As prolific as the Reds have been at scoring runs throughout June, the Padres have been every bit as anemic. Therefore it was no surprise that Reds starter Mat Latos did his part to keep the Padres’ bats quiet Monday. The real stunner was how the Padres managed to hand the Reds a 1-0 defeat […]
Crew, FC Dallas Battle to Draw in Postponed Game
June 30, 2014 by
The Columbus Crew and FC Dallas played to a scoreless draw Sunday thanks to two goal line saves and a collection of missed opportunities in a match that was postponed for 18 hours. Originally scheduled for Saturday night, officials rescheduled the match after a fan was injured in a lightning storm during a weather delay. […]
Clippers Beat Mud Hens 4-0, Earn Sweep
June 30, 2014 by
The Columbus Clippers (44-39) beat the Toledo Mud Hens (39-44) 4-0 Sunday. Travis Banwart was dominant in the win and the Clippers scored three in the second inning to put away Toledo. The win makes the Clippers 6-4 on the 10-game road trip. The shutout is the eighth in 2014 for Columbus. Banwart (5-2, 3.12 […]
Mariners Down Indians 3-0
June 30, 2014 by
When Indians left-hander T.J. House arrived at Safeco Field this weekend, he had a locker waiting for him in the visitors’ clubhouse. It was in the middle of a stall used for the bat boy and another locker used for lost-and-found items. Not only was the real estate less than ideal for House, the rookie […]
Reds Sweep Giants with 4-0 Win
June 30, 2014 by
Even with three wins already in the series, the Reds did not feel compelled to take their collective feet off the Giants’ throats Sunday during the finale. Especially not when Homer Bailey brought no-hit-type stuff to the mound and real momentum has been building lately. Bailey lost a bid for a third career no-hitter with […]
U.S. Falls to Germany 1-0, Advances to Next Round of World Cup
June 27, 2014 by
The U.S. Men’s National Team fell 1-0 to Germany to conclude Group G play at the 2014 FIFA World Cup but combined with a 2-1 Portugal victory against Ghana in the other group match, it was enough to send the Americans to the Round of 16 for the second consecutive World Cup. The USA will […]
Clippers Shutout Bisons 9-0
June 27, 2014 by
The Columbus Clippers (42-38) beat the Buffalo Bisons (40-38) 9-0 Thursday afternoon. After being swept in a doubleheader Wednesday the Clippers bounced back thanks to solid offense and tremendous pitching by Zach McAllister. McAllister (3-0 1.48 ERA) dominated Buffalo. He went seven and one-third innings and allowed no runs on just three hits and two […]
Reds Beat Giants 3-1 on 12 Leake Strikeouts
June 27, 2014 by
Reds starting pitcher Mike Leake generally likes to put the ball in play and let his defense do the work. In a pitcher-friendly place like AT&T Park, it’s often a good formula for success. Except on Thursday, Leake worked against his type — way against. Instead, he established a career high with 12 strikeouts over […]
Fire Bounce Crew from Open Cup 4-2
June 26, 2014 by
The Columbus Crew was eliminated from the 2014 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in the Fifth Round by the Chicago Fire after a thrilling 4-2 match that required 120 minutes of action on Wednesday evening at Toyota Park. The Fire went ahead 1-0 in the first half through a Patrick Ianni goal, who scored off […]
Bisons Sweep Clippers in Doubleheader
June 26, 2014 by
The Columbus Clippers (41-38) were swept by the Buffalo Bisons (40-37) in a doubleheader Wednesday. The Clippers and Bisons played two games Wednesday after they were suspended by rain in the bottom of the fourth of a scoreless game Tuesday. The Clippers were swept after Adron Chambers won game one in the 13th with a […]
