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Bats 2, Clippers 0

Top prospect Robert Stephenson shut down the Clippers Wednesday as the Louisville Bats took the opening game of a two-game series, 2-0.

Armed citizens guard recruiters

Private citizens are arming themselves and showing up at military recruiting centers in central Ohio and around the country, saying they plan to protect recruiters following last week’s killing of four Marines and a sailor in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Kasich campaign begins in NH

Ohio Gov. John Kasich has headed to New Hampshire, the first stop on a multi-state campaign swing after making his run for the GOP presidential nomination official.

Cubs 5, Reds 4 (13)

Kyle Schwarber hit a tying two-run homer in the ninth inning, then completed yet another big night at Great American Ball Park with a solo shot in the 13th, rallying the Chicago Cubs to a 5-4 victory over the Reds on Tuesday.

Brewers 8, Indians 1

Matt Garza pitched six shutout innings in his return from the disabled list, Jean Segura hit a two-run homer for his first extra-base hit in more than six weeks, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Indians 8-1 Tuesday night.

Clippers 7, Bats 6

Shawn Armstrong struck out Yorman Rodriguez with the tying run on third base to record his 12th save of the season and preserve a 7-6 Clippers win over Louisville at Huntington Park Tuesday night.

Kasich enters presidential race

Before a crowd of supporters at his alma mater, Ohio Gov. John Kasich announced that he would seek the Republican nomination for president.

Area unemployment up in June

The unemployment rate in central Ohio rose to 4.2 percent in June, the second straight monthly increase, but the number of people who say they are working is at an all-time high.