#did he just surpass Carlos and Chris?

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So you know how Luis loves referencing Don Quixote?

I sat there for the longest time, wondering why it sounded familiar to me, IT'S A REFERENCE TO A BOOK AND A MOVIE (in Luis's case, probably just the book)

Now I read the book back in high school didn't watch the movie till college but Luis has rekindled a memory and I need to hunt the book down again like I want a hardback copy on my book shelf.

I'm also just sitting here imagining that man having a well-worn and very loved copy of Don Quixote, I mean, there's no way he doesn't have a copy with how heavily he references it.

And it's actually cute that he calls Leon, Sancho Panzo, because their banter checks out, and it implies (at least for me) Luis saw Leon and went "yes him, that one will be my squire. I like him."

If you are curious about the books plot...

The plot revolves around the adventures of a member of the lowest nobility, an hidalgo from La Mancha named Alonso Quijano, who reads so many chivalric romances that he either loses or pretends to have lost his mind in order to become a knight-errant (caballero andante) to revive chivalry and serve his nation, under the name Don Quixote de la Mancha.[b] He recruits a simple farmer, Sancho Panza, as his squire, who often employs a unique, earthy wit in dealing with Don Quixote's lofty rhetoric often concerning knighthood, already seeming old-fashioned at the time or incoherent to most, and representing the most droll realism in contrast to his master's idealism though at times left being very impressed. In the first part of the book, Don Quixote does not see the world for what it is and prefers to imagine that he is living out a knightly story meant for the annals of all time.

The book was also originally in two parts, and there was (not sure if it's still performed) a play inspired by it ,MAN of La Mancha.

Like I could go on about Don Quixote... if you want me too, I'm sure Luis would enjoy it XD

And, of course, Leon isn't going to get what Luis is referencing at all. It's going to be nonsense to him, which makes their enteractions whenever Luis references the book, even funnier.

#resident evil #gaming #horror games #luis sera #re4 luis #resident evil 4 qoutes #when characters make references #don quixote #I cant believe it took my brain that long to piece together why i recognized what Luis was talking about #my love for Luis Sera just went up immensly #did he just surpass Carlos and Chris? #did he take over the top spot in my heart and holder of my brain cells? #yes #yes he did #sorry heisenberg i still love you but Luis gets the front row

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This is beyond question the best PBA Draft Class ever

SINCE it was organized in 1985, the Rookie Draft has given the PBA a constant flow of new ability which could either be a structure obstruct for solid groups, however more often than not a future-adjusting expansion for lower-level groups.

In any case, feeble or solid, PBA groups go into the draft with one dream: land that once-in-an age player that can modify the course of an establishment.

There were Benjie Paras of Formula Shell in 1989 and Allan Caidic for Great Taste two years sooner. There, as well, were Marlou Aquino for Ginebra in 1996 and, most as of late, June Mar Fajardo of San Miguel in the 2012 draft.

And afterward there were whole draft classes that changed the fortunes of one group as well as caused an influence move in the alliance.

So a long time since the PBA held its first draft with Sonny Cabatu developing as the top pick in general by Shell, we analyzed every single draft class to pick the best and the most profound among them.

1989 PBA Draft

Top Pick: Benjie Paras (Shell)

Newbie of the Year/Season MVP: Benjie Paras (Shell)

First Rounders: Benjie Paras, Nelson Asaytono, Zaldy Realubit, Bong Alvarez, Romy dela Rosa, Bobby Jose

Succeeding Picks: Dindo Pumaren, Elmer Cabahug, Nani Demegillo, Ricric Marata, Peter Aguilar, Ato Agustin

Top pick Benjie Paras looked bound for significance from the time he featured for the San Beda Red Cubs in the NCAA youngsters. Be that as it may, “The Tower of Power” surpassed those desires by turning into the alliance’s solitary tenderfoot MVP.

However, he wasn’t the main pearl in his group.

Nelson Asaytono, the No. 2 pick, built up a notoriety for being one of the alliance’s head gifts in his stops in Purefoods, Sunkist, and San Miguel. He finished a long profession at No. 5 in the association’s record-breaking scoring list with 12,668 focuses.

Third pick Bong Alvarez won the Comeback Player of the Year twice and earned a Mr. Quality Minutes qualification over his spells in Alaska, Sta. Lucia, Shell, San Miguel, and Ginebra. He once scored a then-record 71 focuses in one game.

The 1989 group additionally conveyed the main second rounder to win a MVP grant as Ato Agustin stowed the top individual plum in 1992 for San Miguel. He proceeded to have a long, fruitful vocation over the PBA and MBA.

At the point when you talk about this bunch, you don’t stop with these four. First-rounders Zaldy Realubit, Romy dela Rosa and Bobby Jose just as second-rounders Dindo Pumaren, Ricric Marata, Elmer Cabahug, and Peter Aguilar had fruitful professions in the ace alliance.

So profound is this bunch third-round picks Jerry Ruiz, Salvador Ramos, Tony dela Cerna and Nandi Garcia and fourth-rounder Calvin Tuadles had PBA vocations to discuss and undrafted Bennett Palad went through three years in the class.

