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04/23/2009 - Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ryan Braun and Bill Hall belted homers, while Dave Bush took a no-hitter into the eighth and pitched a solid 7 2/3 innings to lead the Milwaukee Brewers past the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-1, in the rubber match of a three-game set at Citizens Bank Park.
Bush carried a no-hitter into the home half of the eighth inning and retired pinch-hitter Greg Dobbs on a grounder to lead off. Pinch-hitter Matt Stairs then ruined Bush's hopes by belting a 3-1 cutter into the upper deck in right field. Bush was replaced by reliever Mitch Stetter after retiring Jimmy Rollins and giving up a single to Shane Victorino. Chase Utley grounded out to end the inning.
The 29-year-old Bush (1-0) allowed just one run on two hits with four strikeouts and three walks. Bush, who was attempting to become the second player in club history to toss a no-hitter, lowered his ERA to 3.86.
Braun went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer for the Brewers, who won 3-1 on Wednesday. Prince Fielder went 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels left the tilt in the fourth after being hit on the left shoulder by a Fielder line drive. Hamels (0-2), who was diagnosed with a left shoulder contusion, gave up two runs on four hits to go along with six strikeouts.
The Phillies, who posted an 11-4 victory in the opening game of the series on Tuesday, finished with just two hits and lost for the fifth time in their last seven games.
<< NHL suspends Flames F Roy
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The National Hockey League on Thursday
suspended Calgary Flames forward Andre Roy one game and fined him $2,500 for
an incident prior to Wednesday's contest.
In the pre-game warmups before Calgary
<< Maryland's Vasquez declares for NBA Draft
College Park, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Maryland junior guard Greivis Vasquez has
decided to submit his name for the NBA Draft, but won't hire an agent to give
himself the option of returning to school.
The 6-foot-6 Vasquez averaged 17.5 poi
<< Barca's Eto'o hails in-form Iniesta
Barcelona, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o described
Andres Iniesta as the best player in the world after the midfielder stole the
show in Wednesday's 4-0 demolition of Sevilla.
The result keeps Barca on track
<< Stoke rules out Beattie, Higginbotham
Stoke-on-Trent, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Stoke City boss Tony Pulis has ruled
James Beattie and Danny Higginbotham out of Saturday's Premier League game at
Fulham.
Higginbotham could need a back operation that will end his season while B
Nadal eases into Barcelona quarters, semis >>
Barcelona, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Four-time reigning champion Rafael
Nadal was an easy third-round winner Thursday at the $2.6 million Barcelona
Open.
The high-flying world No. 1 Nadal spanked helpless Belgian Christophe Rochu
Slump frustrates Juve's Del Piero >>
Turin, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Frustrated Juventus captain Alessandro Del
Piero is disappointed with the way his side's title challenge has petered out.
It had been thought that Juve would push Inter Milan all the way after it was
kn
Bramble hopes to sign new deal with Wigan >>
Wigan, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Wigan Athletic defender Titus Bramble is keen
to sign a new contract with the Latics.
The 27-year-old former Ipswich Town and Newcastle United star has enjoyed a
solid campaign with Steve Bruce's side
Genoa's Thiago waits on summer bids >>
Genoa, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - In-demand Genoa midfielder Thiago Motta is
waiting to see what offers come in for his services next summer.
The 26-year-old Brazil international has rebuilt his career in Italy following
an injury-hit ti
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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