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WASHINGTON is 13-2 SU (10.8 Units) in road games against left-handed starters in the current season.
CINCINNATI is 8-0 Over (8 Units) in home games when playing on Tuesday in the current season.
MINNESOTA is 19-49 SU (-34.9 Units) after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 27-10 SU (16 Units) in home games after a game where the bullpen threw 6 or more innings in the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 8-0 SU (8 Units) in home games when playing with a day off in the current season.
BALTIMORE is 22-9 Over (12.1 Units) in home games when playing on Tuesday in the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-1 SU (10.9 Units) in road games after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the current season.
CLEVELAND is 16-3 Under (12.7 Units) in home games after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games in the current season.
KANSAS CITY is 67-93 SU (-35.3 Units) in road games against right-handed starters in the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 89-59 SU (24.1 Units) against left-handed starters in the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX is 73-49 Under (19.1 Units) after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games in the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 12-3 Under (8.7 Units) when playing on Tuesday in the current season.
LA DODGERS are 25-9 SU (15.1 Units) in August games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS are 79-53 Over (20.7 Units) as a favorite of -110 or higher in the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 7-1 SU (5.9 Units) against AL West opponents in the current season.
CINCINNATI is 8-0 Over (8 Units) in home games when playing on Tuesday in the current season.
MINNESOTA is 19-49 SU (-34.9 Units) after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 27-10 SU (16 Units) in home games after a game where the bullpen threw 6 or more innings in the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 8-0 SU (8 Units) in home games when playing with a day off in the current season.
BALTIMORE is 22-9 Over (12.1 Units) in home games when playing on Tuesday in the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-1 SU (10.9 Units) in road games after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the current season.
CLEVELAND is 16-3 Under (12.7 Units) in home games after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games in the current season.
KANSAS CITY is 67-93 SU (-35.3 Units) in road games against right-handed starters in the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 89-59 SU (24.1 Units) against left-handed starters in the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX is 73-49 Under (19.1 Units) after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games in the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 12-3 Under (8.7 Units) when playing on Tuesday in the current season.
LA DODGERS are 25-9 SU (15.1 Units) in August games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS are 79-53 Over (20.7 Units) as a favorite of -110 or higher in the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 7-1 SU (5.9 Units) against AL West opponents in the current season.
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Armadillo's Write-Up
Tuesday, August 8
National League
Washington (49-63) @ Philadelphia (61-51)
— Williams is 0-2, 6.08 in his last five starts.
— Nationals are 6-6 in his road starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 9-22
— record in first 5 innings: 7-13-2
— He is 1-1, 5.91 in two starts vs Philly this year.
— Gray is 1-1, 3.24 in his last three starts.
— Nationals are 5-8 in his road starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 3-22
— record in first 5 innings: 8-12-2
— He is 1-0, 3.65 in two starts vs Philly this year.
— Nationals are 6-2 in their last eight games.
— Washington is 27-29 on road.
— under 9-2 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 39-111
— record in first 5 innings: 42-57-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4.2-x
— Suarez is 1-1, 4.43 in his last four starts.
— Philly is 9-6 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 5-15
— record in first 5 innings: 8-7
— He is 6-1, 3.80 in 13 games (6 starts) vs Washington.
— Wheeler is 1-1, 1.83 in his last three starts.
— Philly is 8-2 in his last 10 starts.
— over 3-0 last three home starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-22
— record in first 5 innings: 11-8-3
— He is 1-0, 11.42 in two starts vs Washington TY.
— Phillies are 8-4 in their last 12 games.
— Phillies are 30-21 at home.
— over 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 32-112
— record in first 5 innings: 47-49-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-x
Miami (58-56) @ Cincinnati (60-55)
— Garrett is 0-1, 6.75 in his last four starts.
— Marlins are 12-3 in his last 15 starts.
— over 8-3 last 11 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 5-21
— record in first 5 innings: 7-6-8
— He is 0-2, 4.60 in three starts against the Reds.
— Miami is 2-8 in its last ten games.
— Marlins are 24-32 on road
— under 7-3 last ten games.
— scored run in first inning: 23-114
— record in first 5 innings: 47-45-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-2-3.1
— Weaver is 0-2, 8.04 in his last four starts.
— Reds are 9-3 in his last 12 starts.
— under 3-0 last three starts
— allowed run in first inning: 12-19
— record in first 5 innings: 5-9-5
— He is 1-2, 3.28 in four starts vs Miami
— Reds lost six of their last seven games.
— Cincinnati is 29-29 at home.
— under 5-0 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 39-114
— record in first 5 innings: 45-43-26
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3.1-6-2.1
Atlanta (70-40) @ Pittsburgh (51-61)
— Chirinos is 5-4, 4.42 in 17 games (6 starts)
— sometimes he starts, sometimes he’s been a bulk guy
— He is 1-0, 7.27 in two starts for Atlanta.
— He hasn’t pitched against Pittsburgh.
— Atlanta lost its last three games.
— Braves are 33-20 on road.
— over 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 43-110
— record in first 5 innings: 64-32-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3.2-5.1
— Keller is 0-4, 9.97 in his last four starts.
— Pirates are 1-8 in his last nine starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 9-23
— record in first 5 innings: 11-7-5
— He is 0-2, 10.03 in three starts vs Atlanta
— Pirates are 8-5 in their last 13 games.
— Pittsburgh is 27-28 at home.
— over 13-7 last 20 games
— scored run in first inning: 26-112
— record in first 5 innings: 43-53-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-2-5
Cubs (58-55) @ NY Mets (51-61)
— Taillon is 4-0, 2.12 in his last five starts.
— Cubs won his last five starts.
— under 3-1-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 8-19
— record in first 5 innings: 9-8-2
— He is 2-0, 2.25 in three starts vs New York.
— Cubs won 13 of last 17 games.
— Chicago is 26-27 on road.
— over 7-2 last nine games.
— scored run in first inning: 28-112
— record in first 5 innings: 50-47-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-3.1-3
— Carrasco is 0-3, 13.50 in his last four starts.
— Mets are 2-8 in his last ten starts.
— over 5-2-1 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 8-16
— record in first 5 innings: 7-8-1
— He is 2-1, 2.74 in four starts vs Chicago.
— Mets are 1-6 since the trade deadline.
— Mets are 27-23 at home.
— under 8-3 last 11 home games
— scored run in first inning: 22-110
— record in first 5 innings: 48-49-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-2-3
Colorado (44-68) @ Milwaukee (61-53)
— Freeland is 0-4, 5.56 in his last four starts.
— Colorado is 7-14 in his starts.
— under 7-3 last ten
— allowed run in first inning: 7-21
— record in first 5 innings: 6-12-3
— He is 4-2, 2.00 in six starts vs Milwaukee.
— Colorado is 5-9 in its last 14 games.
— Colorado is 19-38 on road.
— under 16-8 last 24 games
— scored run in first inning: 33-111
— record in first 5 innings: 41-57-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-3-4.1
— Miley is 3-0, 2.10 in his last six starts (30 IP).
— Brewers are 5-2 in his last seven starts.
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 2-14
— record in first 5 innings: 7-3-4
— He is 9-3, 4.26 in 17 starts vs Colorado.
— Brewers are 5-8 in last 13 games.
— Milwaukee is 0-7 in game after their last seven wins.
— Milwaukee is 32-26 at home.
— under 7-3 last ten home games
— scored run in first inning: 34-114
— record in first 5 innings: 47-51-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-2
Los Angeles (65-46) @ Arizona (57-56)
— Urias is 3-1, 4.18 in his last five starts.
— Dodgers are 10-6 in his starts.
— over 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 8-16
— record in first 5 innings: 7-7-2
— He is 8-1, 1.55 in 12 games (9 starts) vs Arizona.
— Dodgers won five of their last six games.
— Dodgers are 31-26 on road.
— over 6-0 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 47-111
— record in first 5 innings: 54-45-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-x
— Pfaadt is 0-3, 5.66 in his last four starts.
— Arizona is 4-5 in his starts.
— under 7-1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-9
— record in first 5 innings: 0-5-4
— He hasn’t pitched against the Dodgers.
— Arizona is 7-21 in its last 28 games.
— Arizona is 28-28 at home.
— under 9-2 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 38-112
— record in first 5 innings: 45-45-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-2-x
American League
Minnesota (60-54) @ Detroit (49-63)
— Gray is 1-0, 3.32 in his last three starts.
— Twins are 5-11 in his last 16 starts.
— under 4-2-1 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 3-22
— record in first 5 innings: 12-7-3
— He is 4-1, 2.64 in eight starts vs Detroit.
— Twins won six of their last seven games.
— Minnesota is 27-30 on the road.
— over 16-7 last 23 games
— scored run in first inning: 31-113
— record in first 5 innings: 47-49-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-2
— Rodriguez is 3-0, 3.97 in his last four starts.
— Detroit is 8-5 in his last 13 starts.
— over 5-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 3-16
— record in first 5 innings: 6-7-3
— He is 4-1, 3.38 in eight starts vs Minnesota.
— Detroit is 5-11 in its last 16 games.
— Tigers are 23-33 at home.
— over 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 27-112
— record in first 5 innings: 39-55-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3.1-6
Houston (64-49) @ Baltimore (70-42)
— Valdez is 2-1, 5.09 in his last three starts.
— Houston is 10-4 in his last 14 starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-21
— record in first 5 innings: 10-5-6
— He is 0-0, 3.68 in two starts vs Baltimore.
— Astros are 14-7 in their last 21 games.
— Houston is 33-24 on road.
— under 7-3 last ten road games
— scored run in first inning: 39-113
— record in first 5 innings: 53-40-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-5.2-x
— Rodriguez is 0-1, 3.57 in his last four starts.
— Orioles are 9-5 in his starts
— over 9-4 last 13
— allowed run in first inning: 4-14
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— record in first 5 innings: 5-4-5
— He hasn’t pitched against Houston.
