Red Sox send Lester to the hill against Orioles

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09/07/2007 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jon Lester tries to win his third straight start this evening when the Boston Red Sox continue their four-game series with the Baltimore Orioles.

Lester got the best of Baltimore in his last start on Sunday, as he allowed a pair of runs and six hits in six innings to run his record to 3-0, while lowering his earned run average to 5.26.

The 23-year-old left-hander is 2-0 in his young career against the Orioles, pitching to a 4.91 ERA in the process.

Baltimore will counter with right-hander Daniel Cabrera, who is 9-14 on the season and lost to Lester and the Red Sox in his last trip to the hill on Sunday. He surrendered three runs and five hits in six innings of that one and walked four batters to up his MLB-leading total to 95.

Cabrera, who is pitching to a 5.06 ERA this season, is just 1-8 lifetime against the Red Sox with a 7.88 ERA in 10 starts.

In the opener of this set on Thursday, Coco Crisp went 3-for-4 with a three- run homer and three runs scored, while Jason Varitek drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning to lead Boston to a 7-6 win. Kevin Youkilis went 2-for-3 with a run scored for the AL East-leading Red Sox, who have won five of their last six.

The Red Sox also extended their lead in the East to 6 1/2 games over the idle New York Yankees. They have been in first place for 142 straight games, their longest streak since 1986.

Clay Buchholz (3-0), in his first appearance since throwing a no-hitter on Saturday, earned the win by allowing one hit over three relief innings. Starter Tim Wakefield was charged with nine hits and six runs over 3 2/3 frames in his first no-decision of the season.

Danys Baez (0-6) took the loss by allowing Boston's go-ahead run. O's starter Garrett Olson left after 3 2/3 innings with left forearm tightness, allowing five hits and five runs with three strikeouts and two walks.

Tike Redman had three hits and scored two runs for the Orioles, who have dropped 14 of their last 16 games and 10 in a row at home to match the franchise record first set from August 8-September 6, 1954 in the team's inaugural season in Baltimore. They also dropped 10 straight at home the following season.

Boston has won 10 of its 15 matchups with the Orioles this season and is 35-16 in the series since the start of the 2005 campaign. The Red Sox have also had success in Baltimore, where they have won in 14 of their last 18 visits.

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Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Odds

Will he or won't he?  Now that the Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach in Wade Phillips, the big question will be: Does Terrell Owens stay with the team.

Jerry Jones continues to suggest that Terrell Owens will remain with the team.

"I've said that he's back, he's here, he's under contract," Jones said. "In the interviews I've just been through (to hire a new coach), it was very clear to me how highly he's thought of and how much of an impact he had on our offensive success."

Just to be sure though, Terrell Owens cleared out his locker and removed his name plate.

Terrell Owens was among the Cowboys most productive players this past season, catching 85 passes for 1,180 yards and a league-best 13 touchdowns.

But T.O. is due a $3 million roster bonus in June, then a $5 million salary this season. Cutting him before then would save a lot of money and headaches.

Aside from the questions surrounding Terrell Owens, the oddsmakers at MySportsbook.com have concerns over starting quarterback Tony Romo's state of mind and whether he will remain a starting quarterback.  It is also not known how players will adjust to new head coach, Wade Phillips.

Here are the football odds as seen at MySportsbook.com and subject to change after February 10, 2007 if not locked in prior to that date.
Arizona Cardinals 60-1


Atlanta Falcons 50-1


Baltimore Ravens 15-1


Buffalo Bills 50-1


Carolina Panthers 18-1


Chicago Bears 10-1


Cincinnati Bengals 15-1


Cleveland Browns 100-1


Dallas Cowboys 15-1


Denver Broncos 15-1


Detroit Lions 100-1


Green Bay Packers 50-1


Houston Texans 100-1


Indianapolis Colts 6-1


Jacksonville Jaguars 30-1


Kansas City Chiefs 30-1


Miami Dolphins 40-1


Minnesota Vikings 75-1


New England Patriots 10-1


New Orleans Saints 18-1


New York Giants 20-1


New York Jets 30-1


Oakland Raiders 100-1


Philadelphia Eagles 18-1


Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1


Saint Louis Rams 60-1


San Diego Chargers 6-1


San Francisco 49ers 75-1


Seattle Seahawks 20-1


Tampa Bay Buccanneers 75-1


Tennessee Titans 40-1


Washington Redskins 50-1

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