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BAKER CITY HERALD — 5A FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019 BAKER VOLLEYBALL Baker falls to Fruitland, loses a top player to injury ■ Sophomore hitter Lacy Churchfield suffers an ankle injury while making a kill By Gerry Steele gsteele@bakercityherald.com Baker entered Thursday’s nonleague home volleyball match with Fruitland having won 4 of its past 5 matches. But that momentum ended abruptly against the Grizzlies, with Baker falling 26-24, 25- 19, 25-17. But that wasn’t the loss for the Bulldogs. Baker also lost one of its top players, probably for the season, when sophomore Lacy Churchfi eld injured her right ankle while making a kill midway through the second set. Churchfi eld, an outside hit- ter/middle blocker, had to be helped from the fl oor and was taken to the locker room. Following the match, Baker coach Chelsea Hurliman said she was uncertain as to the severity of Churchfi eld’s injury. Churchfi eld’s injured ankle was wrapped in a bandage. Baker has just three match- es remaining during the regular season, and Hurliman said she doubts Churchfi eld will be able to return for any of those matches. Hurliman said the injury to a key player also affected Churchfi eld’s teammates. “Lacy getting hurt really showed in the girls,” Hurli- Kathy Orr/Baker City Herald Hailey Zikmund makes a set while Baker teammates Lauren Benson, middle, and Josie Lewis look on. man said. “It really affected them.” Baker already was having a rough time against the Idaho power. “Fruitland is a solid team,” Hurliman said. “They have very strong skills. They’re a force to be reckoned with.” In the fi rst set Baker actu- ally forged a 22-16 lead only to have Fruitland rally for the win. Baker trailed 19-17 in the second set when Churchfi eld was injured. Fruitland then scored six of the fi nal eight points. In the fi nal game, Baker led 2-1 before Fruitland pulled away to complete the sweep. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYOFFS Dodgers dominate Nationals in opener Walker Buehler allowed one hit over six innings, Max Muncy drove in three LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers runs and Los Angeles capitalized on overpowered the Nationals on the mistakes to beat Washington 6-0 in mound and at the plate, extending the Game 1 of their NL Division Series on dominance that led to a franchise-record Thursday night. 106 victories in the regular season right “Oh, they’re good. They’re really good,” on into the playoffs. Nationals manager Dave Martinez said. By Beth Harris AP Sports Writer “That’s why they have been in the post- season so many years in a row.” Buehler struck out eight, walked three and retired his fi nal seven batters after earning the start over veterans Clayton Kershaw and Hyun-Jin Ryu, whose 2.32 ERA was lowest in the ma- jors this season. Cardinals rally, then hold off Atlanta sion Series on Thursday night. The Cardinals fell behind ATLANTA — Back in the 3-1 — hurt by their normally playoffs for the fi rst time since reliable defense. But Paul 2015, the St. Louis Cardinals Goldschmidt homered in the look as gritty as ever. eighth, sparking a two-run The Atlanta Braves also outburst that tied it 3. In the started down a familiar path. ninth, the Cardinals blew it Marcell Ozuna and Kolten open against Braves closer Wong each hit two-run dou- Mark Melancon. bles in the ninth inning as the Dexter Fowler and Tommy Cardinals overcame shaky Edman singled before defense and a wild fi nish to Goldschmidt walked on four extend Atlanta’s postseason pitches to load the bases with misery, holding off the Braves one out. Melancon got ahead 7-6 in Game 1 of the NL Divi- of Ozuna with two quick By Paul Newberry AP Sports Writer strikes, only to give up a liner just inside the third-base bag that put St. Louis ahead for the fi rst time. Wong fi nished off Melancon with another two-run double, this one down the right-fi eld line. Seahawks edge Rams as late FG barely misses By Tim Booth AP Sports Writer SEATTLE — For all the other times when Seattle’s Russell Wilson was the best player on the fi eld and made highlight plays, this was different. It could