Toronto Blue Jays (42-40) at New York Yankees (47-33), 1:05 p.m.

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NL Matchup -- Arizona at Colorado

NL Matchup -- Arizona at Colorado

NL Matchup -- Arizona at Colorado

Arizona Diamondbacks (32-49) at Colorado Rockies (42-38)
Game One Colorado 5, Arizona 0
Game Two Arizona 11, Colorado 7
Game Three Sunday, July 5th, 3:10 p.m.
Records
2009 Head-to-Head Record Tied 4-4 (3-3 at Ari; 1-1 at Col)
2008 Head-to-Head Record Arizona 15-3 (8-1 at Ari; 7-2 at Col)
2007 Head-to-Head Record Colorado 10-8 (5-4 at Ari; 5-4 at Col)
2006 Head-to-Head Record Arizona 12-7 (5-4 at Ari; 7-3 at Col)
Home Record Arizona 15-28; Colorado 18-16
Away Record Arizona 17-21; Colorado 24-22
Current Streak Arizona (W1); Colorado (L1)
Record vs. Western Division Arizona 13-21; Colorado 13-20
2009 Meetings
4/06 - Arizona, 9-8 (at Ari - WP: T.Pena; LP: Grilli)
4/07 - Colorado, 3-0 (at Ari - WP: U.Jimenez; LP: Haren)
4/08 - Colorado, 9-2 (at Ari - WP: Morales; LP: D.Davis)
4/20 - Arizona, 6-3 (at Ari - WP: Garland; LP: Marquis)
4/21 - Colorado, 9-6 (at Ari - WP: Belisle; LP: Gutierrez)
4/22 - Arizona, 2-0 (at Ari - WP: Haren; LP: J.De La Rosa)
7/03 - Colorado, 5-0 (at Col - WP: J.De La Rosa; LP: Scherzer)
7/04 - Arizona, 11-7 (at Col - WP: Schoeneweis; LP: Peralta)
2008 Meetings
4/04 - Arizona, 8-1 (at Col - WP: Owings; LP: Redman)
4/05 - Arizona, 7-2 (at Col - WP: B.Webb; LP: Francis)
4/06 - Arizona, 5-2 (10) (at Col - WP: Lyon; LP: Bowie)
4/11 - Arizona, 8-2 (at Ari - WP: B.Webb; LP: Francis)
4/12 - Arizona, 10-3 (at Ari - WP: Haren; LP: Morales)
4/13 - Colorado, 13-5 (at Ari - WP: Cook; LP: Ed.Gonzalez)
5/13 - Arizona, 8-4 (at Ari - WP: R.Johnson; LP: Francis)
5/14 - Arizona, 4-3 (at Ari - WP: Owings; LP: De La Rosa)
5/15 - Arizona, 8-5 (at Ari - WP: B.Webb; LP: Cook)
8/12 - Arizona, 4-2 (at Col - WP: R.Johnson; LP: U.Jimenez)
8/13 - Colorado, 6-5 (at Col - WP: T.Buchholz; LP: Rauch)
8/14 - Arizona, 6-2 (at Col - WP: Haren; LP: Rusch)
9/19 - Colorado, 3-2 (at Col - WP: De La Rosa; LP: Scherzer)
9/20 - Arizona, 5-3 (at Col - WP: T.Pena; LP: Fuentes)
9/21 - Arizona, 13-4 (at Col - WP: Haren; LP: Reynolds)
9/26 - Arizona, 6-4 (at Ari - WP: Cruz; LP: Grilli)
9/27 - Arizona, 6-4 (at Ari - WP: Lyon; LP: Corpas)
9/28 - Arizona, 2-1 (at Ari - WP: R.Johnson; LP: Vizcaino)
2007 Meetings
4/02 - Arizona, 8-6 (at Col - WP: Cruz; LP: Hawkins)
4/03 - Colorado, 4-3 (11) (at Col - WP: B-H.Kim; LP: Valverde)
4/04 - Colorado, 11-4 (at Col - WP: R.Lopez; LP: D.Davis)
4/13 - Colorado, 6-3 (at Ari - WP: Affeldt; LP: Webb)
4/14 - Arizona, 5-4 (at Ari - WP: Lyon; LP: Hawkins)
4/15 - Arizona, 6-4 (at Ari - WP: D.Davis; LP: B-H.Kim)
5/15 - Arizona, 3-0 (at Col - WP: R.Johnson; LP: Hirsh)
5/16 - Colorado, 5-3 (at Col - WP: Cook; LP: Webb)
5/17 - Arizona, 3-1 (at Col - WP: L.Hernandez; LP: Fogg)
5/21 - Arizona, 6-5 (at Ari - WP: Slaten; LP: Affeldt)
5/22 - Colorado, 3-1 (at Ari - WP: Corpas; LP: Lyon)
5/23 - Colorado, 2-0 (at Ari - WP: Francis; LP: D.Davis)
8/31 - Colorado, 7-3 (10) (at Ari - WP: Herges; LP: Pena)
9/01 - Arizona, 13-7 (at Ari - WP: Ed.Gonzalez; LP: Dessens)
9/02 - Colorado, 4-3 (at Ari - WP: Fogg; LP: Webb)
9/28 - Arizona, 4-2 (at Col - WP: Webb; LP: Francis)
9/29 - Colorado, 11-1 (at Col - WP: Redman; LP: Ed.Gonzalez)
9/30 - Colorado, 4-3 (at Col - WP: Fuentes; LP: Nippert)
2006 Meetings
4/03 - Colorado, 3-2 (11) (at Col - WP: DeJean; LP: Grimsley)
4/05 - Arizona, 4-2 (at Col - WP: O.Hernandez; LP: Cook)
4/06 - Arizona, 12-5 (at Col - WP: Batista; LP: Francis)
4/11 - Colorado, 6-5 (at Ari - WP: Cook; LP: O.Hernandez)
4/12 - Arizona, 5-4 (at Ari - WP: Aquino; LP: King)
4/13 - Colorado, 5-3 (at Ari - WP: Fogg; LP: Ru.Ortiz)
7/07 - Arizona, 4-3 (at Col - WP: Medders; LP: B-H.Kim)
7/08 - Arizona, 8-7 (at Col - WP: Vizcaino; LP: Fuentes)
7/09 - Arizona, 8-5 (at Col - WP: Ed.Gonzalez; LP: Dohmann)
7/21 - Arizona, 6-2 (at Ari - WP: C.Vargas; LP: Cook)
7/22 - Arizona, 4-3 (at Ari - WP: Medders; LP: Mesa)
7/23 - Colorado, 9-7 (at Ari - WP: Martin; LP: Julio)
8/14 - Colorado, 4-3 (at Col - WP: Affeldt; LP: Pena)
8/15 - Arizona, 2-1 (18) (at Col - WP: Medders; LP: R.Ramirez)
8/16 - Arizona, 9-5 (at Col - WP: L.Hernandez; LP: Cook)
8/17 - Colorado, 8-4 (at Col - WP: Fogg; LP: Webb)
9/15 - Arizona, 5-1 (at Ari - WP: Webb; LP: B-H.Kim)
9/16 - Arizona, 7-6 (16) (at Ari - WP: Julio; LP: Affeldt)
9/17 - Colorado, 6-1 (at Ari - WP: Francis; LP: Batista)
Arizona last five games Colorado last five games
6/30 - W at Cincinnati, 6-2 6/29 - L at Los Angeles, 2-4 (13)
7/01 - L at Cincinnati, 0-1 6/30 - W at Los Angeles, 3-0
7/02 - L at Cincinnati, 2-3 (10) 7/01 - L at Los Angeles, 0-1
7/03 - L at Colorado, 0-5 7/03 - W vs. Arizona, 5-0
7/04 - W at Colorado, 11-7 7/04 - L vs. Arizona, 7-11


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Preview: Diamondbacks (32-49) at Rockies (42-38)

Preview: Diamondbacks (32-49) at Rockies (42-38)

Preview: Diamondbacks (32-49) at Rockies (42-38)
Game: 3
Venue: Coors Field
Date: July 05, 2009 3:10 PM EDT

If early results are any indication, Mark Reynolds' on-camera rant may have been just what the Arizona Diamondbacks needed.

