RANGERS-MARINERS
Robinson Cano’s 32nd homer leads Mariners over Rangers 14-6
SEATTLE (AP) — Robinson Cano homered during a five-run first inning, the Mariners knocked out starter Cole Hamels early and then Seattle pulled away with a six-run sixth inning in a 14-6 win over the AL West-leading Texas Rangers on Monday.
Cano’s 32nd homer of the season is one off his career high set in 2012 while with the New York Yankees. The two-run shot also set the tone for Seattle’s largest offensive output since scoring 14 in a win over Toronto in late July. Franklin Gutierrez drove in four runs, including a solo home run in the second inning and finished a triple short of the cycle.
Jesus Sucre tied a career high with three hits, including a two-run single to cap Seattle’s big first inning.
Hamels (14-5) was knocked around for the second time in a week by the Mariners and failed to make it through two innings for just the second time in his career.
SEAHAWKS-LANE-ANTHEM
Seahawks’ Lane says he will continue to sit for anthem
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jeremy Lane says he will continue to sit for the national anthem when the regular season begins Sunday at home against Miami.
After sitting during the anthem in the Seahawks’ final preseason game last Thursday, Lane said San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick reached out to him to thank him for his support and his matching gesture.
While Kaepernick and 49ers teammate Eric Reid amended their protest to taking a knee instead of remaining seated for the anthem, Lane said he intends to keep sitting.
Lane said he hasn’t noticed much in terms of negative response for the decision and that he feels he has support of the team and his teammates in expressing his stance.
ANGELS-SHOEMAKER SURGERY
Angels’ Shoemaker has surgery to stop bleeding on brain
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels pitcher Matt Shoemaker has undergone surgery to stop bleeding on his brain after he was struck in the head by a line drive against the Seattle Mariners.
Shoemaker had the procedure late Sunday at Seattle’s University of Washington Medical Center, and athletic trainer Adam Nevala is staying with him until he is able to travel to Southern California.
Angels general manager Billy Eppler provided the update Monday in Oakland, saying Shoemaker had been receiving CT scans every 2-3 hours when the third image showed increased bleeding. That’s when surgery was determined the next step.
Shoemaker was hit on the right side of the head on a sharp liner off the bat of Kyle Seager, a ball with an exit velocity of 105 mph, according to MLB Statcast. He was able to turn his head slightly to avoid a direct blow to his face but was unable to get his glove up in time.
MOTORCYCLE CRASH-FAIR
Motorcycle rider dies in crash with bus at Evergreen Fair
MONROE, Wash. (AP) — A man riding his motorcycle at the Evergreen Fair drag races was killed when he collided with a bus at the track.
KIRO-TV reports the crash happened at about noon Monday. The man, believed to be in his 30s or 40s, died at the scene.
Initial reports said the motorcycle was new to the rider and that he overshot the track. The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office will investigate the collision to determine the exact cause.
The Snohomish County Medical Examiner will identify the motorcycle rider, as well as the cause of his death.
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