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PAGE 12: SPORTS PRESS & DAKOTAN n SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2015 LLWS: Edmondson Throws No-Hitter, Hits Homer For South Carolina SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. the third , giving South Carolina a and drove in six runs in four at-bats and Schmid said. “It feels amazing.” Japan 7, Taiwan 5 (AP) — Alex Edmondson threw his a 3-1 lead. Ben Tumblin and Gage Lay- Lewisberry routed Webb City. Carson Kelley a two- for Kengo Tomita hit two home runs in Tokyo’s second no-hitter in eight days and hit mon added RBI singles in the fourth Wagner hit a and a two-run Kentucky. victory over Taipei. a two-run homer in the first inning and sixth , and South Carolina home run during an eight-run third inning and California will play Texas on Sunday. Shingo Tomita led off the game with a home to help Taylors, South Carolina, beat finished with 13 hits. Pennsylvania scored 18 runs in the two middle run to right-center for Japan, and Kengo Tomita Cranston, Rhode Island, 7-1 on Friday Rhode Island scored its lone run in innings. Pennsylvania finished with 16 hits and made it 2-0 with his first homer. Kengo Tomita’s gave its fans from Lewisberry, a two-hour drive Texas 1, Oregon 0 in the state’s first ever victory in the the first when David Marchetti walked Isaac Garcia broke up a with a second home run, a solo shot in fifth, gave Japan from Williamsport, plenty to cheer. a four-run lead. Little League World . and came home on two wild pitches The Mid-Atlantic champions scored 10 runs home run in the fourth inning, then threw 1 2-3 Edmondson struck 15 a week and a dropped third strike. innings of hitless relief to lead Pearland past Kengo Tomita also singled in Japan’s four-run in the second inning, highlighted by Kaden second inning. after striking out 12 in his no-hitter in On Sunday, South Carolina will Peifer’s three-run home run that made it 4-0. Portland. Jarrett Tadlock and Garcia combined on a Yen Cheng Yu hit a two-run home run for the Southeast championship. play Lewisberry, Pennyslvania, on Pennsylvania had nine hits in the inning, the Taiwan in the sixth. Throwing around 80 mph, the Sunday. Lewisberry beat Webb City, first seven reached base and five straight had one-hitter and had 11 . right-hander struck out the side Missouri 18-0 in four innings in a night hits at one point. Chayton Krauss, Jake Cubbler “That was a great baseball game. There were four times. He struck out 10 straight game. and Adam Cramer all were 2 for 2 in the inning. no errors, no walks and one hit by each team,” Venezuela 5, Australia 2 between the third and sixth innings Rhode Island will play Missouri on Pennsylvania added eight runs in the third inning Pearland manager Andrew Solomon said. “That Yeiner Fernandez hit a three-run home run that started with Wagner hitting a mammoth was baseball at its finest. It was an awesome in the top of the sixth inning in Barquisimento’s in South Carolina’s first LLWS game Saturday. game at any level, but to watch boys who are since 1950. Charleston in 1949, and In other openers Friday, it was: home run to dead center field. His grand slam victory over Sydney. traveled even farther, nearly reaching the top of 12 and 13-years-old play that level on that stage Fernandez’s opposite-field shot traveled an Clinton in 1950, failed to win games in Bonita, California 14, Bowling Green, the hill beyond the center field wall. was incredible.” estimated 310 feet and nearly hit cars in the the state’s only other appearances. Kentucky 2 in four innings; Pearland, Volunteer Stadium parking lot — some 100 feet “No South Carolina team had been Texas 1, Portland, Oregon 0; Mexi- past the fence that sits 225 feet from here in 65 years and no team had ever cali Baja California, Mexico, 1, White California 14, Kentucky 2 Mexico 1, Canada 0 home plate. won a game at the Little League World Rock, British Columbia 0; Tokyo 7, Bonita hit a record-tying five home runs in an Daniel Zaragoza singled home Raul Leon in the bottom of the sixth inning to lift Mexicali Baja Jake Burns homered for Sydney. Series so it means a lot. It’s a big Taipei, Taiwan, 5; Kampala, Uganda 11-run third inning to easily beat Bowling Green. Venezuela will play Uganda on Sunday. Antonio Andrade opened the homer spree, California past White Rock. deal,” Taylors manager Kevin Tumblin 4, Santiago de los Caballero, Domini- Leon led off with a to right and Leon said. can Republic 1; and Barquisimento, pinch-hitter Nick Maldonado had a two-out