In The Dugout for Friday. 6/20

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Re: In The Dugout for Friday. 6/20

Teams
Atlanta at Washington
Pitchers vs Teams
MIKE MINOR vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MINOR is 3-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.96 and a WHIP of 1.566.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.9 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. ATLANTA since 1997
STRASBURG is 3-5 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.381.
His team's record is 5-8 (-5.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (+0.0 units)

Umpire
Todd Tichenor
Home record = 6-7
Totals = 8-4 Over
Current streak = 2-0 Road

Teams Last 10 W/Ump
ATL 5-5 / 6-3-1 Over
WAS 4-6 / 5-3-2 Over

Pitchers W/Ump
Minor 0-2 / 2-0 Over

Trend Report
Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Washington. Braves are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Washington. Braves are 23-7 in the last 30 meetings. Under is 5-2 in Strasburgs last 7 starts vs. Braves. Nationals are 1-4 in Strasburgs last 5 home starts vs. Braves.

Umpire Trends - Todd Tichenor

Home team is 6-0 in Tichenors last 6 games behind home plate vs. Washington. Home team is 5-1 in Tichenors last 6 games behind home plate. Under is 3-1-1 in Tichenors last 5 Friday games behind home plate. Over is 3-1-1 in Tichenors last 5 games behind home plate vs. Washington. Home team is 8-3 in Tichenors last 11 Friday games behind home plate. Over is 8-3-1 in Tichenors last 12 games behind home plate. Over is 5-2-1 in Tichenors last 8 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta. Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games with Tichenor behind home plate.

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Re: In The Dugout for Friday. 6/20

Teams
Houston at Tampa Bay
Pitchers vs Teams
JARRED COSART vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
COSART is 2-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-0 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)

DAVID PRICE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
PRICE is 3-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.10 and a WHIP of 0.862.
His team's record is 3-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

Umpire
Fieldin Culbreth
Home record = 7-6
Totals = 7-6 Over
Current streak = 2-0 Road

Teams Last 10 W/Ump
HOU 3-7 / 6-4 Under
TB 2-2 / 2-2

Pitchers W/Ump
Cosart 0-1 / 1-0 Under
Price 0-1 / 1-0 Under

Trend Report
Head to Head

Under is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings in Tampa Bay. Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings. Astros are 3-13 in the last 16 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Fieldin Culbreth

Under is 4-1 in Culbreths last 5 games behind home plate vs. Houston. Home team is 4-1 in Culbreths last 5 games behind home plate vs. Houston. Under is 4-1 in Culbreths last 5 Friday games behind home plate vs. Houston. Under is 6-2 in Culbreths last 8 Friday games behind home plate. Rays are 10-4 in their last 14 games with Culbreth behind home plate. Home team is 7-3 in Culbreths last 10 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay. Under is 9-4-2 in Culbreths last 15 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay. Under is 44-20-4 in Culbreths last 68 games behind home plate. Astros are 3-8 in their last 11 games with Culbreth behind home plate. Astros are 1-5 in their last 6 Friday games with Culbreth behind home plate.

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Re: In The Dugout for Friday. 6/20

Teams
NY Mets at Miami
Pitchers vs Teams
DAISUKE MATSUZAKA vs. MIAMI since 1997
MATSUZAKA is 1-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 0.649.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

HENDERSON ALVAREZ vs. NY METS since 1997
ALVAREZ is 3-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.62 and a WHIP of 1.078.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

Umpire
Lance Barrett
Home record = 8-5
Totals = 10-2 Over
Current streak = 3-0 Over

Teams Last 10 W/Ump
NYM 3-1 / 2-2
MIA 7-2 / 5-2-2 Over

Pitchers W/Ump
N/A

Trend Report
Head to Head

Under is 6-0-1 in the last 7 meetings in Miami. Under is 3-0-1 in Alvarezs last 4 starts vs. Mets. Under is 12-3-2 in the last 17 meetings. Mets are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Miami.

Umpire Trends - Lance Barrett

Over is 3-0-2 in Barretts last 5 games behind home plate vs. Miami. Over is 12-2-3 in Barretts last 17 games behind home plate. Marlins are 6-1 in their last 7 games with Barrett behind home plate. Home team is 6-2 in Barretts last 8 games behind home plate.

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Re: In The Dugout for Friday. 6/20

Teams
Chi. White Sox at Minnesota
Pitchers vs Teams
HECTOR NOESI vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
NOESI is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
NOLASCO is 0-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.63 and a WHIP of 1.579.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

Umpire
Mark Wegner
Home record = 6-7
Totals = 6-6
Current streak = 2-0 Over / 2-0 Road

Teams Last 10 W/Ump
CHW 6-4 / 6-4 Under
MIN 5-5 / 5-4-1 Under

Pitchers W/Ump
Noesi 0-1 / 1-0 Under
Nolasco 0-2 / 1-1

Trend Report
Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Minnesota. White Sox are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Mark Wegner

Road team is 4-0 in Wegners last 4 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota. Over is 4-0-1 in Wegners last 5 Friday games behind home plate vs. Minnesota. White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 Friday games with Wegner behind home plate. White Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 games with Wegner behind home plate. Home team is 4-1 in Wegners last 5 Friday games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Road team is 7-2 in Wegners last 9 games behind home plate. Under is 3-1-1 in Wegners last 5 Friday games behind home plate. Over is 20-8-3 in Wegners last 31 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.

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Re: In The Dugout for Friday. 6/20

Teams
Philadelphia at St. Louis
Pitchers vs Teams
A.J. BURNETT vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BURNETT is 8-7 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 9-9 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-8. (+1.6 units)

JAIME GARCIA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GARCIA is 2-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 1.205.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-6. (-5.8 units)

Umpire
Adrian Johnson
Home record = 5-8
Totals = 9-4 Over
Current streak = 4-0 Road

Teams Last 10 W/Ump
PHI 3-6 / 5-4 Under
STL 6-4 / 6-4 Under

Pitchers W/Ump
Burnett 3-2 / 4-1 Under


Trend Report
Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in Garcias last 4 home starts vs. Phillies. Under is 6-1 in Garcias last 7 starts vs. Phillies. Phillies are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in St. Louis.