1993 PBA Draft

Top Pick: Jun Limpot (Sta. Lucia)

New kid on the block of the Year: Jun Limpot (Sta. Lucia)

First Rounders: Jun Limpot, Vic Pablo, Johnny Abarrientos, Dwight Lago, Benny Cheng, Johnedel Cardel, Boyet Fernandez, Dickie Bachmann

Succeeding Picks: Mike Mustre, Olsen Racela, Freddie Abuda, Max Delantes, Jack Santiago, Gee Abanilla

Jun Limpot was no ifs, ands or buts the top possibility in the 1993 class subsequent to winning three UAAP MVP grants with La Salle. He sure indicated that ability for Sta. Lucia and later Purefoods, where he won his solitary vocation title.

Be that as it may, it was a player picked two determinations later, Johnny Abarrientos, who ended up being the best result of this class, winning the 1996 MVP as he quarterbacked Alaska to an uncommon Grand Slam.

Beside the two, this bunch likewise created top abilities in Olsen Racela, Vic Pablo, Boyet Fernandez, Dickie Bachmann, Mike Mustre, Freddie Abuda, and ‘Distraught’ Max Delantes.

2006 PBA Draft

Top Pick: Kelly Williams (Sta. Lucia)

New kid on the block of the Year: Kelly Williams (Sta. Lucia)

First Rounders: Kelly Williams, Arwind Santos, Joseph Yeo, LA Tenorio, Gabby Espinas, Mark Isip, Aaron Aban, Mac Andaya, Boyet Bautista, Abby Santos

Succeeding Picks: Jireh Ibanes, RJ Rizada, Ronjay Enrile, Christian Luanzon, Magnum Membrere

Everyone anticipated Kelly Williams and Arwind Santos to do incredible things in the PBA, and with them being taken with the initial two picks in the 2006 Draft, much to their dismay that their vocations will perpetually be entwined.

Williams got the headstart, winning the Rookie of the Year praises before guiding Sta. Lucia to the 2008 Philippine Cup that made him that season’s MVP plum. His vocation took a short mishap after the Fil-Am was determined to have thrombocytopenia, however he won five additional titles in a lifelong resurrection at TnT.

Tardy as Santos’ run might be, that lone set him up for more prominent things. Exchanged from Air21 to San Miguel, the double cross UAAP MVP went on to at long last catch the MVP grant in 2013 as he was an essential piece of the Beermen’s line during the 2010s and won nine PBA titles, remembering five straight for the all-Filipino meeting.

The 2006 group, notwithstanding, is something other than Williams and Santos.

Joseph Yeo was obviously perhaps the best scorer during his time, Gabby Espinas and Mark Isip were key job players any place group they wound up in, and how might we overlook LA Tenorio, who stays at the pinnacle of his forces for Ginebra.

2004 PBA Draft

Top Pick: Rich Alvarez (Shell)

New kid on the block of the Year: Rich Alvarez (Shell)

First Rounders: Rich Alvarez, James Yap, Marc Pingris, Ranidel de Ocampo, Sonny Thoss, Denver Lopez, Ervin Sotto, Bitoy Omolon, Wesley Gonzales, Gary David

Succeeding Picks: Paul Artadi, Carlo Sharma, Nino Gelig, Willy Wilson, Epok Quimpo, Warren Ybanez

Rich Alvarez was touted to be a distinct advantage the minute he showed up in the association, and which is all well and good, as he won the Rookie of the Year respects in 2005 with Shell.

Be that as it may, it was the subsequent in general pick James Yap who took his game to extraordinary statures. Taking the light from Purefoods legend Alvin Patrimonio, Yap grasped being the new substance of the establishment as he won the MVP plums in 2006 and 2010 while catching seven titles en route, featured by a fabulous hammer in 2014.

After them, Marc Pingris, Ranidel de Ocampo, Sonny Thoss, and Gary David all had strong vocations of their own, while additionally gaining callups to the national group.

Paul Artadi and Willy Wilson likewise ended up being jewels, getting a charge out of decent runs notwithstanding sliding to the second round.

2003 PBA Draft

Top Pick: Mike Cortez (Alaska)

New kid on the block of the Year: Jimmy Alapag (Talk ‘N Text)

First Rounders: Mike Cortez, Rommel Adducul, Eddie Laure, Harvey Carey, Brandon Cablay, Billy Mamaril, Enrico Villanueva, Marlon Legaspi, Reynel Hugnatan, Jimmy Alapag

Succeeding Picks: Sunday Salvacion, John Ferriols, Cyrus Baguio, Ronald Tubid

The Cool Cat might be taken first, however the Mighty Mouse had the last chuckle.

Everyone’s eyes were on Mike Cortez and Jimmy Alapag as they bannered the 2003 class, and legitimately so as they introduced themselves as the future for Alaska and Talk ‘N Text, separately. The two coordinated everybody’s desires, with Cortez winning two for the Aces before including another in his time with San Miguel, and Alapag brought home six rings on his 2011 MVP grant.

Rommel Adducul was ready to be a future star in the group and quickly won two titles with Ginebra before a nasopharynx malignant growth eased back his profession down.

It’s a class loaded up with strong pinions, with Eddie Laure, Harvey Carey, Billy Mamaril, Enrico Villanueva, and Reynel Hugnatan all figuring in the first round, while Sunday Salvacion, John Ferriols, Cyrus Baguio, and Ronald Tubid all getting a charge out of strong runs regardless of being taken in the second round.

