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Phillips' strange double lifts Reds over Mets 7-4

NEW YORK (AP) - Brandon Phillips bounced a bizarre double over first base to snap a ninth-inning tie, and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep of the struggling New York Mets with a 7-4 victory Wednesday.

  • icon posted: May 22

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Tuesday 05/21/2013
Leake's pitching, Wright's E send Reds past Mets
Posted: May 21, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) -- Mike Leake pitched three-hit ball for seven sharp innings and the Cincinnati Reds parlayed star third baseman David Wright's early error Tuesday night into a 4-0 victory over the New York Mets.

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Tigers topple Indians 5-1
Posted: May 21, 2013

CLEVELAND (AP) — Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer and Max Scherzer retired 22 straight batters after the first inning, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 win over Cleveland on Tuesday night to stop the Indians’ winning streak at five and trim their lead in the AL Central.

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Saturday 05/18/2013
Reynolds' RBI grounder in 9th lifts Indians
Posted: May 18, 2013

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Indians are finding ways to win these days even when something goes wrong.

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Votto, Arroyo lead Reds over Phillies
Updated: May 18, 2013 - 9:32 pm

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Bronson Arroyo has these Philadelphia Phillies all figured out.

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Thursday 05/16/2013
Tom Usher: Martz — From Gomer to Cooperstown
Posted: May 16, 2013

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Turn a corner on the second floor of baseball’s Hall of Fame and there it is.

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Sunday 05/12/2013
Indians rally late, beat Tigers to win series
Posted: May 12, 2013

DETROIT (AP) — Terry Francona’s Cleveland Indians passed their first test against the defending American League champions.

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Lutz's 1st career HR lifts Reds over Brewers 5-1
Posted: May 12, 2013

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Don Lutz's mother didn't like the sound of his voice when he called her at home in Germany an hour before he started in left field for the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.

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Sunday 05/05/2013
Votto, Latos and Reds sweep Cubs 7-4
Posted: May 05, 2013

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Cincinnati Reds survived the Wrigley Field winds to complete a sweep.

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Indians' winning streak ends at 6 with 4-2 loss
Posted: May 05, 2013

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Judging by the mood in their clubhouse, it'd be hard to think that Cleveland Indians' six-game winning streak had just ended.

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Saturday 05/04/2013
Kazmir gets 1st win since 2010, Indians beat Twins
Posted: May 04, 2013

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Scott Kazmir can be excused for not recalling any details about his last major league victory.

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Reds rally for 6-4 victory over wild Marmol, Cubs
Posted: May 04, 2013

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Cincinnati Reds were watching when Carlos Marmol came on to pitch the eighth inning, and they knew exactly what to do.

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Friday 05/03/2013
Indians beat Twins on Stubbs' RBI double in 10th
Posted: May 03, 2013

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Drew Stubbs' RBI double with one out in the 10th inning lifted the Cleveland Indians to their fifth straight victory, 7-6 over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.

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Bruce, Choo help Reds beat Cubs 6-5
Posted: May 03, 2013

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Cincinnati Reds needed every clutch hit they could manage and almost every arm in their bullpen Friday to hold off the Chicago Cubs.

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Wednesday 05/01/2013
Raburn has 4 hits as Indians beat Phillies 6-0
Posted: May 01, 2013

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Ryan Raburn tied a career high with four hits, Trevor Bauer allowed one hit in five strong innings for his first American League win, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 on Wednesday night.

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Busch-whacked: Cardinals beat Bailey, Reds 4-2
Posted: May 01, 2013

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Homer Bailey has seen enough of the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Wednesday 04/24/2013
Indians' McAllister solid but loses to White Sox
Posted: April 24, 2013

CHICAGO (AP) -- Cleveland Indians starter Zach McAllister was able to wiggle through some early wildness against the Chicago White Sox with minimal damage. It was a big blow in the fifth off the bat of Alex Rios that was McAallister's ultimate unraveling.

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Frazier, Latos team up for Reds' 1-0 win over Cubs
Posted: April 24, 2013

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Todd Frazier gave Mat Latos all the run support he needed, and Latos gave the Cincinnati Reds exactly what they needed to finish off a 10-game homestand in style.

