Tag Archives: Baseball

Baseball Legend Henry Aaron Dies at 86

Posted on January 23, 2021 by rikyrah

Both of my parents were baseball fanatics. I mean, two of my mother’s favorite words were “Spring training.” I grew up before there were all these cable channels. Before you could find entertainment on a cellphone or a tablet. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Black History, Breaking News, Current Events, Open Thread, Sports | Tagged , , , , , | 35 Comments

Houston Celebrates the Astros World Series Championship

Posted on November 3, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Live: Special coverage of Astros World Series championship parade HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says the city of Houston will honor the Astros with a parade on Friday in celebration of the team’s first MLB Championship victory. … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Celebrations, Current Events, MLB, News, Open Letter | Tagged , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

World Series: Astros vs Dodgers Game 7

Posted on November 1, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

It’s Game 7 of one of the most entertaining, back-and-forth World Series in recent memory. Stay here for live, inning-by-inning updates and analysis from the deciding game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros. ■ The Astros’ Lance McCullers … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Current Events, MLB, Open Thread, Sports, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 40 Comments

World Series: Astros vs Dodgers Game 6

Posted on October 31, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

George Springer, hoarse and covered in sweat and dirt at 1:15 a.m., tried to explain everything the Astros were feeling. But his body was still pulsing adrenaline, and he knew it was impossible to truly capture and define all this. … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Current Events, MLB, News, Open Thread, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , | 28 Comments

World Series: Astros vs Dodgers Game 5

Posted on October 29, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

HoustonPress: Game Four of the World Series featured a no-hitter into the sixth inning. It featured the Astros taking the lead 1-0 lead and breaking up the no-no on a massive George Springer home run. Yet as feared, this game … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Current Events, MLB, News, Open Thread, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , | 53 Comments

World Series: Astros vs Dodgers Game 4

Posted on October 28, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

The Houston Astros have been dominant at home throughout the postseason, and they retained that edge in their first game at Minute Maid Park in the World Series. The Astros came up with a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Current Events, MLB, News, Open Thread, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

World Series: Astros vs Dodgers Game 3

Posted on October 27, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

HOUSTON — Friday night brings us Game 3 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros. The series is tied 1-1 and shifts to Houston’s Minute Maid Park. The roof is closed, so don’t worry about … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Current Events, MLB, News, Open Thread, Sports | Tagged , , , , , | 28 Comments

Astros rally to beat Dodgers to win first World Series game

Posted on October 26, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

The Dodgers lost their first game at home this postseason, and the World Series is tied at one game apiece after a dinger-filled game in Los Angeles. It was a tight one, going to the 11th inning with home run … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Current Events, News, Open Thread, Sports, World Series 2017 | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

Thursday Open Thread | Cubs Win World Series

Posted on November 3, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Congratulations, Cubs!

Posted in Current Events, News, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , | 47 Comments

ICYMI: Ken Burns’ Documentary on Jackie Robinson

Posted on April 17, 2016 by rikyrah

This past week on PBS, they aired the documentary that was done on Jackie Robinson. By showing the context of Jackie Robinson’s life, including many stories about how he grew up, and what happened in his life, it brought out … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black History, Civil Rights, Culture, Democracy, First Lady Michelle Obama, History, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Open Thread, Politics, President Obama, Racism, segregation, Voting Rights, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments