The North America League of Legends Championship Series (NA LCS) semifinals began with Cloud9 against Immortals. Just a few short weeks ago, Cloud9 was not a team that many thought could compete on even footing with Immortals. However, this matchup was essentially a pick em. The strength of Immortals came from the superior duo of Kim Reignover Yeu-jin and Heo Huni Seong Hoon, while Cloud9s core was the sublime play of Nicolaj Jensen Jensen and Zachary Sneaky Scuderi. It would take the entire five game series to determine the victor, but ultimately Cloud9 closed it out 3-2, advancing to the NA LCS finals.It was a back-and-forth affair and both lineups flashed brilliance, but Cloud9s tenacity carried the day. Whether it was a macro plan or a teamfight game plan, Cloud9 proved it could play whatever the opponent drafted. Its difficult to pinpoint a weakness for this upstart team and their versatility should be a real strength entering the finals.Immortals relied heavily on the early play of both Reignover and Huni and it paid off often, but a lack of a consistent secondary source of damage and carry ability cost them. Unfortunately, they cracked under the pressure. Huni and Eugene Pobelter Park were notably picked off repeatedly in critical moments and Cloud9 took advantage of every mistake. On the other side, Jensen was incredible in defeat and better in victory; Sneaky was the perfect complement in teamfights and damage distribution and far outpaced his opposition. Jensens play and form plant him firmly in contention for being the best mid laner in North America. Hes certainly the Cloud9 rosters biggest strength. Sonny Jackson Braves Jersey . LOUIS -- Heading into the final stretch of the season, the issues for the Chicago Bears banged-up defence only seem to be getting worse. 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He allowed five runs, two of them unearned because of a misplayed grounder by second baseman Matt Carpenter, and his ERA rose to 2.05. "He wasnt as sharp as he normally is, but hes coming back from an injury," manager Mike Matheny said. Fernandez settled down after giving up two runs and three hits in the first inning. He had a 1-2-3 third, striking out Carlos Beltran, Matt Holliday and Allen Craig. "He really was in complete control of that game after the first inning," Marlins manager Mike Redmond said. "He set the tone against a great team, a great lineup, and it was fun to watch him. He can pitch." Fernandez improved to 4-1 over his past eight starts with a 2.42 ERA. He also singled home a run. "He did a lot of things right," Matheny said. "We knew he was going to be a handful." Giancarlo Stanton had three hits, including a two-run double for the Marlins, who won despite going 2 for 15 with runners in scoring position. 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Jeff Mathis had an RBI groundout, and Fernandez followed with a two-out run-scoring single for his third RBI this year. "I keep getting lucky, man," Fernandez said. Miami went ahead to stay in the fourth on a single by Dietrich and a run-scoring double by Greg Dobbs. That was one of eight hits off Westbrook. "I felt good enough to pitch better than that," Westbrook said. "Overall my arm felt good. Just came out on the wrong end." The Cardinals scored in the first on consecutive RBI singles by Craig and Yadier Molina. The hits came after an error by third baseman Lucas, and one run was unearned. Jon Jay had a two-out RBI double for the Cardinals in the sixth. David Freese doubled home a run in the eighth. NOTES: Marlins RHP Nathan Eovaldi, who is on the disabled list with biceps tendinitis, is scheduled to make his season debut Tuesday at Arizona. ... New Dolphins WR Mike Wallace threw out the first pitch. ... The Cardinals rank last in the majors with 18 stolen bases. ... 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