Ellertson nets first goal to lead USA past China

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12/14/2008 - Carson, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The U.S. Women's National Team defeated China 1-0 at The Home Depot Center on Saturday as Tina Ellertson scored her first international goal in the 61st minute.

Ellertson, a defender in her previous 32 caps for the USA, was handed her first start as striker and made the most of it. Amy Rodriguez set up the goal after she took the ball on the left from Shannon Boxx and dribbled into the penalty area. Rodriguez then played a low ball past Chinese goalkeeper Zhang Yanru and into the path of Ellertson, who slid and knocked the ball home from close range.

Kristine Lilly returned to the USA lineup from a nearly 14-month hiatus after taking time off to have her first child, earning the veteran her 341st cap when she came on in the 55th minute.

The United States controlled most of the match with China rarely threatening the USA net. China's best chance came in the 68th minute when Han Duan beat defender Kate Markgraf and got into the box on the right, only to fire her shot into the side netting.

The win leaves the American women with a record of 32-1-1 for 2008, with the team's final match of the year coming on Wednesday in another friendly against China.

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El Duque expected to throw Tuesday

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.

Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.

El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.

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Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.

New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.

Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''

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