CLEVELAND - Cord Phelps will remember his first major league homer for a long while. So will the Cleveland Indians. Phelps connected with one out in the 11th inning for a three-run shot that gave Cleveland a 5-2 victory and a three-game sweep over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. "Thats my first walk-off of any kind, at least that I can recall," said Phelps, who was mobbed at the plate by teammates. "That was awesome. Really cool." Carlos Santana also homered for the AL Central leaders, who improved to 23-12 at home by pulling out a game that was delayed by rain in the eighth inning for one hour 57 minutes. "I guess it was worth the wait," manager Manny Acta said of the Indians eighth win in their last at-bat at Progressive Field. Shin-Soo Choo singled off Tim Wood (0-1) with one out in the 11th for his third hit and stole second. Wood intentionally walked Santana to face Phelps, who came up hitting .100 (2 for 20) since being called up from triple-A Columbus on June 8. "It was a fastball in," Wood said. "He did exactly what hes supposed to do with a belt-high fastball. My sinkers my best pitch. I had faced him a few times (in the minors) and got him out." Tony Sipp (3-0) worked a scoreless 11th to help the Indians win for the fifth time in seven games and move to 6-0 in interleague play. Their sweep extended the Pirates losing streak to 13 games in AL ballparks. Pittsburgh has not won a road interleague game since June 17, 2009, at Minnesota. Sipp and five other relievers worked six scoreless innings. Clevelands bullpen has not allowed a run in 22 2-3 innings over seven games. The offence has been another story. Before the game, the Indians announced that hitting coach Jon Nunnally had been replaced by Bruce Fields, the organizations minor league hitting instructor. Acta said the decision was made before Clevelands 5-1 win on Saturday night. "It was very tough, one of my toughest days of work," Acta said. "Yesterday we won the game and didnt feel like celebrating. I understand that some (players) are a little upset, but we have to do whats best for our team." Phelps liner into the right-field seats made Cleveland 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position Sunday -- and 18 for 116 (.155) since June 2. Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle lamented the Pirates offensive struggles, too. They totalled three runs in the series following a four-game winning streak. Prior to that, they scored four runs in going 1-3 "We left 14 men on base," Hurdle said. "At the end of the day, thats a lot." Acta was much more upbeat following Clevelands seventh sweep of a series of at least three games this year. "How about that bullpen?" he said. "They kept us in the game. Oh, and by the way, a pretty good series." Acta and other Indians could not stop talking about a defensive gem by Asdrubal Cabrera. The shortstop made a barehand stop of a sharply hit one-hopper on the outfield grass and threw out Brandon Wood in the top of the 10th. "Half the dugout was saying it was the best play ever," Acta said. Added Phelps: "That was nasty. I became a fan right there and said, Ohhhh!" Neil Walker and Matt Diaz drove in first-inning runs off Justin Masterson to put Pittsburgh ahead 2-0. Walker followed a one-out triple by Xavier Paul with an RBI single. Walker took third on a single by Garrett Jones and scored as Diaz grounded into a forceout at second. Santana drove Jeff Karstens first pitch of the second into the right-field seats for his ninth homer. Phelps doubled on the next pitch, moved up on a passed ball and later scored when Lou Marson bounced into a double play, tying it at two. Masterson, 0-5 in 10 starts since opening 5-0, gave up two runs and seven hits over five innings. He ran up his pitch count early, though he walked only one and struck out five. He threw 69 of 110 pitches for strikes. Karstens was lifted after the delay in the middle of the eighth. Hurdle said the right-hander would have continued if not for the rain. Karstens gave up one earned run and five hits over seven innings. He has not allowed more than two earned runs in a game since May 3, a stretch of nine starts. NOTES: The Indians retrieved Phelps home run ball and presented it to him. He said hell keep it awhile before giving it to his parents. ... The Indians said the last Cleveland player to hit a game-ending shot for his first major league homer was Ben Francisco on June 29, 2007, against Tampa Bay, according to research by the Elias Sports Bureau. ... Indians OF Grady Sizemore went 0 for 5 with four strikeouts. ... Acta made a nifty backhand grab of a woeful ceremonial first pitch from Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe DeLamiellure that was eight feet short and five feet wide. ... The series drew 100,437 fans, Clevelands largest three-game series total since September 2008. ... Pirates first-base coach Luis Silverio stayed in the game after being hit in the inner thigh by a foul line drive off the bat of Jones in the fourth.

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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- San Jose Sharks talented rookie forward Tomas Hertl will miss at least a month after being hurt in a knee-on-knee collision with Los Angeles Dustin Brown. General manager Doug Wilson said Saturday the team is waiting for more information before knowing exactly how long Hertl will be sidelined after injuring his right knee Thursday. "The swelling is pretty extensive still," Wilson said. "Well know more hopefully in the next week or so. The projection is probably a minimum of a month right now." Brown received a major penalty and game misconduct for the hit on Hertl. Wilson would not say whether he felt more punishment was warranted. Hertl leads all rookies with 15 goals and 25 points so far this season. He has teamed with captain Joe Thornton and Brent Burns on a very productive line. Coach Todd McLellan will be forced to shuffle his combinations to make up for his absence. The Sharks recalled forward Matt Nieto from San Francisco of the ECHL to take Hertls place. The 20-year-old Hertl is also a candidate to play for the Czech Republic in the Olympics in February if he is healthy. Wilson said its too early to know whether thats an option. "Right now the prognosis is a month, but we are prepared that it could be longer," Wilson said. "How much longer, we dont know."

