Indians Rout White Sox 10-1

CLEVELAND (AP) — Edwin Encarnacion had a three-run double, and Jay Bruce and Jose Ramirez drove in two runs apiece, leading the AL Central champion Indians to a 10-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.

Cleveland maintained its one-game lead — and owns the tiebreaker — over Houston for the best record in the AL with two games remaining. The top seed will play the winner of the wild-card game between the Yankees and Twins in the Division Series.

The Indians’ 101 victories are the second most in franchise history and set a record for wins by an AL Central team.

Trevor Bauer (17-9) allowed one run over six innings, striking out seven, to win for the ninth time in his last 10 decisions.

Cleveland built a 10-0 lead after three innings, aided by six walks from Mike Pelfrey (3-12) and an error by shortstop Tim Anderson. Pelfrey allowed a career-high 10 runs, seven earned, in 2 2/3 innings.

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HBCU Alums: Renewing A Sense Of Purpose On And Off The Field

(CBS) — All around town Friday, it was hard not to notice the school pride from alums of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

That includes Shevaz Freeman from Florida A & M University, who says her school is “the highest of the seven hills.”

William Bryant was there for his school.

“I got my Cubs hat on and this is from Grambling State I am representing,” he says.

At a Wrigley Field meet-and-greet before a Cubs game they spoke about what makes the schools something special.

“You get a kind of nourishment that in the ‘real world’ you might not get,” says Kyle Santillian of Winston-Salem State University.

But as they celebrate their friendships, and successes, there are troubling moments on their minds, according to Freeman.

“We have come a long way, but there is so much farther to go,” she said.

The summer’s racially toned neo-Nazi protests in Charlottesville, and what some call less than adequate original response form the White House, have them talking about a reinvigorated sense of purpose.

Rev. Julian DeShazier of Morehouse College says: “Building up people, building up communities — it’s always been about more than an education.”

“We are almost a symbol of overcoming the obstacles we face today,” Santillian adds.

“Can you imagine starting a school in rural Louisiana in 1901? It was difficult,” says President Rick Gallot, president of Grambling State University.

He said he tries to address student concerns by reminding them of the challenges of their predecessors.

“We will deal with this like every other crisis in 116 years. I am optimistic that this too shall pass,” Gallot says.

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Retired African-American Cops ‘Take A Knee’

(CBS) – The “take a knee” trend continues in Chicago.

Several retired police officers sent a message outside Chicago Police Headquarters. CBS 2 Political Reporter Derrick Blakley was there.

More than 20 retired black cops gathered in unity Friday to make a statement about patriotism, protest and free speech.

“We’re here to show solidarity for the First Amendment,” retired police officer Judity Buckner says. “We should be able to do that without question, and nobody should come to us and say it’s wrong.”

As the sun glinted off the Stars and Stripes nearby, kneel they did. Most were not doing it in connection with the two black on-duty officers who joined a protesting citizen in kneeling. Those officers were reprimanded.

“You can’t protest, I would say, or demonstrate, in uniform, because you’re representing the organization,” Corwin Calhoun says.

Retirees say President Trump’s stance on the National Anthem – blasting NFL players who take a knee – partly spurred them to make their own statement.

“Who is Donald Trump to tell anyone what they can and cannot do, when he received five deferments?” Beverly Simmons says.

The retired officers say their demonstration is also in support of the active police officers who do their job right and have the courage to point out injustice when they see it, even within their own department.

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Woman Followed, Sexually Assaulted Near Sheridan Red Line In Lakeview

CHICAGO (CBS) — A woman was sexually assault on Friday in the shadows on the CTA Sheridan Red Line station in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood on the North Side.

The attacker reportedly followed her from the Red Line to the 1000 block of West Dakin. CBS 2’s Audrina Bigos has the lastest details.

Chicago Police’s latest crime stats show there have been 12 reported sexual assaults in the 19th District over the last 28 days. The lastest was reported Friday morning right next to the Sheridan Red Line stop – a busy area with a lot of stores and foot traffic, less than a half mile from Wrigley Field.

Chicago Police say a man approached a 28-year-old woman from behind around 4 a.m. Friday morning. He then forced her into her home where she said he sexually assaulted her and then ran away.

The incident was reported at the woman’s home near the intersection of Dakin Street and Sheridan.

“We are processing evidence, conducting interviews and looking for video that might be able to help us,” said First Deputy Supt. Kevin Navarro.

According to Chicago Police stats, sexual assaults are up 47 percent in the 19th District, year-to-date. In the last 28 days, 12 sexual assaults were reported. There were five during the same period last year.