2011 PBA Draft

Top Pick: JVee Casio (Powerade)

New kid on the block of the Year: Paul Lee (Rain or Shine)

First Rounders: JVee Casio, Paul Lee, Chris Lutz, Marcio Lassiter, Mark Barroca, Mac Baracael, Jason Ballesteros, Allein Maliksi, Reil Cervantes, Dylan Ababou

Succeeding Picks: Magi Sison, Pamboy Raymundo, Eric Salamat, Gilbert Bulawan

The “Shrewd Gilas” draft demonstrated an abundance of ability, yet it was Paul Lee – the main non-national cooperative person taken in the best five – who brought home the Rookie of the Year praises and stays as the main piece of the class to bring home the Best Player of the Conference grant. He did inevitably win a Gilas callup.

In spite of that, the group stays a’s who of top stars in the PBA today, from JVee Casio, Marcio Lassiter, Mark Barroca, to Allein Maliksi.

994 PBA Draft

Top Pick: Noli Locsin (Tondena 65 Rhum)

New kid on the block of the Year: Boybits Victoria (Swift)

First Rounders: Noli Locsin, Rey Evangelista, Boybits Victoria, Richie Ticzon, Poch Juinio, Merwin Castelo, Noynoy Falcasantos, Vince Hizon

Succeeding Picks: Wilmer Ong, Cris Bolado, Peter Naron, Udoy Belmonte

Noli Locsin represented what this 1994 class was: a dedicated pack which incredibly added to their separate groups’ prosperity. From first rounders in Rey Evangelista, Boybits Victoria, Richie Ticzon, Poch Juinio, and Vince Hizon to second adjust choices in Wilmer Ong and Cris Bolado (who won 11 titles across seven groups), this cluster were all champs.

2001 PBA Draft

Top Pick: Willie Miller (Red Bull)

New kid on the block of the Year: Mark Caguioa (Ginebra)

First Rounders: Willie Miller, Mike Hrabak, Mark Caguioa, Gilbert Demape, John Arigo, Kiko Adriano, Norman Gonzales, Marvin Ortiguerra, Roger Yap, Joey Mente

Succeeding Picks: Ricky Calimag, Jojo Tangkay, Mon Jose, Allan Salangsang, Dominic Uy, Francis Zamora, Peter June Simon, Topex Robinson, Allen Patrimonio

Huge things were normal from Willie Miller and Mark Caguioa, and they did, driving their groups to titles while winning MVP respects to their own.

Be that as it may, what made the 2001 stand apart were the uncommon discovers this clump introduced. From Roger Yap and Joey Mente being picked late in the first round, to draft takes Peter June Simon and Topex Robinson dropping to the extent the fifth round, this class indicated that there’s actually no assurance with regards to the draft.

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When the dream fades – how one Tottenham Hotspur and England youngster dealt with disappointment

It was World Mental Health Day in early October and one area where individuals often suffer is in the world of elite sport. 

Ben Bowditch had a sparkling career ahead of him after starring at youth level for Tottenham Hotspur and England but injuries curtailed his career before t had really begun.

He had to face the reality of his dreams being shattered when mental health issues were still considered taboo.

Now founder and Director of Bows Soccer Academy, here is Ben’s story, one many will relate to, whether they are in sport and other walks of life.

From 11-17 years old I was living ‘The Dream’ after signing for my boyhood club Tottenham Hotspur, further going on to play for England Schoolboys up to U20.

I showed a lot of early promise as a youngster, which resulted in me playing the year group above for Tottenham. This led me on to breaking into the Tottenham reserve side at just 17. I made my debut away to Southampton at the Dell, being coached by one of my favourite coaches of all time, Chris Hughton.

I had the privilege of playing in some fantastic stadiums such as White Hart Lane, St James Park, Vicarage Road, The Stadium of Light, The Riverside, The Reebok Stadium, Elland Road, Goodison Park, Old Trafford and one of the most iconic stadiums of all time, Wembley.

Whilst travelling with the England youth teams, I was lucky enough to visit many beautiful parts of the world, including Europe and Israel where the European Championships were held.

I was also fortunate enough to travel to Brazil for a tournament that featured Mexico, USA, Japan and of course Brazil.

I was unaware at the time, but the experience that I gained from these trips were to be priceless. They have helped mould me into the person I am today, with one of my biggest achievements leading my country in the U20 World Cup.

Along this journey I have played against some outstanding players, going toe-to-toe with the likes of Carlos Teves, Javier Mascherano, Fernando Torres, Andreas Iniesta and Cristiano Ronaldo, to name but a few.

I had had the privilege of playing alongside Wayne Rooney, Jermaine Jenas, David Bentley, and Dean Ashton as well as being coached by Glenn Hoddle, Colin Calderwood and Les Reed.

By 18, I had experienced so much and was being offered the world at such a young age.

Tottenham were paying me £800 a week plus bonuses, which was more money than many families were earning at that time. I had the world at my feet, but I had no real idea.

Despite having these luxuries it just felt ‘normal’. I did not have to work for any of it as such; it was all laid on a plate for me from the age of 11 and I did not know any different.

I had wonderful support from my family who travelled the world to watch me play, with my parents doing all they could, whatever was asked of them, to allow me to have these opportunities.

My agent (yes I had an agent), was also excellent. I could not have asked any more of him in terms of support and encouragement, both on and off the field. However, it was all still too ‘normal’.

I would be in the local papers, play live on Sky Sports, people would know my name and tell both myself and others how good I was.

Sadly, between the ages of 18 and 20 I experienced several injuries that would prove to be huge setbacks.

Each time I recovered and gained full fitness another problem arose leading to my playing time being reduced as I spent more time in the treatment room than on the field.

