Nationals complete sweep of Pirates
Paolo Espino earned his first major league win at 34 as the Nationals swept the Pirates 3-1. Josh Bell belted a two run homer, and Max Scherzer was placed on the IL earlier in the week. Brad Hand closed for his 13th save as Washington extended its winning streak to four while Pittsburgh’s skid hit 10. Castro was placed on the restricted list and Luis Garcia was called up.
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Washington
Paolo Espino
Josh Bell
Washington Nationals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Espino
Pirates
Max Scherzer
Nationals
Dave Martinez
Martinez
Brad Hand
van Gomes
Chase de Jong
Bell
Bryan Reynolds
Ke'Bryan Hayes
County teams bid for state baseball crowns
Two Lawrence County high schools Shenango and New Castle head to Penn State for PIAA finals at Medlar Field. Shenango, 23 2, meets Schuylkill Haven, 24 3, at 10 30 a m in Class 2A while New Castle, 17 9, faces Wyoming, 14 6, at 1 30 p m in Class 4A. Shenango and New Castle both seek first state titles. games at Lubrano Park.
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New Castle
Lucas Prowell
Anthony Miller
Red Hurricane
Montour
Neshannock High School
Shenango
Larry Kelly
Serra Catholic
Lawrence County
New Castle High
Penn State University
Wildcats
Schuylkill Haven
Wyoming
Medlar Field
Lubrano Park
Shenango High School
Steelers lean on veterans and youth to refill secondary
PITTSBURGH AP The Steelers lost Steven Nelson and Mike Hilton but expect veteran leaders Joe Haden Minkah Fitzpatrick and Terrell Edmunds to anchor a rebuilt secondary with younger players Cam Sutton Justin Layne Antoine Brooks James Pierre stepping up Pillar coach Teryl Austin emphasized that the three veterans will guide the newcomers during minicamp while Pierre and Sutton show progress and Layne works to regain form after a 2020-19 arrest and gun charge story notes Pierre’s interceptions against Ben Roethlisberger and Sutton’s multi role versatility as the defense previously ranked top five in total defense and pass defense.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Steven Nelson
Mike Hilton
Steelers
Joe Haden
Minkah Fitzpatrick
Terrell Edmunds
Cam Sutton
Justin Layne
Nelson
Hilton
Haden
Minkah
Edmunds
Teryl Austin
Steeler
Cincinnati
Sutton
Layne
Antoine Brooks
James Pierre
Pierre
Ben Roethlisberger
Roethlisberger
Ben
Austin
Cam
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Jordy Mercer
Victor Robles
Ryan Zimmerman
Chris Stratton
Starlin Castro
Luis Garcia
Castro
Trea Turner
Adam Frazier
Canes
Bill Cook
Mason Ulsh
Riverside
Hurricanes
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