HUNTER HARVEY: Pitches 1 1/3 innings in win over Toronto, ERA down to 1.35

By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com Hunter Harvey made his sixth appearance of the season on Friday night as the Baltimore Orioles beat visiting Toronto 9-1 before 13,284. Harvey was the fourth of five pitchers used by Baltimore (23-46), throwing 1 1/3 innings  to gain a hold. He allowed one hit and struck out one. He faced three batters and threw strikes …

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: Area qualifiers for state championships

: Top 4 finishers at regionals earn spot in finals on June 26   By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com Here’s a list of wrestlers from the South Fork 2A, Northwestern Foothills 2A and Northwestern 3A-4A who qualified for the state individual wrestling championships on June 26. The list was provided by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and wrestlers …

MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Jarrett goes 0-for-4, batting average dips to .284

By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com Norfolk (Va.) beating visiting Durham 10-6 on Thursday night in Triple-A baseball with Zach Jarrett going hitless for the Tides. Jarrett, after having a day out of the lineup on Wednesday, returned and started in right field. He was 0-for-4 and struck out twice, with his batting average dropping to .284. The series continues on Friday …

CRAWDADS: Losing streak at 6 after falling in Greenville, S.C. again

HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY CRAWDADS   Thursday’s result at Greenville, S.C.: Greenville, S.C. 3, Hickory 1 Current record: 13-26,  seventh place in High-A East South Division, 13 games back of division-leading Bowling Green (Ky.) Next game: Friday at Greenville, S.C., 7:05 p.m. Next series: at Greenville (S.C.) on Tuesday through Sunday, 2:05 p.m. on Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 3:05 p.m. …

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: St. Stephens, E. Lincoln, McDowell reach third round

All 3 will be at home on Saturday for third-round battles   By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com All three teams still alive in the state high school baseball playoffs from the Greater Hickory area conferences won Thursday night to advance to Saturday’s third round. East Lincoln advanced in 2A with an 11-0, five-inning victory over visiting Ledford. St. Stephens won in …