Houston went on to build on that advantage in the next inning. Minnesota also threw out a runner at home plate in the first inning, but the Astros outfield assist was a game-changer.It changes the com

Jos Buttler cracked his fourth one-day international hundred, off just 73 balls, as England blasted 399-9 and beat South Africa by 39 runs on Duckworth-Lewis in a rain-hit first ODI. Buttler (105 off 76 balls) smashed 11 fours and five sixes to help England to the imposing total, but a sensational century by South Africas Quinton de Kock (138no off 96) saw the hosts threaten to pull off a spectacular win before the weather intervened.Watch Jos Buttler blast another ODI century for England South Africa were 250-5 after 33.3 overs of their run chase, needing a further 150 from the remaining 99 balls, but were well below the D/L par score, handing England an opening win in the five-match series.Ben Stokes took a terrific one-handed catch to remove danger-man AB de Villiers for eight earlier in the innings, almost nonchalantly plucking the ball out of the air when running round on the long-on boundary.Openers Jason Roy (48 off 30) and Alex Hales (57 off 47) got England off to a flier after Eoin Morgan won the toss and chose to bat first on a belting Bloemfontein wicket.Alex Hales praised Englands batting performance after they beat South Africa by 39 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis method. Roy - in the side despite having struggled with back spasms during the week - signalled his intent, striking the wayward South African seamers for seven fours and a six inside the first six overs.England had already scored 68 when in the eighth over he picked out the man at cover, driving uppishly at Morne Morkel (1-70).Hales picked up the mantle, putting aside his Test-series struggles to smash six fours and two sixes on his way to fifty, though he too gave his wicket away when well set, top-edging an attempted leg-side hoick off Marchant de Lange (2-87).Rob Key and Mark Ramprakash breakdown Jos Buttlers century Buttler was promoted up to fourth in the order, the same spot he batted when smashing Englands fastest-ever ODI hundred in their last outing against Pakistan in the UAE, and he and Root (57 off 55) set about adding 97 for the third wicket.Root was eventually bowled, beaten by a beautiful in-swinging yorker from Chris Morris (3-74) in the 30th over, while captain Morgan (23 off 21) struck three fours and a six in a short stay at the crease.A further enterprising fifty from Stokes (57 off 38) looked set to see England post a score of 400 for only the second time in ODIs, but a flurry of late wickets saw the side finish one short.Buttler brought up his fourth ODI century in the 41st over - but fell three balls later - and although Stokes had some fun, striking four fours and three sixes, he was one of four wickets to fall in the final four overs.Ben Stokes is at it again! Watch his catch during South Africas innings England had an ideal start with the ball, with David Willey (1-30) picking up the key wicket of Hashim Amla - chopping onto his stumps - in the third over.It belied the struggles to come, as De Kock and Faf du Plessis (55 off 44) pummelled Englands attack for a 110-run partnership for the second wicket off only 83 balls.But the golden arm of Moeen Ali (3-43) saw the back of Du Plessis - as he picked out Hales at deep midwicket - and brought about the demise of De Villiers, although Stokes can claim most of the credit after his stunning catch.Quinton De Kock celebrates a ninth ODI hundred for South Africa It bothered De Kock little as he motored on to his ninth ODI hundred off only 67 balls, but a steady stream of wickets at the other end threatened to undo his fine work, with JP Duminy (13) the next to perish, to Reece Topley (1-43), caught and bowled. With stormy clouds circulating, De Kock and Rilee Rossouw (19) added 48 for the fifth wicket, but the latter became Moeens third victim when looking - but failing - to launch the off-spinner over long-off, and within three balls of the wicket the teams were off for the rain.No further play was possible, with De Kock sadly stranded unbeaten on 138, and England taking a 1-0 series lead with them into the second ODI at Port Elizabeth.Watch highlights of Englands victory over South Africa at 10pm on Sky Sports 2, then join us for the second ODI from 7.30am on Sky Sports 2 on Saturday.Andre Iguodala Warriors Jersey . During the athletes parade, the 23-strong Ukrainian team was represented by a lone flagbearer in an apparent protest at the presence of Russian troops in Ukraines Crimean peninsula. Klay Thompson Jersey . Parker had 26 points and eight assists and San Antonio beat Toronto 112-99 Monday night. 