Red Sox open season with 7 3 win over Rangers
Curt Schilling looked like his old self tipping the scales on opening day as Boston beat Texas 7-3 in Arlington. David Ortiz went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer and Jason Varitek added a two-run double. Boston won on opening day for the first time since 2000, riding timely hitting and solid pitching.
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Morey named Rockets assistant General Manager
Daryl Morey was named assistant general manager of the Houston Rockets and will succeed as general manager after the 2006-07 season. He will work with GM Carroll Dawson through 2006-07, then Dawson becomes senior consultant and Morey takes over. Leslie Alexander called him a great addition to the organization and emphasized integrating information with basketball operations.
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Week's games high school baseball and softball schedule
This week's schedule lists high school baseball games: Lee sophomores or JV at Humble and Kingwood at Sterling at 4:30 and 6:45 p.m., plus Humble at Lee and Sterling at Kingwood at 6:30 p.m. Softball includes Humble at Lee 4:30 JV and 6 varsity, Sterling at Kingwood 4:30 JV and 6 varsity. Junior high tennis GCCISD District Meet is at Lee and Sterling at 4:30 p.m.
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Maryland Duke NCAA Championship on ESPN at 7 30
College basketball ESPN airs Maryland versus Duke in the NCAA Championship at 7 30 p.m. Also listed are Florida at Astros baseball on Channel 51 at 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Cleveland NBA TV at 6 p.m. Rockets at Seattle FSN West 6 p.m. NHL Philadelphia at New York Rangers OLN 6 p.m. EPL Birmingham versus Chelsea on FSN and UEFA Champions League quarter ESPN2 at 1 30 p.m.
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Contact Sports Editor Doyle Barlow for tips and questions
Readers may reach Sports Editor Doyle Barlow by phone at 281-425-8031 or via email at sports baytownsun com with ideas for future sports stories or questions about today’s coverage.
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Hall keeps Tarkington at bay in 9-2 win for Barbers Hill
Chandler Hall pitched a complete game with 19 strikeouts, two hits, and no earned runs to lift Barbers Hill over Tarkington 9-2. Lexi Stephens went 3-4 with an RBI and a run, while Alexa Lyday and Jene Gilmore added key hits as BH built a 4-0 lead by the second inning and extended it with four more runs in the sixth.
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Astros edge Marlins in opener to defend NL title
Houston Astros beat the Florida Marlins 10 with Roy Oswalt and Brad Lidge combining on a five hitter. Craig Biggio doubled and scored on Joe Borowski s wild pitch in the seventh as Houston wins behind eight strikeouts from Oswalt over eight innings.
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Sterling coach Tadlock reflects on ups and downs of district race
Sterling baseball coach Paul Tadlock recalls past seasons from 1991 to 2002, discusses the team’s current 5 1 district standing, youth and identity, and the pressure of expectations after a 5 0 district opening loss. The interview covers pre district schedule, playoff droughts, and key learning moments.
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