Machnic's slam lifts Oilmen to rout of Generals: Michael Machnic changed the complexion of the game with a go-ahead grand slam to give the Northwest Indiana Oilmen a first-inning lead. The Highland native helped his team overcome an early 3-0 deficit the Joliet Generals built. Machnic finished a triple shy of the cycle with 6 RBIs. The Oilmen scored seven in the first and six in the third en route to a 14-4 win. Purdue pitcher Conner Tomasic, of Schererville, closed the game with three strikeouts over two scoreless innings.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Red Stars scoreless in loss to Courage: Defender Abby Erceg's header in the 81st minute gave the North Carolina Courage a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Red Stars on Sunday in the National Women's Soccer League's Challenge Cup.