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our name … For the first time in the history of Fealofani, the crew comprises 23 new boys, most of whom are tupulaga. [Courtesy photo] 23 new boys, most of whom who are off-island and it’s because we are one and Fealofani,” says are tupulaga. cannot be here physically for we are American Samoa,” he Atuatasi concluded by your support and wishing us said. giving thanks to his village best of luck. Thank you for While its heat results were and the people for their sup- thinking of us. 41:03.23 — placing ninth Captain Atuatasi port of the boat and the boys “Best of best of luck to overall — the Fealofani cap- especially to former Judge all the fautasi teams, and tain and crew will once again Satele Lili’o, who would be let’s pray for good weather take to the seas in a special By Leiloa Ese Malala of rowing on the water. on the boat with them. so we can have a good race race, to run this morning. Samoa News Staff Writer He said, “When we are he Fealofani “Not forgetting, thank you and safe one to celebrate the Good luck and God speed! done with our training on the to all our families and friends real reason we are doing this: crossed the boat, we then run from the finish line, yes- Pago Pago Harbor going all terday, anointing the way back to our home its T mostly ‘new’ crew with Fagasa. This is a good time the experience of what le for us to strengthen our unity faigamea i le tai is about, with everyone especially stamina, strength, and unity. with the committee members Good experiences for an of our fautasi.” inexperienced crew, and One of the committee certainly in keeping with members of the Fealofani the spirit of the 2017 Flag shared with Samoa News the Day theme: “Tupulaga importance of unity. “Last mo a Taeao (or Youth for year was a rough year for Tomorrow). our Flag Day, so this year In an interview with we wanted to teach our boys Samoa News, the evening no matter what happens on before the heats, Captain the water, we will set the C M Atuatasi Aga Seigafo, who example of being unified Y K has been leading the Fagasa with the other fautasi boats.” fautasi team for the last three The captain added, “We years, said, “We go by our go by our name Fealofani, name …Fealofani (to get because our goal is to work along).” together and to be in unity. If According to Atuatasi, something happens with one Fealofani had been training of the boys on the water we since the month of February. will make sure this will be As part of their training taken care of, and as of now, they would wake up at 3am, we have already disciplined starting the day with a word these boys to represent our of prayer, then training for name Fealofani well on the an hour and a half. After the water.” morning trainings some of Samoa News understands the boys would go to school there are 44 seats on the while the older ones would boat and Atuatasi confirmed go to work. When the boys there are 6 boys who are are done with work and substituting. Skipper of the Fealofani, Atuatasi Aga Seigafo, used to be one of its rowers — for 3 years — until school they would meet at He also said that this is the village council selected him to be its captain. He said in an interview with Samoa News, “The 4:30p.m. at the Pago Pago the first time in the history of village council put me on the spot to be the captain, so right then I knew I need to be a leader in Harbor to perfect their skills Fealofani, where they have representing my village.” [Courtesy photo] Page B2 samoa news, Thursday April 13, 2017 Clippers clinch No. 4 playoff seed with 115-95 rout of Kings LOS ANGELES (AP) — 14 rebounds, and Arron Afflalo DeAndre Jordan had 18 points and added 18 points for the Kings. 17 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Sacramento won the teams’ Clippers defeated the Sacramento last meeting 98-97 after rallying Kings 115-95 on Wednesday from 18 points down with five night to clinch the No. 4 seed in minutes to go last month. Four the West and home-court advan- of the Clippers’ five starters tage in the playoffs. remained in the game with 2 ½ The Clippers and Utah Jazz minutes to go even though the will meet in the first round starting Kings never made a run. this weekend. The teams finished TIP-INS with similar 51-31 records, but Kings: They finished off the the Clippers held the tiebreaker, franchise’s 11th straight losing having won the season series 3-1. season at 32-50. ... They fell to Los Angeles heads into the 6-13 in the second game of a back- playoffs with momentum, having to-back and 15-24 overall in such won seven in a row for the NBA’s situations. ... The team went 15-26 longest active streak. on the road. J.J. Redick added 18 points for Clippers: Redick made three the Clippers, who needed a victory 3-pointers to finish with 201, to gain home court after the Jazz breaking his career high and beat San Antonio earlier in the single-season franchise record of evening. All five starters scored 200. He set the mark in each of the in double figures for Los Angeles. past two seasons. The Clippers pulled away in the They won 50 or more games third quarter after leading by six for the fifth straight season, joining at halftime. Langston Galloway San Antonio as the only teams hit a 3-pointer that drew the Kings to do so. ... The team showed to 61-59, the closest they came in a tribute video for Paul Pierce the second half. Redick’s jumper during the game’s final timeout. launched a 24-14 run that sent the The 39-year-old veteran is retiring Clippers into the fourth leading at season’s end. The crowd and 87-73. Blake Griffin, who fin- the Clippers gave him a standing ished with 15 points, had eight ovation. Fans chanted “We want in the spurt, while Redick and Paul!” and they were rewarded Chris Paul added five each. Willie when he checked in with 2:23 to Cauley-Stein had 19 points and play.

