Prep baseball: Bayshore grad Pope joins Yanks at McKechnie

(photo from nj.com)

BRADENTON - Bayshore alum Ryan Pope is in Bradenton today with the New York Yankees.
A right-handed reliever, Pope was picked by the Yankees in the third round of the 2007 draft. He played college baseball at the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Pope may pitch an inning in today's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at McKechnie Field.

McKechnie to host Hurricanes' 'steakout'

Manatee baseball team's 12th annual Steakout has been scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4 at McKechnie Field.
The event is a fundraiser for the baseball team, and offers steak, rib or chicken dinners. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children, and to-go meals are also available.
The event runs until 9 p.m.
The Hurricanes have made the Class 5A-Region 3 playoffs in each of the last two seasons.