The only big league starting pitcher in the building Thursday night with less experience than prized Marlins rookie Jose Fernandez was coveted Reds lefty Tony Cingrani. Fernandez, a 20-year-old who pitched in Class A last season, had 98-mph heat and only two Major League starts under his belt. That was two more starts than Cingrani, […]
Kings Beat Blue Jackets 2-1
April 19, 2013 by
Based on the rugged tenor and relentless intensity of Thursday night’s game, it was painstakingly clear how much was at stake for both the Blue Jackets and Kings. Separated by just four points in the standings heading into the game, this was a massive swing game: the Blue Jackets could have closed within two points […]
Crew Head to Chicago Saturday
April 19, 2013 by
Living out of a suitcase is something the Crew has become accustomed to in 2013. The Black & Gold spent a total of 28 days in late January through February in Florida for preseason, followed by 10 days on the West Coast for their first two matches of the season against Chivas USA and Vancouver […]
Louisville Beat Clippers 8-3
April 18, 2013 by
Behind a potent offensive attack, Louisville powered its way to an 8-3 win over Columbus at Huntington Park. The Bats would get on the board first with a three run bomb off the bat of Felix Perez. They would add three more runs in the top of the third on a Jason Donald RBI double, […]
Red Sox Beat Indians 6-3
April 18, 2013 by
It was the perfect time for Asdrubal Cabrera to break free from his early-season slump. The Indians had bases loaded with two outs in the fifth inning, giving the shortstop a prime chance to pull his team back into the ballgame with the Red Sox. Cabrera sent a pitch from Boston’s Alfredo Aceves screaming into […]
Reds Thump Phillies 11-2, Sweep Series
April 18, 2013 by
It’s very possible the Reds’ rotation will eventually miss injured ace Johnny Cueto at some point, but that time is not yet. Not when the team saw the three performances it got while burying the Phillies for a three-game sweep. Following the efforts of Bronson Arroyo and Homer Bailey before him, Mike Leake not only […]
Blue Jackets Beat Ducks
April 18, 2013 by
Forget the introduction, let’s get right down the deets: the Blue Jackets won their fifth straight game Wednesday night, beating Anaheim 3-2 in overtime, climbed into sole possession of eighth place in the Western Conference and won their third consecutive game to start this six-game road trip. As has been their hallmark since turning their […]
Cavaliers Finish 24-58 Season with a Loss
April 18, 2013 by
Cavaliers coach Byron Scott had a simple message for his players before the season finale against the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night at Time Warner Cable Arena: Finish the job. The job may not be finished, but the team is — and Scott may be, too. In a battle of two bad teams with two […]
Red Sox Beat Indians 7-2
April 17, 2013 by
Ubaldo Jimenez walked slowly off the mound at Progressive Field and heard it from the home crowd with each step he took. The closer the pitcher moved to Tribe’s dugout, the louder the boos rained down from the frustrated fans. It was only the second inning on Tuesday night, but the hole Jimenez dug in […]
Clippers Beat Bats 4-1
April 16, 2013 by
A stellar injury rehab start by lefty Scott Kazmir allowed Columbus to defeat Louisville 4-1 on Dime-a-Dog night at Huntington Park. The Clippers would get on the board in the bottom of the fourth thanks to some sloppy Louisville defense. With runners on second and one out, Juan Diaz grounded to the shortstop. The Bats […]
