Calvin Bickerstaff, a former standout player from Big Red High School, has signed a free agent deal with the Boston Red Sox minor league program. Bickerstaff had a successful career playing for his high school team and will now have the opportunity to continue his baseball journey with the Red Sox organization. In other baseball news, Nick Gonzales hit a winning RBI single for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a thrilling comeback win against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Pirates rallied from a three-run deficit to secure an 8-7 victory.
Meanwhile, Todd Galownia, a coach at Lexington High School, was recently named the Ohio Cardinal Conference Coach of the Year for the 2024 season. Galownia, originally from Wintersville, has guided the Lexington team to success and earned recognition for his coaching abilities. The Big 12 conference is undergoing changes and rebranding, signaling a new era for the conference. West Virginia Athletic Director Wren Baker is facing financial challenges as the conference navigates revenue sharing agreements.
In Cleveland, José Ramírez played a key role in the Guardians’ 7-0 victory over the San Diego Padres with a two-run single in the eighth inning. Tanner Bibee and the pitching staff held the Padres to just four hits in a dominant performance. The Guardians remain at the top of the American League Central standings.
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