TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015 SPORTS

Pep rules out City move Lee gets Malaysia call First Emirati test try scorer MUNICH: Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola yesterday shot down KUALA LUMPUR: Olympic silver medallist Lee KUALA LUMPUR: Hassan Al Noobi became the first Emirati to score a try in a rug- swirling rumors of a possible move to Manchester City next season, say- Chong Wei will take part at the world championships later by test when he crossed in the 57th minute of the United ing he would see out his contract at the German champions. this year after Badminton Association of Malaysia contro- Arab Emirates’ 53-22 win over Thailand in Kuala Lumpur “Boys, I have said it 200 million times that I have one more year on my versially selected him yesterday at the expense of better- on Sunday. The victory in the Asian Rugby contract here,” the Spaniard told reporters ahead of tomorrow’s ranked shuttler Chong Wei Feng. Champions League semi-final, return leg against Lee’s world ranking has fallen to 46th after an eight- Championship Division 2 clash was a landmark result Barcelona in Munich. “Next season I will be here and month ban for doping at last year’s championships, leaving for the UAE. It was only their third test win in their brief that’s all there is to it,” said Guardiola, who won the him as the third-ranked Malaysian behind Chong (31st) rugby history, first against anyone other than domestic double last season and the league title in and Zulfadli Zulkiffli (41), who were due the country’s two Kazakhstan and maiden success away from home. the current campaign. slots at the tournament. Fullback Al Noobi, who also plays sevens, booted four Lee, 32, failed in a bid to get a wildcard for the Aug. 10- But he has not enjoyed the European success conversions in the eight-try victory for the side filled 16 event in Jakarta but BAM officials selected him anyway with expatriates which sets them up ahead of matches he was hired to achieve back in 2013 and a 3-0 after an impressive return to action on Sunday in victory Champions League first leg defeat at Barcelona over South Korea at the Sudirman Cup in China. “We against Malaysia and Taiwan later this week. “I am could spell the end of their this season. A 1-0 strongly believe that he has a better chance to do well at very excited, first that we won the match and sec- loss to Augsburg in the league on Saturday further the world championships,” BAM president Tengku Tan Sri ond because I scored my first try,” Al Noobi told the fanned speculation about the Spaniard’s stay in Mahaleel Tengku Ariff told reporters after an emergency UAE daily The National after their first win in three Munich after what was the fourth straight loss meeting. “Just look at the way he played in the Sudirman years. for Bayern in all competitions, something that Cup. He was exceptional.” Zulfadli, 22, was given the “I got all the support of the guys. I am really proud had not happened since 1991. Several media change to join Lee, the winner of 55 titles, in Jakarta. Tengku Mahaleel said the 27-year-old Chong’s age had to score, and proud to be playing for the national team. had reported on Sunday of a pre-agreement I am really happy.” —Reuters with City.—Reuters counted against him.—Reuters Yankees down Orioles, Royals tame Tigers

NEW YORK: Michael Pineda struck out a innings. It was 5-all in the eighth when Turner career-high 16 batters in seven dominant connected off Scott Oberg (1-1) for his fifth innings as the New York Yankees downed the homer. Pedro Baez (1-0) pitched 1 1-3 innings Baltimore Orioles 6-2. for the win. Pineda (5-0) matched David Cone and David Wells for the second-most in RED SOX 6, BLUE JAYS 3 a game by a Yankees . Ron Guidry Mike Napoli hit a three-run homer and fanned 18 in 1978. Pablo Sandoval added a two-run shot as The 16 strikeouts were the most by the Boston beat Toronto 6-3 to avoid a three- Orioles against one pitcher in a nine-inning game sweep. game, according to STATS. Baltimore struck Clay Buchholz (2-4) allowed three runs in 6 out against 18 