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SCOREBOARD
Tuesday, April 28
Oakland at Texas (8:05 p.m. EDT). Jason Giambi and the light-hitting Athletics, who have a big league-low seven homers, face Josh Hamilton and the slugging Rangers, who lead the majors with 38 home runs.
STARS
Monday
— Jason Bay, Red Sox, hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning off Cleveland’s Kerry Wood to give Boston its 11th straight win, 3-1.
— Brian Bannister, Royals, gave up one hit over seven innings to lift Kansas City over Toronto 7-1.
— Carlos Pena, Rays, hit his majors-leading ninth home run and drove in three runs to lead Tampa Bay over Minnesota 7-1.
— Justin Verlander, Tigers, pitched seven-plus scoreless innings, allowing seven hits and striking out nine in Detroit’s 4-2 win over the New York Yankees.
— Ryan Howard and Raul Ibanez, Phillies, each hit a grand slam, rallying Philadelphia to a wild 13-11 victory over Washington.
— Dan Haren, Diamondbacks, threw a three-hitter and broke open the game with a two-run double in Arizona’s 7-2 victory over the Cubs.
— Rickie Weeks, Brewers, broke open a tie game in the eighth inning with a run-scoring fielder’s choice and had a career-high four RBIs, lifting Milwaukee to a 10-5 win over Pittsburgh.
TABLE SETTER
Alfonso Soriano led off the Cubs’ game against Arizona by hitting a 1-1 pitch into the front row of the second deck in left field, his 52nd leadoff homer, third all-time behind Rickey Henderson (81) and Craig Biggio (53).
BELLS RINGING
Milwaukee fans got to hear AC/DC’s “Hells Bells” for the first time this season when Trevor Hoffman entered in the ninth for his first outing in a Brewers uniform. Hoffman pitched a perfect inning in a non-save situation as Milwaukee beat Pittsburgh 10-5. Hoffman missed the first 17 games of the season because of a strained right oblique. He was activated from the DL on Sunday.
RUN DEXTER, RUN
Colorado’s Dexter Fowler tied a modern-day rookie mark with five stolen bases in the Rockies’ 12-7 win over San Diego. The fleet-footed Fowler gave the Padres fits all night, becoming the first rookie to steal that many bases since Damian Jackson on June 28, 1999. That contest also involved Colorado and San Diego.
BARRY’S BACK
Barry Bonds received a warm welcome from San Francisco Giants fans in his first appearance at AT&T Park this season. Bonds sat between team CEO William Neukom and president Larry Baer in the front row next to the Giants’ dugout. Baseball’s career home run king with 762, Bonds appeared relaxed as he smiled and waved during a standing ovation following the first inning of the Giants’ 5-4 victory over the Dodgers.
OUCH
The Rockies’ 12-7 win over San Diego was halted in the sixth inning when Brad Hawpe was hit in the neck by San Diego catcher Nick Hundley’s throw to second. Hawpe was taken off the field in a cart and then to a hospital with a possible concussion. … Florida’s Hanley Ramirez left the Marlins’ 7-1 loss to the Mets after getting hit by a pitch from John Maine in the first inning. Florida said X-rays were negative.
SIDELINED
Philadelphia closer Brad Lidge has inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee that could keep the Phillies’ star closer off the mound for the next few days. Lidge had an MRI exam last week and is day to day. He had two operations on the knee before last season, but hopes to avoid the disabled list.
SPEAKING
“This is a very resilient club. I can’t remember ever being a part of a team that could (come back so often), especially late like that, but they were doing that long before I got here. I’m not going to try and figure it out. I’m just going to try and be a part of it.”—Philadelphia outfielder Raul Ibanez after hitting a go-ahead grand slam that rallied the Phillies past Washington 13-11.
Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
By Covers.com
Streaking
Wandy Rodriguez, Houston Astros
Don’t judge Rodriguez by his 1-2 win-loss record. The late-blooming lefty just might be the Astros’ ace.
Rodriguez is the owner of a sub-2.00 ERA and struck out 10 batters in his second last start. He’s given Houston quality starts in each of his four appearances in 2009 and he’s been an underdog in three of those outings.
