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06/05/2010 - Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Back-to-back RBI singles from Gerardo Parra and Ryan Roberts in the bottom of the ninth gave the Diamondbacks a thrilling 7-6 victory over Colorado in the opener of a three-game set at Chase Field.
Holding a 6-5 lead, Manuel Corpas (1-3) took the mound for the Rockies in the ninth. Mark Reynolds was hit by a pitch to start the frame. Edwin Jackson came on as a pinch-runner for Reynolds. Chris Young singled before Parra's RBI base hit to left tied the contest. Pinch-hitter Roberts stepped to the plate and laced a 1-0 pitch up the middle to plate the winning run, which snapped Arizona's 10-game skid.
Justin Upton hit a two-run homer for the Diamondbacks, who haven't lost 11 straight games since June 18-29, 2004. Reynolds knocked in two runs for Arizona, which got a solo homer from Young.
Starter Ian Kennedy gave up six runs -- three earned -- on five hits in six frames. He also fanned eight batters and walked two in a no-decision. Chad Qualls (1-2) pitched a perfect top of the ninth to pick up the win.
Ian Stewart hit a three-run homer for the Rockies, who fell to 2-2 on a six- game road trip. Seth Smith smacked a two-run home run for Colorado, which got a solo homer from Carlos Gonzalez.
Aaron Cook allowed three runs on four hits in a five-inning start. He also struck out five and walked two in a no-decision.
With the score tied at three, the Rockies plated three runs in the top of the sixth to go ahead. Troy Tulowitzki reached first on Kelly Johnson's fielding error before stealing second. After Brad Hawpe grounded out, Miguel Olivo walked to put men on first and second with two outs. Stewart stepped to the plate and deposited the ball into the right-field seats to make it 6-3.
Arizona got a run back in the home half on Young's solo blast to left. The Diamondbacks loaded the bases with two outs later in the frame, but Upton grounded into a fielder's choice.
Reynolds' sacrifice fly in the seventh cut the gap to 6-5. Stephen Drew scored on the play after starting the inning with a triple.
The Diamondbacks failed to take advantage of a golden opportunity in the eighth. Chris Snyder and pinch-hitter Conor Jackson hit consecutive one-out singles off Matt Belisle. Randy Flores came in from the bullpen and walked Johnson to load the bases. Rafael Betancourt relieved Flores and struck out Upton and Drew to get out of the jam.
Gonzalez's solo homer to right-center in the top of the first made it 1-0 in favor of the Rockies. Arizona, though, got a two-run homer from Upton in the home half to take a 2-1 lead.
Colorado went back in front on Smith's two-run home run in the top of the third. The Diamondbacks responded again in the bottom half on Reynolds's sacrifice fly to make it a 3-3 game.
Game Notes
The Rockies lead the season series with the Diamondbacks, 4-3...Arizona started a 10-game homestand on Friday...Reynolds left the game after being hit on the left hand in the ninth....Arizona left 12 men on base.
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NFL betting action is back! At MySportsbook, all of the pro football odds are posted for the NFC North. Check out how we see the four teams in this cloudy division stacking up this year in the chase for the playoffs! Green Bay Packers (+125) - With QB Aaron Rodgers leading the offense and DC Dom Capers working his magic on defense, the Packers are a real force to be reckoned with.
Virtually nothing changed on this offense for Green Bay from last year to this year, save for the addition of rookie OT Brian Bulaga to the bunch. Expect more huge numbers from the Pack, and a relatively favorable schedule should get them over the hump and into the playoffs once again this season. My NFL Betting Predictions: 11-5, 1st place in NFC North Minnesota Vikings (+130) - There are still too many unknowns about the Vikes this year. There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not.
There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not. Play this weekly NFL Football Contestto see if you can win.
Chicago Bears (+350) - The Bears are probably a bit of an overhyped team once again this year.No, we don't think it is plausible for QB Jay Cutler to have as bad of a season as he did last year, and we do think the additions of RB Chester Taylor and DE Julius Peppers are going to help immensely, but there's still something in the water in the Windy City that we aren't so sure about. Maybe Chicago finds its way to .500... but then again, maybe it doesn't. If Favre comes back, Cutler might be the worst quarterback in this division this year.
Detroit Lions (+1500) - The Lions are probably once again going to be the whipping boys for the rest of the teams in the NFC North, but they aren't just going to roll over and die once again. There is some real talent amassing on this team offensively, as the combination of QB Matt Stafford, RB Jahvid Best, WR Calvin Johnson, and TE Brandon Pettigrew should put a bunch of points on the board if the offensive line can even remotely hold up. The questions really lie on defense, where it feels like DT Ndamukong Suh is going to be trying to stop opposing teams all by himself. This year should show some marked improvement in the Motor City.
The Patriots will make NFL betting fans a lot of money this season, get in early and enjoy the cash.
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