The U.S. Men’s National Team began its quest to defend its Gold Cup title with a 2-1 win against Honduras in front of a sell-out crowd of 22,357 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. In his 16th Gold Cup appearance Clint Dempsey notched a double and Michael Bradley, on the night of his 100th MNT […]
Indians blank Astros 2-0
Indians right-hander Corey Kluber continued to receive little in the way of run support, but he took matters into his own hands by shutting out the Astros over 6 2/3 innings in a 2-0 victory at Progressive Field on Tuesday evening. Kluber struck out seven and walked two, scattering five hits. He entered the game […]
Reds shutout Nationals 5-0
Sometimes in elections, talk is cheap for a candidate with the voters. It’s better to prove yourself on the job and in the arena. Reds ace Johnny Cueto certainly accomplished that on Tuesday night vs. the Nationals. In what was billed as a marquee duel of aces between Cueto and Nationals main man Max Scherzer, […]
Astros beat Indians 9-4
The Astros put their foot on the gas in the first inning and didn’t let up, collecting 16 hits, including 10 against Indians starter Carlos Carrasco, for a 9-4 series-opening victory at Progressive Field on Monday night. “We swung the bats extremely well and I thought our game plan against Carrasco was great,” Astros manager […]
Reds down Nationals 3-2
Eugenio Suarez’s third home run of the season, a high fly ball down the left-field line in the eighth inning that just kept carrying, was all that separated the Reds and Nationals on Monday in Cincinnati’s 3-2 series-opening win at Nationals Park. “He got it enough,” Nationals manager Matt Williams said. “When it’s humid and […]
U.S. Women smash Japan to win 2015 World Cup
The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Japan 5-2 at BC Place on Sunday night to become the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion and the first three-time FIFA Women’s World Cup winner. In the first 16 minutes of play the USA took a 4-0 lead over Japan after Carli Lloyd netted the fastest hat trick […]
Crew SC down Red Bulls 2-1 on Finlay brace
Columbus Crew SC earned its second straight win in Columbus with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls Saturday behind the lethal combination of Ethan Finlay and Kei Kamara. The two attackers hit New York hard, as the pair connected on both goals to overcome an early Anatole Abang goal. As has become […]
Pirates beat Indians 5-3
Right-hander Gerrit Cole earned his Major League-leading 12th win of the season as the Pirates reached the midpoint of their season with a 5-3 win over the Indians on Sunday afternoon at PNC Park. Cole pitched eight innings, struck out five and retired the final 16 batters he faced in Pittsburgh’s 81st game of the […]
Brewers beat Reds 6-1 to earn sweep
A better seven-game road trip was simply not possible for the Brewers. How can you top perfection? Milwaukee completed a three-game series sweep of the Reds on Sunday with a 6-1 victory at Great American Ball Park. The club went 7-0 on its trip through Philadelphia and Cincinnati, while rampaging for 53 runs, and has […]
Indians beat Rays 8-1
Carlos Carrasco needed just one more strike to complete the Indians’ first no-hitter in more than three decades. The big right-hander unleashed a slider to Rays outfielder Joey Butler and gave up a single that averted history. Carrasco was unable to complete a no-hitter, but the pitcher settled for an overpowering one-hitter that led Cleveland […]