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) shoots against guard Tomas Satoransky during the first half of an NBA game Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) ’ Blake Griffin, right, looks to pass after retrieving a loose ball against Sacramento Kings’ Willie Cauley- Stein, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Win and stay home: Heat beat Wizards Ph. 252-2964 110-102, miss playoffs Location:Room 209, Tedi of Samoa - Fagatogo MIAMI (AP) — Goran thing for any of us to wrap our team,” Dragic said. Dragic’s eyes were red long minds around is that we don’t He led Miami with 28 after the final buzzer. Willie have practice tomorrow at 12. It points, Hassan Whiteside Office Hrs. 9am to 2pm Reed sat at his locker, over- just doesn’t feel right. It doesn’t scored 24 points and clinched come by emotion. Some players feel like the basketball gods the NBA crown with (684) 633-0179 shed tears. 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This “We lost tonight but we • We provide services for Houses, Boats, Cars, team,” an emotional Heat coach was for a team that has been showed some good flashes out Offices, Warehouses, Storage, Restaurants, Furniture Erik Spoelstra said. “When any together for seven months. there,” Burke said. “Every- pieces, stores and cafeteria and health clinics. one of us wanted to get into “If we had made the play- body’s excited about the series team sports, it was to be around offs, we would have been a coming up.” a team like this. ... The hardest really tough opponent for any (Continued on page B4) samoa news, Thursday April 13, 2017 Page B3 Orlando hangs on to defeat Detroit 113-109 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — from a one-point deficit when The entered he hit the first of three pullup their season-finale looking for jumpers off pick and rolls, momentum to take into the making it 107-106 with 1:12 offseason. to play. Then he all but sealed For a while in the fourth the game on a 14-foot pullup quarter it looked like the Mag- jumper that pulled the Magic ic’s season of disappointment out front 111-106 and sent would end in yet another frus- the sold out crowd at Amway trating defeat as they allowed into a frenzy. the Detroit Pistons to chip away Magic coach Frank Vogel at a one-time 21 point advantage couldn’t have been more and eventually take the lead. pleased to see Payton takeover Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) drives against Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian That’s when Elfrid Payton in the end after a season that Finney-Smith (10) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in took over, helping return the was filled with ups and downs Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) momentum and the lead back for the young point guard. Orlando favor with three con- “We put the ball in his hands secutive baskets in the final on the pick and roll and said go 1:12 to deliver the 113-109 win the game for us kid and he Mavericks end win in clash of two non-playoff did,” said Vogel, whose team teams Wednesday night. finished a disappointing 29-53 “We just wanted to end the in his first season. “That was season with a win,” said Payton, pretty awesome.” season with 100-93 who finished with 21 points and also had an 13 assists. “We talked about impressive game with 32 points that yesterday and this morning and 12 rebounds and Nikola so it was good for us to go out Vucevic also had a double- there and compete and win this double with 18 points and 11 win over Grizzlies last game.” rebounds. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — with 1:15 to go gave Dallas a Nowitzki, completing his 19th Payton pulled the Magic Without starters Dirk Nowitzki, 97-90 advantage. season, did not make the trip. and Wesley “They were physical with He averaged 14.2 points and Matthews, the Dallas Mavericks him early,” Carlisle said. “He 6.5 rebounds in an injury-filled were undermanned Wednesday adjusted and he got into more of 54-game season. ... Dallas failed night against the Memphis a leveraged position on offense to finish at .500 or better for the Grizzlies. and defense. He made them foul first time since 1999. Forward Nicolas Brussino, him a few times, got open for a Grizzlies: Memphis started its making his second start of the few shots and hit the big dagger regular lineup of Mike Conley, season, and reserve guard Devin shot at the end.” Tony Allen, Marc Gasol, Vince Harris each scored 15 points Dallas made its run after Carter and JaMychal Green. and the short-handed Mavericks the Grizzlies had benched their Allen left the game with 6:10 to ended a five-game losing streak starters. Conley played the first go in the first quarter, hobbling with a 100-93 victory. two quarters (17 minutes) and off with a lower right leg injury. The Mavericks won despite Gasol played the first three (24 Allen did not return. ... Carter leaving Nowitzki, Barnes and minutes). played in his 1,347th game and Orlando Magic’s Elfrid Payton (4) shoots over Detroit Pistons’ Matthews at home to rest. No starters played in the passed Kobe Bryant for 13th in Ish Smith during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Reserve guard J.J. Barea, aver- fourth quarter and the Griz- regular-season games played. Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Orlando won 113- aging 10.9 points, also remained zlies went 6-for-26 shooting, 109. (AP Photo/John Raoux) in Dallas as coach Rick Carlisle including an 0-for-6 effort from opted to use his younger players Andrew Harrison. in the regular-season finale. “They were all trying to “The group that was out there make their mark on the game at the end, everybody did some- and I think that leads to a lot Employment Opportunity thing good,” Carlisle said. “All of mistakes,” Memphis coach of this stuff really helps these David Fizdale said. guys get better.” “I don’t think they really Memphis, the seventh seed worked to help each other, but in banking with ANZ Guam, Inc. in the Western Conference, that’s young guys when you was led by Mike Conley and throw them in the end of the ANZ Guam, Inc. dba ANZ Amerika Samoa is hiring for the following positions: , who scored 15 game and they’re trying to show points each. Marc Gasol added something. 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His 3-pointer Mavericks: Forward Dirk Page B4 samoa news, Thursday April 13, 2017 Cubs get World Series rings to go with historic championship CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have chanting President of Operations Theo their glittering rings to go with that historic Epstein’s name as he accepted his ring from championship. Ricketts. Cubs Hall of Famers Fergie Jenkins, The team was given its crowning jewels Ryne Sandberg and Billy Williams got theirs. So before Wednesday night’s game against the Los did manager Joe Maddon and his coaches. Angeles Dodgers, with fans at Wrigley Field For the players, the Cubs added a different roaring as the ceremony unfolded. That put the twist. In a nod to the support they received final punctuation on a celebration 108 years in through more than a century of heartbreak and the making, one that started when the Cubs beat frustration, the team had 20 contest-winning Cleveland in Game 7 last November for their fans serve as ring bearers for the guys in gloves first World Series title since 1908. and cleats. They raised the championship banner on “Based on 108 years of difficulties, I think Monday night in Chicago and got their sparkling it’s the perfect method to do this,” Maddon said. rewards Wednesday. Ranging from 13 to 90 years old, the fans Each 14-karat white gold ring has a total of were selected from a pool of more than 1,500 214 diamonds, three karats of red rubies and 2.5 video submissions on Twitter. They were nomi- karats of sapphires. The top of the ring features nated by friends, family and co-workers. 33 red rubies forming the team’s bull’s-eye logo They included Jimmy Thurman, a 90-year- surrounded by 72 round white diamonds, all old World War II veteran from Kewanee, Illi- in a circular perimeter. The bezel features 108 nois. In his submission, a mock “Tonight Show” round white diamonds — one for each year of video, he recalled becoming a Cubs fan in the the drought. late 1930s because his mom was. He passed that No wonder the rings arrived at Wrigley Field love down through his family, and he got to hand Chicago Cubs’ team members celebrate during the 2016 World in an armored truck on Tuesday. 2015 NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta Series championship ring ceremony before the team’s baseball One side also features the player’s name his ring. game against the on Wednesday, April 12, above a W flag surrounded by a silhouette of Was the night all he hoped it would be? 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton) Wrigley’s bricks and ivy, with the player’s “It was more,” Thurman said. “My greatest number below it. The other side features the year one was 65 years ago when I married my wife 2016 above the ballpark’s facade and marquee, (Wilma). That was number one, but this is right with a silhouette of the trophy flanked by two behind it.” EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY diamonds symbolizing the club’s previous two Joanne Harrer of suburban Naperville was titles and a large, round, white diamond in the nominated by her granddaughter, Amanda. VN Restaurant & Store is seeking a center. In the video, Amanda recalled watching MANAGER & COOK. On the palm at the bottom of the outer band is countless games on TV and trips to Milwaukee the date and time of the Cubs’ victory — “11-3- and Washington with her grandma. Joanne Please send resumes to PO Box 7004. 