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DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Detroit is 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Detroit is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games at home

COLORADO vs. ST. LOUIS
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado

TAMPA BAY vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 13 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 18-6 SU in their last 24 games
NY Yankees are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games at home

PITTSBURGH vs. ATLANTA
Pittsburgh is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh

SAN FRANCISCO vs. FLORIDA
San Francisco is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Florida
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Florida is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games at home
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco

TORONTO vs. TEXAS
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
Toronto is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games
Texas is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home

DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Detroit is 0-4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Detroit is 1-5-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 1-5-1 SU in their last 7 games
Chi White Sox are 1-5-1 SU in their last 7 games at home

ARIZONA vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Arizona

MINNESOTA vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Minnesota's last 12 games
Minnesota is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Oakland is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Oakland's last 15 games when playing at home against Minnesota

 

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Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox

The Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field in the first game of a doubleheader.

Righthander Armando Galarraga will take the mound for the Tigers to start this game. Galarraga is 3-6 this season with a 5.31 ERA.

The White Sox will counter Galarraga with Clayton Richard. Lefthander Richard has a 3.77 ERA to go along with a 2-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Tigers defeated the Angels 9-6 as a -125 favorite on Sunday. The 15 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).

Clete Thomas his a grand slam for Detroit, while Brandon Inge and Adam Everett each drove in a pair of runs in the win.

The White Sox lost to Cleveland 8-4 as a -115 favorite on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5).

Alexei Ramirez delivered a three-run home run for Chicago and Bartolo Colon was tagged for five earned runs on eight hits in five innings.

Current streak:
Detroit has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Detroit: 30-25 SU
Chicago: 26-30 SU

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Chi White Sox are 2-8
After playing LA Angels are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Detroit are 7-3
After playing Cleveland are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Detroit's last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games at home
Chi White Sox are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Detroit

Next up:
Chi White Sox home to Detroit, Monday, June 8


Colorado Rockies vs. St. Louis Cardinals

The Colorado Rockies will be trying to extend a winning streak on Monday when they take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

Righthander Jason Marquis will take the mound for the Rockies to start this game. Marquis is 7-4 this season with a 4.10 ERA.

Marquis's opponent in this one will be Brad Thompson. The Cardinals righthander has a 3.60 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Rockies defeated the Cardinals 7-2 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The nine runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).

Paul Phillips was 4-5 with a home run and three RBI for Colorado, while Ubaldo Jimenez allowed two runs on four hits with nine strikeouts in eight innings.

Albert Pujols drove in two runs for the Cardinals and Colby Rasmus was 2-4 with a run scored.

Current streak:
Colorado has won 4 straight games.
St. Louis has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Colorado: 24-32 SU
St. Louis: 31-26 SU

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3
After playing St. Louis are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 6-4
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado

Next up:
Colorado at Milwaukee, Tuesday, June 9
St. Louis at Florida, Tuesday, June 9


Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees will meet on the field at Yankee Stadium on Monday in a battle of division rivals.

The Rays will trot Andy Sonnanstine out to the mound in this one. Righthander Sonnanstine has a 4-5 record and a 7.07 ERA this season.

Meanwhile, it'll be Andy Pettitte who starts for the Yankees. Lefthander Pettitte is 5-2 with a 4.33 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Yankees defeated Tampa Bay 4-3 as a -150 favorite on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).

Nick Swisher delivered a solo home run for New York and Johnny Damon was 2-4 with a run scored in the win.

Gabe Gross drove in a pair of runs for Tampa Bay and Matt Garza gave up one run in five innings.

Team records:
Tampa Bay: 29-29 SU
New York: 33-23 SU

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing LA Angels are 7-3
After playing NY Yankees are 1-9
After a loss are 5-5

New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 3-7
After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 13 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 18-6 SU in their last 24 games
NY Yankees are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of NY Yankees's last 13 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 12 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

Next up:
Tampa Bay home to LA Angels, Tuesday, June 9
NY Yankees at Boston, Tuesday, June 9


Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Turner Field.

Lefthander Zach Duke will take the mound for the Pirates to start this game. Duke is 6-4 this season with a 2.62 ERA.

