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The Old Lefthander & Me: Stories of Joe Nuxhall [HYBRID EVENT]
Join long-time Cincinnati Enquirer TV columnist and 1975 Ohio University graduate John Kiesewetter as he tells his favorite stories from his new book about his conversations with Joe Nuxhall about… Read More
![Fifth year outfielder Isaiah Peterson (5) at the plate in Ohio's game against Western Michigan on May 19.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-19-at-8.10.07-PM-900x422.png)
Bobcats swat three home runs, take game one over Western Michigan
By: Carl Blalock
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – It may have been sunny and pleasant sitting in the stands at Bob Wren Stadium, but if you were sitting beyond the outfield fence, it was… Read More
![Ohio Baseball's Mason Minzey prepares to swing his bat, looking to get on base.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-08-at-2.11.35-PM-900x422.png)
Ohio Baseball earns dominant 12-4 victory in series opener against Akron
By: Maria Monesi
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Ohio Baseball began its four game series against Akron Saturday afternoon. The Bobcats were on a roll in the bottom of the first inning where they… Read More
![Ohio's AJ Rausch (7) celebrates as Xavier Haendiges (3) dives into home in the seventh inning of the Bobcats' game against Kent State on March 19, 2022.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WOUB-article-featured-pic-900x422.png)
Ohio Baseball splits high-scoring doubleheader with Kent State on Saturday
By: Darayus Sethna
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) –– It was a cold, cloudy and windy day in Athens Saturday when the Ohio Bobcats played host to the Kent State Golden Flashes for an afternoon… Read More
![San Diego Padres left fielder Allen Cordoba passes a logo for Play Ball, an initiative from Major League Baseball and USA Baseball, during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in 2017 in San Diego.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/MLBLockoutEnds-fc4a61c95799c05251074ccc46c621c23ca7a1bb-scaled-e1646949578645-900x422.jpg)
MLB and players agree to a new labor contract, paving the way to a full 2022 season
By: Jonathan Franklin | NPR
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Updated March 10, 2022 at 4:48 PM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have reached a tentative agreement Thursday on a new collective… Read More
![Huntington Park in Columbus from the outside of a gate](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/shutterstock_486746077-e1646244028427-900x422.jpg)
No Opening Day at Ohio’s MLB ballparks, but the minor leagues will still play ball
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — While the major leagues won’t be playing ball on Opening Day March 31 because talks have broken down between the MLB and the players… Read More
![Clinic participants and volunteers gather for a group picture following the Copperheads hitting and pitching clinic on June 27, 2021 at the Athens sandlot fields.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/image-900x422.png)
Southern Ohio Copperheads Give Back To Community Through Youth Clinics
By: Bryan Kurp
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Southern Ohio Copperheads are still involved in the community even though the COVID-19 pandemic canceled their season for a second-straight year. The Copperheads are holding pitching… Read More
![Legendary baseball player Hank Aaron has died at the age of 86.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/hank-aaron-ca6d0e1f36f391d6af662251aeb2b914dc1bb395-scaled-e1611338476824-900x422.jpg)
Hank Aaron, Baseball’s Legendary Slugger, Dies At 86
By: Bill Chappell | NPR
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“Hammerin’ Hank” was 86. He shattered Babe Ruth’s home run record in 1974, defying the poverty and racism that threatened to diminish him.
![In this Wednesday, April 7, 2010, file photo, Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan acknowledges the crowd after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch prior to the Reds' baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, in Cincinnati.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AP20286551716785-e1602525561297-900x422.jpg)
Joe Morgan, Driving Force Of Big Red Machine, Dies At 77
By: Associated Press
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CINCINNATI (AP) — The Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan has died. A family spokesman says he died at his home Sunday in Danville, California. Morgan was suffering from… Read More
![Cleveland Indians' Franmil Reyes celebrates with Cleveland Indians' Jordan Luplow (8) after hitting a three-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Geoff Hartlieb during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. The Indians won the game 8-6.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/AP20272028137288-scaled-e1601318633745-900x422.jpg)
Baseball Made It, So Far, Through A Pandemic. Football Hopes To Follow
By: Tom Goldman | NPR
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After a rocky start to the Major League Baseball season, it’s on to the playoffs. MLB has gone almost a month without a player testing positive for the coronavirus. The NFL hopes to replicate that.
![Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor, left, is congratulated by Cesar Hernandez after hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning during a preseason baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Monday, July 20, 2020, in Cleveland.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/AP_20203034864725-scaled-e1595428463742-900x422.jpg)
Cleveland Players, Owner Meet To Discuss Potential Name Change
By: Associated Press
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Players from the Cleveland Indians have met with owner Paul Dolan to discuss a potential name change for the team. The club has been called the Indians… Read More
![A pitch clock behind home plate at Scottsdale Stadium in Arizona, spring training home of the San Francisco Giants. As part of Major League Baseball's efforts to increase the game's pace of play, pitch clocks were used on an experimental basis at some spring training games. But the experiment ended in mid-March.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/pitchclock-1f925262b96dd89af95ed8a03d805a2968550f95-e1553705308376-900x422.jpg)
America’s Favorite Pastime Is Back — And Some Wish It Would Just Hurry Up!
By: Tom Goldman | NPR
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As baseball tries to appeal to a younger audience, there’s concern the long game times may drive away that demographic. So MLB is experimenting with speeding games up and eliminating downtime.
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New Coach Gives Athens Baseball An Early Start – Indoors
By: Connor Kurek
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Athens baseball training for the 2018 season is in full swing – but indoors, with a new coach and seven starter spots to fill. Todd Nuzum, 53, found out in… Read More
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Pete Rose’s Statue Unveiled
By: via CNNNewsource
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Pete Rose has forever been ingrained in the minds of Reds fans for what he did on the field. Now, “Charlie Hustle’s” legacy will live on forever in statue form. Rose joined… Read More
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Ohio Falls to Kentucky in NCAA Baseball Regional
By: Alex Harrison
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With the Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Year on the mound and seven batters hitting over .300, the Kentucky Wildcats were not a surprise for Ohio coach Rob Smith. “They’re… Read More
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Ohio Baseball Rides Late Rally to Secure the MAC Championship
By: Russ Heltman
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The No.5 Seeded Ohio Bobcats stormed back from a late deficit to beat the No.3 seeded Eastern Michigan Eagles 7-4, securing the team’s second Mid-American Conference Title in the past… Read More
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Bobcats Eliminate Kent State, Advance to MAC Championship
By: Nick Ursini
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For the second time in the past three years, the Ohio Bobcats have a chance to win the Mid-American Conference after defeating Kent State 7-2. Their second win over the… Read More
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Ohio Baseball Defeats MAC Top-Seed Kent State
By: Russ Heltman
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The No. 5-seeded Ohio Baseball team (29-26) has earned a spot in the Mid-American Conference Tournament winner’s bracket final after defeating the No. 1-seeded Kent State Golden Flashes (36-17) 5-3… Read More
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OU Baseball Moves on in MAC Championships
By: Mary Ryznar
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The No. 5-seeded Ohio baseball team (28-26) came out with a 4-3 win over No. 4-seeded Ball State (30-27) in the 2017 Mid-American Conference Championship opener on Wednesday (May 24)… Read More
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Ohio Baseball Falls to Rival Marshall
By: Mary Ryznar
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It’s been almost a month since Ohio baseball (22-25) played longtime rival Marshall (25-23). The teams competed in early April when Marshall recorded a 12-9 win in on April 12… Read More
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Ohio takes Game One of Weekend Series Against BGSU
By: Mary Ryznar
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Ohio baseball (20-23, 7-9 MAC) took the first of three games against Bowling Green State University after defeating the Falcons 9-1 in game one of the weekend series. The Bobcats… Read More
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Michael Klein Stabilizes Ohio on the Mound and at the Plate
By: Nick Ursini
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Redshirt Junior Michael Klein is doing something for Ohio that has not been done since Logan Cozart. Klein is not only contributing to the Ohio baseball team both at the… Read More
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Ohio Wins Battle of the Bricks
By: Joseph Hennessy
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The Ohio Bobcats (19-20) defeated Miami University (16-25) 3-2 Sunday at Bob Wren Stadium to close out their three-game series and get them one game closer to .500 on the… Read More
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Ohio Downs Miami in Back-and-Forth Contest
By: Nick Ursini
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Deadlocked at five in the seventh inning, pinch-hitter Nick Bredeson smoked a two-out, three-run double to left field to help the Bobcats beat Miami 9-5 in the first of their… Read More
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Jake Rudnicki Wins MAC Pitcher of the Week
By: Nick Ursini
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Junior Jake Rudnicki took home the Mid-American Conference Pitcher of the week after his stellar performance on the mound for Ohio. Rudnicki helped Ohio (19-20, 5-7 MAC) finish with three… Read More
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