Johnson goes the distance to lead Fish past Bravos
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Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Josh Johnson's brilliant four-hitter marked the
first complete game of his career and Dan Uggla was the offensive catalyst, as
the Florida Marlins defeated the Atlanta Braves, 4-1, and evened their three-
game series at Turner Field.
Johnson (4-0) took a no-hitter into the fifth and allowed one run to go along
with the four hits and eight strikeouts for the Marlins, who rebounded after
blowing a ninth-inning lead in Tuesday's 10-9 series-opening loss. Uggla
homered and scored three runs while Hanley Ramirez knocked in two runs in the
win. Florida, which improved to 68-65, has not been able to string together
consecutive wins since the end of July.
The Mets defeated the Phillies on Wednesday, so the Marlins remained 5 1/2
games out of first place in the NL East.
"These are the games we have to win," said Uggla. "It doesn't matter what the
Phillies and Mets do. We're just concentrating on just getting wins."
Kelly Johnson scored the lone run for the Braves, who have lost eight of their
last 10 games.
Mike Hampton (2-2) produced a solid outing but suffered the loss after he
surrendered three runs on eight hits with five strikeouts and two walks over
eight innings of work.
The Marlins opened the scoring in the top of the third inning. Uggla led off
with a double and scored when Wes Helms followed with a single.
A pair of Florida runs in the fifth gave the visitors a three-run edge as
Ramirez clubbed a two-run single that scored Uggla and Helms.
Johnson yielded his first hit of the game with one out in the fifth. He
induced a groundout by lead off batter Brian McCann, but Johnson then hit a
triple. When Martin Prado grounded out, Johnson crossed the plate to bring
Atlanta within 3-1.
Johnson continued his stellar outing with a scoreless sixth, which was ended
by a 6-4-3 double play, and a 1-2-3 seventh.
"My location was good and I kept the pitches down in the zone," Johnson said.
"In my head, I was thinking 'just finish strong' and I ended up throwing a
good game."
Atlanta threatened in the eighth. A throwing error by Ramirez allowed lead off
batter Prado to reach first base safely and Jeff Francoeur singled to right
field. Brandon Jones followed with a bunt to put runners on second and third
with one out. Johnson settled down and fanned Greg Norton and Gregor Blanco in
succession and the Marlins went into the ninth still holding their lead.
The scoring was capped by Uggla's bomb in the top of the ninth. He turned on a
Blaine Boyer offering and crushed it into the seats in deep left field. The
blast was estimated to have travelled at least 430 feet.
"I got lucky -- he gave me one I could put a good swing on and it felt good,"
said Uggla.
In the ninth, Johnson yielded a one-out single off the bat of Chipper Jones
and issued a two-out walk to Johnson, but Prado grounded out to end the game.
Game Notes
Johnson improved to 3-1 in seven career starts against Atlanta. He threw 113
pitches, 80 for strikes...Hampton's 2008 earned run average is 5.85...Uggla
has 28 homers this season...Francoeur had two of the Braves' four hits...The
contest was completed in a swift 2 hours, 16 minutes...Attendance was 19,755.
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Odds to Win the 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament
As of February 9, 2007, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.
Right behind the Gators are the 5th ranked UNC Tar Heels at 9-2. The Heels (21-3, 7-2) are absolutely loaded with top notch talent and are as deep as any team in the country. A concern for the Tar Heels might be inexperience. Of their top four scorers/ minute earners, three are freshmen and the other is a sophomore. The rest of the regular season, the Tar Heels play only one team that is currently ranked (Duke). Their remaining opponents do combine for an impressive 107-58 record though.
Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.
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Marlins could start season without No. 2 starter Johnson
JUPITER, Fla. -- The Foorida Marlins are preparing for the likelihood that right-hander
Josh Johnson won't be ready when the season starts April 2.
Grapefruit League action starts Wednesday, but Johnson, penciled in as the No. 2 starter, hasn't even thrown off a mound at full speed since September. He's experienced some soreness in his right forearm.
MySportsbook.com have the Marlins listed with baseball betting lines at +800 to win the NL East this season .
''You guys know the math. If he's not on the hill then he becomes an opening day roster issue,'' manager Fredi Gonzalez said Saturday. ''We're borderline now.''
Johnson, who finished 12-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 2007, was supposed to throw on flat ground Saturday. That was canceled when he woke up with pain.
He played catch on Wednesday with no pain but felt discomfort in a throwing session on Thursday. He's expected to try again Sunday.
''Like we always said from the very beginning, we're going to take it easy on him,'' Gonzalez said. ''He didn't feel right, so we shut him down. We're going to take it back to step one and see where we're at.''
Among the candidates to take Johnson's spot in the rotation are left-hander Chris George and right-handers Yusmeiro Petit and Jose Garcia.
Right-hander Sergio Mitre, who missed most of last season with arm and shoulder problems, also is behind.
With Johnson's status doubtful, Gonzalez said right-hander Ricky Nolasco will stay in the rotation and no longer will be considered a candidate for closer.
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