http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:24:03 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/12/mud-hens-softball-day-inspires-young-girls-dream-big/stories/20260611086 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/12/mud-hens-softball-day-inspires-young-girls-dream-big/stories/20260611086#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/12/mud-hens-softball-day-inspires-young-girls-dream-big/stories/20260611086 For University of Oklahoma right fielder Ella Parker, watching more than 100 girls field ground balls and take swings at Fifth Third Field reminded her of her younger self — a girl with a glove, a dream, and a love for softball. The Toledo Mud Hens hosted their third annual softball day at Fifth Third Field, featuring a camp and panel led by University of Oklahoma softball player Ella Parker on June 10. Panelists at the Mud Hens Softball Day field questions from girls who attended the panel on June 10 at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo. Oklahoma University softball player Ella Parker speaks to girls at the Mud Hens Softball Day on June 10 at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/11/2-time-cy-young-winner-tarik-skubal-tigers-rotation-guardians/stories/20260611096 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/11/2-time-cy-young-winner-tarik-skubal-tigers-rotation-guardians/stories/20260611096#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:08:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/11/2-time-cy-young-winner-tarik-skubal-tigers-rotation-guardians/stories/20260611096 DETROIT — Two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit’s starting lineup Saturday against Cleveland. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal winds up to throw in a rehab start for the West Michigan Whitecaps against the Dayton Dragons in Comstock Park, Mich., on June 7. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal warms up in the bullpen before throwing in a rehab start for the West Michigan Whitecaps against the Dayton Dragons in Comstock Park, Mich., on June 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/11/tigers-hit-6-homers-11-0-rout-twins/stories/20260611095 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/11/tigers-hit-6-homers-11-0-rout-twins/stories/20260611095#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:04:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/11/tigers-hit-6-homers-11-0-rout-twins/stories/20260611095 DETROIT — Spencer Torkelson hit one of Detroit's six homers and the Tigers rolled to an 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Detroit Tigers' Spencer Torkelson, right, celebrates with teammate Colt Keith at home plates after hitting a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning of a baseball game on June 11 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Spencer Torkelson hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning of a baseball game on June 11 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Spencer Torkelson, right, celebrates with teammate Colt Keith at home plates after hitting a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning of a baseball game on June 11 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game on June 11 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle runs to third base against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game on June 11 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/11/late-home-run-pushes-st-paul-past-mud-hens/stories/20260611105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/11/late-home-run-pushes-st-paul-past-mud-hens/stories/20260611105#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:10:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/11/late-home-run-pushes-st-paul-past-mud-hens/stories/20260611105 A ninth-inning run pushed the visiting St. Paul Saints over the Toledo Mud Hens 1-0 as both teams got solid pitching on Thursday at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Gage Workman slides back to first as St. Paul’s Aaron Sabato jumps to make the catch during a baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on June 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/11/photo-gallery-perrysburg-baseball-faces-cincinnati-moeller-playoffs/stories/20260611102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/11/photo-gallery-perrysburg-baseball-faces-cincinnati-moeller-playoffs/stories/20260611102#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:33:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/11/photo-gallery-perrysburg-baseball-faces-cincinnati-moeller-playoffs/stories/20260611102 AKRON — Perrysburg battled every inning before falling just short against Cincinnati Moeller in the Division 1 Ohio High School Athletic Assoc. semifinals on Thursday at 717 Credit Union Park. Perrysburg catcher Asher Lattimore can’t make the tag on the Cincinnati Moeller runner in the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Perrysburg players are dejected after their comeback falls short against Cincinnati Moeller the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal at 717 Credit Union Park in Akron, Ohio. Cincinnati Moeller batter Teagan Cumberland takes a big swing against Perrysburg in the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. The Perrysburg dugout celebrates as they mount a comeback against Cincinnati Moeller the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Perrysburg first baseman Preston Faris can’t tag the Cincinnati Moeller runner the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Perrysburg players wear rally caps as they mount a late-inning comeback against Cincinnati Moeller the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Perrysburg base runner Andrew Charpie celebrates getting into third base against Cincinnati Moeller the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Perrysburg relief pitcher Andrew Charpie is disappointed in his effort against Cincinnati Moeller the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Cincinnati Moeller players celebrate scoring against Perrysburg in the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Perrysburg catcher Asher Lattimore can’t make the tag on the Cincinnati Moeller runner in the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Perrysburg catcher Asher Lattimore can’t make the tag on the Cincinnati Moeller runner in the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Perrysburg catcher Asher Lattimore frames a strike against Cincinnati Moeller the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Perrysburg catcher Asher Lattimore frames a strike against Cincinnati Moeller