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MLB: Martinez, Utley spark Phillies past Cubs Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:57PMCHICAGO – After his daily, pregame meeting with the press corps, Charlie Manuel had a question before propping himself off his seat inside the visiting dugout at Wrigley Field.
Barry Enright, Arizona Diamondbacks routed by Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:56PMBarry Enright struggles in his first start since being recalled from the minors and the Brewers hand the Diamondbacks an 11-3 loss to even the four-game series.
Peavy sharper in White Sox's 4-2 loss to Royals Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:54PMThe Associated Press The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Jake Peavy pitched much better than he had in his previous three starts. It still wasn't good enough for the Chicago White Sox right-hander to pick up his first victory in nearly a month. Peavy limited the Kansas City Royals to three runs and seven hits over six innings, while striking out five with one intentional walk in a 4-2 loss ...
Perez gives up winning hit to buddy Valencia Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:54PMJON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Baseball Writer MINNEAPOLIS Chris Perez dreamed of this scenario many times while living with Danny Valencia at the University of Miami. Bottom of the ninth. Bases loaded. Game on the line. Perez on the mound and Valencia in the box. The outcome wasn't quite what he had in mind. Valencia hit a two-run single off Perez in the ninth inning, sending the Minnesota Twins to a 2-1 ...
Webster Yankees wins 6th straight to keep West Division lead Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:53PMChris Bostick's single in the bottom of the 10th inning drives in the game-winning run to beat the Geneva Red Wings, 8-7, on Tuesday night at Basket Road Stadium.
Majors buck Broncos Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:52PMChristian Pacheco homers for the Enid Majors against Oklahoma City Broncos. (Staff Photo by BONNIE VCULEK)
Keybirds top Jamestown Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:51PMAfter having spent nearly the last three weeks on the road, the Williston Keybirds returned to Aafedt Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Speed Kills Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:50PM12:40 AM Eastern For the first time in their last 19 games, and just the fourth in their last 25, the Blue Jays played a team that wouldn’t be in the playoffs if the season ended right at this very second. And they really got the absolute opposite of that, taking on a Mariners squad [...]
Mariners lose 10th straight, 6-5 to Jays in 14 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:50PMA pregame pep talk failed to fix the slumping Seattle Mariners.
LEGION BASEBALL: Boyertown beats Nazareth in Region Two tourney Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:18AMUPPER GWYNEDD - Boyertown refused to panic after falling behind Nazareth and its ace pitcher by three runs in the top of the first inning of Monday night’s Pennsylvania American Legion Region Two Tournament winners’ bracket final.
MLB: Phillies fall to Cubs in Chicago heat Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:18AMCHICAGO – There are nightmares and there are brief, startling scares.
Lyles Can't Catch A Break, Astros Lose 5-2 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:08AMHouston, TX (Sports Network) - The bounces certainly didn't go Houston's way Monday night...a familiar story in the 2011 season for the Astros. Ryan Zimmerman hit a solo home run and his RBI single in the ninth inning sent Washington to a 5-2 win over the Houston Astros to begin a three-game series. Laynce Nix bounced a ball over the head of first baseman Carlos Lee, resulting in two more ninth ...
Surging Sox batter Orioles in 15-10 win Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:07AMDustin Pedroia doubled in two runs to spark an eight-run eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox got home runs from Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Josh Reddick in a 15-10 rout of the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
Jose Valverde is more than flash, fist pumps; he's one of baseball's best closers Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:06AMWhat you see isn't necessarily what you get with Jose Valverde; Joaquin Benoit found that out when he finally met the exuberant Tigers closer this spring.
Sudbury 7, Ashland 6 (16 inn.): Midsummer classic Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:05AMThe Sudbury and Ashland Legion baseball teams took a page out of Sunday night's Red Sox game against the Rays. Each team got brilliant relief pitching, but eventually Sudbury's Matt Cahill smacked a walk-off RBI single to center in the bottom of the 16th inning to give Post 191 a dramatic 7-6 win at Feeley Field.
Townsend Homes ends summer at Southeast Regional tourney Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:05AML’Observateur NEW ORLEANS — There was no doubt that St. Charles Catholic-based Townsend Homes left Kirsch-Rooney Stadium on Monday with mixed emotions. Townsend began the Southeast Regional tournament by falling just short of a monumental upset over tourney favorite Retif Oil (Jesuit), then pushed Holy Cross-based Ponstein’s to the brink in an elimination game Sunday — those games were ...
