Cain's 4 run 1st inning was the 1st time in 10 years that he allowed 4 or more runs in the 1st, since way back on Sept 11, 2008: 5 run opening frame vs. S.D.
Pitchers who've made 20 or more starts: Ariel Miranda, Seattle = 9.75, Patrick Corbin, Arz = 8.63, Jeff Samardzija, SF = 8.25, Cain’s 1st-inning ERA rose to 8.14 for this year.
Cain's now tagged for 19 runs in the 1st inning in 21 starts = only one fewer than the total number of first-inning runs he let in in the 43 starts he made from 2014 through 2016 !
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Cain's 4 run 1st inning was the 1st time in 10 years that he allowed 4 or more runs in the 1st, since way back on Sept 11, 2008: 5 run opening frame vs. S.D.
Pitchers who've made 20 or more starts: Ariel Miranda, Seattle = 9.75, Patrick Corbin, Arz = 8.63, Jeff Samardzija, SF = 8.25, Cain’s 1st-inning ERA rose to 8.14 for this year.
Cain's now tagged for 19 runs in the 1st inning in 21 starts = only one fewer than the total number of first-inning runs he let in in the 43 starts he made from 2014 through 2016 !
Ubaldo Jimenez's 6 runs in 4.1 innings y'day means he's given up 6 or more runs in 15 starts since he joined the Orioles in 2015, 2 years ago — UballDO's now tied w/ Braves' Julio Teheran for 3rd over a 2-year span, trailing only Bartolo Colon (16), and Jeff Samardzija (16).
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Ubaldo Jimenez's 6 runs in 4.1 innings y'day means he's given up 6 or more runs in 15 starts since he joined the Orioles in 2015, 2 years ago — UballDO's now tied w/ Braves' Julio Teheran for 3rd over a 2-year span, trailing only Bartolo Colon (16), and Jeff Samardzija (16).
Dodgers 3-run 9th inning win = record of 85-34 — and there's only 2 other teams in the last 60 years to have gotten to 85 wins in fewer than 120 games: 1998's Derek Jeter Yanks (114) and 2001's Mariners (118).
The last NL suad w/ 85 wins in less than 120 games was the 1944 Cardinals (114 games) which had the legend from Pitt's south side burbs (whose waters generated Mike Ditka, et al.) one Stan The Man, and the Cards went on to win the World Series.
"When Butch Yatkeman handed out uniforms, he surveyed us with the experienced eye of a tailor and threw us what he thought would fit best. The uniforms bore numbers then unassigned. I drew number 6. I've never worn any other in the big leagues and, long before I laid it aside, Mr. Busch decided that for the first time the Cardinals would retire a number." ~Stan Musial
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Dodgers 3-run 9th inning win = record of 85-34 — and there's only 2 other teams in the last 60 years to have gotten to 85 wins in fewer than 120 games: 1998's Derek Jeter Yanks (114) and 2001's Mariners (118).
The last NL suad w/ 85 wins in less than 120 games was the 1944 Cardinals (114 games) which had the legend from Pitt's south side burbs (whose waters generated Mike Ditka, et al.) one Stan The Man, and the Cards went on to win the World Series.
"When Butch Yatkeman handed out uniforms, he surveyed us with the experienced eye of a tailor and threw us what he thought would fit best. The uniforms bore numbers then unassigned. I drew number 6. I've never worn any other in the big leagues and, long before I laid it aside, Mr. Busch decided that for the first time the Cardinals would retire a number." ~Stan Musial
Judge might of taken away Giancarlo's HR-Derby Crown this year, but Dah Judge has also struck out in 33 consecutive games, breaking the K-King Adam Dunn's pathetic record run of 32 straight games that killed any chance 2012's ChiSox (= an otherwise very, very good team) had at post-season play. That's an all-time new record for consecutive games w/ a strikeout (by a Non-Pitcher)
in 1971, pitcher Vida Blue had a strikeout in 34 consecutive games, and, pitcher Bill Stoneman, also in 1971, holds the record for all players: 35 consecutive games having struckout (swinging or looking).
Aaaaaron [[ iTune's track = pause of 10 minutes> Judge can, in just 2 more games, become the all-time "leader."
