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**pm530** · 10-06-2008, 05:13 AM

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**pm530** · 10-06-2008, 05:14 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Monday, October 6

The Minnesota Vikings will be looking to pick up a Monday night victory in New Orleans when they head south for a game versus the Saints. Here's your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

The Vikings were a dark horse pick to win the NFC North division this season, but through four games they've only been able to grab one victory (and cover the spread just once). Minnesota will be looking to avoid falling farther down the division standings on Monday night when they play their prime time road game down in New Orleans.

The Saints got back into the win column last weekend, knocking off the Niners 31-17. However, New Orleans had entered that contest on a two-game skid and they sit at just 2-2 on the season. Betting on the Saints has been fairly lucrative, though, as they've managed to post an against-the-spread victory in three of their four contests to date.

The last time these two teams met was back on September 25, 2005, when the Vikings cruised to a 33-16 home win. Minnesota had no trouble covering the 4.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the posted total of 44.5 points. For Monday night's game the Saints are 3-point Vegas favorites, and the total is at 46.5.

Other Notable Events

The White Sox will be looking to tie up their ALDS with the Rays on Monday night when they play host to Game 4 of the series. Chicago will send Gavin Floyd (17-8, 3.84 ERA) to the mound in that contest. Floyd won his last start, giving up just one earned run on five hits over six innings versus the Tigers on September 29. Tampa Bay will counter with Andy Sonnanstine (13-9, 4.38 ERA). Sonnanstine was knocked around by the Tigers in his last outing, and he hasn't picked up a victory since his start on August 18.

The Angels will also be trying to knot their ALDS at 2-2 when they play Game 4 in Boston on Monday night. That contest will feature a rematch between Los Angeles' John Lackey and Boston's Jon Lester, who both pitched in Game 1. Lester won that game after allowing just one unearned run on six hits over his seven innings of work. Lackey surrendered two earned runs on four hits over 6 2-3 innings to take the defeat.

The Rest of the Schedule

There's nothing else on Monday except an Islanders/Panthers preseason NHL contest.

News from the Wire

S Madieu Williams is OUT for Minnesota on Monday night, while LB E.J. Henderson is DOUBTFUL, WR Bernard Berrian, TE Jim Kleinsasser, T Drew Radovich, WR Sidney Rice, and CB Benny Sapp are QUESTIONABLE, and both LB Vinny Ciurciu and DE Ray Edwards are PROBABLE . . . WR Marques Colston, DT Sedrick Ellis, CB Aaron Glenn, WR David Patten, and TE Jeremy Shockey are all OUT for the Saints this week. S Chris Reis is DOUBTFUL, and each of TE Mark Campbell, WR Terrance Copper, LB Troy Evans, CB Randall Gay, C Jonathan Goodwin, RB Mike Karney, RB Olaniyi Sobomehin, and RB Aaron Stecker are pegged as PROBABLE to play Monday night.

A Peek at the Future

The drivers of the Sprint Cup Series head from Talladega Superspeedway to Lowe's Motor Speedway for this Saturday's Bank of America 500. The final five Chase races of the year are then at Martinsville, Atlanta, Texas, Phoenix, and Homestead-Miami . . . the Formula One circuit's season is also winding down for the year; they'll compete in the Japanese Grand Prix this Sunday, then finish up with events in China and Brazil.

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**pm530** · 10-06-2008, 05:15 AM

Six-pack for Monday

-- Dodgers-Phillies open the NLCS Thursday night.

-- Big Dawg was out at Turning Stone Sunday, where rookie named Dustin Johnson won the PGA Tour event and two-year exemption that goes with it.

-- 6-0 Ball State is ranked in the AP poll for the first time ever.

-- In the last three weeks, over is 28-14 in NFL totals.

-- Billy Donovan finally signed his contract with Florida Gators, a year after he spurned the NBA to stay in college ball. Good move.

-- Barry Melrose's Lightning got swept by the Rangers in Prague; Senators, Penguins split a pair of games in Sweden. Everyone else in the NHL starts later this week.

