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**pm530** · 06-05-2009, 07:55 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Friday, June 5

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Baseball takes the sports spotlight back, with a full slate of contests on the schedule including a lefty vs. lefty AL East matchup.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

Veteran lefthander CC Sabathia will take on rookie lefthander David Price on Friday night when the Yankees open a home series against the Rays. Sabathia is 4-0 with a no-decision in his last five outings, and he's coming off a victory over the Tribe last Saturday (three earned runs in seven innings pitched). Price got a win over the Twins in his last outing, surrendering just one earned run on five hits over 5 2-3 innings. Price has fanned 17 batters in nine innings of work this year.

The full American League slate for Friday also includes the Angels at Detroit, Texas at Boston, Cleveland at the White Sox, Baltimore at Oakland, and Minnesota at Seattle. As well, the Blue Jays will get a visit from the Royals and ace starter Zack Greinke. Righthander Greinke (8-1, 1.10 ERA) beat Toronto back on April 29, allowing just two earned runs over seven innings. The Blue Jays counter with Ricky Romero, who sits at 2-2 with a 4.15 ERA on the season. Romero has been knocked around for 10 earned runs over his last 9 1-3 innings.

The top pitching matchup in the National League on Friday has Milwaukee's Yovani Gallardo (5-2, 3.18 ERA) taking on Atlanta's Jair Jurrjens (5-2, 2.59 ERA). Righthander Gallardo has had his best stuff over his past two outings, allowing just one earned run on nine hits while fanning 15 over 13 1-3 innings of work. Righthander Jurrjens beat the D-Backs last time out despite giving up five runs over his five innings. Jurrjens hasn't been tagged with a loss since April 27.

Elsewhere around the Senior Circuit on Friday: the Mets at Washington, the Cubs at Cincinnati, San Francisco at Florida, Pittsburgh at Houston, Arizona at San Diego, Philadelphia at the Dodgers, and Colorado at St. Louis. The Rockies will try to finally coax a win out of lefthander Jorge De La Rosa, who is 0-6 with a 5.43 ERA on the season. St. Louis will send Adam Wainwright (5-3, 3.38 ERA) to the mound; the righthander was beaten by the Giants in his last start on May 31.

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**pm530** · 06-05-2009, 07:56 AM

Six-pack for Friday

According to Baseball America, which follows such things, here is a mock draft for next Tuesday's draft of amateur baseball players......

6) Giants-- Donavan Tate, OF-- High schooler from Georgia; father Lars was outstanding running back for the Georgja Bulldogs.

5) Orioles-- Alex White, P-- Drafted in 14th round by Dodgers in '06, now scouts are divided on whether he is a starter or a reliever.

4) Pirates-- Kyle Gibson, P-- 6-6 righty is third Missouri hurler to go in first round of draft in the last four years.

3) Padres-- Grant Green, SS-- Compared a lot to Troy Tulowitzki.

2) Mariners-- Dustin Ackley, 1B-- Leadoff-type who hit .400 the last three years-- if his arm (Tommy John surgery in '08) recovers, will be an outfielder eventually.

1) Nationals-- Stephen Strasburg, P-- Best college prospect since USC had Mark Prior in 2001, which shows there are no guarantees. Rules in fantasy leagues have been changed because of this guy, though.

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Friday's List of 13: This week's baseball List of 13.........

13) Rays 28-28-- AL champs have nine guys on the disabled list.

12) Giants 27-25-- Out of 24 guys who won 300 games, Randy Johnson is only the fifth to win #300 on his first try.

11) Mets 28-24-- Getting swept in Pittsburgh wasn't as bad as finding out Reyes has torn hamstring-- did their doctors study in Grenada????

10) Blue Jays 30-26-- Is Cito Gaston ever mentioned as a top manager? Maybe he should be.........

9) Angels 27-25-- If they had to do over, think they would have ponied up the big bucks to keep K-Rod? I do.

8) Braves 26-26-- Added McLouth for nothing, might be getting Hudson back in August, just called up top pitching prospect Hanson-- this is a dangerous team right now.

7) Rangers 31-22-- Have a 3.5-game lead in AL West, but gave up 12-8 runs in their losses in Bronx this week. Need Hamilton back healthy.

6) Cardinals 31-23-- Not sold on their pitching, despite allowing third-fewest runs in NL so far this season. Will need to add talent in July.

5) Brewers 31-23-- Farm system is producing lot of talent; Ken Macha would be NL Manager of the Year if the vote were taken today. It isn't.

T3) Bronx 32-22-- Scoring ton of runs since ARod came back, but Wang is a disaster on hill. Lead major leagues with 5.74 runs scored per game.

T3) Boston 32-22-- Ortiz went to eye doctor Thursday, so maybe he is like Vaughn in Major League and will start pounding ball again once he puts on a pair of spectacles. Or maybe his career is over.

2) Phillies 32-20-- World champs won last seven games, and maybe they found replacement for Myers with young lefty Bastardo. Down road, I will be stunned if they don't add another starting pitcher.

1) Dodgers 37-19-- Are going to jog in NL West, will have to adjust to getting Ramirez back in lineup July 3, but if you're a Dodger fan, don't be scheduling any important business for October evenings.

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**pm530** · 06-05-2009, 08:00 AM

MLB
Write-up

Friday, June 5

Hot Pitchers
-- Zambrano is 3-1, 3.91 in his last four starts.
-- Gallardo is 1-0, 1.35 in his last two starts. Braves won last three Jurrjens starts (2-0, 4.00) scoring 25 runs.
-- Pirates won last three Karstens starts (1-0, 4.42), scoring 19 runs.
-- Wainwright has 2.05 RA in his last four starts.
-- San Diego won Gaudin's last three starts; six of his first seven starts were on road (beat SF 2-1, six IP, one run) in his only Petco start.
-- Milton is 2-0, 2.61 in his last two starts.

