CNOTES MLB NEWS-NOTES-BEST BETS THRU THE WORLD SERIES !

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MLB MAY'S BEST BETS !

05/07/2024....................15 - 7 - 0.................................68.18%...................................+ 33.70
05/06/2024........................9 - 8 - 0.................................52.94%...................................+ 3.55
05/05/2024...................10 - 13 - 2.................................43.47%...................................- 18.60
05/04/2024...................10 - 14 - 1.................................41.68%....................................- 22.90
05/03/2024.....................9 - 14 - 1.................................39.13%....................................- 30.90
05/02/2024.......................4 - 5 - 0..................................44.44%....................................- 6.25
05/01/2024.....................10 - 9 - 4..................................52.63%.....................................+ 6.25

TOTALS..........................67 - 70 - 8..................................48.90%....................................-35.15

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Mar - April : TOTALS........................292 - 260 - 7.................52.98%..................+ 96.45

 

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Armadillo Sports

Wednesday’s 6-pack:
Most hits in a season for the Baltimore Orioles:
214— Miguel Tejada, 2006
211— Cal Ripken, 1983
210— Cal Ripken, 1991
207— BJ Surhoff, 1999
205— Al Bumbry, 1980
203— Miguel Tejada, 2004

Quote of the Day
“Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes.”
Jack Handey

Wednesday’s quiz
In the movie Last Vegas, which Las Vegas hotel do the four friends stay at?

Tuesday’s quiz
In the 1984 NBA Draft, Hakeem Olajuwon was the first pick, Michael Jordan was the third pick. Portland took Sam Bowie with the 2nd pick.

Monday’s quiz
In the old TV show The White Shadow, where a marginal NBA player retires and becomes a high school coach in Los Angeles, Ken Reeves had played for the Chicago Bulls.

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Wednesday’s Den: Mid-week musings…….

— Celtics 120, Cavaliers 95
Boston won all four quarters in jogging to an easy Game 1 win.
Celtics shot 18-46 on the arc (39.1%)

— Thunder 117, Mavericks 95
Dallas subs were a combined minus-46; OKC subs were +45.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points, had 9 rebounds, 9 assists.

— Avalanche 4, Stars 3 OT
Dallas led 3-0 after the first period.
Miles Wood got the game-winning goal, 11:03 into overtime.

— Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3, 2OT
Rangers grab a 2-0 series lead.
Vincent Trocheck scored the winning goal 7:24 into the second OT.

— San Jose Sharks won the draft lottery, have the #1 pick in the amateur draft.

— Arizona’s basketball program poached a transfer from the Campbell Camels, Anthony Dell’Orso, a 6-6 Australian who shot 38.7% on the arc last year.

— St John’s poached 6-6 senior Kadary Richmond from Big East rival Seton Hall; he was considered one of the best players still in the transfer portal.

— Don Mattingly played 14 years in the major leagues; he hit six grand slams in his career, all of them in 1987, which seems unusual.

— Famous birthdays for May 8th:
Dennis Leonard, 73
Mike D’Antoni, 73
Bill Cowher, 67
Lovie Smith, 64
Speedy Claxton 46
Adrian Gonzalez, 42
Kemba Walker, 34

— Mets 7, Cardinals 5
St Louis lost C Willson Contreras to a broken arm when JD Martinez swung his bat and drilled Contreras on the arm. He is expected to be out 6-8 weeks.

— Giants 5, Rockies 0
Kyle Harrison tossed seven shutout IP against the impotent Rockies, who are now 8-27.

— Angels 9, Pirates 0
Patrick Sandoval also threw seven shutout IP; Angels improved to 9-12 on the road.

— Brewers 6, Royals 5
Willie Adames hit a dramatic 3-run home run in the 9th inning.

— Braves 4, Red Sox 2
Marcell Ozuna had the game-winning hit in the 8th inning.

— Diamondbacks 6, Reds 2
Cincinnati lost its last six games, scoring a total of 10 runs.

— Nationals 3, Orioles 0
Trevor Williams is 4-0, 2.00 in his first seven starts.

— Phillies 10, Blue Jays 1
Bryce Harper homered for the third straight game.
Phillies are 21-5 in their last 26 games.

— Cubs 3, Padres 2
Michael Busch hit a walk-off homer for the Cubs.
Chicago is 7-0 when Imanaga starts.

 

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MLB
Weather Report

Wednesday, May 8

 

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, May 8

National League
NY Mets (18-18) @ St Louis (15-21)
— Quintana is 0-2, 6.53 in his last four starts.
— Mets are 4-3 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-5-1
— He is 6-4, 3.95 in 14 starts vs St Louis.


— New York is 6-10 in its last 16 games.
— Mets are 9-8 on road.
— over 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 10-36
— record in first 5 innings: 12-15-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-4


— Gray is 4-1, 1.78 in his last five starts.
— St Louis is 4-1 in his starts.
— under 4-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-5
— record in first 5 innings: 4-0-1
— He is 4-0, 2.31 in four starts vs New York.


— Cardinals are 2-7 in last nine games.
— They’re 6-11 at home.
— under 18-8 last 26 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-36
— record in first 5 innings: 11-20-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-3-5


Arizona (16-20) @ Cincinnati (16-19)
— Montgomery is 1-2, 5.63 in three starts.
— Arizona is 1-2 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 2-1, 3.27 in four starts vs Cincinnati.


— Arizona is 4-7 in its last eleven games.
— Diamondbacks are 7-10 on road.
— under 18-8 last 26 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-36
— record in first 5 innings: 16-14-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-x-3


— Ashcraft is 3-0, 5.02 in his last five starts.
— Cincinnati is 3-3 in his starts.
— over 5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1-2
— He is 1-0, 1.42 in two starts vs Arizona.


