08/25/2008 - Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Lou Montanez's RBI single in the 14th inning gave the Baltimore Orioles a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox to complete a rain-suspended game that had originally started on April 28.
The game was originally played at U.S. Cellular Field, but since the teams would not meet in Chicago for the rest of the season, it was completed at Camden Yards with Chicago as the home team before the opener of a three-game set.
In the 14th inning, Nick Markakis singled to start the frame and Kevin Millar followed with a single. Alex Cintron moved the batters up a base with a sacrifice bunt and, after Luke Scott was intentionally walked, D.J. Carrasco took the mound. Montanez punched a bloop single to center that brought home Markakis for a 4-3 lead. Juan Castro then grounded into an inning-ending double play.
Rocky Cherry came on in the 14th to close the game and got in trouble as he loaded the bases, but it was with two outs and he got Dye to pop out to pick up his first save of the season.
Aubrey Huff and Ramon Hernandez homered for the Orioles. Starter Daniel Cabrera allowed two runs on four hits with two strikeouts and seven walks over 6 1/3 innings for Baltimore. Alberto Castillo (1-0) got the win for getting the final out of the 13th inning.
Carlos Quentin and Juan Uribe went deep for the White Sox. Javier Vazquez was solid in the start for Chicago, scattering four hits and allowing one run while fanning seven over eight full frames. Horacio Ramirez (1-3) was saddled with the loss.
Hernandez led off the 11th with a home run to left-center off Scott Linebrink to give the Orioles a 3-2 edge, but Uribe countered with a leadoff homer in the home half against Baltimore closer George Sherrill.
Sherrill worked out of a first-and-second, two-out situation by inducing a fly out by A.J. Pierzynski to end the frame.
The rains, which had been steadily increasing since the start of extra innings, came down hard enough to halt play prior to the top of the 12th. After several minutes the game was officially halted.
Huff's one-out homer to right put the O's up by one in the second inning.
Quentin led off the sixth with a homer to left which tied the game, then the Sox forged ahead in the seventh to take a 2-1 lead on Paul Konerko's RBI single off Chad Bradford.
The O's knotted the game in the ninth against Sox closer Bobby Jenks, as Brian Roberts led off with a slicing double to left, stole third and scored on a Melvin Mora single.
Chicago had a runner on third with two down in the 10th, but Brian Anderson missed on a squeeze bunt and Quentin was caught in a rundown.
Game Notes
Huff was ejected in the 10th by first-base umpire Mark Wegner after vehemently arguing a call...Chicago third baseman Joe Crede was activated off the 15-day disabled list before the conclusion of the game. He had been sidelined since July 22 with back lumbar inflammation. The White Sox opened a roster spot by placing outfielder DeWayne Wise on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left adductor muscle.
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JUPITER, Fla. -- The Foorida Marlins are preparing for the likelihood that right-hander
Josh Johnson won't be ready when the season starts April 2.
Grapefruit League action starts Wednesday, but Johnson, penciled in as the No. 2 starter, hasn't even thrown off a mound at full speed since September. He's experienced some soreness in his right forearm.
MySportsbook.com have the Marlins listed with baseball betting lines at +800 to win the NL East this season .
''You guys know the math. If he's not on the hill then he becomes an opening day roster issue,'' manager Fredi Gonzalez said Saturday. ''We're borderline now.''
Johnson, who finished 12-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 2007, was supposed to throw on flat ground Saturday. That was canceled when he woke up with pain.
He played catch on Wednesday with no pain but felt discomfort in a throwing session on Thursday. He's expected to try again Sunday.
''Like we always said from the very beginning, we're going to take it easy on him,'' Gonzalez said. ''He didn't feel right, so we shut him down. We're going to take it back to step one and see where we're at.''
Among the candidates to take Johnson's spot in the rotation are left-hander Chris George and right-handers Yusmeiro Petit and Jose Garcia.
Right-hander Sergio Mitre, who missed most of last season with arm and shoulder problems, also is behind.
With Johnson's status doubtful, Gonzalez said right-hander Ricky Nolasco will stay in the rotation and no longer will be considered a candidate for closer.
