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04/22/2009 - Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Miguel Tejada batted 2-for-5 with a double and three runs batted in, as the Houston Astros topped Los Angeles, 8-5, snapping the Dodgers' eight-game winning streak.
Carlos Lee hit a two-run homer as part of a two-hit effort in Tuesday's game, the opener of a three-game series. Kaz Matsui finished with a hit, two walks and two RBI as Houston snapped a two-game slide.
Russ Ortiz (1-0) started for the Astros and allowed three runs on three hits and five walks in five innings. It was his second start this season, and first win since April 20, 2007, when he pitched with the Giants. Ortiz missed time with multiple stints on the disabled list in 2007 and did not pitch at all in 2008 after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Jose Valverde escaped a bases-loaded situation in the ninth inning, despite appearing to injure his right leg, to nail down his first save this season.
Manny Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, a walk and three total RBI for the Dodgers, who hadn't lost since April 10 against Arizona and were coming off sweeps of San Francisco and Colorado. Matt Kemp went 2-for-4 for LA and has now hit safely in all 14 games to begin the season.
Clayton Kershaw (0-1) took the loss after allowing six runs on eight hits in 4 1/3 innings.
<< Phillies rout Brewers despite Braun's big night
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pedro Feliz went 3-for-4 with a homer,
three RBI, and two runs scored, while veteran Jamie Moyer pitched a solid six-
plus innings as the Philadelphia Phillies routed the Milwaukee Brewers, 11-4,
in the
<< Nationals win two in a row, edge Braves
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Shairon Martis now has two of Washington's
three wins on the season, throwing six solid innings as the Nationals managed
to slip by Atlanta, 4-3.
The 22-year-old Martis (2-0), who was credited with Washi
<< Ramirez powers Cubs past Reds
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Aramis Ramirez had three hits and three runs
batted in, as the Chicago Cubs dealt the Cincinnati Reds a 7-2 final
in the opener of a three-game series from Wrigley Field.
Micah Hoffpauir hit a so
<< Huff leads O's in pounding of ChiSox
Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Aubrey Huff blasted a pair of two-run homers
to support a solid effort by Brad Bergesen in his major league debut, as the
Baltimore Orioles defeated the Chicago White Sox, 10-3, in the opener of a
three-g
Seattle, Washburn continue strong start against Rays >>
Seattle, WA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jarrod Washburn tossed seven strong innings to
earn his third win in as many starts to open the season, as the Seattle
Mariners opened a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 4-2 win
at Safe
Sharks avoid 3-0 hole, top Ducks in Game 3 >>
Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Patrick Marleau's power-play goal in the third
period provided the difference, as the San Jose Sharks saved their Western
Conference quarterfinal series with a 4-3 win over Anaheim in Game 3.
The top-seed
Lakers jump on Jazz early, take 2-0 series lead >>
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kobe Bryant scored 18 of his 26 points in
the second half, as the Los Angeles Lakers took a 2-0 series lead against the
Utah Jazz with a 119-109 victory in Game 2 of their Western Conference
quarter
Matthews' double lifts Angels over Tigers >>
Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Gary Matthews Jr. doubled in the winning run
in the eighth inning and added a sacrifice fly, as Los Angeles held on to
defeat the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in the opener of a three-game series at Angel
Stadium
Oddsmakers have released the odds for the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry has been made the opening favorite.
Seattle took Curry with the fourth overall pick in April's NFL draft and plan on inserting him into its starting lineup right away. The Hawks traded linebacker Julian Peterson in the offseason, so Curry is expected to have a significant role in Seattle's defense next year and that's one of the primary reasons he is the favorite to win the NFL ROY Award.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook MySportsbook.com have made Curry a 5/1 favorite to win this year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. Given that he was the best defensive prospect in this year's draft and how he'll have plenty of opportunities to make plays in '09, Curry offers a ton of value at 5/1.
Another thing working for Curry is the position he plays. A linebacker has won the defensive ROY award six straight times and eight of the last nine years. Jerod Mayo, Patrick Willis, DeMeco Ryans, Shawne Merriman, Jonathan Vilma, Terrell Suggs, Kendrell Bell and Brian Urlacher were the most recent linebackers to take home the award.
Following Curry at 5/1 are Tyson Jackson (Chiefs) at 7/1, James Laurinaitas (Rams) at 8/1, Brian Orakpo (Redskins) at 10/1, Rey Maualuga (Bengals) at 10/1 and Jerry Peria (Falcons) at 10/1.
All the players mentioned above are expected to start for their respective teams, but Jackson and Peria are going to have a tough time being recognized on a national level given they're both defensive linemen. D-linemen rarely put up the numbers that it takes to win an individual award like the ROY.
A couple of players with some value are Clay Matthews (Packers) at 12/1 and Larry English (Chargers) at 15/1. Matthews is expected to start at outside linebacker in Green Bay's new 3-4 defense and could rack up a ton of tackles. English, who was an impressive player at Northern Illinois, is expected to be a situational pass rusher for the Chargers and could rack up a ton of sacks.
For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, see below. And for complete odds for the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, click the link provided.
2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award
Robert Ayers (DEN) 12/1
Ron Brace (NE) 25/1
Everette Brown (CAR) 16/1
Darius Butler (NE) 40/1
Patrick Chung (NE) 30/1
Aaron Curry (SEA) 5/1
Brian Cushing (HOU) 12/1
Vontae Davis (MIA) 30/1
Louis Delmas (DET) 30/1
Larry English (SD) 15/1
Evander Hood (PIT) 25/1
Tyson Jackson (KC) 7/1
Malcolm Jenkins (NO) 25/1
Paul Kruger (BAL) 50/1
James Laurinaitas (STL) 8/1
Sen'Derrick Marks (TEN) 20/1
Clay Matthews (GB) 12/1
Aaron Maybin (BUF) 15/1
Rey Maualuga (CIN) 10/1
Roy Miller (TB) 20/1
Michael Mitchell (OAK) 45/1
Fili Moala (IND) 30/1
Brian Orakpo (WAS) 10/1
Jerry Peria (ATL) 10/1
B J Raji (GB) 7/1
Clint Sintim (NYG) 35/1
Alphonso Smith (DEN) 40/1
David Verkune (CLE) 20/1
Jason Williams (DAL) 30/1
Field (Any Other Player) 6/1
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