— Orioles are 21-6 in last 27 games.
— Baltimore is 35-21 at home.
— under 10-6 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 27-111
— record in first 5 innings: 52-39-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-2-4.1
Kansas City (36-78) @ Boston (58-54)
— Singer is 2-0, 2.67 in his last four starts.
— Kansas City is 3-5 in his road starts.
— over 5-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 7-22
— record in first 5 innings: 9-10-3
— He threw 6 shutout IP in his one start vs Boston.
— Royals lost last three games, after a 7-0 streak.
— Royals are 15-42 on road.
— over 8-3 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 35-114
— record in first 5 innings: 34-63-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-1.1
— Crawford is 2-1, 2.18 in his last four starts.
— Boston is 6-7 in his starts.
— over 6-3 last nine starts
— allowed run in first inning: 3-13
— record in first 5 innings: 6-6-1
— He gave up 5 runs in 5 IP, in his one start vs Kansas City.
— Red Sox lost seven of their last nine games.
— Boston is 31-26 at home.
— over 4-3 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 35-111
— record in first 5 innings: 42-54-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-9-2.1
Toronto (64-50) @ Cleveland (54-59)
— Kikuchi is 2-0, 1.04 in his last three starts.
— Blue Jays are 6-2 in his last eight starts
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 6-22
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 12-7-3
— He is 0-1, 1.80 in three starts vs Cleveland.
— Toronto won five of its last six games.
— Blue Jays are 34-26 on road.
— under 23-7 last 30 games
— scored run in first inning: 26-114
— record in first 5 innings: 48-43-23
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-2-5
— Bibee is 5-0, 2.58 in his last eight starts.
— Guardians are 6-2 in his last eight starts
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 5-17
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 8-5-4
— He hasn’t pitched against Toronto.
— Guardians are 2-8 in their last ten games.
— Cleveland is 29-27 at home.
— under 10-4 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 32-113
— record in first 5 innings: 48-43-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-2
Bronx (58-55) @ White Sox (46-68)
— Schmidt is 5-0, 4.22 in his last six starts.
— New York won his last six starts.
— under 9-4 last 13 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 6-22
— record in first 5 innings: 8-9-5
— He is 0-1, 3.12 in two games (1 start) vs Chicago.
— New York is 5-8 in its last 13 games.
— Bronx is 23-27 on road.
— under 5-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 31-112
— record in first 5 innings: 49-42-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-6.1-1
— Toussaint is 1-4, 4.74 in his last five starts.
— White Sox are 1-4 in his starts for them.
— under 5-0 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4
— He is 0-1, 5.00 in two games (1 start) vs New York.
— Chicago is 10-20 in its last 30 games.
— White Sox are 24-29 at home
— under 8-2 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 29-114
— record in first 5 innings: 42-58-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-3-3.2
Texas (67-46) @ Oakland (32-81)
— Scherzer is 2-1, 3.12 in his last four starts.
— Rangers are 1-0 in his starts.
— over 6-4-1 last 11 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 8-20
— record in first 5 innings: 13-3-4
— He is 3-1, 4.29 in eight starts vs Oakland.
— Texas won its last seven games.
— Rangers are 27-26 on road.
— under 8-2 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 35-112
— record in first 5 innings: 67-33-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3.1-3
— Sears is 1-2, 4.60 in his last three starts.
— A’s are 2-7 in his last nine starts.
— over 4-0 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 8-22
— record in first 5 innings: 6-12-4
— He is 0-0, 5.56 in two starts vs Texas TY.
— A’s are 7-14 since All-Star break.
— Oakland is 17-40 at home.
— over 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 31-113
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 31-63-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5.2-3
Interleague games
St Louis (49-63) @ Tampa Bay (68-46)
— Mikolas is 0-2, 6.39 in his last three starts.
— Cardinals are 2-10 in his last 12 tarts.
— over 6-2 last eight starts
— allowed run in first inning: 8-24
— record in first 5 innings: 7-9-8
— He is 0-2, 7.71 in two starts vs Tampa Bay
— Cardinals are 3-7 in their last 10 games.
— Cardinals are 24-31 on road.
— under 7-2 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 37-112
— record in first 5 innings: 46-46-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5-x
— Eflin is 2-1, 2.65 in his last three starts.
— Rays are 15-6 in his starts.
— under 8-4 last 12 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 5-21
— record in first 5 innings: 12-8-1
— He is 1-1, 4.42 in three starts vs St Louis.
— Tampa Bay is 6-3 in its last nine games.
— Rays are 37-19 at home.
— under 6-3-1 last 10 home games
— scored run in first inning: 40-114
— record in first 5 innings: 62-40-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-6-x
San Francisco (60-51) @ LA Angels (56-58)
— bullpen game
— Giants are 8-4 in their last dozen games.
— San Francisco is 29-27 on road.
— under 14-5 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 30-110
— record in first 5 innings: 47-45-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-3.2-3.1
— Giolito is 0-2, 12.00 in two starts for the Angels.
— Angels are 0-2 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 9-23
— record in first 5 innings: 7-13-3
— He is 1-1, 3.18 in two starts vs San Francisco.
— Angels are 2-9 in their last 11 games.
— Angels are 29-28 at home.
— under 9-4 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 32-114
— record in first 5 innings: 47-46-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-2.1
San Diego (55-58) @ Seattle (60-52)
— bullpen game
— Padres are 1-3 in their last four games.
— San Diego is 0-10 in extra innings.
— San Diego is 25-30 on road.
— over 5-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 37-113
— record in first 5 innings: 53-48-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-6-5.2
— Gilbert is 4-0, 3.05 in his last six starts.
— Seattle is 10-4 in his last 14 starts.
— over 3-1 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 10-22
— record in first 5 innings: 12-8-2
— He starts vs San Diego
— Seattle won 14 of last 17 games.
— Mariners are 31-26 at home.
— under 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 34-112
— record in first 5 innings: 48-45-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-4-x
Umpires
Mia-Cin— Underdogs are 5-3 in last eight Drake games
Atl-Pitt— Underdogs are 5-2 in last seven Riggs games
Chi-NY— Favorites won last four Barrett games.
Colo-Mil— Under is 10-2-1 in last 13 Dreckman games.
Minn-Det— Under is 6-1 in last seven Ceja games.
KC-Bos— Favorites won five of last six Carapazza games
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Tor-Clev— Over is 10-5 in last fifteen Ramos games.
NYY-CWS— Over is 13-6 in Estabrook games.
Tex-A’s— Under is 5-3-1 in last nine Iassogna games
SF-LAA— Favorites are 8-2 in last ten Blaser games
Armadillo's Write-Up
Tuesday, August 8
National League
Washington (49-63) @ Philadelphia (61-51)
— Williams is 0-2, 6.08 in his last five starts.
— Nationals are 6-6 in his road starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 9-22
— record in first 5 innings: 7-13-2
— He is 1-1, 5.91 in two starts vs Philly this year.
— Gray is 1-1, 3.24 in his last three starts.
— Nationals are 5-8 in his road starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 3-22
— record in first 5 innings: 8-12-2
— He is 1-0, 3.65 in two starts vs Philly this year.
— Nationals are 6-2 in their last eight games.
— Washington is 27-29 on road.
— under 9-2 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 39-111
— record in first 5 innings: 42-57-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4.2-x
— Suarez is 1-1, 4.43 in his last four starts.
— Philly is 9-6 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 5-15
— record in first 5 innings: 8-7
— He is 6-1, 3.80 in 13 games (6 starts) vs Washington.
— Wheeler is 1-1, 1.83 in his last three starts.
— Philly is 8-2 in his last 10 starts.
— over 3-0 last three home starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-22
— record in first 5 innings: 11-8-3
— He is 1-0, 11.42 in two starts vs Washington TY.
— Phillies are 8-4 in their last 12 games.
— Phillies are 30-21 at home.
— over 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 32-112
— record in first 5 innings: 47-49-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-x
Miami (58-56) @ Cincinnati (60-55)
— Garrett is 0-1, 6.75 in his last four starts.
— Marlins are 12-3 in his last 15 starts.
— over 8-3 last 11 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 5-21
— record in first 5 innings: 7-6-8
— He is 0-2, 4.60 in three starts against the Reds.
— Miami is 2-8 in its last ten games.
— Marlins are 24-32 on road
— under 7-3 last ten games.
— scored run in first inning: 23-114
— record in first 5 innings: 47-45-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-2-3.1
— Weaver is 0-2, 8.04 in his last four starts.
— Reds are 9-3 in his last 12 starts.
— under 3-0 last three starts
— allowed run in first inning: 12-19
— record in first 5 innings: 5-9-5
— He is 1-2, 3.28 in four starts vs Miami
— Reds lost six of their last seven games.
— Cincinnati is 29-29 at home.
— under 5-0 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 39-114
— record in first 5 innings: 45-43-26
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3.1-6-2.1
Atlanta (70-40) @ Pittsburgh (51-61)
— Chirinos is 5-4, 4.42 in 17 games (6 starts)
— sometimes he starts, sometimes he’s been a bulk guy
— He is 1-0, 7.27 in two starts for Atlanta.
— He hasn’t pitched against Pittsburgh.
— Atlanta lost its last three games.
— Braves are 33-20 on road.
— over 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 43-110
— record in first 5 innings: 64-32-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3.2-5.1
— Keller is 0-4, 9.97 in his last four starts.
— Pirates are 1-8 in his last nine starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 9-23
— record in first 5 innings: 11-7-5
— He is 0-2, 10.03 in three starts vs Atlanta
— Pirates are 8-5 in their last 13 games.
— Pittsburgh is 27-28 at home.
