Category Archives: Local Sports

Slumping Cubs look to stop 3-game losing streak against Tigers
Chicago Cubs (17-19, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (13-24, fourth in the AL Central) Detroit; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Jake Arrieta (3-3, 0.00 ERA) Tigers: Tarik ...
WJBD Staff May 14, 2021

Heat top 76ers to keep No. 5 seed
UNDATED (AP) - The Philadelphia 76ers were unable to clinch the top seed in the NBA's Eastern Conference playoffs. The Miami Heat held onto the fifth seed as Jimmy Butler scored 21 points, Bam Adebayo...
WJBD Staff May 14, 2021

Avs finish with NHL's top record
UNDATED (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche are this year's West Division champs in the NHL and winners of the Presidents' Trophy. The Avs passed Vegas on the final day of the season by erupting for five go...
WJBD Staff May 14, 2021

White Sox stay hot
UNDATED (AP) - Good pitching, great defense and a pair of homers have run the Chicago White Sox's winning streak to six games. Lance Lynn struck out nine while allowing two hits over five innings of t...
WJBD Staff May 14, 2021

Blue Devils Open Region Tournament With Extra Inning Win
The KC Blue Devils opened up Region 24 Tournament action with a 4-3 win over Lake Land in 10-innings. Brandon Valdez hit a RBI walk-off double to win it. Jordan Bloemer earned his 9th win of the year ...
WJBD Staff May 13, 2021

Wildcats Fall To Central In Wild Game
The Salem Wildcats are 3-8 after falling to Breese Central at home 14-9. It was a wild start to the game as Central led Salem 7-6 after 2 innings. The Cougars would grab a 10-6 lead with 3 runs in the...
WJBD Staff May 13, 2021 Photo credit - Wilkins Studios/FTS Productions

South Central/Coach Jones 3 Wins Shy Of Milestones
The SC Cougars are 9-2 after a 13-0 rout of Carlyle yesterday. The Cougars scored six runs to break the game open in the 3rd with 6 more in the sixth. They outhit the Indians 15-6. Chase Dodson homere...
WJBD Staff May 13, 2021

Lady Cats Nip Central 1-0
The Salem Lady Cats nipped Breese Central 1-0 at Tully Park. Salem scored in the opening inning when Avery Bass singled and moved to 2nd on a passed ball. She would advance to third on a bunt from May...
WJBD Staff May 13, 2021 Photo by Greg Maxey

Orphans Drop To 5-1 On Tennis Season, Lose First Conference Match
Centralia dropped their first tennis match of the season falling to 5-1 and 3-1 in the South Seven with a 5-4 loss to Carbondale. In singles, the Orphans got wins from Ethan Dobbs, Reed Dearing and Ch...
WJBD Staff May 13, 2021

Little League Results from 5-12-21
In junior league, Salem Tire beats Minor League 19-9 through 6 innings. Salem Tire took the early lead and never looked back. Jalen Inlow was the winning pitcher with 7 strike outs and 1 earned run th...
WJBD Staff May 13, 2021
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