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Giants Fall To Pirates, Skid Continues With 4-3 Loss

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11 years ago

June 1, 2015

San Francisco, CA – The month of May was extraordinary for the Giants. They recorded eight shutouts last month, all of which came here at AT&T Park. San Francisco was the only team in the National League to tally at least eight shutouts at home in one calendar month. Despite two recent losses the Giants still won 13 of their last 17 games and 16 of their last 23.

But tonight their skid continued as they fell 4-3 to the Pirates. San Francisco lost their third consecutive game to start the month of June. Many would refer to the month as “June Swoon”. The Giants have been known to play bad baseball in June but it’s too early to give San Francisco the moniker. There’s still a lot of baseball left to turn things around.

“I just made too many mistakes in the fifth,” said Ryan Vogelsong. “They’re always great (when asked about the defense tonight). You kind of get used to it. [Angel] Pagan made an unbelievable catch. [Hunter] Pence made an unbelievable catch.”

Andrew McCutchen was robbed of two opportunities to record multiple RBI’s because the Giants defense shut him down. Both Angel Pagan and Hunter Pence denied McCutchen extra runs in the third and fifth innings. Pagan lunged for McCutchen’s fly ball that looked like it would sail to score in a few runs with the bases loaded. As a result his sacrifice fly drove in only one run.

Pence picked up speed to outrun McCutchen’s fly ball to right field in the fifth resulting in another sacrifice fly to tie the game 2-2. Chris Stewart led off the inning with a double, Gerrit Cole reached first on a fielder’s choice and Harrison was hit by pitch. Vogelsong issued a free pass to Gregory Polanco to load the bases again. McCutchen drove in Cole, and Walker followed with a double to score in both Harrison and Polanco giving Pittsburg a 4-2 lead.

“A lot of good things happened. We had two plays in the outfield. Angel, saved some runs along with Pence’s play,” said San Francisco’s manager Bruce Bochy. “We made one mistake there. Against a guy like we faced tonight, you have to execute. We just couldn’t quite do it but our defense saved us from letting that game get away.”

The Giants got on the board early. Brandon Belt cleared the bases in the first giving San Francisco a 2-0 lead. Nori Aoki lead off with a single and advanced to second on a wild pitch. Pence reached first safely on a throwing error by shortstop, Jung Ho Kang. With two on, Cole struck out Buster Posey but gave up a double to Belt to drive in two runs before forcing Brandon Crawford to fly out.

Cole yielded a pair of unearned runs before shutting down the Giant’s offense. He was named the National League’s Pitcher of the Month for April and has thrown six or more innings allowing two-or-fewer runs in each of his last five starts, posting a 1.53 ERA during that span. His eight wins are tied for the most in the Majors. Cole scattered five hits over seven frames, striking out nine.

“He’s having a great year, and he’s got the stuff to pitch out of that jam in the sixth,” Bochy said. “That was pretty much our undoing. We had two good hitters up, and he made the pitches to stop it.”

San Francisco had a chance to tie the game in the eighth but a Pirates fan interference robbed the Giants of a potential run. Pittsburgh challenged that a fan interfered with outfielder Polanco’s attempt to catch Posey’s fly ball in foul territory.

Prior to that play, Pence grounded out and Aoki scored to cut the lead down to one. With two outs in the inning, the call was reviewed and overturned ending the frame. By MLB rules, if a fan interrupts play, that’s an automatic out and the fan is ejected. The fan was ejected before helping his team end the inning nixing any possibility for the Giants to score.

“How about the irony that the game has and the guy had a Pirate jersey on,” said Pittsburgh’s manager Clint Hurdle. “I don’t know if he thought he could make the catch and hand it to Gregory or maybe help Gregory. It was the right call.”

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Prostate Cancer is Twice as Likely to Kill Black Men. Talking to Your Doctor Could Help Save Your Life

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The American Cancer Society recommends that African American men speak with their doctor at age 45 about whether prostate cancer screening is right for them. Men at even higher risk should have that discussion at age 40, especially those with one or more close relatives who were diagnosed at an early age.

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Prostate Cancer is Twice as Likely to Kill Black Men. Talking to Your Doctor Could Help Save Your Life

American Cancer Society board member Dr. Robert Winn discusses risk factors for the disease and why too many Black men still aren’t getting screened

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and as both a Black man and a cancer center director, I know many men in our community think it’s bad luck to talk about cancer. But I’m here to tell you it’s bad luck not to talk about it.

We, Black men in the U.S., are nearly 70% more likely than White men to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. We’re also twice as likely to die from the disease.

