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Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks

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Parx Racing - Race #4

#2 Visiting Angel	Goes first off the claim, and while she's getting short on excuses after eight starts, she has some forward ability in a race lacking pace. Depending what the two firsters do, she might be able to find the front and get brave.
#7 Wham Bam Shrimp	Debuter doesn't meet a whole lot in here, but the worktab is a bit spotty for my liking. Still, she won't have to be a star to make an impact with these.
#4 Angelsfour Michele	She was never involved when trailing throughout that debut run, but it came for twice this price when she was bet to 4/5. Wondering if she's capable of better at an improved price today.
Race Summary	Visiting Angel should be right up on the splits in a race that doesn't have much other sprint pace, and that advantageous race flow makes her interesting for the new connections.

Parx Racing - Race #7

#10 Shpilkes	Barn does good work with debuters overall, and his rider has done really good work from some limited turf route tries here in the past couple years. Nearly everyone else in here is going to have to answer a question of some sort, so this guy is worth a look at a square price.
#1 Kodapendent	He looked like a different horse when adding blinkers last out, but my guess is he's a bit overbet while trying two turns and turf for the first time.
#6 Ruffy	He has landed some underneath shares sprinting on the main, and he'll get blinkers for this turf stretchout try. Not impossible with the right trip near the top.
Race Summary	Shpilkes goes first out in a spot where the main contenders are trying turf for the first time, so the fact that he's a debut wildcard isn't a huge concern. Demand something like the 5/1 ML offering.

Parx Racing - Race #10

#13 Donji	He'd need some scratch help to draw in, but the body of this field is pretty underwhelming, and he's a 7-time turf winner in a race with plenty who have not called this footing home. #14 Uhwarrie Sky also a threat if drawn in.
#2 Glamorous Thunder	Two turns on the turf off the layoff is never the easiest of asks, but this mare is legit turf route speed in a race with some modest dirt route pace types. Some mild concern that she'll get hassled early, but she's tough here with the boys with the right trip.
#4 Factor This In	He looks interesting enough, but he didn't run well in either of his two turf starts, and he's probably an underlaid price with these. Capable, but not for me.
Race Summary	Donji and Uhwarrie Sky both have a claim on the top spot if they draw in, but Glamorous Thunder looks best of the body to me in this spot. She's solid on her best day, and her pace at least puts her in the game early with these.

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Frank Carulli's Daily Picks

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The Meadows - Race #4

#8 NEZBLANC	Strong brush to command, held on, value remains in repeat try.
#1 PERTH ANGEL DE VIE	Hit board in four straight from post 5 outward, draws rail.
#3 SWIZZLE HANOVER	Trotted evenly from post 8, Wilder's choice on a double call.
Race Summary	Nezblanc was on the aggressive for his new driver, made a second move to take command and desperately held on late to defeat some of the same rivals he meets again. Play an 8-ALL exacta.

Saratoga Harness - Race #7

#4 MISTY MEMORY N	Quick move, survived duel, edged clear at same level.
#6 LA ALWAYS AMARTINI	Rallied to win 2 of last 4 at Plainridge, gets ideal set-up.
#5 BERAZZLED	Steps up off popular victory, ran same time as 'Misty' on same day.
Race Summary	Misty Memory N made a second-quarter burst, dueled outside the co-favorite through the final turn and drew away to her 21st victory. Like the way she built on her $100,000 bankroll, so we'll go with her again. Play 4-5 and 4-6 exactas.

Northfield Park - Race #2

#6 PURE PETER	Game third behind the favorites at Scioto, scratched from scheduled follow-up.
#4 VAN VLEK	Lots of gaps between races but runs okay when he shows up.
#2 BRILLIANT BOB	Controlled soft pace for second win in his last three starts.
Race Summary	Pure Peter saved ground, moved around the pocket-sitter on the backstretch and gave willing chase behind the even-money winner when last seen a month ago. The Scioto Downs invader gets top call in this field.

