Flores knocks in game-winner as Nationals edge Angels
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06/25/2008 -
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jesus Flores' RBI single in the bottom of
the ninth pushed Washington past the Los Angeles Angels, 5-4, in the finale of
a three-game interleague series.
Against Scot Shields (3-2), Elijah Dukes started the ninth with a single. He
advanced to second on a Lastings Milledge ground out, then scored the game-
deciding run when Flores drilled a ball to the gap in right-center.
Milledge hit a two-run home run and scored a pair of runs for the Nationals,
who salvaged a game in the set and snapped a four-game losing skid. Ronnie
Belliard and Wily Mo Pena also drove in a run each.
Despite allowing the Angels' tying run in the eighth, Jon Rauch (4-1) earned
the win. Starter Tim Redding allowed seven hits and two runs over six full
frames.
Casey Kotchman went 2-for-4 and knocked in two for the Angels, whose five-game
win streak was halted. Howie Kendrick and Gary Matthews Jr. added RBI in the
loss. Ervin Santana gave up four runs and four hits over six innings, striking
out eight but walking five in the no-decision.
Milledge's two-run blast in the home first gave the Nats the early edge, but
the Angels came back with single runs in the next two frames to knot the game.
Torii Hunter singled to begin the second and scored on Matthews' double three
batters later. Erick Aybar's one-out single in the third turned into the tying
run as Kotchman singled to right.
Washington picked up a pair of runs in the sixth. The Nats loaded the bases
thanks to a leadoff walk to Dukes, a Milledge single and an intentional pass
to Dmitri Young. Santana's control faltered once more in a walk to Belliard
which forced in a run and Pena followed with a run-scoring single.
However, Willie Harris popped out and pinch-hitter Kory Casto fanned to
prevent further damage.
The Angels countered with two in the eighth as Kotchman sliced an RBI double
off Luis Ayala and Kendrick added a sacrifice fly facing Rauch.
Game Notes
Despite the loss, Los Angeles has won five of the nine all-time meetings,
including four of six on the home diamond of the Expos/Nationals
franchise...Santana threw 101 pitches, 68 for strikes while Redding threw 84
pitches, 54 for strikes.
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was not in the lineup for Wednesday's 5-4 loss against the Washington
Nationals due to illness.
Guerrero left Tuesday's contest against the Washingt
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The deal was reported by several media sources, including t
<< Dodgers place P Proctor on DL
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tendinitis.
Proctor is 1-0 with a 6.82 earned run average in 33 games this season.
<< Astros suspend Chacon indefinitely
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Shawn Chacon indefinitely, general manager Ed Wade announced on Wednesday.
According to the Houston Chronicle, Chacon -- who recently lost his spot in
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<< Mets claim 1B Phillips off waivers
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Cincinnati before
Wakefield, BoSox top D-Backs >>
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tim Wakefield allowed two hits and no runs over
seven innings, and Kevin Cash hit a key three-run homer as Boston topped
Arizona, 5-0, in the finale of a three-game interleague set from Fenway Park.
Wakef
Max power: Ramirez homer lifts Rangers over Astros >>
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his major league career -- including a go-ahead two-run home run -- as the
Texas Rangers edged the Houston Astros, 3-2, in the second of a three-game
series
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innings on the mound to pick up his first win as a starter, and the New York
Yankees crushed the Pittsburgh Pirates, 10-0, in the middle contest of a
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Griffey homers, Reds edge Toronto in 10 innings >>
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jay Bruce hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th
inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds over the Toronto Blue Jays, 6-5, in the
second contest of a three-game set at Rogers Centre.
Ken Griffey Jr. hit a two-run
Orioles scratch Burres from start >>
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undiagnosed stomach ailment.
Burres was replaced on the mound by righty Matt
Pacific-10 Conference odds
Teams that should be in: Stanford
 Oregon and USC get their tickets punched after taking care of business this weekend. Yes, the Trojans' computer numbers aren't great, but there's no way the third-place team in this league is getting nixed. Grudgingly, I added Arizona after consultation with our Bracketologist. I don't know that Arizona will lose its last three (including a Pac-10 quarterfinal game), and even if the Cats do, I still can't see how they'd be left out, given the overall profile. That said, it bears watching, as three more L's would leave them at 18-12 (9-9) and on a 6-11 skid entering the Dance. It would be nice to see the Wildcats get at least one W in the Bay Area next week, as Cincinnati (albeit without Armein Kirkland and with a worse profile) was axed after a similar slide last season. I just couldn't rationalize having some of the other teams as locks and not having Arizona in that category -- there just aren't enough good teams behind the Cats to threaten their spot, it seems. Stanford has its fate in its own hands with the Arizona schools coming to the Farm to close out the regular season next weekend.
