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Massey’s go-ahead 2-run homer lifts Royals past Guardians

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Massey hit a go-ahead two-run homer, Isaac Collins also went deep and the Kansas City Royals pushed their winning streak to five with a 5-3 victory over the AL Central-rival Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night. Stephen Kolek allowed a three-run shot by Rhys ...

Cunningham scores 23, Harris 20 to help Pistons beat Cavs in Game 1

DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series. Duncan Robinson added 19 points for the top-seeded Pistons, who ended an NBA record-tying 12-game ...

Bob Skinner, a 3-time All-Star outfielder and a 3-time World Series champion, dies at 94

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bob Skinner, who earned three World Series rings and was named to the All-Star team three times during a baseball career that spanned more than four decades as a player and coach, has died. He was 94. The Pittsburgh Pirates, where Skinner began his career and helped the franchise stun the New York Yankees in the 1960 World Series, said Tuesday they were informed of Skinner's death from his wife, Joan. He died in San Diego. A cause was not provided. "Bob was an important part of one of the most beloved teams in our storied history and helped deliver a moment that ...

Schoenfield, D2 transfers making impact at WVU

By Paul Schoenfeld’s own admission, the moment first hit him last fall. It was the sudden realization that baseball isn’t some universal game where stepping into the batter’s box at one level was the same at another level. “The fall was a really big learning curve for me,” the WVU ...

Huskies edge Big Red in extra inning thriller

CADIZ — Harrison Central and Big Red’s decorated baseball programs have had some battles over the years. Monday evening’s showdown at Mazeroski Field will go down as another to remember. After the Huskies had rallied from an early deficit to lead late in the game, and Big Red battled ...

Holden, Oak Glen shut down Madonna

WEIRTON - This time Danica Holden supplied the pitching for the Oak Glen softball team while the team's regular battery took care of the hitting against Hancock County foe Madonna. Holden went the distance striking out 11, and the Golden Bears outhit the Blue Dons by six en route to a 5-0 victory Monday evening down at Starvaggi Park. Holden limited Madonna to just four hits on her way to picking up the win. "Dani threw really well," Oak Glen (15-9) head coach Sherrie Garner said. "She had 11 strikeouts, and we made the plays behind her. She pitched well. I am proud of her. She ...