Myers named Southern League Player of week
Pensacola Blue Wahoos outfielder Dane Myers has been named the Southern League Player of the Week.
He went 10-for-25 last week in a series against Biloxi, hitting three home runs and driving in 10 runs.
This day in sports history
Ricky Henderson becomes the fastest to 50 stolen bases in a Major League Baseball season on June 1, 1982. He hit the mark by stealing two bases in Oakland’s 3-2 win over Boston.
Blue Wahoos rally for win over Biloxi
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos edged Biloxi 3-2 Wednesday in Mississippi.
Down 4-3 in the eighth, Will Banfield put the Blue Wahoos back in business with a game-tying home run. Norel Gonzalez then hit a homer to put Pensacola ahead for good.
This date in sports history
On May 26, 1988, the Edmonton Oilers completed a sweep of the Boston Bruins with a 6-3 win, securing the Stanley Cup.
This date in sports history
On May 25, 1981, Carl Yastrzemski became the fourth player in Major League history to play in 3,000 games.
Blue Wahoos lose in extra innings
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos lost 2-1 in extra innings to the Mississippi Braves Wednesday night on the road.
Jeffcoat named coach of the year in Gulf South Conference
The University of West Florida baseball team saw two of its own recognized this week.
Mike Jeffcoat has been named the coach of the year in the Gulf South Conference and Dalton Neuschwander has been tabbed the Pitcher of the Year for the conference.
Monteverde recognized by Southern League
Pensacola Blue Wahoos pitcher Patrick Monteverde has been recognized by the Southern League for his stellar performance in April.
Fitterer dominates in Double-A debut for Blue Wahoos
Evan Fitterer had a successful Double-A debut. He threw six scoreless innings, allowing only one hit as the Pensacola Blue Wahoos defeated Montgomery 5-0.
Yelton ties UWF record for wins in a career
Stephanie Lawrence Yelton is now tied for the all-time coaching record for the University of West Florida women’s basketball team.
