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Scrappers can’t keep Crosscutters off bases, lose 11-5

Latest News June 12, 2026

NILES — Walks have proven to be a vital part of both the Mahoning Valley Scrappers success and failures through the first nine games of the season. On Thursday, the Scrappers were on the wrong end of the walk parade, resulting in an 11-5 setback to Williamsport at 717 Credit Union Field. Five Scrappers pitchers combined to issue 12 free passes. Williamsport wasted no time getting on the board against Scrappers starter Shea Wendt, scoring two first inning runs by way of a pair of singles, a walk and a double steal. The Scrappers immediately responded in the bottom of the first ...

Pirates comeback falls short vs. Dodgers as Shohei Ohtani exits game

Lakeview’s Noah Engle shines in spotlight at OHSAA state meet

High School Sports June 12, 2026

COLUMBUS — Under the lights of Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, Noah Engle was ready for the spotlight following weather delays that forced the Division III finals to be held late at night on day three of the OHSAA state track and field meet. The Lakeview junior rose to the occasion, clocking ...

McDonald's Emma Bundy, Cierra Shiley finish strong at state meet

High School Sports June 12, 2026

COLUMBUS — McDonald’s track and field program has had consistent success for as long as many can remember. Seniors Emma Bundy and Cierra Shiley had been the epitome of that Blue Devil consistency, and they concluded their high school track careers with some podium honors at last ...

Scrappers' Nick Williams hoping to beat the odds again

Callihan helps Pirates down Dodgers

Local Sports June 11, 2026

PITTSBURGH — Tyler Callihan hit the first two home runs of his career, a solo shot off Shohei Ohtani in the fourth inning and a go-ahead, three-run blast off reliever Kyle Hurt in the eighth as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-8 on Wednesday night. Ohtani gave up season highs in runs (four), earned runs (three), and hits (six) in 6 2/3 innings as his ERA ticked up to 1.06. The four-time MVP struck out six and walked three before being removed following Brandon Lowe’s two-out, two-run double in the seventh. Ohtani hit a two-run homer off Gregory Soto ...