GreenJackets denied sweep with 4-1 loss at Savannah
Augusta GreenJackets lost 4-1 on the road to the Savannah Sand Gnats to spoil a potential sweep. Jorge Bucardo took the loss, moving to 0-1, as the team prepares to open its home schedule at Lake Olmstead Stadium against the Charleston RiverDogs at 7:35 p.m. Also, USC Aiken plays Armstrong Atlantic while local high schools host multiple games. Columbia adds Kayla Brewer, a 6-foot-2 forward from Jacksonville, as one of the nation’s top recruits to the Gamecocks.
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Three USC Aiken Pacers land on All-PBC softball teams
Three USC Aiken softball players earned Peach Belt Conference All-Conference honors at a Thursday banquet. Senior pitcher Toni Flessate joined the All-PBC first team as an at large member, with Lauren Locklear and Kelley King on the second team as at large and designated player respectively. The Pacers enter the PBC tournament as the No. 7 seed, facing second seed Augusta State at 1:30 p.m. in Florence. USCA finished the regular season 20-21 overall and 9-11 in conference play.
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Woods to return at Quail Hollow Championship in April
Tiger Woods adds the Quail Hollow Championship to his 2010 schedule with a late-April start. He aims to boost ticket sales and promote tournaments after a two-month layoff. Woods, winner in 2007 at Quail Hollow, tied for fourth at the Masters and receives warm crowd support as he resumes competitive golf.
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Fox Creek Softball Rolls To 15-3 Win On New Field
Fox Creek High School defeated Wagener Salley 15-3 in a mercy-rule win at home. Coach Amanda Schneider praised the team’s early production and defense as every starter scored, led by Michaela Bell who went 2-for-2 with a walk, a sacrifice fly and four RBIs.
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Choi Takes Early Lead At Hilton Head Verizon Heritage
K J Choi fired a 7 under 64 to grab a two stroke lead at Harbor Town ahead of Mike Weir and Greg Owen. The South Korean noted his Masters week experience with Tiger Woods helped his focus and rhythm as he seeks his best Harbour Town finish.
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Braves and Hudson defeat Padres to win series
Jason Heyward drove in two with two doubles and Martin Prado homered as the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 6-2 to claim the series. Tim Hudson allowed three hits across five scoreless innings before the Padres chased him in the sixth with a Venable homer and Cabrera RBI single. Prado added a solo shot, and Heyward and Hinske each drove in runs in a three-run eighth inning cushion.
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