Astros Tie Mark With Six All-Stars In Cleveland
Major League Baseball announced rosters for the midsummer All-Star Game in Cleveland on July 9 with the Houston Astros leading MLB clubs by six selections. Justin Verlander Gerrit Cole and four Astros will start or pitch for the American League, while Alex Bregman George Springer and Michael Brantley headline the Houston lineup.
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Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs dies at 27 in Texas hotel
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs was found unresponsive in a Texas hotel room and died at the scene. Police are investigating but say no foul play is suspected. Skaggs had been a starter since 2016 after Tommy John surgery and had just pitched four innings in a 4-0 loss to Oakland. The Angels expressed condolences to his wife Carli and family.
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Baytown Pony advances to regional after playoff win
Baytown BTBA All-Star team from Baytown clinched the South Zone Coast Region-Houston sectional by beating Deer Park 4-1 at Jenkins Park. The win sends Baytown to the Regional Tournament starting July 12 at NAIA fields in Houston en route to a possible Pony World Series berth. Samuel Ibarra earned the win with six strikeouts over seven innings as Baytown built a 3-0 third inning edge aided by nine walks and an RBI hit from Isaias Cuevas. Five Baytown players had hits in the victory.
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United States Set for England Semifinal Showdown in Lyon
The United States and England meet in the 2019 World Cup semifinal at Parc Olympique Lyonnais as USA seeks another title while England rides momentum. Megan Rapinoe and Ellen White loom as top scorers and threats, with USA seeking revenge after recent meetings. Fox airs the match.
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Coco Gauff Defeats Venus Williams At Wimbledon
Fifteen year old Cori Coco Gauff shocks Venus Williams in straight sets 6-4 6-4 to become the youngest Wimbledon main draw winner since 1991. Gauff, ranked 313th before the event, advanced through London qualifying with wins over top seed Bolsova and 19th seed Minnen.
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Flats Worthy vows better water etiquette and conservation
The Flats Worthy group founded by Chuck Nasser in 2015 promotes responsible boating on inland bays to curb rude behavior and protect habitats. Actions include blocking an illegal passage at Aransas Refuge with sandbags, ongoing habitat efforts with TPWD, and advocacy against prop scarring and harassment of hunters or anglers. John Jefferson, longtime outdoorsman and former TPWD official, is noted among stakeholders.
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