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| Author: | carrie567 [ Sat Aug 10, 2019 04:21:27 ] |
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DENVER -- The Arizona Diamondbacks finally gave Paul Goldschmidt a night off, and recent call-up Nick Evans filled in quite nicely for the first baseman. Evans and Chris Owings hit back-to-back homers, rookie Chase Anderson won his fourth straight start and the Diamondbacks beat the slumping Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Tuesday. The solo shot by Evans in the fourth was his first homer since Sept. 3, 2011, when he was with the New York Mets. He wasnt sure if a moment like this would ever arrive again, especially after missing most of 2012 with a broken hand and not having a job last season until the Diamondbacks called a few days before the season -- with only a spot open at Double-A Mobile. The veteran still jumped at the chance. "You start to question," said Evans, who was recalled from Triple-A Reno last week. "Its not easy to get here. ... This is definitely satisfying." Evans was in the lineup because manager Kirk Gibson decided it was a good time to rest Goldschmidt. It was the sluggers first day off of the season after 59 straight games, one shy of the club record of 60 set by Travis Lee in 1998. Maybe another break for Goldschmidt on Wednesday? "Yeah, I wouldnt count on that," Evans said. "If I was a betting man, Id count on him being in there." Anderson (4-0) was hardly intimidated by hitter friendly Coors Field or one of the top lineups in the league. He didnt overpower the Rockies so much as keep them guessing, throwing six effective innings in his longest outing since he was recalled from Reno on May 6. He becomes the fifth rookie since 1998 to win his opening four starts. The right-hander allowed four hits and one run -- a homer by D.J. LeMahieu -- to help the Diamondbacks stop a three-game skid. "I tried to stick with my game plan, pitch off that," Anderson said. "If you try to pitch to the park, sometimes youre not very successful." Jorge De La Rosa (6-4) settled down after a shaky start, giving up three runs in seven innings. The hard-throwing lefty didnt have a strikeout for the first time this season, and his six-game winning streak came to an end. Evans homer came on a fastball, and then four pitches later Owings hit a cutter into the stands. "I didnt have my best stuff," De La Rosa said. "I just kept trying to work my way through and go as far as I can. I think I did a good job." The Rockies opened a 10-game homestand with their fifth straight loss. The best-hitting team in baseball just finished a dismal road swing in which it went 2-7 and averaged less than three runs a game. If this bad stretch wasnt bad enough, the Rockies could be losing one of their top players. Outfielder Carlos Gonzalez was removed in the sixth after irritating his left index finger. He just might be headed for the disabled list in order to give a finger thats nagged him most of the season a chance to heal. "Were at a point where weve got to make a decision on this and see whats best for him and whats best for our club," manager Walt Weiss said. Colorado struggled against Anderson, who mixed a fastball that barely crept into the 90s with a sharp curve and a splendid changeup. Anderson also benefited from an overturned call at the plate in the second that kept the game scoreless. Wilin Rosario was ruled safe by umpire Jerry Layne after sliding past the tag of catcher Miguel Montero. As Montero protested, Gibson trotted out of the dugout to challenge the play. The call was reversed when replays showed Montero tagged Rosario on the back before touching home. "That was awesome," Anderson said. "I saw that Miggy did tag him, but I wasnt sure if it was in time. Luckily, it was in time." NOTES: Arizona recalled INF Didi Gregorius from Triple-A Reno and placed INF Cliff Pennington (sprained left thumb) on the disabled list. Gibson said Pennington will undergo surgery. ... It was the third time this season the Diamondbacks have hit back-to-back homers. ... Owings also added an RBI double and finished a single shy of the cycle. ... The umpires used replay to check the count in the fourth. . -- Jim Furyk was 10 shots worse and right where he wanted to be Saturday in the BMW Championship. .Johnny there, who knew he had that speed? teammate Tommy Wingels said.Scott and Matt Irwin were unlikely goal-scorers Tuesday night as the previously stingy San Jose Sharks finally sprung a leak or two, blowing a pair of three-goal leads before coming away with a 6-5 shootout victory over the Washington Capitals. http://www.hockeyavalanche.com/authenti ... he-jersey/. Jones took a beating, the worst one of his record reign, in a bout against Alexander Gustafsson that knocked the light heavyweight champion on the canvas for the first time in his career and put his belt in jeopardy. . In his first game with Boston University, the 17-year-old Eichel picked up five assists as his Boston University Terriers thumped St. . Dwyane Wade took over in the fourth quarter.Baylor made it no secret; in their minds they belonged in the College Football Playoff. Now, having to settle