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Monday's results SPRING TRAINING Giants 2 Texas 1 Athletics 0 San Diego 10 Today's games BASEBALL Mazama Red Bluff 2 & 5 p.m. Corning Gridley 3 p.m. Chester Mercy 3:30 p.m. SOFTBALL Red Bluff Chico 3:30 p.m. Chester Mercy 3:30 p.m. Gridley Corning 3:30 p.m. TENNIS Red Bluff Enterprise 3:30 p.m. Mercy Wheatland 3:30 p.m. GOLF Red Bluff 1 p.m. at Wilcox Oaks NHL Sharks CSNC St. Louis 5 p.m. SPRING TRAINING Kansas City Athletics San Diego Giants 1B Sports Tehama Tracker 1:05 p.m. CSNB 7:05 p.m. On the tube BASEBALL • 3 a.m., MLB — World Baseball Classic, second round, Netherlands vs. Japan, at Tokyo • 10 a.m., ESPN2 — World Baseball Classic, second round, Italy vs. Dominican Republic, at Miami • 10 a.m., MLB — World Baseball Classic, second round, Italy vs. Dominican Republic, at Miami • 1 p.m., MLB —Spring Training, Detroit vs Philadelphia • 5 p.m., MLB — World Baseball Classic, second round, Puerto Rico vs. United States, at Miami • 7 p.m., CSNB —Spring Training, San Diego vs San Francsico MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL • 4 p.m., ESPN2 — Northeast Conference, championship, Mount St. Mary's at LIU Brooklyn • 6 p.m., ESPN — Wright State at Valparaiso NBA • 4:30 p.m., NBATV — Atlanta at Miami NHL • 4:30 p.m., NBCSN — Boston at Pittsburgh • 5 p.m., CSNC — San Jose at St. Louis SOCCER • 12:30 p.m., FOX SOCCER — UEFA Champions League, AC Milan at Barcelona (5 p.m., same-day tape) • 3 p.m., FOX SOCCER — UEFA Champions League, Galatasary at Schalke (same-day tape, replay 10:30 p.m.) • 7 p.m., FOX SOCCER — CONCACAF Champions League, quarterfinal, Tigres at Seattle Sounders WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL • 4 p.m., ESPN — Big East Conference, championship, Louisville-Notre Dame winner vs. UConn- Syracuse win- Super Bowl rings stolen player's home HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Authorities say burglars made off with two Super Bowl rings from the Las Vegas-area home of former San Francisco 49ers kicker Mike Cofer. Cofer told Henderson police he was watching his son's high school baseball game when the break-in occurred Thursday at his four-bedroom home. Cofer's ex-wife, Lisa Cofer, told the Las Vegas S u n (http://bit.ly/10hWcsX ) the thieves also took a coin collection, an Xbox game console and several games. She says they left a diamond ring. Tuesday March 12, 2013 49ers acquire Boldin BALTIMORE (AP) — Here's a Super Bowl twist: A guy who helped Baltimore beat San Francisco for the NFL title now is a 49er. San Francisco acquired wide receiver Anquan Boldin from the Ravens for a sixth-round draft pick Monday. Boldin, a star in Baltimore's run to the Super Bowl title last season, must pass a physical to complete the deal. The Ravens announced the trade Monday, prompting a disappointed response from quarterback Joe Flacco. ''Anquan was a great receiver for myself and for our football team,'' said Flacco, who signed a six-year, $120.6 million deal with the Ravens last week. ''It's sad to see a guy like that go, but at the same time you want what's best for him and you just wish him the best of luck. ''Anquan was a big part of this football team, a big part of this offense. He's one of the main reasons we won the Super Bowl this year.'' Boldin had six catches for 104 yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 34-31 Super Bowl victory over the 49ers. The 32-year-old Boldin had said he'd consider retirement rather than leave Baltimore. But going to the NFC champions might change his mind. Boldin and former Cardinals teammate Larry Fitzgerald are in Africa for a relief trip and Boldin was not immediately available for comment. A 10-year veteran, Boldin led Baltimore with 65 catches for 921 The Corning Cardinals boys basketball season saw its record-setting season end Saturday night with a 54-37 loss at Cardinal Newman. The Cardinals set a program record for victories and won their first state playoff game in school history to reach the second round of the CIF tournament. Corning finished the season with a record of 28-3. Spartans beat Corning MCT file photo Anquan Boldin helped Baltimore beat the 49ers in the Super Bowl. yards and four TDs in 2012. He was sensational in the postseason with 16 receptions for 276 yards and three scores. Boldin spent the first seven sea- sons of his NFL career with Arizona, which lost the 2009 Super Bowl to Pittsburgh. In that game, Boldin caught eight passes for 84 yards. Pence's energy rubs off on Giants PHOENIX, Ariz. (MCT) — As he approaches his 30th birthday, Giants right fielder Hunter Pence has learned to stop worrying about individual numbers. Pence instead focuses on preparation, whether that means expending maximum effort during marathon workout sessions, religiously playing ping pong to sharpen his fast-twitch muscles, or ingesting a unique diet. As it turns out, Pence's transition from right fielder to reverend last season stemmed partly from years of preparation. How do you go from trade deadline acquisition to vocal clubhouse leader in two months? With plenty of practice. Because his father moved around often for work, Pence attended 12 schools before enrolling at Arlington (Texas) High, and he credits that experience with helping him quickly adjust after last season's trade. "New situations never bother me," Pence said. "I've gotten used to making new friends all the time. I get along pretty easily with most people." Pence was an immediate fit in the Giants clubhouse, but the transition from Philadelphia to San Francisco wasn't as seamless at the plate. A two-time All-Star, Pence hit just .219 in 59 post-trade games, with an OPS (.671) that was nearly 150 points below his career average. Pence says he didn't feel any pressure to impress a team that had spent over a year trying