ARLINGTON, Texas -- While manager Lloyd McClendon is no fan of the
transfer rule, he certainly has no problem challenging the application
of it to get the Seattle Mariners a run.
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Seattle had a six-run outburst in an inning that included three Texas
errors and an overturned call that led to the ejection of Rangers
manager Ron Washington during the Mariners 7-1 victory Monday night.
Seattle had the bases loaded in the sixth, already with four runs in,
when Brad Miller hit a comebacker. Relief pitcher Pedro Figueroa threw
home, and umpire Paul Schrieber initially ruled a forceout even though
catcher J.P. Arencibia bobbled the ball on a transfer without dropping
it or making a throw.
McClendon challenged, and the call was reversed after a replay review of
3 minutes, 31 seconds. That erased the out and gave Seattle another
run.
"I thought it was a clear violation of the rules," McClendon said. "It
was an impactful play."
Asked his feeling on the transfer rule, which is being enforced more
closely with expanded replay this season, the manager responded, "I wish
it would all go away, but it is what it is, and we just have to deal
with it."
Arencibia, charged with an error, said he was off the plate before
losing control of the ball.
"I think thats something that baseball needs to clean up because there
are a lot of plays that have happened this year that are outs and giving
teams extra outs," Arencibia said. "I dont think its baseball.
Outfielders who have caught the ball and run four steps after they catch
it, run into the wall and turn and throw the ball in and it falls out,
and automatically safe. It doesnt make sense."
Roenis Elias (1-1) allowed one run and struck out five over 6 2-3
innings for his first major league victory. The left-hander, who
defected from Cuba to Mexico in 2010, has a 2.16 ERA in three career
starts.
"I came here to make it to the big leagues. I knew I could pitch in the
big leagues," Elias said through a translator. "I was throwing my
pitches like I wanted. The curveball I threw today is what I normally
throw."
The Mariners went ahead to stay on Mike Zuninos solo homer in the fifth
off Colby Lewis (0-1), who made his first big league start in 21 months
after elbow and hip operations. Zunino added an RBI single in that wild
sixth that started with Robinson Canos leadoff single.
Cano scored on Michael Saunders triple to left-centre -- a ball that
centre fielder Leonys Martin bobbled without getting charged with an
error. Kyle Seager followed with an RBI single that chased Lewis, and
then things got interesting.
Dustin Ackley and Zunino had consecutive RBI singles after Arencibia
couldnt pull in a foul ball before reaching out and teetering over a
camera-well railing. Mix in two fielding errors, and the bases were
loaded.
Washington immediately came out to argue after the overturned call and
was ejected by crew chief Ted Barrett because managers arent allowed to
argue replay rulings. Washingtons ejection came a night after Boston
manager John Farrell became the first big league skipper tossed under
those circumstances this season.
"It was obvious he caught the ball, the runner was at least 9 or 10 feet
from home plate, making his move away from home plate so he dont have
contact, you go to get the ball and he drops it," Washington said. "Im
all for the review, but still that dont mean you have to agree with some
of the calls that go on because of review."
Umpires in New York confirmed the play was overturned because Arencibia
never had secure possession while transferring the ball from his glove
to his hand.
Lewis made his first major league start since July 18, 2012, allowing
four runs (three earned) over 5 1-3 innings. He struck out four and
walked one.
The 34-year-old Lewis had right hip resurfacing surgery last August. He
is the first known major league pitcher to come back after the procedure
to remove bone spurs without a full hip replacement.
"Id like to thank the Texas Rangers and the organization for giving me
an opportunity tonight. It wouldnt have meant as much for me to get back
out there without having this uniform on," Lewis said. "Overall, I felt
great. Everything was really, really good."
NOTES: Seattle had gone 21 consecutive innings without a run before
Zuninos third homer. ... Texas scored a single run for the third time in
four games -- the others were 1-0 victories over Houston.
