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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Follow the CIAA Football Round-Up Live on Thursday

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association will host its annual CIAA Media Day on the campus of Winston-Salem State University on Thursday.  The Predicted Order of Finish and Preseason All-CIAA Team will be revealed, with student-athletes and coaches discussing their outlook and expectations for the upcoming season.  Fans that aren't able to attend Thursday's CIAA Media Day can follow the action by clicking HERE to view the video stream. 

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Big Train Home Game Tonight!


Big Train Lose Heart Breaker to Express in Extras
 
The Big Train traveled to Knights Field on Monday to take on the Rockville Express, as they looked to build some momentum after winning on Sunday.
 
Box Score: L, 3-2 (10 innings)

Danny Mooney (Davidson) - pictured above - got the start for the Big Train, and would pitch nine innings, giving up just one run on five hits and two walks while striking out two. But despite his outstanding performance, Mooney would ultimately get the no-decision with the game going into extra innings.

The Big Train would get their offense going right out of the gate, scoring a run in the top of the first inning. David Del Grande (Sacramento State), the very first batter of the game, would hit a lead off home run on the second pitch he saw to give the Big Train the early 1-0 lead.

The Express would answer with the run of their own in the bottom of the second, tying the game at 1-1.

From that point forward, pitching would take over the ballgame. Both Mooney and Rockville's Gurganus would go nine innings, giving up just one run apiece, meaning the game would be decided by the bullpens in extras.

In the top of the tenth inning, Ryne Willard (Tallahassee CC) would hit a lead off double for the Big Train, and then advanced to third base on a sacrifice hit by Kyle Wernicki (Virginia Tech). With one out and Johnny Cole (Coastal Carolina) at the plate, Willard would score on a passed ball, giving the Big Train the 2-1 lead heading into the bottom of the tenth.

However, the Express would once again answer, this time in dramatic fashion. A walk-off triple by Will Kengor would score two runs for Rockville, as the Big Train were handed the 3-2 loss. 

The Big Train return to Povich Field tonight to take on the Youse's Orioles for Health Night, so come get some fresh air and enjoy some baseball.

Tickets can be purchased here or at the gate.

Monday, July 22, 2013

Big Train Use Long Ball to Knockout Nats

Big Train Use Long Ball to Knockout Nats 
The Big Train got back on track on Sunday night, as they beat the Southern Maryland Nationals 6-2 at Povich Field.
 
Box Score | VIDEO: Post Game Interviews (Cole, France, and Spano)

Luis Collazo (Virginia Tech) got the start for the Big Train, and kept the team in the game early on, giving up just two runs. However, he'd ultimately be forced out of the game after 4.2 innings after an apparent injury, and was therefore ineligible to pick up the win. The injury did not appear to be serious.

The Nationals scored the first run of the ballgame in the top of the first inning, but the Big Train quickly answered in the second.

Tim Yandel (Tulane) led off the bottom of the inning by getting hit by a pitch. He then stole second and advanced to third on a single by Ryne Willard (Tallahassee CC), putting runners on the corners with no outs forJosh Spano (High Point). Spano smacked a two-run double to give the Big Train the 2-1 lead.

In the bottom of the third, the Big Train added to their lead, scoring two more runs. Ty France (San Diego State) led off the inning for the Big Train, and managed to pick up an RBI with nobody on base as he hit a leadoff home run to extend the Big Train lead to 3-1. Two outs later, Ryne Willard drew a walk and scored on another double by Spano.

In the top of the fifth inning, Collazo gave up one run and left with the injury, but Brock Larson (San Francisco) came on to pitch, and would go on to strike out six batters over the final 4.1 innings of the game, giving up no runs on just one hit and two walks.

The Big Train added two more insurance runs, scoring in the fifth and sixth innings, respectively. In the fifth, a sacrifice fly by Willard brought Tucker Tobin (George Mason) home to give the Big Train the 5-2 lead, before a solo home run by Johnny Cole (Coastal Carolina) pushed the lead to 6-2 in the sixth inning.

