Nationals 7, Reds 6
Eddie Rosario capped a three-run ninth inning off All-Star closer Alexis Díaz with a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Washington Nationals beat the Reds 7-6.
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Saints 8, Clippers 1
Alex Isola and Yoyner Fajardo hit a pair of three-run homers to give St. Paul a lead the Clippers could not overcome in the Saints’ 8-1 win in the delayed season opener for both clubs.
FC Cincinnati 1, Charlotte FC 1
Aaron Boupendza scored in the second minute of stoppage time and FC Cincinnati rallied for a 1-1 draw with Charlotte FC.
Guardians top A’s while Oakland fans stage “tailgate protest”
José Ramirez hit his first home run of the season, Andrés Giménez had three hits and the Guardians beat the A’s 6-4 on Friday night in front of a sparse crowd at the Oakland Coliseum.
Cavs 117, 76ers 114
Evan Mobley drained a go-ahead 3-pointer with 28.2 seconds left and Cleveland All-Star Donovan Mitchell — in his first game back from injury — made two late free throws as the Cavaliers edged the Philadelphia 76ers 117-114.
State asks for federal help for storm victims
Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio’s senators are calling on the Biden administration to declare parts of the state impacted by storms and tornadoes earlier this month federal disaster areas, which would make more assistance available to residents and businesses.
Penguins 3, CBJ 2
Evgeni Malkin scored twice to reach the 20-goal plateau for the 15th time and the Pittsburgh Penguins continued their mastery over the Blue Jackets with a 3-2 win.
Bieber, Guardians blank A’s 8-0 as Stephen Vogt gets first win as manager
Shane Bieber struck out 11 in six shutout innings and Stephen Vogt won his managerial debut as the Guardians beat the Oakland Athletics 8-0.
Reds beat Nats on Opening Day
Frankie Montas pitched six shutout innings in his Cincinnati debut and the Reds cruised to an 8-2 win over the Washington Nationals.
Happy 60th birthday, COSI!
The Center of Science and Industry, a Columbus landmark and favorite family destination, celebrates is 60th anniversary Friday with a celebration and keynote address by president and CEO Dr. Frederic Bertley.