Padres-Sacrifice Power Pushes End-Season Win Over Cubs
Will Venable belted his first career grand slam and Nick Hundley added a three run homer as the Padres beat the Cubs 4-2 to close the season. Starlin Castro, at 21 years eight days, became the NL leader with 207 hits and extended his hitting streak to 10 games. Both clubs finished 71-91, and Padres hitting coach uncertainty lingers after the late power showing.
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Wisconsin's Bret Bielema rises as rising star coach
Quotes praise Bret Bielema’s rapid rise from Wisconsin co ordinator to head coach after Alvarez’s departure. Mentions Snyder Alvarez influence, Big 12 title with Kansas State ties, and Wisconsin’s 12 1 record and Rose Bowl run. Notes learning curve and growing respect from peers.
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Phillies rally past Braves to end their playoff bid
In a tense finale, Braves closer Craig Kimbrel blew the tie in the ninth and Hunter Pence delivered a two out single in the thirteenth as Philadelphia beat Atlanta 4-3 to spoil the Braves season. St Louis beat Houston 8-0 to clinch a wild card outright.
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