Sowers shines as Indians fall short in tight loss
Jeremy Sowers delivered eight strong innings allowing two runs on three hits with five strikeouts, but Cleveland’s offense stalled and the bullpen faltered late. Detroit tied the game in the eighth and won with two ninth inning runs as the Indians slid deeper into last place while Sowers showed signs of improvement.
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Wimbley Faces Sack Goal After Prolific Rookie Season
Florida State product Wimbley entered 2007 with a hopeful aim of a sack per game after a 2006 rookie franchise record 11 sacks. He finished 2007 with five sacks, three in the final 13 weeks, while coach Romeo Crennel praised run defense and urged more pass rush diversity.
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Johnson Survives Brickyard Debacle To Win Allstate 400
Jimmie Johnson clinched his second Brickyard victory as Goodyear tires failed in the chaotic Indianapolis race. The 400 miler featured repeated cautions and tire failures, but Johnson held off Carl Edwards in a seven lap sprint to the finish.
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Elyria 9-10 softball upsets Poland to reach state semifinals
Elyria used aggressive baserunning to plate an insurance run and survive a 3-2 quarterfinal victory over Poland at Vic Janowicz Park. The final out came at third base when Aleah Hughes was tagged out as she tried to stretch a double on a throw home. Sybil Roseboro scored Elyria’s prior run as Dani Rutana crossed for Poland earlier.
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Regional finals crown five area teams to state
GRAFTON COLumbia Station area teams won Hot Stove regional championships at Reservoir Park earning trips to the state tournament in Alliance. J and J Greenhouses led by Zach Brian beat Firelands Fierce 5 3 as undefeated 26 0. Craig Heidinger praised his pitchers and late rallies to take the lead and insurance run. Vermilion and Wellington join in Stark County with Class EE teams ages 15 16.
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