ST. LOUIS (AP)—Tony La Russa called up some more bullpen magic for the St. Louis Cardinals. Yet another round of spotless relief has a team that squeaked into the postseason on the final day one victory away from the World Series. Not bad for a team that’s on its fifth closer, and Jason Motte(notes) remains unofficial in that capacity. “We’re just trying to win,” Matt Holliday(notes) said after the Cardinals beat Milwaukee 7-1 on Friday night to take a 3-2 lead in the NL championship series. “He’s (La Russa’s) just trying to do whatever he can to win. If the spot calls for it, our bullpen’s been incredible. They’re really fit into roles and it’s been fun to watch.” The Brewers helped out
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What If I’m Late For The Ferry Back To England? – Top Gear – Series 14 Ep 4 Highlight – BBC Two
www.bbc.co.uk More about this programme: www.bbc.co.uk Jeremy Clarkson travels to Belfast to conduct an extremely thorough test of the Renaultsport Twingo 133 involving a tunnel, a ferry and the actor Ross Kemp. Meanwhile, Richard Hammond investigates ways to speed up your next summer holiday through the crucible of motorsport as he invents the brand new sport of airport vehicle racing. At the other end of the intellectual spectrum, James May tests the new Vauxhall Insignia VXR in the company of Margaret Calvert, the lady responsible for inspired design philosophy behind the familiar British road sign. Finally, Jeremy is on and off the track in the BMW X5M, Audi Q7 V12 and the latest version of the supercharged Range Rover. Video Rating:
UVA stays alive in College World Series
The University of Virginia baseball team kept its national championship hopes alive Thursday night. The Cavaliers defeated the University of California 8 to 1 in an elimination game at the College World Series at Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska. The Cavaliers broke the game open with a four-run sixth inning. Tyler Wilson shut down the Bears, scattering five hits and striking out five in 7 and a half innings of work. Kenny Swab and Keith Werman each had two hits; John Barr drove in two runs. The Bears made two errors. The win moves Virginia into a semifinal match up tonight against South Carolina at 7 pm. The Gamecocks are the defending