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Jerry Shottenkirk's Daily Picks

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Indiana Grand - Race #1

#2 Rocky Rush	Hasn't been able to get over the top since September but usually runs well enough to get a piece of the exotics; could get the jump on closers.
#3 Zanesville	Won in the slop at Keeneland two races back and has won five of his last 10; always a solid player around two turns.
#4 Gambler's Fallacy	Ran well in start allowance races at Oaklawn and usually has a good move in the drive for home.
Race Summary	Rocky Rush can get a perfect trip and will be dangerous if he gets the jump on others coming from behind; usually in the ballpark and there's a good chance it can fall in line for him today.

Indiana Grand - Race #5

#2 Peruvian Boy	Didn't fire in a good sprint last time but won here in easy fashion two back; has travelled to various tracks and usually runs well. Gets only his second chance at turf but should be able to make the transition.
#3 Sharp Prospect	Was well clear at the end of his only local start, which came on the turf last time; can carve out a good trip.
#8 Aztec Empire	Has won three of his last four and runs well in two-turn races; gets on the turf in his fourth off the claim for Contreras.
Race Summary	Peruvian Boy has kept some good company lately, should appreciate the additional distance and the grass under his hooves.

Indiana Grand - Race #0

#1 Unbridled Beast	Lacked any kind of late punch in his last two but put together three straight wins over this track and has won a couple of sprints here.
#2 Double Tuff	Goes for his fourth straight win and five in six tries; is unbeaten in three since claimed by the Hammond stable for $25K. Won this race last year.
#5 Thatswhatithought	Has the speed to be into the early mix here and was runner-up to Double Tuff in this last year.
Race Summary	Unbridled Beast turns back from longer races, gets a stalking run behind a good pace and fits well.

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Ralph Michaels

Event: (929) Cleveland Indians at (930) St. Louis Cardinals
Sport/League: MLB (See all free MLB picks)
Date/Time: June 9, 2021 8PM EDT
Play: Cleveland Indians +109 J Mejia (RHP), A Wainwright (RHP) Must Start
CLE Indians +108 vs St Louis

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Tony Mejia

Event: (212301) Corinthians at (212302) Atletico GO
Sport/League: SOC (See all free soccer picks)
Date/Time: June 9, 2021 8PM EDT
Play: Corinthians 0.0 (-111)
The Copa do Brasil, the Brazilian domestic cup competition, continues with plenty of action on Wednesday night. One of the matches features Corinthians looking to erase a 2-0 deficit against Atletico Goianiense on the road in Goiania after suffering a loss at home in Sao Paulo last week. Although Venezuelan midfielder Romulo Otero is missing due to international duty, there's still plenty of talent on board to try and pull back this result and advance in this second leg. Even on the road, expect Corinthians to be the aggressor and grab it as a straight bet to cover yourself with a push in the event of a draw.

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Tony Finn

Event: (511) Denver Nuggets at (512) Phoenix Suns
Sport/League: NBA (See all free NBA picks)
Date/Time: June 9, 2021 9PM EDT
Play: Chris Paul to go Over 15.5 Points -124
The Suns do almost everything well. You don't have to look hard to see what and who does what needs to be done, that mission-critical variable, that is underappreciated. Chris Paul has been called just about everything but a winner or a closer in his career. Truth be known most believe he has choked away past opportunities to shine in postseason play.
Paul is the invisible leader of this Suns group. He isn't looking for sound bites or a cameo on ESPN. He doesn't care what is said about his past playoff performances. He cares about, takes pride in, commanding an audience of four, his teammates His care, his TLC of the basketball, is as important as any peripheral in the Association and his assist to turnover ratio is the best among “The Points” that remain in the playoffs.
The first-year Phoenix Sun led the league in clutch-time scoring a season ago and he will be that player that leads the Suns in fourth-quarter shooting percentage and the all-important assist to turnover ratio late in games. The Nuggets didn't show it during the Portland series but they cannot, with the first rotation, spread their healthy player personnel and defend the perimeter at an elite level. Paul is an uber difficult matchup for a short-handed Nuggets backcourt.
Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Special – NBA Game Prop
Chris Paul (Points) (must start) Over 15.5 Points -124

