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Pastor Luke Jesse of the First Marshallese Throne in Jouj church wears a mask as he baptizes Danny Baro on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Noel, Mo. After the coronavirus swept through the town of about 1,800 people, the First Marshallese Throne in Jouj and four other churches that worship at the building of the Community Baptist Church experienced a faith revival with an estimated 50 baptisms in three months. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski)

Pandemic, loss unite 2 rural Missouri pastors around faith

By LUIS ANDRES HENAO and DAVID CRARY and JESSIE WARDARSKI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2019, file photo, Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Mike Leake throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game, in Phoenix. Diamondbacks right-hander Mike Leake has opted out of the 2020 season due to concerns about the coronavirus. Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen did not elaborate on Leake’s decision during a Zoom call, but the pitcher’s agent issued a statement saying he made a personal decision not to play during the pandemic. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Diamondbacks right-hander Mike Leake opts out of 2020 season

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

D-backs pitcher Leake has fracture on non-throwing wrist

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Mike Leake throws to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Diamondbacks acquire right-hander Mike Leake from Mariners

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Mike Leake throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 19, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Mariners’ Leake lose perfect game try in 9th, blanks Angels

By CHRIS TALBOTT - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano is hit by a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Mike Leake gives Mariners 7 innings in debut, beats A’s 3-2

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Mike Leake throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Mariners bolster staff, get RHP Mike Leake from Cardinals

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Asher Wojciechowski throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

Joey Votto drives in a pair of runs, Reds beat Cardinals 3-2

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto (19) celebrates with Zack Cozart (2) after hitting a two-run home run off St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Tyler Lyons in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Votto leads Reds to 5-2 win, 4-game sweep of Cardinals

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Jedd Gyorko singles to left field, two runs score on an error by Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Cody Bellinger during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Leake leads Cardinals to 6-1 win over Dodgers

By JILL PAINTER - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Mike Leake (8) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Washington, Wednesday, April 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Leake, Piscotty lead Cardinals past Nationals, 6-1

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2015, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn (31) warms up before the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh. After a watching its team ERA balloon from a National-League best 2.94 in 2015 to 4.08 last season, St. Louis knows its starting rotation must improve this year if they hope to catch the Chicago Cubs. The Cardinals believe they have the arms to do that, thanks to the return of a healthy Lance Lynn, a rejuvenated Michael Wacha and a full season from promising rookie Alex Reyes. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Rejuvenated rotation gives St. Louis hope in NL Central

By KURT VOIGT - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Devin Mesoraco (39) is congratulated by teammates Todd Frazier (21), Ramon Santiago, left, and Roger Bernadina after hitting a grand slam against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 30, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Mesoraco’s slam leads Reds past D-Backs 6-4

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Devin Mesoraco (39) is congratulated by teammates Todd Frazier (21), Ramon Santiago, left, and Roger Bernadina after hitting a grand slam against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 30, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arroyo has fun but Diamondbacks lose to Reds

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mike Leake throws against the San Diego Padres in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo)

Headley HR off Chapman sends Padres over Reds 2-1

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman watches a solo home run by San Diego Padres' Chase Headley in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Cincinnati. San Diego won 2-1. (AP Photo)

Chapman gives up HR, Reds lose to Padres 2-1

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mike Leake delivers to the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, May 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Reds fall in tight game again, 4-3 to Red Sox

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Wily Peralta hits a double off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mike Leake to drive in two runs in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Friday, May 2, 2014, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Peralta doubles home 2 runs, Brewers beat Reds 2-0

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Jay Bruce tosses his bat after striking out against Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wily Peralta in the sixth inning of a baseball game on Friday, May 2, 2014, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Peralta doubles off Leake, Brewers beat Reds 2-0

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mike Leake, left, stands on the mound after giving up a home run to Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton, right, in the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 26, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Leake hurt by 3 HRs as Reds fall to Braves 4-1

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press