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Jimmy Nelson allowed two hits in eight strong innings, Scooter Gennett hit a home run and the Milwaukee Brewers extended the New York Mets' losing streak to a season-high seven games with a 4-1 victory Wednesday night.

After his freshman year was through and the time came to decide his summer baseball future, there really was only one choice to be made for Eau Claire native, Dalton Roach: come home and pitch for the hometown Express.

Carlos Gomez scored the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning when outfielder Michael Cuddyer misplayed a double off the wall, helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat the injury-riddled New York Mets 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Jeff Samardzija struck out seven batters in seven innings for just his second win in nine starts on the road this season, and the White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 Tuesday to snap a seven-game losing streak away from Chicago.

SportScene 13 for Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015 includes highlights from the Eau Claire Express' big 11-3 win over the Waterloo Bucks, Senior American Legion baseball between Chippewa Falls Post 77 and Altoona Post 135, and a select few local golfers earn Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin (GCAOWI) All-State honors!

Kennys Vargas went 4 for 4 with a three-run homer and four RBIs, rookie Byron Buxton had three hits in his first time batting leadoff in the majors, and the Minnesota Twins trounced the Chicago White Sox 13-2 on Monday night.

Milwaukee Bucks general manager John Hammond is busy getting ready for the NBA draft.

SportScene 13 for Monday, June 22nd, 2015 includes highlights of the Eau Claire Express baseball game against the St. Cloud Rox.

Authorities say former Major League Baseball player Darryl Hamilton has been killed in a murder-suicide at a suburban Houston home.

SportScene 13 for Saturday, June 20th, 2015 includes the Eau Claire Express' 7-5 come from behind win over Mankato and highlights from the Chippewa Valley Predators' non-league game against the Illinois Cowboys.

Charlie Blackmon homered and drove in three runs, Chad Bettis pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.

Starlin Castro atoned for a costly error the previous night with a two-run single in the in the 10th inning on Saturday, helping the Chicago Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins.

Friday on SportScene 13, we have the Eau Claire Express battling the Mankato MoonDogs at Carson Park. Plus, former Eau Claire Memorial standout Jake Sparger talks about pitching in the Northwoods and Cape Cod leagues.

Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer and Taylor Jungmann threw six innings to help the Milwaukee Brewers snap a six-game losing streak with a 9-5 victory over the scuffling Colorado Rockies on Friday night.

Alcides Escobar had three hits and scored twice and Jeremy Guthrie pitched six effective innings as the Kansas City Royals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Thursday night.

The Eau Claire Express get an outstanding pitching performance from Eau Claire Memorial alum Dalton Roach. Plus, his former teammate Jake Sparger returns to Carson Park in the other dugout.

On the same day American Pharoah made history by winning the Triple Crown, there was another racer looking to make some noise on the track, Rice Lake freshman Kenny Bednarek.

Gabby Curtis of Altoona dominated the Wisconsin Women's Open at North Shore Country Club in Mequon, topping Kris Yoo by seven strokes to take the title.

A night full of baseball on SportScene 13. We start with American Legion action as Eau Claire takes on Chippewa Falls in 19U action, then head to Osseo as they played host to Chippewa Falls in 17U. Finally, WIAA State tournament quarterfinal and semifinal highlights from River Falls.

Chris Young became the first Royals pitcher to drive in three runs in a game since 1972 and worked seven innings of five-hit ball Tuesday night, leading Kansas City to a 7-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.