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SAN FRANCISCO -- Emergency Giants starter Albert Suarez only made one mistake. Winston Guy Colts Jersey . As the 26-year-old learned, though, in the major leagues, one can be enough.Matt Kemp hit a three-run homer and Mike Foltynewicz pitched 7 2/3 strong innings, leading the Atlanta Braves over San Francisco 3-1 on Saturday night.Kemp homered in the fourth to make it 3-1 against Suarez (3-2), who was called up from Triple-A Sacramento to start after Jake Peavy went on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain.For the first three innings all his pitches were crisp and hitting their spots, Giants manager Bruce Bochy said of Suarez. The pitch hed like back would the one to Kemp. It got away from him. That three-run homer was the difference in the game and our (bullpen) did a great job to hold them there.Kemps 26th homer was a high-arching shot that cleared the 399-foot fence in center, an especially impressive shot on a cold night.It always feels good to put your team up, especially coming in here, Kemp said. Its good to kind of quiet the crowd a little bit because they get riled up when theyre up, if you can get on the board and get them down, theyll back off you a little bit.Suarez didnt allow a hit until Adonis Garcia singled leading off the fourth. Freddie Freeman followed with a double, and Kemp came to the plate with runners at second and third with nobody out.I was feeling very good, Suarez said. Then in the fourth it was one pitch and he put a good swing on it as he lifted it up. I threw a fastball. It was supposed to be outside and it wasnt. I just tried to keep my head up and get ready for the next one.San Francisco fell to 13-26 since the All-Star break, the worst record in the majors over that stretch. The Giants were seeking their first three-game winning streak since winning four in a row just before the break.The Giants fell two games behind the Dodgers for first in the NL West. Los Angeles beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 earlier Saturday.Foltynewicz (7-4) struck out six and allowed five hits and a walk for just his second quality start in eight games.His only mistake came in the second inning, when Brandon Crawford socked an 0-1 fastball for his 12th homer. Crawford also doubled.The last-place Braves had lost 12 of 16 going into Saturday.The Giants were 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position.Jim Johnson pitched a perfect ninth for his 13th save.SCORELESS STREAK SNAPPEDPrior to Kemps homer, the Giants had thrown 25 consecutive scoreless innings going back to the fifth inning of a 1-0 loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday.GIANT SLAYERKemp leads all active players with 23 home runs against the Giants.Thats a big a strong man, Braves interim manager Brian Snitker said of Kemp. It was a short swing, it was a perfect swing almost, and that ball just took off. Its very impressive where it landed.TRAINERS ROOMGiants: 1B Brandon Belt was a late scratch with neck tightness. Belt struck out pinch-hitting in the eighth inning. INF Conor Gillaspie replaced Belt at first. ... Peavys move to the DL is retroactive to Aug. 21. Peavy underwent an MRI on Saturday, the results of which werent immediately known, manager Bruce Bochy said. ... OF Hunter Pence also underwent an MRI on Saturday for his strained right hamstring. Bochy said Pence is day to day and he expects Pence to return to the lineup on Tuesday in Arizona. ... RHP Matt Cain, who went on the DL on Aug. 18 with a lower back strain, was scheduled to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday. Hes expected to slot into the fifth spot in the rotation the next time it comes up on Sept. 2.UP NEXTBraves: RHP Aaron Blair was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnet to pitch the series finale in San Francisco. Blair is 0-5 with a 7.99 ERA in 11 starts with the Braves.Giants: Since the All-Star break, LHP Madison Bumgarner is 2-4 with a 3.71 ERA and four quality starts in eight outings. Bumgarner gave up a season-high five earned runs in five innings against the Dodgers last time out. Hes 6-0 with a 1.75 ERA in his last seven starts against the Braves. Ryan Kelly Colts Jersey .Y. -- Leading 3-0 with only 11:25 left, the Colorado Avalanche committed a seemingly meaningless penalty to give the New York Islanders a power play. Mike Adams Colts Jersey . It was the kind of score that might make everyone else wonder which course he was playing. Except that Graeme McDowell saw the whole thing. Crouched behind the 10th green at Sheshan International, McDowell looked over at the powerful American and said, "Ive probably seen 18 of the best drives Ive seen all year in the last two days. http:///...-Jersey.html?cat=861 . There are surprises among the Vezina candidates, but most of the others are standard top-tier performers, even if the two Hart Trophy runners-ups have never been quite as good as they have been through the first half of the season. TORONTO --This matinee World Cup of Hockey matchup between Team Sweden and Team North America didnt disappoint. In fact, it thrilled the masses Wednesday at Air Canada Centre and ended in a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory by Team North America, which means the roster of talented 23-and-under players is a step closer to advancing to the semifinals.The only way Team North America can advance is if Finland defeats Russia on Thursday. Sweden picked up a point in the OT loss and will advance thanks to its 2-1 record.Nathan MacKinnons tally in OT sealed Team North Americas victory.Sweden knew the North Americans speed would be a challenge, but the Scandinavians were stunned by just how fast the under-23s played from the opening puck drop. The first 1:35 of the game featured just about everything a hockey fan wants to see in 60 minutes of action. Team North America gained a 1-0 lead only 30 seconds into the game on Auston Matthews goal. Twenty-six seconds later,?Johnny Gaudreau was hauled down and awarded a penalty shot after he split Swedens top defensive pair,?Anton Stralman and Victor Hedman, on a potential breakaway. Gaudreau missed the penalty shot, but teammate Vincent Trocheck scored at 1:35 to give Team North America a 2-0 advantage. Judging by the crowd reaction (and even some in the press box), you would have never known it was a mid-week afternoon game in September. The atmosphere was electric, and the kids didnt disappoint with those three goals in the first 20 minutes. In true veteran fashion, however, Sweden ssettled in and scored twice in the opening period. Dezmen Southward Colts Jersey. Both teams registered 16 shots each in the first, too.Then, Sweden seemingly put North Americas speed in a vice and squeezed it. The Swedes slowed down the game in the second period but still trailed by a goal; Team North America held a 3-2 lead after two periods. After 40 minutes and a remarkable number of shots, Team North America held a 37-27 advantage in that category.In the third, Sweden proved why its a favorite to win this best-on-best tournament. The Swedes kept the game to their pace and tied the game on Patrik Berglunds goal with 6:50 left in the period.Sweden entered this tournament with one of the most potent power plays of the eight teams, but it struggled in that category, going 0-for-5 against Team North America. In order for the Swedes to win this thing, they need to clean up their power play.Three Stars1. Johnny Gaudreau, Team North America:?This dynamic player continues to dazzle the hockey world with his skill. He was without a doubt one of the best players on the ice Wednesday.2.?Shayne Gostisbehere, Team North America: A defensive wiz and playmaker who can control the play at both ends of the ice.3.?Henrik Lundqvist, Sweden: He continues to prove hes still a world-class goalie. Team North America created plenty of quality scoring chances, but the King made several timely saves to keep Sweden in this game. Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '

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