— over 13-7 last 20 games
— scored run in first inning: 26-112
— record in first 5 innings: 43-53-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-2-5
Cubs (58-55) @ NY Mets (51-61)
— Taillon is 4-0, 2.12 in his last five starts.
— Cubs won his last five starts.
— under 3-1-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 8-19
— record in first 5 innings: 9-8-2
— He is 2-0, 2.25 in three starts vs New York.
— Cubs won 13 of last 17 games.
— Chicago is 26-27 on road.
— over 7-2 last nine games.
— scored run in first inning: 28-112
— record in first 5 innings: 50-47-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-3.1-3
— Carrasco is 0-3, 13.50 in his last four starts.
— Mets are 2-8 in his last ten starts.
— over 5-2-1 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 8-16
— record in first 5 innings: 7-8-1
— He is 2-1, 2.74 in four starts vs Chicago.
— Mets are 1-6 since the trade deadline.
— Mets are 27-23 at home.
— under 8-3 last 11 home games
— scored run in first inning: 22-110
— record in first 5 innings: 48-49-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-2-3
Colorado (44-68) @ Milwaukee (61-53)
— Freeland is 0-4, 5.56 in his last four starts.
— Colorado is 7-14 in his starts.
— under 7-3 last ten
— allowed run in first inning: 7-21
— record in first 5 innings: 6-12-3
— He is 4-2, 2.00 in six starts vs Milwaukee.
— Colorado is 5-9 in its last 14 games.
— Colorado is 19-38 on road.
— under 16-8 last 24 games
— scored run in first inning: 33-111
— record in first 5 innings: 41-57-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-3-4.1
— Miley is 3-0, 2.10 in his last six starts (30 IP).
— Brewers are 5-2 in his last seven starts.
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 2-14
— record in first 5 innings: 7-3-4
— He is 9-3, 4.26 in 17 starts vs Colorado.
— Brewers are 5-8 in last 13 games.
— Milwaukee is 0-7 in game after their last seven wins.
— Milwaukee is 32-26 at home.
— under 7-3 last ten home games
— scored run in first inning: 34-114
— record in first 5 innings: 47-51-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-2
Los Angeles (65-46) @ Arizona (57-56)
— Urias is 3-1, 4.18 in his last five starts.
— Dodgers are 10-6 in his starts.
— over 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 8-16
— record in first 5 innings: 7-7-2
— He is 8-1, 1.55 in 12 games (9 starts) vs Arizona.
— Dodgers won five of their last six games.
— Dodgers are 31-26 on road.
— over 6-0 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 47-111
— record in first 5 innings: 54-45-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-x
— Pfaadt is 0-3, 5.66 in his last four starts.
— Arizona is 4-5 in his starts.
— under 7-1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-9
— record in first 5 innings: 0-5-4
— He hasn’t pitched against the Dodgers.
— Arizona is 7-21 in its last 28 games.
— Arizona is 28-28 at home.
— under 9-2 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 38-112
— record in first 5 innings: 45-45-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-2-x
American League
Minnesota (60-54) @ Detroit (49-63)
— Gray is 1-0, 3.32 in his last three starts.
— Twins are 5-11 in his last 16 starts.
— under 4-2-1 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 3-22
— record in first 5 innings: 12-7-3
— He is 4-1, 2.64 in eight starts vs Detroit.
— Twins won six of their last seven games.
— Minnesota is 27-30 on the road.
— over 16-7 last 23 games
— scored run in first inning: 31-113
— record in first 5 innings: 47-49-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-2
— Rodriguez is 3-0, 3.97 in his last four starts.
— Detroit is 8-5 in his last 13 starts.
— over 5-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 3-16
— record in first 5 innings: 6-7-3
— He is 4-1, 3.38 in eight starts vs Minnesota.
— Detroit is 5-11 in its last 16 games.
— Tigers are 23-33 at home.
— over 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 27-112
— record in first 5 innings: 39-55-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3.1-6
Houston (64-49) @ Baltimore (70-42)
— Valdez is 2-1, 5.09 in his last three starts.
— Houston is 10-4 in his last 14 starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-21
— record in first 5 innings: 10-5-6
— He is 0-0, 3.68 in two starts vs Baltimore.
— Astros are 14-7 in their last 21 games.
— Houston is 33-24 on road.
— under 7-3 last ten road games
— scored run in first inning: 39-113
— record in first 5 innings: 53-40-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-5.2-x
— Rodriguez is 0-1, 3.57 in his last four starts.
— Orioles are 9-5 in his starts
— over 9-4 last 13
— allowed run in first inning: 4-14
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 5-4-5
— He hasn’t pitched against Houston.
— Orioles are 21-6 in last 27 games.
— Baltimore is 35-21 at home.
— under 10-6 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 27-111
— record in first 5 innings: 52-39-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-2-4.1
Kansas City (36-78) @ Boston (58-54)
— Singer is 2-0, 2.67 in his last four starts.
— Kansas City is 3-5 in his road starts.
— over 5-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 7-22
— record in first 5 innings: 9-10-3
— He threw 6 shutout IP in his one start vs Boston.
— Royals lost last three games, after a 7-0 streak.
— Royals are 15-42 on road.
— over 8-3 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 35-114
— record in first 5 innings: 34-63-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-1.1
— Crawford is 2-1, 2.18 in his last four starts.
— Boston is 6-7 in his starts.
— over 6-3 last nine starts
— allowed run in first inning: 3-13
— record in first 5 innings: 6-6-1
— He gave up 5 runs in 5 IP, in his one start vs Kansas City.
— Red Sox lost seven of their last nine games.
— Boston is 31-26 at home.
— over 4-3 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 35-111
— record in first 5 innings: 42-54-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-9-2.1
Toronto (64-50) @ Cleveland (54-59)
— Kikuchi is 2-0, 1.04 in his last three starts.
— Blue Jays are 6-2 in his last eight starts
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 6-22
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 12-7-3
— He is 0-1, 1.80 in three starts vs Cleveland.
— Toronto won five of its last six games.
— Blue Jays are 34-26 on road.
— under 23-7 last 30 games
— scored run in first inning: 26-114
— record in first 5 innings: 48-43-23
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-2-5
— Bibee is 5-0, 2.58 in his last eight starts.
— Guardians are 6-2 in his last eight starts
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 5-17
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 8-5-4
— He hasn’t pitched against Toronto.
— Guardians are 2-8 in their last ten games.
— Cleveland is 29-27 at home.
— under 10-4 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 32-113
— record in first 5 innings: 48-43-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-2
Bronx (58-55) @ White Sox (46-68)
— Schmidt is 5-0, 4.22 in his last six starts.
— New York won his last six starts.
— under 9-4 last 13 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 6-22
— record in first 5 innings: 8-9-5
— He is 0-1, 3.12 in two games (1 start) vs Chicago.
— New York is 5-8 in its last 13 games.
— Bronx is 23-27 on road.
— under 5-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 31-112
— record in first 5 innings: 49-42-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-6.1-1
— Toussaint is 1-4, 4.74 in his last five starts.
— White Sox are 1-4 in his starts for them.
— under 5-0 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4
— He is 0-1, 5.00 in two games (1 start) vs New York.
— Chicago is 10-20 in its last 30 games.
— White Sox are 24-29 at home
— under 8-2 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 29-114
— record in first 5 innings: 42-58-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-3-3.2
Texas (67-46) @ Oakland (32-81)
— Scherzer is 2-1, 3.12 in his last four starts.
— Rangers are 1-0 in his starts.
— over 6-4-1 last 11 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 8-20
— record in first 5 innings: 13-3-4
— He is 3-1, 4.29 in eight starts vs Oakland.
— Texas won its last seven games.
— Rangers are 27-26 on road.
— under 8-2 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 35-112
— record in first 5 innings: 67-33-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3.1-3
— Sears is 1-2, 4.60 in his last three starts.
— A’s are 2-7 in his last nine starts.
— over 4-0 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 8-22
— record in first 5 innings: 6-12-4
— He is 0-0, 5.56 in two starts vs Texas TY.
— A’s are 7-14 since All-Star break.
— Oakland is 17-40 at home.
— over 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 31-113
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 31-63-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5.2-3
Interleague games
St Louis (49-63) @ Tampa Bay (68-46)
— Mikolas is 0-2, 6.39 in his last three starts.
— Cardinals are 2-10 in his last 12 tarts.
— over 6-2 last eight starts
— allowed run in first inning: 8-24
— record in first 5 innings: 7-9-8
— He is 0-2, 7.71 in two starts vs Tampa Bay
— Cardinals are 3-7 in their last 10 games.
— Cardinals are 24-31 on road.
— under 7-2 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 37-112
— record in first 5 innings: 46-46-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5-x
— Eflin is 2-1, 2.65 in his last three starts.
— Rays are 15-6 in his starts.
— under 8-4 last 12 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 5-21
— record in first 5 innings: 12-8-1
— He is 1-1, 4.42 in three starts vs St Louis.
— Tampa Bay is 6-3 in its last nine games.
— Rays are 37-19 at home.
— under 6-3-1 last 10 home games
— scored run in first inning: 40-114
— record in first 5 innings: 62-40-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-6-x
San Francisco (60-51) @ LA Angels (56-58)
— bullpen game
— Giants are 8-4 in their last dozen games.
— San Francisco is 29-27 on road.
— under 14-5 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 30-110
— record in first 5 innings: 47-45-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-3.2-3.1
— Giolito is 0-2, 12.00 in two starts for the Angels.
— Angels are 0-2 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 9-23
— record in first 5 innings: 7-13-3
— He is 1-1, 3.18 in two starts vs San Francisco.
— Angels are 2-9 in their last 11 games.
— Angels are 29-28 at home.
— under 9-4 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 32-114
— record in first 5 innings: 47-46-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-2.1
San Diego (55-58) @ Seattle (60-52)
— bullpen game
— Padres are 1-3 in their last four games.
