Beckett, BoSox down Rays to vault into first place

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06/04/2008 - Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Josh Beckett worked six effective innings, as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, 5-1, in the middle contest of a three-game set at Fenway Park.

Beckett (6-4) surrendered just one run, fanning five without issuing a walk to earn the victory, Boston's second straight and fifth in its last six.

J.D. Drew, batting third in place of the injured David Ortiz, was 2-for-3, scoring twice with a run batted in and Kevin Youkilis added two hits, scoring once with an RBI.

Manny Ramirez served as designated hitter in Ortiz's absence and had an RBI single.

The victory helped propel the Red Sox past Tampa into first place by a half- game and was the 12th in a row at Fenway Park, where the Sox haven't lost since May 1.

Edwin Jackson (3-5) allowed four runs on six hits and three walks while retiring four on strikes in taking the loss for Tampa, which dropped its second straight after a three-game win streak.

Evan Longoria and Eric Hinske had two hits apiece in the loss with Hinske driving in Longoria for Tampa's only run.

Boston got to Jackson for three runs in the third. Coco Crisp led off with a single to right for Boston's first hit of the game and moved to second on a groundout. Jacoby Ellsbury singled back up the middle to plate Crisp, and Drew poked a ground-rule double to right scoring Ellsbury. Ramirez followed with another single back up the middle, giving the Sox a 3-0 lead.

The teams traded runs in the fourth. Longoria ripped a one-out double and scored on a Hinske line-single, and Boston put up a run on a Crisp sacrifice fly.

The Sox added an insurance run in the seventh. Drew singled, stole second and scored on a Youkilis RBI single.

Game Notes

The Rays placed first baseman Carlos Pena on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, with a fractured left index finger and recalled outfielder Justin Ruggiano from Triple-A Durham...Boston leads the season series 5-3, and improved to 5-0 vs. Tampa at Fenway...Boston took 13 of 18 matchups from Tampa last season...Ramirez extended his hitting streak to 10 games...Beckett has five or more strikeouts in each of his last 17 starts...Rays outfielder B.J.Upton was ejected in the eighth inning for arguing balls and strikes.

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American Idol odds : Blake Lewis the Early Standout

An important American Idol betting lines recap from February 20 Guys episode. The 12 men came out flat overall with Blake Lewis appearing to have the early edge after the first hour and a half.

Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off.  Randy was not impressed though.  Paula thought he started off fantastic.  "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either. 

Brandon was a little pitchy according to Randy and Paula agreed.  Simon said he was a good singer but the song was "too safe" and he needs to make an impact.  He was listed at +1200 odds or $1200 paid out on a $100 bet should he win the competition. 

Big favorite Sundance came in with a flat version of "Knights in White Satin" and the judges let him have it, including Paula.  Randy claimed the song was out of pitch throughout.

Korean American - and a Jenny Woo favorite - Paul Kim was up next.  Another pitchy flat one but Randy said he still liked his potential.  Kim at +3000 odds was said to have sung a "third rate version of that (George Michael) song" according to Simon Cowell.  He sang "Careless Whisper".

22 year old Chris Richardson was up next.  He was listed with +1100 odds coming in.  He got the best response from the judges though Simon did not believe the vocal was that great. 

Nick was boring and pitchy.  Simon didn't think he was that bad though and predicted he would be back next week.  Nick Pedro was a big +3000 dog coming into this competition. 

Beat boxer Blake Lewis was listed with early +1000 odds or $1000 payout on a $100 bet if he were to become the next American Idol winner odds .  These of course were the early odds.  He was considered original for picking an "odd song".  He did not beat box and the judges felt it was the best vocal of the night. 

Sanjaya came in as the second biggest favorite after Chris Sligh but his performance Tuesday night was not very good. 

Chris Sleigh was the early favorite at +450 odds.  Great voice and a great sense of humor.  He's a real standout.  Randy felt it was on point but maybe ahead of the chorus a little bit.  Simon Cowell said he felt like he was in some "sort of weird student gig". 

Jared Cotter followed.  He was listed with +2000 odds early on to win the competition.  The judges felt he needs to take more risks but looked good. 

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Phil - this season's military favorite - came into this competition with +1200 odds to win the competition.  He was the last to perform.  He was certainly strong enough to get through this stage of the competition and perhaps the best one after a shaky start. 

Tomorrow night, the ladies perform and I sure hope they do a better job than the boys.  Check out all the American Idol betting odds here.

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