grand slam, and Nate Nankil, Levi Mendez and Walker singled in the next at-bat, leaving Canada start- Uganda 4, Dom. Republic 1 Edmondson also had an RBI single Venezuela 5, Sydney 2. Lannom also homered. Bonita tied the series ing Matthew Wilkinson with a no-decision. Francis Alemo hit a two-run and also and was 3 for 4 at the plate. record set by the Dominican Republic in 1992. Mexico will play Japan on Sunday. earned the victory in Kampala’s victory over Terrence Gist hit long home run to Pennsylvania 18, Missouri 0 Dante Schmid also homered for Bonita. Santiago de los Caballero. Jovan Edaku pitched the top of the hill beyond left field in Cole Wagner had two homers, a double and “We got hyped up and that passes on,” two innings for the . Twins Rally Vikings To Buy Past O’s Eagan Site For BY LA VELLE E. NEAL III Possible HQ Star Tribune (Minneapolis) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings, already bound for a glitzy new sta- BALTIMORE (TNS) — dium, said Friday they could The Twins used a three-run have another move in store rally in the eighth, and — to the former headquar- replacement closer Kevin ters of Northwest Airlines in Jepsen struck out the side Eagan. in the ninth, as they beat The football team’s owner- the Orioles 4-3 at Camden ship announced the signing Yards. of a purchase agreement for a The Twins trailed 3-1 in 185-acre property that could the eighth, looking feeble become its headquarters and to that point, when they training facility. The team did rallied. Miguel Sano led off not disclose the price. with a walk. Trevor Plouffe The Vikings main off-the- singled. was field presence for more than hit on the arm with a 30 years has been Winter to load the bases. Park in Eden Prairie. But Eddie Rosario hit a chief operating officer Kevin to right, allow- Warren said the team has out- ing Sano to score. But what grown the venerable practice won’t show up in the box- facility, known for its Viking score is that Parra, a fine ship outside. outfielder, tried to throw “The existing Winter Park Plouffe out as he advanced training facility poses space to third. Hunter took CHRIS SWEDA/CHICAGO TRIBUNE/TNS and flexibility challenges for advantage and advanced to third baseman (17) is congratulated in the after scoring on a double by teammate the Vikings as we continue second as Plouffe was in the sixth inning of a game against the at on Friday in Chicago. The Cubs to grow and evolve,” Warren a third. won 5-3. Cubs manager is not a big fan of the mid-afternoon starts that are common for Cubs home games, said in a statement. “While , who set up like the 3 p.m. Central start for Friday’s game. we are evaluating a variety of the Twins’ first run with options to accommodate the a 70-foot dribbler long-term needs of our foot- in the fourth, got jammed Cubs Manager Maddon Not A Fan Of Late-Afternoon Games At Wrigley ball team and the organiza- this time and floated a BY PAUL SULLIVAN Players and manager Joe their minds. through,” he said. “I know I tion at-large, this property is single between Adam Jones Chicago Tribune Maddon don’t like so many “I definitely had that talk don’t have any influence on intriguing for several reasons. in center and Jonathan different starting times be- with the guys upstairs,” that right now. I’m not even “Not only does this loca- Schoop at second. Plouffe CHICAGO (TNS) — The cause it breaks their familiar Maddon said. “It’s awkward. trying to influence that. But tion have tremendous space scored easily. Hunter read Cubs played a 3:05 p.m. routines. I’m not going to deny it’s awk- it’s something to discuss and flexibility for future the ball off the bat and Central time game against The Cubs’ business de- ward. You get used to playing moving forward.” growth, but it also offers throttled around third to the Braves on Friday and will partment likes the 3:05 p.m. at 1 p.m. or 6 or 7 (p.m.).” Maddon definitely has proximity to both Minneapo- score the lead run. Two ex- again Saturday, but this could starts on Fridays because it Maddon also pointed out Cubs President Theo Ep- lis and St. Paul downtowns, cellent reads by Hunter led be the last year the club gives fans a reason to take it’s not really his call. He just stein’s ear, and if it turns into as well as the airport,” he to the winning run scoring. schedules the late-afternoon off work early, but Mad- works for the team. a battle between the business said. Trevor May pitched the starts, at least if the players don’s increasing clout in the “Hopefully that’s some- and baseball sides, Epstein is