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**pm530** · 10-06-2008, 05:15 AM

Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a football Sunday

13) Houston snatched defeat from the jaws of victory Sunday, one of the most horrific, self-inflicted losses in NFL history. Texans had a 27-10 lead over the Colts with 5:00 left, and by time there was 1:50 left, they were losing, thanks to two fumbles by QB Rosenfels, one of which was run back for a Colt touchdown. Just a terrible loss for a winless team that was playing a delayed home opener.

12) Chiefs had eight first downs, 127 total yards in a 34-0 drubbing in Charlotte by the Panthers. After running ball for 213 yards last week they had 17 carries for 35 yards against the Panthers. Go figure.

11) Tennessee had an 18-yard advantage in field position, but also 78 penalty yards and just 47 yards on 22 rushes. A very bad roughing the passer penalty kept their game-winning drive though, and Titans remained unbeaten, sneaking out a 13-10 win in Baltimore.

10) Miami outrushed the Chargers 167-60, upset San Diego 17-10 on a rainy day in south Florida. Dolphins are 2-2 and much improved.

9) Seattle was truly pathetic Sunday, giving up 342 yards in first half of a 44-7 drubbing in the Jersey Swamp. I mean, Plaxico Burress gets suspended and Seattle still gives up 44 points? Terrible exhibition.

8) Eagles led 14-0 after Desean Jackson's punt return TD, but that was it, as Redskins stormed from behind and won their second road division game. What a trap game for the Men of Zorn next week, as 14-point home favorites against lowly Rams, in Jim Haslett's debut as interim coach. Redskins were 11-19 on third down at Philly.

7) How useless are the Lions? They got outgained 425-185 at home by Chicago, and wound up with Orlovsky at QB in yet another bad day at the office for Rod Marinelli.

6) Oddsmakers were obviously baffled by Matt Cassel, making the Patriots 3-point favorites on Candlestick Point; he threw two INTs, but also passed for 233 yards, while JT O'Sullivan was no match for Belichick's defense. 49ers gained 199 total yards in 30-21 NE win.

5) Bengals are 0-4, but they lost to Giants in OT and gave Dallas all it wanted Sunday before losing 31-22. They'll win some games soon.

4) Matt Rodgers was 25-37/304 passing, so it wasn't his fault Pack lost their third game in row, but they did lose to Atlanta squad that had lost its first two road games by combined score of 48-18. Good balance for Falcon offense: 176 rushing yards, 194 passing.

3) Buffalo QB Edwards got KO'd on third play of game, and Cards had 76-46 advantage in plays run, dominating ball in 41-17 over the Bills in the desert. Bills' first TD was 83-yard bomb to Evans, but it put Buffalo's defense right back on field-- Arizona scored on all four of their first half possessions.

2) Tampa Bay started nine of its 11 drives 80+ yards from goal line and went 3/out on six of 11 drives in their 16-13 loss in Denver.

1) Think about how close the Colts are to being 0-4; they trailed at Minnesota 15-0 in third quarter, won 18-15, then trailed 27-10 with 5:00 left Sunday, and somehow won, 31-27. They've already had a bye, so they need to get healthier while still improving, and soon.

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**pm530** · 10-06-2008, 05:16 AM

This Day in MLB

MLB

Monday, October 6

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This day in Baseball….
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On October 6 in Baseball History...

* 1911 - Cy Young's farewell appearance in a major league game is a letdown, as he loses to Brooklyn 13-3 wearing a Braves uniform in his 906th game.

* 1919 - After a Sunday rainout, Hod Eller blanks the White Sox on three hits, fanning six in a row in the second and third innings. Once again a big inning and some sloppy play give the Reds a 5-0 victory and a four-games-to-one lead in the best-of-nine World Series.

* 1920 - When Wheeler Johnston pinch-hits for Cleveland in the ninth inning of Game Two, his brother Jimmy is playing third base for Brooklyn. They become the first brothers to take opposite sides in a World Series. Brooklyn's Burleigh Grimes tosses a 3-0 shutout to even the Series.

* 1926 - Babe Ruth hit three homers, leading the New York Yankees to a 10-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth game of the World Series.

