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Brooke can’t slow down Martins Ferry

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WELLSBURG — The Brooke softball team was unable to silence the Martins Ferry bats. The Purple Riders pounded out 14 hits, including five extra-base hits, and 11 runs en route to an 11-0 victory against the Bruins in the first of Brooke's two games Friday evening on the road. "I told the ...

OVAC Hall of Fame inducting a trio of legends

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WHEELING — The OVAC has named its Hall of Fame selections for the Class of 2026. Now that special group of honorees will be joined by a trio of individuals in the Legends category. Legends are athletes or former coaches whose schools are currently in the OVAC but were not conference members ...

Cruz, Chandler help Pirates beat the Rays 5-1

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oneil Cruz hit a two-run home run, Brandon Lowe went 3 for 5 with two doubles and two RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Tampa Bay 5-1 on Friday night to snap the Ray's six-game win streak. Bubba Chandler (1-1) allowed a run and three hits over six innings. Mason ...