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Pirates falls 6-0 as Phillies finish off series sweep

PITTSBURGH — Zack Wheeler pitched seven sparkling innings, and Bryce Harper hit a home run off ace Paul Skenes on Sunday to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and a sweep of the three-game series. Wheeler (3-0) gave up four hits while striking out eight and walking one. His ERA is 1.99 in six starts since beginning the season on the injured list while recovering from surgery to have a blood clot removed from his upper right arm. Jonathan Bowlan and Tanner Banks pitched one inning each to finish the five-hitter. Harper led off the sixth inning ...

High school scoreboard – May 16, 2026

BASEBALL Canfield 4, South Range 1 — Will Murphy limited the Raiders to one run on the mound in the Cardinals’ victory, scattering five hits and striking out five with two walks. Joey Gabriel had two hits, while Jake Dovich had a hit and two RBIs for Canfield. Tommy Titus had a double and an RBI for South Range, as four others added a hit. LaBrae 6, Girard 5 — The Vikings’ bats were hot, as Landon Brunstetter and Easton Armstrong each had three hits and combined for three RBIs. Austin Rowe and Lucas Glaser added two hits apiece, as Gavin Gee was credited with the victory on ...

Flashes beat LaBrae for first time since 2023

LEAVITTSBURG — Friday’s game between Champion and LaBrae has been sitting in limbo since the beginning of the season. All the Flashes had to do was get nine outs and Champion would earn its first win over the rival Vikings since 2023. LaBrae had the tying runner on third, but the ...

Ginocchi’s walk-off hit lifts Girard over Mineral Ridge

GIRARD — On senior day, Girard’s seniors helped put the Indians in position for a memorable finish. But it was a sophomore that stole the show on Friday night. After trailing heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, Girard rallied to tie the game and sophomore Pierson Ginocchi’s ...

High School Sports Roundup from May 15

SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT DIVISION VI Northeast 1 Newton Falls 15, Campbell 1 — Stats were not reported by print deadline. REGULAR SEASON Howland 2, Boardman 1 (8 Inn.) — McKenna Perry of Howland and Gabi Sferra of Boardman had 11 strikeouts each in a classic pitchers duel. Both pitched the entire game, as Howland won with a walk off hit in the bottom of the 8th inning. Perry had a hit and an RBI for the Tigers as did Marissa Ray. Madison Schmitz added a pair of hits. Addie Kowacich had a hit and an RBI for Boardman. Cardinal Mooney 5, Beaver Local 1 — Lexi McKinstry ...

Locals assisting paralyzed veterans

There is a code among those who venture out on the water that they are obliged to assist those who are in distress. Since ancient times, masters of vessels were bound to assist those they encountered on the water who required assistance. Mariners, including we who go to the water to fish, are duty-bound stop to aid disabled boats and their crews. And so it is that a flotilla of captains will set sail May 30 and 31 at Mosquito Lake. Their mission will be to skipper boats for U.S. military veterans who love to fish but have suffered spinal cord injuries during their service. The ...