Sports: Friday, July 16, 2021
VBL Scoreboard, Oosthuizen Leads British, Nats-Padres Tonight
In the Valley Baseball League last night, Woodstock nipped Front Royal 9-8, while Strasburg blanked Purcellville 6-0. Tonight’s VBL games include Strasburg at Front Royal, New Market at Woodstock, and Winchester at home against Purcellville.
South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen is the first-round leader at the 149th Open Championship. Oosthuizen fired a 6-under 64 at the Royal St. George’s Golf Course, good enough for a 1-shot lead over Americans Jordan Spieth and Brian Harman. Second-tound play began early this morning Eastern time. PGA Champion Phil Mickelson is among those out on the course after struggling to a 10-over 80 yesterday.
The Washington Nationals return to action tonight after the MLB All-Star break. The 42-47 Nats host the San Diego Padres in a weekend series. Air time tonight is 6:35 on Sports Radio 1450.
The Baltimore Orioles are in Kansas City to take on the Royals this weekend. First pitch tonight is set for 8:10.
And, the NASCAR Cup Series will race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Sunday at 3.