The under is 9-1 in his last 10 starts dating back to last season. He also hasn’t surrendered a big fly in any of his last 10 trips to the mound.
Aaron Harang, Cincinnati Reds
Rodriguez’s pitching counterpart on Tuesday has been equally effective for his club. Harang is doing a wonderful job proving to his backers that the 2008 campaign was just an off year for him.
After finishing with an ERA below 4.00 from 2005-07, Harang went 6-17 with an ERA close to 5.00 last year.
The powerful righty has been dominant in three of his four starts and he’s only given up one home run in 27 innings pitched. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is a healthy 19-5 and the under has cashed in all four of his starts in 2009.
Slumping
Ricky Nolasco, Florida Marlins
There have been so many positive stories about the Marlins after their 11-1 start that many overlooked the shaky performances from this youngster.
Nolasco, a fantasy baseball sleeper pick, was expected to be the top gun on Florida’s starting pitching rotation, but he’s failed to live up to expectations.
He’s yet to deliver a quality start and hasn’t pitched past the sixth inning. The 26-year-old California native is the not-so-proud owner of a 6.86 ERA and opponents are hitting .387 off him.
He’s still striking out almost a batter per inning and Florida has been favored in each of his four starts.
Francisco Liriano, Minnesota Twins
Liriano hasn’t been as bad as his 0-4 record indicates, but it’s still been a struggle for the former lights-out lefty. He was 12-3 with a 2.16 ERA and 144 strikeouts in 121 innings pitched during his 2006 rookie campaign.
His debut year was cut short after he injured his arm and had to have Tommy John surgery. Last year was his first back since the surgery and he did show signs of regaining his past form.
This year, however, has been a bit rockier for the southpaw hurler.
His earned run average is a swollen 7.06 and his WHIP (walks + hits per inning) is even worse at 1.36.
LA ANGELS vs. BALTIMORE
LA Angels are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games
Baltimore is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing LA Angels
NY YANKEES vs. DETROIT
NY Yankees are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Detroit
NY Yankees are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Washington is 4-18 SU in its last 22 games
Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Washington
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
FLORIDA vs. NY METS
Florida is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
HOUSTON vs. CINCINNATI
Houston is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 11 games
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
ST. LOUIS vs. ATLANTA
St. Louis is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games
BOSTON vs. CLEVELAND
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Boston's last 13 games
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Cleveland is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Boston
OAKLAND vs. TEXAS
Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games
Texas is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games when playing Oakland
PITTSBURGH vs. MILWAUKEE
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Pittsburgh is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
TAMPA BAY vs. MINNESOTA
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Tampa Bay is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
TORONTO vs. KANSAS CITY
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games
SEATTLE vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Seattle is 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Seattle is 1-5-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 3-5-1 SU in their last 9 games at home
Chi White Sox are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games
SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games when playing Colorado
San Diego is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games
Colorado is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
CHI CUBS vs. ARIZONA
Chi Cubs are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 10 games
Arizona is 8-4 SU in their last 12 games when playing Chi Cubs
LA DODGERS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
LA Dodgers are 16-8 SU in their last 24 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
LA Dodgers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Hot Pitchers
-- Harang is 2-2, 2.33 so far this season. Rodriguez is 1-2, 1.80 in four starts for the Astros.
-- Lohse is 3-0, 3.12 in four starts this season.
-- Bush is 1-0, 2.63 in his last couple starts. Pirates are 4-0 in Maholm's starts (3-0, 2.36).
-- de la Rosa has 1.50 RA in his last two starts, but Colorado is 0-3 in his starts this season, scoring total of seven runs.
-- Billingsley is 4-0, 2.05 so far this season. Sanchez is 1-1, 3.97.
-- Saunders is 2-1, 3.51 in four starts this season.
-- Meche is 1-1, 2.96 in four starts this season. Toronto won both of Richmond's starts this season (1-0, 4.36), scoring 25 runs.
-- Shields is 2-1, 2.49 in his last three starts.
-- Millwood is 1-2, 2.10 in four starts this year- Rangers scored total of eight runs in his last three outings.
-- Hernandez is 3-0, 3.12 in four starts this season. Danks is 2-0, 0.95 in three starts this season.
