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THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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MLB
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Travis Ishikawa, right, is greeted by right fielder Andrew Lambo (57) after the two scored on Ishikawa's two-run homer in the sixth inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers, Fla. on March 12.
Mauer's error at 1B costs Twins against Pirates
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Twins first baseman Joe Mauer's error in the eighth inning led to two runs that lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday.
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Mauer, who has three more spring training games to complete his conversion from a three-time Gold Glove-winning catcher to a full-time first baseman, bobbled a ball hit by Travis Snider with two outs and the bases loaded. The error allowed Tito Polo and Jordy Mercer to score the tying and go-ahead runs.
Oswaldo Arcia hit a solo home run, his second of spring training, for the Twins off Pirates left-hander Tony Watson.
STARTING TIME
Ricky Nolasco, Minnesota's opening day starter, struck out three in four scoreless innings, giving up one walk and one hit in his final outing of the spring.
"He pitched great," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "He threw the ball very, very well. He's feeling really confident, and I'm really confident. He took himself out basically and said he felt good."
Nolasco started on opening day last season for the Miami Marlins and in 2009 for the Marlins as well.
"It's an honor," Nolasco said. "I'll just go out there like I have my whole career. Everybody's excited to get it going."
Nolasco said he felt polished enough to end the outing after four innings. He finished spring training with a 5.50 ERA in five starts.
Pirates closer Jason Grilli struck out one in one inning. He has not allowed a run this spring after pitching four innings in the Grapefruit League, plus additional work in minor league games. He said he is scheduled to pitch one more exhibition game against the Phillies.
“It's the last start of spring,” said N拉斯ico, whose Twins open at division rival Chicago on Monday. “I was just trying
CLOSING TIME
to go four innings. I've been ready for about two weeks now. I've felt good all spring. I'm ready to go."
"Opening day is the best day for baseball. Everybody is excited. People can see that. It's time to play ball, right?"
"I'm still working on my delivery and my mechanics," said Cumpton, who spent most of last season in Triple-A Indianapolis, where he had a 6-7 record and 3.32 ERA in 19 starts, 20 appearances. "Overall, it was a pretty decent day for me. It's a big confidence builder for me, too, seeing guys like that in the lineup and getting to throw against them."
"Opening day is the best day for baseball," Grilli said. "Everybody is excited. People can see that. It's time to play ball, right? Everything is fine. I'm ready to go. I will have gotten my nine innings in. It's been a great spring training."
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TRAINING ROOM
Pirates starter Brandon Cumpton, who made his big-league debut for the Pirates last season and wound up starting five games, struck out four and gave up two hits in five shutout innings.
Twins shortstop Pedro Florimon continued his accelerated spring training, having been limited to seven games following an emergency appendectomy at the end of March. Florimon went 0-for-3 on Wednesday and is hitting 150 (3 for 20).
"I'm going to need a few more at-bats to get ready for the season," Florimon said. "I've just been working hard every day."
EMBIID FROM PAGE 1B
that Northwestern players have the right to form a labor union. Players are realizing they're stuck playing for the NCAA's hilariously outdated student athlete system and are pushing for change. They're pushing for proper pay and representation from those who will fight for their benefits.
None of what happened
Tuesday is likely to ever impact Embid. He was forced to take the regular route of spending at least one year in college while showcasing his talents that can one day make him more marketable for the NBA. Now he has a choice to make, and he has the power to take control of his financial future.
favorite. And sure, that's worth something, but it's not worth giving up a lifetime dream job and financial security for.
Kansas fans want him to return because the team will be an instant championship
its unfortunate Embiid has to go pro. He could certainly benefit from another year of college basketball. But the benefits of going pro far outweigh what he'd gain from another year at Kansas, and that's what his decision is about.
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