When Reynolds implored his teammates to play harder, however, it's safe to say he wasn't talking about Dan Haren.

The NL's ERA leader will be on the mound Sunday, when the Diamondbacks will look to build on a comeback victory over the Colorado Rockies and win the final game of their series in Denver.

Arizona's third baseman went on his rant after a 5-0 loss Friday, when the Diamondbacks had nearly as many errors (three) as hits (four). It was the last-place Diamondbacks' third straight defeat and they had scored two total runs during the skid.






"It's frustrating as (expletive) out there. It's to the point where stuff's got to change," Reynolds said after Arizona's 11th loss in 13 games. "You can give all the rah-rah speeches you want and have all the team meetings you want, yell at guys or whatever, but guys got to give a damn.

"I don't really see it."

The Diamondbacks (32-49) responded Saturday, rallying from an early 4-0 deficit to win 11-7. Reynolds homered in the fourth inning, but the club did most of its damage in a six-run eighth, sparked by pinch hitter Chris Young's tiebreaking three-run double.

Stephen Drew added a two-run home run and finished a single shy of the cycle to help put the Diamondbacks in position for what would be their second series victory since May 25.

"What I said (Friday) wasn't to call anybody out or (expletive) anybody off," Reynolds said. "We came out and responded. That's huge. If we can't build off this one, I don't know what it will take for us."

The Rockies (42-38) are still 22-6 since June 4, but they'll have to go through Haren to avoid losing their second straight series.

Haren (7-5, 2.19 ERA) has thrown at least seven innings and allowed two or fewer runs in each of his last seven starts, going 4-0 with a 1.73 ERA. Perhaps more impressively, he's struck out 50 and walked six in that stretch.

He gave up one run in seven innings of a 6-2 win over Cincinnati on Tuesday, chipping in with a home run and a double to raise his batting average to .286 (10 for 35).

"I don't want to speak for anyone else, but when I go out there, I get 110 pitches a game and put as much into it as I can on every pitch," Haren said Saturday, responding to Reynolds' comments. "After the game ... I can look into the mirror and tell myself that I've given that effort. I hope that everyone else can."

Despite a 1-1 record against the Rockies this year, Haren has allowed just one run in 14 innings, striking out 18. Since joining the Diamondbacks before last season, Haren is 4-1 with a 2.41 ERA in six meetings with Colorado.

He'll face Ubaldo Jimenez, who is 5-3 with a 2.79 ERA in his last 11 starts. Jimenez (6-7, 3.75) did not get a decision Monday after allowing two runs in seven innings of Colorado's 4-2 loss in 13 innings to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The right-hander has tossed 14 shutout innings in his last two starts against Arizona, including seven in a 3-0 victory on April 7.

 

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Trends - Arizona at Colorado

Trends - Arizona at Colorado

Trends - Arizona at Colorado

W/L Trends

Arizona

Diamondbacks are 19-40 in their last 59 games as a road underdog.
Diamondbacks are 25-53 in their last 78 games as an underdog.
Diamondbacks are 15-36 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 8-20 in their last 28 Sunday games.
Diamondbacks are 8-23 in their last 31 games following a win.
Diamondbacks are 3-9 in their last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Diamondbacks are 2-6 in their last 8 road games.
Diamondbacks are 2-8 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 road games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Diamondbacks are 2-8 in their last 10 games on grass.
Diamondbacks are 2-8 in their last 10 overall.
Diamondbacks are 2-8 in their last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Harens last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Harens last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in Harens last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in Harens last 6 road starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Harens last 5 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Harens last 5 starts.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Harens last 5 starts on grass.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Harens last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Harens last 5 road starts.
Diamondbacks are 6-2 in Harens last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 2-5 in Harens last 7 starts as an underdog.
Diamondbacks are 2-5 in Harens last 7 starts vs. National League West.


Colorado


Rockies are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 Sunday games.
Rockies are 6-1 in their last 7 home games.
Rockies are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Rockies are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
Rockies are 10-2 in their last 12 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Rockies are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Rockies are 14-3 in their last 17 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 13-3 in their last 16 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 games as a home favorite of -110 to -150.
Rockies are 22-6 in their last 28 games on grass.
Rockies are 22-6 in their last 28 overall.
Rockies are 6-2 in their last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Rockies are 19-7 in their last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 8-3 in their last 11 games as a favorite.
Rockies are 6-13 in their last 19 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Rockies are 1-5 in their last 6 home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Rockies are 6-1 in Jimenezs last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Rockies are 4-1 in Jimenezs last 5 home starts.
Rockies are 6-2 in Jimenezs last 8 starts as a home favorite.
Rockies are 2-5 in Jimenezs last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Rockies are 1-4 in Jimenezs last 5 starts as a favorite.
Rockies are 3-12 in Jimenezs last 15 starts with 5 days of rest.
Rockies are 1-5 in Jimenezs last 6 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Rockies are 1-5 in Jimenezs last 6 starts vs. National League West.
Rockies are 1-6 in Jimenezs last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Rockies are 0-6 in Jimenezs last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 0-4 in Jimenezs last 4 starts as a favorite of -110 to -150.


OU Trends

Arizona

Under is 5-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Under is 4-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 road games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games as an underdog.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 Sunday games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 road games.
Over is 7-2 in Diamondbacks last 9 vs. National League West.
Over is 9-3 in Diamondbacks last 12 games following a win.
Over is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 20-8-2 in Diamondbacks last 30 games as a road underdog.
Under is 7-3-1 in Diamondbacks last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 14-6-1 in Diamondbacks last 21 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 13-6-1 in Diamondbacks last 20 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0-1 in Harens last 5 road starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Over is 5-0-1 in Harens last 6 road starts.
Under is 7-1 in Harens last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Harens last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1-1 in Harens last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 4-1-1 in Harens last 6 starts overall.
Over is 4-1-1 in Harens last 6 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Over is 4-1-1 in Harens last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1-1 in Harens last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2-1 in Harens last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Harens last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record.


Colorado

Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 games as a favorite of -110 to -150.
Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 vs. National League West.
Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 Sunday games.
Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 games as a home favorite of -110 to -150.
Under is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 9-3-1 in Rockies last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Jimenezs last 6 starts as a home favorite.
Over is 5-0 in Jimenezs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Jimenezs last 7 home starts.
Over is 6-1 in Jimenezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Jimenezs last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Jimenezs last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in Jimenezs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Jimenezs last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Over is 7-2 in Jimenezs last 9 starts as a favorite.
Over is 6-2 in Jimenezs last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 11-4 in Jimenezs last 15 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.


Head to Head

Under is 5-0 in Jimenezs last 5 starts vs. Diamondbacks.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in Harens last 6 starts vs. Rockies.
Diamondbacks are 19-7 in the last 26 meetings.
Diamondbacks are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Colorado.
Under is 13-6 in the last 19 meetings in Colorado.


Umpire Trends - Phil Cuzzi

Home team is 7-1 in Cuzzis last 8 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
Under is 4-1 in Cuzzis last 5 Sunday games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in Cuzzis last 5 Sunday games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Cuzzis last 5 games behind home plate.
Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Cuzzi behind home plate.
Under is 7-2 in Cuzzis last 9 games behind home plate.
Diamondbacks are 7-2 in their last 9 games with Cuzzi behind home plate.
Over is 5-2-1 in Cuzzis last 8 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
Road team is 9-4 in Cuzzis last 13 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.

 

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Baltimore Orioles (36-45) at LA Angels of Anaheim (44-35), 3:35 p.m.

Baltimore Orioles (36-45) at LA Angels of Anaheim (44-35), 3:35 p.m.