Umpire Trends - Adrian Johnson

Road team is 4-0 in Johnsons last 4 games behind home plate. Over is 4-1 in Johnsons last 5 Friday games behind home plate. Under is 4-1 in Johnsons last 5 games behind home plate vs. St. Louis. Under is 4-1 in Johnsons last 5 Friday games behind home plate vs. St. Louis. Over is 4-1 in Johnsons last 5 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia. Over is 16-5 in Johnsons last 21 games behind home plate. Phillies are 4-9 in their last 13 games with Johnson behind home plate.

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Re: In The Dugout for Friday. 6/20

Teams
Boston at Oakland
Pitchers vs Teams
FELIX DOUBRONT vs. OAKLAND since 1997
DOUBRONT is 1-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 8.56 and a WHIP of 1.756.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

BRAD MILLS vs. BOSTON since 1997
MILLS is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 8.31 and a WHIP of 2.079.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

Umpire
Gerry Davis
Home record = 13-2
Totals = 8-5 Under
Current streak = 4-0 Home

Teams Last 10 W/Ump
BOS 3-7 / 7-3 Under
OAK 5-4 / 5-4 Over

Pitchers W/Ump
Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Oakland. Under is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings. Red Sox are 5-13 in the last 18 meetings. Red Sox are 9-27 in the last 36 meetings in Oakland.

Umpire Trends - Gerry Davis

Over is 4-0 in Davis' last 4 games behind home plate vs. Oakland. Under is 5-0 in Davis' last 5 games behind home plate vs. Boston. Home team is 8-0 in Davis' last 8 games behind home plate vs. Boston. Under is 3-1-1 in Davis' last 5 games behind home plate. Under is 19-7-1 in Davis' last 27 Friday games behind home plate. Home team is 9-4 in Davis' last 13 Friday games behind home plate. Home team is 40-18 in Davis' last 58 games behind home plate. Home team is 17-8 in Davis' last 25 games behind home plate vs. Oakland. Red Sox are 3-7 in their last 10 games with Davis behind home plate.

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Re: In The Dugout for Friday. 6/20

MLB


National League
Pirates- Cubs
Morton is 3-0, 2.37 in his last three starts.
Jackson is 0-4, 9.00 in his last five starts.


Pirates lost three of their last four games, but won six of last nine on road.
Cubs won eight of their last ten home games.


Four of last five Jackson starts went over the total.


Braves-Nationals
Minor is 0-2, 4.91 in his last five starts.
Strasburg is 3-1, 3.51 in his last four starts.


Braves lost six of their last nne games.
Washington won five of its last six home games.


Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Atlanta games.
Mets-Marlins
Matsuzaka is 2-0, 3.64 in four starts for the Mets.
Miami won last five Alvarez starts (1-0, 1.08).


Mets lost eight of their last ten road games, but won last two.
Marlins lost nine of their last thirteen home games.


Under is 6-2-1 in New York's last nine games.


Phillies-Cardinals
Burnett is 1-3, 6.11 in his last five starts.
Garcia is 2-0, 0.64 in his last couple starts.


Philly won eight of its last ten games.
Cardinals won eight of their last eleven games, but lost last two.


Under is 9-2-1 in last twelve Cardinal games.


Brewers-Rockies
Estrada is 0-2, 7.94 in his last three starts.
Bergman is 0-1, 3.75 in two starts this season.


Milwaukee won seven of its last nine road games.
Rockies lost eight of their last eleven home games.


Last five Estrada starts went over the total.


Giants-Arizona
Lincecum is 1-1, 7.16 in his last three starts.
Collmenter is 0-2, 7.00 in his last three starts.


Giants lost eight of their last nine games.
Arizona lost seven of its last nine games.


Under is 8-3 in Arizona's last eleven home games.


Dodgers-Padres
Haren is 2-3, 5.55 in his last six starts.
Kennedy is 0-2, 5.84 in his last couple starts.


Dodgers won five of their last six games.
San Diego won three of its last four home games.


Last six San Diego games stayed under the total.


American League
Orioles-Bronx
Jimenez is 0-4, 6.21 in his last six starts.
Kuroda is 0-2, 3.44 in his last three starts.


Orioles won six of their last eight road games.
Bronx won its last four home games.


Six of last seven Baltimore road games went over total.


Tigers-Indians
Porcello is 0-2, 5.68 in his last three starts.
Kluber is 0-1, 6.48 in his last three starts.


Tigers lost seven of their last eleven games.
Cleveland won 11 of its last 12 home games.


Six of last eight Kluber starts went over the total.


Astros-Rays
Cosart is 3-1, 4.01 in his last four starts.
Price is 1-3, 4.84 in his last six starts.


Astros lost five of their last six games.
Tampa Bay lost eight of its last twelve home games.


Three of last four Houston games went over total.


Mariners-Royals
Iwakuma is 2-1, 1.59 in his last three starts.
Kansas City won Shields' last eight starts (2-0, 3.00 in last two).


Mariners lost seven of their last ten games.
Kansas City won ten of its eleven games.


Eight of last ten Shields starts went over the total; 11 of Seattle's last 12 games stayed under the total.


White Sox-Twins
Noesi is 1-1, 8.68 in his last two starts.
Nolasco is 2-2, 5.88 in his last six starts.


White Sox lost six of their last eight road games.
Minnesota lost five of its last six games.


Nine of last twelve White Sox games went over total.


Red Sox-A's
Doubront was 1-2, 6.66 in his last five starts before going on DL.
Mills is 3-3, 7.76 in 10 MLB starts, last of which was in 2012. He was 4-2 in 12 AAA starts this season, with a 1.56 ERA. A's acquired him on Tuesday to replaced the injured Pomeranz.


Red Sox lost eight of their last ten road games.
Oakland won eight of its last ten home games.


Under is 10-1-1 in last twelve Boston games.


Rangers-Angels
Saunders is 0-1, 3.64 in his last three starts.
Richards is 2-0, 0.43 in his last three starts.


Texas lost three of its last four games.
Angels lost five of last seven games, but are 11-3 in last 14 at home.


Under is 8-2-1 in last eleven Richards starts.


Interleague games
Blue Jays-Reds
Dickey is 1-1, 4.91 in his last four starts.
Latos threw six shutout innings in his first '14 start Sunday.


Toronto lost four of its last five games.
Reds won six of their last eight games.


Under is 4-0-1 in last five Cincinnati home games.


Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Morton 2-14; Jackson 6-14
-- Minor 2-9; Strasburg 4-15 (0 of last 7)
-- Matsuzaka 1-4; Alvarez 4-14 (0 of last 5)
-- Burnett 5-15 (4 of last 7); Garcia 1-6
-- Estrada 4-13; Bergman 1-2
-- Lincecum 6-14; Collmenter 5-12
-- Haren 6-14; Kennedy 4-15


-- Jimenez 4-14 (0 of last 5); Kuroda 5-14
-- Porcello 6-13; Kluber 4-15
-- Cosart 6-14; Price 7-15 (5 of last 7)
-- Iwakuma 1-9; Shields 3-15
-- Noesi 3-9; Nolasco 4-14 (4 of last 7)
-- Doubront 2-9; Mills 0-0
-- Saunders 1-5; Richards 3-14


-- Dickey 3-15; Latos 0-1

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Re: In The Dugout for Friday. 6/20

The Rockies have a league-leading HR/FB rate of 20 percent at home this season (league average HR/FB rate is 10.5 percent). Marco Estrada's HR/FB rate of 19 percent is fourth highest among qualified pitchers this season.
Since the start of 2012, Matt Holliday is hitting .319 in at-bats ending with a curveball from a right-handed pitcher. A.J. Burnett is throwing his curveball an MLB-high 32 percent this season.
Alex Rios is hitting .360 and has 49 hits (second behind Miguel Cabrera) since the start of 2012 against pitches thrown at least 95 mph. Garrett Richards' average fastball velocity this season is 95.9 mph.
This season, 43 percent of Charlie Morton's pitches have been on the inner third of the plate or farther inside, the highest percentage among qualified starters. The Cubs rank last in baseball with a .201 average against such pitches.

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Re: In The Dugout for Friday. 6/20

Friday's Tip Sheet
By Kevin Rogers
VegasInsider.com

Braves at Nationals

Probable Pitchers:
ATL: Minor (2-4, 4.42 ERA)
WSH: Strasburg (6-5, 3.06 ERA)

Series recap: The Braves continued their domination of the Nationals this season with a 3-0 shutout on Thursday as +130 underdogs. Atlanta improved to 7-1 against Washington in 2014, including a 4-0 mark at Nationals Park. In the four victories in D.C., Braves’ pitching has limited the Nats to just five runs.

What to watch for: Atlanta has won consecutive games just once since June 1, posting a 1-5 record the last six games off a victory. The Nationals are 6-1 in Strasburg’s past seven home starts, but Washington has lost each of the right-hander’s last three home outings against Atlanta since 2013.

Orioles at Yankees

Probable Pitchers:
BAL: Jimenez (2-8, 4.86 ERA)
NYY: Kuroda (4-5, 4.32 ERA)

Previous series recap: The Orioles are coming off their third straight series against a division foe, taking two of three at Tampa Bay. Baltimore is currently 6-4 in this stretch within the AL East, which includes a 2-0 triumph at Tropicana Field on Wednesday as +130 underdogs. The Yankees are getting back on track after sweeping the Blue Jays at home, while scoring 13 runs in the final two victories.

What to watch for: New York has dropped each of Kuroda’s last three starts, while the offense has plated just five runs in those defeats. Since the start of the 2012 season, the Yankees have won four of Kuroda’s five home starts against the O’s, including a 4-2 triumph in April. Jimenez continues to struggle, as the Orioles own a 1-6 record in his past seven trips to the mound, while Baltimore is 9-2 to the ‘under’ in the past 11 games overall.

Tigers at Indians

Probable Pitchers:
DET: Porcello (8-4, 4.03 ERA)
CLE: Kluber (6-4, 3.35 ERA)

Previous series recap: The Tigers avoided a sweep by edging the red-hot Royals on Thursday, 2-1, as Detroit has fallen into second place in the AL Central. Detroit finished off a seven-game homestand at 3-4, while losing 2.75 units. The Indians grabbed two of three from the Angels, capped off by a walk-off grand slam on Thursday in the 10th inning, 5-3.

What to watch for: Cleveland is riding an 11-1 stretch at Progressive Field, which began with a three-game sweep of Detroit last month. The Tribe has won six of their past eight home series openers, while losing just one series since the end of May. The Tigers have put together a 5-1 record in Porcello’s last six road starts, including a 4-0 mark as an underdog. Since winning six straight on the road in May, Detroit has stumbled to a 4-9 record the past 13 games on the highway.

Blue Jays at Reds

Probable Pitchers:
TOR: Hendriks (1-0, 2.31 ERA)
CIN: Latos (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

Previous series recap: The Jays continue to struggle after getting swept by the Yankees, while losing seven of their past nine games. Following five ‘unders’ to begin this road trip, Toronto has hit the ‘over’ in each of the last two games at New York. The Reds took care of their second straight road series, grabbing two of three at Pittsburgh, but fell short in 12 innings on Thursday, 4-3.

What to watch for: Cincinnati has won six of its past eight games to get within a game of the .500 mark, but is just 5-7 in the last 12 home contests. Following an 11-1 run on the road, the Jays have stumbled to a 2-5 mark the past seven away contests. After losing the first two interleague contests at Pittsburgh, the Jays have compiled a 6-2 record in the last eight interleague matchups.

Mariners at Royals

Probable Pitchers:
SEA: Iwakuma (5-3, 2.59 ERA)
KC: Shields (8-3, 3.50 ERA)

Previous series recap: The Mariners split a four-game interleague series with the light-hitting Padres, while scoring just two runs in the final two losses at San Diego. The Royals saw their 10-game winning streak snapped at Detroit on Thursday, but Kansas City still stole three of four at Comerica Park, which included a pair of wins in the first two games scoring 11 runs each.

What to watch for: Kansas City and Seattle split a four-game set at Safeco Field last month, as Iwakuma tossed a 1-0 shutout in the series opener. Since getting swept by the Astros in May, the Royals are 5-2 in their last seven home contests. In Shields’ last eight starts, the Royals own a perfect 8-0 record, while the ‘over’ has cashed six times.

