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1910 - Jack Coombs of the Philadelphia A's and Ed Walsh of the Chicago White Sox hooked up in a 16-inning scoreless tie. Coombs struck out 18 and allowed three hits.
1929 - The Cleveland Indians, down to their last out trailing 6-5, scored nine runs in the ninth inning for a 14-6 victory over the New York Yankees.
1955 - Chicago's Ernie Banks hit three home runs at Wrigley against three Pirates pitchers to lead the Cubs to an 11-10 win.
1963 - New York's Mickey Mantle, batting for the first time in two months after breaking his left foot, hit a pinch home run as the Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-10 for a split of a doubleheader.
1982 - Joel Youngblood became the first player in major league history to play and get a base hit for two different teams in two different cities in the same day. In the afternoon, his hit drove in the winning run for the New York Mets in a 7-4 victory at Chicago. After the game, he was traded to the Montreal Expos and played that night in Philadelphia. He entered the game in right field in the fourth inning and later got a single.
1985 - Tom Seaver, 40, became the 17th 300-game winner in major league history with a six-hitter - all singles - as the Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Yankees 4-1 on Phil Rizzuto Day. Seaver walked one and struck out seven, giving him 3,499 in his 19-year career.
1985 - Rod Carew of the California Angels got his 3,000th hit in a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins, his first major league team.
1989 - Dave Stieb of the Toronto Blue Jays, who lost consecutive no-hit bids with two outs in the ninth inning last September, came within one out of a perfect game before settling for a two-hit 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees. Roberto Kelly's double spoiled Stieb's bid.
1997 - Brad Radke of Minnesota posted his 12th straight victory, pitching seven strong innings in the Twins' 9-3 win over Toronto. Radke became the third pitcher since 1950 to win 12 consecutive starts.
2006 - Chase Utley went 0-for-5 in Philadelphia's 5-3 victory over the New York Mets, ending a 35-game hitting streak that tied him for the 10th longest in major league history and the fourth longest in National League history.
2007 - Alex Rodriguez became the youngest player in major league history to hit 500 home runs with a first-inning homer in a 16-8 victory over Kansas City. Rodriguez's homer came eight days after the slugger celebrated his 32nd birthday, eclipsing Jimmie Foxx (32 years, 338 days). A-Rod became the 22nd player to reach the mark.
2010 - Alex Rodriguez hit his 600th home run and became the youngest player to attain the milestone. His two-run, first-inning drive off Toronto's Shaun Marcum put New York ahead, and the Yankees coasted to a 5-1 victory over the Blue Jays.
Today's birthday: Josh Roenicke 31.
1921 - Pittsburgh radio station KDKA and announcer Harold Arlin provided listeners with the first broadcast of a major league game. The Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5.
1932 - Detroit pitcher Tommy Bridges lost his bid for a perfect game on a bloop single by the 27th Washington batter, pinch-hitter Dave Harris. The Tigers beat the Senators 13-0.
1940 - John Whitehead of the St. Louis Browns pitched a rain-shortened, six-inning no-hitter for a 4-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the second game of a doubleheader.
1942 - Don Kolloway's two-out steal of home in the fifth inning was the only run as the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 1-0.
1969 - Pittsburgh's Willie Stargell became the only player to hit a ball out of Dodger Stadium. Stargell's shot off of Los Angeles' Alan Foster cleared the right-field pavilion and landed 506 feet from home plate. Stargell hit the right-field pavilion roof on May 8, 1973, off Andy Messersmith.
1973 - Phil Niekro of the Atlanta Braves pitched a 9-0 no-hitter against the San Diego Padres.
1984 - Cliff Johnson of the Blue Jays hit his 19th career pinch homer to set a major league record as Toronto beat the Orioles 4-3 at Memorial Stadium.
1999 - Mark McGwire became the 16th member of the 500-home run club, hitting two homers - Nos. 500 and 501 - in the St. Louis Cardinals' loss to San Diego. McGwire reached the 500-homer mark in the fewest at-bats - doing it in his 5,487th at-bat. Babe Ruth held the previous mark, having done it in 5,801 at-bats.
2001 - The Cleveland Indians tied a major league record and became the first team in 76 years to overcome a 12-run deficit to win, defeating the Seattle Mariners 15-14 in 11 innings. Jolbert Cabrera's broken-bat, one-out single in the 11th, the 40th hit of the game, scored Kenny Lofton from second with the winning run to end the 4-hour, 11-minute game. The Indians, who fell behind 12-0 after three innings, trailed 14-2 when they batted in the seventh.
2005 - Albert Pujols became the first player in major league history to hit 30 home runs in each of his first five seasons, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Atlanta Braves 11-3. Pujols hit a two-run shot in the first for his 190th homer since breaking in with the Cardinals in 2001.
2006 - Trevor Hoffman set a major league record with his 11th 30-save season and the San Diego Padres defeated the Washington Nationals 6-3.
2007 - Tom Glavine earned his 300th victory in an 8-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. The 41-year-old left-hander became the 23rd pitcher with 300 victories and only the fifth lefty to win 300.
2011 - Colorado pitcher Juan Nicasio suffered a neck injury when he was struck in the second inning by a ball off the bat of Washington's Ian Desmond. The ball slammed into the right side of Nicasio's head with a smack and caromed away, rolling over the first-base line. The next day Nicasio underwent neck surgery early to stabilize a fractured vertebra after being struck in the head by a line drive.
Today's birthdays: Tim Federowicz 26; Carl Crawford 32.
1908 - John Lush threw a six-inning no-hitter as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 2-0. It was Lush's second no-hitter against the Dodgers.
1952 - Satchel Paige, 46, became the oldest pitcher in major league history to pitch a complete game or a shutout when he beat Virgil Trucks and the Detroit Tigers 1-0 in 12 innings.
1972 - Atlanta's Hank Aaron hit his 660th and 661st career home runs to break Babe Ruth's record for most home runs with one club. The 661st came in the 10th inning to give the Braves a 4-3 triumph over the Cincinnati Reds.
1981 - As a result of a seven-week strike, Major League Baseball players approved a split-season format. The New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers were declared the first-half champions and automatically qualified for the divisional series.
