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NEW YORK -- The New York Mets are trying not to think about the possibility of hosting the National League wild-card game and instead focusing on just getting into the playoffs. The Minnesota Twins have no choice but to look far ahead -- to next year -- while taking what they can from the final weeks of a lost season.The Mets look to continue their push for a playoff berth Saturday night when they host the Twins in the middle contest of a three-game series at Citi Field. New York (78-69) extended its lead in the race for the second wild card to two games Friday night when it beat the Twins 3-0 while the St. Louis Cardinals lost to the San Francisco Giants 8-2.The Mets are one game behind the Giants (79-68) in the race for the first wild card. Whomever wins the first wild card hosts the game Oct. 5.After appearing to be finished four weeks ago -- the Mets were 60-62 and 5 1/2 games behind the second wild card Cardinals on Aug. 19 -- manager Terry Collins and his players are only concerned with qualifying for the wild card game.I think the mindset is just getting in the postseason right now, Collins said. Weve got to just continue to try to win as many games as we can.We made a statement about three weeks ago that weve just got to take care of our business. And if we do, well get back in the hunt. Were in the hunt. Deeply.Rookie right-hander Seth Lugo, one of the players most responsible for the Mets surge, is scheduled to take the mound Saturday night. Lugo has won his last four starts --including last Sunday, when he gave up two runs over seven innings in a 10-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves -- and is 4-1 with a 2.27 ERA in five starts since joining the rotation Aug. 19, a stretch in which New York is 18-8.Such a performance would be noteworthy coming from any rookie, but especially from Lugo, a 26-year-old former 34th-round draft pick who had a 6.50 ERA in 21 games (14 starts) this season at Triple-A Las Vegas, which plays in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League.The Twins (55-93), who have the worst record in baseball, counter with ace Ervin Santana. Santana is 1-0 despite a 4.76 ERA in his last four starts. He didnt factor into the decision in his most recent appearance Monday, when the right-hander gave up one run over five innings in Minnesotas 4-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers.The 33-year-old Santana will be one of the few 30-somethings on the field for the Twins, who had six players younger than 30 in their lineup Friday. 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(STATS) -- James Madison quarterback Bryan Schor was sidelined by injury for the last game and a half of the regular season, but at least it was to his non-throwing shoulder.The CAA Football offensive player of the year was back to his old form Saturday, throwing for 371 yards and five touchdowns in a 55-22 rout of conference rival New Hampshire in the second round of the FCS playoffs at Harrisonburg, Virginia.Fourth-seeded James Madison (11-1), the CAA champ and a winner of nine straight games, will host No. 5 seed Sam Houston State (12-0) in the quarterfinals Friday night.Schor was injured against Villanova on Nov. 12. In his return, he completed 30 of 37 passes with one interception.Senior Brandon Ravenel was more than willing to help out as he totaled three touchdowns, two on receptions and one on an 86-yard kickoff return. Wide receiver Terrence Alls and tight end Jonathan Kloosterman also had two touchdown receptions.Just as the Dukes did in a 42-39 win over New Hampshire in the regular season, they builtt a sizeable lead on the Wildcats (8-5).dddddddddddd This time, they didnt nearly squander away their 31-7 halftime advantage.After Schors 25-yard scoring pass to Alls gave the Dukes a 10-7 lead early in the second quarter, a trick play involving Ravenel and fellow wide receiver Rashard Davis sent them on their way. Davis went in motion and took a handoff from Schor before stepping back and launching an over-the-top pass to an open Ravenel for a 37-yard score with 8:45 left in the quarter.UNH closed within 31-15 early in the third, but Ravenel answered with his kickoff return. He finished with 263 all-purpose yards.The game was the reversal for New Hampshire from last Saturday, when the Wildcats opened their 13th straight playoff appearance with a 64-21 win over Lehigh.James Madison outgained UNH 567-268 in yards. Wildcats senior Dalton Crossan rushed for 92 yards and two touchdowns. Cheap Jerseys China NFL Jerseys China NFL Jerseys Wholesale Discount Basketball Jerseys Cheap NHL Jerseys Authentic Cheap Baseball Jerseys Free Shipping Cheapest College Jerseys Sale Cheap Football Jerseys China Nike NFL Jerseys Canada Wholesale NHL Jerseys From China MLB Jerseys Outlet Canada Wholesale NBA Jerseys Canada Store Cheap Soccer Jerseys China Cheap Authentic Jerseys Canada ' ' '