The reigning American League champion Tampa Bay Rays kicked off their season with an Opening Day victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. https://twitter.com/RaysBaseball/status/1377770134224404483 Strong Performances on the Mound There weren’t many balls flying into the stands Thursday afternoon in Miami. This was thanks in large part to solid pitching …
Read More »Oak Hall loses battle against St. Francis in the 9th Inning
This St. Patrick’s Day, the Oak Hall Eagles faced the St. Francis Wolves at home. The final score was 10-7 seeing the Wolves take the win. Covering Oak Hall Baseball this afternoon versus Saint Francis Catholic High School! ⚾️ @ESPNGainesville @OakHallSchool pic.twitter.com/95Uc3IOYUZ — Lexi Carson (@Alexis_Carson99) March 17, 2021 …
Read More »Santa Fe Baseball Comes Out On Top Sweeping Baker County
Story by Victoria Siwek and Chris Will Santa Fe High School varsity baseball (7-1) beat Baker County (5-4) Friday night by a score of 2-1. This win extends the Raiders’ winning streak to six games. This was the second time these two teams have met this week. On Thursday, Santa …
Read More »Pk Yonge Baseball Washes Out Oak Hall, Remains Undefeated
The PK Yonge Baseball Team (6-0) puts yet another win under their belt after beating Oak Hall (0-2) Monday night by a score of 7-3. However, similar to their game against Dixie County, it was not immediately apparent who would go home victorious. Slow Start At the top of the …
Read More »Newberry Baseball Extends 2021 Season Record to 5-0
A Strong Start The Newberry High School baseball team has started its season strong, with a 5-0 record in the 2021 season. The team has faced West Port, Bell, Seven Rivers, Chiefland, and Williston with strong wins in all five games. The Panthers entered the 2021 season with six seniors …
Read More »Alderson Pleased with New York’s Start to 2021
New York Mets’ General Manager Sandy Alderson says he has higher expectations for the team in 2021. “Bottom line is,” he said, “We need to win games.” New York Mets owner Steve Cohen attends a news conference at a COVID-19 vaccination site at Citi Field, the home of the Mets, …
Read More »Bryce Harper Can “Be Himself” When Playing for the Phillies
Former first-round draft pick Bryce Harper says he is comfortable playing in Philadelphia for the Phillies. Exactly two years ago today on March 1, 2019, Harper was signed by the Phillies to a 13-year, $330 million contract. We got him. pic.twitter.com/VdoH54Hg5F — Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) March 2, 2019 Prior to …
Read More »Lindor Settling in New York with Mets
After a less than satisfactory 2020 season, Fransico Lindor is looking ahead to a new start with a new team; the New York Mets. Great Expectations Lindor enjoyed his first time taking the field with the Mets. “I’ve heard nothing but good things about this group of guys, and I …
Read More »Chiefland’s Dominant Start to High School Baseball Season
The Chiefland Indians Roll to victory with a 19-0 win over the Bell Bulldogs. Last Tuesday night the Chiefland Indians had their opening game of the 2021 season against the Bell Bulldogs. The crowd came out strong and there was that nervous excitement that filled the air at the ballpark. …
Read More »Eastside Endures Tough Loss Against Gainesville in High School Baseball
Eastside varsity baseball suffered a 10-0 run rule loss in five innings against Gainesville High School in their first home game of the season. Eastside’s Home Opener Gainesville High School started off the first inning strong, testing Eastside pitcher Yawuum Acaad. When Eastside got their chance to fight back, in …
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