-- Verlander is 6-0, 1.30 in his last seven starts.
-- Sabathia is 4-0, 2.08 in his last five starts. Price is 1-0, 3.00 in his two starts so far this season.
-- Greinke is 8-1, 1.32 in eleven starts this season.
-- Braden is 1-0, 3.60 in his last three starts.
-- Hernandez is 1-0, 3.07 in his last couple starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Mets are 0-3 when former National Redding starts (0-2, 9.20). Martis is 0-1, 9.57 in his last three starts.
-- Owings is 0-2, 8.56 in his last three starts.
-- Volstad is 2-4, 5.02 in his last six starts. Zito is 0-4, 4.61 in his last four outings.
-- de la Rosa is 0-3, 13.50 in his last three starts.
-- Hampton has 6.41 RA in his five home starts.
-- Arizona lost last three Davis road starts (0-2, 7.98).
-- Moyer is 1-4, 8.14 in his last five starts.

-- Penny has 6.54 RA in his first ten starts this season. Millwood is 1-3, 5.08 in his last four road starts.
-- Romero is 0-2, 9.65 in his last two starts.
-- ESantana allowed 15 runs in 6.1 IP in his last two starts.
-- Danks has an 8.10 RA in his last four starts, but White Sox won last three of them, scoring 31 runs. Indians won six of Pavano's last seven starts (5-1, 3.60).
-- Guthrie has 7.77 RA in his four road starts.
-- Liriano is 0-3, 12.00 in his last three starts.

Hot Teams
-- Giants won three of their last four games. Marlins won four of their last five home games.
-- Braves won four of their last five home games.
-- Astros won five of their last seven games. Pirates won four of their last five games.
-- Cardinals won seven of their last ten home games.
-- Phillies won their last seven games, are 12-2 in last 14 on road.

-- Red Sox won their last four games, scoring 29 runs.
-- Angels won seven of their last ten road games.
-- Bronx won ten of their last thirteen home games. Rays won five of their last six games.
-- Twins won three of their last four games, but lost 11 of last 13 road contests.
-- A's won four of their last five games.
-- Mariners won five of their last seven games.

Cold Teams
-- Mets lost eight of their last ten road games. Nationals lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Brewers lost six of their last seven road games.
-- Rockies lost four of their last five games.
-- Cubs lost nine of their last eleven road games.
-- Cincinnati lost five of its last seven games, but is 5-1 in its last six home contests. .
-- Dodgers are 7-7 in last 14 home games after a 13-0 start.

-- Rangers lost three of their last four games.
-- Blue Jays lost three of their last four games.
-- Tigers lost their last five home games.
-- Royals lost their last seven games, allowing 49 runs.
-- Indians are 4-8 in their last twelve road games. White Sox just lost three in row at home to Oakland, getting blanked twice by rookies.
-- Orioles are 6-17 in their last 23 road games.

Totals
-- Under is 6-3-1 in Mets' last ten road games.
-- Seven of last nine Chicago road games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last eleven San Francisco road games stayed under the total. Over is 9-2-1 in Florida's last twelve home games.
-- Three of last four Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Pirate road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Colorado road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Arizona road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in Phillies' last ten road games.

-- Over is 3-1-1 in Angels' last five road games.
-- Seven of last nine Tampa road games went over the total.
-- Nine of last twelve Texas road games stayed under the total.
-- Nine of last eleven Kansas City road games stayed under the total.
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-- Under is 12-2 in White Sox' last fourteen home games.
-- Five of last seven Baltimore games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine Minnesota games stayed under the total.

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**pm530** · 06-05-2009, 08:06 AM

MLB

Friday, June 5

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. DETROIT
LA Angels are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games on the road
LA Angels are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels

7:05 PM
NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
NY Mets are 17-6 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 11 of NY Mets's last 14 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing NY Mets

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 11 games when playing NY Yankees
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
NY Yankees are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games at home
NY Yankees are 17-5 SU in their last 22 games

7:07 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TORONTO
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Toronto is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Kansas City

7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. CINCINNATI
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

7:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. FLORIDA
San Francisco is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Florida
San Francisco is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing San Francisco
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
TEXAS vs. BOSTON
Texas is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
Texas is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
Boston is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games at home

7:35 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ATLANTA
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 3-6-1 SU in its last 10 games
Atlanta is 4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. HOUSTON
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing Houston
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh

8:11 PM
CLEVELAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Cleveland

8:15 PM
COLORADO vs. ST. LOUIS
Colorado is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing St. Louis
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado

10:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN DIEGO
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games on the road
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona

10:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. OAKLAND
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore

10:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. SEATTLE
Minnesota is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Minnesota's last 17 games on the road
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Seattle's last 19 games when playing Minnesota

10:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. LA DODGERS
Philadelphia is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Philadelphia is 10-3 SU in their last 13 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 18-7 SU in their last 25 games at home
LA Dodgers are 15-7 SU in their last 22 games

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**pm530** · 06-05-2009, 08:09 AM

MLB

Friday, June 5

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Hot lines: Today’s best MLB bets
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New York Mets at Washington Nationals (-123, 10)

What a week the Mets are having.

On top of numerous injuries, a rough start to a six-game road trip and a swine flu scare, New York’s bats have lost the love that powered the club to the top of the National League East.

Heading into Thursday’s series finale with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Mets have averaged under three runs in their last five games. Hopefully, Wednesday’s rainout washed away those hitting woes. If not, a trip to the nation’s capital might do the trick.

New York opens a three-game set with the Washington Nationals Friday. The Nats are the worst defensive club in baseball and are allowing nearly six earned runs per game. While the pitching and fielding is beyond bad, Washington’s bats are giving the team a pulse.

Heading into Thursday’s double header with the San Francisco Giants, the Nationals are hitting a major league-best .378 BA to begin June. They exploded for 10 runs in series opener, getting just their second win in the past 10 games.

The Mets expect slugger Carlos Beltran to return either Thursday or Friday after fighting a stomach flu. The outfielder, who leads the team in home runs, batting average and RBI, lost five pounds while battling the illness.

"I didn't have any fever," Beltran told the New York Daily News. "I didn't have any headache. I just had a pain in my stomach and was going to the bathroom every 10 minutes."

Gross.

Pick: Over

Minnesota Twins at Seattle Mariners (-144, 7.5)

After serving up 16 earned runs in his last 12 innings of work, lefty Francisco Liriano’s spot in the Twins rotation is in peril.

Liriano hasn’t gone past the fourth inning in his last three starts, most recently a seven-hit, four-run disaster against the Tampa Bay Rays. Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire told reporters he isn’t giving up hope on the southpaw, despite his American League-high seven losses.

"Let the catcher put down a signal and go with it. Let's see what happens," Gardenhire told the Detroit Free Press. When you got a catcher like Joe Mauer that knows what's going on, trust him."

Even the mighty Joe Mauer may not be able to remedy the struggling Liriano. The pitcher has given up runs in bunches and can’t regroup after being knocked around. Since undergoing elbow surgery, his fastball has lost some pep and his once-dominant slider isn’t fooling batters, who have bashed the pitcher’s revamped arm for seven home runs in his last eight starts.

"It's not the same," Liriano told reporters. "Now I just throw like 92. I need to find a way to pitch like that, not throwing 95 or 96. Sometimes I make good pitches.

"I haven't got the rhythm, you know? Doing it over and over again. I need to get more consistent."

Minnesota’s performances on the road won’t help either. The Twins are a dismal 6-16 away from the Metrodome. They’re hitting .263 BA and putting up an average of just over four runs per road contest this season.

Pick: Seattle -144

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**pm530** · 06-05-2009, 08:12 AM

MLB

Friday, May 15

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MLB weekend cheat sheet
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The MLB Cheat Sheet, a guide designed to help you isolate a few key best bets, we focus on two key series in both the American and National League this weekend. Keep in mind that all pitcher records are team starts unless noted otherwise.

Milwaukee Brewers at Atlanta Braves

Most Recent Series Result: Brewers 6-3 last nine games vs. Cubs

Most Recent Series Result: at the Site: Brewers 4-2 last six games away vs. Braves

Key Day/Month Stat: Braves 1-6 Sundays in June

Best Arm in the Series: Braves’ Vazquez 5-1, 2.45 ERA last six home starts vs. Brewers

Worst Arm in the Series: Brewers’ Suppan 1-3, 6.45 ERA away starts lifetime vs. Braves

Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Dodgers

Most Recent Series Result: Phillies 9-3 last 13 games vs. Dodgers (1-2 this year)

Most Recent Series Result at the Site: Dodgers 6-2 last eight home games vs. Phillies

Key Day/Month Stat: Phillies 19-4 on Sundays (10-2 away)

Best Arm in the Series: Dodgers’ Kuroda 2-0, 2.08 ERA home lifetime vs. Phillies

Worst Arm in the Series: Phillies’ Moyer 0-3, 18.82 ERA last three starts vs. Dodgers

Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees

Most Recent Series Result: Yankees are 8-5 last thirteen games vs. Rays (2-3 this year)

Most Recent Series Result: at the Site: Yankees are 6-3 last nine home games vs. Rays (2-0 this year)

Key Day/Month Stat: Yankees are 15-3 home on Sundays; Rays are 5-14 away on Sundays

Best Arm in the Series: Rays’ Sonnanstine 3-0, 2.53 ERA away lifetime vs. Yankees

Worst Arm in the Series: Rays’ Garza 0-2, 7.50 ERA away lifetime vs. Yankees

Los Angeles Angels at Detroit Tigers

Most Recent Series Result: Angels are 11-4 last 15 games vs. Tigers (2-1 this year)

Most Recent Series Result at the Site: Angels are 3-1 last four away games vs. Tigers

Key Day/Month Stat: Tigers are 8-1 on Saturdays; Angels are 2-7 on Saturdays

Best Arm in the Series: Angels’ Saunders 2-0, 2.64 ERA away lifetime vs. Tigers

Worst Arm in the Series: Tigers’ Verlander 0-3, 4.34 ERA home lifetime vs. Angels

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**pm530** · 06-05-2009, 09:27 AM

MLB

Friday, June 5

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Justin Verlander (Detroit Tigers)

When the Angels pounded Justin Verlander for seven runs in five innings earlier this season, the right-hander was searching for answers on the heels of a 17-loss season and a dismal start to 2009.

This time around, the Angels will be facing a pitcher who's performing like the emerging ace he was prior to last year.

Verlander tries to win his seventh straight decision and stop a three-game Detroit losing streak as the Tigers take on the Angels at Comerica Park on Friday night.

Verlander struggled to an 11-17 mark and 4.84 ERA in 2008, and didn't pitch any better early this season. His ERA swelled to 9.00 on April 22, when Detroit beat Los Angeles 12-10 but Verlander allowed the seven runs and nine hits in five innings.

Since then, Verlander (6-2, 3.63 ERA) is 6-0 with a 1.30 ERA in seven starts, striking out 65 in 48 1-3 innings.

