[naviga:h3]Steighner named All-Atlantic Region[/naviga:h3]

ERIE — Butler graduate Ian Steighner, a junior infielder at Gannon University, has been named second team All-Atlantic Region this season.

Steighner hit .319, collecting 29 hits, scoring 24 runs and possessing a .447 on-base percentage for the Golden Knights. He was a first team All-PSAC West selection as well.

[naviga:h3]Pedroia scratched due to knee soreness[/naviga:h3]

HOUSTON — Dustin Pedroia has been scratched from Boston’s game against the Houston Astros on Thursday night because of a sore left knee.

He was scratched about 20 minutes before first pitch and the team says he is day-to-day.

Brock Holt moved from right field to second base to take Pedroia’s place and Blake Swihart was inserted into the lineup to play right field.

[naviga:h3]Concussion, neck keep Mauer out[/naviga:h3]

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer has not been able to shake the concussion-like symptoms he has been experiencing since hurting his neck three weeks ago.

Mauer’s return to the lineup hit another road block while working out Thursday before Minnesota’s game against Cleveland, with more sensitivity to light and noise. The 35-year-old has also been dealing with a cervical strain resulting from a dive for a foul ball on May 11. He played for another week before departing mid-game on May 18.