Dodgers complete three-game Miller Park sweep

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08/26/2010 - Milwaukee, WI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Scott Podsednik had three hits, scored twice and drove in a run and Casey Blake homered to lead Los Angeles to a 7-1 win over Milwaukee to complete a three-game sweep at Miller Park.

Ryan Theriot added a pair of hits, a run scored and an RBI and Brad Ausmus chipped in with a trio of hits for the Dodgers, who swept a three-game series in Milwaukee for the first time since May 23-25, 2003.

Ronald Belisario (2-1) earned the win by recording one out as the first of five relievers who combined to throw 4 2/3 scoreless innings behind starter Carlos Monasterios for Los Angeles, which has claimed four of its last five games.

Yovani Gallardo (11-6) absorbed the loss after allowing six runs on eight hits and a pair of walks while fanning 10 over 6 1/3 innings for the Brewers, who have dropped four in a row.

Podsednik started the game with a single and moved to third base on Theriot's ground-rule double. After Andre Ethier struck out, Matt Kemp's ground out delivered Podsednik with the game's first run.

Prince Fielder's solo home run to right field tied the game in the bottom of the fourth.

The visitors regained the lead for good in the next half inning when Ausmus scored on Podsednik's single off the glove of a diving second baseman Rickie Weeks.

Gallardo walked with one out before Weeks and Corey Hart were hit to load the bases in the bottom half of the fifth as Monasterios was then lifted from the game and replaced on the hill by Belisario.

The right-hander struck out Ryan Braun and was lifted in favor of southpaw George Sherrill, who got the lefty-swinging Fielder to bounce into a force out at second base to end the inning. Monasterios was charged with the hosts lone run on a pair of hits while walking one and striking out three in his 10th career start.

The Dodgers took advantage of getting out of the jam by adding two runs in the top of the sixth on an opposite field home run to right by Blake.

A Podsednik base hit put runners at first and second with one out in the seventh and spelled the end of the day for Gallardo.

Todd Coffey took over and was greeted by consecutive run-scoring hits by Theriot and Reed Johnson that made it a 6-1 game. A wild pitch allowed Theriot to dash in from third with the final run of the contest.

Kenley Jansen threw two scoreless innings, including striking out the side in the seventh, and Octavio Dotel followed by replicating the feat in the eighth. Jeff Weaver set down all three hitters in the ninth to finish the game.

Game Notes

The Dodgers also finished their first three-game series sweep of the Brewers since May 5-7, 2006...Ethier was tossed in the sixth inning for arguing with the home plate umpire after being called out on strikes...Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez did not play after receiving his customary day off following a night game...The Dodgers also completed their first road sweep since taking all three games in San Francisco from June 28-30...Theriot has hit safely in seven in a row...Thursday marked the 71st anniversary of the first televised baseball game played at Ebbets Field between the Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds...Gallardo is 0-3 in his career against the Dodgers...Milwaukee is 16-29 in day games.

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American Idol Betting Season 6 Strategies  

It's that time of year folks.  Betting on American Idol Season 9.  And we have plenty of American Idol Season 6 strategies appearing below.  With the Top 24 finalists revealed, online gambling sites will be offering betting odds on each of them, including MySportsbook.com.

No other “event” has been growing as fast as wagering on American Idol. It has turned into a huge betting event with reasonably high limits and all sorts of profit-making potential for sharp bettors. Last year, MySportsbook.com experienced unprecedented traffic as a result of the American Idol betting craze.

Every week there will be odds to win American Idol, various elimination props and contestant versus contestant match-ups at the MySportsbook.com website.

Whether a fan of America’s top-rated show or watching only because of a wife or girlfriend, here are some of basic strategies to use when betting American Idol.

Odds to Win

There are a few things to consider when looking for the right win bet. First off, remember that this bet is for the long haul. Many people make the mistake of picking the performer who sang the best the previous week. This strategy leads to an underlay situation – betting a price, which is less than what it should be.

All Idol contestants struggle at some point in the competition, so you should always look for value. In last year’s competition alone, two performers who had some of the best performances early in the series were subsequently bet down to low prices - Lisa Tucker and Ace Young. After just a few weeks, Tucker had already been eliminated, while Young quickly became a huge long shot to win America’s largest talent search.

A better strategy is to look for performers who don’t necessarily get the praise from the judges, but show flashes of the talent necessary to go the distance.

Another important thing to remember when betting any contestant to win is the demographic breakdown of the voters, the viewing public and potential future CD purchasers. Unlike sporting events, American Idol is not decided on the field of play – it’s decided by the American public under the guiding influence of the shows producers.

Understand that the great state of Alabama has a mighty edge when it comes to American Idol. 

Therefore, to be successful betting on American Idol, put any personal opinions or prejudices aside and think like the majority of the voting public. Remember that the typical voter is young, female and quite often, Southern.

If a contestant cannot appeal to this demographic, no matter how much talent he or she possesses, they’ll struggle for votes. Looks, demeanor and charisma are extremely important. And it’s no coincidence that every Idol winner so far has hailed from a Southern state.

Elimination Props

Every week MySportsbook.com anticipates offering a prop on who’ll be eliminated from the show each Wednesday night. A suggestion to handicap this is to gauge an overall feel for who’s the least popular contestant left in the competition. Generally the least popular performers have recently appeared in the bottom three and will have been the target of repeated criticism from the judges.

Last year, resources included dialidol.com and votefortheworst.com. Dialidol.com measures the volume of each contestant’s voting line. While by no means a perfect science, it does give a good indication of who is generating votes and who isn’t. Meanwhile, votefortheworst.com is a site that attempts to build support for the worst competitor to keep them in the competition for ‘entertainment’ value. The site has a proven track record of keeping performers around who most feel should have been voted off a long time ago.

Contestant vs. Contestant Match-ups

The best strategy for doing well on match-ups is to assess how close either of the contestants is to being eliminated. If neither is expected to be voted off of the show in the coming weeks, the value is almost always on the underdog. If both are expecting an imminent exit in the near future, the favorite in the match-up might offer value.

Watch for American Idol betting odds on each of the contestants shortly and good luck with these American Idol betting strategies.

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