20/20 Sports With A.B. – Georgia Native Dylan Cease Throws No Hitter For Padres, The Braves Lose, And More
In today’s 20/20 Sports with A.B., he talks about the Braves losing in the 10th inning against the Mets last night, the GreenJackets with their 5th straight loss, and Georgia native Dylan Cease threw a no hitter for the Padres to beat the Nationals.
Ashley Brown: Well, the Braves ruined a solid outing on the mound last night from Chris Sale as they lose to the Mets 3 to 2 in ten innings. Sale gave up just two hits and two runs through seven and a third innings pitching end of the eighth. He lowered his ERA to 2.68 on the season, but again, the Braves lose. That’s their fifth straight loss. Jeff McNeil, the RBI game-winning single in the 10th for New York. Those two teams play again tonight in the Big Apple at 7:10.
The GreenJackets have also lost five straight. They were postponed last night due to bad weather. They’ll play tonight at 7:05 in Myrtle Beach and then a doubleheader versus the Pelicans on Saturday, game one beginning at 4:05.
And history, last night. Dylan Cease, he’s a Georgia native played his high school ball at Milton, threw a no hitter as the Padres beat the Nationals three to nothing. And the catcher in that game was former Cross Creek standout Luis Campusano. Again, the Padres win it Dylan Cease with just the second no hitter in team history.
20/20 sports brought to you by Escape Electric Bikes of Evans. They sell fun. I’m Ashley Brown, 95.1 WGAC.
About Ashley Brown
Ashley Brown, or A.B. as he’s known, is a sports commentator, columnist, and broadcast veteran. He was born and raised in the Augusta area. A.B. attended Lakeside High School and graduated in 1989. After high school, he attended Columbus State University on a basketball scholarship.
A.B. moved back to Augusta after college, where he began his career in talk radio. He continues to provide sports updates for WGAC, while also working as the Director of Customer Service at recteq.
More With Ashley Brown
Tune in each week on WGAC as Augusta sports commentator and broadcast veteran Ashley Brown hosts Thursday Night Huddle. A.B. talks about all things sports, including local high school games, college, and more. Plus get the latest local and national sports news and more!
Thursday Night Huddle with A.B. airs every Thursday from 6:05 pm until 7:00 pm on WGAC.
Augustans Share 5 Things They Like About Our City
Outdoor Space
There were quite a few Redditors who talked about the beautiful outdoor spaces we have available in the Augusta area. A few mentions included the Augusta Canal Path and River Walk. But you can’t forget about the convenience of the Greeneway just across the river in North Augusta. In addition, there are many activities to enjoy on the water at the lake and river too.
Diversity
One Redditor talked about there being “many Augustas.” This is an interesting way to look at it. But the Redditor talked about the way to enjoy Augusta is to find where you fit. There are so many diverse interests for just about anyone, if you look for it. Of course, there are things for the golfers. But we also have a great selection of local businesses, places for trivia, and breweries to enjoy. And for those interested in an active lifestyle, there are run clubs and gyms. And let’s not forget the military and medical communities.
Ease Of Getting Around
Now for this one, it depends on who you ask and where you’re trying to go and when. But overall, the Augusta area is fairly easy to get around and traffic isn’t as bad as some cities. But, it’s also a city that’s convenient to many other things, like bigger cities such as Atlanta and Charlotte. Plus, you’re just a couple of hours from the beach or mountains.
Art, Culture, And History
We’ve already mentioned a bit about Augusta’s history, but there’s so much more to explore and learn about it. We have great museums, art exhibits, festivals like Arts In The Heart, live entertainment including concerts, the Augusta Symphony, the Augusta Players, Broadway-type shows, ballets, and more.
Cost Of Living
This is another thing that might depend on who you ask. Many people moving from bigger cities (especially from the West or from up North) will tell you that the cost of living here is better. Obviously, inflation has impacted cities everywhere, but overall, Augusta still remains a fairly affordable place to live. And the city continues to grow and bring new business and job opportunities, which can be a pro or a con, depending on how you look at it!
