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Schoenfeld hits go-ahead 2-run homer in 9th to keep WVU's season alive

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GRANVILLE — The West Virginia fans at Kendrick Family Ballpark had their hats inside out. There was a section of fans with their shirts off swinging them around. And everyone was on their feet. The Mountaineers had the game tied in the top of the ninth after being down three runs. On the loudspeaker, "My Way" by Fetty Wap played on the loudspeaker. Paul Schoenfeld hit his bat to the ground to take off the weight, and he made his way up to the plate. Kentucky's pitcher Oliver Boone dealt. Ball. "First pitch heater," Schoenfeld said. Schoenfeld stepped out of the box and gave ...

Pirates put Mlodzinski on the restricted list, Griffin to IL

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates put right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list Sunday and infielder Konnor Griffin on the 10-day injured list with a right elbow strain. Mlodzinski was moved to the bullpen earlier this week after Jared Jones returned to the rotation from elbow surgery. Mlodzinski hasn't pitched since his start against the Chicago Cubs on Monday, and general manager Ben Cherington told reporters he wasn't ready to pitch Sunday against Minnesota. "Going into the weekend, we understood and communicated with Carmen that at some point this weekend we ...

Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes is a Stanley Cup Final of playoff powerhouses

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Even if the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes did not stand out as the cream of the crop in the NHL during the regular season, they have clearly been the best during the playoffs. Now the hottest teams in hockey will meet for the Stanley Cup. Vegas swept Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado in the Western Conference Final and has won 19 of 24 games since John Tortorella took over as coach in late March. Carolina has won 12 of 13 the playoffs, including four in a row to put away Montreal to reach the Cup final. "I probably would give an edge to Vegas, but I don't feel that ...

Oak Glen's Martin headed to Fairmont State

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Oak Glen senior Averi Martin committed to Fairmont State University to continue her academic and volleyball careers. Martin was a member of the 2025 West Virginia AA State volleyball team, 2023 and 2024 OVAC 4A volleyball championship teams, and the 2024 West Virginia AA State Runner-Up ...

Ashcraft leads Pirates to finish sweep of skidding Twins

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Braxton Ashcraft struck out 11 in six innings, Ryan O'Hearn and Nick Gonzales homered, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Minnesota Twins 9-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Ashcraft (5-2) allowed two runs and five hits with no walks, sending the Twins ...

Red Sox break through in the 7th to top Guardians

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Masataka Yoshida had the go-ahead single during a six-run seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 9-4 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. Cleveland starter Tanner Bibee left with a 4-3 lead after six innings and stood to earn his first win of the ...