07/19/2008 - Bronx, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jose Molina was hit by a Lenny DiNardo pitch in the 12th inning to force in Derek Jeter as the game-winning run to lift the New York Yankees over the Oakland Athletics, 4-3, in the second bout of a three-game set at Yankee Stadium.
Robinson Cano scored two runs on a game-high four hits for the Yankees, who picked up their sixth straight win in the Bronx.
Ryan Sweeney drove in two runs on two hits for the Athletics, who have dropped four straight for the first time since May.
The game was tied at three going into the bottom of the 12th inning, which Jeter got things going with a lead-off walk. Jeter was able to make it to second on a Bobby Abreu groundout, which forced the A's to intentionally walk Alex Rodriguez. Richie Sexson then drew the conventional walk and with the bases loaded and one out, Molina came to the plate. On a 1-2 pitch, Molina was hit to force in Jeter and end the game which lasted four hours and 45 minutes.
David Robertson (1-0) earned the victory after tossing one scoreless inning in which he allowed one hit and one walk, while striking out one.
DiNardo (1-2) suffered the defeat as he surrendered one run in 1 1/3 innings. DiNardo also allowed two hits and two walks.
The two starting pitchers received no decisions. Joba Chamberlain, who was coming off his first loss as a starter, pitched six solid innings of one-run ball. The hard throwing right-hander yielded six hits and one walk, while striking out eight.
As for Sean Gallagher, he went five innings in which he allowed two runs on seven hits and four walks. Gallagher, who faced the Yankees for the first time in his career, also picked up seven strikeouts.
Heading into the ninth inning, the game was tied at two with Oakland looking for its first lead. Jack Hannahan started the rally with a lead-off single as he was then taken out for pinch-runner, Rajai Davis. Davis stole second and with no outs, crossed the plate on a single to left by Ryan Sweeney.
But the Yanks came right back with a run in the bottom of the frame to send the affair to extra innings. With two outs and the bases empty New York appeared to be in trouble, but Cano smacked a double and came in when Wilson Betemit followed with an RBI single.
The Yankees got on the board with two runs off of four straight hits to start the second inning. Cano smacked a single to left and then raced to third courtesy of a double to right by Betemit. Cano crossed the plate on a Melky Cabrera base hit, and Betemit came around thanks to a double to center off of the bat of Brett Gardner.
Oakland got on the board with a run in the fifth on a sacrifice fly by Sweeney. Matt Murton scored on the deep fly to center after he led off with a double and moved to third on a Wes Bankston single.
In the seventh, the A's knotted the game at two. Bankston led off with a single and two outs later, he moved to third on a Kurt Suzuki double. Bankston then scored on a wild pitch in the dirt by Jose Veras.
Game Notes
The teams entered the day with identical records of 51-45...Gallagher made his second start for the A's since being part of the trade which sent Rich Harden to the Cubs...It was the second hit batter by DiNardo...Before the game, the Athletics placed first baseman Daric Barton on the 15-day disabled list due to a neck strain. The move is retroactive to July 14. In a related move, the team called up Bankston.
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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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