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Braves Drop Finale Despite Garcia’s 3 Hits
The Phillies and Braves traded punches Wednesday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park, but Freddy Galvis delivered the final blow in the Phillies’ 4-3 win.
His shot into the right-field seats gave the Phils their first lead of the game after playing catch-up for the first seven innings. Atlanta took leads of 1-0, 2-1, and 3-2, but Galvis got the last word as the Phillies swept the Braves to go 5-1 on their six-game homestand.
Jeremy Hellickson and Tyrell Jenkins traded and evaded jams, as each starter put runners in scoring position in three innings apiece, but both also exited the game with just one earned run each — and without factoring into the decision. Jenkins, filling in for Julio Teheran, was lifted after only 64 pitches and 4 2/3 innings in his first MLB start. He’d yet to allow a run when manager Brian Snitker pulled him, but Ian Krol immediately allowed an Odubel Herrera RBI double to score his inherited runner and tie the game at 1.
Hellickson continued to increase his trade value in what was likely his second-to-last home start before the Aug. 1 non-waiver Trade Deadline. Despite walking a pair in the third and surrendering four hits, Hellickson made it through six innings, allowing only one earned run.
Adonis Garcia was having his best game in a month before he stepped into the batter’s box in the eighth inning. He had singled and doubled in his last two at-bats. Then, he ripped a Hector Neris splitter down the left-field line to score Jeff Francoeur and give the Braves a momentary 3-2 lead. It was Garcia’s ninth career three-hit game and the first that included at least two extra-base hits.
Maikel Franco became the first Phillie to homer in four consecutive games since Ryan Howard did so in September 2012, taking Braves reliever Chris Withrow deep in the sixth inning. Franco has a chance to tie the record for most consecutive games with a home run on Thursday. Four different Phillies have hit homers in five straight games, and Chase Utley did so twice during the 2008 season.
The Braves will travel to Chicago for the final series before the All-Star break against the White Sox. The Braves begin their visit to the Windy City with a single make up game with the Cubs on Thursday night. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM and you can hear the game here on Thunder Radio on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network.
“Low-Speed” Pursuit ends in Arrest
Tracey Glenn Parton… Photo provided by the CCSD.
In what is being reported as a low-speed pursuit ensued. The pursuit went through a small portion of Coffee County and then moved into Warren County, Cannon County, possibly DeKalb County and back into Coffee County before law enforcement got the vehicle stopped. Officers used spike strips to punctured tires, but the man continued to drive before finally stopping.
At one point during the pursuit, it went into McMinnville where city policemen followed Parton out to Lucky Road, where Warren County deputies took up the pursuit. The man then drove into Cannon County and possibly DeKalb counties before eventually returning to Coffee County with state troopers also in pursuit.
Parton was finally stopped and taken into custody near Bryan’s Livestock Barn on Highway 55, but not before he allegedly threatened law enforcement officials with a baseball bat. He was then tazed by authorities.
Authorities say that Parton has a lengthy criminal history and is now facing charges in Coffee and Warren counties. The list in Coffee County includes; 2 counts vandalism, 2 counts aggravated assault, leaving the scene of an accident, immediate notice of an accident, reckless driving, evading arrest, resisting-stop-halt-frisk-arrest and driving on revoked/suspended license 4th offense.
Former CCHS Coach due back in Coffee County Court
File Photo – Brad Weir
He was indicted by the Coffee County grand jury on one count of statutory rape by an authority figure, one count of aggravated rape, one count of sexual exploitation of a minor, seven counts of especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor and six counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
After being arrested Weir made bond.
Weir worked for the Coffee County Raider Academy as a teacher and was head baseball coach at the high school. He was hired as baseball coach in late May of 2014.
Weir also faced trouble when he was arrested on charges that were the result of an alleged incident that occurred last year at the Bluegill Grill on Tims Ford Lake. Weir’s domestic violence charge was dismissed after a conference with the victims.
He longer lives in the area.
TWRA reports on BUI Enforcement over the Weekend
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency participated in the eighth annual Operation Dry Water weekend which has been held the weekend prior to the July 4 holiday since its inception. Operation Dry Water is a national weekend of Boating Under the Influence (BUI) awareness and enforcement campaign directed toward reducing alcohol and drug-related accidents and fatalities. It is held at this time to give BUI enforcement high visibility during the peak boating season. Reports from the TWRA’s four regions indicated 10 boating BUI arrests across the state, the same number as recorded in 2015 during the weekend. TWRA boating officers inspected 4,078 vessels, issued 175 citations, 113 warnings, and assisted 94 boaters. There were four injury accidents and three property damage accidents reported.