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Tuesday 04/23/2013
Cubs blow lead before beating Reds 4-2 in 10th
Posted: April 23, 2013

CINCINNATI (AP) — Carlos Marmol blew a lead in the ninth before Darwin Barney bailed him out with a homer in the 10th inning on Tuesday night, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

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Sunday 04/21/2013
Reynolds' homer gives Indians 5-4 win over Astros
Posted: April 21, 2013

HOUSTON (AP) -- The Cleveland Indians hit four home runs and manager Terry Francona still thought a catch by Drew Stubbs was the biggest play of the day.

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Phillips sparks 8-run 7th, Reds beat Marlins 10-6
Posted: April 21, 2013

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Among the few people not concerned with Joey Votto's home-run drought were the first baseman his Cincinnati Reds teammates.

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Saturday 04/20/2013
Phillips' sac fly in 13th wins it for Reds
Posted: April 20, 2013

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Brandon Phillips had a game-ending sacrifice fly in the 13th inning, giving the Cincinnati Reds a 3-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Saturday.

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Wednesday 04/17/2013
Bruce leads Reds to 1-0, 11-2 wins over Phillies
Posted: April 17, 2013

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Quite a turnaround for the Reds, who went from dropping five in a row to winning two games in one day. A little well-timed hitting will do that.

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Red Sox win 5th straight, 6-3 over Indians
Posted: April 17, 2013

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Converted closer Alfredo Aceves coasted through five innings, Mike Napoli and Daniel Nava drove in two runs apiece and the Red Sox, bonded by the tragedy in Boston, struck quickly against Justin Masterson and beat the Cleveland Indians 6-3 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight win.

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Saturday 04/06/2013
Rally falls short, Reds lose to Nats 7-6 in 11
Posted: April 06, 2013

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Reds’ wild opening week includes another extra-inning loss.

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Friday 04/05/2013
Reds hit 6 HRs, send Nationals to first loss, 15-0
Posted: April 05, 2013

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Todd Frazier and Zack Cozart each homered twice, and the Reds hit six in all -- including Xavier Paul's pinch grand slam -- while sending the Washington Nationals to their first loss of the season, 15-0 on Friday night.

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Moore, Zobrist lead Rays over Indians 4-0
Posted: April 05, 2013

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Matt Moore pitched six sharp innings and Ben Zobrist drove in three runs to lead the Tampa Bay Rays over the Cleveland Indians 4-0 on Friday night.

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Wednesday 04/03/2013
Reynolds' HR in 11th leads Indians past Blue Jays
Updated: April 03, 2013 - 11:10 pm

TORONTO (AP) -- Mark Reynolds hit a tiebreaking home run in the 11th inning and the Cleveland Indians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Wednesday night.

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Votto’s single in 9th leads Reds over Angels 5-4
Posted: April 03, 2013

CINCINNATI (AP) — Brandon Phillips hit a three-run homer in his new role as Cincinnati’s cleanup hitter, and Joey Votto drove in the winning run with a ninth-inning single Wednesday night, rallying the Reds to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

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Tuesday 04/02/2013
Indians take down Dickey, Blue Jays
Posted: April 02, 2013

TORONTO (AP) -- NL Cy Young winner R.A. Dickey and the overhauled Toronto Blue Jays struggled in their opener and lost to Asdrubal Cabrera, Justin Masterson and the Cleveland Indians 4-1 Tuesday night.

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Saturday 03/30/2013
Reds Preview: Reds remain team to beat in Central
Posted: March 30, 2013

Fifty-one.

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Indians Preview: Too many question marks about starters
Posted: March 30, 2013

CLEVELAND — You’ve probably heard this before.

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TOM USHER: Opening Day stuffed with history
Posted: March 30, 2013

CINCINNATI — Opening Day in Cincinnati is a holiday.

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Wednesday 02/27/2013
Vince Koza: 'Wahoo week' turning into a great experience
Posted: February 27, 2013

It’s not my field of dreams, but it’s pretty darn close.

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Wednesday 02/13/2013
Vince Koza: Indians spending spree pleasing fans
Posted: February 13, 2013

Where were you this week when the Cleveland Indians shocked the world?

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Saturday 01/26/2013
Huge crowd greets Reds, Phillips
Posted: January 26, 2013

LIMA — When a team compiles a record of 97-65, fans come out.

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Thursday 01/03/2013
Nick Swisher ecstatic about joining Indians
Posted: January 03, 2013

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Nick Swisher's smile was broader and brighter than the Chief Wahoo logo on his new cap.

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Monday 12/10/2012
Ludwick back in left field
Updated: December 10, 2012 - 7:17 pm

CINCINNATI — Ryan Ludwick left the Reds to see if there was a better deal available on the free agent market. He found at least one, but turned it down to stay with Cincinnati.