— San Diego is 0-10 in extra innings.
— San Diego is 25-30 on road.
— over 5-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 37-113
— record in first 5 innings: 53-48-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-6-5.2
— Gilbert is 4-0, 3.05 in his last six starts.
— Seattle is 10-4 in his last 14 starts.
— over 3-1 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 10-22
— record in first 5 innings: 12-8-2
— He starts vs San Diego
— Seattle won 14 of last 17 games.
— Mariners are 31-26 at home.
— under 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 34-112
— record in first 5 innings: 48-45-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-4-x
Umpires
Mia-Cin— Underdogs are 5-3 in last eight Drake games
Atl-Pitt— Underdogs are 5-2 in last seven Riggs games
Chi-NY— Favorites won last four Barrett games.
Colo-Mil— Under is 10-2-1 in last 13 Dreckman games.
Minn-Det— Under is 6-1 in last seven Ceja games.
KC-Bos— Favorites won five of last six Carapazza games
You’re reading armadillosports.com
Tor-Clev— Over is 10-5 in last fifteen Ramos games.
NYY-CWS— Over is 13-6 in Estabrook games.
Tex-A’s— Under is 5-3-1 in last nine Iassogna games
SF-LAA— Favorites are 8-2 in last ten Blaser games
Pending Picks
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAS at PHI | 04:05 PM | PHI -210 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| STL at TB | 06:40 PM | TB -170 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| MIN at DET | 06:40 PM | MIN -115 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| MIA at CIN | 06:40 PM | CIN +130 U 10.0 | +500 +500 |
| HOU at BAL | 07:05 PM | BAL +110 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| ATL at PIT | 07:05 PM | PIT +140 O 10.0 | +500 +500 |
| TOR at CLE | 07:10 PM | TOR -140 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| KC at BOS | 07:10 PM | BOS -175 O 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| CHC at NYM | 07:10 PM | CHC -130 O 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| NYY at CHW | 08:10 PM | CHW +130 O 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| COL at MIL | 08:10 PM | COL +180 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| SF at LAA | 09:38 PM | SF -115 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| LAD at ARI | 09:40 PM | ARI +145 U 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| TEX at OAK | 09:40 PM | OAK +210 U 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| SD at SEA | 09:40 PM | SEA -140 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
Pending Picks
| Date | League | Game | Score | Status | Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2023 | MLB | San Francisco LA Angels | - - | 09:38 PM | Under 9.0 |
Completed Picks
| Date | League | Game | Score | Pick | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | MLB | San Francisco LA Angels | 8 3 | Over 8.5 | Win |
| Aug 6, 2023 | MLB | Miami Texas | 0 6 | TEX -120 | Win |
| Aug 5, 2023 | MLB | Houston NY Yankees | 1 3 | Under 8.5 | Win |
| Aug 4, 2023 | MLB | Houston NY Yankees | 7 3 | Under 9.0 | Loss |
| Aug 3, 2023 | MLB | Seattle LA Angels | 5 3 | Under 8.5 | Win |
| Aug 2, 2023 | MLB | Arizona San Francisco | 2 4 | Over 8.0 | Loss |
| Aug 1, 2023 | MLB | Tampa Bay NY Yankees | 5 2 | Under 8.5 | Win |
Completed Picks
| Date | League | Game | Score | Pick | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2023 | MLB | San Francisco LA Angels | 5 7 | Under 9.0 | Loss |
| Aug 7, 2023 | MLB | San Francisco LA Angels | 8 3 | Over 8.5 | Win |
| Aug 6, 2023 | MLB | Miami Texas | 0 6 | TEX -120 | Win |
| Aug 5, 2023 | MLB | Houston NY Yankees | 1 3 | Under 8.5 | Win |
| Aug 4, 2023 | MLB | Houston NY Yankees | 7 3 | Under 9.0 | Loss |
| Aug 3, 2023 | MLB | Seattle LA Angels | 5 3 | Under 8.5 | Win |
| Aug 2, 2023 | MLB | Arizona San Francisco | 2 4 | Over 8.0 | Loss |
| Aug 1, 2023 | MLB | Tampa Bay NY Yankees | 5 2 | Under 8.5 | Win |
MLB AUGUST BEST BETS !
08/08/2023...............................9 - 9..............................50.00%..........................+ 3.25
08/07/2023...............................8 - 8..............................50.00%..........................- 3.25
08/06/2023.............................12 - 7.............................63.15%..........................- 29.00
08/05/2023..............................9 - 12............................42.85%..........................- 33.25
08/04/2023..............................6 - 11............................35.29%.........................- 16.00
08/03/2023..............................5 - 9..............................35.71%..........................- 23.75
08/02/2023............................10 - 10...........................50.00%.........................+ 23.25
08/01/2023..............................7 - 12............................36.84%.........................- 28.50
TOTALS.................................. 66 - 78...........................45.83%..........................- 49.25
08/08/2023...............................9 - 9..............................50.00%..........................+ 3.25
08/07/2023...............................8 - 8..............................50.00%..........................- 3.25
08/06/2023.............................12 - 7.............................63.15%..........................- 29.00
08/05/2023..............................9 - 12............................42.85%..........................- 33.25
08/04/2023..............................6 - 11............................35.29%.........................- 16.00
08/03/2023..............................5 - 9..............................35.71%..........................- 23.75
08/02/2023............................10 - 10...........................50.00%.........................+ 23.25
08/01/2023..............................7 - 12............................36.84%.........................- 28.50
TOTALS.................................. 66 - 78...........................45.83%..........................- 49.25
Wednesday’s 6-pack:
— Astros 7, Orioles 6— Tucker hit a grand slam in 9th inning.
— Braves 8, Pirates 6— Atlanta scored three runs in 9th inning.
— Tigers 6, Twins 0— Eduardo Rodriguez tossed 7 shutout IP.
— Guardians 1, Blue Jays 0— Tanner Bibee tossed 7 shutout IP.
— Mariners 2, Padres 0— Logan Gilbert allowed one baserunner in 7 IP.
— Narionals 4-5, Phillies 8-4— Meneses’ 9th inning HR earned Washington a split.
Quote of the Day
“You see that list they got, sorry-ass group. I’m sorry. I’m happy for the people who make it, it’s cool for some of the guys who got there, some of them probably don’t even start on their teams, I don’t know, I don’t want to look at it…….”
Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, talking about USA’s roster for the FIBA World Cup
Wednesday’s quiz
Where did Buffalo Bills’ QB Josh Allen play his college football?
Tuesday’s quiz
Mike Scioscia managed the Angels when they won their only World Series title.
Monday’s quiz
Ron Washington was manager of the Texas Rangers when they made the World Series in 2010 and 2011.
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There is, however, a way around this on MLB.TV— MLB Big Inning, which is like NFL Red Zone, they show 3-4 games on a screen at one time, and they show the New York games, which is a good thing. MLB Big Inning went off the air at 10:30 Monday night, kind of early— I’m hoping they change that to at least midnight on nights when there is a lot of action going on.
— Baltimore Orioles are having an excellent season, a breakthrough year, but then this week their ownership screwed things up, off the field at least.
Before a game in Tampa couple weeks ago, TV play-by-play guy Kevin Brown was talking before the game about how the Orioles are turning things around. He noted how the Orioles had been beaten regularly by Tampa Bay the last few years, but not this year. He was just reciting facts, and touting how this year’s Orioles are a great story- they even had graphics.
Apparently the Orioles’ brass didn’t enjoy hearing how Tampa Bay had been whacking around the Orioles the last few years; Brown has been off TV since then— he did do three games on the radio, but hasn’t been heard from since.
This isn’t good; other announcers across the country shredded the Orioles on TV Monday nite, including both New York City play-by-play guys. Announcers need to be able to speak the truth or else they lose their credibility.
Orioles’ ownership should sit back, get out of their own way and enjoy the ride.
— Last two starts for White Sox P Dylan Cease
Wednesday: 1.2 IP, 79 PT, allowed 7 runs. 5 outs on 79 pitches- no bueno.
Monday: 5.1 IP, 104 PT, allowed no runs, one hit— he did walk 7 guys, but got a win.
— Texas Rangers 3B Josh Jung is out six weeks; he had an operation on his broken left thumb.
— White Sox beat Bronx 5-1 Monday night; New York manager Aaron Boone got tossed from the game for arguing balls/strikes. Boone does more bitching than just about any manager, but in this case, he had a gripe.
There is a Twitter account, Umpire Scorecards; they post a report card on every umpire, every night, and it is pretty detailed, showing how many pitches the home plate ump got right/wrong.
In this game Monday, Laz Diaz was the home plate umpire; he called 50 strikes in the game, but only 33 of them were actually strikes. This is a terrible percentage for a big league umpire, but at least he was consistent. His strike zone was incredibly wide, but he missed 8.6 more pitches than the average umpire does in a game.
By contrast, he called 116 pitches balls, only two of those were strikes.
Not surprisingly, when Diaz is behind the plate this season, under is 9-3. Enough said.
— Atlanta Braves are the first team since the 1944 Cincinnati Reds to have four players play in each of their first 110 games in a season: Acuna, Albies, Olson, Riley.
— Random fact: Wade Boggs was the first player whose 3,000th hit was a home run.
— Movie of the Day: Last Vegas (1988)— Four friends take a break from their day-to-day lives to throw a bachelor party in Las Vegas for their last remaining single pal.
Robert DeNiro, Morgan Freeman, Michael Douglas, Kevin Kline, hard to go wrong here. Throw in Mary Steenburgen as a lounge singer in Binion’s; excellent cast.
Just like in The Hangover, someone wins $85,000 the first time they sit at a blackjack table. Next time I’m in Las Vegas, I need to play more blackjack, it seems kind of easy
— College Football Trend of the Day: since 2017, NC State is 4-11-1 ATS as a road underdog.
