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A’s Rally Back To Beat The Yankees

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May 28, 2015

Oakland, CA – The good thing about a bad start to the season is there’s plenty of baseball left to play to turn things around. The A’s did just that as they rallied back to tie the game before taking the lead in the seventh. Bay Area native CC Sabatiha was the staring Yankees pitcher to kick off the four-game series. He tossed four shutout innings until surrendering two home runs.

“Obviously we’ve been looking for one big hit,” Oakland’s manager Bob Melvin said. “Certainly the way things were going with runners in scoring position, it was a struggle again for a little while, but Lawrie’s hit was huge, to get us back to even.”

The A’s remained patient before exploding on offense to beat New York 5-4. They chipped away at a 3-0 lead the Yankees established early. Billy Burns and Brett Lawrie went yard off Sabathia in the fifth and sixth frames. Oakland had an opportunity to get the offense going in the fourth but Sabathia struck out two batters back-to-back to end the inning after loading the bases.

“Just coming in everyday, knowing we have the ability to not only come back and then go ahead, that’s huge, and we played the game the right way,” said Lawrie. “Ben Zobrist with a great at-bat tonight, that was pretty much the whole game right there.”

The Yankees Brian McCann went 3-for-4 with a solo shot to right field in the second. Alex Rodriguez led off the fourth with a single, Mark Teixeria walked and McCann singled up the middle sending Rodriguez home. Zobrist threw home while Rodriguez alluded Josh Phegley trying to tag him out.

“That was not pretty,” Rodriguez said referring to his tag at home plate. “That looked like Shaquille O’Neal coming off a pick. I’m glad they got it right.”

The initial call was that Rodriguez was out as he tagged the back of home plate, New York challenged the play and the call was overturned, Rodriguez was safe. The Yankees extended their lead 2-0 but weren’t done yet. Rodriguez scored in Brett Gardner in the fifth and tied Barry Bonds for second place on the all time list with his 1,996th career RBI.

“He’s one of the greats and this is kind of special because he’s also a friend,” said Rodriguez when asked about tying Bonds on the all time hit list.

Kendall Graveman made his sixth start after being called back up from Triple-A Nashville last Saturday. He tossed 5 2/3 frames, allowed seven hits, three runs, two walks, four strikeouts and one home run. Graveman allowed his 4th home run this season. That ended 32 consecutive innings without an earned run from an A’s starting pitcher.

“He was in between what we’ve seen in his best but hung in there,” Melvin said of Graveman’s performance. “Particularly McCann got some good swings off him but he held in there just enough. Talking about three runs which isn’t too bad.”

Heading into the sixth Oakland was down 3-1. Lawrie’s two-run shot tied the game 3-3. Sabathia was sent to the mound in the sixth when he put two on with a single to Phegley to leadoff the inning, and a free pass to Mark Canha. David Carpenter replaced the southpaw loading the bases with a single to Marcus Semien and a walk to Zobrist extending the A’s lead 4-3. Butler’s sacrifice fly made it a 5-3 game before Stephen Vogt popped out to third to end the inning.

“It’s tough. They get the runs early and you want to be able to hold that lead and get the ball to the back of our bullpen,” said Sabathia. “I wasn’t able to do that.”

Oakland’s bullpen got vicious and shutdown New York’s offense. This might’ve been the best we’ve seen, the bullpen retired eight batters through both the seventh and eighth frames. Abad retired Didi Gregorius to end the sixth stranding two and Gardner to leadoff the seventh flying out to left field. While Evan Scribner retired the next five batters, striking out two to end the eighth.

The Yankees tried to rally in the ninth when Tyler Clippard walked Gregorius and gave up a single to Gardner putting two on with two outs. But he forced Chase Headley to fly out to center field to end the game. The A’s snapped a 12-game losing streak in one-run games at home that dated back to September 6, 2014. It was the longest such streak in Athletics history.

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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.