Duke's opponent in this one will be Kenshin Kawakami. The Braves righthander has a 4.63 ERA to go along with a 3-6 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Pirates lost to Houston 6-4 as a +115 underdog on Sunday. The 10 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).

Nyjer Morgan drove in a pair of runs for Pittsburgh and Andrew McCutchen was 3-5 with an RBI.

The Braves defeated Milwaukee 8-7 as a -155 favorite on Sunday. The 15 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).

Chipper Jones was 4-4 with a pair of home runs and five RBI for Atlanta, while Yunel Escobar was 3-5 with an RBI and two runs scored in the win.

Team records:
Pittsburgh: 26-30 SU
Atlanta: 27-28 SU

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Atlanta are 7-3
After playing Houston are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Pittsburgh are 2-8
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Atlanta is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh

Next up:
Atlanta home to Pittsburgh, Tuesday, June 9


San Francisco Giants vs. Florida Marlins

The San Francisco Giants and the Florida Marlins will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at LandShark Stadium.

Randy Johnson will be the starting pitcher for the Giants on this day. Lefthander Johnson is 5-4 this season with a 5.12 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Sean West who starts for the Marlins. Lefthander West is 0-1 with a 3.31 ERA so far this season.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Giants defeated Florida 3-2 as a -120 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).

Tim Lincecum allowed two runs on three hits over 7 1-3 innings for San Francisco, while Bengie Molina was 2-4 with a pair of RBI in the win.

The Marlins lost to San Francisco 3-2 as a +110 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).

Chris Coghlan hit a two-run home run for Florida and Ricky Nolasco took the loss after giving up two earned runs on 10 hits in seven innings.

Team records:
San Francisco: 29-26 SU
Florida: 27-31 SU

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Arizona are 5-5
After playing Florida are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Florida most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing St. Louis are 4-6
After playing San Francisco are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Florida is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games at home
Florida is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco

Next up:
San Francisco at Arizona, Tuesday, June 9
Florida home to St. Louis, Tuesday, June 9


Toronto Blue Jays vs. Texas Rangers

The Toronto Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Rangers Ballpark.

The Blue Jays will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Casey Janssen in this game. Janssen has a 1-2 record and a 5.82 ERA this season.

It'll be Scott Feldman toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Righthander Feldman is 5-0 with a 2.63 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Blue Jays defeated Kansas City 4-0 as a -260 favorite on Sunday. The four runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8).

Roy Halladay tossed a complete-game shutout for Toronto and Aaron Hill hit a two-run home run in the win.

The Rangers defeated Boston 6-3 as a +160 underdog on Sunday. The nine runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10.5).

Nelson Cruz was 3-4 with a solo home run and three runs scored for Texas, while Michael Young hit a solo home run in the win.

Team records:
Toronto: 32-27 SU
Texas: 33-23 SU

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Texas are 6-4
After playing Kansas City are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Texas most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 4-6
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
Toronto is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Texas
Toronto is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
Texas is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games
Texas is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games at home

Next up:
Texas home to Toronto, Tuesday, June 9


Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox

The Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field in the second game of a doubleheader.

The Tigers will give the ball to starter Jeremy Bonderman in this one. Righthander Bonderman is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Jose Contreras who starts for the White Sox. Righthander Contreras is 0-5 with a 8.19 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Tigers defeated the Angels 9-6 as a -125 favorite on Sunday. The 15 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).

Clete Thomas his a grand slam for Detroit, while Brandon Inge and Adam Everett each drove in a pair of runs in the win.

The White Sox lost to Cleveland 8-4 as a -115 favorite on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5).

Alexei Ramirez delivered a three-run home run for Chicago and Bartolo Colon was tagged for five earned runs on eight hits in five innings.

Current streak:
Detroit has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Detroit: 30-25 SU
Chicago: 26-30 SU

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games
Detroit is 1-5-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Detroit is 0-4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 4-0-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Chi White Sox are 5-1-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Detroit
Chi White Sox are 1-5-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
Chi White Sox are 1-5-1 SU in their last 7 games

Next up:
Chi White Sox home to Detroit, Tuesday, June 9


Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Diego Padres will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at PETCO Park.

