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Preview: Reds at Pirates

Current Conditions - Pittsburgh

Sunny 75 °F
Wind: SSW 8.1
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Cincinnati Reds (57-81) at Pittsburgh Pirates (68-69)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 08 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Pittsburgh Pirates' recent eight-game losing streak severely hurt their chances to stay afloat in the National League wild-card race, but the club might have one last gasp. The Pirates begin a long stretch of games against some of the NL's worst teams on Thursday when they open a four-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.

Pittsburgh's 4-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday ended the club's season-long skid and gave it some momentum entering 15 straight versus losing teams - including eight against the last-place Reds and seven total between Milwaukee and Philadelphia. Jung Ho Kang's eighth-inning solo homer - his sixth in the last nine games - was the difference in the win over the Cardinals, pulling the Pirates to within 4 1/2 games of St. Louis and the New York Mets for the second wild-card spot. The Reds have lost four straight and at 57-81 are on the verge of clinching their 13th losing season in the last 16 years. Ivan Nova gets the nod for the Pirates, looking to build upon a 4-0 record and an ERA of 2.89 since joining the team at the trade deadline.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati), ROOT (Pittsburgh)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Dan Straily (11-7, 3.83 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Ivan Nova (11-6, 4.34)

Straily has had a rebirth in Cincinnati this season but has struggled in his last two outings, first allowing seven runs in 2 2/3 innings at the Los Angeles Angels before walking seven but letting up just one run in 5 2/3 frames to defeat St. Louis. He has also surrendered five homers in that span and entered Wednesday as one of five NL pitchers to give up at least 25. The 27-year-old ignited a personal four-game winning streak with a solid win at Pittsburgh on Aug. 7 and he has a 2.57 ERA in four games (three starts) versus the Pirates in 2016.

The Pirates lost for the first time in Nova's six starts with the team on Saturday, although he allowed just two runs in six innings. He struck out six and walked one, giving the Dominican Republic native two free passes in 37 1/3 innings since coming to Pittsburgh. He started that stretch with a seven-inning victory over the Reds on Aug. 6.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates manager Clint Hurdle needs one win to become the sixth skipper in team history to reach 500.

2. Reds SS Jose Peraza went 4-for-5 on Wednesday and has five multi-hit games in his last eight.

3. Cincinnati CF Billy Hamilton (oblique) will not travel to Pittsburgh for the series.

PREDICTION: Pirates 5, Reds 3

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Cincinnati

Reds are 24-51 in their last 75 road games. Reds are 15-38 in their last 53 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Reds are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a loss. Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Reds are 0-6 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 overall. Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass. Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record. Reds are 5-0 in Strailys last 5 starts vs. National League Central. Reds are 7-0 in Strailys last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Reds are 9-1 in Strailys last 10 starts. Reds are 9-1 in Strailys last 10 starts on grass. Reds are 4-1 in Strailys last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Reds are 5-2 in Strailys last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 68-30 in their last 98 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series. Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 home games. Pirates are 1-8 in their last 9 vs. National League Central. Pirates are 1-8 in their last 9 overall. Pirates are 1-8 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. Pirates are 1-8 in their last 9 games on grass. Pirates are 5-1 in Novas last 6 starts. Pirates are 5-1 in Novas last 6 starts on grass.

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Cincinnati

Under is 6-1 in Reds last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-1 in Reds last 6 games following a loss. Over is 20-5-1 in Reds last 26 Thursday games. Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 during game 1 of a series. Under is 6-2 in Reds last 8 overall. Over is 9-3 in Reds last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 6-2 in Reds last 8 on grass. Under is 5-2 in Reds last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Reds last 10 vs. National League Central. Over is 9-4 in Reds last 13 road games. Over is 33-16-3 in Reds last 52 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 4-0 in Strailys last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0 in Strailys last 4 starts vs. National League Central. Over is 6-1 in Strailys last 7 starts on grass. Over is 6-1 in Strailys last 7 starts overall. Over is 7-2 in Strailys last 9 road starts. Over is 8-3 in Strailys last 11 starts with 4 days of rest.

