Marlins beat Nationals, 1-0, in extras
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08/31/2010 -
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chad Tracy's game-winning RBI single in the
bottom of the 10th inning produced the only run of the game, as the Florida Marlins edged the Washington Nationals in the middle installment of a three-
game series.
Annibal Sanchez started on the mound for Florida and pitched seven strong
innings while Clay Hensley (3-4), who was on the hill for the top of the 10th,
earned the win.
Florida snapped its three-game skid.
Washington twirler Jordan Zimmerman, in his second start since a lengthy
absence after Tommy John surgery, tossed six scoreless innings and allowed
just one hit with nine strikeouts. The Nationals saw their three-game win
streak halted.
After a close play at the plate in the top of the 10th, it was another close
play at home which led to the Marlins to victory. With Washington reliever
Drew Storen (3-3) on the mound, Hanley Ramirez hit a one-out single and stole
second base. Gaby Sanchez then walked before Tracy lined a shot to left field.
Ramirez rounded third and used a timely slide to barely beat the throw to the
plate.
Both teams had a scoring opportunity in the second inning.
In the top of the frame, Adam Dunn walked with one out and Mike Morse singled,
but Ivan Rodriguez struck out and Nyjer Morgan grounded out. Florida's portion
of the second saw Sanchez lead off with a double to right field, but he was
erased on a double play before Mike Stanton grounded out.
Dunn ripped a single with one out in the top of the seventh, but Morse fanned
and Rodriguez lined out.
In the top of the 10th, a close play at the plate nearly produced the game's
first run. With Morgan on second base and one out, Adam Kennedy grounded out
to second base and Morgan tried to score on the play. The throw to the plate
was high, and instead of attempting a low slide, which would have easily beat
the throw, Morgan barreled over Florida catcher Brett Hayes, who held on to
the ball for the final out despite remaining on the ground in obvious pain
from the massive collision.
Game Notes
Florida has won six of its last seven over the Nats...There were seven total
hits in the game, four for Washington...Sanchez lowered his ERA this season to
3.14...The scheduled pitching matchup for Wednesday's series finale is Scott
Olsen for Washington against tall right-hander Chris Volstad...The Nationals
announced on Tuesday that superstar pitcher Stephen Strasburg will undergo his
Tommy John procedure on Friday.
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Problem with Bears?
Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.
"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."
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Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.
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