Yankees repeat as Tri-Co champs; Easton takes 2-0 lead in the BML finals

http://blogs.mcall.com/groller/ FROM KEITH GROLLER Dan Sharkey's grand slam in the bottom of the sixth inning proved to be the difference as the Northern Yankees defeated the Boyertown Metz 5-1 in the fifth and deciding game of the Tri-County League Championship Series on Saturday at Scherersville. Meanwhile, the Easton Falcons moved to within a win of its first Blue Mountain League title, rallying for an 8-7 victory over the Hellertown Royals at Easton High School. The Falcons lead the best-of-five series two games to none and can get the clincher at 1:30 Sunday at Hellertown's Dimmick Park.