Medlen Ends Skid As Braves Top Pirates 7-2
Kris Medlen earned his first win since April 9 in seven innings, lifting the Braves over the Pirates 7-2. Homers by Brian McCann, Jason Heyward, and Freddie Freeman fueled Atlanta’s offense while Russell Martin and manager Clint Hurdle were ejected in the fourth. McCann notched his 1,000th career hit with a seventh inning single.
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Vanderbilt Reaches Supers With 7 1 Victory Over Georgia Tech
No. 2 seed Vanderbilt defeats Georgia Tech 7-1 in an NCAA regional final to advance to a super regional hosted by Louisville. Pfeifer allowed four hits in five innings, Miller closed with four scoreless frames for his 16th save, and Yastrzemski earned tournament MVP honors.
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South Carolina Gamecocks edge Liberty to reach super regionals
South Carolina holds off Liberty 6-4 to advance to the NCAA super regionals at home. Colby Holmes earned the win while Tyler Webb captured the save as USC maintained momentum from a 19-3 win over Clemson. Holbrook notes the program’s strong home support and aims for the College World Series.
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Bruins dominate Penguins in Game 2 of East finals
Brad Marchand scored twice as Boston opened with a four goal first period and beat Pittsburgh 6 1 in Game 2. Tuukka Rask stymied Crosby and the Penguins as Boston moved 2 0 up in the series with Game 3 set for Boston on Wednesday.
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Brown misses U S Open but earns path to two majors
Brown failed to qualify for the U S Open yet earned entry to the British Open and a PGA Championship invite by winning a tour event in Puerto Rico. Augusta native Charles Howell III tied for 42nd in Columbus. Eisner at Rockville tied for 37th at Woodmont in Maryland, needing top eight to advance. Other area players Vaughan Taylor Scott Pares Mitch Krywalycz and Wesley Bryan also tried to qualify.
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Burkhart Pursues Amateur Return After Pro Golf Bid
Dane Burkhart finished 17th at Hawks Ridge in Georgia and is seeking to regain amateur status at Woodmont and Palmetto while other pros like Wesley Bryan Kevin Eisner Parel and Howell compete in Ohio Maryland and Tennessee. Burkhart says he plans to reevaluate his golf future as he reenters amateur ranks.
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Palmetto Amateur Qualifier Shines with Low 69 by Marra
Amatuer Marra carded a 69 at Palmetto in a qualifier, noting it was the lowest he has posted there though he once shot 66 on the course. He credited execution and luck, and said chipping and putting were nearly perfect while he represents Palmetto and faces top college golfers and veterans such as Todd White, John Engler, Nicholas Reach, and Curtis Thompson. Scores available at AsKentStandard.com.
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