Jeff Hart

Reliever Haden Erbe got out of a bases-loaded jam with nobody out in the sixth and Lafayette, La., held on for a thrilling 2-0 victory over Warner Robins, Ga., on Thursday night in the Little League World Series.

Mike Minor pitched six crisp innings and Chipper Jones homered off Lincecum for the only run, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 1-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night.

J.J. Hoover earned his first Triple-A win leading the Gwinnett Braves to a 1-0 win over the Syracuse Chiefs Thursday.

The Jefferson girls softball team evened its Region 8-AA record with a 4-2 win over Hart County Thursday.

Buford swept a pair of matches in tri-meet volleyball action Thusrday.

The East Hall volleyball team opened its Region 8-AA schedule with a come-from-behind win over East Jackson Thursday.

The Gainesville volleyball team opened its season with a solid win over Tallulah Falls Thursday.

The Chestatee cross country teams swept a pair of meets Thursday at Chestatee.

David Garrard's back has been relatively pain free this week. No swelling, no tightness, no problems walking, sitting or getting out of bed.

San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson was ruled out for the series finale against the Atlanta Braves because of an ailing elbow, the latest worry for the defending World Series champions.