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 […]
Indians Cruise Past D-backs 6-1
June 26, 2014 by
Corey Kluber on Wednesday was approaching the month mark since his last win. The Indians right-hander gave up two runs in each of his previous two starts, but took a no-decision against Boston and a loss against Detroit. Kluber made sure he didn’t suffer a similar fate vs. the D-backs. Kluber allowed just four hits […]
Reds Beat Cubs 4-1
June 26, 2014 by
Mat Latos isn’t “back,” but he’ll take it. Latos’ velocity on Wednesday stayed between 90-92 mph, below the mid-90s heaters he’s capable of hurling. No matter, as the right-hander got his first win of 2014 in his third start of the season as the Reds used a three-run sixth inning to vault past the Cubs, […]
Athletes of the Month Named for May & June
June 25, 2014 by
The Fahey Banking Company has announced the May Athlete of the Month winners are Kayla Radcliff of River Valley, Cy Perry of River Valley, and Janik Tackett of Pleasant. The June Athlete of the Month winners are Hannah Campbell of River Valley, Hannah Ferguson of Ridgedale, and Kyle Galyk of Pleasant. Kayla Radcliff, a junior […]
Indians Fall to D-backs in 14 Innings
June 25, 2014 by
The first of two games between the Indians and D-backs started on Tuesday. It ended on Wednesday. The two teams matched the longest game in Chase Field history, going 14 innings before they could decide a winner. The D-backs came emerged as the victors five hours and 32 minutes after the game began, winning 9-8 […]
Cubs Down Reds 7-3
June 25, 2014 by
The Reds won the battle but lost the war Tuesday night. Cincinnati may have avoided falling on the wrong side of history at Wrigley Field, but fell to the Cubs, 7-3. Cubs starter Jake Arrieta was perfect through six innings until Billy Hamilton led off the seventh with a single to center, extending his career-high […]
