10:07

6* (969/970) Baltimore/Oakland OVER the total

This is our special trend total top play for Monday. The Orioles are averaging 4 runs their last six games, while the A’s averaged 4.90 runs the last six out.  In their series in April the clubs coughed up 57 runs, averaging 14.25 in 4 battles.  As far as hurlers here I can’t trust either Cashner or Fiers in the box.  For example, the Orioles with Cashner hurling are 5-0 OVER in game #1 and 5-1 OVER against losing clubs.   And, 3-0-1 OVER showing off a loss.  With Fiers Oakland has shot OVER 4-of-5 against losing units and 5-2 OVER at home when against losing units with under a .400 road mark.  Oakland and Baltimore have gone OVER 4 straight games, and 12-3 OVER L15, and 8-2 OVER Monday’s. In the last two home series for the A’s (excluding TB), they have scored 84 runs at a 9.33 per game. Go OVER the total tonight out on the coast.  Good Luck.

4* (967/968) Boston/Minnesota OVER the total

Boston (39-34) shows on a 5 game winning streak (3-1-1 OVER) and a sweep at Baltimore. The Sox energy appears to be on the uptick. Minnesota (47-23) faltered 8-6 in their final home battle with Kansas City.  The Red Sox are traveling into the Twins den, it'a unlike Camden Yards, especially with an opponent 47-23, 21-5 off a loss.  From the total perspective, the Sox show 40-30 and the Twins 37-28 OVER this season.  We have solid hurlers in Porcello and Berrios hitting the bump.  But, the OVER trend this season should continue knowing Minnesota is averaging 5.96 runs #1 this season with Boston #5 coming in at 5.50 per game. Also, the Twins #1 in BA with a .275 mark thus far. The last 7 times off a win the Sox have averaged 7 runs a game.  Minnesota is averaging 7.3 runs per game off a loss L6. Overall the series is OVER 4-1 L5 at Minnesota and 4-0 OVER with Porcello in the building.  Twins and Berrios show 25-7 OVER at home L32 out, and he carries a 4.68 ERA this season.  Berrios has thrown some quality starts of late, but we're seeing an aroused visitor that will change that venue.    Good Luck.

5* Kansas City/Minnesota OVER the total

Just missed here yesterday as each staggered runners from 2nd base on, as it should have gone high.  Junis goes for Kansas City and he does have talent, however, in his starts since May 1st (TB) he has rotated every other outing with issues inside the long-ball.  Junis just threw a solid 7 innings allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs with 2 home runs.  In the prior starts against Boston (0), Texas (2) New York (0) LAA (2) Philly (0) and Houston (3) he allowed 7 home runs, that's 9 the last 8 to the mound.  In essence, I can't trust Junis to circumvent the Twins solid attack.  Lefty Perez (7-2, 3.97) of the Twins has been fairly consistent and shows well when off five days of rest.  Minnesota's support for the hurler, although, erases the "low" mindset as they show 4-0 OVER L4 with the lefty.  In fact, over Perez' last ten starts the Twins have averaged 7.8 runs per game.  Also, they bring a super 5-0-2 L7 OVER when their opponent allows 5 or more runs.  The Twins are recent 3-0-1 L4 OVER in game #3 of a series and 7-1-2 OVER L10 times out. Kansas City shows with an OVER conscious too, as when using Junis in the box they are 6-1 L7 game #3 starts and 6-2-1 L9 with four days off, not to ignore the 7-3-1 L11 road starts overall.  That's a monster 19-6-2 OVER attached to Junis.  With the series going 37-17-4 of late, go HIGH Sunday.  Good Luck.