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Harrison Barnes had 15 points and Reggie Bullock scored 11 for the Tar
Heels (17-3, 4-1 ACC), who took the court for the first time without
starter Dexter Strickland.
The junior guard tore his right ACL last Thursday at Virginia Tech and
will miss the rest of the season.
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According to a report from CSN Bay Area, the 49ers are bracing for 6-8
game suspension for their outside linebacker.Leicester or Tottenham?
Thierry Henry believes nerves will play a huge part in determining the
result of an enthralling Premier League title race.
Claudio Ranieris side, who currently lead the way by five points
with four games left to play, face Swansea at the King Power Stadium on
Super Sunday before Spurs host West Brom a day later on Monday Night
Football.Leicester need eight points from their final four games to
guarantee the title, and Henry says they will be desperate to secure
them as soon as possible. If youre ahead you just want to make sure
you can kill the title way before the end, Henry told Sky Sports Now.
When I was there to do Leicester v West Ham (last Sunday) I said: Make
sure you dont let the teams behind you hope.Thats what they have (given)
to Tottenham, who went to Stoke and it could have been seven, eight or
9-0. They played ever so well because they knew they could get two
points back on Leicester and they did it.Now, suddenly the pressure is
on and you saw that a bit more with Leicester, arguing every decision,
surrounding the referee and not being happy with the sending off of
(Jamie) Vardy.During the season they were a bit more composed with that,
they were less argumentative so, as we all know, when things arent
going your way and youre losing points the nerves come along.
Leicester slipped up last week
against West Ham to let Tottenham back into the title race
And Henry, who won two Premier League titles with Arsenal,
believes Leicester need to stick together if they are to get over the
line.It is a team effort all the way until the end, said Henry. People
are going to come along and talk about what you do or how youre doing it
well or not, so make sure you stay within that frame.Dont let the train
derail, go for the title and look forward, forward is the trophy and
thats the only thing that should be in your head.Whats difficult is when
youre at the top everybody wants to kill you, so when you play games
everybody wants to beat you. How do you deal with having to play against
a team that actually wants to kill you every single time?They might not
play the same way against other teams, but when they playing you they
want to kill you, and thats what I found difficult, whatever league
youre playing in.Top scoorer Vardy will miss the visit of Swansea on
Sunday, and could miss an extra game through suspension following his
red card against West Ham last week.
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And Henry believes his absence is a major blow at this stage
Jamie Vardy (L) will be
suspended for at least the next game for Leicester
Vardy missing is going to be key, said Henry. We know (Shinji) Okazaki
can come up with the odd goal, as can Wes Morgan, (Robert) Huth and
(Riyad) Mahrez, but they need Vardy right now in the key moment of the
season.Suddenly Swansea might be a game where, because of the nerves,
you dont know what can happen. I said last Sunday Leicester must make
sure they have enough points before going into the last run of
Manchester United, Everton and Chelsea.You dont want to go into that run
only three points ahead. The nerves I saw (against West Ham) I didnt
see before.Tottenhams next game after West Brom is a trip to Chelsea on
Monday night, and Henry reckons the rivalry between the teams will
create a stern challenge for Mauricio Pochettinos side.
Tottenham are now just five points
behind Leicester For Tottenham the Chelsea game
is key, Henry said. If they win at Stamford Bridge then its game on,
because I dont see them then losing other games. But Chelsea are going
to try and play really hard against Tottenham. Henry also claims that,
even if Leicester dont go on to win the Premier League title, its still
been a remarkable achievement from their side.What (Leicester are) doing
is giving everyone hope that its not about money, he said. Its not
about having the best players in the world. Its about having a good team
and commitment. No one can every say anymore you cant do it if you dont
have resources.It would be a great story if they win it but, for me,
its already a great story.
Also See:
Ranieri gunning for glory
Vardy loss will impact Foxes
Redknapp: Leicester nerves jangling
Liverpool for title next term?
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