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Rodriguez RBI helps Giants rally to beat Pirates 7-6 in 12 innings

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SAN FRANCISCO — Jesus Rodriguez hit an RBI single in the 12th inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied from a pair of two-run deficits to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 on Sunday. The Giants loaded the bases against Justin Lawrence (0-2) when Matt Chapman hit a double that only advanced automatic runner Heliot Ramos to third, and Drew Gilbert was intentionally walked. Rodriguez followed with a single to right to give the struggling Giants just their third win in the last 12 games. The teams traded two-run innings in the 10th, with Spencer Horwitz hitting a two-run double in ...

OHSAA unveils full softball playoff brackets

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Local teams have had to battle through various weather conditions throughout the spring, facing rain, hail, wind and brisk temperatures, along with occasional days of warmth and sunshine. But after an unpredictable season, the high school softball playoffs finally begin this week, as the ...

Duo leads Twins past Guardians

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CLEVELAND — Kody Clemens had three hits and Kendry Rojas earned his first major league win with a strong outing in relief as the Minnesota Twins held off the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Sunday. Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking single in a four-run fifth inning for the Twins, who took two of three in the series from their AL Central rivals. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt was sent home hours before the first pitch due to lingering respiratory issues. Tony Arnerich filled in as acting manager. Making his second career appearance, Rojas (1-0) struck out five and walked three over 3 1/3 ...

Guardians call up reliever Aleman

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The Cleveland Guardians called up one of their top relief-pitching prospects on Friday. Righty Franco Aleman will be a part of the Guardians bullpen this weekend as they continue a series with the Minnesota Twins. To make room for Aleman, Connor Brogdan was designated for ...

MLB’s rookie class is making an impact in early season games

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PHOENIX — Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin stepped to the plate on Tuesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks and ripped a 110.1 mph laser high off the center-field wall at Chase Field, cruising into second base for a double. D-backs manager Torey Lovullo’s jaw dropped almost ...