* 1936 - The Yankees roll to a 13-5 World Series-ending victory. Lefty Gomez is the winning pitcher, his second of the Series despite a team-worst 4.70 ERA. In the six games the Yankees score 43 runs to 23 by the Giants.

* 1938 - Lefty Gomez sets a record with his sixth World Series victory without a loss with a 6-3 win in Game Two against the Cubs. The Yankees return home with a 2-0 Series lead.

* 1941 - The Yankees top the Dodgers, 3-1, to take the World Series in five games. Pitcher Ernie Bonham, the fifth Yankees pitcher to start in the Series, wins the clincher with a four-hitter.

* 1945 - Tavern owner "Billy Goat" Sianis buys a box seat for his goat for Game Four of the World Series and is escorted out of Wrigley Field. In retaliation Sianis casts a "goat curse" over the Cubs. The Tigers tie the series on Dizzy Trout's 4-1 win.

* 1947 - The Yankees beat the Dodgers 5-2 to win the World Series in seven games. Relief pitcher Hugh Casey of the Dodgers appears in six games, winning two while notching an 0.87 ERA. Series heroes Bill Bevens, Al Gionfriddo, and Cookie Lavagetto will not play another major-league game.

* 1948 - In the opening game of the World Series, the Boston Braves beat Bob Feller and the Cleveland Indians 1-0 with only two hits.

* 1957 - With the score tied at 5-5, Eddie Mathews of the Braves evens the World Series with a two-run home run in the bottom of the tenth to end Game Four. In the Series' first famous "shoeblack incident," pinch-hitter Nippy Jones convinces umpire Augie Donatelli that Tommy Byrne's pitch hit him on the foot.

* 1963 - Frank Howard led Los Angeles to a 2-1 win over the New York Yankees with a home run and a single, giving the Dodgers a four-game sweep in the World Series.

* 1966 - Jim Palmer, 20, became the youngest player to pitch a World Series shutout as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-0. Sandy Koufax was the loser, his last appearance in the major leagues.

* 1968 - St. Louis dumps Detroit 10-1 in Game Four. Bob Gibson, fanning ten, earns his seventh straight World Series victory. The Cardinals have a seemingly insurmountable 3-1 Series lead.

* 1969 - The Mets rally twice and win the first NL Championship Series. Tommie Agee, Ken Boswell, and Wayne Garrett hit home runs and fans swarm the Shea Stadium field after a 7-4 win.

* 1971 - The Pirates outslug the Giants, 9-5, to win the LCS, three games to one. Richie Hebner has three hits and three RBI, including a homer.

* 1979 - Scott McGregor's 8-0 shutout of the Angels gives the Orioles the AL pennant. Pat Kelly notches three RBI with a home run and a single.

* 1980 - The Astros finally win, whipping the Dodgers in a one-game playoff at Dodger Stadium, 7-1. Art Howe drives in four runs and Joe Niekro wins his 20th game of the season to put Houston in the postseason for the first time since entering the major leagues in 1962.

* 1983 - Baltimore's Mike Boddicker struck out a playoff record 14 batters en route to a 4-0, five-hit victory over the Chicago White Sox in the second game of the ALCS.

* 1984 - Steve Garvey's two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game Four gives San Diego a 7-5 win over Chicago and evens the NLCS.

* 1985 - Phil Niekro of the New York Yankees became the 18th 300-game winner as he blanked the Toronto Blue Jays 8-0 on the final day of the season. At 46, he also became the oldest pitcher to throw a shutout.

* 1995 - The Indians sweep the Division Series with an 8-2 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mo Vaughn, who will later be named MVP for 1995, and slugger Jose Canseco are a combined 0-for-27 for Boston.

* 1997 - The Indians complete their surprising victory over the Yankees with a tense 4-3 win at Jacobs Field in Game Five of the Division Series. Jose Mesa saves rookie Jaret Wright's second win of the series when he retires Bernie Williams with the tying run on second in the ninth inning.

