Tim Tierney – Page 11

ThunderBolts baserunner John Williams dives back safely into first base under the tag by Slammers first basemen Marc Flores during Friday's game.

Shane Bryant’s pitching effort lifts Slammers to a shutout of ThunderBolts

June 11, 2018 at 9:51 p.m.

The Joliet Slammers and Windy City ThunderBolts have been going in different directions lately in the Frontier League. The Slammers, the East Division leader, haven't lost a series in a...

Scouting report on rookie pitcher Kaleb Ort turning out true for Slammers

June 10, 2018 at 12:06 p.m.

The baseball career of Slammers rookie Kaleb Ort is important to more than his family. When the 24-year-old right-hander was named Pitcher of the Week in the Frontier League, the...

Andre Dawson talks to the Slammers next to the dugout before Saturday night's Frontier League game against Schaumburg at Silver Cross Field.

Ex-Cubs great Andre Dawson offers advice, encouragement to Slammers

June 10, 2018 at 12:45 p.m.

Third-base coach Andre Dawson extended a handshake to Phil Bates as the Slammers' left fielder rounded third after his two-run homer. For years, Dawson was on the receiving end of...

Jake Gronsky makes contact Friday night for the Slammers against Schaumburg at Silver Cross Field in Joliet.

Brent Choban goes through ups, downs as relief pitcher for Joliet Slammers

June 10, 2018 at 11:39 a.m.

The Slammers' Brent Choban experienced the highs and lows of Frontier League baseball this week. The left-handed reliever was named Pitcher of the Week with a 3-0 record against Traverse...

St. Rita graduate Nico Zych looks to stick with Joliet Slammers

June 10, 2018 at 12:23 p.m.

Nico Zych was released by the Windy City ThunderBolts two days before the Frontier League season started. The Monee native got better news Tuesday when he was celebrating his 23rd...

The Slammers' Kaleb Ort pitches against Lake Erie on Wednesday.

Slammers rise above .500 thanks to resurgent hitting, solid defense

June 10, 2018 at 12:41 p.m.

The Slammers issue too many walks and the team ERA is sky high, but Joliet's Frontier League team is still making progress. The Slammers (13-11) this week stood above .500...

Slammers right fielder Boo Vazquez was All-Big East second team at Pittsburgh.

Boo Vazquez bears down at the plate in first season with Slammers

June 10, 2018 at 12:35 p.m.

Boo Vazquez didn't hesitate to answer when the Slammers' first-year right fielder was asked about his first name. "I was 2 or 3 running around the house, watching Yogi Bear,...

Lemont's Joe Kelley and Ryan Sublette get congratulated by teammates after scoring against De La Salle in the third inning.

Nate Madej bears down, helps Lemont advance to state semifinals

June 10, 2018 at 12:12 p.m.

When De La Salle put two runners on to start the third inning, Lemont pitcher Nate Madej knew it wouldn't be easy to preserve the Indians' two-run lead on Monday....

Local roundup: Slammers’ Carter Bell keeps baseball in perspective

June 11, 2018 at 10:15 p.m.

Three weeks into the season, Carter Bell is the Slammers' leading hitter and run producer. "I love the game," he said. "This is what I've always wanted to do." But...

Bradley-Bourbonnais' Camron Harrell competing in the finals of the long jump during Saturday's IHSA state meet held at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, May 28, 2016. (Brian O'Mahoney/baiduhai)

Chris and Sean Torpy spark Sandburg to record-setting day at state track meet

June 11, 2018 at 10:20 p.m.

CHARLESTON, Ill. — Chris Torpy crossed the finish line and raised his arms in celebration of Sandburg's state record in the 3,200-meter relay. And the Torpys were just getting started...

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