Saturday, May 19, 2012
With Pimlico triumph, I'll Have Another keeps Triple Crown dream alive.
I’ll Have Another proved the skeptics wrong by winning the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday in exactly the same way he won the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago. The Kentucky-bred chestnut colt chased down pre-race favorite Bodemeister in the stretch crossing the finish line first by a neck. In the process, I'll Have Another kept alive hopes for horse racing’s first Triple Crown champion in more than three decades. “More than anything, I’m glad I didn’t disappoint people,” said Mario Gutierrez, I’ll Have Another’s jockey. “Like I say, it’s not about me. It is about the horse. From day one, I’ve believed in him. I’m so happy for him because he’s just a great horse.” Affirmed, in 1978, was the last colt to capture the …
Friday, May 18, 2012
The surprise success of the Orioles and Nationals has the region buzzing.
The Orioles and Nationals "rivalry" has required quotations through the first few years of interleague play around the beltway. This year is different. Entering the three-game weekend set, beginning Friday night at Nationals Park, the two clubs are battling atop their divisions against clubs with star-studded rosters and larger payrolls. So as one of the most important series between these neighboring ball clubs gets underway, the Patch sites in the Maryland area are curious: who are you pulling for in this year's Battle of the Beltway? Are you cheering for Bryce Harper and the Nationals? Or are you behind Adam Jones and the Orioles? While we're at it, which team do you think stands the best chance of staying in the pennant race late into …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Here are some local pools area families may want to join this summer.
The weather is already warming up out there and summer is mere weeks away, so for families considering joining a private pool, now is the time. There’s a large variety of pools and splash parks, both public and private, in Prince George’s County. The Marlton Swim and Recreation Club is a private facility located at 8410 Wexford Road in Upper Marlboro. The pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day and offer swimming lessons and a swim team for members. Membership fees range from $242 to $590. Here are some other area pool options: The Whitehall Pool and Tennis Club, located at 12424 Whitehall Road in Bowie, is set to open on May 19, which will also serve as an open house for prospective members. There is a swim team and swim lessons are …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
A Groupon offers local baseball fans box seats for more than 50 percent off the regular price.
Calling all Baysox fans! Living Social is offering box seats to selected Baysox games for just $7 a seat, more than 50 percent off the regular price of $15. The deal is for up to 10 tickets for any of six home games throughout the summer on May 21, May 28, June 25, July 9, July 23, or August 27. The tickets also gets you access to batting practice before the game and a chance to run the bases on field after the game. The deal permits up to 10 tickets per game, per purchaser, allowing an additional 10 to be purchased as a gift. All games take place at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie.
Friday, April 27, 2012
A NY Times article explores the era of the $250 baseball bat
Have you bought a baseball glove for your Little Leaguer lately? Did you pay more than $100 for it? How about a $250 bat? A New York Times story headlined "Big Price Tags Attached to Even the Littlest Leagues," looks at the big business of equipping youngsters for participation in youth baseball and softball leagues, quoting those costs and more. "A batting helmet protects tiny heads for $39.99," the Times reports. "A pair of Nike Jordan Black Cat cleats will make your child fast and fashionable at $51.99 until he or she outgrows them." So what do you think? Has the cost of bats and gloves taken our kids too far from the simpler days of sandlot and playground ballgames? Or have you had better luck finding more modestly-priced equipment for…
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The Bowie native plans to transfer to another school.
Shivers scored a team high 17 points in the Capital Classic preliminary game on April 21.
Henry A. Wise High School senior Keith Shivers lead the Suburban All-Stars in a 109-101 victory over the District All-Stars in Saturday’s preliminary game of the 39th Annual Capital Classic basketball tourney, reported the Gazette. “In my opinion, he was the MVP tonight,” said Wise’s Suburban All-Stars coach Rob Garner. Shivers, who has already garnered the interest of basketball programs at Morgan State, Howard, Hampton, Delaware, Mount St. Mary’s and Loyola, is hoping his play during the classic will draw even more college recruits to his doorstep, reported the Gazette. “That’s what my intentions were, to promote myself and get schools to say, ‘Hey, I want that kid,’” said Shivers. Read the full story at the Gazette.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Despite late rally, the Baysox fell to Erie 4-3.
After a slow start during Saturday's rainy game, two Baysox home runs in the eighth inning were not enough to bring the team to victory against Erie. Erie scored three runs in a big second inning, and the Baysox were not able to pull ahead. Manager Gary Kendall said the team was not getting enough hits early in the game, but he did see some strong playing in later innings and is feeling positive about the future. “We showed some life at the end of the game,” said Kendall in a statement. “You hate to lose a ballgame, but I liked that we showed some character; we just let an inning get away from us early in the ballgame.” Second baseman Jonathan Schoop hit double to right field in the third inning. Center fielder L.J. Hoes singled to center …
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Special education student-athletes from Prince George’s County Public Schools will participate in a meet Friday with help from the Bowie High School swim team.
After training all through the fall and winter, some special education student-athletes swimmers will get their chance to compete on Friday. Students and alumni of Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) will participate in the 34th annual George Dobson Special Olympics Swim Meet at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. on Friday at the Aquatics Center and will feature more than 70 students and alumni who return to participate in the annual event that is sponsored by Special Olympics. Students from the Bowie High School swim team will volunteer as timers and venue officials during the event, according to a release from PGCPS. The competition will include freestyle, backstroke, …
Monday, March 5, 2012
The Prince George's Community College team defeated Anne Arundel Community College, 77-76, in the Region XX Championship.
It was a close game on Saturday as Prince George's Community College (PGCC) won the mens basketball Region XX Championship game against Anne Arundel Community College (AACC). PGCC came out on top by just one point, 77-76. Both teams play in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Josiah Woodruff received MVP honors at the tournament, according to a release from PGCC. The following players were named to the all-tournament team: David Golladay of PGCC, and Kevin Eaglin and Erin Senegal, both of AACC. PGCC is one of only 11 teams still playing in NJCAA Division III mens basketball. “Our squad is filled with extraordinary young student athletes and has great leadership under Coach Xavier Joyner,” said Jo Ann Rogers Todaro, …
Paul Amirault
5:41 pm on Sunday, May 20, 2012
The "all seer" Jeff correctly predicted the winner, however the "all seer" was too far away to correctly predict the amount of the win. All seer predicted a win by a nose, not a neck!!! more ›