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**pm530** · 10-06-2008, 05:18 AM

Major League Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB

Monday, October 6

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Tips and Trends
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Tampa Bay Rays at Chicago White Sox [TBS | 5:07 PM ET]

Rays: Andy Sonnanstine finished the year on a downer, losing his last two starts while allowing 12 hits and nine runs over 12.1 innings. He’s been solid on the road this season, going 7-4 with a 4.40 ERA. Sonnanstine has started four games in his career against Chicago, going 1-0 with a strong 2.96 ERA. The UNDER is 3-1 in Sonnanstine’s last four starts.

Rays are 22-47 in their last 69 during Game 4 of a series.
The OVER is 11-4 in Rays last 15 vs. AL Central.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)

White Sox (-130, O/U 8.5): Gavin Floyd has struggled in two of his last three starts but it’s his most recent outing against Detroit that matters most. With the season on the line, Floyd pitched six strong innings, allowing just two runs and striking out eight. Floyd has been extremely tough at home this season, going 10-3 with an ERA of 3.55.

White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 playoff home games.
White Sox are 17-35 in their last 52 vs. AL East.

Key Injuries - OF Carlos Quentin (wrist) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 6

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Los Angeles Angels at Boston Red Sox [TBS | 8:37 PM ET]

To be updated Monday morning

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**Udog** · 10-06-2008, 07:13 AM

MLB

Monday, October 6

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Trend Sheet
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5:05 PM TAMPA BAY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Tampa Bay is 4-10 SU in their last 14 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Tampa Bay is 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home

9:35 PM LA ANGELS vs. BOSTON
LA Angels are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games when playing Boston
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games at home

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**Udog** · 10-06-2008, 07:18 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox
Tampa Bay looks to bounce back from yesterday's loss behind starter Andy Sonnanstine, who is 1-0 with a 2.96 ERA in four career starts against the Chisox. The Rays are the underdog pick (+120) according to Dunkel, which has Tampa Bay favored straight up by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+120). Here are all of today's games

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6

Game 979-980: Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Sonnanstine) 16.667; White Sox (Floyd) 15.294
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+120); Under

Game 981-982: LA Angels at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Lackey) 15.603; Boston (Lester) 16.966
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

**pm530** · 10-06-2008, 01:03 PM

Major League Baseball – Long Sheet

MLB
Long Sheet

Division Series

Monday, October 6

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TAMPA BAY (99 - 66) at CHI WHITE SOX (90 - 76) - 5:05 PM
ANDY SONNANSTINE (R) vs. GAVIN FLOYD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 90-75 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 55-27 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 32-20 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 86-57 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 38-18 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 52-37 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
FLOYD is 22-11 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 14-3 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 9-1 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 21-9 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 99-66 (+28.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 57-46 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 73-41 (+29.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 38-27 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 53-36 (+17.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SONNANSTINE is 20-12 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SONNANSTINE is 12-5 (+7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-42 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 8-5 (+3.5 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.3 Units)

ANDY SONNANSTINE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SONNANSTINE is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.96 and a WHIP of 1.098.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.0 units)

GAVIN FLOYD vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (101 - 64) at BOSTON (97 - 68) - 8:35 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 9-3 (+7.1 Units) against BOSTON this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. BOSTON since 1997
LACKEY is 3-8 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.36 and a WHIP of 1.629.
His team's record is 3-12 (-9.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-7. (-0.8 units)

JON LESTER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
LESTER is 2-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.74 and a WHIP of 1.838.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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**pm530** · 10-06-2008, 01:04 PM

Major League Baseball - Short Sheet

MLB
Short Sheet

Monday, October 6th

American League Division Series
Best of Five
Game Four
Rays Lead, 2-1
TV: TBS
Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox, 5:05 ET
Andy Sonnanstine (R) vs. Gavin Floyd (R)

Sonnanstine:
17-7 Over as road underdog
TB 58-131 as a road underdog

Floyd:
14-3 TSR in home games
9-1 TSR in day games

American League Division Series
Best of Five
Game Four
Red Sox Lead, 2-1
TV: TBS
Los Angeles Angels at Boston Red Sox, 8:35 ET
John Lackey (R) vs. Jon Lester (L)