the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Perrysburg dugout players celebrate against Cincinnati Moeller the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Perrysburg base runner Andrew Charpie celebrates getting into third base against Cincinnati Moeller the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Perrysburg’s Andrew Charpie comes on to pitch in relief against Cincinnati Moeller the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Perrysburg’s Lucas Graham is safe on passed ball against Cincinnati Moeller the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Perrysburg infielder Brayden Heitmeyer watches his throw to first come in late as a Cincinnati Moeller baserunner is safe behind him at third base in the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Perrysburg runner Lucas Graham is out at second base as Reggie Watson celebrates for Cincinnati Moeller the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Cincinnati Moeller infielder Reggie Watson fires a throw to complete a critical double play late in the game with Perrysburg threatening to take the lead in the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Perrysburg pitcher Tyler Palmer hurls against Cincinnati Moeller the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Cincinnati Moeller pitcher Matt Ponatoski hurls against Perrysburg in the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Perrysburg infielder Ryan Rettig tries to make the play against Cincinnati Moeller the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Young fans cheer Perrysburg against Cincinnati Moeller the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal at 717 Credit Union Park. Cincinnati Moeller baserunner Reggie Watson steals second base against Perrysburg the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. Perrysburg manager Dave Hall greets Cincinnati Moeller before the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal at 717 Credit Union Park. Perrysburg batter Brayden Heitmeyer takes a big cut against Cincinnati Moeller the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/11/mexico-world-cup-start-south-africa/stories/20260611101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/11/mexico-world-cup-start-south-africa/stories/20260611101#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:55:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/11/mexico-world-cup-start-south-africa/stories/20260611101 MEXICO CITY — Mexico made an immediate impression on the largest World Cup in history, giving the roaring home crowd at the iconic Azteca Stadium a huge jolt of excitement four years after a major disappointment. Mexico's Raul Jimenez, left, jumps for the ball with South Africa's Ime Okon during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City on June 11. Mexico's Julian Quinones (16) celebrates with Israel Reyes after scoring their opening goal against South Africa during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City on June 11. South Africa's Iqraam Rayners, left, controls the ball against Mexico's Alvaro Fidalgo during the first half in the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City on June 11. Mexico's Roberto Alvarado vies for the ball with South Africa's Aubrey Modiba, left, during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City on June 11. Mexico's Raul Jimenez celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City on June 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/11/perrysburg-baseball-falls-cincinnati-moeller-high-scoring-state-semifinal/stories/20260611092 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/11/perrysburg-baseball-falls-cincinnati-moeller-high-scoring-state-semifinal/stories/20260611092#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:12:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/11/perrysburg-baseball-falls-cincinnati-moeller-high-scoring-state-semifinal/stories/20260611092 AKRON — Four separate two-run innings helped Cincinnati Moeller outlast Perrysburg, 8-6, at 7 17 Credit Union Park on Thursday, ending the Yellow Jackets’ season in the OHSAA Division I baseball state semifinals for the third consecutive year. Perrysburg catcher Asher Lattimore can’t stop Cincinnati Moeller from breaking the scoring open in the first inning in the Division I high school baseball semifinal at 7 17 Credit Union Stadium in Akron. Perrysburg’s Andrew Charpie comes on to pitch in relief against Cincinnati Moeller the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal at 717 Credit Union Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in Akron, Ohio. Perrysburg players celebrate against Cincinnati Moeller the Division 1 high school baseball semifinal at 717 Credit Union Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in Akron, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/11/photo-gallery-liberty-benton-baseball-vs-columbus-academy/stories/20260611087 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/11/photo-gallery-liberty-benton-baseball-vs-columbus-academy/stories/20260611087#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:45:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/11/photo-gallery-liberty-benton-baseball-vs-columbus-academy/stories/20260611087 CANTON — Liberty-Benton baseball loss to Columbus Academy 5-2 in the OHSAA Division V state tournament semifinals on Thursday at Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium. Liberty-Benton pitcher Jackson Knepper hurls against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Columbus Academy pitcher Cooper Leibas hurls against Liberty-Benton in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton baserunner Reid Irwin is safe at first against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton pitcher Jackson Knepper throws with all his might against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Young Liberty-Benton dugout managers enjoy the game against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton's Zach Elchert scores against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton manager Matt Rader instructs his batter against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Columbus Academy pitcher Cooper Leibas scrambles to filed the ball against Liberty-Benton in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton pitcher Jackson Knepper throws from the stretch against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton outfielder Connor Barbara dives for the out against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton fans cheer against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton baserunner Grady LAtta celebrates getting to third base against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Columbus