“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans” - John Lennon
Posted in Sports on Aug 7th, 2008
The Columbus Catfish overcame an early 4-run deficit, then won the game in extra innings Wednesday night.
The Catfish took the series opener from the Savannah Sand Gnats (Mets), 8-6, in 11 innings:
Posted in Sports on Aug 6th, 2008
The Columbus Catfish completed a sweep of the Asheville Tourists (Rockies) Tuesday night.
The Catfish jumped out to an early lead, then held on to win the game, 4-2, to claim their 5th win in a row, including all four games against Asheville:
Posted in Sports on Aug 5th, 2008
Columbus Catfish P Jesse Darcy out-dueled Asheville Tourists (Rockies) starter Connor Graham as the Catfish won their 4th straight game, 2-1 Monday night.
The win secures a series win against the division’s first half champions, and sets up a possible sweep Tuesday night.
Posted in Sports on Aug 4th, 2008
Brandon Carter, 2B for the Grand Prairie Airhogs of the American Association (independent), was named the league’s Player of the Month for July.
In 26 games, Carter hit an even .400 at the plate with five home runs, 23 RBI and 34 hits. In addition, he scored 22 runs, collected 11 doubles, slugged .729 and had [...]
Posted in Sports on Aug 4th, 2008
Greg Sexton — photo: Columbus Catfish
Columbus Catfish 3B Greg Sexton was named the South Atlantic League Player of the Week today.
Sexton, who leads Catfish batters with a batting average of .298, is the first Catfish player to take SAL Player of the Week honors this season.
Sexton was recognized for his play during the week July [...]
Posted in Sports on Aug 3rd, 2008
Saturday night, a 6-run 4th inning helped propel the Columbus Catfish to a win.
Sunday afternoon, a 7-run 4th made the difference.
The Catfish won their 3rd straight game, a 9-2 decision over the Asheville Tourists.
Posted in Sports on Aug 3rd, 2008
The Columbus Catfish‘ final trip … ever … to Asheville began on a high note Saturday night.
Next season, there will be no Columbus Catfish. The team is moving to Bowling Green, Kentucky, following the conclusion of this season.
The trip got off to a big start, with the Catfish taking a 12-7 decision over the Asheville [...]
Posted in Sports on Aug 1st, 2008
Stephen Vogt crosses home plate after hitting go-ahead grand slam in 2nd inning vs Augusta.
I like baseball.
A lot.
It excites me.
No, not that way.
But baseball sometimes does make me wet.
Like tonight.
The Columbus Catfish fell behind the Augusta GreenJackets (Giants) 5-0 on two towering home runs in the 2nd inning.
But this Catfish team don’t quit.
They came back [...]
Posted in Sports on Aug 1st, 2008
Greg Sexton — photo: Columbus Catfish
A 1-1 pitchers’ duel went to extra innings Thursday night.
Things looked bad for the Columbus Catfish when the Augusta GreenJackets (Giants) scored 4 runs in the 11th. But a 5-run bottom of the inning, capped by 3B Greg Sexton’s 3-run homer, gave the Catfish a 6-5 win.
Been fighting a cold.
Nearly over it.
Nearly.
I’m looking forward to getting back to work. Sort of.
Actually, I’ve been taking drugs and going to work. Apparently, I can work while under the influence of cold medicine.
Now that I have the drugs out of my system, I’m curious as to what I’ve got to fix. You see, I’m [...]
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