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Finger Lakes

Finger Lakes - Race 1	EXACTA * TRIFECTA * SUPERFECTA (10 Cent Minimum) * DAILY DOUBLE (RACES 1-2) * PICK 3 (50 Cent Minimum: Races 1-2-3) * PICK 4 (50 Cent Minimum: Races 1-2-3-4)
Optional Claiming $15,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 84 • Purse: $25,800 • Post: 1:10P
FOR NY-BRED FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE STATE BRED RACES OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, OR STARTER OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE $15,000 OR ONE FLGR STATE BRED ALLOWANCE IN 2021. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER,124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE MAY 9 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $15,000 (MAIDEN, CLAIMING AND STARTER RACES RACES NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES).

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Dominant Class. SPIN A YARN is the Dominant Class of the race. * KEY ANGLES * SPIN A YARN: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Horse had a bullet workout within the last se ven days. Horse racing off a layoff of 90+ days and horse has run well in the past in its first and/or second starts after a long layoff. PARTY IN THE RAINE: Horse had a bullet workout within the last seven days. Horse racing off a layoff of 90+ d ays and horse has run well in the past in its first and/or second starts after a long layoff. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
1	SPIN A YARN	6/5	6/5
1A	PARTY IN THE RAINE	6/5	7/1

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P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
1	SPIN A YARN	2	6/5	Front-runner	92	93	80.0	89.8	87.3
5	BECAUSE OF SUSAN	6	3/1	Alternator/Front-runner	79	77	0.0	0.0	0.0
1A	PARTY IN THE RAINE	3	6/5	Stalker	79	84	70.6	74.6	70.6
4	TREATHERLIKESTAR	5	2/1	Trailer	80	69	64.0	70.6	65.1
2	GEMLOVER	1	6/1	Trailer	79	69	5.3	56.7	50.2
3	SOCIAL MOBILITY	4	12/1	Alternator/Non-contender	62	50	48.0	41.9	33.9

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Delaware Park

Delaware Park - Race 6	Double (Races 6-7) / Exacta / Trifecta (50-cent min.) Superfecta (10-cent min) / Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8, 50-cent min.)
Starter Allowance $25,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 96 • Purse: $30,000 • Post: 3:45P
(PLUS UP TO 50% OTHER SOURCES) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING OR WAIVER CLAIMING PRICE OF $25,000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES OR WHICH HAVE NOT WON $12,500 SINCE DECEMBER 9, 2021. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE MAY 9, 2021 ALLOWED 2 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $25,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ESTIMATING ALLOWANCES).

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Lone Front-runner. FIRST CITIZEN is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * BROTHER CHUB: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rat ing at the distance/surface. FIRST CITIZEN: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. ASPECT: Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. SOUTHERN BRIDGE: Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days.
5	BROTHER CHUB	8/1	5/1
1A	FIRST CITIZEN	5/2	5/1
2	ASPECT	9/5	5/1
1	SOUTHERN BRIDGE	5/2	10/1

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P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
1A	FIRST CITIZEN	6	5/2	Front-runner	102	89	65.0	75.4	67.9
1	SOUTHERN BRIDGE	5	5/2	Alternator/Stalker	94	87	61.8	82.2	74.7
4	ALWAYSINAHURRY	3	8/1	Trailer	83	77	67.4	72.6	58.6
6	HE'S SMOKIN NOW	7	7/2	Trailer	99	95	65.2	90.0	80.0
2	ASPECT	1	9/5	Trailer	102	96	45.8	90.6	86.6
5	BROTHER CHUB	4	8/1	Alternator/Trailer	107	103	63.4	85.8	79.3
3	TUDOX EXPECTATIONS	2	6/1	Alternator/Non-contender	105	93	53.0	82.0	76.0

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Delta Downs

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

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Race 7 - Claiming - 440y on the Dirt. Purse: $14000 Class Rating: 71