He's been so good that his six-inning, three-run performance Saturday at Baltimore was probably his worst outing over that span. He still earned the win in Detroit's 6-3 victory.

"Not the way I would have drawn it up," Verlander said. "It wasn't easy for me out there tonight, but my guys picked me up."

Verlander has yet to have it easy when facing the Angels, as he's 0-2 with a 6.08 ERA in four career starts against them.

C.C. Sabathia (New York Yankees)

Sabathia seeks to win his fifth straight decision.

Sabathia improved to 4-0 with a 2.08 ERA in his last five starts Saturday in his return to Cleveland, where he struck out eight and gave up three runs over seven innings in a 10-5 win over the Indians.

"It starts with pitching," Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez said. "CC had phenomenal stuff. His velocity was up to 98 (mph) with a good changeup."

Carl Pavano (Cleveland Indians)

The White Sox will try to get their bats going against Pavano (5-4, 5.29 ERA), who picked up the win over them on May 11 in a 9-4 victory. Making his first appearance against Chicago since June 16, 2004, Pavano allowed four runs and 10 hits.

Pavano went 5-1 with a 3.60 ERA in seven May starts after going 0-3 with a 9.50 ERA in April.

The right-hander nearly became the first Cleveland pitcher to win six games in a month since Chuck Finley in September 2000. Pavano left Sunday's 5-4 win over the New York Yankees with a 4-2 lead, but the bullpen could not hold the lead after he had yielded three runs and seven hits over 7 1-3 innings.

"I left some balls up and got away with some pitches, but the defense did a great job behind me," Pavano told the Indians' official Web site.

Cleveland (23-33) has won six of Pavano's last seven starts.

Slumping

Tim Redding (New York Mets)

The Mets' Tim Redding (0-2, 9.20 ERA) will face his former team after two poor starts. The right-hander has surrendered 13 runs and 16 hits in 8 2-3 total innings.

He was pulled before getting an out in the fifth inning Saturday after giving up seven runs and eight hits in a 7-3 loss to Florida.

"Even as professionals, there are days when you go out there and you are a little intimidated, because you know you don't have your quality stuff," Redding said. "You're pitching scared in a way, just trying to do the best you can."

Redding went 13-17 with a 4.53 ERA in 48 starts over the last two seasons with Washington.

Francisco Liriano (Minnesota Twins)

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire is still trying to figure out if left-hander Francisco Liriano should keep his spot in the Twins' rotation. Liriano (2-7, 6.60) has lasted just four innings in each of his last three starts - all losses. Since getting the win May 9 in a 9-6 victory over Seattle, Liriano is 0-3 with an 8.50 ERA in four starts.

"I'm definitely not ready to send (Liriano) to the minor leagues and I'm not ready to send him to the bullpen right now," Gardenhire said Sunday. "If that ends up being an option, who knows, but I'd really like to see him go back out there and we will see him go back out there the next time."

Ervin Santana (Los Angeles Angels)

Angels right-hander Ervin Santana (0-2, 9.50) started the season on the disabled list with an elbow problem, and after pitching well in his first two starts, has been ineffective in his last two.

In those outings, he's posted a 21.32 ERA as opponents have hit .528 against him.

"I'm just coming back from an injury," Santana told the Angels' official Web site. "I'm throwing 88, 90 (miles per hour). Last year, I was 95 to 97, 98 sometimes - a lot of difference."

Santana has a good history versus Detroit, winning all three of his starts against the Tigers last year with a 2.38 ERA.

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**pm530** · 06-05-2009, 09:58 AM

MLB
Dunkel Index

Milwaukee at Atlanta
After dropping three of four in Florida, the Brewers look to bounce back and build on their 6-1 record in Yovani Gallardo's last 7 starts. Milwaukee is the pick (-115) according to Dunkel, which has the Brewers favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-115). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5

Game 901-902: NY Mets at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Redding) 14.811; Washington (Martis) 13.775
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Washington (-135); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+125); Under

Game 903-904: Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Zambrano) 15.931; Cincinnati (Owings) 14.522
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-140); Over

Game 905-906: San Francisco at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Zito) 16.539; Florida (Volstad) 14.975
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Florida (-165); 9
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+155); Under

Game 907-908: Milwaukee at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Gallardo) 15.672; Atlanta (Jurrjens) 14.773
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-115); Over

Game 909-910: Pittsburgh at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Karstens) 14.134; Houston (Hampton) 14.770
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-120); Over

Game 911-912: Colorado at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (De La Rosa) 15.919; St. Louis (Wainwright) 15.218
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-180); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+170); Under

Game 913-914: Arizona at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Davis) 14.330; San Diego (Gaudin) 15.358
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego (-125); 8
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-125); Under

Game 915-916: Philadelphia at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Moyer) 15.625; LA Dodgers (Milton) 16.358
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-145); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-145); Under

Game 917-918: LA Angels at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Santana) 15.186; Detroit (Verlander) 14.628
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-175); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+165); Under

Game 919-920: Tampa Bay at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Price) 16.739; NY Yankees (Sabathia) 16.349
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-210); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+190); Under

Game 921-922: Texas at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Millwood) 16.228; Boston (Penny) 17.733
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Boston (-130); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-130); Under

Game 923-924: Kansas City at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Greinke) 14.236; Toronto (Romero) 12.865
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-145); 8
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-145); Over

Game 925-926: Cleveland at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Pavano) 14.869; White Sox (Danks) 15.426
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-135); Over

Game 927-928: Baltimore at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Guthrie) 15.555; Oakland (Braden) 14.998
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+120); Under

