Sunday’s MLB Recap
Phillies 3, Reds 1
Zack Wheeler dazzled with a one-hitter, fanning 12 and allowing only an Austin Hays solo shot, en route to a complete-game victory . After Kyle Schwarber’s RBI double in the 5th tied it, Bryson Stott belted a go-ahead two-run homer in the 8th .
Mariners 1, Pirates 0
Seattle secured a historic sweep, shutting out Pittsburgh in all three games. Randy Arozarena’s 14th homer provided the lone run, while George Kirby logged 6⅓ scoreless innings . Paul Skenes struck out 10 for the Pirates in a losing effort .
Orioles 2, Braves 1
Baltimore completed a three-game sweep in Atlanta as Trevor Rogers delivered 6⅔ shutout innings, and Jackson Holliday went 4-for-4 with a two-run homer . The sweep marked Baltimore’s first in Atlanta since 1999 .
Nationals 6, Red Sox 4
Boston capped a three-game sweep of Washington with a 6–4 win. Trevor Story launched a two-run first-inning homer, and Ceddanne Rafaela added a ninth-inning solo shot. Garrett Crochet earned the win with five innings of two-run ball . Following the game, the Nats announced major changes as manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo were fired . The Nationals had a rough month of June, going 7-19. Rizzo and Martinez led Washington to a World Series win in 2019. The team will announce interim leaders today.
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MLB All‑Star Week Preview
The MLB All‑Star Game is set for Tuesday, July 15, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Events leading up include the iconic Home Run Derby and Futures Game, spotlighting rising prospects. The game itself, in which teams will return to wearing their own team’s uniforms, begins at 8 p.m. on Fox. (MLB)
Professional Golf – John Deere Classic
At the John Deere Classic (Silvis, IL), Brian Campbell captured his second PGA Tour title this year, carding 18‑under and defeating Emiliano Grillo in a playoff on the first extra hole (timesunion.com). Campbell bested Grillo 270‑270 and now boasts two playoff victories in 2025 . Notably, Max Homa sits in a tie for second at 14‑under heading into the final round, aiming to break an 890‑day title drought (talksport.com).