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08/15/2010 - Kansas City, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bryan Bullington picked up his first major league win and Billy Butler knocked in the game's only run, as the Royals earned a split of a four-game series with the Yankees behind a 1-0 victory at Kauffman Stadium.
Bullington (1-2) held New York to a pair of hits, walked one and struck out five over eight innings in his longest start in the majors. Since making his debut in September 2005, the right-hander had gone 0-7 for Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Toronto and now Kansas City.
Joakim Soria pitched a 1-2-3 ninth to extend his own club record with a 26th consecutive save, his 33rd of the season for the Royals, who came in having dropped six of seven.
A.J. Burnett (9-10) went the distance for New York, allowing four hits and a run in his first complete game of the season. He walked three, struck out six and added a tough-luck loss to his 3-8 ledger over the last 13 starts.
The pitchers' duel took shape right from the start with Bullington facing the minimum amount of batters through seven innings and Burnett yielding just two hits after Kansas City scored in the game's first frame. Willie Bloomquist singled and stole second, and Butler scored him with a base hit to right.
Bullington returned for the eighth and issued a two-out walk to pinch-hitter Marcus Thames but quickly induced a flyout by Curtis Granderson to retain the 1-0 lead.
Burnett also came back out for the eighth and put two on with one out after a Yuniesky Betancourt single and a walk to Gregor Blanco. But the score remained 1-0 heading to the ninth with Burnett bouncing back to get Bloomquist on a 6-4-3 double-play ball. Soria then shut the door in the ninth.
Game Notes
Robinson Cano and Brett Gardner had the two hits for the Yankees, both singles...The Royals also failed to collect an extra-base hit...New York's designated hitter, Lance Berkman, appeared to turn his right ankle on first base while trying to beat out a double play in the fifth inning. He was pinch hit for in the eighth his next time up...The Yankees won the season series 5-3...New York's hasn't lost a series to Kansas City dating back to 2000...The Royals continue a 10-game homestand against Cleveland on Tuesday...The Yankees return home for a four-game series with Detroit starting Monday...Soria is tied with Rays closer Rafael Soriano for the AL lead in saves.
<< Nats edge D'Backs to win series
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ian Desmond drove in the go-ahead run with
a single in the seventh inning, as Washington edged Arizona, 5-3, in the
rubber match of a three-game series at Nationals Park.
Josh Willingham doubled and
<< Harvick clinches spot in Chase with Michigan win
Brooklyn, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kevin Harvick became the first driver to lock
down a position in the championship Chase after winning Sunday's CARFAX 400 at
Michigan International Speedway.
Harvick passed Denny Hamlin with 10 laps remaining
<< Cairo, Bailey help Reds sweep Marlins
Cincinnati, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Miguel Cairo's two-run homer in the sixth
inning was all the Reds needed, as Homer Bailey and three relievers blanked
the Marlins, 2-0, to complete a three-game sweep.
Bailey (2-2), in his first start
<< Goldberg wins Jane Rogers Championship in playoff
Halton Hills, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Aaron Goldberg defeated Trey Denton in a
playoff Sunday to win the Jane Rogers Championship and capture his second
victory of the season.
Goldberg, who shared a three-shot lead after the third round
San Francisco cruises past turnover-prone Indianapolis >>
Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Rookie Anthony Dixon carried the ball 21
times for 100 yards and a score, as the San Francisco 49ers dominated the
Indianapolis Colts, 37-17, in the preseason opener for each club.
Alex Smith comp
Pence, Astros complete sweep of Pirates >>
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Hunter Pence recorded his second straight
three-hit game, scored three runs and knocked in another, helping Houston get
past Pittsburgh, 8-2, to complete a three-game sweep and a perfect home record
against
Slowey pulled with no-hitter after seven; Twins sweep A's >>
Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kevin Slowey threw seven innings of
hitless ball as the Minnesota Twins completed a three-game sweep of the
Oakland Athletics with a 4-2 win.
Slowey (11-5) gave up just three walks and struck
Gonzalez helps Braves rout Dodgers >>
Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Alex Gonzalez went 2-for-3 and drove in four
runs as Atlanta blitzed Los Angeles, 13-1, in the third installment of a four-
game set from Turner Field.
Troy Glaus hit a three-run homer and also knocked in fo
BILLS (+10) at Steelers SPORTSBOOK LINES
It's impossible to gauge how a team will react after something like the Steve Everett situation, and it probably doesn't matter. That being said, the Bills are going to lose several games this year where they keep things close but fall short in the end to superior teams. Ben Roethlisberger and company could have a field day against Buffalo's decimated defense, but I like the Bills to cover.
BENGALS (-7) at Browns SPORTSBOOK LINES
All you can ask out of your NFL team is that it has a plan. You may not always agree with it as a fan, but as long as it appears the organization is going in some sort of direction, you have to go with it. Which brings us to the Cleveland Browns. You flip a coin to determine whether Chuck Frye or Derek Anderson should start the preseason opener. You start Frye in Week 1, but pull him in the first half. And then you deal him to the Seahawks for a sixth-round pick? Hmm... the Bengals could get six turnovers again this week.
