Food delivery behemoth Meituan has raised $10 billion in a stock and convertible bonds sale, underscoring strong investor faith in the growth prospects of some Chinese tech firms despite a regulatory clampdown on the sector. The Tencent-backed firm with a market valuation of $220 billion said it plans to use its new warchest to invest in autonomous delivery vehicles, delivery drones and other cutting-edge technology. Analysts also expect the company to shore up its community group bulk buying service, Meituan Select, which has been growing in popularity.
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Miami Heat (30-28, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (28-28, 10th in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio looks to break its four-game home slide with a victory over Miami. The Spurs are 12-18 in home games. San Antonio is eighth in the Western Conference in rebounding averaging 44.2 rebounds. Jakob Poeltl leads the Spurs with 8.0 boards. The Heat are 13-15 in road games. Miami is third in the NBA giving up only 107.4 points while holding opponents to 45% shooting. The Spurs and Heat face off Wednesday for the first time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: DeMar DeRozan leads the Spurs scoring 21.1 points per game, and is averaging 4.4 rebounds and 7.2 assists. Poeltl is averaging 7.1 rebounds and 9.5 points per game over the last 10 games for San Antonio. Kendrick Nunn ranks fourth on the Heat averaging 13.8 points and grabbing 3.2 rebounds. Duncan Robinson is averaging 3.9 made 3-pointers and scoring 14.1 points over the last 10 games for Miami. LAST 10 GAMES: Spurs: 4-6, averaging 112.6 points, 44.5 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 7.4 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.8 points on 46.4% shooting. Heat: 6-4, averaging 108.5 points, 38.1 rebounds, 28.7 assists, 9.6 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 48.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.2 points on 47.7% shooting. INJURIES: Spurs: Trey Lyles: out (ankle). Heat: Victor Oladipo: out (knee), Bam Adebayo: out (knee), Tyler Herro: out (foot), Jimmy Butler: out (ankle). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press
Detroit Pistons (18-40, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (30-26, seventh in the Western Conference) Dallas; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Detroit hits the road against Dallas looking to end its three-game road skid. The Mavericks have gone 13-14 in home games. Dallas ranks eighth in the Western Conference with 34.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Kristaps Porzingis averaging 7.4. The Pistons are 7-24 on the road. Detroit averages 42.6 rebounds per game and is 5-26 when opponents grab more rebounds. The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting this season between the two teams. TOP PERFORMERS: Luka Doncic is shooting 48.6% and averaging 28.6 points. Porzingis is averaging 14.7 points and 8.1 rebounds while shooting 31.0% over the last 10 games for Dallas. Josh Jackson is averaging 13.4 points and 4.1 rebounds for the Pistons. Saddiq Bey is averaging 15.1 points and four rebounds while shooting 42.4% over the last 10 games for Detroit. LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 5-5, averaging 107 points, 45.4 rebounds, 20.8 assists, five steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 44.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 106.2 points on 45.0% shooting. Pistons: 4-6, averaging 108.9 points, 42.4 rebounds, 24.4 assists, 7.9 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.7 points on 49.3% shooting. INJURIES: Mavericks: Tyrell Terry: out (personal). Pistons: Cory Joseph: out (illness), Sekou Doumbouya: out (neck), Dennis Smith Jr.: out (knee), Wayne Ellington: out (rest), Mason Plumlee: out (rest), Rodney McGruder: out (elbow), Jerami Grant: out (quad). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press
