Rocks bats warm up in Frederick victory
The Wilmington Blue Rocks defeated Frederick 6-3 at Harry Grove Stadium, despite a rough hitting season. They hit 11 times, with two home runs, ending the Keys three-game win streak before 4,434 fans.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1995
Page
21
The Wilmington Blue Rocks defeated Frederick 6-3 at Harry Grove Stadium, despite a rough hitting season. They hit 11 times, with two home runs, ending the Keys three-game win streak before 4,434 fans.
Wilmington pitcher Tim Brydak faced Frederick ace Rocky Coppinger as both teams struggled at the plate. Wilmington, batting .238 with 97 runs in 27 games, saw a spark from Mike Sweeney returning from extended spring training with three hits including a homer. Ramy Brooks added three singles and drove in a run, while ninth batter Brian Teeters belted a two run homer to fuel a rally.
Kevin Brown earned his second win for Baltimore in seven innings, aided by Rafael Palmeiro's three hits and Cal Ripken's two RBIs in his 2018th consecutive game. Joe Carter homered for Toronto, while Brady Anderson homered and extended a seven game hitting streak. Al Leiter started for Toronto and allowed three runs in five innings.
The Orlando Magic defeated the Boston Celtics 95 to 92 to clinch their first playoff series in franchise history 3 games to 1. Horace Grant led with 23 points and 10 rebounds sealing the win with clutch free throws, while Michael Jordan rival Shaquille O Neal added 25 points and 13 rebounds. Sherman Douglas hit a late off balance 3 as the Magic held off Boston in a tense fourth quarter.
Frederick pitcher Kelley Maria no-hit Westminster for a 4-0 victory in seven innings, striking out 10 with no walks. Teammates backed her with strong defense and timely hitting, including two RBIs from Jessie George and two stolen bases by Tracie Watts. Linganore highlights recount Linganore 12 Liberty, Crampton, Wallace power Lancers to 12-4 victory with multiple RBIs. Catoctin tops South Hagerstown 13-3 in six innings.
FCC belted 15 hits to Charles six but two of Charles hits were homers as the Cougars fell 6-4 in the JuDo Division II Region XX Tournament semifinal at Dundalk Community College. FCC coach Phil Caruso lamented missed chances as Charles advanced to face Potomac State while FCC moved to losers’ bracket action.
Frederick Community College looks to defend its NICAA Region XX Division II golf crown as it hosts the Division II and III tournaments at Glade Valley Golf Club Walkersville. Practice rounds Sunday with Monday 9am starts for the two day event. The top team and five top individuals advance to the NJCAA Division II nationals June 3-9 at Bryan Park Greensboro NC. FCC relies on four solid rounds to compete with Essex and Charles, following a recent loss to Essex by two strokes 322-324 ending FCCs Maryland JuCo unbeaten streak.
On Derby eve at Churchill Downs the backside hums with activity as hot walkers, exercise riders, trainers, jockeys and owners prepare 3 year olds for the race. D Wayne Lukas promotes Serena's Song while other barns and the Taj Mahal stable area host horses, baths, grazing and the Derby Kitchen serves modest meals and odd prices for horse care items.
The Frederick County High School Tennis Tournament seeds were announced by county coaches on Friday. The event starts Tuesday at 2 pm with singles on 2nd Street courts and Fleming Avenue doubles, mixed doubles at Frederick High. Early rounds use 10-game pro sets, with semifinals Wednesday at 2 pm and finals to follow. Luke Grimshaw of Thomas Johnson is the top seed in boys singles.
The 1995 Penguins, without Mario Lemieux, host the Washington Capitals in the playoff opener at Civic Arena. Jaromir Jagr leads the league in scoring as Pittsburgh tries to prove they remain a top east contender despite missing their star.
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