— Reds lost nine of last 11 games.
— They’re 9-11 at home.
— under 13-6 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-35
— record in first 5 innings: 12-16-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-x-3


San Diego (19-20) @ Cubs (22-15)
— Cease is 4-1, 2.84 in his last five starts.
— San Diego is 4-3 in his starts.
— under 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 3-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2-1
— He is 3-2, 2.86 in six starts vs Chicago


— Padres won five of last seven games.
— They’re 11-8 on road.
— over 8-4 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 13-39
— record in first 5 innings: 16-17-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-4-3.2


— Wesneski is 0-0, 1.74 in two starts.
— Chicago is 0-2 in his starts.
— under 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-2
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1-1
— He gave up a run in 5 IP, in his one start vs San Diego.


— Cubs are 5-6 in their last eleven games.
— They’re 13-5 at home.
— under 6-3 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 9-37
— record in first 5 innings: 17-12-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4.1-2


Miami (10-28) @ Los Angeles (25-13)
— Weathers is 0-2, 6.89 in his last three starts.
— Miami is 2-5 in his starts.
— over 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 0-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4-1
— He is 0-1, 4.66 in four starts against the Dodgers.


— Marlins lost four of their last five games.
— Miami is 5-13 on road.
— over 10-2 last dozen games.
— scored run in first inning: 10-38
— record in first 5 innings: 13-22-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3.1-6


— Stone is 2-0, 2.74 in his last four starts.
— Dodgers are 4-2 in his starts.
— over 3-2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Miami.


— Dodgers won 13 of last 15 games.
— Dodgers are 14-8 at home.
— over 6-2 last eight home games.
— scored run in first inning: 17-38
— record in first 5 innings: 24-12-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-5-1


San Francisco (16-21) @ Colorado (8-27)
— Hicks is 0-1, 3.60 in his last four starts.
— San Francisco is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-2
— This is his first start against Colorado


— San Francisco is 4-8 in its last dozen games.
— Giants are 7-14 on road.
— under 11-4 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-37
— record in first 5 innings: 11-20-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-2


— Lambert is 0-1, 14.21 in two starts this year.
— Colorado is 0-2 in his starts.
— over 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-2
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1-1
— He is 0-1, 6.95 in four starts vs San Francisco.


— Rockies are 8-27 in their first 35 games.
— They’re 5-11 at home.
— under 16-8 last 24 games
— scored run in first inning: 9-35
— record in first 5 innings: 8-18-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-x-5.1


American League
Texas (21-16) @ Oakland (17-20)
— Lorenzen is 2-1, 3.52 in four starts.
— Texas is 2-2 in his starts.
— under 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1-1
— He is 4-0, 0.29 in five starts vs Oakland.


— Leiter allowed 7 runs in 3.2 IP in his first MLB start.
— Texas is 1-0 in his starts.
— over 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Oakland.


— Rangers are 8-3 in their last 11 games.
— They’re 11-7 on road.
— under 9-4 last thirteen games
— scored run in first inning: 13-37
— record in first 5 innings: 15-13-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4


— Sears is 2-1, 2.40 in his last five starts.
— Oakland is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 5-0 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 0-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3-1
— He is 2-1, 4.40 in six starts vs Texas.


— bullpen game


— A’s lost their last three games.
— Oakland is 9-12 at home.
— under 10-5 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-37
— record in first 5 innings: 15-21-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 8-3-7.1


Detroit (19-17) @ Cleveland (23-13)
— Olson is 0-4, 3.90 in his last five starts.
— Detroit is 1-5 in his starts.
— under 5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-6
— record in first 5 innings: 0-4-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Cleveland.


— Detroit lost four of last five games.
— Tigers are 11-8 on road.
— under 5-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 14-36
— record in first 5 innings: 14-16-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-2-7


— Bibee is 1-1, 3.57 in his last four starts.
— Guardians are 6-1 in his starts.
— over 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2-1
— He is 0-2, 7.27 in two starts vs Detroit.


— Cleveland is 4-3 in its last seven games.
— Guardians are 11-6 at home.
— under 9-5 last fourteen games
— scored run in first inning: 8-36
— record in first 5 innings: 18-12-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-6.2


White Sox (8-28) @ Tampa Bay (19-18)
— Flexen is 1-0, 1.80 in his last two starts.
— White Sox are 1-4 in his starts.
— over 3-1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-1
— He is 2-2, 3.80 in his last four starts vs Tampa Bay


— White Sox are 2-6 in their last eight games.
— Chicago is 3-16 on road.
— over 11-6 last 17 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-36
— record in first 5 innings: 12-18-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-6-3


— Civale is 0-1, 9.61 in his last four starts.
— Rays are 4-3 in his starts.
— over 6-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3-1
— He is 5-3, 4.91 in 11 starts vs Chicago.


— Tampa Bay won its last five games.
— Rays are 13-9 at home.
— over 10-4 last 14 home games
— scored run in first inning: 10-37
— record in first 5 innings: 15-16-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 7-5-2


Houston (12-23) @ Bronx (24-13)
— Arrighetti is 1-3, 8.27 in four starts.
— Houston is 1-3 in his starts.
— under 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3
— He hasn’t pitched against New York.


— Houston lost its last three games.
— Astros are 5-11 on road.
— under 14-4 last 18 games
— scored run in first inning: 13-35
— record in first 5 innings: 15-17-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-4.2-3


— Rodon is 1-1, 4.24 in his last three starts.
— New York is 4-3 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-2
— He is 3-0, 2.47 in ten starts vs Houston.


— New York is 5-1 in its last six games.
— They’re 12-5 at home.
— over 3-1-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 11-37
— record in first 5 innings: 17-12-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2.2-3


Seattle (20-16) @ Minnesota (20-15)
— Kirby is 2-0, 1.13 in his last four starts.
— Seattle is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-2
— He is 1-0, 4.09 in two starts vs Minnesota.


— Seattle is 10-5 in its last 15 games.
— Mariners are 9-8 on road.
— under 28-7 last 35 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-36
— record in first 5 innings: 16-14-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-1.1-5


— Paddack is 3-0, 2.00 in his last three starts.
— Minnesota is 5-1 in his starts.
— under 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2
— He is 3-1, 2.63 in four starts vs Seattle.


