La Crosse Tribune Sports News

LANCASTER, Calif. (AP) -- Jamie Ritchie hit a three-run home run in the second inning, and Jason Martin doubled and singled twice as the Lancaster JetHawks beat the Visalia Rawhide 9-6 on Thursday.

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -- Tyler White hit a two-run home run and had four hits, and Mike Hauschild struck out nine hitters over eight innings as the Fresno Grizzlies beat the Reno Aces 14-0 on Thursday.

After a 3-2 victory over the Thunder Bay Border Cats on June 22, the La Crosse Loggers — sitting second in the Northwoods League North Division at the time — brought a 14-8 record into a home series against first-place…

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Ali Castillo singled three times, and Ty Blach allowed just seven hits over eight innings as the Sacramento River Cats topped the Tacoma Rainiers 2-1 on Thursday.

Pitching has been an area of concern for the La Crosse Loggers all season.

MIDLAND, Texas (AP) -- Eric Skoglund allowed just four hits over five innings, leading the Northwest Arkansas Naturals over the Midland RockHounds in a 6-3 win on Thursday.

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Chris Marrero homered and singled three times, driving in four runs and scoring a pair as the Pawtucket Red Sox beat the Durham Bulls 9-1 on Thursday.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Sherman Johnson had two hits and scored three runs, and Tyler Skaggs allowed just four hits over five innings as the Salt Lake Bees defeated the El Paso Chihuahuas 9-7 on Thursday.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Max Kepler drove in three runs with a homer and a short sacrifice fly, Tyler Duffey matched a career high with nine strikeouts and the last-place Minnesota Twins again beat the AL-leading Texas Rangers, 10-1 on…

MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Chris Roberson hit a three-run home run in the top of the 10th inning to lead the Sultanes de Monterrey to a 9-7 win over the Diablos Rojos del Mexico on Thursday. With the victory, the…

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) -- Edmundo Sosa hit a walk-off single with two outs in the 12th inning, as the Peoria Chiefs beat the Kane County Cougars 3-2 on Thursday. The Chiefs swept the four-game series with the win.

TORONTO (AP) — Trying to beat the Blue Jays with a short-handed bullpen turned into a tall order for the Detroit Tigers.

HOUSTON (AP) — Things looked good for the Houston Astros early Thursday night after a leadoff triple by George Springer.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Chris Shaw hit a walk-off single with two outs in the ninth inning, as the Richmond Flying Squirrels topped the Reading Fightin Phils 6-5 on Thursday.

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians came close, but couldn't quite handle New York's brilliant bullpen Thursday night.

LONDON — Instead of the ninth all-Williams final at a Grand Slam tournament, there will be a rematch of another sort to determine the title at Wimbledon.

LAS VEGAS — Jon Jones struggled for words while his tears flowed. Frustration and fear were evident on his face.

MARSEILLE, France — Antoine Griezmann scored twice as France beat world champion Germany 2-0 on Thursday to line up a European Championship final against Portugal.

TABASCO, Mexico (AP) -- Sandy Madera doubled three times, driving home three runs as the Olmecas de Tabasco beat the Leones de Yucatan 8-2 on Thursday.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Things finally started to unravel for Seattle starter James Paxton in the eighth inning Thursday night.