Saturday, October 30, 2010
Over/under on World Series rather than Auburn?
How many citizens of the great state of Alabama do you think are watching the World Series rather than Auburn vs. Ole Miss footbaw? I know of at least one.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Peers pick Price as top AL pitcher
Tampa Bay's David Price was the top pitcher in the American League this year, according to the Major League Baseball players association.
The union picked Price and Philadelphia's Roy Halladay as the top hurlers today, more than two weeks before the Cy Young Award is announced. The Cy Young Award is due out Nov. 16. Price ranked second in the AL with 19 wins and third with a 2.72 ERA this season.
Wade Davis was one of three finalists for the AL's outstanding rookie, won by Detroit outfielder Austin Jackson.
The union picked Price and Philadelphia's Roy Halladay as the top hurlers today, more than two weeks before the Cy Young Award is announced. The Cy Young Award is due out Nov. 16. Price ranked second in the AL with 19 wins and third with a 2.72 ERA this season.
Wade Davis was one of three finalists for the AL's outstanding rookie, won by Detroit outfielder Austin Jackson.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
AUM, Faulkner in fall all-star game at Paterson
Experiencing some baseball withdrawal?
If so, you can head to Paterson Field on Saturday when AUM and Faulkner will participate in a Southern States Athletic Conference fall all-star game.
The Senators and Eagles -- along with their nine SSAC rivals -- are sending two pitchers and four position players. All players are eligible for the 2011 draft. Workouts, which begin at 10 a.m., for professional scouts are open to the public with two nine-inning games starting at noon.
All gate proceeds -- they hadn't settled on an admission price late last week, but it won't be much -- will be donated to charity.
If so, you can head to Paterson Field on Saturday when AUM and Faulkner will participate in a Southern States Athletic Conference fall all-star game.
The Senators and Eagles -- along with their nine SSAC rivals -- are sending two pitchers and four position players. All players are eligible for the 2011 draft. Workouts, which begin at 10 a.m., for professional scouts are open to the public with two nine-inning games starting at noon.
All gate proceeds -- they hadn't settled on an admission price late last week, but it won't be much -- will be donated to charity.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Faulkner's Torbert top indy player for year
Faulkner University's Beau Torbert won Baseball America's independent league player of the year award, the magazine announced last week. He hit .394 for the Sioux Falls Pheasants of the American Association. Former Biscuits pitcher Willie Glen landed first-team all-independent honors.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
ALDS Game 5: Rangers 5, Rays 1
Cliff Lee again shined, leading the Texas Rangers to a 5-1 win over the Rays in today's decisive fifth game of an American League Division Series.
Lee pitched a six-hitter, walked none and struck out 11 for his second win of the series. Ian Kinsler had three RBIs, including a two-run home run in the ninth.
The Rays scored in the third when Ben Zobrist singled in Sean Rodriguez. Jason Bartlett had three hits and David Price took the loss, allowing three runs in six innings.
Lee pitched a six-hitter, walked none and struck out 11 for his second win of the series. Ian Kinsler had three RBIs, including a two-run home run in the ninth.
The Rays scored in the third when Ben Zobrist singled in Sean Rodriguez. Jason Bartlett had three hits and David Price took the loss, allowing three runs in six innings.
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