TORONTO — Kevin Gausman pitched into the seventh inning, Yohendrick Pinango and George Springer had two-run doubles and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 on Friday night for their third straight victory. After Springer scored Toronto’s first run in the third inning, ...
ALLIANCE — When Dave Kelm took over the Lakeview softball program four years ago, he envisioned building the Bulldogs into one of the area’s perennial powers. After capturing its second straight district championship Thursday, it is safe to say Lakeview has arrived. Sticking to their ...
LEAVITTSBURG — Thursday’s district championship match between Champion and Cardinal Mooney was a battle of freshman pitchers Carly Dyer of Champion and Alexis McKinstry of Mooney. McKinstry won the day with a 15-strikeout performance, helping guide the Cardinals to a 10-1 victory over ...
BELOIT — Carter Thrasher knew what was coming. He stepped into the batter’s box with a full count, and the pitch fell outside the zone. Thrasher flipped his bat, turned toward the dugout and began to celebrate before making his way down the first-base line. The junior drew a bases-loaded ...
NEW YORK — Josh Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 points, Jalen Brunson had 19 points and 14 assists, and the New York Knicks moved halfway to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday night. Mikal Bridges also scored 19 points and ...
DETROIT — Patrick Bailey hit a solo home run, Joey Cantillo threw 5 2/3 shutout innings and the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Brayan Rocchio had three hits, including two doubles, and scored a run. ...
