http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 13 May 2026 04:10:48 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/05/13/toledo-bgsu-baseball-face-postseason-stakes-in-regular-season-finales/stories/20260513081 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/05/13/toledo-bgsu-baseball-face-postseason-stakes-in-regular-season-finales/stories/20260513081#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 15:25:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/05/13/toledo-bgsu-baseball-face-postseason-stakes-in-regular-season-finales/stories/20260513081 With the Mid-American Conference baseball tournament looming, Toledo and Bowling Green State University find themselves in two different, yet seasonally important situations heading into the final regular season series. Toledo coach Rob Reinstetle ahead of a college baseball game between the University of Michigan and the University of Toledo at UM’s Ray Fisher Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., on March 25. Bowling Green’s Jackson Miller throws a pitch during a Mid-American Conference college baseball game between Bowling Green State University and Ohio University at BGSU’s Steller Field in Bowling Green on March 22. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/12/toledo-baseball-rolls-bgsu-in-run-rule-win-at-fifth-third-field/stories/20260512116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/12/toledo-baseball-rolls-bgsu-in-run-rule-win-at-fifth-third-field/stories/20260512116#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 03:42:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/12/toledo-baseball-rolls-bgsu-in-run-rule-win-at-fifth-third-field/stories/20260512116 The University of Toledo baseball team dominated the sixth all-time Battle of I-75 at Fifth Third Field on Tuesday, as an offensive outburst propelled the Rockets to a 15-5 run-rule victory in eight innings over Bowling Green State University. Toledos’s J.P. Wagner throws the ball to first during a college baseball game between the University of Michigan and the University of Toledo at UM’s Ray Fisher Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., on March 25. Bowling Green’s TJ Takats throws the ball from the outfield during a Mid-American Conference college baseball game between Bowling Green State University and Ohio University at BGSU’s Steller Field in Bowling Green on March 22. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/12/walleye-fall-3-0-game-2-fort-wayne-komets-2-0-series-lead/stories/20260512093 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/12/walleye-fall-3-0-game-2-fort-wayne-komets-2-0-series-lead/stories/20260512093#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 02:12:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/12/walleye-fall-3-0-game-2-fort-wayne-komets-2-0-series-lead/stories/20260512093 The frustrated Toledo Walleye carried much of the play over the first half of Game 2 of the Central Division finals on Tuesday night, but Fort Wayne responded in the later stages with three unanswered goals to take a 3-0 victory at the Huntington Center. Toledo’s Brandon Hawkins handles the puck during the second game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Central Division finals between the Toledo Walleye and Fort Wayne Komets at the Huntington Center in Toledo on May 12. Toledo’s Sam Craggs, left, and Fort Wayne’s Matthew Brown go after the puck during the second game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Central Division finals between the Toledo Walleye and Fort Wayne Komets at the Huntington Center in Toledo on May 12. Toledo’s Riley McCourt skates out during player intros ahead of the game. Toledo’s Will MacKinnon takes a shot during the second game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Central Division finals between the Toledo Walleye and Fort Wayne Komets at the Huntington Center in Toledo on May 12. Toledo’s Carson Bantle, left, and Fort Wayne’s Tyler Inamoto go after the puck during the second game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Central Division finals between the Toledo Walleye and Fort Wayne Komets at the Huntington Center in Toledo on May 12. Toledo’s Dylan Moulton takes a shot during the second game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Central Division finals between the Toledo Walleye and Fort Wayne Komets at the Huntington Center in Toledo on May 12. Toledo’s Garrett Van Wyhe, left, and Fort Wayne’s Zach Bookman go for the puck during the second game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Central Division finals between the Toledo Walleye and Fort Wayne Komets at the Huntington Center in Toledo on May 12. Toledo’s Tanner Kelly takes a shot during the second game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Central Division finals between the Toledo Walleye and Fort Wayne Komets at the Huntington Center in Toledo on May 12. Toledo fans twirl towels during the second game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Central Division finals between the Toledo Walleye and Fort Wayne Komets at the Huntington Center in Toledo on May 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/05/12/karly-wassermans-walk-off-single-lifts-eastwood-softball-past-archbold/stories/20260512111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/05/12/karly-wassermans-walk-off-single-lifts-eastwood-softball-past-archbold/stories/20260512111#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 02:14:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/05/12/karly-wassermans-walk-off-single-lifts-eastwood-softball-past-archbold/stories/20260512111 PEMBERVILLE, Ohio — Karly Wasserman only saw five strikes the entire game. That was all she needed. Eastwood’s Karly Wasserman makes contact with the ball/ Archbold’s Demi Short bunts the ball. Eastwood’s Addy Loomis pitches the ball. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/12/mud-hens-erupt-for-19-runs-in-series-opening-victory-at-omaha/stories/20260512115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/12/mud-hens-erupt-for-19-runs-in-series-opening-victory-at-omaha/stories/20260512115#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 03:07:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/12/mud-hens-erupt-for-19-runs-in-series-opening-victory-at-omaha/stories/20260512115 PAPILLION, Neb. — The Toledo Mud Hens opened their six-game road trip against the Omaha Storm Chasers with a statement win on Tuesday, erupting for a 19-1 victory. Toledo’s Max Anderson high-fives teammates after scoring the first run during a baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on May 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/12/angel-martinez-homers-guardians-strike-out-13-top-angels-3-2/stories/20260512114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/12/angel-martinez-homers-guardians-strike-out-13-top-angels-3-2/stories/20260512114#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 02:40:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/12/angel-martinez-homers-guardians-strike-out-13-top-angels-3-2/stories/20260512114 CLEVELAND — Angel Martinez homered and Cleveland's pitchers struck out 13 as the Guardians kept up their home mastery of the Los Angeles Angels with a 3-2 victory on Tuesday night. Cleveland Guardians 'Angel Martínez gestures as he runs toward home plate with a solo home run in the third inning. Cleveland Guardians 'Angel Martínez (1) is greeted in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the third inning. Cleveland Guardians 'Angel Martínez gestures as he runs the bases with a solo home run in the third inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/12/james-wood-hits-12th-homer-nationals-go-deep-season-high-6-times-10-4-win-reds/stories/20260512113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/12/james-wood-hits-12th-homer-nationals-go-deep-season-high-6-times-10-4-win-reds/stories/20260512113#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 02:32:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/12/james-wood-hits-12th-homer-nationals-go-deep-season-high-6-times-10-4-win-reds/stories/20260512113 CINCINNATI — James Wood hit his 12th home run of the season, and Luis Garcia Jr. and Daylen Lile each went deep twice as part of a six-homer night by the Washington Nationals in a 10-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. Washington Nationals' Daylen Lile rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning. Washington Nationals' Nasim Nuñez hits a single during the fourth inning. Cincinnati Reds' second baseman Matt McLain grounds into a fielder's choice that scores teammate Elly de la Cruz during the fourth inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/12/toledo-mud-hens-name-gary-jones-new-manager/stories/20260512095 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/12/toledo-mud-hens-name-gary-jones-new-manager/stories/20260512095#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 19:39:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/12/toledo-mud-hens-name-gary-jones-new-manager/stories/20260512095 The Detroit Tigers organization named Gary Jones the manager of the Toledo Mud Hens on Tuesday. Detroit Tigers' Gary Jones before a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in San Francisco. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/12/briggs-after-disastrous-week-what-to-make-of-spiraling-detroit-tigers/stories/20260512090 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/12/briggs-after-disastrous-week-what-to-make-of-spiraling-detroit-tigers/stories/20260512090#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 18:03:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/12/briggs-after-disastrous-week-what-to-make-of-spiraling-detroit-tigers/stories/20260512090 Sparky Anderson famously said it takes 40 games to properly appraise a baseball team. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) rubs his arm during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Apr. 29 in Atlanta. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/12/what-might-lebron-james-do-next-he-has-plenty-of-options-for-next-season/stories/20260512082 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/12/what-might-lebron-james-do-next-he-has-plenty-of-options-for-next-season/stories/20260512082#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/12/what-might-lebron-james-do-next-he-has-plenty-of-options-for-next-season/stories/20260512082 LeBron James has options. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, pats guard Austin Reaves after Reaves missed a three-point shot with 11 seconds left in Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Monday, May 11, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James stands on the court in the closing minutes of Game 4 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Oklahoma City Thunder May 11 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, right, pats the back of forward LeBron James in the closing minutes of Game 4 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Oklahoma City Thunder May 11 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, pats guard Austin Reaves on the head after Reaves missed a three-point shot with 11 seconds left in Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, May 11 in Los Angeles. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain, right, drives toward the basket as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James falls during the second half of Game 4 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series May 11 in Los Angeles. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/12/from-4-points-to-tying-a-playoff-record-with-a-39-point-half-donovan-mitchell/stories/20260512080 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/12/from-4-points-to-tying-a-playoff-record-with-a-39-point-half-donovan-mitchell/stories/20260512080#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 14:52:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/12/from-4-points-to-tying-a-playoff-record-with-a-39-point-half-donovan-mitchell/stories/20260512080 CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell had his worst first half in a playoff game since joining the Cleveland Cavaliers in September 2022. Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell (45) gestures after hitting a three-point basket in the second half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Detroit Pistons on May 11 in Cleveland. Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots between Detroit Pistons' Caris LeVert, left, and Ausar Thompson, right, in the second half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series May 11 in Cleveland. Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell, right, is fouled by Detroit Pistons' Javonte Green (31) in the first half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series May 11 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/05/11/maumee-softball-comes-back-6-run-deficit-take-down-lake/stories/20260511101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/05/11/maumee-softball-comes-back-6-run-deficit-take-down-lake/stories/20260511101#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 01:47:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/05/11/maumee-softball-comes-back-6-run-deficit-take-down-lake/stories/20260511101 MILLBURY, Ohio — Everything that could go wrong went wrong for Maumee softball in the fourth inning of its game against Lake on Monday. Maumee’s Taylor Smith hits the ball. Lake’s Caity Extine lunges for a pop fly. Maumee celebrates a run. Lake’s Norah Demory rounds the bases after hitting a home run. Maumee’s Courtney Bell throws the ball. Lake’s Norah Demory hits a home run. Lake’s Maddison Ankney makes the out. Lake’s Parker Dart celebrates a home run. Maumee’s Autumn Gugger jumps up to make the out. Maumee’s Autumn Gugger makes the out. Maumee’s Taryn Pyle misses the out. Maumee’s Taylor Smith celebrates her hit. Lake’s Parker Dart throws the ball. Lake’s Norah Demory lets the ball get past her. Lake’s Jada Jerew makes the out. Lake’s Caity Extine drops the ball. Lake’s Caity Extine celebrates a double. Lake’s Myah Wyhyposki misses the ball. Maumee’s Autumn Gugger celebrates a hit. Maumee celebrates their win over Lake. Lake’s Sophia Gruetter misses the ball. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/11/joey-cantillo-travis-bazzana-help-guardians-continue-their-home-dominance-angels/stories/20260511104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/11/joey-cantillo-travis-bazzana-help-guardians-continue-their-home-dominance-angels/stories/20260511104#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 02:54:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/11/joey-cantillo-travis-bazzana-help-guardians-continue-their-home-dominance-angels/stories/20260511104 CLEVELAND — Joey Cantillo pitched six scoreless innings, rookie Travis Bazzana capped a five-run third inning with a two-run double and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 on Monday night. Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Joey Cantillo delivers. Los Angeles Angels' Zach Neto (9) forces out Cleveland Guardians' David Fry (6) at second base. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/11/ex-nba-player-fab-five-member-jalen-rose-is-a-fixture-at-the-school-that-bears/stories/20260511089 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/11/ex-nba-player-fab-five-member-jalen-rose-is-a-fixture-at-the-school-that-bears/stories/20260511089#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 18:44:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/11/ex-nba-player-fab-five-member-jalen-rose-is-a-fixture-at-the-school-that-bears/stories/20260511089 DETROIT — Jalen Rose walked through the doors of the high school that bears his name and into the cafeteria, which doubles as a shorter-than-regulation basketball court. He hugged a stream of students as they headed to class and chatted up faculty and staff in the hallways. Former NBA basketball player Jalen Rose hugs a student at the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy April 20 in Detroit. Former NBA basketball player Jalen Rose talks with students at the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy April 20 in Detroit. Former NBA basketball player Jalen Rose talks with students at the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy April 20 in Detroit. Former NBA basketball player Jimmy King, left, talks with Jalen Rose, right, at the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy April 20 in Detroit. Former NBA basketball player Jalen Rose hugs a student at the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy April 20 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/10/shane-van-gisbergen-remains-nascars-road-course-ace-watkins-glen-win-from/stories/20260510131 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/10/shane-van-gisbergen-remains-nascars-road-course-ace-watkins-glen-win-from/stories/20260510131#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 00:55:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/10/shane-van-gisbergen-remains-nascars-road-course-ace-watkins-glen-win-from/stories/20260510131 WATKINS GLEN, N.Y.  — Shane van Gisbergen insists his NASCAR road-course dominance is harder than it looks, and that he feels “a lot of pressure” to beat the best in stock-car racing. Shane Van Gisbergen celebrates after winning. Shane Van Gisbergen does a burn out after winning. Shane Van Gisbergen, center, celebrates with his team after winning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/10/walleye-drop-game-1-division-finals-4-1-rival-fort-wayne/stories/20260510123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/10/walleye-drop-game-1-division-finals-4-1-rival-fort-wayne/stories/20260510123#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 00:06:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/10/walleye-drop-game-1-division-finals-4-1-rival-fort-wayne/stories/20260510123 FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Toledo Walleye played well in stretches in Game 1 of the Central Division finals on Sunday, but the Fort Wayne Komets cashed in when they controlled the action at Memorial Coliseum. Toledo Walleye goaltender Carter Gylander makes a save in Game 1 of the Central Division finals. Toledo's Nick Andrews battles with Fort Wayne's Matt Copponi in Game 1 of the second round of the ECHL playoffs. Toledo's Will MacKinnon(4) battles with Austin Magera (24) in Game 1 of the Central Diviison finals. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/10/jeeno-thitikul-outlasts-yin-win-mizuho-americas-open-second-title-this-year/stories/20260510129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/10/jeeno-thitikul-outlasts-yin-win-mizuho-americas-open-second-title-this-year/stories/20260510129#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 23:00:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/10/jeeno-thitikul-outlasts-yin-win-mizuho-americas-open-second-title-this-year/stories/20260510129 WEST CALDWELL, N.J. — Jeeno Thitikul fought off one final challenge Sunday and pulled away with a pair of late birdies for a 3-under 69 to win the Mizuho Americas Open by four shots over Ruoning Yin, giving the Thai player her second LPGA Tour victory this year. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, poses for a picture with the trophy. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, center, is sprayed with champagne after winning the Mizuho Americas Open golf tournament. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, reacts after making a birdie putt on the 18th hole. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/10/norways-kristoffer-reitan-earns-2-shot-win-truist-championship-first-pga-victory/stories/20260510128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/10/norways-kristoffer-reitan-earns-2-shot-win-truist-championship-first-pga-victory/stories/20260510128#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 22:59:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/10/norways-kristoffer-reitan-earns-2-shot-win-truist-championship-first-pga-victory/stories/20260510128 CHARLOTTE, N.C.  — Norway’s Kristoffer Reitan shot 2-under 69 on Sunday to earn a two-shot win over Rickie Fowler and Nicolai Hojgaard at the Truist Championship for his first victory on the PGA Tour. Kristoffer Reitan, of Norway, waves after a birdie on the 15th hole. Kristoffer Reitan, of Norway, chips on to the green on the fifth hole. Kristoffer Reitan, of Norway, reacts after a putt on the second hole. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/10/clemens-rojas-lead-twins-5-4-victory-over-guardians/stories/20260510127 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/10/clemens-rojas-lead-twins-5-4-victory-over-guardians/stories/20260510127#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 22:20:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/10/clemens-rojas-lead-twins-5-4-victory-over-guardians/stories/20260510127 CLEVELAND — Kody Clemens had three hits and Kendry Rojas earned his first major league win with a strong outing in relief as the Minnesota Twins held off the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Sunday. Minnesota Twins' Kendry Rojas pitches. Minnesota Twins shortstop Brooks Lee, right, forces out Cleveland Guardians' Travis Bazzana, left, at second base and completes the throw to first base for the out on Patrick Bailey on a double play ball. Minnesota Twins first baseman Kody Clemens (2) catches a pop up hit for an out by Cleveland Guardians' Patrick Bailey. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/10/de-la-cruz-steer-help-reds-back-abbott-5-0-win-over-astros/stories/20260510126 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/10/de-la-cruz-steer-help-reds-back-abbott-5-0-win-over-astros/stories/20260510126#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 22:16:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/10/de-la-cruz-steer-help-reds-back-abbott-5-0-win-over-astros/stories/20260510126 CINCINNATI — Andrew Abbott allowed three hits in six sharp innings and Spencer Steer homered to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Houston Astros 5-0 on Sunday. Cincinnati Reds' Elly de la Cruz advances to third base on a double by teammate Sal Stewart. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott delivers during the first inning. Cincinnati Reds' JJ Bleday, left, and pitcher Graham Ashcraft high five at the end of the game.