Tri-champs Pecos, Kermit meet in 2-3A playoff chase
Pecos, Kermit and Monahans share District 2-3A title after 8-4 records. Pecos faces Monahans in a bi district playoff, with Dumas awaiting. Pecos posts strong hitting and a 237 ERA in district play as Bennie Abila or Donald Ray Walker may start Friday.
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Kenneth Williams
Jim White
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Pito Abila
Jim Craig Hess
Donny Herod
David Maddux
Bennie Abila
Rudy Mendoza
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Dony Herod
Donald Walker Ll
Jim Witte
Lolich earns seventh win. Tigers top Orioles
Mickey Lolich pitched a four-hitter for Detroit, his seventh win of the season, logging his seventh complete game as Tom Haller drove in four runs with an eighth inning homer. The Tigers beat Baltimore 6-1, with Lolich extending his AL lead in wins.
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Nets Pacers clash in fifth ABA playoff game
In Indianapolis the Nets and Pacers contend in game five of the ABA title series tied 2-2. Indiana rookie George McGinnis impacts every game. his foul trouble or presence shifts control. New York seeks improved offense from Bill Melchioni to balance Pacers guards Freddie Lewis Rick Mount and Billy Keller.
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Pecos District Baseball Stats Snapshot
The Pecos district posted a team batting average of .252 with 197 runs on 781 at bats and an earned run average of 2.60. Pecos district team overall hit at a .252 clip while posting a 2.60 ERA for the season.
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Dierker Shuts Out Braves in Four-Hit Victory
Houston pitcher Larry Dierker tossed a four-hit 9-0 shutout of Atlanta, his second of the season, delivering a strong slider and riding fastball. Rader belted a three-run homer in the eighth as Houston, aided by timely seventh-inning singles from Edwards Fenwick and Metzger, won its fourth straight ahead of a Dodgers series opener.
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Pirates Pound Cardinals 12-0 as Blass Wins Fourth of Five
Pittsburgh defeated St Louis 12-0 behind Steve Blass's complete game as Vic Davalillo Manny Sanguillen and Jackie Hernandez drove in runs. The Pirates posted 15 hits to halt the Cardinals seven game skid and regain form after an April slump.
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Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues
National League East shows New York and Philadelphia leading with Montreal and Chicago in the middle. Houston tops the West while Los Angeles and Cincinnati chase. Wednesday results include Pittsburgh routs St Louis and New York downing Montreal. Friday schedules list cross-league matchups. Texas League standings show El Paso and Amarillo atop, with Midland and Memphis in pursuit. Multiple games wrap up with notable wins and daily doubleheaders across divisions.
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Pecos Eagles Face Must-Win Playoff Test at Kermit
The Pecos Eagles, 18-11, visit Kermit, 14-14, for a key 2-3A showdown after split results with Monahans and a prior loss to Kermit. Pitching by Green and Williams noted, with Pecos needing strong hitting to counter Kermit's power. Local pressure suggests a cool, focused approach to secure the win.
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Outfield Skills And Communication In Baseball
Guidance on eye safety and fielding technique for outfielders emphasizes 20 20 vision or clear sight with glasses. Practice and in game reps build the ability to judge where the ball will land. Communicate loudly on catches and anticipate throws to bases to prevent additional outs.
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Pitch Hit & Throw Competition booklet offer details
Extracted text notes a free official Major League Baseball Pitch Hit and Throw booklet available to boys who register. It mentions pickup at PH&T registration locations or by writing to Pitch Hit & Throw at 905 Park Avenue Suite 1412 New York NY 10022.
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