9:10 Eastern

4* (963/964) CUBS/LA DODGERS OVER the total

We pick up the card out on the west coast with Chicago trying to upend the Dodgers who cashed the first two games in series, 5-3 was the Friday result.  Last night all 8 runs were scored in the first five innings, but lefty Hill of got it together for the win.  This evening we have two strong side hurlers matching up with Chicago’s Darvish (2-3, 4.88) going against Buehler (7-1, 3.35) of LA.  The series has shot OVER 5 straight at Los Angeles.   The Cubs are +61 and the Dodgers +111 in the run differential category which helps.   Also, Chicago is averaging 5.56 runs per game on the road, LA shows 5.71 runs at home.  Oddly, the Cubs have shot OVER the last five battles against a hurler with under a .115 WHIP and 11-3 OVER in road games versus a winning home unit at .600+ L14.  And, with Darvish throwing they bring 4-1 OVER record L5 after allowing 5 or more runs in their last game. In his last assignment at home he surrendered 2 two-run homers against the Rockies.  Los Angeles ties this down with a 6-0 OVER record against the Central and 3-0-1 OVER with Buehler facing a winning unit, not to mention a super overall record of 11-3-2 OVER against >.500 units.  Good Luck.

3:05 EASTERN

5* (975/976) Oakland/Texas OVER the total

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 3-1 and 10-5 where the scores from Saturday’s doubleheader sweep down in Texas against the visiting Oakland baseball team.  The tone of the DH changed (3-1) when Sampson (Texas) and Bassitt (Oakland) did battle.  Here we see a wide-open playing field with mounds men Montas and Smyly going Sunday afternoon.   Although Oakland’s hurler Montas (7-2, 2.83) has a solid record he was hit last two starts yielding 6 earned runs in only 10 innings of work?  And, in this road assignment Montas will face a Rangers (34-29) unit that wants to climb back into a position advantage before the stretch run of the season hits everyone. In Montas last start versus Texas the final score was 11-5.  Oakland has lost back-to-back games and 7-of-10.  The Rangers prior to their 3-1 battle Saturday, the last nine games in the series produced 110 runs.  With lefty Smyly (1-4, 7.93) hitting the bump for Texas the A’s just might do some real damage considering his 8.10 ERA the last three starts.  In the series, the two units have shot OVER 8-of-11 and 7-3-1 OVER down in Texas.   Oakland brings a 6-2 OVER mark in games versus a lefty and 13-6-1 OVER in a game #4 setting.   On the other hand, the Rangers are 6-2 OVER on Sunday and 67% OVER prior to a road swing.  Good Luck.

4* (923/924) New York/Cleveland OVER the total

Game #2 of the series, the Yankees (39-23) use lefty Sabathia (3-2, 3.61) and Indians (32-31) start Plutko (1-1, 6.35) who was just summoned from the minors again after his negative outing. Sabathia brings a 4-3 mark and a 3.57 ERA against the Indians lifetime, though, possesses a tender knee despite striking out 8 against the Red Sox. He has allowed 13 homers the last 7 starts.  Plutko has solid potential however, he upset the management with the Tampa Bay outing throwing 5-1/3 innings allowing 7 runs and 4 homers.  So, I’m not considering a low scoring game, especially with the lack of run production by the Yanks yesterday. New York has lost 4-of-5 and can’t afford to go south again with Tampa Bay breathing down their necks.  The series has shot OVER 2-0-2 OVER with Sabathia on the hill, while New York shows 21-6-2 OVER L30 games versus right-handed starters.   Also, the Yankees have gone OVER 34-16-2 on the road of late.  Cleveland is improving recently winning 3-of-4 games. From the total perspective they have gone a solid 6-1 OVER L7 after scoring 5 or more runs at home and 4-1 OVER playing the American League East.

Good Luck.

4* (915/916) Boston/Tampa Bay OVER the total (Game #1)