Cold Pitchers
-- Hamels is 0-2, 9.69 in three starts this season. Lannan is 0-2, 9.00 on the road (0-0, 0.68 at home).
-- Reyes lost 10-0 in first 2009 start, allowing five runs in 5.2 IP.
-- Nolasco is 0-2, 7.20 in his last three starts. Hernandez is 0-1, 10.61 in his last two starts.
-- Gaudin is 28-25, 4.45 in major leagues; he's made 50 career starts, but this is his first one for the Padres.
-- Zambrano is 0-1, 6.30 in his last three starts. Petit is 0-1, 5.40 in two starts this season.
-- Red Sox are 3-0 in Penny starts (2-0, 8.40) scoring 22 runs. Reyes has a 4.76 RA in three starts this season.
-- Jackson is 1-1, 4.82 in his last three starts. Hughes is 5-7, 5.15 in his 21 career starts; he is 3-0, 1.86 in three AAA starts this season.
-- Eaton is 1-2, 7.05 so far this season.
-- Twins were outscored 30-6 in Liriano's four starts (0-4, 7.48).
-- Anderson is 0-2, 5.89 in three starts this season.
Hot Teams
-- Phillies won last four games, scoring 39 runs.
-- Cardinals won eight of their last eleven games. .
-- Pirates won seven of their last ten games. Brewers won six of their last eight games.
-- Giants won seven of their last nine games.
-- Tigers won five of their first six home games.
-- Blue Jays are 7-4 on the road this season.
-- Red Sox won their last eleven games, scoring 84 runs.
-- Twins won three of their last four home games.
-- Mariners are 11-5 in their last sixteen games.
-- Rangers won three of their last four games.
Cold Teams
-- Nationals are 1-9 on the road, outscored 72-50.
-- Marlins lost their last seven games, outscored 51-16. Mets lost five of their last eight games.
-- Reds are 4-5 in their eight home games this season.
-- Padres lost six of their last seven games. Rockies lost ten of their last fourteen games, but won last two.
-- Cubs lost five of their last six games. Arizona are 6-9 in their last 15 games, winning last two.
-- Dodgers are 6-7 in their last thirteen road games.
-- Orioles lost nine of their last twelve games. Angels are 1-5 on road.
-- Bronx Bombers lost last four games, allowing 29 runs.
-- Indians are 4-6 at home so far this season.
-- Royals lost five of their last eight games.
-- Rays lost nine of their last thirteen games.
-- White Sox lost three of their last four games.
-- Oakland lost its last four road games.
Totals
-- Seven of last ten Washington road games went over the total.
-- Five of last six St Louis road games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven Cincinnati games.
-- Four of last five Florida games went over the total.
-- Under is 9-5 in Pirates' last fourteen games.
-- All seven Colorado home games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Arizona games; six of last eight Chicago games went over.
-- Eleven of last thirteen Dodger games went over the total.
-- Over is 10-5 in Orioles' last fifteen games.
-- Four of last five Bronx road games stayed under the total.
-- Last six Cleveland games stayed under the total. Ten of last thirteen Boston games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-3 in Kansas City home games.
-- Last four Minnesota games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine White Sox games went over the total.
-- Eight of nine Texa shome games went over the total.
Umpire stats
-- Wsh-Phil-- Favorites won four of five Demuth games.
-- StL-Atl-- Over is 2-0-1 in last three Guccione games.
-- Hst-Cin-- No trends have emerged yet for umpire Culbreth
-- Fla-NY-- Underdog won two of three Meals games, with 37 walks, 45 striekouts in the three games- thats a lot of walks.
-- Pitt-Mil-- Lefty pitchers are 3-0 vs righties in Bell games in '09/
-- SD-Colo-- Three of four Cuzzi games went over the total.
-- Chi-Ariz-- Over is 3-1-1 in Timmons games behind plate.
-- LA-SF-- Three of four Fletcher games stayed under total.
-- NY-Det-- All three Cousins games stayed under the total.
-- Bos-Clev-- Three of four Everitt games went over the total.
-- LAA-Balt-- No idea who umpires are for this game.
-- A's-Tex-- No idea who umpires are for this game.
