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Scrappers take series vs. Canada

Local Sports

NILES – The first two games of the three-game series between the Mahoning Valley Scrappers and the Canadian Junior National Team featured a pair of blowouts. On Friday, the Scrappers sailed to a win. On Saturday, seven Scrappers pitchers combined to issue 15 walks in a Canada rout. ...

Gonzalez and Reynolds homer as Pirates hold off Rockies

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DENVER — Nick Gonzalez and Bryan Reynolds homered to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on Sunday. Gonzalez and Reynolds finished with two hits each to help Pittsburgh salvage the finale of the three-game series in what could have been a sweep. The Pirates lost the ...

Alvarez hits AL-leading 25th homer, Astros beat Guardians

Local Sports

HOUSTON — Yordan Alvarez hit his American League-leading 25th home run, Kai-Wei Teng threw six solid innings and the Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Sunday. Alvarez hit a solo shot to right-center off Slade Cecconi in the first inning. It was his first home run since he ...

Rockets relay team reaches podium at state

High School Sports

COLUMBUS — Already knowing what it takes to compete at the OHSAA Jesse Owens Track & Field State Championship, Micah Sparks was ready to compete in multiple events for the Maplewood Rockets. Last June he helped his 4x800m squad earn bronze, while tallying another third place finish in the ...

Wollitz: Fishing with friends is a ‘winning experience’

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It had all the makings of a big-time tournament. Even the Goodyear blimp showed up. It is human nature to compete. Everybody likes winning, and putting a little something on the line is a motivator. Like golfers wagering a few dollars, anglers put up money in hopes of claiming the pot at ...