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[b]Glen Perkins Jersey[/b] . Unsurprisingly they are the first nation to reach that milestone. Yet, the fact they do so against Pakistan, a team virtually homeless since 2009, makes for a striking contrast.Pakistan have played 151 Tests in their country but none since the Lahore Test in 2009, which was abandoned after the attack on the Sri Lanka team bus. Their nomadic lifestyle since has been much-storied not least earlier in this series after their stunning victory at Lords.Misbah-ul-Haq rarely gives much away the day before a Test. When asked if he knew his team for Edgbaston he said we are sure, no doubts but refused to elaborate further. Keep them guessing, he said with a grin.Yet when a question came about Englands milestone match at home and the stark difference in Pakistans situation he became very animated, almost impassioned as he spoke about the risks to cricket in his homeland.He fears for the next generation, with children being drawn away from the sport. That, of course, is not only a situation for Pakistan, but a vast number of countries trying to keep the young active. However, Pakistan has the added difficulty of so much international cricket being lost to the country. The players can be watched on television, but creating heroes, as Misbah termed it, is so much more difficult with the continual distance.The interest of the youth is really losing out to other sports. Its one area where you can say we are really unlucky and we want international cricket back in Pakistan, just to help our youngsters and just to help cricket in Pakistan, he said.If you are not watching the heroes and the top stars in the world in the grounds and you are not meeting them… That could be a big attraction for them to play cricket. Without that, its really difficult for the Pakistan Cricket Board and it can really hurt them financially also.From a cricket point of view, there is talk of trying to bring the PSL finals to Pakistan and, as so often, Misbah was asked about the chances of touring sides returning. Sadly, that still feels a long way off for most opposition despite continual hopeful talk of tours resuming and Zimbabwe going for their limited-overs trip last year.The knock-on effect of the challenge of engaging younger generations is encouraging them to play the game. This current Pakistan team are doing their best to be a side to inspire, but Misbah is concerned about the games breeding ground.It can really hurt your overall development as a cricketing nation. Your youth can really be inspired if you are playing internationally back at home, Misbah said. Obviously, you can build more infrastructure and people read more about cricket.At school level, club level, the activity has just dropped a little bit because of that. You can see wherever the World Cups are, or international events, the whole scenario changes, its like a fever in that country for that sport. Thats what we have been really missing.We need more sports atmosphere in Pakistan. We must understand that even in our schools, our colleges and our homes, how important sports is for a kid.It was telling, also, that Misbah has been so enthused by the crowds that have watched this series. Even though Old Trafford was not a sellout, and the first two days at Edgbaston are not full, it is still a world away from the empty, rattling stadiums that often greet them in the UAE.Its always good to play in an atmosphere like that, he said. This is why you play cricket or any sport, that people are there to enjoy and cheer. Sometimes that really helps you to perform and show your skills to everyone.As for the previous two Test matches, Ive really enjoyed the atmosphere. Its really good to play Test cricket here. We are not used to that, we normally have such huge crowds in the one-day and T20 games but not Tests. Thats really good to have in Test cricket.One day, hopefully, fans in Pakistan will have a chance to cheer their team at home on a regular basis. Right now, all this side can do is try to inspire from afar by bouncing back from their heavy Old Trafford defeat and reprise the scenes of Lords.
