Kent gives Dodgers a victory over the Astros
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07/02/2008 -
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jeff Kent stroked a solo home run in the 11th
inning, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 7-6 victory over the Houston Astros,
in the second installment of a four-game series at Minute Maid Park.
Russell Martin was 3-for-5 with three runs batted in and three runs scored,
including a two-run homer, while Jeff Kent was 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run
scored. James Loney added two hits and an RBI for Los Angeles, which snapped a
two-game slide. Chan Ho Park (4-2) picked up the win with 1 1/3 scoreless
frames.
Carlos Lee was 4-for-5 with two RBI and Ty Wigginton blasted a three-run homer
for Houston, which had a three-game win streak halted. Wesley Wright (3-3) was
saddled with the loss, allowing Kent's home run in two innings of work.
Kent smoked a one-out offering from Wright in the 11th out to the seats
in left, for his ninth home run of the season and Takashi Saito came on to
record a perfect 11th to earn his 13th save of the season.
Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw pitched well before running into trouble in
the sixth, having allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while fanning
four in 5 2/3 frames. He remained winless in eight starts this season with the
no-decision. Astros starter Wandy Rodriguez was touched for five runs on six
hits and four walks with five strikeouts in five innings, also recording a no-
decision.
Los Angeles staked Kershaw to an early lead on a two-run homer from Martin in
the first. Delwyn Young worked a one-out walk before Martin deposited a
second-pitch fastball to the seats in left.
Houston answered with a run in the home half. Michael Bourn doubled to center
leading off and scored on a Hunter Pence single back up the middle.
The Dodgers went on to post single runs over a four-inning stretch to take a
6-0 lead. In the third, Martin doubled to left and scored on a Loney RBI
single to right field.
Andre Ethier singled through the right side to start the fourth, moved to
second on a sacrifice and scored when Matt Kemp ripped a two-out double to
left. Martin walked to start the fifth and scored on a Kent double to left.
Oscar Villarreal started the sixth by walking two of the first three batters
before Martin plated a run with an RBI single to left.
Houston cut the lead in half with one swing in the sixth. Kershaw walked Lance
Berkman to start the frame and Miguel Tejada singled around two outs before
Kershaw was lifted in favor of Brian Falkenborg. Wigginton took Falkenborg's
third pitch out to right field for a three-run shot.
The Astros went back to work in the seventh. Hong-Chih Kuo started the inning
and issued a one-out walk to Bourn. Jonathan Broxton then entered, issuing an
intentional free pass to Berkman after recording the second out. Lee followed
by belting a two-run double to left, tying the game at six.
After a series of scoreless frames, the Dodgers got a one-out double from Luis
Maza in the 10th but Wright got a pop out and retired Young on strikes for the
third out. Houston got a leadoff single from Lee but Park retired the next
three in order, sending it on to the 11th.
Game Notes
Houston is now 4-4 in the midst of a 10-game homestand...Astros starters have
allowed three or fewer earned runs in 12 of their last 15 games...Wednesday's
scheduled starters are Hiroki Kuroda (3-6) for Los Angeles and Runelvys
Hernandez (0-1) for Houston...Loney led the National League with a .362
average (34-for-94) in June....The Dodgers bullpen had a scoreless streak of
15 2/3 innings snapped by Wigginton's homer in the sixth...Houston is 4-1 in
five meetings with Los Angeles this season and edged out the 2007 season
series 4-3...Berkman had a seven-game hitting streak halted.
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American Idol Betting Season 6 Strategies
It's that time of year folks. Betting on American Idol Season 6. And we have plenty of American Idol Season 6 strategies appearing below. With the Top 24 finalists revealed, online gambling sites will be offering betting odds on each of them, including MySportsbook.com.
No other “event” has been growing as fast as wagering on American Idol. It has turned into a huge betting event with reasonably high limits and all sorts of profit-making potential for sharp bettors. Last year, MySportsbook.com experienced unprecedented traffic as a result of the American Idol betting craze.
Every week there will be odds to win American Idol, various elimination props and contestant versus contestant match-ups at the MySportsbook.com website.
Whether a fan of America’s top-rated show or watching only because of a wife or girlfriend, here are some of basic strategies to use when betting American Idol.
Odds to Win
There are a few things to consider when looking for the right win bet. First off, remember that this bet is for the long haul. Many people make the mistake of picking the performer who sang the best the previous week. This strategy leads to an underlay situation – betting a price, which is less than what it should be.
All Idol contestants struggle at some point in the competition, so you should always look for value. In last year’s competition alone, two performers who had some of the best performances early in the series were subsequently bet down to low prices - Lisa Tucker and Ace Young. After just a few weeks, Tucker had already been eliminated, while Young quickly became a huge long shot to win America’s largest talent search.
