Archive - May 18, 2012 - Sports Article
Falling behind in a game is something the Fred T. Foard softball team never likes to do.
The Tigers powered out a pair of two-run homers, lifting them to a 5-0 win against Erwin in the District round of the 3A softball playoffs on Friday.
The Hickory Crawdads fell in their series opener against the Asheville Tourists, dropping a 6-2 contest.
The Tourists (24-15) were led by designated hitter Samuel Mende, who had two RBIs and a home run in the
Jose Rivera also drove in a pair of RBIs on a 2-for-4 hitting performance.
Rougned Odor and Hanser Alberto led the Crawdads (19-18) with one RBI each in the game.
By
STEVE REED,AP Sports Writer
CHARLOTTE — Kyle Busch has been a force on the NASCAR circuit for years, but of is 24 Sprint Cup victories, none have come at his favorite track — Charlotte Motor Speedway.
He has nine top-10 finishes in 16 starts. Victory lane, though, has proven to be elusive.