QUARTER HORSE 440Y, FOR ACCREDITED LA BRED THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 126 LBS.; OLDER, 128 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 1 MERICA 6/1
# 5 ZOOMIN DASH 7/2
# 6 GPF ONE SWEET PATSY 6/5

MERICA looks to be a solid contender. This animal has some longshot angles going for him. Looks competitive for the conditions of this contest today, showing solid figures in short races lately. I like the jock on this gelding - decent chance to win the outing. ZOOMIN DASH - Ought to be given a chance here on the basis of the figs in the speed section alone. Rubin has him trained solidly to break swiftly out of the gate. GPF ONE SWEET PATSY - A solid 77 avg Equibase class figure may give this filly a distinct class edge against this group of horses in this race. Recorded a very good speed fig last time out.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Emerald Downs - Race #4 - Post: 7:24pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $14,960 Class Rating: 77

Rating:

#5 OXBOW PARK (ML=7/2)


OXBOW PARK - This gelding should be in fine condition, this far into his form cycle. Couton and Toye perform well when they team up. It's hard to beat a +36 return on investment for a rider and trainer. Couton rode this entrant for the initial time last out and comes right back this time. Don't throw this horse out due to his last race at Emerald Downs where he ended up fourth on a sloppy track. Expect much better today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 COMMAND SGT MAJOR (ML=3/1), #3 WHIDBEY PRINCE (ML=4/1), #4 DOUBLE PERFECTION (ML=5/1),

COMMAND SGT MAJOR - The result of fourth in the last event shows me that this animal may be losing physical conditioning. This gelding hasn't had any positive outcomes in short distance affairs in the last sixty days. WHIDBEY PRINCE - Tough to bet on any horse like this that didn't end up on the board after the extended layoff and comes right back. DOUBLE PERFECTION - Not easy to invest in any thoroughbred in a sprint affair at 5/1 when he hasn't shown any positive results in sprints in the last couple months.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Play #5 OXBOW PARK to win if you can get odds of 1/1 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:	None
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	None
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	Skip

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Indiana Downs

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

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Race 9 - Maiden Special Weight - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $35000 Class Rating: 65

FOR REGISTERED INDIANA BREDS SIRED BY REGISTERED INDIANA STALLIONS MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 9 ROYAL ICING 5/1
# 5 PRESTO BENCH 4/1
# 4 BINGE 10/1

ROYAL ICING looks to be a very good contender. Could best this group based on the speed figure - 58 - of his last race. PRESTO BENCH - Has run quite well when running a dirt sprint race. Overall, this conditioner has been profitable at this distance/surface. BINGE - There is a decent chance that this entry's late pace will improve with second time Lasix. Will likely be one of the front-runners of the bunch going into the midpoint of the contest.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Thistledown - Race #8 - Post: 4:20pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $15,800 Class Rating: 69

Rating:

#8 CRAZYCANTBERIGHTED (ML=9/2)
#5 CANT BUY COOL (ML=6/1)
#4 BEARPATH (ML=7/2)
#3 OHIO MUNNY (ML=4/1)


CRAZYCANTBERIGHTED - Berrios is back for another race today after racing atop this horse for the 1st time on May 17th and ought to know the ropes to this one a little better. Gelding shipped to this track and won; now goes for two in a row. The recent rating of 61 is the highest last race speed figure in the bunch. CANT BUY COOL - I like to bet on this angle, a racer coming back off a sharp race within the last 30 days. BEARPATH - This gelding is rounding his way back into shape. Should run well today. OHIO MUNNY - You'll be making money right and left by turning your gambling cash onto this rider/handler combination. The race may set up nicely for this gelding's strong late move. Gelding is a few starts into a comeback here. Should give a big race today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 TAPAWAY (ML=5/2), #6 TRUEST OF THEM ALL (ML=8/1),

TAPAWAY - 5/2 odds isn't enough for this horse when scrutinizing the most recent efforts. A runner should have more speed at 1 mile to give me hope about his likelihood of winning at 6 furlongs. TRUEST OF THEM ALL - I can't play this repeated non-winner. Gets the task done now and then. He showed not much at all in the last event.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Put your money on #8 CRAZYCANTBERIGHTED on the nose if you can get odds of 5/1 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:	Skip
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	Pass
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	Pass

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901CHICAGO CUBS -902 SAN DIEGO
CHICAGO CUBS are 26-37 SU (-23.9 Units) in road games vs. NL teams scoring 4.5 or more runs/game on the season in the last 3 seasons.