1985 - The Major League Baseball Players' Association went on strike.
1986 - The Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 13-11 in a record-setting battle of grand slams. Texas' Toby Harrah hit a grand slam in the second inning before Larry Sheets and Jim Dwyer connected for grand slams in Baltimore's nine-run fourth.
1988 - Oakland Athletics outfielder Jose Canseco became the 11th player in major league history to hit 30 homers and steal 30 bases in a season. Canseco, with 31 homers, stole second base with one out in the ninth inning for his 30th as the A's edged the Seattle Mariners 5-4.
1988 - Rich Gossage registered his 300th career save as the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4.
1999 - Tony Gwynn went 4-for-5, singling in his first at-bat to become the 22nd major leaguer to reach 3,000 hits, as the San Diego Padres beat the Montreal Expos 12-10.
2001 - Boston's Scott Hatteberg performed the ultimate baseball opposite. Hatteberg hit a grand slam one at-bat after lining into a triple play as the Red Sox defeated the Texas Rangers 10-7. Hatteberg lined into a triple play in the fourth inning and in the sixth he hit his second career grand slam to move Boston ahead for good.
2002 - At 32, Robb Nen became the youngest player to record 300 saves, as San Francisco beat the Chicago Cubs 11-10. Nen became the 16th member of the 300-save club.
2007 - St. Louis tied a major league record with 10 straight hits in a 10-run fifth inning, with pitcher Braden Looper and Aaron Miles getting two apiece in a 10-5 victory over San Diego.
Today's birthday: Jake McGee 27.
1907 - Walter Johnson won the first of his 417 victories, leading the Washington Senators to a 7-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians.
1922 - Ken Williams of the St. Louis Browns hit two home runs in the sixth inning of rout over the Washington Senators.
1923 - Cleveland's Frank Bower went 6-for-6 with a double and five singles as the Indians routed the Washington Senators 22-2.
1956 - The largest crowd in minor league history, 57,000, saw 50-year-old Satchel Paige of Miami beat Columbus in an International League game played in the Orange Bowl.
1968 - Joe Keough of the Oakland A's hit a pinch home run in his first major league at-bat in the eighth inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees. The A's won the nightcap 4-3 in 10 innings after dropping the first game 3-0.
1971 - The New York Mets beat the Braves at Atlanta Stadium, 20-6. Ken Boswell led the Met attack with four hits and five RBIs including a grand slam off Mike McQueen.
1985 - Baseball Commissioner Peter Ueberroth ended the strike by the Major League Baseball Players Association with the announcement of a tentative agreement. The season resumed Aug. 8.
1999 - Wade Boggs became the first player to homer for his 3,000th hit, with a two-run shot in Tampa Bay's 15-10 loss to Cleveland. Boggs already had a pair of RBI singles when he homered off Chris Haney in the sixth inning.
2004 - Greg Maddux became the 22nd pitcher in major league history to reach 300 victories, leading the Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 victory over San Francisco.
2007 - San Francisco's Barry Bonds hit home run No. 756 to break Hank Aaron's storied record with one out in the fifth inning, hitting a full-count, 84 mph fastball from Washington's Mike Bacsik. Noticeably absent were commissioner Bud Selig and Aaron. The Nationals won the game, 8-6.
2009 - Albert Pujols drove in three runs to surpass the 100-RBI mark for the ninth straight season to start his career. The only major league hitter with a longer streak was Hall of Famer Al Simmons, who had 11 consecutive seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics from 1924-34.
2010 - The Toronto Blue Jays became the first team to hit eight homers in a game in three years, getting two apiece from Aaron Hill and J.P. Arencibia in a 17-11 victory over Tampa Bay. Jose Bautista, Adam Lind, Edwin Encarnacion and Lyle Overbay also connected for the Blue Jays.
Today's birthdays: Mike Trout 22; Kirk Nieuwenhuis 26.
1903 - A week after pitching his first doubleheader triumph, Joe ``Iron Man'' McGinnity of the New York Giants scored a double victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers 6-1 and 4-3. In the second game, he stole home.
1915 - Philadelphia's Gavvy Cravath hit four doubles and drove in eight runs in a 14-7 victory over the Reds at Cincinnati.
1920 - Howard Ehmke of the Detroit Tigers pitched the fastest 1-0 game in American League history - 1 hour, 13 minutes, for a victory against the New York Yankees.
1931 - Bob Burke of the Washington Senators pitched a 5-0 no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox.
1954 - The Brooklyn Dodgers pounded the Cincinnati Reds 20-7 at Ebbets Field. The Dodgers scored 13 runs in the eighth inning after two were out.
1973 - Designated hitter Orlando Cepeda hit four doubles as the Boston Red Sox posted a 9-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
1982 - California's Doug DeCinces hit three home runs in a game for the second time in less than a week. DeCinces hit solo homers in the first and third innings and connected for a two-run shot in the eighth of a 9-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners. DeCinces hit three against Minnesota on Aug. 3.
1985 - Baseball, after a two-day walkout, resumed playing with 18 games scheduled, including five doubleheaders.
1988 - The first night game scheduled in the 74-year history of Chicago's Wrigley Field's was postponed with the Cubs leading the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 after heavy rains started in the bottom of the fourth inning. Philadelphia's Phil Bradley led off the game with a home run, but all numbers were wiped out when the rain came.
1992 - Oakland's Dennis Eckersley had his consecutive save record snapped at 40. His consecutive save records - 36 straight to start a season, and 40 straight over two seasons - ended trying to protect a 2-1 lead in the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals. Eckersley gave up a two-out, two-run single to Gregg Jefferies to give the Royals a 3-2 lead. But the Athletics came back to win the game in the ninth, 5-3.
1997 - Randy Johnson struck out 19, matching the major league record for left-handers he had tied earlier this season, as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-0.
1998 - Paul Molitor stole his 500th base in Minnesota's 6-3 loss to Baltimore to become the fifth player with 3,000 hits and 500 steals. Molitor joined Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Eddie Collins and Lou Brock.