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Judge might of taken away Giancarlo's HR-Derby Crown this year, but Dah Judge has also struck out in 33 consecutive games, breaking the K-King Adam Dunn's pathetic record run of 32 straight games that killed any chance 2012's ChiSox (= an otherwise very, very good team) had at post-season play. That's an all-time new record for consecutive games w/ a strikeout (by a Non-Pitcher)
in 1971, pitcher Vida Blue had a strikeout in 34 consecutive games, and, pitcher Bill Stoneman, also in 1971, holds the record for all players: 35 consecutive games having struckout (swinging or looking).
Aaaaaron [[ iTune's track = pause of 10 minutes> Judge can, in just 2 more games, become the all-time "leader."
Today, Baby Bears lost to Cinci by a field goal, 10 to 13. How the humongous salaried quarterback Jon Lester so soon's become the new Jay Cutler "playing" with Chicago.
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Today, Baby Bears lost to Cinci by a field goal, 10 to 13. How the humongous salaried quarterback Jon Lester so soon's become the new Jay Cutler "playing" with Chicago.
Tonight's Wednesday, 23 August 2017 POWERBALL drawing is an estimated $700 million.
That would make it the 2nd largest ever, behind this past January 2016's $1.6 billion payout.
The Multi-State Lottery Association runs Powerball & changed the rules in October of 2015 to force the larger payouts —> more ticket sales = more money: 59 balls grew to 69 balls = 1 chance in 292 million (up from 59 balls = 1 chance out of 175 million).
Last year's total revenue saw a $7 billion increase from 2015's revenue; & 2015 grew to $3 billion as compared w/ 2014's — after 2 years of flat sales.
To make it easier for ticket purchasers to win any prize, The Multi-State Lottery Assoc. lessened the number of Powerball options from 35 down to 26 - So it's now harder to win all but the smallest prizes.
The odds went up for the jackpot & the next 5 prizes.
Only three (3) prizes that became easier to win were the two $4 prizes, and for one of the two $7 prizes.
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Tonight's Wednesday, 23 August 2017 POWERBALL drawing is an estimated $700 million.
That would make it the 2nd largest ever, behind this past January 2016's $1.6 billion payout.
The Multi-State Lottery Association runs Powerball & changed the rules in October of 2015 to force the larger payouts —> more ticket sales = more money: 59 balls grew to 69 balls = 1 chance in 292 million (up from 59 balls = 1 chance out of 175 million).
Last year's total revenue saw a $7 billion increase from 2015's revenue; & 2015 grew to $3 billion as compared w/ 2014's — after 2 years of flat sales.
To make it easier for ticket purchasers to win any prize, The Multi-State Lottery Assoc. lessened the number of Powerball options from 35 down to 26 - So it's now harder to win all but the smallest prizes.
The odds went up for the jackpot & the next 5 prizes.
Only three (3) prizes that became easier to win were the two $4 prizes, and for one of the two $7 prizes.
The Brexit vote saw Paddy Power stunned as UK votes to leave WON despite really huge bets for the 'Remain' vote wager — High-rollers continued to invest in Remain, but the sheer volume of small stakes on Leave managed to force Paddy Power into a massive Lose/Lose scenario.
The small stakers had to be paid off, which was a massive loss for Paddy Power, & a McGregor win means another huge LOSS.
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Also over Paddy Power:
The Brexit vote saw Paddy Power stunned as UK votes to leave WON despite really huge bets for the 'Remain' vote wager — High-rollers continued to invest in Remain, but the sheer volume of small stakes on Leave managed to force Paddy Power into a massive Lose/Lose scenario.
The small stakers had to be paid off, which was a massive loss for Paddy Power, & a McGregor win means another huge LOSS.
Started back in 1895, The Travers Stakes is the oldest Thoroughbred Race that's still in existence.
Originally a mile in length, the distance has varied thru the years, w/ modern races standing at a full 1 ¾ miles. This hefty distance is the main reason that only the best bred & trained horses reach its Winner's Circle.
Reserved for the very best 3-year-old colts, geldings & fillies, the winner is annually awarded the Man O War Cup, named for what many believe to be the greatest horse to ever race. The original cup was donated to the race by the Riddle family, owner of the mighty Man O War. A gold-plated replica of the Man O War Cup is presented each year to the winner by a member of the Riddle family.
Also, the wooden canoe that floats in the Saratoga Pond gets adorned w/ the winner’s colors for the entire year. The Travers Canoe has been a lovely tribute to the winner of the $1,250,000 Travers Stakes every year since 1961. The wooden Travers Canoe is painted in the colors of the silks of the reigning Travers winner, and stays so colored until next year's race's winner.
