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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up
Sunday, August 18
National League
Washington (55-69) @ Philadelphia (73-50)
— Irvin is 2-2, 5.32 in his last four starts.
— Washington is 9-5 in his last 14 starts.
— over 5-2 last seven starts
— allowed run in first inning: 7-25
— record in first 5 innings: 7-12-6
— He is 0-2, 6.55 in two starts vs Philly TY.
— Nationals are 3-7 in their last ten games.
— They’re 27-37 on road.
— under 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 23-124
— record in first 5 innings: 47-63-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3.2-2.1
— Walker is 0-2, 5.92 in his last five starts.
— Phillies lost his last six starts.
— under 5-0 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-11
— record in first 5 innings: 4-5-2
— He is 2-1, 3.48 in six starts vs Washington.
— Phillies won their last four games.
— They’re 42-22 at home.
— over 12-6 last eighteen games
— scored run in first inning: 45-123
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— record in first 5 innings: 70-41-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-3-2.1-x
Miami (45-78) @ @ NY Mets (64-59)
— Bellozo is 2-1, 2.28 in five starts.
— Marlins are 2-3 in his starts.
— under 3-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1
— He hasn’t pitched against the Mets.
— Marlins are 6-12 in their last 18 games.
— Miami is 21-39 on road.
— over 8-3 last eleven games.
— scored run in first inning: 30-123
— record in first 5 innings: 42-69-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4.2-4
— Blackburn is 1-1, 5.63 in three three starts for NY.
— Mets are 2-1 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
— He is 1-0, 4.50 in two starts vs Miami.
— New York is 6-8 in its last 14 games.
— Mets are 33-31 at home.
— over 5-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 31-123
— record in first 5 innings: 54-51-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-2-x
Los Angeles (72-52) @ St Louis (61-62)
— Kershaw is 1-2, 5.50 in four starts.
— Dodgers are 2-2 in his starts.
— under 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 0-4
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2
— He is 10-6, 3.21 in 21 starts vs St Louis.
— Dodgers are 9-5 in their last 14 games.
— Dodgers are 7-14 in last 21 road games.
— over 14-8 last 22 games.
— scored run in first inning: 45-124
— record in first 5 innings: 63-49-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-3.1
— Gray is 1-1, 5.63 in his last four starts.
— Cardinals are 3-5 in his last eight starts.
— over 7-3 last ten
— allowed run in first inning: 5-22
— record in first 5 innings: 12-7-3
— He is 1-3, 3.31 in six starts vs Los Angeles.
— Cardinals are 2-6 in last eight games.
— They’re 32-28 at home.
— over 5-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 29-123
— record in first 5 innings: 47-57-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3.1-2
San Diego (70-54) @ Colorado (45-79)
— Musgrove is 0-1, 2.41 in his last four starts.
— San Diego is 7-4 in his starts.
— under 3-0 last three starts
— allowed run in first inning: 5-11
— record in first 5 innings: 2-5-4
— He is 4-3, 3.06 in eight starts vs Colorado.
— Padres won 20 of last 24 games.
— They’re 37-25 on road.
— over 8-3 last 11 road games
— scored run in first inning: 34-124
— record in first 5 innings: 55-52-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2.1-3.1
— Blalock gave up 3 runs in 5.2 IP in his first MLB start.
— Colorado is 0-1 in his starts.
— over 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0
— He hasn’t pitched against San Diego.
— Rockies are 7-14 in their last 21 games.
— They’re 28-33 at home.
— over 6-2 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 32-124
— record in first 5 innings: 45-62-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-4
American League
Boston (65-57) @ Baltimore (72-52)
— Crawford is 2-2, 10.03 in his last five starts.
— Red Sox are 5-3 in his last eight starts.
— over 5-0 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 9-24
— record in first 5 innings: 10-9-5
— He is 0-1, 4.09 in two starts vs Baltimore TY.
— Red Sox won four of last six games.
— They’re 36-25 on road.
— over 21-5 last 26 games
— scored run in first inning: 37-122
— record in first 5 innings: 64-43-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-9-3
— Suarez is 0-0, 1.66 in his last three starts.
— Orioles are 1-4 in his last five starts.
— under 12-4
— allowed run in first inning: 2-16
— record in first 5 innings: 8-6-2
— He is 0-0, 6.75 in two games (1 start) vs Boston.
— Baltimore is 2-4 in its last six games.
— Orioles are 36-28 at home.
— over 21-8 last 29 games
— scored run in first inning: 35-124
— record in first 5 innings: 66-45-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5-2.2
Minnesota (69-53) @ Texas (56-67)
— Lopez is 3-1, 3.48 in his last five starts.
— Minnesota is 8-3 in his last 11 starts.
— over 5-0 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 9-24
— record in first 5 innings: 12-11-3
— He is 0-2, 9.82 in three starts vs Texas.
— Twins are 12-5 in their last 17 games.
— Twins are 34-29 on road.
— under 6-2 last eight games.
— scored run in first inning: 35-123
— record in first 5 innings: 56-52-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-4
— Mahle is 0-1, 2.79 in two starts.
