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DETROIT -- Daniel Norris battled cancer, fought through a back injury and spent an extended period in the minor leagues. Hes finally in the place he expected to be this season -- the Detroit Tigers starting rotation.Norris makes his second start for the Tigers in the finale of a nine-game homestand Wednesday afternoon against Miami. Detroit is 5-3 on the homestand after defeating the Marlins 7-5 on Tuesday.The second-year left-hander got a no-decision against Seattle on Thursday, allowing three runs -- all solo home runs -- in five innings with five strikeouts. Hes trying to solidify a spot in the five-man rotation.As of right now, I just appreciate every day that Im here, said Norris, who will be making his first career appearance against the Marlins.Its understandable he feels that way after a rocky road back to the majors. Norris was the top prospect the Tigers acquired in the non-waiver deadline deal that sent ace David Price to Toronto last season. He made eight starts with Detroit last season, going 2-1 with a 3.68 ERA.Norris was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after the season and underwent surgery in late October. He was pronounced cancer free but suffered a back injury in spring training.He was sent to the minors during his recovery and wound up making 11 starts for Triple-A Toledo before he was recalled.I felt like I couldnt catch a breath for awhile, he said. It was just one thing after another. I just tried to wake up thinking good thoughts and being positive about it. Sure, I had some days where I said Whats going on here? When I hurt my back in the spring, it was really hard to focus because I had so many expectations for this year. Those had to be delayed but I knew my time would come at some point.Detroit manager Brad Ausmus believes Norris biggest challenge now is not dwelling on his mistakes.The progress Id like to see from him is not beating himself up so much when he gives up a hit or a home run, Ausmus said. Youve got to learn to put it behind you because it might affect the next batter youre facing.Miami altered its rotation for the next two games. Right-hander Tom Koehler starts against the Tigers while lefty Wei-Yin Chen will pitch the series opener at Atlanta on Thursday. Left-hander Adam Conley started Tuesday and couldnt get out of the fifth after tossing four scoreless innings.Its really a chance to give (Chen) a little bit of a breather but Atlanta is just stacked with lefties and these guys (the Tigers) are stacked with righties, Marlins manager Don Mattingly said. It makes a little sense for us to flip those two guys and it also allows us to split our lefties, rather than having them back-to-back.Koehler has only faced Detroit once -- a late September start in 2013 when he pitched 5 1/3 innings in a 3-2 victory.Miami is 9-5 over its last 14 games with the aid of some stellar defense. Its infield has not committed an error since May 29, a 27-game streak. Its the longest such streak since at least 1913.In general, I think were a good defensive team, Mattingly said. Weve got a lot of guys that catch the ball well. It was a trademark before we got here. Its one of our strengths that were usually in the right spot. We were a little rough early but for the most part, we havent given up a bunch of extra bases or extra outs. Charlotte Hornets Gear . 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Peter Holland and Brad Staubitz were sent to Toronto on Saturday as the Maple Leafs traded defenceman Jesse Blacker and draft picks to the Anaheim Ducks. CHICAGO -- Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant went 5-for-5 with two home runs and five runs driven in on Thursday in his teams 9-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. It was Bryants second five-hit game of hhis season and his career.It was a good one, a low-key Bryant said after the game. It went by too quick. You really have to enjoy a 5-for-5 day. They dont happen too much.According to ESPN Stats & Information, Bryant accomplished several milestones in singling in the first inning, homering in the third, doubling in the fourth, homering again in the sixth, then hitting another single in the eighth inning.He became the second player since 1913 with multiple five-hit, two-homer games in the same season. Joe Carter also accomplished the feat for the Cleveland Indians in 1986.?Bryant is the second player ever with multiple five-hit, five-RBI games in the same season. Former Cub Phil Cavarretta accomplished it in 1945, the same year he won the league MVP.In hitting two home runs, Bryant became just the third Cubs third baseman in franchise history to hit 30 home runs in a season, joining Ron Santo and Aramis Ramirez, who did it a combined seven times.Asked to break down why he had such a good day, Bryant was at a loss for words.Its hard to explain, he said. You reallly just take it at-bat by at-bat.dddddddddddd ... For me, I dont feel like this too often, but today is one of those days where I was really locked in.His teammates were more than willing to talk for Bryant, who is hitting .296 with 30 home runs, 78 RBIs and a league-high 96 runs scored.KB (Kris Bryant) is the GOAT, the greatest of all time, shortstop Addison Russell said, laughing. Me and Rizz (Anthony Rizzo) said that today in our little group huddle. Absolutely phenomenal. I just go over to him after the fifth hit and like, Dude, perfect day. Very awesome to see.Manager Joe Maddon added: Hes a very humble man, too. I know his picture is everywhere, but he doesnt act that way. ... If he has an ego I havent seen it.By the time his final plate appearance came up in the eighth inning, Bryant wasnt thinking about a triple -- or the cycle -- he was going for something bigger.My last at-bat, I was thinking home run, Bryant said. Not too many games you get a chance to hit three home runs ... When you see the wind blowing out to center, you want to take advantage of that. I did.He missed on the home run but still made some history. ' ' '