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Fresh faces on floor for Toledo women
For the University of Toledo women’s basketball team, there will be plenty of new faces on the court this season. The Rockets welcome two transfers in Tyra Carlsten-Handberg and Nakiah Black as well as three freshmen in Jaela Johnson, Sophia Fortner, and Lexi Lance. Toledo center Kaayla McIntyre puts up a shot against Wright State during a WNIT game in March at Savage Arena. THE BLADE/JEREMY… → Read More
Toledo can't get anything going in loss to Fresno State
FRESNO, Calif. — A trip west for the University of Toledo football team quickly went off-script. Fresno State scored 42 unanswered points at one point as Toledo fell 49-27 to the Bulldogs in a nonconference game Saturday at Bulldog Stadium. Making matters worse, Toledo starting quarterback Mitch Guadagni was knocked out of the game with an injury and was unable to play in the second half.… → Read More
Toledo can't get anything going in loss to Fresno State
FRESNO, Calif. — A trip west for the University of Toledo football team quickly went off-script. Fresno State scored 42 unanswered points at one point as Toledo fell 49-27 to the Bulldogs in a nonconference game Saturday at Bulldog Stadium. Making matters worse, Toledo starting quarterback Mitch Guadagni was knocked out of the game with an injury and was unable to play in the second half.… → Read More
Toledo falls to No. 21 Miami at the Glass Bowl
Toledo's Diontae Johnson scores the first Rockets touchdown in the first half against Miami during the football game at the University of Toledo's Glass Bowl in Toledo. BLADE/LORI KING Enlarge The University of Toledo football team dug itself a big early hole against No. 21 Miami on Saturday, but still stood toe-to-toe with the Hurricanes in the third quarter, much like last season’s matchup… → Read More
Mud Hens clinch division title, first playoff berth since 2007
With a 10-5 win Sunday against the Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park coupled with a loss by the Indianapolis Indians, the Toledo Mud Hens have earned their first International League division title since 2007 and with it a return to the playoffs for the first time in more than a decade. The Mud Hens scored five runs in the third and fifth innings to win their third straight game in the series… → Read More
Toledo routs VMI in season opener
After missing a majority of last season with a broken leg, University of Toledo senior receiver Cody Thompson wasted little time making his presence felt in his return to the field in the Rockets’ 2018 opener Saturday against Virginia Military Institute at the Glass Bowl. It just happened his first impactful play came on special teams. Thompson lined up in the middle of Toledo’s punt block… → Read More
Mud Hens lose 4-3 in crucial game at Indianapolis
Mud Hens outfielder Christin Stewart, pictured in an earlier game this season, homered in a 4-3 loss at Indianapolis on Wednesday. BLADE PHOTO Enlarge Christin Stewart homered and drove in three runs, but his effort was not enough as the Mud Hens fell 4-3 to Indianapolis on Wednesday afternoon at Victory Field. Stewart’s two-run shot in the fifth inning gave the Mud Hens a 3-1 lead, but… → Read More
5 things that need to go right for Toledo this season
Toledo looks to defend its Mid-American Conference title from last season. BLADE/LORI KING Enlarge With the University of Toledo football team picked to finish second in the Mid-American Conference West division by both coaches and the media, the Rockets are primed for another solid season. But what has to go right for this season to be a success for Toledo: 1) Starting QB has to lead the… → Read More
Huffman homer lifts Mud Hens over Clippers
Thick in the middle of a playoff push, Toledo Mud Hens designated hitter Chad Huffman blasted a two-out, two-run home run in the eighth inning of Toledo’s 3-2 win over Columbus on Sunday at Fifth Third Field. Huffman, visibly hobbled by a foot injury, said he is not going to let a little pain keep him out of what should be an intriguing stretch run as the Mud Hens chase an International League… → Read More
Mud Hens fall as Louisville rallies late
Mud Hens pitcher Matt Hall delivers during a game against the Rochester Red Wings earlier this season. Hall pitched well, but the Mud Hens fell 5-2 at Louisville on Thursday night. BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH Enlarge What started as a pitcher’s duel between the Toledo Mud Hens and Louisville Bats on Thursday night at Louisville Slugger Field ended up being a decisive 5-2 victory for Louisville. The… → Read More
