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Sarah Taylors third consecutive fifty propelled England Women to a series-clinching, four-wicket victory over South Africa Women in the third T20 international in Johannesburg. http:///...sures-noir-rose.html . Taylor followed up knocks of 74no and 66 with an elegant 60 off 40 balls as the visitors played positively to romp to their target of 132 in just 15.3 overs.The 26-year-old - who passed 2,000 T20i runs from 76 innings in the process - had earlier helped reduce South Africas top-order to the rubble of 6-3 by pulling off a smart leg-side stumping to remove Trisha Chetty off the second ball of the hosts innings. Anya Shrubsole celebrates bowling Marizanne Kapp first ball Anya Shrubsole (2-28) swiftly ended Dane van Niekerks hopes of a third straight fifty, finding middle stump through the gate, and bowled Marizanne Kapp first ball as she looked to hit to leg.But a bold, resolute stand of 89 in 14.2 overs for the fourth wicket between Lizelle Lee (69no off 61 balls) and Mignon du Preez (39) not only stopped the rot but revived South Africas hopes of victory.Lee struck 14 runs off four Jenny Gunn deliveries to help turn the tide, surviving a tough chance in the deep to Knight before reaching her fourth T20 International fifty one ball after Knight had atoned by throwing down the stumps from long off to run out Du Preez - South Africa finished on 131-4 from their 20 overs. Charlotte Edwards scored just two at Wanderers Englands chase flew out of the blocks as Amy Jones, promoted up the order to pinch-hit, struck 14 off Shabnim Ismails first five balls before snicking the last ball of the first over behind.Skipper Charlotte Edwards fell cheaply, flicking left-armer Chloe Tryon to deep square where Lee safely held the chance, but Taylor, striking the ball crisply from the off, drove with style and swept both sides of the wicket to expertly find the gaps.Together with Heather Knight, who contributed a cavalier 25 off 18 balls, Taylor added 62 in seven overs for the third wicket to all but wrap up the match. Head coach Mark Robinson says England Women must learn how to play without a fear of failure. South Africa kept fighting to the end after Knight had top-edged a slog behind, Taylor falling to a fine, diving left-handed catch by Van Niekerk off her own bowling and Ismail bowling Nat Sciver and Danni Wyatt in the space of three balls.But Gunn cut her first ball for four before ending the match and series in style by hitting Van Niekerk for four over wide long-on, England Women finishing on 133-6 in 15.3 overs.England captain Charlotte Edwards: We have not been at our best with the ball or in the field on this trip so that is something we need to improve on, although we have missed [injured] Katherine Brunt in both of those departments.The way we batted was outstanding, though - [coach] Mark Robinson always wants us to take the positive option and that has really transferred into our batting. We often play our best cricket in big tournaments so hopefully we can take that into the World T20.Watch highlights of todays match at 4.30pm on Sky Sports 2, then join us for live coverage of the ICC Womens World T20 live on Sky Sports in March.http:///...ir-rouge-806775.html . Then the Pacers gave Oladipo and his Orlando teammates the cold shoulder. Paul Georges buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter spurred a 21-4 run, finally sending Indiana past the Magic 97-87 in a tougher-than-expected opening night matchup. http:///...ning-chaussures.html . -- When the Florida Panthers fell behind by two goals in the first period to the top team in the NHL, it appeared they were on their way to yet another loss.http://www.airmax2016ca.com/nike-air-max-running/air-max-thea.html MIAMI -- Jose Urena got hit around by the Atlanta Braves, and the Miami Marlins dwindling wild-card hopes took another big knock, too.Urena allowed five runs in three innings for the Marlins in a 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.Right now every game we play is the most important of the season, Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto said. We have a chance to do something special but we have to get hot.Miami (76-77) entered the day four games back of the second NL wild-card spot.Matt Kemp hit two home runs and drove in three to power the Braves.Hes a really good player, Braves interim manager Brian Snitker said. Hes a big, strong man and when he swings that bat it goes.Kemp is hitting .400 (22 of 55) in his last 14 games and has 33 home runs and 104 RBI on the season, his highest totals since the 2011 season when he was NL MVP runner-up with 39 homers and 126 RBI.Its been good, Kemp said. Honestly I wish we could be in the playoffs right now and in a playoff race. It would be way more fun doing those type of things and being in a race, but for us to finish strong and show everybody what the offense and what this team is capable of going into the final weeks of the season is very important for next year.Freddie Freeman singled in the third inning to extend his hitting streak to 26 games and drove in two runs for the Braves, who have won six straight for the third time this season.Atlantas Josh Collmenter (3-0) pitched seven innings and allowed two runs.Mauricio Cabrera pitched the ninth for his fifth save in six chances.Ender Inciarte, Wednesdaays hero with the game-saving catch at the New York Mets, went 2 for 4 with a triple and scored twice. http:///...ning-chaussures.html. J.T. Realmuto homered for the Marlins, who cut the deficit to 6-3 on an RBI double by Martin Prado in the eighth. Justin Bour flew out with two on to end the threat.Kemps multihomer game was the 10th of his career and third this season.Kemps second homer was a solo shot to left field in the sixth. It was caught on a bounce by Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow , who also threw out the ceremonial first pitch.Who comes to his first baseball game in Miami and catches a baseball? Kemp said. Thats pretty cool.Freemans streak is the longest of his career and the longest active streak in the majors. It is the fifth-longest for the Braves since moving to Atlanta in 1966. Freeman has also reached base in 42 consecutive games.Freemans two-run triple and Kemps two-run homer broke the game open in the third, giving the Braves a 5-0 lead.You get down early its tough on your club, Marlins manager Don Mattingly said. To be down five after a couple innings puts you in a bind.NEXT UPBraves: RHP Matt Wisler (7-12, 4.93 ERA) will start Fridays game at Miami. Wisler has allowed two runs or fewer in three of his last four starts including an eight-inning, one-run performance at Arizona on Aug. 25.Marlins: RHP Andrew Cashner (5-11, 5.27) will be looking to toss at least six innings for just the second time in his last nine starts. Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '
