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The worlds first fully electric racing series will stage a race next year in Brooklyn, where Formula E will host the first FIA-sanctioned open-wheel race within the five boroughs of New York City.The 1.21-mile track was revealed Wednesday on the shores of New York Harbour at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. The race through Red Hook will be called the New York City ePrix and will be a doubleheader over two days in July.New York City is where technology, sustainability and commerce all connect, Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement. Theres no better home for the ePrix. Bringing this international event to the five boroughs is a huge win for New York City.It will bring thousands of visitors, boost Brooklyn tourism and spur investment in our neighborhoods.The circuit will require no street closures and run around Pier 11 and the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. Formula E isnt receiving any financial assistance from the city or the state to host the race but will depend on corporate sponsorship to offset costs.The series will invest in infrastructure improvements at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, and also has promised to hire local workers, partner with local small businesses and hotels, and offer New York City students hands-on opportunities to learn about engineering, technology and automotive trades.Formula E has coveted an event in New York City since it launched two years ago. The series opens in October in Hong Kong and has stops in Buenos Aires, Monaco, Paris, Berlin and Brussels.But Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag had been eyeing New York City all along, and once the Red Hook site was selected, the process moved quickly to get a deal done. The backdrop along the circuit will be views of lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.To race in New York City is a historic moment, not only for Formula E, but for motorsport in general, Agag said. It again highlights the philosophy of Formula E to bring fully electric racing to the worlds greatest cities.When we originally started the project, we could only dream of bringing Formula E to a place like New York, with arguably the most recognizable skyline of any city in the world.Agag hopes the race will be the series season finale, but he noted the FIA is protective of NASCAR, which races in New Hampshire on the same July weekend that Formula E hopes to be in New York City.The series will not return to Long Beach, California, in 2017, but Agag is hopeful to add a second race in the U.S., on the West Coast, in the future.For now, New York is satisfying to series officials and team owners.Michael Andretti, an original owner in the series, said the opportunity to race in New York City is huge for the series and sponsors.To organize a race in this market is a huge accomplishment for Formula E and everyone involved, Andretti said. 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I havent not felt anything probably since the 90s.Chicago batters struggled, striking out 12 times.We need to move the baseball and put runners in scoring position, or just move the baseball in general, Cubs manager Joe Maddon said. Their pitchers were really good today.Bregman put the Astros ahead with an opposite-field home run to right-center against Lackey in a two-run third.Decent pitch and good hit by the kid, Lackey said.McHugh (10-10) won his third straight decision, allowing one run and two hits in five innings. Chris Devenski, Will Harris, Luke Gregerson and Ken Giles combined for hitless relief.Ken Giles survived a shaky ninth to earn his 10th save. He walked Anthony Rizzo leading off, and pinch-runner Matt Szczur advanced on a wild pitch. Jorge Soler struck out and Szczur crossed to third on Miguel Monteros groundout. Giles then struck out Willson Contreras.Jose Altuve, in an 0-for-12 slide, followed Bregmans homer by reaching on his second bunt single of the season, beating third baseman Kris Bryants throw.ddddddddddddYulieski Gurriel singled him to third, and Gonzalez bunted to third as Altuve scored.Two bunts, Lackey said, youd like for that not to cause you a game.Contreras fourth-inning sacrifice fly scored Soler, who beat the offline throw from right fielder George Springer.Houston could have extended the lead in the seventh, but Springer was thrown out at the plate by when he tried to score from first on Bregmans bloop single to right center.Right fielder Jason Heyward threw to shortstop Javier Baez, who relayed to Contreras for the tag. The call by plate umpire Mark Carlson was upheld in a video review.PIGSKIN IN HIS MINDWith the Chicago Bears in town to face the Texans on Sunday, Maddon offered a lengthy scouting report of NFL-caliber talent in his clubhouse.Were very athletic, said Maddon, who was quick to offer as proof infielder Addison Russell, who played high school football in Florida. I think he would be outstanding.Others to consider include outfielders Jason Heyward -- put a couple more pounds on him; put him at tight end, Maddon said -- and Soler.Thats like the next Lawrence Taylor right there, Maddon said of Soler.Jason Hammel or Jake Arrieta for quarterback?Hammel, honestly, Maddon said. Watch him throw a football its pretty.UP NEXTRHP Mike Fiers (10-6) looks to improve to 4-1 in his career against the Cubs when he starts Sundays series finale. Chicago starts RHP Jake Arrieta (16-6), who is 10-2 in 13 road starts this season. He will face Houston for the first time. ' ' '