16, 12:47 a.m.” — along with the Series scores Harrer also showed off an impressive collection and the logos of the three teams Chicago beat in of Cubs shirts. The two were flying to Arizona the postseason. There’s also an image of a goat, for spring training when they got an email saying a nod to the supposed franchise curse. they were among the winners. “It’s heavy, man,” John Lackey said. “This is one of the best moments of my life,” “It’s really nice. Seriously, I’ve been fortunate said Joanne Harrer, who presented pitcher Mike to have a couple more, but this is kind of next Montgomery with his ring. “It’s just been won- level for sure.” derful. I still can’t believe all this is happening.” Young slugger Kyle Schwarber said: “That’s Amy Liss of Downers Grove, a motivational how you want your ring to look.” speaker born with cerebral palsy, got wheeled A highlight video kicked off the festivities out by her twin sister, Kelly Moreland, to hand Wednesday. Commissioner Rob Manfred then Kris Bryant his ring. presented rings to members of the Ricketts family “I was shocked and it’s still pretty surreal,” that owns the team, starting with chairman Tom she said. “This definitely will be a lifelong EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Ricketts and his wife. memory. I don’t think the excitement in my TMO Wholesale is currently accepting applications for Team executives came next, with fans heart will ever be over.” SALES CLERKS/CASHIERS. Ideal candidates will possess ALL the following: • Fluent in both Samoan and English (additional language ➧ Win and stay home: Heat beat Wizards… skills a plus) Continued from page B2 • Valid driver’s license Washington started the to work every day. We always midpoint of the second quarter, • Familiar with manual cash register season 2-8, and ended up with enjoyed competing. We always then stayed ahead the rest of the • 10key calculator by touch the No. 4 seed in the East. enjoyed getting better. We even way. • Accurate and attentive to minor details “We have a team that plays enjoyed the ride.” UNLUCKY 13 hard, just like Miami,” Wizards TIP-INS The Heat are the first team • Excellent customer service and telephone skills coach Scott Brooks said. Wizards: Even with the loss, since the 2007-08 Portland • Able to work flexible hours and days, including Saturdays “They have a team that they Washington (49-33) posted the Trail Blazers to win 13 or more and holidays can be proud of every night. sixth-best regular season in the consecutive games and not You’re not going to win every franchise’s 56-year history. ... make the playoffs. The pervious • Follows instructions and guidelines well night, but you’re going to leave Marcin Gortat started all 82 16 teams with such a streak • Willing to learn, develop, and continually improve sales everything on the floor every games this season. ... McClel- all reached the postseason. techniques night. And we’ve done the same lan’s college coach — Miami’s Eerie similarities: Both those Please stop by at TMO Wholesale to fill out an application or thing. We didn’t have the good Jim Larranaga — was courtside. Blazers and this Heat team fin- start, but we stayed together.” ... 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Dion Waiters (ankle) Spoelstra had a great line for Fa’alavelave. captain Udonis Haslem said. missed his 13th straight game. when asked how the Heat over- “We always enjoyed coming to The Heat were 27-19 with him, came the 11-30 start. “How do work every day. 14-22 without him this season. you eat an elephant? One bite at Contact 252-5005 or 699-2652 We always enjoyed coming ... Miami didn’t lead until the a time,” he said. samoa news, Thursday April 13, 2017 Page B5