— Twins won 13 of their last 15 games.
— They’re 9-8 at home.
— over 9-5 last 14 games.
— scored run in first inning: 9-35
— record in first 5 innings: 15-17-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4


Interleague Games
LA Angels (13-23) @ Pittsburgh (17-20)
— Soriano is 1-1, 2.12 in three road starts.
— Angels are 1-4 in his starts.
— under 3-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-5
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Pittsburgh.


— Angels are 4-14 in their last 18 games.
— They’re 9-12 on road.
— under 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 9-36
— record in first 5 innings: 11-23-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-1.2-2


— Perez is 0-2, 4.60 in his last three starts.
— Pittsburgh is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1-3
— He is 8-6, 4.20 in 20 starts vs Anaheim.


— Pirates are 8-17 in their last 25 games.
— They’re 8-9 at home.
— under 13-3 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-36
— record in first 5 innings: 13-17-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-x-4.1


Toronto (16-20) @ Philadelphia (26-11)
— Bassitt is 0-3, 9.00 in his last three starts.
— Toronto is 2-5 in his starts.
— under 54-2 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-2
— He is 3-0, 1.59 in four starts vs Philadelphia.


— Toronto lost 10 of its last 12 games.
— Blue Jays are 8-13 on road.
— over 4-0 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 10-36
— record in first 5 innings: 16-15-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-x-4.1


— Nola is 4-0, 2.31 in his last six starts.
— Phillies are 6-1 in his starts.
— under 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-2
— He is 2-2, 5.29 in six starts vs Toronto.


— Phillies are 21-5 in their last 26 games.
— Phillies are 15-6 at home.
— over 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 17-37
— record in first 5 innings: 27-8-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-2-2


Boston (19-17) @ Atlanta (21-12)
— Pivetta is 1-1, 0.82 in two starts.
— His last start was April 3rd.
— Boston is 1-1 in his starts.
— under 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0-1
— He is 7-4, 5.04 in 15 starts vs Atlanta


— Red Sox are 1-4 in their last five games.
— They’re 12-8 on road.
— under 11-5 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-36
— record in first 5 innings: 21-10-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-x-2


— Sale is 3-0, 2.37 in his last three starts.
— Atlanta is 4-2 in his starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 4-6
— record in first 5 innings: 5-1
— He is 2-1, 2.29 in 10 games (5 starts) vs Boston.
— He pitched for Boston from 2017-23.


— Braves are 3-5 in their last eight games.
— They’re 12-4 at home.
— under 11-1 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 9-32
— record in first 5 innings: 17-11-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-4.1-3.2


Baltimore (23-12) @ Washington (18-17)
— Bradish gave up a run in 4.2 IP (84 PT) in his first ‘24 start.
— Baltimore is 1-0 in his starts.
— over 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0
— He is 2-0, 0.00 in two starts (14 IP) vs Washington


— Baltimore is 15-6 in its last 21 games.
— Orioles are 11-5 on road.
— under 8-3 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 8-35
— record in first 5 innings: 20-12-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-x-1.2


— Parker is 2-1, 2.53 in four starts.
— Washington is 3-1 in his starts.
— under 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-4
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Baltimore.


— Nationals are 8-3 in their last eleven games.
— They’re 7-9 at home.
— over 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 6-35
— record in first 5 innings: 16-18-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-x-4


Milwaukee (21-14) @ Kansas City (21-16)
— Ross is 0-3, 7.29 in his last four starts.
— Milwaukee is 2-4 in his starts.
— over 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-4
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Kansas City.


— Brewers are 4-6 in their last ten games.
— They’re 14-7 on road.
— under 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 12-35
— record in first 5 innings: 17-12-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2-4.1


— Singer is 0-1, 3.68 in his last four starts.
— Kansas City is 5-2 in his starts.
— under 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 0-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Milwaukee.


— Royals are 1-3 in their last four games.
— Royals are 14-8 at home.
— under 19-8 last 27 games
— scored run in first inning: 12-37
— record in first 5 innings: 19-11-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3-2.1


Umpires
NY-StL- Under is 5-2 in Scheurwater games.
SD-Chi- Last three Moore games went over.
Mia-LA- Under is 5-1 in Marquez games.
Ariz-Cin- Favorites won last six Hamari games.
SF-Colo- Since 2022, under is 36-28 in Ceja games.


Det-Clev- Under is 3-2 in Wolcott games.
Tex-A’s- Over is 3-1 in last four Gibson games.
Favorites are 5-1 in Diaz games.
Chi-TB- Favorites are 7-0 in Torres games.
Hst-NY- Home team won four of last five O’Nora games.
Sea-Minn- Under is 4-2 in Rackley games.


LAA-Pitt- Favorite is 6-1 in last seven Parra games.
Tor-Phil- Underdogs are 3-3 in Muchinski games.
Mil-KC- Favorites won last four Tichenor games.
Balt-Wsh- Underdogs won last three Bellino games.
Bos-Atl- Favorites are 6-1 in Porter games.

 

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MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, May 8

 

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MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, May 8

 

[Cnotes53]

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8​

Game	Time(ET)	Pick	Units
LAA at PIT	12:35 PM	LAA +122 U 9.0	+500 +500
TOR at PHI	01:05 PM	PHI -159 O 8.5	+500 +500
DET at CLE	01:10 PM	CLE -132 O 7.5	+500 +500
NYM at STL	01:15 PM	STL -139 O 7.5	+500 +500
MIL at KC	02:10 PM	KC -118 U 8.5	+500 +500
SD at CHC	02:20 PM	SD -123 O 7.5	+500 +500
MIA at LAD	03:10 PM	LAD -244 O 9.0	+500 +500
TEX at OAK	06:37 PM	OAK +105 U 8.0	+500 +500
AZ at CIN	06:40 PM	CIN +101 U 9.0	+500 +500
BAL at WAS	06:45 PM	WAS +156 U 8.5	+500 +500
CHW at TB	06:50 PM	TB -227 O 8.5	+500 +500
HOU at NYY	07:05 PM	NYY -148 O 9.5	+500 +500
BOS at ATL	07:20 PM	BOS +181 U 8.5	+500 +500
SEA at MIN	07:40 PM	SEA +100 U 7.5	+500 +500
SF at COL	08:40 PM	SF -167 U 9.5	+500 +500

 

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MLB MAY'S BEST BETS !

