MLB PREVIEWS 27 MAY 09

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Matchup -- New York Yankees at Texas

Matchup -- New York Yankees at Texas

Matchup -- New York Yankees at Texas

New York Yankees (26-20) at Texas Rangers (27-18)
Game One New York 11, Texas 1
Game Two Texas 7, New York 3
Game Three Wednesday, May 27th, 8:05 p.m.
Records
2009 Head-to-Head Record Tied 1-1 (0-0 at NY; 1-1 at Tex)
2008 Head-to-Head Record Texas 4-3 (2-1 at NY; 2-2 at Tex)
2007 Head-to-Head Record New York 5-1 (2-1 at NY; 3-0 at Tex)
2006 Head-to-Head Record New York 8-2 (2-2 at NY; 6-0 at Tex)
Home Record New York 14-9; Texas 15-7
Away Record New York 12-11; Texas 12-11
Current Streak New York (L1); Texas (W1)
Record vs. Western Division New York 5-2
Record vs. Eastern Division Texas 6-6
2009 Meetings
5/25 - New York, 11-1 (at Tex - WP: P.Hughes; LP: Harrison)
5/26 - Texas, 7-3 (at Tex - WP: Jennings; LP: Aceves)
2008 Meetings
6/30 - Texas, 2-1 (at NY - WP: Feldman; LP: Mussina)
7/01 - Texas, 3-2 (at NY - WP: Francisco; LP: Ma.Rivera)
7/02 - New York, 18-7 (at NY - WP: Ed.Ramirez; LP: Madrigal)
8/04 - Texas, 9-5 (at Tex - WP: Guardado; LP: D.Marte)
8/05 - Texas, 8-6 (at Tex - WP: Harrison; LP: Pettitte)
8/06 - New York, 5-3 (at Tex - WP: Ponson; LP: Hunter)
8/07 - New York, 3-0 (at Tex - WP: Mussina; LP: Feldman)
2007 Meetings
5/01 - New York, 10-1 (at Tex - WP: Hughes; LP: Loe)
5/02 - Postponed at Texas (Made-up May 3rd)
5/03 - New York, 4-3 (at Tex - WP: Vizcaino; LP: Benoit)
5/03 - New York, 5-2 (at Tex - WP: Mussina; LP: Tejeda)
5/08 - New York, 8-2 (at NY - WP: Pettitte; LP: M.Wood)
5/09 - New York, 6-2 (at NY - WP: Mussina; LP: Tejeda)
5/10 - Texas, 14-2 (at NY - WP: McCarthy; LP: Wang)
2006 Meetings
5/05 - New York, 8-7 (at Tex - WP: Mussina; LP: V.Padilla)
5/06 - New York, 6-1 (at Tex - WP: Chacon; LP: Loe)
5/07 - New York, 8-5 (at Tex - WP: Wang; LP: Tejeda)
5/15 - Texas, 4-2 (at NY - WP: Millwood; LP: Farnsworth)
5/16 - New York, 14-13 (at NY - WP: M.Rivera; LP: Otsuka)
5/17 - New York, 4-3 (at NY - WP: Wang; LP: Loe)
5/18 - Texas, 6-2 (at NY - WP: V.Padilla; LP: Jar.Wright)
7/24 - New York, 6-2 (at Tex - WP: R.Johnson; LP: Millwood)
7/25 - New York, 7-4 (at Tex - WP: Mussina; LP: Eaton)
7/26 - New York, 8-7 (at Tex - WP: Chacon; LP: Otsuka)
New York last five games Texas last five games
5/22 - L vs. Philadelphia, 3-7 5/22 - W at Houston, 6-5 (10)
5/23 - W vs. Philadelphia, 5-4 5/23 - W at Houston, 6-3
5/24 - L vs. Philadelphia, 3-4 (11) 5/24 - W at Houston, 5-0
5/25 - W at Texas, 11-1 5/25 - L vs. NY Yankees, 1-11
5/26 - L at Texas, 3-7 5/26 - W vs. NY Yankees, 7-3

 

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Preview: Yankees (26-20) at Rangers (27-18)

Preview: Yankees (26-20) at Rangers (27-18)

Preview: Yankees (26-20) at Rangers (27-18)

Date: May 27, 2009 8:05 PM EDT

The Texas Rangers entered 2009 looking to improve after another sub-.500 season. In sole possession of the best record in the AL this late in a season for the first time in nearly 26 years, they appear to be on their way to doing so.

They'll try to continue their hot play Wednesday night when they face the New York Yankees in the finale of a three-game series.

Last season, the Rangers (27-18) finished second in the AL West with a 79-83 record, 21 games out of first place. It was the eighth time in nine years Texas finished below .500.

The Rangers appeared to be headed down a similar path entering this month, holding a 10-12 mark May 1. Since then, they're a major league-best 17-6 - 9-1 at home - to move four games in front of Los Angeles.

Texas has sole possession of the league's best record 45 games or more into the season for the first time since July 3, 1983.

The Rangers accomplished that feat Tuesday with a 7-3 victory after the game was delayed 2 hours and 24 minutes. They bounced back from Monday's 11-1 defeat that was only the Rangers' fourth in the last 20 home meetings with the Yankees (26-20).

Texas will give rookie Derek Holland (1-1, 4.82 ERA) a second turn in the rotation in place of the injured Vicente Padilla.

Making his first career start Friday, Holland threw 5 2-3 scoreless innings before giving up a three-run homer to Lance Berkman in a 6-5, 10-inning win over Houston.

The left-hander went 1-1 with a 4.85 ERA in seven relief outings prior to being inserted into the rotation.

The Yankees, who missed a chance to tie Boston atop the AL East, try to rebound behind A.J. Burnett (2-2, 5.28). The right-hander will be looking to win for the first time since April 14.

Burnett has struggled recently since a strong start, going 0-2 with a 6.04 ERA in his last seven outings after winning his first two starts with a 2.70 ERA.

Burnett gave up a home run on his first pitch Friday against Philadelphia and matched his single-game career high by allowing two more. He surrendered five runs and eight hits with seven strikeouts in six innings of a 7-3 loss.

"It's a matter of executing every pitch," Burnett told the Yankees' official Web site about a flaw in his delivery. "We'll work on it in the bullpen and be consistent, and take care of it. The good thing is I know how to fix it. ... If I didn't know what was the problem, I'd be worried."

Burnett is 1-2 with a 4.72 ERA in six games - five starts - against Texas, and 1-1 with a 5.21 ERA in three starts at Rangers Ballpark.

New York could be without Melky Cabrera after he left Tuesday's game with a right shoulder injury. The outfielder, hitting .323, crashed into the wall in the first inning attempting to make a catch.

Brett Gardner replaced Cabrera and finished with three hits and three stolen bases.

 

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Yankees vs Rangers

Yankees vs Rangers

Yankees vs Rangers

Game Time: 8:05 p.m. ET

Stadium: Ameriquest Field Surface: Grass






New York Y
Date at Opp SC Time
/Sur Home
Open Home
Close Total
Open Total
Close Starter Dec O/U
5/17/09 Min 3-2 D/g -200 -170 10.0-105 10.0-105 Burnett,a. W U
5/18/09 Min 7-6 N/g -170 -170 10.0+100 9.5-115 Pettitte,an W O
5/19/09 Bal 9-1 N/g -285 -280 9.5-110 9.5-115 Sabathia,cc W O
5/20/09 Bal 11-4 N/g -170 -150 11.0-110 11.0-115 Hughes,ph W O
5/21/09 Bal 7-4 N/g -265 -300 10.5-110 10.5-125 Chamberlain W O
5/22/09 Phi 3-7 N/g -165 -155 10.5-110 11.0-125 Burnett,a. L U
5/23/09 Phi 5-4 D/g -168 -163 11.0-115 11.0-115 Pettitte,an W U
5/24/09 Phi 3-4 D/g -155 -160 9.0-125 9.0-105 Sabathia,cc L U
5/25/09 At Tex 11-1 D/g +105 -105 11.5-120 11.5-120 Hughes,ph W O
5/26/09 At Tex 3-7 N/g +110 +110 10.0-130 10.5-125 Chamberlain L U
Texas
Date at Opp SC Time
/Sur Home
Open Home
Close Total
Open Total
Close Starter Dec O/U
5/16/09 Laa 5-3 D/g -110 -115 10.0+100 10.0-110 Padilla,vi W U
5/17/09 Laa 3-0 D/g -105 +100 10.5+100 10.5+100 Feldman,sc W U
5/19/09 At Det 0-4 N/g -102 +115 11.0-120 11.0-115 Mccarthy,br L U
5/20/09 At Det 3-5 N/g -160 -160 9.0-125 9.0+110 Harrison,ma L U
5/21/09 At Det 3-4 D/g -125 -143 9.5+105 8.5-125 Millwood,ke L U
5/22/09 At Hou 6-5 N/g -113 -300 10.0-125 Holland,de W
5/23/09 At Hou 6-3 D/g +110 +100 10.0-130 10.0-110 Feldman,sc W U
5/24/09 At Hou 5-0 D/g -110 +100 10.0-120 10.0-125 Mccarthy,br W U
5/25/09 Nyy 1-11 D/g +105 -105 11.5-120 11.5-120 Harrison,ma L O
5/26/09 Nyy 7-3 N/g +110 +110 10.0-130 10.5-125 Millwood,ke W U



Head-To-Head

Head-To-Head
Date Opp SC Time
/Sur Home
Open Home
Close Total
Open Total
Close Winner Dec O/U
6/30/08 Tex 1-2 N/g -188 -180 10.0-105 10.0-105 Feldman,sc L U
7/01/08 Tex 2-3 N/g -210 -210 8.5-130 9.0-120 Francisco,fr L U
7/02/08 Tex 18-7 N/g -170 -175 10.5-110 10.5-120 Ramirez,ed W O
8/04/08 Nyy 9-5 N/g +133 +145 10.0+100 9.5-120 Guardado,ed W O
8/05/08 Nyy 8-6 N/g +142 +150 11.0+100 11.5-105 Harrison,ma W O
8/06/08 Nyy 3-5 N/g +110 +123 12.0-130 12.5-110 Ponson,si L U
8/07/08 Nyy 0-3 N/g +135 +140 11.5-120 11.5+100 Mussina,mi L U
5/25/09 Nyy 1-11 D/g +105 -105 11.5-120 11.5-120 Hughes,ph L O
5/26/09 Nyy 7-3 N/g +110 +110 10.0-130 10.5-125 Jennings,ja W U



W/L Record Comparison

New York Y
Home Units Away Units Total Units
2009 14-9 -179 12-11 -146 26-20 -325
Last 10 6-2 +185 1-1 -20 7-3 +165
Texas
Home Units Away Units Total Units
2009 15-7 +708 12-11 +240 27-18 +948
Last 10 3-1 +205 3-3 -125 6-4 +80
RECORDS
Day Night Grass Turf Fav Dog
New York 11-7 15-13 22-18 4-2 21-15 3-5
Texas 10-8 17-10 26-16 1-2 11-5 16-10



Over/Under Comparison
(Based on taking the Over)

New York Y
Home Units Away Units Total Units
2009 13-8 +405 12-11 0 25-19 +405
Last 10 4-4 -50 1-1 -25 5-5 -75
Texas
Home Units Away Units Total Units
2009 11-10 +15 8-14 -765 19-24 -750
Last 10 1-3 -235 0-5 -585 1-8 -820



Value Index

LV MONEY LINE
OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE
(BURNETT,A.) - NYY -142 -142 -180
(HOLLAND,DE) - TEX -180 -105 37

LV OVER/UNDER
OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE
OVER/UNDER 11.0 11.0 8.0 3.0 UN




Away Pitcher

NEW YORK YANKEES -- BURNETT,A.J. (R)

GS W L IP H R ER BB SO ERA Day Ngt Grs Trf
W L W L W L W L
Away 4 2 1 26.0 25 17 17 9 21 5.88 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1
Home 5 0 1 32.0 31 17 17 18 29 4.78 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
Total 9 2 2 58.0 56 34 34 27 50 5.28 1 0 1 2 1 1 1 1
2009 BULLPEN FOR BURNETT,A.J.
GMS IP R ER ERA H BB SO HR W L SV BS
9 23.0 11 10 3.91 19 7 28 3 3 2 1 1
Last Five Starts
Date Opp SC Dec IP R ER H BB SO HR H/Open H/Close Tot Op Tot Cl
4/30/09 LAA 7-4 7.0 4 4 8 1 5 1 -230 -230 9.5-130 10.5-110
5/06/09 TB 3-4 6.0 3 3 6 2 8 0 -180 -160 10.0-110 10.0-105
5/12/09 at TOR 1-5 L 7.2 5 5 7 4 3 1 -140 -135 8.5-110 8.5+100
5/17/09 MIN 3-2 6.2 2 2 6 6 7 0 -200 -170 10.0-105 10.0-105
5/22/09 PHI 3-7 L 6.0 5 5 8 2 7 3 -165 -155 10.5-110 11.0-125
VS. Opponent ( Last 5 Starts - Since 1997)
Date Opp SC Dec IP R ER H BB SO HR H/Open H/Close Tot Op Tot Cl
4/13/08 at TEX 5-4 5.2 4 4 7 2 3 1 +140 +135 10.0+100 9.5-105
8/02/08 at TEX 6-4 W 5.2 4 4 6 2 4 0 +110 +105 10.5-110 10.0-130

