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Friday, June 20, 2008

The Colorado Rockies will be trying to extend a winning streak on Friday when they take on the New York Mets at Coors Field.

The Mets will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander John Maine in this game. Maine has a 6-5 record and a 3.87 ERA this season.

Maine's opponent in this one will be Aaron Cook. The Rockies righthander has a 3.29 ERA to go along with a 10-3 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Damion Easley belted a walk-off homer in the 10th inning on Wednesday, as the Mets defeated the Angels 5-4 as +115 underdogs. The nine runs went as a PUSH against the night's posted over/under (9).

David Wright went 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs for the Mets. Duaner Sanchez to the win in relief, and Billy Wagner notched his 16th save.

Willy Taveras had three hits and scored twice on Thursday night as the Rockies got past the Cleveland Indians by a final tally of 6-3.

The Rockies were winners as -123 home favorites in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (10.5).

Current streak:Colorado has won 3 straight games.

Team records:New York: 35-36 SUColorado: 31-42 SU

New York most recently:When playing on Friday are 2-8Before playing Colorado are 4-6After playing LA Angels are 3-5After a win are 4-6

Colorado most recently:When playing on Friday are 3-7Before playing NY Mets are 4-6After playing Cleveland are 4-6After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing ColoradoThe total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing on the road against ColoradoNY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the roadColorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY MetsColorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against NY MetsThe total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

The Cincinnati Reds will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Friday when they take on the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

Righthander Edison Volquez will take the mound for the Reds to start this game. Volquez is 9-1 this season with a 1.67 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Mike Mussina who starts for the Yankees. Righthander Mussina is 10-4 with a 3.87 ERA so far this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Reds were swept away on Thursday, as they dropped the finale 7-4 to the Dodgers at home. The REds were favored at -200 in that game, while the 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).

Brandon Phillips drove in two runs and went 2-for-5 at the plate for the Reds. Aaron Harang surrendered five runs off 10 hits over five innings in the loss.

Alex Rodriguez drove in the winning run to help the Yankees defeat the Padres 2-1 on Thursday and sweep the three-game series. The Yankees won the game as -220 favorites, while the three runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9).

Jose Molina drove in the other run for the Yankees, and Jose Veras tossed just over an inning for the victory.

Current streak:Cincinnati has lost 5 straight games.New York has won 7 straight games.

Team records:Cincinnati: 33-41 SUNew York: 40-33 SU

Cincinnati most recently:When playing on Friday are 4-6Before playing NY Yankees are 3-0After playing LA Dodgers are 2-8After a loss are 4-6

New York most recently:When playing on Friday are 3-7Before playing Cincinnati are 1-2After playing San Diego are 7-1After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games on the roadCincinnati is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games on the roadCincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home

The fans at PNCPark will be treated to a interleague game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Pittsburgh Pirates when they take their seats on Friday.

Ace righthander Roy Halladay will take the mound for the Blue Jays to start this game. Halladay is 8-6 this season with a 3.16 ERA.

Halladay's opponent in this one will be Zach Duke. The Pirates lefthander has a 4.24 ERA to go along with a 4-4 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Blue Jays lost 8-7 to the Brewers as a -115 favorite last time out. The 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).

Joe Inglett belted a grand slam in the ninth inning to give the Blue Jays a chance. A.J. Burnett gave up eight runs off eight hits over five innings in the loss.

The Pirates were outlasted 13-8 to the White Sox as +150 underdogs. The game's 21 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5).

The game's 21 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5).

Freddy Sanchez homered and went 2-for-5 with three RBIs for the Pirates. Phil Dumatrait surrendered nine runs off 11 hits in only five innings on the mound.

Current streak:Toronto has lost 5 straight games.Pittsburgh has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:Toronto: 35-39 SUPittsburgh: 34-39 SU

Toronto most recently:When playing on Friday are 5-5Before playing Pittsburgh are 3-0After playing Milwaukee are 1-4After a loss are 3-7

Pittsburgh most recently:When playing on Friday are 2-8Before playing Toronto are 0-3After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games on the roadToronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the roadToronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at homeThe total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games at homePittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

The fans at CitizensBankPark will be treated to a game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Philadelphia Phillies when they take their seats on Friday.

