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Grandparents race takes over Auburn's Emerald Downs
AUBURN, Wash. - Dozens of grandparents showed up for the second annual Grandparents Race at Auburn's Emerald Downs over the weekend. For the first time, this year's race was split into two divisions – one for both the grandmas and the grandpas. Organizers said more than 50 runners participated...
The Drop: Tacoma’s Place for Indoor Pickleball and Community
There’s more than beer brewing along the south edge of Tacoma’s brewery district. A growing pickleball community has formed at an indoor facility, The Drop, which is approaching its one-year anniversary serving players with a facility dedicated exclusively to the fastest-growing sport in America. “The people that play...
Roman Reyes Jr. bags three medals in powerlifting competition
ROMAN Reyes Jr. continues to put the NMI on the map as he won three medals at the USA Powerlifting Northwest Regional Championships in Puyallup, Washington on Saturday. Reyes showcased his strength and control not only in his division, but in the overall event as he lifted 280kg/617.2lbs in the squat portion, 162.5kg/358.2lbs in the bench press, and 300kg/661.3lbs in the deadlift for a total weight of 742.5kg/1636.9lbs.
Key performers in Defiance’s 1-0 win over Timbers2
Fresh off ending their three-game losing streak, the Tacoma Defiance won their second straight game, this time beating Timbers2 1-0 on Sunday at Starfire Stadium. The Defiance got a goal from Yu Tsukanome, who converted a rebound from a Georgi Minoungou shot, and a shutout by Andrew Thomas. Defiance featured a starting lineup with six players on first-team contracts.
Salt Lake Loses Late Lead in Heartbreaker Against Tacoma
The Salt Lake Bees fell short in a heartbreaker against the Tacoma Rainers on Tuesday evening, rallying late to overcome a three-run deficit before ultimately surrendering the lead and getting walked off in the bottom of the ninth by a final score of 8-7. After trailing for the entirety of...
Tobs cede East lead to Pilots in 2-1 loss
As June melts into July, the Wilson Tobs find themselves with increasingly fewer opportunities to separate themselves from the pack in the Coastal Plain League’s East Division. One such chance came Monday night at Fleming Stadium against the Peninsula Pilots, the East first-half champion. Peninsula made the most of a two-run double in the fourth inning by designated hitter Corbin […] The post Tobs cede East lead to Pilots in 2-1 loss first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NCAA Division I Committee Discusses Shifting 100 Fly Before 400 IM in Championship Schedule
NC State's Aiden Hayes finished 6th in the 100 fly and 10th in the 100 back at the 2024 NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships. Current photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. Minutes from the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving Committee’s April meeting have been released, and there...
Walk-Off Walk Gives Tacoma Second Straight Win
TACOMA, WA – The Tacoma Rainiers (47-36) drew four walks in the ninth inning to beat the Salt Lake Bees (35-47) by a score of 8-7, Tuesday at Cheney Stadium. The game started just as last night’s did, with Jason Vosler delivering an RBI single in the first inning to give the Rainiers a 1-0 lead. Salt Lake took their first lead of the series in the third on a two-run home run from Michael Stefanic.
July 2 Game Notes: Tacoma Rainiers vs. Salt Lake Bees
TACOMA RAINIERS (46-36) vs. SALT LAKE BEES (35-46) Tuesday, July 2 • 7:05 PM • Cheney Stadium • Tacoma, WA. LHP Rob Kaminsky (0-0, 0.00) vs. RHP Brett Kerry (3-2, 5.54) TONIGHT’S GAME: Following the Rainiers’ 7-3 victory last night, Tacoma and Salt Lake resume their series tonight for game two of three at Cheney Stadium (the series shifts to Salt Lake’s Smith’s Ballpark for the final three games). Tonight, the Bees look to bounce back with Brett Kerry (3-2, 5.54) getting the start. Kerry previously faced Tacoma on May 16th, allowing two runs over seven innings in a 14-2 Salt Lake victory on the road. Meanwhile, the Rainiers will counter with southpaw Rob Kaminsky (0-0, 0.00). Kaminsky has pitched just twice (one start) for Tacoma this season, recording five shutout frames. He has faced the Bees just once, pitching a scoreless inning on May 7th of last season at Salt Lake.
Late-Game Rally Not Enough in Bees Loss to Rainiers
The Salt Lake Bees dropped the series opener at Cheney Stadium against the Rainiers on Monday night, losing by a score of 7-3 to start the six-game series. The Bees ninth inning rally fell short as the tying run was standing on deck despite a four-run deficit after Jack Lopez and Elliot Soto each drove in a run earlier in the frame. Salt Lake’s ninth inning run differential is now +42, which leads all of Triple-A.
Rainiers Use Long Ball to Win Opener
TACOMA, WA – The Tacoma Rainiers (46-36) started their first homestand of the second half off with a victory, beating the Salt Lake Bees (35-46) by a score of 7-3, Monday at Cheney Stadium. Jason Vosler brought the first run of the game in on an RBI single in...
Rainiers Win With Chaotic Finish
A seemingly normal baseball game went off the rails in the final two innings last night, with the Rainiers somehow emerging with an 8-7 win over the Salt Lake Bees. Tonight, Tacoma will go for a three-game sweep of the home leg of this week’s six-game home-and-home match-up with the Angels affiliate.
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