times overall, a club record for 1-3 innings for his first victory in six starts. The a nine-inning game. last-place Red Sox won for just the second Bud Norris (1-4) took the loss. The Orioles time in nine games. dropped five of six during their week in New Carl Willis joined the Red Sox for his first York against the Yankees and Mets. game as their new pitching coach. He replaced Juan Nieves, who was fired Thursday. ROYALS 2, TIGERS 1 Junichi Tazawa pitched 1 2-3 innings and Koji Greg Holland worked out of a bases- Uehara finished for his sixth save. R.A. Dickey loaded, nobody-out jam in the bottom of the (1-4) lost for the third time in four starts. 10th inning as Kansas City held on to beat Detroit 2-1 in a game that was delayed 103 BREWERS 3, CUBS 2 minutes by rain. Martin Maldonado singled over the Cubs’ Omar Infante’s sacrifice fly in the top of the drawn-in outfield with one out in the 11th 10th put the Royals ahead, but Holland inning, lifting past Chicago. After a allowed a single and two walks to start the 7-18 start, the Brewers went 4-3 in Craig bottom half. Hernan Perez - batting because Counsell’s first week as since taking Miguel Cabrera had been removed for a over for the fired Ron Roenicke. pinch-runner the previous inning - bounced Chicago went to a five-man infield and into a 5-2-3 double play, but another walk to brought in their remaining two outfielders Victor Martinez loaded the bases again. with the bases loaded. Maldonado, who Holland then struck out Yoenis Cespedes homered earlier, hit a deep fly off Jason Motte for his sixth save in six chances. Jason Frasor (1-1). Michael Blazek (3-0) pitched a perfect (1-0) got the win, working out of a bases- top of the 11th. loaded jam of his own in the ninth after the rain delay in the middle of the inning. Angel WHITE SOX 4, REDS 3 Nesbitt (0-1) took the loss. Gordon Beckham hit a game-winning sin- gle against Aroldis Chapman in the ninth as NATIONALS 5, BRAVES 4 Chicago beat Cincinnati. Chapman (1-1) got Streaking slugger Bryce Harper doubled, the first two outs of the inning, then gave up singled and drove in another run - but didn’t back-to-back singles to Avisal Garcia and homer - as Washington beat Atlanta 5-4 for a Alexei Ramirez. They advanced to second and DETROIT: Kansas City Royals second baseman Omar Infante rushes the bunt by Detroit Tigers’ Anthony Gose and throws behind his back three-game sweep. third on a wild pitch, then on a 2-2 pitch to first baseman Eric Hosmer in an unsuccessful attempt during the third inning of a baseball game. —AP Harper had hit six home runs in his previ- Beckham singled to center to end the game, his career. Fernando Rodney pitched the ninth Johnny Monell delivered a two-run double for two hits and struck out six in six innings. ous three games. He doubled home a run, giv- breaking the tie. and earned his ninth save 10 chances. the Mets, who have won nine of 10 series Neftali Feliz earned his fifth save. ing him 13 RBIs in four games, and also scored It was Chapman’s first earned run of the Oakland starter Jesse Chavez (1-3) didn’t give against Philadelphia since 2012. Jeurys once. hit a tiebreaking double season in 12 2-3 innings. White Sox closer up a hit in the first three innings before run- Familia pitched a scoreless ninth for his NL- ANGELS 3, ASTROS 1 off Cody Martin (1-2) to cap a two-run rally in David Robertson (3-0) couldn’t hold a 3-1 lead ning into trouble. leading 13th save in as many opportunities. Garrett Richards took a no-hitter into the the eighth inning, sending the Nationals to in the ninth. He gave up back-to-back singles seventh inning as Los Angeles scored all its their 10th win in 12 games. Ramos and Ryan to start the inning to Devin Mesoraco and GIANTS 3, MARLINS 2 INDIANS 8, TWINS 2 runs in the fifth en route to a victory that Zimmerman each had a double, single and Bryan Pena. After a pass ball by Geovany Soto Matt Duffy singled in Gregor Blanco with Danny Salazar retired 21 straight batters secured a four-game split with AL West-lead- two RBIs. Sammy Solis (1-0) pitched one to advance the runners to second