Eder Erives double-checked with the third-base umpire to ensure he struck out the final batter and then collapsed into the arms' of his celebrating Montwood High teammates after another masterful, complete-game performance.
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SWEENY — Probably the biggest buzz around Sweeny softball practice Thursday could have been the much-anticipated return of junior Shelby Miller.

You might notice a few changes in your paper over the next few weeks as The Baytown Sun has decided to shake things up on our Viewpoints page.

Editor’s Note: Brenda Kitten, the Hereford girls athletics director, coached Hereford volleyball from 1985-2009 and her teams won five state champions. She coached against retiring Jack Wilson and his Dumas teams in district and playoff matches.

 

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There were no standouts like Carla Cooper or Shraddhanjali Singh.

NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star race Site: Concord, N.C. Schedule: Today, practice (Speed, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.), qualifying (Speed, 4-6:30 p.m.); Saturday, Sprint Showdown, 6:30 p.m., All-Star Race, approximately 8 p.m.

Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Indiana Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and togetherness than Miami, throttled the Heat 94-75 on Thursday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Listen to Times' sports reporters Felix Chavez and Evan Mohl discuss this week's high school sports action.

It was a season of overcoming odds for the four high school softball teams in Midland County.

HOUSTON — Carlos Lee had three hits, including his first homer since April 22, and three RBIs to back another solid outing by Bud Norris, and the Houston Astros beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-3 on Wednesday night.

Lee’s home run was a solo shot to left-center field in the seventh inning that put Houston up 8-1. His third homer of the season came just moments after he narrowly avoided being hit by a foul ball from J.D. Martinez while waiting in the on-deck circle.

■ Padres 4, Dodgers 2

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SWEENY — After hovering in the top five for most of the season, the Sweeny Lady Bulldogs ascended to No. 1 in the Class 3A Texas Girls Coaches Association softball poll earlier this week.

The UTEP football program has hired former offensive program coordinator Chad Raymond to be its new tight end coach, completing the full-time coaching staff.

Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Mass Choir, 501 Atlantic Street in Baytown will host a 2-day music workshop, directed by Chester D.T. Baldwin.