Peralta drives in 3, including winner in ninth as Indians edge Yankees 5-4CLEVELAND — Jhonny Peralta drove in three runs with three hits, including the game-winning single with one out in the ninth inning as the Cleveland Indians defeated the New York Yankees 5-4 Sunday. Stephens homers twice, Hale closes door as Buckeyes knock Georgia from NCAA tournamentTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Michael Stephens hit a pair of homers, including a three-run shot to highlight a six-run seventh inning, and Ohio State beat Georgia 13-6 on Sunday to eliminate the Bulldogs from the NCAA tournament. Indians catcher Martinez out with bruised left knee against YankeesCLEVELAND — Indians catcher Victor Martinez did not start against the New York Yankees because of a bruised left knee and was not expected to play Sunday. Reds to activate right-hander Volquez so he can start against Cardinals on MondayMILWAUKEE — The Cincinnati Reds will activate right-hander Edinson Volquez from the disabled list and start him on Monday in the opener of a four-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Indians place All-Star OF Grady Sizemore on disabled list, call up Gimenez from Triple-ACLEVELAND — The Indians have placed All-Star outfielder Grady Sizemore on the 15-day disabled list with left elbow inflammation and called up utilityman Chris Gimenez from Triple-A Columbus. CC Sabathia wins in return to Cleveland, pitches Yankees to 10-5 victory over IndiansCLEVELAND — CC Sabathia won in his return to Cleveland, and the New York Yankees got home runs from Jorge Posada and Nick Swisher in a 10-5 victory over the Indians on Saturday night. CC Sabathia wins in return to Cleveland, pitches Yankees to 10-5 victory over IndiansCLEVELAND — CC Sabathia won in his return to Cleveland, and the New York Yankees got home runs from Jorge Posada and Nick Swisher in a 10-5 victory over the Indians on Saturday night. Brewers 9, Reds 5E_L.Nix (1). DP_Milwaukee 3. LOB_Cincinnati 3, Milwaukee 12. 2B_Ale.Gonzalez (6), Harang (1), Hall (9), Mi.Rivera (3). 3B_Dickerson (2). HR_Hairston Jr. (7), B.Phillips (8), Braun (9), Fielder (12), M.Cameron (10). S_Harang. Cameron homers in 6-run fifth inning, Brewers’ bats wake up in 9-5 win over RedsMILWAUKEE — Mike Cameron hit a go-head two-run homer in a six-run fifth inning, waking up the Milwaukee Brewers’ latent offense in a 9-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. Indians catcher Victor Martinez fouls ball off left shin, leaves gameCLEVELAND — Indians catcher Victor Martinez left Cleveland’s game against the New York Yankees on Saturday night after fouling a ball off his left knee. Reds place 1B Joey Votto on 15-day DL with complications from inner ear infectionMILWAUKEE — The Cincinnati Reds placed first baseman Joey Votto on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, citing stress-related issues linked to his recent struggles with an inner ear infection. Texas A&M’s Bronson Burgoon makes spectacular wedge shot on 18, leading Aggies to NCAA titleTOLEDO, Ohio — Texas A&M’s Bronson Burgoon hit a gap wedge from the rough to within 3 inches of the 18th hole Saturday to win his match and clinch the first NCAA Division I men’s golf title for the Aggies. Texas A&M’s Bronson Burgoon makes spectacular chip shot on 18, leading Aggies to NCAA titleTOLEDO, Ohio — Texas A&M’s Bronson Burgoon hit a gap wedge from the rough to within 3 inches of the 18th hole Saturday to win his match and clinch the first NCAA Division I men’s golf title for the Aggies. Pettitte leaves with stiff back; Yankees take AL East lead by beating Indians 3-1CLEVELAND — New York manager Joe Girardi was more concerned with Andy Pettitte’s health than the Yankees moving alone atop the AL East for the first time in more than two years. Brewers 3, Reds 2DP_Cincinnati 1, Milwaukee 1. LOB_Cincinnati 3, Milwaukee 3. 2B_Braun (10). HR_R.Hernandez (3), Fielder (11), Hart (5). CS_Hairston Jr. (1). S_Looper. Arkansas and Texas A&M win twice to advance to NCAA men’s golf finalTOLEDO, Ohio — When the college coaches came up with the new format for the NCAA Division I men’s golf championship, this is what they had in mind. Catcher Jorge Posada comes off DL for YankeesCLEVELAND — New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada was activated from the 15-day disabled list and was in the lineup for Friday night’s game against the Cleveland Indians. Eighth-seeded Georgia upsets Oklahoma State 3-2 in NCAA team match-play formatTOLEDO, Ohio — Eighth-seeded Georgia has stunned Oklahoma State 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the NCAA’s new match-play format for determining a team champion. Donations of baseballs, equipment pour into small Ohio town trying to save youth baseballDAYTON, Ohio — A Florida man is sending a batch of new baseballs. A car filled with gloves, bats and catcher’s gear arrived courtesy of a Columbus man. And an Illinois woman who lived through the Great Depression and has a soft spot for baseball is writing a check. Indians recall LHP Perez from Triple-A, designate OF Dellucci to make room on rosterCLEVELAND — The Indians have recalled left-hander Rafael Perez from Triple-A Columbus and designated outfielder David Dellucci for assignment to make roster room. After 2-year absence, Tiger returns to Jack’s place to play the MemorialDUBLIN, Ohio — Tiger Woods is returning to the Memorial, where he is a three-time winner. He has skipped the tournament two of the last three years because of family matters and knee surgery. Donations of baseballs, equipment pour into small Ohio town trying to save youth baseballDAYTON, Ohio — A Florida man is sending a batch of new baseballs. A car filled with gloves, bats and catcher’s gear arrived courtesy of a Columbus man. And an Illinois woman who lived through the Great Depression and has a soft spot for baseball is writing a check. Donations of baseballs, equipment pour into small Ohio town trying to save youth baseballDAYTON, Ohio — Donations have been pouring in to a tiny band of volunteers who saved youth baseball in the small southern Ohio town of Greenfield. National League Standings
Saved By LeBron: James records triple-double as Cavaliers beat Magic 112-102 in Game 5CLEVELAND — LeBron James made a new guarantee: Game 6. Saved By LeBron: James records triple-double as Cavs beat Magic 112-102, stay alive in Game 5CLEVELAND — LeBron James made a new guarantee: Game 6. With Cleveland’s wondrous season on the line, James had 37 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists, and Mo Williams, who boldly predicted his team would come back and win this tight-as-can-be series, added 24 points in the Cavaliers’ 112-102 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 5 on Thursday night. |