Procter Leads Aiken High Past Columbia High 3-2
Artie Procter dominated on the mound and at bat guiding Aiken High to a 3-2 win over Columbia High. Coach Jim Ringer praised Procter for a great pitching performance and timely hitting, saying he contributes as much as any player on the team.
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Hornets edge in seventh to claim conference win
Aiken High School’s Hornets toppled Columbia 3 2 in the bottom of the seventh as Eric Miner, Martin Foster, and Artie Procter sparked the rally. Procter, Aiken’s top hitter, singled home the winning run after Foster’s bunt and an intentional walk to Tommy Whitfield. Procter improved to 5 1 on the season, while Columbia’s Charlie Meng took the loss. Ringer praised Foster and Anderson for standout defense and late plays. The win places Aiken second in Region 4 AAAA with a rematch against Irma upcoming.
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Swansea Rallies Late Jackson Holds On For 6-5 Win
Jackson High School Indians survive a late Swansea rally for a 6-5 Conference 5-A victory. Marty Harper pitched well through seven innings, with Jackson scoring early to lead 4-1 before Swansea’s eight-run seventh threatened the win. Key hits came from Williamson Dennis Posey and Harper earned the win with relief.
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Baseball Schedule Today and Thursday Outline
Baseball schedule lists Graniteville at Barnwell at 7 p.m. Today and North Augusta at Irmo at 7 30 p.m. Thursday. The notes specify locations Graniteville Barnwell Irmo and times 7 p.m. and 7 30 p.m.
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Twixt wins Geisha Handicap at Pimlico in tight finish
Racing Digest reports Twixt captures the $32,000 Geisha Handicap at Pimlico by three-quarters of a length over Crackerfox. Jazziness wins at Aqueduct by two lengths over Monetary Principle. Lee Gary scores at Keystone, Away from It All by three. Idealic prevails at Garden State Park by a length.
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