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06/10/2007 - Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Gary Sheffield fell a double shy of the cycle, ending 4-for-5 with a pair of RBI and two runs scored, as the Detroit Tigers pounded the New York Mets, 15-7, in the finale of a three-game set at Comerica Park.
Brandon Inge added three hits, including a two-run homer, and drove in a career-high five runs for the Tigers, who won the final two games of this series after dropping the opener.
Omar Infante, Ivan Rodriguez and Sean Casey all drove in two runs apiece for Detroit, which pounded out 21 hits to win for the sixth time in eight outings.
Detroit rookie Andrew Miller (2-0) got the win in only his second career start. The left-hander, who was recalled from Double-A prior to the game, surrendered four runs on five hits, striking out five and walking three, in 5 1/3 innings.
His veteran counterpart, New York starting pitcher Tom Glavine (5-4), who was making the 649th start of his career, had a rough afternoon. The left-hander remains five wins shy of 300 for his career, allowing a career-high tying nine runs and a season-high 11 hits in a season-low 4 1/3 innings. The setback is his third straight, as the Mets have lost all four of his starts over that span. He hasn't earned a win since May 19 when he captured victory No. 295 of his career.
David Wright homered in his fourth straight game, a three-run shot for the Mets, who have lost six of seven. He ended 1-for-3 to extend his hit streak to 12 games.
Carlos Gomez also hit a three-run homer for New York, which is 1-2 on its current nine-game road trip that has the club facing the Dodgers starting on Monday.
The lone highlight of the game for the Mets came in the first inning when Wright cracked a three-run homer. During his current homer streak, that was Wright's first homer with men on base.
After that it was virtually all Detroit.
The Tigers got a run back in the bottom of the inning on Sheffield's solo homer. Inge then doubled home Rodriguez in the second, drawing the Tigers within 3-2. Rodriguez put Detroit ahead for good in the third, tripling home two runs for a 4-3 lead.
A six-run fifth then put the game out of reach for good. After Placido Polanco singled to start the inning, Sheffield tripled to increase the lead to 5-3. One out later, Infante bunted for a base hit, scoring Sheffield and keeping the rally alive.
Glavine continued to struggle, yielding a double to Rodriguez and two-run base hit to Casey that increased the lead to 8-3. Aaron Sele then came on for Glavine and retired Craig Monroe before Inge hit a two-run homer to cap the inning's scoring.
Gomez answered for the Mets in the sixth, connecting on a three-run homer, but again the Tigers lit the scoreboard in the bottom of the frame.
After Polanco doubled to start the inning, Infante singled with two outs to increase the cushion to 11-6.
Polanco ended 3-for-6 with three runs scored, recording his 27th multi-hit game of the season. He has scored 19 runs in his last 13 games.
New York, which is three games into a 19-game stretch that pits the club against playoff teams from last season, did get another run in the eighth when Damion Easley doubled home Jose Reyes.
However, the Tigers again answered, scoring four more times in the bottom of the inning. Monroe and Curtis Granderson sandwiched a two-run single by Inge with RBI base hits.
Granderson ended 1-for-6 to increase his hit streak to 11 games.
Monroe went 3-for-5, ending an 0-for-17 slump with a fourth-inning single.
Game Notes
Wright is one game shy of tying the Mets record for consecutive games with a home run. Richard Hidalgo homered in five straight games from July 1-5, 2004...Sheffield has 17 HRs this season...Inge hit his 10th HR of the year... Detroit outfielder Magglio Ordonez was scratched from the lineup due to stiffness in his left knee...Tigers' starting shortstop Carlos Guillen left the game in the third inning with a right hamstring spasm. He was replaced by Infante...To make room for Miller, the Tigers designated pitcher Aquilino Lopez for assignment...The Mets fell to 3-3 in interleague play this season...Detroit is 5-1 at home all-time against the Mets and 5-1 in interleague play this season...Glavine last allowed nine earned runs on May 24, 1999.
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American Idol Betting Season 6 Strategies
It's that time of year folks. Betting on American Idol Season 9. 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 strategies.
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MySportsbook.com Posts Heisman Trophy Odds
With 3,919 passing yards, 32 touchdowns and a mere seven interceptions last season, combined with a powerful South Bend Heisman legacy, odds makers at MySportsbook.com have given Notre Dame senior quarterback Brady Quinn the best Heisman Trophy odds at 5-2.
Quinn isn’t the only big man on campus this season. Oklahoma junior running back and 2004 Heisman runner-up Adrian Peterson, listed at 7-2, rushed for a combined 3,033 yards in his first two years as a college player and will give Quinn a run for his money.
This online sportsbook has also listed Troy Smith, Ohio State senior quarterback, as another strong favorite to win the 72nd Heisman Trophy. A 7-1 bet, Smith threw for 2,282 yards last season and also led the Buckeyes to a convincing 34-20 victory over Quinn and the Fighting Irish in last season’s Fiesta Bowl.
Current betting odds Heisman trophy are:
| Brady Quinn (QB, Notre Dame) Adrian Peterson (RB, Oklahoma) Troy Smith (QB, Ohio State) Michael Bush (RB, Louisville) Steve Slaton (RB, West Virginia) Brian Brohm (QB, Louisville) Chris Leak (QB, Florida) Mike Hart (RB, Michigan) Ted Ginn (WR, Ohio State) Darius Walker (RB, Notre Dame) Drew Tate (QB, Iowa) Marshawn Lynch (RB, Cal) Kenny Irons (RB, Auburn) Chad Henne (QB, Michigan) Kyle Wright (QB, Miami) Drew Stanton (QB, Michigan State) Kenneth Darby (RB, Alabama) JaMarcus Russell (QB, LSU) Drew Weatherford (QB, Florida State) Blake Mitchell (QB, South Carolina) Reggie Ball (QB, Georgia Tech) |
5-2 7-2 7-1 10-1 10-1 12-1 12-1 18-1 18-1 20-1 30-1 35-1 35-1 40-1 50-1 50-1 60-1 60-1 60-1 60-1 60-1 |
For complete NCAA Football odds visit MySportsbook.com.
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