The Cavaliers and Raptors battled all season long attempting to lock up the top seed – and homecourt advantage – in the East. And five games into the Conference Finals, the importance of that accomplishment has become abundantly clear. The Cavaliers continued the trend that’s shaped the series – throttling the Raptors, 116-78, in Game […]
Indians beat White Sox 4-3
May 26, 2016 by
Corey Kluber threw 7 1/3 strong innings on Wednesday in the Indians’ 4-3 victory against the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. The 2014 American League Cy Young Award winner has struggled at times early this season, but he was near top form Wednesday as he struck out nine batters to help the Indians get […]
Dodgers beat Reds 3-1 to complete sweep
May 26, 2016 by
Behind Scott Kazmir’s 12 strikeouts, the Dodgers continued their dominance of the Reds, completing a three-game sweep with a 3-1 victory at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday night. The Dodgers have now won nine straight matchups against the Reds, whose losing streak extended to 10 games. “It was good to play some clean baseball,” Dodgers manager […]
Raptors beat Cavaliers 105-99 to even series
May 24, 2016 by
When the Cavaliers arrived in Canada on Friday afternoon, there was a feeling that they might complete a historic sweep through the Eastern Conference Playoffs. As they leave, they do so needing a home win on Wednesday to avoid a dire situation when they return. Once again, the Cavaliers dug themselves another first-half hole; then […]
Indians split doubleheader with White Sox
May 24, 2016 by
Cody Anderson turned in his best performance of the season, striking out nine over seven innings of one-run ball, as the Indians claimed a 5-1 victory over the White Sox on Monday night at U.S. Cellular Field in Game 2 of their doubleheader. The teams split, with the White Sox winning the opener, 7-6, but […]
Dodgers beat Reds 1-0
May 24, 2016 by
Clayton Kershaw dominated again Monday night at Dodger Stadium, firing a two-hit shutout in a 1-0 Dodgers win over the Reds, whose losing streak reached eight. With a third shutout (all this month), Kershaw is 7-1 with a 1.48 ERA, 5-0 in May, and the Dodgers have won nine of his 10 starts this season. […]
Crew SC draws with Toronto FC in Trillium Cup opener
May 23, 2016 by
Columbus Crew SC played to its third consecutive draw in a hard-fought 0-0 tie with Toronto FC at BMO Field Saturday night. The Black & Gold had several opportunities to walk away with three points, however, outshooting the hosts 15-8. Columbus came closest in the 51st minute when Justin Meram and Federico Higuain combined for […]
U.S. Men beat Puerto Rico 3-1 in warm-up to Copa America Centenario
May 23, 2016 by
The U.S. Men’s National Team eased to 3-1 win against Puerto Rico thanks to goals from Tim Ream, Bobby Wood and senior team debutant Paul Arriola in its first warm-up match ahead of the upcoming Copa America Centenario. The USA jumped out to a 2-0 lead on the strength of Ream’s first international goal for […]
Red Sox down Indians 5-2
May 23, 2016 by
The Red Sox made Danny Salazar work and then they made him pay. Powered by another big day from David Ortiz, Boston picked up a 5-2 victory over the Indians on Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park to win the three-game series. Ortiz drove in three runs and collected four hits, including his 514th home run, […]
Mariners beat Reds 5-4
May 23, 2016 by
A three-run fifth-inning rally lifted the Mariners to a 5-4 win and a series sweep of the Reds in Sunday’s finale at Great American Ball Park. The Reds opened the game with a three-run first inning off of Mariners’ starter Wade Miley. Zack Cozart led things off with a double, and he came around to […]
