Everyone in the ballpark knew it was gone as soon as it left his bat. Jose Ramirez’s eighth-inning, two-run blast over the wall in left lifted the Indians past the Blue Jays, 3-2, in Sunday’s series finale at Progressive Field. According to Statcast™, Ramirez’s homer off Jays reliever Brett Cecil went an estimated 401 feet […]
Dodger beat Reds 4-0
August 22, 2016 by
The Reds’ 4-0 loss to the Dodgers on Sunday at Great American Ball Park didn’t feature many robust moments, nor was starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani particularly sharp on the mound. While it might be easy for young pitchers on the staff to watch and learn when a pitcher like DeSclafani is at the top of […]
Indians down White Sox 5-4
August 19, 2016 by
Tyler Naquin was ready in the dugout with a bat in his hands, but he fully expected Indians catcher Roberto Perez to hit in the ninth inning on Thursday night. After a passed ball moved Abraham Almonte up to third base, Naquin’s name was called. “I’ve never been a part of that,” Naquin said after […]
Reds edge Marlins 5-4
August 19, 2016 by
A well-rested Jose Fernandez was unable to slow down the Reds on Thursday night. Ramon Cabrera belted a three-run home run off the All-Star right-hander, and Dan Straily gave up two runs in six innings as Cincinnati was able to hold off the Marlins, 5-4, at Great American Ball Park. After dropping the series opener, […]
Indians drop White Sox 3-1 for seventh straight win
August 17, 2016 by
Indians ace Corey Kluber continued his recent dominance, outdueling left-hander Jose Quintana to lift the Tribe past the White Sox, 3-1, on Tuesday night at Progressive Field. First-place Cleveland has now won seven straight games over Chicago. In all seven games, the White Sox have scored three runs or fewer. With the win and a […]
Reds beat Marlins 6-3
August 17, 2016 by
Anthony DeSclafani worked out of a first-inning jam, regrouped and dealt a blow to his former team’s standing in the National League Wild Card race. The 26-year-old right-hander gave up two runs in six innings, and Tucker Barnhart belted a grand slam in a five-run first inning that lifted the Reds to a 6-3 win […]
Crew SC draw 3-3 in wild match with NYFC
August 15, 2016 by
Following a 40-minute weather delay at MAPFRE Stadium, Columbus Crew SC and New York City FC played to a 3-3 draw Saturday with a cascade of goals in the final minutes of the match. Goals from Justin Meram (49th) and Ethan Finlay (80th, 95th) gave the Black & Gold a point at home. The result […]
Indians edge Angels 5-4 to earn sweep
August 15, 2016 by
Good teams take advantage of a chance to pick up wins against opponents they should beat on paper. The Indians did just that this weekend, notching a 5-4 win Sunday afternoon to complete a four-game sweep over the Angels at Progressive Field. The four-game streak for the Tribe increased Los Angeles’ skid to 10 games, […]
Brewers beat Reds 7-3
August 15, 2016 by
A rejuvenated Wily Peralta didn’t need much run support, but Ryan Braun provided more than enough with six RBIs as the Brewers avoided a sweep by beating the Reds, 7-3, on Sunday afternoon at Miller Park. Peralta, making his second start since returning to Milwaukee following a mid-June demotion to the Minors, lit up the […]
Indians blast Angels 14-4
August 12, 2016 by
When it rains, it pours. Weather issues led to a pair of delays for the Indians and Angels on Thursday night, but it did not slow Cleveland’s bats in a 14-4 victory at Progressive Field. Carlos Santana, Mike Napoli and Jose Ramirez each launched a home run, while Lonnie Chisenhall collected four RBIs, providing more […]
