Site last updated: Friday, April 24, 2026

Log In

Reset Password
MENU
Butler County's great daily newspaper

IN BRIEF

Frank Ross went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and picked up a win on the mound to pace Freeport II to a 9-5 win over the Legacy Lions on Friday.

Nolen Fetchko doubled, walked twice, tallied three RBIs and scored two runs to help Freeport II (2-5-1) during the victory, which was shortened to five innings due to darkness.

Freeport II 002 70x x — 9 8 3

Legacy Lions 003 02x x — 5 n/a n/a

W: Frank Ross 3IP. L: Dave Carodi 4IP (7K, 4BB).

Freeport II (2-5-1): Frank Ross 3-1B, 2-R; Nolen Fetchko 2B, 2-BB, 3-RBI, 2-R

Legacy Lions: Ron Glassman 1B

Saturday: Mars I at Freeport

Rain washes out Pocono qualifyingLONG POND — Rain has washed out Friday’s Sprint Cup qualifying at Pocono Raceway.Points leader Jimmie Johnson will automatically sit on the pole for the start of Sunday’s 400-mile race.It rained all day and cars never got on the track. There are only 43 entries for the race so no driver will miss the field.

U.S. scores late to beat Jamaica Brad Evans scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, giving the U.S. a thrilling 2-1 win over Jamaica at Kingston on Friday night that solidified the Americans’ chances of qualifying for next year’s World Cup.Jozy Altidore put the Americans ahead in the 30th minute, but Jermaine Beckford tied the score off a free kick in the 89th as the U.S. again failed to hold a lead on the road.Just over a minute into four minutes of stoppage time, Michael Bradley quickly played a corner kick to Graham Zusi, who gave the ball right back. Bradley faked around Alvas Powell and slid a shot to an Evans.With three Jamaicans about 5 yards from him, Evans spun and beat goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts from about 10 yards.

Pirates to decide if Wandy will hit DLCHICAGO — Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Wandy Rodriguez will throw a bullpen session on Monday before the team decides if he will go on the disabled list.Manager Clint Hurdle said before Friday’s game against the Chicago Cubs that Rodriguez has no “acute structural damage to the ligament” in his throwing arm. Even so, the Pirates will wait to see how his arm responds during Monday’s session before making a decision.Rodriguez recorded only one out in Pittburgh’s 5-0 loss at Atlanta on Wednesday,

More in Sports Brief

Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter

* indicates required
TODAY'S PHOTOS