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By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
PAWTUCKET â Some PawSox notes to pass along as the locals close out an eight-game homestand with a matinee against Indianapolis.
-- Tuesdayâs starter was supposed to be Rubby De La Rosa, but those plans were scrapped after the hard-throwing Pawtucket pitcher tweaked a muscle in his side while throwing on flat ground on Monday.
âBetter safe than sorry with him,â said manager Gary DiSarcina. âItâs nothing to get concerned about. He came in (Tuesday) and said he felt better.â
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
PAWTUCKET â As radio broadcaster Paul Harvey would say, âAnd now, the rest of the story.â
Following Pawtucketâs 5-3 win over Gwinnett on Tuesday, Jose Iglesias spoke about his absence from the lineup for three straight games earlier this month, such a course of action coming on the heels of manager Gary DiSarcina pulling the shortstop in the middle of a game.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
PAWTUCKET â Some PawSox notes to pass along on this Sunday:
-- Jackie Bradley Jr. is not in the lineup for the second straight day. According to manager Gary DiSarcina, the outfielder has a touch of bicep tendinitis. Bradley hasnât played in the field since the first game of Pawtucketâs eight-game home stand, which concludes Sunday against Durham. He also sat out last Sunday and Monday before returning to the lineup as the clubâs DH for the Tuesday and Thursday games (Wednesday was an off-day).
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
PAWTUCKET â Which Alfredo Aceves will PawSox fans get to see on Thursday night?
Will they see a pitcher who is prone to coming apart at the seams when things go south on the mound, or will the Aceves who in good times with the Red Sox made his mark as a starting and relieving option show up?
Thursday will mark Acevesâ first appearance on the rubber since last Tuesdayâs 13-0 rain-marred debacle at Fenway Park. The troubled pitcher has been in Pawtucket since last Saturday and in the eyes of manager Gary DiSarcina has been a model citizen.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
SMITHFIELD â A high school volleyball tournament that will include representatives from Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Jersey will take place this Saturday at Bryant University, starting at 9 am.
Representing Rhode Island will be Barrington, Bishop Hendricken, Central, Coventry, East Providence, North Kingstown, Pilgrim, Tolman and West Warwick.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
PAWTUCKET â David Ortiz is resuming his rehab assignment Tuesday afternoon after two straight days of being MIA from Pawtucketâs lineup. Heâs batting third and serving as the PawSoxâ designated hitter.
His left heel heavily bandaged after going through some pregame agility drills, Ortiz sat at his locker and held court with several reporters for about eight minutes. The conversation with the Red Sox slugger started off about his health before switching over to the tragic events that marred Mondayâs Boston Marathon.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
PAWTUCKET â Before anyone gets too alarmed, let David Ortiz explain what âgood soreâ means.
âGeneral soreness ⊠we did a lot today,â the Red Sox designated hitter clarified as to why he came out following three at-bats in Pawtucketâs 5-4 win over Rochester Thursday night at McCoy Stadium. âI was getting cold out there and I was getting a little sore.â
PROVIDENCE â The Principalsâ Committee on Athletics (PCOA), the governing board of the RIIL, met on Wednesday morning to review and discuss the bid proposals submitted to the R.I. Interscholastic League to administer and assign football officials for all RIIL football games.
During this process, the PCOA allowed the RI Football Officials Association the opportunity to address their issues, concerns and their proposal.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
PROVIDENCE â Ricky Ledo will leave Providence College without playing a single minute for his hometown Friars.
School officials confirmed Tuesday afternoon that Ledo will forego his four years of collegiate eligibility and enter the 2013 NBA Draft.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
MOOSIC, Pa. â In the eyes of some, Allen Webster passed his Triple-A debut with flying colors.
As far as the promising pitcher is concerned, the fact he ended up tossing five shutout innings of two-run ball with five strikeouts and three walks doesnât paint the entire picture. Regarded as the top pitching prospect in Bostonâs minor-league system, Webster said that things could have gone better Friday night as Pawtucket rallied for its second straight win against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 9-4.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
MOOSIC, Pa. â Gary DiSarcina saw enough of Allen Webster during spring training to draw the same conclusion that is undoubtedly shared by many in the Red Sox organization.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
MOOSIC, Pa. â Gary DiSarcina wonât forget his first win at Pawtucketâs manager.
Per the PC athletic department:
PROVIDENCE - It was announced on Tuesday that seven former Friars will be inducted into the 2013 class of the New England Basketball Hall of Fame. The seven Friars who will be inducted are Bruce "Soup" Campbell '78, Marty Conlon â90, Bill Eason â78, Doreen Ferguson â88, Ryan Gomes â05, Eric Murdock â91 and Dickey Simpkins â94.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
PAWTUCKET â A quick look at the group that will comprise the 2013 Pawtucket Red Sox come Thursdayâs season opener in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
PITCHERS
Pedro Beato
Chris Carpenter
Anthony Carter
Rubby De La Rosa
Jose De La Torre
Terry Doyle
Graham Godfrey
Chris Hernandez
Jeremy Kehrt
Oscar Villarreal
Alex Wilson
Steven Wright
CATCHERS
Dan Butler
Ryan Lavarnway
INFIELDERS
Jonathan Diaz
Mak Hamilton
Jon Hee
Justin Henry
Brock Holt
Brandon Snyder
Drew Sutton
OUTFIELDERS
Bryce Brentz
Alex Hassan
Jeremy Hazelbaker
J.C. Linares
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
PROVIDENCE â Itâs onto the next game for the PC Friars.
Trailing 62-61 with 6:09 remaining and with two of their better players saddled in foul trouble, the Friars closed hard to secure a 77-68 win over a determined Robert Morris squad in second-round NIT action Monday. PCâs reward is a âRound of 8â contest at Baylor Wednesday. The winner of that game advances to the Final Four next week at Madison Square Garden.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
PROVIDENCE â The Friars hit just one three-pointer during the first half of Mondayâs second-round NIT contest against Robert Morris, but make no mistake, it was a big one.
Showing off his range, Bryce Cotton created just enough space at the top of the key to unleash a deep trey that nestled through the net as time expired. The juniorâs make knotted the score at 34-all at the half.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
Ed Cooley made it perfectly clear following Providenceâs ouster from the Big East Tournament that itâs either NIT or bust for his Friars. While some may interpret Cooleyâs choice of words â âI didnât come to Providence College to play in another basketball tournament.â â as the head coach brushing aside the CBI (College Basketball Invitational), recent history suggests that playing in a postseason event thatâs not affiliated with the Field of 68 (NCAA Tournament) or Field of 32 (NIT) does have some merit.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
NEW YORK â Stop if youâve seen or heard this before, Providence fans.
Another stay in the Big East Tournament turned out to be quick and not-so-sweet for the Friars, who were taken out by Cincinnati, 61-44, Wednesday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. PC now will see if a 17-14 record is good enough to earn a NIT berth while Cincy earns a Big East tourney semifinal-round date with top-seeded Georgetown on Thursday.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
NEW YORK â After getting off to a dreadful start, the Providence Friars finished the first half on a high note to trail Cincinnati by 31-23 at halftime at Madison Square Garden.
PROVIDENCE â It was announced Sunday that Providence College junior guard Bryce Cotton was named All-Big East First Team. His teammate, redshirt junior Kadeem Batts, earned honorable mention honors from the league.