Police are now looking at a black male suspect between the age of 25 and 35-years old with a tattoo on the right side of his neck. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and jeans.

Chicago Police said they are stepping up patrols in the area. As for the victim, she was taken to the hospital where she was treated. Police said she is expected to be released.

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‘It’s A Fun Way To Hit The Ground Running’: George Eads Wastes No Time On ‘MacGyver’ Season 2 Premiere

Revamping a classic show like MacGyver can be a lot of pressure. George Eads, who plays Jack Dalton, partner to Mac (Lucas Till), will be the first to tell you about the “tossing and turning” he did during the simultaneously exciting and petrifying production of the show’s first season. But after the show’s successful first year, George is feeling more comfortable and adventurous. George spoke to CBS Local about what we can expect from tonight’s premiere, how he’s inspired by his family and co-stars, and why Lucas Till’s ability to memorize a complex string of scientific equations impressed him so much.

 

CBS Local: Season 2 of MacGyver premieres tonight. That’s super exciting. How was shooting this season different from the first season?

George Eads: With the first season of any television series, especially before it airs, you’re not really sure what you have. There’s a lot of heads in the huddle and a lot of people who think they know the right thing to do and the wrong thing to do. You’re really trying to throw a bunch of spaghetti at the wall and see what sticks. I felt the pressure of knowing that we spent hours remaking an iconic show, one of my favorites. And then once it comes out, you get a sense of your character and what’s going on. You get to look at it from the third person. It helps. I used to not watch that much of myself. But I’ve been watching, studying, and kind of seeing how I can make Jack evolve. I’m bringing as much of my personal experience to the role with my own father who passed, as I give advice to Mac about his dad. I’ve got a three year old little girl, that changes you as a man. And you know, I’ve been away from her, which is kind of a cool source of drama for me when I need to get serious. You know, you just think about your three year old little and the drama seems to comes pretty easy. And comedy comes pretty easy with Lucas [Till]. Lucas is a pretty good dude and he’s a funny and fun guy. He wants to do a great job. We put a lot of pressure on ourselves not to repeat ourselves and make it as good as possible.

 

It sounds like you’re really coming into yourselves with season 2 and focusing on how you can top yourselves rather than living with the pressure of the original series.

GE: It’s the truth, man. I tossed and turned and didn’t sleep a lot last year. I put a lot of pressure on myself to not only do a good job, but, you know, this is another go-around with me and CBS, and CBS is banking on me to deliver. Having that pressure relieved, you’re able to ease into work and be looser and more relaxed. I know that if improv some scenes, they’ll go for it, whereas last year I wasn’t so sure if I should think outside the box. Creative lead Peter Lenkov has been an awesome guy to work for. He encourages us to go for it and we have been. The feedback has been tremendous.

 

Mac and Jack’s bromance is still going strong. How do you and Lucas keep the magic going on and off the screen?

GE: Me and Lucas are just good friends. It starts with respect. When you spend as much time as we do on the set with one another, he knows how hard it is for me, and I know how difficult the show can be for him. We try to pick each other up, bring each other a protein shake, or take a break if one of us needs one. There’s been times when I’ve been missing my daughter so bad that I’ll be in an emotional state, and Lucas will hold up production until we can talk it out and maybe even cry it out in the trailer. I confide in him as a close friend, and I think he’s done the same for me. I’ve gotten to know his mom and dad and his brothers. When you spend a lot of time working, you cross your fingers that you’re gonna like each other, and we’ve just been lucky when it comes to that. And the more our friendship evolves, the more our characters do too.

 

The team is in Cuba on tonight’s first episode. What kind of action can we expect in the premiere?

GE: In the teaser alone, there’s a huge fistfight. We find ourselves in Cuba. There’s an introduction of a new character this season, Isabel Lucas, who’s gonna be coming on who’s fantastic. I love when you catch Mac and Jack in the first of an episode trying to get out of a tight spot from a mission and then going into another one. Instead of the show starting in the war room with a mission, we find Jack and Mac mid-acquisition or mid-mission, already in a pickle. It’s a fun way to hit the ground running. I know a lot of shows take a while to pick up a little steam, but ours tend to make a splash right away. It’s a fun way to keep everything moving forward. Hopefully that hour flies by and you go, “Wow, it’s already over.” That to me is a sign that you’ve got a great show. I think if you look at last season, a lot of our episodes are really rewatchable, and you kind of get more the second time around. I think a lot of people find themselves watching them twice because they’ve missed things the first time.

 

What’s been your favorite MacGyver problem-solving moment?

