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Michigan's No. 2 ranked ice hockey team defeated No. 10 Wisconsin 7-4, with a strong third-period performance led by Michael Hage and Will Horcoff, securing their first loss of the season for Wisconsin and gaining important conference points.
Australia secured a 14-4 victory over England in the second Test of the Ashes series, extending their winning streak to 14 consecutive series wins, and making the upcoming third Test a dead rubber as Australia aims for a series sweep.
The Yankees won an 8-4 series-clinching game against the Astros in Houston, overcoming controversial umpire calls and a tense atmosphere, to start a crucial stretch of games with momentum, while also addressing umpire drama and maintaining their playoff push.
The Detroit Tigers aim to secure a series victory against the Chicago White Sox in Game 121, with Jack Flaherty starting for the Tigers. The game is part of their ongoing season, and the Tigers are looking to continue their winning streak against the White Sox.
The Padres defeated the Cardinals 7-3, securing their first series win after the trade deadline with strong contributions from new and existing players, and a solid pitching performance led by Dylan Cease.
The Chicago Cubs dominated the St. Louis Cardinals 11-0 at Wrigley Field, securing a series win with strong performances from All-Stars and solid pitching, including Matthew Boyd and Jordan Wicks.
The Seattle Mariners ended a tough week with a series win over the Minnesota Twins, highlighted by walkoff victories and key performances from players like Cal Raleigh and Matt Brash, marking a positive turnaround in their recent form.
The 16th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team secured a series win over number one Arkansas, breaking a five-game losing streak with a gusty 4-3 extra inning win on Saturday and a 5-0 shutout victory on Sunday. Despite a 5-3 loss on Friday, the Tide's solid pitching and just enough offense led to their first shutout of a number one team in Alabama baseball history. Alabama has now won series at home over #3 Tennessee, #10 South Carolina, and now the top-ranked Hogs, but has struggled on the road. The team's next challenge will be a series against #3 Texas A&M.
The University of Texas softball team secured a historic series win against the Oklahoma Sooners, marking their first victory over the Sooners since 2009. Texas claimed a 2-1 win on Sunday, with freshman Katie Stewart's two-run home run proving decisive. Pitcher Estelle Czech played a crucial role, pitching 6.0 scoreless innings in relief. The Longhorns will face Texas State in a non-conference game before returning to conference play against Baylor.
No. 24 Nebraska secured a 7-3 victory over Ohio State, clinching their seventh consecutive weekend series win with a six-run fifth inning. The Huskers' offense produced seven runs on 11 hits, while pitcher Mason McConnaughey delivered a strong performance with 6.1 innings and five strikeouts. Ohio State put up a fight but fell short, and the two teams will conclude their series the following day.
No. 8 Clemson defeated No. 3 Duke 8-6 in 10 innings, clinching the series 2-1 with home runs from Jimmy Obertop and Jacob Hinderleider. The Tigers improved to 17-2 overall and 2-1 in the ACC, while the Blue Devils dropped to 15-5 overall and 3-3 in ACC play. Clemson's win marked their 12th consecutive regular-season weekend series victory, including eight straight ACC series.
Freshman righthander Aidan Knaak led No. 8 Clemson to a 7-2 victory over Kennesaw State, earning his first career win by pitching 6.0 strong innings. The Tigers won the series 2-1 and improved to 6-1, while Kennesaw State dropped to 3-5. Clemson's offense was led by Blake Wright, who went 3-for-4 with four runs.
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1, securing a much-needed series win after a rough couple of weeks. The Rays' offense came alive in the third inning, scoring five runs, with key hits from Wander Franco and Josh Lowe. Pitcher Yonny Chirinos bounced back with a strong performance, allowing only one run in six-plus innings. The win ended a season-high run of four consecutive games with four or fewer runs for the Rays.
TJ Friedl's 10th inning 2-run homer helped the Cincinnati Reds secure an 11-7 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, clinching the series win. The game saw both teams scoring early on, with the Reds taking an early lead before the Orioles tied it up late. Friedl's homer provided a crucial cushion for the Reds' bullpen, sealing the win.
Kiké Hernández drove in the winning run in the 10th inning as the Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 3-2 to win their first series since May 27. Brayan Bello pitched a season-high seven innings, allowing two runs on three hits and striking out three, while Kiké Hernández praised his teammate's focus and maturity. With the victory, the Red Sox improved to a 33-33 record and took two out of three games against the Yankees.