The Cincinnati Reds beat the Texas Rangers 5-3 yesterday in Arlington in a game heard on WRBI. Tyler Stephenson’s two-run homer in the top of the 9th inning turned out to be the game-winner for Cincinnati. Spencer Steer and Elly De La Cruz also hit home runs for the Reds. Tony Santillan got the win in relief. And Emilio Pagan tossed a perfect 9th to earn his second save. Rhett Lowder makes the start for the Reds in the middle game of the series this evening. Airtime on 103.9 FM is 6:35.
The Charlotte Hornets handled the Indiana Pacers 129-108 in NBA action heard last evening on the Sports Voice. The loss snaps Indiana’s two-game winning streak. Paskal Siakam led all scorers with 30 points. The Pacers’ road trip wraps up tomorrow in Cleveland against the Cavaliers. Coverage on Easter Sunday begins at 5:30 p.m. on 103.9 FM and the WRBI App.
The NCAA men’s Final Four takes place this evening at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Illinois plays Connecticut in the opener, followed by Michigan and Arizona in the nightcap. Tonight’s winners play for the national championship Monday night.
Tulsa will face Auburn for the NIT championship. That title tilt will be played tomorrow night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