Phoenix Suns (41-16, second in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (39-18, first in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Phoenix Suns face the top-ranked team in the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers are 22-6 in home games. Philadelphia is sixth in the Eastern Conference scoring 113.4 points while shooting 47.5% from the field. The Suns are 18-7 on the road. Phoenix leads the Western Conference with 27.2 assists. Chris Paul paces the Suns with 8.8. The teams play for the second time this season. The Suns won the last meeting 120-111 on Feb. 13. Devin Booker scored 36 points to help lead Phoenix to the win. TOP PERFORMERS: Danny Green leads the 76ers with 2.6 made 3-pointers, and is averaging 9.7 points while shooting 41.5% from beyond the arc. Joel Embiid is averaging 23.9 points and 8 rebounds while shooting 37.2% over the last 10 games for Philadelphia. Paul leads the Suns averaging 8.8 assists while scoring 15.7 points per game. Deandre Ayton is shooting 69.4% and averaging 17.7 points over the last 10 games for Phoenix. LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 7-3, averaging 109.1 points, 43.9 rebounds, 23 assists, 9.1 steals and 6.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 103.5 points on 46.1% shooting. Suns: 8-2, averaging 119.4 points, 44.2 rebounds, 27.9 assists, 9.2 steals and four blocks per game while shooting 49.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.3 points on 47.7% shooting. INJURIES: 76ers: Ben Simmons: out (illness), Tobias Harris: out (knee). Suns: Abdel Nader: out (knee). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press
Golden State Warriors (29-29, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (24-33, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Golden State takes on the Washington Wizards after Stephen Curry scored 49 points in the Warriors' 107-96 win over the 76ers. The Wizards have gone 13-16 in home games. Washington is 9-4 in games decided by less than 4 points. The Warriors are 12-19 in road games. Golden State is third in the Western Conference with 27.2 assists per game led by Draymond Green averaging 8.5. The teams square off for the second time this season. The Wizards won the last matchup 110-107 on April 9. Rui Hachimura scored 22 points to help lead Washington to the victory. TOP PERFORMERS: Bradley Beal leads the Wizards scoring 31.1 points per game, and is averaging 4.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists. Russell Westbrook is averaging 22.2 points and 13.6 rebounds while shooting 46.8% over the last 10 games for Washington. Curry is averaging 31.4 points and 5.5 rebounds for the Warriors. Andrew Wiggins is averaging 17.4 points and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 50.0% over the last 10 games for Golden State. LAST 10 GAMES: Wizards: 7-3, averaging 114 points, 46.7 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 6.9 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.3 points on 46.0% shooting. Warriors: 6-4, averaging 114.5 points, 42 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 9.1 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 47.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.9 points on 46.7% shooting. INJURIES: Wizards: Thomas Bryant: out for season (left knee), Rui Hachimura: out (knee). Warriors: James Wiseman: out for season (knee), Juan Toscano-Anderson: out (concussion), Eric Paschall: out (hip), Klay Thompson: out for season (right achilles). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. ? The Associated Press
Oklahoma City Thunder (20-38, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (26-31, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will attempt to break its six-game road losing streak when the Thunder play Indiana. The Pacers have gone 9-17 at home. Indiana averages 42.4 rebounds per game and is 10-4 when winning the rebound battle. The Thunder are 11-18 in road games. Oklahoma City is eighth in the league with 45.4 rebounds per game led by Moses Brown averaging 8.4. The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams. TOP PERFORMERS: T.J. McConnell leads the Pacers with 6.5 assists and scores 8.2 points per game. Caris LeVert is averaging 5.1 rebounds and 21.5 points per game over the last 10 games for Indiana. Ty Jerome ranks second on the Thunder averaging 2.1 made 3-pointers while scoring 10 points per game and shooting 40.8% from beyond the arc. Theo Maledon is averaging 11.5 points and 3.9 rebounds while shooting 33.6% over the last 10 games for Oklahoma City. LAST 10 GAMES: Pacers: 5-5, averaging 118.9 points, 44.2 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 8.7 steals and 7.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 122.1 points on 47.6% shooting. Thunder: 0-10, averaging 101.2 points, 47.3 rebounds, 21.1 assists, 6.5 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 43.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 121.8 points on 47.1% shooting. INJURIES: Pacers: Domantas Sabonis: out (back), TJ Warren: out for season (foot), Myles Turner: out indefinitely (toe), Jeremy Lamb: out (knee). Thunder: Gabriel Deck: out (not with team), Josh Hall: out (knee), Mike Muscala: out (ankle), Isaiah Roby: out (toe), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: out (foot), Luguentz Dort: out (hip). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press
