Back-to-back losses thanks to walk-off home runs are no doubt painful moments to absorb for the Reds. But it would be reaching for low-hanging fruit to simply blame the pitchers who allowed them or credit the hitters who cleared the fences. Monday’s 2-1 loss to the Padres, which came on pinch-hitter Chris Denorfia’s titanic two-run […]
U.S. Men Beat Panama 1-0 to Win Gold Cup Trophy
July 29, 2013 by
The U.S. Men’s National Team defeated Panama 1-0 on a second half goal from substitute Brek Shea to win the championship of the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The hard-fought victory in front of 57,920 fans at Soldier Field marked the fifth time the USA has won the Gold Cup, having previously won the tournament in […]
Crew Falls, Again, in Final Minutes
July 29, 2013 by
Jonathan Osorio and Andrew Wiedeman each scored a late goal to spearhead a dramatic comeback victory Saturday afternoon, as Toronto FC defeated the Columbus Crew 2-1 for their first league victory at BMO Field in over a year. The win also snapped a six-game winless streak for Toronto FC (3-10-8), who had won just once […]
Indians Earn Sweep with 6-0 Win over Rangers
July 29, 2013 by
After starting the second half with a lousy road trip, the Tribe returned to Progressive Field and swept a solid Rangers ballclub. Starter Ubaldo Jimenez continued the rotation’s recent roll with eight shutout innings on Sunday, as Cleveland won, 6-0, for its fourth victory in a row. A day after All-Star Justin Masterson threw 7 […]
Reds Break Strikeout Record, Lose 1-0
July 29, 2013 by
Until late Sunday afternoon, “Puig Mania” had been kept in the abstract as far as the Reds were concerned. That’s because Dodgers slugging sensation Yasiel Puig had been held largely in check over the first three games and most of the finale. With one swing, Puig rendered moot a spectacular day of Reds pitching. Despite […]
Bisons Rally to Beat Clippers 7-6
July 26, 2013 by
Columbus snatched defeat from the jaws of victory as the Bisons scored four runs in the bottom of the ninth to walk-off with a 7-6 victory at Coca-Cola Field. Columbus got off to a rollicking start in the top of the first. With two outs, Juan Diaz plated two runs with a double. He later […]
Reds Beat Dodgers 5-2
July 26, 2013 by
On the heels of taking three of four from the reeling Giants, the Reds were presented with a much more imposing foe Thursday in the red-hot Dodgers and a top-end starter Zack Greinke. Add in a sold-out Dodger Stadium for Vin Scully Bobblehead Night and the conditions were far from optimal for the road team. […]
U.S. Men Headed to Gold Cup Final After 3-1 Win
July 25, 2013 by
The U.S. Men’s National Team advanced to its ninth CONCACAF Gold Cup Final and will be shooting for its fifth title following a 3-1 semifinal victory against Honduras at Cowboys Stadium. Landon Donovan scored twice and assisted on Eddie Johnson’s opening goal to lead the Americans to their fifth straight Gold Cup Final appearance. With […]
Buffalo Beats Clippers 4-1
July 25, 2013 by
Defensive miscues proved to be the undoing of the Clippers as Columbus fell to Buffalo 4-1 at Coca-Cola Field. Columbus scored first with a Matt Carson RBI groundout in the top of the second. It provided some early run support for Dominican righty Danny Salazar who struck out six in four innings. The game would […]
Indians Whip Mariners 10-1
July 25, 2013 by
Scott Kazmir saw Indians manager Terry Francona coming from the other side of the dugout. The customary outing-ending handshake was inevitable, so the pitcher headed down the steps and ran into the tunnel. Kazmir did not want to come out of Wednesday’s game. “I was just playing with him,” Kazmir said with a smile. Kazmir […]