A wooden canoe has been a fixture in the infield pond since 1926, and then in 1961 that the canoe became affiliated with the Travers Stakes Winner's silks color.
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Started back in 1895, The Travers Stakes is the oldest Thoroughbred Race that's still in existence.
Originally a mile in length, the distance has varied thru the years, w/ modern races standing at a full 1 ¾ miles. This hefty distance is the main reason that only the best bred & trained horses reach its Winner's Circle.
Reserved for the very best 3-year-old colts, geldings & fillies, the winner is annually awarded the Man O War Cup, named for what many believe to be the greatest horse to ever race. The original cup was donated to the race by the Riddle family, owner of the mighty Man O War. A gold-plated replica of the Man O War Cup is presented each year to the winner by a member of the Riddle family.
Also, the wooden canoe that floats in the Saratoga Pond gets adorned w/ the winner’s colors for the entire year. The Travers Canoe has been a lovely tribute to the winner of the $1,250,000 Travers Stakes every year since 1961. The wooden Travers Canoe is painted in the colors of the silks of the reigning Travers winner, and stays so colored until next year's race's winner.
A wooden canoe has been a fixture in the infield pond since 1926, and then in 1961 that the canoe became affiliated with the Travers Stakes Winner's silks color.
Mike 1st won in back in 1994 riding HOLY BULL, and now has 4 Wins, the last two in a row for the West Coast's Bob Baffert, where the winner came out of nowhere as did unknown Arrogate last year.
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Mike 1st won in back in 1994 riding HOLY BULL, and now has 4 Wins, the last two in a row for the West Coast's Bob Baffert, where the winner came out of nowhere as did unknown Arrogate last year.
Mayweather's guaranteed $100 million purse for the bout, McGregor's guaranteed $30 million; that figure will likely grow to over $100 mill w/ his share of the promotion.
The undercard boxers will receive much less: Jack is guaranteed $750,000, while Cleverly makes $100,000. Cut Cleverly is likely to add to that via British TV deals.
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Mayweather's guaranteed $100 million purse for the bout, McGregor's guaranteed $30 million; that figure will likely grow to over $100 mill w/ his share of the promotion.
The undercard boxers will receive much less: Jack is guaranteed $750,000, while Cleverly makes $100,000. Cut Cleverly is likely to add to that via British TV deals.
2 Sept 2017 8:00pm EST (neutral site) (205) FLORIDA STATE versus (206) ALABAMA
Each year for the past 8, Tide's signed a Top 2 recruiting class in the nation !! They've questions on defense, but not offense, esp. not @ Running Back. They lost 14-21 the only time, 29 Sept 2007, that they played the Seminoles.
Last year 2016, ACC had the best post-season of any and all conferences. This yr., Fla St. leads the ACC, not Clemson, as they return 15 starters led by QB Deondre Francois & DB Derwin James, 1 of nation's best players.
This will be a great game to watch, if not wager on...
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Bama's probably gonna be fav'd by at least 2.5-3 pts over any other team.
At South Point, Tide's currently a 4-pt favorite over Fla St. in their opener.
'Bama's been a dog only once the last 7 yrs (2015): Beat Georgia 38-10 (+2.5).
In early Game of The Year markets, 'Bama's favored by 11 over LSU at home and favored by 3.5 points when they play Auburn at Auburn in their finale.
Here we are gentlemen, old boys, and young men:
HAPPY COLLEGIATE GRIDIRON SEASON EVE
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Quote Originally Posted by Pendo:
2 Sept 2017 8:00pm EST (neutral site) (205) FLORIDA STATE versus (206) ALABAMA
Each year for the past 8, Tide's signed a Top 2 recruiting class in the nation !! They've questions on defense, but not offense, esp. not @ Running Back. They lost 14-21 the only time, 29 Sept 2007, that they played the Seminoles.
Last year 2016, ACC had the best post-season of any and all conferences. This yr., Fla St. leads the ACC, not Clemson, as they return 15 starters led by QB Deondre Francois & DB Derwin James, 1 of nation's best players.
This will be a great game to watch, if not wager on...
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Bama's probably gonna be fav'd by at least 2.5-3 pts over any other team.
