Canaries Outslug Goldeyes, Stretch Winning Streak to Four with Historic Victory

Sioux Falls, SD - Trevor Achenbach and Jordan Barth both homered and Charlie Hasty tied the franchise's all-time saves record as the Canaries defeated Winnipeg 3-2 on Wednesday. Achenbach launched a two-run homer in the second inning to open the scoring before the Goldeyes responded in the fifth with an RBI single. Barth's solo shot in the bottom of the eighth extended the lead to 3-1 before Winnipeg got a run back with a homerun of their own in the ninth. Hasty recorded the final two outs to... Full Story

DiTomaso Crowned Home Run Derby Champion

TROY, N.Y. - Stephen DiTomaso put on a show under the lights at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium on Wednesday night, blasting his way to a Home Run Derby crown ahead of the Frontier League All-Star Game. DiTomaso, one of two All-Star selections for the Down East Bird Dawgs, launched 22 total home runs in the three-round event, topping a field of the league's top power hitters. He cruised through the first two rounds before facing Quebec's Kyle Crowl in the final. Crowl hit 15 homers overall, but DiTomaso clinched the title with 18 seconds remaining in his final turn. DiTomaso also made an impact ... Full Story

Daniel Bruce Suffers Season Ending Injury

Albuquerque, NM - New Mexico United forward Daniel Bruce (More commonly known as 'Brucey!') recently suffered a season ending ACL & Meniscus injury during a training session. Brucey, the only remaining member of the squad from the inaugural 2019 season, is a New Mexico United staple around the state as a fan favorite and community champion. "The love and encouragement from family, friends and the club has been amazing." Remarked Brucey. "I truly appreciate all the support in this challenging moment. Thank you New Mexico, Somos Unidos!" Bruce's pre and post-surgery preparations and recove... Full Story

Thurman Deals in Crabs 6-1 Win over Dirty Birds

The Blue Crabs secured the series victory with a 6-1 win over the Dirty Birds on Wednesday. Andre Thurman dealed his way to his fifth win of the year. He tossed six innings, allowing just one run on two hits and a walk while striking out eight batters. The Crabs took a 1-0 lead in the second inning after Alejandro De Aza led off the inning with a double to right. He advanced to third on a groundout from Jamari Baylor before Giovanni Digiacomo brought De Aza home with an RBI groundout. Southern Maryland extended their lead in the fourth scoring three runs on two hits. With the bases lo... Full Story

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Stephen DiTomaso of the Down East Bird Dawgs as the Home Run Derby winner

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2. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
3. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
4. York United FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
5. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
6. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
7. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
8. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
9. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)
10. New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)

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• Cleveland - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
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