08/20/2008 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Tigers will try to complete their second consecutive three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers, as the two teams conclude their set tonight in Arlington.
Detroit has won all five of its meetings with Texas this year -- plating at least eight runs in each win -- and has won seven straight over the Rangers dating back to last year. That includes a three-game sweep at home on April 22-24.
The Tigers haven't swept the Rangers in Texas since May 1-3, 2001.
Detroit used a nine-run seventh inning on Tuesday versus Texas to coast to an 11-3 win. Matt Joyce hit a three-run homer in the frame, his second long ball of the game. Edgar Renteria also went deep in the inning, while Gary Sheffield, Miguel Cabrera and Magglio Ordonez each drove in a run in the win.
Former Ranger Armando Galarraga earned the win with six innings of three-run ball, lifting Detroit to its fourth win in six games. The Tigers, though, are still 11 games back in the wild card race and 10 1/2 games off the pace in the American League Central.
Chris Davis had a three-run homer to account for all of the offense for Texas, which has dropped three in a row and 11 of its last 13 overall. Vicente Padilla was saddled with the loss as he gave up five runs in six-plus innings of work.
Texas got some good news before the game when it learned that All-Star second baseman Ian Kinsler might not need surgery on his sports hernia, which would have ended his season, as the ailment might be just a strain and not a tear.
However, the Rangers did see designated hitter Milton Bradley leave last night's game in the seventh inning due to soreness in his left knee.
Kevin Millwood will make his second start for the Rangers since returning from a stint of his own on the disabled list due to a strained right groin. He faced Tampa Bay on Friday and took the loss, allowing five runs on 10 hits -- including four homers -- with seven strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings.
The right-hander is 6-7 with a 5.58 earned run average this year and 3-4 with a 4.23 ERA in nine career starts versus the Tigers, who he faces for the first time this year tonight.
Detroit starter Nate Robertson will also face the Rangers for the first time this season, a club he is 3-4 against in 10 career starts with a 3.67 ERA.
The left-hander has endured a rough season for the Tigers. He halted an eight- start winless stretch (0-2) with 7 2/3 innings of one-run ball on August 10 versus Oakland, but fell right back into the loss column on Friday after allowing five runs (4 earned) on eight hits over 5 1/3 innings versus Baltimore.
Robertson is 7-9 with a 5.87 ERA this year.
<< Pirates wrap up short set in St. Louis
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Right-hander Todd Wellemeyer goes for an eighth start
without a loss tonight when the St. Louis Cardinals host the Pittsburgh
Pirates in the second and final game of an abbreviated two-game set at Busch
Stadium.
Wellemeye
<< Lilly goes for Cubs against Reds
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Lefty Ted Lilly can reverse the result of his lone loss in
10 starts when the Chicago Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds in the middle test of
a three-game series tonight at Wrigley Field.
A 32-year-old Californian, Lilly is 5-
<< Royals, Indians resume three-game series in Cleveland
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Lefty Zach Jackson makes his second appearance in a
Cleveland uniform tonight when the Indians take on the visiting Kansas City
Royals in the second of three midweek games at Progressive Field.
Jackson, a supplemental 2004
<< Red Wings re-sign Downey
Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Red Wings re-signed forward Aaron
Downey to a one-year, two-way undisclosed contract Wednesday.
Downey signed with Detroit last season following a training camp tryout and
appeared in 56 game
Phils send Myers to hill in second test with Nats >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Brett Myers' season turnaround began with a victory over
Washington almost a month ago. The Philadelphia Phillies hurler will try to
continue his resurgence against the Nationals tonight, and hand them their
12th s
White Sox try to finish off home sweep of Mariners >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The American League Central division-leading Chicago White
Sox will shoot for their fifth straight win and a three-game sweep of the
Seattle Mariners this afternoon at U.S. Cellular Field.
Chicago remained one game
Mets' Pelfrey toes rubber versus Braves >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Mike Pelfrey tries to win for the 10th time in his last 12
decisions this evening when the New York Mets play the middle test of their
three-game series with the Atlanta Braves at Shea Stadium.
Pelfrey's emergence ha
Rolling Red Sox shoot for another win in Baltimore >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Red Sox try for their fourth straight road win
this evening, when they attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the
Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
Boston continued to thrive without Manny Ramirez
MySportsbook.com: NBA Championship Odds
With the playoffs about two months away, the top two teams in the Western Conference are the clear cut leaders to win the NBA Championship. The Dallas Mavericks have the best record in the NBA (44-9) and have been absolutely scorching since the second week of the season. What makes the Mavs’ record more impressive is the fact that they dropped their first four games of the season. Currently they have won 17 out of their last 18 and are MySportsbook.com’s favorite (2-1) to win it all. Right behind the Mavs are the Pacific leading Phoenix Suns (39-13). Last season, the Suns lost in the Conference Finals to non-other then the Mavericks four games to two. Of course the Suns were without center Amare Stoudemire who has is averaging 19.9 PPG and 9.5 RPG since coming back from his knee injury. Unlike the Mavs, the Suns have struggled a bit lately having lost their last three and four out of their last seven. Of course the main reason for their three straight loses is due to the absence of two time MVP Steve Nash, who is out with a shoulder injury. Heads-up, the Mavs have beaten the Suns in both of their meetings this season.
In the Eastern Conference, the Pistons (32-19) are the favorites to win it all at 6-1. The addition of Chris Webber seems to have been a good move for the Pistons. Since coming over from the 76ers, Webber has averaged 13.1 PPG and 7.3 RPG and the Pistons are 11-4. Even though the defending champion Heat are currently on the playoff making cusp, they are the Eastern Conference team that is getting the most action to win it all (9-1). The fact that Shaquille O’Neal is back in the starting lineup after missing 39 games probably has something to do with this. No doubt, Shaq makes a difference when in the lineup as their winning six out of their last seven would indicate.
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Boston Celtics 5000-1
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Chicago Bulls 20-1
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Denver Nuggets 25-1
Detroit Pistons 6-1
Golden State Warriors 250-1
Houston Rockets 12-1
Indiana Pacers 60-1
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Minnesota T-Wolves 200-1
New Jersey Nets 50-1
New Orleans Hornets 150-1
New York Knicks 150-1
Orlando Magic 75-1
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Phoenix Suns 5-2
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Chiefs' Treen Green out for Sunday's game
How long Trent Green will remain sidelined is unknown. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday he will miss a second straight start Sunday when the Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers.
A two-time Pro Bowler, Green was going into a feet-first hook slide when he was knocked unconscious by a thunderous, head-snapping hit from Cincinnati's Robert Geathers.
Oddsmakers at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com currently have the Chiefs listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers.
The 49ers got beat by Philadelphia 38-24 as a 6.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).
Alex Smith completed 27-of-46 passes for 293 yards with a touchdown. Michael Robinson rushed for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns on five carries.
The Chiefs lost 9-6 to Denver last week as an 11-point underdog. The combined score was well UNDER the posted over/under total (38).
Larry Johnson rushed for 126 yards on 27 carries. Damon Huard completed 17-of-23 passes for 133 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.
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