CHICAGO -- Anthony Rizzo has been watching a lot of the Final Five gold medal-winning U. Joe Namath Jersey .S. Olympic womens gymnastics team. So when he jumped onto a wall to make a remarkable catch of a foul ball before sticking the landing, he had one thought.Maybe Final Six? Rizzo said, grinning.Jason Hammel threw seven innings of two-hit ball, Rizzo drew MVP chants after his circus catch, and the Chicago Cubs beat the banged-up Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 on Tuesday night to sweep a day-night doubleheader.Javier Baez hit a two-run homer while Hammel (13-5) struck out seven to extend his scoreless streak to 22 innings.But Hammel was more interested in talking about Rizzo. The first baseman jumped on the wall with both feet, leaned into the crowd and made a one-handed grab of Keon Broxtons popup in the fifth. He then snapped back and landed on his feet on the field.Stuck the landing, Hammel said. It was a great dismount.In the opener, Trevor Cahill came off the disabled list to throw five innings of two-hit ball in his first start in nearly 16 months in Chicagos 4-0 win.It was a nightmare day for the Brewers, who lost second-game starter Chase Anderson to a bruised left quadriceps after two batters and slugger Ryan Braun to a left knee injury in the fourth inning.We think we dodged a bullet there, Milwaukee manager Craig Counsel said of Braun. The doctor checked everything out and everything looks good. Its going to be day to day with him.Hernan Perezs two-out solo homer in the ninth off Travis Wood ended Milwaukees 17-inning scoreless streak. After another single, Aroldis Chapman entered and gave up a walk and infield single before striking out Martin Maldonado for his second save of the day and sixth with the Cubs.David Ross walked and scored on Kris Bryants single to left in the third off Jhan Marinez (0-1), who relieved Anderson.Hammel had two hits and the Cubs took control on Baezs two-run shot to left-center in Chicagos three-run sixth off lefty Rob Scahill to secure its 13th win in 15 games.In the opener, Chapman got two outs and reached 103 mph to complete the three-hitter.Its probably a demoralizing feeling for the other team to see him warming up, Hammel said.The Brewers were left with seven losses in 10 games amid plenty of bad news.Anderson, who took a no-hitter into the eighth in his last start against the Cubs, was struck by Bryants comebacker. Anderson fielded and threw to first for the second out, but then limped off.Stiff and sore, Anderson said. Theres really not too much pain. Luckily it got all the muscle, so its just trying to get the swelling to go down.Braun limped off in the fourth after he crumpled into the side wall trying to catch a fly ball down the left field line.I sprained my knee, sprained my ankle a little bit, Braun said. But I think all things considered, it was probably the best scenario.Mike Montgomery followed Cahill in the first game and pitched two innings, Hector Rondon worked the eighth and Joe Smith walked two in the ninth.Cahill (2-3) also drove in a run with a safety squeeze, and the Cubs added runs on a wild pitch and Addison Russells sacrifice fly off Matt Garza (4-5).With right-hander John Lackeys right shoulder still sore after he left Sundays start, Cahill provides an option if the Cubs need a replacement.He gave us something to talk about, manager Joe Maddon said.Cahill bunted a 3-2 pitch in the fourth, and first baseman Chris Carters flip home wasnt in time to get Chris Coghlan.Garza allowed five hits and threw 103 pitches in five innings. Tyler Cravy, Milwaukees 26th player, threw two scoreless innings.They did a good job of grinding out at-bats, Garza said. They fouled off a lot pitches. Granted, I didnt have the best command.TRAINERS ROOMBrewers: Struggling RHP Michael Blazek went on the 15-day DL with a right forearm strain. He was really just fatigued, Counsell said. ... Damien Magnifico was called up from Triple-A Colorado Springs and gave up Coghlans sacrifice fly in the eighth in the opener in his major league debut.Cubs: RHP Pedro Strop (knee surgery) was off crutches. Hes expected to miss at least a month.PAPELBON?Maddon said he hasnt been involved in any discussions about signing former Nationals closer Jonathan Papelbon, who was released Saturday by Washington.Im not saying it cant happen, Maddon said, but for right now there is nothing happening.UP NEXTCubs RHP Jon Lester (12-4, 2.93 ERA) faces RHP Jimmy Nelson (6-12, 4.07) on Wednesday night. Aaron Donald Rams Jersey . -- Linebacker Myles Jack ran for four touchdowns, defensive end Cassius Marsh caught a scoring pass, and No. Torry Holt Youth Jersey . Andrew Luck lost his favourite target and the