Game 929-930: Minnesota at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Liriano) 16.741; Seattle (Hernandez) 15.619
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle (-165); 8
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+155); Under

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**pm530** · 06-05-2009, 10:43 AM

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Friday, June 5
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NY METS (28 - 24) at WASHINGTON (14 - 38) - 7:05 PM
TIM REDDING (R) vs. SHAIRON MARTIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 22-8 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
REDDING is 20-16 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
REDDING is 20-16 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 10-26 (-14.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 6-23 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-38 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 8-18 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 5-25 (-18.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-38 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 10-27 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 10-26 (-15.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 5-1 (+3.4 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

TIM REDDING vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
REDDING is 2-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.083.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

SHAIRON MARTIS vs. NY METS since 1997
MARTIS is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 18.00 and a WHIP of 2.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (26 - 25) at CINCINNATI (28 - 25) - 7:10 PM
RYAN DEMPSTER (R) vs. MICAH OWINGS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 983-1034 (-190.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 288-332 (-93.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 146-205 (-62.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 3-13 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 926-950 (-167.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 477-504 (-118.1 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 16-8 (+9.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DEMPSTER is 107-100 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 23-14 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 94-88 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 41-51 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 (+1.9 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
DEMPSTER is 5-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 7-3 (+5.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.8 units)

MICAH OWINGS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
OWINGS is 0-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.29 and a WHIP of 1.636.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (27 - 25) at FLORIDA (26 - 29) - 7:10 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. CHRIS VOLSTAD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 110-106 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 109-104 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 35-27 (+14.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 52-49 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 675-571 (+80.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 371-363 (+41.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
FLORIDA is 10-20 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

BARRY ZITO vs. FLORIDA since 1997
ZITO is 2-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 1.269.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

CHRIS VOLSTAD vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (31 - 23) at ATLANTA (26 - 26) - 7:35 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. JAVIER VAZQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 34-15 (+19.6 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
VAZQUEZ is 10-1 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 31-20 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 98-116 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 80-79 (-37.8 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
ATLANTA is 97-114 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 66-79 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. ATLANTA since 1997
GALLARDO is 0-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

JAVIER VAZQUEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
VAZQUEZ is 5-6 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.01 and a WHIP of 1.343.
His team's record is 8-6 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-8. (-2.8 units)

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PITTSBURGH (25 - 28) at HOUSTON (23 - 29) - 8:05 PM
JEFF KARSTENS (R) vs. MIKE HAMPTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 52-109 (-38.9 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 109-104 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 107-103 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 52-37 (+15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-2 (+2.3 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

JEFF KARSTENS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
KARSTENS is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.455.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MIKE HAMPTON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HAMPTON is 12-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.71 and a WHIP of 0.952.
His team's record is 12-2 (+9.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.3 units)

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COLORADO (21 - 32) at ST LOUIS (31 - 23) - 8:15 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 21-32 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 21-32 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 60-89 (-31.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 117-99 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 117-99 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 79-63 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WAINWRIGHT is 22-9 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 16-4 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 22-9 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 97-89 (+21.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 6.27 and a WHIP of 1.821.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-4. (-4.4 units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. COLORADO since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 0.69 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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ARIZONA (23 - 31) at SAN DIEGO (25 - 28) - 10:05 PM
DOUG DAVIS (L) vs. CHAD GAUDIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 106-111 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 10-24 (-12.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 106-108 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 73-81 (-22.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 88-126 (-37.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 88-126 (-37.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 61-93 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 50-74 (-23.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-2 (+0.7 Units) against ARIZONA this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

DOUG DAVIS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
DAVIS is 7-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.03 and a WHIP of 1.232.
His team's record is 10-4 (+7.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.5 units)

CHAD GAUDIN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
GAUDIN is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 11.82 and a WHIP of 1.876.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (32 - 20) at LA DODGERS (37 - 19) - 10:10 PM
JAMIE MOYER (L) vs. ERIC MILTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 37-19 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 15-4 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA DODGERS are 37-19 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 27-13 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILTON is 92-80 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 15-5 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-3 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-20 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-11 (+11.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-0 (+8.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-6 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 86-70 (+29.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-20 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-4 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-4 (+9.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
MOYER is 239-165 (+42.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 46-19 (+25.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 52-41 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-2 (+0.3 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JAMIE MOYER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MOYER is 2-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 7.86 and a WHIP of 1.446.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.6 units)

ERIC MILTON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MILTON is 1-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.56 and a WHIP of 1.368.
His team's record is 2-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

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LA ANGELS (27 - 25) at DETROIT (28 - 24) - 7:05 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 128-90 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 64-45 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 185-139 (+38.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 120-79 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 47-33 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 161-114 (+25.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 40-24 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 60-43 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 102-112 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 70-117 (-47.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
DETROIT is 63-74 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 66-85 (-32.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 50-60 (-18.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. DETROIT since 1997
SANTANA is 5-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.06 and a WHIP of 1.128.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-1. (+3.8 units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
VERLANDER is 0-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.08 and a WHIP of 1.690.
His team's record is 1-3 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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TAMPA BAY (28 - 28) at NY YANKEES (32 - 22) - 7:05 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 2-10 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 67-39 (+18.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 133-101 (+22.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 26-9 (+17.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 59-42 (+20.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 180-146 (-38.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-2 (+1.9 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

DAVID PRICE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

C.C. SABATHIA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
SABATHIA is 7-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.44 and a WHIP of 1.037.
His team's record is 8-3 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.3 units)

