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White Sox outlast Guardians to split series

Local Sports July 6, 2026

CLEVELAND — Colson Montgomery hit a two-run homer and Kyle Teel and Tristan Peters added solo shots as the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-6 on Sunday to split a four-game series between the AL Central’s top teams. The win moved the White Sox back into first place by one game. Gabriel Arias belted a three-run homer and rookie Chase DeLauter also connected for the Guardians, who won the first two games on walk-offs. The finale was delayed by rain and unplayable conditions on the water-logged outfield warning track. Just before the re-scheduled start, the ...

Griffin keeps contributing for Pirates

Local Sports July 6, 2026

WASHINGTON — Konnor Griffin put on quite a show for the Pittsburgh Pirates. A single, a stolen base, two spectacular plays in the field — and finally, a bases-loaded hit that put his team ahead to stay. “He’s a complete player,” manager Don Kelly said. “He’s going to help us ...

Scrappers wrap up first half with a ‘boom’

Local Sports July 6, 2026

NILES — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers began the first half of their 2026 season with a bang, winning three straight games out of the gate. On Sunday, the first half of the season ended with a flash and a boom. A strong line of thunderstorms rolled through Niles just prior to the scheduled ...

U.S. striker Balogun to play Round of 16 vs. Belgium after FIFA lifts red card suspension

Local Sports July 6, 2026

SEATTLE — U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday. Balogun, the American leader with three goals in the tournament, ...

Guardians’ Ramirez making progress in return from surgery

Local Sports July 6, 2026

CLEVELAND — Jose Ramirez has made steady progress in his recovery from hand surgery and the Cleveland Guardians star third baseman will soon start taking batting practice. The seven-time All-Star has been out since having a portion of the hamate bone in his left hand removed on June 16. ...