As of this writing in game #1 of a day-night double-header in Boston (33-30) the Sox will bring J. A. Smith (5-9, 5.28) to the hill versus Tampa Bay Rays (38-23) lefty Ryan Yarbrough (4-2, 6.23) after Tampa cashed yesterday 5-1 to begin the Fenway series.  The Rays have won seven of the last ten games with the UNDER cashing 5 straight times versus Boston. In double-headers this season (10) the game #1 has averaged 10 runs per.  For the Red Sox, Hurler Smith started generating ERA inflation in late 2015 during his minors stint and has been inconsistent. Yarbrough for the Rays was showing some improvement but, surrendered 7 earned runs, in 7 innings of work against Minnesota (06/02) and left the Rays brass gasping.  He has defeated just one winning unit, at Cleveland (05/23) this season.   Boston has gone OVER the total in 6-of-10 games, while producing run support in the Cleveland (3), Kansas City (3) and New York (1) battles.  Boston shows with a 9-4 OVER mark overall last 13 games in Fenway, and 5-2-1 OVER L8 games after allowing 5 or more runs in their most recent encounter.  The Rays have generated a 3-1-2 OVER L6 against a winning baseball team. Tampa Bay has averaged 4.72 runs and Boston 5.38 runs overall this season. Remember the Sox staff has allowed almost 5 runs per game to their opponent at home this season.  Look for a high scoring game in the early going.  Good Luck.

4* (979/980) Toronto/Colorado OVER the total

The series has shot OVER 4-of-5 in Colorado, while the Rockies show 6-0 OVER IL games L6.  Colorado (29-27) has been consistent against the NLE 6-0 OVER L6.  Recently after scoring double-digits they bring a 4-1 OVER mark into their next game.  The Blue Jays (21-36) have a 4-0 OVER record when challenging a hurler with a +1.30 WHIP, and 3-1 OVER when the line is 10+.  They use Stroman (3-6, 2.74) against Colorado's Jon Gray (4-4, 4.52) Saturday evening.  Granted Gray has thrown well at home, still can't recommend low considering the Rockies streak, and that umpire O'Nora is 5-0 OVER in IL games with the Blue Jays.  GL.

4* PHILA/LA OVER the total

Arrieta (5-4, 3.60) throwing well, but shows off road outing against Milwuakee and the Cubs, this is the 3rd straight road start?  In his road starts 25 innings, 32 hits allowed, surrendering 12 runs Miami, Mets, KC, Milwaukee and the Cubs. Maeda (6-2, 3.67) goes for the red hot Dodgers after just throwing against the Pirates on the road, allowing 5 hits, 3 runs in 5 innings.  He does have 1.38 ERA at home this season, but is a prisoner to the home run ball.  Maeda is 3-1 with a 4.55 ERA versus Philadelphia, but gave up 4 home runs in 11-2/3 IP.  In the long-time series, the OVER has been the play in LA at 7-2-1 L10 and 16-6-5 OVERALL.  With Maeda LA is 4-0-2 OVER L7 against the Phillies.  In addition, Los Angeles comes 9-1 OVER the last 10, and a perfect 8-0 OVER against strong side hurlers.  On the season the Dodgers show 31-24 OVER this season.  Philadelphia shows 4-1 OVER on the road and 4-1 OVER against winning teams. Also, they are 60% OVER L10 baseball games. Remember Bryce Harper has been hot of late with 16 runs-batted-in the last 13 games, and Bellinger of LA continues hot.  Good Luck.

4* (911/912) New York/Los Angeles OVER the total

The Mets (27-27) show off a 7-3 win last night in Los Angeles (36-19) against the first place team in the West.  With that win New York evened the series 1-1 heading into game #3 using Syndergaard (3-4, 4.93) who will face off versus Buehler (5-1, 3.58).  Over the last five games the Mets have averaged 5.8 runs per game, the Dodgers have been a highlight film bringing 8 runs on average the last five battles with Bellinger on fire.  Last time out hurler Syndergaard (05/24) was crushed by Detroit, with a score line of 5-1/3 innings of work allowing 10 hits and 6 runs.  The Dodgers use strong side hurler Buehler (05/24) who threw well in his last start against the Pirates crafting 6 innings allowing 5 hits and just 1 run.  On the season, the Mets are 28-21 OVER, and the Dodgers 30-23 OVER the total. The last four meetings have gone OVER 4 straight in Los Angeles.  New York comes 6-1-1 OVER last 8 games and 6-0 OVER with Syndergaard versus .500+ units.  Los Angeles has jumped OVER 8 straight and 7-0 against strong side pitchers. With hurler Buehler throwing LA is a solid 4-0-2 OVER challenging NLE clubs. Good Luck, and thank you.