Indianapolis locker room lost one of its most revered leaders when Reggie Wayne was diagnosed Monday with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee that will cost him the rest of the season. http://www.laramsfootballshops.com/alec-ogletree-jersey/ . The scientists believe the small earthquake during a Marshawn Lynch touchdown was likely greater than Lynchs famous "beast quake" touchdown run three years ago, which also came against New Orleans during a playoff game. KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs stumbled into their bye week with the worst offensive showing of what has been a miserable four-game stretch for coach Andy Reid and Co.Alex Smith threw 50 passes and still managed just 287 yards. Running back Spencer Ware fumbled again. The offensive line gave up four sacks to a Pittsburgh defense that had just one total.In short, it was about as ugly as things could get.All of which made the return of Jamaal Charles both encouraging and confounding.The four-time Pro Bowl running back, out with a torn ACL since Week 5 last season, made his season debut but carried just twice for 7 yards in the 43-14 drubbing at Heinz Field on Sunday night . His return failed to provide much of a jolt to the stagnant offense, though an increase in his workload following the week off still could be the medicine for what ails them.You know what? I saw an excited player who was happy to be back, Chiefs running backs coach Eric Bieniemy said. Jamaal is a dynamic football player, but I think whats important is bringing him along slowly, getting him involved in the right way, and that way hes comfortable with what hes doing.The Chiefs already have treated his return with kid gloves. He was back on the practice field by the end of the offseason program, and took part in most of the workouts in training camp.But through the first four weeks, Charles has been reduced to running with the scout team.Asked whether that could change when the Chiefs visit Oakland following their bye, Reid stuck by his standard line: Well play it by ear, see how it rolls as we go and see how he feels.Good luck gleaning much useful information from that.Reid has earned much of his coaching reputation for being an offensive mastermind, so it may be even more damning that the Chiefs have struggled so mightily to move the ball .They are averaging just 338 yards per game, including a dismal 90.3 on the ground, and have put up fewer than 20 points per game -- a number embellished by defensive and special teams scores.All of those statistics place the Chiefs at or near the bottom third of the leeague. Torry Holt Rams Jersey. I dont think Ive done a good enough job there when getting them mentally right to function in a football game, Reid acknowledged. Thats why when I tell you its my responsibility there, its my responsibility. These are good football players and Ive got to make sure Im putting them in the right positions on both sides of the ball and special teams.To be sure, more was expected of the offense for two reasons: They have invested heavily in that side of the ball, and the key players have been around for a while.Start with the investments. The Chiefs drafted left tackle Eric Fisher first overall, spent big money for Mitch Schwartz to solidify right tackle, and played princely for wide receiver Jeremy Maclin -- a move that proved even more costly when they were docked a third-round pick for tampering.Throw in more draft picks spent on the line, modest contracts for Ware, Charles and fellow running back Charcandrick West, and the Chiefs have enough pieces that they should be brilliant.Except theyre not. Not yet.Its early in the year. Weve been here before, wide receivers coach David Culley said. We know what we have to do to get things corrected ... and well get those things corrected.The fact that theres so much to correct is discouraging considering that Smith is in his fourth year in the offense, and other key players have been around just as long. Sure, there are newcomers on the offensive line, but this is hardly a group that has just been thrown together.Im going to be honest with them. I want them to be honest with what they see, Reid said early this week, and then well work on the corrections as a group.I didnt do a good enough job and Ill be the first one to stand here and tell you that. I think the players feel the same way. Collectively, were a team, and collectively we have to do a better job. If were all pulling in the same direction, well be a pretty good football team.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys ChinaNFL Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '

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