Nats top Rockies in 10

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07/20/2007 - Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pinch hitter D'Angelo Jimenez slapped a game-winning single in the bottom of the 10th inning as Washington edged Colorado, 5-4, in the opener of a four-game set at RFK Stadium.

Austin Kearns led off the 10th by singling to right off LaTroy Hawkins (1-5). Kearns then advanced to second on Brian Schneider's sacrifice bunt before moving to third when Hawkins uncorked a wild pitch. Jimenez then rifled a single up the middle to win it.

Jesus Flores drove in a pair of runs for the Nationals, who have won six of nine games. Ryan Zimmerman and Ryan Langerhans added an RBI apiece for Washington.

Matt Chico started on the hill and surrendered four runs on seven hits over six innings en route to a no decision. Jon Rauch (4-2) earned the win after hurling a perfect 10th.

Troy Tulowitzki and Garrett Atkins both hit two-run home runs for the Rockies, who lost for the first time in four games.

Ubaldo Jimenez, who was making his 2007 debut for Colorado, allowed two runs on four hits in five-plus innings of work as the starter.

The Rockies quickly went on top with a pair of runs in the first. Willy Taveras walked to lead off the game and Tulowitzki deposited his 11th homer of the year over the wall in left.

The Nats got one right back in the home half when Zimmerman plated Ronnie Belliard, who had walked, with an RBI double in the left field corner.

Colorado gained some breathing room in the fourth when Atkins blasted a two- run homer. After Todd Helton walked, the Rockies third baseman poked his 14th of the year over the fence in left.

Washington drew within two runs in the sixth. With the bases loaded and two down, Langerhans hit what looked like a double-play grounder to first off pitcher Matt Herges. However, Langerhans raced down the line and beat the throw, enabling Robert Fick to score.

The Nats finally evened things in the eighth off Jeremy Affeldt thanks to some shoddy defense in right by Brad Hawpe. Ryan Church got on with a one-out single and moved up 90 feet when Kearns was hit by a pitch. After Schneider lined out Flores, a pinch hitter, sliced a single to right that Hawpe misplayed badly, enabling both runners to score.

Game Notes

The Nats' Dmitri Young was tossed in the bottom of the third inning. The bulky first baseman, who is hitting .341 this season, was called out on strikes with runners on the corners and one down. Young began to argue with home plate umpire Rob Draje and was tossed as he walked back toward the dugout. Fick replaced Young in the lineup. Young was 0-for-1 in the game and ended a a 10-game hitting streak...This was the first meeting between the two clubs this season. Colorado won all eight meetings during the 2006 campaign.

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FOOTBALL BETTING : Cassel Signs Contract

Kansas City, MO - Kansas City has not officially named Matt Cassel its starting quarterback, but there can be no doubt now.

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After praising his leadership and work ethic through spring workouts, the Chiefs announced Tuesday they had signed the 27-year-old Cassel to a multiyear contract. Terms were not disclosed, but he will almost certainly be one of the highest-paid members of the team.
"We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel to be a Kansas City Chief for many years to come," owner and board chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement. "His proven leadership on and off the field will be a tremendous asset to the organization."
Patriots made him their franchise player, meaning his salary for this season will be about $15 million.
New head coach Todd Haley, taking over for Herm Edwards after a 2-14 season, refused to name a starter at any position during offseason workouts. But it was obvious to everyone the team belonged to Cassel.
"I go out there each and every day with that focus that I'm the starter," Cassel said during a June minicamp. "Competition brings out the best in everybody."
The signing will come as welcome news to Cassel's new coaches and teammates. Amiable and hardworking, online football betting he appeared to win over everyone at minicamp.
"I think he's got some unique leadership qualities. I think his teammates like him and have respect for him. I think he's doing a pretty good job on the field, too," Haley said last month. "He's doing everything that I'm asking him, that our coaches are asking him to do. I don't have one single complaint how he's carrying himself."
After one workout, wide receiver Devard Darling declared Cassel "a breath of fresh air."
"He has a lot of swagger, a lot of confidence. It's good for us," said Darling. "We trust in him that he's going to go out there and lead us all the way."
nse to accommodate his specific abilities.
Trapped on the bench behind Heisman winners Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC and then unable to unseat Super Bowl MVP Brady at New England, Cassel seemed destined to be a backup all his life. As Brady was helped off the field last September, Cassel seized the opportunity he'd been waiting for since high school.
In his only sustained action since his teens, he hit 349 of 555 passes for 3,949 yards at New England. He had 23 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions as the Patriots, who had gone unbeaten through the regular season the year before, finished 11-5 and out of the playoffs.
Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, who had been Bill Belichick's assistant in New England, engineered the trade after the Patriots became convinced that Brady would recover fully from his knee operation.
"Since Matt arrived in Kansas City, he has embraced the team and the community," Pioli said. "His work ethic, his ability and competitive presence is what we expect from our players."

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