Byron Buxton’s RBI double in 11th inning gives Twins a 2-1 victory over Guardians

May 10, 2026

By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Byron Buxton doubled off the wall in left-center with one out in the 11th inning, scoring automatic runner Matt Wallner, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Saturday night. Buxton also drove in Minnesota's first run and had its only other hit, belting his 22nd career leadoff homer on the third pitch of the game from Tanner Bibee. The Twins and Guardians each finished with two hits. Cleveland loaded the bases with one out in the ninth and 10th, but Eric Orze (1-1) worked his way out of both jams in his 1 ...

Thunder charge past Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 for another blowout in the champs’ 7-0 playoff run

May 10, 2026

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ajay Mitchell had career playoff highs of 24 points and 10 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their unbeaten playoff run to the brink of another Western Conference finals with a 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers ...

McAllister’s Goal Wins Game 1 For Wheeling In Overtime, 4-3

May 9, 2026

WHEELING – With five games in six days, Game 1 of the Kelly Cup’s best-of-7 North Division Championship series was crucial. Ryan McAllister’s goal 3-minutes, 10-seconds into overtime lifted Wheeling to a thrill-packed 4-3 decision over Maine before 2,395 fans inside WesBanco ...

Gavin Kelly hits 2-run homer in 9th to help No. 15 WVU take Game 2 over No. 7 Kansas, winning series

May 9, 2026

The season might've looked like it was trending in the wrong direction for West Virginia, and sweeping No. 7 Kansas on the road seemed like a tough task. But, after winning Game 1 on Friday, the Mountaineers took care of business once again to win Game 2, taking the series over the top team in the Big 12. Once again, Gavin Kelly was a big reason why. In the bottom of the ninth, with Matt Ineich on first and an out, Kelly came up to the plate. The sophomore worked a 1-1 count and took the third pitch for a ride over the centerfield wall 432 feet. Kelly's two-run shot provided enough ...

Linsly’s Jaxon Murray To Play Baseball At Ohio State University

May 9, 2026

WHEELING – From Beallsville to Linsly to Ohio State. That’s the path Jaxon Murray has taken to fulfill a lifetime dream. The Cadets’ senior signed his NCAA Division I National Letter of Intent to play baseball for the Buckeyes Friday surrounded by family, friends, classmates and ...

Chirpas’ Homer Leads Purple Riders Over Edison

May 9, 2026

RICHMOND - One swing of the bat changed the outcome of the game. Trailing Edison 1-0 in the top of the fifth inning, Martins Ferry standout shortstop Giana Chirpas launched a two-run home run over the fence in left field lifting the Purple Riders to a 2-1 victory against the Wildcats Friday evening out at the Edison Unified Sports Complex. "That was not a real good coaching decision on my part," Edison (16-10) head coach McKenzie Morrison said. "I should have intentionally walked her. Giana is a great player. I had the honor of coaching her last year in an underclassmen tournament. She ...