But I’m telling you, if you’re diagnosed early, you can still enjoy a long, happy life doing the things you love, whether that’s playing with grandkids or staying active in your community. That’s because although it can become a serious illness, most men diagnosed with prostate cancer won’t die from it.

In fact, more than 3.5 million U.S. men who’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer are still alive today. And when it’s diagnosed early, you boost your odds of survival. It’s that simple.

Generally, prostate cancer is most likely to develop after age 50, but when it develops in Black men, they tend to be younger. That means we need to be on the ball about understanding our personal risk. The risk factors include a family history of prostate cancer and certain genetic health risks that come from a parent.

When it comes to family medical history, we need to get a lot better at talking. For me, it turned out I had uncles who’d died from prostate and other cancers, but I didn’t always know that, so I couldn’t use that information to help me make smarter screening choices.

The American Cancer Society recommends that African American men speak with their doctor at age 45 about whether prostate cancer screening is right for them. Men at even higher risk should have that discussion at age 40, especially those with one or more close relatives who were diagnosed at an early age.

Look, I get that no one looks forward to a screening, but it typically starts with just a simple blood test, called a prostate-specific antigen, or PSA.

Even if you end up needing a digital rectal exam, it takes less than a minute and could save your life. So, what I say to people is, what’s the price of your life? Isn’t it worth a minute of being uncomfortable?

Brothers, this is essential for you to know: just because you’re feeling good doesn’t mean you don’t have early-stage prostate cancer. By the time you start to actually experience symptoms, the disease could be at an advanced stage and might be harder to treat.”

Prostate cancer is significantly impacting our fathers, our brothers, and our sons. That’s why the American Cancer Society is working with health systems and professionals in your community to help remove barriers in the fight against the disease.

We can help you find low-cost or free screening locations. And for men who need cancer treatment, the American Cancer Society can reduce the financial burden of traveling to medical appointments by providing free rides and, if you live far away from where you receive treatment, a free place to stay.

When it comes to prostate cancer screening, one size doesn’t fit all. So, it’s important for all men – and especially Black men – to talk to their doctor about what’s best for them based on their age, risk, and health history. Please make that appointment, because we don’t want you to risk missing out on the best years of your life.

For more information, call the American Cancer Society’s 24/7 helpline at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

Dr. Robert Winn is a nationally recognized physician-scientist and researcher. He currently serves as cancer center director at Temple Health’s Fox Chase Cancer Center. Since 2021, he has served on the board of directors for the American Cancer Society, a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

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Longtime BWOPA Member Brendalyn Goodall Appointed to California Workforce Development Board

Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed longtime Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) member Brendalynn Goodall to the California Workforce Development Board. Goodall, an Oakland resident with decades of experience in public service, has held leadership positions focused on

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Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed longtime Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) member Brendalynn Goodall to the California Workforce Development Board.

Goodall, an Oakland resident with decades of experience in public service, has held leadership positions focused on employment, aging services and assistance for underserved communities.

“Brendalynn will be a great addition to this Board,” said Gay Plair Cobb, who served as former state Assemblyman Sandre Swanson’s alternate to the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB).

“She understands that California’s non-profit organizations serve persons who have the most significant barriers to their labor market success and that the Board should help these groups navigate the complicated requirements of state funding.

“In other words, she will be a strong advocate for our most marginalized populations. Her voice is needed now, more than ever.”

CWDB works with the governor to shape workforce policies, programs and investments designed to strengthen the state’s economy. It collaborates with employers, workers, labor organizations, educational institutions, community groups and California’s 45 local workforce development boards to expand access to quality jobs and respond to regional employment needs.

According to the board, its work includes coordinating state programs and guiding investments in workforce training and development.

BWOPA California celebrated the appointment, describing Goodall as a dedicated advocate for workers, families and older adults.

“Her appointment reflects a lifetime of leadership, service, and unwavering commitment to strengthening California’s workforce and expanding opportunity for all,” the organization stated in a press release.

Goodall served as summer jobs program coordinator in the Oakland Mayor’s Office from 2012 to 2014. In that position, she helped connect young people with employment opportunities and job experience.

Before joining the Mayor’s Office, Goodall was division manager for Aging and Adult Services in the City of Oakland Human Services Department from 2002 to 2011. She previously served as senior services supervisor and program director for the city’s Department of Aging, Health and Human Services from 1990 to 2002.

Goodall is also a member of the California Commission on Aging, which advises the governor and state officials on policies and programs affecting older Californians.