After an uneven start to the 2026 season, Andrew Abbott is beginning to look like the pitcher who earned All-Star recognition a year ago. The left-hander continued his resurgence Sunday against the Houston Astros, firing six scoreless innings in the Cincinnati Reds’ 5-0 win at Great American Ball Park. Abbott allowed only three hits, walked one, and struck out five, including multiple punchouts of Yordan Alvarez, while never allowing a Houston runner to reach scoring position. The Stone Shields Show sponsors: Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com The outing pushed Abbott’s scoreless innings streak to 16.2 innings, a dominant stretch that has completely changed the tone around his season. Just a couple weeks ago, his ERA sat north of five and questions lingered about whether he could rediscover the command and confidence that made him one of Cincinnati’s most dependable starters in 2025. Now, Abbott looks composed again, locating his fastball on the corners and mixing his breaking pitches effectively to keep hitters off balance. What stands out most during this run is efficiency. Abbott needed only 85 pitches to complete six innings against Houston, and he retired nine consecutive batters during one stretch of the game. The Astros, despite featuring dangerous bats like Alvarez and Jose Altuve, never generated sustained pressure. For the Reds, Abbott’s resurgence could not come at a better time. Cincinnati has battled inconsistency early this season, but strong starting pitching remains the club’s clearest path back into the National League Central race. If Abbott continues to resemble the pitcher who broke onto the scene with historic scoreless streaks as a rookie in 2023, the Reds rotation suddenly becomes a major strength again. Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Holy (Trap). Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Exercise (Rock). #Bengals #Reds #TheStoneShieldsShow
Astros starter Peter Lambert delivered a strong outing against the Seattle Mariners, working 7 innings while allowing 6 hits, 3 earned runs, 1 walk, and striking out 6. Lambert attacked the zone early, mixed his fastball and off‑speed pitches effectively, and kept Houston in the game despite Seattle’s early offense. In his postgame reaction, Lambert breaks down his pitch execution, the adjustments he made after the second inning, and how he handled key moments under pressure. He also discusses his mindset moving forward as he continues to establish himself in the Astros’ rotation.
he New York Knicks have been so dominant… maybe too dominant. On The Jason Smith Show with Mike Harmon, Jason Smith and Mike Harmon break down why New York’s blazing-hot run could actually set them up for trouble once the Eastern Conference Finals arrive. While the Knicks are rolling now, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons may enter the ECF far more battle-tested—and that experience could flip the postseason upside down. Are the Knicks peaking too early? Can gritty, tested teams like the Cavs or Pistons exploit that when it matters most? Jason and Mike break it all down with their signature mix of insight and humor. 🔥 Subscribe for more NBA playoff breakdowns, bold predictions, and nightly reactions! 🗣️ Drop your thoughts below — Are the Knicks in trouble later on, or is this dominance a sign they’re unstoppable? ► SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/46y5hb3 ► Twitter/X: https://x.com/howaboutafresca ► Twitter/X: https://x.com/swollendome ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foxsportsradio ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonmikeshow ► LISTEN LIVE: https://foxsportsradio.iheart.com/listen ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JasonMikeShow/
The SEC race just got REAL. In this episode of the Ball5 Podcast, former MLB player and Texas A&M Hall of Famer Scott Livingstone breaks down the Aggies’ huge series against Ole Miss, what it means moving forward, and why this weekend at Blue Bell Park against Mississippi State could shape the entire postseason path. We’re talking: ⚾ Ole Miss series recap ⚾ Mississippi State preview at Blue Bell ⚾ Texas A&M’s Regional Hosting chances ⚾ Super Regional / Top 8 possibilities ⚾ Current rankings & RPI movement ⚾ Which schools are ahead of the Aggies ⚾ Which teams Texas A&M is battling with for hosting spots ⚾ SEC tournament impact ⚾ Old school baseball perspective mixed with today’s metrics Who deserves a Top 8 seed right now? Can the Aggies still climb? And which bubble teams are the biggest threat heading into the postseason? Step inside the Ball5 Clubhouse. #AggieBaseball #TexasAM #GigEm #SECBaseball #CollegeBaseball #BlueBellPark #MississippiState #OleMissBaseball #NCAABaseball #RegionalHost #SuperRegional #BaseballPodcast #Ball5Clubhouse #BaseballTalk #CollegeWorldSeries
JAMES HARDEN vs DWYANE WADE — Best 13 Playoff Seasons PRA + STOCKS + MP 🏀 This build stacks Harden's 13 highest-minute playoff years in chronological order against Wade's full 13-year playoff sample, using three cumulative lanes at once: PRA, stocks, and minutes played. The top pair shows total offensive load through points, rebounds, and assists. The middle pair tracks stocks with steals plus blocks. The bottom pair shows total postseason minutes, which gives the whole comparison a cleaner playoff-workload context. Every chart on this channel is researched, designed, and animated from scratch. The playoff season totals are checked carefully, the grouped stat lanes are scaled by hand, and the layout is tuned to stay readable on a phone screen. CREATIONZ turns basketball arguments into visual stat stories: postseason legacy races, mixed-stat matchups, career comparisons, and Shorts that show the shape of the debate instead of only the ending number. When you stack the best 13 playoff seasons across production, disruption, and workload, who comes out ahead for you: Harden or Wade? #NBA #Basketball #JamesHarden #DwyaneWade #NBAShorts #NBAPlayoffs
The National League playoff picture is becoming clearer, but a few teams still hold the cards. While the Dodgers and Padres seem locked in, the competition in the NL Central remains wide open. The Cubs and Brewers are firmly in the mix, but keep a close eye on the Reds, who possess the unique potential to surprise everyone as the season concludes.
