Friday's Central Georgia Daily News 'n Notes: Braves win; Savannah vs. Macon; a United injury; full UGA practice coverage, and plenty of Falcons readables
Friday's Central Georgia - and of interest to Central Georgia - news and notes, compiled from staff reports, email reports, the web, and social media.
The Braves Report is up, to be updated.
Macon loses final two to Savannah
Savannah took the lead, Macon fought back and forced extra innings, and the Bananas took over from there for an 11-6 win in the second game of a doubleheader in Macon’s final regular-season game at Luther Williams.
Savannah won the first game 3-1.
Macon had a 3-1 lead through six in the nightcap, thanks to a Conner Corbitt (Stratford) two-run homer, but Savannah put four on the board in the seventh, on two-run singles by Clay Dungan and Hunter Wilson. The inning included three walks, one intentional.
Corbitt sent the game toward extra innings with a two-run homer in the ninth, but Savannah’s offense exploded in the eighth – the extra inning – with six on an two errors, three singles, a fly out, and a walk. Corbitt had two hits and four RBI.
In the seven-inning first game, Savannah scored two in the first and the eventual game-winner in the seventh.
Witt Campbell (Middle Georgia State) gave up two runs on four hits in six innings in the loss, the Bacon managing only three hits.
The final day of action will determine the playoff scenario.
Georgia practice reports
Swift next to assume the mantle at Georgia?
Good news, though, on Zamir White
He’s healthier quicker than expected.
The latest batch of “five things ____”, for UGA
Some answers will come earlier.
Ground is broken for Devon Gales’ home
The bad news: a Tech fan lives across the street.
Hawks add center
Alex Len was the No. 5 pick in 2013.
Ryan: Julio’s fiiiiine
Of course, it’s early (baziiiing)
United lose Zizzo for the season
The fullback suffered a knee injury and underwent surgery.
Thursday’s Falcons update
Sloppy weather, some sloppy work.
Falcons’ Beasley anxious to return to form
Getting back in position at end will make many people happy.
Former Falcons Kerney and Smith chip in
Blasts from the past are in Flowery Branch to help with the present and future.