4* Boston/Cleveland OVER the total

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Boston is coming off a road series with Houston (#1 AL) scoring only 10 runs in three games against a solid pitching staff with a very good bullpen.  The Indians in three games versus Tampa Bay at home scored just 8 runs total.  So, when you look at the total with doubles, you might shy away from the OVER.  Cleveland comes 5-1 OVER in Monday editions, and series is 5-2-1 OVER of late.  Further, the Red Sox 13-3 OVER after Porcello makes a quality start. Finally, in Boston the series has shot OVER 3-1-2 L6 and more importantly both clubs are frustrated from the hitting standpoint, so look out.  GL.

4:07 Eastern

4* (925/926) Kansas City/LA Angels UNDER the total

Baseball Best Bet Total

Cashed our 5* Total best bet Saturday with the Cards and Rangers going UNDER the total.  This time around we have super call in the American League.  The visiting Royals will use lefty Duffy  (2-1, 3.97) who had witnessed a competitive season thus far.  Los Angeles brings lefty Skaggs (4-0, 5.05) to mound with the hopes securing a series closing win.  Yesterday the Angels were winners 6-3 as the total was a push.  Here we see a low scoring game as recently the series has shot UNDER 3-0-1 at Los Angeles and 5-2-1 L9 UNDER overall.   The Royals looking to rebound come in 12-3-1 UNDER L16 on the road versus losing units.  In addition, KC is 4-1 UNDER against lefties and 3-1-1 UNDER when Duffy starts on the road.  Challenging Los Angeles is 4-0 UNDER at home with Skaggs and 10-3-1 UNDER in game #3 with the hurler. Finally with the Angels 3-0-1 UNDER home versus a unit with under a .400 road mark, the play is to go UNDER.  Good Luck.

5* ST. LOUIS/Texas UNDER the totl

You might accrue a stomach condition watching these two play.  The Cardinals who were hot early, have lost three straight. Texas suffering on the road won last night over the Cards, now winners of three straight.  STL has scored just 14 runs in their last eight losses (2-8 L10).  They bring inconsistent rookie Hudson to the hill, although he has thrown better the last five starts allowing three or less runs.  Not to worry, Carlos Martinez is back in the bullpen.  The Rangers (5.88) are #1 in runs scored, but they use Jurado who was 3-4 with a 5.71 ERA last season, and has been in relief thus far in 2019, so we can't cage the pitch count.  However, following up will be crafty hurler Chavez which should help keep the Cardinals bats in slow motion. Last season the reliever threw 7 scoreless innings versus STL.  Finally with a hot and humid day with showers off and on expected, we love the UNDER.  Good Luck.

2:10 Eastern

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5* Cincinnati/St. Louis UNDER the total

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The Cards (16-10) came up with a solid 6-3 win yesterday over the Reds (11-15) after Cincinnati took game #1 of the series.  As far as pitching STL Flaherty pitched well at home against the Reds carving out 5 score less innings with just 2 hits back in 2018.  He now should be more confident with the Cards winning, to overcome his inconsistent starts as he has not passed the 7th inning yet.  Gray of the Reds improved last time out and should provide some depth in this start considering the club is 4-1 UNDER L5 outings.  Also, Cincy who has short sticks 21-4 UNDER on the road and 21-5 UNDER off a loss. Overall, STL is a long-term 42-20-2 UNDER in game #3 of a series.  With Danley calling balls and strikes the Reds are 12-3-1 UNDER.  Good Luck.

