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Monday, August 12 through Sunday, August 18, 2019
Issue No. 289
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The San Francisco 49ers take the field to start the 2019 season and their game against the visiting Dallas Cowboys on Saturday evening, August 10 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
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San Francisco 49ers running back Brandon Wilds (35) picks up some of his 29 yards on the evening, on seven carries. Wilds has been in the league since 2016 when he was signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Atlanta Falcons. Photo by Rich Yee.
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Dallas' running game was stopped all evening, including on this play by 49ers S Marcell Harris (36), DB Tarvarius Moore (33) and DL Jeremiah Valoaga (78). The Cowboys were held to
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens, pictured with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush after the game, is in competition with C.J. Beathard for the backup quarterback position. Photo by Rich Yee.
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Raiders Training Camp in Napa, on Wednesday, August 7, is always a much anticipated event as it gives fans the first chance to see their favorite team since the end of last season. It's a festive time as the Raider Nation represents all year long.
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Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton performs with Grateful Dead tribute band Moonalice before the game between the San Francisco Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies at Oracle Park on Friday evening, Aug. 9.
Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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San Francisco Giants right fielder Austin Slater heads to first base on a triple during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Oracle Park.
Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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San Francisco Giants catcher Stephen Vogt is congratulated by manager Bruce Bochy after hitting a home run during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Oracle Park on Friday evening. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper (3) reacts while crossing home plate after hitting a 3-run home run, which proved to be the difference, during the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. With their late rally, the Phillies would win, 9-6.
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San Francisco Giants Weekly Report
Giants left fielder Joey Rickard (37) catches a fly ball during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Oracle Park on Friday evening, Aug. 9.
Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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After one of the hottest July records in the entire MLB (19-6), the Giants looked like they might make a postseason run, despite their dismal season start. Now, although they remain less than four games back from the second NL Wild Card position, San Francisco has lost seven matchups to start August.
In their seven-game homestand last week the Giants bats fell silent, netting only four runs as San Francisco lost three straight to the visiting Washington Nationals. In last Monday's bout, not a single Giants batter logged a multi-hit appearance, as the Nationals rolled to a 4-0 victory. Tuesday's script filled out a bit differently, as Kevin Pillar and Pablo Sandoval combined for five of the Giants eight hits on the night, including a double from each. However, the Giants still did not reach their full hitting potential, falling 5-3. On Wednesday, it appeared that the Giants might end up scoreless twice in the series as they entered the bottom of the ninth trailing 4-0. However, Brandon Crawford roped an RBI double in the top of the ninth to break the dead streak. Nonetheless, the Giants succumbed to a 4-1 defeat to take their third straight series loss.
Madison Bumgarner entered Thursday's bout versus the visiting Philadelphia Phillies with a losing record (6-7), despite being one of San Francisco's most consistent starters. Fortunately MadBum turned his record back to .500 as he tossed a one-hitter over seven complete innings to lead the Giants to a 5-0 triumph. Cashed-out superstar Bryce Harper led the Phillies to a bounce-back win on Friday as he smoked two home runs on the way to a 9-6 win. With the series even heading into the weekend, the next two games became even more important for San Francisco in an attempt to swing momentum back to the Bay. On Saturday Jeff Samardzija recorded an outstanding eight-inning, two-hit appearance in a 3-1 triumph. This was key for the aforementioned momentum shift, which could produce another wave of brilliance if the Giants can sustain it.
The Giants took the series victory in a 9-6 thriller on Sunday. Recent call-up Scooter Gennett went yard to give the Giants a 6-5 lead in the sixth before San Francisco put up three in the bottom of the eighth to secure the victory.
A bright spot came during Sunday's 1989 World Series Reunion Ceremony at Oracle Park. Fans were met with the surprise announcement that legendary first baseman Will Clark's number 22 will be retired this upcoming season and responded with roars of glee. Clark was the NLCS MVP in the 1989 World Series run by the Giants and was voted to the NL All-Star team for five consecutive years between 1988 and 1992.
The 1989 World Series between the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants will see a reprise as the crossbay rivals face off on Tuesday and Wednesday at Oracle Park before the Giants head to Arizona for a four-game weekend set with the Diamondbacks.
The Giants are now 59-60, in third place in the NL West, and three-and-a-half games back from the second NL Wild Card spot.
-- Ethan Waters
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Oakland A's Weekly Report
Oakland
left fielder Robbie Grossman receives a warm welcome after scoring a run in the bottom of the eighth inning, on Matt Chapman's home run. Manager Bob Melvin (left) is part of the greeting party. The A's would take home a win with the late inning rally, 5-3, against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Aug. 1.
Photo by Rich Yee.
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The Athletics returned to early season form last week as they headed to Chicago for three bouts with both the Cubs and White Sox and split the games at 3 apiece. Oakland, now 1.5 games back in the AL Wild Card standings, will look to brush away the misfires from last week off and start a win streak as they take on their crossbay rival, San Francisco Giants, and then the red-hot Houston Astros.
