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Pirates drop 8-2 verdict to Padres

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double, Jake Cronenworth added a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 on Wednesday. Castellanos’ double began a four-run seventh inning that broke open a scoreless game and helped San Diego clinch the three-game series. Michael King (1-1) allowed two runs on four hits over six innings while striking out four and walking three for San Diego. Justin Lawrence (0-1) took the loss after giving up four runs on three hits in one inning for Pittsburgh. The game remained scoreless through six innings as ...

Minutemen surge past Tigers

ELKINS — Lewis County erupted for 10 runs in the sixth inning to take a 12-6 win over Elkins in Big 10 Conference play Tuesday night at EHS Field. The Tigers held a 5-2 advantage until the Minutemen used just four hits in the sixth to take control. They scored all of their runs with two ...

Lady Tigers drop decision to Minutemaids

ELKINS — Jaelyn Smith and Brooklyn Oldaker hit home runs to lift Lewis County to a 14-8 win over Elkins Tuesday night in Big 10 play at Betty Heckel Field. Smith and Oldaker finished with three RBIs each for the Minutemaids, who scored six runs over the final two innings after holding an 8-7 lead. Maddie Lambert went 3 for 4 with four RBIs to lead the Lady Tigers. Hailey Riffle was 2 for 3 with a triple and two RBIs and Gabby Mahanes and Lalia Cade added RBIs. Addison Carr and Lambert both saw time on the hill in the loss. Oldaker earned the win, going all seven innings ...

WVU pass rusher coach still learning his room

MORGANTOWN — Defensive ends coach Deke Adams had a unique offseason compared to the rest of West Virginia football’s coaching staff. There were other changes, like Rick Trickett is the new offensive line coach and Jay Boulware is the new running backs coach, but those two were hired well before the roster was set. Adams was hired after pass rushers specialist Larry Knight took the Georgia linebackers job in the middle of February. Adams was announced to fill the defensive end job on March 2. “Our truck showed up yesterday at our house, kind of dropped everything off, and this ...

Caridi Honored with Morehouse Award

Tony Caridi has been selected the winner of the 2026 Morehouse Award by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Caridi has been the play-by-play announcer for West Virginia University football and men’s basketball since 1997. The award is given for contributions to journalism and named for the late Marshall University sports information director Gene Morehouse, who died in the 1970 airplane crash that claimed the lives of 75 Marshall football players, coaches, staff and fans. The award has been given since 1971. Caridi will be presented the Morehouse Award at the 79th ...

MGA gymnasts bring home state titles

BECKLEY — Mountain Gymnastics Academy (MGA) athletes turned in an exceptional showing at the West Virginia State Gymnastics Championships, earning state titles, all-around championships,and numerous podium finishes across multiple Xcel divisions. Leading the way was Kinsley Ricottilli of ...