson on the mound this season but won his only start against them in Anaheim, 3-2, as he went six strong shutout innings.
Cold
Aaron Harang (+130), Dodgers at Nationals: The Dodgers have lost his past four starts and seven of his last nine. However, he’s allowed only 11 runs combined over the four games and three of the losses were one-run games.
Ricky Romero (+200), Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees: He’s taken the loss in his past six starts. And he’s been hit hard and has given up 20 walks over that span. Surprisingly, however, he’s served up only three home runs.
Bruce Chen (+170), Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox: The Royals have lost Chen’s past three starts, and he’s fortunate to have been tagged for only two of the losses — he’s given up five runs or more in all three starts. One of those losses came at Chicago (Sept. 8), where he allowed three home runs in six innings in the 5-4 defeat.
Felix Hernandez (-145), Seattle Mariners vs. Baltimore Orioles: After going through a dominant stretch where the Mariners won six of his seven starts, it’s almost as if the switch was turned off when September came around. He’s lost his past three starts and hasn’t made it out of the fifth inning in his last two. In these three September starts, he’s given up 16 runs. The notion that fatigue has set in has been squashed by manager Eric Wedge, noting that his velocity is still there. But something is obviously wrong.