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TORONTO -- The sun was shining in Toronto about an hour before Game 5 of the AL Championship Series -- just not inside Rogers Centre, where the retractable roof was closed for a third straight day.If that was disappointing for any fans, it didnt seem to be much of an issue for the players.It can go either way. Obviously its a lot tougher to hit when you have shadows, Cleveland outfielder Coco Crisp said. Im sure the hitters prefer it this way. Pitching Im not so sure. Im not on that end. Me personally, Im happy its (closed).The postseason protocol in Toronto calls for the commissioner or a designee to decide what to do with the roof, in consultation with the Blue Jays and the crew chief. The decision is supposed to take into account how the home team handles the issue during the regular season.An Major League Baseball official said Wednesday that the temperature was close to the normal threshold for closing the roof in Toronto. With the first pitch scheduled for 4:08 p.m., it was possible the weather could become a bit colder during the game.The Indians led the Blue Jays 3-1 in the best-of-seven matchup.Cleveland slugger Carlos Santana said he likes it fine when the roof is closed, although he said it seems a little dark when its not open.Crisp said hes never had any problems with the lighting level when the dome is closed.I never thought any different. Im used to playing with the dome closed, Crisp said. Its only been maybe once or twice where Ive played with it open. Either way, it doesnt matter.The Blue Jays were sending Marco Estrada to the mound against Cleveland rookie Ryan Merritt for Game 5, and Toronto manager John Gibbons was glad there wouldnt be any shadows to worry about.You dont want shadows. We play better when we score runs, Gibbons said. Estrada is a big deception guy, anyway, whether you can see him or not. Maybe (the shadows) would help this young kid, so dont give him any advantages when hes throwing.---Follow Noah Trister at Зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку! Зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку! . - Derek Wolfe says hes finally healthy after suffering a seizure in November that doctors now believe was related to the spinal cord injury he suffered in the preseason. Зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку! . The players spoke Jan. 13 during a Major League Baseball Players Association conference call after Rodriguez sued the union and Major League Baseball to overturn an arbitrators decision suspending him for the 2014 season and post-season. Зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку! . There was no hesitation from the 40th-ranked Pospisil, from Vernon, B.C., who admitted that he cut back on his training sessions over the last few days to conserve energy as the long ATP season finishes next week at the Paris Masters. Зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку! . Note: The Calgary Flames announced Tuesday that Sean Monahan would not be made available to Canadas World Junior team. Зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку! . Fernandez, coached in Toronto by former two-time Olympic silver medallist Brian Orser, scored 267.11 points and is the first champion to successfully defend since Russias Evgeny Plushenko in 2005 and 2006. VALPARAISO, Ind. -- Alec Peters poured in 36 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and Valparaiso came from behind in the second half to beat NAIA-Trinity Christian College, 89-75 for its second straight win to open the season Saturday night.The Trolls used a fast start to take an early lead. Ben Brinks layup midway through the first half gave Trinity a 28-12 lead and held a 10-point advantage at intermission, 45-35.But the Crusaders came on strong in the second half. Shane Hamminks laayup three minutes into the half cut the lead to 45-41 and Max Josephs 3-pointer with 15:12 to play gave Valparaiso the lead, 50-48.dddddddddddd After Hamminks dunk made it 52-50, Valparaiso never trailed again.Peters hit 14 of his 29 shots from the floor and knocked down 3 of 11 shots from beyond the arc.Juozas Balciunas had 19 points to lead Trinity. ' ' '