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Giants Rally In The Sixth For Win

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October 15, 2014

San Francisco, CA – The Giants rallied in the sixth separating themselves from the Cardinals who usually stick close by. But a few throwing errors from first baseman Matt Adams gave San Francisco some breathing room by scoring three runs in the inning. That was enough for the 6-4 victory over St. Louis, bringing them within one win from returning to the World Series.

“The one inning started with [Juan] Perez,” said Giants manager Bruce Bochy. “He goes up there and finds a way to get a walk and, of course, [Brandon] Crawford had a big day today. And [Matt] Duffy lays down a great bunt, and then you’re hoping to put the ball in play and good things happen.”

“Anytime you put pressure on the defense, you have the opportunity for good things to happen,” Buster Posey said.

Pinch-hitter Perez leadoff the inning with a walk, Brandon Crawford lined a single to right field putting two on with no outs. Pinch-hitter Matt Duffy’s sacrifice bunt advanced both runners before Gregor Blanco’s infield hit scored in Perez to tie the game 4-4. Adams throw home to catcher Tony Cruz was not in time to tag Perez out at the plate with the home plate umpire ruling him safe.

Joe Panik hit another grounder to Adams, who threw wide left to second baseman Kolten Wong in a attempt to rally a double play but failed resulting in a fielder’s choice. Crawford scored extending the San Francisco’s lead 5-4. Posey who went 2-for-3 with a sacrifice fly and two RBI singles drove in three runs. He knocked a single to center field in the sixth driving in Blanco making it a 6-4 game.

“Flip the script, we were down 3-1 in St. Louis two years ago, so we have that fresh in our minds,” said Posey. “We know we’re going to have a tough game tomorrow.”

After going two innings of no score, the Giants took advantage of the Cardinals bullpen. For the first three innings, St. Louis leadoff with a hit, and Matt Holliday kept the offense going when he doubled in the fourth. Adams followed with a single, Jhonny Peralta hit into a double play scoring in Holliday making it a 3-1 game.

Then Wong took Ryan Vogelsong deep on a solo shot extending the Cardinals lead 4-1. That chased Vogelsong off the mound who showed signs of struggle in the first. He tossed three frames, surrendering seven hits, four runs, two walks, struck out one and gave up one home run. Vogelsong lasted three innings, the shortest postseason start of his career.

“They jumped on me early and I never really got a chance to settle in,” Vogelsong said. “We saw it with [John] Lackey yesterday, that first inning can be tough when guys are on base and you don’t really get a chance to settle in and he really did a good job of rebounding but they stayed on me.”

“He was a little up,” said Bochy. “He’s missing his spots more than his last start. You know it’s kind of a rough start for him. The first ball hit, looked like it hit the lip and ends up getting a double on that ball. Gregor missed getting the other ball. He had some tough luck and that added to some missed spots he had tonight.”

St. Louis set the tone early in the first, Matt Carpenter grounded a ball past second baseman Panik and it was ruled a double. Vogelsong walked Jon Jay putting two on with one out. Adams followed knocking a single to left field driving in Carpenter making it a 1-0 game. Peralta grounded out to third basemen Pablo Sandoval rallying the double play to end the threat. Sandoval to shortstop Crawford at second base to first baseman Brandon Belt.

The Giants clapped back, leadoff Blanco hit a fly ball to center field, but center fielder Jay dropped the ball off his glove. Blanco safe at second, Panik followed with a single to right putting two on in the corners with no outs. Posey’s sacrifice fly tied the game 1-1. Sandoval grounded into a double play to end the inning, ironic that he rallied the double play to end top of the first.

Wong stayed hot, he leadoff the second with a double followed by A.J. Pierzynski’s RBI single extending St. Louis’ lead 2-1. Vogelsong forced Randal Grichuk to pop out but walked Carpenter putting two on with two outs. Pitching coach Dave Righetti came out to the mound to calm Vogelsong down and it worked because he struck out Jay to end the inning.

San Francisco didn’t give up, Posey drove in his second run of the night after he hit a RBI single in the third cutting the lead in half 4-2. Shelby Miller walked Sandoval putting two on with two outs, Hunter Pence’s RBI single up the middle trimmed the lead down to one. The Giants scored two runs keeping their offense alive.

“Big day, three RBI’s,” Bochy said. “Had some huge RBI’s, two-out hits and getting that insurance run, that second run, to give us a two-run lead. That’s always huge.”

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‘Donald Trump Is Not a God:’ Rep. Bennie Thompson Blasts Trump’s Call to Jail Him

“Donald Trump is not a god,” U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., told The Grio during a recent interview, reacting to Trump’s unsupported claims that the congressman, along with other committee members like vice chair and former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, destroyed evidence throughout the investigation.

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U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said he not intimidated by President-elect Donald Trump, who, during an interview on “Meet the Press,” called for the congressman to be jailed for his role as chairman of the special congressional committee investigating Trump’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, mob attack on the U.S. Capitol.

“Donald Trump is not a god,” Thompson told The Grio during a recent interview, reacting to Trump’s unsupported claims that the congressman, along with other committee members like vice chair and former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, destroyed evidence throughout the investigation.

“He can’t prove it, nor has there been any other proof offered, which tells me that he really doesn’t know what he’s talking about,” said the 76-year-old lawmaker, who maintained that he and the bipartisan Jan. 6 Select Committee – which referred Trump for criminal prosecution – were exercising their constitutional and legislative duties.

“When someone disagrees with you, that doesn’t make it illegal; that doesn’t even make it wrong,” Thompson said, “The greatness of this country is that everyone can have their own opinion about any subject, and so for an incoming president who disagrees with the work of Congress to say ‘because I disagree, I want them jailed,’ is absolutely unbelievable.”

