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'Fastball Freddy' Peralta earns ALCS MVP award after pitching the Rays into the World Series

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Freddy Peralta rode his fastball to the American League Championship Series MVP award. Acquired by the Rays from the New York Mets before the trade deadline, Peralta turned around his season in Tampa Bay and helped his new team win its third AL pennant. Peralta was 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA in three appearances, including two starts, in the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians. "This is crazy," Peralta said. "I'm very happy to be here and grateful to be here because when I was in July, I had no idea where I was going to be. I think that this was the right ...

Rachel Zurek named to Crossover All-Tournament Team

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HAMMOND, Ind. — The Michigan Tech Huskies volleyball team’s Rachel Zurek was named to the Midwest Region Crossover All-Tournament Team. Zurek, a senior outside hitter, averaged 4.08 kills per set in the three matches. She tallied 10 kills in a sweep of Findlay, notched 15 kills against Missouri-St. Louis, and added a career-high 28 kills versus No. 22 Indianapolis. “She showed up big time this week,” said Huskies coach Cindy Pindral. “The stats say it, but also with all the intangible things that she brings, she showed up ready to go, very driven and determined. ...

Jets fly to victory at volleyball tri-meet

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PAINESDALE — Hosting a late-season triangular on the volleyball court, the Jeffers Jets hosted the Lake Linden-Hubbell Lakes and the Copper Island Academy Eagles for matches in their gym. The Jets downed both their opponents in straight sets. This included a 25-18 and 25-17 win over Copper ...