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Thursday 12/06/2012
Tom Usher: Reds have upcoming moves to make
Posted: December 06, 2012

The baseball winter meetings are over.

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Wednesday 10/10/2012
Lincecum, Giants top Reds 8-3, tying NLDS at 2-all
Posted: October 10, 2012

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Facing elimination again, the San Francisco Giants came out swinging. Got a saving relief appearance from Tim Lincecum, too.

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Tuesday 10/09/2012
Giants survive, beat Reds 2-1 in 10
Posted: October 09, 2012

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Joaquin Arias hit a grounder toward third base and took off toward third, covering those 90 feet in a blink as a full-to-capacity ballpark went silent with angst.

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Monday 10/08/2012
Ties bring Francona back to the Indians
Updated: October 08, 2012 - 7:07 pm

CLEVELAND (AP) — Terry Francona could have waited to manage somewhere else. At some point, a more talented team in a major market with a massive payroll would make him an offer.

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Bailey can follow no-hitter with playoff clincher
Updated: October 08, 2012 - 7:02 pm

CINCINNATI (AP) — Homer Bailey played catch in the sun-splashed outfield at Great American Ball Park, his usual routine the day before a start. Nothing different at all, as far as the Texan let on.

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Sunday 10/07/2012
Phillips leads Reds to Game 1 win
Posted: October 07, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Sam LeCure, Mat Latos and three other relievers shut down San Francisco after Cincinnati lost ace Johnny Cueto in the first inning with a back injury, and the Reds were powered by home runs from Brandon Phillips and Jay Bruce to beat the Giants 5-2 in Game 1 of the NL division series Saturday night.

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Sunday 09/30/2012
Reds rally gains home-field advantage
Posted: September 30, 2012

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Johnny Cueto was disappointed he failed to become the Cincinnati Reds’ first 20-game winner in 24 years.

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Saturday 09/29/2012
Bailey pitches no-hitter, Reds win 1-0
Posted: September 29, 2012

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Homer Bailey had a certain milestone on his mind when he walked to the mound Friday night. He wound up pulling off an even bigger feat.

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Saturday 09/22/2012
Reds beat Dodgers 6-0, clinch NL Central
Posted: September 22, 2012

CINCINNATI (AP) -- General manager Walt Jocketty hit the "send" button on his cellphone right at the final out, informing his manager that the Reds' championship celebration was on.

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Reds lose to LA 3-1, waste chance to clinch
Posted: September 22, 2012

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Instead of another clinching homer, Jay Bruce struck out. That's how it went for the Cincinnati Reds in their first try at winning the NL Central.

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Wednesday 09/19/2012
Tom Usher: All not rosy with Reds
Posted: September 19, 2012

The Reds are postseason bound.

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Sunday 09/16/2012
Ludwick's RBI single in 11th lifts Reds
Posted: September 16, 2012

MIAMI (AP) -- The Cincinnati Reds tied a season high with 17 hits and it was their final one that proved to be the biggest.

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Indians rally in ninth to beat Tigers 7-6
Posted: September 16, 2012

CLEVELAND (AP) -- For a few moments Sunday, the Indians could briefly stop thinking about the epic slide that has engulfed their season.

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Wednesday 09/12/2012
Reds squeeze out tight win for sweep of Pirates
Posted: September 12, 2012

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Homer Bailey pitched seven solid innings and the Cincinnati Reds came up with just enough offense to squeeze out a 2-1 win over Pittsburgh on Wednesday night for a three-game sweep of the Pirates.

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Friday 09/07/2012
Astros rally vs Chapman, beat Reds 5-3
Posted: September 07, 2012

CINCINNATI (AP) -- As soon as the ball cleared the wall in left field, left-hander Aroldis Chapman went to the back part of the mound, squatted and looked down at the dirt.

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Wednesday 09/05/2012
Tigers avoid sweep with 7-1 win over Indians
Posted: September 05, 2012

DETROIT (AP) -- When Detroit lost two straight to the struggling Cleveland Indians, Tigers manager Jim Leyland vowed to keep an even keel.

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Votto's return doesn't help Reds against Phillies
Updated: September 05, 2012 - 10:41 pm

CINCINNATI (AP) — Not even the return of All-Star first baseman Joey Votto was enough to help the Cincinnati Reds win a series from the Philadelphia Phillies.

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