3* STl/Milwaukee OVER the total

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4* METS/PHILLIES UNDER the total

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4* San Diego/Arizona UNDER the total

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4* Oakland/Baltimore UNDER 9

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4* Cleveland/Detroit UNDER the total

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4* Pittsburgh/Chicago UNDER the total

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4* Boston/Arizona OVER the total

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4* Minnesota/Philadelphia UNDER the total

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4* MINNESOTA/PHILADELPHIA OVER the total

First off, the Phillies have been OVER every game except one this season, and have averaged 8+ runs a game coming into Saturday.  And they us Arrieta in the box with the Phils 1-4 L5 starts, and 5-2 OVER with the hurler at home.  Plus, Philadelphia comes 13-3 OVER game #2 of a series, and 6-1 OVER vs. the ALC.  Don't forget their 4-0 OVER against RHP in interleague play.  The Twins use RHP Pineda who shows off a major injury.  The Twins have averaged almost 5 runs a game this season.  On the road they are 10-4 OVER on the road.  In addition, Minny is 4-0 OVER on grass and 4-0 OVER after a loss.  The Twins will be looking for some revenge, so we expect a high scoring game.  Good Luck.

4* CWS/Kansas City UNDER the total

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Washington/Boston OVER 9-1/2

Despite two quality arms in Scherzer/Velazquez going for the Nationals and Red Sox, can only recommend the OVER considering strength (hitting) matchups. Yesterday, the strong hitting projections Houston/Washington, Cubs/Rangers and Angels/Rockies all went high.  And, considering both Washington and Boston finished top seven in the power rating systems, feel the line just be a run off, so will go OVER in the early going.  Good Luck.

10* Boston/LA UNDER 7-1/2

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5* (903/904) Atlanta/LA OVER the total

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This is a trend players situational delight on Thursday night out on the coast.

The Braves look to get back against the mighty Dodgers with righty Foltynewic (13-10, 2.85),

while LA use lefty Ryu (7-3, 1.97).  Each are arriving after solid efforts in their last

time on the mound.  Foltynewic (8-6, 2.48) has been solid on the road this season, but has

run into some tough luck with the lack of run support.  Ryu (5-2, 1.15) has been super at 

home inside a limited amount of starts.  Psychology we see the public backing the Dodgers

at home from the side standpoint, however, what is being missed is an opportunity to cash

a total on a whole number...7.  Initially, the line opened at 6-1/2 but has ticked up 

because of the critical nature of the game, and some incredible OVER numbers from the

playoff standpoint.  Did you know the Braves show with a remarkable 15-3 OVER mark in

divisional playoffs, while the Dodgers are a perfect 4-0 OVER at home in divsional playoff

games. Also, the Braves bring perfect 4-0 OVER record after an off day and 4-0 OVER L4

road starts with Foltynewic.  Finally, LA 6-1 OVER L7 with Ryu after scoring 5+ runs in 

their last game and 5-2 OVER with the hurler at home with 5 days of rest.  Good Luck.

4* UNDER...BALTIMORE/BOSTON GAME #1 DH

Young Meisinger of Baltimore has a live arm and in his first career start will not be alarmed by Fenway and the Sox.  At this time the Orioles should be the more relaxed unit, Boston just might display a lack of focus this afternoon since Price is throwing.  The Sox show 18-2 in the series, whiile Price is carrying a 2.84 ERA in 25 starts when the Yankees are not the agenda.  Price has a 2.67 ERA long-term vs. the O's.  Overall the recent series shows 2-0-2 UNDER and 4-0 UNDER with Price on the hill.  Also, the Sox come 4-0-3 UNDER at home, 11-3-2 UNDER home vs. a road unit with

979/980

5* Kansas City/Cincinnati OVER the total

Over the last eleven days the Reds with Harvey have gone UNDER against the Cubs and Brewers. However, can't blindly go with the hurler who surrendered 7 runs in 5-1/3 last week against Milwaukee. Harvey brings almost a 5 ERA on the season. The visiting Royals use lefty Skoglund (5.60) shows off an impressive 6 innings against Pittsburgh allowing no earned runs. Over his last three outings the hurler has put together a 1.38 ERA. However, Cincinnati is carrying a higher BA against LHP (11-5-1 OVER) with a .259 mark, and Skoglund has struggled overall in road assignments with a 0-2 record...5.65 ERA.  Technically, KC is OVER in 4 straight off a win and 7-0 OVER interleague affairs on the road against losing units.  The Reds battle with an 8-2 OVER mark in interleague games this season and 5-2 OVER with Harvey at home. GO HIGH! Good Luck.

