GENESEE COUNTY, MI — With three runners on base, Viola Deaton stepped up to bat — or, more accurately, to the lid of a pizza box. The 79-year-old Flint woman picked up a heavy bat, found her balance and pointed toward the outfield. Wearing a purple sweatshirt, her favorite sneakers, and jeans, with the swagger […]
Evan Taveras struck out 12 Pennsylvania batters in five and two-thirds innings, and Hawaii scored two runs in the first inning to earn a 3-1 victory in the Little League World Series on Wednesday. The loss eliminated Council Rock Newtown from the tournament. The Bucks County team, which represents the Mid-Atlantic region, lost its first […]
SYRACUSE, NY — Thanks to a six-run third inning and a great start by Richard Fitts, the Worcester Red Sox (17-19)/(52-59) won their second straight victory over the Syracuse Mets (17-19)/(63-47) by a final score of 6-3 in the third of six games at NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse, New York, on Thursday night. Triston […]