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[b]http://www.authentictwinsgear.com/twins-joe-mauer-jersey/[/b] . -- Jimmie Johnson held off a teammate, passed a pair of Hall of Famers, and dominated once more at Dover.TORONTO -- The Texas Rangers used the long ball to get in the position for a comeback win on Sunday. A lack of focus from Toronto slugger Jose Bautista in a big ninth-inning situation helped them seal the victory. Nelson Cruz, David Murphy and Adrian Beltre homered as the Rangers scored six unanswered runs in a 6-4 victory over the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Texas (37-25) salvaged the finale of the three-game series and ended Torontos three-game winning streak. The Blue Jays (27-35) had the potential tying run at second base with one out in the ninth and Bautista at the plate. The Toronto slugger didnt like a called strike by umpire Gary Darling and it appeared to rattle him for the rest of the at-bat. When Bautista struck out, he jawed with the umpire and was ejected from the game. Bautista has never been shy about voicing his displeasure with umpire calls. Manager John Gibbons said it was just one at-bat, adding hes not concerned that his slugger might be getting a reputation. "It doesnt help him, thats for sure," Gibbons said. "But it really hasnt been a problem this year. Today it kind of blew up but look over the season, it really hasnt been an issue. So weve just got to move on." Bautista declined to speak with reporters after the game. Rangers closer Joe Nathan got Edwin Encarnacion to pop up to end the game for his 19th save of the season. "Were going through some tough times but nobodys going to feel sorry for us," he said. "We have to find a way to get wins." Toronto looked to be on its way to a series sweep after Adam Lind hit a three-run homer in the Blue Jays four-run third inning. But the Rangers chipped away at starter Josh Johnson and trailed by a run after five innings. Texas scored an unearned run in the sixth off reliever Juan Perez and went ahead on Beltres homer in the seventh off losing pitcher Neil Wagner (1-1). Murphy added a solo shot in the eighth off Dustin McGowan. Reliever Neal Cotts (2-0) worked one inning for the win. The Blue Jays had six hits on the day and did all of their scoring off Texas starter Justin Grimm. Melky Cabrera reached on a two-out walk and moved to second on an infield single by Bautista. Encarnacions single brought Cabrera home and set the stage for Lind, who took a 1-0 pitch deep for his sixth homer of the year. Johnson held the Rangers off the board for the first three innings before Texas halved the lead in the fourth. Cruz hit a solo shot -- his 15th homer of the year -- and Chris McGuiness had an RBI double after a Murphy walk. Johnson got Leonys Martin to ground out with two runners on to end the rally. The Rangers made it a one-run game an inning later. A.J. Pierzynski doubled down the right-field line and moved to third on an infield single by Beltre. Pierzynski scored when Cruz singled to left. Johnson got Murphy to pop up with runners on the corners to preserve Torontos lead. The Jays right-hander allowed five hits, three earned runs and four walks while sttriking out four.
[b]Custom Minnesota Twins Jerseys[/b]. "He was cruising right along there and then he ripped a blister on his finger," Gibbons said. "I dont know how much more he had in him anyway but that didnt help things. But he was throwing good, but they made him work, (he threw) a lot of pitches." Johnson said the blister was on his middle finger but it didnt burst. He expects to make his next scheduled start. Perez came on in the sixth and put runners on the corners with one out. Texas tied the game after catcher Josh Thole threw the ball well wide of second base on Craig Gentrys steal. That allowed Leury Garcia to trot home with an unearned run and Gentry moved to third base. Gentry later made a baserunning gaffe, which allowed Toronto to record a double play to get out of the inning. Elvis Andrus flared a ball into shallow centre field and second baseman Emilio Bonifacio made a nice over-the-shoulder catch for the second out. Gentry broke for home way too early and was doubled off. In the bottom half, Colby Rasmus hit a one-out single and Thole walked. Andy LaRoche flew out, ending Grimms day. Cotts came on and got pinch-hitter Mark DeRosa on a strikeout. Grimm allowed five hits, four earned runs and three walks while striking out six. Wagner replaced Perez with two out in the seventh inning. Beltre greeted him to the game by hitting his 14th homer of the season. The Blue Jays put two runners on in the seventh inning but Lind grounded out for the third out. McGowan came on in the eighth and Murphy took his first pitch over the wall for his eighth homer of the year. The Rangers had nine hits on the afternoon. "They play a good brand of baseball," Gibbons said. "They pitch, they play great defence, they make some things happen. Theres a reason for that." Announced attendance was 42,722 and the game took two hours 58 minutes to play. Notes: Toronto recalled right-hander Thad Weber from triple-A Buffalo before the game and optioned him back to the Bisons after the game. On Monday, the Blue Jays will activate left-hander Darren Oliver from the disabled list. ... The Blue Jays will kick off a seven-game road trip Monday night in Chicago. Toronto will send knuckleballer R.A. Dickey (5-7) to the mound for the opener of the three-game series. The White Sox will counter with Dylan Axelrod (3-4). The Blue Jays will complete the trip with a four-game set against Texas. ... Gibbons will miss the opener against the White Sox to attend his sons high school graduation. Bench coach DeMarlo Hale will fill in. ... The Blue Jays selected 40 players in the MLB first-year player draft over the last few days. Toronto picked right-hander Phil Bickford from Oaks Christian High School in California with the No. 10 overall selection. ... McGuiness, who was called up from triple-A on Friday, recorded his first major-league hit in the fourth inning. ... Beltre extended his hitting streak to 14 games, the longest current streak in the American League.
