BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox had the second-best start in franchise history, and still they are struggling to shake the New York Yankees in the AL East. So manager Alex Cora doesn’t have to fear that they will lose their focus when they return from the All-Star break. “There’s a few good teams out […]
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American Legion Baseball: Skowhegan strikes down Pastime
AUGUSTA — Another day, another frustrating loss for Pastime. Another day, another dominating performance from an opposing pitcher. But for Pastime Club, made up of players from Lewiston, Lisbon and Monmouth, and which entered the American Legion baseball state tournament a perfect 21-0, there won’t be another day. The Zone 2 champions lost their second […]
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American Legion baseball: Pastime beats Rogers Post, earns first-round bye
Rogers Post’s Gavin Bates steps on first base a moment too late as Pastime’s Nick Levette makes the out during Wednesday night’s baseball game in Auburn. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) AUBURN — Pastime knew that a first-place seed and a first-round bye in the American Legion Zone 2 baseball playoffs were on the line in the […]
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AL wins MLB All-Star Game 8-6 in 10 innings
WASHINGTON (AP) — A record 10 home runs. A slew of strikeouts. The all-or-nothing All-Star Game mirrored what baseball has become. Astros teammates Alex Bregman and George Springer homered on consecutive pitches to begin the 10th inning, and the American League beat the National League 8-6 Tuesday night for its sixth straight win. Mike Trout, […]
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Sea Dogs split with Rumble Ponies
Game 1: Portland 1, Binghamton 0 BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) — Jordan Betts hit a run-scoring double in the sixth inning, leading the Portland Sea Dogs to a 1-0 win over the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday. Binghamton had a runner on second in the bottom of the seventh, […]
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Boston’s Sale named American League starting pitcher; Harper starting in front of home crowd
WASHINGTON — By the time Bryce Harper gets to the plate at the All-Star Game, Max Scherzer could already be done. Harper is batting sixth in his fifth All-Star start, the lowest he has been in the National League lineup since the No. 9 spot in 2013. Scherzer getting the start against Boston’s Chris Sale […]
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Four coaches band together to help young athletes
AYS coaches, from left, Eric Gemelli, Shawn Fanjoy, Derek Armandi and Marc Kelvey have devoted much of their time to youth athletes from Livermore Falls, Livermore and Jay. (Submitted photo) JAY — They are four fathers who have become coaches for all seasons. Actually, Derek Armandi, Marc Kelvey, Shawn Fanjoy and Eric Gemelli are never […]
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Big Papi a perfect fit in new All-Star role
WASHINGTON (AP) — David Ortiz drew so many pals and well-wishers, it took him nearly three minutes just to climb a few dugout steps. He then swung behind the batting cage, gave Vladimir Guerrero a playful pat, and spotted another Hall of Famer along the first base side. “What’s goin’ on, Papi?” a grinning Dave […]
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Red-hot Red Sox enter break with win
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox rolled through the pre-All-Star game portion of their schedule piling up wins. Now, they’ll have a few days to sit back, relax and enjoy their historic start. Xander Bogaerts homered in his first at-bat a day after hitting a walk-off grand slam and drove in two runs, leading […]
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Kent strong, but Sea Dogs fall to Fisher Cats
Portland Sea Dogs pitcher Matt Kent winds up for a pitch during the first inning of a game against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Sunday in Portland. (Joel Page/Portland Press Herald Photo) PORTLAND — Portland Sea Dogs starter Matt Kent allowed only two earned runs over eight innings Sunday, but the offense and defense […]