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Re: In The Dugout for Friday. 6/20

STATSYSTEMS SPORTS NL PITCHING REPORT
FRIDAY, JUNE 20TH 2014
INFORMATION WORTH BETTING ON EACH DAY
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#951 PITTSBURGH @ #952 CHICAGO CUBS - 4:05 PM ET
•Pirates RH Charlie Morton (4-7, 3.09 ERA, WHIP: 1.237) - Morton has a 2.37 ERA with 22 strikeouts over 19 innings in his last three turns, including an 8-6 victory at Miami on Saturday when he yielded two runs in seven innings. The 30-year-old New Jersey native won his last start against Chicago after allowing one run while striking out seven in a 6-2 victory June 9 following a pair of no-decisions. Morton, who is 1-3 with a 5.94 ERA in six starts at Wrigley Field, has struggled against Starlin Castro (11-for-24, two homers, six RBIs).

•Cubs RH Edwin Jackson (4-7, 5.11 ERA, WHIP: 1.500) - Jackson was roughed up in a 7-4 loss at Philadelphia on Saturday when he yielded seven runs (six earned) and eight hits in 4 2/3 innings - his fifth consecutive non-quality start. The 30-year-old lost his last start against Pittsburgh on June 9 after allowing four runs while striking out eight in six innings following a pair of no-decisions. Jackson, who is 6-3 with a 3.82 ERA in 13 starts against the Pirates, has trouble with McCutchen (12-for-26, three homers, nine RBIs, six walks) and Marte (8-for-17).

--KEY STAT: JACKSON is 11-27 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 46% to 49%) since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was JACKSON 3.5, OPPONENT 5.0.

--JACKSON is 16-32 (-16.3 Units) against the money line versus National League teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game on the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was JACKSON 3.9, OPPONENT 5.1.

--JACKSON is 10-25 (-14.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was JACKSON 3.1, OPPONENT 4.2.

--JACKSON is 9-24 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was JACKSON 3.6, OPPONENT 5.1.

--JACKSON is 12-23 against the run line (-18.1 Units) versus teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was JACKSON 4.4, OPPONENT 5.5.

--JACKSON is 11-21 against the run line (-17.2 Units) versus National League teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was JACKSON 4.0, OPPONENT 5.3.

--JACKSON is 0-8 against the run line (-10.6 Units) after giving up 2 or more home runs last outing over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was JACKSON 2.5, OPPONENT 5.0.

#953 ATLANTA @ #954 WASHINGTON - 7:05 PM ET
•Braves LH Mike Minor (2-4, 4.42 ERA, WHIP: 1.509) - Minor has allowed 11 hits in each of his past two starts but earned no-decisions in each one, allowing three earned runs in five innings in his last outing Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. He gave up eight runs in four innings at Colorado five days earlier and has not won since beating the Brewers on May 19. Minor has surrendered nine homers in 53 innings and the league is batting .296 against the 26-year-old.

•Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (6-5, 3.06 ERA, WHIP: 1.213) - Strasburg’s three-start winning streak ended Saturday at St. Louis after he allowed three earned runs on seven hits in 6 2/3 innings in his 90th career outing. He only struck out five Cardinals after fanning 27 in 19 innings across victories over Texas, Philadelphia and San Francisco. Strasburg is 3-5 against Atlanta all time, giving up six runs (three earned) in 4 1/3 innings in a loss April 5.

--KEY STAT: STRASBURG is 9-24 against the run line (-17.8 Units) when the total is 7 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was STRASBURG 3.6, OPPONENT 3.7.

--STRASBURG is 11-3 OVER (+8.2 Units) versus an National League team with a team batting average of .245 or worse over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was STRASBURG 4.4, OPPONENT 4.2.

--STRASBURG is 9-1 OVER (+8.1 Units) in home games versus National League teams scoring 3.8 or less runs/game on the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was STRASBURG 4.5, OPPONENT 4.2.

#955 NY METS @ #956 MIAMI - 7:10 PM ET
•Mets RH Daisuke Matsuzaka (3-0, 2.81 ERA, WHIP: 1.247) - Matsuzaka went one inning in his last start after exiting with a stomach issue but came back to toss a scoreless frame in relief at St. Louis on Tuesday. He has made only four starts in his 21 appearances this season and the best one came against Milwaukee on June 10, when he permitted one run on three hits over six innings. He had a rocky relief outing at the Marlins on May 5, giving up three runs and not retiring a batter.

--KEY STAT: MATSUZAKA is 36-20 OVER (+15.3 Units) against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was MATSUZAKA 5.3, OPPONENT 5.5.

•Marlins RH Henderson Alvarez (3-3, 2.56 ERA, WHIP: 1.284) - Henderson gave the Marlins a scare when he strained his left hip at the Chicago Cubs on June 8, but he bounced back to hold Pittsburgh to two runs over seven innings last time out. Alvarez, who has inherited the role of ace following Jose Fernandez's injury, is 1-0 in his last five starts despite giving up three runs in that span. His last outing against the Mets was a game: a six-hit shutout at home on May 6.

--KEY STAT: ALVAREZ is 6-0 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in home games versus teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game this season. (Team's Record)
The average score was ALVAREZ 3.8, OPPONENT 1.5.

--ALVAREZ is 11-2 against the run line (+10.2 Units) versus teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game this season. (Team's Record)
The average score was ALVAREZ 4.0, OPPONENT 3.1.

--ALVAREZ is 11-2 against the run line (+10.2 Units) when the total is 7 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
The average score was ALVAREZ 4.1, OPPONENT 3.3.

#957 PHILADELPHIA @ #958 ST LOUIS - 8:15 PM ET
•Phillies RH A.J. Burnett (4-6, 4.17 ERA, WHIP: 1.400) - Burnett suffered his fifth setback in seven decisions despite allowing three runs in eight innings against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The 37-year-old did not permit a walk in that outing, but has issued 43 free passes in 95 innings this season. Burnett was blitzed in his last encounter versus St. Louis, yielding seven runs on six hits in two innings to fall to 8-6 in his career versus the Cardinals.

--KEY STAT: BURNETT is 18-42 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in road games versus an National League team with an on base percentage .325 or worse since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was BURNETT 3.5, OPPONENT 4.5.

--BURNETT is 11-35 (-25.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7.5 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was BURNETT 3.1, OPPONENT 5.2.

--BURNETT is 54-84 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was BURNETT 4.1, OPPONENT 4.7.

--BURNETT is 51-87 against the run line (-42.6 Units) versus teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was BURNETT 4.2, OPPONENT 4.5.

