Baker, Twins blank Royals to stay atop AL Central
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09/29/2008 -
Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Scott Baker combined with two relievers
on a five-hit shutout, as Minnesota inched closer to their fifth AL Central
title in the last seven years with a 6-0 win over Kansas City.
The Twins continue to lead Chicago, which beat Cleveland 5-1 on Sunday, by
one-half game in the division. If the White Sox fall to Detroit in a make-up
game at U.S. Cellular Field on Monday, Minnesota will capture the crown.
If Chicago wins Monday, a one-game tiebreaker will be held between the White
Sox and the Twins on Tuesday in Chicago.
Baker (11-4) allowed just four hits and one walk, with nine strikeouts, over
seven innings for the Twins (88-74), who snapped a two-game skid. Joe Mauer
had a two-run triple and Denard Span added an RBI double for Minnesota.
"I don't know if there was pressure, but I finally settled into a groove in
the third or fourth inning," said Baker. "Sometimes it takes a little bit to
get that feeling."
Mike Aviles was 2-for-4 with a double for the Royals (75-87), who ended their
season by winning five of their final six games.
Brandon Duckworth (3-3) was the hard-luck loser, allowing just two runs on two
hits in six innings.
Minnesota jumped on top with a run in the second. With runners on first and
second with two down, Span came through with a run-scoring double.
The Twins added another run in the third thanks to some shoddy Kansas City
defense. Justin Morneau drew a one-out walk and advanced to third on a Ryan
Shealy error. After Delmon Young was hit by a pitch to load the bases, Brendan
Harris hit a ground ball to third. Alex Gordon went home to try and cut down
Morneau at the plate, but John Buck dropped the ball and Minnesota led 2-0.
Minnesota added two big insurance runs off the Royals bullpen in the seventh.
Alexi Casilla and Mauer opened the frame with consecutive singles off Ron
Mahay. After Morneau struck out swinging, Kansas City went to Leo Nunez to
match up with pinch-hitter Michael Cuddyer. But, the reliever walked Cuddyer
to load the bases before giving up a two-run single to Young.
The Twins really put the game away in the eighth when Mauer accounted for the
final margin with a two-run triple.
"That last one, to get those two runs in, was huge," said Mauer.
Game Notes
The Twins finished 12-6 versus the Royals this year...Mauer leads the AL with
a .330 batting average.
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Odds to Win the 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament
As of February 9, 2007, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.
Right behind the Gators are the 5th ranked UNC Tar Heels at 9-2. The Heels (21-3, 7-2) are absolutely loaded with top notch talent and are as deep as any team in the country. A concern for the Tar Heels might be inexperience. Of their top four scorers/ minute earners, three are freshmen and the other is a sophomore. The rest of the regular season, the Tar Heels play only one team that is currently ranked (Duke). Their remaining opponents do combine for an impressive 107-58 record though.
Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.
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Arizona 20-1
Butler 20-1
Duke 30-1
Florida 7-2
Georgetown 30-1
Indiana 35-1
Kansas 15-1
Marquette 25-1
Maryland 40-1
Memphis 50-1
Nevada 50-1
UNC 9-2
OSU 8-1
Oregon 30-1
Pittsburgh 15-1
Texas 30-1
Texas A&M 18-1
UCLA 6-1
Wisconsin 10-1
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