Bullpen ( Last 5 Games )
Date Opp IP R ER ERA H BB SO HR W L SV BS
5/22/09 PHI 3.0 2 2 6.00 6 1 2 1 0 0 0 0
5/23/09 PHI 2.0 0 0 0.00 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
5/24/09 PHI 3.0 1 1 3.00 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 0
5/25/09 at TEX 1.0 1 1 9.00 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
5/26/09 at TEX 4.0 4 4 9.00 5 1 3 1 0 0 0 0



Home Pitcher

TEXAS RANGERS -- HOLLAND,DEREK (L)

GS W L IP H R ER BB SO ERA Day Ngt Grs Trf
W L W L W L W L
Away 1 0 0 5.2 5 3 3 0 4 4.76 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Home 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 1 0 0 5.2 5 3 3 0 4 4.76 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 BULLPEN FOR HOLLAND,DEREK
GMS IP R ER ERA H BB SO HR W L SV BS
1 4.1 2 2 4.15 6 1 4 0 1 0 1 1
Last Five Starts
Date Opp SC Dec IP R ER H BB SO HR H/Open H/Close Tot Op Tot Cl
5/22/09 at HOU 6-5 5.2 3 3 5 0 4 1 -113 -300 10.0-125



VS. Opponent ( Last 5 Starts - Since 1997)
Date Opp SC Dec IP R ER H BB SO HR H/Open H/Close Tot Op Tot Cl

Bullpen ( Last 5 Games )
Date Opp IP R ER ERA H BB SO HR W L SV BS
5/20/09 at DET 3.0 0 0 0.00 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
5/22/09 at HOU 4.1 2 2 4.15 6 1 4 0 1 0 1 1
5/23/09 at HOU 2.1 0 0 0.00 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0
5/25/09 NYY 4.0 4 4 9.00 8 2 1 0 0 0 0 0
5/26/09 NYY 3.1 0 0 0.00 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 0

 

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Trends - NY Yankees at Texas

Trends - NY Yankees at Texas

Trends - NY Yankees at Texas


W/L Trends

NY Yankees

Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite of -110 to -150.
Yankees are 11-2 in their last 13 games as a favorite.
Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 road games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 11-3 in their last 14 games on grass.
Yankees are 11-3 in their last 14 overall.
Yankees are 55-21 in their last 76 Wednesday games.
Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. American League West.
Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 42-17 in their last 59 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Yankees are 7-3 in their last 10 road games.
Yankees are 44-19 in their last 63 during game 3 of a series.
Yankees are 4-1 in Burnetts last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Yankees are 0-4 in Burnetts last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.


Texas

Rangers are 9-1 in their last 10 home games.
Rangers are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Rangers are 13-3 in their last 16 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 8-2 in their last 10 games following a win.
Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Rangers are 7-2 in their last 9 games as an underdog of +110 to +150.
Rangers are 12-4 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 Wednesday games.
Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 games as a home underdog.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.


OU Trends

NY Yankees

Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 vs. American League West.
Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 road games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Under is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 Wednesday games.
Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 7-2 in Yankees last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Yankees last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Burnetts last 4 starts overall.
Under is 4-0 in Burnetts last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Burnetts last 5 starts as a favorite.
Under is 4-1 in Burnetts last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.


Texas

Under is 6-0 in Rangers last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 games as an underdog of +110 to +150.
Under is 6-0 in Rangers last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 7-1 in Rangers last 8 games as an underdog.
Under is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 games following a win.
Under is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 games as a home underdog of +110 to +150.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 home games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 games as a home underdog.
Under is 8-2 in Rangers last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-2 in Rangers last 9 Wednesday games.
Under is 7-2 in Rangers last 9 overall.
Under is 7-2 in Rangers last 9 on grass.
Under is 10-4 in Rangers last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.


Head to Head

Yankees are 22-8 in the last 30 meetings.
Yankees are 32-13 in the last 45 meetings in Texas.


Umpire Trends - Mike Muchlinski

Under is 4-0 in Muchlinskis last 4 games behind home plate vs. Texas.
Under is 4-1 in Muchlinskis last 5 games behind home plate.
Home team is 7-2 in Muchlinskis last 9 games behind home plate.
Under is 5-2 in Muchlinskis last 7 Wednesday games behind home plate.

 

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Boston Red Sox (27-19) at Minnesota Twins (23-24), 8:10 p.m.

Boston Red Sox (27-19) at Minnesota Twins (23-24), 8:10 p.m.

Boston Red Sox (27-19) at Minnesota Twins (23-24), 8:10 p.m.

Probable Starting Pitchers: Boston - Daisuke Matsuzaka (0-2, 10.32) Minnesota - Kevin Slowey (6-1, 4.23)

Kevin Slowey takes aim at win No. 7 this evening when the Minnesota Twins continue their four-game series against the Boston Red Sox at the Metrodome.

Slowey won his second straight decision on Friday against Milwaukee, as he allowed three runs (two earned) and eight hits in 7 1/3 innings. He also struck out four without walking a batter and improved to 6-1 on the season, while lowering his earned run average to 4.23.

Minnesota, though, has given Slowey plenty of offense in his nine starts, providing him with a major-league best 8.62 runs of support.

The 25-year-old right-hander defeated the Red Sox the only other time he faced them back in 2007, giving up four runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings.

Minnesota snapped a six-game losing streak to the Red Sox on Tuesday, as Nick Blackburn pitched seven strong innings and Justin Morneau drilled a three-run homer, lifting the Twins to a 5-2 win.

Blackburn (4-2) allowed two runs -- one earned -- on eight hits with seven strikeouts and two walks for the Twins, who evened this four-game series at one apiece and in the process won for the fifth time in their last six games overall.

"It was a very good game, and Blackburn was fantastic -- he gave us a great effort," said Twins manager Ron Gardenhire.

Jon Lester suffered the loss for Boston, which lost for only the third time in its last eight tries. Lester (3-5) yielded five runs on six hits with four strikeouts and three walks over six innings of work.

Jacoby Ellsbury finished 2-for-5 and scored both runs in the loss. Ellsbury in the process extended his hitting streak to 21 games, which is the longest hit streak for a Red Sox player since Kevin Youkilis hit in 23 consecutive games in 2007.

Hoping to get the Red Sox back on track tonight will be righty Daisuke Matsuzaka, who will be making his second start since coming off the disabled list with arm fatigue. Matsuzaka lost in his return to action on Friday against Johan Santana and the New York Mets, surrendering four runs and five hits in five innings to fall to 0-2 on the year to go along with a 10.32 ERA.

Matsuzaka, though, is 2-0 lifetime against the Twins with a 1.61 ERA in three starts.

Boston won four of its seven matchups with the Twins last season, but won the final three meetings of the season. That trend has carried into this season, as the Red Sox have lost just one of their four meetings with Minnesota.

 

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Matchup -- Boston at Minnesota

Matchup -- Boston at Minnesota

Matchup -- Boston at Minnesota

Boston Red Sox (27-19) at Minnesota Twins (23-24)
Game One Boston 6, Minnesota 5
Game Two Minnesota 5, Boston 2
Game Three Wednesday, May 27th, 8:10 p.m.
Game Four Thursday, May 28th, 1:10 p.m.
Records
2009 Head-to-Head Record Boston 3-1 (2-0 at Bos; 1-1 at Min)
2008 Head-to-Head Record Boston 4-3 (3-0 at Bos; 1-3 at Min)
2007 Head-to-Head Record Boston 4-3 (2-2 at Bos; 2-1 at Min)
2006 Head-to-Head Record Minnesota 5-1 (2-1 at Bos; 3-0 at Min)
Home Record Boston 17-6; Minnesota 18-10
Away Record Boston 10-13; Minnesota 5-14
Current Streak Boston (L1); Minnesota (W1)
Record vs. Central Division Boston 6-3
Record vs. Eastern Division Minnesota 4-13
2009 Meetings
4/21 - Postponed at Boston (Made-up April 22nd)
4/22 - Boston, 10-1 (6 2/3) (at Bos - WP: Wakefield; LP: Baker)
4/22 - Boston, 7-3 (at Bos - WP: Penny; LP: Liriano)
5/25 - Boston, 6-5 (at Min - WP: Penny; LP: Liriano)
5/26 - Minnesota, 5-2 (at Min - WP: Blackburn; LP: Lester)
2008 Meetings
5/09 - Minnesota, 7-6 (at Min - WP: Crain; LP: Papelbon)
5/10 - Boston, 5-2 (at Min - WP: Matsuzaka; LP: Perkins)
5/11 - Minnesota, 9-8 (at Min - WP: Blackburn; LP: Wakefield)
5/12 - Minnesota, 7-3 (at Min - WP: L.Hernandez; LP: C.Buchholz)
7/07 - Boston, 1-0 (at Bos - WP: Okajima; LP: Bass)
7/08 - Boston, 6-5 (at Bos - WP: Aardsma; LP: Guerrier)
7/09 - Boston, 18-5 (at Bos - WP: Beckett; LP: L.Hernandez)
2007 Meetings
5/04 - Boston, 2-0 (at Min - WP: Wakefield; LP: Silva)
5/05 - Minnesota, 2-1 (at Min - WP: Jo.Santana; LP: Tavarez)
5/06 - Boston, 4-3 (at Min - WP: Schilling; LP: Ponson)
9/27 - Minnesota, 5-4 (at Bos - WP: Bonser; LP: Beckett)
9/28 - Boston, 5-2 (at Bos - WP: Matsuzaka; LP: Slowey)
9/29 - Boston, 6-4 (at Bos - WP: Wakefield; LP: Blackburn)
9/30 - Minnesota, 3-2 (at Bos - WP: Garza; LP: Tavarez)
2006 Meetings
6/13 - Minnesota, 5-2 (12) (at Min - WP: D.Reyes; LP: Tavarez)
6/14 - Minnesota, 8-1 (at Min - WP: Radke; LP: Clement)
6/15 - Minnesota, 5-3 (at Min - WP: Silva; LP: Wakefield)
9/19 - Minnesota, 7-3 (at Bos - WP: Garza; LP: Wakefield)
9/20 - Minnesota, 8-2 (at Bos - WP: Bonser; LP: Hansen)
9/21 - Boston, 6-0 (at Bos - WP: Beckett; LP: Jo.Santana)
Boston last five games Minnesota last five games
5/22 - L vs. NY Mets, 3-5 5/22 - W vs. Milwaukee, 11-3
5/23 - L vs. NY Mets, 2-3 5/23 - W vs. Milwaukee, 6-2
5/24 - W vs. NY Mets, 12-5 5/24 - W vs. Milwaukee, 6-3
5/25 - W at Minnesota, 6-5 5/25 - L vs. Boston, 5-6
5/26 - L at Minnesota, 2-5 5/26 - W vs. Boston, 5-2

 

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Preview: Red Sox (27-19) at Twins (23-24)

Preview: Red Sox (27-19) at Twins (23-24)

Preview: Red Sox (27-19) at Twins (23-24)
Date: May 27, 2009 8:10 PM EDT

With their offense rolling, the Minnesota Twins are getting tremendous production from the No. 3 hitter in their lineup.

At this point, the Boston Red Sox are simply hoping for any kind of contribution from their regular No. 3 hitter.

Justin Morneau looks to continue his power surge and lead the Twins to their sixth victory in seven games on Wednesday night when they continue their four-game series against the Red Sox and the struggling David Ortiz, who has recently been dropped in the batting order.

In Minnesota's 5-2 win over Boston (27-19) on Tuesday night, Morneau's 14th homer - a three-run shot - capped a five-run fifth inning for the Twins (23-24), who have won five of six after losing a season-high six in a row.


Morneau is batting .529 (9 for 17) with two home runs and 11 RBIs in his last five games and is tied with Philadelphia's Raul Ibanez for the third-most RBIs in the majors (44).

"That dude's got a lot of power," Tuesday's winning pitcher Nick Blackburn said of Morneau.

Morneau is batting .417 (25 for 60) with seven home runs and 25 RBIs in his last 16 home games and is 5 for 9 with a homer and a double lifetime versus scheduled starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (0-2, 10.32 ERA).

While Morneau is helping Joe Mauer carry Minnesota's offense, Red Sox manager Terry Francona moved Ortiz to sixth in the order Tuesday - the first time the five-time All-Star was out of the No. 3 spot since May 13, 2005.

