Wahoos Drop Pitcher’s Duel
April 5, 2014
In front of a second-straight sellout crowd of 5,038, the Tennessee Smokies defeated the Pensacola Blue Wahoos 1-0 Friday night at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium in Pensacola, Fla. The Blue Wahoos (1-1) mustered just four hits off the Smokies (1-1). Third baseman Kris Bryant’s seventh inning solo homerun proved to be the difference.
Cincinnati Reds’ RHP Jonathan Broxton started for the Wahoos and went one scoreless inning with a pair of strikeouts. The right-hander is scheduled to throw another inning tomorrow night.
RHP Daniel Corcino (0-1) pitched strong in relief with 6.0 IP giving up just 1 R/ER on a solo home run by third baseman Kris Bryant. Corcino added eight strikeouts and just two walks to his strong relief effort.
RHP Jamie Walczak pitched 1.2 IP giving up just one hit while allowing no runs and striking out three.
Third baseman Juan Silverio continued his strong start to the season going 1-for-3 with a single and a strikeout. Left fielder Donald Lutz got his first hit of the season; he went 1-for-3 at the plate.
The Smokies used three pitchers to shutout the Wahoos. RHP C.J. Edwards went 4.0 IP giving up just one hit and striking out four Wahoos. RHP P.J. Francescon (1-0) was strong in three innings of relief giving up just two hits while earning the win for the Smokies. RHP Armando Rivero came on to earn the two inning save giving up one hit and striking out four Blue Wahoos.
Kris Bryant again showed off his power going 1-for-4 and hitting the game-winning home run.
The Wahoos and Smokies square off again tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. for game three of their five-game series to start the season. Reds’ relief pitcher Jonathan Broxton is likely to go one inning to start the game tomorrow. The Reds’ number one rated prospect, RHP Robert Stephenson, will follow behind the rehab stint. The Smokies’ starter for tomorrow’s game has yet to be determined.
by Tommy Thrall
Pictured: The Blue Wahoos vs. the Tennessee Smokies Friday night in Pensacola. Photo by Tony Giberson/ Pensacola Blue Wahoos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Aggies Beat Milton
April 4, 2014
The junior varsity Tate Aggies beat Milton Thursday 12-2. The JF Aggies will be in action again Friday at 7:00 as they host Navarre at 7:00.
In varsity action Thursday, Tate beat Milton 6-3.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
Wahoos Come From Behind For 6-5 Opening Night Win
April 4, 2014
In front of a sellout crowd of 5,038, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos beat the Tennessee Smokies 6-5 Thursday on Opening Night at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium in Pensacola The Blue Wahoos (1-0) overcame a five-run deficit and scored two runs off a Brodie Greene single in the bottom of the 8th to take the lead for the first time. It was the second straight opening day win for the Blue Wahoos over the Smokies (0-1).
Cincinnati Reds RHP Mat Latos started for the Wahoos and went 4.0 IP and allowed 5 R/3 ER on 7 hits including a home run. The right-hander had 3 walks and struck out 3 in his rehab stint.
“My ego is a little bruised,” said Latos. “It is what it is. I feel great. The body of the knee feels good, the elbow feels good. That was the main concern, the elbow.”
RHP Carlos Contreras pitched strong in relief with 3.0 IP allowing no runs with 6 strikeouts. RHP Drew Hayes slammed the door on Tennessee with a perfect 9th inning to close the game out and earn his first save of the year.
Second baseman Brodie Greene went 1-for-4 with 2 RBI. Third baseman Juan Silverio went 2-for-4 with 2 doubles and scored the typing run in the bottom of the 8th. Reds rehabber Devin Mesoraco had a sacrifice fly for an RBI, as well.
Smokies’ RHP Dae-Eun Rhee pitched 4.0 IP and gave up 3 R/2 ER with 5 walks and 4 punch outs. RHP Tony Zych pitched 1 IP and earned the loss giving up 2 runs in the bottom of the 8th.
Kris Bryant went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and a hit-by-pitch. Center fielder Zeke DeVoss had a triple and an RBI during his 2-for-5 performance.
The Wahoos and Smokies square off again tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. for game two of their five-game series to start the season. Reds’ relief pitcher Jonathan Broxton is likely to go one inning to start the game tomorrow. RHP Daniel Corcino will follow behind the rehab stint. The Smokies will counter with top pitching prospect RHP C.J. Edwards.
by Tommy Thrall
Pictured: The Pensacola Blue Wahoos win 6-5 vs. the Tennessee Smokies. Photos by Michael Spooneybarger/ Pensacola Blue Wahoos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Takes Double Header From Westview High Of Tennessee
April 3, 2014
The Northview Chiefs defeated Westview High of Tennessee in a double header Wednesday.
