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Misiorowski sparks Brewers past Pirates 5-1

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacob Misiorowski struck out seven in five shutout innings and the Milwaukee Brewers moved to the brink of their fourth straight National League Central title with a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. Milwaukee trimmed its magic number to claim the division to one. The Brewers could wrap up it up later Tuesday if the Chicago Cubs lose to Atlanta. The flamethrowing Misiorowski (15-5) dropped his ERA to major league-best 1.89 and boosted his season strikeout total to 243. Nine of the towering right-hander's first 10 pitches topped 100 mph and he ...

Warren’s Palmieri qualifies for districts, Dragons take 4th at CHGC

RUSSELL — There was a lot at stake Monday as the Warren boys golf team hosted the final Region 6 AAA mega match at Cable Hollow Golf Course. The top 12 scoring averages throughout the region would earn at-large bids to the District 10 individual competition later this month. Warren senior ...

Iroquois beats Knights in Region 4 opener

RUSSELL — The Eisenhower Knights battled all game Monday, but dropped their Region 4 boys soccer opener 4-0 to Iroquois. In a very physical game, the Knights were aggressive on both sides of the ball and with crisp passing moved up and down the field, but while they had numerous shots on ...

Warren sweeps Lancers ahead of matchup with Bison

WARREN — The Warren Dragons earned another sweep Monday evening as they defeated General McLane 25-10, 25-16, 25-19 in Region 4 volleyball. The Dragons were able to capitalize on various unforced errors by the Lancers and were a powerhouse on the offensive end. Thirteen kills came from ...

McCarthy vague on Porter’s status

PITTSBURGH — Mike McCarthy is pretty much over talking about Joey Porter Jr.'s back and his contract situation. Until one or the other is resolved — having both go away seems unlikely in the short term — the Pittsburgh Steelers coach might have to. While McCarthy's debut for his ...

Sabres ink Ostlund to 8-year, $52.8M extension

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres are banking on forward Noah Ostlund's potential by signing the 22-year-old to an eight-year, $52.8 million contract, the team announced Monday. The sizable terms of the contract reflects the confidence the Sabres have in a player who made significant ...