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BLUEGOLDONLINE.COM AUGUST 2022 53 IRISH IN THE PROS Irish player was making his own history in the MLB. Four days following the Irish series- clinching win over the Volunteers, for- mer Irish infielder Craig Counsell won his 564th game as manager of the Mil- waukee Brewers with a 10-2 triumph over the New York Mets June 15, making him the winningest skipper in franchise history. The milestone victory moved the eighth-year Brewers manager — the longest tenured in the National League — ahead of Phil Garner (563-617 record from 1992-99) on the all-time Brewers win list. Showered with beer by his players and well wishes from friends and family via social media, Counsell offered his ap- preciation. "It's humbling, for sure," he said. "I told the players, I feel a lot of gratitude for ev- erything they've contributed, too. They do the heavy lifting, and it's been fun to watch a great era of Brewer baseball." Through July 24, Counsel had led the Brewers to first place in the National League Central with a 53-43 record, 2.5 games ahead of second-place St. Louis. His overall managerial record was 582- 522 (.537 winning percentage) with 66 contests remaining in the 2022 regular season. A two-time World Series champion (1997 and 2001), a National League Championship Series MVP with Arizona (2001) and a 16-year MLB veteran, Coun- sell graduated from Notre Dame in 1992. A gifted Fighting Irish infielder, Counsell batted .306 during his col- lege career with 204 runs scored and 166 runs batted in. A disciplined hitter, Counsell walked 166 times and struck out 82 times. His career walk total re- mains an Irish program record. As a senior in 1992, Counsell batted .339 with 12 home runs and 63 RBI to earn MVP honors for that Irish squad, which featured 14 eventual MLB Draft picks. He was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 11th round of the 1992 draft. Counsell — whose father John was a Notre Dame player and assistant coach during the 1960s and early 1970s — was born in South Bend then grew up in Whitefish Bay, Wis., near Milwaukee. — Todd D. Burlage PRAYER TO THE BLESSED MOTHER - Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God; Immacu- late Virgin, assist me in this necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my Mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands. (3 times). Sweet Mother I place this cause in your hands. (3 times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for 3 days and after 3 days your request will be granted and the prayer must be published. 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M A R K E T P L A C E MEMORABILIA ACCOMMODATIONS PERSONALS St. Hedwig St. Patrick Annual ND Football Raffle 2 season football tickets with library parking pass OR $1,500 cash Donation $2/each, 3/$5, 7/$10, 15/$20, 23/$30, 40/$50, 85/$100 Please send address labels for raffle tickets and check payable to St. Hedwig Parish Attn: Bob Ullery 331 S. Scott Street, South Bend, IN 46601 For more info, email robertoullery@yahoo.com or call 574-298-8172 (Gaming License 002446 & 013085) TICKETS Notre Dame Game Football Weekend Available 2 nights ON Campus! Price Includes: Game Ticket, Parking for the weekend, Bed at Sacred Heart Parish Hall on campus, Stanford – $525 each October 14, 15, 16, 2022 Proceeds benefit the Student Scholarship Fund, South Jersey Notre Dame Club E-mail bill.burns.68@alumni.nd.edu Or call Bill Burns 609-368-1962 MLB ROUNDUP Through July 24 • Brandon Bielak (Played at Notre Dame from 2015-17), RHP, Houston Astros: Has made four appearances out of the bullpen for the 64-32 Astros this season, posting a 0-0 record with a 3.48 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 10 1 ⁄3 innings … Was sent to Triple-A Sugar Land July 22 after pitching 3 1 ⁄3 innings and allowing three runs in a 7-5 win over the New York Yankees. • Cavan Biggio (2014-16), INF/OF, Toronto Blue Jays: Played in 52 games in a utility role for the 53-43 Blue Jays … Hitting .229 with 2 home runs, 14 RBIs and 2 stolen bases. • Sean Guenther (2014-17), RHP, Miami Marlins: Made his major league debut with the 45-50 Marlins in August 2021, but has yet to pitch this season … Currently on the 60-day disabled list with an arm injury. • Trey Mancini (2011-13), 1B/OF/DH, Bal- timore Orioles: Saw action in 86 contests for the 47-48 Orioles … Batting .268 with 9 home runs and 37 RBIs. • David Phelps (2006-07), RHP, Toronto Blue Jays: Made 40 appearances out of the bullpen for the 53-43 Blue Jays … Was 0-2 with 1 save, 6 holds, a 2.65 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 37 1 ⁄3 innings. • A.J. Pollock (2007-09), OF, Chicago White Sox: Played in 77 games for the 48-48 White Sox … Hitting .232 with 5 home runs, 31 RBIs and 1 stolen base. • Sean Guenther (2016-18), RHP, Philadel- phia Phillies: Saw action in 57 games for the 49-46 Phillies … Batting .231 with 5 home runs, 19 RBIs and 5 stolen bases.