Ervin Santana will be the starting pitcher for the Angels on this day. Righthander Santana is 8-3 this season with a 3.40 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Adam Eaton who starts for the Phillies. Righthander Eaton is 2-4 with a 4.57 ERA so far this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Angels blew a ninth-inning lead and fell 5-4 to the Mets in 10 innings as a -135 favorite last time out. The game's nine runs went as a PUSH against the night's posted over/under (9).

Vladimir Guerrero drove in two runs and finished 2-for-5 at the plate for the Angels. Justin Speier gave up the winning run and was tagged with the loss.

The Phillies lost the rubber match 7-4 to the Red Sox on Wednesday, as -135 favorites at home. The game's 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).

Pedro Feliz hit a two-run single for the Phillies. Kyle Kendrick gave up six runs in only three innings on the mound.

Current streak:Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:Los Angeles: 43-30 SUPhiladelphia: 42-32 SU

Los Angeles most recently:When playing on Friday are 8-2Before playing Philadelphia are 2-1After playing NY Mets are 4-4After a loss are 7-3

Philadelphia most recently:When playing on Friday are 7-3Before playing LA Angels are 2-1After playing Boston are 1-9After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the roadThe total has gone UNDER in 13 of LA Angels's last 19 games on the roadLA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Philadelphia's last 16 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games at homePhiladelphia is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at homeThe total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games

The Boston Red Sox will be trying to extend a winning streak on Friday when they take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park.

The Cardinals will trot Kyle Lohse out to the mound in this one. Righthander Lohse has a 8-2 record and a 3.77 ERA this season.

Lohse's opponent in this one will be Tim Wakefield. The Red Sox righthander has a 4.19 ERA to go along with a 4-4 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 167-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Cardinals lost 8-7 to the Royals last time out at EVEN odds. The five runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).

Rick Ankiel hit a solo home run for the only Cardinals run. Brad Thompson suffered the loss, giving up two runs off five hits over five innings of work.

J.D. Drew belted a three-run homer as the Red Sox defeated the Phillies 7-4 in the rubber match on Wednesday, as +125 road underdogs. The game's 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).

Drew finished 4-for-5 at the plate with four RBIs for the Red Sox. Justin Masterson tossed five innings for the win, and Jonathan Papelbon threw a scoreless ninth inning for his 21st save.

Current streak:St. Louis has lost 3 straight games.Boston has won 2 straight games.

Team records:St. Louis: 42-32 SUBoston: 46-29 SU

St. Louis most recently:When playing on Friday are 5-5Before playing Boston are 5-5After playing Kansas City are 4-6After a loss are 5-5

Boston most recently:When playing on Friday are 8-2Before playing St. Louis are 7-3After playing Philadelphia are 8-2After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing BostonSt. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the roadThe total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing on the road against BostonBoston is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games at homeThe total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing St. LouisThe total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against St. LouisBoston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

The Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Wrigley Field.

John Danks will be the starting pitcher for the White Sox on this day. Lefthander Danks is 4-4 this season with a 2.90 ERA.

Starting this game for the Cubs will be Ted Lilly. The lefthander has a 4.76 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 128-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The White Sox outlasted the Pirates for a 13-8 win on Thursday, as -165 favorites. The game's 21 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5).

Jermaine Dye belted two home runs with six RBIs for the White Sox. Gavin Floyd improved to 8-3 with the win.

The Cubs gave up seven runs in the seventh inning on Thursday night as they fell by a final score of 8-3 to the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Rays completed the series sweep as -147 home favorites in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (8.5).

Current streak:Chicago has won 3 straight games.Chicago has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:Chicago: 41-31 SUChicago: 45-28 SU

Chicago most recently:When playing on Friday are 5-5Before playing Chi Cubs are 4-6After playing Pittsburgh are 7-3After a win are 8-2

Chicago most recently:When playing on Friday are 3-7Before playing Chi White Sox are 4-6After playing TampaBay are 1-4After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi CubsThe total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games on the roadChi White Sox are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games Chi White Sox are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi CubsChi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at homeThe total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White SoxChi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi White SoxThe total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games at home

Thursday, June 19, 2008

The Kansas City Royals and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Busch Stadium in an interleague contest.

The Royals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Zach Greinke in this game. Greinke has a 5-4 record and a 3.48 ERA this season.

Greinke's opponent in this one will be Brad Thompson. The Cardinals righthander has a 2.53 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 114-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Joakim Soria closed out the ninth inning as the Royals got past the Cardinals 3-2 as a +115 underdog on Wednesday. The five runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).

