PawSox SP Anthony Ranaudo pitched a gem on a warm Memorial Day down at McCoy Ryan L. Fox (@Scoop_Fox87) It was beautiful Memorial Day as we honored and remembered those who served in our armed forces now and in the past. And what a better way to celebrate such a holiday than with America’s past time of baseball. After a long road trip of misfortune and misery, the Pawtucket Red Sox came back to McCoy Stadium to face against the Gwinnett Braves in a 4-game home series.
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He ranks third on his team in RBI, has a World Series ring, caught a perfect game and a no-hitter, and in 17 major league seasons has failed to bat below .260 just once (2005), but if you want to hand out blame for the Sox' lackluster performance this spring, start with veteran catcher AJ Pierzynski. Miami Heat shooting guard Dwayne Wade finds himself yet again in the middle of a controversial play that injured another opposing star player. Ryan Fox (@Scoop_Fox87) The NBA playoffs are a time when everything is put on the line. There are no second chances for those who fail, only heartbreak and disappointment. There are players who put everything on the line, pushing their bodies to go the extra distance to make that spectacular play, doing whatever it takes to win. Then there are some players who take the other route.
Lincoln, R.I., light heavyweight Rich Gingras (pictured) will battle Jaime Velazquez of nearby Central Falls of the vacant New England title on June 6th at Twin River Casino. The 42-year-old Velazquez, who is coming off a loss in February, has harsh words for Gingras and his trainer, Orlondo Valles. Michael Parente The last time Rich Gingras fought for a title, he only had the belt in his grasp for a few fleeting moments due to a bizarre scorekeeping gaffe that ultimately left him empty-handed.
This time, he’d prefer to take matters into his own hands, not leave the decision up to somebody else. “This time, I’m bringing it home,” Gingras said. “It’s not going down like that.”
Hall of Famers Andre Dawson, Ferguson Jenkins, Tommy Lasorda and Tony Perez headline a decorated group of baseball personnel that is scheduled to attend the 2014 Draft on Thursday, June 5th at MLB Network's Studio 42 in Secaucus, New Jersey.
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