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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 2009
Page
11
In Madrid, Roger Federer defeated Rafael Nadal 6 4 6 4 to claim his first title of the season at the Madrid Open. Dinara Safina beat Caroline Wozniacki 6 2 6 4 to win the women's final, their second consecutive clay crown.
New York AP Rachel Alexandra wins the Preakness Stakes boosting the race to its best overnight ratings since 2004 with NBC reporting a 7.9 rating and 18 share. Also note: Augusta GreenJackets and Asheville Tourists rain halted doubleheader. continuation planned after a suspended game.
Spartanburg Methodist College improves to 54-7 after Marty Gantt throws eight shutout innings in a 12-1 victory over Potomac State to secure a spot in the JUCO World Series.
Belmont Abbey College defeats USC Aiken 11-5 to win the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Baseball Tournament and advance to the World Series in Cary North Carolina. Belmont Abbey escaped a late USCA rally after building a 11-1 lead, while USC Aiken finishes as bridesmaids for the fifth straight year.
The Arizona Diamondbacks postponed their Sunday game with the Atlanta Braves due to persistent rain. The series stands 1 1 after Arizona’s 12 0 rout of Atlanta Saturday. Derek Lowe will start Monday in Atlanta’s four game set with Colorado. Kris Medlen makes his major league debut Thursday.
North Augusta High School star Will Rudisill captured the Class AAAA boys 3200-meter state title with a 9:45.69 PB at Lower Richland High. He credited coach Ben Kelly and family for support and plans to attend Clemson in the fall.
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