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TEXAS (31 - 22) at BOSTON (32 - 22) - 7:10 PM
KEVIN MILLWOOD (R) vs. BRAD PENNY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 75-34 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 24-6 (+14.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 121-69 (+30.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PENNY is 49-22 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 31-22 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 52-55 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 30-20 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 20-12 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 76-68 (+18.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 57-48 (+14.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. BOSTON since 1997
MILLWOOD is 4-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.46 and a WHIP of 1.349.
His team's record is 6-6 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.8 units)

BRAD PENNY vs. TEXAS since 1997
PENNY is 1-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.350.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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KANSAS CITY (23 - 30) at TORONTO (30 - 26) - 7:07 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. RICKY ROMERO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 48-42 (+23.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
TORONTO is 22-10 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
KANSAS CITY is 45-35 (+21.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 19-8 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 11-18 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. TORONTO since 1997
GREINKE is 2-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.86 and a WHIP of 1.324.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

RICKY ROMERO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (23 - 33) at CHI WHITE SOX (25 - 28) - 8:11 PM
CARL PAVANO (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 104-114 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 31-45 (-19.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 65-41 (+20.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 55-38 (+15.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 108-81 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 57-39 (+21.7 Units) against the money line after getting shut out since 1997.
PAVANO is 104-84 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PAVANO is 50-32 (+19.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

CARL PAVANO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
PAVANO is 2-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.34 and a WHIP of 1.233.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

JOHN DANKS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
DANKS is 1-4 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.31 and a WHIP of 1.323.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.4 units)

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BALTIMORE (24 - 30) at OAKLAND (22 - 30) - 10:05 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. DALLAS BRADEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 120-57 (+44.2 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
OAKLAND is 191-135 (+54.6 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 33-26 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 75-77 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. OAKLAND since 1997
GUTHRIE is 1-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.55 and a WHIP of 1.019.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

DALLAS BRADEN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BRADEN is 2-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.944.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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MINNESOTA (27 - 28) at SEATTLE (26 - 28) - 10:10 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LIRIANO is 9-16 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LIRIANO is 2-9 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 7-1 (+7.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
HERNANDEZ is 12-2 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 24-9 (+16.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 82-65 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 87-129 (-39.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 37-55 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 3-11 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 79-118 (-38.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 56-89 (-32.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 16-31 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-3 (+0.2 Units) against SEATTLE this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. SEATTLE since 1997
LIRIANO is 3-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.25 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.5 units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 3-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.98 and a WHIP of 1.076.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.5 units)

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**pm530** · 06-05-2009, 11:00 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Friday, June 5

National League

NY METS at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
REDDING: 9-3 TSR AWAY when the total is 8.5 to 10
MARTIS: WAS 6-15 at home when the total is 8.5 to 10

CHICAGO CUBS at CINCINNATI, 7:10 PM ET
DEMPSTER: CHC 60-27 as a favorite of -125 to -175
OWINGS: 17-7 OVER as an underdog of +100 to +150

SAN FRANCISCO at FLORIDA, 7:10 PM ET
ZITO: SF 27-18 against NL East
VOLSTAD: FLA 10-20 at home on Friday

MILWAUKEE at ATLANTA, 7:35 PM ET
GALLARDO: MIL 16-6 UNDER after a team loss
VAZQUEZ: ATL 19-36 against NL Central

PITTSBURGH at HOUSTON, 8:05 PM ET
KARSTENS: PIT 52-109 AWAY in June
HAMPTON: HOU 20-10 UNDER against division opponents

COLORADO at ST LOUIS, 8:15 PM ET
DE LA ROSA: COL 8-19 after one or more consecutive overs
WAINWRIGHT: 16-4 TSR when the total is 8 to 8.5

ARIZONA at SAN DIEGO, 10:05 PM ET
DAVIS: ARI 39-63 when the money line is +125 to -125
GAUDIN: SD 13-2 after 3+ consecutive home games

PHILADELPHIA at LA DODGERS, 10:10 PM ET
MOYER: PHI 10-4 as an underdog
MILTON: LAD 9-2 OVER after BB games with no home runs

American League

LA ANGELS at DETROIT, 7:05 PM ET
SANTANA: LAA 34-16 UNDER against AL Central
VERLANDER: DET 12-3 against AL West

TAMPA BAY at NY YANKEES, 7:05 PM ET
PRICE: TB 30-8 after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less
SABATHIA: NYY 15-9 OVER as a home favorite

TEXAS at BOSTON, 7:10 PM ET
MILLWOOD: 5-17 TSR AWAY when the money line is +125 to -125
PENNY: 13-4 TSR when the total is 10+

KANSAS CITY at TORONTO, 7:05 PM ET
GREINKE: 19-8 TSR in night games
ROMERO: TOR 1-9 after BB games with no home runs

CLEVELAND at CHI WHITE SOX, 8:11 PM ET
PAVANO: 50-32 TSR against division opponents
DANKS: CHW 21-5 UNDER as a favorite

BALTIMORE at OAKLAND, 10:05 PM ET
GUTHRIE: BAL 15-6 OVER as a road underdog
BRADEN: 1-8 TSR as a home favorite

MINNESOTA at SEATTLE, 10:10 PM ET
LIRIANO: MIN 24-9 when playing on Friday
HERNANDEZ: SEA 3-11 at home in June

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**pm530** · 06-05-2009, 11:09 AM

MLB

Friday, June 5

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Texas Rangers at Boston Red Sox [7:05 PM ET]

Rangers: The Rangers have an eight-game losing streak at Fenway. They will be handing the ball to Kevin Millwood, who has a 3.38 career ERA in Boston. Texas' pitchers, though, have a woeful 9.14 ERA in their last eight games at Fenway, where the club allowed eight or more runs five times while going 0-7 last year. Millwood is 3-1 all-time at Fenway, including quality starts in each of his last three visits. However, he will be looking for his first win since May 15. Millwood gave up two runs and five hits but needed 116 pitches to get through six innings of a 5-4 loss to Oakland on Sunday.

