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Friday, September 19
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Hot Lines: Friday's best MLB bets
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Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees (-200, 10 1/2)
New York has won four straight against Baltimore (67-84) to take an 8-7 lead in the season series. Right fielder Bobby Abreu has enjoyed facing the Orioles, batting .434 against them this year, including 10-for-19 (.526) with seven runs and four RBIs in six games at Yankee Stadium.
Abreu had a huge night on Thursday with two homers and six RBIs in a 9-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. The lopsided game allowed the Yankees to pull some of their starters early as they turned in the kind of effort they expected to have more frequently in 2008.
Carl Pavano (3-1, 5.26 ERA) will start Friday for New York after being booed off the mound in his last appearance. Pavano won Sunday against Tampa Bay by giving up four runs in 5 1-3 innings, but left with a stiff left hip to the jeers of a sellout crowd.
Radhames Liz (6-5, 6.90) will start for Baltimore after turning in the best start of his career his last time out. Liz gave up five hits in eight scoreless innings Sunday in a 7-3 win over Minnesota.
The second-year right-hander has started against the Yankees once, yielding three runs in 4 2-3 innings and not getting a decision in a 9-4 loss on Aug. 22.
Pick: Over
Philadephia Phillies at Florida Marlins (+125, 8 1/2)
Philadelphia (86-67), which has a one-half game lead over the New York Mets in the division race, is on its longest run since winning nine straight in 2006.
Philadelphia's rotation has had an outstanding run, giving up three runs or less in six of its last seven games.
Myers (10-11, 4.06 ERA) has had a resurgence that has been instrumental in the Phillies' playoff push. He is 7-2 with a 1.80 ERA in 11 starts since being recalled from the minor leagues on July 20.
The right-hander is coming off his second complete game of the season, giving up two hits as Philadelphia beat Milwaukee 6-1 in the second game of a doubleheader on Sunday.
Even with All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez (shoulder) out of the lineup, the Marlins beat fading Houston 8-1 on Thursday night. Ramirez's status for Friday's game is uncertain.
Cameron Maybin took Ramirez's place batting leadoff and Alfredo Amezaga moved to shortstop. If Ramirez still can't play, Amezaga will likely be back at shortstop and playing behind Josh Johnson (5-1, 3.30 ERA).
Johnson, who returned July 10 for his first start since undergoing elbow ligament replacement surgery last year, has allowed three runs or fewer in 11 of his past 12 outings.
The right-hander earned a win in his last outing, allowing two runs and six hits while striking out a career-high nine batters in six innings as Florida beat Washington 4-2 on Saturday night.
Johnson is 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA in two starts versus the Phillies this season, and 2-1 with a 3.62 ERA in four starts and two relief appearances against them all-time.
Pick: Marlins
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Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees (-200, 10 1/2)
New York has won four straight against Baltimore (67-84) to take an 8-7 lead in the season series. Right fielder Bobby Abreu has enjoyed facing the Orioles, batting .434 against them this year, including 10-for-19 (.526) with seven runs and four RBIs in six games at Yankee Stadium.
Abreu had a huge night on Thursday with two homers and six RBIs in a 9-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. The lopsided game allowed the Yankees to pull some of their starters early as they turned in the kind of effort they expected to have more frequently in 2008.
Carl Pavano (3-1, 5.26 ERA) will start Friday for New York after being booed off the mound in his last appearance. Pavano won Sunday against Tampa Bay by giving up four runs in 5 1-3 innings, but left with a stiff left hip to the jeers of a sellout crowd.
Radhames Liz (6-5, 6.90) will start for Baltimore after turning in the best start of his career his last time out. Liz gave up five hits in eight scoreless innings Sunday in a 7-3 win over Minnesota.
The second-year right-hander has started against the Yankees once, yielding three runs in 4 2-3 innings and not getting a decision in a 9-4 loss on Aug. 22.
Pick: Over
Philadephia Phillies at Florida Marlins (+125, 8 1/2)
Philadelphia (86-67), which has a one-half game lead over the New York Mets in the division race, is on its longest run since winning nine straight in 2006.
Philadelphia's rotation has had an outstanding run, giving up three runs or less in six of its last seven games.
Myers (10-11, 4.06 ERA) has had a resurgence that has been instrumental in the Phillies' playoff push. He is 7-2 with a 1.80 ERA in 11 starts since being recalled from the minor leagues on July 20.
The right-hander is coming off his second complete game of the season, giving up two hits as Philadelphia beat Milwaukee 6-1 in the second game of a doubleheader on Sunday.
Even with All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez (shoulder) out of the lineup, the Marlins beat fading Houston 8-1 on Thursday night. Ramirez's status for Friday's game is uncertain.
Cameron Maybin took Ramirez's place batting leadoff and Alfredo Amezaga moved to shortstop. If Ramirez still can't play, Amezaga will likely be back at shortstop and playing behind Josh Johnson (5-1, 3.30 ERA).
Johnson, who returned July 10 for his first start since undergoing elbow ligament replacement surgery last year, has allowed three runs or fewer in 11 of his past 12 outings.
The right-hander earned a win in his last outing, allowing two runs and six hits while striking out a career-high nine batters in six innings as Florida beat Washington 4-2 on Saturday night.
Johnson is 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA in two starts versus the Phillies this season, and 2-1 with a 3.62 ERA in four starts and two relief appearances against them all-time.
