Today’s Best

Top performers from the Inland Northwest and beyond:

Thu., July 9, 2009

Wandy Rodriguez

Pitched a five-hitter and tied a career high with 11 strikeouts as Houston defeated Pittsburgh 5-0.

Chris Volstad

Pitched a five-hitter in his first career complete game as Florida beat San Francisco 7-0.

Diana Taurasi

Totaled 22 points and 10 rebounds as Phoenix defeated Chicago 90-70 in the WNBA.

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Today’s Best

Wandy Rodriguez

Chris Volstad

Diana Taurasi

Jesse Tinsley

Jim Meehan

Molly Quinn

Rob Curley

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