Exhibition standings and results in baseball leagues
The Associated Press report lists American and National League standings with teams, win loss records, and percentages. Wednesday games cover Minnesota over Atlanta, Los Angeles over Montreal, St. Louis over Pins, and several other matchups, plus notable transactions for Toronto, Colorado, Montreal, and Philadelphia.
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Kentucky Back to Final Four After UMass Win Streak
Kentucky rode a 27 game winning streak and a 32 2 season record to a Final Four showdown with UMass after a November loss sparked a team focus on collective goals. Pitino says the choice to care for the team led to success, while Calipari hails the same philosophy at UMass. Mississippi State reaches Final Four as a 5 seed, with coach Richard Williams crediting patient role acceptance and gradual improvement.
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Anderson County duo signs with Ottawa University Braves
Tracy Schmidt adds two signees from Anderson County as Katie McDonald and Emily Mader join the Lady Braves after starring on a 40-2 team that placed third at the 4A state tournament. McDonald holds AC’s single-season record with 1,084 sets and 443 kills, while Mader led with 155 kills and 101 solo blocks. Both earned Herald all-area honors.
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First title online for NIT finalists
EW YORK AP Nex Nee and Phil Martelli face off as their teams Nebraska and St Joseph's reach the NIT final. Nee notes three seasons in one amid a late slump while Martelli praises his coach and school pride and recalls a canceled Arizona game that intensified the Hawks buzz.
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Roberts takes over leadership role in Royals' youth movement
AMES CITY Florida AP Bip Roberts steps into a leadership position amid Kansas City Royals youth. He recalls early career pressure after debuting at 22 and hitting .253, warns against setting unrealistic goals like 60 percent tax cuts. He joins a retooled infield with several young outfielders and a manager praised as Boonie.
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Fasano Gets Royals Backup Catcher Job in Spring
Sal Fasano, a 37th round pick, earns backup catcher spot behind Mike Macfarlane after impressing Kansas City Royals manager Bob Boone in spring training. Fasano, once in Class-A Wilmington, eyed 200 at bats this season, with Boone emphasizing swing development and protective management while Macfarlane faces top pitchers.
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