eighth and looked good have a say. organization could change thing we can work our way likely to come out on top. VIKINGS | PAGE 13 while doing it. But manager Paul Molitor went with Jepsen in the ninth. Jepsen earned his sixth save, the other five coming while Symmonds Boycott Shines Light On Cash, Sponsorship In Track with the Rays. BEIJING (AP) — Almost as overhaul,” said the 31-year-old Symmondses and even more when. non-official sponsors during Twins starter Tommy important as how fast the U.S. Idaho native, who plans to be athletes who never reach his Responding to the criticism, the games. Milone didn’t get a deci- athletes run this week at world hiking in the mountains when level. USATF released figures stating But that rule only applies to sion, was cruising and championships is how they the 800-meter final takes place So, the most practical way it spends roughly 50 percent of the Olympics. The “Statement leaving a trail of zeroes in look doing it. Tuesday. for the second- or third-tier its $30 million annual budget of Conditions” that all USATF his wake. The gear the Americans Symmonds has been light- Olympic athlete to make ends on direct payments to athletes, athletes had to sign to go to Then his night, and the wear in Beijing is worth mil- ing up the sponsor-driven, meet is to find a sponsorship for their expenses and high the worlds has, in some eyes, Twins’ night, changed in lions of dollars for the coun- money-conscious and often- deal from a shoe, or swimsuit, performance programs. The turned into something it wasn’t try’s track and field federation, bickering world of track and or apparel, company that has federation also has to fund originally intended to be. three pitches. even though each individual field with his renegade stand deep roots in their sport. non-elite programs that serve “While everyone was falling Things escalated athlete can only hope to see a on an issue that has dogged “They’re basically taking nearly 100,000 members. asleep worrying about Rule quickly. small fraction of it. athletes in Olympic sports for what they make and sinking it USATF did not make CEO 40, the NGBs have taken what Milone marched into And Nick Symmonds won’t decades. back into training,” said Peter Max Siegel available for this used to be a true code of con- the sixth having retired get a penny. They are the best at what Carlisle, a longtime agent story, instead referring to the duct — you wouldn’t smoke, 13 straight batters. He Symmonds, the defend- they do, but are not paid whose list of clients includes statement that spelled out its break a law, common-sense threw first pitch strikes to ing world silver medalist at anywhere near what even Phelps. “And to get that NGB finances. things — and perverted them 10 straight batters during 800 meters, is boycotting this middling players in the NBA, or USOC money, or at least USA Gymnastics president into marketing documents,” that run, so he dictated the year’s worlds because of what NFL, baseball or European an amount that would make a Steve Penny said national Olympic agent Evan Morgen- action. He began the inning he called a restrictive, unclear soccer make. They subsist on difference, you almost always governing bodies do a “pretty stein said. holding a 1-0 lead. policy written by USA Track prize money, (First place at have to be pretty well estab- good job of outlining the terms And so, Symmonds is stay- Nolan Reimold singled and Field regarding exactly the worlds is worth $60,000), lished. It’s very hard to pay for and expectations for their ath- ing home. How big an impact to left on a 1-0 pitch to lead when American athletes are re- appearance money, bonuses a career that way.” letes,” and that athletes should his boycott makes could take off the inning _ just the quired to wear team-sponsored for top finishes at major meets Recently, USATF signed a know the financial structure of years to sort out, though Orioles’ second hit of the Nike gear while in Beijing. and, quite often, a stipend from deal to extend Nike’s spon- their sport before they make it his stand has certainly been game to that point. At practice? Yes. At the the governing body that over- sorship through 2040 at an a career. noticed. Milone opened with a meet? Yes. In a coffee shop? To sees their sport. Also chipping average of about $20 million a “Ultimately, it is the ath- “He’s giving them a voice, to , him, confusing. in via various channels is the year. That large amount gives lete’s choice,” Penny said. “But and he’s forcing people to pay who dumped it into