Academy pitcher Cooper Leibas scrambles to filed the ball against Liberty-Benton in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Columbus Academy fans cheer against Liberty-Benton in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton pitcher Jackson Knepper scrambles to field a bunt against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton third baseman Zach Elchert throws across the infield against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton infielder Taden Troyer can't believe the call against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton outfielder Connor Barbara makes the out against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton batter Jackson Knepper is brushed back by the pitch against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton catcher Kooper Leatherman makes the out at homeplate to the dismay of Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton catcher Kooper Leatherman makes the out at homeplate to the dismay of Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton catcher Kooper Leatherman makes the out at homeplate to the dismay of Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton infielder Taden Troyer snaps a throw to first base against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton infielder Taden Troyer snaps a throw to first base against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton fans cheer their team against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton batter Zach Elchert takes a ball off the chin against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Columbus Academy pitccher Cooper Leibman celebrates defeating Liberty-Benton in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton players console each other after losing to Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/11/l-b-baseball-state-semifinal/stories/20260611080 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/11/l-b-baseball-state-semifinal/stories/20260611080#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:05:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/11/l-b-baseball-state-semifinal/stories/20260611080 CANTON — A program-best postseason run for the Liberty-Benton baseball team came to a close in the OHSAA Division V state tournament semifinals on Thursday, as power hitting propelled Columbus Academy to a 5-2 win at Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium. Liberty-Benton batter Jackson Knepper is brushed back by the pitch against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Jackson Knepper pitches for Liberty-Benton against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Columbus Academy pitcher Cooper Leibas scrambles to fieldthe ball against Liberty-Benton in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. Liberty-Benton's Zach Elchert scores against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/10/justin-verlander-draws-capacity-crowd-despite-toledo-mud-hens-loss-to-st-paul/stories/20260610111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/10/justin-verlander-draws-capacity-crowd-despite-toledo-mud-hens-loss-to-st-paul/stories/20260610111#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:08:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/10/justin-verlander-draws-capacity-crowd-despite-toledo-mud-hens-loss-to-st-paul/stories/20260610111 A capacity crowd at Fifth Third Field saw three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander make his second rehab start with the Toledo Mud Hens. Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws the ball during a baseball game against St. Paul at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on June 10. Toledo’s Max Clark hits the ball during a baseball game against St. Paul at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on June 10. Thousands of baseball fans watch as Toledo plays St. Paul in a baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on June 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/10/briggs-verlander-rocked-on-electric-night-in-toledo/stories/20260610115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/10/briggs-verlander-rocked-on-electric-night-in-toledo/stories/20260610115#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:00:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/10/briggs-verlander-rocked-on-electric-night-in-toledo/stories/20260610115 The last time Justin Verlander pitched in Toledo, the dinosaur was the sideshow. Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander sits in the dugout during Toledo's game against St. Paul at Fifth Third Field on June 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/10/tatis-hits-2nd-homer-season-padres-5-4-win-reds/stories/20260610114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/10/tatis-hits-2nd-homer-season-padres-5-4-win-reds/stories/20260610114#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:10:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/10/tatis-hits-2nd-homer-season-padres-5-4-win-reds/stories/20260610114 SAN DIEGO — Fernando Tatis Jr. hit just his second home run of the season with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the San Diego Padres to a 5-4 win against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. has a cooler dumped over him by Ty France after he hit a walk-off home run during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on June 10 in San Diego. San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) hits an RBI single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on June 10 in San Diego. San Diego Padres' Jackson Merrill (3) celebrates after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on June 10 in San Diego. San Diego Padres' Gavin Sheets hits an RBI double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on June 10 in San Diego. San Diego Padres second baseman Fernando Tatis Jr. throws past Cincinnati Reds' Nathaniel Lowe (31) as he tries to turn a double play during the sixth inning of a baseball game on June 10 in San Diego. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/10/yankees-topple-guardians-8-4-finish-3-game-sweep/stories/20260610113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/10/yankees-topple-guardians-8-4-finish-3-game-sweep/stories/20260610113#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:01:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/10/yankees-topple-guardians-8-4-finish-3-game-sweep/stories/20260610113 CLEVELAND — Jazz Chisholm Jr. drove in three runs, Carlos Rodón shook off a leadoff homer to pitch six solid innings and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep over Cleveland by beating the Guardians 8-4 on Wednesday. New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. is congratulated in the dugout after scoring a run on an error by Cleveland Guardians second basemen Travis Bazzana during the second inning of a baseball game on June 10 in Cleveland. New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rondon delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians on June 10 in Cleveland. Cleveland Guardians' Angel Martinez runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rondon during the first inning of a baseball game on June 10 in Cleveland. New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rondon, rear, and first baseman Ben Rice reach for a ball hit by Cleveland Guardians' Travis Bazzana during the first inning of a baseball game against on June 10 in Cleveland. Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees on June 10 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/06/10/briggs-college-baseball-s-most-dominant-team-had-a-perrysburg-connection/stories/20260610093 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/06/10/briggs-college-baseball-s-most-dominant-team-had-a-perrysburg-connection/stories/20260610093#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:54:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/06/10/briggs-college-baseball-s-most-dominant-team-had-a-perrysburg-connection/stories/20260610093 They are the Big Red, and, yes, they are a machine, the best college sports team you don’t know about. The Denison University baseball team celebrates its walk-off win to clinch the Division III College World Series. Denison pitcher Will Rettig, a 2022 Perrysburg High School grad and the ace of the Big Red's championship staff. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/10/liberty-benton-baseball-ready-for-program-first-state-tournament-run/stories/20260609105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/10/liberty-benton-baseball-ready-for-program-first-state-tournament-run/stories/20260609105#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:07:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/10/liberty-benton-baseball-ready-for-program-first-state-tournament-run/stories/20260609105 FINDLAY — Liberty-Benton baseball coach Matt Rader knew he had something special when his team delivered a district championship for the first time since 1997. The 2026 Liberty-Benton High School baseball team celebrates a regional title. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/10/perrysburg-baseball-looking-to-capitalize-on-3rd-straight-state-tournament-appea/stories/20260609112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/10/perrysburg-baseball-looking-to-capitalize-on-3rd-straight-state-tournament-appea/stories/20260609112#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:06:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/10/perrysburg-baseball-looking-to-capitalize-on-3rd-straight-state-tournament-appea/stories/20260609112 The Perrysburg baseball team is embarking on a third straight state tournament appearance after finding multiple ways to win throughout the postseason. Perrysburg's Asher Lattimore (20) and Andrew Charpie (22) celebrate after tagging out Jackson at home plate to end the top of the sixth inning during a Division I baseball regional final at Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium in Canton on Thursday, June 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/09/mud-hens-open-homestand-with-big-win-over-st-paul/stories/20260609115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/09/mud-hens-open-homestand-with-big-win-over-st-paul/stories/20260609115#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:16:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/09/mud-hens-open-homestand-with-big-win-over-st-paul/stories/20260609115 The Toledo Mud Hens began their homestand against the St. Paul Saints on Tuesday with a convincing 12-4 victory at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Jace Jung hits the ball 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/walleye/2026/06/09/walleye-reveal-protected-list-heading-into-offseason/stories/20260609111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/09/walleye-reveal-protected-list-heading-into-offseason/stories/20260609111#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:58:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/09/walleye-reveal-protected-list-heading-into-offseason/stories/20260609111 The Toledo Walleye protected all eligible players from the 2025-26 playoff roster when the team turned in its protected list to the ECHL on Tuesday. Toledo’s Conlan Keenan was not on the Walleye playoff roster but is included on the protected list heading into the offseason. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/09/3-run-7th-inning-sinks-whiteford-softball-state-quarterfinals/stories/20260609104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/09/3-run-7th-inning-sinks-whiteford-softball-state-quarterfinals/stories/20260609104#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:33:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/09/3-run-7th-inning-sinks-whiteford-softball-state-quarterfinals/stories/20260609104 NOVI, Mich. — For six innings, Whiteford softball had the defending MHSAA Division 3 state champions on the ropes. Whiteford’s Avy Wood beats the throw home to score against Grass Lake. Whiteford coach Matt VanBrandt encourages his players against Grass Lake. Whiteford pitcher Peyton Welch hurls against Grass Lake. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/09/simon-envisioning-mac-contention-bgsu-mens-basketball/stories/20260609093 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/09/simon-envisioning-mac-contention-bgsu-mens-basketball/stories/20260609093#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:16:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/09/simon-envisioning-mac-contention-bgsu-mens-basketball/stories/20260609093 BOWLING GREEN — For Bowling Green State University men’s basketball coach Todd Simon, a recent contract extension is planned to serve as a launching point for higher goals within the program. Bowling Green coach Todd Simon leads his team during a men’s college basketball game between Bowling Green State University and Bethany College at BGSU’s Stroh Center in Bowling Green on Nov. 6, 2025. Josiah Shackelford of Bowling Green attempts to shoot as Angelo Brizzi of Buffalo blocks him during a men’s college basketball game at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green on Jan. 27. Assistant coach Lourawls Nairn, Jr., during men’s basketball practice at Bowling Green State University in the Stroh Center in Bowling Green on Sept. 23, 2024.