BELLVILLE — Clear Fork showed at Highland that it can finish a game when the pressure rises. Now the Colts must bring that same focus to an opponent still searching for its first victory. After rallying for a 20–14 road win in Week 8, Clear Fork returns home Friday to face River Valley in a Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Colts enter at 6–2 overall and 3–2 in the MOAC. The Vikings are 0–8, but Clear Fork cannot afford to treat their r

CLEVELAND — Chase DeLauter’s introduction to the major leagues came with Cleveland’s season on the line. A year later, he is helping keep its World Series hopes alive. The Guardians’ rookie has become a dependable presence this postseason, delivering timely hits while showing the patience to let pitchers come to him. As Cleveland returns home with the American League Championship Series against Tampa Bay tied 1–1, DeLauter has given the lineup both production and composure. T

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — José Ramírez is human after all. Cleveland’s star third baseman had an uncharacteristic defensive lapse Tuesday night, and Tampa Bay made it costly. A three-run fourth inning supplied all the offense the Rays needed in a 3–1 victory over the Guardians in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Tropicana Field. The series is tied 1–1, with three crucial games ahead at Progressive Field. For Cleveland, the frustration was how quickly a scorel

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Cleveland Guardians are beginning to look like a team that knows exactly who it is. After surviving three consecutive elimination games against Chicago, Cleveland carried that resolve into the American League Championship Series on Monday night, rallying past Tampa Bay 7–3 at Tropicana Field to take a 1–0 series lead. The Guardians finished with 14 hits and scored in each of the final four innings. The victory offered a compelling picture of a roste

CLEVELAND, Ohio — From the brink of elimination to the doorstep of the World Series, the Cleveland Guardians have once again reminded baseball fans why October is unlike any other month in sports. After completing a remarkable comeback against the Chicago White Sox in the American League Division Series, Cleveland now turns its attention to the Tampa Bay Rays in a best-of-seven American League Championship Series beginning Monday night at Tropicana Field. The matchup features

CHICAGO, Ill. — Down but never out. Just 24 hours after keeping their postseason dreams alive, the Cleveland Guardians delivered another gutsy performance Thursday night, rallying past the Chicago White Sox 9-5 in Game 4 of the American League Division Series at Rate Field. After dropping the first two games of the best-of-five series at Progressive Field, Cleveland has now stormed back with consecutive victories on Chicago's home turf, setting up a winner-take-all Game 5 Sat

CHICAGO, Ill. — The Cleveland Guardians weren't ready to pack their bags and head home for the winter just yet. With their season hanging by a thread and facing elimination Wednesday afternoon, the Guardians delivered their biggest offensive performance of the postseason, defeating the Chicago White Sox 9-3 in Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Rate Field. The victory cuts Chicago's advantage to 2-1 in the best-of-five series and gives Cleveland another opportun