Pittsburgh Pirates
Some good news regarding the Pittsburgh Pirates … on Monday, pitcher Paul Skenes was named the National League’s Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award winner by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Skenes had an historic rookie season with an 11-3 record, a1.96 ERA, and 170 strikeouts in 133 innings. Skenes becomes only the second Pirate to be named Rookie of the Year … Jason Bay received the honor 20 years ago.
Pittsburgh Penguins:
The Pittsburgh Penguins host Tampa Bay tonight. The pregame show begins at 6:30. The opening faceoff is scheduled for 7pm tonight … on Connect FM and Sunny 106.
PIAA Football Playoffs
CLASS 1A
D9 champ Port Allegany will face District 10 champ Wilimington in DuBois Friday at 7pm.
CLASS 2A
D9 Champ Central Clarion will face Cambria Heights, the champs of District 6, in Kittanning Saturday afternoon at 1.
CLASS 4A
D9 Champ Clearfield will face WPIAL champ Thomas Jefferson, Friday night in Windber.
College Football (Saturday):
#4 Penn State (9-1) at Minnesota (6-4), 3:30pm
Pittsburgh (7-3) at Louisville (6-4), 4pm
Pittsburgh Steelers:
Powered by six field goals, the Pittsburgh Steelers nipped rival Baltimore Sunday, 18-16. The win puts the Steelers atop the AFC North Division. It will be a short week of practice for Pittsburgh as they prepare to play the Browns in Cleveland Thursday night. Kickoff time is 8:15.
College Basketball:
Penn State DuBois Men (2-3) at Edinboro – today, 12 Noon
Penn State DuBois Women (2-1) host Jamestown Community College – Wednesday, 6pm
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