|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
HOTJOBS
Brahms throws QS as Otters fall in extras
FLORENCE, Ky. – The Evansville Otters (24-46) lost in ten innings to the Florence Y’alls (29-39) on Friday night, 5-4.
It was a great day for Evansville starter Parker Brahms. He started off on the right foot, striking out two and sending the Y’alls down in order in the first inning.
The Otters gave their starter some support in the top half of the second. After JT Benson and Graham Brown reached to begin it, JJ Cruz stepped up and drove in Benson on a single into right. Later in the inning, G. Brown would score on a passed ball to make it 2-0.
Brahms would continue his brilliance in the second, collecting another strikeout. In the third, Florence would score but only were able to get one off of Brahms.
Fast forwarding to the road half of the seventh, the Otters scored again. G. Brown sent his ninth homer of the year around the left field foul pole to extend the lead to two.
With the score at 3-1, Brahms locked it down. From the last batter of the third to the first batter of the seventh he sent down 11 consecutive batters. In the seventh, Florence would load the bases with only one out but Brahms stranded all three to keep the score where it was.
Brahms finished with seven innings pitched, six strikeouts and only one run allowed.
In the ninth, the Y’alls scored two on a homer to tie it up at three and send it to extras.
The Otters did not give up though, after a sacrifice bunt, G. Brown came up with a chance to give the Otters the lead and delivered with a single up the middle to make it 4-3.
The lead wouldn’t hold in the home half. Florence scored two more and walked it off on a wild pitch to take it 5-4.
USI student-athletes earn OVC Medals of Honor
EVANSVILLE, Ind.- The University of Southern Indiana had a three-year high of 33 student-athletes recognized with Ohio Valley Conference Medals of Honor, seven earning the award twice. USI ranked fifth in the OVC for a three-year high.
The OVC Academic Medal of Honor is an annual award presented to student-athletes who achieve a 4.0 grade point average and participate in conference-sponsored sports.
A total of 409 awards were presented by the OVC, with 60 student-athletes winning multiple awards for their outstanding performance in various sports during the 2024-25 academic year. The 349 honored student athletes mark the second-highest total in league history (trailing only the 356 winners in 2020-21).
Eastern Illinois and Lindenwood tied for the most selections with 48, followed closely by Southeast Missouri (47). The sport of women’s soccer had the most honorees league-wide (65), followed by women’s track and field (64) and softball (40).
Over the past five years, there have been over 1,590 student-athletes who have earned the OVC Academic Medal of Honor.
EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.
Scott strikes out 10 as Otters drop finale
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Evansville Otters (24-45) fell in the final game of the series against the Lake Erie Crushers (40-27) on Thursday night, 4-0.
The Otters sent All-Star lefty Braden Scott to the mound for the start. He worked through three walks in the first inning but did not allow a run. In the second, he struck out two, followed by two more in the third.
He continued his great work into the sixth, to that point he had collected seven strikeouts. Lake Erie was able to collect a run to take the lead 1-0, but Scott struck out two more to bring his total to nine.
He finished the seventh inning with his 10th strikeout of the evening. This is the second game that Scott has reached 10 strikeouts this season. He now leads the Frontier League in strikeouts and has his third career 100 strikeout season.
He finished his line with seven innings, only allowing one run on four hits.
Lake Erie would score three more in the eighth and help on to a 4-0 win. This was the season series finale against Lake Erie, with the Crushers taking eight of the 12 matchups.
The Otters travel to Florence to take on the Florence Y’alls tomorrow at 6:03 p.m. CT.
Ashtyn Holbrook signs with UE Softball
Freshman is from Georgetown, Ky.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In her fourth signee of the week, University of Evansville head softball coach Bailey Dillender has announced the signing of Ashtyn Holbrook. The third baseman/outfielder will be a freshman for the Purple Aces in 2026.
Ashtyn Holbrook – 3B/OF – Georgetown, Ky.
Holbrook comes to UE following a stellar career at Great Crossing High School. After opening her career as the GCHS Rookie of the Year, she batted at least .370 in each of her four seasons. Her highest average came as a freshman where she batted .408. As a junior, Holbrook finished with a .376 average while recording nine home runs. She is the all-time home run leader for her high school.
During her time at GCHS, Holbrook was a 3-time All-Region Team honoree, 3-time All-Tournament Regional Team selection, and earned two All-Tournament District Team honors. She helped her team advance to the State Tournament in 2023. Holbrook played for Lady Louisville Sluggers who were Tier 1 Alliance National Champions. She had a walk-off hit for the team to send them to the championship game.
Coach Dillender on Holbrook: “Ash is just a gifted athlete. Her versatility and ability to play multiple positions at a high level, coupled with her experience the last couple of summers playing high level travel ball made it an easy decision for us to bring her with us! Look forward to seeing her growth and development with the Aces!”
Key updates to 2025 Community Block Development Grant programs
|
Governor Braun Highlights Tax Relief for Farmers and Make Indiana Healthy Again Agenda at Indiana Ag Policy Summit
Governor Mike Braun on Wednesday attended the Indiana Ag Policy Summit and participated in a fireside chat highlighting the tax relief for farmers in SEA 1 and wins for expanding opportunities for farmers in his Make Indiana Healthy Again agenda.
“Indiana farmers feed, clothe, and fuel America, and I’m glad to have the opportunity to share the wins we secured for Hoosier farmers this year: cutting property taxes and creating new opportunities to get fresh, local produce into Indiana schools and homes through our Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative.” – Governor Mike Braun
The Ag Policy Summit comes just days after the announcement that Indiana will soon be the location of a major USDA hub. The decentralization of the USDA is a key piece of President Donald Trump’s agricultural policy agenda.
“The selection of Indianapolis as one of five USDA hubs is a testament not only to Indiana being an agricultural powerhouse, but also to it being a great state to live, work and raise a family. The business of farming is strong in our state and the USDA made a great choice in putting its hub in Indiana, where it can be closer to the people it serves.” – Governor Mike Braun
The fireside chat was hosted by Courtney Kingery, CEO of Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Marketing Council.
At the fireside chat, Governor Braun highlighted the initiatives in his Make Indiana Healthy Again agenda focused on helping Hoosiers and schools access fresh, local produce from Indiana farmers. Make Indiana Healthy Again includes executive orders aiming to increase awareness, availability, and access to Indiana’s local fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy products.
Governor Braun also highlighted the wins for Hoosier farmers in SEA 1, the property tax bill that he recently signed into law, which includes $116 million in tax breaks for farmers.
This year’s legislative session saw several wins for farmers in the Freedom and Opportunity agenda, including changes to ensure the farmland base rate formula represents the true farm economy and that agriculture property values are determined both transparently and fair.
The Indiana Ag Policy Summit was attended by agriculture leaders, members of the Indiana Congressional delegation, and State Representatives and Senators from across Indiana.