2000 - Darren Dreifort of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit two homers and was the winning pitcher in a 7-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
2007 - Barry Bonds added to his home run record with a two-run shot into McCovey Cove for No. 757. It helped Bruce Bochy to his 1,000th managerial victory as the San Francisco Giants beat Washington 5-0.
2009 - Albert Pujols drove in three runs to surpass the 100-RBI mark for the ninth straight season to start his career. The only major league hitter with a longer streak is Hall of Famer Al Simmons, who had 11 consecutive seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics from 1924-34.
2010 - Toronto's Brandon Morrow lost a no-hit bid with two outs in the ninth inning on an infield single by Evan Longoria, then stuck out his 17th batter of the game to finish off a 1-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
2010 - Derek Jeter passed Babe Ruth on the career hits list and Mark Teixeira hit his 25th homer, becoming the fourth player to hit at least 25 in each of his first eight big league seasons leading the New York Yankees to a 7-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Jeter broke a tie with The Babe for 39th place on the career hits list with an RBI single in the second inning, his 2,874th hit. The three other players to hit at least 25 homers in first eight seasons are Eddie Mathews, Darryl Strawberry and Albert Pujols.
Today's birthdays: Anthony Rizzo 24; Craig Breslow 33.
1916 - The Philadelphia A's ended their 20-game losing streak as Joe Bush beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1.
1939 - Red Rolfe of the New York Yankees started a streak of 18 consecutive games in which he scored at least one run. During those games, he scored a total of 30 runs.
1960 - Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox hit home run No. 511 to tie Mel Ott for fourth place on the all-time list.
1975 - Davey Lopes of the Los Angeles Dodgers stole his 32nd consecutive base without being caught in a 2-0 victory over the New York Mets, breaking Max Carey's 1922 record. Lopes tacked on six more steals before being caught on Aug. 24.
1976 - John Candelaria became the first Pirates pitcher in 69 years to throw a no-hitter in Pittsburgh by blanking the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0. Candelaria's no-hitter came at Three Rivers Stadium. No Pirate ever threw a no-hitter at Forbes Field.
1981 - Baseball returned following the strike with the All-Star game in Cleveland before a crowd of 72,086. Gary Carter of the Montreal Expos hit two home runs to give the NL a 5-4 triumph over the AL. Vida Blue became the first pitcher to win an All-Star game in both leagues. His AL victory came in 1971 at Detroit.
1988 - The Chicago Cubs won the first official night game at Wrigley Field by beating the New York Mets 6-4.
1998 - Dennis Martinez became the winningest Latin pitcher in baseball history, breaking Juan Marichal's record of 243 victories. Martinez pitched a perfect eighth inning and got the victory when Chipper Jones hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves held on for the win.
2001 - Mike Hampton tied the NL record for pitchers with his seventh homer as the Rockies beat the Cubs 14-5. Hampton's seventh homer matched the NL mark shared by Don Drysdale (1958, 1965) and Don Newcombe (1955). The major league record is nine by Cleveland's Wes Ferrell in 1931.
2002 - Barry Bonds hit his 600th homer, becoming the fourth major leaguer to reach the mark. With a 421-foot, solo shot off Pittsburgh's Kip Wells, the San Francisco Giants slugger joined Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth and Willie Mays in the exclusive club.
2006 - Mark DeRosa hit three-run homers in consecutive innings to lead Texas to a 14-0 rout of Oakland.
2007 - Failed pitcher Rick Ankiel hit a three-run home run to cap his debut as a major league outfielder in St. Louis' 5-0 victory over San Diego.
2009 - Johnny Damon and Mark Teixeira hit consecutive homers in the eighth inning to lead the New York Yankees to a 5-2 victory and a four-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox. It's the sixth time Damon and Teixeira have hit consecutive homers this year, the most ever for a pair of Yankees in one season.
2011 - Florida's Dan Uggla extended his hitting streak to 30 games and Martin Prado hit a go-ahead single in the 11th inning for Atlanta to give the Braves a 4-3 win over the Marlins. Uggla tied Andre Ethier for the majors' longest hitting streak of the season.
Today's birthdays: Jason Heyward 24; Drew Butera 30; Jason Frasor 36.
1901 - Frank Isbell of the Chicago White Sox set an AL record by stranding 11 teammates on the basepaths.
1944 - Charles ``Red'' Barrett of the Boston Braves threw only 58 pitches to beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 in a nine-inning game.
1957 - Mickey Mantle became the first player to clear the center-field hedge at Baltimore's Memorial Stadium when his 460-foot homer hit the base of the scoreboard. The Yankees beat the Orioles, 6-3.
1969 - Cesar Tovar of Minnesota broke up the second no-hit bid against the Twins by a Baltimore pitcher. Tovar singled with no out in the ninth off Mike Cuellar. Earlier in the year, Tovar singled with one out in the ninth to spoil Dave McNally's bid.
1971 - Harmon Killebrew of the Minnesota Twins hit his 500th home run in the first inning off Baltimore's Mike Cuellar to become the 10th player to hit 500 or more in a career. Killebrew also hit No. 501 off Cuellar, but the Orioles won 4-3.
1981 - Major League Baseball resumed play after a two-month strike. In the St. Louis Cards-Phillies game at Philadelphia, attended by 60,561 fans, Pete Rose broke Stan Musial's NL hit record when he singled for his 3,631st hit. It came off Mark Littell in the eighth inning.
1995 - Ball Night at Dodger Stadium turned into the first forfeit in the majors in 16 years. Los Angeles forfeited a game to the St. Louis Cardinals after fans threw souvenir baseballs onto the field three times. The game was called with one out in the bottom of the ninth.
2002 - Sammy Sosa hit three three-run homers before being pulled for a pinch hitter in the bottom of the sixth inning in the Chicago's 15-1 rout of Colorado.
2003 - Atlanta Braves shortstop Rafael Furcal turned the 12th unassisted triple play in major league history against the St. Louis Cardinals. With runners on first and second in the fifth inning, Furcal made a leaping grab of pitcher Woody Williams' liner. The runners were going, and Furcal stepped on second base to double up Mike Matheny before tagging out Orlando Palmeiro.
