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Knights suffer softball loss

ERIE — The Eisenhower softball team traveled to Iroqouis for a rare 3 p.m. game and suffered a 14-4 setback. The Knights jumped in front in the top of the first inning when Hailey Gray hit into a fielder's choice to drive in a run. The lead would prove to be short lived as the Braves pushed across three runs to take a 3-1 lead. Eisenhower added a pair of runs in the top of the second inning to tie the game at 3-3 thanks to a walk by Kendra Danielson and Nakita Nelson, which each produced a run. An Eisenhower error led to an Iroquois run to put the Braves back in front 4-3 in ...

Former Pirate Skinner dies at 94

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bob Skinner, who earned three World Series rings and was named to the All-Star team three times during a baseball career that spanned more than four decades as a player and coach, has died. He was 94. The Pittsburgh Pirates, where Skinner began his career and helped the franchise stun the New York Yankees in the 1960 World Series, said Tuesday they were informed of Skinner's death from his wife, Joan. He died in San Diego. A cause was not provided. "Bob was an important part of one of the most beloved teams in our storied history and helped deliver a moment that ...

Briefs

Girls softball Warren Fence Company defeated Kinzua Auction/Jaime Nuhfer 16-4. Kaylee Arnold smacked a pair of doubles in support of winning pitcher Evelyn Romanasky, who struck out eight.

Eager for long run

Sabres host Canadiens in 2nd round with youthful teams eager to go on long playoff run BUFFALO, N.Y. — There's no need to dust off the history books as the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens rekindle a generations-old playoff rivalry. Their second-round matchup in a series that opens at ...

Late loss

RUSSELL — The Eisenhower Knights took a 1-1 tie into the seventh inning before falling to the Iroquois Braves 5-1 in Region 4 baseball on Mondaya. The Braves jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Strong pitching by Mike Palmieri and stingy Knights defense kept the game ...