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MONTREAL -- Crowds have thinned as the Montreal Impact dropped to the bottom of Major League Soccers standings, but the 15,995 who turned out Saturday night got a show from recently acquired designed player Ignacio Piatti. The midfielder known as Nacho scored his first MLS goal in the 40th minute and added another in injury time as the lmpact cooled off the Columbus Crew with a 2-0 victory. The 29-year-old Piatti, who arrived three weeks ago from the San Lorenzo club in Argentina, helped the last place Impact (5-15-5) to a second MLS win in three games, while also playing in a CONCACAF Champions League victory two weeks ago in El Salvador. "Hes the type of player weve been looking for," defender Matteo Ferrari said of Piatti, who brings speed, vision and skill to a club that was in need of a midfield general. Piatti, the clubs second designated player after striker Marco Di Vaio, took a feed from Felipe Martins inside the Columbus area, put a deke on Michael Parkhurst and drilled in his first MLS goal in the 40th minute. He added another at the end in extra time with a sliding shot on a loose ball after Di Vaio lost the ball. Columbus (8-9-9) had won their previous two matches. They were shut out after scoring nine times in three games, largely due to a rare collective defensive effort from Montreal. Holding midfielders Patrice Bernier and Felipe were especially busy limiting the chances of the Crews Argentine star Federico Higuain. "The team played well," Piatti said through a translator. "We did what we have to do to win. "I see it is a physical league, but its not a problem. I will adapt. Its already getting better." With nine regular season games remaining, the playoffs are an all-but impossible dream for Montreal, but coach Frank Klopas hopes a strong finish will give them momentum going into the 2015 campaign. The club is also hoping to go far in the Champions League. Adding Piatti gives them a big weapon, positioned at midfield just behind the striker where he can feed Di Vaio or go for a goal himself. "Weve made some positive moves," said Klopas. "With Ignacio coming in, it gives more confidence to the group. "We didnt deserve to lose a lot of those games, but we made changes and created depth on the team. Were not there yet. I think we still need to add a couple of pieces to get the team where we want it to be." They are also in position to play the spoiler down the stretch. The loss was a setback for the Crew, who remained tied for third place in the Eastern Conference on 35 points with Toronto FC, who lost 3-0 to New England. The Impacts next game is at Houston on Sept. 6, where theyll shoot for a first road win of the season. "We can be the team thats the party pooper," said Bernier. The Saputo Stadium crowd could feel a goal coming for Piatti after he forced goalkeeper Steve Clark to make a sharp hand save in the 30th minute. Two minutes later, they booed as Piattis pass for Di Vaio into the area hit referee Juan Guzman, who a moment later showed Piatti the yellow card for a rough tackle. Guzman made it up in the 34th by taking out the yellow for Tony Tchani for tripping Piatti. Then Di Vaio drew a free kick just outside the Columbus area and opted for a pass that Piatti headed into Clarks hands. And less than a minute later, Piatti scored. "He is at ease on the ball," Bernier said of Piatti. "He scored two, but we have a lot of firepower now up front. "It was nice to see him score and be part the momentum weve had for the last few games. Were doing a much better job collectively." Higuain was given a free kick from 25 yards after a sliding tackle from Hassoun Camara but the Argentines shot went into keeper Evan Bushs arms. Substitute Aaron Schoenfelds header from close range off a corner kick in the 78th gave Bush trouble, but he managed to put a hand onto the ball. The scoresheet had Columbus outshooting Montreal 13-10, but Bush had few difficult saves. Notes: It was only Montreals second win in eight meetings with Columbus (2-5-1) in three MLS seasons. . . Piatti, Camara and Bush (for time wasting) all drew yellow cards for Montreal. Tchani and Wil Trapp were booked for Columbus and both central midfielders will miss the teams game next week against Chivas USA due to yellow card accumulation. . . Newly signed defender Gege Soriola did not dress for the Impact. Adidas NMD Womens Black Pink . The 28-year-old from Rochester, Alta., was selected by the Redblacks from the Saskatchewan Roughriders roster in the 2013 CFL Expansion Draft. 