Larson's dominance kept the Nationals off the board for the remainder of the game, and he picked up the win as the Big Train beat the Nationals 6-2.

Danny Mooney (Davidson) takes the mound for the Big Train on Monday, as they hit the road to take on the Rockville Express at Knights Field at Montgomery College. Come out to support the team as they try to notch a season sweep of their cross-county rivals!

The Big Train then return to Povich Field on Tuesday to take on the Youse's Orioles. Tuesday will also be Health Night, so come get some fresh air and enjoy some baseball.

Tickets can be purchased here or at the gate.

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Food-borne microbe may cause cancer

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Could E. Coli Bacteria be Both a Cancer CAUSE and a Cancer CURE?


    When you hear the words E. coli, the first thing you probably think of is food poisoning. And you wouldn't be wrong—given that some strains of the bacteria have been linked to food recalls and serious illness.

    Well, it might surprise you to learn there are harmless strains of the Escherichia colibacteria that are a normal part of your intestinal flora — the "good" bacteria in your colon.

    In fact, the good strains of E. coli can help you by producing vitamin K, a valuable nutrient that's only recently started to get the attention it deserves (I take it as a supplement every day). E. coli can also keep harmful bacteria from setting up camp in your intestines.

    So if E. coli can be so friendly—why are we talking about its connection to cancer? Glad you asked. . .keep reading. . .

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    New research suggests that the normally harmless E. coli may change its nature if your gut is inflamed.

    It seems that patients with inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS) develop colorectal cancer at significantly higher rates than people who don't have this digestive problem.

    And one study from scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill links this phenomenon with the presence of a strain of E. coli.

    Christian Jobin, PhD, associate professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, led a team that raised mice with a gene mutation that makes them susceptible to inflammatory bowel disease.

    After rearing the mice in germ-free cages, the scientists moved them to cages where bacteria-filled mice formerly lived.

    According to results published in the journal Science, five months later, all of the mutant mice had developed bowel disease.

    What's more, the researchers found that 60 to 80 percent of the animals had developed colon cancer!

    One common thread in the mutant mice was that they'd all developed a gut environment containing a much higher than normal proportion of E. coli.

    And one E. coli strain that stood out was NC101, which was linked to aggressive forms of bowel disease in mice. This E. coli bacterium also produces the DNA-damaging protein colibactin.

    In addition to these harmful bacteria, the researchers also found strains of E. coli in the gut that did not make colibactin.

    These other bacteria were associated with bowel disease—but did not contribute to tumor formation.
How does this relate to colon cancer in humans?
    Humans also can harbor the bacteria that produce colibactin. The North Carolina investigators found these bacteria at the following levels:
  • In 20 percent of 24 healthy people
  • In 40 percent of 35 people with inflammatory bowel disease
  • In two-thirds of 21 people with colorectal cancer.
    These are small samples, but if the rates hold up for the whole population, the findings indicate that people with IBS and colorectal cancer are infected with this damaging strain ofE. coli at much higher rates.

    The findings also indicate that many healthy people harbor this bug with no apparent problems. I'm willing to venture they can do this because they have strong immune systems plus plenty of "good" gut bacteria to keep the "bad" bacteria in check.

    As to how the colibactin-producing bacteria lead to cancer—Jobin's team isn't completely sure.

    One thought is that gut inflammation causes colibactin-producing strains to multiply.

    At the same time, these proteins can cause cells lining the stomach to weaken—leaving them wide open to DNA damage.

    Given enough time, cells subjected to these conditions can turn cancerous.

    In essence, the study results suggest a direct link between changes in the gut microbiome (the total ecosystem of gut bacteria) and the development of inflammation and cancer.

    Jobin said doctors could possibly construct a personalized plan for cancer prevention for each patient. This would involve using DNA sequencing to find microbes in a patient's guts that could produce cancer-causing genes.

    The doctors could then use antibiotics to eliminate these microbes or encourage the use of probiotics to destroy cancer promoting bacteria. Readers of this newsletter know I'm opposed to the use of antibiotics in all but the most dire circumstances.

