Reds win fourth straight
The Reds have set a franchise record with 46 runs in their first five games.
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Acton roils Senate race by saying she won’t run
The former state health director who became the face of Ohio’s early pandemic response says she will not make a bid for a Republican-held U.S. Senate seat in the state.
Bodies buried in basement of West Side home identified
Autopsies show a man and a woman found buried beneath concrete in the basement of a West Side home were shot to death.
Big, outdoor events OK under simplified pandemic orders
State officials say Ohio’s newly simplified pandemic restrictions will continue requirements for wearing masks and social distancing in public but will ease rules for large outdoor gatherings such as graduations and festivals.
Reds 5, Pirates 3
Nick Castellanos hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning hours after deciding to appeal a two-game suspension for his part in a brawl, and the Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3.
Pinch drummer for Indians home opener
Lifelong Indians fan and one half of Black Keys, Patrick Carney filled in at Cleveland’s home opener for outfield drummer John Adams, who is recovering from heart surgery.
Cavs 125, Spurs 101
The Cavaliers beat the San Antonio Spurs 125-101 to snap a five-game skid.
Panthers 5, CBJ 2
Alex Wennberg had his first career hat trick as the Florida Panthers beat the Blue Jackets 5-2.
Reds 9, Cardinals 6
Nick Castellanos jawed at St. Louis pitcher Jake Woodford after scoring, setting off a series of scuffles that included relievers shoving in the outfield as the Reds beat the Cardinals 9-6.
Tigers 5, Indians
For a second straight game, Detroit scored two runs in the first and led the rest of the way.