Pirates rally to beat Cubs on Mackowiak grand slam
In the first game of a doubleheader, Rob Mackowiak belted his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs after Michael Barrett’s pinch-hit slam had given Chicago a lead. Salomon Torres earned the win.
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Rivera earns 300th save as Yankees top Devil Rays
Mariano Rivera became the 18th pitcher with 300 saves and joined rare company. Derek Jeter had three hits as the Yankees beat Tampa Bay 7-5, with Sheffield Matsui and Sierra homering. Javier Vazquez got the win, Rivera earned his 17th save, and New York moved to 29-18.
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Two Graham seniors named Monroe Scholars at William & Mary
Liz Belcher and Nathan Skidmore, Graham High School seniors, were accepted at the College of William & Mary and named Monroe Scholars, earning substantial research stipends. Belcher will study physics and Skidmore neuroscience, while athletic director Glynn Carlock notes their leadership and academic excellence, as principal Gary Williams praise their contributions.
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