--BURNETT is 26-40 against the run line (-27.0 Units) in road games versus poor baserunning teams - averaging 0.5 or less SB's/game since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was BURNETT 4.2, OPPONENT 4.9.

--BURNETT is 10-2 OVER (+8.2 Units) in road games versus poor baserunning teams - averaging 0.5 or less SB's/game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was BURNETT 4.3, OPPONENT 6.8.

--BURNETT is 11-1 UNDER (+10.0 Units) in road games after a game where he did not walk a batter since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was BURNETT 2.1, OPPONENT 4.0.

•Cardinals LH Jaime Garcia (3-0, 3.72 ERA, WHIP: 0.957) - Garcia recorded his second strong seven-inning outing to pick up the victory against Washington on Sunday. After scattering three hits en route to a shutout versus Toronto on June 8, the 27-year-old allowed one run on five hits and struck out six against the Nationals. Garcia permitted eight runs on nine hits in three innings in his last outing versus the Phillies, falling to 2-3 in his career against Philadelphia.

#959 MILWAUKEE @ #960 COLORADO - 8:40 PM ET
•Brewers RH Marco Estrada (5-4, 4.82 ERA, WHIP: 1.238) - Estrada lost his second straight start after allowing five runs and eight hits in five innings of a 13-4 loss to Cincinnati on Sunday. "I think I just tried way too hard and that's what happens," the 30-year-old Mexican told reporters. "....Mentally, I'm strong right now - stronger than I have been. I dealt with some stuff but I'm feeling better now mentally and physically." Estrada, who has a 1.24 WHIP, has yielded at least one home run in all but one of his 13 starts this season.

--KEY STAT: ESTRADA is 22-7 OVER (+14.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was ESTRADA 5.2, OPPONENT 5.2.

•Rockies RH Christian Bergman (0-1, 3.75 ERA, WHIP: 1.250) - Bergman allowed three runs and eight hits in six innings of Colorado's 5-4 victory at San Francisco on Saturday. “He’s been impressive,” Rockies manager Walt Weiss told the Glendale (Calif.) News-Press about the 26-year-old California native. “He’s got a lot of composure for a young kid. The way that he handles himself is way beyond his experience level.” Bergman, who lost to Atlanta 3-1 on June 9, faces his third consecutive first-place team at the time of his start.

#961 SAN FRANCISCO @ #962 ARIZONA - 9:40 PM ET
•Giants RH Tim Lincecum (5-4, 4.81 ERA, WHIP: 1.474) - Lincecum has allowed three runs or fewer in six of his last seven starts, but he has not gone past six innings in six straight turns and is coming off a no-decision, permitting two runs in six innings versus Colorado. He's had a pair of clunkers in his last two road starts, giving up 12 runs in 8 1/3 innings combined. Lincecum has no answers for Arizona's Paul Goldschmidt, who is 13-for-24 with seven homers and 17 RBIs against him.

--KEY STAT: LINCECUM is 5-16 (-13.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was LINCECUM 2.7, OPPONENT 4.7.

--LINCECUM is 17-6 OVER (+10.8 Units) in road games versus National League teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game on the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was LINCECUM 5.8, OPPONENT 5.2.

--LINCECUM is 23-11 OVER (+12.4 Units) versus an National League team with an on base percentage .315 or worse over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was LINCECUM 4.5, OPPONENT 4.6.

--LINCECUM is 20-6 OVER (+14.0 Units) as an underdog of +100 to +150 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was LINCECUM 4.6, OPPONENT 4.9.

--LINCECUM is 32-12 OVER (+20.2 Units) when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was LINCECUM 4.3, OPPONENT 5.1.

--LINCECUM is 21-4 OVER (+17.1 Units) on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was LINCECUM 5.0, OPPONENT 5.5.

•Diamondbacks RH Josh Collmenter (4-4, 4.05 ERA, WHIP: 1.213) - Collmenter has hit a rut following a three-start winning streak, losing back-to-back outings and surrendering 14 runs (13 earned) and 24 hits over 18 innings in his last three turns. The 28-year-old Michigan native was roughed up for a season-high six runs in a 6-4 loss at the Los Angeles Dodgers last time out. Collmenter made three relief appearances against the Giants earlier this season, giving up one run and four hits over seven innings.

--KEY STAT: COLLMENTER is 12-3 OVER (+9.1 Units) in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was COLLMENTER 5.9, OPPONENT 5.1.

#963 LA DODGERS @ #964 SAN DIEGO - 10:10 PM ET
•Dodgers RH Dan Haren (7-4, 3.54 ERA, WHIP: 1.251) - Haren turned in his best outing in his season debut at San Diego on April 2, permitting only an unearned run on four hits over six innings to improve to 6-4 lifetime versus the Padres. Haren will be seeking to win his third consecutive start but needs to do a better job of keeping the ball in the park. The 33-year-old has surrendered at least one home run (10) totals in his past seven outings.

--KEY STAT: HAREN is 4-14 (-15.3 Units) against the money line versus teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was HAREN 3.1, OPPONENT 5.5.

--HAREN is 5-15 (-15.0 Units) against the money line versus teams outscored by opponent by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was HAREN 3.4, OPPONENT 5.2.

--HAREN is 3-12 (-12.1 Units) against the money line after a game where he did not walk a batter over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was HAREN 2.8, OPPONENT 5.8.

--HAREN is 9-22 against the run line (-15.3 Units) versus teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was HAREN 3.3, OPPONENT 5.3.

--HAREN is 3-12 against the run line (-11.4 Units) after a game where he did not walk a batter over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was HAREN 2.8, OPPONENT 5.8.

--HAREN is 19-6 OVER (+12.7 Units) in road games in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was HAREN 5.3, OPPONENT 4.9.

•Padres RH Ian Kennedy (5-8, 3.72 ERA, WHIP: 1.174) - There was a school of thought that former 21-game winner Kennedy would thrive in spacious Petco Park, but he lost his first five decisions at home this season, including a 3-2 defeat to the Dodgers on April 1. Kennedy started to turn things around by winning his last two at home but is coming off back-to-back losses at Philadelphia and New York, allowing eight runs in 12 1/3 innings. He is 5-5 in 12 career starts versus Los Angeles.

--KEY STAT: KENNEDY is 4-13 (-9.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KENNEDY 3.5, OPPONENT 4.1.

