Reds Whip Indians 8-3

For the second consecutive game, the bottom of the Reds’ lineup erupted and lifted Cincinnati to a much-needed victory. Zack Cozart and Kris Negron each homered and combined for six RBIs to back a solid outing by Mat Latos in the Reds’ 8-3 win over the Indians at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday night. […]

Clippers Beat Red Sox 3-1

The Columbus Clippers (62-56) beat the Pawtucket Red Sox (64-54) 3-1 Tuesday afternoon. All three of Columbus’ runs came on solo homers, two by new Clipper Dusty Brown who was signed by the Indians earlier in the day and assigned to Columbus. Zach McAllister (6-0, 1.87 ERA) had his sixth quality start in seven total […]

Reds Beat Indians 9-2 with Cueto’s Complete Game

In the wake an all-around sluggish showing in Monday’s loss, Reds manager Bryan Price publicly criticized his team’s focus and effort. On Tuesday night, his players responded emphatically. Starting pitcher Johnny Cueto went the distance and Ramon Santiago belted a rare three-run homer to fuel Cincinnati’s series-evening 9-2 win over the Indians. The club’s long-dormant […]

Knockouts Holding Tryouts for Traveling Softball Teams

The Central Ohio Knockouts, the softball division of the Marion Merchants Baseball Club, will hold tryouts on August 9 and 10, 2014 at Eagles Field in Lincoln Park in Marion. The tryouts will run from 1:00pm to 3:00pm both days. The Knockouts are an 11U team playing up to 12U. If you cannot attend this […]

Red Sox Shut Out Clippers 5-0

The Columbus Clippers (61-56) fell at the Pawtucket Red Sox (64-53) 5-0 Monday night. Columbus’ offense was silenced by Triple-A rookie Henry Owens and the Pawtucket bullpen after the blowout win Sunday. Tyler Cloyd (9-6, 4.03 ERA) struggled relative to the no-hitter he had in his last start. He allowed five runs in seven innings […]

Indians Whip Reds 7-1

Coming off a pivotal series win in Miami and in the thick of a tight division race, the Reds saw this year’s Ohio Cup as an opportunity to leave their second-half slump in the rearview mirror. Instead, the club’s silent bats returned and starter Alfredo Simon fell victim to a three-run homer in Monday night’s […]

Crew, Fire Fight to 1-1 Draw

The Chicago Fire continued what seems like an inevitable march toward history on Saturday night, drawing the Columbus Crew 1-1 at Toyota Park to tie its 13th game of the season. The result was enough for Columbus (6-7-9, 27 points) to remain in playoff position in the crowded Eastern Conference, putting the Crew in fifth […]

Clippers Beat Red Sox 9-4

The Columbus Clippers (61-55) crushed the Pawtucket Red Sox (63-53) 9-4 Sunday afternoon. A day after Zach Walters provided the winning RBI in extras the new Clipper drove in six in the blowout win. Toru Murata (2-2, 4.93 ERA) pitched very well for the second straight start with Columbus. He went six and one-third innings […]

Walk-Off Homer Sends Indians to Sweep Over the Rangers

Just when it appeared the up-and-down Indians offense would go quietly into its next series, right fielder David Murphy came to the plate. The soft-spoken outfielder was facing his former team, and he was mad. “After I hit the double off the wall on my first at-bat — obviously, I love a double anytime — […]

Reds Beat Marlins 7-3 to Win Series

Several things that have eluded the Reds throughout the second half were finally achieved on Sunday. Most important, there was a series victory when the Reds left town winners of a 7-3 game over the Marlins to take three of four. And, the 5-0 lead Cincinnati had in the top of the fourth was its […]