Former Biscuit Evan Longoria singled in the first run and homered to cap the United States' 7-0 win over Panama today in the IBF World Cup in Taiwan.
Andy LaRoche was 3-for-4 with four RBIs for the Americans, who recorded their second shutout in two tournament games. Matt Wright gave up three hits over six innings, while Russell County's Colby Rasmus, the U.S. leadoff hitter, scored twice and had an RBI.
The Americans face Italy on Friday.
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
U.S. wins World Cup opener
Former Biscuits outfielder Justin Ruggiano scored the first run and Monroeville's Chris Booker picked up the save in the United States' 3-0 win over Mexico today in the IBF World Cup in Taiwan.
Ruggiano was hit by a pitch with two outs in the fifth and, after a single and walk, scored on a wild pitch. Russell County's Colby Rasmus walked before Jayson Nix hit a two-run single.
Rasmus finished 2-for-4 and Evan Longoria 1-for-4.
The Americans face Panama on Thursday.
Ruggiano was hit by a pitch with two outs in the fifth and, after a single and walk, scored on a wild pitch. Russell County's Colby Rasmus walked before Jayson Nix hit a two-run single.
Rasmus finished 2-for-4 and Evan Longoria 1-for-4.
The Americans face Panama on Thursday.
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
IBF World Cup starts Wednesday
Team USA faces Mexico on Wednesday (4 a.m. Central time) in its IBF World Cup opener in Taiwan.
Former Biscuits Evan Longoria and Justin Ruggiano, and Alabamians Colby Rasmus and Chris Booker are suiting up for the U.S. Ruggiano was a replacement pick after Cincinnati's Jay Bruce couldn't go.
Longoria is the probable starter at third base.
Former Biscuits Evan Longoria and Justin Ruggiano, and Alabamians Colby Rasmus and Chris Booker are suiting up for the U.S. Ruggiano was a replacement pick after Cincinnati's Jay Bruce couldn't go.
Longoria is the probable starter at third base.
Monday, November 05, 2007
NY Post: Rays could shop Kazmir
The logic makes sense. If teams will hand the Twins a mother lode for one year of stud pitcher Johan Santana, the Rays could get a similar deal for three years of Scott Kazmir. Santana is a free agent after 2008 and Kazmir won't be. Mets fans are still a little raw over the fleecing they took when they gave up Kazmir in 2004.
What kind of message would trading Kazmir be to Tampa Bay fans? The Devil Rays have tried reaching out, including renaming the team this week -- they're dropping Devil from the nickname. Moving Kazmir now would be a slap.
What kind of message would trading Kazmir be to Tampa Bay fans? The Devil Rays have tried reaching out, including renaming the team this week -- they're dropping Devil from the nickname. Moving Kazmir now would be a slap.
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Rays keep pitching coach Hickey
The Devil Rays are keeping pitching coach Jim Hickey, who jeopardized his employment with a DUI just after the season.
Hickey pleaded no contest Monday to a DUI and leaving the scene of an accident. He has to perform 50 hours of court-ordered community service and will do more through the Rays, according to a press release.
"I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to continue coaching for the Rays,” Hickey said in a release. “Last month, I let down my family, the organization, and the Tampa Bay community. I am truly sorry for my actions."
Hickey pleaded no contest Monday to a DUI and leaving the scene of an accident. He has to perform 50 hours of court-ordered community service and will do more through the Rays, according to a press release.
"I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to continue coaching for the Rays,” Hickey said in a release. “Last month, I let down my family, the organization, and the Tampa Bay community. I am truly sorry for my actions."
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