Desmond Jennings, the Itawamba Community College product, played a part in Tampa Bay's big win over the New York Yankees on Thursday night, and he also played a part in a record-tying performance, albeit a forgettable one for Yankees right-hander Javier Vazquez. Jennings was one of the three consecutive batters plunked by Vazquez, who tied the major league mark. Jennings entered the game as a pinch runner and wound up scoring twice in the Rays' 10-3 win. East Central CC's Marcus Thames, the pride of Louisville, gave the Yankees an early lead with his 12th homer of the year. New York's lead in the American League East slipped to a half-game. ... Delta State alumnus Eli Whiteside, who has the unenviable task of backing up star rookie catcher Buster Posey, made a rare appearance for San Francisco and contributed a hit and a run in the Giants' 13-0 win at Chicago. The Giants re-took first place in the National League West. ... Ex-Meridian CC star Cliff Lee walked consecutive batters for the first time all season and took the loss for Texas, which failed to reduce its magic number (4) for clinching the AL West by falling to Oakland 5-0. Lee also got clipped in the ear by a flying piece of bat. Rough day.
P.S. Tip of the cap to David Dellucci, who goes into the Ole Miss sports hall of fame tonight. Dellucci was a two-time All-SEC outfielder and an All-America selection during his tenure with the Rebels (1993-95). As a pro, he hit .256 with 101 homers (29 in 2005!) over 13 seasons with seven teams, and he won a World Series ring with Arizona in 2001.
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