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Rendon has 4 hits as Nationals rout Rays 11-2

By The Associated Press after putting the potential
WASHINGTON (AP) — An- game-tying run at first.
thony Rendon had four hits The Orioles, who had lost
and drove in three runs, their previous seven games
Tanner Roark pitched six before arriving in New York,
innings and the Nationals didn't fare well against
routed the Tampa Bay Rays Mets starter Zach Wheeler,
to sweep the two-game se- who allowed three hits and
ries. had five strikeouts with a
Michael A. Taylor had three walk in seven innings. But
hits and three RBIs, while Baltimore was able to take
Trea Turner and Juan Soto the lead against New York
had two hits each for Wash- closer Jeurys Familia (2-3) in
ington, which has won 11 the eighth inning.
of its last 15 games. Roark PADRES 3, BRAVES 1
(3-6, 3.56 ERA) allowed two SAN DIEGO (AP) — Matt
runs on six hits. Strahm and four relievers
C.J. Cron hit his 13th homer combined on a four-hitter
and Brad Miller had three and the Padres beat Atlan-
hits for the Rays, who have ta to take two of three from
lost six straight and have the Braves.
scored six runs in their last Strahm went 2 1/3 innings,
four. allowing one run and two
The Nationals reached hits while striking out two
starter Jonny Venters (1-1) and walking one. He gave
for five runs in the first in- Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon flies out to center during an at bat against the Tampa Bay up Freddie Freeman's
ning. A reliever being used Rays during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in home run with two outs in
to "open" the game — Washington. the first. Rookie Jose Castil-
something the Rays have Associated Press lo (1-0) allowed one hit and
done eight times in their struck out two in 1 2/3 in-
last 17 games — Venters Machado had a sacrifice interleague series. Richard Bleier followed nings. Adam Cimber struck
was starting his first game fly, Dylan Bundy was stellar Bundy (4-7), who held the Bundy with a scoreless out the side in the fifth. Kir-
in his 245 appearances. He over seven scoreless innings Mets to three hits while strik- eighth, and Brad Brach by Yates walked two in two
lasted only six batters. and the major league-worst ing out five and walking picked up his 10th save of hitless innings.
ORIOLES 1, METS 0 Baltimore Orioles beat the three, was sharp through the season by retiring three Mike Foltynewicz (5-4) took
NEW YORK (AP) — Manny Mets to sweep a two-game most of the afternoon. straight batters in the ninth the loss.q
TERRELL OWENS seven other members of Another Owens supporter
Continued from Page 18 the class of 2018 — Bobby in the hall voting, Jarrett
"After visiting Canton ear- Beathard, Robert Brazile, Bell of USA Today, has been
lier this year, I came to the Brian Dawkins, Jerry Kram- on the selection commit-
realization that I wish to er, Ray Lewis, Randy Moss tee for 21 years and was
celebrate what will be one and Brian Urlacher — their "at a loss to understand"
of the most memorable family, friends, and fans, why Owens would decline
days of my life, elsewhere," the Pro Football Hall of to attend the inductions.
Owens added. "At a lat- Fame will have no further But Bell, like Baker, stressed
er date, I will announce comment on the decision Owens' absence would
where and when I will cel- made by Terrell Owens." not affect the ceremony
ebrate my induction." Owens entered the league much.
The hall confirmed that the as a third-round pick by San In this July 13, 2016, file photo, former NFL player Terrell Owens "Think of the other mem-
former All-Pro receiver in- Francisco in 1996 and de- arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los bers of the class of 2018,"
formed them he would not veloped into a star known Angeles. Bell said. "They deserve
be on hand Aug. 4 for the for some memorable play- Associated Press their upcoming honor and
enshrinements. off appearances, includ- the celebration. There's
"We are disappointed but ing his winning 25-yard TD 2016 and 2017. Among the on the selection commit- no stain on them because
will respect Terrell's deci- catch to beat Green Bay reasons he fell short were tee for 16 years. "I think he someone doesn't want to
sion not to participate in in 1999; his 177 yards in a his being considered a divi- was happier when he got show up.
the enshrinement," Hall of comeback win against the sive teammate and nega- snubbed and could play "Think of the players who
Fame President & CEO Da- Giants in 2003; and his nine tive presence in the locker the part of the persecuted gave their all to the sport,
vid Baker said. catches for 122 yards in the room. victim and moan on ev- including many worthy
"While unprecedented, the 2004 Super Bowl against Still, he received strong ery radio talk show that of Hall of Fame consider-
Pro Football Hall of Fame, New England just seven consideration for the hall was willing to bring him on ation, who will never be
the nearly 5,000 volunteers weeks after breaking his before getting in last Feb- about the unfairness of the enshrined. Think of the fam-
and the entire community leg. ruary, along with Moss, an- process. ily members of former play-
are committed to cele- He ranks second to Jerry other standout receiver. "Maybe he was worried ers, coaches and officials
brating the excellence of Rice with 15,934 yards re- "I think T.O. actually was that he would become for- — many of whom have
the Class of 2018 that will ceiving and is third on the disappointed when he gotten after the induction passed away — pushing
kick off the NFL's 99th sea- all-time touchdowns re- got in this year," said Paul ceremony. This way, he for their loved ones to re-
son. ceiving list with 153. Domowitch of the Phila- gets his gold jacket, but still ceive special recognition
"As we do not want to de- Owens heavily criticized delphia Daily News, who will be remembered as the for career accomplish-
tract from this great hon- the voting process when presented Owens' case for guy who told the hall to go ments. Then think of Terrell
or being enjoyed by the he failed to be elected in induction and has been stuff it." Owens. In that order."q