903ATLANTA -904 PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA is 32-28 SU (1.2 Units) in home games as a favorite of -125 to -175 in the last 3 seasons.

905LA DODGERS -906 PITTSBURGH
PITTSBURGH is 10-19 SU (-13.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the current season.

907MILWAUKEE -908 CINCINNATI
MILWAUKEE is 31-21 SU (10.8 Units) vs. an NL team with a team batting average of .255 or worse in the current season.

909COLORADO -910 MIAMI
COLORADO is 8-18 SU (-16.9 Units) in road games vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game in the current season.

911HOUSTON -912 BOSTON
BOSTON is 25-11 SU (14.9 Units) vs. a team with a good bullpen whose WHIP is 1.350 or better in the current season.

913SEATTLE -914 DETROIT
DETROIT is 78-104 SU (-40.6 Units) vs teams who strand 6.9 or less runners on base per game in the last 3 seasons.

915NY YANKEES -916 MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA is 6-24 SU (-22.6 Units) vs. teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game in the current season.

917TORONTO -918 CHI WHITE SOX
CHI WHITE SOX is 11-3 SU (10.6 Units) in home games vs. a bad bullpen that blows 38% or more of their save opportunities in the current season.

919KANSAS CITY -920 LA ANGELS
LA ANGELS are 18-28 SU (-13 Units) vs. an AL team with an on base percentage .320 or worse in the current season.

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MLB

Wednesday, June 9

NL games
Atlanta (28-29) @ Philadelphia (28-31)
— Davidson is 1-0, 2.31 in two starts.
— Braves are 1-1 in his starts.
— under 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Philly.

— Braves won four of their last five games.
— Atlanta is 2-3 in its last five road games.
— over 4-1 in last five road games.
— scored run in first inning: 21-57
— record in first 5 innings: 30-20-7

— Eflin is 0-4, 5.96 in his last four starts.
— Phillies are 4-7 in his starts.
— under 7-4
— allowed run in first inning: 3-11
— record in first 5 innings: 4-5-2
— He is 6-3, 3.41 in 12 starts vs Atlanta.

— Phillies won three of their last five games.
— Phillies are 17-12 at home, 11-19 on road.
— over 6-2 last eight games.
— scored run in first inning: 19-59
— record in first 5 innings: 21-25-13

Dodgers (35-25) @ Pittsburgh (23-36)
— Gonsolin is making his first ’21 start.
— He is 6-4, 2.60 in 20 MLB games (14 starts).
— He hasn’t pitched against Pittsburgh.

— Dodgers are 4-5 in their last nine games.
— Dodgers are 2-3 in their last five road games.
— over 10-5 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-60
— record in first 5 innings: 31-21-8

— TAnderson is 0-2, 9.39 in his last three starts.
— Pirates are 5-6 in his starts.
— over 5-0 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 4-11
— record in first 5 innings: 4-4-3
— He is 3-6, 4.69 in 14 starts vs LA.

— Pirates won three of their last five games.
— Pittsburgh won five of its last eight home games.
— over 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 16-59
— record in first 5 innings: 18-31-10

Colorado (24-37) @ Miami (26-34)
— Gomber is 2-1, 2.15 in his last five starts
— Rockies are 5-7 in his starts.
— under 5-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 3-12
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— record in first 5 innings: 5-5-2
— He gave up 2 runs in an inning of relief vs Miami.

