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Baseball: Despite loss, All-Stars move on
Despite falling to Modesto in the championship game of the 16-18 Babe Ruth All-Star Central California State Tournament on Sunday, the San Benito baseball team advanced to Thursday’s Pacific Southwest Region tournament in Watsonville thanks to an at-large bid.
Baseball: Hollister sweeps D-9 championships
Despite entering the championship round of the 11-12 District 9 All-Star tournament Saturday with one loss, the Hollister National team took the district’s championship, beating Hartnell twice over the weekend.
Bruce Lewis: Correct grip pressure is vital to a swing
With the Fourth of July having passed by this week, many golfers asked why golf courses do not use American flags on each hole to celebrate the holiday. Although the course would like to use American flags on all patriotic holidays, we can’t. Golfers lay the flag pole - with the flag - on the ground while putting.
All-Star Game’s meaning transcends baseball
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Tuesday night, the lights will come on at Kauffman Stadium, and America's eyes will shift toward Kansas City for baseball's 83rd All-Star Game. It will be a moment to pause and enjoy the easiness of the summer and a night that signals a milepost in many of our lives.
Baseball: 16-18 Babe Ruth All-Stars edge Ripon 2-1
The San Benito 16-18 Babe Ruth All-Star team escaped with a 2-1 win over Ripon on Thursday in the first round of the Central California State Championship tournament in Hollister.
Baseball: Little Leaguers move closer to District 9 titles
The Hollister 11-12 year old National All-Stars survived the elimination bracket Tuesday by beating Ferrasci 19-1 to advance to the District 9 championship game against Hartnell on Saturday.
Baseball: Hollister Little League stays alive in District 9 tournament
SALINAS - Already holding a 3-0 lead in the third inning of Saturday’s District 9 quarterfinals game, the 9-10 Hollister American All-Star team was pulling away from their cross-town rivals Hollister National in Salinas.
MLB: Late push lifts Giants’ all-star delegation
SAN FRANCISCO - Giants fans have long shown their passion at the turnstiles, and Sunday their frenzy was revealed at the All-Star game ballot box.
Baseball: 11-12 National squad falls to elimination bracket
The 11-12 National All-Stars were sent down to the elimination bracket Thursday, falling to Hartnell 2-0 in Gonzales. Starter Ryan Jameson threw well for Hollister, throwing a complete game. Hartnell, though, scored two runs in the first inning on a 2-run home run. Afterward, Jameson controlled the game. At the plate, Hollister struggled to get on base. The All-Star team finished with four hits - two by Mason Marquez, one by Isaiah Bueno and Mason Marquez.
Baseball: All-Stars stay alive in District 9 tourney
The 2012 Little League All-Star season kicked off Saturday with the District 9 tournament in three age groups. All eight Hollister teams played at least one game, and no team has been eliminated.
