the past 100 years to allow fewer than three earned runs in 20 conse

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Aware that the New York Knicks are still learning a new offensive system, the Washington Wizards wanted to put pressure on Carmelo Anthony.It worked especially well in the third quarter.Paul Pierce and Garrett Temple each scored 17 points, and the Wizards beat the Knicks for the fourth straight time, 98-83 on Tuesday night.Trailing 45-40 at halftime, the Wizards dominated a quarter that cost them a few games last season. They forced New York to miss 16 of 22 shots while limiting Anthony to just 2 for 6 from the floor.Washington broke open the game with a 14-0 run in the quarter, when it outscored New York 32-15.I thought we established our defence. We picked up our pressure, said Pierce, who had eight points in the period.I think we did a great job of mixing up our coverages on (Anthony) at times. I was putting pressure on him. Then when he moved, Otto (Porter) had a chance to guard him. A number of guys that gave him different looks.Kevin Seraphin came off the bench and had 15 points for Washington, which won its third straight game. Backup guard Andre Miller added 12 points.Iman Shumpert had 19 points for the Knicks (2-2), who had won their last two games. Anthony chipped in 18 points despite shooting 8 for 23 from the floor.I thought they sped us up tonight on the offensive end, took us kind of out of our rhythm, our flow of offence, Anthony said. I think that was a big key, especially coming out in that third quarter. They made their run in the third quarter and seemed to take control of the game.The Wizards swept the series last season and havent lost to New York since April 9, 2013.After Amare Stoudemires layup made it 56-all with 6:33 remaining in the third, Pierce started Washingtons run with a 19-foot jumper. After John Walls free throw, the Wizards started to pull away on a 3-pointer by Temple and a finger roll layup from Wall that extended the lead to 64-56 with 3:19 left.Backup centre Seraphin then hit a pair of jumpers to extend the lead to 70-56 with 1:13 left to play in the quarter before Tim Hardaway Jr. stopped the run with a jumper with 51 seconds left in the period.New York missed 10 shots from the field and committed three turnovers during its scoreless drought.We wanted to take them out of the triangle. Make them catch the ball in places we wanted them to catch the ball in, Temple said.The Knicks drew within 77-71 with 7:53 play after Shumperts fourth 3-pointer of the night, but Seraphin and Miller added a pair of baskets that pushed the lead back up to 81-71 with 6:56 to go.In the third quarter, they wanted it more than we did to start that third quarter and it was tough to get the momentum back after they got control of it, Knicks coach Derek Fisher said.___TIP-INSWizards: Guard Bradley Beal, whos been out due to a fractured left wrist, took some shots before the game while sporting a cast on his left hand.Knicks: Shumpert, whose contract was not extended at the Oct. 31 deadline, played 31 minutes and made all four 3-pointers. ... The Knicks play their next three games on the road.BENCH MOBThe Wizards reserves, called the Bench Mob by Wall, contributed six points during the 14-0 run. Overall, Washingtons bench outscored New Yorks 41-32. They grabbed 16 of the teams 41 rebounds and dished out 10 of 26 assists on the night.ON THE MENDQuincy Acy, who had been starting at power forward for New York, sat out due to a sore right wrist. Fisher said Acy was available but played it safe by resting him.UP NEXTWizards: Host Indiana on Wednesday.Knicks: Visit Detroit on Wednesday. Cheap Ultra Boost Canada . -- When the Los Angeles Kings are on top of their formidable defensive game, they revel in the silence they can create in a frustrated road arena. Adidas Ultra Boost Canada Sale .com) - Delon Wright scored 17 points and No. http://www.wholesaleultraboostcanada.com/ . Browns owner Jimmy Haslam announced the move with Young on Monday during a speech at a Pro Football Hall of Fame luncheon. Adidas Ultra Boost Clearance Canada . Jones, from Winnipeg, built a 3-0 advantage after three ends by scoring two in the second and one in the third. 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"Just exactly how we drew it up," manager Mike Redmond said with a grin. Fernandez avoided a serious injury in the fifth when he was hit on the back of the left leg by a sharp grounder off the bat of Dee Gordon. Asked whether he expected to make his next start, Fernandez said, "Probably I will be fine." The Marlins improved to 13-5 at home, while their 2-10 road record is the worst in the majors. "We have a comfort level here," Redmond said. "I love our approach here. We seem to play with so much confidence in this ballpark, and today you could just feel the energy." Giancarlo Stanton homered twice and drove in three runs for Miami, giving him the NL leads with 10 home runs and 36 RBIs. Teammate Christian Yelich hit his second home run. Los Angeles came from behind three times, and a blown save cost Fernandez the victory. With Marlins closer Steve Cishek unavailable after pitching in three consecutive games, A.J. Ramos (2-0) tried to protect a one-run lead in the ninth for his first career save. But Chone Figgins walked and scored on a double by Andre Ethier with no outs. A diving stop by shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria and an overturned call on a force play at second base helped the Marlins escape the inning with the score tied. Hechavarria started the bottom of the ninth with a single off Jamey Wright (2-2) and advanced to third on a sacrifice and a groundout. Baker followed with a drive to right, and a retreating Puig slammed his head and lower left leg against the fence. The ball deflected off the wall and hit Puig inn the face, and he collapsed to his stomach.dddddddddddd Puig was slow to walk off the field but passed a concussion test. The Dodgers said his status is day to day. "He hit the wall good," manager Don Mattingly said. "He seemed to be OK when he was walking in, but Im sure they are going to keep looking at him. He almost made an unbelievable play." Fernandez briefly thought his day might be done when Gordons comebacker struck him. "It hit me hard," Fernandez said. "Right away my hamstring became really tight. I didnt know if I was going to keep throwing. After that it was a little tougher to pitch. It was getting tighter and tighter and tighter." Fernandez went on to pitch seven innings, left with a 4-3 lead and remained unbeaten at home in 20 career starts. But he lacked his customary command, allowing four walks, and they led to both earned runs against him. "It wasnt an easy game," Fernandez said. "Like everybody knows, the Dodgers are one of the best teams in the league. Thats why they get paid the way they get paid." Fernandez, the 2013 NL Rookie of the Year, has yet to allow more than two earned runs in a home start. The only other pitcher in the past 100 years to allow fewer than three earned runs in 20 consecutive home starts was Orel Hershiser in 1985-86. The Marlins rank last in the NL in attendance but enjoy a bump when Fernandez pitches, and his latest win drew 30,145. Stanton lived up to his reputation for jaw-dropping homers. He hit a two-run tape-measure homer in the first inning, then lined another homer off the nightclub facade in left field leading off the sixth to put Miami ahead 4-3. "Its almost like you sort of get used to it, which is crazy," Redmond said. "The second one was like a 54-degree wedge you want to keep down in the wind. I dont know if Ive ever seen a baseball hit that hard on a line." NOTES: OF Nick Buss, designated for assignment by the Dodgers on April 30, was claimed by Oakland. ... Zack Greinke (5-0, 2.04) is scheduled to take the mound when the Dodgers open a series Monday at Washington. ... Nathan Eovaldi (2-1, 2.58) is scheduled to start Monday for Miami against the New York Mets Jonathan Niese (2-2, 2.20). ' ' '