Thursday's Daily News 'n Notes: Bacon offense comes through; Braves, United, Falcons; Washington NFL problems; and more
Thursday's Central Georgia - and of interest to Central Georgia - news and notes, compiled from staff reports, email reports, the web, and social media. Updates will be noted, so check back.
Honor Roll
Mercer men’s hoopsters pick up NABC academic honor
Around/About Central Georgia
Bacon bats awake
It was 10-4 after three, and Macon survived a five-run seventh for a 13-9 win Thursday over Lexington County at Luther Williams Field in Coastal Plain League action.
Carson Crowe had a huge night for Macon with four hits, four RBI, and two runs, Austin Deming going 3-for-4 – missing the cycle by a homer - with three runs and two RBI. Cassius Young drove in four runs on two hits, scoring three times, Tyler Williams adding two hits.
Braden Scott, the second of seven pitchers, got the win, fanning four with no walks and one earned run in two innings.
Macon is at Savannah on Friday, and they play at Luther Williams on Saturday.
Around/About Georgia
Pitching depth not quite there yet
Braves have to hit the gas early
And they may not have Freeman for a bit
Sports and social awareness+COVID-19/Georgia
Falcons: no fans at training camp
Sports and social awareness+COVID-19
Sexual harassment common under Daniel Snyder’s ownership
Column: Owner is now a liability
Loeffler doesn’t have to sell stake in Dream
South Carolina high schools push back start
Remember when everybody grumbled about Herbstreit’s thoughts months ago?
Iowa players force positive change
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