This October lasted only one day, and one game. Steamrolled in every way by the Pirates during a 6-2 defeat in the do-or-die National League Wild Card Game on Tuesday night at PNC Park, the 90-win Reds are one and done, their season is completed again sooner than expected. A somber visitors’ clubhouse reflected what’s […]
Crew Downs FC Dallas 4-2
September 30, 2013 by
Former FC Dallas forward Dominic Oduro put his old team to the sword on Sunday evening, leading the Columbus Crew to an exciting 4-2 victory that kept the team’s playoff push alive while simultaneously dealing a severe blow to Dallas’ own hopes. Oduro netted the all-important third goal just before halftime, placing it past Raúl […]
Browns Upend Bengals 17-6
September 30, 2013 by
On the strength of the defense shutting down wide receiver A.J. Green and quarterback Brian Hoyer throwing for a pair of touchdowns, the Cleveland Browns earned a 17-6 victory over their in-state rivals, the Cincinnati Bengals, at FirstEnergy Stadium Sunday. Hoyer tossed a one-yard touchdown pass to running back Chris Ogbonnaya that extended the Browns’ […]
Indians Win 10th Straight to Gain Top Wild Card Spot
September 30, 2013 by
Terry Francona wanted to soak it all in for a moment. The Indians’ manager waited in the dugout on Sunday afternoon as his players sprinted up the steps, hopped over the rail and stormed the infield at Target Field with arms raised and screams unleashed. Nick Swisher dropped to his knees near first base. Jason […]
Reds Lose Regular Season Finale, Head to Wild Card
September 30, 2013 by
In the grand scheme of things, Sunday afternoon’s 4-2 loss to the Pirates didn’t mean much for the Reds. Their playoff fate already decided, the final game of the regular season was mostly about staying healthy and giving some of the lesser used players a chance to compete. But this was far from the ideal […]
Buckeyes Pass First Test, Beat Wisconsin 31-24
September 29, 2013 by
No quarterback controversy here. Braxton Miller is back and there is no question who will be leading Ohio State as it tries to get back to the top of the Big Ten. Miller matched a career-high with four touchdown passes in his first game in three weeks and No. 4 Ohio State ran the nation’s […]
Indians Beat Twins 6-5
September 27, 2013 by
The last thing the Indians need right now is controversy. Cleveland closer Chris Perez knows this as much as anyone inside the clubhouse, considering what is at stake and the fact that only three games remain guaranteed on the schedule. In the aftermath of Thursday’s 6-5 victory over the Twins — a win nearly derailed […]
Indians Win Home Finale 7-2 Over the White Sox
September 26, 2013 by
On Wednesday, Cleveland closed the home portion of its planned regular-season schedule with a 7-2 victory over the White Sox. Rookie Danny Salazar turned in a solid outing, Michael Brantley and Nick Swisher powered the offense and the Indians rolled to their team-record 14th consecutive victory over Chicago. The win allowed the Tribe to hold […]
Mets Beat Reds 1-0
September 26, 2013 by
The 2013 National League Central champion has yet to be decided with three games left in the regular season. Unfortunately for the Reds, they know they won’t be walking away with the title. Combined with a Cardinals win, the Reds were eliminated from the division race with a 1-0 loss to the Mets on Wednesday […]
Indians Beat White Sox 5-4 with Walk-Off Home Run
September 25, 2013 by
The Indians felt from the early days of Spring Training that they had the makings of something special this season. As Jason Giambi tossed away his bat and thrust his arms into the air on Tuesday night, the raucous Cleveland crowd showed that it believes now, too. Progressive Field erupted as Giambi’s walk-off home run […]
