KANSAN.COM / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY. MAY 5. 2010 / SPORTS
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On the fly
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Joy Bunting, a junior from Greely, Colo., swims down her lane during the women's varity swim practice Tuesday in the Robinson Student Center. Bunting holds records in 100-meter fly, 100-breast, 200-medley relay, and 200-meter freestyle relays at Greeland West High School.
MLB
Barajas' solo homer in ninth rallies Mets against Reds
BY JOE KAY Associated Press
CINCINNATI — Rod Barajas hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the ninth inning Tuesday night, rallying the New York Mets to a 5-4 victory after the Cincinnati Reds
had caught up with a homer of their own upheld after a review.
Barajas hit the first pitch from closer Francisco Cordero (1-2) deep into the seats in left-center field, his seventh homer overall. The catcher has homered five times in his last nine games.
The Mets blew a 4-2 lead in the eighth when Joey Votto and Scott Rolen hit back-to-back homers off Fernando Nieve. Rolen's homer was upheld by an umpire's review — the ball cleared the wall before a fan touched it.
Pedro Feliciano (1-0) got the
final out in the eighth. Francisco Rodriguez pitched a perfect ninth for his fourth save in five tries, ending the Mets' three-game losing streak.
Votto had two of Cincinnati's six hits, including a solo homer with two outs in the eighth off
Nieve that cut it to 4-3. Three pitches later, Rolen hit a drive to center. Angel Pagan jumped but couldn't reach it. A man in a Reds shirt reached up and touched the ball after it cleared Pagan's glove.
Nationals win 6-3 with help of pitcher
MLB
BY JOSEPH WHITE Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Livan Hernandez had his season-low in innings and his season-high in pitches, yet he still managed to keep his ERA below 1.00 as he pitched the Washington Nationals to a 6-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves Tuesday night.
The 35 year-old right hander allowed two runs — one earned while throwing 123 pitches over 5 1-3 innings for the Nationals, who moved back to two games above .500 (14-12) and are making a run for first place in May, rare territory for the franchise in recent years.
Hernandez (4-1) walked five, and the earned run he allowed — a homer by rookie Jason Heyward — raised his ERA from 0.87 all the way to 0.99. Matt Capps earned his majors-leading 11th save in 11 tries.
Josh Willingham, Ian Desmond and Adam Dunn hit solo home runs as the Nationals snapped Atlanta's three-game winning streak and handed the Braves their eighth straight road loss, the franchise's longest road skid since 1996.
Every starting position player for Washington except Ryan Zimmerman had at least one hit, and Ivan Rodriguez singled twice to raise his average to .406.
Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami (0-5), seeking his first win since Aug. 31, allowed three runs and seven hits -- including the homers to Willingham and Dunn — over five innings.
Congratulations, Class of 2010!
You've made it!
Our graduation gift to you
Finally the all-nighters and daily treks up the Hill have paid off. As you prepare for Commencement, use the "Grad Guide" at www.kualumni.org/classof2010 for information about our graduation events, how to stay connected and life after KU.
This year the KU Alumni Association has joined with KU Endowment to give you a special graduation gift; a one-year membership in the KU Alumni Association! You'll receive the Kansas Alumni magazine, a 2011 KU campus calendar, access to the online directory, special discounts and more.
In addition to your one-year membership, you're eligible for the new grad yearly dues rates of $25 (single) or $30 (joint) for the next four years. If you're interested in becoming a Life Member, take advantage of our limited-time offer to purchase a life membership for half price at $500 before June 30, 2010.
Everything we do strengthens KU. Since 1883, the KU Alumni Association has kept 'Hawks connected to KU!
For more details about Commencement, visit www.commencement.ku.edu.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Student Alumni Leadership Board
Questions?
Call the Alumni Association at 864-4760.
e-mail kualumni@kualumni.org or visit www.kualumni.org.
Questions?
Don't miss these great graduation events!
GRAD GRILL
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 6
Adams Alumni Center
Join us and your fellow grads for your first official alumni event at the Adams Alumni Center sponsored by the KU Alumni Association. Don't miss out on great door prizes, free food and drinks. This is your chance to pick up information about alumni activities and services. Campus offices will be on hand to share information about their services to you...a proud KU graduate!
COMMENCEMENT LUNCH 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 16 The Outlook, Chancellor's Residence
Before you walk down the Hill, celebrate at the Chancellor's residence. Bernadette Gray-Little and Shade Little will provide free box lunches for graduates and their guests. The KU Alumni Association will welcome you into alumni status, and the Senior Class officers will announce the class gift and banner.
To attend, send in your registration card and pick up your tickets on the third floor of the Adams Alumni Center between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays, April 26-May7.
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