Wahoos Beat Mobile 8-2 To Open Series Before Sellout Crowd
July 8, 2012
Pensacola first baseman Beau Mills homered and drove in four runs, while starting pitcher Tony Cingrani fired six shutout innings to extend his scoreless streak to 20.2 frames as the Blue Wahoos topped the Mobile BayBears 8-2 in front of the 30th sellout crowd of 5,038 on Saturday night at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium.
The Blue Wahoos improved their record to 11-6 in the second half and remain tied for first in the Southern League’s South Division with a Montgomery victory. The BayBears fell to 7-10 since the Southern League All-Star Break with the defeat. The capacity crowd was the 30th of the year in their 42nd home opening.
Former Alabama star running back and number three overall draft pick by the Cleveland Browns Trent Richardson was in attendance and joined the team for batting practice before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch just prior to the contest.
Pensacola got the scoring started in the third, when Didi Gregorius started the two-out rally with a triple to right and was sent in by LF Bryson Smith’s single up the middle. Smith would subsequently score when Mills launched a two-run shot to left to put the Blue Wahoos ahead 3-0.
The Fish would add four more in the sixth to extend the margin to 7-0. 3B David Vidal began the inning with a walk and then scored on a run-scoring double from C Mark Fleury, who would move to third on a groundball before coming home when Cingrani reached on a fielder’s choice. Gregorius then got on with a base knock and Smith was hit by a pitch to load the bases for Mills, who laced a line drive down the left field line to plate Cingrani and Gregorius.
After Pensacola plated their final run of the game in the eighth with Smith’s sacrifice fly, Mobile brought home two in the final frame to end the Fish’s shutout hopes. 3B Matt Davidson and 1B Marc Krauss drew back-to-back free passes to start the frame before 2B David Nick singled to load the bases for C Ed Easley. The backstop would then single to right to send home Davidson and Krauss, though that would be Mobile’s only scores.
Blue Wahoos starter Tony Cingrani (6.0 IP, 2 H, 3 BB, 3 SO) earned the win after yielding just two hits for the second straight outing and allowed three walks in his six scoreless frames. The southpaw has not been scored on in his last three outings, totaling 20.2 consecutive shutout frames. Reliever Drew Hayes (2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 SO) followed Cingrani to shut down the BayBears bats with two quiet innings, while Mobile starter Chase Anderson (5.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 6 SO) suffered the loss to fall to 2-2.
Mills (2-4, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 1 BB) and Gregorius (2-5, 2 R, 1 3B) each tallied two hits in the contest to lead the Blue Wahoos, in addition to all eight position players in Pensacola’s lineup collecting a base knock. Easley was the only BayBear batter to collect a multi-hit game in the losing effort.
With the Blue Wahoos up 1-0 in the series and 6-5 in the overall season series with Mobile, the two teams will square off again Sunday afternoon, with first pitch scheduled for 2:05 pm at the bayfront stadium. Pensacola has not yet announced their starting pitcher, while the BayBears are expected to send LHP David Holmberg to the mound.
By Andrew Green
Pictured: Tony Cingrani tossed six shutout innings in the Wahoos’ 8-2 win on Saturday. Photo by Chris Nelson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Stuckey Licensed To Preach By Poplar Dell Baptist Church
July 8, 2012
Poplar Dell Baptist Church has publicly licensed church member James Waylon Stuckey of Pineview with the authority to preach. The church acknowledged his ability and desire recently with a ceremony at the church led by Pastor Mitch Herring.
Stuckey is a 2000 graduate of Flomaton High School and is a former Marine, serving four active years beginning in 2001 and four years in the Reserves, stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, then 3rd Force Reconnaissance in Mobile, Alabama. He is currently a farrier (professional horse shoer) and owner of A & W Farrier Service.
Married to the former Andrea Phillips of Jay, Stuckey and his wife have two children, Brianna and Rein. He is the son of Jimmy and the late Mary Ann Stuckey of Pineview. His only sibling is Melissa Johnson, also of Pineview.
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Bird With A Wire Cuts Power To Town
July 8, 2012
A bird with a wire cut power to hundreds of people in the Jay area for a couple of hours Saturday afternoon.
The bird build a nest in Escambia River Electric Cooperative’s Jay substation. The bird found a small piece of wire and took it back to the nest, shorting out and blowing a high voltage breaker, according to Nick Jackson, spokesman for EREC.
EREC and PowerSouth crews worked to ensure that there was no additional damage to the substation as part of the power restoration process.
“Thank you for your patience as we work around nature’s adventurous creatures to keep your power flowing,” Jackson said in a post on the company’s Facebook page.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Carnley’s To Celebrate 50th, Renew Wedding Vows
July 8, 2012
A local couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary by renewing their wedding vows.
The celebration for Shortie and Letha Carnley will be held Saturday, July 14 at 2 p.m. at Calvary Deliverance Temple at 11130 Highway 97 in Davisville. Dinner will follow in the Fellowship Hall.