My confidence was severely affected and I found myself lower down the selection order when I was fit to play. I was having to work hard to get better, something I had not had to do before and I did not know how to deal with this.

I was still being selected to play for my country, even with this gradual decline. Being away with the team would lift my spirits but on my return I would feel myself gradually falling back into a dark state of mind, with my confidence decreasing daily.

My peers were surpassing me one by one breaking into the Reserve Team or the First Team, players I had always been ahead of previously.

I could feel it all slipping away from me and I just did not know what to do.

At 19, whilst recovering from a long term Achilles injury, I was told that I would not be offered a new contract at the end of the season. It was heart breaking news for me. I was devastated.

When I got home I cried in my bedroom. I can never forget that day as the weight of that news was unbearable even though I think I knew it would happen.

I spent another month at the club getting fit before I left to join AB Copenhagen in Denmark.

On my final day at the club I arrived at Spurs Lodge full of nerves. I felt lost and empty, I had been there all my life and now it was suddenly coming to an end. I walked into the canteen after my final session at the club to find all my coaches that I had worked with during my time there.

I fought hard to hold back the tears whilst I shook their hands and thanked them for all their hard work with me. When I got back to my car I broke down. I just could not handle the emotion. I wanted the world to swallow me up. I felt like I had let everyone down, especially my family, who had sacrificed so much to support me.

Arriving in Denmark gave me strength again, a new country and experience, a wonderful time, allowing me to regain some focus on pursuing a career in professional football.

I returned to England at the end of the season to join Colchester United in League One with Phil Parkinson in charge. He had said he did not wish to sign any more players in my position but I was determined, so with a strong attitude and positive performances, I was offered a contract. The hard work had paid off, I was back and felt the best I had for a very long time.

This was not to last long as I was to have yet another injury, a hernia injury that was initially treated as a hip problem. I had surgery for the hip before finding it was actually a hernia, which needed extensive surgery.

I ended up not playing for an entire season and further not being offered a new contract. I went on to play for Barnet in League Two, having an indifferent season.

I then had one of my best seasons though in the conference at Cambridge City before moving to Bishop’s Stortford where unfortunately I ruptured my anterior cruciate ligament.

Trying to maintain the lifestyle I had become used to, I ran up huge debts on credit cards and loans, driving in cars I could not afford, buying more clothes that I needed and going on out with friends.

I felt like I was forever chasing a dream trying to find my way back to the level I had reached at such a young age.

The decline felt like I was drowning, I just could not find my way back out of the water.

All I wanted to do was let myself sink but I did not want to let my family and friends down, so was trying hard to overcome the feelings for them. If it had not been for them I may have given up long before.

I continued to play as I hoped one day my eight-month old son would be able to watch me, but whilst playing for Potters Bar I ruptured my anterior cruciate ligament in the other knee. I have not played since.

I knew then I had to think about him and my family and now focus on our future.

Our future is now Bows Soccer Academy with my attention on helping young players achieve the best that they can with my guidance along with our highly motivated and passionate coaching team.

I realise I can now offer my valuable experience as an ex-professional footballer, using some of the fantastic lessons I learned with the great coaches I have worked with.

We are now fortunate enough to live in a world where mental health issues have been made more aware to us all.

Each and every one of us is making our own individual and unique journey in life. We will all encounter hurdles and stumbling blocks along the way, however with the support of those close to us and with the raising of awareness, we can help each other break through these barriers to find a solution.

I had the support from my family and close friends as a young professional player, but there was a lack of awareness around mental health.

I suffered with mental health as a young professional footballer and was too afraid to address my emotions. Had there been available support at that time, I may have been able to deal with my psychological state of mind in a better way than I did.

I now understand more about mental health and am no longer afraid.

Its OK to not be OK. Be kind to yourself and others. Talk. Do not be afraid of being judged. We are not alone and there is always someone who can help.

#Tottenham Hotspur #Mental Health #Bows Soccer Academy #Cristiano Ronaldo #Wayne Rooney #England football #Glenn Hoddle #Sky Sports

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Nathan Coulter-Nile, Mitchell Starc Shine In Australia's Shut Win Over West Indies

