Astro to reach during that span was Brandon Barnes on a sixth-inning error. Martinez also collected the other hit, an inning-opening single to left in the seventh. He never advanced past first. Raul Ibanez hit his team-leadin

Eddie Jones says no one wants England to win the Grand Slam and believes that was behind the Welsh Rugby Union releasing a statement on Joe Marler. The loosehead prop was cleared to play against France on Saturday after a Six Nations disciplinary hearing accepted his explanation after being caught on referee Craig Jouberts microphone calling Wales Samson Lee a gypsy boy in the hosts 25-21 win at Twickenham.The WRU released a statement on Thursday expressing their surprise at the decision not to sanction Marler but the England head coach told Sky Sports News HQ that the timing of the release was not coincidental. Eddie Jones says no one wants England to win the Grand Slam I think everyone is keen for England not to win the Grand Slam, lets be real about it, Jones said. So Wales will be happy if we dont win the Grand Slam and they are happy to do anything to upset us in preparation for the Grand Slam, its as simple as that.Why else would they [put the statement out just before Jones press conference]? The whole thing has been dealt with. This is why you have citing commissions and you have review panels, for those people to deal with it. WRU surprised by Marler decision Welsh Rugby Union surprised by lack of sanction for Englands Joe Marler Once they have made their decision then you get on with it. You dont say it is wrong that they made the decision, youve got to get on with it and thats what happened and Wales have decided not to do that. Why? Well, there has only got to be one reason.How they behave - we talk about values in rugby. I know I have been criticised for values in rugby. You talk about values in rugby, lets have a look at them now.Warren Gatland apologised on Wednesday for referring to Marlers gypsy boy remark as banter but Jones said the Wales head coach would have had nothing to do with the release from the WRU. England prop Joe Marler clashed with Wales front-row Samson Lee in the Six Nations fixture between the sides Asked about the Welsh stance on the situation at the start of his Thursday press conference, Jones said: Maybe they [WRU] dont know whether they are Arthur or Martha.There was a decision made, that is what we have these judiciary committees for. I said I would let the process run its route - it has run its route.I dont think it has got anything to do with Warren [Gatland]. He has got in trouble for what he said, so lets leave it at that. England beat Wales 25-21 at Twickenham Jones was also asked if he thought Marlers comment had been racist and said: I spoke to Joe about the situation and said it was inappropriate.The England coach has selected Mako Vunipola to start at loosehead in their Grand Slam decider against France on Saturday but he insisted Marler has not been left out on the back of the incident with Lee and sought to draw a line under the row. Jones issues instructions during an England training session Absolutely not. [Starting with Vunipola] suits the way we are going to play at the weekend, Jones said.We have a Grand Slam in front of us and a Grand Slam is much more interesting than something that was said seven days ago. Also See: Englands Six Nations stars Gatland apologises for comment Sky Sports Rugby Union podcast Care, Vunipola start in Paris Raimel Tapia Jersey .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. John Vander Wal Jersey . 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Houston won 3-0 to advance to face New York in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Last in the game, Di Vaio and Romero got into a shoving match with several Houston players. Romero appeared to elbow and kick Houston defender Kofi Sarkodie.SEATTLE - At this point in the season when things should be coming together, there is a sense that the Houston Astros are falling apart. The Astros went down to their sixth straight defeat Tuesday night as Seattle Mariners right-hander Aaron Harang matched his career low in yielding just two hits in a complete-game 4-0 shutout victory. Harang (3-6) had a season-high 10 strikeouts - the 12th time in his career with 10-or-more, and no walks. It was his 15th career complete game and eighth shutout. "Its kind of frustrating right now," said starter Bud Norris, who worked seven innings, allowing five hits and three runs. "Weve been through a slump before, but this one is really kind of getting to us. "The guys have been going out there, playing hard and thats not the problem. ... We need to keep picking up both sides of the ball and play as a unit - a 25-man roster have to pick everyone up." While the offence struggled, so did the defence. Spotty defence played a role in both the Mariners first two runs. In the first, Endy Chavez opened with a double into the right-field corner and advanced to third when shortstop Ronny Cedeno missed the relay. After two outs, Chavez scored on Norris wild pitch, on a 1-2 pitch to Ibanez. Then in the second inning it happened again. Nick Franklin opened with a double to right and right-fielder Trevor Crowes throw to second was wide of Cedeno for another error. The Astros have committed a major league-high 49 errors. Franklin advanced to third and scored on Michael Saunders sacrifice fly to deep left. "They were just bad throws," said Crowe, who threw both balls in from right field. "The first one I had a chance. The second one you just have to slow down and make a better throw. "Its very unfortunate, the way Bud pitched tonight." Houston has committed a major league high 49 errors. The Mariners have eight shutouts this season, tied with Cleveland for the most in the American League. The Astros have been shut out a league-high seven times. "He attacked the zone," Astros manager Bo Porter said of Harang. "I dont think it wasnt anything we werent prepared for; it just seemed like he missed barrels and changed speeds when he needed to." "When a team is going through a bit of a funk and you have that happening as an offence, sometimes guys get frustrated and try to do too much," Crowe said.dddddddddddd "We may be going through a bit of that right now." Mariners manager Eric Wedge said it was the command of his fastball that made Harang so effective against the Astros. "He was fantastic," Wedge said. "When he commands his fastball and it rides like it was tonight, and hes able to leverage it downhill and climb when he wants to, hes real good. When he does that his secondary stuff is locked in, too, like it was tonight. Harang allowed a two-out infield single to deep short by J.D. Martinez in the second inning. He then retired 16 of the next 17 batters, as the only Astro to reach during that span was Brandon Barnes on a sixth-inning error. Martinez also collected the other hit, an inning-opening single to left in the seventh. He never advanced past first. Raul Ibanez hit his team-leading 13th home run - his second in as many nights - in the sixth inning. It was his 74th career home run at Safeco Field, the most by any player. Norris (5-6), who walked just one and struck out six, was not 100 per cent. He was sent home Monday because of cold-like symptoms and wasnt much improved by game time Tuesday. Porter said for Norris to step up under those conditions "was outstanding." "I appreciate the compliment but Im still pretty frustrated with the result unfortunately," Norris said. "We need to pick it up. "You have to go out there every fifth day. That is my job. I understand Im not going to feel 100 per cent every start, but to go out there and do battle for my team is what Ive always played the game to do." The Mariners added a run in the eighth off Wesley Wright. Chavez opened with a double and scored on Kyle Seagers one-out single to right. NOTES: The Mariners had the rare occurrence of having their 2012 first-round draft choice and their 2013 first-rounder on their home field before the game. C Mike Zunino, last years third overall selection, was called up before the game. He is the first position player to reach the majors. The clubs top pick this year, 12th overall, 3B D.J. Peterson, was invited in along with a half-dozen other draftees. ... Astros LF J.D. Martinez had a pair of singles in his three at-bats to give him at least one hit in 13 of his past 15 games. Hes hitting .322 during that span. ... Jose Altuves 11-game hit streak ended. ' ' '