to acquire him. He didn't really notice the dip in production, either. "I was brought here to compete, and I gave my maximum effort and concentration every day," he said. "I remember I went out there every day, playing the game to win." Pence paused and smiled. "And it seemed like we won a lot of games," he added. The Giants went 38-21 after Pence's acquisition, and they made history with two postseason comebacks that were inspired by Pence's wide-eyed speeches. Months later, Pence believes Cards' dream season ends MCT file photo Hunter Pence has become a clubhouse leader since joining the Giants. he has gotten too much credit for rallying the troops. He points out that the Giants still had to perform on the field and talks passionately about the contributions made by teammates. In his first spring with the Giants, Pence interjects when asked about his role as a team leader, saying: "I don't know if I would claim any of that." But it's clear that teammates gravitate toward Pence just as much as they did in the postseason. "I don't know how to explain it," said Brandon Belt, Pence's throwing partner before morning workouts. "He's just a really genuine guy. You can see through BS in a clubhouse, but what he says, he means. He's just got a really positive mentality about everything." Nobody spends more time in the clubhouse at Scottsdale Stadium than Pence, and on any given morning he can be seen sipping from a large coffee mug and sharing workout or baseball philosophies with everyone from veteran Gregor Blanco to up-and-coming prospect Gary Brown. "He's a high-energy guy, and that rubs off on everyone around him," Brown said. "Even if he's not trying to, he can't help it. He's big on believing in yourself and being yourself. I have some unorthodox ways and he does too, and he reminds me to stay true to myself and do what got me here." While Brown has a unique wiggle in his approach at the plate, Pence takes unorthodox to new levels. From his sidearm throwing motion to the herky-jerky warm-up swings, Pence does little by the book. Last September, Pence added an off-field habit that leads to just as many wideeyed stares from teammates. He follows the paleo diet, commonly referred to as the "cave man diet" because it is based on eating only food that was around during the Paleolithic era. The focus is on fish, grass-fed meats, vegetables, fruit and nuts. Grains, legumes, dairy and processed foods are banned, although Pence allows himself the occasional cheat day, such as when Barry Zito's wife baked cake balls for the team earlier this spring. "It's just a program that I follow," Pence said, explaining that teammates give him weird looks as he "crushes" a plate of kale. "I didn't think it was a big deal to eat vegetables. Apparently it is." Pence came into camp with a body fat percentage of 6.5, his lowest as a big leaguer, and he feels noticeably faster as he enters his final season before free agency. The Giants opted not to push for a long-term deal in the offseason, but Pence has made it clear that he would love to keep riding his scooter to AT&T Park for years to come. The immediate focus is on a full season spent hitting behind Buster Posey, the reigning MVP, but Pence isn't worried about the numbers or production that the Giants might need out of the No.5 spot. "If I'm helping the team win or if I'm not helping the team win, that's for other people to decide," Pence said. "My thing is to make sure I'm giving my all. I don't really worry about anything else." Tyler Boone homered and drove in three runs and the Red Bluff Spartans beat Corning 10-1 Friday at the Oroville baseball tournament. Red Bluff finished the tournament 2-1. Corning went 1-2, winning its first game of the season. Colin Igarta struck out seven batters in six innings to pick up the win against Corning. Nick Schluep pitched the final inning. Boone led the way with his three RBIs going 2-for-3 with a home run. Evan Sinclair went 2-3 and drove in a pair with a double and a sacrifice fly. He also scored three times. Wyatt Houghtby went 14 with a double and two RBIs. Jared Poore doubled and scored four times. Tony Ramirez had two hits and scored Corning's lone run. Roberto Espinoza drove him in. Jaime Gonzalez and Mitch Fox shut out Oroville 6-0 Saturday for Red Bluff's other tournament win. Gonzalez struck out six batters in five innings. Chase Root went 2-for-2 with an RBI. C.J. Somavia, Garrett Sandow, Fox and Sinclair also drove in runs. Pleasant Valley beat Red Bluff 10-3 earlier in the day. Sandow homered in the game and Gonzalez went 2for-3 with a double and two RBIs. Red Bluff is 4-3 on the season, with all three losses coming against Pleasant Valley. Corning picked up its first win of the season Saturday with a 5-3 victory over Wheatland. Ramirez was the winning pitcher and Tristan McIntyre got the save. Tarren Dahlgren doubled twice in the game and Nathan Fultz picked up a single and a double. Hamilton beat Corning 6-2 earlier in the day. Dakota Deines went 2for-3. McIntyre and Alex Wunsch drove in runs. At its home Glenn Cox Tournament Los Molinos was blasted 31-5 by Biggs Thursday. Chester beat the Bulldogs 15-3 on Saturday. Lady Spartans go 3-2 at PV tourney The Lady Spartans went 3-2 at the Pleasant Valley softball tournament. Red Bluff beat Yuba City 12-3 and Folsom 11-0 on Friday and lost to Wheatland. On Saturday Red Bluff beat Chico 4-3, but loss to Foothill 5-2. Corning went 1-3-1 at the tournament. The Cardinals beat Oroville 14-3. Kristin Cox homered in the win and drove in a pair along with Kimmy White and Bailey Jennings. MacKenzie Peterson went 3-for-4. Corning tied Nevada Union 4-4 and were beat by Davis 4-3, Pleasant Valley 42 and St. Patrick-St. Vincent 10-5. Modoc beat Los Molinos 24-1 at the Anderson Tournament. Portola beat the Lady Bulldogs 16-4.