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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
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Minor League Wrap: South Bend hangs on to beat River Bandits, 8-6
In a move that has been long-rumored, the Cubs promoted right-hander Will Sanders from Double-A Knoxville to Triple-A Iowa. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were metastasized by the Syracuse Mets, 12-3. Kenta Maeda continues to struggle as he gave up six runs in the first inning and let the first three batters of the second inning reach on two walks and a single before he was mercifully pulled from the game. Maeda's final line was nine runs on seven hits and three walks over 1+ innings. He struck out two. Advertisement Iowa was being no-hit in this game until the bottom of the sixth when center fielder Kevin Alcántara and left fielder Greg Allen had back-to-back singles. Alcántara's single drove in two and Allen's plated one more. Alcántara breaks up the no-hitter and the shutout. Knoxville Smokies The Knoxville Smokies split a doubleheader with the Birmingham Barons (White Sox), winning game one 1-0 and losing the second game 2-0. Grant Kipp pitched six scoreless innings in game one, picking up the win. Kipp gave up six hits. He walked four, hit one batter and struck out three. The Smokies had just one hit and no other baserunners. That was enough because it was a solo home run in the second inning by first baseman BJ Murray Jr. It was Murray's eighth home run this season. Murray went 1 for 2. Advertisement So the Barons left eight men on and the Smokies never had a man on base. Murray's home run. In game two, Tyler Santana started and took the loss after surrendering two runs on three hits over 2.2 innings. Santana walked two and struck out two. The Smokies had just three hits in game two. Catcher Pablo Aliendo went 1 for 3 with a double in the bottom of the seventh. South Bend Cubs The South Bend Cubs brought the Quad Cities River Bandits (Royals) to justice, 8-6. Evan Aschenbeck started and got his first High-A win after going six innings and giving up just two runs on seven hits. Aschenbeck controlled the strike zone as he struck out eight River Bandits and walked just one. Advertisement Kenyi Perez came in to protect an 8-2 lead in the bottom of the ninth and he walked four of the five batters he faced before getting pulled. The other one hit into a force play at third. So Brayden Riesdorph got called up to get the save with one out and the bases loaded. Riesdorph then walked the first two batters he faced, forcing in two runs and bringing the walk total to the inning to six before getting a sacrifice fly and a ground out to second base to finally put this game away and collect the save. Right fielder Ivan Brethowr went 2 for 4 with two steals. He scored once and drove in one. DH Edgar Alvarez was 2 for 5 with a double and an RBI single in South Bend's five-run sixth inning. Shortstop Cristian Hernandez had a two-run single in that sixth inning. Hernandez went 1 for 4 with a walk. Advertisement Myrtle Beach Pelicans Rained out. Doubleheader on Saturday. ACL Cubs Lost to the Giants, 8-2. The ACL Cubs are now 2-16. More from
USA Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Tennessee baseball practices on grass ahead of 2025 Fayetteville Super Regional
Tennessee baseball practices on grass ahead of 2025 Fayetteville Super Regional No. 14 national seed Tennessee (46-17) won the NCAA Tournament Knoxville Regional on Monday. The Vols will next play in a Fayetteville Super Regional at No. 3 national seed Arkansas (46-13). The best-of-three series will be contested, Saturday-Monday, at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Baum-Walker Stadium has a real grass playing surface. Tennessee practiced Wednesday away from Lindsey Nelson Stadium before traveling to Arkansas. The Vols practiced at Covenant Health Park, home of the Cubs' Double-A affiliate Knoxville Smokies. Covenant Health Park opened April 15 and has a real grass playing surface. "We were happy to host a practice for the reigning national champion Tennessee Vols this morning," the Smokies announced. "We wish them the best of luck in Arkansas! Go Vols, and go Smokies!" Game 1 between the Vols and Razorbacks in the Fayetteville Super Regional is scheduled for 5 p.m. EDT on Saturday, and will be televised by ESPN. The second game will take place Sunday at 3 p.m. EDT (ESPN), while first pitch for Monday's if necessary series finale is to be determined. More: Christian Moore returns to Knoxville at Covenant Health Park More: Former Vol transfer commit Ryan Galanie hits game-winning grand slam at Covenant Health Park Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
USA Today
02-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Vol transfer commit Ryan Galanie hits game-winning grand slam at Knoxville
Former Vol transfer commit Ryan Galanie hits game-winning grand slam at Knoxville Knoxville (24-26) and Birmingham (28-22) completed a seven-game series on Sunday at Covenant Health Park. The Smokies won the series, 4-3, against Birmingham. Knoxville is four games behind the first-place Barons in the Southern League North division. Former Tennessee transfer commit Ryan Galanie played for Birmingham in the series. He committed to the Vols on July 2, 2023. Galanie never played for Tennessee after transferring from Wofford. The 2023 Southern Conference Player of the Year was selected by the White Sox in the 13th round of the 2023 MLB draft (No. 389 overall). "To the Tennessee fans that supported me, I appreciate all the love," Galanie said. "There wasn't a fan base in college baseball that could've supported me more with pure class. I know I never got to suit up for the Vols, but I can't say thank you enough." Galanie was assigned to Chicago's Double-A affiliate Birmingham on April 29 from High-A Winston-Salem. PHOTOS: Knoxville's first baseball game at Covenant Health Park Ryan Galanie by the numbers in Birmingham-Knoxville series The former Tennessee baseball transfer commit went 7-for-22 against the Smokies. He totaled eight RBIs, three runs, three walks and two stolen bases. Galanie ended the series hitting a grand slam in his final at bat. Birmingham and Knoxville were tied, 4-4, in the ninth inning with two outs, and he hit a grand slam to give the Barons a four-run win in the series finale. During the seven-game series, Galanie played five contests at first base and was a designated hitter in games three and four. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Tennessee baseball transfer commit to play in Knoxville
