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USL Eugene announces plans to bring professional soccer to Eugene, Ore.
EUGENE, Ore. - USL Eugene today announced its intention to bring USL League One soccer to Eugene, Ore. In a historic collaboration, the Eugene Civic Alliance (ECA) and KidSports announced the nearing completion of the Civic Park Stadium, setting the stage for the creation of USL Eugene which would become the city's first professional soccer team. The stadium project, a symbol of community resilience and innovation, transforms Civic Park Stadium into a beacon of professional sports and community ... Full StoryMore from the United Soccer League One
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Storm Win in Walk-off Against Visalia Rawhide Presented by the Valley News
The Lake Elsinore Storm had another whirlwind night of baseball at The LE Diamond. The Storm would endure a long first inning in a game that once again surpassed the three-hour mark. Starter Will Varmette would be tonight's starter and as the pitchers before him, would run into trouble early. Three walks and two singles would bring 3 men home before the Storm even had a chance to bat. Luckily, as the Storm have proved many times in this young season, they care not for an opposing team gaining a significant advantage. In the bottom of the same inning that they gave up three runs in, the S... Full StoryMore from the California League
Rancho Rolls to Another Big Win
San Bernardino, CA - Gabe Emmett gave the Quakes five strong innings and Rancho smacked Inland Empire for the second time in three days, as Rancho rolled to an 11-3 win on Thursday night at San Manuel Stadium. Emmett (2-0) allowed just one run on three hits over five innings, striking out five in earning his second straight win and putting Rancho in the win-column for the fifth time in the last six games. Joe Vetrano homered for the first time and had a pair of hits, while Zyhir Hope extended his hitting streak to ten straight games, going 2-for-6 with a game-high three RBIs. The Quak... Full StoryMore from the California League
TinCaps Win Dramatic Extra-Inning Showdown
DAYTON, Ohio - In a game with four lead changes and three ties, the TinCaps pulled out a 7-6 extra-inning victory over the Dayton Dragons (Reds affiliate) on Thursday night at Day Air Ballpark. Fort Wayne (5-6) was tied up with Dayton (6-6) six runs a piece to start the 10th, until first baseman Griffin Doersching broke it open with an RBI double to take the lead. The Dragons were mere inches away from tying the game back up in the home 10th when Logan Tanner attempted to score from second on a Hector Rodriguez (No. 13 Reds prospect) single but was thrown out at the plate by right fielder K... Full StoryMore from the Midwest League
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