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An Embarrassment of Glitches; Nats Drop Tenth in a Row! A Recap

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An Embarrassment of Glitches; Nats Drop Tenth in a Row! A Recap

At a certain point, it becomes hard to stay positive. When the team with the worst record in baseball comes into your ballpark and launches seven homers en route to your tenth straight loss, I find myself dangerously close to that point.

Regardless it’s not my job to tell you how to feel, merely to tell you how it happened. It was an auspicious start for the good guys as starter Mike Soroka put up a scoreless frame in the first, aided by two strikeouts and a caught stealing from catcher Keibert Ruiz.

The offense followed up in the bottom of the first as Luis Garcia reached on an error and came around to score on a wild pitch thrown by Rox starter Antonio Senzatela. Unfortunately this lead was short-lived as the second inning saw the first of seven Colorado homers on the night, this one off the bat of Thairo Estrada to tie the game at 1.

The score remained that way until the top of the fourth when Michael Toglia sent a two-run shot to center, and to Soroka’s credit that would be all they’d get off of him tonight over six strong innings.

On the other side of the ball, Antonio Senzatela, who entered tonight with an ERA of 7.77, kept our offense off the board for the next three frames, closing the book on both starters for the evening.

  • Antonio Senzatela: 5 innings, 3 hits, 1 run (unearned), 3 walks, no strikeouts, 83 pitches
  • Mike Soroka: 6 innings, 5 hits, 3 runs (all earned), 2 walks, 9 strikeouts, 93 pitches

The game remained 3-1 in Colorado’s favor into the seventh inning when Davey Martinez pushed the Cole Henry button, one of the most reliable options out of the Nats bullpen all year. That was not the case tonight. A walk and a hit by pitch set the stage for Hunter Goodman to hit his third homer in two nights, extending the lead to 6-1. That did not last long as Ryan McMahon would make it back-to-back jacks and a 7-1 game just four batters after Henry entered the game.

The home run derby continued in the eighth with Mickey Moniak hitting his second of the series, this one off of Eduardo Salazar. You could audibly hear booing from the normally polite Nats fans. And at this point in the game, the Nats are down 10-1 to the last place Rockies, in danger of falling to 0-5 on the home stand that featured two last place opponents, while also extending their losing streak to ten games.

As you can expect, the few fans still remaining in Nats Park were making their feelings known, not what I imagine Brady House has been envisioning for his first couple nights as a big leaguer.

“Honestly for me, I try to look at the positives. … It stinks, nobody wants to lose 10 in a row. No way, I don’t. I know those guys don’t. We’re not going to quit. We’re gonna keep on fighting. That’s who we are. I don’t quit. I don’t quit on those guys. We’re gonna keep fighting every day.”

— manager Dave Martinez

Speaking of our newest big leaguer, if you’re looking for anything positive out of tonight we got to see House punch a single into left center for his first hit as a big leaguer, and later added another single in the ninth for his first multi-hit night and first major league RBI.

Down 10-1, the Nats offense did what they do best and what we’ve all become accustomed to seeing, the trademarked late inning ‘too little too late rally.’ A Nathaniel Lowe solo homer in the eighth followed by a four run ninth inning aided by RBI hits from CJ Abrams and Brady House, punctuated by a homer from Luis Garcia. Unfortunately the rally would end there.

Like it or not, I refuse to leave you without pointing out the positives from the evening, the aforementioned Brady House was on base three times tonight, an encouraging night from the man tasked with hopefully being the everyday third baseman for the club. Mike Soroka battled and gave the team a chance, going six innings of three run ball while striking out a season high nine batters. Zach Brzykcy tossed a scoreless ninth inning, extending his scoreless outings streak to six. Abrams, House, Josh Bell, Nathaniel Lowe, and Jacob Young all posted multi-hit performances tonight as well as part of a 12 hit output from the offense.

As always, the blessing of this sport is that there’s always tomorrow. Game three of this set will be played tomorrow night at 6:45, the Nats will send Mitchell Parker (4-7, 4.84 ERA) to the mound to oppose right hander German Marquez (2-8, 6.62 ERA) for the Rockies. I urge all of you reading this to keep the faith, if for no other reason than for the sake of all of our young guys getting their first taste of big league baseball. I know I too would probably lose hope if my own fan base quit on me in my first or second year so regardless of your thoughts on ownership, management, etc, let’s all sleep this one off and get up tomorrow ready to support the boys and end this skid.

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Men’s Volleyball Individual Match Tickets On Sale

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HONOLULU – Individual match tickets for the 2026 University of Hawai’i men’s volleyball season are currently on sale. Tickets may be purchased at www.etickethawaii.com or at the Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center box office (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.). 
 