Baltimore Orioles (36-45) at LA Angels of Anaheim (44-35), 3:35 p.m.

Probable Starting Pitchers: Baltimore - Rich Hill (3-2, 7.08) LA Angels - Joe Saunders (8-5, 4.24)

Joe Saunders will try to rebound from a disastrous start when he takes the hill for the LA Angels of Anaheim in the finale of a four- game set against the Baltimore Orioles at Angel Stadium.

The last time Saunders was on the bump he lasted just 3 2/3 innings against Texas, and surrendered eight runs on six hits and five walks. The loss dropped the southpaw to 8-5 on the year and brought his earned run average to 4.24.

Fortunately Saunders has a chance to bounce back against a team he has pitched extremely well against in the Orioles. In six career outings against Baltimore, Saunders is 5-0 with a 3.00 earned run average, and that includes a victory earlier this year against the O's.

Saunders' counterpart will be Rich Hill, who has just one win in his last five starts. Hill was no match for Boston in his last outing as the southpaw was rocked for nine runs -- seven earned -- on nine hits and three walks in 3 1/3 innings.

This will be Hill's first career start against the Angels.

On Saturday, Vladimir Guerrero capped a six-run eighth inning with a monster three-run homer, as Los Angeles overcame an early deficit to wallop Baltimore, 11-4.

Torii Hunter finished 2-for-4 with a walk and three RBI for Los Angeles, which has won has won eight of its last 11 games. Bobby Abreu collected three hits, walked, scored twice and knocked in a run, while Chone Figgins and Juan Rivera each drove in a run.

Angels starter Sean O'Sullivan gave up four runs on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings, but did not factor in the decision. Jason Bulger (3-1) hurled 1 1/3 scoreless innings to earn the victory.

"We banged out 17 hits and with Vladimir going deep, that was definitely nice," said Angels manager Mike Scioscia. "A good offensive night."

Adam Jones went 3-for-4 and had two RBI for the Orioles, who have lost five of seven.

Jason Berken got the start for Baltimore and allowed three runs -- two earned -- on seven hits in four-plus innings of work. Danys Baez (4-3) yielded two runs and three hits in his lone inning to take the loss.

The Angels swept a two-game series from the Orioles at Camden Yards back in April and went 6-3 against Baltimore last season. The O's are just 5-14 in Anaheim since the start of the 2006 campaign.

 

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AL Matchup -- Baltimore at LA Angels

AL Matchup -- Baltimore at LA Angels

AL Matchup -- Baltimore at LA Angels

Baltimore Orioles (36-45) at Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (44-35)
Game One LA Angels 5, Baltimore 2
Game Two Baltimore 6, LA Angels 4
Game Three LA Angels 11, Baltimore 4
Game Four Sunday, July 5th, 3:35 p.m.
Records
2009 Head-to-Head Record LA Angels 4-1 (2-0 at Bal; 2-1 at Ana)
2008 Head-to-Head Record LA Angels 6-3 (2-1 at Bal; 4-2 at Ana)
2007 Head-to-Head Record LA Angels 7-3 (4-2 at Bal; 3-1 at Ana)
2006 Head-to-Head Record LA Angels 6-4 (1-3 at Bal; 5-1 at Ana)
Home Record Baltimore 24-20; LA Angels 22-16
Away Record Baltimore 12-25; LA Angels 22-19
Current Streak Baltimore (L1); LA Angels (W1)
Record vs. Western Division Baltimore 6-15
Record vs. Eastern Division LA Angels 13-9
2009 Meetings
4/28 - LA Angels, 7-5 (at Bal - WP: Saunders; LP: Eaton)
4/29 - LA Angels, 3-2 (at Bal - WP: Loux; LP: Uehara)
7/02 - LA Angels, 5-2 (at Ana - WP: Lackey; LP: Guthrie)
7/03 - Baltimore, 6-4 (at Ana - WP: D.Hernandez; LP: E.Santana)
7/04 - LA Angels, 11-4 (at Ana - WP: Bulger; LP: D.Baez)
2008 Meetings
5/02 - Baltimore, 4-3 (at Ana - WP: Guthrie; LP: Jer.Weaver)
5/03 - LA Angels, 3-1 (at Ana - WP: Garland; LP: D.Cabrera)
5/04 - LA Angels, 6-5 (at Ana - WP: Saunders; LP: Trachsel)
7/25 - LA Angels, 6-5 (at Bal - WP: Saunders; LP: Burres)
7/26 - LA Angels, 11-6 (at Bal - WP: Garland; LP: Liz)
7/27 - Baltimore, 5-2 (at Bal - WP: Olson; LP: E.Santana)
8/04 - LA Angels, 6-5 (at Ana - WP: Fr.Rodriguez; LP: Sherrill)
8/05 - Baltimore, 3-0 (at Ana - WP: Waters; LP: Garland)
8/06 - LA Angels, 9-4 (at Ana - WP: E.Santana; LP: Olson)
2007 Meetings
5/31 - Baltimore, 6-2 (at Ana - WP: Burres; LP: Escobar)
6/01 - LA Angels, 3-2 (at Ana - WP: Lackey; LP: D.Cabrera)
6/02 - LA Angels, 7-4 (at Ana - WP: Saunders; LP: Trachsel)
6/03 - LA Angels, 4-3 (at Ana - WP: Bootcheck; LP: C.Ray)
6/29 - LA Angels, 9-7 (at Bal - WP: S.Shields; LP: C.Ray)
6/30 - Baltimore, 6-3 (at Bal - WP: Burres; LP: B.Colon)
7/01 - LA Angels, 4-3 (at Bal - WP: Lackey; LP: Guthrie)
9/11 - LA Angels, 10-5 (at Bal - WP: Saunders; LP: Santos)
9/12 - LA Angels, 18-6 (at Bal - WP: Escobar; LP: D.Cabrera)
9/13 - Baltimore, 3-0 (at Bal - WP: Leicester; LP: Lackey)
2006 Meetings
4/14 - Baltimore, 6-5 (at Bal - WP: Byrdak; LP: S.Shields)
4/15 - Baltimore, 3-2 (at Bal - WP: Bedard; LP: B.Colon)
4/16 - LA Angels, 9-3 (at Bal - WP: Lackey; LP: Benson)
4/17 - Baltimore, 4-2 (at Bal - WP: D.Cabrera; LP: Jef.Weaver)
5/26 - LA Angels, 5-2 (at Ana - WP: S.Shields; LP: T.Williams)
5/27 - LA Angels, 10-1 (at Ana - WP: Jer.Weaver; LP: Bedard)
5/28 - Baltimore, 7-6 (at Ana - WP: Birkins; LP: Escobar)
9/04 - LA Angels, 1-0 (at Ana - WP: Jer.Weaver; LP: R.Lopez)
9/05 - LA Angels, 5-2 (10) (at Ana - WP: Donnelly; LP: Manon)
9/06 - LA Angels, 8-4 (at Ana - WP: E.Santana; LP: Britton)
Baltimore last five games LA Angels last five games
6/30 - W vs. Boston, 11-10 6/30 - L at Texas, 5-9
7/01 - L vs. Boston, 5-6 (11) 7/01 - L at Texas, 7-9
7/02 - L at LA Angels, 2-5 7/02 - W vs. Baltimore, 5-2
7/03 - W at LA Angels, 6-4 7/03 - L vs. Baltimore, 4-6
7/04 - L at LA Angels, 4-11 7/04 - W vs. Baltimore, 11-4

 

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Preview: Orioles (36-45) at Angels (44-35)

Preview: Orioles (36-45) at Angels (44-35)

Preview: Orioles (36-45) at Angels (44-35)
Game: 4
Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Date: July 05, 2009 3:35 PM EDT

After losing in a ballpark where he's never won, Joe Saunders gets a chance to bounce back against a team that has never beaten him.

