Sports
Jason Harper and Clippers shut out Vallejo
by Sam Weismann (Martinez Clippers) (photo by Mark Fierner- Martinez News-Gazette) MARTINEZ, Calif. — A phenomenal complete-game effort from Jason Harper gave the Clippers their first victory of the Dan Parker era, as the Clippers blanked Vallejo for their first win against the Admirals this season. Harper (W, 2-4) walked one but faced only two […]
Posey lifts Giants with walk-off single in 13th inning
Photos by Tod Fierner ( Martinez News-Gazette ) After playing through pain that’s zapped his power for several weeks, Posey still found enough strength to catch 13 innings and provide the closing salvo as the Giants secured their 30th win of the season at AT&T Park. “Catchers are a whole different breed,” reliever Dereck Rodríguez […]
Dan Parker announced new field manager of Martinez Clippers
Effective July 10, 2018, Dan Parker has been named the new Field Manager of the Martinez Clippers. (Courtesy of Martinez Clippers) – Parker is currently Head Coach for the Napa Valley College Storm, who play in the Bay Valley division of the CCCBCA. The Storm finished sixth in 2018, going 15-24 overall and 9-12 in […]
Clippers drop series final to Stompers 8-7
By Sam Weismann (Martinez Clippers) Photo by Tod Fierner (Martinez News-Gazette) SONOMA, Calif. — The Stompers were able to muster up three crucial home runs, including a grand slam by Kevin Farley, to come all the way back from a four-run deficit and swamp the Clippers, 11-7. Martinez, trailing by the score of 3-1, was […]
Clippers, down to last out, come back to score six unanswered
By Sam Weismann (Martinez Clippers ) PITTSBURG, Calif. — The Clippers scored two in the ninth and three in the eleventh to get their first series victory of the season, in dramatic comeback fashion. Devin Carter (2-3), up to bat with two out and one on in the ninth inning, shot his eighth home run […]
Clippers fall victim to curfew in eighth inning
Article by Sam Weismann (Martinez Clippers ) Photos by Mark Fierner (Martinez News-Gazette ) MARTINEZ, Calif. — The Clippers lost a thrilling matchup with Pittsburg on Thursday by the final score of 15-12 in a darkness-shortened game. A special ground rule at Waterfront Park forced the regulation game to be called after eight and one-half […]
MCST swims past Gehringer Park and Vista Diablo
By Courtney Masella-O’Brien Special to the Gazette On June 13, 2018 the Martinez Community Swim Team (MCST) Otters had their first away meet of the season at Gehringer Park in Concord. It was a close meet with excellent swims by both teams. The final combined team scores were MCST 328, Gehringer Park (GPST) swim team […]
Clippers come from behind to win first game at home in franchise history
By SAM WEISMANN Martinez Clippers MARTINEZ, Calif. — For the first time in fourteen tries, the Clippers celebrated on their home turf after posting six unanswered runs in the seventh inning and beyond to defeat the Pittsburg Diamonds, 9-7. The victory ends a nine-game skid for the Clippers, and is the first win for a […]