05/08/2024....................8 - 15 - 1.................................34.78%...................................- 40.85
05/07/2024....................15 - 7 - 0.................................68.18%...................................+ 33.70
05/06/2024......................9 - 8 - 0.................................52.94%...................................+ 3.55
05/05/2024..................10 - 13 - 2.................................43.47%...................................- 18.60
05/04/2024..................10 - 14 - 1.................................41.68%....................................- 22.90
05/03/2024....................9 - 14 - 1.................................39.13%....................................- 30.90
05/02/2024......................4 - 5 - 0.................................44.44%....................................- 6.25
05/01/2024....................10 - 9 - 4..................................52.63%...................................+ 6.25

TOTALS........................75 - 85 - 9.................................46.87%....................................-76.00

 

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Thursday’s 6-pack:
NBA leaders in field goal %age this regular season:
72.5%— Daniel Gafford, Wsh-Dal
66.1%— Rudy Gobert, Minn
64.9%— Ivica Zubac, LAC
63.4%— Jarrett Allen, Clev
62.9%— Nic Claxton, Bklyn
61.9%— Jalen Duren, Det

Quote of the Day
“Small-market teams deserve an equal shot. They deserve a fair shot no matter where they are playing.”
Indiana Pacers’ coach Rick Carlisle, complaining about the officiating

Thursday’s quiz
In the old TV show The West Wing, which actor played the role of the person who succeeded President Bartlet (Martin Sheen) as President of the United States?

Wednesday’s quiz
In the movie Last Vegas, four old friends stay at the Aria hotel/casino.

Tuesday’s quiz
In the 1984 NBA Draft, Hakeem Olajuwon was the first pick, Michael Jordan was the third pick. Portland took Sam Bowie with the 2nd pick.

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Thursday’s Den: Doing some thinking out loud……..​

— Wednesday was the 56th anniversary of the perfect game Catfish Hunter pitched for the A’s, in their 11th game ever in Oakland. A’s beat Minnesota 4-0 that night; Catfish also knocked in three of the four runs, going 3-4 at the plate (this was 1968, five years before the DH).
Rick Monday was 2-3 with two runs scored for the A’s that night; to this day he is still a radio announcer for the Dodgers. Danny Cater pinch-hit for the A’s that night; he wound up hitting .290 that year, finishing 2nd in the AL batting race (this was the last year before they lowered the pitching mound). Ron Perranoski pitched in relief for the Twins; he wound up being a pitching coach for the Dodgers from 1981-94.
6,298 fans witnessed the perfect game.

— Pittsburgh Pirates are bringing up their #1 prospect Paul Skenes to pitch against the Cubs in Chicago Saturday; Skenes has a 0.99 ERA in seven AAA starts this year, but he’s only thrown 27.1 innings in those seven starts, striking out 45 batters.

— NFL will release their 2024 schedule next Wednesday, May 15th; the last couple years, it was released tonight, but they’ve moved it back a few days this year.

— Knicks 130, Pacers 121
Indiana led 73-63 at halftime.
Jalen Brunson scored 24 points in 2nd half; he didn’t play in 2nd quarter.
New York leads series, 2-0

— Florida 6, Boston 1
Panthers tied series 1-1; they trailed 1-0 after 1st period.
Florida outshot the Bruins, 33-15.
Boston was playing its third game in five nights.

— Famous birthdays for May 9th:
Candice Bergen, 78
Calvin Murphy, 76
Billy Joel, 75
Steve Yzerman, 59
Doug Christie, 54
Brandon Webb, 45
Prince Fielder, 40
Tommy Edman, 29
Samson Ebukam, 29

— Orioles 7, Nationals 6 (12)
Jorge Mateo knocked in the go-ahead run in the 12th inning.
Orioles have now gone 103 series in a row without being swept, the 4th-longest streak ever.
Baltimore/New York are tied for first atop the AL East.

— Guardians 5, Tigers 4 (10)
Detroit led this game 4-2 in the 8th inning.
David Fry tied the game with a 9th inning homer.
Brayan Rocchio knocked in the game-winning run.

— Padres 3, Cubs 0
Dylan Cease allowed one hit, struck out 12 in 7 IP.
San Diego has won six of its last eight games.

— Dodgers 3, Marlins 1
Teoscar Hernandez hit a 2-run homer in sixth inning.
Dodgers finished off a 6-0 homestead.
Marlins are 10-29; they’re already 16.5 games out of first place.

— Diamondbacks 4, Reds 3
Montgomery threw 95 pitches in his 7 IP.
Cincinnati has lost seven games in a row.

— Royals 6, Brewers 4
Bobby Witt Jr went 2-3, homered, scored three runs.
Six Kansas City relievers combined to get the last 11 outs.

— A’s 9-11, Rangers 4-12
Oakland scored 20 runs in a twinbill, had to settle for a split.
Marcus Semien went 6-10 in the doubleheader, with 4 runs scored.

— If the playoffs started today (they don’t):
NL: Phillies, Brewers, Dodgers. Wild Cards: New York, Twins, Royals
AL: Orioles, Guardians, Rangers. Wild Cards: Braves, Cubs (SD-Wsh-NYM)

 

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Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, May 9

National League
Arizona (17-20) @ Cincinnati (16-20)
— Cecconi is 1-2, 4.96 in three starts.
— Arizona is 1-2 in his starts.
— under 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-3
— He gave up a run in 5.2 IP, in his one start vs Cincinnati.


