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Chicago Tribune
20 hours ago
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- Chicago Tribune
Clarendon Hills drops game 3; bows out of ‘best experience' at Little League World Series
A magical summer came to an end Sunday for Clarendon Hills in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Playing in an elimination-bracket game, Clarendon Hills, the Great Lakes Region champion playing in its first World Series, lost, 9-1, to the West Region winner from Hawaii. Clarendon Hills fell behind early, as Hawaii scored five runs in the bottom of the first inning, added three more in the second and one in the third for a 9-0 advantage. Clarendon Hills scored its lone run in the top of the fourth on an RBI-single by Liam Harrigan, scoring Jack Kaczmarski. 'Their team came out and was very aggressive,' Clarendon Hills manager Brian Herold said, 'Everything I had scouted about them — that we should be throwing breaking balls early — it was like they knew what my strategy was, They sat on off-speed stuff. I thought (pitcher) Jack (Kaczmarski) did terrific. Kudos to them.' Left-hander Kaczmarski was the starting pitcher for Clarendon Hills, working 1 2/3 innings, before giving way to Jack O'Malley for 1 1/3 innings and finally Luca Striltschuk for two. Hawaii taking a big lead early in the game definitely created a challenge. 'It affected us,' said infielder Matthew Kalish. 'It lowered our momentum. They just hit the ball.' Teammate Henry McMahon agreed. 'We just were tying to keep our heads up, stay with it and tryi to bounce back,' he said. Clarendon Hills found itself in the elimination bracket after losing Wednesday to the Mountain Region champion from Nevada, 16-1. The local team bounded back Saturday with a 3-2 win over the Mid-Atlantic Region winner from Pennsylvania. Hawaii, which won World Series titles in 2005, 2008, 2018, and 2022, dropped its opening game Friday to the Metro Region champion from Connecticut, 5-1. Clarendon Hills showed resiliency multiple times during its summer run, as it lost a game in district competition to Naperville, before beating the same team for the championship. After winning the Illinois state championship without a loss, Clarendon Hills was defeated by Ohio in the Great Lakes Region tournament, but came back again to beat that same team, which earned a berth in the World Series. While no World Series championship was in the cards for Clarendon Hills, it did bounce back from its opening-round loss to Nevada to beat Pennsylvania. Despite being eliminated from the World Series with Sunday's loss, the positives of the experience of making it there weren't lost on the team. 'My dream was to play with my friends as long as possible,' Kalish said. 'Just being here, learning new things about different cultures, was amazing. We spent a lot of time with the team from Japan, and being here with the international teams and all the other teams was incredible. This experience meant so much. I love and live baseball.' McMahon called the experience of participating in the World Series, 'the best experience I've have had in my whole life.' 'It went by so fast,' McMahon said. 'We've been practicing for a long time. Knowing there are no more games is hard to take in.' Herold said all along that his team wasn't satisfied to 'just be there' for the World Series. But there was plenty to be positive about, even after being eliminated. 'It's an amazing experience, an accomplishment that was our goal,' he said. 'We quickly shifted gears when we reached this level. To play the best teams from across the world and to elevate your game, that is what we did. 'We're also very proud of our community and where we're from. We've had great support, and we're excited to come home and share our experiences with our community.' Details have not been set, but Clarendon Hills officials say there will be some organized celebration for the team when they return.