D-Backs' Hudson throws 5-hitter, adds 3 RBI in win Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:49PMDaniel Hudson threw a five-hitter, belted his first big league home run and finished with three RBI, almost single-handedly leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.
Thome belts 596th HR; Twins edge KC Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:48PMMINNEAPOLIS -- Jim Thome has been plagued by aches and pains for the better part of a decade. They just seem to be coming around a little more often in his 19th season.
Dobbs powers Marlins past Cubs 7-5 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:46PMThe Florida Marlins and Chicago Cubs were tied when Greg Dobbs came to the plate with the bases loaded and two out in the eighth inning.
Jr. Legion ends season on six-game win streak Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:42PMHAMPSTEAD – All season long American Legion Post 167 Junior Legion baseball coach Ryan Morris kept saying the players on the team were getting better, and that was the name of the game – improvement.
At The Plate: Debs continue winning ways; Pirates split, Trask falls twice Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:42PMWILMINGTON – The Burgaw Debs, a team consisting of players primarily from Topsail and Trask, entered the Winter Park Optimist Softball League to prepare themselves for the ongoing state 18-and-under tournament, and all indications are that they are doing well in that tournament through Monday’s games.
Diamondbacks 4, Dodgers 1 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:41PMDaniel Hudson threw a five-hitter, belted his first big league home run and finished with three RBIs, almost single-handedly leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.
'Switched at Birth' Recap: 'Persistence of Memory' Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:36PMAlina Lakhdhir Monday’s episode of Switched at Birth , called “Persistence of Memory,” begins with Bay closely examining a picture of a pregnant Regina. Kathryn then calls her to dinner, and tells her that Daphne has cooked a meal. Bay then asks if the food is vegetarian, and Kathryn says it is. However, the food is actually good. read more
Hosmer Homers Off Capps, Royals Top Twins 2-1 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:05PMEric Hosmer hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning off Matt Capps to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 2-1 victory Friday night over Minnesota, the seventh blown save this season for the Twins’ closer to match the major league lead.
Lehigh Valley IronPigs weather rocky start, rally to beat Syracuse Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:02PMThe Lehigh Valley IronPigs did their best Noah impression, herding runs two-by-two on Friday night. Six of their seven runs were scored in pairs in the third, fifth and sixth innings as the Pigs rallied to beat Syracuse 7-6 in front of 10,000 at Coca-Cola Park.
Power escape sweep, edge 'Dads 6-5 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:58PMCHARLESTON, WV - The West Virginia Power squeezed by the 1st-Half Division Champion Hickory Crawdads, 6-5, avoiding the series sweep before 3,574 fans at Appalachian Power Park on Friday night.
Giants work OT to score runs, beat Padres 6-2 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:25AM- Here comes the second half, same as the first. The Giants resumed their curious quest Thursday night, trying to win the National League West by pitching relentlessly and scraping out runs now and then. They were...
Exeter/Hampton/Rockingham community calendar Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:24AMSend calendar listings to community@seacoastonline.com . Please keep them brief and to the point. n Summer Celebration at Churchill's Garden Center: 12 Hampton Road, Exeter.
Ripken tourney: Exeter 12s fall in state tournament Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:24AMThey needed three wins to get to the championship game of the Ripken State Tournament.
Exeter 11s advance to title game Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:23AMThe Exeter Junior Baseball League 11-year-old (70-foot) All-Star team needed extra innings for the second time in three games but advanced to the championship game of the Cal Ripken District Tournament.
NL Roundup: A look at Thursday's games Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:22AMHard times on the road have been the norm for the Milwaukee Brewers this season. A few days off for the all-star break did nothing to change things as the Colorado Rockies pounded the Brewers 12-3 on Thursday night in the opener of a season-long 11-game road trip.
Giants lead 6-1 in 12th Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:13AMS.F. breaks through after Huff's home ties it in 9th
Orioles suffer their eighth straight loss Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:12AMBALTIMORE (AP) -- A welcomed vacation did nothing to change the fortune of the Orioles and Jeremy Guthrie, who continued their losing ways upon returning from the All-Star break
Fresh start for Rockies Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:09AMDENVER — Ryan Spilborghs had a home run among four hits, Ubaldo Jimenez pitched six solid innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 12-3 on Thursday night.
NL Capsules Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:07AMPinch-hitter Greg Dobbs delivered a two-run double against closer Carlos Marmol walked three straight hitters, and Florida scored six runs in the ninth inning to rally for a 6-3 victory over Chicago on Thursday night, extended its season-high winning streak to six games. The Marlins trailed 2-0 before sending 11 batters to the plate in their final at-bat.
