BASEBALL

Apr 11 2026SPORTS

Yankees Aim to Revive Their Offense in Upcoming Duel with Rays

The Yankees are ready to change their batting approach after a disappointing Friday night. They have struggled at the plate, striking out 12 times and hitting only . 112 in their last three games. The team lost 5-3 to the Rays, scoring only a few runs early and relying on a pinch‑hit homer in the ei

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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

Aurora Central Catholic Wins First Game While Other Schools Shuffle Scores

The Chargers finally broke their losing streak with a 10‑0 win over Adams‑Friendship, thanks to three hits and RBIs from Grace Grunloh and Morgan Vaghy, plus a solid six‑inning outing by Corina Maratea. In the same stretch, Burlington Central kept its conference perfect record with a 5‑3 victory ove

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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

Weekend baseball: Orioles, Nats hit the road again

The Orioles land back in Baltimore after beating Chicago and now host San Francisco for three games at Camden Yards. Taylor Ward made it look easy again, going four-for-five with two runs batted in and the game-winning run crossing home plate. Baltimore’s pitching staff, led by Kyle Bradish, kept th

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Apr 10 2026RELIGION

Baseball meets faith: Players mix sports, beliefs, and community

Four young adults tied to Banana Ball baseball found themselves at something more than just a game in Savannah, Georgia. What started as a casual fireside meeting for local young single adults turned into a gathering with a big draw. Kaden Bowler, Bronson Balholm, Jessie Hirzel, and Jordan Watson sh

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Apr 10 2026SPORTS

From Sportswriter to Pitcher: A Rookie’s Journey to the Big Leagues

Duncan Davitt’s story isn’t about starting at the bottom—it’s about switching careers mid-game. A week ago, he was covering high school volleyball games for his family’s small-town newspaper in Indianola, Iowa. Today, he’s warming up in a Chicago White Sox uniform, preparing for his Major League Bas

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Apr 09 2026SPORTS

St. Charles North Dominates with 33‑Run Blow

The North Stars exploded early, racking up a record 21 runs in the first inning before finishing with a 33‑to‑zero victory over Bartlett. Abby Zawadski was the star, hitting three times and driving in eight runs with two homers. Julianna Kouba added a home run and four RBIs, while Jillian Salter had

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Apr 09 2026SPORTS

Lemont Surges, Others Shine in Mid‑Week Games

Lemont’s baseball squad staged a dramatic comeback, scoring six runs in the sixth inning to overcome Montini and secure an 8‑7 victory. The turning point came when Zane Schneider singled off Grady Garofalo, driving in the decisive run with two outs. Lemont’s pitcher, Luke Marusarz, earned the win af

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Apr 09 2026SPORTS

Smokies pull off last-second win in Knoxville

Knoxville fans saw a game full of frustration before the Smokies turned things around in the final inning on April 8. The team had spent much of the night feeling unlucky, especially after a messy eighth inning where umpires made controversial calls and a key groundout ended in a broken bat. By the

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Apr 08 2026SPORTS

Cold wind and a few mistakes cost the D-backs a win

The Arizona Diamondbacks had a tough day in New York. They lost 4-3 to the Mets in a game played early because of the cold. The first pitch started at 1:10 p. m. just to avoid worse weather later. By the eighth inning, players were wrapping up, trying to stay warm in gusty winds. But the manager wou

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Apr 07 2026SPORTS

A new baseball star in Chicago starts to find his way

Munetaka Murakami is fresh on the scene. After just one weekend in Chicago, the Japanese rookie has already made headlines. In his first eight games with the White Sox, he has blasted four home runs, a record for any Japanese-born player in that span. But the 24-year-old isn’t just focused on his ba

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