Utah Jazz (43-15, first in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (15-43, 14th in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Western Conference-leading Utah Jazz take on the Houston Rockets. The Rockets have gone 10-23 against Western Conference opponents. Houston averages 42.4 rebounds per game and is 5-33 when outrebounded by opponents. The Jazz are 20-9 against Western Conference opponents. Utah has a 42-13 record when scoring 100 or more points. The two teams square off for the second time this season. The Jazz defeated the Rockets 114-99 in their last meeting on March 12. Donovan Mitchell led Utah with 28 points, and Kevin Porter Jr. paced Houston scoring 27 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Armoni Brooks is second on the Rockets averaging 2.2 made 3-pointers, and is scoring 8 points per game while shooting 40.6% from beyond the arc. Christian Wood is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers and 20.9 points over the last 10 games for Houston. Jordan Clarkson is second on the Jazz averaging 17.4 points while adding 3.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. Joe Ingles is averaging 3.1 made 3-pointers and scoring 12.8 points over the last 10 games for Utah. LAST 10 GAMES: Rockets: 2-8, averaging 111.3 points, 43.8 rebounds, 25 assists, seven steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 120.8 points on 48.7% shooting. Jazz: 6-4, averaging 117.5 points, 48.2 rebounds, 23.8 assists, 5.9 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109 points on 43.8% shooting. INJURIES: Rockets: D.J. Augustin: out (ankle), Dante Exum: out (calf), David Nwaba: out (wrist), Sterling Brown: out (knee), Eric Gordon: out (groin), Danuel House: out (ankle). Jazz: Ersan Ilyasova: out (hamstring), Donovan Mitchell: out (ankle), Udoka Azubuike: out (ankle). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press
Chicago Bulls (24-33, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (20-37, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland enters the matchup against Chicago as losers of three in a row. The Cavaliers are 3-7 against Central Division opponents. Cleveland has a 4-2 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Bulls have gone 14-13 against Eastern Conference opponents. Chicago ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference scoring 50.4 points per game in the paint led by Thaddeus Young averaging 10.6. The two teams play for the third time this season. The Bulls defeated the Cavaliers 106-96 in their last meeting on April 17. Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 25 points, and Collin Sexton paced Cleveland scoring 22 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Darius Garland leads the Cavaliers averaging 1.9 made 3-pointers, and is scoring 17.2 points per game while shooting 39.7% from beyond the arc. Kevin Love is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers and 13.8 points over the last 10 games for Cleveland. Vucevic is averaging 23.2 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Bulls. Young is averaging five rebounds and 10.7 points per game over the last 10 games for Chicago. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 3-7, averaging 107.8 points, 40.3 rebounds, 27 assists, 7.8 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 47.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.7 points on 48.7% shooting. Bulls: 5-5, averaging 109.4 points, 42.6 rebounds, 28.7 assists, 6.9 steals and four blocks per game while shooting 48.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.2 points on 48.0% shooting. INJURIES: Cavaliers: Dylan Windler: out (knee), Larry Nance Jr.: out (personal), Damyean Dotson: out (knee). Bulls: Zach LaVine: out (health and safety protocols). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press
The Office for National Statistics said the jobless rate fell to 4.9% between December and February, down from 5% in the previous three months.
