YOUNGSTOWN — Mike Wells made a living in opposing backfields last season. The Youngstown State linebacker terrorized quarterbacks and running backs alike across the Missouri Valley Football Conference. He developed a knack for getting to the ball, which more often than not, led to either a ...
SOFTBALL Austintown Fitch 10, Louisa County (Va.) 4 — Abby Toth had a monster game for Fitch (7-0), hammering three home runs and driving in six total. Alyssa Rodgers and Lily Stevens added a hit and an RBI to keep the Falcons unbeaten. Austintown Fitch 12, Camden (N.Y. 0 — In their ...
CLEVELAND — Brayan Rocchio’s single with one out in the ninth inning drove in CJ Kayfus to give the Cleveland Guardians a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Kayfus singled off John Schreiber (0-1) and advanced to second when Bo Naylor walked. Rocchio’s single just ...
PITTSBURGH — Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes put together his second straight solid start, keeping San Diego hitless until the sixth inning of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 7-1 win over the Padres on Tuesday night. Skenes (2-1), who was rocked during an opening day loss to the New ...
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are optimistic about reaching a long-term contract with rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin, but general manager Ben Cherington cautioned they’re not at the finish line. Cherington said Wednesday it typically takes a series of items to come together for ...
DETROIT — Zach Werenski scored in the shootout to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Tuesday night, ending a six-game skid. Adam Fantilli tied the game with 17 seconds left, Danton Heinen also scored and Werenski also added a goal and an assist in regulation. ...