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In part two of MySportsbook.com’s draft preview, we’ll take a look at a division that was extremely disappointing last season: the NFC South. Many “experts” predicted the Panthers to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, of course they could not even make the playoffs in an extremely weak NFC. The Saints definitely made up for the disappointing seasons of their NFC South brethren by exploding out of no where en route to the NFC Championship game. For the avid NFL gambler, it is imperative to pay attention to the NFL draft. Although free agency gets a ton of publicity, the successful franchises build their teams around the draft.
1. New Orleans Saints
Who would have thought this time last year that the Saints would be the favorites to win the NFC South for the 2007 campaign? New Orleans is loaded with firepower on the offensive side of the ball but with the exodus of Joe Horn they will most likely look to draft a WR on Day 1. Despite having the NFL’s 3rd ranked pass defense last season, the Saints will most likely upgrade their CB’s with one of their first two picks. Other possibilities for the Saints will be TE and DT. Because of where they will be selecting (27th), the Saints could go the “best available player” route which could net a LB.
Key additions: Eric Johnson TE, Troy Evans LB, David Patten WR
Key loses: Joe Horn WR,
Team needs: CB, WR, TE, LB, DT
Possible draftees: Aaron Ross CB Texas, Darrelle Revis CB Pitt, Ted Ginn Jr. WR OSU, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Chris Houston CB Arkansas, Greg Olsen TE Miami
2. Carolina Panthers
Carolina was one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL last season. With the signing of David Carr, expect the very first quarterback controversy to come out of Carolina if Jake Delhomme doesn’t rebound quickly from an average 2007 season. With veteran safety Mike Minter getting up there in age, they will look to draft a safety on Day 1 but probably not in the first round. LB is another need with the loss of Chris Draft to go along with Dan Morgan’s concussion problems. If TE Greg Olsen is still on the board, he might be too good to pass up despite their needs on the defensive side of the ball.
Key additions: David Carr QB
Key loses: Chris Draft LB
Team needs: LB, TE, S, OT
Possible draftees: Greg Olsen TE Miami, Patrick Willis LB Ole Miss, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Levi Brown OT PSU
3. Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons were another NFC South team to have a disappointing 2007 season. The Falcons have been plenty busy during the off season with plenty of players coming and going including a new head coach. The Falcons were able to improve their draft position with the trade of coveted backup QB Matt Schaub. High on the list of Day 1 needs will be a defensive end to replace Patrick Kerney and a hard hitting safety since Lawyer Milloy is nearing the end of his career. With an additional 2nd round pick, the Falcons could attempt to trade up to acquire local product WR Calvin Johnson.
Key additions: Joey Harrington QB, Toniu Fonoti OG, Joe Horn WR
Key loses: Justin Griffen RB, Patrick Kerney DE, Matt Lehr OG, Ashley Lelie WR, Matt Schaub QB
Team needs: DE, S, OT, WR, DT
Possible draftees: LaRon Landry S LSU, Amobi Okoye DT Louisville, Levi Brown OT PSU, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas, Alan Branch DT Michigan
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age really caught up to the Bucs last season. The Bucs still have plenty of household names on defense in Ronde Barber, Simeon Rice and Derrick Brooks but the one thing those three have in common is unfortunately age. It is imperative for the Bucs to get much younger, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Despite having bigger needs on the defensive side of the ball, WR Calvin Johnson is the most likely pick if he is still available when the Bucs pick at the four spot. This would suit Bucs’ faithful just fine as Johnson is widely considered the top talent in the draft and it is a position of need for the Bucs.
Key additions: Jeff Garcia QB, Kevin Carter DE, Torrie Cox CB, Cato June LB
Key loses: Dewayne White DE, Sean Mahan OG
Team needs: WR, LB, DE, CB (Youth on defense!)
Possible draftees: Calvin Johnson WR Georgia Tech, Gains Adams DE Clemson, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas
It is never too early to start betting on the NFL. Log on to MySportsbook.com to checkout all of the NFL futures for the upcoming season. On the clock: the NFC North
Odds to win the NFC South:
New Orleans Saints 8-5
Carolina Panthers 2-1
Atlanta Falcons 12-5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-2
Odds to win the NFC:
New Orleans Saints 13-2
Carolina Panthers 7-1
Atlanta Falcons 20-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25-1
Odds to win the Super Bowl:
New Orleans Saints 18-1
Carolina Panthers 20-1
Atlanta Falcons 50-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 75-1
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