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MLB : Run Line Matchup
Thursday 5/2/2013Line$ LineOU LineScore
SAN DIEGO  STULTS )
 
CHICAGO CUBS  WOOD )
+1.5  -180

-1.5  +160
+115

-125

7.5un
 
4
Final
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SAN DIEGO (10 - 17) at CHICAGO CUBS (11 - 16)
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Thursday, 5/2/2013 2:20 PM
ERIC STULTS (L) vs. TRAVIS WOOD (L)
Board OpeningLatest
 Run LineRun Line
951SAN DIEGO+1.5,-175+1.5,-170
952CHICAGO CUBS-1.5,+155-1.5,+150
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ADVANCED TEAM STATS
SAN DIEGO - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPRunsAvgOBP
All Games10-17-3.813-133.80.2450.3094.80.2660.337
Road Games5-10-2.16-93.70.2390.2975.00.2730.343
vs Left-handed Starters3-5-0.14-43.90.2340.2874.60.2430.311
Past 7 Games5-2+3.23-45.10.2520.3164.40.2630.316
Grass Games10-17-3.813-133.80.2450.3094.80.2660.337
Day Games3-5-1.33-52.90.2130.2815.00.2700.345
SAN DIEGO - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABHEBHR/ABRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games3.80.2450.3092790522273200.0294832171719221121823
Road Games3.70.2390.2971550712141110.02514211910107961013
Lefty Starters3.90.2340.2878282662350.023021737603414
SAN DIEGO - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games3.131.28097.73634881237773-45271.4%
Road Games4.081.38246.3212143621391-120100%

CHICAGO CUBS - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPRunsAvgOBP
All Games11-16-3.99-183.60.2370.2864.20.2280.300
Home Games5-6-0.85-65.00.2790.3375.20.2600.326
vs Left-handed Starters3-4-0.40-72.60.2200.2563.00.2330.304
Past 7 Games5-2+2.72-54.70.2600.3124.40.2340.300
Grass Games11-16-3.99-183.60.2370.2864.20.2280.300
Day Games4-8-3.24-83.50.2260.2794.20.2230.298
CHICAGO CUBS - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABHEBHR/ABRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games3.60.2370.2862791721793350.0494632012117024222324
Home Games5.00.2790.3371137710553170.0552337210781110117
Lefty Starters2.60.2200.2567223491980.041811528358574
CHICAGO CUBS - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games4.231.36972.3343472927635-38561.5%
Home Games5.401.45231.7191936410293-12250%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
SAN DIEGO - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
4/19/2013VOLQUEZ(R)@ SAN FRANCISCOBUMGARNER(L)2-3L2007 evU5301090
4/20/2013CASHNER(R)@ SAN FRANCISCOLINCECUM(R)0-2L1407.5 unU570320
4/21/2013STULTS(L)@ SAN FRANCISCOZITO(L)0-5L1207.5 ovU660840
4/22/2013MARQUIS(R)MILWAUKEELOHSE(R)1-7L+1057 unO870541
4/23/2013RICHARD(L)MILWAUKEEGALLARDO(R)3-6L+1157 evO8901170
4/24/2013VOLQUEZ(R)MILWAUKEEESTRADA(R)2-1W+1057.5 unU550772
4/26/2013CASHNER(R)SAN FRANCISCOLINCECUM(R)2-1W-1057 unU660760
4/27/2013STULTS(L)SAN FRANCISCOZITO(L)8-7W-1107.5 unO141121152
4/28/2013MARQUIS(R)SAN FRANCISCOVOGELSONG(R)6-4W+1157.5 ovO9701090
4/29/2013RICHARD(L)@ CHICAGO CUBSSAMARDZIJA(R)3-5L1509 unU81101061
4/30/2013VOLQUEZ(R)@ CHICAGO CUBSJACKSON(R)13-7W11510.5 ovO17801162
5/1/2013CASHNER(R)@ CHICAGO CUBSFELDMAN(R)2-6L-1159 evU331991
5/2/2013STULTS(L)@ CHICAGO CUBSWOOD(L) 
5/3/2013MARQUIS(R)ARIZONAMILEY(L) 
5/4/2013RICHARD(L)ARIZONACORBIN(L) 
5/5/2013VOLQUEZ(R)ARIZONAKENNEDY(R) 
5/6/2013CASHNER(R)MIAMILEBLANC(L) 
5/7/2013STULTS(L)MIAMISANABIA(R) 
5/8/2013MARQUIS(R)MIAMINOLASCO(R) 

