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RIO DE JANEIRO -- Tianna Bartoletta reflected on her first Olympic title and a rush of American medals and gave it a catchy name: awesome hour.In a span of about 60 minutes Wednesday night, the Americans hauled in a bevy of medals: Going 1-2 in the long jump, Tori Bowie capturing a bronze in the 200 and the U.S. team sweeping the medals in the 100-meter hurdles -- a feat thats never been accomplished in the event.A banner night, for sure. The nation entered the night with 13 medals and left the track with a total of 19, including five golds.Its been a good night, long jump winner Bartoletta said. It was an awesome hour.Bartoletta kicked it off by unseating defending Olympic champion Brittney Reese in the long jump. Moments later, Bowie won her second medal in Rio by taking bronze in the 200 meters. Not long after that, Brianna Rollins, Nia Ali and Kristi Castlin accomplished some history by finishing 1-2-3 in the hurdles.Its a relief. There has been such a lot of anticipation, Rollins said. I have younger brothers and as the oldest I like to lead by example -- even from far away.To think, the evening got off on the wrong foot when Justin Gatlin surprisingly went out in the semifinals of the 200.There went a good shot at an Olympic medal. There went another showdown with Usain Bolt.An ankle injury hampered the 34-year-old Gatlin, who won a silver medal Sunday in the 100.For me, it has been an honor to be able to come out here, Gatlin said. At the end of the day, seeing all of these young guys and young ladies out here doing a great job, its an honor to be able to be a part of the team and run for my country.Earlier in the day, Evan Jager earned silver in the 3,000-meter steeplechase -- Americas first medal in that event since 1984.Marlins Jerseys 2019 . Manuel was offered a position the day he was fired. He accepted earlier this week and the team made the announcement Friday. Fake Marlins Jerseys . 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Miami Marlins Store . -- Nate Robinson has played for seven teams, so beating one of them is no longer a rare occurrence.ATLANTA -- Dont expect to see Andrew McCutchen on Thursday when the Pittsburgh Pirates make the final appearance at Turner Field. He wont be playing.Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle, looking for anything that might get the center fielders bat in gear, decided to bench him for the three-game series against the Braves.Why not give it try, since nothing else has worked, Hurdle said.Lets try this because we have tried just about everything else, Hurdle said.The final contest of the three-game series features Atlanta rookie right-hander Tyrell Jenkins (1-2, 4.91) against veteran right-hander Ryan Vogelsong (1-1, 3.74), who is making his first start since getting hit in the face by a pitch May 23.The two teams have split the first two games of the series. Pittsburgh is 4-2 against Atlanta this year.McCutchen has suffered through a very atypical season. The veteran is batting .241 -- 52 points below his career average -- with 15 home runs and 43 RBI. It is unlikely he will be able to extend his streak of five straight years with at least 80 RBI. If the Pirates have any hopes staying in the picture for the wild card spot, they need McCutchen to return to form.The man has tried everything, Hurdle said. At this point were asking him to step away, hit the pause button and get away from it for three games.McCutchen is 1-for-12 with one RBI on the six-game road trip.McCutchen hesitantly agreed to givee Hurdles plan a try, although he didnt necessarily agree with the ploy.ddddddddddddI wouldnt be taking days off, McCutchen said. Not something I prefer for myself. They seem to think so. Well see.The pitching matchup offers quite a contrast with Jenkins, 24, making his fourth career start against Vogelsong, 39, trying to extend his career.Jenkins picked up his first major league win in his last start against the Phillies, going six innings and allowed only an unearned run. Jenkins has allowed two runs or fewer in three of his four starts. Jenkins, the 2015 Minor League Pitcher of the Year for the Atlanta organization, has never faced Pittsburgh.In four rehab starts since he was struck in the left eye, Vogelsong was 1-2 with a 2.86 ERA. He will be making his third start of the season and first against Atlanta. Vogelsong is 2/3 with a 5.08 ERA in eight career appearances (five starts) against the Braves.The Pirates may need to make a decision on catcher Franciso Cervelli, who was hit in the head by a pitch Tuesday and was being monitored for a concussion. If Cervelli needs to go on the concussion disabled list, he would be replaced by Elias Diaz, who was brought to Atlanta in case he was needed. The Pirates are likely to make a decision before Thursdays game. ' ' '