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Baltimore Ravens found a way to win when they didnt play their best
football.That type of performance could go a long way in helping them rebound
from a 5-11 finish in 2015.While the re-tooled offense struggled to make big
plays, the Ravens defense took over and shut down the Buffalo Bills in a 13-7
victory in the season opener. It was just the type of game Baltimore would have
struggled to win last year.We didnt make critical mistakes down the stretch,
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. We did not have critical penalties down the
stretch. We played with discipline. We didnt give up big plays on offense or
defense.Buffalos running attack, which averaged a league-leading 152 yards per
game last season, managed just 65 yards on 24 carries. Bills quarterback Tyrod
Taylor completed just 15 of 22 passes for 111 yards against Baltimores revamped
secondary led by Eric Weddle, who was signed in the offseason to provide more
veteran leadership.Last year, the Ravens repeatedly failed to come up with an
important stop in the fourth quarter and lost nine games by eight points or
fewer. This time, Baltimore the defense aggressively attacked the ball and held
the Bills scoreless in the second half.And when the game could have gone either
way in the final quarter, the Ravens responded by not allowing a first down. A
37-yard field goal by Justin Tucker with 5:39 remaining sealed the win.While
Harbaugh said he does not put much thought into last seasons struggles, it is
still on the minds of many players. Cornerback Jimmy Smith said he and his
teammates felt a sense of urgency and wanted to set a positive tone moving
forward.Everybody in here (had) been a part of last year, so we know that no
matter what happens, the game always comes down to the last two minutes, Smith
said. So, as a defense, when youre in that position, you want to go out there
and make a big play or stop them and make sure they dont get behind you and
score -- in a tight game like that especially.The Ravens were also helped by
several regular starters returning from season-ending injuries , including
quarterback Joe Flacco, running back Justin Forsett, receiver Steve Smith, tight
end Dennis Pitta and linebacker Terrell Suggs. Each of the players had a key
role in the win and none of them appeared to be hampered by last years
ailments.It felt good seeing all those faces out there that we didnt see at the
end of the year last year, Forsett said. It was good to be back there with the
boys.For Harbaugh, the win didnt have any special meaning except that the Ravens
improved to 1-0. The focus has already turned to an important divisional game
against the Cleveland Browns in Week 2.We just have to move into the next one,
Harbaugh said. I was really happy we won. It was really important to win the
game. Was it more important than any other year? I dont know. I
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In Europe, top teams seem to be largely happy with their squads after spending
nearly $1 billion in the off-season. And although English league clubs are
unlikely to splash cash in January, Arsenal and Chelsea could be tempted to
strengthen their squads with new strikers. SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants manager Bruce
Bochy didnt take kindly to what he believed were two intentional pitches thrown
inside at Buster Posey, and wound up getting ejected for the first time this
season.Brandon Crawford felt the same way and paid the Diamondbacks back the
best way he could.Crawford drove in three runs and came within a triple of
hitting for the cycle, Jeff Samardzija overcame a shaky first inning to win and
San Francisco beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 on Friday night.Crawfords home
run came shortly after Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin (4-7) threw two
consecutive pitches that nearly hit Posey. The second went behind Posey and
nearly hit him in the back, causing home plate umpire Quinn Wolcott to warn both
dugouts.Bochy came out after Wolcott issued the warnings and was ejected.That
kind of fired me up, Crawford said. When (Posey) walked I wanted to make them
pay for doing that. Im not going to sugarcoat it, thats what I was going
for.Brandon Belt walked four times and scored for the Giants after earlier in
the day being voted by fans to fill the final spot on the NL roster for next
weeks All-Star Game.Crawfords homer was his ninth of the season, and he also
singled, walked and doubled.Corbins pitches close to Posey followed on the heels
of Samardzija hitting Arizonas Jean Segura -- who homered leading off the game
-- in the top of the second.I understand theyre not happy their guy got hit but
I cant have Buster being a target, Bochy said. They threw once at him, throws
another one thats up high at his back. Thats enough. Thats when guys get
hurt.Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale, who was ejected in the fifth for arguing
balls and strikes, defended Corbin.I just think he was trying to pitch in, Hale
said. He was trying to pitch in and the ball got away a little bit.Samardzija
(9-5) walked three and struck out six in 6 1/3 innings to win ffor the first
time in four starts.
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gave up two runs, both in the first inning. Samardzija also scored the go-ahead
run on a throwing error after doubling leading off the fifth.Three relievers
completed the seven-hitter.It was a tough way to start the game but I like the
way it finished, Samardzija said.Crawford had an RBI single in the third, walked
in the fifth and doubled in the seventh.Corbin allowed five runs over 4 2/3
innings. The left-hander walked five with one strikeout.Gregor Blanco hit a
pinch-hit home run in the eighth for the Giants.After the game the Diamondbacks
announced they traded closer Brad Ziegler to the Boston Red Sox for two
prospects.HITTING PITCHERSCorbin and Samardzija earn their money on the mound
but both continue to show their skills at the plate. Corbin singled in the
second inning to give him 13 hits this season, tops among all pitchers in the
majors. Samardzijas double in the third is his third extra-base hit this
season.TRAINERS ROOMDiamondbacks: RHP Zack Grienke (left oblique strain) is
feeling better but has not started playing catch. ... INF Chris Owings (left
foot plantar fasciitis) and OF David Peralta (low back sprain) took batting
practice before the game.Giants: OF Hunter Pence (hamstring) ran the bases and
will continue with baseball activities throughout the weekend. ... RHP Matt Cain
allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings with Triple-A Sacramento. . 2B Joe Panik
(concussion) took grounders and hit off a tee before the game.UP
NEXTDiamondbacks: LHP Robbie Ray (4-7) makes his third start against the Giants
this season Saturday. Ray pitched six scoreless innings to win at AT&T Park
on April 19.Giants: RHP Jake Peavy (5-7) seeks his 18th career win against
Arizona. ' ' '