Category Archives: Local Sports

Mikolas, Pujols lead Cardinals over Phillies 6-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Miles Mikolas pitched effectively into the eighth inning, Albert Pujols passed Stan Musial on the career extra-base hits list, and Corey Dickerson and Lars Nootbar homered as the St. ...
WJBD Staff Jul 12, 2022

Alonso, Pujols, Acuña say they're in for Home Run Derby
ATLANTA (AP) - Mets slugger Pete Alonso will try to become the first player to win the All-Star Home Run Derby three consecutive times against a field that will also include the Cardinals' Albert Pujo...
WJBD Staff Jul 12, 2022 slgckgc / CC

Salem 12u Districts End With Loss To Olney
The Salem 12u made a valiant comeback winning 2 straight elimination games, but fell to Olney last night at Mt Carmel 16-0 to complete their post season run. In the loss, Salem only had 3 hits, single...
WJBD Staff Jul 11, 2022

10u Wildcats Play Tonight For Winner-Take-All District Title
The Salem 10u returns to Lawrence County tonight for the final game of the District Tournament as they take on Olney in a winner-take-all contest, with the winner advancing to the Salem Sectional. The...
WJBD Staff Jul 11, 2022 Photo by: Pam Butts.

Salem 8u Has Great Run At International Baseball Classic
The Salem 8u Wildcats advanced to Sunday's semifinal of the Pinto 8u International Baseball Classic held at Rent One Park in Marion. After splitting a pair of games on Friday to open the tournament, S...
WJBD Staff Jul 11, 2022

Area Bowlers In Michigan For Junior Gold This Week
This week, 13 families from our area are headed to the National Bowling Junior Gold Championship Tournament held in Michigan. Today is the U20 competition with Salem's Alec Blaydes, Brighton Lucas and...
WJBD Staff Jul 11, 2022

Salem's Dawson Linder To Represent Team USA In Puerto Rico
Salem grad Dawson Linder has been selected by PhD Hoops to represent the United States international basketball competition on the Puerto Rico Challenge Tour this month. Out of a pool of players, Daws...
WJBD Staff Jul 11, 2022

Martin Earns Win In Cubs Victory Over Rattlers
Salem grad Riley Martin picked up his 4th win of the season improving to 4-3 as the South Bend Cubs picked up a 6-2 win over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Martin worked 2 innings allowing 0 hits and ...
WJBD Staff Jul 11, 2022

Freeman gets 4 hits, Dodgers roar back to sweep Cubs 11-9
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from a pair of early five-run deficits and completed a stellar homestand with an 11-9 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Freddie Freeman went 4 for 5 wit...
WJBD Staff Jul 11, 2022

Willson, William Contreras 5th brothers to start All-Star
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Atlanta Braves designated hitter Willam Contreras joined Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras as just the fifth brothers to start together in baseball's All-Star Game. Contreras w...
WJBD Staff Jul 11, 2022 slgckgc / CC
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