Facebook

• Nate Eovaldi dealing in second outing of spring. (followed by video of highlights from Eovaldi’s pitching)
• Andrew Benintendi doing what he does best in the outfield (referencing a diving catch made in game)
• Mayor of Ding Dong City goes yard w/ video (referencing Travis Shaw hitting a homerun)

Twitter

• Heres your starting nine for todays game.
• Eovaldi looking sharp, back to his old self throwing high velocity pitches with little effort.
• Bobby Dalbec, who’s fighting for a roster spot, doubles and records an RBI in todays game.

Instagram

• Superman (photo of Benintendi making diving catch)
• Nasty Nate (photo collage of Nate Eovaldi pitching)
• Moments before liftoff (photo of JD Martinez on deck, then video of him batting).

Snapchat

• Beautiful day here at Fenway South ( video panoramic view of stadium)
• Its show time (video of Red Sox taking the field)
• Nate being nasty (video of Eovaldi striking out a batter)

Facebook posts will include videos and pictures with a description of what is going on in the shot. Twitter is an informative sight, and something people will go to for news. This is the best cite to use for sports journalists because they can include opinions and post play by play recaps of the event. Snapchat is not the best media option to use for sports, since you could be waiting a very long time for something to occur. Instagram is a cite that offers phrases along with photos and videos to get the point across.

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NORWALK, Conn. – Looking to remain undefeated, the NFA Wildcats traveled to the other end of the state to ambush the Nowalk Bears, taking the win 82-51.

The top two scorers for the Wildcats were Jason Martin (24 points) and Mason Jackson (20 points) who paved the way for an easy win for NFA.

Martin seemed to be channeling his inner Kobe Bryant throughout the game, draining a total of four three pointers throughout the duration of the game, for a field goal percentage of 67%.

Senior Nolan Molkenthin also had his fair share of success from the three point line, splashing three three pointers of his own.

NFA will look to continue their undefeated streak going when they face their rivals in the New London Whalers on Tuesday.

As for the Bears, they now own a 4-11 record. They play next when they travel to Darien High School to face the Blue Wave on Monday, February 17. They will need a win if they look to make a push for the playoffs coming up in a few weeks.

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