http://tinyurl.com/yy2rjjy4 He carried on a restoration began by former skipper Steve Smith (73), with the pair bailing Australia out in a stand of 102 in 89 balls. West Indies, regardless of a painstaking 68 from opener Shai Hope and 51 from captain Jason Holder completed on 273 for 9. Quick bowler Mitchell Starc did the majority of the harm with 5 for 46 — the primary five-wicket haul of this World Cup — together with a late burst of 4 for 2 in 11 balls — as Australia adopted up their seven-wicket win over minnows Afghanistan. The West Indies had bounced out Pakistan for simply 105 when profitable their match opener at Trent Bridge final week and adopted related ways in opposition to Australia after Holder gained the toss.  Oshane Thomas had Australia captain Aaron Finch (six) caught earlier than opening companion David Warner (three) was held at backward level off Sheldon Cottrell — a wicket that noticed the left-arm fast, nonetheless a member of the Jamaica Defence Power, rejoice together with his trademark salute. Australia have been now 26 for 2, with boos ringing out as Warner walked off and Smith walked on — a now acquainted response by crowds in England to the pair having solely not too long ago returned from year-long bans for his or her roles in a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.  Smith had a fortunate break on 26 when he top-edged a hook off Holder just for Cottrell at lengthy leg to slide as he eyed a catch. His affected person innings ended when he flicked Thomas excessive in the direction of deep backward sq. just for Cottrell, skirting the boundary, to seize the ball one-handed, throw it again into the sphere of play as he stepped over the rope — thereby avoiding a six — and full a sensational catch. However Coulter-Nile cashed in as he surpassed his earlier worldwide better of 34. His blistering assault off 60 balls that includes eight fours and 4 sixes additionally noticed him beat former Zimbabwe worldwide Heath Streak’s earlier World Cup finest by a No eight of 72 earlier than, in sight of 100, he drove Carlos Brathwaite to Holder at long-off. Within the West Indies’ run-chase, big-hitting opener Chris Gayle, having overturned two ‘out’ choices, was ultimately lbw to Starc for 21. However Hope, biding his time, accomplished a 76-ball fifty. Holder who overturned choices in opposition to him on seven and 22, upped the tempo with a number of well-struck boundaries. West Indies, nevertheless, suffered an enormous setback when Hope chipped a Pat Cummins slower ball to mid-on. Russell then obtained off the mark with an enormous straight six off leg-spinner Adam Zampa that took the West Indies to 200 earlier than he was properly caught over the shoulder by Glenn Maxwell. However so long as Holder was there the West Indies nonetheless had an opportunity.  He accomplished a run-a-ball fifty however attempting to tackle Starc, quite than wait to assault Australia’s lesser bowlers, he was caught at quick positive leg because the West Indies’ hopes light. Source link

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MLB roundup: Rays' Snell extends home mastery

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MLB roundup: Rays' Snell extends home mastery

Blake Snell gave up one run on four hits over six innings and struck out 11, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Aug 21, 2018; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (4) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Tropicana Field. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Snell (15-5) set a major league record with his 13th consecutive home start allowing one earned run or none, passing Max Lanier of the Cardinals, who did it 12 times in a row from June 10, 1943, to May 7, 1944.

The left-hander also became the second pitcher in the live-ball era (since 1920) with 160 or more strikeouts and fewer than 35 runs allowed through 24 starts, joining Bob Gibson (168 strikeouts, 31 runs allowed in 1968). Snell has 160 strikeouts and has allowed 34 runs.

Willy Adames homered and had three hits, and Joey Wendle had a two-run triple for Tampa Bay, which won its third straight game. Tommy Pham had three hits and a walk for the Rays before leaving with a hand injury sustained while diving back to first base in the eighth.

Yankees 2, Marlins 1 (12 innings)

Rookie Miguel Andujar hit a 12th-inning sacrifice fly to lead visiting New York to a win in Giancarlo Stanton’s return to Miami.

Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman exited the bottom of the 12th after just six pitches due to the recurrence of a left knee injury. Tommy Kahnle got the last three outs for his fourth career save and his first since 2016. Chapman is expected to undergo an MRI exam Wednesday.

Stanton went 2-for-6 with a double and three strikeouts. The Marlins honored the 2017 National League MVP with a video tribute in the second inning.

Reds 9, Brewers 7

Scooter Gennett delivered a tiebreaking homer with two outs in the top of the ninth inning to help Cincinnati win at Milwaukee.

Gennett launched a first-pitch slider from left-hander Dan Jennings (4-5) over the fence in right to give the Reds an 8-7 lead. Mason Williams had a run-scoring triple later in the inning to cap Cincinnati’s recovery from a four-run deficit.

Gennett was 2-for-4 with three RBIs to help Cincinnati win for the fourth time in the past five games. Travis Shaw and Jonathan Schoop homered for Milwaukee, which has dropped four of its past six games.

Cardinals 5, Dodgers 2

Yadier Molina and Marcell Ozuna hit two-run home runs as St. Louis won at Los Angeles.

The victory moved the Cardinals on top in the National League wild-card chase, a half-game ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers. St. Louis also moved 2 1/2 games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs in the NL Central.

The Cardinals received a scare in the eighth inning when right-hander Carlos Martinez was hit in the chest by a line drive from Joc Pederson, but the veteran walked off the field under his own power. Martinez was making his first relief appearance of the season. He had been activated from the disabled list pregame after missing three weeks due to a right shoulder strain.

Indians 6, Red Sox 3

Shane Bieber took a shutout into the seventh inning, and Melky Cabrera collected a single, a double and a home run, helping Cleveland win a second straight game at Boston.

Yan Gomes homered, collected three hits and drove in two runs for the Indians. Bieber (7-2) worked 6 1/3 innings, allowing three runs and five hits.

Aug 21, 2018; Miami, FL, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) delivers a pitch in the twelfth inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Andrew Benintendi had two hits for the Red Sox, who lost their third straight.

Astros 3, Mariners 2

Left-hander Framber Valdez won his major league debut as Houston held on for a victory at Seattle.

Josh Reddick hit a home run and Hector Rondon earned his 14th save of the season for the Astros, who will try to win the rubber game of the series Wednesday afternoon.

In 4 1/3 innings of relief, Valdez (1-0) allowed one unearned run on two hits. He walked one and struck out four. He was called up from Triple-A Fresno earlier in the day.

A’s 6, Rangers 0

Brett Anderson ran his streak of consecutive scoreless innings to 16, and Khris Davis surpassed 100 RBIs for the season with a run-scoring single and two-run home run, lifting Oakland to a second consecutive shutout win over visiting Texas.

