http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:31:49 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/04/weather-postpones-mud-hens-game-iowa/stories/20260604141 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/04/weather-postpones-mud-hens-game-iowa/stories/20260604141#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:58:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/04/weather-postpones-mud-hens-game-iowa/stories/20260604141 DES MOINES — A scheduled road contest between the Mud Hens and Iowa Cubs was postponed on Thursday because of inclement weather. A doubleheader between the teams is now set for Saturday with a 5:38 p.m. start time. Toledo’s Sawyer Gipson-Long throws a pitch during a Toledo Mud Hens Minor League Baseball game against the St. Paul Saints at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on April 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/04/charpie-pitching-stellar-defense-send-perrysburg-baseball-state/stories/20260604135 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/04/charpie-pitching-stellar-defense-send-perrysburg-baseball-state/stories/20260604135#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:33:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/04/charpie-pitching-stellar-defense-send-perrysburg-baseball-state/stories/20260604135 CANTON — Superb pitching and phenomenal defense propelled the Perrysburg baseball team back to the state final four Thursday. Perrysburg players raise the OHSAA Division I Regional Championship trophy in the air at Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium in Canton on June 4. Perrysburg celebrates after winning the Division I regional final at Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium in Canton on June 4. Perrysburg short stop Bayden Heitmeyer fields a ground ball off Jackson in the Division I regional final at Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium in Canton on June 4. Perrysburg second baseman Ryan Rettig celebrates after making the final out to win the Division I regional final at Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium in Canton on June 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/04/liberty-center-spangler-shot-put-title-state-track-field-meet/stories/20260604119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/04/liberty-center-spangler-shot-put-title-state-track-field-meet/stories/20260604119#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:29:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/04/liberty-center-spangler-shot-put-title-state-track-field-meet/stories/20260604119 COLUMBUS — A state title for Liberty Center’s Hunter Spangler highlighted the opening day of the OHSAA track and field state tournament on Thursday, as area athletes competed in Division IV and Division V finals and preliminaries at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Hunter Spangler of Liberty Center wins the Division 4 Shot Put with a throw of 64 ft 9 during the OHSAA State Track Meet on June 4 at Jesse Owens Stadium in Columbus. Natalie Nixon of Ottawa Hills finishes second in the Division 5 3200meter run during the OHSAA State Track Meet on June 4 at Jesse Owens Stadium in Columbus. Grant Smith of Patrick Henry places third in the Division 5 Discus Throw during the OHSAA State Track Meet on June 4 at Jesse Owens Stadium in Columbus. Josie Hochstettler of Liberty Benton places fourth in the Division 4 Pole Vault during the OHSAA State Track Meet on June 4 at Jesse Owens Stadium in Columbus. Liberty Center’s Colbie Strayer, left, takes the baton from teammate Riley Miller during the Division 4 girls 4x800 meter relay during the OHSAA State Track Meeton June 4 at Jesse Owens Stadium in Columbus. Liberty Center placed fourth in the event. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/04/fleetwood-4-way-tie-lead-memorial/stories/20260604139 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/04/fleetwood-4-way-tie-lead-memorial/stories/20260604139#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:09:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/04/fleetwood-4-way-tie-lead-memorial/stories/20260604139 DUBLIN, Ohio — Scottie Scheffler never thought two straight victories in the Memorial would be of any value when he began his bid for three in a row. It sure felt that way Thursday in a tough start that left him exasperated by the wind and six shots behind a four-way share of the lead. Scottie Scheffler watches his tee shot from the fifth tee during the first round of the Memorial golf tournament in Dublin, Ohio, on June 4. Scottie Scheffler, left, and Aaron Rai, of England, right, walk across a bridge on the second fairway during the first round of the Memorial golf tournament in Dublin, Ohio, on June 4. J.J. Spaun, of the United States, hits from the eighth tee during the first round of the Memorial golf tournament in Dublin, Ohio, on June 4. Tommy Fleetwood, of England, hits from the eighth tee during the first round of the Memorial golf tournament in Dublin, Ohio, on June 4. Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits out of a bunker on the seventh hole during the first round of the Memorial golf tournament in Dublin, Ohio, on June 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/04/yankees-beat-guardians-avoid-3-game-sweep/stories/20260604123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/04/yankees-beat-guardians-avoid-3-game-sweep/stories/20260604123#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:31:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/04/yankees-beat-guardians-avoid-3-game-sweep/stories/20260604123 NEW YORK — Ryan McMahon hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning, Carlos Rodón combined with three relievers on a two-hitter and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 Thursday to salvage the finale of a three-game series that star Aaron Judge missed. New York Yankees shortstop Max Schuemann makes a catch on a flyout by Cleveland Guardians' Brayan Rocchio during the seventh inning of a baseball game on June 4 in New York. New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. dives safely back to first base during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians on June 4 in New York. Cleveland Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi checks his glove for the ball after getting a force out on New York Yankees' Ryan McMahon at first base during the fifth inning of a baseball game on June 4 in New York. Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana throws to first after getting a force out on New York Yankees' Benb Rice to complete the double play on Paul Goldschmidt at first base during the sixth inning of a baseball game on June 4 in New York. New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. watches his sacrifice fly during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians on June 4 in New York. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/04/solid-pitching-balanced-offense-propel-undefeated-bryan-softball-team-to-state/stories/20260604081 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/04/solid-pitching-balanced-offense-propel-undefeated-bryan-softball-team-to-state/stories/20260604081#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:20:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/04/solid-pitching-balanced-offense-propel-undefeated-bryan-softball-team-to-state/stories/20260604081 The rolling Bryan softball team will face a near mirror image in the Division IV state final four Friday. Bryan’s Thea Staten throws a pitch during an OHSAA Division IV high school softball regional final between Bryan and Lake at Clyde High School in Clyde on May 29. Bryan’s Averyann Fisher hits the ball during an OHSAA Division IV high school softball regional final between Bryan and Lake at Clyde High School in Clyde on May 29. Bryan’s Josey Arnold, right, celebrates scoring against Chesterland West Geauga with teammate Amiyah Langham during the first inning of a Division IV Regional Semifinal Softball game May 28, 2025, Clyde High School in Clyde. Bryan defeated West Geauga, 3-2. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/03/patrick-henry-baseball/stories/20260603117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/03/patrick-henry-baseball/stories/20260603117#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:11:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/03/patrick-henry-baseball/stories/20260603117 HAMLER, Ohio — Patrick Henry pitcher Mack Hieber stood in the on-deck circle waiting for a chance that never came. Patrick Henry senior pitcher Mack Hieber tossed nine strikeouts in five innings pitched in the Patriots' 6-5 Division IV regional semifinal loss to St. Henry on Wednesday. Patrick Henry left fielder Martin Rutter swings and misses a pitch in the Patriots' 6-5 Division IV regional semifinal loss to St. Henry on Wednesday. Patrick Henry sophomore second baseman Jackson Meienburg advanced to third base on a wild pitch and would later score a run in the Patriots' 6-5 Division IV semifinal loss to St. Henry on Wednesday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/03/briggs-jack-nicklaus-ghosts-inverness/stories/20260603103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/03/briggs-jack-nicklaus-ghosts-inverness/stories/20260603103#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:37:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/03/briggs-jack-nicklaus-ghosts-inverness/stories/20260603103 DUBLIN, Ohio — It is one of the few grand stages Jack Nicklaus never conquered. Honorary Starter Jack Nicklaus acknowledges the patrons, as fellow Honorary Starter Tom Watson applauds on the first hole during the first round at the Masters in 2025. Jack Nicklaus signs autographs after completing the third round of the 2003 U.S. Senior Open at Toledo's Inverness Club. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/03/mud-hens-high-scoring-victory-iowa/stories/20260603108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/03/mud-hens-high-scoring-victory-iowa/stories/20260603108#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:54:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/03/mud-hens-high-scoring-victory-iowa/stories/20260603108 DES MOINES — For the second time in as many days, the Toledo Mud Hens posted a double-digit run total in defeating the Iowa Cubs. Hao-Yu Lee at the plate as the Toledo Mud Hens took on the St. Paul Saints on Aug. 27. