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CLEVELAND -- Once he rounded the bases a second time, propelled by a roaring crowd at Progressive Field, Roberto Perez began to understand what he had done.I dont think Ive ever had a night like that, Clevelands catcher said.He picked a good time for it.Known almost exclusively for his defense, Perez provided plenty of pop in Game 1 of the World Series, hitting a pair of homers -- a solo shot and a three-run drive -- as the Indians rolled to their fourth shutout of the postseason, 6-0 over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.The Indians love Perezs glove, arm and ability to frame pitches. Any offense they get from him is a bonus.All he did in his debut on baseballs biggest stage was become the first Indians hitter with a multihomer game in the Series. He tied the franchise record for RBI and joined Manny Ramirez and Jim Thome as the only Cleveland players to hit two homers in a postseason game.Not bad for a backup catcher who batted .183 during the regular season.Ive come a long ways. Im just playing with a lot of confidence right now, said Perez, who also homered in his first at-bat of the playoffs. Im not trying to do too much at the plate. Im just trying to control my emotions. First World Series experience, and just trying to go out there and compete and try to get good ABs up there, and try to get on base and make something happen. Its an unbelievable feeling.The 27-year-old Perez, who had thumb surgery this season, has three homers in 27 postseason at-bats -- equaling his number in 153 at-bats during the regular season.Perez homered his first time up in the AL Division Series against Boston and on Tuesday became the first No. 9 batter to hit two homers in a World Series game.His teammates saw it coming.I watch how hard he works day in and day out, said shortstop Francisco Lindor, who had three hits. Hes doing it for his family. Hes doing it for Puerto Rico. Its awesome to see him stepping up. I almost cried when he hit the (second) home run. Hes one of my buddies on the team. Im just super happy, super excited for him and his family.Perez gave the Indians a 3-0 lead in the fourth with his homer off starter Jon Lester. The left-hander attempted to sneak an 0-1 fastball past Perez, who lined it over the 19-foot wall in left field, his shot pinging off a railing.With the Indians up 3-0 and two outs in the eighth, Perez drove a pitch from Hector Rondon into the bleachers in left, sending Indians fans into a frenzy and moving Cleveland a step closer to its first title since 1948.As he crossed home plate, Perez delivered a double high-five to teammate Lonnie Chisenhall.Perezs 1-2 punch flattened the Cubs. But beyond his unexpected offensive production, Perez has been excellent behind the plate in handling Clevelands pitchers, who have complimented the way he calls a game.He should be a star catcher, thats the way hes heading, reliever Andrew Miller said. He doesnt even have to get a hit to validate his spot behind the plate.Perez worked the corners for starter Corey Kluber, who struck out nine Cubs -- six of them looking.For much of the season, Perez didnt come close to hitting his weight (220 pounds), and there was a long stretch when he was almost an automatic out in the lineup. But when starter Yan Gomes went down with a separated shoulder in July and then a broken wrist in September, Perez stepped in and the Indians havent missed a beat.Hes the latest surprise on a surprising squad of Indians.What he did at the plate tonight, my goodness, that was exciting to watch, Indians manager Terry Francona said. Everybody was happy for him. You could see the way everybody reacted to it.NMD Cs2 Sverige . They had already blown a double-digit lead, fans were hitting the exits, and a long seven-game road trip waited at the end. 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NMD Human Race Sverige .Y. - Jerome Samson scored once in regulation and again in the shootout as the St.COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina linebacker Bryson Allen-Williams believes his teams offense is improving, no matter how much it struggles to score.The Gamecocks (2-3, 1/3 Southeastern Conference) remain last in the league in offense and points while the defense is in the top half of the SEC, giving up 18.6 points a game. Last week, South Carolina held potent Texas A&M to its lowest point total of the season -- and 15 points below its season scoring average -- in a 24-13 loss last week.South Carolinas offense, though, could not move the ball enough to threaten the No. 8 Aggies.Were all a team. We win together, we lose together, Allen-Williams said. We have no frustration with the offense whatsoever. Theyre continuing to work. We know theyre a young side of the ball and we have a little bit more experience on defense. Thats the approach we take to the game, weve got to win the game.The defense will have its hands full this week with Georgia (3-2, 1-2), which expects to get star runner Nick Chubb back from injury. Chubb had one 3-yard carry last week in a loss to Tennessee before sitting out the game with his left ankle sprain. But Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart said Chubb was cleared to practice all week and, barring any setbacks, was expected to be fully ready to face South Carolina.South Carolina starting quarterback, freshman Brandon McIlwain, again struggled to get things going and was replaced in the fourth quarter by senior Perry Orth, who finished 11-of-18 passing for 138 yards. The Gamecocks ended with 378 yards of offense, their most this season. However, a huge chunk of that came a few seconds into the game on A.J. Turners 75-yard touchdown run.Tight end Hayden Hurst said the problems come early in drives with mistakes and bad plays that force secondd- or third-and-long situations.dddddddddddd Early in drives, we get behind the eight ball, he said. Well get a negative play that kills our drives. As long as we can just keep the ball moving, getting first downs, well get the ball moving down the field.Hurst understands how some might see a divide between a group doing its job and one thats struggling. But Hurst said the defense has been supportive, helping the offense in practices where it can.Were so close as a unit, the defense is going to pick us up and were going to pick the defense up, too, he said.South Carolina faced Texas A&M without top receivers Deebo Samuel and Bryan Edwards, both injured. The two were back at practice this week and are expected to play against Georgia. With Deebo Samuel and Bryan Edwards back at practice, were better coaches (offensively). Its amazing how that works, Muschamp said. Thats good to see.The Gamecocks were not crisp on offense last week. An eight-play stretch in the second quarter, with McIlwain running the offense, yielded six negative-yardage plays plus an incomplete pass.Georgias coach, who has also started a freshman quarterback in Jacob Eason, understands how choppy an offense can look with a young player at the controls.Its one of those deals that he is a freshmen so hes going through a little bit of what (Jacob Eason) goes through where you see some formations, Smart said. You see some plays where its like `Wait a second, was it supposed to be that way or was it supposed to be another way?Muschamp said his team has not splintered and had a spirited practice prepping for the Bulldogs.Guys are bouncing around, he said. Its good. ' ' '