— Colorado won five of its last eight games.
— Rockies are 20-14 at home, 4-23 on road.
— under 7-2 last nine road games.
— scored run in first inning: 19-61
— record in first 5 innings: 23-29-9

— Miami hasn’t named a starter.

— Marlins lost nine of their last 11 games.
— Miami is 10-4 in their last 14 home tilts.
— under 5-2 in their last seven home games
— scored run in first inning: 13-60
— record in first 5 innings: 21-27-12

Milwaukee (34-26) @ Cincinnati (28-30)
— Anderson is 0-1, 5.12 in his last five starts.
— Milwaukee is 6-3 in his starts.
— over 4-4-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-9
— record in first 5 innings: 4-4-1
— He is 4-2, 4.25 in eight starts vs Cincinnati.

— Brewers won 13 of their last 16 games.
— Milwaukee won its last six road games.
— under 15-7-1 last 23 road games.
— scored run in first inning: 15-60
— record in first 5 innings: 27-20-13

— Gutierrez is 1-1, 2.70 in two starts.
— Reds are 1-1 in his starts.
— under 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Milwaukee.

— Cincinnati is 6-2 in its last eight games.
— Reds are 2-8 in last ten home games.
— over 6-4 last ten home games
— scored run in first inning: 14-58
— record in first 5 innings: 22-28-8

Cubs (34-27) @ San Diego (37-26)
— Arrieta is 1-3, 10.34 in his last four starts.
— Cubs are 5-6 in his starts.
— under 8-2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 5-11
— record in first 5 innings: 4-7
— He is 2-2, 5.25 in seven starts vs San Diego.

— Cubs lost four of their last six games.
— Chicago is 8-5 in last 13 road games.
— Under is 20-10 in their last 30 games.
— scored run in first inning: 18-61
— record in first 5 innings: 30-23-8

— Darvish is 3-0, 2.96 in his last four starts.
— Padres are 11-1 in his starts.
— over 5-0 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 4-12
— record in first 5 innings: 4-3-5
— He gave up 2 runs in 4.1 IP in his one start vs Chicago.

— Padres lost seven of their last ten games.
— San Diego won 13 of its last 16 home games.
— over 10-5 last 15 home games
— scored run in first inning: 16-63
— record in first 5 innings: 24-30-9

AL games
Houston (34-26) @ Boston (37-24)
— Odorizzi is 0-3, 7.16 in five starts.
— Astros are 1-4 in his starts.
— over 3-1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3
— He is 4-7, 4.84 in 19 starts vs Boston.

— Astros won seven of their last nine games.
— Astros are 6-8 in their last 14 road games.
— under 6-1 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 23-60
— record in first 5 innings: 34-18-8

— Eovaldi is 3-0, 2.16 in his last three starts.
— Red Sox are 8-4 in his starts.
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 2-12
— record in first 5 innings: 8-2-2
— He is 1-1, 3.19 in five starts vs Houston.

— Boston won five of its last six games.
— Red Sox are 7-3 in their last ten home games.
— under 8-2-2 last 12 home games
— scored run in first inning: 20-61
— record in first 5 innings: 29-23-9

Seattle (30-32) @ Detroit (26-34)
— Flexen is 2-1, 8.55 in four road starts.
— Mariners are 7-3 in his starts.
— over 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 4-10
— He hasn’t pitched against Detroit.

— Seattle lost five of its last seven games.
— Seattle is 4-11 in its last 15 road games.
— under 10-5 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 19-62
— record in first 5 innings: 28-28-6

— Mize is 2-1, 2.13 in his last six starts.
— Detroit is 6-5 in his starts.
— under 10-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-11
— record in first 5 innings: 5-4-2
— He gave up a run in 7.2 IP, in his one start vs Seattle.

— Detroit lost three of its last five games.
— Detroit is 5-1 in its last six home games.
— under 10-2-1 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 11-60
— record in first 5 innings: 7-5-2 last 14 at home

Bronx (32-29) @ Minnesota (24-36)
— Cole is 2-2, 3.19 in his last five starts.
— New York is 2-4 in his last six starts.
— under 7-5
— allowed run in first inning: 1-12
— record in first 5 innings: 7-2-3
— He threw 7 one-hit innings in his one start vs Minnesota.

