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Top performers from the Inland Northwest and beyond:

Sun., June 21, 2015

Justin Nicolino

Marlins starter pitched 7 shutout innings with 4 hits and 2 walks in MLB debut to beat Reds 5-0.

Alex Rodriguez

Day after his 3,000th hit, went 2 for 3, homered and drove in five in 14-3 Yankees win over Tigers.

Elena Delle Donne

WNBA’s leading scorer had 28 points and 13 boards in Chicago’s OT win over San Antonio.

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Justin Nicolino

Alex Rodriguez

Elena Delle Donne

Jesse Tinsley

Jim Meehan

Molly Quinn

Rob Curley

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