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New Orleans Pelicans guard Quinn Cook shoots over guard Tim Quarterman during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, April 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer) Pelicans end the season with a 103-100 win over the Blazers PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — noon in Oakland. The defending Jordan Crawford had 15 points Western Conference champion and the Warriors defeated the Blazers in snapped a five-game losing the second round last season. streak with a 103-100 victory Lillard and McCollum were over the playoff-bound Portland held out for a second straight Trail Blazers on Wednesday game: Portland also sat them night. on Monday for a 99-98 victory had 12 points over the , and and 16 rebounds for the Peli- reserve guard Shabazz Napier cans, who finished 34-48 and scored a career-high 32 points. out of the playoffs for the second Portland also sat forward straight season. Al Farouq-Aminu, and reserve Shabazz Napier had 25 guard Allen Crabbe missed a points for Portland in the loss, third straight game with foot which snapped a three-game soreness. winning streak. The Blazers, The Pelicans said DeMarcus who will face Golden State in Cousins (right Achilles) for the opening round of the play- the fourth straight game and offs, rested starters Damian Lil- (left knee) for lard and CJ McCollum. the third. Coach Alvin Gentry The Pelicans pulled ahead said he’s getting minutes for 94-93 on Diallo’s layup with the younger players to put some 4:01 left, then stretched the lead pressure on them and see how on Crawford’s jumper and a they respond. 3-pointer. Pat Connaughton’s 3-pointer Meyers Leonard closed the gave the Blazers a 33-22 lead gap to 99-95 for the Blazers early in the second quarter, but with a long jumper. Following the Pelicans took a 47-46 lead free throws, Noah Vonleh’s late on Alexis Ajinca’s dunk. hook shot got the Blazers within The game was tied at 53 at the 101-100. break. Quinn Cook made a pair of Portland went up 64-58 on free throws for New Orleans ’s 3-pointer, but before Tim Quarterman missed again the Pelicans came back, a pair for Portland on the other knotting the game at 75. Another end to end it. Layman 3 prevented New Portland clinched the eighth Orleans from pulling ahead. and final playoff spot in the West Connaughton’s 3-pointer on Sunday, when the Denver put Portland in front 93-86 in Nuggets fell to Oklahoma City. the final period. Connaughton It is the fourth straight season finished with a career-high 19 that the Blazers have made the points. postseason. Portland will open The loss snapped an eight- its series against top-seeded game winning streak at home Golden State on Sunday after- for Portland. Page B6 samoa news, Thursday April 13, 2017

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C M Y K samoa news, Thursday April 13, 2017 Page B7 Pedroia drives in 4 runs for Boston in 8-1 win over Orioles BOSTON (AP) — After a than Schoop’s reach in shallow stint on the disabled list before right to drive in two, then even throwing a pitch this Andrew Benintendi added an season, Drew Pomeranz made RBI single to make it 5-1. his season debut a memorable “It just turned into ugly base- one. Pomeranz struck out six ball after I didn’t make that and allowed just one run in six double play,” Hardy said. innings for the Red Sox, who Chris Davis scored Balti- Boston Red Sox’s Christian Vazquez connects for a two RBI, triple during the eighth inning of tagged Baltimore for 15 hits more’s only run, leading off the a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, April 11, 2017. C M while beating the Orioles 8-1 on seventh with a single and scoring (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Y K Tuesday night. later on a fielder’s choice. of 12 straight outs for Pomeranz, of adrenaline which would be ground ball the Orioles were “I felt like I waited forever Pomeranz showed no lin- who preserved the shutout by expected for the first start of a looking for to keep the game to get that first start in,” said gering effects from the strain getting Manny Machado on a season, but he was able to stay in close. Pomeranz, who opened the that delayed his first start of pop out to first and Mark Trum- his delivery very good.” “When you get the ground season on the DL with a strained the season. He was good early bo’s fly ball to right. Jones was Hardy said Young’s grounder ball that you’re looking for to end left forearm. “Things clicked in and got stronger as the game the first baserunner for the Ori- appeared to be the start of a rou- the inning and it doesn’t happen, warmups today and I just felt continued. oles since the second inning. tine double play before he bob- I think it’s very deflating,” Hardy really good out there. I took Adam Jones’ one-out double “I thought he settled into bled the ball and Boston loaded said. “It just kind of unraveled. that to the mound and just tried in the sixth was just the third hit a good rhythm,” Farrell said. the bases. He credited reliever It all started with that routine to hold out there for as long as