Category Archives: Local Sports
Ian Happ homers twice to help Cubs rout Reds 16-6
CHICAGO (AP) - Ian Happ homered twice and the Chicago Cubs easily overcame an early deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 16-6 on Wednesday night. Cristopher Morel, Dansby Swanson and Seiya Suzuki also ...
Aug 3, 2023
Hudson works 7 strong innings and the Cardinals hit 4 HRs in 7-3 win over AL Central-leading Twins
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Dakota Hudson pitched seven strong innings in his second start of the season and Alex Burleson hit a three-run homer, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-3 win over the AL Central-...
Aug 3, 2023
Big Ten having preliminary conversations about more expansion if Pac-12 crumbles, AP sources say
A group of Big Ten presidents has begun discussing the possibility of adding more West Coast schools to the conference if the Pac-12 continues to crumble, two people familiar with the conversations to...
Aug 3, 2023
Southern Illinois Wins Colt World Series With Shutout Of Ohio
For the 3rd straight year, a team from Southern Illinois has won the Colt World Series. With 2-time defending champion Marion eliminated, it was time for Southern Illinois to pull it off as they beat ...
Aug 2, 2023
Weather Puts In Question Tonight's Scheduled 11u Little League State Title Game In Salem
Weather permitting, tonight will be the championship game of the 11u Little League Baseball State Tournament hosted at the Salem Little League Complex. Elmhurst knocked off Western Springs last night ...
Aug 2, 2023
YMCA/Salem Recreation Men's Softball
In Salem Recreation/YMCA men's softball last night, Eliminators won a pair of games beating ABC Pub 21-9 and shutting out Wild Stallions 15-0. Pennington Chevrolet beat Wild Stallions 17-7.
Aug 2, 2023 Seth Lemmons / CC
Dansby Swanson homers twice as Chicago Cubs pound Cincinnati Reds 20-9
CHICAGO (AP) - Dansby Swanson homered twice and drove in five runs, and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Cincinnati Reds 20-9 on Tuesday night. Mike Tauchman also went deep and finished with four RBIs as ...
Aug 2, 2023
Candelario makes successful return to Chicago Cubs as Mancini is cut to make room on roster
CHICAGO (AP) - Jeimer Candelario felt right at home in his return to the Chicago Cubs. A day after he was acquired in a trade with Washington, Candelario started at first base and batted sixth for Tue...
Aug 2, 2023
Solano hits tiebreaking single as the Twins snap 5-game skid with 3-2 win over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Donovan Solano hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the seventh inning and Pablo Lopez tossed six effective innings as the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins snapped a five-game skid ...
Aug 2, 2023
Hinsdale Into 11u State Championship, Awaits Tonight's Winner Of Elmhurst v. Streator
It was another exciting night at the Salem Little League Complex as hosts of the 11u Little League State Baseball Tournament. Hinsdale punched their ticket to the state title game with a 6-4 win over ...
Aug 1, 2023