CHICAGO CUBS - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
4/18/2013VILLANUEVA(R)TEXASOGANDO(R)6-2W+12510.5 unU13100400
4/19/2013SAMARDZIJA(R)@ MILWAUKEEESTRADA(R)4-5L1007.5 unO1051720
4/20/2013JACKSON(R)@ MILWAUKEEBURGOS(R)1-5L-1058.5 ovU753670
4/21/2013FELDMAN(R)@ MILWAUKEEPERALTA(R)2-4L1208.5 evU562331
4/22/2013WOOD(L)@ CINCINNATILEAKE(R)4-5L1508.5 unO11120993
4/23/2013VILLANUEVA(R)@ CINCINNATICINGRANI(L)4-2W1607.5 ovU951672
4/24/2013SAMARDZIJA(R)@ CINCINNATILATOS(R)0-1L1557 evU550870
4/25/2013JACKSON(R)@ MIAMISLOWEY(R)4-3W-1157.5 unU640691
4/26/2013FELDMAN(R)@ MIAMILEBLANC(L)4-2W1007.5 unU1060970
4/27/2013WOOD(L)@ MIAMISANABIA(R)3-2W-1157.5 unU860551
4/28/2013VILLANUEVA(R)@ MIAMINOLASCO(R)4-6L-1157 ovO750730
4/29/2013SAMARDZIJA(R)SAN DIEGORICHARD(L)5-3W-1609 unU10618110
4/30/2013JACKSON(R)SAN DIEGOVOLQUEZ(R)7-13L-12510.5 ovO11621780
5/1/2013FELDMAN(R)SAN DIEGOCASHNER(R)6-2W+1059 evU991331
5/2/2013WOOD(L)SAN DIEGOSTULTS(L) 
5/3/2013VILLANUEVA(R)CINCINNATILEAKE(R) 
5/4/2013SAMARDZIJA(R)CINCINNATICINGRANI(L) 
5/5/2013JACKSON(R)CINCINNATILATOS(R) 
5/6/2013FELDMAN(R)TEXASTEPESCH(R) 
5/7/2013WOOD(L)ST LOUISLYNN(R) 
5/8/2013VILLANUEVA(R)ST LOUISWESTBROOK(R) 
KEY GAME INFORMATION
SAN DIEGO: HITTING: This was by far the worst lineup in the National League in runs (3.66 per game), HR (91), and OPS (.653). 1B JESUS GUZMAN had 44 RBI in just 247 at-bats thanks to a 1.094 OPS with RISP. 1B YONDER ALONSO, the key piece of the Mat Latos trade, will play first every day, moving Guzman to a back-up role. OF CAMERON MAYBIN used his speed to steal 40 bases and score 82 runs. OF CARLOS QUENTIN was acquired from the White Sox and will provide much-needed power in the middle of the batting order when he returns to the field sometime in late April/early May after having knee surgery. Slugger KYLE BLANKS will fill the void. In 420 career at-bats, he has 20 homers, but also has a .219 BA and 152 strikeouts. SS JASON BARTLETT had a disappointing first season in San Diego, hitting only two home runs in 554 at-bats and posting a pathetic .615 OPS as the team's No. 2 hitter in the lineup. Mediocre OF WILL VENABLE (.705 OPS) would not start for any other team in the majors. 3B CHASE HEADLEY batted .289 with a .374 OBP, but failed to provide any power from the three-hole. Oft-injured C NICK HUNDLEY had an .824 OPS and 9 HR in half a season. SS ORLANDO HUDSON batted just .246 with 92 strikeouts and just 31 walks.
STARTING PITCHING: This young staff finished sixth in the majors with a 3.62 ERA. TIM STAUFFER struggled to pitch outside of spacious Petco Park, posting a 4.95 ERA and 1.39 WHIP on the road (2.57 ERA, 1.13 WHIP at home). Two starters both underwent surgery on their throwing shoulders last summer, but are expected to be ready for the start of the season. Lefty CLAYTON RICHARD had just 53 K and 38 BB in 99.2 innings, but he posted a strong 2.30 ERA and 1.11 WHIP at home last year. The 2011 campaign was the year to judge whether EDINSON VOLQUEZ was all the way back from major arm surgery. Well, the jury's in and the verdict isn't kind. The move to San Diego can only cure so much. Right-hander DUSTIN MOSELEY enjoyed his first season in the NL, posting career-best marks in ERA (3.30) and WHIP (1.28). But like Richard, his 64 K and 36 BB in 120 innings were unimpressive. CORY LUEBKE began 2011 in the bullpen, but was moved the rotation, which is where he'll stay in 2012. In 17 starts last year, he shined with a 3.31 ERA and 111 K in 100.2 IP.