for the Cotton Bowl, the fifth-ranked Bears will try to prove their point against No. 8 Michigan State on New Year’s Day. Baylor finished their regular season at 11-1, a record they believed deserved a CFP spot. College football’s highest-scoring offence followed up their lone loss of the season to West Virginia with five straight wins to end the year – including two wins over top-15 ranked teams. That upset loss to West Virginia came just seven days after the Bears’ most impressive win of the year – 61-58 over No. 9 TCU. It was also the only game of the season in which their high-powered offence fell short of 28 points. Led by senior quarterback Bryce Petty, the Baylor offence averages just shy of 49 points per game and ranks fifth in average passing yards. Petty threw for 3,305 yards this season with 26 touchdowns to just three interceptions. He added five rushing touchdowns, though he averaged just 1.8 yards on the ground over 77 attempts. The Baylor offence is not an unbalanced attack, however. Their rushing attack ranked 23rd, with redshirt sophomore Shock Linwood rushing for more than 1,200 yards and 16 touchdowns this season. Even with a chip on their chip on their shoulder and a dynamic offence, Baylor will have no easy time handling their frustrations against the Spartans. The Spartans can also score points at a rapid clip and have a balanced offence of their own. Michigan State’s lowest point of the season was 27, which happened twice. On average, the Spartan offence scored 43.1 points per game while totaling over 450 yards. Junior quarterback Connor Cook threw for 2,900 yards with 22 touchdowns to six interceptions. He also benefitted from division 1’s 24th-ranked rushing attack led by senior Jeremy Langford. Langford rushed for 1,360 yards this season and 19 touchdowns, including multiple scores in each of Michigan State’s final six games. Still, the Spartans rank below the Bears in almost every offensive statistical category. Where the Spartans hold the edge, is on defence. The Spartans average 20 points against per game, 12th in the FBS. They also rank sixth against the run, 25th against the pass and seventh overall. Baylor ranks 43rd in points against, with 24 allowed per game, and 40th in overall yards allowed. Both defences, however, have also had their struggles throughout the season. The vaunted Spartans defence allowed 46 points to Oregon in the second week of the season and 49 points to Ohio State in early November. Those two games were also Michigan Staate’s only games of the season against top-15 ranked teams.dddddddddddd In addition to their shootout against TCU and loss to West Virginia, Baylor allowed 46 points and over 600 passing yards to Texas Tech in their penultimate game of the regular season. Michigan State went 1-2 against top-25 teams this season, while Baylor went 3-0 in such games. Playing on New Year’s Day, both teams feel they have something to prove. Baylor enters this contest as just three point favourites, but playing with a chip on their shoulder and a point to prove, the Bears should be the popular pick to win the Cotton Bowl. Eye on Sunday QB Connor Cook, Michigan State Between Petty and Cook (should he enter the draft), the Michigan State product will likely be the first of the two hear his named called in late April. Though Cook often fails to put up the numbers Petty does, he’s viewed as the better NFL prospect. However, against a Baylor defence that excels against the run, Cook’s true value will be put to the test. QB Bryce Petty, Baylor For a consistent quarterback, Petty’s draft status has consistently fluctuated. He’s been ranked as warranting a late second-round pick in the NFL Draft by some and a fourth or fifth-round pick by others. Against a defence as stout as Michigan State, Petty will have a chance to make an argument for the former or the latter. DE Shawn Oakman, Baylor Oakman – 6’8, 275 pounds – is well known for his ability to disrupt plays and make tackles in the backfield. Oakman has the ability to change games. He totalled 17.5 tackles for a loss this season along with three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and three passes defended. He also had nine sacks in 11 games. Oakman is a projected top-15 pick, should he declare for the NFL Draft. CB Trae Waynes, Michigan State Waynes was named a first team All-Big 10 cornerback after his impressive 2014 campaign and was also a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, awarded to the best defensive back in college football. The redshirt junior has the ability to lock down wide receivers, although his impact against Baylor – whose leading receiver and third-leading receiver were separated by just seven catches - may be limited. Waynes is in the first-round pick conversation. DE Shilique Calhoun, Michigan State Like Waynes, Calhoun was named a first-team All-Big 10 player and an All-America candidate. Calhoun had 6.5 sacks this season resulting in 79 yards lost for opposing offences. He also made 11 tackles for losses. The 2013 Big 10 defensive lineman of the year is ranked among the top-50 prospects for the NFL Draft. ' ' ' |
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