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England one-day captain Eoin Morgan joked that a comment about Joe Roots heroics may have caused their defeat on Thursday. The tourists looked set to secure the fourth one-day international against South Africa, only for a blitz of late hitting from Chris Morris - after being dropped on 14 by Adil Rashid - turned it around at the Wanderers.It set up Sundays series-decider in Cape Town, but Morgan admitted the match was theirs for the taking, particularly after the efforts of Root, whose 109 followed his career-best 125 at Centurion three days earlier. Having remarked previously that the Yorkshiremans runs tend to spell victory for England, Morgan stated: I said in the last game as well, when he scores hundreds we normally win.Maybe I put a jinx on him - but I want him to score another one.Morgan cannot afford to be too downcast for long, with a decider in the offing so soon.For our hopes in the series, it is probably not that big a blow, he added of Englands second defeat. Ultimately, it will come down to that last game - and were really looking forward to it.Morris thought he had blown his big chance, before his big-hitting ambush. Recalling the moment when he was sure he tried to hit Reece Topley over the top and was going to be caught at mid-off, Morris said: When it went up, the first thing I thought was idiot!. Watch a pick of the action from the fourth ODI between South Africa and England The length was there for me to cut ... but my mind-set was mid-off was up - so I thought if I just get half a piece of wood on it, then its going to go.I did get half a piece of wood on it, and it went straight up. Weve got a saying... my heart fell through my bum ...Morris made England pay with a maiden ODI 50 and a display of sustained hitting for four sixes and three fours from 38 balls in a stand of 52 with Kyle Abbott.Watch the fifth and final one-day international between South Africa and England live on Sky Sports 2 this Sunday from 7.30am. 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"Obviously, Ive played here in Busch Stadium quite a bit, and its just kind of ironic the first game back is here in St. Louis," Ankiel said. "But itll be fun and Im excited to get out there." Also, the Mets said three days rest was prescribed for closer Frank Francisco, who had been close to returning from rehabilitation before getting scratched from a bullpen session Saturday. Francisco was diagnosed with a mild strain of the flexor pronator in his surgically-repaired right elbow. "I guess you could say its a mild setback," assistant general manager John Ricco said. Ankiel said hed been in contact with the Mets the last two days while at home in Fort Pierce, Fla., and admitted he hadnt been sure hed get another shot. He hit .194 with five homers and 11 RBIs for Houston, which had signed him to a $750,000, one-year deal. He struck out 35 times in 65 at-bats with "You dont know, you really dont," Ankiel said. "I figured I would, and I was hoping I would and it did." Ankiel was designated for assignment by the Houston Astros last week and cleared waivers on Sunday. "I thought it was quick but it is what it is," Ankiel said. "I wasnt happy about the inconsistency, but my power was there. But it was early and I hope I get that turned around." The Mets made the somewhat surprising move given theyd struck out 28 times the previous two games and manager Terry Collins had expressed concern about the lack of contact. They lost the last three games of a 4-6 homestand in which they went 7 for 40 with runners in scoring position. Ankiel was the choicce as an above-average defensive outfielder with a veteran presence when "youre looking at whats available," Ricco said.dddddddddddd "Obviously, youd like to hit on everything," Ricco said. "I think hes going to work with our guys and we have a lot of confidence ... he can cut strikeouts and still provide power." Collins thought getting a fresh start might click for Ankiel, as it has catcher John Buck. He planned on platooning the left-hand hitting Ankiel with Juan Legares, and planned on talking to Ankiel about his approach at the plate and point out the Mets already have plenty of power. "Maybe a change of scenery right now is good for him and will get him going," Collins said. "Certainly his bat can be dangerous at times, so were anxious to get him in the lineup. Were hoping he helps us out." Outfielder Andrew Brown was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas and right-hander Jenrry Mejia was transferred to the 60-day disabled list from the 15-day DL to make room on the 40-man roster. Ankiel arrived at Busch Stadium about 3 1-2 hours before gametime and joked about meeting reporters before speaking with Collins. "Certainly, coming here we dont have to worry about him not knowing the field, thats for sure, "Collins said. "Obviously, hes a great defender, we all know that, and if he doesnt have the strongest arm in the league hes got one of the top arms in all of baseball." Ankiel was the Cardinals centre fielder in May 2009 when he slammed into a fence at full speed on a running catch and ended up with whiplash and a shoulder injury. Manager Tony La Russa kept Ankiels hat, bent in half, on a shelf in his office. Ankiel is among four players in major league history to make at least 40 starts as a pitcher and hit 40 homers, with Babe Ruth the standout of that group. Hes also a .315 hitter against the Mets, much better than his career average of .243. "Anytime you play against a guy you cant get out, you want him on your team," Collins said. "We cant get him out, never could." Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Jerseys From China Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys ' ' '

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