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Highland's Odorizzi to make another major-league start Monday for Tampa Bay

A triceps injury to Tampa Bay Rays starter David Price has led to another major-league start Monday for Highland High School graduate Jake Odorizzi against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to the Associated Press. 51 minutes ago

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Grizzlies take their first loss

The Lake Erie Crushers scored the game winning run in the 12th inning and squeaked by the Gateway Grizzlies 2-1 Saturday night at All Pro Freight Stadium in Avon, Ohio.
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Belle-Clair to host 'Battle at Belle-Vegas'

Belle-Clair Speedway is the spot for some great racing action Friday night with the "Battle at Belle-Vegas" Twin 30's event featuring UMP Super Late Models, POWRi Midgets and POWRi Outlaw Micros.
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Bicycle Poker Run will benefit Children's Heart Foundation

A Bicycle Poker Run will be held at 10 a.m. June 2 in Belleville to help raise funds for the Children's Heart Foundation.
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Grizzlies seek trombonists for game

The Gateway Grizzlies are calling all trombonists to participate in the world's largest trombone ensemble at GCS Ballpark on May 25.
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Area sports reports

Email your sports events, youth league registration and other metro-east recreation news to nsanders@bnd.com , send a fax to 236-9773 or mail them to News-Democrat, P.O. Box 427, 120 S. Illinois St., Belleville, IL 62222.
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Belle-Clair Speedway to host $1,000 Grand Fan Giveaway

Belle-Clair Speedway will be giving away $1,000 to one lucky fan Friday night as part of the Belleville dirt track's $1,000 Grand Fan Giveaway.
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Want to sign up for The First Tee program?

Enrollment is now open for the summer session of The First Tee program at Stonewolf Golf Course.
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Grizzlies drop preseason opener

Alex Guthrie collected three hits but it wasn't enough to help Gateway Grizzlies in their preseason opener Tuesday morning.
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Area sports reports

Email your sports events, youth league registration and other metro-east recreation news to nsanders@bnd.com , send a fax to 236-9773 or mail them to News-Democrat, P.O. Box 427, 120 S. Illinois St., Belleville, IL 62222.
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Grizzlies open preseason against Miners

The Gateway Grizzlies continued their 2013 spring training workouts Monday at GCS Ballpark in getting ready for their preseason opener.