for the Orioles and ended a run “I’m sure there was quite a bit Darren O’Day with getting the double play.” I could.” Pomeranz exceeded all expectations with the way he threw and how long he stayed out there for the Red Sox. He had a shutout going through six innings and held the Orioles to four hits before getting pulled in the seventh with Boston hanging on to a 2-1 lead. Pomeranz’s teammates deliv- ered some extra offense late to turn the game into a rout, which was fine with Pomeranz as he got his first win in Fenway Park. “I was letting it fly out there a little bit. I was trying to be aggressive,” Pomeranz said. “It didn’t matter if I was throwing 90 like I was at the end or 95. It was still coming out how it needed to come out.” Dustin Pedroia drove in four runs, including two on a bases- loaded single in the seventh, and Christian Vazquez capped off a 4-for-4 game with a two-run triple in the eighth. Boston put together back- to-back three-run innings in the seventh and eighth to blow open what had been a close game. “I thought we did a great job with the aggressiveness on the basepaths. We bunched a number of hits together late,” Boston manager John Far- C M rell aid. Pablo Sandoval had a Y K sacrifice fly in the second and Pedroia had one in the fifth off Dylan Bundy (1-1), who was also strong through the first six innings. Bundy pitched 6 1-3 innings, allowing three runs and seven hits. Bundy was pulled after walking Sandoval with one out and Boston up only 2-1. The Red Sox caught a break when shortstop J.J. Hardy botched a grounder that could have started Your Family699-1854 of Fine Beverages a double play and get the Orioles out of the threat. “It’s just one of those nights where a lot of things fell their way,” Baltimore manager Buck Showalter said. Instead, Chris Young reached and Vazquez followed with a single to load the bases. Pedroia blooped a single just out of Jona- Page B8 samoa news, Thursday April 13, 2017 Mancini hits 2 of Orioles’ 5 HRs in 12-5 win over Red Sox BOSTON (AP) — The Ori- after they went into swing oles had all kinds of trouble with mode, and the knuckleball just Steven Wright’s knuckleball in wasn’t doing anything.” two matchups last season. Baltimore reliever Mychal Not on Wednesday night. Givens (2-0) got the win after Trey Mancini hit two of Bal- starter Ubaldo Jimenez pitched timore’s five home runs — all in his way into a bases-loaded jam the first three innings — and the and was pulled in the fifth. Orioles powered their way to Jimenez, who has lost three a 12-5 victory over the Boston straight decisions to Boston, third baseman David Freese, right, tumbles over ’ Tucker Red Sox at Fenway Park. started strong but gave up five Barnhart (16) at third as he drops the throw from catcher on a bunt by Reds A night after Boston’s bats runs and eight hits. He’s given pitcher Amir Garrett in the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Pittsburgh. put up eight runs, Baltimore up five runs in each of his first Both Barnhart and Garrett were safe. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) returned the favor against two starts this season, both Wright by tagging him for six no-decisions. in a first inning that included Wright was able to stifle back-to-back homers from Baltimore’s powerful bats last Rookie lefty Garrett Mancini and Jonathan Schoop. season, beating the Orioles Adam Jones and Chris Davis twice in two appearances while each added a solo shot in the allowing five earned runs in 16 second. 1/3 innings. Mancini hit his second home The 2016 All-Star seemed stays perfect as run in the third, marking the first set up for a similar perfor- multihomer game of his career. mance, facing an Orioles lineup He finished with four RBIs. that had been outscored 15-4 in “It felt incredible, and it’s two straight losses after starting something I’ll remember my the season with four consecu- Reds sweep Pirates whole life,” Mancini said. “It tive wins. was a special night, for sure, Instead, Baltimore’s hit- PITTSBURGH (AP) — Amir Garrett was run fourth against Ivan Nova (1-1) that broke a and to be able to do it in a place ters jumped on him early in the far from a phenom in spring training. In fact, the scoreless tie. Zack Cozart and Barnhart doubled like this is something I couldn’t count, hitting balls hard and Reds rookie got hit rather hard. to open the inning and Billy Hamilton’s single have imagined.” into the gaps when they weren’t Now that the season has started for real, made it 2-0. Wright (0-1) lasted only 1 going out of the ballpark. the Cincinnati left-hander has been nearly The Pirates were outscored 21-5 in the series 1/3 