12 I Thursday, Sept. 2,2010 Fukudome’s three hits propel Cubs past Pirates By The Associated Press CHICAGO -- Thomas Diamond received a game ball and a beer shower after his first major league Diamond „ relieved injured Gorzelanny and was part of a strong effort by the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen Wednesday in a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. “It’s always nice to get the first. Marlins top Nationals following bench-clearing brawl By The Associated Press left Florida catcher Brett Hayes with a separated shoulder MIAMI - Nyjer Morgan Tuesday night after a home plate charged the mound after a pitch collision in the 10th inning, sailed behind him, triggering a Florida’s Chris Volstad hit bench-clearing Morgan with a pitch in the fourth inning this time. The speedy lead off man then stole two bases with his Nationals trailing 14-3. Volstad threw his first pitch of brawl Wednesday night during the Florida Marlins ”16-10 win over the Washington Nationals. the sixth behind Morgan, setting Morgan, recently suspended off a wild scene. Morgan took a big and criticized by his own manager swing that appeared to graze for questionable acts on the field, Volstad’s face - Marlins first base Redshirt From Page 11 injuries or needs of the team. But right now, I would say there’s a couple of them who are strong candidates for redshirting.” In the Lions’ season-opening tournament in North Carolina last weekend, six of Penn State’s nine rookies saw playing time. That leaves three players —Ariel Scott, Krosby Pabst and Maggie Harding Rose could still poten tially redshirt and thus be granted a fifth year of eligibility. If any of those players need Role From Page 11. ways,” Walsh said. “Against William & Mary, she was strug gling against one of their forwards and she recognized it, raised her hand and asked how do I handle this. She recognizes her strengths and weaknesses, and she plays within them.” Walsh added that in the past Monroig spent a lot of time talking, but “now she is doing a better job of listening.” This growth has helped her become more of a leader for the Nittany Lions, and with only two seniors on the team it has become essential. Monroig, along with fellow sen ior Dani Toney, has been doing anything she needs to help the team stay on track early in the season. Lineman From Page 11. Terry is backing up Still, and because of the way defensive line coach Larry Johnson runs prac tices, Still said every player has improved. Sophomore Jordan Hill and red shirt sophomore Brandon Ware, are playing behind Ogbu. But the entire success of the defensive line won’t rest solely on the performance of its interior players. Junior Jack Crawford, who started every game at defensive end last season, will have redshirt junior Eric Latimore to compli ment him on the right side. While Latimore started six games last I wish it would have happened a little sooner,” Diamond said. “Now, hopefully we can go on and win a few more." Kosuke Rikudome had three hits, including a go-ahead double, during a perfect day at the plate for the Cubs. Carlos Marmol escaped a bases-loaded jam in the eighth inning and finished for his 25th save in 30 chances. Gorzelanny was knocked out in the third when Jose Tabata lined a advice, they can look no further than across the gym. Brown, now a senior captain on the No. 1 Nittany Lions and returning first team All-American, is a prime example of why taking a year off may not necessarily be a bad thing. “Redshirting was a great deci sion for me,” Brown said. “It real ly let me get used to the program and adjust to the level needed to be a collegiate volleyball player. And I consider myself very lucky to have that experience.” One player who could benefit from that experience this year is Scott, a 6-foot-4 Ridgewood, N.J., “She’s making sure everyone is doing what they need to do,” Toney said. “She’s encouraging everyone and answering ques tions. We’re just trying to work together in it.” At media day, Monroig said being one of only two seniors left on the team —after losing six peo ple from her class for various rea sons since joining the team gives her a lot of pride in herself and the team, which makes her want to win for Penn State. Monroig added the goal is to make the Final Four this year and that’s been her main focus. “That’s what we want our team to be on board with,” she said. “Everyone’s been great and wants the same thing. In and out of prac tice everyday we are working hard and accomplishing what we have to do.” To e-mail reporter: adal47@psu.edu year and recorded 3.5 sacks, mov ing into the role of a full-time starter is something he’ll have to get used to. With an inexperienced quarter back and reshuffled offensive line, Ogbu said the defense doesn’t feel it has to carry the team. “A defense is only meant to stop somebody,” he said. “You could have the best offense in the World or the worst offense in the World. As a defense, you still have to go out there and stop somebody. “So there isn’t any added pres sure this year or any other year that I’ve been here. “It’s always, go out there and be one of the top defenses in the nation.” To e-mail reporter: aass22o@psu.edu SPORTS shot off his right hand. The left hander, a former Pirate who is a native of nearby Evergreen-Park, 111., departed for X-rays. “That was very scary,” Tabata said. “I saw the ball and I thought it was his face. In the moment I froze. I hope he’s better. I feel bad for that.” After Gorzelanny left, five Cubs relievers combined to allow four hits the rest of the way. “Now that I’ve moved from the rotation to the bullpen, hopefully I man Gaby Sanchez clothes-lined seven-game suspension few throw- Wes Helms had three hits and Morgan, knnrking off his batting ing a ball at a fan in the stands in five RBIs in the Marlins’ highest helmet and sending him to the Philadelphia on Aug. 21. scoring game of the season. Mike ground. Last Saturday night, Morgan Stanton, Brad Davis and Cameron The teams piled up, and man- collided with St. Louis catcher Maybin homered for Florida, agers Jim Riggleman of the Bryan Anderson, who had stepped Logan Morrison and Hanley Nationals and Edwin Rodriguez of a foot or two in front of the plate. Ramirez each scored three times the Marlins jawed at each other. Riggleman later called Morgan’s through the first three innings as Morgan, Volstad, Rodriguez and actions “unprofessional.” the Marlins took a 14-3 lead. Marlins pitcher Jose Veras were Washington reliever Doug Florida scored five runs