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08/11/2010 - Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Brian McCann's grand slam capped a six-run 10th inning as the Atlanta Braves downed the Houston Astros, 8-2, in the finale of a three-game set.
Alex Gonzalez drove in two runs while Omar Infante finished with an RBI and a run scored for the Braves, who took the last two of the set after dropping the opener.
Tommy Hanson went seven innings in the start and was charged with just one unearned run and two hits with two walks and four strikeouts. He also went 1- for-3 at the plate with an RBI. Billy Wagner (6-2) got the win despite blowing the save in the ninth.
Hunter Pence went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored while Chris Johnson drove in the other run for the Astros, who have dropped six of seven.
Wandy Rodriguez was effective over seven innings, giving up two runs -- one earned -- on five hits with a walk and nine strikeouts. Brandon Lyon (6-5) was tagged with the loss after giving up five runs in 1 1/3 frames.
After blowing a one-run lead in the ninth, the Braves promptly took the lead back and then some in the 10th. With one out and two runners on, Infante put the go-ahead run on the board with a double off the wall in left. After an intentional walk to Melky Cabrera, Gonzalez plated another run with a single, and McCann followed with a pinch-hit grand slam to right for an 8-2 lead.
Takashi Saito pitched around an error in the bottom of the frame to seal the win.
The Braves jumped on top in the first inning as Cabrera hit a one-out double, moved to third on a passed ball and crossed the plate on a Gonzalez groundout for a 1-0 lead.
Hanson retired the first nine batters he faced, but Houston got to him in the fourth. Michael Bourn led off with a single and promptly stole second and third. After Jeff Keppinger walked, Pence singled to bring home Bourn. Hanson retired the next three batters to limit the damage.
Atlanta, though, got the run back in the fifth as Brooks Conrad punched a two- out single, Rick Ankiel followed with a walk and Hanson helped his cause with an RBI single for a 2-1 lead.
Hanson kept Houston from doing anything over the next three innings as the only baserunner he allowed with a one-out walk to Johnson in the seventh.
Jonny Venters worked around a one-out walk in the eighth inning, but Wagner came on to close the game and promptly gave up the lead. Pence started the frame with a single, raced to third on a single from Carlos Lee and came home on a sacrifice fly from Johnson to send the game to extras.
Game Notes
It was the seventh grand slam and second this season for McCann...Atlanta has off on Thursday before beginning a four-game set at home against the Dodgers...Houston starts a three-game set with Pittsburgh at home on Friday...Atlanta took five of the six games against Houston this season.
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September 19, – Despite holding a decided edge in the all-time series, with 24 wins, 2 ties and 10 losses, Team USA is the underdog again heading into the Ryder Cup in Kidare, Ireland this weekend, according to MySportsbook.com. The Europeans have captured four of the past five editions, including their largest victory ever, an 18 ½ to 9 ½ thumping in Michigan in 2004. Current Ryder Cup betting odds favor the Europeans to continue their winning ways; they are a 4-5 bet to take the title, compared to 6-5 for the Americans.
Despite being knocked out in the first round of World Match play by Shaun Micheel, Tiger Woods is predicted to lead the US charge and be their highest point scorer for the week, with odds listed at 9-4 that he outpoints all other American players, including Jim Furyk, Phil Mickelson and Chris DiMarco to name a few. Team USA has four relatively unknown players on the roster but all four are 2007 tournament winners and have posted some of season’s best performances, each earning over $1.5 million on the PGA TOUR. They include Zach Johnson, Vaughan Taylor, JJ Henry and Brett Wetterich.
The experienced European squad includes the likes of Luke Donald, Sergio Garcia, Padraig Harrington, Jose Maria Olazabal and Darren Clarke, who’s emotions will be tested after the passing of his wife to a battle with cancer. Donald and Garcia are in particularly good form and each is a 5-1 bet to lead the European squad in the points race. Donald has proven he can go head to head with Woods at a major event after a run for the $1.2 million purse at the PGA Championship. Garcia’s Ryder Cup credentials prove he’s ready for battle too.
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| Tiger Woods Jim Furyk Phil Mickelson Chris DiMarco David Toms Stewart Cink Chad Campbell Scott Verplank Zach Johnson Vaughan Taylor JJ Henry Brett Wetterich |
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| Sergio Garcia Luke Donald Padraig Harrington Colin Montgomerie Darren Clarke David Howell Lee Westwood Paul Casey Henrik Stenson Jose Maria Olazabal Paul McGinley Robert Karlsson |
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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."
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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