— Arizona is 5-7 in its last dozen games.
— Diamondbacks are 8-10 on road.
— under 19-8 last 27 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-37
— record in first 5 innings: 16-14-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3-2


— Greene is 1-0, 0.00 in his last two starts (12.2 IP).
— Cincinnati is 1-6 in his starts.
— under 4-1-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-2
— He is 1-1, 4.22 in two starts vs Arizona.


— Reds lost 10 of last 12 games.
— They’re 9-12 at home.
— under 14-6 last 20 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-36
— record in first 5 innings: 12-16-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3-4


San Francisco (17-21) @ Colorado (8-28)
— Winn is 3-1, 3.86 in his last four starts.
— San Francisco is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 3-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4-1
— He is 1-0, 5.40 in two starts vs Colorado


— San Francisco is 5-8 in its last 13 games.
— Giants are 8-14 on road.
— under 11-5 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-38
— record in first 5 innings: 12-20-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-4


— Quantrill is 1-1, 2.55 in his last four starts.
— Colorado is 2-5 in his starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 0-4-3
— He is 2-0, 3.10 in four starts vs San Francisco.


— Rockies are 8-28 in their first 36 games.
— They’re 5-12 at home.
— under 16-9 last 25 games
— scored run in first inning: 9-36
— record in first 5 innings: 8-19-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-5.1-6


St Louis (15-21) @ Milwaukee (21-15)
— Gray is 4-1, 1.78 in his last five starts.
— St Louis is 4-1 in his starts.
— under 4-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-5
— record in first 5 innings: 4-0-1
— He is 4-4, 2.82 in 14 starts vs Milwaukee.


— Cardinals are 2-7 in last nine games.
— They’re 9-10 on road.
— Cardinals are 5-1 in road series openers.
— under 18-8 last 26 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-36
— record in first 5 innings: 11-20-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5-x


— Myers is 0-2, 6.23 in three starts.
— Milwaukee is 0-3 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against St Louis.


— Brewers are 4-7 in their last eleven games.
— They’re 7-7 at home.
— Brewers are 7-5 in series openers.
— over 7-3 last 10 home games
— scored run in first inning: 13-36
— record in first 5 innings: 17-13-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-4.1-3


American League
Seattle (20-17) @ Minnesota (21-15)
— Gilbert is 3-0, 1.02 in his last five starts.
— Seattle is 5-2 in his starts.
— under 6-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-2
— He is 2-0, 1.69 in three starts vs Minnesota.


— Seattle is 10-6 in its last 16 games.
— Mariners are 9-9 on road.
— under 28-8 last 36 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-37
— record in first 5 innings: 16-15-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1.1-5-3


— Lopez is 2-0, 3.86 in his last four starts.
— Minnesota is 4-3 in his starts.
— under 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 4-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-4
— He is 0-1, 3.00 in two starts vs Seattle.


— Twins won 14 of their last 16 games.
— They’re 10-8 at home.
— over 10-5 last 15 games.
— scored run in first inning: 10-36
— record in first 5 innings: 16-17-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-3.2


Houston (12-24) @ Bronx (25-13)
— Blanco is 3-0, 2.09 in six starts.
— Houston is 5-1 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against New York.


— Houston lost its last four games.
— Astros are 5-12 on road.
— under 14-5 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-36
— record in first 5 innings: 15-18-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-3-3


— Stroman is 1-0, 4.43 in his last four starts.
— New York is 5-2 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3-3
— He is 3-1, 2.50 in six starts vs Houston.


— New York is 6-1 in its last seven games.
— They’re 13-5 at home.
— over 4-1-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 12-38
— record in first 5 innings: 18-12-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-3-2.2


Cleveland (24-13) @ White Sox (9-28)
— Lively is 1-1, 2.05 in four starts.
— Guardians are 2-2 in his starts.
— under 3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-4
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Chicago.


— Cleveland is 5-3 in its last eight games.
— Guardians are 12-7 on road.
— Guardians are 7-5 in series openers.
— under 10-4 last fourteen road games
— scored run in first inning: 8-37
— record in first 5 innings: 18-13-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-6.2-6


— Fedde is 2-0, 2.92 in his last four starts.
— White Sox are 4-3 in his starts.
— under 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2-1
— He is 0-0, 5.14 in 2 games (1 start) vs Cleveland.


— White Sox are 3-6 in their last nine games.
— Chicago is 5-12 at home.
— White Sox are 1-11 in series openers.
— under 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 8-37
— record in first 5 innings: 13-18-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-3-3


Kansas City (22-16) @ LA Angels (14-23)
— Wacha is 0-4, 7.01 in his last five starts.
— Kansas City is 2-5 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-4-2
— He is 3-0, 0.44 in three starts vs Anaheim.


— Royals are 2-3 in their last five games.
— Royals are 7-8 on road.
— Royals are 7-5 in series openers.
— under 8-2 last 10 road games
— scored run in first inning: 13-38
— record in first 5 innings: 20-11-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2.1-3.2


— Detmers is 0-3, 8.15 in his last three starts.
— Angels are 4-3 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 0-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-4
— He is 0-0, 5.91 in two starts vs Kansas City.


— Angels split their last six games.
— They’re 4-11 at home.
— Angels are 6-6 in series openers.
— over 6-2 last eight home games
— scored run in first inning: 9-37
— record in first 5 innings: 11-24-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1.2-2-4.1

 

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Thursday, May 9

 

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Thursday, May 9

 

[Cnotes53]

THURSDAY, MAY 9​

Game	Time(ET)	Pick	Units
SEA at MIN	01:10 PM	MIN -119 U 6.5	+500 +500
AZ at CIN	01:10 PM	CIN -129 U 8.5	+500 +500
SF at COL	03:10 PM	COL +137 U 9.5	+500 +500
HOU at NYY	05:05 PM	NYY -129 O 8.0	+500 +500
CLE at CHW	07:40 PM	CHW +138 U 8.0	+500 +500
STL at MIL	07:40 PM	MIL +117 O 7.5	+500 +500
KC at LAA	09:38 PM	KC -111 O 8.5	+500 +500

 

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MLB MAY'S BEST BETS !