Jed Lowrie and Nick Martini also drove in runs with hits for the A’s, who improved to 6-2 on their nine-game homestand.

Anderson (3-3) allowed a leadoff double to Shin-Soo Choo in the fourth but no other hits in seven innings. He struck out six and walked one.

Tigers 2, Cubs 1

Victor Martinez had three hits and drove in a run, Jordan Zimmermann pitched six strong innings, and host Detroit held off punchless Chicago.

The Tigers made two first-inning runs stand up against the Cubs, who have scored a single run in each of their last five games.

Zimmermann (6-5) gave up one run on seven hits and struck out five in six innings. Shane Greene got the last three outs for his 27th save.

Diamondbacks 5, Angels 4

David Peralta had three hits, including a homer, and drove in three runs, and Jon Jay scored the winning run in the ninth inning on a throwing error as Arizona topped Los Angeles in Phoenix.

Jay was hit by a pitch from Cam Bedrosian (5-3) to open the ninth inning, and John Ryan Murphy beat out a bunt down the first base line. A.J. Pollock followed with a bunt toward the mound, and Bedrosian threw wildly to third base to permit the winning run to score.

The Diamondbacks have won five of six, and they moved 1 1/2 games ahead of second-place Colorado in the National League West.

Braves 6, Pirates 1

Dansby Swanson hit two two-run homers, and Kevin Gausman allowed only four hits over eight scoreless innings as visiting Atlanta downed Pittsburgh.

Chad Sobotka gave up a homer to the Pirates’ Gregory Polanco in the ninth to spoil the shutout.

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Kurt Suzuki added an RBI double for Atlanta, which has taken the first two games of the series after getting swept in four games by Colorado. The Pirates had given up one run in each of their previous five games.

Nationals 10, Phillies 4

Andrew Stevenson and Wilmer Difo hit back-to-back homers in a five-run sixth inning, and Ryan Zimmerman added a solo shot in the seventh as Washington defeated visiting Philadelphia in a rain-delayed game.

The Nationals made a few surprising moves earlier in the day, trading away Matt Adams and Daniel Murphy, before scoring a comeback victory.

Jimmy Cordero (1-0), a former Phillies farmhand, earned his first major league win thanks to a scoreless sixth inning.

Twins 5, White Sox 2

Eddie Rosario hit a go-ahead single with two outs in top of the ninth inning, and Minnesota pulled away for a win at Chicago.

Jorge Polanco drove in two runs after Rosario’s decisive hit as part of the Twins’ late charge. Robbie Grossman notched a fourth-inning RBI for Minnesota, which has won six of its past eight games.

Nicky Delmonico and Yoan Moncada hit solo home runs for the White Sox.

Padres 4, Rockies 3

Austin Hedges hit a tiebreaking home run, Eric Hosmer also went deep, and San Diego cooled off Colorado in Denver.

Robbie Erlin (3-3) struck out six and allowed three runs on five hits over five innings. Kirby Yates tossed a perfect ninth inning, striking out two, for his fifth save.

Chris Iannetta homered for the Rockies, who had their four-game winning streak snapped.

Blue Jays 8, Orioles 2

Toronto hit four solo home runs, Sam Gaviglio pitched seven innings for his first win since May 25, and the Blue Jays defeated visiting Baltimore.

Aledmys Diaz, Justin Smoak, Kendrys Morales and Billy McKinney homered for the Blue Jays, who have won the first two games of the three-game series and are 11-1 against the Orioles this season, 9-0 at the Rogers Centre.

McKinney’s homer was the first of his major league career. He also had a two-run single and a walk. Gaviglio (3-6) allowed two runs, six hits and one walk. He struck out seven. He had gone 15 starts without a win.

Mets 6, Giants 3

Jeff McNeil collected four hits, including a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning that helped host New York earn a win over San Francisco.

Jose Reyes led off the eighth with a triple against Tony Watson (4-5), who then retired pinch hitter Todd Frazier on a fly out and struck out Amed Rosario. However, McNeil laced the first pitch he saw over third base.

It was the second four-hit game in 27 major league appearances for McNeil, who was promoted to the Mets on July 24. After Wilmer Flores was intentionally walked, Michael Conforto provided plenty of insurance by hitting a three-run homer.

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Closing Time: Buster Posey's missing power

San Francisco Giants’ Buster Posey has fantasy owners searching for power (AP Photo).

• Buster Posey was never a huge power guy (he’s never hit 25 homers in a season during his career and hasn’t reached 20 since 2014), but it’s all but evaporated this season, as he’s gone yard just once over his past 112 at bats and is slugging .404 on the year (his lowest since 2011). He had a nice walk-off hit Wednesday but entered as the No. 343 ranked fantasy player. The Giants have even tinkered with batting him second in the lineup recently, a spot where his low K% makes sense but his slow base running and propensity to ground into double plays don’t. 

He’ll hit in the middle of San Francisco’s mediocre lineup regardless, and Posey’s underwhelming counting stats (he’s on pace to record just 48 RBI) are especially troubling given the usually extremely pitcher-friendly AT&T Park has benefitted hitters more in 2018, something that figures to regress. His pitch framing numbers are way down as well, so it’s safe to say Posey is in decline. Here are his HR/FB rates since 2012, respectively: 18.8, 10.0, 13.4, 11.0, 9.8, 8.4, 6.3. That’s not an encouraging trend (although he has hit more Barrels this season (16) than he did all of last (15), for what it’s worth). Posey is still a good hitter, and he’s the rare fantasy catcher who helps batting average, but the utter lack of power really limits the former MVP’s upside. He’s skipping the All-Star game in order to receive an injection in his hip that’s bothered him all season, so hopefully that helps Posey bounce back in the second half.

