WhistlePigs and Ridge Runners Falter in Double-A Holiday Play
In Princeton Burlington’s Sock Puppets topple the Prinston WhistlePigs 10-4 at Hunnicutt Field as Andrew Simone and Mason Ruh combine for seven solid innings. DeAngelo Giles drives two homers for Burlington while Owen Blackledge hits a two run shot for Princeton. In Elizabethton the River Riders crush Bluefield 9-5 as Avery Owusu-Asiedu goes 3-for-4 with two doubles. The Ridge Runners visit Elizabethton tonight in a 7 pm start, while Princeton and Burlington square off again at 7.
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Aggies oust Irish at CWS after Dettmer shining start
Texas A&M defeated Notre Dame 5-1 in an elimination game at the College World Series as Nathan Dettmer worked seven shutout innings on three hits. The No. 5 seed avenges last year’s results and advances to face Oklahoma in Bracket 1 final with two wins needed to reach the CWS finals. Notre Dame ends its season 41-17, the program’s best since 2006 and first Omaha trip since 2002.
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Pirates' overhaul gains momentum with Cruz breakout
Pirates showcase a major step in Ben Cherington’s rebuild as Oneil Cruz delivers top speed, power, and a three RBI dash in 66 games. The 23-year-old wears No. 15, drawing fan excitement as Cherington reshapes the roster though the club remains under .500 and early in the rebuild. Cruz’s emergence highlights a longer project with prospects still in the minors while key trades reshuffle the core.
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Gronkowski retires again after second return with Buccaneers
Rob Gronkowski announces retirement for the second time in three years ending his two stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his tied legacy with Tom Brady. The 33 year old four time All Pro tight end thanked teammates and coaches and said he is going back to retirement. He helped Tampa Bay win Super Bowl LV in 2021 after re joining Brady.
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