Two top class US-born and bred goalkeepers who followed in the footsteps of Kasey Keller came face to face (if you can come face to face given a pitch length of 110 yards) on Saturday at Goodison Park in Liverpool.
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It was the last batter he was going to face and he threw his worst pitch of the game in that situation.
But Cano, especially, is a big name out on an island, and will likely be treated as such by opposing pitchers, who may pitch around him to face weaker hitters.
Sabathia felt it made more sense to pitch in the minors than face Boston this late in spring training.
Ronaldo had started the night in high spirits as he was presented with a special cap to mark the occasion but after the match, the Real Madrid star left the pitch in pouring rain sporting a face like thunder.
The Germans, who won the match in Lviv 1-0, face action after their fans were seen to throw paper onto the pitch, while the Portuguese have been sanctioned for delaying the start of the second half.
New York finally returns to Citi Field to face the Washington Nationals on Friday night, with Matt Harvey set to pitch against Stephen Strasburg in a marquee matchup.
Sale fly-half Charlie Hodgson left the pitch in the first half after suffering a bang to his face but it is not thought to be serious, while Newcastle prop Jon Golding sustained a rib injury.
Nunez advanced on a wild pitch and, with one out and runners at the corners, Wesley Wright was brought in to face Suzuki.
Nunez advanced on a wild pitch and, with one out and runners at the corners, Wesley Wright was brought in to face speedy Ichiro Suzuki.
"It was pitch dark, gale blowing, the spray from the waves was like a handful of shingle in your face, " he said.
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