Pittsburgh, PA-(ENEWSPF)- After getting swept at home this past weekend in a big four-game series to the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals, the Cubs (82-75) traveled to Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates (66-91) with playoff hopes slim-to-none. The Cubs wasted Kyle Hendricks’ no-hit bid in the series opener on[Read More…]
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Nova Stifles Twins’ Offense, Sox Win 6-4
Minneapolis, MN-(ENEWSPF)- The White Sox (55-68) headed to Minneapolis Monday to take on the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins (76-48) after dropping three of four in Los Angeles against the Angels. This is the first of a three-game set at Target Field before heading back home to Chicago on Thursday. Sox’[Read More…]
Angels Hit Four Homers, Trounce Sox 9-2
By Steven S. Garcia Anaheim, CA-(ENEWSPF)- After dropping two of the first three games, the White Sox (55-67) were in sunny southern California for the final game of this four-game set against the Los Angeles Angels (61-64). The series finalé featured a few rookie right-handers on the mound as Dylan[Read More…]
Lester, Bullpen Combine For 4-Hit Shutout
Bryant’s HR in 7th Help End Losing Skid By Steven S. Garcia Pittsburgh, PA-(ENEWSPF)- After another crushing 9th inning defeat on Friday, the Cubs (64-58) were looking to snap their four-game losing skid against the Pirates (51-70) in Game 2 of this three-game set at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The[Read More…]
Cubs Drop Another on the Road; McCann’s 8th Inning Slam Lifts Sox Over ‘Stros
By Steven S. Garcia Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Cubs (64-55) took on the Phillies (61-58) last night at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Cole Hamels was ambushed by the Phillies offense finishing with a stat line of eight runs on nine hits, striking out two and walking two in 2 innings[Read More…]
Nova’s Strong Outing and Moncada’s Big Day at the Plate Stifle Twins 5-1
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The White Sox (45-56), after dropping the first two games to the 1st-place Minnesota Twins (63-40) took the field for the third of a four-game series Saturday night at Guaranteed Rate Field. Sox rookie Dylan Cease got the loss in Friday’s contest after a five-run 2nd inning proved[Read More…]
Bullpen Blows Another Late Lead as Brewers Come from Behind to Take Series Opener 3-2
Milwaukee, WI-(ENEWSPF)- The Cubs (55-47) after dropping two of three in San Francisco against the Giants, headed to Milwaukee Friday to take on the 3rd-place Brewers (54-50) at Miller Park. This was the first of a big three-game series against Milwaukee, who currently trail the Northsiders and the St. Louis[Read More…]
Lopez’s Quality Start Spoiled by Puello’s HR, Drop Series Finalé 2-0
By Steven S. Garcia CHICAGO, IL– The White Sox (45-53), after dropping the first seven games to begin the second half of the season, are trying to turn things around and have won three of their last five ballgames and were trying to take the third and rubber game against[Read More…]
Baez’s 3-Run Blast in 4th Helps Red-Hot Cubs Sink Padres 6-5
By Steven S. Garcia Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It was another sweltering day at the Friendly Confines for Game 2 of the three-game set between the Chicago Cubs (53-44) and the San Diego Padres (46-51). The Cubs entered the contest with a 2½ game lead in the NL Central over the St.[Read More…]
Getting to Know the Spirit of Rich East with Dr. Albert Brass and Mr. Quincy Owens
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Getting to know the heart and soul of Rich East High School is a process. We begin with a joint interview with Principal Albert Brass Jr. and Climate and Culture Coordinator Quincy Owens. As school board members of District 227 contemplate–once again–restructuring finances and float the idea[Read More…]