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CHICAGO -- White Sox rookie catcher Josh Phegley was just trying to put the ball in play. He ended up getting the game-winning hit. Phegley singled home the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning to lift Chicago to a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night. "(Tanner) Scheppers, Ive faced him in college. I know hes a hard-thrower and I just tried to get my foot down and get the barrel on something. I knew a strikeout wouldnt help us there, and if you can just get the bat on the ball and get something through the infield, game over." Avisail Garcia singled with one out and went to third on Dayan Viciedos hit one out later. Phegley then hit a line shot to left off Tanner Scheppers (5-2) to end the game. Nate Jones (4-4) got the win in relief, while Scheppers (5-2) took the loss. The White Sox have won seven of eight. The Rangers, who lead the American League West, had their four-game winning streak snapped and wasted another strong outing by Yu Darvish, who gave up two runs in seven innings while striking out 11 for a no-decision. Darvish also battled out of a jam in the seventh inning -- runners on first and third with none out -- despite battling cramps in both legs. "We battled but they got the big hit it counted," Rangers manager Ron Washington said. "We had our chances but we just didnt deliver. Other than that I thought we played a solid ballgame." The White Sox also got another solid effort from starter Hector Santiago, who allowed five hits and two runs in 6 1-3 innings to lower his ERA to 3.25. "Hes doing well," White Sox manager Robin Ventura said of Santiago. "In the last inning to pull him, he hit a few guys here and there and I think its part of being a little erratic at times, he gets himself in trouble. He has the stuff to get out of it, which is a nice thing to have. Just continue to have him go out there and compete. Hes a tough kid that likes to compete." Phegley didnt start the game and came on in the eighth after the teams other catcher, Tyler Flowers, had been pinch hit for in the seventh. Veteran Adam Dunn provided the other White Sox runs with a two-run homer in the sixth -- to counter a two-run shot by former teammate Alex Rios in the top of the inning. Ventura was pleased to see his young players produce a winning rally. "Garcia gets on there, (Viciedo) gets a base hit, its fun," he said. "When you get young guys that are up here for the first time and Phegs gets a walk-off. Thats all good stuff." Even with the hit, Phegley, who was called up from the minors in July, still is batting just .213, so he was happy to take the pounding from his teammates a player gets following a walk-off hit. Its awesome," he said. "Its the best beating of your life. I know (Gordon) Beckham was in there giving me some good shots to the mid-section, but no, its tons of fun. As soon as you get that hit, you cant feel anything for the next 10 minutes. So its great to celebrate with those guys." NOTES: As part of the Civil Rights Game proceedings, Aretha Franklin and Bo Jackson were honoured during the pregame ceremonies. Franklin couldnt attend and former Tigers great Willie Horton accepted in her honour. ... Before the game, White Sox manager Robin Ventura was asked how good Jackson might have been without the hip injury. "Its hard to describe him to people now of how strong, fast and smart of a baseball player he was," Ventura said. "He was good regardless. Well never know, but I havent seen anyone thats had his abilities since." Rangers RHP Nick Tepesch threw live batting practice on Saturday and reported no issues. ... RHP Matt Garza (9-2), a former Cub, makes his return to Chicago Sunday when he faces John Danks (3-10) in series finale. NOTES: As part of the Civil Rights Game proceedings, Aretha Franklin and Bo Jackson were honoured during the pregame ceremonies. Franklin couldnt attend and former Tigers great Willie Horton accepted in her honour. ... Before the game, White Sox manager Robin Ventura was asked how good Jackson might have been without the hip injury. "Its hard to describe him to people now of how strong, fast and smart of a baseball player he was," Ventura said. "He was good regardless. Well never know, but I havent seen anyone thats had his abilities since." . Rangers centerfielder Leonys Martin had to leave the game in the ninth after colliding with left-fielder David Murphy, but Washington said Martin has a slight right ankle sprain and should be fine. . Rangers RHP Nick Tepesch threw live batting practice on Saturday and reported no issues. ... RHP Matt Garza (9-2), a former Cub, makes his return to Chicago Sunday when he faces John Danks (3-10) in series finale. Comprar Nike Roshe Run España . 