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Hamels, Lidge pitch Phils past Brewers in opener
PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Cole Hamels was so dominant the Milwaukee Brewers were glad to see Brad Lidge come in. The switch to their perfect closer nearly cost the Philadelphia Phillies.
Behind their top two arms, the Phillies grabbed their first postseason victory in 15 years—barely.
Hamels pitched eight brilliant innings, Lidge escaped a ninth-inning jam and Philadelphia took advantage of Mike Cameron’s miscue in center field for a 3-1 win over Milwaukee in their playoff opener Wednesday.
Chase Utley’s two-run double slipped out of Cameron’s glove in the third, helping the Phillies take a 3-0 lead. Lidge allowed a run in the ninth but struck out Corey Hart with runners at second and third to end it.
“I can’t let him get a hit there,” said Lidge, who was 41-for-41 in save chances this season. “I’ve always been a strikeout pitcher and that’s what I wanted to do.”
Game 2 in the best-of-five series is Thursday, with ace CC Sabathia going to the mound for the wild-card Brewers on three days’ rest for the fourth consecutive start. Brett Myers pitches for the Phillies.
It’ll be tough for anyone to match Hamels’ superb performance. The 24-year-old lefty retired the first 14 batters and allowed two hits, striking out nine.
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Tribe tennis squad humbles Hallsville in loop opener
Prior to the start of Tuesday’s District 14-4 opener between Jacksonville and Hallsville, Tribe head tennis coach David Hanna said he wasn’t sure if his squad was ready for the start of league play, given the fact the team had just three non-district matches prior — the Tribe went 1-2 in those competitions.
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Buffaloes to give Lon Morris first real test
No disrespect to Monterrey (Mexico) Tech, but the Lon Morris College Bearcats should actually get their first real test of the year at 2 p.m. Saturday when the Green and White tee it up against the Arkansas Baptist College Buffaloes (0-1).
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Rusk trustees approve artificial turf for Eagle Stadium
By the end of February 2011 the Rusk Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys will have a lot in common — they will be playing football on the same type of artificial surface.
The Rusk Board of Trustees approved on Monday night a renovation project to Eagle Stadium totaling $1,389,780. -
Maiden CC squad strong in numbers
This year’s Jacksonville Maiden cross country team is not only strong in number — the roster totals around 15 young ladies — but well structured with a nucleus of runners that take their sport serious.
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Tribe focused on eliminating mistakes in T-High game
Fans attending Friday’s game between Jacksonville and Texas High — 7:30 p.m. at the Tomato Bowl — could be treated to an offensive showcase from both teams, if the results of the Indians’ and Tigers’ respective season openers last week are any indication.
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Area Roundup — Week 1
Rusk Eagles (0-1) vs. Crockett Bulldogs (0-0)
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Eden’s strong effort pushes Lady Guard past Carlisle
Erica Eden of Jacksonville proved to be both a defensive and offensive stalwart for Brook Hill Tuesday evening.
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Black, Price, Tilley, Carreon and Ganske honored
Jacksonville High School athletic director and head football coach Steve Wells announced on Tuesday five Fightin’ Indians that have been recognized as Players of the Week for the Week 0 game against Carthage.
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JHS tennis team loses a close one to Center
On the strength of the Center girls’ play Saturday — the Lady ‘Riders swept the Maiden netters in singles play — Center was able to squeeze out a 10-9 win over Jacksonville in a non-district match that was played in Center.
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Sports Briefs for Sept. 1, 2010
‘Jackets move up a notch in Class A weekly poll
ALTO — The Alto Yellowjackets (1-0), fresh off a 67-13 pasting of Groveton last week, have moved up one spot to the No. 9 position in this weeks state Class A football poll. - More Local Sports Headlines
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