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• Carlos Rodon picked up a win by holding the Cardinals scoreless over 7.1 innings Wednesday and now sits with a 3.56 ERA and 1.19 WHIP after seven starts since returning from shoulder surgery. He has control issues, and wins won’t be easy pitching for the White Sox, but Rodon was the No. 3 pick in the 2014 draft and owns a career 10.0 SwStr%. He’s just 20 percent owned in Yahoo leagues but expect that number to climb after Wednesday’s outing.

• Quick Hits: A Shelby Miller start in Coors Field screamed disaster, and the Rockies didn’t disappoint by scoring 19 runs. Daniel Descalso entered in relief with one out in the fourth, making it the earliest a position player has pitched in a game since 1979. Carlos Gonzalez (who entered averaging the longest HR distance (425 ft) in MLB) and Ian Desmond combined for three homers and 11 RBI…Not to be outdone, Cleveland also scored 19 runs Wednesday, thanks in part to Jason Kipnis, who homered twice and reached base eight times over the three-game series against the Reds. Maybe Kipnis’ bat is finally awakening from a season long slump, and he’s out there in 70 percent of leagues. Few parks in baseball boost run scoring like Progressive Field.

Jacob deGrom took yet another no-decision Wednesday despite tossing eight scoreless innings. After 18 starts, he has a 1.68 ERA with a 0.97 WHIP and a 5-4 record to show for it…Greg Bird homered and recorded four RBI for the second straight game. He’s still available in more than 60 percent of leagues…Right after I hyped him, Lance McCullers was hit hard Wednesday, allowing six runs over just four innings versus the A’s. He walked five batters while fanning only one and goes into the All-Star break on a down note…Brandon Nimmo had seen his OPS fall from 1.013 to .878 over the last three weeks before his pinch-hit, walk-off homer Wednesday…Marco Gonzalez impressed again while winning his third straight start and now sports a 2.35 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP over his last 11 outings (72.2 innings). He’s up to 10 wins on the season…I’m beginning to think Garrett Richards might be injury prone.

Will Smith tossed another two scoreless innings and now sits with a 0.95 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 38 strikeouts over 28.1 innings. He’s also currently acting as the Giants’ closer, and I won’t stop writing about him until his ownership surpasses 40 percent…Chris Sale turned in his fifth straight performance with at least 11 strikeouts and one walk or fewer (becoming the first pitcher ever to do so) and sports a 0.94 ERA with 78 Ks over his last seven starts (48.0 innings). Sale is appointment viewing these days, and his career has been remarkable given he’s always pitched in the American League and in hitter’s parks (it’s crazy he’s younger than Chris Archer). Sale should be a top-five pick in fantasy drafts next year.

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The winners and losers of the 2016 MLB trade deadline

The 2016 Primary League Baseball exchange deadline has surpassed. For a while, it seemed as even though the closing date is probably quiet this season, however all hell broke loose in the final mins. The Milwaukee Brewers found a taker for Jonathan Lucroy, the Chicago White Sox hung on to Chris Sale and the Ny Yankees continued to sell.

That changed into only a taste of the movement. Normal, 18 deals have been made on the final day. To read approximately each single one of them, cross here Network Posting.

If you will decide upon the cliff notes model, you’ve come to the proper place. We live in a society where the lot is on the spot. The MLB alternate deadline isn’t always exempt to that. So while a lot of those trades are still just hours antique, we here at the Stew have already declared our winners and losers of the cut-off date.

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Preserve in mind, none of the gamers involved in these trades have performed an unmarried game for his or her new golf equipment yet. A few won’t even make an effect until years down the road. That gained’t forestall us from bringing you the hot takes.

Without further ado, here are the winners and losers of the 2016 MLB change deadline.

WINNER: TEXAS RANGERS The Rangers had been an obvious winner on deadline day. The 39-year-vintage Carlos Beltran is well beyond his top, however he’s been powerful this season. He owns a .304/.344/.546 lesson line, with 22 domestic runs, over 387 plate appearances. Via assessment, Rangers’ targeted hitters have “hit” just .205/.285/.331, with 9 domestic runs, this yr.

On pinnacle of that, Texas succeeded in which Cleveland couldn’t, swinging a deal for Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy. The Rangers have been a logical landing spot for Lucroy for months now, and the deal makes experience. In addition, they received reliever Jeremy Jeffress, who has a 2.22 Era over forty-four 2/3 innings. He’s rarely a throw-in here. The Rangers did give up extensive future expertise to make each movements, however they’re virtually in win-no mode. At 62-44, the Rangers got here into the day with the best record inside the American League. By using four p.M. ET, they separated themselves from the %. Andrew Cashner became the only improve for Miami. (Getty Pictures/Rob Foldy)

LOSER: MIAMI MARLINS Only a few days in the past, you may have made the case the Marlins had been winners. The group had just picked up each Andrew Cashner and Colin Rea from the Padres, and it gave the look of they have been taking benefit in their wild card spot.

Some hours later, that was now not the case. Rea injured his elbow A few innings into his first begin together with his new membership, inflicting Marlins officials to whinge they had been given broken. In a weird twist, the 2 clubs agreed to reverse a part of the deal Monday. Rea went returned to San Diego in alternate for Luis Castillo, who was inside the authentic change as properly.

