Seattle, WA
Seattle Seahawks linebackers Cody Barton and Jordyn Brooks have ‘big shoes to fill’
RENTON, Wash. — Previous watched current at Seattle Seahawks observe on Thursday.
Ok.J. Wright was in attendance for his or her fifth organized crew exercise, albeit merely as a customer. The longtime Seahawks linebacker and present free agent is concerned with taking part in in 2022, however provided that a possibility arises in Seattle. He would not wish to be away from his household once more like he was final 12 months throughout his lone season with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Seahawks and Wright have mentioned a attainable return, however as basic supervisor John Schneider has mentioned, that might most likely be in a non-playing function.
Wright is without doubt one of the most essential gamers from essentially the most profitable period in franchise historical past, however the Seahawks are beginning a brand new chapter at linebacker. And so they’re extra desperate to see fourth-year professional Cody Barton be a part of Jordyn Brooks within the beginning lineup than you would possibly notice.
After primarily spending his first three seasons as a particular groups participant and backup behind Wright and Bobby Wagner, Barton is lastly getting his shot with each franchise cornerstones gone.
“I believe persons are going to be stunned at how properly he performs,” mentioned one Seahawks expertise evaluator.
Barton has 5 spot begins because the Seahawks drafted him within the third spherical in 2019 out of Utah. He made 18 mixed tackles rather than an injured Wagner in the course of the remaining two video games of final season.
It was certainly an audition for the beginning job that got here open when the Seahawks launched Wagner in March. The one inside linebacker they signed in free company was Joel Iyiegbuniwe, who acquired a minimum-salary deal to be a backup and play on particular groups. They did not draft a linebacker with any of their 9 picks.
“Actually good within the move sport,” mentioned new defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt of Barton. “He is all the time had a terrific consciousness for that. He is acquired a background being a security rising up, after which clearly working his means down into the field so that you see a few of these issues together with his consciousness and choosing up move routes and the communication with guys on the again finish. … The hassle, the eye to element for Cody has all the time been part of it, however now he has a terrific alternative, and he is had a very nice spring to this point.”
Whereas Barton was filling in for Wagner over the ultimate two video games, Brooks was closing out probably the most productive seasons of any NFL linebacker. The 2020 first-round decide completed with 184 tackles, ending second within the league and breaking the single-season Seahawks mark. That complete was partly due to how a lot time Seattle’s protection spent on the sector — it led the league in snaps by a large margin — but additionally the strides Brooks made out of his rookie season.
Not that 12 months 2 was good. However even with the occasional problem Brooks had in recognizing display passes — at one level prompting gentle public criticism from coach Pete Carroll — he appeared like a Professional Bowler within the making.
With Wagner gone, Brooks will take over as Seattle’s defensive signal-caller.
“He had an unbelievable season final 12 months and he is simply regularly gotten higher, and you may see simply the uncooked expertise that he has,” mentioned linebacker/fullback Nick Bellore. “… He took the items, I believe, from Bobby and Ok.J. that [they] sort of taught him alongside the way in which, and I believe he is simply taken it and run with it. I believe a man that may run like that and canopy like he does and hit like he does, I believe the sky is the restrict for him.”
The transition away from Wagner and Wright may need occurred earlier if not for Ken Norton Jr., their former place coach and certainly one of their greatest advocates. Effectively earlier than he was fired as defensive coordinator earlier this offseason, Norton developed a fame throughout the group for being reluctant to play younger gamers, curiously so in a number of circumstances.
In 2019, for example, he favored a base-heavy protection that recurrently stored a 3rd linebacker on the sector — veteran Mychal Kendricks and never Barton — as a substitute of inserting a fifth defensive again in rookie Ugo Amadi. It baffled some inside crew headquarters when rookie second-round decide Marquise Blair, regardless of making performs in three earlier fill-in begins, did not begin late that season whereas Quandre Diggs was sidelined. Brooks performed sparingly initially of his 2020 rookie season regardless that Seattle had simply drafted him twenty seventh general. It took an damage to veteran Bruce Irvin to get him into the beginning lineup.
