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The Cincinnati Reds won in walk-off fashion over the LA Angels last night, 5-4. The Reds jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the fourth behind a Brandon Phillips three-run homer and a Todd Frazier RBI single. However, the Angels would chip away at the lead, scoring once in the fifth, twice in the seventh and once in the eighth to tie the game. But Joey Votto would give the Reds their first win of the season in the ninth with an RBI base hit. The Reds will wrap up the series with the Angels today. Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo will face off against Joe Blanton. The game can be heard on 970 WATH following the Midday Journal at 12:35. [more...]
Ohio guard DJ Cooper was named an AP All-American Honorable mention on Monday evening. Cooper has also been named to the Reese’s All-Star game on Friday in Atlanta as a part of NCAA Championship weekend. The MAC Player of the Year is Ohio’s first AP All-American since Gary Trent in 1995. [more...]
The Cincinnati Reds fell on Opening Day yesterday to the Los Angeles Angels in 13 innings, 3-1. The Angels were on the board first on a Chris Iannetta solo homer in the third. However, the Reds would answer when Shin-Soo Choo came home on a wild pitch in the bottom half of the inning. Reds ace Johnny Cueto was stellar, giving up one run on three hits in seven innings with nine strikeouts. The game was scoreless until the 13th when Chris Iannetta delivered again for the Angels with a two-RBI base hit. The Reds will continue the series with the Angels on Wednesday night. The game can be heard on 970 WATH with pre game at 6:40 and first pitch at 7:10. [more...]
The Columbus Blue Jackets topped the Anaheim Ducks last night, 2-1 in overtime. Columbus got on the board first on a Derrick Brassard wrist shot goal midway through the second. However, Anaheim would answer with a goal early in the third that would force overtime. But in the extra period the Jackets would take the win right away on a Mark Letestu goal a minute in. With the win, the Jackets currently sit at eighth in the Western Conference. Columbus will now head to Nashville on Thursday night. The game can be heard on 970 WATH with pre game at 7:45 and drop of the puck at 8. [more...]
The Columbus Blue Jackets fell to the Edmonton Oilers last night, 6-4. Columbus got on the board 10 seconds into the game on a Cam Atkinson snap shot goal and 12 minutes later Matt Calvert tallied a goal to put the Jackets up two. However, the Oilers would fight right back with two unanswered goals to tie it in the second. With the game tied at three going into the third period, Cam Atkinson scored again 27 seconds in to give Columbus the lead. However, Edmonton would score three times to finish the game including one late empty-netter. Columbus will now head to Calgary tonight. The game can be heard on 970 WATH with pre game at 8:45 and drop of the puck at 9. [more...]
In spring training action yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds topped San Diego, 7-3. The Reds pounded former Cincinnati hurler Edison Volquez behind homers from Shin-Soo Choo, Ryan Ludwick and Joey Votto. Mike Leake was strong on the mound for the Reds, throwing six innings and giving up one run on five hits. He struck out four and walked none. The Reds will now battle Kansas City today at 4. [more...]
The Columbus Blue Jackets fell to Vancouver last night, 1-0 in a shootout. In a defensive battle, the game was scoreless through three periods and in overtime as Columbus goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was fantastic, saving all 32 shots sent at him. In the shootout, both sides were denied on their first two attempts, but Maxim LaPierre would tally a goal for the Canucks and Matt Calvert’s last chance shot would come up short to give Vancouver the win. Columbus will now head to Edmonton on Thursday. The game can be heard on 970 WATH with pre game at 9:15 and drop of the puck at 9:30. [more...]
Ohio guard DJ Cooper was named to the Lou Henson Mid-Major All-America team yesterday. The squad consists of the Top 25 Mid-Major players in the country. Cooper is a finalist for the 2013 Lou Henson Award, given to the nation’s top Mid-Major player. Cooper averaged 14.1 points per game and was seventh in the nation with 7.1 assists per outing. [more...]
The Ohio State Buckeyes edged out 10th seeded Iowa State in Dayton yesterday to advance to the Sweet 16, 78-75. Ohio State led by two after the break, but would push the lead out to as many as 13 midway through the second half. However, the Cyclones came roaring back to take the lead with three minutes left. But with seconds remaining on the clock, Aaron Craft stepped back and drained a three to send Ohio State to the Sweet 16 for the fourth straight year. The Buckeyes were led by Deshaun Thomas with 22 points and Craft finished with 18 points and 6 assists. Ohio State will now face off with Arizona on Thursday in Los Angeles. [more...]
In Spring Training action yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds fell to Oakland, 10-9. Reds ace Johnny Cueto struggled, throwing 1 2/3 innings, giving up five runs on five hits with two walks. Todd Frazier and Derrick Robinson tallied homers for the Reds in the game. Cincinnati will now take on the LA Dodgers today at 4. [more...]