Back to Australian Trout Fishing After New Zealand Success | Tough Day on the River | Gloucester NSW First trout fishing session back home in Australia after an epic trip to New Zealand with Spencer in March 2026. I headed to the Gloucester region on a beautiful clear river with zero expectations… and the river delivered exactly that! 5 hours of hard fishing with the Euro nymphing setup, switching between nymphs and dries, and I finally landed the smallest trout I’ve ever caught. A proper silver fingerling to bring me back down to earth! In this video: • Pierre Sempe nylon + Trout Hunter 6X fluorocarbon • Full gear rundown including my Thomas & Thomas Contact II, new Simms Access Boots & Fishpond Stormshadow Chest Pack • What I eat on a full day fishing (nuts, trail mix & chocolate + bakery stops!) • Honest reflections after fishing world-class water in NZ Sometimes the fish win. This was one of those days. Timestamps: • 00:00 – Intro & setup • 03:35 – On the water in Gloucester • 07:00 – Food break (Steak pie & Blood Orange drink) • 08:35 – The smallest trout ever caught • 09:20 – Full gear talk • 11:00 – Final thoughts after a tough session Even on slow days, being out on the river beats everything. Grateful to be back fishing at home. If you’ve had a tough fishing day after a great trip, drop a comment below — you’re not alone! Disclaimer: Fishing conditions, river levels, and fish activity vary greatly. Always check local regulations, river conditions, and obtain the correct fishing licence #australia #newsouthwales #australiafishing #australiaflyfishing #trout #troutfishing #troutfish #trouthunting #flyfishing #flyfishingtrout #flyfishingaustralia
On the latest episode of The Rashad Grove Show, we talk about he 2026 NBA Conference Semifinals shifted into high gear this weekend, delivering a mix of dominant sweeps, strategic stalemates, and high-drama ejections that have redefined the playoff landscape.The East: New York Dominance and Cleveland's ResilienceThe New York Knicks made the loudest statement of the weekend, officially advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals with a ruthless 144–114 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. The 30-point blowout completed a clean 4-0 sweep, led by Jalen Brunson’s 22 points and a balanced attack that saw the Knicks’ bench contribute 25 points from Miles McBride. On the other side of the bracket, the Cleveland Cavaliers managed to breathe life into their series against the top-seeded Detroit Pistons. After falling behind 2–0, Cleveland defended home court on Saturday with a 116–109 win. Donovan Mitchell was the catalyst with 35 points, while James Harden provided veteran poise to help the Cavs narrow the series deficit to 2–1. The West: Thunder on the Verge and Wolves Evening UpIn the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder moved to the brink of the next round by dismantling the Los Angeles Lakers 131–108 on Saturday night. Holding a commanding 3–0 lead, the Thunder’s youth and speed overwhelmed the Lakers despite 19 points from LeBron James. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (23 points) and Chet Holmgren (18 points, 9 rebounds) continued their systematic breakdown of the L.A. defense, leaving the Lakers facing a must-win Game 4 tonight. The most dramatic contest of the weekend occurred in Minneapolis, where the Minnesota Timberwolves evened their series against the San Antonio Spurs at 2–2 with a 114–109 win. The game was overshadowed by the second-quarter ejection of Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul for an elbow to Naz Reid. In his absence, Anthony Edwards took full control, scoring 36 points—including 16 in the final frame—to fend off a late San Antonio rally led by De'Aaron Fox and rookie Dylan Harper.