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Guardians fall to Wilkinson, Giants

CLEVELAND — Victor Bericoto had an RBI single, Matt Wilkinson worked two innings as an opener in his major league debut against the team that drafted the left-hander and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 on Wednesday night. The 23-year-old Wilkinson allowed one hit a little more than three months after Cleveland’s 10th-round pick in the 2023 amateur draft was acquired from the AL wild card-chasing Guardians. He was the franchise’s first Canadian-born pitcher to make his big league debut as a starter since Tip O’Neill for the New York Gothams in ...

Late HRs rally Pirates past Tigers

PITTSBURGH — Brandon Lowe homered off Detroit closer Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 victory over the Tigers on Wednesday. Rafael Flores Jr. homered twice for Pittsburgh, including a tying shot off Jansen (3-5) with one out in the ninth. Lowe followed two batters later with a towering shot to right field that clanged high off the foul pole. The homer was the 27th this season for Lowe, the most in club history by a second baseman. It was the 83rd this year by the Pirates at PNC Park, the most at the venue since it opened in ...

High school scoreboard – Aug. 19. 2026

BOYS GOLF South Range 151, Hubbard 169 at Lake Milton Golf Club South Range: Brennan Proya 35, Nick Titus 37, Mark Aey 39, Braden Meshula 40 Hubbard: Logan Ward 41, Jackson Powell 43, Leo Mariano 46, Misali Smalios 48 Springfield 191, Sebring 246 at Berlin Lakes Springfield: Cooper Ensley 42, Anthony Crump 47, Payton Schultz 50, Aiden Ehrhart 52 Sebring: Connor Helmick 57, Michael P 59, Rick Zhang 65, Kamryn Gormier 65 Canfield 156, Howland 169 at Salem Hills Canfield: Danny Chaplow 36, Bohdi Forman 38, Chad Volovar 41, Luke Conroy 41 Howland: Nick Alvetro 39, ...

Offensive success powers Poland over Boardman for first win

BOARDMAN — Poland’s attack proved relentless throughout Tuesday’s boys soccer match vs. Boardman, and it helped lift the Bulldogs, who suffered a decisive loss in their season opener, to a 1-0 victory on the road. Poland head coach Brian Garcar said the win was just what his team ...

High School Sports Roundup from Aug. 18

BOYS SOCCER From Monday Lordstown 2, Liberty 1 — The combination of Jonah Force and Joey Rose accounted for Lordstown’s scoring in the win. Drake Moody had an assist, and Dylan Davis made two saves for the Red Devils. Liberty stats were not provided. GIRLS SOCCER Hubbard 2, Champion 2 — The Trumbull County foes played to a draw. Jackie Fields and Ella Pompoco both scored for the Golden Flashes, and Rachel Wiedenheft had an assist. Marley McClurg made three saves for Champion. Hubbard stats were not provided by print deadline. BOYS GOLF Poland 147, South Range 164, Niles ...

YSU QB Brungard ready for final season with Penguins

YOUNGSTOWN — Heading into his fifth and final season at Youngstown State, Beau Brungard has some “unfinished business” to attend to. When the Penguins’ quarterback announced his decision to return to YSU in December, he felt like he and the team had “left so much out there” last ...