Raptors turn to unexpected hero in win over Magic...Gardner lifts Yankees to win over Royals...and a Chautauqua Lake pitching phenom to stay in Western New York for college. More details from Greg Larson on today's Saturday Sports Update...
Saturday Sports Update
Top left: After splitting the first two games of their NBA Eastern Conference Playoff series with Orlando, the Toronto Raptors turned to Pascal Siakam on Friday to tilt the series back in their favor. Siakam scored a career playoff high of 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Raptors defeated the Magic 98-93. Photo by Sky Sports
Top right: The Colorado Avalanche have the Calgary Flames in their rear view mirror. On Friday, the Avalanche defeated the Flames 5-1 to advance to the NHL's Western Conference Semifinals, their first appearance in that round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 11 years. Photo by USA Today
Bottom left: Brett Gardner is greeted in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run for the New York Yankees on Friday. Gardner's blast in the 3rd inning propelled the Bronx Bombers to a 6-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. Photo by Newsday
Bottom right: Olivia Anderson signs a letter of intent to play softball and volleyball for Medaille College. The Chautauqua Lake High School senior has become one of the premier softball players in New York State; last season, she was named the Class C Player of the Year while leading the Lady Thunderbirds to a state championship.
