Fastpitch softball: Merlich pitches Kennedy to title

 
Karli Merlich tossed her second shutout of the day, a three-hitter, as Kennedy stopped Auburn Riverside 2-0 Saturday night in the championship... [link]

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B.Q.E. O' the Week

Ian Kennedy had to suck up his pride when the Yankees decided a trip back to AAA for some extra seasoning was in order, but rather than dwell on his early season failures and subsequent demotion he is taking the opportunity to show the Yanks a thing ...
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ANOTHER SMALL STEP

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Rasner balancing the rotation

The postgame buzz today was about Darrell Rasner. He’s 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA. “You know who he reminds me of a little bit? Jon Lieber,” Derek Jeter said. “He works quick, he throws strikes; he’s fun to play behind. He doesn’t take too ...
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Greetings from Gate A-70

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