"Got to work my way up, right? I'm going to play and follow orders,' the slumping slugger said.

Ortiz went 1 for 3 with a double Tuesday and is 4 for 27 with a homer and three RBIs in seven games since sitting out Boston's series against Seattle May 15-17. He's batting .197 with one home run and 18 RBIs in 41 games.

Besides Ortiz, the Red Sox are also hoping Matsuzaka can get back on track.

Matsuzaka was instrumental to Boston's success last season by going 18-3 with a 2.90 ERA, but has struggled through three starts this year.

In his first start since coming off the disabled list because of right arm fatigue, Matsuzaka allowed four runs and five hits while throwing 80 pitches in five innings of a 5-3 loss to the New York Mets on Friday. The right-hander was placed on the DL on April 15, one day after he was tagged for five runs and five hits in one inning at Oakland.

While the Red Sox have lost all three of Matsuzaka's starts this season, they've won all three of his outings against the Twins. Matsuzaka is 2-0 with a 1.61 ERA in those games.

Minnesota counters with Kevin Slowey (6-1, 4.23), who is tied for third in the AL in victories, but has only recently looked like one of the top pitchers in the league.

Slowey, who is backed by a major league-best 8.62 runs of support, is 2-0 with a 2.14 ERA in his last three starts after posting a 5.50 ERA in his first six.

On Saturday, the right-hander permitted three runs, eight hits and no walks with four strikeouts in 7 1-3 innings of an 11-3 win over Milwaukee. Slowey has the major's best strikeout-to-walk ratio with 39 strikeouts and four base on balls in 55 1-3 innings.

In his only career start against the Red Sox on Sept. 28, 2007, Slowey gave up four runs and seven hits in 5 2-3 innings of a 5-2 loss at Fenway Park.

 

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Red Sox vs Twins

Red Sox vs Twins

Red Sox vs Twins

Game Time: 8:10 p.m. ET

Stadium: Metrodome Surface: Turf






Boston
Date at Opp SC Time
/Sur Home
Open Home
Close Total
Open Total
Close Starter Dec O/U
5/16/09 At Sea 5-3 N/g +153 +145 9.0-130 9.0+120 Beckett,jo W U
5/17/09 At Sea 2-3 D/g +120 +125 9.0-130 8.5-120 Masterson,ju L U
5/19/09 Tor 2-1 N/g -160 -137 10.0-105 10.0-110 Wakefield,ti W U
5/20/09 Tor 8-3 N/g -125 -130 9.5-130 10.0-105 Penny,br W O
5/21/09 Tor 5-1 N/g -165 -180 10.0+100 10.5-125 Lester,jo W U
5/22/09 Nym 3-5 N/g +115 -105 8.5+100 8.5-125 Matsuzaka,da L U
5/23/09 Nym 2-3 N/g -165 -190 9.5-115 10.0+100 Beckett,jo L U
5/24/09 Nym 12-5 D/g -170 -190 10.0-130 10.0-130 Wakefield,ti W O
5/25/09 At Min 6-5 D/t -123 -125 9.5+105 9.0-120 Penny,br W O
5/26/09 At Min 2-5 N/t +105 -105 9.5+105 9.0-110 Lester,jo L U
Minnesota
Date at Opp SC Time
/Sur Home
Open Home
Close Total
Open Total
Close Starter Dec O/U
5/17/09 At Nyy 2-3 D/g -200 -170 10.0-105 10.0-105 Slowey,ke L U
5/18/09 At Nyy 6-7 N/g -170 -170 10.0+100 9.5-115 Perkins,gl L O
5/19/09 At Cws 2-6 N/g -143 -118 9.0+110 8.5-105 Baker,sc L U
5/20/09 At Cws 4-7 N/g -117 -110 8.5-110 8.5-125 Liriano,fr L O
5/21/09 At Cws 20-1 D/g -115 -105 9.5-110 9.5-115 Blackburn,ni W O
5/22/09 Mlw 11-3 N/t -120 -137 9.0-115 9.0-120 Slowey,ke W O
5/23/09 Mlw 6-2 N/t +112 -120 9.5-115 10.0-125 Swarzak,an W U
5/24/09 Mlw 6-3 N/t -115 -135 9.5+105 9.0-125 Baker,sc W P
5/25/09 Bos 5-6 D/t -123 -125 9.5+105 9.0-120 Liriano,fr L O
5/26/09 Bos 5-2 N/t +105 -105 9.5+105 9.0-110 Blackburn,ni W U



Head-To-Head

Head-To-Head
Date Opp SC Time
/Sur Home
Open Home
Close Total
Open Total
Close Winner Dec O/U
5/10/08 Bos 2-5 N/t +152 +150 9.0+100 8.5-125 Matsuzaka,da L U
5/11/08 Bos 9-8 N/t +110 +110 9.0-125 9.0+100 Blackburn,ni W O
5/12/08 Bos 7-3 N/t +108 +122 9.0-130 9.5-110 Hernandez,li W O
7/07/08 Min 1-0 N/g -178 -160 9.0-125 9.0-110 Okajima,hi W U
7/08/08 Min 6-5 N/g -175 -170 9.5+100 9.5-110 Aardsma,da W O
7/09/08 Min 18-5 D/g -220 -250 8.5-120 9.5-110 Beckett,jo W O
4/22/09 Min 7-3 N/g -135 -130 9.0-130 9.5-120 Penny,br W O
4/22/09 Min 10-1 D/g -160 -150 9.5-110 9.5-105 Wakefield,ti W O
5/25/09 Bos 5-6 D/t -123 -125 9.5+105 9.0-120 Penny,br L O
5/26/09 Bos 5-2 N/t +105 -105 9.5+105 9.0-110 Blackburn,ni W U



W/L Record Comparison

Boston
Home Units Away Units Total Units
2009 17-6 +803 10-13 -523 27-19 +280
Last 10 4-2 +105 2-2 -25 6-4 +80
Minnesota
Home Units Away Units Total Units
2009 18-10 +582 5-14 -840 23-24 -258
Last 10 4-1 +275 1-4 -300 5-5 -25
RECORDS
Day Night Grass Turf Fav Dog
Boston 9-6 18-13 25-15 2-4 19-13 7-3
Minnesota 3-10 20-14 5-14 18-10 14-10 6-13



Over/Under Comparison
(Based on taking the Over)

Boston
Home Units Away Units Total Units
2009 12-10 +85 11-8 +195 23-18 +280
Last 10 2-4 -260 1-3 -250 3-7 -510
Minnesota
Home Units Away Units Total Units
2009 17-9 +700 6-11 -620 23-20 +80
Last 10 2-2 -35 3-2 +90 5-4 +55



Value Index

LV MONEY LINE
OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE
(MATSUZAKA,DA) - BOS -180 2
(SLOWEY,KE) - MIN -107 -107 -180 -105

LV OVER/UNDER
OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE
OVER/UNDER 9.5 9.5 8.0 1.5 UN




Away Pitcher

BOSTON RED SOX -- MATSUZAKA,DAISUKE (R)

GS W L IP H R ER BB SO ERA Day Ngt Grs Trf
W L W L W L W L
Away 1 0 0 1.0 5 5 5 2 0 45.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Home 2 0 2 10.1 14 8 8 5 9 6.97 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0
Total 3 0 2 11.1 19 13 13 7 9 10.32 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0
2009 BULLPEN FOR MATSUZAKA,DAISUKE
GMS IP R ER ERA H BB SO HR W L SV BS
3 18.1 2 2 0.98 10 11 18 0 0 1 0 0
Last Five Starts
Date Opp SC Dec IP R ER H BB SO HR H/Open H/Close Tot Op Tot Cl
4/09/09 TB 3-4 L 5.1 4 4 9 3 5 3 -170 -145 9.0+105 8.5-105
4/14/09 at OAK 5-6 1.0 5 5 5 2 0 0 +140 +125 8.5-110 8.0-115
5/22/09 NYM 3-5 L 5.0 4 4 5 2 4 1 +115 -105 8.5+100 8.5-125

VS. Opponent ( Last 5 Starts - Since 1997)
Date Opp SC Dec IP R ER H BB SO HR H/Open H/Close Tot Op Tot Cl
5/10/08 at MIN 5-2 W 7.0 2 2 6 3 7 0 +152 +150 9.0+100 8.5-125
7/07/08 MIN 1-0 7.1 0 0 6 3 5 0 -178 -160 9.0-125 9.0-110

Bullpen ( Last 5 Games )
Date Opp IP R ER ERA H BB SO HR W L SV BS
5/22/09 NYM 4.0 1 1 2.25 3 1 3 0 0 0 0 0
5/23/09 NYM 1.0 2 2 18.00 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 1
5/24/09 NYM 3.0 0 0 0.00 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0
5/25/09 at MIN 3.2 2 2 4.91 2 0 3 1 0 0 1 0
5/26/09 at MIN 2.0 0 0 0.00 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 0



Home Pitcher

MINNESOTA TWINS -- SLOWEY,KEVIN (R)

GS W L IP H R ER BB SO ERA Day Ngt Grs Trf
W L W L W L W L
Away 3 1 1 18.2 21 6 6 0 17 2.89 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0
Home 6 5 0 36.2 52 21 20 4 22 4.91 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 0
Total 9 6 1 55.1 73 27 26 4 39 4.23 0 0 6 1 1 1 5 0
2009 BULLPEN FOR SLOWEY,KEVIN
GMS IP R ER ERA H BB SO HR W L SV BS
9 22.0 6 6 2.45 17 6 18 4 0 2 2 1
Last Five Starts
Date Opp SC Dec IP R ER H BB SO HR H/Open H/Close Tot Op Tot Cl
5/01/09 KC 7-5 W 5.0 5 5 8 0 4 0 -150 -172 9.5-110 9.0-110
5/06/09 at BAL 1-4 L 3.0 3 3 6 0 2 1 -110 +105 10.0-130 10.5-105
5/12/09 DET 6-2 W 6.0 1 1 8 2 2 1 -105 -135 9.0-120 9.0-115
5/17/09 at NYY 2-3 7.2 2 2 7 0 8 1 -200 -170 10.0-105 10.0-105
5/22/09 MLW 11-3 W 7.1 3 2 8 0 4 0 -120 -137 9.0-115 9.0-120
VS. Opponent ( Last 5 Starts - Since 1997)
Date Opp SC Dec IP R ER H BB SO HR H/Open H/Close Tot Op Tot Cl

Bullpen ( Last 5 Games )
Date Opp IP R ER ERA H BB SO HR W L SV BS
5/22/09 MLW 1.2 0 0 0.00 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
5/23/09 MLW 2.0 2 2 9.00 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0
5/24/09 MLW 0.2 0 0 0.00 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
5/25/09 BOS 5.0 1 1 1.80 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
5/26/09 BOS 2.0 0 0 0.00 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 0

 

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Trends - Boston at Minnesota

Trends - Boston at Minnesota

Trends - Boston at Minnesota


W/L Trends

Boston
Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 8-2 in their last 10 during game 3 of a series.
Red Sox are 8-3 in their last 11 games as an underdog of +110 to +150.
Red Sox are 8-3 in their last 11 games as a road underdog of +110 to +150.
Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 Wednesday games.
Red Sox are 46-19 in their last 65 vs. American League Central.
Red Sox are 7-3 in their last 10 games following a loss.
Red Sox are 32-15 in their last 47 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 57-27 in their last 84 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Red Sox are 5-11 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 road games.
Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 games on fieldturf.
Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 road games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Red Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Matsuzakas last 4 starts on fieldturf.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Matsuzakas last 4 road starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Red Sox are 10-1 in Matsuzakas last 11 starts vs. American League Central.
Red Sox are 7-1 in Matsuzakas last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.
Red Sox are 6-1 in Matsuzakas last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Red Sox are 14-3 in Matsuzakas last 17 road starts.
Red Sox are 28-9 in Matsuzakas last 37 starts.
Red Sox are 10-4 in Matsuzakas last 14 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 5-2 in Matsuzakas last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 5-2 in Matsuzakas last 7 starts as an underdog of +110 to +150.
Red Sox are 5-2 in Matsuzakas last 7 starts as a road underdog of +110 to +150.
Red Sox are 20-8 in Matsuzakas last 28 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 5-2 in Matsuzakas last 7 starts as a road underdog.
Red Sox are 9-4 in Matsuzakas last 13 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 11-5 in Matsuzakas last 16 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Red Sox are 35-16 in Matsuzakas last 51 starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Red Sox are 2-5 in Matsuzakas last 7 Wednesday starts.


Minnesota


Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 10-1 in their last 11 games as a favorite.
Twins are 7-1 in their last 8 games on fieldturf.
Twins are 7-1 in their last 8 games as a favorite of -110 to -150.
Twins are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 45-16 in their last 61 games as a home favorite.
Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a win.
Twins are 40-16 in their last 56 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Twins are 40-16 in their last 56 home games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Twins are 36-15 in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Twins are 52-22 in their last 74 home games.
Twins are 35-16 in their last 51 games as a home favorite of -110 to -150.
Twins are 16-35 in their last 51 vs. American League East.
Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 Wednesday games.
Twins are 4-0 in Sloweys last 4 starts on fieldturf.
Twins are 4-0 in Sloweys last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 4-0 in Sloweys last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 6-0 in Sloweys last 6 home starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Twins are 7-1 in Sloweys last 8 starts as a home favorite of -110 to -150.
Twins are 7-1 in Sloweys last 8 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Twins are 5-1 in Sloweys last 6 Wednesday starts.
Twins are 13-3 in Sloweys last 16 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 13-3 in Sloweys last 16 home starts.
Twins are 8-2 in Sloweys last 10 starts as a favorite of -110 to -150.
Twins are 4-1 in Sloweys last 5 starts as a favorite.
Twins are 13-4 in Sloweys last 17 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 16-5 in Sloweys last 21 starts as a home favorite.
Twins are 8-3 in Sloweys last 11 starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Twins are 5-2 in Sloweys last 7 starts.
Twins are 1-11 in Sloweys last 12 starts vs. American League East.


OU Trends

Boston
Over is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 vs. American League Central.
Under is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Red Sox last 7 games following a loss.
Under is 5-1-1 in Red Sox last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 17-4 in Red Sox last 21 Wednesday games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Red Sox last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Red Sox last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Red Sox last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Red Sox last 6 road games.
Under is 8-3-1 in Red Sox last 12 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 games as an underdog of +110 to +150.
Under is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 games as a road underdog of +110 to +150.
Over is 15-7-1 in Red Sox last 23 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-0-1 in Matsuzakas last 6 road starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Under is 6-1-1 in Matsuzakas last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-1 in Matsuzakas last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 5-1-1 in Matsuzakas last 7 starts vs. American League Central.
Under is 14-3-2 in Matsuzakas last 19 starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Over is 4-1 in Matsuzakas last 5 starts as an underdog.
Under is 15-6 in Matsuzakas last 21 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-4-1 in Matsuzakas last 15 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 14-6 in Matsuzakas last 20 starts following a team loss in their previous game.


Minnesota

Over is 21-7 in Twins last 28 Wednesday games.
Over is 13-5 in Twins last 18 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2-1 in Twins last 8 vs. American League East.
Under is 5-2 in Twins last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Twins last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 25-10-3 in Twins last 38 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-3 in Twins last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Twins last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 9-4 in Twins last 13 games as a home favorite.
Over is 7-1 in Sloweys last 8 starts on fieldturf.
Over is 6-1 in Sloweys last 7 starts as a home favorite.
Over is 6-1 in Sloweys last 7 home starts.
Over is 4-1 in Sloweys last 5 starts as a home favorite of -110 to -150.
Over is 4-1 in Sloweys last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Sloweys last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Sloweys last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Sloweys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Sloweys last 8 starts as a favorite.
Over is 6-2 in Sloweys last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 8-3 in Sloweys last 11 starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Over is 5-2 in Sloweys last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.


Head to Head

Red Sox are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 18-8-1 in the last 27 meetings in Minnesota.
Red Sox are 5-12 in the last 17 meetings in Minnesota.


Umpire Trends - Chris Guccione

Home team is 6-0 in Gucciones last 6 games behind home plate.
Over is 5-1 in Gucciones last 6 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-1 in Gucciones last 6 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Home team is 6-2 in Gucciones last 8 games behind home plate vs. Boston.
Home team is 17-7 in Gucciones last 24 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Over is 15-7 in Gucciones last 22 games behind home plate vs. Boston.
Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Guccione behind home plate.

 

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Washington Nationals (13-32) at New York Mets (25-20), 7:10 p.m.

Washington Nationals (13-32) at New York Mets (25-20), 7:10 p.m.

Washington Nationals (13-32) at New York Mets (25-20), 7:10 p.m.

Probable Starting Pitchers: Washington - Jordan Zimmermann (2-1, 5.71) New York - Johan Santana (6-2, 1.50)

New York Mets ace Johan Santana is starting to heat up and that spells doom for opposing lineups. Santana will take the mound tonight versus the NL East-rival Washington Nationals in the finale of a three-game series at Citi Field.

Santana has won back-to-back starts and is 5-1 over his last six decisions. The left-hander is coming off a 5-3 win at Boston on Friday, when he held the Red Sox to three runs, two of which were earned, in seven innings of work. Santana also struck out eight batters and issued just one walk to improve to 6-2 with an NL-best 1.50 earned run average over nine starts.

The two-time AL Cy Young Award winner has fanned six or more batters in every start this season and will put his strong home record on the line tonight. In five starts at Citi Field, Santana is 3-1 with a minuscule 0.81 ERA. He will take on the Nationals for the second time this season after beating them on April 24 with six innings of one-run ball and 10 K's. Santana is 5-1 with a 2.36 earned run average in six career starts against Washington.

New York hopes that Santana can duplicate what starter Livan Hernandez did in Tuesday's 6-1 victory over the Nationals. Hernandez allowed one run on nine hits with six strikeouts in his first complete game of the season and the 46th of his career. The righty has thrown more innings (54 2/3) than any Mets pitcher other than Santana.

"I think this day is about Livan. He went out there and he took matters into his own hands. He went the distance, and I think that's the first complete game we got this year," said outfielder Gary Sheffield, who went 2-for-3 and belted a three-run homer for the second straight night.

Fernando Martinez, who was called up prior to the game, went 0-for-3 with an RBI in his major league debut for New York, which has won two straight, four of five and 15 of its last 22 games. The Mets have also won eight of the last 10 games at brand new Citi Field, and will also host the Florida Marlins for three games on the residency.

In injury news for the Mets, shortstop Jose Reyes (right calf) and outfielder Ryan Church (right hamstring) were placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday. The ballclub was also without center fielder Carlos Beltran (right tibia), who is expected to miss at least one more game after an MRI Tuesday revealed an inflamed tibia.

Adam Dunn went 2-for-3 with a home run and recorded the 1,000th hit of his career with a single to left in the second inning. Josh Willingham and Cristian Guzman also had a pair of hits for the Nationals, who have lost 11 of their last 13 games and hold the worst record in the majors at 13-32.

Ryan Zimmerman, who had reached base safely in his previous 43 games, finished 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts against Hernandez to have his streak come to an end. Zimmerman's run is a single-season franchise record.

Nats starter Craig Stammen suffered the loss for giving up three runs and seven hits in five innings of work. Jason Bergmann allowed three runs in the sixth inning in relief.

"He did a decent job," Washington manager Manny Acta said of Stammen. "The thing today was, he was hurt by pitching behind in the count a couple of times. He gave up three runs in five innings and got his pitch count up. At least these kids are not going out there and embarrassing themselves."

Acta will hand the ball to rookie Jordan Zimmermann on Wednesday and he is 0-1 with four straight no-decisions over his last five trips to the mound. Zimmermann, who won his first two starts of his career, last took the hill on May 22 versus Baltimore, as he tossed seven frames and gave up just two runs in a 4-2 loss.

Zimmermann has yielded at least two runs in six of seven starts this season, including four outings in which he's given up at least five runs. The righty is 2-1 with a 5.71 ERA in seven starts this season and will face the Mets for the second time. In an 8-1 win at Citi Field on April 26, Zimmermann was reached for only one run on six hits through 5 1/3 innings.

New York won two of three games versus Washington at Citi Field in late April and has won 11 of the past 14 matchups in the series.

 

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Matchup -- Washington at New York Mets

Matchup -- Washington at New York Mets

Matchup -- Washington at New York Mets

Washington Nationals (13-32) at New York Mets (25-20)
Game One New York 5, Washington 2
Game Two New York 6, Washington 1
Game Three Wednesday, May 27th, 7:10 p.m.
Records
2009 Head-to-Head Record New York 4-1 (0-0 at Was; 4-1 at NY)
2008 Head-to-Head Record New York 12-6 (6-3 at Was; 6-3 at NY)
2007 Head-to-Head Record Tied 9-9 (NY 6-3 at Was; 3-6 at Home)
2006 Head-to-Head Record New York 12-6 (8-1 at Was; 4-5 at NY)
Home Record Washington 7-16; New York 14-8
Away Record Washington 6-16; New York 11-12
Current Streak Washington (L2); New York (W2)
Record vs. Eastern Division Washington 5-21; New York 12-8
2009 Meetings
4/24 - New York, 4-3 (at NY - WP: J.Santana; LP: Olsen)
4/25 - New York, 8-2 (at NY - WP: Pelfrey; LP: D.Cabrera)
4/26 - Washington, 8-1 (at NY - WP: Zimmermann; LP: Ol.Perez)
5/25 - New York, 5-2 (at NY - WP: J.Maine; LP: Lannan)
5/26 - New York, 6-1 (at NY - WP: L.Hernandez; LP: Stammen)
2008 Meetings
4/15 - New York, 6-0 (at NY - WP: Pelfrey; LP: Od.Perez)
4/16 - New York, 5-2 (at NY - WP: Maine; LP: Chico)
4/17 - New York, 3-2 (14) (at NY - WP: J.Sosa; LP: Hanrahan)
4/23 - New York, 7-2 (at Was - WP: J.Santana; LP: Redding)
4/24 - Washington, 10-5 (at Was - WP: O'Connor; LP: Ol.Perez)
5/12 - Washington, 10-4 (at NY - WP: Od.Perez; LP: Figueroa)
5/13 - New York, 6-3 (at NY - WP: Maine; LP: Lannan)
5/14 - Washington, 5-3 (at NY - WP: Redding; LP: C.Vargas)
5/15 - Washington, 1-0 (at NY - WP: Bergmann; LP: Pelfrey)
8/12 - New York, 4-3 (at Was - WP: J.Santana; LP: S.Rivera)
8/13 - New York, 12-0 (at Was - WP: Maine; LP: Bergmann)
8/14 - New York, 9-3 (at Was - WP: Ol.Perez; LP: Balester)
9/09 - New York, 10-8 (at NY - WP: J.Smith; LP: Manning)
9/10 - New York, 13-10 (at NY - WP: J.Smith; LP: S.Rivera)
9/15 - Washington, 7-2 (at Was - WP: Lannan; LP: P.Martinez)
9/16 - Washington, 1-0 (at Was - WP: Od.Perez; LP: Pelfrey)
9/17 - New York, 9-7 (at Was - WP: Knight; LP: Martis)
9/18 - New York, 7-2 (at Was - WP: J.Santana; LP: Redding)
2007 Meetings
4/13 - New York, 3-2 (at NY - WP: Heilman; LP: R.Wagner)
4/14 - Washington, 6-2 (at NY - WP: S.Hill; LP: O.Hernandez)
4/15 - Postponed at New York (Made-up July 28th)
4/27 - Washington, 4-3 (at Was - WP: Chico; LP: Ol.Perez)
4/28 - New York, 6-2 (12) (at Was - WP: Sele; LP: S.Rivera)
4/29 - New York, 1-0 (at Was - WP: Maine; LP: Bergmann)
7/27 - Washington, 6-2 (at NY - WP: Bacsik; LP: Sosa)
7/28 - New York, 3-1 (at NY - WP: O.Hernandez; LP: S.Rivera)
7/28 - Washington, 6-5 (at NY - WP: Rauch; LP: Feliciano)
7/29 - New York, 5-0 (4 2/3) (at NY - WP: Maine; LP: Traber)
8/17 - New York, 6-2 (at Was - WP: Glavine; LP: Chico)
8/18 - New York, 7-4 (at Was - WP: Ol.Perez; LP: Lannan)
8/19 - New York, 8-2 (at Was - WP: O.Hernandez; LP: Rauch)
9/17 - Washington, 12-4 (at Was - WP: Albaladejo; LP: Sele)
9/18 - Washington, 9-8 (at Was - WP: Colome; LP: Maine)
9/19 - New York, 8-4 (at Was - WP: Pelfrey; LP: Chico)
9/24 - Washington, 13-4 (at NY - WP: Chico; LP: Pelfrey)
9/25 - Washington, 10-9 (at NY - WP: Bergmann; LP: Glavine)
9/26 - Washington, 9-6 (at NY - WP: Hanrahan; LP: J.Smith)
2006 Meetings
4/03 - New York, 3-2 (at NY - WP: Glavine; LP: L.Hernandez)
4/05 - Washington, 9-5 (10) (at NY - WP: C.Cordero; LP: Julio)
4/06 - New York, 10-5 (at NY - WP: P.Martinez; LP: Ra.Ortiz)
4/11 - New York, 7-1 (at Was - WP: Bannister; LP: Ra.Ortiz)
4/12 - New York, 3-1 (at Was - WP: P.Martinez; LP: Armas)
4/13 - New York, 13-4 (at Was - WP: V.Zambrano; LP: L.Hernandez)
5/01 - New York, 2-1 (at NY - WP: B.Wagner; LP: Majewski)
5/02 - Washington, 6-2 (at NY - WP: O'Connor; LP: Maine)
8/11 - Washington, 2-1 (at Was - WP: Traber; LP: Glavine)
8/12 - New York. 6-4 (at Was - WP: Feliciano; LP: Schroder)
8/13 - New York, 3-1 (at Was - WP: Bradford; LP: Rauch)
9/22 - Washington, 3-2 (at NY - WP: P.Astacio; LP: O.Hernandez)
9/23 - New York, 12-6 (at NY - WP: Maine; LP: O'Connor)
9/24 - Washington, 5-1 (at NY - WP: Armas; LP: Trachsel)
9/25 - Washington, 7-3 (at NY - WP: B.Perez; LP: Glavine)
9/29 - New York, 4-3 (at Was - WP: Feliciano; LP: Rauch)
9/30 - New York, 13-0 (at Was - WP: Glavine; LP: B.Perez)
10/01 - New York, 6-2 (at Was - WP: Mota; LP: Ra.Ortiz)
Washington last five games New York last five games
5/22 - L vs. Baltimore, 2-4 (12) 5/22 - W at Boston, 5-3
5/23 - L vs. Baltimore, 1-2 5/23 - W at Boston, 3-2
5/24 - W vs. Baltimore, 8-5 5/24 - L at Boston, 5-12
5/25 - L at NY Mets, 2-5 5/25 - W vs. Washington, 5-2
5/26 - L at NY Mets, 1-6 5/26 - W vs. Washington, 6-1

