MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Harvey gets strikeout in brief appearance for Nats

By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com Hunter Harvey got one 0ut — via a strikeout — in a brief relief appearance for the Washington Nationals on Thursday night in Pittsburgh, where the Pirates won 9-4. Harvey, a former star at Bandys High,  came into the game in the fourth inning, replacing Nats starter Joan Adon, and did not return for the fifth …

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Spencer sparkles as Trojans shut out Maiden

  Junior right-hander allows one hit in win over Blue Devils as Trojans stay atop league   Editor’s note: This story has been updated after having the last name of an honoree at the game incorrect. HobbsDailyReport.com apologizes for the mistake in the initial post of the article. By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com CATAWBA — Bandys High right-hander Cade Spencer said …

MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Deal goes 3 1/3 innings in relief, strikes out 5 for Braves

By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com Hayden Deal worked 3 1/3 innings on Tuesday night in Biloxi (Miss.), where the Mississippi Braves fell 6-4 in a Southern League game. Deal, a former Bandys High star, made his second relief appearance of the season. He was the first reliever in for the Braves, giving up two hits, an unearned run, walking none and …

HUNTER HARVEY: Pitches an inning in Atlanta in return to major leagues

By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com Hunter Harvey made a one-inning return to the major leagues on Monday night, pitching the eighth inning of the Washington Nationals’ 11-2 win over the Braves in Atlanta. Harvey, recalled to the big leagues Sunday by the Nationals, was the third pitcher used by Washington (2-3). He did not allow a hit or run and struck …