Luca Orellano scores on second-half free kick to rally Cincinnati to 2-2 draw with Nashville

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Luca Orellano scores on second-half free kick to rally Cincinnati to 2-2 draw with Nashville

2024-09-22 11:27 Last Updated At：11:31

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Luca Orellano scored off a free kick in the second half to rally FC Cincinnati to a 2-2 draw with Nashville SC on Saturday night.

Orellano found the net for the equalizer in the 52nd minute for Cincinnati (17-8-5) after Nicholas Gioacchini was fouled by Nashville's Joshua Bauer. It was his ninth goal this season.

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FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta (10) celebrates a goal with defender Chidozie Awaziem, second from right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Nashville SC, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Luca Orellano scored off a free kick in the second half to rally FC Cincinnati to a 2-2 draw with Nashville SC on Saturday night.

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, right, moves the ball past FC Cincinnati midfielder Obinna Nwobodo (5) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) celebrates a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) and midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) celebrate a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati forward Sergio Santos, center, kicks the ball past Nashville SC midfielder Patrick Yazbek (15) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati forward Nicholas Gioacchini, left, kicks the ball past Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman (25) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati midfielder Luca Orellano, right, moves the ball past Nashville SC defender Taylor Washington (23) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati defender Chidozie Awaziem, left, pushes Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, right, to the pitch during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati forward Yuya Kubo, below, collides with Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl (19) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC defender Shaq Moore (18) heads the ball over FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta (10) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati defender Chidozie Awaziem, right, heads the ball past Nashville SC defender Taylor Washington, left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Jonathan Perez, left, and FC Cincinnati midfielder Yamil Asad (27) battle for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy, left, leaps over FC Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson, right, as they chase the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar, left, chases the ball past FC Cincinnati defender Chidozie Awaziem, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar, right, kicks the ball past FC Cincinnati defender Chidozie Awaziem, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy, left, kicks the ball past FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC goalkeeper Joe Willis (1) lets shot on goal get past to score during the second half of an MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati midfielder Obinna Nwobodo (5) kicks the ball past Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Luca Orellano scored off a free kick in the second half to rally FC Cincinnati to a 2-2 draw with Nashville SC on Saturday night.

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, right, moves the ball past FC Cincinnati midfielder Obinna Nwobodo (5) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) celebrates a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) and midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) celebrate a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati forward Sergio Santos, center, kicks the ball past Nashville SC midfielder Patrick Yazbek (15) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati forward Nicholas Gioacchini, left, kicks the ball past Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman (25) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati midfielder Luca Orellano, right, moves the ball past Nashville SC defender Taylor Washington (23) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati defender Chidozie Awaziem, left, pushes Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, right, to the pitch during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati forward Yuya Kubo, below, collides with Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl (19) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC defender Shaq Moore (18) heads the ball over FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta (10) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati defender Chidozie Awaziem, right, heads the ball past Nashville SC defender Taylor Washington, left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Jonathan Perez, left, and FC Cincinnati midfielder Yamil Asad (27) battle for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy, left, leaps over FC Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson, right, as they chase the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar, left, chases the ball past FC Cincinnati defender Chidozie Awaziem, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar, right, kicks the ball past FC Cincinnati defender Chidozie Awaziem, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy, left, kicks the ball past FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC goalkeeper Joe Willis (1) lets shot on goal get past to score during the second half of an MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati midfielder Obinna Nwobodo (5) kicks the ball past Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville (8-13-9) jumped in front early when Sam Surridge used assists from defender Taylor Brennan Washington — his second — and Jonathan Pérez — his first — to score.

Luciano Acosta answered four minutes later with his 12th netter of the season to pull Cincinnati even. Orellano notched his seventh assist of the campaign on the score and Sergio Santos collected his fourth.

Nashville took a 2-1 lead into halftime after Surridge scored again in the 25th minute with an assist from Hany Mukhtar. It was the 11th goal this season for Surridge and the ninth assist for Mukhtar.

Joe Willis saved three shots in goal for Nashville.

Roman Celentano did not have a save for Cincinnati.

Cincinnati returns home to host Los Angeles FC on Saturday. Nashville travels to play the New England Revolution on Saturday.

AP MLS: https://apnews.com/hub/major-league-soccer

Herrera and Walker homer, Cardinals beat Guardians 6-5 after Cleveland had clinched division

2024-09-22 11:27 Last Updated At：11:30

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Iván Herrera and Jordan Walker hit home runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Cleveland 6-5 on Saturday night after the Guardians had already clinched the AL Central title earlier in the day.

José Ramírez and Bo Naylor homered for Cleveland, which clinched its 12th division title since 1995, when the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 9-0 earlier Saturday.

“This is awesome just to see the joy,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said. “The result of tonight's game, it matters, but at the end of the day, we need to celebrate this. Any time you get the chance, you win the division, you've got to enjoy every second of it.”

Miles Mikolas (9-11) allowed one run on four hits in six innings to earn his first win since July 21 when he beat the Braves in Atlanta. He was 0-3 with a 6.80 ERA in his previous nine starts.

