Miners pitcher Cowsert sold to Yankees amid praise
Southern Illinois Miners reliever Cowsert, a 6 foot 180 pound right hander, had his contract purchased by the New York Yankees Gulf Coast team after a dominant outing. He struck out all three batters in the eighth, drew praise from teammates, and discussed the dream move. Cowsert, 22, pitched 16 innings with 22 strikeouts and five walks this season. He will leave for Tampa and could debut for the Yankees rookie league club as soon as Monday.
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National League Twins White Sox 1 Tigers 0 Indians
A low scoring baseball game ended 1-0 with the Twins defeating the White Sox as Tigers and Indians yielded no runs. Pitchers dominated, delivering tight defenses and late-inning suspense in the interleague clash.
Hall's three-run shot lifts Miners past River City
Nate Hall delivered a seventh inning three-run homer to spark the Southern Illinois Miners to a 7-4 win over River City at Rent One Park. The victory marked a season-high seventh straight for the Miners (19-6), extending their lead to three games. Hall credited getting his barrel out and backspin for the decisive swing.
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Espinosa Walk-Off Helps Nationals Beat Cardinals in 10th
Danny Espinosa drilled a two one changeup into the bullpen in right for a three run homer in the bottom of the 10th to lift Washington to a 7 4 win over St Louis. Ryan Zimmerman opened the 10th with a single off Fernando Salas and Sean Burnett earned the win with a scoreless 10th. The win capped Nats six straight wins, their longest streak since 2009. Matt Holliday Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina homered for the Cardinals who remain a game back in the NL Central after dropping their sixth straight.
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Illinois high school state bass tournament set at Carlyle Lake
After a rain delay Carlyle Lake hosts Illinois High School Association state bass tournament with West Frankfort Marion and Goreville entries. Dylan Vaughn returns for West Frankfort as Redbirds coach Travis Noto notes shifted spawn timing and post spawn conditions for post delayed event.
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McIlroy Dominates U S Open First Round Lead
Rory McIlroy shot 6 under 65 at Congressional to open a large first round lead at the U S Open. He overcame Masters disappointment and set the tone for a major championship, displaying control on a tough test.
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