The Lady Raider basketball team opened up play in the Lebanon team camp on Monday.  Defense was the theme of the day for Joe Pat Cope’s Coffee County squad in a pair of victories.  The varsity Lady Raiders got a pair of double digit wins over Watertown and Forrest while the JV team lost a close game to Watertown.

The stifling full court press of Coffee County resulted in the Lady Raiders jumping out to a 17 to 1 lead over Watertown in the day’s first game.  Coffee County built a 24 to 4 lead before Coach Cope used everyone on his bench in a 40 to 22 win.  Against Forrest, the Lady Raiders captured a 40 to 30 win behind another strong defensive effort.

Bella Vinson led the Lady Raiders in scoring in both games while Jenna Garretson returned from injury to notch a double/double.  Coach Cope singled out Ellie Graham for her stellar work at the point all day long, especially against a strong press from Forrest.  On Tuesday, Coffee County will take on Gallatin at 1 PM and Portland at 3 PM with both games being held at Lebanon High School.

The Red Raider basketball teams opened play in a 4 day team camp at MTSU on Monday.  The varsity, JV and freshmen each played 3 games on the day.  The varsity team and the freshman went 2 and 1 on the day, while the JV team was 1 and 2.

The varsity Red Raiders opened up with a win over Heritage Christian as Coach Micah Williams saw improved play on the offensive end from his Raiders.  “We took good shots, moved the ball well and were more patient than last week”, said Williams. In the 2^nd game, the Raiders were tied with Cleveland at 31 at halftime before a rash of 3^rd quarter turnovers cost them the game.  Coffee County closed out the day with a win over Tupelo, MS.

Coach Williams was once again pleased with his team’s defensive effort.  Offensively, “we eliminated a lot of the scoring droughts we saw last week but need to do a better job of taking care of the basketball” added Williams.  Williams singled out the play of Russell Smythia, Chase Simpkins and Harley Hinshaw for their contributions off the bench as he continues to develop depth for his team.

On Tuesday, the varsity team will open up play at 10 AM with a game on the main floor at MTSU.  They will follow that up with games at 2 PM and 6 PM at the MTSU Rec Center.  The JV will open up with a 9 AM game at the Alumni Memorial Gym followed by games at 2 PM and 5 PM at MTSU’s Rec center.  The freshmen will open play at noon the Alumni Memorial Gym with games set for 2 PM and 3 PM at MTSU’s Rec center.

Tyler Flowers smacked a go-ahead three-run home run off Matt Albers in the ninth inning to power the Braves to an 11-10 win over the Nationals on Monday night at Nationals Park.
It was Flowers’ fourth home run of the season, and the Braves’ fifth blast of the night. The Nationals entered the eighth inning with a 9-6 advantage, but for the third straight day, Washington’s bullpen surrendered the lead. The Braves scored twice in the eighth before taking command in the ninth.
The game was meant to be a pitching duel between two pitchers who entered on a string of quality starts, but it turned into a slugfest with a combined eight home runs and 28 hits. Stephen Strasburg gave up six runs and three home runs in five innings, while the Nationals took advantage of defensive miscues in the fourth to take a three-run lead.
But in the ninth, as Flowers rounded the bases, the Braves’ players jumped around the dugout, while some came out to greet Flowers with high-fives. Meanwhile, the Nationals players sat with straight faces in the dugout. The Nationals added a run in the ninth, but Jim Johnson secured his 13th save of the season for Atlanta.
Flowers’ blast was one of the shortest of the eight in the game, but it was the most important. Albers walked two in the ninth and struck out one before Flowers, who had been 0-for-4, came to the plate. He worked a 2-0 count before smacking a four-seam fastball over the right-field wall. The catcher’s 349-foot shot had an exit velocity of 98.1 mph and a launch angle of 35 degrees, per Statcast™.
Johnson gave up a two-out single to Trea Turner in the bottom of the ninth, which scored Michael Taylor. But with Bryce Harper at the plate and the potential tying run on first, Johnson got Harper to line out to center field, recording the save.

