A day after nabbing sole possession of the second National League Wild Card spot, the Cardinals hardly asserted themselves as a ready postseason participant while wrapping up a 10-game road trip. Instead, they succumbed quietly in the rubber game of a three-game set in Cincinnati, where the Reds knocked around Mike Leake and rode six […]
U.S. Women down New Zealand 2-0 to open Olympics play
August 4, 2016 by
The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated New Zealand 2-0 on goals from captain Carli Lloyd and forward Alex Morgan to get off to a strong start in Group G play at Mineirão Stadium in its first match of the 2016 Olympic Games. Lloyd staked the USA to an early lead in the ninth minute before […]
Toronto FC blanks Crew SC 3-0
August 1, 2016 by
Columbus Crew SC playmaker Federico Higuain made his return to the starting lineup for the first time since June 1, but his return was spoiled by Toronto FC’s 3-0 victory at BMO Field in Toronto on Saturday. With the win, Toronto laid claim to the 2016 Trillium Cup, thanks to first-half goals by Major League […]
Indians shutout A’s 8-0 to earn sweep
August 1, 2016 by
The Indians’ clubhouse buzzed with excitement Sunday morning after the news they had acquired reliever Andrew Miller via trade. That enthusiasm reflected on the field with an all-around strong showing in the Tribe’s 8-0 series-sweeping win over the Athletics at Progressive Field. “I think there was definitely a good vibe in the locker room,” Cleveland […]
Reds beat Padres 3-2 to win series
August 1, 2016 by
Reds rookie left fielder Jose Peraza did his best to make Homer Bailey’s return to the mound a winning one. Peraza’s first career homer put the Reds on top early, and they’d hold on late for a tense 3-2 victory over the Padres on Sunday at Petco Park. It was Cincinnati’s fifth consecutive series win. […]
Nationals beat Indians 4-1
July 28, 2016 by
Indians manager Terry Francona chalked it up as excitement in opposing Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg. Tribe righty Carlos Carrasco wasn’t too quick to pinpoint jitters as the reason, however. Regardless, Carrasco’s early troubles in the second inning proved to be too steep to overcome in Cleveland’s 4-1 loss to Washington in Wednesday’s Interleague afternoon clash. […]
Reds beat Giants 2-1 to take series
July 28, 2016 by
Giants ace Madison Bumgarner has been excellent this season, but he can’t do it all on his own. Despite his eight innings with two runs allowed, it was still enough to be overcome by the Reds, who left town with a 2-1 victory and two of three games in the series. San Francisco has lost […]
Reds beat Giants 7-5
July 26, 2016 by
With its spacious dimensions, AT&T Park will never be mistaken for Cincinnati’s cozier and homer-abundant Great American Ball Park. But it certainly felt like its Midwest counterpart Monday as the teams combined for five home runs. It was Jay Bruce’s two homers, however, that propelled the Reds to a 7-5 victory over the Giants. “We […]
Another home game, another draw for Crew SC, this time 2-2 vs. Orlando SC
July 25, 2016 by
Columbus Crew SC and Orlando City SC played to a 2-2 draw Saturday in front of a sold-out crowd of 20,034 at MAPFRE Stadium. Goals from Tony Tchani and Ola Kamara — his 10th in 14 games — sealed a point for the Black & Gold at home. The result extends the club’s regular-season unbeaten […]
U.S. Women smack Costa Rica 4-0 in final tune-up before Olympics
July 25, 2016 by
The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Costa Rica 4-0 on the strength of an aggressive attacking performance before 12,635 fans at Children’s Mercy Park in its last tune-up match ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games. Crystal Dunn, Mallory Pugh, Carli Lloyd and Christen Press scored the goals for the USA, which was creative and convincing […]
