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Spinners hold early lead en route to 6-4 victory

Spinners hold early lead en route to 6-4 victory

Spinners starting pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez helped protect the team’s lead with four strikeouts in five scoreless innings pitched. (Photo by George DeLuca/Connector) Alexa Hyde Connector Editor The Lowell Spinners (5-0) protected an early lead en route to a 6-4 victory over the Willamsport Crosscutters (1-4) to conclude their three-game series Tuesday night at LeLacheur Park. Lowell

Spinners play extra inning to remain undefeated

Spinners shortstop Nick Lovullo finishes off a double play after getting Williamsport runner Darick Hall at second on a feed from second baseman Andy Perez. (Photo by George DeLuca/Connector) Alexa Hyde Connector Editor The Lowell Spinners (4-0) kept their unbeaten streak alive on Monday night in a 3-2 victory against the Williamsport Crosscutters (1-3) that

Spinners open 2016 season with fanfare and 1-0 win

Spinners left fielder Tyler Hill is tagged out at the plate by Vermont catcher Carson Blair. (Photo by George DeLuca/Connector) George DeLuca Connector Staff Spinners baseball is back in Lowell and the fans loved every minute of opening day “Spinnertainment,” as the local favorites for the 2016 New York-Penn League crown got underway last night

Kopech to start comeback with Spinners

Michael Kopech hopes to advance his career — and have people forget about his past behavioral issues — with a run on the Lowell Spinners. (Photo: George DeLuca/Connector). George DeLuca Connector Staff Right hander Michael Kopech was drafted 33rd in the first round of the 2014 MLB amateur draft, signing with the Red Sox for $1.68

Hockey forward Louria transfers to Robert Morris

Michael Louria led the River Hawks in game-winning goals with four in the 2014-2015 season. (Photo courtesy of Michael C. York/Bangor Daily News) Hannah Manning Connector Editor Ice hockey forward Michael Louria will no longer skate for the River Hawks, according to a USCHO report. Louria played 51 games in his two seasons at UMass

Why I love sports

Red Sox slugger David Ortiz brought the fans of Fenway to their feet after a passionate speech in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings. (Photo courtesy of The Wire) Alexander J. Salucco Connector Editor I’m often asked why sports float my boat, but the answer isn’t so simple. Being from the Boston area it

River Hawks attempt comeback against Harvard but fall 9-4

Freshman infielder Oscar Marchena makes an unreal catch in shallow right field (Photo courtesy of George DeLuca/Connector). Hannah Manning Connector Editor The UMass Lowell River Hawks fell to the Harvard Crimson, 9-4, on Wednesday night at LeLacheur Park. The River Hawks fell to a 17-20 record with their second straight defeat. They scored three runs

UMass Lowell falls to Harvard on Senior Night

Laura and Elizabeth Kender celebrated their Senior Night on Tuesday against Harvard, their final collegiate game. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Alexa Hyde Connector Staff UMass Lowell’s women’s lacrosse (1-16) played their final game of the season on Tuesday night in a 12-5 loss to the Harvard Crimson (8-6) at Wicked Blue Field. The