innings, allowing eight runs Davis, who also had three untouchable. and were hitless in 23 at-bats with runners in and eight hits. He also threw a hits, an RBI and scored two Garrett threw another gem, taking a shutout scoring position. wild pitch and hit a batter. He runs, said he likes the way his into the seventh inning and leading Cincinnati Suarez drove in three runs, including two called the outing “terrible.” team is playing right now. over the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-2 Wednesday night with a double in a four-run seventh inning that “It felt pretty good in the “It’s obviously still early, but for a three-game sweep. stretched the lead to 8-0. bullpen. Then I came out and every year you want to get off “From the competitive standpoint, I’m not Nova pitched six innings and gave up three obviously I kind of shot myself to a good start,” he said. “I’m surprised because I’ve been hearing for a long earned runs and eight hits. in the foot with the first pitch of excited not only with where I’m time what a great competitor Amir is,” Reds “It’s early in the season,” Nova said. “We just the game,” Wright said. “Then at, but where the team is at.” manager Bryan Price said. “But to pitch as well have to find a way for our offense to get going as he has on the road against two tough division and our pitching to get better.” rivals has certainly exceeded my expectations.” DAVIS GOES ON DL Garrett (2-0), the former St. John’s basketball Reds rookie RHP Rookie Davis was placed player, blanked the Pirates until David Freese hit on the 10-day disabled list with a bruised right a two-run homer. forearm, a day after he was hit by a pitch. Right- Garrett gave up five hits, walked none and handed reliever Barrett Astin was recalled from struck out five in 6 2/3 innings. In his major Triple-A Louisville. league debut last week, the 24-year-old pitched The Reds have not decided who will take six scoreless innings to win at St. Louis. Davis’ spot in the starting rotation Sunday against This has come after he allowed 15 runs in 21 Milwaukee. Among the candidates mentioned by 1/3 innings during the exhibition season. Price were a pair of relievers, left-hander Cody The key for Garrett having more success in Reed and right-hander Robert Stephenson, along games that count has been throwing his changeup with Louisville righty Sal Romano. for strikes. It is a pitch most young have SHIPPING UP TO BOSTON a difficult time mastering. The Pirates were originally scheduled to be “I’ve been working on it in the bullpen and I off Thursday but will travel to Boston to make really have confidence in throwing it right now,” up a game with the Red Sox that was rained out Garrett said. “I just try to keep it in the zone last Thursday. Manager Clint Hurdle is looking because it tends to dive when it gets to the plate.” on the bright side, though. Cincinnati has won seven of eight since “We get to go to Fenway Park,” Hurdle said. losing to the Phillies on . At 7-2, the “Who can complain about a job that takes you to Reds are off to their best start since 1990, when Fenway Park?” they won the World Series. TRAINER’S ROOM The Reds finished last in the NL Central in Reds: Cozart (sore left wrist) returned to the each of the previous two seasons. lineup after missing the two previous games. “I think we all felt we had a chance to be UP NEXT better coming out of spring training, but some- Reds: Open a four-game home series against times you have to go out and play and assess the Brewers on Thursday night with RHP where you are,” Price said. “I like what we’ve Bronson Arroyo (0-1, 13.50 ERA) facing RHP done so far. There is a much stronger sense of Jimmy Nelson (0-0, 1.50). Arroyo gave up six community and guys are seizing opportunities.” runs in four innings in a loss at St. Louis last Jose Peraza, Eugenio Suarez and Tucker Saturday in the 40-year-old’s first major league Barnhart each had three of the 15 hits for the game since 2014. Boston Red Sox’s Pablo Sandoval jumps as he crosses home Reds, who didn’t homer for the first time this Pirates: RHP Chad Kuhl (1-0, 3.60) opposes plate in front of Baltimore Orioles catcher Welington Castillo season. Red Sox LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (0-1, 7.20). after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a Peraza had a two-run double to cap a four- baseball game at Fenway Park, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) samoa news, Thursday April 13, 2017 Page B9 Page B10 samoa news, Thursday April 13, 2017 Universal Crossword Edited by Timothy Parker April 13, 2017 Thursday

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