Luis Garcia stopped Juan Purata’s shot in the seventh round of penalty kicks for a 6-5 edge, lifting host Toluca FC past Tigres UANL on Saturday night in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final after the Mexican teams played to a 1-1 draw through regulation and extra time.

Jorge Diaz’s goal for Toluca at the 104-minute mark in the first half of extra time had broken the scoreless tie, but Joaquim delivered for Tigres UANL in the 114th minute during the second half of extra time to pull even.

Toluca won the tournament for the third time and first since 2003.

For the 20th time in the past 21 years, a Mexican team lifted the trophy. The only exception in that span was the Seattle Sounders’ title run in 2022.

Garcia also made a save on Fernando Gorriaran’s shot in the third round of penalties, while Tigres goalkeeper Nahuel Guzman stopped Franco Romero in the fifth round.

Scoring in the penalty shootout for Toluca were: Pavel Perez, Santiago Simon, Federico Pereira, Diaz, Sebastian Cordova and Fernando Arce.

Scoring in the penalty shootout for the Tigres were: Andre-Pierre Gignac, Juan Brunetta, Angel Correa, Diego Lainez and Romulo.

Diaz was on target with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner of the goal off an Arce assist at the 104-minute mark. Moments earlier, Toluca’s Cordova took a shot from the right side of the box which Guzman saved.

Joaquim’s header from very close range found the top left corner of the net off a set-piece crossing assist from Brunetta.

Garcia kept Toluca even with a save on Correa’s right-footed shot from the center of the box at the 117-minute mark.

The teams were scoreless through the first and second halves of regulation, including two extra minutes in the first half and seven more in the second half.

After regulation and the two halves of extra time, Tigres UANL had the edge in shots on goal (8-4), shot attempts (15-13) and corner kicks (7-4). Toluca had more fouls (24-14) and yellow cards (2-1).

Toluca’s Garcia made eight saves and Guzman three.

The Tigres, based in San Nicolas de los Garza in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, were playing for their second Champions Cup crown and first since 2020. They also finished runner-up in 2016, ’17 and ’19.

In their most-recent meeting before Saturday, the teams played to a scoreless draw on Jan. 17 of this year with the Tigres as host.

–Field Level Media

Jake McCarthy homered, singled twice and drove in four runs, Ryan Feltner returned to the rotation with six shutout innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 8-3 in Denver on Saturday night.

Kyle Karros also went deep, and TJ Rumfield and Willi Castro had two hits each for Colorado, which has won consecutive games for the first time since May 7-8.

Drew Gilbert homered among his two hits, and Jung Hoo Lee and Matt Chapman also had two hits for San Francisco, which has lost five in a row.

Feltner (2-1) was activated from the injured list (right ulnar nerve inflammation) to make his first start since April 23. He retired the first five batters he faced before Chapman’s two-out double in the second, and he erased leadoff singles in the third and fifth innings with double-play grounders.

He left after scattering four hits and fanning two to earn his first win since April 6.

The Rockies, who used a five-run rally in the ninth inning to win 8-6 Friday night, built on that momentum in the first inning against Adrian Houser.

McCarthy led off with a walk and one out later, Goodman drew a base on balls to put runners on first and second. Castro followed with an RBI single, Ezequiel Tovar followed with a two-out single and Houser hit Sterlin Thompson with the bases loaded to make it 2-0.

McCarthy lined a two-run homer into the Colorado bullpen in the fourth inning, his third of the season, to double the Rockies’ lead.

Houser (2-5) allowed four runs on eight hits in 3 2/3 innings. He struck out four and walked two.

The Rockies made it 5-0 on McCarthy’s RBI single in the fifth and then padded the advantage in the seventh.

Karros led off the inning with a pinch-hit homer, his third of the season, Tyler Freeman reached on a bloop double and scored on McCarthy’s single. McCarthy stole second and scored on Rumfield’s single.

Gilbert spoiled Colorado’s shutout bid with a two-run homer in the eighth, his third, and Chapman had a two-out RBI single in the ninth.

–Field Level Media

Claude Lemieux’s family said Saturday that the four-time Stanley Cup champion’s brain will be donated to CTE research following his death at age 60 on Thursday.

Lemieux committed suicide, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday. He was found at a furniture store that Lemieux and his wife owned in Lake Park, Fla., per the reports.

“In the hope that Claude’s life can continue to help others, the family has chosen to donate his brain to the UNITE Brain Bank at the Boston University CTE Center for research into the long-term effects of repetitive head impacts and traumatic brain injury,” the family said in a statement released by daughter Claudia Lemieux Bishop. “The family has also given permission for the CTE Center to identify Claude by name in connection with his donation and any findings it may publicly share in accordance with its research protocols.

“The family emphasizes that this decision is a gift to science, to athletes, and to future generations of families seeking answers. No conclusions should be drawn at this time regarding any diagnosis.”

Lemieux played 21 seasons in the NHL and was awarded the 1994-95 Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP. He won two Stanley Cup titles with the New Jersey Devils (1994-95, 1999-2000) and one each with the Colorado Avalanche (1995-96) and Montreal Canadiens (1985-86).

Lemieux recorded 158 points (80 goals, 78 assists) and 529 penalty minutes in 234 playoff games. He had a team-leading 10 goals and four game-winning goals in aiding the Canadiens to their 23rd Stanley Cup title in 1985-86.

“Claude dedicated his post-play career to helping the next generation,” the family said, referring to his role as an agent. “By allowing his name to be connected to this research, we hope his life can contribute to greater understanding, more honest conversations, and better protection for athletes and families in the years ahead.”

Known as a fierce competitor with a physical side, he skated a fine line between being a clutch scorer and an agitator.

Lemieux had 786 points (379 goals, 407 assists) and 1,777 penalty minutes in 1,215 regular-season contests with the Canadiens, Devils, Avalanche, then-Phoenix Coyotes, Dallas Stars and San Jose Sharks.

“The Lemieux family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love from fans, former teammates, opponents, organizations and friends across the hockey community,” the family said in the statement. “The stories being shared of Claude’s competitiveness, humor, loyalty and unmistakable presence have brought comfort during an unimaginably difficult time. The family asks only for continued prayers.”

The Quebec native was selected by the Canadiens in the second round of the 1983 NHL Draft.

On Monday, Lemieux greeted the Montreal crowd by carrying the torch into the Bell Centre prior to the start of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes.

“The family recognizes that there has been public reporting about the circumstances of Claude’s death,” the family said in the statement. “Suicide is complex, and the family asks media and the public to discuss this loss with care, compassion and respect for those who loved him. Anyone in crisis or emotional distress in the United States can call or text 988 for confidential support from the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.”

–Field Level Media