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DJ Stewart hit a tie-breaking three-run homer Tuesday night for the host New York Mets, who went on to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2 in the second game of a four-game series.
The Mets won for just the third time in nine games. The Cubs have lost three of four.
Sean Reid-Foley (1-0), the first of four Mets relievers, threw a scoreless sixth inning in relief of Sean Manaea.
The Cubs were 1-for-8 with runners on base against Manaea and Reid-Foley from the third through sixth before the Mets took advantage of an error by shortstop Dansby Swanson to snap the 1-1 tie.
Swanson threw the ball away on J.D. Martinez's one-out grounder, and Tyrone Taylor singled with two outs before Stewart's homer off Adbert Alzolay (1-3).
Reed Garrett tossed a hitless seventh, and Adam Ottavino followed with a perfect eighth before Jorge Lopez allowed a run in the ninth while notching his second save.
Stewart was one of seven players with one hit for the Mets. Pete Alonso delivered a sacrifice fly in the first.
Mike Tauchman had two hits for the Cubs, who scored their first run on Miguel Amayo's sacrifice fly in the second inning. Tauchman scored on Matt Mervis' pinch-hit RBI groundout in the ninth.
Cubs starter Javier Assad allowed one run on five hits and no walks while striking out one in five innings. The lefty Manaea gave up one run on three hits and four walks while striking out three. He also went five innings.
The teams traded sacrifice flies in the bottom of the first and top of the second.
Francisco Lindor singled with one out in the first and then appeared to be picked off by Assad, who threw to first as Lindor broke for second. But first baseman Patrick Wisdom's throw sailed wide of second baseman Nico Hoerner covering second, and Lindor raced to third. Lindor then trotted home on Alonso's long fly out to center.
Swanson drew a one-out walk in the second and went to third on a single by Tauchman. Nick Madrigal walked to load the bases, and then Swanson scored on Amaya's fly to left.
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Cal Raleigh reaches another milestone with HR against Padres
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has done it again. For the 50th time, to be exact. On Monday, MLB's home run leader blasted his 50th long ball of the season, one day after hitting two home runs against the Athletics to set the single-season record for home runs by a catcher in major league history at 49. He ended an eight-pitch at-bat against San Diego Padres starting pitcher JP Sears by hitting a solo shot 419 feet to left field off a 92 mph four-seam fastball, extending his home run lead and pulling him closer to breaking other MLB and club records. Raleigh moved five home runs from surpassing New York Yankees Hall of Fame outfielder Mickey Mantle's single-season home run record for a switch-hitter, who set the mark at 54 in 1961. Raleigh is also seven home runs shy of surpassing Hall of Fame centerfielder Ken Griffey Jr.'s Mariners single-season home run record (56). With more than a month until the regular season concludes on Sept. 28, Raleigh could also topple Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge's AL single-season home run record (62), which he established three seasons ago in 2022. The more records Raleigh breaks in his phenomenal season, the likelier he is to overtake Judge in the AL MVP race. Judge, a two-time winner, was running away with the award early this season, but Raleigh's season-long power surge has made him close to a co-favorite to win the award. Per ESPN Bet, Judge currently leads in odds at -120, followed closely by Raleigh at -105. The gap between the two is shrinking. At the rate Raleigh is playing, it won't be long before it's going, going, gone.
