Brewers aim to rebound vs. Giants
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07/06/2010 -
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - For Brewers shortstop Alcides Escobar, the All-Star break
can't come soon enough.
The 23-year-old will try to shake off his third crucial error in two games
this evening when Milwaukee hosts the San Francisco Giants for the second game
of four straight at Miller Park.
Escobar made two errors that led to five unearned runs in Sunday's loss to the
Cardinals, then booted a potential double-play ball with one out that helped
key a four-run seventh frame for the Giants in last night's 6-1 setback.
"The key play was the ground ball where we thought we were going to get a
double play and then we went 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position,"
Brewers manager Ken Macha said. "I'm more frustrated then the fans are. The
Giants put the ball in play with the bases loaded and we didn't."
Milwaukee managed just Rickie Weeks' bases-loaded walk in the second inning in
losing for the second straight game and for the third time in four contests.
Starter Dave Bush yielded just one run over six innings, but Kameron Loe was
charged with four runs -- two earned -- while recording just one out in
relief.
All-Star Corey Hart went 2-for-5 with a double in the loss, extending his
hitting streak to 20 games. He is batting .360 (31-for-86) on the run with a
pair of homers and 19 RBI.
Aubrey Huff followed Escobar's error, which allowed one run to score and kept
the bases loaded, with a two-run bloop single and ended with three hits, while
Buster Posey added a solo homer in just San Francisco's second win in 10
games. Jonathan Sanchez earned the win for yielding a run over six innings
with six strikeouts.
"I feel good with the way I'm throwing right now," Sanchez said. "I was able
to go deep into the game and give our bullpen a rest for the most part."
San Francisco will look to win back-to-back games for the first time since
June 20-22 and send Madison Bumgarner to the hill tonight.
The 20-year-old is still searching for his first major league win after
failing to post a decision in four games -- one start -- last season before
losing his first two starts in 2010.
The left-hander, who has never faced Milwaukee, has notched consecutive seven-
inning outings versus the Red Sox and Rockies, allowing seven earned runs. In
Thursday's loss to Colorado, Bumgarner allowed four runs -- three earned -- on
nine hits with five strikeouts.
The Brewers go with 33-year-old Randy Wolf, who picked up a victory over the
Cardinals on Thursday. He allowed just a run on four hits over 6 1/3 innings
of work, improving to 6-7 with a 4.70 earned run average this season.
The lefty is 8-4 with a 3.23 ERA in 16 career starts versus the Giants.
San Francisco, which split six games at Miller Park last year, has won four of
its last five versus Milwaukee after dropping nine of 11 in the series.
<< Votto, Reds resume set with Mets
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selected for the National League All-Star team, there is little doubt he had
some extra motivation when he homered twice in Monday's series opening win
over Ne
<< Cubs' Silva tries to put woes behind him in Arizona
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Cubs' offensive struggles have caught up to starter
Carlos Silva, but the right-hander has reason to be encouraged given his
team's performance on Monday.
Chicago will try to win back-to-back games and hel
<< Phils go for another win over NL East-leading Braves
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The top of the National League East got a little tighter
after the Phillies took yesterday's opener of a three-game series with the
first-place Braves.
Philadelphia will try to inch a little closer to the top spot
<< Pirates begin series against hosting Astros
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tonight when the Houston Astros host the Pittsburgh Pirates in game one of a
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The Astros, who finished fifth in the NL Centr
<< Wilson aims to pitch Rangers into win column vs. Indians
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - C.J. Wilson tries to get the Texas Rangers back on the
winning track this evening when they resume their three-game series with the
Cleveland Indians at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
Texas fell for the fourth time in its
Twins send Pavano to hill in Toronto >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The last time Carl Pavano faced the Toronto Blue Jays he
was rocked in only four innings of work. The Minnesota Twins hurler will shoot
for redemption tonight in the opener of a three-game series at Rogers Centre.
Pavano
Colaiacovo returning to St. Louis >>
St. Louis, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The St. Louis Blues have reportedly re-signed
unrestricted free agent defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo.
According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Colaiacovo has agreed to a two-year
deal worth $4.25 million.
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Rivens returns to Coastal Carolina >>
Durham, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - One-time North Carolina Central assistant coach
Antoine Rivens has returned to the university to become the tight ends and
offensive tackles coach for the Eagles.
Rivens spent the last seven seasons at Coastal C
Rivens returns to N.C. Central >>
Durham, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - One-time North Carolina Central assistant coach
Antoine Rivens has returned to the university to become the tight ends and
offensive tackles coach for the Eagles.