2004 - Barry Bonds became the first player in major league history to hit 30 home runs in 13 consecutive seasons, hitting a solo shot off John Grabow in the seventh inning of San Francisco's 8-7 loss to Pittsburgh. Bonds has hit 30 homers in 14 seasons, one shy of Hank Aaron's record.
2006 - Boston's Curt Schilling tied the AL record by allowing 10 extra-base hits in a 5-4 loss to Kansas City. Schilling gave up nine doubles and a home run, matching the mark set by Washington's Dale Gear in 1901 and equaled by Cleveland's Luis Tiant in 1969.
2009 - Troy Tulowitzki had five hits, hit for the cycle and had a career-high seven RBIs to help Colorado beat the Chicago Cubs 11-5. Tulowitzki was the sixth player in the majors to hit for the cycle this season.
2011 - Joey Votto hit the last of Cincinnati's three solo homers, spoiling Kevin Millwood's return to the majors with a 3-2 win over Colorado. Votto's leadoff homer in the sixth snapped a 2-all tie. Edgar Renteria and Jay Bruce also homered off the 36-year-old Millwood.
Today's birthdays: Wilson Ramos 26; Brandon Lyon 34.


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Keys to Beating the Green Bay Packers: A Giants Fan's ViewThe New York Giants have lost two straight games as the Green Bay Packers (7-3) come to town for a rematch of last year's divisional playoff round on Sunday, November 25 at MetLife Stadium. Here are the keys to victory for the Giants (6-3).
Five Giants to Watch Vs. The Packers: Fan PreviewHere's a look at five key New York Giants to watch when Big Blue squares off against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadum (8:20 p.m. EST) on Sunday, November 25.
Varsity Football Preview: The PSAL Championship Division SemifinalsThe Public Schools Athletic League's Championship Division semifinals will be played on Saturday, November 24 at the homes of the highers seeds. Here's a preview of all the action with a look at the players to watch on all sides.
The Five Most Valuable Mets of the Last 20 Years: Fan's TakeNo player in the history of the New York Mets has ever won the National League Most Valuable Player Award. However, there have been a few extremely valuable Mets over the years. Here's a look at the five most valuable Mets since 1992.
Five NY Giants Who Must Improve After the Team's Bye Week: Fan's TakeThe New York Giants (6-4) are off this week (on a bye), but they have work to do. The G-Men have lost two straight games. If they're going to return to their winning ways, these five Giants must step up when the team returns to the field.
Mets Should Trade R.A. Dickey to the Blue Jays: Fan's TakeOver the last few days, a couple of big events have happened in Major League Baseball, setting the wheels in motion for a possible trade between the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays. Here's my take on a potential deal between the two clubs.
I'm Sold on the New York Knicks: Fan's TakeI'm sold on the New York Knicks. Honestly, I was on board with them from the start of the season, but New York's latest victory on Thursday, November 15 against the San Antonio Spurs, 104-100, has taken my faith in the team up a few notches.
Varsity Football Preview: The PSAL Championship Division QuarterfinalsThe second round of the Public Schools Athletic League's varsity football playoffs kick off on Sunday, November 18 with four fantastic match-ups. Here's a preview of the next round in the PSAL's Championship Division playoffs.
The Pros and Cons of Trading R.A. Dickey: A Mets Fan's TakeOne of my offseason wishes for the New York Mets was to see R.A. Dickey receive a contract extension. However, there has been growing speculation that the Mets will trade him instead. Here's a look at both options.
Three Reasons to Still Believe in the New York Mets: Fan's TakeIt may have been easier to write an article on reasons not to believe in the New York Mets, but that wouldn't be any fun. So in the interest of staying positive, here are three reasons to still believe in the team. Hey, "ya gotta believe," right?
NY Giants' Report Card for Week 10 (Cincinnati Bengals): Fan's TakeThe New York Giants were routed by the Cincinnati Bengals, 31-13, at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, November 11. So what went wrong? Let's take a look at Big Blue's report card for week 10 for some clues (and to see who's to blame).
Five Risky MLB Free Agents for 2013: Fan's TakeIs your favorite baseball team feeling lucky? Here's a look at five risky free agents on Major League Baseball's open market. Would you sign any of them for the 2013 season?
Five Giants to Watch Vs. The Bengals: Fan's TakeNew York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is due for a big game, but keep on eye on these five G-Men when New York faces the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, November 11.
Three Keys to Beating the Bengals: A Giants Fan's TakeNext up for the New York Giants are the Cincinnati Bengals, who will be desperate for a win when the two teams meet at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, November 11. Here are three keys to beating the Bengals, who have lost four straight games.
Varsity Football Preview: The PSAL Championship Division (First Round)Superstorm Sandy shut down the Public Schools Athletic League for several days. Hopefully, the resumption of varsity football can help the PSAL's coaches and student-athletes return to some sort of normalcy. Here's a first-round playoff preview.
Five Free Agent Targets for the Philadelphia Phillies: A Mets Fan's TakeHere's a New York Mets fan's look at five free agent targets for the Philadelphia Phillies, who during the offseason will try to make up for getting rid of outfielders Shane Victorino and Hunter Pence before last season's trade deadline.
Don't Bury the Philadelphia Eagles Yet: A Giants Fan's TakeAs a New York Giants fan, I don't feel sorry for the Philadelphia Eages, not one bit. But it's not what you may think. I have no sympathy for the Eagles not out of hatred, but out of respect.
In a Move that Had to Be Made, the Mets Part Ways with Jason Bay: Fan's TakeA month ago, I wrote an offseason wish list in which I pleaded with the New York Mets to eat the final year of Jason Bay's contract. Well, that's basically what happened on Wednesday, November 7.
Five Free Agent Targets for the Atlanta Braves: A Mets Fan's TakeOn behalf of all Mets fans, I would like to wish Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones a happy retirement. However, don't expect the Braves to wither up and go away next season, especially if they sign one or two of these five free agents.
