Correa homers power Astros past Athletics
Carlos Correa hit two homers and drove in four as the Houston Astros defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-1. Correa’s two run shot in the fourth gave Houston a 2-1 lead, then his second homer in the sixth extended the margin to 5-1. Brad Peacock earned the win, improving to 5-1, while Daniel Gossett faced a rough night and fell to 1-3.
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Boosters to Meet at BHHS for 2017 18 Sports Support
BH Athletic Booster Club plans its first meeting of the 2017 18 school year on July 31 at 7 p.m. in the Team Meeting Room BHHS gymnasium wing. Contact Kayla Brock at stile struckline.com for details. An AP sports note covers Mo Bamba eligibility and a study finding EPO does not boost real cycling performance.
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Barbers Hill seeks new setters as Lady Eagles reload
Barbers Hill volleyball eyes next season after a regional semifinal run with losses at middle blocker and setter. Coach Lauren Leth notes a large senior class plus returning players, aiming for fast, well connected play with a new setter. Summer league showcased potential but emphasized rest to avoid injuries and maintain hunger.
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Kluber Ties Indians Strikeout Mark With 12 K’s
Cleveland right hander Corey Kluber struck out 12 in eight innings to beat the Texas Rangers 5 1 and tie a franchise record with four straight double digit strikeout games. Kluber improved to 7 2 while Lonnie Chisenhall added a two run double in the six run Cleveland outburst.
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Bird Brinac Hall of Fame inductee honoring fastest sprinter
Alvin Joseph Brinac known as Bird Brinac, a Baytown Carver High School track star and two sport athlete, is posthumously inducted into the PVILCA Hall of Fame. Born 1935 in Crosby, he starred in sprint relays and football, contributing to state championship teams in 1954 55 and district titles in 1953 55. He later worked in Baytown banks and steel plants, served in the US Army, and was a McNair community leader and founding member of SEE BRINAC PAGE TA.
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