In the wake of Troy's new Knickerbacker Aquatic Center opening on Thursday, Albany is opening their city pools today as the current heat wave is winding down.
Just the site of Mayor Carmella Mantello and others jumping into the pool, fully clothed, may have made for an amusing photo op, but I guess Madame Mayor forgot her swimsuit.....!
CBA reserve defensive back Gunnar Felton likely will be a starter as he enters his senior season, especially after making a commitment to Army earlier this week, the 3rd member of Bob Burns' defense to make a pre-season college commitment, after JT Vogel (Princeton) and Chase McIntyre (Fordham). The Brothers' embarrassment of riches continues.
We were incorrect in reporting that the Carolina Blaze's game at Utah was to air on ESPN2 last night. It didn't, and instead streamed on the MLB app. The Blaze won the game, 4-2. Ana Gold (Ballston Spa/Duke) didn't start, and was inserted as a pinch runner late. Apparently, Ana is on the bench due to her recent struggles at the plate. It happens to everyone eventually. The series continues tonight at 9 pm on CBS Sports Network.
Local viewers will get to see the Mets at Atlanta for the 2nd straight night, this time on Fox's Baseball Night in America tonight at 8, the late start being due to World Cup coverage. I am reminded that 41 years ago today, the two teams played a marathon game at Fulton County Stadium, won by the Mets, 16-13, in 19 innings.
As you can tell, the late John Sterling was part of the Braves' broadcast team back then.
The Tri-City ValleyCats split a doubleheader with Brockton Friday at Bruno Stadium. The Rox won the opener, 7-5, thanks in large part to Cat-killer Derek Bender, who was 2-4 with 3 RBI and a run scored. Bender (Albany Academy/Coastal Carolina) seems to love playing at The Joe. Tommy Kretzler (Colonie) was held in check, as he went 1-7 in the doubleheader. Bender went 2-2 with a walk in game 2, as a thunderstorm cut the nightcap to 5 innings, with the ValleyCats gaining a split with a 14-5 laugher. Aaron Whitley (Niskayuna) played only in game 2, and went 1-3 with a 3 run homer. The teams meet again tonight at 6:30.
If you're a commuter, plan on finding alternate transportation, as the CDTA #85 line will be on Sunday schedule today, with the last bus heading north at 8:30 pm.
Max Mandler hit 2 homers in the nightcap, including a grand slam, to lead the 'Cats.
Well, let's say this for NYRA. They got through opening day without having to cancel the card due to heat. However, there was a spill involving 4 horses that sent jockey Javier Castellano to the hospital. Local star Dylan Davis was involved in the spill, and scratched from his mounts for the rest of the day. Paco Lopez, who was also involved in the spill, came back to lead Harper's Corner to victory in the featured Schuylerville Stakes.
Defending riding champ Irad Ortiz, Jr., Katherine Davis, and Kendrick Carmouche are among 5 jockeys serving out suspensions for careless riding to start the season. Ortiz's brother, Jose, has the early lead after winning 3 races on Friday. Veteran John Velasquez has 2.
11 races again today, with first post at 12:35 pm.
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