in the ejected. Morgan was loudly booed Slaten and Riggleman were qject- first, five more in the second and when he raised his arms as he was ed after Sanchez was hit with a four times in the third. escorted off the field. pitch with two outs in the seventh. Morgan is currently appealing a Pour batters were hit overall native recruited by the Lions for her lean volleyball frame and physical net presence. But Scott a ballyhooed high school prospect from Immaculate Heart Academy—said ever since she’s arrived on campus this sum mer, she can’t help but be impressed by the atmosphere in a Division I gym. “It’s way faster,” she said. “Everyone’s bigger and more physical.” Scott said naturally she wants to play this year, but she ultimate ly trusts the coaching staff to make the right decision for her. For now though, she hasn’t heard Focus From Page 11. When they do wrap up a likely victory over the FCS Penguins Youngstown State has lost its last three openers to FBS foes by a combined score of 119-9 the Lions will have to turn to the far more daunting task of feeing the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa. Alabama hasn’t lost in Biyant- Denny Stadium since 2007, a 21- 14 loss to Louisiana-Monroe. Given the gap in national attention between the two games, Wisniewski said looking ahead makes sense. This week, Alabama’s Heisman-winning running back, Mark Ingram, whose knee injury may sideline him for the Sept. 11 game against Penn State, over shadowed Kurt Hess, Youngstown State’s quarterback Spikes From Page 11. were held in check the entire game by four different Auburn pitchers. Brown said the Auburn pitching staff did a good job of locating its pitches. “I think we’ve been pressing for a while a little bit,” said Brown, who also had two walks. “Anytime, other than last night, we’ve been struggling for runs. You get guys in scoring position, and you try a little bit harder and you can’t do that.” Hitting was hard to come by at the ballpark in general Wednesday night, as the Doubledays had only four hits, can find a spot there and con tribute,” the 27-year-old Diamond said. Diamond (1-3) gave up two runs and two hits in 1 2-3 innings. Marmol walked in a run with two outs in the eighth but strode out Tabata to preserve a 5-3 lead. James McDonald (2-5) took the loss, allowing three runs and eight hits in five innings. “For most of the game he wasn’t able to get the ball down like he usually does and it cost him a little anything definite, and is only focusing on the upcoming season. That’s the sentiment Brown said she also felt at the beginning of her freshman year. “Of course I always wanted to be on the court, and I always want ed to be playing with the team,” Brown said. “But I noticed, playing with the other girls, that I needed a lot of work. The coaches were really patient with me early on, and that helped me find that I had more potential to get better.” Rose said Brown is a success story of redshirting, However, sometimes giving “There’s no need to worry about next weekend.” Brett Brackett who will be making his first colle giate start noon Saturday. But senior linebacker Chris Colasanti said it hasn’t been that way on the practice field. “There is that thought of Alabama on our minds, but we put that in the background right now,” Colasanti said. “We’re getting ready for Youngstown State. We’re going to be best prepared for the game on Saturday.” That preparation has been tough for the Lions’ coaching staff given the offseason changes at Youngstown State. Hess, a redshirt freshman, will and just one after the second inning. The lone run came in the sec ond inning. Auburn’s right fielder Steve McQuail singled to center field and was sacrificed over to second. First baseman Yudelmis Hernandez then singled to left to bring home McQuail. State College starting pitcher Zac Fhesser was denied his first professional win, though he put together his best outing of the season. Riesser (0-4, 3.64) threw six innings and allowed just the one earned run on three hits. Auburn relief pitcher Brandon Beil got his first win, throwing three innings of one-hit ball in middle relief. Though Robinson said he doesn’t want to make any excus The Daily Collegian bit,” Pirates manager John Russell said. Diamond, called up from Thple- A lowa on Aug. 2, struck out three and walked one. The Cubs won two of three in the series and finished 5-10 against last-place Pittsburgh this season. “I’ve been feeling pretty good and I’ve been working on a new pitch a cutter with (pitching coach) Larry (Rothschild),” Diamond said. Volstad (9-9) wound up with the win. freshmen an extra year to develop can be a double-edged sword, as it only works if the players are will ing to put in the effort, the coach said. And though the team hasn’t made any decisions yet, Rose likes what he sees from this group. “I think that all of the young players have good potential and they all bring something positive to the table,” Rose said. “Our chal lenge as a staff is to try and put together a rotation of players that afford us the best chance to be successful” To e-mail reporter: exkso49@psu.edu run a new offensive scheme implemented by first-year coach Eric Wolford. “We don’t know enough about Youngstown,” Patemo said. “I’m worried about Youngstown because it’s been very difficult new coach, new coordinators to know exactly what to expect.” reciever Senior wide receiver Brett Brackett doesn’t share Patemo’s concerns about preparation, say ing the coaching staff has done well even with little information to work with. “Our coaches do a great job of getting us focused on this coming Saturday being the most impor tant game,” Brackett said. “It’s our first game and without going out and getting a win this week end there’s no need to even worry about next weekend.” To e-mail reporter: ajcs23B@psu.edu es for his squad’s play, the man ager did point out the Spikes are tired. After five-straight losses to the Batavia Muckdogs, including a 12-11 loss in 11 innings Ttiesday night, the Spikes endured a six hour bus ride Ttiesday night into Wednesday morning. Robinson said his players probably didn’t get to bed until around 5:30 or 6 Wednesday morning. The Spikes hope to snap their losing streak at 6:35 tonight as they finish up their two-game set with the Doubledays. “We’re just going to keep bat tling,” outfielder Kyle Saukko said “Like everyone says, it’s how you end. It’s how you end the season.” To e-mail reporter: Jyksl42@psu.edu
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