Baseball

Student Athlete of the Week: Andrew Munns

Centennial high school recent graduate Andrew Munns played for the Apaches baseball team during his senior year. Munns played baseball at an early age but spent some time away from competing in the sport. “I’ve been playing since I was eight or nine, then I stopped playing,” Munns said. “Then my coaches … got me to play out here again.” Munn’s father got him into baseball in his youth. However, his father wished he prepared him for another sport after Munns endured a growth spurt that put him over six feet tall. “My dad he said he didn’t know I

Dodgers Drop Second Straight Game to Rockies

 The Colorado Rockies made hits that were out of the Dodgers reach and found ways to round the bases, spoiling Mookie Betts night with their 2-1 victory. General Manager Dave Roberts noted that he remains confident in the club’s offensive ability.

Muncy Homers Twice in Dodgers to 6-3 Win Over Giants

The Los Angeles Dodgers looked to bounce back after falling to the San Francisco Giants on Monday night and did exactly that. Joey Gallo drilled a three-run homer in the second inning and Max Muncy added two solo shots to lift the Dodgers to a 6-3 win over the Giants on Tuesday night at Chavez Ravine.

Smith, Thompson Lift Dodgers to 9-4 Victory Over Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers used two huge innings to beat the San Diego Padres 9-4 on Sunday night at Chavez Ravine. Will Smith homered in the fourth, his second in consecutive nights and Trayce Thompson put the game away with a three-run homer in the seventh.

Dodgers Secure a “Win For Vin,” Besting Padres 8-1

The Los Angeles Dodgers return to Dodgers Stadium days after the passing of legendary sportscaster Vin Scully to defeat the San Diego Padres 8-1. This first game of their weekend series was dedicated to Scully’s life and legacy.

Student Athlete of the Week: Harrison Allen

Recent Dorsey graduate Harrison Allen used his raw talent in baseball to pitch for the Dorsey Dons. Last fall, he helped the Dons football team earn a 10-3 overall record and a 5-0 Coliseum League record to qualify them for the Division I playoffs.