La Crosse Tribune Sports News

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The oldest Latino civil rights group in the United States opens every meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, a tradition resulting from a long fight to prove Hispanics belong in this country.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs won the NL Central, becoming the first major league team this season to clinch a division title when St. Louis lost 6-2 at San Francisco.

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PHOENIX (AP) — Bothersome blisters aside, Rich Hill's first three starts in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform were smashing successes.

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.

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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.