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ers but have played some ing younger players in Major League Baseball The AL has now won Davis snaps on the defensive line that region. Davis played Game even made a special rules 20 of the last 23 All-Star CONTINUED FROM COVER since arriving in Green Bay. linebacker at the University CONTINUED FROM COVER tweak for Ohtani, allow- Games with one tie Rookies report to training of Arkansas and served as ing him to be replaced as thrown in. the category in 2019. camp July 23 and veterans a graduate assistant at the baseball’s ultimate launch- a pitcher and to remain While everything is The defense ranked report July 27. University of Georgia. He ing pad. in the game as the DH measured with precision ninth in the NFL in points “My biggest thing is to was a part of the recruit- A 27-year-old right- afterhe was done pitching. these days, Guerrero’s allowed per game (19.6) in add value to our defensive ing process that brought hander in his fourth big He grounded out twice — third-inning drive against Davis’ fi rst season, which line room and to (defen- cornerback to league season, Ohtani Pittsburgh second base- Milwaukee’s Corbin was the first time the sive line) coach (Jerry) Georgia. Four years later, has dazzled. He leads the man Adam Frazier ranged Burnes was jaw-dropping Packers’ defense had been Montgomery as well,” he the speedy Stokes was major leagues with 33 to make a nice backhanded even before Statcast ranked that high since said. drafted No. 29 overall by homers and is 4-1 in 13 pickup that prevented a revealed it went 468 feet, 2010, according to the Davis said Berry has the Packers in April’s draft. starts as a pitcher, a two- hit against Max Scherzer the longest since All-Star team website. brought energy to the The Packers also have a way performance not starting the night. Games were wired in 2015. “I have coached lineback- defense through mini- handful of young players seen since Babe Ruth in Ohtani was pulled for a As the ball landed at ers throughout my career, camps and Organized Team from the SEC, including 1919 and ‘20, before the pinch-hitter in the fi fth. the top of the left-field but at this level, there is a Activities in the spring Stokes, Kingsley, fi rst-year Bambino largely gave up Shohei’s shoes, mean- seats under the huge lot to learn,” he said. and has brought strong linebacker De’Jon Harris the mound for slugging. while, were headed to video board, Tatis — the Davis worked with the communications to the and second-year linebacker “This has been the best the Hall of Fame, which NL shortstop and another team’s middle linebacking unit. , both from experience, most memo- collected his cleats and of the “juniors” among corp, a position of famil- “The energy, passion, Arkansas. rable,” he said through other gear for display in a record 42 first-time iarity for him since he communication, detail and “It is more of a talking translator Ippei Mizuhara. Cooperstown. All-Stars — turned slowly played linebacker at both organization that coach point around the hallways, “Obviously, I’ve never Ohtani combined with and put both hands over Sweeny and the University Berry has brought up to this before and after practice, played in the playoffs or Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson, his head. of Arkansas, in his first point just makes you look things like that,” Davis World Series, so once I Nathan Eovaldi, Gregory Guerrero’s homer was two seasons under inside forward to a great season as said. “It was tremendous do that, that’s probably Soto, Chris Bassitt, Andrew the 200th in All-Star linebackers coach Kirk a team and a great season to see Stokes develop over going to surpass it. But Kittredge, Matt Barnes history and he followed Olivadotti. as a defensive unit under time to become a first- this has been the most and Liam Hendriks on an With injuries to that coach Berry’s leadership,” rounder. And Keke, he’s memorable.” eight-hitter. in the bat path of his position in 2020, primar- Davis said. from Houston, Texas, so Ohtani was a double A win started with father, Vladimir Guerrero, ily to free agent pickup Davis, a 2006 graduate of we are somewhat from the triple-digit threat in a Japanese pitcher who homered off Brad Christian Kirksey, Davis’ Sweeny High School and a same area, so those become Denver, hitting a 513-foot ended with a save by an Penny in the 2006 game coaching of rookies Krys four-year letterwinner for talking points with those drive during Monday Australian. Hendriks was at Pittsburgh. They joined Barnes and the Razorbacks from 2006 players. night’s Home Run Derby helped by a lucky bounce Bobby Bonds (1973) and played a vital role in their to 2009, still has aspirations “My No. 1 goal as an and throwing a 100.2 mph off the backstop that Barry Bonds (1998 at becoming starters during to become a head coach. employee, as a coach and pitch to Nolan Arenado. turned what would’ve Coors) and Ken Griffey Sr. the season and deep into He believes his next step is a part of this Packers orga- “He was as good as been a wild pitch into an (1980) and Ken Griffey Jr. the Packers’ playoff run. to be a position coach, get nization is to serve and do advertised,” Arenado said. out at second. (1992) as the only father- “I think any coach would a job as a defensive coordi- the best that I can to help Following a full day, “It’s a world game now,” son duos with All-Star agree that it is important nator and eventually be a others around me. If I am Ohtani slept until Hendriks said. “There’s a homers. to be