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06/05/2010 - Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Back-to-back RBI singles from Gerardo Parra and Ryan Roberts in the bottom of the ninth gave the Diamondbacks a thrilling 7-6 victory over Colorado in the opener of a three-game set at Chase Field.
Holding a 6-5 lead, Manuel Corpas (1-3) took the mound for the Rockies in the ninth. Mark Reynolds was hit by a pitch to start the frame. Edwin Jackson came on as a pinch-runner for Reynolds. Chris Young singled before Parra's RBI base hit to left tied the contest. Pinch-hitter Roberts stepped to the plate and laced a 1-0 pitch up the middle to plate the winning run, which snapped Arizona's 10-game skid.
Justin Upton hit a two-run homer for the Diamondbacks, who haven't lost 11 straight games since June 18-29, 2004. Reynolds knocked in two runs for Arizona, which got a solo homer from Young.
Starter Ian Kennedy gave up six runs -- three earned -- on five hits in six frames. He also fanned eight batters and walked two in a no-decision. Chad Qualls (1-2) pitched a perfect top of the ninth to pick up the win.
Ian Stewart hit a three-run homer for the Rockies, who fell to 2-2 on a six- game road trip. Seth Smith smacked a two-run home run for Colorado, which got a solo homer from Carlos Gonzalez.
Aaron Cook allowed three runs on four hits in a five-inning start. He also struck out five and walked two in a no-decision.
With the score tied at three, the Rockies plated three runs in the top of the sixth to go ahead. Troy Tulowitzki reached first on Kelly Johnson's fielding error before stealing second. After Brad Hawpe grounded out, Miguel Olivo walked to put men on first and second with two outs. Stewart stepped to the plate and deposited the ball into the right-field seats to make it 6-3.
Arizona got a run back in the home half on Young's solo blast to left. The Diamondbacks loaded the bases with two outs later in the frame, but Upton grounded into a fielder's choice.
Reynolds' sacrifice fly in the seventh cut the gap to 6-5. Stephen Drew scored on the play after starting the inning with a triple.
The Diamondbacks failed to take advantage of a golden opportunity in the eighth. Chris Snyder and pinch-hitter Conor Jackson hit consecutive one-out singles off Matt Belisle. Randy Flores came in from the bullpen and walked Johnson to load the bases. Rafael Betancourt relieved Flores and struck out Upton and Drew to get out of the jam.
Gonzalez's solo homer to right-center in the top of the first made it 1-0 in favor of the Rockies. Arizona, though, got a two-run homer from Upton in the home half to take a 2-1 lead.
Colorado went back in front on Smith's two-run home run in the top of the third. The Diamondbacks responded again in the bottom half on Reynolds's sacrifice fly to make it a 3-3 game.
Game Notes
The Rockies lead the season series with the Diamondbacks, 4-3...Arizona started a 10-game homestand on Friday...Reynolds left the game after being hit on the left hand in the ninth....Arizona left 12 men on base.
<< Loney, Dodgers halt Braves' nine-game win streak
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - James Loney's run-scoring single broke a
tie game in the seventh and sent the Dodgers to a 5-4 win, snapping the
Braves' nine-game winning streak in the process.
Clayton Kershaw went 6 2/3 innings
<< Loney, Dodgers halt Braves' nine-game hit streak
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - James Loney's run-scoring single broke a
tie game in the seventh and sent the Dodgers to a 5-4 win, snapping the
Braves' nine-game winning streak in the process.
Clayton Kershaw went 6 2/3 innings
<< Saunders, Angels take care of Mariners
Seattle, WA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Joe Saunders allowed one run in six solid
innings, and the Los Angeles Angels opened a three-game set with the Seattle
Mariners with a dominating 7-1 win at Safeco Field.
Saunders (4-6) scattered eigh
<< Giants top Pirates after lengthy rain delay
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Aubrey Huff's two-run homer in the sixth
proved to be the game-winner as the San Francisco Giants took a 6-4 win over
the Pittsburgh Pirates in the rain-soaked opener of a three-game set.