and third two outs in the ninth inning to cap a two-run after giving up a to start the game ing Houston. inning for his first major league win and Drew Zack Cozart doubled down the left-field line rally off closer Steve Cishek and lift San as Cleveland defeated Minnesota. Salazar Richards (3-1) walked his first batter of the Storen closed for his ninth save. to tie the game. Francisco over Miami. matched his career high with 11 strikeouts, day, then retired 15 in a row. The right-hander The Giants had been quiet offensively including six in a row. He was removed after walked his first two in the seventh before DODGERS 9, ROCKIES 5 MARINERS 4, ATHLETICS 3 most of the game until breaking out against throwing 102 pitches in seven innings. striking out Colby Rasmus, but Jason Castro After the snow was cleared from Coors Felix Hernandez became the fourth- Cishek (1-2), who had not allowed an earned Brian Dozier’s leadoff homer was the only lined a clean single to left field to break up Field, the Los Angeles Dodgers used Justin youngest player to reach 2,000 career strike- run in 13 previous appearances against the hit Salazar (4-1) allowed. The right-hander the no-hit bid. Turner’s tiebreaking homer in the eighth outs while giving up two runs over seven defending World Series champs. struck out the side in the fifth and sixth. Fernando Salas retired pinch-hitter Evan inning to send the Colorado Rockies to their innings to lead Seattle to a win against Cishek struck out Justin Maxwell to open Lonnie Chisenhall hit a three-run homer off Gattis with the bases loaded to end the sev- ninth straight loss, 9-5. Oakland. the ninth before getting into trouble. Andrew Trevor May (2-3). Carlos Santana drove in enth. Huston Street got his 10th save in 12 The series finale began on time after the Hernandez, at 29 years, 32 days old, is Susac singled and Blanco doubled. Joaquin three runs, Jason Kipnis had three hits and attempts, following back-to-back blown saves first two games were affected by the wet behind only Bert Blyleven, Sam McDowell and Arias pinch-ran for Susac and stayed at third two RBIs, and David Murphy went 4 for 4 for Wednesday and Thursday. weather that has socked Colorado for a week. Walter Johnson, who were all 28 when they when pinch-hitter Buster Posey was intention- the Indians. Richards struck out 10 and walked four to The gametime temperature was 41 degrees reached 2,000 strikeouts. ally walked to load the bases. Zach McAllister and Cody Allen finished win his third straight decision. Scott Feldman and it dropped to 39 degrees in the ninth. The right-hander started Sunday’s game After pinch-hitter Angel Pagan struck out, the two-hitter. Cleveland combined (2-4) allowed three runs and six hits in seven Turner’s two-run homer highlighted a four- against the Oakland Athletics with 1,995 Cishek walked Nori Aoki to force in the tying for 16 strikeouts. Minnesota had its four-game innings. run burst in the eighth. Adrian Gonzalez hit strikeouts. In the fifth inning, Hernandez fell run. Duffy, hitless in his previous four at-bats, winning streak snapped and lost for the sec- two doubles and drove in four runs as the behind leadoff batter Sam Fuld 3-1 before followed with the first game-ending hit of his ond time in 11 games. DIAMONDBACKS 2, PADRES 1 Dodgers beat Colorado for the eighth straight striking him out looking at a for No. career. Santiago Casilla (4-0) retired two bat- Aaron Hill and AJ Pollock homered to back time dating to last season. Dodgers ace 2,000. Hernandez (6-0) added one more ters for the win, helping the Giants split the RANGERS 2, RAYS 1 five pitchers who carried Arizona to a tight Clayton Kershaw failed in his fourth bid for his on his final batter, getting Eric four-game series. Adrian Beltre homered and drove in two victory over San Diego. Daniel Hudson, mak- 100th regular-season win. The reigning NL Sogard swinging to end the seventh inning. runs, and Wandy Rodriguez gave Texas a ing his first major league start since June MVP and Cy Young Award winner gave up five Marcus Semien hit two solo home runs off PIRATES 4, REDS 