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Toronto's Blake Close became the latest local product to sign with Malone University's baseball program when the Red Knights' senior signed his letter of intent on Monday. Close was an All-East District selection last season after posting a 3.00 ERA and a record of 5-2 with one save. Joining Blake, front, center, for the occasion were, seated, from left, his grandfather Scott Close, grandmother Linda Close, father Brent Close, mother Deborah Close, brother Brody Close and grandmother Becky Duncan; standing, from left, THS Dean of Students Melissa Brown, THS head baseball coach Brian Perkins and THS Principal Betsy Jones. – Andrew Grimm