Round 2 NHL playoff talk preview and debates
Pete Spitler previews the Western Conference semifinals between Phoenix and Nashville, discusses the potential series outcomes, goaltending duels, and suspensions that have marked the playoffs, and predicts a low scoring, possibly six or seven game series with overtime likely.
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Freese and Lynn Propel Cardinals Past Cubs 5 1
Freese homered and Lance Lynn pitched eight strong innings as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 5 1. Lynn improved to 4 0, the first four game winner in the majors, and helped avoid a three game sweep while manager Mike Matheny praised his starter’s early tone.
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Salukis rally past Southeast Missouri for first win in two
SIU defeats Southeast Missouri State 7-6 to snap a two-game skid and climb back into the win column behind Meredith Wilson and a two-run fifth inning rally. Alyssa Wunderlich earned the win in relief as SIU draws six walks to set a school single-season record. Senior Weekend honors Mallory Duran-Sellers, Alicia Junker, and Haley Gorman as the Salukis prepare for Northern Iowa.
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Comeback Cats Rally To Beat Carterville 4-3
Anna Jonesboro softball team overturns a 3-2 deficit with two runs in both the fifth and sixth innings to defeat Carterville 4-3 in SIAR Mississippi Division play. Scott Mees reports from Jonesboro.
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Goreville dominates Benton in ninth straight win
Goreville Blackcats blank Benton 8 0 as Brittney Pritchett hurls a shutout and goes 4-for-4 to extend the streak. Taylor Odom belts a 12th homer while Goreville improves to 18 2 and coaches note the decisive team form finally clicking.
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