Astros win in 10th after Lee RBIs milestone
Carlos Lee hit a two run double and Hunter Pence followed with a two run homer in the 10th inning, lifting the Houston Astros to a 9-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Tejada doubled with two outs to spark the rally and Berkman drew a walk before Lee’s drive scored both runners for Lee’s 1,001st RBI. Pence then hit his second homer in two nights as the Reds dropped their fourth straight.
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Weekly high school volleyball scrimmage slate
Goose Creek Memorial visits Beaumont West Brook while Lee faces Hightower at 9 a.m. Tarkington plays Sterling and Bridge City goes against LCM. Port Neches-Groves meets Barbers Hill and Dickinson faces Pasadena Memorial in a day of minor league prep scrimmages.
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China Opens Summer Games With Spectacular Beijing Ceremony
The 2008 Beijing opening featured fireworks and grand pageantry marking China's rise as a global power. Yao Ming led the Chinese team of 639 into the National Stadium, with Lin Hao, earthquake survivor, at his side as Hu Jintao declared the games open amid a global TV audience.
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Gander girls eye playoffs with young squad and hard defense
Robert E. Lee high school volleyball aims to build on two straight playoff appearances. Coach Alicia Nava emphasizes scrappy, fast-paced play from a very young team led by four sophomores and a freshman. First scrimmages against Brazoswood and Texas City highlighted need for better on court communication.
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Barbers Hill and Sterling face setter woes in scrimmage
In Friday morning volleyball scrimmage at Mont Belvieu Barbers Hill looks ready to contend for another district title while Sterling struggles to fill the setter role. Senior Jessica Holt and sophomore Chrisse Coile are leading the search to adapt to setter duties alongside returning veterans Alyssa Cotten and Priscilla Massengale.
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Panther coach touts experienced roster in preseason
Anahuac Panthers open a preseason week with Darrell Barbay praising returning starters on offense and defense. He notes improved install of offense and defense, emphasis on special teams, and a quick start compared to last season. A scrimmage with Hamshire Fannett is set for Saturday at 11 a.m.
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