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Long-time sports writer John McNamara was among five employees shot to death Thursday in Annapolis at the offices of the local newspaper.
McNamara was a sports writer for The Capital for decades before being shifted to community coverage. But his love was writing about sports, and he was always welcomed by the Orioles into the press box at Camden Yards
At his seat were the five lilies and the front page of Friday’s edition of the newspaper http://www.jaguarsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-taven-bryan-jersey , which read, ”5 shot dead at The Capital.”
Before asking the crowd to reflect in silence about ”a senseless act of violence Kentavius Street Color Rush Jersey ,” the Orioles displayed photos of each of the five victims. McNamara was singled out for his coverage of the team.
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Indians starting first baseman Yonder Alonso will miss at least three games after being placed on the family-medical-emergency list.
Cleveland made the move Friday before opening a three-game series against Minnesota. The AL Central-leading Indians also activated center fielder Tyler Naquin from the disabled list. He had been sidelined with a hamstring injury since May 11.
Erik Gonzalez started the opener at first in place of Alonso, who is in his first season with Cleveland.
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Alonso is batting .248 with 11 homers and 37 RBIs in 65 games.
Naquin was hurt running the bases in Kansas City last month. He’s batting .333 (25 of 75) with two homers and 11 RBIs in 30 games. He recently appeared in six games on a rehab assignment at Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus.
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