Pittsburgh

Under is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 Thursday games. Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 home games. Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 vs. National League Central. Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-2-1 in Pirates last 10 games following a win.

Head to Head

Under is 7-2-1 in the last 10 meetings. Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Pittsburgh. Reds are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Pittsburgh.

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Preview: Phillies at Nationals

Current Conditions - Washington

Partly sunny 79 °F
Wind: S 9.2
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Philadelphia Phillies (62-77) at Washington Nationals (82-57)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 08 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Washington Nationals are far enough ahead in the National League East that their biggest concern over the final 23 games is making sure all of the key players on the roster stay healthy down the stretch. The Nationals got some discouraging news in that regard on Wednesday and will try to move ahead with questions about ace Stephen Strasburg when they host the Philadelphia Phillies in the opener of a four-game series on Thursday.

Strasburg sat out 16 games to rest a sore elbow before returning on Wednesday but lasted only 2 1/3 innings against Atlanta before exiting again with an undisclosed injury. The Nationals went on to earn a 5-4 win in 11 innings following Strasburg's departure and own an 8 1/2-game lead in the division. Washington has been able to build up a big lead in the East due in part to its success against Atlanta (14-2) and Philadelphia (11-4), and the Phillies managed a total of three runs while being swept in a three-game series at home by the Nationals to close out August. Philadelphia grabbed a series win over the Miami Marlins this week but came out of the set with a bad taste after dropping the finale 6-0 on Wednesday.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, CSN Philadelphia, MASN (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Alec Asher (2015: 0-6, 9.31 ERA) vs. Nationals RH A.J. Cole (1-1, 3.86)

Asher began the season in the minors and served an 80-game suspension for a positive PED test before being reinstated and heading back to Triple-A in August. The 24-year-old went 4-2 with a 2.37 ERA in 12 minor-league starts this season while limiting opponents to a .201 batting average. Asher faced Washington once last season and allowed four runs and seven hits in five innings to suffer a loss.

Cole is making his fourth start since being recalled last month and is coming off his strongest outing after holding the New York Mets to one run and three hits in six innings to earn his first win. The Floridian yielded four home runs in his first three turns and owns 17 strikeouts in 18 2/3 innings. Cole struck out seven over 4 1/3 innings in a relief appearance against Philadelphia last season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Phillies 3B Maikel Franco (wrist) sat out Wednesday and is day-to-day.

2. Washington activated INF Stephen Drew (vertigo) from the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday, and he singled, walked and scored after entering the game on a double switch.

3. Philadelphia 2B Cesar Hernandez is 6-for-12 over the last three games.

PREDICTION: Nationals 8, Phillies 2

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Philadelphia

Phillies are 10-22 in their last 32 Thursday games. Phillies are 19-47 in their last 66 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Phillies are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Phillies are 15-38 in their last 53 vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Phillies are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. National League East. Phillies are 2-7 in their last 9 overall. Phillies are 2-7 in their last 9 games on grass. Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss. Phillies are 1-6 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series. Phillies are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Phillies are 1-6 in Ashers last 7 starts. Phillies are 1-6 in Ashers last 7 starts on grass.

Washington

Nationals are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series. Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Nationals are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a win. Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Nationals are 7-2 in their last 9 overall. Nationals are 7-2 in their last 9 games on grass. Nationals are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 Thursday games. Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 home games. Nationals are 45-19 in their last 64 vs. National League East. Nationals are 36-16 in their last 52 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 9-4 in their last 13 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 35-17 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a losing record.

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Philadelphia

Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 overall. Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 road games. Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 on grass. Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 vs. National League East. Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-1 in Phillies last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-1-1 in Phillies last 7 Thursday games. Over is 9-2-1 in Phillies last 12 during game 1 of a series. Under is 4-1-1 in Phillies last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 10-3-2 in Phillies last 15 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 12-4-3 in Phillies last 19 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 5-2 in Ashers last 7 starts on grass. Over is 5-2 in Ashers last 7 starts overall.