Season tickets are still on sale starting as low as $150.  Click here to purchase season tickets.
 
In addition, several promotions are also available for individual match tickets.
 
Save & Serve Wednesdays: $5 Tickets available while supplies last
Military: 30% off all matches & 50% off on April 17th match
Hawai’i Hero’s Night: 50% off for First Responders on January 8th match
*All special offers are based on availability and only in select seating areas.
 
Link to purchase individual games online: https://hawaiiathletics.evenue.net/events/MVBI
 
Individual Ticket Prices:
Lower Level (only single seats available)
Lower Level Sideline – $25
Lower Level Baseline 
        Adult – $24
        Senior citizen (65 and over) – $20
        Youth (ages 4-High School) – $15
 
Upper Level Sideline
        Adult – $20
        Senior citizen (65 and over) – $15
        Youth (ages 4-High School) – $10
Upper Level Baseline
        Adult – $17
        Senior citizen (65 and over) – $10
        Youth (ages 4–High School) – $8
 
 

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Kalei Edson, Kamille Gibson Join Houston Volleyball

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HOUSTON – Junior setter Kalei Edson and junior outside hitter Kamille Gibson have signed to join Houston Volleyball for the 2026 season, Head Coach David Rehr announced Thursday.
 
“We are really excited to add two players that have played at a high level for two seasons,” Rehr said. “Kalei will compete as our setter while Kamille will make an impact on either pin. This is just the beginning for the 2026 volleyball team.”
 
KALEI EDSON | SETTER | JUNIOR | AUBURN
Edson arrives in Houston following two seasons with the Auburn Tigers. She played in all of the team’s 28 matches in 2025, contributing the second most assists on the team with 482, an average of 4.72 per set. Edson also added 177 digs, 19 aces and five double-doubles throughout the season. In 2024, she earned the SEC Freshman of the Week honor on Oct. 14 and excelled at the service line, leading her team with 30 aces at a rate of 0.32 aces per set. 
 
Overall, Edson has 956 assists in 54 career matches, also recording 49 aces and 331 digs.
 
Edson collected numerous prep and club accolades, including USA Volleyball Junior National All-America and 2023 USAV GJNC All-Tournament Team honors. She was also a 3A All-State and All-South Region honoree and a PrepVolleyball First Team All-State selection. Ranked as the #9 overall prospect in Illinois, Edson was the #3 setter in the country. Across her prep career, she posted over 700 assists along with 800 kills, 100 aces and 100 blocks. 
 
KAMILLE GIBSON | OUTSIDE HITTER | JUNIOR | OKLAHOMA
Gibson, a two-year contributor at Oklahoma after a season at Tennessee, brings a significant offensive mind to Houston while also being a prolific presence on defense. Across two seasons, she tallied 421 kills along with 97 blocks for 500.5 points. Primarily a right-side, Gibson averaged 2.29 kills per set while at Oklahoma. 
 
Last season, Gibson posted 194 kills for a .387 kill percentage while adding 60 blocks. She played in 26 of the Sooner’s 27 matches and started in 16, missing just eight sets across the entire season. 
 
A Crossroads, Texas, native, she prepped at Braswell High School while playing club for TAV. She finished her high school career with 1,161 kills, 500 digs and 137 blocks and was named to the District 5-6A first team in 2021 and to the second team in 2020. 
 
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Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarVB on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team’s Facebook page at UHCougarVBFans also can follow the team on Instagram at @UHCougarVB.
 

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Kentucky Volleyball beats Wisconsin in thriller, will face Texas A&M in National Championship

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Kentucky Volleyball is headed to the national championship after a hard-fought five-set win over Wisconsin on Thursday night, as the Wildcats defeated the Badgers 3-2 in a match that tested every ounce of their resilience.

The opening set belonged to Wisconsin as the Badgers took control early and forced Kentucky to play from behind. The Wildcats struggled to find their rhythm but quickly regrouped. Kentucky responded in the second set with improved offensive execution and steady defense to even the match and shift momentum back in their favor.

Wisconsin answered by taking the third set and once again putting pressure on Kentucky with the season hanging in the balance. Facing a must-win fourth set, the Wildcats jumped out to a 13 to 10 lead and appeared ready to take control. Wisconsin refused to fold and battled back until the set was tied at 24 to 24. With the moment at its biggest, Kentucky delivered two straight points to force a decisive fifth set.

The Wildcats opened the final set on fire, racing out to a 9 to 2 lead. Wisconsin made one last push and closed the gap late, but Kentucky held its composure and finished off the match with a 15 -13 win to secure a spot in the NCAA National Championship Game.

