Sports Wrap for Friday, May 24, 2013:
Local:
In baseball sectional action yesterday, in Class 4A, Anderson blanked Richmond, 4-0. In Class 3A, Mississinewa fell to Heritage, 2-1. Muncie Central routed Hamilton Heights, 8-2. Muncie South eked by Blackford, 2-1. In Class 2A, Frankton downed Shenandoah, 10-4. Lapel routed Wapahani, 10-3. In Class A, Cowan shut out Southern Wells, 3-0. For an updated list of brackets and pairings, visit www.ihsaa.org.
In softball sectional action yesterday, in Class 3A, Mississinewa lost to Heritage, 6-1. Yorktown drubbed Delta, 11-3, to win the Blackford Sectional Championship. In Class A, Randolph Southern dumped Tri, 11-1, to win the Monroe Central Sectional Title. For an updated list of brackets and pairings, visit www.ihsaa.org.
In boys’ golf action yesterday, Muncie South downed Cowan, 190-206. Union won a four-way match over Wapahani, Seton Catholic and Union City with a score of 183. The Raiders were second with a round of 188, Seton Catholic was third with 200, and the Rockets finished fourth with a score of 210. Jay County edged out South Adams, 203-209.
BSU:
The baseball team’s second round MAC Tournament game against Kent State yesterday was postponed due to inclement weather. The Cards will now battle the top-seeded Golden Flashes at 4:00 p.m. this afternoon in Avon, Ohio, at All Pro Freight Stadium.
Pacers:
Indiana will try to bounce back tonight in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals as they battle Miami again at American Airlines Arena. Pre-game coverage on 102.9 FM and 1340 AM starts at eight o’clock. Mark Boyle and Austin Croshere have all of the action at 8:30.
Indians:
Indianapolis dumped Buffalo last night on the road, 7-3. Tonight, the Indians go for their second straight win over the Bisons on the road. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m.
Reds:
Cincinnati goes for their fourth straight win tonight as they entertain the Cubs at the Great American Ball Park. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m.
Little 500:
The 65th PayLess Little 500 is tomorrow night at Anderson Speedway. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. with a warm-up session at 5:15. A drivers autograph session will take place at 6:00, and green flag racing starts at eight o’clock. All tickets are $29. Doug Zook and Wade Stokes will have pre-race coverage on 1240 AM and on 96-7 FM at 7:45.
Indy 500:
The 97th Indianapolis 500 is Sunday afternoon at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Air-time is at 11:00 a.m. on 102.9 FM and 1340 AM, and on 96-7 FM. The green flag drops at 12:12 p.m.