Washington

Over is 10-2 in Nationals last 12 home games. Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 8-2 in Nationals last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-2 in Nationals last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 35-14-2 in Nationals last 51 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 Thursday games. Under is 36-15-4 in Nationals last 55 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 7-3 in Nationals last 10 overall. Under is 7-3 in Nationals last 10 on grass. Over is 48-21-5 in Nationals last 74 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 43-19-4 in Nationals last 66 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 9-4 in Nationals last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.

Head to Head

Phillies are 9-23 in the last 32 meetings.

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Preview: Brewers at Cardinals

Current Conditions - St. Louis

Mostly cloudy 82 °F
Wind: SW 11.5
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Milwaukee Brewers (62-77) at St. Louis Cardinals (73-65)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 08 - 7:15 PM EST
WHERE: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The St. Louis Cardinals have fallen into a tie for the National League's second wild card but attempt to regain sole possession of the spot when they open a four-game series against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. The Cardinals had their three-game winning streak halted when they dropped a 4-3 decision to Pittsburgh on Wednesday and slipped into a tie with the surging New York Mets, who have won five consecutive games.

St. Louis failed to go deep in Wednesday's defeat, ending its streak of 25 straight games with a homer - two shy of the major-league record set in 2002 by Texas. The Cardinals are just 30-37 at home as they begin a stretch of seven straight games at Busch Stadium. Milwaukee has won six of its last seven contests after taking two of three from the Chicago Cubs - including a 2-1 triumph on Wednesday in which Jonathan Villar belted a pair of solo home runs. Villar went 5-for-9 with three blasts in back-to-back wins over the Cubs and has gone deep four times over his last four games.

TV: 7:15 p.m. ET, FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee), FSN Midwest (St. Louis)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Junior Guerra (7-3, 2.85 ERA) vs. Cardinals LH Jaime Garcia (10-11, 4.41)

Guerra is making his second start after a four-week absence due to an elbow injury. He allowed five hits and two walks in 3 1/3 scoreless innings versus Pittsburgh in the first outing on Friday. Guerra posted a 4.50 ERA while dropping both starts against St. Louis this season and has served up homers to Matt Adams and Randal Grichuk.

Garcia has lost three straight starts and served up seven homers over his last four outings, posting an ugly 7.36 ERA during that stretch. He hopes to turn things around versus a team against which he typically fares well as he is 11-5 with a 2.61 ERA and two shutouts in 20 career appearances (19 starts) versus the Brewers. Garcia put forth the best effort of his career against Milwaukee on April 14, when he registered a career-high 13 strikeouts while tossing a one-hitter.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cardinals 1B/OF Brandon Moss is hitless with 11 strikeouts in 26 at-bats over his last eight games.

2. Milwaukee LF Ryan Braun, who went 5-for-12 with two homers and five RBIs in the series against the Cubs, is just 10-for-56 with one homer versus Garcia.

3. St. Louis LF Matt Holliday (broken left thumb) has been cleared to resume baseball activities and is aiming to return before the end of the season.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 4, Brewers 2

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Milwaukee

Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 road games. Brewers are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. National League Central. Brewers are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Brewers are 6-1 in their last 7 overall. Brewers are 6-1 in their last 7 games on grass. Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win. Brewers are 20-8 in their last 28 games vs. a left-handed starter. Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Brewers are 6-13 in their last 19 Thursday games. Brewers are 16-42 in their last 58 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Brewers are 3-9 in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Brewers are 2-9 in their last 11 during game 1 of a series. Brewers are 4-1 in Guerras last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Brewers are 7-2 in Guerras last 9 road starts.

