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Phillies Beat Yankees at First Spring Training Game in Clearwater Featured
Written by Heidi Lux
CLEARWATER - Charlie Manuel, the manager of the Phillies, remarked earlier this year that the Phillies “owe the Yankees one.” On March 4th, exactly four months to the day the Yankees won the 2009 World Series, the Phillies had a chance to have their “payback” with their first spring training game of the year at Bright House Field in Clearwater.
Phillies to Play Yankees This Thursday in "Payback Game"
Written by VSPC
Earlier this year, Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel remarked to the media that his Phillies “owe the Yankees one.”
Clearwater Little League Baseball Holds 2010 Season Opening Game Featured
Written by David Ziff
On a cold but sunny February day under skies as blue as the stripes on the American flag, Clearwater Little League Baseball ushered in its 2010 season with a combination of hoopla and enthusiasm that would make P.T. Barnum proud. Families, participants, volunteers, spectators and ballplayers all gathered on February 13 at Sid Lickton Sports Complex to make it a day to remember.
Why Should You Register Your Child for Little League?
Written by John J. Murphy
The night was almost dark black with the moon about to rise over the horizon. A small boy with a large bat came out of the shadows of the dugout and approached home plate. The lights on the field were bright and blinded him a little, but he adjusted as he stepped into the batters box. Two outs, two men on base and his team was down in the game by one run.
Pedro Martinez of Phillies Pitches for Clearwater Threshers July 26, 2009
Written by Clearwater Threshers
Pedro Martinez is scheduled to pitch for the Clearwater Threshers this Sunday at Bright House Field. The game is scheduled for a 4:00 pm start with the gates opening at 3:00 pm.
Martinez, 37, finalized a one-year contract for $1 million last Wednesday with the Philadelphia Phillies that includes up to $1.5 million in incentives. After signing, he was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a mild right shoulder strain.
This fall, come enjoy the national pastime at Tropicana Fields in St. Petersburg with the Tampa Bay Rays baseball games!
Selected Saturday nights will feature a concert by a different artist. The concerts begin shortly after the end of the home game and are free with the purchase of that night’s game ticket.
Here is the home game schedule for September and October.
Tampa Bay Rays Home Game Schedule and Summer Concert Series July/Aug 2009
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This summer, come enjoy the national pastime at Tropicana Fields in St. Petersburg with the Tampa Bay Rays baseball games and summer concert series!
Selected Saturday nights this summer will feature a concert by a different artist. The concerts begin shortly after the end of the home game and are free with the purchase of that night’s game ticket.
Clearwater Threshers Names Five Players to Florida State League All-Star Baseball Team June 2009
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CLEARWATER, FL – The Florida State League (FSL) 2009 All-Star teams have been announced by League President Chuck Murphy. Dominic Brown, Kyle Drabek, Yohan Flande, Fidel Hernandez, and Tim Kennelly will represent the Clearwater Threshers at the 48th annual FSL All-Star Game. The game will take place at Hammond Stadium in Ft. Myers, home of the Ft. Myers Miracle, on Saturday, June 20 at 7:35 p.m.
Clearwater Little League Gets Support from Clearwater Community Volunteers Featured
Written by Heidi Lux
Clearwater Little League “Opens” Hearts in Community
Clearwater, FL (February 14 2009) - On Valentine’s Day the Clearwater Little League held their opening ceremonies followed by the first game of the season. In celebration of opening day, Clearwater City Council members Carlen Petersen and John Doran, as well as ViceâMayor George Cretekos were there at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium, showing their love for the young baseball enthusiasts decked out in brightly colored shirts of purple, blue, green, black and orange.
From the civic leaders, sports celebrities, business owners, friends, families and kids, the turn-out was itself inspiring, generating a genuine feeling of family and community.
WELCOME BACK, PHILLIES!
Phillies Meet The Rays Again 4 Months After the Fall Classic
Article and Photos by Wayne Cathel
Bulls Play in Under Armour Series in Two Weeks
Tampa, FL (February 19, 2009) - University of South Florida Softball is proud to announce The USF Under Armour Series, which is two individual events that will bring the largest NCAA Division I softball tournaments to the Tampa Bay area.
"For all softball aficionados, the USF-Under Armour Series will provide fans with the best competition in the nation," said USF softball head coach Ken Eriksen. "Division I softball at its best!"
The first in the Series, March 6-8, will be called the USF Under Armour Invitational and boast 16 of the top Division I softball teams in the country. Teams that will be participating in the Invitational are: USF, Ball State, Boston University, Connecticut, Evansville, Fordham, Hofstra, Illinois-Chicago, Lehigh, Loyola-Chicago, NC State, Robert Morris, St. Bonaventure, Villanova, Virginia Tech and Western Michigan.
Bulls Set to Host the USF Under Armour Series
Tampa FL, January 13, 2009 - University of South Florida Softball is hosting The USF Under Armour Series, which is a series of two individual events that will bring two of the largest NCAA Division I softball tournaments to the Tampa Bay area.
"We feel very fortunate that the City of Clearwater, the St. Pete/Clearwater Sports Commission and Under Armour have teamed together to bring two national caliber tournaments to the Bay Area," said USF head softball coach Ken Eriksen. "The USF-Under Armour Series has turned into a yearly event for fastpitch aficionados. It will be a great opportunity for our hometown to be able to see some of the nation's best collegiate players competing for a tournament championship."
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