The Rangers are 9-34 in the last 43 meetings in Boston.
The Under is 15-3-2 in Millwood's last 20 starts on grass.

Key Injuries - OF Josh Hamilton (abdominal) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Red Sox (-140, O/U 10): The Red Sox enter this three-game set feeling especially good after closing a 10-game road trip with four consecutive wins. The Red Sox were 56-25 at home last season and have won 17 of their first 23 there to start 2009. Brad Penny has won his last three home outings, pitching at least six innings and allowing three or fewer runs in all of them. He had another quality start Saturday at Toronto, his fourth in his last six outings overall, but he did not get a decision in the 5-3 defeat. He will be facing Texas for the first time since 2004 when he was with Florida.

The Red Sox are 82-35 in their last 117 games as a home favorite.
The Red Sox are 23-9 in their last 32 in game 1 of a series.

Key Injuries - 1B Kevin Youkilis (calf) is QUESTIONABLE.

PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (Side Play of the Day)

Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Dodgers [10:10 PM ET]

Phillies: Jamie Moyer became the 44th pitcher to win 250 games Sunday, allowing one run and three hits in six innings as Philadelphia beat Washington 4-2. It was one of only three starts in 10 this season in which he's allowed fewer than four earned runs. Moyer struggled against the Dodgers on May 13, surrendering seven runs and eight hits in 4 1-3 innings of a 9-2 defeat. He's 3-7 with a 6.51 ERA in 12 starts against Los Angeles, including a loss in Game 3 of last season's NL championship series. The Phillies didn't allow an earned run for the second straight contest and have a 2.71 ERA during a seven-game winning streak.

The Phillies are 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.
The Under is 10-2-1 in the Phillies' last 13 overall.

Key Injuries - OF Shane Victorino (hip) is QUESTIONABLE.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5

Dodgers (-135, O/U 9.5): Eric Milton was an All-Star for Minnesota in 2001 but has since been plagued by injuries. Milton missed 1 1/2 years while recovering from surgery on his left elbow before returning to the mound for the Dodgers on May 16. He's now earned consecutive wins after going nearly three years without one. Milton is 1-2 with a 5.56 ERA in four starts versus the Phillies. Los Angeles' lineup has really missed suspended outfielder Manny Ramirez lately, managing just two runs against starting pitchers in its last four games.

The Dodgers are 44-13 in their last 57 games as a home favorite.
The Over is 10-3-2 in the last 15 meetings in Los Angeles.

Key Injuries - OF Manny Ramirez (suspension) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)

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**pm530** · 06-05-2009, 11:12 AM

MLB
Baseball Today

SCOREBOARD

Friday, June 5

Pittsburgh at Houston (8:05 p.m. EDT). Mike Hampton (3-4) has won his last eight decisions against Pittsburgh, including a 2-1 victory Sunday. He's only the second pitcher since 1954 to have that much success against the Pirates.

STARS

Thursday

-Randy Johnson, Giants, earned his 300th win, becoming the 24th major league pitcher to reach the milestone by leading San Francisco to a 5-1 victory over the Washington Nationals in the first game of a doubleheader.

-Melky Cabrera, Yankees, hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning and New York overcame yet another poor start by Chien-Ming Wang to beat the Texas Rangers 8-6.

-Cole Hamels, Phillies, pitched a five-hitter for his third career shutout, and Philadelphia extended its winning streak to seven games with a 3-0 victory at the Los Angeles Dodgers.

-Josh Johnson, Marlins, hit a three-run shot for his first career homer and pitched into the eighth inning, leading Florida over the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3.

-Jason Kubel, Twins, hit a pair of three-run homers to back Scott Baker, who pitched seven effective innings in Minnesota's 11-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians.

-Chris Carpenter and Albert Pujols, Cardinals. Carpenter pitched a three-hitter for his first complete game in more than two years and Pujols took care of the offense with a two-run homer and RBI double, leading St. Louis to a 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

-Jason Giambi, Athletics, hit a three-run homer, sending Oakland to a 7-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

-B.J. Upton, Rays, hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth and Tampa Bay completed a three-game sweep by beating the Kansas City Royals 3-2.

-Garrett Atkins, Rockies, broke out of a slump with two home runs and Colorado snapped a four-game skid with a 10-3 win over the Houston Astros.

WELCOME TO THE CLUB

Randy Johnson got his 300th win Thursday, becoming the 24th pitcher to reach one of baseball's most revered milestones. The Big Unit tossed two-hit ball over six innings, leading San Francisco to a 5-1 victory at the Washington Nationals. Johnson became the sixth left-hander to win 300, and the first pitcher to do it on his first try since Tom Seaver in 1985. The 45-year-old Johnson is the second-oldest pitcher to reach the milestone. Knuckleballer Phil Niekro was 46 when he won his 300th with the New York Yankees in 1985.

SIT OUT

Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett was suspended for six games for throwing high-and-tight to Texas' Nelson Cruz earlier this week. Burnett appealed the penalty. Burnett sailed a fastball near the head of Cruz during a 12-3 win Tuesday night. Earlier in the game, Texas' Vicente Padilla twice hit Mark Teixeira with pitches. Both Burnett and Padilla were fined by Major League Baseball.

GOOD NEWS

Colorado catcher Yorvit Torrealba's 11-year-old son and brother-in-law were released by kidnappers a day after being abducted. The two were abducted while driving to the boy's school along with a relative of the boy's mother. The kidnappers demanded $466,000 in ransom, but none was paid, said Wilmer Flores Trossel, head of Venezuela's federal police.