--KENNEDY is 7-17 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KENNEDY 4.1, OPPONENT 4.6.

--KENNEDY is 8-20 against the run line (-14.7 Units) versus National League teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KENNEDY 3.5, OPPONENT 4.4.

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STATSYSTEMS SPORTS AL PITCHING REPORT
FRIDAY, JUNE 20TH 2014
INFORMATION WORTH BETTING ON EACH DAY
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#965 BALTIMORE @ #966 NY YANKEES - 7:05 PM ET
•Orioles RH Ubaldo Jimenez (2-8, 4.86 ERA, WHIP: 1.513) - Jimenez saw his winless stretch reach seven outings despite allowing just two runs on three hits in six innings to suffer the hard-luck loss versus Toronto last Friday. The 30-year-old Dominican received an extra two days off following the strong performance, a tactic manager Buck Showalter has used in the past. Jimenez has walked five batters in each of his last two outings and issued as many free passes April 7, when he permitted four runs on eight hits in 4 2/3 innings in a 4-2 setback to New York.

--KEY STAT: JIMENEZ is 14-5 (+10.2 Units) against the money line versus teams whose hitters draw 3 walks or less/game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was JIMENEZ 4.7, OPPONENT 3.7.

--JIMENEZ is 38-20 UNDER (+15.1 Units) in road games in the first half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was JIMENEZ 3.7, OPPONENT 3.8.

•Yankees RH Hiroki Kuroda (4-5, 4,32 ERA, WHIP: 1.248) - Kuroda suffered his second straight loss after yielding four runs on five hits in 4 2/3 innings against Oakland on Saturday. The 39-year-old looks to get back on track and record his second win of the season versus Baltimore. Kuroda allowed two runs on eight hits in 6 1/3 innings in the Yankees' win April 7.

--KEY STAT: KURODA is 11-21 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KURODA 3.0, OPPONENT 4.5.

--KURODA is 17-3 UNDER (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KURODA 2.6, OPPONENT 3.6.

--KURODA is 12-2 UNDER (+9.8 Units) versus teams whose hitters draw 3 walks or less/game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KURODA 3.4, OPPONENT 2.6.

--KURODA is 37-17 UNDER (+17.4 Units) versus an American League team with an on base percentage .330 or worse over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KURODA 3.8, OPPONENT 3.6.

--KURODA is 13-2 UNDER (+10.7 Units) in June games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KURODA 3.2, OPPONENT 3.0.

#967 DETROIT @ #968 CLEVELAND - 7:05 PM ET
•Tigers RH Rick Porcello (8-4, 4.03 ERA, WHIP: 1.246) - Porcello is winless in his last three starts after emerging victorious in eight of his first 10 decisions. He lost back-to-back outings before taking a no-decision against Minnesota in his last turn when he allowed three runs and five hits in seven innings. Porcello is 8-3 with a 3.59 ERA in 19 career outings against Cleveland.

--KEY STAT: PORCELLO is 21-6 (+13.7 Units) against the money line versus an American League team with a team batting average of .260 or worse over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was PORCELLO 5.4, OPPONENT 3.7.

--PORCELLO is 12-2 against the run line (+10.3 Units) in road games versus an American League team with they batting average of .265 or worse over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was PORCELLO 5.8, OPPONENT 2.6.

•Indians RH Corey Kluber (6-4, 3.35 ERA, WHIP: 1.262) - Kluber also has gone three starts without winning as his drought follows a four-game victorious streak. He took a no-decision in his last outing against Boston when he gave up two runs and five hits in 5 1/3 innings. Kluber wasn't involved in the decision when he allowed three runs and eight hits in seven innings versus Detroit on May 19 and is 1-3 with a 5.24 ERA in eight career appearances (seven starts) against the Tigers.

--KEY STAT: KLUBER is 16-3 (+14.3 Units) against the money line versus teams whose hitters draw 3 walks or less/game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KLUBER 6.6, OPPONENT 3.7.

--KLUBER is 16-5 (+12.2 Units) against the money line versus teams who strand 6.9 or less runners on base per game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KLUBER 6.5, OPPONENT 4.2.

--KLUBER is 13-5 OVER (+8.3 Units) versus teams whose hitters draw 3 walks or less/game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KLUBER 6.6, OPPONENT 3.7.

--KLUBER is 15-5 OVER (+10.2 Units) versus teams who strand 6.9 or less runners on base per game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KLUBER 6.5, OPPONENT 4.2.

--KLUBER is 18-8 OVER (+10.1 Units) versus an American League team with an on base percentage .330 or worse over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KLUBER 6.1, OPPONENT 4.3.

--KLUBER is 18-6 OVER (+12.0 Units) in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KLUBER 6.3, OPPONENT 4.9.

#969 HOUSTON @ #970 TAMPA BAY - 7:10 PM ET
•Astros RH Jarred Cosart (6-5, 4.16 ERA, WHIP: 1.362) - Cosart won both lifetime starts against the Rays, throwing eight shutout innings in his major-league debut last year and allowing three runs over seven frames Saturday. The 24-year-old Texan yielded three or fewer runs in his last 10 outings, but has struggled with control (34 walks in 80 innings). Longoria is 2-for-7 with a homer versus Cosart, who has won five of his last seven starts.

•Rays LH David Price (5-6, 3.93 ERA, WHIP: 1.115) - Price snapped a five-start winless streak his last time out against the Astros, giving up three runs over eight innings Sunday. The Vanderbilt product boasts 121 strikeouts and 10 walks in 107 2/3 innings, but opponents have blasted 15 homers against him – one short of his total for 2013. Dexter Fowler is 4-for-8 with a homer versus Price, who is 3-1 overall against Houston with a 3.10 ERA.

--KEY STAT: PRICE is 8-20 against the run line (-13.0 Units) versus an American League team with an on base percentage .330 or worse over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was PRICE 4.0, OPPONENT 4.4.

--PRICE is 2-16 against the run line (-14.2 Units) when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was PRICE 3.1, OPPONENT 4.6.

--PRICE is 8-24 against the run line (-16.4 Units) in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was PRICE 4.0, OPPONENT 4.2.

--PRICE is 31-11 UNDER (+18.3 Units) in home games versus teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was PRICE 3.4, OPPONENT 3.3.

