Feldman, bullpen help Rangers complete sweep of Rays
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07/05/2009 -
Arlington, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - David Murphy went 3-for-3 with a run batted
in, as the Texas Rangers completed a three-game sweep of Tampa Bay with a 5-2
victory over the Rays.
The Rangers also extended their overall winning streak to five games, despite
going 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position and stranding nine runners.
Murphy, Elvis Andrus and Marlon Byrd each had a sacrifice fly.
Texas starter Scott Feldman (7-2) got the win after giving up two runs -- one
earned -- on three hits and four walks over six innings. Jason Jennings, C.J.
Wilson and Frank Francisco each threw a perfect inning of relief, with
Francisco notching his 14th save this season.
Rays starter Matt Garza (6-6) gave up five runs on seven hits and two walks in
five frames, and took the loss. Garza also struck out seven for the Rays, who
have lost four in a row.
Carl Crawford had one of Tampa's three hits to extend his hitting streak to 13
games, walked, and scored a run in the loss.
The Rangers got on the scoreboard in the first inning. Leadoff hitter Ian
Kinsler was hit by a pitch, and Murphy's base hit two batters later put
runners on the corners. Byrd then reached on a soft hit to third, plating
Kinsler. Jarrod Saltalamacchia scored on Andrus' sac fly in the second inning
to make it a 2-0 game.
Tampa, though, tied the contest in the third thanks to an error. B.J. Upton
was hit to lead off and went to second after Crawford worked a walk. The
speedy pair then executed a double steal before Evan Longoria lofted a fly to
right field.
Upton tagged up on the play, beating an errant throw to the plate.
Saltalamacchia then tossed the ball into left field trying to catch
Crawford going to third, allowing him to score.
But Texas quickly re-assumed the lead. Michael Young began the home third with
a double, and Murphy's single again put runners on the corners. Byrd walked to
load the bases before Hank Blalock struck out.
The Rangers got a run when Nelson Cruz batted a ball to the right side, and
Rays shortstop Jason Bartlett couldn't hang on to the ball for the force out.
Young scored on the play, but Garza got the next two batters to keep it a one-
run game.
However, Texas tacked on two more runs in the fourth, when the Rangers loaded
the bases with no outs. Sac flies from Murphy and Byrd pushed the Rangers'
lead to 5-2.
The Texas pitching staff sealed the win from there, though it got some help
from a pair of double plays. Crawford and Carlos Pena were each doubled off
first base to end the fifth and sixth innings, respectively.
Jennings worked a flawless seventh, Wilson got three fly outs in the eighth,
and Francisco set the Rays down in order in the ninth to finish off the
victory.
Game Notes
On Sunday, Major League Baseball announced the rosters for this season's All-
Star Game, scheduled for July 14 in St. Louis. Rays third baseman Longoria and
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton were named starters by fan vote. Rays
shortstop Bartlett and outfielders Crawford and Ben Zobrist, as well as
Rangers third baseman Young were named reserves for the American
League...Blalock finished 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and left eight runners
on base...Rays catcher Dioner Navarro went 0-for-3, striking out twice, and
left four runners on...Francisco improved to 14-for-16 in save chances this
season...Garza had won his last two starts, in which he gave up two runs in 15
innings...Texas next visits LA for a three-game series against the Angels,
beginning Monday...The Rays start a three-game home set against Toronto on
Tuesday.
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Arlington, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton is
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Yanks out to cap holiday weekend with sweep of Jays >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Yankees shoot for their fourth straight win
this afternoon, when they try and complete a four-game sweep of the Toronto
Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium.
New York, which has beaten the Jays the last five times it h
Phils try to keep perfect homestand intact against Reds >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Phillies will try to stay unbeaten on
their current homestand when they kick off a four-game series tonight versus
the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park.
Philadelphia entered the residency having lost
Astros welcome Pirates to Minute Maid Park >>
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they take on the National League Central-rival Pittsburgh Pirates tonight in
the first of three straight games from Minute Maid Park.
Houston has won seven of its
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It's impossible to gauge how a team will react after something like the Steve Everett situation, and it probably doesn't matter. That being said, the Bills are going to lose several games this year where they keep things close but fall short in the end to superior teams. Ben Roethlisberger and company could have a field day against Buffalo's decimated defense, but I like the Bills to cover.
BENGALS (-7) at Browns SPORTSBOOK LINES
All you can ask out of your NFL team is that it has a plan. You may not always agree with it as a fan, but as long as it appears the organization is going in some sort of direction, you have to go with it. Which brings us to the Cleveland Browns. You flip a coin to determine whether Chuck Frye or Derek Anderson should start the preseason opener. You start Frye in Week 1, but pull him in the first half. And then you deal him to the Seahawks for a sixth-round pick? Hmm... the Bengals could get six turnovers again this week.
