Monday, April 4, 2016

News digest, April 4, part 2

Smith on comeback trail
The Sun-News in Myrtle Beach has a feature on former Coastal Carolina pitcher Ben Smith, who is hoping for a pro baseball career after dealing with Burkitt leukemia/lymphoma.
Smith

Previews
* Clemson has posted preview notes for its Tuesday night visit to Georgia. Alex Bostic is the scheduled Clemson pitcher for the game, which will begin at 7 p.m. and be video streamed on the SEC+  platform.
Tigers

* Here are Georgia's notes on the meeting.
Dawgs

* South Carolina has issued preview notes for its Tuesday home game with Coastal Carolina. The game will air on the SEC Network. Taylor Widener is the scheduled starter for the Gamecocks in the 7 p.m. matchup.
Gamecocks

* College of Charleston offers notes previewing it Tuesday home game with Georgia Southern.
Cougars

* Wofford plays a two-game series at Baylor Tuesday and Wednesday. Here are Baylor's notes, which appear to include a link to live video coverage of the games.
Bears

Rankings
NCBWA Division I:
1. Florida (3rd last week). 9. South Carolina (6th). 18. Clemson (24th).
Writers

Honors
The Sun Conference

Pitcher of the week: John Gora, USC Beaufort.
Gora

Player of the week: Thomas Estopare, USC Beaufort
Estopare

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