Mets' Santana outduels Phils' Hamels thanks to Francoeur homer

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08/07/2010 - Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jeff Francoeur's leadoff home run in the seventh inning resulted in the game's only run, as Johan Santana and Francisco Rodriguez combined on a five-hitter in New York's 1-0 blanking of Philadelphia in the middle matchup of a three-game series.

Francoeur, who also hit another game-winning opposite-field home run on Tuesday in Atlanta, hit his decisive long ball off Cole Hamels (7-8), who pitched well but was the hard-luck loser after allowing the lone run on six hits while striking out a season-high 11 and not walking a batter for the Phillies, who lost a 12-game home win streak.

Santana (9-6) allowed five hits, walked three and fanned six before Rodriguez recorded the final five outs to earn his 24th save the Mets, who won for just the second time in their last six games.

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Albert Pujols to be This Year's Home Run Champ Says Online Sportsbook

Barry Bonds is a 50-1 long shot to be this year's home run champ odds.  The favorite to be this year's home run champ is none other than Albert Pujols, however.

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Not surprisingly, the favorites to go deep the most times this season are Albert Pujols 5-1, Ryan Howard 6-1, David Ortiz 8-1 and Alex Rodriguez 12-1. With 49 homers, Pujols finished second in the National League behind Howard (58). Pujols is considered the favorite due to the consistent power numbers that he has posted since breaking into the league in 2001. Also one must consider the fact that he played in 16 fewer games then Howard did due to an injury. Howard smashed 58 homers in his first complete season of big league play en route to the National League MVP odds award. He silenced his critics by successfully hitting left-handed pitching. Howard also displayed the ability to use his power to the opposite field. Two attributes which should keep Howard amongst the league leaders in long balls for years to come. From the American League representatives, David Ortiz leads the field. Ortiz was second in the majors last year with 54 home runs. Except for 1999 when he only played in 10 games, Ortiz has improved on his home run numbers each year he has been in the majors (1997).

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Ken Griffey Jr. 100-1

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