DeLauter’s 2-run single, Williams’ strong start propel Guardians

CLEVELAND (AP) — Chase DeLauter had two hits and drove in a pair of runs, Gavin Williams allowed one unearned run and struck out nine in 7 2/3 innings and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Wednesday to stop a four-game losing streak. Brayan Rocchio had three hits ...

Lightning Strike Canadiens in OT

MONTREAL (AP) — Gage Goncalves scored off his own rebound at 9:03 overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 on Friday night to force a Game 7 in the first-round series. Goncalves scored soon after the Lightning killed scoring star Nikita Kucherov’s penalty for ...

Harris Caps Braves Comeback

DENVER (AP) — Michael Harris II capped Atlanta’s comeback from a six-run deficit with a two-run homer in the ninth inning, and the Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on Friday night. Mauricio Dubon had two hits, including a bases-loaded triple in a four-run eighth inning, and Matt Olson homered for Atlanta, which gave manager Walt Weiss a win in his return to Coors Field. Weiss went 283-365 in four seasons as Colorado’s manager before being replaced by Bud Black following a 75-87 record in 2016. He served as bench coach for Atlanta for eight seasons before taking over as ...

Wheeling Central Defends OVAC Class 3A Baseball Championship

CADIZ – Wheeling Central repeated as OVAC Class 3A baseball champions on a chill-filled night at Mazeroski Field inside Sally Buffalo Park. The Maroon Knights (17-4) received six strong innings on the mound from senior Steven Brodegard, while classmate Matt Criniti had three hits and ...