Commanders crush training camp buzz with stunning trade report
Adam Peters is not one for sitting on his hands. And according to a recent report, the Washington Commanders general manager is looking to offload another veteran player who might not be part of the team's plans moving forward. According to Dianna Russini from The Athletic, the Commanders are gauging interest from around the league in Noah Igbinoghene. The cornerback enjoyed a decent 2024 campaign with significant responsibilities on his shoulders and deservedly got a new one-year deal this offseason. After starring at training camp and flashing in the preseason, most fans thought his place in Washington's corner unit was secure. That is more uncertain than ever now. Nothing has been confirmed one way or another, but at this time of year, there is also no smoke without fire. Commanders taking a big risk by potentially trading Noah Igbinoghene Igbinoghene is ascending when all hope seemed lost once upon a time. He was taken in the first round by the Miami Dolphins but never met expectations. Dan Quinn and Joe Whitt Jr. spent one year working with him on the Dallas Cowboys before bringing the defensive back to Washington. He's finally starting to put everything together, so this would be a questionable move. The Commanders' cornerback group is expected to be among their strengths this season. Marshon Lattimore and second-round rookie Trey Amos are the starting boundary tandem. Mike Sainristil is the potential superstar in the nickel. Two-time Super Bowl winner Jonathan Jones joined the ranks this offseason, and Igbinoghene was expected to round off the unit. There isn't much quality aside from that. Considering the injury issues around Lattimore and the age of Jones, keeping Igbinoghene has more benefits than letting him go. And it's also worth noting that he counts just $1.5 million against the Commanders' salary cap in 2025. It'll be interesting to see if a willing suitor comes forward for Igbinoghene. There are several teams in need of improving their cornerback depth, so they could see his current trajectory as the start of a potential career renaissance into his prime. He's also entering his sixth season and is still just 25 years old, which carries a ton of weight. Developments will happen quickly. But it's starting to look like Igbinoghene might not be around for much longer. More Commanders news and analysis
Texans releasing former Pro Bowl OL
Amid a full-scale offensive line makeover, the Texans are set to move on from a player they took a flier on this offseason. They are releasing Trent Brown, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The 10-year veteran spent the summer on Houston’s active/PUP list, having suffered a torn patellar tendon during what amounted to a brief cameo in Cincinnati. The Texans needed to either activate Brown or send him to the reserve/PUP list. Option C, however, will be used. This will be the first time a team has released Brown. This release comes as Brown was moving toward a recovery from knee surgery, according to Wilson. But he will head back to free agency instead. The 380-plus-pound blocker having suffered a major knee injury during an age-31 season invited questions about his future, but a reunion with Nick Caserio — a Patriots exec when the team traded for Brown in 2018 — provided a lifeline. The Texans gave Brown a one-year, $2.35M deal with $550K guaranteed. Houston will eat only the $550K in dead money. Brown being nearly recovered is certainly notable, as it could lead to another chance given his history as a starter. Brown has made 96 starts, including three to open last season with the Bengals. Brown had spent the previous three years back in New England, after Las Vegas conducted an O-line makeover in 2021 that involved shedding a big-ticket Brown contract. Brown did not live up to the Raiders deal but became a regular again with the Patriots, starting at both LT and RT during his second stint. Brown has been injury-prone throughout his career, and although the former 49ers seventh-round pick operated as the Pats’ full-time LT during their 2018 Super Bowl-winning season, he has played more than 11 games just once since. The Texans also added two more tackles — Cam Robinson, Aireontae Ersery — this offseason. Robinson has emerged as a trade candidate. With Brown out of the picture, Ersery is moving toward the starting LT job (opposite the versatile Tytus Howard) with 2024 second-rounder Blake Fisher then set to be a swing tackle.
Keegan Bradley expected to make controversial Ryder Cup captain's pick
Keegan Bradley will announce his six captain's picks for the 2025 Ryder Cup on Wednesday, but we might already know the answer to the most glaring question he's facing. According to James Corrigan of The Telegraph, Bradley is expected to pick himself as a playing captain at Bethpage Black. If true, Bradley will become the first playing captain in the Ryder Cup since Arnold Palmer in 1963. It went well for Team USA 62 years ago, as the Red, White and Blue cruised to a 23-9 victory against Team Great Britain at Atlanta Athletic Club. Palmer went 3-0-1 in his four matches that week. It probably isn't fair to compare Bradley's situation to Palmer's six decades ago. In fact, the Europeans will be delighted if the American captain brings his clubs to Long Island in September. "It’s the impossible job to do both," Sir Nick Faldo, Europe’s 2008 captain, told The Telegraph. "There’s so much attention needed. The fans will call him selfish for picking himself. Goodness knows what the media will say. You could regret it for the rest of your life. Look, you’ve got enough going on trying to win your match. We hope Bradley does... we hope he stays as captain and does two roles!" Rory McIlroy, who figures to be one of the stars on Team Europe in 2025, echoed the same sentiment. "I don't think you can do it," McIlroy told reporters ahead of the BMW Championship. "I just think the commitments that a captain has the week of—you think about the extra media that a captain has to do, you think about the extra meetings that the captains have to do with the vice captains, with the PGA of America, in Keegan's case, preparing your speech for the opening ceremony. There's a lot of things that people don't see that the captain does the week of the Ryder Cup, especially now that the Ryder Cup has become so big." At the same time, it's hard to argue that there are six options better than Bradley on the American side. The 39-year-old recorded 11 top-20 finishes in 21 starts this season, won the Travelers Championship in June and finished T7 at the Tour Championship. He currently ranks 11th in the Official World Golf Ranking and 18th in the Data Golf Rankings. If Bradley weren't the Team USA captain, he would be a lock for a wild-card spot on the team. The only factor holding him back is the uncertainty of pulling double duty, but that's what his vice captains are for. Jim Furyk, Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson, Gary Woodland and Brandt Snedeker are more than capable of picking up the slack when Bradley is on the course. This decision is exactly what the Europeans were rooting for, but Bradley plays his best golf when he's doubted.
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