David DeJesus and Alex Gordon hit home runs in the eighth inning to lift the Royals. Brian Bannister threw seven innings for the win, allowing two runs off nine hits.

Jason LaRue went 2-for-4 at the plate with one RBI for the Cardinals, who were favored at -125 in the contest. Kyle McClellan surrendered two runs in relief to suffer the loss.

Current streak:Kansas City has won 4 straight games.St. Louis has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:Kansas City: 30-42 SU St. Louis: 42-31 SU

Kansas City most recently: When playing on Thursday are 0-10 Before playing San Francisco are 3-3 After playing St. Louis are 4-6 After a win are 4-6

St. Louis most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Boston are 5-5 After playing Kansas City are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Kansas City is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against St. Louis Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis St. Louis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Kansas City St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

Next up:Kansas City home to San Francisco, Friday, June 20St. Louis at Boston, Friday, June 20

The fans at MillerPark will be treated to a interleague game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Milwaukee Brewers when they take their seats on Thursday.

Righthander AJ Burnett will take the mound for the Blue Jays to start this game. Burnett is 6-5 this season with a 4.75 ERA.

It'll be David Bush toeing the rubber for the Brewers in this contest. Righthander Bush is 2-7 with a 5.81 ERA so far this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Brewers held off a late surge to defeat the Blue Jays 5-4 at MillerPark as -135 favorites on Wednesday. The game's nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (7.5).

Mike Cameron belted a solo home run and finished with two RBIs for the Brewers. Ben Sheets allowed two earned runs over six innings for the win, and Salomon Torres got his ninth save.

Gregg Zaun homered and finished 2-for-3 at the plate for the Blue Jays, who were +120 underdogs in that game. Shaun Marcum allowed four runs off six hits in six innings of work.

Current streak:Toronto has lost 4 straight games.Milwaukee has won 3 straight games.

Team records:Toronto: 35-38 SU Milwaukee: 38-33 SU

Toronto most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Pittsburgh are 3-0 After playing Milwaukee are 1-3 After a loss are 4-6

Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Baltimore are 2-1 After playing Toronto are 3-1 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games Toronto is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road Milwaukee is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

Next up:Toronto at Pittsburgh, Friday, June 20Milwaukee home to Baltimore, Friday, June 20

A winning streak will be on the line for the Chicago White Sox on Thursday when they battle the Pittsburgh Pirates at U.S. Cellular Field.

Lefthander Phil Dumatrait will take the mound for the Pirates to start this game. Dumatrait is 3-2 this season with a 3.80 ERA.

The White Sox will counter Dumatrait with Gavin Floyd. Righthander Floyd has a 3.30 ERA to go along with a 7-3 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 157-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The White Sox crushed the Pirates a second straight time with an 8-2 win as -170 favorites on Wednesday. The game's 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).

Carlos Quentin went 2-for-4 at the plate with a home run for the White Sox. Mark Buehrle allowed two runs off four hits over eight innings in the win.

Jose Bautista homered in a losing effort for the Pirates, who were +155 underdogs in that game. Tom Gorzelanny suffered the loss after giving up four runs over six innings of work.

Current streak:Pittsburgh has lost 2 straight games.Chicago has won 2 straight games.

Team records:Pittsburgh: 34-38 SU Chicago: 40-31 SU

Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Toronto are 0-3 After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3

Chicago most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Chi Cubs are 4-6 After playing Pittsburgh are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: Pittsburgh is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi White Sox Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh Chi White Sox are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games at home Chi White Sox are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Pittsburgh Chi White Sox are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games

Next up:Pittsburgh home to Toronto, Friday, June 20 Chi White Sox at Chi Cubs, Friday, June 20

The Atlanta Braves and the Texas Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Rangers Ballpark in an interleague contest.

The Braves will give the ball to starter Charlie Morton in this one. Righthander Morton is 1-0 this season with a 4.50 ERA.

The Rangers will counter Morton with Scott Feldman. Righthander Feldman has a 4.55 ERA to go along with a 1-3 record this season.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Braves rallied for three runs in the ninth inning on Wednesday to come back and defeat the Rangers 5-2 as -120 favorites. The seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (11).

Chipper Jones went 2-for-5 with a solo home run for the Braves. Jeff Bennett threw the eighth for the win, and Mike Gonzalez got his first save in closing out the ninth inning.

Josh Hamilton had three hits over five appearances at the plate for the Rangers, who were +110 underdogs. C.J. Wilson gave up three runs in relief to suffer the loss.

