Congratulations to Normal West, state runner-up in Class 4A softball after falling in a thrilling championship game 4-2 in 10 innings to Oak Park-River Forest on Saturday night in East Peoria.
The CornBelters won the rubber game of their series over the host Gateway Grizzlies 8-4. Aaron Dudley and Nolan Meadows hit three-run homers and Horatio Acosta pitched six strong innings in a spot start. The Belters are off today and host River City for a three-game series starting Tuesday night at the Corn Crib.
The Cardinals finished a weekend sweep at Pittsburgh with an 8-3 win on Sunday behind homers from Matt Holliday and Randal Grichuk. The Cards have won five straight and seven of their last eight games. The Cards take tonight off.
The Cubs hammered the Braves 13-2 as Jon Lester earned his fourth straight win. He allowed no earned runs in seven innings. The Cubs visit Washington tonight as right-handers Kyle Hendricks and Max Scherzer provide the mound match-up.
The White Sox fell to the Royals 3-1 as Yordano Ventura held the Sox down with seven sharp innings. The Tigers are in Chicago tonight as lefty Matt Boyd throws for Detroit against right-hander James Shields for the Sox.
The Chiefs finished a home sweep with a 3-1 win over Cedar Rapids.
The Stanley Cup will reside in Pittsburgh for the second time since 2009. The Penguins won the Cup with a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 6. The Conn Smythe Trophy goes to Penguins captain Sidney Crosby as playoff MVP.
Central Catholic High School outfielder John Rave was drafted in the 35th round by the Red Sox this weekend, but he says he will likely fulfill his commitment to attend Illinois State. Illinois State senior catcher Jean Ramirez was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 28th round.
Joey Logano won the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway. He is the tenth driver this season to win a Sprint Cup race.
Daniel Berger finished 13 under par to win the PGA’s St. Jude’s Classic.
