Michael Burwell

1 day ago | toledoblade.com | Michael Burwell

Riley Unroe has played more than 1,000 games in his minor league baseball career. The Mud Hens’ second baseman never came close to achieving what he did Tuesday night, and he couldn’t stop smiling and laughing afterwards because of it.

2 days ago | toledoblade.com | Michael Burwell

The Toledo Mud Hens ended their five-game losing streak with arguably their wildest game so far this season. The Mud Hens forced extra innings with a run in the bottom of the ninth, traded runs with Omaha in the 10th, 11th, and 12th frames, then drew back-to-back bases-loaded walks in the 13th to come away with a 9-8 victory over the Storm Chasers on Tuesday at Fifth Third Field.

2 days ago | toledoblade.com | Michael Burwell

Hayley Griggs has achieved quite a bit individually during her Perrysburg High School softball career. But the Yellow Jackets’ star shortstop and one of the top players nationally in the 2025 class has her sights set on other goals before continuing her career at a powerhouse Florida State University program later this year. “I want to win some championships,” Griggs said when asked what she wants to accomplish during her senior season.

1 week ago | toledoblade.com | Michael Burwell

BOWLING GREEN — Dewayne Alexander has had to make a couple adjustments to living in northwest Ohio. It’s a little different than what the Bowling Green State University assistant football coach and tight ends coach was used to after spending nearly four decades coaching in his home state of Tennessee. “I will say, it’s a little flatter and colder wind than we have in Tennessee,” Alexander said in his thick Southern accent.

1 week ago | toledoblade.com | Michael Burwell

Perrysburg’s softball team made quite a statement on Wednesday in what could turn out to be an enormous early-season step toward a Northern Lakes League Buckeye Division title. The Yellow Jackets banged out 13 hits against rival Anthony Wayne, including a pair of home runs in a historic night from senior star Hayley Griggs, while Maddie Von Sacken was strong in the circle as Perrysburg cruised to an 11-1 victory in six innings at Perrysburg High School.