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Honky Tonks Even Series With Comeback Win
The Nashville Honky Tonks scored four runs in the seventh inning on their way to a 7-4 win over the Round Rock Dance Halls in front of 9,477 fans at First Tennessee Park Thursday night. The win evened the nine-game Battle for the Boot series at three games apiece.
Trailing 4-1 entering the bottom of the sixth inning, Nashville got back-to-back home runs from Ramon Laureano and Sheldon Neuse to cut the deficit to one run. It was the third time Nashville teammates have gone back-to-back in 2018.
Reliever Tayler Scott came on to work for the Dance Halls in the seventh and issued three consecutive walks to start the inning. The third free pass was to Nick Martini to extend his on-base streak to 53 games with the walk.
Anthony Garcia bounced into a 6-4 fielder’s choice to even the game at 4-4 before Laureano delivered the go-ahead run with a sharp single to left field. The 5-4 lead grew to 7-4 moments later when Round Rock second baseman Christian Lopes mishandled a ground ball hit by Steve Lombardozzi. The fielding error scored Garcia and Laureano to give Nashville some breathing room.
The bullpen trio of Ryan Buchter, Jake Sanchez and Bobby Wahl did the heavy lifting the rest of the way. Following starter Eric Jokisch’s six-inning effort, Buchter tossed a scoreless seventh in his third rehab appearance.
Jake Sanchez stranded the bases loaded in the eighth to keep it at 7-4 before handing it off to Bobby Wahl who struck out a pair of batters in a 1-2-3 ninth. Buchter earned the win, Sanchez picked up his fourth hold and Wahl notched his seventh save of the year.
Game two of the four-game series is scheduled for Friday night at First Tennessee Park. Right-hander James Naile (5-6, 4.05) starts for Nashville against right-hander Adrian Sampson (3-3, 6.64) for Round Rock. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Post-Game Notes
- With tonight’s 7-4 win, Nashville improved to 33-37 on the season.
- Nick Martini extended his consecutive on-base streak to 53 games when he walked in the seventh inning. Martini’s streak is the longest by a Nashville player in the Pacific Coast League era and is the longest active streak in professional baseball. Since April 14, Martini has reached safely in every game he has played in. The 53-game on-base streak is the longest in the Pacific Coast League since at least 2009 when MLBAM began tracking the statistic. Martini’s 21-game hitting streak came to an end after going 0-for-4.
- Ramon Laureano and Sheldon Neuse hit back-to-back home runs in the sixth inning. It’s the third time Nashville has gone back-to-back in 2018.
- Neuse’s solo home run was the first of the year for the third baseman. The home run snapped a 317-regular season at-bat homerless streak.
The 2018 season is the Sounds’ 41st in franchise history and fourth as the Oakland Athletics’ top affiliate. Single-game tickets are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.
6/21/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Paul Gann, 44 — Pizza Winner!
Evan Roadlender
Hollie Moore, 22
Bryan Mears
Farrah Finney
Faye Bishop
Payton Pressley, 6
Nashville FC Falls in U.S. Open Cup Play on Wednesday
A 2-1 loss at Louisville in the Round of 16 in the U.S. Open Cup broke Nashville SC’s 11-game unbeaten run and put the team out of the 2018 U.S. Open Cup. Louisville went up 2-0 and Nashville SC was able to prevent a shutout with a goal by Matt LaGrassa in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to equalize at Lynn Stadium in Louisville. It was LaGrassa’s first goal this season.
Two of Nashville’s three losses this season have come at the defending USL champions, and the club has given up 2 goals in each of the losses, the only games Nashville has given up 2 goals this season.
Nashville SC will be back in action on Tuesday, June 26 at First Tennessee Park in Nashville. Nashville’s next three games will be at home with the homestand culminating in a July 7 game at Nissan Stadium against FC Cincinnati.