Lackey:
3-12 TSR vs. Boston
8-0 Under in October

Lester:
15-2 TSR at home
9-2 TSR off a loss

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**pm530** · 10-06-2008, 01:05 PM

Major League Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB

Updated

Monday, October 6

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Tips and Trends
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Tampa Bay Rays at Chicago White Sox [TBS | 5:07 PM ET]

Rays: Andy Sonnanstine finished the year on a downer, losing his last two starts while allowing 12 hits and nine runs over 12.1 innings. He’s been solid on the road this season, going 7-4 with a 4.40 ERA. Sonnanstine has started four games in his career against Chicago, going 1-0 with a strong 2.96 ERA. The UNDER is 3-1 in Sonnanstine’s last four starts.

Rays are 22-47 in their last 69 during Game 4 of a series.
The OVER is 11-4 in Rays last 15 vs. AL Central.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)

White Sox (-130, O/U 8.5): Gavin Floyd has struggled in two of his last three starts but it’s his most recent outing against Detroit that matters most. With the season on the line, Floyd pitched six strong innings, allowing just two runs and striking out eight. Floyd has been extremely tough at home this season, going 10-3 with an ERA of 3.55.

White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 playoff home games.
White Sox are 17-35 in their last 52 vs. AL East.

Key Injuries - OF Carlos Quentin (wrist) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 6

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Los Angeles Angels at Boston Red Sox [TBS | 8:37 PM ET]

Angels: John Lackey dropped the first game of this series but pitched pretty well, allowing just two runs in 6.2 innings of work. Lackey is now is a disappointing 3-7 with a 5.54 ERA against Boston. Lackey is 7-2 on the season away from home though with an impressive 3.23 ERA. His last four regular-season starts all easily went OVER the total.

Angels are 1-9 in their last 10 playoff games.
Angels are 8-1 in their last 9 road games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Red Sox (-140, O/U 8.5): Jon Lester pitched a stellar Game 1 of this series, getting the win after allowing just one run over seven innings. Lester was also a dominant 11-1 in 17 starts at Fenway Park this season with a stellar 2.49 ERA. Before his most recent start against the Angels, Lester was 1-1 versus Anaheim with a 7.78 ERA.

Red Sox are 11-1 in the last 12 postseason meetings.
Red Sox are 21-7 in their last 28 playoff games.

Key Injuries - OF J.D. Drew (back) is expected to return.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

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**pm530** · 10-06-2008, 01:08 PM

Major League Baseball – Hot lines

MLB

Monday, October 6

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Hot lines: Today’s MLB bets
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Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox (-125, 8 1/2)

The Chicago White continue to be at their best when facing elimination.

The White Sox look for a second straight home victory to even their AL division series when they face the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 on Monday.

Playing to keep its season alive is nothing new for Chicago. Last week, the White Sox won three straight home contests just to reach the postseason.

The White Sox beat Cleveland on the final Sunday of the regular season to remain one-half game behind Minnesota in the AL Central. Chicago then beat Detroit last Monday in the makeup contest to force a one-game playoff Tuesday with the Twins for the division title.

John Danks, who stymied Minnesota in a 1-0 victory to claim the title in that contest, was the winner in Chicago's 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay in Game 3 on Sunday to stave off elimination after the Rays won the first two games at home of the best-of-five series.

A possible Game 5 would be Wednesday in St. Petersburg.

Pick: White Sox

L.A. Angels at Boston (-145, 8 1/2)

The Los Angeles Angels hope a rare postseason victory at Fenway Park will help provide a spark and get their AL division series back home.

The Angels look to win consecutive playoff road games against the Boston Red Sox for the first time while trying to again avoid elimination in Game 4 on Monday night.

After dropping the first two of the series in Anaheim, Los Angeles gutted out a 5-4, 12-inning victory over Boston on Sunday to avoid being swept in the best-of-five series. Not only did the win snap an 11-game playoff losing streak to the defending World Series champions, it put the Angels in position to move the series back to Anaheim for a decisive contest with another win Monday.

