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Workman Watch: August 13 edition
Former Bowie High School and current Boston Red Sox pitcher Brandon Workman was pressed into service during a marathon, 19-inning baseball game on Saturday at Angels Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.
Workman was brought in for the bottom of the 19th, and he faced Angels’ slugger Albert Pujols.
Six pitches later, Pujols deposited a Workman pitch over the fence in right centerfield, an opposite-field home run to give the Angels a 5-4 victory over the Red Sox.
“As hard-fought as we played this game, as did they, sometimes these extended games when you come out on the short end can feel like two losses,” said Red Sox manager John Farrell to MLB.com’s Quinn Roberts after the game.
Both teams scored once during the 14th inning, which ultimately set up Pujols’ dramatics. The Angels knotted the game at 3-all with a run in the bottom of the eighth.
Despite pitching Saturday night, it is expected Workman will make his scheduled start at 6 p.m. tonight against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark.
Workman’s record dropped to 1-6 at the major league level, the complete opposite of his 6-1 mark at the Red Sox’ Triple-A affiliate, the Pawtucket (R.I.) PawSox.
Overall, Workman’s earned-run average is 4.45 and he’s allowed nine major-league home runs this year. Brandon has made 10 starts and pitched in 14 games, throwing 62-2/3 innings. He’s surrendered 36 runs (31 earned) on 54 hits while striking out 48 and walking 25.
The Reds will counter Workman was seasoned veteran Homer Bailey in this battle of right-handers. This will mark Workman’s first-ever career start against Cincinnati.
Workman, a member of the Bowie High School Hall of Honor, graduated from BHS in 2007.
Boston Red Sox pitcher Brandon Workman. (Photo courtesy Boston Red Sox media relations)
New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.
“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”
McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.
McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.
“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”
McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.
McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
After some coaching time in East Texas, Bret Botard will be the new girl’s basketball coach at Bowie.
Botard said it’s a chance to work with Bowie Athletic Director Tyler Price once again. Price was Botard’s assistant when he coached at Nocona.
“I wanted to get back into the area,” Botard said. “It’s a good community.”
Botard graduated high school in 1995 from Del Valle High School, outside Austin, and went to Texas Tech. He started his coaching career in Lubbock followed by returning to his alma mater where he was an assistant for his high school coach.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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