Team records:Atlanta: 36-37 SU Texas: 36-37 SU

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Seattle are 2-1 After playing Texas are 8-2 After a win are 2-8

Texas most recently: When playing on Thursday are 1-9 Before playing Washington are 3-3 After playing Atlanta are 3-7 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: Atlanta is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Texas Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road Atlanta is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Texas is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Atlanta

Next up:Atlanta home to Seattle, Friday, June 20Texas at Washington, Friday, June 20

The Minnesota Twins will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Washington Nationals at The Metrodome.

Ace Shawn Hill will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Righthander Hill is 1-3 this season with a 4.61 ERA.

The Twins will counter Hill with Glen Perkins. Righthander Perkins has a 4.57 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.

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

The Twins scored six runs in the eighth inning of Wednesday's 11-2 thrashing of the Nationals, as -150 favorites. The 13 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).

Justin Morneau had three RBIs, and went 2-for-4 at the plate for the Twins. Kevin Slowey allowed one run off seven hits over six innings for the win.

Felipe Lopez homered and finished 2-for-4 at the plate for the Nationals, who were +140 underdogs in that game. Jason Bergmann surrendered three runs off five hits over six innings in the loss.

Current streak:Washington has lost 2 straight games.Minnesota has won 2 straight games.

Team records:Washington: 29-44 SU Minnesota: 36-36 SU

Washington most recently: When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Texas are 4-2 After playing Minnesota are 2-5 After a loss are 3-7

Minnesota most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Arizona are 7-2 After playing Washington are 5-2 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Washington is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Minnesota Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

Next up:Washington home to Texas, Friday, June 20Minnesota home to Arizona, Friday, June 20

The San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Yankee Stadium.

The Padres will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Josh Banks in this game. Banks has a 1-0 record and a 1.80 ERA this season.

It'll be Joba Chamberlain toeing the rubber for the Yankees in this contest. Righthander Chamberlain is 0-0 with a 2.84 ERA so far this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 225-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Yankees scored in the eighth inning and held on for an 8-5 win over the Padres as -130 favorites on Wednesday. The game's 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).

Alex Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBIs for the Yankees. Darrell Rasner surrendered two runs over five innings to pick up the win.

Edgar Gonzalez finished 2-for-5 with two RBIs for the Padres, who were . Jake Peavy allowed four runs in four innings to suffer the loss.

Current streak:San Diego has lost 3 straight games.New York has won 6 straight games.

Team records:San Diego: 31-42 SUNew York: 39-33 SU

San Diego most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Detroit are 1-5 After playing NY Yankees are 0-7 After a loss are 5-5

New York most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Cincinnati are 1-2 After playing San Diego are 6-1 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: San Diego is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road San Diego is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing San Diego NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home

Next up:San Diego home to Detroit, Friday, June 20 NY Yankees home to Cincinnati, Friday, June 20

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at GreatAmericanBallPark.

The Dodgers will give the ball to starter Eric Stults in this one. Lefthander Stults is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.

Starting this game for the Reds will be ace Aaron Harang. The righthander has a 4.27 ERA to go along with a 3-9 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

James Loney homered and drove in two runs as the Dodgers dumped the Reds 6-1 on Wednesday, as +125 underdogs. The game's seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).

Juan Pierre went 2-for-4 at the plate and drove in two runs for the Dodgers. Derek Lowe had six strikeouts and tossed 5 1-3 innings for the win.

Edwin Encarnacion homered in a losing effort for the Reds, who were -125 favorites. Bronson Arroyo gave up six runs off seven hits over 6 1-3 innings.

Current streak:Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.Cincinnati has lost 4 straight games.

Team records:Los Angeles: 33-38 SU Cincinnati: 33-40 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Cleveland are 3-0 After playing Cincinnati are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing NY Yankees are 3-0 After playing LA Dodgers are 2-8 After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider: LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cincinnati LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati LA Dodgers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games LA Dodgers are 4-12 SU in their last 16 games on the road Cincinnati is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games at home Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

Next up: LA Dodgers home to Cleveland, Friday, June 20Cincinnati at NY Yankees, Friday, June 20

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

The Detroit Tigers and the San Francisco Giants will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at AT&TPark in an interleague contest.

The Tigers will trot Armando Galarraga out to the mound in this one. Righthander Galarraga has a 6-2 record and a 3.03 ERA this season.

