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Benedict Beats Claflin In Jackie Robinson HBCU Classic

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GREENVILLE, S.C. (BC SID) — Shomarii Thomas hit a monster two-run homer over the left field wall and added an RBI single to help lead the Benedict College Tigers to a 9-6 victory over Claflin in the Jackie Robinson HBCU Classic at Fluor Field on Friday night. Benedict improved to 23-11 overall, while Claflin dropped to 17-24. This was a…
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Greenville To Host Benedict-Claflin HBCU Classic Game

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GREENVILLE, S.C. (BC SID) — On Friday, the Greenville Drive and Michelin will team up to honor the storied legacy of Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball’s color barrier, and to celebrate the importance and value of diversity, by hosting the HBCU Classic at Fluor Field. Two of South Carolina’s historically black colleges and universities will take part in the contest, as…