#971 SEATTLE @ #972 KANSAS CITY - 8:10 PM ET
•Mariners RH Hisashi Iwakuma (5-3, 2.59 ERA, WHIP: 0.939) - Despite dealing with the stiff neck, Iwakuma turned in a stellar performance last time out by limiting Texas to one run on six hits over eight innings. It marked the fourth time in nine starts that Iwakuma has pitched eight innings and he has gone at least six innings in each of his outings. He has pitched better away from home, winning all three road starts while pitching to a 2.49 ERA and 0.92 WHIP.

--KEY STAT: IWAKUMA is 17-2 against the run line (+13.7 Units) as an underdog when the run line price is -190 to +165 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was IWAKUMA 4.2, OPPONENT 2.7.

--IWAKUMA is 10-1 against the run line (+9.7 Units) in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was IWAKUMA 4.9, OPPONENT 2.1.

•Royals RH James Shields (8-3, 3.50 ERA, WHIP: 1.290) - Shields labored through six innings at the Chicago White Sox last time out, giving up three runs on 10 hits to win his second straight start. The two wins followed a stretch of three straight no-decisions in which Shields was tagged for 17 runs in 18 1/3 innings but saw his teammates pile up 23 runs. Shields, who has won his last three home starts, is 4-4 with a 3.83 ERA in 13 career outings against Seattle,

--KEY STAT: SHIELDS is 12-3 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 54%) over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was SHIELDS 5.9, OPPONENT 4.0.

--SHIELDS is 13-3 (+10.2 Units) against the money line versus teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was SHIELDS 5.8, OPPONENT 3.2.

--SHIELDS is 38-15 (+17.9 Units) against the money line versus an American League team with an on base percentage .330 or worse over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was SHIELDS 4.9, OPPONENT 3.1.

--SHIELDS is 25-10 (+12.3 Units) against the money line versus teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was SHIELDS 5.1, OPPONENT 3.4.

--SHIELDS is 9-0 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was SHIELDS 5.0, OPPONENT 2.9.

--SHIELDS is 8-28 against the run line (-19.1 Units) in home games versus an American League team with they batting average of .255 or worse since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was SHIELDS 4.1, OPPONENT 3.8.

--SHIELDS is 14-37 against the run line (-20.0 Units) in home games versus an American League team with a team batting average of .260 or worse since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was SHIELDS 4.3, OPPONENT 3.9.

--SHIELDS is 11-2 OVER (+9.2 Units) versus poor power teams - averaging 0.9 or less HR's/game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was SHIELDS 5.5, OPPONENT 4.5.

#973 CHI WHITE SOX @ #974 MINNESOTA - 8:10 PM ET
•White Sox RH Hector Noesi (2-5, 5.37 ERA, WHIP: 1.480) - Noesi suffered his first loss in nearly a month Saturday, when he was reached for five runs – two earned – on eight hits in 3 2/3 innings against Kansas City. That marked the second straight outing in which the Dominican Republic native failed to complete six innings. Noesi has made three career appearances – one start – against Minnesota, allowing a total of four runs and 12 hits in 10 1/3 innings.

--KEY STAT: NOESI is 6-0 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was NOESI 4.5, OPPONENT 2.7.

•Twins RH Ricky Nolasco (4-5, 5.66 ERA, WHIP: 1.565) - Nolasco failed to make it through six frames in either of his last two turns as well and was knocked around for three runs and nine hits in 5 1/3 innings against Detroit on Sunday. The veteran has surrendered 108 hits in 84 1/3 total innings during his first trip through the American League. Nolasco got the nod on opening day at Chicago and was reached for five runs on 10 hits in six innings to suffer the loss.

#975 BOSTON @ #976 OAKLAND - 10:05 PM ET
•Red Sox LH Felix Doubront (2-4, 5.12 ERA, WHIP: 1.555) - Doubront will be activated from the 15-day disabled list to take the rotation spot of Brandon Workman, who had his six-game suspension upheld by Major League Baseball earlier in the week. Doubront put together a string of solid starts before getting knocked around for five runs on five hits – two home runs – in four innings against the Toronto Blue Jays and subsequently complaining of shoulder soreness. The Venezuela native is 1-2 with an 8.56 ERA in three career starts against Oakland.

•Athletics LH Brad Mills (NA) - Mills gets the nod to make his Athletics debut after the team claimed him for one dollar from the Milwaukee organization thanks to a clause in his contract that made him available if he was not on the major-league roster by June 15. Mills owns a 7.56 ERA in 15 major-league appearances – 10 starts – and gets the nod for Oakland after Drew Pomeranz broke his hand punching a chair. Mills went 4-2 with a 1.56 ERA for Triple-A Nashville in the Brewers organization.

#977 TEXAS @ #978 LA ANGELS - 10:05 PM
•Rangers LH Joe Saunders (0-2, 3.46 ERA, WHIP: 1.769) - Saunders is winless in five starts despite giving up more than two runs just once. He received a no-decision in his last outing when he gave up two runs and eight hits in six innings against Seattle. Saunders is 1-3 with a 2.89 ERA in four career starts against Los Angeles, the team with which he compiled a 54-32 record from 2005-10.

--KEY STAT: SAUNDERS is 31-18 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games versus an American League team with an on base percentage .330 or worse since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was SAUNDERS 4.5, OPPONENT 4.0.

--SAUNDERS is 36-16 against the run line (+20.2 Units) after 2 or more consecutive losses since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was SAUNDERS 4.9, OPPONENT 4.4.

•Angels RH Garrett Richards (6-2, 2.87 ERA, WHIP: 1.106) - Richards has been sensational in his last three outings by allowing one runs and 12 hits over 21 innings. He gave up four hits in each of the starts and struck out 23 against three walks. Richards is 3-1 with a 4.58 ERA in 11 career appearances (seven starts) versus the Rangers.

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#979 TORONTO @ #980 CINCINNATI - 7:10 PM ET
•Blue Jays RH Liam Hendriks (1-0, 2.31 ERA, WHIP: ) - With veteran right-hander R.A. Dickey nursing a groin injury, Toronto is expected to promote Hendriks from Triple-A Buffalo prior to the game. The 25-year-old Australian pitched well in his two starts for the Blue Jays last month, permitting three runs on six hits in 11 2/3 innings. Hendriks owns a career mark of 3-13 with a 5.80 ERA in four seasons with Minnesota and Toronto.