“It's a really good ball club,” Mikolas said. “They like to swing the bat, so you want to jump on top, get ahead early, do your best to keep them off balance and play some great defense out there today.”

Ryan Helsley pitched a scoreless ninth to earn his 46th save in 50 chances to tie Guardians reliever Emmanuel Clase for the major league lead.

“He's been incredible, and he's taken the ball every time,” Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said. “In a series like this against these guys, it's a race to your ninth inning guy. He did a really nice job of showing that he's one of the best closers in the game.”

Matthew Boyd (2-2) allowed two runs on four hits and three walks and struck out six before being pulled after throwing 88 pitches in four innings.

Andrés Giménez hit an RBI double off Matthew Liberatore after Ramírez hit his 37th home run of the season off JoJo Romero earlier in the eighth inning to cut the Cardinals’ lead to 6-5.

Herrera hit his fourth home run of the season off Nick Sandlin in the seventh after Masyn Winn scored on a rocket that bounced off Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor’s glove for an error to give St. Louis a 6-1 lead.

“I was looking for the fastball first pitch, and I swung at it but I barely saw it,” Herrera said. “Then I saw him shaking, saying no, and I was like he's going to throw a starter because that's his pitch. I just sat on the slider.”

Bo Naylor hit his 13th homer of the season into the right field bullpen to cut Cleveland’s deficit to 2-1 in the fifth.

Walker hit his fifth home run of the season to left field in the fourth inning to put St. Louis ahead 2-0.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Cardinals: Placed RHP Sonny Gray (right flexor tendinitis) on the 15-day injured list and recalled RHP Kyle Leahy from Triple-A Memphis. Gray said he would have been able to keep pitching if the Cardinals had not been mathematically eliminated from postseason contention Friday night.

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Guardians RHP Gavin Williams (3-10, 5.12 ERA) will face Cardinals RHP Andre Pallante in St. Louis’ home finale on Sunday.

This story has been updated to correct the spelling of the Cleveland manager’s first name to Stephen, instead of Steven.

AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB

Luca Orellano scores on second-half free kick to rally Cincinnati to 2-2 draw with Nashville

Luca Orellano scores on second-half free kick to rally Cincinnati to 2-2 draw with Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Luca Orellano scored off a free kick in the second half to rally FC Cincinnati to a 2-2 draw with Nashville SC on Saturday night.

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, right, moves the ball past FC Cincinnati midfielder Obinna Nwobodo (5) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) celebrates a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) and midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) celebrate a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati forward Sergio Santos, center, kicks the ball past Nashville SC midfielder Patrick Yazbek (15) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati forward Nicholas Gioacchini, left, kicks the ball past Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman (25) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati midfielder Luca Orellano, right, moves the ball past Nashville SC defender Taylor Washington (23) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati defender Chidozie Awaziem, left, pushes Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, right, to the pitch during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati forward Yuya Kubo, below, collides with Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl (19) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC defender Shaq Moore (18) heads the ball over FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta (10) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati defender Chidozie Awaziem, right, heads the ball past Nashville SC defender Taylor Washington, left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Jonathan Perez, left, and FC Cincinnati midfielder Yamil Asad (27) battle for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy, left, leaps over FC Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson, right, as they chase the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar, left, chases the ball past FC Cincinnati defender Chidozie Awaziem, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar, right, kicks the ball past FC Cincinnati defender Chidozie Awaziem, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy, left, kicks the ball past FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC goalkeeper Joe Willis (1) lets shot on goal get past to score during the second half of an MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati midfielder Obinna Nwobodo (5) kicks the ball past Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Luca Orellano scored off a free kick in the second half to rally FC Cincinnati to a 2-2 draw with Nashville SC on Saturday night.

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, right, moves the ball past FC Cincinnati midfielder Obinna Nwobodo (5) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) celebrates a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) and midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) celebrate a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati forward Sergio Santos, center, kicks the ball past Nashville SC midfielder Patrick Yazbek (15) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati forward Nicholas Gioacchini, left, kicks the ball past Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman (25) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati midfielder Luca Orellano, right, moves the ball past Nashville SC defender Taylor Washington (23) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati defender Chidozie Awaziem, left, pushes Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, right, to the pitch during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati forward Yuya Kubo, below, collides with Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl (19) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC defender Shaq Moore (18) heads the ball over FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta (10) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati defender Chidozie Awaziem, right, heads the ball past Nashville SC defender Taylor Washington, left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Jonathan Perez, left, and FC Cincinnati midfielder Yamil Asad (27) battle for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy, left, leaps over FC Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson, right, as they chase the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar, left, chases the ball past FC Cincinnati defender Chidozie Awaziem, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar, right, kicks the ball past FC Cincinnati defender Chidozie Awaziem, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy, left, kicks the ball past FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC goalkeeper Joe Willis (1) lets shot on goal get past to score during the second half of an MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FC Cincinnati midfielder Obinna Nwobodo (5) kicks the ball past Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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