Saunders looks to improve to 6-0 in his career against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday when the Los Angeles Angels try to capture a four-game home series.

The left-hander is a Virginia native who always has plenty of friends and family on hand when he pitches in Baltimore. Saunders (8-5, 4.24 ERA) is 5-0 with a 4.15 ERA in six lifetime starts versus the Orioles, including a 7-5 road victory April 28 in which he allowed four runs over six innings.




He's done an excellent job in his career against the Orioles' Brian Roberts, who is 3 for 17 (.176) versus him, and Nick Markakis, who is 4 for 18 (.222)

Saunders should be happy to see Baltimore (36-45) after allowing a season-high eight runs over a season-low 3 2-3 innings Tuesday in a 9-5 loss at Texas. He fell to 0-5 with an 11.67 ERA in five career starts at Rangers Ballpark.

"Obviously he doesn't feel comfortable. I don't know if it's the mound, a good offensive club," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "He has trouble executing pitches as consistently as he can."

Saunders is more comfortable at home this year, going 4-2 with a 2.95 ERA in eight starts.

Los Angeles (44-35) rallied from a four-run deficit in the fifth inning Saturday for an 11-4 victory. The Angels remained tied for first place in the AL West with Texas, which visits Anaheim for a three-game set beginning Monday.

Vladimir Guerrero hit a three-run homer as part of a six-run rally in the eighth inning and drove in four runs. Guerrero's homer gave the Angels 34 in their last 21 games after connecting 44 times in their first 58.

"It took us a while to get going, but at the end of the night with Vlad going deep, that was definitely nice," Scioscia said.

Bobby Abreu added three hits and Chone Figgins scored three times as they continue to torment the Orioles. Each player has scored four runs in this series, with Abreu going 5 for 11 and Figgins 5 for 12.

The Orioles haven't gotten much from Roberts and Markakis in the last three games. Roberts is 3 for 13 and Markakis 2 for 11 for Baltimore, which has lost five of six on the road.

Baltimore starter Rich Hill (3-2, 7.08) has lasted past the sixth inning in just one of his nine outings, and hasn't pitched past the fifth in his last two. He was pounded for a season-high nine runs over 3 1-3 innings Tuesday, but escaped without a decision in an 11-10 victory over Boston.

Despite Hill's poor numbers this year, the Orioles are 7-2 in his starts. The left-hander has never faced the Angels.

 

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Trends - Baltimore at LA Angels

Trends - Baltimore at LA Angels

Trends - Baltimore at LA Angels


W/L Trends

Baltimore

Orioles are 28-58 in their last 86 games as an underdog.
Orioles are 58-125 in their last 183 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Orioles are 16-35 in their last 51 road games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Orioles are 20-45 in their last 65 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 49-111 in their last 160 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 15-36 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Orioles are 2-5 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass.
Orioles are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Orioles are 14-37 in their last 51 road games.
Orioles are 14-39 in their last 53 games as a road underdog.
Orioles are 6-18 in their last 24 vs. American League West.
Orioles are 13-47 in their last 60 Sunday games.
Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Orioles are 1-5 in their last 6 games as an underdog of +110 to +150.
Orioles are 0-5 in their last 5 during game 4 of a series.
Orioles are 5-1 in Hills last 6 starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Orioles are 4-1 in Hills last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 7-2 in Hills last 9 starts.
Orioles are 7-2 in Hills last 9 starts on grass.
Orioles are 6-2 in Hills last 8 starts as an underdog.
Orioles are 5-2 in Hills last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.


LA Angels

Angels are 8-1 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Angels are 8-1 in their last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Angels are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Angels are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Angels are 11-3 in their last 14 games following a win.
Angels are 8-3 in their last 11 games on grass.
Angels are 8-3 in their last 11 overall.
Angels are 13-5 in their last 18 games as a favorite.
Angels are 38-15 in their last 53 home games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Angels are 20-8 in their last 28 Sunday games.
Angels are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Angels are 12-5 in their last 17 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 7-3 in their last 10 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Angels are 35-16 in their last 51 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Angels are 6-1 in Saunders' last 7 home starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Angels are 5-1 in Saunders' last 6 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Angels are 5-1 in Saunders' last 6 starts as a favorite.
Angels are 4-1 in Saunders' last 5 home starts.
Angels are 8-2 in Saunders' last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Angels are 7-2 in Saunders' last 9 starts vs. American League East.
Angels are 7-2 in Saunders' last 9 Sunday starts.
Angels are 24-7 in Saunders' last 31 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Angels are 26-9 in Saunders' last 35 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 23-8 in Saunders' last 31 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 52-23 in Saunders' last 75 starts on grass.
Angels are 35-16 in Saunders' last 51 starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Angels are 54-25 in Saunders' last 79 starts.


OU Trends

Baltimore

Under is 4-1-2 in Orioles last 7 vs. American League West.
Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 Sunday games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Orioles last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-2-1 in Orioles last 8 road games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Over is 20-8-1 in Orioles last 29 games as a road underdog of +110 to +150.
Over is 41-17-3 in Orioles last 61 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 7-3-1 in Orioles last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 11-5-2 in Orioles last 18 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 39-18-2 in Orioles last 59 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 19-9-1 in Orioles last 29 games as an underdog of +110 to +150.
Over is 50-24-4 in Orioles last 78 games as a road underdog.
Under is 5-1 in Hills last 6 starts as a road underdog.
Under is 5-1 in Hills last 6 road starts.
Under is 5-2 in Hills last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.


LA Angels


Under is 20-6-2 in Angels last 28 Sunday games.
Over is 6-2-1 in Angels last 9 games following a win.
Over is 6-2-1 in Angels last 9 home games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Over is 12-4-2 in Angels last 18 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Over is 12-4-2 in Angels last 18 games as a favorite.
Under is 38-14-3 in Angels last 55 during game 4 of a series.
Over is 8-3-1 in Angels last 12 games as a home favorite.
Over is 5-2-2 in Angels last 9 vs. American League East.
Under is 10-4 in Angels last 14 games as a home favorite of -151 to -200.
Under is 5-2 in Angels last 7 games as a favorite of -151 to -200.
Over is 7-3-1 in Angels last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-0 in Saunders' last 6 starts overall.
Over is 4-0 in Saunders' last 4 starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Over is 6-0 in Saunders' last 6 starts on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Saunders' last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0-1 in Saunders' last 5 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Over is 6-1-1 in Saunders' last 8 starts vs. American League East.
Over is 5-1 in Saunders' last 6 starts as a home favorite.
Under is 5-1-1 in Saunders' last 7 Sunday starts.
Over is 5-1 in Saunders' last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Saunders' last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Saunders' last 7 home starts.
Over is 5-2 in Saunders' last 7 starts as a favorite.


Head to Head

Over is 6-0 in Saunders' last 6 starts vs. Orioles.
Angels are 6-0 in Saunders' last 6 starts vs. Orioles.
Orioles are 8-20 in the last 28 meetings in Los Angeles.
Orioles are 7-20 in the last 27 meetings.


Umpire Trends - Gary Darling

Under is 4-0 in Darlings last 4 games behind home plate.
Home team is 7-1 in Darlings last 8 Sunday games behind home plate.
Over is 14-3 in Darlings last 17 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
Over is 4-1 in Darlings last 5 Sunday games behind home plate.
Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Darling behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Darlings last 5 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Home team is 4-1 in Darlings last 5 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Home team is 7-2 in Darlings last 9 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
Home team is 40-12 in Darlings last 52 games behind home plate.
Under is 6-2 in Darlings last 8 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.

 

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Los Angeles Dodgers (51-30) at San Diego Padres (35-45), 4:05 p.m.

Los Angeles Dodgers (51-30) at San Diego Padres (35-45), 4:05 p.m.

Los Angeles Dodgers (51-30) at San Diego Padres (35-45), 4:05 p.m.

