Blue Wahoos Win Opener
April 6, 2012
Pensacola third baseman Henry Rodriguez drove in all three runs and blasted the first home run in team history as Pensacola defeated the Montgomery Biscuits in their inaugural season opener in front of a capacity crowd of 5,038 on Thursday night at Pensacola’s Maritime Park.
Shortstop Didi Gregorius drew a two-out walk in the eighth with the score tied to set the stage for Rodriguez, who mashed a two-run shot to left-center to break the draw. After returning to the dugout, Rodriguez obliged the Blue Wahoos faithful with a curtain call.
Pensacola reliever Justin Freeman (1.2 IP, 1 SO) earned the very-first victory in the club’s history after firing 1.2 scoreless innings in support of Villarreal, while Donnie Joseph (0.2 IP, 2 SO) notched his first save of the year by fanning both hitters he faced. Montgomery reliever Frank De Los Santos (2.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 SO) suffered the loss after giving up two earned runs on four hits in 2.2 innings.
Biscuits third baseman Cole Figueroa led both sides with three hits, while Blue Wahoos second baseman Brodie Greene was the lone Pensacola batter with a multi-hit game.
Montgomery and Pensacola will face off again tomorrow in the second of five-games during the opening homestand at Pensacola’s bayfront ballpark. Right-hander Curtis Partch is slated to get the nod for the Blue Wahoos, while he is scheduled to be opposed by Biscuits righty Alex Colome. First pitch is set for 7:05 pm.
By Andrew Green/Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Pictured top: The Blue Angels perform a flyover during the Pensacola Blue Wahoos opener Thursday evening. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Russell for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Beats Pine Forest
April 6, 2012
The Tate Aggies added two more to the win column Thursday night.
Tate 3 — Pine Forest 0
Tate 10 — Pine Forest 1 (JV)
The Tate Aggies moved to 16-2, 9-1 in the district with a 3-0 victory over Pine Forest Thursday night.
Cody Palmer threw another complete game shutout allowing only five hits while striking out three. Backed up by a flawless defense, he improved his record to 7-0 on the season.
The Aggies are back in action Friday night, traveling to Pace in their final regular season meeting. Game time is 7:00.
In junior varsity action, Tate beat Pine Forest 10-1. Friday’s junior varsity game has been canceled.
Baseball, Softball: Tate, Flomaton, Jay, Northview
April 4, 2012
Escambia beat Tate Tuesday night, and the Jay Royals dropped one to the Flomaton Hurricanes.
Escambia 7 — Tate 4
The Tate Aggies were handed just their second loss of the season Tuesday night.
With a 7-4 loss in Pensacola to the Escambia Gators, the Tate Aggies fell to 15-2 overall, 8-1 in district play.
The Aggies have two more district games this week — Thursday at Pine Forest and Friday at Pace. Both games begin at 7 p.m.
Flomaton 6 — Jay 3
The Flomaton Hurricanes beat the Jay Royals 6-3 Tuesday night as the Canes 17-game winning streak continues.
Joseph Parker started for the Canes but got a no decision. Hunter Bonds earned the win for the Hurricanes, and Todd Laney took the loss for the Royals. Zack Watson came in during the last innings and got a save. Flomaton is now 18-3 on the season.
Lady Chiefs Beat Freeport (With Photo Gallery)
April 3, 2012
The Northview Lady Chiefs beat the Freeport Bulldogs 9-5 Monday afternoon in Bratt.
The Lady Chiefs will be in action against Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Pensacola against Catholic High School.
Pictured top: Madison Arrington bunts for the Chiefs Monday afternoon against Freeport. Pictured below: Action as Northview hosted Freeport Monday. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Varsity Downs Northview; Junior Varsity Teams Tie
April 3, 2012
The Northview Chiefs traveled to Hurricane Park Monday afternoon to take on Flomaton High School.
In junior varsity action, Northview and Flomaton tied 3-3, while in varsity action the Hurricanes defeated Northview 5-4.
The varsity Northview Chiefs will travel to Chipley on Thursday.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: Action as Northview traveled to Flomaton Monday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos by Taylor Rigby, click to enlarge.
Escambia Academy Defeats Atmore Christian
April 3, 2012
Escambia Academy defeated Atmore Christian 13-0 in five innings Monday.
ACS will travel to Bonifay Saturday to take on Gateway Academy, while Escambia Academy will travel to Jackson on Tuesday.
Pictured: Action as Escambia Academy defeated Atmore Christian Monday. Submitted photos by Katie Findley for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Play Ball! Opening Day For Molino Ballpark (With Photo Gallery)
April 1, 2012
Saturday was Opening Day for Molino Recreation Association and the Molino Ballpark.
A steady rain fell for most of the Opening Day activities, but the skies began to clear as the first teams took to the field.\
For photo galleries, click the links below:
Gallery 1 — T-ball
Gallery 2 — Coach pitch softball
Gallery 3 — Baseball 1
Gallery 4 — Baseball 2
Gallery 5 — Softball
Gallery 6 — Opening Day
Pictured above and below: Opening Day action at Molino Ballpark. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Northwest Escambia Opening Day
April 1, 2012
Saturday was Opening Day for Northwest Escambia at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill.
For a photo gallery from the day’s events, click here.
Pictured top: Opening Day for Northwest Escambia at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Flomaton Opening Day
April 1, 2012
Saturday was Opening Day at Hurricane Park for Flomaton Little League.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: Opening Day for Flomaton Little League. Submitted photos by Roger Riggs for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Reader Photos: Opening Day At Century, Cantonment, NWE, Flomaton
April 1, 2012
Saturday was Opening Day at ballparks across the North Escambia area.
For a gallery of reader submitted photos from Flomaton, Northwest Escambia, Century and Cantonment, click here.
Editor’s Note: During the entire ball season, we encourage parents and fans to submit photos from area ballparks for publication.
Pictured top: The Hadji Shriners were out supporting the community and their children’s hospital on Opening Day in Cantonment. Pictured below: Opening Day action from Fidelis versus the Century Mustangs. Reader submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
