I'll Have Another Wins Another—at Preakness

With Pimlico triumph, I'll Have Another keeps Triple Crown dream alive.

I’ll Have Another proved the skeptics wrong by winning the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday in exactly the same way he won the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago. The Kentucky-bred chestnut colt chased down pre-race favorite Bodemeister in the stretch crossing the finish line first by a neck. In the process, I'll Have Another kept alive hopes for horse racing’s first Triple Crown champion in more than three decades. “More than anything, I’m glad I didn’t disappoint people,” said Mario Gutierrez, I’ll Have Another’s jockey.  “Like I say, it’s not about me. It is about the horse.  From day one, I’ve believed in him.  I’m so happy for him because he’s just a great horse.” Affirmed, in 1978, was the last colt to capture the …

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Weigh In On Orioles vs. Nationals

The surprise success of the Orioles and Nationals has the region buzzing.

The Orioles and Nationals "rivalry" has required quotations through the first few years of interleague play around the beltway. This year is different. Entering the three-game weekend set, beginning Friday night at Nationals Park, the two clubs are battling atop their divisions against clubs with star-studded rosters and larger payrolls. So as one of the most important series between these neighboring ball clubs gets underway, the Patch sites in the Maryland area are curious: who are you pulling for in this year's Battle of the Beltway? Are you cheering for Bryce Harper and the Nationals? Or are you behind Adam Jones and the Orioles? While we're at it, which team do you think stands the best chance of staying in the pennant race late into …

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South Carroll Downs Century, Advances to Semifinals

The Knights and Cavaliers advanced in lacrosse, while Century and South Carroll earned a spot in the semifinals in baseball.

South Carroll edged Century 1-0 in the Class 2A West softball quarterfinal Wednesday, securing a spot in the regional semifinals. The game included a 55-minute pitching duel, with South Carroll collecting five hits in the contest, three of which came from Summer Crosswhite. Century had one hit, a bunt by Amanda Pruitt. It was the third time the two teams have squared off.  "All three games been a pitching duel," South Carroll coach Matt Cannistraci said. "Liberty is going to be a pitching duel again tomorrow. Two of the top girls in the county are in the region and (are) going to face each other tomorrow.’’ The semifinal is at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Liberty High, with the winner advancing to the regional final. Kristen Griffith struck out …

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UPDATE: Rain Delays County's Regional Softball, Baseball Finals

Soggy fields and a constant drizzle forced officials to reschedule varsity softball and baseball regional championship games to Tuesday. Some softball games have been further delayed.

(UPDATED, 2 p.m., Wed., 5/15) -- Regional finals in baseball and softball were postponed throughout Carroll County due to rain Monday, and some games rescheduled for Tuesday have been further postponed to Wednesday.  The following is a list of rescheduled games, according to the Carroll County Monocacy Valley athletic league's website. Softball Varsity Regional Championships TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Baseball Varsity Regional Championships TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

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Liberty Girls Win Second Straight County Track Title

The Liberty High Lions ran away with Carroll County Indoor Track & Field Championships Thursday. Century High boys placed second.

The Liberty High girls won their second straight Carroll County Indoor Track & Field championship on Thursday afternoon at Century High. The Lions won in convincing fashion, with a total of 168.50 points. Second place went to Francis Scott Key with 93, and third went to Century with 72. The rest of the scores are: Manchester Valley, 68, Westminster, 55, North Carroll, 40, South Carroll, 32.50, and Winters Mill with 29. The Westminster boys claimed their first title since 2006 when they were co-champions with Francis Scott Key. The Owls had 143 points to Century’s 113.66 followed by Winters Mill 83, Francis Scott Key 78, Liberty 56, North Carroll 46.33, South Carroll 21 and Manchester Valley with 17. The Liberty girls won 10 of the 18 …

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Eldersburg Resident Named Ms. Preakness Pink Warrior

The Pimlico Race Course and the Maryland affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure have made Kathleen Kelly the official Maryland Jockey Club ambassador for this year's race.

  An Eldersburg mother of two will represent more than her hometown at the 137th Preakness Stakes events in Baltimore next week. Kathleen Kelly has been named Ms. Preakness Pink Warrior by Pimlico Race Course and the Maryland affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, which means she will appear at several race-related activities throughout the week. Her itinerary includes "Black-Eyed Susan Day" on Friday, May 18, the post position draw on Wednesday, the Alibi Breakfast on Thursday, and on the storied cupola for the presentation of the Woodlawn Vase following the middle jewel of racing’s Triple Crown itself on Saturday, May 19. The purpose of "Black-Eyed Susan Day" is to raise funds to aid awareness and research, with 75 percent of funds …

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High School Spring Sports Standings, Schedules and Scores

The varsity Carroll County Outdoor Track and Field Championships will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Century High.

Baseball   County Record     Overall Record       Wins   Losses   Wins   Losses   Liberty   11   3   13   4   Manchester Valley   10   4   12   5   Westminster   10   4   12   7   Century   8   6   10   9   South Carroll   7   7   7   10   Winters Mill   6   8   7   9   Francis Scott Key   2   11   2   14   North Carroll   2   12   4   13   Scores Liberty 6, Century 5 Westminster 7, South Carroll 4 Liberty 2, Westminster 0 Manchester 4, South Carroll 2 Century 2, North Carroll 0 South Carroll 4, Liberty 1 Century 9, Winters Mill 4 Monday Archbishop Spaulding at Century, 4:30 p.m. Liberty vs. Catoctin, 4:45 p.m. Softball   County Record   Overall Record       Wins   Losses   Wins   Losses   Liberty   13   1   15   2   North Carroll   11   3…

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Eldersburg's Stick Aims for Three-Peat at Preakness 5K

Sherry Stick has been to racetracks since her parents took their then 3-year-old daughter to one near the family's Delaware home. Going to Pimlico Race Course for the Preakness has been a regular activity for Stick since she graduated Salisbury in 2000 an

High School Spring Sports Standings, Scores and Schedules

Century remains undefeated in girls lacrosse while Liberty reigns in tennis and softball.

Baseball   County Record     Overall Record       Wins   Losses   Wins   Losses   Liberty   8   2   11   3   Manchester Valley   8   3   10   4   Westminster   7   3   9   6   South Carroll   6   5   6   8   Century   6   6   8   8   Winters Mill   4   7   5   9   North Carroll   2   8   4   9   Francis Scott Key   1   9   1   12   Scores Century 15, Francis Scott Key 0 (5) Liberty 13, Winters Mill 0 (5) North Carroll 13, South Carroll 3 Century 15, South Carroll 2 Liberty 3, North Carroll 2 Manchester Valley 6, Century 1 South Carroll 3, Francis Scott Key 2 Monday Century at Liberty, 4:30 p.m. South Carroll at Westminster, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday North Carroll at Century, 4:30 p.m. South Carroll at Manchester Valley, 4:30 p.m. Liberty at …

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