 

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Preview: Nationals (13-32) at Mets (25-20)

Preview: Nationals (13-32) at Mets (25-20)

Preview: Nationals (13-32) at Mets (25-20)

Date: May 27, 2009 7:10 PM EDT

The New York Mets appear to finally be producing offensively when Johan Santana takes the mound. The ace probably wishes they would shore up the defense as well.

Santana looks to win a third consecutive start Wednesday night and help the Mets complete a three-game sweep of the hapless Washington Nationals.

The Mets (25-20) have provided Santana (6-2, 1.50 ERA) with 12 runs of support to help him win his last two starts. That's one more run than they managed in his first seven outings of the season, when he went 4-2 with a 0.78 ERA.

New York is among the worst defensive clubs in baseball with 35 errors, 12 of them coming in Santana's starts with seven in his last three.






"After a mistake or error, you try and bounce back and get the next guy," Santana said.

The two-time Cy Young Award winner overcame three errors Friday, allowing three runs - two earned - and seven hits with eight strikeouts in seven innings of a 5-3 win at Boston.

"It's just another impressive performance for him," Mets manager Jerry Manuel said. "I do hope at some point we play a real, real crisp game behind him."

Lately, the Mets have been better defensively, winning three of their last four games without a miscue to match their longest streak of the season. They did it again Tuesday, and got a complete game from Livan Hernandez to beat Washington 6-1 after taking Monday's series opener 5-2.

The complete game was the club's first since Santana threw a three-hitter in a 2-0 win over Florida on Sept. 27.

New York has won 10 of the last 13 meetings with the Nationals (13-32), including five of six at home. However, the club hasn't swept them in a three-game series since April 15-17, 2008.

Since joining the Mets in a five-player trade from Minnesota prior to the start of the 2008 season, Santana has won all four of his starts against the Nationals with a 2.33 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 27 innings. He beat them again on April 24, yielding one run and six hits while fanning 10 in six innings of a 4-3 victory at Citi Field.

The Mets put All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes and outfielder Ryan Church on the disabled list Tuesday, and said All-Star center fielder Carlos Beltran would sit out until the weekend because of a bone bruise below his right knee.

To fill one of the spots, highly touted outfielder Fernando Martinez was promoted from Triple-A Buffalo. Martinez, 20, went 0 for 3 with a walk in his major league debut.

The Nationals own the worst record in baseball, are have managed only three wins in 17 games since a season-high three-game winning streak May 7-9.

They hope Jordan Zimmermann (2-1, 5.71) can give them another quality start.

The right-hander, who turned 23 Saturday, allowed two runs and six hits with seven strikeouts in seven innings, while the offense generated four hits in a 4-2, 12-inning loss to Baltimore on Friday.

"He threw the ball very well," Nationals manager Manny Acta told the team's official Web site. "He was very aggressive. His fastball has serious life. It showed because he basically manhandled all those lefties. He had a good tempo, good fastball, good slider for him."

Despite that solid performance, Zimmermann is 0-1 with a 6.98 ERA in his last five starts after starting the season by winning his first two with a 2.38 ERA.

One of his victories, though, came at New York on April 26, when he gave up one run and six hits in 5 1-3 innings of an 8-1 win.

 

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Nationals vs Mets

Nationals vs Mets

Nationals vs Mets

Game Time: 7:10 p.m. ET

Stadium: Citi Field Surface: Grass






Washington
Date at Opp SC Time
/Sur Home
Open Home
Close Total
Open Total
Close Starter Dec O/U
5/17/09 Phi 6-8 D/g +100 -110 10.0-105 10.0-115 Zimmerman,jo L O
5/18/09 Pit 7-12 N/g -105 -120 10.0-110 10.0-105 Detwiler,ro L O
5/19/09 Pit 5-8 N/g -127 -148 9.5-130 10.0-110 Martis,sh L O
5/20/09 Pit 1-2 N/g -128 -126 9.5+100 9.0+100 Lannan,jo L U
5/21/09 Pit 5-4 N/g -110 -123 10.0-120 10.5-115 Stammen,cr W U
5/22/09 Bal 2-4 N/g -120 -108 10.0+100 10.0-110 Zimmerman,jo L U
5/23/09 Bal 1-2 N/g +112 +113 10.0+105 9.5+100 Detwiler,ro L U
5/24/09 Bal 8-5 D/g -120 -127 10.0-115 10.0-115 Martis,sh W O
5/25/09 At Nym 2-5 N/g -175 -160 9.0-110 9.0-110 Lannan,jo L U
5/26/09 At Nym 1-6 N/g -168 -137 10.0+105 9.5-130 Stammen,cr L U
New York M
Date at Opp SC Time
/Sur Home
Open Home
Close Total
Open Total
Close Starter Dec O/U
5/16/09 At Sf 9-6 D/g +158 +158 7.5-110 7.5-105 Santana,jo W O
5/17/09 At Sf 0-2 T/g -115 -110 8.5+100 9.0+105 Pelfrey,mi L U
5/18/09 At La 2-3 N/g -145 -143 9.0-115 9.5+100 Redding,ti L U
5/19/09 At La 3-5 N/g -157 -140 8.0+110 8.0-105 Maine,jo L P
5/20/09 At La 1-2 N/g -135 -130 9.5+100 9.5-125 Hernandez,li L U
5/22/09 At Bos 5-3 N/g +115 -105 8.5+100 8.5-125 Santana,jo W U
5/23/09 At Bos 3-2 N/g -165 -190 9.5-115 10.0+100 Pelfrey,mi W U
5/24/09 At Bos 5-12 D/g -170 -190 10.0-130 10.0-130 Redding,ti L O
5/25/09 Was 5-2 N/g -175 -160 9.0-110 9.0-110 Maine,jo W U
5/26/09 Was 6-1 N/g -168 -137 10.0+105 9.5-130 Hernandez,li W U



Head-To-Head

Head-To-Head
Date Opp SC Time
/Sur Home
Open Home
Close Total
Open Total
Close Winner Dec O/U
9/10/08 Was 13-10 N/g -250 -240 9.0+100 8.5-120 Smith,jo W O
9/15/08 Nym 7-2 N/g +160 +145 8.5-125 9.0+100 Lannan,jo W P
9/16/08 Nym 1-0 N/g +168 +145 9.0-110 9.0-120 Perez,od W U
9/17/08 Nym 7-9 N/g +125 +118 9.5-110 9.0-120 Knight,br L O
9/18/08 Nym 2-7 N/g +210 +200 7.5-110 7.5-120 Santana,jo L O
4/24/09 Was 4-3 N/g -270 -280 7.5-120 8.0-110 Santana,jo W U
4/25/09 Was 8-2 D/g -180 -175 9.5-110 10.0-115 Pelfrey,mi W P
4/26/09 Was 1-8 D/g -170 -170 9.5+105 9.5-115 Zimmerman,jo L U
5/25/09 Was 5-2 N/g -175 -160 9.0-110 9.0-110 Maine,jo W U
5/26/09 Was 6-1 N/g -168 -137 10.0+105 9.5-130 Hernandez,li W U



W/L Record Comparison

Washington
Home Units Away Units Total Units
2009 7-17 -962 6-16 -788 13-33 -1750
Last 10 2-6 -512 0-2 -200 2-8 -712
New York M
Home Units Away Units Total Units
2009 14-8 +125 11-12 +1 25-20 +126
Last 10 2-0 +200 3-5 -120 5-5 +80
RECORDS
Day Night Grass Turf Fav Dog
Washington 4-11 9-22 12-31 1-2 3-6 10-26
New York 6-9 19-11 22-18 3-2 17-12 7-8



Over/Under Comparison
(Based on taking the Over)

Washington
Home Units Away Units Total Units
2009 13-10 +200 11-9 +70 24-19 +270
Last 10 4-4 -25 0-2 -240 4-6 -265
New York M
Home Units Away Units Total Units
2009 9-12 -485 11-10 +10 20-22 -475
Last 10 0-2 -240 2-5 -355 2-7 -595



Value Index

LV MONEY LINE
OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE
(ZIMMERMAN,JO) - WAS -180 152
(SANTANA,JO) - NYM -270 -270 -180 -105

LV OVER/UNDER
OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE
OVER/UNDER 8.0 8.0 8.0 PK




Away Pitcher

WASHINGTON NATIONALS -- ZIMMERMAN,JORDAN (R)

GS W L IP H R ER BB SO ERA Day Ngt Grs Trf
W L W L W L W L
Away 3 1 0 17.1 18 12 10 7 17 5.19 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Home 4 1 1 23.2 27 14 14 5 22 5.32 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0
Total 7 2 1 41.0 45 26 24 12 39 5.27 1 0 1 1 2 1 0 0
2009 BULLPEN FOR ZIMMERMAN,JORDAN
GMS IP R ER ERA H BB SO HR W L SV BS
7 24.2 13 13 4.74 22 8 11 3 1 3 1 2
Last Five Starts
Date Opp SC Dec IP R ER H BB SO HR H/Open H/Close Tot Op Tot Cl
5/01/09 STL 2-6 L 5.2 5 5 8 0 6 3 +100 -120 9.0-110 9.5+100
5/07/09 at LA 11-9 6.0 6 6 6 3 4 1 -180 -145 9.0+100 9.0+100
5/12/09 at SF 7-9 6.0 5 3 6 2 8 0 -145 -135 8.0-120 8.0-120
5/17/09 PHI 6-8 5.0 5 5 7 3 6 0 +100 -110 10.0-105 10.0-115
5/22/09 BAL 2-4 7.0 2 2 6 1 7 1 -120 -108 10.0+100 10.0-110
VS. Opponent ( Last 5 Starts - Since 1997)
Date Opp SC Dec IP R ER H BB SO HR H/Open H/Close Tot Op Tot Cl
4/26/09 at NYM 8-1 W 5.1 1 1 6 2 5 0 -170 -170 9.5+105 9.5-115

Bullpen ( Last 5 Games )
Date Opp IP R ER ERA H BB SO HR W L SV BS
5/22/09 BAL 5.0 2 2 3.60 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 0
5/23/09 BAL 3.0 1 1 3.00 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5/24/09 BAL 3.0 0 0 0.00 0 2 3 0 1 0 1 0
5/25/09 at NYM 3.0 0 0 0.00 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0
5/26/09 at NYM 3.0 3 3 9.00 3 2 3 1 0 0 0 0



Home Pitcher

NEW YORK METS -- SANTANA,JOHAN (L)

