Jeff Hart

Charl Schwartzel gave this Masters a finish it deserved. His final putt from 20 feet curled into the side of the cup for a 6-under 66, the best closing round at the Masters in 22 years. It gave the 26-year-old South African a two-shot victory over Australians Adam Scott and Jason Day.

Willie Cabrera drove in pinch-runner Jordan Schafer on a bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Gwinnett Braves a 5-4 win over the Durham Bulls Sunday at Coolray Field.

Cole Hamels combined with two relievers on a five-hitter and Shane Victorino capped a big series with three hits, including his first homer, to lead the Philadelphia Phillies past the Atlanta Braves 3-0 on Sunday.

The Gwinnett Braves wasted a solid first outing by top-rated pitching prospect Julio Teheran Friday in a 5-3 loss to the Durham Bulls at Coolray Field.

David Sosebee and Luke Crumley may get most of the attention for the White County baseball team, but Warriors coach John Brown said senior shortstop Hayden Cummins may be the key to their chances of winning Region 8-AAA.

Chipper Jones hit a go-ahead, three-run double in the fourth inning off Cliff Lee and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Friday night in their home opener.

Gainesville remained one-half game behind White County in Region 8-AAA after taking a 13-0, five-inning win over Monroe Area Friday night.

Gwinnett Braves outfielder Jordan Schafer said he is happy right where he is. Braves pitcher Rodrigo Lopez seconded that emotion.

As Media Day unfurled on Tuesday at Gwinnett Stadium, there was no lack of comfort coming from many of the 2011 Gwinnett Braves and coaches.

West Hall got a measure of revenge against Chestatee Wednesday. The Spartans pounded out 14 hits against three Chestatee pitchers in a 13-3, five-inning win in Region 8-AAA action at Spartans Field.