More Recap: Peltz remains hard to touch, Kings remain in the hunt

Charlie Peltz remains hard to touch as the Queensbury Spartans rolled past the Troy Flying Horses on Tuesday.  Peltz, coming off a one-hitter that ended his streak of three straight no-hitters, allowed only three hits as the Queensbury Spartans move onto the next round after their 2-0 win.

Meanwhile, the Argyle Scots, on the brink of elimination, fired two runs in the bottom of the 7th inning to force extra innings in their game against Germantown.  After both teams fail to score in the 8th, Germantown punched their ticket into today's Sectional Semifinal with a 10-run ninth inning.  The Scots had no real answer, and fell in 9 innings 18-9.

According to The Post-Star's Pete Tobey, Argyle was missing their top two starting hurlers as they were out of town for the holiday weekend, resulting in the Scots going with their #3, Vikki Genovese.

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And the Kings continue their Stanley Cup defense after winning Game 7 at the Staples Center.  Jonathan Quick needed some amazing saves, including this extended grab with just over 5 minutes left, as the Los Angeles Kings win their way to the Western Conference Finals 3-2 over the San Jose Sharks.  Justin Williams scored both goals for the Kings, the first coming on the power play early in the 2nd Period, then followed up with his second four minutes later.

The Kings will face either the Chicago Blackhawks or the Detroit Red Wings in the Conference Finals.  Chicago and Detroit will settle who'll play the Los Angeles Kings in their Game 7 tonight at the United Center in Chicago.

Finally, LeBron James fouls out as the Indiana Pacers ties the series after their 99-92 win last night.  James scored 24 points for the Miami Heat, and Mario Chalmers scored 20.  Roy Hibbert had a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds for the Pacers.

Game 5 is tomorrow night.

Finally, North Country Sports Radio would like to wish our local athletes the best of luck as they compete in Sectionals (Baseball/Softball) and Regionals (Lacrosse).  We'd love to report soon on your team winning, so if you're a coach or a player, let us know how your team fared!

Midday Recap: Peltz allows a hit; Rangers finally win in OT.

No NBA, No Mets, No Yankees.  A quiet day for sports, but still things to talk about.

Lori Van Buren | Albany Times Union

Well, Charlie Peltz allows his first hit in 25 2/3rd innings yesterday.  After hurling three straight no-hitters, the Queensbury Spartans ace continued his no hit streak into the 3rd inning, where he retired the first two batters before running into Julian Gallup of the Amsterdam Rugged Rams.  Gallup sent a liner to left field, ending the no-hit streak.  He is the only player to score a hit against Peltz in the last 4 games, as the rest of the Rugged Rams went hitless as Queensbury rolls into the Class A Sectional Semifinals with their 11-0 victory.

I'M BACK
It's a happy return for Terry Francona as the Cleveland Indians defeat the Boston Red Sox 12-3 in a game where every starter for the Indians recorded a hit.  Drew Stubbs put the Indians on the board in the 2nd inning with his first of three RBIs, and Mark Reynolds brought two home in the 3rd.  But the big damage came in the 6th inning as the Indians plated 6 to help give Zach McAllister his 4th win of the season.  Ryan Dempster didn't make it past the 3rd inning, giving up four runs on 5 hits as the Boston bullpen got a lot of work on Thursday.

FINALLY IT HAPPENED TO ME...
The Rangers finally win in overtime.  After going 0-3 in the extra frame in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the New York Rangers prevent elimination with Chris Kreider's goal at 7:03 in the overtime.  It was Boston's first loss in overtime, which includes that epic comeback and overtime win in Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

It wasn't easy for the Rangers.  Outshot 12-4, the Rangers were lucky to escape in a scoreless tie.  After Tyler Seguin broke a 2-2 tie in the 3rd Period, the Rangers fans rejoiced as Brian Boyle scored on the Power Play.

Before the game, the Rangers stirred the rumor pot with the healthy scratch of Brad Richards.  It's widely speculated that the Rangers may be done using his services and will be looking for a different suitor for Richards come the 2013-14 season.

Game 5 is this Saturday, in Boston. (5:30pm, NBC Sports Network)

DETROIT ROCK CITY
The Detroit Red Wings have the chance to clinch a spot in the Western Conference Finals in prime time on Saturday after their 2-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.  Jimmy Howard earns the shutout after stopping all 28 of the Blackhawks shots.  Jakob Kindl put the Red Wings on the board midway through the 2nd period with his power play goal, and Daniel Cleary cleared the zone and fired into the empty net for the insurance late in the 3rd Period.

It's the only time this season that the Chicago Blackhawks have failed to score a goal, both regular season and playoffs.

Armed with a 3-1 series lead, the Detroit Red Wings look to finish off the Blackhawks at the United Center, Saturday night at 8PM. (NBC, locally NewsChannel13)

HOME
The home team wins again as the Los Angeles Kings take a 3-2 series lead after their 3-0 win over the San Jose Sharks late last night.  Anze Kopitar put the Kings on the board late in the 2nd Period, and Slana Voynov scored less than a minute into the 3rd Period.  Jeff Carter sealed it with the empty-netter

Jonathan Quick earns the shutout after stopping all 24 shots he faced.