— Random fact: Last year, 107 different goalies played in an NHL game, the 2nd-most ever; the year before, 119 different goalies appeared between the pipes.
— Washington Commanders have a new offensive coordinator this year, Eric Bieniemy, who came over from the highly successful Chiefs. Lateral move, a little unusual; there had been rumors that Patrick Mahomes didn’t like Bieniemy’s coaching style, and how Andy Reid had be a buffer between the two guys.
Now, before Washington had played a preseason game, there are reports that some Commander players have gone to head coach Ron Rivera, expressing concern (complaining) over Bieniemy’s intensity during practices.
Bieniemy said this: ”I’m always going to be loud, always going to be vocal, always going to demand from my leaders. If I ain’t doing my job, my ass gets fired. It’s my job and my responsibility to make sure I’m getting our guys to do what I’m expecting them to do.”
This season should be interesting, seeing how Washington’s QB is Sam Howell, who started one game in his rookie year last season.
— Last team to repeat as NFC East champs? 2004 Philadelphia Eagles. Eagles also won the NFC East last year; can they break the streak this year?
— There must be a boatload of money involved with running fantasy football leagues; all you see now are ads for leagues, and tipster services trying to sell their advice. You see lot more ads for fantasy advice than for gambling advice.
— HBO started Season 2 of Winning Time Sunday night, the story of the Magic Johnson-era Lakers. One difference right away: their disclaimer about how their show isn’t 100% factual is a lot bigger on the screen, and it stays on the screen longer than it did last year.
Last year, the show did a hatchet job on NBA legend Jerry West, and he threatened to sue the writers for making him look like a crazy person. West coached the Lakers just before they drafted Magic Johnson; he was later in their front office.
Interesting show if you like the NBA and remember the Lakers/Celtics rivalry in the 80’s.
— Astros 7, Orioles 6— Tucker hit a grand slam in 9th inning.
— Braves 8, Pirates 6— Atlanta scored three runs in 9th inning.
— Tigers 6, Twins 0— Eduardo Rodriguez tossed 7 shutout IP.
— Guardians 1, Blue Jays 0— Tanner Bibee tossed 7 shutout IP.
— Mariners 2, Padres 0— Logan Gilbert allowed one baserunner in 7 IP.
— Narionals 4-5, Phillies 8-4— Meneses’ 9th inning HR earned Washington a split.
Quote of the Day
“You see that list they got, sorry-ass group. I’m sorry. I’m happy for the people who make it, it’s cool for some of the guys who got there, some of them probably don’t even start on their teams, I don’t know, I don’t want to look at it…….”
Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, talking about USA’s roster for the FIBA World Cup
Wednesday’s quiz
Where did Buffalo Bills’ QB Josh Allen play his college football?
Tuesday’s quiz
Mike Scioscia managed the Angels when they won their only World Series title.
Monday’s quiz
Ron Washington was manager of the Texas Rangers when they made the World Series in 2010 and 2011.
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Wednesday’s Den: Mid-week musings……..
— I have YouTube TV this year for the first time; one of the few bad parts is that they don’t have SNY or the YES Network, so can’t watch Mets/Bronx games live on the MLB.TV app— you can watch replays of the games, 90 minutes after they’re over.There is, however, a way around this on MLB.TV— MLB Big Inning, which is like NFL Red Zone, they show 3-4 games on a screen at one time, and they show the New York games, which is a good thing. MLB Big Inning went off the air at 10:30 Monday night, kind of early— I’m hoping they change that to at least midnight on nights when there is a lot of action going on.
— Baltimore Orioles are having an excellent season, a breakthrough year, but then this week their ownership screwed things up, off the field at least.
Before a game in Tampa couple weeks ago, TV play-by-play guy Kevin Brown was talking before the game about how the Orioles are turning things around. He noted how the Orioles had been beaten regularly by Tampa Bay the last few years, but not this year. He was just reciting facts, and touting how this year’s Orioles are a great story- they even had graphics.
Apparently the Orioles’ brass didn’t enjoy hearing how Tampa Bay had been whacking around the Orioles the last few years; Brown has been off TV since then— he did do three games on the radio, but hasn’t been heard from since.
This isn’t good; other announcers across the country shredded the Orioles on TV Monday nite, including both New York City play-by-play guys. Announcers need to be able to speak the truth or else they lose their credibility.
Orioles’ ownership should sit back, get out of their own way and enjoy the ride.
— Last two starts for White Sox P Dylan Cease
Wednesday: 1.2 IP, 79 PT, allowed 7 runs. 5 outs on 79 pitches- no bueno.
Monday: 5.1 IP, 104 PT, allowed no runs, one hit— he did walk 7 guys, but got a win.
— Texas Rangers 3B Josh Jung is out six weeks; he had an operation on his broken left thumb.
— White Sox beat Bronx 5-1 Monday night; New York manager Aaron Boone got tossed from the game for arguing balls/strikes. Boone does more bitching than just about any manager, but in this case, he had a gripe.
There is a Twitter account, Umpire Scorecards; they post a report card on every umpire, every night, and it is pretty detailed, showing how many pitches the home plate ump got right/wrong.
In this game Monday, Laz Diaz was the home plate umpire; he called 50 strikes in the game, but only 33 of them were actually strikes. This is a terrible percentage for a big league umpire, but at least he was consistent. His strike zone was incredibly wide, but he missed 8.6 more pitches than the average umpire does in a game.
By contrast, he called 116 pitches balls, only two of those were strikes.
Not surprisingly, when Diaz is behind the plate this season, under is 9-3. Enough said.
— Atlanta Braves are the first team since the 1944 Cincinnati Reds to have four players play in each of their first 110 games in a season: Acuna, Albies, Olson, Riley.
— Random fact: Wade Boggs was the first player whose 3,000th hit was a home run.
— Movie of the Day: Last Vegas (1988)— Four friends take a break from their day-to-day lives to throw a bachelor party in Las Vegas for their last remaining single pal.
Robert DeNiro, Morgan Freeman, Michael Douglas, Kevin Kline, hard to go wrong here. Throw in Mary Steenburgen as a lounge singer in Binion’s; excellent cast.
Just like in The Hangover, someone wins $85,000 the first time they sit at a blackjack table. Next time I’m in Las Vegas, I need to play more blackjack, it seems kind of easy
— College Football Trend of the Day: since 2017, NC State is 4-11-1 ATS as a road underdog.
— Random fact: Last year, 107 different goalies played in an NHL game, the 2nd-most ever; the year before, 119 different goalies appeared between the pipes.
— Washington Commanders have a new offensive coordinator this year, Eric Bieniemy, who came over from the highly successful Chiefs. Lateral move, a little unusual; there had been rumors that Patrick Mahomes didn’t like Bieniemy’s coaching style, and how Andy Reid had be a buffer between the two guys.
Now, before Washington had played a preseason game, there are reports that some Commander players have gone to head coach Ron Rivera, expressing concern (complaining) over Bieniemy’s intensity during practices.
Bieniemy said this: ”I’m always going to be loud, always going to be vocal, always going to demand from my leaders. If I ain’t doing my job, my ass gets fired. It’s my job and my responsibility to make sure I’m getting our guys to do what I’m expecting them to do.”
This season should be interesting, seeing how Washington’s QB is Sam Howell, who started one game in his rookie year last season.
— Last team to repeat as NFC East champs? 2004 Philadelphia Eagles. Eagles also won the NFC East last year; can they break the streak this year?
— There must be a boatload of money involved with running fantasy football leagues; all you see now are ads for leagues, and tipster services trying to sell their advice. You see lot more ads for fantasy advice than for gambling advice.
— HBO started Season 2 of Winning Time Sunday night, the story of the Magic Johnson-era Lakers. One difference right away: their disclaimer about how their show isn’t 100% factual is a lot bigger on the screen, and it stays on the screen longer than it did last year.
Last year, the show did a hatchet job on NBA legend Jerry West, and he threatened to sue the writers for making him look like a crazy person. West coached the Lakers just before they drafted Magic Johnson; he was later in their front office.
Interesting show if you like the NBA and remember the Lakers/Celtics rivalry in the 80’s.
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CINCINNATI is 13-3 Under (9.7 Units) in home games in the second half of the season in the current season.
COLORADO is 64-76 SU (-19.6 Units) in road games against right-handed starters in the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-3 Over (10.7 Units) when playing on Wednesday in the current season.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-15 Under (12.5 Units) in home games after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-49 SU (-33.9 Units) after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 113-107 SU (-4.7 Units) in home games in all games in the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 8-0 SU (8 Units) in home games when playing with a day off in the current season.
HOUSTON is 32-9 SU (22.1 Units) in road games as an underdog of +100 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-2 SU (9.8 Units) in road games after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the current season.
TORONTO is 12-3 Under (8.7 Units) when playing on Wednesday in the current season.
KANSAS CITY is 67-94 SU (-36.4 Units) in road games against right-handed starters in the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX is 89-116 SU (-38.6 Units) in the second half of the season in the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 10-28 SU (-20.8 Units) against NL West opponents in the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 7-0 Over (7 Units) in August games in the current season.
SEATTLE is 144-82 SU (53.8 Units) as an underdog of +100 or higher in the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 64-76 SU (-19.6 Units) in road games against right-handed starters in the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-3 Over (10.7 Units) when playing on Wednesday in the current season.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-15 Under (12.5 Units) in home games after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-49 SU (-33.9 Units) after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 113-107 SU (-4.7 Units) in home games in all games in the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 8-0 SU (8 Units) in home games when playing with a day off in the current season.
HOUSTON is 32-9 SU (22.1 Units) in road games as an underdog of +100 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-2 SU (9.8 Units) in road games after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the current season.
TORONTO is 12-3 Under (8.7 Units) when playing on Wednesday in the current season.