“We’ll play younger guys,” Hurtt mentioned. “They will get on the sector. We acquired to get them prepared. They’re the longer term. However on the identical time, we acquired to guarantee that the perfect gamers are on the market.”
Whether or not or not Wright finally ends up again with the Seahawks in some capability, he and Wagner will each find yourself within the crew’s ring of honor. They’re third and first, respectively, on the franchise’s all-time tackles checklist. Within the meantime, Wagner remains to be including to his Corridor of Fame résumé with the Los Angeles Rams.
“It is a sport the place somebody has to step in and sort of fill these roles,” Bellore mentioned. “I believe we clearly have the fellows to do it. They’re large footwear to fill.”
Seattle, WA
Seattle Mariners drop another series, fall 5-4 to Blue Jays in extras
SEATTLE (AP) — Daulton Varsho drove in the go-ahead with an RBI single in the top of the 10th inning, as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 5-4 on Sunday.
Toronto Blue Jays 5, Seattle Mariners 4 (10 innings): Box Score
Varsho’s base-hit off Mariners reliever Collin Snider (0-1) with two outs drove in automatic runner Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from second base and sent the Blue Jays to a series victory over the Mariners, who have now dropped six consecutive series.
Chad Green (2-1) got the win. Génesis Cabrera pitched the 10th for his second save.
Mariners center fielder Victor Robles got the scoring started with a leadoff solo homer off Blue Jays starter José Berríos in the third, but Toronto tied it in the fourth when Bo Bichette led off with a ground-rule double against Kirby, and scored on a one-out sacrifice fly from Alejandro Kirk.
Mitch Garver put Seattle back ahead in the fifth with a three-run homer, his 12th of the season, but George Springer tied the game back up with a three-run blast in the seventh off Mariners reliever Ryne Stanek.
Stanek came on in relief for Mariners starter George Kirby after Kirby allowed back to back singles. After Stanek struck out Kevin Kiermaier, Springer launched a fastball 400 feet to center field to make it a 4-4 game.
Kirby gave up seven hits and three earned runs with eight strikeouts in six innings.
Jose Berrios allowed four earned runs and seven hit over six innings for the Blue Jays, with 10 strikeouts.
Blue Jays second baseman Leo Jiménez’ second inning single was his first MLB hit.
ALL-STAR
Mariners RHP Logan Gilbert was named to the American League All-Star team on Sunday for the first time in his MLB career. Gilbert has a 2.91 ERA and 108 strikeouts in 117 ⅔ innings. His 14 quality starts are tied for most in the majors, while his 0.92 WHIP is the best in the AL.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Mariners CF Julio Rodriguez was out of the lineup, one day after he exited in the first inning with a quad injury.Rodriguez’ MRI results came back clean, and he pinch-hit in the eighth inning of Sunday’s game … RHP Bryan Woo and RHP Gregory Santos both made rehab appearances Saturday with High-A Everett on Saturday.
UP NEXT
Blue Jays: LHP Yusei Kikuchi (4-8, 4.12 ERA) will pitch Tuesday against Blake Snell when Toronto opens a three-game series in San Francisco,
Mariners: RHP Logan Gilbert (5-5, 2.91 ERA) will pitch Tuesday for Seattle in the first of a two-game series in San Diego, against Padres righty Adam Mazur.
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Seattle, WA
Seattle-area residents seek reprieve from 90-degree heatwave
TACOMA, Wash. – Across the Puget Sound, people are seeing the comforts of air conditioning, shade, and plenty of water. This, as temperatures are expected to increase through Monday, peaking in the mid-to-low 90’s.
From the lakeshore to the shade — it’s all about seeking reprieve from that summer heat.
“We’re just carrying water bottles wherever we go,” said Mark Manual.
Along Lake Union on Saturday, crowds flocked to be near the water to escape the 80+ degree heat.
Mark’s brother, Alan, had sweat dripping down his face.
“I would say it is pretty hot,” he said.
Down I-5 in Tacoma, the Grit City was experiencing even warmer temperatures.
“Oh, it’s hot,” exclaimed 13-year-old Davaun Noble. “I go into the splash pad. It’s great!”
Noble and his mom told FOX 13 the splash pad at Wright Park is the place to be.
