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Yankees ride momentum of big inning into series finale vs. Padres
May 6, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells (28) celebrates with right fielder Aaron Judge (99) after hitting a grand slam home run in the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images During a recent run of close defeats, the New York Yankees were pleased with the quality of their at-bats and felt a big inning was coming.
The Yankees did not necessarily expect to see it against the best bullpen in the major leagues but were thrilled when they erupted for 10 runs in the seventh inning on Tuesday.
After their biggest inning of the season, the Yankees attempt to produce some more big at-bats when they conclude a three-game series with the visiting San Diego Padres on Wednesday.
The teams split the first two games by staging rallies in the late innings. The Padres scored four times in the eighth inning to earn a 4-3 victory on Monday. They held a one-run lead heading into the seventh on Tuesday before it all went off course.
The Yankees wound up scoring 10 runs by getting seven hits off left-handed relievers Adrian Morejon and Wandy Peralta. New York’s left-handed hitters combined for four hits and a walk in its biggest inning since an 11-run inning at the Texas Rangers on July 28, 2015.
Austin Wells hit a tying RBI single off Morejon and a grand slam off Peralta to cap the inning. Trent Grisham drove in the go-ahead run off Peralta, Ben Rice hit a two-run double and Cody Bellinger had an RBI single.
“It just kind of felt like we’ve had some really good, close games this past week,” New York starter Clarke Schmidt said after the Yankees avoided a fourth straight loss. “A lot of good (at-bats), a lot of good pitching performances and felt we were really close the whole time.
“So it just felt like chips were going to fall our way one of these nights and the performance by the offense was very impressive. It’s a lot of fun when they’re clicking like that.”
The Padres fell to 4-1 on their season-high, nine-game trip after allowing their most runs in an inning since also giving up 10 at Boston on June 20, 2011.
The worst showing by the bullpen also saw San Diego’s ERA from relievers climb from 1.68 to 2.34, which still leads the majors,
“Just one of those days,” San Diego starter Michael King said. “They’ve been the best part of us to start the year. So I got a ton of faith in both Morejon and Wandy and I know that their next outing is going to be clean.”
San Diego’s next challenge in handing its bullpen a lead comes against New York ace Max Fried (6-0, 1.01 ERA),
Fried last pitched in a 3-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, when he allowed a fifth-inning single to Jose Caballero in seven innings.
The left-hander is 3-1 with a 2.30 ERA in five career starts against the Padres.
Right-hander Dylan Cease (1-2, 5.61), who is 0-2 with a 6.65 ERA in his past five starts, will get the start on Wednesday for the Padres.
Cease last pitched on Friday when he allowed two runs on three hits in four innings of a no-decision against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Cease is 1-2 with a 6.39 ERA in five career starts against the Yankees. He last faced New York on May 25 when he allowed four runs on eight hits in 6 2/3 innings during a 4-1 loss in San Diego.
–Field Level Media
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Hannah Green wins her 2nd HSBC Women's World Championship
Aug 21, 2025; Mississauga, Ontario, CAN; Hannah Green plays her tee shot at the third hole during first round play at the CPKC Women’s Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Australia’s Hannah Green held off Auston Kim on Sunday to win the HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore for the second time.
Green, the 2024 champion, balanced three birdies and three bogeys on an eventful back nine to finish with a 3-under 69 and a final score of 14-under at Sentosa Golf Club. The 2019 Women’s PGA Championship winner tapped in for bogey at the 18th for her seventh LPGA Tour title.
“When I did win Singapore two years ago, I went on to win two other tournaments that season and pretty much had my best season on tour,” said Green, 29. “So having a win so early in the season gives me a bit more flexibility with the tournaments that I can play. So I’m hoping that this puts me in good stead for the rest of the year.”
Green was at 16-under after birdies at the first, 11th and 13th holes and an eagle at the par-5 eighth hole. Her birdie at the par-3 15th helped her survive a bogey-bogey finish.
“I knew that I had enough of a lead to be able to get away with making mistakes coming down the stretch. But I think 15 was the real turning point,” she said.
First- and second-round leader Kim nearly chased down her first title, matching the low round of the day with a 67 to finish one shot behind Green in the 72-hole, no-cut tournament.
Kim carded six birdies and an eagle at No. 8, but a bogey at the par-3 15th proved costly for the 25-year-old American.
“Overall, I think it was a really solid week,” Kim said. “A great way to start the year. I hit a lot of bad shots but I also hit a lot of good ones, and it was really confidence boosting. I hit all these bad shots, and I didn’t feel like I had anything chose to my A game, but I was still able it pull off a result like this and play some really solid golf.”
Australia’s Minjee Lee (72 on Sunday), Angel Yin (71) and France’s Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (68) tied for third place at 11-under with South Korea’s Haeran Ryu (72) another shot back in solo sixth.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand finished with a 73 and tied for 31st at 2-under, one shot behind defending champion Lydia Ko (72) of New Zealand.
–Field Level Media
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Cards extend manager Oliver Marmol through '28 season
Feb 22, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (37) looks on from inside the dugout against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol received a two-year contract extension through the 2028 season, the team announced Sunday.
Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, which holds an option for the 2029 season.
“As I’ve gotten to know Oli, I’ve seen someone who cares about this organization and knows what has made the Cardinals special over time — and who understands that for us to get where we need to go, we must compete relentlessly to set new standards in everything that we do,” president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said.
“He is invested in the progress of our young core and is unafraid to challenge himself and to help those around him grow. I am energized to continue working with him towards the on-field success that we expect and that our fans deserve.”
Marmol, 39, has guided the Cardinals to a 325-323 record during his four seasons as the skipper. He led St. Louis to the National League Central title in 2022 before the team fell in the wild-card series to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Last season, the Cardinals posted a 78-84 record to finish in fourth place in the NL Central.
Marmol was a coach with St. Louis from 2017-21 under previous managers Mike Shildt and Mike Matheny.
–Field Level Media
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Tyler Reif treated for heat exhaustion after Trucks race
Oct 31, 2025; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Truck Series driver Tyler Reif (41) during the NASCAR Truck Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rookie Tyler Reif was treated for heat exhaustion after Saturday night’s street race in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Reif, 18, was transported to an area medical facility after finishing 16th in the race in the No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet. He was later released.
“Tyler and his family would like to express their gratitude to the NASCAR officials, track medical workers and the local medical facility staff for their care,” Niece Motorsports said in a release.
Reif made his debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Series in 2025. Saturday’s race was just his third on the circuit, including a 17th-place finish at Atlanta on Feb. 21.
–Field Level Media
Hannah Green wins her 2nd HSBC Women's World Championship
Cards extend manager Oliver Marmol through '28 season
