Miami, FL
Peralta grinds through seven innings in 1-0 loss to Miami Marlins
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There won’t be many games in which Freddy Peralta allows one run over seven innings that result in a loss. That was the unfortunate reality for the Brewers on Wednesday night in a 1-0 loss to the Miami Marlins.
Peralta’s final line of one run allowed over seven innings was impressive enough, but he managed a lack of fastball command to limit the Marlins to just four hits and walk. He caught the Marlins for 13 whiffs on 49 swings (27%) en route to seven strikeouts.
The very first plate appearance of the game told a meaningful story. Peralta couldn’t place his fastball with precision, resulting in a leadoff home run to Jazz Chisholm Jr. After throwing three straight fastballs for balls, Peralta went with the heater again in back-to-back pitches. With a pitch shading towards the outside edge, Chisholm Jr. knocked a home run for the game’s only score.
While Peralta was unable to find a consistent rhythm with his fastball, he made the necessary adjustments to succeed through the rest of the outing. His changeup and slider, especially, were vital components to his durable outing. He limited hard contact, forced groundballs, and had a healthy number of whiffs. It was just the third start this season in which he used his fastball less than 50% of the time.
The offense left Peralta in the dust despite his determined effort. The Marlins Jesus Luzardo proved equally capable of shutting down an offense. Luzardo went eight shutout innings, allowing just three hits, no walks, and four strikeouts. Although four strikeouts won’t set any records, Luzardo induced 18 whiffs, setting the stage for his offspeed pitches.
The Brewers were unable to consistently square up the ball, leading to routine plays for the Marlins defense nearly the entirety of the night. The Brewers only created a few threatening situations.
The first came in the second inning when Willy Adames and Gary Sanchez hit a pair of singles to get a runner in scoring position. With two outs, Willy Adames nearly made a spectacular baserunning play when he caught third baseman Jake Burger lingering a long way from the base. Adames risked the opportunity for a stolen base but was just barely caught out on the basepaths. Although it was an out, it was a daring idea that nearly paid off.
The Brewers failed to get another baserunner until the eighth inning. Gary Sanchez collected his second hit of the game to left field to put the tying run on base. A force out left Jackson Chourio on first, who ultimately stole second base. The Brewers only had one out to work with as Owen Miller flew out to right field.
Milwaukee combined for just four hits, a disappointing finish to a potential series winner. If there was a silver lining, it was Peralta’s ability to adapt even without his fastball as a trusty weapon. He shut down the Marlins offense with his dominant slider and changeup. It was an unconvincing offensive performance without much offensive support for the team’s ace.
The Brewers will have an off day before traveling to play the Boston Red Sox. First pitch will be Friday at 3:10 p.m. Bryse Wilson is set to start against Kutter Crawford.
Miami, FL
Ole Miss S Nick Cull’s targeting call reversed vs Miami in Peach Bowl
Should the CFP committee rethink the playoff schedule format?
Extended breaks and logistical challenges have reopened questions about whether the College Football Playoff committee should adjust the playoff schedule format.
Mississippi football’s Nick Cull avoided an ejection during the College Football Playoff Fiesta Bowl semifinal on Thursday, Jan. 8.
As Malachi Toney reeled in a catch from Carson Beck at the Miami 49 in the first quarter, he was hit by Cull in a helmet-to-helmet collision. Right away, the officials flagged Cull for targeting, with both Toney and Cull staying down on the field with an injury.
After officials reviewed the play, the call on the field was overturned, as the officials determined that Cull did not launch and the collision seemed to be incidental. Replay assistant Matt Austin concurred with the call on the field.
The play had a major impact on the game as well. If the call had been upheld, Miami would have had the ball at the Ole Miss 34-yard line with a chance to expand its 3-0 lead. However, a few plays later, the Hurricanes were forced to punt from the 49-yard line.
On the first play of the second quarter, Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacey scored on a 73-yard run to give the Rebels a 7-3 lead.
Because he was not called for targeting, Cull was not ejected from the game, which means Ole Miss will have him for the remainder of the game, if he can clear the concussion protocol. He was in the tent following the play.
Cull has 15 total tackles and three pass deflections this season for the Rebels.
Meanwhile, Toney went to the medical tent briefly for the Hurricanes, but returned to the game.
Miami, FL
Crash involving unmarked Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office vehicle impacts morning commute
A crash involving an unmarked Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office vehicle was reported in Northwest Miami-Dade on Thursday morning, and the morning commute was impacted as a result.
Few details have been released, but the crash was reported in the area of Northwest 79th street and Interstate 95.
Video from the scene showed that the vehicles had heavy damage.
The sheriff’s office said the crash also involved a civilian vehicle, and no injuries were reported.
No other information was released.
Miami, FL
Miami Heat-Minnesota Timberwolves Final Injury Update: Anthony Edwards’ status divulged
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that guard Anthony Edwards is now available to play in Tuesday night’s game against the Miami Heat after originally being listed as questionable with right foot injury maintenance.
Here’s the rest of the injury report and game preview:
INJURY REPORT
HEAT
Tyler Herro: Available – Toe
Jaime Jaquez Jr.: Out – Ankle
Nikola Jovic: Available – Groin
Terry Rozier: Out – Not with team
TIMBERWOLVES
Anthony Edwards: Available – Foot
Terrence Shannon Jr.: Out – Foot
Joan Beringer: Out – G League
Game date, time and location: Tuesday, Jan. 6, 8:00 p.m. EST, Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: TV: Peacock,
Radio: 104.3 FM (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale), ESPN 106.3 FM, (West Palm Beach), FOX Sports Radio 105.9 FM (Ft. Myers/Naples), 1450 AM (Suart), 97.7 FM (Florida Keys), WAQI 710 AM (Spanish-language broadcast, South Florida) 100.3 FM (Minnesota)
VITALS: The Miami Heat (20-16) and Minnesota Timberwolves (23-13) meet for the second and final regular season matchup after just facing off three days ago with Minnesota recording a, 125-115, win in Miami on January 3. The teams split the series, 1-1, last season with each squad winning on the road. The Heat are 36-35 all-time versus Minnesota during the regular season,
including 19-16 in home games and 17-19 in road games.
PROJECTED STARTERS
HEAT
G Davion Mitchell
G Tyler Herro
C Bam Adebayo
F Norman Powell
F Andrew Wiggins
TIMBERWOLVES
G Donte DiVincenzo
G Anthony Edwards
C Rudy Gobert
F Jaden McDaniels
F Julius Randle
Spread: Heat +5.5 (-112), Timberwolves -5.5 (-108)
Moneyline: Heat +166, Timberwolves -198
Total points scored: 239.5 (over -106, under -114)
QUOTABLE
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra on the forced turnovers: “That is and has to be our identity. We have to play with a recklessness and activity level that exceeds our opponent, and thats not to put down our talent level or anything like that, it’s more about we look different when we’re flying around and making plays and making it tough for the opponent.”
For more Miami Heat information and conversation, check out Off The Floor.
Alexander Toledo is a contributor to Miami Heat On SI and producer/co-host of the Five on the Floor podcast, covering the Heat and NBA. He can be reached at Twitter: @tropicalblanket
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