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TORONTO -- Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista has defended his failed attempt to steal third Friday night, saying he was just trying to get something going. With the Jays trailing Boston 5-0 with one out in the fourth inning, Bautista doubled. But after Edwin Encarnacion walked, Bautista was caught trying to steal third. Dioner Navarro then popped up to end the Toronto threat. The Red Sox went on to win 8-1, with Boston starter Jake Peavey calling the failed Bautista steal "a shot in the arm for us." Asked what Bautista was thinking by trying to take third, Toronto manager John Gibbons replied: "Ive got no idea. Its not smart winning baseball. Im sure he wont do it again." Bautistas explanation Saturday was that he was saw an opportunity to improve his teams position. "I thought it was a great chance to get two guys in scoring position, even though we were down 5-0," he said. "Obviously, the only thing I regret is that I didnt make it. "But the pitcher was being slow to the plate. I thought I had a pretty good idea that the pitch was going to be a breaking ball, and I also know that the catchers not the best catch-and-throw catcher in the league. Maybe my lead wasnt that big. Maybe I didnt get off to a great running start. But I thought it was a great opportunity for us to get two runners in scoring position with less than two outs. Sometimes you take chances and it doesnt work out, and thats part of the game. "The only way you can make a mistake is if youre out there on the bases. It just didnt work out for us last night." Bautista clearly hoped Encarnacion might follow his lead on the bases, but said he did not have a chance to flash his teammate a sign. Custom Buffalo Bills Jerseys . Levante, which had lost five straight including a Copa del Rey game last weekend, fell behind at its Ciutat de Valencia stadium when Ionut Sapanura opened the scoring for Elche in the 26th minute. Taron Johnson Bills Jersey . "Weve given ourselves now a tougher task," said Carlyle after the Friday practice, the Toronto head coach notably chipper and upbeat throughout. "But the bottom line is we just have to win our share of games [and] not worry about what anybody else is doing. http://www.shoptheofficialbills.com/Elit...s-Bills-Jersey/. - Tom Brady was upset that his New England Patriots hardly looked like a division champion in the first half. Taron Johnson Jersey . LOUIS -- Joe Thornton and the San Jose Sharks won the matchup of unbeaten teams. Jim Kelly Jersey . Hicham Khalouas late goal improved Almerias chances of avoiding relegation in a match dominated by contentious calls, including three penalties. One day after Barcelonas 4-3 win at Real Madrid featured three penalties, referees again dominated a wide-open game that saw Almeria ultimately move out of the relegation zone and one point ahead of Getafe which took its place.DETROIT -- Third baseman Miguel Cabrera is out of the starting lineup for Detroits game against the Cleveland Indians on Saturday night. Cabrera has been bothered by a strained left abdominal wall for more than a month. The reigning AL MVP made an early exit from each of the Tigers last two games. Cabrera leads the majors with a .359 average and 130 RBIs, and his 43 home runs put him four behind Baltimores Chris Davis. He is seeking his second consecutive Triple Crown. General manager Dave Dombrowski said doctors and trainer Kevin Rand have assured them that Cabrera could not make the injury worse by playing. Manager Jim Leyland has delivered the same message since the slugger was originally injured. "Our primary concern with Miguel Cabrera is his health," Dombrowski said. &quoot;As much as anybody would, wed like to see him win the home run title, RBI title or Triple Crown, but hes playing for the good of the team.dddddddddddd" Cabrera left Thursdays win against Oakland in the fifth inning after hurting his abdomen while making an awkward slide. He was back in the lineup for Fridays game against Cleveland, but departed after two innings due to irritation of the abdominal area. Dombrowski said Cabrera probably could play on Saturday but the decision was to give him the day off. Detroit began the day with 7 1/2-game lead over second-place Cleveland in the AL Central. Ramon Santiago got the start at third base against the Indians and was in the ninth slot in the lineup. Torii Hunter moved back one spot to Cabreras usual lineup slot of third. White NFL Jerseys Cheap Cheap NFL Jerseys Camo NFL Jerseys Wholesale Wholesale Authentic Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Online Wholesale Jerseys 2018 Cheap Jerseys China ' ' '