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08/04/2010 - Oakland, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kevin Kouzmanoff delivered the tie-breaking two-run double and Brett Anderson worked seven strong innings to lead Oakland to a 4-3 win over Kansas City in the deciding contest of a three-game set.
Kouzmanoff's two-run double snapped a 2-2 tie and punctuated a four-run sixth inning rally as the Athletics overcame an early deficit to down the Royals for a fifth time in six tries this season.
Coco Crisp and Cliff Pennington each had two hits and scored a run for Oakland, which improved to 25-11 in day games in 2010.
Anderson (3-2) gave up a pair of runs on three hits, while walking one and striking out four and Michael Wuertz struck out the side in order in the ninth to preserve the win and earn his fourth save.
Sean O'Sullivan (1-2) took the loss after allowing all four runs -- three earned -- on six hits while walking two and fanning four over 5 1/3 innings for the Royals, who had a six-game rubber match win streak snapped.
Chris Getz started the game with a walk, moved to third base on a Mike Aviles hit and run single and stayed put when Aviles stole second base. Billy Butler's sacrifice fly plated Getz and moved Aviles to third, from where he scored on a Jose Guillen fielder's choice ground ball.
Pennington started the decisive sixth inning with a single and stolen base and remained at second when Crisp walked. Daric Barton bunted for a base hit and a throwing error on the play by O'Sullivan brought Pennington home with the A's first run and put runners at the corners.
Kurt Suzuki then bounced a ground ball to third that Aviles couldn't field which allowed Crisp to score to tie the game at two.
Jack Cust struck out before Kouzmanoff delivered his two-base hit to center field to deliver Barton and Suzuki to put the A's in front 4-2 and chase O'Sullivanfrom the game.
Kanekoa Texeria took over and worked out of further trouble.
The A's put runners on the corners with one out in the seventh against the Royals' right-hander but could not add to their lead after Barton fouled out on a bunt try and Suzuki flied out.
Yuniesky Betancourt slugged a solo home run to left off Craig Breslow to pull the Royals to within one in the eighth.
Game Notes
Kansas City is 8-6 in rubber games this season...The Royals are 17-20 in one- run games...Oakland has won eight of its last nine day games...The Athletics have won only six of their 15 one-run decisions...Oakland's Mark Ellis went 2- for-4 and has hit safely in 12 straight games against the Royals...The A's are 45-1 when leading after seven innings...Anderson has won both of his career starts against Kansas City...His other win came against the Royals came on August 9 of last season.
<< Gonzalez's two homers help Rockies, Jimenez win
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Carlos Gonzalez hit a pair of homers and drove
in three as Colorado topped San Francisco, 6-1, in the finale of a two-game
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Ryan Spilborghs added two RBI and Troy Tulowitzki posted
<< Cubs come alive in series finale against Brewers
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Aramis Ramirez, Geovany Soto and Blake DeWitt
each hit a three-run homer, as the Chicago Cubs crushed the Milwaukee Brewers,
15-3, to avoid getting swept.
It was a big offensive day for the Cubs, who recor
<< NHL confirms 2011 Heritage Classic
Calgary, AB (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The National Hockey League confirmed on
Wednesday that a second outdoor game will be played next season, an all-
Canadian matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames.
The game is sc
<< Pirates claim Resop, Park off waivers
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed relievers
Chris Resop and Chan Ho Park off waivers on Wednesday.
Resop, pitching for Atlanta, allowed five runs on five hits and three walks
with two strikeouts in two
Broncos bring RB White home to Denver >>
Englewood, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Broncos have signed running
back LenDale White.
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but was waived on May 28, a little bit more than a month after
Injury-riddled Red Sox get some relief in Ellsbury >>
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Red Sox welcomed back leadoff hitter
Jacoby Ellsbury on Wednesday and hope the outfielder lasts longer in his
return than the last time he was activated off the 15-day disabled list.
Ellsbury
Dodgers option Paul, recall Ellis >>
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday
recalled catcher A.J. Ellis from Triple-A Albuquerque and optioned outfielder
Xavier Paul to Albuquerque.
In 19 games for the Dodgers this season, Ellis is batti
Panthers' Otah undergoes another operation on knee >>
Spartanburg, SC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Carolina Panthers starting right tackle
Jeff Otah underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Wednesday morning.
It is not known how long he will be sidelined but head coach John Fox said he
hopes
MySportsbook.com Favors Fighting Irish to win College Football betting odds
According to odds makers at MySportsbook.com, on January 8, the Fighting Irish faithful may be toasting their 14th national title in Arizona – Notre Dame’s first national championship in close to 20 years.
Although MySportsbook.com has listed Notre Dame as the 5-1 favorite to win thecollege football College Football betting, fans in Columbus do not need to cancel their tickets to Glendale just yet. The Ohio State Buckeyes, listed right behind the Irish at 7-1, are also heavy favorites to win college football’s most coveted prize, while West Virginia, USC and the 2007 National Champion Texas Longhorns - all listed at 8-1 – are strong contenders as well.
MySportsbook.com has also posted gambling odds on the conference championships for the ACC, Big 12 and SEC. In the ACC – it could be anyone’s title, particularly for the two schools from the Sunshine State. Florida State and Miami, both listed at 2-1, are favored to win the ACC Championship Game odds, with the ‘Noles hoping to finish in the nation’s top 10 for the first time in five years, and the ‘Canes looking to avenge their 10-7 loss against FSU in last year’s ACC Championship betting.
Moving west to the Big 12, MySportsbook.com has betting lines listing Texas as 7-5 favorites to repeat as conference champions, even though the Longhorns lost their national championship-winning quarterback Vince Young to the NFL. In the south, the Auburn Tigers – led by Heisman-hopeful senior running back Kenny Irons – have been given the best odds to win the SEC Championship odds at 5-2.
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Academy Award Betting Odds for Best Picture Offer Great Value
If there is any category that is not an obvious win for any one nominee in this year's Academy Awards, it would be for Best Picture. Sure the Departed is a 5/7 favorite, but that's hardly anything when we look at Helen Mirren and her "out-of-reach" 1 to 40 odds (which means you would win a whopping $1 for every $40 bet).
For value, take a look at MySportsbook.com Oscars betting odds on my personal favorite, The Queen - a remarkable 12 to 1 long shot. The film hasn't won any pre-awards for Best Picture (compared to The Departed and Little Miss Sunshine), but there is a tremendous following and it is a strong enough film to warrant a surprise win.
TV Guide advises Oscar watchers should be cautioned not to discount the drama "Babel" with its strong social themes about overcoming communication gaps among people of different cultures.
"While 'Babel' lost several guild awards to 'Sunshine' and 'Departed,' it still enjoys loyal support, and historically Oscar voters favor dramas with social messages over comedies like 'Sunshine' and violent crime movies like 'Departed'."
"It hasn't done well in the guilds, which means there isn't much industry support," said Tom O'Neil of awards site TheEnvelope.com, "But several critics are expecting it to win, and that gets my attention." Babel had 7 to 2 odds at press time.
Who is to say independently produced Little Miss Sunshine won't be this year's Crash. Last year, Crash won for Best Motion Picture, shocking those who bet on gay cowboy flick, Brokeback Mountain, as the favorite to win.
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