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Milwaukee Brewers (9-7, second in the NL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (10-8, third in the NL West) San Diego; Tuesday, 10:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Corbin Burnes (1-1, .49 ERA, .22 WHIP, 30 strikeouts) Padres: Chris Paddack (1-1, 4.15 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 10 strikeouts) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Padres -119, Brewers +103; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: San Diego heads into the matchup fresh off a strong showing by Joe Musgrove. Musgrove went seven innings, surrendering two runs on four hits with 13 strikeouts against Milwaukee. The Padres are 5-6 in home games in 2020. San Diego's team on-base percentage of .330 is fourth in the National League. Wil Myers leads the club with an OBP of .413. The Brewers are 5-2 on the road. The Milwaukee pitching staff owns a combined team ERA of 2.92, Brett Anderson paces the staff with a mark of 2.65. The Brewers won the last meeting 3-1. Brandon Woodruff earned his first victory and Luis Urias went 1-for-1 with a home run and an RBI for Milwaukee. Joe Musgrove registered his second loss for San Diego. TOP PERFORMERS: Jake Cronenworth leads the Padres with 22 hits and has four RBIs. Avisail Garcia leads the Brewers with three home runs and has 10 RBIs. LAST 10 GAMES: Padres: 5-5, .225 batting average, 3.26 ERA Brewers: 6-4, .227 batting average, 2.70 ERA, outscored opponents by 19 runs INJURIES: Padres: Trey Wingenter: (elbow), Taylor Williams: (knee), Matt Strahm: (knee), Adrian Morejon: (left forearm), Dinelson Lamet: (right ucl), Javy Guerra: (right elbow), Mike Clevinger: (elbow), Jose Castillo: (undisclosed), Michel Baez: (right elbow), Dan Altavilla: (elbow), Jorge Ona: (right elbow), Trent Grisham: (left quad), Austin Nola: (left middle finger). Brewers: Bobby Wahl: (right oblique), Justin Topa: (elbow), Christian Yelich: (back), Tim Lopes: (right oblique), Derek Fisher: (left hamstring), Lorenzo Cain: (quad), Kolten Wong: (oblique), Mark Mathias: (shoulder), Jacob Nottingham: (left thumb). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press
Arizona Diamondbacks (6-10, fourth in the NL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (9-6, first in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (0-0, 2.25 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 8 strikeouts) Reds: Luis Castillo (1-1, 7.04 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 12 strikeouts) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Reds -136, Diamondbacks +119; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: Eduardo Escobar and the Diamondbacks will take on the Reds Tuesday. The Reds are 7-2 in home games in 2020. Cincinnati ranks fourth in the MLB in hitting with a .262 batting average, Jesse Winker leads the team with an average of .368. The Diamondbacks have gone 4-7 away from home. Arizona has hit 22 home runs this season, fifth in the MLB. Eduardo Escobar leads them with six, averaging one every 9.7 at-bats. The Diamondbacks won the last meeting 7-0. Luke Weaver recorded his first victory and David Peralta went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBIs for Arizona. Jose De Leon took his first loss for Cincinnati. TOP PERFORMERS: Tyler Naquin leads the Reds with seven extra base hits and is slugging .714. Escobar leads the Diamondbacks with eight extra base hits and is slugging .586. LAST 10 GAMES: Reds: 5-5, .235 batting average, 4.40 ERA Diamondbacks: 4-6, .228 batting average, 4.48 ERA, outscored opponents by four runs INJURIES: Reds: Michael Lorenzen: (shoulder), Brandon Bailey: (elbow), Aristides Aquino: (hand), Shogo Akiyama: (hamstring), Mike Moustakas: (illness), Alex Blandino: (undisclosed). Diamondbacks: Joakim Soria: (calf), Tyler Clippard: (shoulder), Ketel Marte: (hamstring), Tim Locastro: (finger), Christian Walker: (oblique). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press