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He was playing his game the other night and the ref comes over and says he is going to give him a delay of game penalty if he continues to push the snow from his crease by the goal posts. As in - you are putting too much snow by the goal posts! Cmon Ref! Does such a penalty actually exist? Hope you are great. Mark Dear Readers: This is the first time that the Cmon Ref mail bag has received a question from someone within TSN let alone at the top of the corporate ladder. It demonstrates the passion that this game invokes from hockey fans (and particularly parents of young players) and the thirst for expert analysis no matter what their background or occupation. Under Mark Milliere as Senior Vice-President, Production, he is one of the reasons that TSN is recognized as Canadas Sports Leader. Without Marks primary support and blessing, in addition to Steve Dryden, the Cmon Ref column would not exist! You have them to thank for this column and my analyst work with TSN. With that said, when the boss asks Cmon Ref a question it would be wise to exercise my "best judgment" and provide him with an answer. Heres hoping he likes it... As strange as it may sound, there actually is a rule against piling snow in the crease. In the NHL rule book, 67.3 states, "A goalkeeper shall be assessed a minor penalty when he deliberately piles up snow or obstacles at or near his net that, in the opinion of the Referee, would tend to prevent the scoring of a goal." Additionally, Rule 67.5 - Awarded Goal, refers to when the goalie goes to his bench for an extra attacker; "When a goalkeeper, prior to proceeding to his players bench to be replaced by an extra attacker, intentionally leaves his stick or other piece of equipment, piles snow or obstacles at or near his net that, in the opinion of the Referee, would tend to prevent the puck from entering the net, a goal shall be awarded. In order to award a goal in this situation, the goalkeeper must have been replaced for an extra attacker; otherwise a minor penalty shall be assessed. This rule was already in the book when I first arrived at the NHL training camp for officials in 1972. The reason it was in the book was because it happened at least one time in an NHL game. Some wise goalkeeper piled up some snow to keep a slow moving puck from crossing the goal line or left his stick guarding the open cage when he bolted to the bench for an extra attacker. In the practical application the "obstacle" would have to prevent the puck from entering the goal. If a shot went wide of the net an awarded goal or minor penalty should not be assessed. That being said some referees interpret the rule book literally as opposed to using it as a guide to utilize common sense and good judgment! During my career, excessive amounts of snow accumulated around the goal crease and at the players benches prior to the NHL implementation of the snow removal people that come onto the ice during each commercial timeout. In many arenas attractive female skaters in "costume" perform the important task of clearing away the buildup of snow. My, how far the game of hockey has come from the early days when the goal judges stood on the ice behind the net to "flag" a goal and the referee rang a bell as opposed to blowing a whistle to stop play! It sounds to me Mark that the referee in your sons game was overly officious and his communication skills need some work. Theres a lesson to be learned here from your question. My objective was to get players to play on my terms without having to impose myself and create a confrontation where none was required. Prior to the "snow angels" many goalies deliberately piledd snow at the corner of their goal posts (both inside and outside of the net.dddddddddddd Most goalies are very sensitive to their crease area. Some were more sensitive than others; especially Billy Smith, Ron Hextall and Ed Belfour. Do you see a common pattern here folks? These guys were all really intense. Often when I looked inside their mask I saw eyes blazing back at me. Here is how I handled a buildup of snow in the crease involving these guys and others. First I would inform the goalie that as per a rule the snow had piled up in and around their crease and we needed to removed it; always making the request with a "please" attached. I would ask them if they minded if I took care of it for them or if they preferred to clear it well away from the cage with their goal stick. Some guys would say go ahead. Eddie Belfour, the newest addition to the Hockey Hall of Fame, would say Ill take care of it, which he did. Belfour didnt allow anything to go inside his net; not even a piece of tape, broken stick or even snow. I made the mistake of attempting to throw a piece of tape I picked up into his cage and he snapped, "DONT throw that in there!" I put the tape in my pocket. You didnt want to touch his water bottle or put it in the sleeve on top of the net without his expressed permission either. Eddie the Eagle was very superstitious and in the zone. Other guys were free spirits. One night in Hartford Greg Millen had built a minor snow bank along the goal line inside the net which almost extended from post to post. I asked him if he was building a snow fort. There is a proper way to handle every situation and I asked Greg if he preferred me to get a shovel, a plow or he could use his goal stick but one way or the other it had to go. Millen smiled as he cleared out the snow bank with his stick and I told him Id throw the first snow ball if he attempted to build another igloo. I believe this approach is much better than the one that your sons referee appeared to utilize. In youth hockey, no differently than professional ranks, the referee can educate players and solicit their cooperation. I dont imagine your son knew there was a penalty for piling snow? Thats just what goalies do - housekeeping in and around their crease. The first thing this amateur referee should have done was politely ask your son if he knew there was a rule and a penalty for piling snow that might prevent the puck from entering the net. He could then say I think we are at that point and could you please remove the snow either deep into your net or away from the posts where it wont interfere with the puck. The ref should then finish up by saying I really appreciate your help with this. I never had to impose a penalty for piling snow during my 30-year NHL career nor did I have a confrontation with a goalie over its removal. One penalty that I did have to call and your son should be aware of is when a goalie throws the puck forward toward his opponents goal and is picked up by the goalies teammate. Reggie Lemelin threw the puck out to his teammate at the blue line and was penalized. Another time Andy Moog threw it to the top of the faceoff circle and Messier took off with the puck. Neither goalie knew the rule until I called it against them. I hope this helps clear up any confusion, Mark. Goalies are a special breed of player and can cause the ref all kinds of problems as we are seeing now in the NHL with body contact. I did my very best to establish a good working relationship with them and get them to play on my terms without creating excessive anxiety. I suggest your son should print up this column and present it to the referee as a gift from Cmon Ref. He should also tell the referee that he now understands that he cant pile snow to excess at his goal posts. Bring on the "ice angels" at all levels of the game. Kind Personal Regards,Kerry ' ' '