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Western Bulldogs star Jake Stringer has soared from horrid to hero in a scrappy 10-point AFL win over Richmond. http:///...in-white-jersey.aspx .Stringer kicked four goals, all after he was dragged from the ground in Saturday nights third term, as the Bulldogs shook off the Tigers determined challenge and won 12.13 (85) to 11.9 (75).The lead changed five times in a pulsating last quarter, with Stringer kicking the last two goals of the match to ensure the win after the Bulldogs trailed by seven points at the last break.Bulldogs midfielder Tom Liberatore was taken to hospital during the match for suspected internal injuries, leaving them one man down on the bench throughout the second half.It was a much-improved performance from Richmond, but the Dogs benefited as the game opened up in the last term.While the Tigers were also cruelled by two dubious 50m penalties against them early in the last quarter, ultimately the Bulldogs had too much run.Stringer was having a bad night when coach Luke Beveridge brought him from the ground in the third quarter and put him on the phone for a chat.The Bulldogs star quickly responded with a third-term goal and he then kicked three in the last quarter to prove the difference.Richmond midfielder Dustin Martin further enhanced his Brownlow Medal claims with an outstanding 38-possession game.Turnovers were killing Richmond as they went goal-for-goal with the Bulldogs, who led by two points at the first change.But every time it looked like the Bulldogs were ready to take control, the Tigers hit back.With Martin and Trent Cotchin prominent through the midfield, Richmond led by 12 points in the middle of the second term before two goals gave the Bulldogs a one-point lead at the main break.The Bulldogs were playing well below their best and they lost Liberatore when he was crunched in the second quarter.He was able to limp from the field, but his Brownlow Medal-winning father Tony visited him in the dressing rooms and eventually an ambulance was called.Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge was relieved post-match.I dont think it gets much uglier ... it was a tough one to sit through, he said of his teams win.But I just said to our players, credit to them, they still believed and they hung in there.He also paid tribute to the fight that Richmond showed, saying they pressured the Dogs into skill errors.Beveridge said Liberatore had undergone one scan already and that had come back positive - that internally, hes okay at this point.But he added the midfielder, who missed all of last season with a knee reconstruction, would have several more tests.Midfielder Lin Jong had a quiet night with 13 possessions after it emerged during the week he had visited Collingwoods headquarters.Jong is out of contract at the end of the season and Beveridge said he felt for his player.It was a very different week (for him), Beveridge said.Initially, it was very tough for him and people around him let him down.Tigers coach Damien Hardwick was rapt with the pressure they put on the Bulldogs, but said they were not efficient enough going into attack.We just werent quite clean enough when it mattered most and thats probably the difference in the sides at the moment, he said. http:///...n-howard-jersey.aspx .5 million, one-year contract on Friday. Hawkins, who turns 41 in December, will compete with Rex Brothers for the closers role at spring training. Sherrick McManis Jersey . Wilson hit Schenn from behind during Tuesday nights game in Philadelphia, earning a five-minute major for charging and a game misconduct. He has a phone hearing with the department of player safety, which limits any potential suspension to five or fewer games. http:///...in-demps-jersey.aspx . Louis Blues absence from top spot in the TSN. BOSTON -- Diamondbacks starter Archie Bradley made one mistake to a hitter.His right fielder didnt help him, either, making one on a routine flyball later in the same inning.Sandy Leon had a solo shot to start Bostons three-run fifth inning and right fielder Socrates Brito misplayed the fly for an error later, helping the Red Sox to a 6-3 victory over Arizona on Saturday night.Trailing 3-1, the Red Sox charged ahead with the runs that were keyed by Brito charging for the flyball and letting it drop next to him. Leon hooked his homer around the Pesky Pole, Andrew Benintendi had an RBI double off the Green Monster after Brock Holt reached on the error and Mookie Betts grounder bounced over third baseman Jake Lamb for an RBI single.Brito just couldnt get the ball, manager Chip Hale said. It looked like he was there in time.Bradley (4-8) allowed six runs -- four earned -- in 5 1/3 innings.The errors not an issue. Its still our job to go get guys out, Bradley said. They did a good job. Theyre a good offense. Theres a reason theyre one of the best offenses in the big leagues -- and when you make mistakes they make you pay for it.Michael Bourn had two singles and an RBI for the Diamondbacks. They had won four of five.Holt hit a two-run homer, rookie Benintendi and Dustin Pedroia each had two hits and drove in a run for Boston, which won its second straight after losing four of five.Robbie Ross Jr. (2-2) worked an inning of relief for the win after starter Clay Buchholz gave up three runs over 4 1/3 innings in a spot start. Craig Kimbrel worked the ninth for his 19th save after former Arizona closer Brad Ziegler entered and escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the eighth.Demoted to the bullpen twice this season, Buchholz made his first start since early July on the eve of his 32nd birthday because knuckleballer Steven Wright was scratched on Thursday after jamming his pitching shoulder diving back into second during an interleague game.Holt hommered over Bostons bullpen to make it 6-3 and chased Bradley in the sixth. http:///...ke-ditka-jersey.aspx. Arizona had moved ahead by scoring twice in the fourth and once in the fifth.Buchholz held the Diamondbacks hitless until Bourns one-out single in the fourth. Bourn later scored on a groundout and Rickie Weeks Jr. added an RBI single, making it 2-1. Bourn had an RBI single in the fifth.TRAINERS ROOMDiamondbacks: Hale said the club hopes to learn more about RHP Rubby De La Rosas injury after he was sent for an MRI on Friday. The righty has been on the DL after elbow inflammation since May 26.Red Sox: 2B Pedroia was back in the starting lineup after leaving Fridays game with flu-like symptoms. ... CF Jackie Bradley Jr. was out, both nursing a sore big toe after fouling a ball off his foot a couple of games ago and resting after playing 110 of the clubs 114 games. ... Manager John Farrell said Wright threw again Saturday, but hes not completely symptom free and the next step will be on Monday.REMEMBER ME?Former Diamondbacks closer Ziegler came in with the bases loaded in the eighth and struck out all three batters on 10 pitches -- all strikes.He was acquired by Boston on July 9 for two minor leaguers.THAT WAS NICEPedroia went behind second base in the seventh to snag Jean Seguras grounder and flipped it from his glove to SS Xander Bogaerts, who fired to first to complete a DP.UP NEXTDiamondbacks: RHP Zack Greinke (11-3, 3.67 ERA) looks to continue his solid run in the series finale on Sunday. Hes 8-0 with a 2.47 ERA in his last 10 starts.Red Sox: RHP Rick Porcello (15-3, 3.40) hopes to continue his startling success this season in Fenway Park on Sunday. The righty is looking to become the first Red Sox pitcher since Dave Boo Ferriss in 1946 to win his first 12 decisions in a season at home. Ferriss went 13-0 at Fenway that year. 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