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Curve use pitching to swat Cats

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MANCHESTER, NH – Wrapping up their two-week road trip to Hartford and New Hampshire, Curve pitchers Connor Wietgrefe, Alessandro Ercolani and Derek Diamond combined for a one-hit shutout of the Fisher Cats in a 4-0 win. Lefty Connor Wietgrefe retired 13 straight hitters to start the game before New Hampshire’s Jay Harry dropped a double into left-center just out of the reach of a diving PJ Hilson. Wietgrefe retired the next two hitters quickly and finished his second five inning outing of the week with six strikeouts on just 63 pitches. Wietgrefe has held his opponent to two runs or ...

Sprint cars headed to Port Royal this Saturday

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By Brad Strawser PORT ROYAL — Port Royal Speedway returns to action this Saturday night, June 13, with a fan-friendly program featuring the Weikert's Livestock 410 Sprint Cars, River Rock Campground & RV Park Limited Late Models, and Penns Valley Meat Market PASS 305 Sprint Cars. ...

Scott named associate head coach for Lions

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UNIVERSITY PARK – Peter and Ann Tombros Endowed Head Coach Mike Rhoades has announced staff updates ahead of the 2026-27 season, including the promotion of Brent Scott to associate head coach, the additions of Sam Little (video coordinator/player development) and Alex Grumer (assistant director of operations) and title changes for both Patrick Dorney and Jake Szczecina. Brent Scott – Associate Head Coach Brent Scott has been elevated to associate head coach as he enters his fourth season at Penn State in 2026-27. Scott served three seasons as assistant coach from 2023-26. ...

Black Bears sink Spikes

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UNIVERSITY PARK — The State College Spikes took the field as the State College Six Seven Baseball Club on Sunday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, wearing jerseys that all bore the number “Six-7” and welcoming fans to enjoy a fun homage to the Internet meme. However, the West Virginia Black Bears would turn the tables on the night, taking the decision in the MLB Draft League Overtime Tiebreaker by a 6-7, or 7-6, score. The Six Seven jerseys were up for bids in a Jersey-off-the-Back Auction presented by PSECU to benefit Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger Janet Weis ...

Braves edge Brewers for Super Series title

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By RAY WILDE Sports correspondent LEWISTOWN — One thing was for sure in the Cal Ripken Super Series, the winning team was going to come from Belleville. On Friday night at Rec Park, the Belleville Braves defeated the Belleville Brewers in the championship game, 6-5, for the Mifflin County title. The Brewers led 5-3 going into the bottom of the fourth, but the Braves scored three runs to win the title. The Braves had 10 hits with Caleb Peachey and Kaiden Rheam each getting three. Gage Evans chipped in with two. Peachey and Evans each had doubles and Rheam ...

Wagaman Jr. wins Paxton Classic at Grove

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MECHANICSBURG — Troy Wagaman Jr. won the Lynn Paxton Classic for the sprint cars, sanctioned by the All Star Circuit of Champions Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway. Wagaman, of Hanover, earned $8,000 for his second Grove win of the season in the Mike Heffner-owned No. 27. He is the defending track champion and current point leader. It wasn’t easy, however, Danny Dietrich led the 30-lap feature from the start over Wagaman. Lance Dewease was scheduled for the front row of the feature, but had to pit and change a flat tire before the green. The pair began lapping slower cars. ...