San Francisco Chronicle
19-06-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Schneeman hits 3-run homer power the Guardians past Verlander and the Giants, 4-2
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Daniel Schneeman hit a three-run home run to keep Justin Verlander winless in a San Francisco uniform, powering the Cleveland Guardians to a 4-2 victory over the Giants on Wednesday night. Verlander (0-4) allowed four runs (three earned) in 4 2/3 innings after being activated off the Injured List earlier in the day. The nine-time All-Star gave up seven hits and had six strikeouts in his first start since May 18. Kyle Manzardo doubled twice and Jose Ramirez added an RBI-single to help the Guardians clinch their first series win in San Francisco since 2005. Heliot Ramos homered for the Giants. Schneeman's home run, his first since May 27, came on an 0-2 fastball from Verlander in the fourth. Carlos Santana reached on a fielding error by second baseman Tyler Fitzgerald and Lane Thomas singled before Schneeman's homer. Logan Allen (5-4) gave up two runs and four hits in 5 1/3 innings to get the win for the Guardians. Matt Festa and Tim Herrin each retired three batters, Cade Smith set down two and Emmanuel Clase got Patrick Bailey to strike out looking in the ninth for his 16th save. After the Giants' Mike Yastrzemski drew a one-out walk in the seventh then advanced to second on a balk by Cade Smith, Smith worked out of the jam and retired Patrick Bailey and Ramos on consecutive swinging strikeouts. Key stat The Giants got their leadoff hitter on base in four innings and failed to score each time. Up next Giants ace RHP Logan Webb (6-5, 2.58 ERA) was set to face Guardians RHP Gavin Williams (5-3, 3.89) in the series finale Thursday. ___
Winnipeg Free Press
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Schneeman hits 3-run homer power the Guardians past Verlander and the Giants, 4-2
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Daniel Schneeman hit a three-run home run to keep Justin Verlander winless in a San Francisco uniform, powering the Cleveland Guardians to a 4-2 victory over the Giants on Wednesday night. Verlander (0-4) allowed four runs (three earned) in 4 2/3 innings after being activated off the Injured List earlier in the day. The nine-time All-Star gave up seven hits and had six strikeouts in his first start since May 18. Kyle Manzardo doubled twice and Jose Ramirez added an RBI-single to help the Guardians clinch their first series win in San Francisco since 2005. Heliot Ramos homered for the Giants. Schneeman's home run, his first since May 27, came on an 0-2 fastball from Verlander in the fourth. Carlos Santana reached on a fielding error by second baseman Tyler Fitzgerald and Lane Thomas singled before Schneeman's homer. Logan Allen (5-4) gave up two runs and four hits in 5 1/3 innings to get the win for the Guardians. Matt Festa and Tim Herrin each retired three batters, Cade Smith set down two and Emmanuel Clase got Patrick Bailey to strike out looking in the ninth for his 16th save. Key moment After the Giants' Mike Yastrzemski drew a one-out walk in the seventh then advanced to second on a balk by Cade Smith, Smith worked out of the jam and retired Patrick Bailey and Ramos on consecutive swinging strikeouts. Key stat Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. The Giants got their leadoff hitter on base in four innings and failed to score each time. Up next Giants ace RHP Logan Webb (6-5, 2.58 ERA) was set to face Guardians RHP Gavin Williams (5-3, 3.89) in the series finale Thursday. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Kyle Tucker homers for second straight game and helps Cubs beat the Marlins 2-1
Chicago Cubs' Cade Horton (22) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Chicago Cubs' Matt Shaw (6) reacts after hitting a double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton (22) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Miami Marlins' Connor Norby (1) beats the throw to Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch, right, for a RBI-single to score Agustin Ramirez during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Chicago Cubs' Matt Shaw runs after hitting a double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Chicago Cubs' Matt Shaw runs after hitting a double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Chicago Cubs' Cade Horton (22) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Chicago Cubs' Matt Shaw (6) reacts after hitting a double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton (22) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Miami Marlins' Connor Norby (1) beats the throw to Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch, right, for a RBI-single to score Agustin Ramirez during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Chicago Cubs' Matt Shaw runs after hitting a double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) MIAMI (AP) — Kyle Tucker had a homer among his three hits and knocked in the tiebreaking run with a single and fielding error by Miami in the eighth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the Marlins 2-1 on Wednesday. The NL Central-leading Cubs took two games of the three-game set against Miami after a walk-off loss on Monday and have won seven of their last nine games. Advertisement Chicago rookie Matt Shaw drew a leadoff walk against Marlins reliever Anthony Bender (1-3) in the eighth and stole second. Tucker's second single advanced Shaw, who then sprinted home with the eventual game-winning run when Marlins left-fielder Kyle Stowers overran the ball. Brad Keller (1-0) threw 1 1/3 innings of relief and earned his first win since 2023. Daniel Palencia worked a perfect ninth for his first save. For the second consecutive day, Tucker gave the Cubs a first inning lead with a solo homer. Tucker sent a slider from Marlins starter Max Meyer 385 feet over the wall in right for his 12th homer. The Marlins tied it in the bottom half on Connor Norby's RBI infield single. Advertisement Meyer allowed one run and five hits over six innings with a walk and four strikeouts. Making his second major league start, Cubs right-hander Cade Horton threw 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball. He allowed six hits, walked three and struck out three. Key moment With the bases loaded and two outs, the Marlins had an opportunity for additional runs in the first when Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner dove and caught Matt Mervis' grounder and threw him out. Key stat The Marlins had all six of their hits through the first three innings. Up next The Cubs have not announced a starter for the opener of a three-game series at Cincinnati on Friday. The Marlins open a three-game set at the Los Angeles Angels on Friday with RHP Sandy Alcántara (2-6, 7.99) scheduled to pitch. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
16-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Twins take series from Mets with 4-3 win on Ty France's game-ending single in the 10th inning
Twins take series from Mets with 4-3 win on Ty France's game-ending single in the 10th inning First base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt, center, walks off the field with medical staff after being hit by a foul ball during the seventh inning of a baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and New York Mets, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton (25), left, celebrates next to New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) after hitting an RBI-single during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) New York Mets' Juan Soto (22) reacts after striking out during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (27) catches a foul out hit by New York Mets' Pete Alonso, right, during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins starting pitcher David Festa (58) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) New York Mets' Jesse Winker (3) walks back to the dugout after being thrown out at home plate during the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins' Harrison Bader (12) gestures after hitting a single during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton (25), left, celebrates next to New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) after hitting an RBI-single during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton (25), left, celebrates next to New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) after hitting an RBI-single during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) First base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt, center, walks off the field with medical staff after being hit by a foul ball during the seventh inning of a baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and New York Mets, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton (25), left, celebrates next to New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) after hitting an RBI-single during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) New York Mets' Juan Soto (22) reacts after striking out during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (27) catches a foul out hit by New York Mets' Pete Alonso, right, during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins starting pitcher David Festa (58) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) New York Mets' Jesse Winker (3) walks back to the dugout after being thrown out at home plate during the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins' Harrison Bader (12) gestures after hitting a single during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton (25), left, celebrates next to New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) after hitting an RBI-single during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ty France singled in the 10th inning to give the Minnesota Twins a 4-3 victory Wednesday over the New York Mets, who had rallied with a three-run eighth. With the speedy Byron Buxton conveniently on second as the automatic runner, France smacked a 1-1 pitch from Reed Garrett (0-1) with none out that bounced in center field with no chance for Tyrone Taylor to get his glove down. Advertisement Buxton, Harrison Bader and Willi Castro had RBI singles for the Twins (7-12), who won just their second series in six sets this season. First base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt had to leave in the sixth after being hit in the head by a foul ball by Taylor. Pete Alonso and Jesse Winker hit RBI doubles to end a 12-inning scoreless streak for the Mets (11-7) in the eighth against Griffin Jax, and Luisangel Acuña tied it with a two-out single. Bader saved the Twins another run or two with a diving catch of Taylor's line drive to end the eighth. Bader, who played for the Mets last year, threw out Winker at the plate in the second. Advertisement The Mets got 3 1/3 solid innings from Justin Hagenman in his major league debut after his call-up from Triple-A Syracuse in a bullpen game after Griffin Canning was scratched for illness. Key moment Castro's RBI single in the sixth came after a diving stop by Alonso at first and a throw to pitcher José Buttó. The Mets unsuccessfully used their challenge earlier and thus couldn't request a review, but replays appeared to show Buttó's foot beat Castro's to the bag. Key stat Francisco Lindor singled in the eighth and has a 20-game hitting streak at Target Field since Aug. 8, 2019, the longest by an opponent in the ballpark's 16-year history. Advertisement Up next The Mets host St. Louis for four games starting Thursday. Manager Carlos Mendoza said Canning would likely re-enter the rotation early in the series, but he wasn't ready to annpounce a starter for the opener, when RHP Andre Pallante (2-0, 2.20 ERA) pitches for the Cardinals. The Twins begin a three-game series Friday at Atlanta when RHP Chris Paddack (0-2, 9.49 ERA) starts opposite Braves RHP Bryce Elder (0-1, 7.20 ERA). ___ AP MLB:
