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Eight-Run First Inning Lifts Sounds Over Sky Sox
The Nashville Sounds jumped out to an 8-0 lead after the first inning and held off the Colorado Springs Sky Sox en route to a 12-7 win Thursday night. Anthony Garcia led the way offensively for the Sounds with five RBI. The right fielder picked up a two-run single in the first, belted a two-run homer in the fourth, and recorded a sacrifice fly in the eighth. The Sounds built a large cushion with an offensive explosion in the first inning. Nashville sent 12 batters to the plate and tallied eight runs on nine hits to put the game...
Coffee County Softball is on Thunder Radio TONIGHT!!
District tournament action continues tonight here on Thunder Radio as the Coffee County Central High School Lady Raiders take on Lincoln County. Thunder Radio will be on hand bringing you live coverage of the District 8AAA Championship matchup between Lincoln County and Coffee County tonight from Lincoln County. First pitch is set for 5 PM, Lucky Knott will bring you live coverage from Fayetteville beginning with the pregame show at 4:45. Thunder Radio will join the Nashville Predators Radio network broadcast of the Stanley Cup playoffs immediately following Coffee County...
Defensive Miscues Cost Sounds Against Sky Sox
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox took advantage of two Nashville Sounds errors and grabbed a 6-5 win at First Tennessee Park Wednesday night. Home runs by Nick Martini and Anthony Garcia, along with a strong performance by starter Frankie Montas helped the Sounds build a 5-2 lead through six innings. The wheels fell off in the seventh as Colorado Springs started the inning with three consecutive hits. The third hit of the inning was a run-scoring double by Nate Orf to trim Nashville’s lead to 5-3. Keon Broxton followed with a fly ball down the right field line that...
Nashville Soccer Club to Honor Mothers at Sunday Home Game
The Nashville Soccer Club will honor mothers with flowers during their Mother’s Day game at First Tennessee Park. Nashville is scheduled to host Louisville City beginning at 5 PM. All moms will receive a flower upon arrival and recognized during the game. Those planning to attend the game will also receive a specially-priced ticket by using the code “MOM18.” Nashville is coming off a draw on Sunday with the New York Red Bulls II. Nashville SC took the offense to one of the best offensive teams in the USL, but had to settle for a 1-1 draw in the...
Lady Raider Softball Advances to District Title Game with Tuesday Win
A pair of RBI doubles in the 6th inning and a shutout pitching performance by Keri Munn was the recipe for success on Tuesday night for the Lady Raider softball team. In a game you heard right here on Thunder Radio, Coffee County shut out Lawrence County 2 to 0 to advance to the district tournament title game on Thursday. The win also guarantees the Lady Raiders a spot in next week’s Region 4AAA tournament. After losing both regular season matchups to Lawrence County, Coffee County seemed to solve Lawrence County pitcher Maci Birdyshaw on Tuesday night. Coffee County...
Red Raider Track Qualifies 3 for Sectional Meet
The Coffee County Central High School Red Raider track team was in action on Tuesday in the TSSAA Sub-Section 2(North) Meet on Monday at Blackman. The 2 day event began on Monday with the pole vaulters as they looked to get one step closer to a state berth. Raven Weber did exactly that on Monday as the junior finished in a 4th place tie in the pole vault. Weber, in his first year of vaulting, jumped 9 feet. On Tuesday, a pair of Red Raiders qualified for the sectional meet. Jalen Cummings finished 2nd in the shot put with...
Nathanial Tate Signs to Play Baseball at ETSU
Nathanial Tate has signed a letter of intent to continue his baseball career at East Tennessee State University. Tate celebrated that occasion in a ceremony at Central High School on Tuesday in front of family, teammates and friends. Tate, who is being recruited as a catcher and pitcher, said he considered ETSU as a good fit both athletically and academically. “They have the medical program I want to pursue” said Nathanial as his career goal is to be an athletic trainer. When asked about the baseball program, Tate was quick to point out that he liked Coach Pennucci. “He...
Sky Sox Spoil Bark in the Park Night at First Tennessee Park
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox had their way in a 9-3 win over the Nashville Sounds in front of 8,069 fans and over 550 dogs at First Tennessee Park Tuesday night. Nashville held a 2-1 lead after the first inning, but the close game turned into a rout when the Sky Sox erupted for six runs in the sixth and seventh innings. After Colorado Springs plated a run in the top of the first inning to take an early 1-0 lead, Sounds center fielder Dustin Fowler launched a two-run homer into The Band Box in the bottom half of...