05/09/2024.....................7 - 5 - 0.................................58.33%...................................+ 11.15
05/08/2024....................8 - 15 - 1.................................34.78%...................................- 40.85
05/07/2024....................15 - 7 - 0.................................68.18%...................................+ 33.70
05/06/2024......................9 - 8 - 0.................................52.94%...................................+ 3.55
05/05/2024..................10 - 13 - 2.................................43.47%...................................- 18.60
05/04/2024..................10 - 14 - 1.................................41.68%....................................- 22.90
05/03/2024....................9 - 14 - 1.................................39.13%....................................- 30.90
05/02/2024......................4 - 5 - 0.................................44.44%....................................- 6.25
05/01/2024....................10 - 9 - 4..................................52.63%...................................+ 6.25

TOTALS........................82 - 90 - 9.................................47.67%.....................................-64.85

 

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Armadillo Sports

Friday’s 6-pack:
— Cavaliers 118, Celtics 94- Cleveland outscored hosts 64-40 in 2nd half.
— Dallas 119, Thunder 110- Doncic had 29 points, 7 assists, 10 rebounds.
— Brewers 7, Cardinals 1- St Louis has lost five games in a row.
— Arizona 5, Reds 4- Carroll had game-winning single in 8th.
— White Sox 3, Guardians 2- Fedde tossed six shutout IP.
— Royals 10, Angels 4- Blanco went 3-3, with a HR, four runs scored.

Quote of the Day
“I didn’t think (Jalen Brunson) would be this good, Maybe a more talented player might be the leading scorer, but he’d be the leader……..I thought he would be a point guard on an NBA championship team because he’s such a winner.”
Jay Wright, Brunson’s college coach at Villanova

Friday’s quiz
Who managed the San Diego Padres, the first time they played in a World Series?

Thursday’s quiz
In the old TV show The West Wing, Jimmy Smits played the role of Matt Santos, the person who succeeded President Bartlet (Martin Sheen) as President of the United States.

Wednesday’s quiz
In the movie Last Vegas, four old friends stay at the Aria hotel/casino.

************************************

Friday’s Den: A quick trend for all 30 MLB teams…….

A quick trend for all 30 MLB teams…….

— Under is 6-1 in Diamondbacks’ last seven road games.

— Braves won nine of their last 11 home games.

— Cubs are 20-12 vs righty starting pitchers, 2-4 vs lefties.

— Reds lost their last eight games, scoring total of 17 runs.

— Rockies are 2-27 when they score less than seven runs.

— Dodgers won their last seven games, outscoring foes 45-12.

— Marlins are 1-14 against lefty starting pitchers.

— Over is 7-3 in the Brewers’ last ten home games.

— Under is 12-7 in Mets’ home games, over is 11-6 in their road games.

— Phillies are 24-3 when they score 4+ runs, 2-9 when they don’t.

— Pirates lost 8 of last 9 road games; their last six road tilts stayed under.

— Cardinals are 5-14 in day games, 10-8 in night games.

— Padres won six of last eight games; they’ve scored 5.6 runs/game in five games with Arraez in their lineup.

— Giants are 4-1 in home series openers, 2-5 in road series openers.

— Nationals are 8-4 in their last 12 games; they’re tied for the last Wild Card slot in the NL.

— Famous birthdays for May 10th:
David Clennon, 81
Dave Mason, 78
Meg Foster, 77
Jim Zorn, 71
Bono, 64
Rony Seikaly, 59
Salvador Perez, 34
Nolan Gorman, 24

— Orioles won seven of their last nine games; they have best record in American League.

— Red Sox are 15-2 when they score 5+ runs, 4-16 when they don’t.

— Tommy Pham is hitting .327 in 12 games with White Sox; he’s scored 10 runs in those 12 games, knocked in eight more. Chicago is 7-5 with Pham in lineup, 3-23 when he isn’t.

— Guardians are 7-1 vs lefty starting pitchers, 17-13 vs righty starters.

— Tigers lost six of their last seven road games; they’re 6-1 vs lefty pitchers.

— Astros are off to an 13-24 start; their last losing year in a full season was 2014 (they went 29-31 in 2020, the pandemic season).

— Royals are off to a 23-16 start; their last winning season was 2015, when they won the World Series.

— Angels lost 10 of their last 12 games.
Anthony Rendon is making $38,571,429 this year; he’s on the 60-day DL.
Mike Trout is making $37,116,667 this year; he isn’t expected back for a while after having knee surgery last week.

— Twins won 15 of their last 17 games; over is 8-3 in their last 11 games.

— New York won five of its last six games. Under is 9-3 in their series openers.

— Over is 5-1 in A’s last six home games; under is 5-2 in their last seven road tilts.

— Mariners are 5-1 in home series openers, 2-4 in road series openers.

— Rays won five of their last six games; they’re 6-3 in one-run games.

— Under is 12-3 in Rangers’ last 15 home games.

— Blue Jays are 4-10 in their last 14 games.

 

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, May 10

National League
Cubs (22-16) @ Pittsburgh (17-21)
— Taillon is 3-0, 1.52 in four starts.
— Chicago is 4-0 in his starts.
— under 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1
— He is 1-1, 6.35 in two starts vs Pittsburgh.
— He pitched for the Pirates from 2016-19.


— Cubs split their last ten games.
— They’re 9-10 on road.
— Cubs are 7-5 in series openers.
— under 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 9-38
— record in first 5 innings: 17-13-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3-x

— Jones is 1-1, 1.57 in his last four starts.
— Pittsburgh is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 6-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-2
— He hasn’t pitched against the Cubs.