— Rangers are 0-2 in his starts.
— over 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2
— He is 1-0, 4.58 in four starts vs Minnesota
— Rangers are 6-15 in last 21 games.
— Texas is 31-30 at home.
— over 16-7 last 23 games
— scored run in first inning: 39-124
— record in first 5 innings: 49-55-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4.2-2
White Sox (30-94) @ Houston (66-56)
— bullpen game
— White Sox lost 27 of last 30 games.
— Chicago is 12-50 on road.
— under 12-6 last 18 road games
— scored run in first inning: 23-124
— record in first 5 innings: 48-60-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-5-4
— Valdez is 5-0, 2.29 in his last six starts.
— Astros won his last nine starts.
— under 13-8
— allowed run in first inning: 3-21
— record in first 5 innings: 12-8-1
— He is 3-2, 2.93 in six starts vs Chicago.
— Houston won nine of its last ten games.
— Astros are 33-27 at home.
— under 11-5 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 37-122
— record in first 5 innings: 57-50-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3.1-2
Bronx (73-51) vs Detroit (60-64) (@ Williamsport, PA)
— Stroman is 1-1, 10.64 in his last three starts.
— New York is 9-4 in his last 13 starts.
— over 11-1 last 12
— allowed run in first inning: 7-23
— record in first 5 innings: 10-10-3
— He is 2-1, 1.74 in six starts vs Detroit.
— New York split its last ten games.
— They’re 41-24 on road.
— over 34-15 last 49 games
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— scored run in first inning: 45-124
— record in first 5 innings: 62-48-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3-4.2
— Skubal is 4-1, 2.97 in his last five starts.
— Detroit is 16-8 in his starts.
— over 5-0 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 6-24
— record in first 5 innings: 15-6-3
— He is 1-2, 3.43 in four starts vs New York
— Detroit won five of last six games.
— Tigers are 30-32 at home.
— under 9-3 last 12 games
— scored run in first inning: 38-124
— record in first 5 innings: 50-55-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-3-4
Interleague Games
Toronto (57-66) @ Cubs (61-63)
— Francis is 2-0, 4.58 in his last three starts.
— Toronto is 3-3 in his starts.
— over 5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2
— This is his first start against the Cubs.
— Toronto is 7-6 in its last 13 games.
— Blue Jays are 28-35 on road.
— over 35-13 last 48 games
— scored run in first inning: 32-123
— record in first 5 innings: 52-55-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-4-3
— Imanaga is 1-0, 4.88 in his last five starts.
— Chicago is 17-5 in his starts.
— over 7-2 last nine starts.
— allowed run in first inning: 3-22
— record in first 5 innings: 11-5-6
— He hasn’t pitched against Toronto.
— Cubs lost three of last five games.
— They’re 34-27 at home.
— over 6-3 last nine home games
— scored run in first inning: 29-124
— record in first 5 innings: 51-53-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5-7
Kansas City (68-55) @ Cincinnati (60-63)
— Singer is 2-2, 4.68 in his last four starts.
— Royals are 5-7 in his last 12 starts.
— over 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 4-24
— record in first 5 innings: 9-11-4
— He gave up a run in 6 IP, in his one start vs Cincinnati.
— Royals are 5-3 in last eight games.
— Royals are 30-30 on road
— over 15-6 last 21 games
— scored run in first inning: 35-123
— record in first 5 innings: 58-46-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3.1-3
— Abbott is 1-3, 5.85 in his last four starts.
— Reds are 1-4 in his last five starts.
— under 18-6
— allowed run in first inning: 8-24
— record in first 5 innings: 12-9-3
— He hasn’t pitched against Kansas City
— Reds are 7-5 in their last 12 games.
— They’re 31-33 at home.
— under 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 33-123
— record in first 5 innings: 56-50-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3-6.2
Seattle (63-61) @ Pittsburgh (58-64)
— Kirby is 0-2, 10.29 in his last three starts.
— Seattle is 1-7 in his last eight starts.
— over 3-1 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 6-25
— record in first 5 innings: 10-11-4
— He gave up seven runs in 4.2 IP, in his one start vs Pittsburgh.
— Seattle lost its last five games.
— Mariners are 26-35 on the road.
— over 8-3 last eleven road games
— scored run in first inning: 33-124
— record in first 5 innings: 56-52-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-1.2-2.2
— Woodford is 0-1, 3.27 in two starts for the Pirates.
— Pittsburgh is 0-2 in his starts.
— under 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Seattle.
— Pirates lost 10 of their last 12 games.
— They’re 29-31 at home.
— over 13-6 last nineteen games
— scored run in first inning: 24-122
— record in first 5 innings: 49-51-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3-3.1
Arizona (69-55) @ Tampa Bay (61-61)
— Kelly is 3-0, 2.43 in five starts.
— Arizona is 3-2 in his starts.
— over 3-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-5
— record in first 5 innings: 3-0-2
— He gave up 7 runs in 4 IP, in his one start vs Tampa Bay.
— Arizona is 24-8 in its last 32 games.
— Diamondbacks are 32-29 on road.