able to connect to all head coach, he said. helping other guys, in the 10:30 a.m. lot of us us over here and Guerrero added an of your players, young and “I’m looking forward end, I will be awarded. “It was a lot more tiring hopefully there’s more to RBI grounder in the fi fth old, as a coach,” Davis said. to my third season. It has But it is not about me; compared to the regular come with the exposure against Miami’s Trevor “It’s funny because you been a tremendous blessing it is about everyone else season, but if everyone that Shohei and guys from Rogers, and Boston’s are always getting older to be here,” he said. “I try around me — the other had fun I’m good with it,” the DR and Venezuela can Xander Bogaerts followed every year, but the players to take one day at a time, coaches that I coach with he said. bring to this game.” with an RBI single for a coming in are usually at the one step at a time — on and the players that I am Ohtani retired Fernando Despite another season 4-0 lead. Both runs were same age. foot in front of the other fortunate enough to work Tatis Jr., Max Muncy and of strikeouts that have unearned after short- “It is very important to is what I like to say. It’s with every day. That’s what Arenado, a Colorado fan alarmed baseball’s leader- stop Brandon Crawford be able to relate and stay all about understanding it is about.” favorite, in order in the ship, NL batters whiffed 12 misplayed Teoscar connected with those guys. the opportunity that I am bottom half, throwing 10 times while AL hitters had Hernández’s grounder for It comes down to working blessed with. Jake Dowling is a sports of 14 pitches for strikes. just three strikeouts. an error. hard, attention to detail Davis’ knowledge from writer for The Facts. Contact and going out there and his playing days in the him at 979-237-0161 or at jake. doing your job. And all SEC has the team target- [email protected] these players want is for someone to be able to help Brazoria County Crime Stoppers them do their job, and as long as you can do that as a coach, then you’ll have the WANTED FUGITIVES chance to be successful in FREE HOME CARE the profession.” Brazoria County Crime Stoppers As a defensive quality 3620 CR 45, Angleton, TX 77515 coach, Davis helps break FOR VETERANS down fi lm and analyze an www.brazoriacountycrimestoppers.com opposing offense’s tenden- AND SURVIVING SPOUSES Aleman, Eduardo Bergen, Terrisa cies, develop the playbook, DOB: 10/12/1999 DOB: 07/05/1981 compile team and player The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has a special benefit for Veterans 3RVVRI&RQWUROOHG6XEVWDQFH 1-800-460-2222 )UDXG reports, and coordinate Date Absconded: March 2020 Date Absconded: -DQXDU\ and surviving spouses that require regular assistance with activities of Years of Supervision: 2 Years We’ll Protect Your Identity you do not have to give Years of Supervision: 2 Years the opponent’s scout team daily living. ·µOEV your name to be eligible for a reward. ·µOEV in practice. He also assists Packers special teams coor- This benefit currently assists those who are eligible with up to $26,000 per dinator Maurice Drayton. year to help them remain independent and at home. Under new defensive coordinator Joe Berry, who Families today have many demands consuming their time including car- replaced Pettine after his ing for their aging partners. We assist those who wish to maintain their Corral, Mario Cunningham, Brandi Fuentes, Mario Gordon, Cedrick contract expired follow- independence at home to help alleviate stress. DOB: 05/21/1992 DOB: 09/26/1995 DOB: 07/14/1964 DOB: 09/23/1991 ing the 2020 season, Davis 3URK6XEVWDQFH,WHPLQ&RUU)DFLOLW\ $JJU$VVDXOWZ'HDGO\:HDSRQ 7KHIW3URSHUW\ Driving While Intoxicated will be transitioning to the If you or a loved one meets the below eligibility requirements, give us a Date Absconded: $SULO Date Absconded: -DQXDU\ Date Absconded: 2FWREHU Date Absconded: 6HSW call at 979-258-6728. Years of Supervision: 5 Years Years of Supervision: 5 Years Years of Supervision: 5 Years Years of Supervision: 15 Months defensive line unit, coach- 6·µOEV ·µOEV ·µOEV ·µOEV ing Pro Bowler Kenny Clark •90 days or more of active duty, with at least one day of service during a and fellow Southeastern wartime period. Conference player Keke •Must have a medical condition which requires assistance with activities Kingsley, who will be look- of daily living that is not related to military service ing for a breakout year in •Meet income-to-medical expense ratio his third season. The unit •Must meet asset requirement Guess, Merissa Rodriguez, Anthony Thibert, Laurence Ybarra, Whitny also has veterans Tyler DOB: 06/14/1993 DOB: 07/14/1990 DOB: 06/27/1962 DOB: 03/20/1976 Lancaster and , Driving While Intoxicated Driving While Intoxicated Driving While Intoxicated 2nd 3RVVRI&RQWUROOHG6XEVWDQFH (979)258-6728 Date Absconded: August 2019 Date Absconded: June 2018 Date Absconded: 6HSW Date Absconded: August 2018 and Davis may also coach Years of Supervision: 24 Months Years of Supervision: 12 Months Years of Supervision: 15 Months Years of Supervision: 3 Years a pair of All-Pros in Preston ·µOEV ·µOEV ·µOEV ·µOEV and Za’Darious Smith, who This information is provided by the Absconder Unit, a joint division of the Brazoria County are both outside lineback- $GXOW3UREDWLRQ'HSDUWPHQWDQGWKH%UD]RULD&RXQW\6KHULII·V2IÀFH 101 Oyster Creek Drive, Lake Jackson, TX 77566 Helping keep our neighborhoods safe. RATES & INFO 979-265-7401 email classifi[email protected] CLASSIFIEDS

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