-- Tor-KC-- No trends have emerged yet for umpire Johnson
-- TB-Minn-- Under is 2-0-1 when umpire Hohn is behind the plate.
-- Sea-CWS-- No idea who umpires are for this game.
WASHINGTON (4 - 14) at PHILADELPHIA (10 - 8)
JOHN LANNAN (L) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 36-79 (-33.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 25-61 (-27.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 63-116 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 26-65 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 63-113 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 43-81 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 4-22 (-19.0 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.
LANNAN is 9-26 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LANNAN is 9-25 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 93-85 (+37.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-32 (-18.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
JOHN LANNAN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
LANNAN is 0-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 6.43 and a WHIP of 1.762.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)
COLE HAMELS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HAMELS is 5-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.04 and a WHIP of 1.059.
His team's record is 8-4 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-9. (-6.8 units)
ST LOUIS (14 - 6) at ATLANTA (9 - 10)
KYLE LOHSE (R) vs. JO-JO REYES (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 100-82 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 32-17 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 100-82 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 33-25 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 81-100 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 80-98 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 55-67 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 19-30 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
REYES is 10-23 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
REYES is 10-22 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
KYLE LOHSE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LOHSE is 2-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.02 and a WHIP of 1.395.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.7 units)
JO-JO REYES vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
REYES is 0-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.24 and a WHIP of 1.588.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)
HOUSTON (8 - 12) at CINCINNATI (10 - 9)
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 94-87 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 92-86 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 69-62 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 52-40 (+17.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 48-43 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 17-25 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 33-46 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-2 (+1.5 Units) against HOUSTON this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)
WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 4-4 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.28 and a WHIP of 1.337.
His team's record is 7-5 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.6 units)
AARON HARANG vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HARANG is 8-8 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.60 and a WHIP of 1.292.
His team's record is 11-9 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-9. (-0.5 units)
FLORIDA (11 - 8) at NY METS (9 - 10)
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 21-8 (+12.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 20-14 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 20-13 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 13-5 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 17-9 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 14-6 (+11.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 48-37 (+17.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 95-85 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 63-41 (+29.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 45-45 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 28-16 (+20.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 82-76 (+28.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
FLORIDA is 51-36 (+23.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 94-83 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 67-62 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 23-13 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 13-6 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 14-7 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 22-13 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 12-4 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 33-44 (-26.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 17-22 (-17.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 37-39 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 63-63 (-16.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 50-48 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)
RICKY NOLASCO vs. NY METS since 1997
NOLASCO is 2-6 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 6.70 and a WHIP of 1.717.
His team's record is 4-6 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-6. (-2.7 units)
LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. FLORIDA since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 13-7 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.36 and a WHIP of 1.265.
His team's record is 17-9 (+6.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-13. (-2.9 units)
PITTSBURGH (11 - 8) at MILWAUKEE (9 - 10)
PAUL MAHOLM (L) vs. DAVE BUSH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 2-18 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in road games after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.
BUSH is 25-43 (-20.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)
PAUL MAHOLM vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
MAHOLM is 2-5 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.421.
His team's record is 3-7 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.6 units)
DAVE BUSH vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BUSH is 3-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.121.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.4 units)
SAN DIEGO (10 - 9) at COLORADO (7 - 11)
CHAD GAUDIN (R) vs. JORGE DE LA ROSA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 73-107 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 4-18 (-12.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 1-13 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 73-107 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 51-78 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 89-82 (+20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 80-100 (-26.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 80-100 (-26.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 50-76 (-27.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
CHAD GAUDIN vs. COLORADO since 1997
GAUDIN is 0-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.78 and a WHIP of 1.499.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 10.80 and a WHIP of 2.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
CHICAGO CUBS (9 - 9) at ARIZONA (8 - 11)
CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R) vs. YUSMEIRO PETIT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 966-1018 (-188.4 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 281-324 (-90.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 143-201 (-60.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 132-161 (-55.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 909-934 (-166.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 478-455 (-101.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ZAMBRANO is 65-42 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 24-9 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 18-5 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 91-91 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 128-149 (-44.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 91-88 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 61-65 (-18.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 41-47 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 1-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.20 and a WHIP of 1.433.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)
YUSMEIRO PETIT vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
PETIT is 2-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.133.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)
LA DODGERS (13 - 7) at SAN FRANCISCO (9 - 9)
CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R) vs. JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 142-163 (-55.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 664-560 (+80.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-1 (+1.5 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)
CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 3-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.88 and a WHIP of 1.303.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-1. (+5.1 units)
JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SANCHEZ is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.63 and a WHIP of 1.563.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)
NY YANKEES (9 - 10) at DETROIT (11 - 8)
PHIL HUGHES (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 32-39 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 85-96 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 41-48 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 79-82 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 54-61 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 55-72 (-29.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 45-62 (-30.2 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
PHIL HUGHES vs. DETROIT since 1997
HUGHES is 0-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 10.24 and a WHIP of 1.655.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
EDWIN JACKSON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
JACKSON is 2-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.80 and a WHIP of 1.623.
His team's record is 3-6 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+1.0 units)
BOSTON (13 - 6) at CLEVELAND (7 - 13)
BRAD PENNY (R) vs. ANTHONY REYES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 48-19 (+24.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 106-60 (+27.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PENNY is 20-8 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 24-37 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 19-28 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 1-7 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-13 (-11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
BRAD PENNY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.
ANTHONY REYES vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.
LA ANGELS (7 - 11) at BALTIMORE (9 - 11)
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. ADAM EATON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 33-19 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 108-76 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 52-37 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 102-66 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 39-27 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 63-35 (+26.6 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
SAUNDERS is 26-10 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 13-4 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 25-9 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 13-4 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 473-516 (-109.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 473-516 (-109.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 17-35 (-17.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 223-283 (-89.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JOE SAUNDERS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SAUNDERS is 4-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.39 and a WHIP of 1.604.
His team's record is 5-0 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-5. (-5.4 units)
ADAM EATON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
EATON is 2-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.16 and a WHIP of 1.793.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)
OAKLAND (7 - 10) at TEXAS (9 - 10)
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. KEVIN MILLWOOD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 47-33 (+14.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 33-20 (+20.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 153-162 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 66-65 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILLWOOD is 27-34 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in April games since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
BRETT ANDERSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.
KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MILLWOOD is 4-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.88 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 7-6 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-6. (-0.5 units)
TORONTO (14 - 7) at KANSAS CITY (10 - 9)
SCOTT RICHMOND (R) vs. GIL MECHE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 45-33 (+22.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 44-39 (+11.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MECHE is 22-13 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MECHE is 31-14 (+16.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MECHE is 12-4 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 75-57 (+13.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against TORONTO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
SCOTT RICHMOND vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.
GIL MECHE vs. TORONTO since 1997
MECHE is 4-6 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.97 and a WHIP of 1.547.
His team's record is 4-8 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-3. (+5.9 units)
TAMPA BAY (8 - 12) at MINNESOTA (9 - 11)
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 59-34 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 61-36 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 68-55 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 59-34 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 113-85 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 65-33 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 69-38 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
LIRIANO is 6-12 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
JAMES SHIELDS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SHIELDS is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.26 and a WHIP of 1.740.
His team's record is 1-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-4. (-4.6 units)
FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
LIRIANO is 2-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 0.57 and a WHIP of 0.766.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
SEATTLE (12 - 7) at CHI WHITE SOX (9 - 9)
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 41-66 (-23.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 73-108 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 66-99 (-31.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 47-74 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 59-33 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 92-66 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 86-64 (+30.1 Units) against the money line in road games in April games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 1-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.72 and a WHIP of 1.659.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)
JOHN DANKS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
DANKS is 0-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 7.31 and a WHIP of 1.688.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
SEATTLE (12 - 7) at CHI WHITE SOX (9 - 9)
CHRIS JAKUBAUSKAS (R) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
CHRIS JAKUBAUSKAS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.
BARTOLO COLON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
COLON is 14-12 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.06 and a WHIP of 1.274.