3 record-setting pitching performance against 2012, was limited to 56 pitches in 3 1-3 score- runs on eight hits and four walks in 5 2-3 Hernandez for the first multi-homer game of Jung Ho Kang went 2 for 4 with a home Tampa Bay. less innings. He’s been used out of the run and two RBIs and Pittsburgh beat St. Beltre’s tiebreaking single off Kevin Jepsen since returning late last season from Louis. The Cardinals dropped two of three in (0-2) came in the eighth inning following a two Tommy John surgeries. Pittsburgh, their first series loss of the season. couple of walks. Keone Kela (3-1) got the win JC Ramirez (1-0), just called up from - With the game tied 3-3, Kang hit a go- after Rodriguez established a franchise mark A, pitched out of two bases-loaded jams to ahead RBI single in the seventh inning. Kang for consecutive batters retired. The 36-year- earn his first career win. He allowed a run and hit his second home run of the season in the old lefty set down the first 15 Rays before Tim four hits in 2 2-3 innings. Oliver Perez, Evan first inning, a shot to left field off a 0-2 fastball Beckham led off the Tampa Bay sixth with a Marshall and Addison Reed combined for left over the middle of the plate from St. Louis line-drive single. Following the 19 straight hit- three innings of scoreless relief. Reed earned left-hander Tyler Lyons. Kang’s home run gave ters Rodriguez retired in his previous start at his second save of the season. Hill and Pollock Pittsburgh a 1-0 lead. Houston, he broke the team record of 31 in a homered off Andrew Cashner (1-6), who went Jared Hughes (1-1) got the final out of the row set by Ken Hill in 1996. Rodriguez gave up seven innings.—AP seventh for the victory. Kang struck again for the Pirates in the seventh after pinch-hitter Steve Lombardozzi walked and advanced to second on a sac bunt. Kang singled to left off MLB results/standings Mitch Harris to give Pittsburgh a 4-3 lead. Harris (1-1) gave up a run on a hit and NY Yankees 6, Baltimore 2; Boston 6, Toronto 3; Cleveland 8, Minnesota 2; Texas 2, Tampa Bay 1; Washington 5, walked two in the seventh. Mark Melancon Atlanta 4; NY Mets 7, Philadelphia 4; Pittsburgh 4, St. Louis 3; Milwaukee 3, Chicago Cubs 2 (11 Innings); Chicago White Sox 4, Cincinnati 3; LA Angels 3, Houston 1; San Francisco 3, Miami 2; Seattle 4, Oakland 3; LA Dodgers 9, earned his seventh save with a scoreless Colorado 5; Arizona 2, San Diego 1; Kansas City 2, Detroit 1 (10 Innings). ninth. American League National League METS 7, PHILLIES 4 Eastern Division Eastern Division W L PCT GB NY Mets 20 11 .645 - Bartolo Colon became the first pitcher in NY Yankees 20 12 .625 - Washington 17 15 .531 3.5 the majors with six wins, and Curtis Tampa Bay 17 15 .531 3 Miami 15 17 .469 5.5 Granderson hit a two-run homer to lead New Toronto 16 16 .500 4 Atlanta 14 17 .452 6 York over Philadelphia. Boston 14 17 .452 5.5 Philadelphia 11 21 .344 9.5 Colon (6-1) won again despite giving up a Baltimore 13 16 .448 5.5 Central Division Central Division homer to opposing pitcher Chad Billingsley St. Louis 22 9 .710 - Kansas City 20 11 .645 - Chicago Cubs 15 15 .500 6.5 (0-2). The right-hander, who turns 42 this Detroit 19 13 .594 1.5 month, allowed four runs with six strikeouts Minnesota 18 14 .563 2.5 Cincinnati 15 16 .484 7 and no walks in six-plus innings. Chicago White Sox 12 16 .429 6.5 Pittsburgh 15 16 .484 7 Colon extended his streak without a walk Cleveland 11 19 .367 8.5 Milwaukee 11 21 .344 11.5 to 40 1-3 innings, pulling closer to the fran- Western Division Western Division LA Dodgers 20 10 .667 - chise record of 47 set by in Houston 20 12 .625 - LA Angels 15 17 .469 5 San Diego 17 16 .515 4.5 1994. The 2005 AL Cy Young Award winner Seattle 14 17 .452 5.5 San Francisco 16 16 .500 5 has 40 strikeouts and one walk this season. NEW YORK: Yankees’ Didi Gregorius hits an RBI single during the fourth inning of the base- Texas 13 18 .419 6.5 Arizona 14 16 .467 6 Daniel Murphy had three hits and pinch-hitter Oakland 12 21 .364 8.5 ball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. —AP Colorado 11 17 .393 8