right Symmonds, who is spon- U.S. Olympic Committee, which Nike the right to fit all the U.S. the goal is to create a balanced attention,” said Bryan Clay, sored by rival shoe company brings all the sports under one athletes in its gear when they two-way street.” the 2008 Olympic decathlon for single. Reimold moved Brooks, didn’t want any part umbrella for the Olympics. compete at the biggest events. Athletes earned a minor champion. “As a fellow athlete, to third. of it. Yes, an occasional market- Symmonds questions victory this year when the even though I maybe would’ve Milone then threw a “This is hopefully the straw ing sensation comes up. But whether the $20 million is International Olympic Commit- done things differently, I have first-pitch to Par- that breaks the camel’s back, for every Michael Phelps, worth giving up the freedom tee relaxed rules that prohib- to applaud him in what he’s do- ra. Suzuki set his glove at and maybe, finally, leads to an there are dozens of Nick to choose what he wears and ited them from promoting ing. Because it’s working.” the knees but began to lift his glove because the pitch was up in the . Parra didn’t miss it, hitting FCA Evening Of Champions Sept. 9 a no-doubter to right for a USD, SDSU Fall By 1-0 Margins The Yankton chapter of the Fellow- asked to contact Will Eidsness at 605- 3-1 Orioles lead. OMAHA, Neb. — A goal two shots saved by Scott and Hatcher, Alyssa Brazil, and ship of Christian Athletes will its 660-8032 or Chuck Iverson at 605-668- Three pitches. Three annual Evening of Champions event on 1529 in advance of the events. Those hits. Altered evening for off a free kick by Creighton’s senior Teagan Eberle’s shot Kyli Nelson. Wednesday, Sept. 9. interested in helping sponsor the event Milone and the Twins. Ylenia Sachau lifted the went above of the crossbar. SDSU came back to the There will be a free pizza feed for are also invited to contact Eidsness or Milone was replaced Bluejays 1-0 past the Coyotes The Coyotes host Iowa second half of the game athletes, coaches and sponsors at 6:15 Iverson for more information. by Casey Fien two bat- in South Dakota’s season State for the first home game stronger, taking the ball to p.m. in the YHS Commons, followed by opener Friday at Morrison of the season on Sunday the net harder and recording the program in the main auditorium at 7 ters later. Milone threw p.m. Featured speaker will be University 86 pitches, right near the Stadium in Omaha. at USD Soccer Complex in 10 shots to Iowa State’s six. Sachau’s goal in the 71st Vermillion. Start time is set The Jackrabbits return of Nebraska men’s basketball coach 90-95 pitch limit the Twins and South Dakota native Tim Miles. set for him because it was minute sealed the win for for 1 p.m. to Fishback Soccer Park on All kids, students, coaches and just his second start after Creighton (1-0-0). Her shot Sunday to play the Green Bay faculty will be admitted for free. There is coming off the disabled list. was off a free kick from 28 Iowa State 1, SDSU 0 Phoenix at 1 p.m. Iowa State an admission cost for others. He looked stronger than yards out. remains in South Dakota, Coaches and youth leaders planning South Dakota freshman BROOKINGS - South traveling to USD on Sunday. to bring their students to the event are his final line suggested, as Dakota State was downed by he needed just nine pitches Parker Rytz logged her sec- ond consecutive start in goal. Iowa State 1-0, Friday night in to get through the fourth the women’s soccer season and eight in the fifth. She recorded six saves and MORNING made several defensive stops opener for both teams at The Twins offense had Fishback Soccer Park. The Orioles starter Wei-Yin before the Jays’ offense had a COFFE E chance to shoot. Big 12 team scored on the Chen on the ropes but Jacks halfway into the first mustered just one run over Creighton outnumbered WEEKDAYS South Dakota (0-0-1) in shots period off a corner kick as the first seven innings. senior Haley Albert found the 7:40AM They eventually railed and 11-7. Junior Corey Strang had four shots to lead the Coy- back of the net, giving the have won consecutive road Cyclones an early lead. MONDAY games after losing 10 of otes, with two sailing wide, one bouncing off the post, The Jackrabbits and the THRU their previous 11 games Cyclones both tallied five away from Target Field. and one saved by Creighton FRIDAY goalkeeper Erin Scott. Sopho- shots in the first half of the more Katelyn Floysand had game with Jackrabbit shots Yankton’s Home Team! taken by Tori Poole, Nicole