Griffey hit game-ending HR as Reds top Pirates
Baseball Betting Lines
06/30/2008 -
Cincinnati, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ken Griffey Jr. blasted a game-winning two-
run shot in the ninth inning for his 603rd career homer, giving the Cincinnati Reds a dramatic come-from-behind 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in
the opener of a three-game series at Great American Ball Park
Jerry Hairston Jr. homered and doubled in four at-bats while Brandon Phillips
had two singles and a run scored for Cincinnati, which has won three straight.
Francisco Cordero (3-1) was credited with the win after escaping a bases-
loaded jam in the ninth.
Adam LaRoche was 3-for-3 with a two-run homer and a sac fly, accounting for
all three Pittsburgh runs, as the Pirates dropped their second straight and
fourth in their last five games.
Matt Capps (1-3) came on in the ninth, allowing a leadoff double to David Ross
before Griffey connected on his 10th of the season, a line-shot to right-
center, sending the Cincinnati crowd into a frenzy.
Cincy's Aaron Harang held his own through seven frames, surrendering three
runs on seven hits and a walk while fanning eight in the no-decision.
The Bucs' Paul Maholm pitched well over seven innings, allowing two runs on
five hits and two walks while recording five strikeouts. The lefty remained
unbeaten in his last seven starts without a decision.
Pittsburgh notched the game's first run in the second. Ryan Doumit led off
with a double to right-center, moved to third on a groundout and scored on a
sacrifice fly from LaRoche.
Cincy tied it up in the third with a leadoff homer from Hairston, who turned
on a Maholm fastball, driving it into the seats in left.
LaRoche gave Pittsburgh the lead back in the sixth with a two-run homer over
the wall in right-center. Xavier Nady doubled before LaRoche's at-bat.
The Reds cut the lead to one in the bottom half of the sixth. Maholm loaded
the bases on a single, hit batsmen and a walk before Jay Bruce plated a run
with a fielder's choice groundout.
Pittsburgh loaded the bases in the ninth off Cordero with two walks and a hit
batsmen, but failed to get a run across as Doumit grounded out to end the
frame.
Game Notes
Pittsburgh has taken four of seven matchups between the two teams this
season...Tuesday's scheduled starters are Zach Duke (4-5) for Pittsburgh and
Edinson Volquez (10-3) for Cincinnati...The Reds snapped a five-game home
losing streak...Capps blew his fourth save of the season.
<< Rangers use strong bullpen to edge Yankees
Bronx, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Josh Hamilton and Chris Davis each knocked in a
run to push the Texas Rangers past the New York Yankees, 2-1, in the opener of
a three-game set.
Michael Young went 3-for-4, including two doubles, for the Rang
<< Jamison staying with Wizards
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Forward Antawn Jamison will be staying in
Washington as the two-time All-Star signed a contract extension on Monday.
Reports earlier on Monday had the deal at four years and $50 million.
"Signing Antaw
<< Cool heads prevail as Rays nip Red Sox
St. Petersburg, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Gabe Gross smacked a two-run homer to
help the Tampa Bay Rays down the Boston Red Sox, 5-4, in the opener of a
three-game AL East battle at Tropicana Field.
B.J. Upton hit a solo home run, whil
<< Griffey's late blast leads Reds past Pirates
Cincinnati, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ken Griffey Jr. blasted a game-winning two-
run home run in the ninth for his 603rd career four-bagger, giving the
Cincinnati Reds a dramatic come-from-behind 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh
Pirates
<< Lightning quick: Tampa Bay signs Malone, Prospal, Roberts
Tampa, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tampa Bay Lightning made a big splash in the
free agent market on Monday, signing forwards Ryan Malone, Vinny Prospal and
Gary Roberts.
Malone's deal is for seventh years and worth an estimated $31.5 mi
Baltimore's Cintron leaves game >>
Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Baltimore Orioles shortstop Alex Cintron left
Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals in the seventh inning with an
apparent hamstring injury. Baltimore lost the game 6-5.
Cintron pulled up holding
Swisher slams Sox past Tribe >>
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Nick Swisher hit a grand slam and a solo home
run as the Chicago White Sox clubbed the Cleveland Indians, 9-7, in the opener
of a three-game set.
Jim Thome added a three-run home run while Orlando Cabrera w
Baltimore's Cintron to be evaluated Tuesday >>
Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Baltimore Orioles shortstop Alex Cintron left
Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals in the seventh inning with an
apparent hamstring injury. Baltimore lost the game 6-5.
Cintron pulled up holding
Royals rally to beat Orioles in 11 >>
Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Miguel Olivo's pinch-hit homer off George
Sherrill with two outs in the ninth forced extra innings and Jose Guillen
singled in Mike Aviles in the 11th, as the Kansas City Royals came back from
four ru
Griffey hits game-ending HR as Reds top Pirates >>
Cincinnati, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ken Griffey Jr. blasted a game-winning two-
run shot in the ninth inning for his 603rd career homer, giving the Cincinnati
Reds a dramatic come-from-behind 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in
the open
MySportsbook.com, Online Sportsbook and Casino, is celebrating our 9th football season online since our launch in 1997. MySportsbook.com has experienced exponential growth, having taken over $8 billion in Sports and Casino Wagers since we opened our doors.
This year we will accept over $3 billion in wagers. Tens of thousands of winning wagers are created daily for the 300,000 people that have joined our website. In August of 2005, MySportsbook.com was acquired by Sportingbet, a UK company which is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange. Combined, MySportsbook.com and Sportingbet easily form the world's largest internet sportsbook company and one of the internet's most profitable companies. The acquisition has provided for added transparency and accountability to MySportsbook.com customers and thus provides more safety and security for our customers. Our business is audited by BDO Stoy Hayward, one of the largest auditing firms in London, and our accounts are published quarterly on the London Exchange. We encourage you to take a look around and truly hope you enjoy your experience.
Through advertising deals with the top handicapping sites in the world, MySportsbook.com reaches a global audience and is one of the most commonly visited gaming spots on the Internet.
MySportsbook.com offers the largest selection of casino games and sporting wagers on the Internet. We believe that an educated player is a more responsible gambler, thus we provide you with all of the latest news and handicapping information. MySportsbook.com is your ultimate destination for gaming information and wagering. You can start by signing up in the Casino or Sportsbook. Once you sign up you can use your same login in either the casino or Sportsbook. So do it now and start winning serious money Today!
If at any time you have a question, we have numerous people waiting to help you, so don't be afraid to call our customer service department. We do not take any telephone wagers but we can certainly answer any questions you may have about our service.
MySportsbook.com is officially licensed in Antigua as a preferred licensee recognized by the Directorate of offshore gaming of Antigua and Barbuda.
What more could you ask for from an Online Sportsbook?
Brandon Roy Favorite to Win 2007 NBA Rookie of the Year
Portland TrailBlazer’s guard, Brandon Roy, is MySportsbook.com’s overwhelming favorite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year odds.
Despite missing 20 games due to an injury earlier this season, Roy has definitely put up the best numbers of his 1st year peers. In 32 games, Roy is averaging 15.3 PPG, 4.2 boards and 3.5 assists in over 33 minutes of play per game. While most rookies breakdown as the season progresses (see Morrison), Roy is only getting stronger as his playing time and scoring average has increased each month.
With 30 or so games left in the regular season, Roy isn’t a lock for the award by any means. Other rookies are putting together some pretty impressive campaigns and a few could give Roy a run for the award with increased playing time. Heading the list is first pick, Andrea Bargnani of the Toronto Raptors. Even though he has started only two games all season, Bargnani is averaging 10.3 PPPG while shooting 35% from deep.
Randy Foye of the Minnesota Timberwolves could be set to give Roy the best competition NBA Rookie of the Year lines. With the benching of Mike James, Foye looks like he could be the starter in the T-Wolves backcourt for the rest of the season. So far, Foye has averaged 9 PPG and 2.4 assists in just under 21 minutes per game. With his new role of starter, Foye’s numbers will definitely increase. In his first game as the new starting guard this past Sunday, Foye had 10 points; five rebounds and 8 assists. More importantly, he logged 34 minutes of playing time; his third highest run of the season.
Adam Morrison, of the Charlotte Bobcats, was the favorite early on in the season after averaging 15+ PPG through the first month of the season. Ever since his torrid start, Morrison’s point production has declined each month. This really isn’t surprising, considering at 6’8” he only weighs 205 lbs. Obviously he will need to hit the weights big time during the off-season in order to keep from breaking down in the future.
Be sure to log on to MySportsbook.com to bet on the NBA. With the regular season about to hit the homestretch, it is important to point out that MySportsbook.com has the highest credit card acceptance rate in the industry.
To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com - this sportsbook accepts credit cards.
|
