Published July 3, 2009, 12:27 AM EST

by BURT WILSON

LANCASTER, Pa. - Thursday night, the Lancaster Barnstormers continued their mastery over the York Revolution this season.Lancaster lefty Eric Ackerman gave up just one run in seven innings and the 'Stormers scored two runs in the seventh to break a 1-1 tie and beat the Revs, 3-1. The Barnstormers are now 6-1 vs....

Published July 3, 2009, 12:01 AM EST

by GREG CALDWELL

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. - Triathlon is a demanding sport and it takes years of practice to reach the top, but one young man from Lancaster is well on his way to stardom.Jonathan Fecik, 20, of Lancaster, recently placed first in his age group and in the top 50 overall in the Coeur d'Alene Triathlon in Idaho, a finish that...

Published July 2, 2009, 4:38 PM EST

by JEFFREY REINHART, Online Sports Writer

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. - Former Donegal standout Chris Heisey, who was recently promoted to Triple-A in the Cincinnati Reds farm system, will play in the Major League Baseball Futures Game, which will be played prior to the All-Star Game in Busch Stadium in St. Louis.Here is the press release from Heisey's college alma ...

Published July 2, 2009, 7:35 AM EST

by WIRE SERVICES

ARLINGTON, Texas - Hank Blalock's second homer of the game, a two-run shot with two outs in the ninth inning, gave Texas a 9-7 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday night and moved the Rangers within one-half game of the Angels in the AL West.Juan Rivera's three-run homer with two outs in the top of the ninth ...

Published July 2, 2009, 7:17 AM EST

by WIRE SERVICES

LOS ANGELES - Rafael Furcal had a pinch hit RBI single in the eighth inning Wednesday, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 1-0 in the final game of Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy.The Dodgers were 29-21 during Ramirez's absence...

Published July 2, 2009, 12:36 AM EST

by BURT WILSON

LANCASTER, Pa. - The Lancaster Barnstormers lost a 4-2 game to the Somerset Patriots Wednesday night that was played in rain from the seventh inning until the end of the contest. With the win, Somerset clinched the Freedom Division's first-half championship.There was no celebration for the Patriots, who walked o...

Published July 1, 2009, 7:24 AM EST

by WIRE SERVICES

BALTIMORE - BALTIMORE (AP) — Terry Francona nearly carved a path into the infield grass at Camden Yards while walking from the dugout to the mound.The Boston Red Sox manager motioned for one reliever, then another, and another, in a desperate attempt to prevent what was shaping up to be the biggest comeba...

Published July 1, 2009, 7:18 AM EST

by WIRE SERVICES

MILWAUKEE - MILWAUKEE (AP) — The injury-depleted Mets are a mess, and not even Johan Santana could help against a fill-in starter.Ryan Braun drove in four runs and Mike Burns earned his first career win, giving the Milwaukee Brewers a 6-3 victory Tuesday night that extended New York's losing streak to...

Published July 1, 2009, 7:33 AM EST

by WIRE SERVICES

LANCASTER - NOTE: For Burt Wilson's story on the Lancaster Barnstormers' 6-4 loss to Somerset, click here.ATLANTIC LEAGUESouthern Maryland 11, Newark 4Long Island 8, York 2Bridgeport 2, Camden 1EASTERN LEAGUEHarrisburg 4, Connecticut 3Reading 6, Altoona 5 (12)New Britain 9, Portland 5New Hampshire 3, Bi...

Published July 1, 2009, 7:15 AM EST

by MIKE GROSS and ERIC STARK

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. - Sunday News sports writers Mike Gross and Eric Stark talk about the Philadelphia Phillies' recent slump, the benching of Jimmy Rollins and what Charlie Manuel can do as manager.......