Three Biggest Reasons for the Knicks' Early Success: Fan's TakeAfter completing a home-and-home sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday (Nov. 5), the New York Knicks (3-0) are off to their best start since the 1999-2000 season. Here are the three biggest reasons for the team's early success.
Loss to Steelers Raises Red Flags for Big Blue: A Giants Fan's ViewIt's time to go back to the drawing board for coach Tom Coughlin and the New York Giants, who were defeated by the Pittsburgh Steelers, 24-20, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, November 4. Here are three red flags the team must address before its next game.
Five Reasons Carmelo Anthony Will Have a Big Season for the Knicks: Fan's TakeIn my opinion, Carmelo Anthony is going to step up and lead the New York Knicks to the playoffs this season and here are five reasons why.
Five Free Agents the Mets Could Use, but Will Never Sign: Fan's TakeThe New York Mets could use a run-producing outfielder, hard-hitting catcher and reliable closer, just don't expect the penny-pinching club to go out and sign any expensive free agents.
Knicks' Fast Start is No Fluke: Fan's TakeThe New York Knicks are 2-0 and it's not a fluke. Bench boss Mike Woodson has the team sharing the ball and playing defense, two traits that were missing under former coach Mike D'Antoni.
NY Giants' Report Card for Week 9 (Pittsburgh Steelers): Fan's TakeThe New York Giants were beat up by the Pittsburgh Steelers, 24-20, on Sunday, November 4 at MetLife Stadium. So what went wrong? Here's a look at the team's latest report card for some clues.
Keys to Beating the Steelers: A Giants Fan's ViewTwo of the NFL's most storied franchises, the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants, will meet on Sunday, November 4 at MetLife Stadium. Here's a look at the keys to the game for Big Blue, which leads the all-time series against the Steelers, 44-28-3.
Five Biggest Fantasy Baseball Busts of 2012: Fan's TakeSuccess in fantasy baseball is partly preperation, partly lucky. If you were unlucky enough to draft one of these five players, chances are your 2012 fantasy baseball season didn't go according to plan.Also published on:
Eight Great Trades in Mets History: Fan's TakeNew York Mets fans may be hoping that general manager Sandy Alderson makes a deal before Major League Baseball's non-waiver trade deadline on Tuesday, July 31. However, some of the best trades in Mets history have gone down in the offseason.Also published on:
Top Five MLB Pitchers Making Less Than $1 Million: Fan's TakeIt's tough to keep a straight face and call someone who is making a half-million dollars this year underpaid. But, in comparison to their Major League counterparts, these five stud pitchers truly are worth more than what they are making.Also published on:
Five Highest Payrolls in Major League Baseball for 2012: Fan's TakeDoes money buy championships in baseball? Teams with deep pockets may have an advantage over smaller-market teams, but they're not guaranteed anything. Check out the MLB teams with the five highest payrolls in 2012 to see what I mean.Also published on:
Five Biggest MLB Stories of April: Fan's TakeBaseball fans couldn't wait for the 2012 season to start. Now here we are almost one full month into the new season, as the calendar has turned to May. Here's a look back at the top five MLB stories of April.Also published on:
Five Greatest Playoff Goalies in NHL History: Fan's TakeFrom rules to rinks, the National Hockey League seen many changes over the years, but one aspect of the game has stayed the same: Goaltending wins championships. Here's a look at the five greatest playoff netminders in NHL history.Also published on:
Five Stanley Cup Contenders in the 2011-12 NHL Playoffs: Fan's TakeSixteen teams will begin their quest for the Stanley Cup when the puck drops on the National Hockey League's postseason on Wednesday, April 11. But these five teams are the true contenders.Also published on:
Five Worst MLB Teams of the Last 25 Years: Fan's TakeLast season, the Houston Astros finished 40 games behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central. Those Astros (55-107) were bad, but they weren't as bad as these five Major League Baseball teams from the last 25 years.Also published on:
Five All-Time Mets Records David Wright Will Break: Fan's TakeNew York Mets third baseman David Wright is poised to rewrite the team's record books. Here are five all-time franchise records he is on pace to shatter way before his career is done.
Five Detroit Red Wings to Watch in 2011-12Are the Detroit Red Wings too old to win the Stanley Cup? Time will tell. So will the play of these five key Wings during the 2011-12 NHL season.
Fantasy Hockey 2011-12: Ranking the Top 10 CentersA top-line center can carry your fantasy hockey team, so be sure to pick a good one in your fantasy hockey draft. Here's a look at the top 10 fantasy hockey centers for 2011-12.
Five New York Rangers to Watch in 2011-12Can the New York Rangers make a deep playoff run this season? Well, if the five players on this list come together, Madison Square Garden will be rocking in 2011-12.
Five New York Islanders to Watch in 2011-12The New York Islanders have missed out on the playoffs each of the the last four seasons, but that trend may be about to change. A group of young and talented Isles are aiming to lead the storied franchise back to the postseason.
Fan's take: Five worst teams in the NFL in 2011As the 2011 National Football League season gets underway, football fans across the country, if not the world, are pumped up. Fans of these five teams, however, may wish the lockout never ended.Also published on:
Projecting the Mets' future pitching rotation: Fan's takeBe patient, New York Mets fans. The team's starting rotation may be one of the best in baseball by 2013.Also published on:
Five Best Under-25 NHL Goal ScorersWho are the best young snipers in the National Hockey League? These five under-25 NHL stars are playing beyond their years.
The Five Best MLB Hitters Under 25-Years OldWho are the best young hitters in Major League Baseball? These five future stars won't turn 25 until after opening day 2011.
Top Five MLB Pitchers Under 25-Years OldMajor League pitchers often take a few years to develop, but these five young hurlers are keepers for the short and long term.
Five Most Improved MLB Teams for 2011These five MLB teams improved the most in the off-season via trades and free agency.
Fantasy Baseball 2011: Breaking Down the San Francisco GiantsThe defending Word Series champion San Francisco Giants have enough pitching to power your fantasy baseball team, but what about the rest of their position players? Here's an overview of the Giants from a fantasy baseball perspective.
