Wendell defeated the Erwin 10-and-under softball All-Stars 10-0 on Thursday in the Tar Heel Leagues state tournament in Shelby. Erwin faces Burke County in an elimination game today at 11:30 a.m. Perquimans edged Johnston County 3-2 on Friday, dropping Johnston County into an elimination game against Wilkes County today at 11:30 a.m. … The Buies Creek Astros lost 4-1 to visiting Salem on Thursday night, remaining a half-game behind Winston-Salem in the Carolina League Southern Division second-half season baseball standings. … A summer softball game on Tuesday between Harnett Central and Triton has been called off. … A 5-under 66 gave Kevin Kisner of the United States the first-round lead in the British Open. … The Chicago Cubs topped St. Louis 9-6 Thursday night as MLB play resumed from the All-Star break.