HOMER HAVEN - AND NOT

Through 26 games at each new ballpark, 95 homers were hit at Yankee Stadium and just 38 at the Mets' Citi Field. The Yankee Stadium total was one shy of the record for the first 26 games at a major league venue, set at Houston's Enron Field in 2000, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. While at least one home run was hit each game at Yankee Stadium, there were six homerless games at Citi Field. Yankee Stadium already has set a record for most consecutive games with homers at the start of a ballpark, topping the 22 at San Juan's Hiram Bithorn Stadium.

DOUBLE DUTY

Albert Pujols homered and doubled in the St. Louis Cardinals' 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds and has reached base at least twice in 15 consecutive games to tie Keith Hernandez's streak in 1980. They are the longest such streaks in 50 years for the Cardinals.

20/20?

Boston designated hitter David Ortiz, hitting .187 with one homer, got the day off. Ortiz told reporters before the Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 that he is considering having his eyes examined.

DEBUT

White Sox top prospect Gordon Beckham made his major league debut at third base and went 0 for 3 with a strikeout. He hit into a fielder's choice in his first at-bat of a 7-0 loss to Oakland. ... Pittsburgh's prized prospect Andrew McCutchen went 2 for 4 with three runs, a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in an 11-6 win over the New York Mets.

BREAKOUT HIT

B.J. Upton's two-out, go-ahead homer in the eighth inning of the Rays' 3-2 win over the Kansas City Royals was Tampa Bay's first hit with runners in scoring position for the game. They were 0 for 13 until then.

SPEAKING

"I think it kind of hit me when I walked on the field. It's a long-range achievement. It's not a one-game or a one-year achievement, it's a career achievement. Who knows how many teammates I've had over my 21 years, but they had a great deal to do with my success. I'm going to think about this for a long time.'' - Giants starter Randy Johnson on his 300th victory, a 5-1 win over the Nationals.

SEASONS

June 5

1911 - Boston's Smoky Joe Wood struck out three Chicago White Sox pinch hitters in the ninth to preserve a 5-4 win.

1915 - Philadelphia's Grover Cleveland Alexander lost his no-hitter when Artie Butler punched a single with two outs in the ninth. Alexander struck out Bob Bescher for the final out to beat St. Louis 3-0. Alexander went on to pitch three more one-hitters during the season.

1949 - Commissioner Happy Chandler lifted the ban on all players who jumped to Mexico, starting in 1946.

1955 - New York's Mickey Mantle hit a home run off Chicago's Billy Pierce that traveled an estimated 550 feet. The ball cleared the left-field upper deck at Comiskey Park.

1959 - Pittsburgh's Dick Stuart hit the longest home run at Forbes Field. Stuart hit a shot over the center-field wall off Chicago pitcher Glenn Hobbie.

1966 - Leo Cardenas of the Reds hit four home runs in a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs. Cardenas hit two home runs in each game as Cincinnati won the opener 8-3 but dropped the second game 9-5.

1986 - San Diego's Steve Garvey was ejected for the first time in his career when he argued a play at home plate. Garvey, the on-deck hitter, protested the last out of a triple play by the Atlanta Braves. Television replays showed that Bip Roberts was indeed safe. The Padres lost 4-2.

1989 - The Blue Jays lost their debut in the SkyDome as Glenn Braggs hit a two-run homer to lead the Milwaukee Brewers past Toronto 5-3. The $375 million complex featured a $100 million, four-section, retractable roof.

1997 - Alex Rodriguez of the Mariners became the first Seattle player to hit for the cycle in a nine-inning game. He completed the cycle with a double in the ninth of a 14-6 win at Detroit.

2001 - Colorado pitcher Mike Hampton had two homers, three RBIs and recorded his eighth win as Colorado defeated Houston 9-4.

Today's birthday: Russ Ortiz 35.

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**pm530** · 06-05-2009, 11:13 AM

MLB
This Day in Baseball

On June 5 in Baseball History...

* 1948 - Richie Ashburn of the Phillies hits safely for the 23rd straight game in a 6-5 win at Chicago, setting a 20th-century N.L. record for a rookie.

* 1974 - Oakland's Reggie Jackson and Billy North engage in a clubhouse fight at Detroit. Jackson injures his shoulder, and Ray Fosse, attempting to separate the combatants, suffers a crushed disk in his neck that virtually ends his season.

* 1977 - The Dodgers retire former manager Walter Alston's uniform, number 24, on Old-Timers Day. Doug Rau then pitches the current Dodgers to a 4-2 win over the Padres.

* 1981 - Houston's Nolan Ryan passes Early Wynn as baseball's all-time walks allowed leader, giving up two walks in a 3-0 win over the Mets to raise his total to 1,777. Ryan also fans ten batters while pitching a five-hitter.

* 1987 - Dwight Gooden returns from drug rehabilitation and allows one run in six and two-thirds innings to earn the win as the Mets beat the Pirates 5-1 at Shea Stadium.

* 1989 - The Toronto SkyDome opens, but the Blue Jays lose 5-3 to the Brewers. Baseball's newest and most modern stadium features a fully retractable roof, a hotel, the world's largest video display board, and a Hard Rock Cafe.

* 1997 - Seattle shortstop Alex Rodriguez becomes only the second Mariners player ever to hit for the cycle in a 14-6 victory at Detroit. Rodriguez did it the hard way, hitting his triple in the eighth and his double in the ninth. A lucky Mariners fan collected a $1 million prize in a radio promotion due to Rodriguez's feat.

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