Category: Scores

High School Boys Basketball – Friday January 6, 2017

Quaker Valley – 78

Beaver Falls – 58

Steele cruises, Cubs send Pirates to 100th loss in 9-0 rout

Steele cruises, Cubs send Pirates to 100th loss in 9-0 rout
By WES CROSBY Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Steele breezed through seven shutout innings and the Chicago Cubs scored six runs in the second inning Thursday night, beating Pittsburgh 9-0 and sending the Pirates to their 100th loss of the season. Steele (4-4) struck out seven and gave up four hits on 76 pitches. Pittsburgh joined Texas, Baltimore and Arizona, giving the MLB four 100-loss teams for the third time, after 2002 and 2019. Sergio Alcántara had three RBIs, two coming on a homer off Miguel Yajure (0-2) in the second.

STAND UP TO CANCER TO AUCTION OFF RARE OPPORTUNITY TO THROW CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH AT 2021 WORLD SERIES

(LOS ANGELES, Ca) Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) is offering one lucky bidder the rare opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first pitch before a game of the 2021 World Series as part of the Bid 2 End Cancer auction series. The ceremonial first pitch at the Fall Classic typically is an exclusive honor often reserved for Presidents, Olympians and celebrities, but this year will feature a generous fan who makes a significant contribution in the fight against cancer.

The coveted First Pitch auction package offers a VIP experience from start to finish, including four tickets to the World Series game selected by MLB for this opportunity. The winning bidder and three guests will get the VIP treatment with first-class airfare, ground transportation and hotel rooms all provided (terms and restrictions apply). They’ll also have the opportunity to be a part of a VIP meet-and-greet arranged by MLB. The First Pitch auction opens on October 1 at 10:00 p.m. CDT and closes on October 26 at 10:30 p.m. CDT.

Bid 2 End Cancer features extraordinary keepsakes courtesy of MLB and MLB Clubs, such as signed, game-worn jerseys from some of baseball’s biggest names, other autographed memorabilia and more.

Proceeds raised from this auction will support Stand Up To Cancer’s innovative cancer research programs. Stand Up To Cancer, with the support of MLB and other collaborators, is making strides in   developing new, more effective treatments so all cancer patients can become long-term survivors.

“Stand Up To Cancer is excited to collaborate with Major League Baseball on this once in a lifetime opportunity to throw a ceremonial first pitch at this year’s World Series,” said SU2C Co-Founder Rusty Robertson. “MLB as our founding donor has always shared our ‘out of the box thinking’ when it comes to eradicating cancer and engaging the public. From our iconic placard moment to their gift to throw out the first pitch, MLB has been an extraordinary partner in the fight against cancer.”

Noah Garden, Chief Revenue Officer, Major League Baseball, said: “Major League Baseball is proud to be an original and longstanding partner of Stand Up To Cancer, an organization whose groundbreaking research is literally saving lives. The Stand Up Moments at our Jewel Events are some of the best highlights of our seasons, and we are thrilled to add this new component to our Fall Classic.  We know the generosity of baseball fans is going to show out in a big way through this auction. We look forward to providing a memorable experience to the winning bidder and their loved ones.”

“Heritage Auctions has been enormously proud to partner with Stand Up to Cancer and Major League Baseball to raise money for cancer research,” said Heritage Sports founder and president Chris Ivy. “This collaboration has allowed us to bring top-tier sports collectibles to fans around the world, and we’re beyond thrilled that we can cap this momentous event with the unrivaled opportunity to throw out the first pitch at a World Series game.”

Bid 2 End Cancer is being administered by Heritage Auctions. For additional information and to register to receive updates, please visit StandUpToCancer.org/Auction.

Safe at home: Bednar’s rise rare bright spot for Pirates

Safe at home: Bednar’s rise rare bright spot for Pirates
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates reliever David Bednar has revived his career with his hometown team. Bednar arrived in Pittsburgh last January as part of a deal that sent starter Joe Musgrove to the Padres. The 26-year-old from the northern Pittsburgh suburbs has evolved into one of the team’s most dependable relievers. Bednar entered the final week of the season with a 3-1 record and a 2.11 ERA in 60 appearances. He has been named the team’s pitcher of the year. Bednar says he hopes to keep the momentum going into next season.

Contreras 3 RBIs, Cubs beat Pirates, end 7-game losing skid

Contreras 3 RBIs, Cubs beat Pirates, end 7-game losing skid
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Willson Contreras drove in all of the Cubs’ run as Chicago beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 to end a seven-game losing streak. Contreras’ two-run double high off the right-field wall in the seventh inning rallied the Cubs from a 2-1 deficit. He also accounted for the game’s first run with a long sacrifice fly to center field in the fifth. Bryan Reynolds became the first Pirates player to hit two triples in a game since Josh Harrison in 2014. Pittsburgh fell to 59-99, putting the Pirates on the brink of the ninth 100-loss season in franchise history.

Pirates Beat Cubs 8-6

Pirates beat Cubs 8-6 as Chicago’s skid reaches seven games
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Colin Moran hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt the Cubs their seventh straight loss, rallying to beat Chicago 8-6 on Tuesday night. Moran’s homer, his 10th of the season, to deep center field in the first inning opened the scoring. The Pirates scored four runs in the sixth for a 7-6 lead. Moran singled home an insurance run in the seventh and reached base four times. Bryan Reynolds had three hits and scored three times for Pittsburgh, which won for the second time in six games.

Votto helps Reds beat Pirates 13-1 to stay in playoff race

Votto helps Reds beat Pirates 13-1 to stay in playoff race
By GARY SCHATZ Associated Press
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Cincinnati Reds pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 13-1 to stay alive in the race for the second NL wild card. Nick Castellanos, rookie Jonathan India and Eugenio Suarez also connected as Cincinnati posted its fourth straight victory, clinching a second straight winning season. Castellanos had five RBIs, and India finished with four hits and scored four times. The Reds pulled within 5 1/2 games of idle St. Louis for the second wild card. The Cardinals need just one more win to secure the spot.

Sloppy Steelers in an unusual spot: last place in AFC North

Sloppy Steelers in an unusual spot: last place in AFC North
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are struggling at 1-2 following a 24-10 loss to Cincinnati. The Steelers were undone by a pair of turnovers from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and a series of penalties by their retooled offensive line. Coach Mike Tomlin says there is plenty of blame to go around. Roethlisberger says he still has belief in the offensive line and it’s on him to play better. The Steelers travel to Green Bay next week.

Golden Tornadoes stomp Bethany College 42-7!

The Geneva Golden Tornadoes defeated the Bethany College Bison 42-7 tonight. The game was very one sided game, it started when the Golden Tornadoes blocked a punt that resulted in a touchdown. After that it was all down hill for the Bison as they could not string together any good drives. The Golden Tornadoes scored 28 unanswered points in the first quarter, the second quarter the Bison were able to move the ball a little resulting in 7 points. And the Golden Tornadoes took a commanding 35-7 lead going into the half. The second half was a lot less exciting as both traded turnovers during the third and part of the fourth quarter. But, despite the fight the Bison put up it was not enough to overcome the Golden Tornadoes. The Bison move to 0-4 on the year and they will play Carnegie Mellon next week, and as for the Golden Tornadoes they move to 2-2 and will play Washington and Jefferson.

You can listen to the postgame report here.