Even with an extra day of rest created by Monday’s rainout, Reds left-handed starter Tony Cingrani seemed to lack pep in his step and his fastball velocity was a few digits below normal. Cingrani did not figure in the final decision, a 9-4 loss to Cubs on Wednesday, but his night set the tone for […]
Clippers Split Doubleheader with Tides
April 30, 2014 by
The two games for Columbus could not have been more different. The Columbus Clippers (11-13) won game one 3-0 against the Norfolk Tides (8-17), but a 7-4 loss made it a split of the doubleheader and the four-game set. Frank Herrmann (1-0, 0.00 ERA) was the winner in game one recording a pair of outs […]
Angels Beat Indians 6-4
April 30, 2014 by
As Jason Kipnis ran out of the batter’s box and up the first-base line in the fourth inning Tuesday night, the All-Star second baseman felt like someone punched him in the back. This entire road trip for the Indians has felt like a punch to the gut. “We’ve got, really, not much going for us,” […]
Reds Beat Cubs 3-2 through Three Rain Delays
April 30, 2014 by
A home run or a pair of infield hits — which would Billy Hamilton rather have? For the Reds’ rookie center fielder and leadoff man, it was no contest. “Two infield hits, any day. That’s my game,” Hamilton replied. On a wet and rainy Tuesday night, Hamilton got all of the above. He reached base […]
Blue Jackets Fall to Penguins 4-3, End Playoff Run
April 29, 2014 by
Perhaps it was only fitting that the final score was 4-3 Monday at Nationwide Arena. The only thing missing was a better result for the home team, which nearly pulled off an improbable comeback in a do-or-die Game 6 in Columbus. For the better part of the game, the Pittsburgh Penguins brought the team that […]
Angels Beat Indians 6-3
April 29, 2014 by
There was only one ideal situation for seeing Angels closer Joe Smith this week as far as the Indians were concerned — sharing a handshake with their old friend during a pregame workout and reminiscing about old times would have been fine. The Indians did not want to see him in the ninth inning. They […]
Jackets Fall to Penguins 3-1 in Game 5
April 28, 2014 by
Sergei Bobrovsky was far and away the Blue Jackets’ best player Saturday. Early on, that was great news for Columbus…but as the game wore on, it became less and less of a good thing. After a first period that felt like neither team really wanted to jump up and take hold of the game, the […]
Crew Draw with Red Bulls 1-1 to Keep Eastern Conference Lead
April 28, 2014 by
In a match that perhaps deserved more goals, the Columbus Crew and New York Red Bulls played to a 1-1 draw highlighted by a Jairo Arrieta penalty kick and a stunning individual effort from Bradley Wright-Phillips. The draw, Columbus’ third straight, keep the Crew (3-1-3) atop the Eastern Conference standings, while New York (2-2-5) continue […]
Clippers Beat Tides 6-2
April 28, 2014 by
The Columbus Clippers (10-12) beat the Norfolk Tides (7-16) 6-2 Sunday afternoon. Two big innings for the Clippers were all they needed to get to double digit wins on the season. The Clippers scored all six of their runs on three home run balls. Trevor Bauer (3-0, 1.40 ERA) was fantastic notching a quality start […]
Giants Beat Indians 4-1
April 28, 2014 by
Danny Salazar decided he had spent enough time stressing over his mechanics and overthinking situations while out on the mound. The young Indians starter made a point mentally to change his approach Sunday afternoon. “I was trying to bring the guy that was here last year,” Salazar said. Salazar’s success in his limited time with […]