Kentucky was led by Eva Hudson, who turned in a dominant performance with a season high of 29 kills. The SEC Player of the Year and National Player of the Year finalist consistently rose to the moment and carried the Wildcats offensively when they needed it most.

Defensively, Molly Touzzo anchored the back row with 17 digs, providing stability and extending key rallies throughout the match.

There is no question that head coach Craig Skinner has built something special in Lexington. Kentucky Volleyball has established itself as a national power, and Thursday night’s win was another example of the toughness and belief that define this program.

The Wildcats will now face Texas A&M in the national championship match on Sunday at 3:30 PM ET as the BBN continues to rally around this team.

Kentucky volleyball is one win away from the ultimate prize.



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Jordan Anthony named The Bowerman winner for 2025

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GRAPEVINE, Texas – An extraordinary season produced by Arkansas sprinter Jordan Anthony was deemed worthy of The Bowerman, collegiate track & field’s highest individual honor, as announced by USTFCCCA on Thursday evening at the Gaylord Texan Resort.

Anthony becomes the third Razorback to achieve the prestigious honor as he joins Jarrion Lawson (2016) and Jaydon Hibbert (2023) as previous Arkansas winners of The Bowerman. Three other men’s programs – Florida, Florida State, and Oregon – have had a pair of winners each since the award was first presented in 2009.

The Bowerman 2025 men’s finalist included Auburn’s Ja’Kobe Tharp and Baylor’s Nathaniel Ezekiel, who would have been the first recipient of the honor for their respective schools.

In becoming the first sprinter to claim NCAA titles in the 60m indoors and 100m outdoors during the same season since 2017, Anthony generated UA records in both events. His remarkable campaign included a pair of national sprint titles and three SEC titles while claiming high point honors at both SEC Outdoor and NCAA Outdoor Championship meets.

Anthony ran 6.47 in the NCAA Indoor 60m prelims before winning the final in 6.49. The 6.47 performance was just off the collegiate record of 6.45 shared by three sprinters.

Outdoors, Anthony improved the UA record in the 100m to 9.95 as he swept the 100m and 200m at the SEC Outdoor Championships, producing a 19.93 in the 200m as the second fastest time in Arkansas history behind a 19.89 by Wallace Spearmon Jr.

Anchoring the Razorbacks to a SEC third-place finish in the 4 x 100m relay, Anthony totaled 21.5 points and earned the Commissioner’s Trophy as the men’s high point scorer in the conference meet.

Anthony was named SEC Outdoor Runner of the Year via voting by league coaches and became the first Razorback to earn the honor since 2012. An additional honor for Anthony during the 2025 season included South Central Indoor Track Athlete of the Year.

Under all-conditions, Anthony blazed to an equal second fastest time ever by a collegian in the 100m with a 9.75w (2.1 wind) during the NCAA West First Round. That time equaled the world-leading mark for the 2025 season under all-conditions.

Multiple Winners | Men’s Programs

3 | Arkansas Jarrion Lawson (2016), Jaydon Hibbert (2023), Jordan Anthony (2025)
2 | Oregon Galen Rupp (2009), Ashton Eaton (2010)
2 | Florida Marquis Dendy (2015), Grant Holloway (2019)
2 | Florida State Ngoni Makusha (2011), Trey Cunningham (2022)



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Conway Selected for Philly-SIDA Academic All-Area Men’s Cross Country Team

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GLASSBORO, NJ — For the fifth year in a row, Rowan was represented by Matthew Conway on the Philly-SIDA Academic All-Area Men’s Cross Country Team.

The Philly-SIDA Academic All-Area teams are nominated for, and voted on, by the sports information directors at 30 institutions in the Philadelphia region. Student-athletes must be in at least their second year at their current institution and hold a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.30 or higher to be considered for nomination.

Conway, a chemical engineering major, capped his final cross country season with a second-straight appearance in the NCAA Division III Championship, where he placed 94th in this year’s nationals. He was a seventh-place finisher at the NCAA Metro Regional to help the Profs place fifth overall. A first-team All-NJAC selection after runner-up finish at the conference championships where Rowan was second.

Conway was joined on the team with Owen Bluman, Micah Lachman, and Torin Pelton-Flavin from Haverford, Sebastian DeSimone from Gwynedd Mercy, Jacob Dinerman from Rutgers-Camden, Bryan Hernandez from Williamson College of the Trades, Cohen Manges from Swarthmore, and Ryle Mellinger of Eastern. Dinerman was voted the performer of the year.

 



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