Reds 3, Mets 2
Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a two-run homer and the Reds held off the New York Mets 3-2 to earn another important victory in the race for the last National League wild card.
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Mud Hens 5, Clippers 2
Bryan Sammons pitched five shutout innings, allowing only two hits, as the Toledo Mud Hens beat the Clippers 5-2 Saturday at Fifth Third Field.
FC Cincinnati 2, Union 2
Brandon Vazquez scored unassisted in the 76th minute and FC Cincinnati rallied from two goals down to tie the Philadelphia Union 2-2 on Saturday.
Buckeyes focus on W. Kentucky before marquee tilt in South Bend
The Buckeyes will get another chance to tune up against a lesser opponent when Western Kentucky visits the Horseshoe.
Reds beat Mets 5-3 to keep pace in wild-card race
Jonathan India hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the Reds beat the New York Mets 5-3 on Friday night, another important victory in the tight National League wild-card race.
Guardians 12, Rangers 3
Lucas Giolito struck out a season-high 12 over seven scoreless innings and Josh Naylor and Andrés Giménez each drove in three runs, sending the Guardians to a 12-3 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Mud Hens 5, Clippers 1
Toledo reliever Keider Montero kept the Clippers off the scoreboard until the seventh inning and the Mud Hens beat Columbus 5-1 Friday night at Fifth Third Field.
Tigers 8, Reds 2
Matt Vierling hit a grand slam, Reese Olson pitched six sharp innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Reds 8-2.
Mud Hens 8, Clippers 3
Ryan Kreidler hit three home runs, including a three-run blast in the first inning and a tiebreaking solo shot in sixth, to lead the Mud Hens to an 8-3 win over the Clippers at Fifth Third Field Thursday night.
Reds 4, Tigers 3
TJ Friedl hit a two-run triple in the second inning and seven Cincinnati relievers combined on five shutout innings as the Reds beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3.