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The Brazilian goalkeeper signed a loan deal with the Major League Soccer club on Friday as he looks to get playing time ahead of this summers World Cup in his home country. New Balance 996 Mujer . Anthony Davis had 31 points and 17 rebounds in his seventh straight game with more than 20 points, but that was only enough to keep the Pelicans competitive into the final minutes. Andrew Bogut had 10 points and 15 rebounds for Golden State, which rebounded from a loss a night earlier in Oklahoma City and snapped a two-game skid.BATON ROUGE, La. -- Whether Jeremy Hill deserves a prominent role in LSUs offence this early in the season is a matter for debate. His off-season arrest aside, there is no denying what a game-changer the explosive, 6-foot-2, 235-pound running back can be for the surging sixth-ranked Tigers, who have quickly re-established their credentials as contenders in the Southeastern Conference. Hill rushed for a career-high 184 yards and tied a career high with three touchdowns, helping LSU defeat previously unbeaten Auburn, 35-21 on Saturday night. Running with a combination of power, agility and speed, Hill scored touchdowns of 49, 10 and 6 yards. He set up yet another score with a 54-yard scamper in which he was shoved out of bounds at the 1. Hill was quick to deflect some of the credit to LSUs young offensive line for opening "gaping holes." "It was just up to me to make a couple of guys miss," Hill added. Even Hills defensive teammates talked about being "pumped up" on the sideline as they watched Hill tear off big runs. "For him to be that big and run that fast, its ridiculous," LSU cornerback Jalen Mills said. Tre Mason rushed for 132 yards and had two short touchdown runs in the third quarter for Auburn (3-1, 1-1 SEC), the second cutting LSUs lead to 28-14. Zach Mettenberger responded with his only touchdown pass of the night -- a 32-yarder to Jarvis Landry -- early in the fourth quarter as LSU (4-0, 1-0) dimmed Auburns hopes for a comeback. Mettenberger was 14 of 22 for a season-low 229 yards. He also threw his first interception of the season, but it wasnt that costly as LSUs 228 yards rushing helped it stay in control for most of the game. Auburns Nick Marshall was 17-of-33 passing for 224 yards and was intercepted twice. He also rushed for 46 yards. Although LSU raced to a three-touchdown lead, Auburn refused to fold. Auburn pulled within two scores on Cameron Artis-Paynes 12-yard touchdown run with 6:33 left, then nearly pulled off a successful onside kick. Auburn recovered, but on replay review was deemed to have touched the ball before it went the requisite 10 yards. "Our kids didnt quit and theyre not going to quit," first-year Auburn coach Gus Malzahn said. "Im very proud of our guys and with that attitude theyll have a chance to improve." Auburn already appears substantially better than last season, when it won three games all year and wennt winless in the SEC.dddddddddddd LSU coach Les Miles applauded his teams fast start and its timely answers to Auburns second-half surges, but Miles also said he would have liked the game to have "a nice, orderly finish," adding, "That was not what I consider orderly." With rain steady throughout the day and well into the first half, ball security was a challenge early and hurt Auburn most. Nick Marshalls fumbled handoff on fourth-and-1 on the LSU 41 led to Hills long TD run three plays later for the games opening score. Punter Steven Clarks mishandled snap on Auburns second possession of the game set up Hills 10-yard score to give LSU a 14-0 lead before six minutes had elapsed. Already, Auburn was facing a larger deficit than at any point in its first three games. "We kind of beat ourselves in the beginning," Mason said. "Mistakes after mistakes can get frustrating and that happened. "We also have to figure out how to play in weather like this." LSU was threatening to take a three-score lead when running back Terrence Magee fumbled on the Auburn 12, but Hills slashing 54-yard run set up fullback J.C. Copelands forceful touchdown carry to make it 21-0. Auburn did not score until early in the third quarter. Masons 2-yard TD run capped a 50-yard drive that began with Auburn safety Jermaine Whiteheads interception. LSU responded immediately with a 75-yard drive that ended with Hills third TD. During much of the off-season, it wasnt clear if Hill would be able to play at all. His arrest for landing a punch outside a bar in late April violated his probation from an earlier misdemeanour plea to carnal knowledge of a juvenile. A judge placed further restrictions on Hills probation, but agreed to let him remain out of jail. Miles, whod suspended Hill after his arrest, reinstated him when fall practice began and benched him only for LSUs season-opening victory over TCU. A week later, Hill scored on his first carry against UAB. He scored twice last week against Kent State, including a 58-yarder. He was even more dominant this weekend. ---- NOTES: Auburn WR Jaylon Denson was carted off with what appeared to be a serious knee injury in the first quarter. ... LSU DT Anthony Johnson appeared to hurt his left leg, but LSU did not provide any update on his condition. ... LSU G Trai Turner left with a right ankle injury but Miles said he was not seriously hurt. Cheap China Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NHL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys From China China NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap Jerseys ' ' '
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