Category Archives: Local Sports
Matz pitches six strong innings as Cardinals stop Cubs' eight-game win streak with 3-0 victory
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Steven Matz and two relievers combined on a five-hitter, and the St. Louis Cardinals snapped the Chicago Cubs' eight-game winning streak with a 3-0 victory Sunday. Tyler O'Neill, Andr...
Jul 31, 2023
Blue Jays bolster bullpen by acquiring RHP Jordan Hicks from St. Louis
TORONTO (AP) - The Toronto Blue Jays strengthened their depleted bullpen Sunday by acquiring right-hander Jordan Hicks in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. Toronto sent minor league right-handers ...
Jul 31, 2023
Happ, Gomes homer to help the Cubs beat the Cardinals 5-1 for their 8th straight victory
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Yan Gomes and Ian Happ homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Saturday night for their eighth straight victory. "It's been fun," Cubs starting pitcher Jamies...
Jul 30, 2023 alison fayre / CC
Anderson and Vaughn homer, Clevinger sharp in return to lead White Sox past Guardians 7-2
CHICAGO (AP) - Tim Anderson homered for the first time in more than a year on a three-hit night, Mike Clevinger tossed five shutout innings in his return from the injured list and the Chicago White So...
Jul 30, 2023
Jonathan Taylor requests trade after meeting with owner Jim Irsay at Colts practice, source says
WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) - A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has requested to be traded. The person spoke to the AP on...
Jul 30, 2023
Colt World Series In Full Swing....Marion Opens Tonight With Nix On The Mound Against Mexico
The Colt World Series opened up in Marion yesterday. In the opening game, Tijuana, Mexico beat Chiba, Japan 6-0, Rio Grande Valley, Texas beat Greensboro, North Carolina 10-2, Youngstown, Ohio routed ...
Jul 29, 2023
11u State Little League Tournament Begins Today In Salem
Today is the opening of the 11u Little League State Baseball Tournament hosted by the Salem Little League Complex. There will be 4 games today split between the North and South Fields. On the North Fi...
Jul 29, 2023 Governor Tom Wolf / CC
Aviston Express Falls In Extra Innings To Finish Summer
The Aviston Express saw their Senior Legion season come to an end falling to Danville 6-5 in 8-innings at the State Tournament in Galesburg. Landon Geragosian and Conner Freeze each had 3 hits for Avi...
Jul 29, 2023 Photo courtesy of: Aviston Express Facebook Page.
Franklin Park BB/SB & SCMS BB Holding Tryouts Monday
Monday is the first of two days of tryouts for Franklin Park baseball and softball. They both will go Monday and Tuesday from 4-6pm. Athletes must have a school/sports physical in order to tryout. It'...
Jul 29, 2023
Wisdom homers, Mancini has RBI single as Cubs beat Cardinals 3-2 for seventh straight win
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Patrick Wisdom homered and Trey Mancini had a tiebreaking RBI single to help the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Friday night. Drew Smyly (8-7) allowed just two hits ...
Jul 29, 2023
