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BERLIN -- Mainz could only draw 0-0 with Hannover as the home sides difficulties continued, while Freiburg and Borussia Moenchengladbach also played out a goalless draw in the Bundesliga on Sunday. Mainz, which failed to qualify for the Europa League and was knocked out in the first round of the German Cup, was left to rue a penalty appeal that wasnt given in the first half. Shinji Okazaki fell under Marcelos challenge in the 28th minute, albeit theatrically, and referee Sascha Stegemann decided to wave play on. The Japan striker created the home sides best chance six minutes later with a fine cross, but Julian Baumgartlinger was unable to direct his volley on target. The visitors improved as the game progressed. Mainz goalkeeper Loris Karius denied Joselu before the break and Christoph Moritz had to clear Hiroshi Kiyotakes shot off the line with Karius beaten after it. Mainz brought on Devante Parker, younger brother of German-American striker Shawn, for his Bundesliga debut with eight minutes remaining, but neither side could force a breakthrough. Mainz general manager Christian Heidel dismissed suggestions of a crisis at the club. "Its being turned into a drama by those outside the club, internally its nothing," Heidel said. "We had a change (of coach) and that takes a bit of time." New coach Kasper Hjulmand, who took over from Thomas Tuchel in the off-season, can count on reinforcements for the games ahead. The club announced the signing before the game of Argentine forward Pablo De Blasis from Greek side Asteras Tripoli, and the return on loan for the season of Tunisian forward Sami Allagui from Hertha Berlin. Heidel also said he expected defender Philipp Wollscheid and attacking midfielder Jonas Hofmann to join from Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund, respectively. Hofmann was due to sign a loan deal. Freiburg was left to rue Admir Mehmedis missed penalty in the late game. Mehmedi sent his penalty well over the crossbar in the 63rd. Referee Peter Gagelmann awarded the spot-kick after Tony Jantschke brought down Freiburg substitute Maximilian Philipp. "It wasnt great, but Im at Gladbach since February 2011 and thats the first time weve taken away a point," said Moenchengladbach coach Lucien Favre. "A few months ago we lost 4-3 here, yet we were 10 times better. But thats football." Artemi Panarin Jersey . Listen to the Rangers vs. Kings live on TSN Radio starting at 7pm et/4pm pt. You can also stream the post-game press conferences live on TSN. Ryan Murray Jersey . 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Sociedad forward Carlos Vela chipped goalkeeper Jaime Jimenez after receiving an equally exquisite lobbed pass from Ruben Pardo to set him up in the 23rd minute at Anoeta Stadium.MINNEAPOLIS -- The Toronto Blue Jays and the Minnesota Twins were given an unexpected day off because of the weather. They sure needed the extra time to warm back up from the night before. The Blue Jays-Twins game Wednesday was postponed more than seven hours before it was scheduled to begin, due to the unseasonable cold causing a spring storm to produce blowing snow all afternoon with some accumulation predicted at night. Since this week is Torontos only trip to Minnesota, the teams will play a day-night doubleheader Thursday. The forecast was calling for a high temperature of about 42 degrees Thursday but clear and dry conditions. The Blue Jays beat the Twins 9-3 Tuesday without precipitation problems, but the first-pitch temperature was 35 degrees. "Weve got a roof up there in Toronto, so we dont get exposed to it that much. Youve just got to be mentally tough," Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said after the game. Blue Jays starter Brandon Morrow had trouble gripping the ball and didnt finish the fourth inning. He escaped with only two runs allowed. "I didnt feel helpless. I was still trying on every pitch. But nothing was working," Morrow said. Third baseman Brett Lawrie didnt let the cold stop him from hitting a grand slam in the ninth inning, but he still felt it. "It just kind of hits you. It takes a little bit of getting used to," Lawrie said, adding: "Get your cold gear on and man up." One potential casualty of the cold was designated hitter Adam Linds back. He left the game Tuesday with tightness and has a history of back trouble. The Blue Jays held out centre fielder Colby Rasmus Tuesday because of hamstring tightness that forced him out Sunday at Baltimore. The cold could also work against R.A. Dickeys knuckleball, which thrives in humid, hot conditions. The Blue Jays switched their rotation to start Dickey in the matinee Thursday and use Dustin McGowan for the rescheduled game, which willl start six hours after the first one.dddddddddddd The Twins kept Kyle Gibson as their starter for the afternoon game, meaning Mike Pelfrey will take the mound Thursday night after having this turn bumped back. Pelfrey will try to bounce back from two rough appearances to start the season. Another pitcher in need of a rebound is reliever Jared Burton, the primary setup man. After posting a 2.18 ERA in 64 appearances in 2012, Burton had his ERA rise to 3.82 in 71 appearances last year. He was charged with nine losses. This season, he has allowed six hits, eight runs and three walks in five innings, including Lawries grand slam Tuesday. "I dont know whats going on with him right now. Hes not pitching with a lot of confidence," manager Ron Gardenhire said, adding: "Hes got good stuff. Hes got a track record. So weve just got to figure out a way to get him right." Burton said hes having trouble controlling his pitches, another byproduct of the April cold. "I think pitchers and hitters will both tell you that its tough at the beginning of the year with the weather and everything. Ive just got to do a better job of getting ahead of guys. Im behind everybody, and its a lot easier to hit when youre ahead in the count," he said. Burton expressed confidence hell bounce back. "I feel fine. Im healthy. Im just human. Were under a little bit of a microscope and when we struggle it shows. Ill figure it out. We all go through these phases. Its just a matter of stopping a slump and starting a streak," he said. NOTES: Since Target Field opened in 2010, the Twins have had nine weather-induced postponements, plus one game suspended by rain and finished the following day. Three of them came last April. ... Blue Jays closer Casey Janssen and shortstop Jose Reyes both played for Class A Dunedin on rehab assignments Tuesday. Reyes could rejoin the Blue Jays Friday at Cleveland, but Janssen is a little behind him. 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