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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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Express hope to only move up from league’s second-best record

Christian Corona August 10, 2011

As the Round Rock Express approach the regular season’s home stretch, they find themselves in an extremely desirable position. Barring a colossal collapse, the Express will play in the PCL playoffs....

Rangers hold open tryouts for would-be major leaguers

Sameer Bhuchar July 21, 2011

It was the chance of a lifetime, an opportunity that only seems to emerge from big-budget Hollywood movies. Hundreds of hopeful ballplayers descended upon Round Rock to take a crack at being the newest...

Astros continue to disappoint

Nick Cremona July 18, 2011

It was a tough first half of the season for the Houston Astros. With the worst record in baseball at the All-Star break, the Astros couldn’t seem to catch a break. Save for Hunter Pence, who...

Red hot Rangers have sights set on postseason

Christian Corona July 18, 2011

In the midst of an 11-game win streak, the Rangers are showing that last year’s AL pennant was no fluke. You could always count on Texas for plenty of runs every night. Before last season,...

Longhorns in the MLB — 2011 season progress report

Christian Corona July 11, 2011

As the first half of the 2011 MLB season comes to a close, it’s time to look at how the former Longhorns in the MLB have done. Huston Street, CP, Colorado Rockies — Only Atlanta’s...

Four Rangers voted onto All-Star team

Christian Corona July 5, 2011

When the Texas Rangers reached their first-ever World Series appearance last season, not having the home-field advantage took a toll on them. They dropped both games in San Francisco before losing the...

Sports Briefly: 2012 football class, MLB All-Star voting

Christian Corona and Trey Scott June 30, 2011

Texas picks up another commit for strong 2012 football class Nick Jordan gave the Longhorns their 18th football commitment for the 2012 recruiting class Monday. The placekicker from Coppell High...

Gamecocks’ run through CWS surprises Tanner

The Associated Press June 29, 2011

OMAHA, Neb. — South Carolina coach Ray Tanner didn't go into the season expecting to win a second straight national championship. His Gamecocks did that in record fashion, becoming the...

Baseball team looks ahead to next season

Trey Scott June 29, 2011

With the 2011 season in the rearview mirror, it’s time to take a look at 10 returning players who could be in for a big year in 2012. Hoby Milner, SP, Junior A fringe starter and reliever...

Whirlwind week seats Round Rock Express atop division

Christian Corona June 28, 2011

One would think that consecutive doubleheaders would leave a baseball team fried, but Round Rock had enough in the tank to win both of its games this weekend. Last week, the Express were scheduled...

Harrell’s three-run shoot, Hill’s gem help Vandy defeat UNC

The Associated Press June 23, 2011

OMAHA, Neb. — Taylor Hill and Corey Williams combined on four-hitter, Connor Harrell and Curt Casali homered and Vanderbilt eliminated North Carolina from the College World Series with a 5-1 victory...

Overachieving Longhorns made 2011 a memorable year

Trey Scott June 23, 2011

How do you close the book on a season that looked like it might never end? After all, the Longhorns slammed the door on elimination so many times you thought it was a made-for-the-movies team of...

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