RELIEF PITCHING: For the first time since 2008, somebody other than Heath Bell will close games for the Padres. HUSTON STREET will certainly benefit from the move to hitter haven Coors Field to pitcher-friendly Petco Park. Street had a 4.20 home ERA in three seasons in Colorado, while posting a stellar 2.59 ERA on the road. If Street gets hurt, the two leading candidates for the closer role are LUKE GREGERSON and ERNESTO FRIERI. Gregerson is the more consistent pitcher of the two, but Frieri throws harder than Gregerson and has a stellar 11.1 strikeout rate in his three-year career.
CHICAGO CUBS: HITTING: 'Under New Management' is the motto in Wrigleyville, where Epstein, Hoyer, Sveum and Co. aim to turn SS STARLIN CASTRO and a bunch of straw into gold. OF DAVID DeJESUS was an underrated first pick-up. But OFs ALFONSO SORIANO and MARLON BYRD are overpaid and over the hill. C GEOVANY SOTO has lost his mojo. New 3B IAN STEWART has a lousy career OPS of .737 away from Coors Field. 1B BRYAN LaHAIR is tagged as part of a 'youth movement,' but he's almost 30. The other youths'2B DARWIN BARNEY, IF JEFF BAKER, and IF BLAKE DEWITT 'are interchangeable guys with low ceilings. Fourth OF TONY CAMPANA is fast but one-dimensional. And minor-league reinforcements are scarce. OF BRETT JACKSON is solid, but blocked in the lineup. And former uber-prospect 3B JOSH VITTERS has done nothing to justify his third-overall draft status. This rebuilding process will take time. Meanwhile, somewhere in the Chicago suburbs, Jim Hendry quietly sobs into a pile of Cubs-themed stuffed animals.
STARTING PITCHING: RYAN DEMPSTER should bounce back from an unlucky year in which there was nearly a full-run difference between his ERA and his FIP. He's no ace in good times, but he's an underrated and dependable source of innings and strikeouts. MATT GARZA didn't disappoint in his debut season on the North Side, but he was an odd acquisition to begin with: the Cubs dealt top prospects from a thin system when all signs pointed to a belly-flop of a season. He's already trade bait again. JEFF SAMARDZIJA is moving to the rotation after a strong year in the bullpen (2.97 ERA, 87 K in 88 IP), but he needs to cut down on his walks (5.1 per 9 IP). What killed TRAVIS WOOD in 2011 was uncharacteristic wildness. His walk total spiked by over 50 percent from 2010. He's better than this, though it's hard to say how much. It could be that a 40-inning jump from 2010 to 2011 aided his freefall. Subpar newcomers PAUL MAHOLM and CHRIS VOLSTAD will also compete for rotation spots. The lefty Maholm is coming off his best season in Pittsburgh (3.66 ERA, 1.29 WHIP), but was awful after the All-Star break (0-5, 5.75 ERA, .355 Opp. BA). The 6-foot-8 Volstad was 5-13 with a 4.89 ERA for the Marlins last year, but still has time to figure things out at age 25.
RELIEF PITCHING: Because of his contract and the head-scratching faith in the 'closer mentality' that still pervades even the most enlightened front offices, CARLOS MARMOL will enter the 2012 campaign with a near-ironclad grip on ninth-inning duties for the Cubs. Trading away Sean Marshall, arguably Chicago's best reliever last season, is yet another vote of confidence for Marmol. His lack of command leads to more hittable pitches (along with tons of walks), though his ceiling for strikeouts and saves is sky-high. KERRY WOOD will be the main set-up man again after a triumphant return to Chicago last season (3.35 ERA, 57 K in 51 IP).
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER NL PREVIEW (SAN DIEGO-CHICAGO CUBS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*Padres-Cubs Preview* =====================

