Ken Powtak, Author at Valley News

Fans reach to congratulate Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) who scored four goals in an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Bruins blow past Ducks

by Ken Powtak Associated PressOctober 14, 2019

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins’ top line is rolling, pushing aside any talk of a Stanley Cup hangover.David Pastrnak scored a career-high four goals on Monday for his fifth career hat trick, leading the Bruins to a 4-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.“I…

San Francisco outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, right, walks with his Hall of Fame grandfather Carl Yastrzemski before the San Francisco Giants play the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston. (Stan Grossfeld/The Boston Globe via AP)

Another Yaz takes LF at Fenway

by Ken Powtak Associated PressSeptember 17, 2019

Former Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Boston, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Papi’s Back: Ortiz throws out 1st pitch at Fenway

by Ken Powtak Associated PressSeptember 9, 2019

Boston Red Sox's Rafael Devers, right, follows through on an RBI double in front of Baltimore Orioles' Chance Sisco during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

This is why they’re the Orioles

by Ken Powtak Associated PressAugust 18, 2019

Los Angeles Angels starter Patrick Sandoval winds up for a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Angels lower Bemboom on Red Sox

by Ken Powtak Associated PressAugust 11, 2019

Boston Red Sox's Andrew Benintendi celebrates his solo home run with Sam Travis (59) as New York Yankees' Kyle Higashioka, right, looks away, during the second inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, July 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Red Sox again rough up Yankees

by Ken Powtak Associated PressJuly 27, 2019

Outfielder Mookie Betts of the Boston Red Sox dives as he misses a fly ball in the ninth inning during the first game of a double header against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston on Saturday, June 8, 2019. The Rays won, 9-2. (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images/TNS) **FOR USE WITH THIS STORY ONLY**

Red Sox split with Rays

by Ken Powtak Associated PressJune 8, 2019

Boston Red Sox's Sandy Leon, right, points as he crosses home plate after hitting a three-run home run as Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (55) looks on during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 27, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Agony of the feet: Boston socks it to Tribe

by Ken Powtak Associated PressMay 27, 2019

FILE - In this April 11, 2019, file photo, Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia follows through on an RBI-single against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston. Pedroia will take an "indefinite leave" in his long struggle to recover from knee trouble, putting in doubt whether he will ever play again in the majors. Boston put the longtime star on the 60-day injured list Monday, May 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

Pedroia’s time may be ending after latest injury setback

by Ken Powtak Associated PressMay 27, 2019

Houston Astros' Carlos Correa is greeted by Alex Bregman (2) after his two-run home run as Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez looks on during the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Rookie Chavis leads Red Sox past Astros

by Ken Powtak Associated PressMay 19, 2019