Howard, Schneider power Phils past Dodgers
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09/01/2010 -
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ryan Howard and Brian Schneider each hit a
three-run home run as the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Los Angeles Dodgers, 8-4, in the second of three games.
Carlos Ruiz added a two-run single for the Phillies, who have won four of
their last five. Kyle Kendrick (9-7) got the win as he was charged with four
runs on seven hits over five-plus innings of work.
Philadelphia remained three games behind Atlanta for first place in the NL
East as the Braves defeated the Mets on Tuesday. The Phils did stay 1 1/2
games ahead of San Francisco for the NL Wild Card spot as the Giants defeated
Colorado on Tuesday.
James Loney hit a two-run home run and finished the game with three RBI and
Jamey Carroll drove in the other run for the Dodgers, who have dropped three
of four. Carlos Monasterios (3-5) was tagged for five runs on five hits in
just two-plus innings of work to take the loss.
"Monasterios is still learning," said Dodgers manager Joe Torre. "We crept
back into it, but we just couldn't keep the pressure on them when they scored
those last two runs."
The Dodgers struck in the first inning as a bases loaded walk by Loney forced
home Scott Podsednik for a 1-0 lead.
It was short-lived, though, as Jayson Werth doubled to start the second, Shane
Victorino later walked and Schneider crushed the first pitch he saw over the
right field wall for a 3-1 lead.
The Phils added to their lead in the third. Placido Polanco started the frame
with a single and Chase Utley followed with a single. That chased Monasterios
from the mound, as Ramon Troncoso took over, and Howard greeted him with a
shot over the center field wall for a 6-1 advantage.
"It felt good to make contact," Howard said. "It was a fastball, and I just
reacted. It wasn't that I was happy I hit a home run -- I was happy to get a
hit."
The Dodgers got one back in the fifth when Jamey Carroll's groundout scored
Rod Barajas to make it a 6-2 game.
Los Angeles then cut its deficit in half in the sixth as Matt Kemp led off
with a single and Loney followed with a shot over the right field wall to make
it a 6-4 game.
Philadelphia, though, got the runs back in the seventh as Ruiz's pinch-hit,
two-run single gave the team an 8-4 lead.
J.C. Romero set the Dodgers down in order in the seventh while Ryan Madson did
the same in the eighth.
Brad Lidge then worked a 1-2-3 ninth to lock down the win.
Game Notes
Howard hit his first home run in the month of August and it was his first
round-tripper in 13 games...It was the first time since June 29 that the
Phillies hit two home runs in a game...Philadelphia has won three of the five
games with Los Angeles this season...Kendrick improved to 3-3 over six career
starts against LA...Monasterios has dropped his past five decisions...Los
Angeles third baseman Casey Blake went 0-for-4 and had a nine-game hitting
streak snapped.
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American Idol odds : Blake Lewis the Early Standout
An important American Idol betting lines recap from February 20 Guys episode. The 12 men came out flat overall with Blake Lewis appearing to have the early edge after the first hour and a half.
Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off. Randy was not impressed though. Paula thought he started off fantastic. "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either.
Brandon was a little pitchy according to Randy and Paula agreed. Simon said he was a good singer but the song was "too safe" and he needs to make an impact. He was listed at +1200 odds or $1200 paid out on a $100 bet should he win the competition.
Big favorite Sundance came in with a flat version of "Knights in White Satin" and the judges let him have it, including Paula. Randy claimed the song was out of pitch throughout.
Korean American - and a Jenny Woo favorite - Paul Kim was up next. Another pitchy flat one but Randy said he still liked his potential. Kim at +3000 odds was said to have sung a "third rate version of that (George Michael) song" according to Simon Cowell. He sang "Careless Whisper".
22 year old Chris Richardson was up next. He was listed with +1100 odds coming in. He got the best response from the judges though Simon did not believe the vocal was that great.
Nick was boring and pitchy. Simon didn't think he was that bad though and predicted he would be back next week. Nick Pedro was a big +3000 dog coming into this competition.
Beat boxer Blake Lewis was listed with early +1000 odds or $1000 payout on a $100 bet if he were to become the next American Idol winner odds . These of course were the early odds. He was considered original for picking an "odd song". He did not beat box and the judges felt it was the best vocal of the night.
Sanjaya came in as the second biggest favorite after Chris Sligh but his performance Tuesday night was not very good.
Chris Sleigh was the early favorite at +450 odds. Great voice and a great sense of humor. He's a real standout. Randy felt it was on point but maybe ahead of the chorus a little bit. Simon Cowell said he felt like he was in some "sort of weird student gig".
Jared Cotter followed. He was listed with +2000 odds early on to win the competition. The judges felt he needs to take more risks but looked good.
22-year old AJ Talbado, who has tried out for American Idol five times, was up next. "Kind of a theme park performance" said Simon. Though the judges felt he performed okay. Simon did feel AJ might be better than he originally thought.
Phil - this season's military favorite - came into this competition with +1200 odds to win the competition. He was the last to perform. He was certainly strong enough to get through this stage of the competition and perhaps the best one after a shaky start.
Tomorrow night, the ladies perform and I sure hope they do a better job than the boys. Check out all the American Idol betting odds here.
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