“Slow Poke Law” being Enforced
Tennessee drivers can no longer cruise in the fast lane. The state’s new “slow poke law” took effect Friday and officers are enforcing it. Tennessee Highway Patrol says the law could help ease traffic backups and improve safety.
The law prohibits the operation of vehicles in a passing lane on interstates or multi lane highways except when passing.
If you’re caught, it’s a misdemeanor and a $50 fine.
There are exceptions to the slow poke law. The slow poke law will not apply if inclement weather or an official traffic control device makes it necessary to drive in the passing lane, if there are obstructions in the non-passing lanes or if highway design makes it necessary to drive in the passing lane to exit or turn left.
Future Leaders Perform very well at Conference
Group picture.. All photos provided
Hayden Proffitt
Andy Dong
The chapter was recognized at the Southern Region meeting for achieving the following awards: Outstanding Local Chapter, Gold Seal Award of Merit, Chapter Challenge, Super Sweeps, Nonstop November, and Action Awareness. The following eight members became Microsoft Office certified in either Word or PowerPoint: Jaia Barrett, Tyler Reynolds, Catelyn Millaway, Hayden Proffitt, Baylee Nester, Cameron Carter, Holli Smithson, and Boone Riddle.
Students who became certified
McKenry’s Walk-Off Stuns Sounds in Memphis
The Memphis Redbirds and Michael McKenry’s walk-off home run provided the last laugh in a 7-6 win over the Nashville Sounds Wednesday night at AutoZone Park.
McKenry’s game-winning solo blast with two outs in the bottom of the ninth came just moments after Max Muncy tied the game with a two-run homer in the top of the ninth.
With the Sounds (48-39) trailing 6-4, Muncy was summoned as a pinch-hitter for Carson Blair. With Joey Wendle leading from second base, Muncy hit an opposite field shot to even the game at 6-6 with one out in the top of the ninth.
Ryan Brasier, who had pitched a scoreless bottom of the eighth for the Sounds, came back out for the bottom of the ninth and quickly got back-to-back strikeouts to start the frame. On a 1-1 pitch, McKenry lifted a fly ball to left-center that carried over the wall to give the Redbirds (41-44) a game-winner.
Nashville took control early in the game when Jaycob Brugman belted an opposite field two-run homer off Memphis starter Mike Mayers in the top of the third inning. Brugman’s fourth blast of the season started the scoring in a game that saw multiple ties and lead changes.
It didn’t take long for the Redbirds to come back with runs of their own against Nashville starter Nick Tepesch.
A walk and back-to-back extra base hits by McKenry and Dean Anna knotted the game at 2-2 in the fourth. Memphis built their lead up to 4-2 before the Sounds came charging back in the seventh.
Rangel Ravelo’s RBI double trimmed the deficit to 4-3 and Blair’s infield single leveled the game at 4-4 heading to the eighth inning.
Again, the Redbirds answered with runs of their own. Two more extra base hits and a sacrifice fly off Sounds reliever Angel Castro gave Memphis a 6-4 lead.
It stayed that way until Muncy’s blast in the top of the ninth tied the game.
Brasier was charged with the loss to drop his record to 5-3. Dean Kiekhefer got the win after coming on in the ninth after the home run.
The Sounds return to First Tennessee Park Thursday night when they open a four-game series against the New Orleans Zephyrs. Right-hander Jesse Hahn (1-4, 3.92) starts for Nashville. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
7/8/16 — Geneva Carolyn Scott
Geneva Carolyn Scott, age 79, passed away July 3, 2016, at her home. A native of Bon Air, Tennessee, in White County and resident of Manchester, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late James and Magdalene Prater. Also preceded in death by sister; Evelyn Nash, and brother; Wayne Prater.
She was a member of the Hospital Auxiliary of Coffee County, an office manager in the medical field before retirement, and was always active with the Auxiliary before she began her courageous fight with cancer in October 2015. She loved crocheting, collecting antiques, memorabilia, and glassware.
She is survived by her husband Clyde W. Scott, of Manchester, Tennessee. Her daughter; Belinda and Dean Nicholson, and son; Roger W. and Janice Scott, both of Tullahoma, Tennessee, one sister; Glinda and Bill Griffith, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, grandchildren; Justin Scott, of Estill Springs, Tennessee, Jamie Jernigan, of Manchester, Tennessee, Ashley Garner, of Manchester, Tennessee, Brittany Haskins, of Hillsboro, Tennessee, Alyssa Jones, of Beechgrove, Tennessee and Clara Scott, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, great-grandchildren; Isla Scott, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, Ava Jernigan, of Manchester, Tennessee, and Lane Garner of Manchester, Tennessee.
