Samuel Higgs / TPI The Benjamin Russell baseball team and Cash Sassano face off against Brookwood in the first of the playoffs. Coach Richy Brooks keys defensive plays as the key to pull away with a victory.
File / TPI The Reeltown baseball team and Hutson Lewis look to replicate last year’s success where they reach the Class 2A semifinals. In the first round, Reeltown matched up against Calhoun, which finished second in Class 2A Area 5.
After defeating Calera, the Benjamin Russell baseball team secured homefield advantage for the first round of the Class 6A baseball playoffs. And early on, coach Ricky Brooks knows it's going to be a tough match up against Brookwood (18-13).
“I expect a good baseball team,” Brooks said. “They played (against) good baseball teams, they are 18-13 overall. Their No. 1 pitcher is committed to Shelton State, which is a really good junior college, one with the top junior colleges in the state. So, I mean, they're going to have good players, and we're going to have to play well to win. That's our expectation.”
Samuel Higgs / TPI The Benjamin Russell baseball team and Cash Sassano face off against Brookwood in the first of the playoffs. Coach Richy Brooks keys defensive plays as the key to pull away with a victory.
File / TPI The Reeltown baseball team and Hutson Lewis look to replicate last year’s success where they reach the Class 2A semifinals. In the first round, Reeltown matched up against Calhoun, which finished second in Class 2A Area 5.
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.
* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay,
Cleburne, Coosa, Etowah, Lee, Macon, Pike, Randolph, Russell, St.
Clair, Talladega, and Tallapoosa Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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