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In White Folks News: Kate Upton And Justin Verlander Welcome Their First Child

Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images Kate Upton And Husband Justin Verlander Welcome A Baby Girl Kate Upton and Justin Verlander have just become a family of three! On November 7, The Sports Illustrated model welcomed her first child, a girl, with her husband of over a year, and of course, she shared a sweet snap of her new little seed on Instagram. The baby’s name is Genevieve Upton Verlander. Verlander’s World Series win with the Houston Astros in October of 2017 was the first in franchise history, and shortly following that big accomplishment, he and Upton tied the knot in Tuscany, Italy. The supermodel announced she was expecting back in July with the simple caption, “#pregnant in Miami” tagging her husband in the post. Following Upton’s announcement, her husband had some gushing to do about the then mom-to-be, reposting the model’s photo and writing: “You’re going to be the most amazing Mom!! I can’t wait to start this new journey with you! You’re the most thoughtful, loving, caring, and strong woman I’ve ever met! I’m so proud that our little one is going to be raised in this world by a woman like you! I love you so much!”

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Ryan Howard ejected

Ryan Howard was ejected in the 14th inning while arguing a check swing that resulted in his fifth strikeout of the night. The Phillies went on to lose to the Houston Astros 4-2 in 16 innings. Ryan Howard cost the Philadelphia Phillies a game they desperately needed last night in the NL East playoff chase. The Phillies are 2.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves for first place in the division. With the Braves losing last night, the Phillies had an opportunity to make up a game on the division lea

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Ryan Howard ejected

Chris Jakubauskas Confined At Hospital After Hit During Game With Houston

Lithuanian-American Chris Jakubauskas, pitcher National League Pittsburgh Pirates, was hit by Houston Astros “The Big Puma” Lance Berkman near his right ear during the first inning last Saturday in Houston. Jakubauskas was immediatelly carted off the field and was examined by Astros team doctor David Lintner.  He was then sent to the Methodist Hospital for further tests. According to the Pirates, Jakubauskas would be confined at the hospital overnight for observation. The team was awaiting X-ray results. The 31-year-old Jakubauskas was called up from the minors on Friday and was making his first start of the season. Berkman drove a 1-0 pitch back to the mound and it hit Jakubauskas in the head. Jakubauskas fell and the ball bounced all the way back to Winsconsin-born catcher Jason Jaramillo. Medical staffs from both teams ran to the mound as Jakubauskas stayed down, repeatedly kicking the dirt in obvious pain. Berkman ran to the mound, joining all of the Pirates infielders. Jakubauskas was on ground for at most 5 minutes before he sat up.  He was holding an ice pack and towel against his face. Jakubauskas was taken off the field on a medical cart. He gave a thumbs up to the crowd, who offered a standing ovation. Right-hander D.J. Carrasco replaced Jakubauskas. Jakubauskas appeared in 35 games (eight starts) for Seattle last season. The Pirates claimed him off waivers in November. Chris Jakubauskas Confined At Hospital After Hit During Game With Houston is a post from: Daily World Buzz Continue reading