Bonds brings home run chase to hallowed grounds of Milwaukee
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07/21/2007 -
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Barry Bonds is within reach of Hank Aaron's all-time home
run mark of 755, and may catch "Hammerin Hank" in the city that the legend
spent most of his career, as the San Francisco Giants are set to begin a
three-game series tonight against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.
Bonds returned to the lineup in a big way on Thursday against the Cubs after
missing three straight games due to sore legs. He first snapped his 0-for-21
skid when he led off the second inning with a home run to right field, and
then belted the 753rd homer of his career in the seventh inning.
Overall, he finished 3-for-3 with six RBI and three runs scored, but it wasn't
enough as the Giants fell to Chicago, 9-8.
Matt Morris (7-6) was tagged for eight runs -- five earned -- over 4 2/3
innings of work for the Giants, who have dropped seven of eight.
So now Bonds brings his home run chase to Milwaukee, where Aaron played from
1954-65 with the Braves and then in 1975-76 with the Brewers.
And if that wasn't enough pressure, Bonds will also have to endure questions
as to whether he thinks MLB commissioner should be in attendance as he
attempts to catch and pass Aaron. Selig is a former owner of the Brewers and a
Milwaukee resident.
The Giants will send Noah Lowry and his team-high nine wins to the hill
tonight as they try to get back on the winning track. The left-hander is 3-1
over his last four starts with a 2.63 earned run average, but that loss came
last time out against the Dodgers on Sunday. Lowry was tagged for five runs
(four earned) on 10 hits and four walks over 5 2/3 innings for his seventh
loss of the season. His ERA also lifted to 3.50 in the setback.
The 26-year-old is 0-2 with a 7.88 ERA in three lifetime starts against
Milwaukee. That includes a setback to the club on June 18 of this year in
which Lowry allowed five runs over 5 2/3 innings.
Jeff Suppan, meanwhile, will attempt to halt a four-start winless streak when
he toes the rubber for the Brewers tonight. Since a victory over Kansas City
on June 22, Suppan has gone 0-1, but pitched well in a no-decision against
Colorado on Sunday. Versus the Rockies, the right-hander yielded just two runs
over six innings on five hits and three walks.
Suppan, who is 8-8 on the year with a 4.90 ERA, has yet to face the Giants
this season, but won his lone start against them last year. Lifetime, he is
3-4 against them with a 4.95 ERA in seven starts.
Bonds is just 2-for-12 lifetime against Suppan, but one of those hits was a
home run. However, he is a career .363 hitter against Milwaukee with 21
lifetime long balls.
The Brewers come into this set as winners in five of six. That includes a rout
of Arizona on Thursday, as Tony Graffanino went 2-for-4, homered, drove in
three runs and scored three times to lead Milwaukee to a 10-1 victory.
Yovani Gallardo (2-1) held Arizona to only three hits through six innings,
striking out four, and Matt Wise earned a rare save, his first of the season.
Gabe Gross also homered for the Brewers, who lead the Chicago Cubs by 3 1/2
games for first place in the NL Central. The club is also 5-2 on a 10-game
homestand.
The Brewers have won seven straight -- all at home -- over the Giants,
including a three-game sweep this year in Milwaukee from June 18-20. San
Francisco's last win at Miller Park came on May 3 of last season.
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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
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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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Bonds nearly hits HR 751, SF wins
4 and drove in
a pair of runs, and Barry Bonds nearly hit homer No. 751 as San Francisco beat
1, in the middle contest of three at AT&T Park.
6) allowed five hits and one run over 6 2/3 innings, fanning
eight and walking three.
game slide.
Bonds, who came within five homers of Hank Aaron's record on Friday, went
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