By NICOLINO DIBENEDETTO STATS Writer

San Diego (10-16) at Chicago (10-16), 2:20 p.m. EDT

The Chicago Cubs are putting together a strong stretch at Wrigley Field.

Starlin Castro has been impressive there all season.

Castro attempts to continue his offensive barrage at home Thursday, when the Cubs try to take this four-game set from the San Diego Padres.

Chicago (11-16) is hitting .237 while averaging 3.6 runs on the season. However, the Cubs have been much better in winning three of four at home, batting .316 with eight homers and 6.0 runs per game.

They had dropped five of their previous seven as hosts.

Castro, a two-time All-Star, has been their best hitter at Wrigley, compiling a .367 average with four doubles, three homers, one triple, eight RBIs and nine runs. He has hit safely in every home game.

The shortstop has a homer among his five hits in this series along with three RBIs and four runs. He's 10 for 26 with two homers, seven RBIs and seven runs over his last six home meetings with the Padres (10-17), and he was at it again in Wednesday's 6-2 win.

Castro had two hits with two runs while plating a run as the Cubs won for the seventh time in nine tries at home versus San Diego.

Travis Wood (2-1, 2.25 ERA) has been arguably Chicago's most reliable starter, but he may appreciate some help from the offense since he's been backed by seven total runs over five starts.

The left-hander has done his part over the last four, yielding two earned runs while completing at least six innings in each outing.

He was solid again Saturday, giving up two runs on a pair of homers in six innings of a 3-2 win at Miami.

Wood hasn't been very good in five games - four starts - against the Padres, going 0-1 with a 4.21 ERA, and he was hit hard in the only matchup at Wrigley on May 28. He surrendered six runs and four homers with three walks in five innings while not getting a decision in an 11-7 win.

Wood has also struggled against Chase Headley, who is 6 for 12 with two homers off him.

The third baseman also seems to enjoy visiting the North Side, hitting .400 with three homers and five RBIs in the last six games there.

He's 8 for 17 with three doubles, two homers and three RBIs over his past four games overall.

Will Venable is mired in an 0-for-18 slump over the past eight games, but both of his hits in seven at-bats versus Wood were homers.

Rookie Jedd Gyorko will face Wood for the first time, and he's batting .324 over the past nine games after connecting for his first career homer Wednesday.

"I was glad to get it over with," Gyorko said of the solo shot. "Hopefully it doesn't take another 100 at-bats to get my next one."

Eric Stults (2-2, 5.67) is expected to take the mound, and he's lost all three starts at Wrigley Field with a 7.24 ERA.

The left-hander, however, scattered five hits with five strikeouts in 5 1-3 innings of a 2-0 home victory in his most recent start against the Cubs on Aug. 6.

Stults hasn't come close to being that sharp of late, surrendering 10 runs in 11 innings while going 0-1 over his last two starts.


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