Saturday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers

STREAKING

Mike Minor, Atlanta Braves (9-10, 4.31)

Minor allowed one run over six innings of a 5-1 win over the Nationals on Sunday. The right-hander has been on a roll lately, having only been touched up for jone run over his last three outings. He'll get the Phillies on the road in his next start.

Kevin Correia, Pittsburgh Pirates (11-9, 4.09)

Correia held the Cubs to just two hits over seven innings of shutout ball in his last appearance. The righty has made three quality starts in a row, only surrendering four earned runs during that stretch. Now he gets to toy with the lowly Astros on Saturday.

SLUMPING

Scott Diamond, Minnesota Twins (11-8, 3.69)

Diamond gave up six runs over 5 1/3 innings in Sunday's loss to the White Sox. The Canadian hurler has a 7.33 ERA and just 10 strikeouts over his last four outings. He faces a tough Detroit lineup next time out.

Matt Moore, Tampa Bay Rays (10-11, 3.88)

Moore was horrendous Sunday, giving up five runs over three innings, as the Rays fell 6-4 to the Yankees. The left-hander has dropped four consecutive starts and has a 7.43 ERA in three September starts. He takes the mound at the Trop against the Blue Jays next.

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NHL: Detroit vs. Chicago
Pick:
U (DET at CHI)
Start:
May 25, 2013 - 8:00 PM
Capper:
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Offered at:
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Analysis:

We've yet to see a game in this series top five goals and I don't see that changing as the Blackhawks face elimination on home ice on Saturday night.

Lost in Thursday's 2-0 loss was the fact that Chicago goaltender Corey Crawford bounced back with arguably his best game of the series and that should bode well heading into Saturday's contest.

Of course, the Blackhawks have been a terrific defensive team all season, allowing just two goals per game.

The Red Wings have really rounded into form over the course of these playoffs, particularly in their own end of the rink, where they've given up two goals or less in four of their last five games. Jimmy Howard has stood on his head over the last few games and that has only fueled the team's confidence.

Going back to the regular season, the losing team has been held to one goal or less in seven of eight meetings here in 2013.

Needless to say, this is the most important game of the series so far and I suspect that will lead to an even tighter-checking affair. There's no need to over-analyze this selection - I don't see the winning team scoring more than three goals, putting us in excellent position to cash with the 'under'. Take the under (1*).
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