St. Louis

Cardinals are 11-4 in their last 15 during game 1 of a series. Cardinals are 25-10 in their last 35 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Cardinals are 82-35 in their last 117 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Cardinals are 27-13 in their last 40 Thursday games. Cardinals are 115-56 in their last 171 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cardinals are 4-1 in Garcias last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Cardinals are 4-1 in Garcias last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Cardinals are 14-5 in Garcias last 19 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Cardinals are 1-4 in Garcias last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

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Milwaukee

Over is 6-1 in Brewers last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-1 in Brewers last 7 road games. Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 vs. National League Central. Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 13-5-1 in Brewers last 19 during game 1 of a series. Over is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 Thursday games. Over is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Guerras last 4 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 6-1 in Guerras last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Guerras last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-1 in Guerras last 7 starts vs. National League Central. Under is 5-1 in Guerras last 6 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 4-1 in Guerras last 5 road starts. Under is 7-2 in Guerras last 9 starts on grass. Under is 7-2 in Guerras last 9 starts overall.

St. Louis

Over is 8-3 in Cardinals last 11 home games. Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 12-5-1 in Cardinals last 18 games following a loss. Under is 9-4 in Cardinals last 13 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Over is 20-9 in Cardinals last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-0 in Garcias last 4 starts on grass. Over is 4-0 in Garcias last 4 starts overall. Under is 11-2 in Garcias last 13 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Garcias last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Garcias last 5 Thursday starts. Under is 19-7-2 in Garcias last 28 home starts. Under is 8-3 in Garcias last 11 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 5-2 in Garcias last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in Garcias last 4 home starts vs. Brewers. Under is 4-0 in Garcias last 4 starts vs. Brewers. Cardinals are 5-1 in Garcias last 6 starts vs. Brewers. Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings. Cardinals are 4-1 in Garcias last 5 home starts vs. Brewers. Brewers are 22-51 in the last 73 meetings. Brewers are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in St. Louis.

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Preview: Rockies at Padres

Current Conditions - San Diego

Mostly cloudy 66 °F
Wind: W 3.5
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Colorado Rockies (67-72) at San Diego Padres (57-82)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 08 - 10:10 PM EST
WHERE: Petco Park, San Diego, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Colorado Rockies begin a seven-game road trip Thursday as they host the National League West-rival San Diego Padres for the opener of their four-game series. Colorado appeared on its way to a fourth loss in five contests Wednesday but rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to pull out a 6-5 victory over San Francisco.

Cristhian Adames delivered a pinch-hit, two-run double to end the contest while Nolan Arenado belted his NL-leading 37th home run to raise his major league-best RBI total to 118. San Diego was not as fortunate, dropping a 7-2 decision to visiting Boston for its fourth defeat in five contests. Alex Dickerson recorded two of the seven hits registered by the Padres, who have lost five of their last six at home. San Diego owns a 7-5 edge in the season series, winning four of the six contests played at Petco Park.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, ROOT (Colorado), FSN San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH Jeff Hoffman (0-2, 6.60 ERA) vs. Padres LH Clayton Richard (1-3, 3.29)

Hoffman remains in search of his first career victory as he makes his fourth major-league start. The 23-year-old native of New York, who had his outing pushed back a day due to cuts on his right thumb, settled for a no-decision against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 31 as he allowed two runs and three hits in five innings but walked three and failed to record a strikeout. Hoffman has served up four home runs in his three starts and issued eight walks while fanning only five batters in 15 frames.

Richard has pitched extremely well since joining the rotation, allowing a total of five runs - three earned - over 23 innings in four starts, but has just one victory to show for his efforts. The 32-year-old from Indiana lost his only turn at home on Aug. 20 despite giving up only two unearned runs and two hits in six frames versus Arizona. Richard, who re-signed with San Diego after being released by the Chicago Cubs in early August, has struggled against Colorado in his career as he is 2-4 with a 5.23 ERA in 14 games (13 starts).

WALK-OFFS

1. Arenado has recorded multiple hits in seven of his last 11 games.

2. Colorado OF/1B Gerardo Parra likely will miss the series opener after suffering a strained right hamstring in the first inning of Wednesday's victory.

3. San Diego recalled RHP Jake Smith, who recorded one save and a 1.59 ERA in six relief appearances with Double-A San Antonio after being claimed off waivers from San Francisco on July 6.

