When the Rays need a starter to go deep into a game protecting a one- or two-run lead, they probably would prefer to have James Shields on the mound. ...more

October 15, 2008

OKEECHOBEE — After seeing their potent offense limited to three hits in Saturday's extra-inning loss to Okeechobee, the Sebring All-Stars, paced by Tommy Bertoniere's three-run homer and four RBI, beat Avon Park 15-3 on Sunday in the second round of the Dixie 14-year-old boys District 8 tournament at the Okeechobee Sports Complex. "We came back strong and played a good game after a tough loss to Okeechobee," said Sebring coach Bill Westergom. "We swung the bats, took the base-on-balls and got good pitching. "Our defense has been solid in both games and we just need to be aggressive with the bats and score some runs." ...more

June 30, 2008

The second game for the Spring Hill Dixie Belles (ages 13-15) All-Stars in the District 4 Tournament was played Monday night at Oakridge Park against county rival Hernando; nothing really out of the ordinary, except for the 10:45 p.m. first pitch due to torrential downpours all weekend. ...more

June 26, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE BELLES SOFTBALL Spring Hill right-hander Alexis Adams spins 2-hitter, fans 13 in 4-2 win over Hernando. ...more

June 23, 2008

If there has been a central theme to the best start in Rays history, it is that they generally haven't beaten themselves. Self-destruction, a staple of Tampa Bay baseball for so long, has been largely absent this year - at least until this weekend. ...more

May 19, 2008

SEBRING — With the wind blowing out, the hitters had a definite advantage in Thursday night's Dixie Majors (ages 10-12) baseball league action. Joey Staffieri went 2 for 3 — including a solo home run — to lead Rotary past Elks by a score of 6-3 at Max Long Recreational Complex. The win improved Rotary to 7-2 on the season, and into sole possession of second place behind undefeated Pool Paradise. "We've been swinging the bats pretty well all season," said Rotary assistant manager Juan Acevedo. "Our pitching is coming around and when we play solid defense, we're a good team. "We've got a fairly young squad with four kids that are 10 years old, but they've got a lot of ability and they get better with every game they play." ...more

May 9, 2008

AVON PARK — A move up in talent and experience may spook some kids, but to Stephen Flowers, it's still just baseball. Flowers went 2 for 2 with a walk and two RBI, while Colton Brock and Lane Crosson combined to hurl a no-hitter to lead Travis Crosson Tree Service to a 11-2 five-inning win over Zeno's Pizza in Dixie Boys (ages 13-14) at Durrah Martin Recreational Complex on Monday. ...more

May 6, 2008

SEBRING — After suffering through a tough season last year, the Publix team has shown to be a much different club in this year's Dixie Boys Baseball League. With third baseman Jared Cannon and shortstop Shon Abeln leading the way with three RBI each, Publix overcame an early deficit to beat Alan Jay 14-4 in Dixie Boys (ages 13-14) action on Friday night at Max Long Recreational Complex. ...more

May 3, 2008

BASEBALL NCT's Murray goes the distance and 4-for-4 at the plate vs. Springstead. ...more

February 20, 2008

Powell fans nine, spins 1-hitter as Lady Eagles handle Hernando, 4-1. ...more

February 16, 2008