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The three-time AL MVP grounded out twice and turned a double play Wednesday night in the second game of his minor league rehab stint with Class-A Charleston. Rodriguez, who is recovering from left hip surgery in January, also went hitless in his first game with the RiverDogs. But the third baseman, who turns 38 on July 27, isnt panicking about his slow start -- yet. "I dont mind if I save all my hits for New York," he said with a grin. Rodriguez plans to work out at Riley Park on Thursday before leaving for the Yankees spring training complex in Florida. Hell play for the Yankees minor league team in Tampa on Friday. He said Tuesday he likely would need each of the 20 allowed rehab games to get back in shape. It sure looked that way in his two nights in Charleston. In his first game since a miserable October, he hit into a double play and struck out in two at-bats. Then he struggled against 19-year-old right-hander Mauricio Cabrera of Rome, an affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Rodriguez swung at the first pitch he saw from Cabrera and grounded out to first. He found out when he got back to the dugout that Cabreras pitch was clocked at 101 mph. "I couldnt believe it," he said. "Its not very often you see 101." He came up again in the third and bounced to second, leaving him 0 for 4 in two games at Charleston. He did start an inning-ending double play in the top half of the third. "It wasnt too bad," Rodriguez said. "Thats the first time in eight months Ive gone out there back to back." Rodriguezs stay in Charleston was a success for the RiverDogs, who welcomed a crowd of 7,667 on Wednesday night after an announced attendance of 8,255 on Tuesday night. Rodriguez signed autographs for the RiverDogs after he left Wednesdays game, and then spent about 20 minutes signing for fans in the right-field stands. He had a playful exchange with 12-year-old Charlie Stephens in Charlestons clubhouse, trading an autographed hat for the boys Astros cap before giving that to him as well. "Hows that for a deal?" he said. Rodriguez also posed for pictures with musician Darius Rucker. "I love this place," Rodriguez ssaid.dddddddddddd. Theres a chance Rodriguez might return to Charleston on his rehab tour, but hes unsure of his schedule past the next few days. Joining Rodriguez on the RiverDogs was Yankees shortstop Eduardo Nunez, who played six innings in his second game back from a strained oblique. He followed up on a 2-for-3 performance Tuesday by going 0 for 2 with a walk. Nunez was unsure of his rehab schedule. Intermittent rain kept the tarp on the field for much of the day and prevented both clubs from taking batting practice or getting infield work. RiverDogs manager Al Pedrique said Rodriguez met with the Charleston players earlier Wednesday to discuss baseball life and answer any questions from the young players. "Its great for the kids, they really had a blast," Pedrique said. "Its too bad he came out so early in the third inning." That was by design. Rodriguez said after Tuesdays game he wanted to see how his body handled his first game action in nine months. Pat Roessler, the director of player development for the Yankees, told Pedrique that Rodriguez felt fine Wednesday morning and was ready to go. Rodriguez said hes putting in the hard work to come back because he has "a responsibility to baseball." "Thats the way Im wired," he continued. "I obviously love the competition, I love the game. I know there are going to be a tremendous amount of naysayers out there and I look forward to going out there, playing well and contributing." Also Wednesday, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter moved one step closer to joining Rodriguez in minor league games by running the bases after putting the ball in play during his simulated at-bats. Jeter had two singles, a double and three grounders against a pair of right-handers at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla. Running the bases in the simulated situation is normally one of the final steps in preparation to play in rehab games. The Yankees expect Jeter to rejoin the big league team after the All-Star break. Jeter hasnt played this season after breaking his left ankle in the opener of the AL championship series on Oct. 13. After surgery, the Yankees captain played just five spring training games because of soreness. A new break was discovered April 18. ' ' '