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Associated Press
3 days ago
- General
- Associated Press
Clarke Schmidt and 3 Yankees relievers combine for 1-0 shutout of Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Clarke Schmidt allowed four hits over six sharp innings and the New York Yankees made a first-inning run stand up in a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night. Schmidt (2-2) struck out four and walked one in a 99-pitch effort to help the Yankees complete a three-game sweep and win for the ninth time in 10 games. Ian Hamilton threw 1 2/3 innings, Tim Hill got the last out of the eighth and Mark Leiter Jr. struck out two in the ninth for his second save. The Angels, who averaged 7.6 runs during an eight-game winning streak from May 16-23, have scored only five in their last five games — all losses. Yusei Kikuchi (1-5) yielded four hits in five innings, striking out four and walking five. He threw 93 pitches, 51 strikes.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Another rough outing raises concerns about Yankees reliever
Ian Hamilton may be losing a grip on his spot in the New York Yankees' bullpen, at least according to Advance Media's beat writer Max Goodman. After giving up another home run Wednesday night, Hamilton's ERA has ballooned to 6.28 in 14 appearances. Once viewed as a trusted arm in high-leverage situations, the right-hander has now allowed runs in five of his last eight outings. Advertisement His season has unraveled quickly, and with key arms returning from the injured list, time may be running out. New York Yankees pitcher Ian HamiltonRobert Edwards-Imagn Images The underlying metrics don't offer much optimism. According to Baseball Savant, Hamilton is allowing an average exit velocity of 88.7 mph, with a 32.1% hard-hit rate and a 7.1% barrel rate. That means opposing hitters are squaring him up more often, and the results are showing in the box score. The Yankees have options, literally. Hamilton has one minor league option, meaning the team can send him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre without exposing him to waivers. With the bullpen getting healthier, that decision may come sooner rather than later. Advertisement Jonathan Loaisiga is already back. Clayton Beeter is getting closer to a return from the injured list, and Scott Effross is back from the IL and fighting his way back to the big leagues. Hamilton was a breakout story in 2023 and he was solid last season, but this season has been a different story. If the Yankees want to maintain their bullpen's momentum into the summer, a change may be necessary, and Hamilton could find himself headed to Scranton to reset. Related: Podcast Torches Yankees Rookie With Scathing Defensive Take Related: Devin Williams Has A Sharp Answer For Yankees Bullpen Questions
ABC News
15-05-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
High hopes Hobart's new 7 Mile golf course could become 'a top 10 course in the world'
It's been more than a decade in the making, but Hobart's new 7 Mile Beach golf course has finally welcomed its first paying customers. On Thursday, course officials allowed about 30 eager golfers on as part of a three-day 'preview', which saw 11 holes open for play ahead of a full launch in December. Long-time subscribers to 7 Mile's email list were given an exclusive opportunity to play the course. Amongst them was local player Ian Hamilton, who was quick to form a group upon learning his expression of interest had been successful. He described the experience as "like being a kid on Christmas". Mr Hamilton, who is a member of the nearby Royal Hobart golf club, said 7 Mile was "outstanding". "It was breathtaking" he said. "In fact, a couple of times we forgot we were playing golf because the views were so good". "I'd imagine that when we play [at Royal Hobart] on Saturday, everybody will be asking us what it was like and seeing if they can grab a tee-time" Interstaters, like Sydney's Mick Graham, were quick to take up the offer to test drive the new course. "I've travelled to play Barnbougle and down to Melbourne to play and for a public golf course, this is as good as anywhere you can get in the world." Players paid $250 to play as many loops of the 11 holes as they liked. 7 Mile general manager Will Kay said the soft opening marked a significant day in the history of the course, following an almost 15-year-long journey. Despite just 11 holes being open for play, the course was earning early rave reviews. "I haven't seen an unhappy golfer yet," Mr Kay said. "We weren't here for the first arrivals. Someone was at the gate at 6:30am and nobody was allowed on the course until 8:30am so we had to give them a couple of extra coffees to get to the start line," he said. Lead proponent, Tasmanian pro Mat Goggin, first lodged a development application for a course and accommodation development on the Seven Mile spit, south-east of Hobart, more than 10 years ago. That was knocked back by the Clarence City Council, and later the Tasmanian Planning Commission over planning, environmental and zoning concerns. But revised plans were later approved, with construction starting on the Clayton and DeVries-designed course in 2021, leading to about 80 hectares of radiata pine trees being cleared to make way for the links course. Hot weather and high winds damaged the fairway turf last year, leading to further delays. But Mr Kay said the wait was worth it. "Mike Clayton [course designer] said when he came down to first look at the site, [even] if he messes it up, it'll still be the number two course in the country. "And he hasn't messed it up." It is hoped word will quickly travel from the select few who have been granted access across the next two days. The course, which is the brainchild of Goggin, and backed by local and Melbourne-based private investors, is expected to settle amongst the best courses in the world. A push for prestigious tournaments is also on, with hopes the Australian Open could be played in Hobart for the first time since 1971, when the tournament was played at Royal Hobart and won by the legendary Jack Nicklaus. "Mat, the owner, his fantasy is that it does come down here and it's a course that can certainly hold those types of players," Mr Kay said. Golfers from across the globe are expected to flock to the new course, which is about 5 kilometres from Hobart Airport. A sister course at nearby Five Mile Beach, which has also gained planning approval by the Clarence City Council, and is expected to be open in 2028, will form part of a new mini-sandbelt in Tasmania. Tourism chiefs believe the two courses will perfectly complement existing world-class courses in the state's north. "They'll be coming soon through Hobart International Airport from Singapore and potentially Hong Kong, " chief executive of Destination Southern Tasmania, Alex Heroys, said. He said golf tourists were "good spenders" and that interest in playing 7 Mile would be global. "They come with money and they will disperse across the state because of this infrastructure that is being built. "We know that 7 Mile Beach is aiming high, it's aiming to be a top 10 course in the world, so it's going to get global recognition when they get there and I'm sure they will," he said. Local business owners are also bracing for impact. The Seven Mile Beach general store is busy during the summer months, but battles through the winter. It's now expecting an uptick thanks to fly-in, fly-out golfers. "If the international golf course is starting, there will be a lot more people coming and living in the [nearby] hotel," said store owner Mujib. "So, we're expecting a lot more tourists here. It could be a positive impact for us," he said. Golf balls, tees and towels may be included in future stock orders at the store too. "If tourists are coming here and expecting some kind of items, then definitely," he said.
