La Crosse Tribune Sports News

VISALIA, Calif. (AP) -- Luke Tendler scored on an error in the top of the 11th inning to lead the High Desert Mavericks to a 5-4 win over the Visalia Rawhide on Thursday.

CHICAGO (AP) — Wrigley Field was dark and empty when a loud cheer reverberated throughout the neighborhood surrounding the iconic ballpark.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Josh Donaldson went 3 for 3 with two doubles and scored two runs, Russell Martin hit a three-run homer, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 Thursday night.

CHICAGO (AP) — Scooter Gennett and the Milwaukee Brewers scuttled the Chicago Cubs' plans for a big party.

TORONTO (AP) — When Sidney Crosby first stepped on the international stage, Team Canada fell flat.

BOSTON (AP) — The New York Yankees were one out from cutting their deficit in the AL East to three games — as close as they have been since April.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fist-pumping Johnny Cueto pitched a five-hitter and retired his final 17 batters, and the San Francisco Giants gained ground in the playoff race with a 6-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Chicago Cubs clinch NL Central title with St. Louis' 6-2 loss to San Francisco.

Onalaska (4-0, 2-0) at Logan (2-2, 1-1)

PHOENIX (AP) — Mitch Haniger hit a three-run homer in a five-run sixth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3 Thursday night.

PHOENIX (AP) — Brittney Griner scored 21 points and Penny Taylor had eight in her final regular-season home game to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the Seattle Storm 86-62.

PHOENIX (AP) — Brittney Griner scored 21 points and Penny Taylor had eight in her final regular-season home game to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the Seattle Storm 86-62.

BOSTON (AP) — Mookie Betts said it was his greatest moment in baseball. David Price told Hanley Ramirez the same thing.

VOLLEYBALL

A look at what's happening all around the majors Friday:

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions and Tennessee Titans have familiar looks.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Keenan Allen is gone for the season, there's a stadium ballot measure that faces almost impossible odds and the San Diego Chargers have to quickly move past a stunning overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans certainly aren't dwelling on their 30-0 wild-card playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs as they prepare to face them again Sunday.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jameis Winston traces his motivation to win an NFL championship all the way back to when he attended a football camp at age 11 or 12 and Bruce Arians was there.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — It's time to find out if the San Francisco defense is for real.