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America's favorite pastime is now being considered a dangerous one. After the hard-hitting line drive this past weekend to Tampa Bay pitcher Alex Cobb, many are talking about whether pitchers need moreMore >>
America's favorite pastime is now being considered a dangerous one.
After the hard-hitting line drive this past weekend to Tampa Bay pitcher Alex Cobb, many are talking about whether pitchers need more protection while on the field. More >>
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ATLANTA (AP) - Andrelton Simmons hit a game-ending double off Mark Melancon in the 10th inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. Melancon (1-1) walkedMore >>
ATLANTA (AP) - Andrelton Simmons hit a game-ending double off Mark Melancon in the 10th inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. Melancon (1-1) walkedMore >>
COLUMBUS (WTVM) - Columbus Blue Devils baseball coach Bobby Howard has been named National Coach of the Year by ESPNHS.
Howard led the Blue Devils to their third straight GHSA Class AAA state title in 2012, the 12th championship in program history. Howard was head coach for all 12 championship, the first coming in 1984.
Columbus High wound up with a record of 33-4, and earned national runner-up status not only in the final poll from ESPNHS, but from Baseball America as well.
The Blue Devils beat a number of state champions and other highly ranked teams, splitting two games with Class AAAAA champ Parkview, beating AAAAA runner-up Brookwood, and knocking off Florida 6A state runner-up Pace.
They were 2-1 in the USA Baseball National High School Invitational in Cary, NC in April.
This is the second time Howard has earned national honors. In 2004, he was named National Coach of the Year by Baseball America.