New York Mets (7-4, first in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (6-9, fifth in the NL Central) Chicago; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Taijuan Walker (0-0, 2.61 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 12 strikeouts) Cubs: Jake Arrieta (2-1, 3.18 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 14 strikeouts) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs +119, Mets -137; over/under is even BOTTOM LINE: New York heads into the matchup after a dominant performance by Marcus Stroman. Stroman threw eight innings, surrendering one run on three hits with five strikeouts against Colorado. The Cubs are 4-5 on their home turf. The Chicago offence has compiled a .192 batting average as a team this season, last in the league. Willson Contreras leads the team with an average of .273. The Mets are 3-3 on the road. New York has hit six home runs this season, last in the National League. Dominic Smith leads the team with two while slugging .429. TOP PERFORMERS: Kris Bryant leads the Cubs with 13 hits and has 10 RBIs. Pete Alonso leads the Mets with four extra base hits and is slugging .450. LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 3-7, .216 batting average, 5.90 ERA, outscored by 24 runs Mets: 7-3, .243 batting average, 3.00 ERA, outscored opponents by two runs INJURIES: Cubs: Rowan Wick: (oblique), Jonathan Holder: (shoulder). Mets: Noah Syndergaard: (elbow), Drew Smith: (shoulder), Seth Lugo: (elbow), Carlos Carrasco: (hamstring), Dellin Betances: (right shoulder), Jose Martinez: (knee). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press
Tampa Bay Rays (9-8, second in the AL East) vs. Kansas City Royals (9-6, first in the AL Central) Kansas City, Kansas; Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Rich Hill (1-0, 7.54 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 13 strikeouts) Royals: Brad Keller (1-1, 9.58 ERA, 2.42 WHIP, 8 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: Kansas City and Tampa Bay will square off on Tuesday. The Royals are 7-4 in home games in 2020. Kansas City has hit 13 home runs this season, last in the American League. Salvador Perez leads the club with five, averaging one every 11.8 at-bats. The Rays are 6-4 on the road. The Tampa Bay offence has compiled a .220 batting average as a team this season, Joey Wendle leads the team with a mark of .340. The Rays won the last meeting 4-1. Josh Fleming earned his first victory and Willy Adames went 2-for-4 for Tampa Bay. Danny Duffy registered his first loss for Kansas City. TOP PERFORMERS: Perez leads the Royals with 17 hits and has 11 RBIs. Wendle leads the Rays with seven extra base hits and 11 RBIs. LAST 10 GAMES: Royals: 6-4, .222 batting average, 3.35 ERA, outscored by eight runs Rays: 6-4, .211 batting average, 3.23 ERA, outscored opponents by four runs INJURIES: Royals: Jesse Hahn: (right shoulder), Adalberto Mondesi: (right oblique strain). Rays: Chaz Roe: (shoulder), Colin Poche: (elbow), Collin McHugh: (lower back), Pete Fairbanks: (shoulder), Oliver Drake: (forearm), Yonny Chirinos: (elbow), Jalen Beeks: (elbow), Chris Archer: (forearm), Nick Anderson: (elbow), Ji-Man Choi: (knee). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press
Pittsburgh Pirates (7-9, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (6-10, fifth in the AL Central) Detroit; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Tyler Anderson (1-2, 4.02 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 14 strikeouts) Tigers: Michael Fulmer (1-0, 3.00 ERA, .67 WHIP, 12 strikeouts) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -133, Pirates +116; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: Detroit heads into the matchup after a dominant performance by Matthew Boyd. Boyd went 7 1/3 innings, surrendering two runs on four hits with five strikeouts against Oakland. The Tigers are 3-3 in home games in 2020. Detroit has a team on-base percentage of .277, last in the American League. Robbie Grossman leads the club with a mark of .391. The Pirates are 3-6 on the road. Pittsburgh has a collective .235 this season, led by Bryan Reynolds with an average of .317. TOP PERFORMERS: Wilson Ramos leads the Tigers with six home runs and has eight RBIs. Colin Moran leads the Pirates with eight extra base hits and is batting .298. LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 3-7, .206 batting average, 5.06 ERA, outscored by 17 runs Pirates: 6-4, .255 batting average, 3.70 ERA, outscored opponents by nine runs INJURIES: Tigers: Spencer Turnbull: (covid-19 protocol), Julio Teheran: (shoulder), Nomar Mazara: (undisclosed), Miguel Cabrera: (left biceps). Pirates: Jose Soriano: (elbow), Michael Feliz: (finger), Austin Davis: (elbow), Blake Cederlind: (elbow), Steven Brault: (lat strain), Ke'Bryan Hayes: (wrist). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press