have been the stage of prime time or facing a division nemesis in the Rams. Or the circumstances of building an early lead, losing it and then rallying once more in the fourth quarter. Whatever the reason, Seattle received a performance from Wilson that’ll be hard to top. “It was one of the best, I think,” Wilson said. Wilson’s 5-yard “Russell Wilson is playing touchdown pass to Chris Carson on out of his mind right now.” fourth-and-goal with — Eric Weddle, Los Angeles 2:28 gave Seattle Rams safety, talking about the lead, and the Se- the Seattle quarterback after ahawks held on for the Seahawks’ 30-29 win a 30-29 win over the Rams on Thursday night when Greg Zuerlein’s 44-yard fi eld goal with 11 seconds left missed wide right. Seattle earned a needed win against its NFC West foe after losing six of the past eight to the Rams. And while there were contributions from plenty of others, Wilson orchestrated a memorable night. Whether it was his throws from the pocket or when he was forced to improvise, Wilson was at his best. It was one stunning play after another from Seattle’s star, continuing the best start to a season in his career. Even his opponents were left in awe. “Russell Wilson is playing out of his mind right now,” Rams safety Eric Weddle said. Wilson was 17 of 23 for 268 and four touchdowns, and rushed for another 32 yards. He had touchdown passes of 13 yards to Tyler Lockett and 40 yards to DK Metcalf in the fi rst half. He threw a 10-yarder to David Moore in the third quarter and he had a fi nal answer after the Rams’ had taken a 29-24 lead. Wilson led Seattle 60 yards in 12 plays, helped during the drive by a roughing-the-passer call on Clay Matthews. After stalling inside the 10, Seattle faced fourth down at the 5. Wilson scrambled as he had all night, buying enough time to fi nd Carson open in the corner of the end zone. The running back scared nearly all of the 69,000 in attendance by juggling the pass before gaining control. Carson said he lost the pass in the stadium lights, which led to the juggle. “I thought Russell played one of the best games I’ve ever seen him play,” Seattle coach Pete Carroll said. Seattle appeared to wrap up the victory when Tedric Thompson made a juggling interception of Jared Goff’s pass while lying on the turf with 2:08 left. But the Rams forced Seattle to punt and took possession at their own 7 with 1:38 left. In just seven plays, Goff had the Rams to the Seattle 30 after a 28-yard strike to Gerald Everett. The Rams stalled and a 9-yard pass to Everett on third-down set up Zuerlein’s attempt. The snap was good, but the kick stayed just to the right. Zuerlein had hit three fi eld goals earlier in the game. “It’s one kick. He’s made a lot of big kicks for us. He’s going to continue to make a lot of big kicks for us,” Rams coach Sean McVay said. Goff fi nished 29 of 49 for 395 yards and one touch- down just days after throwing for a career-high 517 yards and tying an NFL record with 45 completions in a loss to Tampa Bay. Crossroads Carnegie Art Center Fall Fundraiser “Oktoberfest” Saturday, October 19, 2019 • 5:30-9:00pm Baker Event Center, 2600 East Street, Baker City Purchase your tickets before October 12th (No tickets available at the door) Tickets on sale at Crossroads, Betty’s Books, and online www.crossroads-arts.org Tickets $35.00 a person Includes Traditional German Meal catered by the Little Pig and Jacki’s Savory Sweets Includes a token for one beer or wine and $5.00 donated to the Hand to Heart Scholarship Fund Silent Auction • Dinner • Live Music Support your Local Art Center g nd urin Feat weiss Ba any” l e m Ge r e Ed Bois c of Old i s “Mu A New Kind of Fundraiser Supporting the Arts Casual • Fun • Relaxed Crossroads Needs Your Support Original Art Work by Megan McGuiness Signature Food and Spirits Provided by Sponsors Dennis and Terri Axness Oster/Cook Family Orville Chandler Ranch Lew Brothers Dr. Eric and Kristy Sandefur Baker City Realty Baker City Herald Baker Valley Physical Therapy Vision Wealth Management Loennig Family State Farm – Gregg Hinrichsen Baker County Heating and Cooling OTEC Lamb Family Janet Kahn Betty’s Books Intermountain Law PC Umpqua Bank AAUW – Baker Branch