COLTS (-7) at Titans SPORTSBOOK LINES
Tennessee signed ex-Colts cornerback Nick Harper in the offseason so that should help slow down Peyton Manning. Just ask Jason David and the Saints. Oh wait... One of these weeks, I'm going to learn to not pick against Tennessee, which has won seven of its last eight games. But it's not happening against Indy.
TEXANS (+6.5) at Panthers SPORTSBOOK LINES
Houston's Mario Williams, the first pick in the '06 draft, has more touchdowns than Reggie Bush after one week. Somehow I don't see that lasting. Meanwhile, Carolina bottled up what was expected to be a pretty high-octane offense in St. Louis in Week 1. Could this be the Panthers' defense everyone expected last year? Maybe. This feels like a 20-16 Carolina win.
RAMS (-3) vs. 49ers SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Absolutely love this game. Everyone's favorite pick for this year's surprise team -- the 49ers -- laid an egg on Monday night (not that anyone was watching with the game ending in the middle of the night for those of us on the East Coast). St. Louis wasn't much better, delivering a lackluster effort against the Panthers that included two Steven Jackson fumbles and panic from his fantasy owners. Jackson rebounds this week, and the Rams get their first win.
PACKERS (+1.5) at Giants SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Do you really trust this guy to win an NFL game if Eli Manning can't go? I say no. I'd feel alot better about this Packers team if it had any semblance of a running game, but I still think Green Bay's defense is good enough to give it a 2-0 start.
JAGUARS (-10) vs. Falcons SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Does it scare me to pick Jacksonville to cover a double-digit spread after it scored just 10 points last week against the Titans? Absolutely. But can I bring myself to pick Atlanta under any circumstances? No. Check out this poll on ajc.com. It asks what Atlanta's most urgent deficiency is: offense, defense, specials teams or all of the above. "All of the above" has 57 percent of the votes. Ouch.
SAINTS (-3) at Buccaneers SPORTSBOOKS LINES
I'm picking way too many road teams this week. Oh well. New Orleans has had some time to reflect on its lackluster showing in the opener, and the Buccanneers just aren't a very good football team. Anyone else surprised Tampa Bay hasn't made a move to sign Byron Leftwich? I thought that's what they do.
VIKINGS (+3) at Lions SPORTS BETTING LINES
Run the ball and stop the run. Minnesota can do both, and that will keep them in a lot of games this season. Even though it was only one week, Adrian Peterson looks like he was a steal at No. 7 in last year's draft. Not only will he produce, but Peterson delivers excitement to what otherwise would be one of the league's most boring teams.
DOLPHINS (+3.5) vs. Cowboys SPORTS BETTING LINES
Lost in the Tony Romo lovefest is just how bad the Cowboys' defense was last week. I know they're banged up, but Dallas' 'D' allowed 438 yards to the Giants' offense, and backup running back Derrick Ward averaged 6.8 yards per carry. Meanwhile, Cam Cameron's decision to split carries between Ronnie Brown and Jesse Chatman sounds about as can't-miss as Larry David's plan to show up to Marty Funkhouser's party a night late. Still, gotta go with Miami to cover at home.
SEAHAWKS (-2.5) at Cardinals SPORTS BETTING LINES
I'm probably missing something, but this game seems too easy. Arizona blew Monday night's game against the 49ers in typical Cardinals fashion, and the Seahawks beat Tampa Bay by two touchdowns. Love Seattle in this one.
BRONCOS (-9.5) vs. Raiders SPORTS BETTING LINES
Special teams was a major story line in Week 1. Take a look at the Broncos. They had to rush on to the field to get a Jason Elam field goal as time expired against the Bills. Denver drove into Buffalo territory on eight of 10 drives but came away with just a pair of field goals and a touchdown. Look for more scoring from the Broncos this week against an Oakland defense that gave up 36 points to Detroit in Week 1.
BEARS (-12) vs. Chiefs SPORTS BETTING LINES
Everyone talks about Rex Grossman when dissecting the Bears' offense, but Chicago's quarterback got no help in last week's loss to the Chargers. Meanwhile, Kansas City confirmed what we all thought while watching Hard Knocks: The Chiefs are going to stink this year. It could be a rough first month for Larry Johnson fantasy owners. Kansas City's RB was limited to 43 yards on 10 carries in Week 1, and the Chiefs face the Bears, Vikings and Chargers the next three weeks, all formidable run defenses.
RAVENS (-10) vs. Jets SPORTS BETTING LINES
A big dose of Willis McGahee and a usual sound defensive effort will give the Ravens their first win. According to Football Outsiders, no team in the NFL rushed only three defenders on pass plays last year more than the Jets. And according to my special Jets correspondent Ben Stauber, New York did the same in Week 1. Whoever starts at quarterback for the Ravens should have all day to throw.
PATRIOTS (-3) vs. Chargers
Friends and I were discussing how Bill Belichick goes about paying his $500,000 fine for cheating. Does he just write one check to the NFL? Do you need some sort of clearance to make such a monstrous financial transaction? I guess I shouldn't complain about the security deposit I have to put down on my new apartment. Anyway, two of the league's best teams square off in what should be a good one Sunday night. The Patriots always respond well just when you think they're in trouble. And their offensive attack was the story in Week 1.
Note: Monday night game will be picked Monday. Lines used are from football betting.
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