GS W L IP H R ER BB SO ERA Day Ngt Grs Trf
W L W L W L W L
Away 4 3 1 26.2 24 12 7 6 35 2.36 2 1 1 0 2 1 1 0
Home 5 3 1 33.1 25 5 3 8 40 0.81 1 0 2 1 3 1 0 0
Total 9 6 2 60.0 49 17 10 14 75 1.50 3 1 3 1 5 2 1 0
2009 BULLPEN FOR SANTANA,JOHAN
GMS IP R ER ERA H BB SO HR W L SV BS
9 20.0 10 7 3.15 17 4 16 1 0 1 6 1
Last Five Starts
Date Opp SC Dec IP R ER H BB SO HR H/Open H/Close Tot Op Tot Cl
4/29/09 FLO 3-4 7.0 2 2 5 3 7 1 -200 -175 7.0-120 7.5+105
5/06/09 PHI 1-0 W 7.0 0 0 2 3 10 0 -220 -240 8.0-120 8.5-125
5/11/09 ATL 3-8 L 6.1 2 0 7 1 6 0 -165 -190 7.5+110 7.0-115
5/16/09 at SF 9-6 W 7.0 6 4 11 0 7 1 +158 +158 7.5-110 7.5-105
5/22/09 at BOS 5-3 W 7.0 3 2 7 1 8 1 +115 -105 8.5+100 8.5-125
VS. Opponent ( Last 5 Starts - Since 1997)
Date Opp SC Dec IP R ER H BB SO HR H/Open H/Close Tot Op Tot Cl
4/23/08 at WAS 7-2 W 7.0 2 2 7 1 4 0 +185 +185 7.5-120 7.5-135
8/12/08 at WAS 4-3 W 7.0 3 3 8 2 6 1 +173 +190 7.5-110 7.5-115
9/18/08 at WAS 7-2 W 7.0 1 1 8 2 8 0 +210 +200 7.5-110 7.5-120
4/24/09 WAS 4-3 W 6.0 1 1 6 1 10 1 -270 -280 7.5-120 8.0-110
Bullpen ( Last 5 Games )
Date Opp IP R ER ERA H BB SO HR W L SV BS
5/20/09 at LA 1.0 1 1 9.00 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0
5/22/09 at BOS 2.0 0 0 0.00 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
5/23/09 at BOS 2.0 0 0 0.00 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0
5/24/09 at BOS 3.1 6 6 16.20 8 2 3 1 0 0 0 0
5/25/09 WAS 3.0 1 1 3.00 2 6 3 0 0 0 1 0

 

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Trends - Washington at NY Mets

Trends - Washington at NY Mets

Trends - Washington at NY Mets


W/L Trends

Washington
Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Nationals are 16-35 in their last 51 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 5-11 in their last 16 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Nationals are 5-11 in their last 16 during game 3 of a series.
Nationals are 18-40 in their last 58 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Nationals are 6-14 in their last 20 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 8-21 in their last 29 games as an underdog of +151 to +200.
Nationals are 18-48 in their last 66 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Nationals are 16-43 in their last 59 vs. National League East.
Nationals are 14-39 in their last 53 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 14-41 in their last 55 games on grass.
Nationals are 14-41 in their last 55 overall.
Nationals are 14-42 in their last 56 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Nationals are 13-39 in their last 52 games as an underdog.
Nationals are 14-43 in their last 57 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 13-40 in their last 53 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 16-51 in their last 67 games as a road underdog.
Nationals are 17-54 in their last 71 games following a loss.
Nationals are 16-51 in their last 67 road games.
Nationals are 2-7 in their last 9 Wednesday games.
Nationals are 12-47 in their last 59 vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 10-43 in their last 53 road games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Nationals are 2-10 in their last 12 games as a road underdog of +151 to +200.
Nationals are 1-4 in Zimmermanns last 5 starts.
Nationals are 1-4 in Zimmermanns last 5 starts on grass.
Nationals are 0-4 in Zimmermanns last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.


NY Mets

Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
Mets are 12-2 in their last 14 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 6-1 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Mets are 8-2 in their last 10 games as a home favorite.
Mets are 8-2 in their last 10 home games.
Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Mets are 21-6 in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Mets are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. National League East.
Mets are 38-13 in their last 51 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Mets are 61-24 in their last 85 games as a favorite of -201 or greater.
Mets are 10-4 in their last 14 games following a win.
Mets are 10-4 in their last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Mets are 40-16 in their last 56 home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Mets are 50-21 in their last 71 games as a home favorite of -201 or greater.
Mets are 11-5 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 Wednesday games.
Mets are 3-14 in their last 17 during game 3 of a series.
Mets are 4-0 in Santanas last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 12-1 in Santanas last 13 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 12-1 in Santanas last 13 starts as a favorite of -201 or greater.
Mets are 8-1 in Santanas last 9 starts as a home favorite of -201 or greater.
Mets are 5-1 in Santanas last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 10-2 in Santanas last 12 starts with 4 days of rest.
Mets are 8-2 in Santanas last 10 home starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Mets are 4-1 in Santanas last 5 Wednesday starts.
Mets are 11-3 in Santanas last 14 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 14-4 in Santanas last 18 starts as a favorite.
Mets are 17-5 in Santanas last 22 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Mets are 9-3 in Santanas last 12 home starts.
Mets are 9-3 in Santanas last 12 starts as a home favorite.
Mets are 6-2 in Santanas last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 19-7 in Santanas last 26 starts.
Mets are 19-7 in Santanas last 26 starts on grass.
Mets are 23-9 in Santanas last 32 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Mets are 5-2 in Santanas last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Mets are 7-3 in Santanas last 10 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.


OU Trends

Washington
Over is 8-1 in Nationals last 9 road games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Under is 6-1 in Nationals last 7 overall.
Under is 6-1 in Nationals last 7 on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 Wednesday games.
Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 7-2 in Nationals last 9 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 14-5-1 in Nationals last 20 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 14-5 in Nationals last 19 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Over is 7-3 in Nationals last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-3-1 in Nationals last 11 games as an underdog of +151 to +200.
Under is 7-3 in Nationals last 10 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 9-4 in Nationals last 13 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.


NY Mets

Under is 5-0 in Mets last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-0-1 in Mets last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 4-0 in Mets last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Mets last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 7-1-1 in Mets last 9 overall.
Under is 7-1-1 in Mets last 9 on grass.
Over is 6-1-1 in Mets last 8 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Over is 5-1-1 in Mets last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Mets last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 9-3 in Mets last 12 games following a win.
Over is 22-8-4 in Mets last 34 Wednesday games.
Over is 8-3 in Mets last 11 games as a favorite.
Under is 7-3-1 in Mets last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 21-9-1 in Mets last 31 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-4-1 in Mets last 14 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 20-9-2 in Mets last 31 games as a favorite of -201 or greater.
Over is 17-8-2 in Mets last 27 games as a home favorite of -201 or greater.
Under is 6-1-1 in Santanas last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Santanas last 6 starts as a home favorite.
Under is 5-1 in Santanas last 6 home starts.
Under is 5-1 in Santanas last 6 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 8-2 in Santanas last 10 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Santanas last 5 starts as a home favorite of -201 or greater.
Over is 4-1 in Santanas last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 4-1 in Santanas last 5 home starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Under is 8-2 in Santanas last 10 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Santanas last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Santanas last 9 starts as a favorite.
Under is 6-2 in Santanas last 8 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Under is 6-2 in Santanas last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 6-2 in Santanas last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Santanas last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Santanas last 7 starts as a favorite of -201 or greater.
Under is 5-2-1 in Santanas last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.


Head to Head

Under is 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings in New York.
Mets are 4-0 in Santanas last 4 starts vs. Nationals.
Nationals are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings in New York.
Nationals are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings.


Umpire Trends - Sam Holbrook

Over is 5-0 in Holbrooks last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Washington.
Over is 23-4-1 in Holbrooks last 28 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-1 in Holbrooks last 6 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Washington.
Under is 4-1 in Holbrooks last 5 games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Holbrooks last 5 games behind home plate vs. Washington.
Over is 11-3-1 in Holbrooks last 15 games behind home plate vs. Washington.
Home team is 9-3 in Holbrooks last 12 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Home team is 9-3 in Holbrooks last 12 games behind home plate.
Nationals are 4-9 in their last 13 games with Holbrook behind home plate.

 

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San Diego Padres (23-23) at Arizona Diamondbacks (20-26), 9:40 p.m.

San Diego Padres (23-23) at Arizona Diamondbacks (20-26), 9:40 p.m.

San Diego Padres (23-23) at Arizona Diamondbacks (20-26), 9:40 p.m.

Probable Starting Pitchers: San Diego - Jake Peavy (4-5, 3.48) Arizona - Billy Buckner (1-0, 6.35)

The 10-game winning streak is over, but the San Diego Padres are back in the mix and will try to win their fourth straight series tonight in the finale of a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

The Padres rallied from six runs down in the series opener on Monday to win their 10th game in a row and another valiant effort came up short in last night's 6-5 loss in the desert. San Diego was down two runs in the ninth inning with the bases loaded and nobody out, and managed to plate one runner in its first loss since May 14 against the Chicago Cubs.

"Yeah, we got a game tomorrow, we've got a lot of games left in the season, it's one loss, we have to come out tomorrow and play like we've been playing," Padres manager Bud Black said after the longest winning streak since a franchise-record 14-game run from June 18-July 2, 1999.

Chris Burke homered and Brian Giles recorded three hits for the Padres, who have lost 12 of their last 13 road games. The Friars ended an 11-game road losing streak in Monday's come-from-behind victory. Starting pitcher Kevin Correia was saddled with the loss after he permitted six runs and nine hits with five strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings.

San Diego will visit Colorado for three games after its series in the Valley of the Sun. Its recent 10-game winning streak was fueled by consecutive sweeps at home over the Reds, Giants and Cubs.

Padres ace Jake Peavy must be glad he didn't accept that trade to the Chicago White Sox with the way his team has been playing lately and will toe the rubber Wednesday. The highly-coveted Peavy has won two straight starts after going winless in his previous five trips to the hill (0-4), and is coming off Friday's 4-0 win over the Cubs at Petco Park.

Peavy, a right-hander, pitched six shutout innings against the Cubs and gave up just a pair of hits with 10 strikeouts and four walks. He improved to 4-5 with a 3.48 ERA in 10 starts this season and started his current winning streak with a complete-game effort versus Cincinnati on May 17.

The 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner will take on the rival D-Backs for the second time this season after they beat him on May 6 at Petco Park. Peavy pitched seven innings of two-run ball in the 3-1 loss and fanned a season-best 12 batters. He is 11-12 with a 4.71 ERA in 27 career starts against Arizona.

Arizona won for the fifth time in seven tries with Tuesday's victory behind starter Max Scherzer's second career victory. Scherzer allowed just two runs on six hits in seven innings with 10 strikeouts and no walks, while Juan Gutierrez tossed 1 2/3 innings of relief for his first save of the season.

"For me looking at this game, I didn't have any walks," said Scherzer, who helped his own cause by going 2-for-3 at the plate with a pair of RBI and a run scored. "I think that was the biggest thing. I was attacking the zone and never gave in."

Mark Reynolds belted a two-run homer and Ryan Roberts added three hits and two runs scored for the D-Backs, who will host the Atlanta Braves for four games after this set.

Billy Buckner will make his second start of the season for Arizona tonight with hopes of duplicating his most recent performance. Buckner made his first start of the season last Friday in Oakland and posted the win by holding the A's to just a run and five hits in 7 1/3 innings.

Buckner is 1-0 with a 6.35 earned run average in four games (one start) this season and the right-handed South Carolina product will make his first appearance against San Diego this evening.

San Diego and Arizona split a two-game series at Petco Park on May 6-7 this season, but the Padres have won five of the last seven matchups between the teams.

