Monday's Central Georgia Daily News 'n Notes

Monday's Central Georgia - and of interest to Central Georgia - news and notes, compiled from staff reports, email reports, the web, and social media.

The postseason scoreboard/schedule, updated at least once a day, is in The Latest Coverage.

 

Macon Hall of Fame to grow with 2019 class

          From Mercer to Georgia Southern, encompassing products from defunct high schools and still-active schools, the Macon Sports Hall of Fame will induct eight new members on Tuesday.

          In The Latest Coverage.

 

Ex-Mercer baseball standout has a unique crib

          Robert Broom has a unique delivery on the mound, and it’s working in the minor leagues. The former Mercer relief ace also has a unique home – it’s on wheels – while he works his way up the baseball chain.

 

Braves Report

          The Dodgers dinged starter Kevin Gausman for a 4-0 lead after three, and held on for a 5-3 win over the Braves.

Box

Next: at LA Dodgers, Tuesday, 10:10 p.m., FSSE; at LA Dodgers, Wednesday, 10:10 p.m., FSSE; at Arizona, Thursday, 9:40 p.m., FSSE.

 Gausman appeals suspension, rotaton altered

Venters rehab progressing

 

Around/About Central Georgia

Stratford eyes third straight title

          Rain altered the schedule for the GHSA state tennis championships, and Stratford’s boys have a slightly shorter road trip.

          The Eagles will take on Paideia at 4 p.m Tuesday at the DeKalb Tennis Center for the Class A Private title.

          Stratford beat Paideia 3-1 in last year’s championship. The Eagles topped Mt. Paran 3-2 a year earlier.

          That followed a first-round loss in 2016.

 

Around/About Georgia

Georgia, Oklahoma agree on football series

          They’ll play in Norman in 2023 and in Athens in 2031.

 

Hawks getting ready for draft lottery

Valdosta State makes NCAA Division II softball field

          The Blazers have Central Georgian Avery Lamb of Veterans on the roster. Lamb is 2-2 with a 2.75 ERA.

A look at Georgia’s post-spring offensive depth chart

Georgia Southern adds to women’s basketball staff

Jeremy Pruitt’s dad takes Dade County job

Tech’s Choice is at second home with Jackets