— New York lost 10 of its last 14 games.
— New York is 4-5 in its last nine road games.
— under 13-6 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-61
— record in first 5 innings: 25-23-13

— Dobnak is 0-2, 6.94 in two starts.
— Twins are 0-2 in his starts.
— under 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2
— He hasn’t pitched against New York.

— Twins lost five of their last seven games.
— Minnesota is 5-4 in its last nine home games.
— over 28-10-1 last 39 games
— scores run in first inning: 20-60
— record in first 5 innings: 20-28-12

Toronto (30-28) @ White Sox (37-23)
— Manoah is 1-0, 3.86 in two starts.
— Toronto is 2-0 in his starts.
— under 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Chicago.

— Blue Jays are 7-5 in their last 12 games.
— Toronto won seven of its last ten road games.
— over 22-14 last 36 games
— scored run in first inning: 16-57
— record in first 5 innings: 25-24-8

— Lynn is 6-0, 1.85 in his last seven starts
— Chicago is 7-3 in his starts.
— under 7-3
— allowed run in first inning: 0-10
— record in first 5 innings: 8-0-2
— He is 1-3, 5.45 in 7 games (6 starts) vs Toronto.

— Chicago is 9-3 in its last 12 games.
— White Sox are 11-2 in last 13 home games.
— under 12-3 last 15 games.
— scored run in first inning: 18-61
— record in first 5 innings: 34-14-13

Kansas City (29-30) @ Angels (28-32)
— Keller is 4-0, 3.62 in his last five starts.
— Royals are 8-4 in his starts.
— over 6-5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 6-12
— record in first 5 innings: 6-4-2
— He is 2-2, 2.66 in 5 games (4 starts) against the Angels.

— Royals are 11-8 in their last 19 games.
— Royals are 5-11 in their last 16 road games.
— over 10-1-1 last 12 games.
— scores run in first inning: 14-59
— record in first 5 innings: 24-27-8

— Canning is 1-2, 6.75 in his last four starts.
— Angels are 4-5 in his starts.
— over 6-3
— allowed run in first inning: 3-9
— record in first 5 innings: 4-5
— He is 1-1, 1.50 in two starts vs Kansas City.

— Halos are 10-5 in their last 15 games.
— Angels are 7-2 in last nine home games.
— over 18-6 last 24 home games
— scored run in first inning: 18-61
— record in first 5 innings: 26-30-6

Interleague games
Mets (29-24) @ Baltimore (22-38)
— Walker is 3-1, 2.00 in his last five starts.
— Mets are 8-2 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 0-10
— record in first 5 innings: 7-2-1
— He is 3-1, 2.68 in seven starts vs Baltimore.

— Mets won eight of their last 12 games.
— Mets are 7-10 in their last 17 road games.
— Over 7-2 last nine games.
— scored run in first inning: 11-53
— record in first 5 innings: 26-21-6

— Former Met Harvey is 0-5, 12.63 in his last five starts.
— Baltimore is 5-7 in his starts.
— over 7-5
— allowed run in first inning: 4-12
— record in first 5 innings: 7-4-1
— He gave up 7 runs in 4.1 IP, in his one start against the Mets.

— Orioles won five of last six games, after an 0-14 skid.
— Baltimore is 11-18 on the road, 11-20 at home.
— over is 16-8 in their last 24 games.
— scored run in first inning: 20-60
— record in first 5 innings: 21-26-13

Washington (24-33) @ Tampa Bay (39-23)
— Corbin is 1-2, 6.43 in his last four starts.
— Nationals are 5-6 in his starts.
— over 6-5
— allowed run in first inning: 6-11
— record in first 5 innings: 3-5-3
— He hasn’t pitched against Tampa Bay