Pick: Marlins
Friday, September 19
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Hot Lines: Friday's best MLB bets
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Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees (-200, 10 1/2)
New York has won four straight against Baltimore (67-84) to take an 8-7 lead in the season series. Right fielder Bobby Abreu has enjoyed facing the Orioles, batting .434 against them this year, including 10-for-19 (.526) with seven runs and four RBIs in six games at Yankee Stadium.
Abreu had a huge night on Thursday with two homers and six RBIs in a 9-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. The lopsided game allowed the Yankees to pull some of their starters early as they turned in the kind of effort they expected to have more frequently in 2008.
Carl Pavano (3-1, 5.26 ERA) will start Friday for New York after being booed off the mound in his last appearance. Pavano won Sunday against Tampa Bay by giving up four runs in 5 1-3 innings, but left with a stiff left hip to the jeers of a sellout crowd.
Radhames Liz (6-5, 6.90) will start for Baltimore after turning in the best start of his career his last time out. Liz gave up five hits in eight scoreless innings Sunday in a 7-3 win over Minnesota.
The second-year right-hander has started against the Yankees once, yielding three runs in 4 2-3 innings and not getting a decision in a 9-4 loss on Aug. 22.
Pick: Over
Philadephia Phillies at Florida Marlins (+125, 8 1/2)
Philadelphia (86-67), which has a one-half game lead over the New York Mets in the division race, is on its longest run since winning nine straight in 2006.
Philadelphia's rotation has had an outstanding run, giving up three runs or less in six of its last seven games.
Myers (10-11, 4.06 ERA) has had a resurgence that has been instrumental in the Phillies' playoff push. He is 7-2 with a 1.80 ERA in 11 starts since being recalled from the minor leagues on July 20.
The right-hander is coming off his second complete game of the season, giving up two hits as Philadelphia beat Milwaukee 6-1 in the second game of a doubleheader on Sunday.
Even with All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez (shoulder) out of the lineup, the Marlins beat fading Houston 8-1 on Thursday night. Ramirez's status for Friday's game is uncertain.
Cameron Maybin took Ramirez's place batting leadoff and Alfredo Amezaga moved to shortstop. If Ramirez still can't play, Amezaga will likely be back at shortstop and playing behind Josh Johnson (5-1, 3.30 ERA).
Johnson, who returned July 10 for his first start since undergoing elbow ligament replacement surgery last year, has allowed three runs or fewer in 11 of his past 12 outings.
The right-hander earned a win in his last outing, allowing two runs and six hits while striking out a career-high nine batters in six innings as Florida beat Washington 4-2 on Saturday night.
Johnson is 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA in two starts versus the Phillies this season, and 2-1 with a 3.62 ERA in four starts and two relief appearances against them all-time.
Pick: Marlins
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Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees (-200, 10 1/2)
New York has won four straight against Baltimore (67-84) to take an 8-7 lead in the season series. Right fielder Bobby Abreu has enjoyed facing the Orioles, batting .434 against them this year, including 10-for-19 (.526) with seven runs and four RBIs in six games at Yankee Stadium.
Abreu had a huge night on Thursday with two homers and six RBIs in a 9-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. The lopsided game allowed the Yankees to pull some of their starters early as they turned in the kind of effort they expected to have more frequently in 2008.
Carl Pavano (3-1, 5.26 ERA) will start Friday for New York after being booed off the mound in his last appearance. Pavano won Sunday against Tampa Bay by giving up four runs in 5 1-3 innings, but left with a stiff left hip to the jeers of a sellout crowd.
Radhames Liz (6-5, 6.90) will start for Baltimore after turning in the best start of his career his last time out. Liz gave up five hits in eight scoreless innings Sunday in a 7-3 win over Minnesota.
The second-year right-hander has started against the Yankees once, yielding three runs in 4 2-3 innings and not getting a decision in a 9-4 loss on Aug. 22.
Pick: Over
Philadephia Phillies at Florida Marlins (+125, 8 1/2)
Philadelphia (86-67), which has a one-half game lead over the New York Mets in the division race, is on its longest run since winning nine straight in 2006.
Philadelphia's rotation has had an outstanding run, giving up three runs or less in six of its last seven games.
Myers (10-11, 4.06 ERA) has had a resurgence that has been instrumental in the Phillies' playoff push. He is 7-2 with a 1.80 ERA in 11 starts since being recalled from the minor leagues on July 20.
The right-hander is coming off his second complete game of the season, giving up two hits as Philadelphia beat Milwaukee 6-1 in the second game of a doubleheader on Sunday.
Even with All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez (shoulder) out of the lineup, the Marlins beat fading Houston 8-1 on Thursday night. Ramirez's status for Friday's game is uncertain.
Cameron Maybin took Ramirez's place batting leadoff and Alfredo Amezaga moved to shortstop. If Ramirez still can't play, Amezaga will likely be back at shortstop and playing behind Josh Johnson (5-1, 3.30 ERA).
Johnson, who returned July 10 for his first start since undergoing elbow ligament replacement surgery last year, has allowed three runs or fewer in 11 of his past 12 outings.
The right-hander earned a win in his last outing, allowing two runs and six hits while striking out a career-high nine batters in six innings as Florida beat Washington 4-2 on Saturday night.
Johnson is 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA in two starts versus the Phillies this season, and 2-1 with a 3.62 ERA in four starts and two relief appearances against them all-time.
Pick: Marlins
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