Mud Hens earn comeback win over Indianapolis
Toledo Mud Hens outfielder Christin Stewart laced a bases-clearing double in the sixth inning that proved to be the difference in a come-from-behind, 7-6 win over the Indianapolis Indians on Sunday at Fifth Third Field. After trailing 5-0 at one point, the Mud Hens battled back for the victory and salvaged a split of the four-game series with the Indians, inching up to 3.5 games behind… → Read More
Lewicki, Stewart lead Mud Hens to win at Norfolk
Artie Lewicki pitched 7 scoreless innings in Sunday's Mud Hens win at Norfolk. BLADE/SAMANTHA MADAR Enlarge Christin Stewart hit a three-run home run in the top of the eighth inning and three Toledo Mud Hens pitchers combined to shut out the Norfolk Tides in a 3-0 win Sunday at Harbor Park. Mud Hens starter Artie Lewicki was masterful in seven shutout innings, allowing just one hit and one walk,… → Read More
Mud Hens fall at Durham for sixth straight loss
The Toledo Mud Hens’ struggles continued as a four-run fifth inning was the difference in a 6-3 loss to the Durham Bulls on Thursday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The loss is the sixth straight for Toledo as they were swept in three games by the Bulls. The Mud Hens have fallen out of first place in the International League’s West Division. With wins by Indianapolis and Columbus earlier in… → Read More
Henderson stays positive despite falling short at Marathon Classic
Sunday was just one of those dreaded days for Brooke Henderson in the final round of the Marathon Classic at Highland Meadows Golf Club. After sharing the lead through two rounds and leading all by herself after three, the 20-year-old Canadian and six-time LPGA Tour winner found herself in position to claim the title. Brooke Henderson tees off on No. 18 in the final round of the Marathon Classic… → Read More
Mud Hens take back first place with win at Indianapolis
Matt Hall was effective in his first start with the Mud Hens as Toledo benefited from four home runs in a 9-2 win Sunday against the Indianapolis Indians at Victory Field. With the win, the Mud Hens move back into first place in the International League’s West Division by ½ game over the Indians. Toledo notched 12 hits and limited Indianapolis to just five. Christin Stewart hit his 16th homer of… → Read More
Mud Hens fall out of first with loss at Indianapolis
Indianapolis got a two-out, two-run single from Sean Rodriguez in the seventh inning that lifted the host Indians to a 5-4 win Saturday over the Toledo Mud Hens at Victory Field. With the win, the Indians knocked the Mud Hens out of first place in the International League’s West Division and moved ½ game ahead of Toledo. Jacob Robson continued his torrid start to July with a four-hit game,… → Read More
Krizan's heroics lift Mud Hens to 5-3 win at Indianapolis
Jason Krizan came up with a three-run double with two outs in the top of the ninth inning to lift the Toledo Mud Hens to a 5-3 victory against the host Indianapolis Indians on Thursday night at Victory Field. The win gives the Mud Hens a 1½-game lead over the Indians in the International League West Division. Toledo's Jason Krizan, pictured earlier this season, was 3-for-5 in the Mud Hens' 5-3… → Read More
Three-run seventh inning sparks Mud Hens' win over Bats
Toledo outfielder Jason Krizan and catcher Grayson Greiner homered in the seventh inning as the Mud Hens topped Louisville 3-2 on Friday night at Louisville Slugger Field. The win snaps a two-game losing skid for Toledo, which lost Wednesday and Thursday at Columbus. Toledo's Jason Krizan, shown in a game earlier this season, belted a 2-run home run to help the Mud Hens win Friday. Phillip Ervin… → Read More
Mud Hens drop second straight contest to Clippers
Columbus Clipper Nellie Rodriguez laced a two-out, two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning that proved to be the difference in a 6-5 win over the Toledo Mud Hens on Thursday night at Huntington Park. Toledo got one run back in the top of the ninth, but was unable to complete a late comeback. Toledo’s Jason Krizan was stranded at second base as Mike Gerber struck out to end the game. It… → Read More
Mud Hens top Columbus in final game of long homestand
The Toledo Mud Hens recorded 15 hits and rode a four-run third inning to an 8-3 win over the Columbus Clippers on Tuesday at Fifth Third Field, snapping a three-game losing skid in the final game of a nine-game homestand. What happened: For the second straight game the Clippers scored a first-inning run, this one on a wild pitch that scored Drew Maggi. Columbus then added a run in the second… → Read More