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Marshall’s Field of Dreams
Local coaching legend Jack Cook was promised a new baseball park in 1967. In March the dream was finally fulfilled when the Herd opened the season at Jack Cook Field. Think of every great baseball movie you’ve ever seen — Field of Dreams, The Natural, Bull Durham. What happened on Friday, March 1, of this year — opening day at Marshall University’s brand-new Jack Cook Field — was worthy of its own mini screenplay. In the bottom of the last inning, Herd second baseman and leadoff man Tre Hondras had planted himself in the batter’s box. He was facing Manhattan pitcher Justin Solimine. The 6-foot-1 inch righthander came with a fastball on his first pitch and catcher Andreaus Lewis never got a mitt on it. Hondras lifted the pitch over the leftfield fence and made history.
Ironton shuts out Portsmouth
A suffocating defense helped Ironton handle Portsmouth 5-0 in Ohio high school softball action on April 24. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1-minute survey and be registered to win a $25 Visa gift card. Don’t miss our in-depth coverage of north...
BBQ & baseball: Buddy's named concessionaire for Tri-State Coal Cats
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Huntington's collegiate summer league baseball team has announced a local eatery will be providing concessions at Jack Cook Field. Buddy's All-American Barbecue has been named the concessionaire of the Tri-State Coal Cats, according to a news release from the ball club. The popular Huntington eatery...
Ironton defense stifles Gallipolis Gallia
Ironton’s defense throttled Gallipolis Gallia, resulting in a 14-0 shutout in an Ohio high school softball matchup on April 23. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1-minute survey and be registered to win a $25 Visa gift card. Don’t miss our...
Ragin’ Cajuns Ravage the Herd
Marshall Baseball’s batting narrowly avoided a contactless catastrophe in Lafayette, Louisiana, after the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns limited the Herd to just one hit during a three loss run over the April 12-14 weekend. The No. 19 team in the nation offensively stifled the Herd, causing a rough three...
Hurricane bats come alive early in win over Spring Valley
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -The homestanding Hurricane Redskins wasted little time jumping on rival Spring Valley at Lola Meeks field Tuesday night. Freshman Tyler Baxter stepped to the plate with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 1st inning and sent a deep drive over the centerfield wall to give Hurricane a 5-0 lead. Baxter had 5 rbi on the night as Hurricane won 14-4 in 5 innings.
Marshall’s School of Medicine hosts Golf Classic
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine hosted its 25th annual Golf Classic at the Guyan Golf and Country Club Tuesday. The four-player golf scramble included a putting contest, and players who competed in the tournament also got the chance to win a $5,000 cash prize. “Marshall University School of Medicine […]
Softball Game Recap: Portsmouth Trojans vs. Ironton Fighting Tigers
Portsmouth fell victim to Ironton and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ironton Fighting Tigers. Portsmouth just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row. For Ironton's part, Braylin Wallace spent...
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