Probable Starting Pitchers: Los Angeles - Chad Billingsley (9-4, 3.12) San Diego - Josh Banks (1-0, 3.38)

Chad Billingsley tries to win his 10th game of the season this afternoon when the Los Angeles Dodgers play the rubber match of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

Billingsley, though, is winless in his last three starts and was charged with the loss on Tuesday against Colorado, which managed three runs and five hits off of him in 7 2/3 innings. Despite matching a season-high with 11 strikeouts, Billingsley was on the wrong end of the 3-0 decision, dropping him to 9-4 to go along with a 3.12 earned run average.

The 24-year-old right-hander has beaten the Padres three times already this season and is 8-3 lifetime against them with a 2.62 ERA in 16 games, 12 of which have been starts.

San Diego will counter with Josh Banks, who will be making his second start of the season. Banks, filling in for the injured Wade LeBlanc, picked up his first win of the season on Tuesday against Houston, as he held the Astros to three runs and five hits in seven innings.

Banks has never faced the Dodgers.

Los Angeles got a home run from Manny Ramirez on Saturday, but San Diego scored six times over the seventh and eighth innings to pull out a 7-4 win.

Everth Cabrera, David Eckstein and Adrian Gonzalez -- the Padres' top three hitters -- combined to go 6-for-14 with six runs batted in, helping San Diego snap a three-game losing streak.

Padres starter Josh Geer allowed two runs over 6 1/3 innings, while Greg Burke (1-0) took the win after getting the final two outs of the seventh.

Ramirez, who returned from his 50-game suspension Friday, belted the 534th home run of his career, tying him with Jimmie Foxx for 16th on the career list, but it wasn't enough to help the Dodgers win for the third consecutive game.

"I think this is his comfort zone, in that batter's box, in the ballpark, in the clubhouse," Dodgers manager Joe Torre said of Ramirez. "I think it's going to take a little time to get the rust off and get used to what he is doing."

After LA starter Randy Wolf gave up one run in six innings, in which he struck out eight, Ronald Belisario (1-3) gave up three runs in the seventh while recording one out. Ramon Troncoso allowed three more runs -- all unearned -- after replacing Belisario.

The Dodgers have won eight of 12 matchups with the Padres this season and 12 of the last 17 contests between the clubs.

 

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NL Matchup -- Los Angeles at San Diego

NL Matchup -- Los Angeles at San Diego

NL Matchup -- Los Angeles at San Diego

Los Angeles Dodgers (51-30) at San Diego Padres (35-45)
Game One Los Angeles 6, San Diego 3
Game Two San Diego 7, Los Angeles 4
Game Three Sunday, July 5th, 4:05 p.m.
Records
2009 Head-to-Head Record Los Angeles 8-4 (5-1 at LA; 3-3 at SD)
2008 Head-to-Head Record Los Angeles 11-7 (6-3 at LA; 5-4 at SD)
2007 Head-to-Head Record San Diego 10-8 (4-5 at LA; 6-3 at SD)
2006 Head-to-Head Record San Diego 13-5 (7-2 at LA; 6-3 at SD)
Home Record Los Angeles 28-13; San Diego 23-19
Away Record Los Angeles 23-17; San Diego 12-26
Current Streak Los Angeles (L1); San Diego (W1)
Record vs. Western Division Los Angeles 29-12; San Diego 18-19
2009 Meetings
4/06 - Los Angeles, 4-1 (at SD - WP: Kuroda; LP: Peavy)
4/07 - San Diego, 4-2 (at SD - WP: Young; LP: Ra.Wolf)
4/08 - Los Angeles, 5-2 (at SD - WP: Billingsley; LP: Mujica)
4/09 - San Diego, 4-3 (at SD - WP: Meredith; LP: Wade)
4/30 - Los Angeles, 8-5 (at LA - WP: Belisario; LP: Gregerson)
5/01 - Los Angeles, 1-0 (at LA - WP: Broxton; LP: D.Sanchez)
5/02 - Los Angeles, 2-1 (10) (at LA - WP: Mota; LP: Gregerson)
5/03 - Los Angeles, 7-3 (at LA - WP: Billingsley; LP: Gaudin)
6/09 - Los Angeles, 6-4 (at LA - WP: Billingsley; LP: Young)
6/10 - San Diego, 3-1 (at LA - WP: Correia; LP: Kershaw)
7/03 - Los Angeles, 6-3 (at SD - WP: Kuroda; LP: Gaudin)
7/04 - San Diego, 7-4 (at SD - WP: Burke; LP: Belisario)
2008 Meetings
4/04 - Los Angeles, 7-1 (at SD - WP: Kuroda; LP: Thatcher)
4/05 - San Diego, 4-1 (at SD - WP: Peavy; LP: Penny)
4/06 - Los Angeles, 3-2 (at SD - WP: Broxton; LP: Hoffman)
4/11 - San Diego, 7-5 (at LA - WP: Peavy; LP: Penny)
4/12 - Los Angeles, 11-1 (at LA - WP: D.Lowe; LP: Young)
4/13 - San Diego, 1-0 (at LA - WP: Maddux; LP: Billingsley)
6/10 - Los Angeles, 7-2 (at SD - WP: Proctor; LP: Hampson)
6/11 - San Diego, 4-1 (at SD - WP: Ra.Wolf; LP: Billingsley)
6/12 - San Diego, 9-0 (at SD - WP: Peavy; LP: Kuroda)
9/01 - Los Angeles, 5-2 (at LA - WP: Maddux; LP: Young)
9/02 - Los Angeles, 8-4 (at LA - WP: Kershaw; LP: Baek)
9/03 - Los Angeles, 6-4 (at LA - WP: Kuroda; LP: LeBlanc)
9/08 - San Diego, 4-0 (at SD - WP: Baek; LP: Maddux)
9/09 - Los Angeles, 6-2 (at SD - WP: Beimel; LP: H.Bell)
9/10 - Los Angeles, 7-2 (at SD - WP: D.Lowe; LP: Estes)
9/23 - Los Angeles, 10-1 (at LA - WP: Billingsley; LP: LeBlanc)
9/24 - Los Angeles, 12-4 (at LA - WP: Kershaw; LP: Ekstrom)
9/25 - San Diego, 7-5 (at LA - WP: Peavy; LP: Stults)
2007 Meetings
4/13 - Los Angeles, 9-1 (at LA - WP: D.Lowe; LP: D.Wells)
4/14 - San Diego, 7-2 (at LA - WP: Peavy; LP: Schmidt)
4/15 - Los Angeles, 9-3 (at LA - WP: Ra.Wolf; LP: Young)
4/27 - Los Angeles, 6-5 (at SD - WP: Seanez; LP: Hoffman)
4/28 - San Diego, 3-2 (at SD - WP: Maddux; LP: Tomko)
4/29 - Los Angeles, 5-4 (17) (at SD - WP: Billingsley; LP: Hampson)
6/05 - San Diego, 1-0 (at SD - WP: Linebrink; LP: Seanez)
6/06 - San Diego, 5-2 (at SD - WP: Maddux; LP: Ra.Wolf)
6/07 - San Diego, 6-5 (at SD - WP: Hampson; LP: Broxton)
6/29 - San Diego, 7-6 (at LA - WP: Young; LP: Kuo)
6/30 - San Diego, 3-1 (12) (at LA - WP: Ring; LP: Tomko)
7/01 - Los Angeles, 5-0 (at LA - WP: Billingsley; LP: Germano)
8/31 - San Diego, 6-4 (at SD - WP: Brocail; LP: Seanez)
9/01 - San Diego, 7-0 (at SD - WP: Peavy; LP: D.Lowe)
9/02 - Los Angeles, 5-0 (at SD - WP: Billingsley; LP: Germano)
9/11 - San Diego, 9-4 (at LA - WP: Peavy; LP: Loaiza)
9/12 - Los Angeles, 6-1 (at LA - WP: Billingsley; LP: Germano)
9/13 - Los Angeles, 6-3 (at LA - WP: D.Wells; LP: Maddux)
2006 Meetings
4/28 - Los Angeles, 3-0 (at SD - WP: Seo; LP: Young)
4/29 - Los Angeles, 4-2 (at SD - WP: Tomko; LP: Hensley)
4/30 - San Diego, 6-5 (10) (at SD - WP: Linebrink; LP: Hamulack)
5/03 - San Diego, 11-5 (at LA - WP: Cassidy; LP: Osoria)
5/04 - San Diego, 3-0 (at LA - WP: Embree; LP: Saito)
6/13 - San Diego, 9-1 (at SD - WP: Park; LP: Sele)
6/14 - San Diego, 5-3 (at SD - WP: Linebrink; LP: Kuo)
6/15 - Los Angeles, 7-3 (at SD - WP: Broxton; LP: Sikorski)
7/24 - San Diego, 7-6 (11) (at LA - WP: Brocail; LP: Carrara)
7/25 - San Diego, 7-3 (at LA - WP: Park; LP; M.Hendrickson)
7/26 - San Diego, 10-3 (at LA - WP: Peavy; LP: Penny)
8/21 - San Diego, 4-2 (at SD - WP: Stauffer; LP: Dessens)
8/22 - San Diego, 1-0 (at SD - WP: Peavy; LP: M.Hendrickson)
8/23 - San Diego, 7-2 (at SD - WP: W.Williams; LP: Penny)
9/15 - Los Angeles, 3-1 (at LA - WP: Maddux; LP: D.Wells)
9/16 - San Diego, 11-2 (at LA - WP: W.Williams; LP: Billingsley)
9/17 - San Diego, 2-1 (at LA - WP: Linebrink; LP: Broxton)
9/18 - Los Angeles, 11-10 (10) (at LA - WP: Sele; LP: Seanez)
Los Angeles last five games San Diego last five games
6/29 - W vs. Colorado, 4-2 (13) 6/30 - W vs. Houston, 4-3
6/30 - L vs. Colorado, 0-3 7/01 - L vs. Houston, 1-7
7/01 - W vs. Colorado, 1-0 7/02 - L vs. Houston, 2-7
7/03 - W at San Diego, 6-3 7/03 - L vs. Los Angeles, 3-6
7/04 - L at San Diego, 4-7 7/04 - W vs. Los Angeles, 7-4

