Former Alvin Yellowjacket and current Tampa Bay Rays' hurler Nathan Eovaldi prepares to pitch with a runner on first base during the final game of the three-game series against the Houston Astros June 20 at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Making his fifth start for the 2018 season after coming off a second Tommy John surgery, Eovaldi suffered a hard luck 5-1 defeat on the mound. The righthander allowed four runs on seven hits with five strikeouts and no walks in six innings of work. (Bottom) - From left San Antonio residents Abby Blanchette, Ethan Blanchette and Emma Blanchette show their support for Eovaldi prior to game time. The three youths' mother, Karen Blanchette, was the head volleyball coach at Alvin High School during the early 2000s. ... Click here to read full article

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