The Diamondbacks will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Jon Garland in this game. Garland has a 4-5 record and a 5.34 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Padres will be ace Jake Peavy. The righthander has a 4.10 ERA to go along with a 5-6 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Padres listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Diamondbacks defeated San Diego 9-6 in 18 innings as a -165 favorite on Sunday. The 15 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (7).

Mark Reynolds hit a three-run home run in the top of the 18th inning for Arizona and Josh Whitesell drove in three runs in the win.

David Eckstein cracked a three-run home run for the Padres and Kevin Kouzmanoff hit a solo homer.

Team records:
Arizona: 25-32 SU
San Diego: 26-30 SU

Arizona most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing San Francisco are 5-5
After playing San Diego are 4-6
After a win are 3-7

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing LA Dodgers are 2-8
After playing Arizona are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games at home

Next up:
Arizona home to San Francisco, Tuesday, June 9
San Diego at LA Dodgers, Tuesday, June 9


Minnesota Twins vs. Oakland Athletics

A winning streak will be on the line for the Oakland Athletics on Monday when they battle the Minnesota Twins at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Anthony Swarzak will be the starting pitcher for the Twins on this day. Righthander Swarzak is 1-2 this season with a 4.76 ERA.

Swarzak's opponent in this one will be Josh Outman. The Athletics lefthander has a 3.14 ERA to go along with a 3-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Twins lost to Seattle 4-2 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7).

Justin Morneau drove in a run for Minnesota and Kevin Slowey surrendered four runs on 10 hits in 4 2-3 innings.

The Athletics defeated Baltimore 3-0 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The three runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7).

Vin Mazzaro pitched 7 1-3 shutout innings for Oakland, while Jason Giambi, Kurt Suzuki and Bobby Crosby all drove in a run in the win.

Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 2 straight games.
Oakland has won 6 straight games.

Team records:
Minnesota: 28-30 SU
Oakland: 25-30 SU

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Oakland are 6-4
After playing Seattle are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Oakland most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Minnesota are 6-4
After playing Baltimore are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Minnesota's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Minnesota's last 21 games when playing Oakland
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Oakland's last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games at home

 

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Monday's Tip Sheet
By Brad Young

Monday?s Major League Baseball schedule features just nine games, including a day-night doubleheader between American League Central rivals Detroit and Chicago. That nightcap will feature the return of the Tigers? Jeremy Bonderman, who is making his first start of the season after rehabbing with the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens.

Here?s a closer look at four of Monday?s key contests.

**Pirates (Duke) at Braves (Kawakami)**

-Las Vegas Sports Consultants opened Atlanta as a $1.40 home ?chalk? over Pittsburgh, with the total set at 8 ? ?under? (minus $1.15). This National League affair is slated to start at 7:10 p.m. ET.

-Pittsburgh?s Zach Duke (6-4, 2.62 ERA) beat New York Tuesday as a $1.40 home underdog, 3-1. The left-hander tossed seven innings, yielding the lone run on eight hits with a walk and no strikeouts.

-The combined four runs failed to eclipse the 7 ?-run closing total, helping the ?under? improve to 6-1 his last seven starts.

-Duke, a five-year veteran, fell to the Braves April 19 as a home ?pick,? 11-1. The 26-year-old was reached for six runs on 12 hits (one home run) with no walks and two strikeouts over six innings. The combined 12 runs went ?over? the eight-run closing total.

-Atlanta right-hander Kenshin Kawakami (3-6, 4.63 ERA) recorded a no-decision in Tuesday?s effort against Chicago. The rookie hurler went seven innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits (one home run) with a walk and two strikeouts.

-The Braves eventually prevailed as a $1.15 home favorite, 6-5, while the combined 11 runs eclipsed the nine-run closing total. The ?over? is 3-1 his past four performances.

-The Japanese native has never started against the Pirates in his brief major league career.

**Diamondbacks (Garland) at Padres (Peavy)**

-LVSC installed San Diego as a $1.65 home favorite over Arizona, with the total listed at seven. This NL West matchup is scheduled to begin at 10:05 p.m. ET.

-Arizona hurler Jon Garland (4-5, 5.34 ERA) is currently mired in a three-game losing skid after Wednesday?s setback to Los Angeles as a $1.80 road underdog, 1-0. The veteran right-hander lasted six innings, allowing the lone run on four hits with three walks and six strikeouts.

