Pirates Revival Aims For 2011 Playoff Push
Jeff Wilson notes the 2011 Pittsburgh Pirates sit 45 42 and within reach of first in the NL Central. He highlights Andrew McCutchen as a breakout star, a surprise pitching staff led by Joel Hanrahan, and manager Clint Hurdle as the spark behind a lean payroll and rising contenders.
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Henderson named head coach of Saluki Baseball at SIU
After 21 years as an assistant Henderson was officially named head baseball coach at Southern Illinois University. He led the Salukis through illness and a difficult season finishing 23-34 overall and 11-10 in the Missouri Valley Conference with a young roster and injuries.
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Pride routs Diamonds 11-0 as Osterman shines in opener
Marion Osterman led theUSSSA Pride to an 11-0 win over the Diamonds at Rent One Park in front of 2,424 fans. Osterman struck out 12 in a two hitter after a five-run first inning. Mendoza Morgan Bruder and Lappin drove in RBIs as the Pride seized early control and fed off the large crowd.
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Miners overpower Windy City in 12-3 win
Sean Harrell drove in three runs while Will Block Sean Coughlin and Ryan Meade each had two RBIs as the Miners built a four run fourth and a three run sixth inning. Malkowski improved to 6-2 with seven innings of two run ball.
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Hepp Tosses Nine Inning Gem In Pinckneyville Victory
Noah Hepp pitched a complete game shutout with 17 strikeouts as sixth seed Pinckneyville Du Quoin defeated Orient 7 0 to advance to the second round of the 25th District American Legion senior baseball tournament. Hepp allowed four hits and five walks, with coach Derek Beninati praising the effort and Hepp noting his fastball curveball and changeup were effective.
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