 

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Preview: Dodgers (51-30) at Padres (35-45)

Preview: Dodgers (51-30) at Padres (35-45)

Preview: Dodgers (51-30) at Padres (35-45)

Game: 3
Venue: PETCO Park
Date: July 05, 2009 4:05 PM EDT

Now that the question of when Manny Ramirez will hit a home run has been answered, the Los Angeles Dodgers will see if their slugger can produce in a victory.

Ramirez and the Dodgers try to take two of three from the San Diego Padres on Sunday in the series finale at Petco Park.

In his second game back, and fifth plate appearance, following a 50-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy, Ramirez hit a first-inning solo shot off Josh Geer on Saturday for his seventh homer of the season.

The Dodgers (51-30), though, closed out their first half of the season with a 7-4 loss.






"I think this is his comfort zone, in that batter's box, in the ballpark, in the clubhouse, something that he hasn't had for a couple of months,' Dodgers manager Joe Torre said of Ramirez. "I think it's going to take a little time, but I think it's just him getting the rust off and getting used to what he's doing.'

Ramirez went 0 for 3 with a walk in the Dodgers' 6-3 series-opening victory Friday.

He needs one homer to move past Jimmie Foxx (534) for sole possession of 16th place on the all-time list and two to match Mickey Mantle (536) for 15th.

The Dodgers still hold a 6 1/2-game advantage over San Francisco for the NL West lead. With six losses in its last 10 games - including three of four on the road - Los Angeles is trying to close out the first leg of its nine-game trip on a positive note.

Giving the ball to Chad Billingsley (9-4, 3.12 ERA) could help. The right-hander is 3-0 with a 3.38 ERA in three starts against the Padres this season, and in 12 career starts versus San Diego, he is 7-3 with a 2.65 ERA.

The Dodgers, however, have lost Billingsley's last three starts. In Tuesday's 3-0 defeat to Colorado, Billingsley tied a season high with 11 strikeouts, but allowed three runs and five hits over 7 2-3 innings.

"Billingsley was great,' Torre told the team's official Web site. "He went after it tonight and certainly pitched well enough to win. He battled as he always does, and his command was much better than it has been recently.'

Billingsley had six strikeouts and nine walks in his previous two starts.

San Diego (35-45) counters with Josh Banks (1-0, 3.38), who makes his first appearance against Los Angeles. The right-hander was called up from Triple-A Portland on June 16 and made two relief appearances before taking left-hander Wade LeBlanc's spot in the rotation.

In his first start Tuesday, Banks picked up his first win since July 26. He surrendered three runs and five hits over seven innings of a 4-3 triumph over Houston.

"Banks did a great job of just holding them to three and giving us a chance," infielder David Eckstein told the Padres' official Web site. "It could have easily been six, but he kept it at three. He gave us a chance to come back."

Eckstein had a pair of RBI singles while rookie Everth Cabrera added two hits, three RBIs and two runs as San Diego snapped a three-game skid Saturday.

Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez is 3 for 9 with three RBIs in the series. He batted .171 (7 for 41) with three RBIs in his previous 13 games.

San Diego has won two of three over Los Angeles after losing seven of the first nine matchups this season.

 

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Trends - LA Dodgers at San Diego

Trends - LA Dodgers at San Diego

Trends - LA Dodgers at San Diego

W/L Trends

LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 20-6 in their last 26 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 6-2 in their last 8 games as a road favorite of -151 to -200.
Dodgers are 6-2 in their last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Dodgers are 20-7 in their last 27 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Dodgers are 30-12 in their last 42 games following a loss.
Dodgers are 45-19 in their last 64 vs. National League West.
Dodgers are 9-4 in their last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Dodgers are 51-23 in their last 74 games as a favorite.
Dodgers are 17-8 in their last 25 vs. a team with a losing record.
Dodgers are 2-6 in their last 8 games as a favorite of -151 to -200.
Dodgers are 7-1 in Billingsleys last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Dodgers are 11-2 in Billingsleys last 13 starts vs. National League West.
Dodgers are 5-2 in Billingsleys last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Dodgers are 12-5 in Billingsleys last 17 starts as a favorite of -151 to -200.
Dodgers are 9-4 in Billingsleys last 13 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Dodgers are 11-5 in Billingsleys last 16 starts as a favorite.
Dodgers are 4-9 in Billingsleys last 13 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.


San Diego

Padres are 5-2 in their last 7 Sunday games.
Padres are 6-13 in their last 19 home games.
Padres are 5-12 in their last 17 games as an underdog.
Padres are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Padres are 2-6 in their last 8 games as a home underdog of +110 to +150.
Padres are 2-7 in their last 9 games as a home underdog.
Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Padres are 2-10 in their last 12 games following a win.
Padres are 1-7 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 1-4 in Banks' last 5 starts as an underdog of +110 to +150.
Padres are 1-5 in Banks' last 6 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Padres are 1-5 in Banks' last 6 starts.
Padres are 1-5 in Banks' last 6 starts on grass.
Padres are 1-5 in Banks' last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
Padres are 0-5 in Banks' last 5 starts as an underdog.
Padres are 0-5 in Banks' last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 0-5 in Banks' last 5 starts vs. National League West.


OU Trends

LA Dodgers

Over is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 road games.
Under is 8-1 in Dodgers last 9 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-2-2 in Dodgers last 10 games as a road favorite of -151 to -200.
Over is 8-3 in Dodgers last 11 Sunday games.
Under is 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 games as a road favorite.
Under is 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Under is 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Billingsleys last 5 Sunday starts.
Under is 4-1 in Billingsleys last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 4-1-1 in Billingsleys last 6 starts as a road favorite.
Over is 12-3-4 in Billingsleys last 19 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 7-2 in Billingsleys last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 20-6-1 in Billingsleys last 27 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 13-5-1 in Billingsleys last 19 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3-1 in Billingsleys last 11 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 11-5-1 in Billingsleys last 17 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 19-9-1 in Billingsleys last 29 starts following a team loss in their previous game.


