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Rockets vs

Warriors

Milwaukee Brewers' Christian
Yelich breaks up a double
play as New York Mets' As-
drubal Cabrera makes a late
throw on a ball hit by Ryan
Braun during the third inning
of a baseball game Thursday,
May 24, 2018, in Milwaukee.
Associated Press
Nimmo

reaches 5

times, Matz

sharp as

Mets beat

Brewers 5-0

By RICH ROVITO
Associated Press
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bran-
don Nimmo is making a
strong case to remain in the
New York Mets' everyday
lineup.
Nimmo reached base five
times, Steven Matz pitched
six solid innings and the
Mets beat the Milwaukee
Brewers 5-0 on Thursday
night.
Nimmo raised his on-base
percentage to .450, best in
the majors among players
with at least 100 plate ap-
pearances, with a career-
high four hits and a walk.
The 25-year-old outfielder
had a triple and two dou-
bles, and he has reached
base eight consecutive
times. “I’m in a good place Gordon Takes Lead
right now,” Nimmo said.
“I’m really glad I’ve been
able to create some traffic
for (Asdrubal Cabrera) be-
hind me. He’s really been Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon, right, shoots past Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson during the first half in Game 5
carrying this offense for a of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals in Houston, Thursday, May 24, 2018.
while now.” Associated Press
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