Queensland 5 for 222 (Burns 78*, Reardon 61) beat Western Australia 6 for 221 (Voges 85, Bancroft 65*, Feldman 2-30) by 5 wickets Queensland have stolen a march on the rest of the field in the Matador Cup, comfortably securing their third win in as many matches in a rain-truncated affair against Western Australia at the WACA Ground in Perth.In a tournament with a fixture list that is slightly skewed, with Brisbane and Perth hosting most of their matches before the action moves to Sydney, Queensland lead the points table with 12 points, before New South Wales have played a single match.Rain in the early afternoon reduced the match to 38 overs per side, after Western Australia captain Adam Voges won the toss and chose to bat. The home side were driven primarily by Voges innings of 85, with Cameron Bancroft making 65 in support. Their stand of 117 formed the backbone of the final score of 221. Ben Cutting and Luke Feldman claimed two wickets apiece for Queensland, while wrist spinner Mitch Swepson was economical in his eight overs.Queenslands pursuit wobbled early to 3 for 77, before the sometime Test opener Joe Burns found a willing ally in Nathan Reardon. Their stand of 116 put the target well within reach, and Burns hung around to ensure the Bulls did not slip up against Western Australia as South Australia had done over the weekend. Lance Stephenson Lakers Jersey . LOUIS -- Rookie Tavon Austin has missed another day of practice, lessening the odds hell be ready for the St. Vlade Divac Jersey . Zvonareva, who won the tournament in 2009 and 10, couldnt handle her opponents big groundstrokes in only her third event back after 17 months out with a shoulder injury. Zvonareva made her comeback in January in Shenzhen and played in the Australian Open but lost her first matches at both tournaments. http://www.lakersteamofficial.com/Jamaal-Wilkes-Lakers-Jersey/ . 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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics open up the post-trade deadline portion of their season Tuesday in Anaheim, both having made it clear that they have given up on contending for a playoff spot.Both teams traded their top starting pitchers this season, in terms of victories, on Monday.The Angels traded Hector Santiago to Minnesota, even though Santiago (10-4, 4.25 ERA) has won seven decisions in a row. He will likely win American League Pitcher of the Month honors for July after going 6-0 with a 1.78 ERA in six starts.The As traded Rich Hill to the Dodgers, though Hill is currently on the disabled list with a blister on his finger. Hill is 9-3 with a 2.25 ERA in 14 starts, having missed all of June with a groin injury.Angels general manager Billy Eppler told MLB.com the trade of Santiago was more about what they were getting than what they were giving up. Los Angeles acquired veteran pitcher Ricky Nolasco, but the key to the trade was pitcher Alex Meyer, a highly-regarded pitching prospect.I think for us to get to where we are now to where we want to go, we have to take a little more of a risk than the play-it-safe type, Eppler added. Alex Meyer represents that. He has an extraordinary ceiling of potential that we hope to be able to harness and reap the rewards of.For the As, knowing that Hill -- along with outfielder Josh Reddick, also traded to the Dodgers for a package of minor leaaguers -- will be free agents at the end of the season played a part in making the deal.ddddddddddddIts tough, As pitcher Sonny Gray told the San Francisco Chronicle. But you know its going to happen one way or another, either theyre going to try to get guys or get rid of guys. Everyone knows its coming, at least.The Angels also traded Joe Smith, their best set-up man in the bullpen the last few years, though he recently had been replaced by Cam Bedrosian for the eight-inning spot.Smith, eligible for free agency at end of the season, went to the Cubs for pitching prospect Jesus Castillo.The Angels and As open the series Tuesday tied for last place in the American League West and are hoping to at least finish strong.Matt Shoemakers name popped up in trade discussions as well, but he instead will make the start for the Angels on Tuesday. His record of 5-11 is a bit misleading, considering his ERA of 4.17 is actually better than Santiagos.Shoemaker has had some outstanding performances this season.He shut out Baltimore on three hits over 7 1/3 innings on May 21, then silenced Cleveland on three hits over eight frames on June 11.Most recently, Shoemaker threw a shutout against the Chicago White Sox on July 16.Sean Manaea, 3-5 with a 4.57 ERA in 15 games (14 starts), will start for Oakland. ' ' '