San Diego


Under is 4-0 in Padres last 4 games following a win.
Over is 7-1 in Padres last 8 vs. National League West.
Under is 5-1 in Padres last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 Sunday games.
Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-2 in Padres last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Padres last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Padres last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Banks' last 4 starts as an underdog.
Over is 4-1 in Banks' last 5 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Banks' last 5 home starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Under is 4-1 in Banks' last 5 home starts.
Over is 4-1 in Banks' last 5 starts on grass.


Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in Billingsleys last 4 road starts vs. Padres.
Dodgers are 4-0 in Billingsleys last 4 starts vs. Padres.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Dodgers are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.


Umpire Trends - Sam Holbrook

Road team is 4-0 in Holbrooks last 4 Sunday games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-0 in Holbrooks last 4 games behind home plate.
Over is 9-0 in Holbrooks last 9 games behind home plate vs. San Diego.
Road team is 4-0 in Holbrooks last 4 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Home team is 5-1 in Holbrooks last 6 games behind home plate vs. San Diego.
Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Holbrook behind home plate.
Under is 4-1 in Holbrooks last 5 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Padres are 0-6 in their last 6 games with Holbrook behind home plate.

 

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Houston Astros (38-41) at San Francisco Giants (44-36), 4:05 p.m.

Houston Astros (38-41) at San Francisco Giants (44-36), 4:05 p.m.

Houston Astros (38-41) at San Francisco Giants (44-36), 4:05 p.m.

Probable Starting Pitchers: Houston - Roy Oswalt (4-4, 4.02) San Francisco - Randy Johnson (8-5, 4.70)

Roy Oswalt and Randy Johnson will have a tough time duplicating the magnificent performance from Tim Lincecum on Saturday when the two starters face off this afternoon in the finale of the three-game set between the Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park.

Lincecum fired seven innings of three-hit shutout ball, and the Giants bats produced a second straight solid effort in a 9-0 win against the Astros on Saturday.

Fresh off being named the NL's Pitcher of the Month for June, Lincecum (9-2), won for the fifth time in his last six starts and for the ninth time in his last 10 decisions.

The reigning Cy Young Award winner for the Senior Circuit struck out nine, walked two and walked twice himself, scoring both times. He has now allowed two runs or less in eight of his last nine outings and has fanned at least eight batters in each of his last five starts.

"He is one of the best. Those elite players get on a roll and it's impressive. He is commanding all his pitches. It's enjoyable to watch," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said.

San Francisco pounded out the nine runs on 12 hits one day after taking the opener to this three-game set in similar fashion, 13-0. Aaron Rowand and Randy Winn had a pair of RBI each, while Pablo Sandoval reached base four times with two hits and two walks, driving in a run in the win.

Former Giants right-hander Russ Ortiz (3-4) was tagged for nine hits and eight runs with five walks in a 5 2/3-inning start. Houston had entered the series winners in six of its previous eight but have managed just seven hits in the first two games versus the Giants.

Johnson will once again try to hold the Astros' bats at bay this afternoon, as he attempts to win his third consecutive start and his fourth straight decision. Johnson won for the fifth time in his last six decisions on Tuesday in St. Louis, as he allowed just three runs and four hits in 5 1/3 innings to up his record to 8-5 to go along with a 4.70 ERA.

The 45-year-old left-hander has faced the Astros seven times and is 4-1 with a 3.64 ERA.

Oswalt, meanwhile, is 4-4 with a 4.02 ERA on the year, but is coming off his best effort of the season in his last start. Oswalt went the distance to beat the San Diego Padres on Monday, limiting them to just a run and two hits, while striking out eight.

The 31-year-old righty is 4-5 lifetime against the Giants with a 3.98 ERA in 12 starts.

Houston and San Francisco are meeting for the first time since the Astros took seven of the eight meetings a year ago. Houston went 3-1 at AT&T Park in 2008.

The Giants last swept the Astros in a three-game set from May 21-23, 2007.

 

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NL Matchup -- Houston at San Francisco

NL Matchup -- Houston at San Francisco

NL Matchup -- Houston at San Francisco

Houston Astros (38-41) at San Francisco Giants (44-36)
Game One San Francisco 13, Houston 0
Game Two San Francisco 9, Houston 0
Game Three Sunday, July 5th, 4:05 p.m.
Records
2009 Head-to-Head Record San Francisco 2-0 (0-0 at Hou; 2-0 at SF)
2008 Head-to-Head Record Houston 7-1 (4-0 at Hou; 3-1 at SF)
2007 Head-to-Head Record San Francisco 4-2 (1-2 at Hou; 3-0 at SF)
2006 Head-to-Head Record San Francisco 5-1 (3-0 at Hou; 2-1 at SF)
Home Record Houston 19-21; San Francisco 26-12
Away Record Houston 19-20; San Francisco 18-24
Current Streak Houston (L2); San Francisco (W2)
Record vs. Western Division Houston 15-7
Record vs. Central Division San Francisco 10-7
2009 Meetings
7/03 - San Francisco, 13-0 (at SF - WP: Sadowski; LP: Paulino)
7/04 - San Francisco, 9-0 (at SF - WP: Lincecum; LP: Ru.Ortiz)
2008 Meetings
5/12 - Houston, 7-3 (at SF - WP: Oswalt; LP: Chulk)
5/13 - San Francisco, 4-2 (at SF - WP: Cain; LP: Backe)
5/14 - Houston, 6-3 (at SF - WP: Villarreal; LP: Taschner)
5/15 - Houston, 8-7 (at SF - WP: Byrdak; LP: Chulk)
8/11 - Houston, 3-1 (at Hou - WP: Backe; LP: Jon.Sanchez)
8/12 - Houston, 12-4 (at Hou - WP: Oswalt; LP: T.Walker)
8/13 - Houston, 6-2 (at Hou - WP: Ra.Wolf; LP: Zito)
8/14 - Houston, 7-4 (at Hou - WP: Hawkins; LP: Yabu)
2007 Meetings
5/15 - Houston, 6-5 (10) (at Hou - WP: Qualls; LP: J.Sanchez)
5/16 - Houston, 2-1 (at Hou - WP: Sampson; LP: Lowry)
5/17 - San Francisco, 2-1 (12) (at Hou - WP: Chulk; LP: Lidge)
5/21 - San Francisco, 4-0 (at SF - WP: Lowry; LP: Sampson)
5/22 - San Francisco, 4-2 (at SF - WP: Lincecum; LP: Oswalt)
5/23 - San Francisco, 9-1 (at SF - WP: Zito; LP: Albers)
2006 Meetings
4/11 - Postponed at San Francisco (Made-up April 13th)
4/12 - Postponed at San Francisco (Made-up May 8th)
4/13 - San Francisco, 5-3 (at SF - WP: Morris; LP: Buchholz)
4/13 - Houston, 8-0 (at SF - WP: Oswalt; LP: Cain)
5/08 - San Francisco, 7-5 (at SF - WP: Lowry; LP: Oswalt)
5/15 - San Francisco, 10-1 (at Hou - WP: Hennessey; LP: Buchholz)
5/16 - San Francisco, 14-3 (at Hou - WP: Jam.Wright; LP: W.Rodriguez)
5/17 - San Francisco, 10-1 (at Hou - WP: Morris; LP: Nieve)
Houston last five games San Francisco last five games
6/30 - L at San Diego, 3-4 6/30 - W at St. Louis, 6-3
7/01 - W at San Diego, 7-1 7/01 - L at St. Louis, 1-2 (10)
7/02 - W at San Diego, 7-2 7/02 - L at St. Louis, 2-5
7/03 - L at San Francisco, 0-13 7/03 - W vs. Houston, 13-0
7/04 - L at San Francisco, 0-9 7/04 - W vs. Houston, 9-0

 

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Preview: Astros (38-41) at Giants (44-36)

Preview: Astros (38-41) at Giants (44-36)

Preview: Astros (38-41) at Giants (44-36)

Game: 3
Venue: AT&T Park
Date: July 05, 2009 4:05 PM EDT

The Houston Astros were shut out in the first two games of their series with the San Francisco Giants. They don't catch a break in the finale with a red-hot Randy Johnson scheduled to be on the mound.

