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Kayden Jackson’s sixth goal of the season saw Town to a 1-0 victory over Fleetwood at Highbury, stretching the Blues’ lead at the top of League One to four points. Jackson, who later missed a penalty, slammed home the rebound after a Luke Garbutt freekick had been saved in the 58th minute. Town were reduced to 10 men in injury time when James Wilson was dismissed for a second bookable offence but the Blues were able to hang on for their fifth away win of the season.
More kids can play baseball thanks to donations from community
Nearly $5,000 was donated to Carolinas Metro Reds in Charlotte to help those who can t afford it play baseball. Author: WCNC Staff Updated: 12:59 PM EDT July 6, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Carolinas Metro Reds, a nonprofit in Charlotte that helps underserved youth play baseball, received nearly $5,000 in donations from the WCNC Charlotte fundraising campaign.
Baseball is a national pastime, a team sport that millions of youth have enjoyed and benefitted from. However, baseball is out of reach for many in Charlotte.
Carolinas Metro Reds provides a diverse, family environment for underserved youth to develop their baseball, academic and life skills by way of high-level coaching, teaching and mentorship.