PREDICTION: Padres 4, Rockies 3

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Colorado

Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 Thursday games. Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rockies are 22-47 in their last 69 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Rockies are 15-37 in their last 52 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Rockies are 2-7 in their last 9 road games. Rockies are 1-8 in their last 9 vs. a team with a losing record. Rockies are 0-7 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.

San Diego

Padres are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Padres are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. National League West. Padres are 3-7 in their last 10 games following a loss. Padres are 4-11 in their last 15 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 overall. Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass. Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Padres are 1-5 in their last 6 home games. Padres are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Padres are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Padres are 6-1 in Richards last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Padres are 4-1 in Richards last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Padres are 5-12 in Richards last 17 starts. Padres are 5-12 in Richards last 17 starts on grass. Padres are 7-19 in Richards last 26 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Padres are 1-4 in Richards last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

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Colorado

Over is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 10-3 in Rockies last 13 Thursday games. Under is 6-2 in Rockies last 8 games following a win. Over is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 10-4-1 in Rockies last 15 during game 1 of a series. Over is 7-3 in Rockies last 10 road games.

San Diego

Over is 3-0-1 in Padres last 4 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 8-1-1 in Padres last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-1 in Padres last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 7-1 in Padres last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-1 in Padres last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 8-2-2 in Padres last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 6-2 in Padres last 8 Thursday games. Over is 6-2-2 in Padres last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 10-4-1 in Padres last 15 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 9-4-1 in Padres last 14 home games. Over is 34-16-3 in Padres last 53 games following a loss. Over is 40-19-4 in Padres last 63 during game 1 of a series. Under is 4-0 in Richards last 4 starts on grass. Under is 4-0 in Richards last 4 starts overall. Over is 7-1 in Richards last 8 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 10-2 in Richards last 12 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Richards last 5 Thursday starts. Under is 5-2 in Richards last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 17-8 in Richards last 25 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings. Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in San Diego. Rockies are 7-21 in the last 28 meetings in San Diego. Padres are 1-4 in Richards last 5 home starts vs. Rockies. Padres are 1-6 in Richards last 7 starts vs. Rockies.

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Preview: Rangers at Mariners

Current Conditions - Seattle

Light rain 59 °F
Wind: ESE 5.8
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Texas Rangers (83-57) at Seattle Mariners (71-68)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 08 - 10:10 PM EST
WHERE: Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Seattle Mariners have scored 29 runs in the series against Texas but the visiting Rangers will be aiming to gain a split of the four-game set when the series concludes Thursday. Seattle first baseman Adam Lind fueled Wednesday's 8-3 victory with two homers and five RBIs but the win was only the Mariners' fourth in the past 15 games.

Seattle is five games behind the Baltimore Orioles for the second American League wild card while the Rangers hold a comfortable 8 1/2-game lead over the Houston Astros in the AL West. Mariners left fielder Seth Smith joined Lind in the starring role by going 3-for-3 with a homer Wednesday for his first multi-hit outing since Aug. 21. Texas, which has won 10 of its past 14 games, received a three-run homer by veteran Carlos Beltran, who is 18-for-41 with three homers and 12 RBIs during a 10-game hitting streak. Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre, who failed to touch home plate Wednesday after setting a franchise record by scoring a run in 12 consecutive games, is 7-for-13 with a homer and eight RBIs against scheduled Seattle starter Taijuan Walker.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FSN Southwest (Texas), ROOT (Seattle)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers LH Derek Holland (7-6, 4.57 ERA) vs. Mariners RH Taijuan Walker (4-10, 4.60)

Holland has won back-to-back outings and has allowed three runs and 10 hits in 12 innings during the stretch. He has a 2.00 ERA in three starts since returning from a two-month absence because of a shoulder injury. Holland is 12-5 with a 3.56 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 24 career appearances (20 starts) against the Mariners and has struggled against Robinson Cano (16-for-45, two homers).

Walker served up three homers and was torched for six runs (five earned) and six hits in two-thirds of an inning while losing to the Los Angeles Angels in his last turn. He is 0-4 with a 9.55 ERA over his last five starts and has given up 23 homers in just 103 2/3 innings this season. Walker is 1-2 with a 4.76 ERA in six appearances (five starts) against the Rangers and was roughed up for six runs and nine hits in five innings while losing on June 3.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rangers C Jonathan Lucroy is 14-for-35 with two homers and eight RBIs over the last 10 contests.