-The lone run never seriously threatened the eight-run closing total, helping the ?under? improve to 2-1 his past three starts.

-Garland beat the Padres May 6 as a $1.60 road underdog, 3-1. The 29-year-old tossed seven scoreless innings on three hits with three walks and two strikeouts. The combined four runs went ?under? the seven-run closing total.

-San Diego pitcher Jake Peavy (5-6, 4.10 ERA) heads to the hill trying to get back on the winning track. The 28-year-old was riding a modest three-game winning streak before falling to Philadelphia Tuesday as a $1.60 home ?chalk,? 10-5. The righty lasted just one inning, surrendering four runs on three hits with two walks and no strikeouts.

-The combined 15 runs soared ?over? the 7 ?-run closing total, enabling the ?over? to cash his second straight start.

-Peavy is 1-1 against the D?backs this season in two starts, going a combined 13 1/3 innings while yielding six runs on 12 hits (one home run) with four walks and 17 strikeouts. The Padres prevailed as a $1.52 road favorite, 8-5, while losing as a $1.70 home ?chalk,? 3-1.

**Rays (Sonnanstine) at Yankees (Pettitte)**

-LVSC lists New York as a $1.50 home ?chalk? over Tampa Bay, with the total set at 11 ?under? (minus $1.20). This American League East contest is scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. ET.

-Tampa Bay hurler Andy Sonnanstine (4-5, 7.07 ERA) improved to 3-1 his past four starts after upending Kansas City Tuesday as a $1.60 home favorite, 6-2. The Kent State product was reached for two runs on six hits (two home runs) with no walks and three strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings.

-The combined eight runs went ?under? the 9 ?-run closing total, ending four consecutive ?over? outings.

-Sonnanstine has two no decisions against the Yankees this season, going a combined 12 1/3 innings while surrendering four runs on 10 hits (one home run) with a walk and seven strikeouts. The Rays won as a $1.50 road underdog, 4-3, while losing as a home ?pick,? 4-3. The ?under? prevailed in both games.

-New York southpaw Andy Pettitte (5-2, 4.33 ERA) was upended by Texas Wednesday as a $1.75 home favorite, 4-2. The Louisiana native went five innings, yielding four runs on seven hits with six walks and six strikeouts.

-The combined six runs failed to topple the 11-run closing total, enabling the ?under? to cash his third straight start.

-Pettitte also has a pair of no decisions against the Rays this season, tossing a combined 13 1/3 innings while allowing eight runs on 15 hits (five home runs) with two walks and nine strikeouts. The Yankees prevailed as a road ?pick,? 4-3, while losing as a $1.57 home ?chalk,? 8-6.

**Tigers (Bonderman) at White Sox (Contreras)**

-LVSC opened Detroit as a $1.15 road favorite over Chicago, with the total set at 10 ?under? (minus $1.20). This AL game is slated to start at 8:10 p.m. ET. This is the second-game of a scheduled day-night doubleheader with the White Sox.

-Detroit?s Jeremy Bonderman is getting his first start of the season after rehabbing at Triple-A Toledo. The veteran right-hander is recovering from right shoulder soreness after last summer?s arm surgery.

-His latest effort resulted in a 98-pitch effort Tuesday against Charlotte over eight innings, allowing no runs on six hits with no walks and five strikeouts.

-Bonderman, in the league since 2003, has not started against the White Sox the past few years.

-Chicago counters with Clayton Richard (2-1, 3.77 ERA), hoping the southpaw can rebound from Wednesday?s setback to Oakland as a $1.35 home ?chalk,? 5-3. The former Michigan Wolverine was tagged for five runs on seven hits (three home runs) with four walks and four strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings.

-The combined eight runs slithered ?under? the 8 ?-run closing total, helping the ?under? improve to 3-1 his past four starts.

-Richard, a two-year veteran, has never started against the Tigers in his brief major league career.

 

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

Tampa Bay (29-29) at N.Y. Yankees (33-23)

The Rays wrap up a three-game set in Yankee Stadium with Andy Sonnanstine (4-5, 7.07 ERA) taking the ball against Yankees? veteran southpaw Andy Pettitte (5-2, 4.33).