 

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Matchup -- San Diego at Arizona

Matchup -- San Diego at Arizona

Matchup -- San Diego at Arizona

San Diego Padres (23-23) at Arizona Diamondbacks (20-26)
Game One San Diego 9, Arizona 7 (10 innings)
Game Two Arizona 6, San Diego 5
Game Three Wednesday, May 27th, 9:40 p.m.
Records
2009 Head-to-Head Record Tied 2-2 (1-1 at SD; 1-1 at Ari)
2008 Head-to-Head Record Arizona 10-8 (4-5 at SD; 6-3 at Ari)
2007 Head-to-Head Record Arizona 10-8 (4-5 at SD; 6-3 at Ari)
2006 Head-to-Head Record San Diego 10-9 (4-5 at SD; 6-4 at Ari)
Home Record San Diego 17-6; Arizona 10-16
Away Record San Diego 6-17; Arizona 10-10
Current Streak San Diego (L1); Arizona (W1)
Record vs. Western Division San Diego 12-13; Arizona 8-13
2009 Meetings
5/06 - Arizona, 3-1 (at SD - WP: Garland; LP: Peavy)
5/07 - San Diego, 4-3 (10) (at SD - WP: Meredith; LP: E.Vasquez)
5/25 - San Diego, 9-7 (10) (at Ari - WP: Mujica; LP: T.Pena)
5/26 - Arizona, 6-5 (at Ari - WP: Scherzer; LP: Correia)
2008 Meetings
4/18 - Arizona, 9-0 (at Ari - WP: Haren; LP: Maddux)
4/19 - Arizona, 10-3 (at Ari - WP: Cruz; LP: Thatcher)
4/20 - San Diego, 9-4 (at Ari - WP: Ra.Wolf; LP: R.Johnson)
4/25 - Arizona, 5-1 (at SD - WP: R.Johnson; LP: Ra.Wolf)
4/26 - San Diego, 8-7 (13) (at SD - WP: Rusch; LP: Petit)
4/27 - Arizona, 2-1 (at SD - WP: B.Webb; LP: Peavy)
7/04 - San Diego, 5-1 (at Ari - WP: Baek; LP: Haren)
7/05 - San Diego, 4-2 (at Ari - WP: Peavy; LP: D.Davis)
7/06 - Arizona, 3-2 (at Ari - WP: R.Johnson; LP: Banks)
7/28 - San Diego, 8-5 (at SD - WP: Maddux; LP: Owings)
7/29 - Arizona, 3-0 (at SD - WP: D.Davis; LP: Hensley)
7/30 - Arizona, 7-3 (at SD - WP: Haren; LP: Baek)
8/19 - Arizona, 7-6 (at Ari - WP: D.Davis; LP: Banks)
8/20 - Arizona, 8-6 (at Ari - WP: Haren; LP: Peavy)
8/21 - Arizona, 4-1 (at Ari - WP: B.Webb; LP: Reineke)
8/25 - San Diego, 4-2 (at SD - WP: Hoffman; LP: Rauch)
8/26 - San Diego, 9-2 (at SD - WP: Reineke; LP: B.Webb)
8/27 - San Diego, 5-4 (at SD - WP: Adams; LP: Qualls)
2007 Meetings
4/18 - Arizona, 5-2 (12) (at SD - WP: Pena; LP: M.Thompson)
4/19 - San Diego, 11-6 (at SD - WP: Peavy; LP: L.Hernandez)
4/24 - San Diego, 10-5 (at Ari - WP: D.Wells; LP: R.Johnson)
4/25 - Arizona, 3-2 (at Ari - WP: Pena; LP: Hoffman)
4/26 - Arizona, 7-4 (at Ari - WP: L.Hernandez; LP: Young)
7/13 - Arizona, 8-3 (at Ari - WP: D.Davis; LP: Maddux)
7/14 - Arizona, 5-4 (at Ari - WP: Lyon; LP: Linebrink)
7/15 - San Diego, 4-0 (at Ari - WP: Germano; LP: Webb)
7/31 - Arizona, 4-0 (at SD - WP: Webb; LP: Germano)
8/01 - Arizona, 9-5 (11) (at SD - WP: Valverde; LP: H.Bell)
8/02 - San Diego, 11-0 (at SD - WP: Peavy; LP: Petit)
8/27 - San Diego, 3-1 (at SD - WP: Peavy; LP: L.Hernandez)
8/28 - San Diego, 6-4 (at SD - WP: Germano; LP: Webb)
8/29 - San Diego, 3-1 (at SD - WP: Cameron; LP: Slaten)
8/30 - Arizona, 8-7 (at SD - WP: D.Davis; LP: Young)
9/03 - San Diego, 10-2 (at Ari - WP: Maddux; LP: Owings)
9/04 - Arizona, 9-1 (at Ari - WP: D.Davis; LP: Young)
9/05 - Arizona, 9-6 (at Ari - WP: L.Hernandez; LP: Peavy)
2006 Meetings
4/24 - Arizona, 4-1 (at SD - WP: Webb; LP: Park)
4/25 - Arizona, 7-0 (at SD - WP: C.Vargas; LP: Peavy)
4/26 - Arizona, 3-2 (at SD - WP: O.Hernandez; LP: W.Williams)
5/15 - Arizona, 6-5 (10) (at Ari - WP: Valverde; LP: Cassidy)
5/16 - Arizona, 5-2 (at Ari - WP: Grimsley; LP: Peavy)
5/17 - San Diego, 14-10 (at Ari - WP: M.Thompson; LP: Cruz)
8/18 - San Diego, 8-2 (at SD - WP: W.Williams; LP: En.Gonzalez)
8/19 - Arizona, 5-3 (at SD - WP: C.Vargas; LP: M.Thompson)
8/20 - San Diego, 2-1 (10) (at SD - WP: Meredith; LP: Medders)
8/28 - Arizona, 7-4 (at Ari - WP: Webb; LP: W.Williams)
8/29 - San Diego, 8-3 (at Ari - WP: Young; LP: En.Gonzalez)
8/30 - San Diego, 4-1 (at Ari - WP: M.Thompson; LP: C.Vargas)
9/19 - San Diego, 5-2 (at SD - WP: Hensley; LP: L.Hernandez)
9/20 - Arizona, 8-2 (at SD - WP: Ed.Gonzalez; LP: D.Wells)
9/21 - San Diego, 3-1 (at SD - WP: W.Williams; LP: Webb)
9/28 - San Diego, 12-4 (at Ari - WP: Peavy; LP: Batista)
9/29 - Arizona, 3-1 (at Ari - WP: L.Hernandez; LP: Hensley)
9/30 - San Diego, 3-1 (at Ari - WP: D.Wells; LP: Ed.Gonzalez)
10/01 - San Diego, 7-6 (at Ari - WP: W.Williams; LP: Webb)
San Diego last five games Arizona last five games
5/22 - W vs. Chicago Cubs, 4-0 5/22 - W at Oakland, 2-1
5/23 - W vs. Chicago Cubs, 3-1 5/23 - W at Oakland, 8-7 (11)
5/24 - W vs. Chicago Cubs, 7-2 5/24 - L at Oakland, 2-6
5/25 - W at Arizona, 9-7 (10) 5/25 - L vs. San Diego, 7-9 (10)
5/26 - L at Arizona, 5-6 5/26 - W vs. San Diego, 6-5

 

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Preview: Astros (18-26) at Reds (25-20)

Preview: Astros (18-26) at Reds (25-20)

Preview: Astros (18-26) at Reds (25-20)

Date: May 27, 2009 7:10 PM EDT

Over the past few seasons, the Cincinnati Reds had virtually no luck against the Houston Astros when they came to Great American Ball Park. That is no longer the case.

The surprising Reds look to win their fourth in a row and sweep a home series over the slumping Astros for the first time in five years Wednesday night in the finale of a three-game set.

In Tuesday's 6-4 win over Houston (18-26), Joey Votto's two-run homer in the seventh inning broke a 4-all tie, lifting the Reds (25-20) to their third straight win. Cincinnati, which had dropped six of its previous eight, has not won four consecutive games since Sept. 13-17.


Before a 3-0 win over the Astros on April 29, the Reds had lost 11 straight and 17 of 18 to Houston at Great American Ball Park. The Reds, who are 1 1/2 games behind NL Central leaders Milwaukee and St. Louis, have not swept a series over the Astros at home since a four-game set May 21-24, 2004.

"I look at every guy in the clubhouse and I feel like everyone is contributing," Votto told the Reds' official Web site. "It's probably the first team I've been on that really felt like that. It feels like everyone is working together."

Votto, who has missed nine games over the past three weeks because of dizziness caused by an inner-ear infection, has three home runs in his last two starts and five in his last 21 at_bats.

"(Tuesday's) really the first game I've felt pretty good," said Votto, who is second in the NL with a .364 average.

He's 1 for 9 with a homer lifetime versus Felipe Paulino (1-3, 6.90 ERA), who starts Wednesday for Houston.

Bronson Arroyo (6-3, 5.79) takes the ball for the Reds looking to win back-to-back starts for the first time since opening the season with three consecutive victories.

Arroyo gave up one run, five hits and two walks in eight innings of a 3-1 win over Cleveland on Friday, his first home victory since April 9. The right-hander had been tagged for 18 runs over 6 2-3 innings in losing his previous two starts at Great American Ball Park.

He beat Houston on April 20, allowing three runs and nine hits in seven innings of a 4-3 win. He's 0-2 with a 5.56 ERA in four starts against the Astros in Cincinnati.

The last-place Astros have lost a season-high six straight after winning seven of 10. This is their longest skid since losing eight in a row June 11-19.

"I think I'm doing everything I can - changing the lineup, moving people around, that's all you can do," Houston manager Cecil Cooper told the team's official Web site. "That's all you can do - you change the lineup, you try to motivate them every day. That's all you can do."

Paulino allowed four runs and seven hits in 5 1-3 innings of Friday's 6-5, 10-inning loss to Texas after yielding eight runs in four innings of a 12-1 loss at Colorado on May 12.

Paulino has been at his best this season against Cincinnati, but he doesn't have a victory to show for it. In two starts versus the Reds, Paulino has given up two runs and nine hits over 11 2-3 innings, but has been backed by one run of support.

A lack of offensive help has been an ongoing problem for Paulino this season. In five starts, he's received three total runs of support.

 

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Astros vs Reds

Astros vs Reds

Astros vs Reds

Game Time: 7:10 p.m. ET

Stadium: Great American Ballpark Surface: Grass






Houston
Date at Opp SC Time
/Sur Home
Open Home
Close Total
Open Total
Close Starter Dec O/U
5/16/09 At Chc 4-5 D/g -105 -105 10.0-105 9.5+100 Oswalt,ro L U
5/17/09 At Chc 6-5 D/g -240 -220 9.0+100 9.0+100 Moehler,br W O
5/19/09 Mlw 2-4 N/g -105 +115 9.0-115 9.5-105 Hampton,mi L U
5/20/09 Mlw 6-4 N/g -105 +100 8.0-110 8.0-110 Rodriguez,wa W O
5/21/09 Mlw 3-4 N/g -127 -148 8.5-130 8.5-125 Oswalt,ro L U
5/22/09 Tex 5-6 N/g -113 -300 10.0-125 Paulino,fe L
5/23/09 Tex 3-6 D/g +110 +100 10.0-130 10.0-110 Moehler,br L U
5/24/09 Tex 0-5 D/g -110 +100 10.0-120 10.0-125 Hampton,mi L U
5/25/09 At Cin 5-8 D/t -107 +108 8.0-105 7.5-110 Rodriguez,wa L O
5/26/09 At Cin 4-6 N/t +117 +105 8.5-125 8.5-110 Oswalt,ro L O
Cincinnati
Date at Opp SC Time
/Sur Home
Open Home
Close Total
Open Total
Close Starter Dec O/U
5/16/09 At Sd 5-6 N/g +123 +130 8.0+110 7.5-110 Volquez,ed L O
5/17/09 At Sd 1-3 D/g -162 -162 7.5+105 7.5+115 Arroyo,br L U
5/19/09 Phi 3-4 N/t -105 +130 8.0-130 8.0-105 Cueto,jo L U
5/20/09 Phi 5-1 N/t -130 -113 9.5+110 10.0-105 Harang,aa W U
5/21/09 Phi 5-12 D/t -110 +100 10.0-115 10.0-115 Owings,mi L O
5/22/09 Cle 3-1 N/t -133 +103 9.5-115 10.5-105 Arroyo,br W U
5/23/09 Cle 6-7 N/t -117 -110 10.5-120 10.5-120 Bailey,ho L O
5/24/09 Cle 4-3 D/t +108 +118 8.0-115 8.0-110 Cueto,jo W U
5/25/09 Hou 8-5 D/t -107 +108 8.0-105 7.5-110 Harang,aa W O
5/26/09 Hou 6-4 N/t +117 +105 8.5-125 8.5-110 Owings,mi W O



Head-To-Head

Head-To-Head
Date Opp SC Time
/Sur Home
Open Home
Close Total
Open Total
Close Winner Dec O/U
9/25/08 Cin 8-6 N/g -180 -200 8.0+110 7.5+100 Oswalt,ro W O
4/17/09 Cin 1-2 N/g -165 -150 8.5+105 8.0-110 Masset,ni L U
4/18/09 Cin 7-0 N/g -120 -125 8.5-110 8.0-110 Rodriguez,wa W U
4/19/09 Cin 2-4 D/g +115 +105 9.0+100 9.0+100 Volquez,ed L U
4/20/09 Cin 3-4 N/g -120 -125 8.5-125 8.0-130 Arroyo,br L U
4/27/09 Hou 1-4 N/t +105 -110 8.5+110 8.0-110 Sampson,ch L U
4/28/09 Hou 3-8 N/t -135 -122 8.5-110 8.0-105 Rodriguez,wa L O
4/29/09 Hou 3-0 N/t -155 -150 9.0-110 9.0+110 Volquez,ed W U
5/25/09 Hou 8-5 D/t -107 +108 8.0-105 7.5-110 Harang,aa W O
5/26/09 Hou 6-4 N/t +117 +105 8.5-125 8.5-110 Masset,ni W O



W/L Record Comparison

Houston
Home Units Away Units Total Units
2009 9-15 -578 9-12 -56 18-27 -634
Last 10 1-5 -348 1-3 -138 2-8 -486
Cincinnati
Home Units Away Units Total Units
2009 12-12 -67 13-8 +787 25-20 +720
Last 10 5-3 +224 0-2 -240 5-5 -16
RECORDS
Day Night Grass Turf Fav Dog
Houston 7-9 11-18 16-24 2-3 6-8 11-17
Cincinnati 8-6 17-14 13-8 12-12 7-10 17-9