•Reds RH Mat Latos (0-0, 0.00) - Latos showed no ill effects of any injury stemming from his elbow, calf or knee when he made his season debut on Saturday. The 26-year-old scattered two hits and struck out four in six scoreless innings, but settled for a no-decision against Milwaukee. Latos won his lone career start versus Toronto after permitting two runs on four hits and striking out seven in 6 2/3 innings.

--KEY STAT: LATOS is 21-5 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when working on 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was LATOS 5.5, OPPONENT 3.4.

--LATOS is 27-12 UNDER (+13.1 Units) in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was LATOS 3.3, OPPONENT 2.8.

--LATOS is 11-2 against the run line (+10.9 Units) when working on 5 or 6 days rest over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was LATOS 6.2, OPPONENT 3.8.

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MLB


Friday, June 20


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4:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CHI CUBS
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh


7:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
Baltimore is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home


7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games


7:05 PM
DETROIT vs. CLEVELAND
Detroit is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games at home


7:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Tampa Bay's last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing Houston


7:10 PM
NY METS vs. MIAMI
NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets


7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games at home


8:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
Minnesota is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games at home


8:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. KANSAS CITY
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 7 games
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games at home


8:15 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games at home
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia


8:40 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. COLORADO
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee


9:40 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ARIZONA
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing San Francisco
Arizona is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing San Francisco


10:05 PM
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games on the road
LA Angels are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games
LA Angels are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing Texas


10:05 PM
BOSTON vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Boston is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Boston


10:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
San Diego is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games

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Re: In The Dugout for Friday. 6/20

MLB Weekend Betting Cheat Sheet
By Covers.com

Under Struck

Under bettors were handsomely rewarded Thursday with the most emphatic result of the season, as teams combined to go 1-11 O/U. Only one team scored more than five runs - the New York Yankees (-102, O 9), who fended off Toronto 6-4 in the lone over result of the day.

Minor Issue

Atlanta Braves lefthander Mike Minor enters Friday's game against Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals at +157 - his longest odds since June 18, 2012. Minor is 0-3 against the moneyline in three career starts as an underdog of +150 or greater.

McCarthy Era a Bad One

Arizona starter Brandon McCarthy will look to reverse a horrible trend Saturday as he and the Diamondbacks welcome the San Francisco Giants. McCarthy enters the weekend ranked last in the majors in value ($-1,252), with Arizona going a woeful 2-13 in his starts so far this season.

Tanaka Means Quality

New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka has an impressive streak going as he prepares to face the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Tanaka has opened his career with 14 consecutive quality starts, racking up five double-digit strikeout efforts over that span.

Pitching Notes

Kansas City ace James Shields hopes his teammates will continue providing plenty of run support Friday against visiting Seattle (+108, 7). Kansas City has scored six or more runs in eight of his last 11 starts, guiding him to a 10-1 mark against the moneyline and a 9-2 O/U record over that span.

Chicago White Sox righty Andre Rienzo was once the highest-value starter in baseball, but will be looking to halt a personal four-game losing skid Saturday against host Minnesota. Rienzo has been an underdog in all 10 of his starts to date, and is 6-4 against the moneyline in those games.

Detroit Tigers fireballer Max Scherzer will look to bounce back from his worst start of the season Sunday as he squares off against host Cleveland. Scherzer, who surrendered 10 runs over 4 1/3 innings last time out, is 8-4 with a 4.75 ERA in 16 career starts versus the Indians.

Hitting Notes

Cleveland outfielder Nick Swisher hit a game-winning grand slam Thursday, halting a 2-for-24 slump during which he struck out 10 times. The Indians are 4-1 SU and 3-2 O/U in games in which Swisher goes deep entering Friday's tilt with the Tigers (+115, 8.5).

Don't expect a home run barrage with St. Louis ace Adam Wainwright on the mound against Philadelphia Saturday. Members of the Phillies roster have combined for zero home runs in 131 career at-bats against Wainwright, striking out 32 times in the process.

Sunday will feature a marquee pitcher-batter matchup as Texas ace Yu Darvish faces Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels. Trout has gotten the better of Darvish to date, batting .290 with four home runs in 31 career at-bats.

Totals Streak

San Diego Padres (0-5-1 O/U): Sound familiar? The Padres continue to confound oddsmakers, racking up six consecutive games in which they either scored or allowed one or fewer runs. San Diego is far and away the strongest Under bet in the league to date at 23-46-4 O/U.

Prop of the Day

Bettors may want to consider taking the Houston Astros to score first against Tampa Bay, a prop that pays -110. The Rays are the worst first-inning team in baseball, scoring just 22 times while batting a paltry .194.

Injury Notes

Atlanta Braves hurler Gavin Floyd suffered a fractured elbow Thursday night and is out indefinitely. Floyd was solid in nine starts in his first season with the Braves, going 2-2 with a 2.65 ERA in nine starts; the Braves were 5-4 SU and 3-6 O/U in those contests.

Boston Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz (knee) is expected to rejoin the major-league rotation sometime next week. Buchholz is 2-4 with a 7.03 ERA in 10 starts with the Red Sox, who are 4-6 SU and 6-3-1 O/U in those outings.

Seattle Mariners DH Corey Hart (hamstring) will start a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend. Hart has been out since mid-May, with the Mariners going 16-14 SU, 8-20-2 O/U and earning 290 units in his absence.

Weather Watch

Wind at Wrigley Field will blow in from center field at 8 mph for Friday afternoon's tilt between the host Cubs (+115) and Pittsburgh Pirates. Teams combined to score 7.7 runs with two homers in 10 games under similar conditions in 2013, down slightly from the stadium averages.

Fans at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday afternoon will be greeted by wind blowing out to left field at 8 mph. Only one Royals home game last season featured wind blowing out to left - and it resulted in a 1-0 Kansas City victory.

Busch Stadium is expected to see wind blowing out to center field at 6 mph for Sunday's game between host St. Louis and Philadelphia. The Cardinals went 7-2 SU while averaging 6.22 runs in nine games under similar conditions a season ago.

Umpire Note of the Day

Over is 16-5 in umpire Adrian Johnson's last 21 games calling balls and strikes. Johnson will be behind home plate for Friday's game between the Cardinals (-160, 7.5) and Phillies.