Tyreek Hill said nothing about the troubling remark that sparked Hills banishment from the balance of the Chiefs offseason workout program.You need to be terrified of me too Deandre Baker Jersey , bitch, Hill said to Crystal Espinal during an argument regarding whether Hills young son respects Hill or is terrified of him.PFT asked the league for an explanation regarding the decision not to discipline Hill despite this comment, which was made by Hill to the same woman he admittedly assaulted while she was pregnant, in 2014.That audio tape was reviewed as part of the overall investigation, which also included speaking to multiple people, including family members on both sides and Tyreek Hill, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy wrote in an email to PFT. In addition, other information was gathered over the last four months.When viewed in the context of the full 11-minute, 27-second audio recording and all other information gathered, the statement did not rise to a level of warranting discipline under the personal conduct policy.Thats the most surprising aspect of the NFLs decision. While the evidence regarding allegations of child abuse or child endangerment Oshane Ximines Jersey , if any, apparently was inconclusive at best, the threat made by Hill to Espinal was documented, and Hills own lawyer admitted that Hill said what he said. Indeed, Hills lawyer called the comment unacceptable and inexcusable, of course in a letter sent to the NFL in early May.The NFL ultimately decided that, for the purposes of the Personal Conduct Policys clear prohibition on [a]ctual or threatened physical violence, the comment was acceptable and excusable, and that it ultimately nothing that would require even a fine of Tyreek Hill. Carlos Carrasco glanced briefly at his right elbow, which no longer shows any signs of bruising.
Hes healthy and the Cleveland Indians seem to be getting better and better.
Carrasco returned from the disabled list and returned to the win column as Jose Ramirez and Edwin Encarnacion drove in three runs apiece Julian Love Jersey , leading the Indians to their fifth straight victory, 10-4 over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.
Making his first start since getting smacked with a line drive hit by Minnesotas Joe Mauer on June 16, Carrasco (9-5) shook off two homers measuring over 900 combined feet in the first two innings. The right-hander struck out seven in 5 1/3 innings and showed minimal rust despite the layoff.
He gave up a couple of home runs, said shortstop Francisco Lindor, who stole home and scored three times. But, he settled down. He started making pitches. He started attacking guys. Throwing that curveball for a strike. Hes one of the best. Hes very successful when hes doing those things. Im glad hes back.
The AL Central-leading Indians have won eight straight home games. They improved to an MLB-best 56-21 at Progressive Field since the All-Star break last season.
Matt Olson and Dustin Fowler connected against Carrasco, but As couldnt match Clevelands firepower and lost for just the second time in 10 games since June 25.
Theyre a hot-hitting team and when they get on a roll, a lot of good things happen, As manager Bob Melvin said. Not only do they hit, they put pressure on you on the bases Darius Slayton Jersey , as well. Thats why theyre as good as they are.
Carrascos comeback didnt start ideally as he was quickly in a 2-0 hole.
Fowler connected on his fourth pitch, driving it 467 feet into the lower seats in right for his sixth homer this season and first of his career leading off a game.
Olson opened the second inning with a 438-foot homer into the shrubs in center field, giving him 19 this season and 43 in 157 career games the fifth-fastest pace in MLB history. Only Rudy York (51), Mark McGwire (49), Gary Sanchez (48) and Ryan Braun (47) have been more prodigious out of the gate than Olson.
But while he struggled to locate his fastball, Carrasco used his curve to keep the As off-balance.
Carrasco admitted being a little jittery on a ball hit toward him, but hes now convinced the time off could help him in the long run.
You dont want to go to the DL, miss a couple weeks in there, but at the end of the day, its going to be worth it T.J. Hockenson Jersey , he said. From now to the last game of the season, Im just going to go every five days, take care of myself, then well see in the end.
Oakland closed to 6-4 in the seventh and had the bases loaded with two out. But Neil Ramirez struck out As cleanup hitter Khris Davis to end the threat.
The Indians then put it away with four runs in the bottom half, highlighted by Lindor swiping home on the back end of a double steal. With one out, Ramirez broke for second and Lindor waited for catcher Jonathans Lucroys throw to go through before taking off and scoring with a headfirst slide.
As soon as I become a runner, Im trying to score, Lindor said. As soon as I saw him (Lucroy) stand up and see the balls rotation, I just took off.
Carrascos season nearly took a dramatic turn for the worst when he was struck by Mauers wicked comebacker. Luckily, he escaped with just a bad bruise and manager Terry Francona felt fortunate to have his No. 2 starter back.
When I saw him http://www.lionscheapstore.com/jahlani-tavai-jersey-cheap , my eyes lit up, Francona said before the game. Hes one of our mainstays.
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Encarnacion ignored third-base coach Mike Sarbaughs signal to stop and scored on Jason Kipnis RBI single in the second.
It was his only option.
I was coming hot, the slugger said with a smile. Too late, I couldnt stop.
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The Indians have scored 10 or more runs an AL-high 11 times this season.
TRAINERS ROOM
Athletics: LHP Brett Anderson (strained shoulder) threw a pregame bullpen session and could be activated this weekend. The 30-year-old has been on the disabled list since May 19.
Indians: Francona said OF Lonnie Chisenhall will miss considerable time with his strained left calf. He was placed on the disabled list Tuesday in Kansas City. Francona said the club should have a better sense of how long Chisenhall will be out once he is seen by team doctors.
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Corey Kluber, who is 7-1 with a 1.60 ERA at home, tries to become the first Cleveland pitcher to win 13 games before the All-Star break since Gaylord Perry (15) in 1974. Oaklands Edwin Jackson pitched into the seventh and beat the Indians on June 30.