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Giants take 2-0 lead over Nationals in record-tying 18 innings

Brandon Belt and the rest of the San Francisco Giants did what they do so well in October: They never give in, they never give up, and they win. Simple as that. No matter what it takes — or how long. Even 18 innings.

Ace of Aces ties 51s in knot

On the final $1 beer night of the season at Cashman Field, Reno left-hander Andrew Chafin crashed the party, silencing the 51s’ bats and the crowd of 3,063 in a masterful performance.

Thanks to Backman, winning culture taking hold

Playoff baseball is not to be taken for granted at any level, its importance felt on the field and at the box office and everywhere in between. The 51s have made it a reality for consecutive seasons.

Mazzoni, Reynolds lead 51s past River Cats, 7-2

Cory Mazzoni pitched six shutout innings, and Matt Reynolds went 4-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs to lift the 51s to a 7-2 win over the Sacramento River Cats in a Pacific Coast League game Sunday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Mountain Ridge improves to 2-0 in Little League West regional

Winning pitcher Austin Kryszczuk hit a two-run homer in the first inning Sunday to help Mountain Ridge to a 6-5 victory over Chandler (Ariz.) National in the Little League West Regional Tournament in San Bernardino, Calif.

Bases-loaded walk dooms 51s to 7-6 loss at Albuquerque

51s reliever Buddy Carlyle walked home the winning run in the 10th inning to give the Albuquerque Isotopes a 7-6 Pacific Coast League victory Friday night in Albuquerque, N.M.

Gators’ Paragas soared as senior

Green Valley’s Keola Paragas was a bit of a question mark entering his senior year.

Fedde expected to elbow way into first round

UNLV pitcher Erick Fedde still is expected to go in today’s first round of the Major League Baseball draft after undergoing Tommy John elbow surgery on Tuesday. He said the procedure went well.

Longtime baseball fixture Don Zimmer dies at 83

Don Zimmer, a popular fixture in professional baseball for 66 years as a manager, player, coach and executive, died Wednesday. He was 83.