Rock Cats victorious in first game after break Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:05AMFresh off the All-Star break, the New Britain Rock Cats defeated the Portland Sea Dogs 5-4.
Oswego Pride teams vie in Novelis softball tourney Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:19AMBy MIKE LEBOEUF
Quade Endures Rough First Half Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:17AMA bus ride to Wrigley Field this season ends with a recorded public service announcement from a member of the neighborhood. Mike Quade identifies himself as manager of the Cubs and then encourages patrons to take public transportation to the game.
Categorizing Each NFL Coach: Are His Best Years Ahead or Behind Him? Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:14AMThe NFL lockout will be drawing to a (hear my sarcasm) dramatic close soon. So let’s start focusing on football. As we reset our feet, let’s take a look at the 32 head coaches. Since we’ll be starting at Ground Zero of a new labor agreement (sort of), let’s ask which of these coaches is approaching his “better years” and which ones will probably not be in discussion come 2012, other than in the ...
ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals to Sponsor the 40th Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, Ala. Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:07AMGULF SHORES, AL--(Marketwire - 07/14/11) - ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals announces its participation as a "Friend of the Festival" Accommodations Sponsor for the 40th Annual National Shrimp Festival from October 13-16, 2011, on the beach in beautiful Gulf Shores, Ala. In addition to fresh shrimp and seafood vendors, this year's festival is set to include live music on two stages, arts ...
Cubs claim two of three in NVIBL play Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:05AMHYDE CREEK -Port Hardy baseball squad moves within one game of regular-season title
SPECIAL REPORT - Has Murdoch's bad apple spoiled the barrel? Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:59AMLONDON (Reuters) - At the turn of the millennium, journalists at News International's tabloids often lunched at The Old Rose pub in Wapping. It may not have been the most charming hostelry in London but it was better than the mineral water culture of the corporate canteen at headquarters. Crime reporters from The Times and seasoned hands nostalgic for the camaraderie of Fleet Street would ...
A Gift From 2007, A Promise From 2009, A Hope For 2011 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:53AMThe second half of the Colorado Rockies' season begins Thursday night. Do they have some magic in them just as their previous incarnations did? I'm not a gambling man by nature, but I'd be willing to place a wager that no matter how long I live, I will never live through and experience anything as a sports fan that remotely compares to September and October of 2007. The Colorado Rockies defied ...
Ninth-Inning Rally Lifts Giants to Dramatic Win Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:45AMVISALIA - The San Jose Giants scored three runs - all with two outs - in the top of the ninth inning to shock the Visalia Rawhide, 5-4, on Wednesday evening at Recreation Park. Jarrett Parker tied the score with an RBI single before Tommy Joseph doubled home the go-ahead run as the Giants won their eighth consecutive game.
Only on WINK: Swimmer speaks after losing leg in February boating accident Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:51PMA man who was run over by a boat while swimming off of Naples' Vanderbilt Beach breaks his silence exclusively to WINK News. In February, Sal Pucciarelli was swimming in the Gulf when a boater drove right over him.
New Britain tops Harwinton in Jaycee league Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:51PMNEW BRITAIN — An enormous third inning, chock full of hits, stellar base-running and eight hard earned runs, lifted New Britain over visiting Harwinton Tuesday night, 9-1, in the Jaycee-TD Bank League.
Terrell wins District III tennis championship Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:45PMThe Georgia Recreation and Parks Association’s District III tournament was completed on Tuesday at Packer Park with Colquitt County coming up with one more champion.
Lady Packers begin preparations for 2011 season Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:45PM The Colquitt County softball team would like to improve on its 2010 record of 16-13 this season and took the first steps in that direction by going 11-5 in its summer schedule.
Seeking another championship Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:45PMFor the seventh time in eight seasons, the Sioux Falls Storm will play for an indoor football title, as they advanced to the Indoor Football League title game — dubbed the United Bowl — with a 52-12 win over the Green Bay Blizzard last Saturday night. Sioux Falls will face the Tri-Cities (Wash.) Fever this Saturday at home for the title. Former Colquitt County High and Valdosta State center C.A ...
May playing in Elite 80 showcase Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:44PMColquitt County softball coaches Carman and John Phillips and All-Region third baseman Meagan May are in Woodstock today to take part in the Georgia Dugout Club’s Elite 80 Showcase tournament.