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Tennessee signed ex-Colts cornerback Nick Harper in the offseason so that should help slow down Peyton Manning. Just ask Jason David and the Saints. Oh wait... One of these weeks, I'm going to learn to not pick against Tennessee, which has won seven of its last eight games. But it's not happening against Indy.
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Houston's Mario Williams, the first pick in the '06 draft, has more touchdowns than Reggie Bush after one week. Somehow I don't see that lasting. Meanwhile, Carolina bottled up what was expected to be a pretty high-octane offense in St. Louis in Week 1. Could this be the Panthers' defense everyone expected last year? Maybe. This feels like a 20-16 Carolina win.
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Absolutely love this game. Everyone's favorite pick for this year's surprise team -- the 49ers -- laid an egg on Monday night (not that anyone was watching with the game ending in the middle of the night for those of us on the East Coast). St. Louis wasn't much better, delivering a lackluster effort against the Panthers that included two Steven Jackson fumbles and panic from his fantasy owners. Jackson rebounds this week, and the Rams get their first win.
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Does it scare me to pick Jacksonville to cover a double-digit spread after it scored just 10 points last week against the Titans? Absolutely. But can I bring myself to pick Atlanta under any circumstances? No. Check out this poll on ajc.com. It asks what Atlanta's most urgent deficiency is: offense, defense, specials teams or all of the above. "All of the above" has 57 percent of the votes. Ouch.
SAINTS (-3) at Buccaneers SPORTSBOOKS LINES
I'm picking way too many road teams this week. Oh well. New Orleans has had some time to reflect on its lackluster showing in the opener, and the Buccanneers just aren't a very good football team. Anyone else surprised Tampa Bay hasn't made a move to sign Byron Leftwich? I thought that's what they do.
VIKINGS (+3) at Lions SPORTS BETTING LINES
Run the ball and stop the run. Minnesota can do both, and that will keep them in a lot of games this season. Even though it was only one week, Adrian Peterson looks like he was a steal at No. 7 in last year's draft. Not only will he produce, but Peterson delivers excitement to what otherwise would be one of the league's most boring teams.
DOLPHINS (+3.5) vs. Cowboys SPORTS BETTING LINES
Lost in the Tony Romo lovefest is just how bad the Cowboys' defense was last week. I know they're banged up, but Dallas' 'D' allowed 438 yards to the Giants' offense, and backup running back Derrick Ward averaged 6.8 yards per carry. Meanwhile, Cam Cameron's decision to split carries between Ronnie Brown and Jesse Chatman sounds about as can't-miss as Larry David's plan to show up to Marty Funkhouser's party a night late. Still, gotta go with Miami to cover at home.
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I'm probably missing something, but this game seems too easy. Arizona blew Monday night's game against the 49ers in typical Cardinals fashion, and the Seahawks beat Tampa Bay by two touchdowns. Love Seattle in this one.
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Special teams was a major story line in Week 1. Take a look at the Broncos. They had to rush on to the field to get a Jason Elam field goal as time expired against the Bills. Denver drove into Buffalo territory on eight of 10 drives but came away with just a pair of field goals and a touchdown. Look for more scoring from the Broncos this week against an Oakland defense that gave up 36 points to Detroit in Week 1.
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Everyone talks about Rex Grossman when dissecting the Bears' offense, but Chicago's quarterback got no help in last week's loss to the Chargers. Meanwhile, Kansas City confirmed what we all thought while watching Hard Knocks: The Chiefs are going to stink this year. It could be a rough first month for Larry Johnson fantasy owners. Kansas City's RB was limited to 43 yards on 10 carries in Week 1, and the Chiefs face the Bears, Vikings and Chargers the next three weeks, all formidable run defenses.
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A big dose of Willis McGahee and a usual sound defensive effort will give the Ravens their first win. According to Football Outsiders, no team in the NFL rushed only three defenders on pass plays last year more than the Jets. And according to my special Jets correspondent Ben Stauber, New York did the same in Week 1. Whoever starts at quarterback for the Ravens should have all day to throw.
PATRIOTS (-3) vs. Chargers
Friends and I were discussing how Bill Belichick goes about paying his $500,000 fine for cheating. Does he just write one check to the NFL? Do you need some sort of clearance to make such a monstrous financial transaction? I guess I shouldn't complain about the security deposit I have to put down on my new apartment. Anyway, two of the league's best teams square off in what should be a good one Sunday night. The Patriots always respond well just when you think they're in trouble. And their offensive attack was the story in Week 1.
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Problem with Bears?
Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.
"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."
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Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.
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