— Pirates are 8-18 in their last 26 games.
— They’re 8-10 at home.
— Pirates are 5-7 in series openers.
— over 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 7-38
— record in first 5 innings: 14-18-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-4-x


Atlanta (22-12) @ NY Mets (18-18)
— Morton is 1-0, 1.89 in his last three starts.
— Atlanta is 3-3 in his starts.
— under 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 0-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1-2
— He is 6-6, 3.71 in 22 starts vs New York.


— Braves are 4-6 in their last ten games.
— They’re 1-5 in last six road games.
— Braves are 9-3 in series openers.
— under 13-1 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 10-34
— record in first 5 innings: 19-11-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3-x


— Quintana is 0-2, 6.53 in his last four starts.
— Mets are 4-3 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-5-1
— He is 3-5, 6.55 in nine starts vs Atlanta.


— New York is 6-10 in its last 16 games.
— Mets are 9-10 at home.
— Mets are 2-4 in home series openers.
— over 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 10-36
— record in first 5 innings: 12-15-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-x-x


Philadelphia (26-12) @ Miami (10-29)
— Suarez is 6-0, 1.29 in his last six starts.
— Phillies are 7-0 in his starts.
— under 4-1-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 6-1
— He is 4-2, 3.27 in 18 games (7 starts) vs Miami.


— Phillies are 21-6 in their last 27 games.
— Phillies are 11-5 on road.
— Phillies are 9-3 in series openers.
— over 4-2 last six road games
— scored run in first inning: 17-38
— record in first 5 innings: 27-8-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3.1-x


— Rogers is 0-5, 6.95 in seven starts.
— Miami is 0-7 in his starts.
— over 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-5-1
— He is 1-5, 6.70 in nine starts vs Philly.


— Marlins lost five of their last six games.
— Miami is 5-15 at home.
— Marlins are 1-11 in series openers.
— over 9-3 last dozen games.
— scored run in first inning: 10-39
— record in first 5 innings: 13-22-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-2-x


St Louis (15-22) @ Milwaukee (22-15)
— Lynn is 0-0, 5.40 in his last three starts.
— St Louis is 4-3 in his starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-5-1
— He is 11-3, 2.03 in 18 starts vs Milwaukee.


— Cardinals are 2-8 in last ten games.
— They’re 9-11 on road.
— under 18-9 last 27 games
— scored run in first inning: 8-37
— record in first 5 innings: 11-21-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-x-3


— bullpen game


— Brewers are 5-7 in their last 12 games.
— They’re 8-7 at home.
— over 8-3 last 11 home games
— scored run in first inning: 14-37
— record in first 5 innings: 18-13-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-3-5


Los Angeles (26-13) @ San Diego (20-20)
— Glasnow is 3-0, 1.29 in his last three starts.
— Dodgers are 7-1 in his starts.
— over 5-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 1-8
— record in first 5 innings: 5-3
— He is 0-0, 2.71 in four games (1 start) vs San Diego.


— Dodgers won 14 of last 16 games.
— Dodgers are 11-5 on road.
— Dodgers are 9-4 in series openers.
— under 7-4 last eleven games.
— scored run in first inning: 18-39
— record in first 5 innings: 24-12-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-2-x


— King is 1-3, 5.16 in his last four starts.
— San Diego is 4-3 in his starts.
— over 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3-1
— He is 1-0, 6.10 in 3 games (1 start) vs Los Angeles


— Padres won six of last eight games.
— They’re 12-8 on road.
— Padres are 7-6 in series openers.
— over 5-2 last seven home games
— scored run in first inning: 14-40
— record in first 5 innings: 17-17-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-2-x


Cincinnati (16-21) @ San Francisco (17-22)
— Abbott is 0-3, 3.92 in his last four starts.
— Cincinnati is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 5-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 4-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4-1
— He is 1-1, 2.38 in two starts vs San Francisco.


— Reds lost 8 in row, 11 of last 13 games.
— They’re 7-8 on road.
— Reds are 3-2 in road series openers.
— under 14-7 last 21 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-37
— record in first 5 innings: 12-16-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-4


— Webb is 2-0, 0.82 in three home starts.
— San Francisco is 4-4 in his starts, 3-0 at home.
— under 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 3-8
— record in first 5 innings: 3-4-1
— He is starts vs Cincinnati.


— San Francisco is 5-9 in its last 14 games.
— Giants are 9-7 at home.
— Giants are 4-1 in home series openers.
— under 6-1 last seven home games
— scored run in first inning: 7-39
— record in first 5 innings: 12-21-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-4-4.1


American League
Houston (13-24) @ Detroit (19-18)
— Valdez is 1-1, 3.97 in four starts.
— Houston is 1-3 in his starts.
— under 3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-4
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1
— He is 1-2, 2.48 in six starts vs Detroit.


— Houston lost four of its last five games.
— Astros are 6-12 on road.
— Astros are 5-7 in series openers.
— under 15-5 last 20 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-37
— record in first 5 innings: 16-18-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-3.1


— Mize is 1-1, 4.41 in his last three starts.
— Detroit is 5-1 in his starts.
— under 3-3
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 1-5
— He is 2-0, 0.69 in two starts vs Houston.


— Detroit lost five of last six games.
— Tigers are 8-9 at home.
— Tigers are 2-3 in home series openers.
— over 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 14-37
— record in first 5 innings: 15-16-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 7-2-x


Bronx (25-14) @ Tampa Bay (19-19)
— Schmidt is 2-1, 3.38 in his last four starts.
— New York is 6-1 in his starts.
— under 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 5-1-1
— He is 1-3, 3.77 in five starts vs Tampa Bay.


— New York is 6-2 in its last eight games.
— They’re 12-8 on road.
— New York is 7-5 in series openers.
— over 4-2-1 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 12-39
— record in first 5 innings: 18-13-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2.2-3.1


— Bradley is making his first 2024 start.
— He was 5-8, 5.59 in 21 starts LY, his rookie year.
— He hasn’t pitched against New York.