The five-time Cy Young Award winner will try to win his fourth straight decision Sunday as the Giants look to push their home winning streak to six.

Houston (38-41) came to San Francisco on Friday with wins in six of its previous eight games and a chance to be at or above the .500 mark for the first time since it was 2-1. A heavy dose of outstanding pitching by the Giants (44-36) has erased those hopes.


San Francisco rookie Ryan Sadowski allowed three hits in seven innings of a 13-0 victory Friday. Tim Lincecum did the same Saturday, adding nine strikeouts in a 9-0 win.

The Astros have totaled seven hits and struck out 16 times in the series. Michael Bourn and Miguel Tejada - the top hitters in the Houston lineup - are 1 for 16.

If Johnson (8-5, 4.70 ERA) can turn in an effort similar to that of Sadowski and Lincecum, the Giants will have a good chance for their first three-game home sweep of the Astros since May 21-23, 2007. Johnson is 3-0 with a 3.60 ERA in his last four outings.

The Big Unit lasted 5 1-3 innings and gave up three runs - all on two homers by Albert Pujols - to beat St. Louis 6-3 on Tuesday.

"My individual battles are obviously there, but I'm facing eight or nine hitters and if one guy has his day against me but we win, I feel like I did my job," Johnson said.

Johnson is 4-1 with a 3.64 ERA in seven career starts against Houston, and will have some more interesting individual matchups Sunday. No batter has faced him more than Ivan Rodriguez, who is 19 for 76 (.250) with 17 strikeouts versus the left-hander. Tejada is 16 for 42 (.381) against Johnson.

The only time Johnson lost to Houston was Aug. 17 when he was opposed by Astros ace Roy Oswalt (4-4, 4.02) for the first time. Oswalt struck out 10 and gave up one hit in eight innings, while Johnson allowed three runs in seven innings as Houston beat Arizona 3-0.

Oswalt, though, has struggled at AT&T Park, going 2-5 with a 4.96 ERA in eight starts.

The right-hander moved to 4-0 with a 2.83 ERA in five starts versus the NL West this year after pitching a two-hitter Monday in a 3-1 victory at San Diego.

"I feel better than I did at the beginning of the season," Oswalt said. "It seems like I'm throwing the ball better, the balls have a little more carry and hopefully I can carry on the rest of the year."

Oswalt will get his first look at Giants first baseman Pablo Sandoval, who is 4 for 7 with a homer and four RBIs in this series. Sandoval is hitting .396 (38 for 96) with eight homers and 20 RBIs in his last 26 games.

Giants outfielder Fred Lewis hasn't started in this series, but could be in the lineup Sunday. Lewis is 8 for 14 versus Oswalt.

 

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Trends - Houston at San Francisco

Trends - Houston at San Francisco

Trends - Houston at San Francisco

W/L Trends

Houston

Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Astros are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a favorite of -110 to -150.
Astros are 9-1 in their last 10 during game 3 of a series.
Astros are 9-2 in their last 11 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games as a favorite.
Astros are 11-3 in their last 14 games following a loss.
Astros are 20-7 in their last 27 Sunday games.
Astros are 17-7 in their last 24 vs. National League West.
Astros are 6-13 in their last 19 vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Astros are 2-7 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 4-1 in Oswalts last 5 starts as a road favorite.
Astros are 4-1 in Oswalts last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Astros are 7-2 in Oswalts last 9 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 39-14 in Oswalts last 53 starts vs. National League West.
Astros are 9-4 in Oswalts last 13 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 4-9 in Oswalts last 13 starts with 5 days of rest.
Astros are 2-5 in Oswalts last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 1-4 in Oswalts last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Astros are 1-4 in Oswalts last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.


San Francisco

Giants are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 16-5 in their last 21 Sunday games.
Giants are 8-3 in their last 11 during game 3 of a series.
Giants are 21-8 in their last 29 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Giants are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Giants are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. National League Central.
Giants are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
Giants are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Giants are 36-16 in their last 52 home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Giants are 36-17 in their last 53 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Giants are 39-19 in their last 58 home games.
Giants are 4-0 in Johnsons last 4 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Giants are 4-0 in Johnsons last 4 starts.
Giants are 4-0 in Johnsons last 4 starts on grass.
Giants are 4-0 in Johnsons last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Giants are 6-1 in Johnsons last 7 home starts.
Giants are 6-1 in Johnsons last 7 home starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Giants are 6-1 in Johnsons last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 5-1 in Johnsons last 6 starts as an underdog.
Giants are 4-1 in Johnsons last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Giants are 4-1 in Johnsons last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Giants are 4-1 in Johnsons last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Giants are 5-2 in Johnsons last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 7-3 in Johnsons last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.


OU Trends

Houston
Under is 8-0-1 in Astros last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-0-1 in Astros last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1-1 in Astros last 6 games as a favorite.
Over is 8-3 in Astros last 11 vs. National League West.
Under is 8-3 in Astros last 11 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Under is 5-2-1 in Astros last 8 games following a loss.
Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 games as a road favorite.
Under is 10-4-1 in Astros last 15 on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 road games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Under is 17-7-1 in Astros last 25 games as a favorite of -110 to -150.
Under is 12-5-1 in Astros last 18 overall.
Under is 9-4 in Astros last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-4 in Astros last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 6-0 in Oswalts last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-1 in Oswalts last 6 starts as a favorite of -110 to -150.
Under is 9-2 in Oswalts last 11 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Oswalts last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 16-5 in Oswalts last 21 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Under is 20-7-1 in Oswalts last 28 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 20-7 in Oswalts last 27 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 19-7 in Oswalts last 26 road starts.
Under is 13-5 in Oswalts last 18 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 18-7 in Oswalts last 25 starts overall.
Under is 17-7 in Oswalts last 24 starts on grass.
Under is 38-16-3 in Oswalts last 57 road starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Under is 7-3 in Oswalts last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-4 in Oswalts last 13 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.


San Francisco

Over is 9-1 in Giants last 10 games a home underdog.
Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Over is 5-2-1 in Giants last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 14-6-1 in Giants last 21 home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Under is 25-12-3 in Giants last 40 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 35-17-1 in Giants last 53 vs. National League Central.
Over is 6-0-1 in Johnsons last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 4-0-1 in Johnsons last 5 home starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Over is 4-0-1 in Johnsons last 5 home starts.
Over is 4-1 in Johnsons last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Johnsons last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Johnsons last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-3-1 in Johnsons last 11 starts overall.
Under is 7-3-1 in Johnsons last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-3-1 in Johnsons last 11 starts on grass.


Head to Head

Over is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings in San Francisco.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Astros are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Astros are 7-17 in the last 24 meetings in San Francisco.
Astros are 2-5 in Oswalts last 7 road starts vs. Giants.


Umpire Trends - Sam Holbrook

Road team is 4-0 in Holbrooks last 4 Sunday games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-0 in Holbrooks last 4 games behind home plate.
Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 Sunday games with Holbrook behind home plate.
Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 games with Holbrook behind home plate.
Home team is 5-1 in Holbrooks last 6 games behind home plate vs. San Francisco.
Road team is 4-1 in Holbrooks last 5 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Home team is 12-4 in Holbrooks last 16 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Giants are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Holbrook behind home plate.