New York scored three runs in the bottom the eighth inning Sunday and beat Tampa Bay 4-3 on after losing Saturday?s opener 9-7. With yesterday?s win, the Yankees snapped a three-game home losing streak to the Rays.

Tampa Bay is just 1-6 in its last seven road games and 2-11 in its last 13 series Game 3s. The Rays are also in a 70-147 funk on the road against teams with a winning record. Conversely, New York is on positive runs of 18-6 overall, 11-4 at home, 46-31 in Game 3 of a series, 8-2 against right-handed starters and 6-1 against the A.L. East, but it is just 6-13 in its last 19 Monday outings.

Tampa Bay is still 5-3 against the Bronx Bombers this season, including 4-1 in the last five. However, the Yankees are still 54-24 in the last 78 meetings in New York, and they are 15-6 in Pettitte?s last 21 starts against the Rays.

Tampa Bay is 5-2 in Sonnanstine?s last seven outings, including Tuesday?s 6-2 victory at home against the Royals when he yielded the two runs on six hits in 6 2/3 innings. The last time Sonnanstine pitched on the highway was May 27 when he got rocked in Cleveland for eight runs on nine hits in three innings of a 12-7 loss, falling to 1-5 with a 9.00 ERA in seven road starts this season.

Sonnanstine has already split two games with the Yankees this season, giving up a combined four runs on 10 hits in 12 1/3 innings (2.92 ERA). On May 6 he went to New York and allowed two runs on six hits in 7 1/3 innings, getting a no-decision in the Rays? 4-3 victory. Tampa is just 2-6 in Sonnanstine?s last eight road starts dating to last season.

Pettitte lost to the Rangers on Wednesday, allowing four runs on seven hits in five innings of a 4-2 loss, snapping a four-game New York winning streak with the veteran on the hill. New York is 15-5 in Pettitte?s last 20 Monday starts and 72-34 in his last 106 home outings, where the lefty is 2-1 with a 5.79 ERA in six contests this season.

Pettitte pitched against the Rays on May 7 and gave up five runs on nine hits in six innings of an 8-6 Yankees? loss. He?s allowed three runs or more in eight of his last nine appearances against the Rays dating back to 2007.

The Rays have gone over the total in four of Sonnanstine?s last five starts overall but they?ve stayed under the total in seven of his last nine against teams with a winning record. It?s been all ?unders? for the Yankees with Pettitte pitching, including 20-17-1 in his last 58 overall, 19-9-1 in his last 29 at home and 17-7-1 when he?s faced the A.L. East. The under is also on streaks of 6-1 when Pettitte has faced the Rays and 8-3 when he?s seen them in New York.

For Tampa Bay as a team, the under is 7-1-1 in its last nine overall, but the ?over? is 8-3 in its last 11 on the highway and 4-1 in its last five on Monday. The Yankees have topped the total in nine of their last 14 Monday games and 10 of their last 16 at home against a right-handed starter. Finally, in this rivalry, the over is 9-4 in the last 13 clashes overall and 4-2 in the last six in the Big Apple.

ATS ADVANTAGE: N.Y. YANKEES


Toronto (32-27) at Texas (33-23)

The Blue Jays open a brief four-game road trip in Texas with Casey Janssen (1-2, 5.82 ERA) taking the mound against the Rangers? Scott Feldman (5-0, 3.79) at Rangers Ballpark..

Toronto completed a nine-game homestand with Sunday?s 4-0 win over the Royals behind another complete-game effort from ace Roy Halladay. The Blue Jays went 5-4 on the homestand but enter this contest having lost nine straight on the highway. Meanwhile, Texas took two of three in Boston over the weekend, including Sunday?s 6-3 upset victory.

Toronto is just 3-13 in its last 16 roadies (including the ongoing nine-game losing skid) and 3-8 in its last 11 against teams with a winning record. Conversely, the Rangers are 12-3 in their last 15 at home, 11-4 in their last 15 series openers and 7-2 in their last nine at home against right-handed pitching.

Texas has dominated the series in the Lone Star State, winning 24 of the last 33 meetings.