Fantasy Baseball 2011: Breaking Down the Tampa Bay RaysCarl Crawford, Rafael Soriano and Carlos Pena are out in Tampa Bay, while free agents Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez, plus super prospects Desmond Jennings and Jeremy Hellickson are in. Here's what else fantasy owners need to know about the 2011 Rays.
Fantasy Baseball 2011: Breaking Down the Los Angeles DodgersClayton Kershaw and Matt Kemp headline the list of Los Angeles Dodgers worth early consideration in your 2011 fantasy baseball draft. But what about the rest of the Dodgers?
Fantasy Baseball 2011: Five Key N.L. Trades and Free Agent SigningsCliff Lee, Jayson Werth and Zack Greinke were among the off-season movers to and in the American League. What does it mean for their Fantasy Baseball value?
Fantasy Baseball 2011: Five Key A.L. Trades and Free Agent SigningsHow will the off-season trades and free agent signings change the fantasy value of Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford, Victor Martinez and other A.L. baseball stars?
Fantasy Baseball 2011: Breaking Down the Philadelphia PhilliesIf you need a staff ace or a stud infielder for your fantasy baseball team, check out the 2011 Philadelphia Phillies. They are loaded with fantasy baseball talent.
Fantasy Baseball 2011: Breaking Down the New York MetsOutside of David Wright, you may want to think twice before drafting any of the The New York Mets for your fantasy baseball team in 2011.
Fantasy Baseball Outlook 2011: Breaking Down the Boston Red SoxLook to the Boston Red Sox for fantasy baseball production at nearly every position, from hitting to pitching, in 2011.
Fantasy Baseball Outlook 2011: Breaking Down the Baltimore OriolesThe 2011 Baltimore Orioles may not contend for the American League East crown, but some of the O's can help you compete for a fantasy baseball title. Here's a look at the O's worth owning.
Five Tips for a Successful Fantasy Baseball DraftIf you want to make the most out of your 2011 fantasy baseball draft, you need only to follow these five simple rules.

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Supporting good causes through charity balls and generous cheques was an important part of life for Hong Kong-based Australian businessman Morgan Parker. But despite admitting he gifted a "significant amount" of his healthy income to charity, for Morgan it simply wasn't enough. Driven by a desire to make a difference which went beyond donations, the novice motorcycle rider has spent the past five years establishing non-profit organisation Wheel2Wheel and planning an epic 20,000 km, 10 country motorcycle tour which will take him from China to Brisbane, Australia.
The high-profile trip, which is slated to be the subject of a 10-part television series on the National Geographic channel, is designed to thrust philanthropy into the spotlight by highlighting 10 largely unknown charities. On 1st March Morgan and his BMW F 800 GS will leave Hong Kong behind and set off on the life-changing journey.
Morgan was initially inspired to embark on a motorbike endurance trip by the Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman documentary Long Way Round. When he began to seriously think about how he could put more into helping charity, the personal dream of seeing the world on two wheels and a passionate desire to be more philanthropic collided. Wheel2Wheel was born and Morgan and his team of volunteers began searching out small charities tackling critical issues and in urgent need of more money and public awareness.
"I didn't want to be a guy who just wrote cheques any more – there's nothing wrong with that, but I wanted to go further," says Morgan. "My charity work had always been very reactionary, haphazard – I wanted to take a strategic approach." This approach included extensive research to select the 10 charities. "We want people to look at the list and say: 'they picked great organisations'," Morgan says. The chosen 10 are battling against a huge variety of problems, including animal cruelty, air pollution, sanitation, women's rights and children affected by conflict. Each one is based in a different country, all of which Morgan will visit on his adventure.
In order to make the project possible, Morgan gave up his lucrative job as a leading retail developer in Asia and has been working up to 18 hours a day on Wheel2Wheel. What makes his devotion even more remarkable is that he only learned to ride a motorcycle three years ago and has never attempted an endurance challenge before. "When I first thought of doing the ride, I didn't even have a licence," he says.
One he had obtained the all-important licence, Morgan turned his attention to what motorcycle he would use for the gruelling journey. "The Long Way Round (where McGregor rode a BMW R 1150 GS) had a profound effect on me, they are beautiful looking bikes and BMW is a reliable company. I've had a number of BMW cars over the years and every interaction I've had with BMW has been positive. This is the first bike I've had, but there was no other choice for me. I contacted many other adventurers who spoke highly of BMWs – they really are unrivalled."
The ride will truly test Morgan's riding skills, as he will have to battle a series of tough terrains in countries including China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, East Timor and the Australian Outback. But having adopted the same approach to preparing himself as he took to planning the project, Morgan is ready for anything. "I've been training for two hours every day, I've taken counter terrorism courses, combat training, mechanical training and first aid," he says.
Initially, there were no plans to televise the Wheel2Wheel expedition: "I thought it would be beyond reach," says Morgan. But after repeated prompting, he contacted a friend in the industry who helped him get the backing for the Nat Geo series. "The focus isn't on Wheel2Wheel, it's on the charities we are supporting. The people at the core of the organisations tell their story with such passion it will leave the audience breathless. I want people to watch and feel the urge to help, to contribute," he says.
A total of 10 episodes will be shown, one for each charity and country. And at the end of each there will be an opportunity to donate, either directly or through Wheel2Wheel. "I want to promote philanthropy and encourage people to think about how they can be active in their communities. Everybody out there has the capacity to be more philanthropic and I hope we can inspire even one person to get involved."
For more information, blogs and updates, visit www.wheel2wheel.tv


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Customs and Culture
By A.D. Smith
Living Tips and Japanese Customs
If you are living in Japan, there are some Japanese customs and living tips to know.
Japanese Geisha
Are you interested in Japanese geisha? They are professional hostesses who entertain guests through various performing arts. Many travelers to Japan hope to meet geisha.
Japanese Theaters
Information about traditional Japanese theaters and modern Japanese theaters.
Japanese Anime
Japanese animation is called anime and is so popular in the world. Here are links to Japanese animation and mango links and places to visit in Japan for anime lovers.
Japanese Art
Observing various aspects of Japanese arts is one of the reasons for visiting Japan. Here are some forms of Japanese arts, including Japanese tatoo, samurai sword, anime, and more.
