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Guardians connect for six bombs in rout of Reds

CLEVELAND — Known for doing the little things it takes to win, a style they’ve embraced and branded as “Guards Ball,” the Guardians showed they can also swing big. Kyle Manzardo homered twice and Cleveland connected for six home runs — its most in a home game since 2013 — while ...

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 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 ...