Janssen is making just his fourth start of the season and he?s allowed three runs or more in each of the first three, including Wednesday when he got tagged for five runs on seven hits in four innings of an 8-1 loss to the Angels. The right-hander hasn?t faced the Rangers since 2006 when he lost to them twice, allowing a combined 10 runs (nine earned) on 13 hits in 10 innings of work. Toronto is 1-6 in Janssen?s last seven starts overall, 0-5 in his last five against A.L. West teams and 0-4 in his last four roadies (0-1 on the highway this year)..

The Rangers are 7-1 in Feldman?s eight outings this season, including winning the last six in a row. He?s held the opposition to three runs or less in all eight of his starts this season and gave up two runs on five hits in 6 1/3 innings in New York on Wednesday as the Rangers beat the Yankees 4-2. The right-hander is 1-0 with a 4.03 ERA in six appearances (four starts) at home.

Feldman faced the Blue Jays twice at home last season and lost both contests while allowing seven runs on 13 hits in 11 1/3 innings (5.56 ERA). Texas is 3-0 in Feldman?s last three home starts after going 1-10 in his previous 11 at Rangers Ballpark.

The Blue Jays have stayed under the total in four of Janssen?s last six starts overall and five straight when he faces teams with a winning record. With Feldman on the hill, the Rangers are on a plethora of ?under? runs as well, including 20-6 overall, 5-0 at home, 8-1 against the A.L. East and 4-0 when he gets four days of rest.

As a team, Toronto is on ?under? streaks of 14-6 on Mondays, 5-2 on the road and 4-1 on the highway against right-handed pitching. Texas has topped the total in 19 of its last 29 Monday games, but otherwise is on ?under? runs of 20-7-1 overall, 4-1-1 at home, 10-3-1 against teams with winning records and 12-4-1 against right-handed starters.

ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER

 

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Monday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
By Covers.com

Streaking

Randy Johnson, San Francisco Giants

After achieving his latest milestone, Randy Johnson is poised to continue his most successful stretch of the season for the San Francisco Giants.

Pitching on three days' rest, the veteran tries for his third straight victory while looking to continue his dominance of the host Florida Marlins in the conclusion of a four-game set Monday night.

Johnson (5-4, 5.12 ERA), who turns 46 in September, became the 24th pitcher to record 300 victories after allowing an unearned run and two hits in six innings of a 5-1 victory over Washington in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday.

Two months into his 22nd season, Johnson become the first pitcher to get 300 on his first try since Tom Seaver in 1985. He's the sixth left-hander to reach the milestone and the second-oldest pitcher to do it.

"It's a long-range achievement," Johnson said. "It's not a one-game or a one-year achievement, it's a career achievement. I'm going to think about this for a long time.

"I get more gratification out of that because of the way I'm doing it now than the way I did it 10 years ago."

No longer as overpowering as he once was, Johnson is 2-0 with a 1.04 ERA with 14 strikeouts over his last three starts. Despite bruising his shoulder Thursday, Johnson volunteered to make this start rather than force the club to call up a pitcher from the minors for one outing.

Slumping

Armando Galarraga, Detroit Tigers

Detroit, which is coming off Sunday's 9-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels, will give the ball to Armando Galarraga (3-6, 5.31) as he tries to win for the first time in eight starts.

The right-hander is 0-6 with a 7.61 ERA in his last seven outings, including a defeat at Chicago on May 7 when he allowed six runs and six hits in six innings of a 6-0 loss. That rough stretch comes after he went 3-0 with a 1.85 ERA in his first four games of 2009.

Galarraga lost again Wednesday, allowing four runs in seven innings of a 10-5 loss to Boston.

Returning

Jeremy Bonderman, Detroit Tigers

The Tigers hope to get a lift in the second game with the return of Jeremy Bonderman, who is expected to be activated from the disabled list after being sidelined since June 1, 2008, following the discovery of a blood clot in his pitching shoulder.

The right-hander went 3-4 with a 4.29 ERA in 12 starts last year prior to undergoing surgery.

Bonderman was solid in four minor league rehab starts, going 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA and using his changeup more often."It's going to be a different style of game than what I'm used to," Bonderman told the Tigers' official Web site.

Bonderman has lost his last three starts against Chicago, posting a 6.52 ERA.