When asked by The Grio if he is concerned about his physical safety amid continued public ridicule from Trump, whose supporters have already proven to be violent, Thompson said, “I think every member of Congress here has to have some degree of concern, because you just never know.”

This story is based on a report from The Grio.

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City of Oakland Celebrates Reopening of Main Library

“Libraries are such critical facilities for all Oaklanders, whether it’s children coming to story-time, adults reading the newspapers or borrowing the latest novels, and people engaging with a range of services and programs that the library hosts,” said Council President and District 2 Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas. “Such library services and programs are only possible when the facility’s electricity, heating, roof, and lighting are fixed and running efficiently. I’m proud to join this re-opening of our Main Public Library.”

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Left to Right- Jamie Turbak, Director of Library Services, LaTonda Simmons, Assistant City Administrator, Nikki Bas, President Oakland City Council, Shen Thao, Mayor of Oakland, Carroll Fife, Oakland City Councilmember District 3, Harold Duffey, Assistant City Administrator, Sean Maher, Projects Coordinator. Photo by Kevin Hicks.

The branch had been closed since May for critical infrastructure upgrades

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The City of Oakland leadership and community partners gathered to celebrate the reopening of the Main Library after completion of critical infrastructure upgrades to enhance the library’s facilities and provide a better experience for patrons.

Renovations include new roof installation, skylight repair, critical electrical system upgrades, new boiler control system installation, auditorium heating and cooling system installation, and improvements to lighting, flooring and ceilings throughout the building.

“This is truly something to celebrate, the reopening of our wonderful Main Library! I congratulate the staff and our partners for this important project to make the Main Library a more comfortable place for everyone for years to come, said Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. “Thank you to Oakland voters and the California State Library for making these crucial improvements possible.”

“Public libraries are a wonderful resource for our residents, offering a safe space for learning and being,” said District 3 Councilmember Carroll Fife. “It is critical to improve and modernize our libraries so more members of our community can utilize and enjoy them. I’m excited that the necessary renovations to the Main Library have been completed successfully and thank everyone involved, particularly the City team, who helped secured the necessary grant funds for this work.”

“I am proud of the City staff and project partners who kept this important project on schedule and under budget,” said Assistant City Administrator G. Harold Duffey. “The library is an incredibly important resource for our community members, and this project is an investment into the library’s future.”

“December 2nd was a momentous occasion for Oakland Public Library as we proudly reopened the doors of the Main Library following extensive infrastructure repairs,” said Director of Library Services Jamie Turbak. “Closing the Main Library for six months was no easy decision, as it serves as the central hub for our library system and is truly the heart of Oakland. Yet, this renovation was essential, representing more than just physical upgrades—it reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a safe, welcoming space for everyone.”

The City Administrator Jestin Johnson also attended the press conference and signalled his support for the completion of the record-setting completion of the renovations. Gay Plair Cobb, a newly appointed Library Commissioner said the Library represents the soul and brains of our community.

The Oakland Public Library secured funding for these crititcal repairs through a variety of sources. The California State Library’s Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program awarded the Main Branch $4.2 million. To comply with the grant terms, the City of Oakland provided matching funds through Measures KK, as approved by the Oakland City Council in October 2023.

The Main Library will host an Open House to celebrate the reopening on February 22, 2025, 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

About the Oakland Public Library

The Oakland Public Library is a part of the City of Oakland in California and has been in existence since 1878. Locations include 16 neighborhood branches, a Main Library, a Second Start Adult Literacy Program, the Oakland Tool Lending Library, and the African American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO). The Oakland Public Library empowers all people to explore, connect, and grow. Oaklandlibrary.org

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Biden’s Legacy Secured with Record-Setting Black Judicial Appointments

His record surpasses previous efforts by his predecessors. President Jimmy Carter appointed 37 Black judges, including seven Black women. In stark contrast, Donald Trump’s first term resulted in only two Black women appointed out of 234 lifetime judicial nominations. The White House said Biden’s efforts show a broader commitment to racial equity and justice.

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President Joe Biden’s commitment to diversifying the federal judiciary has culminated in a historic achievement: appointing 40 Black women to lifetime judgeships, the most of any president in U.S. history.

Biden has appointed 62 Black judges, cementing his presidency as one focused on promoting equity and representation on the federal bench.

The White House said Biden’s efforts show a broader commitment to racial equity and justice.

Meanwhile, Trump has vowed to dismantle key civil rights protections, including the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division.

“Having the Black woman’s experience on the federal bench is extremely important because there is a different kind of voice that can come from the Black female from the bench,” Delores Jones-Brown, professor emeritus at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, told reporters.

Lena Zwarensteyn of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights told reporters that these district court judges are often the first and sometimes the final arbiters in cases affecting healthcare access, education equity, fair hiring practices, and voting rights.

“Those decisions are often the very final decisions because very few cases actually get heard by the U.S. Supreme Court,” Zwarensteyn explained.

Biden’s nomination of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court further reflects his commitment to judicial diversity. Jackson became the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s highest court.

Patrick McNeil, spokesperson for the Leadership Conference, pointed out that over half of Biden’s Black female judicial appointees have backgrounds as civil rights attorneys and public defenders, experience advocates consider essential for a balanced judiciary.

Meanwhile, Congress remains divided over the expansion of federal judgeships. Legislation to add 66 new judgeships—approved unanimously by the Senate in August—stalled in the GOP-controlled House until after the election. House Republicans proposed distributing the new judgeships over the next decade, giving three administrations a say in appointments. President Biden, however, signaled he would veto the bill if it reached his desk.

Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., argued the delay was a strategic move to benefit Trump’s potential return to office. “Donald Trump has made clear that he intends to expand the power of the presidency and giving him 25 new judges to appoint gives him one more tool at his disposal,” Nadler said.