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SEATTLE -- What can Gary Sanchez do for an encore?The New York Yankees rookie catcher, and blossoming star, keeps raising the bar higher every night. All he did Monday was earn American League player of the week honors and then hit two homers in a 7-5 loss to the Seattle Mariners.Its been unbelievable, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said after Sanchez went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and threw a runner out trying to steal second. The way hes swung the bat. The way he plays defense. ... Hes been extremely impressive.Sanchez and the Yankees (64-60) will be back at Safeco Field on Tuesday night, led by a starting pitcher who pitches pretty well in the stadium. Veteran left-hander CC Sabathia, who is scheduled to start Tuesday, has an all-time record of 8-1 and a career ERA of 2.16 at Safeco Field.That might not matter much if the 36-year-old southpaw cant shake his recent struggles. Sabathia is 2-6 with a 6.78 ERA over his past 11 starts, giving up 13 home runs in that span.That might generate some excitement for a Seattle team that hit three home runs in the Monday win over the Yankees.Win by the home run, die by the home run, Seattle manager Scott Servais said afterward.The Yankees (63-61) hit four homers in the loss, all of them coming against Seattle starter Cody Martin. Having spent most of the season at Triple-A Tacoma, Martin might be sent back there before Tuesdays game if the Mariners decide to bring right-hander Taijuan Walker back to start the game against the Yankees. The team had not announced a Tuesday starter as of late Monday night, but Walker (4-7, 4.10 ERA) looks like the most likely option. Hes made three starts in Tacoma since being demoted earlier this month, and the team could bring the former top prospect back up for the long haul.How Walker fares down the stretch could be a big factor in whether the Mariners (67-57) are able to stay in the AL wild-card race. Another key is 22-year-old closer Edwin Diaz, who has converted all 10 of his save opportunities this season but has struggled in each of his past three outings.Like the Yankees Sanchez, Diaz has brought a rookie fascination to his teams fan base. Hes instantly become one of the most popular players on the Mariners, with a 100-mile-an-hour fastball coming from a rather slight frame, and Seattles ascent into the playoff hunt has coincided with Diaz taking over for struggling closer Steve Cishek at the beginning of August.Diaz was almost unhittable for his first two weeks as a closer, but he allowed three total runs in back-to-back outings before Servais gave him a two-game break over the weekend. Fill-in closer Tom Wilhelmsen blew Sundays game with a four-run ninth inning, then Diaz returned to action in Mondays series opener and quickly pitched himself into trouble with a walk, a one-out single and a balk. But the rookie phenom wiggled out of it to strand runners on second and third base in the 7-5 win.The fastball right now is a little bit of a challenge, Servais said, but he regrouped. Thats what happens when youre 22 years old. Hell learn. Ryan Anderson Jersey . MORITZ, Switzerland -- Fog prevented downhill racers from getting their Olympic dress rehearsal. Elfrid Payton Jersey . - Chris Tierney snapped a tie with a power-play goal late in the third period as the London Knights rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Erie Otters 5-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Wednesday. https://www.cheapmagiconline.com/638i-stanley-roberts-jersey-magic.html . 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Then the third-ranked Wildcats showed once more theyre built to handle tough games.They did what they do, Hawkins said.Villanova used a 13-4 run down the stretch for a 76-65 win over the Broncos (1-2) on Thursday to start the Charleston Classic. Western Michigan had cut a 14-point second-half lead to 59-56 to draw within striking distances of the Wildcats.Thats when Eric Paschall, Kris Jenkins and Josh Hart all hit 3-pointers to keep Villanova undefeated and off to its fourth straight 3-0 start.Paschall finished with 17 points, and Jalen Brunson and Hart had 14 each. Jenkins, whos shot at the end gave the Wildcats their national title last April, had 11.It was a good, tough game, Wildcats coach Jay Wright said. It wasnt pretty, though and weve still got to get a lot better.Villanova improved to 12-0 in early season tournaments over the years. The Wildcats are chasing their third consecutive crown after winning the Legends Classic in 2014 and NIT season tipoff last year.Jalen Brunson said the Wildcats, who toughed out a 79-76 win at No. 15 Purdue on Monday night, didnt panic at Western Michigans charge. Weve got veterans and its a situation weve seen before, he said.The Wildcats will face Wake Forest, a 103-81 winner over UTEP, on Friday for a spot in Sundays championship.The Broncos (1-2) fell to 0-4 at the eight-team Charleston tournament. They lost all three games when they last visited in the 2008-09 season. Thomas Wilder led Western Michigan with 19 points.BIG PICTUREWestern Michigan lost its second straight after falling to Oakland on Monday. The Broncos forced too many long shots, finishing 3 of 15 fromm behind the arc.ddddddddddddThey were much more effective driving deep into Villanovas defense. Wilders five baskets came from around the rim.Villanova came off a 79-76 win at No. 15 Purdue, and its sluggish performance made this much closer than it should have been. Jenkins picked up two early fouls and played only 21 minutes in his return to South Carolina, having spent part of his childhood in Columbia.DEFENSIVE IMPROVEMENTWright said his team must pick up its defensive pressure if it hopes to succeed this year. The Wildcats lost two big defenders in forward Daniel Ochefu and guard Ryan Arcidiacono. Wright said Arcidiacono called out defensive changes, a job thats fallen to Brunson this season. We have the ability, Brunson said. We just have to get better.WESTERN SWAGHawkins said his team will consider its strong showing against Villanova whenever theyre facing adversity this season. He said the players came here to win, but also understand they made improvements that will help them later. Its something well have in our holster, he said.STANDING STRONGPaschall, Villanovas 6-foot-7 sophomore, is guarding taller players this season because of the Wildcats lack of size in their rotation. Of the eight players with 15 or more minutes, only 6-9 senior Darryl Reynolds was taller than Paschall. The sophomore says it is a difficult challenge that hes becoming more accustomed to each time out. Ive just got to keep my mind clear and concentrate on what I have to do, he said.UP NEXTWestern Michigan: Plays UTEP on Friday.Villanova: Plays Wake Forest on Friday.---More AP college basketball: www.collegebasketball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 ' ' '