The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club is back in action at First Tennessee Park on Tuesday, June 13th when they welcome the Iowa Cubs – the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs – for a four-game series.
Following the Cubs series, the Sounds host the New Orleans Baby Cakes – the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins – for a four-day, five-game series from June 17-20.
Below is a preview for each game of the home stand:
Tuesday, June 13 vs. Iowa – 7:05 p.m.
• Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday Night Live – It’s Country Night at First Tennessee Park. As part of Country Night, Universal Music Group country trio Temecula Road performs a pre-game concert at the guitar scoreboard plaza from 6:15-6:35.

Wednesday, June 14 vs. Iowa – 7:05 p.m.
• Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
• College Night – Lipscomb University/Nashville Sounds hat giveaway to the first 1,000 fans presented by First Tennessee.
• Seniors (60 and older) receive discounted Corner or Select tickets – subject to availability.

Thursday, June 15 vs. Iowa – 7:05 p.m.
• Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
• 615 Night presented by First Tennessee – Celebrate Nashville and the surrounding areas with a special 615 Flag Giveaway to the first 2,000 fans.
• Tennessee Titans first round draft picks Corey Davis and Adoree’ Jackson will throw out the ceremonial first pitches.
• Throwback Thursday presented by Budweiser – the Sounds will wear throwback jerseys to commemorate the team’s original uniform style from 1978. Fans can purchase Coca-Cola fountain soda and Budweiser draft beer specials for $2.

Friday, June 16 vs. Iowa – 7:05 p.m.
• Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
• FOX17 post-game fireworks presented by Koorsen Fire & Security. Enjoy the fireworks with a custom pop music playlist.
• The LEGO Play Ball Tour is at First Tennessee Park and offers fans an interactive LEGO building experience perfect for families to enjoy before and during the game.

Saturday, June 17 vs. New Orleans – 7:05 p.m.
• Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
• Cancer Awareness Night – The first 5,000 fans receive the “Strikeout Cancer” T-Shirt Giveaway. Additionally, the Sounds will sport special cancer awareness jerseys that will be auctioned during the game to benefit the American Cancer Society.
• The LEGO Play Ball Tour is at First Tennessee Park and offers fans an interactive LEGO building experience perfect for families to enjoy before and during the game.

Sunday, June 18 vs. New Orleans – Doubleheader at 5:05 p.m.
• Gates open at 4:00 p.m.
• The Sounds and Baby Cakes will play a doubleheader which begins with the two teams resuming a suspended April 30th game in the fourth inning. The game will be a full nine-inning contest and will be followed by another seven-inning game beginning approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of game one.
• Father’s Day Celebration presented by Advance Financial – We’re honoring all fathers with a Camo Hat Giveaway to the first 2,000 people
• Pre-game autograph session with select Sounds players from 4:05-4:20. In addition, the Sounds promo team will host the coloring station for children to color baseball posters and sign up for on-field games.
• Military Sunday presented by Piedmont Natural Gas and Tennessee 811– The Sounds extend their military appreciation with special military green jerseys and discounted Corner or General Admission tickets for active and veteran men, women and families – subject to availability.
• The LEGO Play Ball Tour is at First Tennessee Park and offers fans an interactive LEGO building experience perfect for families to enjoy before and during the game.
• Post-Game Kids (ages 12 & under) Run the Bases with Dads as part of the MLB Play Ball Initiative.

Monday, June 19 vs. New Orleans – 7:05 p.m.
• Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
• Franklin Barreto Bobblehead Giveaway to the first 2,000 fans.
• 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. The “Family 4-Pack” is available for advanced purchase only – subject to availability.

Tuesday, June 20 vs. New Orleans – 7:05 p.m.
• Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday Night Live – Calling all parrot heads for Jimmy Buffett Theme Night as the first 2,000 fans receive a special Jimmy Buffett Beach Towel Giveaway. Additionally, a Steel Drum Band will perform pre-game and during the game.