Rivens spent the last seven seasons at Coastal C
Magic reach deal with former Knicks PG Chris Duhon >>
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MySportsbook.com: NFL draft - The NFC South
In part two of MySportsbook.com’s draft preview, we’ll take a look at a division that was extremely disappointing last season: the NFC South. Many “experts” predicted the Panthers to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, of course they could not even make the playoffs in an extremely weak NFC. The Saints definitely made up for the disappointing seasons of their NFC South brethren by exploding out of no where en route to the NFC Championship game. For the avid NFL gambler, it is imperative to pay attention to the NFL draft. Although free agency gets a ton of publicity, the successful franchises build their teams around the draft.
1. New Orleans Saints
Who would have thought this time last year that the Saints would be the favorites to win the NFC South for the 2007 campaign? New Orleans is loaded with firepower on the offensive side of the ball but with the exodus of Joe Horn they will most likely look to draft a WR on Day 1. Despite having the NFL’s 3rd ranked pass defense last season, the Saints will most likely upgrade their CB’s with one of their first two picks. Other possibilities for the Saints will be TE and DT. Because of where they will be selecting (27th), the Saints could go the “best available player” route which could net a LB.
Key additions: Eric Johnson TE, Troy Evans LB, David Patten WR
Key loses: Joe Horn WR,
Team needs: CB, WR, TE, LB, DT
Possible draftees: Aaron Ross CB Texas, Darrelle Revis CB Pitt, Ted Ginn Jr. WR OSU, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Chris Houston CB Arkansas, Greg Olsen TE Miami
2. Carolina Panthers
Carolina was one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL last season. With the signing of David Carr, expect the very first quarterback controversy to come out of Carolina if Jake Delhomme doesn’t rebound quickly from an average 2007 season. With veteran safety Mike Minter getting up there in age, they will look to draft a safety on Day 1 but probably not in the first round. LB is another need with the loss of Chris Draft to go along with Dan Morgan’s concussion problems. If TE Greg Olsen is still on the board, he might be too good to pass up despite their needs on the defensive side of the ball.
Key additions: David Carr QB
Key loses: Chris Draft LB
Team needs: LB, TE, S, OT
Possible draftees: Greg Olsen TE Miami, Patrick Willis LB Ole Miss, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Levi Brown OT PSU
3. Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons were another NFC South team to have a disappointing 2007 season. The Falcons have been plenty busy during the off season with plenty of players coming and going including a new head coach. The Falcons were able to improve their draft position with the trade of coveted backup QB Matt Schaub. High on the list of Day 1 needs will be a defensive end to replace Patrick Kerney and a hard hitting safety since Lawyer Milloy is nearing the end of his career. With an additional 2nd round pick, the Falcons could attempt to trade up to acquire local product WR Calvin Johnson.
Key additions: Joey Harrington QB, Toniu Fonoti OG, Joe Horn WR
Key loses: Justin Griffen RB, Patrick Kerney DE, Matt Lehr OG, Ashley Lelie WR, Matt Schaub QB
Team needs: DE, S, OT, WR, DT
Possible draftees: LaRon Landry S LSU, Amobi Okoye DT Louisville, Levi Brown OT PSU, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas, Alan Branch DT Michigan
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age really caught up to the Bucs last season. The Bucs still have plenty of household names on defense in Ronde Barber, Simeon Rice and Derrick Brooks but the one thing those three have in common is unfortunately age. It is imperative for the Bucs to get much younger, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Despite having bigger needs on the defensive side of the ball, WR Calvin Johnson is the most likely pick if he is still available when the Bucs pick at the four spot. This would suit Bucs’ faithful just fine as Johnson is widely considered the top talent in the draft and it is a position of need for the Bucs.
Key additions: Jeff Garcia QB, Kevin Carter DE, Torrie Cox CB, Cato June LB
Key loses: Dewayne White DE, Sean Mahan OG
Team needs: WR, LB, DE, CB (Youth on defense!)
Possible draftees: Calvin Johnson WR Georgia Tech, Gains Adams DE Clemson, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas
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Odds to win the NFC South:
New Orleans Saints 8-5
Carolina Panthers 2-1
Atlanta Falcons 12-5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-2
Odds to win the NFC:
New Orleans Saints 13-2
Carolina Panthers 7-1
Atlanta Falcons 20-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25-1
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Carolina Panthers 20-1
Atlanta Falcons 50-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 75-1
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