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Pirates fall to Giants in 10 innings

Local Sports September 3, 2026

PITTSBURGH — Rafael Devers continued his hot hitting with his 32nd home run of the season and the San Francisco Giants scored twice in the 10th inning to defeat Pittsburgh 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending the Pirates’ four-game winning streak. Devers had a solo shot with one out in the first inning to open the scoring a night after the Giants dropped a wild 13-12 decision in the series opener. The first baseman extended his hitting streak to 10 games by going 2 for 3 with two walks. Bryce Eldridge’s RBI double down the left-field line in the 10th inning put the Giants ahead 4-3 ...

Different test awaits YSU in season’s 1st road trip at Kentucky

Local Sports September 3, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Coming off the team’s first game of the season, Youngstown State football coach Doug Phillips offered his assessment of the team’s performance during YSU’s weekly press conference on Tuesday morning. Phillips started off by highlighting the Penguins’ effort throughout ...

Mineral Ridge tops rival McDonald in marathon 5-setter

High School Sports September 3, 2026

MCDONALD — The Mineral Ridge volleyball team had McDonald on its heels in the fourth set, but couldn’t get the job done. When the Rams had the same opportunity in the fifth, they made sure to end it. Mineral Ridge stayed undefeated in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Scarlet ...

Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith keeping NFL talk at bay while chasing history with Buckeyes

Local Sports September 3, 2026

COLUMBUS — Jeremiah Smith is expected to be the first non-QB drafted and an impact superstar when he heads to the NFL next year. The only thing Smith worries about is the present and making sure he leaves as Ohio State’s all-time leading wide receiver. “I focus on what’s right now, ...

Ursuline holds off late Warren JFK comeback bid

High School Sports September 2, 2026

WARREN — For most of Tuesday’s match vs. Warren JFK, Ursuline head coach Joel Monaco watched as his Irish consistently outplayed their counterparts and successfully built a three-goal lead in the second half. However, the game, albeit still an 3-2 Ursuline win, changed dramatically when ...

High School Sports Roundup from Sept. 1

High School Sports September 2, 2026

VOLLEYBALL Columbiana 3, Wellsville 0 — Columbiana (5-0) continued their hot start to the season behind Landry Smith, who totaled 15 points, six aces, six kills, two digs and one assist. Addisyn Dangler added nine kills for the Clippers and Ava Marks totaled seven. Eva Waller paced the offense with 24 assists, seven points, three aces and four digs. East Palestine 3, Cardinal Mooney 1 — Taylor Watts led Mooney with 39 digs. Angela Bettura added 29 digs for the Cardinals. Lordstown 3, Bloomfield 1 — Aniyla Doll had 12 points with five aces to lead Lordstown. Hailey Ishman ...