"We've got to come back out here and get after it again,'' said catcher Mike Napoli, who went 3-for-5 with two homers and three RBIs on Sunday. "We're not done yet.''

A possible Game 5 would be Wednesday at Angel Stadium where Los Angeles would need to snap a six-game postseason home losing streak to the Red Sox to reach the ALCS.

Pick: Red Sox

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**pm530** · 10-06-2008, 04:02 PM

Major League Baseball – Long Sheet

MLB
Long Sheet

Division Series

Updated for Angels/Red Sox

Monday, October 6

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LA ANGELS (101 - 64) at BOSTON (97 - 68) - 8:35 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 97-68 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 56-26 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 91-52 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 69-47 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 88-52 (+21.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LESTER is 33-13 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 15-2 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 23-8 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 18-5 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 101-64 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 17-9 (+9.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
LA ANGELS are 51-31 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 95-57 (+22.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 38-24 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 33-17 (+10.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 59-41 (+6.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 45-28 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 47-32 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LACKEY is 9-1 (+8.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 45-47 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 9-3 (+7.1 Units) against BOSTON this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. BOSTON since 1997
LACKEY is 3-8 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.36 and a WHIP of 1.629.
His team's record is 3-12 (-9.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-7. (-0.8 units)

JON LESTER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
LESTER is 2-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.74 and a WHIP of 1.838.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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**Kaptain** · 10-06-2008, 09:01 PM

10/06/08
06:56 PM Lineup Alert
MLB
Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell (hip) is NOT expected to start tonight against the Angels and could be shut down for the rest of the postseason.

10/06/08
06:54 PM Injuries
NFL
Seahawks WR Deion Branch suffered a bruised heel against the Giants on Sunday and is questionable for next week's game against the Packers.

10/06/08
06:52 PM Injury Alert
NFL
Ravens NT Kelly Gregg will undergo microfracture surgery on his left knee and be placed on IR, ending his season.

10/06/08
05:27 PM Lineups
NFL
Chiefs QB Brodie Croyle (shoulder) will return as the team's starter after the Week 6 bye.

10/06/08
04:21 PM Injury Alert
NFL
Vikings LB E.J. Henderson has been placed on IR due to undisclosed injuries to his foot, ending his season.

10/06/08
04:19 PM Injuries
NFL
Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin (sinus fracture) is not expected to play next Sunday against the Cowboys.

10/06/08
02:47 PM Injuries
CFB
San Diego State QB Ryan Lindley (shoulder) has been downgraded to doubtful for Saturday's game against Air Force.

10/06/08
02:45 PM Injuries
CFB
USC QB Mark Sanchez (knee) will miss practice time this week and is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Arizona State.

10/06/08
01:28 PM News Alert
CFB
Ball State has entered the AP Top 25 poll for the 1st time in school history, claiming the final spot after beating Toledo 31-0 on Saturday.

10/06/08
12:36 PM Injuries
NFL
Broncos TE Tony Scheffler strained his groin on his final catch Sunday and is likely out in Week 6.

10/06/08
12:33 PM Injuries
NFL
Bucs QB Brian Griese (elbow) called his injury a bruise but could be replaced by Jeff Garcia next week regardless.

10/06/08
12:27 PM Injuries
NFL
Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck (knee) will undergo an MRI today.

10/06/08
12:16 PM Injury Alert
NFL
Broncos rookie WR Eddie Royal (ankle) could be held out of their next 2 games before a Week 8 bye.

10/06/08
12:14 PM Lineup Alert
NFL
Vikings WR Bernard Berrian (foot) is expected to play tonight against the Saints.

10/06/08
12:12 PM Injury Alert
NFL
The Rams have placed TE Randy McMichael on IR with a broken tibia, ending his season.

10/06/08
12:10 PM Injuries
NFL
The Eagles announced today that RB Brian Westbrook fractured 2 ribs on Sunday against the Redskins.

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Monday Trends and Indexes 10/6 (MLB, Misc.)

Monday Trends and Indexes 10/6 (MLB, Misc.)

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