— over 16-4 last 20 games
— scored run in first inning: 41-124
— record in first 5 innings: 59-45-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2-2.2
— bullpen game
— Tampa Bay is 6-9 in its last 15 games.
— Rays are 33-34 at home.
— under 14-5 last 19 games.
— scored run in first inning: 31-122
— record in first 5 innings: 42-63-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3.2-3.1
Cleveland (72-51) @ Milwaukee (71-52)
— Lively is 1-1, 5.52 in his last three starts.
— Cleveland is 5-3 in his last eight starts.
— over 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 2-21
— record in first 5 innings: 13-6-2
— He is 0-3, 3.47 in four starts vs Milwaukee.
— Cleveland won five of its last seven games.
— Guardians are 34-31 on road.
— under 6-3 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 31-123
— record in first 5 innings: 56-50-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-3
— Rea is 1-1, 3.41 in his last five starts.
— Brewers are 8-3 in his last eleven starts.
— over 5-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 7-23
— record in first 5 innings: 10-7-6
— This is his first start vs Cleveland.
— Brewers are 9-3 in their last 12 games.
— They’re 37-24 at home.
— under 5-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 35-123
— record in first 5 innings: 56-50-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-3-3
Atlanta (65-58) @ LA Angels (53-70)
— Morton is 1-2, 9.35 in his last four starts.
— Atlanta is 7-11 in his last 18 starts.
— under 5-3 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 6-22
— record in first 5 innings: 10-8-4
— He is 4-2, 3.90 in 11 starts vs Anaheim.
— Braves are 4-2 in their last six games.
— They’re 33-32 on road.
— over 8-4 last 12 games
— scored run in first inning: 35-123
— record in first 5 innings: 57-48-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-3-3
— Kochanowicz is 1-2, 8.59 in three starts.
— Angels are 1-2 in his starts.
— over 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Atlanta
— Angels are 2-6 in their last eight games.
— They’re 27-39 at home.
— under 6-2 last eight home games
— scored run in first inning: 26-123
— record in first 5 innings: 43-67-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-5.2-4.2
San Francisco (62-63) @ Oakland (53-70)
— Snell is 2-0, 0.99 in his last seven starts.
— Giants are 7-3 in his last 10 starts.
— under 6-1 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 2-13
— record in first 5 innings: 6-4-3
— He is 2-1, 4.62 in five starts vs Oakland.
— Giants lost five of last six games.
— Giants are 26-36 on road.
— over 5-2 last seven road games
— scored run in first inning: 30-125
— record in first 5 innings: 50-56-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1.1-x-3.1
— Sears is 3-0, 1.71 in his last three starts.
— Oakland is 7-1 in his last eight starts.
— under 9-5 last 14
— allowed run in first inning: 7-24
— record in first 5 innings: 12-11-1
— He threw 7 shutout IP, in his one start against the Giants.
— A’s are 16-9 since All-Star break.
— Oakland is 15-10 in last 25 home games.
— over 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 27-123
— record in first 5 innings: 46-70-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6.1-x-3
Umpires
— Wsh-Phil- Under is 4-0 in Jones games.
— Mia-NY- Under is 5-1 in Arrieta games.
— LA-StL- Favorites are 17-9 in Hamari games.
— SD-Colo- Underdogs are 12-11 in Beck games.
— NY-Det- Under is 14-8 in Gonzalez games.
— Bos-Balt- Favorites are 14-9 in Wolcott games.
— Minn-Tex- Under is 16-8 in Additon games.
— Chi-Hst- Home favorites are 11-4 in Bacchus games.
— Tor-Chi- Home favorites are 9-3 in Wolf games
— KC-Cin- Favorites are 9-3 in Little games.
— Sea-Pitt- Underdogs are 12-11 in Scheurwater games.
— Ariz-TB- Home teams are 16-8 in Bellino games
— Clev-Milw- Under is 9-5 in Conroy games
— Atl-LAA- Under is 15-7 in Drake games
— SF-A’s- Home underdogs are 5-3 in Emil Jimenez games.
MLB
Sunday, August 18
Trend Report
Miami vs NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Miami's last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games at home
Boston vs Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Boston's last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Baltimore's last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Baltimore's last 13 games at home
Washington vs Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 13 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Seattle vs Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Seattle's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home
Kansas City vs Cincinnati
Kansas City is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Kansas City is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Cincinnati's last 18 games when playing Kansas City
Arizona vs Tampa Bay
Arizona is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games
Arizona is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
Chi White Sox vs Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 8 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cleveland vs Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 14 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Milwaukee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
LA Dodgers vs St. Louis
LA Dodgers is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
LA Dodgers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
St. Louis is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Toronto vs Chi Cubs
Toronto is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Chi Cubs is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Chi Cubs is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Minnesota vs Texas
Minnesota is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games at home
San Diego vs Colorado
San Diego is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
San Diego is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games at home
Colorado is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing San Diego
Atlanta vs LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Atlanta's last 13 games when playing LA Angels
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of LA Angels's last 13 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games at home
San Francisco vs Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games at home
NY Yankees vs Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
NY Yankees is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Detroit is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home