Pirates resume set with Colorado
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07/17/2007 -
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Pittsburgh Pirates will be seeing a familiar face on
the opposing mound when they play the second of three consecutive games with
the Colorado Rockies tonight at PNC Park.
Josh Fogg was a mainstay in the Pittsburgh rotation for four years before
being let go by the club following the 2005 season. The right-hander was
signed by the Rockies the following spring and put together a decent debut for
Colorado, posting an 11-9 record with a 5.49 earned run average in 31 starts.
Fogg will be making his first appearance at PNC Park when he takes the mound
tonight. He did face his former club once last season, but it wasn't a
pleasant experience. Fogg was rocked for eight runs and lasted 4 1/3 innings
in a no decision at Coors Field on June 7, 2006.
The 30-year-old picked up a victory in his final start prior to the All-Star
break. Against the Mets on July 4, Fogg allowed five runs (four earned) on
eight hits over six innings in a 17-7 Rockies' rout at Coors Field.
Fogg will be attempting to pitch Colorado to its eighth victory in 11 games.
The Rockies were able to stop a two-game losing streak in Monday's series
opener, when they built a huge early lead before holding on for a 10-8 win
over the Pirates.
Colorado scored five times in the first inning and owned a 9-1 advantage after
2 1/2 frames. Matt Holliday knocked in three of those runs, while Troy
Tulowitzki and Yorvit Torrealba each finished with two RBI on the evening.
Rockies starter Taylor Buchholz couldn't take advantage of that early
offensive eruption, however. The right-hander lasted only four innings and was
touched for six runs (four earned) on nine hits.
Four Colorado relievers managed to hold Pittsburgh scoreless over the final
four innings and preserve the win. LaTroy Hawkins (1-4) was credited with the
victory with 1 1/3 shutout frames and Manny Corpas threw a perfect ninth to
earn his second save of the year.
John Van Benschoten (0-4) was rocked for nine runs in two-plus innings for
Pittsburgh, which suffered its fourth straight loss following the All-Star
break.
Ryan Doumit had two hits and two RBI for the Pirates, while Freddy Sanchez
finished 2-for-5 and scored twice in defeat.
Shane Youman will attempt to end Pittsburgh's current slide and put together a
third straight winning start in this evening's matchup. The rookie left-hander
has impressed since replacing the injured Zach Duke in the rotation two weeks
ago.
Youman earned his first major league win when he limited Milwaukee to two runs
over six innings on July 3. He delivered a similar performance against the
Cubs five days later, as he held Chicago to two runs on six hits over six
frames to help Pittsburgh post a 6-2 triumph.
The 27-year-old will be facing the Rockies for the first time.
Last night's contest was the first meeting between these teams this season.
The Rockies and Pirates split six encounters in 2006, with Pittsburgh taking
two of three games from Colorado at PNC Park. The Rockies are just 5-9 in the
Steel City since 2004.
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Kurt Warner to start, Matt Leinart to watch
Despite the debate that's swirling , Kurt Warner will remain the starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, coach Dennis Green said today. The Arizona Cardinals are the +7 point underdog at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com for this Sunday's game.
Green's comment came in a statement released by the team following an ESPN report that Green decided that rookie Matt Leinart would replace Warner as starter for Sunday's game at Atlanta.
"Generally talking about the starting lineup is not something we do," Green told the AP. "However, given the speculation that was out there we want to make it clear. We're disappointed after last week, but we still expect to be a playoff football team and we fully expect Kurt Warner to be the quarterback that leads us. That has not changed."
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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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