    The use of probiotics plus healthy eating habits (more fresh fruits and vegetables, few refined carbs) should create a healthy balance of gut bacteria in most people.

    It's important to understand that ALL of us have disease-causing microbes in our bodies, and we handle them just fine if we eat right and support our immune system.
Scientists across the pond have found a
different way to use E. coli
    Remember, there are various strains of the E. coli bacteria. British researchers are working on a genetically altered strain of the virus as a possible treatment.

    Their idea is to tinker with an E.coli bacterium to make it target and destroy cancer tumors.

    Scientists at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham have managed to alter one strain of the virus to make it harmless to healthy human cells—while serving as an assassin to cancer cells.

    A Daily Mail article describes how doctors used a common cold virus to deliver the E. colibacteria to the cancer cells.

    Simply put, the scientists have managed to arrest the poisons in E. coli until they reach the inside of cancer cells.

    According to Dr. Nick James, the oncologist who coordinated the therapy trials, the researchers are targeting men who have been treated for prostate cancer, but experienced a recurrence of the disease.

    Additional trials are underway to determine how this therapy could be helpful to patients with cancers of the head and neck, kidneys and liver.

    So depending on the strain, E.coli may be either a cancer cause or a cancer cure. More research is needed on both angles before we know for sure. But you can be sure that eating plenty of whole grains, fruits and vegetables is one of the best ways to sweep gunk out of your colon.

    Not only will it help you maintain a 'smooth move' in your bowels—but it could also help protect you from disease-producing germs and bacteria.

Derby Pitches Gem, But Big Train Can't Capitalize

Derby Pitches Gem, But Big Train Can't Capitalize 
 
The Big Train traveled to Gallaudet University's Hoy Field on Saturday to take on the DC Grays, looking to bounce back from Friday's loss to the Baltimore Redbirds. Box Score: L, 1-0
Bubba Derby (San Diego State) started for the Big Train, and put together as good a start as you can without getting a win. Derby pitched an eight-inning complete game, giving up one unearned run on three hits and no walks while striking out seven.
But despite outhitting the Grays, the Big Train offense was unable to provide Derby with the necessary run support to reward him with a win. Bethesda got three hits from the bottom half of the lineup, but had just four total hits and ultimately left the bases loaded in the ninth inning to end the game. 

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Big Train Clinch Playoff Spot Despite Loss; ESPN's Tim Kurkjian Addresses Team

Big Train Clinch Playoff Spot Despite Loss
 
The Big Train hosted the Baltimore Redbirds on Friday night, as they looked to extend their winning streak to eight straight games. Box Score: L, 5-0

Michael Boyle (Radford) got the start for the Big Train, and went four innings, giving up two runs on five hits and five walks while striking out one.

Ty France (San Diego State) had a multi-hit game, but the Big Train would not push across a run, as Jack Fischer threw a complete-game shutout for the Cardinals. After the Redbirds got to Boyle for two runs, they'd score three more off the Big Train bullpen, ultimately winning the game 5-0. 
 
Despite the loss, the Big Train secured a trip back to the post season as a result of the Southern Maryland Nationals beating the Alexandria Aces last night.

The Big Train will look to get back on track on Saturday night as they hit the road to take on the D.C. Grays at Gallaudet University. Bubba Derby (San Diego State) gets the start for the Big Train.

Bethesda then returns to Povich Field on Sunday to take on the Southern Maryland Nationals. It's Activity Rocket Night, and the local organization will be out at the ballpark with fun activities for kids and local business partners.

Tomorrow night is also Bunt Mini Bobblehead Night! If you loved last season's bobblehead of Homer, make sure you show up early to snag the matching mini-bobblehead of Bunt that will go to the first 500 fans. 
 
Tickets can be purchased at the gate or by clicking here.
VIDEO: ESPN's Tim Kurkjian Addresses Team

Last night was Tim Kurkjian Night at Shirley Povich Field. The ESPN Baseball Tonight analyst threw out the Ceremonial First Pitch and also spoke to the Big Train players before the game. Watch the video to see what advice he had to give to the team along with some of his fascinating baseball stories!

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