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Keep them guessing, he said with a grin.Yet when a question came about Englands milestone match at home and the stark difference in Pakistans situation he became very animated, almost impassioned as he spoke about the risks to cricket in his homeland.He fears for the next generation, with children being drawn away from the sport. That, of course, is not only a situation for Pakistan, but a vast number of countries trying to keep the young active. However, Pakistan has the added difficulty of so much international cricket being lost to the country. The players can be watched on television, but creating heroes, as Misbah termed it, is so much more difficult with the continual distance.The interest of the youth is really losing out to other sports. Its one area where you can say we are really unlucky and we want international cricket back in Pakistan, just to help our youngsters and just to help cricket in Pakistan, he said.If you are not watching the heroes and the top stars in the world in the grounds and you are not meeting them… That could be a big attraction for them to play cricket. Without that, its really difficult for the Pakistan Cricket Board and it can really hurt them financially also.From a cricket point of view, there is talk of trying to bring the PSL finals to Pakistan and, as so often, Misbah was asked about the chances of touring sides returning. Sadly, that still feels a long way off for most opposition despite continual hopeful talk of tours resuming and Zimbabwe going for their limited-overs trip last year.The knock-on effect of the challenge of engaging younger generations is encouraging them to play the game. This current Pakistan team are doing their best to be a side to inspire, but Misbah is concerned about the games breeding ground.It can really hurt your overall development as a cricketing nation. Your youth can really be inspired if you are playing internationally back at home, Misbah said. Obviously, you can build more infrastructure and people read more about cricket.At school level, club level, the activity has just dropped a little bit because of that. You can see wherever the World Cups are, or international events, the whole scenario changes, its like a fever in that country for that sport. Thats what we have been really missing.We need more sports atmosphere in Pakistan. We must understand that even in our schools, our colleges and our homes, how important sports is for a kid.It was telling, also, that Misbah has been so enthused by the crowds that have watched this series. Even though Old Trafford was not a sellout, and the first two days at Edgbaston are not full, it is still a world away from the empty, rattling stadiums that often greet them in the UAE.Its always good to play in an atmosphere like that, he said. This is why you play cricket or any sport, that people are there to enjoy and cheer. Sometimes that really helps you to perform and show your skills to everyone.As for the previous two Test matches, Ive really enjoyed the atmosphere. Its really good to play Test cricket here. We are not used to that, we normally have such huge crowds in the one-day and T20 games but not Tests. Thats really good to have in Test cricket.One day, hopefully, fans in Pakistan will have a chance to cheer their team at home on a regular basis. Right now, all this side can do is try to inspire from afar by bouncing back from their heavy Old Trafford defeat and reprise the scenes of Lords. [b]Miguel Sano Jersey[/b] . PETERSBURG, Fla. [b]Brian Dozier Jersey[/b] . 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The Blue Jays (27-35) had the potential tying run at second base with one out in the ninth and Bautista at the plate. The Toronto slugger didnt like a called strike by umpire Gary Darling and it appeared to rattle him for the rest of the at-bat. When Bautista struck out, he jawed with the umpire and was ejected from the game. Bautista has never been shy about voicing his displeasure with umpire calls. Manager John Gibbons said it was just one at-bat, adding hes not concerned that his slugger might be getting a reputation. "It doesnt help him, thats for sure," Gibbons said. "But it really hasnt been a problem this