Sports

Joining Elida’s Tori Thomas for his signing Thursday to play football at Trine University were his mother, Felisha Cousey, (left) and his sister Destiny.

SEATTLE (AP) — J.P. Crawford was the beneficiary of a pitch-clock violation. One big swing from Ty France made certain it became noteworthy on opening day.

SEATTLE (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians locked up two more key players to long-term contracts before opening another season.

CINCINNATI — Oneil Cruz homered shortly after being helped by a pitch clock violation and later hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates opened the season by beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 Thursday.

ELIDA — Winning pitcher Kylie Biglow allowed no earned runs, five hits and a walk while striking out five in seven innings as Elida defeated Lima Central Catholic 2-1 in high school softball Thursday.

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HIGH SCHOOL

Hunter Greene will get the ball on Opening Day almost six years after the Cincinnati Reds selected him with the second overall pick in the 2017 draft. At 23, Greene will be the youngest Reds pitcher to start the opener in 43 years.

KALIDA — Kalida has started the 2023 season in dominating fashion.

CONTINENTAL — Four Leipsic pitchers combined to allow no hits and five walks while recording 14 strikeouts in the Vikings’ 4-1 victory Tuesday against Continental.