1 month ago
What is expected to be a strong Kernersville Middle School baseball team opened its season Tuesday afternoon with a 20-1 rout of Northwest Middle School at the Ivey M. Redmon Sports Complex. The game was called on the 10-run rule after three innings.
At the plate, Colton McClendon led the team with four runs on two hits. He drove in the first two runs with a homer to left field in the first inning.
Carter Martin hit a two-run single, and Austin Newcomb followed with an RBI single. Cooper Forsyth and Aaron Thompson both hit RBI singles in the inning.
Colton was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to drive in a run. A walk to Max Garber with the bases loaded brought in another run, and a single by Kamden Rice drove in another run.
KMS added 10 runs on five hits in the bottom of the second inning. An error scored two runs, Colton singled to drove in a run. Kamden doubled, driving in scoring three runs. Jacob King followed with a two-run double. A double by Jayden Rangel scored two runs and Brantley Lawson was struck by a pitch with the bases loaded to drove in the last run of the inning.
#drove #single #kamden
At the plate, Colton McClendon led the team with four runs on two hits. He drove in the first two runs with a homer to left field in the first inning.
Carter Martin hit a two-run single, and Austin Newcomb followed with an RBI single. Cooper Forsyth and Aaron Thompson both hit RBI singles in the inning.
Colton was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to drive in a run. A walk to Max Garber with the bases loaded brought in another run, and a single by Kamden Rice drove in another run.
KMS added 10 runs on five hits in the bottom of the second inning. An error scored two runs, Colton singled to drove in a run. Kamden doubled, driving in scoring three runs. Jacob King followed with a two-run double. A double by Jayden Rangel scored two runs and Brantley Lawson was struck by a pitch with the bases loaded to drove in the last run of the inning.
#drove #single #kamden
2 months ago
In his second media interview in three days, Dana Brown, who was dismissed as Houston Astros general manager Aug. 24, stood up for Jeff Bagwell, Jim Crane and Joe Espada.
Speaking with A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz and Scott Braun on Tuesday's episode of "Foul Territory," Brown made it clear he had no hard feelings about the people trying to keep the Astros in first place in the American League West, especially Bagwell, the senior advisor for the franchise, who works closely with Crane, the team's owner, on baseball decisions.
"Jeff Bagwell's a good baseball man," Brown said in the 16-minute interview. "I have no problems with Jeff Bagwell. I love talking with Jeff. We have some great conversations."
Bagwell, a Hall of Famer for the 15 years he manned first base for the Astros, has become a bit of a divisive figure among fans concerned about his influence in front-office decisions. After general manager James Click was let go shortly after the team won the 2022 World Series, Bagwell and Crane orchestrated many of the moves that offseason, including signing first baseman José Abreu and reuniting with reliever Rafael Montero and outfielder Michael Brantley. Neither Abreu or Montero made it to the final season of their three-year contracts and Brantley was able to play just 15 games after signing his deal.
With Brown gone, Crane has taken over baseball operations with Bagwell working with the team's three ******* istant general managers to take over Brown's duties until the next general manager is in place.
#astros
Speaking with A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz and Scott Braun on Tuesday's episode of "Foul Territory," Brown made it clear he had no hard feelings about the people trying to keep the Astros in first place in the American League West, especially Bagwell, the senior advisor for the franchise, who works closely with Crane, the team's owner, on baseball decisions.
"Jeff Bagwell's a good baseball man," Brown said in the 16-minute interview. "I have no problems with Jeff Bagwell. I love talking with Jeff. We have some great conversations."
Bagwell, a Hall of Famer for the 15 years he manned first base for the Astros, has become a bit of a divisive figure among fans concerned about his influence in front-office decisions. After general manager James Click was let go shortly after the team won the 2022 World Series, Bagwell and Crane orchestrated many of the moves that offseason, including signing first baseman José Abreu and reuniting with reliever Rafael Montero and outfielder Michael Brantley. Neither Abreu or Montero made it to the final season of their three-year contracts and Brantley was able to play just 15 games after signing his deal.