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According to a report from the Vancouver Province, the Lions are expected to replace former DC Rich Stubler with defensive backs coach Mark Washington.MINNEAPOLIS -- After getting his first night off in more than a year, Jose Altuve looked as fresh as ever Tuesday night.The All-Star second baseman, who sat out Monday for the first time since June 15, 2015, went 4 for 4 and scored twice as the Houston Astros topped the Minnesota Twins 7-5.The four-hit game for Altuve matched a career high and raised his batting average to .361 as he puts his name in the AL MVP discussion.Hes the biggest piece of this puzzle, teammate Carlos Correa said.Correa drove in four runs, including a first-inning homer with Altuve on base. That snapped a drought of seven straight games for the Astros without a home run.Altuve was given the night off during Mondays series opener, ending the longest active streak in the majors at 202 consecutive games played. He didnt miss a beat one day later, and his third hit helped spark a three-run sixth for the Astros.The undersized star has reached base safely in 39 straight road games, the longest current run in the majors.He looked refreshed, Houston manager A.J. Hinch said. I dont think he ever has too much of a bad day. He came out with some fresh legs and the normal swing that he has. Hes just continuing a remarkable season and doing just about everything you could ask out of a player.Astros starter Mike Fiers (8-5) gave up three home runs -- he allowed four total in his previous eight starts -- but benefited from a good night at the plate from his offense. Fiers entered ranked fifth in the American League in run support (6.75 runs per game).No matter the situation, you always need this kind of game, Altuve said. Everybody swung the bat today.Hector Santiago (10-6) took the loss in his first home game for Minnesota and second start with his new team. Santiago was acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels for right-hander Ricky Nolasco and made his Twins debut in Cleveland.Like a lot of other pitchers, Santiago had trouble getting Altuve out.You just try to throw it up there, make a good pitch and hopefully he can hit iit at somebody, Santiago said.dddddddddddd It just seems that every time he hits the ball, its somewhere where nobody is at.The Twins hit consecutive homers off Fiers in the fifth to take a 4-2 lead. Robbie Grossman hit a two-run shot to right, and Brian Dozier followed with his 23rd of the year. It was the 10th time this season Minnesota went back-to-back, the third-most in team history.Houston reliever Ken Giles allowed a run in the ninth but earned his second save in five opportunities this year. Minnesotas lineup finished 1 for 11 with runners in scoring position.ASSISTING FROM THE OUTFIELDHouston outfielders came in tied for the most assists in the majors with 35. The Astros added another, and it came at a crucial time.Center fielder Jake Marisnick threw out Trevor Plouffe at home plate following a single up the middle by Jorge Polanco. Houston catcher Evan Gattis fielded the throw perfectly and tagged Plouffe, preventing what would have been a big run for the Twins.That play kept it a 5-4 Astros lead, and Houston went on to build on that advantage in the next inning. Minnesota also threw out a runner at home plate in the first inning, but the Astros outfield assist was a game-changer.It changes the complexion of the entire game, Hinch said. Jake continues to find ways to contribute in center field. Staying under control, he kept the throw low. Great pick by Gattis, good tag at the plate, and a momentum-shifter that would have changed the game.TRAINERS ROOMAstros: RHP Luke Gregerson (left oblique strain) will throw an aggressive bullpen session on Wednesday, Hinch said. Gregerson could return as early as Friday.UP NEXTAL Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel (7-11, 4.56 ERA) starts Wednesday for Houston in the third game of the series. Keuchel pitched a three-hit shutout his last time out against Texas. Minnesota will send Ervin Santana (5-9, 3.62) to the mound. ' ' '