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05/02/2010 - Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Shane Victorino's grand slam highlighted a relentless two-out rally in the fourth that produced nine runs, and the Philadelphia Phillies handed Johan Santana the worst start of his career in a 11-5 thumping of the New York Mets.
The fourth inning featured two home runs, 13 batters and a stretch of nine consecutive hitters reaching base, including a crucial bases-loaded walk by pitcher Jamie Moyer (3-2). The Phillies went from down three to ahead by six, a lead they would never relinquish.
Chase Utley hit a two-run shot in the huge inning, while Ryan Howard and Placido Polanco each had a solo homer for the Phillies, who have scored more runs in the last two games (21) than the previous six (20).
Moyer, aside from finishing 1-for-2 from the plate, gave up five runs and six hits in six frames, as Philadelphia won for the third time in four games. He has now pitched at least six innings in eight straight starts.
Every batter that reached base against Santana (3-2) scored, as the Mets' ace lefty gave up a career-worst 10 runs on eight hits and two walks in 3 2/3 frames. Santana, whose previous worst was nine runs given up against the Yankees on June 14, 2009, saw his earned un average increase from 2.08 to 4.50.
Prior to Sunday's start, Santana had given up just seven runs in 30 1/3 innings. He had also given up one home run in five April starts prior to yielding four in this contest.
David Wright hit a three-run homer, and Rod Barajas hit a two-run shot for the Mets, who have lost two straight on the heels of an eight-game win streak. They also fell a half-game back of the first-place Phillies in the NL East.
Barajas' two-run homer gave the Mets a 5-2 lead in the fourth, but the Phillies put together an incredible two-out rally in the home half to knock Santana out of the game.
Utley led off the inning with a double, moved to third on a groundout and scored on Raul Ibanez's two-out single through the right side.
Juan Castro followed with a single, and Carlos Ruiz walked on four pitches to load the bases. Moyer stepped to the plate and battled Santana for seven pitches, eventually working another walk to force in a run.
Victorino followed by blasting an 0-1 fastball over the left field wall for a grand slam, putting Philadelphia ahead, 8-5. Polanco kept the inning alive with another base hit, and Utley crushed a two-run homer to right for a 10-5 lead, prompting the Mets to replace Santana.
Hisanori Takahashi came on to pitch, but he didn't fare much better. Howard singled up the middle and scored for an 11-5 cushion when Jayson Werth became the ninth straight Phillie to reach base with a double to the gap in right- center.
The inning finally came to an end when Ibanez, who started the two-out rally, grounded out to first.
From that point on, the Mets failed to record a single hit. Moyer was perfect in the fifth and sixth; Chad Durbin threw a 1-2-3 seventh and a scoreless eighth, yielding only a two-out walk; and Danys Baez threw a perfect ninth to close out the win.
The Mets struck for three runs in the opening inning. Luis Castillo lined a one-out single to right field, and Jason Bay reached on a two-out infield single when shortstop Castro couldn't grab it with his bare hand.
Wright then worked a full count before launching the ball into the center field seats for his fifth home run of the season.
In the home half, Polanco, mired in a 3-for-34 slump over the last nine games, powered a high fastball into the left field seats to cut Philadelphia's deficit to 3-1. Two batters later, Howard blasted a 1-2 changeup to almost the same spot to make it a one-run game.
Game Notes
Santana last gave up two homers in an inning on June 9, 2009 against the Phillies. He did it twice on Sunday...Four of the last five games in which Santana has given up two or more home runs in a contest have come against the Phillies...Werth has reached base in 24 straight games to open the season, the longest such streak in Philadelphia history since Richie Hebner matched the feat in 1977...The Mets fell to 0-4 in series rubber matches...Moyer has recorded 97 wins since turning 40...Since Barajas' one year with the Phillies in 2007, he is 13-for-24 with seven homers and 15 RBI at Citizens Bank Park...The Phillies have won five straight series against the Mets...Moyer had been 0-4 in his last five home starts...The last Mets pitcher to allow 10 runs in one game was Al Leiter on May 15, 2003 against San Francisco...The Phillies have won nine of their last 11 home games against the Mets...Wright has four career home runs against Moyer, tied for the most against any pitcher...Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton will make his season debut against St. Louis on Monday after spending a month on the disabled list with an oblique injury...The Phillies have had five or more runs in four innings this season -- three of those instances occurred in the fourth inning...Howard and Polanco finished with three hits apiece, while Victorino, Utley and Werth each finished with two...This was Victorino's second career regular season grand slam.