With Brown gone, Crane has taken over baseball operations with Bagwell working with the team's three ******* istant general managers to take over Brown's duties until the next general manager is in place.
#astros
2 months ago
As Reds star pitcher Chase Burns approached the 100-pitch mark during the sixth inning of his win against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Reds ****** yst Jeff Brantley said during NBC's Sunday Night Baseball broadcast that Burns was making his final "real start" of the 2026 season.
"You have to take into consideration this is his last real start of 2026," Brantley said. "Because after this, it is going to be kid gloves and short, maybe three-inning stints, and that's it. And even in this spot ... (Francona) has really not let him get into a situation where he is having to go to the extra part of the tank right around that 100-pitch mark. Because you're looking at an injury situation, and you just don't want that to happen."
"Everybody in that Reds' dugout knew this was the last real start for Chase Burns," Brantley added as Burns left the game. "In front of a packed house on Sunday Night Baseball, just gettin' it."
#night
"You have to take into consideration this is his last real start of 2026," Brantley said. "Because after this, it is going to be kid gloves and short, maybe three-inning stints, and that's it. And even in this spot ... (Francona) has really not let him get into a situation where he is having to go to the extra part of the tank right around that 100-pitch mark. Because you're looking at an injury situation, and you just don't want that to happen."
"Everybody in that Reds' dugout knew this was the last real start for Chase Burns," Brantley added as Burns left the game. "In front of a packed house on Sunday Night Baseball, just gettin' it."
#night
2 months ago
GAINESVILLE — Halfway through the first quarter, Forest football totaled less than 10 yards of offense.
It didn't matter.
Because the Wildcats had more points than yards, and the tone was set for the remainder of the game.
Forest began a season 2-0 for the first time in nine years Thursday with a dominant 39-15 win over Eastside at Citizens Field in Gainesville.
John Brantley III, who is in his second season at Forest after coming over from Trinity Catholic, acknowledged that work needs to be done, but he's not complaining.
#first #thursday
It didn't matter.
Because the Wildcats had more points than yards, and the tone was set for the remainder of the game.
Forest began a season 2-0 for the first time in nine years Thursday with a dominant 39-15 win over Eastside at Citizens Field in Gainesville.
John Brantley III, who is in his second season at Forest after coming over from Trinity Catholic, acknowledged that work needs to be done, but he's not complaining.
#first #thursday
2 months ago
After a sixth-inning blast by Shay Whitcomb, the San Francisco Giants' third two-run home run of their series finale against the Cincinnati Reds, Reds.TV ******* yst and former pitcher Jeff Brantley suggested that the Reds were on the verge of being swept by a Triple-A team.
"I would think that the San Francisco Giants have got to be happy," Brantley said during the broadcast. "They've basically brought their team up from Sacramento and they're hitting the ball."
Brantley added during the seventh inning that the Reds also were punished throughout the series by the most dangerous bat they faced.
#brantley #francisco #inning #shay
"I would think that the San Francisco Giants have got to be happy," Brantley said during the broadcast. "They've basically brought their team up from Sacramento and they're hitting the ball."
Brantley added during the seventh inning that the Reds also were punished throughout the series by the most dangerous bat they faced.
#brantley #francisco #inning #shay
2 months ago
After a sixth-inning blast by Shay Whitcomb, the San Francisco Giants' third two-run home run of their series finale against the Cincinnati Reds, Reds.TV ****** yst and former pitcher Jeff Brantley suggested that the Reds were on the verge of being swept by a Triple-A team.
"I would think that the San Francisco Giants have got to be happy," Brantley said during the broadcast. "They've basically brought their team up from Sacramento and they're hitting the ball."
Brantley added during the seventh inning that the Reds also were punished throughout the series by the most dangerous bat they faced.