KANSAS CITY is 67-94 SU (-36.4 Units) in road games against right-handed starters in the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX is 89-116 SU (-38.6 Units) in the second half of the season in the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 10-28 SU (-20.8 Units) against NL West opponents in the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 7-0 Over (7 Units) in August games in the current season.
SEATTLE is 144-82 SU (53.8 Units) as an underdog of +100 or higher in the last 3 seasons.
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Armadillo's Write-Up
Wednesday, August 9
National League
Washington (50-64) @ Philadelphia (62-52)
— Gore is 2-1, 4.03 in his last four starts.
— Nationals are 5-7 in his road starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 4-22
— record in first 5 innings: 9-7-5
— He is 0-2, 10.38 in two starts vs Philly this year.
— Nationals are 7-3 in their last ten games.
— Washington is 28-30 on road.
— under 9-3-1 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 39-113
— record in first 5 innings: 42-59-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-x-7.2
— Lorenzen allowed 2 runs in 8 IP in his first Philly start.
— Lorenzen’s team won four of his last five starts.
— under 4-0 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 6-19
— record in first 5 innings: 8-7-4
— He is 0-1, 5.87 in 13 games (2 starts) vs Washington.
— Phillies are 9-5 in their last 14 games.
— Phillies are 31-22 at home.
— over 5-1-1 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 33-114
— record in first 5 innings: 49-49-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-x-6.1
Miami (59-56) @ Cincinnati (60-56)
— Cueto is 0-3, 4.88 in four starts.
— Marlins are 0-4 in his starts.
— under 3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3
— He is 2-1, 3.23 in five starts against the Reds.
— Cueto pitched for Cincinnati from 2008-15.
— Miami is 3-8 in its last eleven games.
— Marlins are 25-32 on road
— under 8-3 last eleven games.
— scored run in first inning: 23-115
— record in first 5 innings: 47-46-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3.1-3
— Ashcraft is 2-0, 2.49 in his last four starts.
— Reds are 5-7 in his home starts.
— under 5-0 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-21
— record in first 5 innings: 9-8-4
— He is 1-0, 2.61 in three starts vs Miami
— Reds lost seven of their last eight games.
— Cincinnati is 29-30 at home.
— under 6-0 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 39-115
— record in first 5 innings: 46-43-26
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-2.1-4.2
Atlanta (71-40) @ Pittsburgh (51-62)
— Fried is 3-1, 2.25 in six starts.
— Braves are 4-2 in his starts.
— over 3-2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-6
— record in first 5 innings: 5-1
— He is 3-1, 4.20 in five starts vs Pittsburgh.
— Atlanta lost three of last four games.
— Braves are 34-20 on road.
— over 8-3 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 44-111
— record in first 5 innings: 65-32-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-5.1-4
— Priester is 2-1, 8-55 in four starts.
— Pirates are 3-1 in his starts.
— over 4-0
— allowed run in first inning: 2-4
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Atlanta
— Pirates are 8-6 in their last 14 games.
— Pittsburgh is 27-29 at home.
— over 14-7 last 21 games
— scored run in first inning: 27-113
— record in first 5 innings: 43-54-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-5-4
Cubs (59-55) @ NY Mets (51-62)
— Hendricks is 1-2, 6.75 in his last three starts.
— Cubs are 5-2 in his road starts.
— over 7-3 last ten
— allowed run in first inning: 4-14
— record in first 5 innings: 5-6-3
— He is 4-1, 2.62 in six starts vs New York.
— Cubs won 14 of last 18 games.
— Chicago is 27-27 on road.
— over 7-3 last ten games.
— scored run in first inning: 28-113
— record in first 5 innings: 50-47-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-3-2
— Peterson is 1-1, 1.96 in his last four starts.
— Mets are 3-9 in his starts.
— over 5-1-2 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 4-12
— record in first 5 innings: 2-8-2
— He is 1-2, 4.91 in four starts vs Chicago.
— Mets are 1-7 since the trade deadline.
— Mets are 27-24 at home.
— under 9-3 last 12 home games
— scored run in first inning: 23-111
— record in first 5 innings: 48-49-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3-4
Colorado (45-68) @ Milwaukee (61-54)
— Flexen is 1-1, 8.68 in two starts for Seattle.
— Colorado is 1-1 in his starts.
— over 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He is 0-2, 8.68 in 3 games (1 start) vs Milwaukee.
— Colorado is 6-9 in its last 15 games.
— Colorado is 20-38 on road.
— under 16-9 last 25 games
— scored run in first inning: 33-112
— record in first 5 innings: 41-57-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4.1-4
— Houser is 1-1, 4.85 in his last five starts.
— Brewers are 8-5 in his starts.
— under 9-3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 4-13
— record in first 5 innings: 4-7-2
— He is 1-0, 4.50 in four starts vs Colorado.
— Brewers are 5-9 in last 14 games.
— Milwaukee is 32-27 at home.
— under 7-4 last eleven home games
— scored run in first inning: 34-115
— record in first 5 innings: 47-51-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-4
Los Angeles (66-46) @ Arizona (57-57)
— Miller is 1-1, 4.19 in his last four starts.
— Dodgers are 8-4 in his starts.
— over 9-3
— allowed run in first inning: 4-12
— record in first 5 innings: 6-5-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Arizona.
— Dodgers won six of their last seven games.
— Dodgers are 32-26 on road.
— over 6-1 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 47-112
— record in first 5 innings: 55-45-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-x-3
— Kelly is 0-2, 5.32 in his last four starts.
— Arizona is 11-8 in his starts.
— under 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 4-19
— record in first 5 innings: 9-4-6
— He is 0-1, 3.86 in two starts against the Dodgers TY.
— Arizona is 7-22 in its last 29 games.
— Arizona is 28-29 at home.
— under 10-2 last 12 games
— scored run in first inning: 38-113
— record in first 5 innings: 45-46-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-x-4.1
American League
Minnesota (60-55) @ Detroit (50-63)
— Ober is 0-1, 6.60 in his last three starts.
— Twins are 5-2 in his last seven starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 5-18
— record in first 5 innings: 5-9-4
— He is 1-1, 5.40 in five starts vs Detroit.
— Twins won six of their last eight games.
— Minnesota is 27-31 on the road.
— over 16-8 last 24 games
— scored run in first inning: 31-114
— record in first 5 innings: 47-50-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-2
— Faedo is 2-2, 6.75 in his last four starts.
— Detroit is 2-5 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-5
— He gave up 2 runs in 5 IP, in his only start vs Minnesota.
— Detroit is 6-11 in its last 17 games.
— Tigers are 24-33 at home.
— over 4-3 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 28-113
— record in first 5 innings: 40-55-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-6-2
Houston (65-49) @ Baltimore (70-43)
— Javier is 0-1, 4.64 in his last four starts.
— Houston is 14-1 if they give him 5+ runs, 0-6 if they don’t.
— under 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 5-21
— record in first 5 innings: 11-7-3
— He is 0-1, 1.42 in 4 games (1 start) vs Baltimore.
— Astros are 15-7 in their last 22 games.
— Houston is 34-24 on road.
— under 7-4 last 11 road games
— scored run in first inning: 39-114
— record in first 5 innings: 53-41-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-x-2
— Flaherty allowed a run in 6 IP in his first Oriole start.
— He is 5-1, 3.64 in his last seven starts.
— Orioles are 1-0 in his starts
— under 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 6-21
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 11-6-4
— He gave up 2 runs in 6 IP, in his one start vs Houston.
— Orioles are 21-7 in last 28 games.
— Baltimore is 35-22 at home.
— over 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 28-112
— record in first 5 innings: 53-39-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-4.1-3
Kansas City (37-78) @ Boston (58-55)
— Lyles is 2-1, 4.85 in his last five starts.
— KC is 3-3 in his last six starts; they were 0-15 in his first 15.
— over 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 13-21
— record in first 5 innings: 6-12-3
— He is 2-2, 7.08 in nine starts vs Boston.
— Royals lost 3 of last 4 games, after a 7-0 streak.
— Royals are 16-42 on road.
— over 9-3 last 12 games
— scored run in first inning: 35-115
— record in first 5 innings: 35-63-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-1.1-2.1
— Pivetta is 7-6, 4.19 in 27 games (9 starts).
— sometimes he starts, sometimes he is a bulk guy.
— He is 1-1, 6.98 in four starts vs Kansas City.
— Red Sox lost eight of their last ten games.
— Boston is 31-27 at home.
— over 5-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 35-112
— record in first 5 innings: 42-55-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 9-2.1-5.2
Toronto (64-51) @ Cleveland (55-59)
— Gausman is 1-1, 4.32 in his last three starts.
— Blue Jays are 1-5 in his last six starts
— under 8-4 last 12
— allowed run in first inning: 7-22
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 10-8-4
— He is 3-4, 3.12 in 7 games (6 starts) vs Cleveland.
— Toronto won five of its last seven games.
— Blue Jays are 34-27 on road.
— under 24-7 last 31 games
— scored run in first inning: 26-115
— record in first 5 innings: 48-44-23
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-5-1
— Allen is 2-2, 4.50 in his last four starts.
— Guardians are 8-2 in his last ten starts
— under 8-4 last dozen
— allowed run in first inning: 4-16
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 8-5-3
— He hasn’t pitched against Toronto.
— Guardians are 3-8 in their last eleven games.
— Cleveland is 30-27 at home.
— under 11-4 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 32-114
— record in first 5 innings: 49-43-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-2
Bronx (59-55) @ White Sox (46-69)
— New York hasn’t named a starter.
— New York is 6-8 in its last 14 games.
— Bronx is 24-27 on road.
— under 6-3 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 31-114
— record in first 5 innings: 50-42-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6.1-1-3.2
— Clevinger is 2-2, 2.59 in his last six starts.
— White Sox won his last four home starts.