It'll be Barry Zito toeing the rubber for the Giants in this contest. Lefthander Zito is 2-10 with a 5.88 ERA so far this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Marcus Thames and Ryan Raburn each had solo homers to lead the Tigers past the Giants 5-1 on Tuesday night.

Detroit won as -115 road favorites as the game played under the 8-run total set by sportsbooks.

Kenny Rogers surrendered only one run over seven innings to earn the win for the Tigers, while Placido Polanco went 2-for-5 with a run batted in for Detroit.

Bengie Molina was 2-for-3 with a RBI for San Francisco, as Jonathan Sanchez allowed three runs over seven innings to take the loss for the Giants.

Team records:Detroit: 33-38 SUSan Francisco: 31-41 SU

Detroit most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing San Diego are 4-2 After playing San Francisco are 4-3 After a win are 6-4

San Francisco most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Kansas City are 2-4 After playing Detroit are 3-4 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing San Francisco The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing Detroit San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home

Next up:Detroit at San Diego, Friday, June 20San Francisco at Kansas City, Friday, June 20

The fans at CitizensBankPark will be treated to a interleague game between the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies when they take their seats on Wednesday.

Righthander Justin Masterson will take the mound for the Red Sox to start this game. Masterson is 3-1 this season with a 2.90 ERA.

Starting this game for the Phillies will be Kyle Kendrick. The righthander has a 4.54 ERA to go along with a 6-2 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 119-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Jon Lester tossed seven scoreless innings to get the win, as the Red Sox shut out the Phillies 3-0 on Tuesday night.

Boston cashed as +100 road underdogs as the game played under the 10-run total listed by oddsmakers.

Coco Crisp went 2-for-4 with a homer and two runs batted in for the Red Sox, who got a perfect ninth inning from Jonathan Papelbon in the upset.

Losing pitcher Jamie Moyer allowed two runs over five innings for Philadelphia, while Jimmy Rollins and Pedro Feliz were both 2-for-3 for the Phillies.

Team records:Boston: 45-29 SU Philadelphia: 42-31 SU

Boston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing St. Louis are 7-3 After playing Philadelphia are 8-2 After a win are 5-5

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 2-8 Before playing LA Angels are 2-1 After playing Boston are 1-9 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Boston is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Philadelphia Boston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Boston is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Philadelphia's last 15 games Philadelphia is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing Boston

Next up:Boston home to St. Louis, Friday, June 20Philadelphia home to LA Angels, Friday, June 20

The Atlanta Braves and the Texas Rangers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Rangers Ballpark in an interleague contest.

Lefthander Jo-Jo Reyes will take the mound for the Braves to start this game. Reyes is 3-4 this season with a 4.42 ERA.

Starting this game for the Rangers will be Eric Hurley. The righthander has a 6.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Milton Bradley drove in two runs, as the Rangers defeated the Braves 7-5 on Tuesday night.

Texas cashed in as +105 home underdogs as the teams played over the 10-run total posted by sportsbooks.

Josh Hamilton and Marlon Byrd went yard for the Rangers, while winning pitcher Vicente Padilla allowed one run over six innings for Texas.

Brian McCann went 2-for-4 with a three-run bomb for Atlanta, as Tim Hudson was ripped for six runs over 4 1-3 innings to take the loss for the Braves.

Team records:Atlanta: 35-37 SU Texas: 36-36 SU

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Texas are 7-3 After playing Texas are 7-2 After a loss are 4-6

Texas most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing Atlanta are 3-6 After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Texas The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Atlanta's last 23 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 11 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 8 of Texas's last 10 games at home The total has gone OVER in 12 of Texas's last 16 games

The fans at Safeco Field will be treated to a interleague game between the Florida Marlins and the Seattle Mariners when they take their seats on Wednesday.

The Marlins will give the ball to starter Ryan Tucker in this one. Righthander Tucker is 1-1 this season with a 5.40 ERA.

It'll be R.A. Dickey toeing the rubber for the Mariners in this contest. righthander Dickey is 0-2 with a 14.08 ERA so far this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Jose Lopez went 2-for-5 with two runs batted in to lead the Mariners over the Marlins 5-4 on Tuesday night.

Seattle cashed as -145 home favorites as the teams played over the 8-run total listed by sportsbooks.

Winning pitcher Felix Hernandez allowed three runs over 7 1-3 innings for the Mariners, while Raul Ibanez was 3-for-4 with a RBI for Seattle.

