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 […]
OBC Mayhem Holding 13u Travel Baseball Tryouts
The OBC Mayhem will be looking for a few players to fill open spots for the 2015 COYBL Baseball Season. Tryouts will be held on Saturday morning, August 2, 2014 at 10:00am at the Oxford Township Baseball Park, 5125 Shoemaker Road, Ashley, Ohio. If you will be attending the tryout or if you any questions, you […]
Bats Beat Clippers 6-2 with Big 9th
The Columbus Clippers (59-54) fell to the Louisville Bats (55-58) 6-2. The ninth inning came apart on Columbus in a tied game. The Bats put up a big rally and sent nine to the plate to beat Columbus and tie the three-game set at one game each. Mark Lowe (1-2, 6.39 ERA) allowed the rally […]
Mariners Beat Indians 6-5
The Indians came up empty in their quest to reel in a starting pitcher in the hours and minutes leading up Thursday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline. The need for improvement remains for Cleveland’s rotation, and that was made clear again against the Mariners. In the finale of the season series with Seattle, right-hander Zach McAllister labored […]
Reds Beat Marlins 3-1
The offense-deprived Reds have had plenty of trouble crossing home plate lately, and Thursday night was no different vs. the Marlins. But this time, when their path to the plate was allegedly blocked, a controversial new rule and a lengthy replay review paved the way to victory. A 3-1 Reds victory won’t be remembered for […]
Clippers Crush Bats 13-0
The Columbus Clippers (59-53) no-hit the Louisville Bats (54-58) in a 13-0 win Wednesday night. Tyler Cloyd had a perfect game through eight innings, allowed a hit by pitch, but bounced back with a doubleplay ball and clinched the no-no on a liner to second baseman Audy Ciriaco. Cloyd (9-5, 3.91 ERA) pitched his team […]
Indians Shut Out Mariners 2-0
Corey Kluber had already ascended to the rank of rotation leader through his pitching prowess, poise and performance this season. On Wednesday night, the Indians merely made things official by trading sinkerballer Justin Masterson to the Cardinals. Masterson has led the starting staff for the past three years, but the future of Cleveland’s staff resides […]