— Washington lost 10 of its last 14 games.
— Nationals are 11-18 on the road.
— under 12-3 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 13-57
— record in first 5 innings: 20-24-13

— McClanahan is 2-1, 4.11 in seven starts.
— Tampa Bay is 5-2 in his starts.
— under 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1-3
— He hasn’t pitched against Washington

— Tampa Bay won 20 of its last 25 games.
— Rays won 9 of last 10 home games.
— over is 15-8-1 in last 24 games.
— scored run in first inning: 18-62
— record in first 5 innings: 25-21 -16

San Francisco (38-22) @ Texas (23-39)
— bullpen game

— Giants won 10 of their last 13 games.
— Giants are 11-1 in last 12 road games.
— Over is 12-7-1 in their last 20 road games.
— scored run in first inning: 17-60
— record in first 5 innings: 33-18-9

— Gibson is 1-0, 1.48 in his last four starts.
— Texas is 7-4 in his starts.
— under 6-5
— allowed run in first inning: 4-11
— record in first 5 innings: 5-3-3
— He is 0-1, 4.91 in two starts vs San Francisco.

— Texas lost 16 of its last 20 games.
— Texas split its last 14 home games.
— under 7-3-2 last 12 games.
— scored run in first inning: 14-62
— record in first 5 innings: 20-32-10

Cleveland (32-26) @ St Louis (31-30)
— Mejia threw five shutout innings in his first MLB start.
— Cleveland is 1-0 in his starts.
— under 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0-1
— He hasn’t pitched against St Louis.

— Cleveland is 9-6 in its last 15 games.
— Indians are 7-3 in last ten road games.
— over 15-8 last 23 games
— scores run in first inning: 19-58
— record in first 5 innings: 20-28-10

— Wainwright is 1-1, 3.15 in his last three starts.
— Cardinals are 4-7 in his starts.
— under 7-4
— allowed run in first inning: 2-11
— record in first 5 innings: 3-5-3
— He is 1-0, 2.45 in 2 games (1 start) vs Cleveland.

— Cardinals are 6-12 in their last 18 games.
— St Louis is 6-7 in its last 13 home games.
— eight of last 11 games went over.
— scored run in first inning: 22-61
— record in first 5 innings: 26-24-11

Arizona (20-42) @ Oakland (36-26)
— Peacock is 1-2, 4.22 in his four starts.
— Arizona is 1-3 in his starts.
— under 3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-4
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2
— He got the only batter he faced out, in one relief stint vs Oakland.

— Arizona lost 20 of its last 22 games.
— Arizona lost its last 18 road games.
— over 8-3 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 11-62
— record in first 5 innings: 22-36-4

— Manaea is 1-0, 1.69 in his last four starts.
— A’s are 9-3 in his starts.
— over 6-5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 4-12
— record in first 5 innings: 5-3-4
— He is 1-1, 7.00 in two starts vs Arizona.

— A’s won five of their last six games.
— Oakland is 4-6 in its last ten home games.
— Under is 10-4 in their last 14 games.
— scored run in first inning: 17-62
— record in first 5 innings: 25-24-13

Wednesday’s umpires
Chi-SD- Under is 6-3-1 in Ortiz games.
Atl-Phil- Over is 4-2 in last six West games
LA-Pitt- Over is 3-2 in Beck games
Colo-Mia- Under is 7-5 in Hoberg games
Mil-Cin- Over is 6-3-1 in Drake games.

Hst-Bos- Under is 7-3 in last ten Hudson games
Sea-Det- Under is 5-2 in Libka games
NY-Minn- Under is 8-2 in Wolcott games
Tor-CWS- Under is 5-1 in last six Bacchus games
KC-LAA- Favorite won 9 of last 10 Hamari games

SF-Tex- Over is 6-1 in Liversparger games
Az-A’s- Under is 5-3 in Wolf games
NY-Balt- Underdog is 6-3 in last nine Porter games
Wsh-TB- Over is 4-1 in last five Wills games
Clev-StL- Home side won 7 of last 8 Carlson games