In the first game, the Chiefs won 10-0.
For Northview: Aaron McDonald 3-4, RBI; Chasen Freeman 2-3, R; Brannon Freeman 2-4, 2R, 2RBI; RJ Pritchett 2-4, R, RBI; Thomas Moore 4-4, R, RBI, 2B; Jody Bonner 1-3, RBI; Daulton Tullis 1-3, R; and Kevin Barrow 1-3; R. Brannon Freeman pitched five for the Chiefs, allowing just one hit and striking out seven.
In their second game, Northview beat Westview 3-0
For Northview: Aaaron McDonald 1-1, R; Thomas Moore RBI; RJ Pritchett R; Chasen Freeman 1R. Aaron McDonald pitched seven for the Chiefs, allow four hits, one base on balls and striking out three.
The JV Chiefs will be in action Escambia at Escambia Academy at noon. The varsity Chiefs won’t play again until April 8 when they host the Baker Gators.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Ramona Preston, click to enlarge.
Tate Tennis Team Takes Runner-up In District, Headed To Regionals
April 2, 2014
The Tate Aggies finished as runner-ups in District 1-3A Tuesday, giving them a chance to move on to the regional tournament on Tuesday April 8 against either Niceville or Leon. It will be the first time in 20 years that a Tate tennis team has advanced to regionals. Pictured: (L-R) Sandy Bonucchi, Carlie Del Gallo, Coach David Bonucchi, Cami Kennedy and Sarah Colburn. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bentley Settles BCS Championship Bet; Scott Enjoys Toomer’s Lemonade, Honors FSU
April 2, 2014
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley settled a bet with Florida Gov. Rick Scott Tuesday — sending a gallon of Toomer’s Lemonade from Toomer’s Drug Store in Auburn south to Tallahassee. The two governors had made a friendly wager of the BCS Championship game in which Florida State beat the Auburn Tigers 34-31.
The FSU football team was honored by the Legislature before meeting with Scott. Scott was joined by FSU coach Jimbo Fisher and his wife Candi on the lawn of the Governor’s Mansion to enjoy the lemonade.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Play Ball! Opening Day For Molino Ballpark (With Photo Gallery)
March 30, 2014
Saturday was Opening Day for Molino Recreation Association and the Molino Ballpark.
For photo galleries, click the links below:
For an Opening Day ceremonies photo gallery, click here.
For photos from select Opening Day games, click here.
Pictured above and below: Opening Day action at Molino Ballpark. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Results, Photos: FCA & Justin Gatlin Panhandle Championships
March 30, 2014
About two dozen high school track and field teams competed Saturday in the FCA & Justin Gatlin Panhandle Championships at Washington High School.
For the women, Pine Forest High School finished first, followed by Niceville, Bay, Fort Walton Beach and Spanish Fort. Among North Escambia area teams, West Florida High finished eighth, followed by Tate at 16th and Northview at 21st.
For the men, Fort Walton Beach finished first, followed by West Florida, Pine Forest, Pensacola and Washington, Among other North Escambia schools, Tate was 11th, and Northview was 18th.
With fewer athletes competing, and no entries in some events, smaller schools like Northview are at a disadvantage when paired against the Panhandle’s largest schools. Northview’s Cameron Newsome (pictured top) placed fourth overall in the Men’s High Jump at 6-feet, 2-inches.
For complete results, click here.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Defeats Jay
March 30, 2014
The Northview Chiefs defeated the Jay Royals Saturday afternoon, 9-2.
Aaron McDonald 1-1, R, RBI; Brannon Freeman 1-3, 2R; RJ Prichett 1-4, 2B, R; Thomas Moore 2-4, R, 2 RBIs; Brett Weeks 1-3, R; Daulton Tullis 2-4, RBI, R. Winning pitcher was Daulton Tullis, pitching 5 1/3 innings, allowing 4 hits, one earning run, two walks and 9 strike outs.
The Chiefs (10-4,5-3) hosts T.R. Miller on Tuesday.
Rain Forces Tate, Northview Softball And Baseball Cancellations
March 28, 2014
Tonight’s Tate Lady Aggies “Strike Out Cancer” game versus Navarre High School has been rescheduled for Monday at 6:30 p.m. due to weather.
Northview vs. Jay softball has been canceled for today. The games have been rescheduled for Monday, JV at 4:00 and varsity at 6:00. Northview vs. Chipley will be play varsity only on Friday, April 4 at 4:00.
Northview vs. Jay baseball has been canceled for today, both JV and varsity. The varsity has been rescheduled for Saturday at 2:00 at Jay.
Tate’s ninth grade baseball game for today has been canceled and has not yet been rescheduled.