That leaves Cashner because the only Principal addition for Miami on the deadline. Whilst a trade of scenery might be all he desires to return to form, he hasn’t placed up encouraging numbers recently.

WINNER: CLEVELAND INDIANS The Indians can also have overlooked out an obtaining Lucroy, however selecting up Andrew Miller from the Yankees is giant. The 31-yr-vintage lefty has been one of the high-quality relievers inside the majors for quite some time now. Over the past four seasons, he has a 1.ninety-eight Generation over 2 hundred innings. At some point of that length, he’s notched an extremely good 328 strikeouts.

While this season is important, Miller is below group manage thru 2018. So despite the fact that the crew gave up great talent to choose up Miller, along with outfield prospect Clint Frazier, it’s no longer like Miller is a rental participant.

Choosing up outfielder Brandon Guyer isn’t exciting, but he’s hit lefties properly over his career. His .283/.383/.463 reduce line towards southpaws must make him at the least a useful platoon piece, and coverage in case Michael Brantley struggles to return from his shoulder damage.

LOSER: KANSAS Metropolis ROYALS Matters didn’t cross the Royals’ way on the cut-off date, and it’s no longer truly their fault. When Wade Davis went down with an arm damage Only some days earlier than the closing date, the club misplaced its largest change chip.

No matter the truth that the membership is currently in fourth place, the Royals opted to stand pat. Aside from the bizarre Brett Eibner for Billy Burns alternate, Kansas Town didn’t do something else. Edinson Volquez stayed Regardless of the truth that there weren’t many starters available.

Sure, it’s feasible the Royals ought to nonetheless make a 2nd half run, however it seems like they must have traded any piece that wasn’t going to assist shifting ahead and try to retool for subsequent season. They primarily simply stood pat

WINNER: New york YANKEES

For the first time in what looks as if all the time, the Yankees determined to promote. At the same time as standard manager Brian Cashman has rarely been in that function, he located it fits him pretty properly.

The Yankees did a wonderful job promoting off spare elements while picking up sizeable destiny expertise. Both Aroldis Chapman and Carlos Beltran were going to be loose dealers in A few months, and the Yankees controlled to show them right into a promising shortstop prospect in Gleyber Torres, an exciting outfielder in Billy McKinney and ultimate year’s No. four Universal draft choose Dillon Tate.

Reliever Andrew Miller may additionally have been underneath contract beyond 2016, however the Yankees were able to use that to pluck outfielder Clint Frazier from the Cleveland Indians.

All in all, the Yankees managed to sell off basically spare components at the same time as substantially upgrading their farm machine. Given the team’s financial assets, the membership need to be able to make full-size additions to their Fundamental-league roster as all their new youngsters attain the majors.

LOSER: CHICAGO WHITE SOX The White Sox could have dominated the change closing date had they selected to sooner or later tear Things down. As a substitute, they did more of the same. The White Sox dealt away reliever Zach Duke, however in any other case stood pat.

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Things haven’t long gone properly on the South Facet this season, and the membership once again reveals itself in an ordinary position. Sure, their center is strong, but locating the proper pieces to construct around it’s been a project. That’s been the membership’s story for years now. They’ve continued to make half of-hearted attempts at rivalry, but didn’t go all-in. A rebuild has been wanted for pretty a while, however the franchise refuses to head that a way.

They’d a danger to do it on the deadline. Chris Sale and Jose Quintana have been drawing considerable hobby, and it was viable David Robertson could have been flipped to a crew determined for bullpen help. The crew decided to Hold all three, making sure they’ll remain in baseball limbo for as a minimum the subsequent couple months. Josh Reddick and Wealthy Hill are headed to the Dodgers. (AP)

WINNER: Los angeles DODGERS The Dodgers made two massive additions, picking up both Rich Hill and Josh Reddick from the Oakland Athletics. At the same time as the membership gave up vast young skills to make the pass, each players should greatly improve their roster.

Hill may also presently be coping with a blister, but he’s been wonderful When wholesome. The 36-yr-vintage has a 2.25 Generation over 76 innings. Reddick has been quietly high-quality this yr. He ignored time due to a thumb injury, but has hit .296/.368/.449 in 272 plate appearances. Formerly a low-average, excessive strikeout hitter, Reddick has worked hard to cut whiffs out of his approach in the latest seasons. Integrate that with his robust walk charge and power ability, and the Dodgers were given a pretty solid contributor.

The only question now’s how the membership will find gambling time in an already crowded outfield. That kinda labored itself out rapidly after the deadline handed.

LOSER: YASIEL PUIG The Dodgers celebrated the alternate closing date Via telling 25-yr-old outfielder Yasiel Puig that they didn’t really need him anymore. The team tried to deal him before the deadline, but did not discover the right alternate. Whilst he changed into still on the roster at four p.M. ET, the membership opted to ship him to the minors.

At the same time as the move isn’t professional just yet, it’s anticipated to occur Tuesday. Puig was not on the group’s flight to Colorado, that means he’s no longer visiting with the Essential-league club. Puig had been hitting properly seeing that returning from the disabled list, which makes the flow even greater perplexing. Perhaps it’s meant to be a wakeup call. Both do what the Dodgers want you to do, or you’ll locate your self with every other club quickly. How Puig responds to the demotion will determine how lengthy he remains within the organization.