Opening Day Cold Sparks Baseball Spirit Across MLB
Opening day at Nationals Park and other ballparks saw players and fans braving chilly 41 to 42 degree weather. Chipper Jones, Derek Jeter, and rookies like Edinson Volquez faced the cold as teams opened the 2011 season with early-season victories and memorable first pitches while fans sought hot chocolate and coffee to endure the damp, windy day.
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Highland
Atlanta Braves
Washington Nationals
Chipper Jones
Washington
Atlanta
Yankee Stadium
New York
Bronx
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Detroit Tigers
Yankees
Derek Jeter
Kauffman Stadium
Kansas City
Sheridan
Royals
Los Angeles Angels
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Alfred
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Cincinnati
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Reds
Edinson Valquez
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Brewers
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Walker ties course record in first round at Houston
Jimmy Walker fired a 9 under 63 at Redstone to lead the Houston Open, tying the course record set in 2008. He needed 23 putts and hit only 5 of 14 fairways, while Josh Teater and Nick O’Hern trailed by two strokes. The round featured strong putting and fast greens as top players chased Masters invites.
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Walker
Josh Teater
Nick O’ Hem
Redstone
Johnson Wagner
Adam Scott
Wagner
Augusta
Lee Westwood
Padraig Harrington
Phil Mickelson
Retief Goosen
Angel Cabrera
Fred Couples
Mickelson
Stricker
Houston
Steve Timms
Sticker
Timms
Tour
Teater
Rollins
Kentucky
VCU
Butler
Morehead State
Wildcats
Koumas May Go From Hospital To The Mound
USC right-hander Forrest Koumas, sidelined by a peanut allergy, remains likely to start Sunday against Kentucky after a hospital stay. He pitched six innings in his first career start at Florida and holds a 2-0 record with a 4.05 ERA as the Gamecocks host the Wildcats in a three game SEC series.
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Florida
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Ray
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Wildcats
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Clemson reshapes lineup as Leggett faces pitching heavy Tar Heels
Clemson coach Jack Leggett must juggle two hitting catchers Spencer Kieboom and Phil Pohl with Brad Miller limited to designated hitter until his finger heals. Miller’s return at short will push Pohl to right field, aiming for an improved lineup against No. 16 North Carolina and an ERA around 0.17 for UNC. Brady also sidelined until late April.
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Clemson
Brad Miller
Leggett
Acc
North Carolina
Spencer Kieboom
Phil Pohl
Miller
Pohl
Georgia
Bheer Pyaar
Brad) Miller
Leggett Miller
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