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Facing elimination in a pair of games following an extra-inning loss to Manhart in the American Legion District 6 Tournament opener on Wednesday, Yolo didn’t panic on Thursday and Friday, even though a defeat either day could have ended its season. In fact, Post 77 seemed to thrive under the pressure, especially in the batter’s box. […]
When UC Davis left the Great West Football Conference after the 2011 season — the league’s final campaign before disbanding — it knew it was taking a step up in terms of competition by joining the Big Sky. And while a preseason ranking isn’t proof of that, the 2012 coaches’ and media polls sure agree […]
By Will Robinson Pete Motekaitis and his star pupil Scott Weltz — the former Aggie swimmer-turned-Olympian — have worked together for so long that each man can order the other’s favorite sandwich at Subway … At least that’s how Motekaitis — a critical, enduring presence in the Davis swimming community — phrased it. He understands […]
ATLANTA — Georgia native Buster Posey finally had a homecoming to remember. Posey drove in five runs with three hits, Barry Zito combined with two relievers on a five-hitter and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves, 9-0, on Tuesday. Posey, from Leesburg in southwestern Georgia, had been only 1-for-11 at Turner Field before […]
WEST SACRAMENTO — Eric Sogard led off the top of the 13th inning with a home run on Tuesday, giving Sacramento a 9-8 victory over Tacoma at Cheney Stadium. Hours earlier, the River Cats looked like they would cruise to their fourth straight win. But with the Cats up 7-2, Tacoma used back-to-back three-run innings in […]
