Braves Acquire Nate McLouth From Pirates
Atlanta signs All-Star center fielder Nate McLouth in a trade with Pittsburgh. Pirates receive pitcher Charlie Morton outfielder Gorkys Hernandez and pitcher Jeff Locke. McLouth batted .256 with nine homers and 34 RBIs this season.
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Two tied for first-day lead at Palmetto Amateur
Josh Gallman of Gaffney and Hunter Slatton of Alabama each shot 67 to share the opening-round lead at the 2009 Palmetto Amateur at Palmetto Golf Club. Slatton shot 34 on the front and 33 on the back, while Gallman had 32 and 35. Augusta’s Jeff Knox was one behind at 68, with four players at 69.
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Georgia Southern
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Georgia Tech
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Mercer University
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Melbourne
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USCA lands its big man USCA lands its big man
USC Aiken announces the signing of 6-foot-9 Amer ican University transfer Mike Technow, adding a three year eligibility forward to replace All-American Chris Commons. Coach Vince Alexander calls him a Tremendous asset and expects him to compete for immediate playing time in the Peach Belt Conference. Technow joins three other signees as USCA builds its next season roster.
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Oklahoma
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Clemson Faces Road Test At Arizona State In Super Regional
Clemson travels 1700 miles to take on No. 5 seed Arizona State in a decisive best of three. ASU leads with a 2.79 ERA while Clemson sits at 3.57. Sun Devils are 34-4 at home and Leake, a Golden Spikes finalist, is 15-1 with a 1.23 ERA. Clemson survived its regional with a 6-5 comeback win after trailing 5-1 late. Weather may favor the Tigers as desert highs hover in the 80s to 90s.
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Braves say goodbye to Glavine again
Atlanta releases Tom Glavine, 43, amid a career comeback bid after six scoreless Rome Class A innings. GM Frank Wren cites a performance decision, not a $1 million roster bonus, as the reason to favor a younger option. Top prospect Tommy Hanson to start versus Milwaukee. Glavine vows to keep pitching.
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