The Reds churned out nine hits in the first four innings, one hit each by each batter in the starting lineup. They totaled 14 knocks and routed the Pirates, 11-4, to make Alfredo Simon the National League’s first 10-game winner and pull the Reds’ record to .500 (35-35) for the first time since they were […]
Crew Beat Indy Eleven 2-1 to Advance in Open Cup Play
June 18, 2014 by
In a match with plenty of drama, the Columbus Crew beat Indy Eleven 2-1 in extra time to advance in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup despite playing with nine men by the end of the match. The Crew started the game fast, when Bernardo Anor headed home a Ben Speas corner kick in the […]
Clippers Beat Bisons 6-2
June 18, 2014 by
The Columbus Clippers (38-33) rallied to beat the Buffalo Bisons (32-36) 6-2. The Clippers had three runs on two hits in the first seven innings and rallied for three runs on four hits to provide separation in the eighth. The win is the seventh straight for Columbus, the longest current win streak in the International […]
Angels Beat Indians 9-3
June 18, 2014 by
Even before Mike Trout began battling through an eight-pitch at-bat with Josh Tomlin in the fifth inning, the ball had carried well for both teams on a muggy Tuesday night at Progressive Field. The thought that one big hit could claim the tie game was already evident. As Trout fouled off a cutter, curveball and […]
Reds Beat Pirates 6-5
June 18, 2014 by
The contrast of PNC Park’s reaction to two fly balls hit by Todd Frazier and Clint Barmes in the ninth inning could not have been more distinct. Frazier belted a no-doubt go-ahead solo homer toward the Pittsburgh skyline in the top of the inning, silencing the crowd. When Barmes lifted an Aroldis Chapman fastball deep […]
U.S. Men Beat Ghana in Their World Cup Opener
June 17, 2014 by
U.S. Men’s National Team defender John Brooks scored the game-winning goal in the 86th minute and forward Clint Dempsey scored the sixth-fastest goal in World Cup history as the USA earned a thrilling 2-1 victory against Ghana in front of a crowd of 39,760 at Estadio das Dunas in the Group G opener for both […]
Clippers Beat Bisons 8-4
June 17, 2014 by
The Columbus Clippers (37-33) beat the Buffalo Bisons (32-35) 8-4 Monday night. Columbus got two big innings to take the series opener. The win is the fifth straight on the homestand and sixth in a row overall. Tyler Cloyd (4-4, 4.69 ERA) had a decent outing and took the win. He allowed four runs on […]
Indians Edge Angels 4-3
June 17, 2014 by
Carlos Carrasco stepped onto the mound in the seventh inning on Monday with a one-run lead and one of the toughest lineups in the American League standing in his way. Two innings later — even with Mike Trout, Albert Pujols and Josh Hamilton due up for the Angels — his team called on him to […]
Clippers Whip Scranton 11-3
June 16, 2014 by
The Columbus Clippers (36-33) crushed the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (32-36) by an 11-3 score Sunday evening. Columbus pounded out 13 hits in the win as every starter joined in on the hit parade. The Clippers swept the RailRiders for the fifth win in a row and gave Clippers manager Chris Tremie 500 wins in his managerial […]
Indians Beat Red Sox 3-2 to Split Series
June 16, 2014 by
Nick Swisher watched his shot carry down the right-field line, clear Fenway Park’s short green wall and curl around Pesky’s Pole. It has been a trying season for Cleveland’s first baseman, but he provided precisely what the Indians needed Sunday. As the Fenway faithful groaned, Swisher flipped his bat away and completed a trot around […]