This is not to say that things went wrong for the A's or even that they had a bad week, because in reality it was solid. Rather, more weeks at .500 will simply not contribute to a postseason run.
Last Monday Oakland squared off with the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago. In the matchup, the A's rallied in the eighth with back-to-back jacks from Nick Martini and Marcus Semien to bring the team within one run but were unable to mount a comeback in their 6-5 loss. The A's bounced back on Tuesday as starter Brett Anderson earned his tenth win of the season against his former squad. Anderson, who also had to step up to the plate against the Cubs, smacked two singles in a rare multi-hit appearance for an AL pitcher (and really any pitcher).
Wednesday's ballgame was similarly lopsided, however, as Oakland ate a 10-1 loss as recently acquired starter Homer Bailey allowed seven earned over four and two-thirds innings. This was not a great look for Bailey, who will likely battle for a starting spot as ace Sean Manaea nears completion of his minor league rehab and head-turning prospect A.J. Puk nears his major league debut. A consistent rotation is key for the Athletics in August and September, so if Bailey proves unable to hack it on a weekly basis, manager Bob Melvin will not hesitate to reach out
for change.
The A's fared better against the White Sox, as Mike Fiers started strong with seven scoreless innings on Friday, on the way to his fifth straight victory. Oakland's offense backed his performance up with three bombs in a 7-0 rout. On Saturday, despite loading the bases in the top of the ninth inning and facing a 3-2 deficit, the Athletics fell flat as Khris Davis struck out to end the game and force a rubber match on Sunday. A two-run bomb from Matt Olson was all the A's needed to take the series, despite sixteen A's strikeouts. Chris Bassitt turned in a strong outing to start, delivering seven shutout innings and allowing just four hits.
The Oakland Athletics are now 67-51, second in the AL West, and 1.5 games back from second place in the
AL Wild Card race.
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Loss snaps Quakes' unbeaten streak at five; Carlos Fierro makes MLS debut
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. -- The San Jose Earthquakes fell to the Colorado Rapids 2-1 on Saturday night at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. The loss is just the Earthquakes' first in their last six matches (4-1-1) and second in their last 13 (8-2-3).
Quakes midfielder Carlos Fierro made his MLS debut, entering as a second-half substitute for Shea Salinas and playing 32 minutes.
After conceding just before halftime, San Jose equalized through a goal by Vako in the 62nd minute, his seventh in the last nine games. Colorado found the game-winner 11 minutes later.
The Earthquakes now turn their attention to Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas (5:30 p.m. PT; NBCSCA/KNBR 1050/1370 KZSF).
MATCH NOTES:
* San Jose now holds a 11-8-5 record this season and sits in fourth place in the Western Conference, level on points with third-place Minnesota and one point behind second-place Seattle.
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The loss snaps the Quakes' unbeaten streak at five (4-0-1).
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The Earthquakes are now 11-4-5 since the start of April.
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San Jose is now 30-22-16 all-time against the Colorado Rapids, including a 13-14-8 record on the road.
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The Premier Lacrosse League came to Avaya Stadium on Saturday, August 10, beginning the three-game weekend with Chaos LC defeating Redwoods LC, 13-10. Goalie Blaze Riorden made 12 saves to help Chaos become the first PLL team to clinch a postseason berth.
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Midfielder Ned Crotty tallied seven points to help lead the last place Chrome LC to an upset over Whipsnakes LC, 20-16, in the second game of a PLL doubleheader at Avaya Stadium on Saturday, August 10. The win by the Chrome knocked the Whipsnakes out of a tie for first place.
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The New York Empire won their first AUDL championship, defeating the Dallas Roughnecks, 26-22, at Foothill College Stadium in Los Altos on Sunday, August 11.
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Empire's Ben Jagt scored six goals and dished out five assists in the victory.
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Empire players hoist the AUDL championship trophy, finishing the season undefeated at 15-0.
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Tie goes to the defense. With the New York Empire driving early in the game and near the goal line, both Brett Matzuka (47) of the Indianapolis AlleyCats and Ben Katz (28) of the Empire came down with a firm grasp of the disc. It was ruled as a turnover during the AUDL (American Ultimate Disc League) Championship Weekend 8, Semifinal Game 1, with the New York Empire (13-0) battling the Indianapolis AlleyCats (9-4), at Foothill College Stadium in Los Altos.
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Not giving up anything easy, Jeff Babbitt layouts out to keep the AlleyCats under constant pressure. Babbitt just misses the block, allowing Rick Gross (2) to throw for the score in the third quarter.
Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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Grant Lindsley (7) of the New York Empire had a superb game with four assists and two goals. Lindsley is pictured above with his first score. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers
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Showing appreciation to the fans, both teams offered their thanks at the end of the game. Final score: New York Empire 17, Indianapolis AlleyCats 15. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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AUDL Semifinals Game 2 -- Dallas Roughnecks 23, San Diego Growlers 18
Wesley Groth (22) of the San Diego Growlers goes up strong against Dallas Roughneck Kaplan Maurer (2) to defend the reception but is a tad too late
during the AUDL (American Ultimate Disc League) Championship Weekend 8, Semifinal Game 2, as the Dallas Roughnecks (9-4) meet the San Diego Growlers (11-2) at Foothill College Stadium in Los Altos.
