Cards fans breathe as April season opens with cautious hope
The author urges patience as the St Louis Cardinals begin an 184 game marathon on April 9. Offense and bullpen struggle, Pujols and Holliday face rough starts, Pirates top NL Central, but the MLB season demands time. Temperatures rise to 70s, yet few expect a World Series run this year.
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Nashville Hornets rout Anna Jonesboro in SIAR action
Eleven-ranked Nashville hammered No. 6 Anna Jonesboro 12-2 in five innings after forcing four errors. Shaye Harre allowed few baserunners as Lindsey Patterson struggled in the second inning, while Fallon Clayton hit an RBI triple during a 2-2 tie before Nashville pulled away.
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Brooks lifts Red Devils to victory
Eben Brooks dominated on the mound and at the plate to pace Murphysboro to a 5-0 win over Herrin in an early season SIRR Ohio baseball clash.
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Freshman Terrell Wilson Shines Then Suffers Injury
Terrell Wilson, a true freshman cornerback for Southern Illinois, started due to Nick King’s knee injury in the homecoming game versus Northern Iowa. He logged his first interception and two tackles before tearing his right meniscus late in the first half of the 45-38 overtime win.
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Four true freshmen see early action for team
Taylon Hunter played in all 11 games with 12 tackles and a half tackle for loss. Punter Austin Pucylowski earned all-newcomer honors, averaging 39.8 yards per punt. Marc Boo Rodgers started strong with interceptions and 17 tackles overall. Terrell Wilson started four games as a true freshman in a depleted secondary.
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McIlroy Leads Masters After 36 Holes In Tight Race
Rory McIlroy remained atop the Masters with a 10 under 134 after a 65 followed by a 69. Jason Day shot 64 to lie two back at 136, while Tiger Woods and K J Choi stood at 137. Phil Mickelson is tied for 20th at 144, and Martin Kaymer Graeme McDowell and Louis Oosthuizen missed the cut at 145.
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Tiger Woods tops Masters action as McIlroy leads
At Augusta National Rory McIlroy grips a two stroke lead after two superb days, while Tiger Woods roars back to form with a 66 on Friday. The fading sun framed Woods regaining his early Masters swagger as observers focus on the challenge from Woods three shots back and the looming weekend.
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