Update on Missing Woman in Tullahoma–Body Found
Photo from Social Media
A female’s body was located on Wednesday by Tullahoma Police. A search and rescue crew from Metro Nashville helped to find the body not far from the Rock Creek Greenway. Though the body has not yet been identified, police said it could be the body of a woman who has been missing for several days.
Tullahoma Police reports that Debbie White was last seen walking in the area of North Collins Street near the D.W. Wilson Community Center, where her car remains parked, around 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 16.
It is believed she was headed toward the Tullahoma greenway.
Tullahoma Police Investigator Tyler Hatfield is the lead investigator on the case and he says the body has been sent to the medical examiner’s office for a full autopsy to determine the identity and cause of death.
Looking in Neighbor’s Window Sends Tullahoma Man to Jail
Richard Dale Walker intake photo provided by the CCSD.
The man was located at Dosett apartments on East Moore Street and had allegedly been involved in looking into another family’s window without their consent. Walker is accused of going to the outside of an apartment removing the screen from the window and then allegedly moving the curtains to view inside the victim’s window.
Footprints leading to and from Walker’s apartment and his neighbor’s apartment were apparently found.
Walker allegedly admitted to knocking on the victim’s window where two young girls ages 7 and 10 were inside the room that he is accused of looking in.
Walker was booked in at the Coffee County jail under a bond of $20,000 and his court date is July 12, 2018.
Fentanyl-Laced Marijuana in Tennessee
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that Fentanyl-laced marijuana has been found in Tennessee at one of its forensic labs.
Fentanyl is a powerful, narcotic painkiller considered deadly when administered even in small doses, and authorities say it and its derivatives are often imported and used by criminals to create counterfeit pills or to mix with other illegal drugs.
Authorities worry marijuana laced with Fentanyl could prove to be a deadly combination, as the opioid can kill in extremely small doses, and they worry someone smoking laced marijuana could unknowingly overdose very quickly.
According to the TBI, fentanyl had primarily been identified in samples of cocaine, heroin or in clandestine pills compounded to resemble legitimate prescription opioids.
Up until this point, though, marijuana laced with fentanyl was thought to be a widespread rumor. This is no longer the case.
According to Tommy Farmer, the TBI Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Division, a marijuana sample turned into the TBI Crime Lab in Nashville tested positive for Fentanyl.
Farmer said his understanding was that the sample originated in the Cookeville-Cumberland County area, saying the combination is extremely dangerous.
Before the lab confirmation, rumors of Fentanyl-laced marijuana had circulated across the country for more than a year.
Please Boat Safely
While many people will be enjoying time on the water this Fourth of July, it’s important to be responsible and take necessary precautions during the highest-boating traffic time of the summer. Three key things that boaters can do to prevent a boating accident is to always wear a life jacket, use an engine cut-off device and never boat under the influence.
“The July 4th holiday is a great time to celebrate our freedom with family and friends,” said Yvonne Pentz, communications director of the National Safe Boating Council and lead organization for the Safe Boating Campaign. “If you are fishing, boating or just enjoying the day on the water, it’s important to boat responsibly.”
The Safe Boating Campaign shares these important boating safety reminders:
Always wear a life jacket: Drowning is the reported cause of death in 76 percent of all boating fatalities – and 84.5% percent of drowning victims in recreational boating accidents were not wearing a life jacket in 2017. Boaters should wear a properly fitted life jacket in good condition at all times while boating.
Use an engine cut-off device: An engine cut-off device is a proven safety device to stop the boat’s engine should the operator unexpectedly fall overboard. In 2017, the U.S. Coast Guard reported 172 accidents in which at least one person was struck by a propeller. These accidents resulted in 31 deaths and 162 injuries, all of which could be prevented if the boat operator was wearing an engine cutoff device.
Never boat under the influence: Boating under the influence, or BUI, is the leading contributing factor in recreational boater deaths. The side effects of alcohol or drug use, such as impaired judgment, reduced balance and poor coordination, are magnified while boating. The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, a partner of the Safe Boating Campaign, is coordinating the 10th annual Operation Dry Water from June 30-July 2 in every U.S. state and territory to raise awareness about BUI dangers.