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Dallas Roughnecks Ben Lewis (7) and Dan Emmons (18) pin Growlers Jonathan Helton (00) against the sideline with double-team coverage midway through the second quarter.
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Late in the second quarter the Growlers were trailing by three and increased the defensive pressure with Dom Leggio (13) and Sam Fontaine (88) blocking Roughneck Abe Coffin (8) deep in his own end zone.
Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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Taking flight too late, Dallas Roughneck Jay Froude (5) cannot block the reception by the Growlers Sam Fontaine (88) late in the fourth quarter. Final score: Dallas Roughnecks 23,
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Zheng Saisai won her first tournament by defeating No. 10 Aryna Sabalenka. Zheng entered the week ranked No. 49 and with the straight set victory, moved up to No. 38. The Mubadala Silicon Valley Tennis Classic was held on the campus of San Jose State University between
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The NHRA Sonoma Nationals returned once again to Sonoma Raceway with the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series on July 26-28 which thrilled the spectators. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net.
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Sports Prep Star -- Tommy Troy
Los Gatos - Baseball - Senior
Tommy Troy, a Stanford-bound infielder, competed for the Northern California team in the prestigious Area Code Baseball showcase event in Long Beach from Aug. 5-9. Troy had his best day on Aug. 8, the only day NorCal had a double-header in the round robin schedule. He started both games and combined to go 2-for-5 with a double, three walks, four runs scored and two stolen bases. NorCal went 2-3 in the event, with every game decided by one run
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WEEKLY SPORTS CALENDAR
Monday, August 12 through Sunday, August 18, 2019
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Monday, August 12
San
Francisco Giants vs. Oakland A's, 6:45 p.m.
Napa Silverados vs. Sonoma Stompers, 5:05 p.m.
Vallejo Admirals vs. Salina Stockade, 6:35 p.m.
Wednesday, August 14
San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland A's, 12:45 p.m.
Napa Silverados vs. Salina Stockade, 5:05 p.m.
Sonoma Stompers vs. San Rafael Pacifics, 6:05 p.m.
San Francisco Giants @ Arizona Diamondbacks, 6:40 p.m.
Oakland Raiders @ Arizona Cardinals, 5 p.m., ESPN
Oakland A's vs. Houston Astros, 7:07 p.m.
Napa Silverados vs. San Rafael Pacifics, 5:05 p.m.
Vallejo Admirals vs. Sonoma Stompers, 6:35 p.m.
Friday, August 16
San Francisco Giants @ Arizona Diamondbacks, 6:40 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Houston Astros, 7:07 p.m.
San Rafael Pacifics vs. Vallejo Admirals, 6:30 p.m.
Sonoma Stompers vs. Napa Silverados, 6:05 p.m..
Saturday, August 17
San Francisco Giants @ Arizona Diamondbacks, 5:10 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Houston Astros, 1:05 p.m.
San Jose Earthquakes @ Sporting KC, 5:30 p.m.
San Rafael Pacifics vs. Salina Stockade, 5 p.m.
Sonoma Stompers vs. Napa Silverados, 6:05 p.m.
Vallejo Admirals vs. Salina Stockade, 1:05 p.m
San Francisco Giants @ Arizona Diamondbacks, 1:10 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Houston Astros, 1:07 p.m.
Napa Silverados vs. Salina Stockade, 1:05 p.m.
Vallejo Admirals vs. San Rafael Pacifics, 1:05 p.m.
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Minor League Team Affiliations
San Jose Barracuda (San Jose Sharks) -- AHL
American Hockey League
Stockton Heat (Calgary Flames) -- AHL
American Hockey League
Minor League Team Affiliations
(Baseball)
Nashville Sounds (Oakland A's) -- AAA,
Pacific Coast League
Sacramento River Cats (San Francisco Giants) --
AAA, Pacific Coast Leag
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San Jose Giants (San Francisco Giants) -- Class A
Advanced Affiliate, California League
Stockton Ports (Oakland A's) -- Class A
Advanced Affiliate, California League
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Oakland A's: 95.7 FM The Game
Oakland Raiders: 95.7 FM The Game
Sacramento Kings: KHTK 1140 AM
Sacramento River Cats: Talk 650 AM KSTE
San Francisco 49ers: KNBR 680/1050 AM, KGO
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San Francisco Giants: KNBR 680 AM
San Jose Barracuda: KDOW 1220 AM
San Jose Earthquakes: KNBR 1050 AM,
1370 KZSF AM (Spanish)
San Jose Giants: MiLB Gameday Audio
San Jose Sharks, KFOX 98.5 FM San Jose,
San Jose State football: KLIV 1590 AM
Stanford BB (M): KNBR 1050 AM, TBS (TV)
Stanford BB (W): KZSU 90.1 FM
Stanford football: KNBR 1050 AM
Stockton Ports: KWSX 1280 AM
UC Davis football: KTHK 1140 AM
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