MILWAUKEE (AP) — Lorenzo Cain homered, doubled twice and scored four times, and pinch-hitter Ryan Braun launched a three-run homer that gave him 1,000 RBIs and powered the Milwaukee Brewers to a 12-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday night.Lewis Brinson, acquired from Milwaukee in the offseason trade for Christian Yelich, celebrated his return to Miller Park with his first two homers of the season for Miami.The Brewers erased a 3-2 deficit with three runs in the fifth inning and added seven in the sixth.Cain opened the fifth with his second homer. Travis Shaw worked a two-out walk, bringing on reliever Odrisamer Despaigne. Jesus Aguilar greeted Despaigne with an RBI double into the left-field corner and Hernan Perez blooped a run-scoring single into right-center to make it 5-3.Braun's fourth homer keyed the seven-run sixth and gave him 1,000 career RBIs. Orlando Arcia added a solo homer in the inning, along with doubles by Cain and Jett Bandy.Nursing several injuries … [Read more...] about Cain, Braun power Brewers to 12-3 win over Marlins
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Brewers: Break out big bats in 12-3 win over Marlins
MILWAUKEE — Lorenzo Cain homered, doubled twice and scored four times, and pinch-hitter Ryan Braun launched a three-run homer that gave him 1,000 RBIs and powered the Milwaukee Brewers to a 12-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday night.Lewis Brinson, acquired from Milwaukee in the offseason trade for Christian Yelich, celebrated his return to Miller Park with his first two homers of the season for Miami.The Brewers erased a 3-2 deficit with three runs in the fifth inning and added seven in the sixth.Cain opened the fifth with his second homer. Travis Shaw worked a two-out walk, bringing on reliever Odrisamer Despaigne. Jesus Aguilar greeted Despaigne with an RBI double into the left-field corner and Hernan Perez blooped a run-scoring single into right-center to make it 5-3.Braun's fourth homer keyed the seven-run sixth and gave him 1,000 career RBIs. Orlando Arcia added a solo homer in the inning, along with doubles by Cain and Jett Bandy.Nursing several injuries lately, … [Read more...] about Brewers: Break out big bats in 12-3 win over Marlins
Mount Airy council supports proposed $12.3 million budget
Discerning between departmental "wants" and "needs" early on in Mount Airy's budget process helped streamline the Town Council's budget workshop Tuesday and left only minor adjustments to be made.Mayor Patrick Rockinberg on Tuesday introduced the $12.3 million total budget, which maintains a tax rate of $0.1622 per $100 of assessed real property value while increasing the town's police force."Overall, I think the mayor did a great job vetting the numbers," Councilman Jason Poirier said in an interview after the meeting.Poirier and his colleagues on the council breezed through several pages of the budget without discussion. A few items, however, sparked longer conversations, including the planned purchase of a new council room table that is expected to cost more than $100,000.The current council table was designed for the Flat Iron building. It tapers to fit into the Flat Iron's unique corner, but leaves the town attorney, council president and mayor to share a small span of table in … [Read more...] about Mount Airy council supports proposed $12.3 million budget
Baseball: Ohio State comes out on top of wild 12-3 win against Youngstown State
Ohio State sophomore pitcher Jake Vance (3) throws a pitch in the third inning of the game against Ohio University in April 10. Ohio State won 4-0. Credit: Jack Westerheide | Photo Editor The combined pitching staffs of Ohio State and Youngstown State dragged on a Wednesday night matchup for three hours and 26 minutes, struggling to find the strike zone while issuing a combined 17 walks. The difference for Ohio State (25-10, 6-3 Big Ten) was its ability to strike out batters, 15 in total, with the team cruising to a 12-3 victory against Youngstown State. (10-23, 7-7 Horizon). “We can’t create that type of help for our opponent if we’re gonna beat a really good team,” head coach Greg Beals said. Youngstown State’s control issues began early. Junior starter Kip DeShields walked four batters, threw a wild pitch and surrendered three runs on one hit while recording just one out before being pulled. The Penguins’ pitching struggles continued in the … [Read more...] about Baseball: Ohio State comes out on top of wild 12-3 win against Youngstown State
Mike Trout gets on base twice as Angels improve to 12-3
Mike Trout, 26, a center fielder with the Los Angeles Angels and a 2009 Millville High School graduate, was the 2014 and 2016 American League Most Valuable Player.Thursday: Went 3 for 4 with a home run, two singles, a walk and two runs scored in a 7-1 win over the Royals. He became the first player in Angels history to hit at least one homer in the first five series of a season.Friday: Went 1 for 4 with a walk in a 5-4 win at Kansas City that boosted the Angels' record to 12-3. He batted second and played center field.Saturday: The series continues at 7:15 p.m. Jakob Junis (2-0, 0.00) is set to start for Kansas City. Trout has not faced him.Stats: Trout is hitting .271 (16 for 59) with five home runs, 11 RBIs and 14 runs scored in 15 games. He has two stolen bases on two attempts. … [Read more...] about Mike Trout gets on base twice as Angels improve to 12-3