A better strategy is to look for performers who don’t necessarily get the praise from the judges, but show flashes of the talent necessary to go the distance.
Another important thing to remember when betting any contestant to win is the demographic breakdown of the voters, the viewing public and potential future CD purchasers. Unlike sporting events, American Idol is not decided on the field of play – it’s decided by the American public under the guiding influence of the shows producers.
Understand that the great state of Alabama has a mighty edge when it comes to American Idol.
Therefore, to be successful betting on American Idol, put any personal opinions or prejudices aside and think like the majority of the voting public. Remember that the typical voter is young, female and quite often, Southern.
If a contestant cannot appeal to this demographic, no matter how much talent he or she possesses, they’ll struggle for votes. Looks, demeanor and charisma are extremely important. And it’s no coincidence that every Idol winner so far has hailed from a Southern state.
Elimination Props
Every week MySportsbook.com anticipates offering a prop on who’ll be eliminated from the show each Wednesday night. A suggestion to handicap this is to gauge an overall feel for who’s the least popular contestant left in the competition. Generally the least popular performers have recently appeared in the bottom three and will have been the target of repeated criticism from the judges.
Last year, resources included dialidol.com and votefortheworst.com. Dialidol.com measures the volume of each contestant’s voting line. While by no means a perfect science, it does give a good indication of who is generating votes and who isn’t. Meanwhile, votefortheworst.com is a site that attempts to build support for the worst competitor to keep them in the competition for ‘entertainment’ value. The site has a proven track record of keeping performers around who most feel should have been voted off a long time ago.
Contestant vs. Contestant Match-ups
The best strategy for doing well on match-ups is to assess how close either of the contestants is to being eliminated. If neither is expected to be voted off of the show in the coming weeks, the value is almost always on the underdog. If both are expecting an imminent exit in the near future, the favorite in the match-up might offer value.
Watch for American Idol betting odds on each of the contestants shortly and good luck with these American Idol betting Season 6 strategies.
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Albert Pujols to be This Year's Home Run Champ Says Online Sportsbook
Barry Bonds is a 50-1 long shot to be this year's home run champ odds. The favorite to be this year's home run champ is none other than Albert Pujols, however.
Now that Barry Bonds is signed and in Giants camp, it is on to his pursuit of all of sports most prestigious records: the all-time home run mark. Bonds sits just 21 homers shy of tying Hank Aaron for the career mark at 755. Word out of Giants’ camp is that Bonds is the healthiest he has been in a few years. Bonds is just two seasons removed from his injury riddled 2005 campaign where he played in only 14 games and hit only 5 home runs. He did come back last year and had a solid season hitting .270 with 26 bombs. All eyes will be on Bonds this spring and summer not only because of his home run chase but his highly publicized steroid abuse allegations. If and when Bonds breaks the record, he surely will not get the positive attention one should for breaking a record that was once thought of as “unbreakable”. Despite Bonds decent season last year, he is just 50-1 at MySportsbook.com to lead the MLB in long balls this season.
Not surprisingly, the favorites to go deep the most times this season are Albert Pujols 5-1, Ryan Howard 6-1, David Ortiz 8-1 and Alex Rodriguez 12-1. With 49 homers, Pujols finished second in the National League behind Howard (58). Pujols is considered the favorite due to the consistent power numbers that he has posted since breaking into the league in 2001. Also one must consider the fact that he played in 16 fewer games then Howard did due to an injury. Howard smashed 58 homers in his first complete season of big league play en route to the National League MVP odds award. He silenced his critics by successfully hitting left-handed pitching. Howard also displayed the ability to use his power to the opposite field. Two attributes which should keep Howard amongst the league leaders in long balls for years to come. From the American League representatives, David Ortiz leads the field. Ortiz was second in the majors last year with 54 home runs. Except for 1999 when he only played in 10 games, Ortiz has improved on his home run numbers each year he has been in the majors (1997).
Be sure to log onto online sports betting site MySportsbook.com to check out the odds for who will lead the MLB in home runs this season. Below is just a sample of the players listed. With the highest credit card rates in the industry, MySportsbook.com is the place to bet on baseball this summer.
Adam Dunn 15-1
Albert Pujols 5-1
Alex Rodriguez 12-1
Alfonso Soriano 15-1
Andruw Jones 25-1
Barry Bonds 50-1
Carlos Delgado 40-1
David Ortiz 8-1
Jermaine Dye 40-1
Ken Griffey Jr. 100-1
Lance Berkman 40-1
Manny Ramirez 20-1
Richie Sexson 40-1
Ryan Howard 6-1
Travis Hafner 20-1
Vladimir Guerrero 40-1
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