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Cardinals hand Pirates rookie Skenes first major league loss
PITTSBURGH, Mo. (KFVS) - The St. Louis Cardinals handed Pittsburgh Pirates ace pitcher Paul Skenes his first loss in the big leagues 2-1 Tuesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. St. Louis slugger Alec Burleson singled in Michael Siani in the 9th inning to knock Skenes out of the game and deliver his first loss in seven decisions.
Paul Skenes loses for the first time in 14 months, since pitching in college
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes lost for the first time as a professional. Alec Burleson hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals past the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Tuesday night and sent the 22-year-old rookie to his first defeat since college. Taking...
Russell Flinta
Russell L. Flinta, 75, of Moro, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on February 20, 1949, in Cleveland, OH, the son of Lloyd P. and Ruby (Osterlund) Flinta. Russell married Christine M. Clemens-Snell on September 10, 1981 in Williamsburg, VA.
How NCJWSTL’s ‘Back to School! Store’ is making a difference
For 23 years, creating equal access to school resources for St. Louis students has been a top priority for the National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis (NCJWSTL). Now, their annual Back to School! Store event is scheduled for Sunday, August 4, 2024. At the event, students and their families...
Missouri Supreme Court halts release of man with overturned conviction as he was about to go free
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court halted the immediate release Wednesday of a man whose murder conviction was overturned — just as the man was about to walk free. A St. Louis Circuit Court judge had ordered Christopher Dunn, now 52, to be released by...
Cardinals vs. Pirates: Betting Preview for July 24
Martin Perez will toe the rubber for the Pittsburgh Pirates (51-50) on Wednesday, July 24 against the St. Louis Cardinals (53-48), who will counter with Matthew Liberatore. The first pitch will be thrown at 12:35 PM ET at PNC Park. The Pirates, at -110, are the favorites in this matchup,...
Jessica and Joey Iannazzo welcome their second boy
Jessica and Joey Iannazzo of St. Louis are pleased to announce the birth of their second child, a boy named Rocky Iannazzo. The baby was 19 inches long and weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces. He was born on July 16 at 10:56 a.m. at Missouri Baptist. He has one older...
How to Watch the Cardinals vs. Pirates Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for July 24
Oneil Cruz and the Pittsburgh Pirates take the field against Nolan Arenado and the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park on Wednesday, at 12:35 PM ET. Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Catch MLB action all season...
Marylen Mann receives prestigious award from WashU
Washington University alum Marylen Mann recently received the Washington University Brown School of Social Work Distinguished Volunteer Award. It celebrates her impactful work throughout the community such as the organization she started 42 years ago, Oasis. It is a national nonprofit supporting healthy aging through lifelong learning, active lifestyles, and...
Skenes takes first loss in 12 career big league starts, Cardinals score in 9th and top Pirates 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Paul Skenes lost for the first time in 12 career major league starts, giving up Alec Burleson’s tiebreaking single in the ninth inning that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Tuesday night. Taking the mound for the first time...
Gloria M. Miller — UPDATED
Gloria Marie (Degenhardt) Miller, 92, Swansea, Ill., died Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Maria Center, Donaldson. She was born Aug. 27, 1931. Her husband, Sidney S. Miller Jr., preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister, Sister Shirley A. Bell; eight nephews; three nieces; and many great-nieces, great-nephews,...
Invest STL garners national attention by seeding $20k in low-income communities
When Alisha Bey saw a flier in her neighborhood for a program that promised $20,000 in investment capital, she was hesitant to give it a try thinking that it was too good to be true. “It’s not that often that there are organizations that are willing to help without a...
Willson Contreras Mistakenly Throwing Special Ball Into Stands Led to Trade With Fan
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras accidentally threw Lance Lynn's strikeout milestone ball into the stands, then had to barter with a fan to get the baseball back. St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn became the 89th pitcher in MLB history—and the sixth active pitcher—to reach the 2,000-strikeout milestone during Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, but he almost didn't get the historic baseball back.
Pérez works 6 scoreless innings, Tellez splashes a homer into the river as Pirates top Cardinals 5-0
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Rowdy Tellez, right, is greeted by third base coach Mike Rabelo as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Justin Berl) PITTSBURGH (AP) –...
Sponsored: The Show Me Games | Volleyball and Basketball Edition
ST. LOUIS — Today at the YMCA, the Show Me Games takes on two sports. Mary, Malik, and I got our heads in the game, this time, for Volleyball and Basketball. "At the YMCA, we're super excited about the Olympics, especially because two of the most popular sports, volleyball and basketball were actually invented at the YMCA. We're able to offer year-round sports for children in the area with varying ages, abilities, and skill levels," says Kimberly Melahn.
Home of the original Giant Rice Paper Wrap at Lona’s Lil Eats
ST. LOUIS – Lona’s Lil Eats is known for its’ fresh Asian cuisine with a soul-food “flare.” What started as a pop-up at the Soulard Farmer’s Market is now a restaurant located off California Avenue in the city’s Fox Park neighborhood. Lona’s Lil Eats uses fresh ingredients, starting from scratch, like peeling the garlic to roasting peanuts. For more information, visit lonaslileats.com.
Meet the St. Louisan who has helped grow Israeli tennis program for all children
Rom Malka, 14, is an Israeli-Arab who lives in Be’er-Sheva, Israel, which was attacked by Hamas on Oct. 7. Since the attack, Rom feels completely safe in one location: the Israel Tennis & Education Center (ITEC). More than 20,000 Israeli children find respite from the war and stresses in...
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