small consolation

Former Clinton High star Phillip Chapman had a pretty good day at the plate today for Memphis in the C-USA Tournament opener at Trustmark Park. Chapman, a senior catcher, went 2-for-5 with a bunt hit and a two-run homer. However, he wasn't in a celebratory mood afterward; his Tigers were blasted 16-9 by Central Florida on a blustery day that featured 33 hits. (The TeePee is a pitcher's park, but pitchers still have to make quality pitches to get outs.) Chapman, who also played at Northeast Mississippi Community College, is hitting .312 with five homers on the year.