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After all the trouble that’s ensued since Braylon Edwards allegedly punched one of LeBron James’ homeboys in the face at a club, the Cleveland Browns have sent away their last remaining player of worth to the New York Jets. This is a great move for Dirty Sanchez and all, but it’s even better for the Knicks. Now Donnie Walsh can say, “You get to haunt Braylon Edwards with your posse if you sign here!” next summer.
Putting that aside for a moment, the move is a clear indication that the new-look Jets are gunning for the Super Bowl this year. I don’t think that New York thought that Dirty Sanchez was going to be such a rock star. With a 75.2 passer rating that was killed against the Jets, Sanchez is doing an admirable job of managing games and putting the Jets in a position to win. The defense has been the major story in New York thus far, but the acquisition of Braylon Edwards makes this offense loaded with talent that can dent any defense…as long as Dirty Sanchez continues his meteoric rise.
Thus far, Edwards has been a non-factor in the NFL piling up just 139 receiving yards on 10 catches. He has yet to find the endzone, and with the Browns mired in the most unsexy quarterback controversy of all time (Anderson vs. Quinn...yawn), there going nowhere fast. Edwards is two seasons removed from a career year which saw him catch 80 passes for 1,289 yards and 16 touchdowns when the Browns were the spread killing monsters of 2007. In 2008, injuries slowed the receiver down to just 873 yards and three touchdowns though he played in all 16 games.
So that being said, we really don’t know if Braylon Edwards is just a flash in the pan, or a legit threat. At 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, he is a prototypical receiver. But he’s also shown a strange, and unwarranted, talent for dropping passes. Lining up opposite Jericho Cotchery, a speed demon with 23 catches, 356 yards and a single touchdown, may give Braylon the open looks he needs. A change of scenery may also rejuvenate the star receiver.
In return, the Browns will receive Chansi Stuckey, online football betting a special teams player you’ve never heard of and a pair of draft picks. That’s a tall order for a guy whose only real value right now is in his name, and it shows no promise to the Browns that they can rebuild around those acquisitions. Braylon was the only reason to hope for the Browns to go 3-14 SU this year. Without him, they don’t have a single guy on offense that can scare any team.
For the Jets, it’s a response to the pounding that they took at the hand of the Saints. Thomas Jones and Leon Washington have averaged around 4.0 yards per carry each on the ground, but striking a fair balance between the passing and rushing attacks in New York has been a struggle. You have to believe that the trio of Dustin Keller, Jericho Cotchery and Braylon Edwards will give Sanchez the weapons he needs to unleash through the air. Theoretically, that would open up holes for the rushing game. But the proposed public option health care plan works in theory too. We need to see the proof in the pudding before we start loading up mega bucks on the New York Jets to take the AFC.
The one wrinkle in this whole thing is that Braylon could very well be suspended by the league for disciplinary action due to his “brawl” with LeBron’s friend. If that’s the case, the Jets may have to bench him for a few games leaving them with a somewhat depleted receiving corps for a few games. Also, this is a guy who gets in fights with people at clubs. New York may not be the best place for him. Just sayin’.
The Jets have a long week before they meet the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football Betting in a virtual pick ‘em game. Braylon’s excess baggage may be a distraction, and his curiously low production may be what we should be expecting of him overall, but for the Jets, taking a chance to strike gold is well worth it. At the end of the year, they can simply just blame it on their rookie quarterback.
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Terrell Owens could return for Cowboys next game
A bye week will allow Terrell Owens broken hand to recover just in time for the next game the Dallas Cowboys are slated to play, according to reports. MySportsbook.com, an football sportsbook, has posted football betting lines on TO playing.
Owens broke the bone leading to his right ring finger Sunday night and had a plate surgically attached to it Monday. Although Owens' hand was swollen and aching Wednesday, Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells said he's optimistic the receiver will be back at work next week and catching passes a week from Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.
MySportsbook.com online sportsbook listed Terrell Owens with odds of 7-2 (or $7 paid out for every $2 bet) to return back for the game against Tennessee.
"I certainly wouldn't rule it out now," Parcells said, referring to Terrell Owens immediate return. "Maybe five days from now I might, but I wouldn't rule it out now. ... I know we're looking to try to get him moving around pretty good in the next day or so. So we'll see where we are."
Owens did not speak with reporters Wednesday, but said Sunday he'd be out two to four weeks. A return against the Titans would be 13 days after the surgery. The Cowboys were listed as an early -7 1/2 favorite vs. the Tennessee Titans for Week 4 at MySportsbook.com
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