Kinsler extends hitting streak to 25 games
Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler extended his hitting streak to 25 games, the majors lead, with a leadoff double against the Chicago White Sox. The All-Star candidate matched Michael Young for Rangers longest streak, while Gabe Kapler holds 28 straight in 2000. Young also had a 25-game run in 2005.
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Morneau Joins All Star Home Run Derby Field
Minnesota's Justin Morneau was chosen for the All Star Home Run Derby completing an eight man field for Monday night at Yankee Stadium. He joins AL slugger Evan Longoria Josh Hamilton and Grady Sizemore, while NL participants include Lance Berkman Ryan Braun Dan Uggla and Chase Utley.
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Week’s Games Hardcourt and Field Action Across Local Leagues
Baytown East faces Post Oak in Section 3 10 to 11 year old all stars at Parkwood LL with a 7 start if necessary. Baytown Central meets TBA at Bear Creek LI at 5:30 for senior all stars. Lee College summer league features Barbers Hill White and Barbers Hill Black at Parkwood II and Bear Creek LI. Pro baseball delivers Home Run Derby on ESPN with Oklahoma RedHawks vs Round Rock Express FSNH. Cycling Tour de France TV coverage at 6 a.m. All-Star Game on Fox. WNBA games list New York at Connecticut ESPN2 6 p.m. and San Antonio at Phoenix ESPN2 8 p.m.
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Central Senior All-Stars rebound with 10 4 win in tourney
Baytown Central’s Von Anderson belted a three run homer and Dylan Smith added a solo shot as Central beat North Houston 10 4 in Saturday’s elimination game in the Section 3 Little League tournament at Bear Creek Little League They advance to the losers bracket final with a rematch against Pearland looming if they win. Cavazos pitched five innings before Emanuel Torres closed out the sixth.
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Backe fuels Astros 5-0 win over Nationals
Brandon Backe stars at bat and on mound, going 2-for-3 with a double and two runs while pitching seven plus innings to beat Washington 5-0. Ty Wigginton homered twice, Carlos Lee drove in three, and Houston took two of three in the series before the All-Star break.
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Alligator harvest planned for Anahuac and McFaddin Refuges 2008
The U S Fish and Wildlife Service will sanction an alligator harvest at Anahuac and McFaddin National Wildlife Refuges from September 10 to 20 2008 with fewer than 15 permits issued for both refuges. Hunters must have a helper and trap daily until tags are filled. contact refuge offices in Anahuac or McFaddin for application details.
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Texas Flames shine at region track meet with 33 medals
Texas Flames Track Club earned 33 medals at Region 14 meet, 32 in individual events, many qualifiers for AAU Junior Olympics in Detroit. In 8 and under Xavier Goudeau swept sprints. in 10 and under Alexis Bushnell and Gabriel Green went 1-2 in the 200, with Bushnell also winning 100 and Green 400.
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