Freedom Beat Aviators 5-2 on Groff's Three-Run Shot

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June 1, 2013 - Frontier League (FL) Florence Freedom Florence Freedom second baseman Eric Groff hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to break a 2-2 tie and send Florence (8-6) on to a 5-2 win over Rockford (1-12).

The Aviators opened up the scoring in the fourth inning on a solo home run by third baseman Matt Greener. The bomb was Greener's first of the season and gave Rockford a 1-0 lead.

The Freedom would answer back with a solo shot of their own off the bat of left fielder David Harris. The blast was the third of the year for Harris.

Freedom starter Jason Wilson (W, 1-0) was in control from the beginning. After giving up the solo shot, Wilson would give up just one more run on a single by Rockford catcher Greg Van Horn. Chase Larsson would score from first on the play as Harris committed two errors. Wilson ended up throwing eight innings, giving up two runs, one earned.

The Freedom would rally back in the bottom of the seventh against Aviators starter Nick Anderson (L, 0-1). With two outs and a runner on second, Harris singled to right to tie the game at two. A walk later Groff launched his second home run of the season, a towering three-run shot over the left field wall that put the Freedom on top 5-2.

The Aviators would mount a rally in the ninth against Freedom closer Jorge Marban (S, 3) but Marban would get second baseman Ted Obregon to pop out to shortstop to end the game with runners on second and third.

The Freedom go for the sweep of the aviators tomorrow at University of Cincinnati Medical Center Stadium. First pitch is at 6:05 with gates opening one hour earlier at 6:05. Tickets are available at the UCMC Stadium box office or by phone at (859) 594-HITS. The game can also be heard on 1320-AM WCVG or at gospel1320.com. Steve Jarnicki and Jake Meyer will have all the action beginning with the pregame show at 5:50.

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Township beaches battered by recent storms, but open

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Municipal beaches along the Lake Erie shoreline are popular alternatives to the better-known beaches at Presque Isle.

The beaches aren't meticulously maintained, because of budget constraints, and beach conditions largely depend on water and wind. Storms, like the severe thunderstorms that buffeted the Lake Erie shoreline Tuesday, deposit driftwood and algae and eat away at beach sand.

"We really don't have the resources to clean that up. Similarly, we don't do sand replenishment because we don't have the budget for that," said Harborcreek Township Supervisor Tim May, who oversees Shades Beach and other township-owned parks.

But all of the beaches are open and expected to attract steady streams of visitors.

"What people like about these beaches is that they don't get so crowded. The sand here maybe is not as pure as at Presque Isle, but we love it," North East Township Supervisor Gus Neff said.

North East Township owns and maintains Freeport Beach in partnership with North East Borough. It also owns and maintains North East Township Community Conservation Park, including a long stretch of beach, near the New York State line.

See Monday's Erie Times-News and GoErie.com for more coverage.

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Outdoors with the AMC The stars are out with astronomy programs at AMC lodges

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The Appalachian Mountain Club's backcountry huts and roadside lodges in the White Mountains are the sites this summer of astronomy programs designed to teach visitors about the night sky - and the daytime sky - through firsthand observation.

In collaboration with AMC, astronomers from the Carthage Institute of Astronomy at Carthage College are slated to be on hand at various venues to point out celestial sights and assist sky-watchers with observations.

Starting June 8 and running through Aug. 23, when the weather is clear, visitors can join astronomers for daily sky observations at the AMC Highland Center at Crawford Notch. Special telescopes will be available to allow participants to view the sun safely, and telescopes will also be available for nighttime observation of stars and other celestial bodies.

At 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from June 10 through Aug, 23, astronomy discussions at the Highland Center will help participants develop their understanding of astronomy, with a separate topic slated for each day. Participants can learn about the latest developments in the field, including information on new astronomy-related apps, and they can try out different types of telescopes.

Astronomy-related evening programs are also set for the Highland Center and the AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. The series, "Stars Above the Notch: Astronomy in the White Mountains," features presentations by physics and astronomy Professor Douglas Arion focusing on the interconnectedness of the universe.

These 8 p.m. presentations are slated for the Highland Center on June 8, 18, and 29, July 6, Aug. 3, and Sept. 7. Programs at the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center are set for Aug. 6, 13, and 20. If weather is clear, telescopes will be available for participants to view the night sky. These programs are free and open to the public.

Astronomy programs are also slated on certain dates this summer at some of AMC's backcountry huts in the White Mountains. Details are available by calling 466-2727.

This summer's astronomy programs are sponsored by Celestron, Inc.; Galileoscope, LLC; Atmosphere New Media and the International Dark Sky Association.

Trail work

Opportunities still available for summer teen trail maintenance, adventure programs.

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