http://www.eagletribune.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:50:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_200025121.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_200025121.html LAWRENCE and mdash; Fittingly, Benny Fernandez walked off the Sullivan Park courts holding the championship trophy. Despite a sore right hamstring, he made the difference for Central Catholic. With the Raiders clinging to a one-point lead over Andover late in yesterday's David Bradner Memorial Tournament final, Fernandez drew two charges, made a steal, then sank two free throws to seal the game. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:48:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_200024859.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_200024859.html HAVERHILL and mdash; Former Methuen track star Kevin Alliette won the 22nd annual Sapienza Road Race, finishing the 4-mile course in 20:05. Alliette, who lives in Raymond, N.H., and is currently a math teacher and cross country/track coach at Methuen High, was an All-American miler at UMass Lowell in 2003. The 27-year-old has battled a foot injury for the last 18 months but is now back to logging about 80 miles per week. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:47:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_200024749.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_200024749.html PAWTUCKET, R.I. and mdash; The crowd began chanting "Papi!" and David Ortiz responded, slamming a 1-2 pitch into the visitors bullpen in his rehab debut in Pawtucket last night as he tries to work his way back from a wrist injury that has kept him out of the lineup since May 31. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:46:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_200024618.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_200024618.html SOUTHPORT, England and mdash; The guy figured to be here for a cameo, little more. Play a little golf, take a ceremonial lap or two around Royal Birkdale so people could see he was back on his feet a month after being knocked out by Tiger Woods in a playoff for the U.S. Open and be home in time to watch the final round from the easy chair in his living room. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:43:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_200024411.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_200024411.html Fish Finder Frank Dwyer The heat has a firm grip on our region, and with that many fish have headed for deeper, cooler water. As we near the end of July, anglers targeting bass need to be out at night or predawn. Bluefish are still tearing it up in most of our waters although not in typical numbers, while off shore the tuna fishing continues to be decent. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:42:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_200024343.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_200024343.html Summer baseball Jim Mostone went 5 for 5 and hit for the cycle as Salem Post 63 beat Jutras, 11-8. After Hal Landers pitched the opening five innings, Jeff Dennis picked up the win, working in relief. Dennis also had four hits. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:42:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_200024254.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_200024254.html Summer baseball Darwin Fabian threw a complete-game three-hitter to give the Lawrence Thunder an 8-1 win over Methuen in Senior Babe Ruth play. Justin Gilman with 2 for 3 with three RBIs, including a key two-run single. Jose Paulino was 3 for 3 and Bud Bastic notched a key 2-run double for the Thunder. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:38:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_200023910.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_200023910.html LOWELL and mdash; The New England Riptide cruised to an 11-6 win over the Akron Racers. Jocelyn Forest picked up her sixth victory of the season, scattering seven hits. Jackie Pasquerella had an RBI double for the Riptide, who jumped out to a 7-0 lead to put the game out of reach early. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:38:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_200023945.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_200023945.html LOWELL and mdash; The Mahoning Valley Scrappers held on for a 5-3 win over the Lowell Spinners in front of 5,030 fans at LeLacheur Park. Ryan Dent stroked a two-run triple for the Spinners, who held a short-lived lead in the fourth inning. Kyle Snyder, in Lowell for a rehab stint, pitched 21/3 innings before leaving the game due to injury. Snyder allowed an earned run and strike out one. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:38:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_200023816.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_200023816.html Baseball Play Ball in Salem is offering a Fall Baseball League for eight weeks starting Sept. 6, for individuals and teams from minor leagues (6-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13, 14-15, 16-18) through high school. The individual fee is $105, $450 for a team. It includes use of the hitting facility at Play Ball and uniforms. For more information, call 603-898-0332 or visit www.goplayball.com. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:25:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_199232528.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_199232528.html PAWTUCKET, R.I. and mdash; The crowd began chanting "Papi!" and David Ortiz responded, slamming a 1-2 pitch into the visitors' bullpen in his rehab debut in Pawtucket last night as he tries to work his way back from a wrist injury that has kept him out of the lineup since May 31. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:24:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_199232442.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_199232442.html Fish Finder Frank Dwyer The heat has a firm grip on our region, and with that many fish have headed for deeper, cooler water. As we near the end of July, anglers targeting bass need to be out at night or predawn. Bluefish are still tearing it up in most of our waters although not in typical numbers, while off shore the tuna fishing continues to be decent. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:13:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_199011906.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_199011906.html Bill Burt Here's some unsolicited advice for Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon: Shut up. Most closers get in trouble about three hours into a game. Papelbon's trouble, though, seems to occur before and after the closer's moment of truth. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:12:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_199015215.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_199015215.html DAVID WILLIS MANCHESTER, N.H. and mdash; After sharing an outfield with Jacoby Ellsbury for two years, Red Sox farmhand Jeff Corsaletti has a feel for what makes a talented outfielder. "Bubba (Bell) is a great guy and a very hard worker," said Corsaletti. "He just always produces. Everyone in this outfield could be headed to the big leagues." Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:11:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_199031159.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_199031159.html MANCHESTER, N.H. and mdash; The looks of shock on the faces of the All-Stars, and the standing ovation that followed, said it all. During the second round of the Eastern League home run derby, New Hampshire Fisher Cats outfielder Travis Snider crushed a ball that sailed over the wall in right field. It slammed into the lights, which are 360 feet away from home plate and 100 feet above the playing field.