San Francisco Giants (10-6, second in the NL West) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (8-8, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Logan Webb (0-1, 0.00 ERA) Phillies: Zack Wheeler (1-2, 3.00 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 20 strikeouts) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -160, Giants +139; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: Jean Segura is riding a 10-game hitting streak as Philadelphia readies to play San Francisco. The Phillies are 7-3 in home games in 2020. Philadelphia has slugged .359 this season. Bryce Harper leads the team with a .571 slugging percentage, including six extra-base hits. The Giants are 5-5 on the road. The San Francisco pitching staff has a combined team ERA of 2.71, Kevin Gausman leads the staff with a mark of 2.46. The Giants won the last meeting 2-0. Gausman earned his first victory and Brandon Belt went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs for San Francisco. Chase Anderson took his second loss for Philadelphia. TOP PERFORMERS: Rhys Hoskins leads the Phillies with nine extra base hits and is batting .254. Evan Longoria leads the Giants with nine RBIs and is batting .300. LAST 10 GAMES: Phillies: 3-7, .214 batting average, 4.48 ERA, outscored by 14 runs Giants: 7-3, .208 batting average, 2.31 ERA, outscored opponents by seven runs INJURIES: Phillies: Matt Moore: (undisclosed), Seranthony Dominguez: (elbow), Archie Bradley: (left oblique), Jose Alvarado: (undisclosed), Ronald Torreyes: (undisclosed), Didi Gregorius: (elbow). Giants: Logan Webb: (covid vaccine), Dedniel Nunez: (elbow), Reyes Moronta: (right flexor), Jake McGee: (covid vaccine), Johnny Cueto: (lat), John Brebbia: (elbow), Tyler Beede: (elbow), LaMonte Wade Jr.: (oblique), Jaylin Davis: (left knee). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press
St. Louis Cardinals (8-8, third in the NL Central) vs. Washington Nationals (5-9, fifth in the NL East) Washington; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Adam Wainwright (0-2, 7.11 ERA, 1.82 WHIP, 14 strikeouts) Nationals: Patrick Corbin (0-2, 21.32 ERA, 3.00 WHIP, 6 strikeouts) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nationals -128, Cardinals +109; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: Washington and St. Louis will play on Tuesday. The Nationals are 3-5 in home games in 2020. Washington ranks second in the MLB in hitting with a .265 batting average, Juan Soto leads the club with an average of .300. The Cardinals have gone 6-4 away from home. St. Louis has slugged .408, good for fourth in the National League. Yadier Molina leads the team with a .582 slugging percentage, including seven extra-base hits and four home runs. The Cardinals won the last meeting 12-5. Jack Flaherty earned his third victory and Paul DeJong went 2-for-4 with two home runs and five RBIs for St. Louis. Joe Ross registered his first loss for Washington. TOP PERFORMERS: Trea Turner leads the Nationals with four home runs and is batting .291. DeJong leads the Cardinals with five home runs and is batting .189. LAST 10 GAMES: Nationals: 4-6, .270 batting average, 5.48 ERA, outscored by 19 runs Cardinals: 4-6, .242 batting average, 4.91 ERA, outscored by three runs INJURIES: Nationals: Wander Suero: (oblique), Stephen Strasburg: (right shoulder), Will Harris: (hand), Luis Avilan: (elbow). Cardinals: Miles Mikolas: (right shoulder), Dakota Hudson: (right elbow), Tyler O'Neill: (right groin), Harrison Bader: (right forearm). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press
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