All Star Game on Monday in Milwaukee at 8 p.m
Major League Baseball notes no games during All-Star break. Today's schedule features the All-Star Game in Milwaukee at 8 p.m. In WNBA results New York defeated Phoenix 77 to 71 and Washington beat Orlando 63 to 51. Indiana topped Cleveland 68 to 57 while Detroit visited Utah.
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Quote of the Day From Princeton Devil Rays Boss
Edwin Rodriguez the Princeton Devil Rays manager says the team will rest today for the Appalachian League break. He notes players deserve a day off to relax and recharge during the pause in play.
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Hill Herrick shoots hole in one at Monroe golf event
LINDSIDE The Greenbrier County pro Hill Herrick aced on hole No. 2 at Fountain Springs Golf Course during the 10th annual Sports of Monroe Golf Tournament. The blue tee backs up to 180 yards. Witnesses WG Vanas Joe Darnell and Larry Meno observed the shot. The event benefits all public school sports in Monroe County, said director Bobby Via.
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Bluefield Tops Elizabethton Behind Tiller Solid Start
Bluefield defeated Elizabethton 5-2 at Bowen Field as James Tiller worked six innings allowing one hit while Carlos Rijo drove in two runs on three hits. Erik Smallwood's sacrifice fly gave Bluefield the lead, and Levi Robinson, Tommy Joyce, and Dustin Yount contributed key baserunning and power in a tight division matchup.
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Pridie family road trip fuels Princeton prospect
Keith and Catherine Pridie of Prescott Arizona travel long distances with son Jason Pridie a Princeton center fielder and Tampa Bay second round draft pick. His older brother John pitches in the Twins farm system in New Britain Connecticut. Jason hopes to follow the Tampa Bay outfield path with speed and on base play.
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Rays win final game as Bankston hits grand slam
Princeton Devil Rays routed Pulaski Rangers 11-2 at Hunnicutt Field. Wes Bankston belted a third inning grand slam off Craig Frydendall after a 14-hit attack, while Felix Rodriguez yielded two runs in five innings for the win. Richard Betemit and Jason Pridie contributed early hits and scoring as Princeton pulled clear.
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Softball in Bulldog Country Sees Busy Tourneys Ahead
Local softball scene in Bulldog country anticipates a busy weekend with the USSSA Northern Class D state tournament and Class C and B events slated in Beckley. Northern director Larry Casteel notes unprecedented extra inning games in recent divisional play while teams from Bluefield, Richmond, Motely Crew and Jailbirds compete for top spots. Players and fans look forward to Parkersburg and Fitzpatrick Park fields, with calls for team signups in Bluefield Virginia and at Lincolnshire Park.
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