Japanese Furniture
Traditional Japanese furnitures and interiors are popular in the world, including futon and shoji screens. Are you wondering what they are like? Here are some resources.
Japanese Holidays
Here is a list of Japanese national holidays and traditional events in Japan. It helps you plan your trip to Japan. You might want to experince some of them or you might want to avoid the busiest travel season.
Japanese-Style Entertainment
Various Japanese entertainment - include Japanese theaters and Japanese and music.


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By Bob Hertzel
Times West Virginian
At West Virginia, football is spelled — and played — without a D.
That was proven on Saturday, when the Mountaineers beat Baylor, 70-63.
You read that right … 10 touchdowns to nine touchdowns.
How bad was it? The 63 points were the most given up by a West Virginia defense in 108 years.
That's not a decade. That's a century, plus eight.
Fielding Yost had one of his point-a-minute offenses at Michigan. WVU had an offense that would score no points in losing, 130-0.
That's how bad it was. You might put it this way:
An empty bus pulled up to Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium Saturday and the West Virginia defense got off.
There's no way to get around it, not even in the midst of a victory celebration in the first game the Mountaineers ever played in the Big 12, a festive day with a rollicking sellout crowd that sat in a blue and gold color scheme 60,012 strong.
How best to put it?
Seventy points almost weren't enough.
A spectacular one-hand catch by J.D. Woods of one of the few bad passes thrown by Geno Smith in the fourth quarter to salvage a first down saved the day. If not, who knows how many points might have been scored by Baylor?
And you knew if they would score again, so would West Virginia, for that's the way it was in this game.
"To say that the defenses didn't play very well is an understatement," understated WVU head coach Dana Holgorsen.
The 133 points scored was a school record for a game WVU played in. The ball was snapped 180 times and the two teams combined for 1,507 yards — 15 times up and down the football field from goal line to goal line.
Geno Smith passed for 656 yards with 45 completions, eight of them for touchdowns … and it didn't salt away the game.
Not with Baylor quarterback Nick Florence completing 29 of 47 passes for 581 yards and five touchdowns himself.
You don't see numbers like that in Madden football.
How absurd was it? Stedman Bailey caught 13 passes for 303 yards and those weren't the best receiving numbers in the game, Baylor's Terrance Williams catching 17 passes for 314 yards … and there is no typo there.
WVU corner Pat Miller was scorched so often that they almost had to take him to the local burn unit.
And Baylor was no better, for five of Bailey's 13 catches were for touchdowns — five, a school record. What's more, Tavon Austin caught 14 for 215 yards and two TDs and Woods had another 13 for 114 yards.
Welcome to the Big 12.
It was not a happy Joe DeForest who kindly met with the media in the aftermath of the game, following a strip search to remove all sharp objects from his possession.
He is the defensive coordinator of the Mountaineers.
"Give a lot of credit to Baylor. They made plays. We didn't. We were in position to make plays and we didn't make them," he said.
What else could he say?
"We have to go back and look at the film. We have to make some personnel changes. We have to make better calls. We have to do a better job attacking the ball in the air," he continued. "The bottom line is they executed better than we did."
Some of his players tried to defend him.
Safety Darwin Cook, who made a couple more big plays, maybe the only big plays the defense made, put the blame elsewhere.
"We wasn't clicking," he said. "We wasn't tackling. Coach put us in position to make plays. It wasn't his fault. It was our fault."
DeForest wouldn't let the blame go to the players, however.
"I did a poor job of preparing them. I did a poor job of calling the game," he said.
It was painful watching him out there, facing the music to a song that was terribly off-key, especially when across the room there was an offense coordinator wearing a smile after his team scored 70 points.
It was a poignant moment, seeing the contrast.
"You have to think about the way games go," Dawson said when the contrast was brought up to him. "You are dealing with 18 and 22-year old kids. A lot of Baylor's defense is attacking the perimeter. When that happens, if you make one single mistake you will give up a big play.
"It's like playing against us offensively," he continued. "In my opinion it's a learning deal. We're learning together. There comes a time when we will need them to pick us up. I promise you there will be no finger pointing, not from the players or the coaches. Bottom line, we won the game. That's it, close the book and look forward to Texas."
DeForest, too, in the end would not that there was one saving grace to it all.
"A win is a win. We won the game. Do you know how hard … they had won nine straight games. Am I happy about it, absolutely not, but they are the No. 1 offense in the country. We're 4-0, they're not.
It's hard to take as a defensive coach, but maybe this will make us better," he said.
Yeah, and maybe the moon really is made of cheese.
Email Bob Hertzel at email@example.com or follow on Twitter@bhertzel.


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A presentation was made recently at "Asia Regional Forum for Media Development: Creating a Democratic Media Culture in in Asia" organized by the Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD) with Sri Lanka in Focus.
Some of the lessons learnt:
* If you work in Journalism, you work for an online news organization whether you want to or not.
* News is a conversation
* Blogs represent the most open public communications platform for the political disclosure
* The peer-to-peer architecture of the blogosphere is resistant to capture and control by the state than the older, hub and spoke architecture of the mass media model.
* Journalists under attack can still publish under new media.
* Leverage the growth of web media for development, democracy, human rights, good governance, transparency, accountability and peace building.
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Such visits are extremely rare—if not unheard of—for top Chinese leaders, who are usually surrounded by heavy security and are not known for mingling with the public other than at scheduled events.
After spotting Xi on Saturday, fellow diners took photos of the president and shared them on China's social media. State media reposted the photos on their microblog accounts, and the official Xinhua News Agency reported about Xi's lunch on its Chinese-language news site.
"Had it not been for the photos, it would be incredulous to believe Xi, as a dignified president and party chief, should eat at a bun shop," author Wu Xiqi wrote in an editorial carried by the ruling Communist Party's official news site. "Xi's act has subverted the traditional image of Chinese officials, ushering a warm, people-first gust of wind that is very touching indeed."
