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Reds 5, Cubs 4

Todd Frazier connected for the first time since he won the All-Star Home Run Derby, and Jay Bruce hit a key two-run shot in the sixth inning on Monday night, powering the Reds to a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

Clippers bombard Bats, 12-4

Jesus Aguilar hit a grand slam as the Clippers exploded for a 12-4 win over the Louisville Bats in the opening game of a two-game series at Huntington Park Monday night.

Pot petition falls short; backers keep trying

Backers of a for-profit marijuana-legalization amendment remain confident the issue will be on the November ballot despite a detour through the Ohio Supreme Court, even though they fell short of the number of petition signatures needed in their initial attempt.

$8.4M approved for Buckeye Lake dam fix

With officials providing assurances they picked the best design, a state board has approved an $8.4 million contract with an engineering firm to design the 4.1-mile replacement dam at Buckeye Lake.

West Side freeway bridge reopens

West Side drivers will find their commute a little easier with the eastbound I-70 bridge over the I-270 interchange reopening this morning, almost two weeks ahead of schedule, after a tanker fire damaged part of the span.

Missing swimmers feared dead

Authorities have yet to find two swimmers who were reportedly swept toward a dam on the Olentangy River and are believed to have drowned over the weekend.

Crew SC 3, Fire 1

Kei Kamara broke a tie in the 17th minute with his MLS-leading 14th goal of the season and the Columbus Crew SC beat the Chicago Fire 3-1 on Sunday in game delayed 30 minutes because of heavy rain and lightning.