Bowen Kerins is the two-time defending state champion and a former world pinball champion. He is attempting a third straight victory today. Video by Taylor de Lench From a purely physical standpoint, ...

It’s unlikely that anyone would mistake Bowen Kerins' hobby for a sport, though it does have a few whiffs of athleticism. For starters, it requires agility, quickness and coordination. Plus, there are ...

Colored lights flash, and “The Simpsons” theme repeats as the game kicks into the highest level, spitting out three balls. “This is going pretty well,” Bowen Kerinssays calmly. Knocking all three ...

SALEM — In the world of competitive flipper pinball, a quick button press can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Salem resident Bowen Kerins has felt both in his more than 30 years of ...