History shows that the winner of Game 1 of the NBA Finals goes on to win the championship 71 percent of the time. That’s why it was imperative for the Cleveland Cavaliers to come in with a business-like approach Thursday. They did for much of the game, but a woeful overtime performance after four riveting […]
Crew SC loses, again, on the road to Union 3-0
June 4, 2015 by
The Philadelphia Union let out months’ worth of frustration in one night against a Crew SC side featuring several starting their first match. Fueled by goals from C.J. Sapong, Vincent Nogueira and Sebastien Le Toux, the Union blitzed Columbus Crew SC, 3-0, on Wednesday night in front of an elated crowd at PPL Park. Le […]
Royals beat Indians 4-2
June 4, 2015 by
With wins in three of his previous four starts, Indians ace Corey Kluber looked primed for redemption on Wednesday against the Royals after losing twice to them earlier this season. Those ambitions cooled when Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar doubled down the left-field line on the first pitch. He then scored when Mike Moustakas singled into […]
Phillies beat Reds 5-4
June 4, 2015 by
After a Maikel Franco three-run home run sent the game to extra innings, Cody Asche’s double in the bottom of the 11th inning followed by an error by pitcher Ryan Mattheus on a Freddy Galvis infield ground ball gave the Phillies their second come-from-behind victory in two nights versus the Reds, this time by a […]
Indians down Royals 2-1
June 3, 2015 by
Michael Brantley singled to center to drive in Jason Kipnis with two out in the eighth inning and the Indians won their third straight and fifth in six games with a 2-1 victory on Tuesday night over the suddenly reeling Royals. By dropping the opener of a three-game set, the Royals have lost six of […]
Phillies beat Reds 5-4
June 3, 2015 by
Darin Ruf took advantage of a rare opportunity Tuesday night when he singled to right field to score Odubel Herrera from third base in a 5-4 walk-off victory over the Reds at Citizens Bank Park. It snapped the Phillies’ seven-game losing streak, which was the organization’s longest since an eight-game streak July 20-28, 2013. “We’ve […]
Crew SC draws with Orlando 2-2
May 31, 2015 by
Pedro Ribeiro’s return to action ruined Kei Kamara’s smash-and-grab raid for Columbus Crew SC at Orlando City SC on Saturday, salvaging a point for the home side with a stunning 89th-minute strike. With his side trailing 2-1 to a visiting team that had played a man down for much of the game, substitute Ribeiro—seeing his […]
Reds whip Nationals 8-2 to earn sweep
May 31, 2015 by
For a second straight day, the Reds’ bats came alive late to complete a three-game series sweep of the Nationals, 8-2, on Sunday at Great American Ball Park. It was only the second time this season the Reds swept an opponent and the first time since April 24-26 that the Nationals were swept. The Reds […]
13 K’s for Kluber as Indians beat Rangers 5-3
May 29, 2015 by
The Indians got another good outing from their rejuvenated Cy Young Award winner and the Mariners were left with concerns about their emerging young starter in a 5-3 Cleveland win that opened a four-game series at Safeco Field on Thursday night. Tribe right-hander Corey Kluber entered the evening leading the American League in strikeouts with […]
Crew SC falls to Valencia CF 1-0 in friendly
May 28, 2015 by
Crew SC hosted six-time Spanish First Division (La Liga) champion Valencia CF in an international friendly at MAPFRE Stadium Wednesday night. The Black & Gold subdued Valencia’s penetrating offense, but Alvaro Negredo’s goal in the 33rd minute sealed the 1-0 victory for the Spain-based club. Crew SC Head Coach and Sporting Director Gregg Berhalter said […]
