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Lefties second baseman Roberto Nunez, right, looks for an opportunity to tag out Springfield's Dawson Santana at second on Friday night in Port Angeles.

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PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties’ Nunez is soaring this season

Second in WCL in hits with legitimate shot at league batting title

Portugal's Ana Borges, right, reacts as she is tackled by United States' Sophia Smith during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between Portugal and the United States at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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WOMEN’S WORLD CUP: U.S. women barely escape loss against Portugal

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — A goal post saved the United States from elimination at the Women’s World Cup.

The Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing Team competes at the Extreme Sports Park on Sunday in the American Sprint Boat Racing finals in the unlimited class. The Wicked Racing boat, driven by Dan Morrison and navigated by Sami Gustufson, finished third. A total of 38 teams from the U.S., Canada and New Zealand competed at ESP this weekend. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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EXTREME SPORTS PARK: (Updated) Spring boats bigger than ever, thrilling as always

PORT ANGELES — A total of 38 teams from three countries and several states converged on the Extreme…

The Psycho Racing No. 151 boat with Kyle Patrick of Albany, Ore., driving races in the unlimited class at the American Sprint Boat Racing at the Extreme Sports Park outside of Port Angeles. A total of 38 teams from the U.S. and New Zealand competed in unlimited, modified and 400 classes in racing that was expanded to two days this summer. For final results, go online at cmg-northwest2.go-vip.net/peninsuladailynews or look in Tuesday's sports section. The sprint boats will return to the ESP on Sept. 9-11. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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EXTREME SPORTS PARK: Sprint boats tear up the water this weekend

Above, the Psycho Racing No. 151 boat with Kyle Patrick of Albany, Ore., as the driver races in…

Port Angeles Lefties.

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PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties rally late against Bellingham but come up short

BELLINGHAM — The Port Angeles Lefties have been struggling at the plate of late, but their bats woke…

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CEDARS AT DUNGENESS: Sixkiller tournament raises $81,000

SEQUIM — The Olympic Sling team of Todd Negus, Chad Wagner, Paul Reed, Bill Evanstead and Husky celebrity…

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The Jeepers Creepers sprint boat driven by Dillion Cummings with Teri Cummings, both of Sequim, crashes out during a qualifying run Saturday. The crash caused injuries to the crew and delayed the race for 30 minutes as medical officials treated the driver and navigator.

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EXTREME SPORTS PARK: (Updated) Wild crash at ASBR qualifying Saturday

Injuries not major

Port Angeles Lefties

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PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties shut out by Bellingham

BELLINGHAM — The Port Angeles Lefties got solid pitching again, but unfortunately, their bats continued to struggle, generating…

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PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties swept by Edmonton, begin road trip

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Lefties are still looking for offense after they were swept Thursday by…

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AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Salmon changes begin today for Admiralty Inlet

OLYMPIA — Marine Area 9, Admiralty Inlet, will close today for Chinook retention but will open daily for…

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PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties’ pitchers solid, but bats silenced in 2-0 loss

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Lefties got fantastic pitching from a trio of pitchers, but their bats…

The Department of Fish and Wildlife has added days to the halibut season and increased the daily limit. (David Bergeron/WDFW)

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OUTDOORS: Days added, daily limit increased for halibut

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced this week additional recreational halibut fishing dates through…

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Lefties pitcher Kole Acker throws in the first inning against Edmonton on Wednesday night at Port Angeles Civic Field.

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PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties struggle against Riverhawks in 16-2 loss

PORT ANGELES — The Edmonton Riverhawks got up on the Port Angeles Lefties early, then erupted for nine…

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AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder A’s state tournament run ends

Team wins with a dramatic walk-off hit Tuesday night

The Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing team of driver Dan Morrison and navigator Cody Catract make a qualifying run on their home course of Extreme Sports Park. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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EXTREME SPORTS PARK: Sprint boat races return Saturday

“Cleetus McFarland” makes return as well

Wilder Baseball Club.

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AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder A in the state championship round

Wilder A beats NW Sting 12-11 in semifinals

Bryce Jacobson, a former Peninsula College player and member of the 2011 NWAC champion Pirates, was hired as the new men's head coach for Peninsula. Here, he is coaching at William Jessup University in Rocklin, Calif. (Courtesy photo)

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Former Pirate Jacobson named new men’s head coach

PORT ANGELES — NWAC champion Bryce Jacobson is returning to his basketball roots.

Port Angeles Lefties.

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PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties swept on the road by Kelowna; return to Civic Field tonight

KELOWNA, B.C. — The Port Angeles Lefties got decent pitching at times against the Kelowna Falcons, but their…

Wilder Baseball Club.

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AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder A goes 2-0 at state tournament

SPOKANE — The Wilder A Baseball Club is having a great state American Legion tournament so far, going…

Wilder Baseball Club.

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AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder A wins opening game at state tourney

SPOKANE — The Wilder A Baseball Club had to go to 10 innings, but ended up prevailing 5-4…