Dan Uggla hit a solo drive for Florida, as Scott Olsen gave up four earned runs over 4 1-3 innings to take the loss for the Marlins.

Team records:Florida: 38-33 SU Seattle: 25-46 SU

Florida most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 1-9 Before playing Oakland are 1-2 After playing Seattle are 2-2 After a loss are 5-5

Seattle most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Atlanta are 2-1 After playing Florida are 2-2 After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 10 of Florida's last 13 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 14 of Florida's last 20 games Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Florida is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 9 games Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Seattle is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home

Next up:Florida at Oakland, Friday, June 20Seattle at Atlanta, Friday, June 20

The fans at Angel Stadium will be treated to a interleague game between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Angels when they take their seats on Wednesday.

Lefthander Oliver Perez will take the mound for the Mets to start this game. Perez is 5-4 this season with a 4.98 ERA.

Starting this game for the Angels will be Jon Garland. The righthander has a 4.13 ERA to go along with a 6-4 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

John Lackey allowed only one run over 7 2-3 innings to get the win, as the Angels downed the Mets 6-1 on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles won as -125 home favorites as the game pushed the 7-run total set by oddsmakers.

Torii Hunter went 2-for-3 with two runs batted in for the Angels, who got a solo shot from Jeff Mathis in the payday.

Johan Santana gave up four runs over 5 2-3 innings to take the loss for New York, while Endy Chavez was 2-for-3 at the plate for the Mets.

Team records:New York: 34-36 SULos Angeles: 43-29 SU

New York most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Colorado are 4-6 After playing LA Angels are 2-5 After a loss are 6-4

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Philadelphia are 2-1 After playing NY Mets are 4-3 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: NY Mets are 4-8 SU in its last 12 games NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 14 of LA Angels's last 20 games at home LA Angels are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games

Next up: NY Mets at Colorado, Friday, June 20 LA Angels at Philadelphia, Friday, June 20

The fans at Yankee Stadium will be treated to a interleague game between the San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees when they take their seats on Wednesday.

Ace righthander Jake Peavy will take the mound for the Padres to start this game. Peavy is 5-3 this season with a 3.02 ERA.

Starting this game for the Yankees will be Darrell Rasner. The righthander has a 3.64 ERA to go along with a 3-4 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Jason Giambi had two homers and three runs batted in, as the Yankees blanked the Padres 8-0 on Tuesday night.

New York won as -165 home favorites as the game played under the 9-run total listed by oddsmakers.

Andy Pettitte shut out the Padres for seven innings to get the win for the Yankees, who got two RBIs from Derek Jeter in the payday.

Losing pitcher Randy Wolf was roughed up for five earned runs over four innings for San Diego, while Chase Headley went 2-for-4 for the Padres.

Current streak:San Diego has lost 2 straight games.New York has won 5 straight games.

Team records:San Diego: 31-41 SUNew York: 38-33 SU

San Diego most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing NY Yankees are 2-5 After playing NY Yankees are 0-6 After a loss are 6-4

New York most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing San Diego are 4-3 After playing San Diego are 5-1 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: San Diego is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road San Diego is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing San Diego NY Yankees are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games at home

The fans at Tropicana Field will be treated to a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Tampa Bay Rays when they take their seats on Wednesday.

The Cubs will trot ace Carlos Zambrano out to the mound in this one. Righthander Zambrano has a 8-2 record and a 2.98 ERA this season.

Zambrano's opponent in this one will be Andy Sonnanstine. The Rays righthander has a 4.89 ERA to go along with a 7-3 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Evan Longoria and Cliff Floyd both went deep to lead the Rays over the Cubs 3-2 on Tuesday night.

TampaBay cashed as -140 home favorites as the game played under the 7.5-run total posted by oddsmakers.

Grant Balfour picked up the win in relief of starter Scott Kazmir for the Rays, who got a run batted in from Eric Hinske in the win.

Ryan Theriot knocked in a run for Chicago, as reliever Neal Cotts was hit with the loss after coming in for Ryan Dempster for the Cubs.

Team records:Chicago: 45-26 SUTampaBay: 41-29 SU

Chicago most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Tampa Bay are 2-2 After playing Tampa Bay are 1-2 After a loss are 7-3

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Chi Cubs are 1-3 After playing Chi Cubs are 1-2 After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider: Chi Cubs are 16-5 SU in their last 21 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Tampa Bay's last 18 games