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Lowe lifts Pirates past Cubs in series finale

CHICAGO — Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Pittsburgh’s three-run sixth inning, and the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a sweep of their weekend series. Bryan Reynolds had two hits for Pittsburgh, including an RBI single in the first. Carmen Mlodzinski, Luke Weaver and Mason Montgomery combined for 3 2/3 hitless innings in relief of Bubba Chandler (8-9). The Pirates (75-75) closed out a 4-2 stay in Chicago. They swept the White Sox before dropping two of three against the Cubs. Miguel Amaya homered for Chicago, and Michael Busch had two ...

Poland holds on to top rival Canfield

CANFIELD — The Battle of 224 proved to be just that: a battle. And fortunately for the Poland Bulldogs, they won Friday night’s rivalry game against Canfield on the road 24-21 after taking a lead in the second half and holding off the Cardinals late. The win marked Poland’s first vs. ...

Brungard’s record-setting day helps YSU throttle Duquesne

YOUNGSTOWN -- Last season, Beau Brungard set a litany of records for Youngstown State en route to a record-breaking Walter Payton Award-winning campaign. On Saturday, Brungard added two more to the list, throwing six touchdown passes and tallying eight total touchdowns to set both Penguins' ...

Irish spoil Y-town home opener

YOUNGSTOWN — It was a battle of attrition on Friday night at Rayen Stadium — whoever made the fewest mistakes emerged victorious. That proved to be Ursuline, as the Fighting Irish came alive in the second half to hold off Youngstown 25-9 and spoil the Defenders’ first home opener as a ...

Mineral Ridge overpowers Springfield to stay unbeaten

WEATHERSFIELD — Many of the students were dressed in red, white and blue in honor of the 25th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, on Friday night in Weathersfield. At the end of the evening, the home fans celebrated a 27-7 victory by Mineral Ridge over Springfield. It ...

Sebring shut down by Chalker

SOUTHINGTON — Going into the year, Sebring coach Anthony Agresta mentioned that the defense was his team’s Achilles heel. While improved over years past, the group struggles in space. Chalker thrived in space on Friday, earning its first win of the season, downing the Trojans ...