Benoit struggles with injuries as Giants prospect
San Francisco Giants signee Benoit, a former St. Francis College standout, battles a forearm stress fracture a wrist tendon tear and a throwing shoulder injury limiting playing time. He fell to a .206 average after 35 games while awaiting Instructional League timing and hopes to regain form without overburdening himself.
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LaSalle Rally Falls Short as Beckman Stays Ahead
Be ckman jumps to a 2-0 lead but LaSalle knots it at 2-2 on Brett Emanuel’s leadoff homer and a Crumbaugh double. Beckman forces late jam. LaSalle ties 4-4 in sixth before final out arrives.
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Dominican sprinter turned base stealer eyes higher jump
Ramon Sambo, 25, Cedar Rapids Reds leadoff hitter from La Romana Dominican Republic, stole his 66th and 67th bases in the 101st game at Appleton setting pace for a 92 season and chasing the Midwest League record of 90. He reflects on poverty and his journey from army service to baseball and his hope to sign with a pro team while continuing to play in the Dominican winter league.
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Memorial hosts substate final in 4A baseball at night
Jeff hosts a Class 4A substate final at Memorial Stadium Monday night at 7 30 p m with Cedar Rapids Jefferson facing Davenport Central. The winner advances to the state tournament starting Thursday in Marshalltown. Tickets go on sale at 6 30 p m priced 2 50 for adults and 1 50 for students.
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