Former Tennessee baseball transfer commit to play in Knoxville Ryan Galanie committed to Tennessee baseball on July 2, 2023. He never played for the Vols after transferring from Wofford. The 2023 Southern Conference Player of the Year was selected by the White Sox in the 13th round of the 2023 MLB draft (No. 389 overall). "To the Tennessee fans that supported me, I appreciate all the love," Galanie said. "There wasn't a fan base in college baseball that could've supported me more with pure class. I know I never got to suit up for the Vols, but I can't say thank you enough." Galanie was assigned to Chicago's Double-A affiliate Birmingham on April 29 from High-A Winston-Salem. The former Tennessee transfer commit will play in Knoxville, Tuesday-Sunday, against the Smokies at Covenant Health Park. More: Former Tony Vitello recruit hits two-run walk-off bunt for Smokies Galanie started 58 games at first base in 2023 for Wofford. He recorded 17 home runs, 88 hits, 66 RBIs, 73 runs, 40 walks, 35 stolen bases and a .383 batting average, earning Southern Conference Player of the Year and All-Southern Conference First-Team honors. Galanie started 59 games at third base for Wofford in 2022. He appeared in 28 games, including nine starts at third base and one start as a designated hitter, in 2021. First pitch for Tuesday's series opener between the Smokies and Barons is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT. The former Tennessee commit enters the series in Knoxville with a .313 batting average in 22 games with the Barons. He has totaled 25 hits (two home runs, six doubles, one triple), 13 RBIs, 11 runs, six walks and two stolen bases. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
Telegraph
06-05-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Burger van shut down for being too close to primary schools
A burger van has been shut for being too close to a primary schools, under Government anti-obesity rules. Sam Carroll, 21, and Aaron Millar, 21, were denied permission to sell ' smash burgers ' from the car park of the Dunkirk Hall pub in Leyland, Lancashire. South Ribble borough council turned down the application because the pub is less than a mile of four primary schools and one nursery. The local authority cited the Government's 'national planning policy framework' which says takeaways outside of town centres should not be within 'walking distance' of schools or places where children and young people congregate. Mr Carroll and Mr Millar, owners of the Smokies burger van, said they rarely served pupils because under-18s are not allowed on the pub's premises unless accompanied by an adult. 'It is isn't often kids come and get a burger after school – especially while in uniform,' Mr Carroll said. 'If a child does come up to the van they are usually with their parents who are enjoying their evening at the pub. 'They'll order for them, normally getting the kid one of our kids' meals.' Demi Scott, the manager of Dunkirk Hall, said: 'If a child came onto the premises by themselves, we would turn them away. We legally can't have them here. 'We don't want to lose Smokies. The community they have brought has been super beneficial keeping us going in the tougher months. 'They are no hassle at all very polite. They have never taken a step wrong. The van is out of the way of the building so I don't see what the problem is. I really hope it comes to a fair conclusion.' Mr Carroll and Mr Millar started their catering business in 2023, and moved to Dunkirk Hall from The Red Lion in Longton, Lancashire, in November last year. The entrepreneurs applied for planning permission for their trailer to occupy the site in January. But in April, they were told the council would refuse permission because of the anti-obesity guidance preventing takeaways being within 10 minutes' walking distance from schools. Debbie Roberts, a council planning officer, admitted that walking distance was 'subjective' but in a report to councillors on the planning committee, said the van would likely breach the rule. She also said that the 'visual appearance' of the van would cause 'harm' to the Grade II-listed pub. Councillors voted to refuse the planning application last month. Smokies, which is continuing to trade, now has six months to appeal against the decision or vacate the premises. 'It took less than 10 minutes for them to decide that we had to move on from the location,' Mr Carroll said. 'It felt like instant disregard. 'The community love our food. They go out of their way to tell us how much they enjoy it and leaving reviews. We are a small business which has grown so much thanks to the word of mouth of our customers. 'We don't want to have to fire our staff. They have done nothing wrong. We will do whatever it takes to keep it open - we want to work with the council to come to work and work out a way.' Mr Millar and Mr Carroll hope to work with the council to agree a compromise allowing them to keep trading.