year. Today it kind of blew up but look over the season, it really hasnt been an issue. So weve just got to move on." Bautista declined to speak with reporters after the game. Rangers closer Joe Nathan got Edwin Encarnacion to pop up to end the game for his 19th save of the season. "Were going through some tough times but nobodys going to feel sorry for us," he said. "We have to find a way to get wins." Toronto looked to be on its way to a series sweep after Adam Lind hit a three-run homer in the Blue Jays four-run third inning. But the Rangers chipped away at starter Josh Johnson and trailed by a run after five innings. Texas scored an unearned run in the sixth off reliever Juan Perez and went ahead on Beltres homer in the seventh off losing pitcher Neil Wagner (1-1). Murphy added a solo shot in the eighth off Dustin McGowan. Reliever Neal Cotts (2-0) worked one inning for the win. The Blue Jays had six hits on the day and did all of their scoring off Texas starter Justin Grimm. Melky Cabrera reached on a two-out walk and moved to second on an infield single by Bautista. Encarnacions single brought Cabrera home and set the stage for Lind, who took a 1-0 pitch deep for his sixth homer of the year. Johnson held the Rangers off the board for the first three innings before Texas halved the lead in the fourth. Cruz hit a solo shot -- his 15th homer of the year -- and Chris McGuiness had an RBI double after a Murphy walk. Johnson got Leonys Martin to ground out with two runners on to end the rally. The Rangers made it a one-run game an inning later. A.J. Pierzynski doubled down the right-field line and moved to third on an infield single by Beltre. Pierzynski scored when Cruz singled to left. Johnson got Murphy to pop up with runners on the corners to preserve Torontos lead. The Jays right-hander allowed five hits, three earned runs and four walks while sttriking out four. [b]Custom Minnesota Twins Jerseys[/b]. "He was cruising right along there and then he ripped a blister on his finger," Gibbons said. "I dont know how much more he had in him anyway but that didnt help things. But he was throwing good, but they made him work, (he threw) a lot of pitches." Johnson said the blister was on his middle finger but it didnt burst. He expects to make his next scheduled start. Perez came on in the sixth and put runners on the corners with one out. Texas tied the game after catcher Josh Thole threw the ball well wide of second base on Craig Gentrys steal. That allowed Leury Garcia to trot home with an unearned run and Gentry moved to third base. Gentry later made a baserunning gaffe, which allowed Toronto to record a double play to get out of the inning. Elvis Andrus flared a ball into shallow centre field and second baseman Emilio Bonifacio made a nice over-the-shoulder catch for the second out. Gentry broke for home way too early and was doubled off. In the bottom half, Colby Rasmus hit a one-out single and Thole walked. Andy LaRoche flew out, ending Grimms day. Cotts came on and got pinch-hitter Mark DeRosa on a strikeout. Grimm allowed five hits, four earned runs and three walks while striking out six. Wagner replaced Perez with two out in the seventh inning. Beltre greeted him to the game by hitting his 14th homer of the season. The Blue Jays put two runners on in the seventh inning but Lind grounded out for the third out. McGowan came on in the eighth and Murphy took his first pitch over the wall for his eighth homer of the year. The Rangers had nine hits on the afternoon. "They play a good brand of baseball," Gibbons said. "They pitch, they play great defence, they make some things happen. Theres a reason for that." Announced attendance was 42,722 and the game took two hours 58 minutes to play. Notes: Toronto recalled right-hander Thad Weber from triple-A Buffalo before the game and optioned him back to the Bisons after the game. On Monday, the Blue Jays will activate left-hander Darren Oliver from the disabled list. ... The Blue Jays will kick off a seven-game road trip Monday night in Chicago. Toronto will send knuckleballer R.A. Dickey (5-7) to the mound for the opener of the three-game series. The White Sox will counter with Dylan Axelrod (3-4). 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