— under 8-2-1 last 11
— allowed run in first inning: 5-14
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 6-7-1
— He is 1-2, 4.32 in four starts vs New York.
— Chicago is 10-21 in its last 31 games.
— White Sox are 24-30 at home
— under 9-2 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 29-115
— record in first 5 innings: 42-59-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3.2-4
Texas (68-46) @ Oakland (32-82)
— Montgomery allowed 2 runs in 6 IP in his first Texas start.
— He is 4-2, 3.33 in his last eight starts.
— Rangers are 1-0 in his starts.
— over 4-1-1 last six starts
— allowed run in first inning: 9-22
— record in first 5 innings: 12-6-4
— He is 0-0, 3.80 in four starts vs Oakland.
— Texas won its last eight games.
— Rangers are 28-26 on road.
— under 9-2 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 35-113
— record in first 5 innings: 68-33-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-3-2
— A’s haven’t named a starter.
— A’s are 7-15 since All-Star break.
— Oakland is 17-41 at home.
— over 7-4 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 31-114
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 31-64-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-3-5
Interleague games
St Louis (49-64) @ Tampa Bay (69-46)
— Hudson is 1-0, 4.50 in two starts this year.
— Cardinals are 2-0 in his starts.
— over 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 2-0
— He allowed a run in 7 IP, in his one start vs Tampa Bay
— Cardinals are 3-8 in their last 11 games.
— Cardinals are 24-32 on road.
— under 8-2 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 37-113
— record in first 5 innings: 47-46-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-x-1
— bullpen game
— Tampa Bay is 7-3 in its last ten games.
— Rays are 38-19 at home.
— under 7-3-1 last 11 home games
— scored run in first inning: 40-115
— record in first 5 innings: 62-41-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-x-2
San Francisco (60-52) @ LA Angels (57-58)
— bullpen game
— Giants are 8-5 in their last 13 games.
— San Francisco is 29-28 on road.
— under 14-6 last 20 games
— scored run in first inning: 30-111
— record in first 5 innings: 47-46-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3.1-8
— Ohtani is 2-0, 2.33 in his last three starts.
— Angels are 13-8 in his starts.
— over 5-1-1 last seven road starts
— allowed run in first inning: 6-21
— record in first 5 innings: 10-6-5
— He allowed a run in 6 IP, in his one start vs San Francisco.
— Angels are 3-9 in their last 12 games.
— Angels are 30-28 at home.
— under 9-5 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 33-115
— record in first 5 innings: 48-46-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-2.1-3
San Diego (55-59) @ Seattle (61-52)
— Darvish is 1-1, 4.67 in his last three starts.
— San Diego is 3-5 in his last eight starts.
— over 8-4 last 12 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-20
— record in first 5 innings: 10-7-3
— He is 7-4, 3.81 in 14 starts vs Seattle.
— Padres are 1-4 in their last five games.
— San Diego is 0-10 in extra innings.
— San Diego is 25-31 on road.
— over 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 37-114
— record in first 5 innings: 53-49-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-5.2-5
— Seattle hasn’t named a starter yet.
— Seattle won 15 of last 18 games.
— Mariners are 32-26 at home.
— under 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 34-113
— record in first 5 innings: 49-45-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-x-2
Umpires
Mia-Cin— Under is 7-2 in last nine Miller games
Atl-Pitt— Over is 4-1 in last five Muchinski games
Chi-NY— Underdogs won last four Wills games.
Wsh-Phil— Favorites won 7 of last 8 BRMiller games.
Colo-Mil— Under is 7-2 in last nine Tumpane games.
LA-Ariz— Under is 7-2 in last nine Gonzalez games.
Minn-Det— Over is 18-5-1 in Tomlinson games.
KC-Bos— Favorites are 12-2 in last 14 Emil Jiminez games
Hst-Balt— Over is 15-6 in last 21 Moscoso games.
You’re reading armadillosports.com
Tor-Clev— Over is 6-2 in last eight Lentz games.
NYY-CWS— Last eight Fletcher games stayed under.
Tex-A’s— Bacon is a sub umpire; no trends.
StL-TB— Favorites are 10-1 in last 11 Libka games
SF-LAA— Under is 12-3 in last 15 Kulpa games
SD-Sea— Under is 7-3 in last ten Barksdale games.
Armadillo's Write-Up
Wednesday, August 9
National League
Washington (50-64) @ Philadelphia (62-52)
— Gore is 2-1, 4.03 in his last four starts.
— Nationals are 5-7 in his road starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 4-22
— record in first 5 innings: 9-7-5
— He is 0-2, 10.38 in two starts vs Philly this year.
— Nationals are 7-3 in their last ten games.
— Washington is 28-30 on road.
— under 9-3-1 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 39-113
— record in first 5 innings: 42-59-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-x-7.2
— Lorenzen allowed 2 runs in 8 IP in his first Philly start.
— Lorenzen’s team won four of his last five starts.
— under 4-0 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 6-19
— record in first 5 innings: 8-7-4
— He is 0-1, 5.87 in 13 games (2 starts) vs Washington.
— Phillies are 9-5 in their last 14 games.
— Phillies are 31-22 at home.
— over 5-1-1 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 33-114
— record in first 5 innings: 49-49-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-x-6.1
Miami (59-56) @ Cincinnati (60-56)
— Cueto is 0-3, 4.88 in four starts.
— Marlins are 0-4 in his starts.
— under 3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3
— He is 2-1, 3.23 in five starts against the Reds.
— Cueto pitched for Cincinnati from 2008-15.
— Miami is 3-8 in its last eleven games.
— Marlins are 25-32 on road
— under 8-3 last eleven games.
— scored run in first inning: 23-115
— record in first 5 innings: 47-46-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3.1-3
— Ashcraft is 2-0, 2.49 in his last four starts.
— Reds are 5-7 in his home starts.
— under 5-0 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-21
— record in first 5 innings: 9-8-4
— He is 1-0, 2.61 in three starts vs Miami
— Reds lost seven of their last eight games.
— Cincinnati is 29-30 at home.
— under 6-0 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 39-115
— record in first 5 innings: 46-43-26
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-2.1-4.2
Atlanta (71-40) @ Pittsburgh (51-62)
— Fried is 3-1, 2.25 in six starts.
— Braves are 4-2 in his starts.
— over 3-2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-6
— record in first 5 innings: 5-1
— He is 3-1, 4.20 in five starts vs Pittsburgh.
— Atlanta lost three of last four games.
— Braves are 34-20 on road.
— over 8-3 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 44-111
— record in first 5 innings: 65-32-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-5.1-4
— Priester is 2-1, 8-55 in four starts.
— Pirates are 3-1 in his starts.
— over 4-0
— allowed run in first inning: 2-4
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Atlanta
— Pirates are 8-6 in their last 14 games.
— Pittsburgh is 27-29 at home.
— over 14-7 last 21 games
— scored run in first inning: 27-113
— record in first 5 innings: 43-54-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-5-4
Cubs (59-55) @ NY Mets (51-62)
— Hendricks is 1-2, 6.75 in his last three starts.
— Cubs are 5-2 in his road starts.
— over 7-3 last ten
— allowed run in first inning: 4-14
— record in first 5 innings: 5-6-3
— He is 4-1, 2.62 in six starts vs New York.
— Cubs won 14 of last 18 games.
— Chicago is 27-27 on road.
— over 7-3 last ten games.
— scored run in first inning: 28-113
— record in first 5 innings: 50-47-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-3-2
— Peterson is 1-1, 1.96 in his last four starts.
— Mets are 3-9 in his starts.
— over 5-1-2 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 4-12
— record in first 5 innings: 2-8-2
— He is 1-2, 4.91 in four starts vs Chicago.
— Mets are 1-7 since the trade deadline.
— Mets are 27-24 at home.
— under 9-3 last 12 home games
— scored run in first inning: 23-111
— record in first 5 innings: 48-49-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3-4
Colorado (45-68) @ Milwaukee (61-54)
— Flexen is 1-1, 8.68 in two starts for Seattle.
— Colorado is 1-1 in his starts.
— over 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He is 0-2, 8.68 in 3 games (1 start) vs Milwaukee.
— Colorado is 6-9 in its last 15 games.
— Colorado is 20-38 on road.
— under 16-9 last 25 games
— scored run in first inning: 33-112
— record in first 5 innings: 41-57-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4.1-4
— Houser is 1-1, 4.85 in his last five starts.
— Brewers are 8-5 in his starts.
— under 9-3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 4-13
— record in first 5 innings: 4-7-2
— He is 1-0, 4.50 in four starts vs Colorado.
— Brewers are 5-9 in last 14 games.
— Milwaukee is 32-27 at home.
— under 7-4 last eleven home games
— scored run in first inning: 34-115
— record in first 5 innings: 47-51-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-4
Los Angeles (66-46) @ Arizona (57-57)
— Miller is 1-1, 4.19 in his last four starts.
— Dodgers are 8-4 in his starts.
— over 9-3
— allowed run in first inning: 4-12
— record in first 5 innings: 6-5-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Arizona.
— Dodgers won six of their last seven games.
— Dodgers are 32-26 on road.
— over 6-1 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 47-112
— record in first 5 innings: 55-45-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-x-3
— Kelly is 0-2, 5.32 in his last four starts.
— Arizona is 11-8 in his starts.
— under 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 4-19
— record in first 5 innings: 9-4-6
— He is 0-1, 3.86 in two starts against the Dodgers TY.
— Arizona is 7-22 in its last 29 games.
— Arizona is 28-29 at home.
— under 10-2 last 12 games
— scored run in first inning: 38-113
— record in first 5 innings: 45-46-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-x-4.1
American League
Minnesota (60-55) @ Detroit (50-63)
— Ober is 0-1, 6.60 in his last three starts.
— Twins are 5-2 in his last seven starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 5-18
— record in first 5 innings: 5-9-4
— He is 1-1, 5.40 in five starts vs Detroit.