Special friends: Barbara Zeigler, Nelene Nunley, Mary Lynn Haggard, Sharon Brown, and Era Franks.
VISITATION: Thursday, July 7, 4:00 until 7:00 P.M
FUNERAL: Friday, July 8, 12:00 Noon
BURIAL: Fredonia Cemetery
Central Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
7/07/2016—Carl Wilson Henley
Funeral services for Mr. Carl Wilson Henley, age 94, of Manchester, TN, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Benny Benjamin officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Shane Henley, Tyler Mitchell, Jeffery Walker, Greg Keeling, Jackie Garner, Ryan Armer, and Buck Blanton. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Mr. Henley passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Manchester Healthcare.
Mr. Henley was born in the Prairie Plains Communtiy of Coffee County, TN, the son of the late Roy Henley and Eva Partin Henley. Wilson began his career working in the dairy business for 20 years, followed by 20 years in the Allis Chalmers Equipment business, then 20 years in the grain elevator business, and ending with 24 years in the Conklin business. Wilson and his wife, Sue, were awarded the very first “Spirit of Conklin Award” from the Conklin Company, where they were regional sales directors. Wilson was a faithful member of Main Street Church of Christ. His many hobbies included coaching baseball, watching the Atlanta Braves, and working on his lawn.
In addition to his parents, Wilson was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Mary Sue Brassfield Henley, who passed away in 2015; two brothers, Morgan Henley and John Partin Henley; and three sisters, Jean Ethridge, Cleo Long, and Vera Garner. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Mitchell and her husband, Steve, of Taylorsville, NC; two sons, Carter Henley and his wife, Linda, and David Henley and his wife, Marcia, both of Hillsboro, TN; one sister, Rachel Croft of Hillsboro; six grandchildren, Ginger Keeling, Shane Henley, Twilla Walker, Tyler Mitchell, Jennifer Henley and Rachel Henley; and eight great grandchildren.
Inciarte Homers but Foltynewicz Gives Up 4 in Loss
What in the world has gotten into the Phillies’ offense?
They continued to hit the ball in Tuesday night’s 5-1 victory over the Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Peter Bourjos, Cody Asche, Maikel Franco and Tommy Joseph each homered as the Phillies’ offense has been one of the best in baseball the past couple weeks, averaging 5.93 runs per game in their last 14 after averaging 3.11 runs in their first 71. The Phillies, who have won nine of their last 12 games, can sweep the Braves with a victory on Wednesday afternoon.
Braves right-hander Mike Foltynewicz allowed five runs in 5 2/3 innings as Ender Inciarte homered in the seventh. Atlanta has lost 10 of its last 14.
The Phillies have hit 22 home runs in their last 14 games after knocking 60 in their first 71. Their 0.85 home runs per game average through June 20 ranked 28th, while their 1.57 homers per game average since then ranks fourth.
Eflin earns ‘W’: Rookie Zach Eflin has been earning his paycheck since his big league debut in Toronto on June 14, when he allowed nine runs in just 2 2/3 innings. He threw the first complete game of his career, just the Phillies’ second of the season. Eflin has a 2.03 ERA in his last four starts, including his strong effort against the Braves. Eflin allowed one run on six hits and struck out six to earn his first big league win. He is the first Phillies’ starter to throw a complete game for his first big league win since Mike Williams in 1992.
After missing the last three games with a right groin injury, Ender Inciarte returned the Braves’ lineup, hitting second and playing center field. Although he grounded into a double play in the first inning, he more than made up for it with a shot to right in the seventh. It was his first home run on the season in 206 at-bats, joining Erick Aybar as Braves to hit their first home runs of the year over the last two nights.
The Braves’ starter had his original return from the disabled list cut short because of rain. Over those three innings against Miami, Foltynewicz allowed a three-run homer. His long-ball problem did not go away in his first full start back, either. Instead of one three-run shot, Foltynewicz allowed four solo shots, ranging from the second batter he faced (Bourjos) to the second-to-last (Joseph) hitter.
Tyrell Jenkins (0-1, 5.79 ERA) will make his first Major League start in place of Julio Teheran, who is receiving treatment in Atlanta for an infection on his right thigh. MLBPipeline.com ranks Jenkins as the Braves’ No. 7 prospect. First pitch is scheduled for 12:05 p.m. CT on Wednesday.