MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Braves back on field, roll as Deal pitches in relief

By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com The Mississippi Braves got back on the field after last having played on Aug. 24, and they won 16-8 on Thursday night at Biloxi (Miss.). Former Bandys High star Hayden Deal got into Thursday’s game in relief. He was the third Braves pitcher, going 1 2/3 innings, allowing one hit, walking one and striking out one. …

MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Deal returns as a starter, exits after getting 2 outs

By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com Hayden Deal got his 16th start of the season on Friday night for the Mississippi Braves — a short one. Going back to the starting rotation after three straight relief appearances, Deal worked two-thirds of an inning of a road game against Montgomery (Ala.). He threw strikes of 10 of his 14 pitches, facing three batters, …