Over/Under Comparison
(Based on taking the Over)

Houston
Home Units Away Units Total Units
2009 7-15 -995 11-9 +100 18-24 -895
Last 10 1-4 -365 3-1 +200 4-5 -165
Cincinnati
Home Units Away Units Total Units
2009 15-9 +530 7-13 -735 22-22 -205
Last 10 4-4 -25 1-1 -15 5-5 -40



Value Index

LV MONEY LINE
OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE
(PAULINO,FE) - HOU -180 38
(ARROYO,BR) - CIN -143 -143 -180 -105

LV OVER/UNDER
OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE
OVER/UNDER 9.5 9.5 8.0 1.5 UN




Away Pitcher

HOUSTON ASTROS -- PAULINO,FELIPE (R)

GS W L IP H R ER BB SO ERA Day Ngt Grs Trf
W L W L W L W L
Away 2 0 2 9.2 13 10 8 6 5 7.45 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 1
Home 3 0 1 17.1 20 8 8 4 13 4.15 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
Total 5 0 3 27.0 33 18 16 10 18 5.33 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 1
2009 BULLPEN FOR PAULINO,FELIPE
GMS IP R ER ERA H BB SO HR W L SV BS
5 17.0 12 9 4.76 17 5 15 5 0 2 0 1
Last Five Starts
Date Opp SC Dec IP R ER H BB SO HR H/Open H/Close Tot Op Tot Cl
4/19/09 CIN 2-4 6.0 0 0 3 2 6 0 +115 +105 9.0+100 9.0+100
4/24/09 MLW 2-5 L 6.0 4 4 10 0 4 0 +110 +120 8.5-125 9.0-120
4/29/09 at CIN 0-3 L 5.2 2 1 6 2 3 0 -155 -150 9.0-110 9.0+110
5/12/09 at COL 1-12 L 4.0 8 7 7 4 2 2 -145 -170 10.0+100 10.0-120
5/22/09 TEX 5-6 5.1 4 4 7 2 3 1 -113 -300 10.0-125
VS. Opponent ( Last 5 Starts - Since 1997)
Date Opp SC Dec IP R ER H BB SO HR H/Open H/Close Tot Op Tot Cl
4/19/09 CIN 2-4 6.0 0 0 3 2 6 0 +115 +105 9.0+100 9.0+100
4/29/09 at CIN 0-3 L 5.2 2 1 6 2 3 0 -155 -150 9.0-110 9.0+110

Bullpen ( Last 5 Games )
Date Opp IP R ER ERA H BB SO HR W L SV BS
5/22/09 TEX 4.2 2 2 3.86 5 2 5 2 0 0 0 0
5/23/09 TEX 4.0 0 0 0.00 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0
5/24/09 TEX 4.0 0 0 0.00 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0
5/25/09 at CIN 4.0 2 0 0.00 3 3 5 0 0 0 0 0
5/26/09 at CIN 2.0 2 2 9.00 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0



Home Pitcher

CINCINNATI REDS -- ARROYO,BRONSON (R)

GS W L IP H R ER BB SO ERA Day Ngt Grs Trf
W L W L W L W L
Away 5 4 1 35.1 33 12 12 11 18 3.06 0 1 4 0 4 1 0 0
Home 4 2 2 20.2 29 24 24 10 11 10.45 1 1 1 1 0 0 2 2
Total 9 6 3 56.0 62 36 36 21 29 5.79 1 2 5 1 4 1 2 2
2009 BULLPEN FOR ARROYO,BRONSON
GMS IP R ER ERA H BB SO HR W L SV BS
9 24.0 8 7 2.63 23 5 20 1 0 0 3 0
Last Five Starts
Date Opp SC Dec IP R ER H BB SO HR H/Open H/Close Tot Op Tot Cl
5/01/09 at PIT 4-0 W 8.0 0 0 4 3 4 0 -115 -130 8.5-120 8.5+100
5/06/09 MLW 3-15 L 1.0 9 9 7 3 0 2 -135 -113 9.0+100 9.0+100
5/11/09 at ARZ 13-5 W 7.0 5 5 10 0 5 3 -125 -125 9.5-120 9.5+105
5/17/09 at SD 1-3 L 7.0 3 3 6 4 4 1 -162 -162 7.5+105 7.5+115
5/22/09 CLE 3-1 W 8.0 1 1 5 2 2 1 -133 +103 9.5-115 10.5-105
VS. Opponent ( Last 5 Starts - Since 1997)
Date Opp SC Dec IP R ER H BB SO HR H/Open H/Close Tot Op Tot Cl
4/23/08 HOU 3-9 L 3.2 8 8 10 1 5 0 -148 -140 9.5-130 9.5-125
7/29/08 at HOU 2-6 L 6.1 6 6 8 0 3 2 -115 -110 9.5+105 9.5-115
8/09/08 HOU 1-3 L 6.0 2 2 5 4 7 0 -125 -127 9.5-110 9.5+110
8/26/08 at HOU 2-1 W 9.0 1 1 5 2 3 0 -143 -140 9.0-125 9.0+100
4/20/09 at HOU 4-3 W 7.0 3 3 9 0 2 2 -120 -125 8.5-125 8.0-130
Bullpen ( Last 5 Games )
Date Opp IP R ER ERA H BB SO HR W L SV BS
5/22/09 CLE 1.0 0 0 0.00 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0
5/23/09 CLE 4.2 1 1 1.93 5 3 2 0 0 0 0 0
5/24/09 CLE 4.0 0 0 0.00 2 2 5 0 1 0 0 0
5/25/09 HOU 4.0 2 2 4.50 4 3 0 0 0 0 1 0
5/26/09 HOU 4.0 1 1 2.25 5 0 2 1 1 0 1 0

 

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Trends - San Diego at Arizona

Trends - San Diego at Arizona

Trends - San Diego at Arizona

W/L Trends

San Diego
Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
Padres are 10-1 in their last 11 games on grass.
Padres are 10-1 in their last 11 overall.
Padres are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Padres are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Padres are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League West.
Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 games as a road favorite.
Padres are 9-3 in their last 12 games as a road favorite of -151 to -200.
Padres are 37-18 in their last 55 games as a favorite of -151 to -200.
Padres are 20-43 in their last 63 during game 3 of a series.
Padres are 16-35 in their last 51 road games.
Padres are 5-11 in their last 16 vs. a team with a losing record.
Padres are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 16-43 in their last 59 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Padres are 4-13 in their last 17 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 road games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Padres are 5-22 in their last 27 Wednesday games.
Padres are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Padres are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Padres are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Padres are 7-2 in Peavys last 9 starts as a road favorite of -151 to -200.
Padres are 5-2 in Peavys last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Padres are 37-16 in Peavys last 53 starts as a favorite of -151 to -200.
Padres are 2-5 in Peavys last 7 starts.
Padres are 2-5 in Peavys last 7 starts on grass.
Padres are 2-5 in Peavys last 7 road starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Padres are 5-13 in Peavys last 18 starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Padres are 2-6 in Peavys last 8 road starts.
Padres are 1-4 in Peavys last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 1-4 in Peavys last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Padres are 1-5 in Peavys last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Padres are 0-4 in Peavys last 4 Wednesday starts.


Arizona


Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 6-2 in their last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Diamondbacks are 6-13 in their last 19 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Diamondbacks are 6-13 in their last 19 games following a win.
Diamondbacks are 3-7 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 2-5 in their last 7 home games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Diamondbacks are 2-6 in their last 8 games as an underdog of +110 to +150.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.


OU Trends

San Diego
Under is 5-0 in Padres last 5 games as a favorite.
Over is 9-1 in Padres last 10 games as a road favorite of -151 to -200.
Under is 5-1-1 in Padres last 7 Wednesday games.
Under is 5-1 in Padres last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 road games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 12-3 in Padres last 15 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-3 in Padres last 10 games as a favorite of -151 to -200.
Under is 5-0 in Peavys last 5 starts overall.
Under is 4-0 in Peavys last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 5-0 in Peavys last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 7-0 in Peavys last 7 starts as a road favorite of -151 to -200.
Under is 4-0 in Peavys last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 7-1 in Peavys last 8 Wednesday starts.
Under is 7-1-1 in Peavys last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1-5 in Peavys last 10 starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Under is 4-1-4 in Peavys last 9 road starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Under is 4-1-1 in Peavys last 6 starts as a road favorite.
Under is 12-4-1 in Peavys last 17 starts as a favorite.
Under is 9-3-1 in Peavys last 13 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Peavys last 11 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-4-1 in Peavys last 15 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3-1 in Peavys last 11 road starts.


Arizona


Over is 5-0 in Diamondbacks last 5 home games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Over is 6-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 Wednesday games.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games a home underdog.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 6-2 in Diamondbacks last 8 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Under is 10-4-2 in Diamondbacks last 16 vs. National League West.
Over is 35-16-2 in Diamondbacks last 53 games a home underdog of +110 to +150.


Head to Head

Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Arizona.
Under is 4-1 in Peavys last 5 starts vs. Diamondbacks.
Padres are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Padres are 29-61 in the last 90 meetings in Arizona.
Padres are 4-9 in Peavys last 13 road starts vs. Diamondbacks.


Umpire Trends - Chuck Meriwether

Over is 4-0 in Meriwethers last 4 games behind home plate.
Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Meriwether behind home plate.
Under is 17-2-1 in Meriwethers last 20 games behind home plate vs. San Diego.
Road team is 4-1 in Meriwethers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
Over is 13-5-1 in Meriwethers last 19 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Meriwethers last 7 games behind home plate.
Under is 12-5-1 in Meriwethers last 18 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
Padres are 2-8 in their last 10 games with Meriwether behind home plate.

 

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Atlanta Braves (23-22) at San Francisco Giants (22-23), 10:15 p.m.

Atlanta Braves (23-22) at San Francisco Giants (22-23), 10:15 p.m.

Atlanta Braves (23-22) at San Francisco Giants (22-23), 10:15 p.m.

Probable Starting Pitchers: Atlanta - Kenshin Kawakami (3-5, 4.73) San Francisco - Randy Johnson (3-4, 6.26)

The San Francisco Giants would love to see Randy Johnson pitch them to their first series sweep of the season and inch closer to a milestone in the process.

The towering lefty will try to move one step closer to 300 career wins tonight in San Francisco's finale of a three-game set with the Atlanta Braves at AT&T Park.

Johnson is 0-1 over two starts since getting career win No. 298 on May 11 versus Washington. He was tagged by the Mets for seven runs and 11 hits over four innings of a May 16 loss, but was much better against his former club last time out.

On Friday versus the Seattle Mariners, who Johnson earned 130 wins with from 1989-98, he yielded just a run on six hits and three walks over 5 1/3 innings of a no-decision. He also struck out seven batters to give him 49 over 46 total innings this year.

The 45-year-old left-hander is 3-4 with a 6.26 earned run average this season and 5-5 with a 4.33 ERA in 12 career starts versus the Braves. He threw a perfect game versus Atlanta on May 18, 2004 as a member of Arizona.

Johnson, who has won five Cy Young Awards in his career, follows 2008 National League Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum, who threw eight shutout innings in leading the Giants to a 4-0 win yesterday.

"It's tough to catch up with him," Braves manager Bobby Cox said of Lincecum. "He's not going to give you but a couple [chances]. But we did hit some balls hard that were run down the first two innings and he's tough. He's got all the pitches in the world and they're good. He's hard to hit at."

Lincecum improved to 5-0 in his career versus Atlanta and put his club in position to sweep the Braves in three games for the first time since August 19-21, 2003. The Giants have won eight of their last 10 versus the Braves overall.

Aaron Rowand stroked a two-run double and Edgar Renteria added a two-run single, all in the second inning, as the Giants won back-to-back contests for the first time since a three-game winning streak from May 10-12.

The Braves failed to score a run despite getting Chipper Jones back into the starting lineup for the first time since Thursday, when he suffered an injury to the big toe on his right foot. Jones, who did pinch-hit on Sunday and Monday, went 1-for-4 and struck out twice as the Braves continued to struggle after coming into San Francisco following a three-game sweep of Toronto.

Jones has had success against Johnson in his career, having gone 13-for-33 (.394) with six homers, eight RBI and 11 strikeouts.

Kris Medlen gave up four hits and four runs in 5 1/3 innings for Atlanta. He has dropped both of his starts since joining the rotation from Triple-A.

Japanese import and 33-year-old righty Kenshin Kawakami will face the Giants for the first time tonight and is coming off his best start of the season last time out. Versus Toronto on Friday, Kawakami tossed a career-high eight shutout innings, allowing just three hits with no walks and seven strikeouts while outdueling Roy Halladay for a victory.

Kawakami improved to 3-5 with a 4.73 ERA, but has a 2.63 ERA over his last four starts.