Juan Uribe a
Report: Hornets to make Monty Williams next head coach >>
New Orleans, LA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Orleans Hornets have reportedly
reached an agreement with Monty Williams to be their next head coach.
According to The Times-Picayune, the two sides have agreed in principle on a
three-year co
Nigeria's Mikel ruled out of World Cup with knee injury >>
Johannesburg, South Africa (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Nigeria midfielder John Obi
Mikel will not take part in this summer's World Cup in South Africa after he
was ruled out with a knee injury on Saturday.
Mikel missed the final month of his c
Heat coach Spoelstra not worried about job >>
MIAMI (AP) -Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says he's not worried about his job, not even after team president and Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley recently raised the idea that he might one day return to the sideline.Spoelstra, addressing the issue for the f
Bruins ink Seidenberg to four-year extension >>
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Bruins have signed defenseman Dennis
Seidenberg to a four-year contract extension. Financial terms of the deal were
not disclosed.
Boston acquired Seidenberg from Florida in a trade deadline deal t
El Duque expected to throw Tuesday
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.
El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.
MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds.
Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.
New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.
Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''
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MySportsbook.com: New College Football Clock Rules Examined
Coaches and bettors alike are desperate to make sense of the new time-keeping rules on the NCAA gridiron. One of the big stories to come out of the Ohio State-Texas clash last weekend was Texas coach Mack Brown's criticism of the NCAA's new clock rules that are intended to shorten the duration of college football games, therefore affecting college football betting.
"They scored with six minutes left and the game was over before we had a chance to do anything," Brown told ESPN.com. "I really hope whoever made these changes will go back and look them over."
Sure, it might be sour grapes; the Buckeyes thoroughly trounced the defending national champion Longhorns 24-7. However, Brown isn't alone in giving the changes their due thought. Bettors are also wondering about them, albeit for a completely different reason. Most experts agree that the changes will result in games being shortened by anywhere from 10 to 20 plays. The obvious consequence is lower scores, with more time rolling off the clock during changes of possession. (The Ohio State-Texas game flew well under the total of 52.)
According to research at the online sportsbook MySportsbook.com, more than 18 plays a game disappeared last weekend into thin air. That's a 10-percent reduction. In 2005, a typical game had 168.58 plays. For 2007 already, it's down to 150.26.
As a result, teams combined to gain an average of about 100 fewer yards a game last weekend versus the 2005 openers. Scoring was also down by about 4.5 points (attention Las Vegas sports lines).
Of course, oddsmakers were able to adjust to the changes before the season started. Proof of that came as the over went a balanced 8-9 at My Sportsbook on Saturday.
Other angles to consider:A shorter game should theoretically result in shorter lines. Whereas Team A might have been a 14-point favorite in a 168-play game (last year), if there are 10 percent less snaps in 2007, the line should also be reduced by 10 percent (to 13 or 12.5). Of course, this is an over-simplification of the matter, but something to keep in mind.
Less possessions means a better chance the game will be decided by three or seven points. For example, what might have been a 20-10 final score in 2005 may end at
17-10 in 2007. Granted, a 24-17 game last year might end at 21-17 these days, but the former - a three- or seven-point advantage being preserved as opposed to created - is the most likely scenario.
*UPDATE* - Sept. 25, 2007
New Clock Rules Boon for online bookmakers
By adjusting the time-keeping rules to shorten the duration of college football games, the NCAA hoped to make its product more enjoyable for the fans. While the NCAA's success in this regard is still up for debate, bookmakers couldn't be happier with the results.
"We are seeing a massive jump in college football betting," noted the MySportsbook.com management team. "With all the early Saturday games (12 a.m. ET) ending before the second wave begins (3:30 p.m. ET) - something that didn't always happen before the changes - bettors are now able to re-invest their winnings from the morning session in the afternoon games."
While not all bettors will choose to roll over their winnings, it doesn't take much for an impact to be seen on the bottom line. "Not all of the millions of dollars in morning payouts get re-bet. In fact, it's probably only 10 to 20 percent," noted the sportsbook management team. "Still, the increased football betting lines window will create a ton of growth for us over the course of the season."
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