— Tampa Bay won five of its last six games.
— Rays are 13-10 at home.
— Rays are 4-8 in series openers.
— over 10-5 last 15 home games
— scored run in first inning: 10-38
— record in first 5 innings: 15-17-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-4.1-x


Minnesota (22-15) @ Toronto (17-20)
— Ryan is 1-1, 4.60 in his last five starts.
— Minnesota is 4-3 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 3-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3-3
— He gave up 3 runs in 6 IP in his one start vs Toronto.


— Twins won 15 of their last 17 games.
— They’re 11-8 at home.
— Twins are 6-6 in series openers.
— over 8-3 last 11 games.
— scored run in first inning: 11-37
— record in first 5 innings: 17-17-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3.2-3.2


— Kikuchi is 2-1, 3.00 in his last four starts.
— Toronto is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-2
— He is 1-1, 3.38 in five starts vs Minnesota.


— Toronto lost 10 of its last 13 games.
— Blue Jays are 8-7 at home.
— Blue Jays are 7-5 in series openers.
— over 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 10-37
— record in first 5 innings: 16-15-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-2.2-x


Cleveland (24-14) @ White Sox (10-28)
— Carrasco is 2-2, 6.04 in his last five starts.
— Guardians are 3-4 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 4-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-5
— He is 10-12, 4.24 in 27 starts vs Chicago.


— Cleveland is 4-2 in its last six games.
— Guardians are 12-8 on road.
— under 11-4 last fifteen road games
— scored run in first inning: 8-38
— record in first 5 innings: 18-14-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6.2-6-2.1


— Crochet is 1-1, 4.80 in his last three starts.
— White Sox are 2-6 in his starts.
— under 7-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-8
— record in first 5 innings: 1-4-3
— He is 0-1, 1.93 in 11 relief stints (9.1 IP) vs Cleveland.


— White Sox are 7-5 with Tommy Pham in lineup.
— Chicago is 6-12 at home.
— under 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 9-38
— record in first 5 innings: 14-18-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-3-3


Kansas City (23-16) @ LA Angels (14-24)
— Marsh is 3-0, 2.70 in five starts.
— Kansas City is 5-0 in his starts.
— under 3-2
— allowed run in first inning: 0-5
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1
— He hasn’t pitched against the Angels.


— Royals are 3-1 in their last four games.
— Royals are 8-8 on road.
— under 8-3 last 11 road games
— scored run in first inning: 13-39
— record in first 5 innings: 21-11-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-3.2-3


— Canning is 1-1, 4.76 in his last three starts.
— Angels are 2-5 in his starts.
— over 3-0 home starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-5
— He is 2-1, 1.82 in four starts vs Kansas City.


— Angels are 2-4 in their last six games.
— They’re 4-12 at home.
— over 7-2 last nine home games
— scored run in first inning: 9-38
— record in first 5 innings: 11-25-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-4.1-4


Oakland (18-21) @ Seattle (20-18)
— Blackburn is 1-1, 5.82 in his last three starts.
— Oakland is 6-1 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 5-2
— He is 2-4, 4.91 in eight starts vs Seattle.


— A’s lost four of their last five games.
— Oakland is 8-8 on road.
— over 5-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 8-39
— record in first 5 innings: 16-22-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 7.1-9.2-x


— Woo is making his first ‘24 start.
— He was 4-5, 4.21 in 18 starts LY, his rookie year.
— He is 2-0, 0.00 in two starts (11 IP) vs Oakland.


— Seattle is 1-3 in its last four games.
— Mariners are 11-8 at home.
— over 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 8-38
— record in first 5 innings: 16-16-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3-4


Interleague Games
Arizona (18-20) @ Baltimore (24-12)
— Pfaadt is 0-1, 5.80 in his last six starts.
— Arizona is 2-5 in his starts.
— under 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 3-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Baltimore.


— Arizona won its last four games.
— Diamondbacks are 9-10 on road.
— under 19-9 last 28 games
— scored run in first inning: 15-38
— record in first 5 innings: 16-14-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2-3.1


— Irvin is 3-0, 0.00 in his last three starts (19 IP).
— Baltimore is 5-1 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 0-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-1
— He gave up 4 runs in 5.2 IP, in his one start vs Arizona.


— Baltimore is 7-2 in its last nine games.
— Orioles are 12-7 at home.
— under 8-4 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 8-36
— record in first 5 innings: 20-12-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1.2-4-x


Washington (18-18) @ Boston (19-18)
— Corbin is 0-0, 5.87 in his last three starts.
— Washington is 3-4 in his starts.
— under 4-2 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-5
— He is 1-2, 5.27 in three starts vs Boston.


— Nationals are 8-4 in their last dozen games.
— They’re 11-8 on road.
— over 8-3 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 6-36
— record in first 5 innings: 16-18-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3.1-x


— Houck is 1-2, 2.45 in his last four starts.
— Boston is 4-3 in his starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2-1
— He threw 5 no-hit IP, in his one start vs Washington


— Red Sox are 1-5 in their last six games.
— They’re 7-9 at home.
— under 12-5 last 17 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-37
— record in first 5 innings: 21-11-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-5-x


Texas (22-17) @ Colorado (9-28)
— Gray is 1-1, 2.05 in his last five starts.
— Texas is 4-3 in his starts.
— under 5-2
— allowed run in first inning: 4-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-2
— He gave up a run in 5 IP, in his one start vs Colorado.
— He pitched for the Rockies from 2015-21.


— Rangers are 9-4 in their last 13 games.
— They’re 12-8 on road.
— over 3-0 last three games
— scored run in first inning: 14-39
— record in first 5 innings: 16-14-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-7-x


— Gomber is 0-2, 3.09 in his last four starts.
— Colorado lost his last five starts.
— under 5-0 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 5-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-3
— He is 1-1, 3.20 in three starts vs Texas.


— Rockies are 9-28 in their first 37 games.
— They’re 6-12 at home.
— over 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 9-37
— record in first 5 innings: 9-19-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-6-3

 

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