#cincinnati
"I would think that the San Francisco Giants have got to be happy," Brantley said during the broadcast. "They've basically brought their team up from Sacramento and they're hitting the ball."
Brantley added during the seventh inning that the Reds also were punished throughout the series by the most dangerous bat they faced.
#cincinnati
3 months ago
On Kamari Smith's first carry against Altamonte Springs Lake Brantley in the spring football game, he bolted 75 yards for a touchdown. Needless to say, Smith is one of the most explosive backs in the county as his more than 1,500 rushing yards last year proved.
But when the 2026 football season begins, will the Lake Wales senior be considered the top running back in the county?
Smith will have some strong competition from around the county, including Lakeland Christian senior AJ Truedell who is a top senior prospect, Reagan Korlacki a dominant back for Santa Fe Catholic, Ahnarri Coooper, who put up nearly 1,000 yards against a tough schedule and Anthony Howard Jr. who is one of the top junior prospects in the state.
So who do you think the top running back will be in '26? Vote now. The poll will close at noon on Monday.
#county #smith #running #altamonte
But when the 2026 football season begins, will the Lake Wales senior be considered the top running back in the county?
Smith will have some strong competition from around the county, including Lakeland Christian senior AJ Truedell who is a top senior prospect, Reagan Korlacki a dominant back for Santa Fe Catholic, Ahnarri Coooper, who put up nearly 1,000 yards against a tough schedule and Anthony Howard Jr. who is one of the top junior prospects in the state.
So who do you think the top running back will be in '26? Vote now. The poll will close at noon on Monday.
#county #smith #running #altamonte
4 months ago
POTOMAC PARK — The Travel Mug Sluggers drew 15 walks en route to a 13-8 victory over Bedford in a Mountain League Baseball Junior Division game Tuesday at Hamilton Field.
Bedford held a 12-5 edge in hits, but walks and 11 errors allowed the TM Sluggers to score multiple runs in four innings.
Errice Weeks reached base five times, scoring twice, and had a team-high two hits, and Silas McIntyre scored three times.
Ben Kamp was the winning arm, giving up four runs (two earned) on seven hits in four innings with two strikeouts and no walks.
Bedford’s Gavin Wagoner and Cameron Feight had three hits each. Feight drove in two runs, and Kaalan Wilt singled twice. Brantley Elliott was dealt the loss.
Bedford held a 12-5 edge in hits, but walks and 11 errors allowed the TM Sluggers to score multiple runs in four innings.
Errice Weeks reached base five times, scoring twice, and had a team-high two hits, and Silas McIntyre scored three times.
Ben Kamp was the winning arm, giving up four runs (two earned) on seven hits in four innings with two strikeouts and no walks.
Bedford’s Gavin Wagoner and Cameron Feight had three hits each. Feight drove in two runs, and Kaalan Wilt singled twice. Brantley Elliott was dealt the loss.
10 months ago
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is undergoing significant changes to meet the increase passenger demand.
One of the key upgrades is the expansion of Park Economy 3 lot, which will grow from 3,800 ******* es to 11,000 by the end of 2026. The new lot will feature solar-paneled canopies and an amenity building complete with restrooms and refreshments.
In effect Jan. 2, Economy 4 is closed to the public, becoming employee-only parking.
John Brantley Boulevard, the horseshoe-shaped road connecting RDU's terminals, is being revamped. Renderings show a new bridge at Terminal Two and a r
One of the key upgrades is the expansion of Park Economy 3 lot, which will grow from 3,800 ******* es to 11,000 by the end of 2026. The new lot will feature solar-paneled canopies and an amenity building complete with restrooms and refreshments.
In effect Jan. 2, Economy 4 is closed to the public, becoming employee-only parking.
John Brantley Boulevard, the horseshoe-shaped road connecting RDU's terminals, is being revamped. Renderings show a new bridge at Terminal Two and a r