Should be in:
Stanford [17-10 (9-7), RPI: 40, SOS: 21] No shame in not getting a win in L.A., but that makes the home game against Arizona State a must-win ahead of what could be an intriguing meeting with Arizona should the Cats lose at Cal. Getting to 11 Pac-10 wins would make Selection Sunday much more comfortable, but 10's probably more than enough this season. The Cardinal have nonconference wins over Texas Tech and at Virginia to lean on, although they also lost badly to Air Force and Santa Clara at home.
| Southeastern Conference odds |
Work left to do: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Mississippi State
 It looks more and more possible that no one from the SEC West will make the NCAAs. How weird is that? Tennessee and Vandy move into the locks category after more good work this weekend. Kentucky stays there, although it would be smart for the Cats to handle Georgia at home Wednesday ahead of a trip to the Swamp. Could a disaster scenario (two more L's and a first-round SEC tourney exit) somehow dislodge the Cats despite their incredible computer numbers? Still unlikely, but not worth chancing it.
Work left to do:
Alabama [19-9 (6-8), RPI: 43, SOS: 47] The tough L at Tennessee was understandable, and even created some hope. Unfortunately, that hope was dashed by a home loss to Auburn, which leaves the Tide in some real trouble. There's still no signature win on the profile (no, Kentucky doesn't count), and the computer profile is weakening rapidly. The Tide conceivably could beat Ole Miss and win at Miss. State to get to 8-8 and clinch at least a share of the West crown, but that's probably not enough right now. The Tide will need to do some work in the SEC tourney.
Georgia [16-10 (8-6), RPI: 52, SOS: 23] This is the team with the best chance to make it from this section right now. The Bulldogs rebounded from a terrible performance at Ole Miss to beat down Miss. State. Now they are at Kentucky (king of the RPI 51-100 win) and home to Tennessee. That would be worth a lot of computer points to get both (which is doable), as both teams are in the top 11 in RPI. Finishing at least 9-7 is an absolute must, and I would feel much better about the Dawgs' chances if they got both to get to 10 SEC wins. They also beat Gonzaga, but lost to ACC bubblers Georgia Tech and Clemson.
Mississippi [18-10 (7-7), RPI: 63, SOS: 79] Like everyone else in this division, Ole Miss gacked up a chance to stake a claim, losing by double figures at South Carolina. Even 9-7 likely is not nearly enough with a nonconference profile devoid of anything notable.
Mississippi State [16-11 (7-7), RPI: 66, SOS: 37] With a chance to get in the mix, these Bulldogs were leashed by their Georgia counterparts. Could they get to 9-7? I guess -- although winning at Arkansas, then beating Alabama is no lock -- but would that mean all that much for a team with this overall profile? Probably not. There's nothing of note (on the good side) in the nonconference profile. |
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Odds to Win the 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament
As of February 9, 2007, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.
Right behind the Gators are the 5th ranked UNC Tar Heels at 9-2. The Heels (21-3, 7-2) are absolutely loaded with top notch talent and are as deep as any team in the country. A concern for the Tar Heels might be inexperience. Of their top four scorers/ minute earners, three are freshmen and the other is a sophomore. The rest of the regular season, the Tar Heels play only one team that is currently ranked (Duke). Their remaining opponents do combine for an impressive 107-58 record though.
Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.
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Arizona 20-1
Butler 20-1
Duke 30-1
Florida 7-2
Georgetown 30-1
Indiana 35-1
Kansas 15-1
Marquette 25-1
Maryland 40-1
Memphis 50-1
Nevada 50-1
UNC 9-2
OSU 8-1
Oregon 30-1
Pittsburgh 15-1
Texas 30-1
Texas A&M 18-1
UCLA 6-1
Wisconsin 10-1
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