6/23/18–Jodie Elmer Hollis, Jr.
Graveside services for Mr. Jodie Elmer Hollis, Jr., age 71 of Manchester, will be conducted on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Beechgrove Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Brother Benny Benjamin officiating. Mr. Hollis passed away on June 8, 2018 at his home.
Jodie was born on September 11, 1946 in Coffee County to the late Jodie Elmer Hollis, Sr. and Wilma Lucille Hollis. In addition to his parents, Jodie is preceded in death by his son, Jodie Elmer Hollis, III.
Survived by his daughter, Angela Wilson; brothers, Michael Hollis (Tunya), Thomas Hollis; sisters, Wilma Gibson (William), Wanda Workman (Roy); granddaughter, Jamie Wilson.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hollis Family
Pekka Rinne Wins Vezina Trophy
Pekka Rinne couldn’t help himself.
As he took the stage in Las Vegas and began his speech – for the first time as a Vezina Trophy winner – the emotions came rushing to the forefront.
He thought about his parents back in Finland, especially his father, Paivio, who will ultimately receive his son’s trophy. He thought about his goaltending coaches who have helped him to become the player he is today. He thought about his teammates, his best friends, who he would do anything for. He thought about the fans in Nashville, the ones who have stood by him through thick and thin, always ready with a standing ovation for their netminder.
He thought about them all.
So, you’ll have to forgive him if he got a bit emotional on stage.
But, if anyone has earned the right to do so, it’s Rinne. And he couldn’t wait to express his gratitude.
“I would be lying if I denied it, it does feel great,” Rinne beamed shortly after the win. “Who knows, maybe it’s my last time here in Vegas. I have been [to the NHL Awards] four times, so it does feel really good to win.
“I felt I had a good chance to win it… You don’t want to admit it, but it’s in the back of your head and you are thinking about it. It is a special time and special award.”
Rinne became the first player in Predators franchise history to take home a performance-based trophy at the NHL Awards. Nominated for the Vezina on four occasions across his NHL career, it was the NHL’s 31 general managers who cast 22 first-place votes to ensure Rinne would earn the hardware this time.
As per usual, Rinne served as his club’s backbone during the 2017-18 season, leading the Preds to a franchise-record 117 points and the first Presidents’ Trophy and Central Division title in franchise history. Out of goaltenders who played at least 50 games, Rinne was first in save percentage (.927), even-strength save percentage (.938) and goals-against average (2.31). He tied for first in the NHL in shutouts with eight, a career high, and was third in wins with 42.
But through all the numbers, what’s even more impressive than Rinne the hockey player is Rinne the person.
His smile gave him away as he snapped photos with the trophy, first by himself, and then with some of those who mean the most to him.
Rinne made sure to include Predators General Manager David Poile, Head Coach Peter Laviolette and Goaltending Coach Ben Vanderklok – among those from the front office in attendance – as the flash bulbs continued, his disposition palpable in the room the entire time.
Rinne has been around long enough to know these opportunities don’t come often. So, forgive him if he took a moment to step back and admire the trophy, to read the names of those who have come before him, and envision his own spot that will be engraved soon enough.
After four chances, it was finally his day. And as he strives to bring the ultimate prize to Nashville, he’ll continue to remember those who got him here and will carry him forward.
For the first time, Vezina Trophy winner Pekka Rinne can be affixed to the page. That’s worth a bit of emotion.
Sue M. Howard
Sue M Howard, of Manchester, passed this life on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at
the Manchester Health Care Center at the age of 78 years. No services are
scheduled.
A native of Munford, TN, she worked as a cashier. She enjoyed going to
movies and traveling.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest E Howard and several
brothers and sisters. She is survived by one son, Thomas Howard of
Manchester.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.