Medlen, Braves top Pirates as Heyward, McCann, Freeman homer
Kris Medlen pitched seven innings to win for the first time since April 9, as the Braves defeated the Pirates 7-2. Brian McCann Jason Heyward and Freddie Freeman hit two run homers for Atlanta. A.J. Burnett allowed six runs over five innings while Pittsburgh’s Russell Martin and Clint Hurdle were ejected in the fourth.
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Brian McCann
Jason Heyward
Freddie Freeman
Medlen
Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates
Fredi Gonzalez
Heyward
Gonzalez
Pittsburgh
Russell Martin
Clint Hurdle
Dan Sassogna
A.J. Burnett
Burnett
Tampa Bay
Gaby Sanchez
Neil Walker
Walker
B.J. Upton
McCann
Chris Johnson
Iassogna
Pirates
Umpire Ejection Sparks Coach and Player Clash at Game
After a heated exchange near the mound Martin protested as he departed with his back to the umpire and was ejected by Sassagna. Hurdle also was ejected for entering the confrontation. Martin claimed the profanity was not directed at Sassagna and described the incident as an emotional reaction. Michael McKenry shifted to catcher as Heyward and Freeman homered during a fourth straight fifth inning hit. Burnett admitted falling behind on counts and failing to execute pitches against a strong swing.
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Martin
Lassagna
Sassagna
Michael McKenry
Heyward
Freeman
Burnett
Jim Kelly battles jaw cancer in early stage surgery planned
Former Bills quarterback Jim Kelly disclosed a squamous cell carcinoma in his upper jaw. Doctors will remove part of his jaw in Buffalo, with recovery prognosis described as very good. Kelly plans to confront the challenge head on, drawing on family and faith as teammates offer support.
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N.Y
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Kelly
Hunter
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Buffalo
Kelly For Kids Charitable Foundation
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Andre Reed
Reed
Hall of Fame
Running
Thurman Thomas
Neshannock Lady Lancers roll past Elk County Catholic in win
Shaffer shined with a complete game as Neshannock defeated Elk County Catholic 4 1 in softball. Fischer hit three triples driving in runs, Shaffer struck out six while walking six, and the Lady Lancers fended off a late surge with sharp defense and key hits from Shaffer, Fischer, Burrelli, DeMatteo, and Kirkwood. Rayanna Furst added three hits, lifting the offense.
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Shaffer
Kimmel
Rayanna Furst
Katie Burrelli
Marissa DeMatteo
Burrelli
Anes
DeMatteo
Neshannock
Lady Lancers
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Marissa Kirkwood
Jessie Ginther
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Altmyer
Erica Galvin
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