So far, through 5 games, the home team has won every game in the series.  Game 6's in San Jose, to be played this Sunday.

THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD
After being swept by the Cincinnati Reds, the Mets try to rebound.  But rebounding will be difficult as the Mets begin a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves tonight.  It's the first of what will be 8 straight night games, including a home-and-home series against the New York Yankees starting Memorial Day.

Jeremy Hefner is on the mound for the Mets, trying to come back from his last start where he allowed 4 runs on 5 hits in 4 innings pitched.  The Mets will face Kris Medlen, who did a decent job of silencing the Los Angeles Dodgers in his last start.  The California-born pitcher threw 7 innings, allowing two hits and only one earned run.

Radio coverage begins on 1230 FOX Sports at 6:30PM tonight.

Midday Recap: "See You In Pittsburgh"

If you blinked, you missed it.

Ottawa Senators coach Paul MacLean was very brief in his post-game conference following the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-3 victory in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Eastern Semifinals.

He stated at the podium, which his conference lasted all of 13 seconds, that 7-3 was enough said, and "See you in Pittsburgh", where he vowed his team would come to play.

The Ottawa Senators led at the end of the first period 2-1, but then Pittsburgh bounced back with what would become 6 unanswered goals as they take a 3-1 series lead back to Pittsburgh.

FIRESTARTER
LeBron James and the Miami Heat are up 1-0 in their best of 7 series against the Indiana Pacers after their overtime win 103-102.  LeBron James caught the inbound pass with 2.2 seconds left in overtime, attacked the basket, and layed the ball in for the game-winner.

He finished the game with a triple-double, scoring 30, grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing for 10 assists.  Dwayne Wade contributed with 19 points before fouling out, and Chris Bosh scored 17.

Paul George, who was responsible for tying the game to send it to overtime for the Indiana Pacers, scored 27 points as he went 10/11 from the charity stripe.  David West contributed with 26 points and Roy Hibbert scored 19.

Game 2 is Friday (8PM, TNT).

IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME...
The Mets would love to rewind the clock and play the bottom of the 8th inning over again.  Tied 4-4 with the Cincinnati Reds.  Given the gift of Zack Cozart's throwing error, the Mets had Marlon Byrd at 1st with 1 out.  Ike Davis patiently earned a walk, setting up 1st and 2nd, and the chance for John Buck to bring home the go-ahead run.

John Buck, who has had offensive woes of late, grounded into a double play, ending the inning.

In the top of the 9th, Bobby Parnell gave up the first runs he has allowed in May, as he gave up a lead-off double to Shin-Soo Choo.  Then he intentionally walked to Joey Votto, hoping to set up a double play.

Brandon Phillips, who already made the Mets pay earlier, did it again as his double brought home the go-ahead run.  Another intentional walk loaded the bases, which came back to haunt Parnell and the Mets when Todd Frazier brought home Votto and Phillips.

Finally, Parnell got his double-play ball, as Jack Hannahan ended the Reds 9th with the damage already done.

Juan Lagares ended the game when he struck out swinging.

Matt Harvey saw his ERA jump up to 1.93 as he allowed 4 runs, all earned in 6 1/3rds innings.  Harvey, who lost an appeal earlier in the day hoping to have one of the earned runs taken off his ledger from the past game in Chicago, struck out 6 and gave up 9 hits.  Thanks to Daniel Murphy and Rick Ankiel, the Mets were able to save Harvey from his first loss of the season with their hits in the 7th inning.

Bobby Parnell took the loss for the Mets.


HERO
Jose Bautista played the hero role well for the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday.  He homered in the bottom of the 9th inning to tie the game against the Tampa Bay Rays, then in the 10th inning, his single brought home Colby Rasmus for the walk-off.

The win helps back a decent Mark Buehrle start.  Buehrle, who has been roughed up for 5 or more runs in 6 of his 10 starts this season, pitched 7 innings, giving up only two runs on 4 hits.  He struck out 6.  Aaron Loup earned the win for the Blue Jays.


HISTORY IN THE MAKING
A state High School record could be set today when the Queensbury Spartans take on the Amsterdam Rugged Rams at Queensbury High, as Charlie Peltz looks to be the first pitcher to throw four consecutive no-hitters in known New York State High School Baseball history.

He hurled no-hitters against the Glens Falls Indians, the South Glens Falls Bulldogs, and, most recently, the Hudson Falls Tigers.

The last pitcher to go 3 straight games without allowing a hit was Ryan Dunford, who in 2003 pulled that feat (including a perfect game) for Bishop Timon-St. Jude.  In his fourth start, Dunford went 6 2/3rd innings, allowing a hit prior to the final out.

First pitch is scheduled for 4PM at Queensbury High School, weather permitting.