The Coffee County 17U Red Raider baseball team hit the diamond at home on Monday playing host to Grundy County in a 9 inning game.  After a rocky start, the Red Raiders rallied for a 9 run 4^th inning to roll to a 16 to 9 win.

Trailing 7 to 5 entering the bottom of the 4^th inning, Coffee County got 3 hits, 5 walks and 3 Grundy County errors to plate 9 runs.  Owen Neel, who came in to pitch in the 2^nd inning, got the win.  At the plate, Neel was 4 for 6 with a double, a triple and a pair of singles.  Neel finished with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored.  Griffin Meeker added a single, a double, a pair of walks, an RBI and 3 runs scored.

The Red Raiders will hit the road on Tuesday as they travel to McMinnville to take on Warren County.  First pitch is set for 5 PM.  Coffee County will travel to Shelbyville on Thursday for another 5 PM doubleheader.  The 15U team will play host to Tullahoma on Thursday night at Powers Field.  That doubleheader will get underway at 5 PM.

Abby Morgan of CHS basketball[File photo]

On Sunday, the Lady Raiders captured wins over Siegel, Cane Ridge and Station Camp.  That strong performance set the tone for a solid first day in the Ravenwood Tournament which began on Monday.  Coffee County opened up on Monday morning with a win over Father Ryan.  They followed that up with a win over Franklin High School.  In the game against Franklin, Abby Morgan hit ten 3 point baskets.

The Lady Raiders return to Ravenwood on Tuesday for a pair of games.  Coffee County will open up against Antioch at 10 AM, followed by a noon game with Independence.  The Lady Raiders will close out the tournament with bracket play on Wednesday.

The Red Raider basketball team opened up summer camp play on Monday in Sparta.  The Red Raider varsity and junior varsity teams each had a pair of games.  The varsity captured a win over Jackson County before losing to Upperman by 10.  The junior varsity drilled Jackson County by 40 points before falling to Warren County.

Coach Micah Williams felt positive about his team’s performance.  Fighting through injuries and graduation losses, Coffee County is looking to fill numerous positions.  “We had a lot of new guys in new positions” said Williams.

Coffee County returns to Sparta on Tuesday for 5 more games as the varsity plays a triple header and JV team will play a pair of games.  The Red Raiders will travel to Murfreesboro for the 4 day MTSU camp on Monday, June 11th thru Thursday, June 14th.  Coffee County will host Cannon County and Moore County on June 22nd at the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym.

The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club returns to First Tennessee Park for a seven-game homestand set to begin on Tuesday, June 5.

The Sounds welcome the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Reno Aces, for a three-game series from June 5-7. Following the Aces, the Sounds welcome the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, the Tacoma Rainiers, for a four-game set from June 8-11.

Below is a preview for each game of the homestand:

Tuesday, June 5 vs. Reno – 7:05 p.m.

• Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
• Takeover Tuesday with a special guest, the winner of season 7 of “The Voice”, Craig Wayne Boyd presented by Pepsi. Boyd will throw out the ceremonial first pitch, sing the National Anthem, and take part in a Twitter Q&A.

Wednesday, June 6 vs. Reno – 7:05 p.m.

• Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
• Wear It Wednesday BJ Boyd T-Shirt Giveaway to the first 2,000 fans – presented by 96.3 JACK FM.

Thursday, June 7 vs. Reno – 7:05 p.m.

• Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
• Tennessee Titans first round draft pick Rashaan Evans will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game.
• Throwback Thursday presented by Budweiser – the Sounds will wear throwback uniforms to commemorate the team’s original uniform style from 1978. Fans can purchase Pepsi fountain soda and Budweiser products at a discounted rate.

Friday, June 8 vs. Tacoma – 7:05 p.m.

• Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
• FOX 17 News post-game fireworks presented by Koorsen Fire & Security.

Saturday, June 9 vs. Tacoma – 7:05 p.m.

• Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
• The Sounds celebrate CMA Week with a commemorative bobblehead giveaway presented by First Tennessee. The first 2,000 fans will receive a Country Legends-themed bobblehead featuring Johnny Cash, George Jones, Reba McEntire, and Dolly Parton.
• Enjoy Saturday at the Park with visits to The Band Box and our Family Fun Zone in the right field corner.

Sunday, June 10 vs. Tacoma – 6:15 p.m.

• Gates open at 5:15 p.m.
• Sounds Bucket Hat Giveaway to the first 1,000 fans.
• Hyundai pre-game autograph session with select Sounds players from 5:15 to 5:30 p.m.
• Youth Sports Day – Discounted group tickets with a pre-game parade on the field – advance purchase required by calling 615-690-HITS.
• Military Sunday Family Fun Day – The Sounds extend their military appreciation by wearing special military jerseys on the field and offering discounted reserved section tickets for active and veteran men, women and families – subject to availability.
• Post-Game Kids Run the Bases (12 & under) presented by First Tennessee.

Monday, June 11 vs. Tacoma – 7:05 p.m.

• Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
• Kroger Plus Monday – Buy a “Family 4-Pack” that includes 4 Select section tickets, 4 hot dogs & 4 fountain sodas for $44 when fans show their Kroger Plus card at the Sounds Ticket Office.
• Faith and Family Worship Night presented by Trevecca University – Join the Sounds for a night of worship and baseball with a player testimony. Long Hollow Wave and Caitie Hurst perform a pre-game concert at 5:45 near the Family Fun Zone.
• The Sounds wear their black “Music City” jerseys to represent Nashville’s rich musical heritage.

Seniors and Military families can enjoy a $2.00 discount on single game ticket prices at First Tennessee Park. The offer is valid for any reserved seat section on Sunday through Wednesday games – subject to availability. Offer valid for up to four (4) tickets per I.D. (Seniors 55 +, government issued military I.D. required at box office; no phone orders).

The Nashville Sounds’ media partners for weekly promotions include Nash FM 103.3, 104.5 The Zone, 96.3 JACK-fm, iHeartRadio, FOX 17 News, and WSMV-TV Channel 4.

The 2018 season is the Sounds’ 41^st 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.