— Twins won six of their last eight games.
— Minnesota is 27-31 on the road.
— over 16-8 last 24 games
— scored run in first inning: 31-114
— record in first 5 innings: 47-50-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-2
— Faedo is 2-2, 6.75 in his last four starts.
— Detroit is 2-5 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-5
— He gave up 2 runs in 5 IP, in his only start vs Minnesota.
— Detroit is 6-11 in its last 17 games.
— Tigers are 24-33 at home.
— over 4-3 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 28-113
— record in first 5 innings: 40-55-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-6-2
Houston (65-49) @ Baltimore (70-43)
— Javier is 0-1, 4.64 in his last four starts.
— Houston is 14-1 if they give him 5+ runs, 0-6 if they don’t.
— under 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 5-21
— record in first 5 innings: 11-7-3
— He is 0-1, 1.42 in 4 games (1 start) vs Baltimore.
— Astros are 15-7 in their last 22 games.
— Houston is 34-24 on road.
— under 7-4 last 11 road games
— scored run in first inning: 39-114
— record in first 5 innings: 53-41-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-x-2
— Flaherty allowed a run in 6 IP in his first Oriole start.
— He is 5-1, 3.64 in his last seven starts.
— Orioles are 1-0 in his starts
— under 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 6-21
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— record in first 5 innings: 11-6-4
— He gave up 2 runs in 6 IP, in his one start vs Houston.
— Orioles are 21-7 in last 28 games.
— Baltimore is 35-22 at home.
— over 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 28-112
— record in first 5 innings: 53-39-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-4.1-3
Kansas City (37-78) @ Boston (58-55)
— Lyles is 2-1, 4.85 in his last five starts.
— KC is 3-3 in his last six starts; they were 0-15 in his first 15.
— over 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 13-21
— record in first 5 innings: 6-12-3
— He is 2-2, 7.08 in nine starts vs Boston.
— Royals lost 3 of last 4 games, after a 7-0 streak.
— Royals are 16-42 on road.
— over 9-3 last 12 games
— scored run in first inning: 35-115
— record in first 5 innings: 35-63-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-1.1-2.1
— Pivetta is 7-6, 4.19 in 27 games (9 starts).
— sometimes he starts, sometimes he is a bulk guy.
— He is 1-1, 6.98 in four starts vs Kansas City.
— Red Sox lost eight of their last ten games.
— Boston is 31-27 at home.
— over 5-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 35-112
— record in first 5 innings: 42-55-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 9-2.1-5.2
Toronto (64-51) @ Cleveland (55-59)
— Gausman is 1-1, 4.32 in his last three starts.
— Blue Jays are 1-5 in his last six starts
— under 8-4 last 12
— allowed run in first inning: 7-22
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— record in first 5 innings: 10-8-4
— He is 3-4, 3.12 in 7 games (6 starts) vs Cleveland.
— Toronto won five of its last seven games.
— Blue Jays are 34-27 on road.
— under 24-7 last 31 games
— scored run in first inning: 26-115
— record in first 5 innings: 48-44-23
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-5-1
— Allen is 2-2, 4.50 in his last four starts.
— Guardians are 8-2 in his last ten starts
— under 8-4 last dozen
— allowed run in first inning: 4-16
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— record in first 5 innings: 8-5-3
— He hasn’t pitched against Toronto.
— Guardians are 3-8 in their last eleven games.
— Cleveland is 30-27 at home.
— under 11-4 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 32-114
— record in first 5 innings: 49-43-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-2
Bronx (59-55) @ White Sox (46-69)
— New York hasn’t named a starter.
— New York is 6-8 in its last 14 games.
— Bronx is 24-27 on road.
— under 6-3 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 31-114
— record in first 5 innings: 50-42-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6.1-1-3.2
— Clevinger is 2-2, 2.59 in his last six starts.
— White Sox won his last four home starts.
— under 8-2-1 last 11
— allowed run in first inning: 5-14
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— record in first 5 innings: 6-7-1
— He is 1-2, 4.32 in four starts vs New York.
— Chicago is 10-21 in its last 31 games.
— White Sox are 24-30 at home
— under 9-2 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 29-115
— record in first 5 innings: 42-59-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3.2-4
Texas (68-46) @ Oakland (32-82)
— Montgomery allowed 2 runs in 6 IP in his first Texas start.
— He is 4-2, 3.33 in his last eight starts.
— Rangers are 1-0 in his starts.
— over 4-1-1 last six starts
— allowed run in first inning: 9-22
— record in first 5 innings: 12-6-4
— He is 0-0, 3.80 in four starts vs Oakland.
— Texas won its last eight games.
— Rangers are 28-26 on road.
— under 9-2 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 35-113
— record in first 5 innings: 68-33-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-3-2
— A’s haven’t named a starter.
— A’s are 7-15 since All-Star break.
— Oakland is 17-41 at home.
— over 7-4 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 31-114
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— record in first 5 innings: 31-64-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-3-5
Interleague games
St Louis (49-64) @ Tampa Bay (69-46)
— Hudson is 1-0, 4.50 in two starts this year.
— Cardinals are 2-0 in his starts.
— over 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 2-0
— He allowed a run in 7 IP, in his one start vs Tampa Bay
— Cardinals are 3-8 in their last 11 games.
— Cardinals are 24-32 on road.
— under 8-2 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 37-113
— record in first 5 innings: 47-46-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-x-1
— bullpen game
— Tampa Bay is 7-3 in its last ten games.
— Rays are 38-19 at home.
— under 7-3-1 last 11 home games
— scored run in first inning: 40-115
— record in first 5 innings: 62-41-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-x-2
San Francisco (60-52) @ LA Angels (57-58)
— bullpen game
— Giants are 8-5 in their last 13 games.
— San Francisco is 29-28 on road.
— under 14-6 last 20 games
— scored run in first inning: 30-111
— record in first 5 innings: 47-46-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3.1-8
— Ohtani is 2-0, 2.33 in his last three starts.
— Angels are 13-8 in his starts.
— over 5-1-1 last seven road starts
— allowed run in first inning: 6-21
— record in first 5 innings: 10-6-5
— He allowed a run in 6 IP, in his one start vs San Francisco.
— Angels are 3-9 in their last 12 games.
— Angels are 30-28 at home.
— under 9-5 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 33-115
— record in first 5 innings: 48-46-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-2.1-3
San Diego (55-59) @ Seattle (61-52)
— Darvish is 1-1, 4.67 in his last three starts.
— San Diego is 3-5 in his last eight starts.
— over 8-4 last 12 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-20
— record in first 5 innings: 10-7-3
— He is 7-4, 3.81 in 14 starts vs Seattle.
— Padres are 1-4 in their last five games.
— San Diego is 0-10 in extra innings.
— San Diego is 25-31 on road.
— over 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 37-114
— record in first 5 innings: 53-49-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-5.2-5
— Seattle hasn’t named a starter yet.
— Seattle won 15 of last 18 games.
— Mariners are 32-26 at home.
— under 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 34-113
— record in first 5 innings: 49-45-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-x-2
Umpires
Mia-Cin— Under is 7-2 in last nine Miller games
Atl-Pitt— Over is 4-1 in last five Muchinski games
Chi-NY— Underdogs won last four Wills games.
Wsh-Phil— Favorites won 7 of last 8 BRMiller games.
Colo-Mil— Under is 7-2 in last nine Tumpane games.
LA-Ariz— Under is 7-2 in last nine Gonzalez games.
Minn-Det— Over is 18-5-1 in Tomlinson games.
KC-Bos— Favorites are 12-2 in last 14 Emil Jiminez games
Hst-Balt— Over is 15-6 in last 21 Moscoso games.
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Tor-Clev— Over is 6-2 in last eight Lentz games.
NYY-CWS— Last eight Fletcher games stayed under.
Tex-A’s— Bacon is a sub umpire; no trends.
StL-TB— Favorites are 10-1 in last 11 Libka games
SF-LAA— Under is 12-3 in last 15 Kulpa games
SD-Sea— Under is 7-3 in last ten Barksdale games.
Pending Picks
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIA at CIN | 12:35 PM | CIN -125 O 10.0 | +500 +500 |
| COL at MIL | 02:10 PM | COL +185 U 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| TEX at OAK | 03:37 PM | TEX -275 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| STL at TB | 06:40 PM | TB -150 U 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| MIN at DET | 06:40 PM | DET +140 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| WAS at PHI | 06:40 PM | PHI -185 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| ATL at PIT | 07:05 PM | PIT +235 U 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| HOU at BAL | 07:05 PM | BAL -125 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| TOR at CLE | 07:10 PM | TOR -150 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| KC at BOS | 07:10 PM | KC +190 U 10.5 | +500 +500 |
| CHC at NYM | 07:10 PM | CHC -115 O 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| SF at LAA | 09:38 PM | LAA -135 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| LAD at ARI | 09:40 PM | ARI +110 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| SD at SEA | 09:40 PM | SEA +120 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
Completed Picks
Past Completed Picks| Date | W-L-T | % | Units | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2023 | 11-17-0 | 39.28% | -4650 | Detail |
| 08/08/2023 | 14-16-0 | 46.67% | -1625 | Detail |
| 08/07/2023 | 9-13-0 | 40.91% | -3750 | Detail |
| 08/06/2023 | 16-12-0 | 57.14% | +965 | Detail |
| 08/05/2023 | 16-14-0 | 53.33% | -1200 | Detail |
| 08/04/2023 | 11-17-0 | 39.29% | -2625 | Detail |
| 08/03/2023 | 12-10-0 | 54.55% | +275 | Detail |
| 08/02/2023 | 17-12-0 | 58.62% | +2325 | Detail |
| 08/01/2023 | 12-14-0 | 46.15% | -1500 | Detail |