2. Cano (foot) went 1-for-3 to extend his hitting streak to 11 games one night after departing a game early.

3. Texas RHP Colby Lewis (lat) will start against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday — his first major-league outing since being injured June 21.

PREDICTION: Rangers 7, Mariners 5

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 9/8

Trends - Texas at Seattle
W/L Trends

Texas

Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 11-3 in their last 14 vs. American League West. Rangers are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Rangers are 8-3 in their last 11 vs. a team with a winning record. Rangers are 8-3 in their last 11 overall. Rangers are 8-3 in their last 11 games on grass. Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 11-5 in their last 16 Thursday games. Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 road games. Rangers are 4-1 in Hollands last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Rangers are 4-1 in Hollands last 5 starts. Rangers are 4-1 in Hollands last 5 starts on grass. Rangers are 20-8 in Hollands last 28 starts with 4 days of rest. Rangers are 39-18 in Hollands last 57 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Rangers are 26-12 in Hollands last 38 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 34-16 in Hollands last 50 starts vs. American League West. Rangers are 2-5 in Hollands last 7 starts during game 4 of a series. Rangers are 3-8 in Hollands last 11 road starts. Rangers are 1-4 in Hollands last 5 Thursday starts.

Seattle

Mariners are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. American League West. Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 4 of a series. Mariners are 4-11 in their last 15 overall. Mariners are 4-11 in their last 15 games on grass. Mariners are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter. Mariners are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Mariners are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Mariners are 0-5 in their last 5 games following a win. Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 Thursday games. Mariners are 2-6 in Walkers last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Mariners are 2-6 in Walkers last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mariners are 1-4 in Walkers last 5 starts. Mariners are 1-4 in Walkers last 5 starts on grass. Mariners are 1-5 in Walkers last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Mariners are 1-5 in Walkers last 6 starts vs. American League West. Mariners are 1-5 in Walkers last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.

OU Trends

Texas

Over is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 road games. Over is 9-0 in Rangers last 9 on grass. Over is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Rangers last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-0 in Rangers last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 9-0 in Rangers last 9 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-1-2 in Rangers last 8 Thursday games. Over is 14-3-1 in Rangers last 18 overall. Over is 4-1-2 in Rangers last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 18-7-1 in Rangers last 26 vs. American League West. Under is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 during game 4 of a series. Under is 5-1 in Hollands last 6 Thursday starts. Under is 5-2 in Hollands last 7 starts during game 4 of a series.

Seattle

Over is 5-0 in Mariners last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-0 in Mariners last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 6-0 in Mariners last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 9-1 in Mariners last 10 vs. American League West. Over is 8-1 in Mariners last 9 overall. Over is 8-1 in Mariners last 9 on grass. Over is 7-1 in Mariners last 8 games following a win. Over is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 home games. Over is 38-14 in Mariners last 52 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 8-3-2 in Mariners last 13 Thursday games. Over is 34-15-2 in Mariners last 51 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Walkers last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 4-1 in Walkers last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 8-2 in Walkers last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-2 in Walkers last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Seattle. Over is 16-5 in the last 21 meetings. Rangers are 9-3 in the last 12 meetings. Over is 3-1-1 in Hollands last 5 road starts vs. Mariners. Rangers are 5-2 in Hollands last 7 road starts vs. Mariners.

Umpire Trends - Dan Iassogna

Road team is 5-0 in Iassognas last 5 games behind home plate. Over is 4-0 in Iassognas last 4 games behind home plate vs. Seattle. Over is 6-0 in Iassognas last 6 games behind home plate vs. Texas. Road team is 4-1 in Iassognas last 5 Thursday games behind home plate. Under is 4-1-1 in Iassognas last 6 Thursday games behind home plate. Road team is 8-3 in Iassognas last 11 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.