Hanson ends long drought as Braves top Mets
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09/01/2010 - Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tommy Hanson won for the first time since early July and Jason Heyward finished with four hits, as Atlanta downed the New York Mets, 4-1, in the third of four games at Turner Field.
Hanson (9-10) had not won since July 3 versus Florida, but he gave up just one hit and one walk with three strikeouts over seven scoreless frames. Heyward had two doubles, an RBI and scored once. Omar Infante set the table in front of him with three hits and two runs scored and Martin Prado knocked in a pair for the Braves, who have won five straight games.
The Braves stayed three games in front of the Phillies for first place in the National League East.
Mike Pelfrey (13-8) was sacked with the loss, giving up four runs on nine hits with two strikeouts over five frames. Luis Hernandez drove in the lone run for the Mets, who have dropped four of five overall.
Atlanta attacked Pelfrey right out of the chute with a pair of runs in the first. Infante singled in front of Heyward's opposite-field two-bagger. Prado pulled a 2-1 sinker down the left-field line for a two-run double to get the Braves on the scoreboard.
In their next at-bat, the Braves picked up where they left out with Rick Ankiel's one-out base hit. He moved to second on Hanson's bunt and scored on Infante's single to left. Heyward again came through with an RBI double, this one sharply hit tight to the left-field line for a 4-0 edge.
Atlanta threatened for more in the home fourth, but Carlos Beltran charged an Infante single to center and threw a low bullet that took two hops before finding Josh Thole's waiting glove in time to tag out a sliding Ankiel.
The Mets scored their lone run in the eighth when Hernandez's single up the middle plated Ike Davis.
Billy Wagner threw the ninth inning for his 31st save.
Game Notes
Braves right-handed starting pitcher Derek Lowe was scratched from his scheduled Friday start due to lingering pain in his right below. Kenshin Kawakami will start in his place...The Mets have a 9-19 mark in their last 28 road games...Heyward extended his hitting streak to seven games...Ankiel had a pair of hits.
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American Idol odds : Blake Lewis the Early Standout
An important American Idol betting lines recap from February 20 Guys episode. The 12 men came out flat overall with Blake Lewis appearing to have the early edge after the first hour and a half.
Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off. Randy was not impressed though. Paula thought he started off fantastic. "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either.
Brandon was a little pitchy according to Randy and Paula agreed. Simon said he was a good singer but the song was "too safe" and he needs to make an impact. He was listed at +1200 odds or $1200 paid out on a $100 bet should he win the competition.
Big favorite Sundance came in with a flat version of "Knights in White Satin" and the judges let him have it, including Paula. Randy claimed the song was out of pitch throughout.
Korean American - and a Jenny Woo favorite - Paul Kim was up next. Another pitchy flat one but Randy said he still liked his potential. Kim at +3000 odds was said to have sung a "third rate version of that (George Michael) song" according to Simon Cowell. He sang "Careless Whisper".
22 year old Chris Richardson was up next. He was listed with +1100 odds coming in. He got the best response from the judges though Simon did not believe the vocal was that great.
Nick was boring and pitchy. Simon didn't think he was that bad though and predicted he would be back next week. Nick Pedro was a big +3000 dog coming into this competition.
Beat boxer Blake Lewis was listed with early +1000 odds or $1000 payout on a $100 bet if he were to become the next American Idol winner odds . These of course were the early odds. He was considered original for picking an "odd song". He did not beat box and the judges felt it was the best vocal of the night.
Sanjaya came in as the second biggest favorite after Chris Sligh but his performance Tuesday night was not very good.
Chris Sleigh was the early favorite at +450 odds. Great voice and a great sense of humor. He's a real standout. Randy felt it was on point but maybe ahead of the chorus a little bit. Simon Cowell said he felt like he was in some "sort of weird student gig".
Jared Cotter followed. He was listed with +2000 odds early on to win the competition. The judges felt he needs to take more risks but looked good.
22-year old AJ Talbado, who has tried out for American Idol five times, was up next. "Kind of a theme park performance" said Simon. Though the judges felt he performed okay. Simon did feel AJ might be better than he originally thought.
Phil - this season's military favorite - came into this competition with +1200 odds to win the competition. He was the last to perform. He was certainly strong enough to get through this stage of the competition and perhaps the best one after a shaky start.
Tomorrow night, the ladies perform and I sure hope they do a better job than the boys. Check out all the American Idol betting odds here.
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