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The Kansas City Royals dominated the Toronto Blue Jays with a 20-1 victory, unleashing a 27-hit barrage and multiple ejections, showcasing a powerful offensive performance and a game marked by numerous coaching ejections and a backup catcher pitching.
The Colorado Rockies overcame a 9-run first-inning deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 17-16 in a historic game, with Brenton Doyle hitting a walkoff homer in the ninth inning. The game featured multiple home runs, record-tying doubles, and a rare comeback, making it one of the most remarkable games in recent MLB history.
Spain narrowly defeated France 2-1 in a high-scoring UEFA Nations League match, with Cucurella playing the full 90 minutes as Spain extended their unbeaten streak to 19 games and prepared to face Portugal in the final.
The Minnesota Wild staged a remarkable comeback in the third period, scoring seven goals to defeat the Vancouver Canucks 10-7 in a high-scoring NHL game. The game featured a flurry of goals and intense action, with the Wild's offensive outburst securing a thrilling victory.
No. 13 Creighton suffered a narrow 99-98 loss to Butler in a high-scoring Big East showdown, despite putting together a strong offensive performance. Butler's Jahmyl Telfort and DJ Davis led the charge, with Telfort scoring 26 points and Davis adding 22. Creighton's Baylor Scheierman contributed 26 points and 11 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome Butler's offensive prowess. The game marked the first time in nearly six years that both teams in a Big East matchup shot over 54.5%, and Creighton now looks ahead to their upcoming rematch with Providence.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is confident in a high-scoring game between the Texans and Ravens, advising a bet on the over 43.5 points. Portnoy, who has had recent betting success, is expecting a profitable outcome. The AFC divisional total has been bet down to 43.5 points, with a majority of the money on the Over. The Ravens are a 9.5-point favorite over the Texans, but Houston is receiving significant support from public bettors.
The New York Rangers defeated the Boston Bruins 7-4 in a high-scoring game that saw both coaches call for a timeout within the opening 14 minutes. The victory elevated the Rangers to first place in the NHL with a .816 points percentage. Jonathan Quick, the Rangers' goaltender, made several key saves and displayed his acrobatic style, reminiscent of the '90s. The Rangers' offense was firing on all cylinders, with contributions from their fourth line and Chris Kreider, who scored two goals. The win capped off a successful week for the Rangers, who won four out of five games.
The Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks engaged in a historic high-scoring NBA game, with the Pacers emerging victorious in a 157-152 shootout. The game featured minimal defense and an abundance of scoring, resembling an All-Star game rather than a regular season matchup. The 309 combined points scored made it the highest-scoring game of the season and the ninth-highest non-overtime scoring total in NBA history. Both teams shot exceptionally well, with seven players scoring in double figures for the Pacers and six for the Hawks. The Pacers' win also secured their place in the In-Season Tournament knockout round.
USC's hopes for a Pac-12 title were dashed as they suffered a 52-42 loss to Washington in a high-scoring game. Despite accumulating 515 yards and scoring 17 big plays, USC's defense struggled to contain Washington's offense, which amassed 572 yards. USC had a chance to take the lead in the fourth quarter but a holding penalty and a sack pushed them out of field goal range. Washington capitalized on the opportunity and secured the victory.
No. 21 Missouri suffered their first loss of the season, falling 49-39 to No. 23 LSU in a penalty-ridden game. Despite leading for most of the game, Mizzou couldn't hold off LSU's late surge, with Jayden Daniels leading the way for LSU with 259 passing yards and 130 rushing yards. A fumble and interception by Mizzou's Brady Cook sealed their fate, while penalties and defensive struggles plagued both teams throughout the game.
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Colorado Rockies in a high-scoring game, winning 14-9. The Tigers ended their road trip with a 4-3 record and are now four games behind the Minnesota Twins in the AL Central. The game featured multiple home runs, including two grand slams by Javier Báez and Jake Marisnick. The thin air at Coors Field in Colorado posed challenges for outfielders, and the Tigers capitalized on the offensive opportunities.
The Baltimore Orioles lost to the Cleveland Guardians 12-8 in a high-scoring game that saw both teams' bullpens struggle. Despite taking the lead multiple times, the Orioles were unable to hold on as the Guardians' offense proved too much to handle. Shane Bieber had a rough outing, giving up seven runs in four innings, but the Guardians' bullpen was able to hold on for the win. The Orioles continue to struggle, suffering their second consecutive series loss.
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-10 in a high-scoring game that saw both teams score 15 runs in the first three innings. Luke Raley's speed on both offense and defense helped secure the win for the Rays, while the bullpen stepped up to preserve the tie and then the win. Despite defensive miscues, the Rays managed to clinch the series win against a strong Dodgers team.
The Washington Nationals held off the Kansas City Royals in a high-scoring game, winning 12-10. After a season-high eight-run sixth inning, the Nationals almost lost their lead but scored three more runs in the eighth to widen it again. The bullpen was short, and Chad Kuhl, who only recently became a reliever, was asked to pitch in a high-leverage spot. Kuhl recorded the final five outs and got his first save ever. The Nationals' offense erupted in the sixth, with Lane Thomas hitting a leadoff homer and Luis García logging a career-high six hits.
The Florida Panthers and Montreal Canadiens combined for 10 goals in the first period, marking only the third time in NHL history that had ever happened, and the first time since 1987. Panthers coach Paul Maurice compared it to an episode of “The Twilight Zone.” The Canadiens scored on their first three shots on Bobrovsky, and while they were credited with a shot on goal when Kaiden Guhle hit the side of the net just after the 12-minute mark of the first, they didn’t really test Bobrovsky again until Alex Belzile took a shot from the slot at 14:32 of the first. Canadiens lost 9-5.