ST PETERSBURG, Fla. — A manufactured run in extra innings capped off a resurgent weekend for the defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox. Christian Vazquez hit a sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the Red Sox completed an uplifting three-game sweep of the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays with a 4-3 victory Sunday. “That […]
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Celtics complete rare sweep by beating Pacers, 110-106
INDIANAPOLIS — Gordon Hayward and Marcus Morris took care of some housecleaning Sunday. They dusted off their 3-point shooting touch in time to help the Boston Celtics complete a clean sweep. Hayward scored 20 points, Morris added 18 and the duo combined for five 3s over the final 5½ minutes to give Boston a 110-106 victory […]
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Thornton Academy gets revenge against Gorham
GORHAM – The last time Thornton Academy baseball played Gorham, the Golden Trojans season came to an end in a 3-1 loss to the Rams in the Class A South quarterfinal playoff round. The Trojans got a little revenge Friday afternoon, capturing a 5-2 victory over the hosting Rams. “Last season we ended here with […]
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Portland Sea Dogs fall to Trenton Thunder, 3-1
PORTLAND — The Portland Sea Dogs opened their second homestand of the season on the 25th anniversary of their inaugural game at Hadlock Field. As was the case in 1994, they came up short against a Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. The Dogs couldn’t protect an early lead and lost, 3-1, to the visiting […]
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High school baseball roundup: Mt. Ararat blanks Mt. Blue, Richmond falls to Waynflete/NYA
BRUNSWICK — Austin Damon struck out eight Mt. Blue hitters as the Mt. Ararat High School baseball team rolled to a 10-0 Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference victory over the Cougars at Bowdoin College on Thursday. The Eagles (2-0) jumped on top 3-0 in the first inning. Damon made it stand up, allowing just one hit while […]
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High School Softball: Eagles battle, but fall to Cougars, 7-4
TOPSHAM — Mt. Ararat’s first high school softball game of the season on Wednesday was just about as bad as it gets. The Eagles were no-hit and soundly defeated by talented Skowhegan, 26-0, at Lewiston High School. Mt. Ararat looked for instant redemption on Thursday in its “home opener” against Mt. Blue, and despite a 7-4 […]
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Red Sox place Pedroia on injured list with knee irritation
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox have placed second baseman Dustin Pedroia on the 10-day injured list with left knee irritation. The 35-year-old Pedroia started the season on the injured list with inflammation in his left knee. He was reinstated April 9 and appeared in four games with Boston, making four starts at second base and […]
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Celtics lead series 2-0, but these wins should be easier
BOSTON — This wasn’t part of the script. The plan for the Boston Celtics in the playoffs was to flip the switch, forget the inconsistent play in the regular season and take care of the Indiana Pacers in short order. Then we all could start worrying about Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo. Well, the Celtics are indeed taking […]
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Massabesic wins season opener 12-6 at Gorham
GORHAM – Kevin Tutt’s goal for Massabesic softball this season is to establish depth down his lineup and on his pitching staff. After the Mustangs cruised their way to a season-opening 12-6 road win over the Gorham Rams on Thursday, the coach’s new mission looks like it’ll be finding enough playing time for all the […]
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Biddeford opens season with 8-1 win over South Portland
BIDDEFORD – The Biddeford softball team opened their season with a victory after powering to an 8-1 win over visiting South Portland on Thursday afternoon. The Tigers delivered in all phases and outmatched the Red Riots, who fall to 0-1 to kick off the spring. “We’re 1-0 and that’s key,” said Biddeford head coach Mike […]