NOTE:

We will have another 5* MLB TOTAL BEST BET around 8:00 Eastern later.

7* LA/St.Louis UNDER 7-1/2

Both Kershaw and Gomber threw well in their most recent starts against Colorado and Detroit on the road.  Over their last three starts Kershaw shows a solid 2.57 ERA and Gomber 2.84 ERA.  On the road lefty Kershaw has 2.08 ERA this season, while Gomber (2.13) has been more effective in St. Louis.  The series has shot UNDER 9-of-12 at St. Louis, 35-16 UNDER overall.   With Kershaw on the road the Dodgers show 4-1 UNDER L5, St. Louis 5-0 UNDER vs. a WHIP we'll go UNDER here.  Good Luck.

5* Arizona/Colorado UNDER the total

There seems to be real value here if lefty Freeland holds recent form in a tough grind with Arizona.  Back on June 10th the Snakes beat Colorado Freeland 8-3.  However, the hurler has put together a solid season with a 14-7 record (2.91) with a home ERA of 2.21.  Freeland just 6 strong innings against the Dodgers winning after allowing just 4 hits and 1 earned run. He has a 2.50 ERA L3 starts.   With Freeland the Rockies are 25-4 UNDER at home, 14-1 UNDER home versus a >.500 club.   Arizona brings Bucholz (7-2, 2.01) to the hill, but he has not faced the Rockies since 2016.  His last start was against Atlanta (ND) accruing 6 innings surrendering just 1 earned run.  Bucholz has a 0.98 ERA last three starts.  The Snacks are 6-0 UNDER against lefties and 9-1 UNDER on the road.  When umpire Conroys calling balls and strikes, the UNDER has cashed 4-of-5 with Arizona.

3:45 Eastern

10* (905/906) Atlanta/San Francisco UNDER the total

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Real nice situation with the Braves and Giants coming off a night game out on the coast, having to play a day edition for a change in venue.  Both hurlers Sanchez (6-5, 3.09) and Holland (7-8, 3.54) have thrown well in the month of August.  In fact, Sanchez has allowed just 5 earned runs in his last 16 innings of work bringing a 1.98 ERA L5 starts challenging the Giants.  Lefty Holland has given up only 5 earned runs in his last 5 starts carrying a super 1.29 ERA versus Atlanta last five battles.  From the technical perspective, there is loads of support with Atlanta 6-0 UNDER on the road versus a losing unit and 14-3 UNDER L17 against units .500 road teams and 4-0-1 UNDER versus strong side hurlers.  With Holland, San Francisco brings an almost perfect 3-0-1 UNDER record after a quality start.  By the way, with umpire Tumpane behind the plate with Atlanta, the total is a PERFECT 6-0 UNDER.  Good Luck.

4* (911/912) San Diego/Arizona UNDER the total

 Lefty Lucchessi (7-7, 3.59) throws for the Padres who picked up a game #1 win in the road series yesterday.  Over his last two starts Lucchessi has gone 12-2/3 innings surrendering just 3 earned runs, striking out 9 and walking just 2.   He has allowed on average 4 runs a game in outings against Arizona, but he carries a solid 2.89 ERA on the road in 2018. Lefthander Ray (4-2, 4.55) pitched a solid 5-1/3 innings last time at Los Angeles allowing 1 earned run in 5-1/3 innings, while taking home the win.   Against San Diego he has thrown 25-2/3 innings averaging 3 runs per game.   From the series standpoint, there is conflicting data.  We assume, though, that some key trends will hold up this evening.  The Padres have not won back-to-back games vs. Arizona and are 13-31 against lefties.  They are a perfect 5-0 UNDER vs. a hurler with a +1.30 WHIP, 5-1 UNDER off a win.  They are UNDER 4-1 L5 games. Whereas, Arizona has been mired in a horrible slump over the last eleven games.  The D’backs have averaged 3 runs or less the last 10 of 11 games.   In addition, they are 8-0-1 UNDER off a loss and 9-0 UNDER vs. the NLW.  In closing, against lefties Arizona is 5-0 UNDER L5.  Good Luck.