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WEST POINT, N.Y. -- Armys three-game road swing is over, and the Black Knights hope a return home will get them out of their funk.After starting the season with three straight wins, Army has dropped an overtime game at Buffalo and last week lost 13-6 at Duke in steady rain, the effects of Hurricane Matthew.Michie Stadium on a sunny Saturday against FCS opponent Lafayette (1-5) seems like the perfect antidote.We have had a couple tough weeks away, Army coach Jeff Monken said. We had a chance to win the (Duke) game, and it is disappointing when you come close and see all the little things you could have done to make the difference.Against Duke, the Black Knights relentless triple-option attack was held under 200 yards rushing for the first time this season. The storm produced stiff wind and driving rain, making every punt, pass and kick difficult. The teams combined for 93 passing yards and averaged 3.4 yards per play, There were as many punts (17) as first downs.Still, Army had its chances with 15 possessions and failed time after time to capitalize.We saw a chance to win, but we couldnt sustain anything on offense, Monken said. We had several drives that were three plays and a punt, or fourth and short. It was frustrating to all of us.The poor ground game dropped Army to No. 2 nationally in rushing, but the average of 332.8 yards per game is more than enough to grab the attention of the Leopards.I think were definitely going to be prepared for it, even though none of us are really familiar with it (triple option), Lafayette defensive lineman Dante Lonardo said.Army will be the first FBS team for Lafayette since 1997, so there will be a sense of urgency for the Leopards.Every possession that were getting the ball, were going to have to score, Leopards wideout Matt Mrazek said. They cant just end in points. We need them to end in touchdowns.The Leopards are coming off a 58-34 loss at Fordham, and the Lafayette defense took a big hit in that one. Fordham put up 516 yards rushing, not a good omen for Saturday.Other things to know when Lafayette visits Army:NO TRAP GAME: Monken has a quick answer for anybody who thinks Lafayette represents one of those so-called trap games.There are no trap games at Army, the third-year coach said. If we know who we are, well realize that theres not a single team in this country that we can take lightly.DISCIPLINED LEOPARDS: Lafayette ranks first in the FCS for fewest penalties per game (3.67), fifth for fewest penalties (22), second for fewest penalty yards per game (35.7), and 14th for fewest penalty yards (214).SHUTDOWN CITY: The Army defense is fifth in the nation in total defense and ninth in scoring defense, allowing fewer than 16 points a game. The Black Knights held Duke scoreless in the second half, the third time this season Army has blanked its opponent for a half.MRAZEK DELIVERS: The Army defenders will have to keep close watch on Mrazek, whos enjoying a nice junior season. Mrazek has 42 catches for 454 yards and eight touchdowns and is averaging 90 yards a game receiving.ARMY HOME RULE: This will be the 19th game in the series, and Army is 17-1 since the first meeting in 1893. Lafayettes lone win was 19-0 in 1940, the second meeting between the teams. All games have been played at West Point.---AP College Football Website: www.collegefootball.com Scarpe New Balance Scontate . Note: The Calgary Flames announced Tuesday that Sean Monahan would not be made available to Canadas World Junior team. New Balance Outlet Italia . The next step is a better finish. 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SAN FRANCISCO -- The Arizona Diamondbacks have traded closer Brad Ziegler to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for two minor league prospects.The deal was announced late Friday night after the Diamondbacks 6-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants.Ziegler, who owns Arizonas club record of 43 consecutive saves, is scheduled to be a free agent at the end of the season. Diamondbacks general manager Dave Stewart had been in talks with Zieglers agents regarding an extension but those negotiations stalled.That led to the trade that netted prospects Jose Almonte, a right-handed pitcher, and infielder Luis Alejandro Basabe.With no real certainty of whether wed be able to bring (Ziegler) back on a multi-year deal we just decided that wed be able to get some pretty good prospects for him, SStewart said.dddddddddddd. The core of our team is still here. This isnt a case of us throwing in the towel at all.Ziegler was 2/3 with a 2.82 ERA and 18 saves in 36 appearances this season. For his career, he is 32-24 with a 2.49 ERA and 81 saves over nine seasons.The Diamondbacks latest loss dropped them 17 games behind the Giants in the NL West, and 10 behind the New York Mets for the leagues second wild card.I dont really any words to say about it, its just something that has to happen, manager Chip Hale said. Its partially (because) we havent played well enough to keep him. We should have played better and these things wouldnt be happening. ' ' '