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UNDATED (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have won a series against the team that knocked them out in last year's NLCS. Max Fried (freed) outpitched Trevor Bauer in the Braves' 4-2 victory over the Dodgers. F...

SONOMA, Calif. (AP) - Kyle Larson beat teammate Chase Elliott in overtime at Sonoma Raceway to win his second consecutive Cup race as Hendrick Motorsports continues a month of dominance. Larson had le...

The Salem Wildcats season came to an end at Teutopolis falling in their regional semifinal last night 10-0 in five innings. In other 2a regional semifinals, Benton over Carmi 13-1, Waltonville beat Tr...

The SC Cougars are 19-3 and will open up their post season today with an 11am game at Lions Field against Red Hill. Also today, Altamont hosts Brownstown. In 1a regional semifinals yesterday, Steelevi...

The Salem Lady Wildcats season came to an end falling to Freeburg on the road in the regional softball championship 1-0. Delaney Kell finished with 9 strikeouts and finishes as the single season strik...

The Odin Lady Eagles fell short in their regional title game at Windsor/Stew-Stras 5-2. The game was tied at 2-2 through six innings with the Hatchets managing to get a couple of crucial hits that eve...

The girls soccer post season continued yesterday in 1a Sectional Quarterfinal play. Marquette beat Father McGivney 7-0, Althoff over Gibault 3-0, Carlinville nipped Hillsboro 3-2, Pinckneyville 4-1 wi...

The Salem 12u won their opener at the Trenton/New Baden Tournament with a 4-1 victory over Triad. Payton Gullion worked the first two innings and gave way to Aden Rostance to start the 3rd. He would w...

In girls softball action at the Complex, Landers beat Caseys 17-8. Reagan Shuler struckout 12 in 4 innings with Kendall Zmmermann finishing out the final inning. She also finished with 3 singles. Maci...

Chicago Cubs (32-25, first in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (36-21, first in the NL West) San Francisco; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Kohl Stewart (1-0, .00 ERA, .80 WH...