GE: So many! The thing about for me, if I speak and think like Jack, Jack’s impressed with his creativity, impressed with the fact that he doesn’t believe in guns. He uses his creative mind and his smarts to get out of these situations. You’re definitely going to find him making things out of paperclips. But at the same time, he writes a scientific equation on a window in front of me. I was marveled that Lucas could remember that and do it, and at how hard he had worked to get everything locked down well. To see him perform it was probably one of the most impressive scenes that I’ve seen so far this year.

 

We’re looking forward to watching the new season. Thanks a lot for taking the time to talk.

GE: I’m really humbled, it’s going to be fantastic. Thanks a lot!

 

Season 2 of MacGyver premieres tonight at 8/7c on CBS. Check your local listings for more information.

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Fighting Diabetes, The ‘Silent Killer’

(CBS) — Every year, another 1.5 million people are diagnosed with diabetes.

Lifestyle changes and medication can help control the disease and prolong lives, but a new study finds many people delay treatment.

“It’s a secret killer. It’s scary.”

And that’s why Mark Pence was floored when he found out he had diabetes three years ago, after his brother-in-law — who’s diabetic — jokingly asked to check his blood sugar.

“It was like out of the ballpark. I had no symptoms. I felt fine. Then I went to my doctor and he said yes, you are a Type Two diabetic,” Pence says.

He adds: “It was a pretty big shock because I exercise a lot. I eat fairly well. I’m not a sugar freak or anything like that.”

It’s a big shock for many patients, according to Northwestern’s Dr. Amisha Wallia.

That, combined with misconceptions about diabetes and fear of needles and injections, can prompt some patients to delay treatment.

A recent study found three in 10 adults with Type 2 diabetes put off insulin treatments, for about two years.

“That two-year delay can be very significant, so high blood sugars in the immediate period can cause increase in infection, can acutely cause blurry vision, and long-term can worsen kidney disease as well as eye disease,” Wallia says.

Dr. Wallia adds it’s hard to reverse course once the complications occur.

“Prevention is always the key.”

That’s exactly what Pence did, and through changes in his lifestyle and eating habits, he lost 15 pounds. As of this summer, he lowered his blood sugar enough to be considered pre-diabetic.

“I’ve got to keep vigilant,” Pence says.

Both Pence and Dr. Wallia say awareness is key to fighting diabetes, and that’s why they’ll join CBS 2 and hundreds of others for the Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes Walk Saturday morning.

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Ian Happ’s 3-Run Homer In 8th Lifts Cubs Past Reds, 5-4

CHICAGO (AP) — Ian Happ hit a three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs won for the 14th time in 17 games, beating the Cincinnati Reds, 5-4, on Friday.

With a second straight NL Central title in hand and their sights set on another World Series championship, the Cubs held sluggers Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant out of the lineup. They also watched as Jose Quintana got knocked out in a four-run fifth. But they still found a way to pull it out.

Trailing 4-2 in the eighth, Tommy La Stella started the rally with a one-out single against Amir Garrett. Taylor Davis then singled to third off Michael Lorenzen (8-4). After Kyle Schwarber struck out, Happ drove his 24th homer to left.

Brian Duensing (1-1) pitched a scoreless eighth. Justin Grimm worked the ninth for his first save in three chances.

Cincinnati’s Joey Votto had two hits and an RBI, giving him 100 this season. He also reached base in his 30th straight game.

Robert Stephenson gave up two runs — one earned — and four hits in five innings for the Reds, who lost for the ninth time in 10 games.

Quintana gave up four runs and six hits in 4 2/3 innings.

Coming off his second career shutout, a three-hitter against Milwaukee, the left-hander was sailing along with a 2-0 lead when he ran into trouble in the fifth.

With runners on first and third, he gave up back-to-back RBI singles to Scott Schebler and Tucker Barnhart. After Stephenson bunted into a double play, Phillip Ervin chased Quintana with an RBI single to left.

Felix Pena then walked Zack Cozart before Votto lined an RBI single off the glove of leaping second baseman La Stella, making it 4-2.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Reds: Cozart was back in the lineup after missing a game because of right quadriceps tightness.

Cubs: RHP Jake Arrieta will likely miss his final regular-season start to rest before the playoffs. Arrieta’s scheduled turn in the rotation would have been Sunday. The 2015 NL Cy Young Award winner strained his right hamstring on Sept. 4 and didn’t pitch again until Sept. 21.

UP NEXT

Cubs LHP Jon Lester (12-8, 4.46 ERA) makes his final regular season start, while RHP Jackson Stephens (2-0, 3.86) goes for Cincinnati. Lester has a 4.94 ERA in five September starts after posting a 7.85 ERA over four outings in August.

Copyright 2017 The Associated Press.

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