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/03/tigers-complete-sweep-rays-7-2-victory/stories/20260603109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/03/tigers-complete-sweep-rays-7-2-victory/stories/20260603109#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:44:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/03/tigers-complete-sweep-rays-7-2-victory/stories/20260603109 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory on Wednesday. Detroit Tigers pitcher Troy Melton goes into his delivery to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game on June 3 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler connects for a three-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Martinez during the fourth inning of a baseball game on June 3 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler (13) celebrates his three-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Martinez with Matt Vierling (8) and Gleyber Torres (25) during the fourth inning of a baseball game on June 3 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Mason Englert delivers to the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning of a baseball game on June 3 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ben Williamson forces Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler (13) at second base on a fielder's choice by Kerry Carpenter during the seventh inning of a baseball game on June 3 in St. Petersburg, Fla. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/03/clay-baseball-falls-big-walnut-extra-inning-regional-semifinal/stories/20260603098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/03/clay-baseball-falls-big-walnut-extra-inning-regional-semifinal/stories/20260603098#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:19:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/03/clay-baseball-falls-big-walnut-extra-inning-regional-semifinal/stories/20260603098 GROVE CITY, Ohio — In an extra-inning baseball regional seminal battle, Big Walnut defeated Clay 2-1 at Grove City High School on Wednesday, propelled by a go-ahead bunt single in the top of the eighth. Bryce Besgrove reacts after forcing Hayden Krous of Sunbury Big Walnut out at first base during play June 3 in the Division II baseball regional semifinals in Grove City, Ohio. Landon Echelberry delivers during Clay's Division II regional baseball semifinal against Sunbury Big Walnut on June 3 in Grove City, Ohio. Clay players encourage their teammates during Division II regional baseball semifinal action June 3 against Sunbury Big Walnut. Clay coaches address their team after a Division II regional final loss June 3 to Sunbury Big Walnut in a game played in Grove City, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/06/02/briggs-ohio-state-has-lowest-projected-win-total-years-bet-over/stories/20260602111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/06/02/briggs-ohio-state-has-lowest-projected-win-total-years-bet-over/stories/20260602111#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:30:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/06/02/briggs-ohio-state-has-lowest-projected-win-total-years-bet-over/stories/20260602111 By order of the people in charge of college athletics — who are so bothered by the pernicious influence of sports gambling that they almost missed the turn into the bank to cash another check from the betting companies — I must note the following is for entertainment purposes only. Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day celebrates after the team's win against Michigan in an NCAA college football game, on Nov. 29, 2025, in Ann Arbor. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/02/verlander-sharp-mud-hens-blow-out-iowa-snap-skid/stories/20260602129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/02/verlander-sharp-mud-hens-blow-out-iowa-snap-skid/stories/20260602129#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:58:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/02/verlander-sharp-mud-hens-blow-out-iowa-snap-skid/stories/20260602129 DES MOINES — Justin Verlander threw five scoreless innings for the Toledo Mud Hens on Tuesday, more than enough to get by in the team’s 16-1 rout of the Iowa Cubs. Toledo’s Trei Cruz looks back to his teammates after making contact with the ball during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Columbus Clippers at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on May 31. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/02/torres-perez-and-greene-go-deep-back-flaherty-tigers-beat-rays-8-0/stories/20260602130 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/02/torres-perez-and-greene-go-deep-back-flaherty-tigers-beat-rays-8-0/stories/20260602130#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:56:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/02/torres-perez-and-greene-go-deep-back-flaherty-tigers-beat-rays-8-0/stories/20260602130 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0 on Tuesday night. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene celebrates his home run. Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty throws. Detroit Tigers' Gleyber Torres celebrates his home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/02/lake-seniors-kohlhofer-sobczak-see-high-school-baseball-careers-halted/stories/20260602107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/02/lake-seniors-kohlhofer-sobczak-see-high-school-baseball-careers-halted/stories/20260602107#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:09:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/02/lake-seniors-kohlhofer-sobczak-see-high-school-baseball-careers-halted/stories/20260602107 BOWLING GREEN — Lake seniors Gavin Kohlhofer and Jack Sobczak both had solid showings in their final performances on Wednesday to cap their highly successful high school baseball careers. Lake’s Jack Sobczak throws the ball. Lake’s Gavin Kohlhofer celebrates a triple. Lake’s Riley Lawniczak fields the ball. Lake’s Gavin Kohlholfer celebrates a hit. Lake’s Jack Sobczak hits the ball. Lake’s Mason Csortos drops the ball as he tries to make a play. Lake’s Jack Sobczak fields the ball. Lake’s KJ Magers ducks to avoid getting hit by the ball. Lake’s Gavin Hrebic makes the out. Lake’s Kaiden Cousino hits the ball. Lake’s Jack Sobczak celebrates a double. Lake’s Kaiden Cousino makes the out. Lake’s Riley Lawniczak drops the ball. Lake’s Riley Lawniczak reacts to their loss to Highland in a Division IV regional semifinal. Lake’s Jack Sobczak fields the ball. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/02/highly-productive-walleye-defenseman-mccourt-signs-play-sweden/stories/20260602117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/02/highly-productive-walleye-defenseman-mccourt-signs-play-sweden/stories/20260602117#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:30:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/02/highly-productive-walleye-defenseman-mccourt-signs-play-sweden/stories/20260602117 Defenseman Riley McCourt, one of the most productive players in Toledo Walleye history, has signed to play next season for a team in Sweden. Toledo’s Riley McCourt shoots the puck during the first period of an ECHL hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on Dec. 19, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/06/02/garrett-moves-9-seasons-cleveland-browns-problems-remain/stories/20260602104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/06/02/garrett-moves-9-seasons-cleveland-browns-problems-remain/stories/20260602104#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:55:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/06/02/garrett-moves-9-seasons-cleveland-browns-problems-remain/stories/20260602104 CLEVELAND — Myles Garrett indicated when he signed a record-breaking contract extension last year that money would not ease the disappointment of not contending for a playoff spot. Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett celebrates with fans after a game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati on Jan. 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/01/lane-thomas-hits-grand-slam-1st-inning-leads-royals-9-2-win-over-reds/stories/20260601089 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/01/lane-thomas-hits-grand-slam-1st-inning-leads-royals-9-2-win-over-reds/stories/20260601089#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:33:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/01/lane-thomas-hits-grand-slam-1st-inning-leads-royals-9-2-win-over-reds/stories/20260601089 CINCINNATI — Lane Thomas hit a grand slam in the first inning and Luinder Avila pitched a career-high five innings as the Kansas City Royals snapped a six-game skid with a 9-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. Kansas City Royals' Lane Thomas rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam. Cincinnati Reds' JJ Bleday rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Lyon Richardson delivers. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/01/southview-baseball-drops-low-scoring-regional-semifinal-padua/stories/20260601087 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/01/southview-baseball-drops-low-scoring-regional-semifinal-padua/stories/20260601087#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:39:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/01/southview-baseball-drops-low-scoring-regional-semifinal-padua/stories/20260601087 AVON, Ohio — A statement first inning and late rally attempts in the sixth and seventh showcased the Southview baseball team’s spirited efforts in a 3-2 defeat to Parma Padua Franciscan in the OHSAA Division III regional semifinals on Monday at ForeFront Field. Southview's Ben Kotnik, top, reaches up to catch a throw to second base as Padua's Braylon Benson slides in safe at ForeFront Field in Avon. Ohio, on June 1. Southview's Will Colyer throws against Parma Padua Franciscan at ForeFront Field in Avon, Ohio, on June 1. Southview's Adam LePla bats against Parma Padua Franciscan at ForeFront Field in Avon, Ohio, on June 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/06/01/libbey-product-buford-returns-ohio-state-basketball-program-assistant/stories/20260601088 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/06/01/libbey-product-buford-returns-ohio-state-basketball-program-assistant/stories/20260601088#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:37:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/06/01/libbey-product-buford-returns-ohio-state-basketball-program-assistant/stories/20260601088 COLUMBUS — William Buford, who starred at Libbey High School before going on to play collegiately at Ohio State, has returned to the Buckeyes program in a coaching role. Ohio State guard William Buford and Purdue guard Terone Johnson, right, battle for a loose ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis on March 9, 2012.