Angels hang on to beat Mariners

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04/22/2007 - Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Vladimir Guerrero went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run, two runs scored, and three walks as the Angels survived a late rally by Seattle to take away a 7-6 win at Angel Stadium.

Bartolo Colon (1-0) picked up his first win since July 5, 2006 by going seven innings, scattering seven hits and one run.

Darren Oliver was lit up for three hits and three runs, all earned, in one- third of an inning, and Scot Shields yielded two runs in two-thirds of an inning, but Francisco Rodriguez retired the side in order in the ninth to pick up his sixth save.

Gary Matthews, Jr. went 2-for-4 with a run scored and Robb Quinlan for the Angels, who have won six in a row over the Mariners. Erick Aybar had two hits and a run knocked in while Orlando Cabrera scored twice.

Horacio Ramirez (1-1) gave up seven hits and six runs, walking six and striking out one, in four full innings. Julio Mateo surrendered three hits and one run in his one inning on the hill, and four other pitchers combined to throw three scoreless frames.

Ichiro Suzuki finished 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI for the Mariners, who have dropped five straight. Ben Broussard hit a grand slam and Yuniesky Betancourt collected two hits in defeat.

Down by seven runs, Seattle made things interesting in the late stages. They picked up a run in the seventh on Suzuki's ground out, then exploded for a five-spot in the eighth.

With Oliver on the hill, Jose Guillen's single brought in Jose Vidro with one out to make it 7-2. Scot Shields came in and walked Jamie Burke to load the bases, then Broussard hit for Betancourt and launched a grand slam to right which cut the Angels' lead to 7-6.

However, Rodriguez entered in the ninth, and quietly put the Mariners away to end the game.

The Angels jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first as Cabrera singled home Matthews and Guerrero belted a two-run shot to center, his fifth of the season.

Four more runs followed in the fifth. Cabrera and Guerrero worked consecutive walks, and Garret Anderson doubled to drive Cabrera home. Mateo relieved Ramirez, but the battering continued. After Shea Hillenbrand grounded out, Quinlan dropped a base hit to left which scored Guerrero and Anderson, and went to second on the throw home.

Mike Napoli singled and Cesar Izturis popped out, but Aybar beat out an infield single and Quinlan crossed the plate for a 7-0 result.

Game Notes

Before the game, the Angels activated Colon from the 15-day disabled list...Mariners catcher Kenji Johjima left the game after five innings with a bruised right calf after a collision at home plate with Anderson...The loss was the first for Ramirez in the American League after four seasons in Atlanta...Broussard's grand slam was the first pinch-hit grand slam in Mariners franchise history...Attendance was 43,752.

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MySportsbook.com: NFL draft - The NFC South


In part two of MySportsbook.com’s draft preview, we’ll take a look at a division that was extremely disappointing last season: the NFC South.  Many “experts” predicted the Panthers to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, of course they could not even make the playoffs in an extremely weak NFC.  The Saints definitely made up for the disappointing seasons of their NFC South brethren by exploding out of no where en route to the NFC Championship game.  For the avid NFL gambler, it is imperative to pay attention to the NFL draft.  Although free agency gets a ton of publicity, the successful franchises build their teams around the draft.

1. New Orleans Saints
Who would have thought this time last year that the Saints would be the favorites to win the NFC South for the 2007 campaign?  New Orleans is loaded with firepower on the offensive side of the ball but with the exodus of Joe Horn they will most likely look to draft a WR on Day 1.  Despite having the NFL’s 3rd ranked pass defense last season, the Saints will most likely upgrade their CB’s with one of their first two picks. Other possibilities for the Saints will be TE and DT.  Because of where they will be selecting (27th), the Saints could go the “best available player” route which could net a LB.

Key additions: Eric Johnson TE, Troy Evans LB, David Patten WR
Key loses: Joe Horn WR,
Team needs: CB, WR, TE, LB, DT
Possible draftees: Aaron Ross CB Texas, Darrelle Revis CB Pitt, Ted Ginn Jr. WR OSU, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Chris Houston CB Arkansas, Greg Olsen TE Miami

2. Carolina Panthers
Carolina was one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL last season.  With the signing of David Carr, expect the very first quarterback controversy to come out of Carolina if Jake Delhomme doesn’t rebound quickly from an average 2007 season. With veteran safety Mike Minter getting up there in age, they will look to draft a safety on Day 1 but probably not in the first round.  LB is another need with the loss of Chris Draft to go along with Dan Morgan’s concussion problems.  If TE Greg Olsen is still on the board, he might be too good to pass up despite their needs on the defensive side of the ball.

Key additions: David Carr QB
Key loses: Chris Draft LB
Team needs: LB, TE, S, OT
Possible draftees: Greg Olsen TE Miami, Patrick Willis LB Ole Miss, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Levi Brown OT PSU

3. Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons were another NFC South team to have a disappointing 2007 season.  The Falcons have been plenty busy during the off season with plenty of players coming and going including a new head coach.  The Falcons were able to improve their draft position with the trade of coveted backup QB Matt Schaub.  High on the list of Day 1 needs will be a defensive end to replace Patrick Kerney and a hard hitting safety since Lawyer Milloy is nearing the end of his career.  With an additional 2nd round pick, the Falcons could attempt to trade up to acquire local product WR Calvin Johnson. 

Key additions: Joey Harrington QB, Toniu Fonoti OG, Joe Horn WR
Key loses: Justin Griffen RB, Patrick Kerney DE, Matt Lehr OG, Ashley Lelie WR, Matt Schaub QB
Team needs: DE, S, OT, WR, DT
Possible draftees: LaRon Landry S LSU, Amobi Okoye DT Louisville, Levi Brown OT PSU, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas, Alan Branch DT Michigan

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age really caught up to the Bucs last season.  The Bucs still have plenty of household names on defense in Ronde Barber, Simeon Rice and Derrick Brooks but the one thing those three have in common is unfortunately age.  It is imperative for the Bucs to get much younger, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Despite having bigger needs on the defensive side of the ball, WR Calvin Johnson is the most likely pick if he is still available when the Bucs pick at the four spot.  This would suit Bucs’ faithful just fine as Johnson is widely considered the top talent in the draft and it is a position of need for the Bucs.

Key additions: Jeff Garcia QB, Kevin Carter DE, Torrie Cox CB, Cato June LB
Key loses: Dewayne White DE, Sean Mahan OG
Team needs: WR, LB, DE, CB (Youth on defense!)
Possible draftees: Calvin Johnson WR Georgia Tech, Gains Adams DE Clemson, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas

It is never too early to start betting on the NFL. Log on to MySportsbook.com to checkout all of the NFL futures for the upcoming season.  On the clock: the NFC North

Odds to win the NFC South:
New Orleans Saints 8-5
Carolina Panthers 2-1
Atlanta Falcons 12-5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-2    

Odds to win the NFC:
New Orleans Saints 13-2
Carolina Panthers 7-1
Atlanta Falcons 20-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25-1

Odds to win the Super Bowl:
New Orleans Saints 18-1
Carolina Panthers 20-1
Atlanta Falcons 50-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 75-1

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