At South Point, Tide's currently a 4-pt favorite over Fla St. in their opener.
'Bama's been a dog only once the last 7 yrs (2015): Beat Georgia 38-10 (+2.5).
In early Game of The Year markets, 'Bama's favored by 11 over LSU at home and favored by 3.5 points when they play Auburn at Auburn in their finale.
The NFL is just like High School Football in that there's 'Pre-season' duddy games that are only played for tuning up teams.
Collegiate Gridiron has no such 'pre-seas' and even the Marching Bands are often in lock-down due to their heated competition.
Collegiate Gridiron play is much heavier & harder than that found in the NFL, and collegiate teams' spirit & identity is as unmistakable as it is varied — be it the Triple Option, Wishbone, corner blitz, and so forth (vs. NFL's boring, always the same West-Coast sets w/i flag-football rules to protect payrolled players from serious play's contact) — while even the college stadium itself, its unmistakable milieu going right thru all the viewing screens will always feel that it means quite a bit more in review than an offering pushed by the NFL.
Collegiate crowds have real investment in their team, and college games mean something, be it their state's own team, a game involving their own conference, or an alma mater, the emotions are raw & high, their support is real and sincere.
But in such a stark night and day type contrast we find the NFL placing several hidden-speakers around its stadiums to simulate that enthusiasm and raw emotion, and real heartfelt investment that the Collegiate Gridiron supplies effortlessly to viewers by its nature.
How pathetic and vanilla boring is the fake & infurious NFL compared to true Collegiate Gridiron.
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The NFL is just like High School Football in that there's 'Pre-season' duddy games that are only played for tuning up teams.
Collegiate Gridiron has no such 'pre-seas' and even the Marching Bands are often in lock-down due to their heated competition.
Collegiate Gridiron play is much heavier & harder than that found in the NFL, and collegiate teams' spirit & identity is as unmistakable as it is varied — be it the Triple Option, Wishbone, corner blitz, and so forth (vs. NFL's boring, always the same West-Coast sets w/i flag-football rules to protect payrolled players from serious play's contact) — while even the college stadium itself, its unmistakable milieu going right thru all the viewing screens will always feel that it means quite a bit more in review than an offering pushed by the NFL.
Collegiate crowds have real investment in their team, and college games mean something, be it their state's own team, a game involving their own conference, or an alma mater, the emotions are raw & high, their support is real and sincere.
But in such a stark night and day type contrast we find the NFL placing several hidden-speakers around its stadiums to simulate that enthusiasm and raw emotion, and real heartfelt investment that the Collegiate Gridiron supplies effortlessly to viewers by its nature.
How pathetic and vanilla boring is the fake & infurious NFL compared to true Collegiate Gridiron.
Probably the most obvious discriminator in football and American sports in general is that professional teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and soccer have players who are paid, and get to play in games even if they're not as talented as other players on their team, and most often reside in California, like T. Brady of the NFL or L. James of the NBA, for example, whose ties to Boston and Cleveland, respectively, are nothing more than a pretense without devotion.
Players of collegiate sports are not paid, have to be at their best to be better than their teammates so as to get put into games and garner playing-time, while they reside in or around the town where the college or university for which they play is located.
Neologizing the USA's professional sports' pretense, we get 'Protense.'
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Probably the most obvious discriminator in football and American sports in general is that professional teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and soccer have players who are paid, and get to play in games even if they're not as talented as other players on their team, and most often reside in California, like T. Brady of the NFL or L. James of the NBA, for example, whose ties to Boston and Cleveland, respectively, are nothing more than a pretense without devotion.
Players of collegiate sports are not paid, have to be at their best to be better than their teammates so as to get put into games and garner playing-time, while they reside in or around the town where the college or university for which they play is located.
Neologizing the USA's professional sports' pretense, we get 'Protense.'
Last week' CFP-Hopes-ender had 'Bama vs. Fla St. This week it's #6 Clemson Vs. #13 Auburn, where the winner rises in the ranks & the loser all but out.
Opening line has Clemson's Tigers favored by 6 pts over Auburn's Tigers.
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Last week' CFP-Hopes-ender had 'Bama vs. Fla St. This week it's #6 Clemson Vs. #13 Auburn, where the winner rises in the ranks & the loser all but out.
Opening line has Clemson's Tigers favored by 6 pts over Auburn's Tigers.
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