“The best place is where the water pours down,” said Noble.
Families agree, the Wright Sprayground offers plenty of water to cool down even the most active and heated kids.
“It feels like it’s over 100 degrees,” said parent Taleaya Elezer. “Having this, it’s great. There’s plenty for the kids to do.”
Elezer told FOX 13 when you’re talking extreme temperatures, it’s all about staying safe.
“Stay cool, be in the AC,” she said. “We’re also going to lakes and going to spray parks.”
Health experts are also warning people of risks along with tips to ensure safety when dealing with prolonged heat exposure:
Avoid overexertion & stay hydrated
- Heat stroke can occur even during moderate heat
Never leave people or pets in vehicles
- Hot car deaths can occur year-round
Assist those who are at higher risk
- Check on neighbors and family members at risk of heat-related illness, especially children, pregnant people and older adults
Another relief, staying out of the sun altogether with a scoop or two of gelato.
“I think it’s a little psychological as well,” said Jennifer Al-Abboud, co-owner of Medzo Gelato Bar. “It’s comforting, right cool refreshing. It’s what we associate with hot weather!”
Al-Abboud and customers alike agree, nothing cools you down better than a sweet treat paired with plenty of water.
“Indulging is cooling and refreshing for sure!” she said.
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Seattle, WA
Tired and Undermanned, New England Revolution Hits a Rocky Road in Seattle
When the journey is tough and the horizon seems far away, the athletes’ willpower becomes a spectacle of its own. That’s exactly what we saw last night in Seattle, where the worn-out and undermanned New England Revolution faced off against the Seattle Sounders FC. After a week full of challenges, fatigue finally won, resulting in a 2-0 loss at Lumen Field.
The first half showed promise. The Revs’ players demonstrated an initial spark, an energy that seemed capable of defying the inevitable. Precise passes, well-crafted plays, and a solid defense showed that the team was willing to fight to the end. But like a flame slowly dying out, the second half revealed tired legs and exhausted breath. Caleb Porter, the Revs’ coach, acknowledged his players’ effort. “I was proud of the guys’ effort,” he said after the game. “I know we lost 2-0, but there were a lot of good things in the game, especially given the circumstances.”
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The pieces just didn’t fit together. The last-minute absence of Dylan Borrero from the starting lineup made things even more complicated. However, every challenge also brings opportunities. That’s how Marcos Dias, a young striker from Revolution II, made his Major League Soccer debut. Dias almost scored his first league goal, a moment that could have changed the game’s narrative.
Porter was clear about his squad’s limitations. “We knew we didn’t have much depth,” he explained. “We knew Dylan would probably only play 45 minutes at most. It was a very complicated puzzle for us in this game. Normally, I would have rotated more, but we didn’t have anyone to rotate… [Dias] gave us an attacking option and some coverage on the wing. That’s why we called him up. I think he was the best, probably, in terms of offensive production with Revs II.”
The second half saw the Revs’ team unable to react, incapable of putting pressure on their opponent. The absence of players on the bench who could provide that extra push was a hard blow. Even so, Porter maintained his positive and optimistic stance. “They gave everything they had,” he reiterated. “They absolutely gave everything they had. Today just wasn’t enough.”
Now, with a whole week of rest ahead before the next match against Orlando City SC, the hope is that the players can recover physically and mentally. Injuries have been a thorn in the side for the New England Revolution, but there is a glimmer of hope. Captain Carles Gil is showing signs of improvement, and Porter hopes he can return to training soon. Borrero, on the other hand, remains a question mark, but the coach understands that his return from serious surgery requires patience and caution.
Porter was clear when talking about the near future. “I think Carles is getting better,” he said. “I hope he can start training next week. Dylan, I don’t know; I was shocked that he had to come out… I think a lot of that is because he’s coming back from major surgery. It’s a bit tough for him, and part of it is also because we don’t have depth, so we’re trying to fit him in.”
Before worrying about the next match, the Revolution’s focus should be on recovery and rediscovering the qualities that led them to a four-game winning streak last month. The league is unpredictable, and as we saw in this game, it only takes a moment for things to change drastically.
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