Ivan De Jesus Jr. hit a three-run homer and Brayan Pena had a 4-for-4 day at the plate on Wednesday to lead the Reds over the Phillies, 5-2, for a sweep the three-game series at Great American Ball Park. Four of the Reds’ five runs came in the first inning on an RBI single by […]
Cavaliers beat Warriors 96-91 to take series lead
The 1-2 punch of LeBron James and Matthew Dellavedova did it again for the Cavaliers, who took hold of these Finals with a 96-91 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead on Tuesday night at The Q. James continued to be pure dominance, registering 40 points, 12 rebounds, […]
Mariners down Indians 3-2
The Mariners quickly jumped on Corey Kluber, who didn’t have his typical command, putting up two runs in the first two innings en route to a 3-2 victory over the Indians at Progressive Field on Tuesday night. Roenis Elias held the Indians to just one earned run over six innings of work, striking out three […]
Reds crush Phillies 11-2 on three Votto home runs
Joey Votto walloped three home runs on Tuesday night to lead the Reds to an 11-2 victory over the Phillies and secure the three-game series at Great American Ball Park. Votto finished 3-for-4 with four RBIs. It was his third career three-home run game — joining Johnny Bench as the only Reds to accomplish that […]
U.S. Women open World Cup play beating Australia 3-1
The U.S. Women’s National Team opened Group D play at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a 3-1 win against Australia at Winnipeg Stadium. Midfielder Megan Rapinoe scored two goals and forward Christen Press added one to propel the USA past the Matildas in its opening match of the tournament. Australia threatened frequently in […]
Reds beat Phillies 6-4
For a second straight week, the Reds got to the Phillies’ Cole Hamels, and they took the series opener, 6-4, on Monday night from Great American Ball Park. The Reds’ put up five runs — all earned — off eight hits in six innings against Hamels to snap a career-best streak of six consecutive starts […]
Cavaliers tough out overtime win, 95-93, to even series
LeBron James knew he would have to do it all and that’s nearly what he did Thursday night. But just enough help pushed his depleted Cleveland Cavaliers’ squad to a 95-93 overtime victory over Golden State in Game 2 of The NBA Finals to even the series. Trailing by a point, Matthew Dellavedova beat Harrison […]
Crew SC continues slide, drops 2-1 match against Impact
Montreal Impact’s road nightmare is over, with a 2-1 win over Columbus Crew SC on Saturday night at MAPFRE Stadium ending their 25-game winless streak in MLS away from home that started at the end of the 2013 season. Second-half goals from Maxim Tissot and Andres Romero did the trick for the surging Impact, who […]
Orioles beat Indians 7-3
Right-hander Bud Norris returned to the Orioles’ rotation on Sunday afternoon and helped Baltimore claim a series win in Cleveland with a 7-3 victory over the Indians at Progressive Field. Matt Wieters helped lead the offense with a home run and a triple. Norris, who had been on the 15-day disabled list while battling bronchitis, […]
Reds blank Padres 4-0
Reds ace Johnny Cueto knew a strong start was required vs. the Padres on Sunday. Cueto was more than willing to put the pressure to deliver squarely on his own shoulders, but he appreciated receiving some backup. During a smooth 4-0 win over the Padres after the Reds dropped the first two games of the […]