On Sunday, the store welcomed long lines of Chinese, some posing for photos in the room where Xi was and others wanting to order what he had bought. A group from southern Guangdong province who were visiting Beijing had gone to have a look after hearing about Xi's visit online.
The manager of the Qing-Feng Steamed Dumpling Shop, who gave only her family name, He, said that Xi and a small entourage arrived at the no-frills eatery in western Beijing at around noon Saturday without prior notification. She said that Xi paid 21 yuan ($3.40) for his lunch.
"There was no special security measure during his stay," the manager said. "Customers could freely enter and leave the restaurant, and many took photos with him."
In one photo, a chef posed with Xi, who continued eating his meal as the picture was taken.
Installed as China's president in March, Xi has sought to portray himself as being in touch with regular people, but has done so with scheduled visits to factories and homes.
In April, a Hong Kong newspaper reported that Xi had taken a cab ride in Beijing—also highly unusual for a top leader—but the excitement soon dissipated when state media denied the report.
Though a socialist country in name, China has a deep-rooted hierarchal system that accords privileges to one's official ranking. In recent years, members of the Chinese public have applauded Western leaders for their regular-person style to vent their disapproval of Chinese officials' aloofness.
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Powell's struggles explored in new play
A powerful position can have its pitfalls, which Colin Powell learned as the first African American to serve as Secretary of State. This was the story told in the play "The Agony of Colin Powell," starring Lavelle Wilson, Friday and Saturday in Dailey Theatre.
Communities divided by war
Monday, March 21, 2003, marked a historical moment when President George W. Bush publicly presented an ultimatum to Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein that asked him to step down from power within 48 hours, or prepare for war with the United States and Britain.
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Many eyewitnesses swore they saw a UFO [Unlink] flying over Manhattan, New York Wednesday afternoon as some Twitter blog posts linked the sighting to a book published by a retired US Air Force officer Stanley A. Fulham. In his book 'Challenges of Change' which said that October 13, the very day the sighting happened, people would witness 'a massive UFO display over the world's principal cities.
The FAA was unable to find anything abnormal on their radar, downplaying the UFO scare in the Chelsea [Unlink] district of Manhattan. The mysterious shiny object floating high over Manhattan's West Side set off a flurry of reports and wild speculations that a UFO was flying over the city.
A Daily News reporter could see a tiny, silver dot floating approximately 5,000 feet above 23th St. and Eighth Ave., where dozens of people gathered late in the afternoon to catch a glimpse.
"It's been hovering there for a while. I'm just kind of baffled," said Joseph Torres, 49, of Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, who spotted the object after leaving a movie.
"How can it be ordinary? There is something going on."
Despite clear skies, it was not easy to make out the tiny object shimmering overhead. Was this a staged publicity stunt? Because just after the first sightings is when the messages appeared on Twitter announcing the publication of the Air Force officer's book.
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By Nick Curcuru Sports Editor
Gloucester Daily Times
---- — The A-Team Chargers of the Cape Ann Pee Wee Football League treated each game in the 2012 season as a mission. The team's goal was to win 11 missisions by seasons end.
After Sunday's 33-6 win over the Manchester Jr. Hornets Sunday in the A-Team Championship, the West Gloucester Chargers polished off an unbeaten 11-0 season and a league championship to go with it. Head coach Glenn McEachern praised his squad's ability to win as a team.
"It really was a total team win," McEachern said. "It was a great way to finish a great season. I've coached a couple other unbeaten teams too and this team stacks up to all of them."
An evenly played first half saw the Chargers head into the break with a 7-0 lead on a touchdown from Kellen Field.
The Chargers broke the game wide open thanks to 26 second half points on touchdowns from Field, Matt Boulay and Kyle Aquipel. A Joe Kibango interception set up another Chargers touchdown.
McEachern also lauded the play of Nick Favazza on the defensive end, Lake Fleming at quarterback and James Muniz as the team's unsung hero.
Vikings put it all together
The B-Team championship game between the East Gloucester Vikings and Hornets looked to be up for grabs given the fact that the two teams split a pair of regular season contests and entered the game with matching 9-1 records.
The Vikings, however, played their best game of the season at the most important time picking up a 35-13 win at Hyland Field for the B-Team championship.
"We just played a flawless game, every kid on the team contributed," Vikings head coach Dave Harrison said. "It was a total team effort, the kids earned that win."
The Vikings essentially put the game away in the first half taking a 29-0 lead into the break on touchdowns from Matthew Montignino, Ryan Argentino and two scores from Tristan McCarthy.
The Jr. Hornets made things interesting in the second half with a pair of touchdowns to cut the lead to 29-13, but Marcus Montignino scored the last Vikings touchdown of the day to make it 35-13, giving the Vikings (10-1) the B-Team championship.
Harrison also pointed out the play of Argentino, Brandon Bruce, Derek Hopkins and Eric Anderson on both sides of the ball.
The Vikings wore pink socks on Sunday for Caleigh Harrison, Dave Harrison's niece who disappeared from Long Beach in April. The Vikings dedicated their season and championship to Caleigh.
Tigers hold on
The game of the day Sunday at Hyland Field was the day's first game, a C-Team tilt between the Hampden Hill Tigers and the Hornets. The two teams split a pair of regular season meetings and the rubber match lived up to its hype.
In the end it was the Tigers that held on for a 20-18 win thwarting a Hornets two point pass attempt that would have tied the contest if converted after they scored a touchdown with 11 seconds to play to make it 20-18. Richie Wilson helped provide the pressure that led to the incomplete pass.
"This was without a doubt the game of the day," Tigers head coach Tom Abbott said. "The Hornets are a great team and the competition between us was great all season. In the end our defense did what it had to do end held on for the win."
The Tigers (9-1-1) looked to be running away with things taking a 20-6 lead at the half on a pair of Andrew Gabriel touchdown runs and a Carson Howard touchdown run. After Howard's touchdown Gabriel hit Zachary Abbott with a two point conversion pass that turned out to be the difference in the game.
The Hornets came roaring back in the second half scoring a pair of touchdowns and preventing the Tigers from getting a first down in the second frame. The Tigers, however, held on with the two-point conversion stop in the game's waning seconds.