All articles tagged with #shutout
The Cubs were shut out 3-0 by the White Sox on a sunny Wednesday, as Jose Urquidy silenced Chicago’s bats through six innings after Sean Newcomb opened; the Cubs managed only two hits and stranded a runner in scoring position, while the Sox bullpen and defense sealed the win and continued Chicago’s tough offensive stretch.
Cam Schlittler piled up 12 strikeouts over 7.1 innings, allowing two hits and no walks as the Yankees beat the Phillies 1-0; he lowered his season ERA to 2.07 (1.07 on the road) and the bullpen closed it out after Headrick escaped a jam, while New York supplied the lone run and will turn to Ryan Weathers in the series finale.
The No. 8 Nebraska softball team rolled to a 5-0 win at Wisconsin, powered by Alexis Jensen’s 10 strikeouts in a complete game as the Huskers limited the Badgers to two hits; Jordy Frahm belted a triple and a double, Kacie Hoffmann drove in two runs, and Jesse Farrell hit a solo homer to boost Nebraska to 31-6 overall and 12-1 in the Big Ten, with a rematch scheduled for the next day.
The Cleveland Indians defeated the Louisville Bats 5-0 on April 8, 2026, recording a shutout.
The Washington Capitals defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 on the road, led by Logan Thompson’s third shutout of the season. Dylan Strome opened the scoring, Ryan Leonard doubled the lead, Martin Fehervary added a third (with Justin Sourdif involved), and Cole Hutson closed it with an empty-netter. Anthony Stolarz left early due to injury, while Ilya Protas made his NHL debut as part of a strong Capitals lineup; questions linger about Alex Ovechkin’s future and whether Washington can sustain playoff contention.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 28 shots for his first shutout of the season as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-0 in Las Vegas, pushing Buffalo to 90 points and a tie for first in the Eastern Conference. Norris iced it with an empty-net goal after Doan opened the scoring, while Buffalo’s defense and Luukkonen’s ongoing strong play—helping the team post a .917 team save percentage since Dec. 9—underscore the Sabres’ road-trip dominance and belief that they can beat anybody.
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the league-leading Vegas Golden Knights in a convincing win behind Arturs Silovs' shutout performance in net.
Sebastian Cossa became the sixth goalie in franchise history to play 100 games and achieved his fourth shutout of the season, helping the Grand Rapids Griffins tie their longest winning streak in franchise history with a 3-0 victory over Milwaukee Admirals, maintaining their top league record.
The Ravens' defense, led by Kyle Hamilton, views their recent shutout of Joe Burrow as a confidence booster as they prepare to face a series of top quarterbacks in the final games of the season, aiming to build momentum for the playoffs.
The Kansas City Chiefs delivered a dominant 31-0 victory over the Raiders, showcasing a complete team performance with Mahomes returning full weapons, Rashee Rice making a strong season debut, and a stifling defense that achieved the team's first shutout in 14 years, while the Raiders' offense struggled with minimal first downs and yardage.
The Las Vegas Raiders suffered a 31-0 shutout loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, marking a low point in Pete Carroll's coaching career, with the team displaying poor offensive performance and facing an uncertain future as they struggle with injuries and poor results.
The Las Vegas Raiders suffered a 31-0 shutout by the Kansas City Chiefs, highlighting their struggles with injuries and turnovers, and prompting a team reflection and need for improvement as they head into a bye week with a 2-5 record.
Wisconsin's football team suffered a 34-0 loss to Ohio State, with coach Luke Fickell expressing disappointment in the offense and praising Ohio State's talent and performance, despite injuries and tough competition. Ohio State's defense and quarterback Julian Sayin's impressive passing game led to the dominant victory, setting up a challenging next game for Wisconsin against Oregon.
The Sabres secured a victory with Lyon making 32 saves in a shutout performance, highlighting a strong defensive effort in the game.
The Tennessee Titans suffered a 26-0 shutout loss to the Houston Texans, marking their first shutout since 2019, with struggles on both offense and defense, leading to an 0-4 record this season.