His team's record is 17-13 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 15-13. (+0.9 units)
National League
WASHINGTON at PHILADELPHIA
LANNAN: WAS 8-40 after 4+ consecutive road games
HAMELS: PHI 18-7 OVER after 4+ consecutive wins
ST LOUIS at ATLANTA
LOHSE: STL 9-2 when the money line is +125 to -125
REYES: 8-21 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10
HOUSTON at CINCINNATI
RODRIGUEZ: HOU 32-19 after BB wins
HARANG: CIN 1-15 at home vs. Houston
FLORIDA at NY METS
NOLASCO: 13-7 TSR as an underdog
HERNANDEZ: NYM 17-22 at home when the total is 9 to 9.5
PITTSBURGH at MILWAUKEE
MAHOLM: PIT 6-28 in road games after allowing 9+ runs
BUSH: MIL 60-32 after having won 3 of their last 4
SAN DIEGO at COLORADO
GAUDIN: 11-4 TSR as an underdog of +100 to +150
DE LA ROSA: COL 36-53 after one or more consecutive overs
CHICAGO CUBS at ARIZONA
ZAMBRANO: 18-5 TSR at night
PETIT: ARI 32-50 when the money line is +125 to -125
LA DODGERS at SAN FRANCISCO
BILLINGSLEY: LAD 16-22 as a road favorite
SANCHEZ: 14-5 TSR in the first half of the season
American League
NY YANKEES at DETROIT
HUGHES: NYY 101-90 as a road underdog of +100 to +150
JACKSON: DET 11-2 OVER at home after 2+ consecutive unders
BOSTON at CLEVELAND
PENNY: 20-8 TSR after 3+ consecutive wins
REYES: CLE 1-7 at night
LA ANGELS at BALTIMORE
SAUNDERS: 10-2 TSR AWAY when the total is 8.5 to 10
EATON: BAL 6-21 at home after 6+ consecutive home games
OAKLAND at TEXAS
ANDERSON: OAK 55-35 UNDER when the total is 8.5 to 10
MILLWOOD: 50-24 UNDER as a home favorite of -125 to -175
TORONTO at KANSAS CITY
RICHMOND: TOR 20-9 after a loss by 4+ runs
MECHE: KC 7-0 UNDER when the total is 8 to 8.5
TAMPA BAY at MINNESOTA
SHIELDS: TB 2-9 when the money line is +125 to -125
LIRIANO: MIN 31-16 at home when the money line is +125 to -125
SEATTLE at CHI WHITE SOX * Note - Doubleheader Game #2
HERNANDEZ: 14-4 TSR as an underdog
DANKS: CHW 21-8 OVER as a home favorite of -150 to -200
SEATTLE at CHI WHITE SOX * Note - Doubleheader Game #1
JAKUBAUSKAS: SEA 5-1 AWAY when the money line is +125 to -125
COLON: 95-71 TSR at home
Tips and Trends
Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks
Cubs (-130, O/U 9): Coming off a pair of subpar starts, Carlos Zambrano looks to get back on track tonight. Zambrano (1-1, 4.85 ERA) is 1-2 with a 4.88 ERA in four starts versus Arizona. Despite some poor fielding behind him and a throwing error on his behalf in his last start, the often emotional Zambrano remained poised and believes he can continue to do the same in the future. "The most important thing was that I was able to keep my composure," Zambrano said. "That's good when I behave and I'm calm. You have to be out there to pitch your game. That's the control you have."
The Cubs are 20-6 in their last 26 games as a road favorite.
The Cubs are 8-28 in the last 36 meetings in Arizona.
Key Injuries - 3B Aramis Ramirez (calf) is DOUBTFUL.
1B Derrek Lee (neck) is QUESTIONABLE.
OF Milton Bradley (groin, suspension) is QUESTIONABLE.
PROJECTED SCORE: 4 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)
Diamondbacks: The Diamondbacks will try for their first three-game winning streak of the season. "Obviously, we'd like to at least triple that," said Arizona manager Bob Melvin, whose team entered the series with a major league-worst .225 batting average and .298 on-base percentage. Yusmeiro Petit (0-1, 6.00) makes his third start while replacing injured ace Brandon Webb. Though the right-hander has not gone more than five innings in either of his starts, he is 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA in three against Chicago. Chris Young is 6-for-13 in his last three games against the Cubs.
The Under is 9-2 in Petit's last 11 starts as an underdog.
Key Injuries - SS Stephen Drew (hamstring) is on the 15-day DL.
PROJECTED SCORE: 3