Major League Baseball
Sunday Summaries
- Phillies 11, Blue Jays 4: Philadelphia exploded offensively, with Nick Castellanos hammering a grand slam to break it open, as the Phillies routed Toronto. (reuters.com)
- Cubs 3, Pirates 2 (10 innings): Ian Happ’s 10th-inning single plated the winning run and gave Chicago the walk-off win. The Cubs won three of four over the Pirates, each by one run. (MLB)
- Orioles 11, Angels 2: Baltimore dominated from the start, delivering a lopsided win over Los Angeles as the Orioles continued their recent streak of solid play. (MLB)
- Marlins 3, Nationals 1: Eric Wagaman had two RBIs, Dane Meyers hit a solo home run, and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Sunday to sweep a three-game series. (AP)
Sunday Night Showdown – Dodgers vs. Giants:
The Dodgers edged the Giants 5–4 in a tight contest under the lights. Los Angeles struck first, then San Francisco clawed back in the fourth inning. But a clutch three-run homer by Andy Pages in the fifth proved decisive. Tanner Scott got the save with a perfect ninth. (reuters.com)
Trade Alert – Giants Acquire Rafael Devers:
In one of the most dramatic moves of recent years, the Giants traded for Boston slugger Rafael Devers on Sunday—the earliest blockbuster since MLB moved its deadline to July 31 in 1986. San Francisco sent pitching prospect Kyle Harrison (who was originally scheduled to start that night), plus Jordan Hicks, James Tibbs III, and Jose Bello to the Red Sox. Devers, a three-time All-Star under contract through 2033, provides an immediate boost to the Giants’ offense. (sfchronicle.com)
NBA Playoffs Update
The NBA Finals are currently locked at 2–2 as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers head into Game 5 tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Thunder rebounded from a two-game deficit with a gritty 111–104 win in Game 4, powered by Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander’s late surge. (cbssports.com)
NHL Playoffs Update
In Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals yesterday, the Florida Panthers surged ahead 3–0 before Edmonton mounted a comeback. The Oilers cut it to 4–3 in the third, only for Florida to equalize late. In overtime, Leon Draisaitl netted his fourth OT goal of the playoffs to clinch a 5–4 OT win for Edmonton, evening the series at 2–2. (en.wikipedia.org)
Professional Golf – U.S. Open Finale
J.J. Spaun captured his first major title at the U.S. Open, finishing at 1 under par after a dramatic final round at Oakmont. He sank a stunning 64-foot birdie putt on 18, clinching victory by two strokes over Robert MacIntyre. This marked the 125th edition of the U.S. Open, concluding Sunday. (nbcsports.com)