Simmons' single lifts Braves past Brewers in ninth
Andrelton Simmons lined a go ahead single to right center with two outs in the ninth, driving in Justin Upton for a 3-2 win over Milwaukee. Upton started the inning with a single, Gattis added an infield hit, and Craig Kimbrel struck out the side to convert his 49th save. Thornburg matched season highs with eight strikeouts over seven innings for Milwaukee, who also got Jeff Bianchis first homer of the year.
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Hammonds Leads Local Lions Into Fresh Start at Lucy C Laney Stadium
Paine Hammonds notes faster reads and quicker ball release as he joins a local Lions roster featuring Ty Brooks and his brother Hakeem. Brooks, an All-Aiken Standard selection, is at receiver with Hakeem at defensive back, as Hammonds embraces a higher level challenge and family support. Eric Russell reports from the Aiken Standard.
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Georgia faces daunting opening schedule in recent seasons
Georgia weighs a brutal start after losing to Clemson and beating South Carolina while North Carolina Arizona and Tulsa previously endured similar tests. Players note the challenge yet relish big games as LSU looms next with Florida slipping after QB injury. The Bulldogs aim to win the SEC East and reach the conference title game, with national implications in play.
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Bryant docked snaps after throat gesture vs NC State
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Martavis Bryant will play but see reduced snaps after a televised throat-slash gesture following a 30 yard TD in the 26-14 win at North Carolina State. Freshman Mike Williams will increase playing time as Bryant faces team discipline.
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Clemson Faces Wake Forest In Homecoming Showdown
No. 3 Clemson hosts Wake Forest on Homecoming Weekend at Memorial Stadium as Bryant and Battle face suspensions for ejections and penalties. Boyd leads the Tigers with nine touchdowns, 62.2 percent completion, and a focus on team play amid disciplinary actions.
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Spurrier Sets Focus For No 12 South Carolina Before UCF
South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier plans to fix mistakes during byes with emphasis on special teams and defense after a 2-1 start. The Gamecocks meet 3-0 UCF at Bright House Networks Stadium as Connor Shaw leads an offense aiming for consistency and a big nonconference win.
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