Family and friends are welcome to attend. The couple requests no gifts.
Bulldozer Mishap Claims The Life Of Bratt Man
July 7, 2012
A Bratt man was killed in a bulldozer mishap Saturday in Bratt.
Kale Schneider, 68, was pronounced deceased at the scene in a remote area near the intersection of Bratt and Vaughn roads. The accident site was in a clearing about three-quarters of a mile down a path through a cornfield.
He was apparently operating the bulldozer on a steep embankment when he fell off and was killed. The bulldozer came to rest on its end, several feet away. He was working the area alone; his body was not discovered for a few hours.
The accident is under investigation by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Atmore Ambulance also responded to the call.
Picture: A Bratt man was killed in a bulldozer mishap Saturday afternoon in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
One Homeless After Travel Trailer Fire
July 7, 2012
One person was left homeless after a travel trailer fire Saturday morning near Flomaton.
Fire completely destroyed the travel trailer on Christian Road, just north of old Atmore Road about 9:30 a.m.. The adult male occupant was not at home at the time of the blaze.
Fire departments from Flomaton, Friendship, Lambeth and Century responded to the fire, along with the Flomaton Police Department and Escambia County (Fla.) EMS.
There were no injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Deputy, Tate High School Resource Officer Arrested
July 7, 2012
The school resource officer at Tate High School was arrested Friday on a third degree felony charge.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Deputy Lavada Michelle Rivkin, 31, was arrested for eavesdropping – illegal interception of communication.
The State Attorney’s Office began an investigation into Rivkin after being contacted by the Sheriff’s Office, according to Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille. He said Rivkin is accused of secretly recording another deputy during a telephone discussion about a complaint. The call was allegedly recorded without Rivkin asking permission.
Marcille would not comment on whether or not the incident involved Rivkin’s official duties as a school resource officer.
Rivkin turned herself in about 2:35 Friday afternoon on a State Attorney’s Office warrant and was released on her own recognizance.
According to the Sheriffs’ Office, Rivkin is on paid administrative leave pending review by the department.
Weekend Weather
July 7, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.
- Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Light west wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Wednesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Thursday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Weekend Gardening: Tips For July
July 7, 2012
Here are gardening tips for the month of July from the Santa Rosa Extension Service:
Flowers
- Annuals to plant include celosia, coleus, crossandra, impatiens, kalanchoe, nicotiana, ornamental pepper, portulaca, salvia, and vinca.
- Lightly re-fertilize flowering annual and perennial beds in order to retain their vigor and keep them colorful.
- Remove old flowers (deadhead).
- Keep leggy growth pinched back.
Trees and Shrubs
- Remove spent flower heads from crape myrtles so that they will continue to bloom.
- Watch for, and control pests if necessary. Spider mites on shrubs and flowers. Lacebugs on azaleas and pyracantha. Flower thrips on roses, gardenias and other blooming plants. Oleander caterpillars on oleanders
- Do any necessary pruning of hydrangeas as soon as flowering is finished. They must have sufficient time to re-grow before the dormant season.
- Do not heavily prune any of the spring flowering shrubs such as azaleas, camellias or spiraea.
Fruits and Nuts
- Prune blueberry bushes, if needed, as soon as possible after harvest is completed.
Vegetable Garden
- Vegetables that can be planted outdoors include eggplant, lima beans, okra, southern peas, peppers and watermelon.
- Set out new tomato plants by late July in order to have a fall crop. Purchase tomato transplants or root disease free suckers from the spring crop. If possible, obtain one of the “hot set” varieties.
- Watch for and control tomato hornworm and fruitworms
- Remove old tomato plants from the garden once harvesting is complete. Diseased plants should be burned or removed from your property. Do not place known diseased plant parts in the compost pile.
- Establish a compost pile. The high temperatures and frequent showers of summer help to speed up the breakdown process.
Lawns
- Watch for, and control pests if necessary. Sod webworm in lawns, chinch bugs in St. Augustine lawns and spittlebug in centipede
- Keep lawn mower blades sharp. This reduces some disease problems and gives the lawn a neater look when it is cut.
- Phyllanthus (common name chamberbitter or gripeweed), often described as that little “mimosa looking weed”, began germinating in May. Check the lawn and landscape for its presence. Contact your local Extension service if you need help with recommended control measures.
- Time for mole cricket control. Use the soap flush technique to determine if sufficient crickets are present to warrant treatment.
- Lawns will begin experiencing more stress as temperatures rise this summer. Raise the mowing height one-half inch as hot weather approaches. This helps relieve some stress and enables the grass better tolerate summer conditions.
NWE Beats Brewton In 16U All Star Softball
July 7, 2012
The Northwest Escambia 16U All Star girls beat Brewton 11-6 Friday night in Brewton.
NWE will take on Atmore on Saturday as the state playoff series continues, and championship games will be played on Sunday.
Submitted photo by Michelle Thomas for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
