With a second consecutive series sweep in mind, the Washington Wild Things were on a mission. Unfortunately after winning five straight games, though, the Wild Things flames were extinguished with an 8-5 loss to Rockford Sunday at CONSOLE Energy Park. Washington (5-4) fell behind early in the second inning when the Aviators scored two runs on four hits. The Wild Things would fall even further behind when Kyle Dhanani drove in his second run of the game and later came around to score in the ... Read More
Pirate of the Week: Josh Harrison
The Pittsburgh Pirates have won four straight games in front of their home crowd. A big reason for that is outfielder Josh Harrison. This past week, Harrison helped the Pirates to a 4-1 record, including a 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals Saturday when he drove in the go-ahead run. With his team tied 2-2 with the Nats in the seventh inning, Harrison singled in Starling Marte to put Pittsburgh ahead. It was Harrison's lone hit of the game, but he made it count when the team needed him the ... Read More
May 24 edition of PSN video cast
We are LIVE! Join the guys as they talk Polanco, the Pirates' streak, Wandy getting DFA'd, Josh Harrison, the Pens and more! ... Read More
Pittsburgh Power Survive In Orlando Jungle, Beat Predators 62-61
The hunter became the hunted in Orlando Saturday night as the Pittsburgh Power (7-3) bagged their prey and won 62-61 over the Orlando Predators (6-4). Power quarterback Tommy Grady found Hank Edwards for a touchdown with one second left to put the final stamp on a great game for Pittsburgh. In a game where both offenses put up some big numbers, this one was ultimately decided by the kickers. Julian Rauch had one of his extra points blocked but it was two misses by his counterpart Mark Lewis ... Read More
For the Pirates, Super 5 is Taking Advantage of Super 2
Article by Gino Ferretti of Pittsburgh Sporting News If 71% of the earth is covered by water, then Josh Harrison currently covers the other 29%. Harrison has been responsible for some of the most sensational early highlights of the Pirates 2014 season. Nevermind the go-ahead solo home run Sunday that broke a 3-3 tie with the Yankees, the big play was made later as he stretched out and made a jaw dropping catch to preserve the lead. Oh, and forget about him going 2-4 Thursday night with an ... Read More
Wild Things earn first sweep of 2014 season
WASHINGTON, PA— The offense continued to light up the scoreboard in left field at CONSOL Energy Park, as the Washington Wild Things, presented by Washington Financial, belted out 11 hits en route to a 5-2 victory, sweeping the visiting Frontier Greys in the three-game series. Starting pitcher Tim Flight earned his first victory of the season for the Wild Things, striking out six and allowing only one run. Justin Jackson took the loss for the Greys. The Wild Things wasted no time in gaining ... Read More
Home run leads Wild Things past Greys, 4-1
Washington, PA-The Washington Wild Things, presented by Washington Financial, recorded a 4-1 victory over the Frontier Greys in the second game of the series at CONSOL Energy Park Wednesday. Washington's offense ignited when first baseman William Beckwith, knocked in outfielder Stewart Ijames on a line drive single in the second inning. Catcher Jim Vahalik brought fans to their feet again when he sent a two-run homerun over the left field fence for a 3-0 advantage. Infielder Ryan Kresky ... Read More
Wild Things defeat Greys, 10-1 in home opener
WASHINGTON, PA – The Washington Wild Things, presented by Washington Financial, started off their 2014 home season with a bang at CONSOL Energy Park as they defeated the visiting Frontier Greys 10-1 in their home opener on Tuesday night. The offense erupted producing 15 hits and 10 runs in their fourth game of the season. With two outs in the bottom of the first, the middle of Washington's lineup gave the home team a 3-0 advantage as corner infielders Carter Bell and William Beckwith each ... Read More
Will Bylsma soon suffer the same fate as Shero?
Article by Gino Ferretti, representing Pittsburgh Sporting News Lately, when the Penguins swing and miss, the stir is rarely seismic. After the gloom and doom Pens fans have had to endure pre-2006-2007, a small discomfort is just dust in the wind. But after five consecutive early exits for this perennial Cup contender, change was inevitable. Except nothing has been changed quite yet, has it? If anything, it was a reset. A reset that will undoubtably push the story line back to this ... Read More
Steelers Rookie Mini-Camp Notes
The Pittsburgh Steelers introduced their first-year players and draft picks to their new stomping grounds this past weekend, hosting the first rookie minicamp of the season. In addition to the draft picks and undrafted rookie free agent signees, the Steelers invited 20 undrafted rookies and 14 additional first-year NFL players. The Steelers will enter 2014 with several potential starting spots open for the first time in years. ILB Ryan Shazier seems a lock to start next to veteran Lawrence ... Read More